Panasonic VV-1301 User Manual

Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

Models No. VV-1301/ VV-1311W/ VV-13F1/ VV-2001

Initial Setup

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Timer Operation

• Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 to 13.

• SELF-DEMO Procedure is on page 4.

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

E

NERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

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

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

LSQT0502A

Advanced Operation

For Your Information

Important Safeguards and Precautions

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

INSTALLATION

1 PO WER SOURCE CA UTION

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

2 PO WER CORD PLUG

For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one
wide blade), or a three-wire grounding type plug.
Always hold the plug firmly and make sure your
hands are dry when plugging in or unplugging the
AC power cord. Regularly remov e dust, dirt, etc.
on the plug.

POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:

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

GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:

The plug requires a three-hole grounding outlet.
If necessary, hav e an electrician install the proper
outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.

3 PO WER CORD

T o a void unit malfunction, and to protect against
electrical shock, fire or personal injury:

-Keep power cord away from heating appliances
and walking traffic. Do not rest hea vy objects on,
or roll such objects over the power cord.

-Do not tamper with the cord in any way.

-An extension cord should have the same type
plug (polarized or grounding) and must be
securely connected.

-Overloaded wall outlets or extension cords is a
fire hazard.

-Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or
cracked wire insulation are hazardous and
should be replaced by a qualified electrician.

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat
generated during operation. If bloc ked, heat
build-up may result in a fire hazard or heat
damage to cassettes.
For your protection:
a.Never cover ventilation slots while unit is ON,

or operate unit while placed on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other soft surface.

b.Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case

or rack, unless properly ventilated.

5

AV OID EXTREMELY HOT LOCA TIONS OR

SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

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

6 T O AVOID PERSONAL INJUR Y

• Never place unit on support or

stand that is not firm, level,
and adequately strong.
The unit could fall causing
serious injury to a child or
adult and damage to the unit.

• Move any appliance and cart

combination with care. Quick
stops, excessive force , and uneven
surfaces may cause objects to overturn.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions.

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OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

An outside antenna or cable system must be properly
grounded to provide some protection
against built up static charges
and voltage. Section 810 of
the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada,
part 1 of the Canadian
Electrical Code) provides
information regarding proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.

2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE

POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS

Locate an outside antenna system well away from pow er
lines and electric light or power circuits so it will never touch
these power sources should it ever fall. When installing
antenna, absolutely never touch power lines , circuits or
other power sources as this could be fatal.

NEC - NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

USING THE UNIT

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

1 KEEP UNIT WELL AW AY FROM WATER OR

MOISTURE,

2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG

IMPACT,

service technician before use.

3 ELECTRICAL STORMS

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

4 WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

• DO NOT OPERATE IF:

- liquid has spilled into unit.

- unit was dropped or otherwise damaged.

- unit emits smoke, malodors, or noises.
Immediately unplug unit, and have it inspected by a service
technician to avoid potential fire and shock hazards.

• Never drop or push any object through openings in unit.
T ouching internal parts may cause electric shock or fire hazard.

• Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, aw a y from unit
to avoid electrical interference .

5 USING A CCESSORIES

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

6 CLEANING UNIT

Unplug unit. Use a clean, dry , chemically untreated cloth to gently
remove dust or debris. DO NO T USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or
forced air that could over-spra y , or seep into unit and cause
electrical shock. Any substance , such as wax, adhesive tape , etc.
may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy , humid, or dusty
areas may adversely affect internal parts.

such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.

unplug unit and have it inspected by a qualified

SERVICE

1 DO NOT SER VICE PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the
unit does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or
remove covers, or mak e any adjustments not described in the
manual. Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician.

2 REPLACEMENT OF P ART S

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

3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING

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

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité

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

Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Avertissement :Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne

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

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

FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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

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

mark. It is recommended that only cassette

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

DO NOT OPEN

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 impor tant
literature concerning the 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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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 and your family years of
enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. The
serial number is on the tag located on the back of
your unit.

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

Accessories

Remote Control
LSSQ0283
(VV-1301/VV-13F1/
VV-2001)
LSSQ0284
(VV-1311W)

Batteries
2 “AA”

Loading the Batteries

1) Open the
cover.

2) Insert batteries as marked.

3) Close the cover.

Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

Break off the tab to protect.

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

SELF-DEMO Mode

With Power ON, press
PLAY/REPEAT on the
unit for 7 seconds to
deactivate the SELF­DEMO Mode.

Repeat this to display
demo screen.

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Record Tab

Screw driver

To record again.

Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Initial Setup for ANT. / Cable Connection ......................................... 8

Initial Setup for DSS / Cable box Connection..................................1 0

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust...................12

Playback a Tape ..................................................................................14

Record On a Tape ...............................................................................1 4

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) ..............................................................15

TV Operation .......................................................................................16

Picture Adjustment.............................................................................17

TV Timer Features ..............................................................................18

Closed Caption System......................................................................2 0

Timer Recording .................................................................................22

Initial Setup

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Timer Operation

Tape Operation ....................................................................................24

Special VCR Features ........................................................................2 7

V-Chip Control Feature ......................................................................3 0

On-Screen Display (OSD) ..................................................................3 3

Unit Information ..................................................................................34

Before Requesting Service ................................................................ 35

Service Center List .............................................................................3 6

Limited Warranty ................................................................................3 7

Spanish Quick Use Guide / Guía para rápida consulta..................3 8

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

Advanced Operation

For Your Information

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Location of Controls

Remote Control Buttons

EJECT button:

When EJECT is pressed, the tape is ejected from Cassette Compartment.
If EJECT is pressed during recording, the unit will not respond to the command.

EJECT

Page 14.

POWER

Page 8.

DISPLAY

Page 33.

TAPE POSITION

Page 25.

COUNTER RESET

Page 26.

RAPID TUNE

Page 16.

MUTE

Page 16.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Page 16.

SET/BACKSPACE

Page 13.

ACTION

Page 12.

STOP

Page 14.

NITE

Pag e 1 6 .

SLEEP

Pag e 1 9 .

TRACKING UP/DOWN

Page 34.

NUMBER keys

Page 16.

ADD/DELETE

Page 13.

SEARCH

Page 24 .

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Page 16.

SET/BACKSPACE

Page 13.

PROGRAM

Page 22.

FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

Page 14.

PLAY

Page 14.

REC

Page 14.

REWIND/SEARCH

Page 14.

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CM/ZERO

Page 26.

SPEED

Page 14.

PAUSE/SLOW

Page 14.

Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

POWER

VOL

CH

STOP/EJECT

REW/

PLAY/REPEAT

FF/

REC

TIMER

ACTION

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

<Model VV-2001 unit shown>

REWIND/SEARCH Page 14
ACTION Page 13

Cassette Compartment P age 14

Initial Setup

STOP/EJECT Page 14
ACTION Page 13

PLAY/REPEAT Page 14
FAST FOR W ARD/

CHANNEL UP/DOWN Page 16

SEARCH Page 14

TRACKING UP/DOWN Page 34
SELECT UP/DOWN Page 13

REC Page 14

VOLUME UP/DO WNPage 16
SET/BACK SP A CE Page 13

POWER Page 8

Audio/Video In JackPage 15

REC Indicator

Lights during recording.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

<Models VV-1301/
VV-1311W/VV-13F1>

In Rec Pause or OTR
Pause mode, the
indicator flashes.
Page 14

Remote Sensor

CH

POWER

VOL

STOP/EJECT

REW/

PLAY/REPEAT

N
O
I
T

C

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

A

ON TIMER Indicator

TIMER

REC

FF/

REC

PROG TIMER

ON TIMER

REC

PROG TIMER

ON TIMER

TIMER Page 19

Phones Jack Page 16

PROG TIMER Indicator

Lights when the unit 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.
Page 22

Lights when the On Timer
is set.
Page 18

Rear View of the unit

<Models VV-1301/VV-1311W/VV-13F1 unit shown>

<Models VV-1301/VV -1311W/

Buit-In Speaker

Easy-Grip-Handle

VV-13F1>

Use when transporting

the unit.

AC Power Plug

When plugged into
an AC outlet, the unit
consumes 4.0 W of
electric power in OFF
condition.

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF Antenna

Input Terminal

In from your Antenna

or Cable.

Pages 8, 10

7

Manual Clock Set

COMPLETED

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

POWER VOLCHSTOP/EJECT REW/

PLAY/REPEAT

FF/

REC

TIMER

ACTION

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually
set the clock as follows.

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

1

CLOC

K

SET

1 / /

SESELE CT MON

SELECT :
SET :
END

:

ACT I ON

:

DST

: ON

TH

Initial Setup

Reset all unit Memory Functions

When moving unit to a new location, or if a
mistake was made in the Initial Setup section.

• Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit.

<Model VV-2001 unit shown>

Press
and press

2

manner, select and set the date,

to select the month

to set. In the same

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

SET

CLOC

K

2 / 7/

SESELE CT COMPLETED

SET :
END

:

WED

2001

ACT I ON

Press ACTION twice to start
CLOCK and exit.

3

POWER

ACTION

:

12

00

PM

DST

: ON

SELECT/SET

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

Turn the unit

1

Power on.
Press and hold both PLAY and

2

FF on the unit for more than 5

seconds.

• The power will shut off.

• Please ignore “NO CASSETTE”
warning.

Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.

3

9

Press CH to start

PM

CHANNEL /CLOCK AUTO

4

SET operation. Settings are
performed automatically.
If the setup is completed, the
following screen is displayed.

2 / 7 /

2001

WED 12 : 00PM

CO

MPL

DST : O

ETED

SETT I NG : CH 1

UTO CLOCK SET

A

: PRESS CH UP KEY

END

If AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INCOMPLETE screen appears,
set the clock using MANUAL
CLOCK SET procedure on page 9.

SET

CLOC

K

2 / 7/2 / 7/

SELE CT

SET :
END

20012001

COMPLETED

:

ACT I ON

WEDWED

DST

1212

0

:

0000

: ON

N

PM

POWER

ACTION

Initial Setup

SELECT/SET

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

Note to CABLE System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time

ENN

SET :
END

:

ACT I ON

SET

CLOC

K

DST

: ON

2 / 7/2 / 7/

:

20012001

WEDWED

1212

0000

PM

SESELE CT

HOURHOUR

SELECT :

1

T V

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

Language

2

1) Press to
select language
icon.

T V

T V

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION
repeatedly.

T V

T V

CANAL

ELEG I R :
F I JAR :

T

SEL. :

REGLER : ACT I O

T V

T V

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

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

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M A I N MENU

LANGUAGE

VCR

CLOC

K

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

K

MENU

PR I NC I PAL

VCR

REL OJ SAL I R

ACT I O

N

For Spanish

MEN

U

ELE

MAGNET .

HORLOGECANAL

N

For French

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

K

For English

EX I T

LANGUAGE

EX I T

H

O L A

IDIOMA

BONJOUR

LAN

GU

SORT I E

H

ELL

O

LANGUAGE

EX I T

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

Channels

1) Press
select “CH.”

M A I N MENU

VCR

T V

CLOC

SET UP CHA

A : CABLEABLE

T

CAPT I

ON

K

SPLAY : OFF

to set your

.

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

ANTANT

ENN

UTO SE

A
CHA

NNEL

W

EAK S I GNAL D I

SELECT :
SET

:

END

: ACT I ON

3) Press
“ANTENNA,” then

press

antenna system
(“TV” or “CABLE”).

E

4) Press
“AUTO SET,” then

press

• After Channel Auto Set is

finished, Clock Auto Set
will be performed.

to

LANGUAGE

EX I T

NNE

L

to select

to select

Clock

1) Press to
select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

K

JUS

to select

start the

LANGUAGE

EX I T

T :

0

T V

C H

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUNUALAL

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT :
SET

:
: ACT I ON

END

(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”

appears only when auto
clock is set.)

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

• For Auto Clock Set,

select “AUTO CLOCK
SET,” then press CH

4)Press and
press

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

5) Press ACTION
twice to
clock and exit this
mode.

.

.

T

T

+1

STOP/EJECT

REW/

ACTION

VOL

CH

POWER

NUMBER Keys

Time Zone Adjust

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

1) Press to
select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

K

SET CLOCK

AL

ZOZONE AD

or to

SET CLOCK

AL

ZOZONE AD

LANGUAGE

EX I T

JUS

T

JUS

T

: 0

: +1

T V

C H

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

AUTO CLOCK SET
MANU

T I M

E

SELECT :
SET

:
: ACT I ON

END

3) Press to
select TIME ZONE
ADJUST and

press

subtract or add
hour(s) as
necessary.

AUTO CLOCK SET
MANU

T I M

E

SELECT :
SET

:

END

: ACT I ON

ACTION

ACTION key on

the unit

STOP/EJECT

REW/

N

IO

T

C

A

On Unit

You can operate the
menu screen using
unit buttons. To display
the menu, press STOP/
EJECT and REW
together with no tape
inserted. To exit the
menu, repeat above
with or without tape
inserted until normal
screen appears.

ADD/DLT

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
:VOL DOWN

Using keys

CH

VOL

On Remote

: CH UP

: CH DO WN
: VOLUME UP
: VOLUME DO WN

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

and VOLUME UP/

as
DOWN function as

On Unit

only.

Basic Operation

4)Press ACTION
twice to exit.

Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel:

Select channel with
number keys and
press ADD/DLT.

C

HANNEL

08 ADDED

To delete channel:

Select channel with
CH
and press ADD/DLT.

or number keys

C

HANNEL

08 DELE T

ED

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TV Timer Features

ON TIMER

AM CH

ALARM

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

POWER VOLCHSTOP/EJECT REW/

PLAY/REPEAT

FF/

REC

TIMER

ACTION

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

ON-TIMER with Alarm

This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 2
modes (TV, Playback).
You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute alarm
that gradually increases in volume.

Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM
screen.

1

SET PROGRAM

2

3

4

T I MER PR

OGRAMMING

ON TIMER

SELECT :

: PROG

O

N T I MER

6

:--

AM CH

N

OUOUR

: PROG

PLAY

O

N T I MER

6:0000

AMAM

N

: PROG

03

CHCH0808

ABC

SET :
END

ALARM : O

SESELE CT H

SELECT :
SET :
END

• ON-TIMER mode

selection order

CH02CH

CH01

ALARM : O

SESELE CT ALARM

C

ANCEL : ADD / DLT
SELECT :
SET :
END

--

When “ON” is selected,

an alarm will gradually increase in volume for one
minute or until canceled by pressing any button
(including VOL + -).

To Make Corrections,

use

and to move back and correct.

1)Press to select
“ON TIMER.”

2)Press
ON TIMER screen.

1)Press to select
desired settings.

2)Press
ON-TIMER TIME or
ON-TIMER mode.

• Make sure a tape is

inserted if Playback
mode is selected.

CH125

Press to select
ALARM “ON” or
“OFF.”

to display

to set the

Ready Check List

The clock is set to correct time.

<Model VV -2001 unit shown>

TIMER

CH

ON TIMER
indicator

Press PROG to set ON TIMER.

• “ON TIMER SET” is displayed.

5

• ON TIMER Indicator lights on the unit.

To Cancel ON-TIMER set,

Repeat steps 1 and 2. Then, press ADD/DLT to
clear the time in step 3. Now, press PROG to end.
“ON TIMER END” briefly appears on-screen.

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Note

• If no button on the remote or unit

(including a button used to turn off
the alarm) is pressed within 60
minutes after unit turns itself on,
it will turn itself back off.

SLEEP TIMER 30

SLEEP TIMER 60

SLEEP TIMER 90

SLEEP TIMER 00

SLEEP
DISPLAY

ADD/DLT

SELECT/SET

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

SLEEP

Sleep Timer

This unit can be set for auto power off.

Press SLEEP repeatedly
to set SLEEP TIMER.

• Pressing DISPLAY with
sleep timer set displays
remaining time.

Press SLEEP repeatedly
until “SLEEP TIMER 00”
appears to cancel.

Instant Alarm

You can set a timer alarm up to 60 min. Useful when you are
cooking, etc.

Press TIMER on the unit to display the
instant alarm CANCEL/SET screen.

1

TV Operation

1:00

(one minute)

2:00
3:00

9:00
10:00
15:00
20:00
25:00
30:00
40:00
50:00
60:00 (Max)

Note

• While timer function is in progress,
you can change channels on the unit
with CH
screen is not displayed.

while “CANCEL/SET”

one-minute
increase
until 10:00

five-minute
increase
until 30:00

ten-minute
increase
until 60:00

5 : 20

PM

2

/

CANCEL : ADD
SET : CH

• Pressing TIMER repeatedly on the unit

DLT 02 :

KEY ON UN I T

Remaining Time

will change display as follows.

Press CH on the

unit with CANCEL/SET
screen displayed to set

(Time changes in

alarm.

the order shown left.)

00

To cancel, press TIMER then press ADD/DLT on
the remote while CANCEL/SET screen is displayed.

To increase timer in progress, repeat step 2. Time
will be rounded up to next 1, 5, or 10 minute interval.
(See chart left.)

<Example>

• If current time remaining is 12:15, countdown will
restart from 15:00.

• If current time remaining is 9:15, countdown will
restart from 10:00.

Alarm will sound at 0: 00.
Press any button to stop

3

• The volume of the alarm gradually increases
for one minute and then continues to beep
until any button is pressed.

19

Closed Caption System

MODE

CAP C1

CAPTPT

Closed Caption is ...

This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs,
but also makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone.

Closed Caption Mode Feature

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

1

2
3

4

M A I N MENU

T V

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

SET

LOCK

CA

I ON N

I NPUT

SELECT

V I DEO ADJUST

CT :

SELE
SET

:

END

: ACT I ON

CAPT I ON

CACAPTPT I ON MODE

CC ON MUTE

SELECT :
SET :
END

: ACT I ON

OFF

TEXT C2

VCR

CLOC

UP TV

: TUNER

:

CAP C1

CAP C2

LANGUAGE

K

:

1)Press
select “TV.”

2)Press ACTION to

EX I T

display SET UP
TV screen.

1)Press
select “

2)Press
CAPTION screen.

1)Press

CAP C1

CAP C1

select CAPTION
MODE.

2)Press
repeatedly to
select mode.
(See left.)

TEXT C1

CAPTION”.

to display

to

to

to

Closed Caption Mode
Selections

Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2

A narration of selected TV
programs is displayed.
Check TV program listings for
CC(Closed Caption)
broadcasts.

Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or
C2

The lower half of the screen
will be blocked out. When the
TV station broadcasts
information, such as program
listings, it will appear in this
space.

Caption Mode: OFF

Closed Caption / Text narration
will not be displayed.

NOTE :
The closed caption or text
signal may be broadcast over
C1, C2, or both. Also, text
contents can vary so you may
wish to try different settings.

Press ACTION three times to return
to the normal screen.

5

Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program

Record: Record normally.
Playback: Start playback. Do above steps to select desired caption mode.

20

Closed Caption/ Text signal, if present, is recorded automatically.

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Caption On Mute Feature

MODE

OFF

Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed
when MUTE button is pressed for silence.

Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

1

MUTE

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
:VOL DOWN

ACTION

2
3

4

5

M A I N MENU

VCR

T V

CLOC

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

SET

UP TV

LOCK

CA

CA

PTPT I ON N

I NPUT

SELECT

V I DEO ADJUST

CT :

SELE
SET

:
: ACT I ON

END

CAPT I ON

CACAPTPT I ON MODE

CC ON MUTE

SELECT :
SET :
END

: ACT I ON

NO

CAP C2

LANGUAGE

EX I T

K

: TUNER

:

OFF

:

CAP C1

CAP C1

1)Press

to

select “TV.”

2)Press ACTION to
display SET UP TV
screen.

1)Press

to

select “CAPTION”.

2)Press

to display

CAPTION screen.

1)Press

to
select CAPTION
MODE.

2)Press
repeatedly to
select “OFF.”

1)Press

CC ON MUTE.

to select

2)Press repeatedly

to select desired
mode.

• Each press of will

change the display as
shown left.

• The caption may be

broadcast over CAP C1
or C2.

TV Operation

Press ACTION three times to return to

the normal screen.

6

Press MUTE to mute the sound and
display closed captioning.

7

• To cancel, press MUTE again.

21

day

SP

Timer Recording

START

ON TIMER

T I MER PR

OGRAMMING

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

POWER VOLCHSTOP/EJECT REW/

PLAY/REPEAT

FF/

REC

TIMER

ACTION

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

STOP/EJECT

REW/

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

Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM
screen.

1

2

T I MER PR

ON TIMER

SELECT :
SET :
END

: PROG

SET PROGRAM

OGRAMMING

1) Press

TIMER
PROGRAMMING

2) Press
screen

• If a program is already in

memory, press

to select an unused

program number.

DATE START ST

7

3

FR I

TODA

Y

C

ATE

GORY : N /

- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - -

SESELE CT START

CT :

SELE
SET

:
: PROG / ACT I ON

END

--:--

OPC

H

--:-- --

A

D

ATATE

Press to select
and

SLP

recording DATE.

• 1~31 = One time

• DAILY = MON~FRI

• WEEKLY SUN~SAT

= Same time once a week

Example

Today’s
Date

31

SELECT / Selection Order

7

WEEKLY

(SAT)

1

WEEKLY

(MON)

2

WEEKLY

Repeat step 3 to set:

• start time, stop time

• Channel (or LINE for outside source)

• Category [N/A (not applicable), SPORTS, MOVIE,
COMEDY, MUSIC, DRAMA]

• Speed (SP, LP, SLP)

to select

to display

.

, and

or to set the

68 9

DAILY

(SUN)

Ready Check List

All connections are made.
Your unit is plugged in.
The clock is set to correct time.
The tape is long enough.
The record tab is in place.

.

<Model VV-2001 unit shown>

PROG TIMER indicator

Timer Recording Using

unit Buttons

You can set a Timer Recording
using ACTION key on the unit.
(See page 13.)

4

5

22

P DT START

STOP CH

1

day

9 :

0000 p

2 -- -- : -­3 -- -- : -­4 -- -- : --

CANCEL : ADD / DLT
SELECT
E
END

1212 :

-- : -- --

-- : -- --

-- : -- --

1 - 8

:

NTER

:

: PROG / ACT I ON

SPD

0000a 0808 SP

--

--

--

Press PROG (or
ACTION) to end the

program.

To Enter More Programs,
press

and
program number, and
then repeat step 3.

to select

to set a blank

VOL

1 Press STOP/EJECT and REW

together without a tape inserted
to display MAIN MENU.

2 Press + - to select “VCR”

CH

STOP/EJECT

and STOP/EJECT and REW

Press PROG twice (or ACTION)
to exit this mode.

• If you’re using a cable box, make sure that it is
tuned to the desired channel and the power is
left on for timer recording.

• PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit.

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together to display SET UP
VCR screen.

3 Press to select “TIMER

PROGRAM” and + to display
the TIMER PROGRAM screen.

4 Repeat main steps 3 ~ 5.

REW/

ACTIONACTION

day

SP

SAT

P

START

Cancel a Timer Recording:
(Recording is in progress)

Hold down STOP for a few seconds
to cancel the Timer Recording.

• Any future daily or weekly recordings
will be performed as programmed.

ADD/DLT
SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
:VOL DOWN

PROG

STOP

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

Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 22.

1

P DT START

1 day

2

2

3
4

To Replace program...

3

DATE

TODA
C

----------------------------------------------

SESELE CT START

To Clear program...

STOP CH

9 : 0000p 1212 :

8 10 : 00a 12 : 00p
10 8 : 00p 9 : 00p 10
SU

9 : 00p 10 : 00p
CANCEL : ADD / DLT

SELECT
E

NTER

END

: PROG / ACT I ON

S

8 SAT

Y
ATE

GORY : MOV I

SELECT :
SET

:

END

: PROG /

P DT START

1 -- -- : --

2

8 10 : 00p 12 : 00a

3

10 8 : 00p 9 : 00p 10

4

SU

SELECT
E

NTER

END

0000a 0808 SP

125
L

1 - 8

:

:

TART

S

TOP

9:

0000

P

1212:

0000A

E

D

ATATE

ACT I ON

STOP CH

-- : -- --

1 - 8
:

:

125

L

9 : 00p 10 : 00p

: PROG / ACT I ON

S

PD

Press to select

SP

the desired program.

SP
LP

CH

1) Press

0808

2) Press to select

ABC

SP

and press
to set new program
contents.

3) Press PROG (or
ACTION).

S

PD

Press ADD/DLT.

--

SP
SP
LP

to display.

or

Timer Operation

Press PROG twice (or ACTION)

to exit this mode.

4

Notes

• 2 minutes before Timer recording is performed,
“PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC” appears and/
or the PROG TIMER Indicator flashes. Be sure a
cassette with record tab is loaded and the unit is in
Stop mode.

• If the start times of two programs overlap, the lower
numbered program will have priority.

• If the start time for a Timer Recording comes up during
a normal recording or One Touch Recording (page 14),
the Timer Recording will not be performed.

• If there is a power interruption of more than one minute,
the recording may not be performed or continued.

• If “INCOMPLETE” appears after all items have been
set, check all entries and make necessary corrections.

23

Tape Operation (continued)

FF

Zero Search

To quickly return to a specific tape counter location.

Press DISPLAY during playback to
display the Counter.

1

Press COUNTER

0 : 00 : 00

2

RESET at the
desired position to
reset to “0:00:00.”

BEG I N END

Continue playback, rewind, or
fast forward.

3

Press STOP.

4

Press CM/ZERO

1 : 23 : 45

5

BEG I N END

• Unit goes into FF or REW mode and stops at
the last point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.

Note

• If a blank portion exists on the tape, and
depending on the position of the

mark display may be out of position.

in stop mode to
start ZERO
SEARCH.

• : Present position mark
: Zero position mark

mark, the

Repeat Play

Set to see a recording over and over.

Press ACTION to display
MAIN MENU.

1

M A I N MENU

2

3

T V

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

REPEATREPEAT PLAY : O

T I MER PROGRAMMING
T I ME STAMP

SELECT :
SET

:
: ACT I ON

END

VCR

CLOC

SET

UP V

: ON

LANGUAGE

K

CR

Press ACTION twice
to end setup.

4

Notes

• Playback repeats when tape end is reached or
unrecorded portion over 30 seconds is detected.

• During playback, you may also press PLAY/
REPEAT repeatedly on the unit to select
REPEAT “ON” or “OFF.”

EX I T

FF

1)Press
to select “VCR.”

2)Press
ACTION to
display SET
UP VCR
screen.

1)Press to
select
“REPEAT
PLAY.”

2)Press

to
set REPEAT
PLAY “ON” or
“OFF.”

Commercial Skip

By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback mode
you can skip over 1 to 3 minutes of recorded tape in
just a few seconds.

Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to
select skip time in Play mode.

1

• No indication appears.

26

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Special VCR Features

EAK S

GNAL

SPLAY

OFF

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

POWER VOLCHSTOP/EJECT REW/

PLAY/REPEAT

FF/

REC

TIMER

ACTION

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

Weak Signal Display ON/OFF

When “ON” is selected, the picture is displayed even
when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent.

DISPLAY

COUNTER
RESET

SELECT/SET

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

CM/ZERO
ACTION

Press ACTION to display MAIN
MENU.

1

M A I N MENU

2

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

ANT

3

UTO SE

A
CHA

W

EAK S

SELECT :
SET
END

Notes

• “ON” =Picture is displayed regardless of signal

“OFF” =Screen turns solid blue when signal is

• If unit is connected to equipment which has blue
back feature, selecting “ON” will have no effect on
the other equipment.

VCR

T V

CLOC

K

C H

SET UP CHA

ENNA

: CABLE

T

NNEL

CAPT I

ON

I

GNAL

D I SPLAY

:
: ACT I ON

condition, and may not always be clearly
visible.

absent or weak.

LANGUAGE

EX I T

NNE

L

1)Press
to select “CH.”

2)Press ACTION
to display SET
UP CHANNEL
screen.

1)Press
select WEAK

OFF

SIGNAL
DISPLAY .

:

2)Press
“ON” or “OFF.”

to

to set

<Model VV -2001 unit shown>

Press ACTION twice
to return to the normal screen.

4

Advanced Operation

VCR Lock

All operations are prohibited except Timer recording
and tape eject. Useful for families with small children.

In stop mode, hold

VCR L

OCK ACT I VATED

VCR L

OCK OFF

REC

• VCR Lock is canceled automatically
after about 24 hours if clock is set.

down REC on the unit
without a cassette
inserted for 7 seconds
to turn “ON.” Please
ignore NO CASSETTE
warning.

Repeat above with or
without cassette to
turn “OFF.”

27

Special VCR Features (continued)

NNE

ON

T

ANU

Channel Caption is ...

Station names, e.g. ABC, TNN, etc. are set so they
will appear when a channel is selected. Choose 24
preset names (Preset Caption), or make up to 10
names of your own (Manual Caption).

Preset Caption

Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

1

M A I N MENU

2
3

4

5

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

ANT

UTO SE

A

CHA

W

SELECT :
SET
END

SELE
SET
END

SELE
SET
END

CLEA
SELE
SET
END

VCR

T V

CLOC

C H

SET UP CHA

ENNA

: CABLE

T

NNE

L CAPCAPT I

EAK S I GNAL D I

:

: ACT I ON

CHANNEL CAPT I ON

PRESEPRESE

T

CACA

PTPT I ON

M

ANUAL CAPT I O

CT :

:

: ACT I ON

PRESET CAPT I ON

ABCABC

- -

- -

CBS

-

-

-

-

FOX

-

-

-

-

NBC

-

-

-

-

CT :
:
: ACT I ON

PRESET CAPT I ON

TNT

4 2

UPN

- -

W

B

3 5

DSC

- -

R : ADD / DLT KEY

CT :
:
: ACT I ON

LANGUAGE

K

NNE

ON

SPLAY : OFF

N

PB

S

C

NN
ESPN
H

BO

CBC
C

TV
S

N

T
GLOB

To Make Corrections

Press , then to select channel number.
Press

to change, or ADD/DLT to delete.

Press ACTION four times to end setup.

6

28

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1)Press
to select “CH.”

2)Press ACTION

EX I T

to display SET
UP CHANNEL
screen.

L

1)Press to

select CHANNEL
CAPTION.

2)Press

display screen.

1)Press to

select PRESET
CAPTION.

2)Press

display screen.

• To create your own

captions, go to
“Manual Caption”.

1)Press to

-

-

-

-

-

select a station.

-

-

2)Press

-

move cursor to
the right.

3)Press

6 2
2
5

1

2

select channel
number.

1

4)Press

2

3

preset captions.

• Repeat step 5 until the

Caption List is complete.

to

to

to

to

to set

Ready Check List

You need a list of stations and the
channel numbers you receive them on.

Manual Caption

Do “Preset Caption” steps 1~3
(see left).

1

- -

-

-

1)Press
to select
MANUAL
CAPTION.

2)Press
display
screen.

1)Press
to select CH
NUMBER.

2)Press
move cursor
to the right.

Press to
select and
to enter your
caption.

• Characters

change in the
following order.

/ !

to

to

CHANNEL CAPT I ON

2

3

PRESE

M

ANU

AL CACA

SELECT :
SET

:

: ACT I ON

END

MANUAL CAPT I ON

CH NUMBER

O2

CT :

SELE
SET

:
: ACT I ON

END

T CAPT I O

PTPT I ON

N

C

APT I ON

- - -

• Channels already set and channels deleted
from Channel Memory are not displayed.

• You can set a total of ten channel captions
with up to four characters each.

MANUAL CAPT I ON

C

APT I ON

A

4

CH NUMBER

O2

CLEA

R : ADD / DLT
SELECT :
SET

:
: ACT I ON

END

A B C Z BLANK &

9 2 1 0

• Press

repeatedly to move the cursor

to “CH NUMBER.” Repeat steps 3 and

4 as desired.

To Make Corrections

Press , then to select channel number.
Press

to change, or ADD/DLT to delete.

Press ACTION four times to end
setup.

5

EAK S

GNAL

SPLAY

OFF

Ready Check List

STA

The clock is set to correct time.
The record tab is in place.

Time Stamp Feature

This unit writes program data (see example below) for
about the first 10 seconds of every recording. The
information is then displayed about 10 seconds after
playback begins.

Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

1

ADD/DLT

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
:VOL DOWN

ACTION

<Time Stamp Example >

Normal/ One
Touch Recording

ANT

ENNA

UTO SE

A
CHA

NNEL

W

EAK S

SELECT :
SET

:

END

: ACT I ON

SET UP CHA

I

GNAL

: CABLE

T

CAPT I

NNE

ON

D I SPLAY

L

:

OFF

2

3

T V

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

SET
REPEAT PLAY : O

T

I MER

T I ME STA

SELECT :
SET

:

END

: ACT I ON

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

K

UP VCR

PROGRAMMING

MP : ON

1)Press

LANGUAGE

2)Press ACTION

EX I T

1)Press

FF

2)Press

select “VCR.”

to

to display SET
UP VCR screen.

to
select TIME
STAMP.

to set

“ON” or “OFF.”

• When “OFF” is selected, the program data
is written on the tape, but will not be displayed.

Press ACTION twice to return
to normal screen.

4

Timer Recording When Clock is not set...

Advanced Operation

29

V-Chip Control Feature

Process of V-Chip Control
Feature

Enter Code

Setup

Blocking

V-Chip Control Feature is...

This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows
you to block unwanted TV usage based on US
MOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings.

Enter Secret Code

A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or
change rating settings.

Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

1

M A I N MENU

2
3

4

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

SELE
SET
END

ENTER : 0
END

T V

CLOC

C H

SET

LOCKLOCK

CAPT I ON
I NPUT

SELECT

V I DEO ADJUST

CT :
:
: ACT I ON

LOCK

ENTER 4-D I G I T

----

-

9

: ACT I ON

VCR

K

UP TV

: TUNER

To Make Corrections

Press

repeatedly to
move the cursor. Press
number keys to make
the correction.

LOCK

****

RECOGN I ZED

****

CODE : ADD / DLT

I

NUE :

5

CHANGE
CONT
END

CONF I RM 4-D I G I T CODE

: ACT I ON

1)Press

LANGUAGE

EX I T

select “TV.”

2)Press ACTION to
display SET UP TV
screen.

1)Press to select
LOCK.

2)Press
screen.

1)Press number

CODE

keys to enter your
secret code.

2)Enter same code
again for confirmation.

• Step 2) not necessary
when changing rating
or secret code.

• Take care that you are
not observed entering
the secret code.

Press to display US
Ratings menu
(see page 31).

Or

Press ACTION

three times to exit.

to

to display

NUMBER Keys
ADD/DLT

SELECT/SET

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

ACTION

Changing your secret code

• You will need your current
code. Do steps 1 ~ 4. In step
5, press ADD/DLT to clear
current code. Repeat steps 4
and 5 to enter new code.

Notes

• DO NOT forget your secret code.

• Once ratings are set, restricted tapes
or programs cannot be accessed
unless the secret code is entered.

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V-Chip Control Feature (continued)

Process of V-Chip Control Feature

Enter Code

Setup Blocking

Blocking Message

<When V-Chip Control is activated>

• If a program or

ABC

movie exceeds the

PROGRAM

RAT I NG

I NG : PG-1

RAT
ACCESS CODE

ENTER :

EXCEEDED

3

0-9

To View a Blocked Program / Movie

[Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control]

Enter your secret code (ACCESS CODE)
in the Blocking Message screen.

• V-Chip Control is reactivated when power is
turned off or power failure occurs.

[Deactivate V-Chip Control]

Enter your secret code (steps 1-4 page

30). Then, set US MOVIES and/or US TV
PROGRAMS to “OFF” using
keys. (Ratings set on page 31 is retained
and will be in effect when V-Chip Control is
activated again.)

ratings you have
set, a message will

----

appear on a black
background and
sound is muted.

DISPLAY

SELECT/SET

and

:CH UP

:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
:VOL DOWN

US MOVIES RATINGS

G

GENERAL AUDIENCE:

All ages admitted.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE:

PG

Some material may not be suitable for
children.

PG-13

PARENTS CAUTIONED:

Some material may be inappropriate
for children under 13.

R

RESTRICTED:

Children under 17 must be
accompanied by a parent or adult.

NC-17

OVER AGE 17 ONLY:

No one 17 and under admitted.

X

ADULTS ONLY:

US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS:Chart 1

TV-Y

FOR ALL CHILDREN:

Content specifically geared to young
viewers ages 2-6.

TV-Y7

FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER:

May contain mild physical or comedic
violence which may frighten children
under 7.

TV-G

GENERAL AUDIENCE:

Contains little or no violence, strong
language, or sexual dialogue or
situations.

TV-PG

PARENTAL GUIDANCE:

May contain infrequent coarse
language, limited violence, some
suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations.

TV-14

PARENTS CAUTIONED:

May contain sophisticated themes,
sexual situations, strong language, and
more intense violence.

TV-MA

MATURE AUDIENCE:

May contain mature themes, profane
language, graphic violence, and sexual
situations.

32

ACTION

US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 2
2

Fantasy Violence

FV

Violence

V

Sexual Situations

S

Adult Language

L

Sexually Suggestive Dialogue

D

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On-Screen Display (OSD)

0 8

A

BC

ABC

VCR Status & Clock Display

Press DISPLAY

to display or remove the overlay.

Channel Caption
(See page 28.)

Function Status

Rec Time
Remaining
(OTR mode only,
see page 14.)

Time Stamp Data
(See page 29.)

Current Time

REC

1 2 : 0 0P

0 : 25

1212 / 2 7 / 1 9 9 9 M
1212 : 0 0PM -

1 : 0 0PM

CHCH

0 8 8

ABC

ONON

MOMOV I E

Counter

ABC

M

-0 : 1 2 : 3 4
SP

Tape Speed

Warning and Instruction Displays

OSD

NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK
ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION
THEN PUSH CH UP KEY AGAIN

PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE
PROGRAMMING

Caution

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

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

Blue Screen Display

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 set to “OFF” (see
page 27), the screen will turn solid blue.

Channel & Function Display

When a function button is pressed (PLAY,
FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit
mode or channel number will be displayed.
(Some station names may also appear if
Channel Caption is set. See page 28.)

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

Page

8 - 11

8 - 13

CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB

TO CANCEL TIMER REC HOLD DOWN
STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 SEC

NO CASSETTE
PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE

PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC

VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING
PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING
CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL
END: PLAY KEY

VCR LOCK ACTIVATED

• If you press REC, and a cassette is inserted with
no record tab...

• If you press STOP during a Timer Recording...

• If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC without a
cassette inserted...

• If the unit is not in Stop mode or a cassette with
record tab is not inserted two minutes before a
Timer Recording is about to begin...

• If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing
back a tape...

• If you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT
or POWER while the unit is in VCR Lock mode...

4, 14

23

14

For Your Information

22, 23

34

27

33

Before Requesting Service

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

Power

No power…

Monitor

No picture or sound...

Poor picture with normal sound...
Poor sound with normal picture...

Poor TV reception...
No color or poor color...
Ghost (multiple) images...
TV programs cannot be watched...
Channel cannot be selected...

VCR

TV program cannot be
recorded...

Timer recording cannot be
performed…

No playback picture, or the playback
picture is noisy or contains streaks...
VCR cannot be controlled...

Remote Control

Unit cannot be controlled...

ACTION, PROG and FM/TV
buttons cannot be selected...

Miscellaneous

Video cassette cannot be inserted...
Video cassette cannot be removed...
Tape cannot be ejected or inserted...

Video cassette ejects when a
recording is started, or the power
is turned off for timer recording...
In Stop mode, the VCR motor
(CYLINDER) continues to rotate...

VCR cannot be controlled...

Correction

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Set POWER button to ON.

Correction

• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8-11)

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Set POWER button to ON.

• Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in
the SET UP TV menu. (P. 17)

• Adjust VOLUME control. (P. 16)

• Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 17)

• Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 17)

• Install a directional antenna.

• Make sure the selected channel is in unit’s memory. (P. 12, 13)

• Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.

Correction

• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8-11)

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

• Check that clock is set to current time and date.

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

• Set recording Start/Stop times correctly. (P. 22-23)

• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power
interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer
recording even after power is restored.

• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P. 34)

• Try Head Cleaning. (P. 34)

• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)

• Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.

Correction

• Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P. 7) so that signal is
unobstructed.

• Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 4)

• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)

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

• Check remote batteries.

Correction

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

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after turning POWER off, then back on.

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

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

• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)

For Your Information

If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for
product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-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 all Customer Service inquires please contact:

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

or send e-mail : [e-mail]

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.

Accessory Purchases:

1-800-332-5368 (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, Master Card, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

Factory Servicenter Locations

CALIFORNIA

6550 Katella Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630

800 Dubuque Avenue
S. San Francisco,
CA 94080

3878 Ruffin Road
Suite A
San Diego, CA 92123

FLORIDA

3700 North 29th Avenue
Suite 102
Hollywood, FL 33020

GEORGIA

8655 Roswell Road
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30350

ILLINOIS

1709 North Randall Road
Elgin, IL 60123

MASSACHUSETTS

60 Glacier Drive,
Suite G
Westwood, MA 02090

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

TEXAS

13615 Welch Road
Suite 101
Farmers Branch,
TX 75244

WASHINGTON

20425-84th Avenue
South
Kent, WA 98032

HAWAII

99-859 Iwaiwa Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

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 June 2001

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

Limited W arranty

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.
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel
Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

P ANASONIC/QU ASAR Video Products

Limited Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the
Warrantor”) will repair or replace this product with new or refurbished parts or equivalent product, 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):

PRODUCT

CAMCORDER

DVD/VCR DECK
DIGITAL STILL

CAMERA

A/V MIXER
TV/VCR,

TV/DVD/VCR
COMBINATION

TV/HDR
COMBINATION

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

Tape (if included) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five (5) days.
Memory cards (if included) - Exchange defective item for new one for ninety (90) 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 Servicenter Directory.
Or call toll free contact number listed above, 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 Panasonic 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 requires 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 AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO RECORDING MEDIA) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCTS,
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental 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 Consumer Affairs Department at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above.

SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS DETERMINED
BY THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED. COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS
ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.
warvid 02/ 12/ 2001

PARTS

ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
CCD IMAGE SENSOR

- SIX (6) MONTHS
ONE (1) YEAR

ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
CCD IMAGE SENSOR

- SIX (6) MONTHS
ONE (1) YEAR

ONE (1) YEAR,
EXCEPT CRT
CRT - TWO (2) YEARS

ONE (1) YEAR,
EXCEPT CRT
CRT - TWO (2) YEARS

LABOR

NINETY (90) DAYS

NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS

NINETY (90) DAYS

NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS

NINETY (90) DAYS
CRT - NINETY (90) DAYS

NINETY (90) DAYS
CRT - NINETY (90) DAYS

SERVICE

Carry-In or Mail-In

Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In

Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In: 21” CRT and

Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger

In-Home or Carry-In

CONTACT NUMBER

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-272-7033

1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)

1-888-843-9788

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For Your Information

INDEX

A Accessories ..................................................4

Audio Mute .................................................16

Auto Operation Functions ...........................25

B Batteries .......................................................4

Before Requesting Service ......................... 35

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

Blocking Message ...................................... 32

Blue Screen Display ...................................33

C Caption On Mute ........................................2 0

Channel ........................................... 8 -13, 33

Channel Caption .........................................28

Clock ..........................................................12

Closed Caption ...........................................20

Commercial Skip ........................................26

Connections ......................................... 8 - 11

Connections, DSS / Cable Box............ 10 -11

Connections, Outdoor Antenna............... 8 - 9

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) .......................15

D DST (Daylight Saving Time) .......................34

E Eject tape ...................................................14

F Fast Forward .............................................. 14

Forward Search .......................................... 14

Frame by Frame Advance ..........................14

Front Panel Indicators ..................................7

Function Display ......................................... 33

H Head Cleaning ............................................34

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

Index Search ..............................................24

Initial Setup for ANT. / Cable Connection .....8

Initial Setup for DSS / Cable box Connection ..10

Input Mode .................................................1 5

INSTANT ALARM.......................................19

L Language.............................................. 8 - 13

Limited Warranty ........................................37

Location of Controls ............................... 6 - 7

N NIGHT Mode ..............................................1 6

O 100 Key ......................................................16

One Touch Recording ................................14

ON-TIMER with Alarm ................................ 18

P Phones .................................................. 16

Playback................................................ 14

Picture Adjustment ................................ 17

Program End Search ............................. 24

Q Quality Picture....................................... 34

R Rapid Tune ............................................ 1 6

Rec(ord) ................................................ 14

Record/Playback Speed Settings .......... 34

Remote Control Buttons .......................... 6

Repeat Play........................................... 26

Reset Language, Channels, Clock ........ 12

Reset unit ................................................ 9

Reverse Search..................................... 14

Rewind .................................................. 14

S Secret Code .......................................... 30

Service Center List ................................ 36

SELF-DEMO Mode.................................. 4

Sleep Timer ........................................... 19

Slow Motion............................................. 4

Spanish Quick Use Guide ..................... 38

Special VCR Features ........................... 2 7

Specifications ........................................ 34

Still Picture ............................................ 14

STOP .................................................... 14

T Tape Erasure Prevention ......................... 4

Tape Position Display............................ 25

Time Stamp ........................................... 29

Time Zone Adjust .................................. 13

Timer Program Review, Replace, Clear 23

Timer Recording.................................... 22

Timer Recording Cancellation ............... 23

TV Operation ......................................... 1 6

TV Timer Features ................................ 18

U Unit, Front/Rear view............................... 7

US MOVIES/TV PROGRAMS Ratings .. 31

V VCR Lock .............................................. 27

VCR Status & Clock Display ................. 33

V-Chip Control Feature.......................... 30

W Warning and Instruction Displays .......... 3 3

Weak Signal Display ON/OFF ............... 2 7

Z Zero Search........................................... 26

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of 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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