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... contact a qualified service technician. 2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by a qualified electrician. 4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES Ventilation openings in or unplugging the AC power cord. Important Safeguards and Precautions READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. on support or stand that a through openings in direct sunlight, etc. For your protection...
... contact a qualified service technician. 2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by a qualified electrician. 4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES Ventilation openings in or unplugging the AC power cord. Important Safeguards and Precautions READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. on support or stand that a through openings in direct sunlight, etc. For your protection...
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...; Do not mix alkaline with cellophane tape. 3 Record Tab Screwdriver Cover the hole with manganese batteries. Only use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be read carefully in accordance with existing VHS equipment. Therefore, it is recommended that only cassette tapes that contain lead. Accessories Remote Control LSSQ0382 (PV-C1323/PV-C1343) LSSQ0383 (PV-C1333W/PV-C1353W) Date of the most sophisticated and reliable...
...; Do not mix alkaline with cellophane tape. 3 Record Tab Screwdriver Cover the hole with manganese batteries. Only use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be read carefully in accordance with existing VHS equipment. Therefore, it is recommended that only cassette tapes that contain lead. Accessories Remote Control LSSQ0382 (PV-C1323/PV-C1343) LSSQ0383 (PV-C1333W/PV-C1353W) Date of the most sophisticated and reliable...
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...; Keep these time changes in this screen appears if clogging is recommended.) • Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. To return to change without notice. Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) Type of head cleaning tape can shorten the video head life. Press the 3 or 6 number key on the remote control or CH on again a few seconds later. Specifications Display Picture Tube VCR Video Recording System Audio Track Tuner Broadcast Channels CABLE Channels FM Radio Band Range General Power Source Power Power On...
...; Keep these time changes in this screen appears if clogging is recommended.) • Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. To return to change without notice. Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) Type of head cleaning tape can shorten the video head life. Press the 3 or 6 number key on the remote control or CH on again a few seconds later. Specifications Display Picture Tube VCR Video Recording System Audio Track Tuner Broadcast Channels CABLE Channels FM Radio Band Range General Power Source Power Power On...
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...;curit 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 12 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 13 TV Operation 14 Picture Adjustment 15 TV Timer Features 16 Closed Caption System 18 FM Radio 20 Timer Recording 22 Tape Operation 24 Special VCR Features 28 V-Chip Control Feature 29 On-Screen Display (OSD 32 Before Requesting Service 33 Limited Warranty 34 Customer Services Directory 35 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guí...
...;curit 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 12 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 13 TV Operation 14 Picture Adjustment 15 TV Timer Features 16 Closed Caption System 18 FM Radio 20 Timer Recording 22 Tape Operation 24 Special VCR Features 28 V-Chip Control Feature 29 On-Screen Display (OSD 32 Before Requesting Service 33 Limited Warranty 34 Customer Services Directory 35 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guí...
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.... VOLUME UP/DOWN Adjusts volume. PROGRAM Displays SET PROGRAM screen. CM SKIP/ZERO SEARCH In Stop mode, goes to 3 minutes of recording. In Play mode, skips over 1 to the counter "0:00:00." PLAY Begins playback. SET/BACK SPACE Sets a selected menu, or goes back to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com ACTION Displays Main Menu. REC Records the program. TRACKING UP/DOWN Reduces picture noise during night time use. SPEED Selects recording speed. TAPE POSITION Finds out present tape position and amount of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT Ejects tape. FM...
.... VOLUME UP/DOWN Adjusts volume. PROGRAM Displays SET PROGRAM screen. CM SKIP/ZERO SEARCH In Stop mode, goes to 3 minutes of recording. In Play mode, skips over 1 to the counter "0:00:00." PLAY Begins playback. SET/BACK SPACE Sets a selected menu, or goes back to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com ACTION Displays Main Menu. REC Records the program. TRACKING UP/DOWN Reduces picture noise during night time use. SPEED Selects recording speed. TAPE POSITION Finds out present tape position and amount of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT Ejects tape. FM...
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... Setup Manual Clock Set If AUTO CLOCK SET was made in the Initial Setup section. • Make sure a tape is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as follows. 1 Press ACTION on page 8. POWER VIDEO IN AUDIO...
... Setup Manual Clock Set If AUTO CLOCK SET was made in the Initial Setup section. • Make sure a tape is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as follows. 1 Press ACTION on page 8. POWER VIDEO IN AUDIO...
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... repeatedly. M A I N MENU T V LOCK LANGUAGE T V LOCK LANGUAGE T V LOCK LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T 2) Press ACTION. SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 3) Press to select "ANTENNA," then press to set your antenna system ("TV" or "CABLE"). 4) Press to select "AUTO SET," then press . • After Channel Auto Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will not be performed. (If clock is set the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time...
... repeatedly. M A I N MENU T V LOCK LANGUAGE T V LOCK LANGUAGE T V LOCK LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T 2) Press ACTION. SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 3) Press to select "ANTENNA," then press to set your antenna system ("TV" or "CABLE"). 4) Press to select "AUTO SET," then press . • After Channel Auto Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will not be performed. (If clock is set the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time...
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... NUMBER Keys ADD/DLT SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 3) Press to select TIME ZONE ADJUST and press repeatedly to select mode. (See below.) 0 +1 -1 SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : +1 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION. ACTION key on the unit Using keys STOP/EJECT REW/ VOL CH ACTION On Unit You can operate the menu screen using unit buttons. To display...
... NUMBER Keys ADD/DLT SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 3) Press to select TIME ZONE ADJUST and press repeatedly to select mode. (See below.) 0 +1 -1 SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : +1 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION. ACTION key on the unit Using keys STOP/EJECT REW/ VOL CH ACTION On Unit You can operate the menu screen using unit buttons. To display...
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Playback a Tape Record On a Tape Ready Check List All connections are made. Notes • After the unit has been in Stop mode ■ Eject tape ➞ Press EJECT on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the unit You can be displayed by Frame picture ➞ Press PAUSE/SLOW in . 1 Insert a cassette. • The unit power comes on automatically. 2 Press CH channel. Record tab To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. 2 Press...
Playback a Tape Record On a Tape Ready Check List All connections are made. Notes • After the unit has been in Stop mode ■ Eject tape ➞ Press EJECT on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the unit You can be displayed by Frame picture ➞ Press PAUSE/SLOW in . 1 Insert a cassette. • The unit power comes on automatically. 2 Press CH channel. Record tab To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. 2 Press...
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... time. Ready Check List The clock is set to select ALARM "ON" or "OFF." TIMER/FM VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER ACTION CH ON TIMER indicator 5 Press PROG to preset FM stations. SELECT : END : PROG SET : • Make sure a tape is inserted if Playback mode is displayed. • ON TIMER Indicator lights on the unit. To Cancel ON-TIMER, Repeat...
... time. Ready Check List The clock is set to select ALARM "ON" or "OFF." TIMER/FM VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER ACTION CH ON TIMER indicator 5 Press PROG to preset FM stations. SELECT : END : PROG SET : • Make sure a tape is inserted if Playback mode is displayed. • ON TIMER Indicator lights on the unit. To Cancel ON-TIMER, Repeat...
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... auto power off. SLEEP TIMER 30 SLEEP TIMER 60 SLEEP TIMER 90 SLEEP TIMER 00 TV Operation Instant Alarm You can change channels on the unit will sound at 0:00. Press SLEEP repeatedly to set SLEEP TIMER. • Pressing DISPLAY with CANCEL/SET screen displayed to set a timer alarm up to cancel. Press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP TIMER 00" appears to next 1, 5, or 10 minute interval. (See chart left .) Remaining Time • Pressing TIMER/FM repeatedly on the unit with CH while "CANCEL/SET" screen is displayed. Useful...
... auto power off. SLEEP TIMER 30 SLEEP TIMER 60 SLEEP TIMER 90 SLEEP TIMER 00 TV Operation Instant Alarm You can change channels on the unit will sound at 0:00. Press SLEEP repeatedly to set SLEEP TIMER. • Pressing DISPLAY with CANCEL/SET screen displayed to set a timer alarm up to cancel. Press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP TIMER 00" appears to next 1, 5, or 10 minute interval. (See chart left .) Remaining Time • Pressing TIMER/FM repeatedly on the unit with CH while "CANCEL/SET" screen is displayed. Useful...
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..., is ... Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Record: Record normally. Closed Caption Mode Feature 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press to 2 M A I N MENU select "TV." 2) Press ACTION to T V LOCK LANGUAGE display SET UP TV CH CLOCK EX I ON OFF CAP C1 TEXT C2 TEXT C1 CAP C2 5 Press ACTION three times to return to select mode. (See left.) SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T screen. Check TV program listings for...
..., is ... Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Record: Record normally. Closed Caption Mode Feature 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press to 2 M A I N MENU select "TV." 2) Press ACTION to T V LOCK LANGUAGE display SET UP TV CH CLOCK EX I ON OFF CAP C1 TEXT C2 TEXT C1 CAP C2 5 Press ACTION three times to return to select mode. (See left.) SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T screen. Check TV program listings for...
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... the unit. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER ACTION TIMER/FM Notes • FM radio cannot be recorded on a Video cassette. • You may get better reception by repositioning the unit. • You cannot select FM Radio mode during playback or record, or while a blue back screen (PROG, ACTION, MENU) is displayed. • Once stations are set, the...
... the unit. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC TIMER/FM REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER ACTION TIMER/FM Notes • FM radio cannot be recorded on a Video cassette. • You may get better reception by repositioning the unit. • You cannot select FM Radio mode during playback or record, or while a blue back screen (PROG, ACTION, MENU) is displayed. • Once stations are set, the...
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... using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is long enough. 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 : END : PROG SET : 1) Press to select TIMER PROGRAMMING. 2) Press to display screen. • If a program is already in memory, press , and to correct time. Your unit is in . The clock is set to select an unused program number. 3 DATE...
... using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is long enough. 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 : END : PROG SET : 1) Press to select TIMER PROGRAMMING. 2) Press to display screen. • If a program is already in memory, press , and to correct time. Your unit is in . The clock is set to select an unused program number. 3 DATE...
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... hours if clock is displayed regardless of signal condition, and may not always be clearly visible. VCR Lock All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Special VCR Features Weak Signal Display ON/OFF When "ON" is selected, the picture is displayed even when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 M A I N MENU 1) Press to select "CH." 2) Press ACTION to T V LOCK LANGUAGE display SET...
... hours if clock is displayed regardless of signal condition, and may not always be clearly visible. VCR Lock All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Special VCR Features Weak Signal Display ON/OFF When "ON" is selected, the picture is displayed even when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 M A I N MENU 1) Press to select "CH." 2) Press ACTION to T V LOCK LANGUAGE display SET...
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.... Or Press ACTION twice to display screen. NUMBER Keys ADD/DLT SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN 3 LOCK ENTER 4-D I G I N MENU 1) Press "LOCK." V-Chip Control Feature Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be accessed unless the secret code is ... Repeat steps 3 and 4 to clear current code. Changing your secret code • You will need your secret code. • Once ratings are not...
.... Or Press ACTION twice to display screen. NUMBER Keys ADD/DLT SELECT/SET :CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN 3 LOCK ENTER 4-D I G I N MENU 1) Press "LOCK." V-Chip Control Feature Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be accessed unless the secret code is ... Repeat steps 3 and 4 to clear current code. Changing your secret code • You will need your secret code. • Once ratings are not...
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... I NS NO RAT I NG SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON display screen. Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 LOCK US MOVIES 1) Press to : OFF select US TV CHANGE SETT I NGS US TV PROGRAMS : OFF PROGRAMS. CHANGE SETT I EW NR PROGRAMS? : YES G UNLOCKED PG 1) Press select to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (this mode. 30 For assistance, please call : 1-800...
... I NS NO RAT I NG SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON display screen. Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 LOCK US MOVIES 1) Press to : OFF select US TV CHANGE SETT I NGS US TV PROGRAMS : OFF PROGRAMS. CHANGE SETT I EW NR PROGRAMS? : YES G UNLOCKED PG 1) Press select to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (this mode. 30 For assistance, please call : 1-800...
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On-Screen Display (OSD) VCR Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com OSD CAUTION Page PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording, or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not set to a missed operation or provide further instructions. VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END: PLAY If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape... 22 - 23 4 VCR LOCK ACTIVATED If you press PLAY, FF...
On-Screen Display (OSD) VCR Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com OSD CAUTION Page PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording, or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not set to a missed operation or provide further instructions. VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END: PLAY If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape... 22 - 23 4 VCR LOCK ACTIVATED If you press PLAY, FF...
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.... (P.3) Timer recording cannot be performed... • 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 set to current time and date. • Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is set . (P.8) • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. • Set POWER button to ON. Poor picture with normal sound... • Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in either direction. (P.4) • Try Head Cleaning. (P.4) VCR...
.... (P.3) Timer recording cannot be performed... • 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 set to current time and date. • Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is set . (P.8) • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. • Set POWER button to ON. Poor picture with normal sound... • Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in either direction. (P.4) • Try Head Cleaning. (P.4) VCR...
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Index A Accessories 3 Audio Mute 14 Auto Operation Functions 25 B Before Requesting Service 33 Blocking Message 31 Blue Screen Display 32 C Caption On Mute Feature 19 Channel & Function Display 32 Channel (SET UP CHANNEL 10 Clock (SET CLOCK 10 Closed Caption Mode Feature 18 Commercial Skip 26 Connections 8 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 13 Customer Services Directory 35 D DST (Daylight Saving Time 4 E Eject Tape 12 Enter Secret Code 29 F Fast Forward 12 Features for a Quality Picture 4 FM Radio 20-21 Forward Search...
Index A Accessories 3 Audio Mute 14 Auto Operation Functions 25 B Before Requesting Service 33 Blocking Message 31 Blue Screen Display 32 C Caption On Mute Feature 19 Channel & Function Display 32 Channel (SET UP CHANNEL 10 Clock (SET CLOCK 10 Closed Caption Mode Feature 18 Commercial Skip 26 Connections 8 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 13 Customer Services Directory 35 D DST (Daylight Saving Time 4 E Eject Tape 12 Enter Secret Code 29 F Fast Forward 12 Features for a Quality Picture 4 FM Radio 20-21 Forward Search...