Curtis Mathes CM25020S Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...20 25 27 S_REO MTS OV_ER S MANUAJ CMF2010S ...

Page 2: ...et consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete o11tlet 10 Protect the power cord fl om being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus l l Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturen 12 Use only with cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the at_paratus Whe...

Page 3: ... or modifications to this eqllipment may void the user s a_lthol_ty to operate it Caution To prevent electric shock match the wide blade of phlg to the wide slot and fldly insert the phlg Attention poor eviter les chocs electriqoes introdoire la lame le phls large de la fiche darts la borne correspondante de la prise et poosser filsqo all fond Important One Federal Court has held that unauthorized...

Page 4: ...cting a Camcorder 2 7 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 2 8 Chapter 3 Operation 3 1 Tiu ning the TV On and Off 3 1 Viewing the Menlls and On Screen Displays 3 1 Viewing the Men is 3 1 Viewing the Display 3 1 Selecting a Menu Lang lage 3 2 Memorizing the Channels 3 3 Selecting the Video Signal so uve 3 3 Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method 3 4 Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Met...

Page 5: ...k 4 9 Extra sound settings 1 li bo Sol lnd S11i I Ollnd oi A ltO Voh ll_le 4 10 Viewing Closed Captions 4 11 Using the V Chip 4 12 Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN 4 12 How to Enable Disable the V Chip 4 13 How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV g fidelines 4 13 How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X 4 15 How to Reset the TV after the V Chip Blocks a Channel ...

Page 6: ...o llse on screen lrlenl 1 system Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off Ac justable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV_ memory A ltomatic channel t ruing for up to 181 channels A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems Fine tlu_ing control for the sharpest picnlre possible Built in dual channel speakers A special sleep timer 1 1 CHAPTERON YOUR N W TV ...

Page 7: ...rand CH A Press to change channels Also press to select various items on the on screen menu Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV O POWER Presstoturn theTVonandoff Front Panel Jacks You can use the fl ont panel jacks to connect an A V component that is used only occa sionally such as a camcorder or video game For infbrmation on connecting equipment see pages 2 1 ...

Page 8: ...OMPONENT VIDEO INPUT O Y PB PR For models CM27020S CMF2010S Use thesejacks to connect the component video signal from a DVD player 0 VIDEO INPUT Video signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices AUDIO INPUTS Audio signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices 0 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUTS Send audio signals from the TV to an external source such as a VCR SUPER VIDEO INPUT jack For model CM2502...

Page 9: ... CHA and CHV Channel Up Down Press CHA or CHV to change channels Also used to highlight selections on the on screen menus 0 RSTD Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings or select your personal cus tomized picture settings O O TV Press to use your remote control to operate your TV VCR Press to use your remote control to operate your VCR CABLE Press to use your remote c...

Page 10: ...es the video signal that is currently displayed on the main screen with the signal in the PIP window TV VIDEO Press to select one of the available signal sources for the PIP window PIP SIZE Press this button to control the PIP window Press repeatedly to cycle through this sequence PIP ON with large window PIPON with small window and PIP OFF CH Displays the available channels in sequence These butt...

Page 11: ...ntennas see Separate VHF and UHF Antennas on page 2 2 Antennas with 300 ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an offUair antenna sllc h as a roof antenna or rabbit ears that has 300 ohm twin flat leads follow the directions below il Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300 75ohm odapto net supplied Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws 2 Plug the adaptor into the VHF UHFter...

Page 12: ... procedure requires a an optional combiner adaptor available at most elecHt nics shops Connect both antenna leads to the combiner i 2 Plug the combiner in VHF UHFtermina on the botto m o the tea panel i Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system follow the instructions below Cable without a Cable Box Plug the incoming cable into the VHF UHFantenna terminal on back of the TV 4 _1 Because t...

Page 13: ...descramb es only some channels sl K h as premillm channels follow the instITK tions below You will need a two way splitter an RF A B switch and four lengths of coaxial cable These items are available at most electronics stores Find ant alsconnecr me cable that is connected to the ANTENKA IN erminal on your cable box _1 This terminal might be labeled ANT IN VHF IN or simply IN 2 Connec_this CaBle O...

Page 14: ...witch _ _ Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF A B Switch and the VHF UHF terminal on the rear of the TV After you ve made this connection set the A B switch to the A position r nom_al view ing Set the A B switch to the B position to view scramb ed channels When yoH set the A B switch to B you will need to tune your TV to the cable box_ output channel which is usually ...

Page 15: ..._ _ _ ANTENNA INterminal on _ _ _ _ the back of the VCR _ Connect a coaxial cable between the ANIENNA QUTterminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV V_ _ P_ A coaxial cable is tlstla y included with a VCR If not check your local electionics stoI e Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the _ VCR and the AUDIOjacks on th_ Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OU j...

Page 16: ...IDEOOUTjack on the VCRand the S VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV An S video able is usllally inch lded with an S VHS VCR If not check yo111 local electronics store Connecting a DVD Player 480i 480p For models CM27020S CMF2010S The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV Connect a set of audio cables between the DVD IN AUDIO Njacks on the W and the AUDIOOUI jacks on th...

Page 17: ...ly found on the side or back af the camcorner 2 Connect ar audio cable between the AUD 0 OUT PUTjack on tne cam corder and the AUDIO erminals on the front of the TV 3 Connect a vloeo cable between LheVIDEO OUT PUTjack on the cam corner and the VIDEO ter m n_ on the front ot the 1 V The audio video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcoider If not check yolu local electronics store If ...

Page 18: ... batteries with the diagram inside the conlpat tment Replace the Cover Remove the batteries and store them in a cool dry place if you won t be using the remote control fbr a long tiine The remote control carl be used up to about 23 feet fi om tile TV AsstuTling typical TV usage the bat teries last _r about one year 2 8 C AP IR Two NSTAIIAT ON ...

Page 19: ...the VOL burton to access the icon s suB menu Press the MENU button to exit 41 The on screen menus disappear h om the screen are about thirty secorlcls You can also use the MENU CHANNEL and VOLUME buttons oil the control panel of the TV to make selections Viewing the Display press the DISPLAYbuRon on the remote control The on screen display shows any or all ofth_ following Active chahne Audio sourc...

Page 20: ...nguage 1 _ Press MENU to display the menu Press CH three times to Select _i Function 1 then presstheVOL but 2 PressVOL to select the appropriate language English Spanish or French Press MENU twice to exit 3 2 IAP TH _Fr TV DP H_ATK N ...

Page 21: ...ting channels manllal Selecting the Video Signal source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels you must specify the type of signal SOili ce that is connected to the TV i e ai l antenna or a cable system PressMENU to o 0 _ _ display th9 menu selo t pres twotimesto o anne t o press th e v0 L bUtt0nl Note ST HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems Contact yo...

Page 22: ... CH Y button to i select t_AutoProgrami Press the VOL buttonl The TV will begin memo izing a of tb_ available channels The TV autoinatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory This takes about one to two minutes Press the MENU button at any time to ii_terrupt the memorization process and return to the Channel menu After all the available channels are stored the ...

Page 23: ...ton twice o select Channel then Dressthe VOL bu ton 2 Press the CH or CH button to select AdntErase Press the VOL bu on 4 Press the CH or CH button to select Select Press the VOL or VOL button to select Added i or Erased Press the MENU button three times to exit C HAPT R THiR TV DP AI N 3 5 ...

Page 24: ...were either erased or not meiTlorJzed To select a channel vet 100 press the 100 button For channel 122 press 100 then 2 then 2 To change to single digit channels 0 9 faster press 0 beR re the single digit or channel 4 press 0 then 4 Using the PRE CH Button to select the Previous Channel channels that are f_ll apart tune to Pressthe PRE OBbuttonl one channel then use the number The TVwill switch to...

Page 25: ... _ _i _i_ ii i_i _ i_i_i_i ii i i i_i i i i_ iii _ i i ii _i _ i_i _i ii _i_i _ii _if_ i i i i_ _ _ _ _ i i i_ i_ii i _ i i_i _i_i i_ _ in J After the houris entered press the VO bUtton at this point the minutes digits will be selected 4 press the CH orCH button to select the correct m rlutes I After selecting the correct i minutes press the VOL button i Press the MENU button three times to exit _...

Page 26: ...OL _f_ _ buttoo repeated y Unt_ the word ustom isselected appeared When Custornis highlighb the word on the Adjust screen wi Press the CHV button to select Adjust then Press the VOL button The words Color Tone Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color and Tint will appear on the screen Pressthe CHAorCH y _ button to se ect a particu lar item 91 After adjusting an item the gauge will automatically disapp...

Page 27: ...lect Custom which automatically recalls your personalized t_icture settings Press the MENU button to dispia me menu Choose Standmd for the standard factory settings Natural Optimal indoor screen condition Choose Mild Mild Coi trast whei viewing the TV in low light or when playing video games Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to personal preL erence see Customizing the Pict...

Page 28: ...d _menu iiii t Press the V0LL or VOL button repeatedly until the word Custom is Selected When Custom is Selecb d_the wqrd Adjus i will 3 Press the CHT button to select i_Adjust then press the VOL button ffbe words Bass Treble and Balance wi appear onthe screen press theCH_or CH button to select a particu lar item to be changed Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decrease the value of a part...

Page 29: ...settings Press the MENU burton to display me menu Press the CH button to select the Sound menu Press the VOL or VOL button repeatedly to select the Standard _Music Movie Speech i or tlCustom sound settings a Choose StandaM for the standard factory settings Choose Music when watching inusic videos or concerts Choose Movies when watching movies Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialo...

Page 30: ...n or Off Press the MENU button t o displaythe menu Press the OHV button tO select Soundt meou then press theVOL but_ ton Press the CHV button to _ _ i_ select tMelody then press the VOL OrVOLe button to select On Or i Off 3 Press the MENU button twice to exit J 3 1 2 C ltAP F iR T nRI I TV P iRA1 N ...

Page 31: ...ss the OHY button twice to select Channel then press the Quick way to view the external signal Simply press the TV VIDEO button on the remote control 3 _ Press the VOL OrVOL _ _ button YOUwill Switch between viewing the SignalsCOrn ing from equipment con nected to the TV s A V jacks_ and th_ TV Signal 4 1 _8_b_Y Press the MENU button twice to exit _ HAPT R THIRI L TV OP ib_rl N _ 1 3 ...

Page 32: ... digits Ofthe VCR cede listed on the next page o If more than one code listed try the your brand of VCR first one q If your VCR does not turn on repeat steps 2 3 and 4 but try one Press the POWERbutten onthe remote ontro Your VCR of the other codes listed for the should turn on If YOUr VCRturns on your remote contro is brand of your particular VCR now set co rect y If no other codes are listed try...

Page 33: ...SPECIAL FEATURES VCR Codes _ H T_ _ iJ _4 _ _ _ _ _ _ _D C _AP F R _OUR _P X IA FI A_UR S 4 2 ...

Page 34: ...and of cable box try the first one Press POWER Your cable box should turn on If your cable box turns on your remote control is now iset upi correctly 41 If your cable box does not turn on repeat steps 2 3 and 4 but try one of the other codes listed fbr your particular brand of cable box If no other codes are listed try each cable box code 00 through 35 6 Once your remote control is set up press th...

Page 35: ...the VO button Press the CHY button three times to select _Fine tune i then press the VOL button ii Press the VOL and VOL buttons m aqiust the fine tuning 4 Postore the fine tuning ser ng r the TV s memo ry pressthe CH V button to select Select Press the VOL or VOL button to select Added Toreset the fine tuning m 00 press the VOL or VOL Dutton to select Erased II Press the MENU button to i estln le...

Page 36: ... button to select the IPicture menu Press theVOL orVOL button repeatedly to select tNormal or Zoom Press the MEI_IUbutton twice to exit Normal Sets the picture to 4 3 normal mode This is a standard TV screen size Zoom Magnifies the size of the picture on screen 4 5 c p _ FOUR SPI C AI FI ATUR S ...

Page 37: ...inutes the TV will return to the original channel To use the Surf feanlre While you are watching the channel to which you want to return press th9 SURFbutton The on screen disp ay will read Surf Off 2 Press tne SURFbutton again to set the timer ir tmrty second intervals up to bye rmnu es The time you se Will uegln counting aown on me screen When the time runs am the TV will return to the channel y...

Page 38: ...Before using the timer you must set tile TV s clock See Setting the Clock on page 3 7 2 Press the CH V button to select Time then press the VOL button 3 Press the CH IVbutton to select Onnine Dressthe VOL button to select the On time Flours Thehours d gits will be highlighted Press the CH or CHV button repea eaty o select the appropria e hours i e the hour when the TV will turn or Press VOL to sel...

Page 39: ...the VO button procedure as i0 steps 1_ 6 above 1 1 When finished s tting th e timer press the MENU button three times to exit Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts oft the TV af_ei a preset time f I Ol_ l 10 to 180 1TdI lutes q After about 5 seconds the sleep display will disappear from the screen and the time interval will be set press the SLEEPbutton repeatedly until the ap...

Page 40: ...nPress the VOL to Select Mono orVOL _ SAP or Stereo _ Press the MENU button twice to exit The text at the bottom of the menu tells you if the incoming audio is stereo SAP or mono Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo Choose Mono for channels that ate broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal Choose SAP to listen to the Separate Audio Progra...

Page 41: ...and Speech Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed Auto volume lets you automati cally at just the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is lo vV Pressthe CHV button Press the...

Page 42: ...ing closed caption transmissions especial ly those of live events There may be a small delay before captions appear when you change channels These are not malfimctions of the T_d 4 Press the CH buzron to select Mode PresstheVOL orVOL button to select Caption or Text 5 Depending on the particular broadcast it mignr Denecessary to make changes to Channels and Field Usethe Ctt A Ctt VOL and VOL bu mn...

Page 43: ...er pin screen will appear Enter your 4 digit PIN number Note The nefault PIN number for a new TV set is O O O 3 After entering a valid PIN number the V ehlo screen will appear Press the Ctt buttor three t rues and highlight Change Pin 4 While the Change Pin ield isselectec press the VO button The Change Pin screen w II appear Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter tnem i _ _ I _ 4 Note If you ...

Page 44: ...he VOL but ton so that the WChip lock field is Yes Pressing VOL will alternate between Yesand Noi How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines First set lip a personal identification number PIN and enable the VLChip See previolls section Parental restrictions can be set up usiIig either of two methods The TV guide lines or the MPAA rating 1 Press the MENU button to disp ay the menu Press the...

Page 45: ...int one of the TV Ratings is highlighted blue color Press the VO button DeDenang on your exlsung setup a letter U or B wil start bhnkmg U Unblocked B Blocked While the U or B is ed press the tit or gtt button to block or unblock the category Press the IVlEI_JU button once to save the TV guidelines A TV Rating v ill be highlighted and no letters will blink Toexit this screen press MENU again To sel...

Page 46: ...mple you block L sub rating in TV PG then the L SUD ratingsinTV 14 and TV MA wil aummanca ly be blocked 7 Press the MENU button three times to clear all the screens Or proceed to the next section and set up additional restrictions based on the MPAA codes How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X The MPAArating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America MPAA ...

Page 47: ... V Chip will automatically block any category that is more restrictive Forexample it you block the PG 13 category then R NC 17 and X will automatically be blocked also How to Reset the TV after the V Chip Blocks a Channel Emergency Escape If the TV istuned to a restricted Channel the v chip will block it 1 heScreen Willgo blank and the following message wi l app ar tExcessive rating To resume norm...

Page 48: ...cU u e or sol rod Try another channel Press the TV VIDEO blltton Make sure the TV is plugged ii _ Check the antenna connections No color wrong colors or tints Make sure the program is broadcast in color Act j list the picu u e settings If the set is moved or turned in a different direction the power sholfld be OFF for at least 30 minutes Pitt1 u e rolls verticall3_ A 1st the antenna Check all wire...

Page 49: ...aning fluids wax or chemicals Do not put heavy olqjects on top of the cabinet Temperature If your TV is suddenly moved fi om a coM to a wam_ place unt_lug the power c oIvt and allow at least two hours fbr moisture that may have fbm_ed inside the unit to dry completely Using Your TV in Another Country If you plan to take your TV with you to a fbreign country please be aware of the different televis...

Page 50: ...tended alteredproduct or serialnumbers cosmeticdamageor exteriorfinish accidents abuse neglect fire water lightningor otheractsof nature use of products equipment systems utili ties services parts supplies accessories applications installations repairs externalwiringor connectors not suppliedor autho rizedby CurtisMatheswhichdamagethis productor resultin serviceproblems incorrectelectricallinevolt...

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