Panasonic PVQ-V201 User Manual

Panasonic

Video Cassette Recorder

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Operating Instructions

Models No, PVQ-V201

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Important Safeguards and Precautions

FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING IN STRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN

THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT

1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION

Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit or in this manual. If necessary, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify the power source in your homo.

2 POLARIZEDORGROUNDIftGPLUG

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, tty 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 CAUTION: This plug will only fit into a three-hole grounding

outlet. It necessary, have an electrician install the proper outlet. Do not defeat Ihe 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 OONOTBLOCKVENTTLATIONHOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat

generated during operation. If they are blocked,

neat build-up inside the unit can cause failures

that may result in a tire hazard or heat damage

to cassettes. For protection, follow these rules:

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.

5 AV0IDEXTREMELYH0TL0CAT10NS0R

SUDDENTEMPERATURECHANGES

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. It the unit is suddenly moved from a

cold place to a warm place, moisture may

condense in Ihe unit and on the tape. 6 TOAVOIDPERSONALtNJURY

• 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 a chikf or adult arxl damage to the unit.

• An appliance and cart combnation | should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the —^

use the manufacturer's recommended accessories when operating this unit or

connecting it to any other equipment.

INSTALLATION

tance and cart combination to overturn.

etully follow all operating instructions and

For assistance, please call : 1-80(F211-PANA{7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

It an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equiprnefrt, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against built up static biarges and voltage surges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70{in Canada, part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, groutxltng of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna dis:harge unit, connection to grounding dectrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2 KEEPAMTENNACLEAROFMGHVOLTAGEPOWERLINESORCiRCUnS

An outside antenna system should be located v№ll away from power lines, electric light or power dtcuits and wrhere it will never come into contact viritn these power sources if it should happen to fall. When instaOing an outside antenna, extreme care should be taken to avoid toudiing 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,

I USINGTHE VIDEO UNIT |

1? the unit has been in stor^e or moved to a new location, refer first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards. 1 KEEP THIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR

MOISTURE OF ANY KIND.

2 IFEQUIPMENTISEXPOSEDTORAIN, MOISTURE,OR

STRONG IMPACT, unplug the unit and have it inspected by a qualified service technician before use.

3 DURINGANELECTRICALSTORM

During a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors, or before leaving the unit unused for extended periods of time, disconnect alf equipment from the power source as well as the antenna and cable system.

4 WHENTHEUNITISPLUGGEDIN

• Never expose the unit to rain or water. DO NOT OPERATE

• Never drop or push any object through openings in the unit.

• Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set

5 USING ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.

6 CLEANINGTHEUNIT

Unplug the unit. Then, use a dean, dry, chemically untreated doth to gently remove dust or debris. DO TOT 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, actiesive tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts.

[ SERVICE I 1 DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following the detailed operating instruc tions, this Video product does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adjust ments not described in the manual. Unplug the unit and contact a qualified service technician.

2 IFREPLACEMENTPARTSAREREQUIRED

Make sure the service technician uses only parts specitied by the manufacturer, or those having the same safety charactenstics as the original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may result in lire, electric shock, or other hazards.

3 HAVETHESERVICETECHNICIANPERFORMASAFETYCHECK

After any service or repairs to the unit, request the service

technician to conduct a through safety check as described

in the manufacture's service literature to insure that the video unit is in safe operating condition.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

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if liquid has been spilled into the unit. Immediately 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.

Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can cause electric shock or fire hazard.

as this may cause electrical interference. Keep all magnets away from electronic equipment.

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Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment

to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide biade of piug to wide

siot, fuMy insert.

Avertissement: Afín de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs

électriques, ne pas exposer cet appareü à ia piuie ou à une humidité excessive.

Attention: Pour éviter ies chocs électriques, introduire ia iame ia pius

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient

magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact

with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important

literature concerning the operation and

maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

Note to CABLE system installer; This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) 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.

FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.

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Before Using

Congratulations

on your purchase of one of the most

sophisticated and reliable products on the market

today. Used properly, it will bring you years of

enjoyment. Please fill in the information below.

The serial number is on the tag located on the

back of your VCR.

• Date of Purchase _________________________ Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

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Accessories

□ Remote Control

LSSQ0263

To order accessories, call toll free

1-800-332-5368.

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

Break off the tab to prevent recording.

Record Tab

Screw driver

Record/PlaybackTime

Only use tapes with the mark in this unit.

Loading the Batteries

□ Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese

batteries.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonìcxom

Tape Speed

Setting

(Standard Play)

(Long Play)

SLP

(SuperLongPlay)

Type of Video Cassette

T60 T120

1 Hour 2 Hours

2 Hours

3 Hours 6 Hours . 8 Hours

4 Hours

T160

2 Hours

40 Minutes

5 Hours

20 Minutes

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

Accessories Loading the Batteries

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure........................................4

Record/Playback Time......................................................... 4

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

Connections and Initial Setup...........................................8,9

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Output Channel .... 10,11

Playback a Tape Record On a Tape

Timer Recording..................................................................13

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12 12

Multi-Brand Control Feature..........

Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS).................................15

Tape Operation (Search System)...................................16-18

Special VCR Features

Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing).............................................20

VCR & Cassette Information..............................................21

On-Screen Displays (OSD).................................................22

Before Requesting Service

Service Center List..............................................................24

Warranty...............................................................................25

Spanish (Español) Quick Use Guide............................26,27

Index

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18,19

Back Cover

Location of Controls

Remote control Buttons

EJECT button: Press to eject tape from VCR. If EJECT is pressed during record,

Front View of the VCR

VCR will not respond.

Cassette Compartment VCR/TV selector PLAY

Multi Function Display

VCR Indicator Lights when the VCR/TV selector is set to VCR.

Power Indicator Lights when power is on.

Function Indicator Shows what the VCR is doing.

Rear View of the VCR

Tinner Indicator

Lights when the VCR is set for a Timer Recording, or when One Touch Recording (OTR) is used. Flashes when a Timer Recording is set, but a tape has not been

inserted into the VCR and when a power interruption occurs during Timer Programming.

VCR TIMER

'«I ► •

REC

Playback

REW

^Flashirtg PAUSE

►Flashing SLOW/STILL

► ^^Flashing CUE

Flashing^^^ ► REV

AC Power Plug While plugged into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes

Audio Input Connector

Connections and Initial Setup

How to Connect

Initial Setup for ANT./Cable - VCR - TV

0 Connect the Cable from

Antenna/Cable to the IN

FROM ANT. terminal on VCR.

@ Connect the OUT TO TV

terminal on the rear of VCR to the ANT. IN terminal on TV using the RF Cable

VHF/UHF

(included accessory).

Initial Setup for DSS/Cable Box-VCR-TV

0 Connect the OUT Jack on

your cable box to the IN

FROM ANT. terminal on the

VCR with an RF cable.

@ Connect the OUT TO TV

terminal on the rear of VCR to the ANT. IN terminal on TV using the RF Cable

(included accessory).

VCR

IN FROM ANT.

How to do Initial Setup

Press VCR* for VCR mode. Turn

the TV on and set it to channel 3.

Turn VCR on. When VCR is turned on the first

time, SELECT LANGUAGE screen appears.

SELECT language

'press CH a : ENGLISH

iPRIMIR CH » : ESPAÑOL

APP. VCR/TV : FRANÇAIS

TO CHANGE VCR' S OUTPUT CH. PRESS ACT ION KEY.

If screen does not appear, check connection between VCR and TV and, if TV is tuned to channel 3, try switching it to channel 4. When you want to change the output channel of VCR, please refer to VCR’s

Output Channel on page 11.

If wrong language is set, do “Reset All VCR Memory Functions" steps on page 9.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211‘PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

Press CHA to select English, or

Press CHT to select Spanish,

or Press VCR/TV key to select French. When one of above keys is pressed, CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET screen appears.

; VCR I CLOCK r channel!

CHAiEL/CLOCK AUTO SET

connect antenna cable

AND IF YOU USE A CABLE

BOX, TUNE IT TO YOUR

LOCAL PBS CH THEN. . .

PLEASE PRESS CH UP KEY

If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) channel in your time zone. If you use DSS

receiver, it must be turned off.

WARNING

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When using “Nut type" RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals.

‘Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press

Press CHA Key to start Channel/Clock Auto Set operation. Settings are performed automatically. If the setup is

completed, the following screen is displayed.

VCR I CLOCK I Channel

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AUTO CLOCK SET

completed

If “Auto Clock Set is Incomplete” screen appears, set the clock using MANUAL CLOCK SET procedure shown below.

r VCR ' I CIOCK I CHANNB.

AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY

PRESSING ACTION KEY

the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

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SELECT/ SET

A:PLAY T :STOP ◄ :REW ► :FF

ACTION

CH A/T

If Auto Clock Set was incomplete, manually set the clock as follows.

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

Press A T to select the month and ► to set. In the same manner, select and set

the date, year, time, and DST (daylight saving time).

VCR r&L'OCin channeTI

11/11/2001 SUN 12:00PM

SET COMPLETED SET ►

START -ACTION

Press ACTION Key twice to start CLOCK

and exit.

Reset All VCR Memory Functions

Use when moving VCR to new location, or if a mistake was made in the Initial Setup section.

• Make sure a tape is not inserted in

the VCR.

1 Turn VCR

Power on.

2 Press and hold both

PLAY and CHANNEL A on the VCR for more than 5 seconds.

• The power shuts off.

3 Do “Initial Setup" on page 8.

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