Page 2 - Important Safeguards and Precautions
INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit or in thismanual. If necessary, have your Electric Utility ServiceCompany or Video Products Dealer verify the power source inyour home. 2 POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG As a safety feature, this product comes wit...
Page 3 - Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité; Region Management Information:; ALL
3 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit mayhave sufficient magnitude t...
Page 4 - Before Using; Congratulations; Record/ Playback Time; Batteries 2 “AA”; Video Head Clog Sensor; Head Cleaning; Battery replacement caution; ) Insert batteries as
4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using Congratulations on your purchase of one of the mostsophisticated and reliable products on themarket today. Used properly, it will bring youyears of enjoyment. Please f...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Basic Operation; Initial Setup
5 Table of Contents Timer Recording ................................................................. 24, 25 MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ....................... 26, 27 Multi-Brand Control Feature .............................................. 28, 29 Tape Operation (Search System) ...........
Page 6 - DECK & Cassette Information; Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure; To record again; Improper disc storage; Disc Handling; To clean disc surface; Discs which cannot be played; Disc formats supported by this DECK; Notes
6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo DECK & Cassette Information Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Record Tab Cover the holewith cellophane tape. To record again Break off the tab toprevent recording. Screw driver D...
Page 7 - Specifications
7 Specifications Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: Power On: Approx. 22 watts, Power Off: Approx. 0.9 watts Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC color Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track: 1 track (Normal), 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound) Tuner Broadcast...
Page 8 - Location of Controls; Remote Control
8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Location of Controls EJECT button: When this button is pressed in VCR mode, the tape is ejected.This button is inoperative if pressed during recording.If pressed in DVD mode, the d...
Page 10 - VCR; DVD; To enjoy PROGRESSIVE SCAN video; Rear View of DECK; Note
1 0 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Location of Controls (continued) The following table shows the status of the output jacks when in VCR or DVD mode. Bold : VCR Function Italic: DVD Function Bold Italic : VCR and ...
Page 12 - Connections; Basic Connections; AUDIO; AV CABLE; RF COAXIAL CABLE; Antenna or Cable; Cable Box; DECK TV
1 2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Connections 1 Disconnect antenna or cable from TV and connect to DECK. Basic Connections • Connect DECK and TV with an RF Coaxial Cable a (supplied) or an AV Cable b (not supplie...
Page 13 - Connect With Two Cable Boxes; You Cannot; TV; Connections For DVD Only (enjoying higher picture quality); Other Connections; With a Cable Box (DECK; TV; DVD OUTPUT; From DECK’s; or
1 3 You Cannot You Can • record and view both scrambledand unscrambledchannels ifadditionalequipment isadded.This connectionrequires: twoconverter boxes,an A/B switch,and a 2-waysplitter. • view a channel other than theone selectedfor any type ofrecording. • set a Timer recording of achannel unlessy...
Page 14 - Audio Connections; Ready Checklist; Speaker; Disc
1 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Connections (continued) Audio Connections Ready Checklist Turn down the volume, then turn DECK, as well as other equipment to be connected, off beforeproceeding with connection.D...
Page 15 - Caution for optical digital audio output connector:
1 5 When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital bitstream or DTSbitstream is output from the DECK OPTICAL digital audio output connector. When DECKis connected to a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder, you can enjoy theater-qualityaudio in your home. [An optical digital aud...
Page 16 - Before doing Initial Setup; Initial Setup for Basic Connections (Ready to Play); Turn TV on; Plug VCR Power plug into an AC wall outlet.
1 6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before doing Initial Setup Initial Setup for Basic Connections (Ready to Play) Turn TV on . See connections RF Coaxial Cable Connection and AV Cable Connection on page 12. <RF...
Page 17 - If Auto Clock Set was incomplete.; Manual Clock Set
1 7 * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Settings are made automatically.When complete, this screen appears. If “AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE” appears,manually set clock (below). 3 If Auto Clock Set was incomp...
Page 19 - Add or Delete a Channel; Time Zone Adjust; VCR’s Output Channel
1 9 Add or Delete a Channel To add channel:Select channel with NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT . To delete channel:Select channel with CH / or NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT . Time Zone Adjust 2) Press to select “TIME ZONE ADJUST,” VCR’s Output Channel 1) Press to select “VCR’S OUTPUT CH.,”and press SE...
Page 20 - Playback/ Record on a Tape; Playback using DECK buttons
2 0 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Playback/ Record on a Tape Ready Checklist All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15)TV and DECK are plugged in.TV is on and tuned to CH 3, 4, or VIDEO.Remote is in VCR mode. (Press...
Page 21 - to select the channel.; Record using DECK buttons
2 1 Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 6). 1 • DECK power comes on. If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 34) is set to “OFF,” press VCR/TV on the remote forVCR mode. 5 4 2 3 Press CH , or NUMBER keys to select the channel. • If channel number is over 100, first press 100 key then the other 2 digits. • For “LINE”...
Page 22 - Basic DVD Operation
2 2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Basic DVD Operation Ready Checklist All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15)DECK is plugged in.If DECK is connected to an audio amplifier,turn the stereo system’s power on. * 1 In...
Page 23 - Forward/Reverse Scene Search; Auto-Power Off Function; Resume Function; Still Picture or Pause
2 3 • Please read the disc jacket for operation information.• If a single sided disc is placed in upside down, “THIS TYPE OF DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED. PLEASEINSERT A DIFFERENT DISC” is displayed. • Remove disc and press DECK POWER off when not in use. • Disc continues to rotate with menu displayed even...
Page 24 - Timer Recording; Example; Today
2 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Timer Recording Press PROG* to display Program. Press PROG to end programming. 3 1 DAILY 13 1 31 12 SELECT /Selection Order WEEKLY (SA) WEEKLY (MO) WEEKLY (SU) 14 Example Today 3...
Page 25 - Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents:; Press; to end the programming.; Hold down STOP; in VCR mode for; to display Program List.; VCR Operation; Important notes when using DSS Receiver
2 5 To Replace program... To Clear program... Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents: (Recording is not in progress) or Press ADD/DLT. * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. 1 2 3 Press to select number. To c...
Page 26 - Normal monaural sound broadcast.; Receivable Broadcast Types; Equipped with; Connection; To display the broadcast signal being received,
2 6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo MONO broadcast Normal monaural sound broadcast. SAP broadcast Secondary Audio Program (sublanguage) broadcast. Select SAPaudio mode for the sub language. MTS Stereo broadcast Mul...
Page 27 - Audio Mode for Recording
2 7 VCR Operation Audio Mode for Recording 1 2 Make a recording. See p. 21. 3 Audio Mode for Playback Start playback. See p. 20. • Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo will playback with true stereo sound. Standard stereo tapes will playback in monaural sound. • To listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback , t...
Page 28 - Multi-Brand Control Feature; Set up for TV control,; Multi-Brand Control Setup; All; Using Multi-Brand Control; VOL
2 8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Multi-Brand Control Feature The Remote Control can be set to control some Televisions. Find your TV Brand Code Number on thefollowing page. Set up for TV control, ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ hold ...
Page 29 - TV Brand Code Numbers
2 9 VCR Operation • Some manufacturers use several codes for one brand. If the first code entered fails, try the next one listed. • Some Televisions require you to turn on the power manually. Panasonic ............................................... 01, 02Q u a s a r ...................................
Page 30 - Tape Operation; Search System; To Calculate Index Number; Zero Search; Press DISPLAY
3 0 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Commercial Skip DECK fast forwards (skips) over 1, 2, or 3 minutesof recorded tape as desired. 1 Press CM/ZERO in Play mode. PLAY 1st Press 2nd Press 3rd Press 1 min Skip 2 min S...
Page 31 - Repeat Play; Auto Operation Functions; Auto Play
3 1 VCR Operation * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Repeat Play Set to playback a recording over and over. 3 2 1 Press ACTION to display MENU. Press to select “SET UPVCR,” and press SET . • Playback repeats...
Page 32 - Tape Position Display; to detect current tape position.; Tape Select; to select
3 2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Tape Operation (continued) DETECTING TAPE POSITION To find out the present tape position and amount of taperemaining. 1 • “DETECTING TAPE POSITION” only appears the first time ac...
Page 33 - Weak Signal Display Feature; to return to normal screen.; Auto Shut-Off Feature; repeatedly to; Special VCR Features
3 3 VCR Operation Weak Signal Display Feature When “ON,” picture is displayed regardless of signalstrength. • ON: Picture is displayed regardless of signal condition, and may not always be clearly visible. O F F : Screen turns solid blue when signal is weak or non-existent. • Selecting ON has no eff...
Page 34 - to select “
3 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Special VCR Features (continued) * Important: If a remote control button doesnot work when pressed, pressthe VCR button on the remoteand try the button again. VCR/TV Selector Fea...
Page 35 - Front of DECK
3 5 VCR Operation Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape. 2 Insert a blank tape with record tab. Press REC , then STILL/PAUSE immediately to enter REC/PAUSE mode. 3 Press INPUT to set DECK Input mode to LINE for Video Input. (See “Selecting the Input Mode” below.) 4 Press PLAY to ...
Page 36 - Disc Operation
3 6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Disc Operation Ready Checklist Please read “Basic DVD Operation”on page 22. [Subtitle language][Audio sound track language] • Change the No. by pressing , and press SET . [Audio ...
Page 37 - *Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed,; DVD Operation
3 7 When appears on the screen while a button is being operated, it meansthat the corresponding operation isprohibited by DECK or the disc. 1 Press AUDIO in Play mode to display the audio screen. Vocal Selection for Karaoke Discs (DVD/Video CD) DVDs may contain scenes shot from multiple cameraangles...
Page 41 - Music
4 1 *Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. DVD Operation Some DVDs have more than one title, e.g. movies.If the disc offers a title menu, you can select the desiredtitle number. (Operation may vary according to ...
Page 42 - Direct Navigator
4 2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo DVD-RAM Operation (DVD-RAM only) • This DECK was designed for playback only. DVD-RAM recording is not possible. You can enjoy playing your personally recorded/edited DVD-RAM disc...
Page 43 - Play List
4 3 1 Press PLAY LIST in Play/Stop mode to display the Play List menu. 2 Press to select a page and press to select a title (Play List No.).Then, press SET or PLAY to start playing. If the DVD-RAM features a Play List, your preselected list of favorite scenes is displayed for easyaccess. (Operation ...
Page 44 - DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays
4 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays 1 Press DISPLAY* in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Displays.” When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show disc information (t...
Page 45 - Detailed Descriptions of each On-Screen Display; Elapsed playing time
4 5 *Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Detailed Descriptions of each On-Screen Display ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Disc information screen (for DVD-Video) 1. TITLE No. Go directly to a preset title number. • Select “TITLE”, a...
Page 47 - Repeat play mode can be selected.; SET
4 7 a. Repeat Play mode (see p. 48) Repeat play mode can be selected. • Select “REPEAT”, and press SET . • Change the desired mode during play by pressing , and press SET . b. SURROUND (see p. 23) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ DECK information screen (for DECK) • For repeat play in VCR mode, see p. 31. Note *Important:...
Page 48 - For your reference
4 8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo TITLE chapter chapter chapter CHAPTER REPEAT TITLE REPEAT NORMAL PLAY CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM REPEAT DISC REPEAT NORMAL PLAY CURRENT PLAYBACK PO...
Page 49 - MP3/JPEG Playback Operation; to return the DVD MAIN; again to; MP3 Playback; to select an MP3 file (; on the remote or DECK.
4 9 MP3/JPEG Playback Operation • Only File (not Folder) area operation is possible. • Files are displayed in the following order:(!...0,1....9,A,B......Z). Notes 4 5 • Select file (During STOP mode) 1) Press to select an MP3 file ( ). ➡ MP3 Playback (see right) 2) Press to select a JPEG file ( ). ➡...
Page 50 - JPEG Playback
5 0 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo MP3/JPEG Playback Operation (continued) JPEG Playback Press to select a JPEG file ( ) . 1 ■ Returned on the MP3/JPEG MENU ➡ Press STOP . (See p. 49) ■ Next/Previous Search ➡ Pres...
Page 51 - JPEG Zoom
5 1 You can enlarge specific portions of a JPEG pictureand select the zoom ratio using the ZOOM buttonon the remote during JPEG Playback screen. Set Zoom size. Press ZOOM repeatedly to change display as follows. ➡ Press STOP to return the MP3/JPEG MENU. • You can enlarge the center portion of the im...
Page 52 - Settings for DVD Operation
5 2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo “AUDIO” selections (Factor y preset: English)To select the audio soundtrack language. English / Spanish / French / Japanese Original : Original disc language OTHER 0000 : Other l...
Page 55 - PROGRESSIVE OUT
5 5 * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. PROGRESSIVE OUT 1 Press to select “PROGRESSIVE OUT,”and press SET repeatedly for mode. (See below.) 2 O F F : Progressive scan signal is not output. O N : Progressive s...
Page 56 - Language Code List; Code Language
5 6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE” and/or“MENUS” (see p. 52). Code Language 8375 Slovak 8376 Slovenian 8377 Samoan ...
Page 57 - Warning and Instruction Displays; Page; Caution; For Your Information
5 7 These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions. Warning and Instruction Displays PLEASE SET CLOCK BYPRESSING ACTION KEY CHECK CASSETTERECORD TAB NO CASSETTE VIDEO HEADS MAYNEED CLEANINGPLEASE INSERT HEADCLEANING CASSETTEOR REFER TO MANUAL END : PLAY Page Caut...
Page 58 - Before Requesting Service; Power
5 8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Requesting Service Power No power… Power turns itself off... Recording & Playback TV program cannot be recorded... Timer recording cannot beperformed… There is no play...
Page 60 - Limited Warranty; Panasonic DVD/VCR Deck Limited Warranty; Limited Warranty Coverage; Parts
6 0 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OFNORTH AMERICAOne Panasonic WaySecaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic DVD/VCR Deck Limite...
Page 61 - Customer Services Directory; You may also contact us directly at:; Accessory Purchases; Service in Puerto Rico
6 1 For Your Information THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTYCOVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACHOF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for...
Page 62 - Medidas de seguridad y precauciones importantes
6 2 INSTALACIÓN 1 PRECAUCIÓN CON LA FUENTE DE ALIMENTACIÓN El equipo solo debe hacerse funcionar desde una fuente de alimentación que se indique en la unidad o en este manual.Si fuera necesario, haga revisar la fuente de alimentación desu hogar por parte de la Compañia de Suministro Eléctricoo por p...
Page 63 - PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD; Guía para rápida consulta
6 3 PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD PRECAUCION: PARA EVITAR LA POSIBILIDAD DE UNA DESCARGA ELECTRICA NO DESMONTAR LA CUBIERTA (O LA PARTE TRASERA). ESTE APARATO NO PUEDE SER REPARADO POR EL PROPIETARIO. PARA CUALQUIER TRABAJO DE SERVICIO SE DEBE RECURRIR A UN TECNICO ESPECIALIZADO. PELIGRO DE DESCARGA ELE...
Page 64 - Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía para rápida consulta; Para ajustar el idioma, canal y; CONEXIONES; CONFIGURACION INICIAL; AJUSTE MANUAL DEL RELOJ
6 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo DVD/VCR VHF/UHF Estuche convertidor de TV por cable Televisor Terminal IN FROM ANT. Entrada (IN) desdeANT./CABLE Terminal OUT TO TV Terminal IN FROM ANT. Televisor DVD/VCR VHF/UH...
Page 66 - Operaciones básicas del DVD
6 6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 Presione para seleccionar el ajuste deseado. Presione SET para ajustar. Para volver a la pantalla normal,Presione repetidamente DISPLAY . Funcionnamiento del DVD utilizandovisu...
Page 67 - Fijaciones iniciales
6 7 1 Cambio del idioma de subtítulos[Vídeo DVD solamente] EI idioma de los subtítulos seleccionado al hacerlas fijaciones iniciales se puede cambiar por otroidioma diferente, si éste se encuentra disponible. Selección de IDIOMAS DELDISCO [DVD solamente] Presione para seleccionar el artículo deseado...
Page 68 - Dogs
6 8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Presione TITLE durante la reproducción. Ahora se visualiza una lista de los títulos deldisco. Utilización de un menú de títulos[DVD solamente] T I TLE MENU Cas t l es Love r s Do...
Page 69 - Funcionamiento de la ejecución de MP3/JPEG
6 9 Presione POWER en el control remoto o DECK. Presione OPEN/CLOSE y a continuacion coloque un disco MP3/JPEG en la bandeja dediscos. Presione OPEN/CLOSE para cerrarla. Se visualizará el MENU MP3/JPEG y laejecución se iniciará automáticamente.(Se visualizará el directorio del CD.) Estado de laf u n...
Page 70 - Index
7 0 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Index A ACTION button ................................ 8, 18Accessories ........................................... 4ADD/DELETE button (Add or Delete a Channel) ............ 8, 1...
Page 71 - button
7 1 A ACTION button ................................ 8, 52ANGLE button (Multiple Angle Viewing) ......... 8, 37, 51AUDIO button (Audio Soundtrack Language) ..... 8, 36Audio Output (For Selecting Audio Output) ............ 5 3Auto-Power Off Function ..................... 2 3 C CLEAR button .............