Curtis Mathes CM25101S, CM27101S CRT Television User Manual
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1. E EOE a En Language English Language English Reception Air gt Input Linet Memorize Channels Add Delete Channels Input TV gt Language English Reception Air Memorize Channels Add Delete Channels Input TV Select Adjust Next Select Adjust mNext E SOT Language English gt Input Line2 Select Adjust mNext CM25101S 1 m SOE Language English Language English Reception Air Input Line Memorize Channels Add Delete Channels Input TV Language English Reception Air Memorize Channels Add Delete Channels Input TV Select Adjust mNext Select gt Adjust mNext Select Adjust mNext Ga Chapter 3 Operating Your TV Adjusting Video Settings You may wish to adjust the video settings e g contrast or color to obtain the most pleasing pic ture To do so follow these directions 1 With the TV on press the MENU button then Video menu will appear 2 The Settings item will be selected Use the VOL buttons to turn Settings to Preset or Custom 3 Use the WCHA buttons to select the video setting you wish to adjust Descriptions of the video settings are on the next page Use the VOL buttons to adjust the video setting to the level you prefer Use the WCH A buttons to select another video setting to adjust When you are finished press the MENU button to return to normal TV2. There is no picture or sound on some UHF channels Try another station If the other stations are OK it may be a station problem e Check that the antenna is connected is in good working order has no broken wires and is adjust ed correctly e See if anything is interfering with the antenna signal e Make sure the AIR CABLE setting is correct The sound is OK but the picture is poor e Try another station If the other stations are OK it may be a station problem e Check that the antenna is connected and is in good working order has no broken wires and is adjusted correctly The picture is OK but the sound is poor Try another station If the other stations are OK it may be a station problem e Check that the antenna is connected is in good working order has no broken wires and is adjust ed correctly There is poor reception on some channels e Try another station If the other stations are OK it may be a station problem e Check that the antenna is connected is in good working order has no broken wires and is adjust ed correctly You cannot tune to a cable channel e Make sure the AIR CABLE setting is correct The channel may not be programmed into memory The picture rolls slants shows lines is grainy has poor color or has ghosts e Try another station If the other stations are OK it may be a station problem e Check that the antenna is connected is in good working order has no broken w
3. Turning Your TV On 1 To turn your TV on press the POWER button on the remote control You can also use the POWER button on the front panel Make sure your TV is plugged in before you try to turn it on Programming Your TV s Channel Memory Your TV s memory determines the channels that are available using the WCH A buttons If a chan nel is not in memory you can tune to it with the number buttons but not with the WCH A buttons Follow these steps to program your TV s memory 1 With the TV on press the MENU button twice then the Set Up menu will appear 2 Use the WCHA buttons to select Reception then use the VOL buttons to select Air or Cable If you connected an antenna to your TV select Air If you connected a cable system select Cable 3 Use the WCHA buttons to select Memorize Channels then use the VOL buttons to enter the Memorize Channels process 4 Press the MENU button to return to Set Up menu 5 Press the MENU button four times to return to normal TV viewing Your TV s channel memory will not be affected by a power outage You will not need to re program the memory unless you change the type of cable or antenna connected to your TV eko Language English Language Reception Air Reception Memorize Channels Memorize Channels Add Delete Channels Add Delete Channels Input TV Input Select Adjust Next Select 4 Adjust Memorize Cha
4. TV displays edges of objects on screen If the TV shows multiple verti cal lines at the edges of an object press the lt VOL button if the vertical edges of on screen objects are fuzzy press the VOL button The color setting controls the intensity of color If the color is over saturated press the VOL but ton if the color is washed out press the VOL button The tint setting controls the relationship of red and green in a picture Tint is especially noticeable in flesh tones If flesh tones seem too red or purple press the VOL button if flesh tones are too green press the lt VOL button 14 Chapter 3 Operating Your TV CHAPTER Using Timer Functions Your TV has a built in clock and you can set the TV to turn on and off at times that you select You can also set your TV to turn off after counting down a certain amount of time Setting the Clock 1 With the TV turned on press the MENU button until Time menu is displayed 2 The Set Clock item will be selected Press the VOL buttons to set the clock If you hold down either VOL or VOL button the corresponding numbers will change more quickly 3 When the clock is set correctly use the WCH A buttons to select another Time function or press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing B ERER EB EuETJ Set Clock Set Clock 12 00AM Set Clock 12 00AM Wake Up Time Wake Up Time Wake Up Time Off
5. Time Off Time Feine Off Time Sleep Timer ii Sleep Timer O min Sleep Timer Select Adjust Select Adjust mNext Select 4 gt Adjust Setting the Wake up time Tf you enter a time in the Wake Up Time setting your TV will automatically turn on at that time Follow these instructions to set the Wake Up Time After Wake up Time is turned on the TV set if user does not input the user control e g remote CH or VOL key within 15 minutes the TV set will turn off automatically If user inputs the user con trol within 15 minutes the TV set will turn on continuously It is a safety feature to prevent any kind of problem without human control 1 With the TV turned on press the MENU button until Time menu is displayed 2 Use the WCHA buttons to select Wake Up Time item 3 If you hold down either VOL or VOL button the corresponding numbers will change more quickly 4 When the setting is correct use the WCH A buttons to select another Time function or press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing m SE Set Clock 12 00 AM Wake Up Time 06 30 AM Off Time 1 Sn S EET Set Clock 12 00AM Set Clock 12 00AM Wake Up Time gt Wake Up Time Off Time 3 Off Time Sleep Timer ii Sleep Timer Sleep Timer 0 min Select 4 Adjust mNext Select 4 Adjust Select Adjust Chapter 4 Using Timer Fun
6. battery compartment on the back of the remote control 2 Install two AA size batteries not included as shown Make sure the and terminals are oriented correctly 3 Replace the cover Notes Do not mix different types of batteries or mix an old and a new battery Remove and replace weak batteries Weak batteries can leak and damage your controller Dispose of batteries properly never throw them into a fire Point your remote at the center of the front of the TV Make sure the receiver is not blocked The remote control can operate up to 30 feet away from the TV if you are directly facing the front of the TV Operating distance diminishes as you move to the sides of the TV Chapter 1 Overview of Your Equipment EB Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV Your TV will provide you with the best performance if you connect it to an external antenna or cable system Follow the directions below to make this connection Please note that you will nor mally only have to make one of the connections shown below not all of them All connections will be made to the antenna terminal on the back of your TV The antenna terminal is a silver metal post partially surrounded by two plastic tabs For help in locating the antenna termi nal see Your TV s Back Panel on page 5 Connecting an Antenna E If your antenna ends in a single coaxial lead simply
7. color television receiver It incorporates a host of fea tures designed to give you excellent performance for many years to come We realize that you re eager to turn it on and begin enjoying the high quality pictures it delivers just as quick ly as possible but we ask you to take a few minutes to read the instructions in the booklet to familiarize your self with the receiver its functions and some features which may be new to you If you follow the instruc tions this unit should give you many years of viewing pleasure If for any reason it does not we want to hear about it Please write to us at the address above CurtisMathes always welcomes comments and suggestions on this or any of our other products On the other hand when you discover the enjoyment reliability and ease of use that is built into it we hope that you will tell your friends and consider CurtisMathes when you make your next purchase of home enter tainment equipment In addition to TV receivers CurtisMathes produces a full line of audiovisual products built to the same high design engineering and manufacturing standards as this unit Here are a few tips that will keep your TV receiver looking great and performing for years to come e Avoid putting it in excessively hot locations Damage to the cabinet or premature component failures can result There are ventilation holes in the bottom and rear of the cabinet Make sure that they remain unobstructed Do not
8. interior finish lamps glass and temperature probes if supplied are not covered under this warranty Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty The warranty is only valid on products purchased and used in the United States and Puerto Rico This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale of this electronic product Initially defective product Over the Counter Exchange Initially defective is described as when the dealer opens the product carton and finds that the product is inoperative or a customer opens a new product and finds that the product is inoperable The product may be returned to the factory by the dealer only for exchange Under no circumstances will the customer be permitted to return the defective product directly to the factory The customermust return the product directly to the dealer where the product was purchased for exchange Exchanges will be made on initially defective products returned to the dealer within 10 days of original date of purchase ED Warranty This product is listed by Underwriter s Laboratories Inc It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U L safety standards against X radiation fire casualty and electrical hazards FCC RULES THIS TELEVISION RECEIVER PROVIDES DISPLAY OF TELEVISION CLOSED CAP
9. mono R ee 1 2 AUDIO VIDEO L mono R wo _ N o 1 Antenna terminal ANT Use this terminal to attach an antenna or cable system to your TV 2 VIDEO IN This terminal allows the TV to receive a video signal from another component such as a VCR 3 AUDIO IN This terminal allows the TV to receive an audio signal from another component such as a VCR Chapter 1 Overview of Your Equipment EB Your Remote Control SLEEP 0 DISPLAY INPUT VIDEO EB Chapter 1 Overview of Your Equipment POWER Use this button to turn your TV on or off MUTE Use to turn the TV s sound on and off wCHa Use these buttons to change channels on your TV or select items in the menu system VOL Use these buttons to change your TV s volume to activate selections in the menu system or to change audio and video settings MENU Use this button to turn the TV s menu system on and off DISPLAY Use this button to display the channel number and status INPUT Use this button to select the TV s signal source VIDEO Use this button to display video adjustment items 0 9 Use these buttons to change channels 10 SLEEP Use this button to program the TV to turn off after a certain time 11 PREVIOUS Use this button to return to the previous channel you were watching Installing your remote control batteries 1 Open the
10. viewing Video button on the Remote Controller can do the same function Settings gt Settings Settings Contrast Contrast Contrast Brightness Brightness Brightness Sharpness Sharpness Sharpness Color Color Color Tint Tint Tint Select Select Adjust Next Select 4 5 6 Contrast Brightness Chapter 3 Operating Your TV EB Returning to the factory settings If you would like to return to the original video settings as they were calibrated at the factory fol low these steps 1 With the TV on press the MENU button then Video menu will appear 2 Press the VOL buttons to set the Settings to Preset The TV will remember the Custom settings you had previously chosen When you set Settings to Custom again your previous custom settings will be restored Settings gt Settings Contrast Contrast Brightness Brightness Sharpness Sharpness Color Color Tint Tint Select 4Adjust Select Descriptions of video settings The contrast setting controls the relation between the light and black areas of the screen If the light areas are too bright and are losing details press the lt VOL button if the picture is gray and lacks contrast press the VOL button The brightness setting controls the overall amount of light in the picture If the picture is too bright press the VOL button if the picture is too dark press the VOL button Sharpness controls how the
11. your cable company for more information If your cable system does not require the use of a cable box simply press or screw the incoming cable onto the antenna terminal on the back of S your TV Chapter 2 Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV If your cable system requires you to use a converter box for all channels connect the incoming cable to the IN terminal on the converter box Connect another cable between the OUT terminal on the con verter box and the antenna terminal on the TV You will need to keep your TV tuned to channel 3 or 4 and change channels using the converter box Ww If your cable system only requires you to use a converter box for some channels i e pay TV chan nels follow these steps Find the primary incoming coaxial cable Plug this cable into a splitter avail able at your local electronics store Connect one coaxial cable between one OUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the converter box Connect another coaxial cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the B IN terminal on an A B switch available at your local electron ics store Connect a third coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the converter box and the A IN terminal on the A B switch Finally connect a coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the A B switch and the antenna terminal on the back of your TV
12. 0 seconds or press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing Your setting will remain intact until you change it 2 1 Special Closed Caption C1 CC on Mute Off Power Restore Off Parental Control Ch Labels To Press Special Closed Caption Ti CC on Mute Off Power Restore Off Parental Control Ch Labels To Press Closed Caption CC on Mute Power Restore Parental Control Ch Labels To Press Select 4 Adjust mNext Select 4 Adjust mNext Select Adjust mNext 18 Chapter 5 Additional Features CC on Mute When the sound is muted user can select the caption display It will display the caption content instead of sound mute 1 With the TV turned on press the MENU button until Special menu is displayed 2 Use the WCHA buttons to select CC on Mute item 3 gt Use the lt VOLP buttons to select C1 or C2 Closed Caption CC on Mute Power Restore Parental Control Special Closed Caption CC on Mute Power Restore Parental Control Special Closed Caption CC on Mute Power Restore Parental Control Ch Labels To Press Ch Labels To Press Ch Label To Press Select 4 Adjust Select Adjust mNext Select Adjust mNext Special Closed Caption CC on Mute c2 Power Restore Off Parental Control Ch Labels To Press Adjust MNext Power Restore User ca
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14. Balance 1 With the TV turned on press the MENU button until Audio menu is displayed Use the YCH A buttons to select Balance item Press the lt VOL button to decrease the left speaker volume Press the VOL button to decrease the right speaker volume oa WN Press the MENU button twice or wait a few seconds to return to normal TV viewing Your setting will remain intact until you change it Your TV will then automatically reproduce either stereo or monaural sound whichever is broadcast Audio Mode Bass Treble Balance Audio Mode Bass Treble Balance Select 4 Adjust Audio Mode Bass Treble Balance Select 4 Adjust Audio Mode Bass Treble Balance mExit Select Adjust Chapter 6 Adjusting the Sound CHAPTER Troubleshooting Your CurtisMathes television is designed to give you trouble free performance for many years If you have a problem with your TV try the solutions listed below If the suggestions listed below do not solve your problem contact your CurtisMathes dealer or an authorized CurtisMathes service center You can also call CurtisMathes directly at 1 800 270 4535 There is no picture or sound or the TV dosen t turn on e Make sure the TV is plugged in e Make sure the MUTE is not set e Make sure the power is on e If there is neither picture or sound unplug the TV for 30 seconds then plug it in and try again
15. CurtisMathes 25 27 STEREO MTS COLOR TELEVISION OWNER S MANUAL cM25101S cM27101S Customer Support 1 800 270 4535 www curtismathes com CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820 40 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND IN PARTICULAR SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL CAUTION The AC power cord provided with this produc
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17. The Set Password item lets you change the password for entering Parental Control item You must change the initial password 0000 Use VOL buttons to enter the password input display and use the number buttons 0 9 to enter new password After you entered the new password a confirmation display will appear Type the password again Rating All FFDLSV Parental Control Parental Lock On gt TV Guidelines Waa Movie Ratings TV PG I No Rating Unblock TV G Ext Source Unblock TV Y7 o TV Y V Block Change Password Select Adjust mPrev Select Adjust mPrev Parental Control Parental Lock On TV Guidelines gt Movie Ratings No Rating Unblock Ext Source Unblock Change Password V Block Select Adjust MPrev Adjust mPrev Parental Control Parental Control Parental Lock On Parental Lock On TV Guidelines TV Guidelines Movie Ratings Movie Ratings gt No Rating Unblock No Rating Unblock Ext Source Unblock Ext Source Unblock Change Password Change Password Select Adjust mPrev Select 4 Adjust wPrev Chapter 5 Additional Features EB No Ratings means 1 When V chip data is in error 2 When any ratings are not deleted 3 Received a rating of None like news sports and emergency broadcast signals Mini Glossary MOVIE RATING SYSTEM X Hard Core Films Not for children under age 17 under any circumstanc
18. a NO ET bel B om b U S e d b Q x a S d als A IN ou Se Converter Box When the A B switch is in the A position you need to change channels on the converter box and your TV should be tuned to channel 3 or 4 when the A B switch is in the B position you can change channels on the TV cy iG j i A Connecting Other Pieces of Equipment You may want to connect a VCR laser disc player satellite receiver or another type of equipment to your TV We recommend that you follow the instructions included with the piece of equipment you wish to connect Safety Note If you plan on being away from your home for an extended period of time or if a thunderstorm is approaching you should unplug your television and you may wish to disconnect your TV from a rooftop or satellite antenna You do not need to disconnect your TV from a cable system 8 Chapter 2 Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV Operating Your TV Once you have connected your TV to an antenna or cable system plugged the TV in and put batter ies in the remote you are ready to use the TV The first thing you should do is to program your TV so it memorizes all of available channels
19. ctions 45 Setting the Off Time If you enter a time in the Off Time setting your TV will automatically turn off at that time Follow these instructions to set the Off Time 1 With the TV turned on press the MENU button until Time menu is displayed 2 Use the WCHA buttons to select Off time item 3 If you hold down either VOL or VOL gt button the corresponding numbers will change more quickly 4 When the setting is correct use the WCH A buttons to select another Time function or press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing cal Eo Set Clock 12 00 AM Set Clock 12 00 AM Set Clock 12 00 AM Wake Up Time 06 30AM Wake Up Time 06 30AM Wake Up Time 06 30AM Off Time Off Time Off Time 11 30 PM Sleep Timer i Sleep Timer i Sleep Timer Omin Select gt Adjust Select Adjust mNext Canceling the Wake up Time or Off Time If you would like to cancel the Wake up Time or the Off Time Press the VOL buttons until the time settings return to The Wake up Time and Off Time will not function correctly unless the clock has been set Chapter 4 Using Timer Functions Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer allows you to set an amount of time from 15 minutes to 120 minutes TV will count down the amount of time you set then turn itself off To set the sleep timer 1 With the TV turned on press the MENU button until Time menu
20. e Restricted Strong sexual content NC 17 Restricted viewing Same as X rating R Restricted viewing Not for children under age 17 Strong element of sex and or violence PG 13 Parental Guidance Program is inappropriate for preteens with a greater degree of Suggested offensive material than a PG rated program PG Parental Guidance Content is such that parents may not want their children to view the Suggested program G General Audience Content not offensive to most viewers NR Not Rated A motion picture that did not receive a rating for a varicty of possible reasons TV PARENTAL GUIDELINE RATING SYSTEM TV MA Mature Audience Only Adults only may contain Strong Dialog Bad Language Sex TV 14 Parents Strongly Unsuitable for children under 14 may contain Strong Dialog Bad Cautioned Language Sex and Violence Scenes TV PG Parental Guidance Unsuitable for younger children may contain Suggestive Dialog Suggested Bad Language Sex and Violence Scenes TV G General Audience Considered suitable for all audiences children may watch unattended TV Y Children Consider suitable for all children under 7 years old TV Y7 Children 7 and over Consider suitable for children over 7 may contain Fantasy Violence Scenes Chapter 5 Additional Features Ch Labels This feature allows you to enter a 4 letter channel identifier of your choice that will appear over the channel mumb
21. entering your pass word please remember it 5 The Parental Lock feature will be selected Use the VOL buttons to toggle On or Off 6 Use the YCH A buttons to select the Parental Control settings you wish to adjust Descriptions of the Parental Control settings are on the next page 7 Use the WCHA buttons to adjust the Parental Control settings Use the MENU button to return to the menu one level up Special Closed Caption CC on Mute Enter a new Password Repeat the Password Power Restore Piss HHEH gt Parental Control Ch Labels gt To Press Select Adjust mNext 0 9 Adjust i 0 9 Adjust Parental Control Parental Lock TV Guidelines Movie Ratings No Rating Unblock Ext Source Unblock Change Password Select Adjust mPrev 20 Chapter 5 Additional Features Description of Parental Control Settings 1 The TV Guidelines set the standard for TV programs excluding sports and news Use the WCHA buttons to select VOL buttons to adjust You can set individual settings with VOL buttons The Movie Ratings set the standard for movie video and other media excluding TV programs Use the WCHA buttons to select VOL buttons to adjust The No Rating item toggles between Unblock and Block This item determines whether or not to block the programs which are not rated by Movie Ratings and TV Guidelines Use VOL buttons to change the settings
22. er dispaly The labeling can be anything you want 1 kK UU N 5 6 With the TV turned on press the MENU button until Special menu is displayed Use the WCH A buttons to select Ch Labels item Press VOLP on the remote control or on the TV to select the Ist character space Press WYCH A repeatedly until the 1st character A in this example appears in the 1st charater space Press VOL once to enter the 1st character and to advance to the next character space Repeat steps 4 5 to enter the 2nd 3rd and 4th characters B C D in the this example and when you press VOLP for the last time the channel label has been stored in the memory Special Closed Caption Off CC on Mute Off Power Restore Off Parental Control Ch Labels gt To Press Select 4 Adjust MNext Special Closed Caption CC on Mute Power Restore Parental Control Ch Labels Select 4 Adjust Special Closed Caption CC on Mute Power Restore Parental Control Ch Labels Select 4 Adjust Special Closed Caption CC on Mute Power Restore Parental Control Ch Labels Select Special Closed Caption CC on Mute Power Restore Parental Control Ch Labels Closed Caption CC on Mute Power Restore Parental Control Ch Labels Select Adjust Adjust gt To Press Next Off Off To Press mNext Special C
23. he button twice or wait a few seconds to return to normal TV viewing ao A WO N Your setting will remain intact until you change it Your TV will then automatically reproduce either stereo or monaural sound whichever is broadcast Audio Mode Audio Mode Stereo Bass Bass Treble Treble Balance Balance SSelect 4 Adjust Listening to second Language 1 Follow steps 1 2 in Listening to stereo sound above 2 Press the VOL buttons repeatedly until SAP is displayed 3 Press the MENU button twice or wait a few seconds to return to normal TV viewing 4 Ifa SAP broadcast is received you will hear only the second language from the speaker Audio Mode Bass Treble Balance Select Adjust Chapter 6 Adjusting the Sound SEB Using Direct button on the remote control 1 You can also change the Audio Mode setting with the remote control Press the MTS button on the remote control to select Audio Mode 2 Use this button to select the Stereo Mono or SAP Present Broadcast Your Selection Speaker Out MONO Stereo Mono MONO SAP Mono STEREO SAP Mono STEREO and SAP Stereo Stereo STEREO and SAP SAP SAP Note If a broadcast signal is weak it may cause noise and hum in stereo sound Please select the Mono mode the noise and hum should be reduced Adjusting the Bass 1 With the TV turned on press the MENU button until Audio menu is displayed Use the WCH A b
24. ires and is adjust ed correctly e See if anything is interfering with the antenna signal The remote control does not work e Make sure the TV is plugged in e Make sure there are fresh batteries in the remote control e Make sure there is nothing blocking the remote control signal Ez Chapter 7 Troubleshooting CREMOTE gt CurtisMathes ORIGINAL REMOTE CONTROL Please call 1 800 270 4525 to order a replacement CurtisMathes original remote control Exact replacement of your original remote control will allow access to all the features of this product UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLS Optionally you may desire to purchase a universal remote control available at most electronics Super Stores including Kmart Please see compatibility chart below with remote control codes for the different categories of CurtisMathes video products This chart is provided as an aid to help you program your new universal remote control with the correct CurtisMathes code The chart below is not provided as an endorsement for the brands listed but purely to facilitate the programming of your new universal remote control For additional information on universal remotes please contact your universal remote control manufacturer directly CurtisMathes TV VCR Combo CODE SEARCHING Brand of Universal Remote ONE for All Color Television CODE SEARCHING CODE SEARCHING SOLE Control ZENITH JENSEN 0624 0451 0092 0019 0039 0030 0060 0154
25. is displayed 2 Use the WCHA buttons to select Sleep Timer item 3 Use the VOL buttons to set the sleep time Each time you press VOL you step between the available sleep times 15min 30min 45min 60min 90min or 120min 4 When the setting is correct use the WCH A buttons to select another Time function or press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing 5 You can also set the Sleep Timer during normal TV viewing simply by pressing the SLEEP button on the remote control This button steps through the available sleep times see step 3 one by one To cancel the Sleep timer turn the TV off or set the sleep time to O using one of the methods described above Set Clock 12 00 AM Set Clock 12 00 AM Set Clock 12 00 AM Wake Up Time 06 30AM Wake Up Time 06 30AM Wake Up Time 06 30AM Off Time 11 30 PM Off Time 11 30 PM Off Time 11 30PM Sleep Timer 0 min Sleep Timer Omin Sleep Timer 60 min Select 4 Adjust Next Select Adjust Next Chapter 4 Using Timer Functions Using the Special Features This section contains descriptions of the more advanced features of your TV Changing the Language of the On screen Menus You can choose to display the on screen menus in English Spanish French To change the on screen language 1 With the TV on press the MENU button twice then Set Up menu will appear 2 The Language item will be selected Press the VOL butto
26. k 15 Never push objects of any kind into this televi sion equipment through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the television equipment 16 Do not attempt to service this television equip ment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 17 Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is dam aged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fall en into the television equipment c If the television equipment has been exposed to rain or water d If the television equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instruc tions Adjust only those controls that are cov ered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require exten sive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV receiver to its normal operation e If the television equipment has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the television equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance this indi cates a need for service 18 When replacement parts are required be su
27. ler or local power company This television equipment is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit con tact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this television equipment where the cord will be abused by persons walk ing on it Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment For added protection for this television equip ment during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power line surges 13 An outside antenna system should not be locat ed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 14 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shoc
28. lish Reception Air Memorize Channels Add Delete Channels Input TV Select Adjust mNext Add Delete Channels Air 11 This channel is in memory Press VOL to delete Press CH for other channels Press MENU to return to Set Up menu Language English Reception Air Memorize Channels Add Delete Channels Input TV Select Adjust mNext Add Delete Channels Air 11 This channel is in memory Press VOL lt gt to delete Press CH for other channels Press MENU to return to Set Up menu Displaying the Current Channel 1 To quickly see the current channel number and status press DISPLAY button on the remote control The current channel number and status will be displayed Chapter 3 Operating Your TV Gl Changing the TV s Input Normally your TV displays the signal coming through the antenna terminal However If you ve connected another component to your TV such as a VCR using the Video Audio input you will want to be able to view the signal from the component To do this you will need to switch from the TV input to the Linel Line2 Input as follows 1 With the TV on press the MENU button twice then Set Up menu will appear 2 Use the WCHA buttons to select Input 3 Press the VOL buttons to change from TV to Linel Line 2 4 Wait 10 seconds or press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing CM27101S 1
29. losed Caption CC on Mute Power Restore Parental Control Ch Labels Special Closed Caption CC on Mute Power Restore Parental Control Ch Labels Chapter 5 Additional Features EB NOTE Each time you press the WCH buttons the displayed character will change in the following order CHA ATP BPC DD DZ gt 0 gt PP DI m YCH Im gt 00 gt Z gt Y gt BOA t Cearing Channel Labels 1 Select the channel which has the label you want to clear 2 3 4 Follow steps 1 3 on the Ch Labels to call up the Ch Labels mode display 5 Enter in first character spaces EB Chapter 5 Additional Features Adjusting the Sound Selecting stereo SAP The MTS Multi channel TV Sound provides for an extra sound channel So MTS feature allows you to improve your TV viewing with high fidelity stereo sound SAP Second Audio Program is used to transmit a second language of other audio information If your TV receives a stereo sound or SAP broadcast when the TV is turned on select another channel or press the RECALL button on the remote control until the word Stereo or SAP is displayed on the screen Listening to stereo sound 1 With the TV turned on press the MENU button until Audio menu is displayed Use the WCH A buttons select Audio Mode item Press the VOL buttons repeatedly until Stereo is displayed Press t
30. manship The manufacturer further warrants that if the product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material themanufacturer will repair or replace the product at it s option All warranty repairs must be performed by a CurtisMathes authorized service center The name and address of the service center nearest you can be obtained by calling the number below toll free 1 800 270 4535 Or visit our web site at www curtismathes com Terms of Warranty Labor Ninety days for carry in service Parts One 1 year Picture Tube 2 years On carry in models transportation to and from the service center is the customer s responsibility The customer s original dated receipt is the only proof of purchase accepted for warranty claims It must be presented to the Curtis Mathes authorized service center at the time the service is requested No exceptions can be made Exclusions This warranty does not cover damage due to accident misuse neglect fire flood and or acts of God incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use incorrect wiring not our own unauthorized modification or damage which occurs in shipping or use in violation of supplied instructions nor products which have been repaired or altered outside the factory nor cases where the serial number thereof has been removed defaced or changed Exterior and
31. n select the On Off status when the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet If user has a cable box with AC outlet then user can connect the TV power cord to the AC outlet and control the TV without TV remote control This function is rarely used for home use so special care is needed while using 1 With the TV turned on press the MENU button until Special menu is displayed 2 Use the WCHA buttons to select Power Restore item 3 Use the lt VOLP buttons to select On or Off Special Special cal ejo Special gt Closed Caption C1 Closed Caption Closed Caption CC on Mute C1 OC on Mute OC on Mute Power Restore gt Power Restore Parental Control Parental Control Parental Control Ch Labels To Press Ch Labels To Press Ch Labels Power Restore Off To Press Select Adjust mNext Select 4 Adjust Next Select Adjust MNext Chapter 5 Additional Features 19 Parental Control Settings This item helps parents to set the standard for the programs which their children are going to watch 1 With the TV on press the MENU button until Special menu appears 2 Use the WCHA buttons to select Parental Control item 3 Use the VOL buttons to enter into Parental Control settings 4 Use the number buttons 0 9 to enter your password then Parental Control menu is displayed If this is the first time you are using your Parental Control menu after
32. nnels Air 11 Language Memorizing all air channels Reception Please stand by Memorize Channels Add Delete Channels Input Press MENU to cancel and return to Set Up menu Select Adjust English Air TV Next Air TV mNext 3 1 Se Melt Language English Reception Air Memorize Channels Add Delete Channels Input TV Select Adjust Next Chapter 3 Operating Your TV EB Changing Channels You can change channels in three ways 1 The WCHA buttons will take you through all memorized channels one by one The WCH A buttons will not access channels that have not been programmed into the TV s memory For more information about programming channels into memory see the section Programming your TV s Channel Memory on the previous page The number buttons 0 9 will take you to any channel even if it has not been memorized To change to a channel enter its number the TV will tune to the new channel when you enter the second digit of the channel The PREVIOUS button will take you instantly to the last channel you were watching To change the volume of the TV set use the lt VOLP buttons on the remote controller or on the front panel To quickly turn off the sound press the MUTE button on the remote The MUTE will appear on screen colored green To return the vol ume to its previous level press MUTE again Chapter 3 Operating Your TV Changing
33. ns to select the language you want to use English Espa ol Fran ais 3 To return normal TV viewing press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing 2 1 Zia E Installer ft ESC Langue Frangais R ception Air Memoriser Chaines gt Idioma Espanol Recepci n Aire Memorizar canales Afiadir Borrar canales Entrada TV Language English Reception Air Memorize Channels Add Delete Channels Input TV Ajouter Supprimer Chaines Entr e Tele Escoger Ajustar EOtro Choix 4 gt Regler E Suivant Select 4P Adjust MINext Captioning Many TV shows contains Closed Caption These captions are hidden words that can be displayed on your TV screen There are two types of these words captions usually follow the action on screen providing a written version of the dialogue narration and sound effects text is not usually related to the action on screen often providing information such as news or weather A TV program might be providing more than one set of captions or one set of text To set your TV to display captions or text 1 With the TV turned on press the MENU button until Special menu is displayed 2 The Closed Caption item be selected To turn captioning on use the VOL buttons to select Captions C1 or C2 or Text T1 or T2 At the time these instructions were written only C1 was normally available but feel free to try the other selections 3 Wait 1
34. place the receiver on top of a thick cloth If you don t plan to use the receiver for several days it s a good idea to unplug it from the power outlet e Many common household cleaning agents sprays solvents and polishes will cause permanent damage to the surface of the cabinet The best cleaning agents are mild soap and a damp cloth Again thank you for choosing this CurtisMathes product We have employed advanced engineering tech niques in its design and manufactured it in one of the world s most up to date production facilities The result is a TV receiver that we know you will be as proud to own as we were to create Very truly yours CurtisMathes CCONTENTS gt Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview of Your Equipment 44 snenenneennnnsnennennnnnnnnn 2 Your TV s Front Panel een Ee ea RaT E Par En T L Er fa nebenan Pan 2 Your TV s Back Panel Your Remote Control Installing your remote control batteries 1 esw esse cette eee eee eee eae ee tent eete este eee mses eee nee net eet ees ed 5 ESRB ne NEE EHESTEN TEEN ENT 5 Chapter 2 Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV neneneemennen 6 Connecting an Antenna Connecting a Cable System Connecting Other Pieces of Equipment ss sucescseesceeesensessesuececeecnesecseseesseessensecetsetsesecimes 8 Safety Note 4 44enmeeeneennnnnsensnnnnnenmnnnnennennennneennemnsensenssnssensenensenmnnnssnsssnesensnensmn nennen sense 8 Chapter 3 Ope
35. press or screw the cable onto the antenna terminal on the back of your TV If your antenna ends in a pair of 300 ohm twin leads you must use a 300 ohm 75 ohm adapter available at your local electronics store Place the leads underneath the screws on the adapter tighten the screws then press the adapter onto the antenna terminal on the back of the TV 6 Chapter 2 Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV Antennas with two sets of leads You might have two sets of leads from your antenna system especially if you have one antenna for VHF signals and one antenna for UHF signals If your antenna system has both a coaxial lead and twin 300 ohm leads you must obtain a combin er available at your local electronics store Press or screw the coaxial lead onto the combiner place the twin leads underneath the screws on the combiner and tighten the screws Press the cable from combiner onto the antenna terminal on the back of your TV If your antenna system has two sets of twin 300 ohm leads you must obtain a combiner available at your local electronics store Place one set of twin leads underneath the screws on the combiner and tighten the screws Do the same with the other set of twin leads Press the cable from the com biner onto antenna terminal on the back of your TV Connecting a cable system N If your cable set up is not described below please contact
36. rating Your TV een I Beil 9 Turning your TV On H HHrrmmerseersneersneenennnnnmnnersnnerennernnn o aSa e aaae a BEES daeina nennen 9 Programming Your TV s Channel Memory 444 neeennnnesnmernnnnnensnnnrnnnnmnnnnnnnnnnerenn rreren 9 Changing Channels Changing the Volume Changing The TV s Channel Memory Adding Deleting a channel to memory dl Displaying the Current Channel Herr nneernnernnenmernnennnnnnnnnnnnnem ernennen nern snnem nennen Changing the TV s Input Adjusting Video Settings Returning to the factory settings Descriptions of video settings Chapter 4 Using Timer Functions 44 enneneenennneeennnnenennnnnnnn 15 Setting the Clock H Herrereeneneneenee nennen ernennen tent e enon en eenssnsenssnssnssneremensensensensensensnmneene 15 Setting the Wake up Time HHenerneensnensenennnnmentenernnenrenennomnnerenennensernnen nenne rnner nennt 15 Setting the Off Time Canceling the Wake up Time or Off Time Setting the Sleep Timer 4msennenernennennennennmenennnnnnnnennnnne em ennennnnernennnnnernmenennnnnnnen nennen Chapter 5 Using the Special Features Hmnsenenenenseennensnn nn Changing the Language of the On Screen Menus Captioning COCOA Mile tated eid eathasa ieee E see ep Rene ee Power REStOTE a een pn AAT NENEA ANAT NENIAE ARAT ET Plata LENDS Beinia eitinves re Parental Control Settings Description of Parental Control Settings terse eee treet
37. re the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 19 Upon completion of any service or repairs to this television equipment ask the service tech nician to perform safety checks to determine that the television is in a safe operating condi tion 20 If an outside antenna or cable system is con nected to the television receiver be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provided some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA N0 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to ground ing electrodes and requirements for the ground ing electrode EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 20 N GROUND CLAMPS NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H Important Safeguards Ri CurtisMathes 3100 West Big Beaver Rd Troy MI 48084 1 800 270 4535 Dear Customer CurtisMathes would like to thank you for choosing this
38. t is polarized one blade wider than the other To provide power to the TV insert the AC plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized outlet NOTE Never connect the plug to an electrical source other than one providing 120V 60Hz power Use only the attached power cord If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non polarized outlet do not cut or file the blade You are responsible for having the obsolete outlet replaced with a polarized outlet If you feel a static discharge when touching the unit and the unit does not function simply unplug the unit from the outlet When you plug the unit back in it should work normally Do not install power cords near any heating element or cooking appliances IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION EQUIPMENT AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER 1 2 3 Read all of these instructions Save these instructions for later use Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid clean ers or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use attachments not recommended by the television equipment manufacturer as they may result in the risk of fire electric shock or other personal injury Do not use this television equipment near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a s
39. teeter renee ed 20 21 Ch Label a ern a ea E aa EEAO ee aim EE RANE 23 Chapter 6 Adjusting the So nd canette i at E EEEE ENE 25 Selecting stereo SAP Adjusting the Bass Adjusting the Treble Chapter 7 Troubleshooting E AEE E E A OA T AE 28 Warranty N EE TE EEE PA E E EA E IEA PAA S 30 Table of Contents EB GIG gt Overview of Your Equipment Your TV comes with a remote control The section below summarizes the buttons controls and ter minals that you will use with your TV Your TV s Front Panel CM27101S VIDEO 2 IN POWER v CHA 4 VOL MENU viege moo ot 1 Y 2 l if 3 i 4 5 6 7 CM25101S POWER v CHa 4 VOL gt MENU 1 2 i i 3 4 5 1 POWER Use this button to turn your TV on or off 2 wCHa Use these buttons to change channels on your TV or to select items in the menu system 3 VOL gt Use these buttons to change your TV s volume to activate selections in the menu system or to change audio and video settings 4 MENU Use this button to turn the TV s menu system on and off 5 Remote control receiver This receiver receives a signal from your remote control Do not block it 6 VIDEO IN jack Use this jack to receive a video signal from another A V component 7 AUDIO IN jack This receiver uses this jack to receive an audio signal from another A V component EB Chapter 1 Overview of Your Equipment Your TV s Back Panel CM27101S CM25101S VIDEO 1 IN AUDIO I VIDEO L
40. the TV s Channel Memory Your TV s memory determines the channels that are available using the WCH A buttons You can add channels to this memory or remove them from memory If a channel is removed from memory you can tune to it with the number buttons but you cannot tune to it with the w CH A buttons If there is just one channel memorized then the Add Delete Channels function will search all the channels But if there are two or more channels memorized then the Add Delete Channels function will search the memorized channels only Adding Deleting a channel to memory 1 Use the number buttons to tune to the channel 2 Press the MENU button twice then Set Up menu will be displayed 3 Use the WCHA buttons to select Add Delete Channels then use the lt VOLP buttons to enter the Add Delete Channels process 4 Ifthe channel is not in memory then use the lt VOLP gt buttons to add the channel to memory 5 If the channel is in memory then use the VOL buttons to delete the channel from memory 6 If you are going to delete another channel then press the WCH A buttons until desired channel is selected And press the AVOL buttons to delete the channel 7 Wait 10 seconds or press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing Add Delete Channels Air 11 This channel is not in memory Press VOL to add Press CH for other channels Press MENU to return to Set Up menu Language Eng
41. uttons select Bass item Press the VOL button to decrease the bass volume Press the VOL button to increase the bass volume Press the MENU button twice or wait few seconds to return to normal TV viewing oa fF WN Your setting will remain intact until you change it Your TV will then automatically reproduce either stereo or monaural sound whichever is broadcast Audio Mode Audio Mode Bass Bass Treble Treble Balance Balance Select 4 Adjust Audio Mode Audio Mode Bass Bass Treble Treble Balance Balance Select Adjust mExit 26 Chapter 6 Adjusting the Sound Adjusting the Treble 1 With the TV turned on press the MENU button until Audio menu is displayed Use the WCHA buttons to select Treble item Press the lt VOL button to decrease the treble volume Press the VOL button to increase the treble volume oar ON Press the MENU button twice or wait a few seconds to return to normal TV viewing Your setting will remain intact until you change it Your TV will then automatically reproduce either stereo or monaural sound whichever is broadcast Audio Mode Bass Treble Balance Audio Mode Bass gt Treble Balance Audio Mode Bass gt Treble Balance Select 4 Adjust Audio Mode Bass gt Treble Balance Select Adjust mExit Adjusting the
42. wimming pool or the like Do not place this television equipment on an unstable cart stand or table The television equipment may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the equip ment Use only with a cart or stand recom mended by the manufacturer or sold with the television equipment Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer 6A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn AS M Important Safeguards 10 11 12 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the television equipment and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by plac ing the television equipment on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This equipment should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This television equipment should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided This television equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your television dea
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