Panasonic PV-DF204, PV-DF274 operating instructions Before Requesting Service, Problem Correction

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Before Requesting Service

Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit.

Power

Monitor

VCR

Remote Control

PROBLEM

 

CORRECTION

 

Page

 

No power…

 

Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

 

13

 

 

Set POWER button to ON.

 

11-12

 

 

 

 

 

Power turns itself off...

 

Auto power-off (shut off) occurs after about 5 min. in DVD mode

 

45-46

 

 

with no operation, or if there is no broadcast signal in TV or

 

 

 

 

Playback mode. Turn the power back on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE) is correctly set.

 

14

 

No picture or sound...

 

Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

 

13

 

 

 

Set POWER button to ON.

 

11-12

 

Poor picture with normal

 

Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in

 

28-29

 

sound...

 

the SET UP Video Adjustment.

 

 

 

Poor sound with normal

 

Adjust VOLUME control.

 

22

 

picture...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor TV reception...

 

Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP

 

28-29

 

 

Video Adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No color or poor color...

 

Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP Video

 

28-29

 

 

Adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ghost (multiple)

 

Install a directional antenna.

 

14

 

images...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV programs cannot be

 

Make sure the selected channel is in unit’s memory.

 

19

 

watched...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel cannot be

 

Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.

 

31

 

selected...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV program cannot be

 

Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

set.

 

 

recorded...

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure cassette record tab is intact.

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that clock is set to current time and date.

 

45

 

 

 

Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to

 

14

 

Timer recording cannot

 

channel to be recorded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set recording Start/Stop times correctly.

 

34-35

 

be performed…

 

 

 

 

Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a

 

 

 

 

 

Timer Recording, even after power is restored.

 

 

 

No playback picture, or

 

Adjust TRACKING control in either direction.

 

37

 

the playback picture is

 

 

 

 

 

noisy or contains

 

Try Head Cleaning.

 

8

 

streaks...

 

 

 

 

 

VCR cannot be

 

Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off.

 

37

 

controlled...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aim Remote directly at the remote sensor on the unit. Avoid any

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

object blocking signal path.

 

 

 

Unit cannot be

 

Inspect the remote batteries.

 

8

 

controlled...

 

Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off.

 

37

 

 

 

Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor

 

12

 

 

 

light may cause signal interference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACTION, PLAY,

 

Press TV/VCR for TV-VCR mode.

 

12

 

SELECT, SET POWER,

 

Press DVD for DVD mode.

 

12

 

etc. buttons cannot be

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check remote batteries.

 

8

 

selected...

 

 

 

68

 

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

 

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Contents Models No. PV-DF204/PV-DF274 Multi Format PlaybackBefore Using AccessoriesSafety Precaution CongratulationsTable of Contents Safety Precautions AvertissementLaser Radiation When OPEN. do Power Source Caution Power Cord PlugPower Cord Avoid Extremely HOT Locations or Sudden Temperature ChangesWhen Unit is Plugged Using AccessoriesCleaning Unit Keep Antenna Clear of High Voltage Power Lines or CircuitsInformation Unit, Cassette Information Disc Discs that can be playedRegion Management Information To clean disc surfaceDisc Handling Remote Control Buttons Location of ControlsUnit Buttons Front ViewRear View Connecting the RF in Terminal ConnectionsAntenna Connection Cable ConnectionConnecting the 1, 2 AV Input Terminals AV Input terminal 1 is usedConnecting the Audio Output Terminal Digital connection Analog connectionImportant Note Check ListFor your reference Initial Setup -Ready to Play Initial Setup Ready to PlayPress Action twice to start Clock and exit Press Action on the Remote to display SET Clock Menu screenAdd or Delete a Channel Tuning TVAutomatic Channel Setting Automatic Clock Setting Manual Clock SettingPress Action to display Main Menu Press to select Clock Press to select Auto Clock SET, then press SETReset all unit Memory Functions Time Zone AdjustChange Language Setting TV Operation Selecting Input ModeUsing the CH/VOL Button Using the Number and 100 keys Weak Signal Display FeatureRapid Tune Audio MuteAudio Mode for TV Viewing MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo SystemReceivable Broadcast Types SAP broadcastTV Timer Features Sleep TimerClosed Caption Mode Feature Closed Caption SystemClosed Caption is Press Action to display Main Menu Press to select TVPress to select Caption Press SET to display Caption screen Caption On Mute FeatureRecording and Playing Back Closed Caption/Text Program Video / Audio Menu Video MenuAudio Menu MenuAdjust Video AdjustmentAudio Adjustment Stop a Tape Basic VCR Operation -PlaybackPlayback a Tape Audio Mode for Recording Basic VCR Operation -RecordRecord On a Tape Stop a RecordTo cancel, press Play Tape OperationIndex Search Search System isAudio Mode for Playback Repeat PlayZero Search Commercial SkipTimer Recording Set Up to ProgramsPress Prog twice to exit this mode Press to select and SET or to set the recording DateCancel a Timer Recording Recording is in progress Press to select the desired programTo Clear program Press ADD/DLTSpecial VCR Features Auto PlaybackAuto Rewind Playback Auto EjectVCR Lock Digital Auto TrackingManual Tracking Control Lock ControlSelect Line mode Copy Your Tapes DubbingPlayback Source unit Recording Editing unit Insert pre- recorded Insert blank tape with Tape Record tabChanging your secret code Chip Control FeaturesEnter Secret Code Settings US Movies RatingsPress to select Change Settings Press SET to display screen Press Action three times to exit this modeUS TV Programs Ratings Press to select US TV ProgramsCanadian English10Press Action three times to exit this mode Press to select Next Press SET to display screenPress to select Canadian French Press SET to set on or OFF Press to select View E PROGRAMS? Press SET to set YES or noWhen V-Chip Control is activated Blocking MessageTo View a Blocked Program/Movie Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip ControlDisplay Feature TV/VCR Status & Clock DisplayChannel & Function Display Auto Shut OffAuto-Power Off function Basic Disc OperationPlay Disc Place disc into disc trayUsing the Number keys Still Pause PictureFrame by Frame Picture Slow Motion PictureDisc Operation -In Play mode Press SET or Play to accessPress Title in Play mode to display title screen Main Menu of DVDSelect Vocal Press Audio or to set Audio Soundtrack LanguagePress AUDIO, , or Number keys to select desired language Subtitle Language Press SUB TITLE, , or Number keys to select desired languagePress Zoom repeatedly to change display as follows Information DisplayPicture Zoom DVD-RAM Operation Play a DVD-RAMPress SET or Play to start playing Using Number keys starts play automaticallyPlay List Direct Navigator Disc Operation -Using Information Screen Press Display Play or Stop Mode to displayDisc information screen Unit information screenOperating Mode Repeat Mode Repeat Mode can be selectedPlay mode TrackPress to select an item Direct Navigation Program or Play List NoRepeat Mode can be selected Mode Special Disc OperationProgram Play Program Repeat Play Random PlayPress to select Disc Press to select Random Play Press SET to begin random playDVD Volume Adjust Press VSS in Disc mode S. Virtual Surround SoundMultiple Angle Viewing Press Angle repeatedly to select the desired angleSettings for DVD Operation Disc LanguagesLanguage Code List Language CodeSelecting Audio Output Lpcm DVDDolby Digital Dts selectionsSelecting Still Mode AutoSelecting TV Mode Press to select TV Mode Press SET repeatedly for modePan & Scan Letterbox30-31 34-35Before Requesting Service Problem CorrectionDVD/CD Conexión del terminal de entrada AV Guía rápida de uso en español ConexiónConexión del terminal de entrada RF Guía rápida de uso en español Funcionamiento del televisor Presione Action dos veces para arrancar el reloj y salirSelección del modo de entrada Uso del botón CH/VOLUso de la tecla Number y Sintonización rápidaReproducción de una cinta Detención de una cintaGrabación de una cinta Detención de una grabaciónGrabación con temporizador Presione Prog para exhibir la pantalla Fijar ProgramacionPresione SET para exhibir la pantalla Presione ProgReproducir disco Uso de las teclas NumberFunción de apagado automático Imagen fija pausaImagen cuadro a cuadro Imagen en cámara lentaLista de reproducción Navegador directo Presione SET o PLAY, para comenzar la reproducciónPresione SET o Play para comenzar la reproducción Presione D.NAVI para borrar el menú del Navegador directoLimited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video ProductsCustomer Services Directory Accessory PurchasesGlossary AngleSpecifications DisplayON-TIMER IndexPrevent Accidental Tape Erasure LSQT0798 a
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