Panasonic PV DF2003, PV-DF2703 User Manual

TV / DVD / VCR Combination

Operating Instructions

Initial Setup

Model No.

PV-DF2003/PV-DF2703

• Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 14 to 15.

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Timer Operation

Advanced Operation

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meets the ENERGY STAR

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.)

This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-DF2003 and PV-DF2703.
Illustrations in this manual show the PV-DF2703. Fea tures may vary, so please read care ful ly.

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LSQT0668B

For Your Information

Important Safeguards and Pre cau tions

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 fi rmly 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 fi ts into outlet only one way. If it cannot be fully
inserted, try reversing it. If it still will not fi t, 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, fi re or personal injury:

- Keep power cord away from heating appliances and
walking traffi c. 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 fi re
hazards.

- Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or

cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should

be replaced by a qualifi ed 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 fi re hazard or heat
damage to cassettes or 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 ve hi cles, 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 con dense in unit and on
the tape causing dam age. Never sub ject unit to
vibration, im pact, or place it so that the sur face is tilted
as in ter nal parts may be se ri ous ly dam aged.

6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

• Never place unit on support or

stand that is not fi rm, 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.

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,
con nec tion 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.

USING THE UNIT

Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location,

refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these safe guards.

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 qualifi ed 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 fi re and shock hazards.

• Never drop or push any object through openings in unit.
Touching internal parts may cause electric shock or fi re
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 fi re, 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 fl uids,

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.

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC

- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

SERVICE

1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following detailed operating in struc tions, 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 qualifi ed service tech ni cian.

2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
Make sure the service technician uses only parts specifi ed by the

manufacturer, or have equal safety char ac ter is tics as original
parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may result in fi re,
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.

2

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité

Warning : To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or

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

Attention : Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fi che dans

FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifi cations to this equipment would void the

This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS
equipment. Only use those tapes with the
have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used. This television
receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.

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.

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 equipment 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 fi nd the booklet, “Something About Interference” available from
FCC local regional offi ces helpful.

mois ture.

cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive.

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

user’s authority to operate.

mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that

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)

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

Region Management Information

This unit is designed and man u fac tured 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 cor re spond to the Region number of this unit, this unit
cannot play this disc.

• The region number of this player is “1.”

• The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “1”
or “ALL.”

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the
unit may have suffi cient 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 main te nance of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any
problems.

Example:

1

3

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 fi ll 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

Loading the Batteries

1) Open the cover.

2) Insert batteries as
marked.

3) Close the cover.

Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

Break off the tab to
protect.

Record Tab

Screw driver

To record again.

Remote Control

S

U

R

R

O

U

N

D

LSSQ0302

Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.

Record/Playback Time

Batteries 2 “AA”

To order accessories,
call toll free

1-800-332-5368.

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Only use tapes with the mark in this unit.

Tape Speed
Setting

SP
(Standard
Play)

LP
(Long Play)

SLP
(Super Long
Play)

Type of Video Cassette

T60 T120 T160

1 Hour 2 Hours

2 Hours 4 Hours

3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours

2 Hours

40 Minutes

5 Hours

20 Minutes

Table of Contents

TV / VCR

TV / VCR

DVD

TV / VCR

TV / VCR

Important Safeguards and Precautions ........................................................................2

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité.......................................................................3

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

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

Location of Controls .......................................................................................................8

Connections...................................................................................................................11

Initial Setup (Ready to Play) .........................................................................................14

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust...............................................16

Playback a Tape.............................................................................................................18

Record On a Tape..........................................................................................................18

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing).........................................................................................19

Basic DVD Operation ....................................................................................................20

TV Operation..................................................................................................................22

MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System...............................................................................23

Closed Caption System ................................................................................................24

TV Timer Features .........................................................................................................26

On-Screen Display (OSD) .............................................................................................27

FM Radio ........................................................................................................................28

Timer Recording............................................................................................................30

Initial Setup

Initial Setup

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Timer Operation

TV / VCR

DVD

DVD

TV / VCR

Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature............................................................32

Tape Operation ..............................................................................................................34

Special VCR Features ...................................................................................................38

V-Chip Control Feature ................................................................................................40

Audio Features ..............................................................................................................44

Video/Audio Menu .........................................................................................................46

Video/Audio Adjustment...............................................................................................47

Disc Operation ..............................................................................................................48

DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays .................................................................53

MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback Operation..........................................................................56

DVD Lock Feature..........................................................................................................59

Settings for DVD Operation..........................................................................................60

Language Code List ......................................................................................................63

Before Requesting Service...........................................................................................64

Warning and Instruction Displays ...............................................................................66

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta................................................67

Limited Warranty ...........................................................................................................74

Customer Services Directory .......................................................................................75

Index ...............................................................................................................................76

Advanced Operation

For Your Information

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Information (Unit, Cassette, Disc)

Head Cleaning

Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually
cause video heads to become clogged.

Head Clog Sensor

During playback this
screen appears if
clogging is detected.
To clear message from
screen, press PLAY on
the remote or unit.

• Use “dry” type head cleaning cassette only.
(Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.)

• Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. Excessive
use of head cleaning tape can shorten the video head
life.

V I DE

O

HEADS MAY

NEED C

LEAN I NG

PL

EASE

I

NSERT HEAD

C

LEAN I NG CASSETTE

REFER TO MANUAL

OR

END : PLAY

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

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

■ Spring (First Sunday in April)

DST: ON ➞ Sets clock ahead one hour.

■ Autumn (Last Sunday in October)

DST: OFF➞ Turns clock back one hour.

• If your area does not observe Daylight Saving Time,
select DST : OFF (see “Clock” on pages 16 and 17).

• Keep these time changes in mind when pro gram ming
the unit for timer recordings.

Features for a Quality Picture

Digital Auto Tracking

Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for
optimum picture quality.

Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise)

Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to
reduce picture noise. Press the 3 or 6 NUMBER
key on the remote control or CH
until the picture clears up. To return to Auto
Tracking, press POWER off, then on again a few
seconds later.

V-Lock Control

In Still mode, the 3 or 6 NUMBER key on the
remote control or CH

on the unit operate as a

V-Lock control to reduce jitter.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603,
4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093, licensed
for limited viewing uses only.

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 Cor po ra tion.
Reverse engineering or dis as sem bly is
prohibited.

on the unit

Specifi cations

Display

Picture Tube

VCR

Video Recording
System

Audio Track

Tuner

Broad cast Channels VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69

CA BLE Channels

FM Radio

Band Range 87.5 MHz ~ 108.1 MHz

General

Power Source 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power
Consumption

Television System EIA Standard NTSC color
Speak er 2 pieces 5 W
Op er at ing

Temperature
Op er at ing Humidity 10 % ~ 75 %

Weight

Di men sions

(W x H x D)

Discs played

DVD disc
(DVD-Video, DVD-R)

Compact disc
(CD-DA, VIDEO CD,
CD-R, CD-RW)

MP3, WMA, JPEG

Digital audio output

Optical digital output Optical connector

Pickup

Wavelength

20 inch measured
Picture Tube (PV-DF2003)
27 inch measured
Picture Tube (PV-DF2703)

4 rotary heads helical scanning
system

1 track (Normal)
2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound)

Midband A through I (14 ~ 22)
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

Power OnApprox. 134 W (PV-DF2003)

Approx. 161 W (PV-DF2703)

Power

Approx. 3.5 W

Off

5 °C ~ 35 °C (41 °F ~ 95 °F)

30 kg (66.1 lbs.) (PV-DF2003)
52 kg (114.4 lbs.) (PV-DF2703)

604 mm (23-3/4″) x 523 mm (20-5/8″) x
503 mm (19-3/4″) (PV-DF2003)
760 mm (29-7/8″) x 651 mm (25-5/8″) x
503 mm (19-3/4″) (PV-DF2703)

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

5

″

(12 cm) disc

3″ (8 cm) disc

655 nm (DVD)
790 nm (Video CD/CD)
Laser power: CLASS II

Note

• Designs and spec i fi ca tions are sub ject to change

without no tice.

diagonal pure fl at

diagonal pure fl at

″

) single-sided, single-layer

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Discs that can be played

Disc type

Disc
Logo

DVD-Video

DVD-R

Video CD

CD-DA

CD-R

CD-RW

• Discs played 8 cm (3″) or 12 cm (5″)

• * A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

Discs which cannot be played with this unit

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

• DVD of PAL system

• DVD-ROM

• DVD-AUDIO

• DVD-RW

• DVD+RW

Disc formats supported by this
unit

• DVD-Video format

• DVD-Video formatted discs
(fi nalized*)
It may not be possible to play these
discs in all cases due to the type of
disc or condition of the recording.

• Video-CD format

• CD-DA format

• CD-DA format

• Video-CD format

• MP3/WMA/JPEG fi le and fi nalized*.

• CD-ROM

• CDV

• CVD

• CD-G

• CD-TEXT

• SACD

• Photo-CD

Defi nition of Terms

Angle

Some DVD discs feature scenes si mul ta ne ous ly 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 in for ma tion 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 fi nd
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 specifi c
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

• Sticking a label on the disc may impair
DVD-R playback.

• Do not attach sticker to discs. (Do not use
discs with exposed adhesive from tape or
left over peeled-off stickers.)

• 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

Initial Setup

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Location of Controls

Remote Control Buttons

EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE

See next page.

POWER

Turns the unit on or off.

TV/VCR

Sets to TV/VCR mode.

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.

REW/SLOW-

Rewinds tape and searches reverse
scene. Decreases slow motion speed
in Still mode.

STILL/PAUSE

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

SKIP-

Skips back one chapter or track. Goes
to previous menu screen. Goes directly
to the desired recording. Locates end
point of recording.

PLAY

Begins playback.

SKIP+

Skips one chapter or track. Goes to next
screen. In Stop mode, goes to the counter
“0:00:00.” In Play mode, skips over 1 to 3
minutes of tape.

/SEARCH

/ CM SKIP/ZERO SEARCH

DVD

Sets to DVD mode.

LIGHT

See next page.

DSS/CABLE

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

FM

Receives FM radio signal.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Adjusts volume.

RAPID TUNE

Displays the last channel you
were watching.

ADD/DELETE/CLEAR

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

SUBTITLE

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.

PROGRAM

Displays SET PROGRAM
screen. You can set Timer
Program and On-Timer

FF/SLOW+

Fast forwards tape and forward
visual search. Increases slow
motion speed in Still mode.

ZOOM/ COUNTER RESET

Enlarges specifi c portions of
DVD picture. Resets to “0:00:00”
at desired portion of tape.

REC

Records a program.

RETURN/SPEED

Returns to DVD menu screen.
Selects recording speed of tape.

STOP

Stops recording or playback.

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LIGHT button:

When LIGHT is pressed, (DVD, , DSS/CABLE, CH UP/DOWN, VOL UP/DOWN) buttons will light for
5 seconds for easy button location.

If no button is pressed in 5 seconds, the light goes out to conserve the batteries.

EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE button:

When this button is pressed in TV-VCR mode, the tape is ejected.
This button is inoperative if pressed during recording.
If pressed in DVD mode, the disc tray opens or closes.

Indicators on the Front Panel

<Model PV-DF2703 unit shown>

Initial Setup

REC Indicator (RED)

Lights during recording. In Rec
Pause or OTR Pause mode,
the indicator fl ashes.
Pg 18.

Remote Sensor

ON TIMER Indicator (ORANGE)

Lights when the On-Timer is set.
Pg 26.

ANGLE Indicator (RED)

Lights when a scene
recorded at a different
angles is detected. (DVD
only).
Pg 49.

PROG TIMER Indicator
(GREEN)

Lights when the unit is set
for Timer Recording. It
fl ashes when a Timer
Recording has been set
with no tape inserted, the
clock is not set, or the tape
is in motion.
Pg 30.

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Location of Controls (continued)

Front View of the unit

<Model PV-DF2703 unit shown>

Built In Speaker

If the disc cannot be removed,

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

Disc Tray Cassette Compartment

Phones Jack

Connect an earphone
or headphones.

Audio/Video Input
Connector 2 (LINE 2)

Connect from other
component.

S-Video Input Connector 2
(LINE 2)

Connect from other component
with S-Video.

POWER

Turns the unit on or off.

Disc Operation

STOP

Stops playback.
PAUSE

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

PLAY

Begins playback.
SKIP

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

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

OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes the disc tray.

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TV/FM

Sets to TV/FM mode.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects a channel.
TRACKING UP/DOWN

Reduces picture noise during Playback
and Slow Motion.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Adjusts volume.

Tape Operation

REC

Records a program.

FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

Fast forwards tape and
forward visual search.
Increases slow motion
speed in Still mode.

PLAY

Begins playback.

REPEAT

Set to see a recording over
and over.

REWIND/SEARCH
Rewinds tape and searches
reverse scene. Decreases
slow motion speed in Still
mode.

STOP

Stops playback.

EJECT

Eject the tape.

Initial Setup

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Connections (con tin ued)

Audio connections

Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on
DVDs by connecting an amplifi er and speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog.

■ Digital connection

Connect an amplifi er with Dolby Digital and
DTS decoders to enjoy surround sound.
You can also enjoy stereo sound with
sampling frequencies of 48 kHz if the material
is not copy-protected and the equipment you
connect is compatible with these signals.

Firmly
connect the
cable to the
connector.

OPTICAL

Speakers (example)

Connect three or
more speakers for
surround sound.

■ Analog connection

Connect an amplifi er to enjoy high-quality stereo
sound with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz.

Speakers (example)

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Check List

Turn down the volume, then turn this unit, as well

as other equipment to be connected, off before
pro ceed ing with connection.

Do not block ventilation holes of any 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 con nec tor

Notes on audio output from the optical
digital audio output con nec tor

Disc

recording
format

Dolby Digital

Sound

DVD

Linear PCM
(48/96 kHz
16/20/24 bit)

dts

Video CD MPEG 1

CD Linear PCM

MP3 MP3

WMA WMA

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

selected by the Settings for DVD Operation. (See
page 61.)

*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 effi ciently 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 benefi t 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 PCM (48 kHz
sampling/16 bit only)*

1

Linear PCM (2ch)
(48 kHz sampling/16 bit

2

only)*
Bitstream or PCM (48 kHz

sampling/16 bit only)*

1

PCM
(44.1 kHz sampling)

Linear PCM
(44.1 kHz sampling)

Linear PCM
(It depends on the MP3 fi le)

Linear PCM
(It depends on the WMA fi le)

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Caution for optical digital audio
output connector:

• When connecting an amplifi er (with an Optical
digital input connector) which does not contain
the Dolby Digital or dts decoder, be sure to
select “PCM” at “Dolby Digital” and “PCM” at
“dts” of the Settings for DVD Operation “AUDIO
OUTPUT” (see page 61). 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 “PCM” is
selected, there will be
page 61).

• Video CDs and CDs can be played as usual.

Note

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

Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.
5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380,
5,978,762 and other world-wide patents
issued and pending. “DTS” is a registered
trademark of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are trade marks of Dolby
Laboratories.

stereo sound. (See

Initial Setup

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Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on.

Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

Press

1
2

• If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the Public

If you use a DSS receiver, it must be turned off.

on the remote for TV-VCR mode.

Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet.

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

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel in your time zone.

AUTO CLOCK SET
PROCEEDING

EJECT

POWER
TV-VCR

SELECT

SET

ACTION

S

U

R

R

O

U

N

D

CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY

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

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0

SETT I NG : CH 1

UTO CLOCK SET

A

CO

MPL

STOP

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

A

UTO CLOCK SET

MPL

I S I NCO

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY

R

ESS I NG ACT I ON KEY

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ETE

Notes

• Function buttons are inoperative during
Initial Setup.

• To remove a cassette during Auto Set,
press EJECT twice on the remote or
STOP twice on the unit. In this case,
settings must be made manually. (See
pages 16-17.)

• Depending on conditions, Auto Clock
Set may take longer than 30 minutes. If
so, press STOP to stop setup and
perform settings manually. (See pages
16-17.)

THU

Initial Setup

Note to CABLE system installer:

This re mind er is pro vid ed to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers at ten tion to Article 820-40 of
the NEC that pro vides guide lines for proper grounding and, in par tic u lar, specifi es that the cable ground
shall be con nect ed to the ground ing system of the build ing, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.

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Reset Language, Channels, Clock,

M A I N MENU

1

2

DVD

TV

SELECT :

END : ACT I ON

■ Language ■ Channels ■ Clock

CLOC

LOCK

LANGUAGE

K

SET : SET

1) Press to

select language

Press ACTION*

to display MAIN MENU.

1

3

5

CH

1) Press to

select “CH.”

icon.

M A I N MENU

LANGUAGE

LOCK

DVD

CLOC

TV

SELECT :
END : ACT I ON

K

SET : SET

1

3

5

CH

2) Press SET.

2) Press SET

repeatedly.

MENU PR I NCIPAL

BLOQUEO

DVD

ELEG I R :

F I

TERM I NAR :

For Spanish

BLOCAGE

DVD

HORLOGETELE

SEL. :

REGLER : SET

FIN :

ACT I ON

For French

RELOJTV

ACT I ON

MENU

HOLA

ID I OMA

3

5

CANAL
JAR : SET

LANGUE

CANAL

1

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
fi nished, Clock Auto Set will be
performed.
(If clock is set manually, Clock
Auto Set will not be performed.)

1) Press to

select “CLOCK.”

2) Press SET.

(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”

appears only when
auto clock is set.)

3)Press to select

“MANUAL,” then
press SET.

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

<Example MANUAL

For English

3) Press ACTION

to exit.

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CLOCK SET screen>

Continued on
the next page.

Initial Setup

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Playback a Tape

Insert a cassette.

• The unit power comes

1

on automatically.

Record tab

To prevent tape jam,

remove loose or peeling
labels from tapes.

Press PLAY* to play a tape.

• If tape has no record tab (see page 4), auto play

2

begins.

■ Forward/Reverse scene search

Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-.

➞

Press again or PLAY to release.

➞

■ Still (Freeze) picture

Press STILL/PAUSE.

➞

Press PLAY to release.

➞

■ Slow Motion picture

Press FF/SLOW+ (increases speed) or

➞

REW/SLOW- (decreases speed) in Still
mode.

Press PLAY to release.

➞

■ Frame by Frame picture

Press STILL/PAUSE in Still mode.

➞

Press PLAY to release.

➞

• These features work best in SP or SLP mode.

• After the unit is in Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes, it will
switch to Stop mode automatically to protect the tape
and the video head.

Stop ➞ Press STOP

■

Rewind tape ➞Press REW/SLOW- in

■

Stop mode

Fast forward tape ➞Press FF/SLOW+

■

in Stop mode
Eject tape ➞Press EJECT on the

■

remote or STOP/EJECT on the unit

Record On a Tape

Insert a tape with record tab.

• The unit power comes on automatically.

1

Press CH or NUMBER keys to select

a channel.

2

• For “LINE” input, see bottom of next page.

Press SPEED to select recording speed

(see page 4).

3

SP = Standard Play
LP = Long Play
SLP = Super Long Play

• Selected speed is displayed.

Press REC to start recording.

• To edit out unwanted portions, press

4

STILL/PAUSE to pause and resume recording.

• You cannot view another channel during
recording.

Stop ➞ Press STOP

■

One Touch Recording (OTR)

■

[recording in progress]
Press REC

repeatedly to set
the recording length
(30 min - 4 hours.)

• The unit stops recording at a preset time.

• PROG TIMER Indicator lights on the unit.

• It is not possible to record from DVD/Video CD/CD
to VHS tape using this unit.

• After the unit has been in Rec Pause mode for 5
minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape
and the video head.

• The remaining recording time of an OTR can be
displayed by pressing DISPLAY.

S

U

R

R

O

U

N

D

Normal Rec

0:30 1:00

1:302:003:004:00

EJECT

Operation using unit buttons

Insert a tape.

Press to stop
and/or eject tape.

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PLAY/REPEAT

CH REC

REC Indicator

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the

*

the button again.

button on the remote and try

Connections you’ll need to make

Recording (Editing) unit

Playing (Source) VCR

VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT

R-AUDIO OUT-L

If cables are connected to both connectors (S-VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN), the S-VIDEO
signal will be selected automatically. (The S-VIDEO signal has priority.) If you would
like to display the VIDEO signals being input to the VIDEO IN connector, do not
connect any cables to the S-VIDEO IN connector.

VIDEO IN2

Playback (Source)

Insert pre-recorded

1

tape.

2

L-AUDIO IN2-R

S-VIDEO IN2

Recording (Editing) unit

Select “LINE” mode.

See “Selecting Input Mode” below.

R-AUDIO IN1-L

Insert blank tape with
record tab.

• Dubbing tapes protected with
Copy Guard will have poor
quality results.

VIDEO IN1

Basic Operation

S-VIDEO IN1

Press PLAY then press PAUSE at starting
point to put in Standby mode.

3

(Perform operation of steps 4 and 5 on both units at same time.)

Press PLAY to start dubbing.

4

Press STOP to stop dubbing.

5

Caution

• Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying
of copyrighted recordings may be copyright
infringement.

• Please note that some tapes cannot be dubbed
on this unit. Also, it is not possible to dub
DVD/Video CD/CD to VHS tape using this unit.

Press REC, then press STILL/PAUSE
immediately to put in Standby mode.

Press STILL/PAUSE to start dubbing.

Press STOP to stop dubbing.

Selecting Input Mode

Method 1:

Press CH . The display will change as follows.

1

3

(CABLE)

125LINE1

2

(TV)

or

69

LINE2

Method 2:

a Press ACTION for MAIN MENU.
b Press

for SET UP TV screen.

c Press

then press SET to select “TUNER,” “LINE1” or
“LINE2.”

d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

to select “TV,” then press SET

to select “INPUT SELECT,” and

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Basic DVD Operation

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 use
guides to place into tray. Use
3″(8 cm) or

1
2

2

5″ (12 cm) disc.

1

Operation using unit buttons

Press PLAY.

3

Insert disc.

2

Press POWER.

1

*1Interactive DVD...

May include multiple camera angles, stories, etc.

2

Video CD with playback control...

*

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

Press

2•6

OPEN/CLOSE.

Press STOP.

5

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

Press STOP to stop play.

5

Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc.

6

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*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 FF/SLOW+ or REW/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 fi rst, increases with each
additional press of the button up to 5 levels.

■ Forward/Reverse Chapter/Track Skip

|

Press SKIP+

➞

or SKIP- | 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 SKIP- | 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 STILL/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 STILL/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 62).

■ Slow Motion picture (DVD/Video CD)

➞ Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- (DVD

only) in Still mode.

➞ Press PLAY to release.

• Slow motion speed, slow at fi rst, is increased with

each additional press of the button up to 5 levels.

• Reverse slow motion is not available for video CDs.

• When appears on the screen while a
button is being pressed, 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 (STOP

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.

display on the 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 1-3 (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 4 (previous page).

Notes

• Please read the disc jacket for operation information.

• If a single sided disc is placed in upside down, “THIS

TYPE OF DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED. PLEASE
INSERT A DIFFERENT 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 fi nished with menu.

Basic Operation

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TV Operation

Press POWER* on the remote or unit.

1

Use CH or

2

3

24

NUMBER keys to
select a channel.

Press VOL + or
VOL - to adjust

volume.

Important:

*

If a remote control button does not work

when pressed, press the
remote and try the button again.

VOL+/VOL-

POWER

PHONES
Jack

CH

button on the

■ Using the 100 key

When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with
the NUMBER keys, fi rst 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.

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MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System

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

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

S

U

R

R

O

U

N

D

AUDIO

DISPLAY

Receivable Broadcast Types

The following are possible audio broadcast types and
on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with

” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with

an “
an arrow. To change the audio mode for these broadcasts, see
the “Audio Mode for TV Viewing” section below.

Press DISPLAY to display the broadcast signal being
received.

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

CH08

MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast

SP

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.

CH08

MTS Stereo broadcast

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo

SP

broadcast. Select STEREO audio
mode.

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

CH08

SAP broadcast

Secondary Audio Program (sub

SP

language). Select SAP audio mode for
the sub language.

CH08

MONO broadcast

Normal monaural sound broadcast.

SP

TV Operation

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 fi rst press of AUDIO.

< Example >

STER

Press AUDIO

EO
SAP
M

ONO

Press AUDIO

STER

EO
SAP
M

ONO

Press AUDIO

STER
SAP
M

ONO

EO

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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

1) Press

2) Press SET to

1

3

5

CH

1) Press to

UNER

2) Press SET to

1) Press to

2) Press SET

TEXT C1

to select “TV.”

display SET
UP TV screen.

select
“CAPTION.”

display
CAPTION
screen.

select
CAPTION
MODE.

repeatedly to
select mode.
(See left.)

2

SELECT :
END : ACT I ON

CAPT I ON

I NPUT

3

SET UP V I DEO/ AUD I O
DVD

REMOTE WARNING : ON

SELECT :
END

4

CAPT I ON MODE

CC ON MUTE

SELECT :
SET : SET
END

TEXT C2

M A I N MENU

LOCK

DVD

CLOC

TV

SET

UP TV

SELECT : T

VOL ADJU

: ACT I O

CAPT I ON

: ACT I ON

OFF

CAP C2

LANGUAGE

K

SET : SET

: + 2

SET : SET

:

CAP C1

:

CAP C1

CAP 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.

Notes

• 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.

• While recording one station and
watching another, Captioning will
not be displayed.

Press ACTION three times to return to
the normal screen.

5

Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program
Record : Record normally. Closed Caption/Text signal, if present, is recorded

automatically.

Playback : Start playback. Perform above steps to select desired caption mode.

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