Panasonic PVV4623SK Operating Guide
Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
(Basic Operations)
For advanced operations, see the separate
“Advanced Operations” instruction book.
“Advanced Operations” instruction book.
Models No.
PV-V4623S-K
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
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
•
Limited
W
a
a
rranty
• Reset Language, Channels, Clock,
T
ime Zone
Adjust,
VCR’
s Output Channel • DST
- 12 -
Note
- 11 -
• Location of Contr
ols (Multi Function Displa
y
, Rear
V
iew of the
VCR, F
ront
V
ie
w
of the
VCR) • Reset
All
VCR Memory Functions
- 10 -
- 9 -
Rear View of the VCR
OUT
IN 1
OUT TO TV
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
R
L
VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal
Input Terminal
VHF/UHF Antenna
Output Terminal
Output Terminal
Video Output
Connector
Connector
Audio Output
Connector (L/R)
Connector (L/R)
Audio Input Connector
(L/R)
(L/R)
Video Input Connector
- 8 -
AC Power Plug
While plugged into an AC outlet,
the VCR consumes 3.0 W of
electrical power in off condition.
While plugged into an AC outlet,
the VCR consumes 3.0 W of
electrical power in off condition.
Front View of the VCR
Multi Function Display
RECORD
PLAY
Cassette Compartment
POWER
REWIND/
SEARCH
SEARCH
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
TRACKING/ V-LOCK
TRACKING/ V-LOCK
Remote
Sensor
Sensor
FAST
FORWARD/
SEARCH
FORWARD/
SEARCH
Video
Input
Connector
Input
Connector
Audio Input
Connector
(L/R)
Connector
(L/R)
STOP/EJECT
LSQT0644A
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,
operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
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.
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.
A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required
before warranty service is performed.
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.
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, EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 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.
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:
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your
Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at:
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 (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca
• A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
• Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca
• A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
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.
original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original
purchase.
Telephone #:
(905) 624-5505
(905) 624-5505
Fax #:
(905) 238-2360
(905) 238-2360
Web:
www.panasonic.ca
www.panasonic.ca
Richmond, British
Columbia
Columbia
Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel: (604) 278-4211
Fax: (604) 278-5627
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel: (604) 278-4211
Fax: (604) 278-5627
Calgary, Alberta
Panasonic Canada
Inc.
6835-8
Inc.
6835-8
th
St. N. E.
Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
Tel: (403) 295-3955
Fax: (403) 274-5493
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
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
3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
Tel: (514) 633-8684
Fax: (514) 633-8020
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Output Channel
Press ACTION*
to display MENU.
to display MENU.
Language
1) Press
to select
language item.
For Spanish
For French
For English
Channels
2) Press
to select
“ANTENNA,” then
press to set
your antenna system
(“TV” or “CABLE.”)
press to set
your antenna system
(“TV” or “CABLE.”)
• After Channel Auto
Set is finished, Auto
Clock Set will be
performed.
Clock Set will be
performed.
3) Press
to select
“AUTO SET,” then
press .
press .
• If you use Cable
Box, set it to the
PBS channel in your
time zone.
PBS channel in your
time zone.
Clock
2) Press
to select
“MANUAL,” and press
. (For Auto Clock Set,
select “AUTO CLOCK
SET.”)
SET.”)
(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”
appears only when
auto clock is set.)
auto clock is set.)
3) Press
and
to select and set
the date, time, and
DST (Daylight
Saving Time).
the date, time, and
DST (Daylight
Saving Time).
4) Press ACTION to
start the Clock and
exit this mode.
exit this mode.
and press to
subtract or add
hour(s) as necessary.
subtract or add
hour(s) as necessary.
• “TIME ZONE
ADJUST” returns to
“0” if clock is set
manually.
“0” if clock is set
manually.
2) Press repeatedly.
3) Press ACTION to exit.
1) Press to select
CHANNEL.
1) Press to select
CLOCK.
Time Zone
Adjust
Adjust
1) Press to select
CLOCK.
(Only when Auto
Clock is set.)
Clock is set.)
2) Press
to select
“TIME ZONE
ADJUST”
ADJUST”
3) Press ACTION.
ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF
VCR C / A CLOCK CHANNEL
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
EXIT : ACT I ON
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
EXIT : ACT I ON
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT :
EXIT : ACT I ON
EXIT : ACT I ON
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT :
EXIT : ACT I ON
EXIT : ACT I ON
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
EXIT : ACT I ON
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT HOUR
DST:ON
6 /
0
8 / 20 0 3
SUN
SUN 2
2 : --PM
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
EXIT : ACT I ON
CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
CANCEL : STOP
VCR C / A CLOCK CHANNEL
ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF
AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF
VCR C / A CLOCK CHANNEL
SELECT :
EXIT : ACT I ON
EXIT : ACT I ON
REPEAT PLAY
: OFF
REMOTE WARNING
: ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF
: OFF
AUTO VCR/TV
: ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT :
EXIT : ACT I ON
EXIT : ACT I ON
REPRISE LECTURE
: NON
MESSAGE D’ ERREUR : OUI
COUPURE AUTO
COUPURE AUTO
: NON
MAGNETO. /TELE AUTO : OUI
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA : FRANÇAIS
CA SORTIE : 3
MAGNETO. C / A HORL. CA
SEL. : REGLER:
QUITTER : ACT I ON
QUITTER : ACT I ON
REPETICION :INACT
AVISO/CONT.REMOTO :ACT
APAGADO AUTOMATICO :INACT
VCR/TV AUTO
AVISO/CONT.REMOTO :ACT
APAGADO AUTOMATICO :INACT
VCR/TV AUTO
:ACT
LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPAÑOL
CANAL DE SALIDA :3
VCR C / A RELOJ CA
ELEGIR : FIJAR :
SAL I R : ACT I ON
SAL I R : ACT I ON
REPEAT PLAY
: OFF
REMOTE WARNING
: ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF
: OFF
AUTO VCR/TV
: ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 3
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
EXIT : ACT I ON
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
REPEAT PLAY
: OFF
REMOTE WARNING
: ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF
: OFF
AUTO VCR/TV
: ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 3
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
EXIT : ACT I ON
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
VCR’s Output Channel
After 3 seconds
• To Make Corrections,
repeat steps 1) ~ 3).
Add or Delete a Channel
To add channel:
Select channel with NUMBER keys and
press ADD/DLT.
Select channel with NUMBER keys and
press ADD/DLT.
To delete channel:
Select channel with CH
Select channel with CH
/ or NUMBER
keys and press ADD/DLT.
DST (Daylight Saving Time)
VCR auto adjusts clock for DST.
Spring (First Sunday in April)
DST:ON
Spring (First Sunday in April)
DST:ON
➛ Sets clock ahead one hour.
Autumn (Last Sunday in October)
DST:ON
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) Press
to select
“VCR’S OUTPUT CH.”
3) Press ACTION.
2) Press .
CHANNEL 08 ADDED
CHANNEL 08 DELE TED
REPEAT PLAY
: OFF
REMOTE WARNING
: ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF
: OFF
AUTO VCR/TV
: ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
EXIT : ACT I ON
REPEAT PLAY
: OFF
REMOTE WARNING
: ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF
: OFF
AUTO VCR/TV
: ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 4
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
EXIT : ACT I ON
IF YOU PRESS ACTION
KEY, VCR ’ S OUTPUT CH
SWITCHES TO CH 4.
KEY, VCR ’ S OUTPUT CH
SWITCHES TO CH 4.
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
PLEASE TUNE YOUR TV TO
CH 4.
CH 4.
VCR C / A CLOCK CH
Use when moving VCR to new location, or if a mistake was made in the Initial Setup
section (return to Factory Setting).
• Make sure a tape is not inserted in the VCR.
section (return to Factory Setting).
• Make sure a tape is not inserted in the VCR.
Reset All VCR Memory Functions
2
1
Press and hold both PLAY and
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
on the VCR for more
than 5 seconds.
• The power shuts off.
• The power shuts off.
Turn VCR Power on.
3
Do “Initial Setup (Ready to Play)”
on page 4.
on page 4.
2
1
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.
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.
Location of Controls / Reset All VCR Memory Functions
Hi-Fi Indicator
Lights up when Hi-Fi audio is
monitored in Playback Mode.
Lights up when Hi-Fi audio is
monitored in Playback Mode.
VCR Indicator
Lights up when the
VCR/TV selector is
set to VCR.
Lights up when the
VCR/TV selector is
set to VCR.
Power Indicator
Lights up when power is on.
Lights up when power is on.
Clock/ Status/ Channel/ Speed Display
Displays the current time. Briefly displays VCR
status when a function button is pressed.
Briefly displays the channel number, or “L1” or “L2”
when a channel or line input is selected.
Briefly displays the recording speed when SPEED is
pressed.
Displays the current time. Briefly displays VCR
status when a function button is pressed.
Briefly displays the channel number, or “L1” or “L2”
when a channel or line input is selected.
Briefly displays the recording speed when SPEED is
pressed.
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.
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.
Multi Function Display (FRONT DISPLAY)
Location of Controls
Montréal: 3075 Louis A. Amos, Lachine, Québec H8T 1C4 (514) 633-8684
Toronto: 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-8447
Calgary: 6835 8th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 (403) 295-3955
Vancouver: 12111 Riverside Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 (604) 278-4211
Toronto: 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-8447
Calgary: 6835 8th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 (403) 295-3955
Vancouver: 12111 Riverside Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 (604) 278-4211
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
(905) 624-5010
www.panasonic.ca
5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
(905) 624-5010
www.panasonic.ca
Printed in Indonesia
LSQT0644A
S0203-0
K
Light Tower Universal Remote Control
LIGHT button: When pressed, available buttons light and selected mode button (TV, VCR, or
DSS CABLE) flashes 5 seconds. If no button is pressed, light goes out in 5
seconds. Also, hold down a button to confirm the selected mode (mode button
flashes) in the dark.
seconds. Also, hold down a button to confirm the selected mode (mode button
flashes) in the dark.
EJECT button: Press to eject tape. EJECT is not available during recording.
LIGHT
(Illuminates the remote)
EJECT
(Ejects tape)
DSS/CABLE mode
(Enables DSS/CABLE functions)
POWER
(Turns VCR off/on)
VCR/TV
(For TV or VCR mode)
ACTION
(Displays menu)
VCR (mode)
(Enables VCR functions)
PAUSE/SLOW
(Displays still, frame by frame,
or slow motion picture)
or slow motion picture)
COUNTER RESET
(Resets counter to zero)
VOLUME UP/DOWN
(Adjusts TV volume)
SAP/Hi-Fi
(Selects audio mode for play
or record)
or record)
TV (mode)
(Enables TV functions)
PROGRAM
(Displays Timer Program screen)
TAPE POSITION
(Locates tape position)
ADD/DELETE
(Adds or deletes a channel)
SPEED
(Changes tape speed)
RECORD
(Records a program, etc.)
DISPLAY
(Displays VCR status)
INPUT
(For LINE or channel)
PLAY
(Plays a tape)/
FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
(Fast forwards tape/ forward
visual search)
visual search)
REWIND/SEARCH
(Rewinds tape/ reverse visual
search)
search)
STOP
(Stops tape)
NUMBER Keys
(Selects channel directly)
SEARCH/ ENTER
(Sets Search System /TV channel)
MOVIE ADVANCE
(Set MOVIE ADVANCE)
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE/
ZERO SEARCH
(Set COMMERCIAL ADVANCE/
Zero search)
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
TRACKING/ V-LOCK
(Selects channel/ reduces
picture noise during Play and
Slow mode)
PLAY, STOP, REW, and FF
function as
function as
operation keys when menus
are displayed.
are displayed.
Remote keys
Remote Control Buttons
As an
E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
Participant,
Panasonic has determined that this product or
product model meets the
product model meets the
E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
*Important:
If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
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