Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PV DF205 Panasonic
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Information Getting Started TV Operation Disc Operation Information VCR Operation TV/VCR Operation This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-DF205 and PV-DF275. Illustrations in this manual show the PV-DF275. Fea tures may vary, so please read care ful ly.
2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo On your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
3 Getting Started Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Only use those tapes with the mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used.
4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRE CAU TIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO THIS PRODUCT, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
5 Getting Started Getting Started TV and VCR Operation Disc Operation Information Table of Contents Information Getting Started TV Operation Disc Operation Information VCR Operation TV/VCR Operation Before Using .......................................
6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • Insert so the poles (+ and - ) match those in the remote control. • Do not use rechargeable type batteries. 1 Open the cover.
7 Getting Started * A process that allows play on compatible equipment. DVDs that can be played You can play discs with these symbols. Playing DVDs The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions.
8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Remote Control Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 1 OPEN / CLOSE / EJECT When this button is pressed in TV / VCR mode, the tape is ejected.
9 Getting Started F ron t View Unit Buttons <M o d el P V -D F 27 5 u n it s ho wn > 1 56 23 4 78 9 1 0 11 12 1 Buil t In S p ea ke rs Equipp ed w it h 2 fr ont s pea kers . 2 Audi o In pu t Co nn ec to r 2 Co nne ct f ro m oth er c om po nen t.
10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Antenna Connection Connect the cable from the Antenna to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit. Cable Connection Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit.
11 Getting Started Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers.
12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Connect an analog amplifier to enjoy high-quality stereo sound with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz.
13 TV Operation PO W ER AC T IO N SELECT ▲▼◄► / SET EJECT STOP POWER PLAY/REPEAT Tuning TV Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on. Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet. Settings are made automatically. When complete, this screen appears.
14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo To add channel: Select channel with NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT. To delete channel: Select channel with CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys and press ADD/ DLT.
15 TV Operation 4 Press ▲▼ to select “TIME ZONE ADJUST” and press SET to subtract or add hour(s) as necessary. 5 Press ACTION twice to exit. (Only when Auto Clock is set.) 2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “CLOCK.” 3 Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen.
16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo TV Operation Method 1: Press CH ▲▼ . The display will change as follows. Select desired channel: Press CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys.
17 TV Operation You can hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using just the unit’s two front speakers. 1 Press SURROUND. •”SURROUND ON” is displayed. Notes: • Surround sound effect is not available for normal (mono) broadcasts. • The surround effect (TV, VCR mode only) is not output to Audio Output L/R Connector.
18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with a “ ” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow.
19 TV Operation This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 3 modes (TV, VCR Playback, or Disc.) Note: • If no button on the remote or unit is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on, it will turn itself back off. 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen.
20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Closed Caption System Closed Caption is ... This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also allows one to watch programs with the volume muted.
21 TV Operation Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Note: • When a disc supporting closed captions is used, the subtitle and the closed caption may overlap.
22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Video / Audio Setting 1 Perform steps 1 - 5 at left. 2 Press ▲▼ to select “AUDIO MENU.” 3 Press SET to select desired mode.
23 TV Operation 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.” 3 Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. 4 Press ▲▼ to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.” 5 Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen. 6 Press ▲▼ to select “VIDEO ADJUST.
24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before using the VCR 1 Insert a tape. • The unit power comes on automatically. To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes.
25 VCR Operation Recording Television Programs 2 Press CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys to Select Channel. • For “LINE” input, see page 16. 3 Press SPEED to select recording speed. • Selected speed is displayed. 4 Press REC to start recording. • You cannot view another channel during recording.
26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 5 Press PROG to set the program. To Enter More Programs, press ▲▼ to select and SET to set a blank program number, and then repeat step 4.
27 VCR Operation Playing VCR 2 Press PLAY to play a tape. • If tape has no record tab (see page 6), auto play begins. a. Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-.
28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 Press SEARCH in Playback or Stop mode to display INDEX SEARCH screen, and then press NUMBER keys to select the recording number.
29 VCR Operation Insert a tape in Power off mode. Power turns on, → Play. Note: • Playback begins if tape has no record tab. Tape reaches its end Rewind, → Stop.
30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 Insert pre- recorded tape. Insert blank tape with record tab. • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results.
31 TV/VCR Operation V-Chip Control Features 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Notes: • Some rental movies do not include V-Chip data. • Do not forget your secret code.
32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 Press ▲▼ to select “US TV PROGRAMS.” • “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Please refer to page 33 for more details on Canadian tapes or broadcasts.
33 TV/VCR Operation Canadian English Language Ratings 1 Press ▲▼ to select “NEXT PAGE.” 2 Press SET to display screen. 3 Press ▲▼ to select “CANADIAN ENGLISH.” 4 Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” ON: V-Chip Control is activated. OFF: V-Chip Control is deactivated.
34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo G General Audience 8 ANS + Not recommended for young children 13 ANS + Programm.
35 TV/VCR Operation Display Features 1 Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay. When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit mode or channel number will be displayed.
36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE. • If a disc is already inserted, go to step 5. (Depending on the disc, playback may start automatically.) 5 Press PLAY to start play.
37 Disc Operation 1 Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- during play. • Search speed, slow at first, increases with each additional press of the button up to 5 levels. • Starting forward/reverse search during play started from menu on Video CDs may recall menu.
38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Te amo. AUDIO:3 ESP Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch SELECT :AUDIO I love you. AUDIO:1 ENG Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch SELECT :AUDIO Some DVDs have more than one title, e.
39 Disc Operation I love you. T e amo. SUBTITLE: 3 ESP SELECT :SUB TITLE 1 Press AUDIO in Play mode to display the audio screen. 2 Press ◄► to select “VOCAL.
40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Note: • This unit was designed for playback only. DVD-RAM recording is not possible. You can enjoy playing your personally recorded/edited DVD- RAM discs on this unit.
41 Disc Operation Direct Navigator Page1/4 No. Date Length Title SELECT: SET :SET END:TITLE 1 2 3 4 01:00:00 00:30:00 01:30:25 02:00:50 Drama Pana NEWS Tigers vs. Giants Dinosaur 2002/12/24 5:15:41AM 2002/12/25 4:31:49AM 2002/12/25 8:24:25AM 2002/12/25 12:45:00AM 1 Press D.
42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo REPEAT :OFF SURROUND :OFF SELECT: ▲ ▼ SET :SET END:DISPLAY TITLE : 2 CHAPTER: 12 TIME : 01:12:55 SELECT: ▲ ▼ SET :SET NEXT:DISPLAY NUMB ER keys DISPL A Y a.
43 Disc Operation TRACK:12 TIME :00:00:23 PROGRAM PLAY NEXT:DISPLAY REPEAT :OFF SURROUND :OFF SELECT: ▲ ▼ SET :SET END:DISPLAY TRACK:12 TIME :00:00:23 ENTER :0-9 SET :SET NEXT:DISPLAY b.TRACK: Go directly to a preset track number. a.Play mode: When Play mode is set (see pages 45-46), the mode name is displayed.
44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo a.REPEAT MODE: REPEAT MODE can be selected. 1 Press DISPLAY twice in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Display.” 2 Press SET to enter.
45 Disc Operation Notes: • Up to 16 tracks can be programmed. • “ ◄ ” or “ ► ” (depending on disc) indicates additional PROGRAM PLAY screen. Press ▲▼◄► for next or previous screen. • To clear the last programmed track, press ▲▼◄► to move to “CLEAR LAST” and press SET.
46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Tracks are played in random order. 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “DVD.” 3 Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU.
47 Disc Operation ANGLE:2/2 SELECT :ANGLE Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. The effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side if the disc has surround signals recorded on it. 1 Press VSS in Disc mode.
48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU.
49 Disc Operation Language Code List Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665.
50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of the unit. LPCM (DVD) 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU.
51 Disc Operation 4 Press ▲▼ to select “STILL MODE.” 5 Press SET repeatedly for mode. Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION Selecting STILL MODE DVD -V 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU.
52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo These disp lays will aler t yo u to a missed o perat ion or pr ovide fur ther instr uc tions.
53 Information Information Check t he follow ing point s once again i f you are having tr ouble w ith your unit . PR OBLEM CORRE CTION P age Pow er No po we r … Compl etely ins er t Powe r Plug in to an AC outl et. 9 Set PO WER b ut ton to O N . 8-9 Power tur ns it sel f of f.
54 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 Precauciones para los recursos de energía Opérelo solamente usando la fuente de energía indicada en el aparato o en este manual.
55 Information Information Co nexión d e la ant ena Conec te el c able de la antena al ter minal VH F/ UH F de la unidad. Co nexión d el ca bl e Conec te el c able suministr ado por la com pañía de cable loc al al ter minal V HF/ UH F de la unidad.
56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Méto do 3: 1 Pr esi on e ACTIO N pa ra ac ce d er al MENU PRIN CIP AL . 2 Pres ion e ▲▼ ◄ ► para seleccionar “ T V ” , lu ego p re sion e SE T par a acc ed er a l a pa nt all a PREP AR AR .
57 Information Information 2 Pres ion e CH ▲▼ o l as t ecl as NUM BER p ara s el ec cio nar e l ca na l. • Para e ntra da de “ LI NE A” , c ons ulte la pá gina 22. 3 Pr esi on e SPEE D par a se le cc ion ar la velo ci da d de gr ab aci ón (c on sult e la página 8) .
58 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 3 Pres ion e OPEN / CLOSE . • Si ya es tá in ser tado u n disc o, vaya al paso 5. (Dependiendo del disco, la reproducción puede comenzar automátic amente.
59 Information Information Puede c ambiar el i dioma de la banda sonor a, selec ci onado en los ajuste s de funci onamiento del DVD, a un idioma diferente, si está dispo nible. 1 Pr esi on e AUDIO e n el m od o de reproducción para exh ibir la sel ec ció n de a udi o en la p ant a lla .
60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
61 Information Information THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
62 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Note: • De sign s and sp ec i fi ca ti ons a re sub j ec t to cha nge w ith out n o tice.
63 Information Information A Acc essor ies ............................................. 2 ACTION but to n ........................................ 8 AC Power Plug ........................................ 9 AD D / DELET E / CLE A R but ton ...........
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
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