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... power lines and electric light or power circuits so it will not fit, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify your home power source. 2 POWER CORD PLUG For safety, this could be fatal. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that a through openings in direct sunlight, etc. SERVICE 1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the unit...
... power lines and electric light or power circuits so it will not fit, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify your home power source. 2 POWER CORD PLUG For safety, this could be fatal. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that a through openings in direct sunlight, etc. SERVICE 1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the unit...
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... USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol warns the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of enjoyment. Batteries 2 "AA" To order accessories, call toll free 1-800-332-5368. Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Accessories Remote Control LSSQ0308 (PVQ-1312W) LSSQ0280 (PVQ-1312B /PVQ-2012/PVQ-2512) Date of...
... USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol warns the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of enjoyment. Batteries 2 "AA" To order accessories, call toll free 1-800-332-5368. Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Accessories Remote Control LSSQ0308 (PVQ-1312W) LSSQ0280 (PVQ-1312B /PVQ-2012/PVQ-2512) Date of...
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... Saving Time, select DST:OFF. • Keep these time changes in this screen appears if clogging is recommended.) • Followcleaningtapedirectionscarefully. Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise) Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to become clogged. To return to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com DST (Daylight Saving Time) Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) LP (Long Play) Type of Video Cassette T60 T120 T160 1 Hour 2 Hour 2 Hours 40 Minutes 2 Hours 4 Hours 5 Hours 20 Minutes SLP(SuperLongPlay) 3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours Unit auto adjusts clock for...
... Saving Time, select DST:OFF. • Keep these time changes in this screen appears if clogging is recommended.) • Followcleaningtapedirectionscarefully. Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise) Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to become clogged. To return to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com DST (Daylight Saving Time) Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) LP (Long Play) Type of Video Cassette T60 T120 T160 1 Hour 2 Hour 2 Hours 40 Minutes 2 Hours 4 Hours 5 Hours 20 Minutes SLP(SuperLongPlay) 3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours Unit auto adjusts clock for...
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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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... night time use. MUTE Mutes the sound instantly. ADD/DELETE Adds or deletes a channel. PLAY Begins playback. ACTION Displays main menu. Location of tape remaining. PROGRAM Displays SET PROGRAM screen. PAUSE/SLOW Pauses and slow motion and frame advance picture. 6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to the counter "0:00:00." POWER Turn on -screen menu. VOLUME UP/DOWN Adjusts volume. STOP Stops recording or playback. SPEED Selects recording speed. EJECT Ejects tape. SELECT UP/DOWN Control...
... night time use. MUTE Mutes the sound instantly. ADD/DELETE Adds or deletes a channel. PLAY Begins playback. ACTION Displays main menu. Location of tape remaining. PROGRAM Displays SET PROGRAM screen. PAUSE/SLOW Pauses and slow motion and frame advance picture. 6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to the counter "0:00:00." POWER Turn on -screen menu. VOLUME UP/DOWN Adjusts volume. STOP Stops recording or playback. SPEED Selects recording speed. EJECT Ejects tape. SELECT UP/DOWN Control...
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.... 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 the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time). 5) Press ACTION twice to start the clock and exit this mode. 10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to exit. 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...
.... 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 the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time). 5) Press ACTION twice to start the clock and exit this mode. 10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to exit. 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...
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... 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. On Remote On Unit : CH UP : CH DOWN : VOLUME UP : VOLUME DOWN Whenever the menu or program screen is set.) 1) Press to select "CLOCK." SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : +1 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION. To display the menu, press STOP/ EJECT and REW together with or without tape inserted until normal screen...
... 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. On Remote On Unit : CH UP : CH DOWN : VOLUME UP : VOLUME DOWN Whenever the menu or program screen is set.) 1) Press to select "CLOCK." SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : +1 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION. To display the menu, press STOP/ EJECT and REW together with or without tape inserted until normal screen...
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... 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 REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER I One Touch Recording (OTR) Press REC repeatedly Normal Rec 0:30 1:00 to release. Notes • These features work best in SP or SLP mode...
... 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 REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER I One Touch Recording (OTR) Press REC repeatedly Normal Rec 0:30 1:00 to release. Notes • These features work best in SP or SLP mode...
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...) Mode Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen is plugged in. 3 24 Press VOL + or VOL - 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 cancel. • Previous settings are made. Press NITE to 125 with the number keys...
...) Mode Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen is plugged in. 3 24 Press VOL + or VOL - 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 cancel. • Previous settings are made. Press NITE to 125 with the number keys...
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... Check List The clock is selected. When "ON" is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on the remote or unit (including a button used to turn off the alarm) is selected, an alarm will turn itself back off. 16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com TIMER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT...
... Check List The clock is selected. When "ON" is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on the remote or unit (including a button used to turn off the alarm) is selected, an alarm will turn itself back off. 16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com TIMER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT...
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Useful when you can change channels on the unit with CH while "CANCEL/SET" screen is not displayed. 2 5 : 20PM CANCEL : ADD / DLT 02 : 00 SET : CH KEY ON UN I T Press CH on the unit will change display as follows. Press SLEEP repeatedly to display the instant alarm CANCEL/SET screen. SLEEP TIMER 30 • Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer set SLEEP TIMER. Press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP TIMER 00" appears to set alarm. (Time changes in the order shown left .) • If...
Useful when you can change channels on the unit with CH while "CANCEL/SET" screen is not displayed. 2 5 : 20PM CANCEL : ADD / DLT 02 : 00 SET : CH KEY ON UN I T Press CH on the unit will change display as follows. Press SLEEP repeatedly to display the instant alarm CANCEL/SET screen. SLEEP TIMER 30 • Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer set SLEEP TIMER. Press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP TIMER 00" appears to set alarm. (Time changes in the order shown left .) • If...
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... Program Record: Record normally. Closed Caption/ Text signal, if present, is displayed. Playback: Start playback. 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 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...
... Program Record: Record normally. Closed Caption/ Text signal, if present, is displayed. Playback: Start playback. 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 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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... 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. (See page 11.) VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ ACTION Press STOP/EJECT and REW together without a tape inserted to display MAIN MENU. Press to select "TIMER PROGRAM" and + to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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...
... 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. (See page 11.) VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ ACTION Press STOP/EJECT and REW together without a tape inserted to display MAIN MENU. Press to select "TIMER PROGRAM" and + to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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...
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...(7262) or send e-mail 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 : OFF T I MER PROGRAMMING SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 1)Press to select "REPEAT PLAY." 2)Press to set to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Commercial Skip By pressing the CM/ZERO button in stop mode to start ZERO SEARCH. • : Presentpositionmark : Zero position...
...(7262) or send e-mail 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 : OFF T I MER PROGRAMMING SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 1)Press to select "REPEAT PLAY." 2)Press to set to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Commercial Skip By pressing the CM/ZERO button in stop mode to start ZERO SEARCH. • : Presentpositionmark : Zero position...
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...; If unit is connected to turn "OFF." • VCR Lock is canceled automatically after 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 the unit without a cassette inserted for families with or 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...
...; If unit is connected to turn "OFF." • VCR Lock is canceled automatically after 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 the unit without a cassette inserted for families with or 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...
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... V-Chip Control FEenateturrCeode Setup Blocking V-Chip Control Feature is entered. 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 N MENU 1) Press to display screen. Changing your secret code • You will need your secret code. • Once ratings are not observed entering the secret code. 5 LOCK CONF I RM 4-D I G I T CODE ******** RECOGN I ZED CHANGE CODE...
... V-Chip Control FEenateturrCeode Setup Blocking V-Chip Control Feature is entered. 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 N MENU 1) Press to display screen. Changing your secret code • You will need your secret code. • Once ratings are not observed entering the secret code. 5 LOCK CONF I RM 4-D I G I T CODE ******** RECOGN I ZED CHANGE CODE...
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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 US TV PROGRAMS. 2) Press to set "ON" or "OFF." V-Chip Control Feature (continued) If LOCK menu is activated. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts. 1 LOCK US MOVIES : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS...
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 US TV PROGRAMS. 2) Press to set "ON" or "OFF." V-Chip Control Feature (continued) If LOCK menu is activated. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts. 1 LOCK US MOVIES : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS...
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..., and a cassette is in Stop mode or a cassette with the Weak Signal Display set to begin... 20, 21 VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING • If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing 4 PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING back a tape... PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC • If the unit is not in VCR Lock mode... 30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to a missed operation or provide further instructions. Channel Caption...
..., and a cassette is in Stop mode or a cassette with the Weak Signal Display set to begin... 20, 21 VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING • If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing 4 PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING back a tape... PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC • If the unit is not in VCR Lock mode... 30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to a missed operation or provide further instructions. Channel Caption...
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... CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8) recorded... • Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3) • Check that signal is unobstructed. • Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 3) • Make sure VCR LOCK is not in a Timer Record operation. record tab facing you are having trouble with your unit. In Stop mode, the VCR motor • To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for (CYLINDER) continues to Rewind Search mode. channel to current time and date. Video cassette...
... CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8) recorded... • Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3) • Check that signal is unobstructed. • Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 3) • Make sure VCR LOCK is not in a Timer Record operation. record tab facing you are having trouble with your unit. In Stop mode, the VCR motor • To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for (CYLINDER) continues to Rewind Search mode. channel to current time and date. Video cassette...
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...-0 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...
...-0 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...