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Connections and Initial Setup Procedures are on
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Important Safeguards and Precautions
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN
THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT
INSTALLATION ]
1 POWERSOURCE CAUTION
Operate only from a power source indicated on
the unit or in this manual, !f necessary, have
your Electric Utility Service Company or Video
roducts Dealer verify the power source in your
home.
2 POLARIZEDOR GROUNDING PLUG
As a safety feature, this Video product comes
with either a polarized power cord plug (one
blade is wider than tha other), or a three-wire
grounding type ptug.
LARIZED P AUTION:
This plug will only fit into an outlet one way. If you
cannot fully insert the plug, try reversing it. If it
still will not fit, have an electrician install the
roper wall outlet. Do not defeat the safety
eature by tampering with the plug.
| L AUTION:
This plug will only fit into a three-hole grounding
outlet. If necessary, have an electrician install the
proper outlet. Do not defeat the safety feature by
tampering with the plug.
3 POWERCORD
Make sure power cords are routed so that they
are not likely to have anything rest on them, roll
over them, or be in the way of walking traffic. If
an extension cord is used, make sure it also
has either a polarized or grounded plug and that
the cords can be securely connected, Frayed
cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cracked
wira insulation are hazardous and should be
replaced by a qualified service technician.
Overloaded outtets and extension cords are fire
hazards and should be avoided.
4 DONOTBLOCKVENTILATIONHOLES
Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat
generated during operation. If they are blocked,
eat build-up inside the unit can cause failures
that may result in a fire hazard or heat damage
to cassettes. For protection, follow these rules:
a. Never cover ventilation slots or the unit
while in use, or operate the unit when placed
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface.
b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case
or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided.
5 AVOIDEXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR
SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES
Do not place the unit over or near any kind of
heater or regulator, in direct suntight, inside a
closed vehicle, etc.. Do not move the unit
suddenly between areas of extreme temperature
variation. If the unit is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense in the unit and on the tape.
6 TOAYOIDPERSONALINJURY
Do not place unsecured equipment on a
sloping surface.
Do not place this unit on any support
that is not firm, level, and adequately
strong. The unit could fall causing
señous injury to a child or adult
and damage to the unit.
An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the -
appliance and cart combination to overtum,
arefully follow all operating instructions and
use the manufacturer's recommended
accessories when operating this unit or
connecting it io any other equipment.
1
QUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION
SAFEANTENNA AND CABLECONNECTION
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against built up static charges
and voltage surges. Section
810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSUNFPA 70 (in Canada,
part 1 of the Canadian Electrical
Code) provides information
with respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire PA
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.
KEEP ANTENNA CLEAROFHIGHVOLTAGE POWERLINESOR CIRCUITS
An outside antenna system should be located well away from
power lines, electric ight or power circuits and where it will never
come into contact with these power sources if it should happen to
fall. When installing an outside antenna, extreme care should be
taken to avoid touching power lines, circuits or other power
sources as this could be fatal. Because of the hazards involved,
antenna installation should be left to a professional.
USING THE VIDEQ UNIT |
If the unit has been in storage or moved to a new location,
refer first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.
2
1
KEEP THIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR
MOISTURE OF ANY KIND.
IFEQUIPMENTIS EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR
STRONG IMPACT, unplug the unit and have it inspected by
a qualified service technician before use.
DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM
During a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors, or
before leaving the unit unused for extended periods of time,
disconnect all equipment from the power source as well as
the antenna and cable system.
WHEN THE UNITIS PLUGGEDIN
* Never expose the unit to rain or water. DO NOT OPERATE
it liquid has been spilled into the unit, Immediately unplug
the unit, and have it inspected by a service technician,
Fire and shock hazards can result from electrical shorts
caused by liquid contact inside.
* Never drop or push any object through openings in the unit.
Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact
can cause electric shock or fire hazard.
* Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set
as this may cause electrical interference. Keep all magnets
away from electronic equipment.
USING ACCESSORIES
Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to
avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.
CLEANING THE UNIT
Unplug the unit. Then, use a clean, an. chemically untreated cloth
to gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids,
aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or seep into the unit -
and cause electrical shock. Any substance as wax, y
tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid,
or dusty areas may adversely affect intemal parts.
SERVICE
DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF
If, after carefully following the detailed operating instruc-
tions, this Video product does not operate properly, do not
attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adjust-
ments not described in the manual. Unplug the unit and
contact a qualified service technician.
IFREPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED
Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by
the manufacturer, or those having the same safety charactens-
tics as the original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK
After any service or repairs to the unit, request the service
technician to conduct a through safety check as described
in the manutacture's service literature to insure that the
video unit is in safe operating condition.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts € panasonic.com
Safety Precautions
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.
A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK /N
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated
voltage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore,
it is dangerous to make any kind of contact
with any inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important
literature concerning the operation and
maintenance of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefully in order
to avoid any problems.
Note to CABLE system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installer's attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in
Canada) 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.
FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user's authority to operate.
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 years of Break off the tab to
enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. prevent recording.
The serial number is on the tag located on the
back of your VCR.
* Date of Purchase
* Dealer Purchased From
* Dealer Address
* Dealer Phone No.
+ Model No.
* Serial No, Record Tab
Accessories
DJ) Remote Control [] Batteries 2 “AA”
LSSQ0265 (VHQ-401)
LSSQ0266 (VHQ-451) 86)
Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure
To record again
Screw driver
[] RF Coaxial
Cable
VJAS0196 Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.
Model VHQ-451 В
remote shown. Record/Playback Time
To order accessories, call toll free . | ,
1-800-332-5368. Only use tapes with the VHS] mark in this unit.
Loading the Batteries
Type of Video Cassette
Tape Speed
1) Press latch in Setting T60 т120 т160
and open cover. > Hours
SP 1 Hour | 2 Hours
(Standard Play) 40 Minutes
LP 5 Hours
SLP
(SuperLong Play) 3 Hours | 6 Hours | 8 Hours
а 2) Insert batteries | (Long Play) |? Hours | 4 Hours [20 Minutes
Ss as marked.
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3) Close cover.
[] Battery replacement caution
* Do not mix old and new batteries.
* Do not mix alkaline with manganese
batteries.
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Important Safeguards and Precautions 2,3
Accessories .....................eesverriericiencerearane ec enener oceano nene ae 4
Loading the Batteries ............................ 2.000 4
Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure 4
Record/PlaybacK TIME anne EEK R ANKER ER ERKKR RK RE EEE EEG 4
Location of Controls ….........…....….............…..…crrerercrenrenensna nee 6,7
Connections and Initial Setup 8,9
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Output Channel .... 10,11
Playback a Tape co.cc, 12
Record On a Tape....…................…......………ercereeccanesnenen ses scenees 13
Timer Recording .…..…......….......….....…..….….…..…secrerercecesaracncansrere 14,15
Multi-Brand Control Feature e... 16
Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS)........…..…..….….…csssrerecess 17
MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ..................... 18,19
(For model VHQ-451 only)
Tape Operation (Search System) ...................e..e2 me .eene.—- 20-22
Special VCR Features 22,23
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ess 24
VCR & Cassette Information ..…...................…..….….….….….…..ccerccnure 25
On-Screen Displays (OSD) .....................-.......reeerimerceecerenee 26
Before Requesting Service..........................emmevermencenccccarenenes 27
Service Center List ........................e.eserrerrrreecencerionereeiecinene 28
Warranty ..….….....….......….….....….….…irecsrecccraenenere rence rennes rare ae scene came 29
Spanish (Espanol) Quick Use Guide............................... 30,31
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Location of Controls
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VCR mode TV mode
DISPLAY
POWER
VCR/ TV NUMBER KEYS
INPUT ADD/DELETE
SPEED
PLAY
EJECT SELECT UP
CM/ZERO
SEARCH/ ENTER
REWIND/SEARCH FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
SET
SET
ACTION PROGRAM
TOP
RECORD STO
SELECT DOWN
SAP/ Hi-Fi NA PAUSE/SLOW
RESET COUNTER
TAPE POSITION \
| CHANNEL UP/ DOWN
VOLUME UP/DOWN TRACKING/ V-LOCK
EJECT button: Press to eject tape from VCR. If EJECT is pressed during record,
VCR will not respond.
Front View of the VCR
Cassette Compartment VCR/TV selector PLAY
POWER
FAST
FORWARD/
SEARCH
REWIND/
STOP/EJECT CHANNEL UP/DOWN Remote RECORD SEARCH
TRACKING/ V-LOCK Sensor
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
Multi Function Display
VCR Indicator Timer Indicator
is on.
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Lights when the Lights when the VCR is set for a Timer 2 3
VCR/TV selector Recording, or when One Touch Recording —_
is set to VCR. (OTR) is used. Flashes when a Timer = 2»
Recording is set, but a tape has not been O (0
Power Indicator — — — inserted into the VCR and when a power 24 ®
Lights when power interruption occurs during Timer Programming. o
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VCR TIMER
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Function Indicator
Shows what the VCR
is doing. © REC
@Flashing PAUSE
Pp Playback Flashing SLOW/STILL
DD» FF D> PP Flashing CUE
<q НЕМ Flashing € Jp» REV
Rear View of the VCR
AC Power Plug
While plugged into an AC outlet,
the VCR consumes 3.0 W(VHQ-451) Audiolnput Connector
[2.5 W(VHQ-401)] of electrical power (WR)
in off condition.
VHF/UHF Antenna
Video Input Connector Input Terminal
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Video Output LT |
Rear View of Audio Output
Model VHQ-451 Connector Connector (L/R)
VCR only.
Audio Input Audio Output
Connector Connector
Fear View of Model
VHQ-401 VCR only.
Connections and Initial Setup
How to Connect
Initial Setup for ANT./Cable - VCR - TV
A) Connect the Cable from
Antenna/Cable to the IN
FROM ANT. terminal on VCR.
@) Connect the OUT TO TV
terminal on the rear of VCR
to the ANT. IN terminal on
TV using the RF Cable
(included accessory).
VCH IN FROM ANT.
© IN from
“
ANT/CABLE
OUT TO TV
@
VHF/UHF
Initial Setup for DSS/Cable Box-VCR-TV
(D Connect the OUT Jack on
your cable box to the IN
FROM ANT. terminal on the
VCR with an RF cable.
@) Connect the OUT TO TV
terminal on the rear of VCR
to the ANT. IN terminal on
TV using the RF Cable
(included accessory).
How to do Initial Setup
1 Press VCR" for VCR mode. Turn
the TV on and set it to channel 3.
Turn VCR on.
When VCR is turned on the first
time, SELECT LANGUAGE screen
appears.
SELECT LANGUAGE
PRESS CH à : ENGLISH
OPRIMIA CH Ÿ : ESP
РР
. VCR/TV : FRANCAIS
TO CHANGE YCR' 5 CUTPUT
CH, PRESS ACT ON KEY.
* |f screen does not appear, check
connection between VCR and TV
and, if TV is tuned to channel 3, try
switching it to channel 4.
* When you want to change the output
channel of VCR, please refer to VCR's
Output Channel on page 11.
* if wrong language is set, do “Reset All
VCR Memory Functions” steps on
page 9.
rer Box
IN irom
dD ANT/CABLE
VHF/UHF @
3 Press CHA to select English.
or
Press CHY to select Spanish.
or
Press VCR/TV key to select French.
When one of above keys is pressed,
CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET screen
appears.
[VCR [CLOCK [CHANNEL]
CHANNEL /CLOCK AUTO SET
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
If you use a cable box, turn it on and setitto
the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS)
channel in your time zone. If you use DSS
receiver, it must be turned off,
WARNING
When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables,
tighten with fingers only. Overtightening
may damage terminals.
8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
mportant: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press
the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
1 Press CHA Key to start Channel/Clock
Auto Set operation. Settings are POWER
performed automatically. If the setup is VCR PR
completed, the following screen is os
displayed. VCR/TV e =;
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5/13/2001 SUN 2:20PW SELECT/ O
SETTING : CH 10. SET 21 ©
| A COMPLETED A PLAY o с
END :CH UP KEY Y :STOP > OU
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If “Auto Clock Set is Incomplete” D:FF
screen appears, set the clock using
MANUAL CLOCK SET procedure shown ACTION
below.
CHA/Y
AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INCOMPLETE
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
PRESSING ACTION KEY
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Manual Clock Set
Model VHQ-451 remote shown.
If Auto Clock Set was incomplete, manually
set the clock as follows.
1 Press ACTION Key on the Remote to Reset All VCR Memory Functions
display CLOCK Menu screen. Use when moving VCR to new
location, or if a mistake was made in
the Initial Setup section.
* Make sure a tape is not inserted in
the VCR.
SELECT MONTH
SELECT:a Y SET:
EXIT ¡ACTION
A.
; ) Press A Y to select the month and to
set. In the same manner, select and set
the date, year, time, and DST (daylight
saving time). 1 Turn VCR
Power on.
[_YCR _ [CLOCK CHANNEL
1114/2001 SUN 12:00PM 2 Press and hold both
ap PLAY and CHANNEL
SET GOMPLETED À on the VCR for
START ¿ACTION more than 5 seconds.
* The power shuts off.
3 Press ACTION Key twice to start CLOCK
and exit. 3 Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.
Reset Language, Channels, Clock,
1 REPEAT PLAY Press ACTION*
REMOTE WARNING —: |
(DIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH to display menu.
VCR'S OUTPUTCH :3
SELECT :4 Y 4 »
EXIT ACTION
H Language HB Channels Hl Clock |
1} Press AW to select 1) Press «>> to select 1) Press € ) to select
language item. CHANNEL. CLOCK.
— er VCR __ "CLOCK o
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OF
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
H FE
rotor er ENGLISH
VCR'S OUTPUT CH :
SELECT :4 Y SET SELECT :4 Y «4 +
EXIT ACTION | EXIT :ACTIÓN SELECT :4 Y 4 »
EXIT “ACTION
2) Press l> repeatediy. 2) Press AW to select
“ANTENNA,” then
press > to set your
antenna system
(TV or CABLE).
2) Press AY to select
MANUAL and press >,
(For Auto Clock Set,
select “AUTO CLOCK
SET,” then press CH A.)
ICR LOCK) CHANNEL
AUT: OCK SET
VCR 1__CLOG KL CHANNEL]
REPEAT PLAY
REMOTE WARNING oN
HUT- OFF -
IDIOMA, LANGUE : ASE
VCR'S QUTPUTCH :3
SELECT :à т SET
EXIT ACTION
SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OF TIME ZONE ADJUST : O
For English
SELECT à Y SET:
EXIT : ACTION
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(TIME ZONE ADJUST
appears only when auto
clock is set.)
(VER J CLOCK | CHANNEL]
SELECT :à Y SET:
EXIT__:ACTION
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3) Press AY to select
“AUTO SET," then
press >>,
* |f you use a cable box,
set it to the PBS channel
in your time zone.
ELEGIR (4 ¥ FIJAR:
SALIR :ACTION
For Spanish
EPAISE LECTURE : NOM,
MESSAGE г ERREUR Our
PMACNETO: | HORLI CANAL |
[VCR | CLOCK [ CHANNEL |
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UTTER ACTION
For French
CHANNEL / CLOCK AUTO SET
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
AND IF YOU USE A CABLE
BOX, TUNE IT TO YOUR
LOCAL PBS CH THEN...
SELECT HOUR
SELECT: 4
EXIT
3) Press AV and 4 to
select and set the date,
PLEASE PRESS CH UP KEY
time, and DST (Daylight
Saving Time).
3) Press ACTION to exit. (This screen appears only
when auto clock is set.)
4) Press ACTION twice to
start the clock and exit
this mode.
4) Press CH A.
* After Channel Auto Set is
finished, Clock Auto Set
will be performed.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
VCR's Output Channel
*Important: If a remote control button does not
work when pressed, press the VCR
button on the remote and try the
button again.
|
EB Time Zone Adjust ll VCR’s Output
(Only when Auto Clock is set.)
1) Press « P to select
CLOCK.
[ VCA__ »CLOCK] CHANNEL |
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST :0
SELECT :A Y +4 +
EXIT ACTION
2) Press AV to select
TIME ZONE ADJUST
Г \ся_ [| CLOCK] CHANNEL |
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST :0
SELECT: a Y
EXIT : ACTION
SET: 4 >
and press dor to
subtract or add hour(s)
as necessary.
3) Press ACTION.
4) Press POWER off to
perform AUTO
CLOCK SET.
+ TIME ZONE ADJUST
returns to “0” if clock is
set manually.
Channel
1) Press AY to select
VCR'S QUTPUT CH.
VCH EL)
REPEAT PLAY OFF
REMOTE WARNING ON
AUTO SHUT-OFF ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : |
R'S OUTPUTCH :3
VC
mer AY SET
EXIT __ ACTION
2) Press >,
VCR CLOCK | CHANNEL
IF YOU PRESS ACTION
KEY, VCR'E OUTPUT CH
SWITCHES ТО СН 4.
3) Press ACTION.
VCR] CLOCK] CHANNEL |
PLEASE TUNE YOUR TY TO
CH 4,
|
After 3 seconds
NEL]
REPEAT PLAY OFF
REMOTE WARNING ON
AUTO SHUT-OFF AON
IDIOMA LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR'S OUTPUT CH 4
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EXIT__: ACT ION
« To Make Corrections,
repeat step 1) ~ 3).
POWER
VCR
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2900 keys
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Add or Delete a Channel
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To add channel:
Select channel with number
keys and press ADD/DLT.
| CHANNEL 08 ADDED |
To delete channel:
Select channel with CH 4/ Y or
number keys and press ADD/DLT.
| CHANNEL 08 DELETED |
DST (Daylight Saving Time)
VCR auto adjusts clock for DST,
(Page 9.)
Spring (First Sunday in April)
DST:ON --> Sets clock ahead one hour,
DST:ON --> Turns clock back one
hour,
* If your area does not observe
Daylight Saving Time, select
DST:OFF.
* Keep these time changes in mind
when programming the VCR for
timer recordings.
Autumn (Last Sunday in October)
11
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Playback a Tape
Y Ready Check List
HJ All connections are made (pg. 8, 17).
L] TV and VCR are plugged in.
[J TV is on and tuned to CH3, 4, or VIDEO.
0 Remote is in VCR made. (Press VCR)
Insert a tape,
+ VCR power comes on.
“VCR" lights on Multi Function Display.
EJECT 2 Press PLAY*
PLAY to play tape.
* If tape has no rec. tab (pg. 4), auto play begins. y
REW FF | Special Features During Play
Forward/ Reverse scene search
--> Press FF or REW.
--> Press again or PLAY to release.
Still (Freeze) picture
--> Press PAUSE/SLOW.
--> Press PLAY to release.
Frame by Frame picture
--> Press PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode.
--> Press PLAY to release.
Slow Motion picture
--> Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode.
--> Press PLAY to release.
CD + These features work best in SP or SLP
mode.
Mode! VHQ-451 remote shown. e The sound will be muted.
* To reduce picture noise, see “Manual
Tracking Control” on page 25.
* After the VCR is in Still or Slow mode for 3
minutes, it will switch to Stop mode
automatically to protect the tape and the
video head.
Press STOP
to stop tape.
STOP
PAUSE/
SLOW
4 N
Playback using VCR controls
1 Insert a cassette.
2 Press PLAY.
Press REW or FF In Stop mode
to Rewind/ Fast Forward tape.
Press EJECT on remote, N
or STOP/EJECT on VCR to eject tape.
ai ) Remove loose or peeling
labels from tapes
to prevent tape jam.
mE Сс
Multi Function Display
E Press STOP/EJECT to stop
and/ or eject tape.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproductse panasonic.com
‘Important: If a remote control button does not wor
Record On a Tape AE
Y Ready Check List
[J All connections are made (pg. 8, 17).
[J TV and VCR are plugged in.
[J TV is on and tuned to CH3, 4, or VIDEO.
© O [J Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR)
VCR/ OO) Insert tape with rec. tab (pg. 4).
TV * VCR power comes on.
O © © © “VCR” lights on Multi Function Display.
© os Press CH AY, or number keys
SPEED CLERO gees to select channel.
j O ©) O * For “LINE” input, see pg. 24.
E + o * For channels over 100, press 100 key then e
“ ED ’ STOP press the remaining 2 digits. 5
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O uo O PAUSE/ Press SPEED 1 ub)
REC OO C SLOW to select record speed (pg. 4). = a
: SP = Standard Play LP = tong Play = O
samme 2 © CH A SLP = Super Long Play 9
O — CHY + Speed appears on-screen.
4 Press REC
to start record.
* To edit out unwanted scenes, press PAUSE/
SLOW to pause, and again to resume recording.
5 Press STOP
to stop record.
Model VHQ-451 remote shown.
Ш One Touch Recording (record in progress),
Va N * VCR shuts off after preset record length.
Record using VCR controls --> each press of REC adds 30 min. to
record length up to 4 hours.
2 Select 1 Insert 4 Press REC
EN Record one station, watch another,
Channel. a cassette. A cn --> press VCR/TV (*VCR” goes out on Multi
ecor ng. Function Display),
[ N | --> select channels at TV (recording
> = === continues).
e 99) CEE
——=— aD » Watching one channel and
VCR/ TV recording another is NOT
Multi Function Display possible when using a Cable
Box or a Satellite Receiver.
€ Press STOP/EJECT to stop.
B Select channels at VCR,
Other channels cannot be viewed during
This video recorder, equipped with HQ recording.
{High Quality) system, is compatible --> press VCR/TV (“VCR” lights on Multi
with existing VHS equipment. Only use Function Display),
tapes with the HS) mark. Only tapes --> select channels at VCR.
tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6,
and 8 hour machines are
recommended. a » After 5 min. in Pause mode, VCR stops to
protect tape and video head.
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VCR/ DD SELECT/
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Model VHQ-451 remote shown.
Example 8—9...
Y Ready Check List
EJ All connections made (pg. 8, 17).
EJ TVandVCRpluggedinandturnedon.
[J VCR/TV selector set to “VCR.”
DC] Clock set correctly.
E] Tape has rec. tab (pg. 4).
O Remote in VCR mode. (Press VCR)
Press PROG*
to display PROGRAM.
2 Press v
13 SAT --;-- --:-- —| to display Program
TODAY screen,
SELECT: a Y 4 +
1) To set record DATE,
press AY to select:
1-31= one time, or
SELECT START DATE || DAILY= MON- FRI, or
a sv SET WEEKLY= same time
EN
each week
and press № 10 set.
* See selection order
below left.
2) To set remaining
items, press AY to
select and press > to
FI = 200
Today — 7 SELECTÁ/Y Selection Order DAILY set START/ STOP times,
WEEKLY
(SAT)
* If you are using a Cable Box, VCR
Timer Programming
Channel(Step 3) must be set to
the Cable Box output channel
AND your Cable Box must be
manually set to the desired
channel. The Cable Box power
left on.
* If a power interruption occurs
while programming the timer, the.
timer program(s) may be canceled.
it “TIMER PROGRAMS WERE LOST
DUE TO POWER INTERRUPTION"
appears on-screen, please reenter
the timer programs.
WEEKLY __ WEEKLY J CH(channel} or LINE
(MON) (UN) input (pg.24), and tape
speed (SP, LP, SLP).
Press PROG
to end program.
To Enter More Programs,
press AY to select and
press P to set an unused
= а "| program number and
ELECT : ,
EXT PO repeat step 3.
Or
Press PROG again
to exit.
Press POWER off
to set the timer.
("TIMER” lights on Multi Function Display.)
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Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents:
(Recording is not in progress)
1
(TIMER PROG. [wLIS
PF DT START STOP CH SPD
7
1) Press PROG.
8 10: 007 12:00 02 se 2) Press «<>
20 Ba 0 CT to select LIST.
[TIMER PROG. [ UST
PDT START atop cH seo|| Press AY
1 7 9:00A12:004 08 SF
2 8 10:00p12:00f 02 sP| to Select number.
310 8:00 9:00€ 10 SP
SU 9:00810:008 L LP
CANCEL :ADO/DLT
SELECT 4 Y
XT ‚ РАСХ
ФЕТ: №
To Replace program...
Cen Me o) 1) Press»
7 SUN 9:00A 12:00A 08 to display.
TODAY
2) Repeat Step 3
(pg.14) to set
new programs.
SELECT START DATE
SELECT
END
SET: 4 »
A Y
PA
or
To Clear program...
[TIMER PROG. | UIST
P DT START STOP CH SPD
Press ADD/DLT.
2 8 10:00P12:00P 02 SA
3 10 B:00P 9:00P 10 SP
L LP
SU 9:00P 10;-00P
CANCEL :ADD/DLT
SELECT :4 Y SET:
XIT PROG
— To cancel a Timer
Recording in progress...
Press POWER and then STOP
within 10 seconds to
Timer recording. (The TIMER
indicator goes out on Multi
Function Display.)
Press PROG
to end the program.
* |f there are set programs, press
POWER off to set timer.
T4
cancel the
SELECT/
3
Sia.
93
0
|
ce,
ADD/DLT
PROG
Model VHQ-451 remote shown.
Important notes when using a DSS receiver
* When recording programs via a DSS receiver, the DSS
receiver must be left on.
* When recording programs vía an antenna or cable, the DSS
receiver must be turned off. -
15
Multi-Brand Control Feature
Multi-Brand Control Setup
The Remote Control can be set to control some TV functions.
POWER
VCR
1 Find your TV Brand Code Number shown below.
NUMBER
keys
E Setup for TV control,
-->hold down TV button,
-->enter code with number keys.
* |f code number is100 or greater,
-->press 100 key, then other digits.
E.g., press 100 - O - 2 for 102.
ENTER
Confirm code entry,
-->press POWER to turn selected unit on or off.
« See table below for controllable functions in each mode.
(Notes ; * Repeat setup after remote battery replacement.
* Remote will not control every TV made by the
manufacturer listed. If you get no response, your
particular unit cannot be controlled. There are NO
additional codes for the products listed. If your
product is not listed, then the remote is not
compatible with that product.
Using Multi-Brand Control
After remote is set up, you can select VCR or TV for the
desired function, DY Model VHQ-451 remote shown.
Press VCR or TV on the remote.
(Table below shows available unit buttons for each mode.)
Unit
Mods VCR TV
VCR All VOL UP/DOWN
VCR/TV, PLAY, STOP EJECT, SAP/ Hi-Fi (VHQ-451 POWER, INPUT, number
TV [|only), DISPLAY, FF, REW, PAUSE/SLOW, REC, SPEED, | keys, ENTER, CH UP/
CM/ZERO, RESET COUNTER, TAPE POSITION DOWN, VOL UP/DOWN
* Not all functions listed may be controllable.
* In oy mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing number keys for channel!
selection.
TV Brand Code Numbers
Panasonic... 01,02 Sylvania 05 JVC H
Quasar ice 01,02 Sharp 06, 07 Hitachi 12
RCA … 03 Sony 08 Mitsubishi .................—.—... 07,13
GE rn, 03 Toshiba ...........emiverenier anos 09 Samsung ..................- ese... 14
Zenith oii, 04 Sanyo ........ menea 10 Gold Star... 15, 16, 17
MagNaVOX ver 05 Fisher 10
Important Notes
* Due to changes in infra-red commands used by manufacturers, some brands have several
codes. If your unit does not respond to the first code, please try the next one.
* Some TV brands require you to turn on the power manually.
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Advanced Connections
Audio/Video connection
If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN terminals, you can connect your VCR to
them to recive higher quality picture and sound
IN FROM ANT.
For Model VHQ-451 only
D
@
of your TV
AUDIO IN >
VHF/UHF — EN
7 A
7 7
VIDED IN
For Model VHQ-401 only
VIDED IN
Connect the VIDEO OUT terminal on the VCR to the VIDEO IN terminal
Connect the “L” and “R” AUDIO QUT terminals on the VCR to the “L” and
“R” AUDIO IN terminals of your TV. (VHQ-451 Rear)
Connect the AUDIO QUT terminal on the VCR to the AUDIO IN terminal
of your TV. (VHQ-401 Rear)
(3) Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV (Monitor/Receiver) to “VIDEO.”
TV
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VCR
IN FROM ANT:
CABLE BOX |
AUDIO
O OR
O L VHF/UHF
| VID ES OUT TO TV
* view any
(including
scrambied)
channel.
« use VCR Remote
Control to select
channels without
using Multi-brand
control feature.
+ record and view
both scrambled
andunscrambled
channels if
additional
equipment is
added. This
connection
requires: two
converter boxes,
an A/B switch,
and a 2-way
splitter.
You Cannot:
« record
scrambled
channels.
hell Cannot
* view channel
other than the
ong selected
for any type of
recording.
doa Timer
recording of a
channel unless
you select it at
the cable box.
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5
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17
pooueapy
Connection For Model VHQ-451 only
Make the Audio/Video Connection as shown on page 17.
* You can use a TV connected to Stereo amp and speakers
instead of a Stereo TV.
Receivable Broadcast Types
The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-
screen displays.
The signal being received is indicated with an "(” mark while
the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow.
DISPLAY
To display the broadcast signal being received,
--> press DISPLAY.
MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast |
Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo STOP 12:00AM ABC
(main language) and Secondary Audio STEREO « 0:00:90
Program (sub language} broadcasts A
are being received simultaneously.
Select STEREO or SAP audio mode.
SAP/
MTS Stereo broadcast Hi-Fi
Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo STOP 12:00AM ABC
broadcast. Select STEREO audio STEREO « 0:00:29
mode. SAP
* If stereo broadcast is weak and MONO
display flickers, select MONO audio
mode for possibly better results,
Equipped with dbx*-TV
SAP broadcast STOP 12:00AM ~~ ABC Noise Reduction for
Secondary Audio Program (sub STEREO SP true MTS reproduction.
language) broadcast. Select SAP ‘оо * dbx”-1V Noise
audio mode for the sub language. Reduction is required
for good stereo
separation and audio
pe e
STOP 12:09 60-00 registored trademark
Normal monaural sound broadcast. MONO < Technology Licensing.
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Audio Mode for Recording
to display audio mode.
1 Press SAP/ Hi-Fi
(Display disappears after 5 seconds.)
Press SAP/ Hi-Fi
y
O STEREO repeatedly to select
"hno * desired mode. ус
00
* Refer to "Receivable © © ©
* Arrow indicates Broadcast Types =
selection. on page 18. 9200
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Do arecording.
See page 13.
Audio Mode for Playback
SAP/
Hi-Fi
Start playback.
See page 12.
Press SAP/ Hi-Fi
to display audio mode. O >
(Display disappears after 5 seconds.) v e
O“
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Press SAP/ Hi-Fi D =
repeatedly to select =. ©)
HIF! (L/R) « desired mode. y,
aj "a
NORMAL Select “HIFI(L/R)” or
“HIFI{L)" or "HIFI{R)" to
listen to stereo
и recordings in stereo
» Arrow indicates sound. Select
selection. “NORMAL” for
a» monaural sound.
e Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo will playback with true stereo sound.
Standard stereo tapes will playback in monaural sound.
* To listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback, the VCR AUDIO (L/R) jacks must be connected
to a stereo TV or an external stereo amp and speakers. (See page 18.)
If tracking is adjusted during playback, Hi-Fi audio may revert to normal audio.
* Hi-Fi and normal audio playback volume level may differ.
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Operation
Search System
For each recording, an invisible index mark is placed
on the tape. A program index and information are also
included for timer recordings. These marks are used to
access or scan recordings.
Index Search
Press SEARCH"
to display SEARCH
in Stop or Play
mode.
Program End Search |
Locates end point of recording for
continuity.
Press SEARCH twice
to display SEARCH in Stop or
Play mode.
INDEX SEARCH 3
Press number keys
to select recording
number.
» To calculate
number, see below.
Press FF or REW
to start search.
INDEX SEARCH * Play begins at
search end. To
search forward or
back 1 index,
press FF or REW
while screen left
is displayed (10
sec.).
FORWARD SEARCH : FF
REYERSE SEARCH | REW
E To Calculate Index Number
Example 1:
To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.
NN
| | ah 4 | |
| 1 2 3 | 4 |5| 6 [7]
Example 2:
To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.
{ | A }
[1 12 3 | 4 |5 6 |7 |
NOTE: + indicates start points of each recording.
If Index Search is started very close to
an index mark, that index mark may not
be counted in the search.
Press FF
to start
PROGRAM
END SEARCH.
SEARCH START: FF
EXIT SEARCH
Examples of Program End Search.
Fig. 1
|| p Program] Program 2 or BLANK di
the current tape ition 3 |
po > End Point
FF |
Fig. 2
EST Program 1 4] BLANK NBI Program 2 BLANK |
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* FF End Point
Fig.3
Prosa SEAREH buno”
[&}{ Program 11T 4 BLANK JT Program 2 ||
$ | | | lfséarchexoseds
End Point {+ | atewsecondsin
BLANK arca.
Upon locating end point,
-->search continues 7 sec. past end point,
-->tape rewinds to 10 sec. before end point,
-->tape plays to end point and stops.
e |f Program End Search is started very
close to an index mark, that mark may be
skipped over.
* To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.
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"Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press
the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
Auto Operation Functions
E Auto Play
Insert tape --> Power comes on,
-->Р| tarts if no record ta
NUMBER >Play starts if no record tab
keys (see pg. 4).
CM/ZERO HB Auto Rewind
Play
PLAY Manual Record] --> Tape end,
Fast Forward -->Rewind
SEARCH Hl Play Auto Eject
— FF (Repeat Play must be off)
Play, --> Tape end, -->Rewind,
-->Tape ejects if no record tab
Commercial Skip
VCR fast forwards (skips) over 1~3
minutes of recorded tape.
1 Press CM/ZERO in Play mode.
Model VHQ-451 remote shown. * The skip time can be changed by
pressing CM/ZERO button o»
repeatedly as shown by the < ©.
figure below. 0 <
= о)
= 3
о ©
АХ 3a
1st Press — 1 min Skip
2nd Press — 2 min Skip
3rd Press — 3 min Skip
* No indication appears.
21
Tape Operation
Repeat Play
Set to playback a recording over and over.
Press ACTION"
to display menu.
Press AY
to select REPEAT
PLAY and press № 0
set ON or OFF.
* Play repeats at tape
end or if unrecorded
portion over 30 sec.
Is detected.
REMOTE WARNING OM
AUTO SHUT:OFF ON
\DHOMALANQUE :
YOR GS QUTPUTCH 3
SELECT :4 Y ECT:
EXIT ACTION
3 Press ACTION
to return to normal screen.
To quickly return to a specified tape location.
Press DISPLAY during play
to display Counter.
PLAY 12:00AM
0:00:00
SP
BEGIN END
Press RESET
COUNTER at
desired position
to reset to “0:00:00”.
3 Continue to record, playback, etc.
4 Press Stop.
REW 12:00AM CH 02
9:30: 39
SP
BEGIN END
Press CM/ZERO
in Stop mode
to start ZERO
SEARCH.
* Unit will go into FF
or REW mode and
stop at the last point
the Counter was set
to 0:00:00.
* |f a blank portion exists on the
tape, and depending on the position
of the V mark, the V mark display
position may not be accurate.
Special VCR Features
Tape Position Display Feature
To find out the present tape position.
Tape position cannot be detected for VHS-C
Cassette type and tapes less than 60 minutes
in length.
Press TAPE POSITION
to detect tape position.
« “DETECTING TAPE
POSITION” only
appears the first time
y a cassette is inserted
| DETECTING TAPE POSITION |
and it takes several
seconds for correct
indication to appear.
» The present tape
TT position indication is
BEGIN END displayed.
Press TAPE POSITION
to return to normal screen.
Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature
if Multi-brand feature is used (page 16), and this
feature is set to on, a warning appears whenever
an invalid key is pressed in TV mode.
Press ACTION
to display menu.
2
Press AY
to select REMOTE
WARNING and press №
to set ON or OFF.
+ If “OFF,” remote
warning will not
appear if invalid
key is pressed.
AUTO SHUT-OFF ON
IDKOMALANGUE ! ENGLISH
VCRS GUTPUTCH 3
SELECT:à Y — SET:P
EXIT__ ¡ACTION _
3 Press ACTION
to return to normal screen.
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om
“Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press
the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature
When “ON,” picture is displayed regardless of signal
strength.
DISPLAY 1 P ACTION
ress
SELECT/ ео
SET to display menu.
A PLAY
Y :STOP
D FF
4 :REW
SEARCH Press 4p
; to select and display
CHANNEL,
ACTION press AY
to select WEAK
RESET SIGNAL DISPLAY, and
press P to set ON or
COUNTER OFF.
TAPE * ON: Picture is displayed regardless of signal
POSITION condition, and may not always be clearly
visible.
OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal is weak
or non-existant.
* Selecting ON has no effect on connected
equipment with blue back feature.
Model VHQ-451 remote shown.
Press ACTION
to return to normal screen.
VCR Lock Feature Auto Shut-Off Feature
When set to ON, all operations except When set to ON, VCR shuts oft if blank tape is L >
for timer record and tape eject are played or no signal is detected for 5 min. “o
prohibited. Useful for households with - 0)
small children, Press ACTION Q =
To turn on, to display menu. pl O
hold down REC on e ®
jerome | the VCR in Stop = Press AV en
mode with no tape REPEAT PLAY OFF |
inserted for 7 sec. Ti PGES on to select AUTO SHUT-
(Please ignore the VOR'S OUTPUT CH 4 OFF and press p
NO CASSETTE | | to set ON or OFF.
warning.) BX ACTION E
To turn off,
von en ore repeat above. 3 Press ACTION
to return to normal screen.
+ VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if
clock is set.
23
миро м” /
VIDÉO IM
For Model VHQ-451 only For Model VHQ-401 only
Connect VIDEO OUT terminal on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN terminal on Recording VCR. To
monitor the dubbing, also connect a TV as shown.
Connect “L” and “R” AUDIO OUT terminals on Playing VCR to “L” and “R” AUDIO IN
terminals on Recording VCR. (VHQ-451 Rear)
Connect AUDIO QUT terminal on Playing VCR to AUDIO IN terminal on Recording VCR.
(VHQ-401 Rear)
In place of a Playing VCR, you can use other equipment, such as a Camcoder.
Simply connect the unit's Audio/Video outputs to the Recording VCR.
Playing (Source) VCR Recording (Editing) VCR
1 Insert pre-recorded tape. Insert blank tape with record tab.
2 Press INPUT to set VCR Input mode to LINE
for Video Input. (See “Selecting the Input
Mode” below.)
Press PLAY, then PAUSE/SLOW Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to enter PLAY/PAUSE mode. immediately to enter REC/PAUSE mode.
The operation of steps 4 and 5 must be done on both
playing and recording VCRs at the same time.
Press PLAY to start dubbing. Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing.
Playing VCR starts playback. Recording VCR starts recording.
5 Press STOP to stop dubbing. Press STOP to stop dubbing.
HB To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV Bl Selecting Input Mode
1 Tum your TV on and tune to the Recording Method 1,
VCR channel (CH3 or CH4), press INPUT to switch between channel number and
2 Set the VCR/ TV Selector on the Recording Method2,
VCRto VCR. -->press CH A / ¥ to change display as follows.
14243
. | (CABLE) (TV)
CD Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will LINE +—125 or 69
have poor quality results. = “L" lights about 4 sec. on front panel when LINE is
selected.
(caution: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement. )
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VCR & Cassette Information
Playing older or damaged tapes may Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
eventually cause video heads to Power Consumption: Power On
become clogged. Approx. 18 watts (VHQ-401)
Approx. 23 watts (VHQ-451)
Video Head Clog Sensor Power Off
| | Approx. 2.5 watts (VHQ-401)
During playback, this Approx. 3.0 watts (VHQ-451)
y screen appearsif | vom Video Signal: ElA Standard NTSC color
clogging is detected. | nes EAT HEAD Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads helical
To remove screen, CLEANING, CASSETTE
OR REFER TO MANUAL scanning system
: press PLAY on the Audio Track: 1 track (Normal)
"remote or VCR. 680 PLAY 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound)
(VHQ-451)
Tuner:
— Broadcast Channels: VHF2-13, UHF 14-69
09 x CABLE Channels: MidbandAthroughl(14-22)
A я Superband J through W (23-36)
Hyperband AA-EEE (37-64)
/ 7 q — D N LowbandA-5-A-1 (95-99)
Special CABLE channel 5 A (01)
| Cleaning Tape | | Ultraband65-94, 100-125
Operating Temperature: 5°C~40°C (41 °F~104 °F)
Operating Humidity: 10%-75%
+ Use “dry” type head cleaning Weight: 2.5 kg (5.5 Ibs).
cassette only. (Part No. NV- Dimensions: 380 (W) x 93 (H) x 242 (D) mm
TCLSOPT is recommended.) 14-316" (W) x 3-11/16” (H) x
* Follow cleaning tape instructions 9-9/167(D)
carefully. Excessive use of tape Note: Designs and specifications are
can shorten head life. subject to change without notice.
* If head clog symptoms persist, Features for a Quality Picture
contact your nearest Factory и
Service Center or authorized Digital Auto_Picture
Automatically controls the video output signal for
less noise depending on the tape condition.
: Digital Auto Tracking
Cleaning the VCR Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for
optimum picture quality.
Service Center. (See page 28.)
Use a soft cloth or dusting Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noi
attachment of a vacuum cleaner to Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to
remove dust from the ventilation reduce picture noise. Press CH (TRACKING) A
holes on the back sides and bottom / Y buttons on the remote control or on the VCR _
of the cabinet. , until the picture clears up. To return to Auto =
Tracking, press POWER off, then on again a few =~ T1
Plastic surfaces are easily seconds later. © o
scratched and can be marred by =
alcohol and various solvents. Avoid O) с
excessive use of oil-based furniture +.
polishes since the materials used in O =
the cabinet will accumulate more — =
dust. We recommend using a V-Lock Control (to reduce picture jitter
nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner and In Still mode, CH (TRACKING) A / Y buttons
polisher. operate as a V-Lock control.
25
Function & Channel Display
08
VCR Status &
Clock Display
To display or
remove overlay
at right,
--> press DISPLAY.
When a function
button is pressed, e.g.
PLAY, or you change
channels, a 4 second
display appears first
in large and then
smali characters.
Function Status
Rec Time Remaining
(OTR mode only,
see page 13.)
Broadcast Audio
Being Received
Blank Tape/ No Video
Signal Indication
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
Feature (page 23) set to OFF, the TV
screen will turn solid blue.
+
Current Time
N / Channel
Гоа пе о,
PSTEREO « gp Counter
SAP
7 MOND
— Tape Speed
(For Model VHQ-451 only)
(See page 4.)
Warning and Instruction Displays
These displays will alert you to a missed
operation or provide further instructions,
VCR without a
cassette inserted...
OSD Caution Pg OSD Caution Pg
NO CH FOUND i no active channels 70 cancer Twen pee | If you press POWER
PLEA are found for PRESS POWER THEN or STOP during a
SE CHECK ANTENNA Timer Recording...
CAB CHANNEL 8 | stop key TN à g 14
LE CONNECTION THEN (visible in VCR
MEMORY...
PRESS CH UP KEY AGAIN mode only}
If you attempt to set NEED Leanne | If head cleaning
PLEASE SET cLock BY | Or review a Timer PLEASE INSERT HEAD” | becomes | 25
PRESSING ACTION «ev | Recording and the 14 OR AEFER TO MANUAL necessary while
Clock is not set... playing back a
END — ¿PLAY tape...
If you press a
rogram nas VCR LOCK ACTIVATED other than
FOR TIMER RECORDING been set 14 ÉJECT or POWER 23
© while the VCR is in
VCR Lock mode...
If you press REC on
CHECK CASSETTE the remote control or REMOTE CONTROL IS SET If dei keV. an h 16
RECORD TAB VCR, anda cassette | 4 |'0 1 "005 om | ile n the
is inserted with no USE VCR : VCR KEY grote while in 22
TV mode...
record tab...
If you press PLAY,
NO CASSETTE FF, REW, or REC on | 12
PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE | the remote control or 13
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Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
Power
No power...
Recording & Playback
TV program cannot be recorded...
Correction
Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Set POWER button to on.
Make sure power source is active.
Correction
Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV.
Check connections selection. {P.8, 17)
Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is correctly
set. (Channels [P.10])
Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)
Timer recording cannot be performed...
Confirm that clock is set to current time and date.
Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on and tuned to
channel to be recorded.
Set recording start/stop times correctly. (P.14)
Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (219)
Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power
interruption occurs before or during a Timer Recording, even
after power is restored.
There is no playback picture, or the playback
picture is noisy or contains streaks...
Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel (3
or 4) (P.8) or select LINE.
Set VCRITY selector to “VCR.”
Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.25)
Try Head Cleaning. (P.25)
Special effects playback, picture may
contain some vertical jitter when using a TV
with an Automatic Vertical Hold Contral...
Set TV's Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust.
VCR cannot be controlled...
Remote Control
VCR cannot be remote controlled...
Make sure VCR power is on.
Check Remote batteries.
Make sure VCR LOCK 15 set to off. (P.23)
Make sure Remote is in proper mode.(P.16)
Make sure Timer Record is not in progress.
Correction
Make sure VCR poweris on.
Make sure Remote is in VCR mode.
Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCH. (P.6)
Avoid any object blocking signal path.
Check Remote batteries. (P.4)
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.23)
Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor
light may cause signal interference. [
ACTION and PROG buttons do not respond...
Miscellaneous
Programs cannot be viewed on TV...
Check connections between VCR, external antanna, and TV.
Press VCR button for VCR mode, (P.16)
Check Remote batteries. (P.4)
Correction
Make sure TV power is on.
Make sure TV is set to output of VCR,
Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV.
Set VCR/TV selector to “TV.” (P.13)
Make sure proper signal source is selected.
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing you.
Check if a tape is already in the unit.
Video cassette cannot be removed...
Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Video cassette ejects when a recording is started
or the power is tumed off for timer recording...
Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)
In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER)
continues to rotate...
To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for
about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to
Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Call Center for product
assistance at 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
or send e-mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com
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For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations,
and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: |
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-7pm,
EST. or send e-mail to : consumerproducts @panasonic.com
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or
locate your nearest servicenter by visiting
our Web Site.
Accessory Purchases:
Customer Orders Only 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
9060 Golf Road
Niles, IL 60714
1703 North Randall
Road
Elgin, IL 60123
(Pick-up/Drop-oftoniy)
MARYLAND
62 Mountain Road
Glen Burnie, MD
21061
MASSACHUSETTS
60 Glacier Drive
Suite G
Westwood, MA
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
Langhorne, 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
Aiea, 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 Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300 Fax (787)768-2910
As of January 2000
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts E panasonic.com
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto
America, Rico, Inc.
One Panasonic Way | AVE, 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel 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 time pertods commence from the date of the origina! purchase):
PRODUCT PARTS LABOR
CAMCORDER ONE(1) YEAR, EXCEPTCCDIMAGE SENSOR NINETY (30) DAYS
CCDIMAGE SENSOR - SIX (6) MONTHS NINETY (930) DAYS
УСК ONE(1) YEAR NINETY (90) DAYS
AN MIXER ONE(1) YEAR NINETY (90)DAYS
MONITOR-VCR ONE(1) YEAR, EXCEPTCRT NINETY (90) DAYS
CRT -TWO (2) YEARS CRT-NINETY (90)DA YSCUSTOMER
PAYSALLLABORCHARGES AFTER
JODAYS
Monitor-VCR In-home or carry-in Service: 22” (diagonal) CRT / LCD and Larger
Monitor-VCR Carry-in Service: 21” (diagonal) CRT / LCD and smaller
Batteries (if included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10) days.
Nan-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.
Tape (if included) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette lape for five (5) days.
In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, us 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 1-800-211-PANA
(7262), 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 required 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.
IMITS EX Si
There are no express warranties except us listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOTBELIABLEFOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES) RESULTINGFROM THEUSE OF THISPRODUCTS, OR ARISINGOUTOF ANY
BREACH OFTHE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THEWARRANTIES OFF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARELIMITED TOTHEAPPLICABLEWARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long un 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.
NE
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 Customer Satisfaction Center at the Panasonic
Consumer Electronics Company address above.
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Como realizar la Configuración inicial | Ajuste Manual del Reloj |
1 Encienda el TV y ajüstelo en el canal 3. Si el ajuste automatico del reloj no se ha
completado, ajuste el reloj manualmente de la
siguiente manera:
BELECT LANGUAGE
Encienda el VCR. Al
ESS CH 4: ENGLISH
in on»: espia. | encender ei VCR por |
eN meca | primera vez, en la pantalla 1) Pulse la tecla ACTION en el control remoto
aparecerá SELECT para visualizar la pantalla del menú RELOJ.
Ca. Press AcTıem || LANGUAGE.
2) Pulse AV para seleccionar el mes y para V
* Si la pantalla no aparece, verifique las ajustar. De la misma forma, seleccione y
conexiones entre el VCR y el TV, y si el TV está ajuste la fecha, año, hora y DST (Hora de
sintonizado en el canal 3, intente cambiándolo al verano). .
canat 4. \
» Cuando desee cambiar el canal de salida del 3) Pulse dos veces la tecla ACTION para
VCR, por favor remitase Canal de Salida del poner el RELOJ en marcha y salir.
VCR en la página 11.
* Si ajusta el idioma equivocado, realice los pasos
de “Reajuste de Todas las Funciones de
Memoria del VCR” en la página 9.
Pulse CH À para Ajustar de nuevo el reloj
seleccionar Inglés.
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1 Pulse ACTION para exhiba el menú,
PCA [+RECS) | Canal
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seleccionar Español. 2
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Pulse la tecla VCR/TV para
seleccionar Francés.
Cuando se pulsa una de las
teclas anteriores, aparece la
pantalla FIJACIÓN AUTO.
Pulse > para
seleccionar “RELOJ”,
ELEGIR 4 Y 4 E
SALIR ACTION
(CA/RELOJ). 3 (Eire Ben) Pulse AY para |
seleccionar "MANUAL
y luego pulse >.
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ajuste su canal de Estación SALIR ACT OH
Publica de Radiodifusion Foe
(PBS) en su huso horario. EA e
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este tiene que estar om ona hora y la fecha - ar a
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5/13/2001 DOM 2:201| comenzar la operación de a funcionar y salir desde este modo.
CAHAL FUADO : CA 10 || Ajuste Automdtico Canal/ |
FIJACION AUTOMATICA Reloj. El ajuste Canal/Reloj ‘
erat no LO se lleva a cabo
automáticamente.
Si la configuración se
termina, aparece la pantalla
siguiente,
Rel Canal] Si aparece la pantalla
FLIACION AUTOMATICA “Fijacion Automatica Del
eon Favor re a menad| Teloj Incompleto”, ajuste el
CON LA TECLA ACTION reloj utilizando los
procedimientos de “AJUSTE
— MANUAL DEL RELOJ”.
30 Por ayuda llame al 1-800-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a : consumerproducts € panasonic.com
Programación fácil para la
grabación con temporizador
1 inserte una cinta, Pulse PROG
* la alimentación del VCR se activa. para visualizar la
En la Pantalla de Visualización Multi ET pantalla de Programa.
Función se ilumina “VCR”, y
2 Pulse PLAY para reproducir la cinta. BALA: PROG —
* Si la cinta no tiene lengúeta de
prevención de grabación (página 4), se
inicia la reproducción automática.
| Detalles especiales durante la grabación |
E Pulse FF o REW para búsqueda de
escenas Hacia delante/ Hacia atrás. Pulse
nuevamente o pulse PLAY para liberar.
E Pulse PAUSE/SLOW para imagen Fija
Operaciones basicas parala
reproduccion
1) Para ajustar la FECHA
de grabación, pulse AV
para seleccionar:
neon FECHA DE (INICIO 1-31 = una VEZ, o DIARIO
ELEGIR ¡4 7 FLIAR:e
T
ERMINAR PROG = a la misma hora de
(Congelada). Pulse PLAY para liberar.
Hl Pulse PAUSE/SLOW en el modo de
Imagen fija para imagenes Cuadro a
Cuadro. Pulse PLAY para liberar.
M Mantenga pulsado PAUSE/SLOW en el
modo de imagen fija para imágenes en
cámara lenta. Pulse PLAY para liberar.
3 Pulse STOP para detener la cinta.
E Pulse REW o FF en el modo de parada
para Rebobinado/Avance Rápido de la cinta.
lunes a viernes, o
SEMANA = ala misma
hora cada semana y
pulse P para ajustar.
* Vea el orden de
selección abajo ala
izquierda,
2) Para ajustar los ítems
que quedan, pulse AY
|| Pulse EJECT en el control remoto, o STOP/ Ejemplo para seleccionar y pulse
EJECT en el YCR para expulsar la cinta. Fecha de hoy > para ajustar los tiempos
Operaciones basicas parala omita de START/STOR
abaci M > №19 Отцу рот енко CAD CANAL, 0 entrada de
gr ón Lena sown mu) LÍNEA (pág. 20), y
elocidad de la cinta ( SP,
Inserte la cinta con lengúeta de LP SLP) © nta (
protección de grabación (pág. 4). -
* La alimentación del VCR se activa.
En la pantalla Multi Función se ilumina Pulse PROG para .
"VCR”, finalizar el programa.
Pulse CH AV, o las teclas de números
para seleccionar el canal. 3 Pulse AY para
seleccionar un número
sin usar para ingresar
mas programas y pulse
P para ajustar. Luego
repita el paso 2.
Pulse nuevamente
PROG para salir.
3 Pulse SPEED para seleccionar la
velocidad de grabación (pág.4)
CANCELAR: ADO DLT
+
«SP = Reproducciôn eständar, | ELEGIR ca + FU
* LP = Larga duración, SARIR__: PROG
* SLP = Superlarga duración.
4 Pulse REC para comenzar a grabar.
« Para eliminar escenas indeseadas, pulse
PAUSE/SLOW para pausar, y al pulsar
nuevamente se reanuda la grabación.
4 Pulse POWER off para ajustar el
temporizador.
(Se ilumina “TIMER” en el panel delantero)
5 Pulse STOP para detener la grabación.
E Grabación de Un Toque (grabar en
marcha),
* El VCR se apaga después de preajustar la
extensión de la grabación:
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Accessories .…...….....….…..…..….….….……ese 4
AC Power Plug...................... 7
Add or Delete a Channel ....... 11
Audio Input Connector(L/R) .....7
Audio Output Connector(L/R) ..7
Auto Operation Functions ...... 21
Auto Shut-Off .......... SUT 23
Before Requesting Service ... 27
Blank Tape/ No Video Signal
Indication 26
Cable Box Setup ................... 8
Cassete Compartment............. 6
Channel Up/Down Tracking/
V-Lock Button .................... 6
Cleaning the VCR ................. 25
Commercial SKip ................... 21
Connections ...................... 8, 17
Copying Your Tapes ............. 24
DST (Daylight Saving Time) . 11
Fast Forward/Search Button.... 6
Features for a Quality
Риге... 25
Function & Channel Display . 26
Head Cleaning ...................... 25
Index Search 20
Initial Setup esse 8,9
MTS Broadcast...................... 18
Multi-Brand Control ............... 16
On-Screen Display ................ 26
Playback ...................eememremveo 12
Play Button... 6
Power Button ..............—.—.......... 6
Power Indicator ..................... 7
Program End Search............. 20
Record Button ...................—.—... 6
Remote Control Buttons .......... 6
Remote Sensor ..................._... 6
Remote Warning ON/OFF ..... 22
Repeat Play ....................eceo. 22
Review, Replace or Clear
Program Contents ............... 15
Rewind/Search Button ............ 6
Select Audio Mode ................ 19
Service Center List ................ 28
Spanish Quick
Use Guide ..................... 30,31
Specifications ........................ 25
Stereo/SAP/Mono Broadcast 18
Stop/Eject Button..................... 6
Tape Position Display ........... 22
Timer Indicator ...............e.—.... 7
Timer Recording.................... 14
VCR Indicator ................. 7
VCR Lock ...............e.e.viciirereas 23
VCR Status 8 Clock Display . 20
VCR/TV Selector .....................
VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal....................... 7
VHF/UHF Antenna
Output Terminal .................... 7
Video Input Connector(L/R) .....7
Video Output Connector (L/R) ..7
Warning and Instruction
Displays ..................eermeeeveroa 26
Warranty ................e=.....eeeneemes 29
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF . 23
Zero Search es 22
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Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094 Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”),
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5
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