Curtis Mathes CMC13410, CMC19410 owner manual VCR Operation, Playing a Video Tape

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VCR OPERATION

Playing a Video Tape,

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Using Picture Search

Picture Search lets you quickly search a pre-recorded video tape for a particular scene.

1While playing a tape, press and release FF or REW.

The images from the tape are displayed on the screen at a high speed.

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.

There is no sound while you search for a picture at high speeds, and some horizontal streaks may appear on the screen.

2When you find the scene you want, press and release FF or REW again to resume playing the tape at regular speed.

Using Tracking

This feature automatically adjusts tracking on video tapes.

1Insert and play a video tape.

When the tape begins to play, the TV/VCR begins automatic tracking.

The tracking display will 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 +,-.

2If automatic tracking doesn’t remove the streaks from the picture, press and hold TRK+ or TRK– until the streaks disappear.

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.

1While a tape is playing, press DISPLAY twice.

00:01:41

The time counter appears.

The counter displays time only for recorded sections of tape. Blank tapes or blank sections of tapes do not affect the counter display.

2Press CLEAR to set the counter to “00:00:00.”

The TV/VCR automatically resets the counter to “00:00:00” when you eject a tape or record.

3Press DISPLAY to remove the time counter.

Using Memory Stop

Memory Stop makes it easy to find a particular scene in a video tape. The TV/VCR automatically stops rewinding or fast 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.

1While playing a tape, when you reach the scene you want, press DISPLAY twice.

The time counter appears.

2Press CLEAR to reset the timer to “00:00:00.”

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Contents TV/VCR Combination Unit Important Safety Instructions Important Safety InformationProduct Important Safety Instructions Important Safety InformationGrounded so as to provide Contents Contents List of Features Chapter ONELearning about Your NEW TV/VCR Checking PartsUnderstanding Controls Front Panel Controls & JacksRear Panel Remote Control +100Understanding the Controls 21 P. pause/STILLSLOW+ Chapter TWO Installation Connecting VHF UHF AntennasSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Push the stem of the rod antenna into the antenna mountInstallation Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasConnecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR Cable Without a Converter BoxInstallation Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Replace the coverChapter Three TV OperationViewing On-screen Display Viewing the Main MenuSelecting Signal Source Programming ChannelsStoring Channels in Memory Press Menu to display the menuSetting the Clock Press CH until Add/Erase is selected Press VOL+Press VOL+ Time Set menu appears Setting the date Press VOL+ to finish the clock setPress CH to select the Date Press Menu to exit the menuChoosing Picture Settings Customizing Picture SettingsPress VOL+ to select Auto Clock Set On Press CH to select the PBS channelUsing Automatic Picturre Settings Choosing Picture SettingsChoose Custom if you want to adjust the settings yourself Sharpness, Color, or TintSetting the Sleep Timer Using the On/Off TimerSetting the on time Setting the off timePausing Chapter Four VCR OperationInserting and Ejecting Video Tape Playing a TapeVCR Operation Playing a Video TapeUsing P.PLUS RecordingRecording TV Programs as You Watch Using Advanced Recording Features Timer RecordingEditing While Recording One-touch RecordingUsing Advanced Recording Features Press Power to turn off the TV/VCR Press CH to select MO/DAY. Press VOL+Using Program Review Chapter Five Special Features Using True RepeatUsing Block Repeat Press Stop to end the repeatSpecial Features Using Block RepeatPress VOL+ to turn the closed caption feature on CaptionsUsing the V-Chip Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PINHow to Set up Restrictions UsingV-chip screen will Appear. Press CH to select Mpaa rating Select a particular MpaaCycle through the Mpaa Mpaa codesExcessive rating Using Special Playback Features Frame AdvanceSkip search Slow motionCopying, or Dubbing, a Video Making the ConnectionsDubbing Important warningChapter SIX Troubleshooting Identifying TV ProblemsIdentifying VCR Problems Appendix Caring for Your TV/VCRSpecifications AppendixCurtis Mathes Color Television Appendix Memo AA68-02476A