Panasonic PV-453-K User manual

Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
(Basic Operations)
For advanced operations, see the separate
“Advanced Operations” instruction book.
Models No. PV-453-K
Table of Contents
Important Safeguards and Precautions.................... 2
Before Using ............................................................ 3
Connections and Initial Setup (Ready to Play) ......... 4
Playback / Record on a Tape ................................... 5
Timer Recording ................................................... 6, 7
Location of Controls ........................................... 9, 10
Reset All VCR Memory Functions .......................... 10
Reset Language, Channels, Clock,
VCR’s Output Channel .......................................... 11
Limited Warranty .................................................... 12
• Limited Warranty • Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Output Channel • DST
Limited Warranty
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Note
Accessory Purchases:
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Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Output Channel
Location of Controls / Reset All VCR Memory Functions
• Location of Controls (Remote Control Buttons, Multi Function Display, Front & Rear View of the VCR ) • Reset All VCR Memory Functions
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Location of Controls
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Hi-Fi Indicator
Lights up when Hi-Fi audio is
monitored in Playback Mode.
VCR Indicator
Lights up when the
VCR/TV selector is
set to VCR.
Power Indicator
Lights up when power is on.
Clock/ Status/ Channel/ Speed Display
Displays the current time. Briefly displays VCR
status when a function button is pressed.
Briefly displays the channel number, or “L1” or “L2”
when a channel or line input is selected.
Briefly displays the recording speed when SPEED is
pressed.
Timer Indicator
Lights up when the VCR is set for a Timer
Recording, or when One Touch Recording
(OTR) is used.
Flashes when a Timer Recording is set, but a
tape has not been inserted into the VCR.
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LSQT0648A
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,
operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a
period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
VHS Video Cassette Recorder – One (1) year, parts and labour
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to
any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for
which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during
shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the
reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product
which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from
coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only.
A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required
before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied
warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your
Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at:
For product repairs, please contact one of the following:
• Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.
• Our Customer Care Centre at [phone] or www.panasonic.ca
• A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the
original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original
purchase.
Telephone #:
[phone]
Fax #:
[phone]
Web:
www.panasonic.ca
Richmond, British Columbia
Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Calgary, Alberta
Panasonic Canada Inc.
6835-8th St. N. E.
Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mississauga, Ontario
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Dr.
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Lachine, Québec
Panasonic Canada Inc.
3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Press ACTION*
to display MENU.
Language
1)Press to select
language item.
For Spanish
For French
For English
Channels
2)Press to select
“ANTENNA,” then
press to set
your antenna system
(“TV” or “CABLE.”)
• After Channel Auto
Set is finished, Auto
Clock Set will be
performed.
3)Press to select
“AUTO SET,” then
press .
• If you use Cable
Box, set it to the
PBS channel in your
time zone.
Clock
2) Press to select
“MANUAL,” and press
. (For Auto Clock Set,
select “AUTO CLOCK
SET.”)
(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”
appears only when
auto clock is set.)
3) Press and
to select and set
the date, time, and
DST (Daylight
Saving Time).
4) Press ACTION to
start the Clock and
exit this mode.
and press to
subtract or add
hour(s) as necessary.
• “TIME ZONE
ADJUST” returns to
“0” if clock is set
manually.
VCR’s Output Channel
After 3 seconds
• To Make Corrections,
repeat steps 1) ~ 3).
2)Press repeatedly.
3) Press ACTION to exit.
1)Press to select
CHANNEL. 1)Press to select
CLOCK.
Time Zone
Adjust
1)Press to select
CLOCK.
(Only when Auto Clock
is set.)
2) Press to select
“TIME ZONE
ADJUST”
3) Press ACTION.
Add or Delete a Channel
To add channel:
Select channel with NUMBER keys and
press ADD/DLT.
To delete channel:
Select channel with CH /or NUMBER
keys and press ADD/DLT.
DST (Daylight Saving Time)
VCR auto adjusts clock for DST.
Spring (First Sunday in April)
DST:ON ➛Sets clock ahead one hour.
Autumn (Last Sunday in October)
DST:ON ➛Turns clock back one hour.
• If your area does not observe Daylight
Saving Time, select DST:OFF.
• Keep these time changes in mind when
programming VCR for timer recordings.
1)Press to select
“VCR’S OUTPUT CH.”
3)Press ACTION.
2)Press .
Montréal: 3075 Louis A. Amos, Lachine, Québec H8T 1C4 [phone]
Toronto: 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 [phone]
Calgary: 6835 8th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 [phone]
Vancouver: 12111 Riverside Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 [phone]
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
[phone]
www.panasonic.ca Printed in Indonesia
LSQT0648A
S0203-0 K
SELE C T :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF
SELE
C T : SET :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
CANCEL :
STOP
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
SELE C T :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
SELE
C T : SET :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
SELE
C T : SET :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SELE C T : SET :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
- OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV : ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SELE C T : SET :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
- OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV : ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH : 4
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
IF YOU PRESS ACTION
KEY, VCR ’S OUTPUT CH
SWITCHES TO CH 4.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
PLEASE TUNE YOUR TV TO
CH 4.
C HANNEL 08 ADDED
C HANNEL 08 DE L E T ED
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
SELE C T :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
COMMERCIAL SKIP/
ZERO SEARCH
( Starts COMMERCIAL SKIP/ Zero Search )
INPUT
(For LINE or channel)
POWER
(Turns VCR off/on)
PLAY (Plays a tape)/
FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
(Fast forwards tape/ forward visual
search)
REWIND/SEARCH
(Rewinds tape/ reverse visual
search)
STOP (Stops tape)
CHANNEL /
TRACKING/ V-LOCK
(Selects channel/ reduces
picture noise during Play and
Slow mode)
Remote Control Buttons
VCR/TV
(For TV or VCR mode)
SPEED
(Changes tape speed) SEARCH/ ENTER
(Set search system /Tunes TV channel)
NUMBER Keys
(Selects channel directly)
TV (mode)
(Enables TV functions)
TAPE POSITION
(Locates tape position)
EJECT
(Ejects tape)
ACTION
(Displays menu)
PAUSE/SLOW
(Displays still, frame by frame,
or slow motion picture)
COUNTER RESET
(Resets counter to zero)
RECORD
(Records a program, etc.)
ADD/DELETE
(Adds or deletes a channel)
VCR (mode)
(Enables VCR functions)
VOLUME + / -
(Adjusts TV volume)
DISPLAY
(Displays VCR status)
COUNTER
RESET
TAPE
POSITION PAUSE/SLOW
ACTION
SEARCH
TRACKING
EJECT
VCR/TV
INPUT
DISPLAY
CM/ZERO
VOL CH
REC
POWER
123
456
789
100
0
ADD/DLT
REW
PLAY
STOP
FF
VCR TV
SELECT
SPEED
SAP/Hi-Fi
PROG
PROGRAM
(Displays Timer Program screen)
Remote Control
EJECT button: Press to eject tape. EJECT is not available during recording.
PLAY, STOP, REW, and FF
function as
operation keys when menus
are displayed.
Remote keys
Front View of the VCR
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.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
Multi Function Display
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SELECT HOUR
DST:ON
6 / 08 / 20 0 3 SUNSUN 2 : -- P M
SELE C T : SET :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
SELE C T :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
- OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV : ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SEL. : REGLER:
QUITTER : ACT I O N
MAGNETO. HORL. CANAL
REPRISE LECTURE : NON
MESSAGE D’ERREUR : OUI
COUPURE AUTO : NON
MAGNETO. /TELE AUTO : OUI
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA : FRANÇAIS
CA SORTIE : 3
ELEGIR : FIJAR :
SAL
I R : ACT I O N
VCR RELOJ CANAL
REPETICION :INACT
AVISO/CONT.REMOTO :ACT
APAGADO AUTOMATICO:INACT
VCR/TV AUTO :ACT
LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPAÑOL
CANAL DE SALIDA :3
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SELE C T : SET :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
- OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV : ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SELE C T : SET :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
- OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV : ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH : 3
SAP/Hi-Fi
(Selects audio mode for play
or record)
As an E NERGY S TAR
®
Participant,
Panasonic has determined that this product or
product model meets the
E NERGY S TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
RECORD
STOP/EJECT
Cassette Compartment
POWER
REWIND/
SEARCH
PLAY
CHANNEL /
TRACKING/ V-LOCK Remote
Sensor FAST
FORWARD/
SEARCH
Multi Function Display
Rear View of the VCR
AC Power Plug
While plugged into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes 3.0 W
of electrical power in off condition.
OUT
IN1
OUTTO TV
VIDEO
AUDIO INFROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
R
L
VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal
VHF/UHF Antenna
Output Terminal
Video Output
Connector Audio Output Connector (L/R)
Audio Input Connector
(L/R)
Video Input Connector
Reset All VCR Memory Functions
Use when moving VCR to new location, or if a mistake was made in the Initial Setup
section (return to Factory Setting).
•Make sure a tape is not inserted in the VCR.
21
Press and hold both PLAY and
CHANNEL on the VCR for more
than 5 seconds.
•The power shuts off.
Turn VCR Power on.
3Do “Initial Setup (Ready to Play)”
on page 4.
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•Timer Recording
Timer Recording
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
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Timer Recording
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TIMER PROG. L I ST
DT STA R T ST O P CH SPD
13 2 : 00 P 3 : 20 P 0 2 SLP
-- -- : -- -- : -- -- --
--
-- : -- -- : -- -- --
--
-- : -- -- : -- -- --
C AN C EL : A DD / DLT
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : PROG
SELECT :
END : PROG
DATE START ST
O P
C H
SLP
SET:
SELECT START DATE
T
OD A Y
13 SA T --:-- --:-- --
TIMER PROG. LIST
•Connections •Initial Setup •Clock Set •Select Channel •Playback •Record •Auto Operation
This video recorder, equipped with
HQ (High Quality) system, is
compatible with existing VHS
equipment. Only use tapes with the
mark. Only tapes tested and
inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8
hour machines are recommended.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
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Playback / Record on a Tape
Auto Play
Insert a tape ➛Power comes on ➛Play starts if there is no record tab (see p. 3).
Auto Rewind
Play
Fast Forward
Play Auto Eject
(Repeat Play must be off)
Play ➛Tape end ➛Rewind ➛Tape ejects if there is no record tab
Auto Operation Functions
➛Tape end ➛Rewind
Connections / Initial Setup (Ready to Play)
Connecting
Connect cable from
Antenna/Cable to VCR’s IN
FROM ANT. jack.
Connect VCR’s OUT TO TV
jack to TV’s ANT. IN jack
with included RF Cable
accessory.
For ANT./Cable ➛➛
➛➛
➛VCR ➛➛
➛➛
➛TV
For DSS/Cable Box ➛➛
➛➛
➛VCR ➛➛
➛➛
➛TV
Connect your cable box’s
OUT jack to the VCR’s IN
FROM ANT. jack with an RF
cable.
Connect VCR’s OUT TO TV
jack to TV’s ANT. IN jack
with included RF Cable
accessory.
1
2
1
2
Please make all cable or antenna connections before plugging into the AC
outlet.
Plugging the VCR Power Cord into an AC wall outlet starts auto channel and clock set.
1Turn TV on and tune to channel 3.
2Plug VCR Power Cord into AC wall outlet.
VCR comes on and SELECT LANGUAGE
screen appears. When one of “1”, “2”, “3”
keys is pressed, auto channel and clock
set starts.
•If screen below does not appear, check
VCR - TV connection and, if TV is
tuned to channel 3, try switching it to
channel 4.
•To change VCR’s output channel,
please refer to “VCR’s Output
Channel”(p. 11).
•If wrong language is set, do “Reset All
VCR Memory Functions”(p. 10).
Initial Setup (Ready to Play)
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
PROCEEDING
CANCEL : STOP
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
CANCEL :
STOP
3Settings are made automatically.
When setup is done, this screen
appears.
If “AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE”
appears, manually set clock.
See below.
AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INC
O M PLETE
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
PRESSING ACTIONKEY
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
Manual Clock Set
If Auto Clock Set was incomplete.
1Press ACTION* on remote to display
CLOCK menu.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SELECT MONTH
DST:ON
1 / / :
SELECT : SET :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
2Press to select the month and
to set. In the same manner, select and
set the date, year, time, and DST
(Daylight Saving Time).
3Press ACTION to start clock and exit.
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Plugging the AC Power Plug into an ACoutlet
IN FROM ANT.
TV VCR
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
IN from
ANT./CABLE
1
2
IN FROM ANT.
TV VCR
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
IN from
ANT./CABLE
Cable TV
Converter Box
1
2
Congratulations
on your new purchase! With proper use, this
dependable product will provide years of
enjoyment. Please fill in the information below.
(Serial number is on tag on back of VCR.)
Before Using
•Date of Purchase
•Dealer Purchased From
•Dealer Address
•Dealer Phone No.
•Model No. PV-453-K
•Serial No.
•Important Safeguards •Accessories •Head Cleaning •Loading Batteries •Prevent Tape Erasure •Specifications •Record/Playback Time
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INSTALLATION
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.
POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:
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.
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 POWER CORD
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,
heat 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
SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES
Do not place the unit over or near any kind of
heater or radiator, 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 cart 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN
ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN
THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT
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 DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM
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 WHEN THE UNIT IS 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 clean, dry, chemically
untreated cloth to gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT
USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that could 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.
SERVICE
1 DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF
If, after carefully following the detailed operating instructions,
this Video product does not operate properly, do not attempt
to open or remove covers, or make any adjustments not
described in the manual. Unplug the unit and contact a
qualified service 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
characteristics as the original parts. The use of unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
3 HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY
CHECK
After any service or repairs to the unit, request the service
technician to conduct a thorough safety check as described
in the manufacturer’s service literature to ensure that the
video unit is in safe operating condition.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION
1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION
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 voltage surges.
Part 1 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, in USA
Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information with
respect to proper grounding
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 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER
LINES OR CIRCUITS
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.
Important Safeguards and Precautions
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
LEADIN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGEUNIT
(NECSECTION 810-20)
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS
(NECSECTION 810-21)
GROUNDCLAMPS
POWERSERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODESYSTEM
(NECART 250, PART H)
NEC -NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
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.
FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the
user’s authority to operate.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
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.
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Press to select
desired program.
(Recording is not in progress)
a1) Press PROG.
2) Press to select LIST.
b
cTo Replace program...
dPress PROG to end the programming.
Review, Replace, or Clear Program
1) Press to display.
2) Repeat Step 2
(page 6) to set
new programs.
Press ADD/DLT.
or
To Clear program...
Press POWER and then STOP within
10 seconds to cancel the Timer
Recording.
(The TIMER indicator goes out on Multi
Function Display.)
Cancel a Timer Recording
(Recording is in progress)
TIMER PROG. L I ST
C AN C EL : A DD / DLT
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : PROG
DT STA R T ST O P CH SPD
7 9 : 00 A 12 : 00 A 08 SP
8 10 : 00 P 12 : 00 P 02 SP
10 8 : 00 P 9 : 00 P 10 SP
S
U 9 : 00 P 10 : 00 P L1 LP
TIMER PROG. LIST
SELECT START DATE
DATE START ST
O P
C H
SP
T OD A Y
7 SUN 9 : 00A 12 : 00A 08
SELECT :
END : PROG
SET:
TIMER PROG. L I ST
C AN C EL : A DD / DLT
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : PROG
DT STA R T ST O P CH SPD
-- -- : -- -- : -- -- --
8 10 : 00 P 12 : 00 P 02 SP
10 8 : 00 P 9 : 00 P 10 SP
S
U 9 : 00 P 10 : 00 P L1 LP
11) Press PROG*.
2) Press to display program screen.
Press PROG to end programming.
2
2) Set remaining items,
press to select and
press to set START/ STOP times,
CH (channel) or LINE input (p. 9 of “Advanced Operations”
book), and tape speed (p. 3).
1) Set record DATE,
press to select:
1~31= one time,
or DAILY= MON~ FRI,
or WEEKLY= same time
each week and press .
3To Enter More Programs
Press to select and
press to set an unused program.
Then repeat step 2.
Or, press PROG to exit.
Timer Recording
Example
Today
4 Press POWER off to set the timer Recording. (“TIMER”lights on Multi Function Display.)
•If you are using a Cable Box,VCR Timer Programming Channel (Step 2 above) must
be set to the Cable Box output channel and your Cable Box must be manually set to
the desired channel. The Cable Box must be left on.
•If a power interruption occurs while programming the timer, the timer program(s) may be
cancelled. If “TIMER PROGRAMS WERE LOST DUE TO POWER INTERRUPTION”
appears on-screen, please re-enter the timer programs.
Important notes when using DSS receiver
•When recording programs via DSS receiver, DSS receiver must be left on.
•When recording programs via an antenna or cable, DSS receiver must be turned off.
Notes
DAILY
7
21
31 68 9
SELECT / Selection Order
WEEKLY
(SAT) WEEKLY
(MON) WEEKLY (SUN)
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
6 / 08 / 20 0 3 SUN 2 : 20P M
D S T : ON
SETT I N G : CH 10
AUTO CLOCK SET
C
O M PLETED
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SET COMPLETED
DST:ON
6 / 08 / 20 0 3 SUN 2 : 20P M
START : ACT I O N
SET
:
If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it
to the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS)
channel in your time zone. If you use a
DSS receiver, it must be turned off.
SELECT LANGUAGE
ENGL
I SH :PRESS 1
FRANÇA
I S :APPUYER 2
ESPAÑOL :OPR
I M I R3
Select language
Press 1 : English
Press 2 : French
Press 3 : Spanish
WARNING
Over tightening “Nut type”RF coaxial cables
may damage jacks. Finger tighten only.
•Function buttons are inoperative during Initial Setup.
•To remove a cassette during Auto Set, press
EJECT on the remote or STOP twice on the VCR.
In this case, settings must be made manually.
(See p. 11.)
•Depending on conditions, Auto Clock Set may take
longer than 30 minutes. If so, press STOP to stop
setup and perform settings manually. (See p. 11.)
RF Coaxial
Cable
LSJA0372
Batteries 2 “AA”
Remote Control
LSSQ0264
Accessories
COUNTER
RESET
TAPE
POSITION PAUSE/SLOW
ACTION
SEARCH
TRACKING
EJECT
VCR/TV
INPUT
DISPLAY
CM/ZERO
VOL CH
REC
POWER
123
456
789
100
0
ADD/DLT
REW
PLAY
STOP
FF
VCR TV
SELECT
SPEED
SAP/Hi-Fi
PROG
Loading the Batteries
Battery replacement caution
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.
Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure
To record again
Break off the tab to
prevent recording.
Record Tab
Screw driver
Cover the hole
with cellophane
tape.
Only use tapes with the mark in this unit.
Record/Playback Time
SP
(Standard Play) 2 Hours
40 Minutes
1 Hour 2 Hours
5 Hours
20 Minutes
2 Hours 4 Hours
LP
(Long Play)
3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours
SLP
(Super Long Play)
Type of Video Cassette
Tape Speed
Setting T160T120T60
Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: Power On
Approx. 23 W
Power Off
Approx. 3.0 W
Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC colour
Video Recording 4 rotary heads helical
System: scanning system
Audio Track: 1 track (Normal)
2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound)
Tuner:
Broadcast Channels: VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69
CABLE Channels: Midband A ~ I (14 ~ 22)
Superband J ~ W (23 ~ 36)
Hyperband AA ~ EEE
(37 ~ 64)
Lowband A-5 ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99)
Special CABLE channel 5A
(01)
Ultraband 65 ~ 94, 100 ~ 125
Operating
Temperature: 5 °C ~ 40 °C (41 °F ~ 104 °F)
Operating Humidity: 10 % ~ 75 %
Weight: 2.5 kg(5.5 lbs).
Dimensions: 360 (W) x 93 (H) x 242 (D) mm
14-3/16”(W) x 3-11/16”(H) x
9-9/16”(D) inch
Specifications
Note: Designs and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
Use soft, dry cloth or dusting attachment of a
vacuum to remove dust from all cabinet vent
holes. You may moisten cloth with non-abrasive,
antistatic cleaner/ polisher.
Caution:
Alcohol and various solvents could damage
finish.
Cleaning the VCR
Head Cleaning
Video Head Clog Sensor
Screen-right appears during
play if clogging is detected.
To remove screen, press
PLAY.
•Use “dry”type head
cleaning cassette only.
(Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.)
•Follow cleaning tape instructions carefully.
Excessive use of tape can shorten head life.
Old or damaged tapes may clog heads.
V I D EO HEADS M AY
N EED CLE A N I NG
PLEASE I NSERT HEAD
CLE A N I NG CASSE TT E
OR REFER T O MANUAL
END : P L AY
Digital Auto Picture
Automatically controls the video output signal for
less noise depending on the tape condition.
Digital Auto Tracking
Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for
optimum picture quality.
Manual Tracking Control
(to reduce picture noise)
Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to
reduce picture noise.
Press CH (TRACKING) /on the remote
control or on the VCR until the picture clears up.
To return to Auto Tracking, press POWER off,
then on again a few seconds later.
V-Lock Control (to reduce picture jitter)
In Still mode, CH (TRACKING) /operates as
a V-Lock control.
Features for a Quality Picture
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Notes
1Insert a tape.
Special Features During Play
2 Press PLAY to play tape.
•If tape has no rec. tab (p.3), auto play begins.
Forward/Reverse Scene Search
➛Press FF or REW.
➛Press PLAY to release.
After search has begun, each additional
press of FF or REW changes speed as
shown below.
[SLP] : Approx. 21X ↔Approx. 9X
[LP] : Approx. 9X ↔Approx. 7X
[SP] : Approx. 7X ↔Approx. 3X
If at 21X, 9X, or 7X speed the picture is
interrupted, change speed to 9X, 7X, or 3X.
Still (Freeze) Picture
➛Press PAUSE/SLOW.
➛Press PLAY to release.
Frame by Frame Picture
➛Press PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode.
➛Press PLAY to release.
Slow Motion Picture
➛Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode.
➛Press PLAY to release.
•Loose or peeling labels
may cause tape jam.
•VCR power comes on. “VCR”lights on
Multi Function Display.
If Auto VCR/TV (see p.10 of Advanced
Operations book) is set to “OFF,”press
VCR/TV until “VCR”lights on the Multi
Function Display.
•These features work best in SP or SLP mode.
•The sound will be muted.
•To reduce picture noise, see “Manual
Tracking Control”on p. 3.
•After VCR is in Still or Slow mode 3 minutes, it
auto switches to Stop mode to protect the tape
and the video heads.
Press REW or FF in Stop mode to
Rewind or Fast Forward tape.
Press EJECT on remote,
or STOP/EJECT on VCR to eject tape.
3Press STOP to stop tape.
Playback aTape
•Picture interruption may occur with some TVs.
•FF and REW search speed may vary
depending on current tape position.
Notes
1 Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 3).
Record on aTape
2Press CH or NUMBER keys
to
select the channel .
•For “LINE”input, see p. 9 of “Advanced
Operations”book.
•If recording from a channel over 100, first
press 100 key then the other 2 digits.
3 Press SPEED
to select record speed (p. 3).
4 Press REC
to start recording.
•To edit, press PAUSE/SLOW to pause,
and again to resume recording.
5 Press STOP to stop recording.
One Touch Recording
(recording in progress)
Press REC repeatedly to set length as follows:
30 min. ➛1 hr. ➛1:30 ➛2:00 ➛3:00
➛4:00 ➛exit.
The VCR shuts off at the length set.
Record one station, watch another
Press VCR/TV
(“VCR”goes out on Multi Function Display),
➛select channels on TV (recording continues).
Select channels on VCR (in STOP or
PAUSE mode)
Press VCR/TV
(“VCR”lights up on Multi Function Display),
➛select channels on VCR.
•Watching one channel and recording
another is not possible when using Cable
Box or DSS Receiver.
•After 5 minutes in Pause mode, VCR stops
to protect the tape and the video heads.
•VCR power comes on. “VCR”lights on
Multi Function Display.
If Auto VCR/TV (see p.10 of Advanced
Operations book) is set to “OFF,”press
VCR/TV until “VCR”lights on the Multi
Function Display.
Notes
Notes
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Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
(Advanced Operations)
For Basic operations, see the separate
“Basic Operations”instruction book.
Before Requesting Service
•Before Requesting Service •On-Screen Displays (OSD)
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On-Screen Displays (OSD)
REC 1 2 : 0 0 A M
0 : 25
CH 02
- 0 : 1 2 : 3 4
SP
S T ER EO
SAP
M ONO
VCR Status & Clock Displays
Function & Channel Displays Blank Tape/
No Video Signal Indications
When blank tape is detected during play,
or the current channel has no signal (with
Weak Signal Display feature (p. 10) set to
OFF), the TV screen will turn solid blue.
Function Status
Rec Time Remaining
(OTR mode only.
See p. 5 of Basic
Operations book.)
CH 0 8
Current Time Channel
Tape Speed
(See p. 3 of Basic
Operations book.)
BroadcastAudio
BeingReceived
When a function button
is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or
you change channels,
a 5 second display
appears.
Counter
To display or remove
overlay at right,
➛press DISPLAY*.
On-Screen Displays (OSD)
These displays will alert you to a missed
operation or provide further instructions.
OSD Caution Page
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
PRESSING ACTION KEY If you attempt to set or review a Timer
Recording and the Clock is not set...
After a Timer Program has been set...
If you press REC on the remote
control or VCR, and a cassette is
inserted with no record tab...
If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC
on the remote control or VCR without
a cassette inserted...
CHECK CASSETTE
RECORD TAB
NO CASSETTE
TURN VCR OFF
FOR TIMER RECORDING
If you press POWER or STOP during
a Timer Recording...
(visible in VCR mode only)
If you press an invalid key on the
remote while in TV mode...
TO CANCEL TIMER REC
PRESS POWER THEN
STOP KEY
VIDEO HEADS MAY
NEED CLEANING
PLEASE INSERT HEAD
CLEANING CASSETTE
OR REFER TO MANUAL
END :PLAY
VCR LOCK ACTIVATED
REMOTE CONTROL IS SET
TO TV MODE
USE VCR : VCR KEY
If head cleaning becomes necessary
while playing back a tape...
If you press a function button other
than STOP/EJECT or POWER while
the VCR is in VCR Lock mode...
Warning and Instruction Displays
See page 6, 7 of
Basic Operations
book
See page 6, 7 of
Basic Operations
book
See page 3 of
Basic Operations
book
See page 5 of
Basic Operations
book
See page 6, 7 of
Basic Operations
book
See page 3 of
Basic Operations
book
See page 10
See pages 2, 3, 10
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
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Special VCR Features
•Special VCR Features •Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)
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1
2
Connect VIDEO OUT jack on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN jack on Recording VCR.
To monitor the dubbing, also connect a TV as shown.
Connect AUDIO L/R OUT jacks on Playing VCR to AUDIO L/R IN jacks on Recording VCR.
In place of a Playing VCR, you can use other equipment, such as a Camcorder.
Simply connect the unit’s Audio/Video outputs to the Recording VCR.
Connection
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(Rear connection shown.)
VCR
(HiFi) IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
TV
VHF/UHF
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
VCR
(HiFi)
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)
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Models No. PV-453-K
Table of Contents
Multi-Brand Control Feature ..................................... 2
Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS) ....................... 3
MTS Broadcast......................................................... 4
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System......................................... 5
Tape Operation .................................................... 6, 7
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................... 9
Special VCR Features ........................................... 10
On-Screen Displays (OSD) .................................... 11
Before Requesting Service .................................... 12
LSQT0649A
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,
operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
Montréal: 3075 Louis A. Amos, Lachine, Québec H8T 1C4 [phone]
Toronto: 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 [phone]
Calgary: 6835 8th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 [phone]
Vancouver: 12111 Riverside Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 [phone]
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
[phone]
www.panasonic.ca
Printed in Indonesia
LSQT0649A
S0203-0 K
Power
No power…
Recording & Playback
TV program cannot be recorded...
Timer recording cannot be
performed…
There is no playback picture, or the
playback picture is noisy or contains
streaks...
During special effects playback,
picture may contain some vertical
jitter when using a TV with an
Automatic Vertical Hold Control...
VCR cannot be controlled...
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
(BO : refers to “Basic Operations”Instruction book.)
(AO : refers to “Advanced Operations”Instruction book.)
Correction
•Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
•Set POWER button to on.
•Make sure power source is active.
Miscellaneous
Programs cannot be viewed on TV...
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
Video cassette cannot be removed...
Video cassette ejects when a
recording is started or the power is
turned off for timer recording...
In Stop mode, the motor
(CYLINDER) continues to rotate...
Remote Control
VCR cannot be remote controlled...
ACTION and PROG buttons do not
respond...
Correction
•Check connections between VCR, external antenna,
and TV.
•Check connections selection. (BO p. 4, AO p. 3)
•Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is
correctly set. (Channels [BO p. 11])
•Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)
•Confirm that clock is set to current time and date.
•Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on and
tuned to channel to be recorded.
•Set recording start/stop times correctly. (BO p. 6, 7)
•Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (BO p. 6, 7)
•Timer recording may not be performed or continued if
a power interruption occurs before or during a Timer
Recording, even after power is restored.
•Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output
channel (3 or 4) (BO p. 4) or select LINE.
•Set VCR/TV selector to “VCR.”
•Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (BO p. 3)
•Try Head Cleaning. (BO p. 3)
•Set TV’s Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then
adjust.
•Make sure VCR power is on.
•Check Remote batteries.
•Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
•Make sure Timer Record is not in progress.
Correction
•Make sure VCR power is on.
•Make sure Remote is in VCR mode.
•Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on
VCR. (BO p. 10)
•Avoid any object blocking signal path.
•Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
•Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
•Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or
outdoor light may cause signal interference.
•Check connections between VCR, external antenna,
and TV.
•Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2)
•Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
Correction
•Make sure TV power is on.
•Make sure TV is set to output of VCR.
•Check connections between VCR, external antenna,
and TV.
•Set VCR/TV selector to “TV.”(BO p. 5, AO p.10)
•Make sure proper signal source is selected.
•Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab
facing you.
•Check if a tape is already in the unit.
•Confirm Power Plug is fully inserted into an AC outlet.
•Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)
•To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will
rotate for about 3 minutes. This reduces response
time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind
Search mode.
If Multi-brand feature is used (pages 2, 3), and
this feature is set to on, a warning appears
whenever an invalid key is pressed in TV mode.
•If “OFF,”remote
warning will not appear
if invalid key is pressed.
Press to select
REMOTE WARNING
and press to set ON
or OFF.
Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature
1 Press ACTION to display menu.
2
3
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
The power shuts off at a preset time.
Press to select
AUTO SHUT-OFF.
Press repeatedly to
change shutoff time as
shown below.
Auto Shut-Off Feature
1Press ACTION to display menu.
2
•The shut-off countdown will not
function during Play or Record.
Note
3 Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
REC
The VCR VCR/TV selection can be set to auto
or manual.
Press to select
AUTO VCR/TV,
and press to set ON
or OFF.
1 Press ACTION to display menu.
2
3
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
VCR/TV Selector Feature
•OFF(Manual): You select “VCR”or “TV”
mode using the VCR/TV
button on the unit or remote.
•ON(Auto): “VCR”mode is automatically
set when VCR is turned on,
or in Play mode.
•For more on VCR/TV selection, see “Record
one station, watch another”and “Select
channels on VCR”sections (see p. 5 of Basic
Operations book).
Note
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
Insert pre-recorded tape. Insert blank tape with record tab.
Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to enter REC/PAUSE mode.
Press INPUT* to set VCR Input mode to LINE
for Video Input. (See “Selecting the Input
Mode”below.)
Press PLAY to start dubbing.
Playing VCR starts playback.
Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing.
Recording VCR starts recording.
Press STOP to stop dubbing.
To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV
1Turn your TV on and tune to the
Recording VCR channel (CH3 or CH4).
2Set the VCR/ TV Selector on the
Recording VCR to “VCR.”
•Dubbing tapes protected with Copy
Guard will have poor quality results.
Selecting the Input Mode
Method 1:
Press INPUT repeatedly.
Channel Number ↔↔
↔↔
↔LINE
Method 2:
Press CH / .
Display will change as below.
• “L”lights on Multi-Function Display
(about 4 sec.) when LINE is selected.
Press STOP to stop dubbing.
Press PLAY, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to enter PLAY/PAUSE mode.
The operation of steps 4 and 5 must be done on both playing
and recording VCRs at the same time.
Playing (Source) VCR Recording (Editing) VCR
1
2
3
4
5
Caution : Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be
copyright infringement.
Note
When set to “ON,”picture is displayed
regardless of signal strength.
Press to select
and display CHANNEL.
Press to select
WEAK SIGNAL
DISPLAY, and press
to set ON or OFF.
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature
1 Press ACTION to display menu.
2
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF
SELE
C T : SET :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
When set to ON, all operations except for timer
record and tape eject are prohibited. Useful for
households with small children.
V CR L OC K ACT I VA TED
V CR L OC K O FF
•VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if clock is set.
To turn on, hold down
REC on the VCR in Stop
mode with no tape
inserted for 7 sec.
(Please ignore the NO
CASSETTE warning.)
To turn off, repeat
above.
VCR Lock Feature
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SELE C T : SET :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
- OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV : ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SELE C T : SET :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
- OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV : ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SELE C T : SET :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
- OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV : ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH : 3
Tape Position Display Feature
•“DETECTING TAPE
POSITION”only
appears the first time
a cassette is inserted
and it takes several
seconds for correct
indication to appear.
•The present tape
position indication is
displayed.
BE G I N END
To find out the present tape position.
Tape position is displayed for VHS-C
Cassettes type, tapes under 30 minutes, and
some other tapes, but the position is not
correct.
1Press TAPE POSITION
to detect tape position.
DETECTING TAPE POSITION
2 Press TAPE POSITION
to return to normal screen.
As an E NERGY S TAR
®
Participant,
Panasonic has determined that this product or
product model meets the
E NERGY S TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
123......
125
LINE (CABLE)
69
(TV)
or
3 Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
•ON: Picture is displayed even if signal
is very weak but quality may be
poor.
OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal
is weak or non-existent.
•Selecting ON has no effect on connected
equipment with blue back feature.
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•Tape Operation
Tape Operation
VCR fast forwards (skips) over 1~3 minutes
of recorded tape.
•Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to change
skip time as shown below.
•No indication appears.
PLAY
1st Press
2nd Press
3rd Press
1 min Skip
2 min Skip
3 min Skip
Commercial Skip
1 Press CM/ZERO in Play mode.
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*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
Tape Operation
To Calculate Index Number
Example 1:
To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press
REW.
Example 2:
To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press
FF.
NOTE: indicates start points of each recording.
•If Index Search is started very close to an
index mark, that index mark may not be
counted in the search.
Search System
For each recording, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. A program index and
information are also included for timer recordings. These marks are used to access or
scan recordings.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Locates end point of recording for continuity.
Examples of Program End Search.
If search
exceeds a few
seconds in
BLANK area.
➛ search continues 7 sec. past end point,
➛ tape rewinds to 10 sec. before end point,
➛ tape plays to end point and stops.
Upon locating end point,
•If Program End Search is started very
close to an index mark, that mark may be
skipped over.
•To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.
End Point
Press SEARCH* to
display SEARCH in Stop
or Play mode, and then
press NUMBER keys to
select recording
number.
•To calculate number,
see below.
Press FF or REW to
start search.
Press FF to start
PROGRAM END
SEARCH.
Play begins at search
end. To search forward
or back 1 index, press
FF or REW while screen
left is displayed (10
sec.).
6157 2 34
17534 6 2
Program 2
Program 1
the current tape position
Press SEARCH button
BLANK
INDEX
FF
Index Search Program End Search
1
2
1
Press SEARCH twice to display SEARCH
in Stop or Play mode.
2
End Point
Program 2 or BLANK
Program 1
the current tape position
Press SEARCH button
FF
INDEX
End Point
Program 2
Program 1
the current tape position
Press SEARCH button
INDEX
INDEX
BLANK
BLANK
FF
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Note
Notes
•To cancel, press
STOP or PLAY.
•To cancel, press
STOP or PLAY.
SEARCH
INDEX
PROGRAM END
ENTER INDEX NUMBER :1
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•MTS Broadcast •VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System
- 5 -- 4 -- 3 -- 2 -
To quickly return to a specified tape location.
•Unit will go into FF or
REW mode and stop at
the last point the
Counter was set to
0:00:00.
Press RESET
COUNTER at desired
position to reset to
“0:00:00”.
Press CM/ZERO in Stop
mode to start ZERO
SEARCH.
Zero Search
1 Press DISPLAY during play
to display Counter.
2
3
Continue to record, playback, etc.
4 Press STOP.
5
PLAY 1 2 : 0 0 A M
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
SP
REW 1 2 : 3 0 A M CH 02
0 : 30 : 30
SP
STOP 1 2 : 3 1 A M CH 02
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
SP
Set to playback a recording over and over.
ON : Play repeats at
tape end or if
unrecorded portion
over 30 sec. is
detected.
Press
to select REPEAT PLAY
and press to set ON
or OFF.
RepeatPlay
1 Press ACTION to display menu.
2
3
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SELE C T : SET :
EXIT
: ACT I O N
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
- OFF :OFF
AUTO VCR/TV :ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH :3
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System
•Arrow indicates selection.
STER EO
SAP
M ONO
H I F I : L / R
H I F I : L
H I F I : R
N ORM AL
•Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo will playback with true stereo sound.
Standard stereo tapes will playback in monaural sound.
•To listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback, the VCR AUDIO (L/R) jacks must be connected to
a stereo TV or an external stereo amp and speakers. (See page 4.)
•If tracking is adjusted during playback, Hi-Fi audio may revert to normal audio.
•Hi-Fi and normal audio playback volume level may differ.
•Refer to “Receivable
Broadcast Types”on page 4.
•Select “HIFI(L/R)”or
“HIFI(L)”or “HIFI(R)”to
listen to stereo recordings in
stereo sound.
Select “NORMAL”for
monaural sound.
Press SAP/ Hi-Fi repeatedly
to select desired mode.
Press SAP/ Hi-Fi repeatedly
to select desired mode.
Audio Mode for Recording
1 Press SAP/ Hi-Fi to display audio mode.
(Display disappears after 5 seconds.)
2
3
Make a recording.
See p. 5 of “Basic Operations”Instruction book.
Audio Mode for Playback
1 Start playback.
See p. 5 of “Basic Operations”Instruction book.
2 Press SAP/ Hi-Fi to display audio mode.
(Display disappears after 5 seconds.)
3
•Arrow indicates
selection.
Notes
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
MTS Broadcast
Make the Audio/Video Connection as shown on page 3.
•You can use a TV connected to Stereo amp and speakers instead of a Stereo TV.
Stereo Amplifier
AUDIO IN
RL
VCR
R
L
R
OUT TO TV
VHF/UHF
TV
R
L
AUDIO OUT
Connection
MONO broadcast
Normal monaural sound broadcast.
SAP broadcast
Secondary Audio Program (sub language) broadcast.
Select SAP audio mode for the sub language.
MTS Stereo broadcast
Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast.
Select STEREO audio mode.
•If stereo broadcast is weak and display flickers,
select MONO audio mode for possible better results.
MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast
Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo (main language)
and Secondary Audio Program (sub language)
broadcasts are being received simultaneously.
Select STEREO or SAP audio mode.
The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays.
The signal being received is indicated with an “”mark while the selected audio mode is
indicated with an arrow.
To display the broadcast signal being received,
➛➛
➛➛
➛press DISPLAY*.
Equipped with
®
-TV Noise Reduction for true
MTS reproduction.
®
-TV Noise Reduction is
required for good stereo separation and audio
fidelity.
®
is a registered trademark, and is
licensed by
®
Technology Licensing.
Receivable Broadcast Types
ST OP 1 2 : 0 0 A M
CH 02
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
SP
STER EO
SAP
M ONO
ST OP 1 2 : 0 0 A M
CH 02
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
SP
STER EO
SAP
M ONO
ST OP 1 2 : 0 0 A M
CH 02
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
SP
STER EO
SAP
M ONO
ST OP 1 2 : 0 0 A M
CH 02
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
SP
STER EO
SAP
M ONO
•Advanced Connections •Multi-Brand Control Feature
Advanced Connections
If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN terminals, you can connect your VCR
to them to receive higher quality picture and sound.
Audio/Video connection
TV
VCR IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
VHF/UHF
VIDEO IN
R
L
AUDIO IN
L
R
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
R
You Cannot
You Can
•record and
view both
scrambled and
unscrambled
channels if
additional
equipment is
added. This
connection
requires: two
converter
boxes, an A/B
switch, and a
2-way splitter.
•view a
channel
other than
the one
selected for
any type of
recording.
•do a Timer
recording of
a channel
unless you
select it at
the cable
box.
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
OUT
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
IN 1
VHF/UHF
R
L
VIDEO
OUT
TV
IN 2IN 1
CABLE BOX
OUTIN
OUT 2
OUT 1
2-Way Splitter
CABLE BOX
OUT
A/B Switch
VCR
IN
VHF/UHF
■■
■■
■
Connect With Two Cable Boxes
VCR
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
IN 1
VHF/UHF
R
L
VIDEO
OUT
CABLE BOX
OUTIN
INR
L
OUT
TV
VIDEO
AUDIO
VHF/UHF
■ ■
■ ■
■ With a Cable Box (VCR Cable Box)
ANT
or
CATV
You CannotYou Can
•record
scrambled
channels.
•view any
(including
scrambled)
channel.
•use VCR
Remote
Control to
select
channels
without using
Multi-brand
control feature.
ANT
or
CATV
Multi-Brand Control Feature
The Remote Control can be set to control some TV functions.
ModeUnit VCR TV
VCR
TV
All VOL UP/DOWN
POWER, INPUT, ENTER,
NUMBER keys, CH UP/
DOWN, VOL UP/DOWN
VCR/TV, PLAY, STOP, EJECT, DISPLAY, FF, REW,
PAUSE/SLOW, REC, SAP/Hi-Fi, SPEED, CM/ZERO,
RESET COUNTER, TAPE POSITION
After remote is set up, you can select VCR or TV for the desired function.
Press VCR or TV on the remote.
(Table below shows available unit buttons for each mode.)
•Not all functions listed may be controllable.
•In TV mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing NUMBER keys for
channel selection.
➛ hold down TV button,
➛ enter code with NUMBER keys.
•Repeat setup after remote battery replacement.
•Remote will not control every TV made by the manufacturer listed. If you get no
response, your particular unit cannot be controlled. There are NO additional codes for
the products listed. If your product is not listed, then the remote is not compatible with
that product.
Multi-Brand Control Setup
1Find your TV Brand Code Number from those shown below.
2Set up for TV control,
3Confirm code entry,
➛ press POWER to turn your TV on or off.
•See table below for controllable functions in each mode.
Using Multi-Brand Control
Panasonic ........................ 01, 02
Quasar ............................. 01, 02
RCA ....................................... 03
GE ......................................... 03
Zenith .................................... 04
Magnavox .............................. 05
TV Brand Code Numbers
Sylvania ................................. 05
Sharp ............................... 06, 07
Sony ...................................... 08
Toshiba .................................. 09
Sanyo .................................... 10
Fisher .................................... 10
JVC........................................ 11
Hitachi ................................... 12
Mitsubishi ........................ 07, 13
Samsung ............................... 14
Gold Star ................... 15, 16, 17
•Some manufacturers use several codes for one brand. If the first code entered fails, try the next one
listed.
•Some TV brands require you to turn on the power manually.
Notes
Notes
Important Notes
Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV (Monitor/Receiver) to “VIDEO.”
3
Connect VCR’s L/R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s L/R AUDIO IN jacks.
2
Connect the VCR’s VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s VIDEO IN jack.
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