Using Special Playback Features | Curtis Mathes CMC13410, CMC19410

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.

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CHAPTER FIVE: SPECIAL FEATURES

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Curtis Mathes CMC13410, CMC19410 Using Special Playback Features, Frame Advance, Skip search, Slow motion, Jet search

Contents

TV/VCR Combination Unit Important Safety Instructions Important Safety InformationProduct Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Information Grounded so as to provide Contents Contents List of Features Chapter ONELearning about Your NEW TV/VCR Checking Parts Understanding Controls Front Panel Controls & Jacks Rear Panel Remote Control +100 Understanding 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 mount Installation Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasConnecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR Cable Without a Converter Box Installation Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Replace the cover Chapter Three TV OperationViewing On-screen Display Viewing the Main Menu Selecting Signal Source Programming ChannelsStoring Channels in Memory Press Menu to display the menu Setting 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 menu Choosing Picture Settings Customizing Picture SettingsPress VOL+ to select Auto Clock Set On Press CH to select the PBS channel Using Automatic Picturre Settings Choosing Picture SettingsChoose Custom if you want to adjust the settings yourself Sharpness, Color, or Tint Setting the Sleep Timer Using the On/Off TimerSetting the on time Setting the off time Pausing Chapter Four VCR OperationInserting and Ejecting Video Tape Playing a Tape VCR Operation Playing a Video Tape Using P.PLUS RecordingRecording TV Programs as You Watch Using Advanced Recording Features Timer RecordingEditing While Recording One-touch Recording Using 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 repeat Special Features Using Block RepeatPress VOL+ to turn the closed caption feature on Captions Using the V-Chip Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN How to Set up Restrictions Using V-chip screen will Appear. Press CH to select Mpaa rating Select a particular MpaaCycle through the Mpaa Mpaa codes Excessive rating Using Special Playback Features Frame AdvanceSkip search Slow motion Copying, or Dubbing, a Video Making the ConnectionsDubbing Important warning Chapter SIX Troubleshooting Identifying TV ProblemsIdentifying VCR Problems Appendix Caring for Your TV/VCR Specifications Appendix Curtis Mathes Color Television Appendix Memo AA68-02476A