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LSQT0699A

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.

Model No.

 PV-V4022-A

As an 

ENERGY STAR 

®

 Partner,

Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
has determined that this product or product
model meets the 

ENERGY STAR 

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, VCR’s Output Channel

• 

Reset Languag

e

, Channels, Cloc

k, 
T

ime Zone 

Adjust,

 VCR’

s Output Channel 

• DST • Bef

o

r

e

 Requesting Ser

vice

Press ACTION*

to display MENU.

Language

1)

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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SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

ANTENNA  :   CABLE
AUTO  SET
WEAK  SIGNAL   DISPLAY : OFF

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

ANTENNA  :   CABLE

AUTO  SET
WEAK  SIGNAL   DISPLAY : OFF

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

CH  AUTO  SET  PROCEEDING

CANCEL   : STOP

VCR          CLOCK    CHANNEL

AUTO  CLOCK  SET
MANUAL
TIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 

SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

VCR          CLOCK    CHANNEL

AUTO  CLOCK  SET

MANUAL

TIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

VCR          CLOCK    CHANNEL

AUTO  CLOCK  SET
MANUAL

TIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

IF   YOU   PRESS  ACTION 
KEY,   VCR ’ S   OUTPUT CH 
SWITCHES   TO   CH  4.

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

PLEASE   TUNE  YOUR  TV  TO   
CH  4.        

CHANNEL  08  ADDED

CHANNEL  08  DELE TED

VCR          CLOCK    CHANNEL

AUTO  CLOCK  SET
MANUAL
TIME   ZONE  ADJUST   :  0 

SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

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.

- 11 -

Special VCR Features

• Special 

VCR 

F

e

a

tur

es • Copy 

Y

our 

T

a

pes (Dubbing)

- 10 -

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

1

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

2

Set 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.

1

2

Front of VCR

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 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.

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

Connection

(Front Audio/Video IN jacks are also provided)

Playing (Source) VCR

Recording (Editing) VCR

1

2

3

4

5

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

copyright infringement.

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(Rear connection shown.)

Note

1

2

3

125

LINE1

(CABLE)

69

(TV)

or

LINE2

OUT TO TV

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

TV

VHF/UHF

R
L

VCR
(Mono)

VCR
(Mono)

IN FROM ANT.

AUDIO OUT

R

Copying Your Tapes  (Dubbing)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

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

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

Printed in Indonesia

LSQT0699A

S0103-0

P

- 8 -

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 your 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...

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.

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.

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]

 VIDEO IN 2

AUDIO IN 2

SELECT   :               
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

REPEAT  PLAY

: OFF

REMOTE WARNING

: ON

AUTO  SHUT- OFF

: OFF

AUTO  VCR/TV

: ON

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SEL.       :            REGLER:    
QUITTER  : ACT I ON     

MAGNETO.     HORL.      CANAL

REPRISE  LECTURE

: NON

MESSAGE D’ ERREUR : OUI
COUPURE AUTO

: NON

MAGNETO. /TELE  AUTO   : OUI

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA : FRANÇAIS

CA SORTIE : 3

ELEGIR    :            FIJAR :     
SAL I R         : ACT I ON     

VCR         RELOJ        CANAL

REPETICION

:INACT

AVISO/CONT.REMOTO

:ACT

APAGADO AUTOMATICO :INACT
VCR/TV   AUTO

:ACT

LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPAÑOL

CANAL  DE  SALIDA  :3

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

REPEAT  PLAY

: OFF

REMOTE WARNING

: ON

AUTO  SHUT- OFF

: OFF

AUTO  VCR/TV

: ON

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

REPEAT  PLAY

: OFF

REMOTE WARNING

: ON

AUTO  SHUT- OFF

: OFF

AUTO  VCR/TV

: ON

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

REPEAT  PLAY

: OFF

REMOTE WARNING

: ON

AUTO  SHUT- OFF

: OFF

AUTO  VCR/TV

: ON

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

REPEAT  PLAY

: OFF

REMOTE WARNING

: ON

AUTO  SHUT- OFF

: OFF

AUTO  VCR/TV

: ON

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH : 4

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.

• If “OFF,” remote

warning will not appear
if invalid key is pressed.

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

REPEAT  PLAY

: OFF

REMOTE WARNING

: ON

AUTO  SHUT- OFF

: OFF

AUTO  VCR/TV

: ON

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3

Press 

 to select

REMOTE WARNING
and 

press

   to set ON

or OFF.

Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature

1

Press ACTION 

to display menu.

2

3

Press ACTION 

to return to normal screen.

Tape Position Display 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 is
displayed.

BEG I N                END

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.

1

Press TAPE POSITION

to detect tape position.

DETECTING   TAPE   POSITION

2

Press TAPE POSITION

to return to normal screen.

The power shuts off at a preset time.

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

REPEAT  PLAY

: OFF

REMOTE WARNING

: ON

AUTO  SHUT- OFF

: OFF

AUTO  VCR/TV

: ON

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3

Press 

 to select

AUTO SHUT-OFF.

Press 

 repeatedly to

change shutoff time as
shown below.

Auto Shut-Off Feature

1

Press ACTION

 to display menu.

2

• The shut-off countdown will not

function during Play or Record.

Note

3

Press ACTION 

to return to normal screen.

When set to “ON,” picture is displayed
regardless of signal strength.

• 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.

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

1

Press ACTION 

to display menu.

2

3

Press ACTION 

to return to normal screen.

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

ANTENNA  :   CABLE
AUTO  SET

WEAK  SIGNAL   DISPLAY : OFF

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.

1

Press 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         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

REPEAT  PLAY

: OFF

REMOTE WARNING

: ON

AUTO  SHUT- OFF

: OFF

AUTO  VCR/TV

: ON

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’ S  OUTPUT CH : 3

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

REC

*

Important:

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

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

SELECT HOUR

DST:ON

6 /

0

8 / 20

20 0 3    

SUN 

SUN    2

  2 : --PM

SELECT   :            SET : 
EXIT        : ACT I ON     

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