Panasonic PV-C2522K User Manual

Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

Model No. PV-C2522-K

Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 to 11.

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Important Safeguards and Precautions

READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT

INSTALLATION

1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION

Operate only from power source indicated on unit or in this manual. If uncertain, have your Electric 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.

POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:

The plug fits into the outlet only 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.

GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:

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 (polarized or grounding) and must be securely connected.

- Overloaded wall outlets or extension cords are fire hazards.

- Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be replaced by a qualified electrician.

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 bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface.

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

or rack, unless properly ventilated.

AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Do not place unit over or near a heater or radiator, 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, level, and adequately strong. The unit could fall causing serious 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 overturn.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

An outside antenna or cable system must be properly grounded to provide some protection against built up static charges and voltage. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in U.S.A. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information 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 of 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 from power lines and electric light or power circuits so it will never touch these power sources should it ever fall. When installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines, circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal.

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC

- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND CLAMP

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

USING THE UNIT

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

1 KEEP UNIT WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR

MOISTURE, such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.

2 IF EXPOSED TO 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 well 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, odours, 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 surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts.

SERVICE

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 thorough safety check be done as described in the manufacturer’s service literature to ensure video unit is in safe operating condition.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

Safety Precautions

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.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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

This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that contain lead. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated 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.

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 LSSQ0341

Batteries 2 “AA”

Loading the Batteries

Battery replacement caution

•Do not mix old and new batteries.

•Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Prevent

Accidental Tape Erasure

Break off the tab to prevent recording.

Record Tab

Screwdriver

To record again.

Cover the hole with cellophane tape.

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2.5

24-15/16"(W) X 23-1/4"(H) X 18-1/4"(D)

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions ......... 2

Before Using ......................................................................................... 3

Table of Contents ................................................................................. 5

Location of Controls ........................................................................ 6, 7

Connections/Initial Setup (Ready to Play)...................................... 8, 9

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust ............. 10, 11

Playback a Tape ................................................................................. 12

Record On a Tape .............................................................................. 12

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................................................. 13

TV Operation ...................................................................................... 14

Closed Caption System ..................................................................... 15

TV Timer Features ........................................................................ 16, 17

Picture Adjustment ............................................................................ 18

FM Radio ............................................................................................. 19

Timer Recording........................................................................... 20, 21

Tape Operation ............................................................................ 22 - 24

Special VCR Features .................................................................. 25, 26

V-Chip Control Feature............................................................... 27 - 32

Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature........................... 34, 35

On-Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................. 33

Warning and Instruction Displays .................................................... 33

Unit Information ................................................................................... 4

Before Requesting Service ............................................................... 36

Servicentre List .................................................................................. 37

Warranty .............................................................................................

Index ....................................................................................................BC

Location of Controls

Light Tower™ Illuminated Remote Control

LIGHT button:

When LIGHT is pressed, available buttons in the selected mode light up, and the selected mode button (COMBO or DSS CABLE) flashes for 5 seconds. If no button is pressed, light goes out in 5 seconds to conserve batteries. Also, by holding down a button, you can confirm the selected mode (mode button will flash) in the dark.

EJECT button:

When EJECT is pressed, the tape is ejected from Cassette Compartment. If EJECT is pressed during recording, the unit will not respond to the command.

EJECT

Ejects tape.

POWER

Tu rn unit on or off.

FM/TV

Receives FM radio signal.

MUTE

Mutes the sound instantly.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects a channel.

SELECT UP/DOWN

Control navigation around on-screen menu.

ACTION

Displays Main Menu.

NUMBER Keys

Selects a channel directly.

REWIND/SEARCH

Rewinds tape, and searches reverse scene.

PLAY

Begins playback.

PAUSE/SLOW

Pauses for slow motion and frame advance picture.

SLEEP

Tu rns off the unit automatically

CM SKIP/ZERO SEARCH

In Stop mode, goes to the counter “0:00:00.“ In Play mode skips over 1 to 3 minutes of tape

NITE

Colour and picture intensity lev adjusted during night time use.

el are

SPEED

Selects recording speed.

STOP

Stops recording or playback.

COMBO

Returns to COMBO mode.

LIGHT

See above.

DSS/CABLE

Sets the remote to control some basic DDS or Cable box functions.

RAPID TUNE

Displays the last channel you were watching.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Adjusts volume.

SET/BACK SPACE

Sets a selected menu, or goes back to correct.

PROGRAM

Displays SET PROGRAM screen. You can set Timer Program and On-Timer.

TRACKING UP/DOWN

Reduces picture noise during Playback and Slow Motion.

ADD/DELETE

Adds or deletes a channel.

FAST FORWARDS/ SEARCH

Fast forwards tape, and searches forward scene.

DISPLAY/ENTER

Displays the VCR status and clock. In DSS or CABLE mode, it may be necessary after channel selection.

TAPE POSITION

Finds out present tape position and amount of tape remaining.

REC

Records the program.

Goes directly to the desired recording. Locates end point of recording.

COUNTER RESET

Resets to “0:00:00” at the desired position.

Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel

Built-In Speakers

AUDIO VIDEO IN Jack

For dubbing.

POWER

See previous page.

VOLUME UP/DOWN SET/BACK SPACE

See previous page.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN TRACKING UP/DOWN SELECT UP/DOWN

See previous page.

STOP/EJECT

See previous page.

ACTION

Press together with REW.

REWIND/SEARCH

See previous page.

ACTION

Press STOP.

together with

PLAY

See previous page.

REPEAT

Repeats a recording.

FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH

See previous page.

REC

PHONES Jack

Connect an earphone or headphones.

PROG TIMER Indicator

Lights when the unit is set for Timer Recording.

ON TIMER Indicator

Lights when the On-Timer is set.

REC Indicator

Lights during recording.

TIMER

Rear View of the Unit

AC Power Cord

When plugged into an AC outlet, the unit consumes 2.5 W of electric power in OFF condition.

See previous page.

Sets a timer alarm up to 60

minutes.

REMOTE Sensor

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal

In from your Antenna or Cable. Page 8

Connections/ Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

How to Connect

2 / 6 / 2002

WED 12 : 00PM

DST : O

UTO CLOCK SET

COMPLETED

SETT I NG : CH 1

If AUTO CLOCK SET IS

MANUAL CLOCK SET

Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on.

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

PROCEEDING

AUTO CLOCK SET

CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY

Connecting

For ANT./Cable Connect the cable from Antenna/Cable to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit.

For DSS/Cable Box Connect the OUT jack on your

VHF/UHF

UNIT

VHF/UHF

cable box to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit with an RF cable.

WARNING:

Overtightening "Nut type" RF coaxial cables may damage jacks. Finger tighten only.

VHF/UHF

Cable TV Converter Box

Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

Plug the unit power cord into an

AC wall outlet.

Power*

Press * on the remote or unit. The unit comes on and auto channel and clock set starts.

Settings are made automatically. When setup is done, this screen appears.

IN from ANT./CABLE

•

If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel in your time zone. If you use a DSS receiver, it must be turned off.

INCOMPLETE appears on screen, set the clock using

procedure as shown on

AUTO CLOCK SET

IS INCOMPLETE

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY

PRESSING ACTION KEY

next page.

1 / /

SET : START

ACT I ON

SET

CLOC

DST : O

SESETT

COMPLETED

2 / 6/

2002

WED

Press ACTION twice to start CLOCK and exit.

Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.

Press and hold both PLAY and FF on the unit for more than 5 seconds.

• The power will shut off.

•Please ignore “NO CASSETTE” warning.

ay)

Turn the unit Power on.

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again.

Manual Clock Set

If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually set the clock as follows.

Press ACTION on the Remote to display SET CLOCK Menu screen.

SET CLOCK

1 / /

EE C

MMOON

SELECT : SET : END

Press to select the month and press to set. In the same

manner, select and set the date,

ACT I ON

DST : O

year, time, and DST. (Daylight Saving Time)

2002

COMPLETED

Reset all unit Memory Functions

When moving unit to a new location, or if a mistake was made in the Initial Setup section.

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

POWER

ACTION

SELECT/SET

:CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

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.

Reset Language, Channels, Clock,

and press to select and set the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time).

5) Press ACTION twice to start the clock and exit this mode.

3) Press

to select “AUTO SET,” then press .

•After Channel Auto Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will be performed. (If clock is set manually, Clock Auto Set will not be performed.)

(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”

appears only when auto clock is set.)

M A I N MENU

T V

VCR

IDIOMA

T V

PR I NC I PAL

CANAL

REL OJ SAL I R

HO L A

F I JAR :

ACT I O

ELEG I R :

MEN

T ELE

MAGNET .

SORT I E

HORLOGECANAL

REGLER : ACT I O

SEL. :

1) Press to select language icon.

2) Press ACTION repeatedly.

For English

M A I N MENU

SET : ACT I ON

SELECT :

T V

EX I T

ANT

ENN

ABLE

LANGUAGE

1) Press to select “CLOCK.”

AUTO CLOCK SET

MMAANUNUALAL

3) Press

SET : START

ACT I ON

SET CLOCK

2 / 6/

2002

WED

0000PM

LLEE CCTT

HOUR

SELECT

T V

C H

SELECT : SET :

Language

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

3) Press to select “EXIT.” Press ACTION to exit.

LANGUAGE

VCR

EX I T

CLOC

ACT

LANGUAGE

VCR

CLOC

For Spanish

BONJOUR

For French

LANGUAGE

VCR

CLOC

Press ACTION*

to display MAIN MENU.

Channels

1) Press to select “CH.”

C H

EX I T

2) Press ACTION.

ENN

ANT

AUTO SET CHA

NNEL

EAK S I GNAL D I

SELECT : SET

END

: ACT I ON

“ANTENNA,” then

press

antenna system

(“TV” or “CABLE”).

4) Press

LANGUE

ELL

EX I T

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

SET UP CHA

ABLE

CAPT I

LANGUAGE

NNE

SPLAY : OFF

to select

to set your

Clock

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

SET CLOCK

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT : SET

END

: ACT I ON

“MANUAL” or “AUTO CLOCK SET” and press .

• For Auto Clock Set, select “AUTO CLOCK SET,” then press .

2 / 6/

4) Press

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

EX I T

JUS

T :

to select

DST : O

, Time Zone Adjust

to select TIME ZONE ADJUST and press or to subtract or add hour(s) as necessary.

4)Press ACTION twice to exit.

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

Add or Delete a Channel

Time Zone Adjust

1) Press to select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

C H

SET : ACT I ON

SELECT :

T V

EX I T

C H

E ZOZONNEE AADD

JUS

T :: 00

AUTO CLOCK SET MANU

TT II MM

E ZOZONNEE AADD

JUS

T :: +1+1

SET CLOCK

HANNEL

08 ADDED

To add channel:

Select channel with number keys and press ADD/DLT.

or number keys

and press ADD/DLT.

and VOLUME UP/

DOWN function as only.

On Remote

On Unit

POWER

ACTION

ADD/DLT

NUMBER Keys

SELECT/SET

:CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

VOL

VOLCHCH

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again.

2) Press ACTION.

AUTO CLOCK SET MANU

TT II MME

SELECT : SET

END

: ACT I ON

SET CLOCK

LANGUAGE

JUS

ACTION key on

the unit

Using keys

3) Press

SELECT : SET END

: ACT I ON

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

JUS

You can operate the menu screen using unit buttons. To display the menu, press STOP/ EJECT and REW together with no tape inserted. To exit the menu, repeat above with or without tape inserted until normal screen appears.

: CH UP

: CH DOWN : VOLUME UP : VOLUME DOWN

Whenever the menu or program screen is displayed, CHANNEL UP/DOWN function as

To delete channel:

Select channel with CH

HANNEL

08 DELE T

Record On a Tape

Playback a Tape

Insert a cassette.

• The unit power comes on automatically.

To prevent tape jam,

Record tab

■ Stop => Press STOP

■ Rewind tape => Press REW in Stop mode

■ Fast forward tape =>

Press FF in Stop mode

■ Eject tape => Press EJECT on the remote or

Ready Check List

All connections are made. Your unit is plugged in.

Press CH

Insert a cassette with record tab.

1:00

2:00

4:00

DISPLAY

ACTION

ADD/DL T

NUMBER Keys

EJECT

PLAY

STOP

REC

REW

PAUSE/ SLOW

TRACKING

SPEED

SELECT/SET

:CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

• The unit power comes on automatically.

remove loose or peeling labels from tapes.

Press PLAY .

•Playback begins if cassette has no record

tab.

■ Forward/Reverse scene search

=> Press FF or REW => PLAY to release.

■ Still (Freeze) picture

=> Press PAUSE/SLOW => Press PLAY to release.

■ Slow Motion picture

=> Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in

Still mode

=> Press PLAY to release.

■ Frame by Frame picture

=> Press PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode => Press PLAY to release.

Notes

• These features work best in SLP mode.

• 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 Select Channel.

• For “LINE” input, see bottom of next page.

or number keys

Press SPEED to select recording

speed (see page 4).

SP = Standard Play LP = Long Play SLP = Super Long Play

• Selected speed is displayed.

Press REC to start recording.

• To edit out unwanted portions, press

PAUSE/SLOW to pause and resume recording.

• You cannot view another channel during recording.

■ 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.

Notes

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

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

Normal Rec

3:00

0:30

1:30

STOP/EJECT on the unit

You can operate using the buttons on the unit

Basic Operation

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

Selecting Input Mode

Method 1: Press CH

to select “INPUT SELECT,” and

then press to select “TUNER” or “LINE.”

d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

Caution

AUDIO IN

STOP

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again.

Connections you’ll need to make.

Playing (Source) VCR

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

Recording (Editing) unit

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Playback (Source)

(Perform operation of steps 4 and 5 on both units at same time.)

Insert prerecorded tape.

Press PLAY then PAUSE at starting

point to put in Standby mode.

Press PLAY

to start dubbing.

Press STOP

to stop dubbing.

Recording (Editing) unit

Insert blank tape with record tab.

• Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results.

Select “LINE” mode.

See “Selecting Input Mode” below.

Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW

immediately to put in Standby mode.

Press PAUSE/SLOW

to start dubbing.

Press STOP

to stop dubbing.

• Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement.

. The display will change as follows.

Method 2: aPress ACTION for MAIN MENU. bPress to select “TV”, then press

ACTION for SET UP TV screen.

c Press

(CABLE)

(TV)

125LINE

TV Operation

NIGHT (NITE) Mode

is easier on your eyes during night time use.

Press NITE to set NIGHT mode.

•NIGHT mode may be selected when watching TV

Press NITE to cancel.

• Previous settings are restored.

when power is turned off or power failure occurs.

N I GHT

Ready Check List

All connections are made. Your unit is plugged in.

Use CH

0 8

PHONES Jack

POWER

VOL + / VOL

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again.

Press POWER on the remote or unit.

Colour and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen

■ Using the 100 key

When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the number 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.

number keys to

select a channel.

Press VOL + or VOL -

to adjust volume.

or playing a tape, or while

in F mode.

•NIGHT mode is cancelled

VOL UP/ DOWN

ACTION

100 KEY

POWER

MUTE

NITE

RAPID TUNE

NUMBER Keys

OFF

CAP C1

TEXT C1

M A I N MENU

Closed Caption System

select “

CAPTION

”.

2) Press to display CAPTION screen.

Press ACTION three times to return to the normal screen.

1) Press

M A I N MENU

select “CAPTION”.

2) Press to

display CAPTION screen.

1) Press

select CC ON MUTE.

2) Press

repeatedly to select desired mode.

• Each press of will change the display as shown at left.

• The caption may

be broadcast over CAP C1 or C2.

Press MUTE to mute the sound and display closed captioning.

• To cancel, press MUTE again.

Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Record : Record normally. Closed Caption/

Text signal, if present, is recorded automatically.

Playback : Start playback. Do above steps to

select desired caption mode.

MODE

CAP C1

CAPT I ON

CACAPTPT II OONN MODE

MODE

OFFOFF

END

: ACT I ON

Closed Caption is ...

This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone.

Closed Caption Mode Feature

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

LOCK

CACAPTPT II OO

I NPUT V I DEO ADJUST FM

ANTENNA : EXT SELECT : SET

: END

: ACT I ON

CACAPTPT II OONN MODE

CC ON MUTE

SELECT : SET : END

: ACT I ON

TEXT C2

VCR

CLOC

SET

UP TV

N N

SELECT

CAPT I ON

CAP C2

LANGUAGE

: TUNER

1)Press to select “TV.”

2)Press ACTION

EX I T

to display SET UP TV screen.

1) Press

CAP C1

select CAPTION MODE.

2) Press

repeatedly to select mode. (See left.)

Caption On Mute Feature

Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence.

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

1) Press

T V

C H

SELECT :

SET : ACT I ON

LOCK

CACAPTPT II OO

I NPUT V I DEO ADJUST FM

ANTENNA : EXT SELECT : SET

END

: ACT I ON

CC ON MUTE

SELECT : SET :

CLOC

SET

N N

SELECT

VCR

UP TV

: TUNER

LANGUAGE

EX I T

CAP C1

CAP C2

Press ACTION three times to return to the normal screen.

6 7

to select “TV.”

2) Press ACTION to display SET UP TV screen.

1) Press

select CAPTION

MODE.

2) Press

repeatedly to select “OFF.”

1) Press

Closed Caption Mode Selections

Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2

A narration of selected TV programs is displayed. Check TV program listings for CC (Closed Caption) broadcasts.

Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2

The lower half of the screen will be blocked out. When the TV station broadcasts information, such as program listings, it will appear in this space.

Caption Mode: OFF

Closed Caption /Text narration will not be displayed. NOTE : The closed caption or text signal may be broadcast over C1, C2, or both.

Also, text contents can vary so you may wish to try different settings.

ON TIMERON TIMER

1 2

ON-TIMER with Alarm

• ON-TIMER mode selection order

TV Timer Features

Ready Check List

The clock is set to correct time.

ALARM

CHCH0808

SET :

SELECT :

PLAY

:--

AM CH

----

to select

desired settings.

2) Press to set the ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode.

• Make sure a tape is

inserted if Playback mode is selected.

• See “FM Radio” on page

how to preset FM stations.

Press

and to move back and correct.

To Cancel ON-TIMER set,

Repeat steps 1 and 2. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear the time in step 3. Now, press PROG to end. “ON TIMER END” briefly appears on-screen.

ON TIMER Indicator

TIMER/FM

1)Press

This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 3 modes (TV, Playback, or FM radio.) You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute alarm that gradually increases in volume.

OGRAMMING

AM CH

FM1

CH125

ABC

“ON TIMER.”

2)Press to display ON TIMER screen.

1) Press

19 for instructions on

to select

ALARM “ON” or “OFF.”

to select

Press PROG

to display SET PROGRAM screen.

SET PROGRAM

CH01

When “ON” is selected,

an alarm will gradually increase in volume for one minute or until cancelled by pressing any button (including VOL + -).

To Make Corrections,

use

T I MER PR

SELECT : SET : END

: PROG

N T I MER

66:--

ALARM : O

SESELLEE CCTT HH

OUOURR

SELECT : SET : END

: PROG

CH02CH

FM9

FM8

N T I MER

66::0000AMAM

ALARM : O

SESELLEE CCTT ALARM

ANCEL : ADD / DLT

END

: PROG

Press PROG

to set ON TIMER.

•“ON TIMER SET” is displayed.

• ON TIMER Indicator lights up on the unit.

Note

If no button on the remote or unit (including a button used to turn off the alarm) is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on, it will turn itself off.

Press SLEEP repeatedly

to set SLEEP TIMER.

• Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer set displays remaining time.

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP TIMER 00”

SLEEP TIMER

This unit can be set for auto power off.

SLEEP TIMER 30

SLEEP TIMER 60

SLEEP TIMER 90

SLEEP TIMER 00

on the unit with CANCEL/SET screen displayed to set alarm. (Time changes in

Alarm will sound at 0: 00. Press any button to stop

• The volume of the alarm gradually increases for one minute and then continues to beep until any button is pressed.

• Pressing TIMER/FM repeatedly on the unit will change display as follows.

Press TIMER/FM on the unit to display

the instant alarm CANCEL/SET screen.

While timer function is in progress, you can change channels on the unit with CH

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again.

appears to cancel.

INSTANT ALARM

You can set a timer alarm up to 60 minutes. Useful when you are cooking, etc.

1:00

(one minute)

2:00

one-minute

3:00

increase until 10:00

9:00

10:00

15:00

20:00

25:00

30:00

40:00

50:00

60:00 (Max)

five-minute increase until 30:00

ten-minute increase until 60:00

Note

SET” screen is not displayed.

while “CANCEL/

5 : 20

Press CH

CANCEL : ADD / DLT 02 : SET : CH

To cancel, press TIMER/FM then press ADD/DLT on the remote while CANCEL/SET screen is displayed.

To increase timer in progress, repeat step 2. Time will be rounded up to the next 1, 5, or 10 minute interval. (See chart left.)

• If current time remaining is 12:15, countdown will restart from 15:00.

• If current time remaining is 9:15, countdown will restart from 10:00.

KEY ON UN I T

Remaining Time

the order shown left.)

Picture Adjustment

T V

VCR

EX I T

CLOC

C H

LANGUAGE

SET : ACT I ON

SELECT :

LOCK CAPT I ON I NPUT

SELECT

: TUNER

VV II DDEEOO AADDJJUU

ANTENNA : EXT

SELECT : SET

END

: ACT I ON

SET

UP TV

1)Press

T I NT BR I GHTNE

P I CTUR

E SHARPNESS NOR

ADJUST :

SELECT :

END

: ACT I ON

COLOR T I NT BR I GHTNE

P I CTUR

E SHARPNESS

NOR

MMALAL

to select an adjustment item. (See below right.)

2)Press to adjust.

To Reset Picture Controls. Press

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

M A I N MENU

COCOLL

1)Press to select “TV.”

2)Press ACTION to display SET UP TV screen.

to select

VIDEO ADJUST.

2)Press to display screen.

1)Press

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again.

SELECT : SET END

: ACT I ON

select and set “NORMAL.” All controls return to their factory settings.

and to

Picture Adjustment

■ COLOUR Control

Adjust colour intensity.

■ TINT Control

Press ACTION three times to exit.

Adjust for natural flesh tones.

■ BRIGHTNESS Control

Adjust picture brightness.

■ PICTURE Control

Adjust picture intensity by adjusting both contrast and colour level in the proper balance.

■ SHARPNESS Control

Adjust picture sharpness.

FM Radio

desired radio station. (Each

2) Press ADD/DLT to set the radio

Hold down CH or

for a few seconds, then release to quickly scan for FM stations in your area.

• To cancel, press CH

or while in

search mode.

to select FM ANTENNA.

2) Press to select

“INT (INTERNAL)” or “EXT (EXTERNAL)”

whichever produces better sound quality.

To cancel, press FM/TV on the remote or TIMER/FM twice on the unit.

Press a number key (1~9) to select

a preset FM number

FM 1 87. 5MHz

1 2 : 0 0PM

Press FM/TV on the remote or press TIMER/FM twice on the unit

to display FM radio mode.

FM Radio is ...

This unit has an FM radio with built-in antenna, 9 station preset, and a band range of 87.5 ~ 108.1

to wake up to your favourite radio station.

FM ANTENNA Setup

Make sure FM tuning is done correctly (see FM Radio Setup).

T V

VCR

EX I T

CLOC

C H

LANGUAGE

SET : ACT I ON

SELECT :

ANTENNA

:: II

SELECT : SET

END

: ACT I ON

SET

UP TV

MHz. You can even set the On-Timer (page

FM Radio Setup

1 2 : 0 0PM

To Make Corrections,

select station with a number key, then do step

3 again. To exit FM mode, press

FM/TV on the remote or TIMER/FM twice on the unit.

FM 1 87. 5MHz

1 2 : 0 0PM

1 8 7. 7MHz

MEMORY : PUSH ADD / DLT KEY

1 2 : 0 0PM

1 8 7. 7MHz

MEMOR I ZED

Press a number key (1~9) to select

the FM preset number.

1) Press CH to select the

press changes frequency by 200 KHz.)

station.

16)

LOCK

PT I ON

I NPUT

SELECT

: TUNER

V I DEO ADJUST

FFMM ANTENNA

■ For cable TV users ➔ “INT”

■ For antenna users ➔ “EXT”

1) Press

Press ACTION twice to end setup.

Using FM Radio

Press FM/TV on the remote or press TIMER/FM twice on the unit

to display FM radio mode.

(see FM Radio Setup).

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

M A

I N

1) Press to select “TV.”

2) Press ACTION to display SET UP TV screen.

Notes

• FM radio cannot be recorded on a Video cassette.

• You may get better reception by repositioning the unit.

• You cannot select FM Radio mode during playback or record, or while a blue back screen (PROG, ACTION, MENU) is displayed.

• Once stations are set, the selected station and current time are displayed when FM Radio mode is entered. To remove time, press DISPLAY. If DISPLAY is pressed again, the unit status screen appears.

TIMER/FM

to select and to set a blank program number, and then repeat step 3.

P DT START

STOP CH

SPD

dayday 99 :: 0000 pp 1212 :: 0000aa 0808

Timer Recording

START DDATATEE

FRR II

--:--

--:-- ----

to select

TIMER PROGRAMMING.

2) Press to display

screen

• If a program is already in

memory, press

to select and or to set the recording DATE.

• 1~31 = One time

• DAILY = MON~FRI

•WEEKLY SUN~SAT

= Same time once a week

Repeat step 3 to set:

• start time, stop time

• Channel (or LINE for outside source)

• Speed (SP, LP, SLP)

Today’s Date

Example

DAILY

WEEKLY

(SAT)

WEEKLY

(MON)

WEEKLY

(SUN)

SET :

SELECT :

END

: PROG

SET PROGRAM

ON TIMERON TIMER

T I MER PRT I MER PR

OGRAMMING

REW/

ACTION

VOL CH

STOP/EJECT REW/

ACTION

You can set a Timer Recording using ACTION key on the unit. (See page 11.)

Press STOP/EJECT and REW together without a tape inserted to display MAIN MENU.

Press + - to select “VCR” and STOP/EJECT and REW together to display SET UP VCR screen.

Press to select “TIMER PROGRAM” and + to display the TIMER PROGRAM screen.

Repeat main steps 3 ~ 5.

Timer Recording Using

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

Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM

screen.

DATE START ST

TODA

- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - -

SESELLEE CCTT START

SELECT : SET END

OGRAMMING

--:--

: : PROG / ACT I ON

8 9

SELECT / Selection Order

2 -- -- : -3 -- -- : -4 -- -- : --

-- : -- --

CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT

1 - 8 E END

NTER

: PROG / ACT I ON

Press PROG twice (or ACTION) to exit this mode.

• If you’re using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is left on for timer recording.

•PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit.

OPC

1) Press

to select an unused

program number.

Press

SLP

Press PROG (or

ACTION) to end the

program.

To Enter More Programs, press

Ready Check List

All connections are made. Your unit is plugged in. The clock is set to the correct time. The tape is long enough. The record tab is in place.

, and

PROGRAM TIMER indicator

Unit Buttons

VOL CH

STOP/EJECT

P DT START

STOP CH

day

9 :: 0000pp 1212 :: 0000aa 0808

SAT 99::0000

P 1212:: 0000AA 0808

START DDATATEE

Press PROG twice (or ACTION) to exit this mode.

To Replace program...

To Clear program...

Press

to select and press or to set new program contents.

3) Press PROG (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 or weekly recordings will be performed as programmed.

Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents : (Recording is not in progress)

•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 12), 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 continued.

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

Notes

SELECT/SET

:CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

ADD/DLT

PROG

STOP

P DT START

STOP CH

-- -- :: ----

---- :: ---- ----

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 20.

day

8 10 : 00a 12 : 00p

10 8 : 00p 9 : 00p 10

9 : 00p 10 : 00p

CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT

1 - 8 E END

DATE

88 SAT

TODA C

ATE

----------------------------------------------

SESELLEE CCTT START

SELECT : SET END

NTER

: PROG / ACT I ON

TART

Y GORY : MOV I

: PROG /

TOP

ACT I ON

125

ABC

the desired program.

1) Press to display.

2) Press

2 3 4

-- --

8 10 : 00p 12 : 00a 10 8 : 00p 9 : 00p 10 SU

9 : 00p 10 : 00p

SELECT

1 - 8

NTER

END

: PROG / ACT I ON

125

Press ADD/DLT.

SP SP LP

to select

Tape Operation

Example of Program End Search operation.

Fig.1

Fig.2

Fig.3

If search exceeds a few seconds in BLANK area.

Program 2

BLANK

Program 1

End Point

Upon locating end point...

The unit searches slightly past end point, reverse searches, and plays the last few seconds of the program, then stops.

Note

NOTE:

1 572 34

• Make each entry within 10 seconds, or the Index Search mode will be cancelled.

• If Index Search is started very close to an index mark, that index mark may not be counted in the search.

Program End Search

Locates end point of recording for continuity.

Press SEARCH twice in Playback or Stop mode to display PROGRAM END SEARCH screen .

Search System is ...

Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are made, program index and information are also included. These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings.

Index Search

Go directly to the desired recording.

I NDEX SEARCH

ENTER I NDEX NUMBER : 1

US I

NG 1- 9

KEYS

ARD SEARCH : FF

FOR REVERSE SEARCH

I T :

SEARCH STOP

I NDEX SEARCH

REW

ARD SEARCH : FF

FOR REVERSE SEARCH

To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.

■ To calculate the Index Number

Example 1:

To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.

REW

Press SEARCH

in Playback or Stop mode to display INDEX SEARCH screen, and t hen press NUMBER Keys to select the recording number.

To calculate number,• see below.

Press FF or REW to start search.

Play begins at search end. To search forward or back 1 index,

press FF or REW

while screen left in displayed (10 sec.).

PROGRAM END SEARCH

SEARCH START : FF

EX I T

Press SEARCH button

Program 1

End Point

Program 1

Press SEARCH button

Press FF

to start search.

To cancel,

press PLAY or STOP.

PLAYBACK DIRECTION

INDEX

Program 2 or BLANK

End Point

INDEX

BLANK

INDEX

Program 2

Example 2:

To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.

17534 6

indicates start points of each recording.

Notes

Press SEARCH button

• If Program End Search is started very close to an index mark, that mark may be skipped over.

Auto Operation Functions

Tape Position Display

To find out present tape position and amount of tape remaining.

Press TAPE POSITION

DETECT I NG TAPE POS I T I ON

SLP

R 120 MIN.

■ Auto Shut Off

➔ Power turns off

■ Auto Playback

Insert a tape in Power off mode

➔ Power turns on

■

Tape reaches its end

➔ Rewind, ➔ Stop

■ Playback Auto Eject (Repeat Play is “OFF”)

Tape with no record tab reaches its end

➔ Rewind, ➔ Stop, ➔ Eject

•“DETECTING TAPE POSITION” is displayed only when a cassette is first inserted and it takes several seconds for correct tape position to appear.

Press TAPE POSITION (or wait 5 seconds) to return to normal screen.

Note

•The present tape position indication and amount of tape remaining (according to tape speed) is displayed.

•Tape remaining time display may not be precise.

• This function cannot display exact amount of tape remaining for tapes 30 minutes or less, or for tapes over 120 minutes in length.

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again.

No broadcast signal in TV (only when Weak Signal Display is set to OFF),

played for 5 minutes

• This feature is cancelled if any button is

pressed during above mode.

• Playback begins if tape has no record tab.

REW FF

Auto Rewind

(except for Recording)

Tape position is displayed for VH -C cassettes type, tapes under 30 minutes, and some other tapes, but the position is not correct.

to detect current tape position.

BEG I N END

blank tape is

VHS

Tape Operation (continued)

select “

REPEAT

PLAY

.”

2)Press to set REPEAT PLAY “ON” or “OFF.”

T V

VCR

EX I T

CLOC

C H

REPEATREPEAT

PLAY

:: OO

T I MER PROGRAMMING

SELECT : SET

END

: ACT I ON

SET

UP V

Zero Search

To quickly return to a specific tape counter location.

Press STOP.

4 5

Continue playback, rewind, or fast forward.

Press COUNTER RESET at the

desired position to reset to “0:00:00.”

• : Present position mark : Zero position mark

• Unit goes into FF or REW mode and

stops at the last point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.

Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Counter.

Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in Playback mode.

Commercial Skip

By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback mode you can skip over 1 to 3 minutes of recorded tape in just a few seconds.

• Playback repeats when tape end is reached or unrecorded portion over 30 seconds is detected.

• During playback, you may also press PLAY/REPEAT repeatedly on the unit to select REPEAT “ON” or “OFF.”

Press CM/ZERO

in stop mode to start ZERO SEARCH.

1 : 23 : 45

0 : 00 : 00

• If a blank portion exists on the tape, and depending on the position of the mark, the mark display may be out of position.

Zero Search Note

Repeat Play Notes

Repeat Play

Set to see a recording over and over.

1)Press

LANGUAGE

2)Press ACTION

1)Press

to select “VCR.”

to display SET UP VCR screen.

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

M A I N MENU

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

PLAY

Press ACTION twice to end setup.

BEG I N END

• No indication appears.

BEG I N END

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