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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual. This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-DF2003-K and PV-DF2703-K. Illustrations in this manual show the PV-DF2703-K. Fea tures may vary, so please read care ful ly. -
Page 2: Tv / Vcr Important Safeguards And Precautions
Important Safeguards and Pre cau tions 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 against built up static charges and INSTALLATION voltage. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Warning : To prevent fi re 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, fully insert. This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS equipment. -
Page 4: Before Using
Before Using Congratulations Loading the Batteries On your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 1) Open the cover. today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fi ll in the information below. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions ................2 TV / VCR Safety Precautions ......................3 Before Using ........................4 Unit & Cassette Information ...................6 Disc Information ......................8 Location of Controls .....................10 Connections........................13 Initial Setup (Ready to Play) ..................16 Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust..........18 Playback a Tape......................20 TV / VCR Record On a Tape......................20... -
Page 6: Unit & Cassette Information
Unit & Cassette Information Features for a Quality Picture Head Cleaning Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually Digital Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for cause video heads to become clogged. optimum picture quality. Head Clog Sensor Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise) During playback this Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to... -
Page 7: Specifi Cations
30 kg (66.1 lbs.) (PV-DF2003-K) Weight 52 kg (114.4 lbs.) (PV-DF2703-K) 604 mm (23-3/4″) x 523 mm (20-5/8″) x 503 mm (19-3/4″) (PV-DF2003-K) Di men sions (W x H x D) 760 mm (29-7/8″) x 651 mm (25-5/8″) x 503 mm (19-3/4″) (PV-DF2703-K) Discs played 12 cm (5″) single-sided, single-layer... -
Page 8: Disc Information
Disc Information Discs that can be played DVD-RAM discs DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions Disc Disc formats supported Disc type for this unit to be able to play them. Logo by this unit • Non-cartridge discs • Discs that can be removed from their Type cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4) DVD-Video... -
Page 9: Disc Handling
Disc Handling Defi nition of Terms Handling precautions Angle • Sticking a label on the disc may impair DVD-R Some DVD discs feature scenes si mul ta ne ous ly playback. shot from different angles. The ANGLE button can • Do not attach sticker to discs. (Do not use discs with be used to view the scene from different angles. -
Page 10: Location Of Controls
Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE See next page. Sets to DVD mode. LIGHT POWER See next page. Turns the unit on or off. DSS/CABLE TV/VCR Sets the remote to control some Sets to TV/VCR mode. basic DSS or Cable box functions. -
Page 11: Indicators On The Front Panel
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 batteries. EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE button: When this button is pressed in TV-VCR mode, the tape is ejected. - Page 12 Location of Controls (continued) Front View of the unit <Model PV-DF2703-K unit shown> 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.
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Page 13: Connections
Rear View of the unit <Model PV-DF2703-K unit shown> Audio/Video Input Connector 1 (LINE 1) Audio Output Connect from other Connector (L/R) component. Pg. 14 Optical digital audio VHF/UHF Antenna output connector Input Terminal Pg. 14 See below. AC Power Plug S-Video Input When plugged into an AC Connector 1 (LINE 1) -
Page 14: Audio Connections
Connections (con tin ued) Audio connections Enjoy the powerful movie theatre and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifi er and speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog. ■ Digital connection ■... - Page 15 Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with the Dolby Surround mark. For information on Panasonic or Technics Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound Decoders please contact your local dealer.
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Page 16: Initial Setup (Ready To Play)
Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on. Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Press on the remote for TV-VCR mode. EJECT Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet. POWER TV-VCR Press POWER* on the remote or unit. -
Page 17: Manual Clock Set
* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button 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 mistake set the clock as follows. -
Page 18: Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Press ACTION* M A I N MENU to display MAIN MENU. LANGUAGE LOCK CLOCK SELECT : SET : SET : ACT I ON ■ Language ■ Channels ■ Clock 1) Press 1) Press 1) Press select “CH.” select “CLOCK.”... -
Page 19: Time Zone Adjust
Time Zone Adjust * Important: If a remote control button does not work 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 NUMBER 1) Press keys... -
Page 20: Record On A Tape
Playback a Tape Record On a Tape Insert a tape with record tab. Check List • The unit power comes on automatically. Cable or antenna is connected. Press CH or NUMBER keys to select Power cord is plugged in. a channel. Insert a cassette. -
Page 21: Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. Connections you’ll Recording (Editing) unit need to make Front Back Playing (Source) VCR R-AUDIO IN1-L VIDEO IN1 S-VIDEO IN1 R-AUDIO OUT-L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN2... -
Page 22: Dvd
Basic DVD Operation Press POWER* on the remote or unit. Check List Cable or antenna is connected. Insert a disc. Power cord is plugged in. • If a disc is already inserted, go to step 3. If unit is connected to an audio amplifi er, turn (Depending on the disc, playback may start the stereo system’s power on. -
Page 23: Forward/Reverse Rapid Scene Search
* 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 • When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the ➞... -
Page 24: Tv / Vcr Tv Operation
* Important: If a remote control button does not work TV Operation when pressed, press the 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. Use CH CH08 NUMBER keys to... -
Page 25: Mts Broadcast/Tv Stereo System
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 with Reduction is required for good an “... -
Page 26: Closed Caption System
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 Closed Caption Mode Selections Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU. Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2 A narration of selected TV 1) Press... -
Page 27: Caption On Mute Feature
* Important: If 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. -
Page 28: Tv Timer Features
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 4 modes (TV, VCR Playback, FM radio, or DVD/Video CD/CD.) You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute alarm that gradually increases in volume. -
Page 29: On-Screen Display (Osd)
On-Screen Display (OSD) * Important: If a remote control button does not work 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. Function Status Channel Current Time Rec Time... -
Page 30: Fm Radio
FM Radio This unit has an FM radio with built-in antenna, 9 station preset, and a band range of 87.5 ~ 108.1 MHz. You can set the On-Timer (page 28) to wake up to your favourite radio station. FM Radio Setup Press FM* on the remote or TV/FM on the unit to display FM radio mode. -
Page 31: Audio Mode For Fm Radio
* Important: If 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 ANTENNA. SET UP V I DEO / AUD I O DVD VOL ADJUST : + 2 2) Press SET to... -
Page 32: Timer Recording
Timer Recording You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you Check List are away. Cable or antenna is connected. Press PROG* to display SET PROGRAM Power cord is plugged in. screen. The clock is set to correct time. The tape is long enough. - Page 33 * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. Review, Replace or Clear Cancel a Timer Recording: Program Contents : ( Recording (Recording is in progress) is not in progress ) Hold down STOP for a few seconds to cancel the Timer...
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Page 34: Tv-Vcr
Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature The Remote Control may be set up to control some basic DSS or Cable box functions. The Universal Remote Control Setup Find your DSS box or Cable box Brand Code Number from one of the charts on the next POWER page. - Page 35 Archer ......44, 06, 01, 120, 05, 63, 126 Oak Sigma ........46, 11, 129, 101 Cableview ... 29, 09, 01, 63, 120, 44, 42, 30, 52, Panasonic ........17, 16, 08, 87, 109 04, 124, 126 Philips.....23, 24, 20, 13, 07, 50, 128, 129 Citizen ....44, 52, 30, 63, 42, 04, 124, 126...
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Page 36: Tape Operation
Tape Operation Search System is ... Repeat Play Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings Set to see a recording over and over. are made, program index and information are also included. -
Page 37: Auto Operation Functions
* 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 ■ 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. -
Page 38: Special Vcr Features
Special VCR Features Weak Signal Display Feature Check List It is necessary to enter TV When “ON” is selected, the picture is displayed even when a broadcast signal is weak or mode by pressing before non-existent. selecting “CH” on the MAIN MENU. -
Page 39: Vcr Lock
* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the 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. In Stop mode, hold down REC on the unit without a... -
Page 40: V-Chip Control Feature
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 Enter Code Setup Blocking to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES, US TV PROGRAMS Ratings, Canadian English Language Ratings and Canadian French Language Ratings. -
Page 41: Us Movies Ratings
* 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, perform “Enter Process of V-Chip Control Feature Secret Code” steps on page 40. Setup Enter Code Blocking... -
Page 42: Us Tv Programs Ratings
V-Chip Control Feature (continued) If LOCK menu is not displayed, do “Enter Process of V-Chip Control Feature Secret Code” steps on page 40. Setup Enter Code Blocking US TV PROGRAMS Ratings US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 1 1) Press * to TV-Y FOR ALL CHILDREN: LOCK select US TV... -
Page 43: Canadian English Language Ratings
* 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 “Enter Process of V-Chip Control Feature Secret Code” steps on page 40. Setup Enter Code Blocking... -
Page 44: Canadian French Language Ratings
V-Chip Control Feature (continued) If LOCK menu is not displayed, do “Enter Process of V-Chip Control Feature Secret Code” steps on page 40. Setup Enter Code Blocking Canadian French Language Ratings Canadian French Language RATINGS General LOCK 1) Press * to US MOV I ES : OFF select NEXT... -
Page 45: Blocking Message
* 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 Enter Code Setup Blocking Message <When V-Chip Control is activated> • If a program or movie exceeds the ratings you have set, a message will appear on a black background and sound is muted. -
Page 46: Audio Features
Audio Features With the proper audio mode Audio Mode for Playback setting, your unit can: Choose the type of sound track for playback. • Record and playback MTS stereo broadcast (main language) in stereo Hi-Fi. Stereo sound is See the “Playback a Tape” section on page recorded on the left and right audio tracks and 20 to playback the tape. -
Page 47: Dvd Volume Adjust
* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. DVD Volume Adjust V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) [DVD mode only] Some DVDs are recorded in lower than average volume levels. -
Page 48: Video/Audio Menu
Video/Audio Menu This feature allows easy setting of picture and sound suitable for each program source. Video Menu Audio Menu Do steps 1 - 3 left. Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press 1) Press SET UP V I DEO / AUD I O M A I N MENU to select “TV.”... -
Page 49: Video/Audio Adjustment
Video/Audio Adjustment * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. Video Adjustment Audio Adjustment Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press 1) Press M A I N MENU... -
Page 50: Dvd
Disc Operation Subtitle Language (DVD only) Check List Please read “Basic DVD Operation” on You can select a different subtitle language (if offered) page 22. than the one set at the Settings for DVD Operation. (See page 66.) Press SUB TITLE* in Play mode to display the subtitle selection on-screen. -
Page 51: Dvd/Video Cd
* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Audio Soundtrack Language (DVD only) Vocal selection for Karaoke discs (DVD/Video CD) You can change the audio soundtrack language, selected at the Settings for DVD Operation, to a different language if available. -
Page 52: Angle Indicator
Disc Operation (continued) Multiple Angle Viewing (DVD only) When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the DVDs may contain scenes shot from multiple camera corresponding operation is prohibited by angles allowing the same scene to be viewed at different the unit or the disc. - Page 53 * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. 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.
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Page 54: Program Play (Video Cd/Cd)
Disc Operation (continued) Program Play (Video CD/CD) Check List You can program specifi c tracks and order of Unit is in TV-VCR mode, press play. Video CD or CD is inserted. Press ACTION* in Stop mode to display Program Repeat Play MAIN MENU. -
Page 55: Random Play (Video Cd/Cd)
* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the , DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Random Play (Video CD/CD) Tracks are played in a random order. Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. -
Page 56: Dvd-Ram Operation (Dvd-Ram Only)
DVD-RAM Operation (DVD-RAM only) You can enjoy playing your personally recorded/edited DVD-RAM discs on this unit. Note • This unit was designed for playback only. DVD-RAM recording is not possible. Play a DVD-RAM OPEN/ Do steps 1 ~ 2 on page 22. CLOSE •... -
Page 57: Play List
* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the , DVD button on the remote and try the button again. 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 MENU in Play/Stop mode to display the Play List menu. -
Page 58: Dvd Operation Using On-Screen Displays
DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show disc Check List information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time) and unit information (Repeat Play, Play mode). Unit is in DVD mode, press DVD. Press DISPLAY* in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Display.”... - Page 59 * 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 ■ Disc information screen (for DVD) T I TLE CHAPTER : 12 01 : 12 : 55 1.TITLE No.
- Page 60 DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued) Detailed Descriptions of Each On-Screen Display ■ Unit information screen • Select “REPEAT”, and press SET*. • Change the desired mode during play by pressing , and press SET. a. Repeat Play CHAPTER TITLE REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT...
- Page 61 * Important: I f a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. For your reference ■ CHAPTER/TITLE REPEAT CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION PLAY (DVD) TITLE chapter chapter chapter CHAPTER REPEAT TITLE REPEAT NORMAL PLAY...
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Page 62: Mp3/Wma/Jpeg Playback Operation
MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback Operation This unit can play MP3/WMA/JPEG format CD-R or CD-RW recorded for Example: If the CD-R/CD-RW personal use on a PC, etc. ROOT fi le hierarchy is displayed on the Some discs may not play due to PC as shown in diagram at left, recording condition. -
Page 63: Jpeg Playback
MP3/WMA Playback JPEG Playback You can play JPEG images. Do steps 1~3 on page 62. Displayable Image Size: 32x32~7680x7680 pixels Press to select an MP3/WMA fi le Note / ) in STOP mode. • Some JPEG format may not be played back. Press SET or PLAY to start playback. - Page 64 MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback Operation (continued) JPEG Playback - Slide-show - JPEG Playback - Zoom - (During JPEG Playback.) (During JPEG Playback.) JPEG fi les are displayed automatically (about You can enlarge specifi c portions of a JPEG every 3 seconds) as a slide-show. picture and select the zoom ratio using the ZOOM button on the remote.
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Page 65: Dvd Dvd Lock Feature
* Important: DVD Lock Feature If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the , DVD button on the remote and try the button again. You can prevent playback of DVDs with a specifi c rating level which may be unsuitable for children. •... -
Page 66: Settings For Dvd Operation
Settings for DVD Operation Once initial settings are done, they remain Press ACTION* in Stop mode to display in memory (even after the power is off) until MAIN MENU. changed. This means the unit will always 1) Press operate under the same conditions (especially M A I N MENU DVDs) each time. -
Page 67: Audio Output
* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the , 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. Do steps 1 and 2 on page 66. -
Page 68: Still Mode
Settings for DVD Operation (continued) * Important: STILL MODE If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture. button on the remote and try the button again. -
Page 69: Tv / Vcr Language Code List
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO,” “SUBTITLE” and/or “MENUS” (see page 66). Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 6565 Afar 7079 Faroese 7678 Lingala 8375 Slovak 7082 French 7679 Laothian 8376 Slovenian 6566 Abkhazian... -
Page 70: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit. Power Correction • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. No power… • Set POWER button to ON. • Auto power-off (shut off) occurs after about 5 min. in DVD mode with no Power turns itself off... - Page 71 DVD/Video CD/CD Correction Play fails to start even • This unit cannot play discs other than DVDs, Video CDs and CDs. when PLAY is pressed... • The disc may be dirty and require cleaning. Play starts but then stops • Be sure disc is installed with label side up. immediately...
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Page 72: Warning And Instruction Displays
Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you of a missed operation or provide further instructions. Caution PLEASE SET If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording or set the On-Timer and the Clock CLOCK BEFORE is not set... (P.18-19) PROGRAMMING CHECK CASSETTE If you press REC, and a cassette is inserted with no record tab... -
Page 73: Limited Warranty/Servicentre List
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. -
Page 74: Index
Index TV / VCR Accessories ..........4 Head Cleaning..........6 AC Power Plug........... 13 Important Safeguards and Precautions ..2 ACTION button ........10, 18 Information (Unit, Cassette)..... 6, 8 Initial Setup..........16 ADD/DLT/CLEAR button...... 10, 19 Audio Adjustment ........49 Index Search .......... - Page 75 TV / VCR Table of Contents......... 5 VCR Lock ..........39 Tape Erasure Prevention ......4 Video Adjustment........49 Tape Operation ........36-37 Video Menu..........48 Timer Program Review, Replace, Clear ..33 V-Chip Control Feature .......40 - 45 Timer Recording ........32 VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal .....
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