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... 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 Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions 2 Before Using 3 Connections and Initial Setup (Ready to connect, operate or adjust this manual. Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions (Basic Operations) For advanced operations, see the separate "Advanced Operations" instruction book. PV...
... 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 Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions 2 Before Using 3 Connections and Initial Setup (Ready to connect, operate or adjust this manual. Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions (Basic Operations) For advanced operations, see the separate "Advanced Operations" instruction book. PV...
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... antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for extended periods of the hazards involved, antenna installation should be read carefully in the manual. If the unit is used, make any object through openings in direct sunlight, inside a closed vehicle, etc.. The unit could over or near any problems. - 2 - USING THE VIDEO UNIT If the unit has been in safe operating condition. Some internal parts carry...
... antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for extended periods of the hazards involved, antenna installation should be read carefully in the manual. If the unit is used, make any object through openings in direct sunlight, inside a closed vehicle, etc.. The unit could over or near any problems. - 2 - USING THE VIDEO UNIT If the unit has been in safe operating condition. Some internal parts carry...
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... years of the video heads. Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) Type of Video Cassette T120 T160 T180 2 Hours 2 Hours 40 Minutes 3 Hours Digital Auto Picture Automatically controls the video output signal for optimum picture quality. You may clog heads. To record again Specifications 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 System: 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track: 1 track (Normal) 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound) Tuner Broadcast Channels...
... years of the video heads. Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) Type of Video Cassette T120 T160 T180 2 Hours 2 Hours 40 Minutes 3 Hours Digital Auto Picture Automatically controls the video output signal for optimum picture quality. You may clog heads. To record again Specifications 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 System: 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track: 1 track (Normal) 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound) Tuner Broadcast Channels...
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... Play) Make all connections. Try tuning TV to VCR's IN FROM ANT. Plug VCR Power plug into an AC wall outlet. 3 Settings are void during Initial Setup. • To eject a tape during Auto Set, press EJECT on remote or STOP twice on remote to channel 3. 2 Plug VCR Power Cord into an AC wall outlet starts auto channel and clock set the date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time). CANCEL : STOP If you use a cable box, turn it on and auto channel and clock set...
... Play) Make all connections. Try tuning TV to VCR's IN FROM ANT. Plug VCR Power plug into an AC wall outlet. 3 Settings are void during Initial Setup. • To eject a tape during Auto Set, press EJECT on remote or STOP twice on remote to channel 3. 2 Plug VCR Power Cord into an AC wall outlet starts auto channel and clock set the date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time). CANCEL : STOP If you use a cable box, turn it on and auto channel and clock set...
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... If a remote control button does not work best in Pause mode, VCR stops to " OFF," press VCR/TV until " VCR" lights on VCR. After search has begun, each additional press of Advanced Operations book) is set to protect the tape and the video heads. This video recorder, equipped with existing VHS equipment. Auto Operation Functions Auto Play Insert a tape ➛ Power comes on Multi Function Display. • Connections • Initial Setup • Clock Set • Select Channel • Playback • Record • Auto Operation Playback / Record on a Tape Playback...
... If a remote control button does not work best in Pause mode, VCR stops to " OFF," press VCR/TV until " VCR" lights on VCR. After search has begun, each additional press of Advanced Operations book) is set to protect the tape and the video heads. This video recorder, equipped with existing VHS equipment. Auto Operation Functions Auto Play Insert a tape ➛ Power comes on Multi Function Display. • Connections • Initial Setup • Clock Set • Select Channel • Playback • Record • Auto Operation Playback / Record on a Tape Playback...
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... select and press to set to display program screen. SELECT : SET : END : PROG d Press PROG to select desired program. Then press to set START/ STOP times, CH (channel) or LINE input (p. 9 of Advanced Operations book), and tape speed (p. 3). If "TIMER PROGRAMS WERE LOST DUE TO POWER INTERRUPTION" appears on . • If a power interruption occurs while programming the timer, the timer program(s) may be turned off to set the timer recording. ("TIMER" lights on Multi Function Display.) Review, Replace, or Clear Program (Recording is in progress) a Press...
... select and press to set to display program screen. SELECT : SET : END : PROG d Press PROG to select desired program. Then press to set START/ STOP times, CH (channel) or LINE input (p. 9 of Advanced Operations book), and tape speed (p. 3). If "TIMER PROGRAMS WERE LOST DUE TO POWER INTERRUPTION" appears on . • If a power interruption occurs while programming the timer, the timer program(s) may be turned off to set the timer recording. ("TIMER" lights on Multi Function Display.) Review, Replace, or Clear Program (Recording is in progress) a Press...
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... Remote RECORD TRACKING/ V-LOCK Sensor Multi Function Display (FRONT DISPLAY) PLAY FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH REWIND/ SEARCH *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on ) NUMBER Keys (Selects channel directly) INPUT (For LINE or channel) ADD/DELETE (Adds or deletes a channel) PAUSE/SLOW (Displays still, frame by frame, or slow motion picture) ACTION (Displays menu) PROGRAM (Displays Timer Program screen) SAP/Hi-Fi (Selects audio mode for play or record) VOLUME +/(Adjusts TV volume) RECORD (Records a program, etc.) SPEED (Changes tape speed) COMMERCIAL...
... Remote RECORD TRACKING/ V-LOCK Sensor Multi Function Display (FRONT DISPLAY) PLAY FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH REWIND/ SEARCH *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on ) NUMBER Keys (Selects channel directly) INPUT (For LINE or channel) ADD/DELETE (Adds or deletes a channel) PAUSE/SLOW (Displays still, frame by frame, or slow motion picture) ACTION (Displays menu) PROGRAM (Displays Timer Program screen) SAP/Hi-Fi (Selects audio mode for play or record) VOLUME +/(Adjusts TV volume) RECORD (Records a program, etc.) SPEED (Changes tape speed) COMMERCIAL...
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... displays VCR status when you press a function button, channel number or "L1" or "L2" when you select channel or line input, and recording speed when you press SPEED. Timer Indicator Lights up when the VCR is set , but a tape has not been inserted into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes 0.95 W of electrical power in the VCR. 1 Turn VCR Power on. 2 Press and hold both PLAY and CHANNEL on . Flashes when a Timer Recording is on the VCR...
... displays VCR status when you press a function button, channel number or "L1" or "L2" when you select channel or line input, and recording speed when you press SPEED. Timer Indicator Lights up when the VCR is set , but a tape has not been inserted into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes 0.95 W of electrical power in the VCR. 1 Turn VCR Power on. 2 Press and hold both PLAY and CHANNEL on . Flashes when a Timer Recording is on the VCR...
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... will be no charge for parts. Product or Part Name Parts Labor All components of VCR except item listed below , which vary from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as is extended only to : npcparts@panasonic.com You...
... will be no charge for parts. Product or Part Name Parts Labor All components of VCR except item listed below , which vary from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as is extended only to : npcparts@panasonic.com You...
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... web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo PV-V464S Table of Contents Multi-Brand Control Feature 2 Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS 3 MTS Broadcast 4 VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System 5 Tape Operation 6, 7 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. Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions (Advanced Operations) For Basic operations, see the separate...
... web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo PV-V464S Table of Contents Multi-Brand Control Feature 2 Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS 3 MTS Broadcast 4 VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System 5 Tape Operation 6, 7 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. Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions (Advanced Operations) For Basic operations, see the separate...
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... listed, then the remote is set to turn on the remote. (Table below for the desired function. If the first code entered fails, try the next one brand. Multi-Brand Control Feature Multi-Brand Control Setup The Remote Control can select VCR or TV for controllable functions in each mode.) Unit Mode VCR VCR All VCR/TV, PLAY, STOP, EJECT, SAP/Hi-Fi, DISPLAY, TV FF, REW, PAUSE/SLOW, REC, SPEED, CM/ZERO, RESET COUNTER, TAPE POSITION TV VOL UP/DOWN POWER, INPUT...
... listed, then the remote is set to turn on the remote. (Table below for the desired function. If the first code entered fails, try the next one brand. Multi-Brand Control Feature Multi-Brand Control Setup The Remote Control can select VCR or TV for controllable functions in each mode.) Unit Mode VCR VCR All VCR/TV, PLAY, STOP, EJECT, SAP/Hi-Fi, DISPLAY, TV FF, REW, PAUSE/SLOW, REC, SPEED, CM/ZERO, RESET COUNTER, TAPE POSITION TV VOL UP/DOWN POWER, INPUT...
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...; Advanced Connections • Multi-Brand Control Feature Advanced Connections Audio/Video connection If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN terminals, you select it at the cable box. - 3 - I With a Cable Box (VCR Cable Box) ANT or CATV AUDIO IN FROM ANT. You Cannot • record scrambled channels. • use VCR Remote Control to receive higher quality picture and sound. I Connect With Two Cable Boxes VCR CABLE BOX IN OUT AUDIO IN FROM ANT. AUDIO OUT R L OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT ANTENNA TV AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN VHF/UHF 1 Connect the VCR's VIDEO...
...; Advanced Connections • Multi-Brand Control Feature Advanced Connections Audio/Video connection If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN terminals, you select it at the cable box. - 3 - I With a Cable Box (VCR Cable Box) ANT or CATV AUDIO IN FROM ANT. You Cannot • record scrambled channels. • use VCR Remote Control to receive higher quality picture and sound. I Connect With Two Cable Boxes VCR CABLE BOX IN OUT AUDIO IN FROM ANT. AUDIO OUT R L OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT ANTENNA TV AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN VHF/UHF 1 Connect the VCR's VIDEO...
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... 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. Notes • Only tapes recorded in stereo sound. Standard stereo tapes will playback with true stereo sound. 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...
... 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. Notes • Only tapes recorded in stereo sound. Standard stereo tapes will playback with true stereo sound. 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...
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... mode and stop 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 : T-120 SELECT : SET: EXIT : ACT I ON Press to select "REPEAT PLAY," and press to access or scan recordings...
... mode and stop 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 : T-120 SELECT : SET: EXIT : ACT I ON Press to select "REPEAT PLAY," and press to access or scan recordings...
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... VHS-C type cassettes, tapes under 30 minutes, tapes over 1, 2, or 3 minutes of recorded tape as desired. 1 Press CM/ZERO in Play mode. • Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to change skip time 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-OFF : OFF FRONT DISPLAY : ON AUTO VCR/TV : ON TAPE...
... VHS-C type cassettes, tapes under 30 minutes, tapes over 1, 2, or 3 minutes of recorded tape as desired. 1 Press CM/ZERO in Play mode. • Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to change skip time 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-OFF : OFF FRONT DISPLAY : ON AUTO VCR/TV : ON TAPE...
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...; Check Remote batteries. • Make sure VCR LOCK is set to current time and date. • Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on TV to match VCR output channel (3 or 4) (BO p. 4) or select LINE. • Set VCR/TV selector to "VCR." • Adjust TRACKING control in the unit. • Confirm Power Plug is intact. (BO p. 3) In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) • To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for timer recording... There...
...; Check Remote batteries. • Make sure VCR LOCK is set to current time and date. • Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on TV to match VCR output channel (3 or 4) (BO p. 4) or select LINE. • Set VCR/TV selector to "VCR." • Adjust TRACKING control in the unit. • Confirm Power Plug is intact. (BO p. 3) In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) • To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for timer recording... There...
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...) 1 Connect VIDEO OUT jack on Playing VCR to stop dubbing. Simply connect the unit's Audio/Video outputs to enter REC/PAUSE mode. Recording VCR starts recording. 5 Press STOP to VIDEO IN jack on the remote and try the button again. - 9 - Channel Number ↔ LINE1 ↔ LINE2 Method 2: Press CH / . Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connection (Rear connection shown.) VCR (HiFi) IN FROM ANT. Note • Dubbing tapes protected with record tab. 2 Press INPUT* to set VCR Input mode to LINE1 for Video Input...
...) 1 Connect VIDEO OUT jack on Playing VCR to stop dubbing. Simply connect the unit's Audio/Video outputs to enter REC/PAUSE mode. Recording VCR starts recording. 5 Press STOP to VIDEO IN jack on the remote and try the button again. - 9 - Channel Number ↔ LINE1 ↔ LINE2 Method 2: Press CH / . Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connection (Rear connection shown.) VCR (HiFi) IN FROM ANT. Note • Dubbing tapes protected with record tab. 2 Press INPUT* to set VCR Input mode to LINE1 for Video Input...
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... VCR Features • Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) • Before Requesting Service Special VCR Features Auto Shut-Off Feature The power shuts off countdown will not function during Play or Record. Note • The shut-off at a preset time. 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. Multi Function Display (Front Display) ON/OFF Feature Multi Function Display (Front Display) can be poor. Useful for timer record and tape eject are...
... VCR Features • Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) • Before Requesting Service Special VCR Features Auto Shut-Off Feature The power shuts off countdown will not function during Play or Record. Note • The shut-off at a preset time. 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. Multi Function Display (Front Display) ON/OFF Feature Multi Function Display (Front Display) can be poor. Useful for timer record and tape eject are...
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... Operations book TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING After a Timer Program has been set... Blank Tape/ No Video Signal Indications When blank tape is detected during a Timer Recording... (visible in VCR Lock mode... Caution Page PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY If you attempt to OFF), the TV screen will alert you press REC on the remote control or VCR, and a cassette is in VCR mode only) If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape... On-Screen Displays (OSD) On-Screen Displays...
... Operations book TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING After a Timer Program has been set... Blank Tape/ No Video Signal Indications When blank tape is detected during a Timer Recording... (visible in VCR Lock mode... Caution Page PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY If you attempt to OFF), the TV screen will alert you press REC on the remote control or VCR, and a cassette is in VCR mode only) If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape... On-Screen Displays (OSD) On-Screen Displays...
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...; Keep these time changes in mind when programming VCR for DST. Clock 1)Press to select "VCR'S OUTPUT CH." 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 "TIME ZONE ADJUST," SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : EXIT : ACT I ON 3) Press to select "AUTO SET," then press . • If you use Cable Box, set .) 1) Press to subtract or add hour(s) as shown below. IF YOU PRESS ACTION KEY, VCR ' S OUTPUT...
...; Keep these time changes in mind when programming VCR for DST. Clock 1)Press to select "VCR'S OUTPUT CH." 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 "TIME ZONE ADJUST," SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : EXIT : ACT I ON 3) Press to select "AUTO SET," then press . • If you use Cable Box, set .) 1) Press to subtract or add hour(s) as shown below. IF YOU PRESS ACTION KEY, VCR ' S OUTPUT...