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

S

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 : [e-mail]

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

A

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.

A

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

SP

(Standard Play)

LP

(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

Table of Contents

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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4
4

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

14

23

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

FF

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

1

the TV on and set it to channel 3.

Turn VCR on.
When VCR is turned on the first

2

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.

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For assistance, please call : 1-800-211‘PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [e-mail]

Press CHA to select English,
or

3

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

4

completed, the following screen is
displayed.

VCR I CLOCK I Channel

r5/i372001 SUN 2:20PM

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.

OSTrON

CH 10

Manual ClockSet

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VCR/TV

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.

1

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

2

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

3

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.

Reset Language, Channels, Clock,

►VCH “LlCtOCKUiHANNEL

REPEAT PUVY :OFF

1

REMOTE WARNING :ON
ALÍTO SHUT-OFF :ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR'S OUTPUTCH :3

SELECT :a ▼ ^ ►
EXIT FACTION

■ Language

2

1) Press AT to select
language item.

vcB LicLocKi:eMAHti

REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING ;ON

VCR' S OUTPUT CH :3

SELECT:a t SET;»

EXIT lACTION______________j

2) Press ► repeatedly.

VCFt |_(ÍOCíü:íSHWÍNÉQ
REPEAT PLAY :Orr
REMOTE WARNING :ON

VCR'S OUTPUT CH :3

SELECT;* V SET:»
EXIT ;ACT1CW

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REPRISE LECTURE : NON

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CA SORTIE ; 3

3) Press ACTION to exit.

For English

For Spanish

3Ë O'ERREUR :OUI

:* V REGLER:»
:ACT ION

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For French

1

NALl

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:ACT

-ACT I

Press ACTION*

to display menu.

I Channels

1) Press ◄►to select
CHANNEL.

PVCtT" I CLOCK |»CHANNEL

ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF

SELECT ; * T A ►
EXIT : ACT I ON

2) Press AT to select
“ANTENNA," then
press ► to set your
antenna system

(TV or CABLE).

rvCfi I CLOCK Fchannel I

AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF

SELECT:* ▼ SET:

EXIT :ACTION

3) Press AT to select
“AUTO SET," then
press ►.

• If you use a cable box,

set it to the PBS channel
in your time zone.

VCR rCLOCK rCHANNEL'l

CfiAHNEUCLOCK 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

(This screen appears only
when auto clock is set.)

4) Press CH A.

• After Channel Auto Set is
finished, Clock Auto Set
will be performed.

■ Clock

1 ) Press ◄ ► to select

CLOCK.

r VCR »CLOCKI CHANNEL
"AXirO cCoCK SET

MANUAL

TIME ZONE ADJUST ; 0

SELECT :*▼•«►
EXIT :ACTION

2) Press AT to select
MANUAL and press ►.
(For Auto Clock Set,

select “AUTO CLOCK
SET,” then press CH A.;

TIME ZONE ADJUST

SELECT:*» SET:»
EXIT :ACTION

(“TIME ZONE ADJUSr

appears only when auto
clock is set.)

^rVCR rCCOCKI CHANNETj

SELECT HOUR

SELECT: * » SET:-* ►
EXIT : ACTION

3) Press AT and ◄ ► to

4) Press ACTION twice to

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

Stan the clock and exit

this mode.

10

For assistance, please call : 1-800-21 t-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [e-mail]

anne

important: If a remote control button does not

work when pressed, press the VCR
button on the remote and try the

button again.

■Time Zone Adjust

{Only when Auto Clock is set.)

1) Press ◄ ► to select
CLOCK.

rvCR »cloCkI channel

'AimrctOCK SET

MANUAL

TIME ZONE ADJUST ; 0

SELECT
EXIT : ACT I ON

2) Press AT to select
TIME ZONE ADJUST

rvCR"

rAOTO'CLOCK SET
1 MANUAL

SELECT: A » SET:< ►
EXIT : ACTION

and press or ► to
subtract or add hour(s|
as necessary.

3) Press ACTION.

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■ VCR’s Output

Channel

1) Press AT to select
VCR’S OUTPUT CH.

vcn~l fcCQCin channET

REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF :ON
IDIOM,

SELECT:A T SET:
EXIT :ACTION

2) Press ►.

VCR I aOCK

IF YOU PRESS ACTION
KEY, VCR’S OUTPUT CH
SWITCHES TO CH 4.

3) Press ACTION.

VCR 1 CLOCKi CHANNEL I

PLEASE TUNE YOUR TV TO
CH 4.

________

1

CHANNEL I

4) Press POWER off to
perform AUTO
CLOCK SET.

• TIME ZONE ADJUST
returns to “0" if clock is
set manually.

After 3 seconds

VCR~I TSSCKI CHANNEL
REPEAT Play :0FF
REMOTE WARNING ON
AUTO SHUT-OFF :ON
IDIOMAAANGUE : ENGLISH

SELECT;4 T SET:P
EXIT :ACTIW

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To Make Corrections,
repeat step 1) ~ 3).

POWER

VCR

NUMBER
keys

SELECT/
SET

A PLAY

T:STOP

-^:REW

► :FF

.ADD/

DELETE

■CH A/T

■ACTION

Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel:
Select channel with number

keys and press ADD/DLT.

channel 08 ADDED

To delete channel:

Select channel with CH A / ▼ or
number keys and press ADD/DLT.

CHANNEL 08 DELETED

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

VCR auto adjusts clock for DST.
(Page 9.)

Spring (First Sunday in Aprii)

DSTON -> 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 VCR for
timer recordings.

11

Playback a Tape Record On a Tape

Ready Check List

D

All connections are made (pg. 8,15).

□ TV and VCR are plugged in.

D

TV is on and tuned to CH3, 4, or VIDEO.

D Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR)

Insert a tape,

■ VCR powercomes on.

1

“VCR” lights on Multi Function Display.

Press PLAY*

to play tape.

• If tape has no roc, tab (pg. 4), auto play begins.

[ Special Features During Play

Forward/ Reverse scene search

--> Press FF or REW.

--> Press again or PLAY to release.

Still (Freeze) picture

-> Press PAUSE/SLOW.

-> Press PLAY to release.

Frame by Frame picture

--> Press PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode.

--> Press PLAY to release.

Slow Motion picture

“> Hold down PAUSE/SLOW In Still mode.

--> Press PLAY to release.

These features work best in SLP mode.
The sound will be muted,

• To reduce picture noise, see “Manual
Tracking Control" on page 21.

• After the 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.

Press STOP

to stop tape.

Press REW or FF in Stop mode

to Rewind/ Fast Forward tape.

Press EJECT on remote,
or STOP/EJECT on VCR to eject tape.

Remove loose or peeling
labels from tapes

to prevent tape jam.

Insert tape with rec. tab (pg. 4).

• VCR power comes on.

1

“VCR" lights on Multi Function Display.

Press CH AT, or number keys

to select channel.

• For “LINE" input, see pg, 20.

• For channels over 100, press 100 key then
press the remaining 2 digits.

Press SPEED

to select record speed (pg. 4).

SP = Standard Play LP - Long Play
SLP = Super Long Play

• Speed appears on-screen.________________

Press REC

to start record.

• To edit out unwanted scenes, press PAUSE/
SLOW to pause, and again to resume recording.

Press STOP

to stop record.

One Touch Recording (record in progress),

• VCR shuts off after preset record length.

--> each press of REC adds 30 min. to
record length up to 4 hours.

Record one station, watch another,

”> press VCR/TV (“VCR” goes out on Multi

Function Display),

--> select channels at TV (recording

continues).

Watching one channel and
recording another is NOT

possible when using a Cable

Select channels at VCR,

--> press VCR/TV (“VCR” lights on Multi

**> select channels at VCR.

Box or a Satellite Receiver.

• Other channels cannot be viewed during
recording.

Function Display),

After 5 min. in Pause mode, VCR stops to
protect tape and video head.

VCR/TV

SPEED

EJECT

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_

SELECT/
SET

a.:PLAY

T :STOP

A ‘.REW

► :FF

This video recorder, equipped with HQ (High
Quality) system, is compatible with existing VHS

equipment. Only use tapes with the OBH mark.
Only tapes tested and inspected for use in 2, 4,
6, and 8 hour machines are recommended.

12

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REC

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O O

PROG

PAUSE/
SLOW

CH A/T

Timer Recording

when pressed, press the VCR button on
the remote and try the button again.

Ready Check List

□

All connections made (pg. 8, 15).

□

TV and VCR plugged in and turned on.
VCR/TV selector set to “VCR."

□

Clock set correctly.

□

Tape has rec. tab (pg. 4).

□

Remote in VCR mode. (Press VCR)

□

Press PROG

1

to display PROGRAM.

[►TIMÉR prDgI U5T

DATE START STOP —

13SAT-:-

TODAY

Example

- T oday

.......

31—t—2

:: :: :: ::

ADO/DLT

A ▼ SET>

J

........

WEEKLY J

7 SELECTA /T SOKtlon Onto

L WEEKLY , WEEKLY

(SAT) ............ (MON)

Ttimeh prog. PUST I

1>T)rSrAftT~STDP CH SPtJ

1 CANCEL

SELECT

imi

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Press POWER off
to set the timer.
(‘TIMER” lights on Multi Function Display.)

Press T ✓

to display

Program screen.

1) To set record
DATE,
press AT to select:

1-31- one time, or
DAILY= MON- FRI,
or WEEKLY^ same
time each week
and press ^ to set.

• See selection

order below left.

2) To set remaining
items, press AT to

e

select and press ► to
setSTARTASTOP

OAIY

times, CH(channel)

(SUN)

or LINE input (pg.20),
and tape speed
(SP, LP, SLP).

Press PROG
to end program.

To Enter More

Programs,

press AT to select
and press ► to set ■

w

an unused program

number and repeat
step 3.
Or

Press PROG again
to exit.

Review, Replaceor Clear Program Contents: (Recording is not in progress)

! TlMER PROG. [► LIST
iP OT“gTART“^OP CH SPDl

1

il MY e;OOAl2TOOA OS

b a iO:OOPl2tOOP 02

^ 10 S:00P 9:00P 10

&:OOPiO:OOP L

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OT sTAhT STOP CH spq

2 BlO:OOPl2tOOPQ2 SF1
3 10 B:OOP fi:OOP 10 SR

4 SU 9:00^1OtO0P L L^

CANCEL :AD0/DLT

SELECT :a ▼ SET:^

_E>:JT__rPRQQ _ _ _ J

To Replace program...

rfÌMÉR Pri0Q~1 LÌiST
lOATg start^T5P a

SELECT START DATE

or

To Clear program...

rriMEfl^flqO I LIST j
TTirStart stop cr spdI

l 8 lOlOOP 12:00P 02

3 10 a:00P 9:00P 10
t SU 9:00P 10:00P L

CANCEL :AOO/DLT
SELECT ▼ SET:^
EXIT : PROG

_______________

i Press PROG

T

to end the program.

• If there are set programs, press

POWER off to set timer.

__

To cancel a Timer Recording

in progress...

Press POWER and then STOP within 10
seconds to cancel the Timer recording,
(The TIMER indicator goes out on Multi
Function Display.)

- Importantnoteswh^usingaDSSreceiver -|

When recording programs via a DSS receiver,
the DSS receiver must be left on.

When recording programs via an antenna or
cable, the DSS receiver must be turned off.

1) Press PROG.

2) Press

to select LIST.

Press AW

to select
number.

1) Pressi

to display.

2) Repeat Step
3 (left column)
to set new
programs.

Press ADD/
DLT.

lpI

______

• If you are using a Cable Box, VCR Timer Programming Channel(Step 3) must be set to the
Cable Box output channel AND your Cable Box must be manually set to the desired
channel. The Cable Box power left on.

• If a power interruption occurs while programming the timer, the timer program(s) may
be canceled. If “TIMER PROGRAMS WERE LOST DUE TO POWER INTERRUPTION”
appears on-screen, please reenter the timer programs.

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Multi-Brand Control Setup

The Remote Control can be set to control some TV functions.

^ Find your TV Brand Code Number shown below.

B Setup for TV control,

“>hold down TV button,

2

-->enter code with number keys.

• If code number istOO or greater,
“>press 100 key, then other digits.
E.g.impress 100 * 0 - 2 for 102.

Confirm code entry,

-->press POWER to turn selected unit on or off.

3

• See table below for controllable functions in each mode.
Repeat setup after remote battery replacement.

Remote will not control every TV made by the
manufacturer listed. If you get no response, your
particular unit cannot be controlled. There are NO
additional codes for the products listed. If your
product is not listed, then the remote is not
compatible with that product.

Using Multi-Brand Controi

After remote is set up, you can select VCR or TV for the
desired function.

Press VCR or TV on the remote.
(Table below shows available unit buttons for each mode.)

'"\.JJnit
Mode^\^^

VCR

TV

VCR/TV, PUY, STOP EJECT, DISPLAY, FF, REW,
PAUSE/SLOW, REC, SPEED. CM/ZERO, RESET
COUNTER, TAPE POSITION

VCR

All

Sooo
So©©

So©©
o©©o

ctuzeto tiiMCN

O

w

QQO0

TV

VOL UP/DOWN

POWER, INPUT, number
keys, ENTER, CH UP/
DOWN, VOL UP/DOWN

NUMBER

keys

ENTER

Not all functions listed may be controllable.
In TV mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing number keys for channel

selection.

TV Brand Code Numbers

..........

...........

...........

....................

....................12

..............

.................... 14

........

15, 16, 17

Panasonic

.............

...........

Quasar

..................

RCA

.....................

GE

........................

Zenith

...................

Magnavox

.............

Due to changes in infra-red commands used by manufacturers, some brands have several

codes. If your unit does not respond to the first code, please try the next one.
Some TV brands require you to turn on the power manually.

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01,02

...........

01,02

.................

.................

.................

.................

Sylvan i a.............

Sharp
03
03
04
05

..................

Sony

...................

Toshiba

...............

Sanyo ................................... 10

Fisher

..................

..................05 JVC

............

06, 07

..................08

..................09

..................

Hitachi
Mitsubishi
Samsung
Gold Star

10

...................

...............

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07, 13

Advanced Connections

Audio/Video connection

If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN terminals, you can connect your VCR to
them to recive higher quality picture and sound.

Connect the VIDEO OUT terminal on the VCR to the VIDEO IN terminal

of your TV.

Connect the AUDIO OUT terminal on the VCR to the AUDIO IN terminal

of your TV.

Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV (Monitor/Receiver) to “VIDEO.”

■ VHF/UHF

With a Cable Box (VCR -*^Cable Box)

rANf]

I I AUDIO

O o
o o

INI our

VIDEO

IN FROM ANT^

VHF/UHF

OUTTO TV

::iJ L

VCR

CABLE BOX

IN OUT

Connect With Two Cable Boxes

VCR

TV

JU :

IN OUT

O OaudioJ

O O VIDEO

@VHF/UHfj

IN our

O O AUDIO

0_0 video'

'VHF/UHH

You Can

view any
(including
scrambled)
channel.

use VCR Remote
Control to select
channels without
using Multi-brand
control feature.

You Can

record and view
both scrambled
and unscrambled
channels if
additional

equipment is
added. This
connection

requires: two '
converter boxes,
an A/B switch,
and a 2-way
splitter.

You Cannot

record
scrambled
channels.

You Cannot

viewchannel
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.

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Tape Operation

Search System

For each recording, an invisible index mark is placed
on the tape. A program index and information are also
included for timer recordings. These marks are used to
access or scan recordings.

Index Search

(NO£X iPflQGflAMEHQj

1

FOeWARO SEARCH :FT
REVERSE SEARCH :REW

iSEARCH

next

EXIT ;STC3P

INDEX SEARCH 3

Press SEARCH*

to display SEARCH
in Stop or Play
mode.

Press number keys

to select recording
number.

• To calculate

number, see below.

Press FFor REW

to start search.

IHDEX SEARCH

Play begins at
search end. To
search forward or
back 1 index,

press FF or REW

while screen left
is displayed (10
sec.).

■ To Calculate Index Number
Example 1:

To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.

Example 2;

To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.

NOTE: i indicates start points of each recording.

Program End Search

Locates end point of recording for
continuity.

1

Examples of Program End Search.

Fiq.1

Fig. 2

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Fiq.3

End Point

Upon locating end point,

-->search continues 7 sec. past end point,
">tape rewinds to 10 sec. before end point,

->tape plays to end point and stops.

Press SEARCH twice

to display SEARCH in Stop or

Play mode.

■SEARCH^

J program i

__

Press FF

to start
PROGRAM

SEARCH START:FF

EXIT

__

; SEARCH

urrent tape po«t»
»SEARCH butio<

M>t laps poaldon

EARCH button

tape powDon

END SEARCH.

End Point

V

PiDgram 2

If search exceeds

.^1infL.

a few seconds in
BLANKarea.

End Point

If Index Search is started very close to
an index mark, that index mark may not
be counted in the search.

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^3^

• If Program End Search is started very
close to an index mark, that mark may be

skipped over.

• To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.

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

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

__ DcmjtT

©0e>O I NUMBER

SOOJD-' keys

Auto Operation Functions

■ Auto Play

Insert tape --> Power comes on,

-->Play starts if no record tab
{see pg. 4).

■ Auto Rewind

Play
Manual Record
Fast Forward

^->Ta

Tape end,

>Rewind

■ Play Auto Eject

(Repeat Play must be off)
Play, -->Tapeend,-->Rewind,

->Tape ejects if no record tab

Commercial Skip

VCR fast forwards (skips) over 1 ~3
minutes of recorded tape.

1 Press CM/2ERO in Play mode.

• The skip time can be changed by
pressing CM/ZERO button
repeatedly as shown by the
figure below.

PLAY

1 St Press —♦ 1 min Skip

2nd Press —►2 min Skip

3rd Press—►S min Skip

No indication appears.

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Tape Operation Special VCR Features

Repeat Play

Set to playback a recording over and over.

Press ACTION*

to display menu.

1

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FItMOTC ON
vors 0«/tPUTC*t ^

Press ACTION

to return to normal screen.

Zero Search

To quickly return to a specified tape location,

Press DISPLAY during play

to display Counter.

1

KAY 12:OOAM

Continue to record, playback, etc.

Press AT

to select REPEAT
PLAY and press ► to
set ON or OFF.

Play repeats at tape

end or if unrecorded

portion over 30 sec.
is detected.

Press RESET
COUNTER at
desired position

to reset to “0:00:00"

Tape Position Display Feature

To find out the present tape position.

Tape position cannot be detected for VHS-C
Cassette type and tapes less than 60 minutes
in length.

Press TAPE POSITION

1

to detect tape position.

DETECTING TAPE POSmON ,

■^0

Press TAPE POSITION

to return to normal screen.

Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature

If Multi-brand feature is used (page 16), and this
feature is set to on, a warning appears whenever
an invalid key is pressed in TV mode.

Press ACTION

1

to display menu.

“DETECTING TAPE
POSITION” only
appears the first time
a cassette is inserted
and it takes several
seconds for correct
indication to appear.

The present tape
position indication is
displayed.

^ Press Stop.

Press CM/ZERO
in stop mode

to start ZERO
SEARCH.

Unit will go into FF
or REW mode and
stop at the last point
the Counter was set
to 0:00:00.

If a blank portion exists on the

tape, and depending on the position
of the V mark, the V mark display

VCR l_:tlOCKl CHANNEL
REPEAT PLAY OFF I

i

ALTTO SHUT - OFF :ON
DiOUAilANGUE: ENGLISH
VCR'S OUTPUTCH :3

Press ACTION

to return to normal screen.

to select REMOTE
WARNING and
to set ON or OFF.

• If “OFF," remote

Press AT

press P

warning will not
appear if invalid
key is pressed.

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

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

Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature

When “ON,” picture is displayed regardless of signal
strength.

DISPLAY

SELECT/

SET

A :PLAY

T :STOP

► :FF

^ :REW

SEARCH

ACTION

RESET

COUNTER

TAPE

POSITION

REPEAT PlAY lOfF

RE htOT^ WARNING ON

1

AUTO SMUT*OFf:
IDlOhUVLANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR S OUTPUT Ch :3

ON;

Picture is displayed regardless of signal
condition, and may not always be clearly
visible.

OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal is weak

or non-existant.

• Selecting ON has no effect on connected
equipment with blue back feature.

Press ACTION

to display menu.

Press -4 ^

to select and display
CHANNEL,

press AT

to select WEAK
SIGNAL DISPLAY,
and press ► to set
ON or OFF.

VCR Lock Feature

When set to ON, all operations except
for timer record and tape eject are
prohibited. Useful for households with
small children.

To turn on,

VCfl LOCK ACTIVATED

VCR LOCK OFT

VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if
clock is set.

hold down REC on

the VCR in Stop

mode with no tape
inserted for 7 sec.
(Please ignore the
NO CASSETTE

warning.)

To turn off,

repeat above.

REC

Press ACTION

to return to normal screen.

AutoShut'Off Feature

When set to ON, VCR shuts off if blank tape is
played or no signal is detected for 5 min.

Press ACTION

1

to display menu.

Press AT

to select AUTO SHUT
OFF and press ►
to set ON or OFF.

Press ACTION

to return to normal screen.

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Connection

VCR

Connect VIDEO OUT terminal on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN terminal on Recording VCR. To
monitor the dubbing, also connect a TV as shown.

Connect AUDIO OUT terminal on Playing VCR to AUDIO IN terminal on Recording VCR.

In place of a Playing VCR, you can use other equipment, such as a Camcoder.
Simply connect the unit's AudioA/ideo outputs to the Recording VCR.

Playing (Source) VCR

^ Insert pre-recorded tape.

Press PLAY then PAUSEySLOW Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to enter PLAY/PAUSE mode, immediately to enter REC/PAUSE mode.

The operation o1 steps 4 and 5 must be done on both
playing and recording VCRs at the same time.

Press PLAY to start dubbing.
Playing VCR starts playback.

Press STOP to stop dubbing. Press STOP to stop dubbing.

To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV

1 Turn your TV on and tune to the Recording

VCR channel (CH3orCH4).

2 Set the VCR/ TV Selector on the Recording

VCR to “VCR."

Recording (Editing) VCR

Insert blank tape with record tab.

Press INPUT to set VCR Input mode to LINE for
Video Input. (See “Selecting the Input Mode"
below.)

Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing.
Recording VCR starts recording.

■ SelectingJnput Mode

Method 1,

”>press INPUT to switch between channel number and
LINE.

Method 2,

->press CH A / ▼ to change display as follows.

.1**2^*3-*—

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

c

• “L" lights about 4 sec. on front panel when LINE is
selected.

(CABLE) (TV)

—► 125 or 69

D

(^Caution: unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement.^

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VCR & Cassette Information

Head Cleaning

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

Video Head Clog Sensor

During playback, this

screen appears if
clogging is detected.
To remove screen,

press PLAY on the
remote or VCR.

Use “dry” type head cleaning

cassette only. (Part No. NV-

TCL30PT is recommended.)

Follow cleaning tape instructions

carefully. Excessive use of tape
can shorten head life.

If head clog symptoms persist,
contact your nearest Factory
Service Center or authorized
Sen/ice Center. {See page 24.)

Cleaning the VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting

attachment of a vacuum cleaner to

remove dust from the ventilation
holes on the back sides and bottom

of the cabinet.

Plastic surfaces are easily
scratched and can be marred by
alcohol and various solvents. Avoid
excessive use of oil-based furniture
polishes since the materials used in
the cabinet will accumulate more
dust. We recommend using a
nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner and
polisher.

VIDEO HEADS MAY

need cleaning

PLEASE INSERT HEAD
CLEANING CASSETTE
OR REFER TO MANUAL

Specifications

Power Source:
Power Consumption:

Video Signel;

Video Recording System:

Audio Track:

Tuner:

Broadcast Channels;
CABLE Channels:

Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity;
Weight;
Dimensions:

120 VAC, 60 Hz
PowerOn

Approx. 18 watts

PowerOft

Approx. 2.5 watts

EIA Standard NTSC color

2 rotary heads helical
scanning system

1 track (Normal)

VHF2~13,UHF14-69

M idband A through I (14-22}
Superband J through W (23-36)
Hyperband AA-EEE (37-64)
LowbandA-5-A'1 (95-99)
Special CABLE channel 5 A (01)
Ultraband65-94,100-125

5“C~40'’C{41 '’F-104‘’F)
10%-75%

2.5 kg (5.5 lbs).
360 (W)x93 (H)x242 (D) mm

14-3/16" (W)x3-11/16" (H)x

9-9/16" (D)

Note: Designs and specifications are

subject to change without notice.

Features for a Quality Picture

Digital Auto Tracking

Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts

for optimum picture quality.

Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture

npise)

Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to

reduce picture noise. Press CH (TRACKING)
A / ▼ buttons on the remote control or on the
VCR until the picture clears up. To return to
Auto Tracking, press POWER off, then on .

again a few seconds later.

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On-Screen Displays (OSD)

Function & Channel Display

When a function
button is pressed, e.g.

PLAY, or you change
channels, a 4 second
display appears first

in large and then

small characters.

Function Status Current Time Channel

VCR Status & Clock Display

To display or remove overlay at right,

--> press DISPLAY.

Ree Time Remaining

(OTR mode only,
see page 12.)

Warning and Instruction Displays

OSD

NO CH FOUND

PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA

CABLE CONNECTION THEN

PRESS CH UP KEY AGAIN

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY ’
PRESSING ACTION KEY

TURN VCR OFF
FOR TIMER RECORDING

CHECK CASSETTE
RECORD TAB

NO CASSETTE

PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE

Caution

If no active channels
are found for
CHANNEL
MEMORY...

If you attempt to set
or review a Timer
Recording and the
Clock is not set...

After a Timer
Program has
been set...

If you press REC on
the remote control or
VCR, and a cassette
is inserted with no
record tab...

If you press PLAY,
FF, REW, or REC on
the remote control or
VCR without a
cassette inserted...

РЯ

8

13

13

4

12

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 Weak Signal Display
Feature (page 19) set to OFF, the TV
screen will turn solid blue.

i2:OÙWil АВс'

SP,

\

(See page 4.

These displays will alert you to a missed
operation or provide further instructions.

OSD

TO CANCEL TIMER REC
PRESS POWER THEN
STOP KEY

VIDEO HEADS MAY
NEED CLEANING
PLEASE INSERT HEAD
CLEANING CASSETTE
OR REFER TO MANUAL

END :PLAY

VCH LOCK ACTIVATED

REMOTE CONTROL 15 SET
TO TV MODE

USE VCR ; VCR KEY

Caution

If you press POWER
or STOP during a
Timer Recording...

(visible in VCR

mode only)

If head cleaning

becomes

necessary white

playing back a

tape...

If you press a
function button
other than STOP/

EJECT or POWER
while the VCR is in

VCR Lock mode...

If you press an

invalid key on the

remote while in

TV mode...

Counter

РЯ

13

21

19

14
18

22

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Before Requesting Service

Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.

Power

No power...

Recording & Playback Correction

TV program cannot be recorded...

Timer recording cannot be performed.,.

There is no playback picture, or the playback
picture is noisy or contains streaks...

Special effects playback, picture may
contain some vertical jitter when using a TV

with an Automatic Vertical Hold Control...
VCR cannot be controlled...

Remote Control

VCR cannot be remote controlled...

ACTION and PROG buttons do not respond...

Miscellaneous

Programs cannot be viewed on TV...

Video cassette cannot be inserted...
Video cassette cannot be removed...

Video cassette ejects when a recording is started
or the power is turned oft for timer recording...

In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER)

continues to rotate...

Correction

• Conpletely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Set POVyER button to on.

• Make sure power source is active.

• Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV,

• Check connections selection. (P,8, 15)

• Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) Is correctly
set. (Channels [P.10])

• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)

• Confirm that cicwk is set to current time and date.

• Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on and tuned to
channel to be recorded.

• Set recording start/stop times correctly. (P.13)

• Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (P. 13)

• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power
interruption occurs before or during a Timer Recording, even
after power is restored.

• Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel (3
or 4) (P.8) or select LINE.

• Set VCR/TV selector to “VCR ”

• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.21)

• Try Head Cleaning. (P.21)

• Set TV’s Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust.

• Make sure VCR power is on.

• Check Remote batteries.

• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.19)

• Make sure Remote is in proper mode.(P. 14)

• Make sure Timer Record is not in progress.

Correction

• Make sura VCR power is on.

• Make sure Remote is in VCR mode.

• Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR. (P.6)

• Avoid any object blocking signal path.

• Check Remote batteries. (P.4)

• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.19)

• Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor
light may cause signal interference.

• Check connections between VCR, externa) antenna, and TV.

• Press VCR button for VCR mode. (P, 14)

• Check Remote batteries. (P.4)

Correction

• Make sure TV power is on,

• Make sure TV is set to output of VCR.

• Check connections between VCR, externa) antenna, and TV.

• SetVCR/TVselectorto‘TV.’’(P.12)

• Make sure proper signal source is selected.

* Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing you.

• Check if a tape is already in the unit.

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)

• To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for
about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to
Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.

tf you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Call Center for product
assistance at 1-800-211-PANA (7262).

To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-600-211-PANA (7262).
or send e-mail to : [e-mail]

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Service Center List

For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations,
and alt Customer Service inquiries please contact:

1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-7pm,

EST. or send e-mail to ;

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or
locate your nearest servicenter by visiting
our Web Site.

Accessory Purchases:

Customer Orders Only 800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)

(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

Factory Servicenters Locations

CALIFORNIA

6550 Katella Avenue
Cypress. CA 90630

800 Dubuque Avenue
S. San Francisco,
CA 94080

20201 Sherman Way
Suite 102
Canoga Park, CA
91306

3878 Ruffin Road
Suite A
San Diego, CA 92123

COLORADO 21061

1640 South Abilene
Street Suite D
Aurora, CO 80012

FLORIDA

3700 North 29th
Avenue
Suite 102

Hollywood, FL
33020

[e-mail]

GEORGIA

8655 Roswell Road
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30350

ILLINOIS

9060 Golf Road
Niles, IL 60714

1703 North Randall
Road
Elgin, IL 60123
(Pick-up/Drop-offonly)

MARYLAND

62 Mountain Road
Glen Burnie, MD

MASSACHUSETTS

60 Glacier Drive
Suite G
Westwood, MA
02090

MICHIGAN TEXAS

37048 Van Dyke
Avenue

Sterling Heights, Ml

48312 TX 75244

MINNESOTA

7850-12th Avenue
South
Airport Business Center
Bloomington, MN 55425

OHIO

2236 Waycross Road
Civic Center Plaza

Forest Park, OH 45240

PENNSYLVANIA

2221 Cabot Blvd. West
Suite B

Langhorne, PA 19047

13615 Welch Road
Suite 101
Farmers Branch.

WASHINGTON

20425-84th Avenue
South

Kent, WA 98032

HAWAII

99-859 Iwaiwa
Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701

Phone (808)488-

1996

Fax [phone]

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Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:

Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

As of January 2000

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to ; [e-mail]

Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of
America,
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto
Rico, Inc.
AYE. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

PANASONIC Video Products

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively relerred to as “the Warrantor") will

repair this product with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the USA or Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect in
materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods commence from the date of the original purchase):

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CAMCORDER

VCR
A/VMIXER
MONITOR-VCR

Batteries (if included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10) days.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.

Tape fif included) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five (5) days.
In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by contacting a

Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Service Directory. Or cal! toll free 1-800-21 l-PANA
(7262), to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the
warranty period by calling the Pana.sontc Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original
purchase is required before warranty service is rendered.

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal use and does
not cover normal maintenance, including, but not limited to, video and audio head cleaning. The warranty does not cover
damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures
which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification, faulty
installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer controls,
improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use such as hotel, office,
restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a
PASC authorized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

LIMITS ANDËXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THEWARRANTORSHALLNOTBEL1ABIJÌFORINCII>ENTALORCONSEOUENTIALDAMAGF.S{INCLUDÌNG, WITHOUT
LIMITATION.DAMAGETOTAPES)RESULTINGFROMTHEUSEOFTHISPRODUCTS.ORARISINGOUTOFANY
BREACH OFTHE WARRANTY. ALLEXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIF^S, INCLUDINGTHEWARRANTIF.S OF
MERCHANTABILITY ANDFITNESSFORPARTICULARPURPOSEARELIMnEDTOTHEAPPLlCABLEWARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidenta) or consequential

damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to
you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If

the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Customer Satisfaction Center at the Pana.sonic
Consumer Electronics Company address above.

SER VICECALLS WHICH DONOrriNVOLVEDEFECnVEMATERIALSOR WORKMANSHIP AS DETTERMINED BYTHE
WARRANTOR, IN ITS SO i.E DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED. COSTS OFSUCH SERVICE CALLS ARETHE
RESPONSIBILITYOFTHEPURCHASER.
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PARTS

ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPTCCD IMAGESENSOR

ONE(l)YEAR
ONE(l)YEAR
ONE(l)YEAR,EXCEFTCRT

Monitor-VCR In-home or carry-in Service: 22” (diagonal) CRT / LCD and Larger

Monitor-VCR Carry-in Service: 21” (diagonal) CRT / LCD and smaller

Limited Warranty

CCD IMAGE SENSOR - SIX (6) MONTHS

CRT-TWO (2) YEARS

LABOR

N1NETY(90)DAYS

NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS

CRT- NINETY (90) DA YS CUSTOMER
PAYS ALLLABORCHARGES AFTER
90 DAYS

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Spanish QuickUseGuidG/Guíapararápidaconsulta

Como realizar la Configuración Inicial

1 Encienda el TV y ajústelo en el canal 3.

Encienda el VCR. Al
encender el VCR por
primera vez, en la pantalla
aparecerá SELECT
LANGUAGE.

Sí la pantalla no aparece, verifique las
conexiones entre el VCR y el TV, y si el TV está
sintonizado en el canal 3, intente cambiándolo al
canal 4,
Cuando desee cambiar el canal de salida del
VCR, por favor remítase Canal de Salida del
VCR en la página 11.
Sí ajusta el Idioma equivocado, realice los pasos
de "Reajuste de Todas las Funciones de
Memoria del VCR" en la página 9.

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Pulse CH ▲ para
seleccionar Inglés.

Pulse CH ▼ para
seleccionar Español.

O

Pulse la tecla VCR/TV para
seleccionar Francés.
Cuando se pulsa una de las
teclas anteriores, aparece la
pantalla FIJACION AUTO.
(CA/RELOJ).

Encienda la caja de cable y
ajuste su canal de Estación
Pública de Radiodifusión
(PBS) en su huso horario.
Si utiliza un receptor DSS,
este tiene que estar
apagado.

Ajuste Manual del Reloj

Si el ajuste automático del reloj no se ha
completado, ajuste el reloj manualmente de la
siguiente manera:

1 ) Pulse la tecla ACTION en el control remoto

para visualizar la pantalla del menú RELOJ.

2) Pulse AT para seleccionar el mes y ► para
ajustar. De la misma forma, seleccione y
ajuste la fecha, año, hora y DST (Hora de
verano).

3) Pulse dos veces la tecla ACTION para
poner el RELOJ en marcha y salir.

Ajustar de nuevo el reloj

1 Pulse ACTION para exhiba el menú.

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Pulse ► para
seleccionar “RELOJ"

Pulse AT para
seleccionar “MANUAL”
y luego pulse ►.

Pulse AT y para
seleccionar y ajustar la
hora y la fecha.

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Pulse la tecla CH A para
comenzar la operación de
Ajuste Automático Canal/
Reloj, El ajuste Canal/Reloj
se lleva a cabo
automáticamente.
Si la configuración se
termina, aparece la pantalla

Pulso ACTION dos veces para que el reloj comience
a funcionar y salir desde este modo.

siguiente.

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FIJACION А1ЖШАТ1СЛ
DEL HELOJ 1НСОМПЕТО

POn FAVOR FUE EL RELa
CON LA TECLA ACTION

Por ayuda llame al 1-600-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a : [e-mail]

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SI aparece la pantalla
“Fijación Automatica Del
Reloj Incompleto", ajuste el
reloj utilizando los
procedimientos de “AJUSTE
MANUAL DEL RELOJ”.

Operaciones básicas para la
reproducción

Inserte una cinta,

• la alimentación del VCR se activa.
En la Pantalla de Vísuallzaclón Multi

Función se ilumina “VCR".

Pulse PLAY para reproducir la cinta.

• Si ia cinta no tiene lengüeta de

prevención de grabación (página 4), se
inicia la reproducción automitica.

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Pulse FF o REW para búsqueda de
escenas Hacia delante/ Hacia atrás. Pulse
nuevamente o pulse PLAY para liberar.
Pulse PAUSE/SLOW para imagen Fija
(Congelada). Pulse PLAY para liberar.

Pulse PAUSE/SLOW en el modo de
Imagen fija para imágenes Cuadro a
Cuadro. Pulse PLAY para liberar.

Mantenga pulsado PAUSE/SLOW en el
modo de imagen fija para imágenes en

cámara lenta. Pulse PLAY para liberar.
Pulse STOP para detener la cinta.

Pulse REW o FF en el modo de parada

para Rebobinado/Avance Rápido de la cinta.
Pulse EJECT en el control remoto, o STOP/
EJECT en el VCR para expulsar la cinta.

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Operaciones básicas para la
grabación

1 Inserte la cinta con lengüeta de

protección de grabación (pág. 4).

• La alimentación del VCR se activa.
En la pantalla Multi Función se ilumina
“VCR”.

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2 Pulse CH AT, o las teclas de números

para seleccionar el canal.

3 Pulse SPEED para seleccionar la

velocidad de grabación (pág.4)

• SP = Reproducción estándar,

• LP = Larga duración,

• SLP = Superlarga duración.

4 Pulse REC para comenzar a grabar.

• Para eliminar escenas indeseadas, pulse
PAUSE/SLOW para pausar, y al pulsar
nuevamente se reanuda la grabación.

5 Pulse STOP para detener la grabación.

■ Grabación de Un Toque (grabar en
marcha),

• El VCR se apaga después de preajustar la
extensión de la grabación.

”> Cada vez que se pulsa REC se

adicionan 30 min. a la extensión de
grabación hasta un máximo de 4 horas.

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Programación fácil para la
grabación con temporizador

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4 Pulse POWER off para ajustar el

temporizador.

(Se ilumina “TIMER" en el panel delantero)

Pulse PROG

para visualizar la
pantalla de Programa.

1) Para ajustar la FECHA

de grabación, pulse AT

para seleccionar:

1-31 = una vez, o DIARIO
= a la misma hora de
lunes a viernes, o
SEMANA = a la misma
hora cada semana y
pulse P- para ajustar.

• Vea el orden de

selección abajo a la
izquierda.

2) Para ajustar los ítems
que quedan, pulse AT

para seleccionar y pulse
► para ajustar los tiempos
de START/STOP,
CANAL, o entrada de
LÍNEA (pág. 20), y
velocidad de la cinta ( SP,
LR SLR).

Pulse PROG para
finalizar el programa.

Pulse AT para
seleccionar un número
sin usar para ingresar
mas programas y pulse

P’ para ajustar. Luego

repita el paso 2.

Pulse nuevamente
PROG para salir.

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Accessories
AC Power Plug
Add or Delete^a Channel

Audio Input Connector
Audio Output Connector
Auto Operation Functions
Auto Shut-Off

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Before Requesting Service ...23
Blank Tape/ No Video Signal

Indication

Cable Box Setup

Cassete Compartment

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8

6

Channel Up/Down

Tracking Button
Cleaning the VCR
Commercial Skip

Connections

Copying Your Tapes

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8,15

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DST (Daylight Saving Time) . 11

Fast Forward/Search Button.... 6

Features for a Quality

Picture

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Function & Channel Display . 22
Head Cleaning
Index Search

Initial Setup

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Multi-Brand Control.................14

On-Screen Display

Playback
Play Button

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Power Button...........................6

Power Indicator

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Program End Search...............16

Record...................................12

Record Button
Remote Control Buttons

Remote Sensor
Remote Warning ON/OFF
Repeat Play

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6
6

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18

Review, Replace or Clear

Program Contents................13

Rewind/Search Button

Service Center List

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Spanish Quick

Use Guide

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Specifications.........................21

Stop/Eject Button
Tape Position Display

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Timer Indicator..........................7

Timer Recording

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VCR Indicator...........................7

VCR Lock

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VCR Status & Clock Display . 22

VCR/TV Selector

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6

VHF/UHF Antenna

Input Terminal

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7

VHF/UHF Antenna

Output Terminal

Video Input Connector

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Video Output Connector............7

Warning and Instruction

Displays

Warranty

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Weak Signal Display ON/OFF . 19
Zero Search

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Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division o1 Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”),

Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985

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