Panasonic PV C2023 Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic PV C2023 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic PV C2023 Operating Instructions Manual

Combination vcr

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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
Operating Instructions
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  • Page 1 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 Combination VCR Operating Instructions ®...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards And Precautions

    Important Safeguards and Pre cau tions READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from power source indicated on unit or in this manual. If uncertain, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify your home power source.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions/Mesures De Sécurité

    Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité Warning : To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or mois ture. Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Avertissement : Afi n de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne pas exposer cet appareil à...
  • Page 4: Unit Information

    1 Hour Play) 2 Hours (Long Play) (Super Long 3 Hours Play) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Specifi cations Display Picture Tube V I DEO HEADS MAY Video Recording NEED CLEAN I NG...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions ... 2 Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité... 3 Unit Information... 4 Location of Controls ... 6 Connections/Initial Setup (Ready to Play) ... 8 Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust... 10 Playback a Tape... 12 Record On a Tape...
  • Page 6: Location Of Controls

    • 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. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com SLEEP Turns off the unit au to mat i cal ly.
  • Page 7 Front View of the Unit and Indicators VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Built-In Speaker AUDIO VIDEO IN Jack For dubbing. POWER 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.
  • Page 8: Connections/Initial Setup (Ready To Play)

    Settings are made automatically. When setup is done, this screen appears. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com UNIT (rear view) UNIT (rear view) If AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE screen appears, set the clock using SET procedure on next page.
  • Page 9: Reset All Unit Memory Functions

    Manual Clock Set If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually set the clock as follows. Press ACTION on the remote to display SET CLOCK Menu screen. 1 / / SELECT : Press to select the month and press to set. In the same manner, select and set the date, year, time, and DST.
  • Page 10: Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust

    SELECT : : ACT I ON For English 3) Press to select “EXIT.” Press ACTION to exit. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com to display Press ACTION MAIN MENU. Channels 1) Press select “CH.”...
  • Page 11: Time Zone Adjust

    Time Zone Adjust Time Zone Adjust (Only when Auto Clock is set.) 1) Press select “CLOCK.” M A I N MENU LOCK LANGUAGE CLOCK EX I T SELECT : : ACT I ON 2) Press ACTION. SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT :...
  • Page 12: Playback A Tape

    Insert a cassette. POWER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Press to stop and/or eject tape. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Record On a Tape Record tab Stop One Touch Recording (OTR) Press REC repeatedly to set the recording length (30 min.
  • Page 13: Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

    Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connections you’ll need to make. Playing (Source) VCR AUDIO Playback (Source) Insert pre-recorded tape. Press PLAY then PAUSE at starting point to put in Standby mode. (Perform operation of steps 4 and 5 on both units at same time.) Press PLAY to start dubbing.
  • Page 14: Tv Operation

    Phones Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones (not supplied) to the Phones Jack. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Use CH...
  • Page 15: Picture Adjustment

    Picture Adjustment POWER MUTE ACTION 100 Key Picture Adjustment COLOR Control Adjust color intensity. TINT Control Adjust for natural fl esh tones. BRIGHTNESS Control Adjust picture brightness. PICTURE Control Adjust picture intensity by adjusting both contrast and color level in the proper balance.
  • Page 16: Tv Timer Features

    3. Now, press PROG to end. “ON TIMER END” briefl y appears on-screen. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1) Press to select “ON...
  • Page 17: Sleep Timer

    SLEEP DISPLAY SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN PROG ADD/DLT 00:00 1:00 (one minute) 2:00 One-minute 3:00 increase until 10:00 9:00 10:00 15:00 Five-minute 20:00 increase until 30:00 25:00 30:00 40:00 Ten-minute increase until 60:00 50:00 60:00 (Max) Note •...
  • Page 18: Closed Caption System

    Closed Caption/ Text signal, if present, is recorded automatically. Playback: Start playback. Do above steps to select desired caption mode. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1) Press select “TV.”...
  • Page 19: Caption On Mute Feature

    Caption On Mute Feature Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. MUTE SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP SELECT : :VOL DOWN ACTION CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT V I DEO ADJUST FM ANTENNA...
  • Page 20: Fm Radio

    To exit FM mode, press FM/TV on the remote or TIMER/FM twice on the unit. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com FM ANTENNA Setup Make sure FM tuning is done correctly (see FM Radio Setup).
  • Page 21 POWER STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN ACTION TIMER/FM FM/TV ACTION How to use the FM radio Press FM/TV on the remote or press TIMER/FM twice on the unit to display FM radio mode.
  • Page 22: Timer Recording

    • PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1) Press...
  • Page 23 Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress) Hold down STOP for a few seconds to cancel the Timer Recording. • Any future daily or weekly recordings will be performed as programmed. SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN PROG ADD/DLT STOP...
  • Page 24: Tape Operation

    • If Index Search is started very close to an index mark, that index mark may not be counted in the search. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
  • Page 25: Auto Operation Functions

    Auto Operation Functions Auto Shut Off No broadcast signal in TV (Only when Weak Signal Display is set to OFF), blank tape is Played for 5 minutes Power turns off • This feature is canceled if any button is pressed during above mode. Auto Playback Insert a tape in Power off mode Power turns on...
  • Page 26: Commercial Skip

    • Unit goes into FF or REW mode and stops at the last point the Counter was set to 0:00:00. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
  • Page 27: Repeat Play

    POWER STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER VIDEO IN AUDIO IN ACTION PLAY/REPEAT Repeat Play Set to see a recording over and over. In PLAY PLAY mode, press REPEAT ON PLAY/REPEAT on the unit to Repeat above to PLAY turn “OFF.”...
  • Page 28: Special Vcr Features

    • VCR Lock is canceled automatically after about 24 hours if clock is set. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1) Press select “CH.”...
  • Page 29: V-Chip Control Feature

    V-Chip Control Feature Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press M A I N MENU 2) Press ACTION to LOCK LANGUAGE...
  • Page 30 Ratings Setup (this page). Or, press ACTION three times to exit. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Process of V-Chip Control Feature...
  • Page 31: Blocking Message

    Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Message <When V-Chip Control is activated> • If a program or movie CH08 exceeds the ratings you have set, a message will appear on a black PROGRAM RAT I NG EXCEEDED background and sound is RAT I NG : PG-1 3 muted.
  • Page 32: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    TO MANUAL END: PLAY VCR LOCK ACTIVATED For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Blue Screen Display Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in...
  • Page 33: Before Requesting Service

    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. menu. (P.15) recorded. of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer Recording, even after power is restored.
  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Rápida Consulta

    STOP para detener la confi guración y realice los ajustes manualmente. (Vea la p.10 de Libro de operaciones avanzadas). For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Si usa convertidor de...
  • Page 37 Operaciones básicas para la reproducción Inserte un casete. • El videograbador combinado se enciende automáticamente. Presione PLAY. • La reproducción comienza automá ticamente si el casete no tiene la lengüeta para prevención de grabación. Para encontrar una escena en particular Búsqueda hacia adelante Presione FF Búsqueda hacia atrás...
  • Page 38 NOTES For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
  • Page 39 NOTES...
  • Page 40: Index

    Location of Controls... 6–7 NIGHT Mode ... 14 ON-TIMER with Alarm ... 16 One Touch Recording ... 12 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.

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