Panasonic Omnivision PV-C1321 User manual

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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
Gperate only from power source indicated ón unit
or in this manual. if uncertain, have your Electric
Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer
verify your homie power source,
2 POWER CORD PLUG
For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one
wide blade), or a three-wife 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.
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LARIZED PLUG € :
The plug fit utlet one way. H it cannot be fully
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inserted, try reversing it. If it still will not fit, have an
electrician Install the proper wall outlet. Do not
tamper with the plug.
3BOUNDING. PL TION;
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,
er 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 conneeted.
— Overloaded wall 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
pena" during operation, if blocked, heat
uild-up may result in a fire hazard or heat
darnage to cassettes,
Por your protection:
a. Never caver 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 à book case
of rack, unless property ventilated.
5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR
SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES
Do not placa unit over or near a heater or
regulator, in direct sunlight, etc. If unitis suddenly
moved from a cold place 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
uneven surfaces may cause objects to overtum.
e Carefully follow all operating instructions,
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OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION
1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION
An outside antenna or cable system must be property
groundad fo provide some protection ` e
against built up static charges”
and voltage. Section 810
of the National Electrical >
Code, ANSINFPA 70 (in al
Canada, part 1 of the oa
Canadian Electrical Code}
provides information. Mc mm a mm
regarding próper grounding of the mast and supportíng
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an àntenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the ee electrode.
2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE
POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS
Locate an outside anterina system well away from power
lines and electric fight or power circuits so it will never
touch these power sources should it ever fall. When
installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines,
circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal.
USING THE UNIT
Before unit is proui curo storage or moved to a new location,
refer azine the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.
1 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
e a qualified service technician before use.
3 LECTRICAL 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 tha antenria 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 smeke, malodors, or noises,
* Keap magnetic objects, such as speakers, away from
unit to avoid electrical interference.
5 USING ACCESSORIES
Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer
io avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.
6 CLEANING UNIT
Unplug unit Usa á clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to
gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids,
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.
1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF
If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, tha
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 manufacturer's sérvice
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 à 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 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 SE 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 wams the user that uninsulated
voltage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric shock.
Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind
CAUTION
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DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK of contact with any inside part of this unit.
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT This symbol alerts the user that important
SSCL SE Mei oF Lye) e literature concerning the operation and
INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO maintenance of this unit has been included.
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Therefore, it should be read carefully in order
to avoid any problems.

Before Using
Congratulations
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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,
1) Open the cover.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Mode!
No.
2)
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batteries
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Serial No.
Accessories Sie
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L1 Remote Control
LSSQ0281
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LSSQ0282
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3) Close the cover.
O Battery replacement caution
* Do not mix old and new batteries.
: * Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.
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Prevent
Accidental
Tape
Erasure
Break off the tab to protect.
To order accessories,
call toll free 1-800-332-5368.
SELF-DEMO Mode ba
With Power ON, press
PLAY/REPEAT on the To record again.
unit for 7 seconds to
deactivate the SELF-
DEMO Mode.
Repeat this to display Cover the hole
demo
screen.
with
cellophane
tape.
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions
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Location of Controls
Remote Control Buttons
EJECT button:
When EJECT is pressed, the tape is ejected from Cassette Compartment.
If EJECT is pressed during recording, the unit will not respond to the command.
EJECT NITE
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POWER
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CHANNEL
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VOLUME
UP/DOWN
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SELECT
UP/DOWN
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SET/BACKSPACE
Page
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ACTION
Page
12
PROGRAM
STOP
Page
22
Page 14
FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
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REWIND/SEARCH PLAY
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Page
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REC
CM/ZERO
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Page
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PAUSE/SLOW
SPEED
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FM/TV
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Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel
REWIND/SEARCH Page 14 Cassette Compartment
ACTION Page 13 Page 14
STOP/EJECT Page 14 PLAY/REPEAT
ACTION Page 13 Page 14
CHANNEL UP/DOWN Page 16 FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
TRACKING UP/DOWN Page 37 Page 14
SELECT UP/DOWN Page 13 REC
VOLUME UP/DOWN Page 16 Page 14
SET/BACKSPACE Page 13
POWER
Page 8
Audio/Video In Jack
Page 15
Pages 19, 21
Built-in Speaker
Phones Jack
Page 16
REC Indicator A i PROG TIMER Indicator
Lights during recording: ri NE
In Rec Pause or OTR
Pause mode, the
( indicator flashes.
Page 14 tape is in motion.
Page 22
ON TIMER Indicator
Lights when the
On Timer is set.
Page 18
Remote Sensor
Rear View of the unit
Easy-Grip-Handle
Use when transporting
the unit.
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Lights when the unit is set for Timer
Recording. It flashes when a Timer
Recording has been set with no tape
inserted, the clock is not set, or the
VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal
In from your
Antenna
or Cable.
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Initial Setup for ANT. / Cable Connection
B Connect the Cable from Antenna / Cable to the VHF/UHF
terminal on unit.
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ANT./CABLE
VHF/UHF
How to do initial Setup
3 Press CH A to select English.
1 Press POWER on the an
Press CH V to select Spanish
remote
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unit.
(Español).
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CHANNEL/CLOCK
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Press CH A Key to start
CHANNEL / CLOCK AUTO SET
operation. Settings are performed
, automatically. If the setup is
completed, the following screen is
displayed.
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INCOMPLETE screen appears, set
the clock using MANUAL CLOCK
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If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete,
manually set the clock as follows.
Press ACTION Key on the Remote
to display SET Ge Menu screen.
Press A V to select the moni and
press P to set. In the same manner,
select and set the date, year, time,
and DST. eee Saving Time)
Press ACTION Key twice to start
CLOCK and exit.
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Reset all unit Memory Functions
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. `
1 Turn the unit
Power on.
2 Press and hold both PLAY and
FF on the unit for more than 5
seconds.
e The power will shut off.
* Please ignore NO CASSETTE
warning.
3 Do “initial Setup" on page 8.
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Initial Setup for DSS / Cable box Connection
E Connect the OUT Jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF
terminal on unit with an RF cable.
Cable TV
Converter Box
INfrom
CABLE
VHF/UHF
How to do Initial Setup 3 Press CH A to select English.
OR
1 Press POWER on the Presa CH V to select Spanish
remote or unit. (Español),
TEM Press VOL + to select French
When the unit is turns on the (Francais).
first time, SELECT CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET
LANGUAGE screen appears. screen appears.
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PBS(Public Broadcast Station) channel compe "assi ah PR Memory
in your time zone. If you use DSS Functions" steps page 9.
receiver, it must be turned off.
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