The Panasonic PV-C2020 neatly combines a 20-inch color TV with a two-head VCR and an FM radio. Its PanaBlack tinted picture tube reduces ambient light and sharpens image contrasts for a crisp picture.The PV-C2020 delivers a range of options, including VCR Plus+, a useful feature that lets you use numeric codes found in your local TV listings to program recording. Its index-search feature speeds access to taped programs, while a program-end search quickly scrolls to a recording's end. Channel captioning lets you label up to 34 channels.
One option you don't want to be without, however, is commercial skip. This feature forwards your tapes in 1-, 2-, or 3-minute increments during playback so you can conveniently jump ahead of commercials. Panasonic also includes a V-chip parental lock that lets you block viewing of selected channels.
This unit's built-in alarm clock lets you wake to a favorite video, TV show, or radio station, while its sleep timer automatically turns the PV-C2020 off after 30, 60, or 90 minutes. It also includes a 24-hour power backup and built-in clock that auto sets the time for you. This model is unusual in that it comes with a built-in FM radio, a nice addition that even features auto scanning for easy station access.
Its full-function, tower-style remote control makes for easy operation, and front-panel control access is also available. This combination unit offers one audio (mono) input and one composite-video input, as well as an earphone jack. Front-panel access is also available for inputs, making hookup of a camcorder or video game console a breeze.
Packed full of useful features, the PV-C2020 20-inch color TV with VCR and FM radio is covered by a 1-year parts, 90-day labor warranty (U.S. only). Panasonic offers a 2-year warranty (U.S. only) on the PanaBlack picture tube.
