Panasonic Dvd Vcr Deck Pv D4734 Operating Instructions

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Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 6).
1DECK power comes on. If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 32)
is set to “OFF,” press VCR/TV on the remote for
VCR mode.
54 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 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/ CD toVHS 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
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,
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛press DV D, and then press PLAY.
REC  T I ME :    0 : 30 
 
T
 I ME : PRESS  REC KEYCANCEL : PRESS  STOP KEY
CH 02
0 : 0 0 : 0 0SP

Basic
Operation
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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.
5Press   or
NUMBER keys (see
below) to select title,
and press 
SET or
PLAY to start playing.
Press PLAY to start playing.
Disc tray closes automatically.
4
If an interactive DVD*1 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.

CLOSE
READING
T I TLE  MENU
Cas t l es
Love
 r s
Dogs
B
 i r ds
Pressing SET or PLAYis not necessary when
using NUMBER 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
1Press POWER* on the remote or DECK.
Press
 DVD to select DVD mode.
2If a disc is already inserted, go to step 4.
(Depending on the disc, playback may
start automatically.)
Press OPEN/CLOSE,
and then place a disc into the disc tray.
3
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
2
12
DVD-RAM ➡ see p. 42
To return to menu (play stops)Press TITLE, MENU, or RETURN.
Press STOP to stop playing.6
7Press OPEN/CLOSE to 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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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 Search
Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-  during play.
Press PLAY to release.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), track (CD)
or Program/Play List/Marker (DVD-RAM).
DVD and CDPressing SKIP- | once midway through a
chapter/track returns to the start of that
chapter/track. Each additional press skips
back one chapter/track.
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)
Press VSS in 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.
VSS  OFF
VSS OFF (default)
VSS1
VSS3VSS2
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 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.
When a DVD-RAM still picture is played
back, the counter will not be displayed,
however RESUME will function.
Resume Function Still Picture or Pause
Press PAUSE/STILL during play.
Press 
PLAY to release.DVD : DECK will enter still picture mode.
CD : DECK will enter pause mode.
Frame by Frame Picture (DVD)
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. 54.)
Slow Motion Picture (DVD)
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. DVD-RAM
Pressing SKIP- | 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
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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)
14
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).
Then press 
 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.)Sufficient tape remaining for recording time.
The “Timer” Indicator lights up 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 Indicator, the VCR mode indicator and
“REC” will flash on Multi function Display.
2
P DT START    STOP    CH   SPD1 13   2:00p   3:20p  02  SLP2 -- --:--  --:--  --   --3 -- --:--  --:--  --   --4 -- --:--  --:--  --   --
CANCEL: ADD/DLT SELECT :              SET : SETEXIT : PROG
SET  COMPLETED
P DT START    STOP    CH   SPD1 -- --:--  --:--  --   --2 -- --:--  --:--  --   --3 -- --:--  --:--  --   --4 -- --:--  --:--  --   --
 SELECT   :              SET : SETEXIT         : PROGVCR
SET
SELECT 
ADD/DLT POWER
PROG
VCR
TIMER
RECHi - FiA
M
VCR REC Indicator
VCR mode Indicator
Multi Function Display
TIMER Indicator
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.
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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.
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.
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
P DT START    STOP    CH   SPD1 13   2:00p   3:20p  02  SLP
2 14   7:00p   7:30p  10    SP
3 -- --:--  --:--  --   --4 -- --:--  --:--  --   --
CANCEL: ADD/DLT SELECT :              SET : SETEXIT : PROG
P DT START    STOP    CH   SPD1 13   2:00p   3:20p  02  SLP
2 14   7:00p   7:30p  10    SP3 -- --:--  --:--  --   --4 -- --:--  --:--  --   --
 SELECT :              SET : SETEXIT : PROG
P DT START    STOP    CH   SPD1 -- --:--  --:--  --   --2 14   7:00p   7:30p  10    SP3 -- --:--  --:--  --   --4 -- --:--  --:--  --   --
 SELECT   :              SET : SETEXIT         : PROG
VCR
 Operation
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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*.
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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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.
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.
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
The Remote Control can be set to control some TVs.
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 TVs 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
NUMBER
keysTV
DVD
Toshiba................................................... 09
Sanyo...................................................... 10
Fisher...................................................... 10
JVC ......................................................... 11
Hitachi..................................................... 12
Mitsubishi.......................................... 07, 13
Samsung................................................ 14
Gold Star....................................15, 16, 17
ENTER
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Commercial Skip
DECK fast forwards (skips) over 1, 2, or 3
minutes of recorded tape as desired.
1Press CM/ZERO in 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.
            INDEX   SEARCH   ENTER   INDEX  NUMBER  :1USING   1- 9 KEYS
FORWARD  SEARCH :FF
REVERSE  SEARCH :REW
EXIT     :SEARCH
           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.
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.
6157234
17534 62
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
PLAY       1 2 : 0 0AM 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 SP
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.
REW        1 2 : 3 0AM          CH  02 0 : 30 : 30 SP
STOP       1 2 : 3 1AM          CH  02 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 SP
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