Panasonic PVQ-M2508 - Manual (Page 21)

|\X Check list before you begin.
Q The clock is set to correct time.
RECOROmME
VCR Lock Feature
When activated, this feature prohibits all
operations except for timer recording and
tape eject. This feature may be used to
keep young children from operating the
Combination VCR.
Hold down REC/TIME on the
Combination VCR without a
cassette inserted
for 7 seconds
during Power On mode.
■ “NO CASSETTE PLEASE INSERT A
CASSETTE" is displayed when
REC/TIME is pressed. Please disregard
this warning and continue to hold down
RECrt'IME for 7 seconds.
VCR LO CK ACTIVATED
VCR LO CK OFF
To Cancel the VCR Lock feature,
with or without a cassette inserted,
hold down REC/TIME on the
Combination VCR for 7 seconds
again during
Power On mode.
• VCR Lock mode is cancelled
automatically after about 24 hours as
long as the clock is set.
Time Stamp Feature
For about the first 10 seconds of each recording, the Combination VCR automatically
writes the following program data on the tape: Date, Start time, Scheduled stop time
(for Timer Rec. only), Channel No., and Category (for Timer Rec. only). Then, if
playback is started at the starting point of the recording, this information will be
displayed about 7 seconds after playback begins for a few seconds.
1
Press ACTION to display the MAIN MENU.
2
Press to select “VCR,”
and then press ACTION to display
the SET UP VCR screen.
3
Press AT to select “TIME STAMP," and
then press ► to select “ON" or “OFF.”
• When “OFF is selected, the program data is
written on the tape, but will not be displayed
for the first 5 seconds of playback.
MAIN MENU
SET UP VCR
REPEAT PLAY :ON
BEEPER :OFF
SELECT:* T KEY
SET ;► KEY
END :ACTION KEY
Press ACTION twice to return to the normal screen.
<Time Stamp Example >
Normal/ One Touch Recording Timer Recording When Clock is not set...
12/2S/199B MON
12:00PM
CH OS ABC
12/23/1998 MON
12:00PM -
t:00PM
CH 06 ABC SPORTS
If the tape speed is changed immediately after recording begins, the
display may be incorrect.
Blue Back ON/OFF Feature
You may choose whether or not you want the Combination VCR to display
a solid blue back screen when the broadcast signal is very weak or the
playback signal is not present.
A
Follow steps 1-2 In the above section.
B
SET UP VCR
REPEAT PUY ;ON
BEEPER :OFF
TIME STAMP :OFF
SELECT:* ▼ KEY
SET :► KEY
END :ACTtON KEY
Press AT to select “NOISY CH
BLUE BACK,” and then press
► to select “ON” or “OFF.”
• When “ON” is selected, a solid blue screen
appears whenever the signal is weak or
nonexistent. When “OFF is selected, the
picture is displayed regardless of the signal condition.
• The picture cannot always be seen clearly when OFF is selected.
Press ACTION twice to return to the normal screen.
Warning Beeper Feature
When you select BEEPER ON, a short warning will sound each time an
invalid entry or incomplete operation is made.
3 Follow steps 1 -2 in the above section.
b Press AT to select “BEEPER,” and
then press ► to select “ON” or “OFF.”
C
Press ACTION twice to exit this
screen.
---------- SET UP VCR
REPEAT PLAY :ON
NOISY CH BLUE BACK:ON
TIME STAMP :OFF
SELECT:* T KEY
SET :
KEY
END :ACTI ON KEY
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