Panasonic PV C2023, PV C2033W operating instructions Before Requesting Service, VCR Correction

Before Requesting Service

Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit.

Power	CORRECTION
No power…	• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
	• Set POWER button to ON.
Monitor	CORRECTION
	• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.8)
No picture or sound...	• 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 the SET UP TV
	menu. (P.15)
Poor sound with normal picture...	• Adjust VOLUME control. (P.14)
Poor TV reception...	• Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.15)
No color or poor color...	• Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.15)
Ghost (multiple) images...	• Install a directional antenna.
TV programs cannot be	• Make sure the selected channel is in unit’s memory. (P.10, 11)
watched...
Channel cannot be selected...	• Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.
VCR	CORRECTION
TV program cannot be	• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.8)
recorded...	• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)
	• Check that clock is set to current time and date.
	• Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel to be
Timer recording cannot be	recorded.
	• Set recording Start/Stop times correctly. (P.22-23)
performed…
	• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption
	of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer Recording, even after
	power is restored.
No playback picture, or the	• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.4)
playback picture is noisy or
	• Try Head Cleaning. (P.4)
contains streaks...
VCR cannot be controlled...	• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.28)
	• Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
Remote Control	CORRECTION
	• Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P.7) so that signal is unobstructed.
	• Inspect the remote batteries. (P.3)
Unit cannot be controlled...	• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.28)
	• Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause
	signal interference.
ACTION, PROG and FM/TV	• Check remote batteries.
buttons cannot be selected...
Miscellaneous	CORRECTION
Video cassette cannot be	• Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.
inserted...
Video cassette cannot be	• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
removed...
Tape cannot be ejected or	• Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after turning POWER off, then back on.
inserted...
Video cassette ejects when a
recording is started, or the power	• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)
is turned off for timer recording...
In Stop mode, the VCR motor	• To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for about 3
(CYLINDER) continues to	minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to
rotate...	Rewind Search mode.
VCR cannot be controlled...	• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.28)

If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA(7262).

To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com.

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