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Special VCR Features

Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature Tape Position Display Feature

• Special

Before Requesting Service

Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.

(BO : refers to “Basic Operations” Instruction book.)

If Multi-brand feature is used (page 2), and this feature is set to on, a warning appears whenever an invalid key is pressed in TV mode.

1 Press ACTION to display menu.

2	VCR	CLOCK	CHANNEL	Press	to select

	REPEAT PLAY		: OFF	REMOTE WARNING
	REMOTE WARNING		: ON
	AUTO SHUT- OFF		: OFF	and press	to set ON
	AUTO VCR/TV		: ON
	IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
	VCR’ S OUTPUT CH		: 3	or OFF.
	SELECT :	SET :
				• If “OFF,” remote
	EXIT : ACT I ON
				warning will not appear
				if invalid key is pressed.

3 Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

To find out the present tape position.

Tape position is displayed for VHS-C Cassettes type, tapes under 30 minutes, and some other tapes, but the position is not correct.

1 Press TAPE POSITION

to detect tape position.

DETECTING TAPE POSITION • “ DETECTING TAPE

POSITION” only appears the first time a cassette is inserted and it takes several seconds for correct indication to appear.

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(AO : refers to “Advanced Operations” Instruction book.)

Power		Correction
No power…	• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
	•	Set POWER button to on.
	•	Make sure power source is active.

Recording & Playback	Correction
TV program cannot be recorded...	• Check connections between VCR, external antenna,
	and TV.
	• Check connections selection. (BO p. 4, AO p. 3)
	• Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is
	correctly set. (Channels [AO p. 12])
	• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)
Timer recording cannot be	• Confirm that clock is set to current time and date.
performed…	• Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on and tuned

Auto Shut-Off Feature

The power shuts off at a preset time.

1 Press ACTION to display menu.

2				Press	to select
	VCR	CLOCK	CHANNEL
	REPEAT PLAY		: OFF	AUTO SHUT-OFF.
	REMOTE WARNING		: ON
	AUTO SHUT- OFF		: OFF	Press	repeatedly to
	AUTO VCR/TV		: ON
	IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
	VCR’ S OUTPUT CH		: 3	change shutoff time as
	SELECT :	SET :
				shown below.
	EXIT : ACT I ON

• The present tape position indication is

BEGIN	END	displayed.
		displayed.

2 Press TAPE POSITION

to return to normal screen.

Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature

When set to “ON,” picture is displayed regardless of signal strength.

1 Press ACTION to display menu.

Tapes (Dubbing)

	to channel to be recorded.
	• Set recording start/stop times correctly. (BO p. 6)
	• Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (BO p. 6)
	• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a
	power interruption occurs before or during a Timer
	Recording, even after power is restored.

There is no playback picture, or the	• Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output
playback picture is noisy or contains	channel (3 or 4) (BO p. 4) or select LINE.
streaks...	• Set VCR/TV selector to “VCR.”
	• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (BO p. 3)
	• Try Head Cleaning. (BO p. 3)

Special effects playback, picture	• Set TV’s Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust.
may contain some vertical jitter
when using a TV with an Automatic
Vertical Hold Control...

VCR cannot be controlled...	• Make sure VCR power is on.

3 Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

Note • The shut-off countdown will not function during Play or Record.

VCR/TV Selector Feature

The VCR/TV selection can be set to auto or manual.

1 Press ACTION to display menu.

2				Press	to select
	VCR	CLOCK	CHANNEL
	REPEAT PLAY		: OFF	AUTO VCR/TV,
	REMOTE WARNING		: ON
	AUTO SHUT- OFF		: OFF	and press	to set ON
	AUTO VCR/TV		: ON
	IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH			or OFF.
	VCR’ S OUTPUT CH		: 3
	SELECT :	SET :
	EXIT : ACT I ON

•OFF(Manual): You select “VCR” or “TV” mode using the VCR/TV button on the unit or remote.

•ON(Auto): “VCR” mode is automatically set when VCR is turned on, or in Play mode.

2					Press	to select
	VCR	CLOCK		CHANNEL
	ANTENNA : CABLE				and display CHANNEL.
	AUTO SET
	WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF				Press	to select

					WEAK SIGNAL
	SELECT :		SET :		DISPLAY, and press
	EXIT	: ACT I ON			to set ON or OFF.

• ON: Picture is displayed even if signal is very weak but quality may be poor.

OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal is weak or non-existent.

•Selecting ON has no effect on connected equipment with blue back feature.

3 Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

VCR Lock Feature

When set to ON, all operations except for timer record and tape eject are prohibited. Useful for households with small children.

To turn on, hold down

REC on the VCR in Stop

VCR LOCK ACT I VATEDmode with no tape

inserted for 7 sec. (Please ignore the NO CASSETTE warning.)

•	Check Remote batteries.
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
•	Make sure Timer Record is not in progress.

Remote Control	Correction
VCR cannot be remote controlled...	• Make sure VCR power is on.
	• Make sure Remote is in VCR mode.
	• Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR.
	(BO p. 7)
	• Avoid any object blocking signal path.
	• Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
	• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
	• Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or
	outdoor light may cause signal interference.
ACTION and PROG buttons do not	• Check connections between VCR, external antenna,
respond...	and TV.
	• Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2)
	• Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)

Miscellaneous	Correction
Programs cannot be viewed on TV... •	Make sure TV power is on.
• Make sure TV is set to output of VCR.
• Check connections between VCR, external antenna,
	and TV.
•	Set VCR/TV selector to “TV.” (BO p. 5, AO p.10)
• Make sure proper signal source is selected.

Video cassette cannot be inserted... • Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab
	facing you.

3 Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

To turn off, repeat above.

VCR LOCK OFF

Note

• For more on VCR/TV selection, see “Record

one station, watch another” and “Select

channels on VCR” sections (see p. 5 of Basic • VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if clock is set. Operations book).

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	• Check if a tape is already in the unit.
Video cassette cannot be removed... • Confirm Power Plug is fully inserted into an AC outlet.

Video cassette ejects when a	• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)
recording is started or the power is
turned off for timer recording...

In Stop mode, the motor	• To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate
(CYLINDER) continues to rotate...	for about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from
	Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search
	mode.

If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Call Center for product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA (7262).

To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262). or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

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