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Summary of Contents for CDTV/P

Page 1: ...Introducing The Commodore CDTVlP CiCommodore...

Page 2: ...Introducing The Commodore CDTV7P Commodore...

Page 3: ...ts in Data General clause at 52 227 14 of the FAR Unless otherwise indicated the manufacturer integrator is Commodore Business Machines Inc 1200 Wilson Drive West Chester PA 19380 FCC USER S MANUAL ST...

Page 4: ...tional devices or equipment must be performed by an authorized Commodore dealer service center Also all servicing or upgrading of original or optional devices or equipment including third party option...

Page 5: ...itor 2 5 Connecting a Television Set 2 6 Audio Connections 2 7 3 GETTING STARTED 3 1 Turning On the CDTV P System 3 1 About the Mouse and Remote Control 3 3 Using the Mouse 3 5 The Preferences Screen...

Page 6: ...anipulate extremely large amounts of audio graphic computer and video information These capabilities make the CDTV P ideally suited for training courseware and presentations delivery Yet the CDTV P is...

Page 7: ...s are growing every day The frontiers of the multimedia world are only beginning to be explored And as a CDTVIP owner all this burgeoning capability is right at your fingertips What You Get in the CDT...

Page 8: ...Player rn1CJ I Audio Cord Remote Controller with 2 AA Batteries PAL 220V 0 NTSC 1 10 VJ d iiiin iissefiij j Computer Keyboard Introduction c ii ZJ I I I CZJ CZ Wireless Mouse with 2 AA Batteries Docum...

Page 9: ...owing is a sampling of CDTV P software currently available in various fields TRAINING Skillworks EDUCATION Thomas Snow SuitTl REFERENCE The New Grolier Electronic Encyclopedia MUSIC Music Maker ARTS T...

Page 10: ...all that s involved Unpacking the CDTVIP unit Unpacking the mouse and inserting two AA batteries supplied in the mouse Connecting a display device monitor or TV set to the rear of the CDTVIP Connecti...

Page 11: ...wn 14 Memory Card Slot 3 CD Activity Light 9 Volume Up 15 Remote Sensor 4 Clock Timer Volume 10 Reset 16 CD Slot 5 CDITV Indicator 11 CCTV 17 Head phone Jack 6 Pause 12 Fast Forward Rear Wired 1 Remot...

Page 12: ...ll equipment monitor VCR printer etc from power while connecting the CDTVIP 3 Connect the CDTVIP to a display device monitor or cable ready TV set The actual connection depends on The type of monitor...

Page 13: ...System Setting Up the Mouse and Remote Control Before you can use the CD 1252 infrared wireless mouse or the remote control you must first insert the two AA batteries as shown in the illustrations bel...

Page 14: ...site monitor or standard television set can be used The following paragraphs tell how to connect the CDTVIP to various types of monitors and TV sets using the video and TV connector ports on the rear...

Page 15: ...for detailed connection instructions Using the Video Adapter Auto RF Switch for NTSC TV Sets only 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable leading into your TV set or VCR the connection is sometimes marked A...

Page 16: ...ideo Adapter to your TV set Using the RF Cable for PAL TV Sets only Disconnect the antenna or cable leading into your TV set or VCR the connection is sometimes marked ANTENNA IN 75 RF IN or VHF IN Con...

Page 17: ...f many large consumer stores Just insert the two phono plugs at one end of the Y adapter into the two audio outputs on the back of the CDTV P Then insert the single plug at the other end of the Y into...

Page 18: ...into a power outlet BE SURE TO USE ONLY ASOCKET OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION AND VOLTAGE FOR YOUR COUNTRY OR GEOGRAPHICAL AREA IF IN DOUBT ABOUT THE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CONSULT YOUR DEALER 2 Connec...

Page 19: ...you will first see the COTY introductory screen showing a laser beam reflecting off a CD and illuminating the rotating CDTV logo This screen will remain as long as there is no disk in a caddy inserte...

Page 20: ...nits with the CDTV P built in firmware and CDTVIP application software You can also use the computer keyboard in some cases Cursor Keypad Mouse B Button Transmitter Window g t On Button Remote Control...

Page 21: ...oard is that moving around and choosing options can be more direct and precise than using the cursor and A B buttons on the CDTV remote Also entering text in a word processor or database application i...

Page 22: ...matically tum the mouse off if no activity has been detected after one minute If the mouse deactivates itself during use simply press the ON button again Since the mouse is a very sensitive pointing d...

Page 23: ...A button on the remote control The following Preferences screen will appear l_l 1_1 I I I I I_ _ I You can use this screen with the mouse or remote control to set certain options for CDTV mode operat...

Page 24: ...ing Screen Centering Highlight this option and then click the left mouse button The diamond shaped indicator on the screen grid will tum red Then use the cursor keys or mouse to move the indicator and...

Page 25: ...he remote control to switch from non interlaced to interlaced screen mode This setting affects CDTV applications only Setting Native Language Use the cursor keys to scroll the various language choices...

Page 26: ...TVIP application you must first insert a CDTV application disk in the disk caddy and insert the caddy in the disk slot on the front of the CDTVIP as shown below Make sure the arrow on the caddy is poi...

Page 27: ...K AND COULD DAMAGE YOUR CDTV P When you insert a CDTVapplication disk the black and white CDTV Interactive Multimedia screen will come up while the application loads into memory When the application s...

Page 28: ...ive noise or Make sure TV or VCR is set interference to the proper channel 3 or 4 whichever is not used in your geographical area Make sure the Channel Select Switch on the rear of the CDTVIP is set t...

Page 29: ...when you insert the disk in the CDTVIP To play a CD CD G or CD MIDI disk just place the disk in the caddy and insert in the disk slot When playing a CD audio disk you can use the mouse and the display...

Page 30: ...e also mapped to the function keys on the computer keyboard Fl through FS are the same as the five transport control buttons at the lower left of the screen while F6 through Fl0 activate buttons to th...

Page 31: ...e remaining in the entire CD Selecting the Time Display Mode button will cycle through these options The symbol on the button changes to indicate the current mode Shuffle play The shuffle play option...

Page 32: ...tarted to toggle between loop and normal play In normal play CD play ends at the conclusion of the last track In loop play with the loop arrow highlighted play will automatically start again with the...

Page 33: ...ouse Selecting the Play button will start playing the CD from the first track When a CD G track is played the play screen is replaced with the still imagels or slow scan graphics stored on the disk an...

Page 34: ...ntation included with your CDTV P Note that the power supply and power switch are built into the CDTVIP rather than being a separate component as with the standard A500 Therefore for the CDTVIP all re...

Page 35: ...etailed instructions on using the keyboard Connecting the CD 1411 Floppy Disk Drive The CD 1411 floppy disk drive has a cable with a connector on one end Insert the connector into the DISK DRIVE port...

Page 36: ...disks should be inserted into the floppy disk drive with the metal end first and with the labeled side facing up To remove a disk simply press the button on the lower right side of the drive CAUTION A...

Page 37: ...RT Video Module Allows you to connect your CDTV P to a TV set with a SCARTconnector Memory Cards Can be inserted in the credit card slot in the front of the CDTV P to provide additional memory for exp...

Page 38: ...to keep the mouse area free of dirt such as dust and crumbs or the mouse will have to be cleaned more often To clean the mouse hold the mouse upside down in both hands and place your thumbs on the tw...

Page 39: ...the surface of each roller To remove any dirt or dust from the ball area gently blow into the opening Wipe off the ball with a soft dust free cloth Replace the ball inside the mouse and set the retain...

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