Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual. LSQT0701A For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca 4753S-K(E) P1-25 (030225) RAM.p65 2003/03/25, 13:21...
Important Safeguards and Precautions FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as INSTALLATION to provide some protection against built up static charges and...
Safety Precautions WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause CAUTION electric shock.
• Dealer Address • Use “dry” type head cleaning cassette only. • Dealer Phone No. (Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.) PV-D4753S-K • Model No. • Follow cleaning tape instructions carefully. • Serial No. Excessive use of tape can shorten head life.
Table of Contents DVD / VCR Important Safeguards and Precautions ......2, 3 Before Using ................4 DECK / Disc / Cassette Information ........6 , 7 Location of Controls ............8 ~ 10 Displays (On Screen Displays and Multi Function Display) ....Connections ..............
DECK / Disc / Cassette Information DVD-RAM discs Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Break off the tab to DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able to play them. prevent recording. • Non-cartridge discs Record Tab Type •...
Location of Controls Bold: VCR Function Remote Control Italic : DVD Function Bold Italic : VCR and DVD Functions Normal: Others EJECT / DISPLAY OPEN / CLOSE pp. 11, 44 pp. 20, 22 TV mode POWER p. 28 VCR mode DVD mode p.
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Front View of DECK If the disc cannot be removed... Front View of DECK First, unplug DECK. Then, prepare a rigid Bold: VCR Function wire (e.g. an extended paper clip) and, Italic : DVD Function applying moderate force, insert it straight Bold Italic : VCR and DVD Functions into the hole at the base of the tray.
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Location of Controls (continued) Bold: VCR Function Italic : DVD Function Rear View of DECK Bold Italic : VCR and DVD Functions AC Power Plug VHF/UHF Antenna Output Terminal • While plugged into an AC outlet, p. 12 this DECK consumes 4 W of VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal electrical power in off mode.
Displays (On Screen & Multi Function) On Screen Displays (VCR) Function & Channel Displays Blank Tape/ No Video Signal Indications When a function button CH 0 8 Whenever a blank section of a tape is pressed, e.g. PLAY, comes up in Play mode, or when the or you change selected channel has no broadcast channels, a 5-second...
Connections Basic Connections If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN terminals, connect them to DECK for higher • quality picture and sound. You can enjoy stereo sound even if your TV is not stereo by connecting a stereo • amplifier to DECK.
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Other Connections You Can You Cannot I I I I I With a Cable Box (DECK Cable Box TV) • view any • record (including scrambled DVD/VCR DECK ANT or CATV scrambled) channels. channel. IN FROM ANT. IN 1 Cable Box •...
Connections (continued) Audio Connections Ready Checklist Turn down the volume, then turn DECK, as well as other equipment to be connected, off before proceeding with connection. Do not block ventilation holes of any of the equipment and arrange them so that air can circulate freely.
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Connecting Amplifier (5.1 ch Surround system) Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog. A. Digital connection (DECK OPTICAL Digital Audio Output Connector) When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital bitstream or DTS bitstream is output from the DECK OPTICAL Digital Audio Output Connector.
Initial Setup for Basic Connections (Ready to Play) Before doing Initial Setup Turn TV on. See connections RF Coaxial Cable Connection and AV Cable Connection on page 12. <RF Coaxial Cable Connection> Set TV to channel 3. <AV Cable Connection> Set TV to VIDEO.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, dy to Play) press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Settings are made automatically. When setup is done, this screen appears. 6 / 8/ 20 03 SUN 2 : 20PM EJECT DST : ON SETT I NG : CH 10...
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Press ACTION* • PROGRAM functions are not available MENU SET UP VCR when using COMPONENT Video Output to display MENU. SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL and S-VIDEO OUT. Please set TV to IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH either RF INPUT or VIDEO INPUT, and VCR’S OUTPUT CH:3 then press PROGRAM.
VCR’s Output Channel *Important: If a remote control button does not work POWER when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. NUMBER Time Zone Adjust VCR’s Output keys Channel (Only when Auto Clock is set.) 1) Press to select 1) Press...
Playback/ Record on a Tape EJECT Ready Checklist All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15) TV and DECK are plugged in. PLAY TV is on and tuned to CH 3, 4, or VIDEO. Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR.) REW/SLOW- FF/SLOW+ Playback a Tape...
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*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 This video recorder, equipped with HQ Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 6). (High Quality) system, is compatible •...
Basic DVD Operation Press POWER* on the remote or DECK. Ready Checklist All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15) Press DVD to select DVD mode. DECK is plugged in. • If a disc is already inserted, go to step 4. (Depending on the disc, playback may If DECK is connected to an audio amplifier, start automatically.)
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. I Forward/Reverse Scene Search V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are during play.
Timer Recording Ready Checklist All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15) TV and DECK are plugged in. Clock set correctly. (p. 18) POWER Tape has rec.tab. (p. 6) Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR.) Sufficient tape remaining for recording time. Press PROG* to display Program.
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*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents: (Recording is not in progress) To cancel a Timer Press PROG Recording in progress...
MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System Connection Make the Audio/Video Connection as shown on pp. 12 ~ 15. • You can use TV connected to a Stereo amplifier and speakers instead of Stereo TV. Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types and on- screen displays.
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*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Audio Mode for Recording Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) to display audio mode. (Display disappears after 5 seconds.) Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) repeatedly to select desired mode.
Multi-Brand Control Feature POWER Multi-Brand Control Setup The Remote Control can be set to control some TV and Cable Box/DSS functions. DSS/ CABLE Find your TV and Cable Box/DSS Receiver Brand Code Number on the following page. Set up for TV control, ➛...
Tape Operation Search System For each recording, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. A program index and information are also included for timer recordings. These marks are used to access or scan recordings. Index Search Program End Search Locates end point of recording for continuity.
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*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Auto Operation Functions Auto Play Insert a tape ➛ Power comes on, ➛ Play starts if there is no record tab (see p.
Tape Operation (continued) Repeat Play VCR/TV Selector Feature VCR/TV Selector Feature Set to playback a recording over and over. The VCR/TV selection can be set to auto or manual. Press ACTION* to display MENU. Press ACTION to display MENU. Press MENU SET UP VCR to select “SET UP VCR,”...
Special VCR Features *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Weak Signal Display Feature When “ON,” picture is displayed regardless of signal DISPLAY strength. Press ACTION to display MENU.
Special VCR Features (continued) *Important: If a remote control button does not work Remote Warning Feature when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. If Multi-brand feature is used (p. 28), and this feature is set to on, a warning appears whenever an invalid key is pressed in TV, DSS or CABLE mode.
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connection DVD/VCR DECK VCR/ Camcorder Front of DECK (Hi-Fi) VIDEO IN 2 L-AUDIO IN2-R IN FROM ANT. IN 1 VIDEO VIDEO VHF/ VHF/UHF (Audio/Video In Terminals OUT TO TV AUDIO AUDIO1 on the front of DECK are available) Connect VIDEO OUT terminal on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN terminal on DECK.
Disc Operation Subtitle Language (DVD only) Ready Checklist Please read “Basic DVD Operation” You can select a different subtitle language (if offered) than on page 22. the one set at the Settings for DVD Operation. [Subtitle language] (See p. 53.) [Audio sound track language] Press SUB TITLE * English...
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* Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. When appears on the screen while Multiple Angle Viewing (DVD only) a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is DVDs may contain scenes shot from multiple camera prohibited by DECK or the disc.
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Disc Operation (continued) Title Menu (DVD only) Some DVDs have more than one title, e.g. movies. If the disc offers a title menu, you can select the desired title number. (Operation may vary according to the disc.) Press TITLE * T I TLE MENU in Play mode Dogs...
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* Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Program Play (Video CD/CD only) Ready Checklist DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD. You can program specific tracks and order of play. Video CD or CD is inserted.
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Disc Operation (continued) Random Play (Video CD/CD only) Ready Checklist DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD. Tracks are played in a random order. Press ACTION * to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press DVD MAIN MENU DISPLAY to select “PLAY MODE,” DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE...
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* Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. DVD-Audio Operation This DECK, equipped with a 192 kHz/ 24 bit Audio D/A converter, supports DVD-Audio recorded with high quality sound.
DVD-RAM Operation (DVD-RAM only) You can enjoy playing your personally recorded/edited DVD-RAM discs on this DECK. Note • This DECK was designed for playback only. DVD-RAM recording is not possible. Play a DVD-RAM Do steps 1 ~ 3 on page 22. •...
* Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Play List If the DVD-RAM features a Play List, your preselected list of favorite scenes is displayed for easy access.
DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show Ready Checklist disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time) and DECK information (repeat play, play DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD. mode). Press DISPLAY* in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Displays.”...
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* Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Detailed Descriptions of each On-Screen Display I I I I I Disc information screen (for DVD-Video) T I TLE 1.
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DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued) I I I I I Disc information screen (for Video CD/ CD) TRACK VIDEO CD : OFF 01 : 35 : 12 1. TRACK No. • Select “TRACK”, and press SET* . • Change the No. by pressing or NUMBER keys , and press SET .
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* Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. I I I I I DECK information screen (for DECK) 1 . Repeat Play • Select “REPEAT”, and press SET . •...
DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued) For your reference • CHAPTER/TITLE REPEAT PLAY (DVD-Video) OPEN/ CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION CLOSE TITLE chapter chapter chapter CHAPTER REPEAT POWER TITLE REPEAT NORMAL PLAY PLAY FF/REW • TRACK/GROUP REPEAT PLAY (DVD-Audio) PAUSE CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION STOP GROUP GROUP...
MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback Operation This unit can play MP3/WMA/JPEG format CD-R or MP3/WMA Playback CD-RW recorded for personal use on a PC, etc. Some discs may not play due to the condition of the Do steps 1~3 on left. recording. Press to select an MP3/WMA file ( Press POWER* on the remote or DECK.
MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback Operation (continued) I Select PLAY MODE [JPEG Slide-show] JPEG Playback (During STOP mode) (See p. 49) 1) Press to move cursor to You can play back JPEG images. PLAY MODE. Displayable Image Size: 32x32~7680x7680 pixels 2) Press to select the desired PLAY MODE (see below).
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JPEG Zoom (During JPEG Playback.) You can enlarge specific portions of a JPEG picture and select the zoom ratio using the ZOOM button on the remote during JPEG Playback screen. Set Zoom size. Press ZOOM repeatedly to change display as follows.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when DVD Lock Feature pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. You can prevent playback of DVDs of a specific Ready Checklist rating level which may be unsuitable for children. DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD.
Settings for DVD Operation Press ACTION Once initial settings are done, they remain in memory (even after power off) to display DVD MAIN MENU. until changed. This means DECK will operate under the same conditions Press (especially DVDs) each time. DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES to select an item, and...
Settings for DVD Operation (continued) Audio Output Ready Checklist DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD. Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of DECK. Press ACTION * Recommended setting to display DVD MAIN MENU. Type of amplifier Dolby LPCM...
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*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Speaker Output Setup Set the number of speakers connected to the receiver (amplifier, decoder.) (See pp.14, 15.) Do steps 1~3 on page 54.
Settings for DVD Operation (continued) Output Balance Setup Adjust the volume level output from the speakers. To adjust, play a disc or set the “TEST SIGNAL” (p.57) to ON. Then adjust while confirming the volume. (Even if “OFF” or "NONE" is set in “SPEAKER SIZE,”...
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Test Signal Setup Still Mode Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion This feature assists in the setting of OUTPUT BALANCE.
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE” and/or “MENUS” (see p. 53). Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 6565 Afar 7079 Faroese 7678 Lingala 8375 Slovak 6566 Abkhazian 7082 French 7679 Laothian 8376 Slovenian 6570 Afrikaans 7089 Frisian...
Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions. Caution Page PLEASE SET CLOCK BY If you attempt to set or review a Timer PRESSING ACTION KEY Recording and the Clock is not set... If DECK is not in Stop mode or a cassette with PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER record tab is not inserted 2 minutes before a...
Before Requesting Service Check the following points if you are having trouble with your DECK. Power Correction • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. No power… • Set POWER button to on. • Make sure power source is active. •...
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Check the following points if you are having trouble with your DECK. DVD/ Video CD/ CD Correction Play fails to start even when PLAY is • This DECK cannot play discs other than DVDs, pressed... Video CDs and CDs. • The disc may be dirty and require cleaning. Play starts but then stops immediately...
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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: Richmond, British Columbia...