Panasonic PV-V4521 User Manual

Panasonic

Video Cassette Recorder

Onnivtnícin )m Operati ng Instructions

Models No. PV-V4021/PV-V4521

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Connections and Initial Setup Procedures are on
pages 8 to 9.

As an Energy Star^ Parmer,
Matsushita Efectnc Corporatior) a<
America has dctorminod that this product / ^
or product modef meets the ENERGY
StaR^ guideimes for ene/py efficiency.

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,

operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. (Guía para rápida consulta en

español está incluida.) lsqto329a

For assistane«, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(72^) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts<3pianasonic.com

Important Safeguards and Precautions

FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN

ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING IN
STRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN
THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT

1 POWERSOURCECAUnON

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 POLARIZEDORGROUNDINGPLUG

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 lit into an outlet one way. If you

cannot Tully insert the plug, tty 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, ft 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,

neat 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 AVOIDEXTREMELYHOTLOCATIONSOR

SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Do not place the unit over or near any kind of

heater or regulator, 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 TOAVOIDPERSONALINJURY

• 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 I
should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart corntrination to overturn.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions and
use the manufacturer's recommended
accessories when operating this unit or
connecting it lo any other equipment.

INSTALUVnON

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SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION
If an outside antenna or саЫе system is connected to the
equiprryent, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against built up static cKarges
and voltage surges. Section
810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada,
part 1 of the Canadian Electrical
Code) provides informatior
vrith respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure, grourxing 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,

KEEPANTENNACLEAROFHIGHVOLTAGEPOWERLiNESORCIRCUnS
An outside antenna system should bo located well away from
power lines, electric light or power drcuits агк1 where it will rtever
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.

_______________USING THE VIDEO UNIT |

f the unit has been in stor^e or moved to a new location,
refer first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.
1 KEEPTHISVIDEOUNITAWAYFROMWATEROR

MOISTURE OF ANY KIND.

2 IFEQUIPMENTISEXPOSEDTORAIN, MOISTURE.OR

STRONG IMPACT, unplug the unit and have it inspected by
a qualified service technician before use.

3 DURINQANELECTRICALSTORM

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.

4 WHENTHEUNITISPLUGGEDIN

• Never expose the unit to rain or water. DO NOT OPERATE

• Never drop or push any object through openings in the unit.

• Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set

5 USING ACCESSORIES

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

6 CLEANING THE UNIT

Unplug the unit. Then, use a dean, diy, chemically untreated doth
to gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cfeaning fluids,
aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or seep into the unit
and cause electrical shock. Any substance such as wax, adiesive
tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid,
or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts.

1 DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following the detailed operating instruc
tions, this Video product does not operate properly, do not
attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adjust
ments not described in the manual. Unplug the unit and
contact a qualified service technician.

2 IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED

Make sure the service techniqjan uses only parts spedtied by
the manufacturer, or those having the same safety charactens­tics as the original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

3 HAVETHESERVICETECHNICIAN PERFORMASAFETYCHECK

After any service or repairs to the unit, request the service
technician to conduct a through safety check as described
in the manufacture's service literature to insure that the
video unit is in safe operating condition.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

_____

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.

Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact
can cause electric shock or fire hazard.

as this may cause electrical interference. Keep all magnets
away from electronic equipment.

SERVICE

Safety Precautions

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

to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide

slot, fully insert.

Avertissement: Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs

électriques, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à une
humidité excessive.

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus

large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqu’au fond.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

A

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated
voltage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore,
it is dangerous to make any kind of contact
with any inside part of this unit.

A

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.

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.

FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.

Before Using

Congratulations

on your purchase of one of the most
sophisticated and reliable products on the market
today. Used properly, it will bring you years of
enjoyment. Please fill in the information below.
The serial number is on the tag located on the
back of your VCR.

• Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address___________

Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.

______________________

_____

___________

___________

Accessories

□ Remote Control

LSSQ0263 {PV-V4021)
LSSQ0264 (PV-V4521)

Model PV-V4521
remote shown.

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

Break off the tab to
prevent recording.

Record Tab

Screw driver

Record/PlaybackTime

To order accessories, call toll free

1 -800-332-5368.

Loading the Batteries

□ Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese
batteries.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [e-mail]

Only use tapes with the IVrt*g| mark in this unit.

Tape Speed

Setting

SP

(Standard Play)

LP

(Long Play)

SLP

(SuperLongPlay)

Type of Video Cassette

T60 T120

1 Hour 2 Hours

2 Hours 4 Hours

3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours

T160

2 Hours

40 Minutes

5 Hours

20 Minutes

able of Contents

Important Safeguards and Precautions

Accessories..............................................................................4

Loading the Batteries..............................................................4

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure..........................................4

Record/Ptayback Time............................................................4

Location of Controls

Connections and Initial Setup.............................................8,9

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Output Channel.... 10,11

Playback a Tape

Record On a Tape..................................................................13

Timer Recording...............................................................14,15

Multi-Brand Control Feature
Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS)
MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System
(For model PV-V4521 only)

Tape Operation (Search System)

Special VCR Features
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)

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18,19

20-22
22,23

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6,7

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VCR 8t Cassette Information.................................................25

On-Screen Displays (OSD)

Before Requesting Service...................................................27

Service Center List................................................................28

Warranty.................................................................................29

Spanish (Español) Quick Use Guide..............................30,31

Index

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Back Cover

26

Location of Controls

Remote control Buttons

Model PV-V4521 remote shown.

EJECT button: Press to eject tape from VCR. If EJECT is pressed during record,

Front View of the VCR

VCR/TV selector Cassette Compartment

POWER

Video
Input
Connector

Connector '^CHANNEL UP/ DOWN Remote STOP/EJECT
(L/R) TRACKING/ V-LOCK Sensor

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VCR will not respond.

Model PV-V4521 VCR shown.

PLAY

FAST
FORWARD/
SEARCH

REWIND/
SEARCH

Multi Function Display

Timer Indicator

Lights when the VCR is set for a Timer

Power Indicator

Lights when power
is on.

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 and when a power
interruption occurs during Timer Programming.

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 “LI” or “L2” when
a channel or line input is selected. Briefly displays
the recording speed when SPEED is pressed.

Rear View of the VCR

AC Power Plug

VCR indicator

Lights when the
VCR/TV selector is

set to VCR.

Hi-Fi Indicator (For Model
PV-V4521 only)

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

Rear View of Model
PV-V4021 VCR only.

Connections and Initial Setup

How to Connect

Initial Setup for ANT./Cable - VCR - TV
(J) Connect the Cable from

Antenna/Cable to the IN
FROM ANT. terminal on VCR.

0 Connect the OUT TO TV

terminal on the rear of VCR
to the ANT. IN terminal on
TV using the RF Cable
(included accessory).

Initial Setup for DSS/Cable Box-VCR-TV

® Connect the OUT Jack on

your cable box to the IN

FROM ANT. terminal on the
VCR with an RF cable.

© Connect the OUT TO TV

terminal on the rear of VCR
to the ANT. IN terminal on
TV using the RF Cable
(included accessory).

VHF/UHF

VCH

IN FROM ANT.

How to do Initial Setup

Press VCR* for VCR mode. Turn
the TV on and set it to channel 3.

1

Turn VCR on.
When VCR is turned on the first

2

time, SELECT LANGUAGE screen
appears.

SELECT LANGUAGE

PRESS CH A t ENGLISH
OPRIMIR CH ▼ ; ESPAÑOL

APP. VCR/TV : FRANÇAIS

TO CHANGE VCR' S OUTPUT
CH. PRESS ACTION KEY.

If screen does not appear, check
connection between VCR and TV
and, if TV is tuned to channel 3, try
switching it to channel 4.
When you want to change the output
channel of VCR, please refer to VCR’s
Output Channel on page 11.
If wrong language is set, do “Reset All
VCR Memory Functions” steps on
page 9.

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Press CHA to select English,
or

3

Press CHV to select Spanish,
or
Press VCR/TV key to select French.
When one of above keys is pressed,
CHANNEUCLOCK AUTO SET screen
appears.

VCfl fCLOCK fCHANNEL

«EL/CL0CK .iiUTO SET

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE

AND IF YOU USE A CABLE

BOX. TUNE IT TO YOUR

LOCAL PBS CH THEN, . .

PLEASE PRESS CH UP KEY

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 DSS
receiver, it must be turned off.

r WARNING-----------------------------------------------

When using “Nut type" RF coaxial cables,
tighten with fingers only. Overtightening

may damage terminals.

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

Press CHA Key to start Channel/Clock
Auto Set operation. Settings are
performed automatically. If the setup is

4

completed, the following screen is
displayed.

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If “Auto Clock Set is Incomplete"

screen appears, set the clock using

MANUAL CLOCK SET procedure shown
below.

rCLOCtTI Shaknel

: CH UP KEY

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

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ACTION

rvCR I CLOCK I channel

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
PRESSING ACTION KEY

Manual ClockSet

If Auto Clock Set was incomplete, manually
set the clock as follows.

Press ACTION Key on the Remote to

display CLOCK Menu screen.

1

rVCR r CLOCK 1 CHANNEL;|

SELECT MONTH

SELECT:A » SET:
EXIT ..INACTION________

Press A T to select the month and ► to

set. In the same manner, select and set

2

the date, year, time, and DST (daylight

saving time).

I VCR

fCLOCin CHANNET|

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SET COMPLETED
SET '.■* ►

START ■ACTION

Press ACTION Key twice to start CLOCK

3

and exit.

CH A/T

Model PV-V4521 remote shown.

Reset All VCR Memory Functions

Use when moving VCR to new
location, or if a mistake was made in

the Initial Setup section.

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

Press and hold both
PLAY and CHANNEL
A on the VCR for
more than 5 seconds.

• The power shuts off.

3 Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.

Reset Language, Channels, Clock,

1

2

fVCR I ~CngKl~eHANNEL

REPEAT PtAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON
AUTO SHUT-OFF :ON
tOIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR' S OUTPUT CH :3

SELECT
EXIT : ACT ION

■ Language

1) Press AW to select

language item.

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REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON

VCR'S OUTPUT CH :3

SELECT:a t SET:^
EXIT :ACTION

2) Press ► repeatedly.

VCR 1 "CLOCK I CHANNEL
REPEAT PLAY OFF
REMOTE WARNING :ON

VCR’S OUTPUT CH ;3

SELECTia t SET:»­EXIT : ACT I ON

For English

VCR I SECQTI CANgn

IE RETICI ON :INACT

AVISO(CONT.REMOTO) :ACT

■ -■ JATICtLACT

:ANAL de SALIDA :3

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SALIR : ACT I ON

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CA SORTIE ;3

SEL, :a ▼ REGLER:»

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3) Press ACTION to exit.

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For Spanish

hOrD "CanaTTI

LECTURE :NON

MESSAGE O'ERREUR : OUI

For French

Press ACTION*
to display menu.

■ Channels

1 ) Press ► to select

CHANNEL.

AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY:OFF

SELECT : A T A ►
EXIT : ACTI ON

2) Press AW to select

“ANTENNA," then
press ► to set your
antenna system

(TV or CABLE).

AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF

SELECT:A ▼ SET:

EXIT : ACT I ON

3) Press AT to select
“AUTO SET,” then

press ►.

• If you use a cable box,

set it to the PBS channel
in your time zone.

rvCH I CLOCK rCHANNEL T

CHAIEL/CLOCK AUTO SET

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
AND IF YOU USE A CABLE
BOX, TUNE IT TO YOUR

LOCAL PBS CH THEN. , ,

PLEASE PRESS CH UP KEY

{This screen appears only
when auto clock is set.)

4) Press CH A.

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

■ Clock

1 ) Press ^ ► to select

CLOCK.

VCR [»CLOCK I CHANNEL

■StlTi5Ta;oCK SET

nio

MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST

SELECT ; A T
EXIT : ACT I ON

2) Press AT to select

MANUAL and press ►.
(For Auto Clock Set,

select “AUTO CLOCK

SET," then press CH A.)

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FAUTO CLOCK SET ^

I TIME ZONE ADJUST

SELECTIA T SET:»
EXIT : ACT I ON

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(“TIME ZONE ADJUST

appears only when auto
clock is set.)

VCR rCL'OCKl CHANNEL

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3) Press AT and ► to

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

4) Press ACTION twice to
start the clock and exit
this mode.

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s Output Channel

‘'Important: If a remote control button does not

work when pressed, press the VCR
button on the remote and try the
button again.

■Time Zone Adjust

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

1) Press 4 ► to select
CLOCK.

PvCH »CLOCK I CHANNEL

AUTO“CLOCK SET

MANUAL

TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0

SELECT
EXIT :ACTIQN

2) Press AT to select

TIME ZONE ADJUST

1 VCR 1 CLOCK 1 CHANNEL 1
fAUrO CLOCK SET
1 MANUAL 1

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SELECT:* ▼ SET;-« ►
EXIT : ACTION 1

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

3) Press ACTION.

4) Press POWER off to

perform AUTO
CLOCK SET.

• TIME ZONE ADJUST

returns to “0" if clock is
set manually.

■ VCR’s Output

Channel

1) Press AW to select

VCR'S OUTPUT CH.

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REPEAT PLAY :OFF
REMOTE WARNING ON
AUTO SHUT-OFF ON

SELECT:* » SeT:^
EXIT : ACT I ON

2) Press ►.

VCR

IF YOU PRESS ACTION
KEY, VCR'S OUTPLTTCH
SWITCHES TO CH 4,

3) Press ACTION.

VCR I CLOCK I CHANNEL|

PLEASE TUNE YOUR TV TO
CH 4.

After 3 seconds

VCR lckselchannei^

repeat play :0FF

REMOTE WARNING :ON

AUTO SHOT- OFF :ON

IDIOMAAANGUE : ENGLISH

SELECT:* Y SET:*

EXIT : ACT I ON

To Make Corrections,

repeat step 1) - 3).

_________

1

CLOCK t CHANNEL|

lOQi

____________

POWER

■VCR
NUMBER

keys
SELECT/

SET
A:PLAY

T :STOP

◄ :REW
► :FF

.ADD/

DELETE

■CH A/T

ACTION

Model PV-V4521 remote shown.

Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel:

Select channel with number
keys and press ADD/DLT.

1 CHANNEL 08 ADDED |

To delete channel:

Select channel with CH A / T or

number keys and press ADD/DLT.

1 CHANNEL 08 DELETED

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

VCR auto adjusts clock for DST.
(Page 9.)

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 the VCR for
timer recordings.

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*| Insert a cassette.

2 Press P

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FF

STOP

PAUSE/
SLOW

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Ready Check List

□ All connections are made (pg. 8,17).
□ TV and VCR are plugged in.
□ TV is on and tuned to CH3, 4, or VIDEO.
□ Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR)

Insert a tape,

1

• VCR power comes on.
"VCR” lights on Multi Function Display.

Press PLAY*

to play tape.

* if tape has no ree. tab (pg. 4), auto play begins.

Special Features During Play

Forward/ Reverse scene search

--> Press FF or REW.

-> Press again or PLAY to release.

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.
These features work best in SP or SLP

mode.

• The sound will be muted.

• To reduce picture noise, see “Manual
Tracking Control" on page 25.

• After the VCR is in Still or Slow mode for 3

minutes, it will switch to Stop mode

_________

Press STOP

to stop tape.

Press REW or FF In Stop mode

to Rewind/ Fast Forward tape.

Press EJECT on remote,
or STOP/EJECT on VCR to eject tape.

automatically to protect the tape and the
video head.

Remove loose or peeling
labels from tapes

to prevent tape jam.

________________________

Multi Function Display

Press STOP/EJECT to stop

and/ or eject tape.

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Record On a Tape

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Model PV-V4521 remote shown.

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Important: It a remote control button does not work

when pressed, press the VCR button on
the remote and try the button again.

Ready Check List

Q All connections are made (pg. 8, 17).

□ TV and VCR are plugged in.
Q TV is on and tuned to CH3, 4, or VIDEO.
□ Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR)

Insert tape with rec. tab (pg. 4).

1

• VCR power comes on.
“VCR" lights on Multi Function Display.

Press CH AT, or number keys

to select channel.

• For “LINE" input, see pg. 24.

• For channels over 100, press 100 key then
press the remaining 2 digits.

Press SPEED

to select record speed (pg. 4).

SP = Standard Play LP = Long Play
SLP = Super Long Play

• Speedappearson-screenandonMultiFunctionDisplay.

Press REC

to start record.

• To edit out unwanted scenes, press PAUSE/
SLOW to pause, and again to resume recording.

Press STOP

to stop record.

Record using VCR controls

2 Select 1 Insert 4 Press REC

Channel, a cassette. to start

Recording.

VCR/TV

Multi Function
Display

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.

5 Press STOP/

EJECT to stop.

One Touch Recording (record in progress),

• VCR shuts off after preset record length.
"> each press of REC adds 30 min. to

record length up to 4 hours.

Record one station, watch another,

--> press VCR/TV (“VCR" goes out on Multi
Function Display),

"> select channels at TV (recording

continues).

Watching one channel and
recording another is NOT
possible when using a Cable
Box or a Satellite Receiver.

Select channels at VCR,

• Other channels cannot be viewed during
recording.

-> press VCR/TV (“VCR” lights on Multi
Function Display),

-> select channels at VCR.

• After 5 min. in Pause mode, VCR stops to
protect tape and video head.

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Timer Recording

POWER

VCR/

TV

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5o

SELECT/
SET

A: PLAY
TiSTOP
◄:REW
► :FF

[^1

Ready Check List

All connections made (pg. 8, 17).

□

TV and VCR plugged in and turned on.

□

VCR/TV selector set to “VCR.”

□

Clock set correctly.

n

Tape has rec. tab {pg. 4),

□

Remote in VCR mode. (Press VCR)

n

Press PROG*

1

to display PROGRAM.

REC

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----

Model PV-V4521 remote shown.

Example

Today

If you are using a Cable Box, VCR
Timer Programming
Channel(Step 3) must be set to
the Cable Box output channel
AND your Cable Box must be

manually set to the desired
channel. The Cable Box power

left on.

If a power interruption occurs
while programming the timer, the
timer program(s) may be canceled.

If “TIMER PROGRAMS WERE LOST

DUE TO POWER INTERRUPTION”

appears on-screen, please reenter
the timer programs.

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PROG

(SAT)

■31— 1—2"

WEEKLY

■ (MON)

Ptimer prog. rCiiP

^8-9

7 selecta / T Selection Order

^WEEKLY

L

Press ▼

to display Program
screen.

1) To set record DATE,
press AT to select:

1-31= one time, or
DAILY= MON- FRI, or
WEEKLY= same time
each week and

press ► to set.

• See selection order

below left.

2) To set remaining

items, press AT to

select and press ^ to
set START/STOP
times, CH(channel) or
LINE input (pg.24),
and tape speed (SP,
LP, SLP).

___WEEKLY _J

(SUN)

DAILY

Press PROG

to end program.

To Enter More Programs,

press AT to select and
press ^ to set an unused

CANCEL lAOD/DLT
SELECT :* T SET:
EXIT : PROG

_____

program number and
repeat step 3.

Or

Press PROG again

to exit-

press POWER off

to set the timer.
(“TIMER” lights on Multi Function Display.)

important: It a remote control button does not work when pressed, press

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

Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents:

(Recording is not in progress)

1

TtIMER PROG. I^UST

P OT START STOP CH

9:00*12:00*

1 7

S 8

10:OOP12;OOP

8:OOP 9;00P 10

3 10

9:OOP 10:OOP LI

4 SU

SELECT:A T 4 ►
EXIT

:PROG

_____

fTIMER PROG. I LIST
i^T START STOP CH

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2

B 1O:O0P12:O0P 02
3 10 8:OOP 9:OOP 10
4 SU 9:00P10:O0P LI

CANCEL -.ADO/DLT

SELECT ;A ▼ SET:*
EXIT : PROG

______________

02

1) Press PROG.

SPO

06 SP

2) Press

SP
SP

LP

T

Press

to select number.

to select LIST.

AW

To cancel a Timer
Recording in progress...

Press POWER and then STOP
within 10 seconds to cancel the
Timer recording. (The TIMER
indicator goes out on Multi
Function Display.)

3 To Replace program...

1) Press ►

7 SUN 9:00A 12:00A 08

TODAY

SELECT START DATE

SELECT: AT SET;t ►
END :PROG

_________________

to display.

2) Repeat Step 3
(pg.14) to set
new programs.

or

To Clear program...

TIMER PROG. J LIST

8 10;00f 12:OOP 02

10 8:00f> 9:00P 10

SU 9;OOP10:OOP Li

CANCEL ;ADD/DLT
SELECT ;a T SET;»­EXIT :PROG

STOP CH SPDl

Press ADD/DLT.

Press PROG

to end the program. .

• If there are set programs, press
POWER off to set timer.

- Important notes when using a DSS receiver —

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

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

SELECT/

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5 of

SET

A :PLAY
T :STOP

◄ :REW
► :FF

ADD/DLT

PROG

Model PV-V4521 remote shown.

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Multi-Brand Control Feature

Multi-Brand Control Setup

The Remote Control can be set to control some TV functions.

^ Find your TV Brand Code Number shown below.

I Setup for TV control,

-->hold down TV button,

-->enter code with number keys.

• if code number istOO or greater,

-->press too key, then other digits.

E.g., press 100 - 0 - 2 for 102.

Confirm code entry,

">press POWER to turn selected unit on or off.

• See table below for controllable functions in each mode.
Repeat setup after remote battery replacement.

Remote will not control every TV made by the
manufacturer listed. If you get no response, your
particular unit cannot be controlled. There are NO
additional codes for the products listed. If your
product is not listed, then the remote is not
compatible with that product.

Using Multi-Brand Control

After remote is set up, you can select VCR or TV for the
desired function.

Press VCR or TV on the remote.

(Table below shows available unit buttons for each mode.)

"\Unit
Mode\^

VCR

TV

VCR/TV, PLAY, STOP EJECT, SAP/ Hi-Fi (PV-V4521
only), DISPLAY, FF, REW, PAUSE/SLOW, REC, SPEED,
CM/ZERO, RESET COUNTER, TAPE POSITION

VCR

All

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Model PV-V4521 remote shown.

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TV

VOL UP/DOWN

POWER, INPUT, number
keys, ENTER, CH UP/
DOWN, VOL UP/DOWN

NUMBER
keys

ENTER

Not all functions listed may be controllable.
In TV mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing number keys for channel

selection.

TV Brand Code Numbers

............

Panasonic

Quasar

FCA......................................... 03

GE
Zenith

Magnavox

............

.................

.........................

..................

...........

01,02

...........

01,02

..................

..................

..................

Sylvania

..............

Sharp

..................

Sony
03
04
05

....................

Toshiba

...............

Sanyo .................................... 10

Rsher

..................

...................05

............

06, 07

...................08

...................09

................... 10

JVC

...................

Hitachi...............

Mitsubishi
Samsung
Gold Star

.........

.........

..........

.....................

..................... 12

..............

..................... 14

........

15, 16, 17

Due to changes in infra-red commands used by manufacturers, some brands have several

codes. If your unit does not respond to the first code, please try the next one.
Some TV brands require you to turn on the power manually.

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07, 13

Advanced Connections

AudioA^ideo connection

If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN terminals, you can connect your VCR to

them to recive higher quality picture and sound.

Connect the VIDEO OUT terminal on the VCR to the VIDEO IN terminal
of your TV.

Connect the “L” and “R” AUDIO OUT terminals on the VCR to the “L” and
“R” AUDIO IN terminals of your TV. {PV-V4521 Rear)

Connect the AUDIO OUT terminal on the VCR to the AUDIO IN terminal
ofyourTV. (PV-V4021 Rear)

Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV (Monitor/Receiver) to “VIDEO.”

With a Cable Box (VCR -^Cable Box)

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VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV,

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Connect With Two Cable Boxes

CABLE BOX

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2-Way Splitter CABLE BOX

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VHF/UHF

TV

You Can

view any
(including
scrambled)
channel.

use VCR Remote
Control to select
channels without
using Multi-brand
control feature.

You Can

record and view
both scrambled
and unscrambled
channels if
additional
equipment is
added. This
connection
requires: two
converter boxes,
an A/8 switch,
and a 2-way
splitter.

You Cannot

record
scrambled
channels.

You Cannot

view channel
other than the
one selected
for any type of
recording.

do a Timer

recording of a
channel unless
you select it at
the cable box.

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Broadcast/VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System

Connection For Model PV-V4521

Make the AudioA/ideo Connection as shown on page 17.

• You can use a TV connected to Stereo amp and speakers
instead of a Stereo TV.

Receivable Broadcast Types

The following are possible audio broadcast types and on
screen displays.

The signal being received is indicated with an “[((” mark while
the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow.

To display the broadcast signal being received,

-> press DISPLAY.

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MTS stereo and SAP broadcast

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo
(main language) and Secondary Audio
Program (sub language) broadcasts
are being received simultaneously.
Select STEREO or SAP audio mode.

STOP 12:00AM

fr STEREO
►SAP

MONO

ABC

:00:00

0

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DISPLAY

MTS Stereo broadcast

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo
broadcast. Select STEREO audio
mode.

• If stereo broadcast is weak and

display flickers, select MONO audio
mode for possibly better results.

SAP broadcast

Secondary Audio Program (sub
language) broadcast. Select SAP
audio mode for the sub language.

MONO broadcast

Normal monaural sound broadcast.

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STOP

»STEREO ^

SAP
MONO

STOP

STEREO

»SAP

MONO

STOP

STEREO
SAP
MONO

12:00AM

12:00AM

4

12:00AM

SAP/

ABC

0:00:00

SP

Hi-Fi

Equipped with dbx*-TV

ABC

:00:00

0

SP

Noise Reduction for
true MTS reproduction.

dbx*-TV Noise

Reduction is required

for good stereo

separation and audio

ABC

;00:00

0

SP

fidelity, dbx* is a

registered trademark,
and is licensed by dbx*
Technology Licensing.

Audio Mode for Recording

Press SAP/ Hi-Fi

to display audio mode.

1

(Display disappears after 5 seconds.)

»STEREO
»SAP <

MONO

2

Arrow indicates
selection.

Do a recording.

See page 13.

3

Press SAP/ Hi-Fi
repeatedly to select

desired mode.

Refer to “Receivable
Broadcast Types”
on page 18.

Audio Mode for Playback

Start playback.

1

See page 12.

Press SAP/Hi-Fi

to display audio mode.

2

(Display disappears after 5 seconds.)

Press SAP/ Hi-Fi

3

HIFI(L/H)^
HIFI (L)
HIFI(R)
NORMAL

Arrow indicates
selection.

repeatedly to select

desired mode.

•Select “HIFI(L/R)”or
“HIFI(D” or “HIFI(R)” to
listen to stereo
recordings in stereo
sound. Select
“NORMAL” for
monaural sound.

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Hi-Fi

Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo will playback with true stereo sound.
Standard stereo tapes will playback in monaural sound.

To listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback, the VCR AUDIO (L/R) jacks must be connected
to a stereo TV or an external stereo amp and speakers. (See page 18.)

If tracking is adjusted during playback, Hi-Fi audio may revert to normal audio.
Hi-Fi and normal audio playback volume level may differ.

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Tape Operation

Search System

For each recording, an invisible index marit is placed

on the tape. A program index and information are also

included for timer recordings. These marks are used to
access or scan recordings.

Index Search

INDEX IPRQGRAMENQ

1

FORWARD SEARCH :FF
REVERSE SEARCH :REW
NEXT ^SEARCH
EXrr :STOP

Press SEARCH*

to display SEARCH
in Stop or Play
mode.

Program End Search

Locates end point of recording for

continuity.

1

Press SEARCH twice

to display SEARCH in Stop or
Play mode.

INDEX SEARCH 3

Press number keys

to select recording
number.

• To calculate

number, see below.

Press FF or REW

to start search.

INDEX SEARCH

Play begins at
search end. To
search fonward or
back 1 index,

press FF or REW

while screen left
is displayed (10
sec.).

m To Calculate Index Number

Example 1:

To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.

6

Example 2:

To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.

NOTE: i indicates start points of each recording.

SEARCH

INDEX

1

PROGRAM END

SEARCH START: FF

EXIT : SEARCH

Press FF

to start

PROGRAM
END SEARCH.

Examples ol Program End Search.
Fiq.1

Program 1

pE

Program 2 or BLANK

End Point

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ISII Program 1 11 1 BLANK ||g| Program 2

current tap* poiftwn

Pf M SEARCH button

BLANK II

V

End Point

Fiq.3

End Point

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Pr*H SEARCH butto

a/

II search exceeds
a few seconds in

5

BLANKarea.

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2

Upon locating end point,

-->search continues 7 sec. past end point,

-->tape rewinds to 10 sec. before end point,

-->tape plays to end point and stops.

If Index Search is started very close to

an index mark, that index mark may not
be counted in the search.

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• If Program End Search is started very
close to an index mark, that mark may be
skipped over.

• To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.

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

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

Auto Operation Functions

■ Auto Play

Insert tape --> Power comes on,

NUMBER
keys

CM/ZERO

-->Play starts if no record tab
(see pg. 4).

■ Auto Rewind

Play
Manual Record
Fast Forward

■ Play Auto Eject

> Tape end,

--> Rewind

3-

(Repeat Play must be off)
Play, -->Tapeend,-->Rewind,

-->Tape ejects if no record tab

Commercial Skip

VCR fast forwards (skips) over 1 -3

minutes of recorded tape.

Model PV-V4521 remote shown.

*1 Press CM/ZERO in Play mode.

• The skip time can be changed by
pressing CM/ZERO button

repeatedly as shown by the

figure below.

PLAY

1st Press—►I min Skip

I

2nd Press —^2 min Skip

I

3rd J^ress—-3 min Skip

No indication appears.

21

ape Operation Special VCR Features

Repeat Play

Set to playback a recording over and over.

Press ACTION*

to display menu.

1

REMOTE WARNING ON
AUTO SHLfT ' OFF ;ON
IDIOMAiLANQUE : ENGUSH
VCR'S OUTPUT CH :3

Press ACTION

to return to normal screen.

Press AV

to select REPEAT

PLAY and press ► to

set ON or OFF.

• Play repeats at tape
end or if unrecorded
portion over 30 sec.
is detected.

Zero Search

To quickly return to a specified tape location.

Press DISPLAY during play

1

to display Counter.

Press RESET

COUNTER at
desired position

to reset to “0:00:00”

^ Continue to record, playback, etc.

Tape Position Display Feature

To find out the present tape position.

Tape position cannot be detected for VHS-C
Cassette type and tapes less than 60 minutes
in length.

Press TAPE POSITION

1

to detect tape position.

DETECTING TAPE POSmO^ J

Press TAPE POSITION

to return to normal screen.

‘‘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.

Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature

If Multi-brand feature is used {page 16), and this
feature is set to on, a warning appears whenever
an invalid key is pressed in TV mode.

Press ACTION

1

to display menu.

Press Stop.

Press CIWZERO
In Stop mode

to start ZERO
SEARCH.

• Unit will go into FF
or REW mode and
stop at the last point

the Counter was set

to 0:00:00.

If a blank portion exists on the
tape, and depending on the position
of the V mark, the V mark display

position may not be accurate.

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VCR~1 "CLOCRI ümÑNEL

tEPEAI PLAT _ OFF^

AL/TO SHUT-OFF ON

IDIOMAAANGUE: ENGLISH

VCR’S OUTPUT CH :3

Press ACTION

to return to normal screen.

Press AT

to select REMOTE
WARNING and press ►
to set ON or OFF.

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

'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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DISPLAY

SELECT/
SET

ArPLAY
▼ :STOP

► :FF

^:REW

SEARCH

ACTION

RESET
COUNTER

TAPE

POSITION

Model PV-V4521 remote shown.

Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature

When “ON," picture is displayed regardless of signal
strength.

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REPEAT flAY <JFF
REMOTE WAftNtNO

1

AUTO SHUT-OFF ON
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ON:

Picture is displayed regardless of signal
condition, and may not always be clearly
visible.

OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal is weak

or non-existant.

Selecting ON has no effect on connected
equipment with blue back feature. ■

Press ACTION

to return to normal screen.

3

Press ACTION

to display menu.

Press -4 ^

to select and display
CHANNEL,

press AT

to select WEAK
SIGNAL DISPLAY,
and press P to set
ON or OFF.

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,

VCR LOCK activated

VO) LOCK OFF

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

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.

REC

Auto Shut-Off Feature

When set to ON, VCR shuts off if blank tape is
played or no signal is detected for 5 min.

Press ACTION

1

to display menu.

Press AT

to select AUTO SHUT
OFF and press ►
to set ON or OFF.

Press ACTION

to return to normal screen.

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opying Your Tapes (Dubbing)

Connection

L-AlOlO IN2-n

Front of VCR

Connect VIDEO OUT terminal on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN terminal on Recording VCR. To
monitor the dubbing, also connect a TV as shown.

Connect “L” and "R" AUDIO OUT terminals on Playing VCR to “L" and “R” AUDIO IN
terminals on Recording VCR. (PV-V4521 Rear)

Connect AUDIO OUT terminal on Playing VCR to AUDIO IN terminal on Recording VCR.
(PV-V4021 Rear)

VDEOIN!

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(Video In Terminal on the

front of VCR is available)

VIDEOIN 2

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In place of a Playing VCR, you can use other equipment, such as a Camcoder.
Simply connect the unit’s AudioA/ideo outputs to the Recording VCR.

Playing (Source) VCR

Insert pre-recorded tape.

1

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 and recording VCRs at the same time.

Press PLAY to start dubbing.

Playing VCR starts playback.

Press STOP to stop dubbing.

Recording (Editing) VCR

Insert blank tape with record tab.

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 PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing.

Recording VCR starts recording.

Press STOP to stop dubbing.

AUHOINi

Front of VCR

To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV

1

Turn your TV on and tune to the Recording

VCR channel (CH3orCH4).

2

Set the VCR/TV Selector on the Recording

VCRto“VCR."

Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will

have poor quality results.

^Caution: unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may ba copyright Infringement.^

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Selecting the Input Mode

Method 1:
Method 2:

Press INPUT repeatedly.
Channel Number<->LINE1 <->LINE2
Press CHA/Y, Display will change as below.

1 **'2**3'*—

(CABLE) (TV) )

^UNE2-«

“LI" or “L2" lights on Multi-Function Display

(about 4 sec.) when LINEI or LINE2 is selected.
LINEI: For rear audio/video connection.

LINE2: For front audio/video connection.

i-LINE1*-»-125 or 69

VCR & Cassette Information

Head Cleaning

Playing older or damaged tapes may
eventually cause video heads to
become clogged,

Video Head Clog Sensor

During playback, this
screen appears if
clogging is detected.
To remove screen,
press PLAY on the
remote or VCR.

^QlJ^^^^leaning_Tap^

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.

If head clog symptoms persist,
contact your nearest Factory

Service Center or authorized

Service Center. (See page 28.)

Cleaning the VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting
attachment of a vacuum cleaner to
remove dust from the ventilation
holes on the back sides and bottom
of the cabinet.

Plastic surfaces are easily
scratched and can be marred by
alcohol and various solvents. Avoid
excessive use of oil-based furniture
polishes since the materials used in
the cabinet will accumulate more
dust. We recommend using a
nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner and
polisher.

______________

VIDEO HEADS MAY
NEED CLEANING
PtEASE INSERT HEAD

cleaning cassette

on REFER TO MANUAL

Specifications

Power Source; 120VAC,60Hz
Power Consumption: PowerOn

Video Signal; EIA Standard NTSC color
Video Recording System: 4rotaryheadshelical

Audio Track: 1 track (Normal)

Tuner:

Broadcast Channels: VHF2-13,UHF14~69
CABLE Channels; MidbandAthroughl(14~22)

Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
Weight:

Dimensions:

Note: Designs and specifications are

subject to change without notice.

Approx. 18 watts (PV-V4021)
Approx. 23 watts (PV-V4521)
Power Off
Approx. 3.0 watts

scanning system
2channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound)

(PV-V4521)

Superband J through \W (23-36)
Hyperband AA-EEE (37-64)
LowbandA-5-A-1 (95-99)
Special CABLE channel 5 A (01)
Ultraband65-94,100-125

5°C-40 “C (41“F-104"F)
10%-75%

2.5 kg (5.5 lbs).
360 (W) x 93 (H) X 242 (D) mm

14-3/16” (W)x3-11/16"(H)x
9-9/16” (D)

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 noised

Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to
reduce picture noise. Press CH (TRACKING) A
/ ▼ buttons 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.

r

V-Lock Control (to reduce oicturejitterl

In Still mode, CH (TRACKING) ▲ / T buttons

operate as a V-Lock control.

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On-Screen Displays (OSD)

Function & Channel Display

Blank Tape/ No Video Signal Indication

When a function
button is pressed, e.g.

PLAY, or you change
channels, a 4 second
display appears first
in large and then
small characters.

Function Status Current Time

Whenever a blank section of a tape
comes up in Play mode, or when the
selected channel has no broadcast
signal with the Weak Signal Display

Feature (page 23) set to OFF, the TV
screen will turn solid blue.

VCR Status &
Clock Display
To display or

Rec Time Remaining
(OTR mode only,
see page 13.)

-

0:25

»STEREO 4
»SAP

MONO

remove overlay
at right,

--> press DISPLAY.

Broadcast Audio
Being Received
(For Model PV-V4521 only)

Warning and Instruction Displays operation or provide furt^ii

OSD

NO CH FOUND

PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA
CABLE CONNECTION THEN
PRESS CH UP KEY AGAIN

PLEASE SET CLOCK BV

PRESSING ACTION KEY

TURN VCR OFF

FOR TIMER RECORDING

CHECK CASSETTE
RECORD TAB

NO CASSETTE
PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE

Caution

If no active channels
are found for
CHANNEL
MEMORY...

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...

РЯ

8

14

14

4

OSD Caution

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

12
13

Channel

Counter

Tape Speed
(See page 4.)

ou to a missed
er instructions.

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...

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14

25

23

16
22

26

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [e-mail]

Before Requesting Service

Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.

Power

No power...

Recording & Playback Correction

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,.,

Remote Control

VCR cannot be remote controlled...

ACTION and PROG buttons do not respond...

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 tirrrer recording...

In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER)
continues to rotate...

Correction

• Conpletely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Set POWER button to on.

• Make sure power source is active.

• Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV.

• Check connections selection. (P.8, 17)

• Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is correctly
set. (Channels (P.IO])

• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)

• 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. (P,14)

• Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (P.14)

• 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) (P.8) or select LINE.

• Set VCR/TV selector to "VCR

• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.25)

• Try Head Cleaning. (P.25)

• 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. (P.23)

• Make sure Remote is in proper mode.(P.16)

• 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. (P.6)

• Avoid any object blocking signal path.

• Check Remote batteries. (P.4)

• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off, (P.23)

• 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. (P.16)

• Check Remote batteries. (P.4)

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." (P.13)

• Make sure proper signal source is selected.

• Insert the cassette with window skfe up; record tab facing you.

• Check if a tape is already in the unit.

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)

• 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, piease cali toii free 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
or send e-maii to :

[e-mail]

27

ervice Center List

For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations,
and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:

1-800-211-PAN A (7262), Mon day-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-7pm,

EST. or send e-mail to :

Web Site: http://www/.Panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or
locate your nearest servicenter by visiting
our Web Site.

Accessory Purchases:

Customer Orders Only 800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

Factory Servicenters Locations

CALIFORNIA

6550 Katella Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630

800 Dubuque Avenue
S. San Francisco,
CA 94080

20201 Sherman Way
Suite 102
Canoga Park, CA
91306

3878 Ruffin Road
Suite A
San Diego, CA 92123

COLORADO

1640 South Abilene
Street Suite D
Aurora, CO 80012

FLORIDA

3700 North 29th
Avenue
Suite 102
Hollywood, FL
33020

[e-mail]

GEORGIA

8655 Roswell Road
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30350

ILLINOIS

9060 Golf Road
Niles, IL 60714

1703 North Randall
Road
Elgin, IL 60123
(Pick-up/ Drop-off only)

MARYLAND

62 Mountain Road
Glen Burnie, MD
21061

MASSACHUSETTS

60 Glacier Drive
Suite G
Westwood, MA
02090

MICHIGAN

37048 Van Dyke
Avenue Suite 101
Sterling Heights, Ml

48312

MINNESOTA

7850-12th Avenue

South

Airport Business Center

Bloomington, MN 55425

OHIO

2236 Waycross Road
Civic Center Plaza
Forest Park, OH 45240

PENNSYLVANIA

2221 Cabot Blvd. West

Suite B
Langhorne, PA 19047

TEXAS

13615 Welch Road
Farmers Branch,

TX 75244

WASHINGTON

20425-84th Avenue
South
Kent, WA 98032

HAWAII

99-859 Iwaiwa
Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Phone (808)488-

1996
Fax [phone]

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:

Ave. 65 de Infanterie, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

28

For assistance, please call ; 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [e-mail]

Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

As of January 2000

Warranty

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

Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto
Rico, Inc.
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

PANASONIC Video Products

Panasonic Consumer Elecironics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (colleciivdy referred lo as “the Warranior”) will
repair this priniuct with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the USA (>r Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect in
materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods commence from the date of the original purchase):

FBOPUCT PARTS

CAMCORDER ONE(l)YEAR,EXCEPTCCDlMAGESENSOR

VCR ONE(l)YEAR NINETY(90)DAYS
/WMIXER ONE(l)YEAR NINETY (90) DAYS
MONHOR-VCR ONE(l) YEAR, EXCEPTCR F

Monitor-VCR In-home or carry-in Service: 22” (dia!>onal) CRT / LCD and Larger

Monitor-VCR Carry-in Service: 21” (diagonal) CRT ! LCD and smaller

Batteries (if included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten ( 10) days.
Non-rcchargeable batteries are not warranted.

Tape tif included) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five (5) days.

In-home, canry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by contacting a

Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicentcr listed in the Service Directory. Or call toll free 1-800-211-PANA
(7262), to locate an authorized PASC Scrvicenier. Carry-in or niai 1-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the
warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the ScA'icenier Directory.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser, A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original
purchase is required before warranty service is rendered.

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which tx:cur during normal use and does
not cover normal maintenance, including, but not limited to, video and audio head cleaning. The warranty does not cover
damage which occurs in shipment, or failures whieh arc eaused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures
which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification, faulty

installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer controls,

improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use such as hotel, office,
restaurant, or other bu.siness or rental u.sc of the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Scrvicenier or a

PASC authorized Scrvicenier, or damage that is aitributahle to acts of God.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
'ITiere are no expre.ss warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHAIX NOT BE LIABLE FOR I NaDENTAL OR CONSEQUENT! AL DAMAGF:S(1NCLUDING. WITHOUT

LIMITATION,DAMAGETOTAPF:S)RESULTINGFROMTHEUSEOrTHlSPRODUCrS.ORARISlNGOUTOFANY

BREACHOFTHEWARRANTY,ALLEXPRESSANDlMPLIEDWARRANTIES.INCLUDlNGTHEWARRAbmESOF
MERCHANTABILITYANDnTNh:SS FORPARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARELIMfTEDTOTHEAPPLICABLEWARRANTY

PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damage.s, or limitations on how long an implied warranty la.sts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to
you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

If a problem with this pnxlucl develops during or after the warranty period, you may eoniaci your dealer or Servicentcr. If
the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Customer Satisfaction Center at the Panasonic
Consumer Electronics Company address above.

SERVICECALLS WHICH DO NCrriNVOLVEDEJ^l-CTIVEMATERIAXSOR WORKMANSHIP AS DETHRMINEDBYTHE
WARRANTOR, IN ITSSOLEDISCRETION.ARENOTCOVERED.COSTSOFSUCHSERVICECALI.SARETHE

REÎSTONS1BILITYOFTHEPURCHASER.
warvid 10/20/99

Limited Warranty

CCD IMAGESENSOR-SIX (6)MONTHS

CRT-TWO (2) YEARS

LABOR

NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS

NlNirTY(90)DAYS
CRT-NINETY (90)DAYSCUSTOMER
PAYS ALLLABORCH A RGES AFTER
90 DAYS

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Spanish QuickUseGuide/Guía para rápida consulta

Como realizar la Configuración Inicial

1 Encienda el TV y ajústeto en el canal 3.

2 ^ SILtCT lamSÜwe

PRESS CH i : ES01.ISH
OPRIMIR CH T : ESPRÑO.
RPP. VCWTV : FRANÇAIS

Si la pantalla no aparece, verifique las
conexiones entre el VCR y el TV, y si el TV está
sintonizado en el canal 3, intente cambiándolo al
canal 4.
Cuando desee cambiar el canal de salida del
VCR, por favor remítase Canal de Salida del
VCR en la página 11.
SI ajusta el idioma equivocado, realice los pasos
de “Reajuste de Todas las Funciones de
Memoria del VCR" en la página 9.

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greKffiWMtHWii

ONECTE A SU ANTENA V SI
9A UNA CAJA DE Ti POR

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CA6LE SlNTOMCC Ai. CANAL

DE SU LOCAL LUEGO.

lYQFLQEElMIfìXH 1¿PJ

Encienda el VCR. Al

encender el VCR por

primera vez, en la pantalla

aparecerá SELECT

LANGUAGE.

Pulse CH A para
seleccionar Inglés.

O

Pulse CH T para
seleccionar Español.

O

Pulse la tecla VCR/TV para
seleccionar Francés.
Cuando se pulsa una de las
teclas anteriores, aparece la
pantalla FIJACION AUTO.
(CA/RELOJ).

Encienda la caja de cable y
ajuste su canal de Estación
Pública de Radiodifusión
(PBS) en su huso horario.
Si utiliza un receptor DSS,
este tiene que estar
apagado.

Ajuste Manual del Reloj

Si el ajuste automático del reloj no se ha
completado, ajuste el reloj manualmente de la
siguiente manera:

1) Pulse la tecla ACTION en el control remoto
para visualizar la pantalla del menú RELOJ.

2) Pulse AT para seleccionar el mes y ► para
ajustar. De la misma forma, seleccione y
ajuste la fecha, año, hora y DST (Hora de
Verano).

3) Pulse dos veces la tecla ACTION para
poner el RELOJ en marcha y salir.

Ajustar de nuevo el reloj

1 Pulse ACTION para exhiba el menú.

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ETÎÆÎON «ÍTOIMTICÁ

rvenjj” RELOJ 1 ^Canati

ÍFTÍACToN AUTOMATICA ' I

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rvCR'i tetan

11/11/2001 suN;ií;-í)r

ELEGIR MORA

Pulse para

seleccionar “RELOJ"

Pulse AT para
seleccionar “MANUAL"
y luego pulse ►.

Pulse AT y O para
seleccionar y ajustar la
hora y la fecha.

ven" pRELOJ I ~CaÑAL

mm ooM 2:fflpu

FIJACION AUTOMATICA

TERMIM№,№ UP

“ftggFI "“CauaT"

POA favor fue El RELO.
OÛN LA TECLA ACTION

Por ayuda llame al 1-800-211-PANA{7262) o envie e-mail a : [e-mail]

30

Pulse la tecla CH A para
comenzar la operación de
Ajuste Automático Canal/

Reloj. El ajuste Canal/Reloj

se lleva a cabo
automáticamente.

Si la configuración se
termina, aparece la pantalla
siguiente.

Si aparece la pantalla
“Fijación Automatica Del

Reloj Incompleto", ajuste el

reloj utilizando los
procedimientos de “AJUSTE

MANUAL DEL RELOJ".

Pulse ACTION dos veces para que el reloj comience

a funcionar y salir desde este modo.

Operaciones básicas para la reproducción

1 Inserte una cinta,

• la alimentación del VCR se activa.
En la Pantalla de Visualízación Multi
Función se ilumina “VCR".

2 Pulse PLAY para reproducir la cinta.

• Si la cinta no tiene lengüeta de
prevención de grabación (página 4), se
inicia la reproducción automática.

__________________

I Detalles especíales durante la grabación

■ Pulse FF o REW para búsqueda de

escenas Hacia delante/ Hacia atrás. Pulse

nuevamente o pulse PLAY para liberar.

■ Pulse PAUSE/SLOW para imagen Fija

(Congelada). Pulse PLAY para liberar.

■ Pulse PAUSE/SLOW en el modo de

Imagen fija para imágenes Cuadro a

Cuadro. Pulse PLAY para liberar.

■ Mantenga pulsado PAUSE/SLOW en el

modo de Imagen fija para imágenes en

cámara lenta. Pulse PLAY para liberar.

Pulse STOP para detener la cinta.
Pulse REW o FF en el modo de parada

para Rebobinado/Avanee Rápido de la cinta.
Pulse EJECT en el control remoto, o STOP/
EJECT en el VCR para expulsar la cinta.

Operaciones básicas para la
grabación

1 Inserte la cinta con lengüeta de

protección de grabación (pág. 4).

• La alimentación del VCR se activa.
En la pantalla Multi Función se ilumina

“VCR”.

__________________________________

2 Pulse CH AT, o las teclas de números

para seleccionar el canal.

3 Pulse SPEEO para seleccionar la

velocidad de grabación (pág.4)

• SP = Reproducción estándar,

• LP = Larga duración,

■ SLP = Superlarga duración.

4 Pulse REC para comenzar a grabar.

• Para eliminar escenas indeseadas, pulse
PAUSE/SLOW para pausar, y al pulsar
nuevamente se reanuda la grabación.

5 Pulse STOP para detener la grabación,

■ Grabación de Un Toque (grabar en

marcha),

• El VCR se apaga después de preajustar la
extensión de la grabación.

--> Cada vez que se pulsa REC se
adicionan 30 min. a la extensión de
grabación hasta un máximo de 4 horas.

_________________

* •

Programación fácil para la grabación con temporizador

► PTOO“

=ECHA INICIO PARADA CA

i3SAB-:-‘ «:«

MOV

Ejemplo

“Fecha de hoy

&■■■■■'* 31— 1 " 2 ■■■"

A/T OrtpepweHifr OUAC

y líSTÁ“ 1
WC PARADA CA VFLÍ

F FF t

B —

:: ::

tR:ADD/0LT

CANCEU
ELEGtn

:a 9 FUAR>

1 SAPIR

:PROO 1

4 Pulse POWER off para ajustar el

temporizador.
(Se ilumina “TIMER" en el panel delantero)

Pulse PROG

para visualizar la
pantalla de Programa.

1) Para ajustar la FECHA

de grabación, pulse AT

para seleccionar:
1-31 = una vez, o DIARIO

= a la misma hora de

lunes a viernes, o
SEMANA = a la misma
hora cada semana y
pulse P- para ajustar.

• Vea el orden de
selección abajo a la

izquierda.

2) Para ajustar los ítems

que quedan, pulse AT

para seleccionar y pulse

► para ajustar los tiempos

de START/STOP,
CANAL, o entrada de
LÍNEA (pág. 20), y
velocidad de la cinta ( SP,
Lp SLP).

Pulse PROG para

finalizar el programa.

Pulse AT para

seleccionar un número
sin usar para ingresar

V

mas programas y pulse
^ para ajustar. Luego
repita el paso 2.

Pulse nuevamente
PROG para salir.

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Index

Accessories.............................4

AC Power Plug........................7

Add or Delete a Channel
Audio Input Connector(LVR)

........

....

11

7
Audio Output Connector(L/R) ..7
Auto Operation Functions
Auto Shut-Off

........................

......

21

23
Before Requesting Service ...27
Blank Tape/ No Video Signal

Indication............................26

Cable Box Setup
Cassete Compartment

.....................

.............

8

6

Channel Up/Down Tracking/

V-Lock Button.......................6

Cleaning the VCR

.................

25

Clock/Status/Channel/Speed

Display
Commercial Skip
Connections
Copying Your Tapes

..................................

..................

............................

..............

7

21

8

24
DST (Daylight Saving Time) . 11

Fast Forward/Search Button.... 6

Features for a Quality

Picture

...............................

25
Function & Channel Display .26
Head Cleaning

......................

25

Hi-Fi Indicator..........................7

Index Search.........................20

Initial Setup
MTS Broadcast

Multi-Brand Control
On-Screen Display

Playback

........................

.....................

...............

................

...............................

8,17

18

16

26

12

Play Button..............................6

Power Button
Power Indicator

..........................

.......................

6
7

Program End Search
Record
Record Button

..................................

........................

Remote Control Buttons
Remote Sensor
Remote Warning ON/OFF

.............

..........

......................

.....

20

13

6

6

6

22

Repeat Play..........................22

Review, Replace or Clear

Program Contents..............15

Rewind/Search Button.............6

Select Audio Mode
Service Center List

...............

...............

19
28

Spanish Quick

Use Guide.......

Specifications

.............

30,31

.......................

25

Stereo/SAP/Mono Broadcast 18

Stop/Eject Button
Tape Position Display
Timer Indicator
Timer Recording
VCR Indicator

....................

............

........................

...................

.........................

6

22

7

14

7

VCR Lock..............................23

VCR Status & Clock Display .26
VCR/TV Selector

....................

6
VHF/UHF Antenna

Input Terminal......................7

VHF/UHF Antenna

Output Terminal

Video Input Connector(L/R)

...................

.....

7

7
Video Output Connector(LVR).. 7
Warning and Instruction

Displays.............................26

Warranty

...............................

29
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF . 23
Zero Search

..........................

22

Panasonic Consumer Electronics

Company, Division of Matsushita

Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus,

New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sates Company (“PSC”),
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Av0,65 de Infanteria. Km, 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,

Puerto Rico 00985

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