Panasonic Omnivision VHS PV-4465S, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... PV 4465S _ Changer perati In ructions Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions cornpletely Spanish Quick Operation Guide is included Gu a para r pida consulta en espaf_ol est includo i VQTS3018 A ...

Page 2: ...mote Control Press in the direction of the _ _ arrow and lift off the lid Install two batteries as e_ indicated inside the Battery Compartment Replace the lid and snap into place Battery replacement caution Do not mix old and new batteries Also never mix alkaline with manganese batteries Safety Precautions Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture Thi...

Page 3: ... LfR SENSOR RECORD TIME FAST FORWARD SEARCH VCR POWER PLA D EWIND SEARCH RECORD TIME MENU CLEAR CATV POWER CATV CHANNEL UP DOWN I_IITV VOLUME UP DOWN RAPID TUNE COUNTER RESET 0 000 000 O0 SLOW FRAME _r_ CHANNEL UP DOWN FAST _1 FORWARD SEARCH STOP _SELEC_ SET WHEEL POWER VCR Plus TV CHANNEL _ UP DOWN NUMBERED te BOOK MARK INDEX SPEED ZERO _RCH 1 MINUTE SKJP ...

Page 4: ...You will also find corresponding numbers and letters throughout the Operating Instructions Keep this manual handy as a ready reference source Fold out the Control Reference Guide Read the Operating Instructions carefully When an unfamiliar control or indicator is encountered see the reference number or letter and then find the corresponding character on the Control Reference Guide Example Control ...

Page 5: ...g Service 25 Spanish Quick Use Guide Guia para r pida consulta 26 27 Quick Use Guide Back cover Product Features Auto Daylight Saving Time 24 Auto Operation Functions 18 Auto Repeat Function 18 Book Mark Search 18 Cable Box Channel Control 14 15 Digital Auto Picture 7 Easy to Read English Spanish On Screen Displays 4 5 10 11 Front mounted A V In Terminals 9 Head Cleaner 21 MTS Broadcast System 12 ...

Page 6: ...tering information such as setting the clock rotate the Wheel to change the numbers Then press the Wheel to enter and move on to the next item _ E SE CLOCK J _IiI NNI_ O tlI I BY ROTATING WHEEL PUSH WHEEL_ t TO END PUSH MENU KEY By repeatedly pressing the Wheel youcan skip overalreadyset itemsas desired UP or Down for on screen displays in English or Spanish YOUmustchooseonel PUSH VCR CH UP the fo...

Page 7: ...seconds in order for the VCR to recognize them as a new selection Set or Reset the Clock i _o display the menu o o _hen _ use _ _ 7 _o first select SET CLOCK _1rom the menu and then _o set the time and date press _ I_1 twice H g_ne_o _euuJ ito start the clock and exit _ths mode _ _ MENU PROGRAM REVIEW SET UP VCR CHANNEL AUTO SET SELECT ROTATE WHEEL SET PUSH WHEEL END PUSH MENU KEY _ am _li s _ _ c...

Page 8: ...rlay Function shown at right Status Rec Time Channel Mode Press Counter again o_ _ _lJ to leave this mode If a blank section of tape is encountered in the Play mode or the channel you select has no broadcast the TV screen will change to a solid blue field The screen will remain blue until a recorded signal is again detected or an active channel is selected are found for CHANNEL or review a Timer R...

Page 9: ... to quickly locate a scene during playback SP mode tapes have a searchspeedof 9 timesand SLP mode tapes 27 timesthe normalspeed Some noisebarswillappearduringsearch m n Press or v to stop playback Then _ If ll on the VCR to eject the cassette Special Effects During Playback PrOds _ _v _i _ii_ i_i _i Features for a Quality Picture This feature automatically controls output signal for improved pictu...

Page 10: ...u SET CLOCK CHANNEL AUTO SET SELECT ROTATE WHEEL SET PUSH WHEEL END PUSH MENU KEY then to choose TUNER L NE1 or LINE2 LINE1 For rear audio video DNE2 connection For front audio video OFF TUNER IDIOMA ENGLISH SET AUDIO MODE CABLE BOX SET UP VCR Plus CH SET UP SELECT ROTATE WHEEL SET PUSH WHEEL connection END PUSH MENU KEY _YOUcan alsoselect LINE_ 0__LiNE 2_ usin_g_t_e _H A The numbers will change i...

Page 11: ...LINE2 For front audio video conneciton See page8 for LINE input information ss PLAY on the Playing VCR press I when the tape reaches the point you want to i start copying C and PLAY on the Recording VCR Then press PAUSE STILL immediately _Press PAUSE STILL _L_on both VCRs to begin CODYing Then press STOP on both VCRs to sto D coDyinq To Monitor the Re Recording VCR channel either channel 3 or4 I C...

Page 12: ...e Setting the Date _ Rotate _ TODAY S _ Rotate Wheel DATE Wheel Down I Up WEEKLY SAT _ 7 I 8 9 31 _ 1 WEEKLY MON Wheel Selection Order _ WEEKLY SUN_ DAILY_ 6 2 forward to the desired item Press O _ _11 to finish the program P DT START STOP CH l m _ o_ o J 2 3 4 i SELECT 1 8 ROTATE WHEEL ENTER PUSH WHEEL CANCEL PUSH CLEAR KEY END PUSH PROG KEY Then set the next program by repeating steps 2 and 3 or...

Page 13: ...9 00P 10 00P L SLP SELECT 1 8 ROTATE WHEEL ENTER PUSH WHEEL END PUSH PROG KEY Helpful Notes END PUSH PROG KEY Another way to review program contents isto first placethe VCR inVCR mode Then pressthe PROGRAMbuttonwhilea TimerRecordingis in progress Check your times carefully to avoid overlapping If the record tab is missing whenthe power is turnedoff the tape ejectsand the Timer indicator flashes If...

Page 14: ...idelity dl_x_is a registered trademark and is licensed by dl_x_Technology Licensing Type of Broadcasts withtheiraccompanying on screendisplays Press the DISPLAY button to display the broadcast signal currently being received MTS Stereo and _ l REW 12 00 AM SAP broadcast STEREO STEREO and SAP appear SAP In step 3 on page 13 select STEREO and MAIN to monitorand recordinHi Fi stereo or SAP for a seco...

Page 15: ... sound IV by usinga stereo amp and speakers Seeconnectionon page 12 SET AUDIO MODE STEREO MONO STEREO MAIN SAP MAIN HIFI SELECT ROTATE WHEEL l SET PUSH WHEEL a r END PUSH MENU KEY to select HI Fi to listen t0 _ J your stereo recordings with stereo sound or MONO for See the Basic Playback Operation sectlon Helpful Notes When purchasing or renting prerecorded tapes remember that only thoserecorded i...

Page 16: ...transmitter window The VCR transmits an infrared signal from two locations to the cable box 14 Cable Box Code Numbers Refer to this list in step 7 on page 15 Archer 42 44 Cableview 42 44 Citizen 42 44 Curtis 08 09 56 61 Diamond 29 44 76 Drake 37 67 71 Eagle 13 20 21 22 23 25 58 62 Eastern 28 GC Brand 42 44 Gemini 4 30 General Electric 57 General Instruments 01 02 03 04 55 75 83 Hamlin 14 15 Jerrol...

Page 17: ... CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL SET to change the displayed number to your cable SELECTROTATE WHEEL SET PUSH WHEEL box output channel END PUSH MENU KEY i the channel you tune I your TV to in order to watch cable stations If necessary refer to YOUR VCR ISRECEIVING THE OUTPUT OF CABLE BOX your cable box manual CH 03 This screenappears for your confirmation Channelshownis exampleonly t yo aro uslng Aud oN ...

Page 18: ...ns you receive This list is available in TV Guide and the TV listings found in selected newspapers i Draw a chart with 3 columns like the example below In the left column fill in the name or call letters of the stations you receive 2 In the middle column fill in each station s assigned Guide VCR Plus number found in TV Guide newspapers etc 3 In the right column fill in the channel number that your...

Page 19: ...to set the timer _ i _ I Leave your cable box turned on The TIMER indicator lights inthe Multi Function Display Whether or not controlled by the VCR be sure to leave the cable box turned on for timer recording If your cable box cannot be controlled with the VCR make sure it is tuned to the desired channel for timer recording Helpful Notes If you use B connection on page 14 but your cable box canno...

Page 20: ... re When the POWER button is rewind the VCR will turn off after rewind is complete A cassette may be ej Press D_ _Y_ r STOP 12 OOAM oCG_ 3_ to display the Time Counter overlay Then co__ press _ _ tO reset the Time f STOP 12 00AM CHO8 Counter to 0 00 00 o oo oo at whatever point you wish on the tape Now press sKP li _ in stopm O de The VCR will go into FF or REW mode The tape will stop at the last ...

Page 21: ...nt including the recording you want to see from wherever you are on the tape IG I l lc o ol Examples 1 You are now viewing recording D and you want to see recording B Count the starting point of D C and B which adds up to 3 Enter 3 in step 2 and then press the REW button 2 You are watching recording B and you want to see recording F Count the starting point of C D E and F which adds up to 4 Enter ...

Page 22: ...Contro may be programmed to i _ntrol POWER ON OFF CHANNEL UP DOWN and VOLUME UP DOWN functions of the TV and Cable Box brands listed below Make sureyour TV and orCableBOXiSpi_ i_ _nd Box Cable TVBrand Code Numbers Cable Box Brand Code Numbers Brand iPanasonic Quasar Panasonic Quasar RCA GE Zenith Magnavox Sylvania Sharp Sharp Code 01 02 03 04 O5 06 07 Brand Code Sony 08 Toshiba 09 Sanyo 10 Fisher ...

Page 23: ...mage on your screen resembles the image shown above during playback the head_ probably require cleaning Please contact your nearest Panasonic Service Center An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully Excessive use of a cleaning cassette could shorten head life Use this cassette only when symptoms occur A clean video head helps ...

Page 24: ...ause Still ii_ Slow Frame Advance flashing Eject Rec Lev_ Meter For monitoring the Audio Level during recording or playback 22 Repeat Indicator This indicator lights when in repeat playback mode STEREO Indicator This indicator lights when a stereo program is being SAP Indicator received This indicator lights when Timer Indicator a second audio program This indicator lights when the VCR is being re...

Page 25: ... Terminal of your TV Audio Output Connector L R For connection to the audio input connector on a stereo TV another VCR or an audio stereo amp Video Output Connector For video output connection to monitor TV or another VCR Channel 3 4 Switch Set to channel 3 or 4 whichever is not used for regular TV broadcasting in your area to use your TV as a screen for your VCR Video Input Connector For video in...

Page 26: ... mode for 5 minutes it will stop automatically to protect the tape and video head Autumn Last Sunday in October plus 1 hour The clock automatically changes from 2 00AM back to 1 00AM and therefore affects your recording length Examples A recording set from 12 50AM to 2 30 will actually record for 2 hours and 40 minutes A recording set from 1 00AM to 1 30 will actually record for 30 minutes Not aff...

Page 27: ... more than 4 hours occurs before or during Timer Recording even if power resumes thereafter Select the same channel on your TV as that of the Channel 3 4 switch located on the rear panel of the VCR Separate Connection Guide Set the VCR TV selector to VCR P 7 Check that channel 3 or 4 of the TV is properly adjusted Adjust the TRACKING control slowly in either direction P 7 Set the TV s Vertical Hol...

Page 28: ... m m D LP _REC SLP _j_TIME Select channel Select speed Start recording Stop recording I ROTATE TO P DT START STOP CH SPD 4 BY ROTATING WHEEL SELECT 1 8 ROTATE WHEEL PUSH WHEEL R ENTER PUSH WHEEL CANCEL PUSH CLEAR KEY L TO END PUSH PROG KEY 1 PUsSEHT TO END PUSH PROG KEY Enter the Enter timer Once to finish the Program mode information program twice to exit this mode VCR POWER Turn VCR off to set t...