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I n i t i a Combination VCR l S Operating Instructions e t u p Models No . PVQ - 1312W / PVQ - 1312B Basic PVQ - 2012 / PVQ - 2512 Operation T V O p e r a t i o n Timer Operation Advanced Operation • Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 and 9 . F ® As an E NERGY ST A R Partner , o r Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has Y determined that this product or product model meets o ® the E NERGY ST A R guidelines for energy efficiency . u r I n f L o S Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect , r Q m operate , or adjust this product . Please save this manual . T 0 a Spanish Quick Use Guide is included . 6 t 0 i o 5 ( GuÃa para rápida consulta en español está incluida . ) A n For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com
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Impor tant Safeguards and Precautions READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . HEED ALL 1 S A F E A N T E N N A A N D C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT A n o u t s i d e a n t e n n a o r c a b l e s y s t e m m u s t b e p r o p e r l y g r o u n d e d t o p r o v i d e s o m e p r o t e c t i o n NEC - NATIONAL I N S TA L L AT I O N ANTENNA LEAD a g a i n s t b u i l t u p s t a t i c c h a r g e s ELECTRICAL CODE IN WIRE a n d v o l t a g e . S e c t i o n 8 1 0 o f ANTENNA GROUND 1 POW ER SOURCE CAUTION DISCHARGE UNIT CLAMP ( NEC SECTION 810 - 20 ) the National Electrical Code , O p e r a t e o n l y f r o m p ow e r s o u r c e i n d i c a t e d o n u n i t GROUNDING CONDUCTORS ANSI / NFPA 70 ( in Canada , ( NEC SECTION 810 - 21 ) ELECTRIC o r i n t h i s m a n u a l . I f u n c e r t a i n , h ave yo u r E l e c t r i c SERVICE GROUND CLAMPS EQUIPMENT p a r t 1 o f t h e C a n a d i a n U t i l i t y S e r v i c e C o m p a ny o r V i d e o P r o d u c t s D e a l e r POWER SERVICE GROUNDING E l e c t r i c a l C o d e ) p r o v i d e s ELECTRODE SYSTEM ve r if y yo u r h o m e p o we r s o u r c e . ( NEC ART 250 , PART H ) i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g p r o p e r 2 POW E R C O R D P L U G g r o u n d i n g o f t h e m a s t a n d s u p p o r t i n g s t r u c t u r e , g r o u n d i n g Fo r s a fe t y , t h i s u n i t h a s a p o l a r i z e d t y p e p l u g ( o n e o f t h e l e a d - i n w i r e t o a n a n t e n n a d i s c h a r g e u n i t , s i z e o f w i d e bl a d e ) , o r a t h r e e - w i r e g r o u n d i n g t y p e p l u g . g r o u n d i n g c o n d u c t o r s , l o c a t i o n o f a n t e n n a d i s c h a r g e u n i t , A l way s h o l d t h e p l u g f i r m l y a n d m a ke s u r e yo u r c o n n e c t i o n t o g r o u n d i n g e l e c t r o d e s , a n d r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r h a n d s a r e d r y w h e n p l u g g i n g i n o r u n p l u g g i n g t h e t h e g r o u n d i n g e l e c t r o d e . AC p o w e r c o r d . R e g u l a r l y r e m o ve d u s t , d i r t , e t c . 2 K E E P A N T E N N A C L E A R O F H I G H VOLTAGE o n t h e p l u g . POW E R L I N E S O R C I R C U I T S POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION : L o c a t e a n o u t s i d e a n t e n n a s y s t e m we l l away f r o m p o w e r T h e p l u g f i t s i n t o o u t l e t o n e way . I f i t c a n n o t b e f u l l y l i n e s a n d e l e c t r i c l i g h t o r p ow e r c i r c u i t s s o i t w i l l n eve r t o u c h i n s e r t e d , t r y r eve r s i n g i t . I f i t s t i l l w i l l n o t f i t , h ave a n t h e s e p ow e r s o u r c e s s h o u l d i t eve r fa l l . W h e n i n s t a l l i n g e l e c t r i c i a n i n s t a l l t h e p r o p e r wa l l o u t l e t . D o n o t a n t e n n a , a b s o l u t e l y n eve r t o u c h p o we r l i n e s , c i r c u i t s o r t a m p e r w i t h t h e p l u g . o t h e r p o we r s o u r c e s a s t h i s c o u l d b e fa t a l . GRO U N D I N G P L U G C AUTION : USING THE UNIT T h e p l u g r e q u i r e s a t h r e e - h o l e gr o u n d i n g o u t l e t . Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location , I f n e c e s s a r y , h ave a n e l e c t r i c i a n i n s t a l l t h e p r o p e r refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards . o u t l e t . D o n o t t a m p e r w i t h t h e p l u g . 1 K E E P U N I T W E L L AWAY F ROM WAT E R O R 3 POW E R C O R D MOISTURE , such as vases , sinks , tubs , etc . To avo i d u n i t m a l f u n c t i o n , a n d t o p r o t e c t a g a i n s t 2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN , MOISTURE , OR STRONG electr ical shock , fire or personal injur y : IMPAC T , u n p l u g u n i t a n d h ave i t i n s p e c t e d by a q u a l i f i e d - Ke e p p ow e r c o r d away f r o m h e a t i n g a p p l i a n c e s ser vice technician before use . a n d wa l k i n g t ra f f i c . D o n o t r e s t h e a v y o b j e c t s o n , or roll such objects over the power cord . 3 ELECTRICAL STORMS - D o n o t t a m p e r w i t h t h e c o r d i n a n y way . D u r i n g a l i g h t n i n g s t o r m , o r b e fo r e l e av i n g u n i t u nu s e d fo r - A n ex t e n s i o n c o r d s h o u l d h ave t h e s a m e t y p e ex t e n d e d p e r i o d s o f t i m e , d i s c o n n e c t a l l e q u i p m e n t f r o m t h e p l u g ( p o l a r i ze d o r g r o u n d i n g ) a n d mu s t b e p ow e r s o u r c e a s w e l l a s t h e a n t e n n a a n d c a bl e s y s t e m . s e c u r e l y c o n n e c t e d . 4 WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN - O ve r lo a d e d w a l l o u t l e t s o r ex t e n s i o n c o r d s i s a • DO NOT OPERATE IF : f i r e h a z a r d . - liquid has spilled into unit . - Fr aye d c o r d s , d a m a g e d p l u g s , a n d d a m a g e d o r - u n i t wa s d r o p p e d o r o t h e r w i s e d a m a g e d . c ra cke d w i r e i n s u l a t i o n a r e h a z a r d o u s a n d - u n i t e m i t s s m o ke , m a l o d o r s , o r n o i s e s . s h o u l d b e r e p l a c e d by a q u a l i f i e d e l e c t r i c i a n . I m m e d i a t e l y u n p l u g u n i t , a n d h ave i t i n s p e c t e d by a s e r v i c e t e c h n i c i a n t o avo i d p o t e n t i a l f i r e a n d s h o ck h a z a r d s . 4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES • Never drop or push any object through openings in unit . Ve n t i l a t i o n o p e n i n g s i n t h e c a b i n e t r e l e a s e h e a t Touching internal parts may cause electric shock or fire hazard . g e n e r a t e d d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n . I f bl o cke d , h e a t • Ke e p m a g n e t i c o b j e c t s , s u c h a s s p e a ke r s , away f r o m u n i t bu i l d - u p m ay r e s u l t i n a f i r e h a z a r d o r h e a t t o avo i d e l e c t r i c a l i n t e r fe r e n c e . d a m a g e t o c a s s e t t e s . 5 USING ACCESSORIES Fo r yo u r p r o t e c t i o n : a . N eve r c ove r ve n t i l a t i o n s l o t s w h i l e u n i t i s O N , U s e o n l y a c c e s s o r i e s r e c o m m e n d e d by t h e m a n u fa c t u r e r t o o r o p e ra t e u n i t w h i l e p l a c e d o n a b e d , s o fa , avo i d r i s k o f f i r e , s h o ck , o r o t h e r h a z a r d s . r u g , o r o t h e r s o f t s u r fa c e . 6 CLEANING UNIT b . Avo i d bu i l t - i n i n s t a l l a t i o n , s u c h a s a b o o k c a s e Unplug unit . Use a clean , dry , chemically untreated cloth to gently o r ra ck , u n l e s s p r o p e r l y ve n t i l a t e d . remove dust or debris . DO NOT USE cleaning fluids , aerosols , or forced air that could over - spray , or seep into unit and cause 5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR electrical shock . Any substance , such as wax , adhesive tape , etc . SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES may mar the cabinet surface . Exposure to greasy , humid , or dusty Do not place unit over or near a heater or areas may adversely affect inter nal parts . regulator , in direct sunlight , etc . If unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place , S E RV I C E moisture may condense in unit and on the tape 1 D O N OT S E RV I C E P RO D U C T YO U R S E L F causing damage . If , after carefully following detailed operating instr uctions , the 6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY unit does not operate proper ly , do not attempt to open or • N eve r p l a c e u n i t o n s u p p o r t o r remove covers , or make any adjustments not descr ibed in the s t a n d t h a t i s n o t f i r m , l eve l , manual . Unplug unit and contact a qualified ser vice technician . and adequately strong . 2 REPLACEMENT OF PA RTS T h e u n i t c o u l d fa l l c a u s i n g Make sure the ser vice technician uses only par ts specified ser ious injur y to a child or by t h e m a n u fa c t u r e r , o r h ave e q u a l s a fe t y c h a ra c t e r i s t i c s a s a d u l t a n d d a m a g e t o t h e u n i t . o r i g i n a l p a r ts . T h e u s e o f u n a u t h o r i ze d s u b s t i t u t e s m ay • M o ve a ny a p p l i a n c e a n d c a r t r e s u l t i n f i r e , e l e c t r i c s h o ck , o r o t h e r h a z a r d s . combination with care . Quick 3 S A F E T Y C H E C K A F T E R S E RV I C I N G s t o p s , ex c e s s i ve fo r c e , a n d u n eve n After unit is ser viced or repaired , request that a through safety surfaces may cause objects to over tur n . check be done as described in the manufacturers ’ ser vice • C a r e f u l l y fo l l ow a l l o p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s . literature to insure video unit is in safe operating condition . For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 2
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Safety Precautions / Mesures de sécurité Warning : To prevent fire or shock hazard , do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture . Caution : To prevent electric shock , match wide blade of plug to wide slot , fully inser t . Avertissement : Afin de prévenir tout risque di ’ ncendie ou de chocs électriques , ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive . Attention : Pour éviter les chocs électriques , introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqua ’ u fond . This video recorder , equipped with the HQ ( High Quality ) System , is compatible with mar k . It is recommended that existing VHS equipment . Only use those tapes with the only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2 , 4 , 6 , and 8 hour VCR machines be used . This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with § 15.119 of the FCC r ules . FCC WARNING : Any unauthoriz ed changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users ’ authority to operate . This symbol war ns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may CAUTION have sufficient magnitude to cause electr ic shock . Therefore , it is RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside par t of this unit . CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK , DO NOT This symbol aler ts the user that impor tant literature concer ning the REMOVE COVER ( OR BACK ) NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS operation and maintenance of this unit has been included . INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 Industr ies Alliance : < http : / / w w w . e i a e.org . > Congratulations A c c e s s o r i e s on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated Remote Control and reliable products on the market today . Used L S S Q 0 3 0 8 properly , it will bring you and your family years of ( P V Q - 1 3 1 2 W ) enjoyment . Please fill in the information below . The serial number is on the tag located on the L S S Q 0 2 8 0 back of your unit . ( P V Q - 1 3 1 2 B / P V Q - 2 0 1 2 / P V Q - 2 5 1 2 ) Date of Purchase Batteries 2 “ AA � Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No . Model No . To order accessories , Serial No . call toll free 1 - 800 - 332 - 5368 . Loading the Batteries Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Break off the tab to . To record again . prevent recording Battery replacement caution Record • Do not mix old and new batteries . Cover the hole Tab • Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries . with cellophane tape . S c r e w d r i v e r 3
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Unit Information S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Head Cleaning Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually Display cause video heads to become clogged . Picture Tube : 13 inch measured diagonal 90 ° deflection picture tube H e a d C l o g S e n s o r ( PVQ - 1312W / PVQ - 1312B ) Dur ing playback this screen appears if clogging is 20 inch measured diagonal detected . To remove screen , press PLAY on the 90 ° deflection picture tube remote or unit . ( PVQ - 2012W ) • Use d “ ry � type head cleaning cassette only . 25 inch measured diagonal ( Part No . NV - TCL30PT is recommended . ) 110 ° deflection Picture Tube ( P V Q - 2 5 1 2 ) • Follow cleaning tape directions carefully . VCR Excessive use of head Video Recording 2 rotary heads helical cleaning tape can shorten V I DE O HEADS MAY System : scanning system the video head life . LEAN I N G NEED C PL EASE I NSERT HEAD Audio Track : 1 track • If head clog symptoms persist , CLEAN I NG CASSETTE Tuner OR REFER TO M ANUAL contact your nearest Factory Broadcast Channels : VHF 2 ~ 13 , UHF 14 ~ 69 Service Center or authorized END : PL AY KEY CABLE Channels : Midband A through I ( 14 ~ 22 ) Service Center . ( See Page 32 . ) Superband J through W ( 23 ~ 36 ) Hyperband AA ~ EEE ( 37 ~ 64 ) Lowband A - 5 ~ A - 1 ( 95 ~ 99 ) Special CABLE channel 5A ( 01 ) Built - in Head Cleaner Ultraband 65 ~ 94 , 100 ~ 125 Your unit is equipped with a built - in , non - chemical General head cleaning system that helps prevent clogging Power Source : 120 V AC , 60 Hz of the video heads . Cleaning is performed each Power Consumption : Power On time a video cassette is loaded or unloaded . Approx . 69 watts Note : This feature is preventative only . If the video ( PVQ - 1312W / PVQ - 1312B ) heads are seriously clogged , consider the use of a Approx . 110 watts ( PVQ - 2012 ) chemical non - abrasive head cleaning kit or take the Approx . 130 watts ( PVQ - 2512 ) unit to a Service Center . Power Off Approx . 2.5 watts Television System : EIA Standard NTSC color Features for a Quality Picture Speaker : 1 piece Operating Temperature : 5C ° ~ 40C ° ( 41F ° ~ 104F ° ) Digital Auto Tracking Operating Humidity : 10 % ~ 75 % Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for Weight : 12 Kg ( 26.42 lbs . ) optimum picture quality . ( PVQ - 1312W / PVQ - 1312B ) Manual Tracking Control ( to reduce picture noise ) 23 Kg ( 50.6 lbs . ) ( PVQ - 2012 ) Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to 3 1 Kg ( 68.2 lbs . ) ( P V Q - 2 5 1 2 ) reduce picture noise . Press the 3 or 6 number key on 386 ( W ) X 385 ( H ) X 374 ( D ) mm Dimensions : on the unit until the the remote control or CH 15 - 3 / 16 � ( W ) X 15 - 3 / 16 � ( H ) X 14 - 3 / 4 � ( D ) picture clears up . To return to Auto Tracking , press ( PVQ - 1312W / PVQ - 1312B ) POWER off , then on again a few seconds later . 515 ( W ) X 505 ( H ) X 474 ( D ) mm TM 20 - 5 / 16 � ( W ) X 19 - 7 / 8 � ( H ) X 18 - 11 / 16 � ( D ) Picture Tube PanaBlack TM ( PVQ - 2012 ) picture tube for PVQ - 2512 use a PanaBlack 634 ( W ) X 590 ( H ) X 464 ( D ) mm better color reproduction and picture contrast . 24 - 15 / 16 � ( W ) X 23 - 1 / 4 � ( H ) X 18 - 1 / 4 � ( D ) ( PVQ - 2512 ) Record / Playback Time Note : Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice . Only use tapes with the mark in this unit . DST ( Daylight Saving Time ) Type of Video Cassette Tape Speed Unit auto adjusts clock for DST ( Daylight Saving Time . ) S e t t i n g T 6 0 T 1 6 0 T 1 2 0 � Spring ( First Sunday in April ) 2 H o u r s DST : ON = > Sets clock ahead one hour . SP ( Standard Play ) 1 Hour 2 Hour 40 Minutes � Autumn ( Last Sunday in October ) 5 Hours DST : ON = > Turns clock back one hour . LP ( Long Play ) 2 Hours 4 Hours 20 Minutes • If your area does not obser ve Daylight Saving Time , select DST:OFF . SLP ( Super Long Play ) 3 Hours 8 Hours 6 Hours • Keep these time changes in mind when For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 4
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Table of Contents I m p o r t a n t S a f e g u a r d s a n d P r e c a u t i o n s / S a f e t y P r e c a u t i o n s . . 2 , 3 Initial Before Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unit Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setup Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 C o n n e c t i o n s / I n i t i a l S e t u p ( R e a d y t o P l a y ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 , 9 Basic R e s e t L a n g u a g e , C h a n n e l s , C l o c k , T i m e Z o n e A d j u s t . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 , 1 1 Operation Playback a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Record On a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Copy Your Tapes ( Dubbing ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 TV TV Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Picture Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Operation TV Timer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 , 17 Closed Caption System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 , 19 Timer Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 , 21 Operation Advanced Tape Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ~ 24 Special VCR Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 , 26 V - Chip Control Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ~ 29 Operation For On - Screen Display ( OSD ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0 Your Before Requesting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Servicenter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Information Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 S p a n i s h Q u i c k U s e G u i d e / G u à a p a r a r á p i d a c o n s u l t a . . . . . . . . . 3 4 , 3 5 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC 5
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Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT button : 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 . E J E C T N I T E Color and picture intensity level are Ejects tape . adjusted during night time use . POWER SLEEP Tur n on or off the unit . Tur ns off the unit autmatically . DISPLAY TRACKING UP / DOWN D i s p l ay s t h e V C R Reduces picture noise during status and clock . Playback and Slow Motion . N U M B E R k eys TAPE POSITION Selects a channel directly . Finds out present tape position and amount of ADD / DELETE tape remaining . Adds or deletes a channel . COUNTER RESET S E A R C H Resets to 0 “ : 00 : 00 � at Goes directly to the desired the desired position . recording . Locates end point of recording . RAPID TUNE CHANNEL UP / DOWN D i s p l ay s t h e l a s t c h a n n e l Selects a channel . you were watching . SELECT UP / DOWN MUTE Control the navigation around Mutes the sound instantly . on - screen menu . PROGRAM VOLUME UP / DOWN Displays SET PROGRAM screen . Adjusts volume . You can set Timer Program and SET / BACK SPACE On - Timer . Sets a selected menu , or goes back to correct . FAST FORWARD / SEARCH Fast forwards tape , and searches forward scene . ACTION D i s p l ay s m a i n m e nu . CM / ZERO In Stop mode , goes to the S TOP counter 0 “ : 00 : 00 . � In Play mode , Stops recording or playback . skips over 1 to 3 minutes of tape . SPEED REC Selects recording speed . Records the program . PLAY REWIND / SEARCH B e g i n s p l ay b a ck . Rewinds tape , and searches reverse scene . PAUSE / SLOW Pauses and slow motion and frame advance picture . For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 6
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I Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel n i t i < Model PVQ - 2012 unit shown > a l S e t u p P O W E R V O L C H STOP / EJECT REW / FF / REC FTIMER / FMM POWER VOL CH STOP / EJECT REW / FF / REC TIMER / APLAY / REPEATT PLAY / REPE P R O G T I M E R R E C O N T I M E R VIDEO IN AUDIO IINN VIDEO IN AUDIO A C T I O N Built - In Speaker PHONES Jack Connect an AUDIO VIDEO IN Jack ear phone or For dubbing . R E W I N D / S E A R C H headphones . S e e p r ev i o u s p a g e . POW E R AC T I O N PRO G T I M E R S e e p r ev i o u s p a g e . Press together with STOP . I n d i c a t o r Lights when the VOLUME UP / DOWN P L AY unit is set fo r SET / BACK SPACE S e e p r ev i o u s p a g e . Timer Recording . S e e p r ev i o u s p a g e . R E P E AT Repeats a recording . ON T I M E R CHANNEL UP / DOWN I n d i c a t o r T R AC K I N G U P / D OWN FA S T F O RWA R D / Lights when the SELECT UP / DOWN S E A R C H On - Timer is set . S e e p r ev i o u s p a g e . S e e p r ev i o u s p a g e . REC Indicator S TO P / E J E C T R E C L i g h t s d u r i n g S e e p r ev i o u s p a g e . S e e p r ev i o u s p a g e . recording . AC T I O N Press together with REW . R e m o t e S e n s o r TIMER S e e a b o ve . S e e Sets a timer alar m up 60 . previous page . Rear View of the Unit < Models PVQ - 1312W / PVQ - 1312B unit shown > Easy Grip - Handle Use when transporting the unit . AC Pow e r P l u g When plugged into VHF / UHF Antenna an AC outlet , the VHF / UHF Input Terminal unit consumes 2.5 W In from your Antenna or Cable . of electric power in Page 8 . OFF condition . 7
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Connections / Initial Setup ( Ready to Play ) Please make all cable or antenna connections before plugging into the AC outlet . Plugging the unit power cord into an AC outlet star ts How to Connect auto channel and clock set . C o n n e c t i n g IN from . A N T / C A B L E For ANT . / Cable Connect the cable from VHF / UHF VHF / UHF Antenna / Cable to the VHF / UHF terminal on the unit . V H F / U H F U N I T For DSS / Cab le Bo x Cable T V Connect the OUT jack on your Conve r ter Box cable box to the VHF / UHF terminal on the unit with a RF VHF / UHF cable . WA R N I N G : VHF / UHF Over tightening " Nut type " RF coaxial cables may damage jacks . Finger tighten only . IN from . A N T / C A B L E Initial Setup ( Ready to Play ) Settings are made Plug the unit power cord into an automatically . When setup is 1 AC wall outlet . 3 done , this screen appears . Press Power * on the remote or unit . The unit comes on and auto 2 2 / 6 / 2002 WED 12 : 00P M channel and clock set starts . DST : ON SETT I NG : CH 1 0 AUTO CL OCK SET MPLETED CO CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING If AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE screen • If you use a cable box , turn it on and set it to the appears , set the clock using Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS ) channel in MANUAL CLOCK SET your time zone . If you use a DSS reciever , it procedure on next page . must be turned off . UTO CL OCK SET A AUTO CLOCK SET I S I NCOMP L ETE PROCEEDING PLEASE SET CLOCK BY RESS I NG ACT I ON KEY P CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 8
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Manual Clock Set Reset all unit Memory Functions I n i If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete , manually When moving unit to a new location , or if a t i set the clock as follows . mistake was made in the Initial Setup section . a l • Make sure a tape is not inser ted in the unit . S Press ACTION on the Remote to < M o d e l P V Q - 2 0 1 2 u n i t s h o w n > e display SET CLOCK Menu screen . 1 t u p CL OCK SET : 1 / / DST : ON SEL E C T M ON TH P O W E R V O L C H S T O P / E J E C T R E W / F F / R E C T I M E R / F M POWER VOL CH STOP / EJECT REW / FF / REC TIMER / F P L A Y / R E P E A T PLAY / REPEA P R O G T I M E R R E C O N T I M E R SELECT : VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO I A C T I O N SET : END : ACT I ON to select the month Press Turn the unit 1 and press t o s e t . I n t h e s a m e Power on . 2 manner , select and set the date , Press and hold both PLAY and year , time , and DST . ( Daylight 2 F F on the unit for more than 5 Saving Time ) seconds . C LOCK SET • The power will shut off . • Please ignore N “ O CASSETTE � war ning . : 2 / 6 / 2002 WED 12 00 PM DST : ON SELE C T COMPLETED Do “ Initial Setup � on page 8 . 3 SET : END : ACT I O N Press ACTION twice to start CLOCK and exit . 3 POWER SELECT / SET Note to CABLE System Installer : C H U P This reminder is provided to call the : C H D O W N ACTION CABLE ( Cable TV ) System InstallersEC : VOL UP attention to Ar ticle 820 - 40 of the Nerifies : VOL DOWN that provides guidelines for proppecon - f grounding and , in par ticular , se that the cable ground shall b cm nected to the grounding syste o thele building , as close to the point of cab entr y as practical . 9
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Reset Language , Channels , Clock , M A I N MENU Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU . 1 LANGUAGE VCR T V EX I T C H CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I O N Clock Language Channels 2 1 ) P r e s s t o 1 ) P r e s s t o 1 ) P r e s s t o s e l e c t “ C L O C K . � s e l e c t “ C H . � s e l e c t l a n g u a g e M A I N MENU i c o n . M A I N MENU M A I N MENU VCR LANGUAGE T V VCR LANGUAGE T V LANGUAGE T V VCR T EX I T C H CLOCK C H CLOCK EX I T C H SELECT : SELECT : EX I T C H CLOCK SET : ACT I O N SET : ACT I O N SELECT : SET : ACT I ON 2 ) Press ACTION . 2 ) Press ACTION . SET CL OCK SET UP CHANNEL 2 ) Press ACTION ANTENNA : CABLE repeatedly . A UTO SE T AUT O C L OCK SET CHANNEL CAPT I ON M A NU AL WEAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF MENU PR I NC I PAL T I M E ZO N E A D JUST : 0 HO L A SELE C T : SELECT : SET : SET : IDIOMA T V VCR T END : ACT I O N END : ACT I ON C A N A L R E L OJ SA L I R ( “ TIME ZONE ADJUST � 3 ) Press to select appears only when auto EL EG I R : A “ NTENNA , � then F I JAR : ACT I ON clock is set . ) press t o s e t y o u r For Spanish antenna system 3 ) Press to select ( “ T V � o r “ C A B L E � ) . MENU M “ ANUAL � or BONJOUR A “ UTO CLOCK 4 ) Press to select GUE LAN SET � and press . T ELE MAGNET . “ AUTO SET , � then • For Auto Clock Set , press . SORT I E CANAL HORLOGE select “ AUTO CLOCK SEL . : SET , � then press . • After Channel Auto Set is REGLER : ACT I ON finished , Clock Auto Set SET C LOC K For French will be performed . ( If clock is : 2 / 6 / 2002 WED 12 PM 00 set manually , C l o c k Auto M A I N MENU DST : ON Set will not be performed . ) HELLO SELE C T HOUR LANGUAGE T V VCR T SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON EX I T C H CLOCK SELECT : 4 ) Press and SET : ACT I ON to select press For English and set the month , date , year , time , 3 ) Press t o and DST ( Daylight s e l e c t “ E X I T . � Saving Time ) . Press ACTION t o 5 ) Press ACTION exit . start the twice to clock and exit this m o d e . For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 1 0
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Time Zone Adjust POWER NUMBER Keys ADD / DLT Time Zone Adjust ( Only when Auto Clock is set . ) SELECT / SET Basic 1 ) Press to : CH UP ACTION : CH DOWN select “ CLOCK . � : VOL UP MAIN MENU Operation : VOL DOWN VCR LANGUAGE TV CH CLOCK EX I T CH SELECT : : ACT SET I ON 2 ) Press ACTION . SET CLOCK ACTION key on AUTO CLOCK SET Using keys MANUAL the unit T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : : ACT I ON END VOL CH 3 ) Press to select TIME ZONE On Unit On Unit On Remote ADJUST and press or to You can operate thegsplayP / : CH UP subtract or add menu screen dusiniSTO : CH DOWN unit buttons . ToessEW hour ( s ) as the menu , pr : VOLUME UP necessary . EJECT and R : VOLUME DOWN SET CLOCK together with no tape Whenever the menu or inserted.To exit the AUTO CLOCK SET program screen is displayed , menu , repeat above MANUAL CHANNEL UP / DOWN function T I ME ZONE ADJUST : + 1 with or without tapemal as and VOLUME UP / inserted until nor SELECT : SET : only . DOWN function as screen appears . END : ACT I ON 4 ) Press ACTION Add or Delete a Channel twice to exit . To add channel : To delete channel : Select channel with Select channel with number keys and CH or number keys press ADD / DLT . and press ADD / DLT . CHANNEL 08 ADDED CHANNEL 08 DELE TED 11
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Playback a Tape Record On a Tape Insert a cassette with record tab . Ready Check List • The unit power comes on automatically . A l l c o n n e c t i o n s a r e m a d e . 1 Y o u r u n i t i s p l u g g e d i n . Press CH or number keys Insert a cassette . to Select Channel . • The unit power comes 2 1 • For L “ INE � input , see bottom of next page . on automatically . Record Press SPEED to select recording tab ( see page 4 ) . speed 3 To prevent tape jam , SP = Standard Play remove loose or peeling LP = Long Play labels from tapes . SLP = Super Long Play • Selected speed is displayed . Press PLAY . • Playback begins if cassette has no record Press REC t o s t a r t r e c o r d i n g . 2 tab . • To edit out unwanted portions , press 4 P A U S E / S L O W to pause and resume � Forward / Reverse scene search recording . = > Press FF o r R E Wor • You cannot view another channel during = > PRESS again PLAY to release . recording . � Still ( Freeze ) pictureOWease . � S t o p = > P r e s s S T O Pi = > Press PAUSE / SLrel � O n e T o u c h R e c o r d n g ( O T R ) = > Press PLAY to Press REC repeatedly 0 : 30 1 : 00 Normal Rec � Slow Motion picture to set the recordingours ) . 4 : 00 3 : 00 2 : 00 1 : 30 = > Hold down PAUSE / SLOW in length ( 30 min - 4 h Still modeLAY • The unit stops recording at a preset time . = > Press P to release . • PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit . � Frame by Frame picturen = > Press PAUSE / SLOW i Still mode Notes = > Press PLAY to release . • After the unit has been in Rec Pause mode for Notes 5 minutes , it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head . • These features work best in SP or SLP mode . • The remaining recording time of an OTR can be • After the unit is in Still or Slow mode for 3 displayed by pressing DISPLAY . minutes , it will switch to Stop mode automatically to protect the tape and the video head . EJECT � Stop = > Press STOP DISPLAY TRACKING � Rewind tape = > Press REW in Stop mode NUMBER ADD / DLT Press FF in Stop mode � Fast forward tape = > Keys � Eject tape = > Press EJECT on the remote or STOP / EJECT on the unit SELECT / SET PLAY : C H U P You can operate on the unit : C H D O W N : VOL UP ACTION : VOL DOWN CH STOP PLAY Insert a cassette FF REC REC SPEED REW P O W E R V O L C H STOP / EJECT REW / FF / REC TIMER / FM PLAY / REPEAT P R O G T I M E R R E C O N T I M E R VIDEO IN AUDIO IN A C T I O N PAUSE / SLOW REC Indicator � Press to stop and / or eject tape . For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 1 2
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Copy Your Tapes ( Dubbing ) Recording ( Editing ) unit Connections you’ll need to make . Playing ( Source ) VCR AUDIO VIDEO IN FROM ANT . OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Basic AUDIO IN IN OUT TO TV Operation Recording ( Editing ) unit Playback ( Source ) Insert blank tape with Insert pre - record tab . recorded tape . 1 Our Vacation • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results . Select “ LINE � mode . See “ Selecting Input Mode � below . 2 Press PLAY then Press REC , then PAUSE at starting PAUSE / SLOW 3 point to put in immediately to put in Standby mode . Standby mode . ( Perform operation of steps 4 and 5 on both units at same time . ) Press PLAY Press PAUSE / SLOW to start dubbing . to start dubbing . 4 Press STOP Press STOP to stop dubbing . to stop dubbing . STOP 5 Selecting Input Mode Method 1 : Press CH . The display will change as follows . 1 3 2 ( CABLE ) ( TV ) or LINE 125 69 Caution Method 2 : a Press ACTION for MAIN MENU . • Unauthorized exchanging to select “ TV � , then press b Press and / or copying of copyrighted ACTION for SET UP TV screen . recordings may be copyright c Press to select “ INPUT SELECT , � and to select “ TUNER � or “ LINE . � then press infringement . d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode . 13
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TV Operation Press POWER on the remote or unit . Ready Check List 1 All connections are made . Your unit is plugged in . Use CH or 0 8 number keys to ABC 2 select a channel . < Model PVQ - 2012 unit shown > Press VOL + or VOL - to adjust volume . 3 24 VOL + / VOL - PLAY / REPEAT POWER VOL CH STOP / EJECT REW / FF / REC TIMER / FM PLAY / REPEAT PROG TIMER REC ON TIMER NIGHT ( NITE ) Mode VIDEO IN AUDIO IN ACTION Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen is easier on your eyes during night time use . PHONES CH Jack Press NITE to set NIGHT NIGHT mode . POWER • NIGHT mode may be selected when watching TV or playing a tape . 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 . Forassistance , pleasecall : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) orsende - mailto:consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 14
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Picture Adjustment Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU . 1 1 ) Press to MAIN MENU select “ TV . � 2 LANGUAGE VCR TV 2 ) Press ACTION to EX I T CH CLOCK display SET UP TV SELECT : screen . SET : ACT I ON POWER NITE 1 ) Press to select SET UP TV LOCK VIDEO ADJUST . 3 PT I ON CA 100 Key NUMBER I NPUT SELECT : TUNER to display 2 ) Press V I DEO ADJUST Keys RAPID screen . SELECT : TUNE SET : TV END : ACT I ON CH UP / MUTE DOWN Operation VOL UP / DOWN 1 ) Press to select COLOR T INT an adjustment item . BRI GHTNESS 4 ACTION P I CTURE ( See below left . ) SHARPNESS MAL NOR 2 ) Press to SELECT : ADJUST : adjust . END : ACT I ON COLOR To Reset Picture T INT BRI GHTNESS Controls . P I CTURE Press and to SHARPNESS MAL NOR select and set SELECT : “ NORMAL . � SET : END : ACT I ON All controls return to their factory settings . Picture Adjustment � Press ACTION three times to exit . COLOR Control 5 Adjust color intensity . � TINT Control Adjust for natural flesh tones . � BRIGHTNESS Control Adjust picture brightness . � PICTURE Control Adjust picture intensity byand adjusting both contraster color level in the prop balance . � SHARPNESS Control Adjust picture sharpness . 15
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TV Timer Features Ready Check List ON - TIMER with Alarm The clock is set to correct time . This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 2 modes ( TV , Playback ) . You can also combine the On - Timer with a one minute alarm that gradually increases in volume . Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen . 1 1 ) Press to select SET PROGRAM “ ON TIMER . � 2 T I MER PROGRAMMING ON TIMER 2 ) Press to display ON TIMER screen . SELECT : < Model PVQ - 2012 unit shown > SET : END : PROG ON T IMER 1 ) Press to select 6 : - - AM CH - - desired settings . 3 ALARM : ON 2 ) Press to set the SELE CT HOUR ON - TIMER TIME or SELECT : SET : ON - TIMER mode . END : PROG • Make sure a tape cisk . TIMER • ON - TIMER mode inserted if Playbaed selectionorder mode is select CH02 CH03 CH125 POWER VOL CH STOP / EJECT REW / FF / REC TIMER / FM PLAY / REPEAT PROG TIMER REC ON TIMER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN ACTION CH01 PLAY ON TIMER CH ON T IMER Press to select indicator 6 : 00AM CH08 ALARM “ ON � or 4 ALARM : ON ABC “ OFF . � SELE CT ALARM CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT : SET : END : PROG When “ ON � is selected , an alarm will gradually increase in volume for one minute or until canceled by pressing any button ( including VOL + - ) . To Make Corrections , use and to move back and correct . Press PROG to set ON TIMER . • “ ON TIMER SET � is displayed.the 5 • ON TIMER Indicator lights on unit . Note • If no button on the remote or unit To Cancel ON - TIMER set , ( including a button used to turn off Repeat steps 1 and 2 . Then , press ADD / DLT to the alarm ) is pressed within 60 clear the time in step 3 . Now , press PROG to end . minutes after unit turns itself on , “ ON TIMER END � briefly appears on - screen . it will turn itself back off . Forassistance , pleasecall : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) orsende - mailto:consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 16
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Sleep Timer This unit can be set for auto power off . SLEEP Press SLEEP repeatedly SLEEP TIMER 30 to set SLEEP TIMER . DISPLAY • Pressing DISPLAY with SLEEP TIMER 60 sleep timer set displays remainingtime . SLEEP TIMER 90 ADD / DLT Press SLEEP repeatedly SELECT / SET until “ SLEEP TIMER 00 � SLEEP TIMER 00 : CH UP appears to cancel . : CH DOWN : VOL UP : VOL DOWN Instant Alarm SLEEP You can set a timer alarm up to 60 min . Useful when you are cooking , etc . TV Press TIMER on the unit to display the Operation instant alarm CANCEL / SET screen . 1 Press CH on the 5 : 20PM unit with CANCEL / SET 2 screen displayed to set alarm . ( Time changes in the order shown left . ) 1 : 00 ( one minute ) / DLT 02 : 00 CANCEL : ADD SET : CH KEY ON UN I T 2 : 00 one - minute Remaining Time 3 : 00 increase until10 : 00 • Pressing TIMER repeatedly on the unit 9 : 00 will change display as follows . 10 : 00 15 : 00 five - minute 20 : 00 increase until30 : 00 25 : 00 To cancel , press TIMER then press ADD / DLT onyed . the remote while CANCEL / SET screen is displa 30 : 00 ten - minute To increase timer in progress , repeat step 2 . Timeal . 40 : 00 increase will be rounded up to next 1 , 5 , or 10 minute interv 50 : 00 until60 : 00 ( See chart left . ) 60 : 00 ( Max ) < Example > • If current time remaining is 12 : 15 , countdown will restart from m15 : 00 . aining • If current time re is 9 : 15 , countdown will restart from 10 : 00 . Note Alarm will sound at 0 : 00 . • While timer function is in progress , Press any button to stop 3 you can change channels on the unit • The volume of the alarm gradually increases while “ CANCEL / SET � with CH for one minute and then continues to beep screen is not displayed . until any button is pressed . 17
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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 Feature Closed Caption Mode Selections Press ACTION Caption Mode : CAP C1 or C2 to display MAIN MENU . 1 A narration of selected TV programs is displayed . Check TV program listings for MAIN MENU 1 ) Press to CC ( Closed Caption ) select “ TV . � 2 broadcasts . LANGUAGE VCR TV 2 ) Press ACTION to display SET UP Caption Mode : TEXT C1 or EX I T CH CLOCK TV screen . SELECT : C2 SET : ACT I ON The lower half of the screen will be blocked out . When the TV station broadcasts SET UP TV to 1 ) Press information , such as program LOCK select “ CAPTION � . PT I ON CA 3 listings , it will appear in this I NPUT SELECT : TUNER 2 ) Press to display V I DEO ADJUST space . CAPTION screen . CT : SELE SET : Caption Mode : OFF END : ACT I ON Closed Caption / Text narration will not be displayed . CAPT ION 1 ) Press to NOTE : CAPT I ON MODE : CAP C1 select CAPTION 4 : CAP C1 CC ON MUTE The closed caption or text MODE . signal may be broadcast over 2 ) Press C1 , C2 , or both . Also , text SELECT : SET : repeatedly to contents can vary so you may END : ACT I ON select mode . wish to try different settings . CAP C1 OFF ( See left . ) TEXT C2 TEXT C1 CAP C2 Press ACTION three times to return to the normal screen . 5 Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption / Text Program Record : Record normally . Closed Caption / Text signal , if present , is recorded automatically . Playback : Start playback . Do above steps to select desired caption mode . Forassistance , pleasecall : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) orsende - mailto:consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 18
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Caption On Mute Feature Closed Caption narration , if available , is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence . Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU . 1 MUTE MAIN MENU to 1 ) Press select “ TV . � 2 LANGUAGE VCR TV 2 ) Press ACTION to display SET UP TV EX I T CH CLOCK screen . SELECT : SET : ACT I ON SELECT / SET TV : CH UP SET UP TV : CH DOWN Operation to 1 ) Press LOCK : VOL UP select “ CAPTION � . PT I ON CA 3 I NPUT SELECT : TUNER : VOL DOWN 2 ) Press to display V I DEO ADJUST CAPTION screen . CT : SELE SET : END : ACT I ON ACTION CAPT ION to 1 ) Press CAPT I ON MODE : OFF select CAPTION 4 : CAP C1 CC ON MUTE MODE . 2 ) Press SELECT : SET : repeatedly to END : ACT I ON select “ OFF . � to select 1 ) Press CC ON MUTE . 5 2 ) Press repeatedly to select desired mode . • Each press of will change the display as shown left . CAP C1 NO • The caption may be broadcast over CAP C1 CAP C2 or C2 . Press ACTION three times to return to the normal screen . 6 Press MUTE to mute the sound and display closed captioning . 7 • To cancel , press MUTE again . 19
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Timer Recording You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while Ready Check List you are away . All connections are made . Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM Your unit is plugged in . screen . The clock is set to correct time . 1 The tape is long enough . The record tab is in place . SET PROGRAM 1 ) Press to select T I M E R 2 T I MER PROGRAMMING . P R O G R A M M I N G ON TIMER < Model PVQ - 2012 unit shown > 2 ) Press to display SELECT : screen . SET : END : PROG • If a program is already in memory , press , and to select an unused program number . Press to select OP C H DATE START ST and or t o s e t t h e 3 7 FR I - - : - - - - : - - - - TOD A Y recording DATE . SLP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P O W E R V O L C H STOP / EJECT REW / FF / RTEIMCER / FM PLAY / REPEAT • 1 ~ 31 = One time PROG TIMER REC ON TIMER SE LE C T START D AT E VIDEO IN AUDIO IN ACTION SELEC T : • DAILY = MON ~ FRI SET : • W E E K L Y S U N ~ S A T END : P ROG / AC T I ON = Same time once a week PROG TIMER indicator E x a m p l e 2 8 9 6 1 31 SELECT / Selection Order DAILY T o d a y ’ s 7 D a t e WEEKLY ) WEEKLY WEEKLY ) Timer Recording Using ( SAT ( MON ) ( SUN unit Buttons R e p e a t s t e p 3 t o s e t : You can set a Timer Recording • start time , stop time using ACTION key on the unit . • Channel ( or LINE for outside source ) ( See page 11 . ) • Speed ( SP , LP , SLP ) V O L C H STOP / EJECT WREW / / VOL CH STOP / EJECT RE Press PROG ( o r P DT START STOP CH SPD day 9 : 00 p 12 : 00a 08 SP 1 ACTION ) to end the 2 - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - - 4 A C T I O N 3 - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - - program . 4 - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - - To Enter More Programs , C ANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT 1 - 8 : press to select Press STOP / EJECT and REW ENTER : END : PR OG / ACT I ON to set a blank and together without a tape inserted program number , and to display MAIN MENU . then repeat step 3 . Press + - to select “ VCR � and STOP / EJECT and REW together to display SET UP VCR screen . Press PROG twice ( o r ACTION ) to exit this mode . P r e s s to select “ TIMER 5 • If your ’ e using a cable box , make sure that it is PROGRAM � and + to display tuned to the desired channel and the power is the TIMER PROGRAM screen . left on for timer recording . Repeat main steps 3 ~ 5 . • PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit . For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 2 0
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Review , Replace or Clear Program Cancel a Timer Recording : Contents : ( Recording is not in progress ) ( Recording is in progress ) Hold down STOP for a few seconds Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 20 . to cancel the Timer Recording . 1 • Any future daily or weekly recordings will be performed as programmed . START STOP CH SPD P DT Press to select 1 day 9 : 00p12 : 00a 08 SP 2 8 10 : 00a12 : 00p125 SP thedesiredprogram . 2 3 10 8 : 00p 9 : 00p 10 SP 4 SU 9 : 00p10 : 00p L LP CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT 1 - 8 : ENTER : END : PROG / ACT I ON To Replace program . . . 3 1 ) Press to display . DATE START STOP CH 2 ) Press to select 8 SAT 9 : 00P 12 : 00A 08 ABC TODAY and press or SP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - to set new program SELE CT START DATE SELECT : contents . SET : END : PROG / ACTION 3 ) Press PROG ( or ADD / DLT ACTION ) . SELECT / SET : CH UP To Clear program . . . : CH DOWN P DT START STOP CH SPD : VOL UP PressADD / DLT . 1 - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - - 2 8 10 : 00p12 : 00a125 SP : VOL DOWN Timer 3 10 8 : 00p 9 : 00p 10 SP 4 SU 9 : 00p10 : 00p L LP PROG SELECT 1 - 8 : Operation ENTER : END : PROG / ACT I ON STOP Press PROG twice ( or ACTION ) to exit this mode . 4 Notes • 2 minutes before Timer recording is performed , “ PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC � appears and / or the PROG TIMER Indicator flashes . Be sure a cassette with record tab is loaded and the unit is in Stop mode . • If the start times of two programs overlap , the lower numbered program will have priority . • If the start time for a Timer Recording comes up during a normal recording or One Touch Recording ( page 12 ) , the Timer Recording will not be performed . • 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 . 21
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Tape Operation Search System is . . . Each time a recording is made , an invisible index mark is placed on the tape.cluded . When timer recordings are made , program index and information are also in These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings . Program End Search Index Search Go directly to the desired recording . Locates end point of recording for continuity . INDEX SEARCH Press SEARCH in Press SEARCH twice in Playback ENTER INDEX NUMBER : 1 Playback or Stop or Stop mode to display 1 1 USI NG 1 - 9 KEYS mode to display PROGRAM END SEARCH screen INDEX SEARCH FORWARD SEARCH:FF . : REW REVERSE SEARCH screen . Press FF to PROGRAM END SEARCH NEXT : SEARCH I T : STOP EX start search . 2 I NDEX SEARCH 3 Press number SEARCH START:FF keys to select the 2 I NDEX SEARCH EXIT : SEARCH recording number . • To calculate number , see below . Example of Program End Search operation . PLAYBACKDIRECTION Fig . 1 INDEX Program 1 Program 2 or BLANK Press FF or REW INDEX SEARCH Press SEARCH button to start search . End Point 3 FF • Play begins at search end . To search Fig . 2 INDEX forward or back 1 Program 2 Program 1 BLANK BLANK FORWARD SEARCH:FF index , press FF or : REW REVERSE SEARCH REW while screen left Press SEARCH button End Point in displayed ( 10 FF seconds ) . Fig . 3 IfsearchexceedsafewsecondsinBLANKarea . Press SEARCH button INDEX Program 2 Program 1 BLANK � To calculate the Index Number FF Example 1 : End Point To go to rec . 2 from rec . 4 , enter 3 and press REW . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Upon locating end point . . . The unit searches slightly past end point , reverse searches , and plays the last few Example 2 : seconds of the program , then stops . To go to rec . 6 from rec . 2 , enter 4 and press FF . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press SEARCH button NOTE : indicates start points of each recording . Notes Notes • Make each entry within 10 seconds , or the Index • If Program End Search is started very Search mode will be canceled . close to an index mark , that mark may be • If Index Search is started very close to an index skipped over . mark , that index mark may not be counted in the • To cancel , press PLAY or STOP . search . For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 22
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Auto Operation Functions � Auto Shut Off < Model PVQ - 2012 unit shown > No broadcast signal in TV , blank tape is Played for 5 minutes = > Power turns off • This feature is canceled if any button is pressed during above mode . � Auto Playbackn Insert a tape i Power off mode = > Power turns on • Playback begins if tape has no record tab . � Auto Rewind P O W E R V O L C H STOP / EJECT REW / FF / REC TIMER / FM PLAY / REPEAT P R O G T I M E R R E C O N T I M E R VIDEO IN AUDIO IN A C T I O N Tape reaches its end = > Rewind = > Stop � ( Repeat Play is O “ FF ) � Playback Auto Eject FF Tape with no record tab reaches its end Rewind = > Stop = > Eject REW Tape Position Display To find out present tape position and amount of tape remaining . Tape position cannot be detected for TAPE C - Cassettes , tapes under 30 minutes , and some POSITION other tapes . NUMBER Press TAPE POSITION t o d e t e c t Keys current tape position . 1 SEARCH • “ DETECTING TAPE POSITION � Advanced DETECT I NG TAPE POS I T I ON is displayed only when a SELECT / SET cassette is first inserted and it : C H U P takes several seconds for : C H D O W N correct tape position to appear . : VOL UP Operation : VOL DOWN • The present tape position indication and amount of tape SLP remaining ( according to tape FF R 120 MIN . speed ) is displayed . • Tape remaining time display may REW BEG I N END not be precise . Press TAPE POSITION ( or wait 5 seconds ) to return to normal screen . 2 Note • This function cannot display exact amount of tape remaining for tapes 30 minutes or less , or for tapes over 120 minutes in length . 2 3
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Tape Operation ( continued ) Zero Search Repeat Play To quickly return to a specific tape counter location . Set to see a recording over and over . Press ACTION to display Press DISPLAY during playback to MAIN MENU . display the Counter . 1 1 1 ) Press MAIN MENU Press COUNTER 0 : 00 : 00 to select “ VCR . � RESET at the 2 2 LANGUAGE VCR TV 2 ) Press desired position to ACTION to EX I T CH CLOCK reset to “ 0 : 00 : 00 . � display SET SELECT : SET : ACT I ON BEG I N END UP VCR screen . Continue playback , rewind , or fast forward . 1 ) Press to 3 SET UP VCR select 3 REPEAT PLAY : OFF I MER PROGRAMMING T “ REPEAT Press STOP . PLAY . � 4 SELECT : 2 ) Press to SET : : ACT I ON END set REPEAT Press CM / ZERO 1 : 23 : 45 PLAY “ ON � or in stop mode to 5 “ OFF . � start ZERO SEARCH . Press ACTION twice : Presentpositionmark • BEG I N END : Zeropositionmark to end setup . 4 • Unit goes into FF or REW mode and stops at the last point the Counter was set to 0 : 00 : 00 . Notes Note • Playback repeats when tape end is reached or • If a blank portion exists on the tape , and unrecorded portion over 30 seconds is detected . depending on the position of the mark , the • During playback , you may also press PLAY / mark display may be out of position . REPEAT repeatedly on the unit to select REPEAT “ ON � or “ OFF . � 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 . Press CM / ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in Play mode . 1 • No indication appears . For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 24
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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 . Press ACTION to display MAIN DISPLAY MENU . 1 1 ) Press MAIN MENU COUNTER to select “ CH . � RESET 2 VCR LANGUAGE TV 2 ) Press ACTION to display SET EX I T CH CLOCK UP CHANNEL SELECT / SET SELECT : : ACT SET I ON : CH UP screen . : CH DOWN : VOL UP to 1 ) Press : VOL DOWN SET UP CHANNEL select WEAK ANTENNA : CABLE 3 AUTO SET SIGNAL CHANNEL CAPT I ON WEAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF CM / ZERO DISPLAY . 2 ) Press to set SELECT : : NSETD ACTION “ ON � or “ OFF . � E : ACT I ON 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 . Press ACTION twice to return to the normal screen . 4 Advanced < Model PVQ - 2012 unit shown > VCR Lock All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject . Useful for families with small children . Operation In stop mode , holde down REC on th unit VCR LOCK ACT IVATED without a scassettecondseTE inserted for 7 se to turn “ ON . � EPleaT ignore NO CASS warning . VCR LOCK OFF POWER VOL CH STOP / EJECT REW / FF / REC TIMER / FM PLAY / REPEAT PROG TIMER REC ON TIMER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN ACTION Repeat above with or without cassette to turn “ OFF . � • VCR Lock is canceled automatically REC after about 24 hours if clock is set . • “ Auto power on � is not prohibited when VCR Lock is activated . 25
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Special VCR Features ( continued ) Channel Caption is . . . Station names , e.g . ABC , TNN , etc . are set so they24 will appear when a channel is selected . Choose preset names . Preset Caption Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU . 1 M A I N MENU 1 ) Press to select “ CH . � 2 VCR LANGUAGE T V 2 ) Press ACTION to display SET EX I T C H CLOCK SELECT : UP CHANNEL SET : ACT I ON s c r e e n . 1 ) Press to SET UP CHA NNE L select CHANNEL ANT ENNA : CABLE 3 AU T O S E T CH A NNE L CAPT I ON CAPTION . WEAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF N U M B E R K e y s 2 ) Press t o SELECT : display screen . SET : ADD / DLT END : ACT I O N 1 ) Press t o SELECT / SET ACTION PRESET CA PT I ON select a station . : C H U P PBS ABC - - - - 4 CNN CBS - - - - : C H D O W N 2 ) Press t o ESPN FOX - - - - : VOL UP HBO NBC - - - - m o v e c u r s o r t o : VOL DOWN SELEC T : t h e r i g h t . SET : END : ACT I O N 3 ) Press t o select channel PRESET CA PT I O N number . CBC 6 2 TNT 4 2 C TV 2 1 UPN 4 ) Press t o s e t - - TS N 5 2 W B 3 5 GLOB preset captions . 1 2 3 DSC - - CLEAR : ADD / DLT KEY SELE CT : • Repeat step 4 until the SET : Caption List is complete . END : ACT I O N To Make Corrections Press , then to select channel number . Press to change , or ADD / DLT to delete . Press ACTION four times to end setup . 5 For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 2 6
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V - Chip Control Feature Process of V - Chip Control V - Chip Control Feature is . . . This unit has a built - in V - Chip Control which allows Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings . Enter Secret Code A 4 - digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings . Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU . 1 NUMBER Keys MAIN MENU 1 ) Press to select “ TV . � ADD / DLT 2 LANGUAGE VCR TV 2 ) Press ACTION to display SET UP TV EX I T CH CLOCK SELECT / SET screen . SELECT : : CH UP SET : ACT I ON : CH DOWN : VOL UP : VOL DOWN SET UP TV 1 ) Press to select LOCK LOCK . PT I ON CA 3 I NPUT SELECT : TUNER 2 ) Press to display ACTION V I DEO ADJUST screen . SELECT : SET : : ACT I ON END LOCK 1 ) Press number ENTER 4 - D I G I T CODE keys to enter your 4 - - - - secret code . 2 ) Enter same code ENTER : 0 - 9 again for confirmation . : ACT I ON END Advanced • Step 2 ) not necessaryg To Make Corrections when changing ratin Changing your secret code Press repeatedly rtoess or secret code.t • You will need your current move the cursor . Pmake • Take care tha you areg code . Do steps 1 ~ 4 . In step number keys to . not observed enterin Operation 5 , press ADD / DLT to clear the correction the secret code . current code . Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter new code . LOCK Press to display US 4 - CONF I RM D I G I T CODE Notes Ratings menu 5 • DO NOT forget your secret code . ( see page 28 ) . * * * * * RECOGNIZED • Once ratings are set , restricted tapes * * * Or CODE : ADD / DLT CHANGE or programs cannot be accessed I NUE : CONT Press ACTION END : ACT I ON unless the secret code is entered . three times to exit . 27
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V - Chip Control Feature ( continued ) Process of V - Chip Control Feature If LOCK menu is not displayed , do Enter Code Setup Blocking “ Enter Secret Code � steps on page 27 . Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Setup US MOVIES Ratings LOCK 1 ) Press to LOCK 1 ) Press to US MOVIES : OFF US MOVIES : OFF select US TV select US CHANGE SETT I NGS 1 1 CHANGE SETT I NGS US TV PROGRAMS : OFF US TV PROGRAMS : OFF PROGRAMS . MOVIES . CHANGE SETT I NGS CHANGE SETT I NGS NEXT PAGE NEXT PAGE 2 ) Press to set 2 ) Press to set SELECT : SELECT : SET : SET : “ ON � or “ OFF . � “ ON � or “ OFF . � END : ACT I ON END : ACT I ON � “ ON � = > V - Chip Control is activated . � “ ON � = > V - Chip Control is activated . � “ OFF � = > V - Chip Control is deactivated . � “ OFF � = > V - Chip Control is deactivated . Note Note • “ NEXT PAGE � displays CANADIAN V - Chip • “ NEXT PAGE � displays CANADIAN V - Chip setting setting menu . Not necessary except when menu . Not necessary except when viewing viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts . Canadian tapes or broadcasts . LOCK LOCK 1 ) Press to 1 ) Press to US MOVIES : OFF US MOVIES : OFF select select CHANGE SETT I NGS 2 CHANGE SETT I NGS 2 US TV PROGRAMS : OFF : OFF US TV PROGRAMS CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE SETT I NGS CHANGE SETT I NGS NEXT PAGE NEXT PAGE SETTINGS . SETTINGS . SELECT : SELECT : SET : SET : 2 ) Press to 2 ) Press to END : ACT I ON : ACT I ON END display screen . display screen . V I EW NR PROGRAMS ? : YES V I EW NR PROGRAMS ? : YES 1 ) Press 1 ) Press UNLOCKED TV - YY7 G UNLOCKED FV V - T PG to select to select 3 3 - 13 PG - G TV RNC - 17 S L DD V TV - PG VIEW NR VIEW NR S LL VV TV - 1 4 S X - MA TV PROGRAMS ? . PROGRAMS ? . I NS NO RAT I NG CONTA CONTA I NS NO RAT I NG SELECT : SET : SELECT : SET : 2 ) Press to set 2 ) Press to set END : ACT I ON END : ACT I ON “ YES � or “ NO . � “ YES � or “ NO . � NR ( Not Rated ) PROGRAMSews , NR ( Not Rated ) PROGRAMS Some TV shows , such as n sports , Some movies , such as old movies or weather , bulletins , emergencyratings . foreign movies usually have no ratings . information usually have no V I EW NR PROGRAMS ? : YES V I EW NR PROGRAMS ? : YES Press to Press to UNLOCKED TV - YY7 G UNLOCKED FV V - T PG select and to select and to 4 4 - 13 PG - G TV R set ratings to be S L DD V TV - PG set ratings to be - 17 NC S LL VV TV - 1 4 X S - MA TV blocked . blocked . GENERAL AUD I ENCE FOR ALL CH I LDREN SELECT : SET : SELECT : SET : ( See ratings ( See ratings END : ACT I ON END : ACT I ON chart next page . ) charts next page . ) Note • Ratingshighlighted • You may select from in Green will be standard TV ratings Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK blocked . Ratings in ( chart 1 ) , or customize to menu and continue with US TV white letters will not 5 a specific content rating be blocked . PROGRAMS Ratings Setup ( this ( chart 2 ) . page ) . Or , press ACTION four times to exit . Press ACTION four times to exit this mode . 5 For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 28
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Process of V - Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking US MOVIES RATINGS Blocking Message G GENERAL AUDIENCE : < When V - Chip Control is activated > All ages admitted . • If a program or ABC PARENTAL GUIDANCE : PG movie exceeds the Some material may not be suitable for ratings you have children . PROGRAM RAT I NG EXCEEDED set , a message will PARENTS CAUTIONED : PG - 13 I NG : PG - 1 E3 RAT ACCESS COD - - - - appear on a black Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 . ENTER : 0 - 9 background and RESTRICTED : R sound is muted . Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult . To View a Blocked Program / Movie NC - 17 OVER AGE 17 ONLY : [ Temporarily Deactivate V - Chip Control ] No one 17 and under admitted . Enter your secret code ( ACCESS CODE ) ADULTS ONLY : X in the Blocking Message screen . • V - Chip Control is reactivated when power is turned off or power failure occurs . [ Deactivate V - Chip Control ] s US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS:Chart 1 Enter your secret code ( step 1 - 4 page 27 ) . Then , set US MOVIES and / or US aTVnd TV - Y FOR ALL CHILDREN : PROGRAMS to “ OFF � using Content specifically geared to young viewers ages 2 - 6 . keys . ( Ratings set on page 28 is retained TV - Y7 FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER : and will be in effect when V - Chip Control is May contain mild physical or comedic activated again . ) violence which may frighten children under 7 . TV - G GENERAL AUDIENCE : Contains little or no violence , strong language , or sexual dialogue or situations . DISPLAY TV - PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE : May contain infrequent coarse language , limited violence , some Advanced suggestive sexual dialogue and situations . TV - 14 PARENTS CAUTIONED : May contain sophisticated themes , SELECT / SET sexual situations , strong language , and Operation more intense violence . : CH UP TV - MA : CH DOWN MATURE AUDIENCE : : VOL UP May contain mature themes , profane language , graphic violence , and sexual : VOL DOWN situations . ACTION US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS : Chart 2 Fantasy Violence FV Violence V SexualSituations S AdultLanguage L Sexually Suggestive Dialogue D 29
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On - Screen Display ( OSD ) VCR Status & Clock Display Blue Screen Display Whenever a blank section of a tape comes Press DISPLAY up in Play mode , or when the selectedh to display or remove the overlay . channel has no broadcast signal wit the Weak Signal Display set to O “ FF � ( seeblue . C h a n n e l C a p t i o n page 25 ) , the screen will turn solid ( See page 26 . ) Function Status C o u n t e r Current Time Channel & Function Display ABC REC 1 2 : 0 0 P M - 0 : 1 2 : 3 4 0 : 25 When a function button is pressed ( PLAY , Rec Time SP FF , etc . ) or you change channels , the unit R e m a i n i n g mode or channel number will be displayed . ( OTR mode only , ( Some station names may also appear if see page 12 . ) Channel Caption is set . See page 26 . ) 0 8 ABC Tape Speed These displays will alert you to a misseds . Warning and Instruction Displays operation or provide further instruction Page OSD Caution PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE • If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording , 8 - 11 P R O G R A M M I N G or set the On - Timer and the Clock is not set . . . 3 , 12 CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB • If you press REC , and a cassette is inserted with no record tab . . . TO CANCEL TIMER REC HOLD DOWN • If you press STOP during a Timer Recording . . . 2 1 STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 SEC 1 2 • If you press PLAY , FF , REW , or REC without a NO CASSETTE c a s s e t t e i n s e r t e d . . . PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE • If the unit is not in Stop mode or a cassette with PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC 20 , 21 record tab is not inserted two minutes before a Timer Recording is about to begin . . . • If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING 4 back a tape . . . PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END : PLAY KEY • If you press a function button other than STOP / EJECT 2 5 VCR LOCK ACTIVATED or POWER while the unit is in VCR Lock mode . . . For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 3 0
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Before Requesting Service Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit . Correction Power • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet . No power … • Set POWER button to ON . Correction Monitor • Make sure your antenna system ( TV or CABLE ) , is correctly set . ( P . 8 ) No picture or sound . . . • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet . • Set POWER button to ON . • Adjust BRIGHTNESS , SHARPNESS , and PICTURE controls in Poor picture with normal sound . . . the SET UP TV menu . ( P . 15 ) • Adjust VOLUME control . ( P . 14 ) Poor sound with normal picture . . . • Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu . ( P . 15 ) Poor TV reception . . . • Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu . ( P . 15 ) No color or poor color . . . • Install a directional antenna . Ghost ( multiple ) images . . . • Make sure the selected channel is in unit’s memory . ( P . 10 , 11 ) TV programs cannot be watched . . . • Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit . Channel cannot be selected . . . VCR Correction TV program cannot be • Make sure your antenna system ( TV or CABLE ) , is correctly set . ( P . 8 ) recorded . . . • Make sure cassette record tab is intact . ( P . 3 ) • Check that clock is set to current time and date . Timer recording cannot be • Make sure DSS / CABLE box ( if used ) is left on and tuned to performed … channel to be recorded . • Set recording Start / Stop times correctly . ( P . 20 - 21 ) • 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 . No playback picture , or the playback • Adjust TRACKING control in either direction . ( P . 4 ) picture is noisy or contains streaks . . . • Try Head Cleaning . ( P . 4 ) VCR cannot be controlled . . . • Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off . ( P . 25 ) • Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation . Remote Control Correction Unit cannot be controlled . . . • 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 . 25 ) • Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference . ACTION , PROG and FM / TV • Check remote batteries . buttons cannot be selected . . . Miscellaneous Correction Video cassette cannot be inserted . . . • Insert the cassette window side up ; record tab facing you . Video cassette cannot be removed . . . • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet . Tape cannot be ejected or inserted . . . • Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after turning POWER off , then back on . For Video cassette ejects when a • Make sure cassette record tab is intact . ( P . 3 ) recording is started , or the power is turned off for timer recording . . . Your In Stop mode , the VCR motor • To enable Quick Play mechanism , the VCR cylinder will rotate for ( CYLINDER ) continues to rotate . . . about 3 minutes . This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode . Information VCR cannot be controlled . . . 25 ) • Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off . ( P . 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 . 31
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Service Center List For Product Information , Operating Assistance , Literature Request , Dealer Locations , and all Customer Service inquires please contact : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) , Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm Saturday - Sunday 9am - 7pm , EST . or send e - mail : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 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 ) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South , Kent , WA 98032 ( 6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday ; 6 am to 10 : 30 am Saturday ; PST ) ( Visa , Master Card , Discover Card , American Express , Check ) Factory Servicenter Locations CALIFORNIA GEORGIA MINNESOTA TEXAS 8655 Roswell Road 6550 Katella Avenue 7850 - 12th Avenue South 13615 Welch Road Suite 100 Cypress , CA 90630 Airport Business Center Suite 101 Atlanta , GA 30350 Bloomington , MN 55425 Farmers Branch , 800 Dubuque Avenue TX 75244 S . San Francisco , ILLINOIS OHIO CA 94080 WASHINGTON 1709 North Randall Road 2236 Waycross Road 3878 Ruffin Road 20425 - 84th Avenue Elgin , IL 60123 Civic Center Plaza Suite A South Forest Park , OH 45240 San Diego , CA 92123 Kent , WA 98032 PENNSYLVANIA FLORIDA MASSACHUSETTS 2221 Cabot Blvd . West 3700 North 29th Avenue 60 Glacier Drive , Suite B HAWAII Suite 102 Suite G Langhorne , PA 19047 99 - 859 Iwaiwa Street Hollywood , FL 33020 Westwood , MA 02090 Aiea , Hawaii 96701 Phone ( 808 ) 488 - 1996 Fax ( 808 ) 486 - 4369 Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico , Inc . Panasonic Sales Company / Factory Servicenter : Ave . 65 de Infanteria . Km . 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina , Puerto Rico 00985 Phone ( 787 ) 750 - 4300 Fax ( 787 ) 768 - 2910 As of June 2001 For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com 32
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Limited Warranty Panasonic Sales Company , Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico , Inc . Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation AVE . 65 de InfanterÃa , Km . 9.5 San Gabriel of America , One Panasonic Way Industrial Park Carolina , Puerto Rico 00985 Secaucus , New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC / QUASAR Video Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company ( collectively referred to as “ the Warrantor â€� ) will repair or replace this product with new or refurbished parts or equivalent product , free of charge , in the USA or Puerto Rico , in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows ( all time periods commence from the date of the original purchase ) : SERVICE PRODUCT PARTS LABOR CONTACTNUMBER Carry - In or Mail - In ONE ( 1 ) YEAR , EXCEPT CAMCORDER NINETY ( 90 ) DAYS 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) CCD IMAGE SENSOR CCD IMAGE SENSOR - SIX ( 6 ) MONTHS Carry - In or Mail - In ONE ( 1 ) YEAR NINETY ( 90 ) DAYS 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) DVD / VCR DECK NINETY ( 90 ) DAYS ONE ( 1 ) YEAR , EXCEPT Carry - In or Mail - In 1 - 800 - 272 - 7033 DIGITAL STILL CCD IMAGE SENSOR CAMERA NINETY ( 90 ) DAYS CCD IMAGE SENSOR - SIX ( 6 ) MONTHS NINETY ( 90 ) DAYS A / V MIXER ONE ( 1 ) YEAR 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) Carry - In or Mail - In Carry - In : 21 â€� CRT and NINETY ( 90 ) DAYS ONE ( 1 ) YEAR , 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) TV / VCR , TV / DVD Smaller NINETY ( 90 ) DAYS EXCEPT CRT TV / DVD / VCR In - Home or Carry - In : CRT - NINETY ( 90 ) DAYS CRT - TWO ( 2 ) YEARS COMBINATION 22 â€� CRT and Larger In - Home or Carry - In NINETY ( 90 ) DAYS ONE ( 1 ) YEAR , 1 - 888 - 843 - 9788 TV / HDR CRT - NINETY ( 90 ) DAYS EXCEPT CRT COMBINATION CRT - TWO ( 2 ) YEARS Batteries ( if included ) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten ( 10 ) days . Non - rechargeable batteries are not warranted . Tape ( if included ) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five ( 5 ) days . Memory cards ( if included ) - Exchange defective item for new one for ninety ( 90 ) days . In - home , carry - in or mail - in service , as applicable , in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company ( PASC ) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory . Or call toll free contact number listed above , to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter . Carry - in or mail - in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory . This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser . A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original purchase is requires before warranty service is rendered . This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship , which occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance , including , but not limited to , video and audio head cleaning . The warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment , or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor , or failures which result from accident , misuse , abuse , neglect , mishandling , misapplication , alteration , modification , faulty installation , set - up adjustments , improper antenna , inadequate signal pickup , maladjustment of consumer controls , improper operation , power line surge , improper voltage supply , lightning damage , commercial use such as hotel , office , restaurant , or other business or rental use of the product , or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter , or damage that is attributable to acts of God . For LIMITSANDEXCLUSIONS Therearenoexpresswarrantiesexceptaslistedabove . THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ( INCLUDING , Your WITHOUT LIMITATION , DAMAGE TO RECORDING MEDIA ) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCTS , OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY . ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES , INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE , ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE . Some states do not allow the Information exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages , or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts , so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you . This warranty gives you specific 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 Consumer Affairs Department at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above . SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS DETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR , IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION , ARE NOT COVERED . COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER . 33 warvid02 / 12 / 2001
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Spanish Quick Use Guide / Guaà para rápida consulta C o n n ex i o n e s / C o n f i g u rc i o n I n i c i a l Ajuste Manual del Reloj Si el ajuste automático del reloj no se Conecte por favor todas las conexionesgla ha completado , ajuste el reloj del cable o de la antena antes de turine manualmente de la siguiente manera : potencia . Conectando el cordon AC d VCRao 1 ) Presione la tecla ACTION en el en toma de pared iniciara automaticamente l control remoto para visualizar la busqueda de canales y colocacion de tiemp C o n e c t a n d o pantalla del menú RELOJ . 2 ) Presione � � para seleccionar Para Ant . / Cab le para ajustar . De la el mes y Conecte Ant . / Cable a la entrada de misma fo r ma , seleccione ya ajuste la fecha , año , hor y DST antena de la TV ( VHF / UHF ) . ( Hora de Ve rano ) . Para Sistema Digital de Satelite ( DSS ) / 3 ) Presione dos veces la teclaLOJ ACTION para poner el RE C o nver tidor de cable en marcha y salir . Conecte la salida del conver tidor de cable la " VHF / UHF " con el RF cable . Realizando Configuracion Inicial Ajustar de nuevo el reloj Tape el cable electrico de la unidad en el enchufe de pared de la CA . POWER ded.to Presione ACTION para exhiba la prensa en el telecontrol o la unidaau 1 el menú . 1 La unidad se adelanta y comienzo del canal y del reloj . P r e s i o n e MENU PR I NC I PAL � � para 2 CR V TV IDIOMA s e l e c c i o n a r Si usa convertidor de R “ ELOJ . � CANA L REL OJ SAL I R CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING cable , enciendala y E LE G I R : P r e s i o n e F I JAR : ACT I ON seleccione el Serviciodesu ACTION . Publico de Canalesen Television ( PBS ) P r e s i o n era F I JAR R EL OJ horario de uso o tiempo � � pa F I JAC I ON AUTOMAT I CA de su zona . Si utiliza 3 MANUAL s e l e c c i o n a r receptor DSS este debe AJUSTE ZONA HORA : 0 AUTO CLOCK SET “ M A N U A L � G I R : ELE de estar apagado . F I JAR : PROCEEDING y luegoone TERM I NAR : ACT I ON presi . CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY F I J AR R E LO J P r e s i o n e : / / 1 / � � y Selecciones se V E R A N O : A C T 2 / 6 / 2002 WED 12 : 00 P M 4 p a r a DST : O N r e a l i z a r a n ELE EES ELE G I R M S 2 SETT I NG : CH 1 0 s e l e c c i o n a r automaticamente cuando ELEG I R : UTO CL OCK SET A F I J AR : y ajustar la la configuracion termine , T E R M I N A R : ACT I ON MPL ETED CO hora y la la pantalla siguiente f e c h a . a p a r e c e r a . Si " AUTO CLOCK SET ISe Presione ACTION dos vecesa INCOMPLETE " aparec en para que el reloj comience UTO CLOCK SET A 5 pantalla , coloque el tiempo funcionar y salir desde este I S I NCO MPLETE usando el procedimiento m o d o . manual ( MANUAL CLOCK PLEASE SET CLOCK BY RESS I NG ACT I ON KEY P SET ) , vealo enseguida . . For assistance , please call : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) or send e - mail to : nconsumerproducts @ panasonic.comic.com Por ayuda , llame al : 1 - 800 - 211 - PANA ( 7262 ) o envie e - mail a : consumerproducts @ panaso 3 4
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Operaciones básicas para la Grabacinó con temporizador reproducción Exhiba FIJAR PROGRAMACION . Inserte un casete . Presione PROG . 1 • El videograbador combinado se enciende 1 automáticamente . E x h i b aP F I JAR PROGRA M AC I ON Presione PLAY . T E M O R I Z A D O R . TEMP O R l ZADOR 2 • La reproducción comienza ENCENDIDO AUTOMATICO 1 ) Presione � � 2 automáticamente si el casete no tiene la para seleccionar . ELE G l R : lengüeta para prevención de grabación . F I JAR : 2 ) Presione para TERM l NAR : P RO G � Para encontrar una escena en particular e x h i b i r . Búsqueda hacia adelante = > Presione FF • Si ya existe un programa en la memoria , Búsqueda hacia atrás = > Presione REW para seleccionar un número presione � � y � Para ver una imagen fija ( congelada ) = > Presione de programa sin usar . PAUSE / SLOW � Para ver en cámara lenta = > Mantenga pulsado el botón PAUSE / SLOW en el modo de imagen fija � Ajuste la fecha de Para ver imágenes cuadro a cuadro = > Presione FECHA INICIO PARADA C A PAUSE / SLOW en el modo de imagen fija 7 VIE - - : - - - - : - - - - grabacinó . HO Y 3 � Para parar = > Presione STOP SLP 1 ) Presione � � - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - � Para rebobinar la cinta = > Presione REW ELEGIR FECHA DE INICIO para seleccionar . ELEG l R : � Para hacer avanzar la cinta rápidamente = > F I J AR : 2 ) Presione or . TER M l NAR : P R OG / ACTION Presione FF para ajusta � Para expulsar la cinta = > Presione EJECT • 1 - 31 = Grabacinó única en el control remoto o STOP / EJECT en el • DIARIO = a la misma hora de lunes a viernes videograbador combinado • SEMANAL = a la misma hora una vez a la semana Operaciones básicas para la Fecha de hoy g r a b a c i ó n Inserte un casete con la lengüeta Repita el paso 3 para ajustar : para prevención de grabado . hora de comienzo , hora de parada , canal 1 ( o LINEA para una fuente exterior ) , velocidad • El videograbador combinado se enciende ( SP , LP , SLP ) automáticamente . Seleccione el canal . Presione CH � � o las teclas N I C PARADA CA VEL P FE I Termine el 2 D I 9 : 00 p 12 : 00 a 08 SP 1 numér icas correspondiente . 2 - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - - programa . 3 - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - - 4 4 - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - - Seleccione la velocidad de grabacinó . Presione PROG AN C ELAR : ADD / DLT C P r e s i o n e S P E E D . ( o ACTION . ) ELE G I R 1 - 8 : 3 ENTRAR : SP = reproducción nor mal TERM I NAR : PROG / ACT I ON LP = reproducción larga SLP = reproducción super larga Para introducir más programas . • La velocidad seleccionada debe aparecer presione � � y para seleccionar y en la pantalla . ajustar el número de programa en blanco , y luego repita los pasos 3 y 4 . Comience la grabación . Presione REC . 4 • Para editar par tes no deseadas de una For Salga de este modo . grabación , presione PAUSE / SLOW para Presione PROG dos veces ( o hacer una pausa durante la grabación . 5 Your A C T I O N . ) • No podrá ver otro canal durante la • Si está usando un decodificador de TV grabacinó . cable , asegúrese que se encuentra en el � Pa ra parar = > Presione STOP . Information canal deseado y que la alimentacinó � El videograbador combinado deja queda conectada para grabar con de grabar a una hora prefijada . temporizador . ( Grabacinó de un toque ) amente • El indicador PROG TIMER se enciende Presione REC repetid parain en el videograbador combinado . ajustar la hora de grabación ( 30 m - 4 horas . ) 0 : 30 1 : 00 Grabación normal 1 : 30 2 : 00 3 : 00 4 : 00 3 5
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INDEX P Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Audio Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Picture Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Auto Operation Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Program End Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 B Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . h . . . . 3 Q Quality Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 BeforeRequestingService . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 BeforeUsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 R Rapid Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 BlockingMessage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Rec ( ord ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 BlueScreenDisplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Record / Playback Speed Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 C CaptionOnMute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 , 30 Reset Language , Channels , Clock . . . . . . . 10 ChannelCaption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Reset unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . h . . . . . . . 10 Reverse Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ClosedCaption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CommercialSkip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 S Secret Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Connections , DSS / Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Service Center List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Connections , OutdoorAntenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Copy Your Tapes ( Dubbing ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Spanish Quick Use Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 D DST ( DaylightSavingTime ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Special VCR Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 E Ejecttape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . h . 12 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 F Fast Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Forward Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . h . 12 Frame by Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 T Tape Erasure Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FrontPanelIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tape Position Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 FunctionDisplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Time Zone Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 H HeadCleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Timer Program Review , Replace , Clear 21 I ImportantSafeguardsandPrecautions . . . . . . . . . 2 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Timer Recording Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 InitialSetupforANT . / CableConnection . . . . . . . 8 TV Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 InitialSetupforDSS / CableboxConnection . . . . . . 8 TV Timer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 InputMode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 U Unit , Front / Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 INSTANTALARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 US MOVIES / TV PROGRAMS Ratings . 29 L Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 V VCR Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 LimitedWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 VCR Status & Clock Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 V - Chip Control Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 LocationofControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 W Warning and Instruction Displays . . . . . . . . . 30 N NIGHT Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Weak Signal Display ON / OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 O 100 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . h . . . 14 Z Zero Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ON - TIMERwithAlarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 LSQT0605A PanasonicConsumerElectronicsCompany , Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus , New Jersey 07094 P Panasonic Sales Company ( “ PSC � ) , Printedin Indonesia Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico , Inc . LSQT0605A Ave . 65 de Infanteria . Km . 9.5 M0202 - 0 San Gabriel Industrial Park , Carolina , Puerto Rico 00985