TV/DVD Combination Operating Instructions Model No. PV-9D53 DIGITAL VIDEO *Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate, or adjust this product. Please save this manual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. CLEANING Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 26. SOUND DISTORTION Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for an extended period of time. It may cause speaker overheating and fire. 27. HEADPHONES When you use the headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage. 28. LASER BEAM Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the laser beam. It may cause eye damage. 29.
Safety precautions WARNING! INSTALL THE TV/DVD IN YOUR CAR • For a car equipped with air bags, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions whenever performing any electrical wiring work. Incorrect wiring can cause the air bag system of a car to malfunction. • Never cut the insulation from the power supply lead in an attempt to draw power for another device. Doing so can overload the current capacity of the lead, creating the danger of fire and electric shock.
Contents Before using your unit Advanced Function IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................... 3 Safety precautions ............................................ 6 Contents ............................................................ 7 Features ............................................................ 8 Disc information ................................................ 9 Parts and functions ......................................... 10 Remote control ................................................
Features Color TV With DVD/CD player Unique space saving design combines a 9" color TV and a DVD/CD player. The DVD disc has much more capacity, but is the same size as the audio CD disc. Picture/Audio quality of the DVD exceeds other software. Picture quality is higher than Super VHS. Audio quality is higher than audio CD. The DVD also has special options; audio language selection, subtitle language selection or multi-angle, etc. The DVD PLAYER can play back video CDs, audio CDs and MP3 CDs.
Disc information Discs that can be played Disc type Disc Logo Disc formats supported by this unit DVD-Video • DVD-Video format Video CD • Video-CD format CD-DA • CD-DA format CD-R • CD-DA format • Video-CD format • MP3 file and finalized*. CD-RW • Discs played 8 cm (3") or 12 cm (5") • * A process that allows play on compatible equipment. Discs which cannot be played with this unit • DVD with Region No.
Parts and functions Front STOP button Disc tray SKIP buttons Headphones jack OPEN/CLOSE button Power indicator AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks Remote sensor POWER button VIDEO IN jack VOLUME +/– buttons PLAY button CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons Rear DC input jack RF IN jack AUDIO (L/R)/ VIDEO OUT jacks COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack AC power cord 10 5E90501A P06-11 10 21/4/03, 11:56 PM
Remote control Page POWER Power On/Off 15,16,26 TV Switch to operate TV/AV 15 DVD Switch to operate DVD 26 OPEN/CLOSE Open or Close the tray 27,29,40 0-9 Direct channel selection of TV Input setting Enter a password INPUT Switch between TV/AV 43 VOL +/– Adjust volume of TV 16 DISPLAY Call TV information Call DVD information 16,20 29,30,31 21,23,38~40 17,22 26 DVD MENU Display DVD menu SETUP/TV MENU TV mode - Display menu of TV 15,19~24 DVD mode - Call up initial setup mode 35~39
Remote control Power sources BATTERY INSTALLATION TO USE AC POWER Open the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. Install two "AAA" batteries, paying attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet. NOTES: • Never connect the AC line cord plug to anything other than the specified voltage (120V 60Hz). Use the attached power cord only.
Antenna connections NOTES: • ALWAYS TURN THE TV/DVD TO “OFF” BEFORE SWITCHING THE IGNITION OF THE CAR ENGINE. • Make sure that the negative terminal of the battery is grounded. This set is designed for use with negative grounding systems only. • Use the supplied car cord only. • When the TV/DVD is not in use, always disconnect it from the car cigarette lighter socket to avoid a battery drain.
Cable TV connections This TV/DVD has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV Converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.
Setting the on screen display language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen displays. Adjustment menus and messages will appear in the language of your choice. On-screen language selection (step 5) will automatically appear on the screen when you press the TV MENU button initially. Select the language you prefer first, then proceed with the other menu options. turn on the TV/DVD, press POWER. The Power indicator 1 To will light.
TV operation turn on the TV/DVD, press POWER. Press TV to select TV 1 To mode. the volume level by 2 Adjust pressing VOL + or – . The volume level will be indicated on the screen by green bars. As the volume level increases, so do the number of bars. If the volume decreases, the number of green bars also decreases. the TV/CATV menu 3 Set option to the appropriate position. (See page 19.
CHANNEL Press and release CH or . The channel automatically stops at the next channel set into memory. For proper operation, before selecting channels, they should be set into the memory. See pages 20 and 21 “To memorize channels”. NOTE: CH ▲ or ▼ on the remote con trol does not operate in DVD mode. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY to display the current information on the screen. Press DISPLAY again to clear the call display.
Closed caption WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs. Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language. Captions: This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another language (depending on the setting of the Closed Captions CH 1/2).
To memorize channels This TV/DVD is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV/DVD’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this TV/DVD can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this TV/DVD with an antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the TV mode. When shipped from the factory, this menu option is in the CATV mode.
To memorize channels AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING Press TV to select TV mode, then press TV MENU. 1 The TV menu screen will appear. or until SET UP menu 2 Press appears. TV/CATV ADD/DELETE AUTO CH MEMORY < / / / CATV ADD > /MENU or to select the “AUTO 3 Press CH MEMORY”, then press or . TV/CATV ADD/DELETE AUTO CH MEMORY The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area. < 4 / / / CATV ADD > /MENU Press TV MENU until the MENU screen is cleared.
Setting the V-Chip This TV/DVD is equipped with a V-Chip Controller which provides you with channel viewing access controls and restrictions. This function is to prevent your children from watching violence or sexual scenes, that you may choose to exclude. To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password. TO REGISTER PASSWORD TV to select TV mode, then press TV MENU. 1 Press The TV menu screen will appear. or until the OPTION 2 Press menu appears.
Setting the V-Chip TO SET THE V-CHIP SET menu, press 1 In theor V-CHIP to select the “TV V-CHIP SET V-CHIP TV RATING MOVIE RATING CHANGE PASSWORD RATING”. < or to display the 2 Press desired setting.
TO CHANGE PASSWORD TV to select TV mode, 1 Press then press TV MENU. The TV menu screen will appear. or until OPTION Press 2 menu appears. V-CHIP SET LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE < / / / /MENU > or to select the “V3 Press CHIP SET”, then press or . V-CHIP SET LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE < / / / /MENU > the Password using Direct 4 Enter Channel Selection (0-9), then press ENTER. V-CHIP SET • If you put a wrong number, press CANCEL.
Picture control adjustment Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: TV to select TV mode, 1 Press then press TV MENU. The TV menu screen will appear. or until PICTURE 2 Press menu appears. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS < / / / 0 +32 0 0 0 > /MENU or to select the item 3 Press you want to adjust. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS < 4 Press setting.
Stereo and second audio program (SAP) The TV/DVD is equipped with a feature known as Multi-channel TV Sound or MTS. MTS broadcasts greatly enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also provides an extra channel called the Second Audio Program or SAP which broadcasters can use to transmit a second language for bilingual transmission or for other purposes.
Preparation/Status display of disc The following pages describe the setup/operation in DVD mode. Preparation Before DVD/CD operation, please make preparations as follows. the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized 1 Insert AC outlet. • If the AC cord plug is plugged in for the first time, wait for about 5 seconds before pressing POWER. NOTE: When connecting to other equipment, unplug the unit from the AC outlet. POWER on the unit or on the remote control to turn on 2 Press the unit.
Playback procedure DVD on the remote 1 Press control to select DVD mode. Press OPEN/CLOSE on the unit or the remote control. The disc tray will open. a disc onto the tray. 2 Place Position it with the printed label side up, align it with the guides, and place it in its proper position. OPEN/CLOSE or 3 Press PLAY. The disc tray closes automatically. The TV-screen, changes to “ ” and then playback commences.
Special playback Note: There may be a slight delay between when you press the button and the function activating. Fast Forward Playback Press SEARCH + during normal playback. Each press of the SEARCH + will increase the speed of the search (x 2), (x 4), (x 8), (x 15). (x 2), (x 4), (x 8), (x 20)) (CD: • To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Review Playback Press SEARCH – during normal playback. Each press of the SEARCH – will increase the speed of the search (x 2), (x 4), (x 8), (x 15).
MP3 playback This player can play back the MP3-data which has been recorded on CD-R or CDRW. To produce the MP3-data, you need a Windows-PC with CD-ROM drive and a MP3encoding Software (not supplied). The Apple-HFS-System can not be played. OPEN/CLOSE. 1 Press The disc tray will open. Place a disc onto the tray. DVD to select the DVD 2 Press mode.
Zooming/Locating desired scene Zooming This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position of the frame. ZOOM during play1 Press back. 1 The center part of the image will be zoomed in. Each press of ZOOM will change the ZOOM 1 (x 2), 2 (x 3) and 3 (x 4). / / / to view a different part of the frame. Press 2 You may move the frame from the center position to UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT direction.
Repeat/Random/Program playback and Repeat A-B Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. Each time you press PLAY MODE, playback mode changes as follows. DVD Audio CD/Video CD/MP3 CD On screen display → On screen display Operation → Title: Repeats the current title. ↓ Chapter: Repeats the current chapter. ↓ Off: Resumes normal playback. • During stop mode, PLAY MODE key is not effective. Operation All: ↓ Track: ↓ Random Play: ↓ *Program: ↓ (Status display): Repeats entire disc.
Marking desired scenes The TV/DVD stores the points that you want to watch again. You can resume playback from that scene. Marking the Scenes MARKER during 1 Press playback. Marker 1 2 3 C C C T T T /Enter/Cancel/Marker 2 Select the blank Marker using / , then press ENTER at the desired scene. Marker 1 2 3 • Up to 3 scenes can be selected. • Repeat this procedure to set the other 2 scenes.
Changing soundtrack language/Subtitles Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. AUDIO during play1 Press back. 2/8 Fra Dolby Digital The current soundtrack language will appear. AUDIO repeatedly 2 Press until the desired language is selected. 1/8 Eng Dolby Digital The on-screen display will disappear after a few seconds. In case of Video CD playback Audio type changes as follows each time you press ADUIO.
Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menu Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the view angle. ANGLE during play1 Press back. 1/9 The current angle will appear. 2 Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected. Title selection Two or more titles are recorded on some discs. If the title menu is recorded on the disc, you can select the desired title. TITLE during playback. 1 Press Title menu appears on the screen.
Setting language You can change the default settings to customise performance to your preference. DVD to select DVD 1 Press mode. Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press or to select “Language”, then press or ENTER. Press or to select 2 “OSD Language”, then press or ENTER. Main Menu Language Picture Sound Parental /Enter/Setup/Return Language OSD Language Menu Audio Subtitle English English English English /Enter/Setup/Return or to select de3 Press sired language (e.g.
Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen/Setting on screen display Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen You can select the aspect ratio for your TV. DVD to select DVD 1 Press mode. Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. or to select Press “Picture”, then press or ENTER. Press or to select 2 “TV Screen”, then press or ENTER. Press or to select 3 your desired screen type, then press ENTER.
Dynamic Range Control DRC (Dynamic Range Control) enables you to control the dynamic range so as to achieve a suitable sound for your equipment. DVD to select DVD 1 Press mode. Main Menu Language Picture Sound Parental Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press or to select “Sound”. /Enter/Setup/Return Press or ENTER to se2 lect “DRC”. Sound DRC On /Enter/Setup/Return Press or ENTER to se3 lect “On” or “Off”.
Parental control setting Some discs are specified not suitable for children. Such discs can be prevented from play back with the unit. DVD to select DVD 1 Press mode. Main Menu Language Picture Sound Parental Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press or to select “Parental”, then press or ENTER. Press or to select 2 “Parental Level”, then press /Enter/Setup/Return Parental Password Parental Level or ENTER. Press or to select a 3 level from Off or 1–8. Press or ENTER to set the selected level.
To change the parental level DVD to select DVD mode. 1 Press Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press ENTER. or to select “Parental”, then press or to select 2 Press “Password”, then press or ENTER. number buttons (0– 3 Press 9) to enter the password you have stored. or Parental Password Parental Level On 1 Password Password ____ • If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL. ENTER. 4 Press The password is now Off. Parental or to select 5 Press “Parental Level”. Then Parental or ENTER.
Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. a DVD disc and press 1 Load PLAY (see page 27). DVD disc has been designed to temporarily cancel 2 IfthetheRating level, the screen which appears after inserting a DVD will change, depending on which disc is played.
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings "AUDIO", "SUBTITLE" and/or "MENU LANGUAGE" (see page 35).
Connections to other equipment The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the TV/DVD is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
Using the audio/video inputs If you connect the TV/DVD to VCR, camcorder or TV game, you can select by pressing INPUT. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the desired mode. “LINE” or TV channel will display on the screen. LINE NOTE: In the DVD mode this key will not operate. 1. To connect the TV/DVD to a VCR Press the INPUT to select the desired mode to use the TV as a monitor. Operate your VCR as usual.
Problems and troubleshooting Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE POWER • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Try another AC outlet. • Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker. • Unplug unit, then plug it back in. • Connect the DC car cord to the cigarette lighter socket.
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE DVD Playback doesn’t start. • No disc is inserted. • The disc may be dirty. Clean up the disc. • The unit cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. 27 9 – No picture • TV/DVD selector is not set correctly. 26 No sound • Check the input selector of the amplifier is set properly. • The unit is in the Special playback mode. • Select the correct Audio Output position on AV amplifier. – 28 42 Picture is distorted during CUE or REVIEW. • The picture will be distorted occasionally.
Reception disturbances Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the TV/DVD is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast. IGNITION Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, the picture may flutter or drift.
Specifications GENERAL Power supply: Power consumption: Weight: Dimensions: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: TELEVISION Picture tube: Tuner type: Receiving channels: Antenna input: Speaker: Audio output power: DVD/CD player Signal system: Applicable disc: Audio characteristics frequency response: S/N Ratio: Harmonic distortion: Wow and flutter: Input/Output: Digital audio out: Pickup: ACCESSORIES: AC 120V 60Hz DC 12V Operation: 55W (AC120V, DC12V) Stand by: 4W (AC120V), 3W (DC12V) 8 kg (17.
Index of Controls Remote Control Button DVD See page 26 TV See page 15 POWER See pages 15, 16, 26 OPEN /CLOSE See pages 27, 29, 40 0-9 See pages 16, 20, 21, 23, 29~31, 38~40 INPUT See page 43 DVD MENU See page 34 VOL +/– See page 16 ENTER See pages 15, 21, 23, 27, 29, 30~32, 34~40 DISPLAY See pages 17, 22, 26 SETUP/TV MENU See pages 15, 19~24, 35~39 CH / See page 17 RETURN See pages 35~40 See pages 15, 19~24, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34~39 PLAY See pages 27~29, 31, 34, 40 CANCEL See pages 21, 23, 24, 30~
Front CH / See page 17 Disc tray See page 27 Power Indicator Light when the power is turned on. Headphones Jack POWER button See pages 15, 16, 26 AUDIO (L/R) /VIDEO IN Jacks See page 43 Remote Sensor See page 12 VOL +/– See page 16 OPEN/ CLOSE See pages 27, 29, 40 STOP PLAY See page See pages 27, 29, 31 27~29, 31, 34, 40 SKIP +/– See page 28 Rear DC Input Jack Connect the 12V DC car cord (supplied) here for DC operation.
Spanish Quick Use Guide (Guía para rápida consulta) Conexiones de la antena Antena combinada de VHF/UHF (Cable único de 75 ohmios o cable con doble conductor de 300 ohmios) Conecte el cable de 75 ohmios de la antena combinada de VHF/UHF en el jack de la antena. Si su antena combinada de VHF/UHF posee un cable de dos conductores de 300 ohmios, es posible que sea necesario utilizar un transformador de adaptación de 300-75 ohmios.
Seleccion de idioma en pantalla Para encenber el TV/DVD, presione POWER se 1 encenderá el indicador Power. Presione TV para seleccionar el modo TV. • Cada vez que presiona POWER, el TV/DVD se enciende desde el modo TV. TV MENU. Aparecerá la pantalla del menú de 2 laPresione TV. Presione ó hasta que 3 aparezca el menú OPTION. V-CHIP SET LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE < / / / /MENU > ó para 4 Presione seleccionar el modo LANGUAGE, luego presione ó .
Spanish Quick Use Guide (Guía para rápida consulta) Para menorizer canales SELECCION DE TV/CATV TV para seleccionar el modo TV. Presione TV 1 Presione MENU. Aparece la pantalla del menú de la TV. ó hasta que 2 Presione aparezca el menú SET UP. TV/CATV ADD/DELETE AUTO CH MEMORY < / / / CATV ADD /MENU > ó para 3 Presione seleccionar el modo TV/CATV. TV/CATV ADD/DELETE AUTO CH MEMORY < 4 Presione ó para seleccionar el modo TV ó CATV. La flecha indica el modo seleccionado.
Procedimiento de reproducción 1 2 Presione POWER en la unidad o en el mando a distancia para encender la unidad. Se encenderá el indicador POWER. • Cada vez que presiona POWER, el TV/DVD se enciende desde el modo TV. • Cuando use un amplificador, enciéndalo. Presione DVD para seleccionar el modo DVD. Aparecerá la pantalla de inicio del DVD. 3 Presione OPEN/CLOSE en el aparato. Se abrirá la bandeja del disco. 4 Coloque un disco en la bandeja.
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Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC., AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pic tures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location).
Index A M Accessories .............................................................. 7 Add/Delete Channels ............................................. 20 Angle ...................................................................... 34 Antenna Connections ............................................. 13 Aspect Ratio of TV Screen ..................................... 36 Audio CD ........................................................ 9,26,31 Automatic Memory Tuning .....................................
T Title .......................................................................... 9 Title Selection ......................................................... 34 Track ........................................................................ 9 TV Operation .......................................................... 16 TV/CATV Selection ................................................ 19 V Video CD ........................................................ 9,26,31 Volume ........................................
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.