Panasonic PV-V4623S User Manual

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LSQT0634A

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Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

(Advanced Operations)

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

Models No.

PV-V4623S

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Table of Contents

Multi-Brand Control Feature ..................................... 2
Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS) ....................... 3
MTS Broadcast ......................................................... 4
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ......................................... 4
Tape Operation ................................................ 5, 6, 7
Before Requesting Service ...................................... 8
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................... 9
Special VCR Features ........................................... 10
On-Screen Displays (OSD) .................................... 11

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Output Channel ...

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Output Channel

• Reset

Language,

Channels,

Clock,

ime

Zone

Adjust,

VCR

’s Output Channel

• DST

• On-Scr

een Displa

ys (OSD)

Press ACTION
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.”)

• 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.

Clock

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.

VCR’s Output Channel

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.

Time Zone
Adjust

1) Press to select

CLOCK.

(Only when Auto Clock
is set.)

2) Press

to select

“TIME ZONE
ADJUST”

3) Press ACTION.

Add or Delete a Channel

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.

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

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 .

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ANTENNA : CABLE

AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF

VCR C / A CLOCK CHANNEL

SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON

CHANNEL 08 ADDED

CHANNEL 08 DELE TED

On-Screen Displays (OSD)

REC 1 2 : 0 0AM
0 : 25

CH 02

-0 : 1 2 : 3 4

STEREO
SAP
MONO

VCR Status & Clock Displays

Function & Channel Displays

Blank Tape/
No Video Signal Indications

When blank tape is detected during play,
or the current channel has no signal (with
Weak Signal Display feature (p. 10) set to
OFF), the TV screen will turn solid blue.

Function Status

Rec Time Remaining

(OTR mode only.
See p. 5 of Basic
Operations book.)

CH 0 8

Current Time

Channel

Tape Speed

(See p. 3 of Basic
Operations book.)

Broadcast Audio
Being Received

When a function button
is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or
you change channels,
a 5 second display
appears.

Counter

To display or remove
overlay at right,
➛ press DISPLAY*.

On-Screen Displays (OSD)

These displays will alert you to a missed
operation or provide further instructions.

OSD

Caution

Page

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
PRESSING ACTION KEY

If you attempt to set or review a Timer
Recording and the Clock is not set...

After a Timer Program has been set...

If you press REC on the remote
control or VCR, and a cassette is
inserted with no record tab...

If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC
on the remote control or VCR without
a cassette inserted...

CHECK CASSETTE
RECORD TAB

NO CASSETTE

TURN VCR OFF
FOR TIMER RECORDING

If you press POWER or STOP during
a Timer Recording...
(visible in VCR mode only)

If you press an invalid key on the
remote while in CABLE/DSS mode...

TO CANCEL TIMER REC
PRESS POWER THEN
STOP KEY

VIDEO HEADS MAY
NEED CLEANING
PLEASE INSERT HEAD
CLEANING CASSETTE
OR REFER TO MANUAL

END :PLAY

VCR LOCK ACTIVATED

REMOTE CONTROL IS SET
TO CABLE/DSS MODE

USE VCR : VCR KEY

If head cleaning becomes necessary
while playing back a tape...

If you press a function button other
than STOP/EJECT or POWER while
the VCR is in VCR Lock mode...

Warning and Instruction Displays

See page 6 of
Basic Operations
book

See page 3 of
Basic Operations
book

See page 5 of
Basic Operations
book

See page 6 of
Basic Operations
book

See page 3 of
Basic Operations
book

See page 10

See pages 2, 10

*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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Special VCR Features

• Special

VCR F

atur

es
• Copy

our

pes (Dub

bing)

• Bef

or
e Requesting Service

*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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Insert pre-recorded tape.

Insert blank tape with record tab.

Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to enter REC/PAUSE mode.

Press INPUT* to set VCR Input mode to LINE1
for Video Input (Rear) or to LINE2 for Video
Input (Front). (See “Selecting the Input Mode”
below.)

Press PLAY to start dubbing.
Playing VCR starts playback.

Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing.
Recording VCR starts recording.

Press STOP to stop dubbing.

To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV

Turn your TV on and tune to the
Recording VCR channel (CH3 or CH4).

Set the VCR/ TV Selector on the
Recording VCR to “VCR.”

• Dubbing tapes protected with Copy

Guard will have poor quality results.

Selecting the Input Mode

Method 1:
Press INPUT repeatedly.
Channel Number

↔

↔ LINE1 ↔

↔

↔ LINE2

Method 2:
Press CH

/ .

Display will change as below.

• “L1” or “L2” lights on Multi-Function Display

(about 4 sec.) when LINE1 or LINE2 is
selected.

• LINE1: For rear audio/video connection.

LINE2: For front audio/video connection.

Press STOP to stop dubbing.

Press PLAY, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to enter PLAY/PAUSE mode.

The operation of steps 4 and 5 must be done on both playing
and recording VCRs at the same time.

Connection

Playing (Source) VCR

Recording (Editing) VCR

Caution :

Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be
copyright infringement.

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Note

125

LINE1

(CABLE)

(TV)

LINE2

Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)

Before Requesting Service

Power

No power…

Recording & Playback

TV program cannot be recorded...

Timer recording cannot be
performed…

There is no playback picture, or the
playback picture is noisy or contains
streaks...

Special effects playback, picture may
contain some vertical jitter when using
a TV with an Automatic Vertical Hold
Control...

VCR cannot be controlled...

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.)

Correction

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Set POWER button to on.
• Make sure power source is active.

Miscellaneous

Programs cannot be viewed on TV...

Video cassette cannot be inserted...

Video cassette cannot be removed...

Video cassette ejects when a
recording is started or the power is
turned off for timer recording...

In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER)
continues to rotate...

Remote Control

VCR cannot be remote controlled...

ACTION and PROG buttons do not
respond...

If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Call Center for product
assistance at 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
or send e-mail to : [email protected]

Correction

• Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and

TV.

• Check connections selection. (BO p. 4, AO p. 3)
• Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is

correctly set. (Channels [AO p. 12])

• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)

• Confirm that clock is set to current time and date.
• Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on and tuned to

channel to be recorded.

• Set recording start/stop times correctly. (BO p. 6)
• Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (BO p. 6)
• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a

power interruption occurs before or during a Timer
Recording, even after power is restored.

• Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel

(3 or 4) (BO p. 4) or select LINE.

• Set VCR/TV selector to “VCR.”
• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (BO p. 3)
• Try Head Cleaning. (BO p. 3)

• Set TV’s Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust.

• Make sure VCR power is on.
• Check Remote batteries.
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
• Make sure Timer Record is not in progress.

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Correction

• Make sure VCR power is on.
• Make sure Remote is in VCR mode.
• Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR.

(BO p. 7)

• Avoid any object blocking signal path.
• Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
• Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or

outdoor light may cause signal interference.

• Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and

TV.

• Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2)
• Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)

Correction

• Make sure TV power is on.
• Make sure TV is set to output of VCR.
• Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and

TV.

• Set VCR/TV selector to “TV.” (BO p. 5, Ao p.10)
• Make sure proper signal source is selected.

• Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing

you.

• Check if a tape is already in the unit.

• Confirm Power Plug is fully inserted into an AC outlet.

• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)

• To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate

for about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from
Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search
mode.

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If Multi-brand feature is used (page 2), and this
feature is set to on, a warning appears
whenever an invalid key is pressed in TV, DSS
or CALE mode.

• If “OFF,” remote

warning will not appear
if invalid key is pressed.

Press

to select

REMOTE WARNING
and press to set ON
or OFF.

Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature

Press ACTION to display menu.

Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

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

AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0

VCR C / A CLOCK CH

SELECT :
EXIT : ACT I ON

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL

TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0

VCR C / A CLOCK CH

SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON

VCR C / A CLOCK CH

SELECT HOUR

DST:ON

6 /

8 / 20 0 3

SUN

SUN 2

2 : --PM

SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

CANCEL : STOP

VCR C / A CLOCK CHANNEL

ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF

VCR C / A CLOCK CHANNEL

SELECT :
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 C / A CLOCK CH

SELECT :
EXIT : ACT I ON

REPRISE LECTURE

: NON

MESSAGE D’ ERREUR : OUI
COUPURE AUTO

: NON

MAGNETO. /TELE AUTO : OUI

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA : FRANÇAIS

CA SORTIE : 3

MAGNETO. C / A HORL. CA

SEL. : REGLER:
QUITTER : ACT I ON

REPETICION :INACT
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

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

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

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

VCR C / A CLOCK CH

SELECT : SET :
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

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

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

REC

Front of VCR

(Front Audio L/R Video IN jacks
are also provided)

Connect VIDEO OUT jack on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN jack on Recording VCR.
To monitor the dubbing, also connect a TV as shown.

Connect AUDIO L/R OUT jacks on Playing VCR to AUDIO L/R IN jacks on Recording VCR.

In place of a Playing VCR, you can use other equipment, such as a Camcorder.
Simply connect the unit’s Audio/Video outputs to the Recording VCR.

VCR
(HiFi)

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

VHF/UHF

R
L

VCR
(HiFi)

VIDEO IN 2

L-AUDIO IN2-R

(Rear connection shown.)

REMOTE CONTROL IS SET
TO TV MODE

USE VCR : VCR KEY

If you press an invalid key on the
remote while in TV mode...

See pages 2, 10

Tape Position and Tape Status
Feature

• “DETECTING TAPE

POSITION” only
appears the first time
a cassette is inserted
and it takes several
seconds for correct
indication to appear.

• The present tape

position indication
and amount of tape
remaining (according
to tape speed) is
displayed.
Tape remaining time
display may not be
precise.

To find out the present tape position and amount
of tape remaining.
Tape position is displayed for VHS-C type
Cassettes, tapes under 30 minute long, and
some other tapes, but the position is not
correct.

Press TAPE POSITION
to return to normal screen.

BEG I N END

R 120 M I N.

This function cannot display exact amount of
tape remaining for tapes 30 minutes or less, or
for tapes over 120 minutes in length.

The power shuts off at a preset time.

Press

to select

AUTO SHUT-OFF.
Press repeatedly to
change shutoff time as
shown below.

Auto Shut-Off Feature

Press ACTION to display menu.

• The shut-off countdown will not

function during Play or Record.

Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

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

• For more on VCR/TV selection, see “Record

one station, watch another” and “Select
channels on VCR” sections (see p. 5 of Basic
Operations book).

Note

The VCR/TV selection can be set to auto or
manual.

Press

to select

AUTO VCR/TV,
and press to set ON
or OFF.

Press ACTION to display menu.

Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

VCR/TV Selector Feature

• OFF(Manual): You select “VCR” or “TV”

mode using the VCR/TV
button on the unit or remote.

• ON(Auto):

“VCR” mode is automatically
set when VCR is turned on,
or in Play mode.

VCR C / A CLOCK CH

SELECT : SET :
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

Note

DETECTING TAPE POSITION

Press TAPE POSITION
to detect current tape position.

When set to ON, all operations except for timer
record and tape eject are prohibited. Useful for
households with small children.

VCR LOCK ACT I VATED

VCR LOCK OFF

• VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if clock is set.

To turn on, hold down
REC on the VCR in Stop
mode with no tape
inserted for 7 sec.
(Please ignore the NO
CASSETTE warning.)

To turn off, repeat above.

VCR Lock Feature

When set to “ON,” picture is displayed
regardless of signal strength.

Press to select
and display CHANNEL.
Press

to select

WEAK SIGNAL
DISPLAY, and press

to set ON or OFF.

Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature

Press ACTION to display menu.

Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET

WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF

VCR C / A CLOCK CHANNEL

SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON

• ON: Picture is displayed even if signal

is very weak but quality may be
poor.

OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal

is weak or non-existent.

• Selecting ON has no effect on connected

equipment with blue back feature.

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