Multi Format Playback

TV / DVD / VCR Combination Operating Instructions

Getting Started

Models No. PV-DF204/PV-DF274

• Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on page 18.

*Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.

TV Operation VCR TV / VCR Disc Information Operation Operation Operation

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Panasonic operating instructions Models No. PV-DF204/PV-DF274, Multi Format Playback

Contents

Multi Format Playback Models No. PV-DF204/PV-DF274 Accessories Before UsingSafety Precaution Congratulations Table of Contents Avertissement Safety Precautions Laser Radiation When OPEN. do Power Cord Plug Power Source CautionPower Cord Avoid Extremely HOT Locations or Sudden Temperature Changes Using Accessories When Unit is PluggedCleaning Unit Keep Antenna Clear of High Voltage Power Lines or Circuits Information Unit, Cassette Discs that can be played Information Disc Disc Handling To clean disc surfaceRegion Management Information Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons Front View Unit Buttons Rear View Connections Connecting the RF in TerminalAntenna Connection Cable Connection AV Input terminal 1 is used Connecting the 1, 2 AV Input Terminals Digital connection Analog connection Connecting the Audio Output Terminal For your reference Check ListImportant Note 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 screen Automatic Channel Setting Tuning TVAdd or Delete a Channel Manual Clock Setting Automatic Clock SettingPress Action to display Main Menu Press to select Clock Press to select Auto Clock SET, then press SET Change Language Setting Time Zone AdjustReset all unit Memory Functions Using the CH/VOL Button Selecting Input ModeTV Operation Weak Signal Display Feature Using the Number and 100 keysRapid Tune Audio Mute MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System Audio Mode for TV ViewingReceivable Broadcast Types SAP broadcast Sleep Timer TV Timer Features Closed Caption System Closed Caption Mode FeatureClosed Caption is Press Action to display Main Menu Press to select TV Recording and Playing Back Closed Caption/Text Program Caption On Mute FeaturePress to select Caption Press SET to display Caption screen Video Menu Video / Audio MenuAudio Menu Menu Audio Adjustment Video AdjustmentAdjust Playback a Tape Basic VCR Operation -PlaybackStop a Tape Basic VCR Operation -Record Audio Mode for RecordingRecord On a Tape Stop a Record Tape Operation To cancel, press PlayIndex Search Search System is Repeat Play Audio Mode for PlaybackZero Search Commercial Skip Set Up to Programs Timer RecordingPress Prog twice to exit this mode Press to select and SET or to set the recording Date Press to select the desired program Cancel a Timer Recording Recording is in progressTo Clear program Press ADD/DLT Auto Playback Special VCR FeaturesAuto Rewind Playback Auto Eject Digital Auto Tracking VCR LockManual Tracking Control Lock Control Copy Your Tapes Dubbing Select Line modePlayback Source unit Recording Editing unit Insert pre- recorded Insert blank tape with Tape Record tab Enter Secret Code Chip Control FeaturesChanging your secret code US Movies Ratings Settings Press Action three times to exit this mode Press to select Change Settings Press SET to display screenUS TV Programs Ratings Press to select US TV Programs English Canadian Press to select Next Press SET to display screen 10Press Action three times to exit this modePress to select Canadian French Press SET to set on or OFF Press to select View E PROGRAMS? Press SET to set YES or no Blocking Message When V-Chip Control is activatedTo View a Blocked Program/Movie Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control TV/VCR Status & Clock Display Display FeatureChannel & Function Display Auto Shut Off Basic Disc Operation Auto-Power Off functionPlay Disc Place disc into disc tray Still Pause Picture Using the Number keysFrame by Frame Picture Slow Motion Picture Press SET or Play to access Disc Operation -In Play modePress Title in Play mode to display title screen Main Menu of DVD Press AUDIO, , or Number keys to select desired language Audio Soundtrack LanguageSelect Vocal Press Audio or to set Press SUB TITLE, , or Number keys to select desired language Subtitle Language Picture Zoom Information DisplayPress Zoom repeatedly to change display as follows Play a DVD-RAM DVD-RAM Operation Play List Direct Navigator Using Number keys starts play automaticallyPress SET or Play to start playing Press Display Play or Stop Mode to display Disc Operation -Using Information ScreenDisc information screen Unit information screen Repeat Mode Repeat Mode can be selected Operating ModePlay mode Track Direct Navigation Program or Play List No Press to select an item Repeat Mode can be selected Program Play Special Disc OperationMode Random Play Program Repeat PlayPress to select Disc Press to select Random Play Press SET to begin random play DVD Volume Adjust S. Virtual Surround Sound Press VSS in Disc modeMultiple Angle Viewing Press Angle repeatedly to select the desired angle Disc Languages Settings for DVD Operation Language Code Language Code List Lpcm DVD Selecting Audio OutputDolby Digital Dts selections Auto Selecting Still Mode Press to select TV Mode Press SET repeatedly for mode Selecting TV ModePan & Scan Letterbox 34-35 30-31 Problem Correction Before Requesting Service DVD/CD Conexión del terminal de entrada RF Guía rápida de uso en español ConexiónConexión del terminal de entrada AV Presione Action dos veces para arrancar el reloj y salir Guía rápida de uso en español Funcionamiento del televisor Uso del botón CH/VOL Selección del modo de entradaUso de la tecla Number y Sintonización rápida Detención de una cinta Reproducción de una cintaGrabación de una cinta Detención de una grabación Presione Prog para exhibir la pantalla Fijar Programacion Grabación con temporizadorPresione SET para exhibir la pantalla Presione Prog Uso de las teclas Number Reproducir disco Imagen fija pausa Función de apagado automáticoImagen cuadro a cuadro Imagen en cámara lenta Presione SET o PLAY, para comenzar la reproducción Lista de reproducción Navegador directoPresione SET o Play para comenzar la reproducción Presione D.NAVI para borrar el menú del Navegador directo Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Accessory Purchases Customer Services Directory Angle Glossary Display Specifications Index ON-TIMER Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure LSQT0798 a