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Video Cassette Recorder

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	Before attennpting to connect, operate or adjust this
VQT7735	product, please read these instructions completely.

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder.

We strongly suggest that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the VCR, and that you note the listed precautions.

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

m DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT

Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other pubilshed or broadcast material may infringe copyright iaws.

Contents

Before Use

Controls and Connection Sockets.....................................	4
Infra-red Remote Controller......... .........................................	6
Remote Controller Setup...................................................	8

Setting Up

Connections ..........................................................................	9
Tuning the TV to your VCR..................................................	10
Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR...................................	12
Language Setting of the On Screen Display......................	14
Setting the Clock of your VCR............................................	15
Settings Using the On Screen Display...............................	16
•Option Setting..................................................................	17

Basic Operations

Playback................................................................................	19
Manual Recording................................................................	21
•One-Touch Recording (OTR)..........................................	23

Advanced Operations

Timer Recording.................................................................		24
•4-Key Programming........................................................		24
Search Functions.................................................................		26
•VHS Index Search System..............................................		26
•Intro-Jet Scan..................................................................		26
Making a copy.......................................................................		27
•Copying............................................................................		27
Other Functions....................................................................		28
•NTSC Playback................................................................		28
•Other Automatic Functions......................	;	.....................28

Helpful Hints

Before Requesting Service	.................................................. 29
Usage Precautions..............................................................	31
Specifications.......................................................	Back Cover

m. Controls and Connection Sockets

This section describes in detail the function of each button, switch and connection socket.

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Set VCR/TV switch to VCR for using POWER (!) and the and /\ buttons.

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1POWER (!)/l (POWER Ci))

Press to switch the VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains.

Set VCR/TV switch to VCR for using POWER (!) of remote controller.

2A EJECT

Ejects a video cassette.

3Cassette Compartment

Insert a video cassette here.

4REW (REWIND)

In the stop mode:	Rewinds the tape.
In the playback mode:	Searches back.
In the rewind mode:	Obtains high speed picture.
“«]” is lit.

5SEARCH

Searches a recorded programme using the intro-jet scan functions.

6FF (FAST FORWARD) ►►

In the stop mode:	Fast forwards the tape.
In the playback mode:	Searches forward.
In the fast forward mode:	Obtains high speed picture.
“[>[>” is lit.

7 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver Window

REAR

8CVC (Crystal View Control) Indicator

This indicator is lit when the VCR is on.

9Display

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Selects the required programme position (TV station) of the VCR.

For tracking adjustment and vertical locking adjustment.

•For manual tracking adjustment

The N/ and buttons are used to adjust the tracking when, for example, noise bars on the picture during normal playback are better removed manually than by automatic digital tracking control. To return to automatic digital tracking control, press both buttons together.

•For slow tracking adjustment

When noise bars appear during still or slow playback, switch over to slow playback and adjust with the V or ^ button to reduce the noise bars.

•For vertical locking adjustment

Use the v' and /s buttons to minimize any vertical jitter during still picture playback.

Set VCR/TV switch to VCR for using the V and /\ buttons of remote controller.

15VIDEO IN

Connects a video cable from a movie camera or another CQ unit.

16VIDEO OUT

Connects a video cable to a TV or another unit.

17RFIN

Connects the external aerial.

18AC IN-

Connects the main power supply.

19AUDIO IN

Connects an audio cable from a movie camera or another unit.

20AUDIO OUT

Connects an audio cable to a TV or another unit.

21RFOUT

Connects the aerial terminal on a TV.

11•REC/OTR

Starts recording.

For One-Touch Recording (OTR).

12TIMER REC0

Turns the timer recording function on and off. H is lit or not lit.

Once you operate the timer recording function, normal

VCR operation is not possible unless you press this button again and release the VCR from the timer recording standby mode.

13STOP ■ P)

Stops playback or recording. Ejects the video cassette.

14PLAY/OFF E ►

Starts playback. is lit.

For the repeat playback function.

For the Play-Off Timer function.

Infra-red Remote Controller

The remote control unit for this VCR is a universal remote controller. As such, some of its buttons are not used to operate this VCR.

4RESET

Resets the tape counter (elapsed time) to “0:00.00”. •The tape counter is automatically reset to “0:00.00”

when a video cassette is inserted.

VCR OPERATION

Set VCR/TV switch to VCR for using the

2Numeric Buttons

Selects programme positions (1-99) of the VCR.

•Ensure that VCR/TV switch is set to VCR.

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For the On Screen Display Function.

5il/l►(PAUSE/SLOW)

During playback;

•By pressing:	Still picture. “ [|0 " is lit.
• By pressing for 2 seconds or more:
	Slow playback. “ 0>” is lit.
During recording:	Interrupts recording.

6On Screen Display Menu Operation Buttons

MENU:

Makes the on screen display main menu appear on the

TV screen.

ENTER:

Confirms the selection, or stores.

A ▼ ^

Makes selections from the on screen display. •These buttons can also be used for playback, stop,

rewind and fast forward mode.

7Timer Recording Operation Buttons

CH, DATE, ON, OFF:

Programmes a timer recording.

PROG./CHECK:

Sets and checks timer programmes.

CANCEL:

Cancels the settings made for timer recording.

SPEED:

Selects the desired tape speed for recording.

SP gives the best picture quality.

LP (EP) gives the longest recording time.

•The indicator (SP, LP or EP) corresponding to the selected tape speed now appears on the VCR display or on screen display.

LP: This appears when PAL/MESECAM signals are input or output.

EP; This appears when NTSC signals are input or output.

TIMER REC 0:

Turns the timer recording function on and off. □ is lit or not lit.

Once you operate the timer recording function, normal VCR operation is not possible unless you press this button again and release the VCR from the timer recording standby mode.

8No function.

This button is not used to operate this VCR.

9No function.

This button is not used to operate this VCR.

10 VCR/TV switch

VCR:	Selects the VCR operation mode.
TV:	Selects the TV operation mode.

11INPUT SELECT

Selects the AV external recording source.

12DISPLAY

Changes the indication on the VCR display or on screen display as follows.

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13No function.

This button is not used to operate this VCR.

14INDEX

Used for the index search function.

15REC«

Starts recording.

16REPEAT

For the repeat playback function.

17>(PLAY)

Starts playback. is lit.

For the repeat playback function.

18VCR/TV

No function.

This button is not used to operate this VCR.

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19POWER (b

Press to switch the TV from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the TV is still connected to the mains.

•With some TV models, it may only be possible to switch the TV to the standby mode using this button. In this case, use AV or the V and buttons to

switch the TV on.

• Ensure that VCR/TV switch is set to TV.

20Numeric Buttons

Selects programme positions (1-99) of the TV. •Ensure that VCR/TV switch is set to TV.

21AV

Selects TV input.

22V/N

Selects the required programme position (TV station) of the TV.

•Ensure that VCR/TV switch is set to TV,

23VOLUME -^ +

Adjusts the volume of the TV.

Using for Operation of your TV

Only Panasonic televisions can be operated with the provided remote controller.

The settings for operating the TV with the remote controller have already been made.

No additional settings need to be performed.

Note:

Some Panasonic televisions cannot be operated using this remote controller.

Remote Controller Setup

Installing the Batteries

1To remove the cover, slide it in the direction of the arrow while pressing down.

2 Load the batteries with their polarity (© and ©) aligned correctly.

Power Source for the Remote Controller

The remote controller is powered by 2 “AA”, “UM3” or “R6” size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year, although this depends on the frequency of use.

If the Sliding Cover of the Remote Controller becomes Detached

If the sliding cover of remote controller becomes detached by mistake, fit it securely in place by putting it on top of the remote controller and pushing it down until It clicks into position, as shown in the figure below.

® It is not possible to fit the sliding cover in place by pushing it from the bottom end of the remote controller.

Do not attempt to do this.

Precautions for Battery Replacement

•Load the new batteries with their polarity {© and ©) aligned correctly.

•Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an internal short circuit may occur.

•If you do not intend to use the remote controller for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool and dry place.

•Remove spent batteries immediately and dispose of them.

•Do not use an old and a new battery together, and never use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.

•Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Connections

This section shows you how to connect the

VCR to an aerial, TV, etc.

Basic Connections

The following connections are required to record and play back the video cassette through the TV.

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Tuning the TV to your VCR

The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel AU 28-69.

It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV broadcasts.

If you have connected the VCR to the TV through the video and audio input sockets, then you do not need to follow the procedure below.

Operations

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		Turn on the TV and the VCR.

Set the TV to an unused position which you wish to use for your video playback.

•Tune the TV until the TV programme screen appears. (Please refer to the TV manufacturers operating instructions regarding tuning.)

Press MENU.

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