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This function enables you to set a recording length
simply by pressing REC/OTR button on the TV/VCR.

Make sure . . .

Power must be turned on
Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in
place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape
to the point at which you want to begin recording.)

NOTE: This function cannot be done by the remote
control.

1 Select the channel to be recorded

Press number buttons on the remote control or the C/P
    or      button.

2 Begin OTR

Press REC/OTR button on the
TV/VCR as many times as
needed. The recording length
will be determined by the number
of times you press REC/OTR
button.
Each additional push will increase the recording time
by 30 minutes. It is set up to 8 hours. 

Display

Recording length

1 push

(normal recording)

2 pushes

30 minutes

3 pushes

1:00

60 minutes

17 pushes

480 minutes

HINTS:

Recording starts immediately when the REC/OTR
button is pressed.
When REC/OTR  button is pressed 18 times, the
TV/VCR will switch to the Normal Recording mode.
To stop the OTR operation, press STOP button on the
TV/VCR or on the remote control.
To show the remaining time, press SEL. button
repeatedly until "OTR" appears on the TV screen.
Recording stops when 0:00 is reached.
If the tape runs out before the end time, the TV/VCR
will switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the
tape and the TV/VCR power will be turned off.

Connect your TV/VCR and a Source (Playing) VCR
using the following diagram.

(The front of
The TV/VCR)

Ex: Source
(Playing) VCR

Audio/Video
Adaptor Code
(not supplied)

(The rear of
the TV/VCR)

1) Insert a pre-recorded video cassette into the Source
    (Playing) VCR.
2) Insert a blank video cassette or one you want to record
    over, into the TV/VCR’s cassette compartment.
3) Press SPEED button to select the desired recording
    speed (SP or LP).
4) Press C/P     or      button repeatedly so that "AUX"
    appears on the screen.
5) Begin playback of the tape in the Source (Playing)
    VCR.
6) Press REC button on the TV/VCR.

NOTE:

 For best results during dubbing, use the

TV/VCR front panel controls whenever possible. The
remote control might affect the Source (Playing) VCR’s
playback operation.

18

NORMAL RECORDING

COPYING A VIDEO CASSETTE

(Requires another VCR)

Push(es)

0:30

OTR (2:30)

SP

.

.

8:00

.
.
.
.
.

.

SCART Connector
(not supplied)

Ex: Source
(Playing) VCR

Summary of Contents for TVP-342

Page 1: ...14 INCH COLOUR TV VCR TVP 342 Electrical Safety AS NZ 3250 CERT 4201 Standards Australia OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment...

Page 2: ...FEATURES DEGAUSSING AUTO REWIND EJECT TV OPERATION WATCHING A TV PROGRAM GAME MODE PICTURE CONTROL 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 NORMAL PLAYBACK SPECIAL PLAYBACK RENTAL...

Page 3: ...tlet Grasp it by the plug If by accident water is spilled on your unit unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to an authorised service centre for servicing Do not put your fingers or obje...

Page 4: ...n Still picture Digital tracking Rental play mode Auto repeat playback Time search NTSC tape playback Recording functions Two different tape speed SP LP OTR One Touch Recording Timer Functions Automat...

Page 5: ...he centre back of the cassette until it is drawn into the TV VCR The TV VCR will automatically turn on TWO DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS REMOVING A CASSETTE Before recording select the tape speed from SP mode...

Page 6: ...REW button Press to rewind the tape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the Play mode Rewind Search PLAY button Press to begin playback of a tape F FWD button Press to rapidly advance th...

Page 7: ...channel numbers in the Channel Set Up mode See page 9 Press to cancel a setting program for example setting clock or timer program See page 20 These functions are operative only when the menu is show...

Page 8: ...essing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert 2 R6 AA SUM 3 penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity markings 3 Replace t...

Page 9: ...ESET Press MENU button to point to MANUAL PRESET Press SEL button 3 Enter the desired channel number Press C P or button repeatedly until your desired channel number is appeared You can also use the n...

Page 10: ...on to set the channel range When you will select the band press MEMORY button The mode will change VHFL VHFH UHF 4 Set the receiving channel Press VOLUME or button to set the receiving channel NOTES W...

Page 11: ...ton repeatedly until the desired minute is appeared Example 40 7 Start the clock Press MENU or SEL button Although seconds are not displayed they begin counting from 00 when you press MENU or SEL butt...

Page 12: ...ffect the colour of the TV picture If this happens move this unit away from the appliance If the colour is still not correct disconnect power cord from AC outlet then reconnect it after 30 minutes Whe...

Page 13: ...ocedures must be followed within 5 seconds Otherwise the Picture Control mode will be cancelled When setting the Picture Control the Game mode will be automatically set to OFF Make sure You must use t...

Page 14: ...OTE When searching a pre recorded tape it may cause a noise bar on the TV screen and the picture may revert to Black and White This is normal 2 For normal speed simply press PLAY button STILL PICTURE...

Page 15: ...ning to the blank part which is not recorded anything for more than 10 seconds NOTE All buttons except FUNCTION and STOP buttons do not work during Repeat Playback Always set the Repeat Playback to OF...

Page 16: ...TER MEMORY button so that COUNT appears on the TV screen The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape to your desired position from any position by entering the exact amount...

Page 17: ...LP 3 Begin recording Press REC button The REC indicator flashes 4 Stop recording Press STOP button when recording is completed Press PAUSE STILL button to temporarily stop recording The REC indicator...

Page 18: ...OP button on the TV VCR or on the remote control To show the remaining time press SEL button repeatedly until OTR appears on the TV screen Recording stops when 0 00 is reached If the tape runs out bef...

Page 19: ...appears If so follow page 11 to set the clock and repeat from step 3 2 Select your desired program number 1 8 The program number which is not set up flashes When Timer Recording has already been fill...

Page 20: ...utton to go back one step and enter correct numbers using C P or button After setting a program 1 Press FUNCTION button 2 Repeat steps 1 2 3 Press SEL button repeatedly or press ADD DELETE button to g...

Page 21: ...1 Select USER S SET UP Press MENU button repeatedly to point to USER S SET UP 2 Set AUTO RETURN to ON Press MENU button repeatedly to point to AUTO RETURN Press C P or button repeatedly until ON is a...

Page 22: ...adequate Picture control is not adequate Adjust direction or replace antenna Adjust picture controls No sound or poor sound Volume control on remote control unit or main unit is in minimum position M...

Page 23: ...clear This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long periods of tape playback or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem I...

Page 24: ...Video S N ratio Audio S N ratio Power requirement Power consumption Dimensions Weight AC 240V 50Hz 72W H 402mm W 386mm D 375mm 12 5 kg PIN CONNECTIONS Contacts signal levels and impedances Contact 1...

Page 25: ...s not cover free parts and labour for any product which is faulty or defective in condition in the opinion of the company as a result from the owner not using the product as per instructions contained...

Page 26: ...PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD 1 JOYNTON AVENUE WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA TEL 02 9313 7111 FAX 02 9313 7555 www palsonic com au PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE TELEPHONE AUSTRALIA 1300 657 888 B5788AJ...

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