Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. (Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Operating Instructions Model No. MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.
Important Safeguards and Precautions FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit or in this manual. If necessary, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify the power source in your home.
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. Avertissement: Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne pas exposer cet appareil à...
• Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Disc formats supported by this DECK DECK can play back discs bearing any of the following [Discs Played 8cm (3") or 12cm (5")]...
Table of Contents DVD / VCR Important Safeguards and Precautions ... 2, 3 Before Using ... 4 DECK & Cassette Information ... 6 , 7 Location of Controls ... 8 ~ 10 Displays (On Screen Displays and Multi Function Display) ... Connections ...
To return to Auto Tracking, press POWER off, then on again a few seconds later. V-Lock Control (to reduce picture jitter) In Still mode, CH (TRACKING) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Break off the tab to prevent recording.
EJECT button: When this button is pressed in 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 Bold: VCR Function...
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Front View of DECK Front View of DECK Bold: VCR Function Italic : DVD Function Bold Italic : VCR and DVD Functions Normal: Others STOP/EJECT p. 20 FAST FORWARD/SEARCH p. 20 PLAY p. 20 REWIND/SEARCH p. 20 Remote Sensor POWER Audio/Video Input Connector 2 (LINE 2)
(Refer to your TV manual.) • The DECK outputs video signals (not PROGRESSIVE SCAN) from the “VIDEO OUT” and “S- VIDEO OUT” terminals when the ON lamp is lit. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Bold: VCR Function...
Displays (On Screen & Multi Function) On Screen Displays (VCR) Function & Channel Displays When a function button CH 0 8 is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or you change channels, a 5-second display appears. VCR Status & Clock Displays To display or remove overlay at right, Rec Time Remaining ➛...
Other Connections I I I I I With a Cable Box (DECK DVD/VCR DECK ANT or CATV IN FROM ANT. IN 1 Cable Box VHF/UHF OUT TO TV I I I I I Connect With Two Cable Boxes DVD/VCR DECK Cable Box CATV 2-Way Splitter...
• 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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I Connecting Amplifier (5.1 ch Surround system) [Digital connection] DECK Dolby Digital Decoder Amplifier Speaker DECK 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 DECK OPTICAL digital audio output connector. When DECK is connected to a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your home.
CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING CANCEL : STOP AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING CANCEL : STOP For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com AV Cable Connection on p. 12. Plugging the AC Power Plug into an AC outlet Notes •...
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. EJECT ACTION SELECT Manual Clock Set If Auto Clock Set was incomplete. STOP Settings are made automatically. When setup is done, this screen appears.
SET:SET EXIT : ACTION For English 3) Press ACTION to exit. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Press ACTION* • PROGRAM functions are not available when using COMPONENT Video Output to display MENU. and S-VIDEO OUT. Please set TV to either RF INPUT or VIDEO INPUT, and then press PROGRAM.
VCR’s Output Channel *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Time Zone Adjust (Only when Auto Clock is set.) 1) Press 1) Press to select “SET CLOCK,”...
Press REW/SLOW- or FF/SLOW+ in Stop mode to rewind or fast forward a tape. Press EJECT on remote, or STOP/EJECT on DECK to eject a tape. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com EJECT STOP REW/...
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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. Record on a Tape Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 6). • DECK power comes on. If Auto VCR/TV (see p.32) is set to “OFF,”...
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 Press POWER* on the remote or DECK. Press DVD to select DVD mode.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, I Forward/Reverse 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. •...
• The “Timer” Indicator lights up on DECK. • You can do Timer Recording with the power on or off. • “TIMER REC WILL START SOON” appears on-screen for 2 minutes For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com press to select:...
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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. Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents: (Recording is not in progress) Press PROG to display Program List. Press DT START STOP...
Select SAP audio mode for the sub language. MONO broadcast Normal monaural sound broadcast. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com STOP 1 2 : 0 0AM CH 02 0 : 0 0 : 0 0...
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*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, Audio Mode for Recording Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) to display audio mode. (Display disappears after 5 seconds.) Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) repeatedly to select desired mode. STEREO MONO • Refer to “Receivable Broadcast Types” on p. 26. •...
• Not all functions listed may be controllable. • In TV mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing NUMBER keys for channel selection. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com POWER, INPUT, NUMBER keys, ENTER,...
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TV Brand Code Numbers Panasonic ... 01, 02 Quasar ... 01, 02 RCA ... 03 GE ... 03 Zenith ... 04 Magnavox ... 05 Important Notes • Some manufacturers use several codes for one brand. If the first code entered fails, try the next one listed.
• If Index Search is started very close 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 Program End Search Locates end point of recording for continuity.
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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. NUMBER keys STOP PLAY REW/SLOW- FF/SLOW+ CM/ZERO SEARCH Auto Operation Functions Auto Play Insert a tape ➛ Power comes on, ➛...
• DECK will go into FF or REW mode and stop 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 VCR/TV Selector Feature The VCR/TV selection can be set to auto or manual.
Special VCR Features ACTION SELECT STOP CM/ZERO COUNTER RESET DISPLAY VCR Lock Feature When set to ON, all operations except for timer record and tape eject are prohibited. Useful for households with small children. To turn on, hold down REC on DECK in Stop mode with no tape inserted for 7 seconds.
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This function cannot display exact amount of tape remaining for tapes 30 minutes or less, or for tapes over 120 minutes in length. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connection VCR/ Camcorder (Hi-Fi) VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO1 Connect VIDEO OUT terminal on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN terminal on DECK. To monitor the dubbing, also connect TV as shown. Connect “L” and “R” AUDIO OUT terminals on Playing VCR to “L” and “R” AUDIO IN terminals on DECK.
SELECT : AUDIO AUDIO Audio soundtrack language being played back (see chart, above right). For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 5 seconds. “-” will be displayed instead of the language number. 5 seconds. Ready Checklist Please read “Basic DVD Operation”...
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* Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, When appears on the screen while a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by DECK or the disc. ANGLE Indicator Notes • The ANGLE Indicator lights up on DECK when a scene recorded at different angles is detected.
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• “Pressing SET or PLAY ” is <Example> Repeat step 2 if there is more than one menu. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com not necessary when using NUMBER keys. not necessary when using NUMBER keys.
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* Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, Program Play (Video CD/CD only) You can program specific tracks and order of play. Press ACTION to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES to select AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : AUTO...
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• When audio equipment is connected, setting the Sound Output level to “OFF” is recommended. • If the sound becomes abnormal while playing a disc, set the Sound Output level to “OFF.” For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com *Important:...
DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time) and DECK information (repeat play, play mode). Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Displays.” • Each press of DISPLAY changes the on-screen display as follows.
NORMAL PLAY Note • For repeat play in VCR mode, see p. 32. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or NUMBER keys , and press SET . or NUMBER keys , and press SET .
MP3/JPEG Playback Operation This unit can play MP3/JPEG format CD-R or CD- RW recorded for personal use on a PC, etc. Some discs may not play due to the condition of the recording. Press POWER on the remote or DECK. Press OPEN/CLOSE , then place an MP3/JPEG disc into the disc tray.
| or | Each press skips a file. Press ACTION to return the DVD MAIN MENU. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com I Select PLAY MODE [JPEG Slide-show] (During STOP mode) (See p.43) 1) Press...
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ACTION STOP REW/ SLOW- SLOW+ STILL MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. JPEG Zoom (During JPEG Playback.) You can enlarge specific portions of a JPEG picture and select the zoom ratio using the ZOOM button on the remote during JPEG Playback screen.
LEVEL 8 : NO LIMIT: (Factory preset) All DVDs can be played back. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again.
Settings for DVD Operation Press ACTION to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES to select an item, and AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : AUTO press SET . TV MODE : 4 : 3 L e t t e r b o x P A R E N T A L L O C K : L E V E L 8 SELECT : SET...
Press ACTION to redisplay DVD MAIN MENU and go to step 2 to setup another item. Or, press ACTION twice to exit. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Ready Checklist DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD. Recommended setting...
*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. Press ACTION to display DVD MAIN MENU.
7583 Kashmiri 7065 Persian 7585 Kurdish 7073 Finnish 7589 Kirghiz 7074 Fiji 7665 Latin For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Code Language Code Language 7678 Lingala 8375 Slovak 7679 Laothian 8376 Slovenian 7684 Lithuanian...
Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions. PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB NO CASSETTE TO CANCEL TIMER REC HOLD DOWN STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 SEC VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT...
Remote Control DECK cannot be remote controlled... PROG buttons do not respond... For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Correction • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. • Set POWER button to on.
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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 Correction • This DECK cannot play discs other than DVDs, Video CDs and CDs.
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it...
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) 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 Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm;...
En ese caso, presione STOP para detener el ajuste automático y realice los ajustes manualmente en la pantalla MENU. Por ayuda llame al 1-800-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com DVD/VCR Televisor Terminal...
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Operaciones básicas para la reproducción Inserte un cassette, • La alimentación del DECK se activa. En la Pantalla de Visualización Multi Función se ilumina “VCR”. Presione PLAY para reproducir el cassette. • Si el cassette no tiene la lengüeta de prevención de grabación (página 6), se inicia la reproducción automáticamente.
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Presione FF/SLOW+ o REW/SLOW- en el modo de imagen fija. (Para liberar, presione PLAY ) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Por ayuda llame al 1-800-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a : consumerproducts@panasonic.com POWER SELECT...
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Funcionnamiento del DVD utilizando visualizaciones en 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.).
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:Carpeta :Carpeta principal Por ayuda llame al 1-800-211-PANA(7262) o envie e-mail a : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Utilización de un menú de DVD [DVD solamente] Algunos discos DVD ofrecen un menú especial.
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Fijaciones iniciales Presione DVD para seleccionar el modo DVD. Presione ACTION en el modo de parada para visualizar MENU. Presione para seleccionar el artículo deseado. Presione SET . IDIOMAS DEL DISCO Todos los idiomas ofrecidos en el disco pueden ser ajustados.
Program Clear, Review, Replace ... 25 Program End Search ... 30 Q Quality Picture ... 6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com R REC button (Record on a Tape) ... 8, 21 Record Tab ... 6 Remote Sensor ...
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A ACTION button ... 8, 47 ANGLE button (Multiple Angle Viewing) ... 8, 37, 45 AUDIO button (Audio Soundtrack Language) ... 8, 36 Audio Output (For Selecting Audio Output) ... 48 Auto Power Off Function ... 23 C CLEAR button ... 8, 39, 46 Component Video Output ...
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Printed in Indonesia Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. LSQT0673B Ave. 65 de Infantería. Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,...