Limited Warranty
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC
CORPORATION OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic VHS VCR Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic
Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as "the
warrantor") will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of
original purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be
made by the warrantor.
Product or Part Name
All components of VCR except
item listed below
Video Tape (in exchange for
defective video tape)
During the "Labor" warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the "Parts" warranty period,
there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the warranty period.
If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted.
This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold "as is".
Mail-In Service
For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:
Panasonic Services Company
Customer Servicenter Suite B
4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company
(787) 750-4300 or fax (787)768-2910
When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original
carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone number where you can be
reached.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED
TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE,
AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE.
CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH
PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which
occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures
which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty
installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line
surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as
hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a
Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY
COVERAGE". THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove
or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or
images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your
dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations,
and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
, Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST.
or send e-mail : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Accessory Purchases:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300 Fax (787)768-2910
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA
ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.,
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Parts
Labor
One (1) Year
Ninety (90) Days
Five (5) Days
Not Applicable
Note
As of August 2002
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Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
(Basic Operations)
For advanced operations, see the separate
"Advanced Operations" instruction book.
PV-V4523S
Models No.
Table of Contents
Important Safeguards and Precautions .................... 2
Before Using ............................................................ 3
Connections and Initial Setup (Ready to Play) ......... 4
Playback / Record on a Tape ................................... 5
Timer Recording ....................................................... 6
Location of Controls ............................................. 7, 8
Spanish (Español) Quick Use Guide ............ 9, 10, 11
Limited Warranty / Customer Services Directory .... 12
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Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,
operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
(Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.)
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
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