Panasonic PV-C2023A, PV-C2033WA User Manual

Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

Initial Setup

Model No.

PV-C2023A/PV-C2033WA

• Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 and 9.

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Timer Operation

Advanced Operation

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,
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.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
(Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.)

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For Your Information

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Important Safeguards and Precautions

READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND
OPERA TING 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.

2 POWER CORD PLUG

For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug
(one wide blade), or a three-wire grounding type
plug. Always hold the plug firmly and make sure
your hands are dry when plugging in or
unplugging the AC power cord. Regularly remove
dust, dirt, etc. on the plug.

POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:

The plug fits into outlet one way. If it cannot be fully
inserted, try reversing it. If it still will not fit, have an
electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not
tamper with the plug.

GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:

The plug requires a three-hole grounding outlet.
If necessary, have an electrician install the proper
outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.

3 POWER CORD

To avoid unit malfunction, and to protect against
electrical shock, fire or personal injury:

-Keep power cord away from heating appliances
and walking traffic. Do not rest heavy objects on,
or roll such objects over the power cord.

-Do not tamper with the cord in any way.

-An extension cord should have the same type
plug (polarized or grounding) and must be
securely connected.

-Overloaded wall outlets or extension cords is a
fire hazard.

-Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or
cracked wire insulation are hazardous and
should be replaced by a qualified electrician.

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat
generated during operation. If blocked, heat
build-up may result in a fire hazard or heat
damage to cassettes.
For your protection:
a.Never cover ventilation slots while unit is ON,

or operate unit while placed on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other soft surface.

b.Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case

or rack, unless properly ventilated.

5

AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR
SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Do not place unit over or near a heater or
regulator, in direct sunlight, etc. If unit is
suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm
place, moisture may condense in unit and on the
tape causing damage.

6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

• Never place unit on support or

stand that is not firm, level,
and adequately strong.
The unit could fall causing
serious injury to a child or
adult and damage to the unit.

• Move any appliance and cart

combination with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause objects to overturn.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions.

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OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

An outside antenna or cable system must be properly
grounded to provide some protection
against built up static charges
and voltage. Section 810 of
the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada,
part 1 of the Canadian
Electrical Code) provides
information regarding proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.

2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE

POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS

Locate an outside antenna system well away from power
lines and electric light or power circuits so it will never
touch these power sources should it ever fall. When
installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines,
circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal.

NEC - NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

USING THE UNIT

Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new
location, refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these
safeguards.

1 KEEP UNIT WELL AW AY FROM W ATER OR

MOISTURE, such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.

2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG

IMPACT , unplug unit and have it inspected by a qualified

service technician before use.

3 ELECTRICAL STORMS

During a lightning storm, or before leaving unit unused for
extended periods of time, disconnect all equipment from
the power source as well as the antenna and cable system.

4 WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

• DO NOT OPERATE IF:

- liquid has spilled into unit.

- unit was dropped or otherwise damaged.

- unit emits smoke, malodors, or noises.
Immediately unplug unit, and have it inspected by a service
technician to avoid potential fire and shock hazards.

• Never drop or push any object through openings in unit.
T ouching internal parts may cause electric shock or fire hazard.

• Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, away from
unit to avoid electrical interference.

5 USING ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer
to avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.

6 CLEANING UNIT

Unplug unit. Use a clean, dry , chemically untreated cloth to ge ntly
remove dust or debris. DO NO T USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or
forced air that could over-spra y, or seep into unit and cause
electrical shock. Any substance , such as w ax, adhesiv e tape, etc.
may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or
dusty areas may adversely affect internal 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 cov ers, or mak e any adjustments not described in the
manual. Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician.

2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified
by the manufacturer, or have equal safety characteristics as
original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING

After unit is serviced or repaired, request that a through safety
check be done as described in the manufacturer’ s service
literature to insure video unit is in safe operating condition.

SERVICE

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité

Warning : To prevent fire or shock hazar d, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

Caution : To prevent electric shoc k, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Avertissement : Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne

Attention :Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus lar ge de la fiche

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 W ARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.

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

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.>

pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive.

dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may
have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shoc k. Therefore, it is
dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part 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.

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.

Loading the Batteries

Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Accessories

Remote Control
LSSQ0278
(PV-C2023A)

LSSQ0279
(PV-C2033WA)

Batteries
2 “AA”

To order accessories,
call toll free 1-800-332-5368.

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

Break off the tab to
prevent recording.

Record
Tab

Screwdriver

To record again.

Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.

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Unit Information

Head Cleaning

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

c

leaning cassette only.

(

Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.)

•

Follow cleaning tape directions carefully.

Excessive use of head

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HEADS MAY
LEAN I NG
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NEED C
PL

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C

LEAN I NG CASSETTE

REFER TO MANUAL

OR

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cleaning tape can

shorten the video head life.

Features for a Quality Picture

Digital Auto Tracking

Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for
optimum picture quality.

Manual Tracking 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 on the unit until the
picture clears up. To return to Auto Tracking, press
POWER off, then on again a few seconds later.

Specifications

Display

Picture Tube: 20 inch measured diagonal 90°

VCR

Video Recording 2 rotary heads helical
System: scanning system
Audio Track: 1 track

Tuner

Broadcast Channels: VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69
CABLE Channels: Midband A through I (14 ~ 22)

FM Radio

Band Range: 87.5 ~ 108.1 MHz

General

Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: Power On

Television System: EIA Standard NTSC color
Speaker: 1 piece
Operating Temperature: 5 °C ~ 40 °C (41 °F ~ 104 °F)
Operating Humidity:10 % ~ 75 %
Weight: 23 Kg (50.6 lbs.)
Dimensions: 515 (W) X 505 (H) X 474 (D) mm

Note: Designs and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

deflection Picture Tube

Superband J through W (23 ~ 36)
Hyperband AA ~ EEE (37 ~ 64)
Lowband A-5 ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99)
Special CABLE channel 5A(01)
Ultraband 65 ~ 94, 100 ~ 125

Approx. 110 watts

Power Off

Approx. 2.5 watts

20-5/16” (W) X 19-7/8” (H) X
18-11/16” (D)

Record/Playback Time

Only use tapes with the mark in this unit.

Tape Speed

Setting

SP (Standard Play)
LP (Long Play)
SLP (Super Long Play)

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Type of Video Cassette

T60

1 Hour
2 Hours
3 Hours 8 Hours

T120

2 Hour
4 Hours
6 Hours

T160

2 Hours

40 Minutes

5 Hours

20 Minutes

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

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:OFF.

• Keep these time changes in mind when
programming the unit for timer recordings.

Table of Contents

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

Initial Setup

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Operation

Timer

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

Customer Services Directory ...........................................................35

Spanish Quick Use Guide / Guía para rápida consulta ........... 36,37

Index .................................................................................................. BC

.........................................................................34, 35

Advanced Operation

For Your Information

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Location of Controls

Remote Control Buttons

EJECT

Ejects tape.

POWER

Turns on or off the unit.

FM/TV

Receives FM radio signal.

MUTE

Mutes the sound instantly.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects a channel.

SELECT UP/DOWN

Controls navigation around
on-screen menu.

ACTION

Displays Main Menu.

NUMBER Keys

Selects a channel directly.

REWIND/SEARCH

Rewinds tape, and searches
reverse scene.

PLAY

Begins playback.

PAUSE/SLOW

Pauses and slow motion
and frame advance picture.

CM SKIP /ZERO SEARCH

In Stop mode, goes to the
counter “0:00:00.“ In Play mode,
skips over 1 to 3 minutes of tape.

TAPE POSITION

Finds out present tape position
and amount of tape remaining.

SPEED

Selects recording speed.

COUNTER RESET

Resets to “0:00:00” at
the desired position.

SLEEP

Turns off the unit automatically.

NITE

Color and picture intensity lev el
are adjusted during night time use.

DISPLAY

Displays the VCR status and
clock.

RAPID TUNE

Displays the last channel
you were watching.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Adjusts volume.

SET/BACK SPACE

Sets a selected menu, or goes
back to correct.

PROGRAM

Displays SET PROGRAM screen.
You can set Timer Program and
On-Timer.

TRACKING UP/DOWN

Reduces picture noise during
Playback and Slow Motion.

ADD/DELETE

Adds or deletes a channel.

F AST FORWARD/SEARCH

Fast f orwards tape, and searches
forward scene.

SEARCH

Goes directly to the desired
recording. Locates end point of
recording.

REC

Records the program.

STOP

Stops recording or playback.

Note

• 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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Initial Setup

VHF/UHF

7

Connections/ Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on.

How to Connect

For ANT./Cable
Connect the cable from Antenn
Cable to the VHF/UHF terminal
on the unit.

VHF/UHF

IN from
ANT./CABLE

VHF/UHF

For DSS/Cable Box
Connect the OUT jack on your
cable box to the VHF/UHF
terminal on the unit with a RF
cable.

WARNING:

Overtightening "Nut type" RF coaxial cables
may damage jacks. Finger tighten only.

Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

Plug the unit power cord into an

1

AC wall outlet.

Press POWER on the remote or
unit. The unit comes on and auto
channel and clock set starts.

• If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel in
your time zone. If you use a DSS reciever, it
must be turned off.

UNIT

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF

Settings are made
automatically. When setup is
done, this screen appears.

2 / 6 / 2002

WED 12 : 00PM

SETT I NG : CH 1
A

UTO CLOCK SET

COMPLETED

If AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INCOMPLETE screen
appears, set the clock using
MANUAL CLOCK SET
procedure on next page.

DST : O

N

0

8

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

POWER VOL CH

STOP/EJECT REW/

PLAY/REPEAT

FF/ REC TIMER/FM

ACTION

REC ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

Manual Clock Set

COMPLETED

2 / 6 /

2002

WED

12

PM

If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually
set the clock as follows.

Press ACTION on the remote to
display SET CLOCK Menu screen.

1

CLOC

K

SET

1 / /

SESELE CT MONTHTH

SELECT :
SET :
END

:

ACT I ON

DST

:

: ON

Reset all unit Memory Functions

When moving unit to a new location, or if a
mistake was made in the Initial Setup section.

• Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit.

POWER VOL CH

STOP/EJECT REW/

FF/ REC TIMER/FM

PLAY/REPEAT

PROG TIMER

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

REC ON TIMER

ACTION

Initial Setup

2

3

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)

CLOC

K

SET

2 / 6 /

2002

SESET COMPLETED

SET :

START :

WED

ACT I ON

:

12

DST : O

0000PM

Press ACTION twice to start
CLOCK and exit.

POWER

ACTION

N

SELECT/SET

:CH UP
:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
:VOL DOWN

Turn the unit

1

Power on.

Press and hold both PLAY and

2

FF on the unit for more than 5

seconds.

• The power will shut off.

• Please ignore “NO CASSETTE”
warning.

Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.

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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.

9

Reset Language, Channels, Clock,

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

K

C H

SET : ACT I ON

SELECT :

T V

EX I T

C H

LANGUAGE

2 / 6/

:

2002

WED

12

PM

HOUR

1

T V

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

Language

2

1) Press to
select language
icon.

T V

T V

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION
repeatedly.

T V

T V

CANAL

ELEG I R :
F I JAR :

For Spanish

T

ELE

SEL. :

REGLER : ACT I O

For French

T V

T V

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

For English

3) Press to
select “EXIT.”
Press ACTION to
exit.

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M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

MENU

PR I NC I PAL

VCR

REL OJ SAL I R

ACT I O

MEN

MAGNET .

HORLOGECANAL

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

LANGUAGE

K

K

N

U

N

K

EX I T

LANGUAGE

EX I T

H

O L A

IDIOMA

BONJOUR

GU

LAN

SORT I E

H

ELL

O

LANGUAGE

EX I T

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

Channels

1) Press to
select “CH.”

M A I N MENU

VCR

T V

CLOC

: CABLE

T

D I

K

SPLAY : OFF

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

SET UP CHA

ANT

ENNA

A

UTO SE
CHANNEL CAPT I ON
W

EAK S I GNAL

SELECT :
SET

: SET

END

: ACT I ON

3) Press to select
“ANTENNA,” then
press to set your
antenna system
(“TV” or “CABLE”).

E

4) Press to select
“AUTO SET,” then
press .

• After Channel Auto Set is

finished, Clock Auto Set
will be performed. (If clock
is set manually, Clock Auto
Set will not be performed.)

LANGUAGE

EX I T

NNE

L

Clock

1) Press to
select “CLOCK.”

2) Press ACTION.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANU

AL

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT :
SET

:
: ACT I ON

END

(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”

appears only when auto
clock is set.)

3)Press to select

“MANUAL” or
“AUTO CLOCK

SET” and press

• For Auto Clock Set,
select “AUTO CLOCK
SET,” then press

SET

2 / 6/

2002

SESELE CT

HOUR

SELECT

:

SET :
START

:

4)Press 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.

ACT I ON

CLOC

WED

JUS

K

DST : O

T :

12

0

.

:

0000PM

N

.

Time Zone Adjust

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

1) Press to
select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

ZOZONE

ZOZONE

AD

AD

LANGUAGE

K

JUSJUS

JUSJUS

EX I T

T T :

T T :

0

+1+1

T V

C H

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET
MANU

AL

T I M

E E

SELECT :
SET

:
: ACT I ON

END

3) Press to
select TIME ZONE
ADJUST and
press or to
subtract or add
hour(s) as
necessary.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET
MANU

AL

T I M

E E

SELECT :
SET

:

END

: ACT I ON

POWER

ACTION

ACTION key on

the unit

STOP/EJECTSTOP/EJECT REW/REW/

ACTIONACTION

On Unit

You can operate the
menu screen using
unit buttons. To display
the menu, press STOP/
EJECT and REW
together with no tape
inserted. To e xit the
menu, repeat abov e
with or without tape
inserted until normal
screen appears.

SELECT/SET

:CH UP
:CH DOWN
:VOL UP
:VOL DOWN

NUMBER Keys

ADD/DLT

Using keys

VOLVOL CHCH

On Remote

On Unit

: CH UP

: CH DOWN
: VOLUME UP
: VOLUME DO WN

Whenever the menu or
program screen is displayed,
CHANNEL UP/DOWN function
as

and VOLUME UP/

DOWN function as

only.

Basic Operation

4)Press ACTION
twice to exit.

Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel:

Select channel with
number keys and
press ADD/DLT.

C

HANNEL

08 ADDED

To delete channel:

Select channel with
CH
and press ADD/DLT.

or number keys

C

HANNEL

08 DELE T

ED

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