Curtis Mathes CMC13410 User manual

CMC13410
CMC19410
TV/VCR Combination Unit
Owner’s Manual
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Warning! Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is
dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of
this product.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning
operation and maintenance has been included with this
product.
Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or mod-
ifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the
wide slot, and fully insert the plug.
Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of
copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard,
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Important Safety Information
Always be careful when using your TV/VCR. To reduce the risk
of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety
precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining
your machine.
• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the
TV/VCR.
• Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
• Heed all warnings on the TV/VCR and in the operating instructions.
• Follow all operating and use instructions.
• Unplug the TV/VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of
the manufacturer. Such additions may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock, or other personal injury.
• Do not use the TV/VCR where contact with or immersion in water is
a possibility, such as near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines,
swimming pools, etc.
• Provide ventilation for the TV/VCR. The unit is designed with slots in
the cabinet for ventilation to protect it from overheating. Do not
block these openings, and do not place the TV/VCR on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat
register. If you place the TV/VCR on a rack or bookcase, ensure that
there is adequate ventilation and that you’ve followed the
manufacturer’s instructions for mounting.
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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-
mended by the manufacturer or sold with the
TV/VCR. Follow the manufacturer’s 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.
• 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 doesn’t 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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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.
• 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
– 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
• 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.
This television receiver provides display of television closed
captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.
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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 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
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 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
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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
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
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
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List of Features
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
features you expect, TV/VCR has
included the following special
features:
• Easy-to-operate infrared
remote control
• Easy-to-use on-screen menu
system you can use from the
front panel or the remote
control
• Closed captioning
• On-screen programmed
recording of up to six events
in one year
• Digital auto-tracking
• Repeat play
• Infrared wireless remote
control system
• Quick start, full loading
system
• High speed rewinding
• High quality video circuitry
• 181-channel capability
(frequency synthesized tuner)
• Auto channel programming
• One-touch recording (up to
four hours)
• Eight hour recording on a
single T-160 video cassette
• Auto clock setting
• Rental picture plus
• Tri-lingual on-screen displays
(English, Spanish, and
French)
• V-chip feature
• Jet-search
Checking Parts
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.)
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Understanding the
Controls
Front Panel Controls & Jacks
The buttons on the front panel
control basic features.
For more advanced features,
you will use the remote control.
1VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks
Connect components, such
as a camcorder, to these
jacks.
2EARPHONE jack
Connect a set of earphones
(with a mini connector) to
this jack.
3STAND BY indicator
Lit when TV/VCR power is
Off.
4REC indicator
Lit when the TV/VCR is
recording or when program
times are stored.
5REMOTE sensor
Receives signals from the
remote control.
6STOP/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.
7REW button
Press to rewind a video
tape.
8PLAY button
Press to play a video tape.
9FF button
Press to fast forward a
video tape.
10 – VOL and VOL+ buttons
(VOLUME)
Press to change the volume
or to change features on
the menu.
11 CH▼and CH▲buttons
(CHANNEL)
Press to change channels
or to select features on the
menu.
12 POWER button
Press to turn the TV/VCR on
or off.
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Understanding the
Controls, continued
Rear Panel 1VHF antenna mount
VHF rod antenna mount.
See page 6.
2Antenna 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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Understanding the
Controls, continued
Remote Control
Use the remote control within 33
feet (10 meters) of the TV/VCR
and point it directly at the
TV/VCR.
1POWER
Press to turn the TV/VCR
on and off.
2NUMBER BUTTONS
Press to select specific
channels.
3+100
Press to select channels over
100.
4REW (rewind)
Press to rewind a tape.
5STOP
Press to stop a tape.
6PLAY
Press to play a tape.
7FF (fast forward)
Press to fast forward a
tape.
8CLEAR
Press to correct
programming errors, clear
programs, or reset the tape
counter.
9–VOL and VOL+ (volume)
Press – VOL to decrease or
VOL+ to increase the
volume.
10 CH▲and CH▼ (channel)
Press CH▲or CH▼ to
change channels. Also
used with the menu
system.
11 MENU
Press to display the on-
screen menu.
12 DISPLAY
Press to show on-screen
displays.
13 LINE IN
Press to select the
component connected to
the Audio/Video jacks.
14 PRE-CH (previous channel)
Press to return to the last
channel viewed.
15 MUTE
Press to silence the
volume.
16 P.STD (picture-standard)
Press to select memorized
or standard picture
settings.
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Understanding the
Controls, continued
Remote Control
Use the remote control within 33
feet (10 meters) of the TV/VCR
and point it directly at the
TV/VCR.
17 EJECT
Press to eject a tape.
18 REC (record)
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.
23 F.ADV (frame advance)/SKIP
Press to advance a tape
frame-by-frame or to use
skip search.
24 SLOW+, –
Press to watch a tape in
slow motion.
25 REPEAT
Press to play a tape or a
section of tape repeatedly.
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Connecting VHF and
UHF Antennas
If you do not have cable TV, you
must connect an antenna to your
TV/VCR. First you need to identify
your antenna’s lead type:
• 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.
• If your antenna has a 75-ohm
round lead (see the
illustration below), see
“Antennas With 75-ohm
Round Leads,” on this page.
• If you have two antennas,
see “Separate VHF and UHF
Antennas,” on this page.
Antennas With 300-ohm
Flat Twin Leads
If you use a different 300-ohm
antenna with twin flat leads,
follow the directions below, but
skip step 1.
1Push the stem of the rod
antenna into the antenna
mount.
2Place the wires from the twin
leads under the screws on
the 300-75 ohm adapter (not
supplied). Use a screwdriver
to tighten the screws.
3Plug the adapter into the
terminal on the rear panel of
the TV/VCR.
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.
Antennas With 75-ohm
Round Leads
1Plug the lead into the
terminal on the rear panel of
the TV/VCR.
Separate VHF and UHF
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.
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Antennas, continued
If you use a different 300-ohm
antenna with twin flat leads, fol-
low the directions below, but skip
step 1.
1Push the stem of the rod
antenna into the antenna
mount.
2Connect both antenna leads
to a combiner.
3Plug the combiner into the
terminal on the rear panel of
the TV/VCR.
Connecting Cable TV
Systems to the TV/VCR
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 Without a
Converter Box
To connect cable without a
converter box:
1Plug the incoming cable into
the terminal on the rear
panel of the TV/VCR.
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.
You will need the following
pieces of equipment, which you
can purchase from an
electronics store:
• A two-way splitter
• An RF (A/B) switch
• Four lengths of coaxial cable
1Plug the incoming cable into
the 2-way splitter.
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2Connect one of the coaxial cables between the splitter and the
input on the converter box.
3Connect a second coaxial cable between the output of the
converter box and the “B” input on the RF (A/B) switch.
4Connect a third coaxial cable between the splitter and the “A”
input on the RF (A/B) switch.
5Connect the fourth coaxial cable between the output on the RF
(A/B) switch and the terminal on the TV/VCR’s back panel.
Choose the “A” position 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).
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
1Open the battery compartment by pressing down on the back
cover’s tab, then lifting up.
2Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the + and –
ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
3Replace 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.
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Viewing the
On-screen Display
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.
1With the power on, press
DISPLAY.
✔This display disappears from the
screen within ten seconds.
2Press DISPLAY again (while
the display items are still on
the TV/VCR screen) to display
the time counter.
Press DISPLAY once more to
remove all displays from the
screen and return to normal
viewing.
Viewing the Main Menu
1With the power on, press
MENU.
The main menu appears on
the screen. Press MENU
again to remove the main
menu from the screen.
The menu will disappear from
the screen in less than thirty
seconds if you don’t press
any buttons on the remote.
Selecting the
On-screen Language
On-screen text can appear in
English, Spanish, or French.
1Press MENU to display the
menu.
2Press CH▼until “Setup” is
selected. Press VOL+.
3Press CH▼until “Language”
is selected. Press VOL– or
VOL+ to select the on-screen
language you want.
ANT 04
Stop Clock : 10:30am
Picture : Custom
Sleep : off
Speed : SP
00:00:00
Menu
Picture
Time Set
Setup
VCR Setup
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Picture
Time Set
Setup
VCR Setup
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V-chip
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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
The first step in programming
your TV/VCR is to select the
signal source of your antenna or
cable TV system.
1Press MENU to display the
menu.
2Press CH▼until “Setup” is
highlighted. Press VOL+.
3Press VOL– or VOL+ to select
“Antenna,” “Cable STD,”
“Cable HRC,” or “Cable IRC.”
✔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.
Programming
the Channels
Storing Channels in
Memory
Your TV/VCR can automatically
memorize all the channels you
receive. Once they are in
memory, you can use CH▲and
CH▼to select channels without
using the number buttons.
✔Before you can store channels in
memory, you must have already
selected the signal source. See
“Selecting the Signal Source” on
this page.
1Press MENU to display the
menu.
2Press CH▼until “Setup” is
highlighted. Press VOL+.
3Press CH▼until “Auto
Program” is highlighted.
4Press VOL– or VOL+ button to
begin automatic
programming.
The TV/VCR automatically
cycles through all the
channel numbers and places
the available channels in
memory. This takes two to
three minutes.
✔Press MENU at any time to
interrupt the programming
process and return to normal
viewing.
5When the programming
process is complete, press
CH▲or CH▼to scan the
channels stored in the
TV/VCR’s memory.
✔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.
Adding and Erasing
Channels in Memory
• When entering single-digit
channels, press 0 first. For
example, to select channel 8,
press 0, then 8.
Setup
TV/Line : TV
Air/Cable : Antenna
Auto Program
Add/Erase
Auto Clock Set
Language : English
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu
Menu
Picture
Time Set
Setup
VCR Setup
Caption
V-chip
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Exit
Setup
TV/Line : TV
Air/Cable : Antenna
Auto Program
Add/Erase
Auto Clock Set
Language : English
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu
Auto Program
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Programming
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.
You can manually add or erase a
channel from your TV/VCR’s
memory.
1Press MENU to display the
menu.
2Press CH▼until “Setup” is
selected.
3Press VOL+ to display the
Setup menu.
4Press CH▼until “Add/Erase”
is selected.
Press VOL+.
5Press VOL+ or VOL- to select
a channel.
6Press CH▼until “Add/Erase”
is selected.
Press VOL+ to select
“Added” or “Erased”.
You can still view a channel that
is not stored in memory by using
the number buttons to select the
channel directly.
Setting the Clock
To record programs while you
are away, or to use the sleep
timer, you must first set the
clock and calendar.
There are two ways to set the
clock:
Option 1, Manual: The digits for
hours and minutes are entered
directly.
Option 2, Auto: The TV’s clock is
synchronized to a time signal
sent out by the local PBS
channel.
Option 1: Setting the clock
directly (“Manual” Method)
1Press MENU to display the
menu.
2Press CH▼until “Time Set”
is selected. Press VOL+.
3Press VOL+.
The Time Set menu appears.
4Press VOL+ to select the hour
digits. Press CH▼ or CH▲
repeatedly until the correct
hour appears.
✔Be sure to set the correct time of
day (am or pm), which appears to
the right of the minutes.
Setup
TV/Line : TV
Air/Cable : Antenna
Auto Program
Add/Erase
Auto Clock Set
Language : English
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu
Setup
TV/Line : TV
Air/Cable : Antenna
Auto Program
Add/Erase
Auto Clock Set
Language : English
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu
Add/Erase
Channel : ANT 07
Add/Erase : Added
▲▼Move œ√Adj. Menu Menu
Picture
Time Set
Setup
VCR Setup
Caption
V-chip
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Time Set
Clock 12:00pm
On Time 12:00pm Off
Off Time 12:00pm Off
Sleep Off
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu
Time Set
Clock 07:00pm
Date 01/01/2002 Tue
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Setting the Clock,
continued
5Press VOL+ to select the
minute digits. Press CH▲or
CH▼ repeatedly until the
correct minute appears.
Press VOL+ to finish the
clock set.
Setting the date
1Press CH▼to select the
Date.
2Press VOL+ to select the
month digits. Press CH▲or
CH▼to set the current
month.
3Press VOL+ to select the day
digits. Press CH▲or CH▼to
set the current day.
4Press VOL+ to select the year
digits. Press CH▲or CH▼to
set the current year.
✔If you make a mistake, press
VOL – to move back to the
incorrect item. Press CH▲and
CH▼to change the item.
5Press MENU to exit the
menu.
Option 2: Using the Local PBS
channel to Automatically Set
the TV Clock:
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.
1Press MENU to display the
menu.
2Press CH▼until “Setup” is
selected. Press VOL+.
Time Set
Clock 07:30pm
Date 01/01/2002 Tue
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Time Set
Clock 07:30pm
Date 01/01/2002 Tue
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Time Set
Clock 07:30pm
Date 05/01/2002 Thu
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Time Set
Clock 07:30pm
Date 05/05/2002 Wed
œ√Move ▲▼Adj. Menu
Time Set
Clock 07:30pm
Date 05/05/2002 Wed
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Menu
Picture
Time Set
Setup
VCR Setup
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Setting the Clock,
continued
3Press CH▼until “Auto Clock
Set” is selected. Press VOL+.
4Press VOL+ to select Auto
Clock Set “On”.
5Press CH▼to select the
“PBS channel”.
6 Press VOL +. Press CH▲and
CH▼to select your local
PBS channel. Press
VOL + or
VOL -
again to lock in the PBS
channel.
✔The picture changes according to the
channel.
7Press the CH▼button to
select the “Time Zone”
✔While “Time Zone” is selected, press
either VOL + or VOL - to change the
Time Zone.
Sequence : ATL., EAST, CEN., MTN.,
PAC., ALAS, HAW.
8Press CH▼to select the
“DST”(Daylight Savings
Time).
✔While “DST” is selected, press VOL +
to indicate “Yes,” or “No.”
(Set DST “Yes” on the appropriate day
in April. And set DST “No” on the
appropriate day in October.)
9Press MENU to exit the
menu.
✔The time is automatically corrected
when viewing your local PBS channel.
Choosing
Picture Settings
Your TV/VCR has preset
standard values for picture
settings (contrast, brightness,
sharpness, color, and tint). You
can also customize these
settings.
Customizing
Picture Settings
1Press MENU to display the
menu.
2Press CH▼until “Picture” is
selected. Press VOL+.
Setup
TV/Line : TV
Air/Cable : Antenna
Auto Program
Add/Erase
Auto Clock Set
Language : English
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu
Auto Clock Set
Auto Clock Set : On
PBS Channel : 06
Time Zone : CEN.
DST : No
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu
Auto Clock Set
Auto Clock Set : On
PBS Channel : 06
Time Zone : CEN.
DST : No
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu
Auto Clock Set
Auto Clock Set : On
PBS Channel : 07
Time Zone : CEN.
DST : No
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu
Auto Clock Set
Auto Clock Set : On
PBS Channel : 07
Time Zone : HAW.
DST : No
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu
Auto Clock Set
Auto Clock Set : On
PBS Channel : 07
Time Zone : HAW.
DST : Yes
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu
Menu
Picture
Time Set
Setup
VCR Setup
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