Panasonic Omnivision VHS PV-VS4820 Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder Ornra_ision_ Operating Instructions PV-VS4820 Model No. 'lease read these instructions carefully before As an ENERGY STAR_ Partner, ttempting to connect, operate or adjust this Matsushita Electric Corporation of roduct. Please save this manual. America has determined that this product...
Page 2 Important Safeguards and Precautions FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING 1 SAFE ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS If an outside antenna or cable system IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT is connected to the equipment.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions ........2 Accessories ..................... Loading the Batteries ................Basic Connections Now! (Antenna, VCR, TV) ..........4, 5 One Time VCR Setup (Language, VCR's O utput Channel, Channel, Ckx:k) 6 ~ 11 Playback a Tape (Still picture, Frame by Frame picture, Slow Motion) ..
Page 4 If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN terminals, connect Congratulations them to VCR for higher quality picture and sound. on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and You can enjoy stereo sound even if your TV is not stereo reliable products on the market today.
Page 5 Between ANT. and VCR Between VCR and TV • Case 1 : Twin Lead Cable Only • Case 1: Screw & Plug Type Terminal To VCR Terminal UHF/VHF Band Separator From Antenna (not _/_(_--_-VHF (Flat) Twin Lead Transformer RF Coaxial Cable 300 Ohm Cable (not supplied) •...
Page 6 The setup on pages 8 through 11 is vital for proper VCR operation. Please read the instructions carefully and in the order presented. NOTE: These first two pages contain reference material needed for setup on pages 8-11. Please look over the information before you begin setup procedure. Setup Overview You will be performing the following tasks: •...
Page 7 65, 66, 67, 68 Primestar ..............Oak ................ 46, 11 Drake ................Oak Sigma ............. 46, 11 Magnavox .............. 94, 95 Panasonic ............17, 16, 08 Uniden ..............94, 95 Philips ............23, 24, 20, 13 Optimus ..............94, 95 Pioneer ............
Page 8: Reset All Vcr Memory Functions
Process of Setup When is turned on the first time. • Setup mode is entered automatically. • Self Demo Mode is started automatically on Multi Function Display. When you set the clock, it is canceled. (For details, see page 55.) Turn the TV and VCR on.
Page 9 Select Cable box or DSS receiver code. ENTER COOt_ NUMBER REFERRING TO MANUAL 'Refer to the list on page 7.) 1) Press AV SELECT:A • select..2) Press • to ;ACTION enter. • If cable box or DSS receiver has no remote control, select "NO REMOTE."...
Page 10: Feature
Start Clock Auto Set. Process of Setup CLOCK AUTO Press CH A. CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE -"AUTO CABLE CLOCK SET BOX.TUNE YOUR PROCEEDING" LOCAL THEN... appears. PLEASE PUSH Confirm that time is 1/4/2000TUE 12:00PM correct. DST :ON Press CH • SETTING 1041 AUTO CLOCK...
Page 11 Alternate Instructions complete steps below if any of the following applies: • Selected connection type B (VCR • CABLF_/DSS BOX • -IV or VCR • IV) in step 3, page 8. • Selected "NO REMOTE" in step 5, page 9. •...
Page 12 [_lPcheck list before you begin. All connections are made. TV and VCR are plugged in. TV is turned on and set to CH3, 4 or Video on "IV. Remote is in VCR mode. Insert a cassette. • VCR power comes on and "VCR" appears on Multi Function Display.
Page 13 [_Check list before you begin. [] All connectionsare made. [] TV is tumed on and tuned to CH3, 4 or Video. Cassette record tab is in place. Remote in VCR mode. insert a cassette. • VCR power comes on and "VCR" appears on Multi Function Display, Multi Function Display...
Page 14 Be sure to tune TV to VCR output channel. (The same one you set on screen of TV: CH3 or CH4.) All connections on these pages are made with 75 Ohm coaxial cables. CATV Connection • record or view any (including other than the one •...
Page 15: Recording
Connections you'll need to make. Playing (Source) Recording (Editing) TV for Monitoring AUDI -VIDEO IN FROM ANT. AUDIO S-VIDEO IN FROM ANT. AUDIO IN MONO MONO VHF/ S-VIDEO VHF/UHF L OI_S-V]DEO VHF/UHF IJ-F VIOEOIN VIDEO OUTTOTV © _INI Front of VCR VIDE01N20 [Jf/£_-AU010[N2-Ro Insert blank...
Page 16 You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away. I_Check list before you begin. All connections are made. (See pages 4~5.) ÷ Press PROG/VCR+.* "IV and VCR are plugged in and turned on. Display PROGRAM. VCR/'I'V selector is set to "VCR."...
Page 17: Recording
-To cancel Timer Recording_ (Recording is in progress) Exit program mode. Press PROG/VCR+ Press POWER and then STOP (or ACTION). within 10 seconds to cancel the Timer recordi0g. ("TIMER" goes out on Multi Function Display.) Set timer. ]T,'PIERI Press POWER off.
Page 18 VCR Plus+ System is ... Auto VCR Plus+ System a feature that allows you to set most items Channel Setup (Part1) of a timer recording by simply entering a special code number (PlusCode programming number) found in TV GUIDE In order for VGR to read PlusCode, some set up is required.
Page 19: Vcr Plus+ System
Process of Recording Auto VCR Plus+ System Channel Setup (Part2) z> lProgrammin_ Before you perform the following steps, you should have: ° completed "Auto Plus+ System Channel Setup (Part 1)" on page 18. left VCR off overnight, and turned it back on after 9:00 AM the next day.
Page 20 Manual VCR Plus+ System Process of Recording Channel Setup ramming I • Before you begin, complete "Channel Setup Preparations" below right. ImDortant Note • If your VCR connection type changes from type A to B, on 2 SELECT page 6, perform "To Setup VCR in Case a Cable Box or DSS Receiver was Installed or Replaced"...
Page 21: Vcr Plus+ System Setup
[_Check list before you begin. Process of Recording Setup The clock is set. VCR Plus+ System Setup is complete (see pages 18-20). VCR Plus+ System Programing PROGRAMMING. (_)_ I Display Press PROG/VCR+,* Display Plus+ SET PROGRAM Z_. _ :nEW screen. 1) Press AV 1 PROG/ TIMER...
Page 22 The Remote Control may be set up to control some TV or Cable/DSS Receiver functions. Find your TV, Cable or DSS Receiver Brand Code Number on following page. POWER Setup for TV Setup remote. --_:) TVor Hold down TV and enter code DSS/CABLE with NUMBERED keys.
Page 23 JVC ..........Panasonic ....... 01, 02 Sylvania ........Hitachi ........... Sharp ........06, 07 Quasar ........0t, 02 Mitsubishi ........ 0"7, 13 RCA ..........Sony ..........Toshiba ......... Samsung ........GE ..........Gold Star ......tS, 16, 17 Zenith ..........
Page 24 COMMERCIAL ..ADVANCE ® I_lPcheck list before you begin. L"O!_I,_.AL-_ADU_IV_E ° detects and marks the beginning and end points All connections are made. of commercials on your tape for recordings over 15 minutes in length. One time Setup completed. When COht,_ERC/AL--,IU_fJMICE" marked tape is played back, the VCR VCR is plugged in.
Page 25 Playback COMMERCIAL " ,IIAi I CE ® When playing back recording which have been marked using (::_V.t, LR_*-_= '° feature, you can either set VCR to automatically advance through marked commercial blocks, PLAY or set it so that commercials are only skipped on your command. Press ACTION.* _(_) Display...
Page 26 The most commonly asked questions about _C_-_U_mNCE" are answered below. How fast does the VCR advance through The VCR advances through a 3-minute commercial block commercials? in about 8 to 12 seconds if the tape speed is SLP. In SP, it takes about 25 to 35 seconds.
Page 27: Movie Advance
MOVIE "Ill.fillet ® _lPcheck list before you begin. ,MC)VSE••_U_JW_'r' helps you locate certain parts of _]AII connectionsare made. prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). One time Setup completed. The feature works in two ways. B VCR is plugged in. You can go to the beginning of the movie. TV is turned on and set to OH3, 4 or Video on "IV.
Page 28 Search System Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are made, program index and information are also included. These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings. It is easy to locate the end of a recorded program allowing you to continue...
Page 29 Choose a timer recorded program from a Program Index List. When the tapels ejected or normal recording is started, all program Index data is deleted. Display SELECT SEARCH MODE in Stop or Play mode. SEARCH= M/A SKIP Press SEARCH/M/A SKIP.* PLAY=i _ SELECT/ 1) Press AV to select.
Page 30: Direct Access
Go directly to desired recording. Display SELECT SEARCH SEARCH = MODE in Stop or Play mode. M/ASKIP Press SEARCH/M/A SKIP.* Select INDEX SEARCH. SELECT/ SELECT SEARCH MODE ®) @ ¢/ 2 SET _::_%Y ]1) Press to select. PROGRAM SEARCH /2 ) Press I_ to display. "...
Page 31 Set to see a recording over and over, Display MENU. Press ACTION.* .E.o ! Oisplay SET UP VCR. _ + +_ 2 sETSELE++/ _mtll]= 4", Press to select. FEATURE • :PLAY CHANNEL • :STOP _t_) 2) Press • to display. I O I OMA/LANGUE: ENGL I SH I CLOCK...
Page 32 _Check list before you begin. VCR is connected to a stereo TV, or a menD TV and an external stereo amp or receiver with speakers. VCR and other components are plugged in and turned on, Connections to Make VIDEO IN VHF/ ©...
Page 33: Hi-Fi
When set to proper audio mode VCR can: 1) record/playback MTS stereo broadcasts (main language) in Hi-Fi stereo. 2) record/playback mone (main language) or SAP (sub language) broadcasts. 3) playback non Hi-Fi tapes in monaural, • The selected broadcast sound is always recorded on left and right Hi-Fi track as well as the normal monaural track, This means tapes can be played back on Hi-Fi and non-Hi-Fi VCRs.
Page 34: Channelcaption
Channel Caption When set, station name, e.g. ABC, CBS, and channel number appear on-screen. Set up to 24 preset captions, and/or 10 manually created captions. [] You need a list of stations and the channel numbers you receive them on. Display MENU.
Page 35: Display
Do "Preset Caption" steps 1--3 on page 34. Display MANUAL CAPTION. CHANNEL CAPTION 1) Press &Y PRESET CAPTION select..2) Press • to display. SELECT:& • :ACTION Select channel number. MANUAL CAPTION 1) Press NUMBER CAPTION NUMBER. .._.. select CH 2) Press •...
Page 36 [_Check list before you begin. Clock is set to correct time. The VCR writes program data (see example below) about the first 10 Record tab in place. (See page 44.) seconds of every recording. The information is then displayed the first 10 seconds of playback.
Page 37 You may change the Date, Time, Channel, Category, and Notes. PLAY record T'- s'a°p °at° 1) Insert cassette with 2) Press PLAY. l;_,:_ _i ... Display TIME STAMP EDIT. 12127/1999 12:00PM I:00PM Press PROG/VCR+ CH 08 MOVIE MEMORIAl-MOVIE displayed in Playback while the data is mode.
Page 38: Repeat Play
[_lPCheck list before you begin, All connections are made. (See pages 4-5.) VCR is plugged in. To find out the present tape position. TV is turned on and tuned to CH3, 4 or Video. Tape position cannot be found for C-Cassette type and tape of less than 60 minutes.
Page 39 When "ON" is selected, picture is displayed even when broadcast SELECT/ signal is weak or nonexistent. • SET • :PLAY Display MENU. • I_ :FF :STOP Press ACTION.* MENU Display SET UP VCR ACTION CHANNEL. SET UP FEATURE ] 1) Press _I,V to I O 10MA/LANGUE: ENGL I SF VCR' S OUTPUT...
Page 40 S-VHS tape playback is superior to VHS, even when using a conventional IV. And, your S-VHS VCR can also playback VHS format tapes. S-VHS VIDEO SYSTEM CONVENTIONAL TV _ r -- CONNECTION CONNECTION "1 I S-VHS Connecting Cable From Antenna ©...
Page 41 Your VCR is equipped with S (Super) VHS ET. This facility allows recording with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes. You can then playback S-VHS ET recordings on a VCR equipped with S-VHS ET. Display S-VHS ET Mode set screen. ET's-vHs ] Press S-VHS •...
Page 42 Display MENU. _,NU I$J-_3I1_ m Press ACTION.* FEATURE SET CLOCK UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE:ENGLI VCR'S OUTPUT OH:3 SELECT:& • :ACTION • Channels • Clock 1B Language 1) Press J,v to select 1) Press A,V to select 1) Press AV to highlight SET UP CHANNEL.
Page 43 *Important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG/VCR+, CHA/V, NUMBERED keys, INPUT, SEARCH/M/A SKIP or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. • Time Zone Adjust • VCR's Output Channel (When Auto Clock is set only.)
Page 44: Dst (Daylight Saving Time)
20 Minutes Matsushita Electric Responsibility Party: Corporation of America Address: (Super Long Play) 3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 • LP recording is not possible in S-VHS/S-VHS ET mode. Telephone Number: t-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Page 45: Specifications
Playing olderor damaged tapes may eventually Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz cause video heads to become clogged. Power Consumption: Pow__On Approx. 28 watts Pow_ Approx. 3.7 watts Video Head Clog Sensor EIA Standard NTSC color Video Signal: During playback this V'Bdeo Recording System: 4 rotary heads helical...
Page 46: Displays
Blank Tape/No Video Function & Channel Display Signal Indication When a function button is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or you Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up change channels, a 4 in Play mode, or when the selected channel second display appears has no broadcast signal with the Weak Signal...
Page 47 TV service center. If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product assistance at 201-348-9090. To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-880-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
Page 48 Customer Orders Only 800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) l_f_¢e]lrm_'_'--lJ rA[eI'-l#|('-Jif."Jfm[eTe]c-Jl[e...
Page 49 Electric Corporation Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. of America, AVE. 65 de Infanterla, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park One Panasonic Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 PANASONIC Video Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics...
Page 50 DGHT EJECT See page 54. See page 12. TV mode POWER See page 22. See page 8. DSS/CABLE mode VCR mode See page 22. See page 22. INPUT VCR/TV See page 15, See page 13. FAST FORWARD/SEARCH See page 12. PLAY See page 12.
Page 51 Speed Display _--- VCR Indicator Displays the recording speed, Lights when the VCR/TV selector is set to VCR. Hi-Fi Indicator Lightswhen Hi-Fi audio is monitored or playback. Clock/Status/Channel Display/Prog Displays the current time. Briefly displays VCR status when a function button is pressed. Briefly displays the channel number, or "LINE1"...
Page 52: Quick Use Guide
Printed in USA Panasonic Sales Company Div sion of Matsushita Electric Company, Division Matsushlta LSQT0195A Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC") S0100-0 Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Kin. 9.5 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabrie( IndustrialPark. Carolina. PuertoRico00985...

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