Panasonic PV-DF204, PV-DF274 operating instructions

Getting Started TV Operation VCR

Operation TV / VCR

Operation Disc

Operation Information

TV / DVD / VCR Combination

Operating Instructions

Models No.

• Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on page 18.

PV-DF204/PV-DF274

MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK

*Ability to play back may depend on recording

conditions.

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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

(Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.)

This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-DF204 and PV-DF274.

Illustrations in this manual show the PV-DF274. Fea tures may vary, so please read care ful ly.

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Contents

Main TV / DVD / VCR Combination Operating Instructions Models No. PV-DF204/PV-DF274 MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK Before Using Congratulations Accessories Safety Precaution PV-DF274 only Table of Contents Getting Started TV and VCR Operation Disc Operation Information Safety Precautions CAUTION FCC WARNING : AVERTISSEMENT : Attention : Page IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRE CAU TIONS 4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES 5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES 6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY INSTALLATION OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION SERVICE 2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS USING THE UNIT Information (Unit, Cassette) 1 Open the cover. 3 Close the cover. Record/Playback Time Prevent Accidental Tape Era sure 2 Insert batteries as marked. Information (Disc) Discs that can be played DVD-V DVD-RAM CD ALL Disc Handling Region Management Information To clean disc surface Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons Unit Buttons <Model PV-DF274 unit shown> Connections Or Overtightening Nut type RF coaxial cables may damage jacks. Finger tighten only. Connecting the RF in Terminal CAUTION Page Connecting the Audio Output Terminal IMPORTANT NOTE: For your reference: Check List a. Press ACTION on the Remote to display SET CLOCK Menu screen. Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Initial Setup -Ready to Play- Add or Delete a Chan nel Automatic Channel Setting Tuning TV Manual Clock Setting Automatic Clock Setting Time Zone Adjust Change Language Setting Reset all unit Memory Func tions Using the CH/VOL Button 1 Press ACTION for MAIN MENU. 2 Press to select TV, then press SET for SET UP TV screen. TV Operation 4 Press ACTION twice to exit this Using the Number and 100 keys Audio Mute Surround Sound System Rapid Tune 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN 2 Press to select CH. 3 Press SET to display SET UP CHANNEL screen. MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System Receivable Broadcast Types Audio Mode for TV Viewing This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 3 modes (TV, VCR Playback, or Disc.) 1 Press PROG to display SET TV Timer Features Closed Caption is ... Closed Caption Mode Feature Closed Caption System Caption On Mute Feature Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Video Menu Audio Menu Video / Audio Menu Video Adjustment Audio Adjustment 1 Insert a tape. 2 Press PLAY to play a tape. To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. a. Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-. b. Press PLAY to release. Basic VCR Operation -Playback- 2 Press CH or NUMBER keys to Select Channel. 3 Press SPEED to select recording speed (see page 8). 4 Press REC to start recording. Press STOP to stop recording. Press REC repeatedly to set the recording length (30 min - 4 hours.) Basic VCR Operation -Record- Record On a Tape Audio Mode for Recording b. Press STILL/PAUSE to resume recording. With the proper audio mode setting, your unit can: Go directly to the desired recording. Tape Operation Index Search 2 Press FF or REW to start search. Search System is ... Set to see a recording over and over. Timer Recording Set Up to Programs You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away. 4 Press to select and SET or to set the recording DATE. Hold down STOP for a few seconds to cancel the Timer Recording. Cancel a Timer Re cord ing: (Recording is in progress) 5 Press PROG twice to exit this mode. 4 Press to select the desired program. Press ADD/DLT. 1 Press PROG to display SET Special VCR Features Auto Playback Playback Auto Eject Auto Rewind VCR Lock Digital Auto Tracking V-Lock Control Manual Tracking Control Refer to page 15 Connecting the 1, 2 Input Terminal before you operate it. Copy Your Tapes (Dub bing) Playback (Source) unit Recording (Editing) unit V-Chip Control Features To Make Corrections Enter Secret Code Changing your secret code V-Chip Control Feature is... US MOVIES Ratings ON: V-Chip Control is activated. OFF: V-Chip Control is deactivated. NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS: Some movies, such as old movies or foreign movies have no ratings. 7 Press to select and SET to set ratings to be blocked. NUMBER keys ACTION SET SELECT US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 2 Press SET to set ON or OFF. ON: V-Chip Control is activated. OFF: V-Chip Control is deactivated. Canadian English Language Ratings Canadian French Language Ratings <Canadian French Rating> <Example: US Rating> Blocking Message <US Rating> <US Rating> <Canadian Rating> <When V-Chip Control is activated> Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control Display Feature Press DISPLAY Channel & Function Display TV/VCR Status & Clock Display Blue Screen Display Basic Disc Operation Play Disc Auto-Power Off function 2 Press DVD to set remote to DVD 1 Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- during play. Forward/Reverse Rapid Scene Search Forward/Reverse Chapter/Track Skip Still (Pause) Picture RESUME Function Frame by Frame Picture Slow Motion Picture Disc Operation -In PLAY mode- Main Menu of DVD Title Menu of DVD 3 Press SET or PLAY to access. 1 Press AUDIO in Play mode to display the audio selection on-screen. Audio Soundtrack Language Vocal selection for Karaoke discs 2 Press SUB TITLE, , or NUMBER keys to select desired language. 1 Press SUB TITLE in Play mode to display the subtitle selection on-screen. Subtitle Language 1 Press ZOOM repeatedly to change display as follows. 2 Use the , , and buttons to move the position up, down, left and right. Information Display Picture Zoom You can enjoy playing your personally recorded/edited DVD-RAM discs on this unit. 7 Press STOP to stop playing. 8 Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE. Play a DVD-RAM DVD-RAM Operation 2 Press DVD to set remote to DVD Disc 1 Press D.NAVI in Play/Stop mode to display the Direct Navigator menu. 2 Press to select a page and press or the NUMBER keys to select a title (Program No.). Direct Navigator DVD-RAM DVD-RAM Using NUMBER keys starts play automatically. The number of available titles varies with each disc. 4 Press D.NAVI to clear Direct navigator menu. Disc Operation -Using Information Screen- Disc information screen 1 Unit information screen 1 Disc information screen 2 Unit information screen 2 1 Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to display On-Screen Display. 2 Press to select an item. Disc information screen 3 b.REPEAT MODE: REPEAT MODE can be selected. Unit information screen 3 a.OPERATING MODE: The current operation is displayed. Special Disc Operation Program Play Program Repeat Play Random Play DVD Volume Adjust V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) Press VSS in Disc mode. 1 Press ANGLE in Play mode to display the angle selection on-screen. 2 Press ANGLE repeatedly to select the desired angle. Multiple Angle Viewing Settings for DVD Operation Disc Language Code List Language Code Language Code 4 Press to select AUDIO OUTPUT. 5 Press SET to display AUDIO OUTPUT 6 Press to select an item. 7 Press SET repeatedly for desired output. Warning and Instruction Displays Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit. Before Requesting Service PROBLEM CORRECTION Page Power VCR Monitor Remote Control PROBLEM CORRECTION Page DVD/CD Miscellaneous O Conexin del terminal de entrada AV Gua rpida de uso en espaol - Conexin - PRECAUCIN Gua rpida de uso en espaol - Funcionamiento del televisor - a. Presione ACTION del control remoto para exhibir la pantalla de men SET CLOCK. c. Presione ACTION dos veces para arrancar el reloj y salir. Configuracin inicial (listo para reproducir) Apagado del audio Gua rpida de uso en espaol - Funcionamiento del videograbador - Detencin de una grabacin adelante Reproduccin de una cinta Grabacin con temporizador Cancelar una grabacin con temporizador: (Grabacin en progreso) Reproducir disco HISTORIA DE AMOR Detencin de un disco Gua rpida de uso en espaol - Funcionamiento del disco- Imagen fija (pausa) Imagen cuadro a cuadro Funcin de continuacin Imagen en cmara lenta Idioma de la banda sonora Navegador directo 4 Presione D.NAVI para borrar el men del Navegador directo. Lista de reproduccin 4 Presione PLAYLIST para borrar el men de lista de reproduccin. Al usar las teclas NUMBER se comienza automticamente la reproduccin. Limited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Product Parts Labor Service Contact Number Customer Services Directory http://www.panasonic.com/support http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Accessory Purchases Glossary Specifications Designs and spec i fi ca tions are sub ject to change without no tice. Display VCR Tuner Index Page P