Panasonic Combination Vcr Pv C923 Operating Instructions

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When either the FF or REW button is pressed in the
PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear.
When pressed twice, the search picture will increase
speed. Speed search time depends upon the speed
used (SP, LP or SLP) during recording. See chart below.
To visually search backward or forward, press the REW
or FF button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode.
Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed.
SPEED SEARCH TIMES
NOTES:•The audio output is muted during Speed
Search and Still.
•A...

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EXAMPLE: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes.
Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with
the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic
unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1
month.
EXAMPLE: Program a timer recording for 23rd day, channel
007 (CATV), 7:00 - 9:30 PM (Tape speed : SLP).
•Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab
intact. The TV/VCR will automatically turn on.
•Set the TV/CATV selection to the appropriate position
(See page 16).
TIMER  REC  SET...

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When setting the date in the step 4 on page 22, press the SET/
TRACKING Ð button repeatedly when the current day is dis-
played.
The setting changes as follows:
NOTES: ¥The everyday/every week recording can be
made continuously until the recording is
canceled or the tape reaches the end.
¥During timer recording, the automatic
rewinding mechanism does not function.
¥You can correct or cancel the programmed
setting in program confirm mode. Press the PROGRAM button once. The TV screen displays
the timer...

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If you connect the TV/VCR to another VCR or
Camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded
tape. Make all connections before turning on the power.
1Insert a blank cassette with the erase prevention tab
intact into the TV/VCR.
Insert a previously recorded cassette into the play-
back VCR or Camcorder.
2Press the INPUT button twice to
select AUDIO/VIDEO  input
position. The LINE 2 will appear
on the screen.
NOTE:You can also use the rear AUDIO/VIDEO
LINE1 Jacks. Select LINE 1 by pressing the
INPUT...

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IGNITIONBlack spots or horizontal streaks
may appear, the picture may
flutter or drift. Usually caused by
interference from automobile
ignition systems, neon lamps or
AC powered tools and
appliances such as drills or hair
dryers.
GHOSTSGhosts are caused by the
television signal following two
paths. One is the direct path and
the other is reflected by tall
buildings, hills or other large
objects. Changing the direction
or position of the antenna may
improve the reception.
SNOWIf the TV/VCR is located...

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Check the following chart before requesting service.
Try another channel.
Check picture control adjustments.
Check for source of reception
disturbance.
Check CATV connection or VHF/
UHF antenna, reposition or rotate
antenna.
Try another channel.
Check picture control adjustments.
Check for source of reception
disturbance.
Check CATV connection or VHF/
UHF antenna, reposition or rotate
antenna.
Try another channel.
Check CATV connection or VHF/
UHF antenna, reposition or rotate
antenna.
Try another...

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15 TV station stopped broadcasting.
Sleep timer is set.
TV station experiencing problems or
program tuned is not closed caption.
TV signal is weak.
The CC button is not depressed.Tune new channel.
Set Sleep Timer to 0.
Try another channel.
Check CATV connection of VHF/
UHF antenna, reposition or rotate
antenna.
Press the CC button to turn on the
closed caption.
11,1214 15
The video cassettes erase prevention
tab is broken off.
The time is not set correctly.
The recording start/end time is not
set...

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SPECIFICATIONS
TELEVISION
Picture  Tube: 9 (measured diagonally)
Tuner  Type: Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized
Receiving Channels: VHF 2-13
UHF 14-69
CATV 14-36 (A)-(W)
37-59 (AA)-(WW)
60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ)
86-94 (86)-(94)
95-99 (A-5)-(A-1)
100-125 (100)-(125)
01 (5A)
Antenna Input: VHF/UHF In 75 ohms coaxial
Speaker: 3, 8 ohm x 1
Audio Output Power: 1.2W
VCR
Video System: VHS, 2 Rotary Heads Helical Scanning System.
Video Signal: NTSC Color
Cassette Tape: VHS
Audio Track: 1 Track
Maximum Recording Time:...

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INDEX OF CONTROLS
Remote Control Button
REW PLAY
POWER
CC
SLEEP
EJECT
SET/TRACKING
MENU CANCEL
MUTE DISPLAYCH 
C
+ –
CH D
VOL –ENTERVOL +
INPUT R-TUNE
123
456
789
0
ZERO SEARCH
REC/OTR SPEEDPROGRAM
CM SKIP COUNTER
RESETTRACKING
AUTO
PROG
TIMER
PAUSE/STILLSTOP
FF
POWER
See pages 13, 14, 20
CLOSED CAPTION
See page 15
SLEEP
See page 15
EJECT
See page 20
INPUT
See page 24
MENU
See pages 12~14, 16~19, 21,22
VOLUME +/–
See pages 14, 15
MUTE
See page 15
PLAY
See pages 20, 21
REW
See pages 20, 21
STOP
See...

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INDEX OF CONTROLS
Front
Rear
Cassette Loading Slot
VOLUME +/–
POWER
See pages 13, 14, 20
Remote Sensor
See page 10POWER Indicator
Light when the power is 
turned on.
PROG TIMER  Indicator
Lights when the unit is in 
the Timer Record Mode.
REC Indicator
Lights when the TV/VCR 
is recording.
PHONES Jacks
See page 15
Audio/Video In Jacks
See page 24
CHANNEL C/D
See pages 
15, 21, 22REC
See pages 
21, 22, 24STOP/
EJECT
See pages 
20, 21PLAY
See pages 
20, 21REWIND/
SEARCH
See pages 
20, 21FIRST 
FORWARD/...