Panasonic PV452K Operating Guide

Video Cassette Recorder

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

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 Language, Channels,
  Clock, VCR’s Output Channel .............................. 11
Limited Warranty .................................................... 12

As an 

E

NERGY 

S

TAR Partner, Panasonic

has determined that this product or product
model meets the 

E

NERGY 

S

TAR guidelines

for energy efficiency.

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OUT

IN 1

OUT TO TV

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN FROM ANT.

     VHF/UHF

R

L

Lights up when Hi-Fi audio is
monitored in Playback Mode.

Lights up when the
VCR/TV selector is
set to VCR.

Lights up when power is on.

Displays the current time. Briefly displays VCR
status when a function button is pressed.
Briefly displays the channel number, or “L” when a
channel or line input is selected. Briefly displays the
recording speed when SPEED is pressed.

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.

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While plugged into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes 3.0 W
of electrical power in off condition.

LSQT0546A

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

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

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.

, please contact your

Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at:

, please contact one of the following:

• Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.
• Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca
• A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:

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.

Telephone #:
(905) 624-5505

Fax #:
(905) 238-2360

Web:
www.panasonic.ca

Richmond, British Columbia

Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel:   (604) 278-4211
Fax:  (604) 278-5627

Calgary, Alberta

Panasonic Canada Inc.
6835-8

th

 St. N. E.

Calgary, AB   T2E 7H7
Tel:   (403) 295-3955
Fax:  (403) 274-5493

Mississauga, Ontario

Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Dr.
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Tel:   (905) 624-8447
Fax:  (905) 238-2418

Lachine, Québec

Panasonic Canada Inc.
3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
Tel:    (514) 633-8684
Fax:   (514) 633-8020

to display MENU.

1)

 to select

language item.

For Spanish

For French

For English

2)

 to select

“ANTENNA,” then

 to set

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

• After Channel Auto

Set is finished, Auto
Clock Set will be
performed.

3)

to select

“AUTO SET,” then

.

• If you use Cable

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

2)

 to select

“MANUAL,” and 

. (For Auto Clock Set,

select “AUTO CLOCK
SET.”)

(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”

appears only when
auto clock is set.)

3)

 and   

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

4)

 to

start the Clock and
exit this mode.

and 

 to

subtract or add
hour(s) as necessary.

• “TIME ZONE

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

After 3 seconds

• To Make Corrections,

repeat steps 1) ~ 3).

2)

   repeatedly.

3)

 

 to exit.

1)

   to select

CHANNEL.

1)

   to select

CLOCK.

1)

   to select

CLOCK.

(Only when Auto Clock
is set.)

2)

 to select

“TIME ZONE
ADJUST”

3)

.

To add channel:
Select channel with 

 and

.

To delete channel:
Select channel with 

 or 

 and 

.

VCR auto adjusts clock for DST.

DST:ON 

➛

 Sets clock ahead one hour.

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.

1)

 to select

“VCR’S OUTPUT CH.”

3)

.

2)

  .

 3075 Louis A. Amos, Lachine, Québec H8T 1C4 (514) 633-8684

 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 238-2181

 6835 8th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 (403) 295-3922

 12111 Riverside Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 (604) 278-4211

5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
(905) 624-5010

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SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

REPEAT  PLAY             :OFF
REMOTE WARNING     :ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF       :OFF
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH    :3

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SEL.       :            REGLER:    
QUITTER  : ACT I ON     

MAGNETO.     HORL.      CANAL

REPRISE LECTURE       : NON
MESSAGE D’ ERREUR      : OUI
COUPURE AUTO               : NON

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA : FRANÇAIS

CA SORTIE : 3

ELEGIR    :            FIJAR :     
SAL I R         : ACT I ON     

VCR         RELOJ        CANAL

REPETICION                      :INACT
AVISO/CONT.REMOTO     :ACT
APAGADO AUTOMATICO :INACT

LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPAÑOL

CANAL  DE  SALIDA  :3

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

REPEAT  PLAY             :OFF
REMOTE WARNING     :ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF       :OFF

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH    :3

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

REPEAT  PLAY             :OFF
REMOTE WARNING     :ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF       :OFF

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH    :3

SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

ANTENNA  :   CABLE
AUTO  SET
WEAK  SIGNAL   DISPLAY : OFF

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

ANTENNA  :   CABLE

AUTO  SET
WEAK  SIGNAL   DISPLAY : OFF

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

CH  AUTO  SET  PROCEEDING

CANCEL   : STOP

VCR          CLOCK    CHANNEL

AUTO  CLOCK  SET
MANUAL
TIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 

SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT HOUR

DST:ON

9 /29

29 / 20

20 0 2  

SUN 

SUN    2 : --PM

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

VCR          CLOCK    CHANNEL

AUTO  CLOCK  SET

MANUAL

TIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

VCR          CLOCK    CHANNEL

AUTO  CLOCK  SET
MANUAL

TIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

REPEAT  PLAY             :OFF
REMOTE WARNING     :ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF       :OFF
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH    :3

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

REPEAT  PLAY             :OFF
REMOTE WARNING     :ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF       :OFF
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH    :4

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

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

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

PLEASE   TUNE  YOUR  TV  TO   
CH  4.        

CHANNEL  08  ADDED

CHANNEL  08  DELE TED

VCR          CLOCK    CHANNEL

AUTO  CLOCK  SET
MANUAL
TIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 

SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

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.

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If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

(

Starts COMMERCIAL SKIP/ Zero Search

)

(For LINE or channel)

(Turns VCR off/on)

 

(Plays a tape)/

(Fast forwards tape/ forward visual

search)

(Rewinds tape/ reverse visual

search)

 

(Stops tape)

(Selects channel/ reduces

picture noise during Play and

Slow mode)

(For TV or VCR mode)

(Changes tape speed)

(Set search system /Tunes TV channel)

(Selects channel directly)

(Enables TV functions)

(Locates tape position)

(Ejects tape)

(Displays menu)

(Displays still, frame by frame,

or slow motion picture)

(Resets counter to zero)

(Records a program, etc.)

(Adds or deletes a channel)

(Enables VCR functions)

(Adjusts TV volume)

(Selects audio mode for play
or record)

(Displays VCR status)

(Displays Timer Program screen)

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

PLAY, STOP, REW, and FF
function as 

 

operation keys when menus
are displayed.