PANASONIC PVV402
Owner's Manual

Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)
Connection
(Rear connection shown.)

Special VCR Features
Tape Position Display Feature
To find out the present tape position. Tape position is displayed for VHS-C Cassettes type, tapes under 30 minutes, and some other tapes, but the position is not correct.

Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
(BO : refers to �Basic Operations� Instruction book.) (AO : refers to �Advanced Operations� Instruction book.)

Reset Language, Channels, Clock,VCR�s Output Channel
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL REPEAT PLAY :OFF REMOTE WARNING :ON AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR� S OUTPUT CH :3 SELECT : EXIT : ACT I ON

� Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR�s Output Channel � DST

� Special VCR Features � Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) � Before Requesting Service

Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature
When set to �ON,� picture is displayed regardless of signal strength.

Press ACTION* to display MENU.

VCR (Mono)

Power

Correction
� Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. � Set POWER button to on. � Make sure power source is active.

IN FROM ANT.

VCR (Mono)
OUT TO TV R L

TV

1 Press ACTION to display menu.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL REPEAT PLAY :OFF REMOTE WARNING :ON AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR� S OUTPUT CH :3 SELECT : EXIT : ACT I ON

No power�

Video Cassette Recorder
Language
1) Press to select language item.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL REPEAT PLAY :OFF REMOTE WARNING :ON AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR� S OUTPUT CH :3

1 Press TAPE POSITION
to detect tape position.
DETECTING TAPE POSITION

1) Press to select CHANNEL.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF

Channels

1) Press CLOCK.

Clock

to select

Time Zone Adjust
(Only when Auto Clock is set.) 1) Press CLOCK.
MANUAL

Operating Instructions
(Advanced Operations)
For Basic operations, see the separate �Basic Operations� instruction book.

R

Recording & Playback
TV program cannot be recorded... Press to select and display CHANNEL. Press to select WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY, and press to set ON or OFF.

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)
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN VHF/UHF

� �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.

to select

2

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF

SELECT : SET : EXIT : ACT I ON

SELECT : EXIT : ACT I ON

SELECT : EXIT

: ACT I ON

VCR CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET CHANNEL TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0

2) Press

SELECT : SET : EXIT : ACT I ON

Timer recording cannot be performed�

VIDEO IN 2

AUDIO IN 2
BEG I N END

Front of VCR (Front Audio/Video IN jacks are also provided)

2 Press TAPE POSITION
to return to normal screen.

� ON: Picture is displayed despite signal condition an may have poor quality. OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal is weak or non-existent. � Selecting ON has no effect on connected equipment with blue back feature. There is no playback picture, or the

� 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.

repeatedly. 2) Press to select 2) Press to select �ANTENNA,� then �MANUAL,� and press VCR CLOCK CHANNEL SELECT : REPEAT PLAY :OFF press to set . (For Auto Clock Set, EXIT : ACT I ON REMOTE WARNING :ON AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF your antenna system select �AUTO CLOCK IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH 2) Press to select SET.�) VCR� S OUTPUT CH :3 (�TV� or �CABLE.�) �TIME ZONE VCR CLOCK CHANNEL VCR CLOCK CHANNEL ADJUST� SELECT : SET :
EXIT : ACT I ON

Model No.

PV-V402

For English
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ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF

AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0

VCR CLOCK CHANNEL AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0

1 2

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

Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature
Connect AUDIO OUT jack on Playing VCR to AUDIO IN jack on Recording VCR. In place of a Playing VCR, you can use other equipment, such as a Camcorder. Simply connect the unit�s Audio/Video outputs to the Recording VCR.
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 mode.

3 Press ACTION to return to normal screen.

� Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel (3 or 4) (BO p. 4) or select LINE. playback picture is noisy or contains streaks... � Set VCR/TV selector to �VCR.� � Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (BO p. 3) � Try Head Cleaning. (BO p. 3) Special effects playback, picture may contain some vertical jitter � Set TV�s Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust.

SELECT : SET : EXIT : ACT I ON

SELECT : SET : EXIT : ACT I ON

3) Press

to select

�AUTO SET,� then press . � If you use Cable Box, set it to the PBS channel in your time zone.
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

(�TIME ZONE ADJUST� appears only when auto clock is set.)
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

SELECT : SET : EXIT : ACT I ON

For Spanish
MAGNETO. HORL. CANAL REPRISE LECTURE : NON MESSAGE D� ERREUR : OUI COUPURE AUTO : NON LANGUAGE/IDIOMA : FRAN�AIS CA SORTIE : 3 SEL. : REGLER: QUITTER : ACT I ON

and press to subtract or add hour(s) as necessary. 3) Press ACTION. � �TIME ZONE ADJUST� returns to �0� if clock is set manually.

9 /29 / 2002 SUN 2 : --PM
DST:ON SELECT HOUR SELECT : SET : EXIT : ACT I ON

VCR Lock Feature

1 Press ACTION to display menu.
Playing (Source) VCR Recording (Editing) VCR

when using a TV with an Automatic Vertical Hold Control... VCR cannot be controlled... � � � � 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.

2 1 2
Insert pre-recorded tape. Insert blank tape with record tab.

VCR CLOCK REPEAT PLAY

CHANNEL :OFF

REMOTE WARNING :ON AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR� S OUTPUT CH :3

Press to select REMOTE WARNING and press to set ON or OFF. � If �OFF,� remote warning will not appear if invalid key is pressed.

When set to ON, all operations except for timer record and tape eject are prohibited. Useful for households with small children. To turn on, hold down REC on the VCR in Stop mode with no tape inserted for 7 sec. (Please ignore the NO CASSETTE warning.) To turn off, repeat above.
VCR LOCK OFF

For French 3) Press ACTION to exit.

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING CANCEL : STOP

� After Channel Auto

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.

SELECT : SET : EXIT : ACT I ON

VCR LOCK ACT I VATED

Remote Control
VCR cannot be remote controlled...

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.

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.)

Set is finished, Auto Clock Set will be performed.

3 Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
Auto Shut-Off Feature
The power shuts off at a preset time.

3

Press PLAY, then PAUSE/SLOW immediately to enter PLAY/PAUSE mode.

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

VCR�s Output Channel
Add or Delete a Channel
1) Press to select �VCR�S OUTPUT CH.�
VCR CLOCK CHANNEL REPEAT PLAY :OFF REMOTE WARNING :ON AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR� S OUTPUT CH :3 SELECT : SET : EXIT : ACT I ON

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

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

ACTION and PROG buttons do not respond...

1 Press ACTION to display menu. 2
REPEAT WARNING :OFF REMOTE PLAY :ON AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR� S OUTPUT CH :3 VCR CLOCK SELECT : SET : EXIT : ACT I ON CHANNEL

� Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV. � Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2) � Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)

To add channel: Select channel with NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT.
CHANNEL 08 ADDED

Table of Contents
Multi-Brand Control Feature ..................................... 2 Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS) ....................... 3 On-Screen Displays (OSD) ...................................... 4 Warning and Instruction Displays ............................. 5 Tape Operation .................................................... 6, 7 Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ................................ 9 Special VCR Features ............................................ 10 Before Requesting Service .................................... 11 Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR�s Output Channel ... 12

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Press PLAY to start dubbing. Playing VCR starts playback.

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

Press to select AUTO SHUT-OFF. Press repeatedly to change shutoff time as shown below.

Miscellaneous

Correction

Press STOP to stop dubbing.

Press STOP to stop dubbing.

Programs cannot be viewed on TV... � Make sure TV power is on. � Make sure TV is set to output of VCR. � Check connections between VCR, external antenna,

2) Press
VCR

.
CLOCK CHANNEL

REC To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV Selecting the Input Mode
Method 1: Press INPUT repeatedly. Channel Number � LINE1 � LINE2 Method 2: Press CH /. Display will change as below. Note � Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results.

OFF 2 Hours 4 Hours 6 Hours

and TV. � Set VCR/TV selector to �TV.� (BO p. 5) � 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. Video cassette ejects when a � Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3) recording is started or the power is turned off for timer recording... In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) continues to rotate... � 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 PRESS ACTION KEY, VCR � S OUTPUT CH SWITCHES TO CH 4.

To delete channel: Select channel with CH / or NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT.
CHANNEL 08 DELE TED

1 2

Turn your TV on and tune to the Recording VCR channel (CH3 or CH4). Set the VCR/ TV Selector on the Recording VCR to �VCR.�

3) Press ACTION.
PLEASE TUNE YOUR TV TO CH 4. VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

1 LINE2

2

3

After 3 seconds
REPEAT PLAY :OFF REMOTE WARNING :ON AUTO SHUT- OFF :OFF IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR� S OUTPUT CH :4 SELECT : SET : VCR CLOCK CHANNEL

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(CABLE) (TV) or LINE1 125 69

3 Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
Note � The shut-off countdown will not function during Play or Record.

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.

has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency.

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� �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.

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

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

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 : [email protected]

EXIT

: ACT I ON

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

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
LSQT0533B For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]

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