Panasonic Tv Dvd Vcr Combination Pv Df205 Operating Instructions

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TV Operation
Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE 
button is pressed for silence.
1  Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
Note:•  When a disc supporting closed captions is used, the subtitle and the 
closed caption may overlap. In this case, turn the subtitle or caption mode 
off. (See page 39.)
2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.”
3  Press SET to display SET UP TV screen.
10  Press ACTION three times to return to the normal 
screen.
11  Press MUTE to mute the sound and display closed 
captioning.
•  To cancel, press MUTE again.
4 Press ▲▼ to select “CAPTION”.
5  Press SET to display CAPTION screen.
6 Press ▲▼ to select “CAPTION MODE.”
7  Press SET repeatedly to select “OFF.”
8 Press ▲▼ to select “CC ON MUTE.”
9  Press SET repeatedly to select desired mode.•  The caption may be broadcast over CAP C1 or C2.
 
Caption On Mute Feature
 
Recording and Playing Back 
a Closed Caption/Text Program
NOCAP C1
CAP C2

						

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Video / Audio Setting
1  Perform steps 1 - 5 at left.
2 Press ▲▼ to select “AUDIO MENU.”
3  Press SET to select desired mode.
4  Press ACTION three times to end setup.
Notes:•  The effects of this feature on the signal are not output to the Audio/Video 
Output Connector.
•  When AUDIO MENU mode is “AUTO,” the AUDIO ADJUST setting will be 
“STANDARD.”
•  AUDIO MENU settings remain in memory.
•  VIDEO MENU settings do not remain in memory.
6 Press ▲▼ to select “VIDEO MENU.”
7  Press SET repeatedly to select desired mode.
8  Press ACTION three times to end setup.
NORMALFactory setting.
MOVIE Picture is adjusted for a movie-like feel.
NIGHT Color and picture intensity are adjusted to be 
easier on the eyes for night viewing.
This feature allows easy setting of picture and sound suitable for 
each program source.
1  Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.”
3  Press SET to display SET UP TV screen.
4 Press ▲▼ to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.”
5  Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen.
MUSICSound suited to music.
(Factory setting)
SPEECHSound suited to dialogue.
NORMAL
AUTO[Audio AGC (Auto Gain Control)] The sound level is 
automatically adjusted to suit the program source.
Low StandardHigh Volume level
TV TVCDAUDIO MENU : NORMAL
Volume level
Low StandardHigh
TV TVCDAUDIO MENU : AUTO
MOVIESound suited to movies.
 
Video Menu
 
Audio Menu
SET UP TV
CAPTION
INPUT SELECT :TUNER
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
DVD VOL ADJUST :+2
SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
VIDEO MENU :NORMAL
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO MENU :MUSIC
AUDIO ADJUST
SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION
MAIN MENU
DVD LOCK LANGUAGE
TV CLOCK CH
SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
VIDEO MENU :NORMAL
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO MENU :MUSIC
AUDIO ADJUST
SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION
ACTION
SELECT
▲▼◄►/
SET 
						

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TV Operation
1  Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.”
3  Press SET to display SET UP TV 
screen.
4 Press ▲▼ to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.”
5  Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen.
6 Press ▲▼ to select “VIDEO ADJUST.”
7  Press SET to display VIDEO ADJUST screen.
8 Press ▲▼ to select an item.
9 Press ◄► to adjust.

						

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Before using the VCR
1  Insert a tape.•  The unit power comes on automatically.
To prevent tape jam,
remove loose or peeling labels from tapes.
Record tab DISPLAY
STOP
STILL/
PAUSE
AUDIO
REC
SPEEDInsert 
a tapeCH▲▼ REC STOP / 
EJECT TV/VCR
CH▲▼
NUMBER 
keys
  Before using VCR Functions
1  Confirm that tape is inserted.
2 Press TV/VCR.
 
Inserting a Tape

						

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VCR Operation
Recording Television Programs
2 Press CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys to Select Channel.•  For “LINE” input, see page 16.
3  Press SPEED to select recording speed.•  Selected speed is displayed.
4  Press REC to start recording.•  You cannot view another channel during recording.
1  Insert a tape with record tab.•  The unit power comes on automatically.
SP   = Standard Play
SLP  = Super Long Play
Notes:
•  Refer to “Audio Mode for Playback” on page 28.
•  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.
Choose audio mode to match recording type.
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.
•  Refer to “MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System” on page 18.
2  See the “Record On a Tape” section to do a 
recording.
  Record On a Tape
 
Audio Mode for Recording
1  Press STOP to stop recording.
 
Stop Recording
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. Only use tapes with the 
 mark in this unit.
Tape Speed SettingType of Video Cassette
T60 T120 T160
SP (Standard Play) 1 Hour 2 Hours2 Hours
40 Minutes
SLP (Super Long 
Play)3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours

						

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5  Press PROG to set 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.•  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.
1  Press PROG to display SET 
PROGRAM screen.
2 Press ▲▼ to select “TIMER 
PROGRAMMING.” 
Repeat step 4 to set:•  Start time, stop time
•  Channel (or LINE for outside source)
•  Speed (SP, SLP)
  Set up to 8 Programs
You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are 
away.
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:
Today’s Date
WEEKLY
(SA)
7
WEEKLY
(MO)
8
31
1
6
WEEKLY
(SU)
DAILY
(day)
3  Press SET to display screen.•  If a program is already in memory, press ▲▼, and SET to select an 
unused program number.
  Timer Recording
5  Press PROG twice to exit this mode.

						

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VCR Operation
Playing VCR
2  Press PLAY to play a tape.•  If tape has no record tab (see page 6), auto play begins.
a. Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-.
b. Press PLAY to release.
• FF and REW search speed may vary depending on current 
tape position.
• After 10 minutes in search mode, unit returns to Play mode 
to protect the tape and the video heads.
Press STOP.

						

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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.
Note:
•  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:

						

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VCR Operation
Insert a tape in Power off mode.
Power turns on, → Play.
Note:
•  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
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
1  Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in 
Playback mode.
By pressing CM/ZERO in Playback mode you can skip over 1, 2, 
or 3 minutes of recorded tape as desired.
Note:
•  No indication appears.
  Commercial Skip
1st Press
1 min skip
OFF
2nd Press
2 min skip
3rd Press
3 min skip
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.”
Note:
•  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 
						

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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 starts playback.
Press STOP to stop dubbing.Select “LINE” mode.
See page 16 “Selecting Input Mode”.
Press REC, then press STILL/PAUSE immediately to put in 
Standby mode.
Press STILL/PAUSE to start dubbing.
Editing unit starts recording.
Press STOP to stop dubbing. Refer to page 10 “Connecting the “1, 2” Input Terminal” before you perform this operation.
(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.
Playback (Source) unitRecording (Editing) unit
IMPORTANT
Note:•  Please note that some tapes cannot be dubbed on this unit. Also, it is not possible to dub DVD/CD/Video CD to VHS tape using this unit.
 
Copy Your Tapes (Dub bing)