Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
(Basic Operations)
For advanced operations, see the separate
“Advanced Operations” instruction book.
• W
a
rranty • Ser
vicentr
e List • Reset Languag
e
, Channels,
Clock
, VCR’
s Output Channel •
DST
Limited Warranty
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- 11 -
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Output Channel
Location of Controls
• Location of Contr
ols (Remote Contr
ol Buttons, Multi Function Display
, Fr
ont & Rear
V
iew of the
VCR )
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Location of Controls
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LSQT0538B
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,
operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
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, 7
Location of Controls ........................................... 9, 10
Reset Language, Channels, Clock,
VCR’s Output Channel .......................................... 11
Limited Warranty .................................................... 12
Model No.
PV-V4612-K
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Rear View of the VCR
OUT
IN 1
OUT TO TV
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
R
L
VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal
VHF/UHF Antenna
Output Terminal
Video Output
Connector
AC Power Plug
While plugged into an AC
outlet, the VCR consumes
3.0 W of electrical power in
off condition.
Audio Output
Connector (L/R)
Audio Input Connector
(L/R)
Video Input Connector
Press ACTION*
to display MENU.
Language
1)
Press
to select
language item.
For Spanish
For French
For English
Channels
2)
Press
to select
“ANTENNA,” then
press
to set
your antenna system
(“TV” or “CABLE.”)
• After Channel Auto
Set is finished, Auto
Clock Set will be
performed.
3)
Press
to select
“AUTO SET,” then
press
.
• If you use Cable
Box, set it to the
PBS channel in your
time zone.
Clock
2)
Press
to select
“MANUAL,” and
press
. (For Auto Clock Set,
select “AUTO CLOCK
SET.”)
(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”
appears only when
auto clock is set.)
3)
Press
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
subtract or add
hour(s) as necessary.
• “TIME ZONE
ADJUST” returns to
“0” if clock is set
manually.
VCR’s Output Channel
After 3 seconds
• To Make Corrections,
repeat steps 1) ~ 3).
2)
Press
repeatedly.
3)
Press
ACTION
to exit.
1)
Press
to select
CHANNEL.
1)
Press
to select
CLOCK.
Time Zone
Adjust
1)
Press
to select
CLOCK.
(Only when Auto Clock
is set.)
2)
Press
to select
“TIME ZONE
ADJUST”
3)
Press ACTION
.
Add or Delete a Channel
To add channel:
Select channel with
NUMBER keys
and
press ADD/DLT
.
To delete channel:
Select channel with
CH
/
or
NUMBER
keys
and
press ADD/DLT
.
DST (Daylight Saving Time)
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:OFF.
• Keep these time changes in mind when
programming VCR for timer recordings.
1)
Press
to select
“VCR’S OUTPUT CH.”
3)
Press ACTION
.
2)
Press
.
CHANNEL 08 ADDED
CHANNEL 08 DELE TED
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH :3
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT :
EXIT : ACT I ON
REPRISE LECTURE : NON
MESSAGE D’ ERREUR : OUI
COUPURE AUTO : NON
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA : FRANÇAIS
CA SORTIE : 3
MAGNETO. C / A HORL. CA
SEL. : REGLER:
QUITTER : ACT I ON
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH :3
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH :3
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
CANCEL : STOP
VCR C / A CLOCK CHANNEL
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH :3
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH :4
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF
CABLE/DSS BOX SET UP
VCR Plus+ CH SET UP
VCR C / A CLOCK CHANNEL
SELECT :
EXIT : ACT I ON
ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF
CABLE/DSS BOX SET UP
VCR Plus+ CH SET UP
VCR C / A CLOCK CHANNEL
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT :
EXIT : ACT I ON
SELECT HOUR
9 /29 / 20 0 2 SUN 2 : --PM
DST : ON
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
IF YOU PRESS ACTION
KEY, VCR ’ S OUTPUT CH
SWITCHES TO CH 4.
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
PLEASE TUNE YOUR TV TO
CH 4.
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT :
EXIT : ACT I ON
V
C
R
+
Remote Control Buttons
Light Tower Universal Remote Control
LIGHT button:
When pressed, available buttons light and selected mode button (TV, VCR, or
DSS CABLE) flashes 5 seconds. If no button is pressed, light goes out in 5
seconds. Also, hold down a button to confirm the selected mode (mode button
flashes) in the dark.
EJECT button:
Press to eject tape. EJECT is not available during recording.
LIGHT
(Illuminates the remote)
EJECT
(Ejects tape)
DSS/CABLE mode
(Enables DSS/CABLE functions)
POWER
(Turns VCR off/on)
VCR/TV
(For TV or VCR mode)
ACTION
(Displays menu)
VCR (mode)
(Enables VCR functions)
PAUSE/SLOW
(Displays still, frame by frame,
or slow motion picture)
COUNTER RESET
(Resets counter to zero)
VOLUME UP/DOWN
(Adjusts TV volume)
SAP/Hi-Fi
(Selects audio mode for play
or record)
TV (mode)
(Enables TV functions)
PROGRAM/VCR+
(Displays Timer Program screen)
TAPE POSITION
(Locates tape position)
ADD/DELETE
(Adds or deletes a channel)
SPEED
(Changes tape speed)
RECORD
(Records a program, etc.)
DISPLAY
(Displays VCR status)
INPUT
(For LINE or channel)
PLAY
(Plays a tape)/
FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
(Fast forwards tape/ forward
visual search)
REWIND/SEARCH
(Rewinds tape/ reverse visual
search)
STOP
(Stops tape)
NUMBER Keys
(Selects channel directly)
SEARCH/ ENTER
(Sets Search System /TV channel)
MOVIE ADVANCE
(Starts Movie Advance)
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE/
ZERO SEARCH
(Starts Commercial Advance/
Zero Search)
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
TRACKING/ V-LOCK
(Selects channel/ reduces
picture noise during Play and
Slow mode)
PLAY, STOP, REW, and FF
function as
operation keys when menus
are displayed.
Remote keys
Front View of the VCR
RECORD
PLAY
Cassette Compartment
POWER
REWIND/
SEARCH
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
TRACKING/ V-LOCK
Remote
Sensor
FAST
FORWARD/
SEARCH
Video
Input
Connector
Audio Input
Connector
(L/R)
*
Important:
If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
STOP/EJECT
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a
period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
VHS Video Cassette Recorder – One (1) year, parts and labour
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to
any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for
which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during
shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the
reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product
which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from
coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only.
A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required
before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied
warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance
, please contact your
Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at:
For product repairs
, please contact one of the following:
• Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.
• Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca
• A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
CUSTOMER’S RECORD:
Customer Name:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Dealer’s Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the
original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original
purchase.
Telephone #:
(905) 624-5505
Fax #:
(905) 238-2360
Web:
www.panasonic.ca
Richmond, British Columbia
Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel: (604) 278-4211
Fax: (604) 278-5627
Calgary, Alberta
Panasonic Canada Inc.
6835-8
th
St. N. E.
Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
Tel: (403) 295-3955
Fax: (403) 274-5493
Mississauga, Ontario
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Dr.
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Tel: (905) 624-8447
Fax: (905) 238-2418
Lachine, Québec
Panasonic Canada Inc.
3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
Tel: (514) 633-8684
Fax: (514) 633-8020
Montréal:
3075 Louis A. Amos, Lachine, Québec H8T 1C4 (514) 633-8684
Toronto:
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 238-2181
Calgary:
6835 8th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 (403) 295-3922
Vancouver:
12111 Riverside Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 (604) 278-4211
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
(905) 624-5010
www.panasonic.ca
Printed in Indonesia
LSQT0538B
S1201-1052
K
Hi-Fi Indicator
Lights up when Hi-Fi audio is
monitored in Playback Mode.
VCR Indicator
Lights up when the
VCR/TV selector is
set to VCR.
Power Indicator
Lights up when power is on.
Clock/ Status/ Channel/ Speed Display
Displays the current time. Briefly displays VCR
status when a function button is pressed.
Briefly displays the channel number, or “L1” or “L2”
when a channel or line input is selected.
Briefly displays the recording speed when SPEED is
pressed.
Multi Function Display
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.
Note to CABLE system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
REPETICION :INACT
AVISO/CONT.REMOTO :ACT
APAGADO AUTOMATICO :INACT
LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPAÑOL
CANAL DE SALIDA :3
VCR C / A RELOJ CA
ELEGIR : FIJAR :
SAL I R : ACT I ON
As an
ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this
product or product model meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for
energy efficiency.
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