Panasonic PV-V464S Before Requesting Service, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

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.
	•	Press POWER button 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 (3 or
playback picture is noisy or contains		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 TV.
	•	Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2)
respond...
	•	Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
Miscellaneous		Correction
Programs cannot be viewed on TV...	•	Make sure TV power is on.
	•	Make sure TV is tuned to VCR's output channel (3 or 4).
	•	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.
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 for
continues to rotate...		about 5 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, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company (“ PSC” ),

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