Feature rich and a real space saver, this combination unit from Panasonic houses a color TV, two-head VCR, FM tuner with nine station presets and auto scan, and an auto set clock and timer with alarm. The PV-C1321's soft filter delivers a sharp, balanced picture to its 13-inch screen. The sound quality of this unit's single built-in speaker is surprisingly full, and an earphone jack on the front panel grants private listening. Audio-video inputs are also located on the front panel, making a camcorder, game console, or component easier to connect. Keep in mind that there is just one audio input and one composite-video input with this unit.
The PV-C1321 employs a standard 181-channel TV/cable TV tuner. Its clear and concise onscreen programming makes setup simple, as does a multilanguage display option. With it, you can read onscreen menus and guides in English, Spanish, or French.
Its two-head VCR is easily operated using either the front-panel controls or the included push-button remote control. A selectable commercial skip lets you breeze past commercials in one-, two-, or three-minute increments, making tape playback all the more enjoyable.
Panasonic also includes index search, a convenient feature that adds an element of precision to archiving recordings by applying a numeric code to first index the recording. Later, you can use this code as a search command to quickly locate the recording on a tape.
If you don't want to watch TV or a videotape, there's always the built-in FM tuner with a nine-station memory preset. It also comes with auto scan, so that you can rapidly search for the FM station you want.
Another handy feature is the PV-C1321's built-in clock with auto set and timer with alarm. The clock sets and updates automatically by receiving the data signal from your local PBS channel, so you never have to set the time. And, in the event of a power outage, the time and date resets automatically (within 24 hours). The timer lets you set the PV-C1321's TV, video, or tuner functions to turn off or on at a given time. It also includes a tone alarm.
With its compact size, the Panasonic PV-C1321 is suitable for any size of home or room. And with a V-chip parental lock that blocks specific channels, it can help you guide your children's TV viewing, making it especially well suited for a child's room.
This combination unit comes with remote control and two AA batteries. The PV-C1321 is covered by a 1-year warranty on parts, 2 years on the picture tube, and 90 days on labor.
