Before Requesting Service

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

Power

Correction

No power…

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Set POWER button to ON.

 

Power turns itself off...

Auto power-off (shut off) occurs after about 5 min. in DVD mode with no

operation, or if there is no broadcast signal in TV or Playback mode. Turn the

 

power back on.(P. 21, 33)

Monitor

Correction

 

Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 11)

No picture or sound...

Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

 

Set POWER button to ON.

Poor picture with normal

Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP

sound...

 

Video Adjustment. (P. 43)

Poor sound with normal

Adjust VOLUME control. (P. 22)

picture...

 

 

Poor TV reception...

Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP Video

 

Adjustment. (P. 43)

 

 

No color or poor color...

Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP Video Adjustment. (P. 43)

Ghost (multiple)

Install a directional antenna.

images...

 

 

TV programs cannot be

Make sure the selected channel is in unit’s memory. (P. 16)

watched...

 

 

Channel cannot be

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

selected...

 

 

VCR

Correction

TV program cannot be

Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 11)

recorded...

Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P. 4)

 

Check that clock is set to current time and date.

 

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

Timer recording cannot

 

recorded.

Set recording Start/Stop times correctly. (P. 28-29)

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. (P. 6)

the playback picture is

noisy or contains

Try Head Cleaning. (P. 6)

streaks...

 

 

VCR cannot be

Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 35)

controlled...

 

 

Remote Control

Correction

 

Aim Remote directly at the remote sensor on the unit. (P. 9)

Unit cannot be

• Avoid any object blocking signal path.

• Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 4)

controlled...

• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 35)

 

• Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause

 

signal interference.

ACTION, PLAY,

Press TV/VCR for TV-VCR mode. (P. 18)

SELECT, SET POWER,

etc. buttons cannot be

• Press DVD for DVD mode. (P. 20)

• Check remote batteries.

selected...

 

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Panasonic PV-DF203, PV-DF273 manual Before Requesting Service

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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