Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

??? Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 and 9.

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate, or adjust this product. Please save this manual.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

(Gu??a para r??pida consulta en espa??ol est?? incluida.)

Operation Basic Setup Initial

Operation TV

Operation Advanced Operation Timer

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Important Safeguards and Precautions

READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND

OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS.HEEDALL

WARNINGS INTHE MANUAL AND ON UNIT

INSTALLATION

1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION

Operate only from power source indicated on unit or in this manual. If uncertain, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify your home power source.

2 POWER CORD PLUG

For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one wide blade), or a three-wire grounding type plug. Always hold the plug firmly and make sure your

hands are dry when plugging in or unplugging the

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

An outside antenna or cable system must be properly grounded to provide some protection

against built up static charges and voltage. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada, part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code) provides information regarding proper

grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

ANTENNA LEAD

IN WIRE

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE

GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

AC power cord. Regularly remove dust, dirt, etc. on the plug.

The plug fits into outlet one way. If it cannot be fully inserted, try reversing it. If it still will not fit, have an electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not

tamper with the plug.

2KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE

POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS

Locate an outside antenna system well away from power

lines and electric light or power circuits so it will never touch these power sources should it ever fall. When installing

antenna, absolutely never touch power lines, circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal.

The plug requires a three-hole grounding outlet. If necessary, have an electrician install the proper outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.

3POWER CORD

To avoid unit malfunction, and to protect against electrical shock, fire or personal injury:

-Keep power cord away from heating appliances and walking traffic. Do not rest heavy objects on, or roll such objects over the power cord.

-Do not tamper with the cord in any way. -An extension cord should have the same type

plug (polarized or grounding) and must be securely connected.

-Overloaded wall outlets or extension cords is a fire hazard.

-Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be replaced by a qualified electrician.

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated during operation. If blocked, heat build-up may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes.

For your protection:

a.Never cover ventilation slots while unit is ON, or operate unit while placed on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface.

b.Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case or rack, unless properly ventilated.

5AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR

SUDDENTEMPERATURE CHANGES

Do not place unit over or near a heater or

regulator, in direct sunlight, etc. If unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place,

moisture may condense in unit and on the tape causing damage.

6TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

???Never place unit on support or stand that is not firm, level, and adequately strong.

The unit could fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and damage to the unit.

???Move any appliance and cart combination with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause objects to overturn.

???Carefully follow all operating instructions.

USING THE UNIT

Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location, refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.

1KEEP UNIT WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE, such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.

2IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG

IMPACT, unplug unit and have it inspected by a qualified service technician before use.

3ELECTRICAL STORMS

During a lightning storm, or before leaving unit unused for extended periods of time, disconnect all equipment from the power source as well as the antenna and cable system.

4WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

???DO NOT OPERATE IF: - liquid has spilled into unit.

- unit was dropped or otherwise damaged. - unit emits smoke, malodors, or noises.

Immediately unplug unit, and have it inspected by a service technician to avoid potential fire and shock hazards.

???Never drop or push any object through openings in unit. Touching internal parts may cause electric shock or fire hazard.

???Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, away from unit to avoid electrical interference.

5 USING ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.

6 CLEANING UNIT

Unplug unit.Use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or seep into unit and cause electrical shock. Any substance, such as wax, adhesive tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts.

SERVICE

1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the unit does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or

remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in the manual. 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 equal safety characteristics as original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING

After unit is serviced or repaired, request that a through safety check be done as described in the manufacturer???s service literature to insure video unit is in safe operating condition.

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Safety Precautions/Mesures de s??curit??

Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Avertissement : Afin de pr??venir tout risque d???incendie ou de chocs ??lectriques, ne pas exposer cet appareil ?? la pluie ou ?? une humidit?? excessive.

Attention : Pour ??viter les chocs ??lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu???au fond.

captioning in accordance with ??15.119 of the FCC rules.

FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user???s authority to operate.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock.Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.

Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that contain lead. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental

considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http:// www .eiae .org.>

Congratulations

on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your unit.

Loading the Batteries

Battery replacement caution

???Do not mix old and new batteries.

???Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Accessories

Remote Control

LSSQ0319

Unit Information

Head Cleaning

Specifications

Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged.

Head Clog Sensor

During playback this screen appears if clogging is detected. To remove screen, press PLAY on the remote or unit.

??? Use ???dry??? type headEND : P LAY KEY cleaning cassette only.

(Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.)

??? Follow cleaning tape directions carefully.

Excessive use of head cleaning tape can shorten the video head life.

Features for a Quality Picture

Digital Auto Tracking

Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality.

Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise)

Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to

reduce picture noise. Press the 3 or 6 number key on

the remote control or CH on the unit until the picture clears up. To return to Auto Tracking, press

POWER off, then on again a few seconds later.

V-Lock Control

In Still mode, the 3 or 6 number key on the remote

control or CH on the unit operate as a V-Lock control to reduce jitter.

Record/Playback Time

Note: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

Unit auto adjusts clock for DST (Daylight SavingTime.)

???Spring (First Sunday in April)

DST : ON =>Sets clock ahead one hour.

???Autumn (Last Sunday in October)

DST : ON =>Turns clock back one hour.

???If your area does not observe Daylight Saving Time, select DST:OFF.

???Keep these time changes in mind when programming the unit for timer recordings.

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Operation Basic Setup Initial

Operation TV

Operation Advanced Operation Timer

Information Your For

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Location of Controls

POWER

Turns on or off.

FM/TV

Receives FM radio signal.

MUTE

Mutes the sound instantly.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects a channel.

SELECT UP/DOWN

Controls navigation around on-screen menu.

ACTION

Displays Main Menu.

NUMBER Keys

Selects a channel directly.

PLAY

Begins playback.

REWIND/SEARCH

Rewinds tape, and searches reverse scene.

PAUSE/SLOW

Pauses and slow motion and frame advance picture.

SLEEP

Turns off the unit automatically.

AUDIO

Selects the desired auio mode.

CM SKIP/ZERO SEARCH

In Stop mode, goes to the

counter ???0:00:00.??? In Play mode,

skips over 1 to 3 minutes of tape.

NITE

Color and picture intensity level are

adjusted during night time use.

SPEED

Selects recording speed.

STOP

Stops recording or playback.

LIGHT

See below.

DSS/CABLE

Sets the remote to control some basic DSS or Cable box functions.

RAPID TUNE

Displays the last channel you were watching.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Adjusts volume.

SET/BACK SPACE

Sets a selected menu, or goes back to correct.

PROGRAM

Displays SET PROGRAM screen.

You can set Timer Program and

On-Timer.

TRACKING UP/DOWN

Reduces picture noise during

Playback and Slow Motion.

ADD/DELETE

Adds or deletes a channel.

FAST FORWARDS/

SEARCH

Fast forwards tape, and searches forward scene.

DISPLAY/ENTER

Displays the VCR status and clock.

In DSS or CABLE mode, it may be necessary after channel selection.

TAPE POSITION

Finds out present tape position and amount of tape remaining.

REC

Records the program.

SEARCH

Goes directly to the desired recording. Locates end point of recording.

???When LIGHT is pressed, available buttons in the selected mode light up and the selected mode button (COMBO or DSS/CABLE) flashes for 5 seconds. If no button is pressed, light goes out in 5 seconds to conserve batteries. Also, by holding down a button, you can confirm the selected mode (mode button will flash) in the dark.

???When EJECT is pressed, the tape is ejected from Cassette Compartment.

If EJECT is pressed during recording, the unit will not respond to the command.

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Front View of the Unit and Indicators

Built-In Speaker

AUDIO VIDEO IN Jack

For dubbing.

POWER

See previous page.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

SET/BACK SPACE

See previous page.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

TRACKING UP/DOWN

SELECT UP/DOWN

See previous page.

STOP/EJECT

See previous page.

ACTION

Press together with REW.

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

ACTION

REWIND/SEARCH

See previous page.

ACTION

Press together with STOP.

PLAY

See previous page.

REPEAT

Repeats a recording.

FAST FORWARD/

SEARCH

See previous page.

REC

See previous page.

TIMER/FM

Sets a timer alarm up 60 min.

Enables FM Radio.

PHONES Jack

Connect an earphone or headphones.

PROG TIMER

Indicator

Lights when the unit is set for Timer Recording.

ON TIMER

Indicator

Lights when the On-Timer is set.

REC Indicator

Lights during recording.

Remote Sensor

Rear View of the Unit

VHF/UHF

AC Power Plug

When plugged into an AC outlet, the unit consumes 2.5 W of electric power in OFF condition.

VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal

In from your Antenna or Cable. Page 8

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Connections/ Initial Setup

(Ready to Play)

Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on.

Connecting

For ANT ./Cab le

Connect the cable from Antenna/Cable to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit.

For DSS/Cab le Bo x

Connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit with a RF cable.

WARNING:

Overtightening "Nut type" RF coaxial cables may damage jacks. Finger tighten only.

Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

Press Combo on the remote for Combo mode.

1 Plug the unit power cord into an

AC wall outlet.

Press POWER* on the remote or 2 unit. The unit comes on and auto

channel and clock set starts.

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

??? If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel in

your time zone. If you use a DSS reciever, it must be turned off.

AUTO CLOCK SET

PROCEEDING

CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY

IN from

ANT./CABLE

VH F/U H F

VHF/UHF

UNIT

Cable TV

Converter Box

VH F/U H F

IN from

ANT./CABLE

3Settings are made automatically. When setup is done, this screen appears.

If AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE screen appears, set the clock using

MANUAL CLOCK SET procedure on next page.

AUTO CLOCK SET

I S I NCOMPLETE

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY

PRESSING ACT I ON KEY

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Manual Clock Set

If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually set the clock as follows.

CLOCK and exit.

Reset all unit Memory Functions

When moving unit to a new location, or if a mistake was made in the Initial Setup section.

??? Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit.

1 Turn the unit Power on.

seconds.

???The power will shut off.

???Please ignore ???NO CASSETTE??? warning.

3 Do ???Initial Setup??? on page 8.

Note to CABLE System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Setup Initial

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Reset Language, Channels, Clock,

Press ACTION*

to display MAIN MENU.

2)Press ACTION repeatedly.

For French

M A IN M EN U

H ELL O

SE LE C T:

SET :ACT I O N

2) Press ACTION.

antenna system

(???TV??? or ???CABLE???).

??? After Channel Auto Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will be performed. (If clock is set manually, Clock

Auto Set will not be performed.)

SE LE C T:

SET :ACT I O N

DST : O N

SE LE C T HOUR

clock and exit this mode.

Time Zone Adjust

*Important:

If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again.

Time Zone Adjust

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

POWER

ACTION

ACTION key on the unit

STOP/EJECT REW/

ACTION

On Unit

You can operate the menu screen using

unit buttons. To display the menu, press STOP/ EJECT and REW together with no tape inserted. To exit the menu, repeat above with or without tape inserted until normal screen appears.

SELECT/SET :CH UP

:CH DOWN

:VOL UP

:VOL DOWN

NUMBER Keys

ADD/DLT

: CH UP

: CH DOWN

: VOLUME UP

:VOLUME DOWN

Whenever the menu or

Operation Basic

4)Press ACTION twice to exit.

??????TIME ZONE ADJUST??? returns to ???0??? if clock is set manually.

Add or Delete a Channel

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Ready Check List

All connections are made. Your unit is plugged in.

1

Record tab

To prevent tape jam,

remove loose or peeling labels from tapes.

Insert a cassette.

??? The unit power comes on automatically.

??? For ???LINE??? input, see bottom of next page.

Notes

???These features work best in SLP mode.

???After the unit is in Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes, it will switch to Stop mode automatically to protect the tape and the video head.

??? You cannot view another channel during recording.

???Stop =>Press STOP

???One Touch Recording (OTR)

???The unit stops recording at a preset time.

???PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit.

Notes

??? After the unit has been in Rec Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head.

??? The remaining recording time of an OTR can be displayed by pressing DISPLAY.

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

Recording (Editing) unit

Operation Basic

Caution

???Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement.

Press STOP

to stop dubbing.

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TV Operation

1 Press POWER* on the remote or unit.

Ready Check List

All connections are made.

Your unit is plugged in.

VOL + / VOL -

NIGHT (NITE) Mode

Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen is easier on your eyes during night time use.

N IGHT

Press NITE to set

NIGHT mode.

??? NIGHT mode may be selected when watching TV or playing a tape, or while in FM mode.

POWER

Press NITE to cancel.

??? Previous settings are restored.

??? NIGHT mode is canceled when power is turned off or power failure occurs.

??? Using the 100 key

When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the number keys, first press the 100 key, and then enter the remaining two digits.

??? Rapid Tune

Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching.

??? Audio Mute

Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound. Press again to restore the previous sound level.

??? Phones

Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones (not supplied) to the Phones Jack.

MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System

Receivable Broadcast Types

The following are possible audio broadcast types and

on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with

an ??? ??? mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To change the audio mode for these broadcasts, see the ???Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing??? section (below.)

Press DISPLAY to display

the broadcast signal being received.

100 KEY

DISPLAY

NITE

AUDIO

MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo (main language) and Secondary Audio Program (sub language) broadcasts are being received simultaneously. Select the STEREO or SAP audio mode.

MTS Stereo broadcast

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast. Select STEREO audio mode.

???If stereo broadcast is weak and the display flickers, select MONO audio mode for possibly better results.

SAP broadcast

Secondary Audio Program (sub language).

Select SAP audio mode for the sub language.

MONO broadcast

Normal monaural sound broadcast.

Operation TV

Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing

Press AUDIO to select the desired audio mode as described above.

(Arrow shows selection.)

???Each press of AUDIO will change the audio mode as shown below.

??????SAP??? is selected with first press of AUDIO.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

TV Timer Features

ON-TIMER with Alarm

This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 2 modes (TV, Playback, or FM radio).

You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute alarm that gradually increases in volume.

Ready Check List

The clock is set to the correct time.

TIMER/FM

Note

To Cancel ON-TIMER,

???If no button on the remote or unit (including a button used to turn off the alarm) is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on, it will turn itself back off.

Sleep Timer

SELECT/SET :CH UP

:CH DOWN

:VOL UP

:VOL DOWN

PROG

ADD/DLT

This unit can be set for auto power off.

until ???SLEEP TIMER 00??? appears to cancel.

SLEEP TIMER 30

SLEEP TIMER 60

SLEEP TIMER 90

SLEEP TIMER 00

DISPLAY

SLEEP

1:00(one minute)

2:00

one-minute 3:00 increase

until 10:00

60:00 (Max)

Note

??? While timer function is in progress, you can change channels on the unit

with CH while ???CANCEL/SET??? screen is not displayed.

Instant Alarm

Remaining Time

??? Pressing TIMER/FM repeatedly on the unit will change display as follows.

FM

FM

To cancel, press TIMER/FM then press ADD/DLT on the remote while CANCEL/SET screen is displayed.

3Alarm will sound at 0: 00.

Press any button to stop.

??? The volume of the alarm gradually increases for one minute and then continues to beep until any button is pressed.

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Closed Caption System

Closed Caption is ...

This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone.

Closed Caption Mode

Selections

Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2

A narration of selected TV programs is displayed.

Check TV program listings for CC(Closed Caption)

broadcasts.

Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2

The lower half of the screen will be blocked out. When the TV station broadcasts information, such as program listings, it will appear in this space.

Caption Mode: OFF

Closed Caption / Text narration will not be displayed.

NOTE :

The closed caption or text signal may be broadcast over C1, C2, or both. Also, text contents can vary so you may wish to try different settings.

Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program

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Operation TV

5

CAP C2

change the display as shown left.

??? The caption may be broadcast over CAP C1 or C2.

7display closed captioning.

??? To cancel, press MUTE again.

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FM Radio

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,

press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again.

FM Radio is ... This unit has an FM radio with built-in antenna, 9 station preset, and a band range of 87.5 ~ 108.1 MHz. You can even set the On-Timer (page 16) to wake up to your favorite radio station.

FM Radio Setup

in search mode.

To Make Corrections,

select station with a number key, then do step 3 again.

To exit FM mode,

press FM/TV on the remote or TIMER/FM twice on the unit.

Note

???FM radio cannot be recorded on a Video cassette.

???You may get better reception by repositioning the unit.

???You cannot select FM Radio mode during playback or record, or while a blue back screen (PROG, ACTION, MENU) is displayed.

???Once stations are set, the selected station and current time are displayed when FM Radio mode is entered. To remove time, press

DISPLAY. If DISPLAY is pressed again, the unit status screen appears.

display SET UP TV

Picture Adjustment

Operation TV

Picture Adjustment

???COLOR Control

Adjust color intensity.

???TINT Control

Adjust for natural flesh tones.

???BRIGHTNESS Control

Adjust picture brightness.

???PICTURE Control

Adjust picture intensity by adjusting both contrast and color level in the proper balance.

???SHARPNESS Control

Adjust picture sharpness.

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Timer Recording

You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away.

Ready Check List

All connections are made. Your unit is plugged in.

The clock is set to correct time. The tape is long enough.

The record tab is in place.

= Same time once a week

Repeat step 3 to set:

???start time, stop time

???Channel (or LINE for outside source)

???Speed (SP, LP, SLP)

???If you???re using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is

left on for timer recording.

???PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit.

PROG TIMER indicator

Timer Recording Using

unit Buttons

You can set a Timer Recording using ACTION key on the unit. (See page 11.)

Press STOP/EJECT and REW together without a tape inserted to display MAIN MENU.

PROGRAM??? and + to display the TIMER PROGRAM screen.

Repeat main steps 3 ~ 5.

Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress)

Hold down STOP for a few seconds to cancel the Timer Recording.

??? Any future daily or weekly recordings will be performed as programmed.

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN

:VOL UP

:VOL DOWN

PROG

ADD/DLT

STOP

Review, Replace or Clear Program

Contents : (Recording is not in progress)

1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 22.

???If there is a power interruption of more than one minute, the recording may not be performed or continued.

???If ???INCOMPLETE??? appears after all items have been set, check all entries and make necessary corrections.

Operation Timer

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Tape Operation

Search System is ...

Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape.

When timer recordings are made, program index and information are also included.

These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings.

NEXT : SEARCH

EX I T: STOP

see below.

to start search.

Play begins at search end. To searchforwardor back 1 index,

press FF or REW

while screen left in displayed (10 sec.).

Fig.2

??? To calculate the Index Number

Example 1:

To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.

Fig.3 IfsearchexceedsafewsecondsinBLANKarea.

End Point

INDEX

Program 2

Example 2:

To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.

Upon locating end point...

The unit searches slightly past end point, reverse searches, and plays the last few seconds of the program, then stops.

Press SEARCH button

Notes

???Make each entry within 10 seconds, or the Index Search mode will be canceled.

???If Index Search is started very close to an index mark, that index mark may not be counted in the search.

Notes

???If Program End Search is started very close to an index mark, that mark may be skipped over.

???To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.

FF

REW

Auto Operation Functions

???Auto Shut Off

No broadcast signal in TV (Only when Weak Signal Display is set to OFF), blank tape is Played for 5 minutes

=> Power turns off

???This feature is canceled if any button is pressed during above mode.

???Auto Playback

Insert a tape in Power off mode => Power turns on

???Playback begins if tape has no record tab.

???Auto Rewind (except for Recording) Tape reaches its end

=> Rewind => Stop

??? Playback Auto Eject (Repeat Play is ???OFF???)

Tape with no record tab reaches its end

Rewind => Stop => Eject

SELECT/SET :CH UP

Tape Position Display

To find out present tape position and amount of tape remaining.

Tape position is displayed for VHS-C Cassettes type, tapes under 30 minutes, and some other tapes, but the position is not correct.

:CH DOWN

:VOL UP

:VOL DOWN

NUMBER

Keys

FF

REW

TAPE

POSITION

SEARCH

DETECT I NG TAPE POS I TI ON

??????DETECTING TAPE POSITION??? is displayed only when a

cassette is first inserted and it takes several seconds for correct tape position to appear.

???The present tape position

indication and amount of tape remaining (according to tape speed) is displayed.

??? Tape remaining time display may not be precise.

Note

??? This function cannot display exact amount of tape remaining for tapes 30 minutes or less, or for tapes over 120 minutes in length.

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Zero Search

??? Unit goes into FF or REW mode and stops at

the last point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.

Note

??? If a blank portion exists on the tape, and

depending on the position of the mark, the mark display may be out of position.

Commercial Skip

By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback mode you can skip over 1 to 3 minutes of recorded tape in just a few seconds.

select skip time in Play mode.

??? No indication appears.

Repeat Play

Notes

???Playback repeats when tape end is reached or unrecorded portion over 30 seconds is detected.

???During playback, you may also press PLAY/

REPEAT repeatedly on the unit to select

REPEAT ???ON??? or ???OFF.???

Special VCR Features

Weak Signal Display ON/OFF

When ???ON??? is selected, the picture is displayed even when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent.

SELECT/SET :CH UP

:CH DOWN

:VOL UP

:VOL DOWN

ACTION

CM/ZERO

DISPLAY

COUNTER

RESET

Notes

??? ???ON??? =Picture is displayed regardless of signal condition, and may not always be clearly visible.

???OFF??? =Screen turns solid blue when signal is absent or weak.

??? If unit is connected to equipment which has blue

back feature, selecting ???ON??? will have no effect on the other equipment.

VCR Lock

All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Useful for families with small children.

Operation Advanced

VC R L OCK A C TI VATE D

VC R L OCK O FF

turn ???OFF.???

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Channel Caption is ...

Station names, e.g. ABC, TNN, etc. are set so they will appear when a channel is selected. Choose 24 preset names.

Channel Caption

Remote Warning ON/OFF

When Universal Remote Control (page 32) is

used, and this feature is set to ???ON,??? a warning appears whenever an invalid key is pressed in

DSS or Cable mode.

Caption List is complete.

SELECT/SET :CH UP

:CH DOWN

:VOL UP

:VOL DOWN

To Make Corrections

ACTION

ADD/DLT

V-Chip Control Feature

Enter Secret Code

A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings.

SELECT/SET :CH UP

:CH DOWN

:VOL UP

:VOL DOWN

ACTION

NUMBER Keys

ADD/DLT

again for confirmation.

???Step 2) not necessary when changing rating or secret code.

???Take care that you are not observed entering the secret code.

Changing your secret code

Operation Advanced

three times to exit.

Notes

???DO NOT forget your secret code.

???Once ratings are set, restricted tapes or programs cannot be accessed

unless the secret code is entered.

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??????ON??? => V-Chip Control is activated.

??????OFF??? => V-Chip Control is deactivated.

Note

??? ???NEXT PAGE??? displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts.

??????ON??? => V-Chip Control is activated.

??????OFF??? => V-Chip Control is deactivated.

Note

??? ???NEXT PAGE??? displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Not necessary except when viewing

Canadian tapes or broadcasts.

Note

??? You may select from standard TV ratings

(chart 1), or customize to a specific content rating

(chart 2).

charts next page.)

??? Ratings highlighted in Green will be blocked. Ratings in white letters will not be blocked.

RAT I NG EXCEEDED
CH 08

Blocking Message

<When V-Chip Control is activated>

US MOVIES RATINGS

GGENERAL AUDIENCE:

All ages admitted.

??? If a program or movie exceeds the ratings you have set, a message will

----appear on a black background and sound is muted.

To View a Blocked Program / Movie

[Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control]

Enter your secret code (ACCESS CODE) in the Blocking Message screen.

SELECT/SET :CH UP

:CH DOWN

:VOL UP

:VOL DOWN

ACTION

DISPLAY

US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS:Chart 1

US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 2

Operation Advanced

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Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature

Universal Remote Control is...

The Remote Control may be set up to control some basic DSS or Cable box functions.

The Universal Remote Control Setup

1Find your DSS box or Cable box

Brand Code Number from one of the charts on the next page.

??? For code 100 or greater, first press 100 key, then the remaining digits. E.g. for 102, press

100, then press 0, and then press 2.

3Confirm code entry.

Press POWER * to turn selected unit ON or OFF.

??? See below for controllable functions in each mode.

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. If you get no results, your particular brand cannot be controlled.

Using the Universal Remote Control

Once the remote control has been properly set up, you can select COMBO, DSS or CABLE mode depending on which functions you wish to control. (See below.)

Set to COMBO:

???All TV and VCR functions.

Set to DSS CABLE:

???Basic VCR functions, e.g. PLAY, REC, etc.

???CABLE/DSS functions, e.g. POWER, ENTER, number keys (except 100 key), CH UP/DOWN.

POWER

COMBO

DSS/ CABLE

NUMBER Keys

ENTER

DSS Brand Code Numbers

Cable Box Brand Code Numbers

Notes

???In DSS or CABLE mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing number keys for channel selection.

???In DSS or CABLE mode, POWER, CH Up/Down, number Keys, ACTION, PROG, DISPLAY,

SEARCH, R-TUNE, FM/TV, or ADD/DLT are not available. Press COMBO to use these functions.

???Depending on your DSS receiver or Cable box brand, some of the functions listed may not be remote controllable.

???Some DSS receiver or Cable box brands require you to turn on the power manually.

???Due to changes in infra-red commands used by manufacturers, some brands have several codes. If your unit does not respond to the first code, please try the next one.

Operation Advanced

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On-Screen Display (OSD)

VCR Status & Clock Display

Press DISPLAY

to display or remove the overlay.

Types (See page 15.)

Blue Screen Display

Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in Play mode, or when the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the

Weak Signal Display set to ???OFF??? (see page 27), the screen will turn solid blue.

Channel & Function Display

When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit mode or channel number will be displayed. (Some station names may also appear if

Channel Caption is set. See page 28.)

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A BC

Before Requesting Service

Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit.

Power

No power???

Monitor

No picture or sound...

Poor picture with normal sound...

Poor sound with normal picture...

Poor TV reception...

No color or poor color...

Ghost (multiple) images...

TV programs cannot be watched...

Channel cannot be selected...

VCR

TV program cannot be

recorded...

Timer recording cannot be performed???

No playback picture, or the playback

picture is noisy or contains streaks...

VCR cannot be controlled...

Remote Control

Unit cannot be controlled...

ACTION, PROG and FM/TV

buttons cannot be selected...

Miscellaneous

Video cassette cannot be inserted...

Video cassette cannot be removed...

Tape cannot be ejected or inserted...

Video cassette ejects when a recording is started, or the power

is turned off for timer recording...

In Stop mode, the VCR motor

(CYLINDER) continues to rotate...

VCR cannot be controlled...

Correction

???Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

???Set POWER button to ON.

Correction

???Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8)

???Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

???Set POWER button to ON.

???Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 21)

???Adjust VOLUME control. (P. 14)

???Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 21)

???Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 21)

???Install a directional antenna.

???Make sure the selected channel is in unit???s memory. (P. 10, 11)

???Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.

Correction

???Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8)

???Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)

??? Check that clock is set to current time and date.

???Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel to be recorded.

???Set recording Start/Stop times correctly. (P. 22-23)

???Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer recording even after power is restored.

???Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P. 4)

???Try Head Cleaning. (P. 4)

???Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)

???Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.

Correction

???Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P. 7) so that signal is unobstructed.

???Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 3)

???Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)

???Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference.

???Check remote batteries.

Correction

???Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.

???Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

???Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after turning POWER off, then back on.

???Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P. 3)

???To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.

Information Your For

If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA(7262).

To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com.

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Limited Warranty

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC

CORPORATION OF AMERICA

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF

MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC., AVE. 65 de Infanter??a, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic/Quasar Video Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as ???the warrantor???) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (???warranty period???), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or

(b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product.The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

During the ???Labor??? warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the ???Parts??? warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period.

If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold ???as is.??? A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service

For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-Home Service (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing ???xed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV???s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV???s, or onscreen data in a stationary and ???xed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modi???cation, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, of???ce, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER ???LIMITED WARRANTY

COVERAGE.??? THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you speci???c legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor??? s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE

APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR

RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory

For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:

1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST. or send e-mail : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.

Accessory Purchases:

1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277 Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (Monday-Friday 6 am-5 pm; Saturday 6 am-10:30 am, PST)

(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:

Ave. 65 de Infanter??a, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787)750-4300 Fax (787)768-2910

As of August 2002

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Information Your For

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gu??a para r??pida consulta

Connexiones/Configuracion Inicial

Conecte por favor todas las conexiones del cable o de la antena antes de turing

potencia. Conectando el cordon AC de la VCR en toma de pared iniciara automaticamente la

Conectando

P ara Ant./Cab le

Conecte Ant./Cable a la entrada de antena de la TV (VHF/UHF).

P ara Sistema Digital de Satelite (DSS)/

Con ver tidor de cab le

Conecte la salida del convertidor de cable la "VHF/UHF" con el RF cable.

Realizando Configuracion Inicial

Presione COMBO para modo del combo. 1Tape el cable electrico de la unidad en el

enchufe de pared de la CA. POWER de la prensa en el telecontrol o la unidad. La unidad se adelanta y comienzo auto del canal y del reloj.

Ajuste Manual del Reloj

Si el ajuste autom??tico del reloj no se ha completado, ajuste el reloj manualmente de la siguiente manera:

1)Presione la tecla ACTION en el control remoto para visualizar la pantalla del men?? RELOJ.

2)Presione ?????? para seleccionar

ajuste la fecha, a??o, hora y DST (Hora de Verano).

3) Presione dos veces la tecla ACTION para poner el RELOJ en marcha y salir.

Ajustar de nuevo el reloj

1 Presione ACTION para exhiba el men??.

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

AUTO CLOCK SET

PROCEEDING

CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY

Si usa convertidor de cable, enciendala y seleccione el Servicio Publico de Canales de Television (PBS) en su horario de uso o tiempo de su zona. Si utiliza receptor DSS este debe de estar apagado.

AUTO CLOCK SET

I S I NCOMPLETE

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY

PRESSING ACT I ON KEY

Selecciones se realizaran automaticamente cuando

la configuracion termine, la pantalla siguiente aparecera.

Si "AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE" aparece en pantalla, coloque el tiempo usando el procedimiento manual (MANUAL CLOCK SET), vealo enseguida.

modo.

Operaciones b??sicas para la reproducci??n

leng??eta para prevenci??n de grabaci??n.

???Para encontrar una escena en particular

B??squeda hacia adelante => Presione FF B??squeda hacia atr??s => Presione REW

???Para ver una imagen fija (congelada) => Presione

PAUSE/SLOW

???Para ver en c??mara lenta => Mantenga pulsado el bot??n PAUSE/SLOW en el modo de imagen fija

???Para ver im??genes cuadro a cuadro => Presione PAUSE/SLOW en el modo de imagen fija

???Para parar => Presione STOP

???Para rebobinar la cinta => Presione REW

???Para hacer avanzar la cinta r??pidamente => Presione FF

???Para expulsar la cinta => Presione EJECT en el control remoto o STOP/EJECT en el videograbador combinado

Operaciones b??sicas para la grabaci??n

Inserte un casete con la leng??eta 1 para prevenci??n de grabado.

??? El videograbador combinado se enciende autom??ticamente.

Seleccione la velocidad de grabaci??n.

3Presione SPEED.

SP = reproducci??n normal

LP = reproducci??n larga

SLP = reproducci??n super larga

??? La velocidad seleccionada debe aparecer en la pantalla.

grabaci??n, presione PAUSE/SLOW para hacer una pausa durante la grabaci??n.

??? No podr?? ver otro canal durante la grabaci??n.

???Para parar =>Presione STOP.

???El videograbador combinado deja de grabar a una hora prefijada.

(Grabaci??n de un toque) Presione REC repetidamente para

ajustar la hora de grabaci??n (30 min

Grabaci??n con temporizador

TER M l NAR : P R O G / ACTION

para ajustar.

???1 - 31 = Grabaci??n ??nica

???DIARIO = a la misma hora de lunes a viernes

???SEMANAL = a la misma hora una vez a la

semana

Fecha de hoy

Repita el paso 3 para ajustar:

hora de comienzo, hora de parada, canal

(o LINEA para una fuente exterior), velocidad (SP, LP, SLP)

cable, aseg??rese que se encuentra en el canal deseado y que la alimentaci??n queda conectada para grabar con temporizador.

??? El indicador PROG TIMER se enciende en el videograbador combinado.

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