Panasonic PV-27DF25ND Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic PV-27DF25ND Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic PV-27DF25ND Operating Instructions Manual

27" diagonal pureflat™ picture tube tv/dvd combination pv-27df25nd operating manual

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This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-20DF25 and PV-27DF25.
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Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Illustrations in this manual show the PV-27DF25. Fea tures may vary, so please read care ful ly. TV / DVD Combination Operating Instructions PV-20DF25/PV-27DF25 MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK *Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions. Partner, Panasonic Corporation of North America NERGY...
  • Page 2: Started Before Using

    Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions/Mesures De Sécurité

    Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOIS TURE. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT IN WALL SOCKET. FULLY INSERT. AVERTISSEMENT : AFIN DE PRÉVENIR TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU DE CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL À...
  • Page 4: Important Safeguards And Precautions

    For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo USING THE UNIT Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location, refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these safe guards.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Before Using ... 2 Started Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité ... 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS ... 4 Information ... 6 Location of Controls ... 8 Operation Connections ... 10 Tuning TV ... 13 TV Operation ... 16 MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System ...
  • Page 6: Information

    (see “Manual Clock Setting” on page 14). • Keep these time changes in mind when pro gram ming the unit for timer recording. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Information (Disc) Discs that can be played...
  • Page 7: Disc Handling

    Read the disc’s instructions carefully. DVD-R discs Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized* on a Panasonic DVD video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit. DVD-RAM discs DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able to play them.
  • Page 8: Location Of Controls

    Set ON TIMER or SLEEP TIMER. 17 RETURN Returns to DVD menu screen. 18 DVD Set to DVD mode. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 19 TV 20 NUMBER Keys ADD/DELETE/ CLEAR 22 MENU / PLAY LIST...
  • Page 9 Unit Buttons Front View <Model PV-27DF25 unit shown> Built In Equipped with 2 front Speakers speakers. Connect an ear phone or 2 Phones Jack headphones. Video Input Connect from other Connector 2 component. (LINE 2) Audio Input Connect from other Connector 2 component.
  • Page 10: Connections

    For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Connecting the “1, 2” AV Input Terminals...
  • Page 11: Digital Connection

    Connecting the Audio Output Terminal Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog. WARNING Don’t place the unit on amplifier or equipment that may become hot.
  • Page 12 Analog connection Connect an analog amplifier to enjoy high-quality stereo sound with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo IMPORTANT NOTE: Caution for optical digital audio output connector: • Be sure to refer to page 43 regarding output settings of Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM.
  • Page 13: Tuning Tv

    Tuning TV EJECT POWER ACTION SELECT ▲▼◄►/ CH ▲▼ STOP POWER SKIP Ι ◄ ◄ STOP Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on. Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet. Press POWER on the Remote Control or unit.
  • Page 14 Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen. Press ▲▼ to select “AUTO CLOCK SET,” then press SET. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Manual Clock Setting Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼◄► to select “CLOCK.”...
  • Page 15 Time Zone Adjust (Only when Auto Clock is set.) Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼◄► to select “CLOCK.” Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen. Press ▲▼ to select “TIME ZONE ADJUST” and press SET to subtract or add hour(s) as necessary. Press ACTION twice to exit.
  • Page 16: Tv Operation

    TV CH 69 and CABLE CH 125 represent the highest channels in memory. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Method 2: Press INPUT. The display will change as follows. NUMBER...
  • Page 17 Rapid Tune Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching. Audio Mute Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound. Press again to restore the previous sound level. Surround Sound System You can hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using just the unit’s two front speakers.
  • Page 18: Mts Broadcast / Tv Stereo System

    • Each press of AUDIO will change the audio mode as shown below. • “SAP” is selected with first press of AUDIO. < Example > For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays.
  • Page 19: Tv Timer Features

    TV Timer Features DISPLAY SELECT ▲▼◄►/ TIMER ON-TIMER Indicator ON-TIMER This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 2 modes (TV or Disc.) Press TIMER to display SET TIMER screen. Press ▲▼ to select “ON TIMER.” Press SET to display ON TIMER screen.
  • Page 20: Closed Caption System

    Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.” Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press ▲▼ to select “CAPTION”. Press SET to display CAPTION screen.
  • Page 21 Caption On Mute Feature Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.” Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. Press ▲▼ to select “CAPTION”. Press SET to display CAPTION screen.
  • Page 22: Video / Audio Setting

    Press ▲▼ to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.” Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press ▲▼ to select “VIDEO MENU.” Press SET repeatedly to select desired mode.
  • Page 23 Video Adjustment Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.” Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. Press ▲▼ to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.” Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen. Press ▲▼ to select “VIDEO ADJUST.” Press SET to display VIDEO ADJUST screen.
  • Page 24: V-Chip Control Features

    Press ▲▼◄► to select “LOCK.” Press SET to display LOCK screen. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press NUMBER keys to enter your secret code. • Take care that you are not observed entering the secret code.
  • Page 25 If LOCK menu is not displayed, perform “Enter Secret Code” steps on page 24. US MOVIES Ratings Press ▲▼ to select “US MOVIES.” • “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip settings menu. Please refer to page 26 for more details on Canadian tapes or broadcasts. Press SET to set “ON”...
  • Page 26 Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with Canadian French Language Ratings. Or, press ACTION three times to exit. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Canadian French Language Ratings Press ▲▼ to select “NEXT PAGE.”...
  • Page 27 US MOVIES Ratings Chart GENERAL AUDIENCE: All ages admitted. PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Some material may not be suitable for children. PARENTS CAUTIONED: PG-13 Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. RESTRICTED: Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult. OVER AGE 17 ONLY: NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted.
  • Page 28: Display Features

    Power turns off. Note: • This feature is canceled if any button is pressed during above conditions. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo TV Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay.
  • Page 29: Disc Operation Basic Disc Operation

    Basic Disc Operation OPEN / CLOSE POWER DISPLAY SELECT ▲▼◄►/ SKIP- Ι◄◄ STOP STILL SEARCH◄◄ / SLOW- AUDIO If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Play Disc Press POWER on the remote or unit.
  • Page 30 • Starting forward/reverse search during play started from menu on Video CDs may recall menu. Press PLAY to release. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Forward/Reverse Chapter/Track Skip DVD-V Press SKIP+ ► ► Ι or SKIP- Ι Ι ◄ ◄ during play.
  • Page 31 • When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. RESUME Function DVD-V The unit memorizes the point where STOP is pressed (STOP ► display on screen).
  • Page 32 • When disc is removed, subtitles revert to initial setting language. If the initial language is not recorded on the disc, the disc’s priority language will appear. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Information Display DVD-V When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show disc information and unit information.
  • Page 33: Dvd-Ram Operation

    DVD-RAM Operation POWER SELECT ▲▼◄►/ STOP You can enjoy playing your personally recorded/edited DVD- RAM discs on this unit. Note: • This unit was designed for playback only. DVD-RAM recording is not possible. Play a DVD-RAM Press POWER on the remote or unit. Press DVD to set remote to DVD mode.
  • Page 34 Example 2: To select No. 2, press 2. Press PLAYLIST to clear Play List menu. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Direct Navigator If the DVD-RAM features Direct Navigator, a list of recorded titles is displayed.
  • Page 35: Disc Operation -Using Information Screen

    Disc Operation -Using Information Screen- DISPLAY SELECT ▲▼◄►/ Disc information screen 1 DVD-V Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to display “On- Screen Display.” Press ▲▼ to select an item. Press SET to enter selected item. Change the item by pressing ▲▼...
  • Page 36 REPEAT:DISC REPEAT:OFF b.SURROUND MODE: See page 40. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Disc information screen 3 Press DISPLAY in Play or T R A C K : 1 2 T I M E : 0 0 : 0 0 : 2 3 Stop mode to display “On-...
  • Page 37 • When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Disc information screen 4 Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to display “On- Screen Display.”...
  • Page 38: Special Disc Operation

    MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼ to select “PLAY MODE.” Press SET to display PLAY MODE screen. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press ▲▼ to select “PROGRAM PLAY.” Press SET to display screen. NUMBER keys CLEAR Press ▲▼◄►...
  • Page 39 • When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Program Repeat Play Do steps 1-11 on page 38. Press DISPLAY to display Disc Information screen. Press DISPLAY again to display Unit Information screen.
  • Page 40 Press ACTION twice to return to the normal screen. Note: • DVD Volume Adjust works only when sound is in Dolby Digital. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) DVD-V Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only.
  • Page 41: Settings For Dvd Operation

    Settings for DVD Operation ACTION SELECT ▲▼◄►/ Disc Languages DVD-V To select and set the language of the audio soundtrack, subtitles, or title/DVD menus for all discs to be played. Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲▼◄► to select “DVD.” Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU.
  • Page 42 German 6869 Greek 6976 Greenlandic 7576 Guarani 7178 Gujarati 7185 Hausa 7265 Hebrew 7387 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Language Code Hindi 7273 Hungarian 7285 Icelandic 7383 Indonesian 7378 Interlingua 7365 Irish...
  • Page 43: Dolby Digital

    • When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Selecting AUDIO OUTPUT DVD-V Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of the unit.
  • Page 44 “AUTO” on some discs. Press ACTION twice to exit this mode. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Selecting TV MODE DVD-V Set the screen display style for widescreen video material playback.
  • Page 45: Information Warning And Instruction Displays

    Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions. If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY set...
  • Page 46: Before Requesting Service

    1-800-211-PANA(7262). To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CORRECTION Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
  • Page 47: Guía Rápida De Uso En Español

    Guía rápida de uso en español IMPORTANTES PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD ADVERTENCIA PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE GOLPES ELÉCTRICOS, INCENDIOS, HERIDAS O DAÑOS A ESTE PRODUCTO, LEA Y GUARDE TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Y FUNCIONAMIENTO. TENGA EN CUENTA TODAS LAS ADVERTENCIAS INDICADAS EN EL MANUAL Y EN EL PRODUCTO.
  • Page 48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Conexión del terminal de entrada AV Conecta videograbadores y otros equipos periféricos...
  • Page 49 Selección del modo de entrada Método 1: Presione CH ▲ ▼. La exhibición cambiará de la siguiente manera. LINEA2 (TV) (CABLE) (TV) CH69 (CABLE) CH125 LINEA1 Método 2: Presione INPUT. La exhibición cambiará de la siguiente manera. LINEA1 LINEA2 SINTONIZADOR Método 3: 1 Presione ACTION para acceder al MENU PRINCIPAL.
  • Page 50 Presione TITLE, MENU o RETURN. 7 Presione OPEN/CLOSE para expulsar el disco. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Uso de las teclas NUMBER DVD-V Cuando se usan teclas NUMBER en el modo de disco, el funcionamiento es diferente que en el modo de televisión.
  • Page 51 Idioma de la banda sonora DVD-V Puede cambiar el idioma de la banda sonora, seleccionado en los ajustes de funcionamiento del DVD, a un idioma diferente, si está disponible. 1 Presione AUDIO en el modo de reproducción para exhibir la selección de audio en la pantalla.
  • Page 52: Limited Warranty

    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)
  • Page 53: Customer Services Directory

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 54: Specifications

    Note: • Designs and spec i fi ca tions are sub ject to change without no tice. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 20 inch, measured diagonally pure flat Picture Tube (PV-20DF25) 27 inch, measured diagonally pure flat Picture Tube (PV-27DF25)
  • Page 55: Index

    Index Accessories ... 2 ACTION button ... 8 AC Power Plug ... 9 ADD/DELETE/CLEAR button ... 8 Add or Delete a Channel ...14 ANGLE button ... 8 Audio Adjustment ... 23 AUDIO button ... 8 Audio Input Connector 1 ... 9 Audio Input Connector 2 ...
  • Page 56 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Printed in Indonesia Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 LSQT0906 A San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985...

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