Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on.

Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

Press TV/VCR on the remote for TV-VCR mode.

1 Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet.

Press POWER* on the remote or unit. The unit

2 comes on and auto channel and clock set starts.

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel in your time zone. If you use a DSS receiver, it must be turned off.

TV/VCR

POWER

EJECT

ACTION

SELECT

SET

AUTO CLOCK SET

PROCEEDING

CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY

Settings are made automatically. When setup

3 is done, this screen appears.

2/ 6/2003 THU 12: 00PM

DST : ON

SETT I NG : CH 10

AUTO CLOCK SET

COMPLETED

If AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE screen appears, set the clock using MANUAL CLOCK SET procedure on next page.

AUTO CLOCK SET

I S I NCOMPLETE

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY

PRESSING ACT I ON KEY

STOP

Notes

Function buttons are inoperative during Initial Setup.

To remove a cassette during Auto Set, press EJECT twice on the remote or STOP twice on the unit. In this case, settings must be made manually. (See pages 16-17.)

Depending on conditions, Auto Clock Set may take longer than 30 minutes. In this case, press STOP to stop setup and perform settings manually. (See pages 16-17.)

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Panasonic PV-DF203, PV-DF273 manual Initial Setup Ready to Play, TV/VCR Power Eject Action Select SET, Stop

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.

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