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Video Cassette Recorder
Panasonic
OmnlvisIonl
Vl-II_l
Operating Instructions
MODEL
PV-9455S
Please read these instructions carefully before
attemptingto connect, operate or adjustthis
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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included, (Guia
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Quick Use Guide is on the back cover,
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- Page 1 Panasonic OmnlvisIonl Vl-II_l Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PV-9455S MODEL Please read these instructions carefully before As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, attemptingto connect, operate or adjustthis Matsushita Electric Corporation of product. Please save thismanual. America has determined that this product...
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Page 2: Important Safeguards And Precautions
uards and Precautions impor.tantSafec FoX_0u.-S_. ReAD A ND OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION RETAIN All. SAFL_rY AND OPERATING 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS _fa_ outside antsnmz c ( _ IN T.EMA.UAL AND O. T.EDN_ iso_r_ed to theequ_t, be sureIhe antenna orcablesystem Isgrounded soas to _roVdes_e INSTALLATION... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions ........2 Accessories ..................... 4 Loading Batteries ................4 Now! Basic Connections (Antenna, VCR,TV) ..........4, 5 One Time VCR Setup (Language, C hannel, C lock)......6, 7 Playback a Tape (slow Motion, S tillPicture, F ramebyFrame)....8 Record On a Tape .................. -
Page 4: Accessories
Congratulations ANTENNA s..ege, on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in the informationbelow. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your VCR. CABLE TV •... - Page 5 Between VCR and TV Between ANT, and VCR • Case 1: Twin Lead Cable Only • Case 1: Screw & Plug Type Terminal To VCR Terminal UHFNHF Band Separator From Antenna 3C0-75 ohm (Flat) Twin Lead Transformer RF Coaxial Cable 300 Ohm Cable (notsupplied) •...
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Page 6: (Language, C Hannel, C Lock)
When VCR Is turned on the first time, Process of Setup setupmodeisenteredautomatically, Turn the TV and VCR on, POWER Press POWER. Tune to VCR output channel. Tune "IV to CH3 or CH4. (Sameas backofVCR) • Always tune TV to this channel to monitor the VCR. - Page 7 Clock Setup incomplete. Set the clock manually. I,_UTO CLOCKSET 1) Press ACTION. SELECT/ • :PLAY • :STOP • :REW L_2) Press AV to • :FF select month. 3) Press • to set. • Likewise,set date, year, time, DST (Daylight SavingTime). To Make Corrections, repeatedly press •...
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Page 8: Motion, S Tillpicture, F Ramebyframe)
[_l_check begin. list before you [] All connections are made. [] "IV and VCR am plugged in, [] "IV is turned on ar, d set to the VCR channel (CH 3 or 4). Remote Is in VCR mode. Insert a cassette. •... -
Page 9: One Touch Recording
*Important: I_IP Check begin. list before If the remote controlPOWER, ACTION, PROG, CH _J_', INDEX, NUMBERED All connections are made. keys, INPUT, ADD/DLT,or DISPLAY TV is tumod on and set to the VCR channel (CH 3 or 4), buttondoes notworkwhen pressed,press Cassette with record tab in place+ the VCR buttonon the remoteand trythe Remote in VCR mode,... -
Page 10: (Cable/Dss, A Udionideo)
Make sure to tune TV to VCR output channel the same one you CATV Connection set on back of VCR: CH3 or CH4. All connections o n these pagesare made with 75 Ohm coaxial c ables. • With a Cable Box (Cable Box,_VCR) "IV CABLE BOX CATV... - Page 11 mwmmll Audio/Video Connections LIyour TV hasAUDIOandVIDEO IN • view channel terminals, c onnect t hemtoVCR for • record or view any other than the one higherquality picture andsound. (includingscrambled) You canenjoystereosoundevenif channel. selected for any type of recording, yourTV Isnotstereobyconnecting a stereoamplifier t o theVCR.
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Page 12: Using Vcr Buttons
You can set up to 8 programsto be recordedwhiteyou are away. [_Check begin. list before Display menu. Display program All connections are made. screen. (See pages 4-5,) IPressACTION. O I _=_ I1) PressPROG. TV ssd VCR are plugged in andturnedon, Goto step4. -
Page 13: Review, Replace Or Clear Program Contents
6i 1 En0the.o0r.m. -To cancel Timer Recording-, (Recordingis in progress) Press POWER and then STOP tc- oo, To within 10 secondsto cancel the SELECT1-8:& • Timer recording. (The TIMER EEN_D R i_K_ACTION KEY TO Enter More Programs indicatorgoes out in the Multi Press AV to select, and •... - Page 14 The Remote Controlmay be set up to control some I"V or Cable Box functions. 3 POWER Find your TV and Cable Box Brand Code Number on following page. ) TV or CABLE Setup remote. Hold down TV and enter code Setup for "IV with NUMBERED keys.
- Page 15 JVC ..........Panesonic ....... 01, 02 Sylvania......... 05 Quasar ........01, 02 Hitachi ........... 12 Sharp ........06, 07 RCA ..........03 Sony ..........08 Mitsubishi ........ 07, 13 GE ..........03 Toshiba ......... 09 Samsung ........14 Zenith ..........04 Gold Star ......
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Page 16: Vhs Indexsearch System
VHS Index Search System Each time recording is made, an invisibleindexmark is placedon the tape. When timer recordings are made, program indexand information are also included. These index markscan be usedto accessor scanrecordings, Go directlyto desiredrecording. Display SELECT SEARCH MODE. Press INDEX.* •... -
Page 17: Auto Operation Functions
Choosea timerrecorded program froma Program IndexList,Whenthe tape Is ejected or normal recordingIs started,all programindex data is deleted. PLAY Display SELECT SEARCH MODE. Press INDEX. SELECT/ Display PROGRAM INDEX. • SET A:PLAY 1) PressAV to select. V:STOP I_:FF 2) Press• to display. ;... -
Page 18: Repeat Play
*Important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CH 4JY, INDEX, Set tosee a recording overand over. NUMBERED keys, INPUT, ADD/ DLT, or DISPLAY button does not work when pressed, press the VCR Press ACTION.* button on the remote and try the Display menu. -
Page 19: (Dubbing)
Connections you'll need to make. OUTTO T Playing (Source)VCR Recording(Editing) VCR TV for Monitoring Insert pre-recorded Insert blank tape with record tab. tape. Select LINE mode. Press INPUT. (See "Selectingthe Input Mode" below.) .Ecr_e o^,,_:] Put In Standby mode. and O Press PLAY,then Press REC/TIME, then PAUSEPut In Standby mode. -
Page 20: Stereo/Sap/Monobroadcast
[_Check list before you begin. [] VCR is connected to a stereo TV, or a mono TV and an external stereo amp or receiver with speakers. [] VCR and other componentsare plugged in and turned on. I Mono TV Connections to Make Stereo TV Stereo AMP or Receiver TO monitor recording in progress in stereo,... -
Page 21: Select Audio Mode
When set to proper audio mode VCR can: 1) record/playback MTS stereobroadcasts(main_anguage) i n Hi-Fistereo, 2) record/playback mono (mainlanguage) o r SAP (sublanguage) b roadcasts, 3) playback nonHi-Fitapesin monaural. • The selected broadcast sound is always recorded on left and rightHi-Fi track as well as the normal monaural track. -
Page 22: Special Vcr Features
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 manuallycreated captions. [] You needa fistofstations andthechannelnumbers youreceivethemon. Display menu, Press ACTION.* Display SET UP CHANNEL. 1) Press &V to select. 2) Press •... - Page 23 Do "Preset Caption" steps 1-3 on page 22. Display MANUAL CAPTION. 1) PressJ,V to 2) Press• to select. display. SELECT/ Select channel number. A :PLAY • :STOP 1) Press &V to ,:REW • :FF NUMBER. select CH 2) Press • to move cursor to the right.
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Page 24: Time Stamp
[_ll)check list before you begin. Clockis setto correct t ime. The VCR writes programdata (see example below) about the first 10 Recordtab in place,(See page30.) secondsof every recording.The informationis then displayedthe first 10 secondsof playback.To change the data, see "Changing Time Stamp Data"... - Page 25 You may change the Date, Time, Channel, Category, and Notes. Display Time Stamp Data. 1) Insert cassettewith recordtab. 2) Press PLAY. PLAY Display TIME STAMP EDIT. while the data is PLAY Press PROG Playback mode, SELEC_ Change Time Stamp Data. A :PLAY select.
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Page 26: Shuttle Variablespeedsearch
_lPcheck list before you begin. [] Allconnections are made,(See pages4-5,) The SHUTTLERingallowsyou to smoothly controlthe tape speedduring [] VCR is plugged in. specialeffectsplaybackin both forwardor reverse. [] TV isturned onandset totheVCR channel (CH3 or 4). Place the forward or reverse search. Turn SHU'I-FLE Ring while in Play or Stillmode. -
Page 27: Weak Signal Display On/Off
When "ON" is selected, picture is displayed even when broadcast signal is weak or nonexistent. Press ACTION. Display menu. Display SET UP CHANNEL. 1) Press _,V to Ijf(_,l select, I \_jr 12) Press• to display. Set ON or OFF. =_i; "... - Page 28 Display menu..MENU ..Press ACTION.* FEA31JRE SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL CT:A • KEY im,KEY IOMA/LANGUE: ENGL I SH ACTtONKEY • Channels • Clock 11 Language 1) Press&Y to select 1) Press AV to highlight 1) Press AY to select SET CLOCK.
- Page 29 To delete channel: To add channel: Selectchannelwith CH _ Select channel w ith NUMBERED keys and pressADD/DLT. NUMBEREDkeysand press ADD/DLT. CHANNEL 06 ADOED • Time Zone Adjust (When Auto Clock is set only.) 1) Press &V to select SET CLOCK. POWER SELECT/SET &:PLAy...
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Page 30: Resetallvcr Memory Functions
Use when movingVCR to new location, or if a mistake was Break offthe tab. made in the One Time VCR Setup section. • Make sure a tape is not inserted in the VCR. Tum VCR Screwdriver Power on. TO record again Press and hold both PLAY and CHANNEL •... -
Page 31: Head Cleaning
Playingolderor damaged tapes may eventually Power Sourse: 120V AC, 60 Hz cause videoheads to becomeclogged. Power Consumption: Approx,23 watts Video Head C|og Sensor P w_z_LQtt Approx.3.3 watts During playbackthis Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC color cloggingis detected. NE_ CLS_I_ Video RecordingSystem: 4 rotary heads helical TO remove screen, INSERT scanning system... -
Page 32: Function& Channel Display
Function & Channel Display Blank Tape/No Video Signal Indication When a functionbutton 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 broadcastsignal with the Weak Signal first in large and then small Display Feature (page 27) set to OFF, the TV... - Page 33 ;heck the following pointsonce again if you are havingtrouble with your VCR. No power... • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. • Set POWER button to ON. • Make sure power source is active. TV program cannot be recorded... •...
- Page 34 Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as "the Warrantor") will repair this product with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the USA or Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect...
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Page 35: Service
1-800-211 -PANA (7262), to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. - Page 36 i_{-J ii[e) (:11.(*] ti_'_ I "11] |(*]ii-1 c:, 0o,4 See page 14. POWER See pages 6, 13, 14, 29. See page 14. VCR/TV INPUT See pages 6, 9,12,19. " "--_-_'_" FAST FORWARD/SE_ReecPH ge19. PLAY see pages 8,Ss,i See pages8, 17, 19, 25, 31. SELECT UP Seepages7, 12, 13, 16-18, 22-29.
- Page 37 mmiv_miill_ utII_,uce]nmm | _"_1 _Lvlm VCR Indicator HI-FI Indicator Lights when the VCR/TV selector Lights when Hi-Fi audio is monitored or playback. is set to VCR. Power Indicator Lights when power is on. 88:88 Timer Indicator Ughts when the VCR is set for a Timer Recording, or when a length is set for a normal recording (OTR).
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Page 38: Quick Use Guide
Press REC. Panasonle Consumer Electronics Panasonlc Sales Company, Division of Mstsushlta Electric of Company, Division of Matsushits Puerto Rico, Inc, ("PSC') Electric Corporation of America Ave.65 de Infanteda.Krn.9.5 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, San Gabde_ IndustrialPark,Carolina, NewJersey07094 PuertoRico00985 Printed in Japan VQTS3558A...