Curtis Mathes CMC19410, CMC13410 owner manual Appendix, Caring for Your TV/VCR

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APPENDIX

Caring for Your TV/VCR

About Video Tapes

Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV/VCR.

Placement

•Do not place the TV/VCR near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places.

•Do not place the TV/VCR near appliances with electric motors that create magnetic fields, such as vacuum cleaners.

•Keep the ventilation openings clear; do not place the TV/VCR on a soft surface, such as cloth or paper.

•Place the TV/VCR in an upright position only.

Liquids

Do not handle liquids near or on the TV/VCR. Liquids that spill into it can cause serious damage.

Cabinet

•Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside.

•Wipe your TV/VCR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use water, cleaning fluids, wax, or chemicals.

•Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet.

Video Heads

•Use a head cleaning tape to remove any dirt that has accumulated on the video heads.

•Follow the instructions that come with the cleaning tape; excessive use of a cleaning tape can shorten head life.

Temperature

If your TV/VCR is moved from a cold to a warm place, unplug the power cord, and allow at least two hours for moisture that may have formed inside the unit to dry completely.

Use only video tapes marked VHS with this TV/VCR.

Caring for Video Tapes

•Keep tapes away from direct sunlight, heat or cold.

•Insert tapes with the window side up and the arrow pointing away from you.

•Do not subject tapes to violent vibrations or shocks.

•Never try to take apart or splice a video tape.

•Do not open the cassette, touch the tape, or put anything inside the tape case.

•Read the instructions supplied with video tapes.

Recording Speeds

You can play or record a tape at:

•SP (Standard Play) speed

•SLP (Super Long Play) speed

Your TV/VCR automatically plays tapes at the proper speed.

Recording at slower tape speeds allows tapes to hold more program material.

TAPE

SP

SLP

 

T-60

1 hr.

3 hrs.

T-120

2 hrs.

6 hrs.

 

T-160

2 hrs.,

8 hrs.

 

40 mins.

 

 

 

The Record Safety Tab

Most video tapes have a safety tab that must be intact to record. To protect a tape from erasure, you can break off the tab.

To record on a cassette with the tab removed, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

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Contents TV/VCR Combination Unit Important Safety Instructions Important Safety InformationProduct Important Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsGrounded so as to provide Contents Contents Checking Parts List of FeaturesChapter ONE Learning about Your NEW TV/VCRFront Panel Controls & Jacks Understanding ControlsRear Panel +100 Remote ControlUnderstanding the Controls 21 P. pause/STILLSLOW+ Push the stem of the rod antenna into the antenna mount Chapter TWO InstallationConnecting VHF UHF Antennas Separate VHF and UHF AntennasCable Without a Converter Box InstallationConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas Connecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCRInstallation Replace the cover Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlViewing the Main Menu Chapter ThreeTV Operation Viewing On-screen DisplayPress Menu to display the menu Selecting Signal SourceProgramming Channels Storing Channels in MemorySetting the Clock Press CH until Add/Erase is selected Press VOL+Press VOL+ Time Set menu appears Press Menu to exit the menu Setting the datePress VOL+ to finish the clock set Press CH to select the DatePress CH to select the PBS channel Choosing Picture SettingsCustomizing Picture Settings Press VOL+ to select Auto Clock Set OnSharpness, Color, or Tint Using Automatic Picturre SettingsChoosing Picture Settings Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings yourselfSetting the off time Setting the Sleep TimerUsing the On/Off Timer Setting the on timePlaying a Tape PausingChapter Four VCR Operation Inserting and Ejecting Video TapePlaying a Video Tape VCR OperationUsing P.PLUS RecordingRecording TV Programs as You Watch One-touch Recording Using Advanced Recording FeaturesTimer Recording Editing While RecordingUsing Advanced Recording Features Press CH to select MO/DAY. Press VOL+ Press Power to turn off the TV/VCRUsing Program Review Press Stop to end the repeat Chapter Five Special FeaturesUsing True Repeat Using Block RepeatCaptions Special FeaturesUsing Block Repeat Press VOL+ to turn the closed caption feature onSetting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN Using the V-ChipRestrictions Using How to Set upMpaa codes V-chip screen will Appear. Press CH to selectMpaa rating Select a particular Mpaa Cycle through the MpaaExcessive rating Slow motion Using Special Playback FeaturesFrame Advance Skip searchImportant warning Copying, or Dubbing, a VideoMaking the Connections DubbingChapter SIX Troubleshooting Identifying TV ProblemsIdentifying VCR Problems Caring for Your TV/VCR AppendixAppendix SpecificationsCurtis Mathes Color Television Appendix Memo AA68-02476A
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