Panasonic PV-C2523K User Manual

Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

Initial Setup

Model No.

PV-C2523-K

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Timer Operation

Advanced Operation

• Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 and 9.

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For Your Information

LSQT0717A

Important Safeguards and Pre cau tions

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 ﬁ rmly 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 ﬁ ts into outlet one way. If it cannot be fully inserted, try reversing it. If it still will not ﬁ t, 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, ﬁ re or personal injury:

- Keep power cord away from heating appliances and

walking trafﬁ c. 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 ﬁ re

hazards.

- Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or

cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be replaced by a qualiﬁ ed 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 ﬁ re 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.

5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR

SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANG ES

Do not place unit over or near a heater or ra di a tor, in

di rect sunlight, etc. If unit is sud den ly moved from a

cold place to a warm place, mois ture may condense in

unit and on the tape caus ing damage.

6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

• Never place unit on support or

stand that is not ﬁ rm, 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. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada, part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code) 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, con nec tion 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.

USING THE UNIT

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

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 qualiﬁ ed 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, malodors, or noises. Immediately unplug unit, and have it inspected by a service

technician to avoid potential ﬁ re and shock hazards.

• Never drop or push any object through openings in unit. Touching internal parts may cause electric shock or ﬁ re 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 ﬁ re, 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 ﬂ uids, 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.

NEC - NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

SERVICE

1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF If, after carefully following detailed operating in struc tions, 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 qualiﬁ ed service tech ni cian.

2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Make sure the service technician uses only parts speciﬁ ed by

the manufacturer, or have equal safety char ac ter is tics as original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may result in ﬁ re, 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 ensure video unit is in safe operating condition.

Safety Precautions

Warning : To prevent ﬁ re 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 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.

mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that

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.

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 ﬁ ll in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your unit.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufﬁ cient 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 main te nance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

Accessories

Remote Control

LSSQ0392

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From

Batteries 2 “AA”

Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

PV-C2523-K

Serial No.

Loading the Batteries Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

To record again.

Cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Break off the tab to prevent recording.

Record Tab

Screwdriver

Unit Information

Head Cleaning

Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged.

Head Clog Sensor

During playback this screen appears if clogging is detected. To clear message from screen, press PLAY on the remote or unit.

• Use “dry” type head cleaning cassette only.

(Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.)

V I DE

HEADS MAY

NEED C

LEAN I NG

EASE

NSERT HEAD

LEAN I NG CASSETTE

REFER TO MANUAL

END : PLAY

• Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. Excessive use of head cleaning tape can shorten the video head life.

Features for a Quality Picture

Digital Auto Tracking

Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality.

Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise)

Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to reduce picture noise. Press the 3 or 6 number key on the remote control or CH on the unit until the picture clears up. To return to Auto Tracking, press POWER off, then on again a few seconds later.

PanaBlack™ Picture Tube

This unit uses a PanaBlack™ picture tube for better colour reproduction and picture contrast.

Record/Playback Time

Only use tapes with the mark in this unit.

Tape Speed Setting

SP (Standard Play)

LP (Long Play)

SLP (Super Long Play)

Type of Video Cassette

T60 T120 T160

1 Hour 2 Hours

2 Hours 4 Hours

2 Hours

40 Minutes

5 Hours

20 Minutes

3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours

Speciﬁ cations

Display

Picture Tube

VCR

Video Recording System

Audio Track 1 track

Tuner

Broad cast Channels VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69

CA BLE Channels

FM Radio

Band Range 87.5 MHz ~ 108.1 MHz

General

Power Source 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power Consumption

Television System EIA Standard NTSC colour Speak er 1 pieces 1.5 W Op er at ing

Temperature Op er at ing Humidity 10 % ~ 75 % Weight 31 Kg (68.2 lbs.) Di men sions

(W X H X D)

Note

• Designs and spec i ﬁ ca tions are sub ject to change

without no tice.

25 inch measured diagonal 110° deﬂ ection Picture Tube

2 rotary heads helical scanning system

Midband A through I (14 ~ 22) Superband J through W (23 ~

36) Hyperband AA ~ EEE (37 ~ 64) Lowband A-5 ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99) Spe cial CABLE chan nel 5A(01) Ultraband 65 ~ 94, 100 ~ 125

Power

Approx. 130 W

On Power

Approx. 2.5 W

Off

5 °C ~ 40 °C (41 °F ~ 104 °F)

634 mm (24-15/16″) X 590 mm (23-1/4″) X 464 mm (18-1/4″)

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

Unit auto adjusts clock for DST (Daylight Saving Time.)

■ Spring (First Sunday in April)

DST: ON ➞ Sets clock ahead one hour.

■ Autumn (Last Sunday in October)

DST: ON ➞ Turns clock back one hour.

• If your area does not observe Daylight Saving Time, select DST: OFF.

• Keep these time changes in mind when programming the unit for timer recordings.

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards and Precautions ................................................ 2

Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 3

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

Location of Controls ............................................................................... 6

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

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

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

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

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

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

Picture Adjustment................................................................................ 15

TV Timer Features ................................................................................. 16

Closed Caption System ........................................................................ 18

FM Radio ................................................................................................ 20

Timer Recording.................................................................................... 22

Initial Setup

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Timer Operation

Tape Operation ...................................................................................... 24

Special VCR Features ........................................................................... 27

V-Chip Control Feature ......................................................................... 28

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

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

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

Limited Warranty/Servicentre List ....................................................... 37

Index ....................................................................................................... 38

Advanced Operation

For Your Information

Location of Controls

Remote Control Buttons

EJECT

Ejects tape.

POWER

Turns unit on or off.

FM/TV

Receives FM radio signal.

MUTE

Mutes the sound instantly.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects a channel.

SELECT UP/DOWN

Controls navigation around on-screen menu.

ACTION

Displays Main Menu.

NUMBER Keys

Selects a channel directly.

PLAY

Begins playback.

REWIND/SEARCH

Rewinds tape, and searches reverse scene.

PAUSE/SLOW

Pauses and slow motion and frame advance picture.

SLEEP

Turns 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.

NIGHT

Color and picture intensity level are adjusted during night time use.

SPEED

Selects recording speed.

STOP

Stops recording or playback.

COMBO

Returns to COMBO mode.

LIGHT

See below.

DSS/CABLE

Sets the remote to control some basic DSS 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 FORWARD/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 re cord ing. Locates end point of recording.

COUNTER RESET

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

Notes

• When LIGHT is pressed, available buttons in the selected mode light up and the selected mode but ton (COM BO or DSS/CABLE) ﬂ ashes for 5 seconds. If no button is pressed, light goes out in 5 sec onds to con serve batteries. Also, by holding down a button, you can conﬁ rm the selected mode (mode but ton will ﬂ ash) in the dark.

• 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.

Front View of the Unit and Indicators

Initial Setup

Built-In Speaker

AUDIO VIDEO IN Jack

For dubbing.

POWER

Turns unit on or off.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Adjusts volume.

SET/BACK SPACE

Sets a selected menu, or goes back to correct.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects a channel.

TRACKING UP/DOWN

Reduces picture noise during Playback and Slow Motion.

SELECT UP/DOWN

Controls navigation around on-screen menu.

STOP

Stops recording or playback.

EJECT

Ejects tape.

ACTION

Press together with REW.

Rear View of the Unit

REWIND/SEARCH

Rewinds tape, and searches reverse scene.

ACTION

Press together with STOP.

PLAY

Begins playback.

REPEAT

Repeats a recording.

FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

Fast forwards tape, and searches forward scene.

REC

Records the program.

TIMER/FM

Sets a timer alarm up 60 min. Enables FM Radio.

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.

Remote Sensor

AC Power Plug

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

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal

In from your Antenna or Cable (See

page 8).

Connections/Initial Setup

Please make all cable or antenna connections before power on.

Connecting

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

UNIT (rear view)

VHF/UHF

IN from ANT./CABLE

WARNING:

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

For DSS/Cable Box Connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit with a RF cable.

UNIT (rear view)

Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

Press COMBO on the remote for Combo mode.

Plug the unit power cord into AC wall outlet.

Press POWER* on the remote or unit.

Press CH to

select English. OR

Press CH

select French (Français). OR Press VOL+ to select Spanish (Español).

Auto channel and clock set starts.

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

2 / 6 / 2003 THU 12 : 00P

If AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE screen appears, set the clock using

MANUAL CLOCK SET procedure on next page.

• If you use a cable box, turn it on and

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

AUTO CLOCK SET

PROCEEDING

CANCEL : STOP

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

Notes

• Function buttons are inoperative during Initial Setup.

• To remove a cassette during Auto Set, press EJECT twice on the remote or STOP twice on the unit. In this case, settings must be made manually. (See page 10.)

• Depending on conditions, Auto Clock Set may take longer than 30 minutes. If so, press STOP to stop setup and perform settings manually.

(See page 10.)

VHF/UHF

DST : O

SETT I NG : CH 1

UTO CLOCK SET

MPL

ETED

(Ready to Play)

Cable TV Converter Box

IN from ANT./CABLE

UTO CLOCK SET

MPL

ETE

IS INCO

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY

*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 / /

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

Press to select the month and press

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

Press ACTION twice to start CLOCK and exit.

to set. In the same manner,

SET CLOCK

2 / 6 /

2003

SET

COMPLETED

SET : START

: ACT I ON

SET

THU

DST

: ON

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 VOL CH

STOP/EJECT REW/

FF/ REC TIMER/FM

PLAY/REPEAT

ACTION

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

Turn the unit

Power on.

Press and hold both

PLAY/REPEAT and FF on the

unit for more than 5 sec onds.

• The power will shut off.

• Please ignore “NO CASSETTE” warning.

Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.

Initial Setup

PROG TIMER

REC ON TIMER

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 par tic u lar, speciﬁ es that the cable ground shall be con nect ed to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Reset Language, Channels, Clock,

M A I N MENU

T V

LOCK

CLOC

C H

SELECT :

SET : ACT I ON

Language

1) Press to

select language icon.

M A I N MENU

T V

LOCK

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

3) Press

Press ACTION

repeatedly.

PR I NC I PAL

BLOQUEO

T V

CANAL

ELEG I R : F I JAR :

REL OJ SAL I R

ACT I O

For Spanish

MEN

TELE

BLOCAGE

HORLOGECANAL

SEL. : REGLER : ACT I O

For French

M A I N MENU

LOCK

T V

CLOC

C H

For English

to select “EXIT.”

to exit.

LANGUAGE

EX I T

LANGUAGE

EX I T

O L A

IDIOMA

BONJOUR

LAN

SORT I E

ELL

LANGUAGE

EX I T

Press ACTION*

MAIN MENU.

Channels

1) Press to

select “CH.”

M A I N MENU

T V

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

SET UP CHA

ANT

ENNA

: CABLE

AUTO SET W

EAK S I GNAL D I

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

3) Press to select

“ANTENNA,” then press to set your

antenna system (“TV” or “CABLE”).

4) Press to select

“AUTO SET,” then press .

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

to display

LOCK

LANGUAGE

EX I T

NNE

SPLAY : OFF

SET

Clock

1) Press to

select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

LOCK

CLOC

THU

DST

SET

LANGUAGE

EX I T

JUS

T :

SET

: ON

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANU

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

(“TIME ZONE ADJUST” appears

only when auto clock is set.)

3)Press to select

“MANUAL” or “AUTO CLOCK SET” and

press .

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

press .

SET CLOCK

2 / 6/

2003

SELECT : START

: ACT I ON

4)Press 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.

1010

Time Zone Adjust

*Important: If a remote control button does

not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again.

Time Zone Adjust

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

1) Press to

select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

LOCK

CLOC

LANGUAGE

JUS

SET

JUS

SET

EX I T

T :

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET MANU

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

3)Press to

select TIME ZONE ADJUST and

press repeatedly to select mode.

(See below.)

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET MANU

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

4)Press ACTION

twice to exit.

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.

Add or Delete a Channel

POWER

ACTION

ACTION key on

the unit

STOP/EJECT REW/

ACTION

On Unit

To add channel:

Select channel with number keys and press ADD/DLT.

HANNEL

08 ADDED

SELECT/SET

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

NUMBER Keys ADD/DLT

Using keys

VOL CH

On Remote

: CH UP

On Unit

: CH DOWN : VOLUME UP : VOLUME DOWN

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

and

VOLUME UP/DOWN function

only.

To delete channel:

Select channel with

or number keys

CH and press ADD/DLT.

HANNEL

08 DELE T

Basic Operation

1111

Playback a Tape

Record On a Tape

Check List

Cable or antenna is connected. Power cord is plugged in.

Insert a cassette.

• The unit power comes

on automatically.

Record tab

To prevent tape jam,

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 ➞ Press 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.

Stop ➞ Press STOP

■

Rewind tape ➞ Press REW in Stop mode

■

Fast forward tape

■

Eject tape ➞ Press EJECT on the remote

■

or STOP/EJECT on the unit

Press FF in Stop mode

➞

Insert a cassette with record tab

• The unit power comes on automatically.

Press CH or number keys to select a

channel.

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

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.

EJECT

Normal Rec

0:30 1:00

SELECT/SET

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

1:302:003:004:00

1212

You can operate using the buttons on the unit

Insert a cassette.

Press to stop and/or

■

eject tape.

PLAY

REC

REC Indicator

ACTION

NUMBER Keys

PLAY

REW

PAUSE/ SLOW

TRACKING

ADD/DLT FF

DISPLAY STOP REC

SPEED

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

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

Connections you’ll need to make.

Playback (Source)

the remote and try the button again.

Playing (Source) VCR

AUDIO

OUT

VID EO

Insert pre-recorded tape.

Recording (Editing) unit

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

Recording (Editing) unit

Insert blank tape with record tab.

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

Select “LINE” mode.

2 3

Press PLAY then PAUSE at starting

point to put in Standby mode.

See “Selecting Input Mode” below.

Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW

immediately to put in Standby mode.

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

Basic Operation

Press PLAY

to start dubbing.

Press STOP

STOP

to stop dubbing.

Caution

• Unauthorized exchanging

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

Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing.

Press STOP

to stop dubbing.

Selecting Input Mode

Method 1: Press CH . The display will change as follows.

Method 2: a Press ACTION for MAIN MENU. b Press

ACTION for SET UP TV screen.

c Press

press to select “TUNER” or “LINE.”

d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

to select “TV”, then press

to select “INPUT SELECT,” and then

(CABLE)

(TV)

125LINE

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TV Operation

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

1 2

remote and try the button again.

Press POWER* on the remote or unit.

Use CH

CH 08

or number keys to select

a channel.

Press VOL + or

VOL - to adjust

volume.

Check List

Cable or antenna is connected. Power cord is plugged in.

VOL + / VOL

NIGHT Mode

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

NIGHT

Press NIGHT to set NIGHT mode.

• NIGHT mode may be selected when watching TV or playing a tape.

POWER

PHONES Jack

Press NIGHT to cancel.

• Previous settings are restored.

• NIGHT mode is cancelled when power is turned off or power failure occurs.

Using the 100 key

■

When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the number keys, ﬁ rst 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.

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Picture Adjustment

1 2

POWER

MUTE CH

ACTION

100 Key

RAPID TUNE

SELECT/SET

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

VOL UP/DOWN

NUMBER Keys

NIGHT

Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

M A I N MENU

T V

LOCK

CLOC

SET

SELECT

CT :

UP TV

: TUNER

SET

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

CAPT I ON I NPUT

V I DEO ADJUST

FM ANTENNA : EXT REMOTE WARNING : ON

SELE END

: ACT I ON

LANGUAGE

1) Press

to select “TV.”

2) Press ACTION

EX I T

to display SET UP TV screen.

1) Press to

select VIDEO ADJUST.

2) Press

display screen.

TV Operation

Picture Adjustment

COLOR Control

■

Adjust colour intensity.

TINT Control

■

Adjust for natural ﬂ esh 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.

1) Press to

select an adjustment item. (See below left.)

2) Press

adjust.

COLOR

T I NT

R I GHTNESS

B P I CTUR

SHARPNESS

NOR

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

COLOR T I NT

R I GHTNESS

B P I CTUR

SHARPNESS

NOR

SELE

CT :

END

: ACT I ON

ADJUST :

SET

To Reset Picture Controls, press

All controls return to their factory settings.

and to select and set “NORMAL.”

Press ACTION three times to exit.

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TV Timer Features

ON-TIMER with Alarm

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.

Press PROG* to display SET PROGRAM screen.

SET PROGRAM

T I MER PR

ON TIMER

SELECT : END

: PROG

:--

ALARM : O

SELECT : END

: PROG

6:00AM CH08

ALARM : O

OGRAMMING

SET

N T I MER

AM CH

SET

CH125

N T I MER

• Make sure a tape is inserted if Playback mode is selected.

• See “FM Radio” on pages 20 and 21 for instructions on how to preset FM stations.

CH02CH

CH01

FM9FM

1) Press to select “ON

TIMER.”

2) Press

to display ON

TIMER screen.

1) Press to select

desired settings.

2) Press

to set the

ON-TIMER TIME or

ON-TIMER mode.

• ON-TIMER mode

VCR

selection order

Press to select ALARM “ON” or “OFF.”

Check List

The clock is set to the correct time.

TIMER/FM

ON TIMER indicator

ANCEL : ADD / DLT

CT :

SELE END

: PROG

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 and correct.

Press PROG to set ON TIMER.

• “ON TIMER SET” is displayed.

• ON TIMER Indicator lights on the unit.

To Cancel ON-TIMER,

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

SET

and to move back

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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 back off.

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

the remote and try the button again.

Sleep Timer

This unit can be set for auto power off.

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

PROG

Press SLEEP repeatedly to set SLEEP TIMER.

• Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer

set displays remaining time.

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP TIMER 00” appears to cancel.

SLEEP TIMER 30

SLEEP TIMER 60

SLEEP TIMER 90

SLEEP TIMER 00

ADD/DLT

Instant Alarm

DISPLAY

SLEEP

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

Press TIMER/FM on the unit to display the instant alarm CANCEL/SET screen.

TV Operation

00:00

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

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

while “CANCEL/SET” screen is

CH not displayed.

Press CH on the unit with CANCEL/SET screen displayed to set alarm.

(Time changes

in the order shown

left.)

5 : 20

CANCEL : ADD SET : CH

DLT 02 : KEY ON UN I T

Remaining Time

• Pressing TIMER/FM repeatedly on the unit will

change display as follows.

INSTANT ALARM

(or LINE)

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 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.

Screen Display

TV(or LINE)

INSTANT ALARM

Screen Display

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.

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Closed Caption System

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.

1) Press to

select “TV.”

2) Press ACTION to

display SET UP TV

EX I T

screen.

1) Press to select

CAPTION.”

“

2) Press

CAPTION screen.

1) Press to select

CAP C1

CAPTION MODE.

2) Press

to select mode. (See left.)

TEXT C1

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

CAPT I ON

I NPUT V I DEO ADJUST FM ANTENNA : EXT REMOTE WARNING : ON

SELE END

CAPT I ON MODE

CC ON MUTE

SELE END

TEXT C2

M A I N MENU

T V

LOCK

CLOC

C H

SET

UP TV

SELECT

CT :

: ACT I ON

CAPT I ON

CT :

: ACT I ON

OFF

CAP C2

LANGUAGE

: TUNER

SET

CAP C1

to display

repeatedly

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.

NOTES :

• 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.

• While recording one station and watching another, Captioning will not be displayed.

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Press ACTION three times to

return to the normal screen.

Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program

Record: Record normally.

Playback: Start playback. Do above steps to select desired caption mode.

Closed Caption/ Text signal, if present, is recorded automatically.

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

the remote and try the button again.

Caption On Mute Feature

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

Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

MUTE

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

ACTION

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

CAPT I ON

I NPUT V I DEO ADJUST FM ANTENNA : EXT REMOTE WARNING : ON

SELE END

M A I N MENU

T V

LOCK

CLOC

C H

SET

UP TV

SELECT

CT :

: ACT I ON

LANGUAGE

: TUNER

SET

1) Press to

select “TV.”

2) Press ACTION to

display SET UP TV

EX I T

screen.

1) Press to select

“CAPTION.”

2) Press

CAPTION screen.

to display

TV Operation

1) Press to select

OFF

CAP C1

CAPTION MODE.

2) Press

select “OFF.”

CAPT I ON

CAPT I ON MODE

CC ON MUTE

SELE

CT :

END

: ACT I ON

SET

1) Press to select

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

SET

CAP C1

CC ON MUTE.

2) Press repeatedly to

select desired mode.

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

• The caption may be broadcast over CAP C1 or C2.

CAP C2

Press ACTION three times to return to the normal screen.

Press MUTE to mute the sound and display

closed captioning.

• To cancel, press MUTE again.

repeatedly to

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FM Radio

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 MHz. You can set the On-Timer (page 16) to wake up to your favourite radio station.

FM Radio Setup

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

radio mode.

1 2 : 0 0PM

FM 1 87. 5MHz

MEMORY : PRESS ADD / DLT KEY

MEMOR I ZED

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.

1 2 : 0 0PM

1 8 7. 7MHz

1 2 : 0 0PM

1 8 7. 7MHz

Press a number key (1~9) to select

the FM number.

1) Press CH to

select the desired radio station. (Each press changes frequency

0.2 MHz.)

2) Press ADD/DLT to set

the radio station.

Hold down CH

or for a few

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

• To cancel, press

or while

in search mode.

FM ANTENNA Setup

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

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

M A I N MENU

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

CAPT I ON INPUT SELECT : TUNER V

I DEO ADJU

M ANTENNA : I NT

REMOTE WARNING : ON

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

For cable TV users

■

“INT”

➞

For antenna users

■

“EXT”

➞

CLOC

SET

UP TV

LOCK

LANGUAGE

SET

Press ACTION twice to end setup.

1) Press

2) Press ACTION

EX I T

1) Press to

2) Press

to select “TV.”

to display SET UP TV screen.

select FM ANTENNA.

select “INT (INTERNAL)” or “EXT (EXTERNAL)” whichever sounds the best.

2020

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

the remote and try the button again.

How to use the FM radio

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

radio mode.

TIMER/FM

FM/TV

SELECT/SET

NUMBER Keys

ACTION

ADD/DLT

:CH UP

:CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

1 2 : 0 0PM

To cancel, press FM/TV on the remote or

TIMER/FM twice on the unit.

FM 1 87. 5MHz

Press a Number key (1~9) to

select a preset FM number (see “FM

Radio Setup” on page 20).

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.

TV Operation

2121

Timer Recording

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

Press PROG* to display SET PROGRAM screen.

SET PROGRAM

T I MER PR

OGRAMMING

ON TIMER

SELECT :

--:--

SET

OPC

--:-- --

SET

END

: PROG

DATE START ST

FR I

TODA

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

SELECT : END

: PROG

Example

Today’s Date

Repeat step 3 to set:

• Start time, Stop time

• Channel (or LINE for outside source)

• Speed (SP, LP, SLP)

SELECT / Selection Order

WEEKLY

(SAT)

1) Press to select

TIMER PROGRAMMING.

2) Press

screen.

• If a program is already in memory, press select an unused program number.

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

WEEKLY

(MON)

WEEKLY

(SUN)

to display

, and to

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DAILY

Check List

Cable or antenna is connected. Power cord is plugged in. The clock is set to correct time. The tape is long enough. The record tab is in place.

PROG TIMER indicator

2222

P DT START

day 9 : 00 p 12 : 00a 08 SP

2 -- -- : --

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

CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT : END

: PROG

STOP CH

-- : -- --

SET

Press PROG to

SPD

end the program.

To Enter More Programs, press

and

to select

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

Press PROG twice 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.

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

the remote and try the button again.

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.

SELECT/SET

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

PROG

ADD/DLT

STOP

Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents :

Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 22.

(Recording is not in progress)

Press to select the

desired program.

SP SP LP

1) Press

2) Press

and press to set new program

contents.

3) Press PROG.

Press ADD/DLT.

SP SP LP

to display. to select

P DT START

1 day

2 3 4

STOP CH

9 : 00p 12 : 00a 08

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

9 : 00p 10 : 00p

CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT : END

: PROG

125

SET

To Replace program...

DATE

TART

8 SAT 9:00

TODA

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

CT :

SELE END

: PROG

TOP

P 12: 00A

SET

To Clear program...

P DT START

1 -- -- : --

2 3 4

STOP CH

-- : -- --

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

9 : 00p 10 : 00p

CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT : END

: PROG

125

SET

Timer Operation

Press PROG twice to exit this mode.

Notes

• 2 minutes before Timer recording is performed, “PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC” appears and/or the PROG TIMER Indicator ﬂ ashes. 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.

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