Initial Setup TV / DVD / VCR Combination Operating Instructions PV-DF203/PV-DF273 Basic Operation Model No. TV Operation MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK *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. This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-DF203 and PV-DF273.
Important Safeguards and Precautions READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from power source indicated on unit or in this manual. If uncertain, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify your home power source. 2 POWER CORD PLUG For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one wide blade), or a three-wire grounding type plug.
Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité Warning : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Avertissement : Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive.
Before Using Loading the Batteries Congratulations On your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your unit. 1) Open the cover. 2) Insert batteries as marked. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From 3) Close the cover. Dealer Address Battery replacement caution Dealer Phone No.
Table of Contents TV / VCR Playback a Tape................................................................................................18 Record On a Tape.............................................................................................18 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................................................................19 Basic DVD Operation .......................................................................................20 DVD TV / VCR Timer Recording ..........
Information (Unit, Cassette, Disc) Head Cleaning Specifications Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged. Display Head Clog Sensor Picture Tube During playback this screen appears if clogging is detected. To clear message from screen, press PLAY on the remote or unit. V I DEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEAN I NG PL EASE I NSERT HEAD CLEAN I NG CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END : PLAY • Use “dry” type head cleaning cassette only. (Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.
Discs that can be played Disc Logo Disc formats supported by this unit DVD-Video • DVD-Video format DVD-R • DVD-Video formatted discs (finalized*) It may not be possible to play these discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording. Video CD • Video-CD format CD-DA • CD-DA format CD-R • CD-DA format • Video-CD format • MP3/WMA/JPEG file and finalized*. CD-RW • Discs played 8 cm (3″) or 12 cm (5″) • * A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE See next page. TV/VCR Sets to TV/VCR mode. POWER Turns the unit on or off. DVD Sets to DVD mode. DISPLAY Displays the TV status and clock. In DVD mode, displays disc and unit information. RAPID TUNE Displays the last channel you were watching. MUTE Mutes the sound instantly. INPUT Select a input source. ACTION Displays Main Menu. CHANNEL UP/DOWN Selects a channel. REW/SLOWRewinds tape and searches reverse scene.
EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE button: Initial Setup When this button is pressed in TV-VCR mode, the tape is ejected. This button is inoperative if pressed during recording. If pressed in DVD mode, the disc tray opens or closes. Indicators on the Front Panel REC Indicator (RED) Lights during recording. In Rec Pause or OTR Pause mode, the indicator flashes. Pg 18. Remote Sensor ON TIMER Indicator (ORANGE) Lights when the On Timer is set. Pg 26.
Location of Controls (continued) Front View of the unit Built In Speaker If the disc cannot be removed, First unplug unit. Then, prepare a rigid wire (e.g. an extended paper clip, etc.) and, applying moderate force, insert it straight into the hole at the base of the tray. The tray will eject a little. Now, pull the tray all the way out and remove the disc. Disc Tray Phones Jack Connect an earphone or headphones.
Rear View of the unit Audio/Video Input Connector 1 (LINE 1) Connect from other component. Audio Output Connector (L/R) Pg. 12 Optical digital audio output connector Pg. 12 Initial Setup VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal See below. AC Power Plug When plugged into an AC outlet, this unit consumes 3.5 W of electric power in OFF condition. S-Video Input Connector 1 (LINE 1) Connect from other component with S-Video. Connections For ANT.
Connections (continued) Audio connections Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog. ■ Digital connection ■ Analog connection Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoy surround sound.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Check List Enjoying digital audio output from the digital audio output connector Notes on audio output from the optical digital audio output connector Disc Sound recording format Dolby Digital DVD Linear PCM (48/96 kHz 16/20/24 bit) dts Video CD MPEG 1 CD Linear PCM MP3 MP3 WMA WMA Optical digital audio output from connector Dolby Digital bitstream (1-5.
Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on. Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Press TV/VCR on the remote for TV-VCR mode. TV/VCR 1 Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet. 2 Press POWER* on the remote or unit. The unit comes on and auto channel and clock set starts. POWER EJECT ACTION SELECT CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING SET • If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel in your time zone.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Manual Clock Set Reset all unit Memory Functions When moving unit to a new location, or if a mistake was made in the Initial Setup section. • Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit. 1 Press ACTION on the remote to display SET CLOCK Menu screen. Initial Setup If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually set the clock as follows.
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, 1 Press ACTION* M A I N MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 53 TV 2 CH CLOCK SELECT : END : ACT I ON to display MAIN MENU. 1 SET : SET ■ Language ■ Channels 1) Press to select language icon. ■ Clock to 1) Press select “CH.” 1) Press to select “CLOCK.” M A I N MENU M A I N MENU M A I N MENU DVD DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 5 TV 1 CH CLOCK SELECT : END : ACT I ON 3 LOCK LANGUAGE 53 TV CH CLOCK SELECT : END : ACT I ON SET : SET 2) Press SET.
Time Zone Adjust NUMBER keys 4) Press and press SET to select and set the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time). To Make Corrections, repeatedly press to move to error, then correct. 5) Press ACTION twice to start the clock and exit this mode. ■ Time Zone Adjust ADD/DLT (Only when Auto Clock is set.) ACTION SELECT 1) Press to select “CLOCK.
Playback a Tape Check List Cable or antenna is connected. Power cord is plugged in. 1 Insert a cassette. • The unit power comes on automatically. Record tab Record On a Tape 1 2 3 To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. 2 • If tape has no record tab (see page 4), auto play begins. ■ Forward/Reverse scene search ➞Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-. ➞Press again or PLAY to release. ■ Still (Freeze) picture ➞Press STILL/PAUSE. ➞Press PLAY to release.
e Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Connections you’ll need to make Recording (Editing) unit Front Back Playing (Source) VCR VIDEO IN2 L-AUDIO IN2-R S-VIDEO IN2 If cables are connected to both connectors (S-VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN), the S-VIDEO signal will be selected automatically. (The S-VIDEO signal has priority.
Basic DVD Operation Check List Cable or antenna is connected. Power cord is plugged in. If unit is connected to an audio amplifier, turn the stereo system’s power on. Press POWER* on the remote or unit. Insert a disc. • If a disc is already inserted, go to step 3. (Depending on the disc, playback may start automatically.) 1) Press OPEN/CLOSE. 2) Place disc into disc tray. OPEN/ CLOSE POWER 1 2 DVD 1 2 NUMBER keys MENU 10 REW/ SLOW- SELECT Press PLAY to start play. Disc tray closes automatically.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. ■ Forward/Reverse rapid scene search ➞ Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOWduring play. ➞ Press PLAY to release. • Starting forward/reverse search during play started from menu on Video CDs may recall menu. • Search speed, slow at first, increases with each additional press of the button up to 5 levels. | or SKIP- | during ➞ Press SKIP+ play.
TV Operation 1 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Press POWER* on the remote or unit. Check List Cable or antenna is connected. Power cord is plugged in. 2 CH08 Use CH or NUMBER keys to select a channel. VOL+/VOLPOWER Press VOL + or VOL - to adjust volume.
MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System Equipped with -TV Noise Reduction for true MTS reproduction. -TV Noise Reduction is required for good stereo separation and audio fidelity. is a registered trademark, and is licensed by Technology Licensing. Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with an “ ” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow.
Closed Caption System This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone. Closed Caption Mode Feature 1 2 Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Caption On Mute Feature Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
TV Timer Features ON-TIMER with Alarm Check List The clock is set to the correct time. This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 3 modes (TV, VCR Playback, or DVD/Video CD/CD.) You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute alarm that gradually increases in volume. 1 2 Press PROG* to display SET PROGRAM screen. SET PROGRAM T I MER PROGRAMM I NG ON T I MER SLEEP T I MER : 00 SELECT : SET : SET END : PROG 3 1) Press to select desired settings.
On-Screen Display (OSD) *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. TV/VCR Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay. Function Status Rec Time Remaining (OTR mode only, see page 18.) DISPLAY Current Time CH08 REC 1 2 : 0 0PM -0 : 1 2 : 3 4 0 : 25 SP STEREO SAP MONO Receivable Broadcast Types (See page 23.) Counter Tape Speed (See page 4.
Timer Recording You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away. 1 2 Press PROG* to display SET PROGRAM screen. 1) Press to select TIMER PROGRAMMING. 2) Press SET to display screen. SET PROGRAM T I MER PROGRAMM I NG ON T I MER SLEEP T I MER : 00 SELECT : SET : SET END : PROG • If a program is already in memory, press SET to select an unused program number. 3 DATE START STOP CH Check List Cable or antenna is connected. Power cord is plugged in. The clock is set to correct time.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress) Hold down STOP for a few seconds to cancel the Timer Recording. • Any future daily or weekly recordings will be performed as programmed. Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents : (Recording is not in progress) 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 28. Press to select the desired program.
Tape Operation Search System is ... Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are made, program index and information are also included. These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings. Index Search Go directly to the desired recording.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Repeat Play Set to see a recording over and over. PLAY REPEAT ON To turn “ON,” press PLAY/REPEAT on the unit repeatedly in Playback mode to select “REPEAT ON.” To turn “OFF,” repeat above to select “REPEAT OFF.” PLAY/REPEAT • Playback repeats when tape end is reached or an unrecorded portion longer than 30 seconds is detected.
Tape Operation (continued) Zero Search To quickly return to a specific tape counter location. 1 2 Press DISPLAY* during playback to display the Counter. PLAY 12 : 00 PM 0 : 00 : 00 SLP Press COUNTER RESET at the desired position to reset to “0:00:00.” 3 Continue playback, rewind, or fast forward. 4 Press STOP. DISPLAY STOP CM/ZERO 5 Press CM/ZERO in stop mode to start ZERO SEARCH. • Unit goes into FF or REW mode and stops at the last point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Auto Operation Functions ■ Auto Shut Off No broadcast signal in TV mode (Only when Weak Signal Display is set to OFF.), DVD stops, or blank tape is played for 5 minutes. ➞ Power turns off • This feature is canceled if any button is pressed during above conditions. ■ Auto Playback Insert a tape in Power off mode ➞ Power turns on • Playback begins if tape has no record tab.
Special VCR Features Weak Signal Display Feature Check List It is necessary to enter TV mode by pressing TV/VCR before selecting “CH” on the MAIN MENU. When “ON” is selected, the picture is displayed even when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent. 1 Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU. 2 M A I N MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 53 TV CLOCK SELECT : END : ACT I ON 1 CH SET : SET 1) Press to select “CH.” 2) Press SET to display SET UP CHANNEL screen.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. VCR Lock All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Useful for families with small children. VCR LOCK ACT I VATED In Stop mode, hold down REC on the unit without a cassette inserted for 7 seconds to turn “ON.” (Please ignore “NO CASSETTE” warning.) Repeat above with or without cassette to turn “OFF.
V-Chip Control Feature V-Chip Control Feature is... Process of V-Chip Control Feature This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings. Enter Code Setup Blocking Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. 1 Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU. 2 M A I N MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 53 TV CLOCK SELECT : END : ACT I ON 3 1 CH 1) Press to select “LOCK.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. If LOCK menu is not displayed, perform “Enter Secret Code” steps on page 36. US MOVIES Ratings 1 LOCK US MOV I ES : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS : OFF US TV PROGRAMS CHANGE SETT I NGS DVD LOCK : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS NEXT PAGE SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I ON 1) Press to select US MOVIES. 2) Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” • “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu.
V-Chip Control Feature (continued) If LOCK menu is not displayed, do “Enter Secret Code” steps on page 36. Process of V-Chip Control Feature US TV PROGRAMS Ratings US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 1 1 LOCK US MOV I ES : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS US TV PROGRAMS : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS DVD LOCK : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS NEXT PAGE SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I ON 1) Press * to select US TV PROGRAMS. 2) Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” ■ “ON” ➞ V-Chip Control is activated. ■ “OFF” ➞ V-Chip Control is deactivated.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Blocking Message CH08 DISPLAY PROGRAM RAT I NG EXCEEDED RAT I NG : PG-1 3 ACCESS CODE ---- • If a program or movie exceeds the ratings you have set, a message will appear on a black background and sound is muted.
Audio Features Audio Mode for Playback Choose the type of sound track for playback. 1 2 See the “Playback a Tape” section on page 18 to playback the tape. H I F I ( L/R) H I F I ( L) H I F I ( R) NORMAL Press AUDIO* repeatedly (each press within 5 seconds) to select desired mode. With the proper audio mode setting, your unit can: • Record and playback MTS stereo broadcast (main language) in stereo Hi-Fi. Stereo sound is recorded on the left and right audio tracks and on the video portion of a tape.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. DVD Volume Adjust Some DVDs are recorded in lower average volume levels. For these DVDs, this unit can be set so that the average volume is increased automatically. 1 2 Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU. M A I N MENU LOCK LANGUAGE DVD 53 TV 1 CH CLOCK SELECT : END : ACT I ON 1) Press to select “TV.” 2) Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. V.S.S.
Video/Audio Menu This feature allows easy setting of picture and sound suitable for each program source. Audio Menu Video Menu 1 2 Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU. M A I N MENU LOCK LANGUAGE DVD 53 TV SELECT : END : ACT I ON 3 1 CH CLOCK 1) Press to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.” 2) Press SET to display.
Video/Audio Adjustment *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Audio Adjustment Video Adjustment 1 2 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
Disc Operation Subtitle Language (DVD only) You can select a different subtitle language (if offered) than the one set at the Settings for DVD Operation. (See page 56.) Press SUB TITLE* in Play mode to display the subtitle selection on-screen. 1 Check List Please read “Basic DVD Operation” on page 20. [Subtitle language] [Audio soundtrack language] ENG FRA DEU ITA ESP NLD SVE NOR DAN POR RUS JPN CHI KOR MAL VIE THA • Display disappears after 5 seconds.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. appears on the screen while a When button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Multiple Angle Viewing (DVD only) DVDs may contain scenes shot from multiple camera angles allowing the same scene to be viewed at different angles. You can view these angles, if available, using the ANGLE button.
Disc Operation (continued) Title menu (DVD only) Some DVDs have more than one title, e.g. movies. If the disc offers a title menu, you can select the desired title number. (Operation may vary according to the disc.) 1 T I TLE MENU Dogs Cas t l es Love r s B i r ds Press TITLE* in Play mode to display title screen. 2 T I TLE MENU Dogs Cas t l es Love r s B i r ds B i rds of the world 1) Press or NUMBER key(s) to select a title. 2) Press SET or PLAY to start play.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR, DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Program Play (Video CD/CD) Check List Unit is in TV-VCR mode, press TV/VCR. Video CD or CD is inserted. You can program specific tracks and order of play. 1 2 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU.
Disc Operation (continued) Random Play (Video CD/CD) Tracks are played in a random order. 1 2 Press ACTION* in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. M A I N MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 53 TV If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR, DVD button on the remote and try the button again. 1) Press to select “DVD.” 2) Press SET to display screen.
DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time) and unit information (Repeat Play, Play mode). 1 Check List Unit is in DVD mode, press DVD. Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Display.” • Each press of DISPLAY changes the on-screen display as follows. (Please refer to page 50 or 51.
DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued) Detailed Descriptions of Each On-Screen Display Disc information screen (for DVD) 1. TITLE No. • Select “TITLE,” and press SET*. • Change the No. by pressing or NUMBER keys, and press SET. 1 2 T I TLE : 1 CHAPTER : 12 DVD 1 : 12 : 55 3 4 2. Chapter No. • Select “CHAPTER,” and press SET. • Change the No. by pressing or NUMBER keys, and press SET. SELECT : SET : SET 3. Disc currently being played 4.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Unit information screen • Select “REPEAT”, and press SET. • Change the desired mode during play by pressing , and press SET. a. Repeat Play DVD Video CD/CD CHAPTER REPEAT TRACK REPEAT TITLE REPEAT DISC REPEAT REPEAT OFF REPEAT OFF PLAY REPEAT : CHAPTER a SET : SET END : DISPLAY b. Play mode [Video CD/ CD only] (See page 47 or 48.
MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback Operation This unit can play MP3/WMA/JPEG format CD-R or CD-RW recorded for personal use on a PC, etc. Some discs may not play due to recording condition. 1 2 3 ROOT My favorite Press POWER* on the remote or unit. Press OPEN/CLOSE, and then place an MP3/WMA/JPEG disc into the disc tray. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close. • MP3/WMA/JPEG menu is displayed. • Playback starts automatically (except JPEG files). • CD directory is displayed. CAR1.jpg CAR2.jpg END_WALTZ.
MP3/WMA Playback JPEG Playback to select an MP3/WMA file 1 (Press/ ) in STOP mode. You can play JPEG images. Displayable Image Size: 32x32~7680x7680 pixels 2 • Some JPEG format may not be played back. Do steps 1~3 on page 52. Press SET or PLAY to start playback. ■ Forward/Reverse Search Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- during play. Press PLAY to release. • Search speed, slow at first, increases with each additional press of the button up to 5 levels. ■ Forward/Reverse Track Skip | or SKIP- | during play.
MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback Operation (continued) JPEG Playback - Slide-show - JPEG Playback - Zoom (During JPEG Playback.) You can enlarge specific portions of a JPEG picture and select the zoom ratio using the ZOOM button on the remote. Set Zoom size. Press ZOOM repeatedly to change display as follows. Press STOP to return to the MP3/WMA/JPEG MENU. • You can enlarge the center portion of the image to one of 2 magnifications. • Operation can be done during Rotation (below). X 1.0 (ORIGINAL) X 1.
DVD Lock Feature *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR , DVD button on the remote and try the button again. You can prevent playback of DVDs with a specific rating level which may be unsuitable for children. • Some DVDs are encoded with a rating level. If the disc rating is higher (stricter) than the one you preset, playback will be prohibited. Caution Discs not encoded with a rating level will play even if the jacket states it is for mature audiences.
Settings for DVD Operation 1 2 Press ACTION* in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. M A I N MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 53 TV 3 CH CLOCK SELECT : END : ACT I ON 1 DVD MAIN MENU Check List Unit is in TV-VCR mode, press TV/VCR. SET : SET DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : AUTO TV MODE : 4 : 3 Pan & Scan SELECT SET END 1) Press to select “DVD.” 2) Press SET to display screen. Once initial settings are done, they remain in memory (even after the power is off) until changed.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR , DVD button on the remote and try the button again. AUDIO OUTPUT Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of the unit.
Settings for DVD Operation (continued) STILL MODE Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture. 1 2 Do steps 1 and 2 on page 56. DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : AUTO TV MODE : 4 : 3 Pan & Scan *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. 1) Press * to select “STILL MODE.” 2) Press SET repeatedly for mode.
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO,” “SUBTITLE” and/or “MENUS” (see page 56).
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. • Auto power-off (shut off) occurs after about 5 min. in DVD mode with no operation, or if there is no broadcast signal in TV or Playback mode. Turn the power back on.(P. 21, 33) Power turns itself off... Monitor Correction • Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.
DVD/Video CD/CD Correction Play fails to start even when PLAY is pressed... Play starts but then stops immediately... Picture is distorted during rapid advance or rapid reverse... No Forward/Reverse search play... Play does not start even when title is selected... Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language is not the one selected at the initial settings... • This unit cannot play discs other than DVDs, Video CDs and CDs. • The disc may be dirty and require cleaning. No subtitles...
Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you of a missed operation or provide further instructions.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta ■ Conexión para Ant./Cable Nota Conecte Ant./Cable a la entrada de antena de la TV (VHF/UHF). Ant./Cable VHF/UHF VHF/UHF ■ Conexión para Sistema Digital de Satelite (DSS)/Convertidor de cable Conecte la salida del convertidor de cable la entrada “VFH/UHF” con el RF cable. Convertidor de cable VHF/UHF Ant./Cable VHF/UHF Conecte por favor todas las conexiones del cable o de la antena antes de energizar los aparatos.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta Operaciones básicas para la reproducción (VCR) 1 2 Inserte un cassette. • El videograbador combinado se enciende automáticamente. Presione PLAY. • La reproducción comienza automáticamente si el cassette no tiene la lengüeta para prevención de grabación.
Operaciones básicas del DVD 1 2 Presione POWER en el control remoto o el aparato y luego el boton DVD. Introducir un disco. 1) Presione OPEN/CLOSE. 2) Ponga un disco en la bandeja de disco. • Sujete el disco sin tocar ninguna de sus superficies, póngalo con el lado donde esté impreso el título hacia arriba, alinéelo con las guías y póngalo en su posición apropiada. Disco de 3”(8 cm) Disco de 5” (12 cm) 3 Presione PLAY para Iniciar la reproducción. La bandeja del disco se cierra automáticamente.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta Visión desde otro ángulo [DVD solamente] Algunos discos DVD tienen escenas que han sido filmadas simultáneamente desde un número de ángulos diferentes. Con estos discos, la misma escena podrá verse desde cada uno de estos ángulos diferentes utilizando el botón ANGLE. 1 ANGULO: 1 Presione ANGLE durante la reproducción para visualizar la pantalla de ángulo.
Reproducción programada [Vídeo CD/CD] Reproducción arbitraria [Vídeo CD/CD] Puede usted programar pistas específicas y el orden de reproducción. Las pistas se reproducen de forma arbitraria. 1 1 2 Presione ACTION en el modo paro (STOP) para visualizar MAIN MENU.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta Funcionamiento del DVD utilizando visualizaciones en pantalla Cuando se presiona DISPLAY, la visualización en pantalla muestra la información del disco (título / capítulo / número de lista, tiempo transcurrido de reproducción, audio / idioma del subtítulo, y ángulo) e información (repetir la reproducción, modo reproducción, Karaoke vocal encendido / apagado, etc.). 1 Presione DISPLAY en el modo reproducción o parada para visualizar en pantalla.
Selección de DETENER RASTREO AUTO : Durante el modo de imagen fija se seleccionarán automáticamente “Campo fijo” o “Cuadro fijo” (Fijacion de fabrica) CAMPO : Seleccione este ajuste cuando ocurra “distorsión” en las imagenes, incluso cuando se haya seleccionado “AUTO”. CUADRO : “Cuadro fijo” esta siempre seleccionado. Se utiliza cuando no se puedan ver claramente textos pequeño o patrones finos incluso cuando esté seleccionado “AUTO”.
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 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location).
Index TV / VCR A Accessories ................................................. 4 B C D E F H I L 72 AC Power Plug........................................... 11 ACTION button ...................................... 8, 16 ADD/DLT/CLEAR button........................ 8, 17 Audio Adjustment ...................................... 43 Audio Auto Gain Control (AGC) ................. 42 AUDIO button .................................. 8, 23, 40 Audio Connections ....................................
TV / VCR U Unit, Front/Rear View............................10-11 US MOVIES Ratings.................................. 37 US TV PROGRAMS Ratings ..................... 38 V VCR Lock .................................................. 35 Video Adjustment....................................... 43 Video Menu................................................ 42 V-Chip Control Feature .........................36-39 VHF / UHF Antenna Input Terminal ........... 11 VOLUME UP / DOWN button ................
NOTES 74 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.
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