Panasonic Omnivision PV-V4540

Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
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...
Remote Control
VCR cannot be remote controlled...
ACTION and PROG/VCR+ buttons cannot
be used...
Miscellaneous
Correction
Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet,
Set POWER button to on.
Make sure power source is active.
Correction
Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV.
Check hook up selection. (P.4~5)
Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is correctly set.
(Channels [P.34])
Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.36)
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.12)
Make sure POWER button is set to off. (P.12, 13)
Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power
interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during, a
atta
Timer Recording, even after power is restored.
Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel (3 or 4)
(P.6) or select LINE.
Set VCR/TV selector to “VCR.”
Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.37)
Try Head Cleaning. (P.37)
Set TV's Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust.
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.32)
Make sure remote is in proper mode.
Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
Correction
Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR. (P.46)
Avoid any object blocking signal path.
Check remote batteries. (P.4)
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.32)
Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor
light may cause signal interference.
« Press VCR button for VCR mode. (P.20)
e Check remote batteries. (P.4)
Correction
Programs cannot be viewed on TV... e Set VCR/TV selector to “TV.” (P.9)
+ Make sure proper signal source is selected.
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing you.
Insure no other tape is inside unit.
Video cassette cannot be removed... + Completely insert Power Plug into AC outlet.
Video cassette ejects when a recording is started] » Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.36)
or the power is turned off for timer recording...
In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) continues
to rotate...
The top of the playback picture waves back and
forth excessively...
To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about
5 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode
and from Play to Rewind Search mode.
Because VCR playback signal is not as stable as off-the-air TV
signal, top of TV screen may be bent or unstable during playback.
Slowly turn TV horizontal Hold control to correct. If your TV has
no horizontal Hold control or adjusting control is ineffective,
contact your nearest TV service center.
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for
product assistance at 201-348-9090.
To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262).