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... the antenna and cable system. 4 WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN • DO NOT OPERATE IF: - If it inspected by a service technician to a warm place, moisture may cause objects to open or remove covers, or make sure your home power source. 2 POWER CORD PLUG For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one way. Touching internal parts may result in direct sunlight, etc. may...
... the antenna and cable system. 4 WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN • DO NOT OPERATE IF: - If it inspected by a service technician to a warm place, moisture may cause objects to open or remove covers, or make sure your home power source. 2 POWER CORD PLUG For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one way. Touching internal parts may result in direct sunlight, etc. may...
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... cleaning tape directions carefully. Excessive use tapes with the mark in mind when programming the unit for optimum picture quality. To return to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) Type of head cleaning tape can shorten the video head life. Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise) Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to change without notice. To remove screen, press PLAY on the unit until the picture clears up. Features for a Quality Picture Digital Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts...
... cleaning tape directions carefully. Excessive use tapes with the mark in mind when programming the unit for optimum picture quality. To return to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) Type of head cleaning tape can shorten the video head life. Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise) Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to change without notice. To remove screen, press PLAY on the unit until the picture clears up. Features for a Quality Picture Digital Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts...
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...;curit 3 Unit Information 4 Location of Controls 6 Connections/Initial Setup (Ready to Play 8 Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust 10 Playback a Tape 12 Record On a Tape 12 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 13 TV Operation 14 Picture Adjustment 15 TV Timer Features 16 Closed Caption System 18 FM Radio 20 Timer Recording 22 Tape Operation 24 Special VCR Features 28 V-Chip Control Feature 29 On-Screen Display (OSD 32 Before Requesting Service 33 Limited Warranty 34 Customer Services Directory 35 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guí...
...;curit 3 Unit Information 4 Location of Controls 6 Connections/Initial Setup (Ready to Play 8 Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust 10 Playback a Tape 12 Record On a Tape 12 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 13 TV Operation 14 Picture Adjustment 15 TV Timer Features 16 Closed Caption System 18 FM Radio 20 Timer Recording 22 Tape Operation 24 Special VCR Features 28 V-Chip Control Feature 29 On-Screen Display (OSD 32 Before Requesting Service 33 Limited Warranty 34 Customer Services Directory 35 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guí...
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...minutes of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT Ejects tape. MUTE Mutes the sound instantly. CHANNEL UP/DOWN Selects a channel. REC Records the program. If EJECT is ejected from Cassette Compartment. SPEED Selects recording speed. DISPLAY Displays the VCR status and clock. SET/BACK SPACE Sets a selected menu, or goes back to "0:00:00" at the desired position. STOP Stops recording or playback. SLEEP Turns off the unit. PLAY Begins playback. POWER Turns on -screen menu. In Play mode, skips over 1 to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com SEARCH Goes directly to the counter...
...minutes of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT Ejects tape. MUTE Mutes the sound instantly. CHANNEL UP/DOWN Selects a channel. REC Records the program. If EJECT is ejected from Cassette Compartment. SPEED Selects recording speed. DISPLAY Displays the VCR status and clock. SET/BACK SPACE Sets a selected menu, or goes back to "0:00:00" at the desired position. STOP Stops recording or playback. SLEEP Turns off the unit. PLAY Begins playback. POWER Turns on -screen menu. In Play mode, skips over 1 to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com SEARCH Goes directly to the counter...
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... the VHF/UHF terminal on and set starts. • If you use a cable box, turn it on the unit. Connections/Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Please make all cable or antenna connections before power on next page. AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING CANCEL : STOP 3 Settings are inoperative during Initial Setup. • To remove a cassette during Auto Set, press EJECT twice on the remote or STOP twice on the...
... the VHF/UHF terminal on and set starts. • If you use a cable box, turn it on the unit. Connections/Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Please make all cable or antenna connections before power on next page. AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING CANCEL : STOP 3 Settings are inoperative during Initial Setup. • To remove a cassette during Auto Set, press EJECT twice on the remote or STOP twice on the...
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... : ACT I ON For French M A I N MENU HELLO T V LOCK LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T For English SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET WEAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON ("TIME ZONE ADJUST" appears only when auto clock is set manually, Clock Auto Set will be performed.) 3) Press to select "EXIT." M A I N MENU Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Reset Language, Channels, Clock, 1 M A I N MENU Channels 1) Press to select "CH." T V LOCK LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I ON...
... : ACT I ON For French M A I N MENU HELLO T V LOCK LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T For English SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET WEAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON ("TIME ZONE ADJUST" appears only when auto clock is set manually, Clock Auto Set will be performed.) 3) Press to select "EXIT." M A I N MENU Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Reset Language, Channels, Clock, 1 M A I N MENU Channels 1) Press to select "CH." T V LOCK LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I ON...
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... repeatedly to select mode. (See below.) 0 +1 -1 SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : +1 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION. Add or Delete a Channel To add channel: Select channel with CH or number keys and press ADD/DLT. To delete channel: Select channel with number keys and press ADD/DLT. ACTION key on the unit Using keys STOP/EJECT REW/ VOL CH ACTION On Unit You can operate the menu screen using unit buttons. To display the menu...
... repeatedly to select mode. (See below.) 0 +1 -1 SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : +1 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION. Add or Delete a Channel To add channel: Select channel with CH or number keys and press ADD/DLT. To delete channel: Select channel with number keys and press ADD/DLT. ACTION key on the unit Using keys STOP/EJECT REW/ VOL CH ACTION On Unit You can operate the menu screen using unit buttons. To display the menu...
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...; The unit stops recording at a preset time. • PROG TIMER indicator lights on automatically. 2 Press CH channel. Notes • These features work best in SLP mode. • After the unit is in Still or Slow mode for 5 minutes, it will stop and/or REC Indicator eject tape. 1 Insert a cassette with record tab • The unit power comes on the unit. Playback a Tape Record On a Tape Ready Check List All connections are made. Your unit is displayed...
...; The unit stops recording at a preset time. • PROG TIMER indicator lights on automatically. 2 Press CH channel. Notes • These features work best in SLP mode. • After the unit is in Still or Slow mode for 5 minutes, it will stop and/or REC Indicator eject tape. 1 Insert a cassette with record tab • The unit power comes on the unit. Playback a Tape Record On a Tape Ready Check List All connections are made. Your unit is displayed...
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... that gradually increases in volume. 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 SET PROGRAM T I MER PROGRAMMING ON TIMER 1) Press to select "ON TIMER." 2) Press to display ON TIMER screen. TIMER/FM VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER CH ON TIMER indicator 5 Press PROG to the correct time. Ready Check List The clock is set to set the ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode. Now, press PROG...
... that gradually increases in volume. 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 SET PROGRAM T I MER PROGRAMMING ON TIMER 1) Press to select "ON TIMER." 2) Press to display ON TIMER screen. TIMER/FM VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER CH ON TIMER indicator 5 Press PROG to the correct time. Ready Check List The clock is set to set the ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode. Now, press PROG...
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.... Press any button to stop. • The volume of the alarm gradually increases for auto power off. Press SLEEP repeatedly to set SLEEP TIMER. • Pressing DISPLAY with CANCEL/SET screen displayed to set alarm. (Time changes in progress, repeat step 2. TV (or LINE) INSTANT ALARM Screen Display TV(or LINE) FM INSTANT ALARM Screen Display FM To cancel, press TIMER/FM then press ADD/DLT on the remote while CANCEL/SET screen is not displayed. 2 5:20PM CANCEL...
.... Press any button to stop. • The volume of the alarm gradually increases for auto power off. Press SLEEP repeatedly to set SLEEP TIMER. • Pressing DISPLAY with CANCEL/SET screen displayed to set alarm. (Time changes in progress, repeat step 2. TV (or LINE) INSTANT ALARM Screen Display TV(or LINE) FM INSTANT ALARM Screen Display FM To cancel, press TIMER/FM then press ADD/DLT on the remote while CANCEL/SET screen is not displayed. 2 5:20PM CANCEL...
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... CC ON MUTE : CAP C1 CAPTION MODE. 2) Press repeatedly to the normal screen. Check TV program listings for CC (Closed Caption) broadcasts. Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Record: Record normally. Closed Caption System Closed Caption is recorded automatically. SELECT : SET : ACT I ON 3 SET UP TV CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT : TUNER 1) Press to select "CAPTION." 2) Press to display V I ON OFF CAP C1 TEXT...
... CC ON MUTE : CAP C1 CAPTION MODE. 2) Press repeatedly to the normal screen. Check TV program listings for CC (Closed Caption) broadcasts. Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Record: Record normally. Closed Caption System Closed Caption is recorded automatically. SELECT : SET : ACT I ON 3 SET UP TV CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT : TUNER 1) Press to select "CAPTION." 2) Press to display V I ON OFF CAP C1 TEXT...
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VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER TIMER/FM Notes • FM radio cannot be recorded on the unit to display FM radio mode. 2 12 : 00PM Press a Number key (1~9) to use the FM radio 1 Press FM/TV on the remote or press TIMER/FM twice on a Video cassette. • You may get better reception by repositioning...
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER TIMER/FM Notes • FM radio cannot be recorded on the unit to display FM radio mode. 2 12 : 00PM Press a Number key (1~9) to use the FM radio 1 Press FM/TV on the remote or press TIMER/FM twice on a Video cassette. • You may get better reception by repositioning...
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... to end the program. The clock is set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you 're using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is already in memory, press , and to select an unused program number. 3 DATE START STOP CH 7 FRI TODAY S-P- The tape is plugged in place. Your unit is long enough. Timer Recording You can set to correct time.
... to end the program. The clock is set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you 're using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is already in memory, press , and to select an unused program number. 3 DATE START STOP CH 7 FRI TODAY S-P- The tape is plugged in place. Your unit is long enough. Timer Recording You can set to correct time.
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... program. Be sure a cassette with record tab is loaded and the unit is in Stop mode. • If the start times of more than one minute, the recording may not be performed as programmed. CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT : SET : END : PROG 4 Press PROG twice to set , check all entries and make necessary corrections. Timer Operation 23 Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress) Hold down STOP for a Timer Recording...
... program. Be sure a cassette with record tab is loaded and the unit is in Stop mode. • If the start times of more than one minute, the recording may not be performed as programmed. CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT : SET : END : PROG 4 Press PROG twice to set , check all entries and make necessary corrections. Timer Operation 23 Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress) Hold down STOP for a Timer Recording...
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... normal screen. Useful for 7 seconds to turn "OFF." • VCR Lock is canceled automatically after about 24 hours if clock is set "ON" or "OFF." Please ignore NO CASSETTE warning. VCR LOCK ACT I VATED VCR LOCK OFF In stop mode, hold down REC on the other equipment. VCR Lock All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Special VCR Features Weak Signal Display ON/OFF When "ON" is selected, the picture is displayed even...
... normal screen. Useful for 7 seconds to turn "OFF." • VCR Lock is canceled automatically after about 24 hours if clock is set "ON" or "OFF." Please ignore NO CASSETTE warning. VCR LOCK ACT I VATED VCR LOCK OFF In stop mode, hold down REC on the other equipment. VCR Lock All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Special VCR Features Weak Signal Display ON/OFF When "ON" is selected, the picture is displayed even...
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... Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking V-Chip Control Feature is entered. 29 Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be accessed unless the secret code is ... CH CLOCK EX I T SELECT : SET : ACT I ON 3 LOCK ENTER 4-D I G I N MENU 1) Press "LOCK." This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you are set, restricted tapes or programs cannot be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. 1 Press ACTION to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES and...
... Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking V-Chip Control Feature is entered. 29 Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be accessed unless the secret code is ... CH CLOCK EX I T SELECT : SET : ACT I ON 3 LOCK ENTER 4-D I G I N MENU 1) Press "LOCK." This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you are set, restricted tapes or programs cannot be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. 1 Press ACTION to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES and...
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... 1 LOCK US MOVIES : OFF 1) Press to CHANGE SETT I NGS CHANGE US TV PROGRAMS : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS US TV PROGRAMS : OFF MOVIES. V-Chip Control Feature (continued) If LOCK menu is deactivated. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts. 2 LOCK US MOVIES : OFF 1) Press select to select US CHANGE SETT I NGS SETTINGS. SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 5 Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (this mode...
... 1 LOCK US MOVIES : OFF 1) Press to CHANGE SETT I NGS CHANGE US TV PROGRAMS : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS US TV PROGRAMS : OFF MOVIES. V-Chip Control Feature (continued) If LOCK menu is deactivated. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts. 2 LOCK US MOVIES : OFF 1) Press select to select US CHANGE SETT I NGS SETTINGS. SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 5 Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (this mode...
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... Blue Screen Display Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in VCR Lock mode... 28 32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END: PLAY If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape... 22 - 23 4 VCR LOCK ACTIVATED If you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT or POWER while the unit is in Play mode...
... Blue Screen Display Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in VCR Lock mode... 28 32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END: PLAY If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape... 22 - 23 4 VCR LOCK ACTIVATED If you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT or POWER while the unit is in Play mode...
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... current time and date. • Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is correctly set. (P.8) • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. • Set POWER button to ON. VCR cannot be watched... • Make sure the selected channel is set to off . (P.28) • Exposing unit remote sensor to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com. Before Requesting Service Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with normal picture... • Adjust VOLUME control...
... current time and date. • Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is correctly set. (P.8) • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. • Set POWER button to ON. VCR cannot be watched... • Make sure the selected channel is set to off . (P.28) • Exposing unit remote sensor to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com. Before Requesting Service Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with normal picture... • Adjust VOLUME control...
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Index A Accessories 3 Audio Mute 14 Auto Operation Functions 25 B Before Requesting Service 33 Blocking Message 31 Blue Screen Display 32 C Caption On Mute Feature 19 Channel & Function Display 32 Channel (SET UP CHANNEL 10 Clock (SET CLOCK 10 Closed Caption Mode Feature 18 Commercial Skip 26 Connections 8 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 13 Customer Services Directory 35 D DST (Daylight Saving Time 4 E Eject Tape 12 Enter Secret Code 29 F Fast Forward 12 Features for a Quality Picture 4 FM Radio 20-21 Forward Search...
Index A Accessories 3 Audio Mute 14 Auto Operation Functions 25 B Before Requesting Service 33 Blocking Message 31 Blue Screen Display 32 C Caption On Mute Feature 19 Channel & Function Display 32 Channel (SET UP CHANNEL 10 Clock (SET CLOCK 10 Closed Caption Mode Feature 18 Commercial Skip 26 Connections 8 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 13 Customer Services Directory 35 D DST (Daylight Saving Time 4 E Eject Tape 12 Enter Secret Code 29 F Fast Forward 12 Features for a Quality Picture 4 FM Radio 20-21 Forward Search...