Panasonic PV-DF273, PV-DF203 Customer Services Directory, Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

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Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

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. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’ s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory

For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:

1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. or send e-mail : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.

Accessory Purchases:

1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277 Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (Monday-Friday 6 am-5 pm; Saturday 6 am-10:30 am, PST)

(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787)750-4300 Fax (787)768-2910

As of August 2002

For Your Information

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Contents Model No. PV-DF203/PV-DF273 Initial Setup Basic Operation TV OperationImportant Safeguards and Precautions Region Management Information ExampleInside of product FCC NoticePrevent Accidental Tape Erasure Before UsingTo order accessories, call toll free Loading the BatteriesTable of Contents DST Daylight Saving Time Head Cleaning SpecificationsFeatures for a Quality Picture Information Unit, Cassette, DiscDisc Handling Initial SetupDiscs that can be played Definition of TermsLocation of Controls Remote Control ButtonsModel PV-DF273 unit shown Initial Setup Indicators on the Front PanelEJECT/OPEN/CLOSE button Built In Speaker Front View of the unitDisc Operation Tape OperationInitial SetupConnections Rear View of the unitDigital connection Analog connection Audio connectionsMP3 For your referenceDVD Video CDStop Initial Setup Ready to PlayTV/VCR Power Eject Action Select SET Press TV/VCR on the remote for TV-VCR modePress Action on the remote to display SET Clock Menu screen Reset all unit Memory FunctionsPerform Initial Setup on Manual Clock SetReset Language, Channels, Clock Initial Setup Time Zone AdjustPLAY/REPEAT CH REC Stop Play Still FF/SLOW+ Pause REW/SLOW Operation using unit buttonsPlayback a Tape Record On a Tape Eject Display Number InputMethod Press Input repeatedly Selecting Input ModeCopy Your Tapes Dubbing Playback Source Recording Editing unit3Press Play Open Close Power DVD NumberBasic DVD Operation MenuResume function Auto-Power Off functionPower Rapid Tune Number Mute VOL+/VOL Power Phones CHExample TV Operation Audio Mode for TV ViewingMTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System Receivable Broadcast TypesClosed Caption System Closed Caption Mode FeatureClosed Caption Mode Selections Select SET Caption On Mute FeatureTV Operation Mute ActionON-TIMER Indicator TV Timer FeaturesON-TIMER with Alarm Sleep TimerChannel & Function Display On-Screen Display OSDTV/VCR Status & Clock Display Blue Screen DisplayPress Prog to end Timer RecordingRepeat to set Prog Timer Indicator ExamplePress ADD/DLT ADD/DLT Select SET Stop ProgTo Replace program To Clear programREW FF To cancel, press Play To calculate the Index Number ExampleTape Operation Index SearchPLAY/REPEATdetected Repeat PlayTo turn on To turn OFFPress Counter Display Stop CM/ZERO Counter ResetReset at Zero SearchCommercial Skip Auto Operation FunctionsWeak Signal Display Feature Special VCR FeaturesREC VCR LockEnter Secret Code Chip Control FeatureChip Control Feature is Enter Code Setup BlockingBlocking US Movies RatingsEnter Code Select US TV Press Action three times to exit this modeUS TV Programs Ratings Display Action Select SET Process of V-Chip Control FeatureWhen V-Chip Control is activated Blocking MessageWith the proper audio mode setting, your unit can Audio FeaturesAudio Mode for Playback Audio Mode for RecordingSurround Sound System DVD Volume AdjustDefault S. Virtual Surround Sound DVD onlyAudio Menu Video/Audio MenuVideo Menu Audio MenuAudio Adjustment Video/Audio AdjustmentVideo Adjustment Audio Adjustment Video AdjustmentAudio Soundtrack Language DVD only Disc OperationSubtitle Language DVD only Select SET Angle SUB Title Zoom Audio Angle IndicatorMultiple Angle Viewing DVD only Picture Zoom DVD onlyStop Play Title Title menu DVD onlyDVD menu DVD only Clear Menu Select SETDo steps 1 through 6 on this Program Play Video CD/CDProgram Repeat Play Video CD/CD You can program specific tracks and order of playPress SET to begin Random Play Video CD/CDTracks are played in a random order ClearNumber keys Clear Detailed Descriptions of Each On-Screen Display Normal play Repeat PlayVideo CD/CD Program playExplanation of Icons Play Mode selectionPress OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE to closePause Skip Angle Zoom MP3/WMA PlaybackJpeg Playback Open4th Press 1st Press 2nd Press 3rd Press Jpeg Playback ZoomJpeg Playback Slide-show Jpeg Playback RotationAction Select SET DVD Lock Ratings DVD onlyDisc Languages DVD only Settings for DVD OperationDts selections Action SelectLpcm DVD selections Dolby Digital selectionsFor mode. See below Selecting TV ModePan & Scan Factory preset Letterbox ExampleCode Language Language Code ListBefore Requesting Service DVD/Video CD/CD Please SET To Cancel Timer REC Hold DownFor Timer REC Video Heads MAY Need Cleaning Please Insert Head CleaningConexión para Ant./Cable Realizando Configuración InicialAjuste Manual del Reloj Ajustar de nuevo el relojPresione Speed para seleccionar Operaciones básicas para la Reproducción VCRGrabación con temporizador Operaciones básicas para la grabaciónFor Operaciones básicas del DVDCambio del idioma de subtítulos DVD solamente Cambio del idioma de la pista de sonidoVisión desde otro ángulo DVD solamente Utilización de un menú de títulos DVD solamenteDVD/Video CD Utilización de un menu de DVD DVD solamentePresione para seleccionar Iniciar Presione SET Reproducción programada Vídeo CD/CDReproducción arbitraria Vídeo CD/CD Repita los pasos 1-3 de la Reproduccion programaFuncionamiento del DVD utilizando Visualizaciones en pantallaFijaciones iniciales Selección de Idiomas DEL Disco DVD solamentePresione OPEN/CLOSE y a continuacion Selección de Detener RastreoSelección de 4 3 Preferencia Funcionamiento de la ejecución de MP3/WMA/JPEGCarry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Coverage Parts Labor Service Contact NumberLimited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Customer Services DirectoryIndex US Movies Ratings US TV Programs Ratings Chip Control FeatureSettings for DVD Operation Unit, Front/Rear ViewPage Page Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company LSQT0694A

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.