Panasonic Omnivision VHS PV-4564 Operating Instructions Manual

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"l'hings You Should Know

Unpacking Your VCR

The accessories shown below are provided
to help you use or set up your VCR.

Optional accessories are also listed.

Accessories

Remote Control

VSQS1411

2 "AA"

Batteries

RF Coaxial
Cable
VJAS0175

Optional Accessories

• 1/2" Video Cassette Tape

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Load the batteries in the Remote Control

Lift off the lid after
pressing in and up on
the latch with your thumb
nail or other narrow object.

Install two batteries

as indicated inside the

Battery Compartment.

Fit the lid's hinge piece -'_

Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also, never mix
alkaline with manganese batteries.)

Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS

equipment.

Only use those tapes with the _ mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have
been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric
shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of
contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature
concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has
been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order

to avoid any problems.

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Table of Contents

Please see the separate, "Basic Connection Guide" which covers TV/VCR connections as well
as optional Audio/Video and Cable connections.

One Time VCR Setup (On-screen Language, Channel Memory, Auto/Manual Clock Set) .................. 4, 5, 6, 7

On Screen Displays (OSD) (Function, Channel, Menu, VCR Status & Clock, Warning, Instruction) .................. 8

Play Back a Tape (Main Operation, Special Effects, Quality Picture Features) ........................................................ 9

Record On a Tape (Main Operation, One Touch Record, Channel Selection, Rapid Tune) ................................. 10

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) (Connection, Main Operation, Monitoring, Select Input mode) ......i.................... 11

Set Up a Timer Recording (Main Operation, Cancel-Clear or Replace, Program Contents) ................ 12, 13

MTS Broadcast/VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System (Stereo/SAP/Mono Broadcasts, Select Audio Mode) ..... 14, 15

VCR Plus+ Set Up (Cable Box Set Up, VCR Plus+ Channel Set Up) ................................................ 16, 17, 18

VCR Plus+ Programming (Main Operation, Make Corrections) ........................................................................ 1 9

Set a Timer Recording at the VCR ......................................................................................... 20

Multi-Brand Control Feature ................................................................................................... 21

Tape Operation (Shuttle Search, Repeat Play, One Minute Skip, Zero Search, Auto Functions) ......................... 22

VCR and Cassette Information (Record Tab, Tape Speeds, Tape Cleaning, Specifications) ....... 23, 24, 25

Before Requesting Service (Self-check items) ..................................................................................... ,... 26, 27

Helpful Notes on Operations (Basic functions, Reset VCR Memory, Daylight Saving Time) ........................... 28

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gu[a para r&pida consulta ............................................... 29, 30 31

Quick Use Guide (Basic functions) ....................................................................................................... Back cover

Product Features

Advanced Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................... 9

Auto Clock Set ....... .......................................................................................................... 4, 5, 6, 7

Auto Daylight Saving Time ......................................................................................................... 28

Auto Operation Functions (Auto Playback, Rewind, Tape Eject, Power off) ............................................. 22

Auto Repeat Function ................................................................................................................ 22

Cable Box Channel Control ................................................................................................. 16, 17

Color Noise Reduction ................................................................................................................. 9

Digital Auto Picture ...................................................................................................................... 9

DynAmorphous TM Metal Head ...................................................................................................... 9

Easy-to-Read English/Spanish/French On Screen Displays ................................... 4, 5, 6, 12, 13

Front-mounted A/V In Terminals ................................................................................................ 11

MTS Broadcast System (Multi-channel Television Sound - Stereo, SAP, Mono) .................................................. 14

Multi Brand TV/Cable Box Remote Control ............................................................................... 21

One Minute Skip ........................................................................................................................ 22

One Month, 8 Program Timer Recording ............................................................................. 12, 13

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One Touch P,ecov6in9 (,OTR_................................................................................................. ___,_3

Program Director Remote Contro\ ....................................................................................... 27

Quick Play Mechanism .............................................................................................................. 10

Rapid Tune .............................................................................................................................. 22

Shuttle Search ......................................................................................................................

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Spatializer .................................................................................................................................. .q

Special Effects Playback ................ .................................. ........ •................................................... 18 19

VCR Plus+ Recording ....................................................... [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[.[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[ ..... 15

VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ................................................. ................... 22

Zero Search ............................................................................................................ 4

181-CH TV/CATV Tuner/All Channel Auto Set ............................................................................

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_ Check list before you begin

[] All TV and VCR connections are made.

(See separate Connection Guide.)
[] TV and VCR are plugged in.
[] TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel

(the same channel you set on the back of the

VCR, CH3 or CH4).

[] VCR is turned on (,VCR goes into VCR mode).

Using the Select/
Set Wheel

ROTATE TO SELECT

PUSH TO

SET

There are basically two types of Wheel operation.

• Selecting items from an on-screen display.

• Entering information, such as setting the clock.

OPERATION

Rotate Press

0 (up or down) (_) (like a button)

ROTATE TO SELECT ROTATE TO SELECT

N

PUSH TO PUSH TO

SET SET

to make selection to enter selection

By repeatedly pressing the Wheel, you can skip
over already set items as desired.

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• When the VCR power is first turned on, the language
select and channel auto set screen appear automatically
followed by a prompt to set the clock.

VCR

Pre_s 0i m--orV° --OII(orBlo4]i

: for on-screen displays in

English, Spanish, or French. SELECTLANGUAGE

• Ifyou choose the wrong
language, please see the

..... Resetall VCR Memory

Functions"section on page 28.

VCR

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PUSHVCRCH • :ENGLISH

PULSEVCRCH • :ESPANOL

APP. VCRKV :FRANOAIS

para elegir el idioma de la pantalla en espaEol
o ingl6s o franpais.

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pouralternerentrelemenu Iran(}aisou anglais
ou espaf_ol.

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• _J .... .......... ....

_ Pre_s _ (oriel)

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
THEN,..

PUSH VCR CH UP KEY

:_ to start Channel Auto Set.

After channels have been placedin memory,the

following on-screen displays appear in sequence:

..... "CH AUTO SET COMPLETED"

"PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PUSHING MENU KEY"

; ;

to display this SET

CLOCK screen.

..... SET CLOCK .....

MANUAL SET

SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY

SET : A CABLE BOX ?

to first, select *AUTO SET and

then, to select YES if you are SELECTROTATEWHEEL

SET PUSH WHEEL

using a cable box, or NO if END PUSHMENUKEY

yOU are not '

* If you select MANUAL SET, go to "Manual ClOckSet"

........ at top right of page 5.

Continued on the next page...

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...Continued from page 4

A) If You Selected YES in _'__'___-steo4.

Select your f ..... SET CLOCK .....

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PLEASESELECTYOUR

cable box set up. CABLEBOXSETUP

_- i. o _ _- _| --

If you selected "CABLE VCR")CABLEBOX-_TV
BOX -_VCR _ "IV", SELECTROTATEWHEEL

PUSH MENU KEY

continue with next step. L _) PUSH WHEEL

If not, go to section "B" -..............

below.

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Then, set your

cable box

toPBS stationandthen,
presstheWheel togo to
thenextstep.

ROTA17ETO SELECT

.ow,

PUSH TO

SET

to select and enter the

cable box outputchannel.
(The same channel you

tune yourVCR to in order

towatch cable stations.)

..... SETCLOCK .....

PLEASESETYOUR CABLE
BOX TO YOURLOCALPBS
CHANNEL

NEXT : PUSH WHEEL

..... SET CLOCK .....

PLEASE ENTER CABLE BOX
OUTPUT CHANNEL

[fill W]

SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY

If you use AudioNideo jack connections for
your cable box, select "VIDEO OUT" as the
output channel.

B) If You Selected NO in Step 4,

or if your cable box setup is:

VCR-_ CABLE BOX-_ TV

IIIOTATE TO 8ELIECT

Use N

PUSH TO

8lET

to select and enter your

PBS channel number.

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..... SET CLOCK .....

PLEASE ENTER YOUR LOCAL

PBSCHANNEL

[I111Ill]

SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL

END PUSH MENU KEY

• AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING

• AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETED -----1

• The Iowset numbered channel OR

NOTE:

"Thescreen at fight appears

|t auto c|ock set is not

available for the PBS

channel selected (try another

PBS channel), or ifit is not
yet available in your area, or
if an entry error was made.

AUTO CLOCK SET

IS INCOMPLETE

PUSH WHEEL TO SET CLOCK

If auto clock set cannot be performed, please

press the Wheel and set the clock manually as

described at right.

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ii ROTATE TO 8_LECT iiiii

m

SET

the set clock

See page 4 forWheel

operationinformaton.

m

_,USHTO

SET

enter the month, ...........

time, and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time).

• The day of the week appearsautomatically.
"DST: ON"automatically adjusts for daylight
savingtime. (See page 28 for details.)

..... SET CLOCK .....

llm!| trail =1:lB BIt]'JLfA

DST : ON

MENU TO CORRECT

PUSH WHEEL OR CLEAR KEY

to start the TOSTARTPUSHMENUKEY

Clock and exit this mode.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET:

Autoclockset willbe performedwhentheVCR isturned
offthe firsttime eachday. If youuseacableboxandyou
wantautoclocksettobe performed,thecablebox must
be leftonat thetimethe VCR poweristurnedoff.Also,if
thecableboxcontrolsteps on page 17have notbeen
completed,oryourcablebox isnot remotecontrollable,
thecableboxmustbetunedto your PBSchannel.

See pages 6, 7 to change or re-enter

One Time Setup items

You willfind out how to:

• changethe onscreendisplaylanguage.

• replace channels inmemory.

- set or reset the c_oG_ meLr_J_.

• set or reset the Auto G_ock Set _eature.

• add or delete a channel from memory.

Helpful Note

• It takesabout 10 seconds fortheVCR to determine
whether or not Auto Clock Set is available. Then,

depending on your local broadcasting company, it

takes from about 1 minutesto 10 minutes to set the
clock. If you would rather not wait, please press the

STOP button andset the clock manually.

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L Change or Re-enter One Setup Items

Blue numbers/letters (ex. Inl~ _'_) correspond with fold-out Control Reference Guide (front page).

Press MENU

to display the menu.

ROTATE TO SELECT

Then, _ _L_
rotate

-- MENU ....... |

/

SET UP VCR /

SET CLOCK /

SET UP CHANNEL /

III] [t] _r:l I.'I _ [_lJ I

(ENGLISH) /

SELECT ROTATE WHEEL /

SET PUSH WHEEL 1
END PUSH MENU KEY /

JPUSH TO

SET

to select the language selection item (English:
LANGUAGE, Spanish:lDIOMA, French:LANGUE).

ROTATE TO SELECT

Next, _ I_
press PUS_;o

to change the language.

• Each press will change the language in the order shown.

English

Spanish

French

Now,

press _ _ again

to leave this screen.

....... MENU ....... 1

SET UP VCR /
SET CLOCK /

/

(ENGLfSH) 1

....... MENU .......

PREPARAR VCR I
I FIJAR RELOJ /
I FIJAR CANAL I

/ u(EIf=_P[_'I_L_'e[ct'f_xt11 /

/ ELE_

I .......MENU....... /

REGLAGE MAGNETOSCOPE I
REGLAGE RORLOGE /

(FRAN_AIS) I

SEL. TOUR. MOLETTE I

_ REGLER APP. MOLETTE /

FIN APP. MENU J

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to display the menu.

ROTATE TO SELECT

Then, _ _
use PoWo

to first, select SET UP CHANNEL
from the menu and then press to

set your antenna system
(TV or CATV).

ROTATE TO SELECT

Now, _

use _s_.jo

to select AUTO SET

and then press to start Auto Set.

....... MENU ....... 1

/

SET UP VCR /
SET CL(?_ K /

I° ='_" /

IDIOMALANGUE /

(ENGLISH) 1

SELECT ROTATE WHEEL /
SET PUSH WHEEL /

END PUSH MENU KEY J

SET UP CHANNEL .... 1

/

t_aUL-_']Ul__a : CATV /

AUTO SET /
CABLE BOX SET UP /
VCR Plus+ CH SET UP 1

/

SELECT ROTATE WHEEL J
SET PUSH WHEEL /

END PUSH MENU KEY |

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In case the clock is wrong, or a power failure occured, i

Press MENU D

to display the menu.

ROTATE TO SELECT

Then, _

use F_

PUSH TO

SET

to: (A) Select SET CLOCK.

(B) Select MANUAL SET.
(C) Set the date, time, and

D.S.T. (Daylight Saving
Time).

Now,
press _ l_l twice

to start the clock and exit

this mode.

....... MENU .......

SET UPVCR
SETUP CHANNEL

IDIOMA/LANGUE

(ENGLISH)
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY

..... SET CLOCK .....

SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY

1_]1_!-SET CLOCK .... ]

DST : ON

,E'JI-d'dI_TK_

BY ROTATING WHEEL

-'i PUSH CLEAR; :PUSH WHEEL E
TO START PUSH MENU KEY

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For convenience, the Auto Clock Set feature was

introduced in the One Time VCR Setup section.

However, the following instructions are provided in

case:

• Auto clock set was not available at the time one
time setup was done, but is available now.

• You changed cable boxes.

• The PBS channel over which clock data is sent
was changed by the broadcast company.

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Press _

to display the menu.

ROTATE TO SELECT

Use

PUSH TO

SET

to select SET CLOCK and
then, to select AUTO SET.

..... SET CLOCK .....

MANUAL SET

SELECT: ROTATE WHEEL
SET : PUSH WHEEL

END : PUSH MENU KEY

Useo ca

PUSH TO [ ..... SET CLOCK ..... 1

SET | ARE YOU USING

to select YES or NO. / ACABLEBOX?

If YES, go to step 4. / NErO
If NO, enter your local PBS / SELECTROTATEWHEEL

channel t:T:taorts::_o clock set. [ ESENT pPUSHHMWEHNEuELKEY

Use /

PO_HjO

to select your cable box r ..... SETCLOCK ..... 1

. . / PLEASE SELECT YOUR

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nOOK-Up. | CABLE BOX SET UP

If CABLE BOX'_ VCR'_ TV, / '= =o "

• _ -- / VCR'->CABLE BOX-_TV

go to step b on page/. / SELECT ROTATEWHEEL
If VCR "* CABLE BOX "_TV, / SET PUSHWHEEL

enter your local PBS channel[ END PUSHMENU KEY

to start auto clock set. /

Continued on the next page...

...Continued from page 6

If your cable box Is remote controllable,
and the Cable Box Control section on

page 17 has been completed.

Turn your cable box on.

ROTATE TO SELECT

Then, press _ _ three times.

PUSH TO

First press confirms the PBS channel.

Second press confirms cable box output channel.

Third press starts auto clock set.

OR

If your cable box is not remote
controllable, or the Cable Box Control
section on Dage 17 has not been

completed.

Turn your cable box on and tune it

to your local PBS channel.

ROTATE TO SELECT

Then, use _

PU_.rTO

to enter your cable box

output number.

Dill m]

(The channel you tune
your VCR to in order to
watch cable stations.)

If you are using Audio/Video ack connections,

enter "VIDEO OUT" as the out)ut channel.

..... SETCLOCK .....

PLEASE ENTER CABLE BOX
OUTPUT CHANNEL

SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY

• AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETED appears if
everything was set correctly. Press MENU to

exit.

• AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE appears
if auto clock set is not available in your area, or
an entry error was made. In this case, press the
Wheel to display the manual set clock screen.

(See the Manual Clock Set section on page 5.)

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET:

Auto clock set will be pedormed when the VCR is turned

O_the _rst time each day. It you use a cab%ebox and you

want auto clock set to be performed, the cable box must
be left on at the time the VCR power is turned off. Also, if
the cable box control steps on page 17 have not been
completed, or your cable box is not remote controllable,
the cable box must be tuned to your PBS channel.

Select a channel

using the NUMBERED keys
on the remote control.

Then, ADD/DLT

pres,@ ii1

to add or delete the channel.

CHANNEL 08 DELETED

_or

ADDED

• To select a deleted channel, use the NUMBERED
keys on the remote control. Each time a deleted

channel is selected, it will flash in the Multi Function
Display.

When selecting CATV channels 100 to 125 with the

NUMBERED keys, first press the 100 key and then
enter the remaining two digits.
For example, for channel 125:
Press NUMBERED keys 100-2-5.

Helpful Notes

• This VCR will accurately maintain its calendar

up to Dec. 31,2013, 11:59PM.

• Make entries within 5 minutes, or the VCR exits the
Set Clock screen.

• Normal TV or Cable channels are automatically
selected and placed in memory depending on how your

_/CP, is hooked up.

• By pressing the Wheel or CLEAR button repeatedly,

you canskip forwardorbackward overcorrect entries

and go directly to a specific item.

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Blue Ilun ibersi lettel b iex. I[I _IP_) col respond with fold-out Control Referel_cu Guide (,Iron[ pugs).

Whenever a function
button is pressed

(PLAY, FF, etc.) or
the channel is changed,
a 4 second OSD will
appear first in large and
then small characters.

These indicators will _

appear only when a
stereo and/or SAP

broadcast signal is
being received.

FF 10

FF CH 1 0
STEREO

SAP

Press _

to display the menu.

ROTATE TO SELECT

Then, _ I_

use

PUSH TO

SET

to make your selection.

(See page 4 for details.)

....... MENU .......

SET UP VCR

_ql _o]mEolo,_J_
SET UPCHANNEL

IDIOMNLANGUE
(ENGLISH)

SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY

• To get the most from each feature, it is
recommended that you read the Operation
Manual before attempting any operation.

DISPLAY

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Press 0

to display the overlay
shown at right. Function Time Channel

Status I

RecTime Remainin_ f I I "t

(OTRmodeonlyseeU ;2 EO2:°°AM

pagelO.) , SAP / n/

Audi°M°del / I /

_ o,sP_Y L / I J
=-'ress -- ,,i,, / I

again U II! Counter Tape Speed

to leave this mode.

If a blank section of tape is encountered in the

Play mode or the channel you select has no
broadcast, the TV screen will change to a solid
blue field.
The screen will remain blue until a recorded

signal is again detected or an active channel is

selected.

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These displays will alert you to a missed
operation or provide further instructions.

If no active channels are

found for CHANNEL

MEMORY...

NO CHFOUND

PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA

CABLE CONNECTIONTHEN

PUSH VCR CH UP KEYAGAIN

If you attempt to set or
review a Timer Recording

and the Clock is not set...

PLEASE SET CLOCK

BEFORE PROGRAMMING

If a Timer Program was not
completed before exiting the
Program mode...

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PROGRAM IS INCOMPLETE

After a Timer Program has
been set...

TURN VCR OFF

FOR TIMER RECORDING

If you press REC on the
remote control or REC
and PLAY on the VCR,
and a cassette is inserted
with no record tab...

If you press PLAY, FF, REW,

or REC on the remote control

or if you press REC and
PLAY, PLAY, FF, REW on

the VCR without a cassette

inserted...

If you press POWER or
STOP during a Timer

Recording... (visible in
VCR mode only)

If you press VCR Plus+

during a normal Recording

or One Touch Recording...

CHECK CASSETTE

RECORD TAB

NO CASSETTE
PLEASEINSERT A CASSETTE

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TO CANCEL TIMER REC /
PUSH POWER THEN STOP KEY

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I_ Check list before you begin

[] All connections are made (see separate Connection Guide).
[] Your VCR is plugged in.

1

Turn TV on.
Select it's VCR Channel

(CH3 or CH4).

• The TV channel is the same number you set on the
back of the VCR (see separate Connection Guide).

2

insert a
cassette

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.vcR0°w°,c°m-°°I -,/ I......_vcR_

automatically. Playback / I \

begins if cassette has Thisindicator lightsin the
no record tab. Multi Function Display.

3

Press _ Ikl (orl_)

to start playback.

4

Press

FFIe

or _1_ (or_)

tO quickly locate a scene during playback.
Press PLAY to release search mode.

• SP modetapeshavea searchspeedof9 times
and SLP modetapes27 timesthe normalspeed.

• Somenoisebarswiltapvearduringsearch.

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STOP

Press !_ UTJ(orlgl)

to stop playback.

Then,

t ress Ill " "

on the VCR to eiect,the cassette.

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I Caution:

Please inspect your cassette tape

for any loose or peeling labels as it

may become jammed in your unit.

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Playback Features .

These features work best in SP or SLP mode.
Sound will be muted.

Slow Motion Playback

Press _6w Ir_

pLAY

Then, press _ I_"11( orI_II)

to release.

Still (Freeze) Frame Picture

Press P_E

to freeze and release the picture.

• TO reduce picture noise:

First, place the VCR in slow motion mode.
Then, when the pictureisclear using

TRACKING h,/V, press PAUSE.

Frame by Frame Advance

While in Still mode, sl_w

hold down _ r_

to advance the still picture one frame at a
time. Press PAUSE to release.

Digital Auto Picture

This feature automatically controls the video
output signal for improved picture resolution
or less noise depending on the tape condition.

Digital Auto Trackin_

This feature continuously analyzes the signal
and adjusts for optimum picture quality.

Manual Tracking Control

Use during Playback and Slow Motion to reduce
picture noise.

VCR

Press _i _m!_ ( °r I_ll )

until the picture clears up.
To return to the Auto Tracking mode, press
the VCR POWER button off and then on again.

V-Lock Control

Use during Still mode to reduce jitter.

VCR

until the picture is stabilized.

Dyn_morphous TM Metal Head!

CNR (Color Noise Reduction)/,

_INR (AdvAnced Noise Reduction)

DynAmorphous TM Metal Head increases
playback and record picture quafity. (JoJor Noise

Reduction reduces the color noise. Advanced

/ Noise Reduction reduces the luminance noise.

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[_ Check list before you begin

[] Connections are made (see separate Connection Guide).
[] VCR is Plugged in.
[] TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel (CH3 or CH4).

Insert a

_ cassette

with record tab.

• VCR power comes ii

on automatically.

.... VCR.... '

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_t

U

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2

3

to select a channel to (

be recorded, l STOP

• TO record from an outside
source, see "Selecting the

Input Mode" section on
next page.

4

CH 02

SPEED

Press 0 _j

until the desired speed
appears on-screen.

SLP

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REC/TIME

Press (_) _ (or Dand r_)

to start recording.

VCRfTV

Press 0 n (or_)

whilethe recordingisinprogressto tuiiioff

the VCR indicator in the Multi Function Display.

Then, use the TV channel controls

to select a program for viewing.
The VCR will continue to record your program

while you watch any channel you choose.

• You can switch back and forth between the
channel being recorded and the channel you
are viewing by using the VCR/TV selector.

Turn TV on.

Select VCR

Channel.

Channel 3 or 4.

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This indicator lights inthe Multi I

FunctionDisplay. If not,press I

VCR the VCRFIV selector to turn it on.

,.en,

press _ (OrIl_)

toselectchannels.

Now, VCR/TV

press 0 LI (orF_ )

to turn the VCR indicator off, or simply turn the
VCR off to select channels with the TV controls.

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_To_ (orIrl

Press !_._J _1 )

to stop recording.

You can set up tile VCR to turn itself off at a preset
time making it a one touch timer recording.

In step 4, REC/TIME

continue to press @ _ (or El)

to set the recording length.

Each press will change the time as shown
in the diagram below.

The TIMER indicator lights in the Multi Function Display.

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Press " Previous Present

to display the

Channel Channel

last channel you
were watching. CH08_----_CH10

• When selecting channels with the VCR CH UP/
DOWN key, the channels must be displayed for

at least 4 seconds in order for the VCR to
recognize them as a new selection.

Helpful Notes

• Holding down the VCR CH A/y key will increase
the channel search speed.

• Press PAUSE to pause the recording in progress.

• The recording time remaining will appear when the
DISPLAY button is pressed during OTR mode

(See page 8).

Connections you'll need to make.

(Choose front or rear connection.)

Playing (Source) VCR

Recording (Editing) VCR

Audio In

TV for Monitoring

In (L)_

CH3 or 4

Front View

for front audio/video

Video In

In

1

2

3

4

5

Insert a pre-recorded tape

into the Playing (Source) VCR.

Then, insert a blank tape

with record tab into the Recording (Editing) VCR.

Select "LINE"

as the input on the Recording VCR.
LINE1: For rear audio/video connection.
LINE2: For front audio/video connection.

• See right section for LINE input information.

Press PLAY

on the Playing VCR.

Then, press PAUSE

when the tape reaches the point you want to
start copying.

Press REC and PLAY

at the same time on the Recording VCR.

3"hen, press PAUSE

immediately.

Press PAUSE

on both VCRs (at the same time), to.]zP,g[O_f_[_

Then, press STOP

on both VCRs to &[0J2.J_g,

Turn the TV on and select its VCR
channel (either channel 3 or 4).

Then, set the VCR/TV selector

on the Recording VCR to the "VCR" position.

Press _

to display the menu.

ROTAT_ TO SELECT

Then, _] I_

use P_do

to first, select SET UP VCR f
and then, to choose TUNER |

or LINE (LINE1 or LINE2). |

• LINE1: For rear audio/video |

connection. /

LINE2: For front audio/video /

connection

k

MENU ....... 1

SET CLOCK

SET UP CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE

(ENGLISH)
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY

t_.3L-"IIIL_t]=

I

..... SET UP VCR ..... /

J

REPEAT P4Ay OFF

i TUNER

SET AUDIO MODE

SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY

• You can also select "LINE1" or "LINE2" using the
VCR CH A/V key. The numbers will change in
the order shown.

LiN(_E 2L I--2ET_3(CA25TV)or(6T_9)_

" _en LINE \s se\ecte_, "LI" or "L2"" is _\spta_te_ _n

I the IVlLllti FLirict_on E)_sp_ay (!'!i) tot about 4 seconds.

aution:

nauthorized exchanging and/or copying of |

pyrighted recordings may be copyright infringemenJn_

Helpful Note

• ByusingthePAUSEbutton(ontheRecording

unit) while copying is in progress, you can edit out

unwanted parts of the original recording.

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