I get a code 7 U in the VCR window and cannot tape programs

Panasonic do have lots of Free PDF user manuals if this is helpful.

There is an SMPS unit that powers the set. You could have a failed driverr in this section. check out the input side for short in capacitors, bridge rectifier,SM driver or a mains protector. It will easy to identify by having a continuity tester for identifying the short. replace with the same type. good luck

The universal remote usually comes with a list of manufacturers, models and the codes for each one. In the instructions for the remote there are also steps to have the remote "learn" to the device.

<b><font size="1" face="Helvetica-Bold"><font size="1" face="Helvetica-Bold"> To turn on, </b></font></font><font size="1" face="Helvetica"><font size="1" face="Helvetica">hold down<br /> REC on the VCR in Stop<br /> mode with no tape<br /> inserted for 7 sec.<br /> (Please ignore the NO<br /> CASSETTE warning.)<br /></font></font><b><font size="1" face="Helvetica-Bold"><font size="1" face="Helvetica-Bold"> To turn off, </b></font></font><font size="1" face="Helvetica"><font size="1" face="Helvetica">repeat above<br /></font></font><!-- from fixya rte -->

The only way would be a scart lead from the cable box into av2 on the vcr

You need to go into the menu and look for timer recording,then set in the channel,dateand time the program starts,then press the timer button.It will not start recording until it gets to the time the program starts.

This problem is undoubtably dirty or worn video heads. Try using a good quality head cleaning tape. If this fails, re-post, and I will explain how to clean heads by hand.

Dave Duff

Not sure if this is what you are looking for?

http://safemanuals.com/user-guide-instructions-owner-manual/PANASONIC/PVV4530S-_E

possibly the idler, BUT also it can be the tape guides. sometimes, you have to unscrew a little bit, and it's a-1

have a panasonic vcr model # pv-v4022-A and need code to add on my cable remote