Panasonic VV-2001, VV-13F1, VV-1311W, VV-1301 Owner’s Manual

Combination VCR

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Operating Instructions

iodasNo.W-1301/VV-1311W/W-13F1/W-2001/

• 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 ENERGY STAR _ guidelines for energy efficiency.

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,
operate, oradjust this product. Please save this manual.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

(Guia para rapida consulta en espaSol esta incluida.)

LSQT0502A

READANDRETAINALLSAFETYAND I I OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION I

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

WARNINGS INTHE MANUALANDON UNIT An outside antenna or cable system must be properly

I i1_1_I #-_,LL/-_/IUI_I I against built up static charges .E¢_=E_'--jt_T_"_
1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION and voltage. Section 8!0 of _ =..

Operate only from power source indicated on unit the_atlon _ E_ctrical Code, _,/./_ _-i

or in this manual, if uncertain have your Electric '_.......... _ _'" 'z"...... _ )/z:,,__ _-r_,_,,

Utility Service Company orVideo Products Dealer part 1.of thre' Canadian,
vet fy your home power source. _.,ec,nca! _,o_e) pr?viaes

2 POWER COR D PLUG . grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding

F?r safety, this unit has a.polarized.type plug (one of the lead-in wire to an anteriria discharge unit, size of
wide blade, or a three-wire grounding type plug. grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit.

Always hold the pIug firmly and make sure your connection to grounding electrodes, and reouiremants for
hands are dry when plugging in or unplugging the the grounding _lectrode.

AC power cord. Regularly remove aus[ dlrt. etc. 2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE
on the plug. POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS

POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION: Locate an outside antenna system well away from power
The plug fits into outlet one way. If.it cannot be fully lines and e ectr{c light or power circuits so itw II never touch

inserted, try reversing it. If it still wilt not fit. have an these Dower sources should it ever fail. When installing
electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not antenna, absolutely never touch power Hnes.c_rcu_tsor

tamper with the plug. other Dower sources as this could be fatal.
GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION: I USING THE UNIT I

The plug requires athree-hole grounding outlet.
If necessary, have an electrician install the proper Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location.

outlet. Do not tamper with the plug refer again tothe INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.
3 POWER CORD 1 KEEP UNITWELL AWAY FROMWATER OR

To ave d an t ma funct on and to protect age nst MOISTU RE, such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.
electrical shock, fire or personal _njury:

-Keep power cord away from heating appliances IMPACT, unplug unit and have it inspected by e qualified
and walking traffic. Do not rest heavy ob ects on. service technician before use.

or re such ob .:cts over the Dower cord. 3 ELECTRICAL STORMS

-Do not tamperwith the cord in any way. During a lightning storm, or before leaving unit unused for

-An extension cord should have the same type extended oar ods of t me d sconnect a equ pment from the
plug (polarized or grounding) and must be power source as welt as the antenna and cable s_.stem.

securely connected. 4 WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN "

-Overloaded wall outlets or extension cords is a • DO NOT OPERATE IF:
fire hazard. _liquid has spilled into unit.

-Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or - unit was dropped or otherwise damaged.
cracked wire insulation are hazardous and - unit emits si_ke, matodors or noises.
should be replaced by a qualified electrician.

4 DO NOT BLOCKVENTILATION HOLES technician to avoid potential fire and shock hazards.

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat • Neverdrop orpush any object throughopenings inunit.
ganeratad during operation, lfbtockad heat Touching _nternalports may cause eiectdc shockorfire hazard.

build-up may result in a fire hazard or heat • Keep magnetic ob acts, such as speakers, away from unit
damage to caseettes, to avoid electrical interference.

For ¢ourprotection: 5 USING ACCESSORIES
a. Never _:over ventilation slots while unit is ON, usa only acceseones recommended by the manufacturer to

or operate unit while placed on a bed. sofa avoid risk of fire. shock, or other hazards.
rug, or other soft surface 6 CLEANING UNIT

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

or rack. un_eseproperly ventilated, remove dust ordebds. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids,aerosols, or

5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR forced air thatcould over-spray,or seep intounit and cause

SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES electrical shock.Any substance, such aswax, adhesive tape, etc.

Do not niece unit over or near a heater or may marthe cabinet surface. Exposureto greasy, humid, or dusty
regulator, _nd_rect sunI_ght, etc. If unit is sudden, areas may aaverse_} affect internal parrs.

moved from a cold place to a warm place, I SERVICE I

moisture may condense in unit and on the taae
causing damage. 1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCTYOURSELF

6TO AVOID PERSONAL INJ URY If.after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the

and adequately strong, manual. Unptugun_t and contact a qualified service technician.
The unit could falt causing 2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

serious injury to a ch{Id or Make sure the service technician uses oniy parts specified

stops, excessive force, and uneven 3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING
surfaces may cause objects to overturn. After unit is serviced or repaired, request that a through safety

• Carefu y fo owa operat ng nstruct ons. checkbe done as described in the manufacturer's service

=,_^ ..^_ _=, grounded to provide some protection

information regarding proper

2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN. MOISTURE, OR STRONG

Immediately unplug unit, end have it inspected by a service

Unplugunit. Usea clean, dry,chemically untreated cloth togently

unit does not operate properly, do not attemp[ _oopen or

remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in the

by the manufacturer, or have eque safety character st cs as
original parts.The usa of unauthorized substitutes may

resutt in fire electric shock, or other hazards

iterature to insure video unit is in safe operating condition

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sdcuritd

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 pr_venir tout risque d'incendie ou de chocs _lectriques, ne

Attention :Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche

This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible
with existing VHS equipment.
Only use those tapes with the _ mark. It is recommended that only cassette
tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR

machines be used.
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in

accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.

FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment would void the user's authority to operate.

pas exposer cet appareil & la pluie ou & une humidit_ excessive.

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

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

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

with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important
literature concerning the operation and

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

to avoid any problems.

Congratulations

on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated
and reliable products on the market today. Used

properly, itwill bring you and your family years of
enjoyment. Please fitt in the information betow. The
serial number is on the tag located on the back of

your unit.

Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.
Date of Purchase

Model No.
Serial No.

Accessories

1) Open the

2) Insert batteries as marked.

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[] Remote Control

LSSQ0283
(VV-1301/VV-13F1/

VV-2001 )

LSSQ0284
(VV-1311W)

[] Batteries

2 "AA"

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

With Power ON, press

PLAY/REPEAT on the
unit for 7 seconds to

deactivate the SELF-

DEMO Mode.

3) Close the cover.

[] Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Break off the tab to protect.

/

Record Tab/

Screw driver

To record again.

Repeat this to display

demo screen•

4

Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.

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 .................................. 10

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

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

Record On a Tape ............................................................................... 14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Special VCR Features ........................................................................ 27

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

On-Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................. 33

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

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

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

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

Spanish Quick Use Guide / Guia para rapida consulta .................. 38

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

5

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.

Page 14.

EJECT

POWER \

DISPLAY _ ____

ooe

TAPE POSITION .............................._ _LD_¥ _ _

Page 25. ' r _) C1_,__,_ (,_;

COUNTER RESET ......... . _

Page 26. COUNTER

RAPID TUNE

Page 16. _

MUTE

Page 16.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Page 16.

SET/BACKSPACE

Page 13.

ACTION

Page 12.

STOP

Page 14.

REC

Page 14.

REWIND/SEARCH

Page 14.

Q@@

.................................................................................................................NITE

Page 16.

/ / .................................................................................................SLEEP

Page 19.

/

TRACKING UP/DOWN

/

/_ Page 16.

SET/BACKSPACE

FORWARD/SEARCH

Page 34.

NUMBER keys

ADD/DELETE

Page 13.

SEARCH

Page 24.

UP/DOWN

Page 16.

Page 13.

PROGRAM

Page 22.

Page 14.

PLAY

Page 14.

CM/ZERO

Page 26.

SPEED

Page 14.

PAUSE/SLOW

Page 14.

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REWIND/SEARCH Page 14

ACTION Page 13

STOP/EJECT Page 14
ACTION Page 13

CHANNELUP/DOWN Page16
TRACKING UP/DOWN Page 34

SELECT UP/DOWN Page 13
VOLUME UP/DOWNPage 16

SET/BACK SPACE Page 13

POWER Page 8

AudioNideo InJack Page 15

REC

Lightsduring recording.
In Rec Pause or OTR

Pause mode, the

<ModelsW-1301/ Page 14
W-1311WNV-13Fl> Remote

indicatorflashes.

ON TIMER Indicator

Lights when the On Timer
isset.

Page 18

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

CassetteCompartment Page14

PLAY/REPEAT Page 14
FAST FORWARD/

SEARCH Page 14

REC Page 14

TIMER Page 19

Buit-ln Speaker

Phones Jack Page 16
PROG TIMER Indicator

Lights when the unit is set for
Timer Recording. Itflashes
when a Timer Recording has
been set with no tape inserted,
the clock is not set, or the tape

is in motion.

Page 22

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AC Power Plug
When plugged into

an AC outlet, the unit
consumes 4.0 W of

electric power in OFF --
condition.

<ModelsW-1301/W-1311W/

Easy-Grip-Handle

W-13F1>

Use when transporting

the unit,

Input Terminal

In from your Antenna

or Cable.

Pages 8, 10

7

• Connect the Cable from Antenna / Cable to the VHF / UHF

terminal on unit.

UNIT When using"Nut type" RF coaxial cables,

WARNING:

tighten with fingers only. Overtightening

may damage termnas.

VHF/UHF

IN from

ANT./CABLE

Press POWER on the remote or unit.

When the unit is turned on the first time,

SELECT LANGUAGE screen appears.

Ifwrong language is set, complete "Reset all unit
Memory Functions" steps page 9.

Press OH • to select English.
Press CH Yto select Spanish (EspaSol).

Press VOL +to select French (Fran£;ais).
CHANNEL!CLOCKAUTOSETscreenappears.

OR
OR

8

Press OH • to start

4

CHANNEL / CLOCK AUTO
SET operation. Settings are

performed automatically.
If the setup is completed, the

following screen is displayed.

If AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INCOMPLETE screen

appears, set the clock using
MANUAL CLOCK SET

procedure on page 9.

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

Press ACTION on the Remote to

display SET CLOCK Menu screen.

Press • • to select the month

2

and press I_ to set. In the same

manner, select and set the date,

year, time, and DST. (Daylight

Saving Time)

Press ACTION twice to start

CLOCK and exit.

When moving unit to a new location, or ifa

mistake was made in the Initial Setup section.

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

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I TU_ethenU.nit I

Press and hold both PLAY and

FF on the unit for more than 5
seconds.

• The power will shut off.

• Please ignore "NO CASSETTE"
warning.

3 Do "Initial Setup" on page 8.

lO (0 tz9 b)

_(=_,'_""_ SELEC TISET

ACTION _.* '\_2 '-J, •.CH DOWN

i _/,."{- _= A :CH UP

i _ ,,.,o_.._ <1:VOL DOWN

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9

• Connect the OUT Jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF

terminal on unit with an RF cable,

WARNING:

UNIT

When using "Nut type" RF coaxial cables,
tighten with fingers only. Overtightening

may damage term nas.

Cable TV
Converter Box

\

_AN IN from

T./CABLE

VHF/UHF

Press POWER on the remoteor unit.

When the unit is turned on the

first time, SELECT
LANGUAGE screen appears,

Turn on your cable box and set it to

PBS(Public Broadcast Station)channel in

your time zone. If you use DSS receiver, it
must be turned off.

10

Press CH • to select English.
Press CH • to select Spanish

(EspaSol).
Press VOL + to select French

(Franqais).

CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET
screen appears.

Ifwrong language is set, complete
"Reset all unit Memory Functions"
steps page 9.

OR

OR

Press CH • to start

4

CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO
SET operation. Settings are

performed automatically.

If the setup is completed, the

following screen is displayed.

If AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INCOMPLETE screen appears,

set the clock using MANUAL
CLOCK SET procedure on page 9.

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Note to CABLE System Installer I
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.

11

I

1

Press ACTION
to display MAIN MENU.

== Language

1) Press A_'_ • to
select language

icon. I

2) Press ACTION
repeatedly.

For Spanish

For French

• Channels

1) Press AV_I • to
select "CH 2

2) Press ACTION.

3) Press AV to select

"ANTENNA,'then

press • to set your

antenna system

("TV" or "CABLE").

4) Press AV to select
"AUTO SET," then

press •.

• After Channel Auto Set is
finished, Ctock Auto Set

will be performed.

• Clock

1) Press ,&V'_ • to
select "CLOCK."

MAIN MENU

SELECT:A • • •
SET :ACTION

2) Press ACTION.

("TIME ZONE ADJUST"

appears ontywhen auto
clock is set.)

3)Press AY to select
"MANUAL" or

"AUTO CLOCK
SET" and press •.

• For Auto Clock Set,
select "AUTO CLOCK

SET," then press OH A.

For English

3) Press AV_I • to
select "EXIT."

Press ACTION to
exit.

12

4) Press AV and

press • • to select
and set the month,

date, year, time,
and DST (Daylight

Saving Time).

5) Press ACTION
twice to start the

clock and exit this
mode.