Panasonic PV-V4603S Before Requesting Service, Copying Your Tapes Dubbing, HiFi, Connection

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		Correction
No power…	•	Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
	•	Set POWER button to on.
	•	Make sure power source is active.
Recording & Playback		Correction
TV program cannot be recorded...	•	Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and
		TV.
	•	Check 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)
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
		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.
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		(3 or 4) (BO p. 4) or select LINE.
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.
contain some vertical jitter when using
a TV with an Automatic Vertical Hold
Control...
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.
Remote Control		Correction
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.
		(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.
ACTION and PROG buttons do not	•	Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and
respond...		TV.
	•	Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2)
	•	Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
Miscellaneous		Correction
Programs cannot be viewed on TV...	•	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)

Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)

Connection

(Rear connection shown.)

VCR

	(HiFi)	IN FROM ANT.	VCR	TV
			(HiFi)
			OUT TO TV
				R
		R		L
		L
	AUDIO OUT		R
			L
		AUDIO IN
		VIDEO OUT	VIDEO IN	VHF/UHF
			Front of VCR	VIDEO IN 2 L-AUDIO IN2-R
				(Front Audio L/R Video IN jacks
				are also provided)
1	Connect VIDEO OUT jack on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN jack on Recording VCR.
	To monitor the dubbing, also connect a TV as shown.
2	Connect AUDIO L/R OUT jacks on Playing VCR to AUDIO L/R IN jacks 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.

		Playing (Source) VCR		Recording (Editing) VCR
1	Insert pre-recorded tape.			Insert blank tape with record tab.
2				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.)
3	Press PLAY, then PAUSE/SLOW			Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW
	immediately to enter PLAY/PAUSE mode. immediately to enter REC/PAUSE mode.
			The operation of steps 4 and 5 must be done on both playing
4			and recording VCRs at the same time.
	Press PLAY to start dubbing.			Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing.
	Playing VCR starts playback.			Recording VCR starts recording.
5	Press STOP to stop dubbing.			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.
Video cassette cannot be removed...	•	Confirm Power Plug is fully inserted into an AC outlet.
Video cassette ejects when a	•	Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)
recording is started or the power is
turned off for timer recording...
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.

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

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.

123

(CABLE) (TV) LINE2LINE1125 or 69

•“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.

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Caution : Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement.

*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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