Panasonic PV-V4523S Owner's manual

Brand: Panasonic

Model: PV-V4523S

Category: Dictaphones

Type: Owner's manual

Panasonic"

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

(Basic Operations)

For advanced operations, see the separate

=Advanced Operations" instructionbook.

Ornnlvlelon _1_

Models No. PV-V4523S

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

Location of Controls ............................................. 7, 8

Spanish (EspaSol) Quick Use Guide ............ 9, 10, 11

Limited Warranty / Customer Services Directory.... 12

As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner.

Metsushita E_ctric Corporation c4America

has determined that this product or product

model meets the ENERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,

operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

(Gufa para r&pida consulta en espaSol estd incluida.)

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Important Safeguards and Precautions

FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN

ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN

THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT

INSTALLATION

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

Producte Denier 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 tone

blade is wider than the other), or a three-wire

grounding type plug.

POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:

This p_ugwill only fit into an outlet one way. If you

cannot fully insert the p_ug,try reversing it. If it stitl

witl not fit, have an electrician install the proper wall

outlet. DOnot defeat the s_ety feature by tampering

with the p_ug.

GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:

This p_ugwill only fit into a three-hole grounding

OUtlet. If necessary, have an electrician install the

proper ouSet DOnot 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 a_so

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.

Ove_oaded 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 tire hazard or heat damage

to cassettes. For protection, fo_low these rules:

a. Never cover ventilation slots or the unit while

in use, or operate the unit when p_aced on a

bed, sofa, rug, or other soft sudace.

b. Avoid built-in insta_lotion,such as a book

case or rack, unless proper ventilation is

provided.

5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR

SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

DOnot place the unit over or near any kind of

heater or radiator, in direct sunlight, inside a

closed vehicte, ete.. DOnot move the unit

suddenly between areas of extreme temperature

variation. If the unit issuddenly 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 stoping A

surface.

• DOnot p_acethis unit on any

support that is not firm, level,

and adequately strong. The

unit could fall causing serious

injury to a child or adutt and

damage to the unit.

• An appliance and cart combination should be

moved withcare. Quick stops, excessive force,

and uneven supaces may cause the appliance

and cart combination to overturn.

• Carefully follow all operating inseuctions and

use the manufacturer% recommended

accessories when operating this unit Or

connecting it to any other equipment.

I OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION I

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

tf an outside antenna orcable 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.

Section st O of the National _....

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA ......... _"_

70 (in Canada. part 1 of the _ _/;_r_

Canadian Etectdcal Code)

provides informationwith I _,_._,. _

respect to proper grounding _'_'_" .....

of the mast and supporting

structure, grounding of the ...... _t_ _

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 sbouiq be Iccated welt away

from power lines, electric light or power circuits and where it

wilt never come into contact with these power sources if it

should happen to fa_L 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.

I USING THE VIDEO UNIT I

If the unit has been in storage or moved to a new location, refer

first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.

t 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 cabte system.

4 WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

• Never expose the unit to rain or water. DO NOT

OPERATE if liquid has been spilled intothe unit.

Immediately unplug the unit, and have it inspected by a

service technician. Fire and shock hazards can result from

electrical shorts caused by _iquidcontact 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 p_acing the unit directly above or below your TV set

as this may cause electrical interference. Keep all

magnets away from electronic equipment.

S USING ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to

avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.

6 CLEANING THE UNIT

UnpIug the unit. Then. use a clean, dry, chemically

untreated cloth to gengy 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.

I SERVICE I

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

qua{ified 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. electdc 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

17r,4 a" mra'a

IIr_IlI_JB i'lF4=!_ti]FJRt'_

in the manufacture's service literature to ensure that the

Safety Precautions video unit ,s in safe oparating condition.

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 prd, venir tout risque d'incendie ou de chocs _,lectriques, ne pas

exposer cet appareil _ la pluie ou _ une humidite excessive.

Attention: Pour _,viter les chocs _,lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche

darts la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

i ,'vra

CAUTION:TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCK

DONOT REMOVECOVER(ORBACK}

NOUSER-SERViCEABLEPARTSiNSiDE

REFERSERVICINGTO QUALIFIEDSERV{CEpERSONNE

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.

FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the

user's authority to operate.

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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.)

• Date of Purchase

• Dealer Purchased From

• Dealer Address

• Dealer Phone No.

• Model No. PV-V4523S

• Serial No.

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To order accessories, call toll free

1-800-332-5368.

[] Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Break off the tab to

prevent recording.

Record Tab

Screw driver

To record again

Cover thehole

with cellophane

tape.

Only use tapes with the _ mark in this unit.

Tape Speed Type of Video Cassette

Setting T60 T120 T160

SP 2 Hours

(Standard Play) 1 Hour 2 Hours _0 Minutes

LP 5 Hours

(Long Play) 2 Hours 4 Hours 20 Minutes

SLP

[Super Long Play] 3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours

Old or damaged tapes may clog heads.

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.

Use soft, dry cloth or dusting attachment of a

vacuum to remove dust from all cabinet vent

holes. You may moisten cloth with nonabrasive,

antistatic cleaner/polisher.

Caution:

Alcohol and vadous solvents could damage

finish.

Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power Consumption:_

Approx. 23 W

Power Off

Approx. 3.0 W

Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC color

Video Recording 4 rota[y 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

(Ot)

Ultraband 65 _ 94, tO0 ~ 129

Operating

Temperature: 5 °C - 40 °C (41 °F - 104 °F)

Operating Humidity: 10 % - 75 %

Weight: 2.5 kg (5.5 Ibs).

Dimensions: 360 (W) x 93 (H) x 242 (D) mm

14-3/16" (W) x 3-11/16" (H) x

9-9/I 6" (D) inch

Digital Auto Picture

Automatically controls the video output signal for

less noise depending on the tape condition.

Digital Auto Trackin_

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 CN (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)

InStill mode, CH (TRACKING) _ operate as a

V-Lock control.

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For ANTJCable -_ VCR -_ TV

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.

VCR iN FROM ANT.

(1_INf,om

ANTfCABLE

OUT TO TV

VHF/UHF

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.

II RKIk"IIk._F_ITI_ i =_'F FA('RIUh_ =m

1Turn TV on and tune to channel 3.

2 Plug VCR Power Cord into AC wall

outlet. VCR comes on and 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"

in Advanced Operations book (p. 12).

IPlugging theACPowerPlugintoanACoutletI

TV VCR IN FROM ANT Cable TV

Convor tet Box

• OUT TO TV

i WARNING

Overtightening "Nut type" RF coaxialcables

may damageiacks. Fingertightenonly.

3Settings are made automatically.

When setup is done, this screen

appears.

If "AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE"

appears, manually set clock.

See below.

A_TO CLOCK SET _S

INCOMPLETE

PLEASE SET 0LO_K BY

OH AUTO SET PROCEEDING-

If Auto Clock Set was incomplete.

I Press ACTION* on remote to display

CLOCK menu.

If you use a cabJe box, turn it on and set it

to the Pubtic Broadcasting Station (PBS)

channel in your time zone. If you use a

DSS receiver, it must be turned off.

:ACTION

2 Press • • to select the month and •

to set. in the same manner, select and

set the date, year, time, and DST

(Daylight Saving Time).

• 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

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.

2 Press PLAY to p)ay tape.

,,Iftape has no rec.tab (p.3), autoplay begins.

Special Features During Plan/

• 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. 2fX _ * Approx. 9X

[LP] : Approx. 9X * * Approx. 7X

[SP] : Approx. 7X * _Approx. 3X

It at 21X, 9X, or 7X speed the picture is

interrupted, change speed to 9X, 7X, or 3X.

• PJeture interruption may occur withsome TVs.

• FF and REW search speed may vary

depending on current tape position.

• 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 Stillmode.

_'_ Press PLAY to release.

• 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 minL_es, it

auto switches to Stop mode to protect the tape

and the video heads.

• VCR power comes on. "VCR" lights

on Multi Function Display.

If Auto VCPJ'rV(see p. fg of

Advanced Operations book) is set to

"OFF;' press VCRfTV until "VCR"

lights on the Multi Function Display.

2 Press CH J,V 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).

4Press REC

to start recording.

• To edit, press PAUSE/SLOW to pause,

and again to resume recording.

5 Press STOP to stop recording.

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• OneTouch Recording

(recording in progress)

press REC repeatedlyto setlengthas follows:

30 rain._ 1hr. _- 1:30 _- 2:G0_ 3:00

"_"4:00 _" exit.

The VCR shuts off at thelength set.

• Record one station, watch another

PressVCR/TV

("VCR" goesout on Multi Function Display),

e,eotsh oe,son (reco, og¢ont,ouest

• PressSelectpAUSEvcRPrvChannelSm°de)on VCR (in STOP or

("VCR"lightsupon MultiFunctionDisplay),

"_ select channels on VCR.

• Watching one channel and recording

another is not possib,e when using Cab,e

Box or DSS Receiver.

• After 5 minutes in Pause mode, VCR stops

to protect the tape and the video heads.

3 Press STOP tostop tape.

• Press REW or FF in Stop mode to

Rewindor Fast Forward tape.

• Press EJECT on remote,

or STOP/EJECT on VCR to eject tape.

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.

Auto Operation Functions

• Auto Play

Insert a tape ;'_ Power comes on "_ Play starts if there is no record tab (see p. 3)

• Auto Rewind

Play

Fast Forward ;'_ Tape end 4'- Rewind

• Play Auto Eject

(Repeat Play must be off)

P_ay_ Tape end -_ Rewired_ Tape e_ectsit there {s no record tab

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11)Press PROG*.

2) Press • to display program screen.

1) Set record DATE,

press &v to select:

1-31= one time,

or DAILY= MON- FRt,

or WEEKLY= same time

each week and press •.

2) Set remaining items,

press A• to select and

ExamIpLe

Today

l 8-9 ........

7 SELECTk / • Selection Order DALLY

_,_ W(EEK_Y .WEEKLY__WEEKLYMoNSUN "-_

press • to set START/STOP times, CH (channel) or

LINE input (p. 9 of Advanced Operations book), and

tape speed (p. 3).

Press PROG to end programming.

To Enter More Programs

Press iv to select and

press • to set an unused program.

Then repeat step 2.

Or, press PROG to exit.

4Press POWER off to set the timer recording. ("TIMER" lights on Multi Function Display.)

11111_ _ Ill 1 ".]'tlliliel ii

(Recording is not in progress)

a 1)Press PROG.

2) Press • • to select LIST.

Press iv to select

desired program.

(Recording is in progress)

Press POWER and then STOP within 10

seconds to cancel the Timer Recording.

(The TIMER indicator goes out on Multi

Function Display.)

C To Replace program...

/_/ ) Press • to display.

2) Repeat Step 2

(above) to set new

programs.

Ii -_ I =- Nil

To Clear program...

Press ADD/DLT.

dPress PROG to end the programming.

• 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 programmingthe timer, the timer program(s) may be

canceled. ]f "TIMER PROGRAMS WERE LOST DUE TO POWER INTERRUPTION" appears

on-screen, please re-enter the timer programs.

VCR (mode)

(Enables VCR functions)

TV (mode)

(Enables TV functions)

POWER

(Turns VCR off/on)

VCR/TV

(For TV or VCR mode)

INPUT

(ForLINEorchannel)

SPEED

(Changestapespeed)

EJECT J

(Ejects tape)

COMMERCIAL SKIP/J

ZERO SEARCH

(StartsCOMMERCIALSKIP/ZeroSear_

ACTION

(Displays menu)

RECORD

(Records a program, etc.)

TAPE POSITION _

(Locates tape position)

COUNTER RESET

(Resets counter to zero)

SAP/Hi-Fi

(Selects audio mode for play

or record)

iNptrf

$F[ED

OQO(Z)

DISPLAY

(Displays VCR status)

NUMBER Keys

(Selects channel directly)

ADD/DELETE

(Adds or deletes a channel)

SEARCH/ENTER

FPLAY (Plays a tape)/

/ FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

search)

REWIND/SEARCH

(Rewinds tape/reverse visual

search)

STOP (Steps tape)

--At• • Remote keys

PLAY, STOP, REW, and F_

function as AV• • i

operation keys when menu_

are displayed. J

PROGRAM

screen)

JSE/SLOW

frame by frame,

or s picture)

(Adjusts TV volume)

CHANNEL • / •

TRACKING/V-LOCK

(Selects channel/reduces

picture noise during Play and

Slow mode)

Remote Control

EJECTbutton: Press to eject tape. EJECT is not available during recording.

Cassette Compartment

POWER /

Video _ _ "lT:_T&=I

Input

STOP_JECT

PLAY

Connector _",r_ JTi / / i / '_

Audio Input_ / / I X

Connector CHANNEL i/• /Remote RECORD REWIND/

(L/R) TRACKING/V-LOCK /Sensor SEARCH

Multi Function Display

FAST

FORWARD/

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.

*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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Power Indicator

Lights up when power is on.

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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VCR_ VCR Indicator

HI-FI | Lights up when the

VCR/TV selector is

Clock/Statue/Channel/Speed Display set to VCR

Displays the current time. Briefly displays VCR status

when a function button is pressed. Hi-Fi Indicator

Briefly displays the channel number, or "L1" or "L2" Lights up when Hi-Fi audio is

when a channel or line input is selected, monitored in Playback Mode.

Briefly displays the recording speed when SPEED is

pressed.

AC Power Plug

While plugged into an AC outlet, the

VCR consumes 3.0 W of electrical

power in off condition.

Audio Input Connector

(UR)

Video Input Connector

AUD

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Video Output

Connector

VHF/UHF Antenna

Input Terminal

VHF/UHF Antenna

__ Output Terminal

Audio Output

Connector (L/R)

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

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Turn VCR Power on.

O Press and hold both PLAY and

CHANNEL • on the VCR for more

than 5 seconds.

• The power shuts off.

3 Do "Initial Setup (Ready to Play)"

on page 4.

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Realice la ¢onexi_n de la antena oTV per cable antes de encllufat el cable de CA.

La videograbador_iniciar&aL_cm_ticamentelat_j_ci6nde loscanalesy de_reIo] ede_hufar elcabledeCA,

Pars Ant/Cable ÷ VCR ÷ TV

(_ Conecte el cable de la antena al

terminal IN FROM ANT del VCR.

Conecte el terminal OUT TO TV

del VCR a la entrada de la antena

VHFtUHF del TV con el cable RF

Pars Sistema Diaital de Satelite {DSSV Convertidor de cable ÷ VCR ÷ TV

Conecte la salida de convertidor

de cable al terminal IN FROM

ANT,

Conecte el terminal OUT TO TV

del VCR a la entrada de la antena

VHFIUHF del TV con el cable RF

incluido.

Eneienda el TV y cambie al canal 3.

Enehufe el cable de CA.

La videograbadora ee eneender_i e

iniciar_ Iae fijaeiones de los eanales y

del reloj.

• Si no aparece la pantalla de abajo,

compruebe la conexi6n del VCR-TV y

si el canal del TV est#. a 3, intennte

cambiando al canal 4.

• Para cambiar el canal de salida del

VCR, consulte Ins inetrucciones de

"Canal de salida del VCR _en la p&gina

12 de Ins operaciones avanzades.

IEnchate el cable de CA.1

Gamble el idioms

luego de la fijacidn

inicial (pars su

ayuda veala

p&gina 12 de Ins

operaciones

avanzadas.)

[ PRECAUCI_N , ,

AJ usar cables c_axiales RF del tipo '1uerca,

apri6telos solamente con los dedos. Un apriete

exeesivo puede daSar los terminales,

3 _e fijaeiones se reelizan

autom_itieamente. Cuando termina lee

fijaeionee, aparecer_ Is eiguiente

pant_lla.

_IVC_ CHANNEL

8£T71NG CN 10

AUTO CLOCK SET

C L T_

Si apareee en la pantaUa '_UTO

CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE

(FIJACION AUTOMATICA DEL RELOJ

ES INCOM PLETO)", Ajuete el reloj

como se describe a continuaeidn.

&JT¢_ CL_ S_T IS

iNoa'_ pLaTE

PL_E _ CLOC_ BY

SiestA usando un convertidor de TV per

cable yen su area hay un canal de Public

Broadcast Station (PBS), ajuste su

convertidor al canal PBS de su area.

Si estA usando un receptor DSS, este debe

estar apagado.

Si la fijacidn ha sido incompleta.

1Presione la teela ACTION en el

control remoto pars visualizar la

pantalla del mend CLOCK.

_PLr

Note to CABLE system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installers attenlion to Article 820-40 of the I

NEe in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) that provides guidelines for proper I

grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding I

system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical I

Panaeonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Matsuehita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panaeonic Sales Company ('PSC'),

Division of Matsuehita Electric of Puerto Rico, inc.

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Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

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LSQT0631A

S0203-0

• Los botones de funciones no funcionan

durante la configuresidn iniciaL

• Pars retirar un cassette durante el ajuste

autom_tico, presione EJECT en el control

remoto o STOP dos yeses en el aparate. En

este case, los ajustes de los canaJesy la

horn se deben hacer manuaJmente. Pars los

ajustes selesdone la pantaJla MENU. (Vea

la p.12 de Ubro de Operadones

Avartzadas).

• Dependiendo de Ins condiciones, el ajuste

autom_.tico puede durst m&s de 30 minutos.

En ese caso, presione STOP pars detener el 3Presione dos yeses la teela ACTION

ajuste automA_co y reetios los ajustes pars poner el RELOJ en marcha y

manuaJmente en la pantalla MENU. (Veala salir.

p.12 de Ubro de Operaciones Avanzadas).

2 Preeione • • pars eeleceionar el mee

y • para ajustar. De Ia misma forma,

seleccione y ajuste Ia fecha, abe,

hera y DST (Hera de Verano).

1Inserte una cassette.

2 Presione PLAY pare reproducir el

cassette.

• si el cassette no tiene la leng0eta de

prevenci6n de grabaci6n (p. 3), se inicie la

repreducoi6a automdticamente.

[Nile especiales durante la grabaci6n]

• Presione FF o REW pare b_squeda de

escenas hacia delante/hacia atrAs.

Presione PLAY pare liberar.

Duranle la b_squeda, cede vez que

presiene FF o REW se eatable le

veloeidad come sigue:

[SLP] aprox. 21X *-*apro×. 9X

[LP] apro×. 9X,4, apro×. 7X

[SP] apro×. 7X+* apro×. 3X

Si la imogense interrsmpecon lavelcoidadde

21x,9xo 7×,cambie_ vebcidad a9x,7x o 3x.

• Presiene PAUSE/SLOW para imagen

Fija (Congelada).

Presione PLAY pare liberar.

• Presione PAUSE/SLOW en el mode

de Imagen fija para in&genes cuadro a

cuadro. Presione PLAY para liberar.

• Mantenga pulsado PAUSE/SLOW en

el mode de imagen fija para imAgenes

en c&mara lenta.

Presione PLAY para liberar.

3 Presione STOP para detener el

cassette.

• Presione REW o FF en eI mode de

parade pare rebobinado/avance rdpido

del cassette.

• Presione EJECT en el control remote, o

STOP/EJECT en el VCR para expu]sar

el cassette.

11)Presione PROG

2) Presione • pare visualizer la

pantalla de Programaci6n.

2 1) Para ajustar Ia FECHA de

grabaci6n, presione _• pare

seleccionar: 1-31 = una vez, o

DIARIO = ala misma

hera de lunes a viernes

o SEMANA = a la

misma hera cada

semana y presiene •

para ajustar.

Orden bare eleeir

Ejemplo r8-9.---.-. 3_-- _-- 2-----8i,_

Feohe de hay 7 &;V Oreenl_ra_egi_ D_I0

2) Para los ajustes siguientes,

presione A• pare seleccionar y

presione • pare ajustar los tiempos

de INICIO/PARADA, CANAL, o

entrada de LINEA, y velocidad del

cassette (SP, LP, SLP).

Presione PROG pare finalizar el

programa.

3 Presione A• pare seleccionar un

nQmero qua no est& usando pare

ingresar mas programas y presione •

pare ajustar. Luego repita el paso 2.

Presione nuevamente

PROG para sa]ir.

4 Presione POWER off pare ajustar el

temporizador.

(Se ilumine"TIMER" en e! panel delantero)

1Inserte el cassette con leng(Jeta de

proteeci6n de grabaci6n (p. 3).

• La elimentaei6n del VCR se active,

En la pantelle Multi Funci6n se ilumine

'VCR".

2 Presione OH &V, o las teclae de

nDmeros para seleccionar el canal.

3 Presione SPEED pare seleccionar la

velocidad de grabaci6n (p. 3)

• SP = ReproducciSn est_nder,

• LP = Large duraoi6n,

• SLP = Superlarga duraoi6n.

4Presione REC pare comenzar a grabar.

• Pare eliminar escenes indeseades,

presione PAUSE!SLOW pare haeer una

pause, y al presionar nuevamente

continua la grabeef6n.

5 Presione STOP para detener la

grabaci6n.

• Gtababi6n de en toque,

Presionb REC repetidamente pare ajustar

le duraoi6n de la grabaci6n come sigue:

come sigue: 30 rain. -_ 1 hr _,- 1:30hr ÷

2:00 -_ 3:00 ÷ 4:00 ÷ Salida.

La VCR se apagara autom_ticamente en en

intervalo selecoionado de tiempo.

• Vet un banal y greber otto.

Presione VCRiTV,

(La indioaci6n VCR se apagara en la

'Msualizaoi6n de MultFFunci6n")

÷Selecoione caneles de TV (Mientras

permanece grabando)

• Sbleceiene banelbs con VCR.

Presione VCRiTV (la indicaci6n _'VCR" se

encender& en la vizualizaoi6n multi-funef6n)

÷Selecoione canales en su VCR.

a 1)Presione PROG.

2) Presione • •para seleccionar la

linea.

Presione &• pare

seleccionar programa

deseado.

C Pare reemplazar programa._

1) Presione • pare

desplegar menu.

2) Repita paso 2 (vet

ardba) pare introducir

el nuevo programa.

Pare canceler programas...

,,_ Presione ADD/DLT

d Presione PROG Pare terminar

programacion.

Presione POWER y luego STOP dentro

de los 10 segundos pare canceler la

grabaci6n con tempofizador (el indicador

TIMER se apagar& en la Pantalla de Mufti-

Funci6n)

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±_ I ± ; • o'o; _. •

Verifique los siguientes puntos una y otra yes siesta teniendo probiemas con su VCR

(BO : Haga referencia en le instruciones de funoionamiento [Operaciones B_sioas])

(AO : Hege referoocoia el la instruciones de funcionamiento [Opereciones Avanzadas])

|-_1 III gt I ,,t t_I |-_115 l, lJ t_I IJ al;tI I

Le unidad no enciende ....

Revise qua el cordon de alimentaoi6n do AO este correctamente

conectado ala tome de pared.

Prosione el bot6n "POWER pare el encendido de la unidad.

Vefifique qua la fuento de alimantaci6n est_ activada.

No se pueden grabar progmmas de TV

No se puede efectuar grabaci6n con

temporizador...

No hay imagen de reproducoi6n, o la

imagen de reproducoi6n tiene ruidos

o contiene rayas...

En la reproducoi6n de ere€toe Ponge elControl do B!oqueo Vertical del televisor en

especiales, la imagen puede contener "MANUAL" y luego realice el ajuste

algunos saltos verUcales cuando se

utilize un televisor con Control de

Bloqueo Vertical Aaron&rico...

No se puede controler el VCR...

NO funeiona el control remote...

Los botches "ACTION" We oPROG"

no responden...

No se pueden vet los programas en

ef televisor...

Revise Ins conexiones entre VCR, antena e_tema o cable y TV.

Verifique la selecci6n de conexiones {Be p. 4, AO p 3)

Vefifique qua su sistema de antenl_e (Cable o TV) est6n

correctamente seleccionados. Yea "Channels" (AO p. 12).

Aseg0rese qua la pestai_a en el cassette do g_abaci6n est6

intacta (BOp. 3).

Compruebe que el reloj ha side ajustado ala hera y _ha actual.

Aseg0rese do qua la caja de CableiDSS {si se utilize) se

deja eneendido y est_ sintonizado al canal a grabar.

Ajuste Ins horns de comienzo y deteci6n de grabaci6n

correctamente (Be p. 6)

Aseg0rese de qua ha apagado el VCR antes de la grabaci6n

(SO p S)

La grabaci6n con temporizador quiz_s no pueda realizarse o

continuarse si so produiera ann interrupci6n de ¢orriente antes

o de,ante una grabeci6n con temporizador, incluso dr_spu6s de

restablr_cido el fluido elf_ctrico.

Selecci_ne el canal 3 o 4 en et televisor, do mode qua

corresponda con e] canal de salida del videograbador (3 o 4)

(Be p. 4), O seleccione UNE.

Ajuste el selector vc RFfV a "VC R".

AjUS_ el control TRACKING en una do Ins dc,s dir_cbnes. (Be p. 3)

Pruebe a realizer la Iimpieza do cabezales. (Be p. 3)

Aseg0rese de qua el apafato est_ eneendido.

Revise las piles del control remote

Aseg0rese de qua el BLOQUEO DEL VCR est6 _ustado a

INACTIVe (AO p. 10}

AsegOrese de qua no est_ funeionando una grabaei6n con

temporizador.

Aseg0rese de qua el apa_ato es_ encendido.

AsegOrese de que el control remote estd on le mode de VCR

Apunte el control remote derectamente al sensor remote del

Yon. {Be p. 7)

Evite qua ningt_n obieto intorrumpa la sepal del control remote.

Revise Ins piles det control remote (Be p. 3)

Aseg0rese de qua el BLOQUEO DEL VCR est6 aiustado a

INACTIVe (AO p. 10}

Si ei sensor _moto _3cive directamente la Ius delfluo_scente o Iuz

solar pued_ causer inteffe_r_ia con la seRal del control remote.

Verifique las conexiones entre VCR, cable o antena y TV.

Prosione el bot6n VCR papa el mode do "vc R". (AO p 2)

Revise Ins batefias del control remote. {Be p. 3)

AsegOrese qua la TV este encendida

Aseg0rese qua la TV est6 co nr._ctado ala salida do la VCR

(YOn Out).

Vefifique conexiones entre VOR,cable o antena y TV.

Ajuste el selector VCRiTV e "TV". (Be p. 5, AO p.10)

Aseg0rese qua la apropiada serial fee sele_ionada.

No se puede introdocir la oaesette de Inserte el cassette con el lade do la ventana haole arriba y la

pe_taffa do grabaci6n frente a Usted.

video,., Verifique que no tonga ning0n cassette dentro del aparato

NO se puede ex_raer la caesette de Inserte o conecte completamente el cable de alimentaci6n de

video,., ACa la tome de pared.

La c4_sse_e de v_deo es e×pulsada al Aseg0rese que la pesta_a do grabaci6n del cassette este

dar oomienzo a una grabaei_n o al intacta. {Be p. 3)

desactivar la alimentaci6n pare la

grabaci6n con tepofizadon_

En el mode de Detecoi6n, el motor Pare activar r&pidemente el mecanismo de reprodu_ci6n, et

(CILINDRO) sigue girando.., cilindro sigue rotando durannte 3 minutes. Esto disminuye et

tiempo de respuesta desde la parade haste la _roducci6n o

haste la el mode de b0squsda on rebobinado

Si no puede resolver su problema, per favor comunicarse aI Centre de

Ilamadas del Cliente pare asisteneia del produc_o aI 1-800-211-PANA(7262).

Pare Iocalizar un centre de servicios autorizado, llama sin eosto al

1-800-21%PANA(7262) o envie un correo a : [email protected]

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__ Press ACTION

r_E.VOTEWATt_,NO :O_J

_,_o_,_-o_, ,_ tO display MENU.

AUTo V_p_'_,, :ON

@£-'LES_:_,V • •

==Language

• Channels

1) Press &V to select 1) Press _ • to se!ect

language item. CHANNEL.

2) Press • repeatedly. 2) Press AV te select

I__OT_W&_J_N"_ :ON

For English

For Spanish

Epg_'_ _/_r ur_ NON

p._og _ _rt_Eurl C_J_

II'.......

For French

3) Press ACTION to exit.

"ANTENNA," then

press • to set

your anlenna system

("TV_'or "CABLE."

3) Press &V to select

"AUTO SET," then

press •.

• If you use Cable

Box, set it to the

PBS channel in your

time zone.

• After Channe! Auto

Set is finished, Auto

Clock Set will be

performed.

• VCR's Output Channel

t) Press _ 1o select

"VCR'S OUTPUT CH."

r_MOrE WN_p, Ne :O_4

AUTO _HJ=. _F :O_F

AUTO V(,I"_'TV :O:4

2) Press •.

3) Press ACTION,

After 3 seconds

_J)r o N4'dT-O_F :Or-_

• To Make Corrections,

repeat steps 1) ~ 3).

• Clock

1) Press • • to select

CLOCK.

• Time Zone

Adjust

(Only when AUtO Clock

is set.)

t) Press • • to select

CLOCK.

2) Press AV to select

"MANUAL," and press

• . (For Auto Cbck Set,

selecV'AUTO CLOCK 2) Preas AV to asfect

SET.") 'q-IME ZONE

ADJUST"

("TIME ZONE ADJUST '_

appears only when

aute clock is set.)

3) Press _V 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

subtm_ or add

hour(s) as n_assary.

3) Press ACTION,

• "T{ME ZONE

ADJUST" returns to

"0" if clock is set

manually.

To add channel:

Select channel with NUMBER keys and

press ADD/DLT.

To delete channel;

Select channel with CN _ or NUMBER

keys and press ADD/DLT.

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:OEF.

Keep these time changes in mind when

programming VCR for timer recordings.

Panasonic"

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

(AdvancedOperations)

For Basic operations, see the separate

"Basic Operations _instruction book.

nmnl_4181m

Models No. PV-V4523S

Table of Contents

Multi-Brand Control Feature ..................................... 2

Advanced Connections (CableiDSS) ....................... 3

MTS Broadcast ......................................................... 4

VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ......................................... 5

Tape Operation .................................................... 6, 7

Before Requesting Service ...................................... 8

Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................... 9

Special VCR Features ........................................... 10

On-Screen Displays (OSD) .................................... 11

Reset Language,Channels,Clock, VCR's Cutout Channel... 12

As an ENERGY STAR ÷ Partner,

Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

has determined that this product or product

model meets the ENERGY STAR ®

guidelinas for energy efficiency.

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,

operate or adjust this product, Please save this manual.

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The Remote Control can be set to control some TV functions.

1 Find your TV Brand Code Number from those shown below.

2 setupfor TV control,

-_-hold down TV button,

-_-enter code with NUMBER keys.

3 Confirm code entry,

_.- press POWER to turn your TV on or off.

• See table below for controllable functions in each mode.

• Repeat setup after remote battery reptacement.

• Remote will not control every TV made by the manufacturer listed, if you get no

response, your partbular unit cannot be controlled. There are NO additional codes for

the products licted, if your product is not listed, then the remote is not compatible with

that product.

If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN terminals, you can connect your VCR

to them to receive higher quality picture and sound.

VCR

IN FROM ANT

_VHF_HF

VIDEO IN

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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.)

t VCR TV

VCR All VOL UP/DOWN

VCRjTV, PLAY, STOP, EJECT, SAP/Hi-Fi, DISPLAY, POWER, INPUT, ENTER,

TV FF, REW, PAUSE/SLOW, REC, NUMBER keys, CH UP/DOWN

SPEED, CMiZERO, RESET COUNTER, TAPE POSITION VOL UP/DOWN

(_ Connect the VCR's VIDEO OUT jack to the TV's VIDEO IN jack.

(_ Connect VCR's LiR AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's L/R AUDIO IN jacks.

Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV (Monitor/Receiver) to "VIDEO."

• Not all functions listed may be controllable.

• in TV mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing NUMBER keys for channel

selection.

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Panasonic ....................... 01,02

Quasar ............................ 01,02

RCA ...................................... 03

GE ......................................... 03

Zenith .................................... 04

Magnavox .............................. 05

Sylvania ................................. 05

Sharp ............................... 06, 07

Sony ...................................... 08

Toshiba ................................. 09

Sanyo .................................... 10

Fisher .................................... 10

JVC ....................................... 11

Hitachi ................................... 12

MitSubishi ........................ 07, 13

Samsung ............................... 14

Gold Star ................... 15,18, 17

• Some manufacturers use severai 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.

• With a Cable Box (VCR =1_Cable Box)

BOX

VCR

• Connect With Two Cable Boxes

VCR

CABLE BOX

_[_

• view any

(including

scrambled)

channel.

• use VCR

Remote

Control to

select

channels

without using

Multi-brand

control feature.

• record and

view both

scrambled and

unscrambled

channels if

additional

TV equipment is

added. This

connection

requires: two

convetta_

boxes, an AfB

switch, and a

2-way eqfitler.

record

scrambled

channels.

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.

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

1 Press SAP/Hi-Fi to display audio mode.

(Display disappears after 5 seconds.)

Press SAP/Hi-Fi repeatedly

to select desired mode.

• Refer to "Receivable

Broadcast Types" on page 4.

• Arrow indicates selection.

3 Make a recording.

See p. 5 of "Basic Operations" Instruction book.

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*.

MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast

MultFchanne! Television Sound Stereo (main language)

and Secondary Audio Program (sub language)

broadcasts are being received simultaneously,

Select STEREO or SAP audio mode,

STOP 12 OOAM CH 02

0:00:00

(0STEREO • SP

STOP 12:00AM CI4 02

0:00:00

_(_STEREO • SP

STOP 12:00AM CI4 02

0:00:00

STEREO SP

STOP 12 OOAb' CH 02

0:00:00

STEREO SP

SAP

_ONO •

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.)

NIFI_L

NIF]_

_JO_MAL

• Arrow indicates

selection,

Press SAP/Hi-Fi repeatedly

to select desired mode.

• Select "HIFI(L!R)" or

"HIFI(L)" or "HIFI(R)" to

listen to stereo recordings in

stereo sound.

Select "NORMAL" for

monaural sound.

MTS Stereo broadcast

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast.

Select STEREO audio mode.

• If stereo broadcast is weak and display flickers,

select MDNO audio mode for possible better results.

SAP broadcast

Secondary Audio Program (sub language) broadcast.

Select SAP audio mode for the sub language,

• 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.

MONO broadcast

Normal monaural sound broadcast,

Equipped with dl_-TV Noise Reduction for true I

MTS reproduction, dI=<TV Noise Reduction is

required for good stereo separation and audio

fidelity, dBx_is a registered trademark, and is

licensed by d_ _Technology Licensing.

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,

press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

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.

E_,L

r_-_ 8ENt0H :RE_

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.

Locates end point of recording for continuity.

1 Press SEARCH twice to display SEARCH

in Stop or Play mode.

Press FF to start

PROGRAM END

SEARCH.

• TO cancel_ press

PLAY or STOP.

Play begins at search

end. To search forward

or back 1 index, press

FF or REW whi_e

screen left is displayed

(10 sac.).

• TO cancel, press

PLAY or STOP.

• To Calculate Index Number

Example 1:

To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press

REW.

t 56 7

Example 2:

To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press

EF.

NOTE: _,indicates start points of each recording.

Examples of Program End Search.

• _ End Point

• _ " End Point

ifseoroh

End Point exceeds a few

seconds in

BLANK area.

Upon locating end point,

-_ search continues 7 sec. past end point,

-_ tape rewinds to 10 sec. before end point,

-_ tape plays to end point and stops.

• If Program End Search is started very

close to an index mark, that mark may be

skipped over.

• To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.

• If Index Search is started very close to an

index mark, that index mark may not be

counted in the search.

Set to playback a recording aver and aver.

1 Press ACTION to display menu,

AUtO V_TV :ON

8£:LE5% :_, • _: •

Press AV to selecl

REPEAT PLAY and

press • to set ON or

OFF.

ON :Play repeats at tape et_d

or if u_recorded portion

over 30 sac is detected

Press ACTION to return to normal screen,

To quickly return to a specified tape location.

1 Press DISPLAY during play

to display Counter.

Press RESET

COUNTER st desired

position to reset to

'O:OO:O0_.

3 Continue to record, playback, etc.

4 Press STOP.

@4 ¢2

4!-

Press CM/ZERO in Stop

mode to start ZERO

SEARCH.

• Unit will go into FF or

REW mode and stop at

the last point the

Counter was set to

0:O0:00.

VCR fast forwards (skips) over 1~3 minutes

of recorded tape.

1 Press CM/ZERO in Play mode,

• Press CMiZERO repeatedly to change

skip time as shown below.

PLAY

1st Press ---_q rain Skip

2rid Press---,-2 rain Skip

3rd Press---,-3 rain Skip

• No indication appears.

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,

press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

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.)

No power...

TV program cannot be recorded...

Timer recording cannot be

performed...

There is no playback picture, or the

playback picture is noisy or contains

streaks...

Special effects playback, picture may

contain some vertical jitter when using

a TV with an Automatic Vertical Hold

Control...

VCR cannot be controlled...

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VCR cannot be remote controlled...

ACTION and PROG buttons do not

respond...

Programs cannot be viewed on TV...

Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

Set POWER bulton to on.

Make sure power source is active.

3"I1|i1_1"1

• Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and

TV.

• Check connections selection. (BOp. 4, AO p. 3)

• Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is

correctly set. (Channels [AO p. 12])

• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)

• Confirm that clock is set to current time and date.

• Make sure CableiDSS box (if used) is left on and tuned to

channel to be recorded.

• Set recording start!stop times correctly. (BOp. 6)

• Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (BOp. 6)

• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a

power interruption occurs before or during a Timer

Recording, even after power is restored.

• Setect channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel

(3 or 4) (BOp. 4) or select LINE.

• Set VCR,."TV selector to _VCR."

• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (BOp. 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.

• Make sure VCR power is on.

• Make sure Remote is in VCR mode.

• Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR.

(BOp. 7)

• Avoid any object blocking signal path.

• Check Remote batteries. (BOp. 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. (BOp. 3)

• Make sure TV power is on.

• Make sure TV is set to output of VCR.

• Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and

TV.

• Set VCP,i'rv selector 1o _TV." (BO p. 5, AO p.!0)

• Make sure proper signal source is selected.

Video cassette cannot be inserted... . Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing

you.

• Check if a tape is already in the unit.

Video cassette cannot be removed... • Confirm Power Ptug is futly inserted into an AC outlet.

Video cassette ejects when a . Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)

recording is started or the power is

turned off for timer recording...

In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) • To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate

continues to rotate.., for about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from

Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search

mode.

If yea cannot resolve the problem, )lease call the Customer Call Center for product

assistance at 1-800-211 -PANA (7262).

To locate an authorized servieenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262).

or send e-mail to : [email protected]

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Mateashita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonio Way Seoaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC"),

Division of Mateeshita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infanteda. Km. 3.5 San Gabriel _ndustrial Park,

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00385

(Rear connection shown.)

VCR

(HiFi)

IN FROM ANT.

VCR

(HiFi)

Front of VCR VIDEO IN 2 L-AUDIO IN2-R

O O

(Front Audio [JR Video IN jacks

are also provided)

(_ 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 LfR OUT jacks on Playing VCR to AUDIO LiR 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.

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1 insert pro-recorded tape. Insert blank tape with record tab.

Press INPUT* to set VCR Input mode to LINEr

for Video Input (Rear) or to LINE2 for Video

Input (Front) (See "Selecting the Input Mode"

below.)

Press PLAY, then PAUSE/SLOW Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW

immediately to enter PLAY/PAUSE mode. immediately to enter RECiPAUSE mode,

The operation of steps 4 and 5 must be done on both playing

and recording VCRs at the same time.

4 Press PLAY to start dubbing.

Praying VCR starts playback.

Press PAUSE_SLOW to start dubbing,

Recording VCR starts recording,

5 Press STOP to stop dubbing. Press STOP to stop dubbing,

• To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV • Selecting the Input Mode

1 Turn your TV on and tune to the

Recording VCR channel (CH3 or CH4)

2 Set the VCR/TV Setector on the

Recording VCR to "VCR."

_1 " Dubbing tapes prolected with Copy

Guard will have poor quality results.

Method 1:

Press INPUT repeatedly,

Channel Number._- LINE1 _ LINE2

Method 2:

Press CH • / V.

Display will change as below.

L_INE2__t_-_2_-_3.* -_

• "LI" or "L2" lights on Multi-Function Display

(about 4 sec.) when LINEr or UNE2 is

selected.

• LtNEI: For rear audio/video connection.

LINE2: For front audio/video connection.

Caution : Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be

Printedin Indonesia *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,

LSQT0632A press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

S0203-0

1 Press ACTION to display menu.

If Multi-brand feature is used (page 2), and this To find oat the present 1ape position.

feature is set to on, a warning appears Tope position is displayed for VHS-C

whenever an invalid key is pressed in TV mode. Cassettes type, tapes under 30 minutes, and

some other tapes, but the position is not

co€feet,

Press AT to select

REMOTE WARNING

and press • to set ON

or OFF.

• If '_OFF," remote

warning wifl not appear

if ir_alid kay is pressed.

Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

The power shuts off at a preset time,

1PressTAPE PosmoN

to detect tape position.

_CTCC-_ST_ _srno_ J • "DETECTING TAPE

POSITION" only

1_r 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,

2 PressTAPE POSITION

to return to normal screen.

1Press ACTION to display menu.

Press &T to select

AUTO SHUT-OFF.

Press • repeatedly to

change shutoff time as When set to 'PN," picture is displayed

shown below, regardless of signal ctrongth.

OFF --_ 2 Hours --_ 4 Hours --_ 6 Hours

Press ACTION to return to normal screen,

• The shut-off countdown will not

function during Play or Record.

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The VCRiTV selection can be set to auto or

manual

1 Press ACTION to display menu,

0 Press _T to select

AUTO VCR/TV,

1 Press ACTION to display menu.

Press • • to select

and display CHANNEL.

Press &T to select

WEAK SIGNAL

DISPLAY, and press

• to set ON or OFF.

• 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,

Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

and press • to set ON IYI[IIII_I,I_II_I_I_:

or OFF.

• OFF(Manual): You select _VCR_or _TV"

mode using the VCRJTV

button on 1he unit or remote.

• ON(Auto): "VCR" mode is automatically

set when VCR is turned on,

or in Play mode.

Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

When set 1o ON, all operations except for timer

record and tape eject are prohibited, Useful for

households with small children,

To turn on, hold down

REC on the VCR in Stop

mode with no tape

inserted for 7 sac.

(P_ease ignore the NO

CASSETTE waming,)

To turn off, repeat above,

• 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),

• VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if clock is set,

REC

Function & Channel Displays

c _,_- When a function button

is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or

you change channels,

a 5 second display

appears.

Blank Tape/

No Video Signal Indications

When blank tape is detected during play,

or the current channel has no signal (with

Weak SignaI Display feature (p. 10) set to

OFF), the TV screen will turn solid blue.

VCR Status & Clock Displays

To display or remove Function Status

overlay at right, _-_

press DISPLAY*. Rec Time Remainin_

(OTR mode only,

See p. 5 of Basic

Operations book,)

Broadcast Audio

Being Received

Current Time

/Channe!

Tape Speed

(See p. 3 of Basic

Operations book.)

These displays will alert you to a missed

I operation or provide further instructions,

OSD Caution Page

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY If you attempt to set or reviewa Timer See page 6 of

PRESSING ACTION KEY Recording and the Clock is not set... Basic Operations

book

TURN VCR OFF After a Timer Program has been set... See page 6 of

Basic Operations

FOR TIMER RECORDING book

CHECK CASSETTE If you press REC on the remote See page 3 of

RECORD TAB control or VCR, and a cassette is Basic Operations

inserted with no record tab.., book

NO CASSETTE If you press PLAY, FF, PEW, or REC See page 5 of

on the remote control or VCR without Basic Operations

a cassette inserted.., book

TO CANCEL TIMER REC If you press POWER or STOP during See page 6 of

PRESS POWER THEN a Timer Recording... Basic Operations

STOP KEY (visible in VCR mode only) book

VIDEO HEADS MAY

NEED CLEANING

PLEASE INSERT HEAD If head cleaning becomes necessary See page 3 of

CLEANING CASSETTE while playing back a tape... Basic Operations

OR REFER TO MANUAL book

END :PLAY

If you press a function button other

VCR LOCK ACTIVATED than STOP/EJECT or POWER while See page 10

the VCR is in VCR Lock mode...

REMOTE CONTROL IS SET If you press an invalid key on the

TO TV MODE remote while in TV mode... See pages 2, 10

USE MCR : VCR KEY

*important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,

press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,

DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC

CORPORATION OF AMERICA

One Panasonic Way

Secaucus. New JerSey 07094 San Gabdel Industrial Park,

Carolina. Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonlc VHS VCR Products

Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty

If your product does not work propedy because of a detect in materials or workmanship, PanasoRie

Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonlc Sales Company (coltectively referred to as "the

warrantor') witl, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of

original purchase (%,.'arranty period* , at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished

parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be

madebythewarranto,

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

All components of VCR excepl One (1) Year Ninety (90) Days

item listed below

Video Tape (in exchange for Five (5) Days Net Applicable

defective video tape)

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, ii iiii_i!

DIVISION OF MATSUSHrrA

ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC. _ii_

Ave. 65 de Infanteda. Kin. 9.5 _!

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During the =Labor" warranty pen_d there wlil be no charge for labor. During the "Parts" warranty period,

there will be no charge for parts. You must mall-in your product dodng the warranty period.

If non-techargeable battedas are included, they are not warranted.

This wamanly only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United Slates or Puerto Rico.

This warranty is extended only to the original p(_rchaser of a new product which was not sold =as is".

Mail-In Service

For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:

Panasonto Services Compen

Customer Setvlcenter Suite

4900 George McVay Drive

McAnen, TX 78503

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company

(787) 750_4300 or fax (787)768-2910

When shipping the unit earetolly pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preterably in the origlnaJ

canon. Include a letter detailing the complaint and prey=de a day time phone number where you can be

reached.

tF REPAIR tS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRFD

TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE.

AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASF iii:ili:i_

CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH

PROOF OF PURCHASE. :::!::ii_i::i

Umlted Warranty Umits And EXclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defecls in matenals or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER _ ;!!_1 1

normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages whish

which result from ac_de_ts, misuse, _e, neg_cL mishar_ing, n_sapplica_, afferation, tauity :_:_:!!:!:::!:::

It3alal_f_G'% 5_Fup a_Ju,stm_3_ t misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line _

surge, _g.htning damage, modit_alio_, introduct3o_ of sand, humidly or Ik?Jida, commercial use such as _!! !!_

bctcl, offK:e. !'estaurant, or other besiness or rental use of _e preducL or service by anyone other than a ii_i::::::i_:::::

Factory

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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY ::

COVERAGE". THE WARRANTOR IS NOT MABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL :::::::: ::::

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THtS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH _i_iiii:::;;:::_::::.,e_

T)'IIS WARRANTY. (/_s ex_, this excludes damages for Lost time, cost of ha_-ing someone remove i:::;::iiii_i

or m-mstan an k-_talled unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or _i_::i_i

,nages, data or other recorded content. _ items listed are not exclusive, but are for _usfration only.) !_::iiiii_i

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, i_i::::ii:::;;_!i

ARE LIMITED TO THE PER OD OF THE L MITED WARRANTY. i _::::ii_ ::

So e donot.,owthe o, of , ntalorooo.e o,. al or i ii i ii : ii!

limitations On how tong an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you..:_::.:_._: ....................

This

warrant/gives you specific leg,I rights and you may a_so have other dghts which vary from state to '_;;;;i;_i

state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your _Ei?i!_*_;_

dealer or Servicenter. If the prodfem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor s i!i!!i!ii!_::

Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor, iiiii_

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR

RESPONSIBILITy.

1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)

For hearing or speech impaired TrY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)

(Visa. MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

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Panasonic PV-V4523S Owner's manual

Brand: Panasonic

Model: PV-V4523S

Category: Dictaphones

Type: Owner's manual

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