Panasonic PV-V4523S User Manual

COUNTER

RESET

TAPE POSITION

PAUSE/SLOW

ACTION

TRACKING

EJECT

VCR/TV

INPUT

DISPLAY

CM/ZERO

VOL CH

REC

POWER

100

ADD/DLT

REW

PLAY

STOP

VCR TV

SELECT

SPEED

SAP/Hi-Fi

PROG

DAILY

68 9

SELECT / Selection Order

WEEKLY

(SAT)

WEEKLY

(MON)

WEEKLY

(SUN)

TIMER PROG.

L I

CANC

EL : ADD /

DLT

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: PROG

START

STOP CH

SPD

7 9 : 00A 12 : 00A 08

10 : 00P

12 : 00P 02 SP

8 : 00P

9 : 00P 10

9 : 00P 10 : 00P

TIMER

PROG.

LIST

SELECT START DATE

DATE START

TODA

7 SUN 9:

00A 12:00A

SELECT : END : PROG

SET:

TIMER PROG.

L I

START

STOP CH

SPD

13 2 : 00 P

3 : 20P 02

SLP

-- -- : --

-- : -- --

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

CANC

EL : ADD /

DLT

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: PROG

SELECT : END : PROG

DATE START

SLP

SET:

SELECT START DATE

ODAY

13 SAT --:-- --:-- --

TIMER

PROG.

LIST

TIMER PROG.

L I

CANC

EL : ADD /

DLT

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: PROG

START

STOP CH

SPD

-- -- : --

-- : -- --

10 : 00P

12 : 00P 02 SP

8 : 00P

9 : 00P 10

9 : 00P 10 : 00P

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

6 /08 / 20 0 3

SUN 2 : 20P

DST :

SETT I NG

: CH

AUTO CLOCK SET C

OMPLETED

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

SELECT MONTH

DST:ON

1 / /

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

ACT I ON

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

SET COMPLETED

DST:ON

6 /08 / 20 0 3

SUN

2 : 20P

START :

ACT I ON

SET

IN FROM ANT.

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

IN from ANT./CABLE

IN FROM ANT.

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

IN from ANT./CABLE

Cable TV Converter Box

Before Using

COUNTER

RESET

TAPE POSITION

PAUSE/SLOW

ACTION

TRACKING

EJECT

VCR/TV

INPUT

DISPLAY

CM/ZERO

VOL CH

REC

POWER

100

ADD/DLT

REW

PLAY

STOP

VCR TV

SELECT

SPEED

SAP/Hi-Fi

PROG

V I D

EO HEADS MAY

EED

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

MANUAL

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

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

LSSQ0389

To order accessories, call toll free 1-800-332-5368.

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

(Standard Play)

(Long Play)

SLP

(Super Long Play)

PV-V4523S

Batteries 2 “AA”

RF Coaxial Cable

LSJA0372

To record again

Cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Type of Video Cassette

T160T120T60

1 Hour 2 Hours

2 Hours

3 Hours

4 Hours

6 Hours 8 Hours

2 Hours

40 Minutes

5 Hours

20 Minutes

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.

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 nonabrasive, 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 color 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: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs). Dimensions: 360 (W) x 93 (H) x 242 (D) mm

Note: Designs and specifications are subject

to change without notice.

Power On

Approx. 23 W

Power Off

Approx. 3.0 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 3-11/16” (H) x 9-9/16” (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)

/ on the remote

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)

/ operate as a

V-Lock control.

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COUNTER

RESET

TAPE POSITION

PAUSE/SLOW

ACTION

TRACKING

EJECT

VCR/TV

INPUT

DISPLAY

CM/ZERO

VOL CH

REC

POWER

100

ADD/DLT

REW

PLAY

STOP

VCR TV

SELECT

SPEED

SAP/Hi-Fi

PROG

DAILY

68 9

SELECT / Selection Order

WEEKLY

(SAT)

WEEKLY

(MON)

WEEKLY

(SUN)

TIMER PROG.

L I

CANC

EL : ADD /

DLT

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: PROG

START

STOP CH

SPD

7 9 : 00A 12 : 00A 08

10 : 00P

12 : 00P 02 SP

8 : 00P

9 : 00P 10

9 : 00P 10 : 00P

TIMER

PROG.

LIST

SELECT START DATE

DATE START

TODA

7 SUN 9:

00A 12:00A

SELECT : END : PROG

SET:

TIMER PROG.

L I

START

STOP CH

SPD

13 2 : 00 P

3 : 20P 02

SLP

-- -- : --

-- : -- --

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

CANC

EL : ADD /

DLT

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: PROG

SELECT : END : PROG

DATE START

SLP

SET:

SELECT START DATE

ODAY

13 SAT --:-- --:-- --

TIMER

PROG.

LIST

TIMER PROG.

L I

CANC

EL : ADD /

DLT

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: PROG

START

STOP CH

SPD

-- -- : --

-- : -- --

10 : 00P

12 : 00P 02 SP

8 : 00P

9 : 00P 10

9 : 00P 10 : 00P

Connections / Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

6 /08 / 20 0 3

SUN 2 : 20P

DST :

SETT I NG

: CH

AUTO CLOCK SET C

OMPLETED

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

SELECT MONTH

DST:ON

1 / /

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

ACT I ON

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

SET COMPLETED

DST:ON

6 /08 / 20 0 3

SUN

2 : 20P

START :

ACT I ON

SET

IN FROM ANT.

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

IN from ANT./CABLE

IN FROM ANT.

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

IN from ANT./CABLE

Cable TV Converter Box

Playback / Record on a Tape

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

Please make all cable or antenna connections before plugging into the AC outlet.

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

Connecting

➛➛

For ANT./Cable

Connect cable from

➛

➛➛

VCR

Antenna/Cable to VCR’s IN

➛➛

➛

➛➛

FROM ANT. jack.

Connect VCR’s OUT TO TV jack to TV’s ANT. IN jack

with included RF Cable accessory.

➛➛

For DSS/Cable Box

Connect your cable box’s

➛

VCR

➛➛

➛

➛➛

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

Connect VCR’s OUT TO TV jack to TV’s ANT. IN jack

with included RF Cable accessory.

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 auto channel and clock set starts.

• If screen below does not appear, check VCR - TV connection and, if TV is tuned to channel 3, try switching it to channel 4.

• To change VCR’s output channel, please refer to “VCR’s Output Channel” in Advanced Operations book (p. 12).

Plugging the AC Power Plug into an AC outlet

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.

3 Settings are made automatically.

When setup is done, this screen appears.

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

Manual Clock Set

If Auto Clock Set was incomplete.

1 Press ACTION* on remote to display

CLOCK menu.

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.

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Playback a Tape

1 Insert a tape.

Record on a Tape

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

• Loose or peeling labels may cause tape jam.

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

Press PLAY 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.

[SLP] : Approx. 21X [LP] : Approx. 9X [SP] : Approx. 7X

↔ Approx. 9X ↔ Approx. 7X ↔ Approx. 3X

If at 21X, 9X, or 7X speed the picture is interrupted, change speed to 9X, 7X, or 3X.

Notes

• Picture interruption may occur with some TVs.

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

Still (Freeze) Picture

➛ Press PAUSE/SLOW. ➛ Press PLAY to release.

Frame by Frame Picture

➛ Press PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode. ➛ 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 VCR is in Still or Slow mode 3 minutes, it auto switches to Stop mode to protect the tape and the video heads.

3 Press STOP to stop tape.

Press REW or FF in Stop mode to

Rewind or Fast Forward tape. 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

Play Auto Eject

(Repeat Play must be off)

Play ➛ Tape end ➛ Rewind ➛ 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.

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COUNTER

RESET

TAPE POSITION

PAUSE/SLOW

ACTION

TRACKING

EJECT

VCR/TV

INPUT

DISPLAY

CM/ZERO

VOL CH

REC

POWER

100

ADD/DLT

REW

PLAY

STOP

VCR TV

SELECT

SPEED

SAP/Hi-Fi

PROG

Timer Recording

DAILY

68 9

SELECT / Selection Order

WEEKLY

(SAT)

WEEKLY

(MON)

WEEKLY

(SUN)

TIMER PROG.

L I

CANC

EL : ADD /

DLT

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: PROG

START

STOP CH

SPD

7 9 : 00A 12 : 00A 08

10 : 00P

12 : 00P 02 SP

8 : 00P

9 : 00P 10

9 : 00P 10 : 00P

TIMER

PROG.

LIST

SELECT START DATE

DATE START

TODA

7 SUN 9:

00A 12:00A

SELECT : END : PROG

SET:

TIMER PROG.

L I

START

STOP CH

SPD

13 2 : 00 P

3 : 20P 02

SLP

-- -- : --

-- : -- --

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

CANC

EL : ADD /

DLT

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: PROG

SELECT : END : PROG

DATE START

SLP

SET:

SELECT START DATE

ODAY

13 SAT --:-- --:-- --

TIMER

PROG.

LIST

TIMER PROG.

L I

CANC

EL : ADD /

DLT

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: PROG

START

STOP CH

SPD

-- -- : --

-- : -- --

10 : 00P

12 : 00P 02 SP

8 : 00P

9 : 00P 10

9 : 00P 10 : 00P

Location of Controls

• Timer Recording • Location of Controls (Remote Control Buttons, Front View of the VCR)

Timer Recording

1 1) Press PROG*.

2) Press

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

Review, Replace, or Clear Program

(Recording is not in progress)

a 1) Press PROG.

2) Press

To Replace program...

to display program screen.

1) Set record DATE, press

to select: 1~31= one time, or DAILY= MON~ FRI, or WEEKLY= same time each week and press

2) Set remaining items, press press

to select and

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

Press PROG to end programming.

To Enter More Programs Press

press

to select and

to set an unused program.

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

to select LIST.

Press to select

desired program.

1) Press to display.

2) Repeat Step 2

(above) to set new programs.

Example

Today

Cancel a Timer Recording

(Recording is in progress)

Press POWER and then STOP within 10

seconds to cancel the Timer Recording.

(The TIMER indicator goes out on Multi Function Display.)

Remote Control Buttons

VCR (mode)

(Enables VCR functions)

POWER

(Turns VCR off/on)

VCR/TV

(For TV or VCR mode)

INPUT

(For LINE or channel)

SPEED

(Changes tape speed)

EJECT

(Ejects tape)

COMMERCIAL SKIP/ ZERO SEARCH

(

Starts COMMERCIAL SKIP/ Zero Search

ACTION

(Displays menu)

RECORD

(Records a program, etc.)

TAPE POSITION

(Locates tape position)

COUNTER RESET

(Resets counter to zero)

SAP/Hi-Fi

(Selects audio mode for play or record)

VOLUME +/

(Adjusts TV volume)

Remote Control EJECT button:

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

(Enables TV functions)

TV (mode)

DISPLAY

(Displays VCR status)

(Selects channel directly)

NUMBER Keys

ADD/DELETE

(Adds or deletes a channel)

SEARCH/ ENTER

(Set search system /Tunes TV channel)

PLAY (Plays a tape)/

FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

(Fast forwards tape/ forward visual

search)

)

REWIND/SEARCH

(Rewinds tape/ reverse visual

search)

STOP (Stops tape)

Remote keys

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

(Displays Timer Program screen)

PROGRAM

PAUSE/SLOW

(Displays still, frame by frame,

or slow motion picture)

CHANNEL /

TRACKING/ V-LOCK

(Selects channel/ reduces

picture noise during Play and

Slow mode)

To Clear program...

d Press 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 canceled. 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 ADD/DLT.

Important notes when using DSS receiver

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Front View of the VCR

Cassette Compartment

POWER

Video Input Connector

Audio Input Connector (L/R)

CHANNEL

TRACKING/ V-LOCK

Remote Sensor

RECORD

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

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

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STOP/EJECT

REWIND/ SEARCH

PLAY

FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH

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