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VQTS1276
Accessories
Check to be sure the following items are packed with your VCR.
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED
These accessories are provided to help you use or set up your VCR.
Ipc. Wireless Remote
Control and 2 "AA”
batteries
Ipc. V-Lodc Tool
(VFKS0063)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
These additional accessories are available to you from Panasonic or your local Panasonic dealer.
• Color Video Camera
• AC Adaptor (Camera Power Supply) - PK-A789S
• 1/2" Video Cassette Tape
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOiSTU" £
Ipc. VHF Connecting
Cable (VSQS0217)
75 OHM
Ipc. Twin-Lead Cable
(VJA0102) 300 OHM
Ipc. 300 ohm - 75 ohm
Transformer (VSQS0513
or VSQS0519)
This video recorder equipped with the HQ System Is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
Only use those tapes with the ÍVllSI 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.
The serial number of this product may be found on
the back of the unit. No others have the same serial
number as yours. You should record the number
and other vital information here and retain this book
as a permanent record of your purchase to aid
identification in case of theft.
CAUTION
A
CAlTKM TO REDUCE T»< MM OF EkJCTfbC tHOCk.
DO NOT nHOVE COVER lOH MCK)
NO MfVTE MSUC
ncFER KNtecaK'T TO cvAi j ‘- m opnqouci
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Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage
within the unit may have suffictent magnitude to cause
electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any
kind of cwitact with any inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important literature
conoeming tee operation and maintmance of this unit
has been inrh*d^. Iherefore, it should be read
careuiHy in i'luor to r;vi-id rpy prcuk-f*';.
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Tableofcontents
INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to introduce to you one of the most
sophisticated viewing and entertainment products
available today. This manual is designed to get you
started quickly so you can begin to enjoy the world of
video as soon as possible. On the next page you will
find the basic steps for setting up your VCR to view
tapes on your TV. Later you may select a signal
connection from the separate "Basic Guide For VCR
Connections" which will enable you to make VCR
recordings. This manual is simply arranged with all the
information you may need for most situations.
Check through this table of contents, then the
"Description of Controls” on pages 4, 5 and 6. Any
additional information corresponding to the controls
can be found in alphabetical order on pages 33-36.
Keep this manual handy to serve as a quick guide to
the video features on your new VCR.
FEATURES
• HQ (High Quality) System
• Front Loading
• Up to Eight-hour recording ....
• Digital Quartz Tuning
with Auto Set Feature
• On Screen Display
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• Cable-Capable...............................
• Multi Function Display
• Special effects playback
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Fast Search
Double Speed Playback
Field-Still
Field Frame Advance
Double Fine Slow
• Hi-Fi Audio HD Sound System
• Audio Multi-Ptex Broadcast System .. Page 27
• One Touch Recording
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• Unattended (Timer) Recording .
• Watch one channel while
recording another
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Page 39
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Page 31
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Page 13
Separate sheet
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Page 5
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Page 7
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Page 25
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Page 14
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Page 17
PV-4760
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VCR
Accessories
Table Of Contents
VCR To TV System Preparations
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
SIMPLE PLAYBACK STEPS
Basic VCR To TV Connections
Selection Of The VCR Output Channel (3/4)
How To Insert Cassette .................................
To Playback A Pre-recorded Tape
PREPARING THE VCR FOR RECORDING
Selection Of The VCR OutpLrt Channel (3/4)
TV Recording Preparation ......................................
NOTE: These ‘KEYS" will identify sections in the
manual relating to the functions listed above.
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VcR TO TV SYSTEM PREPARATIONS
} Before Playback, make the one-time preparations A and B below.
BASIC VCR TO TV CONNECTIONS
This is the only connection you need for Playback,
PLAYBACK CONNECTION
Back of VCR
SELECTION OF THE VCR OUTPUT CHANNEL (3/4)
Your VCR must control one TV channel permanently
B
just as a TV broadcast station does. To decide which
channel to use, select either channel 3 or 4 with the
Channel 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR. To avoid
local interference, the channel 3/4 switch position
you choose should match the number of the TV
channel that is not normally broadcast in your area.
If you have cable TV, select the channel that provides
the best reception. You can still watch your favorite
channels, see page 9 for normal broadcast channel
reception.
HOW TO INSERT AND REMOVE A VIDEO CASSETTE
• Be sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet.
To insert a video cassette
1, Hold the cassette, window side up, with the arrow
pointing away from you.
2. Gently push the cassette in until the pull of the
VCR loading mechanism takes the cassette into
position.
Auto Power
• Should the VCR Power be off, cassette insertion
will power the unit on.
To Remove a cassetie
1. Preso the EJECT Cutton.
Auto Eject
• If the VCR Power is OFF, a cassette can still be
ejected by pushing the EJECT Button.
2. Remove the cassette.
details.
EJECT Button
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Descriptionofcontrols
See “DETAILS” section for more information on each control, page 33.
These symbols and their combinations appear constantly or flash on the Multi Function Display to indicate the
current mode or operation of the VCR. See the chart below.
The current indications will be momentarily displayed on TV screen for a quick glance when you press the
Operation Button (see page 13).
STOP
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* NOTE; In playback mode, one press of the FF/SEARCH or REWIND/
SEARCH Buttons locks in the search function for viewing, press the search
button again to return to playback.
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PLAYREW
STAND BY INDICATOR
OTR INDICATOR
TIMER DISPLAY/
COUNTER DISPLAY
----
• CATV INDICATOR
CHANNEMNPUT SIGNAL
SELECTOR INDICATOR
MEMORY INDICATOR “M”
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Descriptionofcontrols
REAR
; ANTENNA CONNECTION
; «UNF ANTENNA
INPUT TERMINALS
(IN FROM ANTENNA)
• VHF ANTENNA
INPUT TERMINAL
(IN FROM ANTENNA)
• VHF ANTENNA
OUTPUT TERMINAL
(OUT TO TV SET)
• UHF ANTENNA
OUTPUT TERMINALS
(OUT TO TV SET)
• AC POWER CORD
See separate Basic Guide For VCR Connections for more hook-up details.
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
Various VCR function controls are conveniently available with your Wireless Remote Control.
CONNECTIONS WITH
OTHER COMPONENTS
• VIDEO OUTPUT
• AUDIO OUTPUT
• AUDIO INPUT
• VIDEO INPUT
« VERTICAL LOCK
ADJUSTMENT CONTROL
PV-4760
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR (UR)
CONNECTOR (UR)
CONNECTOR
CHANNEL 3/4 SWITCH
• POWER BUTTON
• RECORD BUTTONS
(TWO BUTTON ENTRY)
• STOP BUTTON
• PAUS&STILL BUTTON
• REW/SEARCH ® BUTTON
• SLOW-MOTION BUTTONS
• SLOW TRACKING CONTROL
• FUNCTION BUTTON
• PROGRAM BUTTON *-
• OSD BUTTON*
• HELP BUTTON *-
• DAY BUTTON*
• STAND BY BUTTON *-
• ONE TOUCH RECORD
(O.T.R.) BUTTON*
See page 42 for Battery Replacement caution.
* 'Tiese buttons wH: operate
w!,eii PROGRAM ON/OFF
SWITCH is ON.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS
NUMERICAL KEYS (0,1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6. 7, e, and 9)
VCR/TV SELECTOR BUTTON
PLAY BUTTON
-• FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
-• FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
® BUTTON
DOUBLE SPEED (X2) PLAY
BUTTON
PROGRAM ON/OFF SWITCH
START BUTTONS
(UP/DOWN)*
LENGTH BUTTONS
(UP/DOWN)*
• TIMER BUTTON*
* NOR^iAL BUTTON*
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To PLAYBACK A PRE-RECORDED TAPE
See “Simple Playback Steps” in the Table of Contents on P.2 for all sections related to this operation.
You may also want to refer to the separate "Basic Guide For VCR Connections”.
12
Connect VCR output
to TV Antenna Input.
♦ P. 3 (PLAYBACK
CONNECTION)
Connect AC Power
cord to wall outlet.
3
Turn TV ON, selectInsert cassette.
Channel 3 or 4 on the
TV.
Power comes on.
• If a cassette is already in
(Set to match the VCR
Channel 3/4 Switch,
details page 3.)
the VCR, press the
POWER Button ON.
4
SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK (BEST RESULTS AT SP & SLP SPEED)
TO RAPIDLY LOCATE A
PARTICULAR SEGMENT
Press the SEARCH Button tor
desired direction.
SEARCH SPEED
INSPabout 5 times normal
speed.
IN
about 17 times normal
speed.
SLP
s
Press SEARCH Button once
more for playback.
These special effects are activated during playback, during their operation the audio is muted.
TO VIEW A DOUBLE SPEED
PLAYBACK PICTURE
■ During playback, press the PLAY
Button again on the VCR.
■ Press PLAY once more to release the
tape from a doiArle speed playback.
• If the double speed playback picture
contains noise, adjust the TRACKING
CONTROL (UP or DOWN) to obtain
the best possible picture.
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TO VIEW A STILL PICTURE
■ Press PAUSE/STILL Button. .
Press once more to release the
tape from pause/stiil mode.
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Press the AUDIO OUT
SELECT Button
according to desired# P. 37 (TO PLAYBACK)
audio channel.
(See page 25.)
Press PLAY Button.
6
7
Press STOP Button to
stop playback.
TRACKING CONTROL
0
A certain amount of "noise" interference may
appear in the picture image when a VHS video
tape recorded on one VCR is played back on a
different VCR.
You may adjust the TRACKING CONTROL (UP
or DOWN), on your VCR to minimize this noise.
The normal position is set when a cassette tape
is inserted.
TO ADVANCE A STILL PICTURE
■ During still mode, press the
SLOW Button (or the FRAME
ADVANCE Button on the Remote
Control).
• Franrte advance only operates
while viewing a still picture.
• The picture will slowly advance
frame by frame when this button
is held down.
» P.37 (TO PLAYBACK)
TO VIEW A SLOW PICTURE
■ During playback, press
the SLOW Button.
■ Press the PLAY Button
to release slow.
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SLOW TRACKING CONTROL
SLOWTRACtaMQ
• In 8low4notion playback of tapes
recorded in SP or SLP, SLOW
TRACKING CONTROL on the
Remote Control can be used to
obtain the best possible picture.
The TRACKING CON fROl on the
VCR can alsr h i ui\-d (see abnv^,,
Tv RECORDING PREPARATION
VCRH'V MODE SELECTION
After you have selected the TV channel number that matches your VCR Channel 3/4 Switch position, select the
"VCR” mode on the Multi Function Display (following the instructions below) to view your VCR Playback on TV,
or to monitor programs being recorded. Select the "TV” mode (“VCR" indication disappears) to watch a different
TV program while recording.
A. FOR VCR USE, BE SURE THE VCR POWER IS
TURNED ON AND THE “VCR" MODE IS
ENGAGED
To select the "VCR" mode, press the VCR/TV
SELECTOR Button.
Whenever the power to the VCR is pressed ON,
the VCR engages the VCR mode.
"VCR" appears on the Multi Function Display.
CHANNEL RECEPTION CHECK
AFTER MAKING THE RECORDING CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR VCR SHOWN IN THE "BASIC GUIDE FOR
VCR CONNECTIONS", USE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO SELECT YOUR FAVORITE CHANNELS USING
THE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS ON THE VCR.
B. FOR NORMAL TV USE, SELECT “TV” MODE
When "VCR" disappears from the Multi Function
Display, the VCR is in TV mode and the TV
returns to normal reception and operation.
MOW TO WATCH TV ONLY
,1. Turn VCR OFF.
12. Turn TV ON ard select the desired channel.
i 'V :) > i :
I • Whenever the VCR Power is OFF or the VCR/TV selector is not *r'. the “VCR" mode, all channel .: elect ion
for viewing is done at the TV.
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Clockadjustment
It's easy to set the clock as shown below. Besides being a convenient time display, the exact clock time is used.
for One Touch and Timer Recording. .
‘SU 12:00 AM’ will flash when the unit is first plugged in or after a power
interruption.,.
AM f ./•»(/(
FOR EXAMPLE, TO SET THE CLOCK FOR TUESDAY NIGHT “Tu 10:15 PM’
(Be sure the unit is connected to an AC power source.)
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Su
1 SET THE DAY
■
(a) Press the CLOCK Button ON to select
flashing time display.
Skip (a) if “Su AM 12:00" is flashing already.
(b) Press the DAY Button to change the day
display.
(a) (b)
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“ AM ( 7» -f’t '"i AM 1 ?
LOCATION OF GRAPHICS
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O SET THE HOUR
Hold In the START Buttons (UP/DOWN).
The time changes in 10-minute intervals.
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AM f 'f~f f*' f
^ J L ^ ^PMy Li, -Lf^J ^
— •
Q SET THE MINUTE
A START CLOCK
■
Tap the START Buttons (UP/DOWN).
Quick taps will select the time in 1-minute
intervals.
Press the NORMAL Button only.
Press this button when the current time matches
the dock display.
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»If the c(o;k iisJiuation oveiturs the present time, fe^jeat thv^.-e ^ C|is ^Love.
Accurate setting of this dock will insuf^e accurate start of Unattended (Timer) Recordings.
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1 T( ■ t r
PM * U ^ t Zi
(Flashing s-^ps)
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To RECORD A TV PROGRAM
See “Preparing the VCR for Recording“ in Table of Contents on P.2 for all sections related to this operation.
Use one of the connections described on the separate "Basic Guide For VCR Connections".
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12
Turn TV ON, select
Channel 3 or 4 on the
TV.
(Set to match the VCR
Channel 3/4 Switch.)
Insert cassette with
accidental erasure
prevention tab in place.
POWER comes ON*.
Be sure that the VCR/TV
Selector is set to VCR.
* If a cassette is already
in the VCR, you may
need to press the
POWER Button ON.
♦ P. 39 (TAB)
4
Set INPUT SIGNALSet TAPE-SPEED
SELECTOR TO
TUNER.
-TUNER
t
IMP! IT
LINE
AUDIO
iion
SELECTOR to SP, LP
or SLP.
4 P.37 (TAPE SPEED)
IF YOU WISH TO AVOID RECORDING UNWANTED MATERIAL
■ Press PAUSE/STILL Button to stop the tape temporarily.
* P. 37 (TO RFCOF.D)
Press this button again to release from pause mode, recording continues.
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Select the desired
CHANNEL using the
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Keys.to start recording.
Hold REC Button in
and simultaneously
press the PLAY Button
• If cassette erasure
prevention tab Is
missing, the cassette will
be ejected automatically.
» P.39 (TAB)
6
7
Press STOP Button to
stop recording.
* P.37 (TO RECORD)
IF YOU WANT TO WATCH ANOTHER TV PROGRAM WHILE RECORDING
■ Set VCRnv SELECTOR to TV.
• The "VCR” indicator and TV picture will change.
-TV
■ Select the CHANNEL to be viewed on the TV.
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-Select the CHANNEL
OsD (ON SCREEN DISPLAY) INFORMATION
OSD. HELP & FUNCTION DISPLAY MODES
PROGRAM MODE
Timer Format
CURRENT
TIMER
PROGRAMS
Press
HELP MODE
Press
To check or
set programs
and use
OSD GUIDE
PROGRAM
DAY
START
length
* Place the PROGRAM ON/OFF
Switch to the ON position
to operate OSD and all
other Timer Buttons.
(UP/DOWN)
“ (UP/DOWN)
Current TV Picture
TV Image
NO OVERLAY
MODE
with
STOP REW FF PLAY REC REC/PAUSE etc.
Current operation selected
will be displayed.
Current VCR Status
OSD
MONITOR
FUNCTION MODE—,
(For overlays)
Press
OSD FUNCTION INDICATORS
The following on screen overlays will appear momentarily as a clear indication that one of the main functions
or a channel has been changed with the remote control or at the VCR.
“PLEASE SET THE CLOCK"
(indicates the clock needs adjustment)
FUNCTION
START
(UP/DOWN)
LENGTH
(UP/DOWN)
BUTTON
BUTTONS
BUTTONS
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Onetouchrecording (otr)
The OTR function allows you to easily set start and stop time tor recording programs from the present time to
11:30 P.M. the following day. Pressing the OTR button will automatically start a recording and each following
press extends the recording in 30 minute increments. The OTR button may also be pressed to extend a recording
already in progress. When the OTR is completed, the VCR will automatically shut off.
OTR can be useful and convenient when you are interrupted or must leave while watching a program and wish
to record it for later viewing.
PV-4760
^ MAKE SURE THAT...
j • the clock is set to the present time.
; • Power Button is ON.
I
• a cassette with the erasure prevention tab in place is inserted,
j • desired Tape speed (SP, LP or SLP) is selected.
- • the following length and time selections are made within 5 second intervals. Otherwise the VCR will return
I to normal operating mode.
as many times as you
need to set your desired
recording time.
Be sure the
PROGRAM ON/OFF
Switch is set
to ON.
current program
overlay
C rpp
J f uf
TIMER Display
[ 0:00 I----i*
(stand by mode)
p”! 'Cl i\ *
I L' -y t L.#
1 push
ON, CH 3 or 4
Pressing the OTR Button selects the OTR function; *'OTR", CHANNEL, and
Recording Length appear on TV screen, and the Multi Function Display. Each
press of the O.T.R. Button adds up to 4 hours recording time, in 30 minute
intervals, before automatic power shut off. If “End" is displayed, OTR continues
until the end of the tape is reached.
OTR recording length
1 push 1 push
0:30
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Onetouchrecording (otr) (continued)
m PRESET O.T.R. If you wish to delay the start time
12
Select the desired
CHANNEL
on the VCR.
3
Press the STAND BYPress the O.T.R.
Button
to set the desired start
time of One Touch
Recording.
Button
within 5 seconds after
selecting the start time
to select the length of
recording as shown in
Instant O.T.R. step 2.
WIRELESS REMOTE
• "STANDBY” and the start time appear. The start time may be selected on
the hour and the half hour, beginning with the next 30 minute period and
any additional 30 minute time periods may be selected up to 11:30 PM of
the next day.
For example:
Present Time
8:03 AM
8:33 AM
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Start Time
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
Additional Units
9:00,
9:30,
in nn ....
9:30,
L .
............
(Next Day)
- , 11:30 PM
11 ■'in PM
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