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Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)
Connection
(Rear connection shown.)
VCR
(HiFi)
AUDIO OUT
Connect VIDEO OUT jack on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN jack on Recording VCR.
1
To monitor the dubbing, also connect a TV as shown.
2
Connect AUDIO L/R OUT jacks on Playing VCR to AUDIO L/R IN jacks on Recording VCR.
In place of a Playing VCR, you can use other equipment, such as a Camcorder.
Simply connect the unit's Audio/Video outputs to the Recording VCR.
Playing (Source) VCR
1
Insert pre-recorded tape.
2
3
Press PLAY, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to enter PLAY/PAUSE mode.
The operation of steps 4 and 5 must be done on both playing
and recording VCRs at the same time.
4
Press PLAY to start dubbing.
Playing VCR starts playback.
5
Press STOP to stop dubbing.
To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV
1
Turn your TV on and tune to the
Recording VCR channel (CH3 or CH4).
2
Set the VCR/ TV Selector on the
Recording VCR to "VCR."
Note
• Dubbing tapes protected with Copy
Guard will have poor quality results.
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Special VCR Features
Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature
If Multi-brand feature is used (page 2), and this
feature is set to on, a warning appears
whenever an invalid key is pressed in TV, DSS
or CABLE mode.
VCR
IN FROM ANT.
TV
1
(HiFi)
Press ACTION to display menu.
OUT TO TV
2
VCR
C / A
CLOCK
CH
Press
to select
REPEAT PLAY
: OFF
R
REMOTE WARNING
: ON
REMOTE WARNING
R
L
R
AUTO SHUT- OFF
: OFF
L
AUTO VCR/TV
: ON
and press
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR' S OUTPUT CH : 3
or OFF.
R
L
SELECT :
SET :
EXIT
: ACT I ON
• If "OFF," remote
AUDIO IN
warning will not appear
if invalid key is pressed.
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VHF/UHF
3
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
Front of VCR
VIDEO IN 2
L-AUDIO IN2-R
Auto Shut-Off Feature
(Front Audio L/R Video IN jacks
are also provided)
The power shuts off at a preset time.
1
Press ACTION to display menu.
2
Press
to select
VCR
C / A
CLOCK
CH
REPEAT PLAY
: OFF
REMOTE WARNING
: ON
AUTO SHUT-OFF.
AUTO SHUT- OFF
: OFF
AUTO VCR/TV
: ON
Press
repeatedly to
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR' S OUTPUT CH : 3
change shutoff time as
SELECT :
SET :
shown below.
EXIT
: ACT I ON
Recording (Editing) VCR
Insert blank tape with record tab.
3
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
Press INPUT* to set VCR Input mode to LINE1
• The shut-off countdown will not
Note
for Video Input (Rear) or to LINE2 for Video
function during Play or Record.
Input (Front). (See "Selecting the Input Mode"
below.)
Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to enter REC/PAUSE mode.
VCR/TV Selector Feature
The VCR/TV selection can be set to auto or
manual.
1
Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing.
Press ACTION to display menu.
Recording VCR starts recording.
2
Press
to select
VCR
C / A
CLOCK
CH
REPEAT PLAY
: OFF
AUTO VCR/TV,
REMOTE WARNING
: ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF
: OFF
and press
AUTO VCR/TV
: ON
Press STOP to stop dubbing.
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
or OFF.
VCR' S OUTPUT CH : 3
SELECT :
SET :
EXIT
: ACT I ON
Selecting the Input Mode
• OFF(Manual): You select "VCR" or "TV"
Method 1:
mode using the VCR/TV
Press INPUT repeatedly.
button on the unit or remote.
Channel Number ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ LINE1 ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ LINE2
• ON(Auto):
"VCR" mode is automatically
set when VCR is turned on,
Method 2:
or in Play mode.
Press CH
/
.
Display will change as below.
3
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
1
2
3
(CABLE)
Note
(TV)
LINE2
LINE1
125
or
69
• For more on VCR/TV selection, see "Record
one station, watch another" and "Select
• "L1" or "L2" lights on Multi-Function Display
channels on VCR" sections (see p. 5 of Basic
(about 4 sec.) when LINE1 or LINE2 is
Operations book).
selected.
• LINE1: For rear audio/video connection.
LINE2: For front audio/video connection.
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
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On-Screen Displays (OSD)
Tape Position and Tape Status
On-Screen Displays (OSD)
Feature
Function & Channel Displays
Blank Tape/
To find out the present tape position and amount
When a function button
No Video Signal Indications
of tape remaining.
CH 0 8
is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or
Tape position is displayed for VHS-C type
When blank tape is detected during play,
you change channels,
Cassettes, tapes under 30 minute long, and
or the current channel has no signal (with
a 5 second display
some other tapes, but the position is not
Weak Signal Display feature (p. 10) set to
correct.
appears.
OFF), the TV screen will turn solid blue.
1
Press TAPE POSITION
VCR Status & Clock Displays
to detect current tape position.
To display or remove
to set ON
Function Status
• "DETECTING TAPE
overlay at right,
DETECTING TAPE POSITION
POSITION" only
➛ press DISPLAY*.
Rec Time Remaining
appears the first time
(OTR mode only.
a cassette is
See p. 5 of Basic
inserted and it takes
several seconds for
Operations book.)
correct indication to
SP
appear.
Broadcast Audio
Being Received
R 120 M I N.
• The present tape
position indication
BEG I N
END
and amount of tape
Warning and Instruction Displays
remaining (according
to tape speed) is
displayed.
OSD
Caution
Tape remaining time
display may not be
precise.
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
If you attempt to set or review a Timer
2
Press TAPE POSITION
PRESSING ACTION KEY
Recording and the Clock is not set...
to return to normal screen.
Note
• This function cannot display exact amount of
tape remaining for tapes 30 minutes or less,
TURN VCR OFF
After a Timer Program has been set...
or for tapes over 120 minutes in length.
FOR TIMER RECORDING
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature
When set to "ON," picture is displayed
If you press REC on the remote
regardless of signal strength.
CHECK CASSETTE
control or VCR, and a cassette is
RECORD TAB
1
inserted with no record tab...
Press ACTION to display menu.
2
Press
to select
VCR C / A CLOCK
CHANNEL
ANTENNA : CABLE
and display CHANNEL.
AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF
Press
to select
If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC
WEAK SIGNAL
NO CASSETTE
on the remote control or VCR without
DISPLAY, and press
SELECT :
SET :
EXIT
: ACT I ON
to set ON or OFF.
a cassette inserted...
• ON: Picture is displayed even if signal
is very weak but quality may be
poor.
OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal
TO CANCEL TIMER REC
If you press POWER or STOP during
is weak or non-existent.
PRESS POWER THEN
a Timer Recording...
STOP KEY
• Selecting ON has no effect on connected
(visible in VCR mode only)
equipment with blue back feature.
to set ON
3
VIDEO HEADS MAY
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
NEED CLEANING
PLEASE INSERT HEAD
If head cleaning becomes necessary
CLEANING CASSETTE
while playing back a tape...
VCR Lock Feature
OR REFER TO MANUAL
When set to ON, all operations except for timer
END
:PLAY
record and tape eject are prohibited. Useful for
households with small children.
If you press a function button other
To turn on, hold down
VCR LOCK ACTIVATED
REC on the VCR in Stop
than STOP/EJECT or POWER while
VCR LOCK ACT I VATED
mode with no tape
the VCR is in VCR Lock mode...
inserted for 7 sec.
(Please ignore the NO
CASSETTE warning.)
To turn off, repeat above.
REMOTE CONTROL IS SET
If you press an invalid key on the
TO CABLE/DSS MODE
remote while in CABLE/DSS mode...
VCR LOCK OFF
USE VCR : VCR KEY
REMOTE CONTROL IS SET
• VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if clock is set.
If you press an invalid key on the
TO TV MODE
remote while in TV mode...
USE VCR : VCR KEY
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
REC
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Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
(BO : refers to "Basic Operations" Instruction book.)
(AO : refers to "Advanced Operations" Instruction book.)
Power
Correction
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
No power...
• Set POWER button to on.
• Make sure power source is active.
Recording & Playback
Correction
TV program cannot be recorded...
• Check connections between VCR, external antenna,
Current Time
Channel
and TV.
• Check connections selection. (BO p. 4, AO p. 3)
REC
1 2 : 0 0AM
CH 02
Counter
• Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is
0 : 25
-0 : 1 2 : 3 4
STEREO
SP
correctly set. (Channels [BO p. 11])
SAP
MONO
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)
Timer recording cannot be
• Confirm that clock is set to current time and date.
performed...
• Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on and
Tape Speed
tuned to channel to be recorded.
(See p. 3 of Basic
• Set recording start/stop times correctly. (BO p. 6, 7)
Operations book.)
• Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (BO p. 6, 7)
• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if
These displays will alert you to a missed
a power interruption occurs before or during a Timer
operation or provide further instructions.
Recording, even after power is restored.
Page
There is no playback picture, or the
• Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output
channel (3 or 4) (BO p. 4) or select LINE.
playback picture is noisy or contains
streaks...
• Set VCR/TV selector to "VCR."
See page 6, 7 of
• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (BO p. 3)
Basic Operations
• Try Head Cleaning. (BO p. 3)
book
During special effects playback,
• Set TV's Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then
picture may contain some vertical
adjust.
jitter when using a TV with an
Automatic Vertical Hold Control...
See page 6, 7 of
Basic Operations
VCR cannot be controlled...
• Make sure VCR power is on.
book
• Check Remote batteries.
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
• Make sure Timer Record is not in progress.
See page 3 of
Basic Operations
Remote Control
Correction
book
VCR cannot be remote controlled...
• Make sure VCR power is on.
• Make sure Remote is in VCR mode.
• Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on
VCR. (BO p. 10)
• Avoid any object blocking signal path.
See page 5 of
Basic Operations
• Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
book
• Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or
outdoor light may cause signal interference.
ACTION and PROG buttons do not
• Check connections between VCR, external antenna,
See page 6, 7 of
respond...
and TV.
• Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2)
Basic Operations
• Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
book
Miscellaneous
Correction
Programs cannot be viewed on TV...
• Make sure TV power is on.
See page 3 of
• Make sure TV is set to output of VCR.
Basic Operations
• Check connections between VCR, external antenna,
book
and TV.
• Set VCR/TV selector to "TV." (BO p. 5, AO p. 10)
• Make sure proper signal source is selected.
• Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
facing you.
See page 10
• Check if a tape is already in the unit.
Video cassette cannot be removed...
• Confirm Power Plug is fully inserted into an AC outlet.
Video cassette ejects when a
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)
recording is started or the power is
turned off for timer recording...
See pages 2, 10
In Stop mode, the motor
• To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will
(CYLINDER) continues to rotate...
rotate for about 3 minutes. This reduces response
time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind
Search mode.
See pages 2, 10
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Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
(Advanced Operations)
For Basic operations, see the separate
"Basic Operations" instruction book.
PV-V4623S-K
Models No.
Table of Contents
Multi-Brand Control Feature ..................................... 2
Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS) ....................... 3
MTS Broadcast ........................................................ 4
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ......................................... 4
Tape Operation ................................................ 5, 6, 7
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ................................ 9
Special VCR Features ............................................ 10
On-Screen Displays (OSD) .................................... 11
Before Requesting Service .................................... 12
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