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... 2 Before Using 3 Connections and Initial Setup (Ready to connect, operate or adjust this product. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to Play 4 Playback / Record on a Tape 5 Timer Recording 6 Location of Controls 7, 8 Reset All VCR Memory Functions 8 Spanish (Español) Quick Use Guide 9, 10, 11 Limited Warranty / Customer Services Directory 12 As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this manual. Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions (Basic Operations) For advanced operations, see...
... 2 Before Using 3 Connections and Initial Setup (Ready to connect, operate or adjust this product. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to Play 4 Playback / Record on a Tape 5 Timer Recording 6 Location of Controls 7, 8 Reset All VCR Memory Functions 8 Spanish (Español) Quick Use Guide 9, 10, 11 Limited Warranty / Customer Services Directory 12 As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this manual. Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions (Basic Operations) For advanced operations, see...
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... electronic equipment. 5 USING ACCESSORIES Use only accessories recommended by a qualified service technician before use of time, disconnect all magnets away from power lines, electric light or power circuits and where it should be securely connected. If the unit is suddenly moved from the power source as well as a book case or rack, unless proper ventilation is used, make any adjustments not described in the unit. DO NOT OPERATE if liquid...
... electronic equipment. 5 USING ACCESSORIES Use only accessories recommended by a qualified service technician before use of time, disconnect all magnets away from power lines, electric light or power circuits and where it should be securely connected. If the unit is suddenly moved from the power source as well as a book case or rack, unless proper ventilation is used, make any adjustments not described in the unit. DO NOT OPERATE if liquid...
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.... To remove screen, press PLAY. Loading the Batteries 1) Open cover. 2) Insert batteries as a V-Lock control. - 3 - Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: Power On Approx. 18 W Power Off Approx. 0.95 W Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC color 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 NG CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL • Use " dry" type head cleaning cassette only. With...
.... To remove screen, press PLAY. Loading the Batteries 1) Open cover. 2) Insert batteries as a V-Lock control. - 3 - Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: Power On Approx. 18 W Power Off Approx. 0.95 W Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC color 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 NG CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL • Use " dry" type head cleaning cassette only. With...
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... you use a DSS receiver, it to the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) channel in Advanced Operations book. 3 Settings are void during Initial Setup. • To eject a tape during Auto Set, press EJECT on remote or STOP twice on remote to display CLOCK menu. Connections / Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Make all connections. Connecting (Select a method) For ANT./Cable ➛ VCR ➛ TV 1 Connect cable from ANT./CABLE VHF/UHF OUT TO TV 2 For DSS/Cable Box ➛ VCR ➛ TV 1 Connect your time zone. VCR...
... you use a DSS receiver, it to the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) channel in Advanced Operations book. 3 Settings are void during Initial Setup. • To eject a tape during Auto Set, press EJECT on remote or STOP twice on remote to display CLOCK menu. Connections / Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Make all connections. Connecting (Select a method) For ANT./Cable ➛ VCR ➛ TV 1 Connect cable from ANT./CABLE VHF/UHF OUT TO TV 2 For DSS/Cable Box ➛ VCR ➛ TV 1 Connect your time zone. VCR...
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... using Cable Box or DSS Receiver. • After 5 minutes in Pause mode, VCR stops to protect the tape and the video heads. Still (Freeze) Picture ➛ Press PAUSE/SLOW. ➛ Press PLAY to release. 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 play begins. Press EJECT on remote, or STOP/EJECT on VCR to set . If Auto VCR/TV (see "Manual Tracking Control...
... using Cable Box or DSS Receiver. • After 5 minutes in Pause mode, VCR stops to protect the tape and the video heads. Still (Freeze) Picture ➛ Press PAUSE/SLOW. ➛ Press PLAY to release. 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 play begins. Press EJECT on remote, or STOP/EJECT on VCR to set . If Auto VCR/TV (see "Manual Tracking Control...
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... times, CH (channel) or LINE input (p. 9 of Advanced Operations book), and tape speed (p. 3). Then repeat step 2. P DT START STOP CH SPD 1 13 2:00p 3:20p 02 SLP 2 14 7:00p 7:30p 10 SP 3 4 SELECT : SET : EXIT : PROG 1) Press to display. 2) Repeat Step 2 (above ) must be set to the Cable Box output channel and your Cable Box must be turned off to set the timer recording. ("TIMER" lights on Multi Function Display.) Notes • If you are using DSS receiver • When recording programs...
... times, CH (channel) or LINE input (p. 9 of Advanced Operations book), and tape speed (p. 3). Then repeat step 2. P DT START STOP CH SPD 1 13 2:00p 3:20p 02 SLP 2 14 7:00p 7:30p 10 SP 3 4 SELECT : SET : EXIT : PROG 1) Press to display. 2) Repeat Step 2 (above ) must be set to the Cable Box output channel and your Cable Box must be turned off to set the timer recording. ("TIMER" lights on Multi Function Display.) Notes • If you are using DSS receiver • When recording programs...
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... Universal Remote Control LIGHT button: When pressed, available buttons light and selected mode button (TV, VCR, or DSS CABLE) flashes 5 seconds. EJECT is pressed, light goes out in the dark. EJECT button: Press to zero) PAUSE/SLOW (Displays still, frame by frame, or slow motion picture) SAP/Hi-Fi (Selects audio mode for play or record) VOLUME UP/DOWN (Adjusts TV volume) LIGHT (Illuminates the remote) TV (mode) (Enables TV functions) DSS/CABLE mode (Enables DSS/CABLE functions) INPUT (For LINE or channel) PROGRAM (Displays Timer Program screen) NUMBER...
... Universal Remote Control LIGHT button: When pressed, available buttons light and selected mode button (TV, VCR, or DSS CABLE) flashes 5 seconds. EJECT is pressed, light goes out in the dark. EJECT button: Press to zero) PAUSE/SLOW (Displays still, frame by frame, or slow motion picture) SAP/Hi-Fi (Selects audio mode for play or record) VOLUME UP/DOWN (Adjusts TV volume) LIGHT (Illuminates the remote) TV (mode) (Enables TV functions) DSS/CABLE mode (Enables DSS/CABLE functions) INPUT (For LINE or channel) PROGRAM (Displays Timer Program screen) NUMBER...
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...; Make sure a tape is used. Flashes when a Timer Recording is set for a Timer Recording, or when One Touch Recording (OTR) is not inserted in the VCR. 1 Turn VCR Power on. 2 Press and hold both PLAY and CHANNEL on page 4. Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 - 8 - Location of Controls/ Reset All VCR Memory Functions Multi Function Display (FRONT DISPLAY) Power Indicator Lights up when power is present in Playback Mode. Timer Indicator Lights up when the VCR...
...; Make sure a tape is used. Flashes when a Timer Recording is set for a Timer Recording, or when One Touch Recording (OTR) is not inserted in the VCR. 1 Turn VCR Power on. 2 Press and hold both PLAY and CHANNEL on page 4. Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 - 8 - Location of Controls/ Reset All VCR Memory Functions Multi Function Display (FRONT DISPLAY) Power Indicator Lights up when power is present in Playback Mode. Timer Indicator Lights up when the VCR...
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.... Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for parts. As of Puerto Rico, Inc. Product or Part Name Parts Labor All components of VCR except item listed below , which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls...
.... Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for parts. As of Puerto Rico, Inc. Product or Part Name Parts Labor All components of VCR except item listed below , which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls...
PVV4624S User Guide
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... Multi-Brand Control Feature 2 Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS 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 Output Channel .. 12 As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Model No. Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions (Advanced Operations) For Basic operations...
... Multi-Brand Control Feature 2 Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS 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 Output Channel .. 12 As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Model No. Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions (Advanced Operations) For Basic operations...
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... Notes • Some manufacturers use several codes for one listed. • Some TV, Cable Box and DSS Box brands require you to turn your TV on the remote. (Table below for controllable functions in each mode.) Unit Mode VCR TV CABLE/ DSS VCR All VCR/TV, PLAY, STOP, EJECT, SAP/ Hi-Fi, DISPLAY, FF, REW, PAUSE/SLOW, REC, SPEED, CM/ZERO, COUNTER RESET, TAPE POSITION TV VOL UP/DOWN POWER, INPUT, NUMBER keys, ENTER, CH UP...
... Notes • Some manufacturers use several codes for one listed. • Some TV, Cable Box and DSS Box brands require you to turn your TV on the remote. (Table below for controllable functions in each mode.) Unit Mode VCR TV CABLE/ DSS VCR All VCR/TV, PLAY, STOP, EJECT, SAP/ Hi-Fi, DISPLAY, FF, REW, PAUSE/SLOW, REC, SPEED, CM/ZERO, COUNTER RESET, TAPE POSITION TV VOL UP/DOWN POWER, INPUT, NUMBER keys, ENTER, CH UP...
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.... 3 Set the VIDEO/TV selector of a channel unless you can connect your TV (Monitor/Receiver) to " VIDEO." You Cannot • record scrambled channels. • use VCR Remote Control to receive higher quality picture and sound. R VIDEO L VHF/UHF OUT TO TV IN 1 OUT TV CABLE BOX IN OUT IN OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO VHF/UHF VCR You Can • view any type of recording. • do a Timer recording of your VCR to them to select channels without using Multi-brand control feature...
.... 3 Set the VIDEO/TV selector of a channel unless you can connect your TV (Monitor/Receiver) to " VIDEO." You Cannot • record scrambled channels. • use VCR Remote Control to receive higher quality picture and sound. R VIDEO L VHF/UHF OUT TO TV IN 1 OUT TV CABLE BOX IN OUT IN OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO VHF/UHF VCR You Can • view any type of recording. • do a Timer recording of your VCR to them to select channels without using Multi-brand control feature...
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... 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. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on page 4. • Arrow indicates selection. 3 Make a recording. See p. 5 of "Basic Operations" Instruction book. 2 Press SAP/ Hi-Fi to display audio mode. (Display disappears after 5 seconds.) 2 STEREO SAP MONO Press SAP/ Hi-Fi repeatedly to select...
... 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. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on page 4. • Arrow indicates selection. 3 Make a recording. See p. 5 of "Basic Operations" Instruction book. 2 Press SAP/ Hi-Fi to display audio mode. (Display disappears after 5 seconds.) 2 STEREO SAP MONO Press SAP/ Hi-Fi repeatedly to select...
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... or Play mode, and then press NUMBER keys to normal screen. STOP 1 2 : 3 1AM CH 02 0 : 00 : 00 SP - 6 - ON :Play repeats at tape end or if unrecorded portion over . 1 Press ACTION to display menu. 2 MENU SET UP VCR SET UP CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR'S OUTPUT CH: 3 SELECT : SET: EXIT : ACTION Press to select "SET UP VCR," and press . 3 SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY : OFF AUTO SHUT-OFF : OFF FRONT DISPLAY : ON AUTO VCR/TV : ON TAPE SELECT...
... or Play mode, and then press NUMBER keys to normal screen. STOP 1 2 : 3 1AM CH 02 0 : 00 : 00 SP - 6 - ON :Play repeats at tape end or if unrecorded portion over . 1 Press ACTION to display menu. 2 MENU SET UP VCR SET UP CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR'S OUTPUT CH: 3 SELECT : SET: EXIT : ACTION Press to select "SET UP VCR," and press . 3 SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY : OFF AUTO SHUT-OFF : OFF FRONT DISPLAY : ON AUTO VCR/TV : ON TAPE SELECT...
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... . Tape remaining time display may not be precise. 2 Press TAPE POSITION (or wait 5 seconds) to return to normal screen. Tape Position and Tape Status Display To find out the present tape position and amount of recorded tape as shown below .) 1 Press ACTION to display menu. 2 MENU SET UP VCR SET UP CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR'S OUTPUT CH: 3 SELECT : SET: EXIT : ACTION Press to select "SET UP VCR," and press . 3 SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY : OFF AUTO SHUT...
... . Tape remaining time display may not be precise. 2 Press TAPE POSITION (or wait 5 seconds) to return to normal screen. Tape Position and Tape Status Display To find out the present tape position and amount of recorded tape as shown below .) 1 Press ACTION to display menu. 2 MENU SET UP VCR SET UP CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR'S OUTPUT CH: 3 SELECT : SET: EXIT : ACTION Press to select "SET UP VCR," and press . 3 SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY : OFF AUTO SHUT...
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... clock is set to current time and date. • Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on . • Check Remote batteries. • Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off . (BO p. 6) • Timer recording may contain some vertical jitter when using • Set TV's Vertical Hold Control to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference. There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks... • Select channel...
... clock is set to current time and date. • Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on . • Check Remote batteries. • Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off . (BO p. 6) • Timer recording may contain some vertical jitter when using • Set TV's Vertical Hold Control to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference. There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks... • Select channel...
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... done on the remote and try the button again. - 9 - Selecting the Input Mode Method 1: Press INPUT repeatedly. LINE2: For front audio/video connection. Caution : Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of steps 4 and 5 must be copyright infringement. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on both playing and recording VCRs at the same time. 4 Press PLAY to AUDIO L/R IN jacks on Multi-Function Display (about 4 sec.) when...
... done on the remote and try the button again. - 9 - Selecting the Input Mode Method 1: Press INPUT repeatedly. LINE2: For front audio/video connection. Caution : Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of steps 4 and 5 must be copyright infringement. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on both playing and recording VCRs at the same time. 4 Press PLAY to AUDIO L/R IN jacks on Multi-Function Display (about 4 sec.) when...
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... Stop mode with BLOQUEO DEL no VCR:INACTIVO tape inserted for timer record and tape eject are prohibited. SELECT : SET: EXIT : ACTION 3 SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET WEAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY:OFF SELECT : SET: EXIT : ACT I ON Press to select "SET UP VCR," and press . VCR Lock Feature When set to auto or manual. 1 Press ACTION to display MENU. 2 MENU SET UP VCR SET UP CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR'S OUTPUT CH: 3 Press to normal screen. SELECT : SET: EXIT : ACTION 3 SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY : OFF AUTO...
... Stop mode with BLOQUEO DEL no VCR:INACTIVO tape inserted for timer record and tape eject are prohibited. SELECT : SET: EXIT : ACTION 3 SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET WEAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY:OFF SELECT : SET: EXIT : ACT I ON Press to select "SET UP VCR," and press . VCR Lock Feature When set to auto or manual. 1 Press ACTION to display MENU. 2 MENU SET UP VCR SET UP CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR'S OUTPUT CH: 3 Press to normal screen. SELECT : SET: EXIT : ACTION 3 SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY : OFF AUTO...
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...VCR mode only) If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape... Blank Tape/ No Video Signal Indications When blank tape is detected during a Timer Recording... (visible in VCR Lock mode... See page 5 of Basic Operations book TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING After a Timer Program has been set ... VCR Status & Clock Displays To display or remove overlay at right, ➛ press DISPLAY*. See p. 5 of Basic Operations book.) Broadcast Audio Being Received Current Time REC 12 : 0 0AM CH 02 0 : 25 -0 : 1 2 : 3 4 STEREO SP SAP MONO Channel Counter Tape Speed...
...VCR mode only) If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape... Blank Tape/ No Video Signal Indications When blank tape is detected during a Timer Recording... (visible in VCR Lock mode... See page 5 of Basic Operations book TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING After a Timer Program has been set ... VCR Status & Clock Displays To display or remove overlay at right, ➛ press DISPLAY*. See p. 5 of Basic Operations book.) Broadcast Audio Being Received Current Time REC 12 : 0 0AM CH 02 0 : 25 -0 : 1 2 : 3 4 STEREO SP SAP MONO Channel Counter Tape Speed...
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... "AUTO SET," then press . • If you use Cable Box, set manually. MENU SET UP VCR SET UP CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR'S OUTPUT CH: 3 SELECT : SET: EXIT : ACTION 2) Press to select "MANUAL," and press . (For Auto Clock Set, select "AUTO CLOCK SET.") SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : EXIT : ACT I ON ("TIME ZONE ADJUST" appears only when auto clock is set the date, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time). 4) Press ACTION to start the Clock and exit this mode. VCR's Output Channel 1) Press to select "SET UP CHANNEL...
... "AUTO SET," then press . • If you use Cable Box, set manually. MENU SET UP VCR SET UP CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR'S OUTPUT CH: 3 SELECT : SET: EXIT : ACTION 2) Press to select "MANUAL," and press . (For Auto Clock Set, select "AUTO CLOCK SET.") SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : EXIT : ACT I ON ("TIME ZONE ADJUST" appears only when auto clock is set the date, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time). 4) Press ACTION to start the Clock and exit this mode. VCR's Output Channel 1) Press to select "SET UP CHANNEL...
