Panasonic Omnivision PV-C1320W User manual

Panasonic
Combination VCR
Operating Instructions
Models No. PV-C1320 / PV-C1330W
PV-C1340 / PV-C1350W
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Important
Safeguards
and
Precautions
READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND :
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL.
WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT
INSTALLATION
1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION
Operate only from power source indicated on unit
or in this manual. If uncertain, have your Electric
Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer
verify your home power source.
2 POWER CORD PLUG :
For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one
wide blade), or a three-wire grounding type plug.
Always hold the plug firmly and make sure your
hands are dry when plugging in or unplugging the
AC power cord. Regularly remove dust, dirt, etc.
on the plug.
POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:
The plug fits into outlet one way. If it cannot be fully
inserted, try reversing it. If it still will not fit, have an
electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not
tamper with the plug.
GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:
The plug requires a three-hole grounding outlet.
If necessary, have an electrician install the proper
outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.
3 POWER CORD
To avoid unit malfunction, and to protect against
electrical shock, fire or personal injury:
- Keep power cord away from heating appliances
and walking traffic. Do not rest heavy objects on,
or roll such objects over the power cord.
- Do not tamper with the cord in any way.
- An extension cord should have the same type
plug (polarized or grounding) and must be
securely connected.
- Overloaded walt outlets or extension cords is a
fire hazard.
- Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or
cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should
be replaced by a qualified electrician.
4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES
Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat
generated during operation. If blocked, heat
build-up may result in a fire hazard or heat
damage to cassettes.
For your protection:
a. Never cover ventilation slots while unit is ON, or
operate unit while placed on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other soft surface.
b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case
or rack, unless properly ventilated.
5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR
SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES
Do not place unit over or near a heater or
regulator, in direct sunlight, etc. If unit is suddenly
moved from a cold piace to a warm place,
moisture may condense in unit and on the tape
causing damage.
6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
* Never place unit on support or stand that is not
firm, level, and adequately strong.
The unit could fall causing serious
injury to a child or adult and
damage to the unit.
* Move any appliance and cart
combination with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and ~ E
uneven surfaces may cause objects to overturn.
e Carefully follow all operating instructions.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION
1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION
An outside antenna or cable system must
be properly grounded to provide some antenna
protection against built up static AN
charges and voltage. iN
Section
810
of
the
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National Electrical Code, E eee
ANSI/NFPA 70 (in ie
Canada, part 1 of the
Canadian Electrical Code)
provides information
regarding proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER
LINES OR CIRCUITS
Locate an outside antenna system well away from power lines and
electric light or power circuits so it will never touch these power sources
should it ever tall. When installing antenna, absolutely never touch
power lines, circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal.
USING THE UNIT
Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location,
refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.
t KEEP UNIT WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE,
such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.
2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG IMPACT,
unplug unit and have it inspected by a qualified service
technician before use.
3 ELECTRICAL STORMS
During a lightning storm, or before leaving unit unused for
extended periods of time, disconnect all equipment from the
power source as well as the antenna and cable system.
4 WHEN UNIT iS PLUGGED IN
«DO NOT OPERATE IF:
- liquid has spilled into unit.
- unit was dropped or otherwise damaged.
- unit emits smoke, malodors, or noises.
Immediately unplug unit, and have it inspected by a service
technician to avoid potential fire and shock hazards.
+ Never drop or push any object through openings in unit.
Touching internal parts may cause electric shock or fire hazard.
* Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, away from unit to
avoid electrical interference.
5 USING ACCESSORIES
Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to
avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.
6 CLEANING UNIT
Unplug unit. Use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to
gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning ftuids,
aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or seep into unit
and cause electrical shock. Any substance, such as wax,
adhesive tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to
greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts.
CROUINDING CONDUCTORS
WEC RECTION 610-71)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (HEC ART 250, PART I)
SERVICE
1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF
If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the
unit does not operate property, do not attempt to open or
remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in the
manual. Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician.
2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by
the manufacturer, or have equal safety characteristics as
original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING
After unit is serviced or repaired, request that a through safety
check be done as described in the manufacturers service
literature to insure video unit is in safe operating condition.

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité
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 prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne pas
exposer cet appareil a la pluie ou a une humidité excessive.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche
dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS
equipment.
Only use those tapes with the WHS! mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have
been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used.
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119
of the FCC rules.
FCC WARNING: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user’s authority to operate.
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated
CAUTION
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FISK GE ELECTRIC SHOCK voltage within the unit may have sufficient
DO NOT OPEN magnitude to cause electric shock.
Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK of contact with any inside part of this unit.
REGUL COVER (On BAG, | This symbol alerts the user that important
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literature concerning the operation and
maintenance of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefully
in order to avoid any problems.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO
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able of Contents
O: - Important Safeguards and Precautions ... 2
To / Before USING ...ccccessesecesscseseereseeseee 6
/ ‘ ° E EE I a ime ...
/ Start! e ER the Batteries...... E ° PAA cere ee
ae Tape Erasure ..............00 6
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Ve ; (Main Operation, Using the 100 Key, Rapid Tune, Audio
Use / Mute, Phones, SELF-DEMO Mode)
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/ Now! Picture Adjustment ................--.-. 11
A id
\ Timer Recording .................. 14-15
we (Main Operation, Cancel, Replace or Clear Program Contents)
Enjoy — Y TV Timer Features... 16~17
e ON-TIMER with Alarm............
MOTO. e TIMER o 38
o ee * INSTANT ALARM .......se:cseeee- 17
Closed Caption System......18 ~ 19
e Closed Caption Mode Feature ..... 18
e Caption On Mute Feature............. 19
FM Radió tia 20 ~ 21
e FM Radio Setup............20 * Using FM Radio............ 21
e FM ANTENNA Setup .... 20 i
mA R 2
a Reset Language,Channels,Clock ...36
Other
‘Information! Unit Informati0N.................omoo...... 38
ae On-Screen Display (OSD)........... 39
Spanish Quick Use Guide ..40 ~ 42
4 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

CONMCCHOINS anida 7
* Outdoor Antenna Connections ...... 7
* DSS/Cable box Connections ......... 7
ONG Time SOUP aiii 8~9
(Language, Channel, Clock)
Playback a apo. iii 12
(Main Operation, Forward or Reverse Search, Still Picture, Slow Motion, Frame by Frame
Advance, Features for a Quality Picture)
Record ON a VARS sisii 13
(Main Operation, One Touch Recording (OTR), Selecting Input Mode)
Tape Operation...........
e Commercial SkiP.......oococccccccncnnnos. 22
«Program End Search ................... 22
* Repeat Play is tiles 23
Special VCR Features
e Channel Caption .................... 26, 27
© Time Stamp talas icids 28, 29
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)
V-Chip Control Feature ............:cccsssessssseeccenens
e Enter Secret Code ................08 32
+ Setup US MOVIES Ratings ......... 33
Before Requesting Service
s Zero Search vacienw aun 23
¢ Auto Operation Functions............ 23
e VHS Index Search System .... 24, 25
¢ Weak Signal Display ON/OFF ..... 30
+ VOR AA prii retinae dk 30
e Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings ... 34
e Blocking Message seee 35
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Before Using
Congratulations
on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and
reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will
bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in
the information below. The serial number is on the tag
located on the back of your unit.
Loading the Batteries
1) Open the cover.
2) Insert batteries
Date
of
Purchase
as
marked.
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
3) Close the cover.
C] Battery replacement caution
* Do not mix old and new batteries.
* Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.
Accessories
LJ Remote Control
LSSQ0221
(PV-C1320/PV-C1340)
LSSQ0226
(PV-C1330W/PV-C1350W)
Kitchen (Easy-Find™)
Remote Control
<For model PV-C1350W only>
1) ® While pressing the
stopper tab, (B) pull the
Battery Tray out.
: s 2) Insert the battery into the
LJ Batteries XS A S Battery Tray with the O
Y mark facing down.
Do not reverse the polarity.
3) Replace the Battery Tray.
OE ICON
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO,
VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery
may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution-
battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used
battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
[ Kitchen (Easy-Find™)
Remote(VSQS1572)
with one CR2025 Battery
<For model PV-C1350W only>
» The Kitchen remote control
has been loaded with battery.
To order accessories,
call toll free 1-800-332-5368.
Record/Playback Time eee ere
Only use tapes with the mark in this unit.
Tape Speed Type of Video Cassette
Setting
T120
Screw
driver
SP 2 Hours To record again.
(Standard
Play)
40
Minutes
LP 5 Hours
(Long Play) 2 Hours 20 Minutes
f — ri —
Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.
6 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
SLP
(Super
Long
Play)
||
9
Hours
|
6
Hours
8
Hours

Outdoor Antenna Connections
Unhook the antenna from your UHF/VHF Band
previous TV or VCR and connect it to Mixer: (nor euppked)
the back of the unit as shown in the (Flat) Twin Lead
diagram. 300 Ohm Cable ——-<
If your antenna system has separate (Round) 75 Ohm a
UHF and VHF lead-ins, you need a coaxial Cable pe
UHF/VHF Band Mixer (not supplied.)
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WARNING: Antenna
When
using
“Nut
type”
RF
coaxial
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cables,
tighten
with
fingers
only.
300-75
ohm
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Transformer
Back of unit
Overtightening may damage
terminals. (Flat) Twin Lead (not supplied)
300 Ohm Cable
DSS/Cable box Connections
E Without a Cable Box
You can;
* record or view unscrambled channels.
You cannot;
* record or view scrambled channels.
s view a channel other than the one
selected for any type of recording.
unit
VHF/
UHF
E With a Cable Box
You can;
* record or view any channel including scrambled channels.
NOTE: Channel selection must be made at the cable box.
You cannot;
* view a channel other than the one selected for any
type of recording.
e do a Timer recording of a channel unless you select it Cable Box
at the cable box.
Note to CABLE System Installer IN| our VHF/
This reminder is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System UHF
Installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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* record or view any channel including scrambled
channels. }
NOTE: Channel selection must be made at the DSS f
Receiver.
You cannot;
« view a channel other than the one selected for .
any type of recording. DSS Receiver
e do a Timer recording of a channel unless you
select it at the DSS box. IN IN VHF/
NOTE: The DSS receiver must be turned off to view UHF
programs from a cable box or antenna. See the DSS OUT
manual
for
details.
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One Time Setup
When the unit is turned on the first time, setup Process of Setup
mode is entered automatically.
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Press
POWER
on
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Clock
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the remote or unit.
Select the language.
SELECT LANGUAGE guag A Power
PUSH CH á :English for English
OPRIMIR CH Y :Español
APP. VOL + Francais for Spanish
(Español) 2 CHANNEL
for French » UP/DOWN
(Frangais)
* If wrong language is set, complete “Reset all unit Memory
Functions” steps page 39.
e If you use a cable box, it must be left on. ØJ VOLUME
Start Channel Auto Set
CHANINEL/ CLOCK AUTO SET | nd Clock Auto Set.
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
A tenet TS Coca Press CH A.
LOCAL PBS CH THEN...
PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY
| CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING |
AUTO CLOCK SET
PROCEEDING
(Case 1) (Setup completed) (Case 2) 2| (Setup incomplete)
Press CH A to exit.
n 7/2000 WED 12:00PM * If your area observes
f daylight saving time,
A but you would like to Akasa
AUTO CLOCK SET turn the DST feature IS INCOMPLETE
COMPLETED off, complete the See Case 2
“To Set or Reset the PUSH ACTION TO SET CLOCK
END
:
PUSH
CH UP
KEY
Clock”
step
on
page
next
page.
37 and set DST: OFF.
* If your area observes daylight saving
time and DST is set to ON, but the
time is incorrect; complete the Time
Zone Adjust steps on the next page.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET
+ Auto clock set is performed the first time when the unit is turned off each day. If used, a cable box must be left on and
tuned to the PBS channel at the time the unit power is turned off if you want auto clock Set to be done.
* If using a DSS receiver, it must be turned off for auto clock set.
e lí a Cable Box or DSS receiver is connected to the unit via Audio/Video Jacks, an RF coaxial cable must also be
connected for auto clock set and channe! auto set features.
+» If for any reason the time is changed manually, automatic time correction will not occur.
8 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Set TIME ZONE ADJUST.
Display MAIN MENU.
Press ACTION.
MAIN MENU Display SET CLOCK
screen.
1) Press AV >
to select
4 Y 4 > KEY “CLOCK”
ee 2) Press ACTION
to display.
SET CLOCK Select TIME
ZONE ADJUST.
MANUAL 1) Press AV
TIME ZONE ADJUST 0
to select.
SELECT:A Y KEY
SET ¿4 > KEY
END :ACTION KEY
2) Press <P to
subtract or add
hour(s) as
necessary.
End setup.
Press ACTION twice.
«TIME ZONE ADJUST
returns to “0” if clock is set
manually.
4
C 2 Clock Setup is Incomplete
Set the clock manually.
Display SET CLOCK
screen.
K
ee Press ACTION
IS INCOMPLETE ‘ 7
to exit this
PUSH ACTION TO SET CLOCK mode.
Set the clock
manually.
1) Press AV to
select the month.
ps 35 | 2) Press P to set.
SELECT MONTH
SELECT: 4 ¥ KEY
SET ¡> KEY
END : ACTION KEY
* Likewise set date, year, time,
and DST (Daylight Saving Time.)
To Make Corrections,
repeatedly press <P to move
to error, then correct.
End setup.
Press ACTION twice
(Clock starts.)
ACTION
dE l byes
2 SELECT/SET
* A:CHUP
Y :CH DOWN
* > :VOL UP
bD«<:voL DOWN
e This unit's calendar is accurately maintained
up to Dec. 31, 2089, 11:59 PM.
* Channel auto set selects normal TV or
Cable channels depending on your unit
hookup.
ACTION key on the unit
You can operate the
menu screen using unit
buttons.
To display the menu,
press STOP/EJECT and
REW together with no
tape inserted.
To exit the menu, repeat above with or
without tape inserted.
On Unit
Using AV<4P keys
A: CH UP
Y : CH DOWN
<q: VOLUME DOWN
Whenever the menu or
program screen is
vo œ | displayed,
O@OO| CHANNEL UP/DOWN
function as AV and
VOLUME UP/DOWN
function as € > only.
On Remote
On Unit
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TV Operation
Press POWER on
the remote or unit.
Select a channel.
Using CH AY or
CH 08
ABC
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3
Adjust volume.
Press VOL + -.
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E Using the 100 key .
When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the
NUMBERED keys, first press the 100 key, and then enter the
remaining two digits.
E Rapid Tune
Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching.
E Audio Mute
Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound.
Press again, to restore the previous Sound level.
@ Phones
Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones (not
supplied) to the Phones Jack.
E SELF-DEMO Mode
With Power ON, hold down PLAY/REPEAT on the unit for 5
seconds to display demo screen.
Repeat this to exit.
A check list before you begin.
[_] All connections are made. (See page 7.)
Your unit is plugged in.
Models PV-C1320/1330W/1340
unit is shown here.
PLAY/
REPEAT
PHONES
1 2 Jack
“VOLUME
UP/DOWN
POWER CHANNEL
MUTE— UP/DOWN
RAPID |È art 2
RAPID 1 fess MER | NUMBERED
: Keys
1 0 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)