Palsonic TVP-342 User's Manual
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1. CHANNEL TAPE SPEED PROGRAM NUMBER 4 DATE 05 06 START TIME 10 3 END TIME 57 23 CHANNEL TAPE SPEED PROGRAM NUMBER 4 DATE 05 06 MON START TIME 10 30 END TIME 20 CHANNEL TAPE SPEED PROGRAM NUMBER 4 DATE 05 06 MON START TIME 10 30 END TIME 20 30 CHANNEL TAPE SPEED PROGRAM NUMBER 4 DATE 05 06 MON START TIME 10 30 END TIME 20 30 CHANNEL 36 TAPE SPEED PROGRAM NUMBER 4 DATE 05 06 MON START TIME END TIME CHANNEL TAPE SPEED LP 20 10 Exit the program mode Press SEL button Program 4 is now completed To set another program repeat steps 1 to 10 11 Set the timer Press FUNCTION button to set automatic timer recording The REC indicator lights up e You must turn off the TV VCR to activate automatic timer recording If power is not turned off and you continue watching TV TIMER REC STANDBY starts flashing on the TV screen 2 minutes before the programmed start time TO CORRECT A PROGRAM e While setting a program press ADD DELETE button to go back one step and enter correct numbers using Vor A button e After setting a program 1 Press FUNCTION button 2 Repeat steps 1 2 3 Press SEL button repeatedly or press ADD DELETE button to go back one step until a digit you want to correct flashes and make changes 4 Press MENU button 5 Repeat step 11 TO CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING e While setting or aft2. This feature allows you to reposition or reduce the noise lines of a still picture Press PAUSE STILL button repeatedly so that the noise lines change position on the screen and you can see the picture in its entirety without distracting noise lines NOTE If you use the PAUSE STILL button to freeze the picture during playback the still picture may in addition to the noise bars revert to black and white This is normal SPECIAL PLAYBACK Make sure e You must use the remote control for the following Steps RENTAL PLAYBACK This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing back worn cassettes such as those rented from a video shop 1 Select USER S SET UP Press MENU button repeatedly to point to USER S SET UP Then press SEL button MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP gt USER SET UP 2 Set RENTAL to ON Press MENU button to point to RENTAL Press C P Wor A button repeatedly until ON 15 appeared USERS SET UP GAME MODE gt RENTAL REPEAT PLAY OFF AUTO RETURN OFF OFF ON 3 Exit the Rental setting Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV VCR return to the mode 4 Start playback Press PLAY button to start playback RENTAL PLAY gt appears e Once you select the Rental mode it stays in effect even after you turn off the TV VCR TO CANCEL THE RENTAL MODE Repeat steps 1 Then follow ste
3. OWNER S MANUAL Paisonic 14 INCH COLOUR TV VCR TVP 342 Electrical TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS scccecostscesvesecasucas snsooscenvesecensenneeeses 3 LOCATION 3 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL 3 WARNING 2 4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 4 VIDEO CASSETTE 5 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6 PREPARATION FOR USE 8 CABLE CONNECTIONS 8 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 8 EXTERNAL INPUT 8 PRESET POR A 9 CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING AUTO PRESET nn cccccssesessnsssnenssnnnovsnecacsacsaeses 2 TO SKIP A PRESET 9 MANUAL 10 CLOCK SETTINU 11 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 12 SPECIAL 12 IEG AUS SUNG 12 AUTO REWIND BIEC T 12 DV OPERATION 13 WATCHING TV 13 GAME 13 PICTURE 13 NORMAL PLAYBACK 6 14 SPECIAL PLAYBACK 6 15 RENTAL PLAYBACK
4. SERVICING e Should your TV VCR become inoperative do not try to correct the problem by yourself There are no user serviceable parts inside Turn off unplug the power cord and take the unit to the nearest Authorised Service Centre for servicing SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OTHER SPECIFICATIONS CRT 14 inch in line gun Power requirement AC 240V 50Hz 90 deflection tube Power consumption 72W Television system PAL B G Dimensions H 402mm Video heads Rotary two head W 386mm VCR video signal PAL D 375mm NTSC 3 58 PLAY Weight 12 5 kg Tape width 1 2 inch Tape speed PAL SP 23 39 mm sec LP 11 70 mm sec PIN CONNECTIONS NTSC PLAY SP 33 35 mm sec SLP 11 12 mm sec Tuner channel Contacts signal levels and impedances VHF low 0 5A VHF high 6 11 UHF 21 69 Tuning System Voltage synthesized tuning system Contact 1 Sound output 0 5 Ikohm Terminals Contact 2 Sound input R 0 5 l0kohm Antenna input VHF UHF 75 ohms Contact3 Sound output 0 5V Ikohm unbalanced Din Contact4 Sound ground Earphone 1 8 monaural 3 5 mm Contact 5 Video Audio input output scart jack 21 pin Contact6 Sound input L 0 5V 10kohm Audio Video input RCA connector x 2 Contact 7 Contact 8 Remote switching Contact 9 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Contact 10 Video input level 0 5 2 0V p p Contact 11 Audio input level 10dBv Contact 12 Video S N ratio More than 40dB Contact 13 Audi
5. 15 REPEAT PLAY BACK 15 16 COUNTER MEMORY 16 TIME SEARCH 16 RECORDING 17 NORMAL RECORDING 17 SKIPPING SOME MATERIALS DURING RECORDING acres cece 17 One Touch 18 COPYING A VIDEO CASSETTE Requires another 18 LIMER 19 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING 19 AUTO RETURN 21 SIGE HUMER 21 MAINTENANCE 23 SPECIFICATIONS 2 24 Palsonic WARRANTY 24 PRECAUTIONS LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your unit keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation e Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat e Avoid dusty or humid places Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the unit Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes Install unit in a horizontal position e Avoid locations subject to strong vibration Do not place the unit near strong magnetic fields Do not move the unit from a cold to a hot place or vice versa AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE e Do not handle the powe
6. MANUAL PRESET 1 Select CHANNEL SET UP Press MENU button repeatedly MENU to point to CHANNEL SET TIMER PROC eMNING SETTING CLOCK gt CHANNEL SET UP USER SET UP Then press SEL button 2 Select MANUAL PRESET Press MENU button to point to MANUAL PRESET AUTO PRESET Press SEL button B MANUAL SET UP 3 Enter the desired channel number Press or A button repeatedly until your desired channel number is appeared You can also use the number ur buttons to enter it O gsoooooooooooo0o00 NOTES e If selected channel is in SKIP mode press ADD DELETE button to set the channel range e When you will select the band press MEMORY button The mode will change VHFL VHFH UHF 4 Set the receiving channel Press VOLUME or A button to set the receiving channel NOTES e When you will select the band keep pr essing VOLUME A or button The mode will change VHFL VHFH UHF e memorise another channel repeat steps 3 and 4 MANUAL SET UP 5 Memorising the selected channel Press MENU button to memorise the selected channel 10 CLOCK SETTING In the example below the clock is to be set to DATE March Ist 1996 SETTING TIME 17 40 1 Select SETTING CLOCK MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL Press MENU button repeatedly to point to SETTING CLOCK Then press SEL button gt SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET U
7. SCANNING Press MENU button in scanning mode The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory 1 Select CHANNEL SET UP Press MENU button repeatedly to point to CHANNEL SET UP Then press SEL button MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK gt CHANNEL SET UP USER SET UP 2 Select MANUAL PRESET Press MENU button to point to MANUAL PRESET Press SEL button CHANNEL SET UP AUTO PRESET gt MANUAL SET UP 3 Enter the desired channel number Press or button repeatedly until your desired channel number is appeared You can also use the number buttons to ee enter it NOTES e The bands are switched as follows by pressing ADD DELETE button Example Now the receiving band is VHFL VHFL SKIP e When you will select the band press MEMORY button The mode will change VHFL VHFH UHF MANUAL SET UP 4 Skip it from memory Press ADD DELETE button repeatedly until the word SKIP appears on the TV VCR screen The channel is skipped from VHFL 1 memory e To skip another channel repeat steps 3 and 4 MANUAL SET UP 5 Exit the channel setup mode Press MENU button to returns to TV mode NOTES To confirm that channel s has been deleted press or A button e Button selections for Manual Preset mode should be done within 30 seconds otherwise Manual Preset mode will be out
8. channels for viewing or recording To select channels to 9 first press the button and then l to 9 0 AV button Press to select VCR mode For example press 0 then 0 for VCR mode To release VCR mode press two digits to directly access any channel you choose PAUSE STILL button Press to temporarily stop the tape during the recording or to view a still picture during playback MENU button Press to display main menu on the screen SELECT button When setting program for example setting clock or timer program press to determine your selection and proceed to a next step you want to input Display function Press to display the counter or the current channel number and current time on the screen See page 12 ADD DELETE button Press to delete or add channel numbers in the Channel Set Up mode See page 9 Press to cancel a setting program for example setting clock or timer program See page 20 These functions are operative only when the menu is shown on the TV screen COUNTER RESET button Press to reset counter to 0 00 00 20 COUNTER MEMORY button Press to set counter memory on and off See page 16 21 TIME SEARCH button Press to activate Time Search mode 22 MUTE button Press to mute sound Press it again to resume sound 23 SLEEP button Press to set the Sleep Timer See page 21 24 PREVIOUS button Press to go back to the previously viewed channel For example pressing this but
9. recording correctly e Set the timer recording to ON Cannot go into Record The erase prevention tab on cassette e Place transparent tape over missing mode is missing erase prevention tab Playback picture is The tracking control is not set e Adjust tracking control for better picture partially noisy correctly Noise in picture on e Video heads are dirty playback No power to TV VCR e Head cleaning is necessary consult the nearest Service Centre e Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet e Check the batteries in infrared Remote Control No operation by infrared Remote Control e Weak batteries 22 MAINTENANCE CABINET CLEANING e Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the TV VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry e Never use a solvent or alcohol Do not spray insecticide liquid near the TV VCR Such chemicals may cause damage and discolouration to the exposed surfaces HEAD CLEANING e Picture playback may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long periods of tape playback or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem In this case video head cleaning requires highly technical attention therefore consult the nearest Authorised Service Centre Clean heads only when problems occur 23
10. until EVERY DAY is appeared And press SEL button PROGRAM NUMBER 4 DATE EVERY DAY START TIME END TIME CHANNEL TAPE SPEED For weekly recording To record a TV program at same time on the same channel every week Example every Monday on channel 7 at 17 00 Press down button repeatedly until EVERY and your desired day of the week is appeared together And press SEL button PROGRAM NUMBER 4 DATE EVERY SAT START TIME END TIME CHANNEL TAPE SPEED 4 Set start hour Press V or A button repeatedly until your desired hour is appeared Example 19 for 19 30 And press SEL button 5 Set start minute Press A button repeatedly until your desired minute is appeared Example 30 for 19 30 And press SEL button 6 Set end hour Press V or A button repeatedly until your desired hour is appeared Example 20 for 20 50 And press SEL button 7 Set end minute Press V or A button repeatedly until your desired minute is appeared Example 50 for 20 50 And press SEL button 8 Set the channel number Press V or A button repeatedly until your desired channel number is appeared Example CH36 And press SEL button 9 Set the tape speed Press or A button repeatedly until your desired tape speed is appeared Example LP PROGRAM NUMBER 4 DATE 05 06 MON START TIME 10 3 END TIME
11. Lights up in the Standby mode 4 REC indicator Flashes during recording TIMER REC indicator Lights up in the Stand by mode for Timer Recording 5 FUNCTION button Press to turn TV VCR on and off Press to activate the automatic timer recording 6 STOP button Press to stop the tape motion EJECT button Press in the Stop mode to remove a tape from the TV VCR 7 REW button Press to rewind the tape or to view PAUSE the picture rapidly in reverse during the Play mode STILL Rewind Search 8 PLAY button Press to begin playback of a tape 9 F FWD button Press to rapidly advance the tape or to view the picture rapidly in forward during the Play mode Forward Search 10 REC button Press to begin manual recording OTR button Press to activate One Touch Recording used on the TV VCR only 11 VOLUME A buttons Press to adjust the volume level 12 C hannel A V buttons Press to select the channel for viewing or recording P icture A V buttons Press to adjust the picture control See page 13 used on the remote control only Tracking function Press to minimise video noise lines or dots on screen during the Play mode See page 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 REAR VIEW V EARPHONE jack Connect to earphone not supplied for personal listening The size of jack is 1 8 monaural 3 5mm Cassette compartment NUMBER buttons Press to select desired
12. OPERATION WATCHING A TV PROGRAM PICTURE CONTROL 1 Turn on the TV VCR Press POWER switch on the back of the TV VCR to switch to ON Press FUNCTION button to turn on the TV VCR 2 Select the channel number CH06 Press Vor A button to select your desired channel number 3 Adjust the volume is you need Press VOLUME A button to adjust the volume VOLUME 20 GAME MODE This function enables you to adjust the TV screen making it suitable for use with a TV GAME Make sure You must use the remote control unit for the following steps 1 Select USER S SET UP Press MENU button repeatedly to point to USER S SET UP Then press SEL button MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER SET UP 2 Set MODE to ON Press C P V or A button repeatedly until ON is appeared USERS SET UP gt GAME MODE RENTAL ON OFF REPEAT PLAY AUTO RETURN 3 Exit the Game mode Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV VCR return to the TV mode TO CANCEL THE GAME MODE Repeat step 1 Then step 2 to select OFF Press MENU button to return to TV mode 13 The TV VCR s picture controls BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOUR and SHARPNESS are preset to the factory specification This is usually best but if you need to make any further adjustments adjust picture controls for a natural looking imag
13. P USER SET UP 2 Select the month Press V or A button repeatedly until your desired month is appeared Example 03 for March Then press SEL button SETTING CLOCK HOUR MINUTE 3 Select the day Press V or A button repeatedly until your desired day is appeared Example 01 for Ist Then press SEL button SETTING CLOCK HOUR MINUTE 4 Select the year Press or A button repeatedly until your desired year is appeared Example 1996 Then press SEL button SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 01 FRI 1996 HOUR MINUTE 5 Select the hour Press V or A button repeatedly until your desired hour is appeared Example 17 Then press SEL button SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 01 FRI 1996 HOUR MINUTE 17 58 11 6 Select the minute Press C P V or A button repeatedly until the desired minute 1s appeared Example 40 SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 01 FRI 1996 HOUR 17 MINUTE 40 7 Start the clock Press MENU or SEL button Although seconds are not displayed they begin counting from 00 when you press MENU or SEL button Use this feature to synchronise the clock with the correct time 17 40 e This unit has a built in calendar up to the year 2010 TO CHANGE CLOCK SETTING If you want to change the clock 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 2 Select a digit you want to change using SEL button 3 Enter correct num
14. RECORDING You can only watch the same TV program that is being recorded 1 Select the channel to be recorded Press number buttons on the CH10 remote control or W A button 2 Select the tape speed Press SPEED button to select the desired tape speed SP LP a 5 3 Begin recording Press REC button The REC indicator flashes SP 4 Stop recording Press STOP button when recording is completed 17 SKIPPING SOME MATERIALS DURING RECORDING Press PAUSE STILL button to PAUSE temporarily stop recording The REC indicator blinks Press PAUSE STILL or REC button to resume recording SP NOTES e To prevent tape damage after five minutes the TV VCR will automatically return to the Recording mode e When in the Pause Still mode a display showing 5 WE marks will appear on the screen Each W mark represents one minute of Pause time You may refer to this display for remaining pause time available NORMAL RECORDING This function enables you to set a recording length simply by pressing REC OTR button on the TV VCR Make sure e Power must be turned on e Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place If necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording NOTE This function cannot be done by the remote control 1 Select the channel to be recorded Press number buttons on the remote control or the C P Vor A b
15. atedly until SLEEP 0 MIN is appeared TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your TV VCR locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION e AC Power cord is not connected POWER switch on the back of the TV VCR is set to OFF and or FUNCTION button is set to OFF No power No picture and sound TV VCR is not plugged into an active AC outlet e Antenna is not connected e No channel in memory e Direction or condition of antenna is not adequate No picture or poor picture on TV VCR e Picture control is not adequate No sound or poor sound Volume control on remote control unit or main unit is in minimum position e MUTE button on the remote control unit is in the ON position Timer recording is not possible The timer recording is set incorrectly e The timer recording is not set to ON e Connect AC power cord to AC outlet Set the POWER switch on the back of the TV VCR to ON and or set the FUNCTION button to ON e Plug power cord into an active AC outlet Check antenna connection e Program tuner s memory e Adjust direction or replace antenna e Adjust picture controls e Adjust volume control on remote control unit or set Press MUTE button e Set the timer
16. bers using C P V or A button 4 Press MENU or SEL button to start the clock ON SCREEN DISPLAY To check the Counter Clock and Channel number on the screen press SEL button on the remote control Each time you press SEL button on the remote control the TV screen will change as follows Clock mode e Inthe Counter mode after 5 seconds eee eee OT only the counter remains To clear it press SEL button e In the Clock mode after 5 seconds only the clock and the channel number remain To clear them press SEL button SP COUNT 0 12 34 After 5 seconds After 5 seconds 17 40 CH2 COUNT 0 12 34 Clock amp Channel remains Counter remains SPECIAL FEATURES DEGAUSSING AUTO REWIND EJECT Magnetism from nearby appliances might affect the e When the end of a tape is reached during recording colour of the picture playback or fast forward the tape will automatically If this happens move this unit away from the appliance rewind to the beginning power off and tape ejects If the colour is still not correct disconnect power cord e This function is operative when Auto Repeat 15 set to from AC outlet then reconnect it after 30 minutes the OFF position e The tape will not auto rewind during timer recording or One Touch Recording e When the tape is rewound to the preset memory position of the Counter Memory during Auto Rewind the tape will not eject and TV VCR will not turn off 12 TV
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18. e NOTES Procedures must be followed within 5 seconds Otherwise the Picture Control mode will be cancelled When setting the Picture Control the Game mode will be automatically set to OFF Make sure You must use the remote control unit for the following steps 1 Select PICTURE CONTROL Press MENU button repeatedly to point to PICTURE CONTROL Then press SEL button MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER SET UP 2 Select item you want to adjust Press SEL button repeatedly until desired control is displayed Each time you press SEL button BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOUR SHARPNESS will appear on the screen in sequence BRIGHT 02001520010 3 Adjust the picture control Press C P Wor A button to adjust the picture control to your desired level PA _ to decrease to increase BRIGHT contrast COLOR TINT SHARPNESS to soft NOTE TINT will appear on the TV screen only when an external input signal is used and a NTSC recorded tape is played back contrast NORMAL PLAYBACK Make sure Power must be turned on 1 Insert a prerecorded tape If the erase protection tab has been removed the TV VCR will start playback automatically 2 To begin playback PLAY Press PLAY button 3 To stop playback Press STOP button when playback is completed TRACKING ADJUSTMENT Trackin
19. e TV VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately and the tape will be ejected AUTO RETURN With this feature after finished timer recording the beginning of the recorded program s can be searched automatically 1 Select USER S SET UP Press MENU button repeatedly to point to USER S SET UP MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER SET UP 2 Set AUTO RETURN to ON Press MENU button repeatedly to point to AUTO RETURN Press V or A button repeatedly until ON is appeared Press MENU button GAME MODE RENTAL REPEAT PLAY AUTO RETURN 21 3 Auto Return will begin When all the timer recordings are completed the TV VCR will rewind to the beginning of the recorded program s NOTES e If you press FUNCTION button during rewinding a tape the Auto Return will be stopped The Counter Memory function does not be done in this mode 4 Watch the recorded program Press PLAY button SLEEP TIMER The Sleep Timer function make the TV VCR turn off without using the FUNCTION button after a desired time period Press SLEEP button on the remote control repeatedly until your desired sleep time is appeared It is set by 30 minutes at a time up to 120 minutes Pw 0 MIN 30 MIN SLEEP 120MIN SLEEP TIME minute 30 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes minute TO CANCEL THE SLEEP TIMER Press SLEEP button repe
20. er setting a program 1 Press FUNCTION button 2 Repeat steps 1 2 and select a program number you want to cancel 3 Press ADD DELETE button 4 Press MENU button to return to the TV mode e While recording is in progress 1 Press FUNCTION button 2 Press STOP EJECT button on the TV VCR If you press FUNCTION button to turn off before the end time timer recording will continued Repeat steps 1 2 select a program number you want to cancel and press ADD DELETE button Press MENU button to return to the TV mode TO CHECK THE START END TIME 1 Press FUNCTION button so that the REC indicator goes off 2 Press MENU button to point to TIMER PROGRAMMING 3 Press SEL button 4 Select a program number you want to check using or A button The details of selected program appears on the screen 5 Press MENU button The TV screen returns to the TV mode HINTS e Make sure the channel you want to record is properly set in advance e tis not necessary to press REC button for timer recording e Recording begins automatically at the set of the Start time e If you are recording using a Timer mode you may not operate the unit manually e The erase prevention tab on the cassette must be in place or you must put tape over the hole e If the erasure protection tab is removed the cassette will be ejected when the FUNCTION button is pressed to off e If the tape runs out before the end time th
21. g adjustment will be set automatically Digital Tracking function when you start playback When playing pre recorded tapes or tapes recorder on units other than your own noise lines black and white streaks may appear on the playback picture If this occurs adjust the tracking control by pressing or A button until the streaks disappear To return to the DTR function stop the tape once and start playback again PICTURE SEARCH This feature is useful in finding or skipping over a particular scene on a tape In this mode the sound will be muted 1 You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction by pressing F FWD or REW button NOTE When searching a pre recorded tape it may cause a noise bar on the TV screen and the picture may revert to Black and White This is normal 2 For normal speed simply press PLAY button STILL PICTURE You can view a still picture on the screen during playback the Still mode Press PAUSE STILL button during playback Press PLAY button to return to playback NOTES e Usually there will be video noise lines black and white streaks or dots on the screen This is normal This is not a fault of the machine but merely a by product of the technology involved in producing a TV VCR with LP mode If it is left in the Pause mode for more than five minutes the TV VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode NOISE CANCEL in the Still mode
22. ible the product should be returned in its original carton and packing or alternatively in a suitable carton and packing so as to prevent damage to the product The company shall not accept any responsibility caused by inadequate or unsuitable packing This warranty does not cover nay product which has been subjected to misuse abuse neglect accidental damage heat moisture dust improper voltage or any alteration which affects the reliability or performance of the unit not attributable to faulty manufacture parts or labour This warranty does not cover free parts and labour for any product which is faulty or defective in condition in the opinion of the company as a result from the owner not using the product as per instructions contained in the owner manual misadjustment of controls reception problems arising from inadequate antenna systems or associated television receivers outside interference main supply problems tampering by unauthorised persons or incompatibility with other equipment This warranty does not cover charges resulting from service rendered outside normal business hours and or mileage charged by Authorised service centre The company accepts no additional liability pursuant to this warranty for transportation expenses of the product or parts to and from the service centre or dealer This warranty does not cover the cleaning of Audio Video heads as this is considered routine maintenance In the event that the supply of goo
23. ity markings 3 Replace the cover EXTERNAL INPUT MODE When using an external input signal another VCR or camcorder connect the player s audio video output cables to the AUDIO VIDEO socket of your TV VCR Then press CHANNEL A or button or enter 00 with number button so that AUX appears on the screen AUX PRESET FOR USE TO SKIP A PRESET CHANNEL You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area You must use the remote control for the following steps CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING AUTO PRESET 1 Plug the TV VCR power cord Plug the TV VCR power cord into a standard AC outlet POWER C fa OFF ON Press POWER switch on the back of the TV VCR to switch to ON 2 Turn on the TV VCR Press FUNCTION button to turn on the TV VCR 3 Select CHANNEL SET UP Press MENU button repeatedly to point to CHANNEL SET UP Then press SEL button MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK gt CHANNEL SET UP USER SET UP 4 Select AUTO PRESET Press SEL button The tuner scans and memories all the active channels in your area CHANNEL SET UP AUTO PRESET MANUAL PRESET 5 After scanning The tuner stops on the lowest memorised channel If you want to recall the selected channels you can select the desired channel directly with the remote control number button or CP V or A TO RETURN TO TV MODE WHEN
24. o S N ratio More than 36dB Contact 14 Contact 15 Contact 16 Contact 17 Video signal ground Contact 18 Contact 19 Video output 1 0Vpp 75ohm Contact 20 Video input 1 0Vpp 75ohm Contact 21 Shielding e Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and without our legal obligation 24 IMPORTANT PLEASE KEEP YOUR SALE RECEIPT DOCKET AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY SERVICE IF REQUIRED Palsonic WARRANTY CARD 34 cm TELEVISION VIDEO COMBINATION UNIT This Palsonic TV VIDEO COMBINATION the product is warranted by PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD the company to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and reasonable care in the opinion of the company within Australia for a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase covering both parts and labour This product can only be repaired under this warranty by the company or by an Authorised service centre as appointed by the company In home service is not available on this product under the terms of this warranty Products requiring service pursuant to this warranty should be returned to PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD the company an authorised service centre or to an authorised retailer enclosing a copy of the purchase docket together with written instructions indicating the defect or faulty operation of the product All freight and insurance charges are the responsibility of the owner and must be prepaid by the owner Wherever poss
25. p 2 but select OFF Press MENU button to return to TV mode 15 e Power must be turned on e Insert a prerecorded tape e Before playback follow steps below REPEAT PLAYBACK The TV VCR has an auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without using the PLAY button There are two selections for Auto Repeat Playback ALL REPEAT repeat playback from the beginning to the end of the tape BLANK REPEAT repeat playback from the beginning to the blank part which is not recorded anything for more than 10 seconds NOTE All buttons except FUNCTION and STOP buttons do not work during Repeat Playback Always set the Repeat Playback to OFF when not in use this function 1 Select USER S SET UP Press MENU button repeatedly to point to USER S SET UP Then press SEL button MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP gt USER SET UP 2 Select ALL or BLANK Press MENU button repeatedly to point to REPEAT PLAY Press C P V or A button repeatedly until your desired selection ALL or BLANK is appeared USERS SET UP GAME MODE RENTAL OFF OFF gt REPEAT PLAY ALL AUTO RETURN OFF 3 Exit the Repeat Play setting Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV VCR return to the mode 4 Start playback Press PLAY button to start the Repeat Play REPEAT PLAY appears e Once you select the Repeat Play mode i
26. r recording would be carried out as follows shaded part is the carried period 9 00AM 10 00AM _ for PROGRAM 2 10 00AM for PROGRAM 1 Program 1 10 00 11 00 19 1 Select TIMER PROGRAMMING Press MENU button to point to TIMER PROGRAMMING And press SEL button e When you did not set the clock SETTING CLOCK appears If so follow page 11 to set the clock and repeat from step 3 MENU gt TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER SET UP 2 Select your desired program number 1 8 The program number which is not set up flashes e When Timer Recording has already been filled PROG 12345678 appears If so press MENU button to return the TV mode Press V or A button repeatedly until your desired program number is appeared Example 4 And press SEL button PROGRAM 12 345678 PROGRAM NUMBER 4 DATE STARTTIME END TIME CHANNEL TAPE SPEED 3 Select once every day or weekly recording For once recording Press C P A up button repeatedly until your desired date is appeared Example 05 06 for May 6th and press SEL button PROGRAM NUMBER 4 DATE 05 06 MON START TIME END TIME CHANNEL TAPE SPEED For every day recording To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every day Example Monday through Sunday Press C P W down button repeatedly
27. r cord with wet hands e Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an AC wall outlet Grasp it by the plug e If by accident water is spilled on your unit unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to an authorised service centre for servicing Do not put your fingers or objects into the TV VCR cassette holder Do not place anything directly on top of the unit WARNING Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity If a tape is played in a TV VCR which has moisture it may damage the tape and TV VCR Therefore when the condensation occurs inside the unit turn the FUNCTION button on and allow at least 2 hours for the unit to dry out FOR YOUR SAFETY in Australia Install any external aerial to AS 1417 1 IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorised recording or use of broadcast television programming video tape film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws We assume no responsibility for the unauthorised duplication use or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners FEATURES The infrared remote control On Screen Programming Voltage Synthesised Tuning Auto operation functions e Auto power on system when inserting a tape e Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached not in the case of timer recording TV function
28. s e Hyper Band e Game mode e Automatic Tuner Memory Programming e Picture Control Memory Playback Functions e Picture search operation e Still picture e Digital tracking e Rental play mode e Auto repeat playback e Time search e NISC tape playback Recording functions e Two different tape speed SP LP e OTR One Touch Recording Timer Functions e Automatic timer recording including Daily amp Weekly e Auto return feature when timer recordings are completed e Sleep timer SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 2 R6 AA SUM 3 Batteries Remote Control Unit 8 PART NO UREMT31SR006 If you need to replace these accessories please refer to the PART NO under the illustrations and contact the parts department for ordering VIDEO CASSETTE This TV VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark For best results we recommend the use of high quality tapes Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes PRECAUTIONS e Avoid moisture Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place Before using a tape with these conditions to avoid a damage of the tape and your TV VCR wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the moisture has evaporated e Avoid extreme heat high humidity and magnetic fields Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism Do not touch the tape with your fingers TWO DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS Before recording select
29. ss V or button repeatedly so that AUX appears on the screen 5 Begin playback of the tape in the Source Playing VCR 6 Press REC button on the TV VCR NOTE For best results during dubbing use the TV VCR front panel controls whenever possible The remote control might affect the Source Playing VCR s playback operation TIMER AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the TV VCR to record while you are away You can set 8 programs to record on a specific day daily or weekly within a 1 year period In the example below the timer is being set to record DATE MAY 6th 1996 SETTING TIME from 19 30 to 20 50 CHANNEL CH36 TAPE SPEED LP PROGRAM NO 4 NOTE You must use the remote control for this procedure Make sure Be sure the clock is set to the correct time and date before setting the timer Power must be turn on to set automatic timer recording Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place If necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording Avoid over lap of programs There is a case that a program will not be performed when programs overlap The program that the start time is set earlier has priority When the earliest program has finished and the programs which should start still overlap the recording will start in order of the program number e If you programmed as the illustration the time
30. t stays in effect even after you turn off the TV VCR e If the Rental mode is set ON the RENTAL PLAY display has priority TO CANCEL THE REPEAT PLAY MODE Press STOP button to stop playback And repeat steps 1 then follow step 2 but select OFF Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV VCR return to the TV mode SEARCH Make sure e You must use the remote control for the following steps e Power must be turned on e Insert a tape COUNTER MEMORY TIME SEARCH This feature can be used to memorise a beginning point that you want to review And you can search it easily by rewinding or fast forwarding NOTE e If the counter is not displayed the Counter Memory will not be activated Press COUNTER MEMORY button so that the counter appears on the display 1 Stop a tape at your desired point Rewind or fast forward the tape to the beginning point 2 Reset the counter to 0 00 00 Press COUNTER RESET button 3 Select the Counter Memory mode Press COUNTER MEMORY button so that MEMORY appears on the display MEMORY 0 00 00 4 Begin recording or playback Press REC or PLAY button Press STOP button when recording or playback is completed 5 To activate the Counter Memory Press REW or F FWD button The tape will automatically stop when the counter returns to 0 00 00 TO CANCEL THE COUNTER MEMORY First have the TV VCR appear on the counter of the TV screen then press COUNTER MEMORY b
31. the tape speed from SP mode Standard Play or LP mode Long Play The table below shows the maximum recording playback time using E 60 E 120 E 180 or E 240 tapes in each mode Recording Playback Time E 240 Tape Speed Type of E 60 E 120 E 180 tape INSERTING A CASSETTE Insert the cassette in the direction as shown Push in gently but continuously on the centre back of the cassette until it is drawn into the TV VCR The TV VCR will automatically turn on CORRECT REMOVING A CASSETTE 1 In the Stop mode press EJECT button on the remote control or press STOP EJECT button on the TV VCR The cassette will eject 2 Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment 3 Store the cassette in its case as shown LEI ERASE PREVENTION You can prevent accidental erasing of recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette If you decide to record on the tape again cover the hole with a plastic tape Transparent Tape OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT VIEW AUDIO VIDEO FUNCTION a acl PLAY RECOTA w VOLUME a a EARPHONE uar O CIT tI Oea TOQ O nma SS a e 12 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 AUDIO input jack Connect to audio output jack of your audio equipment or another VCR 2 VIDEO input jack Connect to video output jack of your video camera or another VCR 3 FUNCTION indicator
32. ton once will change channel display from 3 present channel to 10 previously viewed channel and pressing it a second time will return from 10 to 3 25 SPEED button Press to set desired recording speed SP LP 26 POWER switch Press to turn TV VCR off and Stand by When you do not use for a long period press to turn off or unplug the power cord 27 ANT terminal Connect to an antenna or Rod Antenna 28 AUDIO VIDEO socket Connect to audio video socket of a video camera or VCR PREPARATION FOR USE CABLE CONNECTIONS VHF UHF COMBINED ANTENNA The VHF UHF Rod Antenna not supplied is detachable Push the stem of the antenna into the hole which is located on the upper back cabinet of the unit Connect the VHF UHF Rod Antenna or VHF UHF Combination Antenna to the ANT terminal of the TV VCR as shown in the diagram below For the best reception extend the VHF UHF Rod Antenna fully and adjust its position Avoid handling the top section when making adjustments VHF UHF Antenna Rod Antenna Not supplied VHF UHF SEPARATE ANTENNAS In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor antenna VHF Antenna UHF Antenna JN HF UHF Combiner y Not supplied INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 1 Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert 2 R6 AA SUM 3 penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polar
33. utton 2 Begin OTR Press REC OTR button on the OTR 2 30 TV VCR as many times as needed The recording length will be determined by the number of times you press REC OTR button Each additional push will increase the recording time by 30 minutes It is set up to 8 hours HINTS Recording starts immediately when the REC OTR button is pressed e When REC OTR button is pressed 18 times the TV VCR will switch to the Normal Recording mode e To stop the OTR operation press STOP button on the TV VCR or on the remote control To show the remaining time press SEL button repeatedly until OTR appears on the screen e Recording stops when 0 00 is reached e If the tape runs out before the end time the TV VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately eject the tape and the TV VCR power will be turned off SP 18 COPYING A VIDEO CASSETTE Requires another VCR Connect your TV VCR and a Source Playing VCR using the following diagram The front of The TV VCR AUDIO VIDEO Ex Source Playing VCR Audio Video Adaptor Code not supplied The rear of the TV VCR Ex Source Playing VCR SCART Connector not supplied 1 Insert a pre recorded video cassette into the Source Playing VCR 2 Insert a blank video cassette or one you want to record over into the TV VCR s cassette compartment 3 Press SPEED button to select the desired recording speed SP or LP 4 Pre
34. utton so that COUNT appears on the screen COUNT 0 00 00 16 The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape to your desired position from any position by entering the exact amount of playback time of the part that you want to skip NOTES e Time Search is set up to 9 hours 50 minutes 9 50 by 10 minutes at a time e This function is not operative in recording mode Counter Memory function 15 not operative in this mode e This function is not operative when a cassette tape 15 not inserted in the TV VCR In the example below To watch a program after 2 hour 50 minutes from present position to forward direction 1 Select TIME SEARCH mode Press TIME SEARCH button 2 Enter your desired time Press or A button repeatedly until your desired time is appeared Example 2 50 for 2 hours 50 minutes TIME SEARCH 3 Begin Time Search Press REW or F FWD button The tape will move to the specified point The time counts down as the searching progresses When 0 00 is reached the tape will start playback automatically TO CANCEL THE TIME SEARCH Press STOP button on the TV VCR or the remote control This will delete the selected time RECORDING Make sure Power must be turned on Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place If necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording NORMAL
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