Curtis Mathes TV VCR Combo CMC13410 User Manual

TV/ VCR Co m b in a tio n Un it  
O w ne rs Ma nua l  
CMC13410  
CMC19410  
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Important Safety Information, continued  
Do not place the TV/VCR on an unstable cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV/VCR may  
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,  
and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a  
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom-  
Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not  
be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric  
light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or  
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely  
careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact  
with such lines can be fatal.  
mended by the manufacturer or sold with the  
TV/VCR. Follow the manufacturers instructions  
when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recom-  
mended by the manufacturer. Move the TV/VCR and its cart with  
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may  
cause the unit and cart to overturn.  
Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading  
can result in fire or electric shock.  
Do not insert foreign objects through openings in the unit, as they  
may touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the TV/VCR.  
Operate your TV/VCR only from the type of power source indicated  
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power  
supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local  
power company.  
Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this  
TV/VCR is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug  
having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the  
power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully  
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still doesnt fit,  
contact your electrician to replace your outlet.  
Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so  
that they are unlikely to be walked on or pinched by items placed  
on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, con-  
venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.  
Unplug the TV/VCR from the wall outlet and disconnect the  
antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left  
unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent  
damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.  
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Important Safety Information, continued  
Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable system is  
connected to the TV/VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is  
grounded so as to provide  
some protection against  
voltage surges and built-up  
static charges. Section 810 of  
the National Electrical Code,  
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,  
provides information with  
respect to proper grounding  
of the mast and supporting  
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge  
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge  
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the  
grounding electrode.  
If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that  
are covered by the operating instructions. Adjusting other controls  
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a  
qualified technician to restore the TV/VCR to normal.  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service  
technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer  
or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the  
unit.  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV/VCR, ask the  
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the  
TV/VCR is in a safe operating condition.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Do not attempt to service the TV/VCR yourself. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and  
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following  
conditions:  
– when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged  
– if liquid has been spilled on or objects have fallen into the unit  
– if the TV/VCR has been exposed to rain or water  
This television receiver provides display of television closed  
captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.  
– if the TV/VCR does not operate normally by following the  
operating instructions  
– if the TV/VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been  
damaged  
– when the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct change in performance  
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CONTENTS  
Choosing Picture Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Customizing Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Resetting Standard Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Setting the Sleep Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Using the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Chapter 1: Learning About Your New TV/VCR ..................7  
List of Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Understanding the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Front Panel Controls & Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Chapter 4: VCR Operation .....................................................23  
Inserting and Ejecting a Video Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Playing a Video Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Playing a Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Pausing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Using Picture Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Using Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Using the Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Using Memory Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Using P.PLUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Recording TV Programs as You Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Editing While Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Using Advanced Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
One-touch Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Using Program Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Chapter 2: Installation ...........................................................12  
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Antennas With 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Antennas With 75-ohm Round Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Connecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR. . . . . . . . . . 13  
Cable Without a Converter Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Cable With a Converter Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Chapter 3: TV Operation........................................................16  
Viewing the On-screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Viewing the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Selecting the On-screen Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Selecting the Signal Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Programming the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
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Chapter 5: Special Features .................................................30  
Using True Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Using Block Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Viewing Closed Captions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Using the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Setting Up Your Personal ID Number(PIN) . . . . . . . . 32  
How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...................................................38  
Identifying TV Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Identifying VCR Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Appendix..................................................................................39  
Caring for Your TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Video Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
About Video Tapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Caring for Video Tapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Recording Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
The Record Safety Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
How to Set Up Restrictions  
Using the “TV guidelines” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
How to Set Up Restrictions Using the MPAA  
Ratings; G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks  
a channel (“Energency Escape”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Using Special Playback Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Frame Advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Skip Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Jet Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Copying, or Dubbing, a Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Making the Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
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CHAPTER ONE LEARNING ABOUT  
YOUR NEW TV/VCR  
List of Features  
Checking Parts  
Your TV/VCR was designed and  
engineered using the latest  
technology. This TV/VCR is a  
full-featured, high-performance  
unit that not only meets, but  
exceeds, industry standards.  
Along with the standard  
Quick start, full loading  
system  
Once you have unpacked your  
TV/VCR, check to make sure that  
you have all the parts shown  
here. If any piece is missing or  
broken, call your dealer.  
(The TV illustration shown does  
not necessarily match the  
design of your TV set.)  
High speed rewinding  
High quality video circuitry  
181-channel capability  
(frequency synthesized tuner)  
features you expect, TV/VCR has  
included the following special  
features:  
Auto channel programming  
One-touch recording (up to  
four hours)  
Easy-to-operate infrared  
remote control  
Eight hour recording on a  
single T-160 video cassette  
Easy-to-use on-screen menu  
system you can use from the  
front panel or the remote  
control  
+
Auto clock setting  
Rental picture plus  
Tri-lingual on-screen displays  
(English, Spanish, and  
French)  
Closed captioning  
TV/VCR  
Remote  
Control  
This  
manual  
On-screen programmed  
recording of up to six events  
in one year  
V-chip feature  
Jet-search  
Digital auto-tracking  
Repeat play  
Infrared wireless remote  
control system  
CHAPTER ONE: LEARNING ABOUT  
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LEARNING ABOUT  
YOUR NEW TV/VCR  
Understanding the  
Controls  
Front Panel Controls & Jacks  
5
6
REMOTE sensor  
Receives signals from the  
remote control.  
11 CHand CHbuttons  
(CHANNEL)  
Press to change channels  
or to select features on the  
menu.  
STOP/EJECT button  
Press to stop a video tape  
during play, record, rewind,  
or fast forward. Press to  
eject a video tape if the  
tape is stopped.  
12 POWER button  
Press to turn the TV/VCR on  
or off.  
7
REW button  
Press to rewind a video  
tape.  
2
EARPHONE jack  
The buttons on the front panel  
control basic features.  
For more advanced features,  
you will use the remote control.  
Connect a set of earphones  
(with a mini connector) to  
this jack.  
8
9
PLAY button  
Press to play a video tape.  
FF button  
Press to fast forward a  
video tape.  
3
4
STAND BY indicator  
Lit when TV/VCR power is  
Off.  
1
VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks  
Connect components, such  
as a camcorder, to these  
jacks.  
10 VOL and VOL+ buttons  
(VOLUME)  
REC indicator  
Lit when the TV/VCR is  
recording or when program  
times are stored.  
Press to change the volume  
or to change features on  
the menu.  
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LEARNING ABOUT  
YOUR NEW TV/VCR  
Understanding the  
Controls, continued  
Rear Panel  
1
2
VHF antenna mount  
VHF rod antenna mount.  
See page 6.  
Antenna terminal  
Use this terminal (VHF/UHF  
IN FROM ANT) to connect  
the TV/VCR to a 75-ohm  
outdoor antenna or cable  
system. See page 6.  
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LEARNING ABOUT  
YOUR NEW TV/VCR  
Understanding the  
Controls, continued  
8 CLEAR  
Press to correct  
15 MUTE  
Remote Control  
Press to silence the  
Use the remote control within 33  
feet (10 meters) of the TV/VCR  
and point it directly at the  
TV/VCR.  
programming errors, clear  
programs, or reset the tape  
counter.  
volume.  
16 P.STD (picture-standard)  
Press to select memorized  
or standard picture  
settings.  
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VOL and VOL+ (volume)  
Press – VOL to decrease or  
VOL+ to increase the  
volume.  
1
2
3
POWER  
Press to turn the TV/VCR  
on and off.  
NUMBER BUTTONS  
Press to select specific  
channels.  
10 CHand CH▼▼ (channel)  
Press CHor CHto  
change channels. Also  
used with the menu  
system.  
+100  
Press to select channels over  
100.  
11 MENU  
4
5
6
7
REW (rewind)  
Press to rewind a tape.  
Press to display the on-  
screen menu.  
STOP  
Press to stop a tape.  
12 DISPLAY  
Press to show on-screen  
displays.  
PLAY  
Press to play a tape.  
13 LINE IN  
FF (fast forward)  
Press to fast forward a  
tape.  
Press to select the  
component connected to  
the Audio/Video jacks.  
14 PRE-CH (previous channel)  
Press to return to the last  
channel viewed.  
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YOUR NEW TV/VCR  
Understanding the  
Controls, continued  
23 F.ADV (frame advance)/SKIP  
Press to advance a tape  
frame-by-frame or to use  
skip search.  
Remote Control  
Use the remote control within 33  
feet (10 meters) of the TV/VCR  
and point it directly at the  
TV/VCR.  
24 SLOW+, –  
Press to watch a tape in  
slow motion.  
17 EJECT  
Press to eject a tape.  
25 REPEAT  
18 REC (record)  
Press to play a tape or a  
section of tape repeatedly.  
Press to begin recording.  
19 TRK+, – (tracking)  
Press to adjust tape  
tracking.  
20 P.PLUS  
Press to compensate for a  
poor rental tape.  
21 P. (pause)/STILL  
Press to freeze a video  
frame.  
22 SPEED  
Press to select the tape  
recording speed.  
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CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION  
Connecting VHF and  
UHF Antennas  
2 Place the wires from the twin  
leads under the screws on  
the 300-75 ohm adapter (not  
supplied). Use a screwdriver  
to tighten the screws.  
If you do not have cable TV, you  
Antennas With 300-ohm  
Antennas With 75-ohm  
must connect an antenna to your  
TV/VCR. First you need to identify  
your antennas lead type:  
Flat Twin Leads  
Round Leads  
1 Plug the lead into the  
terminal on the rear panel of  
the TV/VCR.  
If you use a different 300-ohm  
antenna with twin flat leads,  
follow the directions below, but  
skip step 1.  
If you are using the antenna  
that has 300-ohm twin flat  
leads, (see the illustration  
below) see “Antennas With  
300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,”on  
this page.  
1 Push the stem of the rod  
antenna into the antenna  
mount.  
3 Plug the adapter into the  
terminal on the rear panel of  
the TV/VCR.  
Separate VHF and UHF  
If your antenna has a 75-ohm  
round lead (see the  
illustration below), see  
Antennas With 75-ohm  
Round Leads,” on this page.  
Antennas  
If you have two separate anten-  
nas for your TV/VCR (one VHF  
and one UHF), you must combine  
the two antenna signals before  
connecting them to the TV/VCR.  
This procedure requires a com-  
biner attachment that you can  
purchase at an electronics  
store.  
Extend the antenna and  
adjust it for the clearest  
picture.To reduce the risk of  
damage, only adjust the  
antenna by moving the black  
plastic base.  
If you have two antennas,  
see “Separate VHF and UHF  
Antennas,” on this page.  
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INSTALLATION  
Connecting VHF and UHF  
Antennas, continued  
Connecting Cable TV  
Systems to the TV/VCR  
3 Plug the combiner into the  
terminal on the rear panel of  
the TV/VCR.  
If you use a different 300-ohm  
antenna with twin flat leads, fol-  
low the directions below, but skip  
step 1.  
Choose one of the sections below  
for connecting a cable system.  
This TV/VCR is cable-ready; you  
don’t need a converter for basic  
cable channels.  
Cable With a  
Converter Box  
If your cable company  
scrambles some channels and  
requires you to use a converter  
box for only those channels, use  
these instructions.  
1 Push the stem of the rod  
antenna into the antenna  
mount.  
Cable Without a  
Converter Box  
To connect cable without a  
converter box:  
You will need the following  
pieces of equipment, which you  
can purchase from an  
1 Plug the incoming cable into  
the terminal on the rear  
panel of the TV/VCR.  
electronics store:  
A two-way splitter  
An RF (A/B) switch  
2 Connect both antenna leads  
Four lengths of coaxial cable  
to a combiner.  
1 Plug the incoming cable into  
the 2-way splitter.  
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INSTALLATION  
Connecting Cable TV Systems  
to the TV/VCR, continued  
2 Connect one of the coaxial cables between the splitter and the  
5 Connect the fourth coaxial cable between the output on the RF  
input on the converter box.  
(A/B) switch and the terminal on the TV/VCR’s back panel.  
3 Connect a second coaxial cable between the output of the  
converter box and the “B” input on the RF (A/B) switch.  
Choose the “Aposition on the A/B switch to select all non-  
scrambled channels by remote control. Choose the “B” position on  
the A/B switch to select scrambled channels via the converter box.  
When using the “B” position, tune your TV/VCR to the output  
channel of the converter box (usually channel 3 or 4).  
4 Connect a third coaxial cable between the splitter and the “A”  
input on the RF (A/B) switch.  
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INSTALLATION  
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control  
1 Open the battery compartment by pressing down on the back  
covers tab, then lifting up.  
3 Replace the cover.  
If you won’t be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries and  
store them in a cool, dry place.  
Batteries last for about one year.  
2 Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the + and –  
ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.  
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CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION  
Viewing the  
On-screen Display  
Viewing the Main Menu  
Selecting the  
On-screen Language  
2 Press DISPLAY again (while  
1 With the power on, press  
The on-screen display  
automatically appears on the  
screen when you turn the  
TV/VCR on or change its status  
(from stop to play, from play to  
stop, etc.). You can also activate  
the on-screen displays manually  
by using the remote control.  
On-screen text can appear in  
English, Spanish, or French.  
the display items are still on  
the TV/VCR screen) to display  
the time counter.  
MENU.  
1 Press MENU to display the  
Menu  
menu.  
Picture  
Time Set  
Setup  
VCR Setup  
Caption  
V-chip  
2 Press CHuntil “Setup” is  
00:00:00  
selected. Press VOL+.  
Menu  
Picture  
Time Set  
Setup  
VCR Setup  
Caption  
V-chip  
✔✔Move œ√Sel.  
Exit  
1 With the power on, press  
DISPLAY.  
The main menu appears on  
the screen. Press MENU  
again to remove the main  
menu from the screen.  
ANT 04  
Stop  
Press DISPLAY once more to  
remove all displays from the  
screen and return to normal  
viewing.  
✔✔Move œ√Sel.  
Exit  
Clock : 10:30am  
Picture : Custom  
Sleep : off  
Speed : SP  
The menu will disappear from  
the screen in less than thirty  
seconds if you dont press  
any buttons on the remote.  
3 Press CHuntil “Language”  
is selected. Press VOL– or  
VOL+ to select the on-screen  
language you want.  
This display disappears from the  
screen within ten seconds.  
Setup  
TV/Line  
: TV  
Air/Cable  
: Antenna  
Auto Program  
Add/Erase  
Auto Clock Set  
Language : English  
✔✔Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
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Selecting the  
Signal Source  
Programming  
the Channels  
Press MENU at any time to  
interrupt the programming  
process and return to normal  
viewing.  
3 Press CHuntil “Auto  
The first step in programming  
your TV/VCR is to select the  
signal source of your antenna or  
cable TV system.  
Storing Channels in  
Program” is highlighted.  
Memory  
Your TV/VCR can automatically  
memorize all the channels you  
receive. Once they are in  
memory, you can use CHand  
CHto select channels without  
using the number buttons.  
Setup  
TV/Line  
: TV  
5 When the programming  
process is complete, press  
CHor CHto scan the  
channels stored in the  
TV/VCR’s memory.  
Air/Cable  
: Antenna  
1 Press MENU to display the  
Auto Program  
Add/Erase  
Auto Clock Set  
menu.  
2 Press CHuntil “Setup” is  
Language  
: English  
highlighted. Press VOL+.  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
Before you can store channels in  
memory, you must have already  
selected the signal source. See  
“Selecting the Signal Source” on  
this page.  
Occasionally the TV/VCR will  
miss an active channel if the  
signal is weak or if the channel  
is off the air when you start  
programming. Likewise, an  
unavailable channel may be  
included in memory if there are  
stray signals on that channel.  
Setup  
TV/Line  
Air/Cable  
Auto Program  
Add/Erase  
: TV  
: Antenna  
4 Press VOL– or VOL+ button to  
begin automatic  
programming.  
Auto Clock Set  
Language  
1 Press MENU to display the  
: English  
Auto Program  
ANT 15  
menu.  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
: Stop  
2 Press CHuntil “Setup” is  
highlighted. Press VOL+.  
3 Press VOL– or VOL+ to select  
Antenna,” “Cable STD,”  
Adding and Erasing  
Channels in Memory  
Menu  
Cable HRC,” or “Cable IRC.”  
Picture  
Time Set  
Setup  
VCR Setup  
Caption  
V-chip  
If your TV/VCR is connected to  
an antenna, select “Antenna.” If  
you have cable TV, select “Cable  
STD,” “Cable HRC,” or “CABLE  
IRC,” depending on the type of  
cable system you have.  
The TV/VCR automatically  
cycles through all the  
channel numbers and places  
the available channels in  
memory. This takes two to  
three minutes.  
When entering single-digit  
channels, press 0 first. For  
example, to select channel 8,  
press 0, then 8.  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
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Programming  
Setting the Clock  
the Channels, continued  
When entering three-digit  
channels, press the +100  
button on the remote control  
first. For example, to select  
channel 104, press +100, then  
press 0, then 4.  
To record programs while you  
are away, or to use the sleep  
timer, you must first set the  
clock and calendar.  
3 Press VOL+.  
Setup  
TV/Line  
Air/Cable  
Auto Program  
Add/Erase  
The Time Set menu appears.  
: TV  
: Antenna  
Time Set  
Clock  
On Time  
Off Time  
Sleep  
12:00pm  
12:00pm Off  
12:00pm Off  
Off  
Auto Clock Set  
Language  
There are two ways to set the  
clock:  
: English  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
You can manually add or erase a  
channel from your TV/VCR’s  
memory.  
Option 1, Manual: The digits for  
hours and minutes are entered  
directly.  
5 Press VOL+ or VOL- to select  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
a channel.  
1 Press MENU to display the  
Option 2, Auto: The TV’s clock is  
synchronized to a time signal  
sent out by the local PBS  
channel.  
menu.  
6 Press CHuntil “Add/Erase”  
4 Press VOL+ to select the hour  
digits. Press CHor CH▼  
repeatedly until the correct  
hour appears.  
is selected.  
2 Press CHuntil “Setup” is  
selected.  
Press VOL+ to select  
Added” or “Erased”.  
3 Press VOL+ to display the  
Option 1: Setting the clock  
directly (“Manual” Method)  
1 Press MENU to display the  
menu.  
Setup menu.  
Time Set  
Clock  
Date  
Add/Erase  
Channel  
Add/Erase  
07:00pm  
01/01/2002 Tue  
: ANT 07  
: Added  
Setup  
TV/Line  
: TV  
2 Press CHuntil “Time Set”  
Air/Cable  
Auto Program  
Add/Erase  
: Antenna  
is selected. Press VOL+.  
Auto Clock Set  
œ√Move ▼▼Adj.  
Menu  
Menu  
▼▼Move œ√Adj.  
Menu  
Language  
: English  
Picture  
Time Set  
Setup  
VCR Setup  
Caption  
V-chip  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
Be sure to set the correct time of  
day (am or pm), which appears to  
the right of the minutes.  
You can still view a channel that  
is not stored in memory by using  
the number buttons to select the  
channel directly.  
4 Press CHuntil “Add/Erase”  
is selected.  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Exit  
Press VOL+.  
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Setting the Clock,  
continued  
Option 2: Using the Local PBS  
channel to Automatically Set  
the TV Clock:  
5 Press VOL+ to select the  
minute digits. Press CHor  
CHrepeatedly until the  
correct minute appears.  
2 Press VOL+ to select the  
month digits. Press CHor  
CHto set the current  
month.  
4 Press VOL+ to select the year  
digits. Press CHor CHto  
set the current year.  
If the TV clock is set using the  
Auto Clock Set option, it will be  
automatically synchronized to a  
time signal sent out by the local  
PBS channel.  
Time Set  
Clock  
Date  
07:30pm  
05/05/2002 Wed  
Time Set  
Time Set  
Clock  
Date  
07:30pm  
05/01/2002 Thu  
Clock  
Date  
07:30pm  
01/01/2002 Tue  
1 Press MENU to display the  
œ√Move ▼▼Adj.  
Menu  
menu.  
œ√Move ▼▼Adj.  
Menu  
œ√Move ▼▼Adj.  
Menu  
2 Press CHuntil “Setup” is  
If you make a mistake, press  
VOL – to move back to the  
incorrect item. Press CHand  
CHto change the item.  
selected. Press VOL+.  
Press VOL+ to finish the  
clock set.  
3 Press VOL+ to select the day  
digits. Press CHor CHto  
set the current day.  
Menu  
Picture  
Time Set  
Setup  
VCR Setup  
Caption  
V-chip  
Setting the date  
1 Press CHto select the  
Date.  
5 Press MENU to exit the  
Time Set  
menu.  
Clock  
Date  
07:30pm  
05/05/2002 Wed  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Exit  
Time Set  
Clock  
07:30pm  
Date  
01/01/2002 Tue  
œ√Move ▼▼Adj.  
Menu  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
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Setting the Clock,  
continued  
Choosing  
Picture Settings  
3 Press CHuntil “Auto Clock  
6
Press VOL +. Press CHand  
CHto select your local  
PBS channel. Press VOL + or  
VOL - again to lock in the PBS  
channel.  
8 Press CHto select the  
DST(Daylight Savings  
Time).  
Your TV/VCR has preset  
standard values for picture  
settings (contrast, brightness,  
sharpness, color, and tint). You  
can also customize these  
settings.  
Set” is selected. Press VOL+.  
Setup  
TV/Line  
: TV  
Auto Clock Set  
Auto Clock Set : On  
Air/Cable  
: Antenna  
Auto Program  
Add/Erase  
Auto Clock Set  
PBS Channel  
Time Zone  
DST  
: 07  
: HAW.  
: Yes  
Auto Clock Set  
Auto Clock Set : On  
PBS Channel : 07  
Language  
: English  
Customizing  
Picture Settings  
1 Press MENU to display the  
menu.  
Time Zone  
DST  
: CEN.  
: No  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
4 Press VOL+ to select Auto  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
Clock Set “On”.  
While “DSTis selected, press VOL +  
2 Press CHuntil “Picture” is  
to indicate “Yes,” or “No.”  
selected. Press VOL+.  
Auto Clock Set  
Auto Clock Set : On  
The picture changes according to the  
(Set DST Yes” on the appropriate day  
in April. And set DST “No” on the  
appropriate day in October.)  
channel.  
Menu  
PBS Channel  
Time Zone  
DST  
: 06  
: CEN.  
: No  
Picture  
Time Set  
Setup  
VCR Setup  
Caption  
V-chip  
7 Press the CHbutton to  
select the “Time Zone”  
9 Press MENU to exit the  
menu.  
Auto Clock Set  
Auto Clock Set : On  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
The time is automatically corrected  
PBS Channel  
Time Zone  
DST  
: 07  
: HAW.  
: No  
when viewing your local PBS channel.  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Exit  
5 Press CHto select the  
“PBS channel”.  
Auto Clock Set  
Auto Clock Set : On  
PBS Channel : 06  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
Time Zone  
DST  
: CEN.  
: No  
While “Time Zone” is selected, press  
either VOL + or VOL - to change the  
Time Zone.  
Sequence : ATL., EAST, CEN., MTN.,  
MenuTV OPERATION  
PAC., ALAS, HAW.  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
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Settings, continued  
Once you’ve made changes to  
one or more of the picture  
features, your settings are  
stored in the TV/VCRs memory.  
Your custom picture setting now  
becomes the default setting for  
the TV/VCR.  
Using Automatic Picturre  
3 Press CHor CHto select  
Contrast, Brightness,  
Sharpness, Color, or Tint.  
Picture  
Settings  
This is a special feature that  
automatically adjusts your  
picture for you.  
Mode  
: Custom  
1 Press P-STD to select an  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Sharpness  
Color  
100  
50  
50  
automatic picture setting.  
6 Press CHor CHto select  
another setting or press  
50  
MENU to exit the menu.  
Standard  
Tint  
G: 50 R: 50  
▼▼Move œ√Adj.  
Menu  
4 Press VOL+ or VOL– to  
change the setting.  
Choose Standard to set  
the TV to operate at top  
performance according to  
your TV’s specifications.  
Choose Mild when  
viewing the TV in low  
light, or when playing  
video games.  
The setting for the feature  
appears on the screen.  
Choose Custom if you  
want to adjust the settings  
yourself.  
5 Press MENU or wait a few  
seconds to store the setting.  
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Setting the Sleep Timer  
Using the On/Off Timer  
4 Press VOL+ or VOL– to set  
the length of time you want  
the TV/VCR to remain on; off,  
10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, or  
180 minutes.  
The sleep timer automatically  
turns off the TV/VCR at the time  
you select. This is convenient if  
you like to fall asleep with the  
television on.  
This timer turns the TV/VCR on  
or off at a specific time. You may  
set the on time, the off time, or  
both.  
Whatever you choose, you must  
turn the timer on after you set  
the on or off times.  
3 Press CHor CHto set the  
hour the set will turn on.  
4 Press VOL+ to make the  
minutes flash.  
5 Press CHor CHto set the  
1 Press MENU to display the  
Time Set  
minute the set will turn on.  
menu.  
Clock  
07:30pm  
12:00pm Off  
12:00pm Off  
30  
6 Press VOL+ to make the Off  
On Time  
Off Time  
Sleep  
1 Press MENU to display the  
2 Press CHuntil “Time Set”  
flash.  
menu.  
is selected. Press VOL+.  
7 Press CHor CHto set the  
2 Press CHuntil “Time Set”  
Menu  
timer to “ON.”  
is selected. Press VOL+.  
Picture  
Time Set  
Setup  
VCR Setup  
Caption  
V-chip  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
Setting the off time  
1 Press CHto select “Off  
Time.”  
Setting the on time  
1 Press CHto select “On  
Time.”  
5 Press MENU to exit the  
2 Press VOL+ to make the hour  
menu.  
2 Press VOL+ to make the hour  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Exit  
flash.  
flash.  
3 Press CHor CHto set the  
Time Set  
Clock  
On Time  
Off Time  
Sleep  
hour the set will turn off.  
07:30pm  
07:00pm Off  
12:00pm Off  
Off  
3 Press CHuntil “Sleep” is  
4 Press VOL+ to make the  
selected.  
minutes flash.  
5 Press CHor CHto set the  
minute the set will turn off.  
œ√Move ▼▼Adj.  
Menu  
6 Press VOL+ and CHor  
CHto set the timer “On”.  
7 Press MENU to exit the  
menu.  
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Inserting and Ejecting  
a Video Tape  
Playing a  
Video Tape  
To insert a video tape:  
The TV/VCR loads the tape  
automatically.  
Playing a Tape  
Pausing  
1 Insert the video tape.  
1 While a tape is playing, press  
P./STILL to pause the tape.  
1 Hold the video tape window-  
side up, with the arrow  
If the power is off when you  
insert a tape, the TV/VCR  
turns on automatically.  
2 If the tape doesnt begin to  
play automatically, press  
PLAY.  
pointing away from you.  
There may be vertical jitter or  
horizontal streaks on the  
screen while a tape is  
paused. You can try to  
eliminate these problems by  
pressing the TRK + and TRK –  
buttons on the remote  
control.  
If the safety tab of your video  
tape has been removed, the  
tape begins to play  
automatically.  
For more information on the  
Play  
Dont try to insert a tape  
upside down or backwards.  
safety tab, see page 40.  
For information on automatic  
To eject a video cassette tape:  
Use only video tapes labeled  
VHS.” PAL and S-VHS video  
tapes are not compatible  
with this unit. Choose brand  
name, high quality tapes for  
best results.  
tracking, see page 25.  
Then, if necessary, the  
TV/VCR will automatically  
adjust the tapes tracking.  
1 Press STOP to stop playing  
After five minutes in pause,  
the TV/VCR automatically  
enters PLAY mode to protect  
the video heads.  
the tape.  
When you’re finished playing a  
video tape, rewind it and  
For information on automatic  
remove it from the TV/VCR to  
protect it from wear and tear.  
tracking, see page 25.  
2 Press PLAY to resume playing  
2 Gently push the tape through  
the compartment door until  
you feel the VCR pull it in.  
For information on the time  
the tape.  
2 Press STOP/EJECT on the  
counter, see page 25.  
TV/VCR to eject the tape.  
Remove the tape and turn off  
the TV/VCR.  
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Playing a Video Tape,  
continued  
The TV/VCR automatically  
resets the counter to “00:00:00”  
when you eject a tape or record.  
Using Picture Search  
Picture Search lets you quickly  
search a pre-recorded video  
tape for a particular scene.  
Using Tracking  
Using the Time Counter  
The time counter allows you to  
keep track of how much time  
(in hours, minutes, and seconds)  
has elapsed on the video tape.  
The counter can also be useful if  
you want to find a specific point  
on a pre-recorded tape.  
This feature automatically  
adjusts tracking on video tapes.  
3 Press DISPLAY to remove the  
1 Insert and play a video tape.  
time counter.  
1 While playing a tape, press  
and release FF or REW.  
Using Memory Stop  
The images from the tape are  
displayed on the screen at a  
high speed.  
Memory Stop makes it easy to  
find a particular scene in a video  
tape. The TV/VCR automatically  
stops rewinding or fast  
1 While a tape is playing, press  
DISPLAY twice.  
This technique is useful if you  
are searching a small amount  
of tape. If you want to search  
a large amount of tape, stop  
the tape before pressing FF  
or REW.  
forwarding when the memory  
counter reaches “00:00:00.”  
If you mark a desired scene as  
“00:00:00,” you can search for it  
the next time you watch the  
tape.  
00:01:41  
When the tape begins to play,  
the TV/VCR begins automatic  
tracking.  
The tracking display will  
There is no sound while you  
search for a picture at high  
speeds, and some horizontal  
streaks may appear on the  
screen.  
appear the first time a tape is  
played after being inserted  
into the TV/VCR, when there  
is a change in tape speed, or  
when you press TRK +,-.  
1 While playing a tape, when  
you reach the scene you  
The time counter appears.  
want, press DISPLAY twice.  
The counter displays time  
only for recorded sections of  
tape. Blank tapes or blank  
sections of tapes do not  
affect the counter display.  
The time counter appears.  
2 When you find the scene you  
want, press and release FF or  
REW again to resume playing  
the tape at regular speed.  
2 Press CLEAR to reset the  
2 If automatic tracking doesnt  
remove the streaks from the  
picture, press and hold TRK+  
or TRK– until the streaks  
disappear.  
timer to “00:00:00.”  
2 Press CLEAR to set the  
counter to “00:00:00.”  
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Playing a Video Tape,  
continued  
Recording TV Programs  
as You Watch  
To return to the scene you  
marked:  
Using P.PLUS  
3 Select the television channel  
you want by pressing CH▼  
or CHor by using the  
number buttons.  
Recording  
Press P.PLUS to compensate for  
a poor rental tape.  
1 With your TV/VCR turned on,  
and with a tape in the unit,  
press SPEED.  
1 Press STOP.  
2 Press FF or REW to return to  
If you are using the number  
buttons to select the channel,  
press 0 before a single-digit  
channel number (for channel  
5, press 0, 5).  
the scene you marked.  
Be sure the record safety tab is  
in place. For information on the  
record safety tab, see page 40.  
The TV/VCR stops the tape  
when the counter reaches  
“00:00:00.”  
3 Press PLAY to view the scene  
Picture Plus : On  
you marked again.  
4 Press REC on the remote  
control.  
1 Insert a tape and press PLAY.  
The record indicator on the  
control panel illuminates and  
the TV/VCR begins recording.  
The TV/VCR automatically stops  
recording when it reaches the  
end of the tape.  
2 Press P.PLUS, and “Picture  
Plus Off” appears on the  
screen. Press P.PLUS again  
to turn to “Picture Plus On”.  
The Rental Picture Plus  
functions only when a tape is  
being played.  
SP  
The tape speed appears in  
the lower left corner of the  
screen.  
Press STOP at any time to stop  
2 Press SPEED repeatedly until  
the speed you want (SLP, SP)  
appears.  
recording.  
If the tape is ejected and  
reinserted, the Rental Plus  
feature will be OFF.  
Don’t change tape speeds while  
recording; this may cause  
picture distortion during  
playback.  
SP (Standard Play) is the most  
common speed for recording.  
For more information on tape  
speeds, see page 40.  
When you finish recording,  
rewind the tape and remove  
it from the TV/VCR.  
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Recording TV Programs  
as You Watch, continued  
Using Advanced  
Recording Features  
3 Press REC on the remote  
control repeatedly until the  
time you want appears.  
Editing While Recording  
You can edit while recording,  
selecting only those scenes you  
want to record from the current  
television program.  
This is especially helpful if you  
want to record a program  
without commercials.  
One-touch Recording  
One-touch Recording (OTR) lets  
you record television programs  
with the touch of a button.  
You can program the length of  
time (up to four hours) that you  
want to record.  
Timer Recording  
You can set the timer to record  
up to six different programs. The  
timer can turn the TV/VCR on at  
the time you select, record for a  
selected length of time, and then  
turn off.  
The TV/VCR begins recording.  
You can increase the length  
of time you want to record at  
any time during the recording  
process by pressing the REC  
button again and choosing  
additional time.  
1 Insert a video cassette tape,  
set the tape speed, and  
select the channel you want  
to record.  
You can record a program one  
time, daily (every day, Monday  
through Friday), or weekly (the  
same day every week).  
1 Be sure you have begun  
recording and that the record  
indicator light on the front  
panel is lit.  
If you want to stop recording  
before the time is up, press  
the REC button until the OTR  
display shows “Stop.” The  
recording stops after a few  
seconds. You can also press  
STOP/EJECT on the front  
panel.  
The TV/VCR won’t record if the  
record safety tab on the tape  
has been removed. For more  
information, see page 40.  
1 Press MENU to display the  
2 Press P./STILL to temporarily  
menu.  
stop recording.  
2 Press CHuntil “VCR Setup”  
After ten minutes in pause  
mode, the TV/VCR stops the  
tape automatically and  
switches to TV mode to  
protect the video heads. If  
this happens, press REC to  
resume recording.  
is selected. Press VOL+.  
2 Press REC on the remote  
control twice.  
Menu  
Picture  
Time Set  
Setup  
VCR Setup  
Caption  
V-chip  
Record  
30M  
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Exit  
3 To resume recording, press  
P./STILL again.  
The clock must be set to the  
correct time and date before you  
program the timer.  
Your recording time options are:  
30 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and 30  
minutes, 2 hours, 2 hours and 30  
minutes, 3 hours, or 4 hours.  
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Using Advanced Recording  
Features, continued  
The TV/VCR assigns a  
7 Press VOL+.  
5 Press VOL+.  
2 Press CHuntil “Timer  
number (1-6) to your entry  
which is used in the program  
review feature. (For more  
information, see page 22.)  
If you make a mistake at any  
point during programming, press  
VOL– and CHuntil the number  
you want to change is flashing,  
then enter the correct number.  
Record” is selected. Press  
VOL+.  
Timer Record  
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm  
Channel : 11  
Time : 06:30pm 06:30  
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed  
Speed : SLP  
Select : One Time  
Clear :REC Cancel  
(1)  
Timer Record  
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm  
Channel : 11  
Time : 06:30pm 07:30  
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed  
Speed : SLP  
Select : One Time  
Clear :REC Cancel  
(1)  
VCR Setup  
Timer Record  
Program Review  
True Repeat : Off  
Block Repeat : 1  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Confirm  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Confirm  
Press CHor CHto select  
the minute to end recording.  
Press VOL+ to lock in the  
minute.  
Press CHor CHto select  
the minute to begin  
recording.  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Exit  
If you are recording a  
channel that comes through  
a cable converter box, enter  
the output number of the  
cable box.  
3 Press VOL+.  
6 Press VOL+.  
Press CHor CHto select  
the channel you want to  
Timer Record  
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm  
Channel : 11  
Time : 06:30pm 07:30  
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed  
Speed : SLP  
Select : One Time  
Clear :REC Cancel  
(1)  
record. Press VOL+ to lock in  
the channel youve chosen.  
4 Press CHto select “Time.”  
Press VOL+.  
Timer Record  
(1)  
Timer Record  
(1)  
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm  
Channel : 11  
Time : 05:30pm 06:30  
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed  
Speed : SLP  
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm  
Channel : 11  
Time : 06:30pm 06:30  
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed  
Speed : SLP  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Confirm  
Select : One Time  
Clear :REC Cancel  
Press CHor CHto select  
the hour to end recording.  
Select : One Time  
Clear :REC Cancel  
œ√Move ▼▼Sel.  
Confirm  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Confirm  
The TV/VCR automatically  
selects AM or PM for the  
ending time.  
Press CHor CHto select  
the hour to begin recording.  
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Using Advanced Recording  
Features, continued  
10 Press VOL+.  
8 Press CHto select  
12 Press CHto select  
Important  
“MO/DAY.” Press VOL+.  
“Select”. Press VOL+  
The TV/VCR should be off to  
Timer Record  
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm  
Channel : 11  
Time : 06:30pm 07:30  
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed  
Speed : SLP  
Select : One Time  
Clear :REC Cancel  
(1)  
record the programs youve  
chosen. But, if you are  
Timer Record  
(1)  
Timer Record  
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm  
Channel : 11  
Time : 06:30pm 07:30  
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed  
Speed : SLP  
Select : One Time  
Clear :REC Cancel  
(1)  
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm  
Channel : 11  
Time : 06:30pm 07:30  
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed  
Speed : SLP  
recording a channel that  
comes through a cable box,  
be sure to leave the cable  
box on and tuned to the  
channel you want to record.  
Select : One Time  
Clear :REC Cancel  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Confirm  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Confirm  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Confirm  
Pse CHor CHto select  
the year to begin recording.  
Press VOL+ to lock in the  
year. ”  
During timer recording, there  
is no picture on the screen  
because the power is off. If  
you want to watch the  
channel while its being  
recorded, press POWER on  
the remote control.  
Press CHor CHto select  
the month to begin recording.  
Press CHto select the  
One Time”, or “Weekly”,  
Daily”.  
9
Press VOL+.  
11Press CHto select  
13 Press MENU to exit the  
Timer Record  
(1)  
“Speed”.  
menu.  
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm  
Channel : 11  
Time : 06:30pm 07:30  
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed  
Speed : SLP  
If you enter two program times  
that overlap, a program overlap  
warning appears on the TV  
screen, along with instructions  
for fixing the overlap.  
Timer Record  
(1)  
One-time timer programs  
clear from memory after  
recording. Daily and weekly  
programs remain in the timer  
until you remove them. If  
power to the TV/VCR is  
interrupted, all programs will  
be disabled until you reset  
the clock. Then, the programs  
will be restored.  
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm  
Channel : 11  
Time : 06:30pm 07:30  
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed  
Speed : SLP  
Select : One Time  
Clear :REC Cancel  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Confirm  
Select : One Time  
Clear :REC Cancel  
The REC indicator on the front  
panel of the TV/VCR is lit when  
program times are stored.  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Confirm  
Press CHor CHto select  
the day to begin recording.  
Press VOL+ and CHor  
CHto select the speed at  
which you want to record.  
14 Press POWER to turn off  
the TV/VCR.  
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Features, continued  
3 Press CHuntil “Program  
Review” is selected.  
Press VOL+.  
4 To see the information for the  
The TV/VCR is equipped with  
a program memory backup  
that saves all the timer  
program information if the  
power to the TV/VCR is  
interrupted.  
Using Program Review  
Program Review allows you to  
review all of the programmed  
recordings currently stored in  
the TV/VCR’s memory and to  
remove a programmed  
program number, press VOL+.  
Program Revies  
Date Start  
End CH  
VCR Setup  
Timer Record  
Program Review  
True Repeat : Off  
Block Repeat : 1  
1. 5/01 6:30pm 7:30 24  
2. 5/02 6:30pm 7:30 11  
3. -/--  
4. -/--  
5. -/--  
6. -/--  
-:--am  
-:--am  
-:--am  
-:--am  
-:--  
-:--  
-:--  
-:--  
--  
--  
--  
--  
recording quickly and easily.  
If the unit has been without  
power, all of the timer  
program information will be  
disabled, until you reset the  
clock. When the clock is  
reset, the programs will be  
restored.  
Clear : REC Canel  
1 Press MENU to display the  
▼▼Move Adj.  
Menu  
menu.  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
2 Press CHuntil “VCR Setup”  
If you’re recording through a  
cable box, the Program Review  
screen displays the output  
is selected. Press VOL+.  
The information for the first  
program appears on the  
screen.  
Program Review is only  
available if you have  
Menu  
channel of the cable box as the  
channel number to be recorded.  
Picture  
Time Set  
Setup  
VCR Setup  
Caption  
V-chip  
6 Press MENU to exit the  
menu.  
5 If you want to remove a  
program from memory, press  
CLEAR when the program  
you want to erase appears  
on the screen.  
programmed your TV/VCR to  
record at a later time.  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Exit  
That program is erased from  
memory.  
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Using True Repeat  
Using Block Repeat  
You can set your TV/VCR to  
automatically repeat a tape or a  
Block Repeat allows you to  
repeat a section of tape that you  
select. You can repeat this  
section of tape (the “block”)  
from one to ten times. “Repeat”  
section should be set up at a  
minimum ten-second interval.  
VCR Setup  
Timer Record  
Program Review  
True Repeat : Off  
Block Repeat : 1  
VCR Setup  
Timer Record  
Program Review  
section of tape. When you use  
True Repeat : On  
True Repeat, your TV/VCR will  
Block Repeat : 1  
play until it reaches the end of a  
tape. Then, it will rewind to the  
beginning of the tape and begin  
playing again.  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Exit  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Exit  
1 Press MENU to display the  
4 Press MENU to exit the  
You can choose to have your  
“block” repeat from one to  
ten times.  
menu.  
1 Press MENU to display the  
menu.  
menu.  
2 Press CHuntil “VCR Setup”  
5 Insert and play a pre-  
is selected. Press VOL+.  
2 Press CHuntil “VCR Setup”  
recorded video tape.  
4 Press MENU to exit the  
is selected. Press VOL+.  
The TV/VCR will play the tape  
until it reaches the end.  
Then, the TV/VCR will stop  
the tape, rewind it to the  
beginning, and begin playing  
again.  
If the TV/VCR reaches an  
unrecorded section of tape  
before it reaches the end, it  
will search forward and  
check the tape again. If it  
finds a recorded section of  
tape, it will begin playing. If  
the tape is still blank, it will  
continue to search forward,  
until it reaches the end of the  
tape.  
Menu  
menu.  
Picture  
Time Set  
Setup  
VCR Setup  
Caption  
V-chip  
Menu  
5 Insert and play a pre-  
Picture  
Time Set  
Setup  
VCR Setup  
Caption  
V-chip  
recorded video tape.  
6 Press REPEAT at the  
beginning of the “block” you  
want to repeat. (“Repeat  
setting” appears on the  
screen when the button is  
pressed.)  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Exit  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Exit  
3 Press CHuntil “Block  
Repeat” is selected. Press  
VOL+ to select the number of  
times you want your “block”  
to repeat.  
3 Press CHuntil “True  
Repeat” is selected. Press  
VOL+ to turn True Repeat on.  
6 Press STOP to end the  
repeat.  
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continued  
Viewing Closed  
Captions  
In text mode, information  
unrelated to the captions is  
displayed, such as news or  
weather. Text often covers a  
large portion of the screen.  
7 When you reach the end of  
the “block,” press REPEAT  
again.  
3 Press VOL+ to turn the closed  
Your TV/VCR decodes and  
displays closed captions. These  
captions are usually subtitles for  
the hearing impaired or  
caption feature on.  
Caption  
The TV/VCR will rewind the  
tape to beginning of the  
block and repeat it.  
The TV/VCR will repeat the  
block as many times as the  
number you set in step 3.  
Caption  
Mode  
Channel  
Field  
: On  
: Text  
: 1  
5 If you wish, use CH, CH,  
or VOL+ to change the  
channel or field. Then, press  
MENU to return to normal  
viewing.  
translations into another  
language. All VCRs record the  
closed caption signal from  
television programs, so home-  
recorded video tapes also  
provide closed captions.  
: 1  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
Different channels display  
different information. For  
example, Channel 1 may have  
subtitles in English, while  
Channel 2 has subtitles in  
Spanish.  
8 To stop block repeat, press  
the STOP, P./STILL, or PLAY  
buttons. You can also cancel  
block repeat by fast  
Misspellings and unusual  
characters sometimes appear in  
closed caption transmissions.  
Most pre-recorded commercial video  
tapes provide closed captions. Check  
for this symbol  
in your  
forwarding or rewinding to a  
point outside of the “block.”  
television schedule and on tape  
packaging.  
There may be a small delay  
before captions appear when  
you change channels.  
The second field contains  
additional information that could  
not be included in the first field.  
1 Press MENU to display the  
menu.  
4 Press or CHto select,  
“Mode.” Press VOL+ to  
2 Press CHuntil “Caption” is  
choose “Caption” or “Text.”  
selected. Press VOL+.  
Caption  
Menu  
Caption  
Mode  
Channel  
Field  
: On  
: Text  
: 1  
Picture  
Time Set  
Setup  
VCR Setup  
Caption  
V-chip  
: 1  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Exit  
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Using the V-Chip  
The V-Chip feature automatically  
locks out programming that is  
deemed inappropriate for  
children. The user must first  
enter a PIN (personal ID  
number) before any of the  
V-Chip restrictions can be set up  
or changed.  
3 Press VOL+. The “Enter PIN”  
screen will appear. Enter  
your 4-digit PIN number.  
As soon as the 4 digits are  
entered, the “Confirm new  
Pin” screen appears. Re-  
enter the same 4 digits.  
When the Confirm screen  
disappears, your PIN has  
been memorized.  
How to Enable/Disable  
the V-Chip  
1 Press MENU to display the  
Note: The default PIN  
number for a new TV set is  
“0-0-0-0.”  
menu.  
2 Press CHuntil “V-chip” is  
selected. Press VOL+.  
3 Press VOL+. The “Enter PIN”  
screen will appear. Enter  
your 4-digit PIN number.  
4 The “V-Chip” screen will  
appear, and “V-Chip lock”  
will be selected.  
Enter Pin :  
Change Pin  
Setting Up Your Personal  
ID Number (PIN)  
1 Press MENU to display the  
menu.  
_ _  
_
_
Enter new Pin :  
_ _  
_
_
0-9: Sel.  
Exit  
2 Press CHuntil “V-chip” is  
To enable the V-Chip feature,  
press VOL+ so that the  
V-Chip lock” field is Yes.  
(Pressing VOL+ will alternate  
between Yes and No.)  
selected. Press VOL+.  
4 After entering a valid PIN  
number, the “V-chip” screen  
will appear. Press  
Change Pin  
Menu  
Picture  
Time Set  
Setup  
VCR Setup  
Caption  
V-chip  
Confirm new Pin :  
_ _  
_
_
CHand select “Change  
Pin.”  
V-chip  
Note: If you forget the PIN,  
press the remote-control  
keys in the following  
sequence. (this resets the pin  
to 0-0-0-0:)  
POWER OFF MUTE 8 ▼  
2 4 POWER ON.  
V-chip Lock :Yes  
TV Guide lines  
MPAA Rating  
Change Pin  
5 While the “Change Pin” is  
selected, press VOL+.  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Exit  
The Change Pin screen will  
appear. Choose any 4-digits  
for your PIN and enter them.  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
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Using the V-Chip, continued  
5 Press VOL+. The “TV  
guidelines” screen will  
appear. Press the CH ,  
CH buttons to select one  
of the six age-based  
categories:  
Note 1: The TV-Y7, TV-PG,  
TV-14 and TV-MA have  
If a household includes very  
young children as well as  
young adults, the TV  
guidelines must be set up  
separately for each age  
group. (See next step.)  
How to Set up  
Restrictions Using the  
additional options. See the  
next step to change any of  
the following sub-ratings:  
TV guidelines”  
First, set up a personal  
identification number (PIN), and  
enable the V-Chip. (See last  
sections.) Parental restrictions  
can be set up using either of  
two methods: The TV guidelines  
or the MPAA rating.  
FV: Fantasy violence  
D: Dialog  
L: Adult language  
S: Sexual situation  
V: Violence  
Note 2: The V-Chip will  
automatically block certain  
categories that are “more  
restrictive”.  
TV Guide lines  
6 At this point, one of the TV-  
Ratings is selected (red  
color).  
All FV  
V
S
L
D
TV-Y  
U
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
Press VOL+: Depending on  
your existing setup, either  
Uor “B” will will be  
selected.  
1 Press MENU to display the  
menu.  
U: Unblocked B: Blocked  
2 Press CHuntil “V-chip” is  
For example, if you block  
TV-Ycategory, then TV-Y7  
will automatically be blocked.  
selected. Press VOL+.  
(U= Unblocked, B= Blocked)  
TV-Y Young children  
TV-Y7 Children 7 and over  
-----------------------------------  
TV-G General audience  
TV-PG Parental guidance  
TV-14 Viewers 14 and over  
TV-MA Mature audience  
Note: These categories  
consist of two separate  
groups.  
TV-Y and TV-Y7 (young  
children through age 7), and  
TV-G through TV-MA  
(everybody else).  
The restrictions for these two  
groups work independently:  
3 Press VOL+. The “Enter PIN”  
screen will appear. Enter  
your 4-digit PIN number.  
4 The “V-chip mode” screen  
will appear. Press CH to  
select the “TV guide lines.”  
While the “U” or ”B” is red  
color, press CH or CH to  
block or unblock the  
category.  
Press MENU once to save  
the TV guidelines.  
A TV-Rating will be selected,  
and no letters will be  
selected. To exit this screen,  
press MENU again. To select  
a different TV-Rating, press  
CH or CHand then  
repeat the process.  
Similarly, if you block the TV-  
G category, then all the  
categories in the “young  
adult” group will be blocked  
(TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-  
MA). The sub-ratings (D, L, S,  
V) work together similarly.  
(See next section).  
V-chip  
V-chip Lock :Yes  
TV Guide lines  
MPAA Rating  
Change Pin  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
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Using the V-Chip, continued  
Note: The V-chip will  
automatically block certain  
categories that are “More  
restrictive”.  
1 Press MENU to display the  
7 How to set the FV, D, L, S and  
MPAA Rating  
menu.  
V sub-ratings.  
G
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
PG  
PG-13  
R
NC-17  
X
2 Press CHuntil “V-chip” is  
First, select one of these TV-  
Ratings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14  
or TV-MA (See Step 4,  
above).  
selected. Press VOL+.  
For example, if you block the  
Lsub-rating in TV-PG, then  
the “Lsub-ratings in TV-14  
and TV-MA will automatically  
blocked.  
3 Press VOL+. The “Enter PIN”  
screen will appear. Enter  
your 4-digit PIN number.  
4 The “V-chip” screen will  
appear. Press CH to select  
the “MPAA rating”.  
NR  
U: Unblocked B: Blocked  
Next, while the TV-Rating is  
selected, repeatedly press  
VOL+. This will cycle  
6 Repeatedly press CH to  
select a particular MPAA  
category. Pressing CH will  
cycle through the MPAA  
categories:  
8 Press MENU to clear all the  
through the available sub-  
ratings (FV,L, S, D or V).  
A selecting letter (“Uor  
“B”) will be displayed for  
each sub-rating. While the  
Uor “B” is selecting, press  
CH or CH to change the  
sub-rating.  
screens.  
V-chip  
(Or proceed to the next  
section, and set up additional  
restrictions based on the  
MPAA codes).  
V-chip Lock :Yes  
TV Guide lines  
MPAA Rating  
Change Pin  
G: General audience (no  
restrictions).  
PG: Parental guidance  
suggested.  
PG-13: PG-13(Parents strongly  
cautioned).  
R: R(Restricted. Children under  
17 should be accompanied by an  
adult).  
How to Set up Restrictions  
using the MPAA Ratings:  
G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X  
The MPAA rating system uses  
the Motion Picture Association  
of America (MPAA) system, and  
its main application is for  
movies. (Eventually, movie  
videocassettes will be encoded  
with MPAA ratings.) When the  
V-Chip lock is on, the TV will  
automatically block any  
▼▼Move œ√Sel.  
Menu  
Press MENU once to save  
the TV guidelines.  
A particular TV-Rating will be  
selected, and no letters will  
be selected. To exit this  
screen, press MENU again.  
To select a different TV-  
Rating, pressCH or CH ▼  
and then repeat the process.  
5 While “MPAA rating” is  
selected, press the VOL+  
button. The “MPAA rating”  
screen will appear.  
NC-17: No children under age 17.  
X: X (Adults only).  
NR: Not rated.  
programs that are coded with  
objectionable ratings (either  
MPAA or TV-Ratings).  
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Using the V-Chip, continued  
4 Press VOL+: The V-Chip lock  
field will appear, and “V-Chip  
lock” will be selected.  
How to Reset the TV after  
the V-Chip Blocks a  
Channel(“Emergency  
Escape”)  
If the TV is tuned to a restricted  
channel, the V-Chip will block it.  
The screen will go blank and the  
following message will appear:  
Excessive rating.”  
Next, press VOL+ to activate the  
category.  
While a particular category is  
selected, press VOL+ to activate  
it.  
Press VOL+ to switch V-Chip  
off. (Repeatedly pressing  
VOL+ will alternate between  
yes and no.)  
Press MENU to exit the V-Chip  
menu.  
Note: The V-Chip will  
To resume normal viewing, tune  
to a different channel using the  
number buttons. Under certain  
conditions (depending on the  
rating of the local TV programs)  
the V-Chip might lock out all the  
channels.  
automatically block any  
category that is “more  
restrictive”.  
For example, if you block the  
“PG-13” category, then “R,  
“NC-17” and “Xwill  
automatically be blocked also.  
In this case, use the V-Chip  
function for an “emergency  
escape”:  
1 Press MENU to display the  
menu.  
2 Press CHuntil “V-chip” is  
selected. Press VOL+.  
3 Press VOL+. The “Enter PIN”  
screen will appear. Enter  
your 4-digit PIN number.  
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Using Special  
Playback Features  
Your TV/VCR provides you with  
special features that are  
available when you are playing a  
tape. These features are Frame  
Advance, Skip Search, and Slow  
Motion.  
3 Press PLAY to resume normal  
Skip search  
play.  
Skip search allows you to  
quickly search through a short  
section of tape.  
There is no sound during  
slow motion.  
It is normal to occasionally see  
some streaks or jitter during  
slow motion play.  
1 While a tape is playing, press  
F.ADV/SKIP.  
The TV/VCR will fast-forward  
through the tape for 60  
seconds, then continue  
playing.  
Frame Advance  
Frame Advance allows you to  
watch a tape frame-by-frame.  
If slow motion continues for  
more than five minutes, the  
TV/VCR may play automatically  
to protect the tape and video  
heads.  
1 While a tape is playing, press  
P./STILL on the remote.  
Slow motion  
You can watch a tape at various  
slow-motion speeds.  
If the picture jitters, pressTRK  
+,- .  
Jet search  
When pressing FF or REW  
during play, the search speed  
becomes faster.  
2 Press F.ADV/SKIP repeatedly  
to move forward frame-by-  
frame. Do not hold the button  
down.  
1 While a tape is playing, press  
SLOW + or SLOW – on the  
remote.  
If the picture is jittery or  
shows noise, try using the  
TRK buttons to clear the  
picture.  
Press PLAY to resume normal  
playback.  
2 Press SLOW + or SLOW – to  
adjust the slow motion speed  
between 1/5 and 1/60 normal  
speed.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
Copying, or Dubbing, a Video  
To make a copy, or “dub,” of another video tape, you need:  
Dubbing  
your TV/VCR  
1 Insert the video cassette tape you want to copy into the playback  
a separate VCR (or camcorder)  
VCR (or camcorder).  
two A/V cables with connectors. (You can find these at most  
electronics supply stores.)  
2 Insert a blank video tape (or any video tape with the record safety  
tab intact) into the recording TV/VCR.  
Important warning:  
One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted  
TV programs may be an infringement of copyright laws.  
3 Press LINE IN on the remote control of the recording TV/VCR.  
Line in  
Making the Connections  
Attach one end of the video/audio cable to the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT  
connector of the playback VCR (or camcorder) and the other end to  
the VIDEO/AUDIO IN connector of the TV/VCR.  
The words “Line in” appear in the upper left corner of the TV/VCR  
screen.  
The TV/VCR will be recording from the incoming line rather than from the  
normal broadcast signal.  
Line in” will remain on-screen until the PLAY button is pressed on  
the playback VCR.  
4 To begin recording, simultaneously press REC on the recording  
TV/VCR’s remote control and PLAY on the playback VCR (or  
camcorder).  
5 When you are finished, press STOP on both the VCR (or  
camcorder) and the TV/VCR to stop recording.  
6 Press LINE IN to return to normal TV viewing.  
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CHAPTER SIX TROUBLESHOOTING  
Identifying TV Problems  
Identifying VCR  
Problems  
Poor picture, no picture, blurred  
picture, or blue screen.  
Unit wont turn on.  
Unit didnt record a timer  
program.  
Rewind command doesnt work.  
Make sure the unit is plugged  
into a working wall outlet.  
Press the POWER button.  
Make sure the VCR is not in  
pause mode.  
Try another channel. Make  
sure the unit is plugged into a  
working wall outlet.  
Make sure the unit was  
turned off.  
Check the programmed start  
and stop times.  
Make sure the time is set  
correctly.  
Make sure the tape hasnt  
already been rewound.  
Unit wont take video tape.  
Adjust the antenna.  
Press LINE IN.  
Check all wire connections.  
Fast forward command doesnt  
work.  
Make sure the tape is  
window side up with the  
arrow pointing away from  
you.  
Make sure the VCR is not in  
pause mode.  
Poor sound quality.  
There is no picture, the picture  
is distorted during video tape  
playback, or noise or streaks  
appear in the picture.  
Try another channel.  
Adjust the antenna.  
Make sure there is no other  
tape in the compartment.  
Make sure the tape hasnt  
already been forwarded.  
No color, wrong colors or tints.  
Unit didnt record a program.  
Picture is streaked during  
pause mode.  
Adjust the tracking.  
Make sure the program is  
broadcast in color.  
Make sure the antenna or  
cable is connected and that  
the TV/VCR is receiving the  
broadcast signal.  
Clean the video heads.  
Make sure there has been a  
recording on the tape.  
This is normal for SP recordings.  
Adjust the picture settings.  
If the set is moved or turned  
in a different direction, the  
power should be OFF for at  
least 30 minutes.  
You cant receive regular  
broadcasts.  
Make sure the record safety  
tab on the tape is intact.  
Check the antenna or  
cable connections.  
Picture rolls vertically.  
Adjust the antenna.  
Check all wire connections.  
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APPENDIX  
Caring for Your TV/VCR  
About Video Tapes  
Recording at slower tape  
speeds allows tapes to hold  
more program material.  
Cabinet  
Please follow these guidelines  
to get the maximum  
performance from your TV/VCR.  
Use only video tapes marked  
VHS with this TV/VCR.  
Never open the cabinet or  
touch the parts inside.  
Wipe your TV/VCR with a  
clean, dry cloth. Never use  
water, cleaning fluids, wax,  
or chemicals.  
Caring for Video Tapes  
TAPE SP  
SLP  
Placement  
Keep tapes away from direct  
sunlight, heat or cold.  
Insert tapes with the window  
side up and the arrow  
pointing away from you.  
Do not subject tapes to  
violent vibrations or shocks.  
Never try to take apart or  
splice a video tape.  
Do not open the cassette,  
touch the tape, or put  
anything inside the tape  
case.  
T-60 1 hr. 3 hrs.  
T-120 2 hrs. 6 hrs.  
T-160 2 hrs., 8 hrs.  
40 mins.  
Do not place the TV/VCR near  
extremely hot, cold, humid or  
dusty places.  
Do not put heavy objects on  
top of the cabinet.  
Do not place the TV/VCR near  
appliances with electric  
motors that create magnetic  
fields, such as vacuum  
cleaners.  
The Record Safety Tab  
Most video tapes have a safety  
tab that must be intact to record.  
To protect a tape from erasure,  
you can break off the tab.  
Video Heads  
Use a head cleaning tape to  
remove any dirt that has  
accumulated on the video  
heads.  
Keep the ventilation openings  
clear; do not place the  
TV/VCR on a soft surface,  
such as cloth or paper.  
Place the TV/VCR in an  
upright position only.  
Follow the instructions that  
come with the cleaning tape;  
excessive use of a cleaning  
tape can shorten head life.  
Read the instructions  
supplied with video tapes.  
To record on a cassette with the  
tab removed, cover the hole  
with cellophane tape.  
Temperature  
Liquids  
Recording Speeds  
If your TV/VCR is moved from a  
cold to a warm place, unplug the  
power cord, and allow at least  
two hours for moisture that may  
have formed inside the unit to  
dry completely.  
Do not handle liquids near or on  
the TV/VCR. Liquids that spill  
into it can cause serious  
damage.  
You can play or record a tape at:  
SP (Standard Play) speed  
SLP (Super Long Play) speed  
Your TV/VCR automatically plays  
tapes at the proper speed.  
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APPENDIX  
Specifications  
Heads  
Format  
VHS Standard  
CMC13410  
120V AC, 60Hz  
CMC19410  
120V AC, 60Hz  
Model  
Video: Four rotary heads  
Audio/control: One stationary  
head  
Erase: One full track erase, one  
audio track erase  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
Recording system  
Rotary, azimuth four-head  
helical scanning system  
Luminance: FM azimuth  
recording  
Color signal: Converted  
subcarrier phase shift recording  
Approx. 60watts when on  
Approx. 5watts when off  
366 x 382 x 381 mm  
Approx. 70watts when on  
Approx. 5watts when off  
486 x 468 x 487 mm  
Video  
Input  
Dimensions(w x d x h)  
Weight  
VIDEO IN jack (RCA) 1.0 V p-p,  
75-ohm unbalanced  
14.41 x 15.04 x 15.00 inches 19.13x 18.43 x 19.17 inches  
11.2kg ; 24.69lbs 19kg ; 41.89lbs  
Television system  
NTSC-type color signal EIA  
Standard (525 lines, 60 fields)  
Audio  
Input  
AUDIO IN jack (RCA) -8 dBm,  
50K-ohm unbalanced  
Audio track  
One track  
TV tuners  
Tape width  
VHF input: ch. 2 – ch. 13, cable  
channels “4A, A~W, W+1~W+84,  
A-5~A-1” 75-ohm unbalanced  
UHF input: ch. 14 – ch. 69 VHF,  
UHF one input 75-ohm unbalanced  
12.7 mm (1/2 inch)  
Record speed  
SP: 33.35 mm/s (1.31 in./s)  
SLP: 11.12 mm/s (0.43 in./s)  
Record/playback time  
480 minutes with T-160 used in  
SLP mode  
Operating temperature  
41° F – 104° F (5° C – 40° C)  
Operating humidity  
10% – 75%  
FF/REW time  
Less than 2 min. with T-120  
Equipment specifications are  
subject to change without  
notice  
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Curtis Mathes Color Television  
In-home service will be provided during the warranty labor period subject to availability within  
the contiguous United States. In-home service is not available in all areas. To receive in-home  
service, the product must be unobstructed and accessible to service personnel. If during in-  
home service repair can not be completed, it may be necessary to remove, repair and return  
the product. If in-home service is unavailable, Curtis Mathes may elect, at our option to provide  
for transportation of our choice to and from a Curtis Mathes authorized service center.  
Otherwise, transportation to and from the Curtis Mathes authorized service center is the  
responsibility of the purchaser.  
LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER  
This Curtis Mathes brand product, as supplied and distributed by Curtis Mathes and delivered  
new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by Curtis Mathes  
against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of:  
Ninety (90) Days Labor and One (1) Year Parts and  
Two (2) Years Warranty for Picture Tube (CRT)  
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products  
purchased and used in the United States. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must  
contact Curtis Mathes for determination of problem and service procedures. Warranty service  
can only be performed by a Curtis Mathes authorized service center. The original dated bill of  
sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to Curtis Mathes or authorized  
service center.  
This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship  
encountered in normal, noncommercial use of this product and shall not apply to the following,  
including, but not limited to: damage which occurs in shipment; delivery and installation;  
applications and uses for which this product was not intended; altered product or serial  
numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning  
or other acts of nature; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies,  
accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied or  
authorized by Curtis Mathes which damage this product or result in service problems; incorrect  
electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow  
operating instructions, cleaning, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered  
and prescribed in the instruction book; product removal and reinstallation; reception problems  
and distortion related to noise, echo, interference or other signal transmission and delivery  
problems; picture tube (CRT) brightness related to normal aging, or burned-in images. Curtis  
Mathes does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product.  
Curtis Mathes will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated  
herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited  
warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of Curtis  
Mathes and must be returned to Curtis Mathes. Replacement parts and products assume the  
remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.  
To obtain warranty service, please contact Curtis Mathes at: 1-877-456-2788  
For more product and customer support information, visit the Curtis Mathes website at:  
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THERE ARE NO EXPRESSED WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND  
DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,  
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY  
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESSED  
WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTY OR  
GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS  
PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON Curtis Mathes. Curtis Mathes SHALL NOT BE LIABLE  
FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER  
BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS  
OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, EVEN IF Curtis Mathes HAS  
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF  
ANY KIND AGAINST Curtis Mathes BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE  
PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY Curtis Mathes AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED  
DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK  
AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER'S  
PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF THE USE,  
MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY Curtis Mathes, NOT CAUSED  
DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF Curtis Mathes. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL  
NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS  
PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or  
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may  
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other  
rights which vary from state to state.  
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This product is listed by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. It is  
designed and manufactured to meet rigid U.L. safety standards  
against X-radiation, fire casualty and electrical hazards.  
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,  
Curtis Mathes has determined that  
this product or product model meets the  
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy effiency.  
3250 W. Big Beaver Rd.  
Troy, MI 48084  
For more information about this or other Curtis Mathes  
products, please visit our web site at: www.curtismathes.com.  
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