Panasonic Dvd Vcr Deck Pv D4735 Operating Instructions

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On Screen Displays / Light-up Indicators
Initial Setup
VCR Status & Clock DisplaysBlank Tape/ No Signal Indications
Whenever a blank section of a tape comes
up in Play mode, or when the selected
channel has no broadcast signal with Weak
Signal Display Feature (p. 33) set to OFF,
the TV screen will turn solid blue.
Function Status
Cassette inserted
(Rec Time Remaining
is displayed in OTR
mode, e.g.“0:25”.
See p.21.)
Current Time Channel
Tape Speed
(See p. 4.)
Broadcast Audio
Being Received
(See pp. 26, 27.)
When a function button
is pressed, e.g. PLAY,
or you change channels,
and also if a cassette is
inserted, a 5-second
display appears.
Counter
To display or remove
screen shown at right,
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛press DISPLAY.
On Screen Displays (VCR)
Function & Channel Displays
VCR mode IndicatorLights when output
selection is VCR mode.
Flashes in Auto Clock
Set or Channel Auto Set.DVD mode IndicatorLights when output
selection is DVD mode.
Light-up Indicators
Timer IndicatorLights up when DECK is set for Timer Recording, or
when One Touch Recording (OTR) is used. Flashes
when Timer Recording is set, but a tape has not been
inserted into DECK and when a power interruption
occurs during Timer Programming.
VCR REC IndicatorLights up during
recording. Flashes in
Rec. Pause mode.PLAY IndicatorLights during playback in
either VCR mode or
DVD mode. Flashes in
Still, Frame by Frame, or
Slow mode. Light-up indicators allow easy confirmation
of current DECK function status.

VCR+
PLAY
VCR+
REC
VCR+
TIMER
VCR+
TIMER+
REC
DVD+
PLAY
Light-up Indicator Function Status
VCR playback in progress [See p. 20]
VCR recording in progress [See p. 21]
VCR timer setting in progress [See pp. 24, 25]
VCR Timer Recording in progress [See pp. 24, 25]
DVD playback in progress [See pp. 22, 23]
VCR fast forward in progress [See p. 20]
VCR rewind in progress [See p. 20] • For on Screen Displays in
DVD mode, see p. 44.
Note
Date
(When clock is set, a 5-second
display appears.)
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➛
RECTIMERPLAY➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛
PLAY
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛
TIMERRECVCR➛ ➛➛ ➛
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Connections
1 Disconnect antenna or cable from TV
and connect to DECK.
Basic Connections
• Connect DECK and TV with an RF Coaxial Cable a (supplied) or an AV Cable b
(not supplied) as shown in the figure below.
•If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN terminals, connect them to DECK for higher
quality picture and sound.
•You can enjoy stereo sound even if your TV is not stereo by connecting a stereo
amplifier to DECK.
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TVAUDIO
IN 1OUT
DVD/VCR DECK
VHF/UHF
 R L
VIDEOVHF/
UHF
VIDEO
IN AUDIO IN
RL
TV
AV CABLE (not supplied)
2 Connect DECK to TV with RF Coaxial Cable.
RF COAXIAL CABLE(supplied)a
b
DSS
Receiver
OUT
IN
IN
Note to CABLE system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
OUT
IN Antenna or CableCable Box
or
■  ■ ■  ■ 
■  DECK    TV■   ■  ■   ■  
■  DSS Receiver    DECK    TV■  ■ ■  ■ 
■  Cable Box    DECK    TV
When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with
fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals. 
						

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You CannotYou Can
• record and view
both scrambled
and unscrambled
channels if
additional
equipment is
added.
This connection
requires: two
converter boxes,
an A/B switch,
and a 2-way
splitter.• view a channel
other than the
one selected
for any type of
recording.
• set a Timer
recording of a
channel unless
you select it on
the Cable Box.IN FROMANT.
OUT TO TVIN 1
VHF/UHF
OUT
IN 2 IN 1
Cable Box
OUT IN OUT 2 OUT 1
2-Way Splitter
OUT
A/B Switch IN
■ ■■ ■
■      
 Connect With Two Cable Boxes
IN FROMANT.
OUT TO TVIN 1
VHF/UHF
OUT
Cable BoxOUT ININ
R
LOUT
TV
VIDEOAUDIO ANT or CATV
You CannotYou Can
• record
scrambled
channels. • view any
(including
scrambled)
channel.
• use Remote
Control to select
channels without
using Multi-brand
control feature.
ANT
or
CATV
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
R
LOUT
TV
Connect AUDIO OUT2 (L, R) to the AUDIO IN (L, R) of the TV. (audio input for COMPONENT or
S-VIDEO mode).
If your TV has COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT, connect to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
If your TV does not have COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT but has S-VIDEO INPUT, connect to
S-VIDEO OUT.
When in DVD mode, set your TV to either COMPONENT VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN.
Connections For DVD Only (enjoying higher picture quality)
Other Connections
Notes
DVD/VCR DECK
DVD/VCR DECK
VHF/
UHF
Cable Box
VHF/
UHF
■  ■ ■  ■ 
■  With a Cable Box (DECK 
      
  Cable Box    TV)
2
1
3
Initial Setup
•You can watch DVDs through the S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO, VHF/UHF OUT TO TV,
and VIDEO OUT connections to your TV. The VCR and TUNER pictures are available only
from the VIDEO OUT and VHF/UHF OUT TO TV connections to your TV.
• PROG functions on the remote are not available when using S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT
Video Output. Please set TV to either RF INPUT or VIDEO INPUT, and then press PROG.
• TV must have capability to accept and display a progressive scan signal to use
PROGRESSIVE mode. Consult your TV operating instructions.
VIDEO AUDIO
RL
TV COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT2
S-VIDEO    OUT
DVD   OUTPUT
Y
P
B
P RR L
IN
Y
PB
PR
S-VIDEO
IN
RLIN
From DECK’s
A/V OUTPUTDVD/VCR DECK
or
IN 
						

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Connections (continued)
Audio Connections
Ready Checklist
Turn down the volume, then turn DECK, as well as other equipment to be connected, off before
proceeding with connection.
Do not block ventilation holes of any of the equipment and arrange them so that air can circulate freely.
Read through the instructions before connecting other equipment.
Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables.
■ Connecting Amplifier (2ch stereo system) [Analog connection]
SpeakerAmplifierSpeaker
AUDIO OUT2AUDIO IN
R    L
L
R
DVD/VCR DECK
Notes on audio output from the optical digital audio output connector
Enjoying digital audio output from the digital audio output connector
*1 The type of audio output from the connector can be selected by the Settings for DVD Operation.
(See p. 53.)
*2 When “LPCM(DVD)” is set to OFF in the DVD Main Menu, only 48 kHz sampling/16 bit is ouput.
When set to ON, sampling of sound quality greater than 48 kHz/16 bit is reduced to 48 kHz/16
bit. (See page 53.)
For your reference:• Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression technique developed by the Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. Supporting 5.1-channel surround sound, as well as stereo (2-channel)
sound, this technique enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc.
• Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs. While CDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit,
DVDs are recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit up to 96 kHz/24 bit.
• If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from
the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles
with the Dolby Surround mark. For information on Panasonic or Technics Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Sound Decoders please contact your local dealer.
Disc
DVD-Video
DVD-RAM
Video CD
CD
MP3Sound recording format
Dolby Digital
Linear PCM
(48/96 kHz 16/20/24 bit)
DTS
Dolby Digital
Linear PCM(48 kHz/16 bit)
MPEG1
Linear PCM
MP3Optical digital audio output from connector
Dolby Digital bitstream (1 - 5.1 ch)
or PCM (48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)*
1
Linear PCM (2 ch)
(48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)*2
Bitstream or PCM (48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)*1
Dolby Digital bitstream (1 - 5.1 ch)
or PCM (48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)
Linear PCM (2 ch)
PCM (44.1 kHz sampling)
Linear PCM (44.1 kHz sampling)
PCM (It depends on the MP3 file)
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No’s. 5,451,942, 5,956,674,
5,974,380, 5,978,762, 6,487,535 and other US. and world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”
and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reser ved.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 
						

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When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital bitstream or DTS
bitstream is output from the DECK OPTICAL digital audio output connector. When DECK
is connected to a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality
audio in your home. [An optical digital audio cable (optional) is required when an optional
Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder is used.]
Notes on connecting an optical
digital audio cable (optional)
• Remove the attached cap, and
firmly connect the cable to the
connector.
Caution for optical digital audio output connector:
• When connecting an amplifier (with an Optical Digital Input Connector) which does not
contain the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, be sure to select “PCM” at “Dolby Digital” and
“PCM” at “dts” of the Settings for DVD Operation “Audio Output” (see p. 53).
Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high level of noise that it may be
harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.
• When a Dolby Digital/DTS decoder is connected, please select “Bitstream” at “dts” or
“Dolby Digital” of the Settings for DVD Operation “Audio Output”.
If “PCM” is selected, there will be stereo sound. (See p. 53.)
• Video CDs and CDs can be played as usual.
Amplifier
DVD/VCR DECK
(Rear)
Front
SpeakerFront
Speaker Surround
SpeakerSurround
Speaker
Center
Speaker
Subwoofer
Decoder with
Dolby Digital /DTS
processing (optional)
Optical Digital
Audio Cable
(optional)
To Optical
Digital Audio
Input Connector
■Connecting Amplifier (5.1 ch Surround system) [Digital connection]
DECK  Dolby Digital Decoder Amplifier  Speaker
or
DECK  DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Decoder  Amplifier  Speaker
[5.1ch Surround system]
Initial Setup
• Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with DECK.
Note 
						

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Before doing Initial Setup
Initial Setup for Basic Connections (Ready to Play)
Turn TV on.
See connections  RF Coaxial Cable Connection and  AV Cable Connection on page 12.

ÖSet TV to channel 3.

ÖSet TV to VIDEO.
[DECK
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ TV]
•  Go to “Initial Setup (Ready to Play).” (See below.)
[Cable Box 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ DECK 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ TV], [DSS 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ DECK 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ TV]
•  Turn on Cable Box and set it to your Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) channel
in your time zone.
•  If you use a DSS Receiver, it must be turned off.
2 1
3
Press VCR on remote for VCR mode.
Plug DECK Power Cord into AC wall outlet. DECK comes on and auto channel
and clock set starts.
• If screen below does not appear, check DECK - TV connection and, if TV is tuned to
channel 3, try switching it to channel 4.
• To change VCR’s output channel, please see “VCR’s Output Channel” on page 19.
Plug VCR Power plug into an AC wall outlet.
Initial Setup (Ready to Play)
2 1
• Function buttons are void during Initial Setup.
• To eject a tape during Auto Set, press EJECT on remote
or STOP/EJECT twice on DECK.
Then make settings manually. (See p. 18.)
• If Auto Clock Set takes more than 30 minutes,
press STOP and perform settings manually. (See p. 18.)
Notes
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*Important:If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
Settings are made automatically.
When complete, this screen appears.
If “AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE” appears,
manually set clock (below).
3
If Auto Clock Set was incomplete.
Press ACTION* on remote to display
CLOCK screen.
Press
 to select the month and SET to set.
In the same manner, select and set the date,
year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time).
Press ACTION to start clock and exit.
Manual Clock Set
1
2
3
VCRACTION
SET
SELECT
EJECT
STOP/EJECT
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Clock
2)Press to select
“MANUAL,” and press SET.
(For Auto Clock Set, select
“AUTO CLOCK SET.”)
3)Press
 and  to
select, then set the date,
time, and DST (Daylight
Saving Time).
4)Press ACTION to 
startClock and exit this
mode.
(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”
appears only when auto
clock is set.)
Language
2)Press SET repeatedly to
change language item as
shown below.
For English For Spanish
For French 1)Press
 to select
language item.
Reset Language, Channels, Clock,               
Channels
2)Press to select
“ANTENNA,” then
press SET to set your
antenna system
 (“TV” or “CABLE.”)
3)Press
to select
“AUTO SET,” then
press SET.
• If you use a Cable Box,
set it to the PBS channel
in your time zone.
• After Channel Auto Set
is finished, Auto Clock
Set will be performed.
1
2Press ACTION*
to display MENU.
3)Press ACTION to exit.1)Press
 to select
“SET UP CHANNEL,”
andpress SET.1)Press to select
“SET CLOCK,” and
press SET. • PROGRAM functions are not available
when using COMPONENT Video Output
and S-VIDEO OUT. Please set TV to
either RF INPUT or VIDEO INPUT, and
then press PROGRAM.
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Add or Delete a Channel
To add channel:
Select channel with NUMBER keys
andpress ADD/DLT.
To delete channel:
Select channel with CH
/ or
NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT.
Time Zone Adjust
2)Press to select
“TIME ZONE ADJUST,”
VCR’s Output
Channel
1)Press to select
“VCR’S OUTPUT CH.,”
andpress SET.
2)Press SET.
3)Press ACTION.
After 3 seconds
• To Make Corrections,
repeat steps 1) ~ 3).
DST (Daylight Saving Time)
DECK auto adjusts clock for DST.
(p. 17.)
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 DECK for timer
recordings.
1)Press to select
“SET CLOCK,” and
press SET.
andpress SET to
subtract or add hour(s)
as necessary. *Important:If a remote control button does not work
when pressed, press the VCR button
on the remote and try the button again.
(Only when Auto Clock is set.)
3)Press ACTION.
• “TIME ZONE ADJUST”
returns to “0” if clock is
set manually.
➡
     VCR’s Output Channel
Basic Operation
VCR ACTION
SET
SELECT
POWER
NUMBER
keys
ADD/DLT
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Playback/ Record on a Tape
Ready Checklist
All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15)TV and DECK are plugged in.TV is on and tuned to CH 3, 4, or VIDEO.Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR.)
(➛  ➛ ➛  ➛ 
➛ The VCR mode Light-up Indicator lights on DECK)
Playback a Tape
• These features work best in SP or SLP mode.
• The sound will be muted.
• To reduce picture noise, see “Manual
Tracking Control” on page 4.
• After 3 minutes in Still or Slow mode, VCR
stops to protect the tape and the video heads.
Notes
Insert a tape.
2
1
Playback using DECK buttons
Press PLAY.
Light-up Indicators
Press STOP/EJECT to stop
and/ or eject a tape.
VCR
DVD
EJECT
CH / 
REW/
SLOW- FF/
SLOW+
PLAY
PAUSE/
STILL
VCR/TV
STOP
REC
SPEED
Insert a tape.
• DECK power comes on. If Auto VCR/TV (see
p. 34) is set to “OFF,” press VCR/TV on the
remote for VCR mode.
• If tape has no rec. tab (p. 6), auto play begins.
• The PLAY Light-up Indicator lights on DECK.
Special Features During Play
1
2
Press PLAY* to play a tape.
Forward/Reverse Scene Search
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.
After search has begun, each additional press
ofFF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- changes speed
as shown below.
• Picture interruption may occur with some TVs.
• FF and REW search speed may vary depending
on current tape position.
• After 10 minutes in search mode, VCR returns to
Play mode to protect the tape and the video heads.
Notes
3
Press REW/SLOW- or FF/SLOW+ in Stop
mode to rewind or fast forward a tape.Press STOP to stop a tape.
Press EJECT on remote,
or STOP/EJECT on DECK to eject a tape.
Still (Freeze) Picture
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PAUSE/STILL.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.
Frame by Frame Picture
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PAUSE/STILL in Still mode.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.
Slow Motion Picture
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press FF/SLOW+ (increase speed) or
REW/SLOW- (decrease speed) in Still
mode.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.
[SP] : Approx.   5X ↔ Approx.   7X
[SLP] : Approx. 11X 
↔ Approx. 21X