Panasonic PV-V4023K, PV-V4523SK User Manual

Location of Controls

OUT

IN 1

OUT TO TV

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

R

L

OUT

IN 1

OUT TO TV

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

SELECT :
EXIT

:

ACT I ON

ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET
WEAK

SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

ANTENNA : CABLE

AUTO SET
WEAK

SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF

SELE

CT :

SET :

EXIT

:

ACT I ON

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

CANCEL :

STOP

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME

ZONE ADJUST : 0

SELECT :
EXIT

:

ACT I ON

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL

TIME

ZONE ADJUST : 0

SELE

CT :

SET :

EXIT

:

ACT I ON

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL

TIME

ZONE ADJUST : 0

SELE

CT :

SET :

EXIT

:

ACT I ON

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

SELECT

:

SET :

EXIT

:

ACT I ON

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

SELECT

:

SET :

EXIT

:

ACT I ON

REPEAT PLAY : OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT

- OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV : ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 4

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.

C

HANNEL

08 ADDED

C

HANNEL

08 DELE T

ED

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME

ZONE ADJUST : 0

SELECT :
EXIT

:

ACT I ON

COUNTER

RESET

TAPE
POSITION

PAUSE/SLOW

ACTION

SEARCH

TRACKING

EJECT

VCR/TV

INPUT

DISPLAY

CM/ZERO

VOL CH

REC

POWER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

100

0

ADD/DLT

REW

PLAY

STOP

FF

VCR TV

SELECT

SPEED

SAP/Hi-Fi

PROG

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

SELECT HOUR

DST:ON

6 /08 / 20 0 3

SUN SUN

2 : --PM

SELECT

:

SET :

EXIT

:

ACT I ON

SELECT :
EXIT

:

ACT I ON

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

: ACT I ON

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 :

SAL

I R

:

ACT I ON

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

SELECT

:

SET :

EXIT

:

ACT I ON

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

SELECT

:

SET :

EXIT

:

ACT I ON

REPEAT PLAY : OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT

- OFF : OFF
AUTO VCR/TV : ON

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 3

Location of Controls / Reset All VCR Memory Functions

• Location of Controls (Remote Control Buttons, Multi Function Display, Front & Rear View of the VCR )

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Output Channel

Limited Warranty

• Limited Warranty • Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Output Channel • DST

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
[phone]

www.panasonic.ca

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Remote Control Buttons

Front View of the VCR

Press ACTION*

to display MENU.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

Panasonic Canada Inc.

Model PV-V4523S-K VCR shown.

VCR (mode)

(Enables VCR functions)

POWER

(Turns VCR off/on)

VCR/TV

(For TV or VCR mode)

INPUT

(For LINE or channel)

SPEED

(Changes tape speed)

EJECT

(Ejects tape)

COMMERCIAL SKIP/
ZERO SEARCH

(

Starts COMMERCIAL SKIP/ Zero Search

ACTION

(Displays menu)

RECORD

(Records a program, etc.)

TAPE POSITION

(Locates tape position)

COUNTER RESET

(Resets counter to zero)

SAP/Hi-Fi

(For Model PV-V4523S-K only)
(Selects audio mode for play
or record)

VOLUME +/

(Adjusts TV volume)

-

Remote Control
EJECT button:

Press to eject tape. EJECT is not available during recording.

(Enables TV functions)

(Displays VCR status)

(Selects channel directly)

(Adds or deletes a channel)

(Set search system /Tunes TV channel)

PLAY (Plays a tape)/

FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

(Fast forwards tape/ forward visual

)

REWIND/SEARCH

(Rewinds tape/ reverse visual

Remote keys

PLAY, STOP, REW, and FF
function as
operation keys when menus
are displayed.

(Displays Timer Program screen)

(Displays still, frame by frame,

or slow motion picture)

TRACKING/ V-LOCK

(Selects channel/ reduces

picture noise during Play and

TV (mode)

DISPLAY

NUMBER Keys

ADD/DELETE

SEARCH/ ENTER

search)

search)

STOP (Stops tape)

PROGRAM

PAUSE/SLOW

CHANNEL /

Slow mode)

Cassette Compartment

POWER

Video
Input
Connector

Audio Input
Connector
(L/R)

CHANNEL

/

TRACKING/ V-LOCK

Remote
Sensor

RECORD

Multi Function Display

Rear View of the VCR

AC Power Plug

While plugged into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes 3.0 W
(PV-V4523S-K) [2.5 W (PV-V4023-K)] of electrical power in
off condition.

Audio Input Connector
(L/R)

Video Input Connector

STOP/EJECT

REWIND/
SEARCH

VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal

VHF/UHF Antenna
Output Terminal

PLAY

FAST
FORWARD/
SEARCH

Language

1)Press to select

language item.

2)Press

3) Press ACTION to exit.

repeatedly.

For English

For Spanish

For French

Channels

1)Press

CHANNEL.

2)Press to select

“ANTENNA,” then

press

your antenna system
(“TV” or “CABLE.”)

3)Press

“AUTO SET,” then

press

• If you use Cable
Box, set it to the
PBS channel in your
time zone.

• After Channel Auto
Set is finished, Auto
Clock Set will be
performed.

to select

to set

to select

.

Clock

1)Press

CLOCK.

2) Press to select
“MANUAL,” and press

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.

to select

. (For Auto Clock Set,

Time Zone
Adjust

(Only when Auto Clock
is set.)

1)Press to select

CLOCK.

2) Press

“TIME ZONE
ADJUST”

and press
subtract or add
hour(s) as necessary.

3) Press ACTION.

• “TIME ZONE
ADJUST” returns to
“0” if clock is set
manually.

to select

to

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a
period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

VHS Video Cassette Recorder – One (1) year, parts and labour

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to
any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for
which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during
shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the
reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product
which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from
coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only.
A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required
before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied
warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your

Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at:

Telephone #:
[phone]

For product repairs, please contact one of the following:

• Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.

Fax #:
[phone]

Web:
www.panasonic.ca

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

(Basic Operations)

For advanced operations, see the separate
“Advanced Operations” instruction book.

Models No. PV-V4023-K / PV-V4523S-K

• Our Customer Care Centre at [phone] or www.panasonic.ca

Audio Output
Connector (L/R)

Audio Output
Connector

VCR’s Output Channel

1)Press to select

“VCR’S OUTPUT CH.”

Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel:
Select channel with NUMBER keys and

press ADD/DLT.

Multi Function Display

Rear View of Model
PV-V4523S-K VCR only.

Video Output
Connector

Audio Input
Connector

Rear View of Model

Power Indicator

Lights up when power is on.

Clock/ Status/ Channel/ Speed Display

Displays the current time. Briefly displays VCR
status when a function button is pressed.
Briefly displays the channel number, or “L1” or “L2”
when a channel or line input is selected.

Montréal: 3075 Louis A. Amos, Lachine, Québec H8T 1C4 [phone]
Toronto: 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 [phone]
Calgary: 6835 8th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 [phone]
Vancouver: 12111 Riverside Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 [phone]

Printed in Indonesia

LSQT0642A

S0203-0

- 8 -

K

Briefly displays the recording speed when SPEED is
pressed.

Timer Indicator

Lights up when the VCR is set for a Timer
Recording, or when One Touch Recording
(OTR) is used.
Flashes when a Timer Recording is set, but a
tape has not been inserted into the VCR.

VCR Indicator

Lights up when the
VCR/TV selector is
set to VCR.

Hi-Fi Indicator
(For Model PV-V4523S-K only)

Lights up when Hi-Fi audio is
monitored in Playback Mode.

- 9 -

PV-V4023-K VCR only.

Reset All VCR Memory Functions

Use when moving VCR to new location, or if a mistake was made in the Initial Setup
section (return to Factory Setting).

• Make sure a tape is not inserted in the VCR.

Turn VCR Power on.

1

Press and hold both PLAY and

2

CHANNEL
than 5 seconds.

• The power shuts off.

21

Do “Initial Setup (Ready to Play)”

3

on page 4.

Note to CABLE system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

- 10 -

on the VCR for more

2)Press

.

To delete channel:
Select channel with CH

/ or NUMBER

keys and press ADD/DLT.

3)Press ACTION.

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

After 3 seconds

• To Make Corrections,
repeat steps 1) ~ 3).

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.

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,

press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

- 11 -

• A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:

Richmond, British Columbia
Panasonic Canada Inc.

12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Lachine, Québec
Panasonic Canada Inc.

3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Calgary, Alberta
Panasonic Canada Inc.

th

6835-8

St. N. E.
Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Mississauga, Ontario
Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Dr.
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Note

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the
original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original
purchase.

Accessory Purchases:

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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, 7

Location of Controls ........................................... 9, 10

Reset All VCR Memory Functions .......................... 10

Reset Language, Channels, Clock,

VCR’s Output Channel .......................................... 11

Limited Warranty ....................................................12

As an ENERGY STAR ® Participant,
Panasonic has determined that this product or

E

product model meets the

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,
operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.

®

LSQT0642A

TIMER PROG.

L I

ST

DT

START

STOP CH

SPD

13 2 : 00 P

3 : 20P 02

SLP

-- -- : --

-- : -- --

--

--

-- : -- -- : -- --

--

--

-- : -- -- : -- --

--

CANC

EL : ADD /

DLT

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: PROG

SELECT :
END : PROG

DATE START

ST

O

P

C

H

SLP

SET:

SELECT START DATE

T

ODAY

13 SAT --:-- --:-- --

TIMER

PROG.

LIST

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

AUTO CLOCK SET

PROCEEDING

CANCEL : STOP

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

CANCEL :

STOP

AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INC

OMPLETE

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
PRESSING ACTION KEY

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

SELECT MONTH

DST:ON

1 / /

:

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

:

ACT I ON

IN FROM ANT.

TV

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

TO

TV

IN from
ANT./CABLE

IN FROM ANT.

TV

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

TO

TV

IN from
ANT./CABLE

Cable TV
Converter Box

Before Using

COUNTER

RESET

TAPE
POSITION

PAUSE/SLOW

ACTION

SEARCH

TRACKING

EJECT

VCR/TV

INPUT

DISPLAY

CM/ZERO

VOL CH

REC

POWER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

100

0

ADD/DLT

REW

PLAY

STOP

FF

VCR TV

SELECT

SPEED

PROG

V I D

EO HEADS MAY

N

EED

CLEAN I NG
PLEASE I NSERT HEAD
CLEAN I NG CASSETTE
OR REFER

TO

MANUAL

END

: PL

AY

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC

- NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

TIMER PROG.

L I

ST

CANC

EL : ADD /

DLT

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: PROG

DT

START

STOP CH

SPD

7 9 : 00A 12 : 00A 08

SP

8

10 : 00P

12 : 00P 02 SP

10

8 : 00P

9 : 00P 10

SP

S

U

9 : 00P 10 : 00P

L1

LP

TIMER

PROG.

LIST

SELECT START DATE

DATE START

ST

O

P

C

H

SP

TODA

Y

7 SUN 9:

00A 12:00A

08

SELECT :
END : PROG

SET:

TIMER PROG.

L I

ST

CANC

EL : ADD /

DLT

SELECT :

SET :

EXIT

: PROG

DT

START

STOP CH

SPD

-- -- : --

-- : -- --

--

8

10 : 00P

12 : 00P 02 SP

10

8 : 00P

9 : 00P 10

SP

S

U

9 : 00P 10 : 00P

L1

LP

DAILY

7

21

31

68 9

SELECT / Selection Order

WEEKLY

(SAT)

WEEKLY

(MON)

WEEKLY

(SUN)

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

6 /08 / 20 0 3

SUN 2 : 20P

M

DST :

ON

SETT I NG

: CH

10

AUTO CLOCK SET
C

OMPLETED

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

SET COMPLETED

DST:ON

6 /08 / 20 0 3

SUN

2 : 20P

M

START :

ACT I ON

SET

:

SELECT LANGUAGE

ENGL

I

SH :PRESS 1

FRANÇA

I

S :APPUYER 2

ESPAÑOL :OPR

I M I

R3

COUNTER

RESET

TAPE

POSITION

PAUSE/SLOW

ACTION

SEARCH

TRACKING

EJECT

VCR/TV

INPUT

DISPLAY

CM/ZERO

VOL CH

REC

POWER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

100

0

ADD/DLT

REW

PLAY

STOP

FF

VCR TV

SELECT

SPEED

SAP/Hi-Fi

PROG

• Important Safeguards • Accessories • Head Cleaning • Loading Batteries • Prevent Tape Erasure • Specifications • Record/Playback Time

Connections / Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

Playback / Record on a Tape

• Connections • Initial Setup • Clock Set • Select Channel • Playback • Record • Auto Operation

Timer Recording

Timer Recording

• Timer Recording

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

1 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 Dealer verify the power source in your
home.

2 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.
POLARIZED 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.

GROUNDING PLUG 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 anything rest on them, roll

over them, or be in the way of 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 cracked

wire insulation are hazardous and should be

replaced by a qualified service technician.

Overloaded 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 result in a fire hazard or heat damage

to cassettes. For protection, follow these rules:

a. Never cover ventilation slots or the unit while

in use, or operate the unit when placed on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface.

b. Avoid built-in installation, 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 vehicle, etc.. Do not move the unit

suddenly between areas of extreme 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.

6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

• Do not place unsecured
equipment on a sloping
surface.

• Do not place this unit on any
support that is not firm, level,
and adequately strong. The
unit could fall causing serious
injury to a child or adult and
damage to the unit.

• An appliance and cart 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.

INSTALLATION

Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the

V4523S-K Ba-2 (E) (030107).p65 2003/02/04, 12:483

moisture.

user’s authority to operate.

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

If the unit has been in storage or moved to a new location, refer
first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.

1 KEEP THIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR

2 IF EQUIPMENT IS EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR

3 DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM

4 WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

5 USING ACCESSORIES

6 CLEANING THE UNIT

1 DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF

2 IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED

3 HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY

OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

If 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.
Part 1 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, in USA
Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information with
respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the
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.

LINES OR CIRCUITS

An outside antenna system should be located 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 installing 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 hazards involved, antenna installation should
be left to a professional.

MOISTURE OF ANY KIND.

STRONG IMPACT, unplug the unit and have it inspected by

a qualified service technician before use.

During a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors, or
before leaving the unit unused for extended periods of time,
disconnect all equipment from the power source as well as
the antenna and cable system.

• 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 liquid 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.

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to
avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.

Unplug the unit. Then, use a clean, dry, chemically
untreated cloth to gently 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 mar the
cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas
may adversely affect internal parts.

If, after carefully following the detailed 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
qualified service technician.

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, electric shock, or other
hazards.

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.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated
voltage within the unit may have sufficient

USING THE VIDEO UNIT

SERVICE

magnitude to cause electric 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.

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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 of Purchase

• Dealer Purchased From

• Dealer Address

• Dealer Phone No.

• Model No.

• Serial No.

Accessories

Remote Control

LSSQ0263 (PV-V4023-K)
LSSQ0389 (PV-V4523S-K)

Model
PV-V4023-K
remote shown.

Model
PV-V4523S-K
remote shown.

Loading the Batteries

Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

Break off the tab to
prevent recording.

Record Tab

Screw driver

Record/Playback Time

Only use tapes with the mark in this unit.

Tape Speed

Setting

SP

(Standard Play)

LP

(Long Play)

SLP

(Super Long Play)

Type of Video Cassette

1 Hour 2 Hours

2 Hours

3 Hours

Batteries 2 “AA”

RF Coaxial
Cable
LSJA0372

To record again

Cover the hole
with cellophane
tape.

T160T120T60

2 Hours

40 Minutes

4 Hours

5 Hours

20 Minutes

6 Hours 8 Hours

Head Cleaning

Old or damaged tapes may clog heads.

Video Head Clog Sensor

Screen-right 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.

Cleaning the VCR

Use soft, dry cloth or dusting attachment of a
vacuum to remove dust from all cabinet vent
holes. You may moisten cloth with non-abrasive,
antistatic cleaner/ polisher.

Caution:
Alcohol and various solvents could damage
finish.

Specifications

Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption:

Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC colour
Video Recording 4 rotary heads helical

System: scanning system
Audio Track: 1 track (Normal)

Tuner:
Broadcast Channels: VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69

CABLE Channels: Midband A ~ I (14 ~ 22)

Operating
Temperature: 5 °C ~ 40 °C (41 °F ~ 104 °F)

Operating Humidity: 10 % ~ 75 %
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs).
Dimensions: 360 (W) x 93 (H) x 242 (D) mm

Note: Designs and specifications are subject

to change without notice.

Power On

Approx. 18 W (PV-V4023-K)
Approx. 23 W (PV-V4523S-K)

Power Off

Approx. 2.5 W (PV-V4023-K)
Approx. 3.0 W (PV-V4523S-K)

2 channel
(Hi-Fi Audio Sound PV-V4523S-K)

Superband J ~ W (23 ~ 36)
Hyperband AA ~ EEE
(37 ~ 64)
Lowband A-5 ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99)
Special CABLE channel 5A
(01)
Ultraband 65 ~ 94, 100 ~ 125

14-3/16” (W) x 3-11/16” (H) x
9-9/16” (D) inch

Features for a Quality Picture

Digital Auto Picture

Automatically controls the video output signal for
less noise depending on the tape condition.

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 CH (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.

V-Lock Control (to reduce picture jitter)

In Still mode, CH (TRACKING)

/ operates as

a V-Lock control.

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Please make all cable or antenna connections before plugging into the AC
outlet.

Plugging the VCR Power Cord into an AC wall outlet starts auto channel and clock set.

Connecting

➛➛

For ANT./Cable

1

Connect cable from

➛

VCR

➛➛

Antenna/Cable to VCR’s IN

➛➛

➛

➛➛

TV

1

FROM ANT. jack.

2

Connect VCR’s OUT TO TV
jack to TV’s ANT. IN jack
with included RF Cable

2

accessory.

➛➛

For DSS/Cable Box

Connect your cable box’s

1

➛

VCR

➛➛

➛➛

➛

➛➛

TV

OUT jack to the VCR’s IN
FROM ANT. jack with an RF
cable.

2

Connect VCR’s OUT TO TV
jack to TV’s ANT. IN jack
with included RF Cable
accessory.

Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

1 Turn TV on and tune to channel 3.
2 Plug VCR Power Cord into AC wall outlet.

VCR comes on and SELECT LANGUAGE
screen appears. When one of “1”, “2”, “3”
keys is pressed, 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” (p. 11).

• If wrong language is set, do “Reset All
VCR Memory Functions” (p. 10).

Plugging the AC Power Plug into an AC outlet

Select language
Press 1 : English
Press 2 : French
Press 3 : Spanish

2

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.

If “AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE”
appears, manually set clock.
See below.

Manual Clock Set

If Auto Clock Set was incomplete.

1

1 Press ACTION* on remote to display

CLOCK menu.

2 Press to select the month and

to set. In the same manner, select and

If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it
to the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS)
channel in your time zone. If you use a
DSS receiver, it must be turned off.

Notes

• Function buttons are inoperative during Initial Setup.

• To remove a cassette during Auto Set, press

EJECT on the remote or STOP twice on the VCR.
In this case, settings must be made manually.
(See p. 11.)

• Depending on conditions, Auto Clock Set may take
longer than 30 minutes. If so, press STOP to stop
setup and perform settings manually. (See p. 11.)

set the date, year, time, and DST
(Daylight Saving Time).

3 Press ACTION to start clock and exit.

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Playback a Tape

1 Insert a tape.

• Loose or peeling labels
may cause tape jam.

• 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

Record on a Tape

1

Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 3).

• 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.

VCR/TV until “VCR” lights on the Multi
Function Display.

2

Press PLAY to play tape.

• If tape has no rec. tab (p. 3), auto play begins.

Special Features During Play

Forward/Reverse Scene Search
➛ Press FF or REW.

2 Press CH

select the channel

to

or NUMBER keys

.

• For “LINE” input, see p. 9 of “Advanced

Operations” book.

• If recording from a channel over 100, first

press 100 key then the other 2 digits.

3

Press SPEED

to select record speed (p. 3).

➛ 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

↔ Approx. 9X
↔ Approx. 7X
↔ Approx. 3X

If at 21X, 9X, or 7X speed the picture is
interrupted, change speed to 9X, 7X, or 3X.

Notes

• 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.

Notes

• 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.

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.

4

Press REC

to start recording.

• To edit, press PAUSE/SLOW to pause,

and again to resume recording.

5

Press STOP to stop recording.

One Touch 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 on VCR (in STOP or
PAUSE mode)

Press VCR/TV

(“VCR” lights up on Multi Function Display),

➛ select channels on VCR.

Notes

• 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.

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 Functions
Auto Play

Insert a tape ➛ Power comes on ➛ Play starts if there is no record tab (see p. 3).

Auto Rewind

Play
Fast Forward

➛ Tape end ➛ Rewind

Play Auto Eject

(Repeat Play must be off)

Play ➛ Tape end ➛ Rewind ➛ Tape ejects if there is 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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Timer Recording

1 1) Press PROG*.

2) Press

2

3

4

Press POWER off to set the timer Recording. (“TIMER” lights on Multi Function Display.)

Notes

• If you are using a Cable Box, VCR Timer Programming Channel (Step 2 above) must
be set to the Cable Box output channel and your Cable Box must be manually set to
the desired channel. The Cable Box must be left on.

• If a power interruption occurs while programming the timer, the timer program(s) may be
cancelled. If “TIMER PROGRAMS WERE LOST DUE TO POWER INTERRUPTION”
appears on-screen, please re-enter the timer programs.

• When recording programs via DSS receiver, DSS receiver must be left on.

• When recording programs via an antenna or cable, DSS receiver must be turned off.

to display program screen.

1) Set record DATE,
press

to select:
1~31= one time,
or DAILY= MON~ FRI,
or WEEKLY= same time
each week and press

2) Set remaining items,
press
press

to select and

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.

To Enter More Programs
Press

press

to select and

to set an unused program.

Then repeat step 2.
Or, press PROG to exit.

Important notes when using DSS receiver

Example

Today

.

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Review, Replace, or Clear Program

(Recording is not in progress)

a 1) Press PROG.

2) Press

to select LIST.

Cancel a Timer Recording

(Recording is in progress)

Press POWER and then STOP within

10 seconds to cancel the Timer
Recording.

b

To Replace program...

c

Press to select

desired program.

(The TIMER indicator goes out on Multi
Function Display.)

1) Press to display.

2) Repeat Step 2

(page 6) to set
new programs.

or

To Clear program...

Press ADD/DLT.

dPress PROG to end the programming.

*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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REC

1 2 : 0 0A

M

0 : 25

CH 02

-0 : 1 2 : 3 4
SP

STER

EO
SAP
M

ONO

CH 0 8

VCR
(HiFi)

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

TV

VHF/UHF

R
L

R
L

R

L

R

VCR
(HiFi)

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)

1

2

3

125

LINE1

(CABLE)

69

(TV)

or

LINE2

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL
ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET

WEAK

SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF

SELE

CT :

SET :

EXIT

:

ACT I ON

VCR LOCK ACT I VA

TED

VCR LOCK OFF

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

SELECT

:

SET :

EXIT

:

ACT I ON

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

SELECT

:

SET :

EXIT

:

ACT I ON

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

SELECT

:

SET :

EXIT

:

ACT I ON

REPEAT PLAY : OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT

- OFF : OFF

AUTO VCR/TV : ON

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S OUTPUT CH : 3

BEG I

N END

Special VCR Features

• Special VCR Features • Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

On-Screen Displays (OSD)

Before Requesting Service

• Before Requesting Service • On-Screen Displays (OSD)

Montréal: 3075 Louis A. Amos, Lachine, Québec H8T 1C4 [phone]
Toronto: 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 [phone]

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
[phone]

www.panasonic.ca

V4523S-K Ad-1 (E) (030107).p65 2003/02/04, 12:481

Calgary: 6835 8th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 [phone]
Vancouver: 12111 Riverside Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 [phone]

Connection

(Rear connection shown.)

Front of VCR

(Front Audio L/R Video IN jacks are
also provided)

VIDEO IN 2

For Model PV-V4523S-K only

AUDIO IN 2

Front of VCR

(Front Audio/Video IN jacks are
also provided)

VIDEO IN 2

For Model PV-V4023-K only

Connect VIDEO OUT jack on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN jack on Recording VCR.

1

To monitor the dubbing, also connect a TV as shown.

PV-V4523S-K : Connect AUDIO L/R OUT jacks on Playing VCR to AUDIO L/R IN jacks on

2

PV-V4023-K : Connect AUDIO OUT jack on Playing VCR to AUDIO IN jack on Recording

Recording VCR.

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 PLAY, then PAUSE/SLOW

3

immediately to enter PLAY/PAUSE mode.

The operation of steps 4 and 5 must be done on both playing
and recording VCRs at the same time.

Press PLAY to start dubbing.

4

Playing VCR starts playback.

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 REC, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to enter REC/PAUSE mode.

Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing.
Recording VCR starts recording.

L-AUDIO IN2-R

Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature

If Multi-brand feature is used (pages 2, 3), and
this feature is set to on, a warning appears
whenever an invalid key is pressed in TV mode.

1

Press ACTION to display menu.

2

Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

3

Press

REMOTE WARNING
and press
or OFF.

• If “OFF,” remote
warning will not appear
if invalid key is pressed.

to select

to set ON

Auto Shut-Off Feature

The power shuts off at a preset time.

1 Press ACTION to display menu.

2

3

Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

Note

• The shut-off countdown will not
function during Play or Record.

Press

AUTO SHUT-OFF.

Press

change shutoff time as
shown below.

VCR/TV Selector Feature

The VCR/TV selection can be set to auto or
manual.

to select

repeatedly to

Tape Position Display Feature

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.

Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature

When set to “ON,” picture is displayed
regardless of signal strength.

1

Press ACTION to display menu.

2

• 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 ACTION to return to normal screen.

3

•“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.

Press

and display CHANNEL.

Press

WEAK SIGNAL
DISPLAY, and press

to select

to select

to set ON or OFF.

On-Screen Displays (OSD)

Function & Channel Displays

When a function button
is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or
you change channels,
a 5 second display
appears.

VCR Status & Clock Displays

To display or remove
overlay at right,

➛ press DISPLAY*.

Function Status

Rec Time Remaining

(OTR mode only.
See p. 5 of Basic
Operations book.)

Broadcast Audio
Being Received
(For Model PV-V4523S-K only)

Warning and Instruction Displays

OSD Caution

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
PRESSING ACTION KEY

TURN VCR OFF
FOR TIMER RECORDING

CHECK CASSETTE
RECORD TAB

NO CASSETTE

If you attempt to set or review a Timer
Recording and the Clock is not set...

After a Timer Program has been set...

If you press REC on the remote
control or VCR, and a cassette is
inserted with no record tab...

If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC
on the remote control or VCR without
a cassette inserted...

Blank Tape/
No Video Signal Indications

When blank tape is detected during play,
or the current channel has no signal (with
Weak Signal Display feature (p. 10) set to
OFF), the TV screen will turn solid blue.

Current Time

Channel

Counter

Tape Speed

(See p. 3 of Basic
Operations book.)

These displays will alert you to a missed
operation or provide further instructions.

Page

See page 6, 7 of
Basic Operations
book

See page 6, 7 of
Basic Operations
book

See page 3 of
Basic Operations
book

See page 5 of
Basic Operations
book

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

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...

During special effects playback,
picture may contain some vertical
jitter when using a TV with an
Automatic Vertical Hold Control...

VCR cannot be controlled...

Remote Control

VCR cannot be remote controlled...

ACTION and PROG buttons do not
respond...

Correction

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Set POWER button to on.

• Make sure power source is active.

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 [BO p. 11])

• 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, 7)

• Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (BO p. 6, 7)

• 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 TV’s 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. 10)

• 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)

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

(Advanced Operations)

For Basic operations, see the separate
“Basic Operations” instruction book.

Models No. PV-V4023-K / PV-V4523S-K

Table of Contents

Multi-Brand Control Feature ..................................... 2

1

5

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.”

Note

• Dubbing tapes protected with Copy
Guard will have poor quality results.

Press STOP to stop dubbing.

Selecting the Input Mode

Method 1:
Press INPUT repeatedly.

Channel Number

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.

/ .

↔↔

↔ LINE1

↔↔

↔↔

↔ LINE2

↔↔

Press ACTION to display menu.

2

• OFF(Manual): You select “VCR” or “TV”

• ON(Auto): “VCR” mode is automatically

Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

3

Note

• 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).

Press

AUTO VCR/TV,
and press
or OFF.

mode using the VCR/TV
button on the unit or remote.

set when VCR is turned on,
or in Play mode.

to select

to set ON

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

copyright infringement.

- 8 -

Printed in Indonesia

LSQT0643A

S0203-0

K

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,

press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

- 9 -

VCR Lock Feature

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.)

To turn off, repeat
above.

• VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if clock is set.

REC

- 10 -

TO CANCEL TIMER REC
PRESS POWER THEN
STOP KEY

VIDEO HEADS MAY
NEED CLEANING
PLEASE INSERT HEAD
CLEANING CASSETTE
OR REFER TO MANUAL

END :PLAY

VCR LOCK ACTIVATED

REMOTE CONTROL IS SET
TO TV MODE

USE VCR : VCR KEY

If you press POWER or STOP during
a Timer Recording...
(visible in VCR mode only)

If head cleaning becomes necessary
while playing back a tape...

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

If you press an invalid key on the
remote while in TV mode...

See page 6, 7 of
Basic Operations
book

See page 3 of
Basic Operations
book

See page 10

See pages 2, 3, 10

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,

press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

- 11 -

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...

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.

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Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS) ....................... 3

MTS Broadcast
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System

(For Model PV-V4523S-K only) .................. 4

(For Model PV-V4523S-K only) .. 5

Tape Operation .................................................... 6, 7

Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................... 9

Special VCR Features ........................................... 10

On-Screen Displays (OSD) .................................... 11

Before Requesting Service .................................... 12

As an ENERGY STAR ® Participant,
Panasonic has determined that this product or

E

product model meets the

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,
operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.

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