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... in direct sunlight, etc. Any substance, such as original parts. Exposure to avoid risk of time, disconnect all operating instructions. Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician. 2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by a qualified electrician. 4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES Ventilation openings in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to insure video unit...
... in direct sunlight, etc. Any substance, such as original parts. Exposure to avoid risk of time, disconnect all operating instructions. Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician. 2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by a qualified electrician. 4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES Ventilation openings in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to insure video unit...
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... OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol warns the user that contain lead. Accessories Remote Control LSSQ0308 (PVQ-1312W) LSSQ0280 (PVQ-1312B /PVQ-2012/PVQ-2512) Date of plug to To record again. Loading the Batteries Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Break off the tab...
... OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol warns the user that contain lead. Accessories Remote Control LSSQ0308 (PVQ-1312W) LSSQ0280 (PVQ-1312B /PVQ-2012/PVQ-2512) Date of plug to To record again. Loading the Batteries Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Break off the tab...
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... : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to a Service Center. Features for a Quality Picture Digital Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for better color reproduction and picture contrast. To remove screen, press PLAY on the unit until the picture clears up. Unit Information Head Cleaning Specifications Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to change without notice. DST (Daylight Saving Time) Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) LP (Long Play) Type of the video heads.
... : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to a Service Center. Features for a Quality Picture Digital Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for better color reproduction and picture contrast. To remove screen, press PLAY on the unit until the picture clears up. Unit Information Head Cleaning Specifications Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to change without notice. DST (Daylight Saving Time) Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) LP (Long Play) Type of the video heads.
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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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... desired recording. NUMBER keys Selects a channel directly. REC Records the program. CHANNEL UP/DOWN Selects a channel. STOP Stops recording or playback. FAST FORWARD/SEARCH Fast forwards tape, and searches forward scene. CM/ZERO In Stop mode, goes to 3 minutes of recording. POWER Turn on -screen menu. If EJECT is ejected from Cassette Compartment. NITE Color and picture intensity level are adjusted during night time use. SLEEP Turns off the unit. MUTE Mutes the sound instantly. ACTION Displays main menu. ADD...
... desired recording. NUMBER keys Selects a channel directly. REC Records the program. CHANNEL UP/DOWN Selects a channel. STOP Stops recording or playback. FAST FORWARD/SEARCH Fast forwards tape, and searches forward scene. CM/ZERO In Stop mode, goes to 3 minutes of recording. POWER Turn on -screen menu. If EJECT is ejected from Cassette Compartment. NITE Color and picture intensity level are adjusted during night time use. SLEEP Turns off the unit. MUTE Mutes the sound instantly. ACTION Displays main menu. ADD...
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...." MENU PR I NC I PAL HO L A T V VCR IDIOMA CANAL RELOJ ELEG I R : F I JAR : ACT I ON SAL I T 2) Press ACTION. M A I N MENU T V VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I R For Spanish MENU BONJOUR TELE MAGNET . 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 select "MANUAL" or "AUTO CLOCK SET" and press . • For Auto Clock Set, select "AUTO CLOCK SET," then press . Channels 1) Press to : consumerproducts@panasonic...
...." MENU PR I NC I PAL HO L A T V VCR IDIOMA CANAL RELOJ ELEG I R : F I JAR : ACT I ON SAL I T 2) Press ACTION. M A I N MENU T V VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I R For Spanish MENU BONJOUR TELE MAGNET . 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 select "MANUAL" or "AUTO CLOCK SET" and press . • For Auto Clock Set, select "AUTO CLOCK SET," then press . Channels 1) Press to : consumerproducts@panasonic...
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... screen appears. SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION. To exit the menu, repeat above with number keys and press ADD/DLT. SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : +1 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 4) Press ACTION twice to select "CLOCK." To display the menu, press STOP/ EJECT and REW together with no tape inserted. Basic Operation Time Zone Adjust POWER Time Zone Adjust (Only when Auto Clock is displayed, CHANNEL UP/DOWN function as and VOLUME...
... screen appears. SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION. To exit the menu, repeat above with number keys and press ADD/DLT. SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : +1 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 4) Press ACTION twice to select "CLOCK." To display the menu, press STOP/ EJECT and REW together with no tape inserted. Basic Operation Time Zone Adjust POWER Time Zone Adjust (Only when Auto Clock is displayed, CHANNEL UP/DOWN function as and VOLUME...
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... mode. • After the unit is in . 1 Record tab Insert a cassette. • The unit power comes on automatically. 2 Press CH or number keys to Select Channel. • For "LINE" input, see bottom of an OTR can be displayed by Frame picture => Press PAUSE/SLOW in Stop mode I Eject tape => Press EJECT on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the unit You can operate on the unit. Playback a Tape Record On aTape Ready Check List All connections...
... mode. • After the unit is in . 1 Record tab Insert a cassette. • The unit power comes on automatically. 2 Press CH or number keys to Select Channel. • For "LINE" input, see bottom of an OTR can be displayed by Frame picture => Press PAUSE/SLOW in Stop mode I Eject tape => Press EJECT on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the unit You can operate on the unit. Playback a Tape Record On aTape Ready Check List All connections...
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... VOL - Press NITE to set NIGHT mode. • NIGHT mode may be selected when watching TV or playing a tape. PLAY/ REPEAT 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 s Using the 100 key When selecting CABLE channels 100 to display the last channel you were watching. Your unit is turned off or power failure occurs. s Rapid Tune...
... VOL - Press NITE to set NIGHT mode. • NIGHT mode may be selected when watching TV or playing a tape. PLAY/ REPEAT 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 s Using the 100 key When selecting CABLE channels 100 to display the last channel you were watching. Your unit is turned off or power failure occurs. s Rapid Tune...
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... in volume. 1 Press PROG to set , Repeat steps 1 and 2. To Cancel ON-TIMER set the ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode. • Make sure a tape is inserted if Playback mode is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself back off the alarm) is selected. When "ON" is displayed. • ON TIMER Indicator lights on -screen. TIMER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER...
... in volume. 1 Press PROG to set , Repeat steps 1 and 2. To Cancel ON-TIMER set the ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode. • Make sure a tape is inserted if Playback mode is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself back off the alarm) is selected. When "ON" is displayed. • ON TIMER Indicator lights on -screen. TIMER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER...
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... CANCEL/SET screen. SLEEP TIMER 60 SLEEP TIMER 90 SLEEP TIMER 00 Instant Alarm You can set a timer alarm up to set SLEEP TIMER. To increase timer in progress, repeat step 2. Press any button is 9:15, countdown will restart from 10:00. 3 Alarm will sound at 0: 00. SLEEP TIMER 30 • Pressing DISPLAY with CANCEL/SET screen displayed to next 1, 5, or 10 minute interval. (See chart left .) Remaining Time • Pressing TIMER repeatedly on the unit will change channels...
... CANCEL/SET screen. SLEEP TIMER 60 SLEEP TIMER 90 SLEEP TIMER 00 Instant Alarm You can set a timer alarm up to set SLEEP TIMER. To increase timer in progress, repeat step 2. Press any button is 9:15, countdown will restart from 10:00. 3 Alarm will sound at 0: 00. SLEEP TIMER 30 • Pressing DISPLAY with CANCEL/SET screen displayed to next 1, 5, or 10 minute interval. (See chart left .) Remaining Time • Pressing TIMER repeatedly on the unit will change channels...
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.... 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 to select "CAPTION". 2) Press to display CAPTION screen. 4 CAPT I ON CAPT I ON MODE : CAP C1 CC ON MUTE : CAP C1 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I N MENU 1) Press to try different settings. Recording and Playing Back...
.... 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 to select "CAPTION". 2) Press to display CAPTION screen. 4 CAPT I ON CAPT I ON MODE : CAP C1 CC ON MUTE : CAP C1 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I N MENU 1) Press to try different settings. Recording and Playing Back...
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... lights on the unit. The clock is set a blank program number, and then repeat step 3. 5 Press PROG twice (or ACTION) to exit this mode. • If you are made. The tape is long enough. Press to select "TIMER PROGRAM" and + to display SET UP VCR screen. The record tab is in . 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...
... lights on the unit. The clock is set a blank program number, and then repeat step 3. 5 Press PROG twice (or ACTION) to exit this mode. • If you are made. The tape is long enough. Press to select "TIMER PROGRAM" and + to display SET UP VCR screen. The record tab is in . 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...
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... CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T ACTION to display SET UP VCR screen. 3 SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY : OFF T I MER PROGRAMMING SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 1)Press to select "REPEAT PLAY." 2)Press to set to 0:00:00. Commercial Skip By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Play mode. • No indication appears. 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Repeat Play Set...
... CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T ACTION to display SET UP VCR screen. 3 SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY : OFF T I MER PROGRAMMING SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 1)Press to select "REPEAT PLAY." 2)Press to set to 0:00:00. Commercial Skip By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Play mode. • No indication appears. 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Repeat Play Set...
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... set . • "Auto power on" is not prohibited when VCR Lock is connected to equipment which has blue back feature, selecting "ON" will have no effect on the unit without cassette to select "CH." TV VCR LANGUAGE 2) Press ACTION CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T to display SET UP CHANNEL screen. 3 SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET CHANNEL CAPT I ON WEAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF SELECT : SET : END : ACT I VATED VCR LOCK OFF In stop mode...
... set . • "Auto power on" is not prohibited when VCR Lock is connected to equipment which has blue back feature, selecting "ON" will have no effect on the unit without cassette to select "CH." TV VCR LANGUAGE 2) Press ACTION CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T to display SET UP CHANNEL screen. 3 SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET CHANNEL CAPT I ON WEAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF SELECT : SET : END : ACT I VATED VCR LOCK OFF In stop mode...
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... current code. Advanced Operation 27 To Make Corrections Press repeatedly to exit. Or Press ACTION three times to move the cursor. Changing your secret code • You will need your secret code. 2)Enter same code again for confirmation. Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be accessed unless the secret code is ... V-Chip Control Feature Process of V-Chip Control FEenateturrCeode Setup Blocking V-Chip Control Feature is entered. ENTER : 0- 9 END : ACT I ON Press to display screen.
... current code. Advanced Operation 27 To Make Corrections Press repeatedly to exit. Or Press ACTION three times to move the cursor. Changing your secret code • You will need your secret code. 2)Enter same code again for confirmation. Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be accessed unless the secret code is ... V-Chip Control Feature Process of V-Chip Control FEenateturrCeode Setup Blocking V-Chip Control Feature is entered. ENTER : 0- 9 END : ACT I ON Press to display screen.
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... I ON 1) Press to select US MOVIES. 2) Press to a specific content rating (chart 2). 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 Note • You may select from standard TV ratings (chart 1), or customize to set "ON" or "OFF."
... I ON 1) Press to select US MOVIES. 2) Press to a specific content rating (chart 2). 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 Note • You may select from standard TV ratings (chart 1), or customize to set "ON" or "OFF."
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... VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING • If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing 4 PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING back a tape... CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB • If you press REC, and a cassette is inserted with no broadcast signal with record tab is not inserted two minutes before a Timer Recording is not set... Channel & Function Display When a function button is set to display or remove the overlay. See page 26.) 0 8 ABC Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will turn solid blue...
... VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING • If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing 4 PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING back a tape... CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB • If you press REC, and a cassette is inserted with no broadcast signal with record tab is not inserted two minutes before a Timer Recording is not set... Channel & Function Display When a function button is set to display or remove the overlay. See page 26.) 0 8 ABC Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will turn solid blue...
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... (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8) recorded... • Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3) • Check that clock is set to off. (P. 25) • Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may not be • Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is turned off . (P. 25) • Make sure unit is in unit's memory. (P. 10, 11) • Only the channel being recorded can be controlled... • Make sure VCR LOCK is set . (P. 8) • Completely...
... (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8) recorded... • Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3) • Check that clock is set to off. (P. 25) • Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may not be • Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is turned off . (P. 25) • Make sure unit is in unit's memory. (P. 10, 11) • Only the channel being recorded can be controlled... • Make sure VCR LOCK is set . (P. 8) • Completely...
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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 Panel...
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 Panel...