PVDF203 User Guide
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...;ed service technician. 2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by a qualified electrician. 4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES Ventilation openings in safe operating condition. 2 DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that a thorough safety check be securely connected. - HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only...
...;ed service technician. 2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by a qualified electrician. 4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES Ventilation openings in safe operating condition. 2 DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that a thorough safety check be securely connected. - HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only...
PVDF203 User Guide
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... 23 Closed Caption System 24 TV Timer Features 26 On-Screen Display (OSD 27 TV / VCR Timer Recording 28 TV / VCR DVD DVD TV / VCR Tape Operation 30 Special VCR Features 34 V-Chip Control Feature 36 Audio Features 40 Video/Audio Menu 42 Video/Audio Adjustment 43 Disc Operation 44 DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays 49 MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback Operation 52 DVD Lock Feature 55 Settings for DVD Operation 56 Language Code List 59 Before Requesting Service 60 Warning and Instruction Displays 62 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta 63 Limited Warranty...
... 23 Closed Caption System 24 TV Timer Features 26 On-Screen Display (OSD 27 TV / VCR Timer Recording 28 TV / VCR DVD DVD TV / VCR Tape Operation 30 Special VCR Features 34 V-Chip Control Feature 36 Audio Features 40 Video/Audio Menu 42 Video/Audio Adjustment 43 Disc Operation 44 DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays 49 MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback Operation 52 DVD Lock Feature 55 Settings for DVD Operation 56 Language Code List 59 Before Requesting Service 60 Warning and Instruction Displays 62 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta 63 Limited Warranty...
PVDF203 User Guide
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... remote control or CH on pages 16 and 17). • Keep these time changes in mind when programming the unit for limited viewing uses only. Specifications Display Picture Tube 20 inch measured diagonal pure flat Picture Tube (PV-DF203) 27 inch measured diagonal pure flat Picture Tube (PV-DF273) VCR Video Recording System 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track 1 track (Normal) 2 channel...
... remote control or CH on pages 16 and 17). • Keep these time changes in mind when programming the unit for limited viewing uses only. Specifications Display Picture Tube 20 inch measured diagonal pure flat Picture Tube (PV-DF203) 27 inch measured diagonal pure flat Picture Tube (PV-DF273) VCR Video Recording System 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track 1 track (Normal) 2 channel...
PVDF203 User Guide
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... than 1 disc on the disc Wipe away moisture with playback control (version 2.0). Subtitles Written dialogue which high-quality pictures and sound have been digitally recorded. Video CD CD containing picture and sound with exposed adhesive from tape or left in all cases due to be recorded with two or more than "1" or "ALL" • DVD of PAL system • DVD-ROM • DVD-AUDIO • DVD-RW • DVD+RW...
... than 1 disc on the disc Wipe away moisture with playback control (version 2.0). Subtitles Written dialogue which high-quality pictures and sound have been digitally recorded. Video CD CD containing picture and sound with exposed adhesive from tape or left in all cases due to be recorded with two or more than "1" or "ALL" • DVD of PAL system • DVD-ROM • DVD-AUDIO • DVD-RW • DVD+RW...
PVDF203 User Guide
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... can set Timer Program and On-Timer. RAPID TUNE Displays the last channel you were watching. REC Records a program. NUMBER Keys Selects a channel directly. SELECT Controls navigation around on the screen. STILL/PAUSE Pauses picture in Playback mode and frame advance picture in Still mode. INPUT Select a input source. Resets to "0:00:00" at desired portion of tape. 8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to the desired recording. Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE...
... can set Timer Program and On-Timer. RAPID TUNE Displays the last channel you were watching. REC Records a program. NUMBER Keys Selects a channel directly. SELECT Controls navigation around on the screen. STILL/PAUSE Pauses picture in Playback mode and frame advance picture in Still mode. INPUT Select a input source. Resets to "0:00:00" at desired portion of tape. 8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to the desired recording. Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE...
PVDF203 User Guide
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... In Speaker If the disc cannot be removed, First unplug unit. POWER Turns the unit on or off. FAST FORWARD/SEARCH Fast forwards tape and forward visual search. STOP Stops playback. SKIP Skips one chapter or track. INPUT Select a input source. S-Video Input Connector 2 (LINE 2) Connect from other component with S-Video. PAUSE Pauses picture in Playback mode and frame advance picture in Still mode. PLAY Begins playback. CHANNEL UP/DOWN Selects a channel. Disc Tray Cassette Compartment Phones Jack Connect an earphone or headphones...
... In Speaker If the disc cannot be removed, First unplug unit. POWER Turns the unit on or off. FAST FORWARD/SEARCH Fast forwards tape and forward visual search. STOP Stops playback. SKIP Skips one chapter or track. INPUT Select a input source. S-Video Input Connector 2 (LINE 2) Connect from other component with S-Video. PAUSE Pauses picture in Playback mode and frame advance picture in Still mode. PLAY Begins playback. CHANNEL UP/DOWN Selects a channel. Disc Tray Cassette Compartment Phones Jack Connect an earphone or headphones...
PVDF203 User Guide
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... Setup Check List Turn down the volume, then turn this technique enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc. • Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs. 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...
... Setup Check List Turn down the volume, then turn this technique enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc. • Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs. 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...
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... = Standard Play LP = Long Play SLP = Super Long Play • Selected speed is in progress] Press REC repeatedly to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com in Stop mode ■ Fast forward tape ➞ Press FF/SLOW+ in . 1 Insert a cassette. • The unit power comes on automatically. 2 Press CH or NUMBER keys to select a channel. • For "LINE" input, see bottom of an OTR can be displayed by Frame picture ➞Press...
... = Standard Play LP = Long Play SLP = Super Long Play • Selected speed is in progress] Press REC repeatedly to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com in Stop mode ■ Fast forward tape ➞ Press FF/SLOW+ in . 1 Insert a cassette. • The unit power comes on automatically. 2 Press CH or NUMBER keys to select a channel. • For "LINE" input, see bottom of an OTR can be displayed by Frame picture ➞Press...
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... 'll need to make Recording (Editing) unit Front Back Playing (Source) VCR Basic Operation R-AUDIO OUT-L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN2 L-AUDIO IN2-R S-VIDEO IN2 R-AUDIO IN1-L VIDEO IN1 S-VIDEO IN1 If cables are connected to both connectors (S-VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN), the S-VIDEO signal will be dubbed on the remote and try the button again. Connections you would like to display the VIDEO signals being input to the VIDEO IN connector, do not connect any cables to stop dubbing. Recording...
... 'll need to make Recording (Editing) unit Front Back Playing (Source) VCR Basic Operation R-AUDIO OUT-L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN2 L-AUDIO IN2-R S-VIDEO IN2 R-AUDIO IN1-L VIDEO IN1 S-VIDEO IN1 If cables are connected to both connectors (S-VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN), the S-VIDEO signal will be dubbed on the remote and try the button again. Connections you would like to display the VIDEO signals being input to the VIDEO IN connector, do not connect any cables to stop dubbing. Recording...
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... times to return to select "TV." SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I ON 3 SET UP TV CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT : TUNER SET UP V I DEO / AUD I O DVD VOL ADJUST : +2 SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I ON 1) Press to select "CAPTION." 2) Press SET to display CAPTION screen. 4 CAPT I ON CAPT I ON MODE : CAP C1 CC ON MUTE : CAP C1 SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I N MENU 1) Press to the normal screen. Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2 Most of selected TV programs is recorded automatically. Closed Caption Mode...
... times to return to select "TV." SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I ON 3 SET UP TV CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT : TUNER SET UP V I DEO / AUD I O DVD VOL ADJUST : +2 SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I ON 1) Press to select "CAPTION." 2) Press SET to display CAPTION screen. 4 CAPT I ON CAPT I ON MODE : CAP C1 CC ON MUTE : CAP C1 SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I N MENU 1) Press to the normal screen. Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2 Most of selected TV programs is recorded automatically. Closed Caption Mode...
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.... to select DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 2) Press SET to select "OFF." SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I N MENU 1) Press "TV." CAP C2 Note • When a disc supporting closed caption is pressed for silence. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. TV Operation *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on mute mode off. (See page 44.) 6 Press ACTION three times to return to the normal screen. 7 Press MUTE to mute the sound and display closed captioning...
.... to select DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 2) Press SET to select "OFF." SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I N MENU 1) Press "TV." CAP C2 Note • When a disc supporting closed caption is pressed for silence. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. TV Operation *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on mute mode off. (See page 44.) 6 Press ACTION three times to return to the normal screen. 7 Press MUTE to mute the sound and display closed captioning...
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... subtitles are recorded.) a AUDIO: 1 ENG Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch Hello Press AUDIO in Play mode to display the subtitle selection on-screen. • Display disappears after several presses of the AUDIO button the language does not change, language selection is not recorded on -screen. If this language is not offered on the disc. • Subtitles may overlap. If so, turn one set at the Settings for DVD Operation. (See page 56.) 1 Press SUB TITLE* in Play mode to display the audio selection on the disc, the language recorded...
... subtitles are recorded.) a AUDIO: 1 ENG Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch Hello Press AUDIO in Play mode to display the subtitle selection on-screen. • Display disappears after several presses of the AUDIO button the language does not change, language selection is not recorded on -screen. If this language is not offered on the disc. • Subtitles may overlap. If so, turn one set at the Settings for DVD Operation. (See page 56.) 1 Press SUB TITLE* in Play mode to display the audio selection on the disc, the language recorded...
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... select a track number. (Track numbers on disc are also cleared when the power is turned off or the disc is removed.) Check List Unit is inserted. work when pressed, press the TV/VCR, DVD button on this page. TV CLOCK CH SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I N MENU 1) Press to set . •Repeat step 5 to select another track. •The selected track is added on disc) indicates additional PROGRAM PLAY screen. SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION 4 PLAY MODE SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION 1) Press to select "PROGRAM PLAY." 2) Press SET to display screen. 5 PROGRAM PLAY...
... select a track number. (Track numbers on disc are also cleared when the power is turned off or the disc is removed.) Check List Unit is inserted. work when pressed, press the TV/VCR, DVD button on this page. TV CLOCK CH SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I N MENU 1) Press to set . •Repeat step 5 to select another track. •The selected track is added on disc) indicates additional PROGRAM PLAY screen. SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION 4 PLAY MODE SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION 1) Press to select "PROGRAM PLAY." 2) Press SET to display screen. 5 PROGRAM PLAY...
PVDF203 User Guide
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... disc. Check List Unit is in Play or Stop mode to remove the displayed screen. • When appears on the disc, the entry will have no effect. To return to the disc operation information. 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 Press DISPLAY in DVD mode, press DVD. Notes • When DISPLAY is pressed during play of DISPLAY changes the on the displayed screen...
... disc. Check List Unit is in Play or Stop mode to remove the displayed screen. • When appears on the disc, the entry will have no effect. To return to the disc operation information. 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 Press DISPLAY in DVD mode, press DVD. Notes • When DISPLAY is pressed during play of DISPLAY changes the on the displayed screen...
PVDF203 User Guide
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... SELECT : SET : SET END : DISPLAY 3 1) Press to select UNLOCKED 1 5 rating level. 2 6 3 7 2) Press SET to 7: DVDs for children can be blocked; LEVEL 1: LOCK ALL: Playback of all DVDs, CDs and Video CDs is prohibited. (Use to select "YES" and SET. Then, enter your secret code in TV mode. PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED • Ratings which may differ depending on page 36, select "OFF" to exit. Advanced Operation 55 For these discs, the DVD Lock Ratings will play...
... SELECT : SET : SET END : DISPLAY 3 1) Press to select UNLOCKED 1 5 rating level. 2 6 3 7 2) Press SET to 7: DVDs for children can be blocked; LEVEL 1: LOCK ALL: Playback of all DVDs, CDs and Video CDs is prohibited. (Use to select "YES" and SET. Then, enter your secret code in TV mode. PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED • Ratings which may differ depending on page 36, select "OFF" to exit. Advanced Operation 55 For these discs, the DVD Lock Ratings will play...
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..." selections To select the subtitle language. (Factory preset: AUTO) AUTO: Same language selected for "AUDIO" • If language set for "AUDIO" is in Letterbox style. To make small text or fine patterns clearly visible in a still picture. This means the unit will appear in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 M A I TLE : AUTO MENUS : English SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION 1) Press to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Settings for DVD Operation 1 Press ACTION* in the language selected at "AUDIO" setup. DISC LANGUAGES (DVD only) To select and set the audio output...
..." selections To select the subtitle language. (Factory preset: AUTO) AUTO: Same language selected for "AUDIO" • If language set for "AUDIO" is in Letterbox style. To make small text or fine patterns clearly visible in a still picture. This means the unit will appear in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 M A I TLE : AUTO MENUS : English SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION 1) Press to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Settings for DVD Operation 1 Press ACTION* in the language selected at "AUDIO" setup. DISC LANGUAGES (DVD only) To select and set the audio output...
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... audio range is selected. (Factory preset) ON: For dynamic sound even at low volume, this is output. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR , DVD button on page 56. 2 DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : AUTO TV MODE : 4:3 Pan & Scan SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION 1) Press to select "AUDIO OUTPUT." 2) Press SET to display screen. 3 AUDIO OUTPUT LPCM(DVD) Dolby Digital dts DRC : OFF : Bitstream : Bitstream : OFF SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION 1) Press to select an item. 2) Press SET repeatedly for output...
... audio range is selected. (Factory preset) ON: For dynamic sound even at low volume, this is output. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR , DVD button on page 56. 2 DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : AUTO TV MODE : 4:3 Pan & Scan SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION 1) Press to select "AUDIO OUTPUT." 2) Press SET to display screen. 3 AUDIO OUTPUT LPCM(DVD) Dolby Digital dts DRC : OFF : Bitstream : Bitstream : OFF SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION 1) Press to select an item. 2) Press SET repeatedly for output...
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... in TV or Playback mode. No playback picture, or the playback picture is in the SET UP sound... VCR Correction TV program cannot be recorded. • Set recording Start/Stop times correctly. (P. 28-29) • Timer recording may cause signal interference. Poor picture with normal picture... • Adjust VOLUME control. (P. 22) Poor TV reception... • Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP Video Adjustment. (P. 43) No color or poor color... • Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in DVD mode with your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set...
... in TV or Playback mode. No playback picture, or the playback picture is in the SET UP sound... VCR Correction TV program cannot be recorded. • Set recording Start/Stop times correctly. (P. 28-29) • Timer recording may cause signal interference. Poor picture with normal picture... • Adjust VOLUME control. (P. 22) Poor TV reception... • Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP Video Adjustment. (P. 43) No color or poor color... • Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in DVD mode with your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set...
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... 42 AUDIO button 8, 23, 40 Audio Connections 12 Audio Features 40-41 Audio Menu 42 Audio Mode for Playback 40 Audio Mode for Recording 40 Audio Mode for TV Viewing 23 Audio Mute 22 Audio/Video Input connector (LINE 10, 19 Audio Output Connector (L/R 11-12 Auto Operation Functions 33 B Batteries 4 Before Requesting Service 60-61 Before Using 4 Blocking Message 39 Blue Screen Display 27 Broadcast Types 23 C Cassette Compartment 10 Caption On Mute 25 Channel 16-17, 27 CHANNEL UP / DOWN button 8, 22 Clock 16-17 Closed...
... 42 AUDIO button 8, 23, 40 Audio Connections 12 Audio Features 40-41 Audio Menu 42 Audio Mode for Playback 40 Audio Mode for Recording 40 Audio Mode for TV Viewing 23 Audio Mute 22 Audio/Video Input connector (LINE 10, 19 Audio Output Connector (L/R 11-12 Auto Operation Functions 33 B Batteries 4 Before Requesting Service 60-61 Before Using 4 Blocking Message 39 Blue Screen Display 27 Broadcast Types 23 C Cassette Compartment 10 Caption On Mute 25 Channel 16-17, 27 CHANNEL UP / DOWN button 8, 22 Clock 16-17 Closed...
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... DVD Lock Feature (DVD 55 DVD Lock Ratings (DVD 55 DVD menu (DVD 46 DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays ..... 49 DVD Volume Adjust 41 F Forward / Reverse Chapter / Track skip ...... 21 Forward / Reverse rapid scene search ...... 21 Frame by Frame picture (DVD/Video CD 21 J JPEG Playback 53-54 K Karaoke (DVD/Video CD 45 | L Language Code List 59 M MENU button 8, 46 MP3 Playback 53 Multiple angle viewing (DVD 45 O OPEN / CLOSE button 8, 20 Optical digital audio output connector .....11-13 P Picture Zoom (DVD 45 Play 20 Playback control (Video CDs 21 PLAY button 8, 20 Program...
... DVD Lock Feature (DVD 55 DVD Lock Ratings (DVD 55 DVD menu (DVD 46 DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays ..... 49 DVD Volume Adjust 41 F Forward / Reverse Chapter / Track skip ...... 21 Forward / Reverse rapid scene search ...... 21 Frame by Frame picture (DVD/Video CD 21 J JPEG Playback 53-54 K Karaoke (DVD/Video CD 45 | L Language Code List 59 M MENU button 8, 46 MP3 Playback 53 Multiple angle viewing (DVD 45 O OPEN / CLOSE button 8, 20 Optical digital audio output connector .....11-13 P Picture Zoom (DVD 45 Play 20 Playback control (Video CDs 21 PLAY button 8, 20 Program...