On Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:08:42 -0400, wrote:

Hi,

My 1988 Panasonic PV-4800 VCR has an issue with Timer Recording.

I can set a time to make a recording, turn off the VCR and the Timer
indicator is lit. However, when the time to record arrives, the VCR
does NOT record. The Timer indicator is still lit.

I had tried this Timer Recording more than once with the same
results. Of course the tape is recordable (tab not removed).

Any ideas?

Thank You in advance, John

You should switch to a DVR.