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VCR Operation °Q Infra-red transmitter When you want to operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”. °V Child Lock Function buttons (Convenient function to prevent unauthorized use) °2 Numeric buttons This function deactivates all buttons on the VCR and the To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR. remote control. Use this function, when you do not want Example: other people to operate the VCR. 9: 9 To Activate the Child Lock Function: 1 Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons
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Checking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote Control Check that you have the accessories shown below . ∏ Operating Instructions ∏ Remote Control ∏ Batteries for the Remote Control ∏ Satellite Receiver List ∏ RF lead to connect VCR and TV ∏ AC Mains lead Inserting Remote Control Batteries ≥ Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries. ≥ When you do not use the remote control for a long time, 1 take out the batteries and store them in a cool, dry 1 Slide off the battery cover. place. If the
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Cautions Be sure to read the cautions carefully before you operate this Video head clogging VCR. The video heads record the picture signals on the tape during recording and read picture signals from the tape during Avoid sudden changes in temperature playback. They are, therefore, of critical importance for the If the VCR is moved suddenly from a cold to a warm place, picture quality. If the VCR is used for a very long time, these condensation may form on the tape surface and inside the heads ma
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Warning and Important Information As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. IMPORTANT Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. FOR YOUR SAFETY ª DO NOT REMOVE O
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Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of most The 3 Methods for Switching brands using the remote control supplied with this VCR. to the AV Input on Your Panasonic TV ≥ Some TV models cannot be operated with this remote Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods for control. switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform the operations steps listed for the switching methods A, B and 1 Set the VCR/TV switch P to
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List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Panasonic 01–04 SIEMENS 09 AIWA 35 SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33 AKAI 27, 30 SONY 08 BLAUPUNKT 09 TELEFUNKEN 10–14 BRANDT 10, 15 THOMSON 10, 15 BUSH 05, 06 TOSHIBA 16 CURTIS 31 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 05, 06 DESMET 05, 31, 33 DUAL 05, 06 ELEMIS 31 FERGUSON 10 GOLDSTAR/LG 31 GOODMANS 05, 06, 31 GRUNDIG 09 HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42 INNO HIT 34 IRRADIO 30 ITT 25 JVC 17, 39 LOEWE 07 METZ 28, 31 MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20 MIVAR
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Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with the Q Link Function 1 Connections and preparations for a TV equipped with the “Q Link”° function and equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket. 2 3 4 For the connections and preparations for a TV equipped with the “DATA LOGIC”° , “Easy Link”° , “Megalogic”° or 5 “SMARTLINK”° function and with a 21-pin Scart socket, also read from this page. For details about the connections, also read TV’s operating instructions. Be sure to keep both the TV and VCR sw
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Preset Download Function Hints: The Preset Download function automatically copies the tuning ≥ If you use a Panasonic TV and perform the operation step position of all available TV stations into the VCR’s memory 1, starting the downloading of the setup data will when you connect the VCR using a fully-wired 21-pin Scart automatically display the “Download” indication. However, cable to a TV equipped with the Q Link function. in case of a TV of another make, the “Download” indication may not appea
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Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped with the Q Link Function If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21-pin Scart cable, then Method 1. follow the steps below. (AV Connection) Aerial (not supplied) Aerial Input socket i 21-pin Scart Aerial lead socket f (not supplied) TV (not supplied) Aerial Input socket AC Input socket e Aerial Output socket j 21- Scart cable to AV1 (not supplied) 21-pin Scart socket AC Mains lead RF Coaxial cable (supplied) (supplied) ≥
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If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1, Hint: follow the operations explained below. ≥ If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse” or “Svizzera” on the Country setting menu, the Display setting menu appears Auto Setup Function automatically to let you set the item “Power save” to “ON”. The Auto Setup function automatically tunes all available TV In this setting, the VCR’s power consumption is minimised stations and sets the VCR’s clock to the current date and when it is off (Standby mode).T
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If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 2, When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup follow the operations explained below. has finished: See page 13. To be able to watch the VCR picture on the TV, RF connection requires the video playback channel to be set on the TV. To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup 01 Switch the TV on. Function See page 13. 02 Select an unoccupied programme position (which is not tuned to a TV station). If you a
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When You Insert a Video Cassette The Tape Library System makes it easy to check what programmes are recorded on the inserted tape and lets you quickly select a programme for playback. For further details about the Tape Library System, see page 26. When you insert a cassette with an erasure prevention tab: When you insert a cassette without an erasure prevention tab: As soon as you insert the cassette, the Cassette Number Check starts As soon as you insert the cassette, automatically. Wait a few
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Playback Preparations Notes: ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after selected. 5 minutes. ≥ Insert a recorded video cassette. ≥ During playback function other than normal playback, As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number horizontal noise bars may appear in the picture, the colour Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is co
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≥ Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication in To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly the following order: Press the Play button I on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. Counter display 30 60 The “R” indication appears on the On Screen Display. (normal playback mode) (min.) (min.) ≥ If “OSD” is set to “OFF” (See page 48), the “R” indication 240 180 120 will not appear in repeat playback mode. (min.) (min.) (min.) Beginning of End of Tape Recorded Part To Stop Midway: Press
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Recording Preparations To Immediately Record the Same ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. TV Programme That You Are ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. Viewing on the TV ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”. (Direct TV Recording) Operations This function allows you to immediately start recording the same programme that you are viewing on the TV. 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure The programme position selected on the VCR automatically prevention tab. chang
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To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Linked Timer Recordings with a Contents Digital Receiver When you record again onto a previously When the AV2 socket of this VCR is connected by a 21-pin recorded video cassette, the previous cable to a Digital Receiver, it is possible to have timer recording is automatically erased and recordings for a Digital Receiver execute automatically simply replaced with the new recording. by switching the Digital Receiver into timer standby mode and Therefore, t
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To Manually Adjust the Audio Recording Level This VCR adjusts the recording level automatically to prevent sound distortion due to excessive peaks. However, if you want to manually adjust the audio recording level, perform the operation steps below before you start the actual recording. We recommend you to adjust the level so that it peaks at approximately i4 dB on the recording level indicator. On Screen Display 1 Before recording, press the AUDIO button ?. Audio Rec Level (Stereo) L 0 R 0 L –¶
