Curtis Mathes CMC13003 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 Information Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsGrounded so as to provide Contents Contents Chapter ONE List of FeaturesLearning about Your NEW TV/VCR Checking PartsFront Panel Jacks Understanding ControlsEarphone jack Understanding the ControlsVHF antenna mount Rear PanelSee Antenna terminalNumber buttons Remote Control21 P. pause/STILL 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 Memory Press VOL+Programming the Channels Setting the ClockPress VOL+ Time Set menu appears Press VOL+ Press CH or CH to set the current minute Setting the datePress CH or CH to set the current month Customizing Picture Settings Choosing Picture SettingsPress CH Or CH Select another setting or Press Menu to exit Press P-STDUsing 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 Using Advanced Recording Features Timer RecordingEditing While Recording One-touch RecordingUsing Advanced Recording Features Press Power to turn off the TV/VCR Using Program Review Using Turbo Rewind Chapter Five Special FeaturesUsing True Repeat Viewing the Demonstration ModeUsing Block Repeat Special FeaturesPress VOL+ to turn the closed caption feature on Viewing Closed Captions Using the V-ChipUsing the V-Chip How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelinesFV Fantasy violence Dialog Sexual situation Violence See next section How to set the FV, D, L, SSimilarly, if you block the TV Adult group will be blockedThis case, use the V-Chip function for an emergency escape Excessive ratingMaking the Connections Copying, or Dubbing, a VideoDubbing Important warningIdentifying TV Problems Chapter SIX TroubleshootingIdentifying VCR Problems Caring for Your TV/VCR AppendixAppendix SpecificationsCurtis Mathes Tronics Color Television Limited Warranty to Original PurchaserMemo Memo AA68-00951AENG
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