Panasonic PV 20DF25 manual

Information Getting Started TV Operation Disc Operation Information This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-20DF25 and PV-27DF25. Illustrations in this manual show the PV-27DF25. Fea tures may vary, so please read care ful ly. LSQT0906 A TV / DVD Combination Operating Instructions Models No. • Connection and Initial Set[...]

2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo On your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. The serial number is on the ta[...]

3 Getting Started Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOIS TURE. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT IN WALL SOCKET. FULLY INSERT. CAUTION FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Th[...]

4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRE CAU TIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO THIS PRODUCT, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE PROD[...]

5 Getting Started Getting Started TV Operation Disc Operation Information Table of Contents Information Getting Started TV Operation Disc Operation Information Before Using .................................................................................................................. .......... 2 Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité ........[...]

6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • Insert so the poles (+ and - ) match those in the remote control. • Do not use rechargeable type batteries. 1 Open the cover. 3 Close the cover. 2 Insert batteries as marked. Do not: • Mix old and new batteries. • Use di[...]

7 Getting Started * A process that allows play on compatible equipment.  DVDs that can be played You can play discs with these symbols.  Playing DVDs The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully. [...]

8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Remote Control Buttons Location of Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 31 29 30 1 OPEN / CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. 2 POWER Turns the unit on or off. 3 DISPLAY Displays the[...]

9 Getting Started  F ron t View Unit Buttons < M ode l PV-27DF2 5 unit show n >  Rear View < M ode l PV-27DF2 5 unit show n > 1 Built In Speakers Equipped with 2 front speakers. 2 Phones Jack Connect an ear phone or headphones. 3 Video Input Connector 2 Connect from other component. (LINE 2) 4 Audio Input Connector 2 Connect from [...]

10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  Antenna Connection Connect the cable from the Antenna to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit.  Cable Connection Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit. Overtightening “Nut[...]

11 Getting Started Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog. Connect an AV amplifier with Dolby Digital or DTS decoders  Digital connection Connecting the Audio Output Terminal Please see [...]

12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Connect an analog amplifier to enjoy high-quality stereo sound with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz.  Analog connection IMPORTANT NOTE: Caution for optical digital audio output connector: • Be sure to refer to page 43 regardi[...]

13 TV Operation PO W ER AC T IO N SELECT ▲▼◄► / SET EJECT STOP POWER PLAY Tuning TV Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on. Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet. Settings are made automatically. When complete, this screen appears. If setup is incomplete, the following screen appears. Check connection of A[...]

14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  To add channel: Select channel with NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT.  To delete channel: Select channel with CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys and press ADD/ DLT. Add or Delete a Chan nel 4 Press ▲▼ to select “AUTO CLOCK SET,?[...]

15 TV Operation 4 Press ▲▼ to select “TIME ZONE ADJUST” and press SET to subtract or add hour(s) as necessary. 5 Press ACTION twice to exit. (Only when Auto Clock is set.) 2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “CLOCK.” 3 Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen. Time Zone Adjust 2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “LANGUAGE.” 3 Press SET repeatedl[...]

16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo TV Operation  Method 1: Press CH ▲▼ . The display will change as follows.  Select desired channel: Press CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys.  Adjust desired volume level: Press VOL + or VOL -. CH ▲▼ 100 key Selecting Input[...]

17 TV Operation You can hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using just the unit’s two front speakers. 1 Press SURROUND. •”SURROUND ON” is displayed. Notes: • Surround sound effect is not available for normal (mono) broadcasts. • The surround effect (TV mode only) is not output to Audio Output L/R Connector. Surround Sound System To Cancel, [...]

18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with a “ ” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To cha[...]

19 TV Operation This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 2 modes (TV or Disc.) Note: • If no button on the remote or unit is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on, it will turn itself back off. 1 Press TIMER to display SET TIMER screen. To Cancel ON-TIMER, Repeat steps 1-3. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear the time in s[...]

20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Closed Caption System Closed Caption is ... This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also allows one to watch programs with the volume muted. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. [...]

21 TV Operation Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Note: • When a disc supporting closed captions is used, the subtitle and the closed caption may overlap. In this case, turn the subtitle or caption mode off. (See page 32.) 2 Press ▲▼◄► to sele[...]

22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Video / Audio Setting 1 Perform steps 1 - 5 at left. 2 Press ▲▼ to select “AUDIO MENU.” 3 Press SET to select desired mode. 4 Press ACTION three times to end setup. Notes: • The effects of this feature on the signal are[...]

23 TV Operation 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.” 3 Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. 4 Press ▲▼ to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.” 5 Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen. 6 Press ▲▼ to select “VIDEO ADJUST.” 7 Press SET to display VIDEO ADJUST screen. 8 Press ▲▼ to select [...]

24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo V-Chip Control Features 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Notes: • Some rental movies do not include V-Chip data. • Do not forget your sec[...]

25 TV Operation 1 Press ▲▼ to select “US TV PROGRAMS.” • “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Please refer to page 26 for more details on Canadian tapes or broadcasts. 3 Press ▲▼ to select “CHANGE SETTINGS.” 4 Press SET to display screen.  NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS: Some TV shows, such as news, sports, weather, [...]

26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Canadian English Language Ratings 1 Press ▲▼ to select “NEXT PAGE.” 2 Press SET to display screen. 3 Press ▲▼ to select “CANADIAN ENGLISH.” 4 Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” ON: V-Chip Control is activated[...]

27 TV Operation G General Audience 8 ANS + Not recommended for young children 13 ANS + Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 16 ANS + Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16 18 ANS + Programming restricted to adults C Children C8+ Children 8 years and older G General Audience PG Parental Guidance 14+ [...]

28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Display Features 1 Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay. When you change channels, channel number will be displayed. When the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the Weak Signal Display Feature set to “OFF?[...]

29 Disc Operation 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE. • If a disc is already inserted, go to step 5. (Depending on the disc, playback may start automatically.) 5 Press PLAY to start play. Disc tray closes automatically. • You may also close the tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE. • Data reading time differs with each disc. If an interactive DVD* 1 or a Video CD wit[...]

30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 Press SEARCH ►► /SLOW+ or SEARCH ◄◄ /SLOW- during play. • Search speed, slow at first, increases with each additional press of the button up to 5 levels. • Starting forward/reverse search during play started from me[...]

31 Disc Operation Te amo. AUDIO:3 ESP Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch SELECT :AUDIO I love you. AUDIO:1 ENG Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch SELECT :AUDIO Some DVDs have more than one title, e.g. movies. If the disc offers a title menu, you can select the desired title number. (Operation may vary according to the disc.) 1 Press TITLE in Play mode to display title scree[...]

32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo I love you. T e amo. SUBTITLE: 3 ESP SELECT :SUB TITLE 1 Press AUDIO in Play mode to display the audio screen. 2 Press ◄► to select “VOCAL.” 3 Press AUDIO or ▲▼ to set. Vocal selection for Karaoke discs DVD -V VOCAL O[...]

33 Disc Operation Note: • This unit was designed for playback only. DVD-RAM recording is not possible. You can enjoy playing your personally recorded/edited DVD- RAM discs on this unit. 6 Press PLAYLIST or D.NAVI to display Play List or Direct Navigator menu for easy title or scene selection. 7 Press STOP to stop playing. 8 Press OPEN/CLOSE to ej[...]

34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Direct Navigator Page1/4 No. Date Length Title SELECT: SET :SET END:TITLE 1 2 3 4 01:00:00 00:30:00 01:30:25 02:00:50 Drama Pana NEWS Tigers vs. Giants Dinosaur 2002/12/24 5:15:41AM 2002/12/25 4:31:49AM 2002/12/25 8:24:25AM 2002/[...]

35 Disc Operation REPEAT :OFF SURROUND :OFF SELECT: ▲ ▼ SET :SET END:DISPLAY TITLE : 2 CHAPTER: 12 TIME : 01:12:55 SELECT: ▲ ▼ SET :SET NEXT:DISPLAY NUMB ER keys DISPL A Y a.TITLE: Go directly to a preset title number. a.REPEAT MODE: REPEAT MODE can be selected 1 Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to display “On- Screen Display.” 2 Pres[...]

36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo TRACK:12 TIME :00:00:23 PROGRAM PLAY NEXT:DISPLAY REPEAT :OFF SURROUND :OFF SELECT: ▲ ▼ SET :SET END:DISPLAY TRACK:12 TIME :00:00:23 ENTER :0-9 SET :SET NEXT:DISPLAY b.TRACK: Go directly to a preset track number. a.Play mode:[...]

37 Disc Operation a.REPEAT MODE: REPEAT MODE can be selected. 1 Press DISPLAY twice in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Display.” 2 Press SET to enter. Cursor moves to the right. Change the item by pressing ▲▼ and press SET. Unit information screen 4 Direct Navigation (PROGRAM) PLAY LIST RA M PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM REPEAT: PROGRAM R[...]

38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Notes: • Up to 16 tracks can be programmed. • “ ◄ ” or “ ► ” (depending on disc) indicates additional PROGRAM PLAY screen. Press ▲▼◄► for next or previous screen. • To clear the last programmed track, pr[...]

39 Disc Operation Tracks are played in random order. 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “DVD.” 3 Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU. 4 Press ▲▼ to select “PLAY MODE.” 5 Press SET to display PLAY MODE screen. 6 Press ▲▼ to select “RANDOM PLAY.” 7 Press SET to begin random play. To can[...]

40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo ANGLE:2/2 SELECT :ANGLE Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. The effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side if the disc has surround signals recorded on it. [...]

41 Disc Operation 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “DVD.” 3 Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU. To select and set the language of the audio soundtrack, subtitles, or title/DVD menus for all discs to be played.  AUDIO To select the audio soundtrack language. (Factory preset: English) 4 Press ▲[...]

42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Language Code List Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali;Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 B[...]

43 Disc Operation Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of the unit.  LPCM (DVD) 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “DVD.” 3 Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to s[...]

44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 4 Press ▲▼ to select “STILL MODE.” 5 Press SET repeatedly for mode. Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION Selecting STIL[...]

45 Information Information These disp lays will aler t yo u to a missed o perat ion or pr ovide fur ther inst ruc tio ns. OSD CAUTION Page PLE ASE S ET CLO CK BY PRES SI NG ACT IO N KE Y If you at tempt to set or revi ew a Timer Re co rding or s et the On - Timer and t he Clo ck is not se t ... 14 PLE ASE C HECK T HE D IS C, AN D FOR STAIN S OR SC [...]

46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Check t he follow ing point s once again i f you are having tr ouble w ith your unit . PR OBLEM CORRE CTION P age Pow er No po we r … Compl etely ins er t Powe r Plug in to an AC outl et. 9 Set PO WER b ut ton to O N . 8-9 Powe[...]

47 Information Information 1 Precauciones para los recursos de energía Opérelo solamente usando la fuente de energía indicada en el aparato o en este manual. Si tiene dudas haga que su compañía de utilidades eléctricas o a su distribuidor que verifiquen las fuentes de energía de su casa. 2 Enchufar el cordón de energía Para la seguridad de[...]

48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  Co nexión d e la ant ena Conec te el c able de la antena al ter minal VH F/ UH F de la unidad.  Co nexión d el ca bl e Conec te el c able suministr ado por la com pañía de cable loc al al ter minal V HF/ UH F de la uni[...]

49 Information Information  Méto do 3: 1 Pr esi on e ACTIO N pa ra ac ce d er al MENU PRIN CIP AL . 2 Pres ion e ▲▼ ◄ ► para seleccionar “ T V ” , lu eg o pre sio ne SE T pa ra acc ed er a l a pa nt all a PREP AR AR . Sel ec ci on e el c an al d es ead o : Presione C H ▲▼ o las teclas N U MB ER . Aju st e el n ivel d e vol um en[...]

50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 3 Pres ion e OPEN / CLOSE . • Si ya e stá i nser ta do un dis co, vaya al pa so 5. (Dependiendo del disco, la reproducción puede comenzar automátic amente. ) 1 Pr esi on e POWE R en el c ont rol rem oto o en l a uni da d. 4 [...]

51 Information Information Puede c ambiar el i dioma de la banda sonor a, selec ci onado en los ajuste s de funci onamiento del DVD, a un idioma diferente, si está dispo nible. 1 Pr esi on e AUDIO e n el m od o de reproducción para exh ibir la sel ec ció n de a udi o en la p ant al la . • L a exhibi ci ón de sapa rec e de spué s de c inc o s[...]

52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC., AVE. 65 de[...]

53 Information Information THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove[...]

54 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Note: • De sig ns and s pec i fi ca t ion s are sub jec t to c hang e wit hou t no tice. Display Pic tur e T u be 20 in ch , mea sur ed di ag ona lly p ure f l at Pi ct ure Tube (P V-2 0 DF 25) 27 in ch, m eas ure d di ago nal [...]

55 Information Information A Acc essor ies ............................................. 2 ACTION but to n ........................................ 8 AC Power Plug ........................................ 9 AD D / D ELET E / CLE AR but ton ................. 8 Add or D elete a Channel ........................ 14 AN GL E but ton .....................[...]

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Printed in Indonesia LSQT0906 A S0105-0 P LSQT09[...]