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Panasonic PV-D4735
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PV-D4735S
DVD/VCR DECK
Operating Instructions
Model No.
Connections and Initial Setup Procedures are on pages 12 to 17.
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,
operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
(Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.)
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK
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For Your InformationVCR Operation DVD OperationBasic OperationInitial Setup
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Panasonic PV-D4735 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD VCR Combo
BrandPanasonic
ModelPV-D4735
Video FormatNTSC
DVD PlaybackYes
VCR PlaybackYes
Recording FormatVHS
Remote ControlYes
DVD PlayerYes
VCRYes
Progressive ScanNo
TV TunerNo
Video Playback FormatMPEG-2
Audio Playback FormatDolby Digital
Output Resolution480i
Playable Disk TypesDVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playable File FormatsJPEG
ConnectionsComposite Video, Audio (RCA)

Summary

Important Safeguards and Precautions

Installation Precautions

Instructions for power source, plug types, and cord safety during installation.

Unit Usage and Environmental Precautions

Guidance on unit placement, ventilation, and avoiding water or extreme temperatures.

Service and Safety Checks

Instructions for self-service, replacement parts, and safety checks by technicians.

Safety Precautions

General Warnings

Warnings to prevent fire or shock hazards by avoiding exposure to rain or moisture.

Electrical Shock Precautions

Instructions to prevent electric shock by ensuring proper plug insertion.

FCC Compliance and Region Information

Information on FCC rules, interference, and DVD region management.

Before Using

Head Cleaning Procedures

Guidance on cleaning video heads, including using a head cleaning cassette.

DECK Exterior Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the unit's exterior surfaces and ventilation holes.

VCR Picture Quality Features

Explanation of Digital Auto Picture and Digital Auto Tracking for improved video.

DECK & Cassette Information

Preventing Accidental Tape Erasure

Method to prevent accidental recording by breaking off the tape's record tab.

DVD-RAM Disc Requirements

Conditions and types of DVD-RAM discs supported for playback.

Disc Handling Precautions

Guidelines for handling discs to avoid fingerprints, dirt, and scratches.

Specifications

Definition of DVD Terms

Explanations of terms like Angle, Chapter Number, DVD, and Playback Control.

Location of Controls

Remote Control Layout

Diagram and description of all buttons on the remote control.

Front View of DECK

Disc Removal Procedure

Step-by-step guide for removing a disc if it cannot be ejected normally.

Resetting Memory Functions

Procedure to reset all unit memory functions to factory defaults.

Location of Controls (continued)

Rear View of DECK Connections

Diagram identifying all input and output terminals on the rear panel.

Progressive Scan Video Setup

Instructions for connecting and enabling progressive scan output for DVDs.

On Screen Displays Light-up Indicators

VCR On-Screen Display Information

Details on VCR status, clock, and function displays shown on screen.

DECK Light-up Indicators

Explanation of the various indicator lights on the DECK and their meanings.

Connections

Basic Connection Guide

Provides basic connection diagrams for TV and antenna/cable.

Other Connections

Cable Box Connection Diagrams

Illustrations for connecting with one or two cable boxes.

DVD High Picture Quality Connections

Specific connections for S-Video and Component Video for enhanced DVD output.

Connections (continued)

Analog Audio Connections

Steps for connecting an amplifier using analog audio outputs.

Digital Audio Output Information

Details on audio formats from the optical digital audio output connector.

Connecting Amplifier (5.1 ch Surround system) [Digital connection]

Optical Digital Audio Cable Notes

Guidance and cautions for connecting an optional optical digital audio cable.

Initial Setup for Basic Connections (Ready to Play)

Initial Setup Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for the initial setup process.

Initial Setup

Manual Clock Setting

Procedure for manually setting the clock if auto-set is incomplete.

Reset Language, Channels, Clock

Language Setting

How to select the desired language for the unit's menus and displays.

Channel Setup

Procedure for setting up channels, including antenna type and auto-scan.

Clock Setting Procedures

Guide to setting the clock manually or automatically.

VCRs Output Channel

Time Zone Adjustment

How to adjust the time zone for accurate clock settings.

Channel Management

Instructions for adding or deleting channels using the remote.

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Information on automatic DST adjustments and manual settings.

Playback Record on a Tape

Tape Playback Guide

Steps for inserting a tape and initiating playback.

Playback Special Features

Using search, pause, still, frame-by-frame, and slow-motion playback.

Playback Using DECK Buttons

How to perform playback functions using buttons directly on the DECK.

Record on a Tape

Recording Process

Steps for recording a program, including selecting channel and speed.

One Touch Recording

How to start recording immediately or set recording length.

Recording Using DECK Buttons

How to start recording using buttons directly on the DECK.

Basic DVD Operation

DVD Playback Steps

Instructions for selecting DVD mode, inserting disc, and starting playback.

DVD Navigation with Menus

How to use Title Menus and DVD Menus for navigation.

Playback Using DECK Buttons

Basic DVD playback controls using buttons on the DECK unit.

DVD Playback Features

Scene Search and Skipping

How to perform forward/reverse scene search and chapter/track skipping.

Virtual Surround Sound (V.S.S.)

How to activate and use the virtual surround sound feature.

Resume Functionality

How the unit remembers the playback position for resuming later.

Video CD Menu Navigation

Using VCD playback control features without accessing the main menu.

Timer Recording

Programming Timer Recordings

Step-by-step guide to set up timer recordings for channels and times.

VCR Operation

Cancelling Timer Recordings

How to cancel an active timer recording from the program list.

DSS Receiver Recording Notes

Important considerations when recording programs via a DSS receiver.

MTS Broadcast VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System

Receivable Broadcast Types

Information on different audio broadcast types and their on-screen display.

VCR Operation

Audio Mode Selection for Recording

How to select audio modes (Stereo, SAP, Mono) for recording.

Audio Mode Selection for Playback

How to select audio modes for playback of Hi-Fi stereo tapes.

Multi-Brand Control Feature

Setting Up TV Control

Guide to setting the remote control to operate a television.

Using Multi-Brand Control

How to select VCR, DVD, or TV mode for remote functions.

TV Brand Code Numbers

Important Notes for TV Control

Additional notes regarding TV brand code setup and compatibility.

Tape Operation

Search System Functions

How to use Index Search and Zero Search to locate recordings.

Commercial Skip Feature

How to skip recorded portions of a tape automatically.

VCR Operation

Repeat Playback Setup

How to configure the unit to repeatedly play a recording.

Auto Operation Functions

Details on Auto Play, Auto Rewind, and Auto Play Eject features.

Tape Operation (continued)

Selecting Tape Length

How to select tape length for accurate tape position display.

Tape Position Display

How to view the current tape position and remaining tape.

Special VCR Features

Weak Signal Display Feature

Option to display picture regardless of signal strength.

Auto Shut-Off Feature

Setting the automatic power-off timer for the unit.

Special VCR Features (continued)

VCRTV Selection Mode

How to set the VCR/TV selection to automatic or manual.

Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)

Dubbing Connection Setup

Wiring diagrams for connecting VCRs or camcorders for dubbing.

Selecting Input Mode for Dubbing

How to select the correct input mode for video and audio signals.

Disc Operation

DVD Subtitle Language Selection

How to select or change the subtitle language for DVD playback.

DVD Audio Soundtrack Language

How to select or change the audio soundtrack language for DVD playback.

DVD Operation

Multiple Angle Viewing

How to view scenes from multiple camera angles on DVD-Video discs.

Karaoke Vocal Selection

How to select vocal tracks for karaoke discs (DVD/Video CD).

DVD Picture Zoom Function

How to enlarge specific portions of a DVD picture during playback.

Disc Operation (continued)

Program Play for Video CDCD

How to program specific tracks and order for VCD/CD playback.

DVD Operation

Program Repeat Play for Video CDCD

How to set a programmed sequence to repeat playback.

Disc Operation (continued)

Random Play for Video CDCD

How to play tracks in a random order for VCD/CD playback.

DVD Operation

DVD Title Menu Navigation

How to select desired titles from a DVD's title menu.

DVD Special Menu Navigation

How to navigate and use special menus on DVD discs.

DVD-RAM Operation (DVD-RAM only)

Playing DVD-RAM Discs

Steps for playing back recorded or edited DVD-RAM discs.

Direct Navigator Usage

How to use the Direct Navigator to find and play titles on DVD-RAM.

Play List

Play List Navigation Notes

Important notes regarding Play List features and limitations.

DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays

Displaying Disc Information

How to display title, chapter, and time information for the disc.

Displaying DECK Information

How to display DECK operational status like playback mode.

Detailed Descriptions of each On-Screen Display

DVD-Video On-Screen Information

Detailed explanation of on-screen displays for DVD-Video discs.

Video CDCD On-Screen Information

Detailed explanation of on-screen displays for Video CD/CD discs.

DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued)

DVD-RAM On-Screen Information

Detailed explanation of on-screen displays for DVD-RAM discs.

DECK information screen (for DECK)

Repeat Play Mode Selection

How to select and change the repeat play mode for the DECK.

Surround Sound Settings

Information regarding surround sound settings for DVD playback.

DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued)

Repeat Play Mode Examples

Illustrations showing repeat play modes for different disc types.

MP3 JPEG Playback Operation

MP3 File Playback

How to select and play MP3 files from a disc.

JPEG File Playback

How to select and play JPEG image files from a disc.

MP3 Playback Modes

Selecting playback modes for MP3 files: Normal, Single Repeat, Folder Repeat, Disc Repeat.

MP3 JPEG Playback Operation (continued)

JPEG Image Playback

How to play back JPEG images and navigate through them.

JPEG Slide-show Function

How to view JPEG files automatically displayed as a slide-show.

JPEG Zoom and Rotation

JPEG Zoom Functionality

How to enlarge portions of JPEG images and adjust zoom ratio.

JPEG Image Rotation

How to rotate JPEG images 90 degrees clockwise during playback.

Settings for DVD Operation

DVD Disc Language Settings

How to set preferences for disc audio, subtitle, and menu languages.

DVD Audio Output Configuration

How to select the audio output format from the optical digital audio connector.

DVD Still Mode Adjustment

Setting options for still mode to reduce jitter or improve clarity.

DVD TV Mode Selection

How to set the screen display style for widescreen video playback.

Audio Output (DVD only)

Recommended Audio Output Settings

Recommended settings for audio output based on amplifier type.

Settings for DVD Operation (continued)

DVD Still Mode Details

Detailed explanation of Still Mode settings (AUTO, FIELD, FRAME).

DVD TV Mode Details

Detailed explanation of TV Mode settings (Pan & Scan, Letterbox, 16:9).

PROGRESSIVE OUT

Progressive Scan Notes

Important notes regarding progressive scan compatibility and setup.

Language Code List

Warning and Instruction Displays

Before Requesting Service

Power Troubleshooting

Steps to resolve issues related to power and auto-off functions.

Recording and Playback Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems with recording and playback.

Remote Control Troubleshooting

Steps to resolve issues when the remote control is not working.

DVDVideo CDCD Troubleshooting

Disc Playback Troubleshooting

Solutions for playback failures, picture distortion, and search issues.

General Disc Operation Issues

Troubleshooting for language selection, angle changes, and disc removal.

Limited Warranty

Warranty Coverage Details

Information on what is covered under the limited warranty and for how long.

Mail-In Service Instructions

Procedures and address for sending the product for mail-in service.

Customer Services Directory

Product Information and Support

Contact information for product assistance, parts, and accessories.

Service Information for Puerto Rico

Contact details for customer service and factory service center in Puerto Rico.

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