Panasonic AG-1340P VCR User Manual
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1. When this function is set to OFF You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode i SUPERIMPOSE ON OFF When this function is set to ON various VCR status information 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 AUTO SP EP TIMER ON OFF When this function is set to ON the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer recording in SP mode For Example Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120 minute tape Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes SP mode EP mode NOTES If you have programed the VCR to timer record 2 or more programs do not use this function but change the tape speed manually during timer programing There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches from SP to EP mode on the tape This function is not available during ITR Instant Timer Recording and will not work properly on the following tapes T ST 30 T ST 60 T ST 90 and T ST 120 E VIDEO STABILIZER ON OFF When this function is set to ON you can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture2. FA Load cassettes Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR EJ Select input mode on recording VCR Select the correct external input on the recording VCR On this VCR when using this VCR as the recording VCR Select L 1 when connecting the other VCR to the audio video input connectors on the rear panel Select F 1 when connecting the other VCR to the audio video input connectors on the front panel Press AUX or CH on the Remote CH on the VCR EJ Select edit mode Set the edit mode to ON for the VCRs if such a mode is equipped On this VCR set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT F pg 13 E Start playback Press PLAY B gt on the playback VCR EJ Start recording Press REC on the recording VCR 15 Specifications GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Power on Power off Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Dimensions W x H x D l Weight Format Maximum recording time SP EP AC 120 V 60 Hz 18 W 2 0W 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to1 40 F Horizontal only 400 mm x 94 mm x 255 mm 15 3 4 x 3 3 4 x 10 1 16 3 1 kg 6 8 Ibs VHS NTSC standard 210 min with ST 210 video cassette 630 min with ST 210 video cassette VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording Playback system Signal to noise ratio Ho
3. Checking tape position sis Changing display information 0 0 0 cece eee eeeeeeeeeeeees FUNCHON SCHINGS oeiee EEEE eK a EEEE NEE EKES Ea Satellite Auto RECOrding sessrecrensinoriioneiiai n Multi Brand Remote Control cccccceseccseeseeseeseeeenenees Changing Remote Control Code c cece ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Specifications csccsiccsesciccsessessicsosssuecoessessoossessiaseesssasoesonsssescnsseseoess 1D Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the PANASONIC VHS video cassette recorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new VCR CAUTIONS CAUTION A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V
4. above then go to the following steps NOTE The time set previously will be erased when AUTO CLOCK HOST CH D S T or TIME ZONE setting is changed El Set Auto Clock to ON Press OK or gt on the Remote repeatedly to move the highlight bar to AUTO CLOCK then press AV so that ON is selected CLOCK SET TIME DATE 1 00PM 2 RUTO CLOCK ON 1 HOSTCH ZAUT D S T AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END YEAR 00 SUN CATV FA Select host channel You can either select AUTO or enter a PBS channel number Press OK or gt to move the highlight bar to HOST CH then press AV repeatedly until AUTO or the desired PBS channel number is selected EJ Select D S T mode Press OK or gt to move the highlight bar to D S T then press AV repeatedly until the desired setting is selected AUTO Select if you want to adjust your VCR s clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel Auto Daylight Saving Time enables automatic adjustment of the VCR s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time Be sure to select the correct time zone manually in step B ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you EJ Select time zone Press OK or gt to move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE then press AV repeatedly until AUTO or the des
5. 60Hz only To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC 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 CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by PANASONIC could void user s authority to operate the equipment Declaration of Conformity Model Number AG 2580P Trade Name PANASONIC Responsible Party Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Broadcast amp Television Systems Company 1 800 524 1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR Remote or v
6. Operating nstructions VS MiFi SQPB ficaptt Video Cassette Recorder ac Laer Panasonic Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions completely Printed in Malaysia VQTOA14 0702MNV PJ PJ LPT0712 001A P CONTENTS Buttons Connectors and Indicator c c cccccccsssscscsesescesesssceceseresee D Connections and Plug amp Play Setting secccscsccssssscssssscsssssssesseeeO Initial Settings lt c scccecsevssccscatecccesseuscessvtencoscustucosteacsevanchsctvecestveeeteuds LAN BU ABE Setting iracion iseni nieis aii 7 Clock Settings in Sed irera nne e AEE Ae EEE 7 T ner Setting orroe cas seconssvepsvsnncastndesnloepdusecnberscnetontes craesteenes 8 Pleyhttck isscisscsseossossacsobnssonesadsisvancsstasssesasesvscssssseeoovnitenanssnteessstoses O Basic Playback 8 Playback FE atures insnoeien E TEn KEA R RCIA 9 Recording sisisi a 1 O Basic Recording Recording Features Timer Recording sesseccsscssssssescsssssesssssesssscsssescsssessesseseessesees LQ Changing VCR Plus Setting i VCR Plus Timer Programing Express Timer Programing ccccccesscceseceseesseeesseesseessseesees 24HR Quick Programing Other Functions sscsssssssssssesesees Timer warning display
7. you do not have to press TIMER FA Access Program Check screen Press PROG CHECK Access Program screen Press PROG CHECK again Each time you press PROG CHECK the next program s Program screen appears EJ Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program press CANCEL when the Program screen you do not want is shown To change a program press the appropriate button START STOP DATE CH and or SP EP when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown PR START STOP CH 8 00P 10 00A 11 30P 1 00 125 PRESS CHECK TO NEXT Timer Recording A Return to normal screen Press PROG CHECK repeatedly until no Program screen is shown EJ Reengage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel When AUTO TIMER is set to ON pg 13 the timer recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the VCR Program overlap warning display If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP appears you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking PR START STOP CH DATE 7 1 8 00P 10 00 12 12 24 PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED 00A 40 12 255 3 12 25 7 PROGRAM OVERLAP 4 9 00P 10 00 10 12 24 5 S 6 7 8 4 7 THEN p gt PROG END Example Program 1 you have just made and
8. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instr
9. El Start recording On the VCR press REC Or on the Remote while holding REC press PLAY P During recording Pause recording Press PAUSE Hl Press PLAY B gt to resume recording e You can select channel in the recording pause mode Stop recording Press STOP W on the OR Press STOP EJECT W on Remote the VCR Recording Features Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR During recording press REC on the VCR repeatedly until the recording length you want appears on the display panel The record indicator O on the display panel starts blinking Each time you press the button recording length increases in 30 minute intervals up to 6 hours The VCR shuts off after recording is finished To cancel an ITR press STOP MM on the Remote or STOP EJECT H amp on the VCR Watching one program while recording another During recording If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection to view pictures from the VCR pg 6 press TV VCR on the Remote so that VCR mode indicator goes off from the display panel The TV broadcast being recorded disappears If you are using the AV connection to view pictures from the VCR F pg 6 change the TV s input mode from AV to TV Then select the channel you want to watch on the TV Second Audio Recording This VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcast To r
10. a prerecorded tape containing two separate audio programs on the Hi Fi tracks you can choose either one by selecting either HI FI L or HI FI R HI FI Normally select this Hi Fi sound is played back HI FI L Sound on the left Hi Fi channel is played back HI FI R Sound on the right Hi Fi channel is played back NORM Sound on the normal track is played back MIX Both sounds on the Hi Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back NOTES While playing back a monaural tape sounds on the normal track will be heard regardless of this setting If RF connection is used for viewing pictures on the TV sound will be monaural even though you select HI FI You can also use the A MONITOR button on the Remote to select the desired monitor sound Satellite Auto Recording You can automatically record a satellite program which is timer programed on your DBS receiver El Connect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel You can also connect the cable box if it has a timer BA Set timer program on DBS receiver referring to its instruction manual E Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact El Press SP EP to set the tape speed H Press REC LINK The VCR turns off automatically and enter the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode the REC LINK lamp lights When signals come into the VCR from the DBS receiver the VCR starts recording the REC LINK lamp blinks and st
11. for example you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one press REVIEW three times The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR is turned on Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search Press SKIP SEARCH on the Remote once to 4 times during playback Each press initiates a 30 second period of high speed playback up to 2 minutes When the specified portion of the tape is skipped normal playback resumes automatically To return to normal playback during Skip Search press PLAY B gt E Recording It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a ED recorded cassette remove its record LAA safety tab To record on it later cover E Record safety tab the hole with adhesive tape Basic Recording E Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically FA Select recording channel Press CH or the Number keys on the Remote CH on the VCR Or push the JOG dial then turn it to the left or right If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection press TV VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the display panel to view the program to be recorded El Set tape speed Press SP EP
12. manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult you
13. on the VCR for more than 5 seconds while the VCR is turned off The code currently set appears on the display panel E Change code for VCR Press any key on the Remote The VCR now responds to B code control signals To set the Remote and the VCR back to A code control signals repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing the Number key 1 in step 2 of Hl To control two VCRs with the same Remote You can control two PANASONIC VCRs by switching the remote control code for the Remote between A and B F step i keeping two VCRs to different control codes To change only the remote control code for the Remote DO NOT perform steps H and E e e Editing 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 EE Make connections Example When using this VCR as the playback VCR This VCR for playback t t t To AUDIO VIDEO OUT Audio video cable not supplied Another VCR for recording When using this VCR as the recording VCR connect this VCR s audio video input connectors to the audio video output connectors on the other VCR If the playback VCR is monaural connect the audio output connector on the playback VCR to the left audio input connector on this VCR
14. products including amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteri
15. safety tab intact The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically El Press PROG on the Remote to access the PlusCode No screen PLUSCODE NO PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 PRESS TO SET EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PRESS PROG TO END HI Press the appropriate Number keys to input the PlusCode number then press OK Check to make sure the setting is accurate on the Program screen PLUSCODE NO PETTITTE gt PROGRAM 1 PLUSCODE NO 12345678 STAR STOP CH repo 12 SP PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY THEN os PRESS PROG TO EN STOP STOP TIME SP EP PRESS PROG TO END If the Guide Channel Set screen appears after pressing OK press the Number keys CH or AV to input the number of the channel on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR To set the tape speed press SP EP To change the stop time press STOP To timer record daily Monday Friday or weekly serials press DAILY M F Number key 8 or WEEKLY Number key 9 Pressing the button again makes the DAILY or WEEKLY display disappear e If you made a mistake press CANCEL to access the PlusCode No screen again If an incorrect PlusCode number or the one for a broadcast already finished has been input ERROR is displayed for about 5 seconds then the PlusCode No screen reappears Press OK or PROG If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PRO
16. GRAM OVERLAP GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CH 312 PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR 4 THEN OK PRESS PROG TO END appears see Program overlap warning display C pg 12 El Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel Express Timer Programing Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically El Press PROG on the Remote to access the PlusCode No screen BA Press START once to access Program screen Press START STOP DATE or CH repeatedly to enter the start time stop time date or channel Press and hold START or STOP to increase the time in 30 minute intervals To set the tape speed press SP EP To timer record daily Monday Friday or weekly serials press DAILY M F Number key 8 or WEEKLY Number key 9 Pressing the button again makes the DAILY or WEEKLY display disappear PROGRAM 1 START PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY Q WEEKLY THEN PRESS PROG TO ED Press OK or PROG If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP appears see Program overlap warning display C pg 12 El Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel 24HR Quick Programing You can program a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the JOG dial on the VCR Load a cassette wit
17. OK PRESS MENU TO END D S T gt To make corrections any time during the process Press OK or gt repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks then press AV Initial Settings Tuner Setting Setting channels automatically Auto Channel Set Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting El Access Main Menu screen then Tuner Set screen Press MENU on the Remote Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or gt FA Perform Auto Channel Set Press AV 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 If the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the connections and start again Press MENU to return to normal screen MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET INITIAL SET PRESS 4 ies PRESS MENU TO END TUNER SET BAND CATV AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END AUTO CHANNEL SET SCANNING PRESS MENU TO END Setting channels manually Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually E Access Main Menu screen then Tuner Set screen Press MENU on the Remote P
18. Program 4 overlap each other EI Select program to modify Press AV then press You can only select one of the overlapping programs e If you do not mind this overlap press i PROG to finish the timer program a v THEN PROG END setting The program starting earlier or program with the lower program number will be recorded PR START STOP CH DATE 1 8 00P 10 3 11 i 4 9 00P 10 00 10 12 24 I 3 FA Cancel or change program setting PROGRAM 4 To cancel a program press CANCEL when START og STOP the Program screen you do not want is DATE CH Laran 10 SP shown To change a program press the appropriate button START STOP PRESS DATE CH and or SP EP when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown then press OK If the overlap is not yet solved the conflicting programs will be shown on the Program check screen Repeat the above steps again a CANCEL TO CANCEL PRESS PRE TO CONFIRM PROG TO END Other Functions Timer warning display A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer recording is to start in 5 minutes if you are not in the timer recording standby mode at that time Press TIMER to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode To clear the display press CANCEL on the Remote WARNING TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON CANCEL Checking tape position When you change the VCR operation mode from the stop mode to fas
19. TH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END not function with this VCR El Change setting Press OK or D The default setting is bold in the table below Press MENU to return to normal screen AUTO PICTURE ON OFF When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and compensates to provide the highest possible playback pictures Other Functions E PICTURE CONTROL AUTO NORM EDIT SOFT SHARP This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference AUTO NORM Normally select this Picture quality is adjusted automatically When AUTO PICTURE is OFF NORM will appear instead of AUTO EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing recording and playback SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing much noise SHARP Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with much flat same colored surfaces such as cartoons NOTE Select EDIT when you are editing tapes After you finish editing the tapes select AUTO AUTO TIMER ON OFF When this function is set to ON The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode
20. TIZEN 15 16 17 21 25 CURTIS 02 DIAMOND 01 17 EASTERN 19 GC BRAND 15 16 17 21 25 GEMINI 15 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 04 06 11 12 15 28 HAMLIN 10 18 19 23 JASCO 15 JERROLD 01 04 06 11 12 15 28 NOVAVISION 02 OAK 07 PULSER 15 16 17 21 25 RCA 13 14 REGAL 10 18 19 23 REGENCY 19 REMBRANDT 01 16 17 SAMSUNG 05 16 24 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 02 SIGMA 07 SL MARX 05 16 17 24 25 SPRUCER 13 14 STARGATE 05 15 16 17 21 24 25 TELEVIEW 05 16 24 TOCOM 01 04 16 UNIKA 01 17 UNIVERSAL 16 17 25 VIDEOWAY 03 09 22 ZENITH 03 09 22 DBS RECEIVER BRAND CODE ECHOSTAR DISH Network 51 JVC DISH Network 51 PRIMESTAR 50 SONY DSS 41 RCA DSS 40 Changing Remote Control Code This Remote is capable of transmitting two control codes one set to respond to A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals This Remote control is preset to send A code signals because your 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 Hl Set remote control code for Remote Press and hold A B Press the Number key 2 3 Press OK and release A B The Remote now can transmit B code control signals FA Check remote control code for VCR Press and hold
21. ailed If an incorrect time is displayed on the display panel perform the Semiauto Clock Set F pg 7 or Manual Clock Set gt pg 7 procedure If appears on the display panel ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly Then turn on and off the VCR the Plug amp Play setting will be automatically reactivated If Plug amp Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly perform Manual Clock Set CF pg 7 and Auto Channel Set F pg 8 or Manual Channel Set F pg 8 E Set VCR channel The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection Press POWER to turn off the VCR then press STOP EJECT Ml on the VCR for more than 5 seconds CH3 appears on the display panel Press CH on the Remote to select CH3 CH4 or CH OFF then press OK The VCR channel is preset to CH3 Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area EJ 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 E Initial Settings Language Setting The default setting is ENGLISH El Access Main Menu screen then Initial Set screen Press MENU on the Remote Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK
22. ar of the VCR 3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV s antenna input terminal AV Connection improves picture quality during tape playback If your TV is equipped with audio video input connectors 2 Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video input connectors on the TV Even if you are using audio video cables to connect your VCR to your TV you must also connect it using the RF cable This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another 1 Connect the antenna VCR and TV as shown in the illustration Z3 Perform Plug amp Play setup Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet Do not turn on the VCR The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels We call this TV channel the host channel and it is a PBS channel in your area ATTENTION If you use a cable box Plug amp Play will not function set the clock and tuner channels separately During Initial Auto Clock Set gt 4 Oo E Aut blinks Lu By v um During Auto Channel Set ILI The channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set on Plug amp Play Completed ey The current time is displayed What to do if Plug amp Play setting f
23. ecord a SAP program received set 2ND AUDIO RECORD to ON F pg 13 a Timer Recording Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus timer programing Express timer programing or 24HR Quick Programming method as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must be set before you can program the timer NOTES Ifall the 8 programs have already been set PROGRAM FULL or Full appears on the TV screen or the display panel After timer recording is completed the VCR turns off automatically e You can program the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress the menu screens will not be recorded Even if a power failure occurs the VCR keeps your timer programs However the clock time channel settings and other menu settings are lost As a result when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure this VCR starts the Plug amp Play setting automatically to restore the clock time and channel setting If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly each timer program you have made will start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed Changing VCR Plus Setting The VCR Plus programing system assigns a VCR Plus guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels These guide channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus channel codes Most TV listings have a section usually a chart indicating the guide channel numbers assigned to eac
24. h station To ensure that VCR Plus timer recording operates correctly it is necessary to set the VCR Plus Guide Channel Set for each station If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station s channel number has been changed perform the following steps to set the correct guide channel number El Access Main Menu screen then Initial Set screen Press MENU on the Remote Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or gt FA Access Guide Channel Set screen Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to GUIDE CHANNEL SET then press OK or EJ Input guide channel number Press AV or the Number keys to select the VCR Plus guide channel number as shown in the TV listing then press OK or GUIDE CHANNEL SET S47 VCRCH 4 gt PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CH gt amp Vcr CH 47 Z3 Input receiving channel number Press AV or the Number keys to select the number of the channel on which the guide channel s broadcasts are received then press OK or gt SEEM Mize E a 4 7 Repeat steps Ef and E for each instance _PRESS MENU TO END E Return to normal screen Press MENU on the Remote 0i Timer Recording VCR Plus Timer Programing The PlusCode programing numbers are the numbers next to the program in most TV listing Load a cassette with the record
25. h the record safety tab intact The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically El Press 24HR QUICK PROGRAM on the VCR starts blinking on the display panel BA Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to set he start time One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5 minute intervals Push the JOG dial O starts blinking on he display panel Turn the JOG dial to the N left or right to set the stop time Push the JOG dial Turn the JOG dial to Channel umber he left or right to select the channel then press 24HR QUICK PROGRAM The VCR 4 LI urns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel NOTES e If Err appears on the display panel repeat the above steps again J When a menu screen is shown you cannot use 24HR Quick Programing function Press MENU to return to normal screen and try again You can use 24HR Quick Programing function also when the VCR is turned off For 24HR Quick Programing function the program overlap warning display does not appear even if some programs overlap each other o E LILI ew To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press TIMER then press POWER After you use the VCR press TIMER again to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode Checking canceling or changing program settings El Disengage timer Press TIMER then press POWER When AUTO TIMER is set to ON pg 13
26. ideo cassette 1 DO NOT place the VCR in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity in direct sunlight in a dusty environment in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated 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 5 AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport VCR Plus C and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which are located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No SQPB Hie Cassettes marked VHS or S VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However S VHS recording is not possible with this model This model is equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK that makes it possible to play back S VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and
27. ired time zone is selected Each time you press the button the time zone changes as follows lt gt AUTO lt gt ATLANTIC lt gt EASTERN gt CENTRAL lt gt MOUNTAIN lt gt PACIFIC lt gt ALASKA gt HAWAII lt gt back to the beginning Complete Semiauto Clock Set Press MENU to return to normal screen Turn off the VCR Aut will appear on the display panel while the clock is being set The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete Setting dock manually Manual Clock Set First follow steps fll to H in Preparations above then go to the following steps Ell Set time date and year Press AV until the desired time appears then press OK or Set the date and year in the same way Holding AV changes the time in 30 minute intervals or changes the date in 15 day intervals PA Select D S T mode Press OK or gt to move the highlight bar to D S T then press AV to select the desired setting ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you Start clock Press MENU and normal screen appears CLOCK SET STIME 4 DATE YEAR AM aN 1 00 RUTO AU AUTO CLOCK HOST CH CATV TIMEZONE AUTO PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END CLOCK SET TIME DATE 1 00AM 12 24 AUTO CLOCK OFF v YEAR 00 SUN gt ON 7 PRESS a v THEN
28. llustration above are helpful when using the Remote in darkened rooms On screen display If you press OSD on the Remote when SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen Press OSD again to exit on screen display The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the recording mode Channel and VCR operation auxiliary input Timer warning display mode Gane neenen Day and lima Eh clock time THU 12 00 AM PAUSE STEREO WARNING 60 SP Tape speed ey SAP TIMER RECORDING dicton f TO START Cassette mark SAP B lectern PARON fF E Tape position indication INDEX 1 A dio Norm iP Index number monitor HI FI COUNT 1 23 45 Hne cnini indications a Connections and Plug amp Play Setting El Check contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in Specifications C pg 15 FA Situate VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface EJ Connect VCR to TV Antenna or cable Flat feeder Coaxial cable Matching transformer not supplied AC power cord Back of VCR AC outlet To audio video input connectors Audio video cable not supplied RF cable To 75 Q terminal Supplied RF Connection 1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV 2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT IN terminal on the re
29. multaneously during playback to activate manual tracking F Press CH or to eliminate the noises Press it briefly for a fine adjustment or press and hold for a coarse adjustment Press CH and simultaneously again to reactivate automatic tracking Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded press A MONITOR on the Remote Each time you press the button sound changes HI FI Normally select this Hi Fi sound is played back HI FI L Sound on the left Hi Fi channel is played back HI FI R Sound on the right Hi Fi channel is played back NORM Sound on the normal track is played back NORM HI FI Both sounds on the Hi Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back NOTE The above indication appears when SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON t pg 13 though the monitor sound changes in sequence Automatic operations after rewinding Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode For Automatic Playback Start Press REW then press PLAY B gt within 2 seconds For Automatic Power Off Press REW lt a then press POWER within 2 seconds For Automatic Timer Standby Press REW then press TIMER within 2 seconds NOTE It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette s record safet
30. of the VCR may cause picture vibration on the 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 Buttons Connectors and Indicators Front Panel REC LINK Cassette loading slot Advanced POWER REC LINK lamp CH PLAY JOG dial VIDEO AUDIO DISPLAY Remote i REC PAUSE input connectors sensor 24HR QUICK STOP EJECT PROGRAM Display panel Timer mode indicator Play indicator VCR mode indicator Record indicator Channel and auxiliary input Clock time Rear Panel AC power cord NO FUNCTION ANT IN AUDIO VIDEO IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT TV OUT Remote CABLE DBS MBR SET A B TV NULTI ant Se UM See PE SE eS POWER TV VCR ma ACI Amontron REVIEW e DISPLAY DAILY M F Number en cea I i LL aux DBS mo DAILY cance l 8 TIMER ces Ii a CANCEL C J Gamer DATE p CH START we TAA E JT eae T ROGRAMMINS SKIP SEARCH PROG S PROG pe SP EP Cgi PROG CHECK m r sever REW nL J BS PLAY REC i elem Ps T FF STOP HRT PAUSE i H MENU CED ENTER OSD SHUTTLE PLUS lt 2 ee l ay ie 5 SHUT PLUS lt lt gt Panasonic TV VOL The glow in dark buttons shown in white on the i
31. ops recording the REC LINK lamp stops blinking when signals stop coming in NOTES Be sure not to turn on the DBS receiver before the program starts broadcasting otherwise the VCR will start recording when the DBS receiver is turned on To disengage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode press REC LINK the REC LINK lamp goes off Depending on the type of satellite receiver Satellite Auto Recording may not be compatible Other Functions Multi Brand Remote Control 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 Depending on the type of unit some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote It s not possible to operate a unit not equipped with a remote sensor It s not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and a DBS receiver at the same time Once you have set the Remote to operate the unit you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote TV Brand Setting E Turn on TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote FA Set TV brand code Press and hold TV Press MBR SET Press the Number keys to enter your TV s brand code Press OK and release TV The TV sh
32. or gt MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET PRESS 4 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END FA Select language This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages in English Spanish or French Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE then press OK or gt repeatedly until the desired language is selected Press MENU to return to normal screen INITIAL SET mn SET ANGUAGE ENGLISH aia CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH 4 7 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END not function with this VCR Clock Setting Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting or if you use a cable box Preparations El Access Main Menu screen then Initial Set screen Press MENU on the Remote Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or gt FA Access Clock Set screen Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to CLOCK SET then press OK or D MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END INITIAL SET gt CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH 4 7 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END not function with this VCR Setting dock semiautomatically Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel D S T Daylight Saving Time time zone setting manually First follow steps fl to A in Preparations
33. ould turn off E Operate TV While holding down TV press one of the following buttons POWER TV VCR TV CH I TV Muting TV VOL and the Number keys For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number Slle s e TV BRAND CODE TV BRAND CODE PANASONIC 04 11 SONY 07 HITACHI 10 SAMSUNG 12 JVC 01 03 SANYO 13 MAGNAVOX 02 SEARS 13 MITSUBISHI 03 TOSHIBA 08 RCA 05 ZENITH 09 SHARP 06 Cable Box or DBS Receiver Brand Setting E Turn on cable box or DBS receiver Turn on the cable box or DBS receiver using the Power button on the unit or its Remote FA Enter brand code 1 Press and hold CABLE DBS 2 Press MBR SET 3 Press the Number keys to enter your cable box s or DBS receiver s brand code 4 Press OK and release CABLE DBS EJ Operate cable box or DBS receiver While holding down CABLE DBS press one of the following buttons POWER TV CH and the Number keys For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number To change the cable box s or DBS receiver s channels press TV CH or the Number keys The CH button can be used to change the VCR s channels only 14 CABLE BOX BRAND CODE PANASONIC 13 14 ARCHER 01 05 17 CABLETENNA 01 17 CABLEVIEW 15 16 17 21 25 CI
34. r product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges
35. record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically FA Start playback Press PLAY B gt Du ing playback Stop playback Press STOP W on the Remote OR Press STOP EJECT the VCR 4 on Pause playback and view still picture Press PAUSE Hl Press PLAY P to resume normal playback OR Push the JOG dial Push the JOG dial again to resume normal playback Pause and Frame by Frame playback Press PAUSE Ill to pause then press a d or Pl or PAUSE I repeatedly Press PLAY P gt to resume Push the JOG dial again to normal playback resume normal playback High speed search Press REW lt E or FF OR Turn the JOG dial quickly to PP the left or right Press PLAY B gt to resume normal playback If you press and hold REW lt lt or FF gt for more than 2 seconds simply releasing it cancels the picture search and normal playback resumes OR Push the JOG dial to pause then turn the JOG dial to the left or right Picture search at variable speed including slow motion Press kad or BPI OR Turn the JOG dial to the left repeatedly or right Press PLAY B gt to resume normal playback Each time you press kad or BP or each time JOG dial passes a click position the playback speed changes To decrease the speed during picture search press the opposite direction button repeatedly or turn the dial in the opposite direction During still pict
36. ress AV to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET INITIAL SET PRESS A v RS PRESS MENU TO END FA Access Manual Channel Set screen Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to MANUAL CHANNEL SET then press OK or gt TUNER SET BAND AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END E Add or skip desired channels To add channels Press the Number keys on the Remote to input a channel number you want to add Press OK or to set to ADD Repeat 1 to 2 to add other channels Press MENU to return to normal screen To skip channels 1 Press AV or the Number keys to select a channel number you want to skip Press OK or gt to set to SKIP Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels Press MENU to return to normal screen MANUAL CHANNEL SET i CH 45 ADD 4s PRESS NUMBER KEY ox OR 4 v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO ENI wo no ps E Playback Basic Playback E Load a cassette Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the 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
37. rizontal resolution Frequency range Normal audio NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system 45 dB 230 lines 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Hi Fi audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Input Output RCA connectors IN x 2 OUT x 1 TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage Frequency synthesized tuner VHF Channels 2 13 UHF Channels 14 69 CATV 113 Channels RF output Channel 3 or 4 switchable preset to Channel 3 when shipped 75 ohms unbalanced TIMER Clock reference Program capacity Quartz 1 year programmable timer 8 programs Memory backup for timer is not supported ACCESSORIES Provided accessories RF cable Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice Panasonic PANASONIC BROADCAST amp 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 Central Region 1707 N Randall Road E1 C 1 Elgin IL 60123 847 468 5200 WESTERN ZONE 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W Los Angeles CA 90068 323 436 3500 Government Marketing Department 52 We
38. st Gude Drive Rockville MD 20850 301 738 3840 Broadcast PARTS INFORMATION amp ORDERING 9 00 a m 5 00 p m EST 800 334 4881 24 Hr Fax 800 334 4880 Emergency after hour parts orders 800 334 4881 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Emergency 24 Hour Service 800 222 0741 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 905 624 5010 Panasonic de Mexico S A de C V Av angel Urraza Num 1209 Col de Valle 03100 Mexico D F 52 1 951 2127 Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc San Gabriel Industrial Park 65th Infantry Ave Km 9 5 Carolina Puerto Rico 00630 787 750 4300
39. stics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition e f How to use the Remote Before use insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity and matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid The Remote can operate most of your VCR s functions as well as basic functions of TV sets cable boxes and DBS receivers Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8m NOTE If the Remote does not work properly remove its batteries wait for a few seconds replace the batteries and then try again Video heads cleaning The heads get dirty in the following cases in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity in a dusty environment e flaw dirty or mold on video tapes continuous usage for a long time Use a dry cleaning cassette when Rough poor picture appears while a tape is played back The picture is unclear or no picture appears USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen only with SUPERIMPOSE set to ON C pg 13 ATTENTION To mobile phone users Using a mobile phone in the vicinity
40. t forward or rewind mode or when you performan s H E Index Search or Instant Review the tape position indicator appears The position of I in relation to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape Set SUPERIMPOSE to ON F pg 13 Changing display information Each time you press DISPLAY the display panel shows the channel number and the clock time im H LI alternatively e You can change display in the stop recording or a mm recording pause mode or during rewind fast or LILI em forward high speed search When SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON I pg 13 and DISPLAY on the Remote is pressed time counter will appear on the TV screen To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote Function settings You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set screen E Access Main Menu screen then MAIN MENU Function Set screen prU N CTION SETI Press MENU on the Remote Press AV to NITIAL SET move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET then press OK or gt PRESS av THEN OK PRESS MEN TO END FA Select Function Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to the function you want to set PREVIOUS PAGE 2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF AUDIO MONITOR HI FI AV COMPU LINK ON FUNCTION AUTO PICTURE ON SOUS LTT UTO TIMER OFF SUPERIMPOSE ON AUTO SP EP TIMER OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF NEXT PAGE SELECT WI
41. uctions for any mounting of the product Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other
42. ure press and hold to start forward or Had to start reverse slow motion playback When you release the button still picture resumes During still picture holding PAUSE Il for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback If you press PAUSE II again still picture resumes Playback Reverse Forward Reverse Reverse ac ag Slow Normal Forward search play motion play search 3 steps monom 2 steps 4 steps 2 steps When the tape is not running Rewind fast forward at high speed Press REW lt lt or FF OR Turn the JOG dial to the left Pe or right Eject the tape Press STOP EJECT H 4 You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off Turn off the VCR Press POWER Playback Features Adjusting tracking condition Tracking Adjustment Automatic tracking adjustment Whenever you insert a tape and start playback automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback follow the procedures below On the Remote Hl Press SP EP during playback to activate manual tracking FA Press CH to eliminate the noises Press it briefly for a fine adjustment or press and hold for a coarse adjustment Press SP EP again to reactivate automatic tracking On the VCR El Press CH and si
43. when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR NOTE To watch recordings with close caption or when you finish viewing a tape set this function to OFF E BLUE BACK ON OFF When this function is set to ON the TV screen becomes all blue in the following cases When receiving a channel not in use When stopping playback NOTE When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals set this function to OFF ee E 2ND AUDIO RECORD ON OFF When this function is set to ON If a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio is not recorded If a non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and normal tracks When this function is set to OFF the SAP audio cannot be recorded NOTES When the channel is changed on the VCR The STEREO indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast The SAP indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound AUDIO MONITOR HI FI HI FI L HI Fl R NORM MIX This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously normal and Hi Fi on a Hi Fi stereo tape You can select the sound track s to listen to while playing back a Hi Fi stereo tape In addition when playing back
44. y tab is removed Playing back tape repeatedly 100 times Repeat Play During playback press and hold PLAY B gt for more than 5 seconds The play indicator E gt on the display panel starts blinking slowly To cancel playback press STOP MM on the Remote or STOP EJECT W 4 on the VCR Locating beginning of recordings Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording on this VCR E While the tape is not running press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 or P amp P on the Remote to start search BA To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away press kad or P repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON C pg 13 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located Beginning of the __ Current Beginning of the current program position on 2nd next program recorded the tape recorded Previous Next program program 2nd next recorded recorded 2 1 lt 1 2 lt 3 e a gt gt r Locating beginning of timer recordings Instant Review Press REVIEW on the Remote after ensuring that the VCR is in the timer recording standby mode The VCR turns on and rewinds to the index code indicating the beginning of the last timer recorded program then begins playback automatically e You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the current position on the tape If
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