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MODEL PVQ-M2508
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As an ENERGY STAK” Partner. Matsushita Electric CorporatkMi of America has determined that this product or product model meets the ENDtOY STAR* gukicliDcb for energy efTtciertcy.
Operating
Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
Spanish Quick Use Qukje is included.
Outa para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
VQTS3480 (A)
Things You Should Know
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Safety Precautions
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
This video recorder, equipped with the HQ ( High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Oniy use those tapes with the l^mark. It is recommended that oniy 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 dispiay of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.
CM/rtON TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO JSER'SERVICEAeLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICIND TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
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 f operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.
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Things You Should Know................................................................................................................................. |
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Important Safeguards and Precautions............................................................................................................ |
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Unpacking Your Combination VCR • Product Features.................................................................................... |
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Antenna or Cable Connections (Outdoor Antenna, cable Box, Scrambled/Unscrambled Channels) |
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Location of Controls (Remote Control, Combination VCR).......................................................................... |
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One Time Setup (On-Screen Language, Channel Memory, Auto Clock Set).............................................. |
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On-Screen Displays (OSD) (Function, channel. Menu, VCR Status/Clock, Warning, Instruction)................. |
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TV Operation (Main Operation, Using the 100 key, Rapid Tune, Audio Mute, Phones, SELF-DEMO Mode, NITE/GAME |
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Picture Adjustment (Color, Tint, Brightness, Picture, Sharpness, Reset)....................................................... |
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TV Timer Features (Alarm Timer, Sleep Timer)............................................................................................. |
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Closed Caption System (Main Operation, Caption On Mute)......................................................................... |
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Playback a Tape (Main Operation, Special Effects, Quality Picture Features).............................................. |
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Record On a Tape (Main Operation, One Touch Record, Input Select)........................................................ |
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Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) (Connection, Main Operation)...................................................................... |
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Timer Recording (Main operation. Cancel, Clearer Replace Program Contents).................................... |
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Special VCR Features (Channel Caption, Time Stamp, Blue Back ON/OFF Feature, VCR Lock, Warning Beeper)....... |
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Before Requesting Service (Seif-check items) ............................................................................................. |
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Service Center List........................................................................................................................................ |
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para rápida consulta............................................................................. |
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Warranty......................................................................................................................................... |
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Important Safeguards and Precautions
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT
INSTALLATION
1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION
Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit or in this manuai.
if necessary, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify the power source in your home.
2 POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG
As a safety feature, this Video product comes with either a polarized power cord plug (one blade is wider than the other), or a three-wire grounding type plug.
POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:
This plug will only fit into an outlet one way. If you cannot fully insert the plug, try reversing it. If it still will not fit, have an electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug.
GROUNDING PLUG CAUTIQNL
This plug will only tit into a three-hole grounding outlet. If necessary, have an electrician install the proper outlet. Do not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug.
3 POWER CORD
Make sure power cords are routed so that they are not likely to have anything rest on them, roll over them, or be in the way of walking traffic.
If an extension cord is used, make sure it also has either a polarized or grounded plug and that the cords can be securely connected.
Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be replaced by a qualified service technician. Overloaded outlets and extension cords are fire hazards and should be avoided.
4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES
Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated during operation. If they are blocked, heat build-up inside the unit can cause failures that may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes. For protection follow these mies;
a.Never cover ventilation slots or the unit while in use, or operate the unit when placed on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface.
b.Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided.
5AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES
Do not place the unit over or near any kind of heater or regulator, in direct sunlight, inside a closed vehicle, etc,. Do not move the unit suddenly between areas of extreme temperature variation. If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense in the unit and on the tape,
OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION
SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
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provides information with respect to 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.
KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS
An outside antenna system should be located well away from power lines, electric light or power circuits and where it will never come into contact with these power sources if it should happen to fall. When installing an outside antenna, extreme care should be taken to avoid touching power lines, circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal. Because of the hazards involved, antenna installation should be left to a professional.
USING THE VIDEO UNIT
If the unit has been in storage or moved to a new location, refer first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.
1KEEP THIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE OF ANY KIND.
2IF EQUIPMENT IS EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR
STRONG IMPACT, unplug the unit and have it inspected by a qualified service technician before use.
3 DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM
During a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors, or before leaving the unit unused for extended periods of time, disconnect all equipment from the power source as welt as the antenna and cable system.
4WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN
•Never expose the unit to rain or water. DO NOT OPERATE if liquid has been spilled into the unit. Immediataly unplug the unit, and have it inspected by a service technician. Fire and shock hazards can result from electrical shorts caused by liquid contact inside.
•Never drop or press any object through openings in the unit. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can cause electric shock or fire hazard.
•Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set as this may cause electrical interference. Keep ail magnets away from electronic equipment.
5USING ACCESSORIES
Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.
6 CLEANING THE UNIT
Unplug the unit. Then, use a clean, dry, chemically untreated doth to gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or seep into the 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.
6TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
•Do not place unsecured equipment on a sloping surface,
•Do not place this unit on any support that is not firm, level and adequately strong. The unit could fall causing serious injury to child or
adult and damage to the unit.
•An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
•Carefully follow all operating instructions and use the manufacturer's
recommended accessories when operating this unit or connecting it to any other equipment.
SERVICE
DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF
If, after carefully following the detailed operating instructions, this Video product does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in the manual. Unplug the unit and contact a qualified service technician,
IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED
Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer, or those having the same safety characteristics as the original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK
After any service or repairs to the unit, request the service technician to conduct a thorough safety check as described in the manufacture's service literature to insure that the video unit is in safe operating condition.
Unpacking Your Combination VCR • Product Features
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Accessories
Remote Control
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Install two batteries as indicated inside the Battery Compartment.
Fit the lid’s hinge piece into the indent on the case, and snap the lid Into place.
Battery replacement caution
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.
To order accessories,
call toll free 1 -800-211-PANA{7262).
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Alarm Timer.............................................................................................................................. |
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All Channel Auto Set/181-CH TV/CABLE Tuner ....................................................................... |
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Auto Clock Set........................................................................................................................ |
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Auto Daylight Saving Time ...................................................................................................... |
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Auto Operation Functions (Auto Shut Off, Auto Playback, Rewind, Tape Eject, Power Off).. 24 |
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Closed Caption System........................................................................................................... |
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Easy-to-Read English/Spanish/French On-Screen Displays...................................... |
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Front-mounted AA/ In Terminals ............................................................................................. |
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NITE/GAME Mode................................................................................................................... |
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One Minute Skip....................................................................................................................... |
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One Month, 8 Program Auto Timer Recording ................................................................... |
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One Touch Recording (OTR) .................................................................................................. |
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Quick Play Mechanism ............................................................................................................ |
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Rapid Tune.............................................................................................................................. |
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Antenna or Cable Connections
Outdoor Antenna Connection
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 UHF/VHF Band Mixer (not supplied).
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Cable Connections
(A) Without a Converter/Descrambler Box (A) Back of Combination VCR
With this connection, you can use your Combination VCR remote control to select channels for viewing and select unscrambled channels for timer recording. Scrambled channels may not be viewed or recorded with this connection.
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cable company converter box. Timer |
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recording is limited to one channel at a time, |
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and you can only view the channel you are |
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recording. |
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To Watch and Record Scrambled/ |
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Unscrambled Channels |
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Set the Combination VCR to the output |
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channel of the cable converter box (e.g. CH3). |
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Now, select channels to be viewed or |
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recorded at the cable converter box. |
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FCC WARNING: Any unauthorized changes or |
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user’s authority to operate. |
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Note to CABLE System Installer |
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This reminder is provided to call the CABLE |
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System installers attention to Article 820-40 of the |
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NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding |
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and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground |
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Location of Controls
Remote Control Buttons
POWER
See pages 8, 11.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
SELECT UP/DOWN
See pages 8~14,16,18-24.
NUMBERED KEY
See pages 9, 11,16, 22.
INDEX
See pages 22, 23.
REWIND/SEARCH
See pages 15, 22, 23.
ADD/DELETE
See pages 8, 9, 13, 19, 20.
STOP
See pages 15,16, 19, 23.
Rear View of the Combination VCR
AC Power Plug -----
When plugged into an AC outlet, the Combination VCR consumes 5 W of electric power in OFF condition.
NITE/GAME
See page 11.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
SET/BACKSPACE See pages 8-14,16,18-24.
TRACKING UP/DOWN See page 15.
ON-TIMER
See page 13.
RECORD/TIME
See page 16.
ZERO/1 MINUTE SKIP See page 24.
SLOW
See page 15.
COUNTER RESET
See page 24.
VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal
In from your
Antenna or Cable.
See page 5.
Front View of the Combination VCR
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Indicators on the Front Panel
ON TIMER indicator |
REPEAT Indicator |
Lights when the On |
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PLAY: ON" is selected |
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PROGRAM TIMER Indicator Lights when the Combination VCR is set for Timer Recording. It flashes when a Timer Recording has been set with no tape inserted, the clock is not set, or the tape is in motion.
See pages 16, 18,19.
RECORD Indicator Lights during recording. In Rec Pause or OTR Pause
mode, the indicator flashes. See page 16.
One Time Setup
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Combination VCR can correctly place channels into memory.
• Get the Combination VCR ready for clock set.
Check list before you begin.
Q Your Combination VCR is connected to an Antenna, or Cable system (see page 5).
Press POWER to turn the Combination VCR on.
Press CH AV , or VOL^ for on |
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•If you use a cable box, the cable box must be left on for auto channel set.
Important: If you use a cable box, turn it on and select the PBS station in your tirhe zone.
3 Press CH A to start Channel Auto Set and Clock Auto Set.
These on-screen displays will appear in sequence.
•CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
•CH AUTO SET COMPLETED
•AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING
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CHANNEL/CLOCKAUTO
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
AND IF YOU USE A CABLE
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Using the AT M ^ heys
Whenever a menu or program screen is displayed, CHANNEL
UP/DOWN and VOLUME UP/DOWN on the remote control function as
only. For VOLUME UP/DOWN functions, use the buttons on the Combination VCR.
4 (case i) If the displayed time is correct, press CH A to exit.
•This concludes one time Combination VCR setup.
•See important note at the bottom of this page.
If the displayed time and DST. are not correct...
If you happen to live close to two time zones, the Combination VCR may have recognized the PBS channel (setting channel) in the wrong time zone. Please do the following to correct the situation.
a.Make a note of the SETTING: CH number shown on-screen and press CH A to exit.
b.Delete the setting channel from the Combination VCR channel memo (See the Add or Delete a Channel section on the next page.)
C. Press ACTION to display the MAIN MENU.
d.Press AT-^^ to select “CLOCK," and then press ACTION to display the SET CLOCK screen.
•If you use a cable box and have multiple PBS stations, tune the cable box to a different PBS station and try auto clock set again
using the menu.
e.Press AT to select "AUTO CLOCK SET,” and then press ► to set and CH A to start Auto Clock set.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET WHEN USING THE CAB
•Auto clock set will be performed when the Combination VCR is turned off the first time each day. If you use a cable box and you want auto clock set to be performed, the cable box must be left on and tuned to the PBS channel at the time the Combination VCR power is turned off.
•If you use Audio/Video Jack connection between the Combination VCR and Cable Box, you must also connect the RF coaxial cable in order to use the auto clock set and channel auto set features.
•If for any reason the time is changed manually, automatic time correction will not occur.
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a. Press ACTION to display the SET CLOCK screen. .
b. Press AT to select and ► to
enter the month, date, year, timeÉÉËBÔÉmà"
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c.Press ACTION tvi/ice to start the time. (See page 25.) clock and exit the MAIN MENU.
To Change the OSD Language
1Press ACTION to display the MAIN MENU.
2Press AT to select the language selection icon.
3Press ACTION repeatedly to change the language as shown.
4 Press AT to select “EXIT,” and then press ACTION to exit the MAIN MENU.
To Replace Channels in Memory
In case, you have cable installed, etc.
1Press ACTION to display the MAIN MENU.
2Press AT4^ to select “CH," and then press ACTION to display the SET UP CHANNEL screen.
3Press AT repeatedly to select
“ANTENNA," and then press ► to select your antenna system ("TV" or “CABLE”).
4 Press AT to select "AUTO SET," and then press
► to start.
• To exit the SET UP CHANNEL screen, press ACTION twrice.
SELECT/
SET
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NUMBERED keys
To Set or Reset the Clock
In case the clock is wrong, or a power failure occurred.
1 Press ACTION to display the MAIN MENU.
Press AT4^ to select "CLOCK.” Then, press ACTION to display the SET CLOCK
screen.
Press AT to select “MANUAL,” and then ► to display the SET CLOCK screen.
Please do steps b
and c at the top of this page.
To Add or Delete a Channel
1Select a channel CHANNEL oa ADDED using the
NUMBERED keys to add or CH AT to delete.
2Press ADD/DLT L_J to add or delete
the channel.
•To select a channel once it's deleted, use the NUMBERED keys.
This Combination VCR will accurately maintain its calendar up to Dec. 31,2089, 11:59PM.
NOTES Normal TV or Cable channels are automatically selected and placed in memory depending on how your Combination VCR is hooked up.
On-Screen Displays (OSD)
Channel & Function Display
Whenever the channel is changed, the channel number will appear for a few seconds on-screen.
(Some station names may also appear if Channel Caption is set. See page 20.) When a function button is
pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.), the Combination VCR mode will be displayed.
•When a recording is started, both REC and the channel number will appear together.
Menu Screen
1Press ACTION to display the MAIN MENU.
2 Press and
ACTION to make your selection (see page 8).
•To get the most from each feature, please read the Operation Manual before attempting any operation.
VCR Status & Clock Display
Press DISPLAY to display and remove the overlay shown below.
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Blank Tape/ No Video Signal Indication
Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in Play mode, or when the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the “Blue Back ON/OFF Feature” (page 21) set to ON, the TV screen will turn solid blue.
Warning and Instruction Displays
These displays will alert you of a missed operation or provide further instructions.
If no active channels are found for CHANNEL MEMORY...
(see page 5.)
If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not set...
(see pages 8, 9.)
If you press REC on the remote control or the Combination VCR, and a cassette is inserted with no record tab...
(see page 16.)
NO CH FOUND
PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA
CABLE CONNECTION THEN
PUSH CH UP KEY AGAI N
PLEASE SET CLOCK
BEFORE PROGRAMMING
CHECK CASSETTE
RECORD TAB
If you press STOP during a Timer Recording...
(see page 19.)
If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC on the remote control or the Combination VCR without a cassette inserted...
(see pages 15,16.)
If the Combination VCR is not in Stop mode or a cassette with record tab is not inserted two minutes before a Timer Recording is about to begin...
(see pages 18,19.)
If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape...
(see page 25.)
If you press a function button other than STCP/EJECT or POWER while the Combination VCR is in VCR Lock mode...
(See page 21.)
TO OANCEL TIMER REC HOLD DOWN STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 SEC
NO CASSETTE
PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE
VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING
PLEASE INSERT HEAD
CLEANING CASSETTE
OR REFER TO MANUAL
END:PLAY KEY
VCR LOCK ACTIVATED
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