Front audio-video inputs offer easy hookup for a camcorder or game console, while the remote control and front-panel menu makes operation easy. The PV-C1351W also comes with a built-in parental lock that helps parents selectively limit viewing access.

A number of practical playback features come with this unit. Index search lets you access taped programs with ease, while program-end search scrolls quickly to the end of a recording. The selectable commercial skip lets you speed past commercials with the touch of a button. A tape-position display and time stamp are incredibly useful when recording.