Panasonic PV-DF203 DVD VCR Combo User Manual


 
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Initial Setup
Handling precautions
• Sticking a label on the disc may impair
DVD-R playback.
• Do not attach sticker to discs. (Do not use
discs with exposed adhesive from tape or
left over peeled-off stickers.)
• Only hold disc by
edges as shown.
Fingerprints, dirt, and
scratches can cause
skipping and
distortion.
• Do not write on
label side of disc.
• Never use record
cleaning sprays,
benzine, thinner,
static electricity
prevention
liquids, or
any other
solvent.
• Be careful
not to drop
or bend
disc.
• Do not place more than 1 disc on disc tray.
• Do not try to close disc tray when disc is not
properly placed.
• Always store discs in their proper cases
when
not in use.
Angle
Some DVD discs feature scenes si mul ta ne ous ly shot from different
angles. The ANGLE button can be used to view the scene from different
angles. (ANGLE Indicator lights up on the unit when a scene recorded at
different angles is detected.)
Chapter Number
Titles are subdivided into numbered sections. You can quickly search for
a favorite scene using these numbers.
DVD
A high-density optical disc on which high-quality pictures and sound have
been digitally recorded. DVD incorporates new video compression
technology (MPEG II) and high-density recording technology which allow
entire movies to be recorded with incredible playback quality.
Playback Control
With Video CD (version 2.0), scenes or in for ma tion may be selected for
viewing or listening from an interactive menu that appears on the TV
screen.
Subtitles
Written dialogue which appears at the bottom of the screen.
Time Number
The elapsed play time from the start of a disc or title. Use to quickly fi nd
scenes. (May not work with some discs.)
Title Number
For DVD discs with two or more titles, the title is numbered as title 1, title 2,
etc.
Track Number
Numbers assigned to tracks on Video CDs and CDs to allow specifi c
tracks to be quickly located.
Video CD
CD containing picture and sound with same quality level as video tape.
This unit also supports Video CDs with playback control (version 2.0).
If disc is brought from a cold to a
warm
environment, moisture may form on
the disc
Wipe away moisture with a soft, dry,
lint-free cloth before using disc. (See
above.)
Improper disc storage
Discs could be damaged if stored or left
in areas:
• exposed to direct sunlight.
• that are humid or dusty.
• near heat (i.e. heater, radiator, etc.).
Disc Handling
Disc tray
Disc
To clean disc surface
With a soft, damp (water only) cloth,
gently wipe from the center hole to the
outer edge as shown below. (Wiping in a
circular pattern will scratch the surface.)
Defi nition of Terms
Discs that can be played
Disc type
Disc
Logo
Disc formats supported by this
unit
DVD-Video
• DVD-Video format
DVD-R
• DVD-Video formatted discs
(fi nalized*)
It may not be possible to play these
discs in all cases due to the type of
disc or condition of the recording.
Video CD
• Video-CD format
CD-DA
• CD-DA format
CD-R
• CD-DA format
• Video-CD format
• MP3/WMA/JPEG fi le and fi nalized*.
CD-RW
Discs which cannot be played with this unit
• CD-ROM
• CDV
• CVD
• CD-G
• CD-TEXT
• SACD
• Photo-CD
Discs played 8 cm (3
) or 12 cm (5
)
* A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
• DVD with Region No. other
than “1” or “ALL”
• DVD of PAL system
• DVD-ROM
• DVD-AUDIO
• DVD-RW
• DVD+RW