Panasonic PV-M2089, PV-M2079 Owner’s Manual

Panasonic

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Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

Models uBR4;:) V.IU! _n7_q/pV-M 2089

As an ENERGY STAI:P Partner,

Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product

Easy Taping.

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product.

Please save this manual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included, (Guia para r&pida consulta en espahol esta incluida.)

or product model meets the ENERGY STAFP guidelines for energy efficiency.

Important Safeguards and Precautions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL

I READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND

WARNINGS IN MANUAL AND ON UNIT

[ INSTALLATION

I POWER SOURCE CAUTION

Operate only from powersourceindicated on unit or in this manual. If uncertain,have an Electrlc

UtilityService Companyor Video Preducts Dealer

verify your home power source.

2 POWER CORD PLUG

For safety, this unit comes with a polarized type plug (one wide blade), or a three-wire grounding type plug.

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The plug fits into outlet one way. If it cannot be fully inserted, try mverelng it. If it still wilt not fit, have an aleotr_ian install the proper wall outlet. Do not tamper with the plug,

_JUI2_G._.U.G_G.SU_TIQ_

The plug requires a three-hole grounding outlet.

If necessary, have an etecthcian install the

proper outlet, Do not tamper with the plug.

3 POWER CORD

Make sure power cords am muted SO they are not likely to have anything rest on

them,roll over them. or be in the wey of walking traffic. An extension cord should have the same type plug (polarized or grounding) and must be securely connected. Overloading wall outlets or extension con_ may cause fire

hazard. Frayed cards, damaged ptugs, and

dentaged or cracked wire insulation ere

hazardous end should be replaced by •

qualified electrician,

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated duflhg operation. If btocked,

heat buitd-up may result in a tire hazard or heat damage to cassettes, For your protection:

a. Never cover ventilation slots while unit is

ON, Oroperate unit while placed on a bed.

sofa.rug;orotherseftsurface.

b, Avoid bulit,in installation, such ass book

case or rack, unless property 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 condensa in unit end on the tape causing damage.

S TO AVOID PERSONAL iNJURY

• Never place unit on support or stand that is not firm, level, and adequately strong. The

unit could fall causing sadous 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 mey

cause objects to overture.

• Carefully follow all operating instruotfons.

[ OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION 1

I SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

An outside antenna or cabte sysfam must be "-"3 :.--

properly grour_ed to provide some protection ......._=,_

against built up static charges and votlag_ / *'_ Section 810 of the National El_Ctrical _/- _

Code, ANSVNFPA 70 (in Canada. / _'_'_ pan 1 of the Canadian Electhcal _--------------_----------------._/ " _=,_u_

code) provides information I !.___'_1 / r j _.:==_,_ regarding proper grounding of the I _ J / "r'_.,_'_ mast and supporting stmctura, _ _, j _ '

grounding of the lead-in wire to an _ __ --"-_ antenna disctlarge unit. size of _ _=_w_=_t_

grounding conductors, location of _© ._r,=_==_-_ r_=_ 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 bower circuits so it willnever touch these bower sources should it ever fall. When installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines, drcuits or other bower

sources as this could be fatal.

I USING THE VIDEO UNIT I

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

1 KEEP UNIT WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE, such as a k_chen sink,

be,th tLto, pool, and so on,

2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG IMPACT, unplug unit end have

it inspected by a qualified service technician before use,

3 ELECTRICAl. STORMS

. Duflng e llghthingstorm;or before leaving unit unussd forextended periodsct time,

d_ all equipmentfrem the power source as wslSas ine antsnna and cab_ system.

4 WHEN UNIT iS PLUGGED IN

• Never axpose to rain or water. DO NOT OPERATE if _quid has been spitlad into unit. Immediately unplug unit, and have if inspected by a service technician. Fire and shOCkhazarde Can result _ electrical shorts caused by liquid contact thslde.

• Never drop or push any object through openings in unit. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can calve aleotric shock or fire hazard.

• Avoid placing unit directly on top or underneath s TV as this may cause efaotdoal interference. Keep all magnets away from electronic equipment.

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 • clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to gantiy remove dust or

dabris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, Orforced air that could over._=pray, or seep into unit and cause electrk_l shoP_. Any substance, such as wax, edheldve

tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas

may aslvorsaly a_ftectinterest parts,

[ SERVICE (

I 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 adjustmants not

described in the manual, Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician.

2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Make sure the service technicien uses only parts specified by tha manufacturer, or have equal safety characteristics as original parts. The usa of unauthorized substitutes may result in tire. alectdc shock, or other hazards,

3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING

After unit is servicedor repaired, request that a thorough satety check be done as described in the manufacturer's service literatureto insure video unllisin safe operatingconcrdio_.

Safety Precautions

Warning: TO prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose thfa equipment to rain or moisture. This video recorder, equipped with the HQ ( High Quality) System. is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Only use those tapes with the _ mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used.

This television receiver provides diSplay of television closed captioning in accordanca with §15.119 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 voltage within the unit may have

sufflolant magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore. it is dangerous to make any kind bf contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature conceming the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.

Tharafore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problemS.

Table of Contents

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

Before Using ............................................................................ 4

Use

Now!

Enjoy

More!

• Accessories ................................ 4 • Loading the Batteries .................. 4

• Record/Playback Time .............. 4 • Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure ..4

Connections (Outdoor Antenna Connections, DeS/Cable Box Connections) .......... 5

One Time Setup (Language,Channel, Clock) .................................... 6, 7

mv Operation (NITE mode, Using the 100 key, Rapid Tune, Audio Mute, Phones, SELF-DEMO mode)....8

MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System .............................................. 9

• Stereo/SAP/Mono Operation .... 9 ° Select Audio mode for TV Viewing ....9

Playback a Tape (SlowMotion, Still Picture, Frame by Frame, Features for Quality) ..10

Record On a Tape .................................................................. 11

• One Touch Recording ............ 11 • Selecting Input Mode ................ 11

Timer Recording .............................................................. 12, 13

• Timer Recording Using • Review, Replace or Clear

Combination VCR Buttons ...... 12 Program Contents ...................... 13

Timer Programming using VCR Plus+ System .......... 14 ~ 17

=VCR Plus+ System Setup ..15,16 * VCR Plus+ System Programming ..17

TV Timer Features (ON-TIMER withAlarm, SLEEP TIMER, INSTANT ALARM) ..18 7 1 9

Closed Caption System .................................................. 20, 21

• Closed Caption Mode Feature ..20 • Caption on Mute Feature .......... 21

FM Radio .......................................................................... 227 23

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

• Tape Position Display .............. 24 •Auto Operation Functions .......... 25

• Zero Search ............................ 24 • One Minute Skip ........................ 25

• Repeat Play ............................ 25 ° VHS Index Search System ..26, 27

Special MCR Features .................................................. 28 ~ 32

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

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

Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................................ 33

V-Chip Control Feature .................................................. 34 ~ 37

• Enter or Change Secret Code ..34 ° Setup TV PARENTAL Ratings ..36

• Setup MOTION PICT. Ratings ..35 • Blocking Message ...................... 37

Cable Box Universal Remote Control ............................ 38, 39

• Remote Warning ON/OFF ...... 39 • DSS and Cable Box Code List ..39

Picture Adjustment ................................................................ 40

Audio Features <For Model PV-M2089 only> ......................................................41

Other Information!

Reset Language, Clock, Channel .......................................... 42

On-Screen Display (OSD) ...................................................... 43

• VCR Status & Clock Display....43 • Warning and Instruction

• Channel & Function Display ....43 Displays .................................... 43

Unit Information ...................................................................... 44

• Reset all Combination VCR - Head Cleaning .......................... 44

Memory Functions .................. 44 • Specifications ............................ 44

• DST (Daylight Saving Time) ....44

Before Requesting Service .................................................... 45

Service Center List ................................................................ 46

Spanish (Espahol) Quick Use Guide ............................ 47 ~ 49

Location of Controls ........................................................ 50, 51

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 bellow. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your Combination VCR.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No.

Serial No.

Accessories

[] Remote Control

Q®®

VSQS 16O3

1) Open the cover.

2) Insert batteries as marked.

3) Close the cover.

GQ<_

[] Batteries

2 "AA"

To order accessories, call toll free 1-800-332-5368.

[] Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Break off the tab.

Tab

Screw driver

To record again.

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

1 Hour 2 Hours I

2 Hours 4 Hours 5 Hours

3 Hours 6 Hours J 8 Hours

2 Hours

40 minutes

20 minutes

Cover the hole "_'_.'_ with cellophane tape.

Unhook the antenna from your previous TV or VCR and connect it to the back of the Combination VCR as shown in

the diagram.

If your antenna system has

separate UHF and VHF lead- ins, you need a UHFNHF Band

Mixer (not supplied.)

Back of Combination VCR

• Without a Cable Box

You can;

• record or view unscrambled channels. You cannot;

• record or view scrambled channels.

• view a channel other than the one

selected for any type of recording.

• With a Cable Box You can;

• record or view any channel including scrambled channels. NOTE: Channel selectionmust 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 e ose to the point of cable entry as practical.

Combination VCR

• 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.

• DSS ®is registered trademark of DIRECTV, INC., a unit of GM

Hughed Electronics.

Combination VCR

DSS Receiver

When the Combination VCR is turned on the Process of Setup first time, setup mode is entered automatically.

Press POWER* on the

I Q

Combination VCR.

SELECTLANGUAGE

PUSH OH • :English /

OPR{MfR CH • :E_p_oI

APP. VOL * :Franq@is

CHANNEL/CLOCKAUTOSETr and Clock Auto Set.

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE

AND IF YOU USE A CABLE

BOX, TUNE IT TO YOUR Press CH •.

LOCAL PBS CH THEN

PLEASE PUSH OH UP K_Y

OH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

I Select the language.

<_ _- for English

_-for Spanish

(Espa_ol)for French (Frangais)

• If wrong language is set, do "Reset all Combination VCR

Memory Functions" steps page 44.

• If you use a cable box, the cable box must be left on.

Start Channel Auto Set

- 1POWER

VOLUME

UP '

_ CHANNEL IT'. UP/DOWN

AUTO CLOCK SET

PROCEED I NG

(Case

Setup completed)

7/28/1999WED12:00PM

SETTING : CM 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 Combination VCR i$ turned off each day. if used, a cable box must be left on and tuned to the PBS channel at the time Combination VCR power is turned off if you want auto clock set to be done.

• If used, a DSS receiver, it must be turned off for auto clock set.

• If Cable Box or C)SS receiver is connected to Combination VCR via Audio/Video 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; do 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, do the

Reset Clock steps on page 42 and set DST:OFF.

(Setup incomplete)

AUTO CLOCK SET

FS INCOMPLETE

PUSH ACT ION TO SET CLOCK

next page.

i See Case 2

)

Case1

Set TIME ZONE ADJUST.

Press ACTION.

Display MAIN MENU.

Display SET CLOCK

MAIN MENU

C_ " CLOCK "_<[T'

SELECT:A • < I- KEY

tACT I ON KEY

screen.

] 1)Press AV<•

I [f_"_ j to select ,,

: I clocK.

i _. i 2) Press ACTION j (_._% to display.

Select TIME ZONE ADJUST.

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL

SELECT:A • KEY SET :< IJ KEY

END :ACTION KEY

41 % se,u,

I * TIME ZONE ADJUST returns to

{(%-_, L select.

____ ! 2) Press'• to

Press ACTION twice.

"0" if clock is set manually.

1 1)Press AV to

subtract or add hour(s) as necessary.

SELECT/

SET

- _ • :CH UP

• :CH DOWN

b• :VOL UP

4 :VOL DOWN

1ACTION

[_S_ Clock Setup is Incomplete.

Set the clock manually.

Display SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET

I S I NCOMPLETE

PUSH ACTION TO SET CLOCK

screen.

Press ACTION to exit this mode.

b - -__ Set the clock manually.

I_ oST:ON @ 1) Press A" tOselectmonth.the

sET :,- K_¥ 2) Press • to set.

SELECTt& • KEY

END :ACT ION KEY

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

To Make Corrections,

repeatedly press <1_ to move

tO error, then correct,

End setup.

Press ACTION twice (Clock

starts.)

• This Combination VCR calendar is

accurately maintained itscalendar up to

Dec. 31, 2089, 11:59PM,

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

Combination VCR hookup.

--Using AV<, keys__

• :CH DOWN

• :CH UP

• :VOLUME UP

On Remote •:VOLUME DOWN

Whenever the menu or

w _" _displayed, CHANNEL

I(_) (_) (_) (_! UP/DOWN and VOLUME

L OnUnt •Y•• only.

] program screen is

• UP/DOWN function as

ACTION key on the unit

• You can operate the menu

{_ [] i screen using unit buttons.

! ...... ] STOP/EJECT and nEW

On Unit J together with no tape

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

I To display the menu, press

inserted.

24 IIIIII11111 ......................

ABC

Press POWER* on the Combination VCR.

Select a channel,

Using CH AV or

, NUMBERED

or J keys.

OQ@

QOQ

j o®ol

e_l

Adjust volume.

Press VOL+--.

_P'Check list before you begin,

[] All connectionsare made (see page 5.) [] Your Combination VCR isplugged in.

Model PV-M2079 unit is shown here.

PLAY/

3 REPEAT

I I

i i -

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

NITE

,©

To Cancel, press NITE.

• Previous settings are restored.

• NITE 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 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.

Set NITE mode.

Press NITE.

• NITE mode may be selected

when watching TV, playing a tape, or while in FM mode.

MUTE--

VOL UP/

DOWN

NITE --

100 --

KEY

1 2 PHONES

Jack

POWER

- RAPID TUNE

CH UP/ DOWN

NUMBERED

Keys

• 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

Combination VCR for 5 seconds to display derno screen. Repeat this to exit.

Thefollowingarepossiblebroadcasttypeswiththeiraccompanying on-screendisplays.Thesignalbeingreceivedisindicatedwithan

"(_ "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.)

Display the broadcast signal

STOP 12:00AM ABC

_STEREO_ SP

_SAP

_NO

0:00:00

being received.

Press DISPLAY to display.

MTS Stereo end SAP broadcast Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo

(main language) and Secondary Audio Program (sub language) broadcasts are both being received simultaneously.

Select the STEREO or SAP audio mode.

STOP 12:00AM ABC )

_STEREO_ SP

SAP

MONO

STOP 12:OOAM ABC

_EREO SP

_SAP

STOP 12:OOAM ABC

STEREO SP SAP

AUDIO

0:00;00

0:00:00

0;00:O0

< Example >

MTS Stereo broadcast

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo

broadcast. Select STEREO audio mode.

• If stereobroadcastis weak and the display flickers, selectMONO audio modefor

possiblybetter results.

SAP broadcast Secondary Audio Program (sub

language.) Select SAP audio mode for the sub language.

MONO broadcast Normal monaural sound broadcast.

Press AUDIO to select the desired audio mode as described above.

(Arrow shows selection.)

• Each press of AUDIO will change the audio mode as shown below.

- DISPLAY

AUDIO

_ STEREO_ _;_ l

MONO / O:OO:OO ]

L Press

AUDIO -_'L |

[ STOP 12:00AM AI_

t STEREO o_

l Press |

'--AUDIO --l_L

IMPORTANT NOTE: <For model PV-M2079 only>

This stereo system is designed for TV

viewing only, Recording and playback will always be in monaural,

Model PV-M2079 unit is shown here.

TRACKING/

V-LOCK

[_Check list before you begin.

[] All connections are m_;de (see page 5,) [] Your Combination VCR is plugged in.

Insert a cassette.

• Combination VCR power comes on automatically.

To prevent tape jam __

Inspect your cassette tapes and

remove any loose or peeling labels.

Press PLAY.

• Playback begins if cassette has no record tab.

• To Find a Particular Scene Forward Search .--) Press FF

Reverse Search -) Press nEW

• For view Slow Motion -_ Press SLOW

(To release, press SLOW)

• For view Still (Freeze) picture -.-) Press PAUSE

(To release, press PAUSE)

• For view Frame by Frame picture Press SLOW in the Still mode (Torelease, press PAUSE)

nEW

SLOW

PAUSE

You can operate on the Combination VCR

(Model PV-M2079 unit is shown here.)

Insert a cassette.

- STOP

2 Press PLAY,

H L ! j J tl

• Press to stop and/or eject tape, i

After Combination VCR 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 nEW in stop mode

• To eject tape -) Press EJECT on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the Combination VCR

Digital Auto Trackina

Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality.

Manual Trackina 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

CHAv * on the Combination VCR 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 OH &V on the Combination VCR operate as a V-Lock control to reduce jitter.

PanaBlack TM Picture Tube

This Combination VCR uses a PanaBlack TM picture tube for better color reproduction and picture contrast.

Model PV-M2079 unit is shown here.

_lPCheck list before you begin.

[] All connections are made (see page 5.) [] Your Combination VCR is plugged in.

[] Cassette with record tab in place.

Insert a cassette.

• Combination VCR power comes on automatically.

SELECT/SET

• :CH UP

• :CH DOWN

• :VOL UP

• :VOL DOWN

ACTION ----

STOP

PAUSE --

Select Channel.

• To stop --> Press STOP

• One Touch Recording (OTR)

Press REC repeatedly to set the recording length (30 min - 4 hours.)

• Combination VCR stops recording at a preset time,

• PROG TIMER indicator lights on the Combination VCR.

Press CH A,_', or NUMBERED keys.

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

Select Recording speed (see page 4.)

Press SPEED.

SP = Standard Play

LP = Long Play

SLP = Super Long Play

• Selected speed is displayed.

Start Recording.

Press REC.

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

• You can not view another channel during recording.

Method: 1

Press CH AV. The display will change as

follows.

1•_"2"_-_3 !

LINE-_._-t 25 or

Method: 2

a Press ACTION for MAIN MENU. b Press AV ,_1_ to select "TV", then press

ACTION for SET UP TV screen.

¢ Press AV to select "INPUT SELECT," and

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

d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

,CABLE

• After Combination VCR 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 Combination VCR

(Model PV-M2079 unit is shown here.)

1 Insert a cassette. 2 RED Indicator

i i

- o /._ ,_

• Press to stop. 4

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

Display SET PROGRAM.

Press PROG*.

..... SET PROGRAM

SELECT:A • KEY SET : _" KEY

: PP_X3 KEy

Select TIMER PROGRAM.

.1) Press •V

_ [ to select.

i 2) Press • to

display.

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

unused program number.

Set the recording DATE.

;ATEGORY:N/A SLP

SELECT:A • KEY SET :_ KEY

END :PROG/ACTION KEY

E_ _8-9 ........ 31--1 -- 2...---

Today's -- 7 SELECTA 1 • Selection Order DAILY

Date L_WEEKLY.... WEEKLY WEEKLY.__J

-- (SAT) "" (MON) (SUN)

1) Press •V to

select.

2) Press • or •

; to set.

• 1-31 = One time

• DALLY = MON~FRI

• WEEKLY SUN-SAT = Same time once a

week

_llPCheck list before you begin.

[] All connections are made (see page 5.) [] Your Combination VCR is plugged in.

[] The clock is set to correct time. [] The tape is long enough.

[] The record tab is in place.

O 1.1¢ 't

G3 ®®

SELECTI

. SET ,

3 • :CH UP

• :CH DOWN

41_ :VOL UP

• :VOL DOWN

1 PROG

Repeat step 3 to set:

• start time, stop time

• Channel (or LINE for outside source)

• Category [N/A (not applicable), SPORTS,

MOVIE, COMEDY, MUSIC, DRAMA]

• Speed (SP, LP, SLP)

Make the notes.

TOOAY ASC

ICATEGORY : MOV IE SP

#ISH TO MAKE NOTES :& KEY

S_T :< l- KEY

END : PRO/ACT ION KEY

• Characters will change in the following order. 4) Press PROG

I---_A-- B--C ...... Z-- BLANK-- -- --&*--I

,9 ....... 2--1--0--/--! ÷- to end.

Rt' "J!

• If "PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC" appears and/or the PROGRAM TIMER indicator flashes, check that a cassette with

record tab is loaded and the Combination VCR 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 t 1), 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.

• If not wanted, go to step 5,

1)Press •to begin.

2) Press •V to select.

3) Press • or •

to set.

(or ACTION)

Continued on the next page.

Timer Recording Using

-Combination VCR Buttons--

You can set the Timer Recording using ACTION key on the Combination VCR.

(See page 7.)

VO L CH 5TOP/E*_CT REW/_ 1

"J Press STOP/EJECT and REW

together without a tape to display

MAIN MENU. Press AV,I_ to select "VCR"

and STOP/EJECT and REW

together to display SET UP VCR screen.

Press _I,V to select"TIMER PROGRAM" and I_ to display the

TIMER PROGRAM screen.

4], Repeat steps 3-6.

_-'-!-_:--!---_-!i!

END :PROG/ACT I ON KEY

End the program.

Press PROG

(_ (or ACTION.)

To Enter More Programs Press A_' and I_ to select and

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

Cancel a Timer

Recording:

(Recording is in progress)

Hold down STOP for a few seconds to cancel the Timer

Recording.

• Any futuredaily or weekly recordingswillbe performedas

programmed.

i Exit this mode.

i Press PROG twice (or ACTION.) I

• 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 Combination VCR.

a Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 12.

Select the desired program.

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CANCEL:ADD/DLT KEY SELECT 1-8:& • KEY ENTER :_ KEY END :PROG/ACTION KEY

Press i,Y to

select.

To Replace program...

1) Press • to

CATEGORY ;MOV IE SP

SELECT:& • KEY

SET :< I_ KEY

END :PROG/ACTION KEY

To Clear program...

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4 SU 9_00_t0_0op L LiP

ADD/DLT

2) Press &V,<• to

3) Press PROG

Press ADD/DLT.

display.

set new program contents.

(or ACTION.)

Model PV-M2079 unit is shown here.

I L !i

PROG TIMER indicator

b SELECT/

SET

• :CH UP

C • :CH

DOWN

• :VOL UP

• :VOL

DOWN

C PROG

C ADD/DLT

STOP

SELECT 1-E_& • KEY _NTER _ KEY _ _ROG_C_O_ _¥

! Exit this mode.

I Press PROG twice (or ACTION.)

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

SetuP1E:3> l Programming I

Choose your connection type from the following diagrams

• CABLE BOX --) COMBINATION VCR

Set up on page

Model PV-M2079 unit is shown here.

Model PV-M2089 unit is shown here.

• ANTENNA or CABLE -_ COMBINATION VCR

Set up on page

Combination VCR

Programming on page

" 17

Process of Recording

.... SET UP CHANNEL ....

ANTENNA : CABLE

AUTOSET

CHANNEL CAPT I ON

SELECt:& • KEY

SET ;=. KEY

ENO :ACTION KEY

IConnection

Display MAIN MENU.

Press ACTION*.

1) Press Jl,_l' 4• to select "CH."

2) Press ACTION

to display.

Select CABLE BOX SET UP.

select number.

1) Press Jl,V to

2) Press • to display.

_! Programming i

SELECT/ SET

3 A :CH UP

• :CH DOWN

4_ :VOL UP

• :VOL DOWN

1ACTION

ARE YOU US IHO A CABLE BOX?

SELECT:& • KEY

:_ KEY

B*_IO :ACTION KEY

If you select...

• "YES" --> Step 5.

• "NO" -> Press ACTION -->Go to VCR Plus+ Channel

ENTER CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL

SELECT:A • KEY

:P" KEY

:ACTION KEY

Select "YES" or "NO".

1) Press AV to. select "YES" or

Setup on page 16.

Select Cable box output channel number.

(_ 1) Press AV to

• If necessary, refer to your cable

box manual.

• If you are using Audio/Video jack connection for your cable box,

select and set "VIDEO OUT" as the output channel.

"NO."

2) Press • to set.

i select. I 2) Press • to

I enter.

f VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are

registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under

license from Gemstar Development

%-. Corporation.

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