Panasonic VHQ40M Manual
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1. 1 Between ANT and VCR MN Case 1 Twin Lead Cable Only To VCR Terminal From Antenna 300 75 ohm Transformer not supplied Flat Twin Lead 300 Ohm Cable E Case 2 Twin Lead amp Coaxial Cables A ES UHF VHF Band Mixer not supplied Round 75 Ohm coaxial Cable To VCR Terminal E Case 3 Two Twin Lead Cables UHF VHF Band Mixer not supplied 300 75 ohm Transformer not supplied To VCR Terminal If your TV has both post and plug type VHF terminals the post connection is recommended to minimize signal loss Note to CABLE system installer This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC in USA and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada 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 2 Between VCR and TV E Case 1 Screw amp Plug Type Terminal UHF VHF Band Separator not supplied UO I3UUO DISP RF Coaxial Cable E Case 2 Screw Type Terminal 75 300 ohm Transformer not supplied UHF VHF Band Separator not supplied E Case 4 Complex TV Terminal TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV SET Split out Connect to one of the ANT terminals and select the same antenna number on the TV OneTimeVCR Setup When VCR is turned on2. Setup for Cable or DSS o a al Hold down DSS CABLE and MN SI enter code with NUMBERED keys Seer de 5 gt A to b t CABLES and e For code 100 or greater press the ey 100 key first then remaining digit E g tor 102 press 100 then press O and then press 2 3 Confirm code entry Press POWER to turn selected unit on or off See table below for list of controllable functions in each mode O e Please repeat Multi Brand Control setup after replacing remote control batteries The remote control will not operate all TVs Cable Boxes and DSS receivers made by manufacturers listed If you get no results your particular brand cannot be controlled Using the Multi Brand Control After remote control is setup you can select VCR TV or DSS CABLE for the desired function Press VCR or TV or DSS CABLE on the remote control This table shows which buttons are available for each mode Availabl VCR TV PLAY STOP TV EJECT DISPLAY FF REW POWER INPUT SEED COREE NUMBERED keys ED COUNTE ENTER CH UP DOWN RESET TAPEPOSITION i CMSKIP VOL UP DOWN SPEED COUNTER CABLE DSS VOL UP DOWN CMSKIP ae TAPE POSITION ED In TV or DSS CABLE mode it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing NUMBERED keys for channel selection VCR TV PLAY STOP EJECT DISPLAY FF REW PAUSE SLOW REC POWER ENTER NUMBERED keys except 100key CH UP DOWN
3. 4 2000 TUE 12 00PM g lf your area observes DST ON DST daylight saving la time but the time is incorrect do the Time Zone Adjust steps on page 23 Setup incomplete AUTO CLOCK SET 1S INCOMPLETE SETTING CH 02 AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETED 4TRACKIN See next page PUSH ACTION TO SET CLOCK END PUSH CH UP KEY If the displayed time is not correct do the Clock section on page 22 6 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Important If the remote control POWER ACTION PROG CHA W NUMBERED keys INPUT SEARCH or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again Clock Setup incomplete Set the clock manually AUTO CLOCK SET 1 Press ACTION IS INCOMPLETE 8 PUSH ACTION TO SET CLOCK SET CLOCK DST ON SELECT MONTH SELECT 4 Y KEY Likewise set date year time el ae pe ier DST Daylight Saving Time dnyas HOA eu L BUD 2 Press AY to select month 3 Press to set To Make Corrections repeatedly press lt gt to move to error then correct SET CLOCK 1 4 2000 TUE 12 00PH oes Meus Clock starts O To exit mis noue press ACTION START ACTION KEY again VCR calendar is accurately maintained to Dec 31 2096 11 59PM Channel auto set selects normal TV or Cable channels depending on your VCR hookup To reset Language Channels Clock or VCR s Output Channel see p
4. Press REW To release press PLAY or REW W For Still Freeze picture gt Press PAUSE SLOW To release press PLAY E For Frame by Frame picture gt Press PAUSE SLOW in Still mode To release press PLAY E For Slow Motion gt Press and hold PAUSE SLOW in Still mode To release press PLAY M5 These teatures work best in SP or SLP mode The sound will be muted To reduce picture noise see Manual Tracking Control on page 25 After the VCR is in Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes it will switch to Stop mode automatically to protect the tape and the video head Ml To stop gt Press STOP E To rewind tape gt Press REW in Stop mode IM To fast forward tape gt Press FF in Stop mode W To eject tape gt Press EJECT on the remote or STOP EJECT on the VCR Playback using VCR controls 1 Insert a cassette H Press to stop and or eject tape For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 tmportant If the remote contro POWER ACTION PROG CH A F NUMBERED keys R C O rd 0 n a Ta pe INPUT SEARCH or ADD DLT button does nol work when pressed press the VCR button onthe remote and try the button again A cheek list before you begin C All connections are made C TV is turned on and tuned to CH3 or 4 or Video C Cassette record tab is in place CO Remote in VCR mode Insert a cassette VCR power comes on and VCR appears on Multi Function Display Buip102
5. gt KEY END ACTION KEY 1 Press AY to select 2 Press P to display Set ON or OFF 1 Press AV to select OFF gt remote warning will not appear even if invalid key is pressed Return to normal screen Press ACTION twice 2 Press to set In Stop mode hold down REC on the VCR without a cassette inserted for 7 seconds VCR LOCK ACTIVATED To turn off Repeat above VCR LOCK OFF For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Important If the remote control POWER ACTION PROG CH 4 NUMBERED keys INPUT SEARCH or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again Weak Signal Display ON OFF Feature When ON is selected picture is displayed even when broadcast signal is weak or nonexistent 1 Display MENU Press ACTION MENU e aw Display SET UP CHANNEL SET UP CHANNEL SET UP VCR SET UP FEATURE SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL Press AY to IDIOMA LANGUE ENGLISH lt gt select VCR S OUTPUT CH 3 Bae SELECT 4 Y KEY MES 2 Press P to SET KEY 2 e i END ACTION KEY y display SET UP CHANNEL Set ON or OFF SET a 1 Press AVY to KARTENN OFF Sd select 2 Press gt to set SELECT 4 Y KEY SET gt KEY END ACTION KEY ON gt Picture is displayed regardless of signal condition and may not always be clearly visible OFF gt Screen
6. 51 44 59 75 126 ROA votada MO TF 97 109 Realistic oerrinne D1 44 59 75 126 Recoton n se 51 44 59 75 126 Regency Rembrandt Salora iia NR erandid Samsung Scientific Atlanta Sprucer 16 17 97 109 Standard Components 32 39 42 44 126 Stargate 32 40 63 44 42 30 52 04 06 124 126 SA A WE Teknika io ida TO Telecaption so 07 127 Tele via W iii 32 40 42 06 TOXSCAM iii ia ais 18 19 33 34 01 42 66 91 Videoway cocoooccnconiccaroconinnninnnnananas Vid Tech Vidl k cirios Viewstar LOMO snin ena neral 13 22 58 62 20 40 26 107 07 23 50 129 A E 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 Some TV Cable Box and DSS Box brands require you to turn on the power manually Not all functions listed may be controlled by this remote control E J w bom 4 D 3 o 2 O 3 ag 9 nl D 5 me 0 15 Tape Operation Search System Each time a rd 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 Program End Search It is easy to locate the end of a recorded program allowing you to continue recording where you left off SEACH Display SELECT SEARCH C MODE in Stop or Play m
7. 9 5 One Panasonic Way San Gabriel Industrial Park Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 PANASONIC Video Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company collectively referred to as the Warrantor will repair this product with new or refurbished parts 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 PRODUCT PART LABOR CAMCORDER ONE 1 YEAR EXCEPT CCD IMAGE SENSOR NINETY 90 DAYS CCD IMAGE SENSOR SIX 6 MONTHS NINETY 90 DAYS VCR ONE 1 YEAR NINETY 90 DAYS A V MIXER ONE 1 YEAR NINETY 90 DAYS MONITOR VCR ONE 1 YEAR EXCEPT CRT NINETY 90 DAYS CRT TWO 2 YEARS _ CRT NINETY 90 DAYS CUSTOMER PAYS ALL LABOR CHARGES AFTER 90 DAYS Monitor VCR In home or carry in Service 22 diagonal CRT LCD and Larger Monitor VCR Carry in Service 21 diagonal CRT LCD and smaller 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 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 liste
8. FOUND PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN lf no active channels are found for CHANNEL MEMORY If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording and the Clock is not set PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING After a Timer Program has been set If you press REC on the remote control or VCR and a cassette is inserted with no record tab CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB If you press PLAY FF REW or REC on the remote control or VCR without a cassette inserted NO CASSETTE PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE 26 TO CANCEL TIMER REC PUSH POWER THEN STOP KEY If you press POWER or STOP during a Timer Recording visible in VCR mode only If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL 14 15 20 14 15 20 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 END PLAY KEY If you press a function button other than STOP EJECT or POWER while the VCR is in VCR Lock mode VCA LOCK ACTIVATED If you press any invalid keys on the remote while AEMOTE CONTROL iS SET in CABLE DSS mode TO CABLE OSS MODE USE VCR VCR KEY USE TV TVKEY If you press any invalid keys on the remote while in TV mode REMOTE CONTROL IS SET TO TV MODE USE VCR VCR KEY USE CABLE DSS CABLE DSS Before Requesting service Check
9. KEY OM E START STOP CH 8 SAT 10 00P 12 00P 125 2 Press AV gt to DBAY SP set new program SEA LD contents SELECT START DATE SELECT 4 KEY SET d gt KEY END PROG ACTION KEY or To Clear program P DT START STOP 2 B 10 00P 12 00P 3 10 8 00P 9 00P 4 SU 9 00P 10 00P 1 Press ADD DLT to clear ADD DLT SELECT 1 8 a v KEY ENTER KEY END PROG ACTION KEY End the program 1 Press PROG or ACTION If there are programs press POWER off 4 of important notes when using a DSS receiver When recording programs via a DSS receiver the DSS receiver must be left on When recording programs via an antenna or cable the DSS receiver must be turned off 1 Press gt to display To cancel Timer Recording Recording is in progress Press POWER and then STOP within 10 seconds to cancel the Timer recording The TIMER indicator goes out in the Multi Function Display Multi Function Display SELECT SET A PLAY STOP d REW gt FF Suip 1099y Jau 4 proc 4 ACTION 3 ADD DELETE 13 Multi Brand Control Feature The Remote Control may be set up to contro some TV or Cable DSS Receive functions Multi Brand Control Setup 1 Find your TV Cable or DSS Receiver Brand Code Number on following page Z POWER Setup for TV Set up remote Hold down TV and enter code 2 TV or with NUMBERED keys DSS CABLE
10. Press POWER off e When recording programs via a cable box make sure the cable box is left ON and tuned to the desired channel Multi Function Display 12 e l a progam is already in memory Y Check list before you begin O All connections are made See pages 4 5 DO TV and VCR are plugged in and tumed on O VCR TV selector is set to VCR C Clock is set to correct time O Record tab in place See page 24 C Remote in VCR mode 6 POWER SELECT Timer Recording Using VCR Buttons Using AVP keys You can also operate the menu screen using VCR buttons When menu screens are displayed the PLAY STOP REWIND and FF buttons on the VCR and remote function as AW lt 4 gt only with no tape inserted A PLAY v STOP lt REW gt FF To display menu using VCR buttons press CH A and CH together To exit the menu repeat above For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Important If the remote contro POWER ACTION PROG CH4 NUMBERED keys INPUT SEARCH or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again Review Replace or Clear Program Contents Recording is not in progress 1 Repeat steps 1 3 on page 12 2 Select program 1 Press AY to select number P DY STAAT STOP CH SPD 1 DAY 9 00412 004 08 SP CANCEL ADD DLT KEY SELECT 1 8 4 KEY ENTER KEY END PROG ACTION
11. SINTONICE AL CANAL POS DE SU LOCAL LUEGO POR FAVOR OPRIMIR CH UP AUTOPROGRAMAC ION EN PROCESO FIJACION AUTOMATICA DEL RELOJ Presione CHA EN PROCESO Aj Ajuste sin terminado terminar 17 4 2000 MAR 12 00PH HORA VERANIEGA ACT CANAL FIJADO CA 02 FIJACION AUTOMATICA COMPLETO FIJACION AUTOMATICA DEL RELOJ INCOMPLETO OPRIMIR ACTION PARA FIJAR El RELOJ TERMINAR OPRIMIR CH UP Presione CHA parasalir 30 El ajuste del reloj es incompleto Ajuste el reloj manualmente 1 Presione ACTION 2 Presione AY para seleccionar el mes 3 Presione para ajustar De la misma manera ajuste el d a el a o la hora y la hora de ahorro de energ a VERANO Para hacer correcciones presione repetidamente para moverse hasta el error luego corrijalo 4 Presione ACTION El reloj se activa e Para salir de este modo pulse la tecla ACTION nuevamente Ajustar de nuevo el reloj d e a F P t Presione AU NOIN para exnida el menu Presione AV para seleccionar FIJAR RELOJ y juego CANAL E LANGUE LANGUAGE ESPANOL SALIDA DE VCR cANAL 3 presione P ELEGIA a FIJAR gt TERMINAR ACTION FIJAR RELOJ Presione AY para seleccionar MANUAL y FIJACION AUTOMATICA p luego presione AJUSTE ZONA HORA 0 ELEGIR a FIJAR TERMINAR ACTION FIJAR RELOJ y xl 1 412000 MAR 12 00PM VERANOACT Presione AY y 4 para seleccionar y
12. ajustar la hora y la fecha ELEGIR a FIJAR 4 gt TERMINAR ACTION 5 Presione ACTION dos veces para que el reloj comience a funcionar y salir desde este modo Por ayuda llame al 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Operaciones basicas para la Programacion facil para la reproduccion grabaci n con temporizador 1 inserte un casete 1 Exhiba el men Exhiba la pantaila de La videogrababora se enciende autom ticamente Presione ACTION O la programaci n A AA AAA Si ya existe un programa 2 Presione PLAY en la memoria presione AV y P para seleccionar un n mero de programa sin usar Exhiba FIJACION DE O si el casete no tuviera la leng eta de grabaci n v ase la p gina 24 se inicia la reproducci n autom tica W Para encontrar una escena en particular B squeda hacia adelante gt Presione FF A z A MENU B squeda hacia atr s gt Presione REW FUNCIONES H Para ver una imagen fija congelada gt FIJAR RELO 4 Presione AY para Presione PAUSE SLOW LANGUE LANGUAGE ESPANOL seleccionar SALIDA DE VCR CANAL 3 x M Para ver im genes cuadro a cuadro gt ELEGIR A Y 2 Presione P para exhibir Presione PAUSE SLOW en UNA AEN el modo de imagen fija A A a M Para ver en c mara lenta gt dret Saree a 93 Frsacion DE FUNCIONES Exhiba TEMPORIZADOR bot n PAU ae Sn e modo de APORIZADOS 1 Presione para exhibir imagen fija e Si ya existe un programa en la
13. into the unit Immediately unplug the unit and have it inspected by a service technician Fire and shock hazards can result from electrical shorts caused by liquid contact inside Never drop or push any object through openings in the unit Some intemal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can cause electric shock or fire hazard Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set as this may cause electrical interference Keep all magnets away from electronic equipment USING ACCESSORIES Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire shock or other hazards CLEANING THE UNIT Unplug the unit Then 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 the 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 THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF lf after carefully following the detailed operating instructions this Video product does not operate property do not attempt to open or remove covers or make any adjustments not described in the manual Unplug the unit and contact a qualified service technician IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer or those having
14. is set to off P 20 Make sure remote is in proper mode P 14 Make sure Timer Record is not in progress Remote Control Correction VCR cannot be remote controlled Aim Remote Contro directly at remote sensor on VCR P 32 Avoid any object blocking signal path Check remote batteries P 4 Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off P 20 Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference ACTION and PROG buttons cannot be used e Press VCR button for VCR mode P 14 A e Check remote batteries P 4 Miscellaneous Correction Programs cannot be viewed on TV e Set VCR TV selector to TV P 9 Make sure proper signal source is selected Video cassette cannot be inserted Insert the cassette with window side up record tab facing you e Check if a tape is already in the unit Video cassette cannot be removed Compietely insert Power Piug into an AC outlet Video cassette ejects when a recording is started Make sure cassette record tab is intact P 24 or the power is turned off for timer recording In Stop mode the motor CYLINDER continues To enable Quick play mechanism the cylinder will rotate for to rotate about 5 minutes This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode The top of the playback picture waves back and Because VCR playback signal is not as stable as off the air TV forth excessively signal top of TV scre
15. memoria presione Mi Para parar gt Presione STOP AY y gt para seleccionar MW Para hacer avanzar la cinta r pidamente gt un n mero de programa Precione FF sin usar M Para rebobinar la cinta gt Presione REW i NOR Aiuste la fecha de Para expulsar la cinta gt Presione STOP 4 A arabaci n mps 1 Presione AV para viideogrababora Slectionar P Operaciones b sicas para la ELEGIA A Y 2 Presione o lt para gra baci n TERMINAR PROG ACT ION ajustar E 31 Aere anpa P e DIARIO a la misma hora de lunes a viernes pka ma ees SEMANA a la misma hora una vez a la semana La videogrababora se B 9r me Qiero G enciende autom ticamente Ejemplo Fecha de hoy 7 A Orden para elegir DIARIO U semana SEMANAL ___SEMANAL Leng eta SAB LUN DOM O J 2 A A A 2 Repita el paso 4 para ajustar hora de comienzo hora de parada canal 2 Seleccione el canal o LINEA para una fuente exterior Presione CH AY o las teclas num ricas velocidad SP LP SLP correspondiente pre Nic PARADA CA veL Termine el programa 3 Seleccione la velocidad de grabaci n A 1 Presione PROG O Presione SPEED QTD ITT It OI 0 ACTION C eSP decai est ndar CANCELAR ADD DLT Para introducir m s D eLP_ Larga duraci n ELEGIA 153A Y programas Y SLP Supenarga duraci n EMO ARBSOO ACT ON sede AY y gt para gt id seleccionar y ajustar el 4 Comience la grabaci n Aumer
16. sets clock ahead one hour Autumn Last Sunday in October DST ON gt Turns clock back one hour Hf your area does not observe Daylight Saving Time select DST OFF Keep these time changes in mind when programming the VCR for timer recordings 24 Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Break off the tab to prevent recording Record Tab Screw driver To record again SIS a te Cover the E with cellophane tape Record Playback Time Only use tapes with the mark in this unit Tape Speed Type of Video Cassette ae SP 2 Hours Standard Play 1 Hour 2 Hours 40 Minutes LP 5 Hours Long Play e ele ASSIS 20 Minutes 6 Hours SLP Super Long Play 3 Hours For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Head Cleaning Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged Video Head Clog Sensor During playback this screen appears if clogging is detected To remove screen press PLAY on the remote or VCR VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END PLAY KEY Use dry type head cleaning cassette only Part No NV TCL30PT is recommended Bi Cleaning Tape Follow cleaning tape instructions carefully Excessive use of tape can shorten head life If head clog symptoms persist contact your nearest Factory Service Center or authorized Service Cente
17. the first time setup mode is entered automatically SELECT LANGUAGE CH amp ENGLISH OPRIMIR CH Y ESPA OL VCR TV FRANCAIS TO CHANGE VCR S OUTPUT CH PUSH ACTION KET X Press ACTION IF YOU PUSH ACTION KEY VCR S OUTPUT CH SWITCHES TO CH 4 Xy Press ACTION PLEASE TUNE YOUR TV TO CH 4 re After 3 seconds Process of Setup Turn the TV and VCR on Press POWER Set TV Channel to CH 3 If using AV Cable connection set TV to Video instead of channel See connection a on page 4 Display SELECT LANGUAGE This display appears for first time setup Goats only Select the language aj for English for Spanish ESPANOL for French E FRANCAIS 2 When using connection b see page 4 tune TV to VCR s output channel if there is beat or noise on CH3 change VCR s output channel to CH4 by pressing ACTION twice Always tune TV to this channel to monitor the VCR If you used audio video jack connection tune the TV to its video input If wrong language is set do Reset All VCR Memory Functions steps on page 24 Start Channel Auto Set and Clock Auto Set Press CHA CHANNEL CLOCK AUTO SET CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE BOX TUNE IT TO YOUR LOCAL PBS CH THEN 0 O I 4TRACKING gt PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY 0 CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING Y Setup completed 2 Press CH A to exit 1
18. with the mark It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2 4 6 and 8 hour VCR machines be used Advanced Connections Be sure to tune TV to VCR output channel The same one you set on screen of TV CH3 or CH4 All connections on these pages are made with 75 Ohm coaxial cables CATV Connection e record or view any e view channel E With a Cable Box Gable Box VCR abi NOS ok scrambled selected for any N channel type of recording E ANT y IN FROM ANTI 1 AUDIO le use VCR Remote do a Timer X AY CABLE BOX O e LE O Oauow Control to select recording of a rs VIDEO channels using channel unless OUT O O OuUTIO TY So aed Multi brand control you select it at the OUT feature cable box e With a Cable Box VCR gt Cable Box view any record scrambled JARL pe E including channels ANT a scrambled i IN FROM ANT h i or channel AUDIO CATV CABLE BOX use VCR Remote A O O VHF UHF c l Bo ourroT IN our ABA Ovioco os ee channels without nt OUT eTe 9 E ee using Multi brand er A control feature VCR E With Two Cable Boxes VCR record and view je view channel both scrambled other than the one CABLE BOX IN FRON ANT and unscrambled selected tor any j AUDIO channels if type of recording IN ouT SEE additional VIDEO equipment is do a Timer OUT IO TV A O O added T
19. 14 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 TV Brand Code Numbers PANASONIC c ccconnnonccccccnonencnninnos Toshiba Cable Box Brand Code Numbers 05 06 01 44 63 91 126 01 44 63 91 126 Archer Cabletenna Cableview CONUN oneee K Citizen 63 44 42 30 52 04 124 126 Curtis esserne 08 09 61 53 87 Diamond oo scscssssssseeessssseeeeee OT 44 63 91 126 Drake erreren it 67 Eagle aeaee 13 22 58 62 20 40 26 107 Eastern ee 28 130 GC Brand Gemini General Electric General Instruments 01 02 03 04 34 55 83 106 65 67 68 115 117 118 124 91 Hamlin 14 15 28 41 102 103 104 108 130 Hita CHi aena i 3 Jasco ee 04 124 Jerrold oo ee 01 02 03 04 34 55 83 106 65 67 68 115 117 118 124 91 MACOIN arrini tisvrsks soies Magnavox Matsushita 51 44 59 75 126 NOVAVISION snn 08 09 61 53 87 Daiana ind 405 1 129 Oak Sigma asian 46 11 128 Panasonic 00 ee csssseeeeeessesceeeees 16 17 97 109 Philips oooomoocacoo ooooooo 07 13 20 23 24 50 128 129 Pioneer named ee 05 06 Pulsar seers 63 44 42 30 52 04 124 126 DSS Brand Code Numbers Toshiba Hitachi Hughes Magnavox Uniden 1 Magnavox Uniden 2 Important Notes Sylva NE ala SAAD ci 63 44 42 30 52 04 124 126 Hita linia iia ii V2 Mitsubishi eesse 07 13 Samsung eeren TA Gold Star ieee 15 16 17 Radio Shack
20. 2Y A989A8 d Select Channel Press CHA W or NUMBERED keys To select LINE see page 11 To select channels over 100 first press 100 key then enter remaining two digits Multi Function Display Select Recording speed See page 24 Press SPEED SP Standard Play LP Long Play SLP Super Long Play Selected speed is displayed on TV screen and Multi Function Display STOP REC Start Recording Press REC e To edit out unwanted portions press PAUSE SLOW to pause and to resume recording W To stop gt Press STOP Ml One Touch Recording Press REC repeatedly to set the recording length 30 min 4 hours e The VCR turns itself off at the preset time Ce Rec RAR 4 00 4 3 00 4 2 004 1 30 W Record One Program While Watching Another Press VCR TV gt VCR disappears on Multi Function Display gt Select Channel at the TV E Selecting Channel at the VCR You cannot view another channe during recording Press VCR TV gt VCR appears on Multi Function Display gt Select Channel at the VCR applies to connection b After the VCR has been in Pause mode only see page 4 for 5 minutes it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head Record using VCR controls 2 Select 1 Insert 4 Start Channel a cassette Recording This video recorder equipped with the HQ High Quality System is compatible with existing VHS equipment Only use those tapes
21. Batteries 2 AA D O l RF Coaxial Cable VJASO0196 To order accessories call toll free 1 800 332 5368 Loading the Batteries 1 Open the cover S YE 2 Insen the batteries as marked C Battery replacement caution Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries 4 3 Close the cover WwW If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN terminals connect them to VCR for higher quality picture and sound You can enjoy stereo sound even if your TV is not stereo by connecting a stereo amplifier to the VCR Connect VCR and TV with AV Cable not supplied or RF Coaxial Cable accessory as shown below ANTENNA See page 5 CABLE TV OUTDOOR ANTENNA INDOOR ANTENNA A a ES Disconnectantenna or cable from TV and connect to VCR IN FROM ANT VHF UHF VCR OUTIO TV b RF COAXIAL CABLE a AV CABLE not supplied Connect VCR 2 to TV with RF Coaxial Cable 1 While connection b above is sufficient connection a offers better sound and picture 2 For both connections a and b proceed as follows To use VCR VCR Power on set TV to VIDEO To watch TV VCR Power off select channel on 3 Set VCR Output to channel 3 or 4 not an active station See page 6 ARNING When using Nut type RF coaxial cables tighten with fingers only Overtightening may damage terminals For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262
22. CT 4 Y KEY SET z gt KEY END ACTION KEY TIME ZONE ADJUST appears only when auto clock is set 3 Press AY to select MANUAL and press b For Auto Clock Set select AUTO CLOCK SET then press CH A 1 4 2000 TUE 2 00 SELECT Y KEY SET 4 gt KEY END ACTION KEY 4 Press AV and 4P to select and set the date time and DST Daylight Saving Time 5 Press ACTION twice to start the clock and exit this mode For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Output Channel Important If the remote control POWER ACTION PROG CH4 NUMBERED keys INPUT SEARCH or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed prose the VCR button on the remote and try the button again M Time Zone Adjust When Auto Clock is set only 1 Press AY to select SET CLOCK MENU SET UP VCR SET_UP FEATURE SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL T CH 3 gt KEY END ACTION KEY 2 Press gt SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MA NUAL TIME ZONE ADJUST SELECT 4 Y KEY SET 4 gt KEY END ACTION KEY 3 Press AY to select TIME ZONE ADJUST and press d or P to subtract or add hour s as necessary SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL TIME ZONE ADJUST 1 SELECT 4 Y KEY SET 4 KEY END ACTION KEY 4 Press ACTION twice 5 Press POWER off to perform AUTO CLOCK SET TIME ZONE ADJUST returns to 0 if clock is set manually POWER SELECT SET A PLAY Y STOP Mvcr s Outpu
23. INOIS 7850 12th Avenue South CA 94080 9060 Golf Road Airport Business Center Niles IL 60714 Bloomington MN 55425 TEXAS 7482 Harwin Drive 20201 Sherman Way Houston TX 77036 Suite 102 1703 North Randall OHIO Canoga Park CA 91306 Road 2236 Waycross Road Se ae Road Elgin IL 60123 Civic Center Plaza Farmers Branch a Po Road Pick up Drop off only Forest Park OH 45240 TX 75244 i uite San Diego CA 92123 MARYLAND PENNSYLVANIA 62 Mountain Road 2221 Cabot Blvd West COLORADO Glen Burnie MD 21061 Suite B 1640 South Abilene Street Langhorne PA 19047 Suite D MASSACHUSETTS HAWAII Aurora CO 80012 60 Glacier Drive Chartiers Valley 99 859 Iwaiwa Street Suite G Shopping Center Aiea Hawaii 96701 FLORIDA Westwood MA 02090 1025 Washington Pike Phone 808 488 1996 3700 North 29th Avenue Bridgeville PA 15017 Fax 808 486 4369 Suite 102 Hollywood FL 33020 WASHINGTON 20425 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 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 October 99 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 28 Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc of America AVE 65 de Infanteria Km
24. If you cannot fully insert the plug try reversing it If it still will not fit have an electrician install the proper wall outlet Do not defeat the safety feature by tarnpering with the plug GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION This plug will only fit into a three hole grounding outlet If necessary have an electrician install the proper outlet Do not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug 3 POWER CORD Make sure power cords are routed so that they are not likely to have anything rest on them roll over them or be in the way of walking traffic If an extension cord is used make sure it also has either a polarized or grounded plug and that the cords can be securely connected Frayed cords damaged plugs and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be replaced by a qualified service technician Overloaded outlets and extension cords are fire hazards and should be avoided 4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated during operation if they are blocked heat build up inside the unit can cause failures that may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes For protection follow these rules a Never cover ventilation slots or the unit while in use or operate the unit when placed on a bed sofa rug or other soft surface b Avoid built in installation such as a book case or sack unless proper ventilation is provided 5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS
25. Insert a tape with Record Tab Press PLAY Starts playback Or if tape has no record tab auto playback begins Press CH Up Down Select Channel Press SPEED Change speed Press REC Starts Recording Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Sales Company Printed in Indonesia Company Division of Matsushita Division of Matsushita Electric of LSQTO243A Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico Inc PSC S1299 0 One Panasonic Way Secaucus Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Q
26. OR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES Do not place the unit over or near any kind of heater or regulator in direct sunlight inside a closed vehicle etc Do not move the unit suddenly between areas of extreme temperature variation if the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense in the unit and on the tape 6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY Do not place unsecured equipment on a sloping surface Do not place this unit on any support 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 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Carefully follow all operating instructions and use the manufacturers recommended accessories when operating this unit or connecting it to any other equipment Safety Precautions OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION 1 2 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against built up static charges and voltage surges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 in Canada part 1 of the Canadian x MEC RECTION 618 21 Electrical Code provides information r TAOUHD CLAMPS with respect to proper grounding of t
27. OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES 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 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 Customer Satisfaction Center at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above Y 3 D O 4 3 P M FE 147 gt Qo y z y pur lt 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 warvid 10 20 97 29 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a para r pida consulta Para ajustar el idioma canal y reloj 1 Encienda el televisor y la videograbadora Presione POWER e Si se utiliza un cable de cone
28. Quasar Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions _ Model No VHQ 40M _ A uonelado 91seg gt a lt a O D o a Oo 3 Please read these instructions carefully before As an ENERGY STAR Partner attempting to connect operate or adjust this Matsushita Electric Corporation of product Please save this manual America has determined thai ene product ra A a eee 5 or ac moda meets the ENERGY spanish Quick Use Guide is included Gu a a que Isi Mat Ee para r pida consulta en espa ol est incluida STAR guidelines lor energy efficiency Quick Use Guide is on the back cover UOIJEUOJU ANOAIOS 1min Timinin Yx 12 30AM i da ES COMMERCIAL MET AUTO CLOCK SET LSOTO2434 Forassistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Important Safeguards and Precautions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit or in this manual If necessary have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Deater verity the power source in your home 2 POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG As a Safety feature this Video product comes with either a polarized power cord plug one blade is wider than the other or a three wire grounding type plug P RIZED PL A N This plug will only fit into an outlet one way
29. SALIDA DE VCR CANAL 3 ELEGIR A Y FIJAR gt TERMINAR ACTION For Spanish MENU REGLAGE MAGNETOSCOPE REGLAGE MAGNETO SUPPLEM REGLAGE HORLOGE REGLAGE CANAL ETEA FRAN AIS CA SORTIE 3 SEL z Y REGLER gt FIN ACTION For French Yo Display MENU Press ACTION E Channels 1 Press AY to select SET UP CHANNEL MENU SET UP VCR SET UP FEATURE SET_CL UK SET UP CHANNEL IDI OMA LANGUE ENGL 1 SH VCR S OUTPUT CH 3 SELECT 4 Y KEY SET 7 KEY END ACTION KEY 2 Press gt ET UP CHANNEL CABLE AUTOS WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY OFF SELECT 4 Y KEY SET gt KEY ENO ACTION KEY 3 Press AY to select ANTENNA then press to set your antenna system TV or CABLE 4 Press AY to select AUTO SET then press P If you use a cable box set it to the PBS channel in your time zone CHANNEL CLOCK AUTO SET CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE AND IF YOU USE A CABLE BOX TUNE IT TO YOUR LOCAL PBS CH THEN PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY This screen appears only when auto clock is set 5 Press CH A e Clock Auto Set will be performed when channels are replaced in memory Mi Clock 1 Press AY to select SET CLOCK MENU SET UP VCR SET UP FEATURE Ep PETT LLOC SET UP CHANNEL 1D OMA LANGUE ENGLISH VCR S OUTPUT CH 3 SELECT A Y KEY SET gt KEY END ACTION KEY 2 Press P SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET TIME ZONE ADJUST 0 SELE
30. SELECT SEARCH MODE ZERO SEARCH PROGRAM END SEARCH D SELECT SET A PLAY Y STOP gt FF SELECT Y KEY SET gt KEY END SEARCH KEY INDEX Select the recording number oo Press NUMBERED DOOD keys O O mi To calculate number see below Start search Press FF or REW INDEX SEARCH 04 When search is or finished playback begins E To Calculate Index Number Example 1 If you are watching recording 4 and you want to watch recording 2 enter 3 in step 3 and press REW ae a Example 2 If you are watching recording 2 and you want to watch recording 6 enter 4 in step 3 and press FF Notes A A Ne Make each entry within 10 seconds or the Index Search mode will be canceled very close to an index mark that index mark may not be counted in the search NOTE indicates start points of each recording 18 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 important If the remote control POWER ACTION PROG CH4 NUMBERED keys INPUT SEARCH or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again Repeat Play Set to see a recording over and over 1 TAG mr pes ATON Press ACTION Display CY an Display SET UP VCR UP VCR 1 Press AV to select 2 Press to display MENU SET UP FEATURE SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL 1D 1 OMA LANGUE ENGLI SH VCA S OUTPUT CH 3 SELECT 4 KE
31. See tt he bottom press AV and gt to select an right of this page unused program number Display SET UP FEATURE 1 Press AW to select gt 2 Press P to display MENU T tE VCR SET UP FEATURE SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL iDIOMA LANGUE ENGLISH VCR S OUTPUT CH 3 SELECT 4 KEY SET gt KEY END ACTION KEY fy SET UP FEATURE J TIMER PROGRAMMING v Program screen a w wa 1 Press to display If a program is already in memory press AY and to select an unused program number SET END Pb KEY ACTION KEY START STOP CH T ER SELECT START DATE SELECT A Y KEY SET gt KEY END PROG ACTION KEY Set the recording DATE 1 Press AV to select 2 Press P or lt to set 1 31 One time e DAILY MON FRI WEEKLY Same time once a week 4 Example 78 9131 1 20 6 Today 7 SELECTA YW Selection Order L weeky gt WEEKLY ___ WEEKLY SAT MON SUN Repeat step 4 to set pay Start time stop time Channel or LINE for outside source tape speed SP LP SLP End the program 1 Press PROG or ACTION l DT START _ STOP CH SPD 8 10 00P 12 00P 62 SP 3 a 3 o 4 CANCEL ADD DLT KEY SELECT 1 8 4 Y KEY ENTER KEY ENO PROG ACTION KEY To Enter More As halt A Press AY to select and gt display a blank program NAMBO Then repeat steps 4 and 5 2 Press PROG or ACTION again to exit Set the timer
32. WN CHANNEL UP DOWN See page 14 See page 9 TRACKING V LOCK See page 25 EJECT button When EJECT is pressed the tape is ejected from Cassette Compartment If EJECT is pressed during recording the VCR will not respond to the command Front View of the VCR VCR TV selector See page 9 Cassette Compartment See page 8 PLAY See page 8 FAST FORWARD POWER SEARCH Videotnput Connector REWIND SEARCH See page 11 Ses pago Audio Input Banner oe CHANNEL UP DOWN See page 9 Remote Sensor STOP EJECT RECORD See page 11 TRACKING V LOCK See page 25 See page 8 See page 9 ACTION PROG See page 7 32 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Multi Function Display VCR Indicator Lights when the VCR TV selector is set to VCR VCR TIMER Power Indicator Lights when power is on Timer Indicator Lights when the VCR is set for a Timer Recording or when a length is set for a Clock Status Channel Speed Display normal recording OTR Disp h ti Briefly disol VCR stat h Flashes when a Timer Recording is set but splays the current lime Briony displays sae WARNA a tape has not been inserted into the VCR function button is pressed Briefly displays the channel number or LINE1 or LINE2 when a channel or line input is selected Briefly displays the recording speed when SPEED is pressed Rear View of the VCR AC Power Plug While plugged into an AC outle
33. Y SET gt KEY SET UP VCR REMOTE WARN I NG AUTO SHUT OFF 1 Press AY to select REPEAT PLAY 2 Press gt to set SELECT KEY SET gt KEY END ACTION KEY Playback repeats when tape end is reached or unrecorded portion over 30 seconds is detected Return to normal screen Press ACTION twice Zero Search To quickly return to specific tape counter location Display Counter a DISPLAY i 7 Press DISPLAY during playback b 12 00AM Reset to Ear pa a ress O SE RESET at the desired position C Continue to record playback etc SEARCH Display SELECT SEARCH d 7 MODE in Stop mode AS Press SEARCH Start ZERO SEARCH SELECT SEARCH MODE ZERO SEARCH INDEX SEARCH PROGRAM END SEARCH 2 Press to start SELECT Y KEY SET KEY Unit will go into FF or REW mode and stop at the last point the Counter was set to 0 00 00 END SEARCH KEY A DISPLAY SELECT SET A PLAY Y STOP gt FE d search 1 Press AY to select COUNTER RESET uonesado sde ACM SKIP Commercial Skip VCR fast forwards skips over 1 3 minutes of recorded tape Press CM SKIP in Play mode The skip time can be changed by pressing CM SKIP button repeatedly as shown below PLAY 1st Press 1 min Skip 2nd i 2 min Skip 3rd Press 3 min Skip 19 Special VCR Features IA check list before you begin CJ All con
34. ages 22 and 23 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET Auto clock set is performed the first time the VCR is turned off each day If used a cable box must be left on and tuned to the PBS channel at the time VCR power is turned off if you want auto clock set to be done If used a DSS receiver must be turned off for auto clock set If Cable Box or DSS receiver is connected to VCR via Audio Video jacks an RF coaxial cable must also be connected for auto clock set and channel auto set features to work Using AV lt 4P keys You can also operate the menu screen using VCR buttons When menu screens are displayed tha PLAY STOP REWIND and FF buttons on the VCR and remote function as AV lt 4 gt only with no tape inserted To display menu using VCR buttons press CH A On Remote and CH Y together To exit the menu repeat above Playback aTape To prevent tape jam Inspect your cassette tapes and remove any loose or peeling labels EJECT Z cneck list before you begin O All connections are made O TV and VCR are plugged in TV is turned on and tuned to CH3 4 or Video O Remote is in VCR mode insert a cassette e VCR power comes on and VCR appears on Multi Function Display Press PLAY PLAY Or if cassette has no record tab see page 24 auto playback begins WB To Find a Particular Scene Forward Search gt Press FF To release press PLAY or FF Reverse Search gt
35. d in the Service Directory Or call toll free 1 800 211 PANA 7262 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 required 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 inadeguate 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 LIMITS AND EX There are no express warranties except as listed above THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE F
36. e de prostrana e IE Presione REC blanco Luego repita los e Presione PAUSE SLOW para hacer una pausa en la pasos 4 y 5 grabaci n en progreso 2 Presione PROG o ACTION para salir Grabaci n con temporizador Presione POWER para apagar M Para parar gt Presione STOP Ml Grabaci n de un toque Presione REC repetidamente para ajustar la hora de grabaci n 30 min 4 horas e La videograbadora termina la grabaci n a o o o O 3 7 una hora programada Pantalla multifuncinal a Si la fuente de la grabaci n es una caja de TV Grabaci n normal 0 30 1 00 por cable aseg rese de que la caja de TV por cable est encendida y est sintonizada al canal 4 00 4 3 00 4 2 004 1 30 que desea grabar 31 Location of Controls Remote control Buttons DISPLAY EJECT See page 26 See page 8 TV mode POWER See page 14 See page 6 VCR mode DSS CABLE mode See page 14 See page 14 INPUT bebe TV i See page 11 PRAN FAST FORWARD SEARCH PLAY See page 8 See page 8 SET SELECT UP See page 7 See page 7 STOP REWIND SEARCH See page 8 aoe page 8 SELECT DOWN SE See page 7 See page 7 ACTION PROGRAM See page 22 See pages 12 13 ADD DELETE See page 23 NUMBERED KEYS See page 9 COUNTER RESET TAPE POSITION See page 19 See page 20 PAUSE SLOW SEARCH ENTER See page 8 a See pages 16 19 CM SKIP NS SPEED See Page 19 See page 9 RECORD See page 9 VOLUME UP DO
37. en may be bent or unstable during playback Slowly turn TV horizontal Hold control to correct If your TV has no horizontal Hold control or adjusting control is ineffective contact your nearest TV service center O o O go UU M a O Lm 4 D J 2 Cc n le DN M oO D If you cannot resolve the problem please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product assistance at 201 348 9090 To locate an authorized servicenter please call toll free 1 800 211 PANA 7262 27 Service Center List For Product Information Operating Assistance Literature Request Dealer Locations and all Customer Service inquiries please contact 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9am 9pm Saturday Sunday 9am 7pm EST Web Site http www panasonic com You can purchase parts accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site Accessory Purchases Customer Orders Only 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 MasterCard Discover Card American Express Check Factory Servicenters Locations CALIFORNIA GEORGIA MICHIGAN TENNESSEE 6550 Katella Avenue 8655 Roswell Road 37048 Van Dyke Avenue 3800 Ezeli Road Cypress CA 90630 Suite 100 Sterling Heights MI 48312 suite 806 Atlanta GA 30350 Nashville TN 37203 800 Dubuque Avenue MINNESOTA S San Francisco ILL
38. gthe VCR on 25 e Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure 24 Specifications ccrinnonnconon 25 Information e Record Playback Time 24 Features for a Quality Picture 25 On Screen Displays OSD ccconnononconicanccnnnccncnnccnnanan 26 e Function amp Channel Display 26 e Blank Tape No Video Signal e VCR Status amp Clock Display 26 Indication conocnrorocononononoroso 26 f f e Waming and Instruction Displays 26 Before Requesting Service ooooooocccccconocccnnnnarinanononncos 27 Service Center List oooooooocccnncnncconononononocioranononononnnos 28 Warranty ains ao 29 Spanish Espa ol Quick Use Guide 30 31 Location of Controls ccccccoooconooocccnccnnonononnononanoss 32 33 Quick Use Guide Playback Recording Back Cover uonelado 9 seg gt o lt y J O 0 Q O ze O D mi O 5 U0 241 10 Uu INOAIO Before Using Basic Connection 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 VCR Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No e Model No e Serial No Accessories Remote Contro O
39. he 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 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS An outside antenna system should be located well away from power lines electric light or power circuits and where it will never come into contact with these power sources if it should happen to fall When installing an outside antenna extreme care should be taken to avoid touching power lines circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal Because of the hazards involved antenna installation should be left to a professional USING THE VIDEO UNIT lf the unit has been in storage or moved to a new location refer first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards 1 2 KEEP THIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE OF ANY KIND IF EQUIPMENT IS EXPOSED TO RAIN MOISTURE OR STRONG IMPACT unplug the unit and have it inspected by a qualified service technician before use DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM During a lightning storm whether indoors or outdoors or before leaving the unit unused for extended periods of time disconnect all equipment from the power source as weil as the antenna and cable system WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN Never expose the unit to rain or water DO NOT OPERATE if liquid has been spilled
40. he Batteries 4 N owl Basic Connections Antenna VCR TV ooooococcccconononnorcononconnononnanononos 4 5 eS One Time VCR Setup Language VCR s Output Channel Channel Clock 6 7 f Playback a Tape Still picture Frame by Frame picture Slow Motion 8 Record On a Tape idas 9 e One Touch Recording 9 x Advanced Connections Cable DSS u 10 ye Copying Your Tapes Dubbing cocninsinmasss 11 Enjoy Timer Recording NN on 12 13 more Using VOR Buttons cc de Broun Contents cocoa e Multi Brand Control Feature 14 15 Tape Operation Search System 0 0 0 0 reene 16 19 e Program End Search 16 Repeat Play o oocicccicocicicicncnnnos 19 e Index SCAN c occccccconccononnoroconnnnno 17 e Zero Search cccccccecececeeeee 19 Auto Operation Functions 17 e Commercial Skip 19 e Direct ACCESS oooccccccnocononenonnos 18 Special VCR Features oocionoicicconococonccoioconoroncornanornoricrrararnonos 20 21 e Tape Position Display 20 Weak Signal Display ON OFF 21 e Remote Warning ON OFF 20 e Auto Shut Off 21 e VCR Lock AS 20 Reset Language Channels Clock VCR s Output Channel 22 23 VCR amp Cassette Information oocccccccccicnoccnana 24 25 Oth e Reset All VCR Memory Functions 24 Head CIeaning ce 25 er e DST Daylight Saving Time 24 Cleanin
41. his recording of a N1 QUT connection channel unless requires two you select it at the A B Switch converter boxes cable box 2 Way Splitte Serter CABLE BOX an A B switch and OUT i a 2 way splitter OUT 1 ra 18 ey IN TON DSS Connection record and view fe view channel a R any including other than the one scrambled selected for any is ATELLITE channel type of recording e use your VCR do a Timer e ANT N Sx Pa Remote Control to recording of a d DSS vam poda ella a channel unless y CATV RECEIVER f control feature alee it at the Seu PIN IN O Oaol VHF UHF l OUT O_Ovoeo iz our VHPAUHE NOTE Y 5 DSS receiver must be turned off to VCR TV view cable box or antenna programs 10 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Copying Your Tapes Dubbing Connections you ll need to make Playing Source VCR Recording Editing VCR TV for Monitoring er IN 8 ANT AUDIO O VHF UHF IN FROM ANT AUDIOIN AUDIO O VHF UHF VHF O ae ourrorv VIDEO OUT TOTV UHF VIDEO IN IN4 OUT IN1 OUT E RS Lo PASS or VIDEO IN2 AUDIO IN2 Front of VCR O O Playing Source VCR Recording Editing VCR Insert blank tape Insert pre recorded oa gt tape TEX with record tab LoL Our Yecation 2 paa pee Im III Select LINE mode O Press INPUT See Selecting the Inp
42. icture quality Manual Tracking Control to reduce picture noise Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to reduce picture noise Press CH TRACKING A Y buttons on the remote control or on the VCR until the picture clears up To return to Auto Tracking press POWER off then on again a few seconds later lt 2 JJ go O ps 4 Y pa mt O e je 3 gt 5 V Lock Control to reduce picture jitter in Still mode CH TRACKING A Y buttons operate as a V Lock control 25 On Screen Displays OSD Function amp Channel Display When a function button is pressed e g PLAY or you change channels a 4 second display appears first in large and then small characters VCR Status amp Clock Display To display or remove the overlay at right DEE arabe raat Ne mee os DISPLAY gt DISPLAY see page 9 Warning and Instruction Displays Function Status Rec Time Remainina OTR mode only Blank Tape No Video Signal Indication 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 Feature page 21 set to OFF the TV screen will turn solid blue Current Time Channel REC 0 25 N Tape Speed See page 24 12 00AM ABC 0 12 34 SP Counter These displays will alert you of a missed operation or provide further instructions sp caution e 080 Caulion Tee NO CH
43. mal and or timer recordings In Play mode the first 10 seconds of each recording can be scanned forward or reverse 1 om Display SELECT SEARCH CD MODE in Stop or Play mode 5 Press SEARCH SELECT SEARCH MODE Select INDEX SEARCH ZERO SEARCH PROGRAM END SEARCH ar SE 2 Press gt to display SELECT KEY 7 KEY SEARCH KEY Start scan Press FF or REW A AUTO INDEX SEARCH Cancel scan start playback Press PLAY e To stop press STOP lt Example gt Start here pl AA SE a i y Play for about 10 seconde i Fast Forward or Rewind 1 Press AY to select 4 play SELECT SET A PLAY Auto Operation Functions Auto Playback Insert tape gt Power turns on gt gt Starts playback if record tab see page 24 is removed E Auto Rewind Playback Manual Record gt Tape end gt Fast Forward gt Rewinds Auto Playback Auto Eject Repeat Play is OFF Playback gt Tape end gt Rewinds gt Tape ejects if without record tab E Memory Rewind Off Rewind gt Press POWER gt gt Turns off after completed uonelado ade 17 Tape Operation continued Direct Access For normal and or timer recordings Go directly to desired recording 1 Display SELECT SEARCH MODE in Stop or Play mode Press SEARCH 4 REW Select INDEX SEARCH 1 Press AY to select 2 Press P to display
44. nections are made See pages 4 5 O VCR is plugged in C TV is tumed on and tuned to CH3 4 or Video Tape Position Display Feature To find out the present tape position Tape position cannot be detected for C Cassette type and tapes less than 60 minutes EJECT OISPLAY Detect Tape Position GUID TAPE POSITION 1 O Press TAPE POSITION So amp PLAY a Y STOP C gt FF DETECTING TAPE POSITION only appears the first time a cassette is inserted DETECTING TAPEPOSITION It takes several seconds for A ACTION correct indication to appear d 1 a The present tape position indication is displayed ia l 1 kd CET aC TAPE BEGIN END euge css mE 2 POSITION A PANES AE EA EE SLOW Ret t S al eturn to norma A pu TAPE POSITION ORo screen Press TAPE POSITION Remote Warning ON OFF Feature If Multi brand feature is used page 14 and this feature is set to on a warning appears whenever an invalid key is pressed in TV DSS or Cable mode Display MENU VCR Lock Feature All operations are prohibited except timer recording and tape eject Useful for families Press ACTION with small children z Press REC in fa rec Stop mode a Display SET UP VCR SET up FE U To turn on SET UP CHANNEL IDiOMA LANGUE ENGL SH VCR S OUTPUT CH 3 SELECT Y KEY SET gt KEY END ACTION KEY SET UP VCA REPEAT PLAY AUTO SHUT OFF SELECT A Y KEY SET
45. ode E Press SEARCH SELECT SEARCH MODE Display PROGRAM END ZERO SEARCH SEARCH INDEX SEARCH PROGRAM END SEARCH 1 Press AY to select 2 Press P to Start search SELECI A Y KEY SET gt KEY END SEARCH KEY Examples of Program End Search operation gt SELECT E eiat Lp Programs JI BJ Program 2 or BLANK A PLAY eo Y STOP the current tape position Y gt FE End Point Press SEARCH button FF Fio 2 EJ Proven i evan JE posan 2 ou the current tape position Press SEARCH button FF the current tape position Press SEARCH button Fis s Jr JR End Point If Program End Point p is found The search continues slightly beyond the end point then rewinds and plays the last few seconds of the program and finally stop y Progami Programi l Programi AET Program 2 Program 2 BLANK the current tape position Press SEARCH button Y End Point If search exceeds a few seconds in BLANK area SEARCH If Program End Search is started very close to an index mark one FF PLAY REVERSE REAR program may be skipped over STOP To cancel Program End Search press PLAY or STOP 16 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Important If the remote control POWER ACTION PROG CH4 NUMBERED keys INPUT SEARCH or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again Index Scan For nor
46. r See page 28 Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the ventilation holes on the back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust We recommend using a nonabrasive antistatic cleaner and polisher Specifications Power Source 120 V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption Power On Approx 18 watts Power Off Approx 3 3 watts Video Signal EIA Standard NTSC color Video Recording System 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track 1 track Normal Tuner Broadcast Channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CABLE Channels Midband A through 14 22 Superband J through W 23 36 Hyperband AA EEE 37 64 Lowband A 5 A 1 95 99 Special CABLE channel 5A 01 Ultraband 65 94 100 125 Operating Temperature 5 C 40 C 41 F 104 F Operating Humidity 10 75 Weight 2 9 kg 6 3 Ibs Dimensions 380 W x 93 H x 250 D mm 14 15116 W x 3 11 16 H x 9 3 4 D Note Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice Features for a Quality Picture Digital Auto Picture Automatically controls the video output signal for less noise depending on the tape condition Digital Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum p
47. t the Aua npa VCR consumes 3 3 W of electrical S 1 power in off condition ee page 11 Video Input Connector See page 11 Audio Output Connector See pages 4 11 VHF UHF Antenna Input Terminal See pages 4 10 VHF UHF Antenna Output Terminal See pages 4 10 Video Output Connector See pages 4 11 E O O fa d O O pu O e gt mg o e 33 34 35 Quick Use Guide 1 Make all connections page 4 Connect VCR and TV with AV Cable not supplied or RF Coaxial Cable accessory as shown below To use your TV as a VCR monitor set the VIDEO TV selector on the TV Monitor Receiver to VIDEO A ag ee ee a q a AV CABLE i not supplied IN OUT i O AUDIO O VIDEO e S QO vir unr Po ee TE by AF COAXIAL A EE chats VCR CABLE TV Notes 1 While connection b above is sufficient connection a offers better sound and picture 2 For both connections a and b proceed as follows To use VCR VCR Power on set TV to VIDEO e To watch TV VCR Power off select channel on 3 When using connection b see page 4 tune to VCR s output channel 4 Set VCR Output to channel 3 or 4 not an active station See page 6 Record on a Tape Do One Time VCR Setup on page 6 In order for the VCR to properly interface with your equipment some setup is necessary SN A Record on a Tape
48. t Channel 4 REW gt FF 1 Press AY to select VCR S OUTPUT CH ACTION MENU SET UP VCR SET UP FEATURE SET UP CHANNEL NUMBERED DJOMA LANGUE ENGL SH keys Nee 3 SELECT v KEY ADD DELETE gt ACTION KEY CHA v 2 Press P IF YOU PUSH ACTION KEY VCR S OUTPUT CH SWITCHES TO CH 4 3 Press ACTION Add or Delete a Channel PLEASE TUNE YOUR TV TO CH 4 To add channel Select channel with NUMBERED keys and press ADD DLT After 3 seconds CHANNEL 08 ADDED MENU SETUP VCR SET UP FEATURE SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA LANGUE RORIS VCR S OUTPUT CH SELECT 4 KEY SET KEY END ACTION KEY To delete channel Select channel with CH A Y or NUMBERED keys and press ADD DLT To Make Corrections repeat step 1 3 lt O D 0 Oo si 5 rp O gt D 5 5 o CHANNEL 08 DELETED 490 9 s jauueyy abenbue7 josoy 23 VCR amp Cassette Information Reset All VCR Memory Functions Use when moving VCR to new location or if a mistake was made in the One Time VCR Setup section Make sure a tape is not inserted in the VCR Power on 2 Press and hold both PLAY and CHANNEL A on the VCR for more than 5 seconds e The power will shut off lt 3 Do One Time VCR Setup steps on page 6 DST Daylight Saving Time VCR auto adjusts clock for DST Page 7 Spring First Sunday In April DST ON gt
49. the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR Power Correction No power Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet Set POWER button to on Make sure power source is active Recording amp Playback Correction TV program cannot be recorded Check connections between VCR extemal antenna and TV Check hook up selection P 4 5 Make sure your antenna system CABLE or TV is correctly set Channels P 22 Make sure cassette record tab is intact P 24 Timer recording cannot be performed Confirm that clock is set to current time and date Make sure Cable DSS box if used is left on and tuned to channel to be recorded Set recording start stop times correctly P 12 Make sure POWER button is set to off P 12 13 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 There is no playback picture or the playback Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel 3 or 4 picture is noisy or contains streaks P 6 or select LINE Set VCR TV selector to VCR Adjust TRACKING contro in either direction P 25 Try Head Cleaning P 25 Special effects playback picture may contain Set TV s Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL then adjust some vertical jitter when using a TV with an Automatic Vertical Hold Control VCR cannot be controlled Make sure VCR LOCK
50. the same safety charactenstics as the onginal parts The use of unauthorized substitutes may result in fire electric shock or other hazards HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK Alter any service or repairs to the unit request the service technician to conduct a through safety check as described in the manufacture s service literature to insure that the video unit is in safe operating condition 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 insert 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 AX CAUTION A DO NOT OME CATION TO N DUCE THE CAL OF ELECTRIC SHOCR This symbol wams 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 LOMO REMOVE COVER JOR BACK This symbol alerts the user that important literature conceming the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Table of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions 2 e Accessories iia nica 4 Use Loading t
51. turns solid blue when signal is absent or weak If VCR is connected to equipment which has blue back feature a Pave nO Sheet Or PE DMEF Ue E ON will have no effect on the other equipment Return to normal 4 screen Press ACTION twice Auto Shut Off Feature When ON is selected VCR shuts itself off when playback of a blank portion of tape continues or no signal except when LINE is selected is detected for over 5 minutes Repeat step a and b on page 20 to display SET UP VCR SET UP VCR Set ON or OFF REPEAT PLAY 1 Press AV to REMOTE WARNING select 2 Press P to set SELECT A Y KEY SET gt KEY END ACTION KEY C Return to normal A screen Press ACTION twice 2 SELECT SET A PLAY Y STOP gt FF 31n 894 HOA e199ds 21 Reset Language Channels Clock VCR s 22 MENU SET UP VCR SET UP FEATURE SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA LANGUE ENGL SH VCR S OUTPUT CH 3 SELECT Y KEY SET KEY END ACTION KEY Language 1 Press AY to select language item MENU SET UP VCR SET UP_FEATURE SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL ANN ENGL SH VCR S OUTPUT CH 3 SELECT Y KEY SET KEY END ACTION KEY 2 Press gt repeatedly MENU SET UP VCR SET UP FEATURE SET CLOCK El UF NEL E ENGLISH VCR s OUTPUT CH 3 SELECT Y KEY SET KEY END ACTION KEY For English FIJACION DE FUNCIONES FIJAR RELOJ FIJAR CANAL ENIN ESPANOL
52. ut Mode below gt a lt O o O o D O o 2 O O O tO lt O c ca 0 Lo D 147 Cama O c ey 24 5 Q Put in Standby mode REC pause Put in Standby mode PAUSE and y and Press REC then 3 CD Press PLAY then D ee Bross REC the SLOW_ PAUSE SLOW at starting point immediately Start dubbing PAUSE Start dubbing Press PLAY om Press PAUSE SLOW Stop dubbing Stop dubbing To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV E Selecting the Input Mode 1 Turn your TV on and tune to the Recording Method 1 Press INPUT VCR channel CH3 or CH4 Channel Number lt gt LINE1 lt gt LINE2 E Di i low 2 Set the VCR TV Selector on the Recording Method2 Press CH A Display will change a cda VCR to VCR 14243 CABLE TV LINE24 LINE 14 125 or 69 Note Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results L1 or L2 lights on Multi Function Display about 4 sec when LINE1 or LINE2 is selected LINE1 For rear audio video connection LINE2 For front audio video connection Caution Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement Timer Recording You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away 1 AG Display MENU Y Press ACTION O O ii e You can also set up usin Display program screen 2 Press PROG 2 Go to step 4 VCR buttons
53. xi n AV sit e el TV en la posici n V deo en lugar de en la posici n canal V ase el punto a en la p gina 4 2 Visualizaci n de SELECCI N DE IDIOMA Esta visualizaci n aparece s lo cuando realice la configuraci n por primera vez Seleccione el idioma SELECT LANGUAGE 4 MaS para Ingl s OPRIMIR cH ESPA OL ENGLISH VCR TV FRANCAIS e para Espa ol TO CHANGE VCR S OUTPUT ESPANOL Col CH PUSH ACTION KEY ee er es Ne paia LEE Peat eke V FRAN AIS 2 Presione ACTION IF YOU PUSH ACTION KEY VCR OUTPUT CH SWITCHES TO CH 4 Si se utiliza la conexi n b v ase la pagina 4 sintonicelo en el canal de salida de VCR Si la imagen tiene oscilaciones o ruido cuando el equipo est situado en VCR OUTPUT CH3 y Presione ACTION Eee TUNE YOUR TV TO CH 4 Despu s de 3 segundos cambie a CH4 pulsando ACTION dos veces Luego sintonice el TV en el CH4 e Sintonice siempre el TV a este canal para monitorizar la video grabadora Si utiliz la conexi n del conector audio video sintonice el TV a Su entrada de video Si se ajusta el idioma equivocado realice los pasos de Reajuste de todas las funciones de memoria de la video grabadora en la p gina 24 3 Comience el ajuste autom tico de canales y el ajuste autom tico del retoj FISACION AUTO CA RELOJ CONECTE EL CABLE DE LA ANTENA Y 51 ESTA USANDO UNA CAJA DE TV POR CABLE
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