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... any foreign object on the tray. • Keep magnetic objects, such as wax, adhesive tape, etc. Use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to open or remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in unit. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) SERVICE 1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the unit does not...
... any foreign object on the tray. • Keep magnetic objects, such as wax, adhesive tape, etc. Use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to open or remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in unit. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) SERVICE 1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the unit does not...
PVDF204 User Guide
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.... Record/Playback Time Only use of the video heads. Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Break off . Excessive use rechargeable type batteries. Remove if the remote control is detected. Head Cleaning Playing older or damaged tapes may cause a fire. Cleaning is performed each time you load or unload a video cassette. • This feature is recommended.) • Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. mark in , nonchemical head cleaning system that helps...
.... Record/Playback Time Only use of the video heads. Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Break off . Excessive use rechargeable type batteries. Remove if the remote control is detected. Head Cleaning Playing older or damaged tapes may cause a fire. Cleaning is performed each time you load or unload a video cassette. • This feature is recommended.) • Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. mark in , nonchemical head cleaning system that helps...
PVDF204 User Guide
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... clock. In DVD mode, displays disc and unit information. Stops recording or playback. Goes directly to TV/VCR mode. 20 TRACKING DOWN UP / Reduces picture noise during recording. Set to DVD mode. 19 TV/VCR Sets to the desired recording. Displays Play List. (DVD-RAM) 24 SET Sets selected menu. 25 VOLUME UP/DOWN Adjusts volume. 26 PLAY Begins playback. 27 FF/SLOW+ Fast forwards tape and searches next scene. Goes to 3 minutes of tape. 30 SURROUND / VSS Creates a effect. In Playback mode, skips over 1 to next menu screen. Location of Controls...
... clock. In DVD mode, displays disc and unit information. Stops recording or playback. Goes directly to TV/VCR mode. 20 TRACKING DOWN UP / Reduces picture noise during recording. Set to DVD mode. 19 TV/VCR Sets to the desired recording. Displays Play List. (DVD-RAM) 24 SET Sets selected menu. 25 VOLUME UP/DOWN Adjusts volume. 26 PLAY Begins playback. 27 FF/SLOW+ Fast forwards tape and searches next scene. Goes to 3 minutes of tape. 30 SURROUND / VSS Creates a effect. In Playback mode, skips over 1 to next menu screen. Location of Controls...
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... 23 VCR Operation DVD Operation 1 Built In Speakers Equipped with no tape inserted, the clock is not set, or the tape is in motion. Goes to next menu screen. 12 OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. 13 VOLUME UP/DOWN CHANNEL 14 UP/DOWN or TRACKING UP/DOWN INPUT 14' (PV-DF204-K only) Adjusts volume. Reduces picture noise during recording. ON TIMER 22 Indicator (ORANGE) Lights when the On Timer is set. Connect from remote control...
... 23 VCR Operation DVD Operation 1 Built In Speakers Equipped with no tape inserted, the clock is not set, or the tape is in motion. Goes to next menu screen. 12 OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. 13 VOLUME UP/DOWN CHANNEL 14 UP/DOWN or TRACKING UP/DOWN INPUT 14' (PV-DF204-K only) Adjusts volume. Reduces picture noise during recording. ON TIMER 22 Indicator (ORANGE) Lights when the On Timer is set. Connect from remote control...
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....panasonic.com/contactinfo OPTICAL Amplifier with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers. Firmly connect the cable to enjoy surround sound. Connecting the Audio Output Terminal Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with built in Dolby Digital or DTS decoders. Analog connection Connect an amplifier to enjoy high-quality stereo sound with Dolby Digital or DTS decoders to the connector. There are two types...
....panasonic.com/contactinfo OPTICAL Amplifier with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers. Firmly connect the cable to enjoy surround sound. Connecting the Audio Output Terminal Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with built in Dolby Digital or DTS decoders. Analog connection Connect an amplifier to enjoy high-quality stereo sound with Dolby Digital or DTS decoders to the connector. There are two types...
PVDF204 User Guide
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... to be efficiently recorded on a disc. • Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. For your reference: • Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression technique developed by adjusting the Settings for DVD Operation "Selecting AUDIO OUTPUT" (see pages 64-65). US Pat. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of noise that it so that provide full 5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as...
... to be efficiently recorded on a disc. • Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. For your reference: • Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression technique developed by adjusting the Settings for DVD Operation "Selecting AUDIO OUTPUT" (see pages 64-65). US Pat. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of noise that it so that provide full 5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as...
PVDF204 User Guide
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... connection of Antenna/Cable to display SET CLOCK Menu screen. CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING SELECT: SET:SET START :ACTION b. In the same manner, select and set the clock as follows. Initial Setup -Ready to start CLOCK and exit. 18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo If you use a DSS receiver, it to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel...
... connection of Antenna/Cable to display SET CLOCK Menu screen. CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING SELECT: SET:SET START :ACTION b. In the same manner, select and set the clock as follows. Initial Setup -Ready to start CLOCK and exit. 18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo If you use a DSS receiver, it to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel...
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Selecting Input Mode Method 1: Press CH ▲▼. Using the CH/VOL Button Select desired channel: Press CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys. SURROUND Method 3: 1 Press ACTION for SET UP TV screen. LINE 1: Signal of source connected to AV Input terminal 1 is displayed. (Rear of the unit.) LINE 2: Signal of source connected to VHF/UHF terminal is displayed. The display will change as follows. The display will change as follows. SET UP TV CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: SET:SET END...
Selecting Input Mode Method 1: Press CH ▲▼. Using the CH/VOL Button Select desired channel: Press CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys. SURROUND Method 3: 1 Press ACTION for SET UP TV screen. LINE 1: Signal of source connected to AV Input terminal 1 is displayed. (Rear of the unit.) LINE 2: Signal of source connected to VHF/UHF terminal is displayed. The display will change as follows. The display will change as follows. SET UP TV CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: SET:SET END...
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...; Make sure a disc is inserted if Disc Lowest channel CH01 Disc (DVD/CD) mode is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on, it will turn itself back off . 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 Press ▲▼ to select "SLEEP TIMER." 3 Press SET repeatedly to set displays remaining time. 25 ON TIMER 10:--AM CH -- TV Timer Features TV Operation DISPLAY SELECT PROG ADD/DLT SET ON-TIMER Indicator ON-TIMER This unit can be set to automatically power...
...; Make sure a disc is inserted if Disc Lowest channel CH01 Disc (DVD/CD) mode is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on, it will turn itself back off . 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 Press ▲▼ to select "SLEEP TIMER." 3 Press SET repeatedly to set displays remaining time. 25 ON TIMER 10:--AM CH -- TV Timer Features TV Operation DISPLAY SELECT PROG ADD/DLT SET ON-TIMER Indicator ON-TIMER This unit can be set to automatically power...
PVDF204 User Guide
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...select "AUDIO MENU." 3 Press SET to end setup. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO." 5 Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. Video Menu 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press to select "TV." 3 Press SET to display. AUTO Volume level High CD Standard TV TV Volume level High CD Standard TV TV Low Low AUDIO MENU : NORMAL AUDIO MENU : AUTO MOVIE Sound suited to movies. 4 Press ACTION three times to suit the program source. Picture is automatically adjusted to end setup...
...select "AUDIO MENU." 3 Press SET to end setup. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO." 5 Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. Video Menu 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press to select "TV." 3 Press SET to display. AUTO Volume level High CD Standard TV TV Volume level High CD Standard TV TV Low Low AUDIO MENU : NORMAL AUDIO MENU : AUTO MOVIE Sound suited to movies. 4 Press ACTION three times to suit the program source. Picture is automatically adjusted to end setup...
PVDF204 User Guide
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... specific portions of a picture and select the zoom ratio using the ZOOM button on the remote during DVD playback. 1 Press ZOOM repeatedly to one of DVD, Direct Navigator, or Play List is displayed. Information Display DVD-V CD DVD-RAM When DISPLAY is prohibited by the unit or the disc. X1.0 (ORIGINAL) X1.5 (ZOOM1) X2.0 (ZOOM2) SSEELTECT::SET PROGRAM: 1 DVD-VR 01:12:34 SET :SET NEXT:DISPLAY 1st press 2nd ZOOM 1 press ZOOM 2 3rd press SELECT: SET :SET NEXT:DISPLAY 2 Use...
... specific portions of a picture and select the zoom ratio using the ZOOM button on the remote during DVD playback. 1 Press ZOOM repeatedly to one of DVD, Direct Navigator, or Play List is displayed. Information Display DVD-V CD DVD-RAM When DISPLAY is prohibited by the unit or the disc. X1.0 (ORIGINAL) X1.5 (ZOOM1) X2.0 (ZOOM2) SSEELTECT::SET PROGRAM: 1 DVD-VR 01:12:34 SET :SET NEXT:DISPLAY 1st press 2nd ZOOM 1 press ZOOM 2 3rd press SELECT: SET :SET NEXT:DISPLAY 2 Use...
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DVD-RAM Operation POWER SELECT 10 STOP OPEN / CLOSE DVD NUMBER keys PLAYLIST SET PLAY D.NAVI 6 Press PLAYLIST or D.NAVI to eject the disc. Play List Page1/5 No. Disc tray closes automatically. • Play begins from the first program title recorded on this unit. • With Direct Navigator, up to 99 titles (999 scenes) can be displayed. • While DVD MAIN MENU is displayed, Play List and Direct Navigator display will not appear even if PLAYLIST or D.NAVI is not possible...
DVD-RAM Operation POWER SELECT 10 STOP OPEN / CLOSE DVD NUMBER keys PLAYLIST SET PLAY D.NAVI 6 Press PLAYLIST or D.NAVI to eject the disc. Play List Page1/5 No. Disc tray closes automatically. • Play begins from the first program title recorded on this unit. • With Direct Navigator, up to 99 titles (999 scenes) can be displayed. • While DVD MAIN MENU is displayed, Play List and Direct Navigator display will not appear even if PLAYLIST or D.NAVI is not possible...
PVDF204 User Guide
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... last program.) • To clear all programs, Press to move to start play of play , then press CLEAR. DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT STILL MODE :AUTO TV MODE :4:3 Pan&Scan PLAY MODE SELECT SET END : :SET :ACTION 10 Press to select "START." 11 Press SET to "CLEAR ALL" and press SET. (Programs are displayed.) 9 Press SET to set. • Repeat steps 8-9 to display PLAY MODE screen. To cancel, press STOP during play . 1 Press ACTION in the sequence selected. PROGRAM PLAY DISC PROGRAM 1 6 11...
... last program.) • To clear all programs, Press to move to start play of play , then press CLEAR. DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT STILL MODE :AUTO TV MODE :4:3 Pan&Scan PLAY MODE SELECT SET END : :SET :ACTION 10 Press to select "START." 11 Press SET to "CLEAR ALL" and press SET. (Programs are displayed.) 9 Press SET to set. • Repeat steps 8-9 to display PLAY MODE screen. To cancel, press STOP during play . 1 Press ACTION in the sequence selected. PROGRAM PLAY DISC PROGRAM 1 6 11...
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... step 5, then press SET. DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT STILL MODE :AUTO TV MODE :4:3 Pan&Scan PLAY MODE SELECT SET END : :SET :ACTION 6 Press ▲▼ to select "RANDOM PLAY." 7 Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU. Program Repeat Play CD 1 Do steps 1-11 on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. To cancel, select "REPEAT OFF" in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press to select "DVD." 3 Press SET to begin random...
... step 5, then press SET. DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT STILL MODE :AUTO TV MODE :4:3 Pan&Scan PLAY MODE SELECT SET END : :SET :ACTION 6 Press ▲▼ to select "RANDOM PLAY." 7 Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU. Program Repeat Play CD 1 Do steps 1-11 on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. To cancel, select "REPEAT OFF" in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press to select "DVD." 3 Press SET to begin random...
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MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT STILL MODE :AUTO TV MODE :4:3 Pan&Scan SELECT SET END : :SET :ACTION MENUS To select the language used in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press to select "DVD." 3 Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU. 4 Press ▲▼ to select "DISC LANGUAGES." 5 Press SET to display DISC LANGUAGES screen. This means the unit will appear in the language selected at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Settings for DVD Operation ACTION SELECT NUMBER keys SET 6 Press ...
MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT STILL MODE :AUTO TV MODE :4:3 Pan&Scan SELECT SET END : :SET :ACTION MENUS To select the language used in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press to select "DVD." 3 Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU. 4 Press ▲▼ to select "DISC LANGUAGES." 5 Press SET to display DISC LANGUAGES screen. This means the unit will appear in the language selected at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Settings for DVD Operation ACTION SELECT NUMBER keys SET 6 Press ...
PVDF204 User Guide
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... selected. (Factory preset) ON: For dynamic sound even at low volume. Frame: "FRAME" (Frame still) is prohibited by the unit or the disc. DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "PCM." Or, press ACTION three times to display DVD MAIN MENU. • When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is always selected. DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT STILL MODE :AUTO TV MODE :4:3 Pan&Scan SELECT SET...
... selected. (Factory preset) ON: For dynamic sound even at low volume. Frame: "FRAME" (Frame still) is prohibited by the unit or the disc. DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "PCM." Or, press ACTION three times to display DVD MAIN MENU. • When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is always selected. DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT STILL MODE :AUTO TV MODE :4:3 Pan&Scan SELECT SET...
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.... 19 Channel cannot be recorded. Adjust VOLUME control. 22 Poor TV reception... Install a directional antenna. 14 TV programs cannot be controlled... Make sure cassette record tab is no operation, or if there is intact. Try Head Cleaning. Make sure VCR LOCK is set to ON. 11-12 Poor picture with normal sound... buttons cannot be performed... Power PROBLEM No power... Timer recording cannot be selected... Timer recording may cause signal interference. 12 Press TV/VCR for TV-VCR mode. 12 Press DVD for DVD mode. 12 Check remote batteries. 8 68...
.... 19 Channel cannot be recorded. Adjust VOLUME control. 22 Poor TV reception... Install a directional antenna. 14 TV programs cannot be controlled... Make sure cassette record tab is no operation, or if there is intact. Try Head Cleaning. Make sure VCR LOCK is set to ON. 11-12 Poor picture with normal sound... buttons cannot be performed... Power PROBLEM No power... Timer recording cannot be selected... Timer recording may cause signal interference. 12 Press TV/VCR for TV-VCR mode. 12 Press DVD for DVD mode. 12 Check remote batteries. 8 68...
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... the number of times sampling is the resolution shown in number of a connected stereo, etc., you pause a moving picture. Apart from different angles. (ANGLE Indicator lights up of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is converted from different angles. There are about 30 frames shown each second. A regular television shows these fields one disc using the PCM method. Subtitles...
... the number of times sampling is the resolution shown in number of a connected stereo, etc., you pause a moving picture. Apart from different angles. (ANGLE Indicator lights up of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is converted from different angles. There are about 30 frames shown each second. A regular television shows these fields one disc using the PCM method. Subtitles...
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... Blue Screen Display 45 Built In Speakers 12 C Canadian English Language Ratings........ 42 Canadian French Language Ratings ........43 Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress 35 Caption On Mute Feature 27 Cassette Compartment 12 Change Language Setting 21 Changing your secret code 39 Channel & Function Display 45 CHANNEL UP/DOWN button 11 Closed Caption Mode Feature 26 Commercial Skip 33 Connecting the "1, 2" AV Input Terminals . 15 Connecting the Audio Output Terminal ..... 16 Connecting the RF in Terminal 14 Copy...
... Blue Screen Display 45 Built In Speakers 12 C Canadian English Language Ratings........ 42 Canadian French Language Ratings ........43 Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress 35 Caption On Mute Feature 27 Cassette Compartment 12 Change Language Setting 21 Changing your secret code 39 Channel & Function Display 45 CHANNEL UP/DOWN button 11 Closed Caption Mode Feature 26 Commercial Skip 33 Connecting the "1, 2" AV Input Terminals . 15 Connecting the Audio Output Terminal ..... 16 Connecting the RF in Terminal 14 Copy...
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... Region Management Information 10 Remote Control Buttons 11 Remote Sensor 12 Repeat Play 33 Reset all unit Memory Functions 21 RESUME Function 47 Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents : (Recording is not in progress 35 REW/SLOW- button 11 S Safety Precaution 2 Safety Precautions 4 Selecting AUDIO OUTPUT 64 Selecting Input Mode 22 Selecting STILL MODE 65 Selecting TV MODE 66 SELECT button 11 SET button 11 Set Up to Programs 34 SKIP+/CM SKIP/ZERO SEARCH button . 11 SKIP-/SEARCH button 11 Sleep Timer 25 Slow Motion Picture [Disc...
... Region Management Information 10 Remote Control Buttons 11 Remote Sensor 12 Repeat Play 33 Reset all unit Memory Functions 21 RESUME Function 47 Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents : (Recording is not in progress 35 REW/SLOW- button 11 S Safety Precaution 2 Safety Precautions 4 Selecting AUDIO OUTPUT 64 Selecting Input Mode 22 Selecting STILL MODE 65 Selecting TV MODE 66 SELECT button 11 SET button 11 Set Up to Programs 34 SKIP+/CM SKIP/ZERO SEARCH button . 11 SKIP-/SEARCH button 11 Sleep Timer 25 Slow Motion Picture [Disc...