Panasonic Omnivision PV-M1369 User manual

Panasonic
Omnlvi8ion_H_Jl
Models
Combination VCR
Operating Instructions
PV-M1349/PV-M 1359W/
PV-M1369/PV-M 1379W
As an ENERGY STAFf' Partner, Matsushita f _
ElectricCorporation of America has determined
that thisproduct orproduct model meets the
ENERGY STAR_guidelines for energy efficiency.
Please read these instructionscarefullybefore attemptingto connect, operateor adjust thisproduct.
Please save this manual.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. (Guia para r&pida consulta en espahol esta incluida.)

Important Safeguards and Precautions
IREAD AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL
WARNINGS IN MANUAL AND ON UNIT
t INSTALLATION
1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION
Operateonlyfrompowersourceindicatedonunit
orinthismanual,If uncertain,haveanElectric
UitgtySaUce Companyor V'_o ProductsDealer
verifyyourhomepowersource.
2 POWER CORD PLUG
Fors_fety, this unitcomes witha polarized
type plug (one wide blade), ora three-wirs
groundingtype plug.
:- _ : I_ :% ] •
;e plugfits intooutletone way. If it cannotbe
RYinserted,try reversingit. If it stillwill notfit,
we an electri_ installthe properwall outlet.
Dnottempor with the plug.
_nding outlet.
nenesr_nj, have an elentdcten Install the
_nar outlet, Do_ot tamper with the plug.
reston
orbein the wayefd have
OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION I
1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION
An outsideantennaorcable systemmust be _ _-
properlygrouodedto providesome protection .....__
against builtup staticcharges and voltage,_- _m=
Section810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (InCanada, d/_ _ %
part 1 of the Canadian Electrical _/ J_-_,._
Code) providesinformation I !_ '/I ms==m_oN=_
regardingpropergroundingof the I _.T I :=._=e_,
mastand supportingstructure, _ _ IJ_=_ "*'_'
groundingof the lead-in wireto an _I_"
antennadischargeunit,size of _"'J_ _m/m_fm, a'_'mm
groundingconductors, locationof _.c .._,,_m_,.=_e== _*_t_**_
antenna dischargeunit,
connectionto groundingelectrodes,and requirementsfor the groundingelectrode.
2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER UNES OR CIRCUITS
Locate an outside antennasystemwell awayfrom power linesand _tightor
powercimultsso itwill nevertouchthese powersourcesshouldIte_/_ fall. When
installing antenna,absolutelynever touchpowerlines,circuitsorO0te_power
sourcesas thiscouldha fatal.
[ USING THE VIDEO UNIT I
Before unitis broughtout of storage or moved to a new location refer_NpJ_to the
INSTALLATION sectionof these sefeguaros.
1 KEEP UNff WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE, such ascii_slhk,
bath tub,pool. ano en on.
2 IF EXPO6ED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG IMPAOT_unpl_ur_ and have
It inspectedby aquldtfladservice technicianbefore use.
8" ELECTRICAL STORMS
Dudnga _ghtnlngstorm,orbefore
disconnectallequtpn_ntfromthe
• Never expose to rai
|utions
_ti m 'H,< '
Only Usethose tj _mark.It isrecommendedthat onlycassettetapes that havebeen tested and inspectedforUSelit2. 4,6,
I_ 8hour VCR thachinsebe used.
This televisionreceiver providesdisplayof televisionclosedcaptioningin accordancewith §15.119 of the FCC rules.
FCC WARNING: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to _.
This symbolwarnsthe userthat uninsulatedvoltagewithinthe unitmay have
sufficientmagnitudeto cause electricshock.Therefore, itisdangerousto makeany
kindof contact withany insidepartof this unit.
This symbolaterts the user that importantliteratureconcerning the operationand
maintenance of this unithas been included.
Therefore, it shouldbe readcarefully in orderto avoidany problems.
2

Table of Contents
Important Safeguards and Precautions ................................ 2
Before Using ............................................................................ 4
•Accessories ................................ 4•Loading the Batteries .................. 4
•Record/Playback Time .............. 4•Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure ..4
Connections (OutdoorAntennaConnections,OSS/Cable Box Connections) .......... 5
One Time Setup (Language,Channel,Clock).................................... 6, 7
TV Operation
(NITE mode,Using the 100 key, RapidTune, AudioMute, Phones,SELF-DEMO mode) ...... 8
Picture Adjustment .................................................................. 9
Playback a Tape (slowMotion,StillPicture,FramebyFrame,FeaturesforQuality) ..1 0
Record On a Tape .................................................................. 11
•One Touch Recording ............ 11 •Selecting Input Mode ................ 11
Timer Recording .............................................................. 12, 13
•Timer Recording Using •Review, Replace or Clear
Combination VCR Buttons ...... 12 Program Contents ...................... 13
TV Timer Features .......................................................... 14, 15
•ON-TIMER with Alarm ............ 14 •INSTANT ALARM ...................... 15
• SLEEP TIMER ........................ 14
Closed Caption System .................................................. 16, 17
•ClosedCaptionMode •Captionon Mute Feature ..........17
Feature.................................... 16
FM Radio .......................................................................... 18, 19
Tape Operation .............................................................. 20~ 23
•Tape Position Display .............. 20 •Auto Operation Functions .......... 21
•Zero Search ............................ 20 •One Minute Skip ........................ 21
•Repeat Play ............................ 21 •VHS Index Search System ..22, 23
Special VCR Features .................................................. 24 ~ 28
•Channel Caption ................ 24, 25 •Weak Signal Display ON/OFF ..28
•Time Stamp ...................... 26, 27 •VCR Lock .................................. 28
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................................ 29
V-Chip Control Feature .................................................. 30 ~ 33
•Enter or Change Secret Code....30 •Setup TV PARENTAL Ratings ..32
•Setup MOTION PICT. Ratings _31 •Blocking Message ...................... 33
Reset Language, Channels, Clock ........................................ 34
On-Screen Display (OSD) ...................................................... 35
•VCR Status & Clock Display....35 • Warning and Instruction
• Channel & Function Display ....35 Displays .................................... 35
Unit Information ...................................................................... 36
•Reset all Combination VCR •Head Cleaning .......................... 36
Memory Functions .................. 36 •Specifications ............................ 36
•DST (Daylight Saving Time) ,,,,36
Before Requesting Service .................................................... 37
Service Center List ................................................................ 38
Spanish (Espabol) Quick Use Guide ............................ 39- 41
Location of Controls ........................................................ 42, 43
Warranty .................................................................. Back Cover3

Congratulations
onyour purchase ofone ofthe mostsophisticated and
reliableproductson the market today. Usedproperly,itwill
bringyou and yourfamily years of enjoyment, Please fill in
the informationbelow.The serial number isonthe tag
located onthe backof your CombinationVCR.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
1) Open thecover.
2) Insert batteries
as marked.
3) Close thecover.
[] Battery replacement caution
• Do notmixoldand new batteries.
•Do notmixalkalinewithmanganesebatteries.
Accessories
,P'9_.7o.
,4_1( ))71"4
@®®
N'_ NS_
[] Remote Control
VSQS1602
(PV-M1349/PV-M 1369)
VSQS1605
(PV-M1359W/PV-M1379W)
[] Batteries
2"AA"
[] Kitchen(Easy-Find') Remote
Control (VSQS1572)
with one CR2025 Battery
<For model PV-M1379W only>
• TheKitchenremotecontrolhas
beenloadedwithbattery.
To order accessories,
calltollfree 1-800-332-5368.
Only use tapes withthe _ mark inthis unit.
__ Kitchen (Easy-Find')
Remote Control
<FormodalPV-M1379Wonly>
1) _)While pressingthe
stoppertab,
Rev_e_e,__(_pull the BatteryTray
out.
2) Insertthe battery intothe
BatteryTray withthe®
markfacing down. Do not
'_ reversethe polarity.
3) Replace the Battery Tray.
Replacebattery withPanasonicPART NO.
VSBW0004 (CR2025) only.Use of anotherbattery
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.
Break off the tab.
Tab
4
IType of Video Cassette
Tape Speed
Setting IT60 T120 T160
I
SP 2 Hours
(StandardPlay) i1 Hour 2 Hours 40 minutes
LP i 5 Hours
(LongPlay) 2 Hours 4 Hours 20 minutes
SLP I 3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours
(Super LongPlay) I
Screw driver
To record again.
Cover the hole --

Unhooktheantenna from your
previous TV or VCR and
connect itto the back of the
Combination VCR as shown in
the diagram.
If your antenna system has
separate UHF and VHF lead-
ins, you need a UHFNHF
Band Mixer (not supplied.)
UHFNHF Band
Mixer (not supplied)
(Flat)Twin Lead
300 Ohm Cable
(Round)75 Ohm
coaxialCabl,
from '_ or ""--..
AntennaI ""
(Flat)TwinLead [_ _0-750 hm
300OhmCable _J Transformer
(not supplied)
Back of
Combination
VCR
•Without a Cable Box
You can;
•recordor viewunscrambledchannels.
You cannot;
• recordor viewscrambledchannels,
•viewachannel otherthan the one
selectedfor anytype ofrecording,
Combination VCR
•With a Cable Box
You can;
•recordor viewany channel includingscrambledchannels.
NOTE:Channelselectionmustbemadeatthecablebox.
You cannot;
•viewa channel otherthan the one selectedfor any
type of recording.
•do a Timer recordingofa channel unlessyou selectit
at thecable box.
Note to CABLE System Installer 7
This reminderis providedto call the CABLE (CabteTV) System|
Instaflersattentionto Article820-40 of the NEC that provides |
guidelinesfor proper groundingand, inparticular,specifiesthat |
thecable groundshallbe connectedto the groundingsystem |
ofthe buUding,as close tothe pointof cableentryas practical |
•With a DSS Receiver
You can;
•recordorview anychannel includingscrambled
channels.
NOTE:ChannelselectionmustbemadeattheDSSReceiver.
You cannot;
•view a channelotherthan the one selectedforany
type ofrecording.
• do a Timer recordingofa channel unlessyou selectit
at the DSS box.
NOTE:TheDSSreceivermustbeturnedofftoviewprogramsfrom
acableboxorantenna.SeetheDSSmanualfordetails.
*DSS_isregisteredtrademarkofDIRECTV,INC.,a unitofGM
HughedElectronics. DSS Receiver
Combination VCR
Combination VCR
5

When the Combination VCR is turned on the
first time, setup mode is entered automatically. Process of Setup
Press POWER on the
Combination VCR.
Select the language.
<_ _-for English
_-for Spanish
_(EspaFiol)
_'_) _-for French
_-/_ (Fran_ais)
•If wronglanguageis set, do
"Resetall CombinationVCR
MemoryFunctions"stepsp_ge 36.
•If you usea cablebox, the cable
box must be left on.
3Start Channel Auto Set
and Clock Auto Set.
Press CH A.
1POWER
VOLUME
2CHANNEL
UP/DOWN
3
(Setup completed) (Setup incomplete)
Press CH •to exit.
•if your area observes
daylightsaving time, but
youwouldlike to turnthe
DST featureoff, dothe
Reset Clockstepson
page 34 and set DST:OFF.
See Case 2
next page.
• if your area observesdaylight savingtime
and DST isset to ON, butthe time is
incorrect;do the TimeZone Adjuststeps
on the next page.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET
•Auto clockset isperformedthe firsttime whenCombinationVCR is turnedoffeach day. If used,a cable boxmustbe left
onand tunedto the P_S channelat the timeCombinationVCR poweristurnedoffifyou want autoclock setto be done.
•If using,a DSS receiver,itmust be turnedoff forauto clockset.
•If Cable Boxor DSS receiverisconnectedtoCombinationVCR via Audio/VideoJacks, an RF soaxial cable mustalso
be connected for autoclockset and channelauto set features.
•Iffor any reasonthe time ischanged manually,automatic timecorrectionwill notoccur.
6

_Set TIME ZONE ADJUST.
1I %
2Display SET CLOCK
screen.
@
%
1) Press AT<I•
to select
"CLOCK."
SELECT/
SET
•:CHUP
• :CHDOWN
b• :VOLUP
• :VOLDOWN
1ACTION
2) Press ACTION
to display.
Select TIME ZONE ADJUST. a
1) Press AV to
Q select. C
2) Press 4• to
subtract or add
hour(s) as
necessary.
End setup.
Press ACTION twice.
• TIME ZONE ADJUST returns to
"0" ifclockisset manually.
_Clock Setup is Incomplete.
Set the clock manually.
aDisplay SET CLOCK
screen.
Press ACTION to
exit this mode.
b
C
Set the clock manually,
1) Press AT to
Oselect the
month.
2) Press •to set.
• Likewiseset date,year, time,and
DST (Daylight Saving Time.)
To Make Corrections,
repeatedly press <11_to move
toerror,then correct.
%End setup. Press ACTION twice (Clock
starts,)
• ThisCombinationVCR calendar is
accuratelymaintainedupto Dec. 31,
2089, 11:59PM.
• Channelautoset selectsnormalTV or
Cable channelsdependingon your
Combination VCR hookup.
-- Using AV41_ keys--
Q ] •:CH UP
•:CH DOWN
•:VOLUME UP
On Remote •:VOLUME DOWN
Whenever the menu or
1programscreenis
= _displayed,CHANNEL
Q (_ ® _ ] UP/DOWN andVOLUME
A-,[ UP/DOWN functionas
unumt_ •V•• only.
ACTION key on the unit --
You can operatethe menu
'_='_"_'_ 1screen usingunitbuttons.
[_] | To displaythe menu, press
..... | STOP/EJECT and REW
On Unit _togetherwithnotape
inserted.
To exitthe menu, repeat abovewithor
withouttape inserted. 7

Press POWER on the_eITLTJ 1 =|
(_ CombinationVCR.
3
Select a channel.
<_> Using CH &V or
,_, NUMBERED
or keys.
oo(_
QoO
QQ(_
GO
Adjust volume.
t _- Press VOL+--.
_l_check list before you begin.
[] Allconnectionsaremade(seepage5.)
[] YourCombinationVCR ispluggedin.
Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/PV-M1369
unit Is shown here.
3PLAY/
REPEAT
1 2 PHONES
Jack
Color and picture intensitylevels are adjustedso thescreen is
easier on your eyes duringnight timeuse.
NITE
©Set NITE mode.
Press NITE.
•NITEmodemaybe selected
whenwatchingTV, playinga
tape,or whilein FMmode.
To Cancel, press NITE.
•Previoussettingsare restored.
•NITE mode iscancelk3c_whenpoweris
turnedoff or powerfailureoccurs.
__
POWER
TUNE
3
VOLUP/ CH UP/
DOWN DOWN
• Using the 100 key
When selectingCABLE channels 100 to 125 withthe
NUMBERED keys,firstpressthe 10(3key, and then enter the
remainingtwodigits,
•Rapid Tune
PressR-TUNE todisplaythe lastchannelyou were watching.
•Audio Mute
PressMUTE to instantlymute the sound.
Pressagain, to restore theprevioussound level.
•Phones
Connectan earphone(notsupplied)or headphones(not
supplied)to the PhonesJack,
•SELF-DEMO Mode
With Power ON, holddown PLAY/REPEAT on the
CombinationVCR for5 secondstodisplaydemo screen.
Repeat thisto exit.
8
100
KEY
NUMBERED
Keys

Display MAIN MENU.
Press ACTION.
V, Ib KEY
SET :ACTION KEY
Display SET UP TV
screen.
1) Press AT_I•
to select "TV."
2) Press ACTION
(_) to display.
3Display VIDEO ADJUST
screen.
1) Press AV to
select.
2) Press •to
display.
4 t _=,,m_,,_ .-_.,:i.i_:---._. '.i Adjust desired item.
l'_ _ _!'_ t @ ,)Press,, to
_:, select on item.
(See below right.)
tJ2) Press '<• to
adjust.
2 SELECT/
SET
_A :CH UP
•:CH DOWN
b":VOL UP
•:VOLDOWN
1ACTION
5
To Reset Picture
Controls
Press AT and • to select
and set "NORMAL."
All controls return to their
factory settings.
%End setup.
Press ACTION three times
to exit.
Picture Adjustment
COLOR Control
Adjustcolorintensity.
TINT Control
Adjust for natural flesh tones.
BRIGHTNESS Control
Adjustpicturebrightness.
PICTURE Control
Adjustpictureintensityby adjusting
bothcontrastand colorlevel in the
properbalance,
SHARPNESS Control
Adjustpicturesharpness.
9

Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/PV-M 1369
unlt Is shown here. _f'Check list before you begin,
[] Allconnectionsaremade(seepage5.)
[] YourCombinationVCRispluggedin,
Insert a cassette.
•Combination VCR power
comes on autom_t(ca((y.
Q
To prevent tape jam L_..-_ _-_
Inspectyourcassettetapes and
removeany loose or peelinglabels.
PAUSE
V-LOCK
21 Press PLAY.
•Playback begins if cassette
has no record tab.
• To Find a Particular Scene
Forward Search --) Press FF
Reverse Search "-')Press REW
•For view Slow Motion
Press SLOW (To release, pressSLOW)
• For view Still (Freeze) picture -'.)
Press PAUSE _ro release,pressPAUSE)
•For view Frame by Frame picture -')
Press SLOW in the Still mode
(To release, press PAUSE)
AfterCombinationVCR isin Stillor Slow mode for3 minutes,it
will switchto Stopmode automatically to protect the tape and
the video head.
•To stop ") Press STOP
•To rewind tape -.) Press REW in stop mode
•To eject tape -') Press EJECT on the remote or
STOP/EJECT on the Combination VCR
_ou can operate on the
JCombination VCR
(Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359WiPV-M1369 unit
Is shown here.)
i
11Insert a cassette. 2Press PLAY.
•Press to stop and/or eject tape.
10
Dialtal Auto Tracklna
Continuouslyanalyzes the signaland adjustsforoptimum
picturequality.
M_r_ua{ TrackJng Control Lto reduce DIcturo noise)
UseduringPlaybackand Slow Motionmodeto reduce picture
noise.
Pressthe 3 or 6 NUMBERED key onthe remotecontrolor
CH&.V onthe CombinationVCR untilthe pictureclears up.
To returntoAutoTracking, press POWER off,thenon againa
few secondslater.
V-Lock Control
<For •odels PV-M1369/PV-M1379W onlY>
In Stillmode, the 3 or 6 NUMBERED key onthe remotecontrol
orCH &V onthe CombinationVCR operateas a V-Lock
controltoreduce jitter.

ModelsPV-M1349/PV-M1359W/PV-M1369
unitisshownhere.
• :CHUP
• :CHDOWN
•:VOL UP
•:VOLDOWN
3
Q
Method 1: PressCH AV. The displaywill
changeas follows.
Method 2: a Press ACTION for MAIN MENU.
b Press &V<l• to select 'q'V",
then press ACTION for SET UP
TV screen.
c Press &Y to select "INPUT
SELECT," and then press •to
select "TUNER" or "LINE."
d Press ACTION twice to exit this
mode.
1
_t_l_check list before you begin.
[] Allconnectionsare made (see page 5.)
[] YourCombinationVCR ispluggedin.
[] Cassette withrecordtab inplace.
Recordtab
Insert a cassette.
• Combination VCR power
comeson automatically.
or©Q
Select Channel.
Press CH iT, or
NUMBERED keys.
•To select"LINE," see bottom
ofthis page.
3I Select Recording
speed (see page 4.)
Press SPEED.
SP = Standard Play
LP = Long Play
SLP = Super Long Play
•Selectedspeed isdisplayed.
4Start Recording.
Press REC.
• To editout unwanted
portions,press PAUSEto
pause and resumerecording.
•You can notview another
channelduringrecording.
• To stop -.) Press STOP
•One Touch Recording (OTR)
Press REC c_Normal Rec.--1_0:30-.-_l:00-_
repeatedly to
set the recording _-4:00<---3:0o_2:00<--1:3o<.-_
length (30 rain - 4 hours.)
•CombinationVCR stopsrecordingat a presettime.
• PROG TIMER indicatorlightson the Combination VCR.
•AfterCombinationVCR has been inRec Pause mode for 5
minutes,itwillstopautomaticallyto protectthe tape and
video head.
•The remainingrecordingtime of an OTR can be displayedby
pressingDISPLAY.
• Press to stop.
i
You can operate on the Combination VCR
(ModelsPV-M1349/PV-M1359W/PV-M1369unitisshownhere.)
4
l_lllnsert a cassette. 2 REC Indicator

You canset upto 8 programs tobe recorded whileyou are away.
Display SET PROGRAM.
Press PROG,
•if aprogramisalreadym memory,
press •V, and •toselect an
unusedprogramnumber.
_;_ll'Check list before you begin.
[] All connectionsare made (see page 5.)
[] YourCombinationVCR ispluggedin.
[] The clockis set tocorrecttime.
[] The tape is longenough.
[] The recordtab is inplace.
2Set the recording DATE.
1) Press AT to
Oselect.
2) Press •or •
to set.
•1-31 = One time
•DAILY = MON~FRI
•WEEKLY SUN-SAT
= Same time oncea
week
t,._B--9 ........
/
Today's -- 7SELECTA/V SelectionOrder DAILY
Date _._E_-Y WEEKLY WEEKLY_.J
(SAT) ..... (MON_ (SUN)
Repeat step 2 to sat:
•start time, steptime
•Channel(or LINE for outsidesource)
•Category[N/A (not applicable),SPORTS,
MOVIE, COMEDY, MUStC, DRAMA]
• Speed (SP, LP, SLP)
SELECT/
SET
•:CH UP
V:CH DOWN
•:VOL UP
< :VOLDOWN
1 PROG
4
Make the notes.
•tfnot wanted, go tostep 4.
O1) Press • to
begin.
2) Press •V to
(_ select.3) Press •or •
to set.
4) Press PROG
(or ACTION) to
end.
•Characterswillchange inthe followingorder.
_-_C9 .......Z- BLANK- ---&*-I
....... 2--1--0--I--!"- "_
Continued on the next page.
•If=PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC"appears end/or the
PROGRAM TIMER indicatorflashes,checkthatacassettewith
record tab isloaded and the CombinationVCR is inStop mode.
• Ifthe start times ottwo pmgremsoverlap, the lower numbered
program willhave priority.
• Ifthe start timefor a Timer Recordingcomes updudnga normal
recordingorOne Touch Recording(page 11),the TimerRecording
willnot be performed.
•Ifthere is a powerinterruptionof more than one minute,the
recordingmay not be pedormedorcontinue.
•If "INCOMPLETE" appears after all itemshave been set,checkall
entriesand make necessarycorrections.
12
Timer Recording Using
- Combination VCR Buttons-
You can set the Timer Recording using
ACTION key on the Combination VCR.
(See page 7.)
'DPress STOP]EJECT and REW
together withouta tape to display
MAIN MENU.
Press AY4• to select "VCR"
and STOP/EJECT and REW
together to display SET UP VCR
screen.
Press J,Y to setsct"T|MER
PROGRAM" and • to display the
TIMER PROGRAM screen.
I_, Repeat steps2-5,

.oT.s:rA_.sT.o_c. sPoIEnd the program.
r .... :'_-:-_ ..... / _ Press PROG
_ --" ---::-- ---i--- --_ "--/[ _==_ t (or ACTION.)
=,EY/
LENO :PROG/ACTION "J To Enter More Programs
Press &V and •toselectand
set ablankprogramnumber,and
then repeat steps2 and 3.
5/ Exit this mode.
Press PROG (or ACTION.)
• ifyou'reusin9 a cabk-=box, make
surethatit istuned to thedesired
channeland the powerisleft onfor
timerrecording.
•PROG TIMER indicatorlightsonthe
CombinationVCR.
Cancel a Timer
Recording:
(Recording is in progress)
Hold down STOP for afew
seconds to cancel the Timer
Recording.
•Any future daily orweekly
recordingswillbe performedas
programmed.
Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/
PV-M1369 unit Is shown here.
-- I
al
b
Display PROGRAM LIST.
Press PROG.
Select the desired program.
Press A_' to
select.
C To Replace program... @
0
To Clear program...
1) Press • to
display.
2) Press &T,d• to
set new program
contents.
3) Press PROG
(or ACTION.)
Press ADD/DLT.
Exit this mode.
PressPROG (orACTION.)
PROG TIMER indicator
SELECT/
SET
CA :OHUP
• :CH
DOWN
•:VOLUP
•:VOL
DOWN
-aPROG
c
d
C ADD/DLT
13

Combination VCRcanbe settoautomaticallypoweron in one
of 3modes ('IV Playback.or FM radio.)You canalsocombinethe
On-Timerwitha one minutealarmthatgraduallyncreases n volume.
_ ] Display ON TIMER
screen.
-- Press ON-TIMER.
1 1) Press to
Bset U_ /select.
_2) Press • to set.• Makesurea tapeis
_'Y insertedifPlayback
•ON-TIMERmodeselectionorder modeisselected.
• See"FMRadioSetup"
t_CH02_CH03"'"CH125-_ onpage18and19for
CH01= PLAY/ instructionsonhowto
_,FM9mFM8..... FM1_ presetFMstations.
3Set Alarm.
I Q Press i,Y to
select "ON" or
"OFF."
When "ON" is selected,
an alarmwillgraduallyincrease in volumeforone minute or
untilcancelled bypressingany button(includingVOL •>" .)
To Make Corrections,
use &V and 41> tomove backand correctas necessary.
4I ® so,o..,__
Press ON-TIMER.
•ONTIMERindicatorlightsonthe
CombinationVCR,
To cancel ON-TIMER set,
pressON-TIMER to redisplaythe screenin step3, Then, press
ADD/DLTtoclearthe time("6"isflashing.) Now,pressON-TIMER
to end,"ON TIMER END" appearson-screenfor afew seconds.
I_Check list before you begin.
[] The clock is set to correct time.
Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359WI
PV-M1369 unlt Is shown here.
F-
ON TIMER Indicator
SLEEP
ON-TIMER
SELECT/
'SET
&:CHUP
•:CHDOWN
IP:VOLUP
•:VOLDOWN
m
If nobuttononthe remoteor CombinationVCR (including a button
used toturn offthe alarm) ispressedwithin60 minutesafter
CombinationVCR tams itselfon, itwillturnitselfbackoff.
CombinationVCR can be setfor auto poweroff.
,F
SLEEP TIMER 30
,I,
SLEEP TIMER 60
,I,
SLEEP TIMER 90
SLEEP TIMER O0
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Set SLEEP TIMER.
_ press SLEEP repeatedly.
PressingDISPLAYwithsleeptimer
setdisplaysremainingtime.
To Cancel,pressSLEEPrepeatedly
until=SLEEPTIMER00"appears.

Thisfeatureallowsyoutosetatimeralarmfor upto 60 minutes.
Usefulfor whenyou are cookingand need toleave the kitchen.
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TIMER/FM button
is shown.
Display INSTANT ALARM
screen.
Press TIMER/FM or
KITCHEN TIMER/FM (PV-
M1379W) on the Combination
VCR to display.
2Set Alarm.
[(_ Press CH AV on
cN the Combination
®VCR to select
time (see below.)
Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/
PV-M1369 unit Is shown here.
[ J
r1:00(0_ ntnute).....
I
2:(;0
i one-minute
3i°° increase
: until 10:00
9_00
Ii
_:oo.......... i
15:t10
i five-minute
2_:00 increase
25:oo until30:00
I*
i--301:00=-- ::-=:: _
40:(_O ten-minute
i I increase
=50:(0
; I until60:00
J00 (Max) ....
• Countdownstarts3 secondsafter
alarm isset.
To cancel, press ADD/DLT.
To increase timer in progress,
Press CH ,&1' to restart
countdown rounded up to next 1,
5, or 10 minute interval.
<Example>
•If currenttime remainingis 12:15,
countdownwill restartfrom 15:00.
•If currenttime remainingis9:15,
countdownwill restartfrom 10:00.
2CH At' 1TIMER/FM
(or KITCHEN
TIMER/FM for
PV-M1379W)
(ifclockisset)
and time remainingdisplay
change positionson the screen
every 10 seconds.
RemainingTime
Alarm will go off at 0:00.
Press any button to stop.
•The volume of the alarm graduallyincreasesfor one minute
and thencontinuesto beep untilany buttonis pressed.
Q
When watchingTV while INSTANT ALARMis in progress,only use
CH AV on remoteto change channels,
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Display MAIN MENU.
Press ACTION,
Closed Caption is ...
Thismulti-usesystem notonlyallows
the hearing impaired to enjoyselected
programs, but also makes useful
informationfrom TV stations available
to everyone.
2
3
4
MAIN MENU
_a.ECT:&V <1_ KEY
SET :ACTION KEY
Display SET UP TV
screen.
1) Press ,&V4•
to select WV."
2) Press ACTION
to display.
Display CAPTION screen.
Q1) Press AV to
select.
2) Press • to
display.
(_0FF---_CAP Cl-_
TEXT02 TEXTC1
Select CAPTION MODE.
I 1)Press AY to
Qselect,
2) Press •
repeatedly to
select caption
mode.
5I % Return to the normal
screen.
PressACTION threetimes.
Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption
Text Program
Record:
Record normally.Closed CaptiorffText signat,if present, is
recorded automatically.
Playback:
Startplayback.Do above stepsto selectdesiredcaptionmode.
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SELECT/
SET
3 A :CH UP
•:CH DOWN
41_ :VOL UP
• :VOLDOWN
ACTION
Closed Caption Modes From
which to Choose
Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2
A narration of selected TV programs is
displayed.
Cheek "IV program listings for C,C,
(Closed Caption) broadcasts.
Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2
The lower half of the screen win be
blocked out. When the TV station
broadcasts information, such as
program listings, it will appear in this
space.
Caption Mode: OFF
Closed Caption/Text narration will not
be displayed.
NOTE:
The closedcaptionor text signalmay be
broadcast over Cl, C2, or beth. Also,text
contentscan vary so you may wish to try
different settings.

Closed Caption narration,ifavailable, isdisplayed when MUTE
button is pressed for silence.
1
2
Display MAIN MENU.
Press ACTION. 7MUTE
SELECT/
Display SET UP TV _ SET
screen. _•:CH UP
1) Press AV<• _. V:CH DOWN
to select 'q'V." •:VOLUP
•:VOL DOWN
2) Press ACTION 5
(_ to display.
"_-'*-- SETUP 33/ ..... '= 1
i ii i_ _
I
ISET i_ _ I
L END :ACTION KEY /
Display CAPTION screen.
11)Press AV to
select.
2) Press •to
display.
4-~- .... CAPTION _Set CAPTION MODE OFF.
1 1) Press AV to
select.
2) Press •
repeatedly to
select "OFF."
1ACTION
5Select CC ON MUTE.
@j ,Press,-to
select.
2) Press •
repeatedly to
select desired
caption mode.
• Each press of •willchangethe
displayas shown at left.
•The captionmay be broadcast
overCAP C1 or C2.
6I Return to the normal
screen.
PressACTION three times,
7[ Mute sound, display
closed captioning.
Press MUTE to mute the
sound.
•To cancel, press MUTE again. 17

FM Radio is...
The CombinationVCR has an FM radiowith bui4t-inantenna, 9
station preset, and a band range of 87.5~108.1 MHz. You can
even set the On-Timer (page 14) to wake up to your favodte
music station.
Process of FM Radio
Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359Wi
PV-M1369 unit is shown here.
1F%
2
3
Display MAIN MENU.
PressACTION.
Display SET UP TV
screen. 1) Press AV,•
Oto select "TV."
2) Press ACTION
to display.
%
Select FM ANTENNA.
1) Press AV to
select.
2) Press • for
"INT (INTERNAL)"
or
"F::XT(EXTERNAL)."
[
aTIMER/FM (or KITCHEN
TIMER/FM for PV-M1379W)
aFM/TV
•If you do not have e cable box -_ "INT"
•Ifyou have a cable box .,,>"EXT"
m
If, due to the cable boxused, you donot receivethe desira_lradio
stationduring FM radio Setup (page 19), pleaseselect FM
ANTENNA: =INT."
4I %
a
End setup.
PressACTION twiceto exit.
ODisplay FM radio mode.
Press FM/'rv on the remote
or TIMER/FM (KITCHEN
TIMER/FM for PV-M1379W)
twice on the Combination VCR.
SELECT/
SET
•:CH UP
• :CH DOWN
•:VOL UP
•:VOLDOWN
1ACTION
Continued on the next page.
m
• IfINDEX ispressedwhile inthe FM radiomode, you willnot be able to selectotherstationswiththe NUMBERED keyS.
•FM radiostationscannot be recordedon aVideo cassette.
•You may get better receptionby repositioningthe CombinationVCR.
• You cannot selectFM Radio mode duringplaybackor record,or whilea blue back screen(ACTION, PROG, and ON-
TIMER) isdisplayed.
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87. 5MHz
Select the FM number.
I_ -- _ Press a
I_,_ (_ _,-_]NUMBERED key
C12:O0Pt_
ili _!;
Set the radio station.
1)Press AT to
select the
desired radio
station. (Each
ADDfDLT
(_ press changes
frequency 200
KHz.)
2) Press ADD/DLT
to set.
Quick Station Scan
Holddown •or •morethan
Isecond,then release to scan
for FM stationsin yourarea.
* Tocancel,press• or •whilein
searchmode.
To Make Corrections,
select stationwitha NUMBERED key,then dostep c
again.
To exit FM mode, press FM/TV on the remote or
TIMER/FM (KITCHEN TIMER/FM for PV-M1379W) twice
onthe CombinationVCR.
Process of FM Radio
Antennal_fSetup_> W
Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/
PV-M1369 unit Is shown here.
! ]
ATIMER/FM (or KITCHEN
TIMER/FM for PV-M1379W)
A
B
Display FM radio mode.
Press FM/TV on the remote or
TIMER/FM (KITCHEN
TIMER/FM for PV-M1379W)
twice on the Combination VCR.
Select the FM number.
Q(_ A ! Press a
Q Q _) NUMBERED key
Q_ I (1 ~g) to select a
(D =(_.)preset station (see
steps b and c.)
To cancel, press FM/TV onthe remote orTIMER/FM
(KITCHEN TIMER/FM for PV-M1379W) twice on the
CombinationVCR.
FM/TV
7C SELECT/
SET
•:CHUP
•:CHDOWN
b NUMBERED
Keys
ADD/DLT
u
Once stationsare set,the selectedstationand currenttimeare
displayedwhen FM radio mode isentered.
The stationdisappears in 10 seconds.
To remove time, press DISPLAY,
If DISPLAY ispressedwhilestationis stillonthe screen, orwhen there
isno display,the CombinationVCR statusscreenappears.

To find out the presenttape position.
Tape position cannot be found for C-Cassette type and
tape of less than 60 minutes,
I TriPE
_SITION
©Detect Tape Position.
PressTAPE POSITION.
DETECTING TAPE POSITION
•"DETECTING TAPE POSITION"
is o_ly d;sp/ayedwhencassette is
first inserted.
• Ittakes severalsecondsfor
correcttape positiontoappear.
•Indicationisstandard,
Your Combination VCR is equipped
with several time saving features as
well as convenient automatic functions
which make tape operation easier than
ever.
TAPE
POSITION
- a DISPLAY
[ TAPE
POSITION
©Return to normal
screen.
Press TAPE POSITION.
To quickly returnto a specifictape counterlocation.
_d ZERO/1 MIN
aDISPLAY
©Display the Counter.
Press DISPLAY during
playback,
LbCOUNTER
RESET
bReset to "0:00:00"
u 1Press COUNTER
_-_" / RESET at the
/desired position.
RESET
C Continue playback, rewind, or fast forward.
Return to "0:00:00:'
d
2O
ZERO/ Press ZERO/1 MIN
1MIN in Stop mode.
O• The CombinationVGR
willgointo FF orREW
mode and stopat the
last pointthe Counter
was setto 0:00:00.