Panasonic PV-DM2791 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Model No. PV-DM2791

Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 14 to 17. SELF-DEMO Procedure is on page 4.

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READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED AIL

WARNINGS INTRE 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 fimnly and make sure your hands are dry when plugging in or unplugging the AC power cord. Regularty remove dust, dirt, etc. on me plug.

POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:

The plug fits into outlet one way. If it cannot be fully insertea try reversing it. If it still vnll 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.

- Overfoaded wall outlets or extension cords is a

fire hazard. ] - Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or I cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should

be replaced by a qualified electrician,

j 4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

' Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat I generated during operation. If blocked, heat ' build-up may result In a tire 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, I nug, or other soft surface,

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

' or rack, unless properly ventilated.

5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCAЛONS OR

! SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Do not place unit over or near a heater or radiator, : in direct sunlight, inside closed vehicles, I in high temperature [over 95 “F (35 °C)j, or in over

75% humidity. If unit is suddenly moved from a I cold place to a warm one, moisture may

! condense in unit and on the tape causing i 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 slops, excessive force, and

uneven suriaces may cause objects to overturn.

^ « Carefully follow all operating instmctions.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION I

SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

An outside antenna or cable system must be property grounded to provide some protection against built up static charges and voltage. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSt/NFPA 70 (in Canada, part 1 of the Canadian Electrica) 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.

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 wilt 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 safeguards.

1 KEEP UNITWELL 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 csfele 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, malodors, or noises. Immediately unplug unit, and have it inspected by a service technician to avoid potential fire arid shodt hazards.

• Never drop or push any object through openings in iriiL Touching interria! parts m^ cause eiectric shock or fire hazard.

Do not ^ 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

Unpfug unit. Use a dean, dry, chemicaIN untreated doth to genUy 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 du^ areas may adversely affect internal parts.

SERVICE

1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following detailed operating instmctions, the

unit does rK»t operate properly, do not attempt to op^ or

remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in the

manual. Unplug unit and oontad 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 insure video unit is in safe operating condition.

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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. Avertissenrient : Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne pas

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

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

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

This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Only use those tapes with the ITOsl mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that

have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.

FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment

wouid void the user’s authority to operate.

FCC NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver Is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example- use only shielded interface cables when connecting

to other devices.) Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

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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.

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

Serial No

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PV-DM2791

Accessories

□ Remote Control

LSSQ0302

□ Batteries

2 “AA”

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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 wifri manganese batteries.

Prevent Accidentai Tape Erasure

Break off the tab to protect.

Record Tab

Screw driver

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

SELF-DEMO Mode

With Power ON, press PLAY/REPEAT on the unit for 7 seconds to deactivate the SELF

DEMO Mode. Repeat this to dispiay

demo screen.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

To record again.

Cover the hole with cellophane tape

Record/Playback Time

Only use tapes with the \\i\^ mark in this unit.

Tape Speed

Setting

SP (Standard Play)

LP (Long Play)

SLP (Super Long Play)

Type of Video Cassette

T60

1 Hour

2 Hours 4 Hours

3 Hours

T120

2 Hours

6 Hours

2 Hours

40 Minutes

5 Hours

20 Minutes

8 Hours

T160

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Table of Contents

Initial Setup

CU^ IfTiportant Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions

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

Location of Controls

Connections.......................................................................................11-13

Initial Setup............................................................................................14, 15

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust

.............................................................................

Basic Operation

\yvyuv.; Record On a Tape......................................................................................... 18

Playback a Tape

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

t (p)^© ] Basic DVD Operation..............................................................................20, 21

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TV Operation

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

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MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System

Closed Caption System.........................................................................24, 25

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

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

FM Radio............................................................................................28, 29

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Timer Operation

Timer Recording....................................................................................30, 31

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2 - 3

8-10

16, 17

Advanced Operation

Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature

Special VCR Features.......................................................................38-41

V-Chip Control Feature......................................................................42 - 45

Audio Features....................................................................................46, 47

Audio / Video Menu...................................................................................48

Audio / Video Adjustment..........................................................................49

( ^ ) Disc Operation....................................................................................50 - 54

''---------------------^ DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays.........................................55 - 57

DVD Lock Feature.....................................................................................58

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32, 33

For Your Information

Before Requesting Service.................................................................62, 63

^^ Warning and Instruction Displays................................................................64

Service Center List....................................................................................66

Spanish Quick Use Guide / Guía para rápida consulta

Index...................................................................................................74, 75

Limited Warranty......................................................................................BC

^ Language Code List...................................................................................65

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67 - 73

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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 remove 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.

• If head clog symptoms persist, contact your nearest Factory Service Center or authorized Service Center, (See Page 66.)

VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CUEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

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

■ Spring (First Sunday in April)

DST : ON Sets clock ahead one hour.

■ Autumn (Last Sunday in October)

DST; ON 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 programming the unit for timer recordings.

Features for a Quality Picture

Digital Auto Tractdna

Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality.

Manual Tracking Control fto 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 AT on the unit until the picture dears up. To return to Auto Trading, press POWER off, then on again a few seconds later.

V-Lock Control

In Still iTKxje, the 3 or 6 number key on the renxte corTtnd or CH AT on the unit opaate as a V-Lock control to reduce jitter.

PanaBlack"* Picture Tube

This unit uses a PanaBlack™ picture tube for better color

reproduction and picture contrast.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

Specifications

Display

Picture Tube:

VCR

Video Recording System:4 rota^ heads helical Audio Track:

Tuner

Broadcast Channels: CABLE Channels;

FM Radio

Band range;

General

Power Source; Power Consumption:

Television System; Speaker: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight:

Dimensions:

Discs played

(1) DVD-VIDEO disc

(2) Compact disc

(CD-DA, VIDEO CD)

Digital audio output:

Optical digital output:

Pickup:

Note:

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

27 inch measured diagonal 100° deflection Picture Tube

scanning system

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

VHF2-13, UHF14-69 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)

Uttraband 65 ~ 94,100 ~ 125

87.5- 108.1 MHz

120V AC, 60 Hz

Power On Approx. 170 watts

Power Off Approx. 5.5 watts

EIA Standard NTSC color 2 pieces 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F ~ 95 °F)

10 % - 75%

41.5 kg (91.5 lbs.)

688 (W) X 653 (H) X 550 P) mm

27-1/16"(W)x25-11/16" (H)

21-5/8" (D)

5" (12 cm) single-sided,

single-layer

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)

5" (12 cm) disc

3” (0 cm) disc

Optical connector

Wave length:

655 nm (DVD) 790 nm (Video CD/CD)

Laser power: CLASS II

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Disc formats supported by this unit

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

DVD

Handling precautions

• Only hold disc by edges as shown.

3" (8 cm) disc / 5" (12 cm) disc

Video CD

3" (8 cm) disc / 5” (12 cm) disc

• Do not write on label

• Never use record

3” (8 cm) disc / 5” (12 cm) disc

Discs which cannot be piayed with this unit

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

• DVD of PAL system

• DVD-ROM

• DVD-R/DVD-RAM

• CD-ROM

• CDV

•CD-G

• CD-RW

• Do not try to play a Photo CD or CD-R.

t is a registered trademark.

• Be careful not to drop or

• Do not place more than

• Do not try to close disc

• Always store discs in their

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 tiñese 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 woik 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).

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.)

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 Handling

Fingerprints, dirt, and scratches can cause skipping and distortion,

side of disc.

cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids, or any other solvent.

bend disc.

1 disc on disc tray.

tray when disc is not

property placed.

profjer cases when not in use.

If disc is brought from a cold to a warm

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, 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 Corporation. Reverse engineering or

disassembly is prohibited.

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Location of Controls

Remote Control Buttons

EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE Pg, 8

POWER Pg. 14

STILUPAUSE

SEARCH/SKIPSKIP+ Pg. 20

CM SKIP pg. 37 ZERO SEARCH

Pg. 18, 20 [

Pg.20,34

Pg. 36 y

/ DSS CABLE Pg.32

VOLUME UP/DOWN

RAPID TUNE

V-Lock/TRACKING UP/DOWN

ADD/DELETE /CLEAR

SUB TITLE Pg.50

_ DISPLAY/ENTER Pq. 27, 55

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SELECT /SET Pg.i6

\ PROGRAM Pg. 26,30

FF/SLOW+ Pg. 18,20

COUNTER/RESET Pg.36

STOP Pg. 18,20

LIGHT Pq.8

FM Pg.28

Pq. 22 Pq. 22

Pg.6

Pg.17

Pq.52

ZOOM Pg.51

REC Pg. 18

RETURN Pg.SO

SPEED Pg. 18

Universal Light Tower® Illuminated Remote Control

LIGHT button:

When LIGHT is pressed, (DVD, vcr , 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 battery.

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.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to ; consumerproducts@panasonic.com

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Front View of the unit

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. Now, pull the tray all the way out and remove the disc.

OPEN/CLOSE

Pg. 20

Built In Speaker (X 2)

REC

Pg. 18

FAST FORWARD SEARCH Pg. 18

PLAY/REPEAT

REWIND/SEARCH

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

TRACKING UP UP/DOWN

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Pg. 18

STOP/EJECT

Pg. 18

TV/FM

Pg. 28

Pg. 22

Pg.6

Pg. 22

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Location of Controls (continued)

Indicators on the Front Panel

Remote Sensor

ANGLE Indicator

Lights up when a scene recorded at different angles is detected. (DVD only). Pg. 51

Rear View of the unit

VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal

Pg.11

PROG TIMER Indicator

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

ON-TIMER indicator

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

REC Indicator

Lights up during recording.

In Rec Pause or OTR

Pause mode, the Indicator flashes.

Pg. 18

Audio Output

Connector (L/R)

Pg. 12

AC Power Plug

When plugged into an AC outlet, this unit consumes 5.5 W of electric power in OFF condition.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consuinerproducts@panasonic.com

optical digital audio

output connector

Pg. 13

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Connections

Outdoor Antenna Connections

Unhook the antenna from your previous TV or VCR and connect it to the back of the unit as shown in the diagram. If your antenna system has separate UHF and VHF lead-ins. you need a UHFA/HF Band Mixer (not supplied.)

( Flat) Twin Lead^ 300 Ohm Cable

(Round) 75 Ohm coaxial Cable

UHF/VHF Band Mixer (not supplied)

WARNING:

When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals.

from "

Antenna 300-75 (dm

DSS/Cable Box Connections

I Without a Cable Box

You can;

• record or view unscrambled channels. You cannot:

• record or view scrambled channels.

• view a channel other than the one selected for any type of recording.

I With a Cable Box

You can;

• record or view any channel including scrambled channels.

NOTE: Channel selection must be made at the cable box. You cannot:

• view a channel other than the one selected for any type of recording.

• do a Timer recording of a channel unless you select it at the cable box.

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 dose to the point of cable entry as practical.

Tranformer (not supplied) \ (Flat) Twin Lead — r*e

300 Ohm Cable

Back of unit

Unit

■ With a DSS Receiver

You can;

• record or view any channel including scrambled channels.

NOTE: Channel selection must be made at the DSS

Receiver.

You cannot;

• view a channel other than the one selected for any type of recording.

• do a Timer recording of a channel unless you select it at the DSS box.

NOTE: The DSS receiver must be turned off to view

programs from a cable box or antenna. See the DSS manual for details.

DSS Receiver

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Unit

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Connections (continued)

Audio connections

■ Unit Amplifier Speaker

Do the “Speaker ON/OFF system” steps on page 47, and select "OFF.”

Unit

Ready Checklist

O 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.

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

For assistance, please call ; 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

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-channei) 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.

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■ Unit Decoder with Doiby Digitai Ampiifier Speaker

dtS (digital theater systems)

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.]

Notes on connecting an Optical digital audio cable (optional)

• Remove dust protection cap from Optical digital audio output. Firmly connect the cable to the connector.

• Always reattach the dust protection cap when connector is not in use.

Optical digital audio

cable (optional)

Dust protection cap

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 60). 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 OUTPUr. If “OFF” is selected, there will be no sound.

(See page 60).

• 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.

To optical digital audio input connector

Decorder with Dolby Digital/ dts processing (optional)

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Initial Setup

When the unit is turned on the first time, setup mode is entered automatically.

Press vgf, on the remote for TV-VCR mode.

Press POWER* on the remote or unit.

SELECT UNGUAGE

PRESS CH A :EneH sh OPRIMIR CH ▼ :EBpaflol APP, VOL + :Français

If wrong language is set, complete “Reset all unit Memory

Functions” steps on page 15.

If you use a cable box, it must be left on.

CHANNEL/aOCK ADÍO SET

CONKECT ANTENNA CABLE AMD IF YOU USE A CABLE BOX, TUNE IT TO YOUR LOCAL PBS CH THEN, , .

PLEASE PRESS CH UP IÆY

{}

[ CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING ]

_________

OR Press CH T to select Spanish (Español). OR Press VOL+ to select French (Français).

Press CH A to start

CHANNEL/CLOCK

AUTO SET operation.

Process of Setup

Language EaChannelEg Clock

-CHA

-VCL + CHT

AUTO CLOCK SET

PROCEED I NO

[Setup completed)

7/2001 WED 12:OOPH

SETTING : CH 10 AUTO CLOCK SET

END ; PRESS CH UP KEY

DST:ON

COMPLETED

If time is not correct...

even though your area observes daylight saving time and DST is set to ON, do “Time Zone Adjust" steps on page 17.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET

• Auto clock set is performed the first time the unit is turned off each day. If used, a cable box must be left on and tuned to the PBS channel at the time the unit power is turned off if you want auto clock set to be done.

• If using a DSS receiver, it must be turned off for auto clock set.

• If a Cable Box or DSS receiver is connected to the unit via Audio/Video Jacks, an RF coaxial cable must also be connected for auto clock set and channel auto set features.

• If for any reason the time is changed manually, automatic time correction wilt not occur.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to ; consumerproducts@panasonic.com

Press CH A to exit.

If your area observes daylight saving time, but you would like to turn the DST feature off, set DST: OFF (see "Clock" on pages 16 and 17).

[Setup Incomplete]

AUTO CLOCK SET

IS INCOMPLETE

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY

See next page.

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■ Important: It a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the vcr button on the remote and try the button again.

(Setup Incomplete) Clock Setup is Incomplete Set the

clock manually.

Press ACTION to display

AUTO CLOCK SET

IS INCOMPLETE

PLEASE SET CLOCK flY PRESSING ACTION KEY

.............

SELECTiA T SET :SET END rACTION

^ Press ACTION twice to end setup. (Clock starts.)

SET CLOCK screen.

1) Press AT to select the

month.

2) Press SET to set.

• Likewise, set date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time).

To Make Corrections, repeatedly press ► to move to error, then correct.

• Channel auto set selects normal TV or Cable channels depending on your unit hookup.

• The Language, Channel, and

Clock settings can be changed at a later time (see pages 16 and

17). To reset all of these settings, do the “Reset ail unit Memory Functions” steps on this page,

• This unit’s calendar is accurately

maintained up to Dec. 31,2089, 11:59 PM.

Reset all unit Memory Functions

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

• Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit.

the unit for more than 5 seconds.

• The power will shut off.

• Please ignore "NO CASSETTE" warning.

3 Do “Initial Setup” steps on page 14.

Page 16

eset Language, Channels, Clock,

Press ACTION*

to display MAIN MENU.

■ Language

1 ) Press ► to

SELECT:A ▼ ► SEr:S£T

2) Press SET

TERMINAR : ACT I ON

SSL REGLER.-SET RN : ACT ION

select language icon.

MAIN MENU

E№ lACTtON

repeatedly.

MENU PRINCIPAL

ELEGIR FUAR:SET

For Spanish

For French

CSRSi:

__________

■ Channels

1 ) Press AT^ ► to

select “CH.”

2) Press SET.

SET UP CHANNEL

CHANNEL CAPTION WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAV:OPF

SELECT:* » SET :SET

. END :ACTtON

3) Press AT to select

“ANTENNA." then

press SET to set

your antenna system

(“TV” or “CABLE”).

4) Press AT to select

“AUTO SET,” then

press SET.

• After Channel Auto Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will be performed.

■ Clock

1 ) Press AT-^ ► to

select “CLOCK.”

MAIN MENU

SELECT:* ▼ ► SET:SET END ; ACT I ON

2) Press SET.

I I I I I

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET

TIME ZONE ADJUST :0

SELECT:* ▼ SET :SET END :ACTION

(‘TIME ZONE ADJUST’

appears only when auto clock is set.)

3) Press AT to select

“MANUAL,” then

press SET.

(For Auto Clock Set, select "AUTO CLOCK SET,” and press SET. Press CH A.)

SET CLOCKvl/ \|/

2 1

7/2001 WED 12:

EI3t:ONl\

SELECT:* ▼ ► SET:SET END rACT I ON

For English

3) Press ACTION to exit.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasont:,com

SELECT:* ▼ SET :SET Ei® : ACTION

BACK:-«

Continued on the next page.

Page 17

Time Zone Adjust

4) Press AV and

press SET to select

and set the month, date, year, time, and

DST {Daylight Saving Time).

To Make Corrections,

repeatedly press to move to error, then correct.

5} Press ACTION

twice to start the clock and exit this mode.

m Time Zone Adjust

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

1) Press AT^ ► to select “CLOCK.”

SELECT SETiSET END :ACT ION

2) Press SET.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL

TIME ZONE ADJUST :0

SELECTS ▼ SET :•* ► END :ACTION

3) Press AT to select

“TIME ZONE ADJUST” and

press ◄ or ► to

subtract or add hour(s) as necessary.

SET CLOCK

*lmportant: It a remote control button does not work

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

NUMBER

-keys

'ADD/DLT

SELECT

AW<^

SET

-ACTION

Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel: Select channel with number keys and press ADD/DLT.

CHANNEL 08 ADDED

AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL

TIME ZONE ADJUST r +1

SELECT:* T SET :•* END :ACT ION

4) Press ACTION twice to exit.

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

To delete channel:

Select channel with CHAT

or number keys and press

ADD/DLT.

CHANNEL OB DELETED

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Playback a Tape Record On a Tape

Ready Checklist

□ All connections are made, □ Your unit is plugged in.

^ t Insert a tape.

To prevent tape [am,

remove loose or peeling labels from tapes.

The unit power comes on automatically.

Press PLAY to play a tape.

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

auto play begins.

■ Forward/Reverse scene search Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-. Press again or PLAY to release.

■ Still (Freeze) picture Press STILUPAUSE. 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

Operation using unit buttons

Insert a tape.

_______________

rig».

REC Indicator

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7252) or senct e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

CHAT PLAY/

X-

REPEAT

REC

Press to stop

and/or eject tape.

Insert a tape with record tab.

• The unit power comes on automatically.

^ Press CH AY* or number keys to

Select Channel.

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

J Press SPEED to select recording

speed (see page 4),

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

• Selected speed is displayed.

4 Press REC to start recording.

X • To edit out unwanted portions, press

■ STILL/PAUSE to pause and resume recording,

• You cannot view another channel during recording.

Stop Press STOP One Touch Recording (OTR) Press REC repeatedly

to set the recording f ) 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.

SELECT

AYO

SET

ACTION

REW/SLOW-

STILL/

PAUSE

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Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

.Important: If a remote control button does not work

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

Connections you’ll need to make

Playing (Source) VCR

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

OJTG-i

IN O

Playback (Source)

Insert pre>

recorded tape.

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

Recording (Editing) unit

* IN FROM

® ANT.

Recording (Editing) unit

Insert blank tape

......

^ 4

Select “LINE” mode.

See “Selecting Input Mode” below.

with record tab.

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

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

A-

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

Press PLAY to start dubbing.

Press STOP to stop dubbing.

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 DVDA/ideo CD/CD to VHS tape using this unit.

Selecting Input Mode

Method 1: Press CH AT. The display will change as follows.

Method 2: ^line a Press ACTION for MAIN MENU, b Press AT^ ► to select “TV”, then press SET

for SET UP TV screen,

c Press AT to select “INPUT SELECT," and

then press SET to select TUNER" or “LINE.”

d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

Press STILLPAUSE to start dubbing.

Press STOP to stop dubbing.

(CABLE) (TV)

UNI

—►125 or 69

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Basic DVD Operation

Ready Checklist

□ All connections are made. {See page 11.) □ Your unit is plugged in. □ If unit is connected to an audio amplifier,

turn the stereo system’s power on.

Press POWER* on the remote or unit.

Press DVD to select DVD mode.

• If a disc is already inserted, go to step 4. (Depending on the disc, playback may start automatically.)

Insert a disc.

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 O 3”(8 cm) or @

5" (12 cm) disc.

Press PLAY to start play.

Disc tray closes automatically.

• You may also close the tray

by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.

• Data reading time differs with each disc.

TITLE MENU

)f an interactive DVD*^ or a Video CD with playback control*^ is us^ and a TITLE MENU appears, go to step 5.

TITLE MENU

I Dogs ||Castles|

Dogs

of the worid

and press SET to

Using number key(s) starts play automatically.

Dogs

Lovers

Press AW M ► or number key(s) (see

below) to select title play.

Castles

Birds 1

May include multiple camera angles,

stories, etc. Video CD with piayback control...

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

For assistance, please call: 1 <800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to ; consumerproducts@panasonic.com

<Example> 1 digit number 1 ••• l

Press SKIP or \« to go to next or previous menu screen.

• SKIP function not available with all discs. Please refer to disc jacket for operation information.

To return to MENU (play stops)

Press TITLE, MENU, or RETURN. (DVD) Press RETURN. (Video CD)

2 digit number 12 ••• £10-»1-»2 3 digit number 123 ••■100-»1-»2->3

____________________________

^ Press STOP to Stop play.

Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc.

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* Important: If 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 first, increases with each additional press of the button up to 5

levels.

Forward/Reverse Chapter/Track Skip

Press SKIP or during play.

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

Pressing 1^ SKIP once midway through a

chapter/track returns to start of that chapter/track. Each additional press skips back one chapter/ track.

• Pressing SKIP ►►I or during play started

from menu on Video CDs may recall menu.

Current playback position

;k Chapter/Track ChaChaptarrTrack Chapter/Track Chapter/Track Chapter/Track

Reverse Skip Forward Skip

Still (Pause) Picture

-» Press STILUPAUSE 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 61).

Slow Motion picture (DVIWideo CD)

^ Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-

(DVD only) in Still mode.

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.

When 0 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 (► flashes on screen).

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.

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 MENU.

Now, go to step 5 (previous page).

Please read the disc jacket for operation information.

If a single sided disc is pfaced 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.

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»Important: If a remote control button does not work

TV Operation

when pressed, press the vcr button on

the remote and try the button again.

_ . Ss Ready Checklist

Press POWER* on the remote or unit. □ ,,„„ections are made. (See page 11).

□ Your unit is plugged in.

Use CH or number keys to

select a channel.

POWER

Press VOL + or VOL

to adjust volume.

PHONES CH AT

Jack

VOL + /VOL-

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.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

VOL+/-

RAPID

TUNE

Page 23

MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System

Equipped with dbx* -TV Noise

Reduction for true MTS

reproduction, dbx* -TV Noise

Reduction is required for good

stereo separation and audio fidelity,

dbx* is a registered trademark, and

is licensed by dbx* Technology

Licensing.

Receivable Broadcast Types

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

MTS stereo and SAP broadcast

*STEREO • ► SAP

MONO

STOP 12:00AU ABC

•STEREO- SP SAP

UONO

STOP 12

STÈBEO SP

►SAP *■

MONO

STEREO SAP MONO -

0;00;00

:00AM ABC

0:00:00

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

MTS Stereo broadcast

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

• If stereo broadcast is weak and the display flickers, select MONO audio mode for possibly better results,

SAP broadcast

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

MONO broadcast

Normal monaural sound broadcast.

< Example >

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,

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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) Press AT^^to

select ‘TV.”

2) Press SET to

display SET UP

SELECT:A T ^ ► SET:SET EM3 lACTION

TV screen.

SET UP TV

INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP AUDtCWlDED EM ANTENNA SPEAKER :ON

REMOTE warning

TIME STAMP :ON

SELECT:A ▼ END :action

: INT

:ON

SET:SET

1) Press AT to

select “CAPTION”.

2) Press SET

to display CAPTION screen.

1) Press AT to

CC ON MUTE

SELECT;a ▼ SET ;SET END :ACTI ON

-CAP C2-

-CAP Cl ■

select CAPTION MODE.

2) Press SET

repeatedly to select

mode. (See left.)

Press ACTION three times

to return to the normal screen.

Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/ Text Program

Record : Record normally. Closed Caption/Text

Playback : Start playback. Do above steps to select

signal, if present, is recorded automatically.

desired caption mode.

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

The lower half 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 Cl, C2, or both. Also, text contents can vary so you may wish to try different settings.

For assistance, please call; 1-800-211-PANA{7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

Page 25

nmponant; it a remote control Dutton aoes i

and try the button again.

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Caption On Mute Feature

Closed Cation narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence.

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

1) Press AfOto

select “TV.”

2) Press SET to display SET UP

SELECT;* T ► SET:SEt END : ACT I ON

TV screen.

When a disc supporting closed caption is used, the subtitle and the closed caption may overlap. In this case, turn the subtitle or caption on mute mode off.

(See page 50.)

SET UP TV

INPUT SELECT

SET UP AUDiOA/IDEO

FM ANTENNA : IMT SPEAKER :ON REMOTE WARNING TIME STAMP :ON

SELECT:^ V END : ACT ION

tTUNER

;ON

SETiSET

1) Press AT to select “CAPTION”.

2) Press SET to display CAPTION

screen.

1) Press AT to

CC ON MUTE

SELECT:* T SET :SET END :ACT ION

select CAPTION

MODE.

2) Press SET

repeatedly to

select “OFF.”

1) Press AT to select

CC ON MUTE.

2) Press SET

SELECT:* ▼ SET :SET END : ACT KM

NO—►CAP С1-Ч

—CAP C2^

--------

repeatedly to select desired mode.

• Each press of SET will change the display as shown left.

• The caption may be

broadcast over CAP

C1 orC2.

Press ACTION three times

to return to the normal screen.

Press MUTE to mute the sound and

display closed captioning.

• To cancel, press MUTE again.

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TV Timer Features

ON-TIMER with Alarm

This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 4 modes (TV, VCR Playback, FM radio, or DVD/Video CD/CD.) You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute alarm that gradually increases in volume.

Press PROG* to display SET PROGRAM

screen.

Ready Checklist

□ The clock is set to correct time.

SET RiOGRAM TIMER PROGRAMING SLEEP TJMERlOO

SELECT ;* T SET :SET EM) :PROG

\|/OK ffylMER

6:-AM CH-

10^

A V

SELECT

SET

EhD

moG

•ON-TlMER mode selection order

j^CH02

---------

CH03--CH125'

CHOI

'^DVD—FM9—FM8

1) Press AT to select

“ON TIMER."

2) Press SET to display ON TIMER screen.

1) Press AT to select

desired settings.

2) Press SET to set the

ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode.

• Make sure a tape is inserted

if Playback mode is selected.

• Make sure a disc Is inserted

if DVD (DVDA/ideo CD/CD) mode is selected.

PLAY

• See “FM Radio” on pages

FMI-^

28 and 29 for instructions on how to preset FM stations.

Press AT to select

6:00AM CH08

CANCEL : ADD/XT SELECT:* T SET :SET END iPROQ

When “ON” is selected,

an alarm will gradually increase in volume for one

minute or until canceled by pressing any button (including VOL + -).

To Make Corrections,

use AT and ◄ ► to move back and correct.

ALARM “ON” or “OFF.”

Press PROG to set ON TIMER.

• “ON TIMER SET is displayed.

• ON-TIMER Indicator lights up on the unit.

=ji

ON-TIMER Indicator

Sleep Timer

This unit can be set for auto power off.

Press PROG to display SET

PROGRAM screen.

SET PROGRAM

TIMER PRGGRAAMING ON

SOSSHDSSSDa

SELECT ▼ SET :S£T END tPFCG

1 ) Press AT

to select SLEEP TIMER.

2) Press SET

repeatedly

to select

SLEEP TIMER 30-

•60->90->00

To cancel, press SET repeatedly until 00 appears.

the desirec time.

Press PROG to return to the

normal screen.

• Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer set displays remaining time.

To Cancel ON-TIMER set,

Repeat steps 1 and 2. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear the time in step 3. Now, press PROG to end. “ON TIMER END” briefly appears on-screen.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

If no button on the remote or unit (including a button used to turn off the alarm) is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on, it

will turn itself back off.

Page 27

^ r\m m *lrnportaHt: If a remote control button does not work

On-SCrGGn D SD 3V (OSD) when pressed press the button on

wii wwi wwi I the remote and try the button again.

TV/VCR Status & Clock Display

Press DISPLAY

to display or remove the overlay.

Function Status (See pages 38,39.)

Rec Time Remaining (OTR mode only, see

page 18.)

Receivable Broadcast-

Types (See page 23.)

Channel Caption

Current Time

REC 12:00PM ABC 0:25 -0:12:34&STERE04- SPs

i^SAP

' MONO

12/ 18 /2 00 1 12: 00 PM - 1 :0 0P M

CH 08 A B C

TUE

MO VI E

■Counter

^Tape Speed

(See page 4.

Time Stamp Data (See page 40.)

Blue Screen Display

Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in

Play mode, or when the selected channel has no

broadcast signal with the Weak Signal Display

Feature set to “OFF” (see page 41), the screen will

turn solid blue.

Channel & Function Display

When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit mode or channel number wilt be displayed. (Some station names

may also appear if Channel Caption is set. See

pages 38, 39.)

Page 28

FM Radio

FM Radio is...

This unit has an FM radio with built-in antenna, 9 station preset, and a band range of 87.5 - 108.1 MHz. You can even set the On-Timer (page 26) to wake up to your favorite radio station.

FM Radio Setup

Press FM on the remote or press TV/FM on the unit to display

FM radio mode.

Press a number

FM 1 87. SMHi

FM 1 er. 7MHz

MEM0aV;PUSM ADDfDLT KEY

FM 1 87, TUMi

MEMORIZED

To Make Corrections,

select station with a number key, then do

step 3 again.

To exit FM mode, press or DVD on the

remote or TV/FM on the unit.

key* (1 -9) to

select the FM preset number.

1) Press CHAT

to select the desired radio station. (Each

press changes frequency 200

KHz.)

2) Press ADD/DLT

to set the radio

station,

Hold down CH A or

T for a few seconds,

then release to quickly scan for FM stations in your area.

• To cancel, press

CH A orT while in

search mode.

TV/FM

FM Antenna Setup

Make sure FM tuning is done correctly (see FM Radio Setup).

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

1) Press AT-^^

to select ‘TV.”

2) Press SET

to display SET

UP TV screen.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com

Continued on next page.

Page 29

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

and try the button again.

CAPTÍO«

INPUT SELECT :TUNER

iET UP á^/VIDEC

SPEAKI

REMOTE WARNING

TIME STAMP

1) Press AT to

select FM ANTENNA.

2) Press SET to select “INT (INTERNAL)”

For cable TV users

“INT"

For antenna users

“EXT”

or “EXT (EXTERNAL)” whichever sounds the best.

Press ACTION twice to end setup.

Using FM Radio

Press FM on the remote or

press TV/FM on the unit to display

FM radio mode.

Press a number

FM 1 87. 5UM2

To exit FM mode, press ^ or DVD on the remote or TV/FM on the unit.

key (1 -9) to

select a preset

FM number

(see FM Radio Setup on page 28).

Audio Mode for FM Radio

»STEREO ^

MONO

FM 1 67, 7UHz

• FM radio cannot be recorded on a Video cassette.

• You may get better reception by repositioning the unit.

• You cannot select FM Radio mode during playback or record, or while a blue back screen {PROG, ACTION, MENU) is displayed.

• Once stations are set, the selected station and current time are displayed when FM Radio mode is entered. To remove time, press DISPLAY. If DISPLAY is pressed again, the unit status screen appears.

Press AUDIO

repeatedly to select “STEREO” or “MONO" in FM Radio mode.

•

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Timer Recording

You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away.

Press PROG* to display SET

PROGRAM screen.

SET PROGRAM

ON TIMER SLEEP TIKCR-.t»

SQ£CT:A » SET iSET END :PflOG

START STOP CH

wfv

CATEGORY; N/A

A ▼

SELECT SET

SET

END

PROG

Example „ „

—^ ^8—9

Today’s

--------

7 SELECTA/V selection Order

Date I WEEKLY weekly

(SAT) (MON) (SUN)

Repeat step 3 to set:

• start time, stop time

• Channel (or LINE for outside source)

• Category [N/A (not applicable), SPORTS, MOVIE, COMEDY, MUSIC, DRAMA]

• Speed (SP, LP, SLP)

1) Press AT to select

TIMER PROGRAMMING.

2) Press SET to

display screen.

• If a program is already in memory, press AT, and SET to select an unused program number.

Press AT to select

and SET or ◄ ► to set the recording DATE.

• 1-31 = One time

• DAILY = MON-FRI

• WEEKLY SUN-SAT = Same time once a week

■31— 1—2

DAILY

WEEKLY

[^r Ready Checklist

□ All connections are made. □ Your unit is plugged in. □ The clock is set to correct time.

□ The tape is long enough. □ The record tab is in place.

P DT START STOP CH SPD

---------

---

CANCEL :ADOiDLT SELECT 1-0:A ¥ ENTER ;SET END iPROQ

Press PROG to end

the program.

To Enter More Programs,

press AT to select

and SET to set a blank program number, and then repeat step 3.

Press PROG twice to exit this mode.

• If you’re using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is left on for timer recording.

• PROG TIMER Indicator lights up on the unit.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

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

and try the button again.

Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress)

Hold down STOP for a few secxinds

to cancel the Timer Recording.

• Any future daily or weekly recordings will be performed as programmed.

Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents : (Recording is not in progress)

Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 30.

P DT START STOP CH SPD

2 8 10:OOa12;8(^12S SP

3 10 8:OOp 9:00p 10 SP

4 SU S:00p10:00p Li LP

CANCEL;ADD/DLT

SELECT 1-B:a ▼

ENTER ;SET END ;PR0G

Press AT to select

the desired program.

To Replace program...

rMeT/ start stop ^ 1) Press SET to display.

8 SAT 9:OOP12:OOA 08

eiiiBaiaBEBisEBi

SELECT;A T SET :SET END lPROG

2) Press AT to select

and press SET or ◄ ► to set new

program contents.

Press PROG.

To Clear program...

P DT START STOP CH SPD

--------

:--------: - — —

2 8 10:00p12:00a125 SP 3 10 8:00p 9;00p 10 SP 4 SU 9;0t^10:00p LI LP

SELECT 1-B;a t

ENTER :SET

END ;PROG

Press ADD/DLT.

Press PROG twice to exit this mode.

455^

• 2 minutes before Timer recording is performed, “PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC" appears and/or the PROG TIMER Indicator flashes. Be sure a cassette with record tab is loaded and the unit is in Stop mode.

• If the start times of two programs overlap, the lower numbered program will have priority.

• If the start time for a Timer Recording comes up during a normal recording or One Touch Recording {page 18), the Timer Recording will not be performed.

• If there is a power interruption of more than one minute, the recording may not be performed or continued.

• If “INCOMPLETE" appears after all items have been set, check all entries and make necessary corrections.

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Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature

Universal Remote Control is...

The Remote Control may be set up to control some basic DSS or Cable box functions.

The Universal Remote Control Setup

Find your DSS box or Cable box Brand Code Number from one of

the charts on the next page.

Setup remote.

Hold down DSS CABLE and press

number keys to enter code.

• It code number is 100 or greater, e.g., press l - 0 - 2 for 102.

Confirm code entry.

Press POWER* to turn selected unit

ON or OFF.

* See below for controllable functions in each

mode.

• Please repeat the Universal Remote Control Setup after replacing remote control batteries.

• The remote control will not operate all DSS receivers or Cable Boxes made by the manufactures listed.

If you get no results, your particular brand cannot be controlled.

Using the Universal Remote Control

(Available Buttons / Functions)

Once the remote control has been properly set up, you can select TV-VCR, FM, DVD. DSS or CABLE mode depending on which functions you wish to control.

Press VOT, FM, DVD or DSS CABLE on the

remote control to select the desired mode. (See below for buttons available in each mode.)

SettovBfl.FM. DVD:

All TV functions, as well as functions of TV-VCR, FM, or DVD.

Set to DSS CABLE:

• Basic VCR functions, e.g. PLAY, REC, etc.

• CABLE/DSS function, e.g. POWER, ENTER, NUMBER keys (except 100 key), CH UP/DOWN.

For assistance, please call; 1-800-211-PANA(7252) or send e-malt to ; consumerproducts@panasonic.com

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‘Important: It a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the vcr, DVD, FM button on

the remote and try the button again.

DSS Brand Code Numbers

Optimus

Toshiba......................................................................90

Hitachi/ Hughes..................................................91,99

Primestar...................................................................92

Drake.........................................................................93

Magnavox...........................................................94, 95

Uniden

................................................................

94, 95

................................................................

Panasonic....................................................................96

ProScan.......................................................................97

RCA.............................................................................97

SONY

.................................................................

Cable Box Brand Code Numbers

Archer...........................44, 06, 01, 120, 05, 63, 126

Cableview Citizen

Curtis........................................08, 09,25,61,53, 87

Century.........................................44,51. 75,59, 126

Cabletenna...................29, 09,01, 63,120, 44,126

Cable Cinema Diamond Eagle

Eastern.......................................................28, 29,130

Explorer Gemini

General Electric..........................................01, 57,120

General Instruments.........01,84, 83, 34,03, 02,04,

Gerrard GC Electronics

Hamlin Hitachi jerrold

Jasco Macom Magnavox Matsushita Movietime

Maestro...............................................................74, 35

NEC........................................................40,19, 38, 32

NSC........................................................40,19, 38, 32

Novavision Next Level

Oak....................................................46,11, 129, 101

........

29, 09, 01,63, 120, 44, 42, 30, 52,

...................

......................

.......................

..............;...................

........................................................

55, 65, 66,67, 68, 120, 106, 121, 122, 115, 117,

..................................................

..............

.....................................................................

............

..........................................................

......................................................................

44, 52, 30, 63, 42, 04, 124, 126

..............

29, 09, 01, 63,120, 44,126 29, 09, 01, 63,120, 44, 126

62, 40. 22, 13, 58, 20, 26, 107

08, 09. 25, 61, 53, 87

................

01, 84, 83, 34, 03, 02, 04, 55, 65, 66,

67, 68,120, 106,121, 122,115,117,118,124

...........................................................

....................................

.......................

...............................

................

44, 42, 63, 29, 30, 52, 04,

41,14, 15, 28, 102, 104, 103, 130

32, 39, 42,44,126, 38, 40

08,09,25, 61, 53,87

01, 84, 83, 34, 03, 02, 04, 55,

65, 66, 67, 68, 120, 106, 121,122

04, 124, 126

30, 04, 124

118, 124

44. 51, 75, 59 124, 126

30, 04, 124

26,112

17,16, 08. 87,109

Oak Sigma.........................................46,11,129,101

Panasonic Philips

Pioneer..........................................................06, 05, 12

Pulsar

Quest.............................................................06, 05,12

Radio Shack..................................44, 51, 75, 59,126

RCA............................................... 17,16, 08,87, 109

Realistic.........................................44, 51, 75, 59, 126

Recoton.........................................44, 51, 75, 59, 126

Regal..................41, 14, 15, 28, 102, 104, 103, 130

Regency......................................................28, 29,130

Rembrandt....44, 42. 63, 29, 01, 32, 39. 120,126

Samsung Scientific Atlanta

Sheritech......................................................................27

Signal..................................................................26, 112

SL Marx Sprucer Standard Components Stargate

Sytvania Teknika

Telecaption...........................................................77,127

Teleview

Texscan..................................................................19,18

Tocom

Toshiba........................................................................36

Unika

Universal ............................... 52, 43, 44, 63, 42, 126

Viewstar Videoway Vidtek Zenith

.....................................

.....................

.........................................

.............

.........................................

..............

.................................................................

...................................

....................................

............................

...................

.............................................

..........................................................................

...................................................

23. 24, 20, 13, 07, 50, 128, 129 04, 42, 63, 44, 30, 52,124,126

......................

42. 06, 32, 40, 43, 44, 52, 63, 126

.................

04, 42, 32, 40, 63, 44, 30, 52, 06.

44, 42, 63, 29, 01.126, 120

62, 40,22, 13, 58, 20, 26, 107

17,16, 08, 87,109

08, 09, 25, 61, 53, 87

17,16, 08,87,109 32, 39, 42, 44,126

40.19,38, 32, 42, 06

34, 33, 01, 42, 66, 120

42, 06, 32, 05, 40

07,23, 50,129

07, 23, 50, 129

94, 95

98. 105

124, 126

19,18

74, 35

422^^ I

• In DSS or CABLE mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing number keys for channel selection.

• In DSS or CABLE mode, POWER, CH Up/Down, Number Keys, ACTION, PROG,

DISPLAY/ENTER, SEARCH/SKIP-, R-TUNE, SELECT, SET, CM SKIP/ZERO/SKIP+,

COUNTER RESET/200M, ANGLE, AUDIO, TITLE, SUBTITLE, MENU, or ADD/DLT are

not available. Press vcr, FM, DVD to use these functions.

• Depending on your DSS receiver or Cable box brand, some of the functions listed may not

be remote controllable.

• Some DSS receiver or Cable box brands require you to turn on the power manually.

• Due to changes in infra-red commands used by manufacturers, some brands have several codes. If your unit does not respond to the first code, please try the next one.

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Tape Operation

Search System is...

Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are made, program index and information are also included. These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings.

Index Search

Go directly to the desired recording.

ENTER INDEX NUMBERil

USINO 1-9 KEYS

FORWARD SEARCH :FF REVERSE SEARCH;HEW/ NEXT:SEARCH EX IT:STOP

INDEX SEARCH

Press SEARCH*

in Playback or Stop mode to display INDEX SEARCH screen.

Press number keys

to select the

recording number.

• To calculate number, see below.

INDEX SEARCH

Press FF or REW

to start search.

• Play begins at search and.

FORWARD SEARCH:FF REVERSE SEARCHiREW

To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.

To search forward or back 1 index, press FF or REW while screen left is displayed (10 seconds).

■ To calculate the Index Number

Example 1:

To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.

1 2 3 1 <

Example 2:

To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.

: ! 1 3 1 4

NOTE: \ indicates start points of each recording

5 6

5 1 6 1 7

Ì \

• Make each entry within 5 minutes, or the Index Search mode will be canceled.

• If Index Search is started very dose to an index mark, that index mark may not be counted in the search.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

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■ Important;. If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the vcr button on the remote and try the button again.

Program End Search

Locates end point of recording for continuity.

Press SEARCH twice in Playback or

Stop mode to display PROGRAM

END SEARCH screen .

NUMBER keys

SELECT

SET

REW

■FF

■SEARCH

PROGRAM END SEARCH

Press FF

to start search.

SEARCH STARTiFF

EXIT: SEARCH

Example of Program End Search operation.

Flq.1

__________

Press S_EARCH button t^Fnri PnIntI

Ftp. 2

_________________________________________

[fprograml III y BLANK ||||j| PFOgFam 2 ||| BLANK ||

Press SEARCH button

PLAYBACK DIRECTION

Program 1

To cancel,

press PLAY or STOP.

-----

Program 2 or BLANK

End Point!

■

Fiq.3 If search exceeds a few seconds in BLANK area.

f|Progr*ni t|

lEnd PointI

Upon locating end point...

The unit searches slightly past end point,

reverse searches, and plays the last few

seconds of the program, then stops.

Press SEARCH button

1 1 BLANK

Program i (BLANK)

i FF .rn

:REVERSE

.J SEARCH

lljtl Program 2 |

If Program End Search is started very close to an index mark, that mark may be skipped over.

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Tape Operation (continued)

Repeat Play

Set to see a recording over and over.

PWY

REPEAT OK

To turn “ON,”

press PLAY/REPEAT on the unit

repeatedly in Play mode to select

“REPEAT ON”.

To turn “OFF,”

repeat above to select “REPEAT OFF.”

♦ Playback repeats when tape end is

reached or unrecorded portion over 30 seconds is detected.

For repeat play in DVD mode, see page 57,

Zero Search

To quickly return to a specific tape counter location.

Press DISPLAY* during playback

to display the Counter.

Continue playback, rewind, or

fast forward.

Press STOP.

Press CM/2ERO in stop mode to

start ZERO SEARCH.

• Unit goes into FF or REW mode and stops at the last point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA{7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

Press COUNTER RESET at the

desired position to

reset to “0:00:00.”

PLAY/REPEAT

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^Important; If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the vto button on the remote

and try the button again.

Auto Operation Functions

Auto Shut Off

No broadcast signal in TV mode, DVD stop, or blank tape is played for 5 minutes

Power turns off

• This feature is canceled if any button is pressed during above conditions.

Auto Playback

Insert a tape in Power off mode

Power turns on

• Playback begins if tape has no record tab.

Auto Rewind

Tape reaches its end

Rewind, Stop

Playback Auto Eject (Repeat Play is “OFF”) Tape with no record tab reaches its end

Rewind, Stop, Eject

Commercial Skip

By pressing the CM/2ERO button in Playback mode

-DISPLAY

you can skip over 1 to 3 minutes of recorded tape in just a few seconds.

Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip

time in Playback mode.

■STOP

• No indication appears.

COUNTER

■reset

■CM/ZERO

OFF

♦

1st Press

1 min Skip

2nd Press

2 min Skip

3rd Press—►S min Skip

___

)

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Special VCR Features

Preset Caption

Press ACTION*

to display MAIN MENU.

SELECT:* V ► SET;SET END lACTION

SET UP CHANNEL

ANTENNA : CABLE

SWS ■■■

SELECT:* r

SET :SET END lACTION

CHANNEL CAPTION

MANUAL CAPTION

SELECT:* ▼ SET :SET END :ACTION

1) Press ► to select “CH.”

2) Press SET to display SETUP CHANNEL screen.

1) Press

A W

to select

CHANNEL CAPTION.

2) Press SET to display screen.

1) Press

A W

to select

PRESET CAPTION.

2) Press SET to

display screen.

•To create your own

captions, go to “Manual Caption" on page 39.

Channel Caption is...

Station names, e.g. ABC, CNN, etc. are set so they will appear when a channel is selected. Choose 24 preset names (Preset Caption), or make up to 10 names of your own (Manual Caption).

Ready Checklist

□ You need a list of stations and the

channel numbers you receive them on.

PRESET CAPTION

CBS FOX NBC

A r 4 ►

SELECT SET SET

ACTION

END

— res — — CNN — ESPN —

-- H80 —

1) Press AT to select a

station.

2) Press SET (or ►) to move cursor to the right.

3) Press AT to select

PRESET

CAPTION

TNT

UPN

DSC GLOB [E]

CLEAR

ADO/OLT

A W < ^

SELECT SET SET END ACTION

CBC 62 CTV TSN

21 52

channel number.

4) Press SET (or ◄ ►) to set preset captions.

• Repeat step 5 until the

Caption List is complete.

To Make Corrections

Press AT, then SET (or ►) to select channel number. Press AT to change, or ADD/DLT to delete.

Press ACTION four times

to end setup.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA{7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts® panasonic.com

Page 39

^ Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the vt^R button on the remote

and try the button again.

Manual Caption

Do “Preset Caption” steps 1-3 (page 38).

CHAN^EL CAPTION

PRESET CAPTION

SELECT:* T SET ;SET END :ACTION

manual CAPTION

CH NUMBER CAPTION

SELECT:* T ^ ►

SET :S£T

END :ACTION

-----

1) Press AT to select

MANUAL CAPTION.

2) Press SET to display screen.

1) Press AT to select

CH NUMBER.

2) Press SET (or ►) to

move cursor to the right.

• Channels already set in

Preset Caption and channels deleted from Channel Memory are not displayed.

• You can set a total of ten

channel captions with up to four characters each.

MANUAL CAPTION

CH NUMBER CAPTION

02 0—

CLEAR ;«)D/DLT

* T '4 »•

SELECT

SET

END

ACTION

1) Press AT to select and SET(or^) to enter your caption.

• Characters change in the following order.

A-B-C

..............

Z- BLANK

■2-1-0-/ — !-

--------------

• Press repeatedly to move the cursor to “CH NUMBER." Repeat steps 3 and 4 as desired.

To Make Corrections

Press AT, then SET (or ►) to select channel number. Press AT to change, or ADD/DLT to delete.

Press ACTION four times

to end setup.

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Special VCR Features (continued)

[^1

Time Stamp Feature

This unit writes program data (see example below) for about the first 10 seconds of every recording. The information is then displayed about 10 seconds after playback begins.

Press ACTION*

to display MAIN MENU.

1) Press AT< ►

to select “TV.”

2) Press SET to display SET

UP TV screen.

Ready Checklist

□ The clock is set to correct time. □ The record tab is in place.

SET UP TV

CAPTION INPlfT SELECT SET UP AUOICWIDEO FM ANTENNA SPEAKER REMOTE WARNING

SELECT;* w END ;ACT ION

: TUNER : (NT

■■ON

SET:SET

1) Press AT to

select TIME STAMP.

2) Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.”

• When “OFF" is selected, the program data is written on the tape, but will not be displayed.

Press ACTION twice

to return to normal screen.

<Time Stamp Example >

Normal/ One

Touch Recording

12/ 18 /2 00 1 T U E 12: 00 PM

CH 08 A B C

12/ 18 /2 00 1 T U E 12: 00 PM - 1:0 0 PM CH 08 A B C M O V IE

ACTION

Timer Recording

.SELECT

SET

When Clock is not set.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.(

Page 41

timporlant: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the vcp button on the remote

and try the button again.

Ix^Readv Checklist

□ It is necessary to enter TV mode by

pressing v^r before selecting “CH” on the MAIN MENU.

Remote Warning Feature

When Universal Remote Control (page 32) is

used, and this feature is set to “ON," a warning appears whenever an invalid key is pressed in DSS or Cable mode.

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

1) Press ► to select ‘TV.”

2) Press SET to display SET UP TV screen.

SET UP TV

CAPTION

INPUT SELECT : TUNER SET UP AUDfCWlOEO FM ANTENNA : I NT

‘AKER :ON

STAMP

^ON

SET t SET

1) Press

A f

to select REMOTE WARNING.

2) Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.”

“REMOTE WARNING : OFF”

Remote warning will not appear even if

invalid key is pressed.

Weak Signal Display Feature

When “ON’ is selected, the picture is displayed even when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent.

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

1) Press ATM

► to select “CH "

2) Press SET to

SELECT:* T ► SET:SET END :ACTION

display SET

UP CHANNEL screen.

SET UP CHANNEL

NNA : CABLE

BMiesb

SELECT:* *

SET tSET

END lACTION

IXBildd

1) Press AT to select WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY.

2) Press SET to

set “ON” or “OFF.”

• “ON” = Picture is displayed regardless of

“OFP= Screen turns solid blue when

• If unit is connected to equipment which has blue back feature, selecting “ON” will have no effect on the other equipment. ■

signal condition, and may not always be clearly visible.

signal is absent or weak.

Press ACTION twice

to return to normal screen.

Press ACTION twice I

to return to the normal screen. I

VCR Lock

All operations are prohibited except Timer

recording and tape eject. Useful for families

with small children.

In Stop mode, hold

down REC on the

VCR LOCK ACTIVATED

VCR Lock is canceled automatically

after about 24 hours if clock is set.

unit without a cassette inserted for 7 seconds to turn “ON."

more “NO

warning.) Repeat above with or

without cassette to turn “OFF.”

Page 42

V-Chip Control Feature

V-Chip Control Feature is...

This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings.

Secret Code

A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings.

Press ACTION*

to display MAIN MENU.

1) Press ► to select “LOCK.”

2) Press SET to display LOCK screen.

LOCK

ENTER 4-DIGIT CODE

**- -

BACK SPACE: 4 ENTER :0-9 END :ACT10«

To Make Corrections Press ◄ repeatedly to

move the cursor. Press number keys to make the correction.

1) Press number keys

to enter your secret code.

2) Enter same code

again for confirmation.

• Step 2) not necessary

when changing rating or secret code.

• Take care that you are

not observed entering the secret code.

Process of V-Chip Control Feature

Enter Code

i=> Setup O Blocking

LOCK

CONFIRM 4-DIGIT CODE

****

RECOGNIZED CHANGE CCM3E:ADD/DLT COMTINUE:SET END :ACT ION

Press SET to display

LOCK MENU {see pages 43, 44).

Press ACTION twice

to exit.

Changing your secret code

- You will need your current code. Do steps 1 ~ 3. In step 4, press CLEAR to clear

current code. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter new code.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

• Some rental movies do not include V-Chip data.

• DO NOT forget your secret code.

• Once ratings are set, restricted tapes or programs cannot be accessed unless the secret code is entered.

Page 43

* Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the vcf. button on the remote

and try the button again.

If LOCK menu is not displayed, do “Secret Code” steps on page 42.

US MOVIES Ratings

LOCK

CHANGE SETTINGS

US TV PROGRAMS :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

DVD LOCK :OFF

CHANGE SEniNGS

SEL£CT:A ▼ SET:SET END :ACT ION

_____________

■ “ON” V-Chip Control is activated.

■ “OFF’ V-Chip Control is deactivated.

• “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Not necessary except when

viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts.

LOCK

US MOVIES :OFF US TV PROGRAMS :OFF

CHANGE SEniNGS

OVD LOCK :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

SELECT;a ▼ SET;SET END :ACTION

______________

1) Press

A W

to select

US MOVIES.

2) Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF."

1) Press

A W

to select CHANGE SETTINGS.

2) Press SET to display screen.

1) Press

A W

to select

VIEV\/NR

PROGRAMS?.

CONTAINS NO HATING

NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS

Some movies, such as old movies or foreign movies usually have no ratings.

2) Press SET to set “YES” or “NO."

Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Codelo^SflolBlockTn^

US MOVIES RATINGS

GENERAL AUDIENCE:

All ages admitted.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE:

Some material may not be suitable for children.

PARENTS CAUTIONED;

PG-13

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

RESTRICTED:

Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult.

OVER AGE 17 ONLY:

NC-17

No one 17 and under admitted.

X ADULTS ONLY:

VIEW NR PROGRAMS? ; YES

PG-13 R

MC.I7

SELECT;A VE END :ACTION

SET;SET

1) Press AT to select

and SET to set

ratings to be

blocked. (See ratings chart on this page.)

Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu

and continue with US TV PROGRAMS

Ratings Setup (next page).

Or, press ACTION three times to exit.

Page 44

V-Chip Control Feature (continued)

If LOCK menu is not displayed, do “Secret Code” steps on page 42.

us TV PROGRAMS Ratings

US MOVIES ;OFF

CHANGE settings

CHANGE SETTINGS

DVD LOCK ;OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

SELECT;* ▼ SET:SET END

NEIfT PAGE

___

LACT I ON __________

“ON” V-Chip Control is activated. “OFF” V-Chip Control is deactivated.

“NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts.

LOCK

US MOVIES :OFF

CHANGE settings

US TV PROGRAMS :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

DVD LOCK :OFF

CHANGE settings

SELECT;* T SETiSET END :ACTION

TV-V TV-rr

TV-G TV-PG V S L D TV-14 V S L 0

SELECT:* SET;SET END lACTION

NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS

Some TV shows, such as news, sports, weather, bulletins, emergency information usually have no ratings.

TV-G TV-PG V S L D TV-14 V S L D

SELECT:* ▼ 4 ► SET:SET END ; ACT ION

You may select from standard TV ratings (chart 1), or customize to a specific content rating (chart 2).

1) Press AV* to select US TV PROGRAMS.

2) Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.”

1) Press AT to select CHANGE SETTINGS.

2) Press SET to display screen.

1) Press AV to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?.

2) Press SET to set “YES” or “NO.”

1) Press AT to select and SET to set ratings to be blocked. (See ratings charts on this page.)

• Ratings highlighted in Green willoe blocked.

Ratings in white letters

will not be blocked.

Process of V-Chip Control Feature

[Enter Code|oBB3cC>|Blocking|

us TV PROGRAMS RATINGS:

Chart 1

TV-Y

FOR ALL CHILDREN: Content specifically geared to young

TV-Y7 FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER:

TV-PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE:

TV-14

TV-MA MATURE AUDIENCE:

viewers ages 2-6.

May contain mild physical or comedic violence which may frighten children under 7.

TV-G

GENERAL AUDIENCE; Contains little or no violence, strong language, or sexual dialogue or situations.

May contain infrequent coarse

language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.

PARENTS CAUTIONED: May contain sophisticated themes,

sexual situations, strong language, and more intense violence.

May contain mature themes, profane

language, graphic violence, and sexual situations.

US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 2

Fantasy Violence

Violence

Sexual Situations

Adult Language

Sexually Suggestive Dialogue

Press ACTION three times

to exit this mode.

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rlmportant: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the vtn button on the remote

and try the button again.

Blocking Message

<When V-Chip Control is activated>

If a program or movie

ABC

exceeds the ratings you

PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED RATING:PG-13

ACCESS CODE

ENTER :0-9

have set, a message will appear on a black background and sound is

—

muted.

To View a Blocked Program / Movie

[Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control]

Enter your secret code (ACCESS CODE) in the Blocking Message screen.

• V-Chip Control is reactivated when power is turned off or power failure occurs.

[Deactivate V-Chip Control]

Enter your secret code (steps 1-4 page 42). Then, set US MOVIES and/or US TV

PROGRAMS to “OFF" using AT and SET.

(Ratings set on pages 43, 44 are retained and will be in effect when V-Chip Control is activated again.)

If DISPLAY is pressed,

STOP 11 tOOAM

RATING;PG-13

:12:34

ABC

even when V-Chip control

is deactivated, rating is displayed on-screen.

Process of V-Chip Control Feature

Enter Code O Setup O

Blocking

STOP 11 ;00AM ABC

NO V-CHIP DATA

0:12:3A

If DISPLAY is pressed,

even when no V-Chip

data, “NO V-CHIP DATA" is displayed on-screen.

DISPLAY

SELECT SET

ACTION

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Audio Features

Audio Mode for Playback

Choose the type of sound track for playback.

See the “Playback a Tape” section on

•

page 18 to playback the tape.

Press AUDIO repeatedly

H)Ft (L/R)«HIFl (L) H1FI (R) NORMAL

• This screen appears when you press AUDIO during

playback.

(each press within 5 seconds)

to select desired mode.

• Select “HIFI (tyP)”, “HIFI (L)” or “HIFI (R)” to listen to stereo recordings in stereo sound. Select “NORMAL” for monaural sound.

Audio Mode for Recording

Choose audio mode to match recording type.

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the audio

mode according to the type of broadcast to

be recorded.

• The Audio mode selected stays in effect until it is changed.

With the proper audio mode setting, your unit can;

• record and playback MTS stereo broadcast (main language) in stereo Hi-Fi. Stereo sound is recorded on the left and right audio tracks and on the video portion of a tape.

• record and playback a monaural broadcast (main language) or SAP (Secondary Audio Program, usually in a second language) on the Hi-Fi tracks for better quality monaural sound.

• playback non-Hi-Fi tapes in monaural.

See the “Record On a Tape” section on page 18 to do a recording.

• Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo will playback with true stereo sound. Standard stereo tapes will playback with monaural sound.

• To listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback, the unit AUDIO (UR) jacks must be connected to a stereo amp and speakers.

• There may be a difference in audio level between Hi-Fi and normal audio playback.

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-Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the «.gt, button on the remote and try the button again.

Speaker ON/OFF System

Allows you to turn off the speaker of the unit when it is connected to external audio equipment.

Press ACTION*

to display MAIN MENU.

1) Press ► to select “TV.”

2) Press SET to display SET UP TV screen.

CAPTI ON

INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP AUOICWIDEO FM ANTENNA :iNT

TIME STAMP

Press ACTION twice

to end setup.

tON SET:SET

1) Press AT to select SPEAKER.

2) Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.”

. «OFF" ^ MUTE and

VOL + - buttons do not function.

Surround Sound System

You can hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using just the unit’s two front speakers.

Set Surround sound.

SURROU^D ON

Press SURROUND.

•“SURROUND ON” is displayed.

SURROUND OFF

To Cancel,

press SURROUND.

Surround sound effect is not available for normal (mono) broadcasts.

The surround effect (TV, VCR mode only) is not output to Audio Output L/R Connector.

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»Important: If a remote control button does not work

Audio/Video Menu

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

This feature allows easy setting of picture and sound suitable for each program source.

1 Audio Menu 1

H Press ACTION* to display MAIN

1 MENU.

1) Press

to select “TV.”

2) Press SET to display SET UP

KLÉCTiA ▼ ^ ► SET:SET END ;ACT(ON

FM ANTENNA

speaker

REMOTE V^ARNINQ TIME STAMP

f SET UP AUD low IDEO 1

■audiomenu

AUDI ©ADJUST VI DEO MENU VIDEO ADJUST

SELECT:A V SET :SET END :ACTIC№r

INT ON ON

: NORMAL

TV screen.

1) Press AT to

select “SET UP

AUDIOA/IDEO.”

2) Press SET to display.

1) Press AT to

select “AUDIO MENU.”

2) Press SET repeatedly to select desired mode. (See below.)

Press ACTION three times to end

setup.

1 Video Menu

^ Do steps 1-3 left.

SET UP AUDItWIDEO AUDIO MENU : NORMAL AUDIO ADJUST

VIDEO ADJUST

SELECT:A ▼ SET :SET

END :ACTION

1) Press AT to

2) Press SET to

Press ACTION three times to end

setup.

[Video Menu]

■ NORMAL

Factory setting.

■ MOVIE

Picture is adjusted for a Movie-like feel.

■ NIGHT

Color and picture intensity are adjusted to be easier on the eyes for night viewing.

select “VIDEO MENU.”

select desired

mode. (See below.)

[Audio Menu]

■ NORMAL

Factory setting

■ AUTO

[Audio AGO (Auto Gain Control)]

The sound level is automatically adjusted to suit the program source (see below right).

■ MOVIE

Sound suited to movies.

■ MUSIC

Sound suited to music.

■ SPEECH

Sound suited to dialog.

• The effects of this feature on the signal is not output to the Audio/Video Output Connector.

• When AUDIO MENU mode is “AUTO,” the

AUDIO ADJUST setting will be “STANDARD."

• AUDIO MENU settings remain in memory.

• VIDEO MENU settings do not remain in memory.

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Volum« l«v«l

standard

Low

AUDIO MENU : NORMAL AUDIO MENU : AUTO

Wluim l«v<l

Hi#)

———.r~S Standard

I Low

SELECT

SET

■ACTION

TV 1

Ljt

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Audio / Vídeo Adjustment

Video Adjustment ■ Audio Adjustment

H Press ACTION to display MAIN

1 MENU.

1) Press ►

to select ‘TV.”

2) Press SET to display SET UP

SELECT ► SETjSET

Bffi lACTION

[NfiA

speaker

REMOTE WAFtNLNO TIME STAMP

SET UP AUDICWIDEO AUDIO MENU ; NORMAL AUDIO ADJUST VIDEO MENU

SELECT:A T SET :SET END : ACTION

_____

VIDEO ADJUST

TINT I

BRtQHTNESS

PICTURE .........................^

SHARPNESS

STANDARD

SBJECTiA ▼

ADJUST:-« ► END :ACTiON

{NORMAL

........I........

.......

I........

.........

I........

.......

INT

Ohi

ON ON

To Reset VIDEO Controls.

Press AT and SET to select and set

“STANDARD.” All controls return to their factory settings.

TV screen.

1) Press AT to

select "SET UP AUDIOA/IDEO.”

2) Press SET to display.

1) Press AT to

select "VIDEO ADJUST."

2) Press SET to

display.

Press AT to

1) select an item.

(See below.) Press ◄ ► to

adjust.

O Press ACTION to display MAIN

a MENU.

1) Press AT^ ►

to select TV.”

2) Press SET to display SET UP TV screen.

SET UP TV

CAPTION

FM ANTENNA SPEAKER REMOTE WARNING TIME STAMP

SELECT:A T END ;ACTION

SET UP AUD1WV10EO

AUDIO MENU :NORMAL VIDEO MENU

VIDEO ADJUST

SELECT:A » SET :SET END : ACTION

____

AUDIO ADJUST

NEVW I"

TREBLE BALANCE STANDARD

^LECT:a t

ADJUST:-« ►

: ACT! ON

..................

...............

SET: SET

: NORMAL

I" I-

To Reset VIDEO Controls.

Press AT and SET to select and set

“STANDARD.” All controls return to their factory settings.

INT ON ON ON

1) Press AT to

select “SET UP AUDIO/VIDEO."

2) Press SET to

display.

1) Press AT to

select “AUDIO ADJUST.”

2) Press SET to display.

1) Press AT to

select an item. (See below.)

2) Press ◄ ► to adjust.

Press ACTION four times to end

setup.

[VIDEO Adjustment]

a COLOR Control

Adjust color intensity.

■ TINT Control

Adjust for natural flesh tones.

■ BRIGHTNESS Control Adjust picture brightness.

■ PICTURE Control

Adjust picture intensity by adjusting both contrast and color level in the proper balance.

■ SHARPNESS Control

Adjust picture sharpness.

Press ACTION four times to end

setup.

[AUDIO Adjustment]

■ BASS Control

To adjust the intensity of low frequency sound.

■ TREBLE Control

To adjust the intensity of high frequency sound.

■ BALANCE Control

To adjust the (L7R) unit speaker output level.

• The levels set here do not affect other audio equipment when connected to the Audio Output L/R Connector.

Page 50

Disc Operation

Subtitle Language (DVD only)

You can select a different subtitle language {if offered) than the one set at the Settings for DVD Operation. (See page 59.)

Press SUB TITLE*

in Play mode to display the subtitle selection on-screen.

• Display disappears after 5

seconds.

• When no subtitles are offered,

will be displayed instead of

the language number.

1) Press

A W

to select

desired language.

2) Press ► {or ◄ ) to set.

3) Press A (or ▼ ) to

select “ON” or “OFF.”

Number of subtitle language being played back.

• When closed captioning is used along with subtitles, they may overlap. If so, turn one function off. (See pages 24 and 25.)

• If after several presses of the button the language does not change, language selection is not offered on the disc.

• Subtitles may not change to the selected language immediately.

• When power is turned on again or disc is removed, subtitles revert to initial setting language. If the initial language is not recorded on the disc, the disc’s priority language will appear.

Audio Soundtrack Language (DVD only)

You can change the audio soundtrack language, selected at the Settings for DVD Operation, to a different language if available. (See page 59.) (This operation works only with discs on which multiple audio soundtrack languages are recorded.)

Press AUDIO in Play

mode to display the audio

selection on-screen.

• Display disappears after 5 seconds.

Audio attribute 1 type, sampling frequency, bit No. of the disc.

1) Press AT to select

desired language.

Number of the audio soundtrack language being played back.

Ready Checklist

□ Please read “Basic DVD Operation” on

page 20.

[Subtitle language (No.)] [Audio sound track language (No.)]

ENG English FRA French DEU German

ITA Italian

ESP Spanish NLD Dutch SVE Swedish NOR DAN Danish POR RUS Russian JPN Japanese

CHI

KOR

MAL Malay

VIE THA

• Change the No. by pressing

Norwegian

Portuguese

Chinese Korean

Vietnamese Thai Other

AT.

and press SET.

[Audio attribute 1 type, sampling frequency, bit No. of the disc (see page 60)]

16blt

LPCM

Dolby Digital Ich -5.1ch Dolby Digital disc

DTS

• If, after several presses of the button the language does not change, language selection is not offered on the disc.

• When power is turned on again or disc is removed, language reverts to initial setting. If this language is not recorded on the disc, the language recorded will be heard.

96KHZ

46KHz

Ich -5.1ch

20blt 24blt

Linear PCM disc

DTS disc

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-Important; If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote

When

while a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc.

and try the button again.

<S >

appears on the screen

Multiple Angle Viewing (DVD only)

DVDs may contain scenes shot from multiple camera angles allowing the same scene to be viewed at different angles. You can view these angles, if available, using the ANGLE button.

Press ANGLE in Play mode to display the angle selection on-screen.

• Display disappears after 5 seconds.

• ANGLE Indicator lights up on the unit when a scene recorded at different

angles is detected.

• The angle number can be set beforehand so that the angle is switched whenever ANGLE Indicator lights up.

AUDIO SUB TITLE

ANGLE

ZOOM

• Closed captioning will not be

displayed while Picture Zoom is used. To see subtitles, set the subtitle feature to ON (see page 50).

• The subtitle cannot be enlarged nor

can it’s position be changed.

• The picture zoom feature does not

work with a Video CD.

• During picture zoom, “ZOOM1" or

“ZOOM2" is displayed on-screen.

• Zooming, on some discs, may result

in poor picture quality, or not operate.

1) Press

A T

to select the

desired angle.

Number of angle being played back.

Vocal selection for Karaoke discs (DVDA/ideo CD)

Press AUDIO in Play mode to display the

•audio screen.

AUOtO:Z FHnP;«T»fJW>in

1 ) Press AT (or ◄ ►) to

select as shown below.

2) Press ► (or ◄) to set. (DVD only)

• DVD Karaoke (1 vocal) VOCAL ON—VOCAL OFF

■ DVD Karaoke (2 vocals) VOCAL VI + V2-VOCAL VI-VOCAL V2-VOCAL OFF

•VkteoCD LR-L-R

_______

Picture Zoom (DVD only)

You can enlarge specific portions of a picture and select the zoom ratio using the ZOOM button on the remote during DVD playback.

Set Zoom size.

Press ZOOM repeatedly to change display as follows.

• You can enlarge the center portion of the image to one of 2 magnifications.

X 1.0 (ORIGINAL) X1.5 (ZOOM1) X 2.0 (ZOOM 2}

1st press press

3rd press I

Use the A,T,M and ► buttons to move the position up,

down, left and right.

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Disc Operation (continued)

Title menu (DVD only)

Some DVDs have more than one title, e.g. movies. If the disc offers a title menu, you can select the desired title number. {Operation may vary according to the disc.)

Press TITLE'

Play mode to

display title screen.

• Pressing TITLE again

resumes play from the scene when TITLE was first pressed.

TITLE MENU

1 Dogs 1 Lovers

Castles

Birds

1) Press ► or

number Key(s)

to select a title.

2) Press SET or

PLAY to start

play.

• Step 2) not necessary when using number key(s).

DVD menu (DVD only)

DVDs may offer a special menu. This menu may include guides to unique contents, audio/subtitle languages, etc. Although contents and operation may vary, the following steps show basic steps for using the menu.

DVD MENU

I 1 .subtitlF

I 2.AUDIO I 3.ANGLE

Press MENU in Play

mode to display DVD menu.

• Pressing MENU again

resumes play from the scene when MENU was first pressed.

DVD MENU

I 1 .SUBTITLE

2.AUDIO

3.ANGLE

Repeat step "b” If more than one menu.

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1) Press

A W<

► or

number key(s)

to select an item.

2) Press SET or

PLAY to access.

• Step 2) not necessary when using number

key{s).

Page 53

‘Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the vcr, DVD button on the remote

Program Play (Video CD/CD)

You can program specific tracks and order of play.

■and try the button again.

Ready Checklist

□ Unit is in TV-VCR mode, press □ Video CD or CD is inserted.

Press ACTION in Stop mode to display

MAIN MENU.

1) Press AT^ ► to select “DVD.”

2) Press SET to display screen.

Program Repeat Play

(Video CD/CD)

Do steps 1 through 6 on

this page.

Press DISPLAY to display

Disc Information screen.

(Disc Information Screen)

NEXT: DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY again to

display Unit Information screen.

Press SET to enter Select mode.

(“REPEAT OFF" will flash.)

(Unit Information Screen)

Press AT to

REPEAT.”

REPEAT.’

(Unit Information Screen)

select "DISC

Press SET to set mode.

(“DISC REPEAT’ stops

flashing.) To cancel, select “REPEAT OFF” in step e, then press

SET.

DVD MAIN MENU

DISC languages

AUDIO OUTPUT STILL MODE :FIEL3 TV MODE :L«tterbox

SELECT : A ▼ SET fSET END ¡ACTION

PLAV UOOE

1) Press AT to select “PLAY MODE."

2) Press SET to display screen.

1) Press AT to select “PROGRAM PLAY.”

2) Press SET to display screen.

SET :SET

end ¡ACTION

PROGRAM PLAY

DISC P

D 11

2 7 12 17 1 3 8 13 10

4 9 14 19

5 10 IS 20

CLEAR LAST CLEAR ALL

safer t A ▼ ^ »

SET :SET END : ACTION

Repeat step 5 to select another track. The selected track is added on the right side.

PROGRAM PLAY

DISC PROGRAM

D 6 n 10 5 8

2 7 12 17 15 6 3 6 13 10 1 13 4 9 14 19 3 2

5 10 IS 20 2

CLEAR LAST

CLEAR MX. SELECT tA ▼ SET :SET END t ACTION

• Up to 15 tracks can be programmed.

• ” or “ (depending on disc) indicates additional

PROGRAM PLAY screen. Press ATM ► for next or previous screen.

• To clear the last program one by one, Press ATM ► to move to “CLEAR LAST and press SET. (Pressing CLEAR also clears last program.)

• To clear all programs, Press ATM ► to move to “CLEAR ALL” and press SET.

(Programs are also cleared when the power is turned off or the disc is removed.)

4 ►

1) Press ► to select a track number. (Track numbers on disc are displayed.)

2) Press SET to set.

1) Press

A WM

► to

select “START.”

2) Press SET to start play of programs in the sequence selected.

• To cancel, press STOP

during play, then press

CLEAR.

Page 54

Disc Operation (continued)

Random Play (Video CD/CD)

Tracks are played in a random order.

Press ACTION* in Stop mode to display

MAIN MENU.

1) Press ►

to select “DVD.”

2) Press SET to

SELECT :A ▼ ♦ ► SETiSET ENO lACTION

OVO MAIN MENU

DISC LANGUAGES AlJOiO OUTPUT STILL MODE tFlELO TV MOPE ‘Lftterbo>

SELECT SET

END

display screen.

1) Press AT to select

“PLAY MODE.”

2) Press SET to

display screen.

♦Important:

If a remote control button does not

work when pressed, press the vcr,

DVD button on the remote and try

the button again.

PLAV MODE

1) Press AT to select "RANDOM PLAY.”

2) Press SET to begin

SELECT SET END

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random play.

• To cancel, press STOP during play, then press

CLEAR.

Page 55

DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays

When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays i—^ show disc information (title/chapter/track number, Ready Checklist

elapsed playing time) and unit information (repeat q play, play mode).

Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to

display “On-Screen Display.”

• Each press of DISPLAY changes the on-screen display as follows. (Please refer to page 56 or 57.)

Selected disc information

Selected unit information

Normal Screen

__________

DISPLAY button does not function while DVD TITLE MENU is displayed.

1) Press AV {or ◄ ►) to select an item.

2) Press SET to set.

1) Press AV to select the setting.

2) Press SET to set.

NEXT:DISPLAY

* •

• For some functions the setting will be registered immediately without pressing SET.

• When numbers are displayed (e.g. title number), the number keys are also available.

To make corrections, press AT and SET

repeatedly to move to error, then correct.

• Pressing ► is effective for elapsing time instead of the above buttons. Press M

repeatedly to delete

the error, then correct.

To return to the

normal screen,

press CLEAR or

DISPLAY repeatedly.

• When DISPLAY is pressed during playback of a Video CD with Playback control,

the number keys are not available on the displayed screen. In this case, press

DISPLAY again to remove

the displayed screen.

• When 0 appears on the

screen while a button is being operated, it means that the

corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc.

Page 56

DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued)

Detailed Descriptions of Each On-Screen Display

Disc information screen (for DVD)

1. TITLE No.

• Change the No. by pressing AT* or the number 2~

keys, and press SET.

2. Chapter No.

• Change the No. by pressing AT or the number

keys, and press SET.

3. Disc currently being played

4. Elapsed playing time

The screen may be changed by selecting the elapsed time.

• Change the elapsed time by pressing number keys, and press SET.

(e.g.) 01: 23:45 0^1^2->3->4^5

• This function does not work with some discs.

Disc information screen (for Video CD/ CD) A. Track No.

• Change the No. by pressing AT or the number

keys, and press SET.

B. Playback control ON/OFF

Video CD with playback control only]

Video CD menu play is displayed.

OFF

Video CD menu play is cleared.

C. Disc currently being played

Video CD

D. Elapsed playing time

CHAPTER: 12

SELECT:* ▼ SET ;SET

A—fíñÉ B-

NEXTiDISPUY

NEXT;0!SPLAY

OVD

1 :12;5S-

VtDEO CD

J:35:12

>—c

* Track No. and elapsed playing time are

not displayed during play started from

menu of Video CDs with playback

control.

• When 0 appears on the screen while a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc.

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NUMBER keys

SELECT SET

Page 57

^Important: li a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote

and try the button again.

Detailed Descriptions of Each On-Screen Display

Unit information screen

• Change the desired mode during play by pressing AV, and press SET.

a. Repeat Play

DVD CHAPTER REPEAT

Video CD/CD

TRACK REPEAT DISC REPEAT REPEAT OFF

TITLE REPEAT REPEAT OFF

a—amaiiaasi®

PLAY

b. Play mode [Video CD/ CD only] (See page 53 or 54.)

PROGRAM PLAY

RANDOM PLAY random play

• CHAPTER/riTLE REPEAT PLAY (DVD)

CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION

______i______

TITLE

chapter| chapter

CHAPTER REPEAT

TTTLE REPEAT

NORMAL PLAY

program play

normal play

chapter

• TRACK/DISC REPEAT PLAY (Video CD/CD)

CURRENT PLAYBACK POSmON

TRACK REPEAT

DISK REPEAT

NORMAL PLAY

b—

track

SELECT:A T SET :SET

PLAY RANDOM PLAY

track

END : DISPLAY

END :DISPLAY

track

• For repeat play in VCR mode, see page 36.

Page 58

'Important: It a remote control button does not work wher

DVD Lock Feature

pressed, press the VCR, DVD button on the

remote and try the button again.

You can prevent playback of DVDs in a specific rating level which may be unsuitable for children.

• Some DVDs are encoded with a rating level. If the disc rating is higher (stricter) than the one you preset, playback will be prohibited.

Discs not encoded with rating level will play even If the Jacket states it is for mature audiences. For these discs, the DVD Lock Ratings will not work.

DVD Lock Ratings (DVD only)

Perform DVD Lock setting in TV mode. Enter your secret code to display LOCK menu. (Do “Secret Code” steps on page 42.)

US MOVIES :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

US TV PHOGRAHS :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS CHANGE SETTINGS

SELECT:A ▼ SET:SET END ¡ACTION

“ON” DVD Lock is activated. “OFF” DVD Lock is deactivated.

US MOVIES :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

us TV PHOGRAMS :OFF

CHANGE

DVD LOCK

SELECT:A <r SET;SET

END :ACTION

LOCK

______________

LOCK

SETTINGS

ETÎÎÏTIÎH

ND?r WGE

1 ) Press AW* to select

“DVD LOCK."

2) Press SET to set

“ON” or “OFF.”

1) Press AW to select “CHANGE

:OFF

SETTINGS.”

2) Press SET to display screen.

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<When DVD Lock is activated>

YOUR SELECTION EXCEEDS THE PLAYER'S RATING LIMIT. 00 YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE LIMIT?

ACTION

1) Press AW‘4 ► to select rating level.

2) Press SET to select

SELECT SET : SET END :ACTION

LEVEL 1 : LOCK ALL;

LEVEL 2 : DVDs expressly for children can be played back. LEVEL 3 to 7 :

LEVEL 8 : NO LIMIT: (Factory preset)

Playback of all DVDs, CDs and Video CDs is

prohibited. (Use to prohibit play of mature theme

DVDs not encoded with rating level.)

DVDs for general audiences/children can be

played back, (DVDs with mature content are prohibited.)

All DVDs can be played back.

• Ratings which are highlighted in Green will be blocked; those not highlighted (white letters) will not be blocked.

“LOCKED" or “UNLOCKED."

Press ACTION three times to end setup.

After DVD Lock is set and a blocked DVD is played, this message will appear. The message may differ depending on the disc.

To continue viewing a blocked program for now,

Press AW to select “YES” and SET.

Then, enter your 4-digit secret code. When "NO” is selected, blocked programs cannot be viewed.

To change DVD LOCK settings

After entering your secret code in step 3 on page 42, select “OFF" to deactivate DVD Lock or change the rating level.

EM3 ; DISPLAY

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

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Settings for DVD Operation

Press ACTION in Stop mode to display

MAIN MENU.

1) Press ► to select “DVD.”

2) Press SET to display screen.

saECT> ▼ ^ ►

END ¡ACTION

DVD MAIN MENU

1) Press AT to select

an item.

2) Press SET to set.

SEI.ECT SET

£N0

DISC LANGUAGES (See below.)

Any languages offered on the disc can be set. If a language not offered is set, the original disc language will be selected.

AUDIO OUTPUT (See page 60.)

You can set the audio output that comes from the digital audio output terminal.

STILL MODE (See page 61.)

To select “FIELD" or “FRAME" to prevent jitter or to make small text or fine patterns clearfy visible in a still picture. When “AUTO" is set “FIELD” or “FRAME” is selected automatically.

TV MODE (See page 61.)

To select whether the video material for a wide-screen will

be played back in Pan & Scan style or in Letterbox style.

DISC LANGUAGES (DVD only)

To select and set the language of the audio soundtrack,

subtitles, or title/DVD menus for all discs to be played.

DVD MAIN MENU ^ 1 ) PrOSS AT to se ect

QTII I >Aiirrt

SELECT SET END

DISC LANGUAGES

□Х0ШЯНИ1|П|ЕЕ1

i>UyiiTl£ iMTtO MENUS

tEngllch

SELECT SET

:SET

END FACTION

“DISC LANGUAGES.”

2) Press SET to display

screen.

1) Press AT to select

an item.

2) Press SET

repeatedly for

desired language.

(Please refer right.)

Press ACTION to redisplay DVD menu

and go to step 3 to setup another item. Or, press ACTION three times to exit.

Once initial settings are done, they remain in memory (even after power off) until changed. This means the unit will always operate under the same conditions (especially DVDs) each time.

O' Ready Checklist

□ Unit is in TV-VCR mode, press vBr.

“AUDIO” selections

To select the audio soundtrack language,

(factory preset: English)

Engllsh/Spanish/French Original: Original disc language OTHER Other language selection*'

“SUBTITLE” selections

To select the subtitle language.

(Factory preset: AUTO)

AUTO: Same language selected for

“AUDIO”

• If language set for “AUDIO” is used in playback, subtitles

will not appear.

• If another language is used

during playback, the subtitles will appear in the language

selected at “AUDIO” setup. Engllsh/Spanish/French OTHER Other language selection*'

“MENUS” selections

(factory preset: English) To select the language used in title menus or DVD menus. i English/Spanish/French i OTHER Other language selection*'

To enter OTHER ♦*** code number, Press number keys (Please refer to language codes on page 65).

To make corrections, press

repeatedly to delete language code number, and correct.

*' If the selected language is not offered,

the original disc language is selected.

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Settings for DVD Operation (continued)

AUDIO OUTPUT

Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of the unit.

Do steps 1 and 2 on page 59.

DVD MAIN MENU

GUAGES

1) Press AT* to select “AUDIO OUTPUT.”

2) Press SET to

SELECT

SET END

AUDIO OUTPUT

olby Dmiiat

dia :OFF

OftC :OPF SURROUND : OFF

SELECT SET END

■ “LPCM (DVD)” selections

OFF: Linear PCM of less than 48 kHz/16 bit is output.

When playing DVDs recorded in linear PCM of over 48 kHz/20 bit or 96 kHz, no digital audio is output. (Factory preset)

PCM: When playing DVDs recorded in linear PCM of

48 kHz/20 biV24 bit or 96 kHz, digital audio converted to 48 kHz/16 bit is output. (Digital output of PCM audio is restricted to 48 kHz/16 bit or below for copyright protection.)

■ “Dolby Digital” selections

Bitstream: Dolby Digital bitstream (1ch*5.1ch) is

OFF: No output.

output. (Factory preset)

■ “dts” selections

Bitstream: dts bitstream is output. (Factory preset)

OFF; No output.

■ “DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)” selections

OFF: Normal audio range is selected. (Factory preset) ON: For dynamic sound even at low volume, this is

useful for late-night listening, [Dolby Digital DVDs only].

■ “SURROUND” selections

Surround Sound creates the effect of sound coming from non-existent rear speakers even when only connected to a 2-channel stereo system.

OFF: No Surround Sound effect. (Factory preset) ON: Surround Sound effect.

display screen.

1) Press AT to select an item.

2) Press SET

repeatedly for output. (See below.)

Press ACTION to redisplay DVD menu

and go to step 2 to setup another item.

Or, press ACTION three times to exit.

Type of amplifier

to be connected

No amplifier is connected

AV amplifier (with digital audio input connector)

without Dolby Digital/dts decoder

AV amplifier including Dolby Digital decoder

AV amplifier including Dolby Digital/dts decoder

• Make settings according to amplifier connected to optical audio output as shown in above table.

• When a dts decoder is not connected, to enjoy dts DVD, please select audio output other than dts at the dts DVD menu screen. Otherwise, there will be no sound from the unit speakers.

*1 Audio output from unit is converted to 48 kHz/

16 bit in addition to audio from digital audio output.

To enjoy high quality sound at 48 kHz/20 bit /

24 bit or 96 kHz, connect the amplifier or decoder directly to the audio output connectors, not to the digital audio output connector, (Select “OFF’ at the “LPCM (DVD)”.j

*2 When connecting an amplifier (with an optical

digital input connector) which does not

contain the Dolby Digital or dts decoder, be

sure to select “OFP.

If “Bitstream” is selected, starting DVD play

may cause such a high level of noise as to be

harmful to your ears and damage the

speakers.

*3 When a dts decoder is connected, please

select “Bitstream’’ in “dts”. If “OFF” is

selected, there will be no sound.

• Turn off other surround effects when using this surround effect.

• For optimum effect, the distance between the

unit and the listener should be about 3 or 4 times the distance between the right and left front speakers.

Recommended setting

LPCM (DVD)

OFF

PCM*1

PCM*’

PCM*'

Dolby

Digital

OFF

0FF*2

Bitstream

dts

OFF

0FF*2

OFF

Bitstream^

For assistance, please call ; 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

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

and try the button again.

STILL MODE

Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture.

Do steps 1 and 2 on page 59.

DVD MAIN MENU

DISC LANGUAGES

TV MC»E iLtTierO

select ▼

SET tSET

END : ACTION

AUTO: “FIELD" (Field still) or “FRAME” (Frame still) is

FIELD: “FIELD" (Field still) is always selected.

FRAME; “FRAME" (Frame still) is always selected.

automatically selected during the still mode. (Factory preset)

This setting will reduce jitter when compared

with “AUTO" on some discs.

Some texts and fine patterns will be seen clearly when compared with "AUTO” on some discs.

1) Press AT to select “STILL MODE.”

2) Press SET repeatedly for mode. (See below)

Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

Selecting TV MODE

Set the screen display style for wide-screen video

material playback.

^ Do steps 1 and 2 on page 59.

OVD MAIN MENU

DISC LANGUAGES

audio output

ST M L MIQDt:

1) Press AT to select “TV MODE.”

2) Press SET

SELECT

SET :SET

, END [ACTION

Pan & Scan : Wide screen video data is played in Pan

(Factory preset) & Scan style (left and right of screen is

Letterbox : Wide screen video data is played in

trimmed.)

• Video data not formatted in Pan & Scan will play in letterbox style.

Letterbox style (top and bottom of screen has black margin).

repeatedly for mode. (See below.)

ISBHD

- Pan & Scan (Factory preset)

Letterbox

Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

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Before Requesting Service

Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit.

Power Correction

No power...

Power turns itself off...

Monitor

No picture or sound...

Poor picture with normal sound...

Poor sound with normal picture... Poor TV reception...

No color or poor color...

Ghost (multiple) images... TV programs cannot be watched... Channel cannot be selected... • Only the channel begin recorded can be viewed on this unit.

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Set POWER button to ON.

• Auto power-off (shutoff) occurs after about 5 min. in DVD mode with no operation, or if there is no broadcast signal in TV or

Playback mode. Turn the power back on. (R 21, 37)

Correction

• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly

set. (P. 11)

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Set POWER button to ON.

• Adjust BRIGHTNESS. SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP Video Adjustment. (P. 48, 49)

• Adjust VOLUME control. (P. 22)

• Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP Video Adjustment. (P. 40, 49)

• Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP Video Adjustment. (P. 48, 49)

• Install a directional antenna.

• Make sure the selected channel is in unit’s memory. (P. 16)

VCR

TV program cannot be recorded...

Timer recording cannot be

performed...

No playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks...

VCR cannot be controlled...

Remote Control

Unit cannot be controlled... • Aim Remote directly at the remote sensor on the unit. (P. 10)

ACTION, PLAY, SELECT, SET POWER, etc. buttons cannot be

selected...

For assistance, please call ; 1-800-211‘PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@pana50riic.com

Correction

• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 11)

• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P. 4)

• Check that clock is set to current time and date.

• Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel to be recorded.

• Set recording Start/Stop times correctly, (P. 30, 31)

• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer Recording, even after power is restored.

• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P. 6)

• Try Head Cleaning. (P. 6)

• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 41)

Correction

• Avoid any object blocking signal path.

• Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 4)

• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 41)

• Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference.

• Press v8n for TV-VCR mode. (P, 32)

• Press DVD for DVD mode. (P. 32)

• Press FM for FM mode. (P. 32)

• Check remote batteries.

Page 63

DVDA/ideo CD/CD

Play fails to start even when PLAY is pressed...

Play starts but then stops immediately...

Picture is distorted during rapid

advance or rapid reverse...

No Forward/Reverse search

play...

Play does not start even when

title is seiected... Audio soundtrack and/or

subtitie language is not the one selected at the initial settings...

No subtitles...

Alternative audio soundtrack (or subtitle) language cannot be selected...

Angle cannot be changed...

Correction

• This unit cannot play discs other than DVDs, Video CDs and CDs.

• The disc may be dirty and require cleaning.

• Be sure disc is installed with label side up.

• The picture will be somewhat distorted at times: this is normal.

• Some discs may have sections which prohibit Forward/ Reverse search. (P. 21)

• Confirm the “DVD LOCK" setting. (P. 58)

• If the audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language selected at DVD initial settings does not exist on the disc, it will not be accessible.

• Subtitles appear only when available on disc.

• Select “ON” at the “Changing subtitle language" section (P. 50) to display subtitles.

• Alternative language cannot be selected with discs which do not contain more than one language.

• For some discs, alternative language cannot be selected with the AUDIO or SUB TITLE button. Try selecting it from the DVD menu if available.

• This function is dependent on software availability. Even if disc has multiple angles, they may be recorded for specific scenes only (ANGLE Indicator on unit lights up). (P. 51)

Miscellaneous Correction

Video cassette cannot be

inserted... Video cassette cannot be

removed... Eject does not function or

insertion cannot be done... Video cassette ejects when a

recording is started, or the power is turned off for timer recording...

The disc cannot be removed...

• Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Turn the POWER off and then on, and try ejecting or inserting the tape again.

• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P. 4)

• 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. (P. 9)

In Stop mode, the VCR motor (CYLINDER) continues to rotate...

• To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to

Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.

If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Call Center for product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA (7262.) To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262.) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

Page 64

Warning and Instruction Displays

These displays will alert you of a missed operation or provide further instructions.

OSD

NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN PRESS CH UP KEY AGAIN

PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING

CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB

TO CANCEL TIMER REC HOLD DOWN STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 SEC

NO CASSETTE PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE

PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC

Caution

• If no active channels are found for CHANNEL MEMORY...

• If you attempt to set or review a Timer

Recording or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not set...

• If you press REC, and a cassette is inserted

with no record tab...

• If you press STOP during a Timer

Recording...

• If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC

without a cassette inserted...

• If the unit is not in Stop mode or a cassette with record tab is not inserted two minutes before a Timer Recording is about to begin...

Page

16,17

4,18

30,31

VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END: PLAY

VCR LOCK ACTIVATED

PLEASE CHECK THE DISC, AND FOR STAINS OR SCRATCHES ON DISC

IT IS PROHIBITED TO COPY DVD/ VIDEO CD/CD TO VHS

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211*PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

• If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape...

• If you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT or POWER while the unit is in VCR Lock mode...

• If you press PLAY, or the unit reads data from a stained or scratched disc in DVD mode. Also, if the type of disc is other than DVD, Video CD or CD...

• If you press REC in DVD mode...

18,19

Page 65

Language Code List

Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE”

and/or “MENUS” (see page 59).

----------

Code

6565 6566 6570 6577 6582

6590 6665 Bashkir

6672

Language

Afar

Abkhazian

Afrikaans Ameharic

Arabic

Assamese

6583 6588 Aymara

/Vzerbaiiani

Byelorussian

6669 6671

Bulgarian

Bihari

6678 Bengai; Bangla

Tibetan

6679

Breton

6682 6765

Catalan

6779

Corsican

Czech

6783

Welsh

6789 6865 Danish 6869

German

6890 Bhutan!

Greek

6976 6978 English

Esperanto

6979 6983

Spanish

6984 6985 7065 7073 7074

Estonian Basque Persian

Finnish

Fiii j

(

----------

Code

7079 7082 7089 7165 7168 7176 7178 7185 7265 7273 Hindi 7282 Croatian 7285 7289 7365 7378 7383 Icelandic 7384 Italian 7387 Hebrew 7465 7473 7487 7565

7576 7577 7578 7579

7585

7665 Latin

V —

Language

Faroese

French Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa

Hungarian Armenian

Interlingua

Indonesian

Japanese Yiddish

Javanese Georgian

7575

7583

7589 Kirghiz

Kazakh Greenlandic Cambodian Kannada

Korean Kashmiri Kurdish

—

Code

7678

7679

7684

7686

7771 7773 7775

7T7^

7778

7779 7782 7783 7784 7789 7865 7869 7876 7879 7982 8065 8076 8083 8084 8185 8277 8279 8285 8365 8368 Sindhi 8372 8373

^ -

Language

Lingala

Laothian

Lithuanian

Laivian, Lettish

Malagasy

Maori Macedonian Malayalam

Mongolian

Moldavian Marathi Malay Maltese Burmese Nauru Nepali Dutch Nonwegian

Oriya

Panjabi Polish

Pashto, Pushto

Portuguese Quechua

Rhaeto-Ftomance

Romanian Russian Sanskrit

SertjoOoatian

Singhalese^

------------------N

Code

8375 Slovak

8376

8377 8378 8379 Somali 8381 8382 Serbian 8385 8386 8387 Swahili 8465 Tamil 8469 Telugu 8471 8472 8473 Tigrinya 8475 8476 8479 8482 8484 8487 1 8575

8590 Uzbek 8673 1

8779

8979

9085 Zulu

8582

8679 i

8872

9072

Language

Slovenian Samoan Shona

Albanian

Sundanese Swedish

Tajik Thai

Turkmen Tagalog Tonga Turkish Tatar Twi

Ukrainian Urdu

Vietnamese Volapük

Wolof Xhosa

Yoruba Chinese

T1 O

< o

“T

3" o

3 u

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Service Center List

For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Frtday 9 am-9 pm Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST. or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.

Accessory Purchases:

1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)

Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

Factory Servicenters Locations HI

CALIFORNIA GEORGIA MINNESOTA

6550 Katella Avenue Cypress, CA 90630 Suite 100 South Airport

800 Dubuque Avenue S. San Francisco, ILLINOIS CA 94080 9060 Golf Road

3878 Ruffin Road Suite A San Diego, CA 92123

COLORADO

1640 South Abilene Street Suite D Aurora, CO 80012

FLORIDA

3700 North 29th TEXAS (808) 486-4369 Avenue Suite 102 Hollywood, FL 33020 60 Glacier Drive Suite 101 1

8655 Roswell Road Atlanta, GA 30350

Niles, IL 60714 1703 North Randall

Road Elgin, IL 60123

(Pick-up / Drop-off

only)

MARYLAND

62 Mountain Road West Suite B

Glen Bumie,

MD 21061 MASSACHUSETTS 13615 Welch Road Suite G

Westwood, MA 02090

7850-12th Avenue 20425-84th Avenue Business Center WA 98032

Bloomington, MN 55425

OHIO

2236 Waycross Road Civic Center Plaza Forest Park, OH 45240

PENNSYLVANIA 99-859 Iwaiwa Street 2221 Cabot Blvd Aiea, Hawaii 96701

Langhome, PA 19047

Farmers Branch, TX 75244

WASHINGTON

South Kent,

HAWAII

Phone (808) 488-1996 Fax

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787)750-4300 Fax (787)768-2910

As Of January 2001

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

Page 67

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para rápida consulta

Conexión de la antena externa

Desenganche la antena del televisor o de la videograbadora que tuviera anteriormente y conéctela a la parte trasera del registrador Combinación de TV/DVDA/DR, como se muestra en el diagrama. Si el sistema de su antena tiene conductores UHF y VHF separados, usted necesita un mezclador de banda UHFA/HF (no viene con el equipo.)

ADVERTENCIA:

Al utilizar cables coaxiales RF del “Tipo tuerca”, solo debe apretarse con los dedos.

Si se aprieta demasiado los cables pueden resultar dañados.

(Plano) Cable bifubularde 300 ohmios

(Redondo) Cable

œaxial de 75 ohmios

desde la

antena I Transformador de 300-75

Conexiones de TV cable

■ Sin un decodificador de TV cabie

Podrá;

• grabar o ver canales sin codificar.

No Podrá;

• grabar o ver canales codificados.

• ver otro canal que no sea el seleccionado para cualquier tipo de grabación.

I Con un decodifícador de TV cabie

Podrá;

• grabar o ver cualquier canal incluso los canales codificados.

NOTA : El canal deberá ser seleccionado en el decodificador

de TV cable.

No Podrá;

• ver otro canal que no sea el seleccionado para cualquier tipo de grabación.

• hacer una grabación con temporízador de un canal a menos que lo seleccione en el decodifícador de TV cable.

Para ver y grabar un canal codificado/ no codificado

Sintonice el canal del Registrador de la combinación de VCR/TV en el canal de salida de la caja convertidora de televisión por cable (por ejemple el canal 3.) Después, seleccione en el decodificador de TV cable el canal que se quiera ver o grabar.

Mezclador de banda UHF/VHF (no está incluido) ‘

ohmios (no está indddo)

(Piano) Cable i ¿— bifubular de 300 ohmios

Caja converUdora

deTVporcable

IN OLTT

______

Parte trasera de la combinación de TVÆ)VD/VCR

Parte trasera de la

Parte frasera de la combinación de TV/DVD/VCR

■ Con un receptor DSS

Podrá;

• grabar o ver cualquier canal incluso los canales codificados.

NOTA : El canal deberá ser seleccionado en el receptor

No Podrá;

DSS.

• ver otro canal que no sea el seleccionado para cualquier tipo de grabación.

• hacer una grabación con temporízador de un canal a

menos que lo seleccione en el receptor DSS.

NOTA : El receptor DSS debe estar apagado para ver

programas desde un decodificador de TV cable o desde la antena. Consulte el manual del receptor

DSS para más detalles.

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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para rápida consulta

Para fijar el idioma, canal y reloj

Presione POWER para encender el

videograbador combinado.

SELECT LANGUAGE

PUSH CH * lEngii >h OPFtlUIR CH T :Ё1РаЛо1 APP. VOL + ;Pi»nçBl»

FUACIONAUTO,(CA/ñELai)

CONECTE EL CASLE D£ LA ANTENA Y St ESTA USANDO

UNA CAJA DE TV POR CABLE

SINTONICE AL CANAL P6S

DE SU LOCAL LUEGO..S

POR FAVOR OPRIMIR CH UP

Las siguientes informaciones aparecerán seguidamente:

• AUTOPROGRAMACION EN PROCESO / AUTOPROGRAMACION COMPLETO ^• FIJACION AUTOMATICA DEL RELOJ

EN PROCESO

2/7/2001 M1E12:00PM

FIJACION AUTOMATICA

TERMINAR t OPRIMIR CH UP

Incompleto)

FLIACION AUTOMATICA DEL RELOJ ES INCOMPLETO

NOTA IMPORTANTE PARA AJUSTE AUTOMATICO DEL RELOJ

• El ajuste automático del reloj será realizado al volver a encender el videograbador combinado cada vez que lo apague. Si usa un decodificador de TV cabla y desea que la función de ajuste automático del reloj funcione, el decodificador de TV cable debe quedar encendido y sintonizando el canal PBS en el momento en que se apaga el videograbador combinado.

• Si usa un sintonizador de TV satélite), para que funcione el ajuste automático de) reloj, debe de estar apagado.

■ Si usa un toma de audíoA/ídeo para conectar el videograbador combinado y el decodificador de TV cabla o el sintonizador de TV satelital, deberá también conectar el cable coaxial RF para i^er usar las funciones de ajuste automático de reloj y ajuste automático de canal.

• Si por cualquier razón se cambiara la hora manualmente, no se podrá realizar la corrección automática de la hora.

Por ayuda, llame at 1-800-21TPANA{7262) o envie e-mail a : consumerproducts@pana5ontc.com

Seleccione el idioma.

CHA : para inglés CHT : para español

VOL+: para francés

Comience el ajuste automático de canaies y ei ajuste automático del reloj.

Presione CH A.

[Completo]

Presione CH A

para salir.

• Si la hora exhibida no es la correcta para su zona, ajuste el reloj nuevamente de acuerdo con la sección “Ajuste de la zona horaria" en la siguiente página.

( incompleto] El ajuste del reloj es incompleto,

Ajuste el reloj manualmente.

Exhiba la pantalla

HJACKÍN AUTOMATICA DEL ^

RELOJ ES INCOMPLETO Presione ACTION para

FIJAR RELOJ.

salir de este modo.

l|/ fijar reloj

EiZQtRlé. ▼

FIJAR :SET TERMINAR: ACTION

• De la misma manera, ajuste el día, el año, la hora y la hora veraniega. (VERANO)

Ajuste el reloj manualmente.

1) Presione AT para seleccionar el mes.

2) Presione SET para ajustar.

Para hacer correcciones, presione repetidamente ^ ^ para moverse hasta el error, luego corríjalo.

Final del ajuste.

Presione dos veces ACTION.

Ajuste de la zona horaria

Exhiba el MENU PRINCIPAL.

Presione ACTION.

Exhiba la pantalla

ELE01R:A ▼ FIJAR p- TERMINAR: ACT ION

Final del ajuste.

Presione ACTION dos veces.

■ El valor numérico ajustado aquí se vuelve “O” una vez que ajuste manualmente el reloj.

Para fijar o fijar de nuevo el relo]

En caso de que el reloj es irtcorrecto o ha ocurrido un corte eléctrico.

1 Presione ACTION para que parezca el MENU

PRINCIPAL

2 Presione AT^ ► para elegir “RELOJ.” Luego,

oprima SET para que aparezca la pantalla de

FIJAR RELOJ.

3 Presione AT para eiegir “MANUAL,” y luego

SETpara que aparezca la pantalla de FIJAR RELOJ.

4 Por favor continue con los pasos b y c de la

instrucción anterior fCincompleto).)

“FIJAR RELOJ.”

1) Presione AT^R para seleccionar “RELOJ.”

2) Presione SET para exhibirla.

Seleccione

“AJUSTE ZONA HORA.”

1) Presione AT

para seleccionar.

2) Presione

para ajustar.

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Operaciones básicas para la reproducción

Inserte un cassette.

• El videograbador combinado se enciende

automáticamente.

^ Presione PLAY.

^ • La reproducción comienza automáticamente ~ si el cassette no tiene la lengüeta para

prevención de grabación.

Para encontrar una escena en particular Búsqueda hacia adelante Presione FF/SLOW+ Búsqueda hacia atrás Presione REW/SLOWPara ver una imagen fija (congelada) Presione STILL7PAUSE Para ver en cámara lenta Presione FF/SLOW+ o REW/SLOW- en el modo de imagen fija Para ver imágenes cuadro a cuadro Presione STILL/PAUSE en el modo de imagen fija Para parar Presione STOP Para rebobinar la cinta Presione REW/SLOWPara hacer avanzar la cinta rápidamente Presione FF/SLOW+ Para expulsar el cassette Presione EJECT en el control remoto o STOP/EJECT en el videograbador combinado

Operaciones básicas para la grabación

Inserte un el cassette con la lengüeta para prevención de grabado.

• El videograbador combinado se enciende automáticamente.

__________________________

Seleccione ei canai.

Presione CH AV o las teclas numéricas

correspondiente.

Seleccione la velocidad de grabación.

Presione SPEED.

SP = reproducción normal LP = reproducción larga SLP = reproducción super larga

• La velocidad seleccionada debe aparecer en la pantalla.

Comience la grabación.

Presione REC.

• Para editar partes no deseadas de una grabación, presione STILL/PAUSE para hacer una pausa durante la grabación.

• No podrá ver otro canal durante la grabación.

■ Para parar Presione STOP.

■ El videograbador combinado deja

de grabar a una hora prefijada.

(Grabación de un toque) Presione REC repetidamente para ajustar la hora de grabación (30 min - 4 horas.)

Grabación con temporizador

Exhiba FIJAR PROGRAMACION.

Presione PROG.

FIJAR PROGRAMACION

ENCENDIDO AUTOMATICO TEMPOR t ZADOR » DORMIR: 00

ELEGIRÍA ▼

FIJAR :SET TEnMlNAfl:PROO

• Si ya existe un programa en la memoria, presione AY y SET para seleccionar un número de programa sin usar.

INIOO PARADA CA

Exhiba TEMPORIZADOR.

1) 'Presione AT para

seleccionar.

2) Presione SET para exhibir.

Ajuste la fecha de grabación.

1) Presione AY para

ELEGIRIA V

FIJAR íSET TE RUINAR; PROG

• 1 - 31 = Grabación única

• DIARIO = a la misma hora de lunes a viernes

• SEMANAL = a la misma hora una vez a la semana

8—9

Fecha de hoy—7 A/TOrttenp«ra*legir DIAHIO

Repita el paso 3 para ajustar: hora de comienzo, hora de parada, canal (o LINEA para una fuente exterior), categoría [N/0 (no aplicable), DEPORTE, CINE, COMEDIA, MUSICA, DRAMA], velocidad (SP, LP, SLP)

P FE INIC PARADA CA VEL

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l SEMANAL SEMANAL SEMANAL J ^ (SAB)

DLT

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seleccionar.

2) Presione SET o ◄

P- para ajustar.

................31— 1 — 2 6—^

.................

(LUN) — (DOM)---------------

Termine el programa.

Presione PROG

Para introducir más programas.

presione AY y SET para seleccionar y ajustar et número de programa en blanco, y luego repita los pasos 3.

Salga de este modo.

Presione PROG dos veces

• Si está usando un decodificador de TV cable, asegúrese que se encuentra en el canal deseado y que la alimentación queda conectada para grabar con temporizador.

• El indicador PROG TIMER se enciende en el videograbador combinado.

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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para rápida consulta

Operaciones básicas del DVD

Presione POWER en el control remoto o el

aparato.

Elija el modo DVD

Presione DVD.

j Introducir un disco.

J 1) Presione OPEN/CLOSE.

2) Ponga un disco en la bandeja de disco.

■ Sujete el disco sin tocar ninguna de sus superficies, póngalo con el lado donde esté impreso el título hacia arriba, alinéelo con las guías y póngalo en su posición apropiada. Disco de 3"(8 cm) Disco de 5" (12 cm)

I Iniciar la reproducción

^ Presione PLAY.

La bandeja del disco se cierra automáticamente.

• Si está usando un DVD interactivo (Interactive DVD) o un Vídeo CD con contol de reproducción (playback control) y aparece un menú de títulos (TITLE MENU) en la pantalla, siga al paso 5.

~ Elija el artículo deseado.

J 1) Presione AWM ► o las teclas numéricas.

2) Presione SET para la reproducción.

Si usa las teclas numéricas, la reproducción

comienza automáticamente.

^ Parar la reproducción.

3 Presione STOP.

7 Expulsar el disco.

Г Presione OPEN/CLOSE.

Para buacar una escena particular Búsqueda hacia adelante

Presione FF/SLOW+ en el modo de reproducción.

Búsqueda hacia atrás

Presione REW/SLOW- en el modo de reproducción. (Para liberar, presione PLAY)

Para saltar un capítulo o una pista Salto hacia adelante ->

Presione SKIP en el modo de reproducción. Un capítulo (DVD) o una pista (Vídeo CD/CD) se salta cada ves que se oprime la tecla.

Salto hacia atrás

Presione 1-4^ SKIP en el modo de reproducción.

Para ver una imagen fija

Presione STILL/PAUSE durante la reproducción. (Para liberar, presione PLAY)

Para ver imágenes cuadro a cuadro

(DVD/Vfdeo CD)

Presione STtLUPAUSE en el modo de imagen fija. La Imagen avanza un cuadro cada vez que presiona la tecla. (Para volver a la reproducción normal, presione PLAY.)

Para ver en cámara lenta (DVD/Vídeo CD)

Presione FF/SLOW+ o REW/SLOW- en el modo de imagen fija. (Para liberar, presione PLAY)

Por ayuda, llame al 1-800-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

Funcionnamíento del DVD utilizando visualizacionesen pantalla

Cuando se presiona DISPLAY, la visualización en pantalla muestra la información del disco (título / capítulo / número de lista, tiempo transcurrido de reproducción, audio / idioma del subtítulo, y ángulo) e información (repetir la reproducción, modo reproducción. Karaoke

vocal encendido / apagado, etc.).

Visualizar Visualizaciones en

pantalla.

Presione DISPLAY en el modo reproducción o parada.

• Cada vez que se presione DISPLAY, la visualización en pantalla cambia como se muestra a continuación.

Información seleccionada del disco

Información seleccionada de la unidad

Pantalla normal

Selección del ítem deseado

1) Presione AT (o ◄ ►) para

seleccionar.

2) Presione SET para ajustar

Selección del

ajuste deseado

1) Presione

Ay para

seleccionar.

fIJAR rSET SíGUreíTEiDlSPlAY

2) Presione SET para ajustar.

Para volver a la pantalla normal,

Presione repetidamente CLEAR o

DISPLAY.

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Cambio del idioma de subtítulos [DVD solamente]

El idioma de los subtítulos seleccionado al hacer las fijaciones iniciales se puede cambiar por otro idioma diferente, si éste se encuentra disponible,

ДИТП1УП- Presione SUBTITLE

durante la

дан s 7^ reproducción.

Cuando no haya subtítulos grabados, se visualizará en lugar del número de idioma.

Seleccionar el idioma deseado.

1) Presione AT para

seleccionar idioma.

2) Presione ► (o -O para ajustar.

3) Presione A (o T )

para seleccionar ^ACTIVO" o “INACTIVO."

Cambio del idioma de la pista de sonido [DVD solamente]

El idioma de la pista de sonido seleccionado al hacer las fijaciones iniciales se puede cambiar por otro idioma

diferente, si éste se encuentra disponible,

— Visualizar la

pantalla AUDIO.

Presione AUDIO durante la reproducción.

Seleccionar el

idioma deseado.

Presione ÁT para seleccionar idioma.

Visión desde otro ángulo [DVD solamente]

Algunos discos DVD tienen escenas que han sido filmadas simultáneamente desde un número de ángulos diferentes. Con estos discos, la misma escena podrá verse desde cada uno de estos ángulos diferentes utilizando el botón ANGLE.

Visualizar la pantalla de ángulo.

Presione ANGLE durante la reproducción.

Seleccionar ei ángulo deseado.

Presione AT para seleccionar.

Selección de vocal para los discos

de Karaoke [DVD/Video CD]

Visualizar la pantalla AUDIO.

Presione AUDIÒ durante la reproducción.

SON loo. г рмсв1«>жы1им

Ё1£й1Й :A T

DVD Karaoke (1 vocal)

DVD Karaoke (2 vocales)

Video CD

Seleccionar el ajuste deseado.

1 ) Presione AT (o ^) para

seleccionar.

2) Presione ^ (o -^) para ajustar.

fijar :£ET

(DVD solamente)

VOCAL ON <-> VOCAL OFF VOCAL VI +V2-> VOCAL VI

t 4-

VOCAL OFF VOCAL V2 LR -» L ^ R

Utilización de un menú de títulos [DVD solamente]

Algunos discos con películas, por ejemplo, vienen con dos o más títulos. Si el disco tiene un menú de títulos grabados, el botón TTTLE podrá utilizarse para seleccionar el título de la película.

PresioneTITLE durante la reproducción.

Ahora se visualiza una lista de los títulos del disco.

TITLE MENU

I Doos liCasilesl

[ Love

Dogs

of tlie world

Seleccionar el título deseado.

1) Presione AT ► o las

teclas numéricas seleccionar.

2) Presione SET o PLAY,

Utilización de un menu de DVD [DVD solamente]

Algunos dscos DVD tienen estructuras úrícas de menus lamadas menus

DVD. Por templo, los DVDs programados con un contenido comple|o proporcionan menus ^ía, y los grabados oon varios kkimas propordonan merús para audio 6 idorms de subtíbios. Amque los conteriidos de los menús DVD y la (^ración cambian de dsoo a dlsoo, a oontinuaciún se explica la operación básica cuando se utiliza esta caracteristica

Presione MENU durante la reproducción.

El menú de DVD introducido en el disco se visualiza ahora.

DVD MENU

11 ■ subtitle" i

I2.AUDIO I

I3.ANGLE

Seleccionar el ítem deseado.

1) Presione AT ► o las

teclas numéricas para seleccionar.

2) Presione SET o PLAY.

Ampliación de la imagen [DVD solamente]

Durante la reproducción de un DVD, puede ampliar partes específicas de una imagen y seleccionar la relación de zoom usando el botón ZOOM del control remoto.

Seleccione el tamaño de la Imagen.

Presione ZOOM repetidamente para cambiar el tamaño de la imagen como se indica a continuación:

X 1.0 (ORIGINAL) X 1.5 (ZOOM 1) X 2.0 (ZOOM 2)

I Use los botones A y T para desplazar b posiciún hada anta 0 hacia ab^. I Use los botones -4 y t»’ para desplazar la posición hada la izt^rda o hada la

derecha.

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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para rápida consulta

Reproducción programada [Vídeo CD/CD] H Fijaciones iniciales

Puede usted programar pistas específicas y el orden de reproducción.

• Vídeo CD o CD es insertado en el modeo DVD.

^ Visualizar MAIN MENU.

Presione ACTION en el modo parada.

LEMJ PRINCFM.

DVD MENU PRINCIPAL

IDIOMAS DEL DISCO SALtDA DE AUDIO

detener RA5TRE0 CAMPO

'ÌàmEKiW"’

ELfOtn A ▼

FIJAR tSET TERMINAR ACTION

MODO DC REPRODUCCION

terminar action

REPROOUCCION OC PROGRAMAS

5 TO 15 20

aORRAR £L ULTIMO

REPRODUCCION QE PROGRAMAS

DISCO PRQGRAW

6 11 16 66

7 12 17 15 6

6 6 13 ia 1 13

BOPiRAR EL ULTIMO eORRAR TODO

ELEGIR :A ▼ -4 AFIJAR :SET TERMINAR ACTION

Visualizar la pantalla

DVD.

1) Presione ► para seleccionar “DVD.”

2) Presione SET para visualizar.

Seleccionar “MODO DE REPRODUCCION.”

1) Presione AT para

seleccionar.

2) Presione SET para visualizar.

Seleccionar “REPRODUCCION DE

PROGRAMAS.”

1) Presione AT para

seleccionar.

2) Presione SET para visualizar.

Seleccionar el número

de la pista deseada. (Se

visualizan los números de la pista del disco).

1) Presione AT^P-para seleccionar.

2} Presione SET para seleccionar.

• Repita el paso 5 para

seleccionar otra pista.

• La pista seleccionada se añade

a la parte derecha.

Comenzar “REPRODUCCION DE

PROGRAMAS.”

1) Presione AT^ ► para seleccionar “INICIAR."

2) Presione SET.

• La reproducción comienza en la secuencia

^ara cancelar, pulsar STOP durante la reproducción y luego presione OLEAR.

_________

Reproducción arbitraria [Vídeo CD/CD]

Las pistas se reproducen de forma arbitraria.

^ Repita los pasos 1-3 de la página anterior.

VODO D£ nCPnOOUOClON

ELEGIR FIJAR TIRMIMAR

A T BET ACTION

Por ayuda, llame al 1'800-211-PANA(7262) o envíe e-mail a : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

Seleccionar “REPRODUCCiON ALEATORIA.”

1) Presione AT para seleccionar.

2) Presione SET. > Comienza la reproducción

arbitraría.

* Para cancelar, presione STOP

durante la reproducción y luego presione CLEAR.

Visualizar MAIN MENU. Presione ACTION en el modo de parada.

Visualizar la pantalla DVD.

1) Presione AT-4P- para seleccionar.

2) Presione SET,

Seleccionar el artículo deseado.

1 ) Presione AT para seleccionar.

2) Presione SET.

IDIOMAS DEL DISCO

Todos los idiomas ofrecidos en el disco pueden ser ajustados, Si el idioma ajustado no es otrecido en el

disco, se seleccionará el idioma original del disco.

SALIDA DE AUDIO

Puede usted ajustar la salida audio procedente del

terminal de salida audio digital.

DETENER RASTREO

Para seleccionar “CAMPO" o “CUADRO" para prevenir inestabilidad o para permitir ver textos pequeños o patrones finos claramente en el modo de

imagen fija.

4:3 PREFERENCIA

Para seleccionar si el material del vídeo para pantalla ancha será vuelto a reproducir en el estilo Pan&Scan 0 en el estilo Letterbox en la pantalla.

Seleccionar el artículo deseado.

1 ) Presione AT para seleccionar.

2) Presione SET.

Volver a visualizar el menú de DVD para continuar el ajuste.

Presione ACTION y pase al paso 3 para ajustar otro ajuste o, para salir, presione ACTION tres veces.

Selección de IDIOMAS DEL

DISCO [DVD solamente]

Seleccione “AUDIO” Inglés / Español / Francés :

ación de fábrica : inplés)

ginsl : Se seleccionará el idioma original de cada

OTRO *•** : Se puede seleccionar el otro idioma.

Seleccione “SUBTITULO”

AUTO : Se seleccionará el mismo que fue seleccionado

Inglés / Español / Francés

OTRO **“ : Se puede seleccionar el otro idioma.

Seleccione “MENU”

Inglés / Español / Francés : (Fijación de fábrica : inglés)

OTRÓ **” : Se puede seleccionar el otro idioma.

disco.

en la preparación de “AUDIO". (Fijación de fábrica)

• Si el idioma seleccionado en la preparación de “AUDIO" se utiliza durante la reproducción, los subtítulos no aparecerán.

• Si se utiliza otro idioma durante la reproducción, los subtítulos aparecerán en el idioma seleccionado en la preparación de “AUDIO"

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Selección de SALIDA DE AUDIO

Seleccione “LPCM(DVD)”

INACTIVO : Por el conector de salida de audio

PCM : Durante la reproducción del DVD

digital solamente sale PCM lineal de 48 kHz/16 bits. Durante la

reproducción del DVD grabado en el PCM lineal de 48 kHz/20 bits o 96 kHz, no sale audio digital. (Fijación de

fábrica)

grabado en el PCM lineal de 48 kHz/ 20 bÍts/24 bits o 96 kHz, sale audio

digital convertido a 48 kHz/16 bits.

(La salida digital de audio PCM está

restringida a 48 kHz/16bits o menos para proteger los derechos de autor.)

Seleccione “Dolby Digital’’

Bitstream: Sale un flujo de bits Dolby digital

INACTIVO : No hay salida de audio.

(2ch-5.1ch). (Fijación de fábrica)

Seleccione “dts”

Bitstream : Sale un flujo de bits dts. (Fijación de

INACTIVO : No hay salida de audio.

fábrica)

Seleccione “DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)’’

INACTIVO : Se selecciona el margen de audio

ACTIVO : Seleccione este ajuste para disfrutar

normal. (Fijación de fábrica)

de un sonido dinámico incluso a bajo volumen. Esto es muy útil para

escuchar durante la noche. [Esta función sólo se activa con DVDs Dolby Digital.]

Seleccione “SURROUND’’

El sonido envolvente crea el efecto de sonido que procede de altavoces que parecen ester en la parte de atrás aún cuando solo se ha conectado a un sistema estéreo de 2 canales.

INACTIVO : No efecto de sonido envolvente.

ACTIVO : Efecto de sonido envolvente.

(Fijación de fábrica)

Selección de DETENER RASTREO

AUTO : Durante el modo de imagen fija se

seleccionarán automáticamente “Campo fijo” o “Cuadro fijo" (Fijación de fabrica)

CAMPO : Seleccione este ajuste cuando ocurra

“distorsión" en las imágenes, incluso cuando se haya seleccionado “AUTO”.

CUADRO : “Cuadro fijo" es siempre seleccionado.

Seleccionar este ajuste cuando no se puedan ver claramente texto pequeño o patrones finos incluso cuando esté seleccionado “AUTO".

Selección de 4 : 3 PREFERENCIA

Pan&Scan : Datos de la pantalla ancha de vídeo

son reproducidos en el estilo Pan & Sean (la parte derecha e izquierda de la pantalla son recortadas). (Fijación de fábrica)

• Datos de vídeo no formateados en Pan & Sean serán reproducidos en el estilo letterbox.

Letterbox : Datos de la pantalla ancha de vídeo

son reproducidos en el estilo Letterbox (la parte de arriba y abajo de la pantalla tienen un margen negro).

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Index

«kWAWBi

A Accessories

AC Power Plug.....................................................10

ACTION button........................................................8, 16

ADD / DLT button.............................................8, 17

Audio Adjustment.................................................49

Audio Auto Gain Control (AGC)...........................48

Audio button............................................................8, 23

Audio connections................................................12

Audio Features.....................................................46

Audio Menu Audio Mode for FM Radio Audio Mode for Playback Audio Mode for Recording Audio Mode for TV Viewing Audio Mute Audio / Video Adjustment

Audio / Video In Jack

Audio / Video Menu..............................................48

Audio Output Connector (L/R) Auto Operation Functions

B Batteries

Before Requesting Service..................................62

Before Using

Blocking Message................................................45

Blue Screen Display.............................................27

Broadcast Types

C Cable Box Brand Code Number

Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature

Cassette Compartment..........................................9

Caption On Mute..................................................25

Channel CHANNEL UP / DOWN button

Clock.....................................................................16

Closed Caption......................................................24, 25

CM SKIP/ZERO SEARCH button 8, 36, 37 Code Numbers, DSS / Cable Box Brand . 32

Commercial Skip..................................................37

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

Connections, Audio..............................................12

Connections, DSS / Cable Box

Connections, Outdoor Antenna...........................11

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) COUNTER RESET button

D DISPLAY / ENTER button

DSS Brand Code Number

DSS CABLE button.................................................8, 32

DSS / Cable Box Connections DST (Daylight Saving Time)

E Eject button...............................................................8

Eject tape

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14, 16, 17, 27

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8, 27, 32

48 29 46 46 23 22 49

10 37

23 33

8, 36

Fast Forward........................................................18

FF button.................................................................8, 18

FM button................................................................8, 28

FM Radio Fonward Search

Head Cleaning

Language........................................................14, 16

........................................................

Frame by Frame Advance...................................18

Front Panel Indicators

Function Display..................................................27

important Safeguards and Precautions Information (Unit, Cassette, Disc)

Initial Setup..........................................................14

Index Search Indicators on the Front Panel

Input Mode...........................................................19

LIGHT button Limited Warranty Location of Controls

MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System MUTE button

Manual Caption....................................................39

NUMBER keys....................................................... 8, 22

100 Key One Touch Recording On-Screen Display (OSD)

ON-TIMER Indicator...................................... 10,26

ON-TIMER with Alarm Outdoor Antenna Connections

Phones

Playback..............................................................18

PLAY button

POWER button.......................................................8, 14

Preset Caption.....................................................38

PROG button...........................................8, 26, 30

Program End Search...........................................35

PROG TIMER Indicator............................... 10, 31

Quality Picture Rapid Tune

R-TUNE button....................................................22

REC button.............................................................8, 18

REC Indicator...............................................10,18

Rec(ord)...............................................................18

Record / Playback Speed Settings

Region number.................................................... 3

Remote Control Buttons........................................8

Remote Sensor....................................................10

Remote Warning Feature Repeat Play

Reset Language, Channels, Clock,

Time Zone Adjust

Reset unit

Reverse Search...................................................18

REW button......................................................8,18

Rewind.................................................................18

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28, 29

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6 - 7

34 10

8, 22

22 18 27

8, 18

16, 17 15

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S Safety Precautions...................................................3

SEARCH button

Secret Code.........................................................42

Selecting Input Mode

SELECT I SET button SELF-DEMO Mode Service Center List

Sleep Timer

Stow Motion.........................................................18

Spanish Quick Use Guide

Speaker ON / OFF

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

Specifications

SPEED button..................................................8. 18

Still Picture...........................................................18

STILL/PAUSE button

STOP button

SURROUND button

Surround Sound

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8, 34

8, 16

8, 18 8, 18 8, 47

4 66 26

67 47

T Table of Contents

Tape Erasure Prevention Tape Operation Timer Program Review, Replace, Clear ..31

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

Timer Recording Canceilation

Time Stamp..........................................................40

Time Zone Adjust.................................................17

TRACKING /V-LOCK buttons........................... 6. 8

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

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

TV - VCR button

TV/VCR Status & Clock Display

U Unit, Front/Rear view

Universal Remote Control

US MOVIES Ratings

US TV PROGRAMS Ratings

V VCR Lock...............................................................41

Video Adjustment.................................................49

Video Menu..........................................................48

V-Chip Control Feature........................................42

VHF / UHF Antenna Input Terminal

VOLUME UP / DOWN button.........................8, 22

W Warning and Instruction Displays

Weak Signal Display Feature..............................41

Z Zero Search

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8, 32

9,10

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32 43 44

A ANGLE button

Angle Indicator

Auto-Power Off function......................................21

AUDIO button AUDIO OUTPUT

Audio soundtrack language (DVD)......................50

B Basic DVD Operation C CLEAR button D Definition of terms

Disc Audio attribute 1 type, sampling

frequency, bit No

Disc format

Disc handling.........................................................7

Disc information screen

DISC LANGUAGES (DVD).................................59

Disc Operation.....................................................50

Disc Tray

DISPLAY

Displays button.......................................................8, 55

DVD button.............................................................8, 20

DVD Lock Feature (DVD) DVD Lock Ratings (DVD) DVD menu (DVD) DVD Operation using On-Screen

F FF button

Foward / Reverse Chapter / Track skip ... 21 Frame by Frame picture (DVD/Video CD)

K Karaoke (DVDA/ideo CD).....................................51

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10, 51

8, 20

L Language Code List..........................................8, 65

M MENU button.........................................................52

Multiple angle viewing (DVD)

O OPEN / CLOSE button

8, 50

58 58 52 55

Optical digital audio output connector

P Picture Zoom (DVD)

Play......................................................................20

Playback control (Video CDs) PLAY button Program Play (Video CD/CD) Program Repeat Play (Video CD/CD)

R Random Play (Video CD/CD)

Foward / Reverse rapid scene search.................21

Repeat Play

RESUME function...............................................21

RETURN button................................................8.20

REW button

S Settings for DVD Operation

SKIP + / - button.............................................8, 20

Slow Motion (DVD/Video CD).............................21

SLOW + / - button STILL MODE Still (Pause) Picture

STILL / PAUSE button .....................................8, 21

Subtitle language (DVD)......................................50

T TV MODE...............................................................61

Title menu (DVD)

U Unit information screen (Unit)................................57

Z Zoom button

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Limited Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation

of America, One Panasonic Way

Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the Warrantor") will repair or replace this product with new or refurbished parts or equivalent product, free of charge, in the USA or Puerto Rico, in the event of a detect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods commence from the date of the original purchase):

PRODUCT

CAMCORDER

DVDA/CR

DECK DIGITAL STILL

CAMERA

A/V MIXER TV/VCR

TV/DVDA/CR COMBINATION

TV/HDR COMBINATION

Batteries (if irkduded) - New rechargeable batteries in exchcinge for defective rechargeable batteries forten (10) days. Non-rechaigeable batteries are not warranted. Tape (if inductee^ - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defectiva video cassette tape for five (5) days.

Memory cards (if included) - Exchange defective item for new one for ninety (90) days.

Irvhome, cany-in or maiHn service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period ^ contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed In the Seivicenter Directory, Or call toll free contact number listed above, to locate an authorized

PASC Servicenter. Cany-in or mail-in service In Puerto Rico can be obtained during the wananty period by calling the Panasonic Sales

Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory. This warranty is extended only to the origirral purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original purchase is requires

before warranty service is rendered. This warranty onty covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship, which occur during rxineal use and does not cover normal

maintenance, indudtng, but r»t limited to, video arxl audio head cleaning. The warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are cau^ by products not supplied by the warrantor, or Atures which result from aeddent, misuse, abuse, n^ect,

mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup,

maladjustment of consumer controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage sup^, lightning damage, commerciaJ use such

as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a

PASC authorized Servicenter, or damage that Is attributable to acts of God.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE WARRAISTTOR SHALL NOT BE UABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WTTHOUT

LIMtTATION, DAMAGE TO RECORDING MEDIA) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCTS, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY

BREACH OF THE WARRANTY, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FFTNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE UMITED TOTHE APPUCABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET

FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied

warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal riqhts and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.

If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter.

If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs Department at the Panasonic Consumer

Electronics Company address above.

SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS DETERMINED BY THE

WARRANTOR, IN rrS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED. COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARETHE RESPONSIBILITY

OF THE PURCHASER,

warvid 02/21/2001

PARTS

ONE(1) YEAR, EXCEPT CCD IMAGE SENSOR

CCD IMAGE SENSOR

- SIX (6) MONTHS

ONE (1) YEAR

ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CCD IMAGE SENSOR

CCD IMAGE SENSOR

- SIX (6) MONTHS

ONE (1)YEAR ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CRT

CRT - TWO (2) YEARS

ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CRT

CRT - TWO (2) YEARS

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, Naw Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”),

Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km, 9.5

San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Limited Warranty

LABOR

NINETY (90) DAYS NINETY (90) DAYS

NINETY (90) DAYS

NINETY (90) DAYS NINETY (90) DAYS

CRT-NINETY (90) DAYS

NINETY (90) DAYS CRT-NINETY (90) DAYS

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc,

AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel

Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

SERVICE

Carry-In or Mail-In

Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Carry-In: 21” CRT

and Smaller

In-Home or Carry-In:

22" CRT and Larger

In-Home or Carry-ln

CONTACT NUMBER

1-800-211-PAN A{7262)

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

1-000-272-7033

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

1-888-843-9788

Printed in U.S.A

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S0301-0

Panasonic PV-DM2791 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Operating Instructions

Model No. PV-DM2791

Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 14 to 17. SELF-DEMO Procedure is on page 4.

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité

Region Management Information

Before Using

Loading the Batteries

□ Battery replacement caution

Prevent Accidentai Tape Erasure

Record Tab

Screw driver

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

SELF-DEMO Mode

Record/Playback Time

Information (Unit, Cassette, Disc)

Head Cleaning

Head Clog Sensor

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

■ Spring (First Sunday in April)

■ Autumn (Last Sunday in October)

Features for a Quality Picture

Specifications

Disc formats supported by this unit

Handling precautions

Video CD

Discs which cannot be piayed with this unit

Definition of Terms

Angle

Chapter Number

Playback Control

Time Number

Title Number

Track Number

Video CD

Improper disc storage

Disc Handling

Remote Control Buttons

Universal Light Tower® Illuminated Remote Control

Front View of the unit

Indicators on the Front Panel

Rear View of the unit

Connections

Outdoor Antenna Connections

WARNING:

DSS/Cable Box Connections

I Without a Cable Box

I With a Cable Box

Back of unit

■ With a DSS Receiver

Connections (continued)

Audio connections

■ Unit Amplifier Speaker

Ready Checklist

For your reference:

■ Unit Decoder with Doiby Digitai Ampiifier Speaker

dtS (digital theater systems)

Notes on connecting an Optical digital audio cable (optional)

Note:

Initial Setup

Press vgf, on the remote for TV-VCR mode.

Press POWER* on the remote or unit.

Process of Setup

Language EaChannelEg Clock

[Setup completed)

If time is not correct...

[Setup Incomplete]

See next page.

Reset all unit Memory Functions

eset Language, Channels, Clock,

Press ACTION*

2) Press SET

2) Press SET.

1 ) Press AT-^ ► to

2) Press SET.

3) Press ACTION to exit.

Continued on the next page.