Panasonic Combination VCR Operating Instructions [3k'nnlvlmlm [_ Model No. PV-C2062/PV-C2542 • Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 and 9. As an ENERGY STAR _ Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAF_ guidelines for energy efficiency. Please read these instructionscarefully before attempting to connect, operate, or adjust this product. Please save this manual. SGPuanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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Safety Precautions/Mesures de sdcuritd Warning : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Avertissement : Afin de prdvenir tout risque d'incendie ou de chocs dlectriques, ne pas exposer cet appareil _ la plumeou _ une humidit6 excessive.
LIJ II! I I I I LOJIIIl J Lo II Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged. Head Clog Sensor During playback this screen appears if clogging is detected. To remove screen, press PLAY on the remote or unit. Display Picture Tube: VCR Video Recording System: Audio Track: • Use "dry" type head cleaning casset_ only. (Part No. NV-TCL3OPTis recommended.) • Followcleaning tape direc_enscare,[ul_ Excessive use of head cleaning tape can shorten the video head life.
LI["JYJIL"J LWJLI Lv-_LWJLI_q_LIIJ Important Safeguards 3L_J and Precautions / Safety Precautions ... 2,3 Before Using ....................................................................................... Unit Information ................................................................................. 4 4 Table of Contents 5 Location ...............................................................................
EJECT Ejects tape. -' \\\ Model PV-C2062 remote shown. _COMBO /Returns \ POWER Turn on or off the unit. _LIGHT See below. FMITV ReceivesFM radiosignal. _DSS/CABLE Sets the remote to control some basic DDS or Cable box functions. MUTE Mutesthe sound instantly. _ CHANNEL Selects a channel. SELECT UP/DOWN Control navigation around on-screen RAPID TUNE Displays the last channel you were watching. Adjusts volume. SET/BACK SPACE Sets a selected menu, or goes back to correct. menu.
I I I AUDIO VIDEO IN Jack For dubbing, POWER Built4n Speaker See previous page. VOLUME UP/DOWN SET/BACK SPACE See previous page. CHANNEL UP/DOWN TRACKING UP/DOWN SELECT UP/DOWN See previous page. STOP/EJ ECT See previouspage. ACTION PresstogetherwithREW. I PHONES Jack Conne_ an earphone or headphones. REWIND/SEARCH See previous page, ACTION Press together with STOP TIMER Indicator Lights when the unit is set for Timer Recording. PLAY See previous page, REPEAT Repeats a recording.
Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on. For ANT./Cable Connect the cable from AntennalCable to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit. For DSSICab|e Box Connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit with a RF cable. VHF/UHF UNIT Cable TV Converter Box WARNING: .... Overtightening Nut type RF coaxial cables may damage jacks, Finger t ghten only, ANT./CABLE Press Combo on the remote for Combo mode. Plugwall the outlet.
If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually set the clock as fot(ows. I When moving unit to a new location, or if a mistake was made in the Initial Setup section. • Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit. Press on theMenu Remote to display ACTION SET CLOCK screen. i" i" i" Press • • •to toselect thethemonth and press set. In same manner, select and set the date, year, time, and DST. (Daylight Saving Time) 1 2 " Turn the unit I Power on, J ....
Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU. == Language 1) Press AV'
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again. • Time Zone Adjust POWER SELECT/SET • :CH UP _:CH DOWN :VOL UP • :VOL DOWN ACTION (Only when Auto Clock is set.) 1) Press select {_ QD QD •V• • to "CLOCK." iiiiiiiiiiiii_i_ii_iiiii?!iiiil _- Keys ADD/DLT um_ Model PV-C2062 remote shown. 2) Press ACTION.
_PReady Check [] All connections List Insert cassette record tab. • The unita power comeswith on automatically. are made. [] Your unit is plugged in. 1 Press CH AV or number keys to Select Channel. • For"LfNE"input, see bottom of next page. Insert a cassette, • The unit power _mas on automatically. Press (see SPEED speed pageto4).seleCt recording SP = Standard Pray LP = Long Play SLP = Super Long Play • SeLectedapeedisdisplayed. To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again. Connections Recording (Editing) unit you'll need to make. Playing (Source) VCR 1 Insert blank tape with record tab. Insert prerecorded tape. • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results. 2 Select "LINE" mode. See "Selecting Input Mode" below. [_ PAUSEPAUSE at starting point put inthen PresstoPLAY Standby mode.
inL, *Important: r-J J n If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again. Press POWER* on the remote or unit. I_tl_Ready Check List [] All connections are made. [] Your unit is plugged in. Use CH AV number keysorto select a channel. 3 Press VOL + or VOL - to adjust volume. VOL+/VOL- Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen is easier on your eyes during night time use. Press NITE to set NIGHT mode.
For Model PV-C2062 Equipped with _loz_ -TV Noise Reduction for true MTS reproduction, db_ -TV Noise Reduction is required for good stereo separation and audio fidelity, ,-I_z_ is a registered trademark, and is licensed by _}_z® . Technology Licensing. POWER, MUTE-UP/DOWN VOL_ _ _ _ RAPID _ TUNE _ The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with an ° [.to"mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow.
_Ready This unit can be set to automat(ca{{y power on in one of 2 modes (TV, Playback, or FM radio). You can also combine the Oa-Timer wit_ a one minute alarm that _jrsdually increases in volume. Check List D The cJockis set tocorrect time. PressPROG*todisplaySETPROGRAM screen. 2 1)Press &_' to select "ON TIMER." 2) Press • to display ON TIMER screen. 3 1) Press &, to select desired settings. 2) Press • to set the ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMERmede.
_iJl__'i_ _ J'iili_'l_l[M This unit can be set for auto power off. 0®® O_ SELECT/SET ='_ • :OH UP • :CH DOWN I_:VOL UP _QD_ GD GD _ CD _D GD m _" _ _ _1 • :VOL DOWN Press SLEEP repeatedly to set SLEEP TIMER. SLEEP TIMER30 ,_ • Pressing DISPLAYwith SLEEP TIMER 60 sleep timer set displays remaining time. ,_ SLEEP TIMER 90 Press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP TIMER 00" appears to cancel. ,_ SLEEP TIMER 00 \ PROG _ADD/DLT -- DISPLAY _ SLEEP _ You can set a timer alarm up to 60 min.
Closed Caption is ... This multi*use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone, Closed Caption Selections Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU. 2_;;: 1)Press to select AT41,• "TV. 2)PressACTION to display SET UP TV screen. 1) Press Ay to select "CAPTION". 2) Press • to display CAPTION screen. Mode Caption Mode: CAP 01 or 02 A narration of selected TV programs is displayed.
_iJl_ _'i_ _ Jllli_'l_l[ M Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. @ @ _MUTE 2 SELECT/SET • :CH UP 1) Press AV, • to select "TV." 2) Press ACTION to display SET UP TV screen. • :VOL UP •• :VOL DOWN :CH DOWN ,,'_ _ _ '_t 1) Press AV to select "CAPTION". 2) Press • to display CAPTION screen. \ACTION 4 Model PV-C2062 remote shown. 1) Press J,V to select CAPTION MODE. 2) Press • repeatedly to select "OFF.
FM Radio is .., This unit has an FM radio with built-in antenna, 9 station preset, and a band range of 87.5 ~ 108.1 MHz. You can even set the On-Timer (page 16) to wake up to your favorite radio station. Press on the remote or unit press FM/TV* TIMER/FM twice on the to display FM radio mode. Make sure FM tuning is done correctly (see FM Radio Setup). Press ACTION Press a number key (1-9) to select the FM number. 3 _#_ TO Make Corrections, select station with a number key, then do step 3 again.
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press AV
You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away, Press PROG* to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 1) Press Ay to select TIMER PROGRAMMING. 2) Press • to display screen. E_ Ready Check List [] All connections [] [] Your unit is plugged in. The clock is set to corTeet time. are made. [] [] The tape is long enough. The record tab is in place. • If a program is already in memory, press &V, and II. to select an unused program number.
Cancel a Timer Recording: / (Recording / is in progress) Hold down STOP for a few seconds to cancel the Timer Recording. • Any future daily or weekly recordings w be performed as programmed. / #1 Press AV to select the desired program. 3 @ SELECT/SET G3 G:3 _! GE3QD _3D • • • • :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 22. To Replace program... 1) Press • to display. 2) Press AV to select and press • or • to set new program contents. 3) Press PROG (or ACTION).
Search System is ... Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placedon the tape. When timer recordings are made, program index and information are also included. These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings. Go directly to the desired recording. _i!_ Press SEARCH* i!!!¸ in Playback or Stop mode to display INDEX SEARCH screen, and then press NUMBER Keysto select the recording number. Locates end point of recording for continuity.
• Auto Shut Off No broadcast signal in TV (Only when Weak ,Signal Display is set to OFF), blank tape is Played for 5 minutes => Power turns off • This feature is canceled if any button is pressed during above mode, • Auto Playback Insert a tape {n Power off mode => Power turns on • Playback begins if tape has no record tab, • Auto Rewind Tape reaches its end => Rewind => Stop • Playback Auto Eject (Repeat Play is "OFF") Tape with no record tab reaches its end Rewind => Stop => Eject nEW To find out
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO on the remote and try the button again. To quickly return to a specific tape counter location. Press during playback to display DISPLAY* the Counter. 2 Press RESETCOUNTER at the desired position to reset to "0:00:00." Continue playback, rewind, or fast forward. Set to see a recording over and over, ,,t ACTION to display | Press MAIN MENU. 2 1) Press AV< • to select '_/CR.
When "ON" is selected, the picture is displayed even when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent. Press MENU. ACTION to display MAIN I, f _ ! A:CH UP SELECT/SET • :CH DOWN _, _3 _ " _ •:VOLDOWN I_ :VOL UP GD GD _D _ACTION _" /CM/ZERO c_3 _ _ _ _ _"_ _ DISPLAY _ COUNTER RESET 2 1)Press &V_I to select "CH. 2) Press ACTION to display SET UP CHANNEL screen. 1) Press &V to select WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY. 2)Press I_ to set "ON" or "OFF.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again. Channel Caption is ... Station names, e.g. ABC, TNN, etc. are set so they will appear when a channel is selected. Choose 24 preset name& When Universa_ Remote Control (page 32) is used, and this feature is set to "ON," a warning appears '_benever an invalid key is pressed in DSS or Cable mode. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU.
Process of V-Chip Control V-Chip Control Feature is... This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings. A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. _:_®® Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 3 4 To Make Corrections Press 4 repeatedly to move the cursor. Press number keys to make the correction. 5 1) Press •V4• to select "TV." 2) Press ACTION to display SET UP TV screen.
If LOCK menu is not displayed, do Process of V-Chip Control Feature "Enter Secret Code" steps on page 29. IEnter C°del "_ I ........ , sAlec.tUS MOVES 2) Press • to set 1)Press&V'to ...................................... ON o r OFF. I • "ON" => V-Chip Control is activated. • "OFF" => V-Chip Controlisdeactivated. • "NEXT PAGE" displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts, _ • "NEXT PAGE" displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu.
Process of V-Chip Control Feature [Enter Code] "__ "_ I!_! IL_[elVAl=k.'d I:!-'llll_[el, • If a program or movie exceeds the ratings you have set, a message will appear on a black background and sound is muted. To View a Blocked Program / Movie [Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control] Enter your secret code (ACCESS CODE) in the Blocking Message screen. • V-Chip Control is reactivated when power is turned off or power failure occurs.
Universal Remote Control is... The Remote Control may be set up to control some basic DSS or Cable box functions, Find box orfrom Cableone box Brandyour CodeDSS Number of the charts on the next page. Setup remote. Hold down DSS CABLE and press number keys to enter code. POWER • For code 100 or greater, first press 100 key, then the remaining digits. E.g. for 102, press 100, then press 0, and then press 2. COMBO Confirm code entry. Press POWER* to turn selected unit ON or OFF.
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Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay. Channel Caption (See page 28,) Function Status _\ Current Time Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in Play mode, or when the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the Weak Signal Display set to "OFF" (see page 27), the screen will turn solid blue. Counter When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit mode or channel number will be displayed. (Some station names may also appear if Channel Caption is set.
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit. No power... • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. • Set POWER button to ON, No picture or sound... • Make sere ycor antenna system (TV or CABLE), iseorrectly set. (P. 8) Poor picture with normal sound... Poor sound with normal picture... Poor TV reception,.. No color or poor color... Ghost (multiple) images... TV programs cannot be watched... Channel cannot be selected... TV program cannot be recorded...
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Conecte por favor todas las conexiones del cable o de la antena antes de turing potencia. Para Ant./Cable Conecte Ant./Cable a la entrada de antena de la TV (VHF/U HF). Para Sistema Digital de Satelite (DSS)! Convertidor de cable Conecte la salida del convertidor de cable la "VHF/UHF" con el RF cable. Si el ajuste automatico del reloj no se ha completado, ajuste el reloj manualmente de la siguiente manera: 1) Presione la tecla ACTION en el control remoto para visualizar la pantalla del menQ RELOJ.
Exhiba FIJAR Presione PROG.PROGRAMACION. •Inserte El videogra un bador casete. combinado se enciende autom_ticamente, • • • • • • • • •Presione La reproduccidn PLAY. comienza aatomaticamente si el casete no tiene la leng0eta para prevenci6n de grabaci6n.
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