Panasonic Omnivision PV-M1369, Omnivision PV-M1359W, Omnivision PV-M1349, Omnivision PV-M1379W Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic
Omnlvi8ion_H_Jl
Models
Combination VCR
Operating Instructions
PV-M1349/PV-M 1359W/ PV-M1369/PV-M 1379W
that thisproduct or product model meets the
ENERGY STAR_ guidelines for energy efficiency.
Please read these instructionscarefullybefore attemptingto connect, operate or adjust thisproduct. Please save this manual.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. (Guia para r&pida consulta en espahol esta incluida.)
Important Safeguards and Precautions
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READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN MANUAL AND ON UNIT
t INSTALLATION
1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION
Operateonlyfrompowersourceindicatedonunit orinthismanual,If uncertain,haveanElectric
UitgtySaUce Companyor V'_o ProductsDealer verifyyourhomepowersource.
2 POWER CORD PLUG
Fors_fety, this unitcomes witha polarized type plug (onewide blade), or a three-wirs groundingtypeplug.
:- _ : I_ :% ]
;e plugfits intooutletone way. If it cannot be RYinserted,try reversingit. If it stillwill not fit, we an electri_ installthe properwall outlet.
Dnottempor with the plug.
_nding outlet.
nenesr_nj, have an elentdcten Install the _nar outlet, Do_ot tamper withthe plug.
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OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION I
1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION
An outside antennaorcable systemmustbe _ _-
properlygrouodedto providesome protection .....__
against builtup staticchargesand voltage,_- _m=
Section810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (InCanada, d/_ _ % part 1of the Canadian Electrical _/ J_-_,._
Code) providesinformation I !_ '/I ms==m_oN=_ regardingpropergroundingofthe I _.T I :=._=e_, mastand supportingstructure, _ _ IJ_=_ "*'_' groundingofthe lead-in wire to an _ I_ " antennadischargeunit,size of _"'J_ _m/m_fm, a'_'mm groundingconductors, locationof _.c .._,,_m_,.=_e== _*_t_**_ antenna dischargeunit, connectiontogroundingelectrodes,and requirementsfor the groundingelectrode.
2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER UNES OR CIRCUITS
Locate an outside antenna systemwell away from powerlinesand _ tightor powercimultsso itwill never touch these powersourcesshouldIte_/_ fall. When installing antenna, absolutelynevertouchpowerlines, circuitsor O0te_power sourcesas thiscouldha fatal.
[ USING THE VIDEO UNIT I
Before unitisbroughtoutof storage ormoved to a newlocation refer_NpJ_tothe INSTALLATION sectionof these sefeguaros.
1 KEEP UNff WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE, such ascii_ slhk,
bath tub, pool. ano en on.
2 IF EXPO6ED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG IMPAOT_ unpl_ur_ and have
It inspectedby a quldtfladservice technicianbefore use.
8" ELECTRICAL STORMS
Dudnga _ghtnlngstorm,orbefore
disconnectallequtpn_ntfromthe
Never expose to rai
|utions
_ti m 'H,< '
Only Usethose tj _ mark. It isrecommended that onlycassettetapes that havebeen tested and inspectedforUSelit2. 4,6,
I_ 8 hour VCR thachinsebe used.
This televisionreceiverprovidesdisplayoftelevisionclosedcaptioningin accordancewith §15.119 of the FCC rules.
FCC WARNING: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to _.
This symbolwarnsthe userthat uninsulatedvoltagewithinthe unitmay have sufficientmagnitudeto causeelectricshock.Therefore, itis dangerousto make any kindof contact withany insidepartofthis unit.
This symbolaterts the user that importantliteratureconcerning the operationand maintenanceof this unithas been included.
Therefore, it shouldbe read carefully in orderto avoidany problems.
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards and Precautions ................................ 2
Before Using ............................................................................ 4
Accessories ................................ 4 Loading the Batteries .................. 4
Record/Playback Time .............. 4 Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure ..4
Connections (OutdoorAntennaConnections,OSS/Cable Box Connections) .......... 5
One Time Setup (Language,Channel,Clock).................................... 6, 7
TV Operation
(NITE mode, Using the 100 key, RapidTune, AudioMute, Phones,SELF-DEMO mode) ...... 8
Picture Adjustment .................................................................. 9
Playback a Tape (slowMotion,StillPicture,FramebyFrame,FeaturesforQuality) ..1 0
Record On a Tape .................................................................. 11
One Touch Recording ............ 11 Selecting Input Mode ................ 11
Timer Recording .............................................................. 12, 13
Timer Recording Using Review, Replace or Clear
Combination VCR Buttons ...... 12 Program Contents ...................... 13
TV Timer Features .......................................................... 14, 15
ON-TIMER with Alarm ............ 14 INSTANT ALARM ...................... 15
SLEEP TIMER ........................ 14
Closed Caption System .................................................. 16, 17
ClosedCaption Mode Captionon Mute Feature ..........17
Feature.................................... 16
FM Radio .......................................................................... 18, 19
Tape Operation .............................................................. 20~ 23
Tape Position Display .............. 20 Auto Operation Functions .......... 21
Zero Search ............................ 20 One Minute Skip ........................ 21
Repeat Play ............................ 21 VHS Index Search System ..22, 23
Special VCR Features .................................................. 24 ~ 28
Channel Caption ................ 24, 25 Weak Signal Display ON/OFF ..28
Time Stamp ...................... 26, 27 VCR Lock .................................. 28
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................................ 29
V-Chip Control Feature .................................................. 30 ~ 33
Enter or Change Secret Code....30 Setup TV PARENTAL Ratings ..32
Setup MOTION PICT. Ratings _31 Blocking Message ...................... 33
Reset Language, Channels, Clock ........................................ 34
On-Screen Display (OSD) ...................................................... 35
VCR Status & Clock Display....35 Warning and Instruction
Channel & Function Display ....35 Displays .................................... 35
Unit Information ...................................................................... 36
Reset all Combination VCR Head Cleaning .......................... 36
Memory Functions .................. 36 Specifications ............................ 36
DST (Daylight Saving Time) ,,,,36
Before Requesting Service .................................................... 37
Service Center List ................................................................ 38
Spanish (Espabol) Quick Use Guide ............................ 39- 41
Location of Controls ........................................................ 42, 43
Warranty .................................................................. Back Cover
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Congratulations
onyour purchase of one of the mostsophisticated and reliableproductson the market today. Used properly,itwill bringyou and yourfamily years ofenjoyment, Please fill in the informationbelow.The serial number isonthe tag
located on the backof your CombinationVCR.
Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No.
Serial No.
1) Open the cover.
2) Insert batteries as marked.
3) Close thecover.
[] Battery replacement caution
Do notmix old and new batteries.
Do notmixalkalinewithmanganesebatteries.
Accessories
,P'9_.7o.
,4_1( ))71"4
@®®
N'_ NS_
[] Remote Control
VSQS1602
(PV-M1349/PV-M 1369) VSQS1605
(PV-M1359W/PV-M1379W)
[] Batteries
2 "AA"
[] Kitchen(Easy-Find') Remote
Control (VSQS1572) with one CR2025 Battery
<For model PV-M1379W only>
TheKitchenremotecontrolhas beenloadedwithbattery.
To order accessories,
calltollfree 1-800-332-5368.
Only use tapes withthe _ mark inthis unit.
__ Kitchen (Easy-Find')
Remote Control <FormodalPV-M1379Wonly>
1) _)While pressingthe stoppertab,
Rev_e_e,__ (_pull the BatteryTray
out.
2) Insertthe battery intothe BatteryTray withthe® markfacing down. Do not
'_ reversethe polarity.
3) Replace the Battery Tray.
Replacebattery withPanasonicPART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only.Use of anotherbattery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution- battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Break off the tab.
Tab
4
I Type of Video Cassette
Tape Speed
Setting I T60 T120 T160
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SP 2 Hours (StandardPlay) i 1 Hour 2 Hours 40 minutes
LP i 5 Hours (LongPlay) 2 Hours 4 Hours 20 minutes
SLP
I 3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours
(Super
LongPlay)
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Screw driver
To record again.
Cover the hole --
Unhookthe antenna from your previous TV or VCR and
connect itto the back of the Combination VCR as shown in
the diagram. If your antenna system has
separate UHF and VHF lead- ins, you need a UHFNHF Band Mixer (not supplied.)
UHFNHF Band Mixer (not supplied)
(Flat)Twin Lead 300 Ohm Cable
(Round)75 Ohm coaxialCabl,
from '_ or ""--..
AntennaI ""
(Flat)TwinLead [_ _0-750 hm 300OhmCable _J Transformer
(not supplied)
Back of
Combination
VCR
Without a Cable Box You can;
recordor viewunscrambledchannels. You cannot;
recordor viewscrambledchannels,
view a channel otherthan the one
selectedfor any type ofrecording,
Combination VCR
With a Cable Box
You can;
recordor viewany channel includingscrambledchannels. NOTE:Channelselectionmustbemadeatthecablebox.
You cannot;
view a channel otherthan the one selectedfor any
type of recording.
do a Timer recordingofa channel unlessyou selectit
at thecable box.
Note to CABLE System Installer 7
This reminderisprovidedto call the CABLE (CabteTV) System |
Instaflersattentionto Article820-40 of the NEC that provides | guidelinesforpropergroundingand, inparticular,specifiesthat |
thecable groundshallbe connectedto the groundingsystem | ofthe buUding,as closeto the pointof cable entryas practical |
With a DSS Receiver You can;
recordorview any channel includingscrambled
channels.
NOTE:Channelselectionmustbe madeattheDSSReceiver. You cannot;
view a channelotherthan the one selectedforany
type ofrecording.
do a Timer recordingofa channel unlessyou selectit
at the DSS box.
NOTE:TheDSSreceivermustbeturnedofftoviewprogramsfrom
a cableboxorantenna.SeetheDSSmanualfordetails.
*DSS_isregisteredtrademarkofDIRECTV,INC.,a unitof GM
HughedElectronics.
DSS Receiver
Combination VCR
Combination VCR
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When the Combination VCR is turned on the first time, setup mode is entered automatically.
Process of Setup
Press POWER on the Combination VCR.
Select the language.
<_ _-for English
_-for Spanish _ (EspaFiol)
_'_) _-for French
_-/_ (Fran_ais)
If wronglanguageis set, do
"Resetall CombinationVCR
MemoryFunctions"stepsp_ge 36.
If you use a cable box,the cable
box must be left on.
3
Start Channel Auto Set
and Clock Auto Set.
Press CH A.
1 POWER
VOLUME
2CHANNEL
UP/DOWN
3
(Setup completed)
(Setup incomplete)
Press CH to exit.
if your area observes
daylightsaving time,but youwouldliketo turn the DST feature off,do the
Reset Clock stepson page 34 and set DST:OFF.
See Case 2 next page.
if your area observesdaylight savingtime
and DST is set to ON, butthe time is incorrect;do the TimeZone Adjuststeps
on the next page.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET
Auto clockset isperformedthe firsttime when CombinationVCR isturnedoffeach day. If used,a cable boxmustbe left onand tuned tothe P_S channelat the timeCombinationVCR power isturnedoffifyou want autoclocksetto be done.
If using,a DSS receiver,itmust be turnedoff forauto clockset.
If Cable Boxor DSS receiver is connectedtoCombinationVCR via Audio/VideoJacks,an RF soaxial cable mustalso be connected for autoclockset and channelauto set features.
Iffor any reasonthe time ischanged manually,automatic time correctionwill notoccur.
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_Set TIME ZONE ADJUST.
1I %
2
Display SET CLOCK screen.
@
%
1) Press AT<I•
to select "CLOCK."
SELECT/
SET
:CHUP
:CHDOWN
b• :VOLUP
:VOLDOWN
1ACTION
2) Press ACTION to display.
Select TIME ZONE ADJUST. a
1) Press AV to
Q select. C
2) Press 4• to subtract or add
hour(s) as necessary.
End setup.
Press ACTION twice.
TIME ZONE ADJUST returns to
"0" ifclock isset manually.
_ Clock Setup is Incomplete.
Set the clock manually.
a
Display SET CLOCK
screen.
Press ACTION to
exit this mode.
b
C
Set the clock manually,
1) Press AT to
O select the
month.
2) Press to set.
Likewiseset date,year, time,and
DST (Daylight Saving Time.)
To Make Corrections, repeatedly press <11_to move toerror, then correct.
%
End setup. Press ACTION twice (Clock
starts,)
This CombinationVCR calendar is accuratelymaintainedupto Dec. 31,
2089, 11:59PM.
Channel autoset selectsnormalTV or Cable channelsdependingon your
Combination VCR hookup.
-- Using AV41_ keys--
Q ] •:CH UP
:CH DOWN
:VOLUME UP
On Remote •:VOLUME DOWN
Whenever the menu or
1programscreenis
= _displayed,CHANNEL
Q (_ ® _ ] UP/DOWN andVOLUME
A - , [ UP/DOWN functionas
unumt_ •V•• only.
ACTION key on the unit --
You can operate the menu
'_='_"_'_ 1screen usingunitbuttons.
[_] | To displaythe menu, press
..... | STOP/EJECT and REW
On Unit _togetherwithnotape
inserted.
To exit the menu, repeat abovewithor withouttape inserted.
7
Press POWER on the_eITLTJ 1 =|
(_ CombinationVCR.
3
Select a channel.
<_> Using CH &V or ,_, NUMBERED
or keys.
oo(_
QoO
QQ(_
GO
Adjust volume.
t _- Press VOL+--.
_l_check list before you begin. [] Allconnectionsaremade(see page5.)
[] YourCombinationVCR ispluggedin.
Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/PV-M1369 unit Is shown here.
3 PLAY/
REPEAT
1 2 PHONES
Jack
Color and picture intensitylevels are adjustedso the screen is easier on your eyes duringnight time use.
NITE
©
Set NITE mode.
Press NITE.
NITEmodemaybe selected whenwatchingTV,playinga tape,or whileinFMmode.
To Cancel, press NITE.
Previoussettingsare restored.
NITE mode iscancelk3c_when power is
turnedoff or powerfailureoccurs.
__
POWER
TUNE
3
VOLUP/ CH UP/ DOWN DOWN
Using the 100 key
When selectingCABLE channels 100 to 125 withthe
NUMBERED keys,firstpressthe 10(3key, and then enter the remainingtwodigits,
Rapid Tune
PressR-TUNE to displaythe lastchannelyou were watching.
Audio Mute PressMUTE to instantlymute the sound.
Pressagain, to restore theprevioussound level.
Phones
Connectan earphone(notsupplied)or headphones(not supplied)to the PhonesJack,
SELF-DEMO Mode
With Power ON, holddown PLAY/REPEAT on the CombinationVCR for5 seconds todisplaydemo screen.
Repeat thisto exit.
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100 KEY
NUMBERED
Keys
Display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION.
V, Ib KEY
SET :ACTION KEY
Display SET UP TV screen.
1) Press AT_I• to select "TV."
2) Press ACTION
(_) to display.
3
Display VIDEO ADJUST screen.
1) Press AV to select.
2) Press to
display.
4 t _=,,m_,,_ .-_.,:i.i_:---._. '.i Adjust desired item.
l '_ _ _!'_ t @ ,)Press,, to
_:, select on item.
(See below right.)
t J 2) Press '<• to
adjust.
2 SELECT/
SET
_A :CH UP
:CH DOWN
b":VOL UP
:VOLDOWN
1ACTION
5
To Reset Picture Controls
Press AT and to select
and set "NORMAL." All controls return to their
factory settings.
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End setup. Press ACTION three times
to exit.
Picture Adjustment
COLOR Control Adjustcolorintensity.
TINT Control Adjust for natural flesh tones.
BRIGHTNESS Control Adjustpicturebrightness.
PICTURE Control Adjustpictureintensityby adjusting
bothcontrastand colorlevel in the properbalance,
SHARPNESS Control Adjustpicturesharpness.
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Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/PV-M 1369 unlt Is shown here.
_f'Check list before you begin, [] Allconnectionsaremade(seepage5.)
[] YourCombinationVCRispluggedin,
Insert a cassette.
Combination VCR power
comes on autom_t(ca((y.
Q
To prevent tape jam L_..-_ _-_
Inspectyourcassettetapes and removeany loose or peelinglabels.
PAUSE
V-LOCK
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Press PLAY.
Playback begins if cassette has no record tab.
To Find a Particular Scene
Forward Search --) Press FF
Reverse Search "-')Press REW
For view Slow Motion
Press SLOW (To release, pressSLOW)
For view Still (Freeze) picture -'.)
Press PAUSE _rorelease,pressPAUSE)
For view Frame by Frame picture -') Press SLOW in the Still mode
(Torelease, press PAUSE)
AfterCombinationVCR is in Stillor Slowmode for 3 minutes,it
will switchto Stop mode automatically to protect the tape and the video head.
To stop ") Press STOP
To rewind tape -.) Press REW in stop mode
To eject tape -') Press EJECT on the remote or
STOP/EJECT on the Combination VCR
_ou can operate on the
JCombination VCR
(Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359WiPV-M1369 unit
Is shown here.)
i
11Insert a cassette. 2 Press PLAY.
Press to stop and/or eject tape.
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Dialtal Auto Tracklna
Continuouslyanalyzesthe signaland adjustsforoptimum
picturequality. M_r_ua{ TrackJng Control Lto reduce DIcturo noise)
UseduringPlayback and Slow Motionmodeto reduce picture noise.
Pressthe 3 or 6 NUMBERED key on the remote controlor CH&.V onthe CombinationVCR untilthe pictureclears up.
To returnto AutoTracking,press POWER off, then on again a few secondslater.
V-Lock Control <For •odels PV-M1369/PV-M1379W onlY>
In Stillmode, the 3 or 6 NUMBERED key onthe remotecontrol orCH &V onthe CombinationVCR operate as a V-Lock
controltoreduce jitter.
ModelsPV-M1349/PV-M1359W/PV-M1369 unitisshownhere.
:CHUP
:CHDOWN
:VOL UP
:VOLDOWN
3
Q
Method 1: Press CH AV. The displaywill
changeas follows.
Method 2: a Press ACTION for MAIN MENU.
b Press &V<l• to select 'q'V",
then press ACTION for SET UP TV screen.
c Press &Y to select "INPUT
SELECT," and then press to select "TUNER" or "LINE."
d Press ACTION twice to exit this
mode.
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_t_l_check list before you begin.
[] Allconnectionsare made (see page 5.) [] YourCombinationVCR is pluggedin. [] Cassettewithrecordtab inplace.
Recordtab
Insert a cassette.
Combination VCR power
comeson automatically.
or©Q
Select Channel.
Press CH iT, or NUMBERED keys.
To select "LINE," see bottom
ofthis page.
3I
Select Recording speed (see page 4.)
Press SPEED.
SP = Standard Play LP = Long Play SLP = Super Long Play
Selectedspeed isdisplayed.
4
Start Recording.
Press REC.
To editout unwanted portions,pressPAUSE to
pause and resume recording.
You can notview another channelduringrecording.
To stop -.) Press STOP
One Touch Recording (OTR)
Press REC c_Normal Rec.--1_0:30-.-_l:00-_
repeatedly to
set the recording _-4:00<---3:0o_2:00<--1:3o<.-_
length (30 rain - 4 hours.)
CombinationVCR stopsrecordingat a presettime.
PROG TIMER indicatorlightson the Combination VCR.
AfterCombinationVCR has been inRec Pause mode for 5
minutes,itwillstop automaticallyto protectthe tapeand video head.
The remainingrecordingtime ofan OTR can bedisplayedby
pressingDISPLAY.
Press to stop.
i
You can operate on the Combination VCR
(ModelsPV-M1349/PV-M1359W/PV-M1369unitis shownhere.)
4
l_lllnsert a cassette. 2
REC Indicator
You can set upto 8 programs tobe recorded while you are away.
Display SET PROGRAM.
Press PROG,
if a program isalreadym memory, press •V, and toselect an unusedprogramnumber.
_;_ll'Check list before you begin.
[] All connectionsare made (see page 5.) [] YourCombinationVCR ispluggedin.
[] Theclockis set to correcttime. [] Thetape is longenough. [] The recordtab is inplace.
2
Set the recording DATE.
1) Press AT to
O select.
2) Press or
to set.
1-31 = One time
DAILY = MON~FRI
WEEKLY SUN-SAT
= Same timeonce a week
t,._B--9 ........
/
Today's -- 7 SELECTA/V SelectionOrder DAILY
Date _._E_-Y WEEKLY WEEKLY_.J
(SAT) ..... (MON_ (SUN)
Repeat step 2 to sat:
start time, step time
Channel (or LINE for outsidesource)
Category[N/A (not applicable),SPORTS, MOVIE, COMEDY, MUStC, DRAMA]
Speed (SP, LP, SLP)
SELECT/ SET
:CH UP
V :CH DOWN
:VOL UP < :VOLDOWN
1 PROG
4
Make the notes.
tfnot wanted, go tostep 4.
O 1) Press to
begin.
2) Press •V to
(_ select.3) Press or
to set.
4) Press PROG (or ACTION) to
end.
Characters willchange inthe followingorder.
_-_C9 .......Z- BLANK- - --&
*-I
....... 2--1--0--I--!"- "_
Continued on the next page.
If=PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC"appears end/or the PROGRAM TIMER indicatorflashes,checkthat a cassettewith
record tab isloaded and the CombinationVCR is inStop mode.
Ifthe start times ot two pmgrems overlap, the lower numbered
program willhave priority.
If the start time for a Timer Recordingcomes updudnga normal
recordingorOne Touch Recording(page 11),the TimerRecording willnot be performed.
If there is a power interruptionofmore than one minute,the recordingmay not be pedormedorcontinue.
If "INCOMPLETE" appears after all itemshave been set,check all entriesand make necessarycorrections.
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Timer Recording Using
- Combination VCR Buttons-
You can set the Timer Recording using ACTION key on the Combination VCR.
(See page 7.)
'DPress STOP]EJECT and REW
together withouta tape to display MAIN MENU.
Press AY4• to select "VCR" and STOP/EJECT and REW
together to display SET UP VCR screen.
Press J,Y to setsct"T|MER PROGRAM" and to display the TIMER PROGRAM screen.
I_, Repeat steps2-5,
.oT.s:rA_.sT.o_c. sPoI End the program.
r .... :'_-:-_ ..... / _ Press PROG
_ --" ---::-- ---i--- --_ "--/[ _==_ t (or ACTION.)
=,EY/
LENO :PROG/ACTION "J To Enter More Programs
Press &V and to selectand set a blankprogramnumber,and then repeat steps2 and 3.
5/
Exit this mode. Press PROG (or ACTION.)
if you'reusin9 a cabk-=box, make surethatit istuned to thedesired
channeland the poweris left on for timerrecording.
PROG TIMER indicatorlightsonthe
CombinationVCR.
Cancel a Timer
Recording:
(Recording is in progress)
Hold down STOP for a few seconds to cancel the Timer Recording.
Any future daily orweekly recordingswillbe performedas
programmed.
Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/ PV-M1369 unit Is shown here.
-- I
al
b
Display PROGRAM LIST. Press PROG.
Select the desired program.
Press A_' to
select.
C To Replace program...
@
0
To Clear program...
1) Press to
display.
2) Press &T,d• to set new program contents.
3) Press PROG
(or ACTION.)
Press ADD/DLT.
Exit this mode. PressPROG (orACTION.)
PROG TIMER indicator
SELECT/
SET
CA :OH UP
:CH DOWN
:VOLUP
:VOL DOWN
-aPROG
c
d
C ADD/DLT
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