Operating Instructions Model No. PV-D4732 / PV-D4732S Initial Setup (Connection) DVD/VCR DECK Basic Operation VCR Operation Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. LSQT0618B (Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PV-D4732S P1-25 (2nd) [LSQT0618B].
Important Safeguards and Precautions FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit or in this manual. If necessary, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify the power source in your home.
Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Avertissement: Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive.
Before Using Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your DECK. • Date of Purchase • Dealer Purchased From • Dealer Address • Dealer Phone No. • Model No. • Serial No.
Table of Contents DVD / VCR Important Safeguards and Precautions ............................ 2, 3 Before Using ............................................................................ 4 DECK & Cassette Information ........................................... 6 , 7 Location of Controls ....................................................... 8 ~ 10 Displays (On Screen Displays and Multi Function Display) .................... 11 Connections ..................................................................
DECK & Cassette Information Head Cleaning Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged. Video Head Clog Sensor During playback, this screen appears if V I DEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEAN I NG clogging is detected. PLEASE I NSERT HEAD CLEAN I NG CASSETTE To remove screen, OR REFER TO MANUAL press PLAY on the END : PLAY remote or DECK. • Use “dry” type head cleaning cassette only. (Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.
Specifications Input/Output Terminal: Input Terminal: Output Terminal: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions: Discs Played (1) DVD-VIDEO Disc (2) Compact Disc (CD-DA, VIDEO CD) Digital Audio Output: Pickup: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power On: Approx. 32 watts, Power Off: Approx.
Location of Controls Bold: VCR Function Bold Italic: VCR and DVD Functions Remote Control Italic: DVD Function Normal: Others LIGHT EJECT/ OPEN/CLOSE p. 8 pp. 20, 22 TV mode POWER p. 28 VCR mode DVD mode p. 28 p. 28 DSS/CABLE mode INPUT p. 35 p. 28 PLAY FAST FORWARD/SEARCH/ SLOW+ pp. 20, 22 pp. 20, 23 REWIND/SEARCH/ SLOW- PAUSE/STILL pp. 20, 23 pp. 20, 23 VCR/TV STOP p. 21 pp. 20, 22 NUMBER keys ADD/DELETE/ CLEAR pp. 19, 39, 44 RETURN/ SEARCH SURROUND/ ENTER pp. 23, 28 pp.
c: DVD Function mal: Others FrontView View DECK Front ofof DECK If the disc cannot be removed... First, unplug DECK. Then, prepare a rigid wire (e.g. an extended paper clip) and, applying moderate force, insert it straight into the hole at the base of the tray. The tray will eject a little. Now, pull the tray all the way out and remove the disc. Initial Setup (Connection) Bold: VCR Function Italic: DVD Function Bold Italic: VCR and DVD Functions Normal: Others STOP/EJECT p. 20 FAST FORWARD/SEARCH p.
Location of Controls (continued) Rear View of DECK AC Power Plug VHF/UHF Antenna Output Terminal p.12 Component Video Output Connector (Y, PB, PR) (DVD Only) p. 13 Video Output Connector p. 12 Optical Digital Audio Output Connector (DVD Only) p. 15 S-Video Out Connector (DVD Only) p. 10, 13 Video Input Connector p. 35 Audio Input Connector (L/R) p. 35 Audio Output 2 Connector (L/R) p. 13 10 VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal p. 12 Audio Output 1 Connector (L/R) p.
Displays (On Screen & Multi Function) On Screen Displays (VCR) CH 0 8 Initial Setup (Connection) Function & Channel Displays Blank Tape/ No Video Signal Indications When a function button is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or you change channels, a 5-second display appears. 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.
Connections Basic Connections • 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. • Connect DECK and TV with an RF Coaxial Cable a (supplied) or an AV Cable b (not supplied) as shown in the figure below. 1 Disconnect antenna or cable from TV and connect to DECK. IN FROM ANT.
You Can ANT or CATV IN 1 OUT IN FROM ANT. TV IN Cable Box VHF/UHF OUT TO TV IN OUT R L AUDIO • use Remote Control to select channels without using Multi-brand control feature. You Can ANT OUT or CATV IN IN 1 IN FROM ANT. OUT VHF/UHF OUT TO TV 2-Way Splitter Cable Box OUT 1 OUT 2 IN OUT A/B Switch IN 1 IN 2 • record scrambled channels. OUT VIDEO ■ Connect With Two Cable Boxes • view any (including scrambled) channel.
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.
■ DECK Amplifier Speaker or dts (digital theater systems) Decoder Amplifier Initial Setup (Connection) DECK Dolby Digital Decoder Speaker 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.
Initial Setup for Basic Connections (Ready to Play) Before doing Initial Setup 1 Turn TV on. 2 See connections a RF Coaxial Cable Connection and b AV Cable Connection on p. 12. Set TV to channel 3. Set TV to VIDEO. 3 [DECK ➛ TV] • Go to “Doing 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.
Reset Language, Channels, Clock 1 Press ACTION* to display MENU. MENU SET UP VCR SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR’S OUTPUT CH:3 VCR’s • 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 PROGAM. SELECT : SET:SET EXIT : ACTION 2 Language Channels 1) Press to select language item. 1) Press to select “SET UP CHANNEL,” and press SET.
Time Zone Adjust VCR’s Output Channel 1) Press to select “VCR’S OUTPUT CH.,” and press SET. SELECT : SET : SET EXIT : ACTION 2) Press to select “TIME ZONE ADJUST,” Add or Delete a Channel To add channel: Select channel with NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT. CHANNEL 08 ADDED To delete channel: Select channel with CH / or NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT.
Playback/ Record on a Tape EJECT REW/SLOWVCR/TV STOP FF/SLOW+ PAUSE/ STILL CH / REC SPEED Playback using DECK buttons 2 Press PLAY. 1 Insert a tape. 20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.
*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 This video recorder, equipped with HQ (High Quality) system, is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Only use mark. Only tapes tapes with the tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour machines are recommended. Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 6). 1 • DECK power comes on. The VCR mode and “VCR” indicator light up on Multi Function Display.
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. OPEN/ CLOSE POWER 1 2 3 Press DVD to select DVD mode. • If 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.
■ Forward/Reverse Scene Search Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOWduring play. Press PLAY to 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 Skip Press SKIP | or | SKIP during play. Each press skips a chapter (DVD) or track (Video CD/CD). SKIP once midway through a chapter/track returns to the start of that chapter/track.
Timer Recording Ready Checklist All connections are made (pp. 12 ~ 15). TV and DECK are plugged in. Clock set correctly. Tape has rec.tab. (p. 6) Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR.) Sufficient tape remaining for rec time. 1 Press PROG* to display Program.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents: (Recording is not in progress) 1 2 Press PROG to display Program List. DT START STOP 7 9 : 00A 12 : 00A 8 10 : 00P 12 : 00P 10 8 : 00P 9 : 00P 9 : 00P 10 : 00P SU CANCEL SELECT ENTER EXIT 3 CH SPD 08 SP 02 SP 10 SP L1 LP : ADD / DLT 1-8 : : SET : PROG Press to select number and press SET to display.
MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System 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. Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types and onscreen displays. The signal being received is indicated with an “ ” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To display the broadcast signal being received, ➛ press DISPLAY*.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Audio Mode for Recording 1 Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) to display audio mode. (Display disappears after 5 seconds.) 2 STEREO SAP MONO Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) repeatedly to select desired mode. • Refer to “Receivable Broadcast Types” on p. 26. • Arrow indicates selection. 3 Do a recording. See p. 21. VCR Operation Audio Mode for Playback 1 2 3 Start playback. See p. 20.
Multi-Brand Control Feature POWER Multi-Brand Control Setup VCR The Remote Control can be set to control some TV and Cable Box/DSS functions. 1 2 DSS/ CABLE Find your TV and Cable Box/DSS Receiver Brand Code Number on the following page. TV DVD Setup for TV control, ➛ hold down TV button, ➛ enter code with NUMBER keys. Setup for Cable or DSS control, ➛ hold down DSS/CABLE button, ➛ enter code with NUMBER keys. • If code number is 100 or greater, ➛ e.g., press 1 - 0 - 2 for 102.
TV Brand Code Numbers Panasonic ....................... 01, Quasar ............................ 01, RCA ....................................... GE ......................................... Zenith .................................... Magnavox .............................. 02 02 03 03 04 05 Sylvania ................................ Sharp ............................... 06, Sony ...................................... Toshiba ................................. Sanyo ....................................
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 Program End Search Locates end point of recording for continuity. 1 1 2 PROGRAM END SEARCH SEARCH START : FF EXIT :SEARCH Examples of Program End Search. Fig. 1 Program 1 the current tape position Press SEARCH button FF INDEX 2 Program 2 or BLANK End Point Fig.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Auto Operation Functions Auto Play Insert a tape ➛ Power comes on, ➛ Play starts if there is no record tab (see p. 6).
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connection VCR/ Camcorder OUT OUT VIDEO AUDIO TV DVD/VCR DECK (Hi-Fi) IN 1 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L R L AUDIO1 R Front of DECK IN FROM ANT. VHF/ UHF VHF/UHF OUT TO TV L-AUDIO IN2-R (Audio/Video In Terminals on the front of DECK are available) 1 Connect VIDEO OUT terminal on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN terminal on DECK. To monitor the dubbing, also connect TV as shown. 2 Connect “L” and “R” AUDIO OUT terminals on Playing VCR to “L” and “R” AUDIO IN terminals on DECK.
AUDIO: 1 ENG Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch Hello SELECT : SET SE T : SET AUDIO: 3 ESP Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch Hola SELECT : 36 SET SE T : SET For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.
When appears on the screen while a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by DECK or the disc. Multiple Angle Viewing (DVD only) DVDs may contain scenes shot from multiple camera angles allowing the same scene to be viewed at different angles. You can view these angles, if available, using the ANGLE button. 1 Press ANGLE in Play mode to display the angle selection on-screen.
Disc Operation (continued) Title Menu (DVD only) Some DVDs have more than one title, e.g. movies. If the disc offers a title menu, you can select the desired title number. (Operation may vary according to the disc.) 1 T I TLE MENU Dogs Cas t l es Love r s B i r ds Press TITLE* in Play mode to display the title screen. 2 T I TLE MENU Dogs Cas t l es Love r s B i r ds B i rds of the world Press or NUMBER keys to select a title, and press SET or PLAY to start playing.
Program Play (Video CD/CD) You can program specific tracks and order of play. 1 2 Ready Checklist DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD. Video CD or CD is inserted. Press ACTION to display MENU. DVD MAIN MENU SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION Press to select “PLAY MODE,” and press SET to display. 3 Press to select “PROGRAM PLAY,” and press SET to display. 4 Press to select a track number (Track numbers on disc are displayed.), and press SET. • Repeat step 4 to select another track.
Disc Operation (continued) Random Play (Video CD/CD) Tracks are played in a random order. 1 2 Press ACTION* to display MENU. DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : F I E LD TV MODE : Letterbox 4:3 PARENTAL LOCK :LEVEL 8 PLAY MODE SELECT SET END 3 : : SET : ACTION PLAY MODE PROGRAM PLAY RANDOM PLAY SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION Pess to select “PLAY MODE,” and press SET to display. Ready Checklist DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD.
DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued) Detailed Descriptions of each On-Screen Display ■ Disc information screen (for DVD) 1 2 1. TITLE No. * or NUMBER keys, and press SET. • Change the No. by pressing T I TLE : 1 CHAPTER : 12 DVD 1 : 12 : 55 3 4 2. Chapter No. or NUMBER keys, and press SET. • Change the No. by pressing 3. Disc currently being played 4. Elapsed playing time SELECT : SET : SET NEXT : DISPLAY The screen may be changed by selecting the elapsed time.
MP3 Playback Operation *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. MP3 Playback You can use this unit to play MP3 format audio recorded for ■ MP3 playback (During STOP mode) personal use with a computer etc. onto a CD-R or CD-RW. 1) Press to select an MP3 file ( ). Play may not be possible in some cases due to the SET or PLAY to start playback. 2) Press condition of the recording. 1 2 3 Press POWER on the remote or DECK.
DVD Lock Feature *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. You can prevent playback of DVDs of a specific rating level which may be unsuitable for children. • Some DVDs are encoded with a rating level. If the disc rating is higher (stricter) than the one you preset, playback will be prohibited. Ready Checklist DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD.
Settings for DVD Operation (continued) Audio Output Ready Checklist Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of DECK. 1 2 Press ACTION* to display MENU.
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE” and/or “MENUS” (see p. 45).
Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions. OSD Caution Page If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording and the Clock is not set... 24 If DECK is not in Stop mode or a cassette with record tab is not inserted 2 minutes before a Timer Recording is about to begin... 24 25 CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB If you press REC on the remote control or DECK, and a cassette is inserted with no record tab...
Before Requesting Service Check the following points if you are having trouble with your DECK. Power Correction No power… • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. • Set POWER button to on. • Make sure power source is active. Power turns itself off... • Auto power-off (shutoff) occurs after about 5 min. in DVD mode with no operation, or if there is no broadcast signal in TV or Playback mode. Turn the power back on. (pp. 23, 33) Correction Recording & Playback TV program cannot be recorded...
Check the following points if you are having trouble with your DECK. DVD/ Video CD/ CD Correction Play fails to start even when PLAY is pressed... • This DECK cannot play discs other than DVDs, Video CDs and CDs. • The disc may be dirty and require cleaning. Play starts but then stops immediately... • Be sure disc is installed with label side up. Picture is distorted during rapid advance or rapid reverse... • The picture will be somewhat distorted at times: this is normal.
Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC., AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location).
Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía para rápida consulta Conexiones/Configuracion Inicial Para ajustar el idioma, canal y (READY TO PLAY) Favor realice la conexion de antena o cable antes de conectar el cordon de AC a la toma de pared. Conectando el cordon de AC de la DECK en toma de pared iniciara automaticamente la busqueda de canales y colocacion de tiempo. Conectando Para Ant/Cable-DECK-TV 1 2 DECK Terminal IN FROM ANT.
Programación fácil para la grabación con temporizador Operaciones básicas para la reproducción 1 Inserte un cassette, • La alimentación del DECK se activa. En la Pantalla de Visualización Multi Función se ilumina “VCR”. PROG 1 Presione para visualizar PROGRAM. 2 Presione PLAY para reproducir el cassette. 2 • Si el cassette no tiene lengüeta de prevención de grabación (página 6), se inicia la reproducción automáticamente. 3 Presione STOP para detener el cassette.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía para rápida consulta Operaciones básicas del DVD 1 2 3 Presione POWER en el control remoto o el aparato. Presione DVD para seleccionar el modo DVD. OPEN/ CLOSE POWER 1) Presione OPEN/CLOSE . 2) Ponga un disco en la bandeja de disco. • Sujete el disco sin tocar ninguna de sus superficies, póngalo con el lado donde esté impreso el título PLAY hacia arriba, alinéelo con las guías y póngalo en su posición apropiada.
Funcionnamiento del DVD utilizando visualizaciones en pantalla Cuando se presiona DISPLAY, la visualización en pantalla muestra la información del disco (título / capítulo / número de lista, tiempo transcurrido de reproducción, audio / idioma del subtítulo, y ángulo) e información (repetir la reproducción, modo reproducción, Karaoke vocal encendido / apagado, etc.). DISPLAY en el modo reproducción o parada 1 Presione para visualizar Visualizaciones en pantalla.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía para rápida consulta Fijaciones iniciales 1 2 3 Selección de IDIOMAS DEL DISCO [DVD solamente] Presione DVD para seleccionar el mode DVD. Seleccione “AUDIO” Presione ACTION en el modo de parada para visualizar MENU. Presione para seleccionar el artículo deseado. Presione SET. IDIOMAS DEL DISCO Todos los idiomas ofrecidos en el disco pueden ser ajustados, Si el idioma ajustado no es ofrecido en el disco, se seleccionará el idioma original del disco.
Visión desde otro ángulo [DVD solamente] Selección de vocal para los discos de Karaoke [DVD/Video CD] Algunos discos DVD tienen escenas que han sido filmadas simultáneamente desde un número de ángulos diferentes. Con estos discos, la misma escena podrá verse desde cada uno de estos ángulos diferentes utilizando el botón ANGLE. 1 Presione (o ) para seleccionar el ajuste deseado. Presione (o ) para ajustar. (DVD solamente) Presione ANGLE durante la reproducción para visualizar la pantalla de ángulo.
Index DECK & VCR A ACTION button .............................................. 8, 18 Accessories ......................................................... 4 ADD/DELETE button (Add or Delete a Channel) . 8, 19 Audio Broadcast types (Stereo/SAP/Mono) .... 26 Audio Mode (Playback, Recording) ................. 27 Auto Operation Functions ............................... 31 Auto Shut-Off .................................................... 33 B Batteries ..........................................................
