Panasonic NV-HV61GC Service Manual page 8

Auto Tuning takes five or more minutes to complete its search.
Do not touch the VCR during Auto Tuning.
Auto Tuning will stop halfway, if the VCR is operated or the aerial
lead and/or the mains lead are disconnected.
In case the VCR stopped during Auto Tuning, the VCR has to be
reset and restarted. See the following item 2.
NOTE:
1. If the VCR is turned on with the antenna not connected, all
channels are skipped. Therefore, firmly connect the antenna and
then turn the VCR off and on again to execute Auto tuning.
2. When Auto Tuning is canceled halfway, Auto Tuning is not
execute even if the VCR is turned off and then turned on again,
In this case, Auto Tuning has to be restarted by the following
procedures.
A. Press EJECT and remove the Videocassette.
B. Keep UP and DOWN on the VCR pressed simultaneously for 3
seconds or more during the VCR on.
The channel displayed on the VCR display disappears for
moment then changes to 2.
C. Turn off the VCR and then turn it on. Auto Tuning commences.
3. If you turn the VCR off during Auto Tuning, Auto Tuning will stop
halfway.
The VCR should be reset and restarted by the item 2 in order to
execute Auto Tuning.
4. If the VCR starts playback during Auto Tuning, Auto Tuning will
stop halfway.
The VCR should be reset and restarted by the item 2 in order to
execute Auto Tuning.
5. To cancel Auto Tuning Mid-operation, press POWER During Auto
Tuning (The VCR is turned off).
6. When the VCR is moved to the other area or country, TV
broadcasts should be stored again.
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