Curtis Mathes CMC19410, CMC13410 owner manual Using P.PLUS, Recording TV Programs as You Watch

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VCR OPERATION

Playing a Video Tape, continued

To return to the scene you marked:

1Press STOP.

2Press FF or REW to return to the scene you marked.

The TV/VCR stops the tape when the counter reaches “00:00:00.”

3Press PLAY to view the scene you marked again.

Using P.PLUS

Press P.PLUS to compensate for a poor rental tape.

Picture Plus : On

1Insert a tape and press PLAY.

2Press 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.

✔If the tape is ejected and reinserted, the Rental Plus feature will be OFF.

Recording TV Programs as You Watch

Recording

1With your TV/VCR turned on, and with a tape in the unit, press SPEED.

✔Be sure the record safety tab is in place. For information on the record safety tab, see page 40.

SP

The tape speed appears in the lower left corner of the screen.

2Press SPEED repeatedly until the speed you want (SLP, SP) appears.

✔SP (Standard Play) is the most common speed for recording. For more information on tape speeds, see page 40.

3Select the television channel you want by pressing CH▲ or CH▼ or by using the number buttons.

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).

4Press REC on the remote control.

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.

✔Press STOP at any time to stop recording.

✔Don’t change tape speeds while recording; this may cause picture distortion during playback.

When you finish recording, rewind the tape and remove it from the TV/VCR.

CHAPTER FOUR: VCR OPERATION

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Contents TV/VCR Combination Unit Important Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsProduct Important Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsGrounded so as to provide Contents Contents Chapter ONE List of FeaturesLearning about Your NEW TV/VCR Checking PartsFront Panel Controls & Jacks Understanding ControlsRear Panel +100 Remote Control21 P. pause/STILL Understanding the ControlsSLOW+ Connecting VHF UHF Antennas Chapter TWO InstallationSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Push the stem of the rod antenna into the antenna mountConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas InstallationConnecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR Cable Without a Converter BoxInstallation Replace the cover Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlTV Operation Chapter ThreeViewing On-screen Display Viewing the Main MenuProgramming Channels Selecting Signal SourceStoring Channels in Memory Press Menu to display the menuPress CH until Add/Erase is selected Press VOL+ Setting the ClockPress VOL+ Time Set menu appears Press VOL+ to finish the clock set Setting the datePress CH to select the Date Press Menu to exit the menuCustomizing Picture Settings Choosing Picture SettingsPress VOL+ to select Auto Clock Set On Press CH to select the PBS channelChoosing Picture Settings Using Automatic Picturre SettingsChoose Custom if you want to adjust the settings yourself Sharpness, Color, or TintUsing the On/Off Timer Setting the Sleep TimerSetting the on time Setting the off timeChapter Four VCR Operation PausingInserting and Ejecting Video Tape Playing a TapePlaying a Video Tape VCR OperationRecording Using P.PLUSRecording TV Programs as You Watch Timer Recording Using Advanced Recording FeaturesEditing While Recording One-touch RecordingUsing Advanced Recording Features Press CH to select MO/DAY. Press VOL+ Press Power to turn off the TV/VCRUsing Program Review Using True Repeat Chapter Five Special FeaturesUsing Block Repeat Press Stop to end the repeatUsing Block Repeat Special FeaturesPress VOL+ to turn the closed caption feature on CaptionsSetting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN Using the V-ChipRestrictions Using How to Set upMpaa rating Select a particular Mpaa V-chip screen will Appear. Press CH to selectCycle through the Mpaa Mpaa codesExcessive rating Frame Advance Using Special Playback FeaturesSkip search Slow motionMaking the Connections Copying, or Dubbing, a VideoDubbing Important warningIdentifying TV Problems Chapter SIX TroubleshootingIdentifying VCR Problems Caring for Your TV/VCR AppendixAppendix SpecificationsCurtis Mathes Color Television Appendix Memo AA68-02476A