Panasonic VCR AG 3200P User Manual

Operating

Instructions

Video Cassette Recorder

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S-VIDEO

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.

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Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to

the VCR, Remote or video cassette.

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 your 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

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.

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or

electric shock.

...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.

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.

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

VCR Plus+, C³and 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.

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.

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

Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this video

cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only

with cassettes marked “S-VHS”.

By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with

S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR.

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.

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 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.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna

system should not be

located in the vicinity of

overhead power lines or

other electric light or

ATTENTION:

power circuits, or where

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.

it can fall into such

power lines or circuits.

When installing an

outside antenna system,

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.

extreme care should be

taken to keep from

touching such power

lines or circuits as

contact with them might

be fatal.

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.

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3. Replacement Parts

USE

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the

original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric

shock or other hazards.

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 instructions for any mounting of

the product.

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.

● Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or

deep-pile carpets.

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.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should

be moved with care. Quick stops,

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.

excessive force, and uneven surfaces may

cause the product and cart combination

to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

● The maximum operating distance of the Remote is about 8 m.

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.

NOTE:

If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for

a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Video heads cleaning

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.

The heads get dirty in the following cases:

● in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity.

● in a dusty environment

● flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes

● continuous usage for a long time

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of

this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

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” (੬ pg. 15)).

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 products (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

ATTENTION:

To mobile phone users:

Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause

picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a

blue back display.

SERVICING

1. Servicing

On placing the recorder:

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

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.

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.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—

this indicates a need for service.

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Remote

Buttons, Connectors and

Indicators

Front Panel

Cassette

loading slot

Number keys

Advanced

JOG dial

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S-VIDEO

VIDEO/AUDIOinput

connectors

S-VIDEO

input

connector

Remote

sensor

Display panel

Play indicator

Record indicator

Timer mode indicator

VCR mode

indicator

S-VHS

indicator

Channel and auxiliary input/Clock time

Rear Panel

AC power cord

The glow-in-the-dark buttons shown in white on the illustration

above are helpful when using the Remote in darkened rooms.

On-screen display

S-VIDEO

If you press OSD (OK) on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is

set to “ON” (੬ pg. 15), you can see the current VCR status on the

TV screen.

The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the

recording mode.

VCR operation

mode

Channel and

auxiliary input

Timer warning display

Day and

clock time

Tape speed

STEREO

program

indication

Cassette mark

Tape position

Index number

SAP

indication

Audio

monitor

indications

Tape

remaining time

Time counter

To recall an indication

A Press OSD (OK).

● All indications corresponding to the current status are

displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter

information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause

mode, remain on the TV screen.

B Press OSD (OK) again to clear the display.

● The RECORD/PAUSE indication remains on the TV screen.

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S-video Connection

Connections and Plug&Play

Setting

A Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in

(allows you to make the most of the S-VHS picture performance.)

If your TV is equipped with a S-video input connector

A Perform “RF Connection” above.

B Connect a S-video cable between the S VIDEO OUT

connector on the rear of the VCR and the S-video input

connector on the TV.

C Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT connectors

on the rear of the VCR and the audio 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.

“Specifications” (੬ pg. 21).

B Situate VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

C Connect VCR to TV

Antenna or cable

D Perform Plug&Play setup

Coaxial cable

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.

Flat feeder

Matching transformer

(not supplied)

ATTENTION:

● If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clock

and tuner channels separately (੬ pg. 7 – 8).

● Depending on areas or reception conditions, the VCR may not

receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If this

function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be

necessary to perform the procedure in “Semiauto Clock Set”

(੬ pg. 7) or “Manual Clock Set” (੬ pg. 8).

AC power cord

During Initial Auto Clock Set

“Aut” blinks.

Back of VCR

AC outlet

During Auto Channel Set

The channel numbers are displayed as they are

scanned and set.

Plug&Play Completed

To audio/video

input connectors

The current time is displayed.

Audio/video

cable

(not supplied)

What to do if Plug&Play setting failed

● If an incorrect time is displayed on the display panel, perform

the procedure in “Semiauto Clock Set” (੬ pg. 7) or “Manual

Clock Set” (੬ pg. 8).

● If “–:– –” appears on the display panel, ensure that the antenna

cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the

Plug&Play setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug&Play

setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected

correctly, perform the procedure in “Manual Clock Set”

(੬ pg. 8) and “Auto Channel Set” (੬ pg. 8) or “Manual

Channel Set” (੬ pg. 8).

To 75 ⍀ terminal

RF cable

(supplied)

To S-video input

connector

S-video cable

(supplied)

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 1 to turn off the VCR, then press

STOP/EJECT (0) 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.

RF Connection

A Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

B Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN terminal on the

rear of the VCR.

C Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal

on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna input terminal.

● The VCR channel is preset to “CH3”. Set to “CH4” if CH3 is

used for broadcasting in your area.

F Final preparation for use

AV Connection

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.

(improves picture quality during tape playback.)

If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors

A Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the illustration.

B 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.

● 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.

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Setting clock semiautomatically

— Semiauto Clock Set

Initial Settings

You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/

time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 2 in

“Preparations” above, then go to the following steps.

Language Setting

The default setting is “ENGLISH”.

NOTE:

MAIN MENU

A Access Main Menu screen, then Initial

The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”,

“HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed.

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

Set screen

Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to

move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or e.

CLOCK SET

A Set Auto Clock to ON

Press OK or e on the Remote repeatedly to

move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”,

then press rt so that “ON” is selected.

TIME

DATE

YEAR

PRESS (

), THEN (OK)

– –:– – AM 1/ 1

AUTO CLOCK : ON

PRESS (MENU) TO END

HOST CH

D.S.T.

TIME ZONE : AUTO

: AUTO

(CATV)

B Select language

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

This VCR offers you the language choice to

view menus and some messages — in

English, Spanish or French. Press rt to

move the highlight bar (arrow) to

“LANGUAGE”, then press OK or e

repeatedly until the desired language is

selected.

PRESS (

), THEN (OK)

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

PRESS (MENU) TO END

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

CABLE BOX SET

DBS RECEIVER SET

B Select host channel

You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel number.

Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then

press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel

number is selected.

SELECT WITH (

) AND (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

* not function with this VCR

● Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

C Select D.S.T. mode

Language selection will be reset to “ENGLISH” after a power

Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then press

rt 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 4.

failure occurs.

Clock Setting

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly

by the Plug&Play setting or if you use a cable box.

ON:

OFF:

Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock itself.

Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you.

Preparations

MAIN MENU

A Access Main Menu screen, then Initial

D Select time zone

FUNCTION SET

Set screen

Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “TIME ZONE”, then

press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone is

selected. Each time you press the button, the time zone changes as

follows:

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to

move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or e.

PRESS (

), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

{AUTO {ATLANTIC {EASTERN {CENTRAL

{MOUNTAIN {PACIFIC {ALASKA {HAWAII

{ (back to the beginning)

B Access Clock Set screen

Press rt to move the highlight bar

(arrow) to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

E Complete Semiauto Clock Set

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

* CABLE BOX SET

* DBS RECEIVER 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.

SELECT WITH (

) AND (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

* not function with this VCR

Selections of host channel and D.S.T. mode will be reset to

“AUTO” after a power failure occurs.

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Setting clock manually

Setting channels manually

— Manual Clock Set

— Manual Channel Set

First follow steps 1 to 2 in “Preparations” above, then go to the

following steps.

You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do

not want manually.

A Set time, date and year

A Access Main Menu screen, then Tuner

Press rt until the desired time appears,

then press OK or e. Set the date and year

in the same way.

Set screen

Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to

move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER

SET”, then press OK or e.

● Holding rt changes the time in 30-

minute intervals, or changes the date in

15-day intervals.

B Access Manual Channel Set screen

Press rt to move the highlight bar

(arrow) to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”,

then press OK or e.

B Select D.S.T. mode

Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to

“D.S.T.”, then press rt 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.

C Add or skip desired channels

To add channels

A Press the Number keys on the Remote

to input a channel number you want to

add.

B Press OK or e to set to “ADD”.

C Repeat A to B to add other channels.

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

To skip channels

A Press rt or the Number keys to select a channel number you

want to skip.

B Press OK or e to set to “SKIP”.

C Repeat A and B to skip other channels. Press MENU to return

to normal screen.

C Start clock

Press MENU and normal screen appears.

To make corrections any time during the process

Press OK or e repeatedly until the item you want to change

blinks, then press rt.

Manual setting of the clock will be lost after a power failure

occurs.

Tuner Setting

After a power failure occurs, band selection will be reset to

“CATV”.

Setting channels automatically

— Auto Channel Set

Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set

correctly by the Plug&Play setting.

A Access Main Menu screen, then Tuner

Set screen

Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to

move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER

SET”, then press OK or e.

B Perform Auto Channel Set

Press rt to move the highlight bar

(arrow) to “AUTO CHANNEL SET”, then

press OK or e. 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.

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Playback

Basic Playback

A 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 record safety tab has been removed, playback

begins automatically.

Reverse

Forward

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Reverse

2 steps

Reverse

play

Slow

Normal

play

Forward

3 steps

motion

2 steps

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motion

2 steps

When the tape is not running

Rewind/fast-forward

Press REW (3) or FF

(5).

OR Turn the JOG dial to the left

or right.

B Start playback

Eject the cassette

Press PLAY (4).

Press STOP/EJECT (0).

● You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off.

● The S-VHS indicator lights up when you play back a tape

recorded in S-VHS mode or in S-VHS ET mode (੬ pg. 11).

Turn off the VCR

During playback

Press POWER 1.

Stop playback

Press STOP (8) on the

Remote.

OR Press STOP/EJECT (0) on

Playback Features

the VCR.

Pause playback and view still picture

Adjusting tracking condition

Press PAUSE (9).

OR Push the JOG dial.

— Tracking Adjustment

● Press PLAY (4) to resume

normal playback.

● Push the JOG dial again to

Automatic tracking adjustment

resume normal playback.

Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking

starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable

optimum picture quality during playback.

NOTE:

During still picture, vertical vibration may appear on the TV

screen. Press CH+/– on the Remote to get a clearer picture.

Manual tracking adjustment

Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback

If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during

playback, follow the procedures below.

Press PAUSE (9) to pause,

then press 2or 6(or

PAUSE (9)) repeatedly.

● Press PLAY (4) to resume

normal playback.

OR Push the JOG dial to pause,

then turn the JOG dial to the

left or right.

On the Remote

A Press SP/EP during playback to activate manual tracking.

● Push the JOG dial again to

resume normal playback.

B 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.

High-Speed Picture Search

Press REW (3) or FF

(5).

● Press PLAY (4) to resume normal playback.

● If you press and hold REW (3) or FF (5) for more than

2 seconds, simply releasing it cancels the picture search, and

normal playback resumes.

OR Turn the JOG dial quickly to

the left or right.

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.

Variable-Speed Picture Search (including slow-motion)

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.

Press 2or 6

OR Turn the JOG dial to the left

repeatedly.

or right.

● Press PLAY (4) to resume normal playback.

● Each time you press 2or 6or 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 picture, press and hold 6to start forward (or

2to start reverse) slow motion playback. When you release

the button, still picture resumes. During still picture, holding

PAUSE (9) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow

motion playback. If you press PAUSE (9) again, still picture

resumes.

NOTE:

The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to

“ON” (੬ pg. 15), though the monitor sound changes in

sequence.

NOTE:

During slow motion, some noise may appear on the TV screen.

Press CH+/– on the Remote to eliminate the noise.

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Automatic operations after rewinding

Locating beginning of timer recordings

— Next Function Memory

— Instant Review

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 (3), then press PLAY (4) within 2 seconds.

● For Automatic Power Off

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

beginning of the last timer-recorded program, then begins

playback automatically.

Press REW (3), then press POWER 1 within 2 seconds.

● For Automatic Timer Standby

● You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the

current position on the tape. If, 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.

Press REW (3), then press TIMER within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if

the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.

Skipping unwanted portions

Playing back tape repeatedly (100 times)

— Skip Search

— Repeat Play

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 (4).

During playback, press and hold PLAY (4) for more than

5 seconds. The play indicator ($) on the display panel starts

blinking slowly. To stop playback, press STOP (8) on the Remote

or STOP/EJECT (0) 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.

A Whilethetapeisnotrunning, pressSHUTTLEPLUS2or6

on the Remote to start search.

B To access a recording of 2 to 9 index

codes away, press 2or 6

repeatedly until the correct number is

displayed on the screen (only if

“SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON”

(੬ pg. 15)). Playback begins

automatically when the desired

recording is located.

Beginning of the

current program

recorded

Beginning of the

2nd next program

recorded

Current

position on

the tape

program

recorded

program

recorded

2nd next

— 10 —

Recording Features

Recording

It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material

Specifying recording length

without the consent of the copyright owner.

— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental recording on a

recorded cassette, remove its record

safety tab. To record on it later, cover

During recording, press REC (7) on the VCR repeatedly until the

recording length you want appears on the display panel. The

record indicator (⅜) on the display panel starts blinking.

● Each time you press the button, recording length increases in

30-minute intervals (up to 6 hours).

Record safety tab

the hole with adhesive tape.

● The VCR shuts off after recording is finished.

● To cancel an ITR, press STOP (8) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT

(0) on the VCR.

Basic Recording

A 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 on the on-screen display is

reset, automatically.

Watching one program while recording another

During recording...

● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF

connection (੬ pg. 6) to view pictures from the VCR, 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 (੬ pg. 6) to view pictures

from the VCR, change the TV’s input mode from AV to TV.

Then, select the channel you want to watch, on the TV.

B Select recording channel

Press CH+/– or the Number keys on the Remote. 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 (੬ pg. 6), press TV/VCR on the Remote so that the

VCR mode indicator lights on the display panel, to view the

program to be recorded.

Tape remaining Time

C Set tape speed

Press SP/EP. The selected tape speed will appear on the TV screen.

Press – –:– – to display the tape remaining time on the screen.

NOTES:

NOTE:

● Set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “ON” to display the indications on the

screen. (੬ pg. 15)

You can select tape speed in the stop mode or during recording

pause mode.

● Depending on the type of tape used, the tape ramaining time

may not appear right away, or is not correct, “ –:– –” may

sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.

D Start recording

On the VCR, press REC (7). Or on the Remote, while holding REC

(7), press PLAY (4).

NOTE:

Second Audio Recording

If “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 14) (default

setting), the VCR takes about 7 seconds to assess the quality of the

tape in use, then recording begins with the picture level

optimized.

This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of

Multichannel TV Sound broadcast. To record a SAP program

received, set “2ND AUDIO RECORD” to “ON” (੬ pg. 15).

S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS Recording

Mode

During recording

Pause recording

This VCR can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.

● To record in S-VHS:

Press PAUSE (9).

● Press PLAY (4) to resume recording.

● You can select channel in the recording pause mode.

Set “S-VHS MODE” to “ON” (੬ pg. 15). Then, insert a cassette

marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the display

panel.

Stop recording

The S-VHS recording mode is selected.

● To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette:

Set “S-VHS ET” to “ON” (੬ pg. 14). Then, insert a cassette

marked “VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the display

panel.

● To record in VHS:

Insert a cassette marked “VHS”.

Press STOP (8) on the

OR Press STOP/EJECT (0) on

Remote.

the VCR.

NOTE:

If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops

and “ ⅜” 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.

Set “S-VHS ET” to “OFF” (੬ pg. 14).

● To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:

Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up

on the display panel. Then, set “S-VHS MODE” to “OFF”

(੬ pg. 15). The S-VHS indicator goes off.

The VHS recording mode is selected.

NOTE:

When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or

S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the display panel

regardless of the “S-VHS ET” or “S-VHS MODE” setting.

(੬ pg. 14, 15)

— 11 —

VCR Plus+ Timer Programing

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.

The PlusCode programing numbers are

the numbers next to the program in

most TV listing.

Load a cassette with the record safety

tab intact. The VCR turns on, and the

counter is reset, automatically.

NOTES:

A PressPROG.ontheRemotetoaccess

● If all the 8 programs have already been set, “PROGRAM FULL”

appears on the TV screen.

the PlusCode No. screen.

PLUSCODE NO.

● After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off

automatically.

● 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&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.

● If the tape reaches its end during timer recording, the recording

stops and “#“, “⅜” and “$” on the display panel blink. Press

TIMER to disengage timer, then press STOP/EJECT (0) on

the VCR to eject the cassette or press POWER 1 then press

REW (3) on the Remote to rewind the tape.

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

PRESS (+/–) TO SET

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

B Press the appropriate Number keys

to input the PlusCode number, then

press OK or e. Check to make sure

the setting is accurate on the Program screen.

PROGRAM 1

PLUSCODE NO.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

(PLUSCODE NO. 12345678)

START

8:00PM

DATE

STOP

10:00PM

12/24/02

TUE

12 SP

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

THEN (OK)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY

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 rt 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.

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH : 12

Changing VCR Plus+ Setting

VCR CH

– – –

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 each station.

To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates correctly, it is

necessary to set the VCR Plus+ “Guide Channel Set” for each

station.

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR ( ), THEN (OK)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

● 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.

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.

● 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 inputted, “ERROR” is displayed for

about 5 seconds, then the PlusCode No. screen reappears.

A Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen

Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to move the highlight bar

(arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e.

C Press OK or PROG..

B Access Guide Channel Set screen

● If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP”

appears, see “Program overlap warning display” (੬ pg. 13).

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE

CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or e.

D Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “#” is

displayed on the display panel.

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

C Input guide channel number

GUIDE CH :

VCR CH

Press rt or the Number keys to select the

VCR Plus+ guide channel number as

shown in the TV listing, then press OK or

– – –

Express Timer Programing

Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The VCR turns

on, and the counter is reset, automatically.

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR (

), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

A Press PROG. on the Remote to access the PlusCode No. screen.

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

D Input receiving channel number

B Press START+/– once to access

PROGRAM 1

GUIDE CH :

VCR CH

Press rt or the Number keys to select the

number of the channel on which the guide

channel’s broadcasts are received, then

press OK or e.

Program screen.

START

– –:– –AM

DATE

STOP

– –:– –AM

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.

– –/– –/– –

– – – SP

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR ( ), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY

9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each instance.

E Return to normal screen

Press MENU on the Remote.

● 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.

C Press OK or PROG..

● If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP”

appears, see “Program overlap warning display” (੬ pg. 13).

— 12 —

D Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “#” is

D Cancel or change program setting

To cancel a program, press CANCEL when the Program screen

you do not want is shown.

displayed on the display panel.

To change a program, press the appropriate button: START+/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH+/–, DAILY (M-F) (Number key “8”),

WEEKLY (Number key “9”), and/or SP/EP when the Program

screen on which you want to make changes is shown.

24HR Quick Programing

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.

E Return to normal screen

Press PROG. CHECK repeatedly until no Program screen is

A Press24HRQUICKPROGRAMontheVCR.

shown.

“$” starts blinking on the display panel.

F Reengage timer recording standby mode

B Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to set

Start time

the start time.

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “#” is

displayed on the display panel.

● One click stop of the JOG dial changes

the time in 5-minute intervals.

● When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 15), the timer

recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn

off the VCR.

C Push the JOG dial. “⅜” starts blinking on

the display panel. Turn the JOG dial to the

left or right to set the stop time.

Stop time

● To set the tape speed, press SP/EP. The

current setting for the tape speed appears

on the display panel for about 5 seconds.

Press SP/EP again to change the setting

while tape speed is displayed.

Program overlap warning display

Channel number

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.

D Push the JOG dial. Turn the JOG dial to the

PR START STOP CH DATE

left or right to select the channel, then press 24HR QUICK

PROGRAM. The VCR turns off automatically and “#” is

displayed on the display panel.

8:00P 10:00 12 12/24

10:00A 10:45 40 12/25

PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED

PROGRAM OVERLAP

11:30P

1:00 125 12/25

9:00P 10:00 10 12/24

NOTES:

● If “Err” appears on the display panel, repeat the above steps

again.

(

) THEN (

)

(PROG.) : END

Example:

● 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.

Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each other

A Select program to modify

Press rt, then press OK or e.

● You can only select one of the

overlapping programs.

● If you do not mind this overlap, press

PROG. to finish the timer program

setting. The program starting earlier or

PR START STOP CH DATE

8:00P 10:00 12 12/24

10:00A 10:45 40 12/25

11:30P

1:00 125 12/25

9:00P 10:00 10 12/24

(

) THEN (

)

(PROG.) : END

program with the lower program number will be recorded.

To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby

mode

PROGRAM 4

B 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+/–, DAILY (M-F) (Number

key “8”), WEEKLY (Number key “9”) and/or SP/EP when the

Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown,

then press OK or e.

START

9:00PM

DATE

12/24/02

TUE

STOP

10:00PM

Press TIMER, then press POWER 1. After you use the VCR, press

TIMER again to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode.

10 SP

PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL

PRESS (OK) TO CONFIRM

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

Checking, canceling or changing program settings

A Disengage timer

Press TIMER, then press POWER 1.

● When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 15), you do not

have to press TIMER.

● If the overlap is not yet solved, the conflicting programs will be

shown on the Program check screen. Repeat the above steps

again.

B Access Program Check screen

PR START STOP CH DATE

8:00P 10:00 12 12/24

10:00A 10:45 40 12/25

Press PROG. CHECK.

11:30P

1:00 125 12/25

C Access Program screen

Press PROG. CHECK again. Each time you

press PROG. CHECK, the next program’s

Program screen appears.

PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT

— 13 —

Ⅵ S-VHS ET — ON/OFF

Other Functions

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

QUASI PLAYBACK) function.

Timer warning display

–WARNING–

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

(CANCEL)

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

When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up

on the display panel.

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.

NOTES:

● Before recording, set “VIDEO CALIBRATION” to “ON”.

(੬ See below)

● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function while recording,

timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording (੬ pg. 11, 12) or

the “VIDEO CALIBRATION” function (੬ See below) is in

progress.

● The S-VHS ET function does not work with S-VHS cassettes.

● To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures

over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS cassettes

is recommended.

● Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET

recordings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve

even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording

quality before you start important recordings.

Checking tape position

When you change the VCR operation

mode from the stop mode to fast forward

or rewind mode, or when you perform an

Index Search or Instant Review, the tape

position indicator appears.

The position of “q” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E” (End)

shows you where you are on the tape.

● Set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “ON” (੬ pg. 15).

REMAIN

COUNT

1:00

1:23:45

–

Changing display information

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display panel

shows the channel number and the clock time

alternatively.

Ⅵ VIDEO CALIBRATION — ON/OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition

of the tape in use during playback and recording, and

compensates to provide the highest-possible pictures. This takes

place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after

inserting a tape.

● You can change display in the stop or recording

mode, or during rewind/fast-forward.

● When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON”

(੬ pg. 15) and DISPLAY on the Remote is pressed, time

counter and tape remaining time will appear on the TV screen.

To reset the time counter, press C.RESET on the Remote.

NOTE:

The VCR checks the tape condition for about 7 seconds, then

starts recording. To make sure you record the desired scene or

program completely, perform the following steps:

Function settings

You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set

screen.

A Press and hold PAUSE (9), and press REC (7). After about

7 seconds, the VCR re-enters Record Pause mode.

B Press PLAY (4) to start recording.

MAIN MENU

A Access Main Menu screen, then

FUNCTION SET

Function Set screen

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to

Ⅵ 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 “VIDEO CALIBRATION” 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.

move the highlight bar (arrow) to

“FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or e.

PRESS (

PRESS (MENU) TO END

), THEN (OK)

B Select Function

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to the function you

want to set.

VIDEO STABILIZER

BLUE BACK

FRONT AUX INPUT

REAR AUX INPUT

FUNCTION

S-VHS ET

OFF

VIDEO

OFF

VIDEO CALIBRATION

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

AUTO

OFF

2ND AUDIO RECORD

AUDIO MONITOR

S-VHS MODE

OFF

HI-FI

SUPERIMPOSE

SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with

much flat, same-colored surfaces such as cartoons.

AUTO SP EP TIMER

OFF

AV COMPU-LINK

SELECT WITH (

) AND (OK)

SELECT WITH (

PRESS (MENU) TO END

) AND (OK)

SELECT WITH (

) AND (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

NOTE:

Select “EDIT” when you are editing tapes. After you finish editing

* not function with this VCR

the tapes, select “AUTO”.

C Change setting

Press OK or e. The default setting is bold in the table below. Press

MENU to return to normal screen.

After a power failure occurs, Function Settings will be reset to

its default setting.

— 14 —

Ⅵ AUTO TIMER — ON/OFF

● When this function is set to “ON”:

Ⅵ 2ND AUDIO RECORD — 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.

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.

● When this function is set to “OFF”:

You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer

recording standby mode.

NOTE:

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.

Ⅵ SUPERIMPOSE — ON/OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, various VCR status information

(on-screen display) appears on the screen.

● Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied

by SAP sound.

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.

Ⅵ AUDIO MONITOR — HI-FI/HI-FI L/HI-FI 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 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.

Ⅵ 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

MIX: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed

and played back.

SP mode

EP mode

NOTES:

● While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal

track will be heard regardless of this setting.

● 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.

● If RF connection (੬ pg. 6) 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. (੬ pg. 9)

● 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.

Ⅵ S-VHS MODE — ON/OFF

You can determine which recording mode — either S-VHS mode

or VHS mode — is used for recording on S-VHS tapes.

● When this function is set to “ON”, you can record on S-VHS

tapes with S-VHS picture quality.

● When this function is set to “OFF”, you can record on S-VHS

tapes with VHS picture quality.

Ⅵ VIDEO STABILIZER — ON/OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct

vertical vibrations in the picture 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”.

NOTES:

● S-VHS mode allows you to make high quality video recordings

with horizontal resolution of 400 lines, comparing with the 230

lines of resolution of conventional VHS recordings. To achieve

the highest quality picture we recommended to record in S-VHS

mode. (But remember that a conventional VHS VCR without

SQPB cannot play back S-VHS tapes recorded in S-VHS mode.)

● S-VHS MODE setting does not affect recording on VHS tapes.

Recording on VHS tapes is always performed in VHS mode

except when using S-VHS ET mode (੬ pg. 14).

Ⅵ BLUE BACK — ON/OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue

when receiving a channel not in use.

NOTE:

When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals,

set this function to “OFF”.

— 15 —

Multi-Brand Remote Control

Ⅵ FRONT AUX INPUT — VIDEO/S-VIDEO

You have to select which terminal — either VIDEO (composite) or

S VIDEO (Y/C separate signals) to use as the video input terminal

on the front panel.

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.

Make sure to select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail

in recording (editing) on this VCR.

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.

Ⅵ REAR AUX INPUT — VIDEO/S-VIDEO

You have to select which terminal — either VIDEO (composite) or

S VIDEO (Y/C separate signals) to use as the video input terminal

on the rear panel.

Make sure you select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail

in recording (editing) on this VCR.

● It is not possible to operate a unit not equipped with a remote

sensor.

● It is 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.

● If the batteries of the Remote are discharged, the Remote may

not be able to control the TV, cable box or DBS receiver.

Replace the batteries.

Satellite Auto Recording

You can automatically record a satellite program which is timer-

programed on your DBS receiver.

A Connect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on

TV Brand Setting

therearpanel. Youcanalsoconnectthecableboxifithasatimer.

B Set timer program on DBS receiver referring to its instruction

A Turn on TV

manual.

Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote.

C Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

B Set TV brand code

D Press SP/EP to set the tape speed. The selected tape speed will

A Press and hold TV.

appear on the TV screen.

B Press MBR SET.

E Press REC LINK for more than 2 seconds. The VCR turns off

automatically and enter the Satellite Auto Recording standby

mode (“L-1” and “#” light up). When signals come into the

VCR from the DBS receiver, the VCR starts recording (“#” and

“⅜” light up and “L-1” blinks). When no signals come into the

VCR, the VCR stops recording (“⅜” goes off).

C Press the Number keys to enter your TV’s brand code.

D Press OK, and release TV. The TV should turn off.

C Operate TV

While holding down TV, press one of the following buttons:

POWER 1, TV/VCR, TV CH+/–, ^(TV Muting), TV VOL+/–,

and the Number keys.

NOTES:

● For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the

Number keys to enter a channel number.

● 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.

TV BRAND

CODE

TV BRAND

CODE

● To disengage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode, press

REC LINK (“#” goes off).

● Depending on the type of satellite receiver, Satellite Auto

Recording may not be compatible.

PANASONIC

HITACHI

JVC

04, 11

SONY

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SEARS

01, 03

MAGNAVOX

MITSUBISHI

RCA

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

Child Lock

SHARP

You can disable the VCR operations. While the VCR is turned on,

press and hold POWER 1 on the Remote for more than

10 seconds. The VCR turns off, “CL” appears for about 5 seconds

on the display panel.

To release the child lock, press and hold POWER 1 on the

Remote until the VCR turns on.

NOTES:

● Pressing TIMER during timer recording, unplugging the AC

power cord or a power outage also releases the child lock.

● When the child lock function is in use, keep the Remote out of

the children’s reach.

● Timer recording programs will be performed even if the child

lock function activated.

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Cable Box or DBS Receiver Brand Setting

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.

A 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.

B Enter brand code

A Press and hold CABLE/DBS.

B Press MBR SET.

C Press the Number keys to enter your cable box’s (or DBS

receiver’s) brand code.

D Press OK, and release CABLE/DBS.

A Set remote control code for Remote

A Press and hold A/B.

B Press the Number key “2”.

C Operate cable box or DBS receiver

C Press OK, and release A/B.

While holding down CABLE/DBS, press one of the following

buttons: POWER 1, TV CH+/–, and the Number keys.

● For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the

Number keys to enter a channel number.

● The Remote now can transmit B code control signals.

B Check remote control code for VCR

Press and hold 4 on the VCR for more than 5 seconds while the

VCR is turned off. The code currently set appears on the display

panel.

● 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.)

C 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 B of 1.

CABLE BOX BRAND

CODE

PANASONIC

ARCHER

13, 14

01, 05, 17

CABLETENNA

CABLEVIEW

CITIZEN

01, 17

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

CURTIS

01, 17

DIAMOND

GC BRAND

GEMINI

To control two VCRs with the same Remote

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

You can control two PANASONIC VCRs by switching the remote

control code for the Remote between A and B (੬ step A),

keeping two VCRs to different control codes.

GENERAL INSTRUMENTS

HAMLIN

01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28

10, 18, 23

● To change only the remote control code for the Remote, DO

NOT perform steps B and C.

JASCO

JERROLD

01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28

NOVAVISION

OAK

PULSER

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

13, 14

RCA

REGAL

10, 18, 23

01, 16, 17

05, 16, 24

REMBRANDT

SAMSUNG

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SIGMA

SL MARX

05, 16, 17, 24, 25

13, 14

SPRUCER

STARGATE

TELEVIEW

TOCOM

05, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25

05, 16, 24

01, 04, 16

01, 17

UNIKA

UNIVERSAL

VIDEOWAY

ZENITH

16, 17, 25

03, 09, 22

DBS RECEIVER BRAND

CODE

ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)

JVC (DISH Network)

SONY (DSS)

RCA (DSS)

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Example 3: When another VCR is S-VHS VCR and when using

this VCR as the recording VCR

Editing

This VCR (for recording)

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.

To AUDIO input

To S-VIDEO input

A Make connections

Example 1: When another VCR is VHS VCR

Audio cable

(not supplied)

S-video cable

(supplied)

This VCR

To AUDIO/VIDEO IN

To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

To audio output

To S-video output

When using this VCR

as the recording VCR,

connect this VCR’s

AUDIO/VIDEO IN

connectors to the

audio/video output

connectors on another

VCR.

When using this VCR

as the playback VCR,

connect this VCR’s

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

connectors to the

audio/video input

connectors on another

VCR.

Another VCR (for playback)

B Load cassettes

Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the

cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR.

C 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

(or S-video) input connectors on the rear panel.

Select “F-1” — when connecting the other VCR to the audio/video

(or S-video) input connectors on the front panel.

To audio/video output

To audio/video input

Another VCR

Press AUX or CH+/– on the Remote. Or push the JOG dial, then

turn it to the left or right.

● If another VCR is monaural, connect this VCR’s AUDIO L IN (or

OUT) connector to the audio output (or input) connector on

another VCR.

D Select video input connector on recording VCR

When using this VCR as the recording VCR, select the appropriate

mode depending on the connector being used (੬ pg. 16).

When using S-VIDEO input connector on the front panel, set

“FRONT AUX INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

When using S-VIDEO IN connector on the rear panel, set “REAR

AUX INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

Example 2: When another VCR is S-VHS VCR and when using

this VCR as the playback VCR

This VCR (for playback)

When using VIDEO input connector on the front panel, set

“FRONT AUX INPUT” to “VIDEO”.

To AUDIO OUT

To S-VIDEO OUT

When using VIDEO IN connector on the rear panel, set “REAR

AUX INPUT” to “VIDEO”.

E 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” (੬ pg. 14).

Audio cable

(not supplied)

S-video cable

(supplied)

F Start playback

Press PLAY (4) on the playback VCR.

G Start recording

Press REC (7) on the recording VCR.

To audio input

To S-video input

Another VCR (for recording)

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Various connection for editing tapes

NOTES:

● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal

soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the

Hi-Fi or mixed sound (Hi-Fi + normal soundtracks), press

A.MONITOR to select “NORM HI-FI”. (੬ pg. 9, “Selecting

monitor sound”)

The following three methods can be used for editing tapes.

● VHS to S-VHS editing (VIDEO-VIDEO connection):

Although the picture quality is inherently limited by the original

VHS quality, the edited tape has better picture quality than

those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● Audio Dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches

“0:00:00”, and the VCR enters the Play mode. Check the

counter reading on the screen before dubbing.

● Audio Dubbing is not possible with a cassette whose record

safety tab has been removed.

● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, press A.MONITOR

to select the soundtrack you wish to hear. (੬ pg. 9, “Selecting

monitor sound”)

● S-VHS to VHS editing (VIDEO-VIDEO connection):

Since the original source is recorded in S-VHS mode, the edited

tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS

editing.

● S-VHS to S-VHS (S-VIDEO connection):

Original picture quality of S-VHS made can be duplicated with

minimal picture degradation. This is the best editing method

you can use on S-VHS VCRs.

Insert Editing and AV Dubbing

Audio Dubbing

Insert Editing:

Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously

recorded tape with a new soundtrack.

You can replace a recorded scene with new scene recorded on

another tape or with other material. Both the picture and the

sound recorded on the Hi-Fi sound track are replaced at the same

time.

A Make connections

Connect an audio cable between the VCR’s audio input

connectors and the audio component’s audio output connectors.

● When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the

VCR’s AUDIO L input connector.

AV Dubbing:

You can perform Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing at the same

time. This means that the picture and the sounds recorded on the

Hi-Fi sound track and on the normal track are replaced at the

same time.

● Audio Dubbing is possible by using the audio input connectors

on the front panel or on the rear panel.

● For AV Dubbing, you can edit pictures and sound using different

sources; connect a video source to the video input connector,

and an audio source to the audio input connectors.

This VCR

To AUDIO input

A Make connections

Connect an audio/video cable between the VCR’s audio/video

input connectors and the other component’s audio/video output

connectors.

● Insert Editing and AV Dubbing are possible by using the audio/

video input connectors on the front panel or on the rear panel.

To AUDIO output

CD player, etc.

This VCR (for recording)

To AUDIO/VIDEO IN

To S-VIDEO IN

B Select input mode

Select “F-1” —when connecting the audio component to the

audio input connectors on the front panel.

Select “L-1” —when connecting the audio component to the

audio input connectors on the rear panel.

Press AUX or CH+/– on the Remote. Or push the JOG dial, then

turn it to the left or right.

Audio/video cable

(not supplied)

S-video cable

(supplied)

C 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.

● The VCR enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode. “⅜” blinks

and “$” lights on the display panel.

To audio/video output

To S-video output

D Start dubbing

Another VCR (for playback)

Engage the Play mode of the audio component, then press PLAY

(4) on the VCR. Audio Dubbing begins at this point.

● To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9). Press PLAY (4) to resume

dubbing.

E End Audio Dubbing

Press STOP (8) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT (0) on the VCR,

then engage the Stop mode of the audio component.

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B Select input mode

G Start editing

Select “F-1” —when connecting the other component to the

audio/video input connectors on the front panel.

Select “L-1” —when connecting the other component to the

audio/video input connectors on the rear panel.

Press AUX or CH+/– on the Remote. Or push the JOG dial, then

turn it to the left or right.

Load the source cassette and engage the Play mode of the other

component, then press PLAY (4) on the VCR. Insert Editing begins

at this point.

● Insert Editing stops automatically when the counter reaches

“0:00:00”, and the VCR enters the Play mode.

To stop editing any time during recording

Press STOP (8) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT (0) on the

VCR, then engage the Stop mode of the other component.

C Select video input connector

Select the appropriate mode depending on the connector being

used (੬ pg. 16).

When using S-VIDEO input connector on the front panel, set

“FRONT AUX INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

When using S-VIDEO IN connector on the rear panel, set “REAR

AUX INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

When using VIDEO input connector on the front panel, set

“FRONT AUX INPUT” to “VIDEO”.

When using VIDEO IN connector on the rear panel, set “REAR

AUX INPUT” to “VIDEO”.

NOTES:

● Insert Editing is not possible with a cassette whose record safety

tab has been removed.

● The recording speed (SP/EP) is determined by the previous

recording to be replaced. If the recording speed changes on the

tape to be edited while editing the tape, the inserted picture will

be distorted where the recording speed changes.

● When you edit a tape, a small portion of the recording

preceding to the editing start point will be erased from the

edited tape.

D 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” (੬ pg. 14).

E 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.

Press C.RESET so that the counter reading becomes “0:00:00”.

F Locate start point, and engage Insert Editing mode

Press REW (3), then press PAUSE (9) when you find the

beginning of the scene for which you want to edit, then press

INSERT.

● The VCR enters the Insert Editing Pause mode. “⅜” and “$”

light on the display panel.

● If you want to perform AV Dubbing and replace the picture,

Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and normal audio soundtrack all at the

same time, after you press INSERT, press A.DUB also.

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TUNER

Specifications

Tuning system

Channel coverage

VHF

: Frequency-synthesized tuner

: Channels 2–13

: Channels 14–69

: 113 Channels

: Channel 3 or 4 (switchable; preset to

Channel 3 when shipped) 75 ohms,

unbalanced

UHF

CATV

RF output

GENERAL

Power requirement

Power consumption

Power on

: AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz

: 17 W

: 1.5 W

Power off

Temperature

Operating

Storage

Operating position

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 435 mm x 94 mm x 247 mm

(17-3/16" x 3-3/4" x 9-3/4")

TIMER

Clock reference

Program capacity

: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)

: Horizontal only

: Quartz

: 1-year programmable timer/

8 programs

Memory backup for timer is not supported.

Weight

Format

Maximum recording time

: 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)

: S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories

Infrared remote control unit,

“AA” battery x 2,

: 210 min. with ST-210 video cassette

: 630 min. with ST-210 video cassette

S-video cable (4-pin),

RF cable

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise.

E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without

notice.

: NTSC-type color signal and EIA

monochrome signal, 525 lines/

60 fields

Recording/Playback

system

: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical

scan system

Signal-to-noise ratio

Horizontal resolution

VHS

: 45 dB

: 230 lines

: 400 lines

S-VHS

Frequency range

Normal audio

Hi-Fi audio

: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz

: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Input/Output

: RCA connectors (IN x 2, OUT x 1)

S-video connectors (IN x 2, OUT x 1)

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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

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

The power will not come

on.

● The AC power cord is disconnected.

● The Child Lock function is activated.

● Connect the AC power cord.

● Press and hold POWER 1 for more than

10 seconds to release the Child Lock function.

(੬ pg. 16)

The clock works, but the

VCR’s power will not come

on.

● The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode ● Press TIMER to disengage the timer.

with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF” (੬ pg. 15).

● The Child Lock function is activated.

● Press and hold POWER 1 for more than

10 seconds to release the Child Lock function.

(੬ pg. 16)

The Remote will not

function.

● The batteries are discharged.

● The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode. ● Press TIMER to disengage the timer.

● Replace batteries.

● Remote control A/B code is wrong.

● Reset A/B code. (੬ pg. 17)

Playback

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

The tape is running but the ● If the RF connection (੬ pg. 6) is used to view the ● Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.

picture will not appear.

picture, the channel on the TV is set incorrectly.

● If the AV or S-video connection (੬ pg. 6) is used ● Select the AV mode on the TV.

to view the picture, the TV receiver is set to the

wrong mode.

Recording

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Recording will not start.

● There is no cassette loaded.

● Insert a cassette on which the record safety tab is

intact.

● The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab

removed.

● Remove the cassette and cover the hole with

adhesive tape, or load a cassette on which the

record safety tab is intact.

Timer Recording

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Timer recording will not

work.

● The clock and/or the timer program have been set ● Set the clock and/or timer program correctly.

incorrectly.

● The timer is not engaged.

● Press TIMER to engage the timer and make sure

that # appears on the display panel.

● The VCR has not been set up properly.

● Re-perform the set-up procedures. Make sure you

have compensated for guide channel and VCR or

cable box channel number mismatches. (੬ pg. 12)

Timer programing will not ● Timer recording is in progress.

work.

● Timer programing cannot be performed when

timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

You moved, and now VCR ● The receivable stations in the new area are

● Re-perform the procedure in “Changing VCR

Plus+ system does not

work properly

received on different channels than those in the

previous area.

Plus+^®Setting” (੬ pg. 12).