Panasonic"

Video Casse_e Recorder

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Operating Instructions (Basic Operations)
For advanced operations, see the separate "Advanced Operations" instruction book.

Models

PV-V4022/PV-V4522

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards and Precautions.. Before Using.. Connections and Initial Setup (Ready to Play). Playback / Record on a Tape.. Timer Recording.. Location of Controls.. Spanish Limited (EspaSol) Quick Use Guide. Warranty.. 4

9, 10, 11 12

AS an ENERGY STAR Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. (Gu/a para rdpida consulta en espaSol esta incluida.)
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Important

FOR ALL INSTRUCTIONS. THE MANUAL HEED AND ON

Safeguards

RETAIN IN I 1 ALL THE WARNINGS UNIT

and Precautions

OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION SAFE ANTENNA AND CASLE CONNECTION g an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment, be suns the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against butit up static charges and voltage surges. El_tdca4 Code, ANSI/NFPA _ _ 70 in Canada, part 1 of the Canadldn Electhcal Cocie provides information with I Section to proper grounding ___=_.'_', respect 810 of the Nat icP.al of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unff, size of grounding conduct e_, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES OR CIRCU I'FS An outside antenna system should be local ed well away from power lines, electric light or power circuits and where it will never come into contact with these power sources if it should happen to fall. When inslaiting an outside antenna, extreme care should be taken to avoid touching power lines, circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal. Because of the hazarda involve_, antenna installation should be left to a professional. ]
YOUR SAFETY, READ AND SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTALLATION POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit or kl this manual. If necessary, have your Electric Utility Servzce Company or Video Products Dealer verify the power source in your home POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG As a safety feature, this Video product comes with either a polarized power cord plug (one blade is wider than the other), or a three-wire grounding type plug. 2
pOLARrZED PLUG CAUTION: This plug will only fit into an outlet one way. If you cannot fully insert the plug, try reversing it. If it still will not fit, have an electrician install the proper wall outlet. DO not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug. GROLINDtNG PLUS CAUTION: This plug will only fit into a three-hole grounding outlet. If necessary, have an electrician install the proper outlet. DO not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug. 3 POWER CORD Make sure power cords are routed so that they are not likely to have anyth _mS rest on them, roll over them, or be _ the wayof walking traffic. If an extension cord is used, make sure it also has either a polarized or grounded plug and that the cords can be securely connected. Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cra_ed wire insulation are hazardou_s and shOuld be replaced by a qualified service technician. Overloaded outlets and extet_ion cords are fire hazards and should be avoided. DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION ROLES Ventitatior= openlege in the cabinet release heat generated during operation. If they are blocked, heat build-up inside the unit can cause failures that may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes. For protection, follow these rides: a. Never cover ventllegon slots or the unit whtle in use, or operate the unit when placed on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface. b. Avoid buiftgn installation, such as a book case or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided. AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES Do not place the unit over or near any kind of heater or radiator, in direct suniight, inside a closed vehicle, etc. Co not move the unit suddenly between areas of extrerr_ temperature variation, If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense in the unit and on the tape. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

USING THE VIDEO UNIT I If the unit has been in storage or mOved to a new Iocaticn, refer first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards. 1 KEEP THIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE OF ANY KIND. 2 IF EQUIPMENT IS EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG IMPACT, unplug the unit and have it inspected by a qualif_d se_'ic_ t_hniclan before use= 3 DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM During a lightning storm, whether indoom or outdoors, or before leaving the unit unused for e xt e_'lded periods of time, dis4;orN_eet all'equipment from the power source as well as the antenna and cable system. 4 WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN Never expose the unit to rain or water. DO NOT OPERATE if liquid has been spilled into the unit. Immedletefy unplug the unit and have it inspected by a service technician. Fire and shock hazards can result rein electrical shorts caused by liquid contact irmlde, Never drop or push any object through openings in the unit. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can cause electric shock or fire hazard. Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set as this may cause eieclrieal interference, Keep all magnets away from electronic equipment, USING ACCESSORIES Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards, CLEANING THE UNIT Unplug the unit, Then, usa a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cteantng fluids, aerosols, or forced air that could overspray, or seep into the unit and cause electrical shOCk. Any substance such as wax, adhesive tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adverSely affe:t internal parts.

SERWCE

DO NOT SERVICE TUIS PRODUCT YOURSELF If* alter carefully following the detailed operating instructions, this Video product does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adlust ments not deschbed in the manual. Unplug the unit and contact a quaitfied service technician. IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUtRED Make sure the service technlc_an USeS only pads specdicd by the manufacturer, or those having the same safety characteristics as the original parts. The use of unaut hodzl_l substitutes may result in,ire, electric shock, or other hazards. }'lAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK Alter any service or repairs to the unit. request the se_ice technician to conduct a thorough safety check as described in the manufacture's service literature to ensure that the video unit is in safe operating condition. to slot, rain fully or insert. nepas la fiche
damage to the unit. An appliance and cad combination shOuld be moved with care, Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. - Carefully follow all operating instructions and use the manufacturer's recommended accessories when operating this unit or connecting it to any other equipment

Safety Precautions

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This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause eJectrie shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.
FCC Warning: Any unauthorized user's authority changes to operate, or modifications -2to this equipment would void the

Congratulations

on your new purchase! With proper use, this dependable product will provide years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. Old or damaged Video Head tapes may clog heads.
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Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased (Serial number is on From on back of VCR.) tag Dealer Address Dealer Model Phone NO. No.
play if clogging is detected, To remove screen, press PLAY. Screen-right appears dudng Use "dry" cleaning type head cassette only.

Sedal No.

(Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.) Follow cleaning tape instructions carefully. Excessive use of tape can shorten head life.
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holes. You may moisten cloth with nonabrasive. antistatic cleaner/polisher. Caution: Alcohol and vadous solvents could damage finish.

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Power Source: [] Model remote RF Coaxial
120 V AC, 60 Hz Approx. 18 W (PV-V4022) Approx. 23 W (PV-V4522)

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PV-V4522 shown.

Power off

Video Signal: Video Recording System: Audio Track: Approx. 2.5 W (PV-V4022) Approx. 3.0 W (PV-V4522) EIA Standard NTSC color 4 rotary heads helical scanning system 1 track (Normal) 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound PV-V4522) VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 - 69 MJdband A - I (14 ~ 22) Superband J - W (23 - 36) Hyperband AA - EEE (37 - 64) Lowband A-5 ~ A-t (95 - 99) Special CABLE channel 5A (01) Ultraband 65 - 94, 100 - C ~ 40 C (41 F - 104 F) 10 % ~ 75 % 2.5 kg (6.0 Ibs). 360 (_/) x 93 (H) x 242 (D) mm 14-3/16" (W) x 3-11/16" (H) x 9-9/16" batteries. Note: (D) inch are subject _!,

OneTouch Recording (record in progress) Press REC repeatedly to set length as follows: 30 min. _- 1 hr. -_ 1:30 -_- 2:00 _- 3:00._.-_I=_._ -_- 4:00 _'- exit. - _ I:I:_ The VCR shuts off at the length set. Record one station, watch another Press VC P./rv ("VCR" goes out on Mulfi Function Display), _'-_; _=! : " ___-_

Frame by Frame Picture

Press PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode. _.- Press PLAY to release.
select channels at'IV (recordingcontinues). _ Select channels atVCR (in STOP or PAUSE mode) Press vcRrrv ("VCR" lights up on Multi Function Display), --_ select channels at VCR.

Slow Motion Picture

Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in Stillmode. -_ Press PLAY to release.
These features work best in SP or SLP mode. The sound will be muted. To reduce picture noise, see "Manual Tracking Control" on p. 3. After VCR is in Still or Slow mode 3 minutes, it auto switches to Stop mode to protect the tape and the video heads.
Watching one channel and reGording _ :- ,.< __ _,_ ___ _. _- : et_
another is not possible when using Cable Box or DSS Receiver. After 5 minutes in Pause mode, VCR stops to protect the tape and the video heads.

3 Press

STOP to stop tape.
Press nEW or FF in Stop mode to Rewind or Fast Forward tape. Press EJECT on remote, or STOP/EJECT on VCR to eject tape. This video recorder, equipped with HQ (High Quality) system, is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Only use tapes with the mark. Only tapes tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour machines are recommended. Auto Operation Play Functions
Insert a tape _'- Power comes on -_ Play starts if no record tab (see p. 3). Auto Rewind Play Forward Fast 3 "- Tape end -_ Rewind
Play Auto Eject (Repeat Play must be off) Play _- Tape end -_ Rewind
-_ Tape ejects if no record tab

*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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1) Press 2) Press

PROG*. to display program screen.
1) Set record DATE, Today press AV to select: 1-31= one time, or DAILY= MON~ FRI, L 8--9.-.31-1 -- 2,.. 6 or WEEKLY= same time 7 SELECTA I S_dection Order DALLY each week and press. (SAT). (MON) (SUN) 2) Set remaining items, press A. to select and press to set START/STOP times, CH(channel) or LINE input (p. 3), and tape speed (p. 3).

Examole

Panasonio Consumer Electronics Company; ' Division of Matsushlta Electric Corporation of America, One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonls Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Eleoh-lc of Puerto Rico, Inc. AVE. 65 de Infanteda, Km. 9.5 San Gabdst Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

PANASONIC VHS VCR

Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasenic Sales Company (collectively referredto as =the Warrantor") will repairor replace this product with new or refurbished parts or equivalent product, free of charge in the USA or Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanshipas follows(all time periods commence from the date of the original purchase): PARTS- ONE (1) YEAR LABOR - NINETY (90) DAYS - Non-rechargoablebattedss are not warranted. (if included)- New video tape in exchange for defectivevideo tape for five (5) days. For assistance in the continerdal U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the productto: Panasonic Services Company Customer Servlcenter Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive. McAIlen, TX 78503 In Puerto Ricocontact the Panasonic Sales Company. Tel. (787)750-4300 Fax. (787)768-29f O When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include a letterdetailing the complaintand providea day time phone number where you can be reached. IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATIN G DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE, CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE. Also, the purchaser will be responsiblefor shippingthe unit to the above address. This warranty is extended onlyto the original purchaser. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur duringnormal use. The warranty does not coverdamage whichoccursin shipment, or failures which are caused by productsnot supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification,faulty installation,set-up adjustments,improperantenna, inadequatesignal pickup, improperinsertionofconsumables,maladjustmentof consumercontrols,improper operation, power line surge, impropervoltage supply, lightningdamage, commercial use such as hotel,office, restaurant,or other businessor rental use of the productor service !_ by anyone other than a PANASONIC VHS VCR authorized repair facility, or damage that is atlributable to acts of God. LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL !i DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES) RESULTING _ FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCTS, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not atow the excuson or rotatoR of ncdenta or consequenta ,; damages or hmlfatlonson how long an imphedwarranty lasts, sothe above exclusionsor limdationsmay not apply to you. This warrantygivesyou specificlegal dghts and you may also haveother dghts whichvary from state to state.

Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo will playback with true stereo sound. Standard stereo tapes will playback in monaural sound. To listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback, the VCR AUDIO (L/R) jacks must be connected to a stereo "iV or an external stereo amp and speakers. (See page 4.) If tracking is adjusted dudng playback, Hi-Fi audio may revert to normal audio. Hi-Fi and normal audio playback volume level may differ.
if a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. -5-

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.
S_A_H _WTER W*O_X _UaER I _KEYS
Press SEARCH* to display SEARCH in Stop or Play mode, and then press NUMBER keys to select recording number. To calculate number, see below. Press FF or REW on the remote to start search.
Locates end point of recording for continuity.

1 Press SEARCH

twice to display SEARCH in Stop or Play mode. Press FF on the remote to start PROGRAM END SEARCH. To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.
FO_W_ R_E_S_ S_A_ Fr SF_CH _EW
Play begins at search end. To search forward or back 1 index, press FF or REW on the remote or VCR while screen left is displayed (10 sec.). TO cancel, press PLAY or STOP.

Examples of Program

F_ -lit Progr=_ 1

End Search.

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FiLQ__. 2

TO Calculate Index Number

" End Point

Example 1 : To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.

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End Poin_tt

II _,,.2

exceeds a few seconds [If search in BLANK area.
Example 2: To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.
Upon locating end point, search continues 7 sec. past end point, -,- tape rewinds to 10 sec. before end paint, tape plays to end point and stops,
_ indicates start points of each recording.

If Program End Search is started very close to an index mark, that mark may be skipped over. To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.
If Index Search is started very close to an index mark, that index mark may not be counted in the search.
Set to playback a recording over and over.
VCR fast forwards (skips)over 1~3 minutes of recorded tape.

1 Press ACTION

*uTo _u_

to display menu.

Press AV to select REPEAT PLAY and press to set ON or OFF. ON : Play repeats at tape end or if unrecorded portion over 30 sec. is detected.

1 Press

CM/ZERO

in Play mode.

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Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to change skip time as shown below.

I SEI ECT

1st Press ----1 min Skip
ACTION to return to normal screen.

2nd Press 42

rain Skip min Skip

3rd Press---_3

No indication appears. To quicPJy return to a specified tape location.

1 Press DISPLAY

during play to display Counter,
Press RESET COUNTER at desired position to reset to "0:O0:00".

3 Continue

to record, playback, etc,

4 Press STOP.

Press CM/ZERO In Stop mode to start ZERO SEARCH. Unit will go into FF or REW mode and stop at the last point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.

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If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. -7-
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR. (BO : refers to =Basic Operations" Instructionbook.) (AO : refers to =AdvancedOperations" Instructionbook.)
I:=*I,,Tz_ NO power._.JK_Z'_l[o]l Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. Set POWER button to on. Make sure power source is active.
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TV program cannot be recorded.
Check connections between VCR, external antenna, TV. Check connections selection. (BOp. 4, AO p. 3) Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is correctly set. (ChanneLs [AO p. 12]) Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)
Timer recording cannot be _en_ormed.
Confirm that 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. (BOp. 6) Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (BOp. 6) Timer recording may not be pedormed or continued if a power interruption occurs before or during a Timer Recording, even after power is restored. Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel (3 or 4) (BOp. 4) or select LINE. Set VCR/TV selector to "VCR." Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (130 p. 3) Try Head Cleaning. (BOp. 3) Set "rV's Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust.

There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.
Special effects.playback, picture may contain some vertical jitter when using a TV with an Automatic Vertical Hold Control. VCR cannot be controlled.

Make Check Make Make

sure VCR power is on. Remote battedes. sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10) sure Timer Record is not in progress.
m; t =]aa [)i_Le,_J_i[_ VCR cannot be remote controlled. Make sure VCR power is on. Make sure Remote is in VCR mode. Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR. (BOp. 7) Avoid any object blocking signal path. Check Remote batteries. (BOp. 3) Make sure VCR LOCK Lsset to off. (AOp. 10) Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference. Check connections between VCR, extamal antenna, and TV. Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2) Check Remote batteries. (BOp. 3) _l]llil_llll Ill i
ACTION and PROG buttonsdo not respond.

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Programs cannot be viewed on TV.
Make sure TV power is on. Make sure "IV is set to output of VCR. Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV. Set VCR/TV selector to =TV.* (BOp. 5) Make sure proper signal source is selected. Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing you. Check if a tape is already in the unit. Completely insert power Plug into an AC outlet. record tab is intact. (BOp. 3)
Video cassette cannot be inserted.
Video cassette cannot be removed. Video cassette ejects when a recording is started or the power is turned off for timer recording. In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) continues to rotate.

Make sure cassette

To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder wifl rotate for about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.
If you cannot resolve the problem, ilease cell the Customer Call Center for product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA (7262). To locate an authorized servlcenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262). or send e-mall to : conaumerproducts@panssonlc.com

connection

shown.)

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(HILTS)

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(Front Audio L/R Video IN jacks are also provided) For Model PV-V4522 only

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(Front Audio/Video also provided) For Model

IN jacks are only

PV-V4022
Connect VIDEO OUT jack on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN jack on Recording VCR. To monitor the dubbing, also connect a TV as shown.
PV-V4522 PV-V4022 : Connect AUDIO L/R OUT jacks on Playing VCR to AUDIO IJR IN jacks on Recording VCR. : Connect AUDIO OUT jack on Playing VCR to AUDIO IN jack on Recording VCR.

In place of a Playing VCR, you can use other equipment, such as a Camcorder. Simply connect the unit's Audio/Video outputs to the Recording VCR. _IP4,] im [oE _."I,] m CH._i;IO]; l

Insert pre-recorded

Insert blank tape with record tab,
Press INPUT* to set VCR Input mode to LINE1 for Video Input (Rear) or to LINE2 for Video Input (Front). below.) (See =Selecting the Input Mode"
Press pLAy, then PAUSE/SLOW immediately to enter PLAY/PAUSE
press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW immediately to enter REC/PAUSE
The operation of steps 4 and 5 must be done on beth playing and recording VCRs at the same time,
Press PLAY to start dubbing, Playing VCR starts playback.
Press PAUSEJSLOW to start dubbing. Recording VCR starts recording.

STOP to stop dubbing.

Press STOP

to stop dubbing.

To Monitor

Dubbing

on Your

Selecting Method 1:

Turn your TV on and tune to the Recording VCR channel (CH3 or CH4). Recording VCR to =VCR."
2 Set the VCPJ TV Selector on the
press INPUT repeatedly. Channel Number *-_ LINE1 *_ LINE2 Method 2: as below.
Press CH / V. Display will change Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results.
=LI" or "!.2" lights on Multi-Function Display (about 4 sec.) when LINE1 or LINE2 is selected. LINE1: LINE2: For rear audk_tideo For front audio/video co_lnection. connection.

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Unaethorlzed exchanging opyright InfdngemenL

and/or

copying

of copyrighted

recordings

may be

" i p. i it +.II -.,'1_I It'tTi'1 1l]_J,_11 a'_;l i i iir
TO find out the present tape position. Tape position Is displayed for VHS-C Cassettes type, tapes under 30 minutes, and some other tapes, but the position Is not correct.
When set to '_DN,"pictureis displayed regardlessof signal strength.

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1 press

ON _rF :_

1 PressTAPE

POSITION

i RtV_TE W,_WG ;AUTO S_UT C_'r VC_ S OUl_Pt,T C_

to detect tape position.

LOEmCTWG Posr_NJ " "DETECTING TAPE TAPE POSITION" only appears theisfirst time a cassette inserted and it takes several 2

.SEL_:TAV

O __-_+_ __1 Press to select and display to select CHANNEL. Press AV
seconds to appear. indication forcorrect

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ON: OFF:
N WEAKSIGNAL DISPLAY, and press JY tO set ON or OFF.
The present tape position indication is displayed, Picture is displayed despite signal condition an may have poor quality. Screen turns solid blue when signal is weak or non-existent.

2 PressTAPE =,,

POSITION to return to normal screen.
Selecting ON has no effect on connected equipment with blue back feature.

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. 3 Press
ACTION to return to normalscreen.
If Muiti-brand feature is used (page 2), and this feature is set to on, a warningappears whenever an invalid key is pressed in "rv mode+
Press &_ to select REMOTE WARNING and press to set ON or OFF. If =OFF," _=mcte w_ming w_[i not appear it invalid key is pressed. When set to ON, all operations except for timer record and tape eject are prohibited. Useful for households with small children. To turn on, hold down REC on the VCR in Stop mode with no tape inserted for 7 sec. (Please ignore the NO CASSETTE warning.)

3 press

To turn off, repeat above.
"l_e powershuts off at a preset time.
VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if clock is set.

1 ,reee

ACTION to display menu.
Press A,_ to select AUTO SHUT-OFF. Press repeatedly to change shutoff time as shown below. REC
OFF 2 Hours 4 Hours 6 Hours
The shut-off countdown will not function dudng Play or Record.

Important:

Ifa remote controlbuttondoes notwod_when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

Function

& Channel

Displays

is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or you change channels, a 5 second display c_0e When a function button appears.
Blank Tape/ No Video Signal Indications When blanktape is detectedduringplay, or the currentchannelhas no signal(with Weak Signal Displayfeature (p. 10) setto OFF), the TV screenwillturnsolidblue.

Status

& Clock
Displays Function Status Rec (OTR mode only. See p. 5 of Basic Operations book.) Broadcast Audio Being Received (For Model PV-V4522 only) Current Time _ Channel
To display or remove overlay at right, press DISPLAY*.

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Counter Tape Speed (See p. 3 of Basic Operations book.)
These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions.
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY

Caution

See page 6 of Basic Operations book
If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording and the Clock is not set.
TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING

After a Timer Program has been set.

CHECK CASSETTE RECORDTAB

If you press REC on the remote control or VCR, and a cassette is inserted with no record tab.
See page 3 of Basic Operations book

NO CASSETTE

If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC on the remote control or VCR without a cassette inserted.
See page 5 of Basic Operations book
TO CANCEL TIMER REC PRESS POWER THEN STOP KEY
If you press POWER or STOP during a Timer Recording. (visible in VCR mode only)
VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END :PLAY
If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape.

VCR LOCK

ACTIVATED
If you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT or POWER while the VCR is in VCR Lock mode.

See page 10

REMOTE CONTROL IS SET TO TV MODE

USEVCR:VCRKEY

If you pressan invalidkey on the remote while in TV mode.

See pages 2, 10

*important:
if a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

PressAC_ON di_layMENU.

1Language
1 )Press _kV to select language item. RE_J,T pLA'_ X>_F. F_

Vt_RS C_TP_ CH 3

Channels
1 ) Press 41 CHANNEL. to select

Clock

1 ) Press to select CLOCK.

XuTo C,OCK s_

Time Zone Adjust

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Only when Auto Clock is set.) 1) Press to select CLOCK.
2) Press repeatedly. , A_o_ W_,N_ O_
2) Press AT to select "ANTENNA," then press to set your antenna system (=TV _ or =CABLE.")
2) press AV to select "MANUAL," and pless . (For Auto Clock Set, select "AUTO CLOCK SET,")

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2) Press AV to selecl "TIME ZONE ADJUST"

For English

TIME ZONE A_JUST ISSLEC_ :* SEr:_ 0
3) Press &V to select "AUTO SET," then press. For Spanish ft you use Cable Box, set it to the PBS channel in your time zone.
('rIME ZONE ADJUST" appears only when auto clock is set.)
a_ wess _ subtr-act o1"add

hour(s) s necessary. a

3) Press ACTION. =TIME ZONE ADJUST" returns to =0" if clock is set manually.
For French 3) Press ACTION to exit.
After Channel Auto Set is finished, Auto Clock Bet will be performed,
3) Press &V and to select and set the date, time, and DBT (Daylight Saving Time). 4) Press ACTION to start th_ and exit this mode.

VCR's Output Channel

1) Press ,Ik._ to select "VCR'S OUTPUT CH.* To add chsnnel: Select channel with NUMBER press ADD/DLT. keys and

2) Press.

To delete channel: Select channel with CH _ keys and press ADD/DLT. 3) Press ACTION.

or NUMBER

After 3 seconds
VCR auto adjustsclock for DST. Spdng (Rrlt Sunday I. Alprll) OST:ON Sets clock ahead one hour.
TO Make Correchons. repeat steps 1) ~ 3).
Autumn (Last Sunday In October) DST:ON -_ Turns clock back one hour. If your area does not observe Daylight Saving Time, select OST:OEF. Keep these Urne changes In mthd when programndngVCR for timer recordings.

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 Infanteria, Kin. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

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VHS VCR Products Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as '_he warrantor") will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (%varranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. Product or Part Name All components of VCR except item listed below Video Tape (in exchange for defective video tape) Parts One (1) Year Five (5) Days Labor Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable

Limited

Operating Instructions (Basic Operations)
For advanced operations, see the separate "Advanced Operations" instruction book.

Model No.

PV-V4022-A
During the "Labo' warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the "Parts" warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted.
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This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold "as is". Mail-In Service For assistance in the continen ai U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to: Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter Suite B 4900 George icVay Drive McAIlen TX 78503 For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787) 750-4300 or fax (787)768-29t0 When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original cartOnreached.lnclude a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone number where you can be IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAiD AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH t_ill _!_: 1_i ;; _;;<_ _; _:il
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty ins ailation set-up edjustmen s misedjastmen of consumer con rols improper main enance power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER 'LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE" THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustrationonly.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servleenter. If the problem is not handled to y,our satisfaction, then write to the warranfor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

PROOFURCHASE, OF P Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards and Precautions.. 2 Before Using.. 3 Connections and Initial Setup (Ready to Play). 4 Playback / Record on a Tape.. 5 Timer Recording.. 6 Location of Controls.. 7, 8 Spanish (EspaSol) Quick Use Guide. 9, 10, 11 Limited Warranty / Customer Services Directory. 12

As an ENERGY

STAR Partner,
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277 Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, Discover American Ex Check)
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Please read these instructions operate or adjust this product.
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As of August 2002

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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 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 Denier verify the power source in your home. 2 POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG AS a s_fety feature, this Video product comes with either a polarized power cord plug tone blade is wider than the other), or a three-wire grounding type plug. POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION: This pIug will only fit into an outlet one way. If you cannot tully insert the pIug, try reversing it. If it stitl witl not fit, have an electrician install the proper wall outlet. DO not defe_t the satety feature by tampering with the pIug. GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION: This pIug will only fit into a three-hole grounding Outlet. If necessary, have an electrician install the proper ouSet. DO not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug. 3 POWER CORD Make sure power cords are routed so thai they are not likely to have anything rest on them, roll over them, or be in the way of walking traffic. If an extension cord is used, make sure it a_so has either a polarized or grounded plug and that the cords can be securely connected. Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be replaced by a qualified service technician. Ove_oaded outlets and extension cords are fire hazards and should be avoided. 4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated during operation. If they are blocked, heat build-up inside the unit can Cause failures that may resutt in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes. For protection, fallow these rules: a. Never cover ventilation slots or the unit while in use, or operate the unit when p_aced on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft su#ace. b. Avoid built-in instatlation, such as a book case or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided. 5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES DO not place the unit over or near any kind of heater or radiator, in direct sunlight, inside a closed vehicte, ete. DO not move the uctI suddenly between areas of extreme temperattJre variation. If the unit is suddecty moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture m_y condense in the unit and on the tape. 6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY Do not place unsecured equipment on a stoping A surface. DO not p_ace this unit on any support that is not firm, level, and adequately strong. The unit could fall causing serious injury to a child or _dutt and damage to the unit. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven su paces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. C_refully fallow all operating instructions and use the manufacturer's recommended accessories when operating this unit Or connecting it to any other equipment.

Congratulations

on your new purchase! With proper use, this dependable product will provide years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. (Serial number is on tag on back of VCR.) Date Dealer Dealer Dealer Model Sedal of Purchase Purchased Address Phone No. No. No. PV-V4022-A From
I OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION I 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION tf an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against built up static charges and voltage surges. Section st O of the National _. Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA. _"_ 70 (in C_nada, part 1 of the _ _._._ Canadian Etecfacal Code) provides information with I _,_,_,_ _ respect to proper grounding _'_'_".. of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the. _t_ _ lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. 2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS An outside antenna system sbouiq be Iccated wel_ away from power _ines, electric light or power circuits and where it will never come into contact with these power sources if it should h_ppen to fa_L When installing an outside antenna, extreme care should be taken to _void touching power lines, circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal Because of the hazards involved, antenna installation should be _eft to a professional. I USING THE VIDEO UNIT I If the unit has been in storage or moved to a new location, refer first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards. t KEEP THIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE OF ANY KIND. 2 IF EQUIPMENT IS EXPOSED TO RAIN_ MOISTURE, OR STRONG IMPACT, unplug the unit and h_ve it inspected by a qualified service technician before use. 3 DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM During a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors, or before tearing the unit unused for extended periods of time, disconnect all equipment from the power source as well as the antenna and cable system. 4 WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN Never expose the unit to rain or water. DO NOT OPERATE if liquid has been spilled into the unit. Immediately unplug the unit, and have it inspected by a service technician. Fire and shock hazards can result from electrical shorts caused by _iquid contact inside. Never drop or push any object through openings in the unit. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can cause electric shock or fire hazard. Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set as this may cause electrical interference. Keep all magnets away from electronic equipment. S USING ACCESSORIES Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards. 6 CLEANING THE UNIT UnpIug the unit. Then, use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to gengy remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that could overspray, or seep into the unit and cause electrical shock. Any substance such as wax, adhesive tape, etc. may m_r the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts. I 1 SERVICE I DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF If, after carefully following the defai_ed operating instructions, this Video product does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in the manual. Unplug the unit and contact a qua{ified service technician. 2 IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer, or those having the same safety characteristics as the original parts. The use Of unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electdc shock, or other hazards. 3 HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK After any service or repairs to the unit, request the service technician to conduct a thorough safety check as described in the manufacturer's service literature to ensure that the video unit is in safe operating condition.

Old or damaged tapes may clog heads. Video Head Clog Sensor Screen-dght appears during play if clogging is detected. To remove screen, press PLAY. Use "dry" type head cleaning cassette only. (Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.) Follow cleaning tape instructions carefully. Excessive use of tape can shorten head life.
[] Remote Control LSSQ0263
[] Batteries 2 "AA"
Use soft, dry cloth or dusting attachment of a vacuum to remove dust from all cabinet vent holes. You may moisten cloth with nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/ polisher. Caution: Alcohol and various solvents could damage finish.
[] RF Coaxial Cable LSJAO372

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Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: Power On Approx. 18 W Power Off Approx. 2.5 W Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC color Video Recording 4 rotary heads helical System: scanning system Audio Track: 1 track (Normal) Tuner:
Broadcast CABLE Channels:VHF 2 - 13, UHF 14 ~ 69 Channels: Midband A - I (14 ~ 22) Superband J _ W (23 ~ 36) Hyperband AA - EEE (37 - 64) Lowband A-5 - A-t (95 ~ 99) Special CABLE channel 5A
Ultraband Operating Temperature: Operating Weight: Dimensions: Humidity:~ 94, 100 ~ C ~ 40 C (41 F ~ 104 F) % ~ 75 % 2.5 kg (5.5 Ibs). 360 (W) x 93 (H) x 242 (D) mm 14-3/16" (W) x 3-11/16" (H) x 9@/16" (D) inch are subject

[] Battery replacement

Do not mix alkaline

caution

Note: battedes.
Do not mix old and new batteries. with manganese
Designs and specifications to change without notice.
Break off the tab to prevent recording.
To record again Digital Auto Picture Automatically controls the video output signal for less noise depending on the tape condition.

Safety Precautions

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 prd, venir tout risque d'incendie ou de chocs _,lectriques, ne pas exposer cet appareil h la pluie ou h une humidite excessive. Attention: Pour _,viter les chocs _,lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche darts la borne correspondante de la prise et pouseer jusqu'au fond.

Record Tab

Screw driver
/ Cover the hole with cellophane tape.
Digital Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality. Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise) Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to reduce picture noise. Press CR (TRACKING) _ on the remote control or on the VCR until the picture clears up. To return to Auto Tracking, press POWER off, then on again a few seconds later.
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.
CAUTION:TOREDUCETHERISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK DONOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK} NOUSER-SERViCEABLE PARTSiNSiDE REFERSERVICING QUALIFIED TO SERVICEpERSONNE
Only use tapes with the _ Tape Speed Setting

mark in this unit.

Type of Video Cassette T60 T120 THours 2 Hours _0 Minutes
This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.
SP (Standard Play) 1 Hour LP (Long Play)
5 Hours 2 Hours 4 Hours 20 Minutes 8 Hours V-Lock Control fto reduce picture !itter) In Still mode, CH (TRACKING) _ operate as a V-Lock control.
Any unauthorized user's authority

changes to operate.

or modifications -2-

to this

equipment
SLP [Super Long Play'_ 3 Hours 6 Hours
For ANT./Cable -,- VCR TV TV Connect cable from Antenna/Cable to VCR's IN FROM ANT. jack. Connect VCR's OUT TO TV jack to TV's ANT. IN jack with included RF Cable accessory. For DSS/Cable Box -,- VCR -,- TV Connect your cable box's OUT jack to the VCR's IN FROM ANT. jack with an RF cable. Connect VCR's OUT TO TV jack to TV's ANT. IN jack with included RF Cable accessory.

IN FROM ANT.

ANT/CABLE
VCR power comes on. "VCR" lights on Multi Function Display. If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 10 of Advanced Operations book) is set to "OFF_" press VCR/TV until "VCR" lights on the Multi Function Display.
If Auto VCPJTV (see p. 10 of Advanced Operations book) is set to "OFF;' press VCPJTV until "VCR" lights on the Multi Function Display.

OUT TO TV IN f_om

X_ttF)UHF
Press PLAY to play tape. If tape has no rec. tab (p.3), auto play begins. Special Features During Play
Press CH AV or NUMBER keys to select the channel. For "LINE" input, see p. 9 of "Advanced Operations" book. if recording from a channel over 100, first press t00 key then the other 2 digits.

VCR tN FROM ANT Cable TV Conveltel Box

8LEQuT TV TO

Forward/Reverse Scene Search -,_ Press FF or REW. -,_ Press PLAY to release. After search has begun, each additional press of FF or REW changes speed as shown below. [SLP] : Approx. 21X [LP] : Approx. 9X [SP] : Approx. 7X If at 21X, 9X, or 7X interrupted, change '_ * Approx. 9)( ** Approx. 7X _ * Approx. 3X speed the picture is speed to 9X, 7X, or 3X.

3 Press 4 Press

SPEED to select record speed (p. 3). REC to start recording. To edit, press PAUSE/SLOW to pause, and again to resume recording.
5 Press STOP to stop recording.
OneTouch Recording (recording in progress) Press REC repeatedly to set length as follows: 30 min.-_ 1 hr. _- 1:30 _- 2:00 _ 3:00 _- 4:00 _ exit. The VCR shuts off at the length set. Record one station, watch another Press VCR/TV ("VCR" goes out on Multi Function Display), _- select channels on TV (recording continues). Select channels PAUSE mode) Press VCRrrv on VCR (in STOP or
WARNING. Over tightening Nut type RF coaxial cables may damage jacks. Finger tighten only. 3 Settings are made automatically. When setup is done, this screen appears,
1 Turn TV on and tune to channel 3. 2 Plug VCR Power Cord into AC wall
outlet. VCR comes on and auto channel and clock set starts. If screen below does not appear, check VCR - TV connection and, if TV is tuned to channel 3, try switching it to channel 4. To change VCR's output channel, please refer to "VCR's Output Channel" in Advanced Operations book (p. 12).
Picture interruption may occur with some TVs. FF and REW search speed may vary depending on current tape position.
Still (Freeze) Picture _ Press PAUSE/SLOW. _ Press PLAY to release. Frame by Frame Picture _ Press PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode. _ Press PLAY to release. Slow Motion Picture _ Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode. _ Press PLAY to release.

If "AUTO appears,

CLOCK manually
SET IS INCOMPLETE" set clock.

See below.

AUTO CLOCK SET _S INCOMPLETE PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
("VCR" lights up on Multi Function Disptay), _- select channels on VCR.
IPlugging the AC Power Plug into an AC outlet]
These features work best in SP or SLP mode. The sound will be muted. To reduce picture noise, see "Manual Tracking Control" on p. 3. After VCR is in Still or Slow mode 3 mind_es, it auto switches to Stop mode to protect the tape and the video heads.

Watching

one channel and recording
another is not possible when using Cable Box or DSS Receiver. After 5 minutes in Pause mode, VCR stops to protect the tape and the video heads.

VC[VCR

CHANNEL
If Auto Clock Set was incomplete.

__H AUTO SET PROCEEDING-

3 Press STOP to stop tape.
Press REW or FF in Stop mode to Rewind or Fast Forward tape. Press EJECT on remote, or STOP/EJECT on VCR to eject tape.
This video recorder, equipped HQ (High Quality) system, is compatible equipment. mark.
Press ACTION* on remote to display CLOCK menu.
with existing VHS Only use tapes with the Only tapes tested and
inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour machines are recommended.

SELECT MONTH

SELECT :&

EXIT :ACTION

SET:If*

month and and

Operation

Functions

If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) channel in vour time zone. If vou use a

2 Press

to select
to set. In the same manner, select set the date, year, time, and DST
Auto Play insert a tape _ Power comes on _ Play starts if there is no record tab (see p. 3) Auto Rewind

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11)Press

PROG*.
VCR (mode) (Enables VCR functions) POWER (Turns VCR off/on) _
2) Press to display program screen.
TV (mode) (Enables TV functions)
(Displays DISPLAY VCR status)
E_ 1) Set record DATE, Today press &V to select: 1-31= one time, or DAILY= MON~ FRt, _ (,+8--9. 31--12.---. 6"_ or WEEKLY= same time 7 SELECT / Selection rder DAILY A O each week and press. t,eWEEKLY. WEEKLY__WEEKLY ,_,J 2) Set remaining items, (SAT) (MON) (SUN) press A to select and press to set START/STOP times, CH (channel) or LINE input (p. 9 of "Advanced Operations" book), and tape speed (p. 3).
Press PROG to end programming.
VCPJ'rV (For TV or VCR mode)
INPUT (ForUNEorchannel) SPEED (Changestapespeed)
NUMBER Keys (Selects channel directly) ADD/DELETE (Adds or deletes a channel) SEARCH/ENTER /stem/Tunes TV channel) FPLAY (Plays a tape)/ / FAST FORWARD/SEARCH Fast forwards tape/forward visual search) REWIND/SEARCH (Rewinds tape/reverse visual search) STOP (Steps tape) --AV Remote keys PLAY, STOP, REW, and FF function as A operation keys when menus are displayed.
EJECT J (Ejects tape) COMMERCIAL SKIP/ ZERO SEARCH (Starls OMMERCIALKIP/Zero C S Search

ACTION (Displays menu)

To Enter More Programs Press i,v to select and press to set an unused program. Then repeat step 2. Or, press PROG to exit.
RECORD (Records a program, etc.) TAPE POSITION _ (Locates tape position) COUNTER RESET (Resets counter to zero)
4 Press POWER off to set the timer recording. ("TIMER" lights on Multi Function Display.)

function.

Connect the VCR's VIDEO OUT jack to the TV's VIDEO IN jack.
VCR VCR TV All VCR/TV, PLAY, STOP, EJECT, DISPLAY, FF, nEW, PAUSE/SLOW, REC, SPEED, CM/ZERO, RESET COUNTER, TAPE POSITION
VOL UP/DOWN POWER, INPUT, ENTER, NUMBER keys, CH UP/DOWN VOL UP/DOWN
Connect VCR's AUDIO OUT jack to the TV's AUDIO IN jack.
Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV (Monitor/Receiver)

to "VIDEO."

Not all functions listed may be controllable. In TV mode, it may be necessary selection. to press ENTER after pressing NUMBER keys for channel
Panasonic.. 01,02 Quasar.. 01,02 RCA.. 03 GE... 03 Zenith. 04 Magnavox.. 05 Sylvania
With a Cable Box (VCR -i_Cable Box)
view any (including scrambled) channel. use VCR Remote Control to select channels without using Multi-brand control feature. record scrambled channels.
Sharp. 06,07 Sony.. 08 Toshiba.. 09 Sanyo. 10 Fisher. 10

JVC.. Hitachi..

Mitsubishi. 07, 13 Samsung. 14 Gold Star. 15,16, 17
Some manufacturers listed. use several codes for one brand. If the first code entered fails, try the next one
Some TV brands require you to turn on the power manually.

Connect

With Two Cable Boxes VCR

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CABLE BOX I

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record and view both scrambled and unscrambled channels if additional equipment is added. OUT This connection :: OR OAUOI O requires: two O LO converter v,oEo boxes, an A/B switch, and a 2way splitter.
view a channel other than the one selected for any type of recording, do a Timer recording of a channel unless you select it at the cable box.
TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING
After a Timer Program has been set.

Basic book Operations

When blank tape is detected during play, or the current channet has no signal (with Weak Signal Display feature (p. 10) set to OFF), the TV screen will turn solid blue.
CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB
If you press REC on the remote control or VCR, and a cassette is inserted with no record tab.
See page 3 of Basic Operations book

NO CASSETTE

If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC on the remote control or VCR without a cassette inserted.
See page 5 of Basic Operations book
To display or remove overlay at right, +"+press DISPLAY*. Current Time Function Status Rec Time Remaining _o_c (OTR mode only. See p. 5 [ of Basic Operations book.) / 5
12:(]O/kM -0:12: SP\ CHO_ _
TO CANCEL TIMER REC PRESS POWER THEN STOP KEY

If you press POWER or STOP during a Timer Recording. (visible in VCR mode only)
See page 6 of Basic Operations book

Channel Counter

VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASEINSERTHEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END :PLAY
If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape.
Tape Speed (See p. 3 of Basic Operations book.)

VCRLOCKACTIVATED

if you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT or POWER while the VCR is in VCR Lock mode.

See page 10

REMOTE CONTROLIS TO TV MODE USEVCRtVCRKEY
ff you press an invatid key on the remote while in TV mode.

See pages 2, tO

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Search System

For each recording, an invisible included index for timer mark is placed on the tape. A program marks index and or Set to playback a recording over and over. information are also scan recordings. recordings. These are used to access
1 Press ACTION to display menu
Press SEARCH* to display SEARCH in Stop or Play mode, and then press NUMBER keys to select recording number. To calculate see below. number, Locates end point of recording for continuity.
VCR fast forwards of recorded tape.

(skips) over 1-3 minutes

1 Press

CM/ZERO

in Play mode. to change
Press AV to select REPEAT PLAY and press to set ON or OFF. ON : Play repeats at tape end or if unrecorded portion over 30 sec. is detected.
Press CM/ZERO repeatedly skip time as shown below.
1 Press SEARCH twice to display SEARCH in Stop or Play mode.
PLAY 1st Press ---_1 Tin Skip Tin Skip Tin Skip
Press FF to start PROGRAM END SEARCH. To cancel, press STOP or PLAY,
Press FF or REW to start search.
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
2rid Press---,-2 3rd Press--=-3

SEARCH

REVerSE SEARCH;REW _ORWARD $EARCH :_F
Play begins at search end. To search forward or back t index, press FF or REW while screen left is displayed (10 sec.). To cancel, press STOP or PLAY,

Examples

of Program
End Search. No indication appears.
To quickly return to a specified tape location.

End Point

1 Press DISPLAY during play

to display Counter.

_v _:oo_a o:oo:00

_EARCH

bu_[o_

" End Point

Press RESET COUNTER at desired position to reset to "0:00:00".
To Calculate Index Number
Fi_q ,3,3 _he_r_nt_ P_ess SEA_ e _Lt_ _ut_on
Example 1: To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.

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exceeds s few If search seconds in BLANK area.
3 Continue to record, playback, etc 4 Press STOP,
Press CM/ZERO in Stop mode to start ZERO SEARCH. Unit will go into FF or REW mode and stop at the last point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.

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Example 2: To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.
Upon locating end point, =_ search continues 7 sec. past end point, =_ tape rewinds to 10 sec. before end point, =_ tape plays to end point and stops.
NOTE: _,indicates start points of each recording.
If Program End Search is started very close to an index mark, that mark may be skipped over. To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.
If Index Search is started very close to an index mark, that index mark may not be counted in the search.
If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. -7-

(Rear connection VCR

shown.)

IN FROM ANT

AUDIO OUT/,, iZ_ VIDEO OUT "" VHF/UHF
VIDEO IN2 AUDIO IN2 Front of VCR O O
(Front Audio/Video (_ (_)
IN jacks are also provided)
Connect VIDEO OUT jack on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN jack on Recording VCR. To monitor the dubbing, also connect a TV as shown. Connect AUDIO OUT jack on Playing VCR to AUDIO IN jack on Recording VCR. In place of a Playing VCR, you can use other equipment, such as a Camcorder. Simply connect the unit's Audio/Video outputs to the Recording VCR. "_P. _l_ i $.'_.]!t,*i-J irL_] "v :_,i*]i, ilil, li _ti,l,[,llrZll: Insert blank tape with record tab.
Insert pre-recorded tape,
Press INPUT* to set VCR Input mode to LINE1 for Video Input (Rear) or to LINE2 for Video Input (Front), (See "Selecting the Input Mode" below.)
Press PLAY, then PAUSE/SLOW immediately to enter PLAY/PAUSE
Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW immediately to enter REC/PAUSE
The operation of steps 4 and 5 must be done on both playing and recording VCRs at the same time. 4 Press PLAY to start dubbing. Playing VCR starts playback. Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing. Recording VCR starts recording.
Press STOP to stop dubbing.

TO Monitor

Dubbing

on Your

Selecting Method 1 :

1 Turn your TV on and tune to the Recording VCR channel (CH3 or CH4). 2 Set the VCR/TV Recording Selector on the VCR to "VCR."
Press INPUT repeatedly. Channel Number 4-_ LINEr Method 2: Press CH / V. Display will change

14. UNE2

as below.
* Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results.

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"Lt" or "L2" lights on Multi-Function Display (about 4 sec.) when LINE1 or UNE2 is selected. LINEr: LINE2: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Penasonic Sales Company ("PSC"), Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Kin. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 -8Printedinlndonesia LSQT0699A S0103-0 Caution : Unauthorized exchanging copyright infringement. For rear audio/video connection. For front audio/video connection. recordings may be
and/or copying of copyrighted

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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.

ACTION

to display
To find out the present tape position. Tape position is displayed for VHS-C Cassettes type, tapes under 30 minutes, and some other tapes, but the position is not correct.
Check the following points once again if you are having (BO : refers to "Basic Operations" Instruction book.) (AO : refers to "Advanced Operations" Instruction book.)
I_llI{l{_ IRI] 11._11 [1],

trouble

with your

No power.

Press AT to select REMOTE WARNING and press to set ON or OFF. If "OFF," remote warning will not appear if invalid key is pressed. Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

1 Press TAPE POSITION

to detect tape position. LDETECT_NGPosmoN ""DETECTING TAPE TAPE J POSITION" only appears the first time a cassette is inserted and it takes several seconds for correct indication to appear. The present tape position indication displayed.

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Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. Set POWER button to on. Make sure power source is active. "l'llrrilril Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and 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]) Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BOp. 3) Confirm that 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. (BO p. 6) Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (BOp. 6) Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption occurs before or during a Timer Recording, even after power is restored. Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel (3 or 4) (BO p. 4) or select LINE. Set VCR/TV selector to "VCR." Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (BOp. Try Head Cleaning. (BOp. 3).

TV program cannot be recorded.
Timer recording cannot be performed.
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The power shuts off at a preset time.

2 PressTAPE POSITION

to return to normal screen. There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks. menu.
Press &T to select AUTO SHUT-OFF. Press repeatedly to change shutoff time as shown below, When set to "ON," picture is displayed regardless of signal strength. Special effects playback, picture may contain some vertical jitter when ualng a TV with an Automatic Vertical Hold Control. VCR cannot be controlled.

c_A_N_L

Set TV's Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust.
--_ 2 Hours --_ 4 Hour --_ 6 Hours
menu. Make Check Make Make sure VCR power is on. Remote batteries. sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10) sure Timer Record is not in progress.
Press ACTION _1 to return to normal

screen.

SELECT :_,

SET:_"

The shut-off countdown will not function during Play or Record. ON: Picture is very poor. OFF: Screen is weak
Press to select and display CHANNEL. Press AT to select WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY, and press to set ON or OFF. VCR cannot be remote controlled.
is displayed even if signal weak but quality may be turns solid blue when signal or non-existent.
Make sure VCR power is on. Make sure Remote is in VCR mode. Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR. (Be p. 7) Avoid any object blocking signal path. Check Remote batteries. (BOp. 3) Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. t0) Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference.

The VCR/TV selection

manual.

can be set to auto or

Selecting ON has no effect on connected equipment with blue back feature. Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

Press ACTION

ACTION and PROG buttons do not respond.
Press J,T to select AUTO VCR/TV, and press to set ON or OFF.
Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV. Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2) Check Remote batteries. (BOp. 3)
IrJ[lN=i_,]_i:l;t_Rit=t, When set to ON, all operations except for timer record and tape eject are prohibited. Useful for households with small children. Programs cannot be viewed on TV._

OFF(Manual):

You select "VCR" or "TV" mode using the VCR/TV button on the unit or remote. "VCR" mode is automatically set when VCR is turned on, or in Play mode. to return to normal screen.

ON(Auto):

To turn on, hold down REC on the VCR in Stop mode with no tape inserted for 7 sec. (Please ignore the NO CASSETTE waming.) To turn off, repeat above.

Make sure TV power is on. Make sure TV is set to output of VCR. Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV. Set VCR/TV selector to "TV." (BOp. 5, AO p.f0) Make sure proper algnal 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. Confirm Power Plug is fully inserted Make sure cassette into an AC outlet. 3)
Video cassette cannot be removed. Video cassette ejects when a recording is started or the power is turned off for timer recording.
For more on VCR/TV selection, see "Record one station, watch another" and "Select channels on VCR" sections (see p. 5 of Basic Operations book). VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if clock is set.
record tab is intact. (BOp.
In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) continues to rotate.,
To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.
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 1-800-21 t-PANA (7262). or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. - 11 -