Panasonic Omnivision VHS PV-M2765 User manual

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Thank you for choosing
Panasonic
Omnivlsion _
Combination VCR
MODEL PV-M2765
Operating
Instructions
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guia para r&pida consulta en espaSol estd incluido.
VQTS3110 (A)

Thtttgs You Should Know
Unpacking Your Combination VCR
The accessories shown below are provided to
help you use or set up your Combination VCR.
Optional accessories are also listed.
Accessories
(_'8 6 ;5'
®60®; Remote Control
VSQS1412
Optional Accessories
• 1/2" Video Cassette Tape
2 "AA"
Batteries
Load the batteries in the Remote Control
1Lift off the lid after pressing
in and up on the latch with
your thumb nail or other
narrow object.
Install two batteries as
indicated inside the Battery
Compartment.
3Fit the lid's hinge piece into _1__
the indent on the case, and
snap lid into place.
Battery replacement caution
•Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also, never mix
alkaline with manganese batteries.)
Safety Precautions
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this 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 accordance with
§15.119 of the FCC rules.
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CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISk OF ELECT RIG ShO_" k
DO NOT REMOVE COVER _OR BACk,
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING 'TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within
the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric
shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of
contact with any inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important literature
concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit have
been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order
to avoid any problems.

_'L,t_t _[ulations
_ yuul purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable
_roducts on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring
,ou and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the
"fformation below. The serial number is on the tag located on the
lack of your Combination VCR. You'll want to keep this manual
_andy as your convenient Combination VCR information source.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
PV-M2765
Open this flap to
reveal the Control
Reference Guide

o= ,[rol H Te nce L uide
_ ROGRAM
TIMER
Indicator
ON TIMER
Indicator
REPEAT __
Indicator
Built In
Speaker
D udio/Video
In Jacks
Cas_etle
-- Compartment
VOLUME
UP/DOWN
CHANNELUP/DOWN
TRACKINGUP/DOWN
Remote
Sensor
POWER O
Phones Jack STOP/
EJECT
REWIND/ PLAY/ FAST REC and
SEARCH REPEAT FORWARD/ REC Indicator
SEARCH
_1 ON TIMER
POWER
D STOP
REWIND/
SEARCH
D SLOW/
FRAME ADVANCE
ZERO SEARCH/
1 MINUTE SKIP
D CLOSED
CAPTION
CATV
CHANNEL
UP/DOWN
D CATVPOWER
MENU
_1_ PROGRAM-
DISPLAY
NUMBERED
keys
ADD/DELETE J
(ZDO
000
SLEEP
_I_ MUTE
PLAY _i
_1 FAST FORWARD/
SEARCH
PAUSE/STILL
_r_ ECORD/TIME
CHANNEL UP/DOWN _
TRACKING UP/DOWN
q_ VOLUMEUP/DOWN
SELECT/SET _!_WHEEL
_I_cLEAR
COUNTER
RESET
_ SPEED
RAPID TUNE m
The numbers and letters above correspond wJth those used =n the operat=ng _nstruct=on_
Please keep this page folded out when using the manual.

l'ttble ol C'ottteutts
Product Information (,Front Panel Indications, VHF/UHF Antenna Jack) ......................................................... 4
Basic and Cable Connections (Outdoor Antenna, Cable Box, Scrambled/Unscrambled Channels) ............ 5
One Time Setup (On-Screen Language, Channel Memory, Auto Clock Set) ...................................... 6, 7
Change or Re-enter One Time Setup Items (Refers to Items on page 6 and 7) ...................................... 8
On Screen Displays (OSD) (Function, Channel, Menu, VCR Status/Clock, Warning, Instruction) ............... 9
TV Operation (Main Operation, Using the 100 key, Rapid Tune, Audio Mute, Phones) .................................. 10
Audio Adjustment (Bass, Treble, Reset) ........................................................................................................ 10
Picture Adjustment (Color, Tint, Bright, Picture, Sharpness, Reset) ............................................................. 11
TV Timer Features (On Timer, Sleep Timer) ................................................................................................. 12
Closed Caption System (Main Operation, Caption On Mute) ........................................................... 13
Play Back a Tape/Playback Features (Special Effects,Quality Picture Features) ............................. 14
Record On a Tape (Main Operation, One Touch Record, Input Select) ............................................... 15
Set Up a Timer Recording (Main Operation, Cancel-Clear-Replace Program) .................................... 16, 17
Setting a Timer Recording at the Unit .................................................................................... 18
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) (Connection, Main Operation) ....................................................................... 19
Cable Box Universal Remote Control Operation (Main Operation, Cable Box Code List) .................... 20
Tape Operation (Repeat Play, One Minute Skip, Zero Search, Auto Functions) .................................... 21
MTS Broadcast/VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System (Stereo/SAP/Mono Broadcast, Select Audio Mode) ............ 22, 23
Cassette and Care Information (Record Tab, Tape Speed, Tape Cleaning) ............................................. 24
Before Requesting Service (Self-check Items) ........................................................................................... 25
Helpful Notes on Operations (Cable Connection, Basic Function, Daylight Saving Time, Specifications) ...... 26
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gufa para r_.pida consulta .................................... 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Product Features
Auto Clock Set ......................................................................................................................... 6, 7
Auto Daylight Saving Time ........................................................................................................ 26
Auto Operation Functions (Auto Playback, Rewind, Tape Eject, Power Off) ................................................. 21
Auto Repeat Function ................................................................................................................ 21
Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature .......................................................................... 20
Closed Caption System ............................................................................................................. 13
Easy-to-Read On Screen Displays .............................................................................. 6, 7, 16, 17
Front-mounted A/V In Terminals ............................................................................................... 19
MTS Broadcast System ............................................................................................................. 22
One Minute Skip ........................................................................................................................ 21
One Month, 8 Program Auto Timer Recording .................................................................... 16, 17
One Touch Recording (OTR) .................................................................................................... 15
PanaBlack TM Picture Tube ........................................................................................................ 14
Program Director Remote Control ....................................................................................... 16, 17
.............................. 25
Quick Play Mechanism ................................................................................ 10
Rapid Tune ..................................................................................................................... 14
Special Effects Playback ........................................................................................................... 23
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System .......................................................................... iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 21
Zero Search ............................................................................................... 6
181-CH TV/CATV Tuner/All Channel Auto Set ........................................................................... 3

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REPEAT Indicator
Lights when "REPEAT
PLAY: ON" is selected
and playback is in
progress. ON TIMER Indicator
Lights when the On
Timer is set.
RECORD Indicator
Lights during recording.
PROGRAM TIMER Indicator
Lights when the Combination
VCR is set for Timer Recording.
It flashes when a Timer
Recording has been set, but a
tape has not been inserted or
the clock is not set.
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VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal
In from your Antenna
or Cable.
AUDIO Output
Connector (L/R)
For connection to the
audio input connector of
a stereo TV, another
(combination) VCR or an
audio stereo amp.
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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 UHF/VHF Band Mixer
not supplied).
Back of Combination VCR
from or
Antenna __
300-75 ohm
Transformer
(not supplied)
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(A) Without a Converter/Descrambler Box
With this connection, you can use your
Combination VCR remote controlto select
channels for viewing and select unscrambled
channels for timer recording. Scrambled
channels may not be viewed or recorded with
this connection.
(B) With a Converter/Descrambler Box
With this connection, you may record and view
any channel including scrambled channels.
Please note, however that channel selection
must be made at the cable company converter
box. Timer recording is limited to one channel at
a time, and you can only view the channel you
are recording.
(A)
from
CATV
(cable)
(B)
from
CATV
(cable)
Back of
Combination VCR
Cable TV
Converter Box
To Watch and Record
Scrambled/Unscrambled
Channels
Set the Combination VCR channel selector
to the output channel of the cable converter
box (e.g. CH3).
Now, select channels to be viewed or
recorded at the cable converter box.
FCC WARNING: Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment would void the user's
authority to operate.
Note to CATV System Installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV (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
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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_' Check list before you begin
[] Your Combination VCR is connected to an
Antenna, or Cable system (see page 5).
[] You've read over the Select/Set Wheel
operation, below.
• When the Combination VCR power is firstturned on, the
channel auto set and set clock screens appear automatically.
1
Press _i I_ (or I_1)
Up or down for on-screen
displays in English or Spanish.
• If you choose the wrong
language, pleaseseethe "Resetall
CombinationVCR MemoryFunctions"
sectionon page 8.
SELECTLANGUAGE
PUSH CH UP ENGLISH
PULSE CH DOWN ESPANOL
0;
Oprimir 0! I_(or In)
hacia arriba o abajo parala exhibici6n eningl_s o
espahol.
Using the Select/
Set Wheel
RulATE [LJ bELEGI
PUSH TO
SET
The SELECT/SET Wheel makes Combination VCR
operation extremely easy. Since you will be using
this control for many of your Combination VCR
features, please take time to familiarize yourself
with its simple operation.
There are basically two types of Wheel operation.
•Selecting items from an on-screen display.
• Entering information, such as setting the clock.
OPERATION
flO Rotate @Press
(up or down) (like a button)
ROTATE TO SELECT ROTATE TO SEI ECT
PUSH TO PUSH TO
SET SET
to make selection to enter selection J
• By repeatedly pressing the Wheel, you can
skip over already set items as desired.
2
3
4
Press _; I_ (or !111)
CH
to sta_ Channel Auto Set.
When channelauto setisfinished,
thefollowingon-screen displays
appear insequence:
CHANNELAUTOSET
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
THEN
PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY
• "CH AUTO SET COMPLETED"
• "PLEASESETCLOCKBY PUSHINGMENUKEY"
Press _ _I
to display the SET CLOCK
screen. r ..... SET CLOCK ........
MANUAL SET
SELECT
/SET
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r,I._lJ[O]_,_lll
ROTATE WHEEL
PUSH WHEEL
PUSH MENU KEY
ROTATE10 8ELECT
use m
PORTO
ito first, select AUTO SET and
_then, to select YES if you are
using a cable box, or NO if you
are not.
ARE YOU USING
A CABLE BOX ?
NO
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY
• If you select MANUAL SET, skip to the "Manual Clock
Set" section on next page.
Continued on the next page...
6

... Continued from page 6
5
If You Selected YES in Step 4
Set your cable box
to PBS station and then,
press the Wheel to go to
the next step,
PLEASE SET YOUR CABLE
BOX TO YOUR LOCAL PBS
CHANNEL
NEXT PUSH WHEEL
ROTATE TO SELECT
.OWN. Nf
to select and enter the |...... SETCLOCK........
[PLEASE ENTER CABLE BOX
cable box output channel OUTPUTCHANNEL
number, rmm
(the channel you tune the SELECTROTATEWHEEL
Combination VCR to in SET PUSHWHEEL
order to watch cable END 'PUSH MENU KEY
stations.)
If You Selected NO in Step 4
PU_TO
to select and enter your
PBS channel number.
..... SET CLOCK .......
PLEASE ENTER YOUR LOCAL
PBS CHANNEL
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY
These on-screen displays will appear in sequence.
• AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING
• AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETED
•The lowest numbered channel OR
¢
NOTE:
This screen appears if:
• An entry error was made.
•Auto Clock Set is not
available for the PBS
channel selected.
Try entering another PBS
AUTO CLOCK SET
IS INCOMPLETE
PUSH WHEEL TO SET CLOCK
:hannel.
If Auto Clock Set cannot be performed, please
set the clock manually as described at right.
1
Manual Clock Set
ROTATE TO SELECT
Press _IP"_
p%Vo
to display the set clock
screen.
F-- SET CLOCK .......
--/-l-&-- b_l ur4
B'Y ROTATLNG WHEEL
PUSH WHEEL
TO END PUSH MENU KEY
ROTATE TO SELECT
Then,
use _Jss_To
to select and enter the month, date, year,
time and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time).
•The day ofthe week appears automatically.
• "DST: ON" automatically adjusts for daylight
saving time. (See page 26 for details.)
To Make Corrections, press the
Wheel or CLEAR button repeatedly to
move back or forward to the desired item.
Now,
press _11_Itwice
to start the clock and exit this mode.
See page 8 to change or re-enter
items in this setup.
You will find out how to:
• set or reset the clock.
• change the on-screen display language.
•replace channels in memory.
• add or delete a channel from memory.
Helpful Note
•It takes about 10 seconds for the Combination VCR to
determine whether or not Auto Clock Set is available.
Then, depending on your local broadcasting company, it
takes from about 1 minutes to 10 minutes to set the clock.
if you would rather not wait, please press the STOP button
and set the clock manually.
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Change or Re-enter One Time Setup Items
Blue numbers/letters ( ex. [] - [] ) correspond with fold-out Control Reference Guide (front page).
[,;'_':I_[o____
Press _
todisplay the menu.
ROTATE TO SELECT
Then, _
use PC#;;o
to selectlDIOMA or LANGUAGE.
• "IDIOMA"is Spanish for
"language."
Now,
press MENU E
to leave this screen.
I MMqU ..... q
SET UP TV n
SET UP VCR /
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL /
SET PUSH WHEEL /
END PUSH MENU KEY J
,
........ MENU ........ }
J
PREPARAR TV
PREPARAR VCR
FIJAR RELOJ
ELEGIR GIRE LA RUEDA
El JAR PULSE LA RUEDA
TERMINAR PULSE MENU
t
Example, if you have cable installed, etc.
Press ME(_u_'llJ
to select the menu.
ROTATE TO SELECT
""en, N
use _o_g;o
to first, select SET UP CHANNEL
from the menu and then to select
your antenna system
(TV or CATV).
l
ROTATE TO SELECT
.°w, m
use PUSH TO
SET
to select and start AUTO SET.
-MENU ..........
SET UP TV
SET UP VCR
IDIOMA (ENGLISH)
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY
i c-1....
AUTO SET
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY
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This opelatioH is conveniel_t whell l=_uvlnyLlle
Combination VCR to a new location, or if a mistake
was made in the One Time Setup section. Make sure
a tape is not inserted in the Combination VCR.
PressD n
to turn the Combination VCR on.
Then, press
and hold I'm and _B
(For more than 5 seconds)
• The powerwill shut off.
Now, complete the One Time Setup
section on pages 6-7.
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In case the clock is wrong, or a powel tailure occurred. I
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Press ME(_.u_!_
to display the menu.
ROTATE TO SELECT
Then, I_
use Pus.To
SET
to: (A) Select SET CLOCK.
(B) Select MANUAL SET.
(C) Set the date, time, and
D.S.T. (Daylight Saving
Time).
......... MENU .........
SET UP TV
_R
SET UP CHANNEL
IDIOMA (ENGLISH)
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY
...... SET CLOCK .......
AUTO SET
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
|SET PUSH WHEEL
L END PUSH MENU KEY
I
r ....... SET CLOCK-\-_ /_/-
.ow,
press _E(_"u_!_ twice__ / BYsELEcTA/"KEY
to start the clock and exit this
mode. I{-PUSH CLEAR: :PUSH SET 4,
LTO END PUSH MENU KEY •
0;
OH_ _1
Press _;
or use the NUMBERED keys
to select a channel to add or delete.
The NUMBERED keys select all cha, l, luls
regardless of whether they have a signal or not.
The CH UP/DOWN key selects only those
channels which are in the Combination VCR's
channel memory.
Then, ADD/DLT
p ess@ii1
to add or delete it.
•To select a deleted channel,
use the NUMBERED keys.
CHANNEL 08 DELETED
_or
ADDED
Helpful Notes
• This Combination VCR will accurately maintain its
calendar up to Dec. 31, 2089, 11:59PM.
• Make entries within 5 minutes, or the Combination
VCR exits the Set Clock screen.
•Normal TV or Cable channels are automatically
selected and placed in memory depending on how
your Combination VCR is hooked up.
•Channel Auto Set is not accessible when a
recording is in progress. If it is atimer recording, Set
Clock is also not accessible.

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Whenever a |unction button is
pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or
the channel is changed, a 4
second OSD will appear first
in large and then small
characters.
• When a recording is started,
channel will appear together.
FF
)oth REC and the
Press
to display the menu.
ROTATE TO SELECT
Then,
use
to make your selection.
(See page 6 for details.)
SET UP VCR
SET CLOCK
SET UP CHANNEL
IDIOMA (ENGLISH)
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY
• To get the most from each feature, it is
recommended that you read the Operation Manual
before attempting any operation.
DISPLAY
Press O
to display the overlay shown below.
Function Time
Rec Time _.. /
Remaining _ta[.us /Channel
(OTR mode only \ / /
see page15.) _ f\//•
"_ REC 12:00AM CH 08
F"_ 0 : 25 O: 00:00
I{{(STEREO ÷SLP
I. {{(SAP
MONO I
Typeof Broadcast/I I
(See page 22.) LI.
Time Counter Tape Speed
DISPLAY
Press 0again
to remove this overlay.
These displays will alert you to a missed
operation or provide further instructions.
If no active channels
are found for CHANNEL
MEMORY...
If a Timer Program was not
completed before exiting
the Program mode...
Ifyou press REC on the remote
control or REC and PLAY on the
Combination VCR, and a cassette
is inserted with no recordtab...
If you press STOP during
a Timer Recording...
If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or
REC on the remote control or if
you press REC and PLAY, FF,
PLAY,or REW on the Combination
VCRwithout a cassetteinserted...
If you attempt to set or review a
Timer Recording or set the On
Timer and the Clock is not set...
Two minutes before a
Timer Recording is about
to begin...
NO CH FOUND
PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA
CABLE CONNECTION THEN
PUSH CH UP KEY AGAIN
PROGRAM IS INCOMPLETE
CHECK CASSE]q'E
RECORD TAB
TO CANCEL TIMER REC
HOLD DOWN STOP KEY
FOR APPROX 3 SEC
NO CASSETTE
PLEASE INSERT ACASSE]3-E
PLEASE SET CLOCK
BEFORE PROGRAMMING
PLEASE PREPARE
FOR TIMER REC
If a blank section of tape is encountered in the
play mode or the channel you select has no
broadcast, the screen will change to a solid blue
field. The screen will remain blue until a
recorded signal is again detected or an active
channel is selected.
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[_' Check list before you begin
[] All connections are made (see page 5).
[] Your Combination VCR is plugged in.
1Press!_F_ll (orlnl)
toturntheCombinationVCR on.
1Press _
to display the menu
screen. ....... SET UP TV ......
ROTATETOSELECT
2Use
to first, select SET UP TV and then, to
select AUDIO ADJUST.
CAPTION
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO MODE STEREO
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY
Then, select a channel
using the CHANNEL UP/DOWN or
NUMBERED keys.
0
3Press(_ F_(or r_ )
to adjust the volume level.
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3
4
ROTATE TO 8ELECT
Use _
to select and display the
desired audio adjust
overlay. (See below.)
TREBLE ......... I........
NORMAL
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY
Use F_
to adjust and set the control.
•Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.
When selecttng CATV channels 100 to 12b w_th
the NUMBERED keys, first press the 100 key I
and then enter the remaining two digits. J
For example, for channel 125:
Press NUMBERED keys 100-2-5. 5Press _ NTJ twice
to exit this mode.
•If no button is pressed within 5 minutes,
the audio adjust overlay disappears.
• Adjustment scale and setting indicator
numbers are displayed to assist you.
h I UIJL.
Press 0
to display the
last channel you
were watching.
Prevloub Prebent
Channel Channel
CHO8_,----,,-CHIO
•When selecting channels wJth the CH UP/DOWN
key, the channels must be displayed for at least 4
seconds in order for the Combination VCR to
recognize them as a new selection.
r,,1u I L )
/
Press OJ
to instantly mute the sou_d.
Press again, to restore the prewou_ _ut_d level.
Connect ai_ udrpho_e {not supplied) or heddphol_e
(not supplied) to the Phones jack U'
10
BASS Control
To adjust the intensity ol low
frequency sound.
TREBLE Control
To adjust the intensity of htgh
frequency sound.
u UAbb
--I--- +
0 TREBLE
......... I ..........
ADJUST ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
• The levels set here do not affect other audto
equipment when connected to the Audio Output
L/R Connector.
__ I
In step 3above, _- _s_ "__E__
Use _o_;o ISELECT ROTATE WH
to select and set NORMAL I SET PUSHWHEEL I
PUSH MENU KEY /
LEND
All controls retum to factory settings, J

]Press _MENU
B
to display the menu SETUPVCR
SET CLOCK
screen, sETuPCHANNEL
IDIOMA (ENGLISH)
SELECT . ROTATE WHEEL
SET : PUSH WHEEL
END : PUSH MENU KEY
IIOTATETOBELECT _ .................
2Use Pu_LUrm
to first, select SET UP TV and then,
to select VIDEO ADJUST.
3
IIOTAI"I_ _8EI.C-_*'T
Use PJk']
eu_To
to select and display the
desired video adjust
overlay. (See right.)
m ......... I........
TINT ......... I........
BRIGHT ......... I........
PICTURE .................. I
SHARPNESS ......... I........
NORMAL
SELECT" ROTATE WHEEL
SET "PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY
II_TATETOgELE_Ir
4Use m
to adjustand set the control.
•Repeat steps 3 and 4as necessary.
COLOR Control
To adjust the intensity of the
colors.
TINT Control
To adjust for the most natural
fleshtones.
BRIGHT Control
To adjust the brightness of the
picture.
PICTURE Control
To adjust the intensity of the
picture by adjusting contrast
and color level at the same time
and in the proper balance.
SHARPNESS Control
To adjust the sharpness of the
picture.
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ADJUST : ROTATE WHEEL
SET " PUSH WHEEL
Press _ _] twice
.to exit this mode.
,,- If no button is pressed within 5 minutes,
the video adjust overlay disappears.
•Adjustment scale and setting indicator
numbers are displayed to assist you.
In step 3 above,
PUs_rTo
to select and set NORMAL
All controls return to factory settings.
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TINT kl
BRIGHT "'" I........
PICTURE ........... I
ESS ...... I........
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY
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[_ Check list before you begin
[] All connections are made (see page 5).
[] Your Combination VCR is plugged in.
The Combination VCR can be set for auto power on.
1Press°"6' L1
The ON TIMER display appears on-screen.
_=l_l _'-I--
2
ROTATE TO 8ELECT
Use _F_
%s_To
tosettheON time.
use
to select eithera channel
number for TV mode or
"PLAY" for VCR Playback
mode when the
.... ".,| /ONI _MER .......
.... _/IX___/.J\
BY ROTATING WHEEL
PUSH WHFEL_
TO END PUSH ON-TIMER KEY
Combination VCR comes on.
•Make sure a tape is inserted if VCR Playback
mode is selected.
The Combination VCR can be set for auto power off.
Press s(__ I]L'_j
to display the desired sleep timer.
• Each press of the SLEEP button will change
the overlay as follows:
SLEEP TIMER 30
SLEEP TIMER 60
1
SLEEP TIMER 90
SLEEP TIMER 00
,If you press the DISPLAY
button with the SLEEP
TIMER set, the remaining
time will appear on-screen. SLEEP TIMER 1 2
Tocancel,press SLEEP button until "SLEEP
TIMER 00" appears.
To makecorrections,
press the Wheel or CLEAR button repeatedly to
move back or forward to the desired item.
3
ON TIMER
Press O1"1 [ ONT,.ERSET
to set the ON TIMER CANCELPUSHCLEARKEY
function.
This screen will appear
for about 5 seconds.
• The ON TIMER indicator
lights on the front panel.
Tocancel,press the CLEAR button while
above screen is displayed.
"ON TIMER END" will appear for about 5
seconds on-screen.
On Timer Feature Note:
• 60 minutes after the Combination VCR turns
itself on, it will turn itself back off unless any
remote or Combination VCR button is pressed.
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[_' Check list before you begin
[] All connections are made (see page 5).
[] Your Combination VCR is plugged in.
Th=ssystem not only allows the heanng _mpa=redto enjoy
selected programs, but also makes valuable information from
your TV stations available to you.
C,C,
Press O
to select the desired caption
mode (see below).
Selected mode is displayed
as an overlay on the screen.
CAPTION OFF
Each press of the CC button will change the
caption mode as follows:
CAPTIONOFF--c, CAPTIONCl
TEXTC1
TEXTC2'_-'-CAPTION C2_1-_'J
• The oveday will disappear in 5 seconds.
• You may also select the caption mode from the menu
screen. Press MENU. Use WHEEL to select SET UP TV
and then CAPTION. Finally choose the desired caption
mode with WHEEL.
Caption Mode: CAP Cl or C2
A narration of selected TV programs will be displayed
on the screen. Check your TV program listings for CC
(Closed Captioned) broadcasts.
Caption Mode: TEXT 01 or C2
The lower half of the screen will be blocked out. When
the TV station broadcasts text, such as program
listings, special information, etc., it will appear in this
space. This text block will remain on the screen until
you cancel this mode.
Caption Mode: OFF
Narration will not appear on the screen even if a
closed caption or text broadcast is received.
• The closed caption or text signal may be
broadcast over C1, C2, or both. Also, text contents
can vary so you may wish to try different settings.
This feature allows you to turn off the sou_d ana,
at the same time, display the closed caption
narration. Perfect for when you need silence, but
would like to continue enjoying the program.
Press MENU
to display the menu.
......... MENU .........
m
SET UP VCR
SET CLOCK
SET UP CHANNEL
IDIOMA (ENGLISH)
SELECT
SET
END
ROTATE TO SELECT
_] ROTATE WHEEL
Then, I_ PUSHWHEEL
PUSH MENU KEY
use ......
SET
to first, select SET UP TV
and then, to select the
CAPTION screen. f
ROrA'ETOSELECT / ....... CAPTION .......
Next, _ [ _F
rotate ...... _
SET SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
to select the CAPTION ON END PUSHMENUKEY
MUTE mode.
• Make sure CAPTION MODE is "OFF."
ROTATE TO SELECT
Now,
press PUsS_TTO
to select the desired caption mode.
Each press of the Wheel will change the display as
shown below:
C NO ---_ CAPCl---_ CAPC2b
Record: Your Combination VCR will
automatically record the Closed CaptionFFext
signal. Just follow normal recording operation.
Playback: To display the Closed Caption
narration or Text during playback, simply
follow the steps listed above left.
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LPlayback Features
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[_' Check list before you begin
[] All connections are made (see page 5).
[] Your Combination VCR is plugged in.
1Insert a
cassette ra
m
m
..,.,.
•Combination VCR power comes on automatically.
Playback begins if cassette has no record tab.
2Press _'_ _ (or _r)
to start playback if necessary.
3
REW/_ :. :,
Press (_ ILl (or D)
FFI_
or _) _J (or a)
to quickly locate a scene during playback.
•SP modetapeshavea searchspeedof9 times
and SLP modetapes 27 timesthe normal speed.
•Somenoisebarswillappearduringsearch.
These features work best m SP or SLP mode.
Sound will be muted.
Slow Motion Playback
Press _6w D
Then, press _ _ (or I_ )
to release.
StiJ (Freeze) Frame Picture
Press
to freeze and release the ptcture.
Frame by Frame Advance
Press repeatedly
or SLOW
hold down (_)
in Still mode, to advance the still ptcture one
frame at a time.
Press PAUSE or PLAY to release
Intelligent Search
If after a Rew or FF search is done the
search is re-started within 5 seconds, the
search speed decreases (SP mode: 5 times,
SLP mode: 9 times) for a duration of 8 sac.
Then normal search speed resumes.
4
F
STOP
Press _I_1 (orB)
to stop playback.
Then, ,,o,.,_
press _I_1
on the Combination VCR to eject the cassette.
Caution:
Please inspect your cassette tape
for any loose or peeling labels as it
may become jammed in your unit.
J
Digital Auto Tracking
Thts feature continuously analyzes the sayrLai
and adjusts for optimum ptcture quahty.
Manual Tracking Control
Use during Playback and Slow Motton to reduce
picture noise.
0;
Press®!N (orD)
unhl the picture clears up.
To return to Auto tracking, elect and re-_nsert the tape.
V-Lock Control
Use during Still mode to reduce jitter.
Press _i I_ (orB)
until the picture is stabilized.
pansRlack TM Picture Tube
This Combination VCR uses a PanaBlack TM
picture tube for better color reproduction and
picture contrast.
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1
2
3
4
I_ Check list before you begin
[] All connections are made (see page 5).
[] Your Combination VCR is plugged in.
Insert a
cassette irJJi
with record tab,
• Combination VCR power comes on automatically.
"ressSi
to select a channel to
be recorded.
• To record from an outside
source, see "Selecting the
Input Mode" on this page.
02
Press "O° _J
until the desired speed
appears on-screen. [SLP
REC/TIME
Press (_
to start recording.
( or !_! andU)
REC
• The on-screendisplaychanges
as shown.Press the REC/
TIME button again ifyou want
to set a recording length. (See
the "OneTouch Recording"
section on this page for more
02
TO SET SPECIFIC REC TIME
PLEASE PUSH REC KEY
•I
After 2 seconds
4,
details.) REC
$STEREO
$SAP
MONO
CH O2
O CO 30
SLP
TO SET SPECIFIC REC TIME
PLEASE PUSH REC KEY
]
]
You can set up the Combff_atlonVCR to turnItselfoff
at a preset time making _ta one touch timer recording.
In step 4,
Continue REC/TIME
topress @ _ (orU)
to set the recording length.
Each press will change the t=meas shown
in the diagram below.
_44: _: rmji: _ c_.__:O0:_0_._:13_._
Press _ i_
to display the menu screen.
ROTATE TO SELECT
.ext,
use PUSH TO
SEt
to first, select SET UP VCR
from the menu and then,
select INPUT SELECT.
L
MENU - --
SET UP TV
SET CLOCK
SET UP CHANNEL
IDIOMA (ENGLISH)
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY
ROTATE TO SELECT
press PO_.;o
to select 'TUNER" or "LINE".
Now,
press ME.U!i_ twice
to exit this mode.
..... SET UP VCR ....
REPEAT PLAY OFF
I_l'JIII I_P41['_@ m III1_1=1
PLAY AUD;O HIFJ
SELECT ROTATE WHEEL
SET PUSH WHEEL
END PUSH MENU KEY
• You can also select LINE using the CH UP/DOWN.
The numbers will change in the order shown below.
_1--2--3
((CATV) (CATV) (TV))
_LINE<t--'--125 or 69.1--0"
PAUSE
5Press (_)
to pause or resume the recording,
6Press _ _ (or!?1)
to 8top recording,
Helpful Notes
•While it is possible to change the tape speed when you
are recording, there will be some distortion on the tape
where the change occurred.
• Press PAUSE to pause normal recordings in progress.
One Touch Recordings can go into Pause mode.
• After the Combination VCR has been in Pause mode
for 5 minutes, itwillstop automatically to protect the
tape and video head.
• The recording time remaining will appear when the
DISPLAY button is pressed during OTR mode (See
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[_ Check list before you begin
[] All connections are made (see page 5.)
[] Your Combination VCR is plugged in.
[] The clock is set.
[] The tape is long enough.
[] The record tab is in place.
Press P._O_i_
for program mode.
• If a program has already been
set, select a blank program
number with the Wheel.
_M'E I/START STOP CH
aLP
|,
BY ROTATING WHEEL
PUSH WHEELe
TO END PUSH PROG KEY
2
Rotate .o,,,_,o,_,
press _,o
to select and enter the date.(See example, below)
F
Setting
the Date
Rotate _] TODAY'S _] ROtWuhpte
Wheel DATE el
Down I
.., WEEKLY(SAT)_ 7 "--_8--9 .... 31-_ 1
WEEKLY WheelSelectionOrder I
(MON) i
2
_WEEKLY(SUN)-- DAILY16 ....... "
Then, select and enter
each program item (start time, stop time, etc.)
as it appears on-screen.
In step 2,
RO[ATE Tu _L, L,,
PUSH TO
SET
to enter DALLYorWEEKLY
in place ofthe Date.
Weekly recordings
require that you enter the day
of the week. See the
"Wheel Selecbon Order"
in step 2 on this page.
Then, continue
with programming.
I
rXDJ_I_E/ START STOP CH 1
117:1!'.......... /
BY ROTATING WHEEL /
/
PUSH WHEEL'-') /
TO END PUSH PROG KEY l
I
• I
"_I_'_EI/START STOP CH
15!I_'_= .....
/s_rl I\ bLP
BY ROTATING WHEEL
PUSH WHEEL'-)
TO END PUSH PROG KEY
To make corrections:
Press the Wheel or CLEAR button repeatedly to
move back or forward to the desired item.
3
Press _ i_
to finish the program.
Then,
setthe next program
by repeating steps 2 and 3.
Or
press _ EE!
P DT START STOP CH SPD
2
3
4
SELECT 1-8 ROTATE WHEEL
ENTER PUSH WHEEL
CANCEL PUSH CLEAR KEY
END 'PUSH PROG KEY
to exit the programming mode
and set the Timer.
• ThePROGRAMTIMERindicatorlightsonthefrontpanel.
Twominutesbeforethe Timer Recording
starts, "TIMER REC WILL START SOON" will
appear on-screen. If "PLEASE PREPARE FOR
TIMER REC" appears and/or the PROGRAM
TIMER indicator flashes, check that a cassette
with record tab is loaded and the Combination
VCR isin Stop mode.
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Hold _
(or_I_ ) down
for a few seconds to cancel
the Timer Recording.
• Any future daily or weekly
recordings will be performed
as programmed.
TO CANCEL TIMER REC
HOLD DOWN STOP KEY
FOR APPROX 3 SEC
I1
(Recording is not in progress.)
Press@ TM
to display all programs.
ROTATETOSELECT
Next, {_rotate F._
PUSHTO
SET
to select the desired
program number.
•hen,
press
to clear the program.
P DT START STOP CH SPD 1
0." Ho II. 0; •
2 8 lO:OOp 12:00p 125 SLP
310 8:00p 9:00p 10 SP
4 SU 9:00plO:OOp L SLP
SELECT 1-8:ROTATE WHEEL
ENTER :PUSH WHEEL
CANCEL :PUSH CLEAR KEY
END :PUSH PROG KEY
3 10 8:00p 9:00p 10 SP
4 SU 9:00plO:OOp L SLP
SELECT 1-8 : ROTATE WHEEL
ENTER :PUSH WHEEL
END :PUSH PROG KEY
.ow,
press
to return to normal TV.
(Recordil_g is l_ot in plogluss.)
Press p.(_oG_11
to display all currently set
programs.
ROTATE TO SELECT
Then,
use ,,°;_7oi_
to select and enter the
desired program.
Review or replace the
program contents.
Now,
press _oG _11
to return to normal TV.
Ir
| 3 10 8:00p 9:OOp 10 SP
4 SU 9:00p lO:OOp L SLP
l SELECT 1-8:ROTATE WHEEL
l ENTER PUSH WHEEL
l CANCEL PUSH CLEAR KEY
END PUSH PROG KEY
,_:1/START STOP CH 1
I_?:llogoIo] I PI)I I P$1/
BY ROTATING WHEEL /
('-PUSH CLEAR : PUSH WHEEL-')|
TO END PUSH PROG KEY J
Helpful Notes
•Another way to review program contents
is to press the PROGRAM button while a timer
recording is in progress. Program in progress is
flashing.
• Check your times carefully to avoid
overlapping.
• Two minutes before the Timer Recording
starts, "PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC"
appears on-screen if turned on. Ifthe record tab is
missing the tape ejects and the PROGRAM
TIMER indicator flashes.
•If there is a power interruption of more than
about one minute, the recording can not be
performed or continue.
• If "PROGRAM IS INCOMPLETE" appears,
check all entries carefully and make any
corrections. Then, continue with step 3 on
previous page.
•When recording from an external source,
rotate the wheel until "L" appears instead of the
Channel.

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A timer recording can be set up using the buttons on the
Combination VCR. If necessary, the clock can also be set.
o(.o__e_e)_
I
[.'.".1.-I.... Io.I
i i i
VSELECTA SET PROGRAM ,IM!ilo] [-"]=111
Helpful Notes
•It is not possible to clear a timer program using
the Combination VCR buttons. Please use the
Remote Control.
•Press SET (FF) repeatedly to move to aparticular
item for setting or correction.
•Once the Combination VCR is in the Program
mode, the PLAY, REC, FF, and REW buttons on the
Combination VCR are non-functional.
1
Hold down
and press
to enter the program mode.
• If the clock is not set, pressing
these buttons will display the
SET CLOCK screen.
In this case, set the clock
according to the OSD's
instructions and then set
a timer recording.
_JvrEI /START STOP CH
-'-=tlt...........
BY SELECT • • KEY
NEXT, PUSH SET KEY OR
TO END PUSH PROG KEY
...... SET CLOCK ......
MANUAL SET
SELECT PUSH SELECT&IV
SET PUSH SET KEY
END PUSH PROG KEY
Press _ (forup)
or _(for down)
to make your selection.
Then
press
to set and move on to the next item.
When the program is completed,
3press _and r_ (at the same time)
to display all program contents.
Then, set the next program
by repeating steps 2 and 3.
Or,
press ['_ and _again
to return to the normal screen.
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