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Panasonic PV-VS4821-K Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. As an NERGY TAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product or product model meets the NERGY TAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards And Precautions

    Important Safeguards and Precautions OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against built up static charges INSTALLATION...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE...

  • Page 4: Accessories

    The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your VCR. • Date of Purchase • Dealer Purchased From • Dealer Address • Dealer Phone No. • Model No. PV-VS4821-K • Serial No. Record Tab Accessories Screw driver Remote Control Batteries 2 “AA”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions ......2, 3 Accessories ................4 Loading the Batteries .............. 4 Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure .......... 4 Record/ Playback Time ............4 Location of Controls ............6, 7 Initial Setup for DSS/ Cable Box Channel Control .... 8, 9 Initial Setup for ANT./ Cable-VCR-TV Connection ..

  • Page 6: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Remote control Buttons LIGHT EJECT TV mode POWER DSS/CABLE mode VCR mode INPUT VCR/TV FAST FORWARD/SEARCH PLAY SELECT UP PROGRAM/VCR+ REWIND/SEARCH STOP SELECT DOWN ACTION ADD/DELETE DISPLAY NUMBER KEYS TAPE POSITION COUNTER RESET SEARCH/ENTER PAUSE/ SLOW MOVIE ADVANCE COMMERCIAL ADVANCE SPEED ZERO SEARCH...
  • Page 7 Multi Function Display Timer Indicator Lights up when the VCR is set for Timer Recording, or when One Touch Recording Power Indicator (OTR) is used. Flashes when Timer Recording Lights up when is set, but a tape has not been inserted into the power is on.

  • Page 8: Initial Setup For Dss/ Cable Box Channel Control

    nitial Setup for DSS/ Cable Box Channel Control The setup on pages 10 through 15 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 10 ~ 15. Please look over the information before you begin setup procedure.
  • Page 9 Oak ............. 46, 11 Magnavox ............94, 95 Oak Sigma ..........46, 11 Uniden ............. 94, 95 Panasonic ..........17, 16, 08 Optimus ............94, 95 Philips ..........23, 24, 20, 13 Panasonic .............. 96 Pioneer ..........06, 05, 12 ProScan ..............

  • Page 10: Initial Setup For Ant./ Cable-Vcr-Tv Connection

    Initial Setup for ANT./ Cable - VCR - TV Connection How to Connect For Connection Type A [VCR-TV] . Connect the Cable from Antenna/Cable to the IN FROM ANT. terminal on VCR. Connect the OUT TO TV terminal on the rear of VCR to the ANT. IN terminal on TV using the RF Cable (included accessory).
  • Page 11 nnection *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Press (see right) Using keys VCR C / A CLOCK CHANNEL SELECT CONNECTION to select “VCR TV”...

  • Page 12: Initial Setup For Dss/ Cable Box-Vcr-Tv Connection

    Initial Setup for DSS/ Cable Box-VCR-TV Connection How to Connect For Connection Type B [DSS/ Cable Box-VCR-TV] . Connect the OUT Jack on your Cable Box to the IN FROM ANT. terminal on the VCR with the RF Cable. Connect the OUT TO TV terminal on the rear of VCR to the ANT. IN terminal on TV using the RF Cable (included accessory).
  • Page 13 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Using keys Press (see right) VCR C / A CLOCK CHANNEL SELECT CONNECTION You can operate the menu to select VCR TV CABLE / DSS BOX VCR TV...
  • Page 14 Initial Setup for DSS/ Cable Box-VCR-TV Connection Press IS YOUR CABLE/DSS BOX to select “YES” or “NO.” RECEIVING CH 01? Press to set. SELECT : SET : EXIT : ACT I ON If “YES” (with Cable Box), go to step 10. If “YES”...
  • Page 15 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. If displayed time is incorrect... If your area observes DST (daylight saving time), but the time is incorrect; do “Time Zone Adjust”...

  • Page 16: Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Vcr's Output Channel

    Reset Language, Channels, Clock VCR’s Press ACTION* C / A CLOCK REPEAT PLAY :OFF T I ME STAMP to display MENU. REMOTE WARNING AUTO SHUT- OFF S-VHS ET :OFF IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR’ S OUTPUT CH SELECT : EXIT : ACT I ON Language Channels Clock...

  • Page 17: Time Zone Adjust

    VCR’s Output Channel POWER *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. SELECT/ :PLAY :STOP :REW Time Zone Adjust VCR’s Output NUMBER Channel (Only when Auto Clock is set.) keys 1) Press to select...

  • Page 18: Playback A Tape

    Playback a Tape Note Ready Check List All connections are made (pg. 10, 12, 28). Remove loose or TV and VCR are plugged in. peeling labels from tapes TV is on and tuned to CH3, 4, or VIDEO. to prevent tape jam. Remote is in VCR mode.

  • Page 19: Record On A Tape

    *Important: If a remote control button does not work Record on a Tape when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Insert a tape with a record tab (pg. 4). • VCR power comes on. “VCR”...

  • Page 20: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Ready Check List POWER All connections are made (pg. 10, 12, 28). TV and VCR plugged in and turned on. SELECT/ VCR/TV selector set to “VCR.” Clock set correctly. :PLAY Tape has rec. tab (pg. 4). :STOP Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR) :REW Press PROG/VCR+ button* to display PROGRAM.

  • Page 21: Timer Recording

    *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 Recording in progress... 1) Press VCR Plus+ PROG.

  • Page 22: Timer Recording Using Vcr Plus+ System

    Timer Recording Using VCR Plus+ System Auto VCR Plus+ System Channel Setup (Part 1) In order for VCR to read PlusCode numbers, some setup is VCR Plus+ System is ... required. Guide channel numbers are assigned to each local a feature that allows you to set most broadcast and cable station.
  • Page 23 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Auto VCR Plus+ System Channel Setup (Part 2) Before you perform the following steps, you should have: SELECT/ •...
  • Page 24 Timer Recording Using VCR Plus+ System (continued) Initial Setup..In order to use Timer Recording Using VCR Plus+ System, the Initial Setup on page 8 to 15 must be completed for setting Clock and Channel. Channel Setup..Since numbers assigned to channels found in TV Guide and selected newspapers may differ from channels in your viewing area, you’ll need to enter your local TV channel number for each corresponding Guide Channel.
  • Page 25 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press continued) the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. VCR Plus+ System Programming POWER Ready Check List SELECT/ Clock is set. :PLAY VCR Plus+ Setup is complete (see pages 22 ~ 24). :STOP Press PROG/VCR+ button :REW...

  • Page 26: Multi-Brand Control Feature

    Multi-Brand Control Feature Multi-Brand Control Setup The Remote Control can be set to control some TV and POWER Cable box/DSS functions. Find your TV and Cable Box/DSS Receiver Brand Code Number on the following page. DSS/ CABLE Setup for TV control, -->hold down TV button, -->enter code with NUMBER keys.
  • Page 27 Archer ......44, 06, 01, 120, 05, 63, 126 Oak Sigma ........46, 11, 129, 101 Panasonic ........17, 16, 08, 87, 109 Cableview ....29, 09, 01, 63, 120, 44, 42, 30 Philips ....23, 24, 20, 13, 07, 50, 128, 129 52, 04, 124, 126 Citizen ....

  • Page 28: Advanced Connections

    Advanced Connections Audio/Video Connection If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN terminals, you can connect your VCR to them to receive higher quality picture and sound. IN FROM ANT. AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VHF/UHF OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Connect the VIDEO OUT terminal on the VCR to the VIDEO IN terminal of your TV.

  • Page 29: Mts Broadcast/ Vhs Hi-Fi Stereo System

    MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System Connection Make the Audio/Video Connection as shown AUDIO OUT on the previous page. Stereo Amplifier • You can use a TV connected to a Stereo VHF/UHF amplifier and speakers instead of a Stereo TV. AUDIO IN OUT TO TV Receivable Broadcast Types...

  • Page 30: Tape Operation

    Tape Operation Ready Check List detects and marks the beginning and All connections are made. end points of commercials on your tape for recordings over 15 minutes in length. When a marked One time Setup completed. tape is played back, the VCR automatically advances through the VCR is plugged in.
  • Page 31 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Playback When playing back a recording which has been PLAY marked using the feature, you can either set VCR to automatically advance through marked commercial blocks, or set it so that POWER CHANNEL...
  • Page 32 Tape Operation (continued) The most commonly asked questions about are answered below. Question Answer The VCR advances through a 3-minute commercial How fast does the VCR advance through block in about 8 to 12 seconds if the tape speed is commercials? SLP.
  • Page 33 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Ready Check List All connections are made. helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). One time Setup completed.
  • Page 34 Tape Operation (continued) Search System For each recording, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. A program index and information is 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.
  • Page 35 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Zero Search To quickly return to a specified tape location. Press DISPLAY during play SELECT/ to display Counter. PLAY :PLAY Press COUNTER...

  • Page 36: Special Vcr Features

    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 manually created captions. You need a list of stations and the channel numbers you receive them on. Preset Caption Press ACTION* C / A...
  • Page 37 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Manual Caption Do “Preset Caption” steps 1 ~ 3 on page 36. Press VCR C / A CLOCK CHANNEL PRESET CAPTION to select MANUAL...
  • Page 38 Special VCR Features (continued) Ready Check List Time Stamp Feature Clock is set to correct time. The VCR writes program data (see example below) Record tab in place. (See page 4.) about the first 10 seconds of every recording. The information is then displayed the first 10 seconds of playback.
  • Page 39 *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 ON/OFF Feature Tape Position and Tape Status Feature To find out the present tape position and amount of tape remaining.
  • Page 40 Special VCR Features (continued) VCR Lock Feature When set to ON, all operations except for timer record and tape eject are prohibited. Useful for households with small children. To turn on, hold down REC on the POWER CHANNEL VCR/TV VCR LOCK ACT I VATED VCR in Stop mode with no PLAY STOP/EJECT...
  • Page 41 *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 ON/OFF Feature When “ON,” picture is displayed regardless of signal strength. Press ACTION C / A CLOCK REPEAT PLAY :OFF...

  • Page 42: Super (S) Vhs System

    Super (S) VHS System S-VHS tape playback is superior to VHS, even when using a conventional TV. And, your S-VHS VCR can also playback VHS format tapes. S-VHS MONITOR/ S-VIDEO OUT RECEIVER TV AUDIO OUT NORMAL TV AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN IN FROM ANT.
  • Page 43 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Super VHS ET Your VCR is equipped with S (Super) VHS ET. This feature allows recording with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes.

  • Page 44: Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)

    Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connection VIDEO IN 2 L-AUDIO IN2-R Front of VCR (HiFi) IN FROM ANT. (HiFi) OUT TO TV (Audio/Video In Terminals AUDIO OUT on the front of VCR are available) AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VHF/UHF Connect VIDEO OUT terminal on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN terminal on Recording VCR.

  • Page 45: Vcr & Cassette Information

    VCR & Cassette Information Head Cleaning Cleaning the VCR Playing older or damaged tapes may Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of a eventually cause video heads to vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the become clogged. ventilation holes on the back sides and bottom of the cabinet.

  • Page 46: Vcr & Cassette Information

    VCR & Cassette Information (continued) Specifications Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: Power On Approx. 28 watts Power Off Approx. 3.7 watts Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC colour Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track: 1 track (Normal) 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound)

  • Page 47: On-Screen Displays (Osd)

    On-Screen Displays (OSD) Function & Channel Display When a function button is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or you change channels, a few second display appears first in large and then small characters. (Some Station names may also appear if Channel Caption is set. See pages 36, 37.) VCR Status &...
  • Page 48 On-Screen Displays (continued) Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions. Caution Caution f you press POWER If no active channels NO CH FOUND TO CANCEL TIMER REC or STOP during a are found for PRESS POWER THEN Timer Recording...

  • Page 49: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting Service Check the following points if you are having trouble with your VCR. Power Correction • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. No power… • Set POWER button to on. • Make sure power source is active. Recording &...

  • Page 50: Warranty

    5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

  • Page 51: Servicentre List

    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...

  • Page 52: Index

    Montréal: 3075 Louis A. Amos, Lachine, Québec H8T 1C4 (514) 633-8684 Toronto: 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 238-2181 Calgary: 6835 8th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 (403) 295-3922 Panasonic Canada Inc. Vancouver: 13131 Bathgate Place, Richmond, BC V6V 1Z3 (604) 278-4211 5770 Ambler Drive,...

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