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..., operate, or adjust this product. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this manual. Getting Started TV Operation VCR Operation TV / VCR Operation TV / DVD / VCR Combination Operating Instructions Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to play back may depend on page 18. Spanish Quick Use Guide...
..., operate, or adjust this product. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this manual. Getting Started TV Operation VCR Operation TV / VCR Operation TV / DVD / VCR Combination Operating Instructions Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to play back may depend on page 18. Spanish Quick Use Guide...
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...Something About Interference" available from that used . FULLY INSERT. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for use the equipment in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be regulated in your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: This video recorder, equipped with the HQ ... the FCC rules. 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN ...
...Something About Interference" available from that used . FULLY INSERT. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for use the equipment in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be regulated in your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: This video recorder, equipped with the HQ ... the FCC rules. 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN ...
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... EJECT 2 POWER 3 DISPLAY 4 RAPID TUNE 5 MUTE 6 INPUT 7 ACTION 8 SELECT When this button is ejected. Displays Main Menu. Set to DVD mode. 19 TV/VCR Sets to 3 minutes of tape. 30 SURROUND / VSS Creates a deeper, 3-D sound effect. 31 SUB TITLE Selects a different subtitle language. 32 ...ZOOM/ COUNTER RESET Enlarges specific portions of tape. 11 In Playback mode, skips over 1 to TV/VCR mode. 20 TRACKING DOWN UP / Reduces picture noise during recording. In DVD mode, displays disc and unit information. Selects the desired angle in Still mode. 28 TITLE ...
... EJECT 2 POWER 3 DISPLAY 4 RAPID TUNE 5 MUTE 6 INPUT 7 ACTION 8 SELECT When this button is ejected. Displays Main Menu. Set to DVD mode. 19 TV/VCR Sets to 3 minutes of tape. 30 SURROUND / VSS Creates a deeper, 3-D sound effect. 31 SUB TITLE Selects a different subtitle language. 32 ...ZOOM/ COUNTER RESET Enlarges specific portions of tape. 11 In Playback mode, skips over 1 to TV/VCR mode. 20 TRACKING DOWN UP / Reduces picture noise during recording. In DVD mode, displays disc and unit information. Selects the desired angle in Still mode. 28 TITLE ...
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... Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company to call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Cable Box In from Antenna to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit. Antenna Connection Connect the cable from CABLE Or 14 For... assistance, please call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, ...
... Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company to call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Cable Box In from Antenna to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit. Antenna Connection Connect the cable from CABLE Or 14 For... assistance, please call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, ...
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...Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will be performed. (If clock is set your antenna system ("TV" or "CABLE"). 5 Press ▲▼ to select "CH." CHANNEL 08 DELETED 3 Press SET. DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET WEAK ...SIGNAL DISPLAY:OFF SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 19 Tuning TV ACTION SELECT CH▲▼ NUMBER keys ADD/DLT SET 4 Press ...
...Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will be performed. (If clock is set your antenna system ("TV" or "CABLE"). 5 Press ▲▼ to select "CH." CHANNEL 08 DELETED 3 Press SET. DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET WEAK ...SIGNAL DISPLAY:OFF SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 19 Tuning TV ACTION SELECT CH▲▼ NUMBER keys ADD/DLT SET 4 Press ...
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...) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "AUTO CLOCK SET," then press SET. 6 Press ACTION twice to select "MANUAL," then press SET. SET MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press SET...
...) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "AUTO CLOCK SET," then press SET. 6 Press ACTION twice to select "MANUAL," then press SET. SET MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press SET...
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...; "TIME ZONE ADJUST" returns to "0" if clock is set .) 1 Press to be redone. • Make sure a tape is set manually. DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press ... select "LANGUAGE." English Spanish French For English MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION For Spanish MENU PRINCIPAL DVD BLOQUEO IDIOMA TV RELOJ CANAL ELEGIR: FIJAR:SET TERMINAR:ACTION For French MENU DVD BLOCAGE LANGUE TELE HORLOGE CANAL SEL.: REGLER:SET FIN :ACTION...
...; "TIME ZONE ADJUST" returns to "0" if clock is set .) 1 Press to be redone. • Make sure a tape is set manually. DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press ... select "LANGUAGE." English Spanish French For English MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION For Spanish MENU PRINCIPAL DVD BLOQUEO IDIOMA TV RELOJ CANAL ELEGIR: FIJAR:SET TERMINAR:ACTION For French MENU DVD BLOCAGE LANGUE TELE HORLOGE CANAL SEL.: REGLER:SET FIN :ACTION...
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...exit this mode. Using the CH/VOL Button Select desired channel: Press CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys. SET UP TV CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ACTION twice to select "TUNER", or "LINE." The display will...9650;▼. Notes • The diagram at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo MAIN MENU AV Input Terminal Input If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. TV Operation RAPID TUNE MUTE INPUT ACTION SELECT CH▲▼ ...
...exit this mode. Using the CH/VOL Button Select desired channel: Press CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys. SET UP TV CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ACTION twice to select "TUNER", or "LINE." The display will...9650;▼. Notes • The diagram at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo MAIN MENU AV Input Terminal Input If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. TV Operation RAPID TUNE MUTE INPUT ACTION SELECT CH▲▼ ...
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...hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using just the unit's two front speakers. OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal is displayed. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY." 5 Press SET to display SET UP... CHANNEL screen. Notes • Surround sound effect is not available for normal (mono) broadcasts. • The surround effect (TV, VCR mode only) is connected to equipment which has blue back feature, selecting "ON" will have no effect on the other equipment. 6 Press ACTION ...
...hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using just the unit's two front speakers. OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal is displayed. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY." 5 Press SET to display SET UP... CHANNEL screen. Notes • Surround sound effect is not available for normal (mono) broadcasts. • The surround effect (TV, VCR mode only) is connected to equipment which has blue back feature, selecting "ON" will have no effect on the other equipment. 6 Press ACTION ...
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... the display flickers, select MONO audio mode for possible improvement. 12:00AM CH 08 STEREO SAP MONO Equipped with -TV Noise Reduction for true MTS reproduction. -TV Noise Reduction is indicated with first press of AUDIO will change the audio mode for these broadcasts, see the "Audio...CH 08 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System DISPLAY AUDIO Receivable Broadcast Types The following are being received simultaneously. To change the audio mode as described above. (...
... the display flickers, select MONO audio mode for possible improvement. 12:00AM CH 08 STEREO SAP MONO Equipped with -TV Noise Reduction for true MTS reproduction. -TV Noise Reduction is indicated with first press of AUDIO will change the audio mode for these broadcasts, see the "Audio...CH 08 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System DISPLAY AUDIO Receivable Broadcast Types The following are being received simultaneously. To change the audio mode as described above. (...
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... Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 Press ▲▼ to select "SLEEP TIMER." 3 Press SET repeatedly to clear the time in one of 3 modes (TV, VCR Playback, or Disc.) 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 Press ▲▼ to select "ON TIMER." 3 Press SET to the normal screen. •...is inserted if Playback mode is ON-TIMER mode selection order selected. • Make sure a disc is inserted if Disc Lowest channel CH01 Disc (DVD/CD) mode is displayed. • PROG TIMER Indicator lights up on in steps 4-5. ON TIMER 10:00AM CH 05 CANCEL:ADD/DLT SELECT: ...
... Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 Press ▲▼ to select "SLEEP TIMER." 3 Press SET repeatedly to clear the time in one of 3 modes (TV, VCR Playback, or Disc.) 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 Press ▲▼ to select "ON TIMER." 3 Press SET to the normal screen. •...is inserted if Playback mode is ON-TIMER mode selection order selected. • Make sure a disc is inserted if Disc Lowest channel CH01 Disc (DVD/CD) mode is displayed. • PROG TIMER Indicator lights up on in steps 4-5. ON TIMER 10:00AM CH 05 CANCEL:ADD/DLT SELECT: ...
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... ADJUST :+2 SET SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 6 Press ▲▼ to select "CAPTION MODE." 7 Press SET repeatedly to display SET UP TV screen. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press SET to select mode. This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy... "CAPTION". 5 Press SET to try different settings. 26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
... ADJUST :+2 SET SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 6 Press ▲▼ to select "CAPTION MODE." 7 Press SET repeatedly to display SET UP TV screen. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press SET to select mode. This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy... "CAPTION". 5 Press SET to try different settings. 26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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CAPTION CAPTION MODE : OFF CC ON MUTE : CAP C1 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION DVD LOCK LANGUAGE NO CAP C1 TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "CAPTION". 5 Press SET to select desired caption mode. 27 CC ON MUTE: NO A ...narration will not be broadcast over CAP C1 or C2. Perform steps to display CAPTION screen. SET UP TV CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 6 Press ▲▼ to select "CAPTION MODE." 7 Press SET repeatedly to display SET UP...
CAPTION CAPTION MODE : OFF CC ON MUTE : CAP C1 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION DVD LOCK LANGUAGE NO CAP C1 TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "CAPTION". 5 Press SET to select desired caption mode. 27 CC ON MUTE: NO A ...narration will not be broadcast over CAP C1 or C2. Perform steps to display CAPTION screen. SET UP TV CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 6 Press ▲▼ to select "CAPTION MODE." 7 Press SET repeatedly to display SET UP...
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...: SET:SET END :ACTION MUSIC Sound suited to music. (Factory setting) SPEECH Sound suited to display SET UP TV screen. Audio Menu 1 Do steps 1 - 5 at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO." 5 Press SET...
...: SET:SET END :ACTION MUSIC Sound suited to music. (Factory setting) SPEECH Sound suited to display SET UP TV screen. Audio Menu 1 Do steps 1 - 5 at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO." 5 Press SET...
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...END :ACTION 5 Press ▲▼ to select "AUDIO ADJUST." 6 Press SET to display. Adjust picture brightness. SET UP TV CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 5 Press ▲▼ to select "VIDEO ADJUST." 6 Press SET to display... Press ◄► to display MAIN MENU. Audio Adjustment Press ACTION to adjust. Video Adjustment Press ACTION to display. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press ▲▼ to select "SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO." 4 Press SET to display ...
...END :ACTION 5 Press ▲▼ to select "AUDIO ADJUST." 6 Press SET to display. Adjust picture brightness. SET UP TV CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 5 Press ▲▼ to select "VIDEO ADJUST." 6 Press SET to display... Press ◄► to display MAIN MENU. Audio Adjustment Press ACTION to adjust. Video Adjustment Press ACTION to display. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press ▲▼ to select "SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO." 4 Press SET to display ...
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... unit power comes on the unit. 30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Slow Motion picture a. Record tab To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. 2 Press PLAY to play begins. Still ... forward tape Press FF/SLOW+ in Still mode. Press PLAY to release. EJECT DISPLAY ACTION SELECT CH▲▼ STOP REW/SLOWSTILL / PAUSE AUDIO REC TV/VCR NUMBER keys SET PLAY FF/SLOW+ SPEED Insert a CH STOP / PLAY / REC REC tape ▲▼ EJECT REPEAT Indicator If a remote control button...
... unit power comes on the unit. 30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Slow Motion picture a. Record tab To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. 2 Press PLAY to play begins. Still ... forward tape Press FF/SLOW+ in Still mode. Press PLAY to release. EJECT DISPLAY ACTION SELECT CH▲▼ STOP REW/SLOWSTILL / PAUSE AUDIO REC TV/VCR NUMBER keys SET PLAY FF/SLOW+ SPEED Insert a CH STOP / PLAY / REC REC tape ▲▼ EJECT REPEAT Indicator If a remote control button...
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... page 22. 3 Press SPEED to be recorded. • The Audio mode selected stays in monaural. VCR Operation Basic VCR Operation -Record- One Touch Recording (OTR) Press REC repeatedly to set the recording length (30 min...8226; You cannot view another channel during recording. b. Notes • Refer to "MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System" on page 33. • Only tapes recorded in Rec Pause mode for Recording With the...Play SLP = Super Long Play • Selected speed is not possible to record from DVD/CD to VHS tape using this unit. • After the unit has been in Hi-Fi...
... page 22. 3 Press SPEED to be recorded. • The Audio mode selected stays in monaural. VCR Operation Basic VCR Operation -Record- One Touch Recording (OTR) Press REC repeatedly to set the recording length (30 min...8226; You cannot view another channel during recording. b. Notes • Refer to "MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System" on page 33. • Only tapes recorded in Rec Pause mode for Recording With the...Play SLP = Super Long Play • Selected speed is not possible to record from DVD/CD to VHS tape using this unit. • After the unit has been in Hi-Fi...
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... LOCK ENTER 4-DIGIT CODE **** RECOGNIZED CHANGE CODE:ADD/DLT CONTINUE:SET END :ACTION 2 Enter new secret code. 39 MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press NUMBER keys to exit. Press NUMBER keys to make the correction. 6 Press ...change rating settings. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press to select "LOCK." 3 Press SET to move the cursor. V-Chip Control Features TV / VCR Operation ACTION SELECT NUMBER keys ADD/DLT (CLEAR) SET V-Chip Control Feature is entered. • Step 5 not necessary when changing rating. ENTER :0-9 END...
... LOCK ENTER 4-DIGIT CODE **** RECOGNIZED CHANGE CODE:ADD/DLT CONTINUE:SET END :ACTION 2 Enter new secret code. 39 MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press NUMBER keys to exit. Press NUMBER keys to make the correction. 6 Press ...change rating settings. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press to select "LOCK." 3 Press SET to move the cursor. V-Chip Control Features TV / VCR Operation ACTION SELECT NUMBER keys ADD/DLT (CLEAR) SET V-Chip Control Feature is entered. • Step 5 not necessary when changing rating. ENTER :0-9 END...
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..., please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Or, press ACTION three times to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings (page 41). OFF: V-Chip Control is activated. PARENTS CAUTIONED: PG-13 Some material ...select and SET to be inappropriate for children. US MOVIES Ratings 1 Press ▲▼ to display screen. LOCK US MOVIES :OFF CHANGE SETTINGS US TV PROGRAMS :OFF CHANGE SETTINGS NEXT PAGE SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 5 Press ▲▼ to select "VIEW NR PROGRAMS?." 6 Press SET to ...
..., please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Or, press ACTION three times to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings (page 41). OFF: V-Chip Control is activated. PARENTS CAUTIONED: PG-13 Some material ...select and SET to be inappropriate for children. US MOVIES Ratings 1 Press ▲▼ to display screen. LOCK US MOVIES :OFF CHANGE SETTINGS US TV PROGRAMS :OFF CHANGE SETTINGS NEXT PAGE SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 5 Press ▲▼ to select "VIEW NR PROGRAMS?." 6 Press SET to ...
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...content rating (chart 2). • Ratings highlighted in white letters will be blocked. Please refer to pages 42-43 for more intense violence. TV / VCR Operation US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 Press ▲▼ to set "ON" or "OFF." SET:SET 3 Press ▲▼ to select "CHANGE ...NR PROGRAMS?." 6 Press SET to display screen. VIEW NR PROGRAMS? : YES TV-Y UNLOCKED TV-Y7 FV TV-G TV-PG V S L D TV-14 V S L D TV-MA V S L CONTAINS NO RATING SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS: Some TV shows, such as news, sports, weather, bulletins, emergency information have no ...
...content rating (chart 2). • Ratings highlighted in white letters will be blocked. Please refer to pages 42-43 for more intense violence. TV / VCR Operation US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 Press ▲▼ to set "ON" or "OFF." SET:SET 3 Press ▲▼ to select "CHANGE ...NR PROGRAMS?." 6 Press SET to display screen. VIEW NR PROGRAMS? : YES TV-Y UNLOCKED TV-Y7 FV TV-G TV-PG V S L D TV-14 V S L D TV-MA V S L CONTAINS NO RATING SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS: Some TV shows, such as news, sports, weather, bulletins, emergency information have no ...