Panasonic PV-DF275 manual

Information Getting Started TV Operation Disc Operation Information VCR Operation TV/VCR Operation This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-DF205 and PV-DF275. Illustrations in this manual show the PV-DF275. Fea tures may vary, so please read care ful ly. LSQT0941 A TV / DVD / VCR Combination Operating Instructions Models [...]

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 This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Only use those tapes with the mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used. This television[...]

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 and VCR Operation Disc Operation Information Table of Contents Information Getting Started TV Operation Disc Operation Information VCR Operation TV/VCR Operation Before Using .................................................................................................................. .......... 2 Safety Pre[...]

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.  Break off the tab to protect. Record Tab Scre[...]

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 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 29 30 31 32 33 1 OPEN / CLOSE / EJECT When this button is pressed in TV / VCR mode, the tape is ejected. This button is inoperative [...]

9 Getting Started  F ron t View Unit Buttons <M o d el P V -D F 27 5 u n it s ho wn > 1 56 23 4 78 9 1 0 11 12 1 Buil t In S p ea ke rs Equipp ed w it h 2 fr ont s pea kers . 2 Audi o In pu t Co nn ec to r 2 Co nne ct f ro m oth er c om po nen t. (LI NE 2 ) 3 Cassette Compar tment I nse r t V HS t ap es h ere. 4 Dis c T ray Plac e c om pat[...]

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 50 regardi[...]

13 TV Operation PO W ER AC T IO N SELECT ▲▼◄► / SET EJECT STOP POWER PLAY/REPEAT 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 connecti[...]

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, VCR mode only) is not output to Audio Output L/R Connector. Surround Sound System To Can[...]

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 3 modes (TV, VCR Playback, 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 PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. To Cancel ON-TIMER, Repeat steps 1-3. Then, press ADD/DLT to cle[...]

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 39.) 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 Before using the VCR 1 Insert a tape. • The unit power comes on automatically. To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. Record tab DISPLAY STOP STILL/ PAUSE AUDIO REC SPEED Insert a tape CH ▲▼ REC STO[...]

25 VCR Operation Recording Television Programs 2 Press CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys to Select Channel. • For “LINE” input, see page 16. 3 Press SPEED to select recording speed. • Selected speed is displayed. 4 Press REC to start recording. • You cannot view another channel during recording. 1 Insert a tape with record tab. • The unit power [...]

26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 5 Press PROG to set the program. To Enter More Programs, press ▲▼ to select and SET to set a blank program number, and then repeat step 4. 6 Press PROG twice to exit this mode. • If you’re using a cable box, make sure tha[...]

27 VCR Operation Playing VCR 2 Press PLAY to play a tape. • If tape has no record tab (see page 6), auto play begins. a. Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-. b. Press PLAY to release. • FF and REW search speed may vary depending on current tape position. • After 10 minutes in search mode, unit returns to Play mode to protect the tape and the video he[...]

28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 Press SEARCH in Playback or Stop mode to display INDEX SEARCH screen, and then press NUMBER keys to select the recording number. Go directly to the desired recording. Note: • If Index Search is started very close to an index [...]

29 VCR Operation Insert a tape in Power off mode. Power turns on, → Play. Note: • Playback begins if tape has no record tab. Tape reaches its end Rewind, → Stop. Tape with no record tab reaches its end Rewind, → Stop, → Eject. (except for Recording) (Repeat Play must be “OFF”) Auto Playback Auto Rewind Playback Auto Eject Continuously[...]

30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 Insert pre- recorded tape. Insert blank tape with record tab. • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results. 2 3 4 Press PLAY, then press PAUSE at starting point to put in Standby mode. Press PLAY t[...]

31 TV/VCR Operation 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 secret code. • Once ratings are set, restricted tapes or programs cannot be accessed unless the secret[...]

32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 Press ▲▼ to select “US TV PROGRAMS.” • “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Please refer to page 33 for more details on Canadian tapes or broadcasts. 3 Press ▲▼ to select “CHANGE SETTINGS.” 4[...]

33 TV/VCR Operation 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. OFF: V-Chip Control is deactivated.  E (Exempt) PROGRAMS: Some TV shows, such as news, sports, w[...]

34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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 re[...]

35 TV/VCR Operation Display Features 1 Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay. When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit mode or channel number will be displayed. Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in Play mode, or when the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the Weak Signal Displ[...]

36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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 pressi[...]

37 Disc Operation 1 Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/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 menu on Video CDs may recall menu. 2 Press PLAY to release. 1 Press SKIP+ ►► Ι or SKIP- Ι Ι ◄◄ during play. 1 Press S[...]

38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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 titl[...]

39 Disc Operation 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 ON VOCAL OFF VOCAL V1 VOCAL V2 VOCAL OFF VOCAL V1 + V2 DVD Karaoke (1 vocal) DVD Karaoke (2 vocals) You [...]

40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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 N[...]

41 Disc Operation 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 2002/12/25 12:45:00AM 1 Press D.NAVI in Play/Stop mode to display the Direct Navigator menu. 2 Press ◄► [...]

42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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: REPEA[...]

43 Disc Operation 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: When Play mode is set (see pages 45-46), the mode name is displayed. 1 Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop m[...]

44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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 in[...]

45 Disc Operation 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, press ▲▼◄► to move to “CLEAR LAST” and press SET. (Pressing CLEAR also clears.) • To clear [...]

46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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[...]

47 Disc Operation 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. 1 Press VSS in Disc mode. • The Surround sound effects can be changed by pressing VSS repeatedly as s[...]

48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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[...]

49 Disc Operation 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 Bihari 6672 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Byelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chines[...]

50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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[...]

51 Disc Operation 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 STILL MODE DVD -V 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “DVD.?[...]

52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo These disp lays will aler t yo u to a missed o perat ion or pr ovide fur ther instr uc tions. 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 -[...]

53 Information Information 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 Power tur ns it sel f of f... Auto po wer-of f (shut of f ) oc c urs af te r abo ut 5 min. in DV D[...]

54 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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 verifiq[...]

55 Information Information  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 unidad. Apret ar demasiad o los c ables c oa xial es RF “ t ipo tuerc a” podr ía dañar los [...]

56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  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 ego p re sion e SE T par a acc ed er a l a pa nt all a PREP AR AR . Seleccione el canal de[...]

57 Information Information 2 Pres ion e CH ▲▼ o l as t ecl as NUM BER p ara s el ec cio nar e l ca na l. • Para e ntra da de “ LI NE A” , c ons ulte la pá gina 22. 3 Pr esi on e SPEE D par a se le cc ion ar la velo ci da d de gr ab aci ón (c on sult e la página 8) . 4 Pr esi on e REC pa ra c om en za r la grabación. • No pu ede v is[...]

58 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 es tá in ser tado u n disc o, vaya al paso 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 C[...]

59 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 a lla . • La exh ibic ió n des apar ec e des pués d e cin co se[...]

60 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[...]

61 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[...]

62 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Note: • De sign s and sp ec i fi ca ti ons a re sub j ec t to cha nge w ith out n o 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- D F2 05 ) 27 in ch, m eas ure d di ago nal[...]

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

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