Video Cassette Recorder

Panasonic

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Operating Instructions

MODEL

PV-9455S

Please read these instructionscarefully before attemptingto connect, operate or adjustthis product. Please save this manual.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included, (Guia para rdpida consultaen espaSol estd incluida.)

Quick Use Guide is on the back cover,

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,

Matsushita Electric Corporation of

America has determined that this product

or product model meets the ENERGY

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Table of Contents

Use

Now!

Important Safeguards

and Precautions .......................................

Accessories

............................................................................................. 4

Loading the

Batteries

........................................................................... 4

Basic Connections

(Antenna,VCR,TV) ............................................. 4, 5

One Time VCR Setup

(Language,Channel,Clock)............................. 6, 7

Playback a Tape (slow

Motion,StillPicture,FramebyFrame).................... 8

• One Touch Recording............... 9

Advanced Connections

(Cable/DSS,AudioNideo)...................... 10, 11

Timer

Recording ...........................................................................

13

• Timer Recording

Using VCR Buttons ................. 12

• Review, Replace or Clear

Program Contents ................... 13

• VHS IndexSearchSystem....16, 17 • Zero Search ............................ 18

• Auto Operation Functions....... 17 • One Minute Skip ...................... 18

• Repeat Play............................. 18

Copying Your Tapes

(Dubbing).......................................................... 19

MTS Broadcast/VHS Hi-Fi Stereo

System ........................

21

• Stereo/SAP/MonoBroadcast.... 20 • Select Audio Mode .................. 21

Special VCR Features

.............................................................. 22 ~ 27

• Channel Caption ............... 22, 23 • Auto Shut-Off .......................... 26

• Time Stamp ....................... 24, 25

• Weak Signal Display ON/OFF.. 27

• ShuttleVariableSpeedSearch... 26 • VCR Lock ................................ 27

Reset Language, Channel, Clock

...................................

28, 29

VCR & Cassette Information

...........................................

30, 31

• ResetallVCR MemoryFunctions.. • Head Cleaning......................... 31

• DST (DaylightSavingTime) ........30 • Cleaning the VCR ................... 31

• PreventAccidental • Specifications.......................... 31

• Record/PlaybackTime ............ 30 • Features for Quality ................ 31

On Screen Displays

(OSD) ....................................................

• Function& Channel Display.... 32

- Warning and

• VCR Status & Clock Display... 32 InstructionDisplays................. 32

32

Before Requesting Service

...................................................

33

Warranty

...........................................................................

Spanish (Espa_ol) Quick Use Guide

.............................

34, 35

36, 37

Location of Controls

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Quick Use Guide (Playback,Recording)

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38, 39

Back Cover

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Congratulations

on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and

reliable products on the market today. Used properly,

it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.

Please fill in the informationbelow. The serial number

is on the tag located on the back of your VCR.

• Date of Purchase

• Dealer PurchasedFrom

• Dealer Address

• Dealer Phone No.

• Model No

• Serial No,

PV-9455S

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ANTENNA s..ege,

CABLE TV

OUTDOOR ANTENNA

INDOOR ANTENNA

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Remote Control

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[] RF Coaxial Cable

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VCR

Disconnect antenna

or cable from TV and

connect to VCR.

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1) Open the cover.

Set VCR Output to

an active station).

2

2) Insert the

batteries as marked.

3) Close the cover.

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Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

4

Tune TV to VCR outputchannel the same one you set in step 3.

When using=Nuttype" RF coaxialcables, tightenwith

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1

Between ANT, and VCR

• Case 1: Twin Lead Cable Only

To VCR Terminal

Between VCR and TV

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• Case 1: Screw & Plug Type Terminal

UHFNHF Band

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TV

Separator

From Antenna

_

(Flat) Twin Lead

300 Ohm Cable

3C0-75 ohm

Transformer

(notsupplied)

• Case 2: Twin Lead & Coaxial Cables

RF Coaxial Cable

• Case 2: Screw Type Terminal

75-300 ohm

Transformer

(not supplied)

(notsuppli_ coaxial Cable

To VCR Terminal

• Case 3: Two Twin Lead Cables

• Case 3: Double Screw Type Terminal

TM UHFNHF Band

Separator

(not s_VHF

UHFNHF Band Mixer

(notsupplied)

• Case 4: Complex "rv Terminal

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV SET

Split out _--_ _

300-75 ohm

Transformer

(notsupplied)

To VCR Terminal

• If your TV has both post and plug*typp

VHF terminals, the po_t connection is

recommended to minimize signal loss.

ANT2

• Connect to one of the ANT terminals and

select the same antenna number on the "iV.

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4

Process of Setup

When VCR Is turned on the first time, setupmodeisenteredautomatically,

1

POWER

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Turn the TV and VCR on,

Press POWER.

CH3 or CH4

Tune to VCR output channel.

Tune "IV to CH3 or CH4.

(Sameas backofVCR)

• Always tune TV to this channel to

monitor the VCR.

• If you used audi_video jack connection,

tune the TV to its vk_eo_nput.

(TV Screen)

Select the language.

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for English tor Spanish

(ESPANOL)

for French

(_S)

• Use remote or VCR buttons.

• If wrong language is set, do

"Reset a_[VCR Memory Fu_-_ons"

steps page 30.

Start Channel Auto Set and Clock Auto Set.

_ Press CH A.

POWER

VCR/TV

,

!

(Setup incomplete)

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(Setup completed)

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:ON

PressCH&toexlt.

• If

ur area observes

AUTOCLOO¢SET

1, ,j , , t,me,.0=ths, o,s

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incorrect; do the

_l-_meZone Adjust"

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COMPLETED

ACTIONTO SET _,.OCK

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steps on page 29.

See next

page.

Clock Setup incomplete.

I,_UTO CLOCKSET

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SELECT/

SET

• :PLAY

• :STOP

• :REW

• :FF

L_2) Press AV to select month.

3) Press • to set.

• Likewise,set date, year, time,

DST (Daylight Saving Time).

To Make Corrections,

repeatedly press • • to move to

error, then correct.

4) Press ACTION.

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press ACTION again.

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• VCR calendar is accurately maintained to

Dec. 31, 2096 11:59PM.

• Channel auto set selects normal TV or Cable

channels depending on your VCR hookup.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET

• Auto clock set is performed the first time the VCR is turned off each day. If used, a cable box must be left on and

tuned to the PBS channel at the time VCR power is turned off if you want auto clock set to be done.

• If used, a DSS receiver must be tomed off for auto clock set.

• If Cable Box or DSS receiver is connected to VCR via AudioNideo jacks, an RF coaxial cable must also be

connected for auto clock set and channal auto set features.

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Using

A_',< •

keys

You can also operate the menu screen

using VCR buttons.

If you use VCR buttons, press CH • and

CH • together to display the menu screen.

When menu screens are displayed, PLAY,

STOP, REWIND, and FF buttonsfunction

as AV• • only.

on VCR

• : PLAY

• : FF

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STO_ EJECT

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• To prevent tape jam

inspectyourcassettetapesand

removeanyloose or peelinglabels.

[_l_check list before you begin.

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All connections are made.

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"IV and VCR am plugged in,

[] "IV is turned on ar,d set to the VCR channel (CH 3 or 4).

[] Remote Is in VCR mode.

Insert a cassette.

• VCR powercomeson andVCR appearson display.

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Prose PLAY.

•

To Find a ParticularScene

ForwardSearch --> Press FF.

Reverse Search --> Press REW.

•

For Slow Motion--> Press SLOW.

(To release, press SLOW.)

•

For Still (Freeze) picture--> Press PAUSE,

(To release, press PAUSE.)

•

For Frame by Frame picture--> Press SLOW in Stillmode.

(To release, press PAUSE.)

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To reduce picturenoise,see "ManualTrackingContmi"on pege 31.

• AltertheVCR is in Stillor Slow modefor 3 minutes,it will switchto

•

To stop -> Press STOP.

•

To rewind tape -> Press REW in Stop mode.

• To eject tape -> Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR.

Playback using VCR controls

1

Inserta cassette.

J 2 Press PLAY.

•

Press to stop and/or eject tape.

*Important:

If the remote controlPOWER, ACTION,

PROG, CH _J_', INDEX, NUMBERED

keys, INPUT, ADD/DLT,or DISPLAY

buttondoes notworkwhen pressed,press the VCR buttonon the remoteand try the

I_IP Check

list before

you begin.

17 All connections are made.

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TV is tumod on and set to the VCR channel (CH 3 or 4),

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Cassette with record tab in place+

Remote in VCR mode,

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Select Channel.

Press CH JidV* or NUMBERED keys.

• To select =LINE', see page 19.

• To select channels over t00,

first pr.ess100 key, then enter

remaining digit.

Select Recording

speed.

(Seepage30.)

Press SPEED.

• SP = StandardPlay

LP = LongPlay

SLP = Super Long Play

• Selectedspeed is displayed

on TV screen.

RECmM_

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Press REC/TIME.

Start Recording.

press PAUSE to pause and

resume recording.

ITo

stop -> Press STOP

•

One Touch Recording

Press REC/TIME repeatedly to set the recording length (30 min. ~ 4 hours).

• The VCR tums itselfoff at a preset time.

REC/'I'IME

• Record One Program While Watchlng Another

Press VCR/TV--> "VCR" disappears on VCR display

--> Select Channel at the TV.

• Selecting Channel at the VCR

PressVCR/TV--> "VCR" appears on VCR display

--> Select Channelat the VCR.

You can operate on the VCR

4 VC TV 1 2

After the VCR has been in Pause mode

for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically

to protectthe tape and the video head.

• Press to stop.

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Make sure to tune TV to VCR output channel the same one you

CATV Connection

set on back of VCR: CH3 or CH4.

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With a Cable Box (Cable Box,_VCR)

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CATV

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VCR

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OUT TO TV

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With a Cable Box (VCR,_ Cable Box)

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CABLE BOX

TV

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With Two Cable Boxes

VCR

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2-Way Splitter

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CABLE

BOX

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TV

DSS Connection

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,SATELLITE,

* DSS_ is a registeredtrademark of DIRECTV,

INC., a unitof GM Hughed Electronics.

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RECEIVER VCR

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TV

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• record or view any

(including scrambled) channel.

• use VCR Remote

Control to select channels using Multibrand control feature.

• view channel

other than the one

selected for any

type of recording,

• do a Timer

recording of a channel unless you select it at the cable box,

Audio/Video Connections

LIyour TV hasAUDIOandVIDEO IN

terminals,connectthemtoVCR for

higherqualitypictureand sound.

You canenjoystereosoundevenif

yourTV Isnotstereobyconnecting

a stereoamplifierto theVCR. I

VCR

• view any (including

scrambled) channel.

• use VCR Remote

Control to select

channels without using Multi-brand control feature.

• record scrambled

channels.

• recordand view both

scrambled and unscrambled

channels if additional

equipmentis added.

This connection requires: two converter boxes,

an A/B switch, and a

2-way splitter.

• view channel

other than the one selected for any type of recording,

• do a Timer recording

of a channel unless you select it at the cable box.

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To use your TV as a VCR monitor, set _he V_DEO/TV

selector on the "IV (Monitor/Receiver) to 'VIDEO."

Use the L Audio IN jack for proper sound reproduction

when connectiongto a monaural TV.

• record and view any

(including scrambled)

channel.

• use your VCR

Remote Control to

select channels using Multi-brand

control feature.

NOTE:

DSS receiver must be

turned off to view cable box or antenna programs.

• view channel other than the one

selected for any type of recording.

• do a Timer recording

of a channel unless

you select it at the

DSS box.

Note to CABLE system installer:

This reminder is providedto call the CABLE system

installer'sattentionto Adicle 820-40 of the NEC in USA

(and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) that

provides guidelinesfor proper groundingand, in

particular,specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the groondthgsystem ot the building,as

close to the point of cable entry as practical.

FCCWarning:Anyunauthorizedchangesor modifications

I tothis equipmentwouldvoidthe user's authoritytooperate.

This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High

Quality) System, is compatible with existing._.S

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, end 8 hour VCR machines be used.

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You can set up to 8 programsto be recordedwhiteyou are away.

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Display menu.

,

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IPressACTION. O I _=_

• You can also set u usi

VCR buttons. See _he i_ongttom

rightof this page.

Display program screen.

I1) PressPROG.

_2)

Goto step4.

• If a programis alreedy in memory,

press A_I, and • to select an unused program number.

2

Display SET UP FEATURE.

2) Press• to display.

1) Press&V to select.

[_Check list before you

begin.

[]

All connections are made.

(See pages 4-5,)

[] TV ssd VCR are pluggedin andturnedon,

[]

VCR/TV selector is set to "VDR."

[]

Clock is set to correct lime.

[]

Record tab in p_ace.(See page 30,)

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Remote in

VCR mode.

3

Display Program screen.

• If a programis already in

I) Press• to display.

•

to select an unused program number,

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POWER

SELECT/

SET

&:PLAY

• :STOP

<I:REW

• :FF

1 PROG

4

Set the recording DATE.

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1) Press &,V to select.

[ 2)

Press

• or •

to set.

'I • 1-31 = One time

I • DAILY = MON-FRI

J • WEEKLY = Same time

once a week

6

1

ACTION

6

5

Today--7

('_8 --9"-...-"31-1 -- 2"-'" 6--_

Repeat step 4 to cat:

$ELECM,/VSek_onOrder

ONLYstarttime, stoptlme

!_--WEE_.V

W_L'_ WSt_.'_..,)t

Channel (or LINE for

SA'_ ....

(MON)m

SUN) tape speed (SP, LP, SLP).

Make the notes.

• If not wlntod, go to step 6.

2) Press &V to select.

• Characters will change in

the followingorder,

A_. e4..Co--- _ Z*_ BLANK_-=- _.*&

4) Press PROG (or

ACTION)to end.

Continued on the next page.

•

Category [toms

N/A not applk;able), SPORTS.

MOV E, COMEDY, MUS C, DRAMA

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Using

AV< I> keys --

You can also operate the menu screen

using VCR buttons.

If you use VCR buttons, pressCHAand

CH •together

to displaythe menu screen.

On vc_

•

: STOP

<:REW

•

: FF

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important notes when using a DSS receiver

.When

recording programs via a DSS receiver, the DSS /

receiver must be left on.

" _°_/heerecording Prngrams via an antenna or cable, the DSS

receiver must be turned off.

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PLAY, STOP, REWIND, andFF buttons function as &•4

• only.

tc- oo, To

TO Enter More Programs

EEN_D

KEY

Press AV to select, and •

to display a blank program number.

Then repeat stepe 4 and 5.

2) PressPROG(or

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Multi FunctionDisplay

Set the timer.

POWER Press Power OFF.

programs via a cable box, make sure the cable

box Ls eft ON and tuned

to the desired channel.

Press POWER and then STOP within 10 secondsto cancel the

Timer recording. (The TIMER indicatorgoes out in the Multi

Function Display.)

Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents:

(Recording is not in progress)

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Repeat steps 1-3 on page 12.

• If necessary,pressPOWERON.

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p

e =

J_CANC :ADD/DLT KEY

3 io,_:"

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1) Press&Vto

_

select number.

C To Replace program...

1) Press• to display.

2) Press&V <1• to set new program contents.

To Clear program...

2 8 IOiOOP12:OOP125 SP

3 10

:OG_ 9:OOP 10

SP

4 SU 9:00PIO:C_3P L LP

SELECT1-8:A •

KEY

I ENTER:, KEY

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1) Press ADD/DLT.

End the program.

•

If

press

POWEROFF.

SELECT/ b SET

• :PLAY

•

• :STOP

C • :REW

• :FF

PROG

ADD/

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The Remote Controlmay be set up to control some I"V or Cable Box functions.

3 POWER

) TV or CABLE

Setup for "IV

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and

0 0

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Setup for Cable

CABLE Q (_)

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3

POWER

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Setup remote.

Hold down TV and enter code

with NUMBERED keys.

Hold downCABLE and enter code with NUMBEREDkeys.

• For code 160 ot greater, pre_ the

100 key first, then remaining digit.

E.g. for 102, press 100, then press 2.

Confirm code entry.

Press POWER to tum selected unitON or OFF.

• See table below for list of

controllable functions in each mode.

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• The remote controlwill not operate all "rVs,and Cable Boxes

made by manufacturers listed. If you get no results, your

particularbrand cannot be controlled.

NUMBERED

After remote control is setup, you can select VCR, TV, or CABLE for the desired function.

Press VCR or TV or CABLE on the remote control.

This table shows which buttons are available for each mode.

_vailabl_

CABLE

VCR

VCR

All Functions

"IV

VOL UP/DOWN

"IV

VCR/TV, PLAY, STOP,

SAP/Hi-Fi, FF, REW,

PAUSE, SLOW,

REC/TIME, SPEED,

ZERO/1MIN, COUNTER

RESET

POWER, INPUT,

NUMBERED keys,

ENTER, CH UW DOWN,

VOL UP/DOWN

CABLE

VCR/TV, PLAY, STOP,

SAP/Hi-Fi, FF, REW,

PAUSE, SLOW,

RECFFIME, SPEED,

ZERO/1MIN, COUNTER

RESET

VOLUP/DOWN

POWER, ENTER,

NUMBERED keys

(except 100key),

CH UP/DOWN

In TV orCABLEmode, it may be necessarj to press ENTERafter pressingNUMBEREDkeys for channelselection.

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Panesonic ............................... 01, 02

Quasar .................................... 01, 02

RCA ...............................................

03

GE .................................................

03

Zenith ............................................ 04

Magnavox ...................................... 05

Sylvania......................................... 05

Sharp ....................................... 06, 07

Sony ..............................................

08

Toshiba ......................................... 09

Sanyo ............................................ 10

Fisher ............................................

10

JVC ................................................

11

Hitachi ........................................... 12

Mitsubishi ................................ 07, 13

Samsung ....................................... 14

Gold Star ........................... 15, 16, 17

Amber .................................................. 01, 29, 44, 88, 91

Cableview ........................ 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 85, 88

Citizen .............................. 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 85, 88

Curtis ............................................. 08, 09, 56, 61, 87, 90

Diamond .............................................. 01, 29, 44, 88, 91

Drake ...............................................................

37, 67, 71

Eagle ................................ 13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58, 62, 98

Eestam .........................................................................

28

GC Brand ......................... 04,30,42,44,52,63,85,88

Gemini ....................................................................

04, 85

General Electric ..........................................................

57

General Instruments

...................... 01,02,03,04,34,55,83,85,91,93,95

Hamlin ......................................... 14, 15, 28, 41, 97, 100

Hitachi ....................................................................

31, 79

Jerrold ........... 01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55, 83, 85, 91, 93, 95

Macom ....................................................................

31,79

Magnavox ...............................................................

25,26

Matsushita .............................................................

16, 17

Movietime ........................ 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 42, 44, 88

NSC .................................................................

32, 38, 40

Oak ............................................................

10, 11, 46, 99

Panesonic ..............................................................

16, 17

Philips .................................................

13, 20, 23, 24, 96

Pioneer ............................................................

05, 06, 78

Pulsar ............................... 04,30,42,44,52,63,85,88

Radio Shack ................................................................

44

RCA ........................................................................

16, 17

Realistic ..........................................................

44, 51, 88

Regal ......................................................................

14, 41

Regency .......................................................................

28

Rembran ....................................... 29, 32, 39, 42,44,

88

Salora .....................................................................

68, 72

Samsung ............................................. 32, 40, 42, 78, 94

Scientific Atlanta ........................... 08, 09, 56, 61, 87, 90

Shedtesh ......................................................................

27

SL Marx ..............................................

32, 40, 42, 78, 94

Spcoer ....................................................................

16, 17

Stargate

..................04,30,32,40,42,44,52,63,78,85,88,94

Sylvania .......................................................................

19

Teknika ........................................................................

74

Telesaption ............................................................ 77, 92

Teleview .............................................. 32, 40, 42, 78, 94

Texscan .................................................................

18, 19

Tocom .................................... 01, 33, 34, 42, 48, 49, 91

Toshiba ........................................................................

36

Uniden Sataltle ......................................................

65, 69

Unika ................................................... 01, 29, 44, 88, 91

Universal ....................................... 42, 43, 44, 52, 63, 88

Videoway ........................................................

07, 23, 50

Vid Tech .......................................................................

64

Vidter ............................................................................

64

Viewstar ........................... 13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58, 62, 98

Zenith ..............................................................

07, 23, 50

• 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 and Cable Box brands require you to tam on the power manually.

• Not all functions listed may be controlledby this remote cor_rol.

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VHS Index Search System

Each time recording is made, an invisibleindexmark is placedon the tape. When timer recordingsare made, program

indexand informationare also included. These index markscan be usedto accessor scan recordings,

Go directlyto desiredrecording.

2

Display SELECT SEARCH

MODE.

Press INDEX.*

ProgramIndexUst, goto step3.

Display INDEX.

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1) Press &Y to select.

1

2) Press • tO

display.

I Thisscreenappearsonlyif

J therearetimerrecordings,

REW

SELEGT/

&.:PLAY

V:STOP

I_:FF

FF

3] °°

Select the recording number.

keys.

_

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,,0_x 0_ Start search.

Press FF or REW.

DEXSF.A_ 04.

_=_

r keys

1

INDEX

NUMBERED

•

To Calculate Index Number

Example 1:

If you are watchingrecording4 and you want to watch recording2,

enter 3 in step =3" and press REW.

Example 2:

If you are watching recording2 and you want to watch recording6,

enter 4 in step _3_ and press FF.

6

NOTE:_ indicatesstartpointsofeach recording.

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m

• Make each enttrywithin I 0 seconds, or

the Index Search mode will be canceled.

• if Direct Access or Index Scan is started

very close to an index mark, that index

mark may not be counted in the search.

Choosea timerrecordedprogramfroma ProgramIndexList,Whenthe tape Is

ejected or normal recordingIs started,all programindex data is deleted.

Display SELECT SEARCH MODE.

Press INDEX.

3

Display PROGRAM INDEX.

1) PressAV to select.

2) Press• to display.

Select the desired recorded program.

2) Press • to start

the forward or

• Whensearchisfinished, playbackbegins.

a b

INDEX

0

Display SELECT SEARCH MODE,

Press INDEX.

ProgramIndexList,goto stepc.

Display INDEX.

1) Press AV to select.

2) Press• to display. d

AUTO INDEX SEARCH

<Example>

!

l I

Start scan.

Do

Start here

I Press FF or REW"

Cancel scan, start playback.

Press PLAY.

• To stop,pressSTOP.

• Auto Playback

Tapeinsert--> Powerturnon-->

-> Startplaybackif recordtab

(see page30) isremoved,

•

Auto Rewind

Playback _1

Manual Record/--> Tape end -->

Fast Forward

/

-->Rewind (Auto)

• Playback Auto Eject

(Repeat Play is "OFF")

Playback--> Rewind-->

I 1

• Memory Rewind Off

Rewind--> PressPOWER-->

-->Turnoffaftercomplete

17

--

Fast Forward or Rewind

i

PLAY

2

SELECT/

• SET

A:PLAY

V:STOP

b I_:FF

; FF

REW

INDEX

1

2

_O

Press ACTION.*

Display menu.

Display SET UP VCR.

,_11) Press &Y to select.

2) Press • to display.

*Important:

If the remote control POWER,

ACTION, PROG, CH 4JY, INDEX,

NUMBERED keys, INPUT, ADD/

DLT, or DISPLAY button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again,

3

• TheRemotoWam]ngLOWOFF footum is not avalla_ble.

Set ON or OFF.

REPEAT PLAY.

2) Press • to set.

1) Press AT to select

• Playbackrepeatswhentapeend is

reachedor unrecorded secondsis detected,

4

Return to normal screen.

Press ACTION twice.

SELECT/

SET

•

:FF

1ACTION

,i

d ZERO/

A1MIN a DISPLAY b

COUNTER

RESET

To quicklyreturn to specifictape counter location. a

DISPLAY

O

ENTER

Display Counter.

Press DISPLAY during playback.

Reset to "0:00:00."

Press COUNTER

COU_ER I RESET at the desired

RESET

O j position.

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Continue playback, rewind, or fast forward.

12:00AM ABC

0:00:30

SP

]

Return to "0:00:00."

Press ZERO/1 MIN

ZERO in Stop mode.

go or REWmodeandstopat

the lastpointthe Counter

wassetto 0:00:00.

VCR fast forwardsover 60 seconds

of _ecorded _ape.

A iPr_lSaSy2mE_lO/e'lMIN

Connections you'll need to make.

OUTTO T

Playing (Source)VCR Recording(Editing) VCR

TV for Monitoring

1

2

_ t

Insert pre-recorded tape.

Insert blank tape

with record tab.

t

PAUSEPut In Standby mode.

PAUSE at startingpoint.

Start dubbing,

Press PAUSE.

d

Select LINE mode.

Press INPUT.

(See "Selectingthe

Input Mode" below.)

.Ecr_e

(_ and

o^,,_:] Put In Standby mode.

Press REC/TIME, then

PAUSE immediately.

PAUSE

Start dubbing.

Press PAUSE.

I

5 _

Stop dubbing.

Press STOP.

Stop dubbing.

Press STOP.

• To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV

1 Turnyour"rv on andtunetothe Recording

VCR channel(CH3 or CH4),

2 Set theVCR/TV Selectoron the Recording

VCR to =VCR."

• Selecting the Input Mode

Method 1:Press INPUT.

Channel Number <--> LINE

Method 2:Press CH _.

Display will change as below.

_

('_,_..bLII:

• "L" lights in Muiti-FuncUonDisplay (about 4 sec.)

when LINE is selected.

Dubbing tapes protected with poorqualityresults.

Copy

Guard will have

_Caution:

Unauthorized exchanging end/or copying of €opyrighted recordings may be copyright InfrlngemenL)

19

[_Check

list before

you begin.

[]

VCR is connected to a stereo TV, or a mono TV and an external stereo amp or receiver with speakers.

[] VCR and other componentsare plugged in and turned on.

Connections to Make r

I

Stereo TV

I Mono TV

__j

Stereo AMP or Receiver

II

TO monitor recording in progress in stereo,

connect VCR to stereo "rv or mono TV and stereo amp with speakers.

The following are possibleaudio broadcast types and on-screen displays.

The signal being received is indicated with an "I_" mark while the selected

audio mode is indicated with an arrow.

Display the broadcast signal being received.

DISPLAY

C_

Press DISPLAY.*

MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast

Mu_ti-channelTetevision Sound Stereo

(main language) and Secondary Audio

Program (sub language) broadcasts are both beingreceived simultaneously.

Select STEREO or SAP audio mode,

MTS Stereo broadcast

Mulli-channel Television Sound Stereo

broadcast.Select STEREO audio mode.

• If stereobroadcastisweakand display

flickers,selectMONO audiomodefor

pessibtybetter results.

)STEREO <

I STg_

12:OOAM

O:O0!OO

SP

ABe

Secondary Audio Program (sub language)

broadcast.Select SAP audio modefor the

sub language.

o

,_ sP

I,

I _RE

12:00AMO:OOiO0

MONO broadcast

Normalmonauralsoundbroadcast.

Equipped with dI_x'-TV Noise Reduction for true MTS reproduction,dbxe-TV Noise

Reduction is required for good stereo

separationand audio fidelity. _a=" is a

registered trademark, and is licensed by

,11_e Technology Licensing.

20

When set to proper audio mode VCR can:

3) playbacknonHi-Fitapesin monaural.

• The selected broadcast sound is always recorded on left and rightHi-Fi track as well as the normal monaural

track. This means tapes can be played back on Hi-Fi and non-Hi-Fi VCRs.

SAP/

8

HkR

Display audio mode.

Press SAP/Hi-Fi.

• The arrow indicates

your selection.

Select desired mode.

Press SAP/Hi-Fi

_

repeatedly (each seconds).

• Refer to the "Receivable

Broadcast Types" on page 20.

2

6

SAP/

Hi-Fi

a

start playback.

See page 8.

b

C

HIFI (L/R)

4

HIFI L

®

The arrow indicates

your selection.

Display audio mode.

Press SAP/Hi-Fi.

Select desired mode.

repeatedly (each presswithin5 seconds),

• Select "HIFI(L/R)" or "HIFI(L)" or

"HIFI(R)" to listen to stereo

recordings in stereo sound.

Select "NORMAL" for monaural

sound.

• Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo

will play back with true stereo sound.

Standard stereo tapes will play back

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 20.)

• If trackin_lis adjusted during playback,

Hi-Fi audio may revert to normal audto.

• Hi-Fi and normal audio playback

volume level may differ.

2!

Channel Caption

When set, station name, e.g. ABC, CBS, and channel number appear on-screen.

Set up to 24 preset captions, and/or 10 manuallycreated captions.

[] You needa fistofstationsand thechannelnumbersyoureceivethemon.

2

Display menu,

Press ACTION.*

Display SET UP CHANNEL.

1) Press &V to select.

,_

2) Press • to display.

. ,+++

Display CHANNEL CAPTION.

1) Press&V to select.

2) Press• to display.

4

_" ............

_":_1

_i_

/

:

_:_; _,;:

_i¸

/

; _

Display PRESET CAPTION.

1) Press AV to select.

&T

"_

2) Press •

to display.

captions, go to "Manua_

Caption"on page 23.

5

,

i_"- _r _i=o. ....

,; _

--

css

--

c_

--

FOX "ESPN --

NBC -HBO

--

SELECT:i=•

KEY

_IET

:_ KEY

-

PRESETCAPTION....

I _

TNT

UPN

42

-"

OBC

_'N

62

21 s._ TSN 52

DSC

__.0_

I

:ADD/DLTKEY

[ ,END :ACTON KEY

Assign preset captions.

highlightcaption.

1) ressAV to

cursor to the right.

3) Press&V to select

CH number.

4) Press 4 to set.

• Repeat step 5 untilthe list is complete.

TO make corrections,

Press _ and •

to select the channel

number, then press JI,T to change, or

ADD/DLT to delete the number.

End setup.

Press ACTION fourtimes.

SELECT/

SET

2

_:PL_Y

• :STOP

<I:REW

• :FF

1ACTION

6

ADD/DLT

1

Do "Preset

Caption" steps 1-3 on page 22.

2

Display MANUAL CAPTION.

1) PressJ,V to

@

display.

3

Select channel number.

1) Press &V to

@

NUMBER.

select CH

2) Press • to move cursor to the right.

• Channels aLrea set and channels delet_/frem

Channel

Memory are not displayed.

• You can set a total of ten

channel captions,

4

5

3)

Press < to set.

• Repeat steps 3 and 4 as desired.

TO make corrections,

Press • • to move to the incorrectentry, then press AV

to make

correction. Or press ADD/DLT to clear the caption.

End input.

Press ACTION four times.

SELECT/

SET

ACTION

23

The VCR writes programdata (see example below) about the first 10

secondsof every recording.The informationis then displayedthe first

10 secondsof playback.To change the data, see "Changing Time

Stamp Data" on page 25.

Display menu.

Press ACTION.*

2

Display SET UP VCR.

1) Press &_' to select.

2) Press • to display.

[_ll)check

list before you begin.

[]

Clockis setto correcttime.

[]

Recordtab in place,(See page30.)

Set ON or OFF.

1) Press ,LV to select.

2) Press• to set.

• 131eRemoteWamlr_ul_ONtOFF feature is notavailable.

• When "OFF" is selected, _e program

data is written on the tape, but will not

be displayed.

Return to normal screen.

Press ACTION twice.

SELECT/

2s_

&:PLAy

Y:STOP

I_:FF

4

ACTION

<Time Stamp Example>

OneTouchRecording

Timer Recording

When Clock is not set..,

24

You may change the Date, Time, Channel, Category, and Notes.

Display Time Stamp Data.

1) Insert cassettewith recordtab.

2) Press PLAY.

2

_

Display TIME STAMP EDIT.

while the data is

3

Change Time Stamp Data.

select.

1)

and continue.

• Characters in NOTES will change

in the following order.

_" A',-_B'_ C...... Z-,-_BLANK-*-_- -,-_& *---]

3) Repeat 1) and 2) as needed.

TO makecorrections,

Press• • tomove tothe incorrect

the correction,

4

Write the new data.

_

Press PROG.

• When data is written, VCR

returnsto Stop mode.

PLAY

PLAY

SELEC_

A :PLAY

V:STOP

4:REW

I_:FF

2 PROG

4

25

The SHUTTLERingallowsyou to smoothlycontrolthe tape speedduring

specialeffectsplaybackin both forwardor reverse.

Place the forward or reverse search.

Turn SHU'I-FLE Ring while in Play or Stillmode.

• The more you turn the Rin_, the

faster the search speed will be.

_lPcheck

list before you begin.

[] VCR is pluggedin.

[] TV isturnedonandset totheVCR channel

(CH 3 or 4).

• ]]_e VCR performs the functionof the button pressed.

• When the SHUTTLE Ring is tumed more than haft in Stop mode,

normal Fast Forward or Rewind will begin.

• Some noise bars are normal during Shuttle operation.

• After 3 minutes in Slill or Slow, the VCR will go into Stop mope.

• When the SHU'I-rLE Ring is released, the VCR goes into Still mode.

SELECT/

SET

&:PLAY

"If:STOP

• :FF

When "ON"is selected,VCR shuts itselfoff when playbackof a

blank portionof tape continuesor no signal (exceptwhen LINE is

selected)is detectedfor over 5 minutes.

Display menu,

Press ACTION,

Display SET UP VCR.

b I--',_- M_ _'*_'_"1

1) PressAV to

select.

I \_._/12)

Press•

to

display.

C

REPE_;i_JLAY

°Pv "

TI ME_AMP

OFF|

ON /

Set ON or OFF.

,_11)

Press _li,_!'to

select.

2) Press • to set.

ea.Emr- v _'Y

eEl"

KEY

I

/ d

• 'TileRemoteWamlntg(.OWORF

future Is not

avalla-bL

Return to normal screen.

Press ACTION twice.

26

ACTION

SHUTI'LE

Ring

When "ON" is selected, picture is displayed even when broadcast signal is weak or nonexistent.

I _O

J

Display SET UP CHANNEL.

[_

Ijf(_,l

I \_jr

1) Press _,V to

select,

12) Press• to

display.

=_i; "

Set ON or OFF.

1) ress &,V to select.

2) Press• to set.

4

• ON --> P_ture is displayed regardless of signal condition and may not always be clearly visible.

OFF -->Screen turns solid blue w_nensignal is absent or weak.

• If VCR is connected to equipment which has blue back feature.

ssiecting ON will have no effect on the other equipment.

Return to normal screen.

Press ACTION twice.

REC

2

SELECT/

• SET

A :PLAY

• :STOP

I_:FF

1ACTION

4

All operations are prohibited except timer recording and tape eject.

Useful for families with small children.

1to,urn°

Repeat above.

VCRLOCKOFF

To turn OFF:

VCR Lock is canceled automaticallyafter 24 hours if clock is set.

27

1

.........

MENU .........

UP FEA31JRE

SET CLOCK

SET UP CHANNEL

8E CT:A • KEY

_ im,KEY

ENGLISH

ACTtONKEY

11 Language

1) Press AV to highlight

languageitem.

Display menu.

Press ACTION.*

2) Press • repeatedly.

For English

For Spanish

-- _''"_'_'MENU.........

IREGL_,

MAGNETO6COPE 1 tREG_

HORLOGE

I

REGLrffI:m,

I FIN

:AGTION

For French

J

•

Channels

1) Press

AY

to select

SET UP CHANNEL,

I .......

SET UP FEATURE ,_

,.- _k_ ' ........

SELECT:A 'v KEY

I SET :b,;KEY '_

END

:, :AC'rION

KEY

2) Press •.

[_UP

CH,_NNEL,---]

: ¢AB!4E

I

SELECT:&• KEY

:OFFI

3) Press&V to select

"ANTENNA," then

press • to set your

antenna system

(TV or CABLE).

4) Press &V to select

"AUTO SET," then

press •.

• If you usea cablebox,setit

tothe PBSchannelin your

timezone,

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE

AND IF YOU USE A CABLE

BOX, TUNE IT

TO YOUR

LOCAL PBS CH THEN,..

PLEASE PUSHCH UP KEY rhis screen appears only

when auto clock is set.)

5) Press CH &.

• Clock Auto Set will be performed when channels are replaced in memoeJ.

•

Clock

1) Press&Y to select

SET CLOCK.

2) Press•.

("TIME ZONE ADJUST"

appears one/when clock is set automabcally.)

3) Press AV to select

MANUAL

and press •.

•

For Auto Clock Set. select

"AUTO CLOCK SET," then

press CH &.

SELECT:_,

SET

•

KEY

:4

_- KEY

END :ACTION KEY

4) Press _,_ and _1• to

selectand set the date, time, and DST

(DaylightSavingTime).

5) Press ACTION twice

to start the clock and exitthis mode.

28

To add channel:

Select channelwith NUMBERED keys and pressADD/DLT.

To delete

Selectchannelwith CH _ or

NUMBEREDkeysand press

ADD/DLT.

CHANNEL 06 ADOED

•

Time Zone Adjust

(When Auto Clock is set only.)

1) Press &V to select

SET CLOCK.

2) Press •.

--

--

POWER

SELECT/SET

&:PLAy

Y:STOP

<:REW

• :FF keys

3) Press &Y to select

TIME ZONE ADJUST

and press • or • to

subtractor add hour(s) as necessary.

-"..'++ SET _

------

i

SELIECT:_,Y KEY

I SET

:< ;_n'

END :ACTIONKEY ,

4) Press ACTION twice.

5) Press POWER off to perform AUTO

CLOCK SET.

• TIME ZONE ADJUST returnsto "0" if clock is set manually.

--

Using &V"

•

keys

You can aLsooperate the menu screen usingVCR buttons.

ff you use VCR buttons, pressCH •

and OH • together todisplaythe menu screen.

I_

on Remote

--_

• : STOP

<:REW

•

: PLAY

• : FF

On VCR

When menu screens are displayed, PLAY, STOP, REWIND, and FF buttons

function as &•<l • only.

29

Use when movingVCR to new location, or if a mistake was made in the One Time VCR Setup section.

• Make sure a tape is not inserted in the VCR.

Break off the tab.

1

Tum VCR

Power on.

Press

and hold both PLAY

and CHANNEL • on the VCR for more than 5 seconds.

• The powerwillshutoff.

3

Do =OneTime VCR Setup"stepson page 6.

Tab

Screwdriver

TO record again

Cover the hole

with cellophane tape.

VCR auto adjustsclock for DST. (Page 7.)

Spring (First Sunday In April)

DST:ON --> sets clockahead one hour.

[ NORMAL TIME _a.m.

DAYLIGHT

TIME ] _ =

Autumn (Last Sunday in October)

DST:ON --> Turns clock back one hour.

_

a.m.

[ NORMAL TIME ]

1:0()a.m.

2:_o a.m. r

• It your area does not obsewe

Daylight Saving

Time, select DST:OFF.

• Keep these time changes

in mind when programming

the VCR for timer recordings.

3O

Only use tapes with the _[_ mark in this unit.

Tape Speed

Setting

SP

(Standard Play)

Type of Video Cassette

1"60

T120 T160

1 Hour 2 Hours

2 Hours

40 Minutes

LP

(Long Play) 2 Hours

4 Hours

5

Hours

20 Minutes

SLP

(Super Long Play) 3 Hours 6 Hours

8 Hours

Playingolderor damaged tapes may eventually

cause videoheads to become clogged.

Video Head C|og Sensor

During playback this [ cloggingis detected.

TO remove screen, press PLAY on the

screen appears if

remote or VCR.

NE_ CLS_I_

_

INSERT

iCt,EANINQ

oRR_ERTOW_J_.

l V_-o H_

.Ay

E.o:.J_V

• Use "dry" type head cleaning cassette only.

(part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.)

Power Sourse: 120V AC, 60 Hz

Power Consumption: P__

Approx, 23 watts

Video Signal:

Approx. 3.3 watts

EIA Standard NTSC color

Video RecordingSystem: 4 rotary heads helical scanning system

Audio Track: 1 track (Normal)

2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound)

Tuner:

Broadcast Channels:

CABLE Channels:

VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69

Midband A through I (14-22)

SuperbandJ through W (23-36)

Hyperband AA-EEE (37-64)

Lowband A-5~A-1 (95-99)

Special CABLE channel 5A (01)

UItrat>and65-94, 100-125

Operating Temperature:41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C)

Operating Humidity: 10%-75%

Weight:

Dimensions:

6,8 Ibs. (3.1 kg)

14-15/16" (W) x 3-2/3" (H) x

12-3/16"

(O)

380 (W) x 93 (H)x 310 (D)mm

• Follow cleaning tape instructionscarefully.

Excessive use of tape can shoden head life.

• If head clog symptoms persist, contact yOUr

r_arest Ft.'tory Sewlca Center or a_;thodzed

Service Center. (See page 34.)

Note: Designs and specifisetionsare subjectto change without notice.

Use a soft cloth or dustingattachment of yourvacuum cleaner to dust yourVCR.

Remove dust from the ventilationholes on

the back sides and bottom of the cabinet.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and

can be marred by alcohol and various

solvents.Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture pctishessince the materiats used

in the cabinet wiflaccumulate more dust.

We recommendusing a nonabrasive,

antistatic cleaner and polisher.

Digital Auto Picture

Automaticallycontrols the video output signal for

less noise dependingon the tape condition.

Diaital Auto Tracklna

Continuouslyanalyzes the signal and adjustsfor optimum picturequality.

Manual Tracklna

Control ('to reduce oicture

noise_

Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to reduce picture noise. To returnto Auto Tracking, press POWER off, then on again.

V-Lock Control Ito reduce oicture

iitter')

In Still mode, CH (TRACKING) _

a V-Leck control.

operate as

3]

Function & Channel Display

When a functionbutton is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or you change channels, a 4 second display appears

first in large and then small

characters. (Some Station names may also appear if

Channel Caption is set.

See page 22, 23.)

Function Status

VCR Status &

Clock Display

To display or remove the overlay.

o_sPu_v] Press DISPLAY.

0

I

ENTEe

Rec Time Remaining

__

(OTR mode only, see page 9.)

BeingReceived

(See page 20.)

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 27) set to OFF, the TV screen wiltturn solidblue.

Cu_ent

peed

(See page30.)

Time Stamp Data

(See pages 24, 25.)

Channel Caption

(See pages 22, 23.)

Warning and Instruction Displays

Pg Caution

If no active channels are found for CHANNEL

MEMORY,..

6

If you attempt to set or review a Timer

Recordingand the

Clock is not set... il

_

TURN VCR OFF

FOR "i3aEn RECORDING

After a Timer Program has been set...

6

13

These displayswill alert you of a missed operation or provide furtherinstructions.

Caution Pg

If you press POWER or

STOP during a Timer

Recording...

(visiblein VCR mode only)

13

If head cleaning becomes

necessary while playing

back a tape...

31

_ECK

CASSETTE

RECORD TAB

If you press REC on the

remote controlor VCR, and a cassette is inserted 30 with no record tab...

NO_

If you press a function

button other than STOP/

EJECT or POWER while the VCR is in VCR Lock mode...

26

If you press PLAY, FF,

REW, or REC on the

remote control or VCR

withouta cassette

inserted,..

8

9

32

;heck the following pointsonce again if you are havingtrouble with your VCR.

No power...

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Set POWER button to ON.

• Make sure power source is active.

TV program cannot be recorded...

Timer recording cannot be performed...

"ffrsre is no playback picture, or the playback

picture is noisy or contains streaks..,

Special effects playback, picture may contain

some vertical jitter when using a TV with an

Automatic Vertical Hold Control...

VCR cannot be controlled...

• Check connectionsbetween VCR, external antenna, and TV.

• Check hock up selection. (P.4~5)

• Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is correctlyset.

(Channels [P.28])

Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.30)

• Check clock is set to currenttime and date.

.

•

Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel

to be recorded.

•

Set recording starf/stop times correctly. (P.12)

•

Make sure POWER button is setto OFF. (P.13)

• Timer recording may not be performed or continuedif a power

interruptionof more than 1 minute occurs before or during, a

Timer Recording, even after power is restored.

* Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match Channel 3/4 switch on rear

panel of VCR (P.4) or select LINE.

• Set VCR/TV selector to "VCR."

• AdjustTRACKING contrOlin either direction. (P.31)

• Tly Head Cleaning. (P.31)

• Set TV's Vertical HOWControl to "MANUAL" then adjust.

• Make sure VCR LOCK is set k) off. (P.27)

• Make sure remote is in proper mode.

• Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.

VCR cannot be remote controlled...

ACTION and PROG buttonscannot be used...

• Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR. (P.38)

• Avoid any object blockingsignal path.

• Inspect remote batteries. (P.4)

• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to oft. (P.27)

• Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoorlight may cause signal intederence.

•

Press VCR buttonfor VCR mode. (P.14)

• Check Setteties.

Programs cannot be viewed on IV...

• Set VCR/TV selectorto "TV." (P.9)

•

Make sure proper signal source is selected.

Video cassette cannot be inserted...

•

Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing you.

•

Insure no other tape is inside unit.

• Completely insert Power Plug into AC outlet.

Video cassette cannot be removed...

Video cassette ejects when a recording is started

•

Make sure cassette rec tab is intact. (P.30)

or the power is turned oft for timer recording...

In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) continues

to rotate...

The top of the playback picture waves back and forth excessively..,

• To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about

5 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.

• Because VCR playback signal is not as stable as off-the-air IV

signal, top of TV screen may be bent or unstable during playback.

Slowly turnTV horizontalHold control to correct. If your TV has

no horizontalHold control or adjusting control is ineffective.

contact your nearest IV service center.

33

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Division of Matsushita Electric

Corporation

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Secaucns, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company,

Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.

AVE. 65 de Infanteria,

Kin. 9.5

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 _ follows (all time periods commence from the date of the original purchase):

PRODUCT

CAMCORDER

VCR

AP/MIXER

MONITOR-VCR

PARTS

ONE

(1) YEAR, EXCEPT

CCD IMAGE SENSOR

CCD IMAGE

SENSOR - SIX (6) MONTHS

ONE (1) YEAR

ONE (i) YEAR

ONE (1) YEAR,

EXCEPT CRT

CRT - TWO (2) YEARS

NINETY (90) DAYS

NINETY

(90) DAYS

NINETY (90) DAYS

NINETY (90) DAYS

NINETY (90) DAYS

CRT - NINETY

(90) DAYS

CUSTOMER

PAYS ALL LABOR

CHARGES

AFFER

90 DAYS

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Monitor-VCR In-home or carry-in Service: 22" (diagonal)

CRT / LCD and Larger

Monitor-VCR

Carry-in

Service: 2r' (diagonal)

CRT / LCD and smaller

_.._ilglie.&(i f included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10) days.

Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.

Tat_ (if included) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five (5) days.

In-borne, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Service Directory.

Or call toll free

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 wm'ranty 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, negiecL 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,

"L I N

There are no express warranties except as listed above.

THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES

(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS

PRODUCTS, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY.

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE,

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other fights 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 Customer Satisfaction Center at the

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above.

SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE

DEFECTIVE

MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP

AS

DETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED.

COSTS OF SUCH

SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.

warvid 10/20/97

Thank

you for your purchase.

For service of this Panasonic product, please contact your local Sears Service Center.

To locate

the closest Sears Service

Center,

call 1-800-488-1222.

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VCR

See page 14.

POWER

See pages 6, 13, 14, 29.

VCR/TV

See pages 6, 9,12,19.

PLAY

See pages8, 17, 19, 25, 31.

SELECT UP

See pages7, 12, 13, 16-18, 22-29.

REWIND/SEARCH

See pages7, 8, 16, 17.

SET

See pages 7, 12, 13, 16, 22, 23, 25, 28, 29.

ACTION

See pages7, 12, 18, 22-24,

ZERO SEARCH/1 MINUTE SKIP

See page18.

PAUSE --

See pages8, 9, 19.

NUMBERED KEYS --

See pages9, 14, 16, 29.

SAP/HI-FI

See page21.

SPEED

See page9.

COUNTER RESET

See page18.

SHUTTLE Ring

See page 26.

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TV c:, 0o,4

See page 14.

--

INPUT

FAST FORWARD/SE_ReecPH ge19.

pages

,3,__o,0-18,

pageoS,

SELECT DOWN

See pages 7, 12, 13, 16-18, 22-29.

PROGRAM

See pages 12, 13, 25.

REC/FIME

See pages 9, 19.

SLOW

See pages 8, 9.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

See pages 6, 9, 19, 29, 31.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

See page 14.

ADD/DELETE

See pages 13, 22, 23, 29.

DISPLAY/ENTER

See pages 18, 20, 32.

INDEX

See pages 16, 17.

DOWN

Cassette Compartment

See pages8, 9, 19, 31.

PLAY/SELECT UP

See pages 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 25, 29-31.

STOP/EJECT/SELECT

See pages 7-9, 12, 29.

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POWER

--

See pages 6, 13,

14, 29, 30.

_/_/

"_.._

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SEARCH/SET

See pages 7, 8, 12,

19,17,29

RECORD_

See pages9, 19, 27.

/

VcRrrv selector

/

DOWN\ REWIHD/S_,RCN/

Remote Sensor TRACKING/V-LOCK/ SET

ACTION/PROG

See pages 7, 8, 12, 16,

17, 29.

See pages6, 9, 12, 19.

See pages6, 7, 9, 12, 19, 29, 30.

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VCR Indicator

Lights when the VCR/TV selector is set to VCR.

Power Indicator

Lights when power is on.

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Clock/Status/Channel/Speed Display

Displays the current time. Bdefiy displays VCR status when a function button is pressed. Briefly displays the channel number, or

"L" when a channel or line input is selected. Bdefly displays the recording speed when SPEED is pressed.

HI-FI Indicator

Lights when Hi-Fi audio is monitored or playback.

Timer Indicator

Ughts when the VCR is set for a Timer

Recording, or when a length is set for a normal recording (OTR).

Flashes when a Timer Recordingis set, but

a tape has not been inserted into the VCR.

AC Power Plug

While plugged into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes 3.3 W of electrical power in OFF condition.

Audio Output

Connector (L/R)

See pages11, 19, 20. --

Video Output

Connector

Seepages 11, 19, 20.

Video Input

Connector

See page 19.

VHF/UHF Antenna

Input Terminal

See pages4, 10, 11,20.

VHF/UHF Antenna

See pagas4, 10, 11, 19,20.

Channel 3/4 Switch

See pages4, 6.

Audio Input Connector (L/R)

See page 19.

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Quick Use Guide

I Make all connections (page 4).

VCR

TV

Set VCR Channel on VCR Rear Panel.

R ALX_O-L V_O N_

Slide the VCR

Channel selector switch to the channel number not used by local broadcast companies (CH3 or 4).

Tune your TV to the channel selected above (3 or 4)

whenever you want to see the picture from the VCR on your TV screen.

Play your Tape.

Insert a tape l

Press PLAY

(Start playback)

Make all connections (page 4).

VCR _

A EN

T

Set VCR Channel on VCR Rear Panel.

Slide the VCR

Channel selector

switchto the channel

number not used by

local broadcast

companies (CH3 or 4).

Tune your TV to the channel selected above (3 or 4)

whenever you want to see the picture from the VCR

on your TV screen.

Do "One Time VCR SetuP" on page 6.

In order for the VCR to propertyintedace with your

equipment, some setup is necessary.

Record on a Tape.

Insert a tape

with Record Tab

Press CH Up/Down.

(SelectChannel)

SPEED

©

REGrnME

Press SPEED.

(Select speed)

(StartRecording)

Press REC.

Panasonle Consumer Electronics

Company, Division of Matsushits

Electric Corporation of America

One PanasonicWay Secaucus,

NewJersey07094

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Panasonlc Sales Company,

Division of Mstsushlta Electric of

Puerto Rico, Inc, ("PSC')

Ave.65 de Infanteda.Krn.9.5

San Gabde_IndustrialPark,Carolina,

PuertoRico00985