Panasonic PV-4555S, PV-4515S Owner’s Manual

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Video Cassette Recorder

Operating

Instructions

Please read these instructionscarefully before attempting to connect,

operate or adjust this product. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guia para r&pida consulta en espaf_ol est& includo.

Things You Should Know

Unpacking Your VCR

The accessories shown below are provided to help you use or set up your VCR.

Optional accessories are also listed.

Accessories

Batteries

Remote Control

VSQS1416 (PV-4515S) VSQS1411 (PV-4555S)

• l

Load the batteries In the Remote Control

Lift off the lid after

/ pressinginandupon __

the latch with your thumb __

nail or other narrow object.

2 Install two batteries

as indicated inside the Battery Compartment.

F_tthe Itd's hinge p_ece

RF Coaxial Cable VJAS0175

Optional Accessories

Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also, never mix alkaline with manganese batteries.)

• 1/2"VideoCassetteTape

Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS 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, and 8 hour VCR machines be used.

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the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

Table of Contents

Please see the separate, "Basic Connection Guide" which covers TV/VCR connections as well as optional Audio/Video and Cable connections.

One Time VCR Setup (On-screen Language, Channel Memory, Clock Set) ................................................... 4, 5

On Screen Displays (OSD) (Function, Channel, Menu, VCR Status & Clock, Warning, Instruction) .................. 6

Play Back a Tape (Main Operation, Special Effects, Quality Picture Features) ...................................................... 7

Record On a Tape (Main Operation, One Touch Record, Channel Selection, Rapid Tune) ................................... 8

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) (Connection, Main Operation, Monitoring, Select Input Mode) .............................. 9

Set Up a Timer Recording (Main Operation, Cancel-Clear or Replace, Program Contents) .................... 10, 11

MTS Broadcast/VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System (ForModelPV-4555Sonly)(Stere0/SAP/Mon0Broadcasts,SelectAudioMode).12, 13

VCR Plus+ Set Up (Cable Box Set Up, VCR Plus+ Channel Set Up) ......................................................... 14, 15

VCR Plus+ Programming (Main Operation, Make Corrections) .......................................................................... 16

Tape Operation (Repeat Play, One Minute Skip, Zero Search, Auto Functions) .................................................... 17

Set a Timer Recording at the VCR .......................................................................................... 18

Multi-Brand Control Feature .................................................................................................... 19

VCR and Cassette Information (RecordTab,TapeSpeeds, HeadCleaner,Tape Cleaning,Specifications)20, 21, 22

Helpful Notes on Operations (Basic functions, Reset VCR Memory, Daylight Saving Time) ........................... 23

Before Requesting Service (Self-check items) ......................................................................................... 24, 25

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para r_.pida consulta ..................................................... 26, 27

Quick Use Guide (Basic functions) ....................................................................................................... Back cover

Product Features

Auto Daylight Saving Time ......................................................................................................... 23

Auto Operation Functions (Auto Playback, Rewind, Tape Eject, Power off) ......................................................... 17

Auto Repeat Function ................................................................................................................ 17

Digital Auto Picture ...................................................................................................................... 7

Easy-to-Read English/Spanish/French On Screen Displays ....................................... 4, 5, 10, 11

Head Cleaner .............................................................................................................................. 20

MTS Broadcast System (For Model PV-4555S only) (Multi-channel TelevisionSound- Stereo,SAP,Mono) ..... 12

Multi Brand TV/Cable Box Remote Control ............................................................................... 19

One Minute Skip ........................................................................................................................ 17

One Month, 8 Program Timer Recording ............................................................................. 10, 11

One Touch Recording (OTR) ....................................................................................................... 8

Program Director Remote Control ....................................................................................... 1o, 11

• Mechanism ....................................................................................

Quick P\a_/ .......................... ....................................... 8

Rapid Tune ............ :..... ;.................................................... ..................... ........................... :.:...4.:... 7=

S ecial Effects PlayeacK .................................................. .......................... _'*, ' _, ',_

VCR Plus+ Recording ...............................................

VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System (,ForModel PV-4555S onty) .......................................................................

Zero Search ......................................................................................................................

181-CH TV/CATV Tuner/All Channel Auto Set .................................................................. 4

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• When the VCR power is first turned on, the language

Check list before you begin

[] All TV and VCR connections are made.

select and channel auto set screen appear automatically followed by a prompt to set the clock.

(See separate Connection Guide.)

[] TV and VCR are plugged in. [] TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel

(the same channel you set on the back of the VCR, CH3 or CH4).

VCR

[] VCR is turned on (VCR goes into VCR mode).

Press _i F_or_(_ n (orllorifl)

for on-screen displays in English, Spanish, or French.

• Ifyou choose the wrong language, please see the "Reset all VCR Memory Functions"section on page 23.

VCR

10primir _!_J o(_)Vn(o O oIr_J)

para elegir el idioma de la pantalla en espahol

o ingles o franqais.

VCR

SELECTLANGUAGE

PUSH VCR CH A, ENGLISH PULSE VCR CH • ESPANOL

APP VCR/TV FRANOAIS

ROTATE TO SELECT

Using the Select/ Set Wheel

PUSH TO

SET

The SELECT/SET Wheel makes VCR operation extremely easy. Since you will be using this control for many VCR tasks, please take time to familiarize yourself with its simple operation.

There are basically two types of Wheel operation.

• Selecting items from an on-screen display.

• Entering information, such as setting the clock.

OPERATION

Rotate Press

0 (up or down) (_) (like a button)

ROTATE TO SELECT ROTATE TO SELECT

PUSH TO PUSH TO

SET SET

to make selection to enter selection

• By repeatedly pressing the Wheel, you can skip over already set items as desired.

Appuybr sur O; Ft"_louOI! (°uH °uI?i)

pour alterner entre le menu franqais ou anglais ou espahol.

• This screen appears a few seconds later.

VCR •

CHANNELAUTOSET

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE

THEN

PUSH VCR CH UP KEY

Press _ _ (orH)

to start Channel Auto Set.

• After channels havebeen placed in memory, the following on-screen displays appear insequence:

"CH AUTO SET COMPLETED" "PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PUSHING MENU KEY"

Press _

to display the SET CLOCK screen.

ROTATE TO _ELECT

and I_

Rotate _

press ,us.To

SET

to select and enter the month, date, year, time, and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time).

• The day of the week automatically appears.

• "DST:ON" automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time. (See page 23 for details.)

Press _ _ twice

to start the clock and exit this mode.

_.-_..... %_ _

R=lq=elll_[e]_ln=l

BY ROTATING WHEEL

TO END PUSH MENU KEY

See left for Wheel operation information.

..... SET CLOCK .....

TO CORRECT PUSH WHEEL OR CLEAR KEY TO START PUSH MENU KEY

PUSH WHEEI.m

DST ON

L Change or Re-enter One Time Setup Items

In case the clock is wrong, or a power tailure occured.

Press ME(_NU_1

to display the menu.

ROTATE TO SELECT

Then, _ E_

rotate Po_o

to select the language selection item (English:

LANGUAGE, Spanish:lDIOMA, French:LANGUE).

ROTATE TO SELECT

..... MENU - -

SET UP VCR / SET CLOCK /

_;ET UP _RANNEL J

IIII) [O] _V,.I IF,_I_[e][I] I /

(ENGLISH) /

SELECT ROTATE WHEEL J

SET PUSH WHEEL I END PUSH MENU KEY /

Next, Im

press .u,_?o

to change the language.

Each press will change the language in the order shown.

I ....... MENU ....... ]

/ SET UP VCR / / SET CLOCK /

/ _ET triP (_HANNEL /

English

Spanish

French

Now,

press _ I_1 again

to leave this screen.

/ SE'E"%L'S"';'f°'"/

Jii_ ....... ME.U....... 1

l FIJAR RELOJ /

/ (ESPANOL! / I ELE_

PREPARAR VOR /

I;_ ....... MEN°....... I

REGLAGE MAGNETOSCOPE I REGLAGE HORLOGE I

(FRAN(_AIS) /

SEL. : TOUR. MOLEI-rE / REGLER : APP. MOLETrE /

FIN : APP. MENU J

P,ess

to display the menu.

ROTATE TO SELECT

Then, _

use

to set the time and date. T:ON from the menu, and then

tofrstseectSetOooK

NOW,

PUSH TO

SET

press MENU_ twice #_;_ []

to start the clock and exit

this mode.

Select a channel

using the NUMBERED keys on the remote control.

....... MENU ....... |

SET UP VCR

SET UP CHANNEL

IDIOMA/LANGUE

(ENGLISH) SELECT ROTATE WHEEL SET PUSH WHEEL

END PUSH MENU KEY

[

CHANNEL 08 DELETED

20_

ADDED

Then, ADD/DLT

press (_ _lJ

to add or delete the channel.

• To select a deleted channel, use the NUMBERED keys on the remote control. Each time a deleted

channel is selected, it will flash in the Multi Function

Display.

Example, if you have cable installed, etc.

Press MENU D

to display the menu.

ROT _TE TO SELECT

T.en,

--MENU ........ 1

SET UP VCR

IDIOMNLANGUE

(ENGLISH) SELECT ROTATE WHEEL SET PUSH WHEEL

END PUSH MENU KEY

use ,o_o

to first, select SET UP CHANNEL from the menu and then press to

set your antenna system('IVNow,orCArV/.ROTATE_ TO SELEC3" _ I_iiil-- 1

use ....TO

to select AUTO SET

and then press to ATz.to_r_-

When selecting CATV channels 100 to 125 with the NUMBERED keys, first press the 100 key and then enter the remaining two digits.

For example, for channel 125: Press NUMBERED keys 100-2-5.

Helpful Notes

• This VCR will accurately maintain its calendar

upto Dec. 31,2013, 11:59PM.

• Make entries within 5 minutes, or the VCR exits the Set Clock screen.

• I4ormat "1%/or Cable channels are automatically selected and placed in memory depending on how your

VCR is hooked up.

• By pressing the Wheel or CLEAR button repeatedly, you can skip forward or backward over correct entries

and go directly to a specific item.

Blue nu tubers/letters (ex. [] ~_l?]) uu,t _spulld wi!.il told-uu[ Control Referet _ce Guide (trorlt page).

Whenever a function button is pressed

(PLAY, FF, etc.) or

These displays will alert you to a missed

operation or provide further instructions.

the channel is changed, a 4 second OSD will

appear first in large and then small characters.

These indicators will _

FF OH 10 STEREO SAP

If no active channels are

found for CHANNEL

MEMORY...

appear only when a stereo and/or SAP

broadcast signal is being received.

(Model PV-4555S only)

If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording

and the Clock is not set...

NO CH FOUND

PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN

PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN

PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING

Press

to display the menu.

ROTATE TO &ELECT

Then,

use

PUSH TO

SET

- - - MENU .......

SET UP VCR

SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE

(ENGLISH)

SELECT ROTATE WHEEL SET PUSH WHEEL

END PUSH MENU KEY

to make your selection. (See page 4 for details.)

• To get the most from each feature, it is

recommended that you read the Operation Manual before attempting any operation.

DISPLAY

Press 0

to display the overlay

shown at right. Function Time Channel

aecTimeRemainin ^ r I I I (OTR modeonlysee _-- OT2ESEo O:O0:sO0P

Audio Mode _'_ I

page 8.) _;_SAPvL I

(Model PV-4555S only) /

Press DISPLAY I

again O _ Counter Tape Speed

to leave this mode.

Status

_1i REC 12:00 AM CH 08

If a Timer Program was not

completed before exiting the PROGRAMISINCOMPLETE

Program mode...

After a Timer Program has

FOR TIMER RECORDING

been set...

I TURN VCR OFF

If you press REC on the remote control or REC

and PLAY on the VCR,

CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB

and a cassette is inserted

with no record tab...

If you press PLAY, FF, REW,

or REC on the remote control or ifyou press REC and

NO CASSETi-E

PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE

PLAY, PLAY, FF, REW on

the VCR without a cassette

inserted...

If you press POWER or STOP during a Timer Recording... (visible in VCR mode only)

I TO CANCEL TIMER REC

PUSH POWER THEN STOP KEY

If a blank section of tape is encountered in the Play mode or the channel you select has no broadcast, the TV screen will change to a solid

blue field. The screen will remain blue until a recorded signal is again detected or an active channel is

selected.

If you press VCR Plus+ during a normal Recording or One Touch Recording...

TO VCR Plus+ PROGRAMMING STOP THE RECORDING

[_ Check list before you begin

[] All connections are made (see separate Connection Guide).

[] Your VCR is plugged in.

Playback Features

These features work best in SP or SLP mode. Sound will be muted.

Turn TV on.

Select it's VCR Channel

(CH3 or CH4).

• The TV channel isthe same number you set on the back of the VCR (see separate Connection Guide).

Insert a cassette

, VCR power comes on J --"VCRI,,,_ j

automatically. Playback J / = \ I

begins if cassette has This indicatorlights inthe no record tab. Multi Function Display.

3 Press a (on)

to start playback.

Slow Motion Playback

Press s6w D

PLAY

Then, press _ !_11(or II! )

to release.

Still {Freeze) Frame Picture

Press PA_E _1

to freeze and release the picture.

• To reduce picture noise:

First, place the VCR in slow motion mode.

Then, when the picture is clear using TRACKING A/V, press PAUSE.

Frame by Frame Advance

While in Still mode, SLOW

hold down (E) Ir_

to advance the still picture one frame at a time, Press PAUSE to release.

l aution:

Press _ B (°r!/_)

FF/_

or _'_ (ora)

to quickly locate a scene during playback. Press PLAY to release search mode.

• SP mode tapes have a search speed of 9 times

and SLP mode tapes 27 times the normal speed.

• Some noise bars will appear during search.

_TOP

Press I_ _J (org)

to stop playback.

press (_ Ii

on the VCR to eject the cassette,

lease inspect your cassette tape

r any toose or peeling labels as it

a_/become ia mined in your unit.

Digital Auto Picture

This feature automatically controls the wdeo

output signal for improved picture resolution or less noise depending on the tape condition.

Digital Auto Tracking

This feature continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality.

Manual Tracking Control

Use during Playback and Slow Motion to reduce picture noise.

Press {_! _r_ (orH,

until the picture ctears up.

To return _.o the Au_.o l-racking mode, press

the VCR POWER button off and then on again.

V-Lock Control.

- Use during Still mode to reduce iitter.

VCR

Press (°rD)

until the picture is stabilized.

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I_' Check list before you begin

[] Connections are made (see separate Connection Guide). [] VCR is Plugged in.

[] TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel (CH3 or CH4).

VCR,TV

Press 0 _]J (orJr_)

while the recording is in progress to turn oil the VCR indicator in the Multi Function Display.

Then. use the TV channel controls

to select a program for viewing.

The VCR will continue to record your program

while you watch any channel you choose.

• You can switch back and forth between the channel being recorded and the channel you

are viewing by using the VCR/TV selector.

Turn TV on. I --\_/VCR-- D

Select VCR / . \

Channel. This indicator lights in the Multi

Channel 3 or 4. FunctionD_splay. If not,press

VCR

•,en,0i

press _ (or H )

to select channels.

Insert a

cassette

with record tab,

• VCR power comes on automatically.

VCR

Press

to select a channel to be recorded.

• To record from an outside

source, see "Selecting the

Input Mode" section on

next page.

8! _ (orH)

SPEED

Press O

until the desired speed appears on-screen.

m m

STOP OH 02

SLP

the VCR/TV selector to turn it on.

RECmME

Press (_) _ (or_ and_l_)

to start recording.

Press[__J (or/)

to stoo recording.

You can set up the VGR to turn itself off at a preset time making it a one touch timer recording.

In step 4. .ec_,.E continue to press _) _ (or El)

to set the recording length.

Eachpress will change the time as shown

in the diagram below.

Normal Rec ---_0:30_ 1:00._

00.4-- 3:00<-- 2:00_ 1:304_"

The TIMER indicator lights in the Multi Function Display.

Now. vc_rv

press 0 N (or r_)

to turn the VCR indicator off, or simply turn the VCR off to select channels with the TV controls.

Press ,-.,.= Previous Present

to display the Channel Channel

last channel you

were watching. CHO8"----'_CHIO

• When selecting channels with the VCR CH UP/ DOWN key, the channels must be displayed for

at least 4 seconds in order for the VCR to recognize them as a new selection.

Helpful Notes

• Holding down the VCR CH &/V key will increase the channel search speed.

• Press PAUSE to pause the recording in progress.

• The recording time remaining will appear when the

DISPLAY button is pressed during OTR mode

(See page 6).

Connections you'll need to make.

• For Model PV-4515S

Audio Out

Playing (Source) VCR

• For Model PV-4555S

Out

Video Out

Insert a pre-recorded tape

into the Playing (Source) VCR.

Then, insert a blank tape

with record tab into the Recording (Editing) VCR.

Select "LINE"

3 Then, press PAUSE

as the input on the Recording VCR.

• If you are using this VCR as the Recording unit,

see right section for LINE input information.

Press PLAY

on the Playing VCR.

when the tape reaches the point you want to

start copying.

Press REC and PLAY

at the same time on the Recording VCR.

Then, press PAUSE

immediatety.

Recording (Editing) VCR TV for Monitoring

Turn the TV on and select its VCR channel (either channel 3 or 4).

Then, set the VCR/TV selector

on the Recording VCR to the "VCR" position.

Press MENUD

to display the menu.

ROTATE TO SELECT

Then, _1_

to first, select SET UP VCR | and then, to choose TUNER|

You can also select "LINE" t.. using the VCR CH A/V key.

The numbers will change in the order shown.

_LLN 1 2 3

• V4hen LiNE =,s selected, "L" is displayed in the

L Multi Function Display (i'll) for about 4 seconds.

(CAW) (TV))

E_125 or 69<-. -j

SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL

IDIOMA/LANGUE

(ENGLISH)

SELECT ROTATE WHEEL

I ...... M ENU .......

SET PUSH WHEEL END PUSH MENU KEY

..... SET UP VCR .....

REPEAT PLAY OFF

_mmnmh_=nu=L,m,mnTUNER

..... SET UP VCR ..... /

REPEAT PLAY OFF

''IIIIZu_IIIP_3__U TUNER

SET AUDIO MODE

SELECT ROTATE WHEEL

SET PUSH WHEEL END PUSH MENU KEY

ModelPV-4555Sonly) i

Press PAUSE

on both VCRs (at the same time_, to._.__P2;tD-YJ_

Then, press STOP

on both VCRs to _.19JLC.,.g._'-_g-

nauthorized exchanging and/or copying o_

_aution: _em_.

opydghted recordings may be copyright infring

Helpful Note

• By usinQ the PAUSE button (,onthe Flecording unit_white copying is in progress, you can edit out

unwanted parts o_the original recording.

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