Panasonic Omnivision PV-9455S User manual

Video Cassette Recorder
Panasonic
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Operating Instructions
MODEL PV-9455S
Please read these instructionscarefullybefore
attemptingto connect,operate or adjustthis
product.Please save thismanual.
SpanishQuick Use Guide isincluded,(Guia
para rdpidaconsultaen espaSolestd incluida.)
Quick Use Guide is on the back cover,
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Tableof Contents
Use
Now!
Important Safeguards and Precautions .......................................2
Accessories ............................................................................................. 4
Loading the Batteries ........................................................................... 4
Basic Connections (Antenna,VCR,TV) ............................................. 4, 5
One Time VCR Setup (Language,Channel,Clock)............................. 6, 7
Playback a Tape (slowMotion,StillPicture,FramebyFrame).................... 8
Record On a Tape ..................................................................................9
• One Touch Recording...............9
Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS,AudioNideo)...................... 10, 11
Timer Recording ...........................................................................12, 13
•Timer Recording •Review, Replaceor Clear
UsingVCR Buttons................. 12 ProgramContents................... 13
Multi-Brand Control Feature ....................................................14, 15
Tape Operation ...........................................................................16 ~18
•VHS IndexSearchSystem....16, 17 •Zero Search ............................ 18
•AutoOperationFunctions....... 17 •One MinuteSkip...................... 18
•Repeat Play............................. 18
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing).......................................................... 19
MTS Broadcast/VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ........................20, 21
•Stereo/SAP/MonoBroadcast....20 •SelectAudio Mode .................. 21
Special VCR Features .............................................................. 22 ~ 27
• ChannelCaption ...............22, 23 •Auto Shut-Off .......................... 26
•Time Stamp....................... 24, 25 •Weak Signal DisplayON/OFF..27
•ShuttleVariableSpeedSearch...26 •VCR Lock ................................ 27
Reset Language, Channel, Clock ................................... 28, 29
VCR & Cassette Information ........................................... 30, 31
•ResetallVCRMemoryFunctions..30 • Head Cleaning......................... 31
• DST (DaylightSavingTime)........30 • Cleaning theVCR ...................31
•PreventAccidentalTapeErasure.30 • Specifications.......................... 31
•Record/PlaybackTime ............ 30 •Featuresfor Quality................ 31
On Screen Displays (OSD) .................................................... 32
•Function& Channel Display....32 - Warningand
•VCR Status &Clock Display...32 InstructionDisplays.................32
Before Requesting Service ................................................... 33
Warranty ........................................................................... 34, 35
Spanish (Espa_ol) Quick Use Guide ............................. 36, 37
Location of Controls ........................................................ 38, 39
Quick Use Guide (Playback,Recording)...................... Back Cover
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Congratulations
on your purchaseof one of the most sophisticatedand
reliable productson the market today. Used properly,
itwill bring you and yourfamily years of enjoyment.
Please fill in the informationbelow. The serial number
ison the tag located onthe back ofyour VCR.
•Date ofPurchase
•Dealer PurchasedFrom
• Dealer Address
• Dealer PhoneNo.
•Model No PV-9455S
•SerialNo,
[] Remote Control
VSQS1588
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[]BaHedes3"AAA"
[] RF Coaxial Cable
VJAS0196
ANTENNA s..ege,
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CABLE TV
OUTDOOR ANTENNA
or
INDOOR ANTENNA
J
VCR Disconnect antenna
or cable from TV and
connect to VCR.
1) Open the cover.
2) Insert the
batteries as
marked.
Set VCR Output to
channel 3 or 4 (not
an active station).
2
3) Close the cover.
[] Battery replacement caution
• Do not mix oldand new batteries.
•Do not mix alkaline withmanganese batteries.
4
TuneTV to VCR outputchannel
thesame one yousetinstep 3.
WARNING I
Whenusing=Nuttype"RF coaxialcables,tightenwith
fingersonly.Overtighteningmaydamage terminals.

1Between ANT, and VCR
•Case 1: Twin Lead Cable Only
To VCR Terminal
From Antenna _
3C0-75 ohm
(Flat) Twin Lead Transformer
300 Ohm Cable (notsupplied)
•Case 2: Twin Lead & Coaxial Cables
(notsuppli_
coaxial Cable To VCR Terminal
•Case 3: Two Twin Lead Cables
UHFNHF Band Mixer
(notsupplied)
300-75 ohm
Transformer
(notsupplied) To VCR Terminal
• If your TV has both post and plug*typp
VHF terminals, the po_t connectionis
recommendedto minimize signal loss.
Between VCR and TV
f
•Case 1: Screw & Plug Type Terminal
UHFNHF Band _TV
Separator
RF CoaxialCable
•Case 2: Screw Type Terminal
75-300 ohm
Transformer
(not supplied)
•Case 3: Double Screw Type Terminal
UHFNHF Band TM
Separator
(not s_VHF
•Case 4: Complex "rv Terminal
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV SET
Split out _--_ _
ANT2
•Connect to one of the ANT terminalsand
select the same antenna number on the "iV.
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When VCR Is turned on the first time,
setupmodeisenteredautomatically, Process of Setup
1
3
4
POWER
QTurn the TV and VCR on,
PressPOWER.
CH3 or CH4
(TV Screen)
Tune to VCR output channel.
Tune "IVto CH3 orCH4.
(Sameas backofVCR)
• Always tune TV to this channel to
monitorthe VCR.
• Ifyou usedaudi_video jack connection,
tune the TV to itsvk_eo_nput.
Select the language.
v__ for English
tor Spanish
(ESPANOL)
for French
(_S)
•Use remote or VCR buttons.
•If wrong language isset, do
"Reset a_[VCR Memory Fu_-_ons"
steps page 30.
Start Channel Auto Set
and Clock Auto Set.
_PressCH A.
POWER
VCR/TV
_(Setupcompleted)
1/4f2000TUE12:_l I_ PressCH&toexlt.
:ON •If ur area observes
I_[incorrect; do the
1, ,j , , t,me,.0=ths, o,s
COMPLETED _ _l-_meZone Adjust"
END : _€HUP _J steps on page 29.
! (Setup incomplete)
AUTOCLOO¢SET See next
,s iNCOMPLETE page.
ACTIONTO SET _,.OCK
,

Clock Setup incomplete.
Set the clock manually.
I,_UTO CLOCKSET 1) Press ACTION.
L_2) Press AV to
select month.
3) Press•to set.
• Likewise,set date, year, time,
DST (Daylight SavingTime).
To Make Corrections,
repeatedlypress ••to move to
error, then correct.
4) Press ACTION.
_O (ClOCkstarts.)
• To exitthis mode,
press ACTION
again.
SELECT/
SET
-- • :PLAY
• :STOP
• :REW
•:FF
R
• VCR calendar isaccurately maintainedto
Dec. 31, 2096 11:59PM.
•Channel auto set selects normal TV or Cable
channels depending on your VCR hookup.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET
•Auto clockset is performed the first time the VCR is turned offeach day. If used, a cable box must be left on and
tuned to the PBS channel at the time VCR power is turnedoff if you want auto clockset to be done.
•If used, a DSS receivermust be tomed off for auto clockset.
•If Cable Boxor DSS receiver is connected to VCR via AudioNideo jacks, an RF coaxial cable must also be
connected for auto clockset and channal autoset features.
-- Using A_',< • keys
You can also operate the menuscreen
usingVCR buttons.
If you use VCR buttons, press CH •and
CH •together to displaythe menu screen.
When menu screens are displayed, PLAY,
STOP, REWIND, and FF buttonsfunction
as AV• • only.
• : PLAY
•:STOP
•:REW
onVCR • : FF
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[_l_check list before you begin.
[] All connectionsare made.
[] "IV and VCR am pluggedin,
[] "IV isturned on ar,d set to the VCR channel (CH 3 or 4).
[] Remote Is in VCR mode.
STO_ EJECT
|
Insert a cassette.
• VCRpowercomesonandVCR
appearsondisplay.
Prose PLAY.
•Playbackbeginsifcassettehas
norecordtab.
•To Find a ParticularScene
ForwardSearch --> PressFF.
Reverse Search--> Press REW.
•ForSlow Motion--> PressSLOW.
(To release, pressSLOW.)
•ForStill(Freeze) picture--> PressPAUSE,
(To release,pressPAUSE.)
•ForFramebyFramepicture--> PressSLOW in Stillmode.
(To release,pressPAUSE.)
_)e To reducepicturenoise,see"ManualTrackingContmi"on
pege31.
•AltertheVCR isinStillorSlowmodefor3minutes,itwillswitchto
Stopmodeautomaticallyto protsctthetapeand thevideohead.
•To stop -> PressSTOP.
•To rewind tape -> PressREW inStop mode.
•To eject tape -> Press STOP/EJECT on theVCR.
n
• To prevent tape jam
inspectyourcassettetapesand
removeanylooseorpeelinglabels.
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Playback using VCR controls
1Inserta cassette.
J 2 PressPLAY.
•Presstostopand/or ejecttape.

*Important:
Ifthe remote controlPOWER,ACTION,
PROG,CH _J_', INDEX,NUMBERED
keys,INPUT, ADD/DLT,orDISPLAY
buttondoesnotworkwhen pressed,press
theVCR buttononthe remoteand trythe
buttonagain.
REC/'I'IME
Afterthe VCR hasbeen in Pause mode
for5 minutes,it will stopautomatically
to protectthe tape and the video head.
I_IP Check list before you begin.
17 All connectionsare made.
[] TV istumod on and set to the VCR channel (CH 3 or 4),
[] Cassette with record tab in place+
[] Remote inVCR mode,
l[ ]nsecasee
•VCR power comes on
automatically.
2°++6
®®®or
Q®®
Select Channel.
PressCH JidV* or NUMBERED keys.
• To select=LINE', see page 19.
•To select channelsover t00,
firstpr.ess100 key, then enter
remaining digit.
SPEED
©Select Recording speed.
(Seepage30.)
PressSPEED.
•SP = StandardPlay
LP = LongPlay
SLP = SuperLongPlay
•Selectedspeedisdisplayed
onTV screen.
(_ Start Recording.
RECmM_ Press REC/TIME.
•To edit out unwantedportions,
press PAUSE to pause and
resume recording.
ITo stop -> Press STOP
•One Touch Recording
Press REC/TIME repeatedly to set the recording
length (30 min. ~ 4 hours).
•The VCR tums itselfoff at a presettime.
•Record One Program While Watchlng Another
PressVCR/TV--> "VCR" disappears on VCR display
--> SelectChannelat theTV.
•Selecting Channel at the VCR
PressVCR/TV--> "VCR"appearson VCR display
--> Select Channelat the VCR.
You can operate on the VCR
4 VC TV 1 2
•Pressto stop. 9

Make sure to tune TV to VCR output channel the same one you
CATV Connection set on back of VCR: CH3 or CH4.
Allconnectionsonthese pagesare madewith 75Ohm coaxialcables.
•With a Cable Box (Cable Box,_VCR)
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Mor , CABLE BOX VCR
CATV /
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OUT TOTV
•With a Cable Box (VCR,_ Cable Box)
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ior i VCR
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CABLE BOX
TV
•With Two Cable Boxes VCR
i i CABLE
or =2-Way Splitter BOX
' CATV '
•/
NB TV
DSS Connection
IN\,
ior i
iCATV l
•-* DSS_ isa registeredtrademarkof DIRECTV,
t INC., a unitof GM Hughed Electronics.
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DSB
RECEIVER VCR
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