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Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate, or adjust this product. Please save this manual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. (Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
• Carefully follow all operating instructions. literature to insure video unit is in safe operating condition. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
(PVQ-1312W) enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the LSSQ0280 back of your unit. (PVQ-1312B /PVQ-2012/PVQ-2512) Date of Purchase Batteries 2 “AA” Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
Table of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions .. 2, 3 Before Using..................3 Unit Information ................. 4 Table of Contents ................5 Location of Controls ................6 Connections / Initial Setup (Ready to Play) ......... 8, 9 Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust ...
Remote Control Buttons EJECT button: When EJECT is pressed, the tape is ejected from Cassette Compartment. If EJECT is pressed during recording, the unit will not respond to the command. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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TIMER Remote Sensor Sets a timer alarm up 60. See above.See previous page. Rear View of the Unit <Models PVQ-1312W/PVQ-1312B unit shown> Easy Grip-Handle Use when transporting the unit. AC Power Plug When plugged into VHF/UHF Antenna an AC outlet, the...
AUTO CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK SET I S I NCOMPLETE PROCEEDING PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESS I NG ACT I ON KEY CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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Manual Clock Set Reset all unit Memory Functions If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually When moving unit to a new location, or if a set the clock as follows. mistake was made in the Initial Setup section. • Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit. Press ACTION on the Remote to <Model PVQ-2012 unit shown>...
3) Press and DST (Daylight select “EXIT.” Saving Time). Press ACTION to 5) Press ACTION exit. twice to start the clock and exit this mode. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
Time Zone Adjust POWER NUMBER Keys ADD/DLT Time Zone Adjust (Only when Auto Clock is set.) SELECT/SET 1) Press :CH UP select “CLOCK.” ACTION :CH DOWN :VOL UP M A I N MENU :VOL DOWN LANGUAGE CLOCK EX I T SELECT : : ACT I ON 2) Press ACTION.
STOP/EJECT on the unit You can operate on the unit POWER STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM REC ON PROG TIMER TIMER ACTION REC Indicator Press to stop and/or eject tape. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connections you’ll need to make. Recording (Editing) unit Playing (Source) VCR AUDIO VIDEO IN FROM ANT. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN OUT TO TV Recording (Editing) unit Playback (Source) Insert blank tape with Insert pre- record tab.
Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound. Press again to restore the previous sound level. Phones Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones (not supplied) to the Phones Jack. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
Picture Adjustment Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press M A I N MENU select “TV.” LANGUAGE 2) Press ACTION to display SET UP TV CLOCK EX I T screen. SELECT : : ACT I ON POWER NITE 1) Press to select SET UP TV VIDEO ADJUST.
3. Now, press PROG to end. minutes after unit turns itself on, “ON TIMER END” briefly appears on-screen. it will turn itself back off. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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Sleep Timer This unit can be set for auto power off. Press SLEEP repeatedly SLEEP TIMER 30 to set SLEEP TIMER. • Pressing DISPLAY with SLEEP TIMER 60 sleep timer set displays remaining time. SLEEP TIMER 90 Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP TIMER 00”...
Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Record: Record normally. Closed Caption/ Text signal, if present, is recorded automatically. Playback: Start playback. Do above steps to select desired caption mode. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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Caption On Mute Feature Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press M A I N MENU select “TV.” 2) Press ACTION to LANGUAGE display SET UP TV EX I T CLOCK screen.
A C T I O N A C T I O N 3Ready Check ListAll connections are made.Your unit is plugged in.The clock is set to correct time.The tape is long enoug For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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Review, Replace or Clear Program Cancel a Timer Recording: Contents : (Recording is not in progress) (Recording is in progress) Hold down STOP for a few seconds Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 20. to cancel the Timer Recording. •...
• If Index Search is started very close to an index skipped over. mark, that index mark may not be counted in the • To cancel, press PLAY or STOP. search. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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Auto Operation Functions Auto Shut Off <Model PVQ-2012 unit shown> No broadcast signal in TV, blank tape is Played for 5 minutes => Power turns off • This feature is canceled if any button is pressed during above mode. Auto Playback Insert a tape in Power off mode =>...
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1 to 3 minutes of recorded tape in just a few seconds. Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in Play mode. • No indication appears. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
Special VCR Features Weak Signal Display ON/OFF When “ON” is selected, the picture is displayed even when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press to select “CH.” 2) Press ACTION to display SET UP CHANNEL screen.
: ACT I ON To Make Corrections Press , then to select channel number. Press to change, or ADD/DLT to delete. Press ACTION four times to end setup. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
V-Chip Control Feature Process of V-Chip Control V-Chip Control Feature is... This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings. Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings.
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Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (this page). Or, press ACTION four times to exit. Press ACTION four times to exit this mode. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking US MOVIES RATINGS Blocking Message GENERAL AUDIENCE: <When V-Chip Control is activated> All ages admitted. • If a program or PARENTAL GUIDANCE: movie exceeds the Some material may not be suitable for ratings you have children.
CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END: PLAY KEY • If you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT VCR LOCK ACTIVATED or POWER while the unit is in VCR Lock mode... For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 25 ) If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA(7262). To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com.
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 As of June 2001 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
Or call toll free contact number listed above, to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or 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.
(MANUAL CLOCK PLEASE SET CLOCK BY SET), vealo enseguida.. PRESS I NG ACT I ON KEY For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Por ayuda, llame al : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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Operaciones básicas para la Grabación con temporizador reproducción Exhiba FIJAR PROGRAMACION. Inserte un casete. Presione PROG. • El videograbador combinado se enciende automáticamente. Exhiba F I JAR PROGRAMAC I ON Presione PLAY. TEMPORIZADOR. • La reproducción comienza TEMPOR l ZADOR 1) Presione ENCENDIDO AUTOMATICO automáticamente si el casete no tiene la...
100 Key ............14 Zero Search .......... 24 One Touch Recording ......... 12 ON-TIMER with Alarm ......... 16 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Printed in Indonesia Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.