Panasonic Dvd Vcr Deck Pv D4735 Operating Instructions

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Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 6).
1• DECK power comes on. If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 34)
is set to “OFF,” press VCR/TV on the remote for
VCR mode.
5 4 2
3
Press CH , or NUMBER keys
to select the channel.
• If channel number is over 100, first press 100 key
then the other 2 digits.
• For “LINE” input, see p. 35.
Press SPEED
to select the record speed (p. 4).
SP = Standard Play
SLP = Super Long Play
Press REC
to start recording.
(The VCR REC Light-up Indicator lights on DECK),
• 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/ Video CD/ CDto 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.
*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.
Light-up
Indicators
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.
1Insert a tape.
Note
Notes
One Touch  Recording (recording in progress),➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛press REC repeatedly to set the recording length
(30 min. ~ 4 hours) (see right).
• 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,
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛pressDV D, and then pressPLAY.

Basic Operation
Normal Rec0:301:00
1:302:003:004:00
Press REC repeatedly 
						

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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.
4Press or
NUMBER keys (see
below) to select title,
andpress
SET or
PLAY to start playing.
PressPLAY to start playing.
Disc tray closes automatically.
3
• The PLAY Light-up Indicator
lights on DECK.
• You may also close tray by
pressing
OPEN/CLOSE.
• Data reading time differs with
each disc.


• PressingSET or PLAYis not necessary when
usingNUMBER keys.
Operation using DECK buttons
Press PLAY.
Insert a disc.
Press
OPEN/CLOSE.
Press STOP.
6
Press
POWER.
4
1
33, 7
DVD
REW/
SLOW- FF/
SLOW+
PLAY
PAUSE/
STILL
STOP
POWER
OPEN/
CLOSE
   10
NUMBER
keys
VSS
MENU
SET SELECT
TITLERETURN
Press DVD to select DVD mode.
1• The DVD mode Light-up Indicator lights on
DECK.
• If a disc is already inserted, go to step 3.
(Depending on the disc, playback may start
automatically.)
PressOPEN/CLOSE*,
and then place a disc into the disc tray.
2
• Hold disc by its edges
only (p. 6) with printed
side up and use guides
to place into tray.
Use     3” (8 cm)
or      5” (12 cm) disc.
1
2DVD-RAM➡ see p. 42
To return to menu (play stops)PressTITLE,MENU, or RETURN. (DVD)
PressRETURN. (Video CD)
PressSTOP to stop playing.5
6PressOPEN/CLOSEto eject the disc.
 Using NUMBER keys starts play automatically.
The number of available titles varies with each disc.
1 digit number 1  •••• 1
2 digit number 12 •••    10 ➛ 1➛ 2
Press
SKIP+| or SKIP- | to go to next or
previous menu screen.
• SKIP function not available with all discs.
Please refer to disc jacket for operation information.
SKIP+
SKIP-
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*2Video CD with playback control...
Particular scenes or information can be
interactively selected from a menu that
appears on the screen.If an interactive DVD*
1 or
a Video CD with playback
control*
2 is used and TITLE
MENU appears, go to step 4.
CatsSamuraiFriend
Music
TITLE MENU
CatsSamuraiFriend
Music
TITLE MENU 
						

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• 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.
■Forward/Reverse Scene SearchPressFF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-  during play.
PressPLAYto 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 SkipPressSKIP+|orSKIP- |during play.
Each press skips a chapter (DVD), track (Video
CD/CD) or Program/Play List/Marker (DVD-RAM).
[DVD / Video CD / CD]
•PressingSKIP- |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.
Notes *Important:If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again.
V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound)
PressVSSin DVD mode.•The Surround sound effect can be changed by pressing
VSS repeatedly as shown by the figure below.
• Surround sound effect 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
Power turns off after DECK has been in
Stop mode (DVD) for about 5 minutes.
Auto-Power Off Function
• When appears on the screen while a button is
being operated, it means that the corresponding
operation is prohibited by DECK or the disc.DECK memorizes the point where STOP is
pressed (STOP
 is flashing on screen).
PressPLAY to resume play from this point.
PressingSTOP 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.
• When a DVD-RAM still picture is played back, the
counter will not be displayed, however RESUME will
function.
Resume Function
■Still Picture or PausePressPAUSE/STILL during play.
PressPLAYto release.•DVD/Video CD : DECK will enter still picture mode.
•CD : DECK will enter pause mode.
■Frame by Frame Picture (DVD/Video CD)PressPAUSE/STILL in still mode.
PressPLAYto 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. 54.)
■Slow Motion Picture (DVD/Video CD)PressFF/SLOW+orREW/SLOW-in still mode.
PressPLAYto 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.
[DVD-RAM]•PressingSKIP- |once midway through a
program/play list returns to the start of that
program/play list. Each additional press skips
back one program/play list.
Reverse  Skip                  Forward SkipCurrent playback position
Chapter/Track Chapter/Track Chapter/Track
Program/Play List Program/Play List Program/Play List
Reverse  Skip                  Forward Skip Current playback positionMarker
Basic Operation
1. Do steps 1-4 (previous page).
When menu appears, pressSTOP.
2.PressNUMBER keys to select desired track
(play begins).
• Check disc for track numbers.
• Press “1” to start at beginning of disc.
To Resume Menu use,PressSTOP and press PLAY, then the menu
will be displayed.
Now, go to step 4 (previous page).
Enjoy Video CDs featuring
playback control without using
menus (Video CDs only)
SURROUND OFFSURROUND1
SURROUND3SURROUND2 
						

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Timer Recording
Press PROG*
to display Program.
Press PROG
to end programming.
3 1
DAILY
131
31
12
SELECT     /
Selection Order
WEEKLY
(SA)WEEKLY
(MO) WEEKLY
(SU)
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Example
Today
3) Set remaining items,
press SET
to set START/ STOP times,
CH (channel) or LINE
input (p. 35), and tape
speed (SP, SLP).
Thenpress
 to select.
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.
Ready Checklist
All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15)TV and DECK are plugged in.Clock set correctly. (p. 18)Tape has record tab intact. (p. 6)Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR.)
(➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛      
 The VCR mode Light-up Indicator lights on DECK)
Sufficient tape remaining for recording time.
• When timer is set, the TIMER Light-up Indicator lights on DECK.
• When timer recording star ts, the VCR REC Light-up Indicator lights
on DECK.
• You can set 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 Light-up Indicator will flash.
2
VCR
SET
SELECT
ADD/DLT POWER
PROG
Light-up Indicators
1) Press .
2) Set record DATE,
press
 to select:
1~31= one time, or
DAILY=Monday~Friday,
or WEEKLY= same time
each week.
• See selection order left.
VCR REC Indicator VCR mode Indicator
TIMER Indicator 
						

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To Replace program...
To Clear program...
Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents:
(Recording is not in progress)
or
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
Pressto select number.
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 Light-up Indicator
goes out on DECK.)
• Any future daily or weekly recording
will be performed as programmed.
NotesPress PROG
to display Program List.
4
VCR Operation
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.
• 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 Light-up 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 start time for Timer Recording comes up during recording and playing back,
Timer Recording will not be performed. 
						

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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 a “
” mark while
the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow.
Receivable Broadcast Types
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.
To display the broadcast signal being received,
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ press DISPLAY*.
AUDIO(SAP/Hi-Fi)
DISPLAY 
						

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VCR Operation
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.
Notes*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 
						

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Multi-Brand Control Feature
The Remote Control can be set to control some Televisions.
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
ModeUnitDVD/VCR TV
DVD
VCR
TVAll
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,SPEED, REC,TAPE
POSITION,
PAGE,COUNTER RESET 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.
NotesVOL
+/-
* Bold: VCR FunctionBold Italic: VCR and DVD Functions
Italic: DVD FunctionNormal: TV 
						

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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 Televisions require you to turn on the power manually.Panasonic...............................................01, 02
Quasar....................................................01, 02
RCA ................................................................ 03
G E .................................................................. 03
Zenith............................................................. 04
Magnavox...................................................... 05
Sylvania......................................................... 05
Sharp.......................................................06, 07
Sony............................................................... 08
TV Brand Code Numbers
Important Notes
VCR
POWER
ENTER NUMBER
keysTV
DVD
Toshiba.......................................................... 09
Sanyo............................................................. 10
Fisher............................................................. 10
JVC ................................................................ 11
Hitachi............................................................ 12
Mitsubishi................................................07, 13
Samsung....................................................... 14
Gold Star..........................................15, 16, 17 
						

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Commercial Skip
DECK fast forwards (skips) over 1, 2, or 3 minutes
of recorded tape as desired.
1Press CM/ZEROin Play mode.
    PLAY
1st  Press
2nd Press
3rd  Press1 min Skip
2 min Skip
3 min Skip
• No indication appears on-screen.• The skip time can be changed by pressing
CM/ZERO repeatedly as shown by the
figure below.
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.
Press SEARCH*
to display SEARCH
in Stop or Play
mode, and then
press NUMBER
keysto select
recording number.
• To calculate number,
see below.
Press FF/SLOW+ or
REW/SLOW-on the
remote to start
search.
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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Zero Search
To quickly return to a specified tape location.
Continue to record, playback etc.
Press STOP.
• DECK will go into FF or REW mode and
stop at the last point the Counter was set
to 0:00:00.
5 4 3 2 1
Press DISPLAY during play
to display Counter.
Press COUNTER
RESET on remote at
desired position to
reset to “0:00:00”.
Press CM/ZERO
in Stop mode to start
Zero Search.