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Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate, or adjust this product. Please save this manual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. (Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
Important Safeguards and Precautions OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT An outside antenna or cable system must be properly grounded to provide some protection INSTALLATION against built up static charges ANTENNA...
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Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité Warnin 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...
Note : Designs and specifications are subject to change ontally and vertically hanging dots, as well as dot crawl. without notice. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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Disc formats supported by this unit Disc Handling The unit can play back discs bearing any of the following marks: Handling precautions • Only hold disc by edges as shown. 3” (8 cm) disc / 5” (12 cm) disc Fingerprints, dirt, and scratches can cause skipping and distortion.
Skips one chapter or track. Goes to next screen. In Stop mode, goes to the counter Stops playback. “0:00:00”. In Play mode, skips over 1 to 3 minutes of tape. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
Location of Controls (continued) ® Universal Light Tower Illuminated Remote Control LIGHT button: When LIGHT is pressed, (DVD, , DSS/CABLE, CH UP/DOWN, VOL UP/DOWN) buttons will light for 5 seconds for easy button location. If no button is pressed in 5 seconds, the light goes out to conserve the battery. EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE button: When this button is pressed in TV-VCR mode, the tape is ejected.
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PLAY (See page 8.) (See page 8.) TRACKING UP/DOWN SKIP - (See page 8.) (See page 8.) SKIP (See page 8.) VOLUME UP/DOWN (See page 8.) OPEN/CLOSE (See page 8.) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
Location of Controls (continued) Rear View of the unit Audio Output Connector (L/R) Pg. 12 VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal See below. Optical digital audio output connector Pg. 13 AC Power Plug When plugged into an AC outlet, this unit consumes 3.5 W of electric power in OFF condition.
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Unit ➔ Decoder with Dolby Digital ➔ Amplifier ➔ Speaker (digital theater systems) When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or dts are played, Dolby Digital bitstream or dts bitstream is output from the unit Optical digital audio output connector. When the unit is connected to a Dolby Digital decoder or dts decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your home.
2 / 6/ 2 / 6/ 2002 2002 WED WED 12 12 00 00PM PM DST : ON SET T COMPLETED COMPLETED : SET BACK: START : ACT I ON For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button lay) on the remote and try the button again. Manual Clock Set Reset all unit Memory Functions If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually When moving unit to a new location, or if a set the clock as follows.
SET : SET START : ACT I ON : ACT I ON <Example MANUAL For English CLOCK SET screen> 3) Press ACTION to exit. Continued on the next page. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
* Important: If a remote control button does not work Time Zone Adjust when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. Time Zone Adjust 4) Press (Only when Auto Clock is set.) press SET to select NUMBER 1) Press keys...
Operation using unit buttons NUMBER keys PLAY/ REPEAT SELECT Insert a tape. DISPLAY PLAY ACTION FF/SLOW+ REW/SLOW- STOP STILL/ Press to stop REC Indicator PAUSE and/or eject tape. SPEED For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
* Important: If a remote control button does not work Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. Connections you’ll need to make Recording (Editing) unit Playing (Source) VCR R-AUDIO-L VIDEO IN FROM ANT.
Press STOP to stop play. Video CD with playback control... Particular scenes or information can be Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc. interactively selected from a menu that appears on the screen. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
* Important: I f 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 • When appears on the screen while a button search is being operated, it means that the ➔...
Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound. Press again to restore the previous sound level. Phones Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones (not supplied) to the Phones Jack. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System ® Receivable Broadcast Types Equipped with -TV Noise Reduction for true MTS The following are possible audio broadcast types and ® reproduction. -TV Noise on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated Reduction is required for good with an “...
Playback : Start playback. Do above steps to select broadcast over C1, C2, or both. desired caption mode. Also, text contents can vary so you may wish to try different settings. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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* Important: I f a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the 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. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
3. Now, press PROG to end. minutes after unit turns itself on, it “ON TIMER END” briefly appears on-screen. will turn itself back off. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
* Important: If a remote control button does not work On-Screen Display (OSD) when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. TV/VCR Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay. Channel Caption (See page 38.) Function Status Current Time...
“TV.” 2) Press SET LOCK LANGUAGE to display SET CLOCK UP TV screen. Continued on next page. SELECT : SET : SET : ACT I ON For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
* Important: I f a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the FM button on the remote and try the button again. 1) Press SET UP TV select FM CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT : TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO ANTENNA.
• If you’re using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is left on for timer recording. • PROG TIMER Indicator lights up on the unit. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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* Important: I f a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. Review, Replace or Clear Program Cancel a Timer Recording: Contents : ( Recording is not in progress ) (Recording is in progress) Hold down STOP for a few seconds Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 30.
All TV functions, as well as functions of TV-VCR or DVD. Set to DSS CABLE: • Basic VCR functions, e.g. PLAY, REC, etc. • CABLE/DSS function, e.g. POWER, ENTER, NUMBER keys (except 100 key), CH UP/DOWN. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
• If Index Search is started very close to an index mark, that index mark may not be counted in the search. NOTE: indicates start points of each recording. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. Program End Search Locates end point of recording for continuity. Press SEARCH twice in Playback or Stop mode to display PROGRAM END SEARCH screen .
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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. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. Auto Operation Functions I Auto Shut Off No broadcast signal in TV mode (Only when Weak Signal Display is set to OFF.), DVD stop, or blank tape is played for 5 minutes ➔...
: ACT I ON To Make Corrections SET (or ) Press , then to select channel number Press to change, or ADD/DLT to delete. Press ACTION three times to end setup. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. Weak Signal Display Feature Ready Checklist It is necessary to enter TV mode by When “ON” is selected, the picture is displayed even pressing before selecting “CH”...
• Once ratings are set, restricted clear current code. tapes or programs cannot be Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter new code. accessed unless the secret code is entered. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. If LOCK menu is not displayed, do Process of V-Chip Control Feature “Secret Code” steps on pag e 40. Enter Code Setup Blocking...
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TV ratings Ratings in white letters (chart 1), or customize will not be blocked. to a specific content rating (chart 2). Press ACTION four times to exit this mode. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. Process of V-Chip Control Feature Blocking Message Enter Code Setup Blocking <When V-Chip Control is activated> • If a program or movie exceeds the ratings you have set, a message will PROGRAM RAT I NG EXCEEDED...
• To listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback, the unit AUDIO (L/R) jacks must be connected to a stereo amp and speakers. • There may be a difference in audio level between Hi-Fi and normal audio playback. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. Surround Sound System You can hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using just the unit’s two front speakers. Set Surround sound.
AUDIO ADJUST setting will be “STANDARD.” AUDIO MENU : NORMAL AUDIO MENU : AUTO <Audio AGC Example> • AUDIO MENU settings remain in memory. • VIDEO MENU settings do not remain in memory. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
Video / Audio Adjustment Video Adjustment Audio Adjustment Press ACTION to display MAIN Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. MENU. 1) Press 1) Press M A I N MENU M A I N MENU to select “TV.” to select “TV.” 2) Press SET to 2) Press SET to LOCK...
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Number of the audio setting. If this language is not recorded soundtrack language being on the disc, the language recorded will played back. SELECT : SET : SET be heard. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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When appears on the screen while a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. ANGLE Indicator • ANGLE Indicator lights up on the unit when a scene recorded at different angles is detected.
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“CLEAR ALL” and press SET. Repeat step “b” if more (Programs are also cleared when the power is turned off or than one menu. the disc is removed.) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the , DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Program Repeat Play Ready Checklist (Video CD/CD) Unit is in TV-VCR mode, press Video CD or CD is inserted. Do steps 1 through 6 on previous page.
Place unit into Stop mode before performing folder/ file selection (see above right.) Press STOP to stop playing. Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc. The MP3 MENU is closed automatically. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show disc information (title/chapter/track number, Ready Checklist elapsed playing time) and unit information (repeat Unit is in DVD mode, press DVD. play, Play mode). Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Display.”...
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Video CDs with playback control. • When appears on the screen while a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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* Important: I f a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Detailed Descriptions of Each On-Screen Display Unit information screen • Change the desired mode during play by pressing , and press SET.
(white letters) will not be blocked. step 3 on pag e 40, select “OFF” to deactivate DVD Lock or change the rating level. Press ACTION three times to end setup. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
n does not work when Settings for DVD Operation DVD button on the n again. Press ACTION in Stop mode to display Once initial settings are done, they remain in memory (even after power off) until MAIN MENU. changed. This means the unit will always operate under the same conditions 1) Press M A I N MENU...
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2 to setup another item. unit and the listener should be about 3 or 4 Or, press ACTION three times to exit. times the distance between the right and left front speakers. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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tinued) * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. STILL MODE Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture. Do steps 1 and 2 on pag e 57 1) Press...
ACTION, PLAY, SELECT, SET POWER, etc. buttons cannot be • Press DVD for DVD mode. (P. 32) selected... • Press FM for FM mode. (P. 32) • Check remote batteries. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode. If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Call Center for product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA (7262.) To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262.) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
STAINS OR SCRATCHES ON DISC DVD, Video CD or CD... • If you press REC in DVD mode... IT IS PROHIBITED TO COPY DVD/ 18, 19 VIDEO CD/CD TO VHS For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE” and/or “MENUS” (see pag e 57 Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 8375 6565 Afar 7079 Faroese 7678 Slovak Lingala 6566 Abkhazian 7082 French 8376 Slovenian 7679...
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta Conexión de la antena externa Mezclador de banda Desenganche la antena del televisor o de la UHF/VHF (no está (Plano) Cable videograbadora que tuviera anteriormente y incluido) bifubular de 300 conéctela a la parte trasera del registrador ohmios Combinación de TV/DVD/VDR, como se muestra en el diagrama.
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SET T COMPLETED COMPLETED funcionar y salir desde este modo. : SET BACK: START : ACT I ON Por ayuda, llame al 1-800-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a : consumerproducts@panasonic.com ACION COMPLETO ATICA DEL RELOJ Completo Presione CH para salir.
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Operaciones básicas para la Grabación con temporizador reproducción Exhiba FIJAR PROGRAMACION. Inserte un cassette. Presione PROG. • El videograbador combinado se enciende automáticamente. Exhiba F I JAR PROGRAMAC I ON TEMPORIZADOR. Presione PLAY. TEMPOR l ZADOR ENCENDIDO AUTOMATICO 1) Presione LM para •...
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(Para volver a la reproducción normal, presione PLAY.) FIJAR : SET SIGUIENTE: DISPLAY I Para ver en cámara lenta (DVD/Vídeo CD) Presione FF/SLOW+ o REW/SLOW- en el modo de imagen fija. (Para liberar, presione PLAY) Por ayuda, llame al 1-800-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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Selección de vocal para los discos Cambio del idioma de subtítulos de Karaoke [DVD/Video CD] [DVD solamente] EI idioma de los subtítulos seleccionado al hacer las Visualizar la pantalla AUDIO. fijaciones iniciales se puede cambiar por otro idioma Presione AUDIO durante la reproducción. diferente, si éste se encuentra disponible.
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Inglés / Español / Francés : (Fijación de fábrica : inglés) • Para cancelar, presione STOP TERMINAR : ACTION OTRO **** : Se puede seleccionar el otro idioma. durante la reproducción y luego presione CLEAR. Por ayuda, llame al 1-800-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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Selección de DETENER RASTREO Selección de SALIDA DE AUDIO Seleccione “LPCM(DVD)” AUTO : Durante el modo de imagen fija se INACTIVO : Por el conector de salida de audio seleccionarán automáticamente digital solamente sale PCM lineal de “ ” “ ”...
Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it...
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300 Fax (787)768-2910...
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Printed in U.S.A Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. LSQT0521A Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5...