Before Requesting Service
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.)
Power |
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No power… | • | Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. | |
| • | Set POWER button to on. | |
| • | Make sure power source is active. | |
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Recording & Playback |
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TV program cannot be recorded... | • | Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and | |
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| • | Check connections selection. (BO p. 4, AO p. 3) | |
| • | Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is | |
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| • | Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3) | |
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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 | |
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| • | 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 | |
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There is no playback picture, or the | • | Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel | |
playback picture is noisy or contains |
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streaks... | • | Set VCR/TV selector to “VCR.” | |
| • | Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (BO p. 3) | |
| • | Try Head Cleaning. (BO p. 3) | |
Special effects playback, picture may | • | Set TV’s Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust. | |
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Control... |
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VCR cannot be controlled... | • | 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. | |
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Remote Control |
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VCR cannot be remote controlled... | • | Make sure VCR power is on. | |
• | Make sure Remote is in VCR mode. | ||
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| • | Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR. | |
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| • | 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 | |
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ACTION and PROG buttons do not | • | Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and | |
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| • | Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2) | |
| • | Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3) | |
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Miscellaneous |
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Programs cannot be viewed on TV... | • | Make sure TV power is on. | |
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| • | Set VCR/TV selector to “TV.” (BO p. 5) | |
| • | Make sure proper signal source is selected. | |
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Video cassette cannot be inserted... | • | Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing | |
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Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)
Connection
(Rear connection shown.)
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1 | Connect VIDEO OUT jack on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN jack on Recording VCR. | |||||
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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.
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1 | Insert | Insert blank tape with record tab. | ||||
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3 | Press PLAY, then PAUSE/SLOW | Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW | ||||
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4 | Press PLAY to start dubbing. | Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing. | ||||
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5 | Press STOP to stop dubbing. | Press STOP to stop dubbing. |
| • | Check if a tape is already in the unit. |
Video cassette cannot be removed... | • | Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. |
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Video cassette ejects when a | • | Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3) |
recording is started or the power is |
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In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) | • | To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate |
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If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Call Center for product assistance at
To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, | P |
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America | |
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 | |
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To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV
1Turn your TV on and tune to the Recording VCR channel (CH3 or CH4).
2Set the VCR/ TV Selector on the Recording VCR to “VCR.”
Note • 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.
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(CABLE) (TV) LINE2LINE1125 or 69
•“L1” or “L2” lights on
•LINE1: For rear audio/video connection.
LINE2: For front audio/video connection.
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Caution : Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement.
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