Panasonic Omnivision PV-M2089 User manual

Panasonic
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Combination VCR
Operating Instructions
Models uBR4;:) V.IU! _n7_q/pV-M 2089
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As an ENERGY STAI:P Partner,
Matsushita Electric Corporation of
America has determined that this product
or product model meets the ENERGY
STAFP guidelines for energy efficiency.
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product.
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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
[ INSTALLATION
I POWER SOURCE CAUTION
Operate only from power sourceindicated on unit
or in this manual. If uncertain,have an Electrlc
UtilityService Companyor Video Preducts Dealer
verify your home power source.
2 POWER CORD PLUG
For safety, this unit comes with a polarized
type plug (one wide blade), or a three-wire
grounding type plug.
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The plug fits into outlet one way. If it cannot be
fully inserted, try mverelng it. If it still wilt not fit,
have an aleotr_ian install the proper wall outlet.
Do not tamper with the plug,
_JUI2_G._.U.G_G.SU_TIQ_
The plug requires a three-hole grounding outlet.
If necessary, have an etecthcian install the
proper outlet, Do not tamper with the plug.
3 POWER CORD
Make sure power cords am muted SOthey
are not likely to have anything rest on
them,roll over them. or be in the wey of
walking traffic. An extension cord should have
the same type plug (polarized or grounding)
and must be securely connected. Overloading
wall outlets or extension con_ may cause fire
hazard. Frayed cards, damaged ptugs, and
dentaged or cracked wire insulation ere
hazardous end should be replaced by •
qualified electrician,
4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES
Ventilation openings in the cabinet release
heat generated duflhg operation. If btocked,
heat buitd-up may result in a tire hazard or
heat damage to cassettes,
For your protection:
a. Never cover ventilation slots while unit is
ON, Oroperate unit while placed on abed.
sofa.rug;or otherseftsurface.
b, Avoid bulit,in installation, such ass book
case or rack, unless property 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 place to a warm
place, moisture may condensa in unit end on
the tape causing damage.
S TO AVOID PERSONAL iNJURY
• Never place unit on support or stand that is
not firm, level, and adequately strong. The
unit could fall causing sadous 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 mey
cause objects to overture.
• Carefully follow all operating instruotfons.
[OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION 1
I SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION
An outside antenna or cabte sysfam must be "-"3 :.--
properly grour_ed to provide some protection ......._=,_
against built up static charges and votlag_ /*'_
Section 810 of the National El_Ctrical _/- _
Code, ANSVNFPA 70 (in Canada. /_'_'_
pan 1 of the Canadian Electhcal _--------------_----------------._/ "_=,_u_
code) provides information I !.___'_1 /rj_.:==_,_
regarding proper grounding of the I _ J /"r'_.,_'_
mast and supporting stmctura, _ _, j_ '
grounding of the lead-in wire to an _ __ --"-_
antenna disctlarge unit. size of _ _=_w_=_t_
grounding conductors, location of _© ._r,=_==_-_ r_=_
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
bower circuits so it will never touch these bower sources should it ever fall. When
installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines, drcuits or other bower
sources as this could be fatal.
IUSING THE VIDEO UNIT I
Before unit isbrought out of storage or moved to e new location, refer again to the
INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.
1 KEEP UNIT WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE, such as a k_chen sink,
be,th tLto, pool, and so on,
2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG IMPACT, unplug unit end have
it inspected by a qualified service technician before use,
3 ELECTRICAl. STORMS
. Duflng e llghthingstorm;orbefore leaving unitunussd for extended periods ct time,
d_ allequipmentfrem the power source as wslSas ine antsnna and cab_ system.
4WHEN UNIT iS PLUGGED IN
• Never axpose to rain or water. DO NOT OPERATE if _quid has been spitlad into
unit. Immediately unplug unit, and have if inspected by aservice technician. Fire
and shOCk hazarde Can result _electrical shorts caused by liquid contact thslde.
• Never drop or push any object through openings in unit. Some internal parts carry
hazardous voltages and contact can calve aleotric shock or fire hazard.
•Avoid placing unit directly on top or underneath s TV as this may cause efaotdoal
interference. Keep all magnets away from electronic equipment.
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 • clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to gantiy remove dust or
dabris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, Orforced air that could over._=pray,
or seep into unit and cause electrk_l shoP_. Any substance, such as wax, edheldve
tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas
may aslvorsaly a_ftectinterest parts,
[SERVICE (
I DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF
if. after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the unit does not Operate
properly, do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adjustmants not
described in the manual, Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician.
2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
Make sure the service technicien uses only parts specified by tha manufacturer, or
have equal safety characteristics as original parts. The usa of unauthorized
substitutes may result in tire. alectdc shock, or other hazards,
3SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING
After unit is servicedor repaired, request thata thorough satety check be done as described
in the manufacturer's service literature to insure video unll is in safe operating concrdio_.
Safety Precautions
Warning: TO prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose thfa equipment to rain or moisture.
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 captioning in accordanca 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 voltage within the unit may have
sufflolant magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore. it is dangerous to make any
kind bf contact with any inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important literature conceming the operation and
maintenance of this unit has been included.
Tharafore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problemS.
2

Table of Contents
UseNow!
Important Safeguards and Precautions ................................ 2
Before Using ............................................................................ 4
•Accessories ................................ 4•Loading the Batteries .................. 4
•Record/Playback Time .............. 4•Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure ..4
Connections (Outdoor Antenna Connections, DeS/Cable Box Connections) .......... 5
One Time Setup (Language,Channel, Clock) .................................... 6, 7
mv Operation (NITE mode, Using the 100 key, Rapid Tune, Audio Mute, Phones, SELF-DEMO mode)....8
MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System .............................................. 9
• Stereo/SAP/Mono Operation .... 9 °Select Audio mode for TV Viewing ....9
Playback a Tape (SlowMotion, Still Picture, Frame by Frame, Features for Quality) ..10
Record On aTape .................................................................. 11
• One Touch Recording ............ 11 •Selecting Input Mode ................ 11
Enjoy
More!
Timer Recording .............................................................. 12, 13
•Timer Recording Using •Review, Replace or Clear
Combination VCR Buttons ...... 12 Program Contents ...................... 13
Timer Programming using VCR Plus+ System .......... 14 ~17
=VCR Plus+ System Setup ..15,16 *VCR Plus+ System Programming ..17
TV Timer Features (ON-TIMER withAlarm, SLEEP TIMER, INSTANT ALARM) ..18 719
Closed Caption System .................................................. 20, 21
• Closed Caption Mode Feature ..20 • Caption on Mute Feature .......... 21
FM Radio .......................................................................... 227 23
Tape Operation .............................................................. 24 ~27
•Tape Position Display .............. 24 •Auto Operation Functions .......... 25
• Zero Search ............................ 24 •One Minute Skip ........................ 25
• Repeat Play ............................ 25 °VHS Index Search System ..26, 27
Special MCR Features .................................................. 28 ~ 32
• Channel Caption ................ 28, 29 ° Weak Signal Display ON/OFF ..32
• Time Stamp ...................... 30, 31 • VCR Lock .................................. 32
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................................ 33
V-Chip Control Feature .................................................. 34 ~37
• Enter or Change Secret Code ..34 °Setup TV PARENTAL Ratings ..36
•Setup MOTION PICT. Ratings ..35 • Blocking Message ...................... 37
Cable Box Universal Remote Control ............................ 38, 39
• Remote Warning ON/OFF ...... 39 • DSS and Cable Box Code List ..39
Picture Adjustment ................................................................ 40
Audio Features <For Model PV-M2089 only> ......................................................41
Other
Information!
Reset Language, Clock, Channel .......................................... 42
On-Screen Display (OSD) ...................................................... 43
•VCR Status &Clock Display....43 • Warning and Instruction
•Channel & Function Display ....43 Displays .................................... 43
Unit Information ...................................................................... 44
•Reset all Combination VCR -Head Cleaning .......................... 44
Memory Functions .................. 44 • Specifications ............................ 44
• DST (Daylight Saving Time) ....44
Before Requesting Service .................................................... 45
Service Center List ................................................................ 46
Spanish (Espahol) Quick Use Guide ............................ 47 ~49
Location of Controls ........................................................ 50, 51
Warranty .................................................................. Back Cover 3

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 bellow. The serial number is on the tag
located on the back of your Combination VCR.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
Accessories
Q®®
GQ<_
[] Remote Control
VSQS 16O3
[] Batteries
2 "AA"
To order accessories,
call toll free 1-800-332-5368.
Only use tapes with the _ mark in this unit.
1) Open the cover.
2) Insert batteries as marked.
3) Close the cover.
[] Battery replacement caution
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.
Break off the tab.
Tab
Screw driver
4
Tape Speed
Setting
SP
{Standard Play)
LP
(Long Play)
SLP
(Super Long Play)
Type of Video Cassette -
F2 Hours
1Hour 2 Hours I40 minutes
2 Hours 4Hours 5 Hours
20 minutes
3 Hours 6 Hours J 8 Hours
J
To record again.
Cover the hole "_'_.'_
with cellophane tape.

Unhook the antenna from your
previous TV or VCR and
connect it to 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.)
Back of
Combination VCR
<Model PV-
M2079 unit is
shown here>
•Without a Cable Box
You can;
•record or view unscrambled channels.
You cannot;
• record or view scrambled channels.
•view a channel other than the one
selected for any type of recording.
Combination VCR
•With a Cable Box
You can;
•record or view any channel including scrambled channels.
NOTE: Channel selectionmust be madeat the cable box.
You cannot;
• view a channel other than the one selected for any
type of recording.
• do a Timer recording of a channel unless you select it
at the cable box.
Note to CABLE System Installer
This reminder is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System
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 e ose to the point of cable entry as practical.
•With a DSS Receiver
You can;
• record or view any channel including scrambled
channels.
NOTE: Channel selection must be made at the DSS Receiver. /
You cannot;
• view a channel other than the one selected for any
type of recording.
• do a Timer recording of a channel unless you select it
at the DSS box.
NOTE: The DSS receiver must be turned off to view programs from
a cable box or antenna. See the DSS manual for details.
• DSS ®is registered trademark of DIRECTV, INC., a unit of GM
Hughed Electronics. DSS Receiver
Combination VCR
Combination VCR
5

When the Combination VCR is turned on the Process of Setup
first time, setup mode is entered automatically.
I Q
2
3
Press POWER* on the
Combination VCR.
SELECTLANGUAGE J
PUSH OH •:English /
J
OPR{MfR CH •:E_p_oI
APP. VOL *:Franq@is
ISelect the language.
<_ _- for English
_-for Spanish
(Espa_ol)for French
(Frangais)
•If wrong language is set, do
"Reset all Combination VCR
Memory Functions" steps page 44.
• If you use a cable box, the cable
box must be left on.
Start Channel Auto Set
CHANNEL/CLOCKAUTOSETr and Clock Auto Set.
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
AND IF YOU USE A CABLE
BOX, TUNE IT TO YOUR Press CH •.
LOCAL PBS CH THEN
PLEASE PUSH OH UP K_Y
I
J
OH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
- 1POWER
VOLUME
UP '
_ CHANNEL
IT'. UP/DOWN
3
AUTO CLOCK SET
PROCEED I NG
Setup completed)
7/28/1999WED12:00PM
OST:ON
SETTING : CM 10
AUTO CLOCK SET
COMPLETED
END : PUSH CH UP KEY
Press CH • to exit.
•If your area observes
daylight saving time, but
you would like to turn the
DST feature off, do the
Reset Clock steps on
page 42 and set DST:OFF.
• If your area observes daylight saving time
and DST is set to ON, but the time is
incorrect; do the Time Zone Adjust steps
on the next page.
(Case
(Setup incomplete)
i See Case 2
next page.
AUTO CLOCK SET
FS INCOMPLETE
PUSH ACT ION TO SET CLOCK
)
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET
•Auto clock set is performed the first time when Combination VCR i$ turned off each day. if used, a cable box must be left
on and tuned to the PBS channel at the time Combination VCR power is turned off if you want auto clock set to be done.
• If used, a DSS receiver, it must be turned off for auto clock set.
• If Cable Box or C)SS receiver is connected to Combination VCR via Audio/Video Jacks, an RF coaxial cable must also
be connected for auto clock set and channel auto set features.
•If for any reason the time is changed manually, automatic time correction will not occur.
6

Case1
1Set TIME ZONE ADJUST.
Display MAIN MENU.
Press ACTION.
MAIN MENU
C_ " CLOCK "_<[T'
SELECT:A • < I- KEY
tACT I ON KEY
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
Display SET CLOCK
screen.
] 1)Press AV<•
I[f_"_ j to select ,,
: I clocK.
i _. i 2) Press ACTION
j(_._% to display.
Select TIME ZONE ADJUST.
1 1)Press AV to
{(%-_, L select.
____ ! 2) Press'• to
subtract or add
hour(s) as
necessary.
SELECT:A •KEY
SET :< IJ KEY
END :ACTION KEY
41 %se,u,
Press ACTION twice.
I * TIME ZONE ADJUST returns to
"0" if clock is set manually.
SELECT/
SET
-_ • :CH UP
• :CH DOWN
b• :VOL UP
4 :VOL DOWN
1ACTION
[_S_ Clock Setup is Incomplete.
Set the clock manually.
aAUTO CLOCK SET
I S INCOMPLETE
PUSH ACTION TO SET CLOCK
i
Display SET CLOCK
screen. Press ACTION to
exit this mode.
b - -__ Set the clock manually.
I_ oST:ON @ 1) Press A" tOselectmonth.the
SELECTt& • KEY
sET :,- K_¥ 2) Press • to set.
END : ACT ION KEY
•Likewise set date, year, time, and
DST (Daylight Saving Time.)
To Make Corrections,
repeatedly press <1_ to move
tO error, then correct,
CEnd setup.
Press ACTION twice (Clock
starts.)
•This Combination VCR calendar is
accurately maintained its calendar up to
Dec. 31, 2089, 11:59PM,
•Channel auto set selects normal TV or
Cable channels depending on your
Combination VCR hookup.
--Using AV<, keys__
• :CH UP
• :CH DOWN
• :VOLUME UP
On Remote •:VOLUME DOWN
Whenever the menu or
] program screen is
w _" _displayed, CHANNEL
I(_) (_) (_) (_! UP/DOWN and VOLUME
• UP/DOWN function as
LOnUnt •Y•• only.
ACTION key on the unit
•You can operate the menu
{_ [] i screen using unit buttons.
I To display the menu, press
! ...... ]STOP/EJECT and nEW
On Unit Jtogether with no tape
inserted.
To exit the menu, repeat above with or
without tape inserted. 7

3
Press POWER* on the
Combination VCR.
08
ABC
Select a channel,
Using CH AV or
,NUMBERED
or J keys.
OQ@
QOQ
j o®ol
e_l
24 IIIIII11111 ......................
Adjust volume.
Press VOL+--.
_P'Check list before you begin,
[] All connectionsare made (see page 5.)
[] Your Combination VCR isplugged in.
Model PV-M2079 unit is shown here.
PLAY/
3REPEAT
I I
I
i i -
1 2 PHONES
Jack
Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen is
easier on your eyes during night time use.
NITE NITE
,© Set NITE mode.
Press NITE.
•NITE mode may be selected
when watching TV, playing a
tape, or while in FM mode.
To Cancel, press NITE.
•Previous settings are restored.
•NITE mode is cancelled when power is
turned off or power failure occurs.
•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.
•Rapid Tune
Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching.
•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.
•SELF-DEMO Mode
With Power ON, hold down PLAY/REPEAT on the
Combination VCR for 5seconds to display derno screen.
Repeat this to exit.
8
MUTE--
3_
VOL UP/
DOWN
NITE --
100 --
KEY
1
POWER
- RAPID
TUNE
CH UP/
DOWN
2
NUMBERED
Keys

Thefollowingarepossiblebroadcasttypeswiththeiraccompanying
on-screendisplays.Thesignalbeingreceivedis indicatedwithan
"(_ "mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow.
To change the audio mode for these broadcasts, follow the "Select
Audio Mode for TV Viewing" section (below.)
©
STOP 12:00AM ABC
0:00:00
_STEREO_ SP
_SAP
_NO
STOP 12:00AM ABC )
0:00;00 /
_STEREO_ SP
SAP
MONO J
STOP 12:OOAM ABC
0:00:00
_EREO SP
_SAP
STOP 12:OOAM ABC
0;00:O0
STEREO SP
SAP
AUDIO
@
<Example >
Display the broadcast signal
being received.
Press DISPLAY to display.
MTS Stereo end SAP broadcast
Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo
(main language) and Secondary Audio
Program (sub language) broadcasts are
both being received simultaneously.
Select the STEREO or SAP audio mode.
MTS Stereo broadcast
Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo
broadcast. Select STEREO audio mode.
•If stereo broadcastis weak and thedisplay
flickers, selectMONO audio modefor
possiblybetter results.
SAP broadcast
Secondary Audio Program (sub
language.) Select SAP audio mode for
the sub language.
- DISPLAY
AUDIO
MONO broadcast
Normal monaural sound broadcast.
Press AUDIO to select the desired
audio mode as described above.
(Arrow shows selection.)
•Each press ofAUDIO willchangethe audio
mode as shown below.
_STEREO_ _;_ l
[ STOP 12:00AM AI_
MONO / O:OO:OO ]
tSTEREO o_
L Press
AUDIO -_'L |
l Press |
'--AUDIO --l_L
IMPORTANT NOTE:
<For model PV-M2079 only>
This stereo system is designed for TV
viewing only, Recording and playback
will always be in monaural, 9

Model PV-M2079 unit is shown here.
Q
nEW
SLOW
PAUSE
TRACKING/
V-LOCK
FF
- STOP
[_Check list before you begin.
[] All connections are m_;de (see page 5,)
[] Your Combination VCR is plugged in.
Insert a cassette.
•Combination VCR power
comes on automatically.
To prevent tape jam __
Inspect your cassette tapes and
remove any loose or peeling labels.
Press PLAY.
• Playback begins if cassette
has no record tab.
•To Find a Particular Scene
Forward Search .--) Press FF
Reverse Search -) Press nEW
• For view Slow Motion -_ Press SLOW
(To release, press SLOW)
• For view Still (Freeze) picture -.-) Press PAUSE
(To release, press PAUSE)
•For view Frame by Frame picture
Press SLOW in the Still mode (Torelease, press PAUSE)
After Combination VCR is in Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes,
it will switch to Stop mode automatically to protect the tape
and the video head.
•To stop _ Press STOP
•To rewind tape --) Press nEW in stop mode
• To eject tape -) Press EJECT on the remote or
STOP/EJECT on the Combination VCR
You can operate on the
Combination VCR
(Model PV-M2079 unit is shown here.)
Insert a cassette.
i2Press PLAY,
H L ! j J tl
• Press to stop and/or eject tape, i
10
Digital Auto Trackina
Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum
picture quality.
Manual Trackina Control (tO reduce picture noise)
Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to reduce picture
noise.
Press the 3 or 6 NUMBERED key on the remote control or
CHAv * on the Combination VCR until the picture clears up.
To return to Auto Tracking, press POWER off, then on again a
few seconds later.
V-Lock Control
In Still mode, the 3 or 6 NUMBERED key on the remote control
or OH &V on the Combination VCR operate as aV-Lock control
to reduce jitter.
PanaBlack TM Picture Tube
This Combination VCR uses a PanaBlack TM picture tube for
better color reproduction and picture contrast.