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... FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Keep all operating instructions and use the manufacturer's recommended accessories when operating this may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 3 HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK After any support that may be securely connected. The use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to cassettes or discs. Any substance such...
... FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Keep all operating instructions and use the manufacturer's recommended accessories when operating this may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 3 HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK After any support that may be securely connected. The use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to cassettes or discs. Any substance such...
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... Using 4 DECK & Cassette Information 6 , 7 Location of Controls 8 ~ 10 Displays (On Screen Displays and Multi Function Display 11 Connections 12 ~ 15 Initial Setup for Basic Connections (Ready to Play 16, 17 VCR Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR's Output Channel ... 18, 19 Playback/ Record on a Tape 20, 21 DVD Basic DVD Operation 22, 23 Timer Recording 24, 25 MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System 26, 27 Multi-Brand Control Feature 28, 29 Tape Operation (Search System 30 ~ 32 Special VCR Features 33, 34 Copying Your...
... Using 4 DECK & Cassette Information 6 , 7 Location of Controls 8 ~ 10 Displays (On Screen Displays and Multi Function Display 11 Connections 12 ~ 15 Initial Setup for Basic Connections (Ready to Play 16, 17 VCR Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR's Output Channel ... 18, 19 Playback/ Record on a Tape 20, 21 DVD Basic DVD Operation 22, 23 Timer Recording 24, 25 MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System 26, 27 Multi-Brand Control Feature 28, 29 Tape Operation (Search System 30 ~ 32 Special VCR Features 33, 34 Copying Your...
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... Corporation and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. 7 Initial Setup (Connection) Specifications Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: Power On: Approx. 32 watts, Power Off: Approx. 4 watts Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC color Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track: 1 track (Normal), 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound) Tuner: Broadcast Channels: VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69 CABLE Channels: Midband A through I (14...
... Corporation and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. 7 Initial Setup (Connection) Specifications Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: Power On: Approx. 32 watts, Power Off: Approx. 4 watts Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC color Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track: 1 track (Normal), 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound) Tuner: Broadcast Channels: VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69 CABLE Channels: Midband A through I (14...
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... PROGRESSIVE button can be operated when the DECK is in DVD function mode. • The screen may shift off mode. Component Video Output Connector (Y, PB, PR) (DVD Only) p. 13 SELECT SW (DVD Only) p. 13 VHF/UHF Antenna Output Terminal p.12 VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal p. 12 Video Output Connector p. 12 Video Input Connector p. 35 DVD OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) OPTICAL SEE MANUAL S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB SELECT PR OUT L AUDIO2 •R OUT IN1 IN FROM ANT. Connect Component Video Output to...
... PROGRESSIVE button can be operated when the DECK is in DVD function mode. • The screen may shift off mode. Component Video Output Connector (Y, PB, PR) (DVD Only) p. 13 SELECT SW (DVD Only) p. 13 VHF/UHF Antenna Output Terminal p.12 VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal p. 12 Video Output Connector p. 12 Video Input Connector p. 35 DVD OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) OPTICAL SEE MANUAL S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB SELECT PR OUT L AUDIO2 •R OUT IN1 IN FROM ANT. Connect Component Video Output to...
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... Lights up when power is detected. Displays (On Screen & Multi Function) Initial Setup (Connection) On Screen Displays (VCR) Function & Channel Displays CH 0 8 When a function button is used. PLAY, or you change channels, a 5-second display appears. VCR Status & Clock Displays Function Status To display or remove overlay at different angles is on. Timer Indicator Lights up when DECK is pressed. VCR REC Indicator Lights up during Timer Programming. Briefly displays VCR status when a function button is DVD mode. AM Lights up in Play mode. Blank Tape/ No Video Signal...
... Lights up when power is detected. Displays (On Screen & Multi Function) Initial Setup (Connection) On Screen Displays (VCR) Function & Channel Displays CH 0 8 When a function button is used. PLAY, or you change channels, a 5-second display appears. VCR Status & Clock Displays Function Status To display or remove overlay at different angles is on. Timer Indicator Lights up when DECK is pressed. VCR REC Indicator Lights up during Timer Programming. Briefly displays VCR status when a function button is DVD mode. AM Lights up in Play mode. Blank Tape/ No Video Signal...
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... L AUDIO VIDEO I With a Cable Box (DECK Cable Box TV) DVD/VCR DECK OUT IN1 IN FROM ANT. Notes • You can watch DVDs through the S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO, VHF/UHF OUT TO TV, and VIDEO OUT connections to select channels without using S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT Video Output. The VCR and TUNER pictures are not available when using Multi-brand control feature. Initial Setup (Connection) Other Connections You Can You Cannot I Connect With Two Cable Boxes • view any type of recording. • do a Timer recording of the TV. (audio input...
... L AUDIO VIDEO I With a Cable Box (DECK Cable Box TV) DVD/VCR DECK OUT IN1 IN FROM ANT. Notes • You can watch DVDs through the S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO, VHF/UHF OUT TO TV, and VIDEO OUT connections to select channels without using S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT Video Output. The VCR and TUNER pictures are not available when using Multi-brand control feature. Initial Setup (Connection) Other Connections You Can You Cannot I Connect With Two Cable Boxes • view any type of recording. • do a Timer recording of the TV. (audio input...
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... titles with connection. Read through the instructions before proceeding with the Dolby Surround mark. Ensure that you will obtain the full benefit of audio output from the connector can circulate freely. I DECK Amplifier Speaker DVD/VCR DECK Speaker Amplifier Speaker AUDIO OUT2 L AUDIO IN R L R Enjoying digital audio output from the digital audio output connector Notes on audio output from the optical digital audio output connector Disc Sound recording format Optical digital audio output from connector DVD Dolby Digital Video CD CD MP3 Linear PCM (48/96...
... titles with connection. Read through the instructions before proceeding with the Dolby Surround mark. Ensure that you will obtain the full benefit of audio output from the connector can circulate freely. I DECK Amplifier Speaker DVD/VCR DECK Speaker Amplifier Speaker AUDIO OUT2 L AUDIO IN R L R Enjoying digital audio output from the digital audio output connector Notes on audio output from the optical digital audio output connector Disc Sound recording format Optical digital audio output from connector DVD Dolby Digital Video CD CD MP3 Linear PCM (48/96...
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CH / REC SPEED Notes • These features work best in SP or SLP mode. • The sound will switch to Stop mode automatically to release. Multi Function Display Press STOP/EJECT to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Still (Freeze) Picture ➛ Press PAUSE/STILL. ➛ Press PLAY to protect the tape and the video head. Playback using DECK buttons 2 Press PLAY. 1 Insert a tape. 3 Press STOP to stop and/ or eject a tape. 20 For assistance, please call...
CH / REC SPEED Notes • These features work best in SP or SLP mode. • The sound will switch to Stop mode automatically to release. Multi Function Display Press STOP/EJECT to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Still (Freeze) Picture ➛ Press PAUSE/STILL. ➛ Press PLAY to protect the tape and the video head. Playback using DECK buttons 2 Press PLAY. 1 Insert a tape. 3 Press STOP to stop and/ or eject a tape. 20 For assistance, please call...
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... then press PLAY. Note Remove loose or peeling labels from DVD/ Video CD/ CD to VHS tape using Cable Box or DSS Receiver. • After 5 minutes in Pause mode, DECK stops to stop recording. SP = Standard Play LP = Long Play SLP = Super Long Play • Speed appears on-screen and on Multi Function Display), ➛ select channels at DECK (In STOP or REC. VCR/TV 4 Press REC to start recording. (The VCR REC indicator lights up on Multi Function Display), • To...
... then press PLAY. Note Remove loose or peeling labels from DVD/ Video CD/ CD to VHS tape using Cable Box or DSS Receiver. • After 5 minutes in Pause mode, DECK stops to stop recording. SP = Standard Play LP = Long Play SLP = Super Long Play • Speed appears on-screen and on Multi Function Display), ➛ select channels at DECK (In STOP or REC. VCR/TV 4 Press REC to start recording. (The VCR REC indicator lights up on Multi Function Display), • To...
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... to select number and press SET to the Cable Box input channel and Cable Box must be set to display. 3 To Replace program... Important notes when using a Cable Box, the VCR's channel for Timer Recording must be canceled. Cable Box power must be left on VCR mode for Timer Recording comes up during recording and playing back, Timer Recording will be performed. Be sure a cassette with record tab is loaded and DECK is in Stop mode. • If a power interruption occurs while programming the timer, the timer program(s) may be manually set new programs. SELECT : SET...
... to select number and press SET to the Cable Box input channel and Cable Box must be set to display. 3 To Replace program... Important notes when using a Cable Box, the VCR's channel for Timer Recording must be canceled. Cable Box power must be left on VCR mode for Timer Recording comes up during recording and playing back, Timer Recording will be performed. Be sure a cassette with record tab is loaded and DECK is in Stop mode. • If a power interruption occurs while programming the timer, the timer program(s) may be manually set new programs. SELECT : SET...
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... DISPLAY AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) SAP broadcast Secondary Audio Program (sub language) broadcast. STOP 12 : 0 0AM CH 02 0 : 00 : 00 STEREO SP SAP MONO MTS Stereo broadcast Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast. STOP 12 : 0 0AM CH 02 0 : 00 : 00 STEREO SP SAP MONO MONO broadcast Normal monaural sound broadcast. The signal being received, ➛ press DISPLAY*. MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System Connection Make the Audio/Video Connection...
... DISPLAY AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) SAP broadcast Secondary Audio Program (sub language) broadcast. STOP 12 : 0 0AM CH 02 0 : 00 : 00 STEREO SP SAP MONO MTS Stereo broadcast Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast. STOP 12 : 0 0AM CH 02 0 : 00 : 00 STEREO SP SAP MONO MONO broadcast Normal monaural sound broadcast. The signal being received, ➛ press DISPLAY*. MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System Connection Make the Audio/Video Connection...
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... remote buttons for each mode. Setup for Cable or DSS control, ➛ hold down DSS/CABLE button, ➛ enter code with NUMBER keys. Multi-Brand Control Feature Multi-Brand Control Setup The Remote Control can select VCR, DVD, TV, or DSS/CABLE for the desired function. Notes • Repeat setup after pressing NUMBER keys for the products listed. CABLE/ DSS TV CABLE/ DSS EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE *, DISPLAY, PLAY, STOP, FF/SLOW+, REW/SLOW-, VCR/TV, PAUSE/STILL, SKIP, AUDIO, CM/ZERO, TAPE POSITION, COUNTER RESET , SPEED, REC POWER, INPUT, NUMBER...
... remote buttons for each mode. Setup for Cable or DSS control, ➛ hold down DSS/CABLE button, ➛ enter code with NUMBER keys. Multi-Brand Control Feature Multi-Brand Control Setup The Remote Control can select VCR, DVD, TV, or DSS/CABLE for the desired function. Notes • Repeat setup after pressing NUMBER keys for the products listed. CABLE/ DSS TV CABLE/ DSS EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE *, DISPLAY, PLAY, STOP, FF/SLOW+, REW/SLOW-, VCR/TV, PAUSE/STILL, SKIP, AUDIO, CM/ZERO, TAPE POSITION, COUNTER RESET , SPEED, REC POWER, INPUT, NUMBER...
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... set DECK Input mode to the Recording VCR channel (CH 3 or CH 4). 2 Set the VCR/TV Selector on DECK. In place of steps 4 and 5 must be dubbed on DECK to stop dubbing. DECK starts recording. 5 Press STOP to enter REC/PAUSE mode. Selecting the Input Mode Method 1: Press INPUT repeatedly. Display will have poor quality results. Also, it is selected. • LINE1: For rear audio/video connection. Simply connect the unit's Audio/Video outputs to start dubbing. The operation of Playing VCR, you can use...
... set DECK Input mode to the Recording VCR channel (CH 3 or CH 4). 2 Set the VCR/TV Selector on DECK. In place of steps 4 and 5 must be dubbed on DECK to stop dubbing. DECK starts recording. 5 Press STOP to enter REC/PAUSE mode. Selecting the Input Mode Method 1: Press INPUT repeatedly. Display will have poor quality results. Also, it is selected. • LINE1: For rear audio/video connection. Simply connect the unit's Audio/Video outputs to start dubbing. The operation of Playing VCR, you can use...
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... after several presses of the AUDIO button the language does not change, language selection is not offered on the disc. • When power is turned on -screen. • Display disappears after 5 seconds. • When no subtitles are recorded.) 1 AUDIO: 1 ENG Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch Press AUDIO in Play mode to display the subtitle selection on the disc, the language recorded will be displayed instead of the language number. 2 ESP Press to select a language. Audio Soundtrack Language (DVD only) [Subtitle language (No.)] [Audio sound track language (No.)] ENG FRA DEU...
... after several presses of the AUDIO button the language does not change, language selection is not offered on the disc. • When power is turned on -screen. • Display disappears after 5 seconds. • When no subtitles are recorded.) 1 AUDIO: 1 ENG Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch Press AUDIO in Play mode to display the subtitle selection on the disc, the language recorded will be displayed instead of the language number. 2 ESP Press to select a language. Audio Soundtrack Language (DVD only) [Subtitle language (No.)] [Audio sound track language (No.)] ENG FRA DEU...
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Video CD or CD is in step 5, then press SET. 39 DVD Operation Notes • Up to 15 tracks can program specific tracks and order of play. 1 Press ACTION to display MENU. 2 DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : F I E L D TV MODE : Letterbox 4:3 PARENTAL LOCK :LEVEL 8 PLAY MODE SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION Press to select "PLAY MODE," and press SET to display. 3 PLAY MODE PROGRAM PLAY RANDOM PLAY SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION Press to select "PROGRAM PLAY," and press SET to display. 4 PROGRAM PLAY D I SC PROGRAM 1 6 11 16 58 2 7 12 17 15 ...
Video CD or CD is in step 5, then press SET. 39 DVD Operation Notes • Up to 15 tracks can program specific tracks and order of play. 1 Press ACTION to display MENU. 2 DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : F I E L D TV MODE : Letterbox 4:3 PARENTAL LOCK :LEVEL 8 PLAY MODE SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION Press to select "PLAY MODE," and press SET to display. 3 PLAY MODE PROGRAM PLAY RANDOM PLAY SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION Press to select "PROGRAM PLAY," and press SET to display. 4 PROGRAM PLAY D I SC PROGRAM 1 6 11 16 58 2 7 12 17 15 ...
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... function does not work with playback control only] ON Video CD menu play started from menu of each On-Screen Display I Disc information screen (for DVD) 1. normal play SELECT : SET : SET END : DISPLAY PLAY DISC REPEAT RANDOM PLAY For your reference • CHAPTER/TITLE REPEAT PLAY (DVD) CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION TITLE chapter CHAPTER REPEAT TITLE REPEAT NORMAL PLAY chapter chapter SET : SET END : DISPLAY • TRACK/DISC REPEAT PLAY (Video CD/CD) CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION track TRACK REPEAT DISK REPEAT NORMAL PLAY track track Note • For repeat play by DECK or...
... function does not work with playback control only] ON Video CD menu play started from menu of each On-Screen Display I Disc information screen (for DVD) 1. normal play SELECT : SET : SET END : DISPLAY PLAY DISC REPEAT RANDOM PLAY For your reference • CHAPTER/TITLE REPEAT PLAY (DVD) CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION TITLE chapter CHAPTER REPEAT TITLE REPEAT NORMAL PLAY chapter chapter SET : SET END : DISPLAY • TRACK/DISC REPEAT PLAY (Video CD/CD) CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION track TRACK REPEAT DISK REPEAT NORMAL PLAY track track Note • For repeat play by DECK or...
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... or below .) I "LPCM (DVD)" selections OFF: Linear PCM of less than dts at the dts DVD menu screen. Settings for DVD Operation (continued) Audio Output Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of DECK. 1 Press ACTION* to display MENU. 2 DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : F I LED TV MODE : Letterbox 4:3 PARENTAL LOCK :LEVEL 8 SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION Press to select "AUDIO OUTPUT," and press SET to display screen. 3 AUDIO OUTPUT LLPPCCMM((DDVVDD)) Dolby Digital dts DRC SURROUND :: OOFFFF : Bitstream...
... or below .) I "LPCM (DVD)" selections OFF: Linear PCM of less than dts at the dts DVD menu screen. Settings for DVD Operation (continued) Audio Output Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of DECK. 1 Press ACTION* to display MENU. 2 DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : F I LED TV MODE : Letterbox 4:3 PARENTAL LOCK :LEVEL 8 SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION Press to select "AUDIO OUTPUT," and press SET to display screen. 3 AUDIO OUTPUT LLPPCCMM((DDVVDD)) Dolby Digital dts DRC SURROUND :: OOFFFF : Bitstream...
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Power No power... Remote Control • Make sure DECK power is on and tuned to channel to be recorded. • Set recording start/stop times correctly. (p. 24) • Timer recording may cause signal interference. Power turns itself off... • Auto power-off . (p. 33) • Make sure Remote is in proper mode.(p. 28) • Make sure Timer Recording is in progress. Set TV to either direction. (p. 6) • Try Head Cleaning. (p. 6) Special effects playback, picture may contain some vertical jitter when using a TV with an...
Power No power... Remote Control • Make sure DECK power is on and tuned to channel to be recorded. • Set recording start/stop times correctly. (p. 24) • Timer recording may cause signal interference. Power turns itself off... • Auto power-off . (p. 33) • Make sure Remote is in proper mode.(p. 28) • Make sure Timer Recording is in progress. Set TV to either direction. (p. 6) • Try Head Cleaning. (p. 6) Special effects playback, picture may contain some vertical jitter when using a TV with an...
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... be accessible. • Subtitles appear only when available on disc. • "OFF" is not the one language. • For some discs, alternative language cannot be changed... In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) continues to Play mode. This reduces response time from the DVD MENU if available. • This function is selected... Picture is intact. (p. 6) • To enable Quick play ... Try selecting it from Stop to rotate... • Make sure cassette record tab...
... be accessible. • Subtitles appear only when available on disc. • "OFF" is not the one language. • For some discs, alternative language cannot be changed... In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) continues to Play mode. This reduces response time from the DVD MENU if available. • This function is selected... Picture is intact. (p. 6) • To enable Quick play ... Try selecting it from Stop to rotate... • Make sure cassette record tab...
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...-Screen Display") ...... 8, 41 DVD Menu 38 DVD mode button 8, 28 DVD Lock Ratings 44 F Frame by Frame Picture 23 Forwards/Reverse Chapter/Track 23 Forwards/Reverse Scene Search 23 K Karaoke (Vocal Selection for Karaoke Discs) .... 37 L Language Code List 48 M MENU button (To display DVD Menu) ........ 8, 38 MP3 43 Multiple Angle Viewing 37 O OPEN/CLOSE button 8, 22 Optical Digital Audio Output 10, 15 P PLAY button (Play a Disc 8, 22 Program Play (For Video CD/ CD 39 PROGRESSIVE button 9 Progressive Scan 10 R Random Play (For Video CD/ CD 40 Repeat Play 42 Resume Function 23...
...-Screen Display") ...... 8, 41 DVD Menu 38 DVD mode button 8, 28 DVD Lock Ratings 44 F Frame by Frame Picture 23 Forwards/Reverse Chapter/Track 23 Forwards/Reverse Scene Search 23 K Karaoke (Vocal Selection for Karaoke Discs) .... 37 L Language Code List 48 M MENU button (To display DVD Menu) ........ 8, 38 MP3 43 Multiple Angle Viewing 37 O OPEN/CLOSE button 8, 22 Optical Digital Audio Output 10, 15 P PLAY button (Play a Disc 8, 22 Program Play (For Video CD/ CD 39 PROGRESSIVE button 9 Progressive Scan 10 R Random Play (For Video CD/ CD 40 Repeat Play 42 Resume Function 23...