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Panasonic Omnivision VHS PV-4820 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2: To Get Started

    STARTED Taking the steps shown on this page will prepare your VCR for playback of a pre-recorded tape. Steps 1 and 2 are one time system setup steps. VCR TO TV SYSTEM CONNECTIOI-, Connect the supplied Back of VCR ._-'----------_7_._=:-=:-=:-=:-=:-=_ VHF Connecting Cable from the VCR to the TV VHF OUT_...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS PV-4820 INTRODUCTIOr, TABLE OF CONTENTS We are pleased to introduce to you one of the most TO GET STARTED ....... sophisticated viewing and entertainment products available today. TABLE OF CONTENTS ....This manual is arranged to get you started easily so you can begin to enjoy the wodd of video as soon as possible.

  • Page 4: Description Of Controls

    DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS . (See pages 5 and 6 for explanation of controls.) MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY /_-- PLAY/STILL BUTTON r--WIRELESS REMOTE CASSETTE SENSOR COMPARTMENT UP/DOWN KEYS UTTON FAST FORWARD/ VCR/TV SELECTOR SEARCH _; BUTTON BUTTON STOP BUTTON REWIND/SEARCH 4_- BUTTON |','_ I;...
  • Page 5 PV-4820 l__o_ TIMER INDICATOR-- VCR/TV INDICATOR =VCR" CASSETTE-IN INDICATOR CATV INDICATOR lSu.o To SLP/_--_F, RECORD INDICATOR_ "', CLOCK DISPLAY SPEED INDICATOR "SP" "LP" "SLP" AUDIO INPUT CONNECTOR VERTICAL LOCK AUDIO OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT CONNECTOR CONTROL UHF ANTENNA VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT TERMINALS CONNECTOR (OUT TO TV SET) VIDEO OUTPUT...
  • Page 6 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) FROf'T WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL • POWER BUTTON • MEMORY BUTTON - TO turn the VCR on and off. When this button is set to ON, the tape will rewind - To set the VCR for unattended recordings after or fast forward to the "0:00.00"...
  • Page 7 PV,.4820 MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY REAR • TIMER INDICATOR " _" (See enclosed foldout "Basic Guide For VCR Indicates the VCR is set for unattended recording. Connections,") • CASSETE-IN INDICATOR • AUDIO INPUT CONNECTOR The three states of this indicator show the following For connection from a portable video camera power conditions, supply, another VCR or other Audio Source's outpu_...
  • Page 8 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL (CONTINUED) The following on-screen graphics will appear automatically for a few seconds when one of the main function buttons is pressed on the remote control or at the VCR. The channel currently tuned-in will be displayed automatically for a few seconds when the power is first turned on, whenever the channel is changed, or when the CHANNEL CALL Button is pressed thereafter.

  • Page 9: Clock Adjustment

    CLOCK ADJUSTW, EN'f PV- 2o REMOTE CONTROL Accurate clock time is a must for all types of timer recording. Your VCR witl accurately maintain its calendar up to "Dec. 31, 2006, t 1:59 PM" once you have sot the present day and time. F'NUMERIC TO SET THE CLOCK KEYS...

  • Page 10: To Playback

    PLAYBACK Be sure the PREPARATIONS on page 1 have been completed before proceeding to step 1 below. ATTV AT VCR START PLAYBACK STOP PLAYBACK 'LAY Press the STOP Turn"IV on end Insert cassette. select its VCR Button. channel. The Power will come on automatically.
  • Page 11 PV-.4820 These automatic features have been designed to simplify PLAYBACK. TRACKING CONTROL _;7TRACKINGL_ AUTO OPERATION FUNCTIONS Cassette with record tab (for recording and playback) Refer to page 21. AUTO POWER ON WITH CASSETTE INSERTION Power comes on and VCR goes into stop mode. AUTO REWIND AT TAPE END Tape rewinds from end automatically after playback ! or dunng fast forward tape advance.
  • Page 12 "to RECORE, PREPARATIONS on page 1 must be completed and an antenna system must be connected to the VCR, (See Basic Guide For VCR Connections.) AT TV AT VCR SET TAPE SPEED • Turn "IV on end r" Insert cassette. (a) Plus select Its VCR COUNTER...
  • Page 13 PV-4820 CHOOSE PROGRAM START RECORDING PAUSE RECORDING STOP RECORDING Select channel. Hold the REC Press the STOP Press the PAUSE/ Button In end STILL Button on Button, the Remote press the PLAY Button. Control. Use the CHANNEL UP/ The recordingstops Recording starts.

  • Page 14: Channel Memory

    CHANNEL MEMORY Channel Memory can be used to assign channels into memory for REMOTE CONTROL channel scanning. By following the steps below you can set the 155 channel memory to "CATV" (to receive Cable channels) or to "TV" (to receive Broadcast channels). "TV" channel reception was initially selected at the factory.
  • Page 15 PV-4820 USING THE ADD/DELETE BUTTON SELECT CHANNEL DELETE OR ADD THE CHANNEL -" Select the channel to be deleted or added. Prmm the ADD/DELETE Button. The channel can be selected with the CHANNEL This graphic appears for a few seconds to indicate the UP/DOWN Keys or NUMERIC Keys.

  • Page 16: One Touch Recording

    CI NL "l OUCH RECORDING A few presses of the OTR Button on the Wireless Remote Control lets you instantly start recording the channel you are watching, or extend a recording-in-progress. The first press of this button allows you to check the OTR status with the On-Screen Display.
  • Page 17 PV-4820 REMOTE CONTROL --NUMERIC KEYS _---CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS _---OTRBUTTON STANDBY BUTTON STANDBY O.T.R. To delay the start time. It's often convenient to delay a recording. By pressing the STANDBY Button you can quickly set the VCR to start recording on the hour or half-hour up to 11:30 pm of the following day. Then the length of the recording can be set with the OTR Button.

  • Page 18: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING Your VCR will begin 8 separate unattended recordings any time within one month of the time you set them Whenever a program number is vacant you can schedule a recording for some day ahead or even a full series of recordings, with the time and channel you desire.
  • Page 19 PV-4820 EXAMPLE: To set program 1 to record on the 3rd day on the current month, from 9:30 PM to 10:00 PM on CH10, complete steps 143 then enter the following: REC-OFF TIME REC-ON CHANNEL REC-ON DAY REC-ON TIME EXAMPLE JANUARY3RD 9:30 PM 10:00 PM...
  • Page 20 TIMER RECORDING (CONTINUED) DALLY RECORDING: To record at the same time each day. 1. Perform steps 1-3 on page 17. ON • EVERYDAY 2. After completing step 3 the display shown under "DAY" will appear for rec-on day 3. Enter key (_ to select the Daily Recording mode.
  • Page 21 ELPFUL HINTS PV4820 RE-RECORDING ("[APE DUPLICAT O _: It is becoming more popular for friends to exchange and/or copy some of their favorite camera recordings. Such dubbing from one recorder to another is simple and can be done as described below. C;,UiIO_', Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringemen;...

  • Page 22: Helpful Hints

    HELPFUL HINTS (CONTINUED) TIME COUNTER CONTROLS Time Counter Operation 1. Press the COUNTER CALL Button so that the Time Counter Display appears. 2. Press the REWIND or FAST FORWARD Button to wind the tape to the starting point you select. 3, Press the RESET Button to set the Time counter to "0:00.00".
  • Page 23 (b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact your nearest Panasonic Service Center. An alternate Clogged Video Head 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 24: Before Requesting Service

    BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ;heck the following points once again. Trouble Co_n _: NO power ... • Check that the Power Plug is completely connected to an AC Outlet • Check that the POWER Button is set to "ON". _O No operation starts when operation •...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS pv482o Power Source: 120 V AC. 60 Hz Power Consumption Approx. 20 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"...

  • Page 26: Warranty

    Cypress, CA 90630 Norcross. GA 30093 215-741 "0676 312-981-4842 714-896-7438 404-925*6860 Correspondence requesting product information should be sent to: Panasonic Consumer Affairs, Matsushita Services Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, 50 Meadowland Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094 - 25 -...
  • Page 27 96808-0774 Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630 Panasonic Company, PHI or PSC will repair this product, This warranty o_ly covers failures due to defects in matenals free of charge in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico in the event or workmanship which occur dunng normal use.

  • Page 28: Accessories

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  • Page 29 BASIC GUIDE For VCR CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS CONNECTIONS TO MAKE BEFORE RECORDING BASIC SIGNAL CONNECTIONS .......... [1]1 CABLE CONNECTIONS ........... _'[5] AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS ........IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION Careful attention has been given to this Video product to assure a quality standard devoted to your safety and enjoyment, This quality standard together with your personal responsibility for the safety of yourself and others witl contribute to your enjoyment.
  • Page 30 CONNECTION_ MAKE IBrJ.FOH_: hECOIRDING _0,, ,°_.._, .,,_ _....... _,,,:,_,,. ,_., ,_ ..,..[1] BAsicS,GNAL CO.NECTmONS VIIF _.lgnUl_ Irom _l _ngle dfllUll_a _OU_CU type termineJs yo,_ have Iou_l among those shown thla page. FIR_I Dl_¢gtltl_l(;l S upalatur or Tlall_lOllfiCr ftOll; VCR-T#_LV ANTENNA-FROM-TV ANTENNA-TO*VCR...
  • Page 31 CONNECTIONS TO MAKE BEFORE RECORDING CABLE CONNECTIONS [BASIC CABLE CONNECTION, WITH A (CABLE TO VCR) CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER If your cable service supplies you with a converter box, you can use the basic connection shown here If yd., cable system is different, refer to "ALTERNATE CABLE CONNECTIONS"...
  • Page 32 INTINUED) IALTERNATE CABLE I_ CONNECTION WITHOUT A CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOX Use this connectionif your cable system connectsdirectlyto your TV without a converterbox. CATV Input The following features will operate with this connection. a) All VCR remote channel functions. b) Full programmability of unscrambled channels for unattended recording. c) Viewing a different channel than the one being recorded.
  • Page 33 Settings for Tape Playback 1 Set VCRFFV selector to VCR 2, Set TV channel selector to the output channel of Converter Box. 3 Set Converter Box channel selector to VCR output channel (channel 3 or 4). IALTERNATE CABLE [_ CONNECTION WITH TWO CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOXES If you want to record and view combinations of scrambled/unscrambled channels, you will need additiona'...
  • Page 34 [6] Tv AUD,O ,,DEO CONNECTIONS If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN t, e rminals, you can also oonnect the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors of your VCR to these terminals on your TV to receive a higher quality picture and sound. UHF Antenna VHF Antenna Audio...
  • Page 35 JOUTSIDE ANTENNA, EQUIPMENT, AND POWERLINE EXPOSURE 1 INSURE SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTIONS If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against built up static charges and voltage surges Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of the National Electrica! Code.
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