Index

TV / VCR

 

 

A Accessories

4

 

AC Power Plug

11

 

ACTION button

8, 16

 

ADD/DLT/CLEAR button

8, 17

 

Audio Adjustment

43

 

Audio Auto Gain Control (AGC)

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 Caption

24-25

 

CM SKIP/ZERO SEARCH button

8, 32-33

 

Commercial Skip

33

 

Connections

11

 

Connections, Audio

12

 

Connections, DSS / Cable Box

11

 

Connections, Antenna / Cable

11

 

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

19

 

COUNTER RESET button

8, 32

 

Customer Services Directory

71

D DISPLAY button

8, 27

 

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

6

E EJECT button

8-9

 

Eject tape

18

F

Fast Forward

18

 

FF/SLOW+ button

8, 18

 

Forward Search

18

 

Frame by Frame Advance

18

 

Front Panel Indicators

9

 

Function Display

27

H Head Cleaning

6

I

Important Safeguards and Precautions

....... 2

 

Information (Unit, Cassette, Disc)

6-7

 

Initial Setup

14

 

Index Search

30

 

Indicators on the Front Panel

9

 

Input Mode

19

L

Language

16

 

Limited Warranty

70-71

 

Location of Controls

8-11

M MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System

.......... 23

 

MUTE button

8, 22

N NUMBER keys

8, 22

O

100 Key

22

 

One Touch Recording (OTR)

18

 

On-Screen Display (OSD)

27

 

ON-TIMER Indicator

9, 26

 

ON-TIMER with Alarm

26

P Phones

22

 

Playback

18

 

PLAY button

8, 18

 

POWER button

8, 14

 

PROG button

8, 26, 28

 

PROG TIMER Indicator

9, 28

Q Quality Picture

6

R Rapid Tune

22

 

R-TUNE button

8, 22

 

REC button

8, 18

 

REC Indicator

9, 18

 

Rec(ord)

18

 

Record / Playback Speed Settings

4

 

Remote Control Buttons

8

 

Remote Sensor

9

 

Repeat Play

31

 

Reset Language, Channels, Clock

16-17

 

Reset unit

15

 

Reverse Search

18

 

REW/SLOW- button

8, 18

 

Rewind

18

S Safety Precautions

3

 

SEARCH button

8, 30-31

 

Secret Code

36

 

Selecting Input Mode

19

 

SELECT / SET button

8, 16

 

Sleep Timer

26

 

Slow Motion

18

 

Spanish Quick Use Guide

63-69

 

Special VCR Features

34-35

 

Specifications

6

 

SPEED button

8, 18

 

Still Picture

18

 

STILL/PAUSE button

8, 18

 

STOP button

8, 18

 

SURROUND button

8, 41

 

Surround Sound

41

T

Table of Contents

5

 

Tape Erasure Prevention

4

 

Tape Operation

30-33

 

Timer Program Review, Replace, Clear ..... 29

 

Timer Recording

28

 

Timer Recording Cancellation

29

 

Time Zone Adjust

17

 

TRACKING / V-LOCK buttons

6, 8

 

TV Operation

22

 

TV Timer Features

26

 

TV/VCR button

8

 

TV/VCR Status & Clock Display

27

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Panasonic PV-DF203, PV-DF273 manual Index

PV-DF273, PV-DF203 specifications

The Panasonic PV-DF203 and PV-DF273 are notable entries in the realm of consumer electronics, particularly in the category of compact camcorders. Designed to cater to users seeking high-quality video capabilities in a portable format, both models bring together innovative technologies and user-friendly features that appeal to a wide range of videography enthusiasts.

The PV-DF203 is equipped with a 680,000-pixel CCD sensor, delivering sharp and vibrant video images. Its compact size makes it highly portable, while the 10x optical zoom lens ensures that users can capture impressive footage from various distances. The camcorder’s digital signal processing technology enhances video quality, effectively reducing noise and maintaining clarity even in challenging lighting conditions.

On the other hand, the PV-DF273 takes it a step further with a 1.07-megapixel CCD, offering even better image resolution. This model also features a 20x optical zoom, allowing for greater flexibility and enhanced detail when videographing subjects from afar. Both models showcase advanced image stabilization technology, which acts to minimize the effects of shaky hands or movement during recording. This feature is critical for users who often engage in handheld shooting, providing smooth, professional-looking videos.

In terms of usability, both models come with a rotating LCD screen, which aids in framing shots from various angles and enables easy playback. The user interface is intuitive, ensuring that even newcomers can navigate through settings and options with ease. Additionally, both camcorders offer a variety of shooting modes tailored for different environments, including low-light conditions and outdoor settings.

The PV-DF203 and PV-DF273 also present integrated flash memory options, ensuring that users can store a significant amount of footage without the need for additional media. Connectivity is straightforward, with USB and AV outputs that allow for easy transfer of video files to computers or televisions.

In summary, the Panasonic PV-DF203 and PV-DF273 combine impressive imaging technologies, user-friendly designs, and portability, making them excellent choices for hobbyists and budding filmmakers alike. Their capabilities in image quality, zoom range, and stability set a solid foundation for capturing memorable moments with ease and professionalism.