Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PV-DM2792 Panasonic
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Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate, or adjust this product. Please save this manual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. (Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.) LSQT0520A For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.
Important Safeguards and Precautions 2 INST ALLA TION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from power source indicated on unit or in this manual. If uncertain, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify your home power source.
3 Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité W arning : T o prevent fire or shock hazar d, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Caution : T o prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully inser t.
4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before Using Congratulations 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.
5 T able of Contents Initial Setup Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions ........ 2 - 3 Before Using ........................................................................................ 4 Information (Unit, Cassette, Disc) ....
6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Information (Unit, Cassette, Disc) V I DE O HEADS M AY NEED C LEA N I N G P L EASE I NSERT HEAD C LEA N I N G CASSETTE OR REFER T O M A NU AL END : P L AY Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged.
7 Initial Setup Definition of T erms Angle Some DVD discs feature scenes simultaneously shot from different angles. The ANGLE button can be used to view the scene from different angles. (ANGLE Indicator lights up on the unit when a scene recorded at different angles is detected.
8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons DV D Sets to D VD mode. LIGHT See next page. DSS/CABLE Sets the remote to control some basic DDS or Cable bo x functions.
Location of Controls (continued) Remote Sensor ANGLE Indicator Lights up when a scene recorded at different angles is detected. (DVD only). PROG TIMER Indicator Lights up when the unit is set for T imer Recording. It flashes when a Timer Recording has been set with no tape inserted, the clock is not set, or the tape is in motion.
PHONES Connect an earphone or headphones. AUDIO/VIDEO IN Connector Connect from other component. POWER (See page 8.) STOP (See page 8.) PLAY (See page 8.) OPEN/CLOSE (See page 8.) REWIND/SEARCH (See page 8.) SKIP (See page 8.) SKIP (See page 8.) Built-In SpeakerX2 CHANNEL UP/DOWN (See page 8.
Location of Controls (continued) Connections 11 Initial Setup Rear View of the unit AC Power Plug WARNING: Overtightening “Nut type” RF coaxial cables may damage jacks. Finger tighten only. For ANT./Cable Connect the cable from Antenna/Cable to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit.
12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Connections (continued) Amplifier Unit Speaker Speaker AUDIO OUT R L R L AUDIO IN Notes on audi.
13 Initial Setup Unit Optical digital audio cable (optional) Decor der with Dolby Digital/ dts pr ocessing (optional) Amplifier Center speaker F r ont Speaker F r ont Speaker Subwoofer Surr ound speak.
14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet. 2 / 6 / 2002 W ED 12 : 00 P M DST : O N A UTO C L OCK SET CO M P L ETED SETT I N G : CH 1 0 Initial Setup (Ready to Play) 1 Press Power* on the remote or unit.
15 Initial Setup Reset all unit Memory Functions When moving unit to a new location, or if a mistake was made in the Initial Setup section. • Make sure a tape is not inser ted in the unit. Manual Clock Set If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually set the clock as follows.
16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Reset Language, Channels, Clock, 3) Press to select “MANUAL,” then press SET . (For Auto Clock Set, select “AUTO CLOCK SET,” and press SET .
17 Initial Setup T ime Zone Adjust 4) Press and press SET to select and set the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time) . To Make Corrections, repeatedly press to move to error, then correct. 5) Press ACTION twice to start the clock and exit this mode.
18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Operation using unit buttons REC Indicator Insert a tape. Record On a T ape Playback a T ape 1 Insert a tape. Press PLAY* to play a tape. 2 • The unit power comes on automatically.
19 Basic Operation Copy Y our T apes (Dubbing) • Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement. • Please note that some tapes cannot be dubbed on this unit. Also, it is not possible to dub DVD/Video CD/CD to VHS tape using this unit.
20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 5 Press or number key(s) (see below) to select title and press SET to play. Basic DVD Operation Ready Checklist All connections are made. (See page 11.
21 Basic Operation • Please read the disc jacket for operation information. • If a single sided disc is placed in upside down, “PLEASE CHECK THE DISC, AND FOR STAINS OR SCRATCHES ON DISC” is displayed. • Remove disc and press unit POWER off when not in use.
22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com TV Operation 1 Press POWER* on the remote or unit. Using the 100 key When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the number keys, first press the 100 key, and then enter the remaining two digits.
23 TV Operation Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with an “ ” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To change the audio mode for these broadcasts, see the “Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing” section (below.
24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Closed Caption Mode Feature 1 Closed Caption System Closed Caption is ... This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone.
25 TV Operation 1 Caption On Mute Feature Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. is used, the subtitle and the closed caption may overlap. In this case, turn the subtitle or caption on mute mode off.
26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 ON-TIMER with Alarm TV T imer Features Ready Checklist The clock is set to correct time. This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 4 modes (TV, VCR Playback, FM radio, or DVD/Video CD/CD.
27 TV Operation On-Screen Display (OSD) TV/VCR Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY Blue Screen Display When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit mode or channel number will be displayed. (Some station names may also appear if Channel Caption is set.
28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com FM Radio 2 Press a number key * (1~9) to select the FM preset number. 1 To Make Corrections, select station with a number key, then do step 3 again.
29 TV Operation 3 4 For cable TV users “INT” For antenna users “EXT” 2 1 To exit FM mode, press or DVD on the remote. Press a number key (1~9) to select a preset FM number (see FM Radio Setup on page 28). Using FM Radio F M 1 87. 5 M Hz 1 2 : 0 0 P M Press ACTION twice to end setup.
30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Press PROG to end the program. To Enter More Programs, press to select and SET to set a blank program number, and then repeat step 3. Press PROG twice to exit this mode.
31 Timer Operation Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 30. 1 Press PROG twice to exit this mode. 2 3 To Replace program... To Clear program... 4 Press to select the desired program. 1) Press SET to display. 2) Press to select and press SET or to set new program contents.
32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Universal Remote Control is... The Remote Control may be set up to control some basic DSS or Cable box functions.
33 Advanced Operation • In DSS or CABLE mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing number keys for channel selection. • In DSS or CABLE mode, POWER, CH Up/Down, Number Keys, ACTION, P.
34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Search System is ... Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are made, program index and information are also included.
35 Advanced Operation Program End Search Locates end point of recording for continuity. Press SEARCH twice in Playback or Stop mode to display PROGRAM END SEARCH screen . 1 SEARCH START : FF EX I T : SEARCH PROGRAM END SEARCH Press FF to start search.
36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com T ape Operation (continued) Repeat Play Set to see a recording over and over. Zero Search To quickly return to a specific tape counter location. 1 2 Press STOP.
37 Advanced Operation Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in Playback mode. Commercial Skip By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback mode you can skip over 1 to 3 minutes of recorded tape in just a few seconds. • No indication appears. ■ Insert a tape in Power off mode ➔ Power turns on • Playback begins if tape has no record tab.
38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com ANT ENN A : C ABLE A U T O S E T C H A NNE L CAP T I ON W EAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF SELE C T : SET : SET END : ACT I O N SET UP CH A NNE L 1 2 Press ACTION * to display MAIN MENU.
39 Advanced Operation Remote Warning Feature 1 Press ACTION twice to return to normal screen. When Universal Remote Control (page 32) is used, and this feature is set to “ON,” a warning appears whenever an invalid key is pressed in DSS or Cable mode.
40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com V -Chip Control Feature Press ACTION * to display MAIN MENU. Secret Code V-Chip Control Feature is... This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings.
41 Advanced Operation 1 1) Press to select US MOVIES. 2) Press SET to set 3 1) Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. 2) Press SET to set “YES” or “NO.” 4 1) Press to select and SET to set ratings to be blocked. (See ratings chart on this page.) 5 Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (next page).
42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com FV V S L D Fantasy Violence Violence Sexual Situations Adult Language Sexually Suggestive Dialogue TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FOR ALL CHILDREN: Content specifically geared to young viewers ages 2-6.
43 Advanced Operation Blocking Message • If a program or movie exceeds the ratings you have set, a message will appear on a black background and sound is muted. <When V-Chip Control is activated> To View a Blocked Program / Movie [Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control] Enter your secret code (ACCESS CODE) in the Blocking Message screen.
44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com With the proper audio mode setting, your unit can: • record and playback MTS stereo broadcast (main language) in stereo Hi-Fi. Stereo sound is recorded on the left and right audio tracks and on the video portion of a tape.
45 Advanced Operation * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. You can hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using just the unit’s two front speakers. Press SURROUND . • “SURROUND ON” is displayed.
46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Video / Audio Menu * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. 1 Press ACTION * to display MAIN MENU.
47 Advanced Operation 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Audio Adjustment Video Adjustment 6 Press ACTION four times to end setup. 1) Press to select “TV.” 2) Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. 2 M A I N M EN U DVD LOCK CH C L OC K TV LANGUAGE END : ACT I O N SE L E C T : SET : SET 5 3 1 1) Press to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.
48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com AUD I O : 3 ESP Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch SELECT : SET : SET Hola A U DIO: 1 ENG Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch SELECT : SET : SET Hello T e amo • When closed captioning is used along with subtitles, they may overlap.
49 Advanced Operation When appears on the screen while a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. • ANGLE Indicator lights up on the unit when a scene recorded at different angles is detected.
50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Some DVDs have more than one title, e.g. movies. If the disc offers a title menu, you can select the desired title number. (Operation may vary according to the disc.
51 Advanced Operation Ready Checklist Unit is in TV-VCR mode, press . Video CD or CD is inserted. Program Repeat Play (Video CD/CD) d Press SET to enter Select mode. (“REPEAT OFF” will flash.) e Press to select “DISC REPEAT.” (Unit Information Screen) (Unit Information Screen) a Do steps 1 through 6 on previous page.
52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PLAY PLAY MODE : NORMAL 00 : 00 : 00 MP3 MENU ROOT . . VA VA END _ W ALTZ TECHNO DD _ CUB I C POPS N O CTURNE J AZZ N O RN 1 Press POWER on the remote or DECK.
53 Advanced Operation 1 Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Display.” When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time) and unit information (repeat play, Play mode).
54 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued) Detailed Descriptions of Each On-Screen Display 1. TITLE No. • Change the No. by pressing * or the number keys , and press SET .
55 Advanced Operation TITLE chapter chapter chapter CHAPTER REPEAT TITLE REPEAT NORMAL PLAY CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION track track track TRACK REPEAT DISK REPEAT NORMAL PLAY CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION • CHAPTER/TITLE REPEAT PLAY (DVD) • TRACK/DISC REPEAT PLAY (Video CD/CD) For your reference a.
56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 1) Press * to select “DVD LOCK.” 2) Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” DVD Lock Ratings (DVD only) ■ “ON” ➔ DVD Lock is activated.
57 For Your Information DISC LANGUAGES (DVD only) To select and set the language of the audio soundtrack, subtitles, or title/DVD menus for all discs to be played.
58 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com • Make settings according to amplifier connected to optical audio output as shown in above table. • When a dts decoder is not connected, to enjoy dts DVD, please select audio output other than dts at the dts DVD menu screen.
59 For Your Information STILL MODE 1 1) Press to select “STILL MODE.” 2) Press SET repeatedly for mode. (See below) 2 Do steps 1 and 2 on page 57. AUTO: “FIELD” (Field still) or “FRAME” (Frame still) is automatically selected during the still mode.
60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before Requesting Service Remote Control Unit cannot be controlled... ACTION, PLAY, SELECT, SET POWER, etc. buttons cannot be selected... Correction • Aim Remote directly at the remote sensor on the unit.
61 For Your Information DVD/Video CD/CD Play fails to start even when PLA Y is pressed... Play starts but then stops immediately ... Picture is distorted during rapid advance or rapid reverse... No Forward/Reverse search play ... Play does not start even when title is selected.
62 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com W arning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you of a missed operation or provide further instructions.
63 For Your Information Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE” and/or “MENUS” (see page 57).
65 For Your Information Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta Conexión de la antena externa Desenganche la antena del televisor o de la videograbadora que tuviera anteriormente y conéctela a la parte trasera del registrador Combinación de TV/DVD/VDR, como se muestra en el diagrama.
66 Por ayuda, llame al 1-800-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gu í a para r á pida consulta MENU PR I NC I PAL TV V C R IDIOMA C A N A L R E L.
67 For Your Information Operaciones básicas para la reproducción 1 2 ■ Para encontrar una escena en particular Búsqueda hacia adelante ➔ Presione FF/SLOW+ Búsqueda hacia atrás ➔ Presione RE.
68 Por ayuda, llame al 1-800-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a : consumerproducts@panasonic.com ■ Para buscar una escena particular Búsqueda hacia adelante Presione FF/SLOW+ en el modo de reproducción. Búsqueda hacia atrás Presione REW/SLOW- en el modo de reproducción.
69 For Your Information 1 Cambio del idioma de subtítulos [DVD solamente] EI idioma de los subtítulos seleccionado al hacer las fijaciones iniciales se puede cambiar por otro idioma diferente, si éste se encuentra disponible. Presione SUBTITLE durante la reproducción.
70 Por ayuda, llame al 1-800-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Selección de IDIOMAS DEL DISCO [DVD solamente] Seleccionar el artículo deseado.
71 For Your Information AUT O : Durante el modo de imagen fija se seleccionarán automáticamente “ Campo fijo ” o “ Cuadro fijo ” (Fijacion de fabrica) CAMPO : Seleccione este ajuste cuando ocurra “distorsión” en las imagenes, incluso cuando se haya seleccionado “AUTO”.
72 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Index A Accessories ................................................ 4 AC Power Plug ......................................... 10 ACTION button ..
73 For Your Information A ANGLE button ..................................... 8, 49 Angle Indicator ..................................... 9, 49 Auto-Power Off function .......................... 2 1 AUDIO button ...................................... 8, 48 AUDIO OUTPUT .
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