Panasonic PV-V4022-A VCR User Manual


 
LSQT0699A
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Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
(Advanced Operations)
For Basic operations, see the separate
“Basic Operations” instruction book.
Model No. PV-V4022-A
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Table of Contents
Multi-Brand Control Feature ..................................... 2
Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS) ....................... 3
On-Screen Displays (OSD) ...................................... 4
Warning and Instruction Displays ............................. 5
Tape Operation .................................................... 6, 7
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ................................ 9
Special VCR Features ............................................ 10
Before Requesting Service .................................... 11
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCRs Output Channel ... 12
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Output Channel
• Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust, VCR’s Output Channel • DST • Before Requesting Service
Press ACTION*
to display MENU.
Language
1)Press to select
language item.
For Spanish
For French
For English
Channels
2)Press to select
ANTENNA, then
press
to set
your antenna system
(“TV or CABLE.”)
After Channel Auto
Set is finished, Auto
Clock Set will be
performed.
3)Press
to select
AUTO SET, then
press
.
If you use Cable
Box, set it to the
PBS channel in your
time zone.
Clock
2) Press to select
MANUAL, and press
. (For Auto Clock Set,
select AUTO CLOCK
SET.”)
(“TIME ZONE ADJUST
appears only when
auto clock is set.)
3)Press and
to select and set
the date, time, and
DST (Daylight
Saving Time).
4)Press ACTION to
start the Clock and
exit this mode.
and press
to
subtract or add
hour(s) as necessary.
•“TIME ZONE
ADJUST returns to
“0” if clock is set
manually.
VCR’s Output Channel
After 3 seconds
To Make Corrections,
repeat steps 1) ~ 3).
2)Press
repeatedly.
3) Press ACTION to exit.
1)Press
to select
CHANNEL.
1)Press to select
CLOCK.
Time Zone
Adjust
1)Press to select
CLOCK.
(Only when Auto Clock
is set.)
2) Press
to select
TIME ZONE
ADJUST”
3)Press ACTION.
Add or Delete a Channel
To add channel:
Select channel with NUMBER keys and
press ADD/DLT.
To delete channel:
Select channel with CH
/ or NUMBER
keys and press ADD/DLT.
DST (Daylight Saving Time)
VCR auto adjusts clock for DST.
Spring (First Sunday in April)
DST:ON Sets clock ahead one hour.
Autumn (Last Sunday in October)
DST:ON Turns clock back one hour.
If your area does not observe Daylight
Saving Time, select DST:OFF.
Keep these time changes in mind when
programming VCR for timer recordings.
1)Press to select
VCRS OUTPUT CH.
3)Press ACTION.
2)Press
.
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ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET
WEAK
SIGNAL DISPLAY :
OFF
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET
WEAK
SIGNAL DISPLAY :
OFF
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VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
CANCEL :
STOP
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME
ZONE ADJUST : 0
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VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME
ZONE ADJUST : 0
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VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME
ZONE ADJUST : 0
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VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
IF YOU PRESS ACTION
KEY, VCR ’ S OUTPUT CH
SWITCHES TO CH 4.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
PLEASE TUNE YOUR TV TO
CH 4.
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08
ADDED
C
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08
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VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME
ZONE ADJUST : 0
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Before Requesting Service
*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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Special VCR Features
• Special VCR Features • Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)
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Insert pre-recorded tape. Insert blank tape with record tab.
Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to enter REC/PAUSE mode.
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 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 TV
1 Turn your TV on and tune to the
Recording VCR channel (CH3 or CH4).
2 Set the VCR/ TV Selector on the
Recording VCR to VCR.
Dubbing tapes protected with Copy
Guard will have poor quality results.
Selecting the Input Mode
Method 1:
Press INPUT repeatedly.
Channel Number
LINE1
LINE2
Method 2:
Press CH
/ .
Display will change as below.
•“L1 or L2 lights on Multi-Function Display
(about 4 sec.) when LINE1 or LINE2 is
selected.
LINE1: For rear audio/video connection.
LINE2: For front audio/video connection.
Press STOP to stop dubbing.
Press PLAY, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to enter PLAY/PAUSE mode.
1
2
Front of VCR
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 units Audio/Video outputs to the Recording VCR.
The operation of steps 4 and 5 must be done on both playing
and recording VCRs at the same time.
Connection
(Front Audio/Video IN jacks are also provided)
Playing (Source) VCR Recording (Editing) VCR
1
2
3
4
5
Caution : Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be
copyright infringement.
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(Rear connection shown.)
Note
1
2
3
125
LINE1
(CABLE)
69
(TV)
or
LINE2
OUT TO TV
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
TV
VHF/UHF
R
L
VCR
(Mono)
VCR
(Mono)
IN FROM ANT.
AUDIO OUT
R
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)
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Power
No power
Recording & Playback
TV program cannot be recorded...
Timer recording cannot be
performed
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...
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
(BO : refers to Basic Operations Instruction book.)
(AO : refers to Advanced Operations Instruction book.)
Correction
Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Set POWER button to on.
Make sure power source is active.
Miscellaneous
Programs cannot be viewed on TV...
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...
Remote Control
VCR cannot be remote controlled...
ACTION and PROG buttons do not
respond...
Correction
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. (BO p. 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. (BO p. 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. (BO p. 3)
Try Head Cleaning. (BO p. 3)
Set TVs Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust.
Make sure VCR power is on.
Check Remote batteries.
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
Make sure Timer Record is not in progress.
Correction
Make sure VCR power is on.
Make sure Remote is in VCR mode.
Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR.
(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.
Check connections between VCR, external antenna,
and TV.
Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2)
Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
Correction
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. (BO p. 5, AO p.10)
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.
Confirm Power Plug is fully inserted into an AC outlet.
Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)
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 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
VIDEO IN 2
AUDIO IN 2
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REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
-
OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV :ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH :3
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SEL.
: REGLER:
QUITTER
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MAGNETO. HORL. CANAL
REPRISE LECTURE
:NON
MESSAGE D’ ERREUR
:OUI
COUPURE AUTO
:NON
MAGNETO. /TELE AUTO
: OUI
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA : FRANÇAIS
CA SORTIE : 3
ELEGIR
: FIJAR :
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VCR RELOJ CANAL
REPETICION :INACT
AVISO/CONT.REMOTO :ACT
APAGADO AUTOMATICO:INACT
VCR/TV AUTO :ACT
LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPAÑOL
CANAL DE SALIDA :3
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
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REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
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OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV :ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
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REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
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OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV :ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
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REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
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OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV :ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
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REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
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OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV :ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 4
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.
If OFF, remote
warning will not appear
if invalid key is pressed.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
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REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
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OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV :ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 3
Press to select
REMOTE WARNING
and press
to set ON
or OFF.
Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature
1
Press ACTION to display menu.
2
3
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
Tape Position Display Feature
•“DETECTING TAPE
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 is
displayed.
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END
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.
1 Press TAPE POSITION
to detect tape position.
DETECTING TAPE POSITION
2
Press TAPE POSITION
to return to normal screen.
The power shuts off at a preset time.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
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REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
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OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV :ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 3
Press to select
AUTO SHUT-OFF.
Press
repeatedly to
change shutoff time as
shown below.
Auto Shut-Off Feature
1 Press ACTION to display menu.
2
The shut-off countdown will not
function during Play or Record.
Note
3
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
When set to “ON,” picture is displayed
regardless of signal strength.
ON: Picture is displayed even if signal
is very weak but quality may be
poor.
OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal
is weak or non-existent.
Selecting ON has no effect on connected
equipment with blue back feature.
Press
to select
and display CHANNEL.
Press
to select
WEAK SIGNAL
DISPLAY, and press
to set ON or OFF.
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature
1
Press ACTION to display menu.
2
3
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET
WEAK
SIGNAL DISPLAY :
OFF
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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).
Note
The VCR/TV selection can be set to auto or
manual.
Press
to select
AUTO VCR/TV,
and press
to set ON
or OFF.
1
Press ACTION to display menu.
2
3
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
VCR/TV Selector Feature
OFF(Manual):You select VCR or TV
mode using the VCR/TV
button on the unit or remote.
ON(Auto): VCR mode is automatically
set when VCR is turned on,
or in Play mode.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
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REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT
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OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV :ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 3
When set to ON, all operations except for timer
record and tape eject are prohibited. Useful for
households with small children.
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VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if clock is set.
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.)
To turn off, repeat above.
VCR Lock Feature
REC
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
SELECT HOUR
DST:ON
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