Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder Pv V4623s Operating Instructions

							LSQT0634A
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to :\
 [email protected]
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operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
(Advanced Operations)
For Basic operations, see the separate 
“Basic Operations ” instruction book.
Models No.PV-V4623S
As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner,
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product or productmodel meets the 
ENERGY STAR ®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Table of Contents
Multi-Brand Control Feature ..................................... 2 
Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS) ....................... 3 
MTS Broadcast ......................................................... 4 
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ......................................... 4
Tape Operation ................................................ 5, 6, 7 
Before Requesting Service ...................................... 8 
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................... 9 
Special VCR Features ........................................... 10 
On-Screen Displays (OSD) .................................... 11
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR ’s Output Channel ...12
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR ’s Output Channel  Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust, VCR ’s Output Channel   DST   On-Screen Displays (OSD)
Press ACTION 
to display MENU.
Language1) Press  to select
language item.
For Spanish 
For French 
For English
Channels
2) Press  to select
“ ANTENNA, ” then
press 
 to set
your antenna system 
( “TV ” or  “CABLE. ”)
 After Channel Auto
Set is finished, Auto
Clock Set will be
performed.
3)
Press 
 to select
“ AUTO SET, ” then
press 
.
 If you use Cable 
Box, set it to the 
PBS channel in your
time zone.
Clock
2) Press  to select
“ MANUAL, ” and  press
. (For Auto Clock Set,
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. and 
press 
 to
subtract or add 
hour(s) as necessary.
“ TIME ZONE
ADJUST ” returns to
“ 0 ” if clock is set
manually.
VCR ’s Output Channel
After 3 seconds
 To Make Corrections, 
repeat steps 1) ~ 3).
2)
Press  
 repeatedly.
3) Press  ACTION  to exit. 1)
Press 
  to select
CHANNEL. 1)
Press   to select
CLOCK.
Time Zone 
Adjust
1) Press   to select
CLOCK.
(Only when Auto Clock 
is set.) 
2)
Press 
 to select
“ TIME ZONE
ADJUST ”
3) Press ACTION .
Add or Delete a Channel
To add channel: 
Select channel with  NUMBER keys and
press ADD/DLT .
To delete channel:
Select channel with  CH 
/ or NUMBER
keys  and  press ADD/DLT .
DST (Daylight Saving Time)
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.
1)Press  to select
“ VCR ’S OUTPUT CH. ”
3) Press ACTION .
2)
Press  
.
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ANTENNA  :   CABLE 
AUTO  SETWEAK  SIGNAL   DISPLAY : OFF
VCR  C / A   CLOCK     CHANNEL
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
CHANNEL  08  ADDED
CHANNEL  08  DELE TED
On-Screen Displays (OSD)
REC         1 2 : 0 0AM0 : 25CH 02-0 : 1 2 : 3 4 SPSTEREOSAPMONO
VCR Status & Clock Displays
Function & Channel Displays
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.
Function Status
Rec Time Remaining
(OTR mode only. 
See p. 5 of Basic
Operations book.)
CH 0 8
Current Time Channel
Tape Speed(See p. 3 of Basic 
Operations book.)Broadcast Audio 
Being Received
When a function button 
is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or
you change channels,
a 5 second display
appears.
Counter
To display or remove
overlay at right, 
➛
 press DISPLAY* .
On-Screen Displays (OSD)
These displays will alert you to a missed 
operation or provide further instructions.
OSD
Caution
Page
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY 
PRESSING ACTION KEYIf 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...
CHECK CASSETTE 
RECORD TAB 
NO CASSETTE 
TURN VCR OFF 
FOR TIMER RECORDING
If you press POWER or STOP during 
a Timer Recording... 
(visible in VCR mode only)
If you press an invalid key on the
remote while in CABLE/DSS mode...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 CABLE/DSS MODE 
USE VCR : VCR KEY
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...
Warning and Instruction Displays
See page 6 of 
Basic Operations
book 
See page 6 of 
Basic Operations
book 
See page 3 of 
Basic Operations
book 
See page 5 of 
Basic Operations
book 
See page 6 of 
Basic Operations 
book 
See page 3 of 
Basic Operations
book
See page 10
See pages 2, 10
* 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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Special VCR  Features Special VCR Features   Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)   Before Requesting Service
* 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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Insert pre-recorded tape. Insert blank tape with record tab.
Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to enter REC/PAUSE mode.
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 PLAY  to start dubbing.
Playing VCR starts playback. Press PAUSE/SLOW
 to start dubbing.
Recording VCR starts recording. 
Press STOP  to stop dubbing.
To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV
1Turn your TV on and tune to the 
Recording VCR channel (CH3 or CH4).
2Set the VCR/ TV Selector on the
Recording VCR to  “VCR. ”
 Dubbing tapes protected with Copy 
Guard will have poor quality results.
 Selecting the Input Mode
Method 1: 
Press INPUT  repeatedly.
Channel Number  ↔↔
↔↔
↔  LINE1 
↔↔
↔↔
↔  LINE2
Method 2:
Press CH  
 / .
Display will change as below. 
“ 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.
Press STOP
 to stop dubbing.
Press PLAY
, then PAUSE/SLOW
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.
Connection
Playing (Source) VCRRecording (Editing) VCR
1 
2 
3
4 5
Caution :Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be 
copyright infringement.
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Note1 2 3
125
LINE1 (CABLE)69(TV)orLINE2
Copying Your Tapes  (Dubbing)Before Requesting Service
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... 
Special effects playback, picture may 
contain some vertical jitter when using
a TV with an Automatic Vertical Hold
Control... 
VCR cannot be controlled...
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with you\
r VCR.(BO : refers to  “Basic Operations ” Instruction book.)
(AO : refers to  “Advanced Operations ” Instruction book.)
Correction
 Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
 Set POWER button to on.
 Make sure power source is active.
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...
Remote Control
VCR cannot be remote controlled... 
ACTION and PROG buttons do not 
respond...
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Call Center \
for product 
assistance at 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PAN\
A (7262).
or send e-mail to : [email protected] 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 [AO p. 12])
 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)
 Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (BO p. 6)
 Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a
power interruption occurs before or during a Timer
Recording, even after power is restored.
 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.
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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. 7)
 Avoid any object blocking signal path.
 Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
 Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
 Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or
outdoor light may cause signal interference.
 Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and
TV.
 Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2)
 Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
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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If Multi-brand feature is used (page 2), and this 
feature is set to on, a warning appears
whenever an invalid key is pressed in TV, DSS
or CALE mode.
If  “OFF, ” remote
warning will not appear 
if invalid key is pressed.
Press 
 to select
REMOTE WARNING 
and  press  
 to set ON
or OFF.
Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature
1Press ACTION  to display menu.
2
3
Press ACTION  to return to normal screen.
AUTO  CLOCK  SET 
MANUALTIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 
VCR     C
 / A       CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
AUTO  CLOCK  SET 
MANUALTIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 
VCR     C / A       CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
AUTO  CLOCK  SET 
MANUALTIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 
VCR     C / A       CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
AUTO  CLOCK  SET 
MANUALTIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 
VCR     C
 / A       CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
VCR     C / A       CLOCK       CH
SELECT HOURDST:ON6 /0 8 / 20 0 3  SUN  
SUN    2 
  2 : --PM
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
CH  AUTO  SET  PROCEEDING
CANCEL : STOP
VCR  C / A   CLOCK     CHANNEL
ANTENNA  :   CABLE 
AUTO  SETWEAK  SIGNAL   DISPLAY : OFF
VCR  C / A   CLOCK     CHANNEL
SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
REPRISE  LECTURE: NONMESSAGE D ’ ERREUR: OUICOUPURE AUTO: NONMAGNETO. /TELE  AUTO   : OUI
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA : FRAN ÇAIS
CA SORTIE : 3
MAGNETO.  C / A    HORL.    CA
SEL.       :            REGLER:    QUITTER  : ACT I ON     
REPETICION                      :INACTAVISO/CONT.REMOTO     :ACT
APAGADO AUTOMATICO :INACTVCR/TV  AUTO      :ACT
LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPA ÑOL
CANAL  DE  SALIDA  :3
VCR       C / A    RELOJ       CA
ELEGIR    :            FIJAR :     
SAL I R         : ACT I ON     
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR ’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR ’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR ’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR ’ S  OUTPUT CH : 4
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
IF   YOU   PRESS  ACTION  
KEY,   VCR  ’ S   OUTPUT CH 
SWITCHES   TO   CH  4.        VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
PLEASE   TUNE  YOUR  TV  TO    
CH  4.        VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR ’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
REC
1
2
Front of VCR
(Front Audio L/R Video IN jacks 
are also provided)
Connect VIDEO OUT jack on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN jack on Recording VCR.\
 
To monitor the dubbing, also connect a TV as shown. 
Connect AUDIO L/R OUT jacks on Playing VCR to AUDIO L/R IN jacks on Reco\
rding VCR.
In place of a Playing VCR, you can use other equipment, such as a Camcor\
der. 
Simply connect the unit ’s Audio/Video outputs to the Recording VCR.
VCR 
(HiFi)
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
TV
VHF/UHF
R 
LRLR
LR
VCR 
(HiFi)
 VIDEO IN 2 L-AUDIO IN2-R
(Rear connection shown.)
REMOTE CONTROL IS SET 
TO TV MODE 
USE VCR : VCR KEYIf you press an invalid key on the
remote while in TV mode...See pages 2, 10
Tape Position and Tape Status 
Feature
“ 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 
and amount of tape
remaining (according
to tape speed) is 
displayed. 
Tape remaining time
display may not be
precise.
To find out the present tape position and amount
of tape remaining. 
Tape position is displayed for VHS-C type 
Cassettes, tapes under 30 minute long, and
some other tapes, but the position is not
correct.
2Press TAPE  POSITION 
to return to normal screen.
BEG I N                END
                                                SP
                                 R 120 M
 I  N.
This function cannot display exact amount of 
tape remaining for tapes 30 minutes or less, or
for tapes over 120 minutes in length.
The power shuts off at a preset time.
Press 
 to select
AUTO SHUT-OFF. 
Press 
 repeatedly to
change shutoff time as 
shown below.
Auto Shut-Off Feature
1Press ACTION  to display menu.
2
The shut-off countdown will not 
function during Play or Record.
3Press ACTION  to return to normal screen.
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR ’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
 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).
Note
The VCR/TV selection can be set to auto or 
manual.
Press 
 to select
AUTO VCR/TV, 
and  press 
 to set ON
or OFF.
1Press ACTION  to display menu.
2
3
Press ACTION  to return to normal screen.
VCR/TV Selector Feature
OFF(Manual): You select “VCR ” or  “TV ”
mode using the VCR/TV 
button on the unit or remote.
 ON(Auto): “VCR ” mode is automatically
set when VCR is turned on,
or in Play mode.
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR ’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3
Note
Note
DETECTING   TAPE   POSITION
1Press TAPE  POSITION 
to detect current tape position.
When set to ON, all operations except for timer 
record and tape eject are prohibited. Useful for
households with small children.
VCR  LOCK  ACT I VATED
VCR  LOCK  OFF
 VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if clock is set. 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 Feature
When set to  “ON, ” picture is displayed
regardless of signal strength.
Press 
  to select
and display CHANNEL. 
Press 
 to select
WEAK SIGNAL 
DISPLAY, and  press
 to set ON or OFF.
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature
1Press ACTION  to display menu.
2
3
Press ACTION  to return to normal screen.
ANTENNA  :   CABLE 
AUTO  SETWEAK  SIGNAL   DISPLAY : OFF
VCR  C / A   CLOCK     CHANNEL
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
 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.
V4623S Advanced-1.p65   2003/01/06, 12:09
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							LSQT0634A
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to :\
 [email protected]
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, 
operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
(Advanced Operations)
For Basic operations, see the separate 
“Basic Operations ” instruction book.
Models No.PV-V4623S
As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner,
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product or productmodel meets the 
ENERGY STAR ®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Table of Contents
Multi-Brand Control Feature ..................................... 2 
Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS) ....................... 3 
MTS Broadcast ......................................................... 4 
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ......................................... 4
Tape Operation ................................................ 5, 6, 7 
Before Requesting Service ...................................... 8 
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................... 9 
Special VCR Features ........................................... 10 
On-Screen Displays (OSD) .................................... 11
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR ’s Output Channel ...12
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR ’s Output Channel  Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust, VCR ’s Output Channel   DST   On-Screen Displays (OSD)
Press ACTION 
to display MENU.
Language1) Press  to select
language item.
For Spanish 
For French 
For English
Channels
2) Press  to select
“ ANTENNA, ” then
press 
 to set
your antenna system 
( “TV ” or  “CABLE. ”)
 After Channel Auto
Set is finished, Auto
Clock Set will be
performed.
3)
Press 
 to select
“ AUTO SET, ” then
press 
.
 If you use Cable 
Box, set it to the 
PBS channel in your
time zone.
Clock
2) Press  to select
“ MANUAL, ” and  press
. (For Auto Clock Set,
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. and 
press 
 to
subtract or add 
hour(s) as necessary.
“ TIME ZONE
ADJUST ” returns to
“ 0 ” if clock is set
manually.
VCR ’s Output Channel
After 3 seconds
 To Make Corrections, 
repeat steps 1) ~ 3).
2)
Press  
 repeatedly.
3) Press  ACTION  to exit. 1)
Press 
  to select
CHANNEL. 1)
Press   to select
CLOCK.
Time Zone 
Adjust
1) Press   to select
CLOCK.
(Only when Auto Clock 
is set.) 
2)
Press 
 to select
“ TIME ZONE
ADJUST ”
3) Press ACTION .
Add or Delete a Channel
To add channel: 
Select channel with  NUMBER keys and
press ADD/DLT .
To delete channel:
Select channel with  CH 
/ or NUMBER
keys  and  press ADD/DLT .
DST (Daylight Saving Time)
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.
1)Press  to select
“ VCR ’S OUTPUT CH. ”
3) Press ACTION .
2)
Press  
.
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ANTENNA  :   CABLE 
AUTO  SETWEAK  SIGNAL   DISPLAY : OFF
VCR  C / A   CLOCK     CHANNEL
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
CHANNEL  08  ADDED
CHANNEL  08  DELE TED
On-Screen Displays (OSD)
REC         1 2 : 0 0AM0 : 25CH 02-0 : 1 2 : 3 4 SPSTEREOSAPMONO
VCR Status & Clock Displays
Function & Channel Displays
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.
Function Status
Rec Time Remaining
(OTR mode only. 
See p. 5 of Basic
Operations book.)
CH 0 8
Current Time Channel
Tape Speed(See p. 3 of Basic 
Operations book.)Broadcast Audio 
Being Received
When a function button 
is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or
you change channels,
a 5 second display
appears.
Counter
To display or remove
overlay at right, 
➛
 press DISPLAY* .
On-Screen Displays (OSD)
These displays will alert you to a missed 
operation or provide further instructions.
OSD
Caution
Page
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY 
PRESSING ACTION KEYIf 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...
CHECK CASSETTE 
RECORD TAB 
NO CASSETTE 
TURN VCR OFF 
FOR TIMER RECORDING
If you press POWER or STOP during 
a Timer Recording... 
(visible in VCR mode only)
If you press an invalid key on the
remote while in CABLE/DSS mode...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 CABLE/DSS MODE 
USE VCR : VCR KEY
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...
Warning and Instruction Displays
See page 6 of 
Basic Operations
book 
See page 6 of 
Basic Operations
book 
See page 3 of 
Basic Operations
book 
See page 5 of 
Basic Operations
book 
See page 6 of 
Basic Operations 
book 
See page 3 of 
Basic Operations
book
See page 10
See pages 2, 10
* 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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Special VCR  Features Special VCR Features   Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)   Before Requesting Service
* 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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Insert pre-recorded tape. Insert blank tape with record tab.
Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to enter REC/PAUSE mode.
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 PLAY  to start dubbing.
Playing VCR starts playback. Press PAUSE/SLOW
 to start dubbing.
Recording VCR starts recording. 
Press STOP  to stop dubbing.
To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV
1Turn your TV on and tune to the 
Recording VCR channel (CH3 or CH4).
2Set the VCR/ TV Selector on the
Recording VCR to  “VCR. ”
 Dubbing tapes protected with Copy 
Guard will have poor quality results.
 Selecting the Input Mode
Method 1: 
Press INPUT  repeatedly.
Channel Number  ↔↔
↔↔
↔  LINE1 
↔↔
↔↔
↔  LINE2
Method 2:
Press CH  
 / .
Display will change as below. 
“ 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.
Press STOP
 to stop dubbing.
Press PLAY
, then PAUSE/SLOW
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.
Connection
Playing (Source) VCRRecording (Editing) VCR
1 
2 
3
4 5
Caution :Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be 
copyright infringement.
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Note1 2 3
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LINE1 (CABLE)69(TV)orLINE2
Copying Your Tapes  (Dubbing)Before Requesting Service
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... 
Special effects playback, picture may 
contain some vertical jitter when using
a TV with an Automatic Vertical Hold
Control... 
VCR cannot be controlled...
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with you\
r VCR.(BO : refers to  “Basic Operations ” Instruction book.)
(AO : refers to  “Advanced Operations ” Instruction book.)
Correction
 Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
 Set POWER button to on.
 Make sure power source is active.
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...
Remote Control
VCR cannot be remote controlled... 
ACTION and PROG buttons do not 
respond...
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Call Center \
for product 
assistance at 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PAN\
A (7262).
or send e-mail to : [email protected] 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 [AO p. 12])
 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)
 Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (BO p. 6)
 Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a
power interruption occurs before or during a Timer
Recording, even after power is restored.
 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.
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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. 7)
 Avoid any object blocking signal path.
 Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
 Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
 Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or
outdoor light may cause signal interference.
 Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and
TV.
 Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2)
 Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
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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If Multi-brand feature is used (page 2), and this 
feature is set to on, a warning appears
whenever an invalid key is pressed in TV, DSS
or CALE mode.
If  “OFF, ” remote
warning will not appear 
if invalid key is pressed.
Press 
 to select
REMOTE WARNING 
and  press  
 to set ON
or OFF.
Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature
1Press ACTION  to display menu.
2
3
Press ACTION  to return to normal screen.
AUTO  CLOCK  SET 
MANUALTIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 
VCR     C
 / A       CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
AUTO  CLOCK  SET 
MANUALTIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 
VCR     C / A       CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
AUTO  CLOCK  SET 
MANUALTIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 
VCR     C / A       CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
AUTO  CLOCK  SET 
MANUALTIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 
VCR     C
 / A       CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
VCR     C / A       CLOCK       CH
SELECT HOURDST:ON6 /0 8 / 20 0 3  SUN  
SUN    2 
  2 : --PM
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
CH  AUTO  SET  PROCEEDING
CANCEL : STOP
VCR  C / A   CLOCK     CHANNEL
ANTENNA  :   CABLE 
AUTO  SETWEAK  SIGNAL   DISPLAY : OFF
VCR  C / A   CLOCK     CHANNEL
SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
REPRISE  LECTURE: NONMESSAGE D ’ ERREUR: OUICOUPURE AUTO: NONMAGNETO. /TELE  AUTO   : OUI
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA : FRAN ÇAIS
CA SORTIE : 3
MAGNETO.  C / A    HORL.    CA
SEL.       :            REGLER:    QUITTER  : ACT I ON     
REPETICION                      :INACTAVISO/CONT.REMOTO     :ACT
APAGADO AUTOMATICO :INACTVCR/TV  AUTO      :ACT
LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPA ÑOL
CANAL  DE  SALIDA  :3
VCR       C / A    RELOJ       CA
ELEGIR    :            FIJAR :     
SAL I R         : ACT I ON     
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR ’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR ’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR ’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR ’ S  OUTPUT CH : 4
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
IF   YOU   PRESS  ACTION  
KEY,   VCR  ’ S   OUTPUT CH 
SWITCHES   TO   CH  4.        VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
PLEASE   TUNE  YOUR  TV  TO    
CH  4.        VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR ’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
REC
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2
Front of VCR
(Front Audio L/R Video IN jacks 
are also provided)
Connect VIDEO OUT jack on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN jack on Recording VCR.\
 
To monitor the dubbing, also connect a TV as shown. 
Connect AUDIO L/R OUT jacks on Playing VCR to AUDIO L/R IN jacks on Reco\
rding VCR.
In place of a Playing VCR, you can use other equipment, such as a Camcor\
der. 
Simply connect the unit ’s Audio/Video outputs to the Recording VCR.
VCR 
(HiFi)
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
TV
VHF/UHF
R 
LRLR
LR
VCR 
(HiFi)
 VIDEO IN 2 L-AUDIO IN2-R
(Rear connection shown.)
REMOTE CONTROL IS SET 
TO TV MODE 
USE VCR : VCR KEYIf you press an invalid key on the
remote while in TV mode...See pages 2, 10
Tape Position and Tape Status 
Feature
“ 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 
and amount of tape
remaining (according
to tape speed) is 
displayed. 
Tape remaining time
display may not be
precise.
To find out the present tape position and amount
of tape remaining. 
Tape position is displayed for VHS-C type 
Cassettes, tapes under 30 minute long, and
some other tapes, but the position is not
correct.
2Press TAPE  POSITION 
to return to normal screen.
BEG I N                END
                                                SP
                                 R 120 M
 I  N.
This function cannot display exact amount of 
tape remaining for tapes 30 minutes or less, or
for tapes over 120 minutes in length.
The power shuts off at a preset time.
Press 
 to select
AUTO SHUT-OFF. 
Press 
 repeatedly to
change shutoff time as 
shown below.
Auto Shut-Off Feature
1Press ACTION  to display menu.
2
The shut-off countdown will not 
function during Play or Record.
3Press ACTION  to return to normal screen.
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR ’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
 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).
Note
The VCR/TV selection can be set to auto or 
manual.
Press 
 to select
AUTO VCR/TV, 
and  press 
 to set ON
or OFF.
1Press ACTION  to display menu.
2
3
Press ACTION  to return to normal screen.
VCR/TV Selector Feature
OFF(Manual): You select “VCR ” or  “TV ”
mode using the VCR/TV 
button on the unit or remote.
 ON(Auto): “VCR ” mode is automatically
set when VCR is turned on,
or in Play mode.
VCR       C / A    CLOCK       CH
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
REPEAT  PLAY : OFF 
REMOTE WARNING : ON
AUTO  SHUT- OFF : OFF
AUTO  VCR/TV : ONIDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISHVCR ’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3
Note
Note
DETECTING   TAPE   POSITION
1Press TAPE  POSITION 
to detect current tape position.
When set to ON, all operations except for timer 
record and tape eject are prohibited. Useful for
households with small children.
VCR  LOCK  ACT I VATED
VCR  LOCK  OFF
 VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if clock is set. 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 Feature
When set to  “ON, ” picture is displayed
regardless of signal strength.
Press 
  to select
and display CHANNEL. 
Press 
 to select
WEAK SIGNAL 
DISPLAY, and  press
 to set ON or OFF.
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature
1Press ACTION  to display menu.
2
3
Press ACTION  to return to normal screen.
ANTENNA  :   CABLE 
AUTO  SETWEAK  SIGNAL   DISPLAY : OFF
VCR  C / A   CLOCK     CHANNEL
SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     
 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.
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