Panasonic Combination Vcr Vv 1303 Operating Instructions

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For Your  Information
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit.
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 : [email protected].
  Before Requesting Service
Power CORRECTION
No power…  Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
  Set POWER button to ON.
Monitor CORRECTION
No picture or sound...  Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.8)
  Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
  Set POWER button to ON.
Poor picture with normal sound...  Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV 
menu. (P.15)
Poor sound with normal picture...   Adjust VOLUME control. (P.14)
Poor TV reception...   Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu.  (P.15)
No color or poor color...   Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu.  (P.15)
Ghost (multiple) images...   Install a directional antenna.
TV programs cannot be 
watched...  Make sure the selected channel is in unit’s memory. (P.10)
Channel cannot be selected...   Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.
VCR CORRECTION
TV program cannot be 
recorded...  Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.8)
  Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)
Timer recording cannot be 
performed…  Check that clock is set to current time and date.
  Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel to be 
recorded.
  Set recording Start/Stop times correctly. (P.20-21)
  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.
No playback picture, or the 
playback picture is noisy or 
contains streaks...  Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.4)
  Try Head Cleaning. (P.4)
VCR cannot be controlled...  Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.26)
 Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
Remote Control CORRECTION
Unit cannot be controlled...  Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P.7) so that signal is unobstructed.
  Inspect the remote batteries. (P.3)
  Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.26)
  Exposing unit remote sensor to direct  uorescent or outdoor light may cause 
signal interference.
ACTION and PROG buttons 
cannot be selected...  Check remote batteries.
Miscellaneous CORRECTION
Video cassette cannot be 
inserted...  Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.
Video cassette cannot be 
removed...  Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Tape cannot be ejected or 
inserted...  Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after turning POWER off, then back on.
Video cassette ejects when a 
recording is started, or the power 
is turned off for timer recording...  Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)
In Stop mode, the VCR motor 
(CYLINDER) continues to 
rotate...  To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for about 3 
minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to 
Rewind Search mode.
VCR cannot be controlled...  
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.26) 
						

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  Limited Warranty
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 
COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC 
CORPORATION OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF 
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.,  
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial 
Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic/Quasar Video  Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty  Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic 
Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) 
will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original 
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or 
(b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the 
warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, 
there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home 
service, as applicable, during the warranty period. 
If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only ap plies to 
products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puer to Rico. This warranty is extended only to 
the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is.” A purchase receipt or other proof of 
the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service 
For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-Home Service (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact 
number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.  
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the 
authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible 
that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of 
the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then re turned.
ProductParts Labor Service Contact Number
Camcorder One (1) Year (except 
CCD Image Sensor) 
CCD Image Sensor - 6 
(Six) MonthsNinety (90) Days
Ninety (90) DaysCarry-In or Mail-In1-800-211-PANA(7262)
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V MixerOne (1) Year Ninety (90) Days Carry-In or Mail-In1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR  
CombinationOne (1) Year (except 
CRT) 
CRT - Two (2) YearsNinety (90) Days
Ninety (90) DaysCarry-In: 21
″ CRT 
and Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In: 
22
″ CRT and Larger1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/HDR  
CombinationOne (1) Year (except 
CRT)
CRT - Two (2) YearsNinety (90) Days
Ninety (90) DaysIn-Home or Carry-In 1-888-843-9788
Rechargeable 
Batteries 
(in exchange for 
defective item)Ten (10) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Tape 
(in exchange for 
defective item)Five (5) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Memory Cards 
(in exchange for 
defective item)Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In1-800-211-PANA(7262) 
						

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For Your  Information
  Customer Services Directory
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your 
nearest servicenter by vis it ing our Web Site.
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer 
Lo ca tions, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, 
EST. or send e-mail : [email protected]
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory 
Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, 
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300  Fax (787)768-2910
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(Monday-Friday 6 am-5 pm; Saturday 6 am-10:30 am, PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Accessory Purchases:
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT 
COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on 
the picture tube resulting from viewing  xed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures 
on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pic tures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen 
data in a stationary and  xed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which 
occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures 
which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty 
installation, set-up ad just ments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power 
line surge, lightning damage, modi cation, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, of ce, restaurant, or 
other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other 
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY 
COVERAGE.”  THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH 
OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone 
remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or 
images, data or  other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for 
illustration only.)  
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
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 exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you speci c 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 the warranty period, you may contact 
your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’
s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE 
APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR 
RESPONSIBILITY.
As of August 2002 
						

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Si el ajuste automático del reloj no se ha 
completado, ajuste el reloj manualmente 
de la siguiente manera:
1) Presione la tecla ACTION en el 
control remoto para visualizar la 
pantalla del menú RELOJ.
2) Presione 
▲▼ para seleccionar 
el mes y 
   para ajustar. De 
la misma forma, seleccione y 
ajuste la fecha, año, hora y DST 
(Hora de Verano).
3) Presione dos veces la tecla 
ACTION para poner el RELOJ 
en marcha y salir.
Ajustar de nuevo el reloj
1
Presione ACTION para exhiba 
el menú.
Ajuste Manual del Reloj
2
Presione 
▲▼  
para 
seleccionar 
“RELOJ,” y 
luego 
presione 
ACTION.
MENU  PR I NC I PAL
TV
IDIOMA
CANALREL OJ SAL I R
F I JAR   : ACT I ON    ELEG I R : 
BLOQUEO
3
Presione 
▲▼ para 
seleccionar 
“MANUAL” 
y luego 
presione 
  .
F I JAC I ON  AUTOMAT I CA
F I JAR  RELOJ
MANUALAJUSTE  ZONA  HORA  :  0 F I JAR   :
ELEG I R :        TERM I NAR : ACT I ON
4
Presione 
▲▼ y 
    
 para 
seleccionar 
y ajustar la 
hora y la 
fecha.
FIJAR RELOJ
VERANO:ACT
- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - 2 /   6/2003  JUE   12   00PM:
F I JAR   :
ELEG I R :        TERM I NAR : ACT I ON
5 
Presione ACTION dos veces 
para que el reloj comience a 
funcionar y salir desde este 
modo.
Connexiones/Con guracion Inicial
Conecte por favor todas las conexiones del 
cable o de la antena antes de turing potencia.
  Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta
1
2
Presione COMBO para mode del combo. 
Tape el cable electrico de la unidad en el 
enchufe de pared de la CA. POWER de la 
prensa en el telecontrol o la unidad. La 
unidad se adelanta y comienzo auto del 
canal y del reloj.
Si usa convertidor de 
cable, enciendala y 
seleccione el Servicio 
Publico de Canales de 
Television (PBS) en su 
horario de uso o tiempo 
de su zona. Si utiliza 
receptor DSS este debe 
de estar apagado.
Selecciones se realizaran 
automaticamente cuando 
la con guracion termine, 
la pantalla siguiente 
aparecera.
Si “AUTO CLOCK SET IS 
INCOMPLETE” aparece en 
pantalla, coloque el tiempo 
usando el procedimiento 
manual (MANUAL CLOCK 
SET), vealo enseguida..
Conectando
Realizando Con guracion Inicial
Para Ant./CableConecte Ant./Cable a la entrada de antena de la 
TV (VHF/UHF).
Para Sistema Digital de Satelite (DSS)/Convertidor de cableConecte la salida del convertidor de cable la 
“VHF/UHF” con el RF cable.
 2 /  6 / 2003  THU 12 : 00PMDST : ON
A
UTO  CLOCK   SET
COMPLETED
SETT I NG : CH 1 0
CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
             PROCEEDING         AUTO CLOCK SET 
CANCEL : STOP
AUTO  CLOCK   SET
IS INCOMPLETE
PLEASE   SET   CLOCK   BY
PRESSING   ACTION   KEY
  Los botones de funciones son inoperantes durante la 
Con guración inicial.
  Para retirar un cassette durante el Ajuste automático, pulse 
EJECT dos veces en el control remoto o STOP dos veces en el 
VCR. En este caso, los ajustes se deben realizar manualmente. 
(Vea la p.10 de Libro de operaciones avanzadas).
  Dependiendo de las condiciones, puede que el Ajuste 
automático del reloj tarde más de 30 minutos. En ese caso, 
pulse STOP para detener la con guración y realice los 
ajustes manualmente. (Vea la p.10 de Libro de operaciones 
avanzadas).
Nota 
						

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For Your  Information
Operaciones básicas para la 
reproducción
1
Inserte un casete. El videograbador combinado se enciende 
automáticamente.
2
■ Para encontrar una escena en particular
Búsqueda hacia adelante 
➞ Presione FF
     Búsqueda hacia atrás 
➞ Presione REW
■ Para ver una imagen  ja (congelada) 
➞ 
Presione PAUSE/SLOW
■ Para ver en cámara lenta 
➞ Mantenga pulsado 
el botón PAUSE/SLOW en el modo de imagen 
 ja
■ Para ver imágenes cuadro a cuadro 
➞ 
Presione PAUSE/SLOW en el modo de imagen 
 ja
■ Para parar 
➞ Presione STOP
■ Para rebobinar la cinta 
➞ Presione REW
■ Para hacer avanzar la cinta rápidamente 
➞ 
Presione FF
■ Para expulsar la cinta 
➞ Presione EJECT 
     en el con trol remoto o STOP/EJECT en el
     videograbador combinado
Operaciones básicas para la 
grabación
2
3
4
Comience la grabación.     
Presione REC.
  Para editar partes no deseadas de una 
grabación, presione PAUSE/SLOW para hacer 
una pausa durante la grabación.
  No podrá ver otro canal durante la grabación.
■Para parar ➞ Presione STOP.
■El videograbador combinado deja 
de grabar a una hora pre jada. 
(Grabación de un toque)
    Presione REC repetidamente para  
ajustar la hora de grabación (30 min 
- 4 horas.) Presione PLAY.
 La reproducción comienza  
automáticamente si el casete no tiene la 
lengüeta para prevención de grabación.
1
Inserte un casete con la lengüeta 
para prevención de grabado.
  El videograbador combinado se enciende 
automáticamente.
Seleccione el canal.
Presione CH 
▲▼ o las teclas 
numéricas correspondiente.
Seleccione la velocidad de grabación.
Presione SPEED.
SP = reproducción normal 
LP = reproducción larga 
SLP = reproducción super larga
  La velocidad seleccionada debe aparecer en la 
pantalla.
Grabación normal0:301:00
1:302:003:004:00
Grabación con temporizador
1Exhiba FIJAR PROGRAMACION.
Presione PROG.
Exhiba 
TEMPORIZADOR.
1) Presione 
▲▼ 
para seleccionar.
2) Presione 
   para 
exhibir.
2
Repita el paso 3 para ajustar:
hora de comienzo, hora de parada, canal (o LIN EA 
para una fuente ex te ri or), velocidad (SP, LP, SLP)
Ajuste la fecha de 
grabación.
1) Presione 
▲▼ 
para seleccionar.
2) Presione 
   o  
 para ajustar.
3
5
Salga de este modo.
Presione PROG dos veces.
  Si está usando un decodi cador de TV 
cable, asegúrese que se encuentra en el 
canal deseado y que la alimentación queda 
conectada para grabar con temporizador.
  El indicador PROG TIMER se enciende en el 
videograbador combinado.
FECHA INICIO PARADA CA
SP HOY
- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - 
7  VIE  --:--   --:--  --
F I JAR   :
ELEG I R :        TERM I NAR : PROG
4
Termine el 
programa.
Presione PROG.1P  FE     I N I C  PARADA  CA  VEL
2  -- -- : --   -- : --  --  --3  -- -- : --   -- : --  --  --4  -- -- : --   -- : --  --  --
CANCELAR : ADD/DLT    D
 I     9 : 00p 12 : 00a
08     SP
F I JAR   :
ELEG I R :        TERM I NAR : PROG
  Si ya existe un programa en la memoria, presione 
▲▼ y  
 para seleccionar un número de programa 
sin usar.
  1 - 31 = Grabación única
  DIARIO = a la misma hora de lunes a viernes
  SEMANAL = a la misma hora una vez a la semana
Fecha de hoy
F I JAR  PROGRAMAC I ON
TEMPOR l ZADORENCENDIDO AUTOMATICO
F I JAR   :
ELEG I R :        TERM I NAR : PROG
Para introducir más programas.
presione ▲▼ y  
 para seleccionar y ajustar 
el número de programa en blanco, y luego 
repita los pasos 3 y 4. 
						

							Index
A
Accessories ............................................................... 3
Audio Mute .............................................................. 14
Auto Operation Functions ........................................ 23
B
Before Requesting Service ...................................... 31
Blocking Message ................................................... 29
Blue Screen Display ................................................ 30
C
Caption On Mute Feature ........................................ 19
Channel & Function Display .................................... 30
Channel (SET UP CHANNEL)................................. 10
Clock (SET CLOCK) ................................................ 10
Closed Caption Mode Feature................................. 18
Commercial Skip ..................................................... 24
Connections............................................................... 8
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) .................................... 13
Customer Services Directory ................................... 33
D
DST (Daylight Saving Time) ...................................... 4
E
Eject Tape ............................................................... 12
Enter Secret Code ................................................... 27
F
Fast Forward ........................................................... 12
Features for a Quality Picture .................................... 4
Forward Search ....................................................... 12
Frame by Frame Advance ....................................... 12
Front Panel Indicators ............................................... 7
H
Head Cleaning ........................................................... 4
I
Important Safeguards and Precautions ..................... 2
Index Search ........................................................... 22
Initial Setup ................................................................ 8
Instant Alarm ........................................................... 17
L
Language ................................................................ 10
Limited Warranty ............................................... 32–33
Loading the Batteries................................................. 3
Location of Controls............................................... 6–7
M
Manual Clock Set ...................................................... 9
N
NIGHT Mode ........................................................... 14
O
ON-TIMER with Alarm ............................................. 16
One Touch Recording ............................................. 12
P
Phones .................................................................... 14
Picture Adjustment .................................................. 15
Playback .................................................................. 12
R
Rapid Tune .............................................................. 14
Record ..................................................................... 12
Record/Playback Speed Settings .............................. 4
Remote Control Buttons ............................................ 6
Repeat Play ............................................................. 25
Reset all unit Memory Functions ............................... 9
Reverse Search ....................................................... 12
Rewind..................................................................... 12
S
Selecting Input Mode ............................................... 13
Sleep Timer ............................................................. 17
Slow Motion ............................................................. 12
Spanish Quick Use Guide ................................. 34–35
Special VCR Features ............................................. 26
Speci cations ............................................................ 4
Still (Freeze) Picture ................................................ 12
Stop ......................................................................... 12
T
Tape Erasure Prevention........................................... 3
Tape Position Display .............................................. 23
Timer Program Review, Replace, Clear .................. 21
Timer Recording ...................................................... 20
Timer Recording Cancellation ................................. 21
Time Zone Adjust .................................................... 11
TV Operation ........................................................... 14
TV Timer Features............................................. 16–17
U
Unit, Front View ......................................................... 7
Unit, Rear View.......................................................... 7
Using the 100 key .................................................... 14
US MOVIES RATINGS............................................ 29
US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS ............................... 29
V
V-Chip Control Feature...................................... 27–29
VCR Lock ................................................................ 26
VCR Status & Clock Display.................................... 30
W
Warning and Instruction Displays ............................ 30
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF ................................. 26
Z
Zero Search ............................................................. 24
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, 
New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), 
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. 
Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5 
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
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