Panasonic Omnivision PV-V4601 - Before Requesting Service

Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
Power Correction
* Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
No power... * Set BOWER button to on.
* Make sure power source is active.
Recording & Playback Correction
TV program cannot be recorded... Check connections betwean VCR, extemal antanna, and TV.
Check channel selections.
Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is correctly
set. (Channels (P.12])
Make sura cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)
Timer recording cannot be performed... 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.16)
Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (P.16
Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power
interruption occurs before or during a Timer Recording, even
after power is restored.
There is no playback picture, or the playback Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel (3
picture is noisy or contains streaks... or 4) (P.8) or select LINE.
Set VC selector to “VCR.”
Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.33)
Try Head Cleaning. (P.33
Special effects playback, picture may 3
contain some vertical jitter when using a TV |+ Set TV's Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust.
with an Automatic Vertical Hold Control...
VCR cannot be controlled... Make sure VCR power ison.
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.31)
Make sure Remote is in proper mode.(P.22)
Make sure Timer Record is not in progress.
Remote Control Correction
* Make sure VCR power is on.
VCR cannot be remote controlled... + 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.31)
* Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor
fight may cause signal interference.
ACTION and PROG/VCR+ buttons do not * Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV.
respond... * Press VCR button for VCR mode. (P.22)
* Check Remote batteries. (P.4)
Miscellaneous 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.15)
Make sure proper signal source is selected.
Video cassette cannot be inserted... Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing you.
* Check if a tape is already in the unit.
. | Video cassette cannot be removed... * Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Mosis easi opaa wnan a recording E * Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4) i
* To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for
toler mode Pe motor Co Non 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, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
or send e-mail to : consumerproducts @ panasonic.com
Programs cannot be viewed on TV...
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