Panasonic Omnivison VCRplus+ PV-V4611 User manual

Panasonic
Video Cassette Recorder
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Important Safeguards and Precautions
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN
ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING IN- |
STRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN
THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT _j
INSTALLATION I
1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION
Operate only from a power source indicated on
the unit or in this manual. If necessary, have
your Electric Utility Service Company or Video
Products Dealer verify the power source in your
home.
2 POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG
As a safety feature, this Video product comes
with either a polarized power cord plug (one
blade is wider than the other), or a three-wire
grounding type plug.
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
proper wall outlet. Do not defeat the safety
feature by tampering with the plug.
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This plug will only fit into a three-hole grounding
outlet, ft necessary, have an electrician install the
proper outlet. Do not defeat the safety feature by
tampering with the plug.
3 POWERCORD
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 polarized or grounded plug and that
the cords can be securely connected. Frayed
cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cracked
wire insulation are hazardous and should be
replaced by a qualified service technician.
Overloaded outlets and extension cords are fire
hazards and should be avoided.
4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES
Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat
generated during operation. If they are blocked,
neat build-up inside the unit can cause failures
that may result in a fire hazard or heat damage
to cassettes. 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.
5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR
SUDOENTEMPERATURECHANGES
Do not place the unit over or near any kind of
heater or regulator, in direct sunlight, inside a
closed vehicle, etc.. Do not move the unit
suddenly between areas of extreme temperature
variation. If the unit is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense in the unit and on the tape.
6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
• Do not place unsecured equipment on a
sloping surface.
• Do not place this unit on any support
that is not firm, level, and adequately
strong, The unit could fall causing
serious injury to a child or adult
and damage to the unit.
• An appliance and carl combination
should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
• Carefully follow all operating instructions and
use the manufacturer's recommended
accessories when operating this unit or
connecting it to any other equipment.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION
1 SAFE ANTENNA ANDCABLECONNECTION
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against built up static charges
and voitage surges. Section “-eebh.-.
810 of the National Electrical iWs* 5,
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada, /
part 1 of the Canadian Electrical S ~~
Code) provides information Jt<\
with respect fo proper grounding |
of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire —ssatstar—
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 KEEPANTENNACLEAR 0FH1GH VOLTAGE POWER UNESORCtRCUITS
An outside antenna system should be located well away from
power lines, electric light or power circuits and where it will never
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 involved,
antenna installation should be left to a professional.
|__ USING THE VIDEO UNIT _]
if the unit has been in storage or moved to a new location,
refer first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.
1 KEEP THIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR
MOISTURE OF ANY KIND.
2 IF EQUIPMENT IS EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR
STRONG IMPACT, unplug the unit and have it inspected by
a qualified service technician before use.
3 DURINGANELECTRICALSTORM
During a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors, or
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 WHENTHEUNITIS PLUGGED IN
» Never expose the unit to rain or water. DO NOT OPERATE
if liquid has been spilled into the unit. Immediately unplug
the unit, and have it inspected by a service technician.
Fire and shock hazards can result from electrical shorts
caused by liquid contact inside.
* Never drop or push any object through openings in the unit.
Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact
can cause electric shock or fire hazard.
• Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set
as this may cause electrical interference. Keep all magnets
away from electronic equipment.
5 USING ACCESSORIES
Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to
avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.
6 CLEANING THE UNIT
Unplug the unit. Then, use a dean, diy, chemically untreated cloth
to gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids,
aerosols, or forced air that coutd over-spray, or seep into the unit
and cause electrical shock. Any substance such as wax, adhesive
tape, etc may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid,
or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts. _
I SERVICE 1
1 DONOTSERVICETHIS PRODUCTYOURSELF
If. after carefully following the detailed operating instruc¬
tions, this Video product does not operate properly, do not
attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adjust¬
ments not described in the manual. Unplug the unit and
contact a qualified sen/ice technician.
2 IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED
Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by
the manufacturer, or those having the same safety characteris¬
tics as the original parts. The use of unauthorized^ substitutes
may result in tire, electric shock, or other hazards.
3 HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM ASAFETYCHECK
After any service or repairs to the unit, request the service
technician to conduct a through safety check as described
in the manufacture’s service literature to insure that the
video unit is in safe operating condition.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]

Safety Precautions
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 prevenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs
electriques, ne pas exposer cet appareil a la pluie ou a une
humidite excessive.
Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus
large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqu’au fond.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated
voltage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore,
it is dangerous to make any kind of contact
with any inside part of this unit.
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
to avoid any problems.
Note to CABLE system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in
Canada) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system
of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.

Before Using
Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure
Congratulations
on your purchase of one of the most
sophisticated and reliable products on the market n . .
today. Used properly, it will bring you years of ereaK on me iaD 10
enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. prevent recording.
The serial number is on the tag located on the
back of your VCR.
• Date of Purchase _
• Dealer Purchased From_ j
• Dealer Address_
• Dealer Phone No. _ S'
• Model No. _ /
• Serial No. - n__ -r~u
Accessories
□ Remote Control
LSSQ0286
□ Batteries 2 “AA”
Record Tab
Screw driver
To record again
1) O pen cover.
2) Insert
batteries as
marked.
3) Close cover.
□ Battery replacement caution
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline with manganese
batteries.
For assistance, please call : 1 -800-211 -PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
Tape Speed
Type of Video Cassette
Setting
T60 T120 T160
SP
(Standard Play)
1 Hour
2 Hours
2 Hours
40 Minutes
LP
(Long Play)
2 Hours
4 Hours
5 Hours
20 Minutes
SLP
(Super Long Play)
3 Hours
6 Hours
8 Hours

Table of Contents
Important Safeguards and Precautions.2,3
Accessories.4
Loading the Batteries. 4
Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure.4
Record/Playback Time.4
Location of Controls.6,7
Initial Setup for ANTJCable-VCR-TV Connection.8,9
Initial Setup for DSS/Cable Box-VCR-TV Connection ... 10,11
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Output Channel .... 12,13
Playback a Tape.14
Record On a Tape.15
Timer Recording . 1 6 , 1 7
Timer Recording Using VCR Plus+® System.18,19
Multi-Brand Control Feature. 2 0,21
Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS) . 2 2
MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System.23
Tape Operation (Search System) . 2 4 - 26
Special VCR Features.26,27
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) . 2 8
VCR & Cassette Information.29
On-Screen Displays (OSD).30
Before Requesting Service.31
Service Center List.32
Warranty.33
Spanish (Espanol) Quick Use Guide.34,35
Index.Back Cover
5

Location of Controls
Remote control Buttons
EJECT
POWER
VCR mode
VCR/TV
PLAY
SELECT UP
REWIND/SEARCH
SET
ACTION
NUMBER KEYS
COUNTER RESET
PAUSE/SLOW
CM/ZERO
SAP/ Hi-Fi
VOLUME UP/DOWN
LIGHT
TV mode
DSS/CABLE mode
INPUT
FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
SET
PROGRAM/ VCR+
STOP
SELECT DOWN
ADD/DELETE
TAPE POSITION
DISPLAY
SEARCH/ ENTER
SPEED
RECORD
CHANNEL UP/ DOWN
TRACKING/ V-LOCK
Light Tower Universal Remote Control
Light button: When LIGHT is pressed, available buttons in the selected mode light up and the
selected mode button {TV/VCR or DSS CABLE) flashes for 5 seconds. If no button
is pressed, light goes out in 5 seconds to conserve batteries. Also, by holding down
a button, you can confirm the selected mode (mode button will flash) in the dark.
EJECT button: Press to eject tape from VCR. If EJECT is pressed during record,
VCR will not respond.
Front View of the VCR
Cassette Compartment VCR/TV selector PLAY
POWER
Video
Input
Connector
Audio Input
Connector
(UR)
Remote
CHANNEL UP/ DOWN Sensor
TRACKING/ V-LOCK
FAST
FORWARD/
SEARCH
X REWIND/
SEARCH
RECORD
STOP/EJECT
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]

Initial
Setup
(Connection)

Initial Setup for ANT/Cable - VCR -TV Connection
How to Connect
® Connect the Cable from Antenna/Cable to the IN FROM ANT.
terminal on VCR.
/q\ Connect the OUT TO TV terminal on the rear of VCR to the ANT.
vfe/ IN terminal on TV using the RF Cable (included accessory).
IN FROM ANT.
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VHF/UHF
IN from
ANT./CABLE
How to do Initial Setup
Press VCR* for VCR mode. Turn
the TV on and set it to channel 3.
Turn VCR on.
When VCR is turned on the first
time, SELECT LANGUAGE screen
appears.
P SELECT LANGUAGE
PRESS CH A : ENGLISH
OPRIMIR CH * : ESPANOL
APR. VCR/TV : FRANC*IS
TO CHANGE VCR’ S OUTPUT
|CH, PRESS ACTION KEY.
Press CHA to select English,
or
Press CHY to select Spanish,
or
Press VCR/TV key to select French.
When one of above keys is pressed,
SELECT CONNECTION screen is
displayed in the selected language.
fl VCR I CLOCK I CHANNElTI
CABLE/DSS BOXFVCR^TV
VCRACABLE/OSS BOXKTV
• If screen does not appear, check m
connection between VCR and TV f \ Press
and, if TV is tuned to channel 3, try and p
switching it to channel 4. CHAf
• When you want to change the output scree
channel of VCR, please refer to VCR’s
Output Channel on page 13.
• If wrong language is set, do “Reset All
VCR Memory Functions” steps on
page 9.
WARNING-
When using “Nut type" RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers
only. Overtightening may damage terminals.
SELECT : a * SET : ►
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Press ▲ ▼ to select connection
and press ► to set.
CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET
screen appears.
CLOCK CHANNEL
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
AND IF YOU USE A CABLE
BOX, TUNE IT TO YOUR
LOCAL PBS CH THEN. . .
P LEASE PRESS CH UP KEY
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]

'Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press
the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
5 Press CHA Key to start Channel/Clock
Auto Set operation. Settings are
performed automatically. If the setup is
completed, the following screen is
displayed.
pCg fCLOCK l &HANNEL
[171372001 SUN 2:20PM
OST:ON
SETTING : CH 10
AUTO CLOCK SET
COMPLETED
END :CH UP KEY
If “Auto Clock Set is Incomplete"
screen appears, set the clock using
MANUAL CLOCK SET procedure
shown below.
Pvcn f CLOCK ~ [ CHA^NElT
AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INCOMPLETE
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
PRESSING ACTION KEY
Manual Clock Set
If Auto Clock Set was incomplete, manually
set the clock as follows.
1 Press ACTION Key on the Remote to
display CLOCK Menu screen.
| |~VC~ I CLOCK* ! CHANNEL"! j
1
_ DSTON
SELECT MONTH
SELECT:a ▼ SET:P
[-EXIT_: ACTION
2 Press A ▼ to select the month and ►
to set. In the same manner, select and
set the date, year, time, and DST
(daylight saving time).
j rVCfl~ | CLOCK | CHANNEL~| |
11/11 /2001 SUN 12:00PM
_ DS7:ON
SET COMPLETED
SET :•« ►
START :ACTION _
i J Press ACTION Key twice to start
CLOCK and exit.
POWER
VCR
VCR/TV
SELECT/
SET
A :PLAY
▼ :STOP
◄ :REW
► :FF
ACTION
CH A/V
Reset All VCR Memory Functions
Use when moving VCR to new
location, or if a mistake was made in
the Initial Setup section.
• Make sure a tape is not inserted in
the VCR.
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jrn VCR
Dwer on.
2 Press and hold both
PLAY and CHANNEL
A on the VCR for
more than 5 seconds.
• The power shuts off.
3 Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.
9
Initial
Setup
(Connection)

Initial Setup for DSS/Cable Box-VCR-TV Connection
How to Connect
® Connect the OUT Jack on your cable box to the IN FROM
ANT. terminal on the VCR with an RF cable.
Connect the OUT TO TV terminal on the rear of VCR to the ANT.
IN terminal on TV using the RF Cable (included accessory).
IN FROM ANT Cable TV
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VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
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IN from
ANT./CABLE
How to do Initial Setup
Press VCR* for VCR mode. Turn
the TV on and set It to channel 3.
Turn VCR on.
When VCR Is turned on the first
time, SELECT LANGUAGE screen
appears.
I SEl£CT LANGUAGE
PRESS CH A : ENGLISH
BPRIMIR CH * : ESPANOL
APP. VCR/ TV : FRANQAIS
TO CHANGE VCR' S OUTPUT
CH, PRESS ACTION KEY.
Press CHA to select English,
or
Press CHV to select Spanish,
or
Press VCRATV key to select French.
When one of above keys is pressed,
SELECT CONNECTION screen is
displayed in the selected language.
• If screen does not appear, check
connection between VCR and TV j|
and, if TV is tuned to channel 3, try f \ Pre
switching it to channel 4.
• When you want to change the output pre
channel of VCR, please refer to VCR’s
Output Channel on page 13.
• If wrong language is set, do “Reset All
VCR Memory Functions" steps on
page 9.
WARNING-
When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers
only. Overtightening may damage terminals.
I VCR rCLOCK [CHANNEL
) SELECT CONNECTION
I VCR TV_
VCRFCABLE/DSS BOX*TV
SELECT:A » SET: ►
EXIT ; ACTION _
Press A ▼ to select “CABLE/DSS
BOX^VCR^-TV” connection and
press ► to set.
PVCR_ rCLOCKfCHANNEL
[SELECT CONNECTION
CABLE/DSS BOXXVCRXTV
CABLE/DSS BOX OUTPUT CH
SELECT:A v SET:*
Exrr : ACT I ON_
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PAN A(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]