Initial Setup Combination VCR Operating Instructions Models No. PVQ-1312W Basic Operation / PVQ-1312B PVQ-2012 / PVQ-2512 TV Operation As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. LSQT0605A Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate, or adjust this product. Please save this manual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Important Safeguards and Precautions READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS INTHE MANUAL AND ON UNIT INSTALLATION An outside antenna or cable system must be properly grounded to provide some protection against built up static charges and voltage.
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.
Unit Information Specifications Head Cleaning Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged. Head Clog Sensor During playback this screen appears if clogging is detected. To remove screen, press PLAY on the remote or unit. • Use“dry”type head cleaning cassette only. (Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.) • Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. Excessive use of head cleaning tape can shorten V I DEO HEADS MAY the video head life.
Table of Contents Basic Operation Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust ........... 10, Playback a Tape ................................................................................ Record On a Tape ............................................................................. Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................................................ Initial Setup Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions .. 2, 3 Before Using.....................................
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 NITE Ejects tape. Color and picture intensity level are adjusted during night time use. POWER Turn on or off the unit. SLEEP DISPLAY TRACKING UP/DOWN Turns off the unit automatically. Displays the VCR status and clock. Reduces picture noise during Playback and Slow Motion.
Initial Setup Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN ACTION Built-In Speaker PHONES Jack Connect an earphone or headphones. AUDIO VIDEO IN Jack For dubbing. REWIND/SEARCH See previous page. POWER ACTION Press together with STOP. PROG TIMER Indicator VOLUME UP/DOWN SET/BACK SPACE PLAY See previous page.
Connections/ Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Please make all cable or antenna connections before plugging into the ACto outlet. Plugging the unit power cord into an AC outlet starts How Connect auto channel and clock set. Connecting IN from ANT./CABLE For 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 Connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit with a RF cable.
dy to Play) Reset all unit Memory Functions 1 Press ACTION on the Remote to display SET CLOCK Menu screen. Initial Setup Manual Clock Set 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.
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, 1 Press ACTION M A I N MENU TV VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK EX I T to display MAIN MENU. SELECT : SET : ACT I ON 2 Language Clock Channels 1) Press select “CH.” 1) Press to select language icon. to 1) Press to select “CLOCK.” M A I N MENU M A I N MENU M A I N MENU TV VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK EX I T TV VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK EX I T SELECT : SET : ACT I ON SELECT : SET : ACT I ON 2) Press ACTION. SET UP CHANNEL 2) Press ACTION repeatedly.
Clock, 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 ACTION M A I N MENU TV VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK EX I T Basic Operation 1) Press to select “CLOCK.” SELECT : SET : ACT I ON 2) Press ACTION.
Playback a Tape Ready Check List All connections are made. Your unit is plugged in. 1 Insert a cassette. • The unit power comes on automatically. Record tab To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. 2 Record On a Tape 1 2 3 Insert a cassette with record tab. • The unit power comes on automatically. Press CH or number keys to Select Channel. • For “LINE” input, see bottom of next page. Press SPEED to select recording speed (see page 4).
umber keys Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connections you’ll need to make. Recording (Editing) unit Playing (Source) VCR ottom of next page. AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT. OUT TO TV Recording (Editing) unit Playback (Source) 1 2 3 Insert blank tape with record tab. Insert prerecorded tape. • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results. Our Vacation Select “LINE” mode. See “Selecting Input Mode” below.
TV Operation 1 2 Press POWER on the remote or unit. Ready Check List All connections are made. Your unit is plugged in. 08 ABC 3 Use CH or number keys to select a channel. Press VOL + or VOL - to adjust volume. 24 VOL + / VOLPLAY/ REPEAT NIGHT (NITE) Mode POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ REC TIMER/FM AUDIO IN ACTION Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen is easier on your eyes during night time use.
Picture Adjustment 1 2 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. M A I N MENU TV VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK EX I T SELECT : SET : ACT I ON POWER NITE 100 Key NUMBER Keys RAPID TUNE 3 VOL UP/ DOWN 4 ACTION COLOR T I NT BR I GHTNESS P I CTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL SELECT : ADJUST : END : ACT I ON COLOR T I NT BR I GHTNESS P I CTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL AL SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON Picture Adjustment 5 ■ COLOR Control Adjust color intensity. : TUNER 1) Press to select VIDEO ADJUST.
TV Timer Features 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. 1 2 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. SET PROGRAM T I MER PROGRAMMING ON TIMER SELECT : SET : END : PROG 3 Ready Check List The clock is set to correct time. 1) Press to select desired settings. 2) Press to set the ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode.
ck List Sleep Timer correct time. This unit can be set for auto power off. SLEEP DISPLAY ADD/DLT SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN Press SLEEP repeatedly to set SLEEP TIMER. SLEEP TIMER 30 • Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer set displays remaining time. SLEEP TIMER 60 Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP TIMER 00” appears to cancel.
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 1 2 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
Caption On Mute Feature Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. 1 2 MUTE Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. M A I N MENU TV VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK EX I T SELECT : SET : ACT I ON 3 SET UP TV LOCK PT I ON N CAPT I NPUT SELECT V I DEO ADJUST : TUNER SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON ACTION 4 CAPT I ON CAPT PT I ON MODE CC ON MUTE : OFF : CAP C1 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 5 to 1) Press select CAPTION MODE.
Timer Recording You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away. 1 2 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 1) Press SET PROGRAM TIMER PROGRAMMING. T I MER PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING ON TIMER 2) Press to display screen. SELECT : SET : END : PROG 3 DATE START Press to select and or to set the recording DATE.
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 will be performed as programmed. Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents : (Recording is not in progress) 1 2 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 20. P 1 2 3 4 DT START STOP CH SPD day 9 : 00 00p 12 : 00 00a 08 SP 8 10 : 00a 12 : 00p 125 SP 10 8 : 00p 9 : 00p 10 SP SU 9 : 00p 10 : 00p L LP Press to select the desired program.
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.
Auto Operation Functions ■ Auto Shut Off No broadcast signal in TV, blank tape is Played for 5 minutes => Power turns off • This feature is canceled if any button is pressed during above mode. ■ Auto Playback Insert a tape in Power off mode => Power turns on • Playback begins if tape has no record tab.
Tape Operation (continued) Zero Search Repeat Play To quickly return to a specific tape counter location. Set to see a recording over and over. 1 2 1 2 Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Counter. 0 : 00 : 00 BEG I N 3 4 5 Press COUNTER RESET at the desired position to reset to “0:00:00.” Continue playback, rewind, or fast forward. Press STOP. Press CM/ZERO in stop mode to start ZERO SEARCH.
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. DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN 1 2 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. M A I N MENU TV VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK EX I T SELECT : SET : ACT I ON 3 CM/ZERO SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET CHANNEL CAPT I ON WEAK EAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF SELECT : SET : : ACT I ON END ACTION 1) Press to select “CH.
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. Preset Caption 1 2 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
V-Chip Control Feature Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking 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 Secret Code A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. 1 2 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
V-Chip Control Feature (continued) Process of V-Chip Control Feature If LOCK menu is not displayed, do “Enter Secret Code” steps on page 27. Setup US MOVIES Ratings 1 LOCK US MOVIES : OFF FF CHANGE SETT I NGS : OFF US TV PROGRAMS CHANGE SETT I NGS NEXT PAGE SELECT : SET : : ACT I ON END 1) Press to select US MOVIES. 2) Press to set “ON” or “OFF.” ■ “ON” = > V-Chip Control is activated. ■ “OFF” = > V-Chip Control is deactivated.
inued) Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking US MOVIES RATINGS Blocking Message • If a program or ABC movie exceeds the ratings you have PROGRAM RAT I NG EXCEEDED set, a message will RAT I NG : PG-1 3 ACCESS CODE ---appear on a black ENTER : 0-9 background and sound is muted. To View a Blocked Program / Movie [Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control] Enter your secret code (ACCESS CODE) in the Blocking Message screen.
On-Screen Display (OSD) VCR Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay. Channel Caption (See page 26.) Function Status Current Time Rec Time Remaining (OTR mode only, see page 12.) REC 0 : 25 Counter ABC 1 2 : 0 0PM -0 : 1 2 : 3 4 SP 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.
Before Requesting Service Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit. Power Correction No power… • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. • Set POWER button to ON. Monitor Correction No picture or sound... 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...
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta Connexiones/Configuraion Inicial 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 busqueda de canales y colocacion de tiempo Conectando Para Ant./Cable Conecte Ant./Cable a la entrada de antena de la TV (VHF/UHF).
Operaciones básicas para la reproducción 1 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Inserte un casete. • El videograbador combinado se enciende automáticamente. Presione PLAY. • La reproducción comienza automáticamente si el casete no tiene la lengüeta para prevención de grabación.
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INDEX A B C D E F H I L LSQT0605A N O Accessories ................................................ 3 Audio Mute ................................................ 14 Auto Operation Functions ......................... 23 Batteries ....................................................... 3 Before Requesting Service .......................... 31 Before Using ................................................. 3 Blocking Message ....................................... 29 Blue Screen Display ..................
