Quasar VV-1301, VV-1311, VV-13F1, VV-2001, /VV-1311W Operating Instructions Manual

Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

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

Initial Setup

Basic Operation

TV 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.)

LSQT0502A

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Timer Operation

Advanced Operation

For Your Information

Important Safeguards and Precautions

READ AND RET AIN ALL SAFETY AND
OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL
W ARNINGS 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 y our Electric
Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer
verify your home power source .

2 POWER 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 remove 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, hav e an
electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not
tamper with the plug.

GROUNDING PLUG CA UTION:

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

To avoid unit malfunction, and to protect against
electrical shock, fire or personal injury:

-Keep po wer cord a wa y 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 hav e the same type
plug (polarized or grounding) and must be
securely connected.

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

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

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILA TION HOLES

V entilation 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 v entilation slots while unit is ON,

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

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

or rack, unless properly ventilated.

5

A VOID 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 TO A V OID 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. Quic k
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

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)

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 VOLTA G E

POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS

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

USING THE UNIT

Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a ne w location,
refer again to the INSTALLA TION section of these saf eguards.

1 KEEP UNIT WELL AWA Y FR OM WATER OR

MOISTURE,

such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.

2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STR ONG

IMPACT,

service technician before use.

unplug unit and have it inspected by a qualified

3 ELECTRICAL ST ORMS

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 shoc k 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 speak ers, aw a y from unit
to avoid electrical interf erence.

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 ov er-spray, or seep into unit and cause
electrical shock. An y substance, such as wax, adhesiv e tape, etc.
may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty
areas may adversely aff ect internal parts.

SERVICE

1 DO NOT SER VICE PR ODUCT YOURSELF

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

2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified
by the manuf acturer, or have equal saf ety char acteristics as
original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes ma y
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

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

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

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

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 W ARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.

mark. It is recommended that only cassette

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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 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)

Loading the Batteries

1) Open the
cover.

2) Insert batteries as marked.

3) Close the cover.

Batteries
2 “AA”

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 SELF-

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.

Record Tab

Screw driver

To record again.

DEMO Mode.
Repeat this to display

demo screen.

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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...................1 2

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

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

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

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

Picture Adjustment.............................................................................1 7

TV Timer Features ..............................................................................1 8

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

Initial Setup

Basic Operation

TV Operation

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

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

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

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

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

Unit Information ..................................................................................3 4

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

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

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

Timer Operation

Advanced Operation

For Your Information

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

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

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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.

NITE

Pag e 16 .

SLEEP

Pag e 19 .

TRACKING UP/DOWN

Page 34.

NUMBER keys

Page 16.

ADD/DELETE

Page 13.

SEARCH

Pag e 2 4.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Page 16.

SET/BACKSPACE

Page 13.

PROGRAM

Page 22.

ACTION

Page 12.

STOP

Page 14.

REC

Page 14.

REWIND/SEARCH

Page 14.

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FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

Page 14.

PLAY

Page 14.

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 Page 14

Initial Setup

STOP/EJECT Page 14
ACTION Page 13

CHANNEL UP/DOWN Page 16
TRACKING UP/DO WN Page 34
SELECT UP/DOWN Page 13

VOLUME UP/DO WNPage 16
SET/BA CK SP ACE P age 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

PLAY/REPEAT Page 14
F AST FORW ARD/

SEARCH Page 14

REC Page 14

TIMER Page 19

Buit-In Speaker

CH

POWER

VOL

STOP/EJECT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

TIMER

REC

FF/

REW/

PLAY/REPEAT

REC

PROG TIMER

N

O
I
T

C
A

ON TIMER

REC

PROG TIMER

ON TIMER

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

ON TIMER Indicator

Lights when the On Timer
is set.
Page 18

Rear View of the unit

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

AC Power Plug

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

Easy-Grip-Handle

<Models VV-1301/VV-1311W/

VV -13F1>

Use when transporting

the unit.

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

Initial Setup

Reset all unit Memory Functions

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

Press ACTION on the Remote to

1

2

display SET CLOCK Menu screen.

CLOC

TH

K

DST

:

: ON

1 / /

SESELE CT MON

SELECT :
SET :
END

Press
and press

to select the month

SET

:

ACT I ON

to set. In the same
manner, select and set the date,
year, time, and DST. (Daylight
Saving Time)

SET

CLOC

K

2 / 7/

SESELE CT COMPLETED

SET :
END

:

WED

2001

ACT I ON

12

DST

:

00

: ON

PM

Press ACTION twice to start

3

CLOCK and exit.

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>

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

POWER

ACTION

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
:VOL DOWN

9

4

PM

Press CH to start
CHANNEL /CLOCK AUTO
SET operation. Settings are
performed automatically.
If the setup is completed, the
following screen is displayed.

2 / 7 /

2001

WED 12 : 00PM

DST : O

SETT I NG : CH 1

UTO CLOCK SET

A

MPL

ETED

CO

: PRESS CH UP KEY

END

N

0

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

WEDWED

20012001

COMPLETED

1212

DST

:

0000

: ON

PM

POWER

ACTION

Initial Setup

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
:VOL DOWN

SET :
END

:

ACT I ON

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

2

M A I N MENU

LANGUAGE

VCR

T V

CLOC

C H

SELECT :

SET : ACT I ON

EX I T

K

Language

1) Press to
select language
icon.

M A I N MENU

T V

T V

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION
repeatedly.

MENU

T V

T V

CANAL

ELEG I R :
F I JAR :

SEL. :
REGLER : ACT I O

ACT I O

For Spanish

MEN

T

ELE

MAGNET .

HORLOGECANAL

For French

M A I N MENU

LANGUAGE

VCR

CLOC

K

PR I NC I PAL

IDIOMA

VCR

REL OJ

N

U

BONJOUR

LAN

SORT I E

N

H

EX I T

H

O L A

SAL I

ELL

GU

O

R

E

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

Channels

1) Press
select “CH.”

M A I N MENU

T V

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

VCR

CLOC

2) Press ACTION.

SET UP CHA

ANTANT

ENN

A : CABLEABLE

UTO SE

A
CHA
W

T

NNEL

EAK S I GNAL D I

SELECT :
SET
END

CAPT I

:
: ACT I ON

3) Press

“ANTENNA,” then

press

antenna system
(“TV” or “CABLE”).

4) Press

“AUTO SET,” then

press

• After Channel Auto Set is

finished, Clock Auto Set
will be performed.

to

LANGUAGE

EX I T

K

NNE

L

ON

SPLAY : OFF

to select

to set your

to select

.

Clock

1) Press to
select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

LANGUAGE

K

JUS

EX I T

T :

0

T V

C H

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUNUALAL

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT :
SET
END

:

: ACT I ON

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

.

.

T V

T V

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

VCR

CLOC

LANGUAGE

EX I T

K

For English

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

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4)Press 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.