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Quasar VHQ840 User's Manual

1. rn If your system connection looks like one of the diagrams above do the following 1 Skip Cable Box Setup at right and turn to page 28 2 Complete VCR Plus Channel Setup on page 28 3 Turn to page 29 for VCR Plus Programming AAA a ee If you are using a cable box and it is connected to your VCR in one of the ways shown in Connection Type A on page 24 you will need to complete the Cable Box Setup steps below Cable Box Setup Complete this page only if Type A connection method pg 26 is used 1 Press ACTION to display f AUTO SET then press P to display the VCR Plus CH SET UP the menu SET UP VCR M a ET CLOCK 2 Press AV to select SET UP 1D IOMA LANGUE ENGLISH CHANNEL and then press SELECT y KEY gt gt to display the SET UP END ACTION KEY CHANNEL screen 3 3 Press AY to select CABLE SET UP CHANNEL e DSS BOX SET UP and ANTENNA CABLE SELECT HOOKUP screen SELECT Y KEY SET z gt KEY END ACTION KEY 4 Press AV to select your hookup Emm CABLE DSS BOXFVCR TV and then press P to set ZUGE US If you selected CABLE DSS BOX iria i VCRPTV continue with step 5 If not press ACTION three times SELECT A Y KEY and turn to page 28 zi IONES Mode VHQ860 remote is shown here box manual If you are using Audio Video jack connections to your cable box select and set VIDEO OUT as the output channel S D pr
2. VHF UHF Antenna Output Terminal See pages 6 9 23 26 Video Input Connector Channel 3 4 Switch Audio input Connector See pages 23 26 See pages 6 12 See pages 23 26 For Model VHQ860 AC Power Plug While plugged into an AC outlet Audio Output Connector L R Hisce ded the VCR consumes 4 1 W of See pages 9 23 pages J e electrical power in OFF condition VHF UHF Antenna Input Termina See pages 6 9 24 26 NO RTL u G I Channel 3 4 Switch L Audio Input Connector L R video input Connector 950 pages 23 ESI 20 See sanea 23 24 26 mee Pages etes VHF UHF Antenna Output Terminal See pages 6 9 23 24 26 11 b One Time VCR Setup Important If the remote control POWER ACTION PROG CHA INDEX or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again When the VCR is turned on for the first time it automatically enters the setup mode Setup includes the following Choose the language for on screen menus and messages Tell the VCR how your equipment is hookup pages 6 9 so the VCR can correctly place channels into memory Get the VCR ready for clock set Back of model VHQ860 1 6 is shown here Model VHQ860 remote is shown here Using AW4b keys Whenever a menu or program screen is displayed the PLAY STOP REWIND and FF buttons on the
3. UHF VHF Band Mixer not supplied Round 75 Ohm coaxial Cable To VCR Terminal Case 3 Two Twin Lead Cables UHF VHF Band Mixer t lied 300 75 ohm not supplied Transformer not supplied To VCR Termina f your TV has both post and plug type VHF terminals the post connection is recommended to minimize signal loss Between VCR and TV Case 1 Screw amp Plug Type Terminal O Oo E 5 Y e o 3 z TV UHF VHF Band VHF Separator not supplied mm RF Coaxial Cable Case 2 Screw Type Terminal 75 300 ohm Transformer not supplied TV UHF VHF Band VHF Separator not supplied UHF Case 4 Complex TV Terminal TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV SET Split out ANT2 Connect to one of the ANT terminals and select the same antenna number on the TV Other Connections All connections on these pages are made with 75 Ohm coaxial cables CABLE Connections dis Without a Converter Descrambler Box sn IN FROM ANT You can 1 Use your VCR Remote Control to select channels 2 Program one or more unscrambled channels for IN FROM unattended recording iu 3 E OUT TO TV S IY You cannot record or view scrambled channels with this connection VHF UHF With a CABLE to VCR Converter Descrambler Box You can OUT TO TV Cable TV 1 Record and view any channel including scrambled channels channel selection must be made at th
4. coocooroccronrenenonnannas 14 Basic Operation Playback a Tape Main Operation Special Effects Quality Picture Features sese 15 Record On a Tape Main Operation One Touch Record Select Input Mode Channel Selection 16 17 Timer Recording Main Operation Cancel Clear or Replace Program Contents eese 18 19 More You Can Do Tape Operation index Search Auto Functions Repeat Play One Minute Skip Zero Search 20 22 Copying Your Tapes Dubbing Connection Main Operation Monitoring cceeeee eee 23 MTS Broadcast VHS Hi Fi Stereo System For Model VHQ860 only Stereo SAP Mono Broadcast Select Audio Mode NS NEUE E TNR MS 24 25 VCR Plus Setup Cable Box Setup VCR Plus Channel Setup oooonccccnncnccccconoconononanncncanecncanconenanoss 26 28 VCR Plus Programming Main Operation Make Correction ssseeeeeesse eene nenne nennen 29 Multi Brand Control Fealufa eoi eee Co Wa Ever eru P a A EN Pr ReO E ara te deg 30 31 Special VCR Features VCR Lock Warning Beeper Blue Back ON OFF eese 32 33 Other Information Before Requesting Service Self check items ooncocccccnnononconnnnonoccnnnannnononcnnnnnannnnaran etant 34 35 service Center Lis id Aca 36 Warranty A TES UE E 37 Spanish Quick Use QUITO oi 38 39 Quick US GUISA ic a Back Cover 2 ANA Important Safeguards and Precautions FOR YOUR
5. Direct Access This feature allows you to go directly to the recording you want from anywhere on the tape by entering the appropriate index number 1 Press INDEX in Playback or Stop mode INDEX 04 2 Press a NUMBERED key to select the desired recording To calculate the number see below 3 Press REW or FF to start a INDEX SEARCH 04 reverse or forward search When the designated location is reached the VCR goes into Playback mode To calculate an Index Number Count forward or backward each recording start point including the recording you want to see from wherever you are on the tape Example 1 If you are watching recording 4 and you want to watch recording 2 count the start points to number 2 The total is 3 Enter 3 in step 2 and press REW Example 2 If you are watching recording 2 and you want to watch recording 6 count the start points to number 6 The total is 4 Enter 4 in step 2 and press FF NOTE indicates start points of each recording Make each entry within 10 seconds or the Index Search mode will be canceled IN oe soc i i NOTES ndex marks will be placed for Timer recordings as well i CENT f the VHS Index Search System are initiated extremely close to an index mark there is a possibility that the index mark will not be counted in the search 20 STOP EJECT C FAST FORWARD REWIND FAST FORWARD Model VHQ860 remote is shown here Index Scan
6. Video Cassette Recorder MODEL VHQ840 VHQ860 fe Easy Taping OWNER S MANUAL cad hese r actly before nenpt ee Te Daz gt x m EXE e m m DE SS Bam m ee ns haec Quick Use Guide is on the back cover SUOn2euuo 0 T y 5 Wi 25 aM 1117 og Yep NOA Soy rr E P 3 5 Fed IDAOS bri Things You Should Know Date of Purchase Cong 4 arulanons TERN Dealer Purchased From on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated an reliable products on the market today Used properly it Dealer Address will bring you and your family years of enjoyment Dealer Phone No Please fill in the information at right The seria number Model No is on the tag located on the back of your VCR E Serial No Safety Precautions 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 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 FCC Warning Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user s authority to operate CAUTION This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage withi
7. 1 Press ACTION to display the menu SET cla VCR SET crocie I SET UP CHAN IDIOMA LANGUE ENGLI SH 2 Press AV to select SET UP BELECT A Y KEY VCR and then press P to BED OMEN REN display the SET UP VCR screen 3 Press AV to select BEEPER SET UP VCR and then press P to select ON pescar Po QN or OFF NOISY CH BLUE BACK ON SELECT A ide d ACTION KEY 4 Press ACTION twice to exit this screen Model VHQ860 remote is shown here Blue Back ON OFF Feature You may choose whether or not you want the VCR to display a solid blue back screen when the broadcast signal is very weak 1 Press ACTION to display the menu 2 Press AY to select SET UP VCR and then press P to display the SET UP VCR screen 3 Press AV to select NOISY CH BLUE BACK and then press gt to select ON or OFF When ON is selected a solid blue screen appears whenever the signal is weak or SET UP VCR SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL 10 OMA LANGUE ENGL SH SELECT 4 Y KEY SET z gt KEY END ACTION KEY SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY BEEPER ON CEANA ON SELECT 4 KEY SET KEY END ACTION KEY nonexistent When OFF is selected the picture is displayed regardless of the signal condition The picture can not always be seen clearly when OFF is selected 4 Press ACTION twice to exit has a Blue Back feature even if the VCR Blue Back is set SN
8. 91 General Electric Genera Instruments 01 02 03 04 34 55 83 85 91 93 95 Hamlin 14 15 28 41 97 100 102 Hitachi Jerrold 01 02 03 04 34 55 83 85 91 93 95 Magnavox Matsushita esssss 16 17 101 Movietime 29 32 38 39 40 42 44 88 Oak ierunt 29 32 39 42 44 88 68 72 32 40 42 78 94 08 09 56 61 87 90 Regency Samsung Scientific Atlanta Sheritech 32 40 42 78 94 16 17 101 Stargate 04 30 32 40 42 44 52 63 78 85 88 94 Sylvania Teknika Telecaption Teleview 32 40 42 78 94 18 19 42 43 44 52 63 88 13 20 22 26 40 58 62 98 Universa Viewstar DSS Brand Code Numbers Toshiba Hitachi Hughes Magnavox Uniden 1 Magnavox Uniden 2 DSS CABLE NUMBERED keys Model VHQ860 remote is shown here Multi Brand Control Setup 1 Find your TV or Cable Box or DSS Box Brand Code Number from one of the charts on this page 2 Hold down TV or DSS CABLE Use the NUMBERED keys to enter your TV or Cable Box Brand code number For code numbers 100 or greater first press the 100 key Then enter the remaining digit E g for 102 press 100 then press 2 3 To confirm that the correct code was entered press POWER to turn your TV or Cable Box or DSS Box On Off 4 Try each of the functions listed on page 31 Due to changes in infra red commands used by some manufacturers more th
9. as the output channel 6 Press CH A to start Channel Auto Set PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PUSHING ACTION KEY appears T Press ACTION to display the SET CLOCK screen 8 Press AV to select the MONTH and then press to enter SELECT A Y KEY Make each entry within 5 minutes END ACTION KEY or the VCR exits the Set Clock screen Q press AV and 4P to select end Items and set remaining items at right Date Year Time Pressing lt will move back to an item DST Daylight Saving for correction Time see page 5 10 Press ACTION twice to start S the clock and exit this mode 114 SET COMPLETED SET b KEY START ACTION KEY SELECT SET AVA Y keys ACTION ADD NUMBERED DELETE keys CHANNEL UP 100 key Model VHQ880 remote is shown here To Change On Screen Display Language 1 Press ACTION to display the menu 2 Press AV to select the language English LANGUAGE Spanish IDIOMA French LANGUE SET UP VCA T K CLOCI SET UP CHANN EL HI Eanes ENGL SH SELECT 4 Y KEY SET gt END ACTION KEY 3 Press gt repeatedly to change the language SET UP VCR SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL PREPARAR VCR IDIOMA LANGUE E IJAB RELOJ REGLAGE MAGNETOSCOPE ORLOGE IJAR CANAL SELECT v KEY EN E SEESISUI q REGLAGE HORL KEY REGL SET AGE CANAL END ACTION ELEGIR A Y EAS 03 FRANCA IS FIJAR AR SEL wy TERMINAR ACTION EGLER ACTION 4 Press ACTION to
10. if your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN terminals you can connect your Audio Video Connections VCR to them to receive a higher quality picture and sound If your TV is not Audio Video Connections TV stereo you can connect a stereo amplifier to the VCA to enjoy stereo sound IN FROM ANT AUDIO IN 1 Connect the VIDEO OUT terminal on the VCR to the VIDEO IN terminal of your TV 2 Connect the L and R AUDIO OUT terminals on the VCR to the L and R AUDIO IN terminals of your TV 3 Set the VIDEO TV selector of your TV Monitor Receiver to VIDEO NOTE Touse your TV as a VCR monitor set the VIDEO TV selector on the TV Monitor Receiver to VIDEO For model VHQ860 use the L Audio In jack for proper sound reproduction when connecting to a monaural TV Stereo Amplifier Connections When you connect your VCR to a Stereo Component System you can view the picture from the VCR while enjoying stereo from your audio system Connect the L and R AUDIO OUT terminals on the VCR to the L and R AUDIO IN terminals of your stereo Stereo Amplifier Note to CABLE system installer This reminder is provided to call the CABLE systern installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC in USA and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to
11. 3 Press AY to select VCR SET UP CHANNEL Plus CH SET UP and then ANTENNA CABLE press P to display the VCR casucross Box ser uP Plus CH SET UP screen gt SELECT Y KEY SET b KEY END ACTION KEY IMPORTANT NOTE For step 4 use the list you prepared You may leave lines blank if you don t receive that station or if the GUIDE CH number and the CABLE or TV CH numbers are the same 4 press to move the shaded area to the right side VCR Plus CH SET UP GUIDE CH CABLE CH 02 Then press AV to change ab cad CABLE or TV CH number END ACTION KEY Next press to set the number AV VCA Plus CH SET UP Now press to continue GUTDE CH CADIE CH Repeat this operation until the list gt 01 is complete ue i SELECT 4 Y KEY SET 4 KEY END ACT ION KEY To Enter More Programs Press AV and to select the incorrect CABLE or TV CH number Then press AW to change or ADD DLT to delete the channel D press ACTION three times to exit the VCR Plus CH SET UP mode PER Make each entry within 5 minutes or the VCA will leave this mode NOTES CY Once local channels have been programmed they will stay in memory even in the case of a power failure ver et VCR Plus Programming Easy Taping A check list before you begin O The clock is set C VCR Plus Setup is complete see pages 26 28 9 Display Panel Model VHQ860 remote is sho
12. When the VCR is connected to a Combination VCR which to OFF on the VCR the screen will go to blue back 33 o m O lt lt O c O D 5 O O Before Requesting Service e Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR Correction No power Completely insert the Power Plug into an AC outlet Set the POWER button to ON Recording amp Playback Correction TV program cannot be recorded Check connections between VCR external antenna and your TV Make sure your antenna system CABLE or TV is correctly set To Replace Channels in Memory P 14 Make sure that the record tab is intact on the cassette P 5 Timer recording cannot be performed Set the recording start stop times correctly P 18 Make sure that the POWER button is set to OFF P 18 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 There is no playback picture or the playback Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV to match the Channel 3 4 switch picture is noisy or contains streaks located on the rear panel of the VCR P 6 Set the VCR TV selector to VCR Check that channel 3 or 4 of the TV is properly tuned in Adjust the TRACKING control in either direction P 15 Special effects playback picture may contain Set the TV s Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL and then adjust it
13. cassette can shorten head life If using a head cleaning cassette does not solve the problem contact your nearest Factory Service Center or authorized Service Center See page 36 VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL ENO PLAY KEY Cleaning cassette part No NV TCL3OPT is recommended Reset all VCR Memory Functions Use when moving the VCR to a new location or if a mistake was made in the One Time VCR Setup section Make sure a tape is not inserted in the VCR 1 Turn VCR Power on 2 Press and hold both PLAY and CHANNEL A on the VCR for more than 5 seconds The power will shut off 3 Perform the One Time VCR Setup section on page 12 D S T Daylight Saving Time Your VCR can be set to automatically adjust the clock for Daylight Saving Time Page 13 Spring First Sunday in April When set to DST ON the VCR will automatically set the clock ahead one hour Autumn Last Sunday in October When set to DST ON the VCR will automatically set the clock back one hour f your area does not observe Daylight Saving Time select DST OFF Keep these time changes in mind when programming the VCR for timer recordings Specifications Power Source 120V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption Power On Approx 18 watts VHQ840 Approx 23 watts VHQ860 r Off Approx 4 1 watts Video Signal EIA Standard NTSC color Video Recording System 4 rotary hea
14. del reloj Introduzca los datos en 5 minutos o la videograbadora saldr de la pantalla de la fijaci n del reloj ELEGIR MES ELEGIR A Y FIJAR TERMINAR ACT ION 8 Oprimir AY para elegir el mes y luego oprimir gt para fijar el mes 9 Oprimir AV y gt para Fijaciones elegir y fijar las fijaciones Tacit Ano restantes que est n a la Verano derecha Hora veraniaga FtJAR RELOJ 10 oprimir ACTION dos veces para iniciar a funcionar el reloj y salir desde este modo 38 FLJACION ES COMPLETO FIJAR 4 gt INICIR ACTIHON Para fijar o fijar de nuevo el reloj En caso de que el reloj es incorrecto o ha ocurrido un corte el ctrico PREPARAR A FIJAR RELOJ FIJAR CANAL 1 Oprimir ACTION para que aparezca la pantalla del men LANGUE LANGUAGE ESPANOL ELEGIR A Y FIJAR TERMINAR ACTION 2 Oprimir AV para elegir FIJAR RELOJ y luego oprimir para que aparezca la pantalla de FIJAR RELOJ 3 Oprimir AV y 4b para elegir y fijar la hora y la fecha A 4 Oprimir ACTION dos veces para iniciar a funcionar el reloj y salir desde este modo ELEGIA MES ELEGIR A Y FIJAR TERMINAR ACTION FIJACION ES COMPLETO ELEGIR A Y FIJAR 4 gt TERMINAR ACTION Operaciones b sicas para la reproducci n 1 introducir una cinta MGR Esta indicaci n aparece en SE g e el panel delantero Sn is 2 Oprimir PLAY en el control remo
15. esta usando los terminales de audio video para su conaxi n fije el televisor al modo de entrada de video 3 Oprimir CH A para elegir el idioma de la pantalla en ingl s O oprimir CH Y para elegir el idioma de la pantalla en espanol O oprimir VCR TV para elegir el idioma de la pantalla en franc s Ud podr fijar tambi n usando los mismos botones que est n ubicados en la videograbadora La videograbadora debe conectarse a una antena o caja de TV por cable SELECT LANGUAGE PUSH VCR CH amp ENGLISH OPRIMIR VCR CH ESPA OL APP VCR TV FRAN AIS 4 Oprimir AY para elegir y Ep ERU luego oprimir gt para fijar VPP CABLE OSSP TV su conexion Si ud ha elegido CABLE DSS e VCR TV continue al paso 5 Si no siga al paso 7 ELEGIR a FIJAR TERMINAR ACTION 5 Oprimir AY para elegir el ELEGIR LA CONEXION canal de salida de la caja de TV por cable o el SALIDA DEL CABLE OSS receptor DSS y luego oprimir gt gt para fijar Si es necesario consulte su manual de la caja de TV por cable Si ud est usando los terminales de audio video para la conexi n de la caja de TV por cable elija y fije a SALIDA DE VIDEO para el canal de salida ELEGIR A Y FIJAR 4 gt TERMINAR ACTION 6 Oprimir CH A para iniciar la fijaci n autom tica de los canales POR FAVOR FIJE RELOJ CON LA TECLA MENU aparece 7 Oprimir ACTION para que aparezca la pantalla de fijaci n
16. remote control function as AW only For play stop rewind and fast forward functions use the buttons on the VCR 12 o 00 0 4 To Set the Language Channels and Clock 1 Turn TV and VCR on 2 Tune TV to VCR output channel the same one you set on the back of the VCR CH3 or CH4 3 Press CH A for English on screen displays Or press CH V for Spanish on screen displays Or press VCR TV for French on screen displays You can also set the language using the buttons on the VCR If wrong language is set see the Reset all VCR Memory Functions section on page 5 The VCR should be connected to an antenna or cable box page 6 9 4 Press AV to select your hookup PA ora and then press P to set VCRPCABLE OSS BOXPTV f you selected CABLE DSS BOX P VCR gt TV continue with step 5 If not go to step 6 SET IP KEY if you are using the CABLE DSS BOX p gt END ACTION KEY VCR gt TV connection method only the cable box output channel wiil be placed in memory SELECT LANGUAGE PUSH VCR CH 4 ENGLISH OPRIMIR VCR CH ESPANOL APP VCR TV FRANCAIS 5 Press AV to select your cable SERE ei naa BUMP UGRETU box or DSS receiver output S ee number and then GABLE DS8 00 OUTPUT GH press o o onier SELECT A Y KEY If e refer to your cable SET 4 gt KEY box manual END ACTION KEY f you are using Audio Video jack connections to your cable box select and set VIDEO OUT
17. right You will need the following to complete the list M line up of normal and or cable stations you receive along with the channel numbers your TV receives them on A cable channel line up chart is supplied by your cable company Bild A list of Guide VCR Plus channel numbers assigned to the stations you receive This list is available in TV Guide and the TV listings found in selected newspapers 1 Makeachart with 3 columns like the example below In the left column fill in the name or call letters of the stations you receive 2 Inthe middle column fill in each station s assigned Guide VCR Plus number found in TV Guide newspapers etc 3 In the right column fill in the channel number that your TV receives the station on from your channel line up EXAMPLE ONLY Assigned Channel Guide no your TV VCR Plus receives the channel no station on Broadcast or able Station Name VCR Plus Channel Setup Before you begin complete the Channel Setup Preparations below left Important Note If your VCR connection type changes from type A to B repeat steps 1 4 of page 27 and select VCR P gt CABLE DSS BOX gt TV or VCR gt TV before proceeding with these steps 1 Press ACTION to display SET UP VCR the menu SET CLOCK 1G tOMA LANGUE ENGL SH SELECT 4 Y KEY 2 Press AY to select SET UP ser e key CHANNEL and then press SAINE gt to display the SET UP CHANNEL screen
18. the point of cable entry as practical O le 3 5 O Y e O 3 o l Remote Control Buttons VCR See pages 30 31 POWER See pages 12 18 19 29 31 VCR TV See pages 12 17 23 31 PLAY See pages 15 21 31 SELECT UP See pages 12 14 18 19 22 27 29 32 33 REWIND SEARCH See pages 15 20 21 31 SET BACKSPACE See pages 12 13 18 19 28 29 ACTION See pages 12 14 22 27 28 32 33 PAUSE See pages 15 16 23 31 NUMBERED KEYS See pages 13 16 20 29 31 DISPLAY ENTER See pages 14 16 22 24 31 INDEX See pages 20 21 SAP Hi Fi VHQ860 only See page 25 SPEED See pages 16 31 COUNTER RESET See pages 22 31 TV See pages 30 31 DSS CABLE See pages 30 31 INPUT See pages 17 23 31 FAST FORWARD SEARCH See pages 15 20 21 31 SET See pages 12 14 18 19 22 27 29 32 33 STOP See pages 15 16 19 21 31 SELECT DOWN See pages 12 14 18 19 22 27 29 32 33 PROGRAM See pages 18 19 29 RECORD TIME See pages 16 31 SLOW See pages 15 31 ADD DELETE See pages 13 19 28 29 CHANNEL UP DOWN TRACKING UP DOWN See pages 12 13 15 17 23 31 VOLUME UP DOWN See page 31 ZERO SEARCH 1 MINUTE SKIP See pages 22 31 Model VHQ860 remote is shown here Front View of the VCR Cassette Compartment VCR TV Selector See pages 15 16 23 cae STOP EJECT See pages 12 17 23 31 15 1025 g See pages Hr
19. the program P DT START STOP CH SPD iteraa E 5 Press PROG to exit this mode 4 SU 9 00P10 00P L LP SELECT 1 8 4 KEY ENTER amp KEY END PROG KEY Timer Recording Using VCR Buttons Make sure a cassette tape is not inserted in the VCR 1 Hold down STOP EJECT and press REW to enter the Program mode 2 Press FF or REC TIME repeatedly or hold down to make selections 3 Press PLAY to set the item and move on To make corrections repeatedly press PLAY to move the cursor to the right or REW to move to the left to the incorrect entry and make the correction 4 Press STOP EJECT and REW together to display program contents after all items have been entered You cannot clear programs with the VCR buttons 5 Hold down STOP EJECT and press REW release REW first and then release STOP EJECT to exit this mode 6 Insert a cassette with record tab and press POWER off to set the timer 19 0 e o o O Oo 0 E O 5 TA Tape Operation la Dur Vacation Important If the remote control POWER ACTION PROG CHA Y INDEX or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again VHS Index Search System Each time you start a recording an invisible index mark is automatically placed on the tape You can then use these index marks to access or scan your recordings REWIND FAST FORWARD 3 Model VHQ860 remote is shown here
20. 12 00AM P ad Rec Time STEREO B ini BSAP Remaining MONO 4 OTR mode only Counter see page 16 Broadcast Audio Being Received Tape Speed Model VHQB6O only See page 5 See page 24 This display will disappear in 5 seconds Blank Tape No Video Signal Indication Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in Play mode or when the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the Blue Back ON OFF Feature page 33 set to ON the TV screen will turn solid blue 14 Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you of a missed operation or provide further instructions NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN If no active channels are found for CHANNEL MEMORY See page 12 If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording and the Clock is not set See page 18 PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMM ING TURN VCA OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING AND After a Timer Program has LEAVE CABLE BOX POWER ON been set See page 18 If you press REC on the remote control or VCR and a cassette is inserted with no record tab See page 16 CHECK CASSETTE RECORO TAB if you press PLAY FF REW or REC on the remote control or VCR without a cassette inserted See pages 15 16 NO CASSETTE PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE TO CANCEL TIMER REC PUSH POWER THEN STOP KEY If you press POWER or STOP during a Timer Recording visible in VCR mod
21. IC Video Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company collectively referred to as the Warrantor will repair this product with new or refurbished parts free of charge in the USA or Puerto Rico in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows all time periods commence from the date of the original purchase PRODUCT PARIS LABOR CAMCORDER ONE 1 YEAR EXCEPT CCD IMAGE SENSOR NINETY 90 DAYS CCD IMAGE SENSOR SIX 6 MONTHS NINETY 90 DAYS VCR ONE 1 YEAR NINETY 90 DAYS A V MIXER ONE 1 YEAR NINETY 90 DAYS MONITOR VCR ONE 1 YEAR EXCEPT CRT NINETY 90 DAYS CRT TWO 2 YEARS CRT NINETY 90 DAYS CUSTOMER PAYS ALL LABOR CHARGES AFTER 90 DAYS Monitor VCR In home or carry in Service 22 diagonal CRT LCD and Larger Monitor VCR Carry in Service 21 diagonal CRT LCD and smaller Batteries if included New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten 10 days Non rechargeable batteries are not warranted y Tape if included New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five 5 days In home carry in or mail in service as applicable in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company PASC Factory Servicenter listed in the Service Directory Or call toll free 1 800 211 PANA 7262 to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter Carry in or
22. IL 60714 MARYLAND 62 Mountain Road Glen Burnie MD 21061 MASSACHUSETTS 60 Glacier Drive Suite G Westwood MA 02090 MICHIGAN 37048 Van Dyke Avenue Sterling Heights MI 48312 MINNESOTA 7850 12th Avenue South Airport Business Center Bloomington MN 55425 OHIO 2236 Waycross Road Civic Center Plaza Forest Park OH 45240 PENNSYLVANIA 2221 Cabot Blvd West Suite B Langhorne PA 19047 Chartiers Valley Shopping Center 1025 Washington Pike Bridgeville PA 15017 Service in Puerto Rico TENNESSEE 919 8th Avenue South Nashville TN 37203 TEXAS 7482 Harwin Drive Houston TX 77036 13615 Welch Road Suite 101 Farmers Branch TX 75244 WASHINGTON 20425 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 HAWAII 99 859 Iwaiwa Street Aiea Hawaii 96701 Phone 808 488 1996 Fax 808 486 4369 Matsushita Electric of Puerto rico Inc Panasonic Sales Company Factory Servicenter Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 Accessory Purchases Customer Orders Only 800 211 PANA 7262 36 As of October 97 Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc of America AVE 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 One Panasonic Way San Gabriel Industrial Park Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 PANASON
23. N Remaining Items to be set START time STOP time CH annel number or LINE for outside source recording Speed SP LP SLP 4 Press AV and lt gt to select and set each of the remaining items at right To Make Corrections Repeatedly press to move the cursor to the right or d to move to the left to the incorrect entry and make the correction P DT START STOP CH SPD 2 M o 5 Press PROG to end the program e This screen appears for confirmation 2 z 77 gt 4 ae to i2 2 CANCEL ADD DLT KEY See gt To Enter More Programs END PROG KEY Press AV and P to select and set a blank program number and then repeat steps 3 and 4 6 Press PROG to exit this mode 7 Press POWER off to set the timer TIMER When recording programs via a cable box make sure the cable box is left ON and 7 TON tuned to the desired channel TIMER indicator lights in the Display Panel Important notes when using a DSS receiver When recording programs via a DSS receiver the DSS receiver must be left on When recording programs via an antenna or cable the DSS receiver must be turned off Acassette with no record tab is ejected and TIMER flashes when the power is turned off to set the timer 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
24. One Touch Recording page 17 the timer recording will not be performed If there is a power interruption of more than one minute the recording will not be performed or continue POWER Display Panel Cancel a Timer Recording Recording is in progress Press POWER and then STOP within 10 seconds to cancel the timer recording The TIMER indicator goes out in the Display Panel Replace Program Contents Recording is not in progress 1 Press PROG to display the SET PROGRAM screen 2 Press AV to select TIMER PROGRAM and then press b to VCA Ptus PROGRAM Ud P OT START STOP CH SPD Nur le 3 10 B 00P 9 00P 10 SP 4 SU 9 00P10 OOP LP AYA4b keys ADD DELETE Model VHQ860 remote is shown here SELECT SET display all currently set programs SELECT Me v KEY 3 Press AV and gt to select and ENO PROG KEY set a program number See page 18 4 Press AV and b to select and set replacement timer information RA START STOP CH 8 A 10 00P 12 00P 125 SELECI SIART DALE SELECT 4 Y KEY 1 4 gt 5 Press PROG twice to exit this mode Em Proa key Review or Clear Program Contents Recording is not in progress 1 Press PROG to display the SET PROGRAM screen 2 Press AV to select TIMER PROGRAM and then press b to display ati currently set programs 3 Press AY to select a program number 4 Press ADD DLT if you want to clear
25. RED keys ENTER CH UP DOWN TV VOL UP DOWN VCR VCR TV PLAY STOP FF REW PAUSE SLOW REC SAPHi Fi SPEED COUNTER RESET ZERO 1 MIN Some TV Cable Box and DSS Box brands require you to tum on the power manually Not all functions listed may be controlled by this remote control O D lt O c O 0 3 g O 31 Special VCR Features Important If the remote contro POWER ACTION PROG CHA V INDEX or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again A check list before you begin O All connections are made See pages 6 9 VCR is plugged in C TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel CH 3 or 4 Model VHQB80 remote is shown here 32 VCR Lock Feature When activated this feature prohibits all operations except for timer Kami a and tape eject This feature may be used to keep young children from operating the VCR Hold down REC TIME on the VCR without a cassette inserted for 7 VCR LOCK ACTIVATED seconds while in Stop mode To Cancel the VCR Lock feature with or without a cassette inserted hold down REC TIME on the VCR for 7 seconds again while in Stop mode VCR LOCK OFF VCR Lock mode is cancelled automatically after 24 hours as long as the clock is set Warning Beeper Feature When you select BEEPER ON a short warning will sound each time an invalid entry or incomplete operation is made
26. RODUCTS OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE 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 above exclusions or limitations 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 he warranty period you may contact your dealer or Servicenter If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the Customer Satisfaction Center at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS DETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION ARE NOT COVERED COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER warvid 10 20 97 37 O r y D Oo iun 3 pa le Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a para r pida consulta aU A D ERU J C cx camcn MI CL CIN Se L Para fijar el idioma canal y reloj 1 Encienda el televisor y la videograbadora 2 Sintonice el televisor al canal de salida de la videograbadora el mismo canal que ha fijado en la parte trasera de la videograbadora canal 3 o 4 Si
27. ROG if contents are P DT START STOP CH SPO E 12 00A 08 P acceptable I Y 9 00A12 g Q0P 12 00P 125 To cancel program contents Press ADD DLT CANCEL ADO DLT KEY SELECT 1 8 a KEY ENTER KEY END PROG KEY 8 Press PROG to complete the program 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 TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING AND LEAVE CABLE BOX POWER ON oq UE NOA ao This display may differ depending on your cable box hook up 9 Press POWER off to set the timer Display Panel When recording programs via a DSS receiver the DSS receiver must be left on When recording programs via an antenna or cable the DSS receiver must be turned off You can obtain unlisted PlusCode numbers by calling 1 900 454 7587 Call costs approximately 95 per minute VCR PlusCodes can not be used to program the VCR to record DSS channels Avoid overlapping program times Anon screen display will indicate if an invalid PlusCode number has been entered or when all timer programs are full Multi Brand Control Feature The Remote Control may be set up to control some of the functions on your TV or Cable Box TV Brand Code Numbers Mitsubishi Samsung Gold Star Magnavox Sylvania 01 29 44 88 91 04 30 42 44 52 63 85 88 04 30 42 44 52 63 85 88 08 09 56 61 87 90 01 29 44 88
28. SAFETY READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUC TIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit or in this manual If necessary have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify the power source in your home 2 POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG As a safety feature this Video product comes with either a polarized power cord plug one blade is wider than the other or a three wire grounding type plug POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION This plug will only fit into an outlet one way If you cannot fully insert the plug try reversing it If it still will not fit have an electrician install the proper wall outlet Do not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug GROUNDING PLUG CAUTI This plug will only fit into a three hole grounding outlet If necessary have an electrician install the proper outlet Do not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug 3 POWER CORD Make sure power cords are routed so that they are not likely to have anything rest on them roll over them or be in the way of walking traffic if an extension cord is used make sure it also has either a polarized or grounded plug and that the cords can be securely connected Frayed cords damaged plugs and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be replaced by a qualified service technician Overloaded outle
29. Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes it will switch to the Stop mode automatically to protect the tape and the video head 15 QU O n o O 0 Q 9 d O 5 Record On a Tape Important If the remote control POWER ACTION PROG CHA INDEX or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again E check list before you begin O All connections are made See pages 6 9 DO VCR is plugged in TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel CH 3 or 4 2 Display Panel CHANNEL Up Down Model VHQ860 remote is shown here 16 1 Insert a cassette with record tab VCR power comes on automatically 2 Press CH A V or NUMBERED cH 08 keys to select a channel Or press CHANNEL A F on the VCR Holding down CH A Y will increase the channe search speed To record from an outside source press CH A F or INPUT to select LINE see page 17 3 Press SPEED to change the recording speed SP Standard Play LP Long Play i SLP z Super Long Play See page 5 4 Press REC TIME on the remote control or VCR to start recording To edit out unwanted portions press PAUSE to pause the recording in progress To release press PAUSE again After the VCR has been in Pause mode for 5 minutes it will stop automatically to protect the tape and video head One Touch Timer Recording OTR The VCR starts recording and t
30. This feature allows you to scan forward or reverse each recording for 10 seconds in Playback mode A Press INDEX in Playback or Stop mode b Press REW or FF to begin the scan As each index mark is reached a short playback will be performed after which FF or REW resumes AUTO INDEX SEARCH C Press PLAY to cancel the scan and begin playback You may also press STOP to stop the tape Start here i t Indexed Point MM 1 STOP wy Play for about 10 seconds TOP ib Fast Forward or Rewind Auto Operation Functions Auto Playback When a tape is inserted the power turns on Auto If the record tab is removed playback begins Auto Oo m D lt e c O t O oO Auto Rewind When a tape reaches its end during playback fast forward or manual record the VCR will rewind and go into Stop mode Playback Auto Eject Repeat Play is OFF When a tape without a record tab is played to its end the VCR will rewind and then eject the tape Memory Rewind Off When the POWER button is pressed during rewind the VCR will turn off after rewind is complete For record tab information see page 5 Tape Operation continued Important If the remote control POWER ACTION PROG CHAF INDEX or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again Your VCR is equipped with Repeat Play several time saving features a
31. a SPIRI VI d que aparezca la pantalla FIJAR PROGRAMACION VCR Phis TEMPORIZADOR ELEGIR a Y FIJAR TERMI NAR PROG 2 Oprimir AV para elegir TEMPORIZADOR y luego oprimir P para EN INICIO PARADA CA exhibir la pantalla de A mian a la programaci n Si ya existe una programaci n memorizada oprimir AY y gt para elegir un n mero sin programaci n ELEGIR FECHA DE INICIO ELEGIA amp FIJAR TERMINAR PROG 3 Oprimir AV y gt para elegir y fijar uno de los siguientes e 1 31 Grabaci n de una sola vez DIARIO A una misma hora LUN VIE SEMANAL Una vez a la semana a una misma hora Fecha de hoy mplc 7 SEMANAL SAB 4 7 8 9 BI 3 cia A Y Orden para elegir 2 SEMANAL DOM DIARIA 4 Oprimir AW y lt gt para elegir y fijar las siguientes fijaciones Fijaciones Hora de inicio Hora de parada Canal o LINEA para una fuente externa Velecidad de la cinta SP LP SLP Para hacer correcciones Oprimir gt sucesivamente para avanzar u para retroceder hasta el paso que desea corregir 5 Oprimir PROG para terminar la programaci n Q 4i sejme ae as Ar 4 CANCELAR ADD DLT ELEGIR 1 8 4 Y FIJAR TERMINARA PROG Para hacer m s programaciones Oprimir AY y gt para elegir y fijar un n mero de programaci n en blanco y luego repita los pasos 2 y 3 6 Oprimir PROG para salir desde este modo y vol
32. ack sin eo e be ritieni A E 15 Special VCR Features VCR Lock Warning Beeper Blue Back ON OFF 0occcoooccoconcconononarononaccanacicanaononos 32 33 Timer Recording Using VCR Buttons musicas inicia vea EY Dic Sulake cuv ped ple rete ed Rr tas 19 VCR Plus ROCOSO ca 26 29 VHS Hi Fi Stereo System For Model VHQ860 only ooooocccccncconconccronanaccananannanannonananrarononanoronnnncocro 25 VHS Index Search System Direct Access Search Index Scan Search eese 20 21 Pl A Pc ae eee 22 7 a VCR and Cassette Information Erase Protection Record Tab Cassettes have a record tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased To prevent accidental erasure break off the tab with a screwdriver To record again cover the hole with cellophane tape Maximum Record Playback Time Only use tapes with the mark in this unit Type of Video Cassette Tape Speed m Hd SP Standard Play LP 5 Hours 4 SLP Super Long Play Head Cleaning Your VCR will not normally require head cleaning however the heads may become clogged when playing an old or damaged tape Video Heads Sensor System If head cleaning becomes necessary the VCR will display the screen at right while playing back a recorded signal To exit this screen push PLAY on the remote control or VCR Use dry type head cleaning cassette only Be sure to follow the cleaning tape instructions carefully Excessive use of a cleaning
33. al shock Any substance such as wax adhesive tape etc may mar the cabinet surface Exposure to greasy humid or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF If after carefully following the detailed operating instructions this Video product does not operate properly do not atternpt to open or remove covers or make any adjustments not described in the manual Unplug the unit and contact a qualified service technician IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same safety characteristics as the original parts The use of unauthorized substitutes may result in fire electric shock or other hazards HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK Alter any service or repairs to the unit request the service technician to conduct a thorough safety check as described in the manufacture s service literature to insure that the video unit is in safe operating condition Unpacking Your VCR Product Features Unpacking Your VCR Loading the Batteries The accessories below are provided to help you use or set up your VCR 1 Press in and up on the R latch with your thumb Accessories nail and lift off the lid Remote Control VSQS 1562 VHQ840 2 install two batteries as VSQS1561 VHQ860 indicated inside the Battery Compartment 2 AA 3 Fit the lid s hinge piece Batteries into the
34. an one code is listed for some TV or Cable Box brands are listed more than once if your TV or Cable Box does not respond to the first code please try entering the next code Please repeat the TV Cable Box Set Up procedure when you replace the remote s batteries The remote control is designed to control the brands listed However it will not operate all TVs Cable Boxes or DSS Boxes made by these manufacturers If you get no results Pind particular product brand cannot be controlled by this remote control N NOTES NE Using the Multi Brand Control Once the remote control has been properly set up you can select VCR TV or DSS CABLE mode depending on which functions you wish to control Press VCR or TV or DSS CABLE on the remote control to select the desired mode See below for the controllable functions of each mode NOTE in TV or DSS CABLE mode it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing NUMBERED keys for channel selection VCR Mode TV Mode In VCR mode the following In TV mode the following buttons are buttons are available available VCR TV All function buttons POWER INPUT NUMBERED TV keys ENTER CH UP DOWN VOL UP DOWN VOL UP DOWN VCR VCR TV PLAY STOP FF REW PAUSE SLOW REC SAP Hi Fi SPEED COUNTER RESET ZERO 1 MIN Model VHQ860 remote is shown here DSS CABLE Mode In DSS CABLE mode the following buttons are available DSS CABLE POWER NUMBE
35. aylight Saving Time 4 Press ACTION twice to tart the clock and exit this mode SELECI HOUR SELECT A KEY SET 4 k KEY END ACTION KEY To Add or Delete a Channel 1 Select a channel using the CHANNEL 007 ADDED NUMBERED keys to add or CH A Y to delete 2 Press ADD DLT to add or delete the channel To select a channel once it s deleted use the NUMBERED keys on the remote control CHANNEL 08 DELE TED This VCR will accurately maintain its calendar up to Dec 31 2096 11 59PM Normal TV or Cable channels are automatically selected and placed in memory depending on 13 On Screen Displays OSD Important If the remote control POWER ACTION PROG CHA Y INDEX or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again Function amp Channel Display When a function button is pressed e g PLAY or you change channels a 4 second display appears first in large and then small characters Menu Screen ET UP VCR SET UP CHANNEL 1 Press ACTION to display the menu IDt OMA LANGUE ENGL I SH 2 Press AW andP to 36er y KEY make your selection END ACT ON KEY To get the most from each feature please read the Operating Manual before attempting any operation VCR Status amp Clock Display Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay shown below Function Status Current Time Channel REC
36. ds helical scanning system Audio Track 1 track Normal 2 channel Hi Fi Audio Sound VHQ860 Tuner i Broadcast Channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CABLE Channels Midband A through 14 22 p s Superband J through W 23 36 Hyperband AA EEE 37 64 Rr AE Lowband A 5 A 1 95 99 tos Special CABLE channel 5A 01 pam Uttraband 65 94 100 125 Operating Temperature 41 F 104 F 5 C 40 C Operating Humidity 1096 7596 Weight 7 5 Ibs 3 4 kg VHQ840 7 7 Ibs 3 5 kg VHQ860 Dimensions 14 15 16 W x 3 2 3 H x 12 3 16 D 380 W x 93 H x 310 D mm Note Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice QS Basic Connection ANTENNA INDOOR OUTDOOR Cable TV ANTENNA ANTENNA or or 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV and connect it to the VCR IN FROM ANT VCR Y Antenna Cable Az NU ee 3 Set the Output Channel of your VCR to channel 3 or 4 whichever is not being RF Coaxial Cable transmitted on by a Local TV broadcast VCR TV Connection Cable supplied 2 Connect the VCR to your TV with the RF Coaxial Cable OUT TO TV WARNING When using Nut type RF coaxial cables tighten with fingers only Overtightening may damage terminals 6 Between Antenna and VCR Case 1 Twin Lead Cable Only To VCR Terminal lt 5 Flat Twin Lead 300 Ohm Cable 300 75 ohm Transformer not supplied Case 2 Twin Lead amp Coaxial Cables
37. e Cable TV Converter Box Converter Box IN FROM ANT 2 Program one channel for unattended IN FROM recording CABLE You cannot select channels from VCR or TV watch one station while recording another VHF UHF place channels in memory pg 12 other than the Cable box output channel With a VCR to TV Converter Descrambler Box IN FROM ANT You can 1 Use your VCR Remote Control to select channels 2 Program unattended recordings of more than one unscrambled channel IN FROM You cannot record scrambled channels with this connection Cable TV Converter Box With Two Converter Descrambler Boxes If you want to record and IN FROM view a combination of TV CABLE scrambled and unscrambled channels you will need additional equipment This connection requires two converter boxes an A B switch and a 2 way splitter as shown here 2 Way Splitter OUT TO TV VHF UHF Coaxial Cable OUT A B Switch 8 With a DSS Receiver IN FROM CABLE or Antenna IN FROM You can Satellite Dish OUT TO TV 1 Record and view any channel including scrambled channels channel selection must be made at the DSS Receiver 2 Program one channel for unattended recording NOTE The DSS receiver must be turned off to view programs from a cable box or antenna See the DSS manual for details VHF UHF DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV INC a unit of GM Hughed Electronics E
38. e only See page 19 VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEAN ING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFEH TO MANUAL If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape See page 5 END PLAY KEY If you press a function button other than STOP EJECT or POWER while the VCR is in VCR Lock mode See page 32 VCR LOCK ACTIVATED If you press POWER ACTION or PROG on the remote while in TV or CABLE DSS mode See pages 30 31 NOW TV CABLE DSS MODE PLEASE PUSH VCR KEY ON REMOTE Playback a Tape A check list before you begin O All connections are made See pages 6 9 O TV and VCR are plugged in O TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel CH 3 or 4 TRACKING Display Panel V LOCK FF REW Search TRACKING V LOCK Model VHQ860 remote is shown here Caution Please inspect your cassette tapes and remove any loose or peeling labels to prevent them from becoming jammed in your unit 1 insert a cassette VGR VCR power comes on automatically 0J VCR lights in the Display Panel ZU CN 2 Press PLAY on the remote or VCH to start playback Playback begins automatically if cassette has no record tab 3 Press STOP on the remote or VCR to stop playback To rewind the tape press REW 4 Press STOP EJECT on the VCH to eject the cassette You may eject a cassette with power on or off To Find a Particular Scene During Playback Press REW or FF dur
39. ess AY to select your cable SELECT HOOKUP aed O ABL box or DSS receiver output D channel number and then CABLE DSS 50 OUTPUT CH press gt to enter SELECT 4 Y KEY 2 f necessary refer to your cable Se SISTON KE O t 5 O O 6 Press ACTION twice to end the setup and return to the normal screen Go directly to VCR Plus Programming on page 29 VCR Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation VCR Plus Setup continued Important If the remote control POWER ACTION PROG CHA INDEX or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again In order for the VCR to read the VCR Plus code some set up is required A Guide VCR Plus channel number is assigned to each local broadcast and cable station Because this number sometimes differs from the channel your TV receives the station on it is necessary to program the VCR with local channel information Complete this page only if Type B connection method pg 26 is used Model VHQ860 remote is shown here Channel Setup Preparations NOTE Complete the steps on this page if your cable box can be controlled with the VCR or your VCR hook up resembles B on page 26 Prepare a list like the example below This list will help you smoothly enter the information needed in step 4 at
40. exit this mode When Using the 100 key When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the NUMBERED keys first press the 100 key and then enter the remaining two digits For example to select channel 125 Press NUMBERED keys 100 then 2 then 5 es ANOTES Nez how your VCR is hooked up To Replace Channels in Memory In case you have cable installed etc 1 Press ACTION to display the menu 2 Press AY to select SET UP CHANNEL and then ID IOMA LANGUE ENGL SH press gt to display the SELECT 4 v KEY SET UP CHANNEL screen fno acti SET UP VCA SET CLOCK SET UP CHANN ACTION KEY 3 Press AV to select Y Elle and then ste uP anel oaoa Bb press to set your antenna ED system TV or CABLE RHEIN CABLE a MR Re It qe 4 Press AW to select AUTO kc y key Y SET and then press gt SET ip KEY ay to to display the CHANNEL pe AUTO SET screen 2 f you use a cable box it must be left on for auto channel set 5 Press CH A to start Channel Auto Set To exit this mode press ACTION twice To Set or Reset the Clock In case the clock is wrong or a power failure occurred 1 Press ACTION to display the menu MENU 2 Press AV to select SET ESTE CLOCK and then press gt fS loma LANGUE ENGLISH to display the SET CLOCK saecr a v Key TW screen SET b KEY no END ACTION KEY 3 Press AV and 4 to select and set the date time and DST D
41. f the air forth excessively TV signal the top of your TV screen may be bent or unstable during playback Slowly turn the horizontal hold control on your TV to correct the wavy picture If your TV does not have a horizontal hold control or adjusting the control does not help please contact your local TV service center if you cannot resolve the problem please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product assistance at 201 348 9090 To locate an authorized servicenter please call toll free 1 800 211 PANA 7262 UOIJEUIOjJU ABUIO Service Center List For Product Information Operating Assistance Literature Request Dealer Locations and all Customer Service inquiries please contact 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9am 9pm Saturday Sunday 9am 7pm EST Web Site http AWWW Panasonic com You can purchase parts accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site Factory Servicenters Locations CALIFORNIA 6550 Katella Avenue Cypress CA 90630 800 Dubuque Avenue S San Francisco CA 94080 20201 Sherman Way Suite 102 Canoga Park CA 91306 3878 Ruffin Road Suite A San Diego CA 92123 COLORADO 1640 South Abilene Street Suite D Aurora CO 80012 FLORIDA 3700 North 29th Avenue Suite 102 Hollywood FL 33020 GEORGIA 8655 Roswell Road Suite 100 Atlanta GA 30350 ILLINOIS 1703 North Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 Pick up Drop off only 9060 Golf Road Niles
42. he Recording VCR to VCR 23 E i A check list before you begin MTS Broadcast VHS Hi Fi Stereo System For Model VHQ860 only O The VCR is connected to a stereo TV or a mono TV and an external stereo amp or receiver with speakers D The VCR and other components are plugged in and turned on Connections to Make When recording you may monitor in stereo by connecting the VCR to either a stereo TV or a mono sound TV with an externa stereo amp and speakers DISPLAY Model VHQ860 remote is shown here Equipped with dbx TV Noise diu m for true MTS reproduction x TV Noise Reduction is required for good stereo separation and audio fidelity dbx is a registered trademark and is licensed by dbx Technology Licensing In from Antenna Stereo AMP or Receiver Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types and on screen displays The signal being received is indicated with an mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow Press DISPLAY to display the broadcast signal currently being received TOP 12 00AM CH 08 MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast e 0 00 00 STEREO SP ESAP MONO Multi channel Television Sound Stereo main language and Secondary Audio Program sub language broadcasts are being received simultaneously Select STEREO or SAP audio mode MTS Stereo broadcast SHOR 12 00AM 5 OR Multi channel Television Sound Ste
43. ie 15 16 19 23 31 FAST FORWARD SEARCH See pages 15 19 1 POWER See pages 12 18 19 29 31 RECORD TIME See pages 16 19 23 32 REMOTE CHANNEL UP DOWN SENSOR TRACKING V LOCK ES REWIND SEARCH See pages 12 15 17 31 Display Panel See pages 15 19 20 31 See pages 11 15 19 29 10 lights when the Display Pane Lights when the VCR is set for a Timer Recording or when a length is set for normal recording OTR VCR Indicator Flashes when the Timer Recording is set but a Lights when the VCR TV ia i pe has not been inserted into the VCR or when Sed ET selector is set to VCR ihe elscicis nobsel power is on REC Indicator el Lights during recording O Hi Fi Indicator Lights when Hi Fi audio is Hi Fi STEREO SAP i 5 monitored or played back E i Te For Model VHQ860 only TT eee rr reer eres ese UU 0 i SAP Indicator 5 STEREO Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP For Model VHQ860 only MES broadcasting Stereo For Model VHQ860 only Rear View of the VCR PA For Model VHQ840 AC Power Plug Audio Output Connector f fa When plugged into an AC outlet the See pages 9 23 VCR consumes 4 1 W of electric power in OFF condition Video Output Connector See pages 9 23 VHF UHF Antenna Input Terminal See pages 6 9 26 A TE WT A Ea duo li
44. indent on the case and snap the lid into place RF Coaxial Cable Battery replacement caution VJASO196 Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries Model VHQ860 remote is shown here To order accessories call toll free 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Product Features All Channel Auto Set 181 CH TV CABLE Tuner esee esten nean nne nnn 12 13 Auto Daylight SAVING TIME iii dls 5 Auto Features for a Quality Picture c ees codes eorr re Erop ure ii arc 15 Auto Operation Functions Auto Playback Rewind Tape Eject Power off ccccconocncnnnonnoroncanrornacorcoreconnonoonas 21 Auto Hepedt PUDOR ia 22 Digital Auto Picture For Model VHQ860 only ooccocccccoccccnoncccnnccconanacinnnnanennnnannnananonnanacannne nace 15 Easy to Read English Spanish French On Screen Displays coccccccccnccnnccnconanoros 12 13 18 19 MTS Broadcast System For Model VHQ860 only Multi channel Television Sound Stereo SAP Mono 24 Multi Brand TV Cable Box DSS Remote Control eese nennen 30 31 CS Minute SKID ET ETT EE root stc 22 One Month 8 Program Timer Recording oooooccnccccnononononacononnonocnonanonncnanocnonorcananonoconconoraronns 18 19 One Touch Recording OTR iier tease eee opnnEo acus e reia 16 Program Director Remote Control cecceccecceeeecceeeeeeeencceeseeneeeeseeeeeeeneesenseareeensetesssaeeetssseenses 18 19 Special Eflects PIayD
45. information program screen TIMER PROGRAM P DT START STOP CH SPD 1DAY 00A12 0GA 08 SP Zn waive eee eee J m alme 12 2 4 owe 2l were PROG CANCEL ADD DLT KEY SELECT 1 98 a v KEY Once to finish the program ENTER do MS Turn VCR off END to set the timer twice to exit this mode Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Printed in Japan Q VQTS3437 A
46. ing playback to search for a scene Search speed for SP mode tapes is 7 times and SLP mode tapes is 21 times the normal speed Some noise bars will appear during search Special Effects During Playback These features work best in SP or SLP mode The sound will be muted Slow Motion Playback Press SLOW to start slow motion playback during playback Press PLAY or SLOW to release Still Freeze Frame Picture Press PAUSE to freeze and release the picture To reduce picture noise first press SLOW Then use CH TRACKING A F to clear up the picture Now press PAUSE Frame by Frame Advance In Still mode hold down SLOW to advance the still picture one frame at a time Press PAUSE to release Features for a Quality Picture Digital Auto Picture For Model VHQ860 only This feature automatically controls the video output signal for less noise depending on the tape condition Digital Auto Tracking This feature continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality Manual Tracking Control to reduce picture noise Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to reduce picture noise Press CH TRACKING A F during playback until the picture clears up To return to Auto Tracking mode press POWER off and then on again V Lock Control to reduce picture jitter In Stili mode CH TRACKING A F operate as a V Lock control Press A until the picture is stabilized EA After the VCR is in
47. itch back to TV channel selection press VCR TV to turn VCR indicator off or simply turn the VCR power off 17 Timer Recording Important if the remote control POWER ACTION PROG CHA INDEX or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again You can set up the VCR to record a one time daily or weekly program while you are away or otherwise occupied Up to 8 programs can be stored in memory E check list before you begin O All connections are made See pages 6 9 TV and VCR are plugged in and tumed on O VCR TV selector is set to VCR O Clock is set to correct time O Record tab in place See page 5 dG ND NJ CO QJ o aah Model VHQ860 remote is shown here 3 Press AV and P to select and 1 Press PROG to display the SET PROGRAM screen VCR Plus PROGRAM TIMEH PROGRAM 2 Press AV to select TIMER SELECT v KEY PROGRAM and then press gt END PROG KEY to display the program screen e Ifa program is already in memory press AV and gt to select an unused program number se Sl OH SELECT START DATE SELECT A KEY set one of the following SELECT A y h END PROG KEY 1 31 One time recording DAILY Same time MON FRI WEEKLY SUN SAT Same time once a week Exampl 8 9 T 31m 1 Dicer Todays Date 7 SELECTA W Selection Order DAILY WEEKLY WEEKLY __ WEEKLY SAT MON SU
48. l go into FF search mode and 0 00 00 skip over 60 seconds of recorded tima and stop at the last point the Time Counter was set to 0 00 00 22 T rg Copying Your Tapes Dubbing Connections you ll need to make For Model VHQ840 Playing Source VCR Hecording Editing VCR TV for Monitoring For Model VHQ860 Audio Out L A CH3 or 4 _ Audio In L in When connecting to a normal VCR use the L Audio In jack for proper Audio Out R sound reproduction 5 Press REC on the Recording VCR and then press PAUSE immediately thereafter 1 Insert a pre recorded tape into the Playing Source VCR O Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the 2 Insert a blank tape with k i same time to begin copying record tab into the Recording Editing VCR s O b lt je e O 0 O o To Edit Out Unwanted Parts 3 i Press PAUSE on the recording VCR while Select LINE Input mode on the copying is in progress Press PAUSE again to Recording Editing VCR See Selecting resume copying the Input Mode on page 17 4 7 Press STOP on both VCRs to stop Press PLAY on the Playing VCR copying Press PAUSE at the desired starting point To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV Caution Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted 1 Tum your TV on and tune to the Recording recordings may be copyright infringement VCR channel CH3 or CH4 2 Set the VCR TV Selector on t
49. mail in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original purchase is requires before warranty service is rendered This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance including but not limited to video and audio head cleaning The warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration modification faulty installation set up adjustments improper antenna inadequate signal pickup maladjustment of consumer controls improper operation power line surge improper voltage supply lightning damage commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter or damage that is attributable to acts of God LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS There are no express warranties except as listed above THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS P
50. n the unit may RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous diea l see ur to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Pe ere This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIF ED SERVICE PERSONNEL and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems Table of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions P E A LI er 3 Unpacking Your VCR Product Features oooooocccconocononnnononononnnnoncnnnnnoncnnnannnannnccrannnnnnno nan nncaranioaroco s 4 VCR and Cassette Information Record Tab Tape Speeds Head Cleaning DST Specifications 5 Connections Basic Connection Antenna and VCR VCR and TV c2cccccceceecsucecsecuseseesteuuseeseeeseceuecteeueessersepeseenenaes 6 7 Other Connections CABLE Audio Video ccccccceccssneccecceccecsenecsccecnsecscaeesecseneseesucecseeenssseeueteceunagers 8 9 Getting Started Location of Controls Remote Control VCR eese nennen enne nenne nennen nene nn nennt nnnm nennen 10 11 One Time VCR Setup On Screen Language Channel Memory Clock Set sese 12 13 On Screen Displays OSD Function Channel Menu VCR Status amp Clock Warning
51. ommended accessories when operating this unit or connecting it to any other equipment 1 OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION If an outside antenna or cable system c naron is connected to the equipmant HESNCAL CODE be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against built up static charges and voltage surges Section 810 of the National Electrica Code ANSUNFPA 70 in Canada part 1 of the Canadian Electrica Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the POWER SERVICE ORCOS mast and supporting structure grounding C AAT 240 PART H of the lead in wire to an antenna discharga unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS An outside antenna system should be located well away from power lines electric light or power circuits and where it will never come into contact with these power sources if it should happen to fall When installing an outside antenna extreme care should be taken to avoid touching power lines circuits or other power sources as th s could be fatal Because of the hazards involved antenna installation should be left to a professional USING THE VIDEO UNIT 3 If the unit has been in storage or moved to a new location refer first to
52. rding or a timer recording of cable stations some setup is required At first choose your Connection Type Then follow the instructions under the diagram Back of model VHQ860 is shown here Connection Type A CABLE BOX gt VCR gt TV From Cable pon MCN SES Back of VCR _ E b rs O E er aw 9 aie N OUT i Coaxial MONO E oe s MES Ros 99 D l hinnan at Mr t7 M M Cabie Box SUUM epee A 1 RF errs Cable H E minas i Back of TV Or lt ANT CABLE BOX gt DSS BOX gt VCR gt TV Dm Sem jie Cable Box Back of flite DSS Box amp Dish PUT TAF xal n enna R AUOIOI L VIDEO v I A i HTA H E OUT 30 TY if D D ror Do Es Jl Back a T AMARAS E See eee If your system connection looks like one of the diagrams above do the following 1 Complete Cable Box Setup at right 2 Skip page 28 and go directly to page 29 for VCR Plus Programming 26 Connection TypeB si lt VCR gt TV Back of VCR acK or TY From Amonna SS aa Cables 1 E m i EJ t a a i Am 9 i im H i 9099 EMT NE RF Coaxial Cable suppliad Or VCR gt CABLE BOX gt TV gt Back of VCR Packer TV From Antenna gemere gt EN cable ae ocio RAUDOI L VIDEO E Antenna C OQ9O9L D Qoo fF iW RF Coaxial Cable This connection allows mE ei viewing not recording i of scrambled channels Cable Box Dreo Dio n
53. reo epu zd broadcast Select STEREO audio mode MONO ifa stereo broadcast is weak and the display flickers you may want to select the MONO audio mode for better results STOP 12 00AM CH O8 SAP broadcast rento 0 00 00 Secondary Audio Program sub language eoo 6 broadcast Select SAP audio mode for the sub language STOP 12 00AM CH 08 0 00 00 STEREO SAP MONO MONO broadcast Normal monaural sound broadcast With the proper audio mode setting your VCR can 1 record and playback an MTS stereo broadcast main language in stereo Hi Fi 2 record and playback a monaural broadcast main language or Secondary Audio Program sub language on the Hi Fi tracks for better quality monaural sound 3 playback non Hi Fi tapes in monaural When recording the selected broadcast sound is always recorded on the left and right Hi Fi tracks as well as the normal monaural track This means your tapes can be played back on Hi Fi as well as non Hi Fi VCRs Audio Mode for Recording 1 Press SAP Hi Fi repeatedly each press within 5 seconds amp STEREO to select the desired audio mode SX STEREO SAP or MONO Please refer to the Receivable Broadcast Types section on page 24 The arrow indicates your selection 2 Do a recording See the Record On a Tape section on page 16 Audio Mode for Playback amp Playback the tape See the Playback a Tape section on page 15 b Press SAPHi Fi repea
54. s well as convenient automatic The VCR will play your recording over and over functions making tape operation easier than ever 1 Press ACTION to display SET UP VCR feme SET UP CHANNEL 10 tOMA LANGUE ENGL SH SELECT A Y KEY SET 2 Press AV to select SET UP Sere KEY y VCR and then press P to display the SET UP VCR screen 3 Press AY to select REPEAT SET UP VCR PLAY and then press P to ON select ON or OFF NOISY CH BLUE BACK ON When ON is selected the VCR plays i the tape to its end or until a blank c eae portion of over 30 seconds is detected END ACTION KEY erased portions are not considered blank The tape is then rewound and played again and again until Repeat Play is turned off 4 Press ACTION twice to return to the normal screen Zero Search Model VHQB60 remote is shown here To quickly return to a specific tape location A Press DISPLAY to display the Time Counter overlay during playback STOP 12 00AM amp STEREO amp SAP MONO 4 CH 08 0 00 30 SP b Press COUNTER RESET to reset the Time Counter to 0 00 00 at the desired position Model VHQ860 only C Continue playback rewind One Minute Skip or fast forward een yf 0 60 09 PSTEREO The VCR rapidly skips over one minute of tape MONO 4 Ql Press ZERO 1MIN in Stop mode A Press ZERO 1 MIN in Play mode HEA cd anto reU TO The VCR wil
55. some vertical jitter when using a TV with an Automatic Vertical Hold Control VCR can not be controlled Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off P 32 34 Remote Control Correction VCR cannot be remote controlled Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR P 10 Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal path inspect the remote batteries for possible replacement P 4 Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off P 32 Exposing the VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference ACTION and PROG buttons can not be used Press the VCR button to select VCR mode P 31 Miscellaneous Correction Programs cannot be viewed on TV Set the VCR TV selector to TV P 17 Video cassette cannot be inserted Insert the cassette with window side up record tab facing you Video cassette cannot be removed Completely insert the Power Plug into an AC wall outlet Video cassette ejects when a recording is started Make sure the record tab is intact on the cassette P 5 or the power is turned off for timer recording In Stop mode the motor CYLINDER continues To enable the quick play mechanism the cylinder will rotate for to rotate about 5 minutes This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode from Play to Rewind Search mode The top of the playback picture waves back and Because the VCR playback signal is not as stable as an of
56. tedly each press within 5 seconds to select the desired audio mode HIFI or NORMAL aia PS Select HIFI to listen to your stereo recordings with stereo sound or NORMAL for monaural sound s O o lt O c O to 3 g Oo Mode VHQ860 remote is shown here haaraa dcas your selection m Aar aaa i m a a AL RP saa aaa naa a When purchasing or renting prerecorded tapes remember that only those recorded in Hi Fi stereo will play back with true stereo sound Standard stereo tapes will play back with monaural sound e in order to listen to Hi Fi stereo playback the VCR AUDIO L R jacks must be connected to a stereo TV or an external stereo amp and speakers See page 24 When adjusting the tracking during playback the Hi Fi audio sound may revert to normal audio sound This is normal There may be a difference in audio level between Hi Fi and normal audio playback apt VCR Plus Setup Easy Taping Important If the remote control POWER ACTION PROG CHA INDEX or ADD DLT button does not work when pressed press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again VCR Plus programming allows you to set most items of a timer recording by simply entering a special code PlusCode found in TV GUIDE magazine as well as the TV listings in selected newspapers In order for your VCR to do a VCR Plus reco
57. the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards 1 6 KEEP THIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE OF ANY KIND IF EQUIPMENT IS EXPOSED TO RAIN MOISTURE OR STRONG IMPACT unplug the unit and have it inspected by a qualified service technician before use DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM During a lightning storm whether indoors or outdoors or before leaving the unit unused for extended periods of time disconnect all equipment from the power source as well as the antenna and cable system WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN Never expose the unit to rain or water DO NOT OPERATE if liquid has been spilled into the unit Immediately unplug the unit and have it inspected by a service technician Fire and shock hazards can result from electrical shorts caused by liquid contact inside Naver drop or push any object through openings in the unit Some intemal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can cause electric shock or fire hazard Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set as this may cause electrical interference Keep all magnets away from electronic equipment USING ACCESSORIES Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire shock or other hazards CLEANING THE UNIT Unplug the unit Then use a clean dry chemically untreated cloth to gently remove dust or debris DO NOT USE cleaning fluids aerosols or forced air that could over spray or seep into the unit and cause electric
58. to o en la videograbadora para comenzar a reproducir 3 Oprimir STOP en el control remoto o en la videograbadora para parar la reproducci n 4 Oprimir STOP EJECT para expulsar la cinta Para buscar una escena en particular durante la reproducci n Oprimir REW o FF durante la reproducci n para buscar una escena La velocidad de b squeda es a 7 veces m s r pida que la velocidad normal para el modo SP y 21 veces m s r pida para el mode SLP Operaciones basicas para la grabaci n Programaci n f cil para la grabaci n con temporizador 1 introducir una cinta con la lengueta 2 Oprimir CH A Y o las CA 08 teclas num ricas para elegir un canal e Para grabar desde una fuente externa oprimir CH A V o INPUT para elegir LINEA 3 Oprimir SPEED para cambiar la velocidad de la cinta SP z Reproducci n est ndar LP Larga duraci n SLP Supertarga duraci n 4 Oprimir REC TIME en el control remoto o videograbadora para empezar a grabar Oprimir PAUSE para hacer una pausa en la grabaci n en progreso Grabaci n de un toque OTR La videograbadora termina la grabaci n a una hora programada En el paso 4 oprimir repet damente REC TIME para fijar el tiempo de grabaci n Cada presi n cambiar la hora de parada como demuestra al siguiente Cc normal 0 30 1 ae 4 00 4 3 00 4 2 00 4 1 30 D Oprimir STOP para parar la grabaci n 1 Oprimir PROG par
59. ts and extension cords are fire hazards and should be avoided 4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated during operation If they are blocked heat build up inside the unit can cause failures that may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes For protection follow these rules a Never cover ventilation slots or the unit while in use or operate the unit when placed on a bed sofa rug or other soft surface b Avoid built in installation such as a book case or rack unless proper ventilation is provided 5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES Do not place the unit over or near any kind of heater or regulator in direct sunlight inside a closed vehicle etc Do not move the unit suddenly between areas of extreme temperature variation If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense in the unit and on the tape 6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY sd oe place unsecured equipment on a sloping surface Do not place this unit on any support that is not firm level and adequately strong The unit could fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and damage to the unit An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overtum Carefully follow all operating instructions and usa the manufacturer s rec
60. urns itself off at a preset time In step 4 press REC TIME repeatedly to set the length of the recording Each press will change the stop time as shown C Normal Rec 0 30 1 o 4 00 4 3 00 4 2 00 4 1 30 TIMER lights in the Multi Function Display The remaining recording time can be displayed by pressing DISPLAY in OTR mode 5 Press STOP to stop recording Or press STOP EJECT on the VCR CHANNEL Displ Up Down isplay Panel CHANNEL Up Down Model VHQ860 remote is shown here Selecting the Input Mode Press INPUT The display will change in the order below Channel LINE Number or Press CH A V The display will change in the order below 1 2 3 CABLE TV LINE4 125 or 69 Record One Program While Watching Another 1 Press VCR TV while recording is in progress to turn off the VCR indicator in the Multi Function Display 2 Use the TV channel controls to select a program The VCR will continue to record your program while you watch any channel you choose To switch back and forth between the recording and viewing channel press VCR TV QU D a O le o y et O 5 Selecting Channels at the VCR 1 Turn your TV and VCR on VCR Indicator lights on the Multi Function Display If indicator doesn t light press VCR TV to turn it on 2 Use CH A F on the remote control or VCR to select channels To sw
61. ver a la pantalla normal 7 Oprimir POWER y apague Panel delantero el aparato para la grabaci n TIMER con temporizador t 4 hy Si la fuente de la grabaci n es una caja de TV por cable aseg rese de que la caja de TV por cable est encendido y est sintonizado al canal que desea grabar O gt D t umbn o 3 0 o Quick Use Guide This guide should only be used once you are familiar with the operations inside this manual If you have any problems or need more information please refer to the page listed Clock Reset page 13 a BET CLOCK he ch SET UP yer C 11 4 2000 TUE 12 008 gt ACTION IDI OMA LANGUE ENGL I SH O y C ACTION geri um T0 Brug T Display END ACTION KEY Select ENO ACTION KEY Set the clock Start the clock 8 the menu SET CLOCK exit this mode Playback a Tape page 15 Insert a tape At VCR Tum TV on P v sto Select VCR Vi Ta a Channel 3 4 ee ca Ses Start playback Stop playback Eject tape Make a Recording page 16 _ Insert a tape CH with Record Tab SPEED SP Turn TV on E LP CJ Select VCR C SLP REGATIME stor Channel 3 4 l Select channel Select speed Start recording Stop recording Set a Timer Recording page 18 A A gt E S ao PROG ww v SELECT sd Y KEY SELECT A KEY Display the SED PROG KEY Select COME a Enter timer
62. wn here Use normal Timer Recording steps if the PlusCode for a program is not listed you anticipate the program such as a sporting event to run over the scheduled stop time See page 19 to cancel a timer recording in progress replace program contents review or clear program contents once set Important notes when using a DSS receiver 1 Press PROG to display the SET PROGRAM screen TIMER PROGRAM VCA Plus Am o 00 0o l ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER 2 Press AV to select VCR Plus PROGRAM and then press gt to display the VCR Plus screen USING 0 9 KEYS END PROG KEY VCR Plus ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER 123456 USING 0 9 KEYS 3 Press the NUMBERED keys to enter the PlusCode number Refer to your local TV listings BACKSPACE 4 KEY ENTER PROG KEY To Make Corrections Press repeatedly to delete the PlusCode number Then enter the correct number 4 Press PROG to lock in your program VCR Plus 1 ONE TIME 2 DAILY MON FRI 3 WEEKLY TO SELECT PUSH 1 2 OR 3 DATE START STOP 8 SAT 10 00P12 00P IPS TODAY SELECT RECORO SPEED SELECT A KEY 4 gt KEY 5 Press the 1 2 or 3 key to select the program type 6 Press AV and P to change the recording speed if you use connection type A on page 26 the channel shown in this on screen display will always be the cable box output channel number 7 Press P

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