Curtis Mathes CMC13410, CMC19410 owner manual Chapter SIX Troubleshooting, Identifying TV Problems

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CHAPTER SIX TROUBLESHOOTING

Identifying TV Problems

Poor picture, no picture, blurred picture, or blue screen.

•Try another channel. Make sure the unit is plugged into a working wall outlet.

•Adjust the antenna.

•Press LINE IN.

•Check all wire connections.

Poor sound quality.

•Try another channel.

•Adjust the antenna.

No color, wrong colors or tints.

•Make sure the program is broadcast in color.

•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.

Picture rolls vertically.

•Adjust the antenna.

•Check all wire connections.

Identifying VCR

Problems

Unit won’t turn on.

•Make sure the unit is plugged into a working wall outlet.

•Press the POWER button.

Unit won’t take video tape.

•Make sure the tape is window side up with the arrow pointing away from you.

•Make sure there is no other tape in the compartment.

Unit didn’t record a program.

•Make sure the antenna or cable is connected and that the TV/VCR is receiving the broadcast signal.

•Make sure the record safety tab on the tape is intact.

Unit didn’t record a timer program.

•Make sure the unit was turned off.

•Check the programmed start and stop times.

•Make sure the time is set correctly.

There is no picture, the picture is distorted during video tape playback, or noise or streaks appear in the picture.

•Adjust the tracking.

•Clean the video heads.

•Make sure there has been a recording on the tape.

You can’t receive regular broadcasts.

•Check the antenna or cable connections.

Rewind command doesn’t work.

•Make sure the VCR is not in pause mode.

•Make sure the tape hasn’t already been rewound.

Fast forward command doesn’t work.

•Make sure the VCR is not in pause mode.

•Make sure the tape hasn’t already been forwarded.

Picture is streaked during pause mode.

This is normal for SP recordings.

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Contents TV/VCR Combination Unit Product Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Important Safety InformationGrounded so as to provide Contents Contents Learning about Your NEW TV/VCR List of FeaturesChapter ONE Checking PartsUnderstanding Controls Front Panel Controls & JacksRear Panel Remote Control +100SLOW+ Understanding the Controls21 P. pause/STILL Separate VHF and UHF Antennas Chapter TWO InstallationConnecting VHF UHF Antennas Push the stem of the rod antenna into the antenna mountConnecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR InstallationConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas Cable Without a Converter BoxInstallation Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Replace the coverViewing On-screen Display Chapter ThreeTV Operation Viewing the Main MenuStoring Channels in Memory Selecting Signal SourceProgramming Channels Press Menu to display the menuPress VOL+ Time Set menu appears Setting the ClockPress CH until Add/Erase is selected Press VOL+ Press CH to select the Date Setting the datePress VOL+ to finish the clock set Press Menu to exit the menuPress VOL+ to select Auto Clock Set On Choosing Picture SettingsCustomizing Picture Settings Press CH to select the PBS channelChoose Custom if you want to adjust the settings yourself Using Automatic Picturre SettingsChoosing Picture Settings Sharpness, Color, or TintSetting the on time Setting the Sleep TimerUsing the On/Off Timer Setting the off timeInserting and Ejecting Video Tape PausingChapter Four VCR Operation Playing a TapeVCR Operation Playing a Video TapeRecording TV Programs as You Watch Using P.PLUSRecording Editing While Recording Using Advanced Recording FeaturesTimer 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 Using Block Repeat Chapter Five Special FeaturesUsing True Repeat Press Stop to end the repeatPress VOL+ to turn the closed caption feature on Special FeaturesUsing Block Repeat CaptionsUsing the V-Chip Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PINHow to Set up Restrictions UsingCycle through the Mpaa V-chip screen will Appear. Press CH to selectMpaa rating Select a particular Mpaa Mpaa codesExcessive rating Skip search Using Special Playback FeaturesFrame Advance Slow motionDubbing Copying, or Dubbing, a VideoMaking the Connections Important warningIdentifying VCR Problems Chapter SIX TroubleshootingIdentifying TV Problems Appendix Caring for Your TV/VCRSpecifications AppendixCurtis Mathes Color Television Appendix Memo AA68-02476A