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Panasonic
Combination VCR
Operating Instructions
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Model No.
• Initial Setup and Connection
PV-C1323A/PV-C1333WA
PV-C1343A/PV-C1353WA
Procedures
are on pages 8 and 9.
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Safety Precautions/Mesures de sdcuritd
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 prdvenir tout risque d'incendie ou de chocs dlectriques, ne
pas exposer cet appareil & la pluie ou _ une humiditd excessive.
Attention : Pour _viter les chocs dlectriques, 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
equipment
would void the user's authority
to operate.
to this
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.
CAUTION: TO REf)UC£ THE R_SK
OF ELECTRIC $_4OCK, DO NOT
R£MOV£ COVER (OR 8AC_)
NO US£R-S£RVFCEASLE _AF_TS
INSIDE REF£R SERViCiNG TO
QUAUFIED SERVICE pERSONNEL
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.
This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that contain lead.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the
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on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated
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properly, it will bring you and your family years of
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The serial number is on the tag located on the
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[] Remote Control
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Date of Purchase
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Battery replacement
caution
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.
[] Batteries
2 "AA"
To order accessories,
call toll free 1-800-332-5368.
Break off the tab to
prevent recording.
To record again.
Record
Tab
Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.
Screwdriver
3
Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually
cause video heads to become clogged.
Display
Picture Tube:
Head Clog Sensor
During playback this screen
appears if clogging is
detected. To remove screen,
press PLAY on the remote
or unit.
VCR
Video Recording
System:
• Use "dry" type head
cleaning cassette only.
(Part No. NV.TCLSOPT is recommended.)
• Follow cleaning tape directions carefully.
Excessive use of head cleaning tape can
shorten the video head life.
Audb Track:
Tuner
Broadcast Channels:
CABLE Channels:
FM Radio
Band Range:
General
Power SO_ce:
Power Consumption:
_Treck_
Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for
optimum picture quality,
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U_nd
Slow IVlotion mode to
reduce picture noise, P_'ess the 3 or 6 number key on
the remote control or CH &V on the unit until the
picture clears up, To return to Auto Tracking, press
POWER off, then on again a few seconds later,
V4.ock C_tj_
13 inch measured diagonal
90° deflection picture Tube
2 rotary heads helical
scanning system
(PV.C 1323A/PV-C1333WA)
4 rotaryheads helical
scanning system
(PV_C1343A/PV-C1353WA)
1 track
VHF2 ~ t3, UHF 14~69
Midband A through I (14 ~ 22)
Superband J through W (23 ~ 36
Hyperband AA ~ EEE (37 ~ 64)
Lo,_an_ A-5 - A_I (£5 _ 99)
Spedal CABLE channel 5A(01)
U_aband 65 ~ 94, _O0 ~ 125
87.5 _ 108.1 Mhz
12g V AC, 60 Hz
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Approx. 69 waits
Approx. 2.5 watts
EtA Standard NTSC colar
1 piece
5 °C ~ 40 °C (41 "F ~ 104 °F)
10 % ~ 75 %
12 Kg (26.4 Ibs.)
386 ON)X 385 (H) X 374 (D) mm
15-3/16" (W) X 15-3116"(H)
X 14-3/4" (D)
Note: Deskjns and spec_{catk_ls a_e subject to change
without notice.
TetevisionSystem:
Speaker:
Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
Weight:
Dimensions:
<For Model PV-CI343A/PV-C1353WA
only>
in Stil_ mode, the 3 or 6 number key on the remote
control or CH AY on the unit on the unit operate as
a Vqock DenteD[to reduce iitter.
Only use tapes with the [_
mark in this unit.
Un_ auto adjusts cbck for DST (Daylight Saving Time.)
Tape Speed
Setting
SP (Standard Play)
LP (Long P_ay)
Type
of Video
__40
'__
4
•
Spring (First Sunday in April)
DST ON => Sets cfock ahead one hour.
2_rs
•
Autumn (Last Sunday in October)
DST : ON => Turns Clock back one hour.
_,nut_s
[4ueurs[ 5Houra
__0M_nutes
SLP(SuperLong
Piny)
Cassette
• If your area does not observe Daylight Saving
Time, select DST:OFF.
, Keep these time changes in mind when
programming the unit for timer recordings.
Important
Safeguards
and Precautions
/ Safety
Precautions
.... 2, 3
Before Using .......................................................................................
Unit Information
..................................................................................
4
4
Table of Contents
5
Location
of Controls
Connections
Reset
............................................................................
/ Initial Setup (Ready to Play) .................................
Language,
Playback
Record
................................................................................
Channels,
...........
10, 11
12
On a Tape .............................................................................
12
TV Operation
............................................................
....................................................................................
Adjustment
TV Timer Features
Closed
Time Zone Adjust
8, 9
a Tape ................................................................................
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)
Picture
Clock,
6
Caption
..........................................................................
.......................................................................
System ..............................................................
13
14
15
16, 17
18, 19
FM Radio ......................................................................................
20, 21
Timer
22, 23
Recording
Tape Operation
Special
V-Chip
.........................................................................
.........................................................................
VCR Features
Control
Feature
.................................................................
...........................................................
24 ~ 26
27, 28
29 ~ 31
On-Screen
Display (OSD) .................................................................
32
Before Requesting
Service ...............................................................
33
Limited Warranty ..........................................................................
34, 35
Customer Services Directory ...........................................................
35
Spanish Quick Use Guide / Guia para rdpida consulta .......... 36, 37
Index ..................................................................................................
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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
Ejects tape.
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Color and picture intensity level
are adjusted during night time use,
POWER
Turnson or off the unit.
SLEEP
Turns off the unit autmatically,
DISPLAY
Displays the VCR
status and clock,
TRACKING
UP/DOWN
Reduces picture noise during
Playback and Slow Motion.
TAPE POSITION
Finds out present tape
position and amount of
tape remaining.
NUMBER keys
Selects a channel directly,
COUNTER
RESET
j--
ADD/DELETE
Adds or deletes a channel.
_
Resets to "0:00:O0" at
the desired position.
RAPID TUNE
Displays the last channel
you were
FSEARCH
Goes directly to the desired
recording. Locates end point
of recording.
CHANNEL
UP/DOWN
Selects a channel,
SELECT
MUTE
Mutes the
UP/DOWN
Controls the navigation
on-screen menu.
around
iRAM
Displays SET PROGRAM screen,
You can set Timer Program and
On-Timer.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
Adjusts volume.
SET/BACK
SPACE
Sets a selected menu,
or goes back to correct.
FORWARD/SEARCH
Fast forwards tape, and
searches forward scene.
ACTION
Displays mare menu.
STOP
Stops recordingor playback.
In Stop mode, goes to the
counter "0:00:00:' In Play mode,
skips over 1 to 3 minutes of tape.
REC
Records the program.
,PEED
Selects recording speed.
REWIND/SEARCH
Rewinds tape, and searches
reverse scene.
FM/TV
Receives FM radio signal.
6
\
Begins
playback.
PAUSE/SLOW
Pauses and slow motion
and frame advance picture.
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AUDIO VIDEO IN Jack
F
For dubbing.
POWER
/
/
See previous page.
/
v% ;,gOWN
See previous page,
CHANNEL
UP/DOWN
TRACKING
UP/DOWN
SELECT UP/DOWN
See previous page,
STOP/EJECT
Seepreviouspage,
ACTION
PresstogetherwithREW.
Built-In Speaker
[
/
/
REWIND/SEARCH
See previous page.
ACTION
Press together with
STOP.
PLAY
See previouspage.
REPEAT
Repeatsa recording,
SEARCH
See previouspage.
PHONES Jack
Connectan
earphone or
headphones.
TIMER
Indicator
Lights when the
unit is set for
Timer Recording,
ONTIMER
Indicator
Lights when the
On-Timeris set,
REC
See previous page.
REC Indicator
Lights during
recording.
TIMER/FM
Sets a timer alarm up 60 rain.
Enables FM Radio.
Remote Sensor
Easy Grip-Handle
Use when transporting the unit.
AC Power Plug
When plugged into
an AC outlet, the
unit consumes 2.5 W
of electric power in
OFF condition.
VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal
In from your Antenna or Cable.
Page 8
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Please make all cable or antenna
connections
before powering
on.
For ANT./Cable
Connect the cable from
Antenna/Cable
to the VHF/UHF
terminal on the unit.
For DSS/Cable Box
Connect the OUT jack on your
cable box to the VHF/UHF
terminal on the unit with a RF
cable.
VHF/UHF
UNIT
WARNING:
....
Overtightening
Nut type RF coaxial cables
may damage jacks, Finger tighten only.
IN from
ANT./CABLE
1
Plug the unit power cord into an
AC wall outlet.
Settings are made
automatically.
When setup is
done, this screen appears.
unit. The
Press
POWER
unit comes
on the on
remote
and auto
or
channel and clock set starts.
• If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel in
your time zone, If you use a DSS reciever, it
must be turned off.
If AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INCOMPLETEscreen
appears, set the clock using
MANUAL CLOCK SET
procedure on next page.
If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete,
set the clock as follows.
manually
When moving unit to a new location, or if a
mistake was made in the Initial Setup section,
• Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit.
Press ACTION
on theMenu
remote
to
display
SET CLOCK
screen.
Presspress
• • • totoselect
thethe
month
and
set. In
same
manner, select and set the date,
year, time, and DST. (Daylight
Saving Time)
I
Turn the unit
Power on.
Press and hold both PLAY and
FF on the unit for more than 5
seconds.
• The power will shut off.
• Please ignore "NO CASSETTE" warning.
3
Do "Initial Setup" on page 8.
Press ACTION
CLOCK
and exit.twice to start
POWER
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ACTION
SELECT/SET
• :CH UP
_:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
• :VOL DOWN
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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Press
ACTION
to
display
MAIN MENU.
11 Language
1) Press &V,_]I_ to
eelectlanguage
icon.
I
• Channels
"l) Press AV<I I_ to
select "CH."
•
Clock
1) Press AV, JI_to
select "CLOCK."
2) Press ACTION.
2) Press ACTION.
3) Press h,_' to select
"ANTENNA,"then
press • to set your
antenna system
("TV" or "CABLE").
{"TIME ZONE ADJUST"
appears oniy when auto
clock is set.)
2) Press ACTION
repeatedly.
For Spanish
4) Press kV to select
"AUTO SET," then
press •.
For French
For English
3) Press &Y<I • to
select "EXIT."
Press ACTION to
exit.
10
• A_er Chao{ml Auto Set (e
f_nished, Ctock Auto Set
will be _rformed. ((f c(ock
is set manually, Clack Aat_
Set will not be performed.)
3) Press AT to select
"MANUAL" or
"AUTO CLOCK
SET" and press •.
• For AUto Clock Set,
select "AUTO CLOCK
SET," then press •.
4) Press &Y and
press 41• 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.
POWER
pop ®
o®®®.
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NUMBER
Keys
ADD/DLT
• Time Zone Adjust
(Only when Auto Clock is set,)
1) Press •V•
• to
select "CLOCK."
SELECT/SET
• :CH UP
• :CH DOWN
• :VOL UP
• :VOL DOWN
ACTION
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2) Press ACTION.
ACTION key on
the unit
--
Using AY••
keys --
8T0PFrJE-OT
REW/_
3) Press AV to
select TIME ZONE
ADJUSTand
press < or • to
subtract or add
hour(s) as
necessary.
4) Press ACTION
twice to exit.
EBE]
--
V_
CH
Q®QQ
,_TION--.
On Unit
You can operate the
menu screen using
unit buttons, To display
the menu, press STOP/
EJECT and REW
together with no tape
inserted. To exit the
menu, repeat above
with or without tape
inserted until normal
screen appears.
On Remote
A:CH
On Unit
UP
• : OH DOWN
• :VOLUME UP
• :VOLUME DOWN
Whenever the menu or
program screen is displayed,
CHANNEL UP/DOWN function
as •V and VOLUME UP/
DOWN function as • • only.
Add or Delete a Channel
To add channel:
Select channel with
number keys and
)ress ADD/DLT,
To delete channel:
Select channel with
CH AV or number keys
and press ADD/DLT,
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[_Ready
Check List
[] All connections are made.
[] Your unit is plugged in.
1
cassette with
record tab.
•Insert
The unita powercomes
on automatically.
Insert a cassette.
• The unit power comes
on automatically.
Press
AV or number keys
to
SelectCHChannel.
• For"LINE" input, see bottom of next page.
Press (see
SPEED
speed
pageto4).select recording
SP = Standard Play
LP = Long Play
SLP = Super Long Play
• Selected speed is displayed.
TO prevent tape jam,
remove loose or peeling
labels from tapes.
•Press
Playback
PLAY.
begins if cassette has no record
tab.
•
Forward/Reverse
scene
=>Press
FF or REW
=> PLAY to release,
•
Still (Freeze)
picture
=> Press PAUSE/SLOW
=> Press PLAY to release.
•
Slow Motion picture
=> Hold down PAUSE/SLOW
Still mode
=> Press PLAY to release.
•
search
in
Frame by Frame picture
=> Press PAUSE/SLOW
in Still mode
=> Press PLAY to release.
• These features work best in SP or SLP mode
(models PV-C1343A/PV-C1353WA)
and SLP mode
(models PV-C1323NPV-C1333WA).
• 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.
•
•
•
•
Stop => Press STOP
Rewind tape => Press REW in Stop mode
Fast forward tape => Press FF in Stop mode
Eject tape => Press EJECT on t_e remote or
STOP/EJECT
on the unit
to start portions,
recording.
•Press
To editREC
out unwanted
press
PAUSE/SLOW to pause and resume
recording.
• You cannot view another channel during
recording.
• Stop => Press STOP
• One Touch Recording (OTR)
Press REC repeatedly ..,_.o,_R_o_0_o-_00-.
to set the recording
[,_
)
length (30 mJn- 4 hours). ,0_*-_00_-_0_*-_
_-,-• The unit stops recording at a presettime.
• 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.
TRACKING
--ADD/DLT
Keys
PLAY --\
You can operate on the unit
OH AT
Insert a cassette.I PLAY
.Ec
ACTION
STOP
REC
REW
m
12
stop
RECIndcator
SLOW
\
SELECT/SET
• :CH UP
• :CH DOWN
• :VOL UP
• :VOL DOWN
-- FF
SPEED
Connections
you'll
need to make.
Recording (Editing) unit
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Playing (Source) VCR
1
Insert blank tape with
record tab.
Insert prerecorded tape.
• Dubbing tapes protected
with Copy Guard will have
poor quality results.
2
Select "LINE"
mode.
See "Selecting Input Mode" below.
3
_
PAUSE at starting
point to put in
J PressPLAYthen
Standby mode.
6
_C
PAUSE/SLOW
immediately
to
put in
PreesREC,
tben
Standby mode.
(Perform operation of steps 4 and 5 on both units at same time,)
Press PLAY
to start dubbing.
4
I
to stop dubbing.
Press STOP
: 1 Press PAUSE/SLOW
Jtostart
dubbing.
to stop dubbing.
PressSTOP
Method 1:
Press CH AV. The display will change as follows.
1_-_2_--_3
Method2:
_rized
/
exchanging
and/or copying of copyrighted
recordings may be copyright
infringement.
a PressACTION for MAIN MENU.
b Press AV_l,to
select"TV", then press
ACTION for SET UP TV screen.
c Press AV to select "INPUT SELECT," and
then press • to select "TUNER" or "LINE."
d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode,
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[_lPReady
Press POWER on the remote or unit.
Check
List
[_ All connections are made.
[_ Your unit is plugged in.
Use CH A_' or
number keys to
select a channel
Press VOL + or VOL
- to adjust volume.
Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen
is easier on y_oureyes during night time _se,
Press NITE to set
NIGHT mode.
• NIGHT mode may be
selected when watching TV
or playing a tape.
POWER
Press
NITE to cancel
• Previous settings are restored,
• NIGHT mode is canceled
when power is turned offor
power falture occurs.
II Using the 100 key
When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the number keys, first press the _00
key, and then enter the remaining two digits,
II Rapid Tune
Press R-TUNE to display the last cbennel you were watching,
II Audio Mute
PreSsMUTE to instantly mute the sound, Press again to restore the previous sound level,
II Phones
Connect an earphone (not supplied)or headphones (not supptied) to the Phones Jack,
14
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
2
1) Press AV• • to
select "TV."
2)Press ACTION to
display SET UP TV
screen.
POWER --
--NITE
100 Key
RAPID
TUNE
-- NUMBER
Keys
MUTE--
_CH ••
SELECT/SET
• CH UP
• :CH DOWN
• :VOL UP
• :VOL DOWN
VOLUP/_
DOWN
ACTION
3
1) Press &V to select
VIDEO ADJUST.
2) Press • to display
screen.
4
1) Press &V to select
an adjustment item.
(See below left.)
2) Press • • to
adjust.
To Reset Picture
Controls.
Press J,V and • to
select and set
"NORMAL."
All controls return to
their factory settings.
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
adjust{rig both contrast and
color level in the proper
balance,
Press ACTION three times to exit.
SHARPNESS
Control
Adjust picture sharpness,
15
[_l_Ready
This unit can be set to automatically powe_ on in one of 2
modes (TV, P)aybeek, or FM radio).
Yo,J cs_ e(SOcombine tile On-Timer with a one minute
alarm that gradually increases in volume.
Check List
The clock }a setto the oorrect t_me.
Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM
screen.
2
1) Press AT to select
"ON TIMER."
2) Press I_ to display
ON TIMER screen,
3
1) Press AT to select
desired settings.
2) Press Ib to set the
ON-TIMER TIME or
ON-TIMER mode.
• Make sure a tape is
inserted if Playback
mode is selected.
• ON-TIMERmode
seleet{onorder
TIMER
CH "V
rcH0=_cs_..,,.ca_2_.
_ - See "FM Radio" on
cH01
_b_¥ pages 20 and 21 for
I_.FM9__FM_.._,FUI._)
instructions on how to
preset FM etatbns,
4
ON TIMER
}odk;ator
Press A_' to select
ALARM "ON" or
"OFF."
When "ON" is selected,
an alarm will gradually increase in volume for one
minute or until canceled by pressing any button
(including VQL + -),
To Make Corrections,
use &y and <1 I_ to move back and correct,
PROG SET"
to set
ON TIMER.
•Press
"ON TIMER
is displayed.
• ON T{MER Indicator }ights on the unit.
O
To Cancel ON-TIMER,
Repeat steps 1 and 2. Then, press ADD/DLT to
c(ear the time in step 3. Now, press PROG to end.
_ON TIMER END" bdefly appears on-screen,
t6
• If no button on the remote or unit
(including e button used to #am off
the alarm) is pressed wtthin 60
minutes after unit turns )teeff on,
it will turn itself back off.
SLEEP
DISPLAY
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ADD/DLT
SELECT/SET
•
•
•
•
:CH UP
:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
:VOL DOWN
This unit can be set for auto power off.
,_
Press SLEEP repeatedly
to set SLEEP TIMER.
SLEEP
TIMER30
_,
• Pressing DISPLAY with
SLEEP TIMER 60
sleep timer set displays
remaining time.
_.
SLEEP TIMER 90
Press SLEEP repeatedly
until "SLEEP TIMER 00"
appears to cancel.
SLEEP
TIMER00
|
_- PROG
You can set a timer alarm up to 60 min. Useful when you are
cooking, etc.
Press TIMER/FM
on the unit screen.
to display the
instant
alarm CANCEL/SET
2
r1:0O(oneminute)
I
2:00
I
one-minute
3ioo
increase
i
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untillO:OO
9:00
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i
, 15:00
'i
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; 2o:oo
I 5I
I 2:00
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40:00
t
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5O:00
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Press CH AT on the
unit with CANCEL/SET
screen displayed to set
alarm. (Time changes in
the order shown left,)
[Remaining Time
• Pressing TIMER/FM repeatedly
will change display as follows.
on the unit
,,
five-minute
increase
until3O:OO
ten-minute
increase
until60:00
(Max)
t
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.
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• While timer function is in progress,
you can change channels on the unit
with CH •V while "CANCEL/SET"
screen is not displayed.
Alarm
will sound
00.
Press any
button at
to 0:
stop.
• The volume of the alarm gradually
for one minute and then continues
until any button is pressed,
increases
to beep
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Closed Caption
is ,.,
This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs,
but also makes useful _nformation from TV stations available to everyc_e,
Closed Caption
Selections
Press
ACTION
to display
MAIN MENU.
2
1)Press
Av.< to
select "TV.'
2) Press ACTION to
display SET UP
TV screen.
1) Presa AV to
select "CAPTION".
2) Pres_ I_ to display
CAPTION screen,
Mode
Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2
A narration of selected "]W
programs is displayed.
Chack TV program listings for
CO(Closed Caption)
broadcasts,
Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or
C2
The lower haft of the screen
will be bloc_kedout. When the
TV station b_oadcaste
information, such as program
listings, it will appear in this
space,
Caption Mode: OFF
Closed Caption / Text narrat}on
will not be displayed.
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1) Press AV to
select CAPTION
MODE.
2) Press I_
repeatedly to
select mode,
(See left.)
7_X_'
C_
NOTE :
The closed caption or text
signal may be broadcast over
C1, C2, or both, Also, text
sentents can vary so you may
wish to try different settings.
_'EXT
C1
Press ACTION three times to return
to the normal screen,
Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text
Program
Record:
Record normally.
Closed Caption/Text signal, if present, is recorded automatically,
Playback: Start playback, Do above steps to select desired caption mode.
Closed Caption narration, if available, isdisplayed
when MUTE button is pressed for silence.
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
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1) Press •V'_ • to
select "TV."
2) Press ACTION to
display SET UP TV
screen.
SELECT/SET
•
•
•
•
:CH UP
:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
:VOL DOWN
1)Press
select "CAPTION".
AV to
2)Press • to display
CAPTION screen.
ACTION
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5
1) Press AV to
select CAPTION
MODE.
2) Press •
repeatedly to
select "OFF."
1) Press •V to select
CC ON MUTE,
2) Press • repeatedly
to select desired
mode,
• Each press of • will
change the display as
shown left.
• The caption may be
broadcast over CAP C1
or C2.
Press ACTION three times to return to
the normal screen.
Press MUTE to mute the sound and
display closed captioning.
• To cancel, press MUTE again.
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FM Radio is ..,
This unit has an FM radio withbuilt-inantenna, g station preset,and a band range of 87,5 ~
108.1MHz, You can even set the On-Timer(page 16) to wake up to your favoriteradio station.
Press
FMFFV on the
remote
or unit
press TIMER/FM
twice
on the
to display FM radio mode.
2
Press a number
key (1-9) to
select the FM
number.
1) Press CH ,iV
to select the
desired radio
station. (Each
press changes
frequency 200
KHz.)
2) PressADDI
DLT to set the
radio station.
Hold down CH •
or • for a few
seconds, then
release to quickly
scan for FM
stations in your
area.
• TO cancel, press
CH • or • while
in search mode.
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.
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Make sure FM tuning is done
correctly (see FM Radio Setup).
PressACTION
to display MAIN MENU.
1) Press Ay< II_
to select "TV."
2) Press ACTION
to display SET
UP TV screen.
P}
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• For cable TV
users => "INT"
• For antenna
users => "EXT"
1) Press &• to
select FM
ANTENNA.
2) Press I1_to
select "INT
(INTERNAL)"
or "EXT
(EXTERNAL)"
whichever
sounds the
best.
Press ACTION twice to end setup.
Press
FM/TV on the
remote
or unit
press TIMER/FM
twice
on the
to display FM radio mode.
iiii .ii to
select a preset FM
number(see
FM
Radio Setup").
TIMER/FM
To cancel, press FM/TV on the remote
or TIMER/FM twice on the unit.
NUMBER
Keys
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CHAIJ•
_ELECT/SET
• :CH UP
• :CH DOWN
• :VOL UP
• :VOL DOWN
ACTION
FM/TV
_0
• FM radio cannot be recorded on a Video
cassette,
• You may get better reception by repositioning
the unit.
• You cannot select FM Radio mode daring
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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You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded wMe
you are awBy,
Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM
screen.
1) Press AY to select
TIMER
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Allconnections are made.
Your unit is p)ugged in.
The clock is set to correct time,
D The tape {s {eeg enough.
The record tab )s in place.
PROGRAMMING.
2) Press I1_to display
screen,
• If a program is already in
memory, press iV,
and
i1_to select an unused
program number.
PROGRAM TIMER indicator
__Timer Recording Using_
unit Buttons
Repeat step 3 to set:
• start time, stop time
• Channel (or LiNE for outside source)
• Speed (SP, LP, SLP)
Press PROG (or
ACTION) to end the
program.
To Enter More Programs,
press iiV to select
and _, to set a Monk
program number, and
then repeat step 3.
to
Press
exit this
PROG
mode,
twice (or ACTION)
• _fyou're usir_9 a cable box, make sure that it is
tuned to me desired channel an(f the powe_ is
left on for timer recording.
• PRQG TIMER indicator lights on the unit.
You can set a Timer Re_ording
using ACTION key on the unit.
(See page 11,)
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OPt
_/OPiEJECT _t/_
eeeelEgE]
--ACTION--_
_] Press STOP/EJECT and REW
together without a tape inserted
to display MAIN MENU,
Press A_I' + - to selec_ "VCR"
and STOP/EJECT end REW
together to dLspiaySET UP
VCR screen.
Press i,Y to select"TIMER
PROGRAM" and + to display
the TIMER PROGRAM screen.
_. Repeat main steps 3 - 5,
Cancel
a Timer Recording:
(Recording
is in progress)
Hold down STOP for a few seconds
Repeat
to cancel the Timer Recording.
• Any f_ure daily or Weekly recordings
steps 1 and 2 on page 22.
Press AV to select
the desired program.
will be performed as programmed.
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To Replace
1) Press • to display.
2) Press AI,V to select
and press • or •
to set new program
contents.
3) Press PROG (or
ACTION).
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_
• :CH UP
•SELECT/SET
:CH DOWN
•• :VOL
UP
:VOL DOWN
program...
To Clear
program...
PressADD/DLT.
PROG
STOP
Press
PROG
twice (or ACTION)
to
exit this
mode.
• 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.
• If the start time for a Timer Recording comes up during
a normal recording or One Touch Recording (page 12),
the Timer Recording will not be performed.
• If 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.
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Search System is ...
Each time a recording is made, an invisible indexmark 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.
Go directly to the desired recording.
1
PressSEARCH*
in Playback or
Stop mode to
display INDEX
SEARCH screen,
and then press
NUMBER Keysto
select the
recording number.
• To calculate
number,
seebelow.
Press FF or REW
to start search•
2
Locates end point of recording for continuity.
Play begins at
search end. To
search forward or
back 1 index,
press FF or REW
while screen left in
displayed (10 sec•).
Press
twice in Playback
or
StopSEARCH
mode to display
PROGRAM END SEARCH screen
Presssearch.
FF to
start
Example of Program End Search operation,
PLAYBACK DIRECTION -_
IT
Program
Press SEARCH button
FF
H_,._;qll ,,m'-_N'<II1_
BI
BLANK
I
Press SEARCHbutton
l_
FF
Ifsearch exceeds a law seconds inBLANK area.
P[ess SEARCH button
• To calculate
the Index Number
Example
t:
To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.
Example 2:
To go to rec. 6from rec.2, enter4 andpressFF.
Upon locating
end point...
The unit searches
slightly past end point,
reverse searches,
and plays the last few
seconds
of the program,
then stops.
I
NOTE: vindicates start points of each recording.
Press SEARCH button
FF
_
P_,Y_
ISF-_CH
! R_.'ERSE
: SFJ_RGH
O
• Make each entry within 10 seconds, orthe Index
Search mode will be canceled.
• If Index Search is started very close to an index
mark, that index mark may not be counted in the
search.
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• if Program End Search is started very
close to an index mark, that mark may be
skipped over.
• To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.
II
REW
TAPE
POSITION
NUMBER
Keys
SEARCH
SELECT/SET
A:CHUP
_:CHDOWN
:VOLUP
,:VOLDOWN
FF
REW
•
Auto Shut Off
No broadcast signal in TV (Only when
Weak Signal Display is set to OFF), blank
tape is Played for 5 minutes
=> Power turns off
• This feature is canceled if any button is
pressed during above mode.
•
Auto Playback
Insert a tape in Power off mode
=> Power turns on
• Playback begins if tape has no record tab.
•
Auto Rewind
Tape reaches its end
=> Rewind => Stop
•
Playback Auto Eject (Repeat Play is "OFF")
Tape with no record tab reaches its end
Rewind => Stop => Eject
To find out present tape position and amount of tape
remaining.
Tape position is displayed for VHS-C Cassettes
type, tapes under 30 minutes, and some other
tapes, but the position is not correct.
Press TAPE
POSITION to detect
current
tape position.
"DETECTING TAPE 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
indication and amount of tape
remaining (according to tape
speed) is displayed.
Tape remainin!
not be precise.
Press TAPE POSITION (or wait 5
seconds) to return to the normal screen.
• This function cannot display exact amount of
tape remaining for tapes 30 minutes or less, or
for tapes over 120 minutes in length.
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To quickly return to a specific tape counter location.
Press
during
display DISPLAY
the Counter.
playback
Set to see a recording over and over,
Press
ACTION to display
MAIN MENU.
to
Press
RESETCOUNTER
at the
desired position to
reset to "0:00:00."
Continue
playback, rewind, or
fast
forward.
Press STOP.
Press CM/ZERO
in stop mode to
start ZERO
SEARCH.
• ¥: Presentposilbnmark
V: ZeroposWon
mark
2
1) Press AV<I•
to select'_/CR."
2) Press
ACTION to
display SET
UP VCR
screen.
3
1 ) Press &V to
select
"REPEAT
PLAY."
2) Press • to
set REPEAT
PLAY "ON" or
"OFF."
Press ACTION twice
to end setup.
• Unitgoes into FF or REW mode and stops at
the last pointthe Counter was set to 0:00:00,
• If a blank portion exists on the tape, and
depending on the position of the V mark, the
V mark display may be out of position.
By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback mode
you can skip over I to 3 minutes of recorded tape in
just a few seconds.
Press
CM/ZERO
select skip
time in repeatedly
Play mode.to
• No indication appears.
OFF
18t Pre88_l
rain Sldp
2nd Press _2
min S_p
3rd Press_3
min Sldp
• 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."
When "ON" is selected, the picture is displayed even
whet_ a broadcast signal is weak or t_on-existent.
Press
MENU.ACTION to display MAIN
DISPLAY
COUNTER
RESET
2
1) Press AY<I
to select "CH.
2) Press ACTION
to display SET
UP CHANNEL
SELECT/SET
• :CH UP
_!' :CH DOWN
IP :VOL UP
:VOL DOWN
screen.
1)Press kV to
select WEAK
SIGNAL
DISPLAY.
2)Press I_ to set
"ON" or "OFF."
CM/ZERO
ACTION
• "ON"
=Pictureisdisplayedregardlessofsignal
condition, and may not always be clearly
visible.
"OFF" = Screen turns solid blue when signal is
absent or wea'_.
• If unit is connected to equipment which has blue
back feature, selecting "ON" wile have no effect on
the other equipment.
Press
ACTION
twice screen.
to
return
to the normal
All operations are prohibited except Timer recording
and tape eject. "Auto power on" is not prohibited
when VCR lock is activated. Useful for families with
small children.
In stop made, hold
down REC on the unit
without a cassette
inserted for 7 seconds
to turn "ON," Please
ignore NO CASSETTE
w_rning,
REC
Repeat above with or
without cassette to
turn "OFF,"
• VCR Lock is canceled automatically
after about 24 hours if clock is set.
• "Auto Power On" is not prohibited when
VCR Lock is activated.
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Channel Caption is ...
Station names, e.g. ABC, TNN, etc. are set so they
win appear when a channe_is sea.ted. Choose 24
preset names.
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
2
1) Press ,&V4 •
to select "CH."
2) Press ACTION
to display SET
UP CHANNEL
screen.
t ) Press AY to
select CHANNEL
CAPTION.
2) Press • to
display screen.
1)Press AT to
select a station.
2)Press • to
move
cursor
to
the right.
3)Press kY to
select channel
number.
4) Press • to set
preset captions.
• Repeat step 4 u_t{{_e
Caption ListIs complete.
To Make Corrections
Press AY, then • to select channel number.
Press AT to change, or AOD/DLT to delete.
Press ACTION four times to end setup.
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ADD/DLT
ACTION
SELECT/SET
• :CH UP
_:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
• :VOL DOWN
Process of V-Chip Control
V-Chip Control Feature is...
This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows
you to block unwanted TV usage based on US
MOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings.
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or
change rating settings.
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
2
3
4
To Make Corrections
Press • repeatedly to
move the cursor. Press
number keys to make
the correction,
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1) Press AV'd • to
select "TV."
2) Press ACTION to
display SET UP TV
screen.
1) Press AV to select
LOCK.
2) Press • to display
screen.
NUMBER Keys
ADD/DLT
SELECT/SET
• :CH UP
_:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
• :VOL DOWN
ACTION
1) Press number
keys to enter your
secret code.
2) Enter same code
again for confirmation.
• Step 2) not necessary
when changing rating
or secret code.
• Take care that you are
not observed entering
the secret code.
Press • to display US
Ratings menu
(see page 30).
Or
Press ACTION
three times to exit.
Changing
your secret code
• You will need your current
code. Do steps 1 - 4. In step
5, press ADD/DLT to clear
current code. Repeat steps 4
and 5 to enter new code.
• DO NOT forget your secret code.
• Once ratings are set, restricted tapes
or programs cannot be accessed
unless the secret code is entered.
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If LOCK menu is not displayed, do
Process of V-Chip Control Feature
"Enter Secret Code" steps on page29,
_e_
1
1) Press &1' to
select US
MOVIES,
2) Press • to set
"ON" or "OFF."
-_ _
1
• "ON" => V-Chip Control is activated.
• "OFP' _ V-ChipControlis deactivated.
-_ BIo_
1) Press LIY to
select US TV
PROGRAMS,
2) Press • to set
"ON" or "OFF."
B"ON" => V-ChipContro( is activated.
• "OFF" =>V-ChipControl is deactivated,
• "NEXT PAGE" displays CANADIAN V-Chip
setting menu. Not necessary except when
viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts.
• "NEXT PAGE" displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting
menu. Not necessary except wt_enviewin£
Canadian tapes or broadcasts.
2
'_
3
1) Press &Y to
select
CHANGE
SETTINGS.
2) Press • to
display screen.
1)Press
&V
to select
VIEW NR
PROGRAMS?.
2) Press • to set
"YES" or "NO,"
3
NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS
Some movies, such as old movies or
foreign movies usually have no ratings.
4
Press LIT' to
select and • to
set ratings to be
blocked.
(See ratings
chart next page.)
Press and
ACTION
to redisplay
LOCK
menu
continue
with US TV
PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (this
page),
Or, press ACTION four times to exit,
1)Press LIY to
select
CHANGE
SETTINGS.
2) Press • to
display screen.
f-..
1 ) Press AY
select
V_EW NR
PROGRAMS?.
2) Press • to set
"YES" or "NO."
NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS
Some TV shows, such as news, sports,
weather, bulletins, emergency
information usually have no ratings.
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O
• ¥oemayselectfrorn
standard TV ratings
(chart 1), or customize to
a specific content rating
(chart 2).
Press LIV to
select and • to
set ratings to be
blocked.
(See ratings
charts next page.)
• Ratings highlighted
inGreen will be
blocked, Ratings in
white letters willnot
be blocked.
Press
ACTION
to
exit this
mode.four times
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Process of V-Chip Control Feature
<When V-Chip Control is activated>
• If a program or
movie exceeds the
ratings you have
set, a message will
appear on a black
background and
sound is muted.
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 29),
Then, set US MOVIES and/or US TV
PROGRAMS to "OFF" using AV and •
keys. (Ratings set on page 30 is retained
and will be in effect when V-Chip Control is
activated again.)
G
PG
PG.13
R
NC-17
X
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
DISPLAY
TV.PG
"_OQQQ
TV.14
SELECT/SET
•
•
•
•
:CH UP
:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
:VOL DOWN
TV.MA
GENERALAUDIENCE:
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 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
under7.
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.
ACTION
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IIFantasyViolence
V
VieO_e_;;ituations
L
Adult Language
D
Sexua ySuggest veDa ogue
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Press DISPLAY
to display or remove the overlay
Channel Caption
(See page 28)
Function Status
"-Current Time
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
Counter
Rec
Remaining
(OTR mode only,
see page 12)
When a function button is pressed (PLAY,
FF, etc.) or you change charmers+ the unit
mode or channel number will be displayed
(Some station names may also appear if
Channel Caption is set See page 28)
Tape Speed
Warning
and Instruction
Displays
These
displays
will alert
you instructions,
to a missed
operation
or provide
further
• If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording,
on set the On-Timer and the C_eck is not set
8-11
• If you press REC, and a cassette is inserted with
no record tab
3,12
• If you press STOP during a Timer Recording
23
• If you press PLAY, FF+ REW, or REC without a
cassette inserted
12
• tt the unit is not in Stop mode or a cassette with
record tab is not inserted two minutes before a
Timer Recording is about to begin
22, 23
• if head cleaning becomes necessary
back a tape,.
while playing
• If you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT
or POWER while the unit is in VCR Lock mode
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4
27
Check the following
points once again if you are having trouble with your unit.
No power...
Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Set POWER button to ON.
No picture or sound...
Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set, (P. 8)
Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Set POWER button to ON,
Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in
the SET UP TV menu. (P, 15)
Adjust VOLUME control. (P. 14)
Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE cor_
intheSET UP TV menu, (P, 15)
Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 15)
Install a directional antenna.
Make sure the selected channel is in unit's memory. (P. 10, 11)
Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.
Poor picture with normal sound...
Poor sound with normal picture...
Poor TV reception...
No color or poor color...
Ghost (multiple) images...
TV programs cannot be watched...
Channel cannot be selected...
TV program cannot be
recorded...
Timer recording cannot be
)erformed_.
•
•
•
•
•
•
/0 playbackpicture,or the playback •
pictureis noisyor containss_'eak&,. •
VCR cannot be controlled..,
•
•
Unit cannot be controlled.,.
ACTION, PROG and FM/TV
buttons cannot be selected...
Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE). is correctly set. (P. 8)
Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)
Check that clock is set to current time and date.
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.
Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P. 4)
Try Head Cleaning. (P. 4)
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)
Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P. 7) so that signal is
unobstructed.
Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 3)
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)
Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor
may cause signal interference.
Check remote batteries.
light
Video cassette cannot be insor[ed._ • insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.
V'_COcassette cannot be removed...
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Tape ca_
be ejected or inserted...
• Try d]ec_ngor inserting_'le tape again alter tumiag POWER off,_Y_en
beck on.
Video cassette ejects when e
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P. 3)
recording is started, or the power
is turned off for timer recording.,.
In Stop mode, the VCR motor
• To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for
(CYLINDER) conlJnues 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 1-800-211-PANA(7262).
To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC
CORPORATION OF AMERICA
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AVE. 65 de ]nfanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial
Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic/Quasar
Video Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic
Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as'the warrantor")
will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original
purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or
(b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product.The decision to repair or replace will be made by the
warrantor.
Product
;amcorder
Parts
Labor
One (1) Year (except
CCD Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6
(Six) Months
Ninety (90) Days
One (1) Year
Service
Contact Number
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Ninety (90) Days
Carry-in or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
[VNCR, TV/DVD One (1) Year (except
TV/DVD/VCR
CRT)
3ombination
CRT - Two (2) Years
Ninety (90) Days
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/HDR
3ombination
One (1) Year (except
CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
Ten (10) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Carry-In: 21" CRT
and Smaller
In-Home or Carry-in:
22" CRT and Larger
In-Home or Carry-In
Ninety (90) Days
Not Applicable
Carry-in or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Five (5) Days
Not Applicable
Carry-in or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Ninety (90) Days
Not Applicable
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
3VD/VCR Deck,
&/V Mixer
:_echargeable
3arteries
in exchange for
_efective item)
Tape
in exchange for
_efective item)
V_emoryCards
in exchange for
_efective item)
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
1-888-843-9788
During the "Labor" warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the "Parts" warranty period,
there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home
service, as applicable, during the warranty period.
If non-rechargeab]e batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to
products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to
the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold "as is." A purchase receipt or other proof of
the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-Home Service (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact
number listed above or visit Penasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonio Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the
authorized servicer end does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible
that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of
the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
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Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT
COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on
the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbex pictures
on standard 4:3 screen TV's, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV's, or onscreen
data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which
occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures
which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty
installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power
line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or
other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY
COVERAGE:' THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OFTHIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone
remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or
images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for
illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITEDTOTHE
PERIOD OFTHE LIMITED WARRANTY.
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 exclusions 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 warrantor'
s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE
APPLICABLE)WHICH
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AREYOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users,TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
IMonday-Friday
6 am-5 pm; Saturday 6 am-10:30 am, PST)
Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
ASof August 2002
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Conecte por favor todas las conexiones
del cable o de la antena antes de turing
potencia.
Para AntJCabte
Conecte Ant/Cable a la entrada de
antena de laTV (VHF/UHF).
Para Sistema Digital de Satelite (DSS)/
Convertidor de cable
Conecte la salida del convertidor de cable la
"VHF/UHF" con el RF cable.
Si el ajuste automatico 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 menQ RELOJ.
2) Presione At
para seleccionar
el mes y • para ajustar. De la
misma forma, seleccione y
ajuste la fecha, aSo, hora y DST
(Hora de Verano).
3) Presione dos veces la tecla
ACTION para porter el RELOJ
en marcha y salin
Tape el cable electrico de la unidad en el
I
enchufe
de la CA.o POWER
de
la prensa de
enpared
el telecontrol
la unidad.
La unidad se adelanta y comienzo auto
del canal y del reloj.
el
menQ. ACTION para exhiba
Presione
2
Si usa convertidor de
cable, enciendala y
seleccione el Servicio
Publico de Canales de
Television (PBS) en su
horario de uso o tiempo
de su zona. Si utiliza
receptor DSS este debe
de estar apagado.
2
Selecciones se
realizaran
automaticamente cuando
la configuracion
termine,
la pantalla siguiente
aparecera.
Si "AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INCOMPLETE" aparece en
pantalla, coloque el tiempo
usando el procedimiento
manual (MANUAL CLOCK
SET), vealo enseguida.
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Presione
AV_I • para
seleccionar
"RELOJ".
Presione
ACTION.
Presione
At para
seleccionar
"MANUAL"
y _uego
presione IP'.
4
Presione
AV y_para
seleccionar
y ajustar la
hora y la
fecha,
para
que ACTION
el reloj comience
Presione
dos vecesa
funcionar y salir desde este
rnodo.
Exhiba FIJAR
Presione
PROG.PROGRAMACION.
•Inserte
ENdeograbador
un casete.
combinado se enciende
automaticamente.
TEMPORIZADOR.
Exhiba
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•Presione
La reproducoi6n
PLAY. comienza
automaticamente si el casete no tiene la
lengL_eta para prevencidn de grabaci6n.
Para encontrar una escena en particular
Bt_squeda hacia adelante => Presione FF
BQsqueda hacia atras => Presione REW
Para vet una imagen flja (congelada) => Presione
PAUSE/SLOW
Para vet en c_mara lenta => Mantenga pulsado el
bot6n PAUSE/SLOW en el n_do de imagen fija
Para ver ira&genes cuadro a cuadro => Presione
PAUSE/SLOW en el mode de imagen fija
Para parar => Presione STOP
Para rebobinar la cinta => Presione REW
Para hacer avanzar la dnta r_pidamente =>
Presione FF
Para expulsar la cinta => Presione EJECT
en el control remote o STOP/EJECT en el
videograbador combinado
1) Presione &V
para seleccionar.
2) Presione • para
exhibir.
• Si ya existe un programa en la memoria,
presione AV y• para seleccionar un ntimero
de programa sin usar.
grabaci6n.
Ajuste la fecha de
1) Presione &V
para seleccionar.
2) Presione • o •
para ajustar.
• 1 - 31 = Grabacidn 6nica
• DIARIO = a ]a misma hera de lunes a viernes
• SEMANAL = a la misma hera una vez a la
semana
["_8-
Fecha de hey
para prevenci6n
Inserte
un casete de
congrabado.
la lengiJeta
• El videegrebedor combinado se enciende
autom_ticamente.
Presione CH elAt canal.
o las teclas
Seleccione
num6ricas correspondiente,
Comience
la grabaci6n.
Presione
REC.
• Para editar partes no deseadas de una
grabacidn, presione PAUSE/SLOW para
hacer una pausa durante la grabaci6n.
• No podr_ vet otro canal durante la
grabaci6n.
• Para parar => Presione
STOR
• El videograbador
combinado
deja
de grabar a una hera prefijada.
(Grabaci6n
de un toque)
Presione
REC repetidamente
para
ajustar la hera de grabaci6n
(30 min
-
9"------81&l
1 -- 2-----6_
V Qrdlon _
_eglr
DIARIO
L._S_AN_- SEM_N_ SEMANpL_I
(SAB)...... ttUN) -- (CO_
Repita el paso 3 para ajustar:
hera de comienzo, hera de parada, canal
(o LINEA para una fuente exterior), velocidad
(SP, LP, SLP)
4
Presione SPEED.
Seleccione
la velocidad
de grabaci6n.
SP = reproducoi6n normal
LP = reproducci6n larga
SLP = reproducci6n super larga
• La velocidad seleccionada debe aparecer
en la pantafla.
4
--7
Termine el
programa.
Presione PROG
(o ACTION.)
Para introducir mrs programas,
presione AV y • para seleccionar y
ajustar el n_mero de programa en
blanco, y luego repita los pasos 3 y 4.
5
Salga de este mode.
Presione PROG dos veces (o
ACTION,)
•Si est_ usando un decodificador de TV
cable, aseg6rese qae se encoentra en el
canal deseado y que la alimentaci6n
queda conectada para grabar con
temporizador,
•El indicador PROG TIMER se enciende
en el videograbador combinado,
Glabaci6nn0_mal-_'0:30--_I:00
4
horas,)
C:004--3004-2:00_-1:30_
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NOTES
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NOTES
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Accessories ................................................ 3
Audio Mute ................................................ 14
AutoOperation Functions ........................... 25
Batteries ....................................................... 3
Before Requesting Service .......................... 33
Blocking Message ....................................... 31
Blue Screen Display .................................... 32
Caption On Mute ......................................... 18
Channel ................................................ 10, 32
Channel Caption .......................................... 28
Clock .......................................................... 10
Closed Caption ........................................... 18
Commercial Skip ......................................... 26
Connections .................................................. 8
Connections, DSS /Cable Box ...................... 8
Connections, Antenna / Cable ...................... 8
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) ....................... 13
DST (Daylight Saving Time) .......................... 4
Eject tape .................................................... 12
Fast Forward .............................................. 12
Forward Search .......................................... 12
FM Radio .............................................. 20, 21
Frame by Frame Advance .......................... 12
Front Panel Indicators ................................... 7
Function Display ......................................... 32
Head Cleaning .............................................. 4
Important Safeguards and Precautions ......... 2
Index Search .............................................. 24
Initial Setup ................................................... 8
Input Mode .................................................. 13
InstantA]arm ............................................... 17
L Language .................................................... 10
Limited Warranty ......................................... 35
Location of Controls ................................ 6 - 7
U NIGHT Mode .............................................. 14
O 100 Key ...................................................... 14
OneTouch Recording ................................. 12
ON-TIMERwithAlarm ................................. 16
P
Q
a
S
T
U
V
W
Z
Phones .................................................. 14
Playback ............................................... 12
Picture Adjustment ................................ 15
Program End Search ............................. 24
Quality Picture ......................................... 4
RapidTune ............................................ 14
Rec(ord) ................................................ 12
Record/Playback Speed Settings ............. 4
Remote Control Buttons ........................... 6
Repeat Play ........................................... 26
Reset Language, Channels, Clock ......... 10
Reset unit ................................................ 9
Reverse Search ..................................... 12
Rewind ................................................... 12
Secret Code ........................................... 29
Sleep Timer ............................................. 17
Slow Motion ............................................... 12
Spanish Quick UseGuide .....................36, 37
Special VCR Features ....................... 27, 28
Specifications ........................................... 4
Still Picture .................................................12
STOP ......................................................... 12
Tape Erasure Prevention .............................3
Tape Position Display ............................. 25
TimeZone Adjust ..................................... 11
Timer Program Review, Replace, Clear...23
Timer Recording ..................................... 22
Timer Recording Cancellation .................. 23
TV Operation ............................................ 14
TVTimer Features .............................. 16,17
Unit, Front/Rear view ................................ 7
US MOVlES/TV PROGRAMS Ratings... 31
VCR Lock ................................................. 27
VCR Status & Clock Display .................. 32
V-Chip Control Feature .................... 29 - 31
Warning and Instruction Displays ............ 32
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF ................. 27
Zero Search ........................................... 26
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Panasonic ConsumerElectronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One PanasonicWay Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC'),
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico,Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Kin. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rice 00985
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