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.... may adverseSlyEaRffeVctIiCnteErnal parts. 1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the unit does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make sure your hands are hazardous and should have an electrician install the proper outlet. When installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines, circuits or other soft surface. The unit could be securely connected. -Overloaded...
.... may adverseSlyEaRffeVctIiCnteErnal parts. 1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the unit does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make sure your hands are hazardous and should have an electrician install the proper outlet. When installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines, circuits or other soft surface. The unit could be securely connected. -Overloaded...
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.... Accessories Remote Control LSSQ0278 (PV-C2023A) LSSQ0279 (PV-C2033WA) Date of television closed captioning in the information below. Serial No. Batteries 2 "AA" To order accessories, call toll free 1-800-332-5368. prevent recording. Battery replacement caution • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix alkaline with the mark. Only use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be read carefully in your unit. Disposal...
.... Accessories Remote Control LSSQ0278 (PV-C2023A) LSSQ0279 (PV-C2033WA) Date of television closed captioning in the information below. Serial No. Batteries 2 "AA" To order accessories, call toll free 1-800-332-5368. prevent recording. Battery replacement caution • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix alkaline with the mark. Only use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be read carefully in your unit. Disposal...
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... Long Play) 3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours DST (Daylight Saving Time) Unit auto adjusts clock for optimum picture quality. Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) LP (Long Play) Type of head cleaning tape can shorten the video head life. Unit Information Head Cleaning Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to change without notice. Head Clog Sensor During playback this unit. Specifications Display Picture Tube: 20 inch measured diagonal 90° deflection Picture Tube VCR Video Recording System: Audio Track: 2 rotary heads helical scanning system 1 track Tuner...
... Long Play) 3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours DST (Daylight Saving Time) Unit auto adjusts clock for optimum picture quality. Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) LP (Long Play) Type of head cleaning tape can shorten the video head life. Unit Information Head Cleaning Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to change without notice. Head Clog Sensor During playback this unit. Specifications Display Picture Tube: 20 inch measured diagonal 90° deflection Picture Tube VCR Video Recording System: Audio Track: 2 rotary heads helical scanning system 1 track Tuner...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT Ejects tape. TRACKING UP/DOWN Reduces picture noise during night time use. POWER Turns on -screen menu. In Play mode, skips over 1 to correct. SPEED Selects recording speed. PAUSE/SLOW Pauses and slow motion and frame advance picture. You can set Timer Program and On-Timer. Locates end point of tape remaining. VOLUME UP/DOWN Adjusts volume. ADD/DELETE Adds or deletes a channel. PROGRAM Displays SET PROGRAM screen. SEARCH Goes directly to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Location of tape. ACTION Displays Main Menu...
...Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT Ejects tape. TRACKING UP/DOWN Reduces picture noise during night time use. POWER Turns on -screen menu. In Play mode, skips over 1 to correct. SPEED Selects recording speed. PAUSE/SLOW Pauses and slow motion and frame advance picture. You can set Timer Program and On-Timer. Locates end point of tape remaining. VOLUME UP/DOWN Adjusts volume. ADD/DELETE Adds or deletes a channel. PROGRAM Displays SET PROGRAM screen. SEARCH Goes directly to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Location of tape. ACTION Displays Main Menu...
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.... Channels 1) Press to exit. M A I N MENU T V VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I ON ("TIME ZONE ADJUST" appears only when auto clock is set the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time). 5) Press ACTION twice to start the clock and exit this mode. 10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to select "MANUAL" or "AUTO CLOCK SET" and press . • For Auto Clock Set, select "AUTO CLOCK SET...
.... Channels 1) Press to exit. M A I N MENU T V VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I ON ("TIME ZONE ADJUST" appears only when auto clock is set the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time). 5) Press ACTION twice to start the clock and exit this mode. 10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to select "MANUAL" or "AUTO CLOCK SET" and press . • For Auto Clock Set, select "AUTO CLOCK SET...
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... channel: To delete channel: Select channel with no tape inserted. CHANNEL 08 ADDED CHANNEL 08 DELE TED 11 To display the menu, press STOP/ EJECT and REW together with number keys and press ADD/DLT. Basic Operation Time Zone Adjust Time Zone Adjust (Only when Auto Clock is displayed, CHANNEL UP/DOWN function as and VOLUME UP/ DOWN function as necessary. SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION. POWER ACTION SELECT/SET...
... channel: To delete channel: Select channel with no tape inserted. CHANNEL 08 ADDED CHANNEL 08 DELE TED 11 To display the menu, press STOP/ EJECT and REW together with number keys and press ADD/DLT. Basic Operation Time Zone Adjust Time Zone Adjust (Only when Auto Clock is displayed, CHANNEL UP/DOWN function as and VOLUME UP/ DOWN function as necessary. SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION. POWER ACTION SELECT/SET...
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... - 4 hours). 4:00 3:00 2:00 1:30 • The unit stops recording at a preset time. • PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit CH Insert a cassette. Notes • After the unit has been in Stop mode s Eject tape => Press EJECT on the remote or STOP/EJECT on automatically. EJECT DISPLAY ACTION NUMBER Keys PLAY REW PAUSE/ SLOW SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN TRACKING ADD/DLT FF STOP REC SPEED...
... - 4 hours). 4:00 3:00 2:00 1:30 • The unit stops recording at a preset time. • PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit CH Insert a cassette. Notes • After the unit has been in Stop mode s Eject tape => Press EJECT on the remote or STOP/EJECT on automatically. EJECT DISPLAY ACTION NUMBER Keys PLAY REW PAUSE/ SLOW SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN TRACKING ADD/DLT FF STOP REC SPEED...
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... to set the| ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode. • Make sure a tape is inserted if Playback mode is displayed. • ON TIMER Indicator lights on CH01 PLAY pages 20 and 21 for one minute or until canceled by pressing any button (including VOL + -). CH02 CH03 CH125 • See "FM Radio" on the unit. You can be set to automatically power on the remote or unit (including a button used to turn...
... to set the| ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode. • Make sure a tape is inserted if Playback mode is displayed. • ON TIMER Indicator lights on CH01 PLAY pages 20 and 21 for one minute or until canceled by pressing any button (including VOL + -). CH02 CH03 CH125 • See "FM Radio" on the unit. You can be set to automatically power on the remote or unit (including a button used to turn...
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... remote while CANCEL/SET screen is in progress, you are cooking, etc. 1 Press TIMER on the unit to beep until "SLEEP TIMER 00" appears to next 1, 5, or 10 minute interval. (See chart left .) Remaining Time • Pressing TIMER repeatedly on the unit with sleep timer set SLEEP TIMER. Press SLEEP repeatedly to set displays remaining time. Press any button to stop. • The volume of the alarm gradually increases for auto power off. To increase timer...
... remote while CANCEL/SET screen is in progress, you are cooking, etc. 1 Press TIMER on the unit to beep until "SLEEP TIMER 00" appears to next 1, 5, or 10 minute interval. (See chart left .) Remaining Time • Pressing TIMER repeatedly on the unit with sleep timer set SLEEP TIMER. Press SLEEP repeatedly to set displays remaining time. Press any button to stop. • The volume of the alarm gradually increases for auto power off. To increase timer...
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... C1, C2, or both. TV VCR LANGUAGE 2) Press ACTION to CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T display SET UP TV screen. 3 SET UP TV LOCK CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT V I DEO ADJUST FM ANTENNA SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON : TUNER :EXT 1) Press to select "CAPTION". 2) Press to display CAPTION screen. 4 CAPT I ON CAPT I N MENU 1) Press to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2 The...
... C1, C2, or both. TV VCR LANGUAGE 2) Press ACTION to CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T display SET UP TV screen. 3 SET UP TV LOCK CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT V I DEO ADJUST FM ANTENNA SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON : TUNER :EXT 1) Press to select "CAPTION". 2) Press to display CAPTION screen. 4 CAPT I ON CAPT I N MENU 1) Press to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2 The...
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... Operation VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMERR TIMER/FM Using FM Radio 1 Press FM/TV on the remote or press TIMER/FM twice on the unit to display FM radio mode. 2 1 2 : 0 0PM FM 1 87. 5MHz Press a Number key (1~9) to select a preset FM number (see steps 2 and 3 of FM Radio Setup on the unit. To remove time...
... Operation VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMERR TIMER/FM Using FM Radio 1 Press FM/TV on the remote or press TIMER/FM twice on the unit to display FM radio mode. 2 1 2 : 0 0PM FM 1 87. 5MHz Press a Number key (1~9) to select a preset FM number (see steps 2 and 3 of FM Radio Setup on the unit. To remove time...
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... set a Timer Recording using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is left on for outside source) • Speed (SP, LP, SLP) Ready Check List All connections are away. 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 SET PROGRAM T I MER PROGRAMMING ON TIMER SELECT : SET : END : PROG 1) Press to select TIMER PROGRAMMING. 2) Press to display screen. • If a program is in . The clock is long enough. to select "VCR" and STOP/EJECT...
... set a Timer Recording using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is left on for outside source) • Speed (SP, LP, SLP) Ready Check List All connections are away. 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 SET PROGRAM T I MER PROGRAMMING ON TIMER SELECT : SET : END : PROG 1) Press to select TIMER PROGRAMMING. 2) Press to display screen. • If a program is in . The clock is long enough. to select "VCR" and STOP/EJECT...
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... select "VCR." Repeat Play Set to see a recording over and over 1 to 3 minutes of position. Tape Operation (continued) Zero Search To quickly return to a specific tape counter location. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Counter. 2 BEG I ON 1)Press to select "REPEAT PLAY." 2)Press to set to 0:00:00. TV VCR LANGUAGE 2) Press CH CLOCK EX I T ACTION to SELECT : SET : ACT I ON display SET UP VCR screen. 3 SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY T I MER PROGRAMMING : OFF SELECT : SET : END...
... select "VCR." Repeat Play Set to see a recording over and over 1 to 3 minutes of position. Tape Operation (continued) Zero Search To quickly return to a specific tape counter location. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Counter. 2 BEG I ON 1)Press to select "REPEAT PLAY." 2)Press to set to 0:00:00. TV VCR LANGUAGE 2) Press CH CLOCK EX I T ACTION to SELECT : SET : ACT I ON display SET UP VCR screen. 3 SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY T I MER PROGRAMMING : OFF SELECT : SET : END...
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VCR Lock All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Useful for 7 seconds to turn "OFF." • VCR Lock is canceled automatically after about 24 hours if clock is set "ON" or "OFF." Special VCR Features DISPLAY SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN ACTION CM/ZERO COUNTER RESET VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER REC Weak Signal...
VCR Lock All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Useful for 7 seconds to turn "OFF." • VCR Lock is canceled automatically after about 24 hours if clock is set "ON" or "OFF." Special VCR Features DISPLAY SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN ACTION CM/ZERO COUNTER RESET VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER REC Weak Signal...
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... CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T display SET UP TV screen. 3 SET UP TV LOCK CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT V I DEO ADJUST : TUNER SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 1) Press to select LOCK. 2) Press to move the cursor. To Make Corrections Press repeatedly to display screen. Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be accessed unless the secret code is ... SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN ACTION NUMBER Keys ADD/DLT 4 LOCK...
... CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T display SET UP TV screen. 3 SET UP TV LOCK CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT V I DEO ADJUST : TUNER SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 1) Press to select LOCK. 2) Press to move the cursor. To Make Corrections Press repeatedly to display screen. Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be accessed unless the secret code is ... SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN ACTION NUMBER Keys ADD/DLT 4 LOCK...
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... VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. 2) Press to set ratings to be blocked. 5 Press ACTION four times to set "ON" or "OFF." Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Setup US MOVIES Ratings Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 LOCK US MOVIES : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS US TV PROGRAMS : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS NEXT PAGE SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 1) Press to select US MOVIES. 2) Press to set "ON" or "OFF." 1 LOCK US MOVIES : OFF CHANGE...
... VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. 2) Press to set ratings to be blocked. 5 Press ACTION four times to set "ON" or "OFF." Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Setup US MOVIES Ratings Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 LOCK US MOVIES : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS US TV PROGRAMS : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS NEXT PAGE SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 1) Press to select US MOVIES. 2) Press to set "ON" or "OFF." 1 LOCK US MOVIES : OFF CHANGE...
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... further instructions. Page PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING • If you to "OFF" (see page 12.) Tape Speed Blue Screen Display Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in VCR Lock mode... 32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to begin... 22, 23 VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING • If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing 4 PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING back a tape... On-Screen Display (OSD) VCR Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to set or review a Timer Recording...
... further instructions. Page PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING • If you to "OFF" (see page 12.) Tape Speed Blue Screen Display Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in VCR Lock mode... 32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to begin... 22, 23 VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING • If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing 4 PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING back a tape... On-Screen Display (OSD) VCR Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to set or review a Timer Recording...
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... CABLE), is restored. VCR Correction TV program cannot be ejected or inserted... • Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after power is correctly set . (P. 8) recorded... • Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3) • Check that signal is unobstructed. • Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 3) • Make sure VCR LOCK is left on unit (P. 7) so that clock is turned off . (P. 27) • Exposing unit remote sensor to current time and date. No playback picture, or the playback • Adjust TRACKING control...
... CABLE), is restored. VCR Correction TV program cannot be ejected or inserted... • Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after power is correctly set . (P. 8) recorded... • Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3) • Check that signal is unobstructed. • Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 3) • Make sure VCR LOCK is left on unit (P. 7) so that clock is turned off . (P. 27) • Exposing unit remote sensor to current time and date. No playback picture, or the playback • Adjust TRACKING control...
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... A Accessories 3 Audio Mute 14 Auto Operation Functions 25 B Batteries 3 Before Requesting Service 33 Blocking Message 31 Blue Screen Display 32 C Caption On Mute 19 Channel 8 -13, 32 Channel Caption 28 Clock 10 Closed Caption 18 Commercial Skip 26 Connections 8 Connections, DSS / Cable Box 8 Connections, Antenna / Cable 8 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 13 D DST (Daylight Saving Time 4 E Eject tape 12 F Fast Forward 12 FM Radio 20,21 Forward Search 12 Frame by Frame Advance 12...
... A Accessories 3 Audio Mute 14 Auto Operation Functions 25 B Batteries 3 Before Requesting Service 33 Blocking Message 31 Blue Screen Display 32 C Caption On Mute 19 Channel 8 -13, 32 Channel Caption 28 Clock 10 Closed Caption 18 Commercial Skip 26 Connections 8 Connections, DSS / Cable Box 8 Connections, Antenna / Cable 8 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 13 D DST (Daylight Saving Time 4 E Eject tape 12 F Fast Forward 12 FM Radio 20,21 Forward Search 12 Frame by Frame Advance 12...