Panasonic Combination Vcr Pv C2063 Operating Instructions

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Basic Operation
     Time Zone Adjust
3)Press   
 to 
select TIME ZONE 
ADJUST and 
press 
   repeatedly 
to select mode.
    (See below.)
4)Press ACTION 
twice to exit.
(Only when Auto Clock is set.)
Add or Delete a Channel
  Time Zone Adjust
1)Press    
  
 to 
select “CLOCK”.
M A I N  MENU
CLOCK
SET          : ACT I ON   SELECT  :                               
T V
EX I T
C H
LANGUAGELOCK
2)Press ACTION.
AUTO  CLOCK  SETMANUALT I ME  ZONE  ADJUST   : 0
             SET  CLOCK  
SELECT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
AUTO  CLOCK  SETMANUALT I ME  ZONE  ADJUST   : +1
             SET  CLOCK  
SELECT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
CHANNEL  08  ADDED
To add channel:Select channel with 
number keys and 
press ADD/DLT.
CHANNEL  08  DELE TED
To delete channel:Select channel with 
CH     or number keys 
and press ADD/DLT.
ACTION key on 
the unitUsing       
 keys
  
 : 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.
On RemoteOn 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.
POWER
ACTION
ADD/DLT NUMBER Keys SELECT/SET
   :CH UP 
 :CH DOWN 
 :VOL UP 
 :VOL DOWN
STOP/EJECTREW/
ACTION
VOLCH
*Important: 
If a remote control button does 
not work when pressed, press the 
COMBO button on the remote and 
try the button again.
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VIDEO INPOWER VOL CHSTOP/EJECT REW/
PLAY/REPEATFF/ REC TIMER/FMACTIONR E C ON TIMERPROG TIMERAUDIO IN
  Record On a Tape   Playback a Tape
1
Insert a cassette.  The unit power comes 
on automatically.
Press PLAY*.  Playback begins if cassette has no record 
tab.2
To prevent tape jam,
Record tab
■  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 
Ready Check List
     All connections are made.
     Your unit is plugged in. 
Press CH     or number keys to select a 
channel.
  For “LINE” input, see bottom of next page.2
3
4
  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.
■Stop 
➞ Press STOP
■  One Touch Recording (OTR)
    Press REC repeatedly 
to set the recording 
length (30 min. - 4 hours).
         The unit stops recording at a preset time.
         PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit.
1
Insert a cassette with record tab  The unit power comes on automatically.
remove loose or peeling 
labels from tapes.
■  Forward/ Reverse scene search
  
➞Press FF or REW 
  
➞Press 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.
Press SPEED to select 
recording speed (see page 4).
SP   = Standard Play
LP  = Long Play
SLP  = Super Long Play
  Selected speed is displayed.
Press REC to start recording.  To edit out unwanted portions, press 
PAUSE/SLOW to pause and resume recording.
  You cannot view another channel during 
recording.
You can operate on the unit
REC Indicator Insert a cassette.
CH   
■Press to stop and/or 
eject tape.PLAY
  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.
REC
Normal Rec0:301:00
1:302:003:004:00
DISPLAY ACTION
ADD/DLT NUMBER 
Keys EJECT
PLAY
STOP
REC REW
PAUSE/
SLOWTRACKING
FF
SPEEDSELECT/SET
   :CH UP 
 :CH DOWN 
 :VOL UP 
 :VOL DOWN
Notes
Notes 
						

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Basic Operation
e
Unauthorized exchanging  
and/or copying of copyrighted 
recordings may be copyright 
infringement.
Connections you’ll need to make. 
Playback (Source) 
1
Recording (Editing) unit
Insert 
pre-recorded 
tape.Insert blank tape 
with record tab. 
  Dubbing tapes protected with 
Copy Guard will have poor 
quality results.
2
3
4
5
Press PLAY then 
PAUSE at starting 
point to put in 
Standby mode.
Press PLAY
to start dubbing.
Press STOP
to stop dubbing.Select “LINE”  mode.
See “Selecting Input Mode” below.
Press REC, then 
PAUSE/SLOW 
immediately to put in 
Standby mode.
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.
Caution
(Perform operation of steps 4 and 5 on both units at same time.)
STOP
1
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125 LINE(CABLE)
69 (TV)
or
*Important:  If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on 
the remote and try the button again.
Recording (Editing) unit
OUT
INAUDIO
AUDIO INVIDEO IN
IN FROM ANT. 
OUT TO TV 
VID EO
Playing (Source) VCR
 
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) 
						

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VIDEO INPOWER VOL CHSTOP/EJECT REW/
PLAY/REPEATFF/ REC TIMER/FMACTIONR E C ON TIMERPROG TIMERAUDIO IN
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Press POWER* on the remote or unit.
■  Using the 100 key
  When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the number keys,  rst press the 100 
key, and then enter the remaining two digits.
■  Rapid Tune
  Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching.
■  Audio Mute
  Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound. Press again to restore the previous sound level.
■  Phones
 Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones (not supplied) to the Phones Jack.
 
NIGHT Mode
Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so 
the screen is easier on your eyes during night time 
use.
Press NIGHT to 
set NIGHT mode.
  NIGHT mode may be 
selected when watching 
TV or playing a tape.
Press NIGHT to 
cancel. 
  Previous settings are 
restored.
  NIGHT mode is canceled 
when power is turned 
off or power failure 
occurs. 
NIGHT
Ready Check List
  All connections are made. 
  Your unit is plugged in. 
 Use CH    or 
number keys 
to select a 
channel.
2CH  08
3
  Press VOL + or 
VOL - to adjust 
volume. 
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PHONES 
Jack
POWER VOL + / VOL
-
CH    *Important:  If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on the 
remote and try the button again.
  TV Operation 
						

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TV Operation
  Receivable Broadcast Types
The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen 
displays. The signal being received is indicated with an “    ” 
mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. 
To change the audio mode for these broadcasts, see the “Select 
Audio Mode for TV Viewing” section (below.)
Press DISPLAY to display the broadcast signal 
being received.
MTS Stereo and SAP broadcastMulti-channel Television Sound Stereo 
(main language) and Secondary Audio 
Program (sub language) broadcasts are 
being received simultaneously. Select the 
STEREO or SAP audio mode.
MTS Stereo broadcastMulti-channel Television Sound Stereo 
broadcast. Select STEREO audio mode.
 If stereo broadcast is weak and the display 
 ickers, select MONO audio mode for possibly 
better results.
SAP broadcastSecondary Audio 
Program (sub language).
Select SAP audio mode for the sub 
language.
  Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing
Press AUDIO to select the desired audio mode as described above.(Arrow shows selection.)  Each press of AUDIO will change the audio mode as shown below.
  “SAP” is selected with  rst press of AUDIO.
MONO broadcastNormal monaural sound broadcast.
1 2 : 0 0AMCH 08STEREOSAPMONOSP
STEREOSAPMONO
1 2 : 0 0AMCH 08SP
STEREOSAPMONO
1 2 : 0 0AMCH 08SP
STEREOSAPMONO
1 2 : 0 0AMCH 08SP
< Example >
Press AUDIO
Press AUDIO Press AUDIO
Equipped with    -TV 
Noise Reduction for true MTS 
reproduction. 
   -TV Noise 
Reduction is required for good 
stereo separation and audio 
 delity. 
 
 is a registered 
trademark, and is licensed by    
Technology Licensing. 
IMPORTANT NOTE:  This stereo system is designed for TV viewing only. Recording and playback will always be in 
monaural.DISPLAY
AUDIO
POWER
MUTE
CH 
   VOL 
UP/DOWN
100 KeyRAPID 
TUNE
NUMBER 
Keys
STEREOSAPMONO
STEREOSAPMONO
STEREOSAPMONO
NIGHT
  MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System 
						

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VIDEO INPOWER VOL CHSTOP/EJECT REW/
PLAY/REPEATFF/ REC TIMER/FMACTIONR E C ON TIMERPROG TIMERAUDIO IN
1
  ON-TIMER with AlarmReady Check List
  The clock is set to the correct time.This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 3 
modes (TV, Playback, or FM radio). 
You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute 
alarm that gradually increases in volume.
  If no button on the remote or unit 
(including a button used to turn 
off the alarm) is pressed within 60 
minutes after unit turns itself on, 
it will turn itself back off.
Press PROG* to display SET PROGRAM screen.
2
3
1) Press     to select 
desired settings.
2) Press 
   to set the 
ON-TIMER TIME or 
ON-TIMER mode.
  Make sure a tape is inserted if Playback mode  is selected.
  See “FM Radio” on page 20 for instructions on how to preset 
FM stations.
 ON-TIMER mode 
selection order
4
Press     to select 
ALARM “ON” or “OFF”.
When “ON” is selected, an alarm will gradually increase 
in volume for one minute or until canceled by pressing any 
button (including VOL + -).
To Make Corrections, use 
  
 and  
  
 to move back 
and correct.
5
Press PROG to set ON TIMER.  “ON TIMER SET” is displayed. 
  ON TIMER Indicator lights on the unit.
To Cancel ON-TIMER,
Repeat steps 1 and 2. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear the 
time in step 3. Now, press PROG to end.
“ON TIMER END”  brie y appears on-screen.
ON TIMER 
indicatorCH    TIMER/FM 
1) Press  to select “ON 
TIMER”.
2) Press 
   to display ON 
TIMER screen.ON TIMER
SET   PROGRAMT I MER   PROGRAMMING
SELECT :                  SET : END       : PROG
ON  T I MER6:--AM    CH --ALARM : ON
SELECT :                  SET : END       : PROG
CH01PLAY
CH125CH02CH03
FM1FM9FM8
ON  T I MER6:00AM    CH08ALARM : ON
CANCEL  : ADD / DLT         
SELECT :                  SET : END       : PROG
  TV Timer Features
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TV Operation
Press CH     on the unit with CANCEL/SET 
screen displayed to set 
alarm. 
(Time changes 
in the order shown 
left.)  
Press SLEEP repeatedly 
to set SLEEP TIMER. 
 Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer 
set displays remaining time.
Press SLEEP repeatedly until 
“SLEEP TIMER 00” appears to 
cancel. 
 
Sleep Timer
This unit can be set for auto power off.
SLEEP TIMER 30
SLEEP TIMER 60
SLEEP TIMER 90
SLEEP TIMER 00
  Instant Alarm
You can set a timer alarm up to 60 min. Useful when you 
are cooking, etc.
1
2
3
To cancel, press TIMER/FM then press ADD/DLT on 
the remote while CANCEL/SET screen is displayed.
To increase timer in progress, repeat step 2. Time 
will be rounded up to next 1, 5, or 10 minute interval. 
(See chart left.)
   
  If current time remaining is 12:15, countdown will restart 
from 15:00.
  If current time remaining is 9:15, countdown will restart 
from 10:00.
Alarm will sound at 0:00.
Press any button to stop.   
  The volume of the alarm gradually increases for one 
minute and then continues to beep until  any button is 
pressed.
  Pressing TIMER/FM repeatedly on the unit will 
change display as follows.
Press TIMER/FM on the unit to display the instant 
alarm CANCEL/SET screen.
  While timer function is in progress, you 
can change channels on the unit with 
CH 
    while “CANCEL/SET” screen is 
not displayed. 
1:00 (one minute)
00:00
2:00
3:00
9:00
10:00
15:00
20:00
25:00
30:00
40:00
50:00
60:00 (Max)
One-minute 
increase until 10:00
Five-minute 
increase until 30:00
Ten-minute increase 
until 60:00
TV(or LINE)
INSTANT ALARM
Screen Display
TV(or LINE)
INSTANT ALARM
Screen Display
FMFM
5 : 20PM
CANCEL :  ADD
 / DLT             02 : 00SET : CH          KEY  ON  UN I T
Remaining Time
SELECT/SET   :CH UP 
 :CH DOWN 
 :VOL UP 
 :VOL DOWN
DISPLAY
SLEEPADD/DLT PROG
*Important:  If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on 
the remote and try the button again.
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OFFCAP  C1
TEXT  C1CAP  C2TEXT  C2
M A I N  MENU
EX I TCLOCKC H
LANGUAGE
SET          : ACT I ON SELECT  :                              
LOCKT V
  Closed Caption Mode Feature
1
2
3
4
5
Closed Caption is ...This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes 
useful information from TV stations available to everyone.
Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU.
1) Press    
  
 to 
select “TV”.
2) Press ACTION to 
display SET UP TV 
screen.
1) Press     to select 
“CAPTION”.
2) Press    to display 
CAPTION screen.
Press ACTION three times to 
return to the normal screen.
1) Press     to select 
CAPTION MODE.
2) Press 
   repeatedly 
to select mode. 
(See left.)
CAPT I ONCAPT I ON  MODE      :    CAP   C1
CC  ON  MUTE          :   CAP   C1  
SELE
CT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program
Record:     Record normally. 
Closed Caption/ Text signal, if present, is recorded automatically.
Playback:  Start playback. Do above steps to select desired caption mode.
CAPT I ON  I NPUT   SELECT         : TUNERV I DEO  ADJUST
FM ANTENNA            : EXT
REMOTE WARNING  : ON
          SET  UP  TV  
SELE
CT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
Closed Caption System
Closed Caption Mode 
Selections
Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2
A narration of selected 
TV programs is displayed. 
Check TV program listings for CC 
(Closed Caption) broadcasts.
Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2
The lower half of the screen will 
be blocked out. When the TV 
station broadcasts information, 
such as program listings, it will 
appear in this space.
Caption Mode: OFF
Closed Caption / Text narration 
will not be displayed.
NOTES :     
 The closed caption or text signal 
may be broadcast over C1, C2, or 
both. Also, text contents can vary 
so you may wish to try different 
settings. 
 While recording of one station 
and watching another is being 
done, Captioning will not be 
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TV Operation
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1) Press     to select 
CC ON MUTE.
2) Press   repeatedly to 
select desired  mode.
  Each press of    will change 
the display as shown left. 
  The caption may be broadcast 
over CAP C1 or C2.
1
2
4
6 3
7
Press ACTION three times to 
return to the normal screen.
NOCAP C1
CAP C2
SELECT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
M A I N  MENU
EX I TCLOCKC H
LANGUAGE
SET          : ACT I ON SELECT  :                              
LOCKT V
  Caption On Mute Feature
Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when 
MUTE button is pressed for silence. 
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
1) Press    
  
 to 
select “TV”.
2) Press ACTION to 
display SET UP TV 
screen.
1) Press     to select 
“CAPTION”.
2) Press 
   to display 
CAPTION screen.
1) Press     to select 
CAPTION MODE.
2) Press 
   repeatedly to 
select  “OFF”.
Press MUTE to mute the sound and display 
closed captioning.
 To cancel, press MUTE again.
CAPT I ONCAPT I ON  MODE      :    OFF
CC  ON  MUTE          :   CAP   C1  
SELE
CT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
CAPT I ON  I NPUT   SELECT         : TUNERV I DEO  ADJUST
FM ANTENNA            : EXT
REMOTE WARNING  : ON
          SET  UP  TV  
SELE
CT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
SELECT/SET   :CH UP 
 :CH DOWN 
 :VOL UP 
 :VOL DOWN MUTE
ACTION
*Important:  If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the COMBO button on 
the remote and try the button again. 
						

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2
Press a number 
key (1~9) to select 
the FM number.
1
To Make Corrections,
select station with a number key, 
then do step 3 again.
To exit FM mode, 
press FM/TV on the remote or 
TIMER/FM twice on the unit.
1) Press CH     
to select the 
desired radio 
station. (Each 
press changes 
frequency 200 
kHz.)
2) Press 
ADD/DLT to 
set the radio 
station.
3
FM Radio Setup
3
4
1) Press     to 
select FM 
ANTENNA.
2) Press 
   to 
select “INT 
(INTERNAL)” 
or “EXT 
(EXTERNAL)” 
whichever 
sounds the 
best.
■For cable TV users 
➞ “INT”
■For antenna users 
➞ “EXT”
Press FM/TV* on the remote or press 
TIMER/FM twice on the unit to display FM 
radio mode.
FM Radio is ...This unit has an FM radio with built-in antenna, 9 station preset, and a band range of 87.5 ~ 108.1 MHz. 
You can even set the On-Timer (page 16) to wake up to your favorite radio station.
FM ANTENNA Setup
1
2
Make sure FM tuning is done correctly 
(see FM Radio Setup).
Press ACTION 
to display MAIN MENU.
1) Press       
 
to select “TV”.
2) Press ACTION 
to display SET 
UP TV screen.
Press ACTION twice to end setup.
FM  1     87.  5MHz
1 2 : 0 0PM
FM  1     8 7. 7MHz
MEMORY : PRESS   ADD / DLT  KEY
1 2 : 0 0PM
FM  1     8 7. 7MHz
MEMOR I ZED
1 2 : 0 0PM
M A I N  MENU
EX I TCLOCKC H
LANGUAGE
SET          : ACT I ON SELECT  :                              
LOCKT V
CAPT I ON  INPUT SELECT          : TUNER
V I DEO  ADJUST
FM  ANTENNA             :  I NTREMOTE WARNING  : ON
              SET  UP  TV   
SELECT :                  SET : END       : ACT I ON   
Hold down CH    
or    for a few 
seconds, then 
release to quickly 
scan for FM stations 
in your area.
  To cancel, press 
CH    or  
 while 
in search mode.   
  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 selected station and current 
time are displayed when FM Radio mode is entered. 
To remove time, press DISPLAY. If DISPLAY is 
pressed again, the unit status screen appears.
How to use the FM radio
To select Audio Mode for FM Radio
FM  1     87.  5MHz
1 2 : 0 0PM
1
2
Press FM/TV on the remote or press
TIMER/FM twice on the unit to display FM 
radio mode.
Press a Number 
key (1~9) to 
select a preset FM 
number (see “FM 
Radio Setup”).
FM  1     87.  5MHz
STEREOMONO
1 2 : 0 0PM
To cancel, press FM/TV on the remote or 
TIMER/FM twice on the unit.
Press AUDIO 
repeatedly to 
select “STEREO” 
or “MONO” in FM 
Radio mode.
  FM Radio*Important:  If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press 
the COMBO button on the remote and try the button again.
Notes