Panasonic PV-D4734S Before Requesting Service, Power Solution, Recording & Playback Solution

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Before Requesting Service

Check the following points if you are having trouble with your DECK.

Power

Solution

No power…

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

 

Press POWER button 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)

 

 

Recording & Playback

Solution

TV program cannot be recorded...

Check connections between DECK, external

 

 

antenna, and TV.

 

Check channel selections.

 

Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is

 

 

correctly set. (Channels [p. 18])

 

Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (p. 6)

 

 

 

Timer recording cannot be

Confirm that clock is set to current time and date.

performed…

• Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on and

 

 

tuned to channel to be recorded.

 

Set recording start/stop times correctly. (p. 24)

 

Timer recording may not be performed or continued

 

 

if a power interruption occurs before or during a

 

 

Timer Recording, even after power is restored.

 

 

 

There is no playback picture, or the

Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output

playback picture is noisy or contains

 

channel (3 or 4) (p. 16) or select LINE.

streaks...

Set VCR/TV selector to “VCR.”

 

Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (p. 4)

 

Try Head Cleaning. (p. 4)

 

 

 

During special effects playback

Set TV’s Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then

picture may contain some vertical

 

adjust.

jitter when using a TV with an

 

 

Automatic Vertical Hold Control...

 

 

 

 

 

DECK cannot be controlled...

Make sure DECK power is on.

 

Check Remote batteries.

 

Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (p. 32)

 

Make sure Remote is in proper mode. (p. 28)

 

Make sure Timer Recording is not in progress.

 

 

Remote Control

Solution

DECK cannot be remote controlled...

Make sure DECK power is on.

 

Make sure Remote is in VCR mode.

 

Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on DECK. (p.9)

 

Avoid any object blocking signal path.

 

Check Remote batteries. (p. 4)

 

Exposing DECK remote sensor to direct fluorescent

 

 

or outdoor light may cause signal interference.

 

 

 

PROG buttons do not respond...

PROG functions are not available in COMPONENT

 

 

Video Output and S-VIDEO OUT. Set TV to either RF

 

 

IN or VIDEO IN. (p. 10)

 

Check Remote batteries. (p. 4)

 

Press VCR or DVD button for DVD/VCR mode. (p. 28)

 

 

 

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Contents Information For Your Initial SetupBasic ConnectionImportant Safeguards and Precautions Inside of product FCC CautionRegion Management Information ExampleBefore Using Table of Contents Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure DVD-RAM discs Built-in Head CleanerDeck & Cassette Information Disc HandlingSpecifications Definition of Terms DVDNumber keys Remote ControlLocation of Controls Bold Italic VCR and DVD FunctionsFront View of Deck Reset All Memory FunctionsSearch Rear View of Deck To enjoy Progressive Scan videoMulti Function Display Displays On Screen & Multi FunctionOn Screen Displays VCR AM/PMDSS Receiver Deck TV Deck TV Cable Box Deck TV ConnectionsBasic Connections Antenna or CableWith a Cable Box Deck Cable Box TV Connections For DVD Only enjoying higher picture qualityOther Connections You Can Connect With Two Cable BoxesAudio Connections Ready ChecklistConnecting Amplifier 2ch stereo system MP3To Optical Digital Audio Input Connector Firmly connect the cable to the connectorPlug VCR Power plug into an AC wall outlet Before doing Initial SetupInitial Setup Ready to Play Turn TV onPress ACTION* on remote to display Manual Clock SetEject Action Select Clock screenPress Action Reset Language, Channels, ClockPress Action to start Clock and exit this mode To display MenuAdd or Delete a Channel VCR’s Output ChannelDST Daylight Saving Time Eject VCR/TV Playback using Deck buttonsPlayback/ Record on a Tape SLOW+Record using Deck buttons Press OPEN/CLOSE Operation using Deck buttonsBasic DVD Operation To return to menu play stopsResume Function Auto-Power Off FunctionS. Virtual Surround Sound VCR Timer RecordingPower ADD/DLT ProgReview, Replace or Clear Program Contents Audio Receivable Broadcast TypesDisplay Audio Mode for Playback Audio Mode for RecordingVCR Operation Using Multi-Brand Control Multi-Brand Control FeatureMulti-Brand Control Setup DVD/VCRQuasar Number keysPanasonic Gold Star 15, 16Zero Search Tape OperationIndex Search Commercial SkipRepeat Play Tape SelectTape Position Display Auto Operation FunctionsVCR Lock Feature Special VCR FeaturesVCR/TV Selection Feature To turn off, repeat aboveWeak Signal Display Feature Auto Shut-Off FeatureFront DISPLAY, Multi Function Display Front Display ON/OFF FeatureRemote WARNING, Stop Still Pause Input RECPlaying Source VCR Recording Editing Deck Copying Your Tapes DubbingPress PLAY, then Pause Press REC, then STILL/PAUSE Subtitle Language DVD only Disc OperationAudio Soundtrack Language DVD only Press Angle repeatedly Picture Zoom DVD onlyPress Angle Desired angleDVD Menu DVD only Title Menu DVD onlyPress SET or Play Program Play CD only Program Repeat Play CD onlyTo select Random PLAY, To select Play ModeRandom Play CD only To begin random playVolume level is increased Setting the Volume Adjust DVD onlyVolume Adjust OFF Volume Adjust on Low volume level When played backDirect Navigator DVD-RAM Operation DVD-RAM onlyPlay a DVD-RAM Do steps 1 ~ 3 onPress Play List to clear Play List menu Example Play ListDate Or Number keys DVD Operation using On-Screen DisplaysPress To select an item, Press SET To return to normal screenDetailed Descriptions of each On-Screen Display Select Program or Play LIST, and press SET Direct Navigation ProgramRepeat Play mode see p Repeat play mode can be selected Deck information screen for Deck Operating modeCurrent operation is displayed Repeat Play mode example see p CHAPTER/TITLE Repeat Play DVD-VideoDo steps 1~3 at left MP3 PlaybackPress OPEN/CLOSE to close Do steps 1~3 on Jpeg PlaybackJpeg Slide-show MenuSet Zoom size Jpeg ZoomJpeg Rotation Set rotationSettings for DVD Operation Disc Languages DVD onlyAudio Output DVD only DVD OperationTV Mode DVD only Still Mode DVD onlyExample To select Progressive OUT,Code Language Language Code List9072 Chinese 8373 Singhalese 9085 Zulu Remote control or Deck without a cassette Inserted If you attempt to set or review a TimerIf you press REC on the remote control or Deck If you press Stop or Power during a TimerRecording & Playback Solution Before Requesting ServicePower Solution Remote Control SolutionPlay fails to start even when Play is Miscellaneous SolutionPrograms cannot be viewed on TV Mail-In Service Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsNpcparts@panasonic.com Customer Services DirectoryFor Your Information You may also contact us directly atMedidasdeseguridadyprecaucionesimportantes Precauciones DE Seguridad Guía para rápida consultaPara Ant/Cable DVD/VCR TV Programación fácil para la grabación con temporizador Grabación normal 030Operaciones básicas del DVD Cambio del idioma de subtítulos Vídeo DVD solamente Fijaciones inicialesSelección de Idiomas DEL Disco DVD solamente Visión desde otro ángulo DVD solamenteUtilización de un menú de títulos DVD solamente Selección de vocal para los Discos de Karaoke DVD solamenteCambio del idioma de la pista de sonido DVD solamente Utilización de un menú de DVD DVD solamenteFuncionamiento de la ejecución de MP3/JPEG Index Deck & VCRInformation LSQT0796 a