Panasonic Tv Dvd Vcr Combination Pv Df203 Operating Instructions

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Advanced Operation
  DVD Volume Adjust
1
Some DVDs are recorded in lower average volume 
levels. For these DVDs, this unit can be set so that 
the average volume is increased automatically.
Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the 
remote and try the button again.
2
1) Press   
to select “TV.”
2) Press SET to 
display SET UP 
TV screen.M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
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3
1) Press  to 
select DVD 
VOL ADJUST.
2) Press SET to 
set the level (0, 
+1, or +2).
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
Press ACTION twice to return to the 
normal screen.
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two 
front speakers only. The effect is broadened 
and sound seems to come from virtual speakers 
on either side if the disc has surround signals 
recorded on it.
Press VSS in DVD mode.  The Surround sound effects can be changed by 
pressing VSS repeatedly as shown by the  gure 
below.
  V.S.S. effects is available in DVD mode only.
  Turn off the surround effects on the other equipment. 
  V.S.S. will not work, or will have less effect, with some 
discs.
  Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion.
  V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) 
[DVD only]
VSS  OFF
VSS1
VSS2
VSS3
Default
You can hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using 
just the unit’s two front speakers.
Press SURROUND.  “SURROUND ON” is 
displayed. SURROUND  ON
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.
  Surround Sound System
SURROUND  OFF
Notes
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1
Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU.
 
Audio Menu 
Video Menu
a
Do steps 1-3 left.
This feature allows easy setting of picture and sound suitable for each program source.
1) Press   
 to 
select “AUDIO 
MENU.”
2) Press SET to 
select desired 
mode. (See 
below.)
SELECT :          SET        : SETEND       : ACT I ON      
SET  UP  V I DEO / AUD I OV I DEO  MENU       : NORMAL
V I DEO  ADJUST
AUD I O  MENU       : MUS I C  AUD I O  ADJUST
b
c
Press ACTION three times to end setup.
  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.
1) Press  to 
select “VIDEO 
MENU.”
2) Press SET 
repeatedly to 
select desired 
mode. (See 
below.)
4
SELECT :          SET        : SETEND       : ACT I ON      
SET  UP  V I DEO / AUD I OV I DEO  MENU       : NORMAL
V I DEO  ADJUST
AUD I O  MENU       : MUS I C  AUD I O  ADJUST
5
Press ACTION three times to end setup.
1) Press    
  
  
to select “TV.”
2) Press SET to 
display SET 
UP TV screen.
2M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
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1) Press  to 
select “SET UP 
VIDEO/AUDIO.”
2) Press SET to 
display.
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
3
[Audio Menu]
■ NORMAL
■ AUTO
[Audio AGC (Auto Gain Control)]
    The sound level is automatically adjusted to suit 
the program source (see below left).
■ MOVIE    Sound suited to movies.
■ MUSIC    Sound suited to music. (Factory setting)
■ SPEECH    Sound suited to dialogue.
[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.
Low StandardHigh Volume level
TV TVCDAUDIO MENU : NORMAL
Volume level
Low StandardHigh
TV TVCDAUDIO MENU : AUTO
SELECT      
SET ACTION
Video/Audio Menu
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Advanced Operation
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the 
remote and try the button again.
1
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
 
Audio Adjustment 
Video Adjustment
6
Press ACTION four times to end setup.
1) Press    
 to select “TV.”
2) Press SET to 
display SET 
UP TV screen.2
M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
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1) Press     to 
select “SET UP 
VIDEO/AUDIO.”
2) Press SET to 
display.
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
3
1) Press     to 
select “VIDEO 
ADJUST.”
2) Press SET to 
display.
4
SELECT :          SET        : SETEND       : ACT I ON      
SET  UP  V I DEO / AUD I OV I DEO  MENU       : NORMAL
V I DEO  ADJUST
AUD I O  MENU       : MUS I C  AUD I O  ADJUST
To Reset VIDEO Controls,
press 
    and SET to select and set 
“STANDARD.” All controls return to their factory 
settings.
5COLORT I NT
BR I GHTNESSP I CTURESHARPNESS
STANDARD
ADJUST  :                  SELECT  :               
END          : ACT I ON   
V I DEO ADJUST1) Press     to 
select an item.
(See below.)
2) Press 
    
 to 
adjust.
f
Press ACTION four times to end setup.
d
e
BASSTREBLE
BALANCE
STANDARD
ADJUST  :                  SELECT  :               
END          : ACT I ON   
AUDIO ADJUST
SELECT :          SET        : SETEND       : ACT I ON      
SET  UP  V I DEO / AUD I OV I DEO  MENU       : NORMAL
V I DEO  ADJUST
AUD I O  MENU       : MUS I C  AUD I O  ADJUST
a
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
1) Press    
  
  
to select “TV.”
2) Press SET to 
display SET UP 
TV screen.
b
1) Press     to 
select “SET UP 
VIDEO/AUDIO.”
2) Press SET to 
display.
c
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
1) Press     to 
select “AUDIO 
ADJUST.”
2) Press SET to 
display.
1) Press     to 
select an item.
(See below.)
2) Press 
    
 to 
adjust.
To Reset AUDIO Controls,
press   
 and SET to select and set 
“STANDARD.” All controls return to their factory 
settings.
Video/Audio Adjustment
[VIDEO Adjustment]
■ COLOR ControlAdjust colour intensity.
■ TINT ControlAdjust for natural  esh tones.
■ BRIGHTNESS ControlAdjust picture brightness.
■ PICTURE ControlAdjust picture intensity by adjusting both 
contrast and colour level in the proper balance.
■ SHARPNESS ControlIncreases or decreases the level of detail in the 
image.
[AUDIO Adjustment]
■ BASS ControlTo adjust the intensity of low frequency sound.
■ TREBLE ControlTo adjust the intensity of high frequency sound.
■ BALANCE ControlControls the difference in audio level between 
the left or right speaker.
  The levels set here do not affect other audio 
equipment when connected to the Audio Output 
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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.
AUDIO:3  ESP
Dolby  Digital  3/2.1ch
Hola
SELECT:END         :AUDIO
AUDIO:1  ENG
Dolby  Digital  3/2.1ch
Hello
SELECT:END         :AUDIO
Te amo
  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 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.
You can select a different subtitle language (if offered) 
than the one set at the Settings for DVD Operation. (See 
page 56.)
1) Press  to select 
desired language.
2) Press 
 (or   ) 
to select “ON” or 
“OFF.”
  Subtitle Language (DVD only)
[Subtitle language]
[Audio soundtrack language]
  Change the No. by pressing   
, and press 
SET. 
You can change the audio soundtrack language, 
selected at the Settings for DVD Operation, to a 
different language if available. (See page 56.)
(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.
  Audio Soundtrack Language (DVD only)
Audio attribute 1 type, 
sampling frequency, bit 
No. of the disc.
[Audio attribute 1 type, sampling 
frequency, bit No. of the disc (see 
page 57)
]
1
2
a
b
Number of subtitle language being played back.
Press   
 to select 
desired language.
Audio soundtrack 
language being played 
back.
  If, after several presses of the AUDIO button the 
language does not change, language selection is 
not offered on the disc.
  When disc is removed, language reverts to initial 
setting. If this language is not recorded on the disc, 
the language recorded will be heard.   Display disappears after 
5 seconds.
Disc Operation 
ENGEnglish
FRAFrench
DEUGerman
ITAItalian
ESPSpanish
NLDDutch
SVESwedish
NORNorwegian
DANDanish
PORPortuguese
RUSRussian
JPNJapanese
CHIChinese
KORKorean
MALMalay
VIEVietnamese
THAThai
Other
LPCM96 kHz
or
48 kHz16 bit
Linear PCM disc 20 bit
24 bit
Dolby 
Digital1 ch - 5.1 ch Dolby Digital disc
dts1 ch - 5.1 ch dts disc
Notes
Notes
  Please read “Basic DVD Operation” on 
page 20.
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Advanced Operation
SELECT:END         :AUDIO
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.
  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.
• DVD Karaoke (1 vocal)   VOCAL ON     VOCAL OFF
 DVD Karaoke (2 vocals) VOCAL V1    VOCAL V2    VOCAL V1 +
 V2    VOCAL OFF 
 Video CD                        LR     L     R
a
Press AUDIO in Play mode to display the audio 
screen.
  Vocal selection for Karaoke discs (DVD/Video CD)
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.
1
Press ANGLE in Play 
mode to display the angle 
selection on-screen.
  Display disappears after 5 
seconds.
  Multiple Angle Viewing (DVD only)
2
Press   
 to select the 
desired angle.
b
1) Press   
 (or  
  
) to 
select as shown below.
2) Press 
 
 (or  
) to set. 
(DVD only)
Number of angle being played back.
You can enlarge speci c 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.
 
Picture Zoom (DVD only)
  You can enlarge the center portion of the image to one of 2 
magni cations.
  Closed captioning will not be displayed 
while Picture Zoom is used. To see 
subtitles, set the subtitle feature to ON (see 
page 44).
  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” 
appears on-screen for 5 second.
  Zooming, on some discs, may result in poor 
picture quality, or may not operate at all.
X 1.0 (ORIGINAL)
1st press2nd press 
3rd press
X 1.5 (ZOOM 1) X 2.0 (ZOOM 2)
ZOOM 1ZOOM 2ZOOM 2
■ Use the  
,  
,  
 and  
 buttons to move the 
position up, down, left and right.
SELECT      
SET
ANGLE
SUB TITLE
AUDIO ZOOM
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the 
remote and try the button again.
Notes
Notes
ANGLE Indicator 
						

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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.)
1
Press TITLE* in Play 
mode to display title 
screen.
  Title 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.
a
b
Press MENU in Play 
mode to display DVD 
menu.
1) Press       
 or 
NUMBER key(s) to 
select an item.
2) Press SET or 
PLAY to access.
 
DVD menu (DVD only)
2
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).
  

  Step 2) not necessary 
when using NUMBER 
key(s).
Repeat step “b” if there is more than one menu.
T I TLE  MENU
Cas t l es
Love
 r sB i r ds
Dogs
T I TLE  MENU
Cas t l es
Love
 r s
Dogs
B
 i r ds
DVD MENU
3 . ANGLE
1 . SUBT I TLE
2 . AUD
 I O
DVD MENU
3 . ANGLE
1 . SUBT I TLE
2 . AUD
 I O
B i rds
of  the  world
NUMBER
key
CLEAR
TITLE MENU
ACTION
PLAY
STOP
Disc Operation (continued)
SELECT
      
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Advanced Operation
  Up to 15 tracks can be programmed.
 “   ” or “  
” (depending on disc) indicates additional 
PROGRAM PLAY screen. Press    
  
 for next or 
previous screen.
  To clear the last program one by one, 
Press 
      
 to move to “CLEAR LAST” and press 
SET. (Pressing CLEAR also clears last program.)
  To clear all programs, 
Press 
      
 to move to “CLEAR ALL” and press SET. 
(Programs are also cleared when the power is turned off or the 
disc is removed.) 
You can program speci c tracks and order of 
play.
  Program Play (Video CD/CD)
1Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN 
MENU.
6
1) Press       
 to 
select “START.”
2) Press SET to start 
play of programs 
in the sequence 
selected.
To cancel, press STOP during play, then press CLEAR.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR, DVD button on the 
remote and try the button again.
2
1) Press       
 to 
select “DVD.”
2) Press SET to 
display screen.
3
1) Press  to select 
“PLAY MODE.”
2) Press SET to 
display screen.
4
1) Press  to 
select “PROGRAM 
PLAY.”
2) Press SET to 
display screen.
5
1) Press     
to select a track 
number. (Track 
numbers on disc 
are displayed.)
2) Press SET to set.
Repeat step 5 to select another track.
The selected track is added on the right side.
M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
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DVD  MA I N  MENU
SELECT :  
SET : SET
END : ACT I ON
4:3 Pan & Scan
PLAY  MODE
SELECT :  
SET : SET
END : ACT I ON
PROGRAM  PLAY
SELECT :  
SET : SET
END : ACT I OND I SC PROGRAM
161116 5 8
2 7 12 17 15 6
3 8 13 18 1 13
4     9  14 19 3 2
5101520 2
      
CLEAR  LAST
CLEAR  ALL START
PROGRAM  PLAY
SELECT :  
SET : SET
END : ACT I OND I SC PROGRAM
161116 5 8
2 7 12 17 15 6
3 8 13 18 1 13
4 91419 3 2
5101520 2
     
CLEAR  LAST
CLEAR  ALLSTART
 
Program Repeat Play
(Video CD/CD)
d
Press SET to enter Select mode. 
Cursor move to “OFF.”
ePress   
 to select “DISC.”
(Unit Information Screen) (Unit Information Screen)
aDo steps 1 through 6 on this page.
b
Press DISPLAY to display Disc 
Information screen.
(Disc Information Screen)
cPress DISPLAY again to display Unit 
Information screen.
f
Press SET to set mode. Cursor 
move to “REPEAT.” To cancel, select 
“REPEAT: OFF” in step e, then press 
SET.
SELECT : 
SET : SET END : D I SPLAY
PLAY
REPEAT: DISC
PROGRAM PLAY 
SET : SET END  : D I SPLAY
SET : SET NEXT : D I SPLAY
TRACK:    1 V I DEO  CD
PBC : OFF 1 : 35 : 12
Notes
  Unit is in TV-VCR mode, press TV/VCR.
  Video CD or CD is inserted.
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Tracks are played in a random order.
  Random Play (Video CD/CD)
Press ACTION* in Stop mode to display 
MAIN MENU.
1
1) Press       
to select “DVD.”
2) Press SET to 
display screen.
2
M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
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1) Press  to select 
“PLAY MODE.”
2) Press SET to 
display screen.
3
DVD  MA I N  MENU
SELECT :  
SET : SET
END : ACT I ON
4:3 Pan & Scan
1) Press     to select 
“RANDOM PLAY.”
2) Press SET to begin 
random play.
 To cancel, press STOP during play, then press CLEAR.
4
PLAY  MODE
SELECT :  
SET : SET
END : ACT I ON
CLEAR
ACTION
STOP
*Important: If a remote control button does 
not work when pressed, press 
the TV/VCR, DVD button on 
the remote and try the button 
again.
Disc Operation (continued)
SELECT
      
SET 
						

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Advanced Operation
1
Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to display 
“On-Screen Display.”
When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show disc 
information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing 
time) and unit information (Repeat Play, Play mode).
 Each press of DISPLAY changes the on-screen display 
as follows. (Please refer to page 50 or 51.)
3
1) Press   
 to select the setting.
2) Press SET to set. 
  When numbers are 
displayed (e.g. title 
number), the NUMBER 
keys are also available.
  If the number entered 
is not on the disc, the 
entry will have no effect. 
Re-enter the correct 
number.
  For more details, refer 
to the disc operation 
information.
To return to the 
normal screen,
press CLEAR or 
DISPLAY repeatedly.

SELECT :
SET : SET NEXT : D I SPLAY
T I TLE : 12 DVD
CHAPTER: 11 0:12:34
SELECT :
SET : SET NEXT : D I SPLAY
T I TLE : 12 DVD
CHAPTER :240:12:34
2
1) Press   
 (or  
  
) to select an item.
2) Press SET to set.

SET : SET NEXT : D I SPLAY
TRACK: 12 V I DEO  CD
PBC : OFF 0 : 12 : 34
SET : SET NEXT : D I SPLAY
TRACK :17V I DEO  CD
PBC : OFF 0 : 12 : 34
 When DISPLAY is pressed during 
play of a Video CD with play control, 
the NUMBER keys are not available 
on the displayed screen. In this case, 
press DISPLAY again to remove the 
displayed screen.
 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.   DISPLAY button does not function while DVD TITLE MENU 
is displayed.
NUMBER
keys
SELECT
      
SET
CLEAR DISPLAY
DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays
Selected disc information
Normal Screen
Selected unit information
Note
Notes
 Unit is in DVD mode, press DVD.
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Detailed Descriptions of Each On-Screen Display
  Track No. and elapsed playing time are not displayed during 
play started from menu of Video CDs with playback control.
 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.
SELECT :  
SET : SET NEXT : D I SPLAY
T I TLE: 1 DVD
CHAPTER : 12 1 : 12 : 552
3
4
SET : SET NEXT : D I SPLAY
TRACK:    1 V I DEO  CD
PBC : OFF 1 : 35 : 12A
BC
D
NUMBER
keys
DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued)
SELECT :  
SET : SET NEXT : D I SPLAY
T I TLE: 1 DVD
CHAPTER : 12 1 :--:--
If SET is pressed while 
making entries, unit returns 
to the condition before 
entries were made.
1
SELECT
      
SET
Notes
Disc information screen (for DVD)
Disc information screen (for Video CD/ CD)
A. Track  No.
  Select “TRACK,” and press SET.
    Change the No. by pressing   or NUMBER keys, and 
press SET.
B. Playback control ON/OFF   [Video CD with playback control only]
ON Video CD menu play is displayed.
OFF Video CD menu play is not displayed.
C. Disc currently being played
Video CD CD
D. Elapsed playing time 1. TITLE No.
  Select “TITLE,” and press SET*.
    Change the No. by pressing   or NUMBER keys, and 
press SET.
2. Chapter No. 
  Select “CHAPTER,” and press SET.
    Change the No. by pressing   or NUMBER keys, and 
press SET.
3.  Disc currently being played
4.  Elapsed playing time
  The screen may be changed by selecting the elapsed time.
    Select the elapsed playing time (“xx:xx:xx”), and press SET.
    Change the elapsed time by pressing NUMBER keys.
Hours 
➞ Minutes ➞ Seconds are entered in order.
If the time entered is not on the disc, the entry will have 
no effect.
Re-enter the correct time.
e.g., press 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 for 01 : 23 : 45.
Hour    Minutes  Seconds
  This function does not work with some discs.