Panasonic PV-V4603S User Manual

Limited Warranty

• Limited Warranty • Customer Services Directory • Guía para rápida consulta (Spanish Quick Use Guide)

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC
CORPORATION OF AMERICA

One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA
ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.,

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic VHS VCR Products

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic
Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the
warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of
original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be
made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name

All components of VCR except
item listed below

Video Tape (in exchange for
defective video tape)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period,
there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the warranty period.
If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted.
This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

Mail-In Service

For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:

Panasonic Services Company
Customer Servicenter Suite B
4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company
[phone] or fax [phone]

When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original
carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone number where you can be
reached.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED
TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE,
AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE.
CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH
PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which
occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures
which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty
installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line
surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as
hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a
Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY
COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove

or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or
images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your
dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.

Limited Warranty

Parts

One (1) Year

Five (5) Days

Labor

Ninety (90) Days

Not Applicable

Note

Customer Services Directory

For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations,
and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

or send e-mail : [e-mail]
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.

Accessory Purchases:

1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

, Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST.

Service in Puerto Rico

Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

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As of August 2002

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

(Basic Operations)

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

Models No. PV-V4603S

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

Location of Controls ............................................. 7, 8

Spanish (Español) Quick Use Guide ............ 9, 10, 11

Limited Warranty / Customer Services Directory.... 12

As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner,
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
has determined that this product or product
model meets the
guidelines for energy efficiency.

E

NERGY STAR

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

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
(Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.)

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [e-mail]

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ELECTRIC

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EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA
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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

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

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

Important Safeguards and Precautions

FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN
ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT

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.

2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

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.

Safety Precautions

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

2 IF EQUIPMENT IS EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR

3 DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM

4 WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

5 USING ACCESSORIES

6 CLEANING THE UNIT

1 DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF

2 IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED

3 HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY

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

moisture.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Avertissement: Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne pas

exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive.

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche

dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the

user’s authority to operate.

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OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

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.
Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 (in Canada, part 1 of the
Canadian Electrical Code)
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.

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.

USING THE VIDEO UNIT

MOISTURE OF ANY KIND.

STRONG IMPACT, unplug the unit and have it inspected by

a qualified service technician before use.

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.

• 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.

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

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 over­spray, 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

LSSQ0388

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

SP

(Standard Play)

LP

(Long Play)

SLP

(Super Long Play)

PV-V4603S

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.

Built-in Head Cleaner

A clean video head helps produce a clear
picture. So, we have equipped your VCR with a
built-in, non-chemical head cleaning system that
helps prevent clogging of the video heads.
Cleaning is performed each time you load or
unload a video cassette.

• This feature is preventative only, If your video
heads are seriously clogged, consider the use
of a chemical non-abrasive head cleaning kit
or take your VCR to a Service Center.

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: 2.7 kg (5.9 lbs).
Dimensions: 430 (W) x 98 (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

16-15/16” (W) x 3-7/8” (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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PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
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VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

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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

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FROM ANT. jack.

2

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

2

with included RF Cable
accessory.

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

2

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

2

WARNING

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

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

1 Press ACTION* on remote to display

CLOCK menu.

Playback a Tape

1 Insert a tape.

• 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.

2

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.

Record on a Tape

1

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

• 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.

2 Press CH

select the channel

to

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

Operations” book.

• If recording from a channel over 100, first

press 100 key then the other 2 digits.

3

Press SPEED

to select record speed (p. 3).

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 Touch Recording

(recording in progress)

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

➛ 4:00 ➛ exit.

The VCR shuts off at the length set.

Record one station, watch another

Press VCR/TV

(“VCR” goes out on Multi Function Display),

➛ select channels on TV (recording continues).

Select channels on VCR (in STOP or
PAUSE mode)

Press VCR/TV

(“VCR” lights up on Multi Function Display),

➛ 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.

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.

or NUMBER keys

.

➛ 1 hr. ➛ 1:30 ➛ 2:00 ➛ 3:00

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 inoperative during Initial
Setup.

• To remove a cassette during Auto Set, press
EJECT on the remote or STOP twice on the
VCR. In this case, settings must be made
manually. (See p. 12 of Advanced Operations
book.)

• Depending on conditions, Auto Clock Set may
take longer than 30 minutes. If so, press
STOP to stop setup and perform settings
manually. (See p. 12 of Advanced Operations
book.)

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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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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Timer Recording

DAILY

7

21

31

68 9

SELECT / Selection Order

WEEKLY

(SAT)

WEEKLY

(MON)

WEEKLY

(SUN)

TIMER PROG.

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EL : ADD /

DLT

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: PROG

DT

START

STOP CH

SPD

7 9 : 00A 12 : 00A 08

SP

8

10 : 00P

12 : 00P 02 SP

10

8 : 00P

9 : 00P 10

SP

S

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9 : 00P 10 : 00P

L1

LP

TIMER

PROG.

LIST

SELECT START DATE

DATE START

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END : PROG

SET:

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START

STOP CH

SPD

13 2 : 00 P

3 : 20P 02

SLP

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PROG.

LIST

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SET :

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START

STOP CH

SPD

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Location of Controls

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

Timer Recording

1 1) Press PROG*.

2) Press

2

3

4

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

b

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.

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

EJECT

(Ejects tape)

POWER

(Turns VCR off/on)

VCR (mode)

(Enables VCR functions)

(Enables DSS/CABLE functions)

VCR/TV

(For TV or VCR mode)

PLAY (Plays a tape)/
FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

(Displays Timer Program screen)

(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
keys when menus are displayed.

operation

(

Starts COMMERCIAL SKIP/ Zero Search

ACTION

(Displays menu)

COUNTER RESET

(Resets counter to zero)

(Set search system /Tunes TV channel)

PAUSE/SLOW

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

SAP/Hi-Fi

(Selects audio mode for play or
record)

VOLUME UP/DOWN

(Adjusts TV volume)

SHUTTLE Ring

(Variable speed search)

(Selects channel/ reduces picture
noise during Play and Slow mode)

Tower Universal Shuttle Remote Control

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

(Displays VCR status)

(Enables TV functions)

(For LINE or channel)

(Selects channel directly)

(Adds or deletes a channel)

COMMERCIAL SKIP/

(Locates tape position)

(Changes tape speed)

(Records a program, etc.)

TRACKING/ V-LOCK

DISPLAY

TV (mode)

DSS/CABLE mode

INPUT

PROGRAM

NUMBER Keys

ADD/DELETE

ZERO SEARCH

)

TAPE POSITION

SEARCH/ ENTER

SPEED

RECORD

CHANNEL /

c

To Replace program...

1) Press to display.

2) Repeat Step 2

(above) to set new
programs.

or

To Clear program...

Press ADD/DLT.

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.

Front View of the VCR

Cassette Compartment

POWER

Video
Input
Connector

Audio Input
Connector
(L/R)

CHANNEL UP/DOWN
TRACKING/ V-LOCK

Remote
Sensor

Multi Function Display

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

FAST
FORWARD/
SEARCH

REWIND/
SEARCH

RECORD

Important notes when using DSS receiver

• 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.

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*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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