Panasonic Combination Vcr Vv 1303 Operating Instructions

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Timer Operation
Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 20.
1
P  DT  START    STOP    CH  SPD1   day    9 : 00p 12 : 00a  08     SP2     8  10 : 00a 12 : 00p 125    SP3   10    8 : 00p  9 : 00p  10    SP4   SU    9 : 00p 10 : 00p     L    LP
CANCEL : ADD / DLT
SELECT :                  SET : END       : PROG
8  SAT  9:00P  12: 00A 08TODAY
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DATE       START       STOP       CH
   SP
SELE
CT :                  SET : END       : PROG
Press PROG twice to exit this mode.
2
3
To Replace program...
To Clear program...
4
Press     to select  the 
desired program.
  Cancel a Timer Recording: 
(Recording is in progress)
Hold down STOP for a few 
seconds to cancel the Timer 
Recording.
   Any future daily or weekly recordings 
will be performed as programmed.
  Review, Replace or Clear Program  
Contents :
 (Recording is not in progress)
  2 minutes before Timer recording is performed, “PLEASE 
PREPARE FOR TIMER REC” appears and/or the PROG 
TIMER Indicator  ashes. Be sure a cassette with record tab is 
loaded and the unit is in Stop mode.
  If the start times of two programs overlap, the lower numbered 
program will have priority.
  If the start time for a Timer Recording comes up during a 
normal recording or One Touch Recording (page 12), the Timer 
Recording will not be performed.
  If there is a power interruption of more than one minute, the 
recording may not be performed or continued.
  If “INCOMPLETE” appears after all items have been set, check 
all entries and make necessary corrections.  
Notes
P  DT  START    STOP    CH  SPD1  -- -- : --   -- : --  --  --2     8  10 : 00p 12 : 00a 125    SP3   10    8 : 00p  9 : 00p  10    SP4   SU    9 : 00p 10 : 00p     L    LP
CANCEL : ADD / DLT
SELECT :                  SET : END       : PROG
1) Press  
 to display.
2) Press 
  
 to select and 
press 
 or to set new 
program  contents. 
3) Press PROG.
Press ADD/DLT.
SELECT/SET 
 :CH UP 
 :CH DOWN 
 :VOL UP 
 :VOL DOWN
ADD/DLT
PROG
STOP 
						

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Search System is ...Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are 
made, program index and information are also included. These index marks can be used to access or 
scan recordings.
1
Press SEARCH in 
Playback or Stop 
mode to display 
INDEX SEARCH 
screen, and then 
press number keys 
to select the recording 
number.
  To calculate number, see 
below.
Press FF or REW to 
start search.
  Index Search
Go directly to the desired recording.
2
Play begins at 
search end. 
To search forward 
or back 1 index, 
press FF or REW 
while screen 
left is displayed 
(10 sec.).
 ENTER I NDEX NUMBER : 1 US I NG 1- 9 KEYS
FOR
WARD SEARCH : FF
REVERSE  SEARCH : REW
 
EX
 I T    :   SEARCH   
I NDEX SEARCH
 
FOR
WARD SEARCH : FF
REVERSE  SEARCH : REW
I NDEX SEARCH
  If Index Search is started very close to an index mark, that 
index mark may not be counted in the search.
NOTE:    indicates start points of each recording.
■ To calculate the Index Number
Example 2:To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.
6157234
17534 62
To cancel, press 
PLAY. 
Tape Operation
Example 1:To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.
VIDEO INVIDEO INAUDIO INAUDIO INPOWERPOWERVOLVOLCHCHSTOP/EJECTSTOP/EJECTREW/REW/PLAY/REPEATPLAY/REPEATFF/FF/RECRECTIMERTIMERACTIONACTIONREC
ON TIMERPROG TIMER
REWFF
Note
SEARCH
FF
REWNUMBER Keys 
						

							2323
Advanced Operation
  Auto Operation Functions
 
Tape Position Display
Press TAPE POSITION to detect current tape 
position.
1
DETECT I NG  TAPE  POS I T I ON
2
■  Auto Shut Off      No broadcast signal in TV (Only when 
Weak Signal Display is set to OFF), 
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 
➞ Power turns on  
        Playback begins if tape has no record tab.
■ Auto Rewind
     Tape reaches its end 
➞ Rewind 
➞ Stop 
■  Playback Auto Eject 
(Repeat Play is “OFF”)     Tape with no record tab reaches its end 
Rewind 
➞ Stop 
➞ Eject
  “DETECTING TAPE 
POSITION” only appears the 
 rst time a cassette is inserted 
and it takes several seconds 
for correct indication to appear.
   The present tape position 
indication is displayed.
Press TAPE POSITION (or wait 5 seconds) 
to return to the normal screen.
To  nd out present tape position.
Tape position is displayed for VHS-C Cassettes 
type, tapes under 30 minutes, and some other 
tapes, but the position is not correct.
BEG I N                END
TAPE 
POSITION 
						

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  Zero Search
To quickly return to a speci c tape counter location. 
1
2
Press STOP.
4
53
Continue playback, rewind, or fast 
forward.
Press COUNTER 
RESET at the 
desired position to 
reset to “0:00:00.”
  Unit goes into FF or REW mode and stops at the last 
point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.
Press COUNTER RESET during 
playback to display the Counter.
Press CM/ZERO in 
stop mode to start 
ZERO SEARCH.1 : 23 : 45
0 : 00 : 00
Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip 
time in Play mode.
  No indication appears.
  Commercial Skip
By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback 
mode you can skip over 1 to 3 minutes of recorded 
tape in just a few seconds.
Tape Operation (continued)
FF DISPLAY
COUNTER 
RESET
CM/ZERO PLAY
REW
STOP 
						

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Advanced Operation
  Repeat Play
Set to see a recording over and over.
  Playback repeats when tape end is reached or 
unrecorded portion over 30 seconds is detected.
PLAYREPEAT  ON
PLAYREPEAT  OFF
PLAY/REPEAT
VIDEO INVIDEO INAUDIO INAUDIO INPOWERPOWERVOLVOLCHCHSTOP/EJECTSTOP/EJECTREW/REW/PLAY/REPEATPLAY/REPEATFF/FF/RECRECTIMERTIMERACTIONACTIONRECRECON TIMERON TIMERPROG TIMERPROG TIMER
In PLAY mode, 
press 
PLAY/REPEAT 
on the unit to 
turn “ON.” 
Repeat above to 
turn “OFF.”
Note 
						

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1) Press     to select 
WEAK SIGNAL 
DISPLAY .
2) Press 
   to set “ON” or 
“OFF.”
1) Press       
 to 
select “CH.”
2) Press ACTION to 
display SET UP 
CHANNEL screen.
When “ON” is selected, the picture is displayed even when 
a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent.
ANTENNA  :   CABLE
AUTO   SETWEAK  S I GNAL   D I SPLAY : OFF
           SET  UP  CHANNEL 
SELECT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
M A I N  MENU
CLOCKC H
SET          : ACT I ON  SELECT  :                             
T V
EX I TLANGUAGELOCK
  Weak Signal Display ON/OFF
1
2
3
  “ON”  =    Picture is displayed regardless of signal condition, 
and may not always be clearly visible.
  “OFF” =  Screen turns solid blue when signal is absent or 
weak.
  If unit is connected to equipment which has blue back feature, 
selecting “ON” will have no effect on the other equipment.
  VCR Lock
All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and 
tape eject. Useful for families with small children.
VCR  LOCK  ACT I VATED
VCR  LOCK  OFF 
4
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
Press ACTION twice to 
return to the normal screen.
Notes
  VCR Lock is canceled automatically after about 24 hours if clock 
is set.
In stop mode, hold 
down REC on the 
unit without a cassette 
inserted for 7 seconds 
to turn “ON.” 
Please ignore NO 
CASSETTE warning.
Repeat above with or 
without cassette to turn 
“OFF.”
  Special VCR Features
REC
VIDEO INVIDEO INAUDIO INAUDIO INPOWERPOWERVOLVOLCHCHSTOP/EJECTSTOP/EJECTREW/REW/PLAY/REPEATPLAY/REPEATFF/FF/RECRECTIMERTIMERA
C
T
IO
NACTIONRECRECON TIMERON TIMERPROG TIMERPROG TIMER
SELECT/SET   :CH UP 
 :CH DOWN 
 :VOL UP 
 :VOL DOWN
ACTION 
						

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Advanced Operation
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
 
Enter Secret Code
V-Chip Control Feature is...
This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control 
which allows you to block unwanted TV 
usage based on US MOVIES and US TV 
PROGRAMS Ratings.
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program 
or change rating settings.
1
  DO NOT forget your secret code.
  Once ratings are set, restricted tapes or programs cannot be 
accessed unless the secret code is entered.
Changing your secret code
 You will need your current code. Do steps 1 ~ 3. 
In step 4, press ADD/DLT to clear current code. 
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter new code.
1) Press    
  
 to select 
“LOCK.”
2) Press ACTION to 
display screen.
2
1) Press NUMBER keys 
to enter your secret 
code.
2)  Enter same code again 
for con rmation.
3
Press  
 to display 
US Ratings menu 
(see page 28).
Or
Press ACTION 
twice to exit.
4LOCK   
RECOGN I ZED
CHANGE  CODE : ADD / DLT   
CONT I NUE :  
END       : ACT I ON         
CONF I RM   4-D I G I T   CODE
****
****
Notes
Process of V-Chip Control Feature
Setup
Blocking
Enter Code
ENTER  : 0 - 9  
END       : ACT I ON    
           LOCK   
ENTER  4-D I G I T   CODE
----  
  Step 2) not necessary when 
changing rating or secret 
code.
  Take care that you are not 
observed entering the secret 
code.
To Make Corrections
Press    repeatedly to move 
the cursor. Press number 
keys to make the correction.
  V-Chip Control Feature
M A I N  MENU
EX I TCLOCKC H
LANGUAGE
SET          : ACT I ON SELECT  :                              
LOCKT VSELECT/SET 
 :CH UP 
 :CH DOWN 
 :VOL UP 
 :VOL DOWN ADD/DLT NUMBER Keys
ACTION 
						

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Enter Code
1
1) Press  to 
select US 
MOVIES.
2) Press 
   to set 
“ON” or “OFF.”
If LOCK menu is not displayed, do “Enter Secret 
Code” steps on page 27.
Setup US MOVIES Ratings
Note
  “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting 
menu. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian 
tapes or broadcasts.
1
1) Press     to 
select US TV 
PROGRAMS.
2) Press 
   to set 
“ON” or “OFF.”
Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings
Note
  “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting 
menu. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian 
tapes or broadcasts.
2
1) Press    to 
select 
CHANGE 
SETTINGS.
2) Press 
   to 
display screen.
3
1) Press  to 
select
VIEW NR 
PROGRAMS?.
2) Press 
   to set 
“YES” or “NO.”
NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS
Some movies, such as old movies or foreign 
movies usually have no ratings.
4
Press  to 
select and to set 
ratings to be 
blocked. 
(See ratings chart 
next page.)
5
Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu 
and continue with US TV PROGRAMS 
Ratings Setup (this page). Or, press 
ACTION three times to exit.
5
Press ACTION three times to exit this 
mode.
NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS
Some TV shows, such as news, sports, 
weather, bulletins, emergency information 
usually have no ratings.
3
1) Press     
to select 
VIEW NR 
PROGRAMS?.
2) Press 
   to set 
“YES” or “NO.”
2
1) Press     to 
select 
CHANGE 
SETTINGS.
2) Press 
   to 
display screen.
  You may select from 
standard TV ratings (chart 
1), or customize to a speci c 
content rating (chart 2).
4
Press   to 
select and to set 
ratings to be 
blocked. 
(See ratings charts 
next page.)
 Ratings highlighted 
in Green will be 
blocked. Ratings in  
white letters will not 
be blocked.
Note
Blocking
Process of V-Chip Control Feature
Setup
US   MOVIES                      : OFF       CHANGE  SETT I NGS
US  TV PROGRAMS         : OFF
       CHANGE  SETT I NGS
           LOCK    
NEXT PAGE
SELECT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
US  MOVIES                       : OFF
       CHANGE  SETT I NGSUS  TV   PROGRAMS       : OFF
       CHANGE  SETT I NGS
           LOCK   
NEXT PAGE
SELECT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
G
PG
PG
-13R
NC-17X V
 I EW  NR  PROGRAMS?   :      YES
GENERAL  AUD I ENCE
UNLOCKED
SELECT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
US  MOVIES                        : OFF
       CHANGE  SETT I NGS
US  TV   PROGRAMS       : OFF       CHANGE  SETT I NGS
                       LOCK   
NEXT PAGE
SELECT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
US MOVIES                         : OFF
       CHANGE  SETT I NGS US  TV   PROGRAMS       : OFF
       CHANGE  SETT I NGS
           LOCK   
NEXT PAGE
SELECT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
V I EW  NR  PROGRAMS?   :      YES
FOR  ALL   CH I LDREN
TV-YTV-Y7
TV-GTV-PGTV-1 4
TV-MA
FV
V
     S    L     D
V     S    L     D
V     S    L
UNLOCKED
SELECT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
TV-YTV-Y7
TV-GTV-PGTV-1 4
TV-MA
FV
V
     S    L     D
V     S    L     D
V     S    L
UNLOCKEDV I EW  NR  PROGRAMS?   :      YES
CONTA I NS  NO  RAT I NG    
SELECT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
G
PG
PG
-13R
NC-17X V
 I EW  NR  PROGRAMS?   :      YES
CONTA I NS  NO  RAT I NG      
UNLOCKED
SELECT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
V-Chip Control Feature (continued) 
■“ON”    
➞V-Chip Control is activated.
■“OFF”  
➞V-Chip Control is deactivated.■“ON”    
➞V-Chip Control is activated.
■“OFF”  
➞V-Chip Control is deactivated. 
						

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Advanced Operation
G
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 speci cally 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
  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 1-3 page 27). Then, 
set US MOVIES and/or US TV PROGRAMS to 
“OFF” using 
    and  
 keys. (Ratings set on 
page 28 is retained and will be in effect when 
V-Chip Control is activated again.)
Enter Code
Process of V-Chip Control Feature
Setup
Blocking
  US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 1
 
US MOVIES RATINGS
CH08
RAT
 I NG : PG-1 3ACCESS  CODE                   ----
PROGRAM  RAT I NG    EXCEEDED
ENTER   : 
0-9
ACTION
SELECT/SET   :CH UP 
 :CH DOWN 
 :VOL UP 
 :VOL DOWN
DISPLAY 
						

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REC         1 2 : 0 0PM0 : 25CH08-0 : 1 2 : 3 4 SP
NO V-CHIP DATA
  Warning and Instruction DisplaysThese displays will alert you to a missed 
operation or provide further instructions.
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 26), 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.
CH  08
Function Status
Current Time
Rec Time 
Remaining 
(OTR mode 
only,  
see page 
12.)Counter
Tape Speed Channel
  VCR Status & Clock Display 
Blue Screen Display
 
Channel & Function Display
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD CAUTION Page
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY 
PRESSING ACTION KEYIf you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording, or 
set the On-Timer and the Clock is not set...8 - 11
CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TABIf you press REC, and a cassette is inserted with no 
record tab...3, 12
TO CANCEL TIMER REC HOLD 
DOWN STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 
SECIf you press STOP during a Timer Recording...21
NO CASSETTEIf you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC without a 
cassette inserted...12
PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIM ER 
RECIf 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...20 - 21
VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED 
CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD 
CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER 
TO MANUAL      END: PLAYIf head cleaning becomes necessary while playing 
back a tape...4
VCR LOCK ACTIVATEDIf you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT or 
POWER while the unit is in VCR Lock mode...26