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Panasonic PV-M949W

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Panasonic PV-M949W Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelPV-M949W
CategoryTV VCR Combo
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safeguards and Precautions

Installation Precautions

Covers power, ventilation, placement, and injury avoidance.

Outdoor Antenna Installation

Details safe antenna connection and placement.

Video Unit Operation Precautions

Covers water, impact, storms, and general usage safety.

General Safety Warnings

Includes caution symbols and text about hazards.

Before Using

Loading the Batteries

Instructions for inserting batteries into the remote.

Accessories

Lists included and optional accessories.

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

Explains how to protect tapes from accidental recording.

VCR Memory and Settings

Resetting VCR Memory Functions

Resets settings when moving or after setup errors.

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

Auto adjustment for daylight saving.

Maintenance and Specifications

Head Cleaning

How to clean VCR heads to maintain picture quality.

RecordPlayback Time

Details recording durations based on tape speed.

Specifications

Technical details of the VCR.

Connections

Outdoor Antenna Connections

How to connect an outdoor antenna.

DSSCable Box Connections

Connecting to cable or DSS systems.

Power Source Connections

Indoor Antenna Connections

How to connect an indoor antenna.

Connecting to a Power Source

Details using AC and DC power cords.

Replacing the DC Car Cord Fuse

Procedure for replacing the fuse in the car cord.

One Time Setup

Process of Setup

Guides through language, channel, and clock setup.

Important Note for Auto Clock Set

Specific conditions for auto clock setup.

Clock Setup Adjustments

Set TIME ZONE ADJUST

Adjusting the time zone for accurate clock settings.

Manual Clock Setting

Procedure for manually setting date, time, and DST.

TV Operation

NITE Mode

Adjusts screen for night viewing.

Channel Selection Features

Covers using the 100 key and Rapid Tune.

Audio and Headphone Features

Covers Audio Mute and Phones.

SELF-DEMO Mode

Displays a demo of VCR features.

Picture Adjustment

Color and Tint Controls

Adjusts color intensity and flesh tones.

Brightness and Picture Controls

Adjusts brightness and contrast/color balance.

Sharpness Control

Adjusts picture sharpness.

Playback a Tape

Tape Jam Prevention

Advice on tape inspection.

Finding Scenes

Using search functions like FF, REW, Slow Motion, Still Picture.

Picture Quality Features

Digital Auto Tracking and Manual Tracking.

Record On a Tape

Selecting Input Mode

Choosing between TV, Cable, or Line input.

One Touch Recording (OTR)

Simple recording with preset duration.

Timer Recording

Setting Recording Date and Time

Setting the date and time for timed recordings.

Adding Notes to Timer Programs

Adding notes to timer programs.

Timer Recording Using VCR Buttons

Alternative method to set timer recordings.

Timer Recording Management

Ending Timer Programs

Finalizing a timer program.

Canceling Timer Recordings

How to stop a recording in progress.

Review, Replace, or Clear Programs

Managing existing timer programs.

TV Timer Features

ON-TIMER with Alarm

Setting the VCR to power on with an alarm.

SLEEP TIMER

Setting the VCR to turn off automatically.

Instant Alarm

Setting the Alarm

Setting a timed alarm for up to 60 minutes.

Quick Station Scan

Scanning for FM stations.

Closed Caption System

Closed Caption Mode Feature

How to select caption modes.

CaptionText Program Recording

Recording and playing programs with captions.

Caption Mode Options

Explains CAP C1, C2, TEXT C1, C2 modes.

Caption On Mute Feature

Setting Caption Mode OFF

Turning off caption display.

Selecting CC ON MUTE

Displaying captions when muted.

Mute Sound and Display Captions

Activating mute and caption display.

FM Radio

FM ANTENNA Setup

Setting up the FM antenna.

FM Radio Setup

Tuning and saving FM stations.

Using FM Radio

Setting the Radio Station

Manually tuning and setting radio stations.

Quick Station Scan

Scanning for FM stations.

Tape Operation

Tape Position Display

Shows current position on the tape.

Zero Search

Quickly returns to a specific counter location.

Repeat Play

Auto Operation Functions

Features like Auto Shut Off, Auto Playback, Auto Rewind.

One Minute Skip

Skips forward 60 seconds during playback.

Direct Access

Displaying the Index Screen

Accessing the index for recordings.

Selecting Recording Number

Choosing a recording to search for.

Calculating the Index Number

How to determine the index number.

Program Index Search

Index Scan

Scanning the first 10 seconds of recordings.

Special VCR Features

Preset Caption

Setting preset channel names.

Manual Caption

Creating custom channel names.

Manual Caption

Selecting Manual Caption

Choosing the manual caption option.

Selecting Channel Number

Assigning a channel to a caption.

Entering Your Caption

Typing the custom caption text.

Time Stamp Feature

Setting the Time Stamp

Enabling or disabling time stamp data.

Changing Time Stamp Data

Displaying Time Stamp Data

Viewing recorded time stamp information.

Editing Time Stamp Data

Editing date, time, channel, etc.

Advanced VCR Features

Weak Signal Display Control

Controls display for weak signals.

VCR Lock

Locks VCR operations to prevent child access.

Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)

Setting Input Mode for Dubbing

Setting input mode for dubbing.

Starting Tape Dubbing

Initiating the tape copying process.

V-Chip Control Feature

Entering Your Secret Code

Setting up a passcode for V-Chip.

Saving the 4-Digit Code

Confirming the entered secret code.

Setup MOTION PICT. Ratings

Selecting Motion Picture Status

Enabling or disabling motion picture rating checks.

Selecting Change Settings

Accessing settings for ratings.

Viewing Unrated Programs

Choosing whether to view unrated programs.

Selecting Ratings to Block

Defining which rating categories to block.

Setup TV PARENTAL Ratings

Selecting TV Parental Status

Enabling or disabling TV parental rating checks.

Selecting Change Settings

Accessing settings for TV ratings.

Viewing Unrated TV Programs

Choosing whether to view unrated TV programs.

Selecting TV Ratings to Block

Defining which TV rating categories to block.

TV PARENTAL GUIDE RATINGS

Rating Chart 1

Explanation of TV-Y to TV-MA ratings.

Rating Chart 2

Explanation of FV, V, S, L, D ratings.

Blocking Message Explanation

What appears when content is blocked.

Reset Language, Channels, Clock

Language Selection

Changing the VCR's display language.

Channel Setup

Setting up channels and antenna type.

Clock Settings

Manual Screen Display

Accessing manual clock settings.

Manual Clock Setting Procedure

Procedure for manually setting date, time, and DST.

Adding or Deleting Channels

Managing recorded channels.

On-Screen Displays (OSD)

VCR Status and Clock Display

How to display VCR status information.

Channel and Function Display

Information shown when changing channels or functions.

Dew Detection System Warning

Warning for moisture detection.

Instructional On-Screen Messages

Explains various OSD messages.

Operation Differences Using AC or DC Power

AC Power Supply Operation

Behavior differences when using AC power.

DC Power Supply Operation

Behavior differences when using DC power.

Before Requesting Service

Power Troubleshooting

Solutions for power-related issues.

Monitor Troubleshooting

Solutions for picture and sound problems.

VCR Troubleshooting

Solutions for VCR recording and playback issues.

Remote Control Troubleshooting

Solutions for remote control problems.

Service Center Information

Factory Servicenters Locations

List of service locations by state.

Service in Puerto Rico

Service information for Puerto Rico.

Spanish Quick Use Guide

External Antenna Connection

External antenna connection in Spanish.

Cable TV Connections

Cable TV connections in Spanish.

DSS Receiver Connection

DSS receiver connection in Spanish.

Interior Antenna Connection

Power Source Connection

Power connection in Spanish.

Replacing the Car Cord Fuse

Replacing the car cord fuse in Spanish.

Setting Language, Channel, and Clock

Time Zone Adjustment

Setting the time zone in Spanish.

Incomplete Clock Adjustment

Manual clock adjustment in Spanish.

Basic Operations

Playback Operations

Basic playback steps.

Recording Operations

Basic recording steps.

Timer Recording

Timer recording setup.

Location of Controls

Tower Remote Control Buttons

Buttons on the main remote.

Kitchen Remote Control Buttons

Buttons on the kitchen remote.

VCR Front View and Indicators

VCR Rear View

Description of rear panel connections.

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Details

Details of the warranty terms.

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