Panasonic Tv Dvd Vcr Combination Pv Df203 Operating Instructions

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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.
  Repeat Play
Set to see a recording over and over.
PLAY REPEAT  ON
To turn “ON,”press PLAY/REPEAT on the unit repeatedly in 
Playback mode to select “REPEAT ON.”
To turn “OFF,”repeat above to select “REPEAT OFF.”
  Playback repeats when tape end is reached or 
an unrecorded portion longer than 30 seconds is 
detected.
  For repeat play in DVD mode, see page 51.
Note
PLAY/REPEAT 
						

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Tape Operation (continued)
  Zero Search
To quickly return to a speci c tape counter 
location. 
1
2
Press STOP.
4
5 3
Continue playback, rewind, or fast 
forward.
Press COUNTER 
RESET at the 
desired position to 
reset to “0:00:00.”
Press DISPLAY* during playback to 
display the Counter.
Press CM/ZERO in stop mode to start 
ZERO SEARCH.
0 : 00 : 00SLP
PLAY  12 : 00   PM
  Unit goes into FF or REW mode and stops at the 
last point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.
DISPLAY
STOP
CM/ZERO
COUNTER
RESET 
						

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Advanced Operation
Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in 
Playback mode.
  Commercial Skip
By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback mode you 
can skip over 1 to 3 minutes of recorded tape in just a few 
seconds.
  No indication appears.
■  Auto Shut Off 
No broadcast signal in TV mode (Only when Weak Signal 
Display is set to OFF.), DVD stops, or blank tape is played 
for 5 minutes. 
➞ Power turns off   This feature is canceled if any button is pressed during above 
conditions.
■  Auto Playback
Insert a tape in Power off mode ➞ Power turns on    Playback begins if tape has no record tab.
■  Auto Rewind (except for Recording)
Tape reaches its end ➞ Rewind, ➞ Stop 
■  Playback Auto Eject (Repeat Play is “OFF”)
Tape with no record tab reaches its end ➞ Rewind, ➞ Stop, ➞ Eject
Auto Operation Functions
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the 
remote and try the button again.
OFF
1st  Press       1 min skip
2nd  Press       2 min skip
3rd  Press       3 min skip 
						

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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 
ADD/DLT
ACTION
SELECT      
SET
Special VCR Features
Notes
 It is necessary to enter TV 
mode by pressing TV/VCR 
before selecting “CH” on the 
MAIN MENU.
 Check List 
						

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Advanced Operation
  VCR Lock
All operations are prohibited except Timer 
recording and tape eject. Useful for families with 
small children.
In Stop mode, hold 
down REC on 
the unit without a 
cassette inserted for 7 
seconds to turn “ON.” 
(Please ignore “NO 
CASSETTE” warning.)
Repeat above with or 
without cassette to turn 
“OFF.”
  VCR Lock is canceled automatically after about 24 
hours if clock is set.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on 
the remote and try the button again.
VCR  LOCK  ACT I VATED
VCR  LOCK  OFF 
REC 
						

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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
  Some rental movies do not include V-Chip 
data.
  DO NOT forget your secret code.
  Once ratings are set, restricted tapes or 
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 37-38).
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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NUMBER
key
CLEAR
SELECT      
SET
ACTION
V-Chip Control Feature 
Notes 
						

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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 36.
■ “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 TV/VCR 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 Setup (page 38).
Or, press ACTION three times to exit.
  “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip 
setting menu. Not necessary except when viewing 
Canadian tapes 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 36.
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 
tapes or broadcasts.
V-Chip Control Feature (continued) 
FV Fantasy Violence
V Violence
S Sexual Situations
L 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.Process of V-Chip Control Feature
Setup
BlockingEnter Code
Note
Note 
						

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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.
  Blocking Message
  If a program or movie 
exceeds the ratings you 
have set, a message 
will appear on a black 
background and sound is 
muted.

To View a Blocked Program/Movie
[Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control]
Enter your secret code (ACCESS CODE) in the 
Blocking Message screen.
  V-Chip Control is reactivated when power is turned off 
or power failure occurs.
[Deactivate V-Chip Control]
Enter your secret code (steps 1-3 page 36). Then, 
set US MOVIES and/or US TV PROGRAMS to 
“OFF” using 
    and SET. (Ratings set on pages 
37 and 38 is retained and will be in effect when 
V-Chip Control is activated again.)
CH08
RAT
 I NG : PG-1 3ACCESS  CODE                   ----
PROGRAM  RAT I NG    EXCEEDED
ENTER   : 
0-9
SELECT      
SET
ACTION
DISPLAY
Process of V-Chip Control Feature
SetupBlocking
Enter Code 
						

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With the proper audio mode 
setting, your unit can:
 Record and playback MTS stereo broadcast 
(main language) in stereo Hi-Fi. Stereo sound is 
recorded on the left and right audio tracks and 
on the video portion of a tape.
  Record and playback a monaural broadcast 
(main language) or SAP (Secondary Audio 
Program, usually in a second language) on the 
Hi-Fi tracks for better quality monaural sound.
  Playback non-Hi-Fi tapes in monaural.
  Audio Mode for Playback
Choose the type of sound track for playback.
Choose audio mode to match recording type.
1
See the “Playback a Tape” section on page 
18 to playback the tape.
  Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo will playback with true 
stereo sound. Standard stereo tapes will playback with 
monaural sound.
  To listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback, the unit AUDIO (L/R) 
jacks must be connected to a stereo amp and speakers.
  There may be a difference in audio level between Hi-Fi 
and normal audio playback.
2
 This screen appears when you press AUDIO during 
playback.
Press AUDIO* 
repeatedly (each press 
within 5 seconds) to 
select desired mode.H I F I  ( L / R )
H I F I  ( L )
H I F I  ( R )NORMAL
1
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the audio 
mode according to the type of broadcast to be 
recorded.
  The Audio mode selected stays in effect until it is 
changed.
See the “Record On a Tape” section on page 
18 to do a recording.
2
  Audio Mode for Recording
SELECT   
  
SET
VOL+/-
MUTE
SURROUND/
VSS
ACTION
AUDIO
Audio Features
Notes
  Select “HIFI (L/R),” to listen to a regular Hi Fi Stereo 
recording.
Select “HIFI (L)” or “HIFI (R)” to listen only to the left or right 
channel of a stereo recording. This is commonly used for 
Karaoke, music on one channel and vocal on the other.
Select “NORMAL” for linear stereo playback from a 
recorded tape with Hi Fi disabled.