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Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

PV-M1349/PV-M 1359W/

PV-M1369/PV-M 1379W

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ElectricCorporation of America has determined

that this product or product model meets the

ENERGY STAR_ guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. (Guia para r&pida consulta en espahol esta incluida.)

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Panasonic Omnlvi8ion_H_Jl Combination Operating Models Instructions PV-M1349/PV-M PV-M1369/PV-M As an ENERGY STAFf' Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR_ guidelines for energy efficiency. VCR f 1359W/ 1379W _ Please read these instructionscarefullybefore attemptingto connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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Important Safeguards and Precautions I READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN MANUAL AND ON UNIT t INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operateonlyfrompowersourceindicatedonunit or in thismanual,If uncertain,havean Electric UitgtySaUce Companyor V'_o ProductsDealer verifyyourhomepowersource. 2 POWER CORD PLUG For s_fety, this unitcomes with a polarized type plug (one wide blade), or a three-wirs groundingtype plug.
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Table of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions ................................ Before Using ............................................................................ • Accessories ................................ 4 • Record/Playback Time .............. 4 Connections 2 4 • Loading the Batteries .................. 4 • Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure ..4 (OutdoorAntenna Connections,OSS/Cable Box Connections) .......... One Time Setup (Language, Channel, Clock)...................................
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Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable productson the market today. Used properly,it will bringyou and yourfamily years of enjoyment, Please fill in the informationbelow.The serial number is on the tag located on the backof your CombinationVCR. 1) Open the cover. 2) Insert batteries as marked. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. 3) Close the cover. [] Battery replacement caution • Do not mix old and new batteries.
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Unhook the antenna from your previous TV or VCR and connect it to the back of the Combination VCR as shown in the diagram. If your antenna system has separate UHF and VHF leadins, you need a UHFNHF Band Mixer (not supplied.) UHFNHF Band Mixer (not supplied) (Flat)Twin Lead 300 Ohm Cable (Round)75 Ohm coaxialCabl, from '_ or ""--..
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Process of Setup When the Combination VCR is turned on the first time, setup mode is entered automatically. Press POWER on the Combination VCR. 1 POWER Select the language. <_ _-for _-for _ _'_) _-for _-/_ English Spanish (EspaFiol) French (Fran_ais) VOLUME 2CHANNEL UP/DOWN • If wrong language is set, do "Resetall CombinationVCR Memory Functions"steps p_ge 36. • If you use a cable box, the cable box must be left on. 3 3 Start Channel Auto Set and Clock Auto Set. Press CH A.
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_Set TIME ZONE 1I % 2 ADJUST. SELECT/ SET • :CHUP • :CHDOWN Display SET CLOCK screen. @ 1) Press AT
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Press POWER on the _eITLTJ 1 =| (_ _l_check CombinationVCR. [] Allconnectionsare made (see page5.) [] YourCombinationVCR ispluggedin. Select a channel. <_> ,_, or oo(_ QoO QQ(_ GO 3 Using CH &V NUMBERED keys. or Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/PV-M1369 unit Is shown here. 3 Adjust volume. t _- list before you begin. PLAY/ REPEAT Press VOL+--. 1 2 PHONES Jack Color and picture intensitylevels are adjustedso the screen is easier on your eyes during night time use. __ NITE © Set NITE mode.
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Display MAIN Press ACTION. MENU. Display SET UP TV screen. 1) Press AT_I• SET V, :ACTION to select "TV." 2) Press ACTION Ib KEY KEY (_) 2 to display. SELECT/ SET _A :CH UP • :CH DOWN b":VOL UP • :VOLDOWN 3 1 ACTION Display VIDEO ADJUST screen. 1) Press AV to 2) select. Press • display. 4 t _=,,m_,,_ .-_.,:i. i_:---. _. '.i l '_ _ _!'_ _:, t Adjust desired @ t J To Reset Controls to item. select on item. ,)Press,, to (See below right.) 2) Press '<• to adjust.
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Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/PV-M 1369 unlt Is shown here. _f'Check list before you begin, [] Allconnections are made(seepage5.) [] YourCombination VCR ispluggedin, Insert a cassette. • Combination VCR power comes on autom_t(ca((y. Q To prevent tape jam L_..-_ _-_ Inspect yourcassette tapes and remove any loose or peeling labels. 21 Press PLAY. • Playback begins if cassette has no record tab.
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Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/PV-M1369 unitisshownhere. _t_l_check [] [] [] list before you begin. Allconnectionsare made (see page 5.) YourCombinationVCR is plugged in. Cassette with recordtab in place. 1 Insert a cassette. • Combination VCR power comes on automatically. Recordtab Select Channel. Press CH iT, or NUMBERED keys. or©Q • To select "LINE," see bottom of this page. 3I Select Recording speed (see page 4.) Press SPEED.
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You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away. Display SET PROGRAM. Press PROG, • if a program is already m memory, press •V, and • to select an unused programnumber. 2 _;_ll'Check [] list before you begin. All connectionsare made (see page 5.) [] YourCombinationVCR is pluggedin. [] The clockis set to correct time. [] The tape is longenough. [] The recordtab is in place. Set the recording DATE. 1) Press AT O 2) select. Press • to set.
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Cancel .oT.s:rA_.sT.o_c. sPo I End the program. r .... :'_-:-_ ..... _ --" --- ::-- --- i --- / _ --_ "--/[ Recording: (Recording is in progress) Press PROG _==_ t (or ACTION.) = ,EY / LENO :PROG/ACTION "J To Enter More Programs Press &V and • to select and set a blankprogram number,and then repeat steps2 and 3. 5/ al b Hold down STOP for a few seconds to cancel the Timer Recording. • Any future daily or weekly recordingswill be performedas programmed.
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I_Check Combination VCR can be set to automatically poweron in one of 3 modes ('IV Playback.or FM radio.)You canalso combinethe On-Timerwith a one minutealarmthat graduallyncreases n volume. Press ON-TIMER. _ ] Display ON TIMER 1 1) Press B set U_ _'Y • ON-TIMERmodeselectionorder t_CH02_CH03"'"CH125-_ CH01= PLAY/ _,FM9mFM8..... FM1_ 3 F- to /_ •2)Makesurea select. Press • tapeis to set. insertedif Playback modeisselected.
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Thisfeatureallowsyoutosetatimeralarmfor up to 60 minutes. Useful for when you are cookingand need to leave the kitchen. 11 Display INSTANT ALARM screen. TIMER/FM is shown. button 2 Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/ PV-M1369 unit Is shown here. Press TIMER/FM or KITCHEN TIMER/FM (PVM1379W) on the Combination VCR to display. Set Alarm. cN ® [(_ r1:00 (0_ ntnute) ..... the Combination VCR to select Press CH AV on time (see below.) • Countdownstarts 3 secondsafter alarm is set.
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Display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION, 2 MAIN MENU Display screen. SET UP TV to select WV." 1) Press ,&V4• 2) Press ACTION _a.ECT:&V <1_ KEY SET :ACTION KEY Closed Caption is ... This multi-usesystem not onlyallows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful informationfrom TV stations available to everyone. to display. SELECT/ SET 3 A • :CH :CH UP DOWN 41_ :VOL UP • :VOLDOWN ACTION 3 Display CAPTION screen. Q 4 select. 1) Press AV to 2) Press • to display.
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Closed Caption narration,if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. 1 2 Display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION. 7 MUTE Display SELECT/ _ SET _ screen. (_ i "_-'*-- ii SETUP 33/ ..... '= 1 ISET i_ _ I L END / -~- .... :ACTION KEY CAPTION _ • :CH UP to select 'q'V." 1) Press AV<• • :VOLUP _. V:CH • :VOL DOWN DOWN 2) Press ACTION 5 to display. 1ACTIO Display CAPTION screen. i_ _ select. I 4 SET UP TV 1 2) 1)Press Press •AVto to display.
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FM Radio is... The CombinationVCR has an FM radio with bui4t-inantenna, 9 station preset, and a band range of 87.5~108.1 MHz. You can even set the On-Timer (page 14) to wake up to your favodte music station. Process of FM Radio Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359Wi PV-M1369 unit is shown here. 1F% 2 Display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION. Display SET UP TV screen. 1) Press AV,• O % 3 to select "TV." 2) Press ACTION to display. Select FM ANTENNA.
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87. 5MHz C 12:O0Pt_ ili _!; Select the FM number. I_ -- _ Press a I_,_ (_ _,-_]NUMBERED key Set the radio station. ADDfDLT (_ Process of FM Radio Antennal_fSetup_> W Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/ PV-M1369 unit Is shown here. select the 1)Press AT to desired radio station. (Each press changes frequency 200 KHz.) 2) Press ADD/DLT to set. Quick Station Scan Hold down • or • more than I second, then release to scan for FM stationsin yourarea. * To cancel,press• or • whilein searchmode.
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To find out the present tape position. Tape position cannot be found for C-Cassette type and tape of less than 60 minutes, _SITION I © TriPE DETECTING TAPE POSITION Your Combination VCR is equipped with several time saving features as well as convenient automatic functions which make tape operation easier than ever. Detect Tape Position. Press TAPE POSITION. • "DETECTING TAPE POSITION" is o_ly d;sp/ayedwhencassette is first inserted. • It takes several secondsfor correcttape positionto appear.
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Set to see a recordingover and over. 1/% 2 MAIN MENU °'-'°--° Press ACTION. Display SET UP VCR screen. SELECT:A T 4 _" KEY SET :ACTION KEY (_) 3 SELECT/ SET to select =VCR." 1) Press AV4• 2) Press ACTION & • • • to display. Select REPEAT PLAY. :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOLDOWN 1 ACTION select. 2) 1) Press ress •AYto set to "ON" or "OFF." ZERO/ 1 MIN • Playback repeals when tape end is reached or unrecorded portionover 30 secondsis detected.
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Display INDEX screen. VHS Index Search System is ... Eachtimerecordingis made,an invisible index markis placedonthetape.Whentimerrecordings are made,programindexandinformation are also included. Theseindexmarkscanbeusedto accessor scanrecordings. Press INDEX in Playback or Stop mode. Models PV-M1349/PV-M 1359W/ PV-M1369 unit Is shown here. Go directlyto the desired recording. 1 ® INDEX • If there are no Timer Recordings on the Program Index List,go to step 3. 2 Display INDEX screen.
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Choose a timer recordedprogramfrom a Program indexList. When the tape is ejected or normal recording is started, all program index data are deleted. Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/ PV-M1369 unit Is shown here. Display INDEX screen. Press INDEX in Playback or Stop mode. 2 C PLAY/REPEAT Display PROGRAM INDEX screen. STOP/EJECT select 1) Press &_' to "PROGRAM INDEX SEARCH." Q 2) Press • to display, bREW Select the desired recorded program. 1) Press &T to select.
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1I% Display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION. 2 Display SET UP CH Channel Caption is ... Static_qnames, e.q. ABC, TNT, arc. can be set so they willappear when a channel is selected. Choose 24 preset names (Preset Caption), or make up to 10 names of your own (Manual Caption.) [_f_Check list before you begin. screeR, to select "CH." 1)Press A_'41• 2) Press ACTION [_ You need a listof stationsand the channelnumbers you receivethem on, to display. 3 Select CHANNEL CAPTION. SELECT/ SET _ @ | select.
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Do "Preset Caption" steps 1-3 (page 24.) 1) Press AV 1"'" C_,_ELc_r,o_ --| _cr;*,, [ _ se,ect to _ _'r=m to Select MANUAL CAPTION. | 2) Press • _, 3 J display. Select Channel number. 1) Press At!' Q to SELECT/ SET select NUMBER. CH 2) Press • to move cursor to the right. • Channels already set and channels dete_edfrom Channel Memonj are notdisplayed, • You can set a total of ten channel captions with up to four characters each.
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_l'Check The Combination VCR writes program data (see example below) about the first 10 secondsof every recording. The informationis then displayedthe first 10 secondsof playback. To change the data, see "Changing Time Stamp Data" sectionon next page. list before you begin. [] The clock is set to correct time. [] The record tab is in place. Display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION, Display SET UP VCR screen. Q (_) SELECT/ SET to select "VCR.
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Models PV-M1349/PV-M1359W/ PV-M1369 unit is shown here, You may change the time stamp data (Date, Time, Channel, Category, and Notes) as desired. PLAY Display Time Stamp Data. 1) Insertcassette with recordtab. 2) Press PLAY. 2 1 Display TIME STAMP EDIT, L Press PROG (_) 3 while the data is d_ p ayback mode. 1 PLAY/REPEAT Change Time Stamp Data. 1) Press &V Q to select. • or • 2) Press to enter and continue.
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Models PV-M1349/PV-M 1359w/ PV-M1369 unit Is shown here. When "ON" is selected, picture is displayed even when broadcast signal is weak or nonexistent. SET % Press ACTION. Display MAIN MENU. .A,. Mmu, screen. Display SET UP CH KEY :ACTION KEY to select "CH." 1) Press AT4• 2) Press ACTION Q _ [ } to display. REC 3 Select WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY. 1 1) Press AT Q/ J to 2) select. Press • to set "ON" or=OFF.
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Connections you'll need to make. Recording (Editing) Combination VCR Playing (Source) VCR AUDIO OUT VIDEO @ iN © IN FROM ANT. OUT TO TV _! nsert recorded tape. blank tape with record tab, Dubbingtapes protected with Copy _ Insert preGuard will have poorquality results. Select "LINE" /_. See "Selecting InputMode" sectionon page 11. REC 3 mode. _ P@E PAUSE Press then 1 mode. Put inPLAY Standby PAUSE at starting point. Start dubbing. Press PAUSE. Put in Standby mode.
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V-Chip Control Feature is... The CombinationVCR has built-inV-Chip Controlwhich allows you to block unwantedTV usage based on Motion Pictureand TV Parental Guide ratings. Process of V-Chip Control Feature A 4 digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. 1I 2 ACTION. l Press D'sp'aYM""M "u. Display SET UP TV screen. to select _I'V." 1) Press AVd• 2) Press ACTION to display. SELECT/ SET A • :CH :CH UP DOWN 1. :VOL UP < :VOLDOWN Select LOCK. select.
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Process of V-Chip Control Feature [Enter Code I_>i_> _ If LOCK menu is not displayed, do "Enter Secret Code" steps on page 30. 1 Select MOTION PICT. STATUS. 1 1) Press AT ,/'(_r_'_ / to select. . SELECT/ SET :, KEY :Acrlo_ KEY __V_JJ | 2) Press • -J to set "ON" or "OFF." If you select MOTION PLOT.STATUS: • "ON" .--)V-Chip Control is activated. • "OFF" .--)V-Chip Control Is deactivated. 2 . •A:CHUP :CHDOWN b' :VOLUP ACTION Select CHANGE SETTINGS. Q ] 1) Press AV I to select.
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Process of V-Chip Control Feature E_ter Code Blocking I If LOCK menu is not displayed, do "Enter Secret Code" steps on page 30. 1 ......... Loc_ ......... Select TV PARENTAL STATUS. .oT,o_ P,Cr. STA_US:O_F _ --_ I 1) Press AY to 12) Press • to set "ON" or "OFF." If you select rv PARENTAL STATUS: • "ON" _ V-Chip Control is activated. • "OFF" --) V-Chip Control is deactivated. SELECT/ SET Select CHANGE SETTINGS. 2 3_" O 2) Press ,il,V to select. Press • to display.
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Process of V-Chip Control Feature TV-Y FOR ALL CHILDREN: Content specificallygeared to young viewers ages 2-8. TV-Y7 FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER: May contain mild physicalor comedic violence which may frighten children under 7. GENERAL AUDIENCE: Contains little or no violence, strong language, or sexua_ dialogue or situations. TV-G PARENTAL GUIDANCE: May contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.
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% 2 % MENU. Display MAiN Press ACTION. Select the language selection 2 icon. 1) Press AY
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DISPLAY © FunctionStatus To display or remove the overlay. Press DISPLAY. Currenttime When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change channels, the Combination VCR mode or channel number will be displayed. (Some station names may also appear if Channel Caption is set. See pages 24, 25.) Channel Caption Rec Time Remaining __ (OTR mode onlysee page 11 .) Counter Time Stamp Data (see pages 26, 27.
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Usewhenmoving Combination VCR to new location, or if a mistake was made in the One Time Setup section. • Makesure a tape is not insertedin the CombinationVCR. ModelsPV-M1349/PV-M1359W/PV-M1369 unitis shownhere. L II Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged. Head Clog Sensor During playbackthis screen appears if clogging is detected. To remove screen, press PLAY on the remote or CombinationVCR. • Use "dry" type head cleaning cassette only. (Part No.
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Check the following points once a aln if you are having troublewith your CombinationVCR. No power.., ILVA_.o] No pictureor sound... • Completely insert Power Plug intoan AC outlet. • Set POWER buttonto ON. I_old_'._H I[a]l • Make sure yourantenna system('IV or CABLE), is correctlyset. (P.5) I • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. Check that POWER buttonis set to on. Poorpicture with normalsound... AdjustBRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controlsin the SET UP T_ menu. (P.
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Tower Remote Control EJECT button: When EJECT is pressed, the tape is ejected from Cassette Compartment. If EJECT is pressed duringrecording,the CombinationVCR will notrespondto the command. EJECT SLEEP See page 14. / See pages POWER 10, 42. See pages 6, 8. _ / FM/TV See pages18, 19. NITE See page 8. ON-TIMER See page 14. / MUTE See pages 8, 17. RAPID TUNE See page 8. CHANNEL UP/DOWN SELECT UP/DOWN Seepages 6-14, 16-19, 21-28,30-32,34.
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ModelsPV-M1349/PV-M1359W/PV-M1369 unitIsshownhere. Casse_e Compa_ment Seepages10,11,27. ACTION See pages 7, 10, 12, 13, 22, 23, 35. PLAY/REPEAT See Pages 8, 10, 21, 23,27,36. STOP/EJECl ACTION See pages7, 10-13, 23. -CHANNEL UP/DOWN TRACKING UP/DOWN SELECT UP/DOWN See pages 6-8, 10~13, 15. FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH See pages 10, 22, 23, 36. REC See pages11,28. SET See pages 6, 7, 8, 12, 13. TIMER/FM (KITCHEN TIMER/FM for PV-M1379W) See pages15, 18, 19. POWER See pages 6, 8, 36.
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. AVE. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.