Panasonic Omnivision PV-9455S Operating Instructions Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

Panasonic

OmnlvisIonl Vl-II_l

Operating Instructions

MODEL PV-9455S

Please read these instructionscarefullybefore
attemptingto connect,operate oradjustthis
product.Pleasesave thismanual.

SpanishQuick Use Guide isincluded,(Guia
para rdpida consultaen espaSol estd incluida.)

Quick Use Guide is on the back cover,

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Tableof Contents

Use

Now!

Important Safeguards and Precautions .......................................2

Accessories ............................................................................................. 4

Loading the Batteries ........................................................................... 4

Basic Connections (Antenna,VCR,TV) ............................................. 4, 5

One Time VCR Setup (Language,Channel,Clock)............................. 6, 7

Playback a Tape (slowMotion,StillPicture,FramebyFrame).................... 8

Record On a Tape ..................................................................................9

• One Touch Recording............... 9

Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS,AudioNideo)...................... 10, 11

Timer Recording ...........................................................................12, 13

• Timer Recording • Review, Replaceor Clear

UsingVCR Buttons................. 12 ProgramContents................... 13

Multi-Brand Control Feature ....................................................14, 15

Tape Operation ...........................................................................16 ~ 18

• VHS IndexSearchSystem....16, 17 • Zero Search ............................ 18

• AutoOperation Functions....... 17 • One MinuteSkip...................... 18

• Repeat Play............................. 18

Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing).......................................................... 19

MTS Broadcast/VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ........................20, 21

• Stereo/SAP/MonoBroadcast....20 • Select Audio Mode .................. 21

Special VCR Features .............................................................. 22 ~ 27

• ChannelCaption ............... 22, 23 • Auto Shut-Off .......................... 26

• Time Stamp....................... 24, 25 • Weak Signal DisplayON/OFF..27

• ShuttleVariableSpeedSearch...26 • VCR Lock ................................ 27

Reset Language, Channel, Clock ................................... 28, 29

VCR & Cassette Information ........................................... 30, 31

• ResetallVCRMemoryFunctions..30 • Head Cleaning......................... 31

• DST (DaylightSavingTime)........30 • Cleaning theVCR ...................31

• PreventAccidentalTapeErasure.30 • Specifications.......................... 31

• Record/PlaybackTime ............ 30 • Featuresfor Quality................ 31

On Screen Displays (OSD) .................................................... 32

• Function& Channel Display....32 - Warningand

• VCR Status & Clock Display... 32 InstructionDisplays.................32

Before Requesting Service ................................................... 33

Warranty ........................................................................... 34, 35

Spanish (Espa_ol) Quick Use Guide ............................. 36, 37

Location of Controls ........................................................ 38, 39

Quick Use Guide (Playback,Recording)...................... Back Cover

3

Congratulations

on your purchaseof one of the most sophisticatedand

reliable products on the market today. Used properly,
itwillbring you and yourfamily years of enjoyment.
Please fill in the informationbelow. The serial number
ison the tag located on the back of your VCR.

• Date ofPurchase

• Dealer PurchasedFrom

• Dealer Address

• Dealer PhoneNo.

• Model No PV-9455S

•SerialNo,

[] Remote Control

VSQS1588

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[]BaHedes3"AAA"

[] RF Coaxial Cable

VJAS0196

ANTENNA s..ege,

f

CABLE TV

OUTDOOR ANTENNA

or

INDOOR ANTENNA

J

VCR

Disconnect antenna

or cable from TV and
connect to VCR.

1) Open the cover.

2) Insert the

batteries as
marked.

Set VCR Output to

channel 3 or 4 (not
an active station).

2

3) Close the cover.

[] Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix oldand new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline withmanganese batteries.

4

TuneTV to VCR outputchannel
thesameone yousetinstep3.

WARNING I

Whenusing=Nuttype"RF coaxialcables,tightenwith
fingersonly.Overtighteningmaydamage terminals.

1

Between ANT, and VCR

• Case 1: Twin Lead Cable Only

To VCR Terminal

From Antenna _

3C0-75 ohm

(Flat) Twin Lead Transformer

300 Ohm Cable (notsupplied)

• Case 2: Twin Lead & Coaxial Cables

(notsuppli_

coaxial Cable

To VCR Terminal

• Case 3: Two Twin Lead Cables

UHFNHF Band Mixer
(notsupplied)

300-75 ohm
Transformer
(notsupplied)

To VCR Terminal

• If your TV has both post and plug*typp
VHF terminals, the po_t connectionis

recommendedto minimize signal loss.

Between VCR and TV

f

• Case 1: Screw & Plug Type Terminal

UHFNHF Band _ TV
Separator

RF Coaxial Cable

• Case 2: Screw Type Terminal

75-300 ohm

Transformer

(not supplied)

• Case 3: Double Screw Type Terminal

UHFNHF Band TM
Separator

(not s_VHF

• Case 4: Complex "rv Terminal

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV SET

Split out _--_ _

ANT2

• Connect to one ofthe ANT terminals and
select the same antenna number on the "iV.

5

When VCR Is turned on the first time,
setupmodeisenteredautomatically,

Process of Setup

1

3

4

POWER

Q

Turn the TV and VCR on,

PressPOWER.

CH3 or CH4

(TV Screen)

Tune to VCR output channel.
Tune "IV to CH3 orCH4.

(Sameas backofVCR)

• Always tune TV to this channel to

monitorthe VCR.

• Ifyou usedaudi_videojack connection,

tunethe TV to itsvk_eo_nput.

Select the language.

v__ for English

tor Spanish

(ESPANOL)

for French

(_S)

• Use remote or VCR buttons.

• Ifwrong language is set, do
"Reset a_[VCR Memory Fu_-_ons"

steps page 30.

Start Channel Auto Set
and Clock Auto Set.

_ PressCH A.

POWER
VCR/TV

_ (Setupcompleted)

1/4f2000TUE12:_l I_ PressCH&toexlt.

:ON • If ur area observes

I _ [ incorrect; dothe

1, ,j , , t,me,.0=ths, o,s

COMPLETED _ _l-_meZone Adjust"

END : _ €HUP _ J steps on page 29.

! (Setup incomplete)

AUTOCLOO¢SET

See next

,s iNCOMPLETE page.

ACTIONTO SET _,.OCK

,

Clock Setup incomplete.

Set the clock manually.

I,_UTO CLOCKSET 1) Press ACTION.

L_2) Press AV to

select month.

3) Press• to set.

• Likewise,set date, year, time,

DST (Daylight SavingTime).

To Make Corrections,

repeatedlypress • • to move to

error, then correct.

4) Press ACTION.

_O (ClOCkstarts.)

• To exitthis mode,
press ACTION
again.

SELECT/
SET

-- • :PLAY

• :STOP

• :REW

• :FF

R

• VCR calendar isaccurately maintained to
Dec. 31, 2096 11:59PM.

• Channel auto set selects normal TV or Cable

channels depending on your VCR hookup.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET

• Auto clock set is performedthe first time the VCR is turned offeach day. If used, a cable box must be left on and
tuned to the PBS channel at the time VCR power is turned off if you want auto clock set to be done.

• If used, a DSS receiver must be tomed off for auto clockset.

• If Cable Boxor DSS receiver is connected to VCR via AudioNideo jacks, an RF coaxial cable mustalso be
connected for auto clockset and channal autoset features.

-- Using A_',< • keys

You can also operate the menuscreen

usingVCR buttons.
If you use VCR buttons, pressCH • and

CH • together to displaythe menu screen.

When menu screens are displayed, PLAY,

STOP, REWIND, and FF buttonsfunction
as AV• • only.

• : PLAY

• :STOP

•:REW

onVCR • : FF

7

[_l_check list before you begin.

[] All connectionsare made.
[] "IV and VCR am pluggedin,
[] "IV is turned on ar,d set to the VCR channel (CH 3 or 4).

[] Remote Is in VCR mode.

STO_ EJECT

|

Insert a cassette.

• VCRpowercomesonandVCR
appearsondisplay.

Prose PLAY.

• Playbackbeginsifcassettehas

norecordtab.

• To Find a ParticularScene

ForwardSearch --> Press FF.
Reverse Search--> PressREW.

• For Slow Motion--> PressSLOW.

(To release, pressSLOW.)

• ForStill(Freeze) picture--> PressPAUSE,

(To release,pressPAUSE.)

• ForFramebyFramepicture--> PressSLOW inStillmode.

(To release, pressPAUSE.)

_)e To reduce picturenoise,see"ManualTrackingContmi"on

pege31.

• AltertheVCR isinStillorSlowmodefor3 minutes,itwillswitchto

Stopmodeautomaticallyto protsctthetapeand thevideohead.

• To stop -> PressSTOP.

• To rewind tape -> Press REW inStop mode.

• To eject tape -> Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR.

n

• To prevent tape jam
inspectyourcassettetapesand

removeanylooseorpeelinglabels.

8

Playback using VCR controls

1Inserta cassette.

J 2 PressPLAY.

• Press tostopand/or eject tape.

*Important:
Ifthe remote controlPOWER,ACTION,

PROG,CH _J_', INDEX,NUMBERED
keys,INPUT, ADD/DLT,orDISPLAY
buttondoesnotworkwhenpressed,press
theVCR buttononthe remoteandtrythe
buttonagain.

REC/'I'IME

Afterthe VCR hasbeen in Pause mode
for5 minutes,it will stopautomatically
to protectthe tape and the video head.

I_IP Check list before you begin.

17 All connectionsare made.

[] TV istumod on and set to the VCR channel (CH 3 or 4),
[] Cassette with record tab in place+

[] Remote inVCR mode,

l[ ]nsecasee

• VCR powercomes on

automatically.

2°++6

®®®or

Q®®

Select Channel.
PressCH JidV* or NUMBERED keys.

• To select=LINE', see page 19.

• To select channels over t00,
firstpr.ess100 key, then enter

remaining digit.

SPEED

©

Select Recording speed.

(Seepage30.)
PressSPEED.

• SP = StandardPlay
LP = LongPlay

SLP = SuperLong Play

• Selectedspeedis displayed

onTV screen.

(_ Start Recording.

RECmM_ Press REC/TIME.

• To edit out unwantedportions,

press PAUSE to pause and
resume recording.

ITo stop -> Press STOP

• One Touch Recording

Press REC/TIME repeatedly to set the recording
length (30 min. ~ 4 hours).

• The VCR tums itselfoff at a presettime.

• Record One Program While Watchlng Another

PressVCR/TV--> "VCR" disappears onVCR display

--> SelectChannel at theTV.

• Selecting Channel at the VCR

PressVCR/TV--> "VCR" appearson VCR display

--> Select Channelat the VCR.

You can operate on the VCR

4 VC TV 1 2

• Pressto stop.

9

Make sure to tune TV to VCR output channel the same one you

CATV Connection set on back of VCR: CH3 or CH4.

Allconnectionson these pagesaremadewith 75Ohm coaxialcables.

• With a Cable Box (Cable Box,_VCR)

I N _'l

M or , CABLE BOX VCR

CATV /

"IV

OUT TO TV

• With a Cable Box (VCR,_ Cable Box)

," ANT '_

i or i VCR

I CA'IV ,'

\

CABLE BOX

TV

• With Two Cable Boxes

VCR

i i CABLE

or = 2-Way Splitter BOX

' CATV '

• /

NB

TV

DSS Connection

I N \,

i or i

i CATV l

• - *DSS_ is a registeredtrademarkof DIRECTV,

t INC., a unitof GM Hughed Electronics.

,SATELLITE,

DSB

RECEIVER VCR

OUTTO TV I

TV

10

mwmmll

• record or view any
(includingscrambled)

channel.

• use VCR Remote
Controlto select

channels using Multi-
brand controlfeature.

• view channel

other than the one
selected for any
type of recording,

• do a Timer

recordingof a

channel unless you

select it at the
cable box,

Audio/Video Connections

LIyourTVhasAUDIOandVIDEOIN

terminals,connectthemtoVCRfor
higherqualitypictureandsound.

Youcanenjoystereosoundevenif
yourTVIsnotstereobyconnecting

astereoamplifierto theVCR.

VCR

I

• view any (including

scrambled) channel.

• use VCR Remote
Control to select

channels without

using Multi-brand
controlfeature.

• record scrambled

channels.

• recordand viewboth

scrambledand
unscrambled
channels if additional
equipmentis added.
This connection
requires:two
converterboxes,
an A/B switch,and a
2-way splitter.

• view channel

other than the one
selected for any
type of recording,

• do aTimer recording

of a channel unless
you select it at the

cable box.

• record and view any
(including scrambled)

channel.

• use your VCR
Remote Control to
select channels
using Multi-brand
controlfeature.

NOTE:
DSS receivermustbe
turnedoffto view cable
box or antenna programs.

• view channel
other than the one

selected for any

type of recording.

• do a Timer recording

of a channel unless
you select itat the

DSS box.

-rv

To use your TV as a VCR monitor, set _he V_DEO/TV
selectoron the "IV (Monitor/Receiver) to 'VIDEO."

Use the L Audio IN jack for proper sound reproduction
when connectiongtoa monaural TV.

Note to CABLE system installer:

This reminder is providedto call the CABLE system

installer'sattentionto Adicle 820-40 of the NEC in USA
(andto the Canadian ElectricalCode in Canada) that
providesguidelinesfor proper groundingand, in
particular,specifiesthat the cable ground shall be
connected to the groondthgsystem ot the building,as

closeto the pointof cable entry as practical.

FCCWarning:Anyunauthorizedchangesormodifications

I tothis equipmentwouldvoidthe user's authoritytooperate.

This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High
Quality) System, is compatible with existing._.S
equipment. Only use those tapes with the

mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes

that have been tested and inspected for use in 2,
4, 6, end 8 hour VCR machines be used.

1]

You canset upto 8 programstobe recordedwhiteyouare away.

1

2

3

4

Display menu. I_ Display program

, screen.

I _ IPressACTION. O I _=_ I1) PressPROG.

_2) Gotostep4.

• Youcan also set u usi • Ifa programisalreedy in memory,
VCR buttons. See _he i_ongttom pressA_I, and • to selectan

rightof this page. unused program number.

Display SET UP FEATURE.

1) Press&V toselect.

2) Press• to display.

Display Program screen.

I) Press• to display.

• Ifa programis already in

memory, pmsc &V and

• to select an unused

program number,

Set the recording DATE.

_l 1) Press &,V to select.

[ 2) Press • or • to set.

'I• 1-31 = One time
I • DAILY = MON-FRI
J

• WEEKLY = Same time

once a week

[_Check list before you begin.

[] All connectionsare made.

(See pages 4-5,)

[] TV ssd VCR are pluggedinandturnedon,
[] VCR/TV selector is set to "VDR."
[] Clock is set to correct lime.
[] Record tab in p_ace.(See page 30,)
[] Remote inVCR mode.

7POWER

SELECT/

SET

&:PLAY

• :STOP

<I:REW

• :FF

1 PROG

6

1ACTION

6

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!_--WEE_.V W_L'_ WSt_.'_..,)t Channel (or LINE foroutskk5 source), Cste_ory•,

SA'_ .... (MON)m SUN) tape speed (SP, LP, SLP).

5

12

Make the notes.

• If not wlntod, go to step 6.

1) Prese & to begin.

2) Press &V to select.

3) Press• to set.

• Characterswill change in

the followingorder,

A_. e4..Co--- _Z*_ BLANK_-=- _.*&

4) Press PROG (or

ACTION)to end.

Continued on the nextpage.

important notes when using a DSS receiver

I .When recordingprograms via a DSS receiver,the DSS /

receivermustbe lefton.

I " _°_/heerecordingPrngrams via an antenna orcable, the DSS J
I receiver must be turned off. [

•Category [toms
N/A not applk;able),SPORTS.
MOV E, COMEDY, MUS C, DRAMA

-- Using AV< I> keys --

You can alsooperate the menu screen

usingVCR buttons.
If you use VCR buttons, pressCHAand

CH•together to displaythe menu screen.

• : STOP
<:REW

Onvc_ • : FF

When menu screens area_OLyd'la ed,

PLAY, STOP, REWIND, andFF buttons

function as &•4 • only.