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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,
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TV/CATV MODE SELECTION
When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV."
(Cable Television) mode. If not using CATV, set this menu option to the "TV" position.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
Operating Instructions
Model No.
®
Partner,
Combination VCR
PV-C923
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- Page 1 When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the “CATV.” (Cable Television) mode. If not using CATV, set this menu option to the “TV” position. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Combination VCR Operating Instructions Model No.
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Page 2: Important Safeguards
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 9. VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheat- ing. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
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Page 5: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MOISTURE CONDENSATION DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTIONS ON THIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON IT. LET THE UNIT STAND WITH POWER ON (SEE BELOW). WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION? When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. -
Page 6: Features
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DRIVING SAFETY • Never watch the TV/VCR or try to adjust settings while driv- ing. Doing so creates the danger of traffic accident. Before operating the TV/VCR, be sure to stop the car in a safe area. • Never install the unit on the dashboard or in any other location where it obstructs forward vision. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
FEATURES Programmable ON/OFF Timer - Allows you to automatically turn on or off the TV/VCR at a set time. Programmable TV Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, the TV can be programmed up to 120 minutes to turn off automatically. -
Page 8: Location Of Controls
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT 3 4 5 POWER POWER PROG TIMER REC STOP/EJECT PLAY REW/ 13 14 FRONT: 1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video tape. 2. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV/VCR on or off. 3. -
Page 9: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL POWER SLEEP EJECT INPUT R-TUNE SET/TRACKING – MENU CANCEL CH C – ENTER MUTE CH D PLAY STOP PAUSE/STILL COUNTER TRACKING RESET ZERO SEARCH CM SKIP REC/OTR SPEED PROGRAM 1. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV/VCR on. Press again to turn the TV/VCR off. -
Page 10: Power Sources
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION Open the battery compartment cover. Install two “AAA” batteries, paying attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. Replace the compartment cover. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device: Use only the size and type of batteries specified. -
Page 11: Antenna Connections
NOTES: • ALWAYS TURN OFF TV/VCR FIRST BEFORE SWITCH ON OR OFF THE IGNITION OF CAR ENGINE. • Make sure that the negative terminal of the battery is grounded. This set is designed for use with negative ground system only. •... -
Page 12: Cable Tv Connections
CABLE TV CONNECTIONS This TV/VCR has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company. -
Page 13: Auto Clock Setting
AUTO CLOCK SETTING The Auto Clock function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the TV/VCR is connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is turned off. As the TV/VCR searches for a receivable station in your area and it receives a broadcast signal for Auto Clock, the Auto Clock needs several minutes to set itself. -
Page 14: Manual Clock Setting
MANUAL CLOCK SETTING You must set the date and time manually for Timer Recordings, ON/OFF Timer and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto Clock process did not set them correctly. EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM”, 29th (WED) October, 2003. Press the MENU button. -
Page 15: Closed Caption
MUTE Press the MUTE button to switch off the sound. The TV/VCR’s sound will be silenced and “MUTE” will briefly appear on the screen. The sound can be switched back on by pressing this button again or one of the VOL + or – button. CHANNEL Press and release the CH C or D button. -
Page 16: To Memorize Channels
TV OPERATION Captions: This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another language (depending on the setting of the Closed Captions CH. 1 or 2). Generally, Closed Captions in English are transmitted on Captions Channel 1 and Closed Captions in other languages are transmitted on Captions Channel 2. -
Page 17: Setting The V-Chip
TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS Press the MENU button. Press the SET/TRACKING + or – button to select the CH SETUP mode, then press the ENTER button. Press the SET/TRACKING + or – button to select the ADD/ DELETE mode, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 18: To Set The On Timer
SETTING THE V-CHIP Press the SET/TRACKING + or – button to select V-CHIP. Press the ENTER button to display ON. Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared. NOTE : The V-Chip function is activated only on pro- grams and tapes that have the rating signal. -
Page 19: To Set The Off Timer
TO SET THE OFF TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV/VCR turn off automatically at a predetermined time. If you pro- gram the OFF TIMER once, the TV/VCR will automatically turn off at the same time everyday. EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM. Press the MENU button. -
Page 20: Playback
LOADING AND UNLOADING Use only video cassette tapes marked LOADING Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted into the TV/VCR. AUTOMATIC POWER ON AND PLAY When loading a cassette tape without the erase preven- tion tab intact, the TV/VCR will turn on automatically and playback will start immediately. -
Page 21: Special Playback
SPECIAL PLAYBACK TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS When either the FF or REW button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear. When pressed twice, the search picture will increase speed. Speed search time depends upon the speed used (SP, LP or SLP) during recording. -
Page 22: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)
ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING ( OTR ) The One-Touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. EXAMPLE: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact. -
Page 23: Using The Real Time Tape Counter
TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER When setting the date in the step 4 on page 22, press the SET/ TRACKING – button repeatedly when the current day is dis- played. The setting changes as follows: Example The current day (Friday) SUN-SAT MON-SAT One month later minus one day... -
Page 24: Duplicating A Video Tape
DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE If you connect the TV/VCR to another VCR or Camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Insert a blank cassette with the erase prevention tab intact into the TV/VCR. Insert a previously recorded cassette into the play- back VCR or Camcorder. -
Page 25: Reception Disturbances
RECEPTION DISTURBANCES Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the TV/VCR is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following chart before requesting service. SYMPTOM POWER The AC power cord is not connected. No power. The DC car cord is not plugged into the cigarette lighter socket. The DC car cord fuse is blown. Cassette is not inserted. Although the power is on, PROG TIMER button is depressed. - Page 27 If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA(7262). To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com. CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Tune new channel. Set Sleep Timer to "0".
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Page 28: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS TELEVISION Picture Tube: Tuner Type: Receiving Channels: Antenna Input: Speaker: Audio Output Power: Video System: Video Signal: Cassette Tape: Audio Track: Maximum Recording Time: FF/REW Time: Speed Search: GENERAL Power Source: Power Consumption: Weight: Dimensions: (WxHxD) Inputs/Outputs: Storage Temperature: Operating Temperature: Remote Control: Accessories:... -
Page 29: Eject Input R-Tune
INDEX OF CONTROLS Remote Control Button POWER See pages 13, 14, 20 CLOSED CAPTION See page 15 SLEEP See page 15 EJECT See page 20 INPUT See page 24 MENU See pages 12~14, 16~19, 21,22 VOLUME +/– See pages 14, 15 MUTE See page 15 PLAY... - Page 30 INDEX OF CONTROLS Front Cassette Loading Slot VOLUME +/– See pages 14, 15 POWER See pages 13, 14, 20 Remote Sensor See page 10 CHANNEL C/D See pages See pages 15, 21, 22 21, 22, 24 Rear VHF/UHF Antenna Jack Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable from the antenna or Cable TV...
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Page 31: Spanish Quick Use Guide (Guía Para Rápida Consulta)
SPANISH QUICK USE GUIDE (GUÍA PARA RÁPIDA CONSULTA) CONEXIONES DE LA ANTENA Antena combinada de VHF/UHF (Cable único de 75 ohmios o cable con doble conductor de 300 ohmios) Conecte el cable de 75 ohmios de la antena combinada de VHF/UHF en el jack de la antena. Si su antena combinada de VHF/UHF posee un cable de dos conductores de 300 ohmios, es posible que sea necesario utilizar un transformador de adaptación de... - Page 32 SPANISH QUICK USE GUIDE (GUÍA PARA RÁPIDA CONSULTA) SELECCION DE IDIOMA EN PANTALLA Presione el botón MENU. Presione el botón SET/TRACK- ING + ó – para seleccionar la opción SYSTEM SETUP, luego presione el botón ENTER. Presione el botón SET/TRACK- ING + ó...
- Page 33 SELECCION DE TV/CATV Presione el botón MENU. Presione el botón SET/TRACK ING + ó – para seleccionar el modo CH SETUP, a continuación presione el botón ENTER. VHF/UHF/CATV CANALES 2-13 STD/HRC/IRC 14-69 14-36 (A) (W) 37-59 (AA) (WW) 60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ) 86-94 (86) (94) 95-99 (A-5) (A-1) 100-125 (100)(125)
- Page 34 SPANISH QUICK USE GUIDE (GUÍA PARA RÁPIDA CONSULTA) GRABACION DE UN PROGRAMA DE TV Coloque un cassette de cinta con la lengüeta de grabación intacta. Presione el botón SPEED de velocidad de la cinta, para escoger la velocidad deseada (SP o SLP). "SP" o "SLP" aparecerá...
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Page 36: Limited Warranty
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products 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... -
Page 37: Customer Services Directory
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 (Monday-Friday 6 am-5 pm; Saturday 6 am-10:30 am, PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. -
Page 38: Index
INDEX Accessories ... 7 Add/Delete Channels ... 17 Antenna Connections ... 11 Auto Clock Setting ... 13 Auto Repeat ... 21 Auto Rewind ... 21 Automatic Eject ... 20 Automatic Memory Tuning ... 16 Automatic Power On and Play ... 20 Battery Installation ... - Page 39 Speed Search ... 21 Standard Time ... 13 Still Picture ... 21 Stop ... 20 Timer Recording ... 22 Tracking Control ... 20 Troubleshooting Guide ... 26 TV Operation ... 14 TV Rating ... 17 TV/CATV selection ... 16 Video Head Cleaning ... 25 Visually Search ...
- Page 40 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985...