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Table of Contents

Multi-Brand Control Feature ............................................ 2
Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS) .............................. 3
MTS Broadcast ................................................................ 4
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ................................................ 5
Tape Operation ............................................................ 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

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).

SELECT :              
EXIT          : ACTION 

   SET:

                MENU

SET  UP  VCR

SET  UP  CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S  OUTPUT  CH: 3

SELECT :              
EXIT          : ACTION 

   SET : 

                MENU
SET  UP  VCR
SET  UP  CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’S  OUTPUT  CH: 3

3)

Press

 

ACTION

 to exit.

1)

Press 

 to select

“SET UP CHANNEL,”
and 

press 

.

1)

Press 

 to select

“SET CLOCK,” and

press 

.

Time Zone
Adjust

1)

Press 

 to select

“SET CLOCK,” and

press

  .

(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          : ACTION 

   SET:

                MENU
SET  UP  VCR
SET  UP  CLOCK

SET  UP  CHANNEL

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

SELECT :               SET :
EXIT       : ACT I ON   

ANTENNA

  

:   CABLE

AUTO   SET
WEAK  S I GNAL  D I SPLAY : OFF

SET  UP  CHANNEL

SELECT :              
EXIT          : ACTION 

   SET:

                MENU
SET  UP  VCR

SET

  

UP

  

CLOCK

SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S  OUTPUT  CH: 3

AUTO  CLOCK  SET

MANUAL

AL

T I ME  ZONE  ADJUST   :   0

SELECT :                   SET : 
EXIT       : ACT I ON   

SET  CLOCK

AUTO  CLOCK  SET
MANUAL

T I ME  ZONE  ADJUST   :   0

SELECT :                   SET : 
EXIT       : ACT I ON   

SET  CLOCK

SELECT :              
EXIT          : ACTION 

   SET:

                MENU
SET  UP  VCR
SET  UP  CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’S  OUTPUT  CH: 3

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

PLEASE   TUNE  YOUR  TV  TO   
CH  4.        

CHANNEL  08  ADDED

CHANNEL  08  DELE TED

SELECT :              
EXIT          : ACTION 

   SET:

                MENU
SET  UP  VCR

SET

  

UP

  

CLOCK

SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S  OUTPUT  CH: 3

On-Screen Displays (OSD)

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.

CH 0 8

When a function button is
pressed, e.g. PLAY, or you
change channels,
a 5 second display
appears.

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 KEY

If 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)

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

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

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Special VCR Features

*

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

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.

Connection

Playing (Source) VCR

Recording (Editing) VCR

1

2

3

4

5

Caution :

Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be
copyright infringement.

- 9 -

(Rear connection shown.)

Note

1

2

3

125

LINE1

(CABLE)

69

(TV)

or

LINE2

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 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.
• Press POWER button 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-PANA (7262).
or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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 tuned to VCR's output channel (3 or 4).
• 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 5 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play
mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.

VCR         CLOCK     CHANNEL

CH  AUTO  SET  PROCEEDING

CANCEL   : STOP

CH  AUTO  SET  PROCEEDING

CANCEL : STOP

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 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.

 VIDEO IN 2

L-AUDIO IN2-R

• For more on VCR/TV selection, see “Record one

station, watch another” and “Select channels on
VCR” sections (p. 5 of Basic Operations book).

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

4

Press ACTION

to return to normal screen.

VCR/TV Selection Feature

SELECT :              
EXIT          : ACTION 

   SET:

                MENU

SET  UP  VCR

SET  UP  CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S  OUTPUT  CH: 3

REPEAT  PLAY

:

 

OFF

AUTO  SHUT-OFF

:

 

OFF

FRONT  DISPLAY

:

 

ON

AUTO  VCR/TV

: ON

TAPE  SELECT

:

 

T-120

SELECT :                 SET: 
EXIT       : ACT I ON    

SET  UP  VCR

3

Press 

 to select

“SET UP VCR,”
and 

press

  .

• OFF(Manual): You select “VCR” or “TV” mode

using the VCR/TV button on the
remote.

• ON(Auto):

“VCR” mode is automatically set
when VCR is turned on, or in Play
mode.

The power shuts off at a preset time.

SELECT :              
EXIT          : ACTION 

   SET:

                MENU

SET  UP  VCR

SET  UP  CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL
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

REPEAT  PLAY

: OFF

AUTO  SHUT-OFF

: OFF

FRONT  DISPLAY

: ON

AUTO  VCR/TV

: ON

TAPE  SELECT

: T-120

SELECT :                 SET: 
EXIT       : ACT I ON    

SET  UP  VCR

Press 

 to select

“SET UP VCR,”
and 

press

  .

4

Press ACTION

to return to normal screen.

3

Note

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

WEAK SIGNAL
DISPLAY, and 

press 

to set “ON” or “OFF.”

Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature

1

Press ACTION 

to display MENU.

2

4

Press ACTION

to return to normal screen.

SELECT :                 SET:
EXIT       : ACT I ON    

ANTENNA  :   CABLE
AUTO   SET

WEAK  S I GNAL  D I SPLAY:OFF

SET  UP  CHANNEL

SELECT :              
EXIT          : ACTION 

   SET:

                MENU
SET  UP  VCR
SET  UP  CLOCK

SET  UP  CHANNEL

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

3

Press 

 to select

“SET UP CHANNEL,”
and 

press

  .

Multi Function Display (Front Display) can be
set to ON/OFF.

• ON : When set to “ON,”

Multi Function Display is displayed
in Standby (OFF) mode.

OFF : When set to “OFF,”

Multi Function Display is not
displayed in Standby (OFF) mode.
If a Timer Program is set,
Multi Function Display is displayed.

Press 

 to select

“FRONT DISPLAY,”
and 

press 

 to set

“ON” or “OFF.”

Multi Function Display
(Front Display) ON/OFF Feature

1

Press ACTION 

to display MENU.

3

4

Press ACTION

to return to normal screen.

REPEAT  PLAY

: OFF

AUTO  SHUT-OFF

: OFF

FRONT  DISPLAY

: ON

AUTO  VCR/TV

: ON

TAPE  SELECT

: T-120

SELECT :                 SET: 
EXIT       : ACT I ON    

SET  UP  VCR

Multi Function Display

(Front Display)

SELECT :              
EXIT          : ACTION 

   SET:

                MENU

SET  UP  VCR

SET  UP  CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S  OUTPUT  CH: 3

2

Press 

 to select

“SET UP VCR,”
and 

press

  .

2) 

Press 

 repeatedly

to change language
item as shown below.

SELECT :              
EXIT          : ACTION 

   SET : 

                MENU
SET  UP  VCR
SET  UP  CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL

IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH

VCR’S  OUTPUT  CH: 3

When set to ON, all operations are prohibited.
(Except for timer record, tape eject, channel
change, and power on/off.) Useful for households
with small children.

VCR  LOCK  ACT I VATED

VCR  LOCK  OFF

• VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours.

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

• 

Special 

VCR F

e

atur

es 
• Cop

y

 Y

our 

T

a

pes (Dub

bing) • Bef

or
e Requesting Service

• Reset Language, Channels,

 Clock,

 T

ime Zone 

Adjust,

 VCR’

s Output Channel 

• DST • On-Scr

een Displays (OSD)

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions
(Advanced Operations)

For Basic operations, see the separate
“Basic Operations” instruction book.

Model No.

 PV-V4525S

LSQT0865  A

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to
connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.

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

REC         1 2 : 0 0AM
0 : 25

CH 02

-0 : 1 2 : 3 4 

SP

STEREO
SAP
MONO

Function Status

Rec Time Remaining
(OTR mode only.
See p. 5 of Basic
Operations book.)

Current Time

Channel

Tape Speed

(See p. 3 of Basic

Operations book.)

Broadcast Audio
Being Received

Counter

*

Important:

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

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

As an 

E

NERGY 

S

TAR  ® Partner, Panasonic Corporation of North

America has determined that this product or product model meets
the 

E

NERGY 

S

TAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency.

SELECT :              
EXIT          : ACTION 

   SET:

                MENU

SET  UP  VCR

SET  UP  CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S  OUTPUT  CH: 4

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

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

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

Printed in Indonesia

LSQT0865  A

S1104-1124

P

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ELEGIR  :              
SALIR       : ACTION 

FIJAR :

                     MENU
PREPARAR VCR
FIJAR  RELOJ
FIJAR  CANAL

LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPAñOL

SALIDA  DE  VCR  CANAL : 3

SEL.       :            
QUITTER : ACTION 

REGLER:

                     MENU
REGLAGE MAGNETOSCOPE
REGLAGE HORLOGE
REGLAGE CANAL

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA:FRANçAIS

CA SORTIE : 3

L

R

L

R

VCR
(HiFi)

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

TV

VHF/UHF

R
L

VCR
(HiFi)

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