Panasonic Dvd Vcr Deck Pv D4733 Operating Instructions

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Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 6).
1
54 2
3
Press CH , or NUMBER keys
to select the channel.
For “LINE” input, see p. 35.
If channel is over 100, press 100 key then press
the remaining 2 digits.
Press SPEED
to select the record speed (p. 6).
SP = Standard Play            LP = Long Play
SLP = Super Long Play
Press REC
to start recording.
(The VCR REC indicator lights up on Multi Function
Display),
To edit out unwanted scenes, press PAUSE/STILL
to pause, and again to resume recording.
You cannot view another channel during recording.
Press STOP
to stop recording.
It is not possible to record from DVD/ VideoCD/ CD to VHS tape using DECK.
Watching one channel and recording another
is not possible when using Cable Box or
DSS Receiver.
After 5 minutes in Pause mode, DECK stops to
protect a tape and video heads.
Speed appears on-screen and on Multi Function Display.
*Important:If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
Record on a Tape
Remove loose or peeling
labels from tapes to prevent
tape jam.
Multi Function Display
Record using DECK buttons
4
2
Select
Channel.
Press REC
to start
Recording.
Press STOP/EJECT to stop. This video recorder, equipped with HQ
(High Quality) system, is compatible
with existing VHS equipment. Only use
tapes with the 
 mark. Only tapes
tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6,
and 8 hour machines are
recommended.
Normal Rec0:301:00
1:302:003:004:00
1Insert a tape.
Note
Notes
Basic
Operation
One Touch  Recording (recording in progress),➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press REC repeatedly to set the recording length
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛(30 min. ~ 4 hours).
 DECK shuts off after the preset record length.
Record one station, watch another,➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛press VCR/TV on the remote
(change to TV mode),
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛select channels at TV (recording continues).
Select Channels at DECK (In STOP or
REC. PAUSE mode),
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛press VCR/TV on the remote
(change to TV mode),
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛select channels at DECK.
Play a disc while recording a tape.➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛insert a disc during recording,
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛press DV D, and then press PLAY.
DECK power comes on. If Auto VCR/TV (see p.32)
is set to “OFF,” press VCR/TV on the remote to be
VCR mode.
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Basic DVD Operation
Ready Checklist
All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15)
DECK is plugged in.
If DECK is connected to an audio amplifier,
turn the stereo system’s power on.
*1Interactive DVD...
May include multiple camera angles,
stories, etc.
*
2Video CD with playback control...
Particular scenes or information can be
interactively selected from a menu that
appears on the screen.
Operation using DECK buttons
Press PLAY.
Insert a disc.
Press
OPEN/CLOSE.
Press STOP.
6
Press
POWER
4
1
33, 7
5Press   or
NUMBER keys (see
below) to select title,
and press 
SET or
PLAY to start playing.
1Press POWER* on the remote or DECK.
Press
 DVD to select DVD mode.
Press 
OPEN/CLOSE,
and then place a disc into the disc tray.
2
3If a disc is already inserted, go to step 4.
(Depending on the disc, playback may
start automatically.)
Press PLAY to start playing.
Disc tray closes automatically.
4
12
If an interactive DVD*1 or
a Video CD with playback
control*
2 is used and TITLE
MENU appears, go to step 5.You may also close tray by
pressing 
OPEN/CLOSE.
Data reading time differs with
each disc.

Hold disc by its edges
only (p. 4) with printed
side up and use guides to
place into tray.
Use     3”(8 cm)
or      5” (12 cm) disc.
2
1
CLOSE
READING
T I TLE  MENU
Cas t l es
Love
 r s
Dogs
B
 i r ds
T I TLE  MENU
Cas t l es
Love
 r s
Dogs
B
 i r ds
“Pressing SET or PLAY”
is not necessary when
using 
NUMBER keys.
Using NUMBER keys starts playing automatically.
The number of available titles varies with each disc.
1 digit number 1  1
2 digit number 12     10 1 2
3 digit number 123 100 1 2 3
Press 
SKIP | or | to go to next or previous
menu screen.
SKIP function not available with all discs.
Please refer to disc jacket for operation information.
To return to menu (play stops)Press TITLE, MENU, or RETURN. (DVD)
Press RETURN. (Video CD)
Press STOP to stop playing.6
7Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc.

OPEN/
CLOSE
STOPPLAY
DVD
PAUSE/
STILL REW/
SLOW-
FF/
SLOW+SET SELECT
 
RETURN
POWER
NUMBER
keys
TITLE
MENU
VSS SKIP 
   10
SKIP 
Dogs
of  the  world
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Forward/Reverse Scene Search
Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-during play.
Press 
PLAY to release.Starting forward/reverse search during play
started from menu on Video CDs may recall menu.
Search speed, slow at first, increases with each
additional press of the button up to 5 levels.
Forward/Reverse Chapter/Track Skip
Press SKIP | or | SKIP during play.
Each press skips a chapter (DVD) or
track (Video CD/CD).
Pressing | SKIP once midway through a
chapter/track returns to the start of that
chapter/track. Each additional press skips
back one chapter/track.
Pressing SKIP | or | during play started
from menu on Video CDs may recall menu.
Still Picture or Pause
Press PAUSE/STILL during play.
Press 
PLAY to release.DVD/Video CD :DECK will enter still picture mode.
CD : DECK will enter pause mode.
Frame by Frame Picture
(DVD/Video CD)
Press 
PAUSE/STILL in still mode.
Press 
PLAY to release.Each press advances picture one frame.
Hold button down for consecutive frame advance.
Whether pictures are advanced by “FRAME” or
“FIELD” is selected automatically. (See p. 49)
Slow Motion Picture (DVD/Video CD)
Press 
FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-
in still mode.
Press 
PLAY to release.Slow motion speed, slow at first, is increased
with each additional press of the button up to
5 levels.
Reverse slow motion is not available for Video CDs.
When 
 appears on the screen while a button
is being operated, it means that the
corresponding operation is prohibited by DECK
or the disc.
*Important:If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again.
Reverse  Skip                  Forward SkipCurrent playback position
Chapter/Track Chapter/Track Chapter/TrackChapter/Track
Basic
Operation
Power turns off after DECK has been in
Stop mode (DVD) for about 5 minutes.
Auto-Power Off Function
Please read the disc jacket for operation
information.
If a single sided disc is placed in upside
down, “THIS TYPE OF DISC CANNOT BE
PLAYED. PLEASE INSERT A DIFFERENT
DISC” is displayed.
Remove disc and press DECK POWER off
when not in use.
Disc continues to rotate with menu displayed
even after play is done.
Press STOP to clear menu display when
finished with menu.
DECK memorizes the point where STOP is
pressed (STOP  is displayed on screen).
Press PLAY to resume play from this point.
Pressing STOP again or opening the tray
cancels RESUME, however, RESUME is not
canceled when power is turned off and on.
RESUME works only with discs for which
elapsed play time is displayed during play.
Resume Function
Notes
1. Do steps 1-4 (previous page).
When menu appears, press STOP.
2.Press NUMBER keys to select desired
track (play begins).
Check disc for track numbers.
Press “1” to start at beginning of disc.
To Resume Menu use,Press STOP and press PLAY, then the
menu will be displayed.
Now, go to step 5 (previous page).
Enjoy Video CDs featuring
playback control without using
menus (Video CDs only)
V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound)
Press VSS in DVD mode.
The Surround sound effects can be
changed by pressing VSS repeatedly as
shown by the figure below.
Surround sound effects is available in DVD
mode only.
Turn off the surround effects on the other
equipment.
V.S.S. will not work, or will have less effect,
with some discs.
Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion.
Sound will only come from the two front
speakers if V.S.S. is on.
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are
using two front speakers only. The effect
is broadened and sound seems to come
from virtual speakers on either side if the
disc has surround signals recorded on it.
Note
VSS  OFFVSS OFF (default)
VSS1
VSS3VSS2
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VCR
TIMER
RECHi - FiA
M
Timer Recording
Press PROG*
to display Program.
Press PROG
to end programming.
3 1
DAILY
131
31
12
SELECT     /      
Selection Order
WEEKLY
(SAT)WEEKLY
(MON) WEEKLY
(SUN)
14
Example
Today
2) To set remaining items,
press 
to select and
press SET
to set START/ STOP times,
CH (channel) or LINE
input (p. 35), and tape
speed (SP, LP, SLP).
To Enter More Programs,
press 
to select and
press SET
to set an unused program
number, and then repeat
step 2.
Or
Press PROG
to exit.1) To set record DATE,
press 
 to select:
1~31= one time, or
DAILY= MON~ FRI, or
WEEKLY= same time
each week and
press SET.
See selection order left.
SESELE CT  START  DATE
13  SUN --:--  --:--   --TODAY DATE START ST
OPCH
SLP
SELE
CT :         SET       : SET    END       :  PROG   
- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - 
Ready Checklist
All connections are made (pp. 12 ~ 15).TV and DECK are plugged in.Clock set correctly. (p. 18)Tape has rec.tab. (p. 6)Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR.)Sufficient tape remaining for recording time.
The “Timer” Indicator lights up on DECK.
You can do Timer Recording with the power on or off.
“TIMER REC WILL START SOON” appears on-screen for 2 minutes
before Timer Recording starts. If DECK is in DVD mode, no message
appears, but the VCR REC Indicator, the VCR mode indicator and
“REC” will flash on Multi function Display.VCR REC Indicator
VCR mode Indicator
Multi Function Display
TIMER Indicator
2
SET
SELECT 
ADD/DLT
POWER
PROG
VCR
DT   START     STOP    CH   SPD13   10 : 00 P  12 : 00 P   02         SP--  -- : --     -- : --  --    --
--  -- : --     -- : --  --    --
--  -- : --     -- : --  --    --CANCEL         : ADD / DLT  SELECT 1-8 :         ENTER          : SET    EXIT             : PROG  
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To Replace program...
To Clear program...
Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents:
(Recording is not in progress)
or
Important notes when using DSS Receiver
When recording programs via DSS Receiver, DSS Receiver must be left on.
When recording programs via an antenna or cable, DSS Receiver must be turned off.
CANCEL   : ADD / DLT SELECT   1-8 :               
ENTER     : SET
EXIT         : PROG
DT   START     STOP    CH   SPD--  -- : --    -- : --   --   --  8   10 : 00P  12 : 00P    02     SP10     8 : 00P    9 : 00P   10     SP
SU     9 : 00P  10 : 00P    L1     LP
Press ADD/DLT. *Important:If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
1
2
3
Press to select number and
press SET
to display.
To cancel a Timer
Recording in progress...
Repeat Step 2 (p. 24)
to set new programs.
Press PROG
to end the programming.Hold down STOP in VCR mode for
a few seconds to cancel the Timer
Recording.
 (The “TIMER” Indicator goes out
on Multi Function Display.)
Any future daily or weekly recording
will be performed as programmed.
Notes
If you are using a Cable Box, the VCR’s channel for Timer Recording must be set to
the Cable Box input channel and Cable Box must be manually set to the desired
channel. Cable Box power must be left on.
2 minutes before Timer Recording is performed, “PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER
REC” appears and Timer Indicator flashes.
Be sure a cassette with record tab is loaded and DECK is in Stop mode.
If a power interruption occurs while programming the timer, the timer program(s) may be
canceled. If “TIMER PROGRAMS WERE LOST DUE TO POWER INTERRUPTION”
appears on-screen, please re-enter the timer programs.
If the star t time for Timer Recording comes up during recording and playing back,
Timer Recording will not be performed.
Press PROG
to display Program List.
4
VCR
 Operation
CANCEL   : ADD / DLT SELECT   1-8 :               
ENTER     : SET
EXIT         : PROG
DT   START     STOP    CH   SPD  7     9 : 00A  12 : 00A   08      SP  8   10 : 00P  12 : 00P    02     SP10     8 : 00P    9 : 00P   10     SP
SU     9 : 00P  10 : 00P    L1     LP
7  SUN    9:00A  12: 00A  08  TODAY----------------------------------------
DATE       START       STOP       CH
SPSELE CT  START  DATE
SELECT     :         SET           : SET            BACK :END            : PROG   
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MTS Broadcast/  VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System
Equipped with ®-TV
Noise Reduction for
true MTS reproduction.
®-TV Noise
Reduction is required
for good stereo
separation and audio
fidelity. 
® is a
registered trademark,
and is licensed by 
®
Technology Licensing.
Connection
Make the Audio/Video Connection as shown on pp. 12 ~ 15.
 You can use TV connected to a Stereo amplifier and speakers instead of Stereo TV.
MONO broadcast
Normal monaural sound broadcast.
SAP broadcast
Secondary Audio Program (sub
language) broadcast. Select SAP
audio mode for the sub language.
MTS Stereo broadcast
Multi-channel Television Sound
Stereo broadcast. Select STEREO
audio mode.
If stereo broadcast is weak and
display flickers, select MONO audio
mode for possible better results.
MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast
Multi-channel Television Sound
Stereo (main language) and
Secondary Audio Program (sub
language) broadcasts are being
received simultaneously.
Select STEREO or SAP audio mode. The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-
screen displays.
The signal being received is indicated with an “
” mark
while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow.
Receivable Broadcast Types
To display the broadcast signal being received,
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ press DISPLAY*.
STOP       1 2 : 0 0AMCH  02   0 : 0 0 : 0 0 SPSTEREOSAPMONO
STOP       1 2 : 0 0AMCH  02   0 : 0 0 : 0 0 SPSTEREOSAPMONO
STOP       1 2 : 0 0AMCH  02   0 : 0 0 : 0 0 SPSTEREOSAPMONO
STOP       1 2 : 0 0AMCH  02   0 : 0 0 : 0 0 SPSTEREOSAPMONO
AUDIO(SAP/Hi-Fi)
DISPLAY
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Audio Mode for Recording
1
2
Make a recording.
See p. 21.3
Audio Mode for Playback
Start playback.
See p. 20.
Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo will playback with true stereo sound. Standard
stereo tapes will playback in monaural sound.
To listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback, the DECK AUDIO (L/R) jacks must be connected to
a stereo TV or an external stereo amplifier and speakers. (See pp. 12, 14.)
If tracking is adjusted during playback, Hi-Fi audio may revert to normal audio.
Hi-Fi and normal audio playback volume level may differ.Arrow indicates
selection.Refer to “Receivable Broadcast Types” on p. 26.
Arrow indicates selection.
Select “HIFI (L/R)” or “HIFI (L)” or “HIFI (R)” to listen to stereo
recordings in stereo sound.
Select “NORMAL” for monaural sound.
Display disappears after 5 seconds.
Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi)
to display audio mode.
(Display disappears after 5 seconds.)
Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) repeatedly
to select desired mode.
Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi)
to display audio mode.
Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) repeatedly
to select desired mode.
STEREOSAPMONO
Notes*Important:If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
VCR
 Operation
1
2
3
H I F I : L / RH I F I : L H I F I : RNORMAL
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Multi-Brand Control Feature
ModeUnitDVD/VCR
TV
DVD/VCR
TV
All
POWER, INPUT,
NUMBER keys, ENTER,
CH 
/, VOL +/-
EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE  *,
DISPLAY, PLAY, STOP,
FF/SLOW+, REW/SLOW-,
VCR/TV, PAUSE/STILL, SKIP,
AUDIO, CM/ZERO,
TAPE POSITION,
COUNTER RESET, SPEED,
REC After remote is set up, you can select VCR, DVD, or TV for the
desired function.
Press VCR, DVD, or TV on the remote.(Table below shows available remote buttons for each mode.)
Using Multi-Brand Control
Not all functions listed may be controllable.
In TV mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing NUMBER keys
for channel selection.
Notes
VOL +/-
* Bold: VCR FunctionBold Italic: VCR and DVD Functions
   Italic: DVD FunctionNormal: TV
DVD POWER
NUMBER
keys
ENTER
TV
VCR
The Remote Control can be set to control some TV functions.
Find your TV Brand Code Number on the
following page.
Set up for TV control,➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛hold down TV button,
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛enter code with NUMBER keys.
Multi-Brand Control Setup
Confirm code entry,
➛press POWER to turn selected unit on or off.
 See table below for controllable functions in each mode.3 1
Repeat setup after remote battery replacement.
Remote will not control every TV made by the
manufacturer listed. If you get no response, your particular
unit cannot be controlled. There are NO additional codes
for the products listed. If your product is not listed, then the
remote is not compatible with that product.
Notes
2
If code number is 100 or greater,
➛e.g., press 1 - 0 - 2 for 102.
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VCR
 Operation
Some manufacturers use several codes for one brand. If the first code entered fails, try the
next one listed.
Some TV brands require you to turn on the power manually.
Panasonic .......................01, 02
Quasar ............................01, 02
RCA ....................................... 03
GE ......................................... 03
Zenith .................................... 04
Magnavox .............................. 05
TV Brand Code Numbers
Sylvania ................................ 05
Sharp...............................06, 07
Sony ...................................... 08
Toshiba ................................. 09
Sanyo.................................... 10
Fisher .................................... 10JVC ........................................ 11
Hitachi................................... 12
Mitsubishi ........................07, 13
Samsung ............................... 14
Gold Star...................15, 16, 17
Important Notes
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Index Search
Note
If Index Search is started very close to an
index mark, that index mark may not be
counted in the search.
1
2
Tape Operation
Search System
For each recording, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. A program index and
information are also included for timer recordings. These marks are used to access or
scan recordings.
1
Program End Search
2
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Note
Locates end point of recording for continuity.
Examples of Program End Search.
If search exceeds
a few seconds in
BLANK area.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛search continues 7 sec. past end point,
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛tape rewinds to 10 sec. before end point,
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛tape plays to end point and stops. Upon locating end point,
If Program End Search is started very close to
an index mark, that mark may be skipped over.
                         
     PROGRAM END SEARCH
SEARCH START : FF
EXIT     :SEARCH
Program 2 or BLANK Program 1 
the current tape position 
Press SEARCH button
FF
INDEX
End Point
Program  2 Program 1 the current tape position 
Press SEARCH button
INDEXINDEX BLANK BLANK
FFEnd Point
Program  2 Program 1 
the current tape position 
Press SEARCH button
BLANKINDEX
FFEnd Point
                   
            INDEX   SEARCH   ENTER   INDEX  NUMBER  :1USING   1- 9 KEYS
FORWARD  SEARCH :FF
REVERSE  SEARCH :REW
NEXT     :SEARCHEXIT     :STOP
           INDEX  SEARCH
FORWARD SEARCH  : FF
REVERSE SEARCH  : REW      
Press SEARCH*
to display SEARCH
in Stop or Play
mode, and then
press NUMBER
keys
to select recording
number.
To calculate
number, see below.
Press FF/SLOW+
or REW/SLOW- on
the remote to start
search.Press SEARCH twice
to display SEARCH in Stop or Play
mode.
Press FF/SLOW+
on the remote to
start PROGRAM
END SEARCH.To cancel, press
PLAY or STOP.
Play begins at
search end.
To search forward
or back 1 index,
press FF/SLOW+ or
REW/SLOW- on the
remote while
screen left is
displayed (10 sec.).
To cancel, press
PLAY or STOP.
 To Calculate Index Number
Example 1:
To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.
Example 2:To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.
NOTE: 
 indicates start points of each recording.
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