Panasonic PV-455S-K Operating Instructions Manual

LSQT0930 A

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

(Basic Operations)

For advanced operations, see the separate
“Advanced Operations” instruction book.

Model No. PV-455S-K

• Limited Warranty • Reset Languag e, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust, VCR’s Output Channel • DST

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to
connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.

Table of Contents

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

Before Using ................................................................... 3

Connections and Initial Setup (Ready to Play)................ 4

Playback / Record on a Tape .......................................... 5

Timer Recording ...........................................................6, 7

Location of Controls ...................................................9, 10

Reset All VCR Memory Functions................................. 10

Reset Language, Channels, Clock,

VCR’s Output Channel................................................. 11

Limited Warranty ........................................................... 12

For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

As an ENERGY STAR ® Participant, Panasonic has determined
that this product or product model meets the

E

NERGY STAR

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Congratulations

on your new purchase! With proper use, this
dependable product will provide years of
enjoyment. Please fill in the information below.
(Serial number is on tag on back of VCR.)

Before Using

• Date of Purchase

• Dealer Purchased From

• Dealer Address

• Dealer Phone No.

• Model No.

PV-455S-K

• Serial No.

Head Cleaning

- 3 -

Video Head Clog Sensor

Screen-right appears during
play if clogging is detected.
To remove screen, press PLAY.

• Use “dry” type head
cleaning cassette only.

(Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.)

• Follow cleaning tape instructions carefully.
Excessive use of tape can shorten head life.

• If head clog symptoms persist, contact your
nearest Factory Servicentre or authorized
Servicentre (p. 12).

Old or damaged tapes may clog heads.

- 2 -

Loading the Batteries

Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

1)Open cover.

3)Close cover.

2) Insert batteries as
marked.

Only use tapes with the mark in this unit.

Record/Playback Time

SP

(Standard Play)

2 Hours

40 Minutes

2 Hours

6 Hours 8 Hours

SLP

(Super Long Play)

Type of Video Cassette

Tape Speed

Setting

T180

T160

T120

3 Hours

9 Hours

Digital Auto Picture

Automatically controls the video output signal for
less noise depending on the tape condition.

Digital Auto Tracking

Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for
optimum picture quality.

Manual Tracking Control

(to reduce picture noise)

Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to
reduce picture noise.
Press CH (TRACKING)
control or on the VCR until the picture clears up.
To return to Auto Tracking, press POWER off,
then on again a few seconds later.

V-Lock Control (to reduce picture jitter)

In Still mode, CH (TRACKING)
V-Lock control.

Features for a Quality Picture

Use soft, dry cloth or dusting attachment of a
vacuum to remove dust from all cabinet vent
holes. You may moisten cloth with non-abrasive,
antistatic cleaner/ polisher.

Caution:
Alcohol and various solvents could damage finish.

Cleaning the VCR

Note: Designs and specifications are subject to

Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption:

Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC colour
Video Recording 4 rotary heads helical

System: scanning system
Audio Track: 1 track (Normal)

Tuner
Broadcast Channels: VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69

CABLE Channels: Midband A ~ I (14 ~ 22)

Operating
Temperature: 5 °C ~ 40 °C (41 °F ~ 104 °F)

Operating Humidity: 10 % ~ 75 %
Weight: 2.56 kg (5.6 lbs.)
Dimensions: 360 (W) x 89 (H) x 226 (D) mm

Specifications

RF Coaxial Cable

LSJA0418

Batteries 2 “AA”

Remote Control

EUR7723KB0

Accessories

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

To record again.

Break off the tab to
prevent recording.

Record Tab

Screw driver

Cover the hole
with cellophane
tape.

Important Safeguards and Precautions

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO
THIS PRODUCT, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL
WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT.

INSTALLATION

1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION

Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit
or in this manual. If necessary, have your Electric Utility
Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify the
power source in your home.

2 POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG

As a safety feature, this Video product comes with
either a polarized power cord plug (one blade is wider

than the other), or a three-wire grounding type plug.
POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:
This plug will only fit into an outlet one way. If you cannot
fully insert the plug, try reversing it. If it still will not fit,
have an electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not
defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug.
GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:
This plug will only fit into a three-hole grounding outlet.
If necessary, have an electrician install the proper outlet.
Do not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug.

3 POWER CORD

Make sure power cords are routed so that they are not

likely to have anything rest on them, roll over them, or

be in the way of walking traffic. If an extension cord is

used, make sure it also has either a polarized or

grounded plug and that the cords can be securely

connected. Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged

or cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be

replaced by a qualified service technician.

Overloaded outlets and extension cords are fire hazards

and should be avoided.

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat

generated during operation. If they are blocked, heat

build-up inside the unit can cause failures that may

result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes.

For protection, follow these rules:

a. Never cover ventilation slots or the unit while in use,

or operate the unit when placed on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other soft surface.

b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case or

rack, unless proper ventilation is provided.

5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN

TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Do not place the unit over or near any kind of heater or

radiator, in direct sunlight, inside a closed vehicle, etc..

Do not move the unit suddenly between areas of

extreme temperature variation. If the unit is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may

condense in the unit and on the tape.

6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

• Do not place unsecured equipment on a
sloping surface.

• Do not place this unit on any support
that is not firm, level, and adequately
strong. The unit could fall causing
serious injury to a child or adult and
damage to the unit.

• An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions and use the
manufacturer's recommended accessories when
operating this unit or connecting it to any other
equipment.

USING THE VIDEO UNIT

If the unit has been in storage or moved to a new location, refer
first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.

1 KEEP THIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR

MOISTURE OF ANY KIND.

2 IF EQUIPMENT IS EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR

STRONG IMPACT, unplug the unit and have it inspected by

a qualified service technician before use.

3 DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM

During a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors, or
before leaving the unit unused for extended periods of time,
disconnect all equipment from the power source as well as
the antenna and cable system.

4 WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

• Never expose the unit to rain or water. DO NOT OPERATE
if liquid has been spilled into the unit. Immediately unplug
the unit, and have it inspected by a service technician.
Fire and shock hazards can result from electrical shorts
caused by liquid contact inside.

• Never drop or push any object through openings in the
unit. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and
contact can cause electric shock or fire hazard.

• Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set
as this may cause electrical interference.
Keep all magnets away from electronic equipment.

5 USING ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to
avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.

6 CLEANING THE UNIT

Unplug the unit. Then, use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth
to gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids,
aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or seep into the unit
and cause electrical shock. Any substance such as wax,
adhesive tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to
greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts.

SERVICE

1 DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following the detailed operating
instructions, this Video product does not operate properly,
do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make any
adjustments not described in the manual. Unplug the unit
and contact a qualified service technician.

2 IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED

Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by
the manufacturer, or those having the same safety
characteristics as the original parts. The use of unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

3 HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK

After any service or repairs to the unit, request the service
technician to conduct a thorough safety check as described
in the manufacture’s service literature to ensure that the
video unit is in safe operating condition.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against built up static
charges and voltage surges. Part 1
of the Canadian Electrical Code, in
USA Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the
grounding electrode.

2

KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS

An outside antenna system should be located well away from
power lines, electric light or power circuits and where it will never
come into contact with these power sources if it should happen
to fall. When installing an outside antenna, extreme care should
be taken to avoid touching power lines, circuits or other power
sources as this could be fatal. Because of the hazards involved,
antenna installation should be left to a professional.

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC

- NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within 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.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the
operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

Safety Precautions

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

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

FCC WARNING :Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

PV-455S-K (E) Basic-2 (041209).p65 2004/12/09, 10:583

Before Using

• Important Safeguards • Accessories • Head Cleaning • Loading Batteries • Prevent Tape Erasure • Specifications • Record/Playback Time

Connections / Initial Setup (Ready to Play )

SERVICE

NEC

- NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

Congratulations

on your new purchase! With proper use, this
dependable product will provide years of
enjoyment. Please fill in the information below.
(Serial number is on tag on back of VCR.)

• Date of Purchase

• Dealer Purchased From

• Dealer Address

• Dealer Phone No.

• Model No.

• Serial No.

Accessories

Remote Control

EUR7723KB0

Loading the Batteries

Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

Break off the tab to
prevent recording.

Record Tab

Screw driver

Record/Playback Time

Only use tapes with the mark in this unit.

Tape Speed

Setting

SP

(Standard Play)

SLP

(Super Long Play)

PV-455S-K

Batteries 2 “AA”

RF Coaxial Cable

LSJA0418

1)Open cover.

2) Insert batteries as
marked.

3)Close cover.

To record again.

Cover the hole
with cellophane
tape.

Type of Video Cassette

T120

2 Hours

6 Hours 8 Hours

T160

2 Hours

40 Minutes

T180

3 Hours

9 Hours

Head Cleaning

Old or damaged tapes may clog heads.

Video Head Clog Sensor

Screen-right appears during
play if clogging is detected.
To remove screen, press PLAY.

• Use “dry” type head
cleaning cassette only.

(Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.)

• Follow cleaning tape instructions carefully.
Excessive use of tape can shorten head life.

• If head clog symptoms persist, contact your
nearest Factory Servicentre or authorized
Servicentre (p. 12).

V I D

EO HEADS MAY

N

EED

CLEAN I NG
PLEASE I NSERT HEAD
CLEAN I NG CASSETTE
OR REFER

TO

MANUAL

END

: PL

AY

Cleaning the VCR

Use soft, dry cloth or dusting attachment of a
vacuum to remove dust from all cabinet vent
holes. You may moisten cloth with non-abrasive,
antistatic cleaner/ polisher.

Caution:
Alcohol and various solvents could damage finish.

Specifications

Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption:

Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC colour
Video Recording 4 rotary heads helical

System: scanning system
Audio Track: 1 track (Normal)

Tuner
Broadcast Channels: VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69

CABLE Channels: Midband A ~ I (14 ~ 22)

Operating
Temperature: 5 °C ~ 40 °C (41 °F ~ 104 °F)

Operating Humidity: 10 % ~ 75 %
Weight: 2.56 kg (5.6 lbs.)
Dimensions: 360 (W) x 89 (H) x 226 (D) mm

Note: Designs and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

Power On

Approx. 14 W

Power Off

Approx. 0.9 W

2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound)

Superband J ~ W (23 ~ 36)
Hyperband AA ~ EEE
(37 ~ 64)
Lowband A-5 ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99)
Special CABLE channel 5A (01)
Ultraband 65 ~ 94, 100 ~ 125

14-3/16” (W) x 3-1/2” (H) x
8-7/8” (D) inch

Features for a Quality Picture

Digital Auto Picture

Automatically controls the video output signal for
less noise depending on the tape condition.

Digital Auto Tracking

Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for
optimum picture quality.

Manual Tracking Control

(to reduce picture noise)

Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to
reduce picture noise.
Press CH (TRACKING)
control or on the VCR until the picture clears up.
To return to Auto Tracking, press POWER off,
then on again a few seconds later.

R

R

R

R

V-Lock Control (to reduce picture jitter)

In Still mode, CH (TRACKING)
V-Lock control.

/ on the remote

R

R

R

R

/ operate as a

- 3 -

Make all cable or antenna connections before plugging into an AC outlet.

Plugging the VCR Power Cord into an AC wall outlet starts auto channel and clock set.

Connecting (Select a method)

For ANT./Cable

Connect cable from

1

➛➛

VCR

➛

➛➛

Antenna/Cable to VCR’s IN
FROM ANT. jack.

Connect VCR’s OUT TO TV

2

jack to TV’s ANT. IN jack
with included RF Cable.

➛➛

For DSS/Cable Box

Connect your cable box’s OUT

1

➛

VCR

➛➛

jack to the VCR’s IN FROM
ANT. jack with an RF cable.

Connect VCR’s OUT TO TV

2

jack to TV’s ANT. IN jack with
included RF Cable.

Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

1 Turn TV on and tune to channel 3.
2 Plug VCR Power Cord into AC wall outlet.

VCR comes on and SELECT LANGUAGE
screen appears. When one of “1”, “2”, “3”
keys is pressed, auto channel and clock set
starts.

• If screen below does not appear...
check all connections.
Try tuning TV to channel 4.

• To change VCR’s output channel, please
refer to “VCR’s Output Channel” (p. 11).

• If wrong language is set, do “Reset All VCR
Memory Functions” (p. 10).

Plug VCR Power plug into an AC wall outlet.

SELECT LANGUAGE

I

SH :PRESS 1

ENGL

I

S :APPUYER 2

FRANÇA
ESPAÑOL :OPR

I M I

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

CANCEL : STOP

CANCEL : STOP

If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the
Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) channel in
your time zone. If you use a DSS receiver, it
must be turned off.

Notes

• Function buttons are void during Initial Setup.

• To eject a tape during Auto Set, press EJECT
on remote or STOP twice on VCR.
Then make settings manually. (See p. 11.)

• If Auto Clock Set takes more than 30 minutes,
press STOP and perform settings manually.
(See p. 11.)

Select language
Press 1 :English
Press 2 :French

R3

Press 3 :Spanish

AUTO CLOCK SET
PROCEEDING

• Important Safeguards • Accessories • Head Cleaning • Loading Batteries • Prevent Tape Erasure • Specifications • Record/Playback Time

Connections / Initial Setup (Ready to Play )

Playbac k / Recor d on a Tape

V I D

EO HEADS MAY

N

EED

CLEAN I NG
PLEASE I NSERT HEAD
CLEAN I NG CASSETTE
OR REFER

TO

MANUAL

END

: PL

AY

Make all cable or antenna connections before plugging into an AC outlet.

Plugging the VCR Power Cord into an AC wall outlet starts auto channel and clock set.

Connecting (Select a method)

For ANT./Cable

Connect cable from

1

➛➛

➛

➛➛

VCR

➛➛

➛

➛➛

TV

Antenna/Cable to VCR’s IN
FROM ANT. jack.

Connect VCR’s OUT TO TV

2

jack to TV’s ANT. IN jack

2

with included RF Cable.

➛➛

For DSS/Cable Box

Connect your cable box’s OUT

1

➛

➛➛

VCR

➛➛

➛

➛➛

TV

jack to the VCR’s IN FROM
ANT. jack with an RF cable.

Connect VCR’s OUT TO TV

2

jack to TV’s ANT. IN jack with
included RF Cable.

Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

1 Turn TV on and tune to channel 3.
2 Plug VCR Power Cord into AC wall outlet.

VCR comes on and SELECT LANGUAGE
screen appears. When one of “1”, “2”, “3”
keys is pressed, auto channel and clock set
starts.

• If screen below does not appear...
check all connections.
Try tuning TV to channel 4.

• To change VCR’s output channel, please
refer to “VCR’s Output Channel” (p. 11).

• If wrong language is set, do “Reset All VCR
Memory Functions” (p. 10).

Plug VCR Power plug into an AC wall outlet.

SELECT LANGUAGE

I

SH :PRESS 1

ENGL

I

S :APPUYER 2

FRANÇA
ESPAÑOL :OPR

I M I

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

CANCEL : STOP

Select language
Press 1 :English
Press 2 :French

R3

Press 3 :Spanish

Over tightening “Nut type” RF coaxial cables
may damage jacks. Finger tighten only.

3 Settings are made automatically.

When complete, this screen appears.

If “AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE”
appears, manually set clock (below).

Manual Clock Set

If Auto Clock Set was incomplete.

1 Press ACTION* on remote to display

CLOCK menu.

2

AUTO CLOCK SET

I NCOM

PLETE

IS

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY

ACT I ON KEY

PRESSING

Playback a Tape

1 Inser t a tape.

• Loose or peeling labels

may cause tape jam.

• VCR power comes on.
If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 10 of

1

Advanced Operations book) is set to
“OFF,” press VCR/TV.

2

Press PLA Y to play tape.

• If tape has no rec. tab (p. 3), auto play begins.

Special Features During Play

Forward/Reverse Scene Search

➛ Press FF or REW.
➛ Press PLAY to release.

After search has begun, each additional
press of FF or REW changes speed as
shown below.

[SP] : Approx. 9X

1

[SLP] : Approx. 27X

Notes

• Picture interruption may occur with some TVs.

• FF and REW search speed may vary depending
on current tape position.

• After 10 minutes in search mode, VCR returns to
Play mode to protect the tape and the video
heads.

↔ Approx. 13X
↔ Approx. 43X

Still (Freeze) Picture

➛ Press PA USE/SLO W.
➛ Press PLAY to release.

Slow Motion Picture

➛ Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode .
➛ Press PLAY to release.

Notes

• These features work best in SP or SLP mode.

• The sound will be muted.

• To reduce picture noise, see “Manual
Tracking Control” on p. 3.

• After 3 minutes in Still or Slow mode, VCR
stops to protect the tape and the video heads.

3 Press STOP to stop tape.

Rapid Rewind/FF

Press REW or FF in Stop mode to

rewind or fast forward tape.

• Rewinds a T-120 tape in approx. 1 minute.

Press EJECT on remote,
or STOP/EJECT on VCR to eject tape .

AUTO CLOCK SET
PROCEEDING

CANCEL : STOP

/ on the remote

If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the
Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) channel in
your time zone. If you use a DSS receiver, it
must be turned off.

Notes

R

R

R

R

/ operate as a

• Function buttons are void during Initial Setup.

• To eject a tape during Auto Set, press EJECT
on remote or STOP twice on VCR.
Then make settings manually. (See p. 11.)

• If Auto Clock Set takes more than 30 minutes,
press STOP and perform settings manually.
(See p. 11.)

2 Press to select the month and to set.

In the same manner, select and set the
date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving
Time).

3 Press ACTION to start clock and exit.

- 4 -

Auto Operation Functions
Auto Play

Insert a tape ➛ Power comes on ➛ Play starts if there is no record tab (see p. 3).

Auto Rewind

Play
Fast Forward

➛ Tape end ➛ Rewind ➛ Stop

Play Auto Eject

(Repeat Play must be off)

Play ➛ Tape end ➛ Rewind ➛ Stop➛ Tape ejects if there is no record tab.

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,

press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

Playbac k / Recor d on a Tape

• Connections • Initial Setup • Clock Set • Select Channel • Playback • Record • Auto Operation

Timer Recording

2

NCOMPLETE

ACT I ON KEY

Playback a Tape

1 Inser t a tape.

• Loose or peeling labels

may cause tape jam.

• VCR power comes on.
If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 10 of

1

Advanced Operations book) is set to
“OFF,” press VCR/TV.

2

Press PLA Y to play tape.

• If tape has no rec. tab (p. 3), auto play begins.

Special Features During Play

Record on a Tape

1

Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 3).

• VCR power comes on.
If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 10 of Advanced
Operations book) is set to “OFF,” press
VCR/TV.

2 Press CH

to

select the channel

• If channel number is over 100, first press 100

key then the other 2 digits.

• For “LINE” input, see p. 9 of “Advanced

Operations” book.

or NUMBER keys

.

Forward/Reverse Scene Search

3

➛ Press FF or REW.
➛ Press PLAY to release.

After search has begun, each additional
press of FF or REW changes speed as
shown below.

[SP] : Approx. 9X
[SLP] : Approx. 27X

1

Notes

• Picture interruption may occur with some TVs.

• FF and REW search speed may vary depending
on current tape position.

• After 10 minutes in search mode, VCR returns to
Play mode to protect the tape and the video
heads.

↔ Approx. 13X
↔ Approx. 43X

Still (Freeze) Picture

➛ Press PA USE/SLO W.
➛ Press PLAY to release.

Slow Motion Picture

➛ Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode .
➛ Press PLAY to release.

Notes

• These features work best in SP or SLP mode.

• The sound will be muted.

• To reduce picture noise, see “Manual
Tracking Control” on p. 3.

• After 3 minutes in Still or Slow mode, VCR
stops to protect the tape and the video heads.

Press SPEED to set record speed (p. 3).

• SP = Standard Play

• SLP= Super Long Play

4

Press REC to start recording.

• To edit, press PAUSE/SLOW to pause, and
again to resume recording.

5

Press STOP to stop recording.

One Touc h Recording

(recording in progress)

Press REC repeatedly to set length as follows:
30 min.

➛ 1 hr. ➛ 1:30 ➛ 2:00 ➛ 3:00

➛ 4:00 ➛ exit.

The VCR shuts off at the length set.

Record one station, watch another

Press VCR/TV

➛ select channels on TV (recording continues).

Select channels on VCR

Press VCR/TV in Stop or Pause mode.

➛ select channels on VCR.

Notes

• Watching one channel and recording
another is not possible when using Cable
Box or DSS Receiver.

• After 5 minutes in Pause mode, VCR stops to
protect the tape and the video heads.

3 Press STOP to stop tape.

Timer Recording

1 Press PROG* to display program screen.

P DT START

STOP CH

SPD

2

1 -- --:-- --:-- --

2 -- --:-- --:-- --
3 -- --:-- --:-- --
4 -- --:-- --:-- --

SELECT :
END : PROG

SET :

1) Press

--

--

2) Set record DATE,

--

--

3) Set remaining items,

Press PROG to end programming.

P DT START

STOP CH

SPD

1 13 2:00p 3:20p 02

3

2 -- --:-- --:-- --
3 -- --:-- --:-- --
4 -- --:-- --:-- --

SET COMPLETED

CANCEL:

ADD/DLT

SELECT :

SET :

END : PROG

4

Press POWER off to set the timer recording. (“TIMER” lights on Multi Function Display.)

Notes

To Enter More Programs

SLP

--

Press

--

--

Then repeat step 2. Or, press PROG to exit.

• If you are using a Cable Box, VCR Timer Programming Channel (Step 2 above) must be set to the
Cable Box output channel and your Cable Box must be manually set to the desired channel.
The Cable Box must be left on.

• If a power interruption occurs while programming the timer, the timer program(s) may be cancelled.
If “TIMER PROGRAMS WERE LOST DUE TO POWER INTERRUPTION” appears on-screen,
please re-enter the timer programs.

• When recording programs via DSS receiver, DSS receiver must be left on.

• When recording programs via an antenna or cable, DSS receiver must be turned off.

.

press

1~31= one time,
or DAILY= Monday~Friday,
or WEEKLY= same time
each week (see right).

press

to set START/ STOP times, CH (channel) or
LINE input (p. 9 of Advanced Operations book), and
tape speed (p. 3).
Then press

to select and press to set an unused program.

Important notes when using DSS receiver

Rapid Rewind/FF

Press REW or FF in Stop mode to

rewind or fast forward tape.

• Rewinds a T-120 tape in approx. 1 minute.

Press EJECT on remote,
or STOP/EJECT on VCR to eject tape .

This video recorder, equipped with HQ
(High Quality) system, is compatible with
existing VHS equipment. Only use tapes
with the

mark. Only tapes tested and
inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour
machines are recommended.

Auto Operation Functions
Auto Play

Insert a tape ➛ Power comes on ➛ Play starts if there is no record tab (see p. 3).

Auto Rewind

Play
Fast Forward

➛ Tape end ➛ Rewind ➛ Stop

Play Auto Eject

(Repeat Play must be off)

Play ➛ Tape end ➛ Rewind ➛ Stop➛ Tape ejects if there is no record tab.

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,

press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

- 5 -

• Connections • Initial Setup • Clock Set • Select Channel • Playback • Record • Auto Operation

Timer Recording

Timer Recording

Timer Recording

1 Press PROG* to display program screen.

P DT START

STOP CH

SPD

2

1 -- --:-- --:-- --

2 -- --:-- --:-- --
3 -- --:-- --:-- --
4 -- --:-- --:-- --

SELECT :
END : PROG

SET :

1) Press

--

--

2) Set record DATE,

--

--

.

.

press

to select:
1~31= one time,
or DAILY= Monday~Friday,
or WEEKLY= same time
each week (see right).

3) Set remaining items,
press

to set START/ STOP times, CH (channel) or
LINE input (p. 9 of Advanced Operations book), and
tape speed (p. 3).
Then press

to select.

Press PROG to end programming.

P DT START

STOP CH

SPD

1 13 2:00p 3:20p 02

3

2 -- --:-- --:-- --
3 -- --:-- --:-- --
4 -- --:-- --:-- --

SET COMPLETED

CANCEL:

ADD/DLT

SELECT :

SET :

END : PROG

4

Press POWER off to set the timer recording. (“TIMER” lights on Multi Function Display.)

To Enter More Programs

SLP

--

Press

--

--

Then repeat step 2. Or, press PROG to exit.

to select and press to set an unused program.

Example

Today

Review, Replace, or Clear Program

(Recording is not in progress)

a Press PROG

to display program screen.

P DT START

b

c

STOP CH

1 13 2:00p 3:20p 02

7:

00p 7:30p 10

2 14
3

-- --:-- --:--

4 -- --:-- --:-- --

CANCEL:

ADD/DLT

SELECT :

SET :

END : PROG

To Replace program...

P DT START

STOP CH

1 13 2:00p 3:20p 02

2 14

7:

00p 7:30p 10
3 -- --:-- --:-­4 -- --:-- --:--

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT : PROG

or

To Clear program...

P DT START

STOP CH

1 -- --:-- --:-- --

2 14 7:00p 7:30p 10
3 -- --:-- --:-­4 -- --:-- --:--

SELECT :

SET :

END : PROG

Press to select

SPD

SLP
SP

desired program.

--

--

--

SPD

1) Press to display.

SLP

SP

--

--

2) Repeat Step 2

--

--

(p. 6) to set new
programs.

SPD

Press ADD/DLT.

--

SP

--

--

--

--

dPress PROG to end the programming.

Notes

• If you are using a Cable Box, VCR Timer Programming Channel (Step 2 above) must be set to the
Cable Box output channel and your Cable Box must be manually set to the desired channel.
The Cable Box must be left on.

• If a power interruption occurs while programming the timer, the timer program(s) may be cancelled.
If “TIMER PROGRAMS WERE LOST DUE TO POWER INTERRUPTION” appears on-screen,
please re-enter the timer programs.

• When recording programs via DSS receiver, DSS receiver must be left on.

Important notes when using DSS receiver

• When recording programs via an antenna or cable, DSS receiver must be turned off.

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,

press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

- 6 -

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.

- 7 -

Press to select
desired program.

(Recording is not in progress)

a Press PROG

to display program screen.

b

c

To Replace program...

dPress PROG to end the programming.

Review, Replace, or Clear Program

1) Press to display.

2) Repeat Step 2

(p. 6) to set new
programs.

Press ADD/DLT.

or

To Clear program...

Press POWER and then STOP within 10

seconds to cancel the Timer Recording.
(The TIMER indicator goes out on Multi

Function Display.)

Cancel a Timer Recording

(Recording is in progress)

P DT START

STOP CH

SPD

1 13 2:00p 3:20p 02

SLP

2 14

7:

00p 7:30p 10

SP

3 -- --:-- --:--

--

--

4 -- --:-- --:--

--

--

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT : PROG

P DT START

STOP CH

SPD

1 -- --:-- --:-- --

--

2 14 7:00p 7:30p 10

SP

3 -- --:-- --:--

--

--

4 -- --:-- --:--

--

--

SELECT :

SET :

END : PROG

P DT START

STOP CH

SPD

1 13 2:00p 3:20p 02

SLP

2 14

7:

00p 7:30p 10

SP

3

-- --:-- --:--

--

--

4 -- --:-- --:-- --

--

CANCEL:

ADD/DLT

SELECT :

SET :

END : PROG

• Timer Recording

- 9 -- 8 -

Location of Controls

NU

AL

SELECT :
EXIT

: ACTION

SET:

MENU
SET UP VCR
SET UP CLOCK

SET UP CHANNEL

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

CANCEL : STOP

Remote Control Buttons

PAUSE/SLOW

(Displays still, frame by frame,
or slow motion picture)

POWER

(Turns VCR off/on)

ACTION

(Displays menu)

VOLUME +/

-

(Adjusts TV volume)

SAP/Hi-Fi

(Selects audio mode for play
or record)

EJECT

(Ejects tape)

SPEED

(Changes tape speed)

RECORD

(Records a program, etc.)

Remote Control
EJECT button:

Press to eject tape. EJECT is not available during recording.

INPUT

(For LINE or channel)

NUMBER Keys

(Selects channel directly)

ADD/DELETE

(Adds or deletes a channel)

COMMERCIAL SKIP/
ZERO SEARCH

(Starts COMMERCIAL SKIP/
Zero Search)

PROGRAM

(Displays Timer Program screen)

Printed in Indonesia

LSQT0930 A

S1204-0

K

Montréal: 3075 Louis A. Amos, Lachine, Québec H8T 1C4 [phone]
Toronto: 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 [phone]
Calgary: 6835-8

th

Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 [phone]

Vancouver: 12111 Riverside Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 [phone]

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
[phone]

www.panasonic.ca

Power Indicator

Lights up when power is on.

Clock/ Status/ Channel/ Speed Display

Displays current time. Briefly displays VCR
status when you press a function button,
channel number or “L1” or “L2” when you select
channel or line input, and recording speed when
you press SPEED.

Multi Function Display (FRONT DISPLAY)

Timer Indicator

Lights up when the VCR is set for a Timer
Recording, or when One Touch Recording
(OTR) is used.
Flashes when a Timer Recording is set, but
a tape has not been inserted into the VCR.

PV-455S-K (E) Basic-1 (041209).p65 2004/12/09, 10:581

Location of Controls

NU

AL

SELECT :
EXIT

: ACTION

SET:

MENU
SET UP VCR
SET UP CLOCK

SET UP CHANNEL

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

CANCEL : STOP

Location of Controls / Reset All VCR Memory Functions

Remote Control Buttons

EJECT

(Ejects tape)

POWER

(Turns VCR off/on)

NUMBER Keys

(Selects channel directly)

INPUT

(For LINE or channel)

ADD/DELETE

(Adds or deletes a channel)

PAUSE/SLOW

(Displays still, frame by frame,
or slow motion picture)

ACTION

(Displays menu)

PROGRAM

(Displays Timer Program screen)

SAP/Hi-Fi

(Selects audio mode for play
or record)

VOLUME +/

(Adjusts TV volume)

RECORD

(Records a program, etc.)

SPEED

(Changes tape speed)

COMMERCIAL SKIP/
ZERO SEARCH

(Starts COMMERCIAL SKIP/
Zero Search)

-

(Enables VCR functions)

(Enables TV functions)

(For TV or VCR mode)

(Resets counter to zero)

TAPE POSITION/STATUS

(Locates tape position/tape status)

FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

(Fast forwards tape/ forward

(Rewinds tape/ reverse visual

PLAY, STOP, REW, and FF
function as
operation keys when menus
are displayed.

(Selects channel/ reduces

picture noise during Play and

VCR (mode)

TV (mode)

VCR/TV

COUNTER RESET

(Displays VCR status)

DISPLAY

PLAY (Plays a tape)/

visual search)

REWIND/SEARCH

STOP (Stops tape)

search)

Remote keys

CHANNEL /

TRACKING/ V-LOCK

Slow mode)

SEARCH/ ENTER

(Set search system /

Tunes TV channel)

Front View of the VCR

POWER

Video
Input
Connector

Audio Input
Connector
(L/R)

CHANNEL
TRACKING/ V-LOCK

Rear View of the VCR

AC Power Plug

While plugged into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes 0.9 W
of electrical power in off condition.

Video Input
Connector

Remote Control
EJECT button:

Multi Function Display (FRONT DISPLAY)

Power Indicator

Lights up when power is on.

Timer Indicator

Lights up when the VCR is set for a Timer
Recording, or when One Touch Recording
(OTR) is used.
Flashes when a Timer Recording is set, but
a tape has not been inserted into the VCR.

K

Printed in Indonesia

LSQT0930 A

S1204-0

Press to eject tape. EJECT is not available during recording.

Clock/ Status/ Channel/ Speed Display

Displays current time. Briefly displays VCR
status when you press a function button,
channel number or “L1” or “L2” when you select
channel or line input, and recording speed when
you press SPEED.

- 9 -- 8 -

•

Audio Input
Connector (L/R)

Reset All VCR Memory Functions

Returns to factory setting. Use if relocating VCR, or if Initial Setup needs to be redone.

• Make sure a tape is not inserted in the VCR.

21

Note to CABLE system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

NU

AL

SELECT :
EXIT

: ACTION

SET:

MENU
SET UP VCR
SET UP CLOCK

SET UP CHANNEL

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

CANCEL : STOP

(Enables VCR functions)

(Enables TV functions)

(For TV or VCR mode)

(Resets counter to zero)

VCR (mode)

TV (mode)

VCR/TV

COUNTER RESET

TAPE POSITION/STATUS

(Displays VCR status)

DISPLAY

PLAY (Plays a tape)/

visual search)

REWIND/SEARCH

STOP (Stops tape)

search)

Remote keys

CHANNEL /

TRACKING/ V-LOCK

(Selects channel/ reduces

Slow mode)

SEARCH/ ENTER

(Set search system /

Tunes TV channel)

Location of Controls / Reset All VCR Memory Functions

Front View of the VCR

Cassette Compartment

Remote
Sensor

POWER

Video
Input
Connector

Audio Input
Connector
(L/R)

CHANNEL
TRACKING/ V-LOCK

/

RECORD

Multi Function Display

(Front Display)

Rear View of the VCR

AC Power Plug

While plugged into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes 0.9 W
of electrical power in off condition.

Video Input
Connector

•

Audio Input
Connector (L/R)

Video Output
Connector

•

Audio Output
Connector (L/R)

Reset All VCR Memory Functions

Returns to factory setting. Use if relocating VCR, or if Initial Setup needs to be redone.

• Make sure a tape is not inserted in the VCR.

STOP/EJECT

FAST
FORWARD/
SEARCH

REWIND/
SEARCH

PLAY

VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal

VHF/UHF Antenna
Output Terminal

• Location of Controls (Remote Control Buttons, Multi Function Display, Front View of the VCR , Rear View of the VCR) • Reset All VCR Memory Functions

Reset Language, Channels, Cloc k, VCR’ s Output Channel

MENU

SET UP VCR

SET UP CLOCK
SET UP CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

SELECT :
EXIT

SET:

: ACTION

Language

1)Press to select
language item.

MENU
SET UP VCR
SET UP CLOCK
SET UP CHANNEL

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

SELECT :
EXIT

2) Press
to change language
item as shown below.

SELECT :
EXIT

MENU
PREPARAR VCR
FIJAR RELOJ
FIJAR CANAL

LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPAñOL

SALIDA DE VCR CANAL : 3

ELEGIR :
SALIR

MENU
REGLAGE MAGNETOSCOPE
REGLAGE HORLOGE
REGLAGE CANAL

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA:FRAN

CA SORTIE : 3

SET :

: ACTION

repeatedly

MENU
SET UP VCR
SET UP CLOCK
SET UP CHANNEL

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

SET :

: ACTION

For English

FIJAR :

: ACTION

For Spanish

SEL. :

REGLER:

QUITTER

: ACTION

ç

AIS

Press ACTION*

to display MENU.

Channels

1)Press
“SET UP CHANNEL,”
and press

2)Press to select
“ANTENNA,” then

press

your antenna system
(“TV” or “CABLE.”)

SET UP

ANT

ENNA

AUTO SET
WEAK

S I GN

SELECT :
EXIT

:

3)Press
“AUTO SET,” then

press

• If you use Cable

Box, set it to the
PBS channel in your
time zone.

For French

3)Press ACTION to exit.

• After Channel Auto

Set is finished, Auto
Clock Set will be
performed.

VCR’s Output Channel

1)Press
“VCR’S OUTPUT CH.”

SELECT :
EXIT

2)Press

IF YOU PRESS ACTION
KEY, VCR ’ S OUTPUT CH
SWITCHES TO CH 4.

to select

MENU
SET UP VCR
SET UP CLOCK
SET UP CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

SET:

: ACTION

.

Note to CABLE system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Turn VCR Power on.

1

Press and hold both PLAY and

2

CHANNEL

on the VCR for more than 5

seconds.

• The power shuts off.

21

Perform “Initial Setup (Ready to Play)” on

3

page 4.

3)Press ACTION.

PLEASE TUNE YOUR TV TO
CH 4.

➡

After 3 seconds

MENU

SET UP VCR

SET UP CLOCK
SET UP CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 4

SELECT :
EXIT

• To Make Corrections,
repeat steps 1) ~ 3).

SET:

: ACTION

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,

press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

- 10 -

AL

SELECT :
EXIT

: ACTION

SET:

MENU
SET UP VCR
SET UP CLOCK

SET UP CHANNEL

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

CANCEL : STOP

FAST
FORWARD/
SEARCH

REWIND/
SEARCH

VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal

VHF/UHF Antenna
Output Terminal

• Location of Controls (Remote Control Buttons, Multi Function Display, Front View of the VCR , Rear View of the VCR) • Reset All VCR Memory Functions

Reset Language, Channels, Cloc k, VCR’ s Output Channel

MENU

SET UP VCR

SET UP CLOCK
SET UP CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

SELECT :
EXIT

SET:

: ACTION

Language

1)Press to select
language item.

MENU
SET UP VCR
SET UP CLOCK
SET UP CHANNEL

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

SELECT :

SET :

: ACTION

repeatedly

EXIT

2) Press
to change language
item as shown below.

MENU
SET UP VCR
SET UP CLOCK
SET UP CHANNEL

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

SELECT :
EXIT

SET :

: ACTION

For English

MENU
PREPARAR VCR
FIJAR RELOJ
FIJAR CANAL

LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPAñOL

SALIDA DE VCR CANAL : 3

ELEGIR :

FIJAR :

SALIR

: ACTION

For Spanish

MENU
REGLAGE MAGNETOSCOPE
REGLAGE HORLOGE
REGLAGE CANAL

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA:FRAN

CA SORTIE : 3

SEL. :

REGLER:

QUITTER

: ACTION

For French

3)Press ACTION to exit.

VCR’s Output Channel

1)Press
“VCR’S OUTPUT CH.”

SELECT :
EXIT

2)Press

IF YOU PRESS ACTION
KEY, VCR ’ S OUTPUT CH
SWITCHES TO CH 4.

3)Press ACTION.

PLEASE TUNE YOUR TV TO
CH 4.

➡

SELECT :
EXIT

• To Make Corrections,
repeat steps 1) ~ 3).

to select

MENU
SET UP VCR
SET UP CLOCK
SET UP CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

SET:

: ACTION

.

After 3 seconds

MENU

SET UP VCR

SET UP CLOCK
SET UP CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 4

SET:

: ACTION

Press ACTION*

to display MENU.

ç

AIS

Channels

1)Press
“SET UP CHANNEL,”
and press

2)Press to select
“ANTENNA,” then

press

your antenna system
(“TV” or “CABLE.”)

ANT

AUTO SET
WEAK

3)Press
“AUTO SET,” then

press

• If you use Cable

Box, set it to the
PBS channel in your
time zone.

• After Channel Auto

Set is finished, Auto
Clock Set will be
performed.

SET UP CHA

ENNA

S I GNAL D I

SELECT :
EXIT

to set

:

CABLE

: ACT I ON

.

to select

.

NNE

L

SPLAY : OFF

SET

:

to select

Clock

1)Press
“SET CLOCK,” and

press

SELECT :
EXIT

2)Press to select
“MANUAL,” and press

select “AUTO CLOCK
SET.”)

(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”

appears only when
auto clock is set.)

to select

.

MENU
SET UP VCR

SET UP CLOCK

SET UP CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

SET:

: ACTION

. (For Auto Clock Set,

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUNUAL

T I M

E ZONE AD

JUS

T :

0

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: ACT I ON

Time Zone
Adjust

(Only when Auto
Clock is set.)

1)Press to select
“SET CLOCK,” and
press

MENU
SET UP VCR

SET UP CLOCK

SET UP CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

SELECT :
EXIT

2)Press
“TIME ZONE
ADJUST,”

AUTO CLOCK SET
MANU

AL

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT :
EXIT

: ACT I ON

and press to
subtract or add
hour(s) as necessary.

3)Press ACTION.

•“TIME ZONE
ADJUST” returns to
“0” if clock is set

3)Press and
to select and set
the date, time, and
DST (Daylight
Saving Time).

4)Press ACTION to
start the Clock and
exit this mode.

manually.

Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel:
Select channel with NUMBER keys and

press ADD/DLT.

C

HANNEL

08 ADDED

To delete channel:
Select channel with CH

keys and press ADD/DLT.

C

HANNEL

/ or NUMBER

08 DELE T

ED

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

VCR auto adjusts clock for DST.

Spring (First Sunday in April)

DST:ON ➛ Sets clock ahead one hour.

Autumn (Last Sunday in October)

DST:ON ➛ Turns clock back one hour.

• If your area does not observe Daylight
Saving Time, select DST:OFF.

• Keep these time changes in mind when
programming VCR for timer recordings.

.

: ACTION

to select

SET CLOCK

JUS

SET :

SET:

T :

Limited Warranty

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

P ANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED W ARRANTY

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.

VHS Video Cassette Recorder – One (1) year, parts and labour

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any

product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the
product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or
which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or
detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used
commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this
warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only.

0

A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before
warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so
the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our

Customer Care Centre at:

Telephone #:
[phone]

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 [phone] or www.panasonic.ca

• A Panasonic F actory Servicentre listed below:

Richmond, British
Columbia

Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Lachine, Québec
Panasonic Canada Inc.

3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original
carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,

press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

- 11 -

Limited Warranty

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

• Limited Warranty • Reset Languag e, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust, VCR’s Output Channel • DST

C

HANNEL

C

HANNEL

Time Zone
Adjust

(Only when Auto
Clock is set.)

1)Press to select
“SET CLOCK,” and
press

MENU
SET UP VCR

SET UP CLOCK

SET UP CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3

SELECT :
EXIT

: ACTION

2)Press
“TIME ZONE
ADJUST,”

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET
MANU

AL

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: ACT I ON

and press to
subtract or add
hour(s) as necessary.

3)Press ACTION.

•“TIME ZONE
ADJUST” returns to
“0” if clock is set
manually.

08 ADDED

/ or NUMBER

08 DELE T

ED

.

SET:

to select

JUS

T :

P ANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED W ARRANTY

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.

VHS Video Cassette Recorder – One (1) year, parts and labour

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

(Basic Operations)

For advanced operations, see the separate
“Advanced Operations” instruction book.

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any
product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the
product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or

Model No. PV-455S-K

which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or
detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used
commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this
warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only.

0

A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before
warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so
the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our

Customer Care Centre at:

Telephone #:
[phone]

Fax #:
[phone]

Web:
www.panasonic.ca

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 [phone] or www.panasonic.ca

• A Panasonic F actory Servicentre listed below:

Richmond, British
Columbia

Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Lachine, Québec
Panasonic Canada Inc.

3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Calgary, Alberta
Panasonic Canada Inc.

th

St. N. E.

6835-8
Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Mississauga, Ontario
Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Dr.
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Table of Contents

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

Before Using ................................................................... 3

Connections and Initial Setup (Ready to Play)................ 4

Playback / Record on a Tape .......................................... 5

Timer Recording ...........................................................6, 7

Location of Controls ...................................................9, 10

Reset All VCR Memory Functions................................. 1 0

Reset Language, Channels, Clock,

VCR’s Output Channel................................................. 11

Limited Warranty ........................................................... 12

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original
carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

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As an

E

that this product or product model meets the
guidelines for energy efficiency.

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to
connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

Table of Contents

Multi-Brand Control Feature ............................................ 2

Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS).............................. 3

MTS Broadcast................................................................ 4

VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System................................................ 5

Tape Operation ............................................................6, 7

Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ...................................... 9

Special VCR Features .................................................. 10

On-Screen Displays (OSD) ........................................... 11

Before Requesting Service ........................................... 12

• Before Requesting Service • On-Screen Displays (OSD)

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

(Advanced Operations)

For Basic operations, see the separate
“Basic Operations” instruction book.

Model No. PV-455S-K

LSQT0931 A

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to
connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

As an ENERGY STAR ® Participant, Panasonic has determined
that this product or product model meets the

E

NERGY STAR

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Advanced Connections

If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN terminals, you can connect your VCR
to them to receive higher quality picture and sound.

Audio/Video connection

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Multi-Brand Control Feature

The Remote Control can be set to control some TV functions.

After remote is set up, you can select VCR or TV for the desired function.
Press VCR or TV on the remote.

(Table below shows available unit buttons for each mode.)

• Not all functions listed may be controllable.

• In TV mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing NUMBER keys for channel selection.

➛ hold down TV button,
➛ enter code with NUMBER keys.

• Repeat setup after remote battery replacement.

• Remote will not control every TV made by the manufacturer listed. If you get no response, your particular
unit cannot be controlled. There are NO additional codes for the products listed. If your product is not listed,
then the remote is not compatible with that product.

Multi-Brand Control Setup

1 Find your TV Brand Code Number from those shown below.
2 Set up for TV control,

3 Confirm code entry,

➛ press POWER to turn your TV on or off.

• See table below for controllable functions in each mode.

Using Multi-Brand Control

Panasonic ................................... 01, 02

Quasar......................................... 01, 02

RCA ................................................... 03

GE......................................................03

Sharp ................................................. 06

TV Brand Code Numbers

Sony ..................................................08

Toshiba..............................................09

Sanyo ................................................10

Fisher.................................................10

Hitachi ...............................................12

• Some manufacturers use several codes for one brand. If the first code entered fails, try the next one listed.

• Some TV brands require you to turn on the power manually.

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Notes

Notes

Important Notes

Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV (Monitor/Receiver) to “VIDEO.”

3

Connect VCR’s L/R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s L/R AUDIO IN jacks.

2

Connect the VCR’s VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s VIDEO IN jack.

1

Notes

Mode

Unit

TV

VCR

TV

All

VOL UP/DOWN

POWER, INPUT,
CH UP/DOWN, VOL UP/DOWN

VCR/TV, PLAY, STOP, EJECT, SAP/Hi-Fi, DISPLAY,
FF, REW, PAUSE/SLOW, REC, SPEED, CM/ZERO,
RESET COUNTER, TAPE POSITION

VCR

VCR

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

L

R

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

AUDIO

IN 1

VHF/UHF

R

L

VIDEO

OUT

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

AUDIO

IN 1

VHF/UHF

R

L

VIDEO

OUT

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L

OUT

TV

IN 2IN 1

CABLE BOX

OUTIN

OUT 2

OUT 1

2-Way Splitter

CABLE BOX

OUT

A/B Switch

VCR

IN

VHF/UHF

■■

■■

■

Connect With Two Cable Boxes

VCR

CABLE BOX

OUTIN

IN

R

L

OUT

TV

VIDEO

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

■ ■

■ ■

■ With a Cable Box (VCR

Cable Box)

ANT

or

CATV

ANT

or

CATV

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Advanced Connections

• Advanced Connections • Multi-Brand Control Feature

MTS Broadcast

TV

VOL UP/DOWN

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.

ANTENNA

VCR

VIDEO OUT

R

L

AUDIO OUT

Connect the VCR’s VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s VIDEO IN jack.

1

Connect VCR’s L/R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s L/R AUDIO IN jacks.

2

Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV (Monitor/Receiver) to “VIDEO.”

3

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

TV

AUDIO IN

R
L

VIDEO IN

VHF/UHF

Connection

Make the Audio/Video Connection as shown on page 3.

• You can use a TV connected to Stereo amp and speakers instead of a Stereo TV.

R
L

VHF/UHF

Receivable Broadcast Types

The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays.
The signal being received is indicated with a “

with an arrow.
To display the broadcast signal being received,

➛➛

➛ press DISPLAY*.

➛➛

MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo (main language) and
Secondary Audio Program (sub language) broadcasts are being
received simultaneously. Select STEREO or SAP audio mode.

■ ■

■ With a Cable Box (VCR

■ ■

ANT

or

CATV

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN FROM ANT.

L

R

IN 1

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

CABLE BOX

VCR

■■

Connect With Two Cable Boxes

■

■■

CABLE BOX

IN

ANT

or

2-Way Splitter

CATV

OUT 1

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

CABLE BOX

OUT 2

IN FROM ANT.

L

R

IN 1

OUT

OUTIN

Cable Box)

TV

OUTIN

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

A/B Switch

IN 2IN 1

IN

R

IN

OUT

L

VHF/UHF

OUT

R

L

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV

AUDIO

VIDEO

VHF/UHF

• view any
(including
scrambled)
channel.

• use VCR Remote
Control to select
channels without
using Multi-brand
control feature.

You Can

• record and view
both scrambled
and unscrambled
channels if
additional
equipment is
added.
This connection
requires: two
converter boxes,
an A/B switch, and
a 2-way splitter.

You CannotYou Can

• record scrambled
channels.

You Cannot

• view a channel
other than the
one selected for
any type of
recording.

• do a Timer
recording of a
channel unless
you select it at
the cable box.

MTS Stereo broadcast

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast.
Select STEREO audio mode.

• If stereo broadcast is weak and display flickers, select MONO
audio mode for possible better results.

SAP broadcast

Secondary Audio Program (sub language) broadcast.
Select SAP audio mode for the sub language.

MONO broadcast

Normal monaural sound broadcast.

Equipped with ®-TV Noise Reduction for true
MTS reproduction.
required for good stereo separation and audio
fidelity.

®

is a registered trademark, and is

licensed by

®

-TV Noise Reduction is

®

Technology Licensing.

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