Panasonic PVD4752 - DVD/VCR DECK User manual

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Operate only from a power source indicated on the
unit or in this manual. If necessary, have our
Electric lltility Service Company or Video broducts
Dealer verify the power source in your home.
2 ~~LA~l~~~ OR ~~Q~~~lNG PLLJQ
As a safety feature, this product comes with eilltor
a polarized power cord plug (one blade is wider
than the other), or a three-wire grounding type plug.
~.LARlZED PLUGSAUTIQN:
This plug will only fit into an outlet one way. If you cannot
fully insert the plug. try reversing it. If it still will not fit,
have an electrician install the nroaer wall outlet. Do not
defeat the safety feature by t&-n~ering with the plug.
GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:
This plug will only fit into a three-hole grounding
outlet. If necessary, have an electrician install the
proper outlet. Do not defeat the safety feature by
tampering with the plug.
3 ~~W~~ AQUA
Make sure power cords are routed so that they
are not likely to have anything rest on them, roll
over them, or be in the way of walking traffic.
If an extension cord is used, make sure it also
has either a aolarized or arounded nlua and that
tho cords can be secure@ connec<ed.-
Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or
cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should
be replaced bv a qualified service technician.
Overlbaded o&ets‘and extension cords are fire
hazards and should be avoided.
4 lx3 IWT ~L~~~V~NTlLATlQN ~~~~S
Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat
generated during operation. If they are blocked,
heat build-up inside the unit can cause failures that
may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to
cassettes or discs.
For protection, follow these rules:
a. Never cover ventilation slots or the unit while in
use, or operate the unit when placed on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other soft surface.
b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case
or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided.
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radiator, in direct sunlight, inside closed vehicles,
in high temperature [over 104°F (4O”C)], or in over
75% humidity. If the unit is suddenly moved from
a cold place to a warm one, moisture may
condense in the unit and on the tape causing
damage. Never subject the unit to vibration,
impact, or place it so that the surface is titled as
internal parts be seriously damaged.
6 fct AV~l~ PE NAL tN~~~v
e Do nol place unsecured equipment on a sloping
surface.
a Do not place this unit on any support that is not
firm, level, and adequately stroni.
The unit could fall causing serious
injury to a child or adult and
damage to the unit.
* An appliance and cart
combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven
surfaces lmay cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
e Carefully follow all operating instruclions ant?
use the manufacturer’s recommel,ded
accessories when operating this unit or
connecting it to any other equipment.
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to tho
equipment, he sure the anionna or cable system is grouncied
so as lo provide some protection against built up static
charges and voltage surges.
Section 810 of the Naliortal
Code. ANSIINFPA /O (in Canada,
pari f of the Canadian Electrical
Code) provides information
with respect to proper grountiicig
of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors.
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.
2 KEEPANTENNA~~~A~ OFNIGWV~l.~A~~ ~~~~~ t”lN~~WI ~~I~~~~~T~
An outside antenna system should be located well away from
power lines, electric light or power circuits and where it will nave!
come into contact with these power sources if it should happen
to fall. When installing an outside antenna, extreme care should
be taken to avoid touching power lines, circuits or other power
sources as this could be fatal. Because of the hazards involvod,
antenna inslaallationshould be left to a professional.
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vcd to a new location,
ion of these safeguards.
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2 IF ~~~I~~~N~ IS ~~~~5~~ TCJ~AlN, ~~~I~T~~~, QR
~~~~~~ f~~~~~, unplug the unit and have it inspected by a
qualified service Technician before use.
3 ~~~IN~ AN ~~~~~~1~~~ ~~~~1~
During a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors, oi
before leaving the unit unused for extended periods of time,
disconnect all equipment from the power source as well as
the antenna and cable system.
4 WHEN THE CHIT IS ~~t~~~~
e Never expose the unit to rain or water. DO NOT OPERA 11.:
if liquid has been spilled into the unit. Immediately unplug
the unit, and have if inspected by a service technician.
Fire and shock hazards can result from elactricat shorts
caused by liquid contact inside.
e Never drnp or push any object through openings in the unit.
Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact
can cause electric shock or fire hazard.
Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.
e Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set
as this may cause electrical interference. Keep all maynels
away from electronic equipment.
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Use only accessories recommended by tlle manufacturer to
avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.
8 ~~~AN~N~ THE ~~~~
Unplug the unit. Then, use a ctealli dry, chemically untreated
cloth to gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning
fluids, aerosols, or forced air thal could over-spray, or seep
into the unit and cause electrical sI~ock. Any substance such
as wax, adhesive tnpo. etc. ma” mar the cabinet surface.
If, afler carefully following the detailed operating
instructions, this produci does not operate properly, do noi
attempt to open or rcmova covers, or make any
adjustments not described in the manual. IJnplug the unit
and contact a qualified service technician.
IF ~~~LA~~~~N~ PARTS ARE ~~~~~~~r~
Make sure the service technician uses only pa~allsspecified
by the manufacturer, or those having,the same safeiy
characteristics as the original parts. I he use d unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
EnAVEME ~~~Vi~~ ‘I~~~Nl~AN ~~~~~~~ A tFm%zY CHKX
After any service or rspairs to the unit, request the service
technician to conduct a thorough safety check as
described in the manufacturee:s service literature to ensure
that the unit is ir! safe operating conditioi!.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage
within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock.
This symbol alerts the user that important literature
concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit
has been included. Therefore, it should be read
carefully in order In avoid any problems.
IYOUVERTIJRE.
NE PAS REGARDER
This equipmeni has beoit t&cd and fo~mcl to coriiply with part I5 01the FCC Rules. These limits are
dosigned io provide reasonable protection against han-nflll interference when operated in a residential
onvironmont. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be
cleiermitled by turttin,g the ecluiprnerit off and on, use Ihe equipment in another location and/or utilize
an r?lectricai ouilet ciiffereni from Thai used by the receiver.
Ii necessary, cons& tlro dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the
booklet, “Something About Interference” available from FCC local rogionnl offices helplul.
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‘lb assure continued coinpliance, (example- ruse only shielded interface cables when connecting to
other devices.) Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible ion
coinplial ICO could void the user’s authoriiy io operate this equipment.
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F:‘sY”:~~~~~~~~~~~~~Any unauthorized changer: or modifications lo this equiprnenl would void the user’s
authority lo operate.
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This DtXlC is designed and manufacturecl to ses~m~l to the -rho
r:egion Management Information ihal is recorded or1a DVU
disc. Ii the Flogion number described on the DVO disc does
noi correspond to the Region number of this DECK, this -- .---- ,~” -”- .“.,-”
DE(X cannot play this tlisc.

on your purchase of one of We mast
sophisticated and reliable producls on Zhe
market today. Used properly, it will bring you
years of enjoyment. Please fill in the
inform&ion below. The serial number is on the
tag Incafed on the back of your DECK.
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a Dealer Address ..-..-.-.
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m38% a@ y PhlsDEXK
DECK can play back discs bearing any of ‘rhe
followina marks:
* Only hold disc by edges as shown below.
FingerptM3, dirt. and sc:rab:hes can cause
skipping and distortion.
0 Do no’t write on label side of disc.
* IWever use record cleaning sprays, banzins,
thinner, s%tic eleckricity prevention liquids, or atty
other solvent.
0 Be careful noEto drop or bend disc.
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prsper disc swa
Discs could be damayod if stored or left in areas:
0 exposed lo direct sunlight.
0 that are Itumid or dusty.
a near heat (i.e. h&er, racliaior, etc.).

Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually
cause video heads 20 become clogged.
During playback, ‘this
screen appears if
clogging is detected.
To remove screen,
press PLAY (311the
remote or DECK.
a h@?sd~~~~~~~~ cassette
-TCL3OPTis recommended.)
e Follow cleaning tape instruclions carefully.
Excessive us0 of tape can shorlert head life.
e If head clog symptoms persisl, contact youi
nearest Factory Setvicen’rer or aulhorized
Servicenter (see p. 52).
A clean video head helps produce a clear
picture.
So, we have equipped your DECK wilh
a built-in, non-chemical head cleaning system
thal helps prevent clogging of ihe video
heads. (2eaning is performed each time you
load ar unload 8 video cassette.
Only use tapes with Ehe mark in this IXCK.
e This feature is preventative only, If your video
heads are seriously clogged, consider Iho use
of a chemical non-abrasive head cleaning kit
or take your DECK to a Servicer&r. 3 I-lour~ 6 Hours
Use a soft cloth or dueling attachmeW of a vacuum cleaner lo retmove dust from the ventilation holes
on the back sides and bottotn of the cabinel. Plasiic surfaces are easily scratched and can IJ~
marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use oi- oil-based fumi’ture polishes since
the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate tnoro dusl. V&t mcommottd using a non-abrasive,
anlisiatic cleaner and polishor.
Au’romaticallv controls the video outyui si<irtal for less noise depending on ihe tape concliiiott.
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Gonainuously analyzes the siynai attrl ndjtts’rs for o@imum pic:tui~oqualiiy
ayback and Slow Motion tnodc 10 rc?ducc picttrrr? noist%
on the remote control or on C%I-il:Kuntil SIC!pic:turc clears ~1.).
‘To return to Aulo Tracking, press I
YNEB ofi, Ihan on aqairt a few second:; la&r.
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‘I20v AC,60Hz
power 011:Approx. X? walls, Powor Off; Approx. 4 watts
EIA SLandard NTSC color
4 rotary heads helical scanning system
I Irack (htormal), 2 channel (Hi-U Audio Sound)
VI-II- 2 - 13, IJHF I4 .. 60
lvlidbalrd A through I (14 - 22), Superband J through W (23 II 36)
IHyperband AA - EXE (37 - 64), Lowband A-5 - &I (95 - 99)
Special CARLE channel 5A (Ol), Ultraband 65 - 94, 100 ..’ 125
Audio/Video I.ine Inp~~tlOutpiri, RF Input/Outpul
Audio/Video Line Input (Front)
S-VI-IS Oulput (DVD only), Compol~ent Video Output (5VD only)
Audio &,ttJUt 2 (!A (RI

p.28
briitton: Whert “rhis bu&~~ is ptwsed in VP23 rnodo, ihe tape is ejoc:‘trtd.
This button is inoperative if pressed durirty recording.
If pressed in BVD mode, the disc Zray opens or cIos@)s.

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Over 2 inches

When a fundion huHon
is pressed, 0.y. PLAY,
or you change
chant-lcls, a 5”second
display appears.
Whenever a blank section of a &qx
comes up in Play mode, or when the
selected channel has no broadcast
signal with Weak Signal Display
Feature (p. 33) set to cm=, the TV
screen will turn solid blue.
R3roadcasi Audio / I--
Rsing I?sceived
(See [I. 26.)
‘1,
i Tape Speed
(SW p. 6.)

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using “Nut type” RF comial cahlos, tighiwl wiih
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s only. Ovoriightenirrg may damage WrnirxAs.
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This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system iMall&~; altention to Articlo 820-40 (xi the
NEC in !JSA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) that provider, guidelines for propor
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be conner:ted it, the groundirq
system of the building, as close to the point of cable ontry CISprac%xl.
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Control to select
channels without
record and view
both scrambled
and unscrambled
channels if
additional
equipment is
added.
This connection
requires: two
converter baxes,
an AA3switch,
and a 2-way
splitter.
a view channel
other than the
one selectod
for any type of
recording.
Q do a Timer
recording of a
channel unless
you select it on
the Cable 130x.

, then turn DEGK, as well as other equipment io be connected,
off hefare proceeding with connection.
q Do not block ventilation holes of any of the equipment and arrange them so ihat air can
circulate freely.
U Read through the instructions before connecting other equipment.
the color coding when connecting audio and video cables.
“2 Sound having 96 kl-lz sampling is converted into 48 kl-lz snm~~ling when it it; outpui
from Lhe DECK’s optical digital audio otrtpul connector.
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*>Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression leclinique developed by the IIolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. Supporting !j.‘i~-channel surround sound, as well as stereo (%-channel)
sound, this technique enables a large quantity of sound data trr bc efficiently recorded on a disc:.
*)Linear PCM is a signal recording formal used in CDs. While COs are recorded in 44.1 kl WIG bit,
DVDs are recorded in 48 kNzllI5 bit up lo 96 kHzM4. bit.
0 If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will ohtaitil the full bunefil of Pro Logic from
the same DVD movies that provide Ml 5-l channel Dolby Digiial soundiracks, as w!vellas from
titles with the Dolby Surround mark. For information on Panasonic or Technics Dolby Pro I.ogic
Surround Sound Decoders please contact yotlr local dealer.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby:’ “Pro Logic” and the doub1e.D symbol arc! trademarks of
tJnpublished Works. Q 1992-1997 IWhy Laboraior ies,

SLlF”fYX~~ld Surromd
Speaker Speaker

* IFscreen below does nol appear, chock DECK - W corttteciion and, it TV is twted Zo
channel 3, try switching iZto channel 4.
@To change VCR’s outpu’l channel, please r&r lo “VCR’s Butpa.tZChannel” on g. ‘I9.

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language item.
2) Pmss3 833 repeatedly.
For Spanish
For French
antenna system
(“TV” or “‘CABLE.“)
“AUTO SET,” then
press SEI.
c If you use a Cable Box,
set it to the FEE channel
in your time zone.
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0 After Channel Auio Set
is finished, Auto Clock
Set will be performed.
! SELECT, 2: I’ YET:SET
EXIT :ACTiON
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(Only when Auto Clock is set.)
AfterII seconds
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0 To Make Corrections,
Iepeat steps 4) - 3).
‘To add channel:
CI,ANNEL00ADDED
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To delete channel:
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I r ctL4hvm08OEE’TEO
0 If your area does no1 observe
Daylighl: Saving Time, select
DS-I-:OFF.
0 Keep these lime changes in mind
when programming DECK for
‘rimer recordings.

c] All connections are made (pp. 12 - 15).
0 TV and DECK are plugged in.
17 TV is on and tuned to CH3, 4, or VIDEO.
0 Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR.)
The VCR mode and “VCR” indicator light up
on Multi Function Display.
‘$to play a tape.
0 rec. tab (p. G), auto play begins.
[SLP] :Approx. 21X +’ Approx. 9X
[LP] : Approx. 9% ++ Approx. 7X
[SP] : 8pprox. 7X d--)Approx. 3X
If at 21X, 9X, or 7X speed the picture is
interrupted, change speed to 9X, 7X, or 3X.
0 Picture interruption may OCCUY with some TVs,
* FF and REW search speed may vary
depending on current tape position.
0 These features work best it] SP or SLP Inode.
0 The sound will bo muted.
* 9’0 reduce picture noise, see “Manual Tracking
Control” on p. 6.
0 After DECK is in Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes,
it will switch to Stop mode ~~ut~maticallyto
protect the tape and the video head.