Panasonic PV-C2080, PV-C2060 Owner’s Manual

Panasonic

Combination VCR

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Operating Instructions

Models No. PV-C2060 / PV-C2080

As an ENERGY STAFF Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of

America has determined that this PENrOduCtor product model meets the

ERGY STAFF guidelines for

energy efficiency.

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to

connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. (Gu{a para rapida consulta

en espa_ol est& incluida.)

Easy Taping.

LSQT0185B

ImportantSafeguardsand Precautions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL

I READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND I

WARNINGS INTHE MANUAL AND ON UNIT

[ INSTALLATION J

1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION

Operate only from power source indicated on unit or in this manual, if uncertain, have your Electnc

Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer

verify your home power source.

2 POWER CORD PLUG

For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one wide blade), or a three-wire grounding type plug. Always hold the plug firmly and make sure your hands are dry when plugging in or unplugging the AC power cord. Regularly remove dust, dirt, etc. on the plug.

P_OL&RIZF-O _LUG_CAU_TJ_ _N: The plug fits into outlet one way. If it cannot be fully inserted, try reversing it. If it Still will not fit. have an electrician install the proper wall outlet, Do not tamper with the plug.

G.R OU ND! NG, PL U+G_O__AU_T_IQ _N_

The plug requires a three-hole grounding outlet.

If necessary, have an electrician install the proper outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.

3 POWER CORD

TO avoid unit malfunction, and to protect against

electrical shock, fire or personal injury:

- Keep power cord away from heating appliances and walking traffic, Do not rest heavy objects on, or roll such objects over the power cord.

- Do not tamper with the cord in any way.

- An extension cord should have the same type plug (poladzed or grounding) and must be securely connected.

- Overloaded wall outlets or extension cords is a fire hazard.

- Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous and Should

be replaced by a qualified electric=an.

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat

generated during operation. If blocked, heat

build-up may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes.

For your protection; a. Never cover ventilation slots while unit is ON, or

operate unit while placed on a bad, sofa, rug, or other soft surface.

b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case

or rack. unless properly ventilated.

5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR

SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

DO not place unit over or near a heater or regulator, in direct sunlight, etc. If unit is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense in unit and on the tape

causing damage

6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

• Never place unit on support or stand that is not firm. _eveL and adequately strong. The unit could fall causing serious _r_ _ injury to a child or adult and damage to the unit.

• Move any appliance and cart combination with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause objects to overlum.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions,

J OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION !

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

An outside antenna or cable system must --'_-__

be properly grounded o prov de some Y_- -_';'2,"_"

protection against built up static ._ ........ _,_4 *"'

charges and voltage Jf _->,J_["_

Section 810 of the ,_"- ...... /_"_f, .'_t_'._.%,,_.

Nat onal E ectncal Code. ...._,.._ J

Canadapa.tofthe .......... ....

Canadian Electrical Code) -_'_-_.,__" __,,.,_.,%_,,_ provides intarmation "_ ""-_'_'+_,_',_o'_ "'*""_'_'"'

regarding proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit. size of grounding conductors, location oi antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode

2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

LINES OR CIRCUITS

Locate an outside antenna system well away trom power lines and

electric light or power circuits so it will never touch these power sources

should it ever tall, When installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines, circuits or ether power sources as this could be fatal,

J USING THE UNIT J

Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location, refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.

1 KEEP UNITWELL AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE,

such aS vases, sinks, tubs, etc.

2 IF EXPOSEDTO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG IMPACT,

unplug unit and have it inspected by a qualified service

technician before use.

3 ELECTRICAL STORMS

During a lightning storm, or before leaving unit unused for extended periods of time, disconnect all equipment from the

power source as welt as the antenna and cable system.

4 WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

• DO NOT OPERATE IF:

- liquid has spilled into unit.

- unit was dropped or otherwise damaged.

- unit emits smoke, malodors, or noises. Immediately unplug unit. and have it inspected by a service

technician to avoid potential fire and shock hazards.

• Never drop or push any object through openings in unit.

Touching internal parts may Cause electric shock or fire hazard.

• Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, away from unit to

avoid electrical interference.

5 USING ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to

avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.

6 CLEANING UNIT

Unplug unit. Use a clean, dry. chemically untreated cloth to gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids. aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray or seep into unit and cause electrical shock. Any substance, such as wax. adhesive tape. etc. may mar the cabinet sudace. Exposure to

greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts

I SERVICE _ _ j

1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the unit does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or

remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in the manual. Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician.

2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer, or have equal safety characteristics as

original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may result

in fire. electric shock, or other hazards.

3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING

After unit is serviced or repaired, request that a through safety check be done as described in the manufacturer's service

literature to insure video unit is in safe operating condition.

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sdcuritd

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Avertissement: Afin de prdvenir tout risque d'incendie ou de chocs dlectriques, ne pas

exposer cet appareil & la pluie ou a une humidite excessive.

Attention: Pour dviter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche

dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

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

equipment,

Only use those tapes with the _ mark, It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.11 9

of the FCC rules.

FCC WARNING: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment

would void the user's authority to operate.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOC_

DO NOT OPEN

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

voltage within the unit may have sufficient

magnitude to cause electric shock.

Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind

of contact with any inside part of this unit.

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.

ImportantSafeguardsand Precautions ... 2

"To

Use

Enjoy

Start!

Now!

more!

Before Using .................................. 6

• Accessories .................... 6 • Record/Playback Time ... 6

• Loading the Batteries ...... 6 • Prevent Accidental

Tape Erasure .................. 6

TV Operation ................................ 10

(Main Operation, NIGHT (NITE) Mode, Using the 100 Key, Rapid Tune, Audio Mute, Phones, SELF-DEMO Mode)

MTS Broadcast /

TV Stereo System ........................ 11

(Stereo/SAP/Mono broadcast, Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing)

Timer Recording .................. 14 ~ 15

(Main Operation, Cancel, Replace or Clear Program Contents)

Timer Programming using

VCR

• Cable Box Setup .................... 17

• VCR Plus+ Channel Setup ..... 18

• VCR Plus+ System Programming ... 19

Plus+ ®

--system ....... ...... 16 ~

Other

Information!

TV Timer Features ................ 20 ~ 21

• ON-TIMER with Alarm ............ 20

• SLEEP TIMER ........................ 21

• INSTANT ALARM ................... 21

Closed Caption System ...... 22 ~ 23

• Closed Caption Mode Feature ..... 22

• Caption On Mute Feature ............. 23

Tape Operation ..................... 24 ~ 27

• Commercial Skip ........... 24 • Zero Search .................. 25

• Program End Search .... 24 • Auto Operation Functions ... 25

• Tape Position Display ... 24 • VHS IndexSearch System .. 26, 27

• Repeat Play .................. 25

Reset Language, Channels, Clock... 46

On-Screen Display (OSD) ........... 47

Unit Information ........................... 48

Before Requesting Service ......... 49

i i,] i_._....__ _l, [,.[...w,._.,,| H: [,To_i i a ../;1_F;TWM_.I._.i

Connections ............................................................... 7

• Outdoor Antenna Connections ...... 7

• DSS/Cable box Connections ......... 7

One Time Setup ................................................... 8 ~ 9

(Language, Channel, Clock)

p= ,,hk_.ay..ac., a T_n__r.e................... •...................................

(Main Operation, Forward or Reverse Search, Still Picture, Slow Motion, Frame by Frame

Advance, Features for a Quality Picture)

Record On a Tape .................................................... 13

(Main Operation, One Touch Recording(OTR), Selecting Input Mode)

Special VCR Features ...................................... 28 ~ 32

• Channel Caption .................... 28, 29 • Weak Signal Display ON/OFF ......... 32

• Time Stamp ........................... 30, 31 o VCR Lock ..................................... 32

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) .................................... 33

FM Radio .......................................................... 34 ~ 35

• FM Radio Setup ........................... 34 • Using FM Radio ........................... 35

• FM ANTENNA Setup ................... 34 • To select Audio Mode for FM Radio .... 35

FM Transmitter (For Model PV-C2080 only) .................. 36

(FM Transmitter Carry Frequency Setup, FM Transmitter Setup, Speaker with FM Transmitter Setup)

Picture Adjustment ................................................. 37

V-Chip Control Feature ................................... 38 - 41

• Enter Secret Code ....................... 38 • Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings .. 40

• Setup US MOVIES Ratings ......... 39 • Blocking Message ........................ 41

Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature ..... 42 ~ 43

• The Universal Remote Control Setup .... 42 • Remote Warning ON/OFF ................. 43

• Using the Universal Remote Controls .... 42 * DSS/Cable Box Brand Code Numbers .... 43

Audio Feature (For Model PV-C2080 only) ........... 44 ~ 45

Service Center List .................................................. 50

Spanish Quick Use Guide ............................... 51 ~ 53

Location of Controls ................................................ 54

Warranty ................................................... Back Cover

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 information below. The serial number is on the tag

located on the back of your unit.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

Accessories

[] Remote Control

LSSQ0198

° I I

1) Open the cover.

2) Insert batteries as marked.

® )

[] Batteries

2 "AA"

TO order accessories, call toll free 1-800-332-5368,

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

Tape Speed Type of Video Cassette

Setting T60 I T120 T160

SP 2 Hours

(Standard Play) 1 Hour 2 Hours 40 Minutes

LP ;_ 5 Hours (Long Play) 2 Hours i 4 Hours i 20 Minutes

3) Close the cover.

[] Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Break off the tab to protect.

Record Tab

Screw driver

To record again.

SLP 3 Hours I 6 Hours 8 Hours (Super Long Play)

Cover the hole

with cellophane tape.

Unhook the antenna from your

previous TM or VCR and connect Rto the back of the unit as shown in the

diagram. If your antenna system has separate

UHF and VHF lead-ins, you need a UHFNHF Band Mixer (not supplied.)

WARNING:

When using "Nut type" RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers only.

Overtightening may damage terminals.

UHFNHF Band _, I_

(Flat) Twin Lead k I r'_m_--@

Mixer (not supplied) r \_

300O.mCabne IP1t

(Round) 75 Ohm _-._/ I/_- -_ _ _j'_"

coaxia_Cabne,I_#/ I I_i_

....... or

from/ 300-75 ohm _ - ]" _,

Antenna Transformer F_ ......... _--

(not supplied) _

(Flat) Twin Lead 300 Ohm Cable <Model PV-C2060 unit is shown here>

_ Back of unit

• Without a Cable Box .__

You can; Antenna ',,

• record or view unscrambled channels. You cannot; 'i or

• record or view scrambled channels. __,ABLE"

• view a channel other than the one -1-

selected for any type of recording.

• With a Cable Box ,F_

You can; ,/Antenna

• record or view any channel including scrambled channels. _ii or NOTE: Channel selection must be made at the cable box.

You cannot;

• view a 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.

Note to CABLE System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System

Installers attention to Article 820°40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that

the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

\,,,CABL E /:

unit

VHF/ UHF

unit

Cabte Box

°iT

• With a DSS Receiver

You can;

• record or view any channel including scrambled channels.

NOTE: Channel selection must be made at the DSS

Receiver,

You cannot;

• view a 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: The DSS receiver must be turned off to view

programs from a cable box or antenna. See the DSS manual for details.

;!'Antenna

;i, or

' CABLE

Satellite unit

Receiver I

tN IN(.._

°UTT T

VHF/ UHF

When the unit is turned on the first time, setup mode is entered automatically.

_ Press POWER* on

O the remote or unit.

Process of Setup

PUSH CH • :English

OPRIMIR OH • :Espa_o[

APe VOL ÷ :Fran_ais

• If wrong language is set, complete "Reset all unit Memory Functions" steps page 48.

• If you use a cable box, it must be tefl on.

CHANNEL/CLOCKAUTOSET

SELECTLANGUAGE

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE AND IF YOU USE A CABLE

BOX. TUNE IT TO YOUR

LOCAL PBS Ca THEN,,,

PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY

c. _UTOSETP.OCEED,NG____

Select the language.

_-- - for English _- Lfor Spanish

(_ - -for French

Start ChannelAuto Set and Clock Auto Set.

(Espafiol)

(Frangais)

Press CH •.

CHANNEL_

DOWN

VOLUME

AUTO CLOCK SET

PROCEEDING

Case 1 (Setup completed)

6/7/2000WED12:00PM

SETTING : CH 10

AUTO CLOCK SET

COMPLETED

END : PUSH CH UP KEY

[ IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET !

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

• tuned to the PBS channel at the time the unit power is turned off if you want auto clock set to be done. If using a DSS receiver, it must be turned off for auto clock set.

• If a Cable Box or DSS receiver is connected to the unit via AudioNideo Jacks, an RF coaxial cable must also be connected for auto clock set and channel auto set features.

• If for any reason the time is changed manually, automatic time correction will not occur.

OST:ON

• If your area observes daylight saving time and DST is set to ON, but the

time is incorrect; complete the Time

Zone Adjust steps on the next page.

Press CH • to exit.

• If your area observes daylight saving time,

but you would like to turn the DST feature off, complete the 'q'o Set or Reset the Clock" step on page

46 and set DST : OFF,

AUTO CLOCK SET [

is INCOMPLETE

PUSH ACTION TO S_T CLOCK next page.

(Setup incomplete)

See Case 2

Cas___ Set TIME ZONE ADJUST.

Display MAIN MENU.

1 _0 Press ACT ON.

Display SET CLOCK

;creen.

• to select "CLOCK"

2) Press ACTION

SELECT ;& • <1 _ KEY SET :ACTION KEY

,_ 1) Press A•• •

_O to display.

s l-i - tT,ME-- --

AUTO CLOCK SET

1 SETCL0CMANUAL .= K •

SELECT:A • KEY SET :< I= KEY

END t ACTION KEY

4[ l'n°setu"

Clock Setup is Incomplete Set the clock manually.

ZONE ADJUST.

1) Press AI,V

to select.

"_{:_)" 2)Press..to

subtract or add hour(s) as

necessary.

Press ACTION twice.

•TIME ZONE ADJUST returns to "0" if clock is set

manually.

• This unit's calendar is accurately maintained up to Dec. 31, 2089, 11:59 PM.

• Channel auto set selects normal TV or Cable channels depending on your unit

hookup.

AUTOCLOC_SET _-_ Press ACTION

_s _:O_PL_'TE to exit this

aI !°sPa'TETcLOOKscreen,o

PUSHACTIONTO SETCLOCK mode.

manually.

I_. ---°'T-:PN- . 1) Press A.to

SELECT:A• KEY , , select the month.

lENS% 2) Press • tO set.

O (Clock starts.)

lietth i'°c'

• Likewise set date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time.)

To Make Corrections,

repeatedly press • • to move to error, then correct.

Press ACTION twice

End setup.

-- ACTION key on the unit --

_ _ YOU carl operate the

I_ menu screen using unit

buttons.

........ TOdisplay the menu,

On Unit press STOP/EJECT and

To exit the menu, repeat above with or without tape inserted.

-- Using A•• • keys --

On Remote

nEW together with no tape inserted.

A:CHUP

• : CH DOWN

• :VOLUME UP

• : VOLUME DOWN Whenever the menu or p[ogram screen is

displayed, CHANNEL UP/DOWN

function as _1_ and VOLUME UP/DOWN

function as _il • only.

the remote or unit. Press POWER* on

[_Check list before you begin. E] Allconnectionsare made. (See page7.)

[] Your unit is plugged in.

Select a channel.

Using CH &V or NUMBERED

(Z_ (!3 (!)

keys.

ASC

24 Iltlfllllll ......................

Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen is easier on your eyes during night time use.

NIGHT

Set NIGHT mode.

NITE • NIGHT mode may be

Q selected when watching

EI Press NITE.

TV, playing a tape, or

while in FM mode.

Model PV-C206O unit is shown here.

PLAY/

3 REPEAT

1 2 PHONES

Jack

To Cancel, press NITE.

• Previous settings are restored.

• NIGHT mode is canceled when power is turned off or power

failure occurs.

• Using the 100 key

When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the

NUMBERED keys, first press the 100 key, and then enter the remaining two digits.

• Rapid Tune

Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching.

• Audio Mute

Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound, Press again, to restore the previous sound level.

• Phones

Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones (not supplied) to the Phones Jack,

• SELF-DEMO Mode

With Power ON, hold down PLAY/REPEAT on the unit for 5 seconds to display demo screen.

Repeat this to exit.

ICH

IP/DOWN

VOL

P/DOWN

"2NUMBERED

KEYS

I" NITE

I i!

The following are possible broadcast types with their accompanying on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with a " (_ " mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To change the audio mode for these broadcasts, follow the "Select Audio Mode for TV

Viewing" section (below.)

being received.

I isplay the broadcast signal

Press DISPLAY to display,

MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast

I_STEREO 6" SP b SAP

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo (main language) and Secondary Audio

Program (sub language) broadcasts are

I STOP 12:00AM ABC

both being received simultaneously. Select the STEREO or SAP audio mode.

MTS Stereo broadcast

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast. Select STEREO audio mode.

• If stereo broadcast is weak and the display flickers, select MONO audio mode for

possibly better results,

Equipped with dbx ® -TV Noise Reduction

for true MTS reproduction.

d6x ® -TV Noise Reduction is required for

good stereo separation and audio fidelity.

dbx ® is a registered trademark, and is

licensed by dbx ® Technology Licensing.

STOP 12 ;OOAM ABC

STER[-O SP

_SAP

_ONO

O:O0:OO

SAP broadcast

Secondary Audio Program (sub language,)

Select SAP audio mode for the sub language.

MONO broadcast Normal monaural sound broadcast,

AUDIO Press AUDIO to select the desired

%====_

< Example >

audio mode as described above.

(Arrow shows selection.)

• Each press of AUDIO will change the audio

mode as shown below.

• "SAP" is selected with first press of AUDIO.

i f s_oP _2_oo*. _ 1

Press / 00eo /

AUDIO / sAP - .--+J ....

DISPLAY

AUDIO

.°+o+s'+1

.......... I_M_REO_ SP

Press

L AUDIO _

Press

AUDIO _L ...............................

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This stereo system is designed for TV viewing only. Recording

and playback will always be in monaural.

Model PV-C2060 unit is shown here.

EJECT_I @

CD (:E)_i_ -TRACKING/

V-LOCK

cz_az_co [ !

GD (Z) (DD _I_

[_lPCheck list before you begin.

[] All connections are made. (See page 7,) [] Your unit is plugged in.

Insert a cassette.

• The unit power comes on automatically.

To prevent tape jam

Inspect your cassette tapes and

remove any loose or peeling labels.

PLAy I Press PLAY.

• Playback begins if cassette has no record tab.

• To Find a Particular Scene

Forward Search --->Press FF

(To release, press PLAY or FF)

Reverse Search .--) Press REW

(To release, press PLAY or REW)

• To view a Still (Freeze) picture .-->

Press PAUSE/SLOW (To release, press PLAY)

• TO view in Slow Motion ---> Press and hold PAUSE/SLOW in the Still mode

(To rerease, press PLAY)

• To view Frame by Frame Advance -->

Press PAUSE/SLOW in the Stillmode (Torelease,pressPLAY)

REW- I-'-=_,, _ _ STOP

PAUSE /

/SLOW

You can operate on the unit

• Press to stop and/or eject tape.

After the unit is in Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes, it will switch to Stop mode automatically to protect the tape and the video head.

• To stop .--) Press STOP

• To rewind tape --) Press REW in Stop mode

• To fast forward tape -.) Press FF in Stop mode

• To eject tape _ Press EJECT on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the unit

Digital Auto Tracking

Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality.

Man_ual Tra_;kincJ Control (to reduce picture noise)

Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to reduce picture noise. Press the 3 or 6 NUMBERED key on the remote control or CHAr*

on the unit until the picture clears up. To return to Auto Tracking, press POWER off, then on again a few seconds later.

V-Lock Control

In Still mode, the 3 or 6 NUMBERED key on the remote control

or CH _.V on the unit operate as a V-Lock control to reduce jitter.

P a naBlac.,k_r_ P_ictu[e Tube This unit uses a PanaBtack TM picture tube for better color

reproduction and picture contrast.

Model PV-C2060 unit is shown here.

[_Check list before you begin.

[] All connections are made. (See page 7.) [] Your unit is plugged in.

[] Cassette with record tab in place.

Insert a cassette.

• The unit power comes on

automatically.

Record tab

Select Channel.

Press CH AV, or NUMBERED keys.

• To select "LINE," see bottom of this page.

SELECT/SET_

,_:CH UP \

Y:CH DOWN

),:VOL UP 4:VOL DOWN

ACTION

Method 1:

Press CHAr. The display will change as

follows, f,,._ 1,,_- 2_-b 34

!, (CABLE) (TV) )

"---._LINE.,_._-125 or 69-,_._j

Method 2: a Press ACTION for MAIN MENU. b Press AV< • to select 'q-V", then press

ACTION for SET UP TV screen.

c Press AY to select "INPUT SELECT," and

then press • to select "TUNER" or "LINE."

d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

Select Recording speed (see page 6.)

Press SPEED,

SP = Standard Play LP = Long Play

SLP = Super Long Play

• Selected speed is displayed.

SPEED

REC Start Recording.

1_ Press REG.

• To stop _ Press STOP

• One Touch Recording (OTR) Press REC repeatedly to set the recording length

(30 min - 4 hours.)

• The unit stops recording at a preset time.

• PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit.

• To edit out unwanted podions, press PAUSE to pause and resume recording.

• You cannot view another channel during recording.

• After the unit has been in Rec Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and video head.

• The remaining recording time of an OTR can be displayed by pressing DISPLAY.

You can operate on the unit <Model PV-C2060 unit is shown here.>

1Insert a cassette. 2 4

• Press to stop. REC indicator

You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away.

Display PROGRAM screen.

Press PROG/VCR+*.

SET PROGRAM

.._._._ 1) Press Ay

[3_lPcheck list before you begin.

[] All connections are made. (See page 7.)

[] Your unit is plugged in.

[] The clock is set to correct time.

[] The tape is long enough. [] The record tab is in place.

ONT!MER

SELECT:• • KEY

SET :lJ KEY END : PROG KEY

•_, to select.

Select TIMER PROGRAM.

" display.

• If a program is already in memory, press &V, and • to select an

unused program number.

Set the recording DATE.

--._.--- 1) Press AT

..................... SLP

,(_. to select.

v<_>-._ 2) Press I_ or •

" to set.

E_ rB_9........3r--r-- 2....-

Today's _ 7 SELECT A/• Selection Order DAILY

Date LWEEKLY . WEEKLY WEEKLY ._

(SAT) ..... (MON) -- (SUN)

Repeat step 3 to set:

• start time, stop time

• Channel (or LINE for outside source)

• Category [N/A (not applicable),

• Speed (SP, LP, SLP)

6"_ I

SPORTS, MOVIE, COMEDY,

MUSIC, DRAMA]

2) Press I_ to

• 1-31 = One time

• DALLY = MON-FRI

• WEEKLY SUN~SAT. = Same time once a

week

I _ IJ_CT LI(_H_

I ,.--_...... _JI SET

SELECT

I _ _ Q -3-,:CH uP

' .O _ O,. :', _" v:CHDOWN

/,' .__'b-_./_, :_ ' .41 _ VOL UP

( il _,c_ i._<. , :VOLDOWN

',"O _ OeJ/.'

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Make the notes.

TODAY ABC (,If not wanted

...................... sp , ,

[ END :PCtOG/ACTION KEY _ f_

• Characters will change in the following order. 0

_- PROG/VCR+

• 9 ...... 2--1--0--/--! 4_

Continued on the next page.

• 2 minutes before Timer recording is performed, "PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC" appears and/or the PROG TIMER indicator flashes. Be sure a cassette with record tab is loaded and the unit is in Stop mode.

• If the start times of two programs overlap, the lower numbered program will have priority.

• If the start time for a Timer Recording comes up during a normal recording or One Touch Recording (page 13), the Timer Recording will not be

performed.

• If there is a power interruption of more than one minute, the recording may not be performed or continue,

• If "INCOMPLETE" appears after all items have been set, check all entries and make necessary corrections,

go to step 5.)

1) Press • to

begin.

2) Press •V to select.

3) Press• or •

to set.

4) Press (or ACTION)

to end._*A-- B-- C ...... Z-- BLANK-- -- --&_]

__ Timer Recording Using __

unit Buttons

You can set a Timer Recording using ACTION key on the unit. (See page g.)

VOL CH STOpRL_CT REW/_

oooo 12D

.-- AC1_ON--.

Press STOP/EJECT and nEW

together without a tape inserted to display MAIN MENU.

Press AV + - to select "VCR"

and STOP/EJECT and REW together to display SET UP VCR screen,

Press _.T to select "TIMER PROGRAM" and + to display the

TIMER PROGRAM screen.

Repeat main steps 3-6.

CANCEL : ADDI DLT KEY

ENO : PROG/ACT I ON KEY

End the program.

Press

O_ _ PROGNGR+

To Enter More Programs

Press AY and IP"to select and

set a blank program number, and then repeat steps 3 and 4.

(or ACTION.)

Cancel a Timer Recording:

(Recording is in progress)

Hold down STOP for a few seconds to cancel the Timer Recording.

• Any future daily er weekly recordings will be perlormed as programmed.

Exit this mode.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 14.

b[_/ Select the desired

2 8 10:OOa12:OOp125 SP

/3 _o s:0o_9:0oplo sPI program.

CANCEL : ADO/DLT KEY select.

SELECT 1-8:A • KEY ENTER :1_ KEY

END : PROG/ACT tON KEY

C To Replace program...

:< =" KEY

:PROG/ACTleN KEY

Press PROG/VCR+ (or ACTION) twice.

• If you're using a cable box, make sure that it is turned to the desired

channel and the power is left on far timer recording.

• PROG TIMER indicator lights en the unit.

1) Press !_ to display.

2) Press AV to se|ect and • or

I_ to set new program contents.

3) Press

PROG/VCR+ (or ACTION.)

Model PV-C2060 unit is shown here.

_@®Ji

bSELECT/

_\ • SET

_,! v:CH DOWN

$)/ l' :VOL UP

<:VOL DOWN

I!C PnOG Cn+

To Clear program...

P DT START STeP CH SPD

2 8 lO:OO_12:OOa125 SP I

|3 10 8:000 s:oop 10 SP/

/4 SU 910_010:00P L LP /

"C ADDIDLT

Press ADD/DLT.

ADD/DLT

_!! "STOP

Exit this mode.

Press PROG/VCR+

(or ACTION) twice.

VCR Plus+ System is... a feature that allows you to set most items of a

Timer Recording by simply entering a special

code number (PlusCode) found in TV GUIDE and selected newspaper TV listings.

Process of Recording

__:: _::1 Pr°grammingl

Ch00Se your _O_nection type from the following

• CABLE BOX --) UNIT

z_/ _ • _w_ • ......

:, Antenna

or Rear

, CABLE ,:'

VHF/UHF

Cable Box i{

Set up on page

ooz 17

)

AUDIO VIDEO Model PV-C2060 unit

is shown here.

Antenna _,

i¸ - • • ........

t/ or /

\ CABLE /

Cable Box ,,_ /

OUT

) AUDIO

• ANTENNA or CABLE --) UNIT

,' Antenna '_:

I or

CABLE :;

Rear

VHF/UHF '

Set up on page

Model PV-C2080 unit

is shown here.

Set up on

page

Programming on page

VHF/UHF

.................................. UNIT

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