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‘Important Safeguards and Precautions
READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, HEED ALL
WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT
INSTALLATION
1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION
Operate only from er source indicated on unit
or in this manual. If uncertain, have your Electric
Utility Sarvice Company or Video Products Dealer
verify your home power source.
2 POWER CORD PLUG
For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one
wide bla a), or a three-wire grounding type piug.
Always hold the plug firmly and make sure your
hands are dry when plugging in or eg the
AC power cord. Regularly remove dust, dirt, etc.
on the plug.
POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:
The plug fits into outlet one way. If it cannot be fully
inserted, try reversing it. If it still will not fit, have an
electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not
tamper with the plug.
GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:
The plug requires a three-hole grounding outlet.
If necessary, have an electrician install the proper
outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.
3 POWER CORD
To avoid unit malfunction, and to protect against
electrical shock, fire or personal injury:
- Keep power cord away from heating appliances
and walking traffic. Do not rest heavy objects on,
or roll such objects over the power cord.
- Do not tamper with the cord in any way.
- An extension cord should have the same type
plug {polarized or grounding) and must be
securely connected.
~- Overloaded wall outlets or extension cords is a
fire hazard.
- Frayed cords, damaged plugs. and damaged or
cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should
be replaced by a qualified electrician.
4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES
Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat
generated during operation. if blocked, heat
build-up may result in a fire hazard or heat
damage to cassettes.
For your protection:
a. Never cover ventilation slots while unit is ON,
or operate unit while placed on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other soft surface.
b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case
or rack, unless property ventilated.
5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR
SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES
Do not place unit over or near à heater or
regulator, in direct suntight, etc. If unit is suddeniy
moved from a cold place to a wam place,
moisture may condense in unit and on the tape
causing damage.
6 TO AYOID PERSONAL INJURY
* Never place unit on support or stand that is not
firm, level, and adequately strong.
Tha unit could fall causing serious
injury to a child or adult and
damage to the unit.
* Move any appliance and cart
combination with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
* Caretully follow all operating instructions.
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uneven surfaces may cause objects to overtum.
[ OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION |]
1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION
An outside antenna or cable system must be property
grounded to provide some protection
against built up static charges
and voltage. Section 810
of the National Electrical
Code, ANSYNFPA 70 (in
Canada, part 1 of the
Canadian Electrical Code) my en
provides information EES.
regarding 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 grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF H GH VOLTAGE
POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS
Locate an outside antenna system well away from power
lines and electric light or power circuits so it will never
touch these power sources should it ever fall, When
installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines,
circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal.
| _USING THE UNIT
Before unit is b out of storage or moved to a new location,
refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these sa
1 KEEP UNIT WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR
MOISTURE, such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.
2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR
STRONG IMPACT, unplug unit and have it inspected
À a qualified service technician before use.
LECTRICAL STORMS
During a lightning storm, or before leaving unit unused for
extended periods of time, disconnect all ) equipment from
the power source as well as the antenna and cable system.
4 WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN
* DO NOT OPERATE IF:
- liquid has spilled into unit.
- unit was dropped or otherwise damaged.
- unit emits smoke, malodors, or noises.
immediately ately unplug unit, and d have. it I inspected by a
service technician to avoid po opening hazards
* Never drop or oo any ta
Touching intemal parts may cause ye shock or Me hazard.
* Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, away from
unit to avoid electrical interference.
5 USING ACCESSORIES
Usa only accessories recommended by the manufacturer
to avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards
6 CLEANING UNIT
Unplug unit Usa a clean, dry, untreated cloth to
gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE
aerosols,
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shock
etc, the cabinet surface. to
hurrid. or ducty arcas ‚cabinet suriocs. Expos & arts.
L SERVICE |
1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF
It, after following detailed operating instructions, the
unit does not operate property, do not attempt to open or
remove covers, or make any not described in the
manual. unit and contact a qualified service technician.
2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified
by the manufacturer, or have equal safety characteristics
as original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may
result In fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING
After unit is serviced or repaired, request that a through safety
check be done as described in the manufacturers service
literature to insure video unit is in safe operating condition. J
Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité
Warning : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Avertissement : Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne pas
exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive.
Attention : Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans
la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with
existing VHS equipment.
Only use those tapes with the mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that
have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used.
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with
§15.119 of the FCC rules.
FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user’s authority to operate.
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated
voltage within the unit may have sufficient
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK magnitude to cause electric shock.
Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK of contact with any inside part of this unit.
REMOVE COVER (OR О co This symbol alerts the user that important
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS y iterature concerning the opetation and ed
INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO maintenance of this unit has been included.
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Therefore, it should be read carefully in order
to avoid any problems.
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
Before Using
Congratulations
on your purchase of one of the most
sophisticated and reliable products on the market
today. Used properly, it will bring you and your
family years of enjoyment. Please {ill in the
information below. The serial number is on the
tag located on the back of your unit.
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Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Accessories
L] Remote Control!
LSSQ0278
(PV-C2021)
LSSQ0279
(PV-C2031W)
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2 “AA”
To order accessories,
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SELF-DEMO Mode
With Power ON, press
PLAY/REPEAT on the
unit for 7 seconds to
deactivate the
SELF-DEMO Mode.
Repeat this to display
demo screen.
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call toll free 1-800-332-5368.
Loading the Batteries
1) Open the cover.
3) Close the cover.
C' Battery replacement caution
* Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.
Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure
Break off the tab to protect.
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Record Tab
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Screw driver
To record again.
Cover the hole
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with cellophane tape.
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Table of Contents
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Location of Controls
| Remote Control Buttons
Remote Control Buttons
EJECT button:
When EJECT is pressed, the tape is ejected from Cassette Compartment.
If EJECT is pressed during recording, the unit will not respond to the command.
EJECT
Page 6
POWER
Page 8
FM/TV
Page 21
MUTE
Page 16
CHANNEL UP/DOWN Pg.16
SELECT UP/DOWN Pg. 13
ACTION
Page 12
NUMBER Keys
Page 16
REWIND/SEARCH
Page 14
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PAUSE/SLOW
Page 14
CM SKIP/ZERO SEARCH
Page 26
TAPE POSITION
Page 25
SPEED
Page 14
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SLEEP
Page 19
NITE
Page 16
DISPLAY
Page 35
RAPID TUNE
Page 16
VOLUME UP/DOWN Pg.16
SET/BACKSPACE Pg.13
PROGRAM
Page 22
TRACKING UP/DOWN
Page 37
ADD/DELETE
Page 13
PLAY
Page 14
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FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
Page 14
SEARCH
Page 24
STOP
Page 14
REC
Page 14
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COUNTER RESET
Page 26
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REWIND/SEARCH Page 14
Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel
ACTION Page 13 =
STOP/EJECT
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ACTION Page 13
CHANNEL UP/DOWN Page 16 — |
TRACKING UPDOWNPage 37 IN
SELECT UP/DOWN Page 13
VOLUME UP/DOWN Page 16 _. _
SET/BACKSPACE Page 13 |
POWER
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Audio/Video In Jack
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REC
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TIMER/FM
Pages 19, 21
Builtin Speaker
Adi Phones Jack
+ Page 16
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REC Indicator
Lights during recording.
In Rec Pause or OTR
Pause mode, the
indicator flashes.
Page 14
PROG TIMER Indicator
Lights when the unit is set for
Timer Recording.
It flashes when a Timer
Recording has been set with
no tape inserted, the clock is
Remote Sensor ON TIMER Indicator not get, or the tape is in motion.
On Timer is set
Page 18
Rear View of the unit
AC Power Plug
When plugged into —
an AC outlet, the
unit consumes
4.0 W of electric
power in OFF
condition.
_—VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal
In from your
Antenna
or Cable.
Pages 8, 10.
How to Connect
Initial Setup for ANT. / Cable Connection
E Connect the Cable from Antenna/ Cable to the VHF/UHF
terminal on unit.
INfrom
ANT./CABLE
VHF/UHF
How to do Initial Setup
1 Press POWER on the 3
remote or unit.
When the unit is turned on the
first time, SELECT
LANGUAGE screen appears.
SELECT LANGUAGE
PRESS CH à :English
OPRIMIR CH Y :Español
APP. VOL + ¡Francais
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* If wrong language is set, complete “Reset
all unit Memory Functions” steps page 9.
WARNING:
When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with
fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals.
Press CH A to select English.
OR
Press CH Y to select Spanish
(Español).
Press VOL + to select French
(Francais).
CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET
screen appears.
| CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET -
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
AND IF YOU USE A CABLE
BOX, TUNE 1T TO YOUR
LOCAL PBS CH THEN...
| PLEASE PRESS CH UP KEY В
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Press CH A Key to start
CHANNEL / CLOCK AUTO SET
operation. Settings are performed =
automatically. If the setup is 5
completed, the following screen is —
displayed. 4
21 712001 WED 12:00PM =
DST:ON
SETTING : CH 10
AUTO CLOCK SET
COMPLETED
END : PRESS CH UP KEY |
If AUTO CLOCK SET 1S
INCOMPLETE screen appears, set
the clock using MANUAL CLOCK
SET procedure as below.
SELECT/
SET
a: CH UP
Y:CH DOWN
»: VOL UP
COL DOWN
Y
AUTO CLOCK SET
15 INCOMPLETE
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
| PRESSING ACTION KEY
Go
If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete,
manually set the clock as follows.
1 Press ACTION Key on the Remote
to display SET CLOCK Menu screen.
\l/ SET CLOCK
When moving unit to a new location, or if a
mistake was made in the Initial Setup
DST ON section, 3
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RT ake sure a tape Is not inse in the unit
SELECT :4 Y
SET >
END : ACTION |
Press A Y to select the month and
press P to set. In the same manner,
select and set the date, year, time,
and DST. (Daylight Saving Time) 1 Turn the unit
SET CLOCK | Power on.
21 7/2001 WED 12:00PM
Co DST:ON 2 Press and hold both PLAY and
FF on the unit for more than 5
seconds.
SET » * The power will shut off.
END ACTION | * Please ignore “NO CASSETTE"
3 Press ACTION Key twice to start warning.
and exit.
né ex 3 Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.
Initial Setup for DSS / Cable box Connection
How to Connect
E Connect the OUT Jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF
terminal on unit with an RF cable.
WARNING:
When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with
UNIT fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals.
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AI а el Setup 3 Press CH A to select English.
OR
1 Press POWER on the Press CH Y to select Spanish
remote or unit. (Español).
When the unit is turned on the Press VOL + to select French
first time, SELECT (Francais).
LANGUAGE screen appears. CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET
, , screen appears.
SELECT LANGUAGE ; ,
PRESS CH à :English CHANNEL/ CLOCK AUTO SET
OPRIMIR CH Y :Español CONNECT, ANTERRA CABLE.
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` | PLEASE PRESS CH UP KEY |
* Turn on your cable box and set it to
PBS(Public Broadcast Station) channel * If wrong language Is set,
complete “Reset all unit Memory
in your time zone. If you use DSS Functions” steps page 9
receiver, it must be turned off.
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Press CH A Key to start
4 CHANNEL / CLOCK AUTO SET
operation. Settings are performed
automatically. If the setup is
completed, the following screen is
displayed.
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DST:ON
SETTING : CH 10
AUTO CLOCK SET
COMPLETED
| END : PRESS CH UP KEY |
900°
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If AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INCOMPLETE screen appears, set
the clock using MANUAL CLOCK
SET procedure on page 9.
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AUTO CLOCK SET
15 INCOMPLETE
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
| PRESSING ACTION KEY
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Note to CABLE System Installer
This reminder is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers 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.
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Reset Language, Channels, Clock,
Press ACTION
to display MAIN MENU.
№ Language
1) Press AY > to
select language
icon.
SELECT :
SET "ACT |ON
2) Press ACTION
repeatediy.
MENU PRINCIPAL
HOLA
ÉLEGIA:à F 4+
FHJAR ACTION
For Spanish
4 Y 4
ACT TON
For French
SELECT:4 Y <»
| SET ACTION
For English
3) Press AV to
select “EXIT.”
Press ACTION to
exit.
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H Channels
1) Press AV4 to
select “CH.”
Г MAIN MENU
SELECT:4 Y <>
| SET ACTION
2) Press ACTION.
SET UP CHANNEL
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CHANNEL CAPTION
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY: OFF
SELECT: & У
SET
END ACT IGN
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3) Press AV to select
“ANTENNA,” then
press > to set your
antenna system
(TV” or “CABLE”).
4) Press AV to select
“AUTO SET,” then
press №.
e After Channel Auto Set
is finished, Clock Auto
Set will be performed.
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IM Clock
1) Рте55 АУ to
select “CLOCK.”
MAIN MENU
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SELECT :4 Y “4D
SET ‘ACTION
2) Press ACTION.
SET CLOCK
ALTO na CK SET
MANUA
TIME ZONE ADJUST 0
SELECT: ; +
SET
END ACTION |
(“TIME ZONE ADJUST"
appears only when
auto clock is set.)
3) Press AY to select
“MANUAL” or
“AUTO CLOCK
SET” and press №.
* For Auto Clock
select “AUTO CLOCK
SET,” then press CH A.
Vi SET CLOCK
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DST:ON
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SELECT a ¥
BD ACTION
4)Press AV and
press > to
select and set the
month, date, year,
time, and DST
(Daylight Saving
Time).
5) Press ACTION
twice to start the
clock and exit this
mode.
Time Zone Adjust
Hl Time Zone Adjust
{Only when Auto Clock is set.)
1) Press AY > to
select “CLOCK.”
SELECT :4 Y «4 P
| SET ACTION |
2) Press ACTION.
f SET CLOCK |
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
SELECT :4 Y
SET 4 »
END ACTION
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3) Press AY to select
TIME ZONE
ADJUST and
press «< ог > to
subtract or add
hour(s) as
necessary.
SET CLOCK
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
SELECT :4 ¥
SET 74
END ACT FON
4) Press ACTION
twice to exit.
* TIME ZONE
ADJUST returns to
“0” if clock is set
manually.
SELECT/
SET
CH UP
Y .:CH DOWN
> VOL UP
«VOL DOWN
NUMBER
Keys
1 ADD/OLT
ACTION key on .
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On Unit On Remote On Unit
You can operate the A :CHUP
menu screen usin
unit buttons. J V : CH DOWN
o display the menu, . ME UP
press STOP/EJECT , VOLUME DOWN
and REW together
with no tape inserted.
To exit the menu,
repeat above with or
without tape inserted
until normal screen
| appears.
To add channel:
number keys and
press ADD/DLT.
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Select channel with
CHANNEL D8 ADDED
a
Whenever the menu or program
screen is displayed, CHANNEL
UP/DOWN function as AY and
VOLUME UP/DOWN function as
« > only.
Add or Delete a Channel
To delete channel:
Select channel with CH
AY or number keys and
press ADD/DLT.
CHANNEL 08 DELETED
Playback a Tape
Record On a Tape
MS ready Check List
(HAI connections are made.
(J Your unit is plugged in.
Insert a cassette.
* The unit power comes
on automatically.
X
To prevent tape jam,
remove loose or peeling labels
from tapes. X
Press PLAY.
* Playback begins if cassette has no
record tab.
E Forward/Reverse scene search
> Press FF or REW
> Press again or PLAY to release.
E Still (Freeze) picture
-> Press PAUSE/SLOW
> Press PLAY to release.
M Slow Motion picture
3 Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in
Still mode
=> Press PLAY to release.
Ш Frame by Frame picture
> Press PAUSE/SLOVW in Still mode
> Press PLAY to release.
* These features work best in SLP mode.
« After the unit is in Still or Slow mode for 3
minutes, it will switch to Stop mode automatically
to protect the tape and the video head.
E Stop > Press STOP
E Rewind tape 3 Press REW in Stop mode
E Fast forward tape > Press FF in Stop mode
E Eject tape 3 Press EJECT on the remote
or STOP/EJECT on the unit
You can operate on the unit
CHAY
insert a cassette.
MW Press to stop and/or REC Indicator
eject tape.
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insert a cassette with record tab.
* The unit power comes on automatically.
Select Channel.
0 Press CH AV* or number keys to
* For “LINE” input, see bottom of next page.
speed (see page 37).
SP = Standard Play
LP = Long Play
SLP = Super Long Play
* Selected speed is displayed.
4 Press REC to start recording.
3 Press SPEED to select recording
* To edit out unwanted portions,
press PAUSE/SLOW to pause and
resume recording.
* You cannot view another channel during
recording.
E Stop > Press STOP
one Touch Recording (OTR)
ress repeatedly оста Rec» 0:20 1
to set the recording C Normal Ree =o >
length (30 min - 4 hours.) -+0<—*00<—500<— 1:30
* The unit stops recording at a preset time.
* PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit.
* After the unit has been in Rec Pause mode for 5
minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the
tape and the video head.
* The remaining recording time of an OTR can be
displayed by pressing DISPLAY.
SELECT/SET
a: CH UP
v:CH DOWN
» : VOL UP
CYOL DOWN
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)
Connections you'll need to make.
Playing (Source) VCR
Recording (Editing) unit
AUDIO VIDEO
IN
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© OUT TO TV
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VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
Playback (Source) Recording (Editing) unit
Insert pre-
recorded tape.
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Insert blank tape
with record tab.
* Dubbing tapes protected
with Copy Guard will have
poor quality results.
Press PLAY then
PAUSE at starting
point to put in
PAUSE
> SLOW
PLAY
IN| —
REC PAUSE
SLOW
Standby mode.
Select “LINE” mode.
See “Selecting Input Mode” below.
Press REC, then
PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to put in
Standby mode.
(Perform operation of steps 4 and 5 on both units at same time.)
Press PLAY PAUSE Press PAUSE/SLOW
to start dubbing. to start dubbing.
SLOW
Press STOP STOP Press STOP
to stop dubbing. to stop dubbing.
Selecting Input Mode
Met
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Press CH AV. The display will change as follows.
Met
* Unauthorized exchanging
and/or copying of copyrighted
recordings may be copyright
infringement.
hod 2:
1 3
(CABLE)
LINE +—i25 or 9
- à Press ACTION for MAIN MENU.
b Press AVY-4P to select TV”, then press ACTION
for SET UP TV screen.
c Press AY to select “INPUT SELECT,” and
then press P> to select “TUNER” or “LINE.”
d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.
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TV Operation
1 Press POWER on the remote or MS ready Check List
unit. J All connections are made.
[1 Your unit is plugged in.
4 | number keys to
2 08 Use CH AV or
select a channel.
Press VOL + or VOL -
to adjust volume. VOL + / VOL-
PLAY/
REPEAT
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NIGHT (NITE) Mode
Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the
screen is easier on your eyes during night time use.
Press NITE to set NIGHT
NIGHT mode. POWER
* NIGHT mode may be selected
when watching TV, playing a
tape, or while in FM mode.
Press NITE to cancel.
* Previous settings are restored.
* NIGHT mode is canceled
when power is tumed off or
power failure occurs.
E Using the 100 key
When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125
with the number keys, first press the 100 key, Roya ER
and then enter the remaining two digits. 100 KEY o e
E Rapid Tune Bo ©
Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you 2080
were watching. an sur =,
E Audio Mute |
Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound. Press
again to restore the previous sound level.
E Phones | J
UU
Connect an earphone {not supplied) or
headphones {not supplied) to the Phones Jack.
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Closed Caption System |
Closed Caption is ... в
This multi-use system not only allows the hearing Ca eu on On Mute Feature
Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed
impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also
makes useful information from TV stations when MUTE button is pressed for silence.
Press ACTION
available to everyone.
to display MAIN MENU.
Closed Caption Mode Feature
Press ACTION ] 1)Press AY<D>
to display MAIN MENU to select TV.
play 2)Press ACTION
1)Press АУ <> to display SE
2 to select “TV.” UP TV screen.
2)Press ACTION
osa SET 3 Г SET UP TV 1) Press AV to
SELECT :4 Y «4» screen. LOCK select “CAPTION”.
SET ACTION | ПО SE ect TUNER 2) Press > to
Г SET UP TV 1) Press AV to FM ANTENNA EXT display CAPTION
3 select “CAPTION”. SET on screen.
INPUT SELECT : TUNER 2) Press D to
Y IDEC ADJUST . —
FM ANTENA display CAPTION CAPTION 1)Press AVio —
Bi | screen amena, | select CAPTION [PS
; MODE. o
CAPTION 1)Press AV to SELEGT :4 ¥ 2) hoods © я
select CAPTION = (@ mon select "OFF” ME
2) Press > 5 CAPTION 1) Press AV to >
SECTA repeatedly to CAPTION MODE: OFF select CC ON
END “ACTION | select mode CC ON MUTE : CAP Ci MUTE.
(Way — (Seeleft) | 2) Press >
TEXT C2 TEXT Ci SET ir repeatedly to select
NCAP 2 — END ACTION y desired mode.
* Each press of p> wil
Press ACTION three times NO— CAP CI change Je displayas
$ .
to return to the normal screen. ) * The caption may be
CAP C2 broadcast over CAP
‘Recording and Playing Back a Closed ) El orca.
Caption/Text Program Press ACTION three times
Record : Record normally. Closed Caption/ to return to the normal screen.
Text signal, if present, is recorded
automatically. Press MUTE to mute the sound and
Playback : Start playback. Do above steps to display closed captioning.
select desired caption mode. « To cancel, press MUTE again.
Ty
Caption Mode: OFF
Closed Caption Mode Selections
Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2
A narration of selected TV programs is displayed.
Check TV program listings for CC(Closed Caption) broadcasts.
Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2
The lower half of the screen will be blocked out. When the TV station broadcasts information,
such as program listings, it will appear in this space.
Closed Caption /Text narration will not be displayed.
NOTE : The closed caption or text signal may be broadcast over C1, C2, or both.
Also, text contents can vary so you may wish to try different settings. J
TV Timer Features
ON-TIMER with Alarm
This unit can be set to automatically power on in one
of 3 modes (TV, Playback, or FM radio.)
You can also combine the On-Timer with a one
minute alarm that gradually increases in volume.
Press PROG
to display SET PROGRAM screen.
SET PROGRAM ) 1) Press AY to select
“ON TIMER.”
2) Press » to display
ON TIMER screen.
SELECT :4 Y
SET ie
END | PROG
I FON, TAMER 1) Press AY to select
— desired settings.
SLA cama” | 2) Press PD to set the
ON-TIMER TIME or
ST SR ON-TIMER mode.
" * Make sure a tape is
* ON-TIMER mode inserted if Playback mode
selection order is selected.
(rCHO2—CH03--CH125 « See “FM Radio” on page
CHO1 PLAY 21 for instructions on
Lrmo—Fms--emi— how to preset FM
stations.
ON TIMER Press AV 10 select
6.004 CH08 ALARM “ON” or “OFF.”
ALARM: ON ABC
=== Arg ere = “тон кн.
CANCEL : ADD/DLT
SELECTA Y
SET 4 »
END : PROG
When “ON” is selected,
an alarm will gradually increase in volume for one
minute or until canceled by pressing any button
(including VOL + -). .
To Make Corrections,
use AY and «> to move back and correct.
Press PROG
to set ON TIMER.
* “ON TIMER SET” is displayed.
* ON TIMER Indicator lights on the unit.
To Cancel ON-TIMER set,
Repeat steps 1 and 2. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear
the time in step 3. Now, press PROG to end.
“ON TIMER END” briefly appears on-screen.
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м Ready Check List
[] The clock is set to correct time.
|
TIMER/FM
СН АУТ ONTIMER
Indicator
(ID
if no button on the remote or unit
(including a button used to turn off
the alarm) is pressed within 60
minutes after unit turns itself on, it
will turn itself back off.
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SELECT/SET
a:CH UP
w:CH DOWN
> VOL UP
4-VOL DOWN
PROG
с ADD/DLT
: +:00 (one minute) -----.
: | |
я one-minute
3:00 increase
: until 10:00
9:00 :
- 10:00 srr
| 590 five-minute
' 20:00 increase
25:00 until 30: 00
De 30:00 nee 3
| 40:00 | ten-minute
| increase
50:00 — until 60: 00
L- 60-00 (Max) ——-1
GED
While timer function is in progress,
you can change channels on the
unit with CH AY while “CANCEL/
SET” screen is not displayed.
SLEEP TIMER
This unit can be set for auto power off.
Press E febeatedly
to set R.
* Pressing DISPLAY with SLEEP pe 30
sleep timer set displays
remaining time. SLEEP id 60
Press SLEEP repeatedly
until “SLEEP TIMER 00” SLEEP TIMER 90
appears to cancel. y
SLEEP TIMER 00
INSTANT ALARM
You can set a timer alarm up to 60 min. Useful when
you are cooking, etc.
Press TIMER/FM on the unit to display
the instant alarm CANCEL/SET screen.
2 5:20PM
CANCEL | ADD/DLT 02:
SET:CH 4 Y KEY ON UNIT
[Remaining Time]
* Pressing TIMER/FM repeatedly on the unit
will change display as follows.
Press CH AY on the
unit with CANCEL/SET
screen displayed to set
alarm. {Time changes in
the order shown left.)
TV INSTANT ALARM INSTANT ALARM
Screen Display FM Breer ad 7
(or LINE) TV {or LINE)
To cancel, press TIMER/FM then press ADD/DLT on
the remote while CANCEL/SET screen is displayed.
To increase timer in progress, repeat step 2. Time
will be rounded up to next 1, 5, or 10 minute interval.
(See chart left.)
<Example>
« If current time remaining is 12:15, countdown will
restart from 15:00.
+ If current time remaining is 9:15, countdown will restart
from 10:00.
Alarm will sound at 0: 00.
Press any button to stop
* The volume of the alam gradually increases for
one minute and then continues to beep until
any button is pressed.
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IR Adjustment
Press ACTION
to display MAIN MENU.
1) Press AY<U> to
select “TV.”
2) Press ACTION to
display SET UP TV
screen.
SET UP TY 1) Press AV to select
LOCK on VIDEO ADJUST.
> | 2)Press » to display
SELECT :à y screen.
SET 1
END LACT ION
4 a pe 1)Press AV to select
TINT === == . .
BAIGHTNESS ----—---- an adjustment item.
PICTURE mm ;
SHARPNESS “reee (See below right.)
2) Press > to adjust.
SELECT :à Y
ADJULIST :4 №
END ACTION
BRIGHTNESS» [eases Controls.
SHARPRESS lee | Press AY and to
select and set
sr irn “NORMAL.”
END (ACTION
All controls return to
their factory settings.
5 Press ACTION three times to exit.
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ACTION
DISPLAY
SELECT/SET
a: CH UP
v:CH DOWN
> : VOL UP
D © = 4:VOL DOWN
DO NUMBER
OO Keys
О с — АРДОН
© co >
ODO
5600
a pia ME
N A
Picture Adjustment
COLOR Control
Adjust color intensity.
TINT Control
Adjust for natural flesh tones.
BRIGHTNESS Control
Adjust picture brightness.
PICTURE Control
Adjust picture intensity by
adjusting both contrast and
color level in the proper
balance.
EH SHARPNESS Control
Adjust picture sharpness.
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FM Radio
FM Radio is ...
This unit has an FM radio with built-in antenna, 9
station preset, and a band range of 87.5 ~ 108.1
MHz. You can even set the On-Timer (page 18)
to wake up to your favorite radio station.
FM Radio Setup
Press FM/TV on the remote or
press TIMER/FM twice on the unit
to display FM radio mode.
2 12:00PM Y Press a number
FM 1 87, SMH: the FM number.
12:00PM 1) Press CH АТ
to select the
desired radio
station. (Each
press changes
| frequency 200 KHz.)
\ 2) Press ADD/DLT
to set the radio
station.
Hold down CH A or
Y for a few seconds,
then release to
quickly scan for FM
stations in your area.
* To cancel, press CH
À or Ÿ while in
search mode.
FM 1 B7. TMHz
MEMORY PUSH ADO/OLT KEY
12:00PM
FM 1 87 УМН:
MEMORIZED
To Make Corrections,
select station with a
number key, then do step
3 again.
To exit FM mode, press
FM/TV on the remote or
TIMER/FM twice on the unit.
FM ANTENNA Setup
Make sure FM tuning is done
correctly (see FM Radio Setup).
Press ACTION
to display MAIN MENU.
1) Press AV 4D
to select “TV.”
2) Press ACTION
to display SET
UP TV screen.
SET UP TV
LOCK
CAPTION
Y IDEO EA
SELECT:4 Y
5 i»
END ACTION
Ш Рог cable TV users
> “INT”
E For antenna users
> “EXT”
1) Press AV to
select FM
ANTENNA.
2) Press p> to
select “INT
(INTERNAL)
or “EXT
(EXTERNAL)
whichever
sounds the
best.
key (1-9) to select Press ACTION twice to end setup.
Using FM Radio
Press FM/TV on the remote or
press TIMER/FM twice on the unit
to display FM radio mode.
12:00PM
FM 1 B7. 5MHz
Press a
number key
(1-9) to select
a preset FM
number
(see steps 2 and
3 on this page).
To cancel, press FM/TV on the remote
or TIMER/FM twice on the unit.
|
—
-
ID
TIMER/FM
« FM radio cannot be recorded on a Video cassette.
* You may get better reception by repositioning the unit.
* You cannot select FM Radio mode during playback or
record, or while a blue back screen (PROG, ACTION,
MENU) is displayed.
* Once stations are set, the selected station and current
time are displayed when FM Radio mode is entered.
To remove time, press DISPLAY. If DISPLAY is
pressed again, the unit status screen appears.
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Timer Recording
You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while
you are away.
Press PROG
to display SET PROGRAM screen.
2 SET PROGRAM 1) Press AV to select
TIMER PROGRAMMING.
‘
TER 9) Press I to display
ue screen.
SET :+ * |F a program is already in
Eo PROG memory, press AY, and
b> to select an unused
program number.
3 START sror CH) Press AV to select
al and » or | to set
CÂTEGORY:N/A sth the recording DATE.
SA ШИ * 1-31 = One time
SET :» e DAILY = MON-FRI
END :PROG/ACTION
* WEEKLY SUN-SAT
= Same time once a week
mple
Example gg naaa — 1 — Diennne 6
Today's —7 SELECTA /W Selection Order DAILY
Date (we ОЛ WEEKLY __ WEEKLY
(SAT) (MON) — (SUN)
Repeat step 3 to set:
* start time, stop time
* Channel (or LINE for outside source)
« Category [N/A (not applicable), SPORTS, MOVIE,
Y Ready Check List
[1 All connections are made.
OJ Your unit is plugged in.
[J The clock is set to correct time.
3 The tape is long enough.
CJ] The record tab is in place.
Dase ao CHT
6 mul iHsooceBlisr
DEN я :
PROG TIMER Indicator
Timer Recording Using_
unit Buttons
You can seta Timer Recording
COMEDY, MUSIC, DRAMA] using ACTION key on the unit.
» Speed (SP, LP, SLP) (See page 13.)
4 DT START cH SPD Press PROG
day p 1 a OR
Ea {or ACTION) to end voL CH STOPEECT REWER
J == =
а стоил то = the program. 0000 AH
SELECT 10:4 y To Enter More seman
END IPROG/ACTION Press AV to select and
D toseta blank program | 4) Press STOP/EJECT and REW
number, and tnen repeat | together without a tape inserted
step 3. to display MAIN MENU.
2 Press AY + - to select “VCR”
Press PROG twice (or ACTION) and STOP/EJECT and REW
to exit this mode. together to display SET UP
* If you're using a cable box, make VCR screen.
sure that it is tuned to the desired channel 9 Press AY to select “TIMER
and the power is left on for timer recording. PROGRAM" and + to display
* PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit. the TIMER PROGRAM screen.
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4} Repeat main steps 3 - 5.
Cancel a Timer Recording:
(Recording is in progress)
Hold down STOP for a few seconds
to cancel the Timer Recording.
* Any future daily or weekly recordings
will be performed as programmed.
Review, Replace or Clear Program
Contents : (Recording is not in progress)
1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 22.
SELECT/SET
4:CH UP
Y:CH DOWN
» :VOL UP
4:VOL DOWN
PROG
—{-ADD/DLT
STOP
2 8 10:0012:00p125 s| the desired program.
3 16 8:00p 9:00p 10 SP
4 SU 9:00510:00p L LP
CANCEL : ADD/DLT
SELECT 1-8:a ¥
ENTER :»
END PROG FACT | OM
PA PDT START Stor CH sec) Press AY to select
To Replace program...
ons starr _stor ca) 1) Press P to display.
; SAT RAIL) 2) Press AV to select
CATEGORY ON MOVIE "se and press «ог»
= So ОАТЕ lo set new program
END — :PAOG/ACTION 3) Press PROG
(or ACTION).
To Clear program...
PDT START STOP CHSPO| Press ADD/DLT,
2 8 10:00p12:00a125 SP
3 10 6:000 9:00p 10 SP
4 SU 6:00010:000 L LP
>
END :PROG/ACTION
Press PROG twice (or ACTION)
to exit this mode.
CID
* 2 minutes before Timer recording is performed,
“PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC” appears
and/or the PROG TIMER Indicator flashes.
Be sure a cassette with record tab is loaded and the
unit is in Stop mode.
* If the start times of two programs overlap, the lower
numbered program will have priority.
* |f the start time for a Timer Recording comes up
during a normal recording or One Touch Recording
(page 14), the Timer Recording will not be
performed.
e |f there is a power interruption of more than one
minute, the recording may not be performed or
continued.
+ If INCOMPLETE” appears after all items have been
set, check all entries and make necessary
corrections.
‚TE BE
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Search System is ...
Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape.
When timer recordings are made, program index and information are also included.
These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings.
Index Search
Go directly to the desired recording.
INDEX SEARCH Press SEARCH in
ENTER INDEX MUMBER:1
Playback or Stop
USING 1-9 KEYS mode to display
FORWARD SEARCH:FF INDEX SEARCH
REVERSE, SEARCH:REW screen.
EXT:
EXIT: STOP
Press number
keys
to select the
recording number.
* To calculate
number, see below.
ee |
2
INDEX SEARCH
Press FF or REW
to start search.
* Pla ins at search
end Be
forward or back 1
index, press FF or
REW while screen
left in displayed (10
seconds).
INDEX SEARCH |
FORWARD SEARCH:FF
REVERSE SEARCH:REW
B To calculate the Index Number
Example 1:
To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.
NT WN
1 2 3 | 4 | 5 6 7 |
Example 2:
To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.
NTT OWT YN
1 2 3 | als 6 7 |
NOTE: 1 indicates start points of each recording.
* Make each entry within 10 seconds, or the
Index Search mode will be canceled.
* |f Index Search is started very close to an
index mark, that index mark may not be
counted in the search.
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Program End Search
It is easy to detect the end of a recorded program
so that you may continue or begin a new recording.
Press SEARCH twice in Playback or
Stop mode to display PROGRAM END
SEARCH screen .
: PROGRAM END SEARCH
SEARCH START:FF
Press FF
to start search.
EXIT: SEARCH
Example of Program End Search operation.
Fig. 1 PLAYBACK DIRECTION -—
| + Program 1 Program 2 or BLANK |]
Press SEARCH button | End Poli)
FF
Ча
Fig.2
[Program 1 ]][ 9 BLANK |B Program 2 J] eLANK |
Press SEARCH button } End Point
5 FF
Fig.3 If search exceeds a few seconds in BLANK area.
Press SEARCH button
Upon locating end point...
The unit searches slightly past end point,
reverse searches, and plays the last few
seconds of the program, then stops.
{| ¢ Program 1 (BLANK) i Program 2 (BLANK) |
Press SEARCH button
SEARCH
* REVERSE
PLAY 1 } SEARCH
ar
« If Program End Search is started very close
to an index mark, that mark may be
skipped over.
* To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.
SELECT/SET
ACH UP
Y:CH DOWN
» : VOL UP
4:vOL DOWN
NUMBER
Keys
FE
SEARCH
Auto Operation Functions
E Auto Shut Off
No broadcast signal in TV, blank tape is
Played for 5 minutes
3 Power turns off
* This feature is canceled if any button is
pressed during above mode.
E Auto Playback
Insert a tape in Power off mode
3 Power turns on
* Playback begins if tape has no record tab.
E Auto Rewind
Tape reaches its end ,
3 Rewind, 3 Stop
B Playback Auto Eject (Repeat Play is “OFF”)
Tape with no record tab reaches its end
> Rewind, > Stop, = Eject
Tape Position Display
To find out present tape position and amount of
tape remaining.
Tape position cannot be detected for
C-Cassettes, tapes under 30 minutes, and
some other tapes.
Press TAPE POSITION
to detect current tape position.
“DETECTING TAPE
DETECTING TAPE POSITION POSITION” is displayed only
when a cassette is first inserted
and it takes several seconds for
correct tape position to appear.
The present tape position
s| indication and amount of tape
anon] FEMAining (according to tape
ae mene speed) is displayed.
SESH ©} «Tape remaining time display
may not be precise.
Press TAPE POSITION (or wait 5
seconds) to return to normal screen.
* This function cannot display exact amount of
tape remaining for tapes over 120 minutes.
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Tape Operation (continued)
Repeat Play Commercial Skip
Set to see a recording over and over.
Press ACTION
to display MAIN MENU.
1)Press AY-U>
to select “VCR.”
2)Press ACTION
to display SET
SELECT :A y 4 » UP VCR screen,
‘ SET UP VCR 1)Press AV to
REPEAT PLAY mm OFF select “REPEAT
TIME STAMP : ON PLAY.”
SELECTA v 2) Press D to set
SET REPEAT PLAY
END ACTION “ON” or “OFF.”
Press ACTION twice
to end setup.
Zero Search
To quickly retum to a specific tape counter location.
Press DISPLAY during playback
to display the Counter.
Press COUNTER
20:70 | RESET at the
desired position to
reset to “0:00:00.”
ENS =
и.
2
BEGIN
Continue playback, rewind, or
fast forward.
4 Press STOP.
Press CM/ZERO
in stop mode to
start ZERO
SEARCH.
1:23:45
5
BEGIN END
* Y : Present position mark
V ; Zero position mark
* Unit goes into FF or REW mode and
stops at the last point the Counter was
set to 0:00:00.
By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback
mode you can skip over 1 to 3 minutes of
recorded tape in just a few seconds.
Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to
select skip time in Play mode.
* No indication appears.
OFF
|
1st Press — 1 min Skip
2nd Press —-2 min Skip
3rd Press — 3 min Skip
Repeat Play Notes
* Playback repeats when tape end is
reached or unrecorded portion over 30
seconds is detected.
* During playback, you may also press
PLAY/REPEAT repeatedly on the unit to
select REPEAT “ON” or “OFF”
Zero Search Note
* |f a blank portion exists on the tape, and
depending on the position of the y mark,
the y mark display may be out of position.
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Special VCR Features
When “ON" is selected, the picture is displayed even
DISPLAY
SELECT/SET
Aa:CH UP
Y:CH DOWN
» : VOL UP
«VOL DOWN
CM/ZERO
COUNTER
RESET
|
I
when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent.
Press ACTION
to display MAIN MENU.
MAIN MENU 1) Press AV >
[99] to select "CH."
vr 2) Press ACTION
ped to display SET
SELECT ‘à т оч UP CHANNEL
SET ACTION screen.
1) Press AY to
select WEAK
SIGNAL
DISPLAY .
SELECT: ¥ 2) Press > to set
END "ACTION “ON” or “OFF”
* “ON” = Picture is displayed regardless of
signal condition, and may not
always be clearly visible.
“OFF”= Screen turns solid biue when
. signal is absent or weak.
* |f unit is connected to equipment which
has blue back feature, selecting “ON” w
have no effect on the other equipment.
Press ACTION twice
to return to the normal screen.
VCR Lock
All operations are prohibited except Timer
recording and tape eject. Useful for families
with small children.
In stop mode, hold
down REC on the
VCR LOCK ACTIVATED unit without a
cassette inserted for 7
seconds to tum “ON.”
Please ignore NO
VOR LOCK OFF CASSETTE waming.
Repeat above with or
without cassette to
tum “OFF.”
* VCR Lock is canceled automatically
after about 24 hours if clock is set.
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Special VCR Features (continued)
Preset Caption
Press ACTION
to display MAIN MENU.
1) Press AY <P to
MAIN MENU
[es] =] select “CH.”
té] | À || 2) Press ACTION to
LB) LE | display SET UP
SELECT :4 7 4» CHANNEL screen.
SET UP CHANNEL 1) Press AY to select
CHANNEL CAPTION.
2) Press P to display
screen.
SET e
END ACTION
4 CHANNEL CAPTION 1) Press AY to select
PRESET CAPTION.
2) Press P to display
SELECT A Y screen.
SET TON * To create your own
captions, go to "Manual
Caption” on page 29.
PRESET CAPTION
h EN -- Ps —-
CBS == CNN --
1 1) Press AV to select
a station.
Channel Caption is ...
Station names, e.g. ABC, TNN, etc.
are set so they will appear when a
channel is selected. Choose 24
preset names (Preset Caption), or
make up to 10 names of your own
(Manual Caption).
M Ready Check List
L] You need a list of stations and the
channel! numbers you receive them on.
Fox -- ESEN -- | 2) Press P to move
SELECT :4 y cursor to the right.
END ACTION | 3) Press AV to select
channel number.
Erp 4) Press < to set
preset captions.
* Repeat step 5 until the
Caption List is
complete.
To Make Corrections
Press AY, then P to select channel number.
Press AY to change, or ADD/DLT to delete.
Press ACTION four times
to end setup.
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E Manual Caption
Do “Preset Caption” steps 1-3
(page 28).
2
CHANNEL CAPTION
PRESET CAPTION
SELECT :4 Y
SET Но
END TACT [ON
1) Press AY to select
MANUAL CAPTION.
2) Press P to display
screen.
SELECT/SET
«CH UP
v:CH DOWN
>»: VOL UP
4:VOL DOWN
ADD/DLT
MANUAL CAPTION
CH NUMBER
TT.
SELECT:4 Y
SET >
END (ACTION
CAPTION
1) Press AY to select
CH NUMBER.
2) Press P to move
cursor to the right.
* Channels already set
and channels deleted
from Channel Memory
are not displayed.
* You can set a total of ten
channel captions with up
to four characters each.
MANUAL CAPTION
CH NUMBER CAPTION | D> to enter your caption.
© F-- [| « Characters change in the
Co or ao OL following order.
SET 4
END ¡ACTION
A-B-C.--2- BLANK- ——8
g---2—1—0—/—1
* Press repeatedly to move the
cursor to “CH NUMBER.” Repeat
Press AY to select and
steps 3 and 4 as desired.
To Make Corrections
Press AY, then P to select channel number.
Press AV to change, or ADD/DLT to delete.
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Press ACTION four times
to end setup.
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This unit writes program data (see example
below} for about the first 10 seconds of every
recording. The information is then displayed
about 10 seconds after playback begins.
Press ACTION
to display MAIN MENU.
1)Press AV<>
to select " VCR.”
2)Press ACTION
== LS to display SET
av UP VCR screen.
SET ACTION
SET UP VCR 1)Press AV to
REPEAT PLAY |: OFF select TIME
STAMP,
SELECT:4 y 2) Press ) to set
END ACTION “ON” or “OFF.”
* When “OFF” is selected, the program data
is written on the tape, but will not be displayed.
Press ACTION twice
to return to normal screen.
<Time Stamp Example >
Normal/ One
Touch Recording
Timer Recording
у
| 12/18/2001 TUE
12:00PM
CH 08 ABC
30
(2718/2001 TUE
12:00PM - 1:00PM
CH 08 ABC MOVIE
*
Y Ready Chack List
O The clock is set to correct time.
CI The record tab is in place.
When Clock is not set...
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts E panasonic.com
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V-Chip Control Feature
Process of V-Chip Control Feature V-Chip Control Feature is...
Setu | | : | This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows
Enter Code la pj->Blocking you to block unwanted TV usage based on
US MOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings.
Enter Secret Code
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked
program or change rating settings.
Press ACTION
to display MAIN MENU.
1) Press AY 4D to
select “TV.”
SELECT/ 2) Press ACTION to
L ET ;
SH UR display SET UP TV
v:CH DOWN screen.
»: VOL UP
4:VOL DOWN
Key 3 SET UP TV 1) Press AV to select
son LOCK.
æœ &—_ avoniT aa oN | |
= ВО © | INPUT SELECT — -TUMER | 2) Press > to display
R000 SELECT:4 Y
SET ы
TN | АЕ COLTTEN AC END ACTION
a с) LO)
pi | POSTE EE er —
LOCK 1) Press number
ENTER 4-DIGIT CODE keys to enter your
15 J) B--- secret code.
’ 2) Enter same code
ENTER :0-9 again for confirmation.
END ACTION
* Step 2) not necessary >
To Make Corrections when cha codes rating 5
Press 4 repeatedly to. Take care that you are [=
move the cursor. not observed entering M1
, , make the correction. E
Changing your secret code |
* You will need your current code. LOCK Press b> to display US J)
Do steps 1 ~ 4. In step 5, press 5 CONFIRM 4-DIGIT COM | Ratings menu (see
ADD/DLT to clear current code. XXX” page 32).
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter ОСИ ВО Or
CHANGE CODE : ADO/DLT
new code. | ) CONTINUE» Press ACTION three
CD times to exit.
* DO NOT forget your secret code.
* Once ratings are set, restricted
tapes or programs cannot be
accessed unless the secret code is
entered.
31
V-Chip Control Feature (continued)
H LOCK menu is not displayed, do
“Enter Secret Code” steps on page 31.
Setup US MOVIES Ratings
LOCK 1) Press AV to select
TE -OFF US MOVIES.
us Ty PROGAAMS “er | 2) Press p> to set
chan SETI | “ON” or “OFF?
SELECT:4 Y
SET
END ACTION
E “ON” > Y-Chip Control is activated.
E “OFF” > V-Chip Control is deactivated.
* “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting
menu. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian
tapes or broadcasts.
LOCK 1) Press AY to select
US MOVIES ‚OFF CHANGE SETTINGS.
us ‘orr | 2) Press» to display
CHANGE SET ET PAGE screen.
SELECT:4 Y
SET
END ACTION
Y EY NA PROGRAMS? | YES
UNLOCKED
1) Press AV to select
VIEW NR
R PROGRAMS?,
К 2) Press > to set
CONTAINS La) HATING “YES” or “NO.”
SELECT : 4 SET:
END ACTION
NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS
Some movies, such as old movies
or foreign movies usually have no ratings.
Press AY to select
and > to set ratings to
be blocked.
(See ratings chart right.)
VIEW NR PROGRAMS? : YES
qu
PG-13
A
NC-17
SELECT:A Y SET:
END ACTION
Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK
menu and continue with US TV
PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (next page).
Or, press ACTION four times to exit.
32
Process of V-Chip Control Feature
Enter Code|-> EXI Blocking
SELECT/SET
ACH UP
v:CH DOWN
» : VOL UP
(VOL DOWN
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5000
bp SEE ик наи
US MOVIES RATINGS
GENERAL AUDIENCE:
All ages admitted.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE:
Some material may not be suitable for
children,
PARENTS CAUTIONED:
Some material may be inappropriate
for children under 13.
RESTRICTED:
Children under 17 must be
accompanied by a parent or adult.
OVER AGE 17 ONLY:
No one 17 and under admitted.
ADULTS ONLY:
For assistance. please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com
H LOCK menu is not displayed, do
“Enter Secret Code” steps on page 31.
Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings
1) Press AV to select
US TV
LOCK
US MOVIES :OFF
CHANGE SETTINGS
US TY PROGRAMS OFF PROGRAMS.
NEX Pace| 2) Press > to set
SELECT + Y “ON” or “OFF.”
END — ¿ACTION
M “ON” 3 V-Chip Control is activated.
E “OFF” 3 V-Chip Control is deactivated.
* “NEXT PAGE" displays CANADIAN V-Crip setting
menu. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian
tapes or broadcasts.
2
LOCK
1) Press AV to select
OFF CHANGE SETTINGS.
VS ANGE SETTINGS
us TV PROGRAMS ore | 2) Press to display
screen.
PAGE
SELECT :4 Y
SET >
END ‘ACTION
1) Press AV to select
¡EW NA PROGRAMS? : YES
Ty- UNLOCKED
3
rev VIEW NR
Lig) PROGRAMS? .
Neva v 5. 8 | 2) Press j> to set
CONTAÎNS NO RATING ES" or “NO”
LECT :»
END ACTION
NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS
Some TV shows, such as news, sports,
weather, bulletins, emergency information
usually have no ratings.
Press AV to select
and > to set ratings to
be blocked.
(See ratings chart right.)
* Ratings highlighted
in Green will be
blocked. Ratings in
You may select from |
white letters will not
standard TV ratings
(chart 1), or customize to be blocked.
a specific content rating
(chart 2.)
Press ACTION four times
to exit this mode.
US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS:
Chart 1
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-PG
TV-MA
FOR ALL CHILDREN:
Content specifically geared to young
viewers ages 2-6.
FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER:
May contain mild physical or comedic
violence which may frighten children
under 7,
GENERAL AUDIENCE:
Contains little or no violence, strong
language, or sexual dialogue or
situations.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE:
May contain infrequent coarse
language, limited violence, some
suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations,
PARENTS CAUTIONED:
May contain sophisticated themes,
sexual situations, strong language,
and more intense violence.
MATURE AUDIENCE:
May contain mature themes, profane
language, graphic violence, and
sexual situations.
US TY PROGRAMS RATINGS:
Chart 2
FV
Ого «<
Fantasy Violence
Violence
Sexual Situations
Adult Language
Sexually Suggestive Dialogue
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Process of V-Chip Control Feature
EN Blocking
Blocking Message
<When V-Chip Control Is activated:
ABC) * lf a program or movie
exceeds the ratings you
have set, a message will
appear on a black
---- | background and sound is
| ENTER :0-9 muted.
PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED
AAT ING: PG-13
ACCESS CODE
To View a Blocked Program / Movie
[Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control]
Enter your secret code (ACCESS CODE) in
the Blocking Message screen.
* V-Chip Control is reactivated when
power is turned off or power failure occurs.
[Deactivate V-Chip Control]
Enter your secret code (steps 1-4 page 31).
Then, set US MOVIES and/or US TV
PROGRAMS to “OFF” using AY and keys.
(Ratings set on pages 32, 33 are retained and
will be in effect when V-Chip Control is
activated again.)
34
V-Chip Control Feature (continued)
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts € panasonic.com
DISPLAY
SELECT/SET
ACH UP
Y:CH DOWN
» : VOL UP
4-VOL DOWN
On-Screen Display (OSD)
VCR Status & Clock Display
Press DISPLAY
to display or remove the overlay.
Channel Caption
See pages 28, 29.
Function Status pes )
Current Time
, CL REC 12:00PM ABC |
Rec Time Remaining 0:25 -0:12:34-+—— Counter
(OTR mode only, see SPJ
page 14.) N
12/27/1999 MON
12:00FM - 1:00PM
CH 08 ABC MOVIE
Tape Speed
a
|
Time Stamp Data (See page 30.)
Blue Screen Display
Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in Play
mode, or when the selected channel has no broadcast
signal with the Weak Signal Display set to “OFF” (see
page 27), the screen will turn solid blue.
Channel & Function Display
When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or
you change channels, the unit mode or channel
number will be displayed. (Some station names may
also appear if Channel Caption is set. See pages 28,
29.)
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Warning and Instruction
These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions.
es Caution Page
NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK « If no active channels are found for
ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN! CHANNEL MEMORY... 8-11
PUSH CH UP KEY AGAIN
PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE * |f you attempt to set or review a Timer 8-13
PROGRAMMING Recording, or set the On-Timer and the Clock
is not set...
CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB * If you press REC, and a cassette is inserted | 4 14
with no record tab...
TO CANCEL TIMER REC HOLD DOWN | * If you press STOP during a Timer 23 |
STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 SEC Recording...
NO CASSETTE e If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC 14
PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE without a cassette inserted...
PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC * |f the unit is notin Stop mode or a cassette
with record tab is not inserted two minutes | 22, 23
betore a Timer Recording is about to begin...
VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING | * If head cleaning becomes necessary while
PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING playing back a tape... 37
CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL
END: PLAY KEY
VCR LOCK ACTIVATED e If you press a function button other than
STOP/EJECT or POWER while the unit is in | 27
VCR Lock mode...
36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts € panasonic.com
Unit Information
Head Cleaning
Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually
cause video heads to become clogged.
Head Clog Sensor
During playback this screen appears if
clogging is detected. To remove screen,
press PLAY on the remote or unit.
+ Use “dry” type head cleaning cassette only.
{Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.)
* Follow cleaning tape directions carefully.
Excessive use of head cleaning tape can
shorten the video head life.
* |f head clog symptoms
persist, contact your VIDÉO HEADS MAY
nearest Factory Service | NEED CLEANING CAD
Center or authorized CLEANING CASSETTE
Service Center.
(See Page 39.) END:PLAY KEY
DST (Daylight Saving Time)
Unit auto adjusts clock for DST (Daylight Saving Time.)
E Spring (First Sunday in April)
DST : ON +» Sets clock ahead one hour.
E Autumn (Last Sunday in October)
DST : ON =» Turns clock back one hour.
* |f your area does not observe Daylight Saving
Time, select DST:OFF.
* Keep these time changes in mind when
programming the unit for timer recordings.
Record/Playback Time
Only use tapes with the mark in this unit.
Tape Speed Type of Video Cassette
Setting T60 T120 T160
2 Hours
SP (Standard Play) | 1 Hour | 2 Hours 40 Minutes
5 Hours
LP (Long Play) 2 Hours | 4 Hours 20 Minutes
SLP (Super Long Play) | 3 Hours | 6 Hours | 8 Hours
Display
Picture Tube: 20 inch measured
diagonal 90° deflection
Picture Tube
VCR
Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads helical
scanning system
Audio Track: 1 track
Tuner
Broadcast Channels: VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69
CABLE Channels: Midband A through | {14 ~ 22)
Superband J through W
(23 - 36)
Hyperband AA ~ EEE (37 ~ 64)
Lowband AS ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99)
Special CABLE channel SA(01)
Ultraband 65 — 94, 100 ~ 125
FM Radio
Band range: 87.5 ~ 108.1 MHz
General
Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: — Approx 110 watts (Power on)
Approx. 4.0 watts (Power off)
Television System: EiA Standard NTSC color
Speaker: 1 piece
Operating Temperature: 5°C ~40°C (41 °F - 104 °F)
Operating Humidity: 10% - 75%
Weight: 23 Kg (50.6 Ibs.)
Dimensions: 515 (W) X 505 (H) X
474 (D) mm
20-5/16" (W) X 19-7/8" (H)
X 18-11/16" (D)
Note: Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Features for a Quality Picture
Digital Auto Tracking
Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for
opm picture quan
| Trackin [it nol
Use during Playback and Siow Motion mode to
reduce picture noise. Press the 3 or 6 number key
on the remote control or CH AY on the unit until the
picture clears up. To return to Auto Tracking, press
POWER off, then on again a few seconds later.
PanaBlack™ Picture Tube
This unit uses a PanaBlack™ picture tube for better
color reproduction and picture contrast.
Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit.
Power Correction
No power... » Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
* Set POWER button to ON.
Monitor Correction
Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctiy set. (P. 8-11)
Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Set POWER button to ON.
No picture or sound...
Poor picture with normal sound... Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the
SET UP TV menu. (P. 20)
Poor sound with normal picture... Adjust VOLUME control. {P. 16)
Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu, (P. 20)
Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TY menu. (P. 20)
Install a directional antenna.
TV programs cannot be watched... Make sure the selected channel is in units memory, (P. 12, 13)
Channel cannot be selected... Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.
VCR Correction
Poor TV reception...
No color or poor color...
Ghost (multiple) images...
TV program cannot be recorded...| * Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8-11)
» Maks sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)
Timer recording cannot be * Check that clock is set to current time and date.
performed... * Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel to
be recorded.
» Set recording Start/Stop times correctly. (P. 22-23)
* Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power
interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer
recording even after power is restored.
No playback picture, or the playback | » Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P. 37)
picture is noisy or contains * Try Head Cleaning. (P. 37)
VCR cannot be controlled... * Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off, {P. 25)
+ Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation,
Correction
« Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P. 7) so that signal is
unobstructed.
» Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 4)
* Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)
+ Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may
cause signal interference.
Remote Control
Unit cannot be controlled...
ACTION, PROG and FMTV = Check remote batteries.
buttons cannot be selected...
Miscellaneous Correction
Video cassotte cannot be * Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.
inserted...
Video cassette cannot be = Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
removed... :
Tape cannot be ejected or * Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after turning POWER off, then
inserted... back on.
Video cassette ejects when a * Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P. 4)
recording is started, or the power
is tumed off for timer recording...
In Stop mode, the VCR motor * To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for
(CYLINDER) continues to rotate... about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode
and from Play to Rewind Search mode.
VCR cannot be controlled... * Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for
product assistance at 201-348-9090.
To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or send e-mail to : consumerproducts € panasonic.com.
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Service Center List
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer
Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST.
lor send e-mail to ;: consumerproducts € panasonic.com
Web Site: htip://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest
servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Accessory Purchases:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
Factory Servicenters Locations
CALIFORNIA
6550 Katella Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
800 Dubuque Avenue
S. San Francisco,
CA 94080
20201 Sherman Way
Suite 102
Canoga Park,
CA 91306
3878 Ruffin Road
Suite A
San Diego, CA 92123
COLORADO
1640 South Abilene
Street Suite D
Aurora, CO 80012
FLORIDA
3700 North 29th
Avenue Suite 102
Hollywood, FL 33020
GEORGIA
8655 Roswell Road
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30350
ILLINOIS
8060 Golf Road
Niles, IL 60714
1703 North Randall
Road Elgin, IL 60123
(Pick-up / Drop-off
only)
MARYLAND
62 Mountain Road
Glen Burnie,
MD 21061
MASSACHUSETTS
60 Glacier Drive
Suite G
Westwood,
МА 02090
MICHIGAN
37048 Van Dyke
Avenue
Sterling Heights,
MI 48312
MINNESOTA
7850-12th Avenue.
South Airport
Business Center
Bloomington,
MN 55425
OHIO
2236 Waycross Road
Civic Center Plaza
Forest Park, OH
45240
PENNSYLVANIA
2221 Cabot Blvd
West Suite B
Langhome, PA 19047
TEXAS
13615 Welch Road
Suite 101
Farmers Branch,
TX 75244
WASHINGTON
20425-84th Avenue
South Kent,
WA 98032
HAWAII
99-859 Iwaiwa Street
Alea, Hawaii 96701
Phone
(808) 488-1996
Fax
(808) 486-4369
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industria! Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300 Fax (787)768-2910
As of January 2000
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para rapida consulta
Como realizar la
Configuración Inicial
1 Presione POWER en el control
remoto o en la unidad,
2 SELECT LANGUAGE
PUSH CH à :Englleh
UPAIMIA CH Y ¡Español
APP, VOL + :Francale
Cuando encienda
el VCR por
primera vez,
aparecera la
antalla SELECT
NGUAGE.
* Si ajusta el idioma incorrecto, realice
los pasos de la página 9 “Reajuste de
todas las Funciones de Memoria de
la unidad”.
* Active la caja de cables y ajústela al
canal PES en su huso horario.
Si usted utiliza receptor DSS, este debe
estar apagado.
3
AL CANAL PES
OE SULOCAL LUEGO..
POR FAYCA CPAIMIE CH LFP
FIJACIÓN AUTO. ¿CARELOJ)
CONECTE EL CABLE DE La
ANTEÑA Y Si ESTA USANDO
UNA CAJA DE TY POR
Presione CHA
para seleccionar
Inglés (English).
O
Presione CH Y
para seleccionar
Español.
Presione VOL +
para seleccionar
Francés (Francais).
Aparecerá la
pantalla CHANNEL
/ CLOCK AUTO
SET.
4
VEHAN | EGA: ACT
CANAL FIJADO : CA 10
FIJACIÓN AUTOMATICA
COMPLETO
TERMINAR :OPRIMIR CH UP
6/ 7/2000 MIE 12:00PM
FLIACION AUTOMATICA DEL
НЕМО) ES INCOMPLETO
OPRIMIA ACTION
PARA FIA EL RELOJ
40
Presione la tecla CH
Á para iniciar el
funcionamiento de
CHANNEL / CLOCK
AUTO SET. El ajuste
del CHANNEL /
CLOCK se lleva a cabo
automáticamente, si la
configuración se ha
terminado, se visualiza
la pantalla siguiente.
Si aparece la
pantalla “FIJACIÓN
AUTOMATICA DEL
RELOJ
INCOMPLETO”,
ajuste el reloj
utilizando los
procedimientos de
AJUSTE MANUAL
DEL RELOJ"
mostrados en la
página 9.
Ajuste Manual del Reloj
Si el ajuste automático del reloj no se ha
completado, ajuste el reloj manualmente de
la siguiente manera:
1) Presione la tecla ACTION en el control
remoto para visualizar la pantalla del
menú RELOJ.
2) Presione A Y para seleccionar el mes y
D para ajustar. De la misma forma,
seleccione y ajuste la fecha, año, hora y
DST (Hora de Verano).
3) Presione dos veces la tecla ACTION
para poner el RELOJ en marcha y salir.
Ajustar de nuevo el reloj
1 Presione ACTION para exhiba el
menú.
MENU PRINCIPAL
2
ELEGIA:à Y de
FIJAR (ACTION
Presione 4 Y <>
para seleccionar
“RELOJ”.
Presione ACTION,
FIJAR RELOJ
3
FIJACIÓN AUTOMATICA
lala
AJUSTE ZONA HORA ; 0
ELEGIA;a Y
FLIAR :4d +
TERMIMAF:ACT I ON
Presione AV para
seleccionar
“MANUAL” y luego
presione p».
Presione A Y y <>
para seleccionar y
ajustar la hora y la
fecha.
el reloj comience a funcionar y salir
5 Presione ACTION dos veces para que
desde este modo.
Por ayuda, llame al 1-800-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a: consumerproducts € panasonic.com
Operaciones básicas para
la reproducción
1 Inserte un casete.
automáticamente.
2 Presione PLAY.
automaticamente si el casete no tiene la
lengiieta para prevencion de grabacién.
Búsqueda hacia adelante > Presione FF
Búsqueda hacia atrás > Presione REW
Presione PAUS
E Para ver en cámara lenta 3 Mantenga
de imagen fija
E Para ver imágenes cuadro a cuadro >
imagen fija
E Para parar 3 Presione STOP
E Para hacer avanzar la cinta rápidamente 3
Presione FF
en el control remoto o STOP/EJECT en el
videograbador combinado
* El videograbador combinado se enciende
* La reproducción comienza
E Para encontrar una escena en particular
@ Para ver una imagen fija (congelada) >
SLOW
pulsado el botón PAUSE/SLOW en el modo
Presione PAUSE/SLOW en el modo de
E Para rebobinar la cinta > Presione REW
E Para expulsar la cinta > Presione EJECT
Operaciones básicas para
la grabación
Inserte un casete con la lengüeta
para prevención de grabado.
* El videograbador combinado se enciende
automáticamente.
1
Grabación con temporizador
Exhiba FIJAR PROGRAMACION.
Presione PROG.
FIJAR PROGRAMACION Exhiba
TEMPORIZADOR.
ENCENODO
1) Presione A Y
para seleccionar.
2) Presione > para
exhibir.
* Si ya existe un programa en la memorna, presione
AV y D> para seleccionar un número de programa
sin usar.
AUTOMATICO
ELEGIR:A Y
Ajuste la fecha de
grabación.
3 sma
1) Presione AV
i
RES AS RUES para seleccionar.
ELAR <> cmon 2) Presione > o €
para ajustar.
* 1 - 31 = Grabación única
* DIARIO = a la misma hora de lunes a viernes
« SEMANAL = ala misma hora una vez ala
semana
Вл 4 = PE a
Fecha de hoy —7 da / Ÿ Orden para elegir DIARIO
SEMANAL SEMANAL —_ SEMANAL
(SAB) TU” (LUN) TT (DOM)
Repita el paso 3 para ajustar:
hora de comienzo, hora de o parada. canal (o LINEA
para una fuente exterior oría [N/Q {no
aplicable), DEPORTE, NE. MEDIA, MUSICA,
DRAMA], velocidad (SP, LP, SLP)
Seleccione el canal.
Presione CH AV o tas teclas
numéricas correspondiente.
Seleccione la velocidad de
grabación.
Presione SPEED,
SP = reproducción normal
LP = reproducción larga
SLP = reproducción super larga
* La velocidad seleccionada debe aparecer
an la pantalla.
Comience la grabación.
Presione REC.
* Para editar partes no deseadas de una
grabación, presione PAUSE/SLOW para
hacer una pausa durante la grabación.
* No podrá ver otro canal durante la grabación.
E Para parar > Presione STOP.
E El videograbador combinado
deja de grabar a una hora prefijada.
(Grabación de un toque)
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Salga de este modo.
Presione PROG dos veces (0
ACTION.)
* Si está usando un decodificador de TV
cable, asegúrese que se encuentra en el
canal deseado y que la alimentación
queda conectada para grabar con
temporizador.
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en el videograbador combinado,
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Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
of America, One Panasonic Way AVE. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
PANASONIC Video Products
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the Warrantor”)
will repair this product with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the USA or Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect
in materials or workmanship as follows (all ime periods commence from the date of the original purchase):
PRODUCT PARTS LABOR SERVICE CONTACT NUMBER
CAMCORDER | ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT [NINETY (90) DAYS — |Carry-In or Mail In | 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
CCD IMAGE SENSOR |NINETY (90) DAYS
- SIX (6) MONTHS
VCR ONE (1) YEAR ` NINETY (90) DAYS Carry-In or Mail In |1-800-211-PANA(7262)
AN MIXER — |ONE (1) YEAR NINETY (90) DAYS Carry-In or Mail In | 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
MONITOR- | ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CRT |NINETY (90) DAYS Carry-In: 21” CRT | 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
VCR/DVD CRT - TWO (2) YEARS | CAT - NINETY (980) DAYS | and Smaller
Combination In-home or camy-in:
22° CRT and Larger
Batteries (if included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for detective rechargeable batteries for ten (10)
days. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.
Tape (if included) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five (5) days.
In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by
contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Service Directory.
Or call toll free contact number listed above, to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service
in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone
number listed in the Servicenter Directory.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the
original purchase is requires before warranty service is rendered,
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal use
and does not cover normal maintenance, including, but not limited to, video and audio head cleaning. The
warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied
by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication,
alteration, modification, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup,
maladjustment of consumer controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning
damage, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or
service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter, or damage that is
attributable to acts of God.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO RECORDING MEDIA) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF
THIS PRODUCTS, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or
Servicenter. if the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs Department at
the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above.
SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS
DETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED. COSTS OF SUCH
SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.
warvid 8/8/2000
42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts @panasonic.com
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”),
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industria! Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
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