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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

- 12 -

- 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 )

- 10 -

Location of Controls

- 9 -

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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.

V4612-K (E) Basic-1 (02-5-7) 2nd.p65

2002/05/07, 13:59

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LSQT0538B(Basic Operations-English) - Front

Summary of Contents for OmniVisionVHS PV-V4612-K

Page 1: ...tions 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...

Page 2: ... of fire shock or other hazards 6 CLEANING THE UNIT Unplug the unit Then use a clean dry chemically untreated cloth to gently remove dust or debris DO NOT USE cleaning fluids aerosols or forced air that could over spray or seep into the unit and cause electrical shock Any substance such as wax adhesive tape etc may mar the cabinet surface Exposure to greasy humid or dusty areas may adversely affec...

Page 3: ... to match VCR output channel 3 or 4 BO p 4 or select LINE Set VCR TV selector to VCR Adjust TRACKING control in either direction BO p 3 Try Head Cleaning BO p 3 Set TV s Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL then adjust Make sure VCR power is on Check Remote batteries Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off AO p 10 Make sure Remote is in proper mode AO p 2 Make sure Timer Record is not in progress Correction M...

Page 4: ... MONO audio mode for possible better results MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast Multi channel Television Sound Stereo main language and Secondary Audio Program sub language broadcasts are being received simultaneously Select STEREO or SAP audio mode The following are possible audio broadcast types and on screen displays The signal being received is indicated with an mark while the selected audio mode is...

Page 5: ... magnétoscope permet le réglage automatique de l horloge à l heure avancée Au printemps Premier dimanche d avril HR ETE OUI l horloge est avancée d une heure À l automne Dernier dimanche d octobre HR ETE OUI l horloge recule d une heure Si l heure avancée n est pas en vigueur dans votre région sélectionner HR ETE NON Tenir compte de ces modifications lors de la programmation du magnétoscope 1 Appu...

Page 6: ... appuyer sur pour faire les sélections puis appuyer sur pour choisir un numéro de programme non utilisé et recommencer l étape 2 Ou appuyer à nouveau sur PROG VCR pour quitter Enregistrement différé Exemple Aujourd hui 4 Couper le contact pour mettre la minuterie en marche Appuyer sur POWER L indicateur de la minuterie TIMER s allume Si un câblosélecteur est utilisé le canal programmé sur le magné...

Page 7: ...anuel pour consultation ultérieure VCR Plus et PlusCode sont des marques déposées de Gemstar Development Corporation Le système VCR Plus est fabriqué sous licence de Gemstar Development Corporation À titre de partenaire du programme Energy Star Panasonic assure que cet appareil ou ce modèle satisfait aux normes d efficacité énergétique du programme Guide de dépannage Alimentation Pas d alimentatio...

Page 8: ...ERE REW Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Si la recherche est plus que quelques secondes dans une portion vierge Programme 2 ou portion vierge Programme 1 Position actuelle sur la bande Appuyer sur la touche SEARCH Avance accélérée INDEX Fin Programme 2 Programme 1 Position actuelle sur la bande Appuyer sur la touche SEARCH INDEX INDEX VIERGE VIERGE Avance accélérée Fin Programme 2 Programme 1 Position actuelle s...

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