Panasonic PV-D27D52 Operating Instruction

TV / DVD Combination

Operating Instructions

Models No. PV-20D52/PV-25D52/PV-D27D52

Initial Setup

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Advanced Operation

• Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 10 to 15.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect,
operate, or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
(Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.)

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail : [e-mail]

For Your Information

LSQT0592A

Important Safeguards and Precautions

READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL
WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT

INSTALLATION

1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION

Operate only from power source indicated on unit
or in this manual. If uncertain, have your Electric
Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer
verify your home power source.

2 POWER CORD PLUG

For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one wide
blade), or a three-wire grounding type plug. Always
hold the plug firmly and make sure your hands are
dry when plugging in or unplugging the AC power cord.
Regularly remove dust, dirt, etc. on the plug.

POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:

The plug fits into outlet only one way. If it cannot be
fully inserted, try reversing it. If it still will not fit, have
an electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not
tamper with the plug.

GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:

The plug requires a three-hole grounding outlet.
If necessary, have an electrician install the proper
outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.

3 POWER CORD

To avoid unit malfunction, and to protect against
electrical shock, fire or personal injury:

- Keep power cord away from heating appliances
and walking traffic. Do not rest heavy objects on,
or roll such objects over the power cord.

- Do not tamper with the cord in any way.

- An extension cord should have the same type
plug (polarized or grounding) and must be securely
connected.

- Overloaded wall outlets or extension cords are
fire hazards.

- Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or
cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should
be replaced by a qualified electrician.

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat
generated during operation. If blocked, heat
build-up may result in a fire hazard or heat
damage to discs.
For your protection:
a. Never cover ventilation slots while unit is ON,

or operate unit while placed on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other soft surface.

b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case

or rack, unless properly ventilated.

5

AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR

SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Do not place unit over or near a heater or radiator, in
direct sunlight, inside closed vehicles,
in high temperature [over 95 °F (35 °C)], or in over
75% humidity. If unit is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm one, moisture may condense in
unit and on the tape causing damage. Never subject
unit to vibration, impact, or place it so that the
surface is tilted as internal parts may be seriously
damaged.

6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

• Never place unit on support or stand that is not
firm, level, and adequately strong. The unit could
fall causing serious injury to a child
or adult and damage to the unit.

• Move any appliance and cart
combination with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause objects to overturn.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions.

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OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

An outside antenna or cable system must be properly
grounded to provide some protection
against built up static charges
and voltage. Section 810
of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada,
part 1 of the Canadian Electrical
Code) provides information
regarding proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE

POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS

Locate an outside antenna system well away from power
lines and electric light or power circuits so it will never touch
these power sources should it ever fall. When installing
antenna, absolutely never touch power lines, circuits or
other power sources as this could be fatal.

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC

- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND
CLAMP

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

USING THE UNIT

Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location,
refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.

1 KEEP UNIT WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR

MOISTURE, such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.

2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR

STRONG IMPACT, unplug unit and have it inspected by

a qualified service technician before use.

3 ELECTRICAL STORMS

During a lightning storm, or before leaving unit unused for
extended periods of time, disconnect all equipment from the
power source as well as the antenna and cable system.

4 WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

• DO NOT OPERATE IF:

- liquid has spilled into unit.

- unit was dropped or otherwise damaged.

- unit emits smoke, odours, or noises.
Immediately unplug unit, and have it inspected by a service
technician to avoid potential fire and shock hazards.

Never drop or push any object through openings in unit.

•

Touching internal parts may cause electric shock or fire hazard.
Do not put any foreign object on the tray.

• Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, away from
unit to avoid electrical interference.

5 USING ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to
avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.

6 CLEANING UNIT

Unplug unit. Use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to
gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids,
aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or seep into unit and
cause electrical shock. Any substance, such as wax, adhesive
tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy,
humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts.

SERVICE

1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the
unit does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or remove
covers, or make any adjustments not described in the manual.
Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician.

2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified
by the manufacturer, or have equal safety characteristics
as original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING

After unit is serviced or repaired, request that a thorough safety
check be done as described in the manufacturer’s service
literature to ensure video unit is in safe operating condition.

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité

Warning : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Avertissement : Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne pas

Attention :Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche

FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment

This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning.

exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive.

dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

would void the user’s authority to operate.

CAUTION:

UNIT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.
HOWEVER THIS UNIT USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD
CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE
SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

WHEN THIS UNIT IS PLUGGED TO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT
PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY
AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS UNIT.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE
UNIT YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.

ATTENTION:

RAYONNEMENT LASER
EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
NE PAS REGARDER
DANS LE FAISCEAU.

(Inside of product)

FCC NOTICE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential
environment. If this eqiupment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another location and/or utilize an
electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver. If necessary, consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help. You may find the booklet, 'Something About Interference'
available from FCC local regional offices helpful.

This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that contain lead.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the
Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit
may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is
dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the
operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore,
it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

Region Management Information

Region Management Information: This unit is designed and
manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information
that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described
on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of
this unit, this unit cannot play this disc.

The Region number
for this unit is 1.

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Before Using

Congratulations

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 tag located on the back of your unit.

Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.

Accessories

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Remote Control
LSSQ0346

Loading the Batteries

Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos.
4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098,
licensed for limited viewing uses only.

ADD/DLT

CLEAR

SUB TITLE

ANGLE

AUDIO

DISPLAY

ENTER

TITLE MENU

S E T

ACTION RETURN

PLAY

SKIP

SKIP

+

ZOOM

STOP

PAUSE

SLOW/SEARCH

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Batteries 2 “AA”

To order accessories,
call toll free
1-800-332-5368.

This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims
of certain U.S. Patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Table of Contents

Initial Setup

TV

DVD Operation

Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions ....... 2 ~ 3

Before Using ........................................................................................ 4

Information (Unit, Disc) .................................................................... 6, 7

Location of Controls ........................................................................ 8, 9

Connections / Initial Setup .......................................................... 10, 11

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust ............... 12, 13

Audio Connections ...................................................................... 14, 15

Initial Setup

DVD Operation

DVD

Basic DVD Operation .................................................................. 16, 17

TV Operation

TV

TV Operation ..................................................................................... 18

MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System .................................................. 1 9

Closed Caption System ............................................................... 20, 21

TV Timer Features ............................................................................. 2 2

On-Screen Display (OSD) ................................................................. 23

FM Radio ..................................................................................... 24, 25

Advanced Operation

TV

DVD

Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature ........................... 26, 27

Special Features ......................................................................... 28, 29

V-Chip Control Feature ............................................................. 30 ~ 33

Video / Audio Menu ........................................................................... 34

Video / Audio Adjustment .................................................................. 35

Disc Operation ........................................................................... 36 ~ 40

DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays .............................. 41 ~ 43

MP3 Playback Operation .................................................................. 44

DVD Lock Feature ............................................................................. 45

Settings for DVD Operation ....................................................... 46 ~ 48

Language Code List .......................................................................... 49

For Your Information

TV

Before Requesting Service ......................................................... 50, 51

Warning and Instruction Displays ..................................................... 51

Limited Warranty ......................................................................... 52, 53

Customer Services Directory ............................................................. 53

Spanish Quick Use Guide / Guía para rápida consulta ........... 54 ~ 61

Index ............................................................................................ 62, 63

TV Operation

Advanced Operation

For Your Information

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Information (Unit, Disc)

Specifications

Display

Picture Tube: 20 inch measured diagonal 90° Picture Tube (PV-20D52)

Tuner

Broadcast Channels: VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69
CABLE Channels: Midband A through I (14 ~ 22)

FM Radio

Band range: 87.5 ~ 108.1 MHz

General

Power Source: 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: Power On

Television System: EIA Standard NTSC color
Speaker: 2 pieces (5.0W x 2)
Operating Temperature: 5 °C ~ 35 °C (41 °F ~ 95 °F)
Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 75%
Weight: 23 kg (50.6 lbs.) (PV-20D52)

Dimensions: 515 (W) x 505 (H) x 474 (D) mm

Discs played

(1) DVD-VIDEO disc 5” (12 cm) single-sided, single-layer

(2) Compact disc 5” (12 cm) disc

(CD-DA, VIDEO CD) 3” (8 cm) disc

Digital audio output:

Optical digital output: Optical connector

Pickup: Wavelength: 655 nm (DVD), 790 nm (Video CD/CD)

Note :Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

25 inch measured diagonal 110° Picture Tube (PV-25D52)
27 inch measured diagonal 100° Picture Tube (PV-27D52)

Superband J through W (23 ~ 36)
Hyperband AA ~ EEE (37 ~ 64)
Lowband A-5 ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99)
Special CABLE channel 5A (01)
Ultraband 65 ~ 94, 100 ~ 125

Approx. 122 watts (PV-20D52)
Approx. 150 watts (PV-25D52)
Approx. 161 watts (PV-27D52)
Power Off
Approx. 3.5 watts

32 kg (70.4 lbs.) (PV-25D52)
39 kg (85.8 lbs.) (PV-27D52)

20-5/16” (W) x 19-7/8” (H) x 18-11/16” (D) (PV-20D52)
634 (W) x 590 (H) x 464 (D) mm
24-15/16” (W) x 23-1/4” (H) x 18-1/4” (D) (PV-25D52)
688 (W) x 653 (H) x 550 (D) mm
27-1/16” (W) x 25-11/16” (H) x 21-11/16” (D) (PV-27D52)

5” (12 cm) single-sided, double-layer
5” (12 cm) double-sided, double-layer
(one layer per side)
3” (8 cm) single-sided, single-layer
3” (8 cm) single-sided, double-layer
3” (8 cm) double-sided, double-layer
(one layer per side)

Laser power: CLASS II

If the disc cannot be removed...

First, unplug unit.
Then, prepare a rigid wire (e.g. an extended paper clip)
and, applying moderate force, insert it straight into the
hole at the base of the tray. The tray will eject a little.
Then, pull the tray all the way out and remove the disc.

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Over 2 inches

Disc formats supported by this unit

The unit can play back discs bearing any of the
following marks:

DVD

3” (8 cm) disc / 5” (12 cm) disc

Video CD

3” (8 cm) disc / 5” (12 cm) disc

CD

3” (8 cm) disc / 5” (12 cm) disc

Discs which cannot be played with this unit

• DVD with Region No. other than “1” or “ALL”

• DVD of PAL system

• DVD-ROM • DVD-R/DVD-RAM

• DVD-R/DVD-RAM • CD-ROM

• CDV • CD-G

• Do not try to play a Photo CD.

is a registered trademark.

Definition of Terms

Angle

Some DVD discs feature scenes simultaneously
shot from different angles. The ANGLE button can be
used to view the scene from different angles. (ANGLE
Indicator lights up on the unit when a
scene recorded at different angles is detected.)

Chapter Number

Titles are subdivided into numbered sections. You can
quickly search for a favorite scene using these numbers.

DVD

A high-density optical disc on which high-quality
pictures and sound have been digitally recorded.
DVD incorporates new video compression
technology (MPEG II) and high-density recording
technology which allow entire movies to be
recorded with incredible playback quality.

Playback Control

With Video CD (version 2.0), scenes or information
may be selected for viewing or listening from an
interactive menu that appears on the TV screen.

Subtitles

Written dialogue which appears at the bottom of the screen.

Time Number

The elapsed play time from the start of a disc or title.
Use to quickly find scenes. (May not work with some discs.)

Title Number

For DVD discs with two or more titles, the title is
numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.

Track Number

Numbers assigned to tracks on Video CDs and CDs to
allow specific tracks to be quickly located.

Video CD

CD containing picture and sound with same quality
level as video tape. This unit also supports Video CDs
with playback control (version 2.0).

Disc Handling

Handling precautions

• Only hold disc by edges as shown.
Fingerprints, dirt, and scratches
can cause skipping and distortion.

• Do not write on label
side of disc.

• Never use record
cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity
prevention liquids, or any
other solvent.

• Be careful not to drop or
bend disc.

• Do not place more than
1 disc on disc tray.

• Do not try to close disc
tray when disc is not
properly placed.

• Always store discs in
their proper cases
when not in use.

To clean disc surface

With a soft, damp (water only) cloth, gently wipe
from the center hole to the outer edge as shown
below. (Wiping in a circular pattern will scratch
the surface.)

If disc is brought from a cold to a
warm environment, moisture may
form on the disc

Wipe away moisture with a soft, dry, lint-free
cloth before using disc. (See above.)

Improper disc storage

Discs could be damaged if stored or left in areas:

• exposed to direct sunlight.

• that are humid or dusty.

• near heat (i.e. heater, radiator, etc.).

Disc tray

Disc

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Location of Controls

Remote Control Buttons (Light Tower™ Illuminated Remote Control)

OPEN/CLOSE

Opens or closes the disc tray.

POWER

Turns the unit on or off.

FM/TV

Sets to TV mode.
Receives FM radio signal.

MUTE

Mutes the sound instantly.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects a channel.

SURROUND

Creates a deeper, 3-D sound effect.

NUMBER Keys

Selects a channel directly.

ANGLE

Selects the desired angle
in DVD mode.

AUDIO

Selects the desired audio mode.

TITLE

Selects the desired title by number
on some DVDs.

SELECT

Controls navigation around
on-screen menu.

ACTION

Displays Main Menu.

SET

Sets a selected menu.

SKIP

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Skips back one chapter or track.
Goes to previous menu screen.

PAUSE

Pauses picture in Play mode and
frame advance picture in Still mode.

PLAY

Begins playback.

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PAUSE

DVD

Sets to DVD mode.

LIGHT

See below.

DSS/CABLE

Sets the remote to control some
basic DDS or Cable box functions.

TIMER

Sets ON TIMER or SLEEP TIMER.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Adjusts volume.

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RAPID TUNE

Displays the last channel
you were watching.

ADD/DELETE/CLEAR

Adds or deletes a channel.
Cancels an item on the screen.

CLEAR

ENTER

SUB TITLE

Selects a different subtitle language.

DISPLAY/ENTER

Displays the TV status and clock.
In DVD mode, displays disc and
unit information.
In DSS or CABLE mode, it may be
necessary after channel selection.

MENU

Displays DVD menu.

RETURN

Returns to Menu screen.

SKIP

Skips one chapter or track.
Goes to next menu screen.

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ZOOM

Enlarges specific portions of picture.

STOP

Stops playback.

SLOW/SEARCH

Slow motion picture in Still mode.
Forward/Reverse rapid scene
search in Play mode.

Note

• When LIGHT is pressed, (FM/TV, DVD, DSS/CABLE, CH UP/DOWN, VOL+/-) buttons will light for 5
seconds for easy location. If no button is pressed in 5 seconds the light goes out to conserve the battery.

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Front View of the Unit and Indicators

AUDIO/VIDEO IN
Connector 2 (LINE 2)

Connect from other component.

POWER (See previous page.)

VOLUME UP/DOWN (See previous page.)

CHANNEL UP/DOWN (See previous page.)

STOP (See previous page.)

SKIP

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(See previous page.)

PLAY (See previous page.)

SKIP

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(See previous page.)

PAUSE (See previous page.)

Rear View of the unit

Connect an earphone

or headphones.

SLEEP TIMER Indicator

PHONES

Lights when the

Sleep-Timer is set.

ON TIMER Indicator

Lights when the On-Timer is set.

ANGLE Indicator

Lights when a scene recorded

at a different angle is detected.

Remote Sensor

Aim the remote to this point.

Disc Tray

Insert a disc to this tray.

OPEN/CLOSE (See previous page.)

* PV-27D52

Rear shown.

AC Power Plug

When plugged into an AC outlet, the unit consumes

3.5 W of electric power in OFF condition.

Optical Digital Audio Output Connector

Connect to a Dolby Digital decoder or dts decoder.
For details, see page 15.

VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal

In from your Antenna or Cable.

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connector

Connect to other component.

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Connector 1 (LINE 1)

Connect from other component.

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Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

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Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on.

Connecting

For ANT./Cable
Connect the cable from
Antenna/Cable to the VHF/
UHF terminal on the unit.

For DSS/Cable Box
Connect the OUT jack on
your cable box to the VHF/
UHF terminal on the unit
with a RF cable.

WARNING:

Overtightening "Nut type" RF
coaxial cables may damage jacks.
Finger tighten only.

Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

Plug the unit power cord into
an AC wall outlet.

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Press POWER* on the remote or unit.
The unit comes on and auto channel

2

and clock set starts.

UNIT

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PV-27D52 Rear shown.

VHF/UHF

IN from

VHF/UHF

Cable TV
Converter Box

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF

ANT./CABLE

IN from
ANT./CABLE

Settings are made automatically.
When setup is done, this screen
appears.

• If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it
to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
channel in your time zone. If you use a
DSS receiver, it must be turned off.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail : [e-mail]

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CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

AUTO CLOCK SET

PROCEEDING

CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY

If AUTO CLOCK SET IS
INCOMPLETE screen appears, set
the clock using MANUAL CLOCK
SET procedure on next page.

Important:

SET :

SET

SELECT :

END

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ACT I ON

SET CLOCK

DST

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SELE CT MONTH

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If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the FM/TV button on the
remote and try the button again.

POWER

SELECT

SET

ACTION

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Manual Clock Set

If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually
set the clock as follows.

Press ACTION on
the Remote to

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Menu screen.

Press to
select the month

CLEAR

ENTER

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and press SET to
set. In the same
manner, select and
set the date, year,
time, and DST.

Press ACTION twice to start CLOCK

and exit.3

Initial Setup

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

Unit auto adjusts clock for DST (Daylight
Saving Time.)

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■ Spring (First Sunday in April)

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DST : ON ->Sets clock ahead one hour.

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■ Autumn (Last Sunday in October)

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DST : ON ->Turns clock back one hour.

• If your area does not observe Daylight
Saving Time, select DST:OFF.

Note to CABLE System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the
CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system
of the building, as close to the point
of cable entry as practical.

Reset all unit Memory Functions

When moving unit to a new location, or if a mistake was
made in the Initial Setup section.

Turn the unit

1

Power on.

Press and hold both PLAY and | on

2

the unit for more than 5 seconds.

• The power will shut off.

Perform “Initial Setup” on page 10.

3

11

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time

1

DVD

TV

SELECT :
END : ACT I ON

Language

2

1) Press

to select
language icon.

DVD

TV

SELECT :

END : ACT I ON

2) Press SET

repeatedly.

MENU PR I NCIPAL

DVD

ELEG I R :

TERM I NAR :

For Spanish

DVD

SEL. :

REGLER : SET

FIN :

For French

DVD

TV

SELECT :

END : ACT I ON

For English

3) Press ACTION

to exit.

M A I N MENU

LOCK

CLOC

K

M A I N MENU

LOCK

CLOC

BLOQUEO

RELOJTV

F I

ACT I ON

MENU

BLOCAGE

HORLOGETELE

ACT I ON

M A I N MENU

LOCK

CLOC

LANGUAGE

3

5

CH

SET : SET

LANGUAGE

5

K

SET : SET

HOLA

ID I OMA

5

CANAL

JAR : SET

BONJOUR

LANGUE

5

CANAL

HELLO

LANGUAGE

5

K

SET : SET

Press ACTION*

to display MAIN MENU.

1

Channels

1) Press

to select “CH.”

M A I N MENU

LOCK

DVD

CLOC

1

3

CH

1

3

1

3

1

3

CH

TV

SELECT :
END : ACT I ON

2) Press SET.

SET UP CHA

ANT

ENNA

: CABLE

UTO SE

T

A
CHANNEL CAPT I ON
W

EAK S I GNAL

SELECT :
SET
END

D I

: SET
: ACT I ON

3) Press to select

“ANTENNA,” then
press SET to set
your antenna
system
(“TV” or “CABLE”).

4) Press to select

“AUTO SET,” then
press SET.

• After Channel Auto Set
is finished, Clock Auto
Set will be performed.
(If clock is set manually,
Clock Auto Set will not
be performed.)

LANGUAGE

K

SET : SET

NNE

SPLAY : OFF

Clock

1) Press

to select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

LANGUAGE

LOCK

1

3

5

CH

L

DVD

CLOC

TV

SELECT :
END : ACT I ON

K

SET : SET

1

3

5

CH

2) Press SET.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANU

AL

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT :
SET

: SET
: ACT I ON

END

(“TIME ZONE ADJUST” appears

only when auto clock is set.)

JUS

T :

0

3) Press to select
“MANUAL,” then press SET.

(For Auto Clock Set, select “AUTO
CLOCK SET,” and press SET.)

CLOC

K

2 / 6/

SELE CT

SELECT :
SET :
END

:

SET

2002

HOUR

SET

ACT I ON

:

WED

12

00

DST

: ON

BACK :

PM

<Example >

4) Press and press SET

to select and set the month,
date, year, time, and DST

(Daylight Saving Time).

To Make Corrections,

repeatedly press
move to error, then correct.

to

12

5) Press ACTION twice to start

the clock and exit this mode.

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C

HANNEL

08 DELE T

ED

Time Zone Adjust

*Important:

If a remote control button does
not work when pressed, press
the FM/TV button on the remote
and try the button again.

Time Zone Adjust

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

1) Press to

select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

LANGUAGE

LOCK

DVD

CLOC

TV

SELECT :
END : ACT I ON

2) Press SET.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET
MANU

AL

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT :
SET
END

:

: ACT I ON

K

JUS

3

5

CH

SET : SET

T :

1

0

ACTION

OPEN/CLOSE

LIGHT

DSS

D V DFM/TV

CABLE

T

I

M

10

E

E

T

R

U

M

H

C

S

U

R

R

O

U

N

D

AUDIO

TITLE MENU

ACTION RETURN

SKIP

PAUSE

L

VO

CH

SUB TITLE

ANGLE

S E T

PLAY

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

VO

+

ADD/DLT

DISPLAY

SKIP

ZOOM

L

E

N

U

T

-

R

NUMBER keys

ADD/DLT

CLEAR

ENTER

SELECT

SET

+

Initial Setup

3) Press to select

“TIME ZONE ADJUST”
and press or to
subtract or add hour(s)
as necessary.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET
MANU

AL

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT :
SET

:

END

: ACT I ON

JUS

T :

4) Press ACTION

twice to exit.

•“TIME ZONE ADJUST”
returns to “0” if clock is set
manually.

Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel:
Select channel with

+1

number keys and
press ADD/DLT.

C

HANNEL

08 ADDED

To delete channel:
Select channel with
CH

or number keys

and press ADD/DLT.

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Audio Connections

■ Unit

➛➛

➛ Amplifier

➛➛

➛➛

➛ Speaker

➛➛

Unit

AUDIO OUT
R L

Amplifier

R L

AUDIO IN

Speaker

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished
Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,
Inc. All rights reserved.

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Speaker

Ready Checklist

Turn down the volume, then turn this unit, as well as
other equipment to be connected, off before
proceeding with connection.

Do not block ventilation holes of any of the
equipment and arrange them so that air can circulate
freely.

Read through the instructions before connecting
other equipment.

Ensure that you observe the color coding when
connecting audio and video cables.

Enjoying digital audio output from the
digital audio output connector

Notes on audio output from the optical digital
audio output connector

Sound

Disc

recording
format

Dolby Digital

Linear PCM

DVD

(48/96 kHz
16/20/24 bit)
dts

Video

MPEG 1

CD

CD

Linear PCM

MP3

MP3

*1 The type of audio output from the connector can be

selected by the Settings for DVD Operation. (See
page 47.)

*2 Sound having 96 kHz sampling is converted into 48

kHz sampling when it is output from the unit’s optical
digital audio output connector.

For your reference:

• Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression technique
developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Supporting 5.1-channel surround sound,
as well as stereo (2-channel) sound, this technique
enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently
recorded on a disc.

• Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs.
While CDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs are
recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit up to 96 kHz/24 bit.

• If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you
will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same
DVD movies that provide full 5.1 channel Dolby Digital
soundtracks, as well as from titles with the Dolby
Surround mark. For information on Panasonic or
Technics Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound Decoders
please contact your local dealer.

Optical digital audio
output from connector

Dolby Digital bitstream
(1-5.1 ch) or OFF (no
output)*

1

Linear PCM (2ch)
(48 kHz sampling/16 bit
only)*2 or no output*

1

Bitstream or no output*
PCM
(44.1 kHz sampling)
Linear PCM
(44.1 kHz sampling)

Linear PCM
(

It depends on the MP3 file)

1

■ Unit

➛➛

➛ Dolby Digital Decoder

➛➛

➛➛

➛ Amplifier

➛➛

➛➛

➛ Speaker

➛➛

or

➛➛

Unit

➛ dts (digital theater systems) Decoder

➛➛

When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or dts are played, Dolby Digital bitstream or dts
bitstream is output from the unit Optical digital audio output connector. When the unit is
connected to a Dolby Digital decoder or dts decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in
your home. [An optical digital audio cable (optional) is required when an optional Dolby
Digital decoder or dts decoder is used.]

➛➛

➛ Amplifier

➛➛

➛➛

➛ Speaker

➛➛

Initial Setup

Notes on connecting an Optical
digital audio cable (optional)

• Firmly connect the cable to the
connector.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Caution for optical digital audio output
connector:

• When connecting an amplifier (with
an Optical digital input connector)
which does not contain the Dolby
Digital or dts decoder, be sure to
select “OFF” at “Dolby Digital” and
“OFF” at “dts” of the Settings for DVD
Operation “AUDIO OUTPUT” (see
page 47). Otherwise, any attempt to
play DVDs may cause such a high
level of noise that it may be harmful to
your ears and damage your speakers.

• When a dts decoder is connected,
please select “Bitstream” at “dts” of the
Settings for DVD Operation “AUDIO
OUTPUT”. If “OFF” is selected, there
will be no sound. (See page 47).

• Video CDs and CDs can be played
as normal.

Note:

• Some dts decoders which do not
support DVD-dts Interface may not
work properly with the unit.

Unit

Optical digital audio
cable (optional)

Amplifier

Front
Speaker

Subwoofer

Surround
speaker

Dolby Digital Decoder
dts processing (optional)

Centre speaker

Front

Speaker

Surround

speaker

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Basic DVD Operation

Ready Checklist

All connections are made.
Your unit is plugged in.
If unit is connected to an audio amplifier,

turn the stereo system’s power on.

OPEN/CLOSE

POWER

S

U

R

R

O

U

N

D

LIGHT

DSS

D V DFM/TV

CABLE

T

I

M

10

E

E

T

R

U

M

H

C

L

VO

L

VO

E

+

N

U

T

-

R

H

C

NUMBER
keys

TITLE

PLAY

SKIP |

PAUSE

AUDIO

TITLE MENU

ACTION RETURN

SKIP

PAUSE

SUB TITLE

ANGLE

S E T

PLAY

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

ADD/DLT

DISPLAY

SKIP

ZOOM

CLEAR

ENTER

+

SLOW

SLOW

Operation using unit buttons

Press PLAY.

Insert disc.

3

Press POWER.

1

*1Interactive DVD...

May include multiple camera angles,
stories, etc.

*2Video CD with playback control...

Particular scenes or information can be
interactively selected from a menu that
appears on the screen.

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•

74

3

Press
OPEN/CLOSE.

Press STOP.

6

OPEN/

CLOSE

DVD

10

SELECT

SET

MENU

RETURN

SKIP |

STOP

Press POWER* on the remote or unit.

1

Insert a disc.

• If a disc is already inserted, go to step 3.

2

(Depending on the disc, playback may start
automatically.)

1) Press OPEN/CLOSE.

2) Place disc into disc tray.

• Hold disc by its edges only
(page 7

) with printed side up

and

1
2

use guides to place into

tray. Use

3”(8 cm) or

1 2

5” (12 cm) disc.

Press PLAY to start play.

Disc tray closes automatically.

3

CLOSE

READING

If an interactive DVD*1 or a
Video CD with playback
control*
MENU appears, go to step 5.

4

<Example> 1 digit number 1 ••• 1

Press SKIP | or | to go to next or previous menu screen.

• SKIP function not available with all discs.

To return to MENU (play stops)
Press TITLE, MENU, or RETURN. (DVD)
Press RETURN. (Video CD)

2

is used and a TITLE

T I TLE MENU

Cas t l es

Dogs

Love

r

s

Dogs

of the world

<Example>

2 digit number 12 ••• 10➛1➛2
3 digit number 123 •••100➛1➛2➛3

Please refer to disc jacket for operation information.

Press STOP to stop play.

• You may also close the tray

by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.

• Data reading time differs with
each disc.

T I TLE MENU

Press or
number key(s) (see

below) to select title

i r

ds

B

and press SET to
play.

Using number key(s)
starts play automatically.

<Example>

Dogs

Love

r

s

Cas t l es

i r

ds

B

5

Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc.

6

Important:

*

I

f a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote

and try the button again.

■ Forward/Reverse rapid scene

search

➛➛

➛ Press SLOW

➛➛

during play.

➛➛

➛ Press PLAY to release.

➛➛

• Starting forward/reverse search during play
started from menu on Video CDs may recall
menu.

• Search speed, slow at first, increases with
each additional press of the button up to 5
levels.

or SLOW

■ Forward/Reverse Chapter/Track

Skip

➛➛

➛ Press SKIP | or

➛➛

|

during play.

Each press skips a chapter (DVD) or
track (Video CD/CD).

Pressing | SKIP once midway through a
chapter/track returns to start of that chapter/track.
Each additional press skips back one chapter/
track.

• Pressing SKIP | or | during play started
from menu on Video CDs may recall menu.

Current playback position

Chapter/Track Chapter/Track Chapter/TrackChapter/Track

Reverse Skip Forward Skip

■ Still (Pause) Picture

➛➛

➛ Press PAUSE during play.

➛➛
➛➛

➛ Press PLAY to release.

➛➛

• DVD/Video CD : The unit will enter Still picture mode.

• CD : The unit will enter Pause mode.

■ Frame by Frame picture
(DVD/Video CD)

➛➛

➛ Press PAUSE in Still mode.

➛➛
➛➛

➛ Press PLAY to release.

➛➛

• Each press advances picture one frame.

• Hold down for consecutive frame advance.

• Whether pictures are advanced by “FRAME” or

“FIELD” is selected automatically (see page 48).

■ Slow Motion picture (DVD/Video CD)

➛➛

➛

Press

➛➛

➛➛

➛ Press PLAY to release.

➛➛

• Slow motion speed, slow at first, is increased

with each additional press of the button up to 5
levels.

• Reverse slow motion is not available for video

CDs.

SLOW or SLOW

in Still mode.

• When appears on the screen while a button
is being operated, it means that the
corresponding operation is prohibited by the
unit or the disc.

RESUME function

The unit memorizes the point where STOP
is pressed (

Press PLAY to resume play from this point.
Pressing STOP again or opening the tray

cancels RESUME, however, RESUME is not
canceled when power is turned off and on.

• RESUME works only with discs for which

elapsed play time is displayed during play.

flashes on screen).

Auto-Power Off function

Power turns off after unit has been in Stop
mode (DVD) for about 5 minutes.

Enjoy Video CDs featuring
playback control without
using menus (Video CDs only)

1.Do steps 1-4 (previous page).

When menu appears, press STOP.

2.Press number key(s) to select desired

track (play begins).

• Check disc for track numbers.

• Press “1” to start at beginning of disc.

To Resume Menu use,
Press STOP, and press PLAY, then the menu

appears. Now, go to step 5 (previous page).

Notes

• Please read the disc jacket for operation
information.

• If a single sided disc is placed in upside down,
“PLEASE CHECK THE DISC,

AND FOR STAINS OR SCRATCHES ON
DISC” is displayed.

• Remove disc and press unit POWER off when
not in use.

• Disc continues to rotate with menu displayed
even after play is done. Press STOP to clear
menu display when finished with menu.

DVD Operation

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TV Operation

Important: If a remote control button does not work

*

when pressed, press the FM/TV button
on the remote and try the button again.

Press POWER* on the remote or unit.

1

Use CH or

0 8

2

number keys to
select a channel.

Press VOL + or VOL -

3

24

to adjust volume.

■ Using the 100 key

When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125
with the number keys, first press the 100 key,
and then enter the remaining two digits.

■ Rapid Tune

Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you

were watching.

■ Audio Mute

Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound.

Press again to restore the previous sound level.

■ Phones

Connect an earphone (not supplied) or
headphones (not supplied) to the Phones Jack.

Ready Checklist

All connections are made.
Your unit is plugged in.

VOL + / VOL -

POWER

CH

POWER

CH

NUMBER
keys

100 key

OPEN/CLOSE

D V DFM/TV

E

T

U

M

CH

S

U

R

VOL

R

O

U

N

D

C

ANGLE

AUDIO

TITLE MENU

S E T

ACTION RETURN

PLAY

SKIP

STOP

PAUSE

SLOW/SEARCH

10

H

SUB TITLE

T

CABLE

I

M

E

VO

+

ADD/DLT

SKIP

LIGHT

DSS

R

L

R

DISPLAY

+

ZOOM

PHONES
Jack

VOL + /-

E

N

U

T

-

CLEAR

ENTER

RAPID

TUNE

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MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System

STER

EO
SAP
M

ONO

CH

08

1 2 : 0 0AM

Equipped with ®-TV Noise
Reduction for true MTS
reproduction. ®-TV Noise
Reduction is required for good
stereo separation and audio fidelity.

®

is a registered trademark, and
is licensed by ®Technology
Licensing.

OPEN/CLOSE

LIGHT

DSS

D V DFM/TV

CABLE

T

I

M

10

E

E

T

R

U

M

CH

S

U

R

R

O

U

N

D

L

VO

VOL

E

+

N

U

T

-

R

CH

AUDIO

ADD/DLT

CLEAR

SUB TITLE

ANGLE

AUDIO

TITLE MENU

ACTION RETURN

SKIP

PAUSE

S E T

PLAY

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

DISPLAY

SKIP

ZOOM

DISPLAY

ENTER

+

Receivable Broadcast Types

The following are possible audio broadcast types and
on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated
with an “ ” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated
with an arrow. To change the audio mode for these
broadcasts, see the “Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing”
section (below.)

Press DISPLAY to display

the broadcast signal being received.

CH

STER
SAP
M

ONO

STER
SAP
M

ONO

STER
SAP
M

ONO

STER
SAP
M

ONO

1 2 : 0 0AM

EO

1 2 : 0 0AM

EO

1 2 : 0 0AM

EO

1 2 : 0 0AM

EO

08

MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo
(main language) and Secondary Audio
Program (sub language) broadcasts are
being received simultaneously.
Select the STEREO or SAP audio mode.

MTS Stereo broadcast

CH

08

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo
broadcast. Select STEREO audio mode.

• If stereo broadcast is weak and the
display flickers, select MONO audio
mode for possible improvement.

SAP broadcast

CH

08

Secondary Audio Program
(sub language).
Select SAP audio mode for the sub
language.

MONO broadcast

CH

08

Normal monaural sound broadcast.

TV Operation

< Example >

Press AUDIO

Audio Mode for TV Viewing

Press AUDIO to select the desired audio mode as

described above.

(Arrow shows selection.)

• Each press of AUDIO will change the audio mode as shown below.

• “SAP” is selected with first press of AUDIO.

CH

1 2 : 0 0AM

STER

EO
SAP
M

ONO

Press AUDIO

08

CH

STER
SAP
M

ONO

1 2 : 0 0AM

EO

08

Press AUDIO

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Closed Caption System

Closed Caption is ...

This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs,
but also makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone.

Closed Caption Mode Feature

Press ACTION*

to display MAIN MENU.

1

2

3

4

M A I N MENU

LOCK

DVD

CLOC

TV

SELECT :
END : ACT I ON

SET

UP TV

CAPT I ON

I NPUT

SELECT : T
SET UP V I DEO / AUD I
FM

ANT

ENNA : I

REMOTE W

ARN I NG

VOL ADJUST : + 2

DVD

SELECT :

: ACT I ON

END

CAPT I ON

CAPT I ON MODE

CC ON MUTE

SELECT :
SET : SET
END

TEXT C2

: ACT I ON

OFF

CAP C2

LANGUAGE

K

: ON

SET : SET

:

:

CAP C1

1)Press to

select “TV.”

2)Press SET to

1

3

5

CH

SET : SET

UNER
O
NT

display SET UP
TV screen.

1) Press to

select “CAPTION”.

2) Press SET

to display
CAPTION screen.

1) Press to

CAP C1

CAP C1

select CAPTION
MODE.

2) Press SET

repeatedly to select
mode. (See right.)

TEXT C1

Closed Caption Mode Selections

Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2

A narration of selected TV programs
is displayed.
Check TV program listings for CC
(Closed Caption) broadcasts.

Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2

Most of the screen will be blocked
out. When the TV station broadcasts
information, such as program listings,
it will appear in this space.

Caption Mode: OFF

Closed Caption /Text narration will
not be displayed.

NOTE :
The closed caption or text signal may
be broadcast over C1, C2, or both.
Also, text contents can vary so you
may wish to try different settings.

Press ACTION three times
to return to the normal screen.

5

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