Panasonic PV-C2023A User manual

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Panasonic
Combination VCR
Operating Instructions
Model No. PV-C2023A/PV-C2033WA
•Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 and 9. I
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Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has
determined that this product or product model meets
the ENERGY STAR _guidelines for energy efficiency,
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,
operate, or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS.HEED ALL
WARNINGSINTHEMANUALAND ON UNiT
INSTALLATION
OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sdcuritd
Wa ming :To preventfireor shock hazard,do notexpose this equipment torain or moisture.
Caution : To prevent electdc shock, match wide blade of plug towide slot, fully insert.
Avertissement : Afin de prdvenir tout risque d'incendie ou de chocs dlectriques, ne
pas exposer cet appareil &la pluie ou & une humiditd excessive.
Attention : Pour dviter les chocs 61ectdques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche
dons la bome correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with
existing VHS equipment. Only use those tapes with the _ mark. It is recommended that
only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR
machines be used. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in
accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.
FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user's authority to operate.
AThis symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may
have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is
dangerous to make any kind of contact with any insidepart of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the
operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.
This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that contain lead.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the
Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>
Congratulations
on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated
and reliable products on the market today. Used
properly, it will bring you and your family years of
enjoyment. Please fill in the information below.
The serial number is on the tag located on the
back of your unit.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address,
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.,
fAccessories
..--_ [] Remote Control
® "$ S LSSQ0278
_ _ (PV-C2023A)
_ LSSQ0279
_ (PV-C2033WA)
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_eo_ [] Batteries
2 "AA"
To order accessories,
call toll free 1-800-332-5368.
Battery replacement caution
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.
Break off the tab to
prevent recording.
Record
Tab Screwdriver
To record again.
Cover the hole
with cellophane tape. 3

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Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually
cause video heads to become clogged.
Head Clog Sensor
During playback this screen
appears if clogging is
detected. To remove screen,
press PLAY on the remote
or unit.
• Use "dry" type head
cleaning cassette only.
(Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.)
• Follow cleaning tape directions carefully.
Excessive use of head cleaning tape can
shorten the video head life.
Digital Auto Tracking
Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for
optimum picture quality.
Manual Trackino Control (to reduce picture noise)
Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to
reduce picture noise. Press the 3 or 6 number key
on the remote control or CH AV on the unit until the
picture clears up. To return to Auto Tracking, press
POWER off, then on again a few seconds later.
Only use tapes with the [_ mark in this unit.
Display
Picture Tube: 20 inch measured diagonal 90°
deflection Picture Tube
VCR
Video Recording 2 rotary heads helical
System: scanning system
Audio Track: 1 track
Tuner
Brcedcas__:
CABLE Channels:
FM Radio
Band Range:
General
Power Source:
PowerQ:ynsump_n:
VHF 2~ 13, UHF 14~69
Midband A through I(14 ~ 22)
Superband J through W (23 ~ 36)
Hyperband AA ~ EEE (37 ~ 64)
Lowband A-5 ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99)
Speda] CABLE channel 5A(01)
Uitraband 65 ~94, 100 ~ 125
87.5 ~ 108.1 MHz
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power On
Approx. 11Owatts
Power Off
Approx. 2.5 watts
Television System: EIA Standard NTSC color
Speaker: 1 piece
O_T_ 5 oC ~40 °C (41 °F ~ 104 °F)
Operating Humidity:lg % ~75 %
Weight: 23 Kg (50.8 Ibs,
Dimensions: 515 (W) X 505 (H) X 474 (D) mm
20-5/18" (W) X 19-7/8" (H) X
18-11/16" (D)
Note: Designs and specifications are subject to
change witho_ notice.
Tape Speed Type of Video Cassette
Setting T60 T120 T160
SP(StandardPlay) 1 Hour 2 Hour 2 Hours
40 Minutes
LP (Long Play) 2 Hours 4 Hours 5 Hours
20 Minutes
SLP(SuperLongPby) 3Hours 6Hours 8Hours
Unit auto adjusts clock for DST (Daylight Saving
Time.)
• 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:OFE
• Keep these time changes in mind when
programming the unit for timer recordings.
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Important Safeguards and Precautions /Safety Precautions .... 2,3
Before Using ....................................................................................... 4
Unit Information ................................................................................. 4
Table of Contents ................................................................................ 5
Location of Controls ........................................................................... 6
Connections /Initial Setup (Ready to Play) .................................. 8,9
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust ............. 10,11
Playback a Tape ................................................................................ 12
Record On a Tape ............................................................................. 12
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................................................ 13
TV Operation .................................................................................... 14
Picture Adjustment .......................................................................... 15
TV Timer Features ....................................................................... 16,17
Closed Caption System .............................................................. 18,19
FM Radio ...................................................................................... 20,21
Timer Recording .......................................................................... 22,23
Tape Operation ........................................................................... 24-26
Special VCR Features ................................................................. 27,28
V-Chip Control Feature .............................................................. 29-31
On-Screen Display (OSD) ................................................................. 32
Before Requesting Service ............................................................... 33
Limited Warranty ......................................................................... 34, 35
Customer Services Directory ........................................................... 35
Spanish Quick Use Guide /Gufa para rdpida consulta ........... 36,37
Index .................................................................................................. BC

EJECT
Ejectstape,
POWER
Tams onor off the unit.
FM/TV
Receives FMradio signal,
MUTE
Mutesthe soundinstantly.
CHANNEL UPJDOWN
Selects a channel.
SELECT UP/DOWN
Controls navigation around
o_-t-screen menu.
ACTION --
Oisp{aysMainMenu,
NUMBER Keys
Selects echannel directly.
REW|ND/SEARCH
Rewinds tape, and searches
reverse scene. f
PLAY _
Begins playback, f
PAUSE/SLOW
Pauses and slow motion
and frame advance picture.
CM SKIP/ZERO SEARC
In Stop mode, goes to the
counter °O:00:0O." in Play mode,
skips over I to 3min_es of tope.
TAPE POSITION
Finds out present tape position
and amount of tape remaining.
SPEED /
Selects recording speed. /
COUNTER RESET_
Resets to "O:O0:O0"at
the desired position.
\\\\ /_ SLEEP
/Turns off the unit automat/catty.
/_ NtTE
Cob,," and p_cture intensity _evel
are adjusted dt_r_g night time use.
/'_ DISPLAY
Displays the VCR statue and
clock.
RAPID TUNE
Displays the last channel
you were watching.
LIP/DOWN
Adjusts volume,
SET/BACK SPACE
Sets a selected menu, or goes
back to correct.
Displays SET PROGRAM screen.
You can set Timer Program and
On-Timer.
UP/DOWN
Reducespicture noiseduring
Adds or deletes a channel.
Fast forwards tape, and searches
forward scene.
Goes directly to the desired
recording. Locates end point of
recording.
\ Records the program.
\'-- STOP
Stops recording or playback.
• When EJECT is pressed, the tape is ejected from Cassette Compartment.
If EJECT is pressed during recording, the unit will not respond to the command.
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Built-In Speaker I
AUDIO VIDEO IN Jack I
For dubbing. I
POWER I
See previous page. |
/
VOLUME UP/DOWN
SET/BACK SPACE
See previous page.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
TRACKING UP/DOWN
SELECT UP/DOWN
See previous page.
STOP/EJECT
See previous page.
ACTION
Presstogether withREW.
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REWIND/SEARCH
See previous page.
ACTION
Presstogetherwith STOR
PLAY
See previous page.
REPEAT
Repeatsa recording.
FAST FORWARD/
SEARCH
See previous page.
REC
See previous page.
TIMER/FM
Sets a timer alarm up 60 rain,
Enables FM Radio,
'!I
PHONES Jack
Connect an
earphone or
headphones,
PROG TIMER
Indicator
Lights when the
unit is set for
Timer Recording.
ONTIMER
Indicator
Lights when the
On-Timer is set,
REC Indicator
Lights during
recording,
Remote Sensor
AC Power Plug
When plugged into an AC outlet, the
unit consumes 2.5 W of electric power
in an OFF condition.
VHF/UHF Antenna InputTerminal
In from your Antenna or Cable,
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Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on.
For ANT.ICable
Connect the cable from Antenn
Cable to the VHF/UHF terminal
on the unit.
For DSS/Cable Box
Connect the OUT jack on your
cable box to the VHF/UHF
terminal on the unit with a RF
cable.
UNIT VHF/UHF
WARNING:
Overtightening "Nut type" RF coaxial cabtes
may damage lacks. Finger tighten only.
IN from
ANT/CABLE
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Press POWER on the remote orunit. The unit comes on and auto
channel and clock set starts.
Plug the unit power cord into an
AC wall outlet. Settings are made automatically. When setup is
done, this screen appears.
•If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the
Public B_oadcastin9 Service (PBS) channel in
your time zone. If you use a DSS reciever, it
must be turned off.
If AUTO CLOCK SET IS
iNCOMPLETE screen
appears, set the clock using
MANUAL CLOCK SET
procedure on next page.
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If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually When moving unit to a new location, or if a
set the clock as follows, mistake was made in the Initial Setup section,
• Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit,
Press ACTION on the remote to
display SET CLOCK Menu screen.
Press ••to select the month
and press • to set. In the same
manner, select and set the date,
year, time, and DST. (Daylight
Saving Time)
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IPower on.
•') Press and hold both PLAY and
f. FF on the unit for more than 5
seconds.
• The power will shut off.
• Please ignore "NO CASSETTE"
warning.
3Do "Initial Setup" on page 8.
Press ACTION twice to start
CLOCK and exit.
POWER
ACTION
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SELECT/SET
• :CH UP
_:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
• :VOL DOWN Note to CABLE System Installer
This reminder is provided to call the
CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical,
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1Press ACTION
to display MAIN MENU.
== Language •Channels
1) Press &V•I_ to 1) Press AV< IP"to
selectlanguage I select "CH."
icon.
2) Press ACTION
repeatedty.
For Spanish
For French
For English
2) Press ACTION.
3) Press _I,V to select
"ANTENNA,"then
press • to set your
antenna system
('IV" or "CABLE").
4) Press AV to select
"AUTO SET," then
press •.
•After Channel Auto Set is
finished, Clock Auto Set
will be performed. 0f clock
is set manually, Clock Auto
Set w#+not be performed.)
3) Press AV• • to
select "EXIT."
Press ACTION to
exit.
• Clock
1) Press AV< • to
select "CLOCK."
2) Press ACTION.
("TfME ZONE ADJUST"
appears only when auto
clock is set,)
3) Press kV to select
"MANUAL" or
"AUTO CLOCK
SET" and press •.
• For Auto Crock Set,
select "AUTO CLOCK
SET," then press•,
4) Press &V and
press • • to select
and set the month,
date, year, time,
and DST (Daylight
Saving Time).
5) Press ACTION
twice to start the
clock and exit this
mode.
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