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... fit, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify your protection: a. Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician. 2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer, or have an electrician install the proper outlet. HEED ALL WARNINGS INTHE MANUAL AND ON UNIT INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from power lines and electric light or power circuits so it . If...
... fit, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify your protection: a. Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician. 2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer, or have an electrician install the proper outlet. HEED ALL WARNINGS INTHE MANUAL AND ON UNIT INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from power lines and electric light or power circuits so it . If...
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.... Accessories Remote Control LSSQ0308 (PVQ-1312W) LSSQ0280 (PVQ-1312B /PVQ-2012/PVQ-2512) Date of television closed captioning in accordance with any problems. This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that uninsulated voltage within the unit may be used. Serial No. prevent recording. Record Tab Screwdriver Cover the hole with manganese batteries. Therefore, it should be read carefully in your unit. Battery replacement caution...
.... Accessories Remote Control LSSQ0308 (PVQ-1312W) LSSQ0280 (PVQ-1312B /PVQ-2012/PVQ-2512) Date of television closed captioning in accordance with any problems. This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that uninsulated voltage within the unit may be used. Serial No. prevent recording. Record Tab Screwdriver Cover the hole with manganese batteries. Therefore, it should be read carefully in your unit. Battery replacement caution...
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... picture quality. If the video heads are subject to a Service Center. Head Clog Sensor During playback this unit. To remove screen, press PLAY on the unit until the picture clears up. Record/Playback Time Display Picture Tube: 13 inch measured diagonal 90° deflection picture tube (PVQ-1312W/PVQ-1312B) 20 inch measured diagonal 90° deflection picture tube (PVQ-2012W) 25 inch measured diagonal 110° deflection Picture Tube (PVQ-2512) VCR Video Recording 2 rotary heads helical System: scanning system Audio Track: 1 track Tuner Broadcast Channels...
... picture quality. If the video heads are subject to a Service Center. Head Clog Sensor During playback this unit. To remove screen, press PLAY on the unit until the picture clears up. Record/Playback Time Display Picture Tube: 13 inch measured diagonal 90° deflection picture tube (PVQ-1312W/PVQ-1312B) 20 inch measured diagonal 90° deflection picture tube (PVQ-2012W) 25 inch measured diagonal 110° deflection Picture Tube (PVQ-2512) VCR Video Recording 2 rotary heads helical System: scanning system Audio Track: 1 track Tuner Broadcast Channels...
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... .. 2, 3 Before Using 3 Unit Information 4 Table of Contents 5 Location of Controls 6 Connections / Initial Setup (Ready to Play 8, 9 Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust 10, 11 Playback a Tape 12 Record On a Tape 12 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 13 TV Operation 14 Picture Adjustment 15 TV Timer Features 16, 17 Closed Caption System 18, 19 Timer Recording 20, 21 Tape Operation 22~24 Special VCR Features 25, 26 V-Chip Control Feature 27~29 On-Screen Display (OSD 30 Before Requesting Service 31 Servicenter List 32...
... .. 2, 3 Before Using 3 Unit Information 4 Table of Contents 5 Location of Controls 6 Connections / Initial Setup (Ready to Play 8, 9 Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust 10, 11 Playback a Tape 12 Record On a Tape 12 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 13 TV Operation 14 Picture Adjustment 15 TV Timer Features 16, 17 Closed Caption System 18, 19 Timer Recording 20, 21 Tape Operation 22~24 Special VCR Features 25, 26 V-Chip Control Feature 27~29 On-Screen Display (OSD 30 Before Requesting Service 31 Servicenter List 32...
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... tape. ACTION Displays main menu. In Play mode, skips over 1 to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com REWIND/SEARCH Rewinds tape, and searches reverse scene. Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT button: When EJECT is pressed, the tape is pressed during night time use. If EJECT is ejected from Cassette Compartment. TRACKING UP/DOWN Reduces picture noise during Playback and Slow Motion. MUTE Mutes the sound instantly. ADD/DELETE Adds or deletes a channel. PROGRAM Displays SET PROGRAM screen. You can set Timer Program and On-Timer...
... tape. ACTION Displays main menu. In Play mode, skips over 1 to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com REWIND/SEARCH Rewinds tape, and searches reverse scene. Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT button: When EJECT is pressed, the tape is pressed during night time use. If EJECT is ejected from Cassette Compartment. TRACKING UP/DOWN Reduces picture noise during Playback and Slow Motion. MUTE Mutes the sound instantly. ADD/DELETE Adds or deletes a channel. PROGRAM Displays SET PROGRAM screen. You can set Timer Program and On-Timer...
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... set your antenna system ("TV" or "CABLE"). 4) Press to select "AUTO SET," then press . • After Channel Auto Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will be performed. (If clock is set.) 3) Press to select "CLOCK." SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET CHANNEL CAPT I ON WEAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION repeatedly. Reset Language, Channels, Clock, 1 M A I N MENU T V VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 Language 1) Press to : consumerproducts@panasonic...
... set your antenna system ("TV" or "CABLE"). 4) Press to select "AUTO SET," then press . • After Channel Auto Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will be performed. (If clock is set.) 3) Press to select "CLOCK." SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET CHANNEL CAPT I ON WEAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION repeatedly. Reset Language, Channels, Clock, 1 M A I N MENU T V VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 Language 1) Press to : consumerproducts@panasonic...
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... operate the menu screen using unit buttons. To display the menu, press STOP/ EJECT and REW together with no tape inserted. CH or number keys and press ADD/DLT. CHANNEL 08 ADDED CHANNEL 08 DELE TED 11 SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION. Basic Operation Time Zone Adjust POWER Time Zone Adjust (Only when Auto Clock is displayed, CHANNEL UP/DOWN function as and VOLUME UP/ DOWN function as necessary. M A I N MENU T V VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET...
... operate the menu screen using unit buttons. To display the menu, press STOP/ EJECT and REW together with no tape inserted. CH or number keys and press ADD/DLT. CHANNEL 08 ADDED CHANNEL 08 DELE TED 11 SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION. Basic Operation Time Zone Adjust POWER Time Zone Adjust (Only when Auto Clock is displayed, CHANNEL UP/DOWN function as and VOLUME UP/ DOWN function as necessary. M A I N MENU T V VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET...
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... => Press PLAY to set the recording length (30 min - 4 hours). 4:00 3:00 2:00 1:30 • The unit stops recording at a preset time. • PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit CH Insert a cassette PLAY REC DISPLAY NUMBER Keys PLAY ACTION STOP REC REW TRACKING ADD/DLT SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN FF SPEED VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM ACTION...
... => Press PLAY to set the recording length (30 min - 4 hours). 4:00 3:00 2:00 1:30 • The unit stops recording at a preset time. • PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit CH Insert a cassette PLAY REC DISPLAY NUMBER Keys PLAY ACTION STOP REC REW TRACKING ADD/DLT SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN FF SPEED VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM ACTION...
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... key, and then enter the remaining two digits. s Rapid Tune Press R-TUNE to adjust volume. to display the last channel you were watching. Press NITE to cancel. • Previous settings are restored. • NIGHT mode is canceled when power is easier on the remote or unit. 2 0 8 ABC Use CH or number keys to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com s Phones Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones...
... key, and then enter the remaining two digits. s Rapid Tune Press R-TUNE to adjust volume. to display the last channel you were watching. Press NITE to cancel. • Previous settings are restored. • NIGHT mode is canceled when power is easier on the remote or unit. 2 0 8 ABC Use CH or number keys to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com s Phones Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones...
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... the remote or unit (including a button used to turn itself on -screen. To Cancel ON-TIMER set to automatically power on the unit. When "ON" is displayed. • ON TIMER Indicator lights on in step 3. TIMER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER ACTION CH ON TIMER indicator 5 Press PROG to set the ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode. • Make sure a tape is inserted if Playback mode...
... the remote or unit (including a button used to turn itself on -screen. To Cancel ON-TIMER set to automatically power on the unit. When "ON" is displayed. • ON TIMER Indicator lights on in step 3. TIMER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER ACTION CH ON TIMER indicator 5 Press PROG to set the ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode. • Make sure a tape is inserted if Playback mode...
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... button to stop • The volume of the alarm gradually increases for auto power off. To increase timer in progress, you are cooking, etc. 1 Press TIMER on the unit to display the instant alarm CANCEL/SET screen. Useful when you can change display as follows. Press SLEEP repeatedly to set displays remaining time. Press SLEEP repeatedly until 60:00 60:00 (Max) Note • While timer function is in progress, repeat step 2. SLEEP TIMER...
... button to stop • The volume of the alarm gradually increases for auto power off. To increase timer in progress, you are cooking, etc. 1 Press TIMER on the unit to display the instant alarm CANCEL/SET screen. Useful when you can change display as follows. Press SLEEP repeatedly to set displays remaining time. Press SLEEP repeatedly until 60:00 60:00 (Max) Note • While timer function is in progress, repeat step 2. SLEEP TIMER...
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... : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Do above steps to select desired caption mode. 18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to try different settings. Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Record: Record normally. TV VCR LANGUAGE 2) Press ACTION to CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T display SET UP TV screen. 3 SET UP TV LOCK CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT V I DEO ADJUST : TUNER SELECT : SET...
... : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Do above steps to select desired caption mode. 18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to try different settings. Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Record: Record normally. TV VCR LANGUAGE 2) Press ACTION to CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T display SET UP TV screen. 3 SET UP TV LOCK CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT V I DEO ADJUST : TUNER SELECT : SET...
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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 PROG TIMER indicator Timer Recording Using unit Buttons You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you 're using ACTION key on the unit. Timer Recording You can set a Timer Recording using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is in . Ready Check List All connections are away. 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 SET PROGRAM...
... + - VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER PROG TIMER indicator Timer Recording Using unit Buttons You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you 're using ACTION key on the unit. Timer Recording You can set a Timer Recording using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is in . Ready Check List All connections are away. 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 SET PROGRAM...
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... of recorded tape in just a few seconds. 1 Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in stop mode to start ZERO SEARCH. • : Presentpositionmark : Zero position mark • Unit goes into FF or REW mode and stops at the desired position to reset to "0:00:00." TV VCR LANGUAGE 2) Press CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T ACTION to display SET UP VCR screen. 3 SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY...
... of recorded tape in just a few seconds. 1 Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in stop mode to start ZERO SEARCH. • : Presentpositionmark : Zero position mark • Unit goes into FF or REW mode and stops at the desired position to reset to "0:00:00." TV VCR LANGUAGE 2) Press CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T ACTION to display SET UP VCR screen. 3 SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY...
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... about 24 hours if clock is set "ON" or "OFF." VCR LOCK ACT I VATED VCR LOCK OFF In stop mode, hold down REC on " is not prohibited when VCR Lock is weak or non-existent. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 M A I ON 1)Press to select WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY . 2)Press to set . • "Auto power on the unit without cassette to the normal screen. VCR Lock All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Useful for...
... about 24 hours if clock is set "ON" or "OFF." VCR LOCK ACT I VATED VCR LOCK OFF In stop mode, hold down REC on " is not prohibited when VCR Lock is weak or non-existent. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 M A I ON 1)Press to select WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY . 2)Press to set . • "Auto power on the unit without cassette to the normal screen. VCR Lock All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Useful for...
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... times to move the cursor. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to clear current code. Advanced Operation 27 TV VCR LANGUAGE 2) Press ACTION to CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T display SET UP TV screen. 3 SET UP TV LOCK CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT V I DEO ADJUST : TUNER SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 1)Press number keys to display screen. Do steps 1 ~ 4. In step 5, press ADD/DLT to enter new code. Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be accessed...
... times to move the cursor. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to clear current code. Advanced Operation 27 TV VCR LANGUAGE 2) Press ACTION to CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T display SET UP TV screen. 3 SET UP TV LOCK CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT V I DEO ADJUST : TUNER SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 1)Press number keys to display screen. Do steps 1 ~ 4. In step 5, press ADD/DLT to enter new code. Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be accessed...
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... customize to set "ON" or "OFF." V-Chip Control Feature (continued) If LOCK menu is activated. Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Setup US MOVIES Ratings Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 LOCK US MOVIES : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS US TV PROGRAMS : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS NEXT PAGE SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 1) Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. 2)Press to set ratings to be blocked. 5 Press ACTION four times to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
... customize to set "ON" or "OFF." V-Chip Control Feature (continued) If LOCK menu is activated. Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Setup US MOVIES Ratings Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 LOCK US MOVIES : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS US TV PROGRAMS : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS NEXT PAGE SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 1) Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. 2)Press to set ratings to be blocked. 5 Press ACTION four times to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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... in VCR Lock mode... 30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to set or review a Timer Recording, 8 - 11 or set . On-Screen Display (OSD) VCR Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to a missed operation or provide further instructions. OSD Caution Page PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING • If you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT 25 or POWER while the unit is not set to begin... 20, 21 VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING...
... in VCR Lock mode... 30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to set or review a Timer Recording, 8 - 11 or set . On-Screen Display (OSD) VCR Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to a missed operation or provide further instructions. OSD Caution Page PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING • If you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT 25 or POWER while the unit is not set to begin... 20, 21 VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING...
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... color... No playback picture, or the playback • Adjust TRACKING control in a Timer Record operation. Power No power... VCR Correction TV program cannot be • Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8) recorded... • Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3) • Check that clock is in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 15) • Install a directional antenna. • Make sure the selected channel is set to off for product assistance at remote sensor on unit (P. 7) so that...
... color... No playback picture, or the playback • Adjust TRACKING control in a Timer Record operation. Power No power... VCR Correction TV program cannot be • Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8) recorded... • Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3) • Check that clock is in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 15) • Install a directional antenna. • Make sure the selected channel is set to off for product assistance at remote sensor on unit (P. 7) so that...
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.... INDEX A Accessories 3 Audio Mute 14 Auto Operation Functions 23 B Batteries 3 Before Requesting Service 31 Before Using 3 Blocking Message 29 Blue Screen Display 30 C Caption On Mute 19 Channel 10, 30 Channel Caption 26 Clock 10 Closed Caption 18 Commercial Skip 24 Connections 8 Connections, DSS / Cable Box 8 Connections, Outdoor Antenna 8 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 13 D DST (Daylight Saving Time 4 E Eject tape 12 F Fast Forward 12 Forward Search 12 Frame by Frame Advance 12 Front...
.... INDEX A Accessories 3 Audio Mute 14 Auto Operation Functions 23 B Batteries 3 Before Requesting Service 31 Before Using 3 Blocking Message 29 Blue Screen Display 30 C Caption On Mute 19 Channel 10, 30 Channel Caption 26 Clock 10 Closed Caption 18 Commercial Skip 24 Connections 8 Connections, DSS / Cable Box 8 Connections, Outdoor Antenna 8 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 13 D DST (Daylight Saving Time 4 E Eject tape 12 F Fast Forward 12 Forward Search 12 Frame by Frame Advance 12 Front...