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Operating
Instructions
Panasonic
Omnivision
[vl-IS]
PV-4905
Video Cassette
Recorder
FEATURES
• HQ (High Quality) System
• Digital Quartz Tuning with Auto Set Feature
• On Screen
Display Programming
• Special Effects Playback
Fast Search
Double Speed Playback
Field-Still
Field Frame Advance
Double Fine Slow
• One Touch Recording
• Unattended
(Timer) Recording
• Synchronized
Editing
• Auto Tracking
• Auto Operation
Functions
• TVNCR
Unified Remote Control
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
TO GET STARTED
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1
TO PLAYBACK
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2
USING THE VCR/TV
SELECTOR
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2
DESCRIPTION
OF CONTROLS
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3
CLOCK
ADJUSTMENT
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7
CHANNEL
MEMORY
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8
SPECIAL
EFFECTS
AND OPERATIONS
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9
TO RECORD
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10
ONE TOUCH
RECORDING
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11
TIMER
RECORDING
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13
HELPFUL
HINTS
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16
RE-RECORDING
(USING
SYNCHRO
EDIT FEATURE)
AUTO
PLAY WITH REPEAT
FUNCTION
TAPE COUNTER
CONTROL
VIDEO CASSE'FrE
NOTES
ON OPERATIONS
BEFORE
REQUESTING
SERVICE
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20
SPECIFICATIONS
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22
,
rACCESSORIES
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Back Cover
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Summary of Contents for Panasonic Omnivision VHS PV-4905
- Page 1 Operating Instructions Panasonic TABLE OF CONTENTS Omnivision [vl-IS] TO GET STARTED ......PV-4905 TO PLAYBACK ......... USING THE VCR/TV SELECTOR ....DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ....CLOCK ADJUSTMENT ......CHANNEL MEMORY ......SPECIAL EFFECTS AND OPERATIONS .... Video Cassette Recorder TO RECORD ........
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ANDPRECAUTIONS IINTRODUCllON IOUTSIDE ANTENNA, EQUIPMENT, POWERLINE EXPOSURE Careful attention has been given to this Video product to assure a quality standard INSURE SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE devoted to your safety and enjoyment. This qualdy standard, together with your CONNECTIONS personal responsi_lity...
- Page 3 BASIC GUIDE FOR VCR CONNECTION CONNECTIONS TO MAKE BEFORE RECORDING [1] HOME ANTENNA SYSTE. Before you can record TV programs, you must disconnect your existing antenna from your TV (shown in step 1) and re-connect antenna to the VCR (shown in step 2).
- Page 4 1 pc. RF Coaxial Cable The Part shown right is packed with your VCR. Contact your Dealer or electronics supply store for the other parts shown below. Used in step 3 STEP 3 co..,c..oo, o.o,. CONNECT YOUR VCR TO YOUR TV r'-'-_------; "_ , 13/Antenna, -_ YOUR :Pa.*l...
- Page 5 CONNECTIONS TO MAKE BEFORE RECORDING (CONTINUED) CABLE CONNECTIONS [2] ,B,s,c c ,B,E CONNECTION WITH A (CABLE TO VCR) CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER !: _'rourcab!o, service s;;opiies you with a converter box, you can use the basic connection shown here If your cable system is different, ,efer to the ALTERNATE CABLE CONNECTIONS...
- Page 6 tAuterNAte cABLE cOnnEcT,ON WITH A (VCR TO TV) CONVERTERIDESCRAMBLER If your cable system uses a converter box, you may use this connection instead of the basic cable connection shown on the prewous page. Consult your local cable company first, if necessary. IN FROM ANT.
- Page 7 Settings for Recording and TV Viewing 1. Set the VCR channel selector to the output channel of Converter 2. Select the channel to be recorded on Converter To view the channel being recorded: • Set VCR/'rv selector to "VCR". • Set the A/B Switch to position A. •...
- Page 8 STARTED ARE SHOWN ON THE BACK COVER ACCESSORIES INCLUDED IN THE CARTON" i_! _ODUCT!ON We are pleased to introduce you to one of the most sophisticated entertainment products available today. Shown below are the two steps necessary for playback. To watch TV and record, additional connections are needed;...
- Page 9 F LAV Be sure the PREPARATIONS on page 1 have been completed before proceeding to step 1 below. AT THE TV AT THE VCR START PLAYBACK STOP PLAYBACK "rum the "IV ON and Insert a cassette. Press the PLAY Press the STOP select its VCR Button.
- Page 10 :1 :U,[o;III :ll(s] _I i :Ill I I Various VCR function controls are conveniently available with your Wireless Remote Control. NOTE: The Unified Remote Control controls TV functions of certain Panasonic TV models only. TV CONTROLS VCR POWER BUTTON CHANNEL UP/DOWN...
- Page 11 I_1=f:I - '! VHF/UHF ANTENNA OUTPUT ....VIDEO INPUT CONNECTOR TERMINAL (OUT TO TV SET) AUDIO INPUT CONNECTOR VHF/UHF ANTENNA INPU'I" TERMINAL (IN FROM ANTENNA) VERTICAL LOCK ADJUSTMENT CONTROL CHANNEL 3/4 SWITCH SYNCHRO EDIT JACK VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTOR ........AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTOR CHANNEL 3/4 SWITCH SYNCHRO EDIT JACK...
- Page 12 I II _11 | I CASSE'I-rE-IN TIMER INDICATOR INDICATOR " _ " SPEED INDICATOR VCR/'TV INDICATOR "SP" "LP" "SLP" "VCR" iii:iii iii:iii CATV REPEAT CATV INDICATOR FUNCTION INDICATOR nn.nO "O u p='M !_!!.11 REPEAT MEMORY INDICATOR INDICATOR "i" CLOCK/TAPE COUNTER DISPLAY CHANNEL DISPLAY...
- Page 13 Whenever you turn on the VCR with the TV on, when a function button (STOP, FF, etc.) is pressed, or when you change channels, a 3 second OSD appears. The function name and the channel number (if tuned) are displayed as a large overlay for 1 second, then again for 2 seconds...
- Page 14 CLOCK ADJUSTMENT REMOTE CONTROL Accurate clock time is a must for all types of timer recording. Your VCR will accurately maintain its calendar up to Dec, 31, 2007, 11:59 PM once you have set the present day and time. NUMERIC KEYS C[OCK CLEAR...
- Page 15 CItANNEL MEMORY REMOTE CONTROL The CHANNEL UP/DOWN Keys may be set to stop only on the available channels c:D 1 in your area assigned to them from the 155 Channel Memory. In Channel Memory NUMERIC- mode you can select "CATV" to receive Cable channels or leave "TV"...
- Page 16 SPECIAL EFFECTS OPERATIONS After your VCR is connected to your TV (see page 1, To Get Started) and you know how to play back a tape (see page 2, Playback), you are ready to enjoy the special effects on this page. SPECIAt.
- Page 17 To.,co.o PREPARATIONS on page 1, steps 1 and 2, must be complete and an antenna (or cable) system must be connected to the VCR. (See the Basic Guide For VCR Connections.) AT THE VCR SET THE TAPE SPEED AT THE TV Turn the "IV on and Insert a cassette.
- Page 18 OTR is a very easy and convenient way to immediately start REMOTE CONTROL recording a TV program you happen to be watching (Instant OTR), or set up a delayed start time recording (STANDBY OTR), without programming the TIMER• When either type of OTR is complete, the VCR automatically shuts off.
- Page 19 In addition: B. STANDBY This is an OTR which is set to start any time up to If you have started a recording using the RECORD Button 11:30 pm of the following day. The recording can start on (page 10L you can still use the OTR Button to select or extend the hour or half hour.
- Page 20 3TnMER RECORDING The TIMER feature lets you set the VCR with the REMOTE CONTROL to do unattended recording(s). For each program you set, the VCR will turn itself on at the scheduled time, do the recording, and turn off automatically. The types of Timer Recordings you can do are described in the box below, Instructions...
- Page 21 VCR FRONT PANEL !TO MAKE CORRECTIONS If',JON-SCREEN FNFRJES !To make corrections after entering a number, press the [ CLEAR Button to move the flashing indication one space to I the left. Enter the correct number. The flashing indicator will then move one space to the right. NOTE: •...
- Page 22 5TIMER RECORDING (CONTINUED) TO CHECK OR RE-ENTER TIMER PROGRAMS A) When a Timer Recording has been set, but is not yet in progress. (VCR power is OFF, TIMER Indicator is ON.) 1. Press the POWER ON to release the Timer Set mode. 2.
- Page 23 HELPFUL HINTS RE-RECORDING (TAPE DUPLICATION)- USING THE SYNCHRO EDIT FEATURE With only the PAUSE Button on the editing VCR, you can control two table-type VCRs, one Movie, or a combination of these, when you use their Synchro Edit jacks to copy a tape. The SYNCHRO EDIT feature starts both the source and editing units together with the press of one button...
- Page 24 17HELPFUL HINTS (CONTINUED) PLAY WITH REPEAT FUNCTION AUTO From PLAYBACK or any SPECIAL EFFECT you can repeat the playback operation with the REPEAT Button. When you press this button, playback will continue to the end of the recorded section of the tape. The tape will then auto rewind to the beginning of the tape and will repeat playback•...
- Page 25 TAPE COUNTER CONTROL tf you reset the Tape Counter when the tape is fully rewound you can make an index of tape locations. Then you can use the Tape Counter reading to find a tape location, and use the Memory function to return to that location for a repeat playback.
- Page 26 HELPFUL HINTS (CONTINUED) NOTES ON OPERATIONS TO GET STARTED • With cable connections, numbers selected to receive specific channels may differ from those for antenna connections. Refer to the separate Basic Guide for VCR Connections (or your cable service information). •...
- Page 27 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Check the following points once again. POWER Trouble Corro_tlon • Check that the POWER Button is set to "ON". NO power... • Check that the Power Plug is completely connected to an AC Outlet. RE(.';ORF.)tNG AND PLAYBACK Trouble Con'eotlon •...
- Page 28 It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact your nearest Panasonic Service Center. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. There are many types of cleaning cassettes, so be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully, excessive use of the cleaning cassette could shorten head life.
- Page 29 SPECIFICATIONS Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: Approx. 19 watts EIA Standard NTSC color Video Signal: Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads, helical scanning system 1 track Audio Track: Tuner: Broadcast Channels: VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69 CATV Channels: "A"...