Quasar TV VCR Combo V V 1303A User Guide

Combination VCR  
Operating Instructions  
Models No. VV-1303A/ VV-1303B  
VV-2003A  
• Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 and 9.  
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Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,  
operate, or adjust this product. Please save this manual.  
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.  
(Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.)  
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Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité  
Warning :To prevent fire or shock hazard,do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.  
Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.  
Avertissement : Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne  
pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive.  
Attention :Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche  
dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.  
This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with  
existing VHS equipment. Only use those tapes with the  
mark. It is recommended that  
only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour  
VCR machines be used. This television receiver provides display of television closed  
captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.  
FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this  
equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.  
This symbol 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.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK  
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS  
INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO  
This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the  
operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.  
Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.  
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL  
This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that contain lead.  
Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental  
considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the  
Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>  
Congratulations  
and reliable products on the market today. Used  
Accessories  
on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated  
Remote Control  
LSSQ0397  
properly, it will bring you and your family years of  
enjoyment. Please fill in the information below.  
The serial number is on the tag located on the  
back of your unit.  
Date of Purchase  
Batteries  
Dealer Purchased From  
2 “AA”  
Dealer Address  
Dealer Phone No.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
To order accessories,  
call toll free 1-800-332-5368.  
Loading the Batteries  
Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure  
Break off the tab to  
prevent recording.  
To record again.  
Battery replacement caution  
Record  
Tab  
• Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Cover the hole  
withcellophanetape.  
• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.  
Screwdriver  
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Unit Information  
Head Cleaning  
Specifications  
Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually  
cause video heads to become clogged.  
Display  
Picture Tube:  
13 inch measured diagonal  
90° deflection picture tube  
(VV-1303A/VV-1303B)  
20 inch measured diagonal  
90° deflection picture tube  
(VV-2003A)  
Head Clog Sensor  
During playback this screen  
appears if clogging is  
detected. To remove screen,  
press PLAY on the remote  
or unit.  
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LEA CASSETTE  
OR REFER NUAL  
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VCR  
Video Recording  
System:  
2 rotary heads helical  
scanning system  
1 track  
END:  
P
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KEY  
Use “dry” type head  
cleaning cassette only.  
Audio Track:  
Tuner  
Broadcast Channels:  
CABLE Channels:  
(Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.)  
Follow cleaning tape directions carefully.  
Excessive use of head cleaning tape can  
shorten the video head life.  
VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69  
Midband A through I (14 ~ 22)  
Superband J through W (23 ~ 36)  
Hyperband AA ~ EEE (37 ~ 64)  
Lowband A-5 ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99)  
Special CABLE channel 5A(01)  
Ultraband 65 ~ 94, 100 ~ 125  
General  
Power Source:  
Power Consumption:  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Power On  
Approx. 69 watts  
(VV-1303A/VV-1303B)  
Approx. 110 watts(VV-2003A)  
Power Off  
Approx. 2.5 watts  
EIA Standard NTSC color  
1 piece  
Features for a Quality Picture  
Television System:  
Speaker:  
Operating Temperature: 5 °C ~ 40 °C (41 °F ~ 104 °F)  
Operating Humidity: 10 % ~ 75 %  
Digital Auto Tracking  
Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for  
optimumpicturequality.  
Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise)  
Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to  
reduce picture noise. Press the 3 or 6 number key on  
Weight:  
12 Kg (26.42 lbs.)  
(VV-1303A/VV-1303B)  
23 Kg (50.6 lbs.) (VV-2003A)  
386 (W) X 385 (H) X 374 (D) mm  
15-3/16” (W) X 15-3/16” (H) X  
14-3/4” (D) (VV-1303A/VV-1303B)  
515 (W) X 505 (H) X 474 (D) mm  
20-5/16" (W) X 19-7/8" (H) X  
18-11/16" (D) (VV-2003A)  
Dimensions:  
the remote control or CH  
on the unit until the  
picture clears up. To return to Auto Tracking, press  
POWER off, then on again a few seconds later.  
Note: Designs and specifications are subject to  
picture tube for better color reproduction and  
picture contrast.  
change without notice.  
DST (Daylight Saving Time)  
Record/Playback Time  
Unit auto adjusts clock for DST (Daylight Saving  
Time.)  
Only use tapes with the  
mark in this unit.  
Type of Video Cassette  
Tape Speed  
Setting  
I Spring (First Sunday in April)  
=>  
DST : ON  
I Autumn (Last Sunday in October)  
=>  
Sets clock ahead one hour.  
T60  
T160  
2 Hours  
40Minutes  
5 Hours  
20Minutes  
T120  
SP (Standard Play)  
LP (Long Play)  
1 Hour 2 Hour  
DST : ON  
Turns clock back one hour.  
If your area does not observe Daylight Saving  
Time, select DST:OFF.  
Keep these time changes in mind when  
programming the unit for timer recordings.  
2 Hours  
4 Hours  
6 Hours  
SLP(SuperLongPlay) 3 Hours  
8 Hours  
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Table of Contents  
Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions .. 2, 3  
Before Using....................................................................................... 4  
Unit Information ................................................................................. 4  
Table of Contents ............................................................................... 5  
Location of Controls........................................................................... 6  
Connections / Initial Setup (Ready to Play) .................................. 8,9  
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust ........... 10, 11  
Playback a Tape................................................................................ 12  
Record On a Tape ............................................................................. 12  
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................................................ 13  
TV Operation .................................................................................... 14  
Picture Adjustment.......................................................................... 15  
TV Timer Features ..................................................................... 16, 17  
Closed Caption System............................................................. 18, 19  
Timer Recording ........................................................................ 20, 21  
Tape Operation........................................................................... 22~24  
Special VCR Features ............................................................... 25, 26  
V-Chip Control Feature ............................................................. 27~29  
On-Screen Display (OSD) ................................................................ 30  
Before Requesting Service ...............................................................31  
Limited Warranty ......................................................................... 32, 33  
Customer Services Directory ...........................................................33  
Spanish Quick Use Guide / Guía para rápida consulta .......... 34, 35  
Index.................................................................................................. BC  
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Location of Controls  
Remote Control Buttons  
EJECT button:  
When EJECT is pressed, the tape is ejected from Cassette Compartment.  
If EJECT is pressed during recording, the unit will not respond to the command.  
EJECT  
Ejects tape.  
NIGHT  
Color and picture intensity level  
are adjusted during night time use.  
POWER  
Turns on or off the unit.  
SLEEP  
Turns off the unit autmatically.  
DISPLAY  
Displays the VCR  
status and clock.  
TRACKING UP/DOWN  
Reduces picture noise during  
Playback and Slow Motion.  
NUMBER keys  
TAPEPOSITION  
Finds out present tape  
position and amount of  
tape remaining.  
Selects a channel directly.  
ADD/DELETE  
Adds or deletes a channel.  
COUNTER RESET  
Resets to “0:00:00” at  
the desired position.  
SEARCH  
Goes directly to the desired  
recording. Locates end point  
of recording.  
RAPID TUNE  
Displays the last channel  
you were watching.  
CHANNEL UP/DOWN  
Selects a channel.  
SELECT UP/DOWN  
Controls the navigation around  
on-screen menu.  
MUTE  
Mutes the sound instantly.  
PROGRAM  
VOLUME UP/DOWN  
Displays SET PROGRAM screen.  
You can set Timer Program and  
On-Timer.  
Adjusts volume.  
SET/BACK SPACE  
Sets a selected menu,  
or goes back to correct.  
FAST FORWARD/SEARCH  
Fast forwards tape, and  
searches forward scene.  
ACTION  
Displays main menu.  
CM/ZERO  
In Stop mode, goes to the  
counter “0:00:00.” In Play mode,  
skips over 1 to 3 minutes of tape.  
STOP  
Stops recording or playback.  
SPEED  
REC  
Selects recording speed.  
Records the program.  
PLAY  
REWIND/SEARCH  
Rewinds tape, and searches  
reverse scene.  
Begins playback.  
PAUSE/SLOW  
Pauses and slow motion  
and frame advance picture.  
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Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel  
<Model VV-2003A unit shown>  
CH  
REC  
TIMER  
POWER  
VOL  
STOP/EJECT REW/  
PLAY/REPEAT FF/  
REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER  
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN  
Built-In Speaker  
PHONES Jack  
Connect an  
AUDIO VIDEO IN Jack  
earphone or  
For dubbing.  
REWIND/SEARCH  
headphones.  
See previous page.  
POWER  
ACTION  
PROG TIMER  
Indicator  
See previous page.  
Press together with STOP.  
Lights when the  
unit is set for  
VOLUME UP/DOWN  
SET/BACK SPACE  
See previous page.  
PLAY  
See previous page.  
Timer Recording.  
REPEAT  
Repeats a recording.  
ON TIMER  
CHANNEL UP/DOWN  
TRACKING UP/DOWN  
SELECT UP/DOWN  
See previous page.  
Indicator  
FAST FORWARD/  
SEARCH  
Lights when the  
On-Timer is set.  
See previous page.  
REC Indicator  
Lights during  
recording.  
STOP/EJECT  
REC  
See previous page.  
See previous page.  
ACTION  
Press together with REW.  
TIMER  
Remote Sensor  
Sets a timer alarm up 60 min.  
Rear View of the Unit  
<Model VV-1303A/VV-1303B unit shown>  
Easy Grip-Handle  
Use when transporting the unit.  
AC Power Plug  
When plugged into  
an AC outlet, the  
unit consumes 2.5 W  
of electric power in  
OFF condition.  
VHF/UHF Antenna  
Input Terminal  
In from your Antenna or Cable.  
VHF/UHF  
Page 8  
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Connections/ Initial Setup  
(Ready to Play)  
Please make all cable or antenna connections before plugging  
into the AC outlet. Plugging the unit power cord into an AC outlet  
How to Connect  
starts auto channel and clock set.  
Connecting  
For ANT./Cable  
IN from  
ANT./CABLE  
Connect the cable from  
Antenna/Cable to the VHF/UHF  
terminal on the unit.  
VHF/UHF  
VHF/UHF  
VHF/UHF  
UNIT  
For DSS/Cable Box  
Cable TV  
Converter Box  
Connect the OUT jack on your  
cable box to the VHF/UHF  
terminal on the unit with a RF  
cable.  
VHF/UHF  
VHF/UHF  
WARNING:  
Overtightening “Nut type” RF coaxial cables  
may damage jacks. Finger tighten only.  
IN from  
ANT./CABLE  
Initial Setup (Ready to Play)  
Settingsaremade  
automatically. Whensetupis  
done, thisscreenappears.  
Plug the unit power cord into an  
1 AC wall outlet.  
3
Press POWER on the remote or  
unit. The unit comes on and auto  
2
2
/ 6/2002  
W
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ED 12:00  
DST:  
CH 10  
PM  
channel and clock set starts.  
O
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AUTO  
CLOCK SET  
CO  
M
PLETED  
CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING  
If AUTO CLOCK SET IS  
INCOMPLETEscreen  
appears, set the clock using  
MANUAL CLOCK SET  
procedureonnextpage.  
• If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the  
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel in  
your time zone. If you use a DSS reciever, it  
must be turned off.  
A
UTO  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
PROCEEDING  
I S I NCO  
MPLETE  
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY  
ESSING ACTION KEY  
CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY  
P
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Manual Clock Set  
Reset all unit Memory Functions  
If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually  
set the clock as follows.  
When moving unit to a new location, or if a  
mistake was made in the Initial Setup section.  
• Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit.  
Press ACTION on the remote to  
<Model VV-2003A unit shown>  
display SET CLOCK Menu screen.  
1
SET  
CLOCK  
:
1 /  
/
DST:  
ON  
SELECT  
MONTH  
SE  
SET  
END  
L
ECT :  
POWER  
VOL  
CH  
STOP/EJECT REW/  
PLAY/REPEAT FF/  
REC  
TIMER  
R
E
C
ON TIMER PROG TIMER  
:
:
ACT  
I
ON  
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN  
Press  
to select the month  
Turn the unit  
Power on.  
1
2
and press to set. In the same  
manner, select and set the date,  
year, time, and DST. (Daylight  
Saving Time)  
2
Press and hold both PLAY and  
FF on the unit for more than 5  
seconds.  
SET  
CLOCK  
• The power will shut off.  
• Please ignore “NO CASSETTEwarning.  
:
4 / 5/2003 SAT 12  
00PM  
DST:  
ON  
SE  
T
COMPLETED  
Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.  
3
SET  
START : ACT  
:
I
ON  
Press ACTION twice to start  
CLOCK and exit.  
3
POWER  
SELECT/SET  
:CH UP  
:CH DOWN  
:VOL UP  
:VOL DOWN  
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  
ACTION  
connected to the grounding system of  
the building, as close to the point of  
cable entry as practical.  
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Reset Language, Channels, Clock,  
M
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IN  
MENU  
Press ACTION  
to display MAIN MENU.  
1
VCR  
LANGUAGE  
TV  
C
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K
EX I T  
SE  
L
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C
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SET  
:
ACT  
I
ON  
Clock  
Language  
to  
selectlanguage  
icon.  
Channels  
21) Press  
1) Press  
to  
1) Press  
to  
select CLOCK.”  
select CH.”  
M
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M
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U
M
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MENU  
M
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MENU  
VCR LANGUAGE  
EX I T  
TV  
VCR LANGUAGE  
OC  
TV  
TV  
VCR LANGUAGE  
OC  
EX I T  
C
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C
L
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K
CL  
K
EX I T  
C
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SE  
L
ECT :  
SE  
L
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C
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C
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C
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K
SET  
:
ACT  
I
O
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SET  
:
ACT  
I
ON  
SE  
L
E
C
T :  
SET  
:
ACT  
I
ON  
2) Press ACTION.  
2) Press ACTION.  
SET  
C
L
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K
SET UP CHANNEL  
2) Press ACTION  
ANTENN  
A
:
CABLE  
repeatedly.  
A
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AUT  
O
CLOC  
K
SET  
C
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S
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T
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M
ANUAL  
W
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I
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D
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MENU PRINC IPAL  
T
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JUS  
T
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0
H
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IDIOMA  
SA IR  
SELE  
C
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:
:
SELE  
SET  
END  
CT  
:
:
:
SET  
TV  
VCR  
END  
ACT  
I
ON  
ACT  
I
ON  
C
ANA  
L
R
E
L
O
J
L
(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”  
appears only when auto  
clock is set.)  
3) Press  
to select  
E
L
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G
IR  
:
:
“ANTENNA,then  
press to set your  
antenna system  
F I  
J
AR  
ACT  
I
ON  
For Spanish  
3)Press  
to select  
(“TV” or “CABLE”).  
MENU  
MANUALor  
BONJOUR  
LANGU  
CANAL HORLOGE SORT I E  
AUTO CLOCK  
4) Press  
to select  
“AUTO SET,” then  
press .  
TELE  
MAGNET  
.
E
SETand press  
.
• For Auto Clock Set,  
select “AUTO CLOCK  
SEL.  
REGLER  
:
:
SET,” then press  
.
• After Channel Auto Set is  
finished, Clock Auto Set  
will be performed. (If clock is  
set manually, Clock Auto  
Set will not be performed.)  
ACT  
I
ON  
SET  
CLOCK  
For French  
:
4 / 5/2003 SAT 12  
00PM  
M
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IN  
M
EN  
U
DST:  
ON  
H
ELL  
VCR LANGUAGE  
OC  
EX I T  
O
SEL  
ECT  
HOUR  
TV  
SE  
SET  
START  
L
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C
T
:
:
:
ACT  
I
ON  
C
H
C
L
K
SE  
L
E
C
T :  
4)Press  
and  
to select  
SET  
:
ACT  
I
ON  
press  
For English  
and set the month,  
date, year, time,  
and DST (Daylight  
Saving Time).  
5) Press ACTION  
twice to start the  
clock and exit this  
mode.  
3) Press  
to  
select EXIT.”  
Press ACTION to  
exit.  
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Time Zone Adjust  
POWER  
NUMBER Keys  
ADD/DLT  
Time Zone Adjust  
(Only when Auto Clock is set.)  
SELECT/SET  
:CH UP  
:CH DOWN  
:VOL UP  
:VOL DOWN  
1) Press  
to  
ACTION  
select “CLOCK.”  
M
A
IN  
MENU  
VCR LANGUAGE  
OC  
EX I T  
TV  
CL  
K
C
H
SE  
L
E
C
T :  
SET  
:
ACT  
I
ON  
2) Press ACTION.  
SET  
CLOCK  
ACTION key on  
the unit  
AUT  
O
C
L
OC  
K
SET  
JUS  
Using  
keys  
M
ANUAL  
T
I
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ZO  
NE  
A
D
T
:
0
SELE  
CT  
:
:
:
SET  
END  
ACT  
I
ON  
CH  
VOL  
STOP/EJECT REW/  
3) Press  
to  
select TIME ZONE  
ADJUSTand  
press or to  
subtract or add  
hour(s)as  
On Unit  
On Unit  
On Remote  
You can operate the  
menu screen using  
unit buttons. To display  
the menu, press STOP/  
EJECT and REW  
together with no tape  
inserted.To exit the  
menu, repeat above  
with or without tape  
inserted until normal  
screen appears.  
: CH UP  
: CH DOWN  
:VOLUME UP  
necessary.  
:VOLUME DOWN  
Whenever the menu or  
program screen is displayed,  
CHANNEL UP/DOWN function  
SET  
CLOCK  
AUT  
O
C
L
OC  
K
SET  
JUS  
M
ANUAL  
T
I
M
E
ZO  
NE  
A
D
T
:
+1  
as  
and VOLUME UP/  
only.  
SELE  
CT  
:
:
:
SET  
DOWN function as  
END  
ACT  
I
ON  
4)Press ACTION  
Add or Delete a Channel  
twice to exit.  
To add channel:  
Select channel with  
number keys and  
press ADD/DLT.  
To delete channel:  
Select channel with  
“TIME ZONE ADJUST”  
returns to 0if clock  
is set manually.  
CH  
or number keys  
and press ADD/DLT.  
CHANNEL 08 ADDED  
C
HANNEL 08 DE  
LE  
TED  
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Playback a Tape  
Record On aTape  
Insert a cassette with record tab.  
Ready Check List  
All connections are made.  
Your unit is plugged in.  
• The unit power comes on automatically.  
1
2
3
Press CH  
or number keys  
Insert a cassette.  
• The unit power comes  
onautomatically.  
to select a channel.  
1
• For “LINE” input, see bottom of next page.  
Record  
tab  
Press SPEED to select recording  
speed (see page 4).  
SP = Standard Play  
LP = Long Play  
SLP = Super Long Play  
• Selected speed is displayed.  
To prevent tape jam,  
remove loose or peeling  
labels from tapes.  
Press PLAY.  
• Playback begins if cassette has no record  
Press REC to start recording.  
• To edit out unwanted portions, press  
PAUSE/SLOW to pause and resume  
recording.  
• You cannot view another channel during  
recording.  
2
tab.  
4
I Forward/Reverse scene search  
=>Press FF or REW  
=>PLAY to release.  
I Still (Freeze) picture  
=>Press PAUSE/SLOW  
=>Press PLAY to release.  
I Stop => Press STOP  
I One Touch Recording (OTR)  
Press REC repeatedly  
Normal Rec  
0:30  
2:00  
1:00  
1:30  
I
Slow Motion picture  
to set the recording  
4:00  
3:00  
=> Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in  
Still mode  
length (30 min - 4 hours).  
• The unit stops recording at a preset time.  
• PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit.  
=> Press PLAY to release.  
I
Frame by Frame picture  
=> Press PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode  
=> Press PLAY to release.  
Notes  
• After the unit has been in Rec Pause mode for  
5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect  
the tape and the video head.  
• The remaining recording time of an OTR can be  
displayed by pressing DISPLAY.  
Notes  
• These features work best in SP or SLP mode.  
• After the unit is in Still or Slow mode for 3  
minutes, it will switch to Stop mode automatically  
to protect the tape and the video head.  
EJECT  
I Stop => Press STOP  
DISPLAY  
TRACKING  
I Rewind tape => Press REW in Stop mode  
I Fast forward tape => Press FF in Stop mode  
I Eject tape => Press EJECT on the remote  
or STOP/EJECT on the unit.  
NUMBER  
Keys  
ADD/DLT  
SELECT/SET  
:CH UP  
:CH DOWN  
:VOL UP  
PLAY  
You can operate on the unit  
<Model VV-2003A unit shown>  
ACTION  
STOP  
CH  
:VOL DOWN  
Insert a cassette.  
PLAY  
REC  
FF  
REC  
REW  
SPEED  
POWER  
VOL  
CH  
STOP/EJECT REW/  
PLAY/REPEAT FF/  
REC  
TIMER  
R
E
C
ON TIMER PROG TIMER  
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN  
PAUSE/  
SLOW  
REC Indicator  
I Press to stop and/or eject tape.  
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Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)  
Recording (Editing) unit  
Connections you’ll need to make.  
Playing (Source) VCR  
AUDIO VIDEO  
IN FROM ANT.  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN  
IN  
Recording (Editing) unit  
Playback (Source)  
Insert blank tape with  
record tab.  
• Dubbingtapesprotected  
with Copy Guard will have  
poor quality results.  
Insert pre-  
recorded tape.  
1
Our Vacation  
Select “LINE” mode.  
See “Selecting Input Mode” below.  
2
3
Press PLAY then  
PAUSE at starting  
point to put in  
Press REC, then  
PAUSE/SLOW  
immediately to put in  
Standby mode.  
Standby mode.  
(Perform operation of steps 4 and 5 on both units at same time.)  
Press PLAY  
to start dubbing.  
Press PAUSE/SLOW  
to start dubbing.  
4
5
Press STOP  
to stop dubbing.  
Press STOP  
to stop dubbing.  
STOP  
Selecting Input Mode  
Method 1:  
Press CH  
. The display will change as follows.  
1
2
3
(CABLE)  
125  
(TV)  
69  
or  
LINE  
Caution  
Method 2:  
a Press ACTION for MAIN MENU.  
to select “TV,” then press  
ACTION for SET UP TV screen.  
to select “INPUT SELECT,” and  
then press to select “TUNER” or “LINE.”  
d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.  
Unauthorized exchanging  
and/or copying of copyrighted  
recordings may be copyright  
infringement.  
b Press  
c Press  
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TV Operation  
Press POWER on the remote or unit.  
Ready Check List  
1
2
All connections are made.  
Your unit is plugged in.  
Use CH  
or  
08  
number keys to  
A
BC  
select a channel.  
<Model VV-2003A unit shown>  
Press VOL + or VOL -  
to adjust volume.  
3
VOL + / VOL  
-
24  
POWER  
VOL  
CH  
STOP/EJECT REW/  
PLAY/REPEAT FF/  
REC  
TIMER  
R
E
C
O
N
T
I
M
E
R
P
R
O
G
T
I
M
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R
NIGHT (NITE) Mode  
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
A
U
D
I
O
I
N
Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen  
is easier on your eyes during night time use.  
CH  
POWER  
PHONES  
Jack  
Press NIGHT to set  
NIGHT  
NIGHT mode.  
• NIGHT mode may be  
selected when watching TV  
or playing a tape.  
Press NIGHT to cancel.  
• Previous settings are restored.  
• NIGHT mode is canceled  
when power is turned off or  
power failure occurs.  
I Using the 100 key  
When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the number keys, first press the 100  
key, and then enter the remaining two digits.  
I Rapid Tune  
Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching.  
I Audio Mute  
Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound. Press again to restore the previous sound level.  
I Phones  
Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones (not supplied) to the Phones Jack.  
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Picture Adjustment  
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.  
1
2
M
A
IN  
MENU  
1)Press  
select “TV.”  
LANGUAGE  
to  
TV  
VCR  
OC  
2)Press ACTION to  
display SET UP TV  
screen.  
C
H
C
L
K
EX I T  
SE  
LECT :  
SET  
:
ACT  
I
ON  
POWER  
100 Key  
NIGHT  
SET UP TV  
1)Press  
to select  
LOCK  
VIDEO ADJUST.  
CAPT I  
ON  
3
4
NUMBER  
Keys  
I NP  
U
T
SELE  
C
T
: TUNER  
V I  
D
E
O
A
DJUST  
2)Press to display  
screen.  
RAPID  
TUNE  
SELE  
C
T
:
:
:
SET  
END  
ACT  
I
ON  
SELECT/SET  
:CH UP  
:CH DOWN  
:VOL UP  
MUTE  
ACTION  
CO  
L
OR  
1)Press  
an adjustment item.  
(See below left.)  
2)Press  
adjust.  
to select  
:VOL DOWN  
T INT  
B
R
I
GH  
T
T
NESS  
P I  
C
UR  
E
SH  
A
R
M
P
N
AL  
E
SS  
NOR  
to  
SELE  
C
T :  
ADJUST :  
END  
:
ACT ION  
CO  
LOR  
To Reset Picture  
T INT  
B
R
I
GH  
T
N
E
SS  
Controls,  
P I  
C
TURE  
SH  
NOR  
A
RP  
AL  
N
E
SS  
press  
and to  
M
select and set  
SE  
L
ECT :  
“NORMAL.”  
SET  
END  
:
:
ACT ION  
All controls return to  
their factory settings.  
Picture Adjustment  
I COLOR Control  
Press ACTION three times to exit.  
5
Adjust color intensity.  
I TINT Control  
Adjust for natural flesh tones.  
I BRIGHTNESS Control  
Adjust picture brightness.  
I PICTURE Control  
Adjust picture intensity by  
adjusting both contrast and  
color level in the proper  
balance.  
I SHARPNESS Control  
Adjust picture sharpness.  
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TV Timer Features  
Ready Check List  
The clock is set to correct the time.  
ON-TIMER with Alarm  
This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 2  
modes (TV, Playback).  
You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute alarm  
that gradually increases in volume.  
Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM  
screen.  
1
1)Press  
to select  
SET PROGRAM  
“ON TIMER.”  
2
T I MER PROGRAMMING  
ON TIMER  
2)Press to display  
ON TIMER screen.  
SE  
SET  
END  
LECT :  
<Model VV-2003A unit shown>  
:
:
PROG  
O
N
T IMER  
1)Press  
to select  
6
:--  
AM CH --  
desired settings.  
3
ALAR  
M
:
ON  
2)Press to set the  
ON-TIMER TIME or  
ON-TIMER mode.  
SE  
L
ECT  
H
OU  
R
SE  
L
ECT :  
SET  
END  
:
:
PROG  
• Make sure a tape is  
inserted if Playback  
mode is selected.  
TIMER  
• ON-TIMERmode  
selectionorder  
CH02  
CH03  
CH125  
POWER  
VOL  
CH  
STOP/EJECT REW/  
PLAY/REPEAT FF/  
REC  
TIMER  
R
E
C
O
N
T
I
M
E
R
P
R
O
G
T
I
M
E
R
CH01  
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
A
U
D
I
O
I
N
PLAY  
ON TIMER  
indicator  
CH  
O
N
T IMER  
Press  
ALARM “ON” or  
“OFF.”  
to select  
6
:
00AM CH08  
4
ALAR  
SE EC  
ANCEL  
M
:
O
N
ABC  
L
C
T
ALARM  
:
SE T :  
ADD / DLT  
LEC  
SET  
END  
:
:
PROG  
When “ON” is selected,  
an alarm will gradually increase in volume for one  
minute or until canceled by pressing any button  
(including VOL + -).  
To Make Corrections,  
use  
and  
to move back and correct.  
Press PROG to set ON TIMER.  
• “ON TIMER SET” is displayed.  
• ON TIMER Indicator lights on the unit.  
5
Note  
If no button on the remote or unit  
(including a button used to turn off  
the alarm) is pressed within 60  
minutes after unit turns itself on,  
it will turn itself back off.  
To Cancel ON-TIMER,  
Repeat steps 1 and 2. Then, press ADD/DLT to  
clear the time in step 3. Now, press PROG to end.  
“ON TIMER END” briefly appears on-screen.  
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Sleep Timer  
This unit can be set for auto power off.  
SLEEP  
Press SLEEP repeatedly  
SLEEP TIMER 30  
SLEEP TIMER 60  
SLEEP TIMER 90  
SLEEP TIMER 00  
to set SLEEP TIMER.  
DISPLAY  
Pressing DISPLAY with sleep  
timer set displays remaining time.  
ADD/DLT  
Press SLEEP repeatedly  
until “SLEEP TIMER 00”  
appears to cancel.  
SELECT/SET  
:CH UP  
:CH DOWN  
:VOL UP  
:VOL DOWN  
Instant Alarm  
PROG  
You can set a timer alarm up to 60 min. Useful when you are  
cooking, etc.  
Press TIMER on the unit to display the  
instant alarm CANCEL/SET screen.  
1
2
Press CH  
on the  
5:20PM  
unit with CANCEL/SET  
screen displayed to set  
alarm. (Time changes in  
the order shown left.)  
1:00 (one minute)  
CANCEL : ADD/DLT  
02:00  
SET  
:
CH  
KEY ON UN IT  
2:00  
3:00  
one-minute  
increase  
RemainingTime  
until10:00  
• Pressing TIMER repeatedly on the unit  
will change display as follows.  
9:00  
10:00  
15:00  
20:00  
25:00  
30:00  
40:00  
50:00  
five-minute  
increase  
until30:00  
To cancel, press TIMER then press ADD/DLT on  
the remote while CANCEL/SET screen is displayed.  
ten-minute  
increase  
until60:00  
To increase timer in progress, repeat step 2. Time  
will be rounded up to next 1, 5, or 10 minute interval.  
(See chart left.)  
60:00 (Max)  
<Example>  
• If current time remaining is 12:15, countdown will  
restart from 15:00.  
• If current time remaining is 9:15, countdown will  
restart from 10:00.  
Note  
Alarm will sound at 0: 00.  
• While timer function is in progress,  
you can change channels on the unit  
with CH  
screen is not displayed.  
Press any button to stop.  
3
• The volume of the alarm gradually increases  
for one minute and then continues to beep  
until any button is pressed.  
while “CANCEL/SET”  
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Closed Caption System  
Closed Caption is ...  
This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs,  
but also makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone.  
Closed Caption Mode Feature  
Closed Caption Mode  
Selections  
Press ACTION  
Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2  
A narration of selected TV  
programs is displayed.  
Check TV program listings for  
CC(Closed Caption)  
to display MAIN MENU.  
1
2
M
A
IN  
MENU  
1)Press  
select “TV.”  
LANGUAGE  
to  
broadcasts.  
TV  
VCR  
OC  
2)Press ACTION to  
display SET UP  
TV screen.  
Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2  
The lower half of the screen  
will be blocked out. When the  
TV station broadcasts  
information, such as program  
listings, it will appear in this  
space.  
C
H
C
L
K
EX I T  
SE  
LECT :  
SET  
:
ACT  
I
ON  
SET UP TV  
1)Press  
to  
LOCK  
select “CAPTION”.  
2)Press to display  
CAPTION screen.  
CAPT I  
ON  
3
4
I NP  
U
T
SELE  
C
T
: TUNER  
V I  
D
E
O
A
DJUST  
Caption Mode: OFF  
Closed Caption / Text narration  
will not be displayed.  
SELE  
C
T
:
:
:
SET  
END  
ACT  
I
ON  
CAPTION  
1)Press  
to  
NOTE :  
CAPT I  
O
N
MODE  
:
CAP C1  
CAP C1  
select CAPTION  
MODE.  
CC ON MUTE  
:
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.  
2)Press  
SELECT :  
SET  
END  
:
:
repeatedly to  
select mode.  
(See left.)  
ACT  
I
ON  
OFF  
CAP C1  
TEXT C1  
TEXT C2  
CAP C2  
Press ACTION three times to return  
to the normal screen.  
5
Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program  
Record: Record normally.  
Closed Caption/ Text signal, if present, is recorded automatically.  
Playback: Start playback. Do above steps to select desired caption mode.  
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Caption On Mute Feature  
Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed  
when MUTE button is pressed for silence.  
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.  
1
MUTE  
M
A
IN  
MENU  
1)Press  
select “TV.”  
LANGUAGE  
to  
2
3
4
TV  
VCR  
OC  
2)Press ACTION to  
display SET UP TV  
screen.  
C
H
C
L
K
EX I T  
SE  
LECT :  
SET  
:
ACT  
I
ON  
SELECT/SET  
:CH UP  
:CH DOWN  
:VOL UP  
SET UP TV  
1)Press  
to  
LOCK  
CAPT I  
select “CAPTION”.  
2)Press to display  
CAPTION screen.  
ON  
SELE  
I NP  
V I  
U
T
C
T
: TUNER  
:VOL DOWN  
D
E
O
ADJUST  
SELE  
SET  
END  
C
T
:
:
:
ACT  
I
ON  
ACTION  
CAPTION  
1)Press  
to  
CAPT I  
O
N
MODE  
:
:
OFF  
CAP C1  
select CAPTION  
MODE.  
CC ON MUTE  
2)Press  
repeatedly to  
select “OFF.”  
SE  
LECT :  
SET  
:
:
END  
ACT  
I
ON  
1)Press  
to select  
CC ON MUTE.  
2)Press repeatedly  
to select desired  
mode.  
5
• Each press of will  
change the display as  
shown left.  
• The caption may be  
broadcast over CAP C1  
or C2.  
NO  
CAP C1  
CAP C2  
Press ACTION three times to return to  
the normal screen.  
6
7
Press MUTE to mute the sound and  
display closed captioning.  
• To cancel, press MUTE again.  
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Timer Recording  
You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while  
you are away.  
ReadyCheckList  
All connections are made.  
Your unit is plugged in.  
The clock is set to correct time.  
The tape is long enough.  
The record tab is in place.  
Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM  
screen.  
1
SET PROGRAM  
1) Press  
TIMER  
to select  
2
T I MER PROGRAMMING  
ON TIMER  
PROGRAMMING.  
<Model VV-2003A unit shown>  
2) Press to display  
SE  
SET  
END  
LECT :  
:
:
screen.  
PROG  
If a program is already in  
memory, press , and  
to select an unused  
program number.  
Press  
to select  
and or to set the  
recordingDATE.  
DATE  
START  
ST  
O
P
CH  
3
7
F
R
I
--:-- --:-- --  
T
OD  
A
Y
---------------------S-L-P-  
1~31 = One time  
POWER  
VOL  
CH  
STOP/EJECT REW/  
PLAY/REPEAT FF/  
REC  
TIMER  
R
E
C
O
N
T
I
M
E
R
P
R
O
G
T
I
M
E
R
SE  
L
EC  
T
C
START  
D
AT  
E
SELE  
T
:
:
:
DAILY = MON~FRI  
WEEKLY SUN~SAT  
= Same time once a week  
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
A
U
D
I
O
I
N
SET  
END  
P
RO  
G
/
ACT  
I
ON  
PROG TIMER indicator  
Example  
2
8
9
6
1
31  
SELECT  
/
Selection Order  
DAILY  
Todays  
7
Date  
WEEKLY  
(SAT)  
WEEKLY  
(MON)  
WEEKLY  
(SUN)  
Timer Recording Using  
unit Buttons  
Repeat step 3 to set:  
You can set a Timer Recording  
using ACTION key on the unit.  
(See page 11.)  
Start time, Stop time  
Channel (or LINE for outside source)  
Speed (SP, LP, SLP)  
CH  
VOL  
STOP/EJECT REW/  
P
1
2
3
4
DT STA  
R
T
ST  
12  
O
P
CH SPD  
08 SP  
Press PROG (or  
day 00  
9
:
p
:
:
00a  
-- --  
-- --  
:
:
-- --  
ACTION)toend the  
-- -- -- -- --  
-- -- --  
4
:
-- --:-- --:-- -- -- program.  
C
AN  
SELECT  
NTER  
END  
CEL  
:
A
1
DD/DLT  
To Enter More Programs,  
press to select  
and to set a blank  
program number, and  
then repeat step 3.  
-
8
:
E
:
:
P
R
O
G
/
AC  
T
I
ON  
Press STOP/EJECT and REW  
together without a tape inserted  
to display MAIN MENU.  
Press  
+ - to select VCR”  
and STOP/EJECT and REW  
together to display SET UP  
VCR screen.  
Press PROG twice (or ACTION)  
to exit this mode.  
5
Press  
to select TIMER  
• If you’re using a cable box, make sure that it is  
tuned to the desired channel and the power is  
left on for timer recording.  
PROGRAMand + to display  
the TIMER PROGRAM screen.  
Repeat main steps 3 ~ 5.  
• PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit.  
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Review, Replace or Clear Program  
Contents : (Recording is not in progress)  
Cancel a Timer Recording:  
(Recording is in progress)  
Hold down STOP for a few seconds  
to cancel the Timer Recording.  
• Any future daily or weekly recordings  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 20.  
1
2
will be performed as programmed.  
P
1
2
3
4
DT STA  
R
T
ST  
O
P
CH  
SPD  
Press  
to select  
day 9  
:
:
:
:
00  
p
12  
:
:
:
:
00  
a
08 SP  
125 SP  
10 SP  
8
10  
8
9
00  
00  
00  
a
p
p
12  
9
10  
00  
00  
00  
p
p
p
thedesiredprogram.  
10  
S
U
L
LP  
C
AN  
C
EL  
:
A
1
DD/DLT  
SELECT  
-
8
:
E
END  
NTER  
:
:
P
R
O
G
/
AC  
T
I
ON  
To Replace program...  
3
DATE  
S
TART  
S
TOP  
CH  
1) Press to display.  
2) Press to select  
and press or  
to set new program  
contents.  
8
SAT  
9
Y
:
00  
P
12  
:
00  
A
08  
ABC  
SP  
T
OD  
A
Y
CATEGOR  
:
MOVIE  
----------------------------------------------  
SE  
LEC  
T
START  
DATE  
SELE  
CT  
:
SET  
:
END  
:
P
RO  
G
/
ACTION  
3) PressPROG(or  
ACTION).  
ADD/DLT  
SELECT/SET  
:CH UP  
:CH DOWN  
:VOL UP  
To Clear program...  
P
1
2
3
4
DT STA  
R
T
ST  
O
P
CH  
SPD  
PressADD/DLT.  
-- --  
:
:
:
:
-- --  
:
-- -- --  
8
10  
8
9
00  
00  
00  
p
p
p
12  
9
:
:
:
00  
00  
00  
a
p
p
125 SP  
10 SP  
L
:VOL DOWN  
10  
S
U
10  
LP  
PROG  
STOP  
SELECT  
NTER  
END  
1
-
8
:
E
:
:
P
R
O
G
/
ACT  
I
ON  
Press PROG twice (or ACTION)  
to exit this mode.  
4
Notes  
• 2 minutes before Timer recording is performed,  
“PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC” appears and/  
or the PROG TIMER Indicator flashes. Be sure a  
cassette with record tab is loaded and the unit is in  
Stop mode.  
• If the start times of two programs overlap, the lower  
numbered program will have priority.  
• If the start time for a Timer Recording comes up during  
a normal recording or One Touch Recording (page 12),  
the Timer Recording will not be performed.  
• If there is a power interruption of more than one minute,  
the recording may not be performed or continued.  
• If “INCOMPLETE” appears after all items have been  
set, check all entries and make necessary corrections.  
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Tape Operation  
Search System is ...  
Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape.  
When timer recordings are made, program index and information are also included.  
These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings.  
Program End Search  
Index Search  
Go directly to the desired recording.  
Locates end point of recording for continuity.  
Press SEARCH twice in Playback  
PressSEARCH*  
INDEX SEARCH  
ENTER INDEX NUMBER:1  
USING 1-9 KEYS  
or Stop mode to display  
in Playback or  
Stop mode to  
1
2
1
2
PROGRAM END SEARCH screen  
.
display INDEX  
SEARCHscreen,  
and then press  
NUMBERKeysto  
select the  
FORWARD SEARCH:FF  
REVERSE SEARCH:REW  
NEXT : SEARCH  
Press FF to  
start search.  
PROGRAM END SEARCH  
EX I T : STOP  
SEARCH START:FF  
EXIT : SEARCH  
.
To cancel,  
press PLAY or STOP.  
recordingnumber.  
To calculate number,  
see below.  
Example of Program End Search operation.  
Press FF or REW  
to start search.  
PLAYBACKDIRECTION  
Fig.1  
Program 1  
Program 2 or BLANK  
INDEX SEARCH  
Play begins at  
Press SEARCH button  
End Point  
search end. To  
FF  
searchforwardor  
back 1 index,  
Fig.2  
Program 1  
Program 2  
BLANK  
BLANK  
press FF or REW  
while screen left in  
displayed (10 sec.).  
FOR  
WARD SEARCH:FF  
REVERSE SEARCH:REW  
Press SEARCH button  
End Point  
FF  
.
To cancel, press PLAYor STOP.  
Fig.3  
IfsearchexceedsafewsecondsinBLANKarea.  
Press SEARCH button  
Program 1  
Program 2  
BLANK  
I To calculate the Index Number  
Example 1:  
To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.  
FF  
End Point  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Upon locating end point...  
The unit searches slightly past end point,  
reverse searches, and plays the last few  
seconds of the program, then stops.  
Example 2:  
To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Press SEARCH button  
NOTE: indicates start points of each recording.  
Notes  
Note  
• Make each entry within 10 seconds, or the Index  
Search mode will be canceled.  
• If Index Search is started very close to an index  
mark, that index mark may not be counted in the  
search.  
• If Program End Search is started very  
close to an index mark, that mark may be  
skipped over.  
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Auto Operation Functions  
I Auto Shut Off  
<Model VV-2003A unit shown>  
No broadcast signal in TV (Only when  
Weak Signal Display is set to OFF),  
blank tape is Played for 5 minutes  
=> Power turns off  
• This feature is canceled if any button is  
pressed during above mode.  
I Auto Playback  
Insert a tape in Power off mode  
=> Power turns on  
• Playback begins if tape has no record tab.  
POWER  
VOL  
CH  
STOP/EJECT REW/  
PLAY/REPEAT FF/  
REC  
TIMER  
R
E
C
O
N
T
I
M
E
R
P
R
O
G
T
I
M
E
R
I Auto Rewind (except for Recording)  
Tape reaches its end  
V
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E
O
I
N
A
U
D
I
O
I
N
=> Rewind => Stop  
FF  
REW  
I Playback Auto Eject (Repeat Play is “OFF”)  
Tape with no record tab reaches its end  
Rewind => Stop => Eject  
Tape Position Display  
To find out present tape position and amount of tape  
remaining.  
Tape position is displayed for VHS-C Cassettes  
type, tapes under 30 minutes, and some other  
tapes, but the position is not correct.  
TAPE  
POSITION  
NUMBER  
Keys  
Press TAPE POSITION to detect  
current tape position.  
1
SEARCH  
• “DETECTING TAPE POSITION”  
is displayed only when a  
DETECTING TAPE POSITION  
SELECT/SET  
:CH UP  
:CH DOWN  
:VOL UP  
cassette is first inserted and it  
takes several seconds for  
correct tape position to appear.  
:VOL DOWN  
• The present tape position  
indication and amount of tape  
remaining (according to tape  
SLP  
FF  
R 120 MIN.  
speed) is displayed.  
• Tape remaining time display may  
not be precise.  
REW  
BEGIN  
END  
Press TAPE POSITION (or wait 5  
seconds) to return to the normal screen.  
2
Note  
• This function cannot display exact amount of  
tape remaining for tapes 30 minutes or less, or  
for tapes over 120 minutes in length.  
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Tape Operation (continued)  
Zero Search  
To quickly return to a specific tape counter location.  
Repeat Play  
Set to see a recording over and over.  
Press ACTION to display  
Press DISPLAY during playback to  
MAIN MENU.  
display the Counter.  
1
1
M
A
IN  
MENU  
1) Press  
to select “VCR.”  
2) Press  
ACTION to  
Press COUNTER  
0:00:00  
RESET at the  
2
2
TV  
VCR  
OC  
LANGUAGE  
EX I T  
desired position to  
reset to “0:00:00.”  
C
H
C
L
K
SE  
L
E
C
T :  
display SET  
UP VCR  
screen.  
SET  
:
ACT  
I
ON  
BEGIN  
END  
Continue playback, rewind, or  
fast forward.  
1)Press  
to  
3
4
5
SET UP  
VCR  
select  
3
REPEAT PLAY  
PROGRAMMING  
:
OFF  
“REPEAT  
PLAY.”  
T
I
MER  
Press STOP.  
2)Press to  
set REPEAT  
PLAY “ON” or  
“OFF.”  
SELE  
SET  
END  
CT  
:
:
:
Press CM/ZERO  
in stop mode to  
ACT  
I
ON  
1:23:45  
start ZERO  
SEARCH.  
: Presentpositionmark  
: Zeropositionmark  
Press ACTION twice  
to end setup.  
BEGIN  
END  
4
• Unit goes into FF or REW mode and stops at  
the last point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.  
Notes  
Note  
• Playback repeats when tape end is reached or  
unrecorded portion over 30 seconds is detected.  
• During playback, you may also press PLAY/  
REPEAT repeatedly on the unit to select  
REPEAT “ON” or “OFF.”  
• If a blank portion exists on the tape, and  
depending on the position of the mark, the  
mark display may be out of position.  
Commercial Skip  
By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback mode  
you can skip over 1 to 3 minutes of recorded tape in  
just a few seconds.  
Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to  
select skip time in Play mode.  
• Noindicationappears.  
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Special VCR Features  
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF  
When “ON” is selected, the picture is displayed even  
when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent.  
Press ACTION to display MAIN  
DISPLAY  
MENU.  
1
M
A
IN  
MENU  
1)Press  
to select “CH.”  
2)Press ACTION  
to display SET  
UP CHANNEL  
screen.  
COUNTER  
RESET  
2
VCR LANGUAGE  
TV  
EX I T  
C
H
CLOCK  
SELECT/SET  
:CH UP  
:CH DOWN  
:VOL UP  
SE  
L
E
C
T :  
SET  
:
ACT  
I
ON  
SET UP CHANNEL  
1)Press  
to  
:VOL DOWN  
ANTENN  
A
:
CABLE  
select WEAK  
SIGNAL  
3
A
U
T
O
S
E
T
C
H
A
NNE  
S
L
CAP  
T
I
ON  
W
EAK  
I
GNAL  
D
I
SPLAY:OFF  
CM/ZERO  
ACTION  
DISPLAY .  
2)Press to set  
“ON” or “OFF.”  
SELE  
SET  
END  
CT  
:
:
:
ACT  
I
ON  
Notes  
• “ON” =Picture is displayed regardless of signal  
condition, and may not always be clearly  
visible.  
“OFF” =Screen turns solid blue when signal is  
absent or weak.  
• If unit is connected to equipment which has blue  
back feature, selecting “ON” will have no effect on  
theotherequipment.  
Press ACTION twice  
to return to the normal screen.  
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VCR Lock  
All operations are prohibited except Timer recording  
and tape eject. Useful for families with small children.  
In stop mode, hold  
down REC on the unit  
VCR  
L
OCK  
ACT IVATED  
without a cassette  
inserted for 7 seconds  
to turn “ON.” Please  
ignore NO CASSETTE  
warning.  
POWER  
VOL  
CH  
STOP/EJECT REW/  
PLAY/REPEAT FF/  
REC  
TIMER  
R
E
C
O
N
T
I
M
E
R
P
R
O
G
T
I
M
E
R
V
I
D
E
O
I
N
A
U
D
I
O
I
N
VC  
R
L
OCK  
OFF  
Repeat above with or  
without cassette to  
turn “OFF.”  
REC  
• VCR Lock is canceled automatically  
after about 24 hours if clock is set.  
Auto Power On  
VCR Lock is activated.  
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Special VCR Features (continued)  
Channel Caption is ...  
Station names, e.g. ABC, TNN, etc. are set so they  
will appear when a channel is selected. Choose 24  
preset names.  
Channel Caption  
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.  
1
M
A
IN  
MENU  
1)Press  
to select “CH.”  
2
3
4
VCR LANGUAGE  
TV  
2)Press ACTION  
to display SET  
UP CHANNEL  
screen.  
EX I T  
C
H
CLOCK  
SE  
L
E
C
T :  
SET  
:
ACT  
I
ON  
SET UP CHANNEL  
1)Press  
to  
ANTENN  
A
:
CABLE  
select CHANNEL  
CAPTION.  
A
U
T
O
S
E
T
C
H
A
NNE  
L
CAP  
GNAL  
T
I
ON  
W
EAK  
S
I
D
I
SPLAY:OFF  
2)Press to  
display screen.  
SELE  
SET  
C
T
:
:
:
END  
ACT  
I
ON  
ADD/DLT  
1)Press  
to  
SELECT/SET  
:CH UP  
:CH DOWN  
:VOL UP  
CHANNEL CAPT  
I
ON  
select a station.  
2)Press to  
move cursor to  
the right.  
PB  
S
ABC  
--  
--  
--  
--  
--  
--  
--  
--  
ACTION  
C
NN  
CBS  
FOX  
NBC  
ESPN  
HBO  
:VOL DOWN  
SELE  
SET  
END  
CT  
:
:
:
ACT  
I
O
N
3)Press  
to  
select channel  
CHANNEL CAPT  
I
O
N
number.  
CBC  
62  
21  
52  
TNT  
UPN  
4--2  
4)Press to set  
preset captions.  
• Repeat step 4 until the  
C
TV  
T
SN  
W
B
3--5  
GLOB 123  
DSC  
CLEA  
R
CT  
:
:
:
:
ADD  
/
I
DLT  
SELE  
SET  
END  
CaptionListiscomplete.  
ACT  
O
N
To Make Corrections  
Press  
Press  
, then to select channel number.  
to change, or ADD/DLT to delete.  
Press ACTION four times to end setup.  
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V-Chip Control Feature  
Process of V-Chip Control  
F
V-Chip Control Feature is...  
This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows  
you to block unwanted TV usage based on US  
MOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings.  
Enter Code  
Setup  
Blocking  
Enter Secret Code  
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or  
changeratingsettings.  
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.  
1
NUMBER Keys  
ADD/DLT  
M
A
IN  
MENU  
1)Press  
select “TV.”  
LANGUAGE  
to  
2
3
4
TV  
VCR  
OC  
2)Press ACTION to  
display SET UP TV  
screen.  
C
H
C
L
K
EX I T  
SELECT/SET  
:CH UP  
:CH DOWN  
:VOL UP  
SE  
LECT :  
SET  
:
ACT  
I
ON  
:VOL DOWN  
SET UP TV  
1)Press  
to select  
LOCK  
CAPTI  
LOCK.  
ON  
I NP  
U
T
SELE  
C
T
: TUNER  
2)Press to display  
screen.  
V I  
D
E
O
A
D
J
U
ST  
ACTION  
SELE  
C
T
:
:
:
SET  
END  
ACT  
I
ON  
LOCK  
1)Press number  
keys to enter your  
secret code.  
ENTER  
4
-
D
I
G
I
T
CODE  
----  
2)Enter same code  
again for confirmation.  
ENTER  
END  
:
:
0-9  
ACT  
I
ON  
• Step 2) not necessary  
when changing rating  
or secret code.  
• Take care that you are  
not observed entering  
the secret code.  
To Make Corrections  
Press repeatedly to  
move the cursor. Press  
number keys to make  
the correction.  
Changing your secret code  
• You will need your current  
code. Do steps 1 ~ 4. In step  
5, press ADD/DLT to clear  
current code. Repeat steps 4  
and 5 to enter new code.  
LOCK  
-
DIGIT CODE  
Press to display US  
Ratings menu  
CONFIRM  
4
Notes  
5
• DO NOT forget your secret code.  
(seepage28).  
****  
RECOGN  
I
ZED  
• Once ratings are set, restricted tapes  
or programs cannot be accessed  
unless the secret code is entered.  
****  
Or  
CHANGE CODE  
CONTINUE  
END ACT  
:
ADD/DLT  
:
Press ACTION  
three times to exit.  
:
I
O
N
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V-Chip Control Feature (continued)  
If LOCK menu is not displayed, do  
“Enter Secret Code” steps on page 27.  
Process of V-Chip Control Feature  
Enter Code  
Setup  
Blocking  
Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings  
Setup US MOVIES Ratings  
LOCK  
LOCK  
1)Press  
select US TV  
PROGRAMS.  
2)Press to set  
“ON” or “OFF.”  
to  
1)Press  
select US  
MOVIES.  
to  
US MOVIES  
CHANGE SET  
US TV PROGRAMS  
CHANGE SET  
:
NGS  
:
O
FF  
FF  
US MOVIES  
:
O
FF  
T
I
1
1
CHANGE SET  
US TV PROGRAMS  
CHANGE SET  
T
I
I
NGS  
O
:
O
FF  
T
I
NGS  
T
NGS  
NEXT PAGE  
NEXT PAGE  
2)Press to set  
SELE  
CT  
:
:
:
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
SET  
“ON” or “OFF.”  
END  
ACT  
I
ON  
END  
ACT  
I
ON  
I “ON” => V-Chip Control is activated.  
I “OFF” => V-Chip Control is deactivated.  
I “ON” => V-Chip Control is activated.  
I “OFF” => V-Chip Control is deactivated.  
Note  
Note  
• “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip  
setting menu. Not necessary except when  
viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts.  
• “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting  
menu. Not necessary except when viewing  
Canadian tapes or broadcasts.  
LOCK  
LOCK  
1)Press  
to  
1)Press  
to  
US MOVIES  
CHANGE SET  
US TV PROGRAMS  
CHANGE SET  
:
NGS  
:
O
FF  
FF  
US MOVIES  
CHANGE SET  
US TV PROGRAMS  
CHANGE SET  
:
NGS  
:
O
FF  
FF  
select  
select  
T
I
2
3
T
I
2
3
O
O
CHANGE  
CHANGE  
T
I
NGS  
T
I
NGS  
NEXT PAGE  
NEXT PAGE  
SETTINGS.  
2)Press to  
display screen.  
SETTINGS.  
2)Press to  
display screen.  
SELE  
C
T
:
:
:
SELE  
C
T
:
:
:
SET  
SET  
END  
ACT  
I
ON  
END  
ACT  
I
ON  
V
I
E
W
NR PROGRAMS  
?
:
YES  
V
I
EW  
NR PROGRAMS  
?
:
YES  
1)Press  
to select  
VIEW NR  
PROGRAMS?.  
2)Press to set  
“YES” or “NO.”  
1)Press  
to select  
VIEW NR  
PROGRAMS?.  
2)Press to set  
“YES” or “NO.”  
UNLOCKED  
TV  
-
Y
G
UNLOCKED  
FV  
TV  
-
Y7  
PG  
PG  
R
-
13  
17  
TV-  
TV-  
TV-  
TV-  
G
V
V
V
S
S
S
L
L
L
D
D
PG  
14  
MA  
NC  
X
-
CONTAINS NO RATING  
CONTAINS NO RATING  
SELE  
C
T
:
:
SET  
ON  
:
SELE  
END  
C
T
:
:
SET  
ON  
:
END  
ACT  
I
ACT  
I
NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS  
NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS  
Some movies, such as old movies or  
foreign movies usually have no ratings.  
Some TV shows, such as news, sports,  
weather, bulletins, and emergency  
information usually have no ratings.  
V
I
E
W
NR PROGRAMS  
?
:
YES  
V
I
E
W
NR PROGRAMS  
?
:
YES  
Press  
to  
Press  
to  
UNLOCKED  
TV  
-
Y
G
UNLOCKED  
FV  
TV  
-
Y7  
PG  
PG  
R
NC  
X
select and to  
set ratings to be  
blocked.  
select and to  
set ratings to be  
blocked.  
4
4
-
13  
17  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
-
-
-
-
G
V
V
V
S
S
S
L
L
L
D
D
PG  
14  
MA  
-
GENERAL AUD  
SELE  
END  
I
ENCE  
SET  
FOR ALL CH  
I
LDREN  
CT  
:
:
SELE  
CT  
:
:
SET  
ON  
:
(See ratings  
chart next page.)  
(See ratings  
charts next page.)  
• Ratingshighlighted  
in Green will be  
blocked. Ratings in  
white letters will not  
beblocked.  
END  
ACT  
I
:
ACT  
I
ON  
Note  
• You may select from  
standard TV ratings  
(chart 1), or customize to  
a specific content rating  
(chart 2).  
Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK  
menu and continue with US TV  
PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (this  
page).  
5
Or, press ACTION four times to exit.  
Press ACTION four times  
to exit this mode.  
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Process of V-Chip Control Feature  
Enter Code  
Setup  
Blocking  
US MOVIES RATINGS  
Blocking Message  
<When V-Chip Control is activated>  
G
GENERAL AUDIENCE:  
All ages admitted.  
• If a program or  
ABC  
PARENTAL GUIDANCE:  
Some material may not be suitable for  
children.  
PG  
movie exceeds the  
ratings you have  
PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED  
set, a message will  
PG-13 PARENTS CAUTIONED:  
RATING:PG  
-13  
ACCESS CODE  
----  
appear on a black  
background and  
sound is muted.  
Some material may be inappropriate  
for children under 13.  
ENTER  
:
0
-9  
R
RESTRICTED:  
Children under 17 must be  
accompanied by a parent or adult.  
To View a Blocked Program / Movie  
NC-17 OVER AGE 17 ONLY:  
No one 17 and under admitted.  
ADULTS ONLY:  
[Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control]  
Enter your secret code (ACCESS CODE)  
in the Blocking Message screen.  
X
• V-Chip Control is reactivated when power is  
turned off or power failure occurs.  
[Deactivate V-Chip Control]  
US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS:Chart 1  
Enter your secret code (steps 1-4 page 27).  
Then, set US MOVIES and/or US TV  
TV-Y  
FOR ALL CHILDREN:  
Content specifically geared to young  
viewers ages 2-6.  
PROGRAMS to “OFF” using  
and  
keys. (Ratings set on page 28 is retained  
and will be in effect when V-Chip Control is  
activated again.)  
TV-Y7  
FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER:  
May contain mild physical or comedic  
violence which may frighten children  
under 7.  
TV-G  
GENERAL AUDIENCE:  
Contains little or no violence, strong  
language, or sexual dialogue or  
situations.  
DISPLAY  
TV-PG  
PARENTAL GUIDANCE:  
May contain infrequent coarse  
language,limitedviolence,some  
suggestive sexual dialogue and  
situations.  
TV-14  
PARENTS CAUTIONED:  
May contain sophisticated themes,  
sexual situations, strong language, and  
moreintenseviolence.  
SELECT/SET  
:CH UP  
:CH DOWN  
:VOL UP  
TV-MA  
MATURE AUDIENCE:  
May contain mature themes, profane  
language, graphic violence, and sexual  
situations.  
:VOL DOWN  
ACTION  
US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 2  
FantasyViolence  
Violence  
FV  
V
SexualSituations  
AdultLanguage  
S
L
SexuallySuggestiveDialogue  
D
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On-Screen Display (OSD)  
VCR Status & Clock Display  
Blue Screen Display  
Whenever a blank section of a tape comes  
up in Play mode, or when the selected  
channel has no broadcast signal with the  
Weak Signal Display set to “OFF” (see  
page 25), the screen will turn solid blue.  
PressDISPLAY  
to display or remove the overlay.  
Channel Caption  
(See page 26.)  
Function Status  
Counter  
Current Time  
Channel & Function Display  
ABC  
34  
SP  
REC  
0: 25  
12:00PM  
-
0
:
12  
:
Rec Time  
Remaining  
(OTR mode only,  
see page 12.)  
When a function button is pressed (PLAY,  
FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit  
mode or channel number will be displayed.  
(Some station names may also appear if  
Channel Caption is set. See page 26.)  
08  
A
BC  
Tape Speed  
These displays will alert you to a missed  
operation or provide further instructions.  
Warning and Instruction Displays  
Page  
OSD  
Caution  
PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE  
PROGRAMMING  
• If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording,  
or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not set...  
8 - 11  
3, 12  
CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB  
• If you press REC, and a cassette is inserted with  
no record tab...  
TO CANCEL TIMER REC HOLD DOWN • If you press STOP during a Timer Recording...  
21  
12  
STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 SEC  
• If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC without a  
cassette inserted...  
NO CASSETTE  
PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE  
• If the unit is not in Stop mode or a cassette with  
record tab is not inserted two minutes before a  
Timer Recording is about to begin...  
PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC  
20, 21  
4
• If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing  
back a tape...  
VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING  
PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING  
CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL  
END: PLAY KEY  
• If you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT  
or POWER while the unit is in VCR Lock mode...  
VCR LOCK ACTIVATED  
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Before Requesting Service  
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit.  
Correction  
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.  
• Set POWER button to ON.  
Power  
No power…  
Correction  
Monitor  
• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8)  
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.  
• Set POWER button to ON.  
No picture or sound...  
• Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in  
the SET UP TV menu. (P. 15)  
• Adjust VOLUME control. (P. 14)  
• Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 15)  
• Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 15)  
• Install a directional antenna.  
• Make sure the selected channel is in unit’s memory. (P. 10, 11)  
• Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.  
Poor picture with normal sound...  
Poor sound with normal picture...  
Poor TV reception...  
No color or poor color...  
Ghost (multiple) images...  
TV programs cannot be watched...  
Channel cannot be selected...  
VCR  
TV program cannot be  
recorded...  
Correction  
• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8)  
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)  
• Check that clock is set to current time and date.  
• Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to  
channel to be recorded.  
Timer recording cannot be  
performed…  
• Set recording Start/Stop times correctly. (P. 20-21)  
• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power  
interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer  
recording even after power is restored.  
No playback picture, or the playback • Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P. 4)  
picture is noisy or contains streaks... • Try Head Cleaning. (P. 4)  
VCR cannot be controlled...  
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 25)  
• Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.  
Remote Control  
Unit cannot be controlled...  
Correction  
• Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P. 7) so that signal is  
unobstructed.  
• Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 3)  
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 25)  
• Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light  
may cause signal interference.  
ACTION, PROG and FM/TV  
buttons cannot be selected...  
• Check remote batteries.  
Miscellaneous  
Correction  
Video cassette cannot be inserted... • Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.  
Video cassette cannot be removed...  
Tape cannot be ejected or inserted...  
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.  
• Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after turning POWER off, then back on.  
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P. 3)  
Video cassette ejects when a  
recording is started, or the power  
is turned off for timer recording...  
In Stop mode, the VCR motor  
• To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for  
about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play  
mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.  
(CYLINDER) continues to rotate...  
VCR cannot be controlled...  
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)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.  
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for  
product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA(7262).  
To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
or send e-mail to : [email protected].  
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Limited Warranty  
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS  
COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC  
CORPORATION OF AMERICA  
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF  
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.,  
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial  
Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products  
Limited Warranty  
LimitedWarranty Coverage  
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic  
Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”)  
will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original  
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or  
(b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product.The decision to repair or replace will be made by the  
warrantor.  
Product  
Parts  
Labor  
Service  
Contact Number  
Camcorder  
One (1) Year (except  
CCD Image Sensor)  
Ninety (90) Days Carry-In or Mail-In  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
CCD Image Sensor - 6 Ninety (90) Days  
(Six) Months  
DVD/VCR Deck, One (1) Year  
A/V Mixer  
TV/VCR, TV/DVD, One (1) Year (except  
Ninety (90) Days Carry-In or Mail-In  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
Ninety (90) Days Carry-In: 21CRT  
and Smaller  
TV/DVD/VCR  
Combination  
CRT)  
CRT - Two (2) Years  
In-Home or Carry-In:  
Ninety (90) Days  
22CRT and Larger  
TV/HDR  
Combination  
One (1) Year (except  
CRT)  
CRT - Two (2) Years  
Ninety (90) Days In-Home or Carry-In 1-888-843-9788  
Ninety (90) Days  
Rechargeable  
Batteries  
Ten (10) Days  
Not Applicable  
Carry-In or Mail-In  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
(in exchange for  
defective item)  
Tape  
(in exchange for  
defective item)  
Memory Cards  
(in exchange for  
defective item)  
Five (5) Days  
Not Applicable  
Not Applicable  
Carry-In or Mail-In  
Carry-In or Mail-In  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
Ninety (90) Days  
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period,  
there will be no charge for parts.You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home  
service, as applicable, during the warranty period.  
If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to  
products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to  
the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of  
the original purchase date is required for warranty service.  
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service  
For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-Home Service (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact  
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.  
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the  
authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible  
that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of  
the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.  
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]  
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Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions  
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT  
COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on  
the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures  
on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen  
data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which  
occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures  
which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty  
installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power  
line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or  
other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other  
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.  
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY  
COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH  
OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone  
remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or  
images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for  
illustration only.)  
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or  
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state  
to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact  
your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’  
s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.  
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE  
APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AREYOUR  
RESPONSIBILITY.  
Customer Services Directory  
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer  
Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:  
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm,  
EST. or send e-mail : [email protected]  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users,TTY : 1-877-833-8855  
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your  
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.  
Accessory Purchases:  
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users,TTY : 1-866-605-1277  
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032  
(Monday-Friday 6 am-5 pm; Saturday 6 am-10:30 am, PST)  
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)  
Service in Puerto Rico  
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory  
Servicenter:  
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,  
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
Phone (787)750-4300 Fax (787)768-2910  
As of August 2002  
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta  
Connexiones/Configuracion Inicial  
Ajuste Manual del Reloj  
Si el ajuste automático del reloj no se  
ha completado, ajuste el reloj  
manualmente de la siguiente manera:  
Conecte por favor todas las conexiones  
del cable o de la antena antes de turing  
potencia. Conectando el cordon AC de la VCR  
en toma de pared iniciara automaticamente la  
bConectando
1) Presione la tecla ACTION en el  
control remoto para visualizar la  
pantalla del menú RELOJ.  
2) Presione LM para seleccionar  
el mes y para ajustar. De la  
misma forma, seleccione y  
ajuste la fecha, año, hora y DST  
(Hora de Verano).  
Para Ant./Cable  
Conecte Ant./Cable a la entrada de  
antena de laTV (VHF/UHF).  
Para Sistema Digital de Satelite (DSS)/  
Convertidor de cable  
Conecte la salida del convertidor de cable la  
"VHF/UHF" con el RF cable.  
3) Presione dos veces la tecla  
ACTION para poner el RELOJ  
en marcha y salir.  
Realizando Configuracion Inicial  
Ajustar de nuevo el reloj  
Tape el cable electrico de la unidad en el  
enchufe de pared de la CA. POWER de  
la prensa en el telecontrol o la unidad.  
La unidad se adelanta y comienzo auto  
del canal y del reloj.  
Presione ACTION para exhiba  
1
el menú.  
1
Presione  
MENU PRINC IPAL  
LM  
para  
2
3
4
TV  
V
C
R
IDIOMA  
SA IR  
seleccionar  
“RELOJ,y  
luego presione  
ACTION.  
Si usa convertidor de  
cable, enciendala y  
C
A
G
N
A
L
RE  
L
O
J
L
CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING  
E
L
E
IR  
:
F I JAR : ACT I ON  
seleccione el Servicio  
Publico de Canales de  
Television (PBS) en su  
horario de uso o tiempo  
de su zona. Si utiliza  
Presione  
LM para  
seleccionar  
“MANUAL”  
y luego  
F
I JAR  
RELOJ  
F
I
JAC  
I
ON AUTOMAT CA  
I
MANUAL  
receptor DSS este debe  
de estar apagado.  
AJUSTE ZONA HORA  
:
0
AUTO CLOCK SET  
ELE  
I JAR  
TER  
G
I
R
:
:
F
PROCEEDING  
M
I
NAR  
:
ACT ON  
I
presione  
.
CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY  
F
I JAR  
RELOJ  
Presione  
LM y  
para  
seleccionar  
y ajustar la  
hora y la  
fecha.  
:
4 / 5/2003 SAB 12  
00PM  
Selecciones se  
realizaran  
VERAN  
O
:
ACT  
2
/ 6/2002  
SETT  
W
G
ED 12:00  
DST:  
CH 10  
PM  
O
N
ELE  
G
I
R
HORA  
2
I
N
:
automaticamente cuando  
la configuracion termine,  
la pantalla siguiente  
aparecera.  
ELEG  
I
R
:
:
A
UTO  
CLOCK SET  
F
I
I JAR  
N
I
C
I
AR:ACT  
I
ON  
CO  
MP  
LETED  
Si "AUTO CLOCK SET IS  
INCOMPLETE" aparece en  
pantalla, coloque el tiempo  
usando el procedimiento  
manual (MANUAL CLOCK  
SET), vealo enseguida.  
Presione ACTION dos veces  
para que el reloj comience a  
A
UTO  
C
L
OCK SET  
5funcionar y salir desde este  
I S I NCO  
MPLETE  
modo.  
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY  
ESSING ACTION KEY  
PR  
Por ayuda, llame al : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a : c[email protected]  
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Operaciones básicas para la  
reproducción  
Grabación con temporizador  
Exhiba FIJAR PROGRAMACION.  
Inserte un casete.  
Presione PROG.  
1
• Elvideograbadorcombinadoseenciende  
1
2
automáticamente.  
Exhiba  
F
IJAR PROGRA  
M
ACION  
Presione PLAY.  
• Lareproduccióncomienza  
automáticamente si el casete no tiene la  
lengüetaparaprevencióndegrabación.  
TEMPORIZADOR.  
1) Presione LM  
para seleccionar.  
2) Presione para  
exhibir.  
TEMP  
O
R
l
ZADOR  
2
ENCENDIDO AUTOMATICO  
ELE  
I JAR  
TER  
G
l
R
:
:
F
M
l
NAR  
:
PROG  
I Para encontrar una escena en particular  
Búsqueda hacia adelante => Presione FF  
Búsqueda hacia atrás => Presione REW  
I Para ver una imagen fija (congelada) => Presione  
PAUSE/SLOW  
Si ya existe un programa en la memoria,  
presione LM y para seleccionar un número  
de programa sin usar.  
I Para ver en cámara lenta => Mantenga pulsado el  
botón PAUSE/SLOW en el modo de imagen fija  
I Para ver imágenes cuadro a cuadro => Presione  
PAUSE/SLOW en el modo de imagen fija  
I Para parar => Presione STOP  
I Para rebobinar la cinta => Presione REW  
I Para hacer avanzar la cinta rápidamente =>  
Presione FF  
FECHA INICIO PARADA  
C
A
Ajuste la fecha de  
grabación.  
7
VIE  
--:-- --:-- --  
H
O
Y
3
---------------------S-L-P-  
1) Presione LM  
ELEGIR FECHA DE INICIO  
para seleccionar.  
ELE  
I JAR  
TER  
G
l
R
:
:
F
2) Presione  
o
M
l
NAR  
:
PROG / ACTION  
para ajustar.  
I Para expulsar la cinta => Presione EJECT  
en el control remoto o STOP/EJECT en el  
videograbador combinado  
1 - 31 = Grabación única  
DIARIO = a la misma hora de lunes a viernes  
SEMANAL = a la misma hora una vez a la  
semana  
Operaciones básicas para la  
grabación  
Fecha de hoy  
Inserte un casete con la lengüeta  
Repita el paso 3 para ajustar:  
para prevención de grabado.  
hora de comienzo, hora de parada, canal  
(o LINEA para una fuente exterior), velocidad  
(SP, LP, SLP)  
1
2
3
• El videograbador combinado se enciende  
automáticamente.  
Seleccione el canal.  
Presione CH LM o las teclas  
P
1
2
3
4
FE INIC PARADA CA VEL  
DI 9 :00p 12 :00  
08 SP  
Termine el  
a
numéricas correspondiente.  
-- --  
-- --  
-- --  
:
:
:
-- --  
-- --  
-- --  
:
:
:
-- -- --  
-- -- --  
-- -- --  
programa.  
4
Seleccione la velocidad de grabación.  
Presione PROG  
(o ACTION.)  
C
ELE  
ENTRAR  
TERM I NAR  
AN  
C
ELAR ADD/DLT  
:
PresioneSPEED.  
G
IR 1-8 :  
:
SP = reproducción normal  
:
PROG / ACT ON  
I
LP = reproducción larga  
SLP = reproducción super larga  
• La velocidad seleccionada debe aparecer  
en la pantalla.  
Para introducir más programas.  
presione LM y para seleccionar y  
ajustar el número de programa en  
blanco, y luego repita los pasos 3 y 4.  
Comience la grabación.  
Presione REC.  
4
• Para editar partes no deseadas de una  
Salga de este modo.  
grabación, presionePAUSE/SLOWpara  
hacer una pausa durante la grabación.  
• No podrá ver otro canal durante la  
grabación.  
Presione PROG dos veces (o  
5ACTION.)  
Si está usando un decodificador de TV  
cable, asegúrese que se encuentra en el  
canal deseado y que la alimentación  
queda conectada para grabar con  
temporizador.  
I Para parar => Presione STOP.  
I El videograbador combinado deja  
de grabar a una hora prefijada.  
(Grabación de un toque)  
El indicador PROG TIMER se enciende  
en el videograbador combinado.  
Presione REC repetidamente para  
ajustar la hora de grabación (30 min  
- 4 horas.)  
Grabación normal  
0:30  
2:00  
1:00  
1:30  
4:00  
3:00  
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INDEX  
P Phones .................................................. 14  
Playback ............................................... 12  
Picture Adjustment................................ 15  
Program End Search ............................ 22  
A Accessories ................................................ 3  
Audio Mute ................................................ 14  
Auto Operation Functions ......................... 23  
B Batteries .......................................................3  
BeforeRequestingService.......................... 31  
BlockingMessage....................................... 29  
BlueScreenDisplay .................................... 30  
Q QualityPicture ......................................... 4  
R RapidTune ............................................ 14  
Rec(ord) ................................................ 12  
Record/PlaybackSpeedSettings ............. 4  
RemoteControlButtons ........................... 6  
RepeatPlay ........................................... 24  
ResetLanguage,Channels,Clock ......... 10  
Resetunit ................................................ 9  
ReverseSearch..................................... 12  
Rewind................................................... 12  
C CaptionOnMute ......................................... 19  
Channel ................................................ 10,30  
ChannelCaption.......................................... 26  
Clock .......................................................... 10  
ClosedCaption ........................................... 18  
CommercialSkip ......................................... 24  
Connections..................................................8  
Connections,DSS/CableBox ......................8  
Connections,Antenna/Cable ........................8  
CopyYourTapes(Dubbing) ....................... 13  
D DST(DaylightSavingTime) ..........................4  
E Ejecttape .................................................... 12  
F Fast Forward .............................................. 12  
ForwardSearch .......................................... 12  
Frame by Frame Advance .......................... 12  
FrontPanelIndicators ...................................7  
FunctionDisplay ......................................... 30  
S SecretCode........................................... 27  
ServicenterList ...................................... 32  
SleepTimer............................................ 17  
SlowMotion............................................ 12  
SpanishQuickUseGuide ................. 34,35  
SpecialVCRFeatures....................... 25,26  
Specifications ........................................... 4  
StillPicture ............................................. 12  
STOP .................................................... 12  
T TapeErasurePrevention ......................... 3  
TapePositionDisplay............................. 23  
TimeZoneAdjust ................................... 11  
TimerProgramReview,Replace,Clear . 21  
TimerRecording .................................... 20  
TimerRecordingCancellation ................ 21  
TVOperation ......................................... 14  
TVTimerFeatures ............................ 16,17  
H HeadCleaning ..............................................4  
I
ImportantSafeguardsandPrecautions .........2  
IndexSearch .............................................. 22  
InitialSetup ...................................................8  
InputMode .................................................. 13  
InstantAlarm............................................... 17  
L Language .................................................... 10  
LimitedWarranty ......................................... 33  
LocationofControls ................................ 6 - 7  
N NIGHTMode .............................................. 14  
O 100Key ...................................................... 14  
OneTouchRecording................................. 12  
ON-TIMERwithAlarm................................. 16  
U Unit,Front/RearView ............................... 7  
USMOVIES/TVPROGRAMSRatings ... 29  
V VCR Lock .............................................. 25  
VCR Status & Clock Display .................. 30  
V-ChipControlFeature ................... 29 - 31  
W WarningandInstructionDisplays ........... 30  
WeakSignalDisplayON/OFF ................ 25  
Z ZeroSearch........................................... 24  
PanasonicConsumerElectronicsCompany,  
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America  
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,  
New Jersey 07094  
Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”),  
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.  
Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5  
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
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