Connections / Initial Setup (Ready To Play); Playback / Record On A Tape - Panasonic PV-V4603 Operating Instructions Manual

Connections / Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

Please make all cable or antenna connections before plugging into the AC
outlet.
Plugging the VCR Power Cord into an AC wall outlet starts auto channel and clock set.
Connecting
For ANT./Cable ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ VCR ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ TV
1
Connect cable from
Antenna/Cable to VCR's IN
FROM ANT. jack.
2
Connect VCR's OUT TO TV
jack to TV's ANT. IN jack
with included RF Cable
accessory.
For DSS/Cable Box ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ VCR ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ TV
1 Connect your cable box's
OUT jack to the VCR's IN
FROM ANT. jack with an RF
cable.
2 Connect VCR's OUT TO TV
jack to TV's ANT. IN jack
with included RF Cable
accessory.
Initial Setup (Ready to Play)
1
Turn TV on and tune to channel 3.
2
Plug VCR Power Cord into AC wall
outlet. VCR comes on and auto
channel and clock set starts.
• If screen below does not appear, check
VCR - TV connection and, if TV is
tuned to channel 3, try switching it to
channel 4.
• To change VCR's output channel,
please refer to "VCR's Output Channel"
in Advanced Operations book (p. 12).
Plugging the AC Power Plug into an AC outlet
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
CANCEL : STOP
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
PROCEEDING
CANCEL : STOP
If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it
to the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS)
channel in your time zone. If you use a
DSS receiver, it must be turned off.
Notes
• Function buttons are inoperative during Initial
Setup.
• To remove a cassette during Auto Set, press
EJECT on the remote or STOP twice on the
VCR. In this case, settings must be made
manually. (See p. 12 of Advanced Operations
book.)
• Depending on conditions, Auto Clock Set may
take longer than 30 minutes. If so, press
STOP to stop setup and perform settings
manually. (See p. 12 of Advanced Operations
book.)
VCR
IN FROM ANT.
TV
1
OUT TO TV
2
VHF/UHF
TV
IN FROM ANT. Cable TV
VCR
Converter Box
1
OUT TO TV
2
VHF/UHF
WARNING
Over tightening "Nut type" RF coaxial cables
may damage jacks. Finger tighten only.
3
Settings are made automatically.
When setup is done, this screen
appears.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
6 /08 / 20 0 3 SUN 2 : 20PM
DST : ON
SETT I NG : CH 10
AUTO CLOCK SET
COMPLETED
If " AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE"
appears, manually set clock.
See below.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INCOMPLETE
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
PRESSING ACTION KEY
Manual Clock Set
If Auto Clock Set was incomplete.
1
Press ACTION* on remote to display
CLOCK menu.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
:
1 / /
DST:ON
SELECT MONTH
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
2
Press to select the month and
to set. In the same manner, select and
set the date, year, time, and DST
(Daylight Saving Time).
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
6 /08 / 20 0 3 SUN 2 : 20PM
DST:ON
SET COMPLETED
SET :
START : ACT I ON
3
Press ACTION to start clock and exit.
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Playback / Record on a Tape

Playback a Tape
1
.
Insert a tape
• Loose or peeling labels
may cause tape jam.
• VCR power comes on. " VCR" lights
on Multi Function Display.
If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 10 of
Advanced Operations book) is set to
IN from " OFF," press VCR/TV until " VCR"
ANT./CABLE
lights on the Multi Function Display.
2
Press PLAY to play tape.
• If tape has no rec. tab (p. 3), auto play begins.
Special Features During Play
Forward/Reverse Scene Search
➛ Press FF or REW.
➛ Press PLAY to release.
After search has begun, each additional
press of FF or REW changes speed as
IN from
shown below.
ANT./CABLE
↔
[SLP] : Approx. 21X
↔
[LP] : Approx. 9X
↔
[SP] : Approx. 7X
If at 21X, 9X, or 7X speed the picture is
interrupted, change speed to 9X, 7X, or 3X.
Notes
• Picture interruption may occur with some TVs.
• FF and REW search speed may vary
depending on current tape position.
Still (Freeze) Picture
➛ Press PAUSE/SLOW.
➛ Press PLAY to release.
Frame by Frame Picture
➛ Press PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode.
➛ Press PLAY to release.
Slow Motion Picture
➛ Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode.
➛ Press PLAY to release.
Notes
• These features work best in SP or SLP mode.
• The sound will be muted.
• To reduce picture noise, see "Manual
Tracking Control" on p. 3.
• After VCR is in Still or Slow mode 3 minutes, it
auto switches to Stop mode to protect the tape
and the video heads.
3
Press STOP to stop tape.
Press REW or FF in Stop mode to
Rewind or Fast Forward tape.
Press EJECT on remote,
or STOP/EJECT on VCR to eject tape.
Auto Operation Functions
Auto Play
➛
Insert a tape Power comes on
Auto Rewind
Play
➛
Fast Forward
Play Auto Eject
(Repeat Play must be off)
➛ ➛
Play Tape end
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
Record on a Tape
1
Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 3).
• VCR power comes on. " VCR" lights
on Multi Function Display.
If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 10 of
Advanced Operations book) is set to
" OFF," press VCR/TV until " VCR"
lights on the Multi Function Display.
2
Press CH
to select the channel.
• For "LINE" input, see p. 9 of "Advanced
Operations" book.
• If recording from a channel over 100, first
press 100 key then the other 2 digits.
3
Press SPEED
to select record speed (p. 3).
4
Press REC
to start recording.
• To edit, press PAUSE/SLOW to pause,
Approx. 9X
and again to resume recording.
Approx. 7X
Approx. 3X
5
Press STOP to stop recording.
One Touch Recording
(recording in progress)
Press REC repeatedly to set length as follows:
➛
30 min. 1 hr.
➛ ➛
4:00 exit.
The VCR shuts off at the length set.
Record one station, watch another
Press VCR/TV
("VCR" goes out on Multi Function Display),
➛
select channels on TV (recording continues).
Select channels on VCR (in STOP or
PAUSE mode)
Press VCR/TV
("VCR" lights up on Multi Function Display),
➛
select channels on VCR.
Notes
• Watching one channel and recording
another is not possible when using Cable
Box or DSS Receiver.
• After 5 minutes in Pause mode, VCR stops
to protect the tape and the video heads.
This video recorder, equipped with
HQ (High Quality) system, is
compatible with existing VHS
equipment. Only use tapes with the
mark. Only tapes tested and
inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8
hour machines are recommended.
➛
Play starts if there is no record tab (see p. 3).
➛
Tape end Rewind
➛
Rewind Tape ejects if there is no record tab
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or NUMBER keys
➛ ➛ ➛
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