Quasar Combination Vcr Vv 1301 Operating Instructions

							32For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
XGENERAL AUDIENCE:
All ages admitted.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE:
Some material may not be suitable for
children.
PARENTS CAUTIONED:
Some material may be inappropriate
for children under 13.
RESTRICTED:
Children under 17 must be
accompanied by a parent or adult.
OVER AGE 17 ONLY:
No one 17 and under admitted.
ADULTS ONLY:
FV
V
S
L
DFantasy Violence
Violence
Sexual Situations
Adult Language
Sexually Suggestive Dialogue
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MAFOR ALL CHILDREN:
Content specifically geared to young
viewers ages 2-6.
FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER:
May contain mild physical or comedic
violence which may frighten children
under 7.
GENERAL AUDIENCE:
Contains little or no violence, strong
language, or sexual dialogue or
situations.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE:
May contain infrequent coarse
language, limited violence, some
suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations.
PARENTS CAUTIONED:
May contain sophisticated themes,
sexual situations, strong language, and
more intense violence.
MATURE AUDIENCE:
May contain mature themes, profane
language, graphic violence, and sexual
situations.
US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 2
2
Blocking Message
 If a program or
movie exceeds the
ratings you have
set, a message will
appear on a black
background and
sound is muted. 
To View a Blocked Program / Movie[Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control]
Enter your secret code (ACCESS CODE)
in the Blocking Message screen.
 V-Chip Control is reactivated when power is
turned off or power failure occurs.
[Deactivate V-Chip Control]
Enter your secret code (steps 1-4 page
30). Then, set US MOVIES and/or US TV
PROGRAMS to “OFF” using 
 and keys. (Ratings set on page 31 is retained
and will be in effect when V-Chip Control is
activated again.)
Enter Code
Process of V-Chip Control Feature
SetupBlocking
US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS:Chart 1
US MOVIES RATINGS
V-Chip Control Feature (continued)
ABC
RAT
 I NG : PG-1 3ACCESS  CODE                   ----
PROGRAM  RAT I NG    EXCEEDED
ENTER   : 
0-9
SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN
ACTION
DISPLAY
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On-Screen Display (OSD)
Warning and Instruction DisplaysThese displays will alert you to a missed
operation or provide further instructions.
OSD
NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK
ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION
THEN PUSH CH UP KEY AGAIN
PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE
PROGRAMMING
CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB
TO CANCEL TIMER REC HOLD DOWN
STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 SEC
NO CASSETTE
PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE
 PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC
VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING
PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING
CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL
END: PLAY KEY
VCR LOCK ACTIVATED
Caution
 If no active channels are found for CHANNEL
MEMORY...
 If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording,
or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not set...
 If you press REC, and a cassette is inserted with
no record tab...
 If you press STOP during a Timer Recording...
 If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC without a
cassette inserted...
 If the unit is not in Stop mode or a cassette with
record tab is not inserted two minutes before a
Timer Recording is about to begin...
 If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing
back a tape...
 If you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT
or POWER while the unit is in VCR Lock mode...
Page
8 - 11
8 - 13
4, 14
23
14
22, 23
34
27
Press DISPLAY
to display or remove the overlay.Whenever a blank section of a tape comes
up in Play mode, or when the selected
channel has no broadcast signal with the
Weak Signal Display set to “OFF” (see
page 27), the screen will turn solid blue.
When a function button is pressed (PLAY,
FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit
mode or channel number will be displayed.
(Some station names may also appear if
Channel Caption is set. See page 28.)
0 8ABC
REC         1 2 : 0 0PM0 : 25ABC-0 : 1 2 : 3 4 SP
1212 / 2 7 / 1 9 9 9  MONON1212 : 0 0PM  -    1 : 0 0PMCHCH  0 8  8  ABCABC    MOMOV I E
Function Status
Current Time
Rec Time
Remaining
(OTR mode only,
see page 14.)Counter
Tape Speed Channel Caption
(See page 28.)
Time Stamp Data
(See page 29.)
VCR Status & Clock DisplayBlue Screen Display
Channel & Function Display
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Before Requesting Service
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].
Power
No power…
Monitor
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...
Channel cannot be selected...
Correction
 Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8-11)
 Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
 Set POWER button to ON.
 Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in
the SET UP TV menu. (P. 17)
 Adjust VOLUME control. (P. 16)
 Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 17)
 Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 17)
 Install a directional antenna.
 Make sure the selected channel is in unit’s memory. (P. 12, 13)
 Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.
Correction
 Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
 Set POWER button to ON.
VCR
TV program cannot be
recorded...
Timer recording cannot be
performed…
No playback picture, or the playback
picture is noisy or contains streaks...
VCR cannot be controlled...
Correction
 Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8-11)
 Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)
 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. 22-23)
 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.
 Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P. 34)
 Try Head Cleaning. (P. 34)
 Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)
 Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
Remote Control
Unit cannot be controlled...
ACTION, PROG and FM/TV
buttons cannot be selected...
Correction
 Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P. 7) so that signal is
unobstructed.
 Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 4)
 Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)
 Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light
may cause signal interference.
 Check remote batteries.
Correction
 Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.
 Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
 Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after turning POWER off, then back on.
 Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P. 4)
 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.
 Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27
)
Miscellaneous
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
Video cassette cannot be removed...
Tape cannot be ejected or inserted...
Video cassette ejects when a
recording is started, or the power
is turned off for timer recording...
In Stop mode, the VCR motor
(CYLINDER) continues to rotate...
VCR cannot be controlled...
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Service Center List
As of June 2001
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations,
and all Customer Service inquires please contact:
1-800-211-PANA(7262), Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-7pm, EST.
or send e-mail : [email protected]
Service in Puerto RicoMatsushita 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
GEORGIA8655 Roswell Road
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30350
ILLINOIS
1709 North Randall Road
Elgin, IL 60123
MASSACHUSETTS60 Glacier Drive,
Suite G
Westwood, MA 02090
CALIFORNIA6550 Katella Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
800 Dubuque Avenue
S. San Francisco,
CA 94080
3878 Ruffin Road
Suite A
San Diego, CA 92123
FLORIDA3700 North 29th Avenue
Suite 102
Hollywood, FL 33020
MINNESOTA7850-12th Avenue South
Airport Business Center
Bloomington, MN 55425
OHIO2236 Waycross Road
Civic Center Plaza
Forest Park, OH 45240
PENNSYLVANIA2221 Cabot Blvd. West
Suite B
Langhorne, PA 19047
TEXAS13615 Welch Road
Suite 101
Farmers Branch,
TX 75244
WASHINGTON20425-84th Avenue
South
Kent, WA 98032
HAWAII99-859 Iwaiwa Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Phone (808) 488-1996
Fax (808) 486-4369
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Accessory Purchases:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, Master Card, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
Factory Servicenter Locations
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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
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the
Warrantor”) will repair or replace this product with new or refurbished parts or equivalent product, free of charge, in
the USA or Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods commence
from the date of the original purchase):
PRODUCT
CAMCORDER
DVD/VCR DECK
DIGITAL STILL
CAMERA
A/V MIXER
TV/VCR,
TV/DVD/VCR
COMBINATION
TV/HDR
COMBINATIONLABOR
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
CRT - NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
CRT - NINETY (90) DAYS
PARTS
ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
- SIX (6) MONTHS
ONE (1) YEAR
ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
- SIX (6) MONTHS
ONE (1) YEAR
ONE (1) YEAR,
EXCEPT CRT
CRT - TWO (2) YEARS
ONE (1) YEAR,
EXCEPT CRT
CRT - TWO (2) YEARSCONTACT NUMBER
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-272-7033
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-888-843-9788SERVICE
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In: 21” CRT and
Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger
In-Home or Carry-In
Batteries (if included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10)
days. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.
Tape (if included) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five (5) days.
Memory cards (if included) - Exchange defective item for new one for ninety (90) days.
In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by
contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory.
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.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original
purchase is requires before warranty service is rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship, which occur during normal use and
does not cover normal maintenance, including, but not limited to, video and audio head cleaning. The warranty
does not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration,
modification, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of
consumer controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial
use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than
a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO RECORDING MEDIA) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCTS,
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. 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 above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific 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 Consumer Affairs Department at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above.
SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS DETERMINED
BY THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED. COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS
ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.
warvid 02/ 12/ 2001
Limited Warranty
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							AAccessories .................................................. 4
Audio Mute ................................................. 16
Auto Operation Functions ........................... 25
BBatteries ....................................................... 4
Before Requesting Service ......................... 35
Before Using ................................................. 4
Blocking Message ...................................... 32
Blue Screen Display ................................... 33
CCaption On Mute ........................................ 20
Channel........................................... 8 -13, 33
Channel Caption ......................................... 28
Clock .......................................................... 12
Closed Caption ........................................... 20
Commercial Skip ........................................ 26
Connections......................................... 8 - 11
Connections, DSS / Cable Box ............ 10 -11
Connections, Outdoor Antenna ............... 8  -  9
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) ....................... 15
DDST (Daylight Saving Time) ....................... 34
EEject tape ................................................... 14
FFast Forward .............................................. 14
Forward Search .......................................... 14
Frame by Frame Advance .......................... 14
Front Panel Indicators .................................. 7
Function Display ......................................... 33
HHead Cleaning ............................................ 34
IImportant Safeguards and Precautions ........ 2
Index Search .............................................. 24
Initial Setup for ANT. / Cable Connection ..... 8
Initial Setup for DSS / Cable box Connection .. 10
Input Mode ................................................. 15
INSTANT ALARM ....................................... 19
LLanguage.............................................. 8 - 13
Limited Warranty ........................................ 37
Location of Controls ............................... 6  -  7
NNIGHT Mode .............................................. 16
O100 Key ...................................................... 16
One Touch Recording ................................ 14
ON-TIMER with Alarm ................................ 18
PPhones.................................................. 16
Playback ................................................ 14
Picture Adjustment ................................ 17
Program End Search ............................. 24
QQuality Picture ....................................... 34
RRapid Tune ............................................ 16
Rec(ord) ................................................ 14
Record/Playback Speed Settings .......... 34
Remote Control Buttons .......................... 6
Repeat Play ........................................... 26
Reset Language, Channels, Clock ........ 12
Reset unit ................................................ 9
Reverse Search ..................................... 14
Rewind.................................................. 14
SSecret Code .......................................... 30
Service Center List ................................ 36
SELF-DEMO Mode .................................. 4
Sleep Timer ........................................... 19
Slow Motion ............................................. 4
Spanish Quick Use Guide ..................... 38
Special VCR Features ........................... 27
Specifications ........................................ 34
Still Picture ............................................ 14
STOP .................................................... 14
TTape Erasure Prevention ......................... 4
Tape Position Display ............................ 25
Time Stamp ........................................... 29
Time Zone Adjust .................................. 13
Timer Program Review, Replace, Clear 23
Timer Recording .................................... 22
Timer Recording Cancellation ............... 23
TV Operation ......................................... 16
TV Timer Features ................................ 18
UUnit, Front/Rear view ............................... 7
US MOVIES/TV PROGRAMS Ratings .. 31
VVCR Lock .............................................. 27
VCR Status & Clock Display ................. 33
V-Chip Control Feature .......................... 30
WWarning and Instruction Displays .......... 33
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF ............... 27
ZZero Search ........................................... 26
INDEX
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
Printed in U.S.A
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