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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. (Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.) This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-DF205 and PV-DF275. Illustrations in this manual show the PV-DF275. Fea tures may vary, so please read care ful ly. -
Page 2: Started Before Using
To order accessories, call toll free 1-800-332-5368. 1 Remote Control (EUR7724020 or EUR7724020R) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Safety Precaution Be sure to read the following cautions carefully. WARNING Never pick unit up by VCR cassette opening. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions/Mesures De Sécurité
Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOIS TURE. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT IN WALL SOCKET. FULLY INSERT. AVERTISSEMENT : AFIN DE PRÉVENIR TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU DE CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL À... -
Page 4: Important Safeguards And Precautions
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo USING THE UNIT Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location, refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these safe guards. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Before Using ... 2 Started Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité ... 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS ... 4 Information ... 6 TV and VCR Location of Controls ... 8 Operation Connections ... 10 Tuning TV ... 13 TV Operation ... -
Page 6: Information
• Keep these time changes in mind when pro gram ming the unit for timer recording. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Head Cleaning Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged. -
Page 7: Disc Handling
Read the disc’s instructions carefully. DVD-R discs Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized* on a Panasonic DVD video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit. DVD-RAM discs DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able to play them. -
Page 8: Location Of Controls
Displays SET PROGRAM screen. You can set 17 PROGRAM Timer Program and On-Timer. 18 DVD Set to DVD mode. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 19 TV/VCR TRACKING UP / DOWN 21 NUMBER Keys... -
Page 9: Rear View
Unit Buttons Front View <Model PV-DF275 unit shown> Built In Speakers Equipped with 2 front speakers. Audio Input Connect from other component. Connector 2 (LINE 2) Cassette Insert VHS tapes here. Compartment Disc Tray Place compatible discs here. Connect an ear phone or Phones Jack headphones. -
Page 10: Connections
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Connecting the “1, 2” AV Input Terminals... -
Page 11: Digital Connection
Connecting the Audio Output Terminal 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. WARNING Don’t place the unit on amplifier or equipment that may become hot. - Page 12 Analog connection Connect an analog amplifier to enjoy high-quality stereo sound with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo IMPORTANT NOTE: Caution for optical digital audio output connector: • Be sure to refer to page 50 regarding output settings of Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM.
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Page 13: Tuning Tv
Tuning TV EJECT POWER ACTION SELECT ▲▼◄►/ CH ▲▼ STOP POWER STOP/EJECT PLAY/REPEAT Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on. Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet. Press POWER on the Remote Control or unit. Auto channel and clock set start. - Page 14 Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen. Press ▲▼ to select “AUTO CLOCK SET,” then press SET. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Manual Clock Setting Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼◄► to select “CLOCK.”...
- Page 15 Time Zone Adjust (Only when Auto Clock is set.) Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼◄► to select “CLOCK.” Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen. Press ▲▼ to select “TIME ZONE ADJUST” and press SET to subtract or add hour(s) as necessary. Press ACTION twice to exit.
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Page 16: Tv Operation
TV CH 69 and CABLE CH 125 represent the highest channels in memory. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Method 2: Press INPUT. The display will change as follows. - Page 17 Rapid Tune Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching. Audio Mute Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound. Press again to restore the previous sound level. Surround Sound System You can hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using just the unit’s two front speakers.
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Page 18: Mts Broadcast / Tv Stereo System
• Each press of AUDIO will change the audio mode as shown below. • “SAP” is selected with first press of AUDIO. < Example > For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays. -
Page 19: Tv Timer Features
TV Timer Features DISPLAY SELECT ▲▼◄►/ PROG ON-TIMER Indicator ON-TIMER This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 3 modes (TV, VCR Playback, or Disc.) Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. Press ▲▼ to select “ON TIMER.” Press SET to display ON TIMER screen. -
Page 20: Closed Caption System
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.” Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press ▲▼ to select “CAPTION”. Press SET to display CAPTION screen. - Page 21 Caption On Mute Feature Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.” Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. Press ▲▼ to select “CAPTION”. Press SET to display CAPTION screen.
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Page 22: Video / Audio Setting
Press ▲▼ to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.” Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press ▲▼ to select “VIDEO MENU.” Press SET repeatedly to select desired mode. - Page 23 Video Adjustment Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.” Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. Press ▲▼ to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.” Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen. Press ▲▼ to select “VIDEO ADJUST.” Press SET to display VIDEO ADJUST screen.
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Page 24: Before Using The Vcr
CH▲▼ STOP STILL/ PAUSE AUDIO PROG Before using VCR Functions Confirm that tape is inserted. Press TV/VCR. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo TV/VCR NUMBER keys ADD/DLT Insert STOP / a tape EJECT... -
Page 25: Recording Television Programs
Recording Television Programs Record On a Tape Insert a tape with record tab. • The unit power comes on automatically. Press CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys to Select Channel. • For “LINE” input, see page 16. Press SPEED to select recording speed. •... -
Page 26: Timer Recording
• PROG TIMER indicator lights up on the unit. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Review, Replace or Clear Program Con tents :... -
Page 27: Playing Vcr
Playing VCR EJECT ACTION REW/SLOW- STOP STILL/PAUSE SEARCH AUDIO Insert STOP / PLAY / a tape EJECT REPEAT Playback a Tape Insert a tape with record tab. (p. 24) • The unit power comes on automatically. Press PLAY to play a tape. •... - Page 28 Select “NORMAL” for linear stereo playback from a recorded tape with Hi Fi disabled. • This screen appears when you press AUDIO during playback. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Index Search Search System is ...
- Page 29 Commercial Skip By pressing CM/ZERO in Playback mode you can skip over 1, 2, or 3 minutes of recorded tape as desired. Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in Playback mode. 1st Press 1 min skip Note: • No indication appears. Auto Playback Insert a tape in Power off mode.
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Page 30: Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)
Press PLAY to start dubbing. Playing Source unit starts playback. Press STOP to stop dubbing. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recording (Editing) unit Insert blank tape with record tab. • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results. -
Page 31: V-Chip Control Features
V-Chip Control Features ACTION SELECT ▲▼◄►/ V-Chip Control Feature is... This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES, US TV PROGRAMS Ratings, Canadian English Language Ratings and Canadian French Language Ratings. Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. - Page 32 Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings. Or, press ACTION three times to exit. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Press ▲▼ to select “US TV PROGRAMS.”...
- Page 33 Canadian English Language Ratings Press ▲▼ to select “NEXT PAGE.” Press SET to display screen. Press ▲▼ to select “CANADIAN ENGLISH.” Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” V-Chip Control is activated. OFF: V-Chip Control is deactivated. Press ▲▼ to select “CHANGE SETTINGS.” Press SET to display screen.
- Page 34 Children 8 years and older General Audience Parental Guidance Viewers 14 years and older Adult Programming For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Canadian French Language Ratings Chart General Audience 8 ANS + Not recommended for young children...
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Page 35: Display Features
Display Features DISPLAY Channel & Function Display When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit mode or channel number will be displayed. Auto Shut Off No broadcast signal in TV mode (Only when Weak Signal Display is set to OFF (See page 17)), or blank tape is played for 5 minutes. -
Page 36: Disc Operation Basic Disc Operation
Disc tray closes automatically. • You may also close the tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE. • Data reading time differs with each disc. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo NUMBER keys MENU PLAY FF/SLOW+... - Page 37 • When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Auto-Power Off function DVD-V Power turns off after unit is in stop mode with wallpaper displayed for about 5 minutes.
- Page 38 Press SET or PLAY to access. • Step 3 not necessary when using NUMBER keys. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Audio Soundtrack Language DVD-V You can change the audio soundtrack language, selected at Settings for DVD Operation, to a different language if available.
- Page 39 • When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Vocal selection for Karaoke discs DVD-V Press AUDIO in Play mode to display the audio screen.
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Page 40: Dvd-Ram Operation
Press PLAY to start play. Disc tray closes automatically. • Play begins from the first program title recorded on the DVD-RAM. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press PLAYLIST or D.NAVI to display Play List OPEN /... - Page 41 • When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Play List If the DVD-RAM features a Play List, your preselected list of favorite scenes is displayed for easy access. (Operation can vary according to how you edited the DVD-RAM.) Press PLAYLIST in Play/Stop mode to display the Play List menu.
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Page 42: Disc Operation -Using Information Screen
Go directly to a preset chapter number. • This function does not work with some discs. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo c.Disc currently being played: The type of disc currently inserted is displayed. - Page 43 • When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Disc information screen 2 Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to display “On- Screen Display.”...
- Page 44 00 : 20 : 00 2 → 0 → 0 → 0 → SET For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Unit information screen 4 Press DISPLAY twice in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Display.”...
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Page 45: Special Disc Operation
Special Disc Operation ACTION SELECT ▲▼◄►/ Program Play You can program specific tracks and order of play. Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼◄► to select “DVD.” Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼ to select “PLAY MODE.”... - Page 46 Press ▲▼ to select “DISC.” Press SET to set mode.To cancel, select “REPEAT OFF” in step 5, then press SET. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Random Play Tracks are played in random order.
- Page 47 • When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. DVD Volume Adjust DVD-V Some DVDs are recorded at lower than average volume levels. For these DVDs, this unit can be set so that the average volume is increased automatically.
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Page 48: Settings For Dvd Operation
Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼ to select “DISC LANGUAGES.” Press SET to display DISC LANGUAGES screen. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press ▲▼ to select an item. Press SET repeatedly for desired language. - Page 49 • When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Language Code List Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582...
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Page 50: Dolby Digital
PCM: When you have connected an amplifier that doesn’t have a built- in dts decoder. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) OFF: Normal audio range is selected. (Factory preset) For dynamic sound even at low volume. - Page 51 • When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Selecting STILL MODE DVD-V Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture. Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU.
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Page 52: Information Warning And Instruction Displays
A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CAUTION If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not set... -
Page 53: Before Requesting Service
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA(7262). To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CORRECTION Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. -
Page 54: Guía Rápida De Uso En Español
• Siga cuidadosamente todas las instrucciones de funcionamiento. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo INSTALACION PARA LA ANTENA AFUERA 1 SEGURIDAD PARA LA INSTALACION DE LA ANTENA Y EL CABLE Un sistema de antena o cable instalado afuera debe de estar apropiadamente incrustado en la tierra para proveer algo de protección... - Page 55 Conexión Notas sobre las conexiones • Desconecte la alimentación de todos los componentes antes de realizar cualquier conexión. • Si los cables necesarios para conectar un componente al sistema no están incluidos con el componente o disponibles opcionalmente, quizás deba adoptar un cable para que se adecue al componente involucrado.
- Page 56 SINTONIZADOR: Se exhibe la señal de la fuente conectada al terminal VHF/UHF. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Uso del botón CH/VOL Seleccione el canal deseado: Presione CH ▲ ▼ o las teclas NUMBER.
- Page 57 Grabación de una cinta 1 Inserte una cinta con marca de grabación. • La alimentación de la unidad se conecta automáticamente. 2 Presione CH ▲ ▼ o las teclas NUMBER para seleccionar el canal. • Para entrada de “LINEA”, consulte la página 3 Presione SPEED para seleccionar la velocidad de grabación (consulte la página 8).
- Page 58 Presione TITLE, MENU o RETURN. 7 Presione OPEN/CLOSE para expulsar el disco. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Uso de las teclas NUMBER DVD-V Cuando se usan teclas NUMBER en el modo de disco, el funcionamiento es diferente que en el modo de televisión.
- Page 59 Idioma de la banda sonora DVD-V Puede cambiar el idioma de la banda sonora, seleccionado en los ajustes de funcionamiento del DVD, a un idioma diferente, si está disponible. 1 Presione AUDIO en el modo de reproducción para exhibir la selección de audio en la pantalla.
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Page 60: Limited Warranty
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) -
Page 61: Customer Services Directory
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 62: Specifications
Note: • Designs and spec i fi ca tions are sub ject to change without no tice. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 20 inch, measured diagonally pure flat Picture Tube (PV-DF205) 27 inch, measured diagonally pure flat Picture Tube (PV-DF275) -
Page 63: Index
Index Accessories ... 2 ACTION button ... 8 AC Power Plug ... 9 ADD/DELETE/CLEAR button ... 8 Add or Delete a Channel ...14 ANGLE button ... 8 Audio Adjustment ... 23 AUDIO button ... 8 Audio Input Connector 1 ... 9 Audio Input Connector 2 ... - Page 64 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Printed in Indonesia Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 LSQT0941 A San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985...