See the “Record On a Tape” section on page 18. 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. In order to listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback, the Combination VCR AUDIO (L/R) jacks must be connected to a stereo amp and speakers. There may be a difference in audio level between Hi-Fi and normal audio playback. 25 More you Can Do Unit 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. I ) ч To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape. Maximum Record/Playback Time Only use tapes with the mark in this unit. Tape Speed Setting Type of Video Cassette T60 T120 T160 SP (Standard Play) 1 Hour 2 Hours 2 Hours 40 minutes LP (Long Play) 2 Hours 4 Hours 5 Hours 20 minutes SLP (Super Long Play) 3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours Reset all Combination VCR Memory Functions Use when moving the Combination VCR to a new location, or if a mistake was made in the One Time Setup section. • Make sure a tape is not inserted in the Combination VCR. 1) Push POWER to turn the Combination VCR on. 2) Hold down both the PLAY and REW buttons on the Combination VCR for more than 5 seconds. • The power will shut off. 3) Turn the power back on and perform the One Time Setup section on page 8. Cleaning Care for Video Heads or Clogged Video Head Picture Blue Back (During playback of pre-recorded tape) Blue Back Screen Clogged Video Heads While your Combination VCR will not normally require head cleaning, however the heads may become clogged when playing an old or damaged tape. If the image on your screen resembles the illustration on the left or the screen becomes solid blue when playing back a recorded signal on the tape, the heads probably require cleaning. Cleaning the Heads It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact your nearest Panasonic Service Center. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully. Excessive use of a cleaning cassette could shorten head life. Use this cassette only when symptoms occur. ( D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) Spring (First Sunday in April) When the Combination VCR is set to DST:ON, it automatically adds one hour and adjusts the clock. NORMAL TIME 1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 3:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m. Autumn (Last Sunday in October) When the Combination VCR is set to DST:ON, it automatically turns back one hour and adjusts the clock. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. NORMAL TIME 1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. Product Specifications Display Picture Tube: VCR Video Recording System: Audio Track: Tuner: Broadcast Channels: CATV Channels: 27 inch measured diagonal 100° deflection Picture Tube 4 rotary heads helical scanning system 1 track 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound) VHF2-13, UHF 14-69 Midband A through I (14-22) Superband J through W (23-36) Hyperband AA-EEE (37-64) Lowband A-5-A-1 (95-99) Special CATV channel 5A (01) Ultraband 65-94, 100-125 120V AC, 60 Hz Approx. 157 watts (Power on) Approx. 7 watts (Power off) EIA Standard NTSC color 2 pieces 41°F~104°F (5°C~40°C) 10%-75% 85.9 lbs. (39 Kg) 27-1/16” (W) X 27-15/16” (H) X 21-5/16” (D) 688 (W) X 659 (H) X 542 (D) mm Note: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. General Power Source: Power Consumption: Television System: Speaker: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions: 26 Before Requesting Service Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your Combination VCR. Power Correction No power... • Completely insert the Power Plug into an AC wall outlet. • Set the POWER button to ON. Monitor Correction No picture or sound... Poor picture with normal sound... Poor sound with normal picture... Poor TV reception... No color or poor color... Ghost (multiple) images... TV programs cannot be watched... • Make sure your antenna or cable system is connected to the Combination VCR. (P. 5) • Check that the power plug is completely plugged into an AC outlet. • Check that the POWER button is set to on. • Adjust the BRIGHT, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 13) • Adjust the VOLUME control. (P. 12) • Adjust the SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 13) • Adjust the TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 13) • Install a directional antenna. • Make sure that the channel being received is in the Combination VCR's memory. (P. 9) VCR Correction TV program cannot be recorded... Timer playback/recording cannot be performed... No playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks... • Make sure your antenna or cable system is connected to the...