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... may vary, so please read these instructions carefully before attempting to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PV-DF203/PV-DF273 • Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on recording conditions. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product. Initial Setup Basic Operation TV Operation Timer Operation Advanced Operation For Your Information LSQT0694A TV/DVD/VCR Combination Operating Instructions Model No. Illustrations in this manual.
... may vary, so please read these instructions carefully before attempting to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PV-DF203/PV-DF273 • Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on recording conditions. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product. Initial Setup Basic Operation TV Operation Timer Operation Advanced Operation For Your Information LSQT0694A TV/DVD/VCR Combination Operating Instructions Model No. Illustrations in this manual.
PVDF203 User Guide
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... CHANGES Do not place unit over or near a heater or radiator, in direct sunlight, inside closed vehicles, in high temperature [over 75% humidity. OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION An outside antenna system well away from power lines and electric light or power circuits so it inspected by a qualified service technician before use of time, disconnect all operating instructions. When installing...
... CHANGES Do not place unit over or near a heater or radiator, in direct sunlight, inside closed vehicles, in high temperature [over 75% humidity. OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION An outside antenna system well away from power lines and electric light or power circuits so it inspected by a qualified service technician before use of time, disconnect all operating instructions. When installing...
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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...
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... Time, select DST : OFF (see "Clock" on the remote or unit. DST (Daylight Saving Time) Unit auto adjusts clock for home and other rights owners. Features for a Quality Picture Digital Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for limited viewing uses only. Press the 3 or 6 NUMBER keys on the remote control or CH on the unit operate as a V-Lock control to Auto Tracking, press POWER off, then on again a few seconds later. V-Lock Control In Still mode...
... Time, select DST : OFF (see "Clock" on the remote or unit. DST (Daylight Saving Time) Unit auto adjusts clock for home and other rights owners. Features for a Quality Picture Digital Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for limited viewing uses only. Press the 3 or 6 NUMBER keys on the remote control or CH on the unit operate as a V-Lock control to Auto Tracking, press POWER off, then on again a few seconds later. V-Lock Control In Still mode...
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... are humid or dusty. • near heat (i.e. Discs that can be played Disc Handling Initial Setup Disc type Disc Logo Disc formats supported by edges as shown. Subtitles Written dialogue which high-quality pictures and sound have been digitally recorded. Time Number The elapsed play these numbers. Video CD CD containing picture and sound with playback control (version 2.0). heater, radiator, etc.). 7 Discs which allow specific tracks to direct sunlight. • that appears on the unit...
... are humid or dusty. • near heat (i.e. Discs that can be played Disc Handling Initial Setup Disc type Disc Logo Disc formats supported by edges as shown. Subtitles Written dialogue which high-quality pictures and sound have been digitally recorded. Time Number The elapsed play these numbers. Video CD CD containing picture and sound with playback control (version 2.0). heater, radiator, etc.). 7 Discs which allow specific tracks to direct sunlight. • that appears on the unit...
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.... MENU Displays DVD menu. ZOOM/COUNTER RESET Enlarges specific portions of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE See next page. REC Records a program. Increases slow motion speed in Still mode. MUTE Mutes the sound instantly. REW/SLOWRewinds tape and searches reverse scene. STILL/PAUSE Pauses picture in Playback mode and frame advance picture in DVD mode. ANGLE Selects the desired angle in Still mode. AUDIO Selects the desired audio mode. Creates a deeper, 3-D sound effect. Location of DVD picture. In Stop mode...
.... MENU Displays DVD menu. ZOOM/COUNTER RESET Enlarges specific portions of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE See next page. REC Records a program. Increases slow motion speed in Still mode. MUTE Mutes the sound instantly. REW/SLOWRewinds tape and searches reverse scene. STILL/PAUSE Pauses picture in Playback mode and frame advance picture in DVD mode. ANGLE Selects the desired angle in Still mode. AUDIO Selects the desired audio mode. Creates a deeper, 3-D sound effect. Location of DVD picture. In Stop mode...
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... unit. Disc Operation STOP Stops playback. Decreases slow motion speed in Still mode. Location of Controls (continued) Front View of the tray. Audio/Video Input Connector 2 (LINE 2) Connect from other component. PLAY Begins playback. STOP Stops playback. Goes to see a recording over and over. CHANNEL UP/DOWN Selects a channel. PLAY Begins playback. Then, prepare a rigid wire (e.g. The tray will eject a little. PAUSE Pauses picture in Playback mode and frame advance picture in Still mode. Increases slow motion speed in Still mode. REPEAT Set to previous menu screen.
... unit. Disc Operation STOP Stops playback. Decreases slow motion speed in Still mode. Location of Controls (continued) Front View of the tray. Audio/Video Input Connector 2 (LINE 2) Connect from other component. PLAY Begins playback. STOP Stops playback. Goes to see a recording over and over. CHANNEL UP/DOWN Selects a channel. PLAY Begins playback. Then, prepare a rigid wire (e.g. The tray will eject a little. PAUSE Pauses picture in Playback mode and frame advance picture in Still mode. Increases slow motion speed in Still mode. REPEAT Set to previous menu screen.
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...) *1 The type of Pro Logic from titles with connection. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. While CDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs are trademarks of the Settings for DVD Operation "AUDIO OUTPUT" (see page 57). If "PCM" is a digital sound compression technique developed by the Settings for DVD Operation "AUDIO OUTPUT." Read through the instructions before proceeding with the Dolby Surround mark. Ensure that provide full 5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as...
...) *1 The type of Pro Logic from titles with connection. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. While CDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs are trademarks of the Settings for DVD Operation "AUDIO OUTPUT" (see page 57). If "PCM" is a digital sound compression technique developed by the Settings for DVD Operation "AUDIO OUTPUT." Read through the instructions before proceeding with the Dolby Surround mark. Ensure that provide full 5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as...
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... OTR can be displayed by Frame picture ➞Press STILL/PAUSE in Still mode. ➞Press PLAY to release. Playback a Tape Record On a Tape Check List Cable or antenna is in Still or Slow mode for 5 minutes, it will stop and/or eject tape. 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...
... OTR can be displayed by Frame picture ➞Press STILL/PAUSE in Still mode. ➞Press PLAY to release. Playback a Tape Record On a Tape Check List Cable or antenna is in Still or Slow mode for 5 minutes, it will stop and/or eject tape. 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...
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... time.) 4 Press PLAY to the S-VIDEO IN connector. b Press to put in Standby mode. c Press to select "INPUT SELECT," and then press to stop dubbing. Press STOP to select "TUNER" or "LINE." d Press ACTION twice to VHS tape using this unit. 19 Playback (Source) 1 Insert pre-recorded tape. Selecting Input Mode Method 1: Press INPUT repeatedly. Recording (Editing) unit Insert blank tape with record tab. • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will change as follows. Channel Number...
... time.) 4 Press PLAY to the S-VIDEO IN connector. b Press to put in Standby mode. c Press to select "INPUT SELECT," and then press to stop dubbing. Press STOP to select "TUNER" or "LINE." d Press ACTION twice to VHS tape using this unit. 19 Playback (Source) 1 Insert pre-recorded tape. Selecting Input Mode Method 1: Press INPUT repeatedly. Recording (Editing) unit Insert blank tape with record tab. • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will change as follows. Channel Number...
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... appear in this space. Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Record : Record normally. DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 2) Press SET to everyone. When the TV station broadcasts information, such as program listings, it will not be displayed. 5 Press ACTION three times to return to select mode. (See left.) Closed Caption Mode Selections Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2 A narration of the screen will not be displayed. Closed Caption System This multi-use system not only allows...
... appear in this space. Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Record : Record normally. DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 2) Press SET to everyone. When the TV station broadcasts information, such as program listings, it will not be displayed. 5 Press ACTION three times to return to select mode. (See left.) Closed Caption Mode Selections Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2 A narration of the screen will not be displayed. Closed Caption System This multi-use system not only allows...
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... SET UP TV screen. 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 caption may be broadcast NO CAP C1 over CAP C1 or C2. SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I ON 4 CAPT I ON CAPT I O DVD VOL ADJUST : +2 1) Press to select...
... SET UP TV screen. 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 caption may be broadcast NO CAP C1 over CAP C1 or C2. SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I ON 4 CAPT I ON CAPT I O DVD VOL ADJUST : +2 1) Press to select...
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... SELECT : END : AUDIO Press to select desired language. Check List Please read "Basic DVD Operation" on the disc, the disc's priority language will appear. by pressing SET. , and press Audio Soundtrack Language (DVD only) You can select a different subtitle language (if offered) than the one function off. (See pages 24 and 25.) • If after 5 seconds. • When no 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...
... SELECT : END : AUDIO Press to select desired language. Check List Please read "Basic DVD Operation" on the disc, the disc's priority language will appear. by pressing SET. , and press Audio Soundtrack Language (DVD only) You can select a different subtitle language (if offered) than the one function off. (See pages 24 and 25.) • If after 5 seconds. • When no 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...
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... & Scan display screen. Advanced Operation 47 d Press SET to display Unit Information screen. b Press DISPLAY to display Disc Information screen. (Disc Information Screen) TRACK : 1 PBC : OFF VIDEO CD 1 : 35 : 12 SET : SET NEXT : DISPLAY c Press DISPLAY again to enter Select mode. work when pressed, press the TV/VCR, DVD button on this page. Cursor move to 15 tracks can program specific tracks and order of play. 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 M A I ON 3 DVD MAIN MENU 1) Press to select "PLAY MODE." 2) Press SET...
... & Scan display screen. Advanced Operation 47 d Press SET to display Unit Information screen. b Press DISPLAY to display Disc Information screen. (Disc Information Screen) TRACK : 1 PBC : OFF VIDEO CD 1 : 35 : 12 SET : SET NEXT : DISPLAY c Press DISPLAY again to enter Select mode. work when pressed, press the TV/VCR, DVD button on this page. Cursor move to 15 tracks can program specific tracks and order of play. 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 M A I ON 3 DVD MAIN MENU 1) Press to select "PLAY MODE." 2) Press SET...
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... DISPLAY again to the disc operation information. DISPLAY NUMBER keys CLEAR SELECT SET 3 1) Press to select the setting. 2) Press SET to set . Notes • When DISPLAY is pressed during play control, the NUMBER keys are also available. • If the number entered is not on the displayed screen. Advanced Operation 49 Check List Unit is in Play or Stop mode to display "On-Screen Display." • Each press of a Video CD with play of DISPLAY changes the on the screen while a button...
... DISPLAY again to the disc operation information. DISPLAY NUMBER keys CLEAR SELECT SET 3 1) Press to select the setting. 2) Press SET to set . Notes • When DISPLAY is pressed during play control, the NUMBER keys are also available. • If the number entered is not on the displayed screen. Advanced Operation 49 Check List Unit is in Play or Stop mode to display "On-Screen Display." • Each press of a Video CD with play of DISPLAY changes the on the screen while a button...
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... preset, playback will play even if the jacket states it is for now, Press to set and a blocked DVD is deactivated. 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 "UNLOCKED." Then, enter your secret code to display LOCK menu. (Perform "Enter Secret Code" steps on the remote and try the button again. You...
... preset, playback will play even if the jacket states it is for now, Press to set and a blocked DVD is deactivated. 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 "UNLOCKED." Then, enter your secret code to display LOCK menu. (Perform "Enter Secret Code" steps on the remote and try the button again. You...
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... DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 531 display screen. English/Spanish/French/Japanese OTHER Other language selection*1 "MENUS" selections (Factory preset: English) To select the language used during playback, the subtitles will appear in the language selected at "AUDIO" setup. TV MODE (See page 58.) To select whether the video material for DVD Operation 1 Press ACTION* in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 M A I L L MODE : AUTO TV MODE : 4 : 3 Pan & Scan 1) Press to select an item. 2) Press SET to exit. Or, press ACTION three times to set the audio output that comes from the digital audio...
... DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 531 display screen. English/Spanish/French/Japanese OTHER Other language selection*1 "MENUS" selections (Factory preset: English) To select the language used during playback, the subtitles will appear in the language selected at "AUDIO" setup. TV MODE (See page 58.) To select whether the video material for DVD Operation 1 Press ACTION* in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 M A I L L MODE : AUTO TV MODE : 4 : 3 Pan & Scan 1) Press to select an item. 2) Press SET to exit. Or, press ACTION three times to set the audio output that comes from the digital audio...
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... blocking signal path. • Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 4) • Make sure VCR LOCK is no Power turns itself off . (P. 35) • Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may not be selected... • • • Press TV/VCR for TV-VCR mode. (P. 18) Press DVD for DVD mode. (P. 20) Check remote batteries. 60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to be recorded. • Set recording Start/Stop times...
... blocking signal path. • Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 4) • Make sure VCR LOCK is no Power turns itself off . (P. 35) • Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may not be selected... • • • Press TV/VCR for TV-VCR mode. (P. 18) Press DVD for DVD mode. (P. 20) Check remote batteries. 60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to be recorded. • Set recording Start/Stop times...
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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...