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Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
(Basic Operations)
For advanced operations, see the separate
“Advanced Operations” instruction book.
Model No. PV-V4525S
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...........
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Important Safeguards and Precautions TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO THIS PRODUCT, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT. INSTALLATION OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is gro
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• Important Safeguards • Accessories • Head Cleaning • Loading Batteries • Prevent Tape Erasure • Specifications • Record/Playback Time R R Before Using Congratulations Head Cleaning on your new purchase! With proper use, this Old or damaged tapes may clog heads. dependable product will provide years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. Video Head Clog Sensor (Serial number is on tag on back of VCR.) Screen-right appears during V I DEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEAN I NG play if clogging
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Connections / Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Make all cable or antenna connections before plugging into an AC outlet. Plugging the VCR Power Cord into an AC wall outlet starts auto channel and clock set. Connecting (Select a method) For ANT./Cable ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ VCR ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ TV 1 Connect cable from 1 Antenna/Cable to VCR’s IN FROM ANT. jack. 2 Connect VCR’s OUT TO TV 2 jack to TV’s ANT. IN jack with included RF Cable. For DSS/Cable Box ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ VCR ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ TV Connect your cable box’s OUT 1 jack to
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• Connections • Initial Setup • Clock Set • Select Channel • Playback • Record • Auto Operation Playback / Record on a Tape Record on a Tape Playback a Tape 1 Insert a tape. 1 Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 3). • Loose or peeling labels • VCR power comes on. may cause tape jam. If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 10 of Advanced Operations book) is set to “OFF,” press • VCR power comes on. VCR/TV. If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 10 of Advanced Operations book) is set to “OFF,” press VCR/TV. 2 Press CH or NUMBER
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Timer Recording Timer Recording 1 Press PROG* to display program screen. Example P DT STARTSTOP CH SPD 1) Press . 2 1 -- --:-- --:-- -- -- Today 2 -- --:-- --:-- -- -- 2) Set record DATE, 3 -- --:-- --:-- -- -- 4 -- --:-- --:-- -- -- press to select: 1~31= one time, SELECT : SET : END : PROG or DAILY= Monday~Friday, or WEEKLY= same time each week (see right). 3) Set remaining items, press to set START/ STOP times, CH (channel) or LINE input (p. 9 of Advanced Operations book), and tape
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• Timer Recording • Location of Controls (Remote Control Buttons, Front View of the VCR) Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT VCR (mode) (Ejects tape) (Enables VCR functions) POWER TV (mode) (Turns VCR off/on) (Enables TV functions) VCR/TV (For TV or VCR mode) COUNTER RESET NUMBER Keys (Resets counter to zero) (Selects channel directly) TAPE POSITION/STATUS INPUT (Locates tape position/tape status) (For LINE or channel) ADD/DELETE DISPLAY (Adds or deletes a channel) (Displays VCR st
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Location of Controls/ Reset All VCR Memory Functions Multi Function Display (FRONT DISPLAY) Power Indicator Lights up when power is on. Timer Indicator Clock/ Status/ Channel/ Speed Display Lights up when the VCR is set for a Timer Displays current time. Briefly displays VCR Recording, or when One Touch Recording status when you press a function button, (OTR) is used. channel number or “L1” or “L2” when you select Flashes when a Timer Recording is set, but channel or line input, and recording sp
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía para rápida consulta CONEXIONES/CONFIGURACIÓN INICIAL (READY TO PLAY) Realice la conexión de la antena o TV por cable antes de enchufar el cable de CA. La videograbadora iniciará automáticamente la fijación de los canales y del reloj al enchufar el cable de CA. CONEXIONES Para Ant/Cable ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ VCR ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ TV 1 Conecte el cable de la antena al 1 terminal IN FROM ANT del VCR. 2 Conecte el terminal OUT TO TV del VCR a la entrada de la antena VHF/UHF 2 del TV con e
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• Guía para rápida consulta (Spanish Quick Use Guide) • Location of Controls (Multi Function Display, Rear View of the VCR) Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía para rápida consulta OPERACIONES BÁSICAS PARA LA PROGRAMACIÓN FÁCIL PARA LA REPRODUCCIÓN GRABACIÓN CON TEMPORIZADOR Presione PROG para visualizar la 1 Inserte una cassette. 1 pantalla de Programación. 2 Presione PLAY para reproducir el cassette. 1) Presione para ajustar. 2 • La alimentación del VCR se activa. Si Auto 2) Para ajustar la FECHA d
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía para rápida consulta Medidas de seguridad y precauciones importantes PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE GOLPES ELÉCTRICOS, INCENDIOS, HERIDAS O DAÑOS A ESTE PRODUCTO, LEA Y GUARDE TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Y FUNCIONAMIENTO. TENGA EN CUENTA TODAS LAS ADVERTENCIAS INDICADAS EN EL MANUAL Y EN EL PRODUCTO. INSTALACIÓN INSTALACIÓN DE LA ANTENA EXTERIOR 1 PRECAUCIÓN CON LA FUENTE DE ALIMENTACIÓN 1 CONEXIÓN SEGURA DE LA ANTENA Y DE LOS CABLES Si se conectara una antena e
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• Limited Warranty • Customer Services Directory • Guía para rápida consulta (Spanish Quick Use Guide) Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC., NORTH AMERICA Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 One Panasonic Way San Gabriel Industrial Park, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic VHS VCR Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does
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Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions (Advanced Operations) For Basic operations, see the separate “Basic Operations” instruction book. Model No. PV-V4525S Table of Contents Multi-Brand Control Feature ............................................ 2 Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS).............................. 3 MTS Broadcast................................................................ 4 VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System................................................ 5 Tape Operation ........
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Multi-Brand Control Feature Multi-Brand Control Setup The Remote Control can be set to control some TV functions. 1 Find your TV Brand Code Number from those shown below. 2 Set up for TV control, ➛ hold down TV button, ➛ enter code with NUMBER keys. 3 Confirm code entry, ➛ press POWER to turn your TV on or off. • See table below for controllable functions in each mode. Notes Notes • Repeat setup after remote battery replacement. • Remote will not control every TV made by the manufacturer listed.
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• Advanced Connections • Multi-Brand Control Feature Advanced Connections Audio/Video connection If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN terminals, you can connect your VCR to them to receive higher quality picture and sound. ANTENNA IN FROM ANT. VCR VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN TV R AUDIO IN L R VHF/UHF L OUT TO TV AUDIO OUT Connect the VCR’s VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s VIDEO IN jack. 1 Connect VCR’s L/R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s L/R AUDIO IN jacks. 2 Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV (Monitor/Receiver)
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MTS Broadcast Connection Make the Audio/Video Connection as shown on page 3. • You can use a TV connected to Stereo amp and speakers instead of a Stereo TV. TV VCR R L AUDIO OUT Stereo Amplifier R L VHF/UHF AUDIO IN R L OUT TO TV Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with a “ ” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To display the broadcast signal being received, ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛
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• MTS Broadcast • VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System Audio Mode for Recording 1 Press SAP/ Hi-Fi to display audio mode. (Display disappears after 5 seconds.) Press SAP/ Hi-Fi repeatedly 2 to select desired mode. STEREO SAP MONO • Refer to “Receivable Broadcast Types” on page 4. • Arrow indicates selection. 3 Make a recording. See p. 5 of “Basic Operations” Instruction book. Audio Mode for Playback 1 Start playback. See p. 5 of “Basic Operations” Instruction book. 2 Press SAP/ Hi-Fi
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Tape Operation Search System Repeat Play For each recording, an invisible index mark is Set to playback a recording over and over. placed on the tape. A program index and information are also 1 Press ACTION to display menu. included for timer recordings. MENU These marks are used to access or scan Press to select SET UP VCR 2 SET UP CLOCK recordings. “SET UP VCR,” SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH and press . VCR’S OUTPUT CH: 3 Index Search SELECT : SET: EXIT : AC
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• Tape Operation Tape Operation Tape Select Commercial Skip Select your tape length so the tape position and VCR fast forwards (skips) over 1, 2, or 3 minutes amount of tape remaining are properly displayed. of recorded tape as desired. (See “Tape Position and Tape Status Display” section below.) 1 Press CM/ZERO in Play mode. • Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to change skip 1 Press ACTION to display menu. time as shown below. MENU Press to select 2 SET UP VCR PLAY SET UP CLOCK “
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Before Requesting Service Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR. (BO : refers to “Basic Operations” Instruction book.) (AO : refers to “Advanced Operations” Instruction book.) Power Correction • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. No power… • Press POWER button on. • Make sure power source is active. Recording & Playback Correction TV program cannot be recorded... • Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV. • Check connections se
