Quasar Combination Vcr Vv 1301 Operating Instructions

							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.)
Combination VCR
Operating Instructions
Models No.
 VV-1301/ VV-1311W/ VV-13F1/ VV-2001
LSQT0502A
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
Basic Operation
Initial Setup
TV Operation
Timer Operation
Advanced Operation
For Your Information
 Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 to 13.
 SELF-DEMO Procedure is on page 4.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has
determined that this product or product model meets
the 
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Important Safeguards and Precautions
INSTALLATION
1 POWER SOURCE CAUTIONOperate only from power source indicated on unit
or in this manual. If uncer tain, have your Electric
Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer
verify your home power source.
2 POWER CORD PLUGFor safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one
wide blade), or a three-wire grounding type plug.
Always hold the plug firmly and make sure your
hands are dry when plugging in or unplugging the
AC power cord. Regularly remove dust, dirt, etc.
on the plug.
POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:The plug fits into outlet one way. If it cannot be fully
inserted, try reversing it. If it still will not fit, have an
electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not
tamper with the plug.
GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:The plug requires a three-hole grounding outlet.
If necessary, have an electrician install the proper
outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.
3 POWER CORDTo avoid unit malfunction, and to protect against
electrical shock, fire or personal injury:
- Keep power cord away from heating appliances
and walking traffic. Do not rest heavy objects on,
or roll such objects over the power cord.
- Do not tamper with the cord in any way.
- An extension cord should have the same type
plug (polarized or grounding) and must be
securely connected.
- Overloaded wall outlets or extension cords is a
fire hazard.
- Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or
cracked wire insulation are hazardous and
should be replaced by a qualified electrician.
4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLESVentilation openings in the cabinet release heat
generated during operation. If blocked, heat
build-up may result in a fire hazard or heat
damage to cassettes.
For your protection:
a. Never cover ventilation slots while unit is ON,
or operate unit while placed on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other soft surface.
b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case
or rack, unless properly ventilated.
5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR
SUDDEN TEMPERATURE  CHANGES
Do not place unit over or near a heater or
regulator, in direct sunlight, etc. If unit is suddenly
moved from a cold place to a warm place,
moisture may condense in unit and on the tape
causing damage.
6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY Never place unit on suppor t or
stand that is not firm, level,
and adequately strong.
The unit could fall causing
serious injur y to a child or
adult and damage to the unit.
 Move any appliance and cart
combination with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause objects to over turn.
 Carefully follow all operating instructions.
USING THE  UNITBefore unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location,
refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.
1 KEEP UNIT WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR
MOISTURE, such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG
IMPACT, unplug unit and have it inspected by a qualified
service technician before use.
3 ELECTRICAL STORMSDuring a lightning storm, or before leaving unit unused for
extended periods of time, disconnect all equipment from the
power source as well as the antenna and cable system.
4 WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN DO NOT OPERATE IF:
- liquid has spilled into unit.
- unit was dropped or otherwise damaged.
- unit emits smoke, malodors, or noises.
Immediately unplug unit, and have it inspected by a service
technician to avoid potential fire and shock hazards.
 Never drop or push any object through openings in unit.
Touching internal parts may cause electric shock or fire hazard.
 Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, away from unit
to avoid electrical interference.
5 USING ACCESSORIESUse only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to
avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.
6 CLEANING UNITUnplug unit. 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 unit and cause
electrical 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.
READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL
WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT
SERVICE1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELFIf, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the
unit does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or
remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in the
manual. Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician.
2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTSMake sure the service technician uses only par ts specified
by the manufacturer, or have equal safety characteristics as
original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICINGAfter unit is serviced or repaired, request that a through safety
check be done as described in the manufacturer’s service
literature to insure video unit is in safe operating condition.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTIONAn outside antenna or cable system must be properly
grounded to provide some protection
against built up static charges
and voltage. Section 810 of
the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada,
part 1 of the Canadian
Electrical Code) provides
 information regarding proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.
2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE
POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS
Locate an outside antenna system well away from power
lines and electric light or power circuits so it will never touch
these power sources should it ever fall. When installing
antenna, absolutely never touch power lines, circuits or
other power sources as this could be fatal.
GROUND 
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENTANTENNA LEAD 
IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING 
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE 
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC - NATIONAL 
  ELECTRICAL CODE
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Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité
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.
Avertissement :Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne
pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive.
Attention :Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche
dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
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.
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in
accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.
FCC WARNING  :Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated
voltage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore,
it is dangerous to make any kind  of contact
with any inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important
literature concerning the operation and
maintenance of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefully in order
to avoid any problems.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK 
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT 
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) 
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS 
INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO 
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPENCAUTION
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Before Using
Congratulations
on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated
and reliable products on the market today. Used
properly, it will bring you and your family years of
enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. The
serial number is on the tag located on the back of
your unit.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
Batteries
2 “AA”
Loading the Batteries
Accessories
    Battery replacement caution
3) Close the cover.
Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure
Break off the tab to protect.
Record Tab
Screw driver
Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.
To record again.
2) Insert batteries as marked.
1) Open the
cover.
To order accessories,
call toll free 1-800-332-5368.
 Do not mix old and new batteries.
 Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.
With Power ON, press
PLAY/REPEAT on the
unit for 7 seconds to
deactivate the SELF-
DEMO Mode.
Repeat this to display
demo screen.
SELF-DEMO Mode
Remote Control
LSSQ0283
(VV-1301/VV-13F1/
VV-2001)
LSSQ0284
(VV-1311W)
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions ........ 2
Before Using ......................................................................................... 4
Table of Contents ................................................................................ 5
Location of Controls ............................................................................ 6
Initial Setup for ANT. / Cable Connection ......................................... 8
Initial Setup for DSS / Cable box Connection .................................. 10
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust ................... 12
Playback a Tape .................................................................................. 14
Record On a Tape ............................................................................... 14
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) .............................................................. 15
Tape Operation .................................................................................... 24
Special VCR Features ........................................................................ 27
V-Chip Control Feature ...................................................................... 30
On-Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................. 33
Unit Information .................................................................................. 34
Before Requesting Service ................................................................ 35
Service Center List ............................................................................. 36
Limited Warranty ................................................................................ 37
Spanish Quick Use Guide / Guía para rápida consulta .................. 38
Index..................................................................................................... BC TV Operation ....................................................................................... 16
Picture Adjustment ............................................................................. 17
TV Timer Features .............................................................................. 18
Closed Caption System ...................................................................... 20
Timer Recording ................................................................................. 22
Basic Operation
TV Operation
Timer Operation
Advanced Operation
For Your Information
Initial Setup
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Location of Controls
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.
ADD/DELETE
Page 13.
NITE
Page 16.
SLEEP
Page 19.
TRACKING UP/DOWN
Page 34.
NUMBER keys
Page 16.
SEARCH
Page 24.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
Page 16.
SET/BACKSPACE
Page 13.
PROGRAM
Page 22.
FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
Page 14.
PLAY
Page 14.
CM/ZERO
Page 26.
SPEED
Page 14.
PAUSE/SLOW
Page 14. EJECT
Page 14.
POWER
Page 8.
DISPLAY
Page 33.
TAPE POSITION
Page 25.
COUNTER RESET
Page 26.
RAPID TUNE
Page 16.
MUTE
Page 16.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Page 16.
SET/BACKSPACE
Page 13.
ACTION
Page 12.
STOP
Page 14.
REC
Page 14.
REWIND/SEARCH
Page 14.
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Initial Setup
VHF/UHF
Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel
AC Power Plug
When plugged into
an AC outlet, the unit
consumes 4.0 W of
electric power in OFF
condition.VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal
In from your Antenna
 or Cable.
Pages 8, 10
Rear View of the unit

Easy-Grip-Handle
Use when transporting
the unit.

RECRECON TIMERON TIMERPROG TIMERPROG TIMER
VIDEO INVIDEO INAUDIO INAUDIO INPOWERPOWERVOLVOLCHCHSTOP/EJECTSTOP/EJECTREW/REW/PLAY/REPEATPLAY/REPEATFF/FF/RECRECTIMERTIMERACTIONACTIONRECRECON TIMERON TIMERPROG TIMERPROG TIMER
REWIND/SEARCHPage 14
ACTIONPage 13
STOP/EJECTPage 14
ACTIONPage 13
CHANNEL UP/DOWNPage 16
TRACKING UP/DOWNPage 34
SELECT UP/DOWNPage 13
VOLUME UP/DOWNPage 16
SET/BACK SPACEPage 13
POWERPage 8
Audio/Video In JackPage 15
Cassette Compartment  Page 14
PLAY/REPEATPage 14
FAST FORWARD/
SEARCHPage 14
RECPage 14
TIMERPage 19
Buit-In Speaker
Phones JackPage 16
REC IndicatorLights during recording.
In Rec Pause or OTR
Pause mode, the
indicator flashes.
Page 14
ON TIMER  IndicatorLights when the On Timer
is set.
Page 18
PROG TIMER  IndicatorLights when the unit is set for
Timer Recording. It flashes
when a Timer Recording has
been set with no tape inserted,
the clock is not set, or the tape
is in motion.
Page 22
Remote Sensor
VIDEO INVIDEO INAUDIO INAUDIO IN
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Initial Setup
Reset all unit Memory Functions
When moving unit to a new location, or if a
mistake was made in the Initial Setup section.
 Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit.
Manual Clock Set
If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually
set the clock as follows.
SET          :       SELECT  :            
END          :  ACT I ON  SET  
CLOCK
DST
 : ONSESELE CT  MONTH
1 /     /:
1
2
Press ACTION on the Remote to
display SET CLOCK Menu screen.
Press 
  to select the month
and press  to set. In the same
manner, select and set the date,
year, time, and DST. (Daylight
Saving Time)
SET          :        END          :  ACT I ON  SET  
CLOCK
DST
 : ONSESELE CT  COMPLETEDCOMPLETED
2 /   7/:2001WED
12
00PM
3Press ACTION twice to start
CLOCK and exit.
3 1
2
Turn the unit
Power on.
Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.Press and hold both PLAY and
FF on the unit for more than 5
seconds.
 The power will shut off.
 Please ignore “NO CASSETTE”
warning.

VIDEO IN AUDIO INPOWER VOLCHSTOP/EJECT REW/
PLAY/REPEATFF/RECTIMERACTIONREC
ON TIMERPROG TIMER
POWER
ACTION
SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN
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