Panasonic Tv Dvd Vcr Combination Pv Dm2092 Operating Instructions

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Rear View of the unit
AC Power Plug
When plugged into an AC outlet,
this unit consumes 3.5 W of
electric power in OFF condition.
VHF/UHF Antenna
Input Terminal
See below.
Audio Output
Connector (L/R)
Pg. 12
Optical digital audio
output connector
Pg. 13
Initial Setup
Connections
For ANT./Cable
Connect the cable from
Antenna/Cable to the VHF/UHF
terminal on the unit.
For DSS/Cable Box
Connect the OUT jack on your
cable box to the VHF/UHF
terminal on the unit with a RF
cable.
WARNING
Overtightening “Nut type” RF coaxial cables
may damage jacks. Finger tighten only.
IN fromANT./CABLE
Cable TV
Converter Box  
VHF/UHF
VHF/UHF
VHF/UHF
IN from
ANT./CABLEVHF/UHF
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Connections (continued)
Notes on audio output from the optical digital
audio output connector
Enjoying digital audio output from the
digital audio output connector
*1 The type of audio output from the connector can be
selected by the Settings for DVD Operation. (See page 59.)
*2 Sound having 96 kHz sampling is converted into 48 kHz
sampling when it is output from the unit’s optical digital
audio output connector.
For your reference:Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression
technique developed by the Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. Supporting 5.1-channel
surround sound, as well as stereo (2-channel)
sound, this technique enables a large quantity of
sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc.
Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs.
While CDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs are
recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit up to 96 kHz/24 bit.
If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder,
you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the
same DVD movies that provide full 5.1 channel
Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with
the Dolby Surround mark. For information on
Panasonic or Technics Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Sound Decoders please contact your local dealer.
Ready ChecklistTurn 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 equipment
and arrange them so that air can circulate freely.
Read through the instructions before connecting
other equipment.
Ensure that you observe the color coding when
connecting audio and video cables.

 Unit 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ Amplifier 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ Speaker
Audio connections
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished
Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,
Inc. All rights reserved.
Amplifier
Unit
SpeakerSpeaker
AUDIO OUT
     R     L
R      L
AUDIO IN
Disc
DV D
Video
CD
CD
MP3
Sound
recording
format
Dolby Digital
Linear PCM
(48/96 kHz
16/20/24 bit)
dts
MPEG 1
Linear PCM
MP3Optical digital audio
output from connector
Dolby Digital bitstream
(1-5.1 ch) or OFF (no
output)*
1
Linear PCM (2ch)
(48 kHz sampling/16 bit
only)*
2 or no output*1
Bitstream or no output*1
PCM
(44.1 kHz sampling)
Linear PCM
(44.1 kHz sampling)
Linear PCM
(It depends on the MP3 file)
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Initial Setup
Unit
Optical digital audio
cable (optional)
Dolby Digital Decorder/
dts processing (optional)
Amplifier
Center speaker
Front
SpeakerFront
Speaker
Subwoofer
Surround
speakerSurround
speaker

Unit 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ Dolby Digital Decoder 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ Amplifier 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ Speaker
or
Unit 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ dts (digital theater systems) Decoder 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ Amplifier 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ Speaker
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)
Firmly connect the cable to the
connector.
IMPORTANT NOTE:Caution for optical digital audio
output connector:
When connecting an amplifier (with
an Optical digital input connector)
which does not contain the Dolby
Digital or dts decoder, be sure to
select “OFF” at “Dolby Digital” and
“OFF” at “dts” of the Settings for
DVD Operation “AUDIO OUTPUT”
(see page 59). Otherwise, any
attempt to play DVDs may cause
such a high level of noise that it
may be harmful to your ears and
damage your speakers.
When a dts decoder is connected,
please select “Bitstream” at “dts” of
the Settings for DVD Operation
“AUDIO OUTPUT”. If “OFF” is
selected, there will be no sound.
(See page 59).
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.
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Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet.
Initial Setup (Ready to Play)
1
3
Press  on the remote for TV-VCR mode.
2
 If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the Public
Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel in your time zone.
If you use a DSS receiver, it must be turned off.
ACTIONTV-VCR
SELECT SET
POWER
Initial Setup (Ready to Play)
Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on.
Press POWER* on the remote or unit. The unit
comes on and auto channel and clock set starts.
CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
Settings are made automatically.
When setup is done, this screen appears.
             PROCEEDING
         AUTO CLOCK SET 
CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY
If AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE
screen appears, set the clock using MANUAL
CLOCK SET procedure on next page.
 2 /  6 / 2002   WED 12 : 00PMDST : ON
A
UTO  CLOCK   SET
CO
MPLETED
SETT I NG : CH 1 0
PLEASE SET  CLOCK BY
PRESS I NG ACT I ON KEY A
UTO  CLOCK   SET
 I S   I NCO
MPLETE
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Initial Setup
*Important:If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the  button on the remote
and try the button again.
Manual Clock Set
If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete,
manually set the clock as follows.
Press ACTION on the Remote to
display SET CLOCK Menu screen.
1
Press  to select the month
and press SET to set. In the
same manner, select and set
the date, year, time, and DST.
(Daylight Saving Time)
2
                                   
  
  
 
        
        
Press ACTION twice to start
CLOCK and exit.
3
Reset all unit Memory Functions
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.
Turn the unit
Power on.1
Press and hold both PLAY and FF
on the unit for more than 5 seconds.
 The power will shut off.
 Please ignore “NO CASSETTE” warning.
2
Perform “Initial Setup” on page 14.3
Note to CABLE system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers attention
to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
SET          :  SET    SELECT  :                 
END          :  ACT I ON   
SET  CLOCK
DST
 : ON
SELE CT  MONTH
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Reset Language, Channels, Clock,   Time Z
3)Press  to select
“MANUAL,” then
press SET.
(For Auto Clock Set,
select “AUTO CLOCK
SET,” and press SET.)
3) Press  to select
“ANTENNA,” then
press SET to set
your antenna system
 (“TV” or “CABLE”).
4) Press 
 to select
“AUTO SET,” then
press SET.
After Channel Auto Set
is finished, Clock Auto
Set will be performed.
(If clock is set manually,
Clock Auto Set will not
be performed.)(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”
appears only when
auto clock is set.)
1)Press  
to select
language icon.
2)Press SET
repeatedly.
LanguageChannelsClock
Press ACTION*
to display MAIN MENU.
3)Press ACTION
to exit.1)Press 
  to
select “CH.”
2)Press SET.1)Press   to
select “CLOCK.”
2)Press SET.
SET          :  SET                BACK :           END          :  ACT I ON  SET  
CLOCK
DST
 : ON2 /   6/:
2002WED
12
00PM
SELE CT  HOUR
SELECT  :            
1
2
For English For Spanish
For French
M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
531
M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
531
MENU   PR I NCIPAL
DVDBLOQUEO
CANAL
RELOJ TV
ID I OMA
TERM I NAR : ACT I ON ELEG I R  :                            F I JAR : SET 
531
HOLA
MENU
DVDBLOCAGE
CANAL
HORLOGE TELE
LANGUE
FIN          : ACT I ON SEL.  :                              REGLER : SET 
531
BONJOUR
M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
531
HELLO
M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
531
ANTENNA  :   CABLE
AUTO   SETCHANNEL   CAPT I ONWEAK  S I GNAL   D I SPLAY : OFF
SELECT :          SET       : SETEND       : ACT I ON  
           SET  UP  CHANNEL 
AUTO  CLOCK  SETMANUALT I ME  ZONE  ADJUST   : 0
SELECT :          SET       : SET      
END       : ACT I ON      
         SET  CLOCK 
M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
531

Continued on
the next page.
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Initial Setup
4)Press  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.
3)Press 
 to select
“TIME ZONE
ADJUST” and
press 
 or  to
subtract or add
hour(s) as
necessary.
4)Press ACTION
twice to exit.
“TIME ZONE ADJUST”
returns to “0” if clock is
set manually.
(Only when Auto Clock is set.)
Add or Delete a Channel
Time Zone Adjust
1)Press   to
select “CLOCK.”
2)Press SET.
AUTO  CLOCK  SETMANUALT I ME  ZONE  ADJUST   : 0
SELECT :          SET       :            
END       : ACT I ON      
             SET  CLOCK  
AUTO  CLOCK  SETMANUALT I ME  ZONE  ADJUST   : +1
SELECT :          SET       :            
END       : ACT I ON      
             SET  CLOCK  
CHANNEL  08  ADDED
To add channel:
Select channel with number
keys and press ADD/DLT.
*Important:If a remote control button does not work
when pressed, press the  button on
the remote and try the button again.
M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
531
ADD/DLT
SELECT
 SET
ACTION NUMBER
keys
CHANNEL  08  DELE TED
To delete channel:
Select channel with CH 
or number keys and press
ADD/DLT.
  Time Zone Adjust
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Operation using unit buttons
REC Indicator Insert a tape.
Record On a Tape
Playback a Tape
1
Insert a tape.
Press PLAY* to play a tape.
2
The unit power comes
on automatically.
To prevent tape jam,remove loose or peeling
labels from tapes.

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

Still (Freeze) picture
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press STILL/PAUSE.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.

Slow Motion picture
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press FF/SLOW+ (increases speed) or
REW/SLOW- (decreases speed) in
Still mode.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.

Frame by Frame picture
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press STILL/PAUSE in Still mode.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.
Record
tab

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 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.
Ready Checklist
All connections are made.
Your unit is plugged in.
Press CH  or number keys to
Select Channel.
For “LINE” input, see bottom of next page.2
3
4
Press SPEED to select recording
speed
 (see page 4).
SP = Standard Play
LP = Long Play
SLP = Super Long Play
Selected speed is displayed.
Press REC to start recording.To edit out unwanted portions, press
STILL/PAUSE to pause and resume
recording.
You cannot view another channel during
recording.
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. 
Stop 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ Press STOP

One Touch Recording (OTR)
Press REC repeatedly
to set the recording
length (30 min - 4 hours.)
The unit stops recording at a preset time.
PROG TIMER Indicator lights on the unit.
1
Insert a tape with record tab.
The unit power comes on automatically.
Notes
CH 
REC
Press to stop
and/or eject tape.PLAY/REPEAT
Notes
EJECT
SELECT
 SETDISPLAY
FF/SLOW+
REW/SLOW-
STOP
RECSTILL/
PAUSE
ACTION
SPEED
CH 
CH 
It is not possible to record from DVD/
Video CD/CD to VHS tape using this unit.
PLAY
NUMBER
keys
If tape has no record tab (see page 4),
auto play begins.
Normal Rec0:301:00
1:302:003:004:00
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Basic Operation
Copy Your Tapes  (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
DVD/Video CD/CD to VHS tape
using this unit.
Playback (Source)
1
Recording (Editing) unit
Insert pre-
recorded tape.Insert blank tape with
record tab.
Dubbing tapes protected
with Copy Guard will have
poor quality results.
2
3
4
5
Press PLAY, then
press PAUSE at
starting point to put
in Standby mode.
Press PLAY
to start dubbing.
Press STOP
to stop dubbing.Select “LINE” mode.
See “Selecting Input Mode” below.
Press REC, then
press STILL/PAUSE
immediately to put in
Standby mode.
Press STILL/PAUSE
to start dubbing.
Press STOP
to stop dubbing.
Selecting Input Mode
Method 1:
Press CH . The display will change as follows.
Method 2:
a Press ACTION for MAIN MENU.
b Press 
   to select “TV”, then press SET
for SET UP TV screen.
c Press 
 to select “INPUT SELECT,” and
then press SET to select “TUNER” or “LINE.”
d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.
Caution
Connections you’ll need to make
L-AUDIO IN-RVIDEO IN
Recording (Editing) unit
OUT
ININ FROM
ANT.
OUT TO
TV
VIDEOR-AUDIO-L
Playing (Source) VCR
MONO
(Perform operation of steps 4 and 5 on both units at same time.)
*Important:If a remote control button does not work
when pressed, press the  button on
the remote and try the button again.
STOP
1
23
125 LINE(CABLE)
69 (TV)
or
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4
Press   or
number key(s) (see
below) to select title
and press SET to
play.
Basic DVD Operation
Ready Checklist
All connections are made. (See pages 11-13.)
Your unit is plugged in.
If unit is connected to an audio amplifier,
turn the stereo system’s power on.1
Press POWER* on the remote or unit.
Insert a disc.
If a disc is already inserted, go to step 3.
(Depending on the disc, playback may start
automatically.)
1)Press OPEN/CLOSE.
2) Place disc into disc tray.
2
Press PLAY to start play.
Disc tray closes automatically.3
CLOSE
READING
If an interactive DVD*1 or a
Video CD with playback
control*
2 is used and a TITLE
MENU appears, go to step 4.
You may also close the tray
by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.
Data reading time differs with
each disc.
12
Hold disc by its edges only
(page 7) with printed side up
and use guides to place into
tray. Use      3”(8 cm) or
5” (12 cm) disc.
*
1Interactive DVD...
May include multiple camera angles, stories, etc.
*
2Video CD with playback control...
Particular scenes or information can be
interactively selected from a menu that
appears on the screen.
Operation using unit buttons
Press PLAY.
Insert disc.
Press
OPEN/CLOSE.26
3
2
Press STOP.
5Press POWER.1
 1 digit number 1  1
2 digit number 12  10➛1➛2
3 digit number 123 100➛1➛2➛3
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.
T I TLE  MENU
Cas t l es
Love
 r s
Dogs
B
 i r ds
T I TLE  MENU
Cas t l es
Love
 r s
Dogs
B
 i r ds


To return to MENU (play stops)
Press TITLE, MENU, or RETURN. (DVD)
Press RETURN. (Video CD)
Press STOP to stop play.
5
6
Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc.
Using number key(s)
starts play automatically.Dogs
of  the  world
12
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