Panasonic PV-V4022 Operating Instructions page 3

Before Requesting Service Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
Connection
(BO : refers to "Basic Operations" Instruction book.)
(Rear connection shown.)
(AO : refers to "Advanced Operations" Instruction book.)
Power Correction
VCR
(HiFi)
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
No power...
• Set POWER button to on.
• Make sure power source is active.
R R
L
Recording & Playback Correction
AUDIO OUT
TV program cannot be recorded... • Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and
VIDEO OUT
TV.
• Check connections selection. (BO p. 4, AO p. 3)
• Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is
correctly set. (Channels [AO p. 12])
VCR
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)
(Mono)
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
R
channel to be recorded.
• Set recording start/stop times correctly. (BO p. 6) AUDIO OUT
• Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (BO p. 6) VIDEO OUT
• 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 channel
(3 or 4) (BO p. 4) or select LINE.
playback picture is noisy or contains 1 Connect VIDEO OUT jack on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN jack on Recording VCR.
streaks... • Set VCR/TV selector to "VCR." To monitor the dubbing, also connect a TV as shown.
• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (BO p. 3)
• Try Head Cleaning. (BO p. 3) 2 PV-V4522 : Connect AUDIO L/R OUT jacks on Playing VCR to AUDIO L/R IN jacks on
Special effects playback, picture may
• Set TV's Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust.
contain some vertical jitter when using PV-V4022 : Connect AUDIO OUT jack on Playing VCR to AUDIO IN jack on Recording VCR.
a TV with an Automatic Vertical Hold
In place of a Playing VCR, you can use other equipment, such as a Camcorder.
Control...
Simply connect the unit's Audio/Video outputs to the Recording VCR.
VCR cannot be controlled... • Make sure VCR power is on.
• Check Remote batteries.
Playing (Source) VCR
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
• Make sure Timer Record is not in progress.
1
Correction Insert pre-recorded tape.
Remote Control
• Make sure VCR power is on.
VCR cannot be remote controlled...
• Make sure Remote is in VCR mode.
• Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR. 2
(BO p. 7)
• Avoid any object blocking signal path.
• Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
• Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or
outdoor light may cause signal interference.
3 Press PLAY, then PAUSE/SLOW
ACTION and PROG buttons do not • Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and
immediately to enter PLAY/PAUSE mode.
respond... TV.
• Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2)
• Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
Miscellaneous Correction
4 Press PLAY to start dubbing.
• Make sure TV power is on.
Programs cannot be viewed on TV...
• Make sure TV is set to output of VCR. Playing VCR starts playback.
• Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and
TV.
• Set VCR/TV selector to "TV." (BO p. 5) 5
Press STOP to stop dubbing.
• Make sure proper signal source is selected.
Video cassette cannot be inserted... • Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing
you.
• Check if a tape is already in the unit. To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV
Video cassette cannot be removed... • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. 1
Turn your TV on and tune to the
Video cassette ejects when a • Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3) Recording VCR channel (CH3 or CH4).
recording is started or the power is
2
Set the VCR/ TV Selector on the
turned off for timer recording...
Recording VCR to "VCR."
In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) • To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate
continues to rotate... for about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from
Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search
mode. Note • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy
Guard will have poor quality results.
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Call Center for product
assistance at 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
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LSQT0523B(Advanced Operations) - Front
Special VCR Features
Tape Position Display Feature
To find out the present tape position.
Tape position is displayed for VHS-C
Cassettes type, tapes under 30 minutes, and
VCR
IN FROM ANT. TV
some other tapes, but the position is not
(HiFi) VIDEO IN 2 L-AUDIO IN2-R
OUT TO TV Front of VCR correct.
R
L
(Front Audio L/R Video IN jacks are
1
also provided) Press TAPE POSITION
R
L
AUDIO IN to detect tape position.
For Model PV-V4522 only
VIDEO IN VHF/UHF
• "DETECTING TAPE
DETECTING TAPE POSITION
POSITION" only
appears the first time
a cassette is inserted
IN FROM ANT. and it takes several
VCR
TV
(Mono) VIDEO IN 2 AUDIO IN 2 seconds for correct
OUT TO TV Front of VCR
indication to appear.
R
L
(Front Audio/Video IN jacks are
• The present tape
also provided)
position indication is
For Model PV-V4022 only BEG I N END displayed.
AUDIO IN
VHF/UHF
VIDEO IN
2
Press TAPE POSITION
to return to normal screen.
Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature
Recording VCR.
If Multi-brand feature is used (page 2), and this
feature is set to on, a warning appears
whenever an invalid key is pressed in TV mode.
1
Press ACTION to display menu.
Recording (Editing) VCR
2 Press to select
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON REMOTE WARNING
AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH and press
Insert blank tape with record tab. VCR' S OUTPUT CH :3
or OFF.
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON • If "OFF," remote
warning will not appear
Press INPUT* to set VCR Input mode to LINE1
if invalid key is pressed.
for Video Input (Rear) or to LINE2 for Video
Input (Front). (See "Selecting the Input Mode" 3
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
below.)
Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW
Auto Shut-Off Feature
immediately to enter REC/PAUSE mode.
The power shuts off at a preset time.
The operation of steps 4 and 5 must be done on both playing
1
and recording VCRs at the same time.
Press ACTION to display menu.
Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing.
2 Press to select
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
Recording VCR starts recording. REPEAT PLAY :OFF
AUTO SHUT-OFF.
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH Press repeatedly to
VCR' S OUTPUT CH :3
change shutoff time as
SELECT : SET :
Press STOP to stop dubbing. shown below.
EXIT : ACT I ON
OFF
Selecting the Input Mode
Method 1:
2 Hours
Press INPUT repeatedly.
Channel Number ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ LINE1 ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ LINE2
4 Hours
Method 2:
Press CH / .
6 Hours
Display will change as below.
1 2 3
3
(CABLE) (TV)
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
LINE2 LINE1 125 or 69
• "L1" or "L2" lights on Multi-Function Display • The shut-off countdown will not
Note
(about 4 sec.) when LINE1 or LINE2 is function during Play or Record.
selected.
• LINE1: For rear audio/video connection.
LINE2: For front audio/video connection. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
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On-Screen Displays (OSD)
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature On-Screen Displays (OSD)
When set to "ON," picture is displayed
Function & Channel Displays
Blank Tape/
regardless of signal strength.
No Video Signal Indications
When a function button
CH 0 8
1 When blank tape is detected during play,
is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or
Press ACTION to display menu.
you change channels, or the current channel has no signal (with
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
a 5 second display Weak Signal Display feature (p. 10) set to
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON appears.
OFF), the TV screen will turn solid blue.
AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR' S OUTPUT CH :3
SELECT :
EXIT : ACT I ON
VCR Status & Clock Displays
2 Press to select
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL To display or remove Function Status
ANTENNA : CABLE
and display CHANNEL. overlay at right,
AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF Press to select
➛ press DISPLAY*.
Rec Time Remaining
WEAK SIGNAL
(OTR mode only.
DISPLAY, and press
SELECT : SET :
See p. 5 of Basic
EXIT : ACT I ON to set ON or OFF.
Operations book.)
• ON: Picture is displayed despite signal
condition an may have poor quality. Broadcast Audio
OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal Being Received
is weak or non-existent. (For Model PV-V4522 only)
• Selecting ON has no effect on connected
equipment with blue back feature.
Warning and Instruction Displays
3
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
OSD Caution
VCR Lock Feature If you attempt to set or review a Timer
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
PRESSING ACTION KEY Recording and the Clock is not set...
When set to ON, all operations except for timer
record and tape eject are prohibited. Useful for
households with small children.
to set ON
To turn on, hold down
TURN VCR OFF After a Timer Program has been set...
REC on the VCR in Stop
VCR LOCK ACT I VATED mode with no tape FOR TIMER RECORDING
inserted for 7 sec.
(Please ignore the NO
CASSETTE warning.)
To turn off, repeat above. If you press REC on the remote
CHECK CASSETTE
control or VCR, and a cassette is
VCR LOCK OFF RECORD TAB
inserted with no record tab...
If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC
• VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if clock is set.
NO CASSETTE
on the remote control or VCR without
a cassette inserted...
TO CANCEL TIMER REC If you press POWER or STOP during
PRESS POWER THEN
a Timer Recording...
STOP KEY (visible in VCR mode only)
REC
VIDEO HEADS MAY
NEED CLEANING
PLEASE INSERT HEAD If head cleaning becomes necessary
CLEANING CASSETTE
while playing back a tape...
OR REFER TO MANUAL
END :PLAY
If you press a function button other
VCR LOCK ACTIVATED
than STOP/EJECT or POWER while
the VCR is in VCR Lock mode...
REMOTE CONTROL IS SET If you press an invalid key on the
TO TV MODE remote while in TV mode...
USE VCR : VCR KEY
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
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Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR's Output Channel
Press ACTION
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
to display MENU.
AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR' S OUTPUT CH :3
SELECT :
EXIT : ACT I ON
Language Channels Clock
1) Press to select 1) Press to select 1) Press to select
language item. CHANNEL. CLOCK.
(Only when Auto Clock
is set.)
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL VCR CLOCK CHANNEL VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
REPEAT PLAY :OFF ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO CLOCK SET
REMOTE WARNING :ON AUTO SET MANUAL 1) Press
AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH CLOCK.
VCR' S OUTPUT CH :3
Current Time
SELECT : SET : SELECT : SELECT :
Channel
EXIT : ACT I ON EXIT : ACT I ON EXIT : ACT I ON
2) Press repeatedly. 2) Press to select 2) Press to select
REC 1 2 : 0 0AM CH 02
Counter
0 : 25 -0 : 1 2 : 3 4
"ANTENNA," then "MANUAL," and press
STEREO SP
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SAP REPEAT PLAY :OFF press to set . (For Auto Clock Set,
MONO REMOTE WARNING :ON
select "AUTO CLOCK
AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF your antenna system
2) Press
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR' S OUTPUT CH :3 ("TV" or "CABLE.") SET.")
"TIME ZONE
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL VCR CLOCK CHANNEL ADJUST"
Tape Speed SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO CLOCK SET
(See p. 3 of Basic AUTO SET MANUAL
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF
For English TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
Operations book.)
VCR RELOJ CANAL
REPETICION :INACT SELECT : SET : SELECT : SET :
AVISO/CONT.REMOTO :ACT EXIT : ACT I ON EXIT : ACT I ON
APAGADO AUTOMATICO :INACT
LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPAÑOL 3) Press to select
("TIME ZONE ADJUST"
These displays will alert you to a missed CANAL DE SALIDA :3
"AUTO SET," then appears only when
and press
operation or provide further instructions.
ELEGIR : FIJAR : press . auto clock is set.)
SAL I R : ACT I ON subtract or add
• If you use Cable hour(s) as necessary.
For Spanish VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
Page
Box, set it to the
9 /29 / 20 20 0 2 SUN SUN 2 2 : --PM
3) Press ACTION.
MAGNETO. HORL. CANAL PBS channel in your
REPRISE LECTURE : NON DST:ON
MESSAGE D' ERREUR : OUI time zone. • "TIME ZONE
SELECT HOUR
COUPURE AUTO : NON
See page 6 of LANGUAGE/IDIOMA : FRANÇAIS ADJUST" returns to
SELECT : SET :
CA SORTIE : 3 VCR VCR CLOCK CLOCK CHANNEL CHANNEL
Basic Operations EXIT : ACT I ON "0" if clock is set
book SEL. : REGLER: manually.
3) Press and
QUITTER : ACT I ON
to select and set
For French
CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
the date, time, and
CANCEL : STOP CANCEL : STOP DST (Daylight
3) Press ACTION to exit.
Saving Time).
See page 6 of
• After Channel Auto
Basic Operations Set is finished, Auto 4) Press ACTION to
book
Clock Set will be start the Clock and
performed. exit this mode.
See page 3 of
Basic Operations
book
VCR's Output Channel
Add or Delete a Channel
1) Press to select
See page 5 of "VCR'S OUTPUT CH."
To add channel:
Basic Operations
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL Select channel with NUMBER keys and
book REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
press ADD/DLT.
AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR' S OUTPUT CH :3
CHANNEL 08 ADDED
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
See page 6 of
2) Press .
Basic Operations
book VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
IF YOU PRESS ACTION
To delete channel:
KEY, VCR ' S OUTPUT CH
SWITCHES TO CH 4.
Select channel with CH
keys and press ADD/DLT.
See page 3 of
Basic Operations
3) Press ACTION.
CHANNEL 08 DELE TED
book
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
PLEASE TUNE YOUR TV TO
CH 4.
See page 10
After 3 seconds
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
REPEAT PLAY :OFF DST (Daylight Saving Time)
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR' S OUTPUT CH :4 VCR auto adjusts clock for DST.
Spring (First Sunday in April)
See pages 2, 10 SELECT : SET : DST:ON ➛ Sets clock ahead one hour.
EXIT : ACT I ON
Autumn (Last Sunday in October)
• To Make Corrections,
DST:ON ➛ Turns clock back one hour.
repeat steps 1) ~ 3).
• If your area does not observe Daylight
Saving Time, select DST:OFF.
• Keep these time changes in mind when
programming VCR for timer recordings.
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Video Cassette Recorder
Time Zone
Operating Instructions
Adjust
(Advanced Operations)
to select
For Basic operations, see the separate
"Basic Operations" instruction book.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0 PV-V4022/PV-V4522
Models No.
SELECT :
EXIT : ACT I ON
to select
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0
SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON
to
Table of Contents
Multi-Brand Control Feature ..................................... 2
Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS) ....................... 3
MTS Broadcast ( For Model PV-V4522 only ) .................. 4
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ( For Model PV-V4522 only ) ... 5
Tape Operation .................................................... 6, 7
Before Requesting Service ...................................... 8
/ or NUMBER
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ................................ 9
Special VCR Features ............................................ 10
On-Screen Displays (OSD) .................................... 11
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR's Output Channel ... 12
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Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
has determined that this product or product
model meets the E NERGY S TAR ®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,
operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
LSQT0523B
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com