Thank you for choosing Panasonic Omnivision MODEL PV.4625S/PV-4655S/PV-4665S Video Cassette Recorder Changer Operating Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product and save this manual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Gu{a para r&pida consulta en espa,_ol est& includo.
Thin s You Should Know Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information at right. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your VCR. You'll want to keep this manual handy as your convenient VCR information source. Safety IIIII1[ _Date of Purchase ....
ImportantSafeguards and Precautions I INTRODUCTION I Careful attention has been given to this Video product to assure a quality standard devoted to your safety and enjoyment. This quality standard together with your personal responsibility for the safety of yourself and others, will contribute to your enjoyment. This Video product uses electrical energy and requires proper handling at all times. ]CAUTION IOUTSIDEANTENNA, NEC- _" I ] 1. 2. ,/_ 3. A 4. Z_ 5. Z_ 6.
Unpacking Unpacking Your VCR and Features Your VCR The accessories shown below are provided to help you use or set up your VCR. Optional accessories are also listed. Accessories Load the batteries in the Remote Control Remote Control VSQS1460 (PV-4625S) VSQS1464 (PV-4655S) VSQS1465 (PV-4665S) _-115 _' 6Yi ¢F-----b 1 Lift off the lid after pressing in and up on the latch with your thumb nail or other narrow object.
II VCR and Cassette Information IErase Protection (Record Tab) 1 I Reset all VCR Memory Functions Cassettes have a record tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased. This operation is convenient when moving the VCR to a new location, or if a mistake was made in the One Time VCR Setup section. Make sure a tape is not inserted in the VCR. To prevent accidental /=//_& 1) Turn VCR Power on. erasure, break off the tab with a screwdriver.
Basic Connection INDOOR _ _r_-,./--1 Cable -I-V OUTDOOR or ANTENNA (_) or ANTENNA \ Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV and connect it to the VCR (IN FROM ANT.) (VCR) \ Antenna Cable Set the Output Channel of your VCR to channel 3 or 4 (whichever is not being transmittedon by a LocalTV broadcast). RF Coaxial Cable (VGR-'I'V Connection Connect the VCR to your TV with the RF Coaxial Cable (OUT TO TV).
Case 1: Screw & Plug Type Terminal Case 1- Twin Lead Cable Only To VCR Terminal (Flat) Twin Lead 300 Ohm Cable UHF/VHF Band Separator (not supplied) TV 300-75 ohm Transformer (not supplied) VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable Case 2: Twin Lead & Coaxial Cables Case 2: Screw Type Terminal TV 75-300 ohm Transformer (not supplied) /HF or UHF _........--._/(o_ ..,,_'_ )_ II Ir_l/ UHF/VHF "_-JL.-.
Additional Connections All connections on this page are made with 75 Ohm coaxial cables. -[ Without a Converter/Descrambler Box 1 VCR IN FROM ANT. TV You can: 1) Use your VCR Remote Control to select channels. 2) Program one or more unscrambled channels for unattended recording. NOTE: You cannot record or view scrambled channels with this connection.
[With a DSS Receiver t IN FROM CABLE or Antenna You can: 1) Record and view any channel including scrambled channels; channel selection must be made at the DSS Receiver. IN FROM Satellite Dish OUT TO TV DSS TV 2) Program one channel for unattended recording. NOTE: The DSS receiver must be turned off to view programs from a cable box or antenna. See the DSS manual for details.
One Time VCR Setup The setup Please on pages 12 through read the instructions 14 is vital for proper carefully VCR and in the order NOTE: These first two pages contain reference material over the information before you begin setup procedure. operation. presented. needed for setup on pages 12 ~ 14. Please look Setup Overview You will be performing the following tasks: a Setting the language you want on-screen displays to appear in (English, Spanish, French).
Cable Box/DSS Receiver Code Number List If your cable box or DSS receiver is remote controllable, refer to this list during setup on page 13. Cable Box Brand Code Numbers Brand Archer ............................................... 29, 44, 88, 91 Cableview ............................. 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88 Citizen .................................. 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88 Curtis ........................................ 8, 9, 56, 61, 87, 90 Diamond .......................................
One Time VCR Setup When the VCR power is first turned on, the language select screen automatically appears. Follow along in the manual as you are guided through the setup procedure on the screen. [_Check [] 0n-ScreenLanguage,Cablebox/DSS receiver Setup,ChannelMemory,andAutoClock Turn powertheon.TV and VCR list before you begin. Tune your TV to the VCR channel (the same channel you set on the back of the VCR, CH3 or CH4). (see page6.) All "IV and VCR connections are made. (See pages 6~9.
Rotate and push the WHEEL to set the Cable box or DSS receiver code number that matches your brand from the list on page 11. • This determines whether the VCR will control your cable box or DSS receiver. If you use a cable box, tune it to channel 02. If you use a DSS receiver, tune it to any channel other than 200. - CABLE_0SS BOXSETUP-1 CHOOSE A COOS NUMBER FORI CABLE BOX/OSS FROM THE LIST MANUAL I RECEIVER IN OWNER'SI ANDI_NTER NUMBER.
One Time VCR Setup Alternative Instructions ,,,, Complete the following steps if, during one time setup, any of the following applies: ,_R, oouf,n_R 000 A You selected NO in step 4 on page 12 (you do not use a cable box or DSS receiver). B You selected connection method 2 (VCR-CABLE DSS BOX- TV) in step 5 on page 12. C You selected NO in step 7 on page 12 (your cable box or DSS receiver is not remote controllable). D You use a DSS receiver and selected YES in step 10 on page 13.
To Change On Screen Display To Set or Reset the Clock Language In case the clock is wrong, or a power failure occurred. 1 ......... 2 3 Rotate the Wheel to select the SETUP CLOCK SET CHANNEL language selection item. _: ENGLISH Push MENU to display the menu. {......... SETUPvcRMENU ......... (English: LANGUAGE, Spanish: SELECT ROTATE WHEEL' END MENU KEY IDIOMA, French: LANGUE) SET PUSH PUSH WHEEL 1 Push MENUto display the menu. Push the Wheel to change the language.
On Screen Displays Channel & Function Warning Display Whenever the channel is changed, the Channel number will appear for a few seconds on-screen. (Some station names may also appear.) (OSD) Displays These displayswillalert you to a missedoperationor providefurther instructions. 08I / and Instruction NO CH WNET I If no active channels are found for CHANNEL MEMORY... PLEASE CABLE PUSH FOUND CHECK ANTENNA CONNECTION THEN VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN When a function button is pushed (PLAY, FF, etc.
Playback a Tape [_Check [] [] [] list before Insert a cassette. you begin • VCR power comes on automatically. All connections are made. (See pages 6~9.) TV and VCR are plugged in. This indicator lights in the Multi Function Display. I --_VCR/--- / I _ " TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel (CH 3 or 4). @r_ PLAYto start playback. •Push Playback begins automatically if cassette has no record tab. (VCR or Remote Control) O. Push REW or FF to quickly locate a scene.
:ion J( q _) A |nlo.rvooo,,°. I| Your VCR is equipped with several time saving features as well as convenient automatic functions which make tape operation easier than ever. Repeat Play You can set your VCR up to play a recording over and over. O C_ME._ Push MENU menu. to displaythe MENU / / s_,c_oo_ / SET I _ Rotate the WHEEL to select "REPEAT PLAY", then push to select "ON" or OFF." O O_ ISELECT ROTATE tEND PUSH WHEEL MENU KEY SET INPUT SET / J UP VCR ......
I I One Minute Skip With this feature, you can skip over commercials 0 ZERO/1 MIN 0 recorded on a tape. Push ZERO/1 MIN in Play mode. • The VCR will go into FF search mode and skip over 60 seconds of recorded time. Then, normal playback will resume. 6oo Shuttle Variable Speed Search O The SHUTTLE Ring allows you to smoothly control the tape speed during special effects playback in both forward or reverse.
Record On a Tape [_Check [] [] [] Insert a cassette list before you begin. I All connections are made. (See pages 6~9.) VCR is Plugged in. TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel (CH3 or CH4). Multi Function Display with record tab. • VCR power comes on automatically. I 1 Push VCR CH A/v or NUMBERED keys to select a channel. O STOP CH02 • Or, push CHANNEL &/Y on the VCR. • To record from an outside source, push VCR CH &/T to select "LINE" (see page 21 ).
Co "n Your Ta es (Dubbin) Connections you'll need to make. Audio In ° For Model PV-4625S Playing (Source) VCR Recording TV for Monitoring (Editing) VCR udio Out • For Models PV-4655S/ PV-4665S To Monitor _ nsert into a pre-recorded tape the Playing (Source) VCR. (_ with record Insert a blank tab tape into the Recording (Editing) VCR. the Re-Recording I Turn the TV on and select its VCR channel (CH3 or CH4) on the Recording VCR.
Timer Recording Your VCR can be set up to do a recording while you are away or otherwise occupied. Up to 8 programs can be placed in memory. You can choose to record one time, daily, or weekly. [_Check [] [] [] [] [] PROG • If a program is already in memory, use the Wheel to select an unused program number. '---J'=' POWER O Rotate and push the WHEEL to select and set the DATE. Today's Date I WEEKL¥(sA'r_-,-7.-_8-g....
•. •" Cancel a Timer Recording: Recording is in progress Timer Recording Using VCR Buttons A timer recording can be set up using the buttons VCR. If necessary, the clock can also be set. on the Z Push the VCR POWER button to release the VCR from timer mode. 2 Push the STOP button within 10 seconds of pushing the VCR Power button to cancel the recording. The TIMER indicator goes out in the Multi Function Display• .
I QiI I MTS Broadcast/VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System (For Models PV-4655S and PV-4665S only) [_Check [] [] list before you begin The VCR is connected to a stereo TV, or a mono TV and stereo amp or receiver with speakers. The VCR and other components are plugged in and turned on. Connections In from Antenna ,o°a e and • When recording, you may monitor in stereo, by connecting the VCR to either a stereo TV, or a mono sound TV with stereo amp and speakers.
With the proper audio mode Selecting the Audio Mode for Recording setting, your VCR can: 1) record and playback an MTS stereo broadcast (main language) in stereo Hi-Fi. 2) record and playback a monaural broadcast (main language) or Second Audio Program (second language) on the Hi-Fi tracks for better quality monaural sound. 3) playback non Hi-Fi tapes in monaural. Select the type of broadcast and sound track you wish to record.
programming only. VCR Plus+ Set VCR Plus+ programming allows you to set most items of a timer recording by simply entering a special code found in TV GUIDE magazine as well as the TV listings in selected newspapers. In order for the VCR to read this special code, some set up is required. A Guide (VCR Plus+) channel number is assigned to each local broadcast and cable station.
[_Check [] [] [] list before you begin. VGR Plus+ O The clock is set. One Time VCR Setup is complete. (See pages 10~14.) VCR Plus+ Set Up is complete. (See page 26.) Push VCR Plus+ to display the VCR Plus+ screen. I° e [ [ L enter the PlusCode II vo.:.::i.... EN,_IVOR _LUSCO_E TO number. END ) Push the Numbered VCR Plus+ ENTERVCR_LUSOOOE • Refer to your local TV listings.
Special VCR Features _'Check [] [] [] list before you begin. All connections are made. (See pages 6~9.) VCR is Plugged in. TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel (CH3 or CH4). VCR Lock Feature When activated, this feature prohibits all operations except for timer recording, and tape eject. This is useful to prevent misoperation and protect your VCR from curious children. Hold down STOP/EJECT on the VCR for 7 seconds during Stop, or Power OFF mode.
Multi-Brand Control Feature The Remote Control may be set up to control some of the functions on your TV or Cable Box. TV Brand Code Numbers Panasonic .................................................... 01,02 Quasar ......................................................... 01,02 RCA .................................................................... 03 GE ...................................................................... 03 Zenith ................................................................
Before Requestin • Check the following points once again Service if you are having some trouble with your VCR. ° Check that the Power Plug is completely inserted to an AC outlet. • Check that the POWER button is set to on. "IV program can't be recorded... • Check the connections between the VL;H, the external antenna, and your TV. • Check that the band selected matches your antenna or cable TV system. (P.15) • Make sure that the record tab on the back of the cassette is still intact. (P.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para r ipida consulta Girar y oprimir videograbadora. Encienda el televisor (__ la rueda -FIJAR T 'ENE parR y la elegir TV UN Sl o NO. CAJA DE (_)EI televisor debe estar fijado al mismo canal que ha seleccionado en la parle trasera de la videograbadora (canal 3 o 4). O O pantalla O primir • parR idioma pantalla IPULSE vc. C.• ESPA I OL RECEPTOR DSS? | PULSE MENU : S I t",_Pil_ v_._ LA RUEDAI PULSEMENU j DE NUMERO LISTADOI ENSu.ANOOE ,.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para r ,pida consulta Girar y oprimir la rueda para [-- F,JA..E_ -- I IF.J•,E,cAN•, ,.s oE_1 Complete los siguientes pasos si ha efectuado una elegir y fijar el r" C._L_O LOCALI canal PBS de su iE,Ea,. :o,.__..O.DAI de las siguientes explicaciones durante su fijaci6n. local que est& J..OCE_R :PULSE _. RUEOAJ recibiendo en su FE""'NAR :PULSE "ENU J caja de TV por cable. • Si ud. rive cerca de una zona con diferente hora, fije el canal de su zona. BUd.
Si la hora y la hora veraniega es incorrecta, por favor siga los siguientes pasos: Raras zonas canal caso, veces, en caso de que ud. vive cerca de dos con hora diferente, el aparato puede elegir un PBS con diferente hora de su zona. En este haga los siguientes pasos: Introducir I Tome nota del canal que est& fijado en la pantalla y salga desde este modo oprimiendo el bot6n CH A. Esta indicaci6n aparece en la pantalla multifuncional.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para rfipida consulta f4 _lntroducir una cinta I_._)con la lena0eta. ............. _/_"_ - Ir]' • La videograbadora )_ _ se " _-1-_ p,,,_____Oprimir "_"-_/_1 t i i_ l e,egirel PA,ADA I _,,A,oo _ RuEoA / :PULSE _ RUEOA', L PARA TERMINAR PULSE PROG CA 02 canal. y fijar la fecha. irar y oprimir ladeRUEDA para elegir Fecha hoy __ • U oprimir CH A/V en la videograbadora.
I Ill Index of Controls Hi-Fi Indicator When Hi-Fi audio is monitored or played VCR Indicator Appears when the VCR/TV selector is set to VCR. (For Models PV-4655S and PV-4665S only) back, this indicator appears. _ J Power Indicator This indicator lights when power is turned on. VCR Hi-Fi _ Timer Indicator This indicator lights when the VCR is set for a Timer Recording, or if a length is set for normal recording.
Index of Controls COUNTER RESET See page 18. SPEED See pages 20, 27. VCR/-I-V See pages 12, 20, 21. VCR POWER See pages 12, 22, 23, 27. FAST FORWARD/SEARCH See page17. PLAY See pages 17, 21. STOP See pages 17, 20, 22, 23. REWIND/SEARCH See page 17. RECORD/TIME See pages 20, 21. ZERO SEARCH/1 MINUTE SKIP See pages 18,19. PAUSE See pages 17, 20, 21. SLOW See page 17. -- CATV CHANNEL UP/DOWN See page 29. TV VOLUME UP/DOWN See page 29. TV POWER See page 29.
