Panasonic PV-C911, PV-C931W, PV-C921 User Manual

Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

Initial Setup

Models No.

PV-C911 / PV-C921 / PV-C931W

• Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 to 13.

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Timer Operation

Advanced Operation

• SELF-DEMO Procedure is on page 4.

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.)

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [e-mail]

®

For Your Information

LSQT0603A

Important Safeguards and Precautions

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.

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 radiator,
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.

2

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.

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC

- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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 AWAY FROM WATER 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.
Touching 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
gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids,
aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or seep into unit and
cause electrical shock. Any substance, such as wax, adhesive
tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy,
humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts.

SERVICE

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 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 ensure video unit is in safe operating condition.

Safety Precautions /
Mesures de sécurité

Warning:

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

Caution:

To prevent electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Avertissement:

Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou
de chocs électriques, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité
excessive.

Attention:

Pour éviter les chocs électriques,
introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche
dans la borne correspondante de la prise
et pousser jusqu’au fond.

This video recorder, equipped with the HQ
(High Quality) System, is compatible with
existing VHS equipment. Only use those
tapes with the
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 WARNING:

Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment would
void the user’s authority to operate.

mark. It is recommended

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards and

Precautions / Safety Precautions ........ 2,3

Table of Contents .................................. 3

Before Using .......................................... 4

Connections ........................................... 5

Location of Controls ............................. 6

Initial Setup for ANT. / Cable Connection ........

Initial Setup for DSS / Cable box Connection ..

Reset Language, Channels,

Clock, Time Zone Adjust .................... 12

Playback a Tape ................................... 14

Record On a Tape ................................ 14

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............... 15

TV Operation ........................................ 16

Picture Adjustment .............................. 17

TV Timer Features ................................ 18

Closed Caption System ....................... 20

FM Radio ...............................................22

<Model PV-C921/PV-C931W only >

FM Transmitter ..................................... 23

<Model PV-C921/PV-C931W only >

Timer Recording................................... 24

8

10

Initial Setup

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Timer Operation

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 symbol warns the user that
uninsulated voltage within the
unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric
shock. 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.

Tape Operation ..................................... 26

Special VCR Features ......................... 30

V-Chip Control Feature ....................... 34

On-Screen Display (OSD) ................... 38

Warning and Instruction Displays ..... 39

Operation Differences Using AC or DC Power ..

Unit Information ...................................41

Before Requesting Service ................. 42

Service Center List .............................. 43

Limited Warranty ................................. 44

Spanish Quick Use Guide /Guía para rápida consulta . ..

Index ...................................................... 48

40

45

Advanced Operation

For Your Information

3

Before Using

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.

Accessories

Remote Control
LSSQ0281
(PV-C921)
LSSQ0282
(PV-C931W)

Batteries
2 “AA”

Remote Control
LSSQ0280
(PV-C911)

SELF-DEMO Mode

With Power ON, press
PLAY/REPEAT on the
unit for 7 seconds to
deactivate the
SELF-DEMO Mode.

Repeat this to display
demo screen.

Loading the Batteries

1) Open the cover.

2) Insert batteries
as marked.

3) Close the cover.

Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

300 ohm-75 ohm
Transformer
VSQS0974

AC Power Cord

VJAW0044

(PV-C911, PV-C921)

LFX6109A
(PV-C931W)

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

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Indoor Antenna
TSA700009

DC Car Cord (2m)
LFX6301A

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

Break off the tab to protect.

Record Tab

Screw driver

To record again.

Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.

Connections

Indoor Antenna Connections

Insert the Indoor antenna (supplied) into
the receptacle on the back of the unit.
Then, connect the two wires to the 300
ohm-75 ohm transformer (supplied.)
Next, connect the transformer to the
back of the unit as shown.
Now, extend the antenna and adjust its
length, direction and angle for the
clearest picture.

Indoor Antenna (supplied)

300-75 ohm
Transformer
(supplied)

Connecting to a Power Source

Your unit goes where you go with two different ways to supply power. You may connect
the supplied AC (alternate current) cord for use with any AC outlet. Or when travelling,
connect the supplied DC (direct current ) Car Battery cord which can be inserted in your
vehicle’s cigarette lighter. For your safety and to avoid damage to the unit, please follow
instructions and connections carefully.

■ Connecting the (supplied) AC Cord

1. Connect the supplied AC cord to the AC input jack
on the back of the unit as shown.

2. Plug the AC cord into an AC wall outlet.

Initial Setup

■ Connecting the (supplied) DC Cord

1. Connect the DC Car Battery cord to the DC input
on the back of the unit as shown.

2. Start the engine of your vehicle.

• DO NOT insert the cord into the cigarette lighter

until the engine is running.

3. Remove the cigarette lighter from it’s socket and
insert the Car Battery plug in it’s place.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• This cord can only be used in vehicles equipped with DC

12V or 24V (negative ground) batteries. Check your car’s
owner’s manual.

• Use the only the Car Battery cord packed with your unit.

• To avoid a loss voltage, do not attach an extension to

the Car Battery cord.

• When unit is not in use, disconnect the Car Battery cord

from the cigarette lighter socket to save car battery.

■ Replacing the DC Car Cord Fuse

If the safety fuse in the car cord plug blows out,
replace it as follows.

1. Unscrew the cap (counterclockwise.)

2. Replace using a 125V 10A fuse.

• Only use fuses with the exact voltage and amps specified.

3. Replace the cap (clockwise.)

Fuse

Cap

5

Location of Controls

Remote Control Buttons

EJECT button:

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.

<Model PV-C921/PV-C931W remote shown>

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Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

POWER

VOL

STOP/
EJECT

REW/

PLAY/

REPEAT

REC

TIMER/

ACTION

RECREC

PROG TIMERPROG TIMER

POWERPOWER

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

POWER

<Model PV-C921/PV-C931W unit shown>

Initial Setup

REWIND/SEARCH Page 14.

ACTION Page 13.

STOP/EJECT
ACTION

CHANNEL UP/DOWN
TRACKING UP/DOWN
SELECT UP/DOWN Page 13.

VOLUME UP/DOWN Page 16.
SET/BACK SPACE

POWER

Page 8.

Audio/Video In Jack

Page 15.

Page 14.
Page 13.

Page 16.

Page 41.

Page 13.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

POWER Indicator

Light when the unit is turned on.
Remote Control is functional
only when this indicator is lit.

Remote Sensor

REC Indicator

Lights during recording.
In Rec Pause or OTR Pause
mode, the indicator flashes.
Page 14.

Rear View of the unit

Cassette Compartment

FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

PLAY/

FF/

REW/

STOP/

VOL

POWER

CH

EJECT

TIMER/

REC

REPEAT

FM

POWER

PROG TIMER

REC

ACTION

ON TIMER

Page 14.

PLAY/REPEAT

Page 14.

Page 14.

Built-In Front

Side Speaker

REC

Page 14.

TIMER Page 19.

FM Page 22.

Phones Jack

Page 16.

PROG TIMER Indicator

Lights when the unit is set
for Timer Recording.
It flashes when a Timer

ON TIMER

Recording has been set
with no tape inserted,
the clock is not set, or the
tape is in motion.
Page 24.

ON TIMER Indicator

Lights when the On Timer is set.
Page 18.

Easy-Grip-Handle

Use when
transporting the unit.

DC Input jack

For connection to the
DC Car Battery Cord.

AC Input jack

For connection to the
AC Power Cord.

VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal

In from your Antenna
or Cable.
Pages 5, 8, 10.

7

Initial Setup for ANT. / Cable Connection

How to Connect

■ Connect the Cable from Antenna / Cable to the VHF / UHF
terminal on unit.

WARNING:

When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with

UNIT

How to do Initial Setup

fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals.

IN from

VHF/UHF

CABLE

VHF/UHF

Press POWER on the unit.

1

When the unit is turns on the
first time, SELECT

2

LANGUAGE screen appears.

• If wrong language is set, complete “Reset
all unit Memory Functions” steps page 9.

8

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3

Press CH to select English.

OR

Press CH to select Spanish
(Español).

OR

Press VOL + to select French
(Français).

CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET
screen appears.

CHANNEL / CLOCK

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
AND

I F YOU

B

OX,

TUNE I T

LOCA

L PBS CH

PLE ASE P

AUTO SET

USE A

CABLE

TO YOUR

THEN. . .

RESS CH UP KEY

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

POWER

VOL

STOP/
EJECT

REW/

PLAY/

REPEAT

FF/

REC

TIMER/
FM

ACTION

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

POWER

4

COMPLETED

Press CH to start
CHANNEL / CLOCK AUTO SET
operation. Settings are performed
automatically. If the setup is
completed, the following screen is
displayed.

2 / 7 /

2001

WED 12 : 00PM

DST : O

SETT I NG : CH 1

UTO CLOCK SET

A

MPL

ETED

CO

: PRESS CH UP KEY

END

N

0

If AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INCOMPLETE screen appears, set
the clock using MANUAL CLOCK
SET procedures as below.

UTO CLOCK SET

A

MPL

I S I NCO

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY

R

ESS I NG ACT I ON KEY

P

ETE

Initial Setup

Manual Clock Set

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

Press ACTION on the Remote to

1

2

3

display SET CLOCK Menu screen.

CLOC

ACT I ON

K

DST

:

: ON

SET

1 / /

SELE CT MONTH

SELECT :
SET :
END

:

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

2 / 7/

SET

COMPLETED

SET :
END

:

SET

2001

WED

ACT I ON

K

12

DST

:

00

: ON

PM

Press ACTION twice to start CLOCK
and exit.

Model PV-C921/PV-C931W
remote is shown here.

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.

PLAY/

FF/

REW/

STOP/

POWER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Turn the unit

1

VOL

CH

TIMER/

REC

REPEAT

EJECT

FM

POWER

PROG TIMER

REC

ACTION

ON TIMER

Power on.

Press and hold both PLAY and

2

FF on the unit for more than 5

seconds.

• The power will shut off.

3

Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.

9

Initial Setup for DSS / Cable box Connection

How to Connect

■

Connect the OUT Jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF
terminal on unit with an RF cable.

UNIT

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF

How to do Initial Setup

Press POWER on the unit.

1

When the unit is turns on the

2

first time, SELECT
LANGUAGE screen appears.

WARNING:

When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with
fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals.

Cable TV
Converter Box

IN from
CABLE

Press CH to select English.

3

Press CH to select Spanish
(Español).

Press VOL + to select French
(Français).

CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET
screen appears.

OR

OR

• Turn on your cable box and set it to
PBS(Public Broadcast Station) channel
in your time zone. If you use DSS
receiver, it must be turned off.

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CHANNEL / CLOCK

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE

AND

I F YOU

BOX, TUNE I T

LOCA

L PBS CH

PLE ASE P

• If wrong language is set,
complete “Reset all unit Memory
Functions” steps page 9.

AUTO SET

USE A

CABLE

TO YOUR

THEN. . .

RESS CH UP KEY

4

Press CH to start
CHANNEL / CLOCK AUTO SET
operation. Settings are performed
automatically. If the setup is
completed, the following screen is
displayed.

2 / 7 /

2001

WED 12 : 00PM

DST : O

SETT I NG : CH 1

UTO CLOCK SET

A

MPL

ETED

CO

END

: PRESS CH UP KEY

N

0

If AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INCOMPLETE screen appears, set
the clock using MANUAL CLOCK
SET procedures shown page 9.

UTO CLOCK SET

A

MPL

I S I NCO

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY

R

ESS I NG ACT I ON KEY

P

ETE

Initial Setup

Model PV-C921/PV-C931W
remote is shown here.

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.

11

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time

ENN

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

K

C H

SET : ACT I ON

SELECT :

T V

EX I T

C H

LANGUAGE

HOUR

M A I N MENU

1

T V

CLOC

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

Language

1) Press to

2

select language
icon.

M A I N MENU

T V

T V

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION

repeatedly.

MENU

T V

T V

CANAL

ELEG I R :
F I JAR :

ACT I O

For Spanish

MEN

T

ELE

MAGNET .

HORLOGECANAL

SEL. :
REGLER : ACT I O

For French

M A I N MENU

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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LANGUAGE

VCR

EX I T

K

LANGUAGE

VCR

EX I T

CLOC

K

PR I NC I PAL

O L A

H

IDIOMA

VCR

REL OJ SAL I R

N

U

BONJOUR

LAN

SORT I E

N

H

ELL

LANGUAGE

VCR

EX I T

CLOC

K

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

Channels

1) Press to

select “CH.”

T V

C H

SELECT :
SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

SET UP CHA

ANT

ENN

A : CABLE

UTO SE

T

A
CHA

NNEL

W

GU

E

O

EAK S I GNAL D I

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 be performed.

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

K

CAPT I

ON

SPLAY : OFF

LANGUAGE

EX I T

NNE

L

Clock

1) Press to

select “CLOCK.”

2) Press ACTION.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUNUAL

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 CH

SET

2 / 7/

2001

SESELE CT HOUR

SELECT :
SET :
END

:

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.

CLOC

ACT I ON

JUS

K

WED

12

DST

T :

:

: ON

00

0

PM

.

Time Zone Adjust

VOL

CH

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

1) Press to

select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

LANGUAGE

K

JUS

JUS

EX I T

T :

T :

0

+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 ZONE AD

SELECT :
SET

:

END

: ACT I ON

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 ZONE AD

SELECT :
SET

:

END

: ACT I ON

4)Press ACTION

twice to exit.

• TIME ZONE
ADJUST returns to
“0” if clock is set
manually.

Model PV-C921/PV-C931W
remote is shown here.

ACTION key on

the unit

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 exit the menu,
repeat above with or
without tape inserted
until normal screen
appears.

On Remote

: CH UP

: CH DOWN
: VOLUME UP
: VOLUME DOWN

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

only.

Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel:

Select channel with
number keys and
press ADD/DLT.

C

HANNEL

08 ADDED

Using keys

VOL

On Unit

To delete channel:

Select channel with CH

or number keys and

press ADD/DLT.

C

HANNEL

08 DELE T

ED

Basic Operation

CH

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VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

POWER

VOL

CH

STOP/
EJECT

REW/

PLAY/

REPEAT

FF/

REC

TIMER/
FM

ACTION

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

Playback a Tape

Record On a Tape

Ready Check List

All connections are made.
Your unit is plugged in.

Insert a cassette.

1

Record
tab

To prevent tape jam,

remove loose or peeling labels
from tapes.

• The unit power comes
on automatically.

Press PLAY.

• Playback begins if cassette has no
record tab.

2

■ Forward/Reverse scene search
➔ Press FF or REW
➔ Press again or PLAY to release.

■ Still (Freeze) picture
➔ Press PAUSE/SLOW
➔ Press PLAY to release.

■ Slow Motion picture

➔ Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in

Still mode

➔ Press PLAY to release.

■ Frame by Frame picture

➔ Press PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode
➔ Press PLAY to release.

Notes

• These features work best in SLP mode.

• After the unit is in Still or Slow mode for 3

minutes, it will switch to Stop mode automatically
to protect the tape and the video head.

■ Stop ➔ Press STOP

■ Rewind tape ➔ Press REW in Stop mode

■ Fast forward tape ➔

Press FF in Stop mode

■ Eject tape ➔ Press EJECT on the remote

or STOP/EJECT on the unit

You can operate on the unit

CH

Insert a cassette.

PLAY

REC

Insert a cassette with record tab.

• The unit power comes on automatically.

1

Press CH or number keys to
Select Channel.

2

• For “LINE” input, see bottom of next page.

Press SPEED to select recording
speed (see page 41).

3

SP = Standard Play
LP = Long Play
SLP = Super Long Play

• Selected speed is displayed.

Start Recording.

Press REC.

4

• To edit out unwanted portions, press
PAUSE/SLOW to pause and resume

recording.

• You cannot view another channel during
recording.

■ Stop ➔ Press STOP

• When using DC Power supply, pressing
POWER on the remote will cancel
Recording in progress.

■ One Touch Recording (OTR)
Press REC repeatedly

to set the recording
length (30 min - 4 hours.)

Normal Rec

4:00

• The unit stops recording at a preset time.

• PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit.

Notes

• After the unit has been in Rec Pause mode for 5
minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the
tape and the video head.

• The remaining recording time of an OTR can be
displayed by pressing DISPLAY.

• When using DC Power supply, pressing POWER
on the unit will cancel an OTR in progress.

3:00

2:00

0:30

1:00

1:30

PLAY/

FF/

REW/

STOP/

VOL

POWER

CH

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

EJECT

■ Press to stop and/or
eject tape.

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REC

REPEAT

ACTION

TIMER/
FM

POWER

PROG TIMER

REC ON TIMER

REC Indicator

Model PV-C921/
PV-C931W remote is
shown here.

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

1

2

3

125LINE

(CABLE)

69

(TV)

or

Connections you’ll need to make.

Playing (Source) VCR

AUDIO

OUT

IN

Playback (Source)

1

Our Vacation

2
3

(Perform operation of steps 4 and 5 on both units at same time.)

VIDEO

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

Recording (Editing) unit

Insert pre­recorded tape.

Select “LINE” mode.

See “Selecting Input Mode” below.

Press PLAY then
PAUSE at starting

point to put in

Standby mode.

Recording (Editing) unit

VIDEO IN

Insert blank tape
with record tab.

• Dubbing tapes protected
with Copy Guard will have
poor quality results.

Press REC, then
PAUSE/SLOW

immediately to put in

Standby mode.

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

Basic Operation

Press PLAY

4
5

Caution

• Unauthorized exchanging

and/or copying of copyrighted
recordings may be copyright
infringement.

STOP

to start dubbing.

Press STOP

to stop dubbing.

Press PAUSE/SLOW

to start dubbing.

Press STOP

to stop dubbing.

Selecting Input Mode

Method 1:
Press CH . The display will change as follows.

Method 2:
a Press ACTION for MAIN MENU.
b Press to select “TV”, then press ACTION

for SET UP TV screen.

c Press to select “INPUT SELECT,” and

then press to select “TUNER” or “LINE.”

d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

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