Panasonic Omnivision VHS PV-C2780 Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 Panasonic Combination Operating Instructions Omnlvlslon PV-C2780 Model Easy Taping. s an ENERGY STAR _ Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation America Has determined that this product or product model meets the I-2'_ T_I " IW_E-_ s; ENERGY S TAFP guidelines energy efficiency.
Page 2: Importantsafeguardsand Precautions
ImportantSafeguardsand Precautions READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION WARNINGS INTHE MANUAL AND ON UNIT An outsideantenna or cable system must be propedy grounded to provide some rF_.._ _,=,._ INSTALLATION protectionagainst built up static _ 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION...
Page 3 Safety Precautions/Mesures de sdcuritd 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 prdvenir tout risque d'incendie ou de chocs dlectriques,...
Page 4 ImportantSafeguardsand Precautions.•. 2 Before Using ........Start ! • Accessories ....• Record/Playback Time ... 6 • Loading the Batteries ..6 • Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure ....TV Operation ~ 12 (Picture in picture, Two Tuners) ..(Basic TV Operation, PIP Operation, NIGHT (NITE) Mode, Using the 100 Key, Rapid Tune, Audio Mute, Phones, SELF-DEMO...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Connections ............... • Outdoor Antenna Connections ..7 • DSS/Cable box Connections ..One Time Setup ........... 8 ~ 9 (Language, Channel, Clock) Playback a Tape ............(Main Operation, Forward or Reverse Search, Still Picture, Slow Motion, Frame by Frame Advance, Features for a Quality...
Page 6 Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in 1) Open the cover. the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your unit.
Page 7: Timer Recording
Unhook the antenna from your UHF/VHF Band previous TV or VCR and connect it to Mixer (not supplied) the back of the unit as shown in the (FLAT) 300 Ohm Cable diagram. (Round) 75 Ohm If your antenna system has separate coaxial Cable UHF and VHF lead-ins, you need a...
Page 8 When the unit is turned on the first time, setup Process of Setup mode is entered automatically. ['.Z01vjv] 4 =1 Press POWER* the remote or unit. Select the language. SELECT LANGUAGE PUSH CH • :English - for English POWER1 OPRtMIR CH •...
Page 9 Ca_a_ Set TIME ZONE ADJUST. Display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION. =2 SETSELECT/ ,L:CH UP Display CLOCK MAIN !.fENU _:CH DOWN screen. l_:VOL UP :VOL DOWN 1) Press J, V4 • to select "CLOCK" ACTION 2) Press ACTION to display. Select TIME ZONE ADJUST.
Page 10 [_Check list before you begin. Press POWER* [] All connectionsare made, (See page 7,) Your unit is plugged in. the remote or unit. Select a channel. Use CH AV NUMBERED keys. Adjust volume. [0 01 ressv°' 24 IIIIIIIIlll ...... You can view two pictures simultaneously using two tuners and picture in picture (PIP) display function.
Page 11 You can move the PIP screen to four positions. You can create a freeze frame PIP of the Main Picture. Select position. MOVE FREEZE Freeze Press MOVE repeatedly select PIP position. Main Picture. Press FREEZE. .---q Initial Position 1st Press ---- Lf_ 2nd Press --,-- @.7 Press-'--_ ,._.._.J...
Page 12 Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen is easier on your eyes during night time use. Set NIGHT mode. NIGHT Press NITE. NITE • NIGHT mode may be selected when watching TV, playing a tape, or PLAY/ while in FM mode.
Page 13 Equipped with ¢ll_x ® -TV Noise Reduction for true MTS reproduction. The following are possible broadcast types with their accompanying ¢n_x ® -TV Noise Reduction is required for on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with a good stereo separation and audio fidelity. "...
Page 14 [_Check list before you begin. All connections are made. (See page 7.) Your unit is plugged Insert a cassette. • The unit power comes on automatically. Recordtab _- _, _ : : i :!:!:!_!=!_;=_=!'I_;_:_ • :nq, _¸ To prevent tape jam \odO °...
Page 15 [_Check list before you begin. All connections are made, (See page 7.) Your unit is plugged Cassette with record tab in place. Insert a cassette. • The unit power comes on automatically. Record Select Channel. Press CH AV, NUMBERED keys. •...
Page 16 You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away. [_lPcheck begin. list before Display SET PROGRAM All Connections are made. {See page 7.) screen. Your unit is plugged Press PROG/VCR+*. The clock is set to correct time. The tape is long enough.
Page 17 End the program• Cancel a Timer IP OT STAC_T STOP Press Recording: PROG/VCR+ (Recording Ls in progress) CA_CELAODDLT O" (or ACTION.) Hold down STOP for a few seconds SELECT 1-8:A • E_TER to cancel the Timer Recording. :PROGtACTION • Any future daily or weekly recordings ........
Page 18 Plus+ System is... a feature that allows you to set most items of a Process of Recording Timer Recording by simply entering a special _> _ F<_- IProgram ming I code number (PlusCode) found in TV GUIDE and selected newspaper TV listings.
Page 19: Vcr Plus+ Channel Setup
Process of Recording tConnection l_> !_1 _>[ Programming Display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION*. Display SET UP CHANNEL screen. MAIN ME,NO 1 ) Press AY41 • SELECT/ to select "CH." A:CH , SELECcHT ++CLOO_ K +? 2) Press ACTION • v:CH DOWN to display.
Page 20: Connections
VCR Plus+ Channel Setup is... Process of Recording necessary to program the unit with local channel information for proper VCR Plus+ ]Connection ]_>, _ [Programm i ng--] operation. At first, do Channel Setup Preparations below right. P ress ACTION*. f_,_ CHANNEL screen.
Page 21 Process of Recording Connection I _" _ _:'__ [_Check list before you begin. screen, Display SET PROGRAM [] The clock is set to correct time. Press PROG/VCR+. [] VCR Plus+ System Setup is complete. (See pages 19, 20.) PROGRAMMING. o_ _.,_R select.
Page 22 [_PCheck list before you begin. The clock is set to correct time. This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 3 modes (TV, Playback, or FM radio.) You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute alarm that gradually increases in volume.
Page 23: Sleep Timer
This unit can be set for auto power off. 1 Set SLEEP TIMER. SLEEP Press SLEEP repeatedly. _ • Pressing DISPLAY with sleep ..timer set displays remaining time. € To Cancel, press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP TIMER 00" appears. SLEEP TIMER 30 SLEEP TIMER 60 SLEEP TIMER 90...
Page 24 Closed Caption is ... This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information Display MAIN MENU. from TV stations available to everyone. Press ACTION*. Display SET UP TV MAIN MENU screen. SELECT/ 1 ) Press 4,V<I...
Page 25 Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. Display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION. Display UP TV MAIN MENU screen. 1 ) Press &._!'_l • vT_r L__'_UAGE to select "TV." CLOCK EXIT 2) Press ACTION SELECT :&...
Page 26 Your unit is equipped with several time saving features as well as convenient automatic functions which make tape By pressing the CM SKIP button in Play mode you can skip over 1 to operation easier than ever. 3 minutes of recorded tape in just a few seconds.
Page 27: Repeat Play
Set to see a recording over and over. / 2 SELECT/ _ SET Display MAIN MENU. A:CH ?v:CH DOWN PressACTION. :VOL UP _1 :VOL DOWN Display SET UP VCR _._AIN t,_EN_ screen. 1) Press &Y4• to select ACTION "VCR." o(9 ! S_LECT:&...
Page 28 Index Search System is ... Each time recording is made, an invisible Go directly to the desired recording. index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are made, program Display SELECT index and information are also included. SEARCH MODE screen.
Page 29 Choose a timer recorded program from a Program Index List. Display SELECT SEARCH MODE screen. Press SEARCH C PLAY/ Playback or Stop mode. REPEAT Display PROGRAM SELECr SEAqCH °,rODE STOP/EJECT INDEX screen. ZERO SEAqC I_,D=X SEeP, C4 select "PROGRAM SELECT •...
Page 30 Channel Caption is ... Station names, e.g. ABC, TNN, etc. so that they will appear when a Display MAIN MENU. channel is selected. Choose 24 Press ACTION*. preset names (Preset Caption), make up to 10 names of your own (Manual Caption.) Display SET UP MAIN CHANNEL...
Page 31 Do "Preset Caption" steps (page 30.) Select MANUAL CHANNEL CAPTION CAPTION. PRESET CAPTION 1) Press.V SELECT:& • 2) Press to select. l_to :ACTION display. Select Channel MANUAL CAPTION number. NUMBER CAPTION 1) Press to select NUMBER. SELECTtA • :ACTION 2) Press I_ to SELECT/ move...
Page 32: Time Stamp
[_tCheck listbefore you begin. [] The clock is set to correct time. This unit writes program data (see example below) for about the first 10 seconds of every recording. [] The record tab is in place. The information is then displayed during the first 10 seconds of playback.
Page 33 You may change the time stamp data (Date, Time, Channel, Category, and Notes) as desired. Display Time Stamp Data. 1) Insert cassette with record tab. 2) Press PLAY. Display TIME STAMP EDIT. Press PROG/VCR+ PLAY/REPEAT O" while the data is dis=31aved in olavback mode.
Page 34: Vcr Lock
When "ON" is selected, the picture is displayed even when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent. Press ACTION*. Display MAIN MENU. O( O SELECT/ 3A:CH v:CH DOWN _,_AIN _E_ E! Display <€€> CHANNEL screen. I, :VOL UP Le_m_ 1 ) Press AV_I __ i | to select...
Page 35 Connections you'll need to make. Recording (Editing) unit Playing (Source) VCR IN FROM R-AUDtO-L ANT. _VIDEOIN L-AUDIO IN-R OUT TO Insert pre- Insert blank tape with record tab. recorded tape. • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results.
Page 36: Fm Radio
FM Radio is ... This unit has an FM radio with built-in antenna, 9 station preset, and a band range of 87.5 - 108.1 MHz. You can even set the Display FM radio mode. On-Timer (page 22) to wake up to your Press FMFFV* on the remote or favorite radio station.
Page 37 Select SET UP FM. SET UP TV _J_ SiZE i_i_ 1)PressAYto I_U_ s_e¥ _e_o A_S_ 2) Press l_to select. S_CT_ • display. • _Ae_eN Select FM ANTENNA. CH ,&Y FM TRANSMITTER : ON 1 ) Press AY FM TRANSMI=_r[R select. SPKR TRANS :OFF...
Page 38: Fm Antenna Setup
FM Transmitter is ... Send Wireless ..a feature whereby this unit's sound signal can be heard on your FM Radio. First, tune your radio to a frequency (93 ~ 97, 99 - 103 MHz) that is not being broadcast on by a radio station. Then, set this unit to the same carrier frequency (see below.) Within 13 feet Now, fine-tune this unit so the sound comes in clearly.
Page 39: Picture Adjustment
Display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION. Display SET UP TV screen. MAIN P,IE/_ © 1 ) Press AV411_ SELECT/ to select "TV." 2) Press ACTION A:CH to display. SELEOT:A • • v:CH DOWN :ACTION :VOL UP < :VOL DOWN 1 ACTION Display VIDEO ADJUST...
Page 40: V-Chip Control Feature
V-Chip Control Feature is... Process of V-Chip Control Feature This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to lB,ock ng 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 change rating settings.
Page 41: Us Movies
Process of V-Chip Control Feature [Enter Code Blocking] If LOCK menu is not displayed, "Enter Secret Code" steps on page 11L K1 Select US MOVIES STATUS. CHANGE SETTINGS US TV PROGRA_,_S :OFF CHA_;GE SET HNGS to select. NEXT PAGE SELECT:A •...
Page 42 Process of V-Chip Control Feature [Enter Codelcz_> _>[BIocking] If LOCK menu is not displayed, "Enter Secret Code" steps on page LOCK Select US TV PROGRAMS STATUS. US MOVIES : OFF CHANGE SETTINGS 1) Press NEXT PAGE SELECT:& • : • 2) Press to select.
Page 43 Process of V-Chip Control Feature IEnter Codel_> FOR ALL CHILDREN: TV-Y Content specifically geared to young viewers ages 2-6. FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER: TV-Y7 May contain mild physical comedic violence which may <When V-Chip Control is activated> frighten children under 7.
Page 44: The Universal Remote Control Setup
Universal Remote Control is... The Remote Control may be set up to control some basic DSS or Cable box Find your DSS box or Cable box Brand functions. Code Number from one of the charts on the nextpage. Setup remote. 1) Hold down DSS CABLE.
Page 45 I screen. Press ACTION twice. Toshiba ..........Magnavox/Uniden 2 ......Sony ......... 98, 105 Hitachi/Hughes ......... Panasonic ........Magnavox/Uniden t ......RCA ..........Archer ..... 05, 06, 01,44, 63, 91,126 Matsushita ....... 16, 17,97, 109 Sheritech .......... Cabletenna ....
Page 46 With the proper audio mode setting, your unit can: • record and playback MTS stereo broadcast (main language) in stereo Hi-Fi. Choose the type of sound track for playback. Stereo sound is recorded on the left and right audio tracks and on the video portion of a tape.
Page 47 Allows you to turn off the speaker of the unit when it is connected to external audio equipment, Display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION*. Display UP TV MAIN MENU screen. 1 ) Press ,kY4 to select "TV." k_rt_ CLOCK EXIT t-j) SELECT/ 2) Press ACTION SELECT:A...
Page 48 MENU.Display MAIN ! Display MENU. MAIN ..t Press ACTION*. i ..! Press ACTION. Display "'" "_"_,,__o Select _,!AIN !*lE ,%4J __:;____.=__.'-_._.4 ._ language CLOCK screen. L&_]G_J-AGE I_:IP_ ___ ' selection icon. 1) Press AV_l • 1 ) Press _1,_'_ •...
Page 49: On/Off
To display or remove DISPLAY overlay. Press DISPLAY. Main Picture Channel Function Status Channel Caption (Channel Caption) Current Time Rec Time Remaining 12:00PM Counter (OTR mode only, I: 25 12:34-- I_STEREO <- SP., page 15.) RECCH _2---Recording I_SAP 12,__ Channel _Tape Speed Types (See page 13.)
Page 50 These displays will alert you of a missed operation or provide further instructions. NO CH FOUND • If no active channels are found for CHANNEL PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA MEMORY... CABLE CONNECTION THEN PUSH CH UP KEY AGAIN • If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording,...
Page 51 Use when moving unit to a new lOCation, or if a mistake Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video was made in the One Time Setup section. heads to become clogged. • Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit. Head Clog Sensor...
Page 52 Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit. • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. • Set POWER button to ON. No picture or sound,.. • Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set.
Page 53 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, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) GEORGIA MICHIGAN TENNESSEE CALIFORNIA...
Page 54: Warranty
Video Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as "the Warrantor') will repair this product with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the USA or Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows...
Page 55 Light Tower Illuminated Remote Control LIGHT button: When the LIGHT button is pressed, the buttons which can be activated in the selected mode will light and the selected mode button (COMBO or DSS CABLE) will flash for 5 seconds. If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the light will turn off in order to conserve battery power.
Page 56 Cassette Compartment REWIND/SEARCH Page 14. Page 14. ACTION Page 9. PLAY/REPEAT STOP/EJECT Page 14. Page 14. ACTION Page 9. __FAST FORWARDISEARCH CHANNEL UP/DOWN Page 10. __ Page 14. TRACKING UP/DOWNPage 14. SELECT UP/DOWN Page 9. Page 15. VOLUME UP/DOWN Page 10. __ Page 9.
Page 57 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Olvlsion of Matsushlta Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panesonlc Sales Company, Division of Metsushlta Electric Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC") Pdntedin U.S.A Ave. 65 de Infanterla. Kin. 9.5 LSQT0210A San Gabrle( Industrial Park, Carolina,...

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