Panasonic Tv Dvd Vcr Combination Pv Df203 Operating Instructions

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Basic Operation
  Please read the disc jacket for operation information.
  If a single sided disc is placed in upside down, “THIS 
TYPE OF DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED. PLEASE 
INSERT A DIFFERENT DISC” is displayed.
  Remove disc and press unit POWER off when not in 
use.
  Disc continues to rotate with menu displayed even 
after play is done. Press STOP to clear menu display 
when  nished with menu.
■  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  rst, increases with each 
additional press of the button up to 5 levels.
  When    appears on the screen while a 
button is being pressed, it means that the 
corresponding operation is prohibited by the 
unit or the disc.
The unit memorizes the point where STOP is 
pressed (STOP    display on the 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.
  RESUME function
Power turns off after unit has been in Stop mode 
(DVD) for about 5 minutes.
  Auto-Power Off function
1.Do steps 1-3 (previous page). 
    When menu appears, press STOP. 
2. Press NUMBER key(s) to select desired 
track (play begins).
   Check disc for track numbers.
   Press “1” to start at beginning of disc.
To Resume Menu use,
Press STOP, and press PLAY, then the menu 
appears. Now, go to step 4 (previous page).
  Enjoy Video CDs featuring 
playback control without using 
menus (Video CDs only)
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on 
the remote and try the button again.
Chapter/Track Chapter/Track Chapter/TrackChapter/Track
Current playback position
Reverse Skip                Forward Skip
■  Still (Pause) Picture
    
➞ Press STILL/PAUSE during play.
    
➞ Press PLAY to release
.
 DVD/Video CD : The unit will enter Still picture mode.
 CD : The unit will enter Pause mode.
■  Forward/ Reverse Chapter/Track Skip 
    ➞ Press SKIP+ | or SKIP- | during 
play.
     Each press skips a chapter (DVD) or track 
(Video CD/CD).
Pressing SKIP- | once midway through a 
chapter/track returns to start of that chapter/track. 
Each additional press skips back one chapter/track.
 Pressing SKIP+ | or SKIP- | during play 
started from menu on Video CDs may recall menu.
■  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 58).
■  Slow Motion picture (DVD/Video CD)
    
➞ Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- (DVD 
only) in Still mode.
    
➞ Press PLAY to release.
  Slow motion speed, slow at  rst, is increased with 
each additional press of the button up to 5 levels.
  Reverse slow motion is not available for video CDs.
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TV Operation
1
Press POWER* on the remote or unit.
■  Using the 100 key
When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with 
the NUMBER keys,  rst press the 100 key, and 
then enter the remaining two digits.
■  Rapid Tune
Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you 
were watching.
■  Audio Mute
Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound. Press 
again to restore the previous sound level.
■  Phones
Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones 
(not supplied) to the Phones Jack.
*Important:  If a remote control button does not work 
when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on 
the remote and try the button again.
Use CH     or 
NUMBER keys to 
select a channel.
2CH08
3
Press VOL + or 
VOL - to adjust 
volume.
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VOL+/-
NUMBER
keys POWER
RAPID
TUNE
100 Key
CH 
  
MUTE
PHONES 
JackPOWERVOL+/VOL-
CH  
  Cable or antenna is connected.
  Power cord is plugged in.
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TV Operation
DISPLAY
AUDIO
MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System
  Receivable Broadcast Types
The following are possible audio broadcast types and 
on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with 
an “ 
   ” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with 
an arrow. To change the audio mode for these broadcasts, see 
the “Audio Mode for TV Viewing” section below.
Press DISPLAY to display the broadcast signal being 
received.
MTS Stereo and SAP broadcastMulti-channel Television Sound Stereo 
(main language) and Secondary Audio 
Program (sub language) broadcasts are 
being received simultaneously. Select 
the STEREO or SAP audio mode.
MTS Stereo broadcast
Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo 
broadcast. Select STEREO audio 
mode.
  If stereo broadcast is weak and the 
display  ickers, select MONO audio mode 
for possible improvement.
SAP broadcastSecondary Audio Program (sub 
language). Select SAP audio mode for 
the sub language.
  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  rst press of AUDIO.
MONO broadcastNormal monaural sound broadcast.
1 2 : 0 0AMCH08STEREOSAPMONOSP
1 2 : 0 0AMCH08STEREOSAPMONOSP
STEREOSAPMONO
1 2 : 0 0AMCH08SP
STEREOSAPMONO
1 2 : 0 0AMCH08SP
< Example >
STEREOSAPMONO
Press AUDIO
Press AUDIO
Press AUDIO
Equipped with  
-TV 
Noise Reduction for true MTS 
reproduction. 
  -TV Noise 
Reduction is required for good 
stereo separation and audio  delity.
 
 is a registered trademark, 
and is licensed by    Technology 
Licensing.
STEREOSAPMONO
STEREOSAPMONO 
						

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  Closed Caption Mode Feature
1
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.
Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU.Closed Caption Mode Selections 
Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2
A narration of selected TV 
programs is displayed. 
Check TV program listings for CC 
(Closed Caption) broadcasts.
Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2
Most of the screen will be 
blocked out. When the TV station 
broadcasts information, such as 
program listings, it will appear in 
this space.
Caption Mode: OFF
Closed Caption/Text narration will 
not be displayed.
5
Press ACTION three times to return to 
the normal screen.
2
1) Press       
 
to select “TV.”
2) Press SET to 
display SET 
UP TV screen.
3
1) Press   to 
select 
“CAPTION.”
2) Press SET to 
display 
CAPTION 
screen.
OFFCAP  C1
TEXT  C1CAP  C2TEXT  C2
4
1) Press   to 
select 
CAPTION 
MODE.
2) Press SET 
repeatedly to 
select mode. 
(See left.)CAPT I ONCAPT I ON  MODE      :    CAP   C1
CC  ON  MUTE          :   CAP   C1  
SET          : SET   SELECT  :                                  
END          : ACT I ON   
M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
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SELECT :          
END       : ACT I ON      
              SET  UP  TV   
SET : SET
CAPT I ON    I NPUT  SELECT       : TUNER SET  UP  V I DEO / AUD I ODVD  VOL  ADJUST   : + 2
Closed Caption System
Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program
Record     :  Record normally. Closed Caption/Text signal, if present, is recorded 
automatically.
Playback :  Start playback. Perform above steps to select desired caption mode.
 The closed caption or text signal may 
be broadcast over C1, C2, or both. 
Also, text contents can vary so you 
may wish to try different settings. 
  While recording one station and 
watching another, Captioning will 
not be displayed.
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TV Operation
1
  Caption On Mute Feature
Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when 
MUTE button is pressed for silence. 
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
  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 44.)
2
1) Press    
  
 to select 
“TV.”
2) Press SET to display 
SET UP TV screen.
6
Press ACTION three times to return to the normal 
screen.
7
Press MUTE to mute the sound and display 
closed captioning.
 To cancel, press MUTE again.
3
1) Press   to select 
“CAPTION.”
2) Press SET to display 
CAPTION screen.
M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
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SELECT :          
END       : ACT I ON      
              SET  UP  TV   
SET : SET
CAPT I ON    I NPUT  SELECT       : TUNER SET  UP  V I DEO / AUD I ODVD  VOL  ADJUST   : + 2
4
1) Press   
 to select 
CAPTION MODE.
2) Press SET repeatedly 
to select “OFF.”
NOCAP C1
CAP C2
5
1) Press   to select 
CC ON MUTE.
2) Press SET repeatedly 
to select desired mode.
 Each press of SET will 
change the display as shown 
left. 
  The caption may be broadcast 
over CAP C1 or C2.
CAPT I ONCAPT I ON  MODE      :    OFF
CC  ON  MUTE          :   CAP   C1  
SET          : SET      SELECT  :                                  
END          : ACT I ON 
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button 
on the remote and try the button again.
SELECT      
SET
MUTE
ACTION
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TV Timer Features
1
  ON-TIMER with Alarm
This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 
3 modes (TV, VCR Playback, or DVD/Video CD/CD.) 
You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute 
alarm that gradually increases in volume.
  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.
Press PROG* to display SET PROGRAM 
screen.
To Cancel ON-TIMER,
Repeat steps 1 and 2. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear 
the time in step 3. Now, press PROG to end.
“ON TIMER END” brie y appears on-screen.
2
1) Press   to select 
“ON TIMER.”
2) Press SET to 
display ON TIMER 
screen.
SET          :  SET SELECT  :            
END          :  PROG  SET   PROGRAM
T I MER   PROGRAMM I NGON   T I MER
S LEEP     T I MER : 00
3
 ON-TIMER mode 
selection order
1) Press   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 
(DVD/Video CD/CD) 
mode is selected.
4
Press   to select 
ALARM “ON” or 
“OFF.”
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 
    and  
  
 to move back and correct.
5
Press PROG to set ON TIMER. “ON TIMER SET” is displayed. 
  ON-TIMER Indicator lights up on the unit.
  Sleep Timer 
This unit can be set for auto power off.
Press PROG to display SET 
PROGRAM screen.
1
To cancel, 
press SET repeatedly until 00 appears.
2
1) Press  to 
select SLEEP 
TIMER.
2) Press SET 
repeatedly to 
select the 
desired time.
3
Press PROG to return to the normal 
screen.
 Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer set 
displays remaining time.
ON  T I MER
SELE CT  HOUR
SET          : SET       SELECT  :                                  
END          : PROG 
ALARM : ON
ON  T I MER
SELE CT  ALARM
SET       : SET                BACK :       SELECT  :                              
END          : PROG 
ALARM : ON
CANCEL  : ADD / DLT     
SET          :  SET SELECT  :            END          :  PROG  SET   PROGRAM
T I MER   PROGRAMM I NGON   T I MER
S LEEP     T I MER : 00
SLEEP TIMER    30     60     90     00
VCRCH01
CH125CH02CH03
DVD
Note
ON-TIMER Indicator
  The clock is set to the correct time.
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TV Operation
  TV/VCR Status & Clock Display
Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay.
 
Blue Screen Display
When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change 
channels, the unit mode or channel number will be displayed.
CH08
  Channel & Function Display
PLAY
Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in Playback 
mode, or when the selected channel has no broadcast signal 
with the Weak Signal Display Feature set to “OFF” (see page 
34), the screen will turn solid blue.
REC         1 2 : 0 0PM0 : 25CH08-0 : 1 2 : 3 4 SPSTEREOSAPMONO
Function Status
Current Time
Rec Time 
Remaining 
(OTR mode 
only, see page 
18.)Counter
Tape 
Speed
(See 
page 4.) Receivable 
Broadcast 
Types (See 
page 23.)
Channel
DISPLAY
ADD/DLT
PROG
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote 
and try the button again.
SELECT      
SET
On-Screen Display (OSD) 
						

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  Timer Recording
Press PROG to end 
the program. 
To Enter More 
Programs, 
press 
 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.
You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you 
are away.
1
2
3
Press PROG* to display SET PROGRAM 
screen.
1) Press   to select 
TIMER 
PROGRAMMING.
2) Press SET to 
display screen.
  If a program is already in memory, press   
, and 
SET to select an unused  program number.
Press   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
Repeat step 3 to set:  Start time, Stop time
  Channel (or LINE for outside source) 
  Speed (SP, LP, SLP)
Today’s 
Date
Example
4
5
DAILY72
1
31
68    9
SELECT     /      Selection Order
WEEKLY
(SAT)WEEKLY
(MON)WEEKLY
(SUN)
CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT   1 - 8 :         ENTER   : SET END       : PROG     
P  DT  START    STOP    CH  SPD
1            day  9 : 00 p  12 : 00a  08     SP
2   -- -- : --   -- : --  --  --3   -- -- : --   -- : --  --  --4   -- -- : --   -- : --  --  --
SET          :  SET SELECT  :            
END          :  PROG  SET   PROGRAM
T I MER   PROGRAMM I NGON   T I MER
S LEEP     T I MER : 00
SELE CT  START  DATE
7  FR I  --:--   --:--  --TODAY DATE START ST
OPCH
SP
SELE
CT :          SET       : SET     
END       : PROG  
- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - 
PROG TIMER  Indicator 
  Cable or antenna is connected.
  Power cord is plugged in.
  The clock is set to correct time.
  The tape is long enough.
  The record tab is in place.
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Timer Operation
Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 28.
1
Press PROG twice to exit this mode.
2
3
To Clear program...
4
Press     to select 
the desired program.
  
1) Press SET to 
display.
2) Press 
    to select 
and press SET 
or 
 
  
 to set new 
program contents.
3) Press PROG.
  Cancel a Timer Recording: 
(Recording is in progress)
 
Hold down STOP for a few 
seconds to cancel the Timer 
Recording.
 Any future daily or weekly recordings will 
be performed as programmed.
Press ADD/DLT.
 
Review, Replace or Clear 
Program Contents : 
(
Recording is not in progress)
  2 minutes before Timer recording is performed, “PLEASE 
PREPARE FOR TIMER REC” appears and/or the PROG 
TIMER Indicator  ashes. 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.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on 
the remote and try the button again.
CANCEL : ADD / DLT  SELECT   1 - 8 :          ENTER   : SETEND       : PROG     
8  SAT  9:00P  12: 00A 08DATE       START       STOP       CH
SELECT :        SET       : SET END       : PROG   BACK :  
SELE CT  START  DATE
TODAY
SLP
- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - 
P  DT  START    STOP    CH  SPD1  -- -- : --   -- : --  --  --2     8  10 : 00p 12 : 00a 125    SP3   10    8 : 00p  9 : 00p  10    SP4   SU    9 : 00p 10 : 00p     L    LP
SELECT
   1 - 8 :          ENTER   : SET     END       : PROG    
SELECT      
SET ADD/DLT
PROG STOP
To Replace program...
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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.
1
Press SEARCH* 
in Playback or 
Stop mode to 
display INDEX 
SEARCH screen, 
and then press 
NUMBER keys 
to select the 
recording number.
 To calculate 
number, see below.
  Index Search
Go directly to the desired recording.
  If Index Search is started very close to an index 
mark, that index mark may not be counted in 
the search.
2
Playback begins 
at search end. To 
search forward 
or back 1 index, 
press FF or REW 
while screen left 
is displayed (10 
seconds).
NOTE:    indicates start points of each recording.
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■ To calculate the Index Number
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Example 2:To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.
 ENTER I NDEX NUMBER : 1 US I NG 1- 9 KEYS
FOR
WARD SEARCH : FF
REVERSE  SEARCH : REW
EX
 I T    :   SEARCH   
I NDEX SEARCH
 
FOR
WARD SEARCH : FF
REVERSE  SEARCH : REW
I NDEX SEARCH
To cancel, press PLAY.
NUMBER
keys
SELECT      
SET
REW
FF
SEARCH
Tape Operation
Press FF or REW to start search.
Example 1:To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.
Note
FF REW