Panasonic Tv Dvd Vcr Combination Pv Df204 Operating Instructions

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VCR 
Operation
2 Press CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys to 
Select Channel.
•  For “LINE” input, see page 22.
3  Press SPEED to select recording 
speed (see page 8).
4  Press REC to start recording.
•  You cannot view another channel during 
recording.
•  It is not possible to record from DVD/CD to VHS 
tape using this unit.
•  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.

						

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1  Press SEARCH in Playback or Stop 
mode to display INDEX SEARCH 
screen, and then press NUMBER 
keys to select the recording number.
Go directly to the desired recording.
•  If Index Search is started very close to an 
index mark, that index mark may not be 
counted in the search.
3  Play begins at search end. To search 
forward or back 1 index, press FF or 
REW while screen below is displayed 
(10 seconds).
NOTE: ↓ indicates start points of each recording. Example 2:
To cancel, press PLAY.
6 157234
175 34 62
Example 1:
To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.
To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.
INDEX SEARCH
ENTER INDEX NUMBER :1
USING 1-9 KEYS
FORWARD SEARCH :FF
REVERSE SEARCH :REW
EXIT :SEARCH
INDEX SEARCH
FORWARD SEARCH :FF
REVERSE SEARCH :REW
Ta p e  O p e r a t i o n
  Index Search
Note
2  Press FF or REW to start search.
NUMBER 
keys
ACT ION
SET SELECT
▲▼ ◄ ► DISPLAY
STOP
AU DIOPLAY
FF / SLOW+
COUNTER 
RESET REW/SLOW-
CM / ZERO
SEARCH
Search System is ...
Each time a recording is made, an invisible 
index mark is placed on the tape. When 
timer recordings are made, program index 
and information are also included. These 
index marks can be used to access or 
scan recordings.
PLAY / R EPEAT 
						

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VCR 
Operation
Set to see a recording over and over.

						

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5  Press PROG to end the program. To 
Enter More Programs, press ▲▼ to 
select and SET to set a blank 
program number, and then repeat 
step 4.
6  Press PROG twice to exit this mode. 1  Press PROG to display SET 
PROGRAM screen.
2 Press ▲▼ to select “TIMER 
PROGRAMMING.”
3  Press SET to display screen.
•  If a program is already in memory, press ▲▼, 
and SET to select an unused program 
number.
Repeat step 4 to set:•  Start time, stop time
•  Channel (or LINE for outside source)
• Speed (
SP, SLP)
•  If you’re using a cable box, make sure that it 
is tuned to the desired channel and the power 
is left on for timer recording.
•  PROG TIMER Indicator lights up on the unit.
SET PROGRAM
TIMER PROGRAMMING
ON TIMER
SLEEP TIMER: 0
SELECT: SET:SET
END :PROG
Timer Recording
  Set Up to Programs
SET SELECT
▲▼ ◄ ►
STOP
ADD/DLT
PROG
You can set up to 8 programs to be 
recorded while you are away.
P DT START STOP CH SPD
1-- --:-- --:-- -- --
2----:----:-- -- --
3----:----:-- -- --
4----:----:-- -- --
SELECT: SET:SET
END :PROG
P DT START STOP CH SPD
110 9:00a12:00p 08 SP
2----:----:-- -- --
3----:----:-- -- --
4----:----:-- -- --
SET COMPLETED
CANCEL:ADD/DLT
SELECT: SET:SET
END :PROG
4 Press ▲▼ to select and SET or ◄► 
to set the recording DATE.
•  1~31 = One time 
•  DAILY (day) = Monday~Friday
•  WEEKLY (SU~SA) = Same time once a week
Example:
To d a y ’s  
Date
WEEKLY
(SA)
7
WEEKLY
(MO)
8
31
1
6
WEEKLY
(SU)
DA I LY
(day)
PROG TIMER Indicator 
						

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VCR 
Operation
P DT START STOP CH SPD
1 10 9:00a12:00p 08 SP
2day11:00a11:30a125 SP
312 8:00p 9:30p L1 SLP
4 -- --:-- --:-- -- --
CANCEL:ADD/DLT
SELECT: SET:SET
EXIT :PROG
P DT START STOP CH SPD
1-- --:-- --:-- -- --
2day11:00a11:30a125 SP
312 8:00p 9:30p L1 SLP
4----:----:-- -- --
SELECT: SET:SET
END :PROG
Hold down STOP for a few seconds to 
cancel the Timer Recording.
•  Any future daily or weekly recordings will be 
per formed as programmed.
  Cancel a Timer Re cord ing:
(Recording is in progress)
5  Press PROG twice to exit this mode.

						

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Special VCR Features
Insert a tape in Power off mode.
Power turns on, → Play.
•  Playback begins if tape has no record tab.
Tape reaches its end
Rewind, → Stop.
Tape with no record tab reaches its end
Rewind, → Stop, → Eject. (except for Recording)
(Repeat Play must be “OFF”)
  Auto Playback
 
Auto Rewind
 
Playback Auto Eject
Note
SET SELECT
▲▼ ◄ ►
ACT IONTRACKING
REC 
						

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VCR 
Operation
All operations are prohibited except Timer 
recording and tape eject. Useful for families 
with small children.
Repeat above with or without cassette to 
turn “OFF.”
•  VCR Lock is canceled automatically after about 
24 hours if clock is set.
In Stop mode, hold down REC on the unit 
without a cassette inserted for 7 seconds 
to turn “ON.”
(Please ignore “NO CASSETTE” warning.)
VCRLOCKACTIVATED
VCRLOCK OFF
  VCR Lock
Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts 
for optimum picture quality.
Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode 
to reduce picture noise. Press the 3 or 6 
number key on the remote control or CH ▲▼ 
on the unit until the picture clears up. To 
return to Auto Tracking, press POWER off, 
then on again a few seconds later.
In Still mode, the 3 or 6 number key on the 
remote control or CH ▲▼ on the unit operate 
as a V-Lock control to reduce jitter.
  Digital Auto Tracking
 
Manual Tracking Control
 
V- Lock Control
Note 
						

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1
Insert pre- recorded 
tape.Insert blank tape with 
record tab.
•  Dubbing tapes protected 
with Copy Guard will 
have poor quality results.
2
3
4Press PLAY, then press PAUSE at 
starting point to put in Standby mode.
Press PLAY to start dubbing.
Playing Source unit start playback.
Press STOP to stop dubbing.Select “LINE” mode.
See page 22 “Selecting Input Mode”.
Press REC, then press STILL/PAUSE 
immediately to put in Standby mode.
Press STILL/PAUSE to start dubbing.
Editing starts recording.
Press STOP to stop dubbing.
Refer to page 15 “Connecting the “1, 2” Input Terminal” before you operate it.
(Perform operation of steps 3 and 4 on both units at same time.) Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright 
infringement.
  Copy Your Tapes (Dub bing)
Playback (Source) unitRecording (Editing) unit
IMPORTANT
•  Please note that some tapes cannot be dubbed on this unit. Also, it is not possible to dub DVD/CD to 
VHS tape using this unit.Note 
						

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TV / VCR 
Operation
V-Chip Control Features
1  Press ACTION to display MAIN 
MENU.
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a 
blocked program or change rating settings.
•  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.
•  Step 5 not necessary when changing rating.
6  Press SET to display Ratings menu 
(see pages 40- 44). Or press ACTION 
twice to exit. 4  Press NUMBER keys to enter your 
secret code.
•  Take care that you are not observed entering 
the secret code.
■ To Make Corrections
a. Press ◄ repeatedly to move the 
cursor.
b. Press NUMBER keys to make the 
correction.
2 Press ▲▼ ◄ ► to select “LOCK.”
3  Press SET to display LOCK screen.
MAIN MENU
DVD LOCK LANGUAGE
TV CLOCK CH
SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION
LOCK
ENTER 4-DIGIT CODE
**--
ENTER :0-9
END :ACTION
  Enter Secret Code
Notes
 
Changing your secret code
You will need your current code.
1 While this OSD (on screen display) is 
displayed, press ADD/DLT (CLEAR) to 
clear current code.
2  Enter new secret code.
SELECT
▲▼ ◄ ► ACT ION
SET
ADD/DLT
(CLEAR)
NUMBER 
keys
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, US TV 
PROGR AMS Ratings, Canadian English 
Language Ratings and Canadian French 
Language Ratings.
LOCK
CONFIRM 4-DIGIT CODE
****
****
RECOGNIZED
CHANGE CODE:ADD/DLT
CONTINUE:SET
END :ACTION
LOCK
ENTER 4-DIGIT CODE
****
RECOGNIZED
CHANGE CODE:ADD/DLT
CONTINUE:SET
END :ACTION
5  Enter same code again for 
confirmation. 
						

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1 Press ▲▼ to select “US MOVIES.”
•  “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip 
settings menu. Please refer to pages 42- 43 
for more details on Canadian tapes or 
broadcasts.
If LOCK menu is not displayed, perform 
“Enter Secret Code” steps on page 39.
ON:
V-Chip Control is activated.
OFF:
V-Chip Control is deactivated.
3 Press ▲▼ to 
select “CHANGE 
SETTINGS.”
4  Press SET to 
display screen.
5 Press ▲▼ to select “VIEW NR 
PROGR AMS?.”
6  Press SET to set “YES” or “NO.”
NR (Not Rated) PROGR AMS:
Some movies, such as old movies or 
foreign movies have no ratings.
7 Press ▲▼ to select and SET to set 
ratings to be blocked.
8  Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK 
menu and continue with US TV 
PROGRAMS Ratings (page 41). Or, 
press ACTION three times to exit.
LOCK
US MOVIES :OFF
CHANGE SETTINGS
US TV PROGRAMS :OFF
CHANGE SETTINGS
NEXT PAGE
SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION
LOCK
US MOVIES :OFF
CHANGE SETTINGS
US TV PROGRAMS :OFF
CHANGE SETTINGS
NEXT PAGE
SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION
VIEW NR PROGRAMS? : YES
GUNLOCKED
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
CONTAINS NO RATING
SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION
VIEW NR PROGRAMS? : YES
G UNLOCKED
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
GENERAL AUDIENCE
SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION
  US MOVIES Ratings
NUMBER 
keys
ACT ION
SET
SELECT
▲▼ ◄ ►
GGENER AL AUDIENCE:
All ages admitted.
PGPARENTAL GUIDANCE:
Some material may not be suitable for 
children.
PG-13PA R E NT S CAUT I O N E D :
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:
2  Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.”