impodant Safeguards a ndPrecautions READ AND RETNN ALL SAFETY AND OUTD-OOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS.HEED ALL 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION WARNINGS INTHE MANUALAND ON UNIT An OutSide antenna or ¢abta s_em must be propedy grounded to provide some protection INSTALLATION dgainst built up ctatic chargas ._U_g_,_.
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Safety Precautions/Mesures de sdcurit 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. AverUssement : Afin de prdvenir tout risque d'incendie ou de chocs dlectriques, ne pas exposer cet appareil _ la pluie ou _ une humiditd excessive.
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 1) Open the cover. today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your unit.
Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions ..2 Before Using ..................Table of Contents ................. Location of Controls ................Initial Setup for ANT. ! Cable Connection.......... Initial Setup for DSS l Cable box Connection ......... Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust ....
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. EJECT NITE Page 6 Page 16 POWER Page 8 DISPLAY Page 19 SLEEP Page 35 TRACKING UP/DOWN Page 37...
• Connect the Cable from Antenna/Cable to the VHF/UHF terminal on unit. WARNING: When using "Nut type RF coaxial cables, tighten with f ngers only. Overtightening may damage term na s, UNIT IN from ANT./CABLE VHF/UHF Press CH • to select English. Press POWER on the...
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Press CH • Key to start CHANNEL / CLOCK AUTO SET operation. Settings are performed automatically, tf the setup is completed, the following screen is displayed. If AUTO CLOCK SET IS iNCOMPLETE screen appears, set A:CH UP the clock using MANUAL CLOCK v:CH DOWN SET procedure as below.
• Connect the OUT Jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF terminal on unit with an RF cable. WARNING: When using "Nut type" RF coaxial cables, tighten with UNIT fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals. Cable TV Converter VHF/UHF Press CH •...
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Press CH • Key to start CHANNEL / CLOCK AUTO SET operation. Settings are performed automatically. If the setup is completed, the following screen is displayed. If AUTO CLOCK SET IS POWER- INCOMPLETE screen appears, set the clock using MANUAL CLOCK SET procedure on page 9.
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. • Clock • Channels 1 Language 1) Press &V4 • to 1) Press AV'_ • to 1) Press A,Y<I • to select "CH." select "CLOCK," selectlanguage 2) Press ACTION. 2) Press ACTION. 2) Press ACTION repeatedly.
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POWER- _.ooQ OQQ_ NUMBER iOGO_ -Keys -ADD/DLT • "Hme Zone Adjust (OnlywhenAutoClock is set.) --SELECT/ 1) Press &V<I • to ACTION- select "CLOCK." A:CH UP v:CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOLDOWN 2) Press ACTION. ACTION key on Using &V< • keys -- the unit ®Q®Q 3) Press AV to select...
Insert a cassette with record tab. • The unitpowercomesoNautomatically. 17 Allconnectionsare made, [_Your unit is plugged in. Press CH &V or number keys to "4 I Insert a cassette. _lPReady Check List I" The unit power comes Select Channel. on automatically. •...
Connections you'll need to make. Recording(Editing) unit Playing (Source) VCR AUDIO VIDEO Insert pre- with record tab. recorded tape. Insert blank tape • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results. Select "LINE" mode. See "Selecting Input Mode" below. PAUSE at starting PAUSE/SLOW Press PLAY then...
_ltReady Check List Press POWER on the remote unit. All connections are made. OYour unit is plugged in. Use CH k_' or number keys to select a channel. Press VOL + or VOL - to adjust volume. VOL+/VOL- PLAY/ REPEAT Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the CH A,V PHONES...
Closed Caption is ... This muM-use system notonlyallows the hearing impairedto enjoy selectedprograms, but also Closed Caption narration, if available,is displayed makes usefulinformation from"IV stations whenMUTE button is pressedforsilence. availableto everyone. to display MAiN MENU, 1) Press AV_I • Press ACTION to select 'q-V."...
(_ll' Ready Check List _] The c_3¢k is set to correct time. This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 3 modes (TV, Playback, or FM radio.) You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute alarm that gradually increases in volume.
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This unitcan be set for auto poweroff. "-SLEEP Press SLEEP repeatedly -DISPLAY to set SLEEP TIMER. SLEEPTIMER 30 • Pressing DISPLAY with 10000 sleep timer set displays -AOO/OLT remaining time. SLEEPTIMER 60 SELECT/SET Press SLEEP repeatedly A:CH UP v:CH DOWN until "SLEEP TIMER 00"...
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press &_!'_l • to select "-I'V." 2) Press ACTION to display SET UP rv screen. Keys -ADD_LT SELECT/ 1) Press J,V to select VIDEO ADJUST. V:CH DOWN 2) Press I_ to display :VOL UP screen.
FM Radio 1) Press &V to select FM This unit has an FM radio with built*inantenna, 9 ANTENNA. station preset, and a band range of 87.5 ~ 108.1 MHz. You can even set the On-Timer (page 18) 2) Press • to to wake up to your favorite radio station•...
You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while I_Ready Check List you are away. [] All connectionsare made, Press PROG [] Your unit is plugged in, to display SET PROGRAM screen. [] The clockis set to correcttime, [] The tape is long enough.
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ICancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress) Holddown STOP for a few seconds | Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 22. to cancel the "i3mer Recording. • Anyfuluredaityorweektyracordings Press AV to select will be perfomled asprogrammed. the desired program. To Replace program...
Search System is ... Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are made, program index and information are also included. These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings. Go directlyto the desired recording.
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,fdlT ; tIFJ1F la'rJiil"41$11 • Auto Shut Off 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 Playback Insert a tape in Power off mode •-.>Power turns on •...
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By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback Set to see a recording over and over. mode you can skip over I to 3 minutes of recorded tape in just a few seconds. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press CM/ZERO repeatedly select skip time in Play mode.
When "ON" isselected, thepicture isdisplayed even when a broadcast signal isweak ornon-existent. to display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION to select =CH. 2) Press ACTION to display SET 1) Press &V4_ UP CHANNEL screen. RESET SELECT/ A:CH UP 1) Press AT to ;H DOWN select WEAK k :VOL UP...
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Channel Caption is ... Station names, e.g. ABC, TNN, etc. are set so they will appear when a channel is selected. Choose 24 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. preset names (Preset Caption), or make up to 10 names of your own (Manua_ Caption}.
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Do "Preset Caption" steps 1-3 (page 28). { ; _-_"_'_ . ;,_: _,_. _..:1 1) Press AV to select MANUAL CAPTION. I :_, Press•t°display [ _r_-'_,_ screen. 1) Press A_' to select CH NUMBER. 2) Press • to move cursor to the right.
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_PReady Check List This unit writes program data (see example liThe clock is set to correct time. below) for about the first 10 seconds of every nThe record tab is in place. recording. The information is then displayed about 10 seconds after playback begins. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
Process of V-Chip Conlml Feature V-Chip Control Feature is... This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES and US "IV PROGRAMS Ratings. A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings.
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If LOCK menu is not displayed, do Process of V-Chip Control Feature 1) Press A_r to select US MOVIES. 2) Pre_sI_ to set "ON"or=OFF." U "ON" -_ V-Chip Control Is activated. • "oF_' --_V-Chip Control is deactivated. • "NEXTPAGE"dfsp_ays CANADIAN V-Chipsetting menu.Notnecessary e xceptwhen_e_ng Canadian tapesorbroadcasts.
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ff LOCK menu is not displayed, do "Enter Secret Code" steps on page 31. TV-Y FOR ALL CHILDREN: Content specifically geared to young viewers ages 2-6. 1)Press &V to select TV-Y7 FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER: US TV May contain mild physical or comedic PROGRAMS.
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Process of V-Chip Control Feature <When V-Chip Control is activated> • If a program or movie exceeds the ratings you have set, a message will appear on a black background and sound is muted. To View a Blocked Program / Movie [Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control] Enter your secret code (ACCESS CODE) in...
[e]r l Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay. Channel Caption Function Status (See pages 28, 29.) Current Time Rec Tim, (OTR mode only, see page 14.) Time Stamp Data (See page 30.) Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in Play mode, or when the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the Weak Signal Display set to "OFF"...
These displays will alert you of a missed operation or provide further instructions. [e].-]s] [_11t][it;_ • If no active channels are found for CHANNEL MEMORY... 8 - 11 • If you attempt to set or review a Timer 8 - 13 Recording, or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not set...
LwJJ I_Lq III IILW_ lJl_J__LUJI Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually Display cause video heads to become clogged. Picture Tube: 13 inch measured diagonal 90 ° deflection Head Clog Sensor Picture Tube During playback this screen appears if clogging is detected. To remove screen, Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads helical press PLAY on the remote or unit.
Chock the following points once again if you are having trouble wlth your unit. No power... • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. • Set POWER button to ON. No picture or sound... Completely idsert Power Plug into an AC outlet. ake sureyour antenna system _ or CABLE), is correctly set.
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1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonlc Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 5 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) i Jl't, [1'1(I] ArJl_*[_ |r| [l(t.] l I (t.] I_.1 I(l[#t; | | [l] I 1,1 CALIFORNIA...
Si el ajuste automdtico del reloj no se ha completado, ajuste el reloj manualmente de Preslone P OWER e nelcontrol la siguiente manera: remoto o enlaunidad. 1) Presione la tecia ACTION en el control Cuando e nclenda remoto para visualizar la pantalla dei elVCR por men_ RELOJ.
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Exhiba FIJAR PROGRAMAClON. Presione PROG. Inserte • El videograbador combinado se enciende un casete. automdticamente. TEMPORIZADOR. • La reproducci6n comienza Presione PLAY. {_=, Exhiba _+_, 1) Presione automdticamente si el casete no tiene la lengSeta para prevencibn de grabaci6n. ,_:,, + ,: ?:,, para seleccionar.
Or call toll free contact number listed above, to locate an authorized PASC Sorvieenter. 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.
A= Accessories ........... Phones ..........Audio Mute ..........Playback ..........Auto Operation Functions..... 25 Picture Adjustment ....... 20 Batleries ..........Program End Search ......24 Q Quality Picture ........37 Before Requesting Service ....38 Before Using ........... 4 R Rapid Tune ........... 16 Blocking Message ........
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Panasonlc Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC"), Printed in U.S.A. Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. LSQT0344B Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Kin. 9.5...