Panasonic PVV4612K Operating Guide

Video Cassette Recorder

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

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LSQT0538B

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

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

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

OUT

IN 1

OUT TO TV

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN FROM ANT.

     VHF/UHF

R

L

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

Press ACTION*
to display MENU.

1) Press 

 to select

language item.

For Spanish

For French

For English

2) Press 

 to select

“ANTENNA,” then
press   to set
your antenna system
(“TV” or “CABLE.”)

• After Channel Auto

Set is finished, Auto
Clock Set will be
performed.

3) Press 

 to select

“AUTO SET,” then
press  .

• If you use Cable

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

2) Press 

 to select

“MANUAL,” and press

. (For Auto Clock Set,

select “AUTO CLOCK
SET.”)

(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”

appears only when
auto clock is set.)

3) Press 

 and   

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

4) Press ACTION to

start the Clock and
exit this mode.

and press   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) Press   repeatedly.

3) Press ACTION to exit.

1) Press     to select

CHANNEL.

1) Press     to select

CLOCK.

1) Press     to select

CLOCK.

(Only when Auto Clock
is set.)

2) Press 

 to select

“TIME ZONE
ADJUST”

3) Press ACTION.

To add channel:
Select channel with NUMBER keys and
press ADD/DLT.

To delete channel:
Select channel with CH 

/  or NUMBER

keys and press ADD/DLT.

VCR auto adjusts clock for DST.
Spring (First Sunday in April)
DST:ON 

➛ Sets clock ahead one hour.

Autumn (Last Sunday in October)
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
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH    :3

VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH

SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

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

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA : FRANÇAIS

CA SORTIE : 3

MAGNETO.  C / A    HORL.    CA

SEL.       :            REGLER:    
QUITTER  : ACT I ON     

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

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH    :3

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH

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

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH    :3

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH

CH  AUTO  SET  PROCEEDING

CANCEL : STOP

VCR  C / A   CLOCK     CHANNEL

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

VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH    :3

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH

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

VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH    :4

VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

ANTENNA  :   CABLE
AUTO  SET
WEAK  SIGNAL   DISPLAY : OFF
CABLE/DSS  BOX  SET  UP
VCR  Plus+  CH  SET  UP

VCR  C / A   CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

ANTENNA  :   CABLE

AUTO  SET
WEAK  SIGNAL   DISPLAY : OFF
CABLE/DSS  BOX  SET  UP
VCR  Plus+  CH  SET  UP

VCR  C / A   CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

AUTO  CLOCK  SET
MANUAL

TIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 

VCR     C / A       CLOCK       CH

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

AUTO  CLOCK  SET
MANUAL
TIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 

VCR     C / A       CLOCK       CH

SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

SELECT HOUR

9 /29 / 20 0 2  SUN    2 : --PM

DST : ON

VCR     C / A       CLOCK       CH

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

AUTO  CLOCK  SET

MANUAL

TIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 

VCR     C / A       CLOCK       CH

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

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

VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH

PLEASE   TUNE  YOUR  TV  TO   
CH  4.        

VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH

AUTO  CLOCK  SET
MANUAL
TIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 

VCR     C / A       CLOCK       CH

SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

V

R

+

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.

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

(Illuminates the remote)

(Ejects tape)

(Enables DSS/CABLE functions)

(Turns VCR off/on)

(For TV or VCR mode)

(Displays menu)

(Enables VCR functions)

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

(Resets counter to zero)

(Adjusts TV volume)

(Selects audio mode for play
or record)

(Enables TV functions)

(Displays Timer Program screen)

(Locates tape position)

(Adds or deletes a channel)

(Changes tape speed)

(Records a program, etc.)

(Displays VCR status)

(For LINE or channel)

(Plays a tape)/

(Fast forwards tape/ forward
visual search)

(Rewinds tape/ reverse visual
search)

(Stops tape)

(Selects channel directly)

(Sets Search System /TV channel)

(Starts Movie Advance)

(Starts Commercial Advance/

Zero Search)

(Selects channel/ reduces

picture noise during Play and

Slow mode)

PLAY, STOP, REW, and FF
function as 

 

operation keys when menus
are displayed.

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

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

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.

WARRANTY SERVICE
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:

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

Montréal: 3075 Louis A. Amos, Lachine, Québec H8T 1C4 (514) 633-8684
Toronto: 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 238-2181
Calgary: 6835 8th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 (403) 295-3922
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

Printed in Indonesia

LSQT0538B
S1201-1052

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

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

Power Indicator
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.

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.

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.

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

LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPAÑOL

CANAL  DE  SALIDA  :3

VCR       C / A    RELOJ       CA

ELEGIR    :            FIJAR :     
SAL I R         : ACT I ON     

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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