Panasonic PV-C2542 - Manuals

Page 2 - Important Safeguards and Precautions; INSTALLATION; USING THE UNIT

2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Important Safeguards and Precautions INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from power source indicated on unitor in this manual. If uncer tain, have your ElectricUtility Service Company...

Page 3 - Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité; Warnin; mark. It is recommended that; Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this; Congratulations; Accessories; Battery replacement caution; Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

3 Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité Warnin g : 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 électri...

Page 4 - Type of Video Cassette; Unit Information; Features for a Quality Picture

4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Specifications DisplayPicture Tube: 20 inch measured diagonal90° deflection Picture Tube(PV-C2062) 25 inch measured diagonal 110° deflection Picture Tube(PV-C2542) VCRVideo Recording 4 rotary head...

Page 5 - Table of Contents; Basic Operation; TV Operation; Timer Operation; Initial Setup

5 Table of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions ... 2,3Before Using ....................................................................................... 4Unit Information ................................................................................. 4Table of Cont...

Page 6 - Location of Controls; Remote Control Buttons; (Light TowerTM Illuminated Remote Control); Notes

6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons (Light Tower™ Illuminated Remote Control) • When LIGHT is pressed, available buttons in the selected mode light up and the selected mode button (COMBO o...

Page 7 - Front View of the Unit and Indicators; AC Power Plug

7 Built-In Speaker AUDIO VIDEO IN Jack For dubbing. POWER See previous page. VOLUME UP/DOWNSET/BACK SPACE See previous page. CHANNEL UP/DOWNTRACKING UP/DOWNSELECT UP/DOWN See previous page. STOP/EJECT See previous page. ACTION Press together with REW. REWIND/SEARCH See previous page. ACTION Press to...

Page 8 - Connections/ Initial Setup; How to Connect; UNIT; PM; Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on.; Connecting

8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Connections/ Initial Setup (Ready to Play) How to Connect VHF/UHF VHF/UHF UNIT IN fromANT./CABLE VHF/UHF VHF/UHF VHF/UHF Cable TVConverter Box IN fromANT./CABLE 2 / 6 / 2002 WED 12 : 00PM DST : ON...

Page 9 - Reset all unit Memory Functions; Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.; Note to CABLE System Installer

9 Initial Setup VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM A C T I O N R E C ON TIMER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM A C T I O N R E C ON TIMER PROG TIMER PROG TIMER Reset all unit Memory Functions When moving unit to a ne...

Page 10 - For English; Language; to display MAIN MENU.; to

10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time 4) Press and press to selectand set the month,date, year, time,and DST (DaylightSaving Time). 5) Press ACTION twice to start theclock and exit thismode. 3) P...

Page 11 - Clock, Time Zone Adjust; Add or Delete a Channel; Time Zone Adjust; or number keys; ACTION key on; DOWN function as only.; On Remote

11 Basic Operation Clock, Time Zone Adjust 3) Press to select TIME ZONEADJUST andpress or tosubtract or addhour(s) asnecessary. 4) Press ACTION twice to exit. (Only when Auto Clock is set.) Add or Delete a Channel Time Zone Adjust 1) Press to select “CLOCK.” M A I N MENU VCR CLOCK C H SET : ACT I ON...

Page 12 - Press FF in Stop mode; Eject tape => Press EJECT on the remote or; STOP/EJECT on the unit; Still mode; Frame by Frame picture; SLP = Super Long Play

12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Record On a Tape Playback a Tape 1 Insert a cassette. Press PLAY* • Playback begins if cassette has no record tab. 2 • The unit power comes on automatically. To prevent tape jam, Record tab ■ Sto...

Page 13 - • Unauthorized exchanging; Connections you’ll need to make.; Selecting Input Mode; Caution

13 Basic Operation umber keys ottom of next page. Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) • Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrightedrecordings may be copyrightinfringement. Connections you’ll need to make. Playback (Source) 1 Recording (Editing) unit Insert pre-recorded tape. Insert blank tape withre...

Page 14 - key, and then enter the remaining two digits.; Rapid Tune; Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching.; Audio Mute; Press NITE to cancel.

14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM ACTION R E C ON TIMER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM A C T I O N R E C ON ...

Page 15 - k List; Receivable Broadcast Types; Press AUDIO to select the desired audio mode as described above.; MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System; Press AUDIO

15 TV Operation STOP 1 2 : 0 0AM ABC 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 SP STEREOSAPMONO STOP 1 2 : 0 0AM ABC STEREOSAPMONO STOP 1 2 : 0 0AM ABC STEREOSAPMONO k List made. d in. Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types andon-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated witha...

Page 16 - TV Timer Features; Ready Check List; Note; • Make sure a tape is; Press; and to move back and correct.; Press PROG to set ON TIMER.; AM CH

16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] 1 ON-TIMER with Alarm TV Timer Features Ready Check List The clock is set to correct time. This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 2modes (TV, Playback, or FM radio).You can also...

Page 17 - Sleep Timer; ck List; Instant Alarm; • If current time remaining is 9:15, countdown will; Press CH; on the; • The volume of the alarm gradually increases; FM

17 TV Operation Press SLEEP repeatedlyto set SLEEP TIMER. • Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer set displaysremaining time. Press SLEEP repeatedlyuntil “SLEEP TIMER 00”appears to cancel. Sleep Timer This unit can be set for auto power off. ck List correct time. SLEEP TIMER 30 SLEEP TIMER 60 SLEEP TIME...

Page 18 - Closed Caption Mode Feature; Closed Caption System; CAPTION; ) Press to display; Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program

18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] OFF CAP C1 TEXT C1 CAP C2 TEXT C2 M A I N MENU T V VCR EX I T CLOCK C H LANGUAGE SET : ACT I ON SELECT : Closed Caption Mode Feature 1 2 3 4 5 Closed Caption System Closed Caption is ... This mul...

Page 19 - Caption On Mute Feature; Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.; to select

19 TV Operation 1 2 4 6 5 3 7 Press ACTION three times to return tothe normal screen. NO CAP C1 CAP C2 M A I N MENU T V VCR EX I T CLOCK C H LANGUAGE SET : ACT I ON SELECT : Caption On Mute Feature Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayedwhen MUTE button is pressed for silence. Press ACT...

Page 20 - FM Radio; FM Radio Setup; How to use the FM radio; To select Audio Mode for FM Radio

20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] FM Radio 2 Press a numberkey (1~9) toselect the FMnumber. 1 To Make Corrections,select station with a number key, then dostep 3 again.To exit FM mode,press FM/TV on the remote or TIMER/FMtwice on...

Page 21 - Picture Adjustment

21 TV Operation Picture Adjustment AUDIO dly to select EO” or “MONO” Radio mode. ACTION Picture Adjustment ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ COLOR Control Adjust color intensity. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ TINT Control Adjust for natural flesh tones. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ BRIGHTNESS Control Adjust picture brightness. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ PICTURE Control Adjust p...

Page 22 - Timer Recording; screen; Repeat step 3 to set:; Example; Timer Recording Using

22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM A C T I O N R E C ON TIMER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM A C T I O N R E ...

Page 23 - Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 22.; SAT

Timer Operation 23 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 22. 1 CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT 1 - 8 : ENTER : END : PROG / ACT I ON P DT START STOP CH SPD 1 day day 9 9 : 00 00p 12 12 : 00 00a 08 08 SP SP 2 8 10 : 00a 12 : 00p 125 SP3 10 8 : 00p 9 : 00p 10 SP4 SU 9 : 00p 10 : 00p L LP 8 SAT SAT 9:00 00P P 12 12: ...

Page 24 - Tape Operation; Program End Search; Example of Program End Search operation.; To calculate the Index Number

24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] 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...

Page 25 - Advanced Operation; Auto Operation Functions; pressed during above mode.; Playback Auto Eject

Advanced Operation 25 Auto Operation Functions Tape Position Display Press TAPE POSITION to detectcurrent tape position. 1 DETECT I NG TAPE POS I T I ON 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Auto Shut OffNo broadcast signal in TV (Only whenWeak Signal Display is set to OFF),blank tape is Played for 5 minutes=> Power turns...

Page 26 - Repeat Play; Set to see a recording over and over.; Zero Search; Commercial Skip

26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Tape Operation (continued) Repeat Play Set to see a recording over and over. 1 2 1) Press to select“REPEATPLAY.” 2) Press to set REPEATPLAY “ON” or“OFF.” 3 M A I N MENU T V VCR EX I T CLOCK C H L...

Page 27 - Special VCR Features; Weak Signal Display ON/OFF; VCR Lock; Please

Advanced Operation 27 Special VCR Features When “ON” is selected, the picture is displayed evenwhen a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent. ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET CHANNEL CAPT I ON WEAK S EAK S I GNAL GNAL D I SPLAY SPLAY : OFF OFF SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON SET UP CHANNEL M A I N MENU CLOC...

Page 28 - Channel Caption; Press ACTION four times to end setup.; To Make Corrections; invalid key is pressed.; Remote Warning ON/OFF

28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Special VCR Features (continued) 1 2 Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU. Channel Caption 1) Press to select “CH.” 2) Press ACTION to display SETUP CHANNELscreen. 3 1) Press to select CHANNELCAPTI...

Page 29 - V-Chip Control Feature; Enter Secret Code; Changing your secret code; • You will need your current; again for confirmation.; Setup; • Step 2) not necessary

Advanced Operation 29 V-Chip Control Feature Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Enter Secret Code V-Chip Control Feature is... This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allowsyou to block unwanted TV usage based on USMOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings. A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blo...

Page 30 - Setup US MOVIES Ratings; Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings

30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Enter Code 1 1) Press * to select USMOVIES. 2) Press to set “ON” or “OFF.” If LOCK menu is not displayed, do“Enter Secret Code” steps on page 29. ■ “ON” => V-Chip Control is activated. ■ “OFF”...

Page 31 - US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 2; Blocking Message; • If a program or; To View a Blocked Program / Movie; and; Enter Code; US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS:Chart 1

Advanced Operation 31 G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X GENERAL AUDIENCE:All ages admitted.PARENTAL GUIDANCE:Some material may not be suitable forchildren.PARENTS CAUTIONED:Some material may be inappropriatefor children under 13.RESTRICTED:Children under 17 must beaccompanied by a parent or adult.OVER AGE 17 ONL...

Page 32 - The Universal Remote Control Setup; Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature; Using the Universal Remote Control; Press COMBO or DSS CABLE; on the remote

32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Universal Remote Control is... The Remote Control may be set up to control somebasic DSS or Cable box functions. The Universal Remote Control Setup 1 Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature Us...

Page 33 - DSS Brand Code Numbers; Cable Box Brand Code Numbers

Advanced Operation 33 DSS Brand Code Numbers Toshiba .......................... 92Hitachi/Hughes .............. 93Magnavox/Uniden 1 ....... 94 Archer ..... 05, 06, 01, 44, 63, 91, 126 Cabletenna ... 01, 44, 63, 91, 126 Cableview ..... 63, 44, 42, 30, 52, 04, 124, 126 Century .. 51, 44, 59, 75, 126Ci...

Page 34 - Warning and Instruction Displays; OSD; Page; Function Status; VCR Status & Clock Display

34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] On-Screen Display (OSD) Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you to a missedoperation or provide further instructions. OSD PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFOREPROGRAMMING CHECK CASSETTE ...

Page 35 - For Your Information; Before Requesting Service

For Your Information 35 Before Requesting Service Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit. If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center forproduct assistance at 1-800-211-PANA(7262).To locate an authorized servicenter call tol...

Page 36 - Servicenter List; Service in Puerto Rico

36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Servicenter List As of June 2001 For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations,and all Customer Service inquires please contact: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) , Monda...

Page 37 - PANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products; Limited Warranty

For Your Information 37 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,Division of Matsushita Electric Corporationof America, One Panasonic WaySecaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company,Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San GabrielIndustrial Park Caro...

Page 38 - Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta; Ajustar de nuevo el reloj; Conectando el cordon AC de la VCR; Conectando

38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING PROCEEDING AUTO CLOCK SET CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY 2 / 6 / 2002 WED 12 : 00PM DST : ON AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETED SETT I NG :...

Page 39 - Para parar; Seleccione la velocidad de grabación.; Grabación con temporizador; y para seleccionar y

For Your Information 39 Operaciones básicas para lareproducción 1 Inserte un casete. • El videograbador combinado se enciende automáticamente. 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Para encontrar una escena en particularBúsqueda hacia adelante => Presione FFBúsqueda hacia atrás => Presione REW ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Para ver una im...