Panasonic PVQ-2512, PVQ-1312B, PVQ-2012, PVQ-1312W User Manual

Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

Initial Setup

Models No.

PVQ-1312W / PVQ-1312B

Basic Operation

PVQ-2012 / PVQ-2512

TV Operation

Timer Operation

Advanced Operation

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

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate, or adjust this product. Please save this manual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. (Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.)

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For Your Information

LSQT0605A

Important Safeguards and Precautions

READ AND RET AIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTR UCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANU AL AND ON UNIT

INSTALLATION

1 POWER SOURCE CA UTION

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 remov e dust, dirt, etc. on the plug.

POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:

The plug fits into outlet one way. If it cannot be fully inserted, try reversing it. If it still will not fit, hav e 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

T o av oid 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 is a fire hazard.

-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 bloc ked, heat build-up may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes. For your protection: a.Never cover v entilation 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.

A VOID EXTREMEL Y HO T LOCA TIONS OR

SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Do not place unit over or near a heater or regulator, in direct sunlight, etc. If unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense in unit and on the tape causing damage.

6 T O AV OID PERSONAL INJUR Y

• 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 unev en surfaces may cause objects to overturn.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions.

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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, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH V O LT AGE

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 f all. When installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines , circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal.

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)

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 AW AY FR OM W ATER OR

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

2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STR ONG

IMP A CT , 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, malodors, or noises. Immediately unplug unit, and have it inspected by a service technician to avoid potential fire and shock hazards .

• Never drop or push any object through openings in unit. T ouching 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-spra y , 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 aff ect internal parts.

SERVICE

1 DO NOT SER VICE PR ODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the unit does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or remove cov ers, or make an y adjustments not described in the manual. Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician.

2 REPLACEMENT OF P ART S

Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer, or have equal safety characteristics as original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING

After unit is serviced or repaired, request that a through safety check be done as described in the manufacturer’ s service literature to insure video unit is in safe operating condition.

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité

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

Caution : T o prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Avertissement : Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne

Attention : Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche

This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Only use those tapes with the mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.

FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.

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

pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive.

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

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 an y prob lems .

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 LSSQ0308 (PVQ-1312W) LSSQ0280 (PVQ-1312B /PVQ-2012/PVQ-2512)

Batteries 2 “AA”

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

Head Cleaning

V I DE

HEADS MAY LEAN I NG

NEED C PL

EASE

NSERT HEAD

LEAN I NG CASSETTE

REFER TO MANUAL

END : PLAY K

Record/Playback Time

Only use tapes with the mark in this unit.

SP (Standard Play) LP (Long Play) SLP (Super Long Play)

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1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours 8 Hours

2 Hours

40 Minutes

5 Hours

20 Minutes

Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions .. 2, 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Closed Caption System............................................................. 18, 19

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

Initial Setup

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Timer Operation

Tape Operation ........................................................................... 22~24

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

V-Chip Control Feature ............................................................. 27~29

On-Screen Display (OSD) ................................................................ 30

Before Requesting Service .............................................................. 31

Servicenter List ................................................................................. 32

Limited Warranty .............................................................................. 33

Spanish Quick Use Guide / Guía para rápida consulta ......... 34, 35

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

Advanced Operation

For Your Information

Location of Controls

Remote Control Buttons

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.

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Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel

Initial Setup

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

POWER VOL CH

STOP/EJECT REW/

ACTION

PLAY/REPEAT

Built-In Speaker 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 together with STOP.

PLAY

See previous page.

REPEAT

Repeats a recording.

FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH

See previous page.

REC

See previous page.

TIMER

Sets a timer alarm up 60.

Rear View of the Unit

FF/ REC TIMER/FM

PROG TIMERPROG TIMER

REC ON TIMER

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

See above.See previous page.

AC Power Plug

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

Easy Grip-Handle

Use when transporting the unit.

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF Antenna

In from your Antenna or Cable.

Input Terminal

Page 8.

Connections/ Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

Please make all cable or antenna connections before plugging into the AC outlet. Plugging the unit power cord into an AC outlet starts

How to Connect

auto channel and clock set.

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

WARNING:

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

Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

Plug the unit power cord into an

AC wall outlet. Press Power* on the remote or

unit. The unit comes on and auto

channel and clock set starts.

UNIT

IN from ANT./CABLE

VHF/UHF

Cable TV Converter Box

IN from ANT./CABLE

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

2 / 6 / 2002

WED 12 : 00PM

MPL

DST : O

ETED

SETT I NG : CH 1 A

UTO CLOCK SET

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

• 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 reciever, it must be turned off.

AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING

CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY

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If AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE screen appears, set the clock using MANUAL CLOCK SET procedure on next page.

UTO CLOCK SET

A I S I NCO

MPL

ETE

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY

ESS I NG ACT I ON KEY

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.

CLOC

SET

1 / /

SELE CT MONTH

SELECT : SET : END

ACT I ON

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

PROG TIMERPROG TIMER REC ON TIMER

REC ON TIMER

ACTION

POWER VOL CH

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

Initial Setup

Press

and press to set. In the same

manner, select and set the date,

to select the month

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

CLOC

SET

2 / 6/

SELE CT

SET :

END

2002

COMPLETED

WED

ACT I ON

Press ACTION twice to start CLOCK and exit.

POWER

ACTION

DST : O

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

Turn the unit

Power on. 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.

Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.

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,

M A I N MENU

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

VCR

T V

CLOC

C H

Language

1) Press to select language icon.

M A I N MENU

T V

VCR

T V

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION repeatedly.

PR I NC I PAL

T V

VCR

T V

CANAL

ELEG I R : F I JAR :

SEL. : REGLER : ACT I O

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

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

REL OJ SAL I R

ACT I O

For Spanish

MEN

ELE

MAGNET .

HORLOGECANAL

For French

M A I N MENU

T V

VCR

T V

CLOC

C H

For English

LANGUAGE

EX I T

O L A

IDIOMA

BONJOUR

LAN

SORT I E

ELL

EX I T

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

Channels

1) Press to select “CH.”

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

SET UP CHA

ANT

ENNA

: CABLE

UTO SE

CHA

NNEL

CAPT I

EAK S I GNAL D I

SELECT : SET 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

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

LANGUAGE

NNE

SPLAY : OFF

EX I T

Clock

1) Press select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

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 : SET

END

: ACT I ON

(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”

appears only when auto clock is set.)

3)Press “MANUAL” or “AUTO CLOCK SET” and press

• For Auto Clock Set,

select “AUTO CLOCK SET,” then press .

SET

2 / 6/

20022002

SELE CT

HOUR

SELECT : SET : END

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.

VCR

CLOC

WEDWED

LANGUAGE

EX I T

JUS

T :

to select

1212

0000

DST

: ON

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Time Zone Adjust

POWER

NUMBER Keys

Time Zone Adjust

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

1) Press to select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

LANGUAGE

JUS

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 : SET

END

: ACT I ON

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

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET MANU

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT : SET

END

: ACT I ON

ACTION

ACTION key on

the unit

On Unit

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/DLT

SELECT/SET

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

Using keys

VOL CH

On Remote

On Unit

: CH UP

: CH DOWN : VOLUME UP : VOLUME DO WN

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

and VOLUME UP/

DOWN function as

only.

Basic Operation

4)Press ACTION twice to exit.

Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel:

Select channel with number keys and press ADD/DLT.

HANNEL

08 ADDED

To delete channel:

Select channel with CH and press ADD/DLT.

or number keys

HANNEL

08 DELE T

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