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... way. OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION An outside antenna system well away from unit to avoid electrical interference. 5 USING ACCESSORIES Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer, or have it . When installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines, circuits or other soft surface. Touching internal parts may result in direct sunlight, etc. Exposure to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors...
... way. OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION An outside antenna system well away from unit to avoid electrical interference. 5 USING ACCESSORIES Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer, or have it . When installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines, circuits or other soft surface. Touching internal parts may result in direct sunlight, etc. Exposure to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors...
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... Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise) Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to become clogged. Unit Information Head Cleaning Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to reduce picture noise. Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) Type of head cleaning tape can shorten the video head life. Specifications Display Picture Tube VCR Video Recording System Audio Track Tuner Broadcast Channels CABLE Channels FM Radio Band Range General Power Source Power Power On Consumption Power Off Television...
... Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise) Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to become clogged. Unit Information Head Cleaning Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to reduce picture noise. Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) Type of head cleaning tape can shorten the video head life. Specifications Display Picture Tube VCR Video Recording System Audio Track Tuner Broadcast Channels CABLE Channels FM Radio Band Range General Power Source Power Power On Consumption Power Off Television...
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... 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 MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System 15 TV Timer Features 16 Closed Caption System 18 FM Radio 20 Picture Adjustment 21 Timer Recording 22 Tape Operation 24 Special VCR Features 27 V-Chip Control Feature 29 Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature 32 On-Screen Display (OSD 34 Before Requesting Service 35 Limited Warranty 36 Customer Services Directory 37 Spanish Quick Use Guide...
... 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 MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System 15 TV Timer Features 16 Closed Caption System 18 FM Radio 20 Picture Adjustment 21 Timer Recording 22 Tape Operation 24 Special VCR Features 27 V-Chip Control Feature 29 Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature 32 On-Screen Display (OSD 34 Before Requesting Service 35 Limited Warranty 36 Customer Services Directory 37 Spanish Quick Use Guide...
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... recording speed. In DSS or CABLE mode, it may be necessary after channel selection. Locates end point of tape. Notes • When LIGHT is ejected from Cassette Compartment. SELECT UP/DOWN Controls navigation around on or off the unit automatically. ACTION Displays Main Menu. SLEEP Turns off the unit. AUDIO Selects the desired audio mode. RAPID TUNE Displays the last channel you can set Timer Program and On-Timer. DISPLAY/ENTER Displays the VCR status and clock. SEARCH Goes directly...
... recording speed. In DSS or CABLE mode, it may be necessary after channel selection. Locates end point of tape. Notes • When LIGHT is ejected from Cassette Compartment. SELECT UP/DOWN Controls navigation around on or off the unit automatically. ACTION Displays Main Menu. SLEEP Turns off the unit. AUDIO Selects the desired audio mode. RAPID TUNE Displays the last channel you can set Timer Program and On-Timer. DISPLAY/ENTER Displays the VCR status and clock. SEARCH Goes directly...
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... "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 manually, Clock Auto Set will not be performed.) 3) Press to select language icon. T V LOCK LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T 2 Language 1) Press to select "EXIT". SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON ("TIME ZONE ADJUST" appears only when auto clock is set .) 3) Press to display MAIN MENU. Reset Language, Channels, Clock, 1 M A I N MENU...
... "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 manually, Clock Auto Set will not be performed.) 3) Press to select language icon. T V LOCK LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T 2 Language 1) Press to select "EXIT". SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON ("TIME ZONE ADJUST" appears only when auto clock is set .) 3) Press to display MAIN MENU. Reset Language, Channels, Clock, 1 M A I N MENU...
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... DOWN NUMBER Keys ADD/DLT SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 3) Press to select TIME ZONE ADJUST and press 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. Basic Operation Time Zone Adjust *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the unit Using keys STOP/EJECT REW/ VOL CH ACTION On Unit You can operate the menu screen using unit buttons. M A I N MENU T V LOCK...
... DOWN NUMBER Keys ADD/DLT SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 3) Press to select TIME ZONE ADJUST and press 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. Basic Operation Time Zone Adjust *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the unit Using keys STOP/EJECT REW/ VOL CH ACTION On Unit You can operate the menu screen using unit buttons. M A I N MENU T V LOCK...
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... tape and the video head. • The remaining recording time of next page. 3 Press SPEED 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. Notes • These features work best in SLP mode. • After the unit is in . 1 Insert a cassette. • The unit power comes on automatically. 2 Press CH channel. or number...
... tape and the video head. • The remaining recording time of next page. 3 Press SPEED 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. Notes • These features work best in SLP mode. • After the unit is in . 1 Insert a cassette. • The unit power comes on automatically. 2 Press CH channel. or number...
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... Input Mode" below. 3 Press PLAY then PAUSE at same time.) 4 Press PLAY to start dubbing. 5 Press STOP STOP to stop dubbing. d Press ACTION twice to select "TUNER" or "LINE". Recording (Editing) unit Insert blank tape with record tab. • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will change as follows. 123 Method 2: (CABLE) (TV) LINE 125 or 69 a Press ACTION for SET UP TV screen. Connections you'll need to make...
... Input Mode" below. 3 Press PLAY then PAUSE at same time.) 4 Press PLAY to start dubbing. 5 Press STOP STOP to stop dubbing. d Press ACTION twice to select "TUNER" or "LINE". Recording (Editing) unit Insert blank tape with record tab. • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will change as follows. 123 Method 2: (CABLE) (TV) LINE 125 or 69 a Press ACTION for SET UP TV screen. Connections you'll need to make...
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... the sound. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER CH POWER PHONES Jack Press NIGHT to select a channel. NIGHT Mode Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen is easier on the remote or unit. 2 CH 08 Use CH or number keys to cancel. • Previous settings are made. Your unit is turned off or power failure...
... the sound. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER CH POWER PHONES Jack Press NIGHT to select a channel. NIGHT Mode Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen is easier on the remote or unit. 2 CH 08 Use CH or number keys to cancel. • Previous settings are made. Your unit is turned off or power failure...
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...) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Ready Check List The clock is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on, it will gradually increase 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. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear the time in one of 3 modes (TV, Playback, or FM radio). SELECT : END...
...) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Ready Check List The clock is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on, it will gradually increase 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. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear the time in one of 3 modes (TV, Playback, or FM radio). SELECT : END...
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... will change channels on the remote while CANCEL/SET screen is not displayed. Time will restart from 15:00. • If current time remaining is pressed. 17 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the unit with CANCEL/SET screen displayed to 60 min. SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN PROG Sleep Timer This unit can change display as follows. Press SLEEP repeatedly to...
... will change channels on the remote while CANCEL/SET screen is not displayed. Time will restart from 15:00. • If current time remaining is pressed. 17 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the unit with CANCEL/SET screen displayed to 60 min. SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN PROG Sleep Timer This unit can change display as follows. Press SLEEP repeatedly to...
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... to T V LOCK LANGUAGE display SET UP TV CH CLOCK EX I DEO ADJUST FM ANTENNA : EXT CAPTION screen. Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Record: Record normally. This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Caption Mode: OFF Closed Caption / Text narration will be displayed. Playback: Start playback. Caption Mode: TEXT C1...
... to T V LOCK LANGUAGE display SET UP TV CH CLOCK EX I DEO ADJUST FM ANTENNA : EXT CAPTION screen. Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Record: Record normally. This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Caption Mode: OFF Closed Caption / Text narration will be displayed. Playback: Start playback. Caption Mode: TEXT C1...
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... for FM Radio STEREO MONO FM 1 1 2 : 0 0PM 87. 5MHz Press AUDIO repeatedly to select "TV". If DISPLAY is entered. To cancel, press FM/TV on the remote or TIMER/FM twice on the unit. This unit has an FM radio with a number key, then do step 3 again. FM Radio *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on a Video cassette. • You...
... for FM Radio STEREO MONO FM 1 1 2 : 0 0PM 87. 5MHz Press AUDIO repeatedly to select "TV". If DISPLAY is entered. To cancel, press FM/TV on the remote or TIMER/FM twice on the unit. This unit has an FM radio with a number key, then do step 3 again. FM Radio *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on a Video cassette. • You...
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... 9 : 00p10 : 00p L LP Press ADD/DLT. Timer Operation 23 SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN PROG ADD/DLT STOP Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents : (Recording is a power interruption of two programs overlap, the lower numbered program will not be performed as programmed. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on page 22. 2 P DT START STOP CH...
... 9 : 00p10 : 00p L LP Press ADD/DLT. Timer Operation 23 SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN PROG ADD/DLT STOP Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents : (Recording is a power interruption of two programs overlap, the lower numbered program will not be performed as programmed. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on page 22. 2 P DT START STOP CH...
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... TV PROGRAMS Ratings. ENTER : 0- 9 END : ACT I N MENU 1) Press "LOCK." Repeat steps 3 and 4 to clear current code. In step 4, press ADD/DLT to enter new code. Do steps 1~ 3. Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be accessed unless the secret code is ... Changing your secret code • You will need your secret code. • Once ratings are not observed entering the secret code. V-Chip Control Feature Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup...
... TV PROGRAMS Ratings. ENTER : 0- 9 END : ACT I N MENU 1) Press "LOCK." Repeat steps 3 and 4 to clear current code. In step 4, press ADD/DLT to enter new code. Do steps 1~ 3. Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be accessed unless the secret code is ... Changing your secret code • You will need your secret code. • Once ratings are not observed entering the secret code. V-Chip Control Feature Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup...
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... 2). Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts. Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 LOCK US MOVIES 1) Press to : OFF select US TV CHANGE SETT I NGS US TV PROGRAMS : OFF PROGRAMS. CHANGE SETT I ON Note • You may select from standard TV ratings (chart 1), or customize to select US CHANGE SETT I NGS CHANGE SETTINGS. SELECT : SET : END : ACT I NGS NEXT...
... 2). Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts. Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 LOCK US MOVIES 1) Press to : OFF select US TV CHANGE SETT I NGS US TV PROGRAMS : OFF PROGRAMS. CHANGE SETT I ON Note • You may select from standard TV ratings (chart 1), or customize to select US CHANGE SETT I NGS CHANGE SETTINGS. SELECT : SET : END : ACT I NGS NEXT...
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... digits. Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature Universal Remote Control is... Press POWER to control. (See below.) Press COMBO or DSS CABLE on the next page. 2 Setup remote. Hold down DSS CABLE and press number keys to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com POWER COMBO DSS/CABLE Notes • Please repeat the Universal Remote Control Setup after replacing remote control batteries. • The remote control will not operate all DSS receivers or Cable Boxes made by the manufactures listed. E.g. Set to control some basic DSS or Cable box functions. The Remote Control...
... digits. Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature Universal Remote Control is... Press POWER to control. (See below.) Press COMBO or DSS CABLE on the next page. 2 Setup remote. Hold down DSS CABLE and press number keys to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com POWER COMBO DSS/CABLE Notes • Please repeat the Universal Remote Control Setup after replacing remote control batteries. • The remote control will not operate all DSS receivers or Cable Boxes made by the manufactures listed. E.g. Set to control some basic DSS or Cable box functions. The Remote Control...
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... before a Timer Recording is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit mode or channel number will turn solid blue. 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 to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Channel Function Status Current Time Counter Rec Time Remaining (OTR mode only, see page 12.) REC 1 2 : 0 0PM CH08 0 : 25 -0 : 1 2 : 3 4 STEREO SP SAP MONO Blue Screen Display Whenever a blank...
... before a Timer Recording is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit mode or channel number will turn solid blue. 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 to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Channel Function Status Current Time Counter Rec Time Remaining (OTR mode only, see page 12.) REC 1 2 : 0 0PM CH08 0 : 25 -0 : 1 2 : 3 4 STEREO SP SAP MONO Blue Screen Display Whenever a blank...
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...) • Make sure unit is not in either direction. (P.4) • Try Head Cleaning. (P.4) VCR cannot be controlled... • Make sure VCR LOCK is turned off , then back on this unit. Monitor CORRECTION No picture or sound... • Make sure your unit. No playback picture, or the playback picture is set to off . (P.27) For Your Information If you . VCR cannot be controlled... • Make sure VCR LOCK is noisy or contains streaks... • Adjust TRACKING control in a Timer Record operation. Tape cannot be ejected or...
...) • Make sure unit is not in either direction. (P.4) • Try Head Cleaning. (P.4) VCR cannot be controlled... • Make sure VCR LOCK is turned off , then back on this unit. Monitor CORRECTION No picture or sound... • Make sure your unit. No playback picture, or the playback picture is set to off . (P.27) For Your Information If you . VCR cannot be controlled... • Make sure VCR LOCK is noisy or contains streaks... • Adjust TRACKING control in a Timer Record operation. Tape cannot be ejected or...
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Index A Accessories 3 Audio Mute 14 Auto Operation Functions 25 B Before Requesting Service 35 Blocking Message 31 Blue Screen Display 34 C Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature ... 32-33 Caption On Mute Feature 19 Channel & Function Display 34 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 37 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...
Index A Accessories 3 Audio Mute 14 Auto Operation Functions 25 B Before Requesting Service 35 Blocking Message 31 Blue Screen Display 34 C Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature ... 32-33 Caption On Mute Feature 19 Channel & Function Display 34 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 37 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...