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Operating Instructions POWER S-VIDEO Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Printed in China 0702MNVf f f f PJf f f f BJ Video Cassette Recorder 24HR QUICK REC LINK PROGRAM INSERT A.DUB VQT0A13 LPT0714-001A...
Insert Editing and AV Dubbing ...19 Specifications ...21 Troubleshooting ...22 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the PANASONIC S-VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS...
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...on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration. 2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings. 3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote. 4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR or on the Remote.
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TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display. On placing the recorder: Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of the VCR as it may cause picture disturbance. — 4 — pg. 15)).
On-screen display S-VIDEO If you press OSD (OK) on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( TV screen. The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the recording mode. Channel and auxiliary input Day and...
Final preparation for use Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. You can now perform basic playback or basic recording.
Complete Semiauto Clock Set GUIDE CHANNEL SET * CABLE BOX SET Press MENU to return to normal screen. Turn off the VCR. “Aut” * DBS RECEIVER SET will appear on the display panel while the clock is being set. The...
Press to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “AUTO CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or . The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically during Auto Channel Set. When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on screen.
VCR. Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. The VCR turns on, and the counter on the on-screen display is reset, automatically. If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.
Locating beginning of timer recordings — Instant Review After ensuring that the VCR is turned off and that the timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW. The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating the ) within 2 seconds.
If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops and “ ” and “ $” on the display panel blink. Press STOP/EJECT (0) on the VCR to eject the cassette or press REW (3) on the Remote to rewind the tape. Recording Features Specifying recording length —...
Timer Recording Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus+ timer programing, Express timer programing or 24HR Quick Programing method as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer.
You can program a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the JOG dial on the VCR. Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically. Press 24HR QUICK PROGRAM on the VCR.
When this function is set to “ON”, you can record on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a S-VHS VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function or VHS VCR equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS –WARNING–...
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(on-screen display) appears on the screen. NOTE: When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited tape.
This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable TVs, cable boxes or DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below. Without setting, you can control a PANASONIC TV. NOTES: Some unit’s brands have more than one code. If the unit does not function with a specified code, try other codes.
VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals. When using two PANASONIC VCRs, set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can operate these VCRs separately.
Editing Editing with Another VCR You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. You can use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR as the recording VCR. Refer also to the other components’ instruction manuals for connection and its operations.
Locate start point, and engage Audio Dubbing mode Load a cassette and press PLAY (4) on the VCR. Press PAUSE (9) at the point where you want to start dubbing, then press A.DUB.
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On this VCR, set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT” ( Locate end point Load the cassette to be edited into the VCR and press PLAY (4), then press PAUSE (9) when you find the end of the scene for which you want to edit.
Specifications GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V Power consumption Power on : 17 W Power off : 1.5 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 435 mm x 94 mm x 247 mm (17-3/16"...
Troubleshooting Before requesting service, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you from the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. Power SYMPTOM The power will not come The AC power cord is disconnected.
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PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835...