Before Requesting Service; Recording And Playback - Panasonic Omnivision PV-V4620 Operating Instructions Manual

Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
Power Correction
No power... « Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet,
+ Set POWER button to on.
* Make sure power source is active.
Recording & Playback Correction
TV program cannot be recorded... Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV.
Check hook up selection. (P.4~5)
Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is correctly set.
(Channels (P.38])
Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.40)
Timer recording cannot be performed... Check clock is set to current time and date.
Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on and tuned to
channel to be recorded.
Set recording start/stop times correctly. (P.12)
Make sure POWER button is set to off. (P.12, 13)
Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power
interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during, a
Timer Recording, even after power is restored,
es
There is no playback picture, or the playback Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel (3 or 4)
picture is noisy or contains streaks... (P.6) or select LINE.
Set VCR/TV selector to "VCR."
Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.41)
Try Head Cleaning. (P.41)
Special effects playback, picture may contain Set TV's Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust.
some vertical jitter when using a TV with an
Automatic Vertical Hold Control...
VCR cannot be controlled... Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.36)
Make sure remote is in proper mode. (P.20)
Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
Remote Control Correction
ACTION and PROG/VCR+ buttons cannot be e Press VCR button for VCR mode. (P.20)
used... * Check remote Batteries. (P.4)
Miscellaneous Correction
Programs cannot be viewed on TV... * Set VCR/TV selector to "TV." (P.9)
e Make sure proper signal source is selected.
Video cassette cannot be inserted... e Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing you.
e Insure no other tape is inside unit.
Video cassette cannot be removed... * Completely insert Power Plug into AC outlet
Video cassette ejects when a recording is started] +» Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.40)
or the power is turned off for timer recording...
forth excessively... signal, top of TV screen may be bent or unstable during
playback. Slowly turn TV horizontal Hold control to correct. If
your TV has no horizontal Hold control or adjusting control is
ineffective, contact your nearest TV service center.
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for
product assistance at 201-348-9090.
To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
44 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262).