Panasonic Tv Dvd Combination Pv 20d53 Operating Instructions

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TV Operation
1
Caption On Mute Feature
Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when 
MUTE button is pressed. 
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 34.)
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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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 FM/TV button 
on the remote and try the button again.
MUTE
ACTION
Note
SELECT
SET
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   : + 2FM  ANTENNA            :  I NT 
						

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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, FM radio, 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 TIMER* to display SET TIMER screen.
To Cancel ON-TIMER,
Repeat steps 1 and 2. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear 
the time in step 3. Now, press TIMER 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.
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 disc is 
inserted if DVD 
(DVD/Video CD/CD) 
mode is selected.
 See “FM Radio” on pages 
24 and 25 for instructions 
on how to preset FM 
stations.
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 TIMER 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 TIMER to display SET TIMER 
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 TIMER to return to the  
normal screen.
 Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer set 
displays remaining time.
  SLEEP TIMER Indicator lights up on the 
unit.
SLEEP TIMER    30     60     90     00
SLEEP TIMER Indicator
ON TIMER Indicator
SET          :  SET SELECT  :            
END          :  T I MER  SET   TIMER
ON   T I MER
S LEEP     T I MER : 00
SET          :  SET SELECT  :            END          :  T I MER   SET   TIMER
ON   T I MER
S LEEP     T I MER : 00
ON  T I MER
SELE CT  HOUR
SET          : SET       SELECT  :                                  
END          : T I MER 
ALARM : ON
ON  T I MER
SELE CT  ALARM
SET       : SET                BACK :       SELECT  :                              
END          : T I MER  
ALARM : ON
CANCEL  : ADD / DLT     
FM1CH01
CH125
FM8 FM9CH02CH03
DVD
Note
  The clock is set to the correct time.
 Check List 
						

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TV Operation
TV Status & Clock Display
Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay.
Blue Screen Display
When you change channels, the channel number will be 
displayed.
Channel Display
Whenever the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the 
Weak Signal Display Feature set to “OFF” (see page 26), the 
screen will turn solid blue. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the 
FM/TV button on the remote and 
try the button again.
DISPLAY
ADD/DLT
TIMER
CH08
STEREOSAPMONO
Current Time
Receivable 
Broadcast Types 
(See page 19.)
Channel
CH08
On-Screen Display (OSD)
SELECT
SET 
						

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1) Press CH  to 
select the desired 
radio station. 
(Each 
press changes 
frequency by 200 
kHz.)
2) Press ADD/DLT to 
set the radio 
station.
Hold down CH 
 
or  for a few 
seconds, then 
release to quickly 
scan for FM 
stations in your 
area.
 To cancel, press CH  
or  while in search 
mode.
FM Radio
FM  1     87.  5MHz
1 2 : 0 0PM
FM  1     8 7. 7MHz
MEMORY : PRESS  ADD / DLT  KEY
1 2 : 0 0PM
FM  1     8 7. 7MHz
MEMOR I ZED
1 2 : 0 0PM
2
Press a NUMBER 
key (1~9) to select the 
FM preset number.
1
To Make Corrections, 
select station with a NUMBER key, then do step 3 
again. 
To exit FM mode, 
press FM/TV or DVD on the remote.
3
FM Radio Setup
Press FM/TV* on the remote to display FM 
radio mode.
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 set the On-Timer (page 22) to wake up to your favorite radio station.
CH    
						

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TV Operation
M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
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FM Antenna Setup
1
2
Make sure FM tuning is done correctly (see FM 
Radio Setup).
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
1) Press   to 
select “TV.”
2) Press SET to 
display SET UP TV 
screen.
3
4
■For cable TV users➞ “INT”
■For antenna users
➞ “EXT”
2 1
To exit FM mode, 
press FM/TV or DVD on the remote.
Press a NUMBER key 
(1~9) to select a preset 
FM number 
(see FM Radio Setup 
on page 24).
Using FM Radio
Press ACTION twice to end setup.
Press FM/TV on the remote to display 
FM radio mode.
  You may get better reception by repositioning 
the unit.
  You cannot select FM Radio mode while a blue 
back screen (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.
Audio Mode for  FM Radio
Press AUDIO 
repeatedly to 
select “STEREO” 
or “MONO” in FM 
Radio mode.
1) Press  to 
select FM 
ANTENNA.
2) Press SET to 
select “INT 
(INTERNAL)” or 
“EXT 
(EXTERNAL)” to 
determine which 
one sounds best.
FM  1     87.  5MHz
1 2 : 0 0PM
STEREOMONOFM  1     8 7. 7MHz
1 2 : 0 0PM
FM/TV
DVD
CH
  NUMBER 
keys
ADD/DLT DISPLAY
AUDIO ACTION
Notes
SELECT
SET
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   : + 2FM  ANTENNA            :  I NT 
						

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Special Features
■  Auto Shut Off 
No broadcast signal in TV mode (Only when Weak 
Signal Display is set to OFF.), DVD stops for 5 
minutes.
➞ Power turns off   This feature is canceled if any button is pressed 
during above conditions.
Auto Operation Functions
ADD / DLT
ACTION
CH
SURROUND/
VSS
When “ON” is selected, the picture is displayed 
even when a broadcast signal is weak or 
non-existent.
Weak Signal Display Feature
1
2
3
  “ON”  =  Picture is displayed regardless of signal 
condition, and may not always be clearly 
visible.
  “OFF” =  Screen turns solid blue when signal is absent 
or weak.
  If unit is connected to equipment which has blue back 
feature, selecting “ON” will have no effect on the other 
equipment.
4
Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU.
1) Press   to select 
“CH.”
2) Press SET to 
display SET 
UP CHANNEL 
screen.
Press ACTION twice to return to the 
normal screen.
1) Press  to 
select WEAK 
SIGNAL 
DISPLAY.
2) Press SET to 
set “ON” or 
“OFF.”
M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
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ANTENNA  :   CABLE
AUTO   SETWEAK  S I GNAL   D I SPLAY : OFF
SELECT :          SET       : SETEND       : ACT I ON  
           SET  UP  CHANNEL 
Notes
Selecting Input Mode
Method 1:Press CH   . The display will change as 
follows.
1
23
125 LINE1(CABLE)
69 (TV)
orLINE2
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,” “LINE1” or  
“LINE2.”
d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.
SELECT
SET 
						

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Advanced Operation
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the FM/TV button on 
the remote and try the button again.
DVD Volume Adjust
1
Some DVDs are recorded in lower average volume 
level. For these DVDs, this unit can be set so that 
the average volume is increased automatically.
Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
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).
4
Press ACTION twice to return to the 
normal screen.
VSS  OFF
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]
You can hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using just 
the unit’s two front speakers.
Press SURROUND.  “SURROUND ON” is displayed. 
SURROUND  ONTo Cancel, 
press SURROUND.
  Surround sound effect is not available for normal 
(mono) broadcasts. 
  The surround effect (TV mode only) is not output to 
Audio Output L/R Connector.
Surround Sound System
SURROUND  OFF
VSS1
VSS3VSS2 VSS OFF (default)
Notes
Notes
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   : + 2FM  ANTENNA            :  I NT 
						

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Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU.
Enter Secret Code
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked 
program or change rating settings.
1
  DO NOT forget your secret code.
  Once ratings are set, restricted programs 
cannot be accessed unless the secret code is 
entered.
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.
Process of V-Chip Control Feature
SetupBlockingEnter Code
Press SET to display 
US Ratings menu (see 
pages 29, 30).
Or
Press ACTION twice 
to exit.
4
1) Press NUMBER 
keys to enter your 
secret code.
2)  Enter same code 
again for 
con rmation.
3
  Step 2) not necessary when changing rating or 
secret code.
  Take care that you are not observed entering the 
secret code.
To Make Corrections
Press  
 repeatedly to move the cursor.
Press NUMBER keys to make the correction.
1) Press    
  
 to 
select “LOCK.”
2) Press SET to 
display LOCK 
screen.
2
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.
LOCK   
RECOGN I ZED
CHANGE  CODE : ADD / DLT   
CONT I NUE : SETEND       : ACT I ON         
CONF I RM   4-D I G I T   CODE
****
****
BACK  SPACE:ENTER  : 0 - 9  
END       : ACT I ON    
           LOCK   
ENTER  4-D I G I T   CODE
- -  
M A I N  MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END         : ACT I ON SELECT  :                            SET : SET 
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V-Chip Control Feature 
NUMBER
key
CLEAR ACTION
SELECT
SET
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Advanced Operation
1
1) Press  to select 
US MOVIES.
2) Press SET to set 
“ON” or “OFF.”
If LOCK menu is not displayed, perform “Enter 
Secret Code” steps on page 28.
■ “ON” 
➞ V-Chip Control is activated.
■ “OFF” ➞ V-Chip Control is deactivated.
US MOVIES RatingsUS MOVIES RATINGS
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the FM/TV button on the 
remote and try the button again.
2
1) Press  to select 
CHANGE 
SETTINGS.
2) Press SET to 
display screen.
3
1) Press  to select 
VIEW NR 
PROGRAMS?.
2) Press SET to set 
“YES” or “NO.”
NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS
Some movies, such as old movies or foreign 
movies usually have no ratings.
4
Press  to select 
and SET to set 
ratings to be blocked.
(See ratings chart on 
this page.)
5
Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK 
menu and continue with US TV 
PROGRAMS Ratings (page 30).
Or, 
press ACTION three times to exit.
  “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting 
menu. Not necessary except when viewing 
Canadian discs or broadcasts.
US   MOV I ES                       : OFF
       CHANGE   SETT I NGS
US  TV   PROGRAMS         : OFF
       CHANGE   SETT I NGS
DVD  LOCK                        : OFF
       CHANGE   SETT I NGS  SELECT :                  SET : SET   END       : ACT I ON   
           LOCK    
 NEXT   PAGE
  SELECT :                  SET : SETEND       : ACT I ON   
           LOCK    
 NEXT   PAGE
US   MOV I ES                       : OFF
       CHANGE   SETT I NGS
US  TV   PROGRAMS         : OFF
       CHANGE   SETT I NGS
DVD  LOCK                        : OFF
       CHANGE   SETT I NGS
Process of V-Chip Control Feature
Setup
BlockingEnter Code
GGENERAL AUDIENCE:
All ages admitted.
PGPARENTAL GUIDANCE:
Some material may not be suitable 
for children.
PG-13PARENTS CAUTIONED:
Some material may be inappropriate 
for children under 13.
RRESTRICTED:
Children under 17 must be 
accompanied by a parent or adult.
NC-17OVER AGE 17 ONLY:
No one 17 and under admitted.
X ADULTS ONLY:
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US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 1
US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 2
1
1) Press   * to 
select US TV 
PROGRAMS.
2) Press SET  to set 
“ON” or “OFF.”
US TV PROGRAMS Ratings
If LOCK menu is not displayed, do “Enter 
Secret Code” steps on page 28.
US   MOV I ES                       : OFF
       CHANGE   SETT I NGS
US  TV   PROGRAMS         : OFF
       CHANGE   SETT I NGS
DVD  LOCK                        : OFF
       CHANGE   SETT I NGS  SELECT :                  SET : SET   END       : ACT I ON   
           LOCK    
 NEXT   PAGE
2
1) Press    to select 
CHANGE 
SETTINGS.
2) Press SET  to 
display screen.
  SELECT :                  SET : SET   END       : ACT I ON   
           LOCK    
 NEXT   PAGE
US   MOV I ES                       : OFF
       CHANGE   SETT I NGS
US  TV   PROGRAMS         : OFF
       CHANGE   SETT I NGS
DVD  LOCK                        : OFF
       CHANGE   SETT I NGS
NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS
Some TV shows, such as news, sports, weather, 
bulletins, emergency information usually have no 
ratings.
3
1) Press   to select 
VIEW NR 
PROGRAMS?.
2) Press SET  to set 
“YES” or “NO.”TV-YTV-Y7
TV-GTV-PGTV-1 4
TV-MA
FV
V
     S    L     D
V     S    L     D
V     S    L
UNLOCKEDV I EW  NR  PROGRAMS?   :      YES
CONTA
 I NS  NO  RAT I NGSELECT :                  SET : SETEND       : ACT I ON    
  You may select from standard TV ratings (chart 1), or  customize to a speci  c content rating (chart 2).
4
Press  to select 
and  SET  to set ratings 
to be blocked.
(See ratings charts on 
this page.)
  Ratings highlighted in 
green will be blocked. 
Ratings in white letters 
will not be blocked.
V I EW  NR  PROGRAMS?   :      YES
FOR  ALL   CH I LDRENSELECT :                   SET : SETEND       : ACT I ON   
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-GTV-PGTV-1 4
TV-MA
FV
V
     S    L     D
V     S    L     D
V     S    L
UNLOCKED
5
Press ACTION  three times to exit this mode.
  “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting 
menu. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian 
discs or broadcasts.
V-Chip Control Feature (continued) 
FV Fantasy Violence
V Violence
S Sexual SituationsL Adult Language
D Sexually Suggestive Dialogue
TV-Y FOR ALL CHILDREN: Content speci  cally geared to young 
viewers ages 2-6.
TV-Y7 FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER:  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.
TV-PG    PARENTAL GUIDANCE: 
May contain infrequent coarse 
language, limited violence, some 
suggestive sexual dialogue and 
situations.
TV-14 PARENTS CAUTIONED:  May contain sophisticated themes, 
sexual situations, strong language, 
and more intense violence.
TV-MA MATURE AUDIENCE:  May contain mature themes, profane 
language, graphic violence, and 
sexual situations.
■ “ON” ➞ V-Chip Control is activated.
■  “OFF” ➞ V-Chip Control is deactivated.
Note
Process of V-Chip Control Feature
Setup
BlockingEnter Code
Note