Curtis Mathes CMC13410 Using Special Playback Features, Frame Advance, Skip search, Slow motion

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SPECIAL FEATURES

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.

Frame Advance

Frame Advance allows you to watch a tape frame-by-frame.

1While a tape is playing, press P./STILL on the remote.

If the picture jitters, pressTRK +,- .

2Press F.ADV/SKIP repeatedly to move forward frame-by- frame. Do not hold the button down.

Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

Skip search

Skip search allows you to quickly search through a short section of tape.

1While a tape is playing, press F.ADV/SKIP.

The TV/VCR will fast-forward through the tape for 60 seconds, then continue playing.

Slow motion

You can watch a tape at various slow-motion speeds.

1While 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.

2Press SLOW + or SLOW – to adjust the slow motion speed between 1/5 and 1/60 normal speed.

3Press PLAY to resume normal play.

There is no sound during slow motion.

✔It is normal to occasionally see some streaks or jitter during slow motion play.

✔If slow motion continues for more than five minutes, the TV/VCR may play automatically to protect the tape and video heads.

Jet search

When pressing FF or REW during play, the search speed becomes faster.

36 CHAPTER FIVE: SPECIAL FEATURES

CHAPTER FIVE: SPECIAL FEATURES

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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