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...800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to protect. Record/Playback Time Only use tapes with the mark in the information below. Accessories Remote Control LSSQ0391 Record Tab Screw driver To record again. Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) Type of Video Cassette T60 T120 T160 1 ... 8 Hours 4 For assistance, please call toll free 1-800-332-5368. Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Break off the tab to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Please fill in this unit. Before Using Congratulations On your purchase of one of your family years of Purchase Dealer Purchased From...
...800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to protect. Record/Playback Time Only use tapes with the mark in the information below. Accessories Remote Control LSSQ0391 Record Tab Screw driver To record again. Tape Speed Setting SP (Standard Play) Type of Video Cassette T60 T120 T160 1 ... 8 Hours 4 For assistance, please call toll free 1-800-332-5368. Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Break off the tab to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Please fill in this unit. Before Using Congratulations On your purchase of one of your family years of Purchase Dealer Purchased From...
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...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...single-sided, double-layer 12 cm (5″) double-sided, double-layer DVD disc (one layer per side) (DVD-Video, DVD-R) 8 cm (3″) single-sided, single-layer 8 cm (3″... In Still mode, the 3 or 6 NUMBER keys on the remote control or CH on pages 16 and 17). • Keep these...: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com To clear message from screen, press PLAY on the unit until...
...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...single-sided, double-layer 12 cm (5″) double-sided, double-layer DVD disc (one layer per side) (DVD-Video, DVD-R) 8 cm (3″) single-sided, single-layer 8 cm (3″... In Still mode, the 3 or 6 NUMBER keys on the remote control or CH on pages 16 and 17). • Keep these...: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com To clear message from screen, press PLAY on the unit until...
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...Controls navigation around on the screen. SET Sets a selected menu. FF/SLOW+ Fast forwards tape and forward visual search. Goes to TV/VCR mode. SURROUND/V.S.S. INPUT Select a input source. TRACKING UP/DOWN Reduces picture noise during Playback and Slow Motion. Cancels an item on .... Selects recording speed of DVD picture. DVD Sets to DVD menu screen. PLAY Begins playback. Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE See next page. Goes directly to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com ADD/DELETE/CLEAR Adds or deletes a channel. In DVD mode, displays disc and ...
...Controls navigation around on the screen. SET Sets a selected menu. FF/SLOW+ Fast forwards tape and forward visual search. Goes to TV/VCR mode. SURROUND/V.S.S. INPUT Select a input source. TRACKING UP/DOWN Reduces picture noise during Playback and Slow Motion. Cancels an item on .... Selects recording speed of DVD picture. DVD Sets to DVD menu screen. PLAY Begins playback. Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE See next page. Goes directly to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com ADD/DELETE/CLEAR Adds or deletes a channel. In DVD mode, displays disc and ...
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Pg 45. Pg 28. 9 In Rec Pause or OTR Pause mode, the indicator flashes. This button is set. Pg 26. Remote Sensor ON TIMER Indicator (ORANGE) Lights when the On Timer is inoperative if pressed during recording. Pg 18. Indicators on the Front Panel REC Indicator (... no tape inserted, the clock is not set for Timer Recording. Initial Setup EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE button: When this button is pressed in TV-VCR mode, the tape is in DVD mode, the disc tray opens or closes. ANGLE Indicator (RED) Lights when a scene recorded at a different angles is set , or the tape...
Pg 45. Pg 28. 9 In Rec Pause or OTR Pause mode, the indicator flashes. This button is set. Pg 26. Remote Sensor ON TIMER Indicator (ORANGE) Lights when the On Timer is inoperative if pressed during recording. Pg 18. Indicators on the Front Panel REC Indicator (... no tape inserted, the clock is not set for Timer Recording. Initial Setup EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE button: When this button is pressed in TV-VCR mode, the tape is in DVD mode, the disc tray opens or closes. ANGLE Indicator (RED) Lights when a scene recorded at a different angles is set , or the tape...
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...settings manually. (See pages 16-17.) 14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to Play) Press TV/VCR on the remote for TV-VCR mode. 1 Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet. AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY 3 Settings are ... automatically. If you use a DSS receiver, it to Play) Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on the remote or unit. Initial Setup (Ready to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com AUTO CLOCK SET I S I NCOMPLETE PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACT I ON KEY STOP Notes • Function buttons...
...settings manually. (See pages 16-17.) 14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to Play) Press TV/VCR on the remote for TV-VCR mode. 1 Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet. AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY 3 Settings are ... automatically. If you use a DSS receiver, it to Play) Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on the remote or unit. Initial Setup (Ready to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com AUTO CLOCK SET I S I NCOMPLETE PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACT I ON KEY STOP Notes • Function buttons...
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..." warning. 3 Press ACTION twice to the point of cable entry as follows. 1 Press ACTION on . Initial Setup *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR the remote and try the button again. THU 2 Press and hold both PLAY and FF on Manual Clock Set If AUTO CLOCK... SET was made in the Initial Setup section. • Make sure a tape is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers attention to ...
..." warning. 3 Press ACTION twice to the point of cable entry as follows. 1 Press ACTION on . Initial Setup *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR the remote and try the button again. THU 2 Press and hold both PLAY and FF on Manual Clock Set If AUTO CLOCK... SET was made in the Initial Setup section. • Make sure a tape is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers attention to ...
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...ACT I ON 2) Press SET. CHANNEL 08 DELE TED 17 CHANNEL 08 ADDED To delete channel: Select channel with NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT. M A I N MENU DVD TV LOCK LANGUAGE 531 CLOCK CH SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I ON 3) Press to select "TIME ZONE ADJUST" and press or to subtract or add hour...month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time). Initial Setup Time Zone Adjust *IfIamrpeomrtoatentc:ontrol button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. 4) Press and press SET to select and set .) 1) Press to select "CLOCK."
...ACT I ON 2) Press SET. CHANNEL 08 DELE TED 17 CHANNEL 08 ADDED To delete channel: Select channel with NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT. M A I N MENU DVD TV LOCK LANGUAGE 531 CLOCK CH SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I ON 3) Press to select "TIME ZONE ADJUST" and press or to subtract or add hour...month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time). Initial Setup Time Zone Adjust *IfIamrpeomrtoatentc:ontrol button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. 4) Press and press SET to select and set .) 1) Press to select "CLOCK."
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...9632; Fast forward tape ➞ Press FF/SLOW+ in Stop mode ■ Eject tape ➞ Press EJECT on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the unit. SP = Standard Play LP = Long Play SLP = Super Long Play • Selected speed... tab. • The unit power comes on automatically. Record tab To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from DVD/Video CD/CD to VHS tape using unit buttons PLAY/REPEAT Insert a tape. Notes • It is displayed. 4 Press...assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Power cord is connected.
...9632; Fast forward tape ➞ Press FF/SLOW+ in Stop mode ■ Eject tape ➞ Press EJECT on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the unit. SP = Standard Play LP = Long Play SLP = Super Long Play • Selected speed... tab. • The unit power comes on automatically. Record tab To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from DVD/Video CD/CD to VHS tape using unit buttons PLAY/REPEAT Insert a tape. Notes • It is displayed. 4 Press...assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Power cord is connected.
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.... 19 The display will have poor quality results. 2 Select "LINE" mode. Also, it is not possible to dub DVD/Video CD/CD to select "TV," then press ACTION for MAIN MENU. Recording (Editing) unit Insert blank tape with record tab. • Dubbing tapes protected...Press PLAY to stop dubbing. Caution LINE2 LINE1 123 (CABLE) (TV) 125 or 69 Method 3: a Press ACTION for SET UP TV screen. Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on this unit. Selecting Input Mode Method 1: Press INPUT...
.... 19 The display will have poor quality results. 2 Select "LINE" mode. Also, it is not possible to dub DVD/Video CD/CD to select "TV," then press ACTION for MAIN MENU. Recording (Editing) unit Insert blank tape with record tab. • Dubbing tapes protected...Press PLAY to stop dubbing. Caution LINE2 LINE1 123 (CABLE) (TV) 125 or 69 Method 3: a Press ACTION for SET UP TV screen. Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on this unit. Selecting Input Mode Method 1: Press INPUT...
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...OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc. 20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to step 3. (Depending on the remote or unit. 2 Insert a disc. • If a disc is plugged in. Particular scenes or information can be interactively selected from a menu that...•••100➞1➞2➞3 Press SKIP+ or SKIP- | to go to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com May include multiple camera angles, stories, etc. *2 Video CD with all discs. Basic DVD Operation Check List Cable or antenna is not necessary when using unit buttons 3Press PLAY. 2 2 6 ...
...OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc. 20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to step 3. (Depending on the remote or unit. 2 Insert a disc. • If a disc is plugged in. Particular scenes or information can be interactively selected from a menu that...•••100➞1➞2➞3 Press SKIP+ or SKIP- | to go to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com May include multiple camera angles, stories, etc. *2 Video CD with all discs. Basic DVD Operation Check List Cable or antenna is not necessary when using unit buttons 3Press PLAY. 2 2 6 ...
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... Now, go to clear menu display when finished with menu. 21 Basic Operation *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/...screen). Notes • Please read the disc jacket for operation information. • If a single sided disc is done. Each press skips a chapter (DVD) or track (Video CD/CD). Enjoy Video CDs featuring playback control without using menus (Video CDs only) 1. Do steps 1-3 (previous page). Each...
... Now, go to clear menu display when finished with menu. 21 Basic Operation *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/...screen). Notes • Please read the disc jacket for operation information. • If a single sided disc is done. Each press skips a chapter (DVD) or track (Video CD/CD). Enjoy Video CDs featuring playback control without using menus (Video CDs only) 1. Do steps 1-3 (previous page). Each...
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... enter the remaining two digits. ■ Rapid Tune Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching. ■ Audio Mute Press MUTE to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com TV Operation *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. 1 Press POWER* on the...
... enter the remaining two digits. ■ Rapid Tune Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching. ■ Audio Mute Press MUTE to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com TV Operation *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. 1 Press POWER* on the...
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.... to select DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 2) Press SET to select desired mode. • Each press of SET will change the display as shown left. • The caption may overlap. 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...
.... to select DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 2) Press SET to select desired mode. • Each press of SET will change the display as shown left. • The caption may overlap. 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...
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...back off. 26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com "ON TIMER END" briefly appears on-screen. ON-TIMER Indicator Sleep Timer This unit can also...combine the On-Timer with sleep timer set displays remaining time. Note • If no button on the remote or unit (including a button used to turn itself on, it will gradually increase in volume for auto... Alarm This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 3 modes (TV, VCR Playback, or DVD/Video CD/CD.) You can be set for one minute or until 00 appears. 3...
...back off. 26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com "ON TIMER END" briefly appears on-screen. ON-TIMER Indicator Sleep Timer This unit can also...combine the On-Timer with sleep timer set displays remaining time. Note • If no button on the remote or unit (including a button used to turn itself on, it will gradually increase in volume for auto... Alarm This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 3 modes (TV, VCR Playback, or DVD/Video CD/CD.) You can be set for one minute or until 00 appears. 3...
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CH08 PLAY 27 TV/VCR Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to "OFF" (see page 34), the screen will be displayed. PROG Channel & Function Display When a function button is pressed (PLAY, ... in Playback mode, or when the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the Weak Signal Display Feature set to display or remove the overlay. TV Operation 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.
CH08 PLAY 27 TV/VCR Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to "OFF" (see page 34), the screen will be displayed. PROG Channel & Function Display When a function button is pressed (PLAY, ... in Playback mode, or when the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the Weak Signal Display Feature set to display or remove the overlay. TV Operation 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.
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... a cassette with record tab is loaded and the unit is in progress) 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the remote and try the button again. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on page 28. 2 Press to select the desired program. Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is not in...
... a cassette with record tab is loaded and the unit is in progress) 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the remote and try the button again. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on page 28. 2 Press to select the desired program. Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is not in...
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Note • For repeat play in Playback mode to select "REPEAT ON." Advanced Operation 31 PLAY REPEAT ON PLAY/REPEAT To turn "OFF," repeat above to see page 51. Repeat Play Set to select "REPEAT OFF." • Playback repeats when tape end is reached or an unrecorded portion longer than 30 seconds is detected. To turn "ON," press PLAY/REPEAT on the remote and try the button again. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the unit repeatedly in DVD mode, see a recording over and over.
Note • For repeat play in Playback mode to select "REPEAT ON." Advanced Operation 31 PLAY REPEAT ON PLAY/REPEAT To turn "OFF," repeat above to see page 51. Repeat Play Set to select "REPEAT OFF." • Playback repeats when tape end is reached or an unrecorded portion longer than 30 seconds is detected. To turn "ON," press PLAY/REPEAT on the remote and try the button again. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the unit repeatedly in DVD mode, see a recording over and over.
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.../ZERO repeatedly to 3 minutes of recorded tape in Playback mode. • No indication appears. *Important: If a remote control button does not remote and try the button again. work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the 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. ...
.../ZERO repeatedly to 3 minutes of recorded tape in Playback mode. • No indication appears. *Important: If a remote control button does not remote and try the button again. work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the 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. ...
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*Important: If a the remote remote control button does not work and try the button again. REC • VCR Lock is canceled automatically after about 24 hours if clock is set. VCR LOCK ACT I VATED VCR LOCK OFF In Stop mode, hold down REC on VCR Lock All operations are prohibited... except Timer recording and tape eject. Useful for 7 seconds to turn "ON." (Please ignore "NO CASSETTE" warning.) Repeat above with small children. Advanced Operation 35 when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the unit without...
*Important: If a the remote remote control button does not work and try the button again. REC • VCR Lock is canceled automatically after about 24 hours if clock is set. VCR LOCK ACT I VATED VCR LOCK OFF In Stop mode, hold down REC on VCR Lock All operations are prohibited... except Timer recording and tape eject. Useful for 7 seconds to turn "ON." (Please ignore "NO CASSETTE" warning.) Repeat above with small children. Advanced Operation 35 when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the unit without...
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...not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on this page.) Advanced Operation 5 Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (page 38). PARENTAL GUIDANCE: PG Some material may be blocked. (See ratings chart on the remote and try the button again. ... set "YES" or "NO." Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts. 2 LOCK US MOVIES : 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 MOVIES. 2) ...
...not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on this page.) Advanced Operation 5 Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (page 38). PARENTAL GUIDANCE: PG Some material may be blocked. (See ratings chart on the remote and try the button again. ... set "YES" or "NO." Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts. 2 LOCK US MOVIES : 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 MOVIES. 2) ...