Operating Instructions Model No. PV-24DF62 Initial Setup TV / DVD Combination Basic Operation TV Operation Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate, or adjust this product. Please save this manual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. (Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.) LSQT0501A For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com LSQT0501_01p15.
Important Safeguards and Precautions READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT INSTALLATION An outside antenna or cable system must be properly grounded to provide some protection against built up static charges and voltage.
Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité Warning : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Avertissement : Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive.
Before Using Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your unit. Features for a Quality Picture PureFlatTM Picture Tube This unit is equipped with PureFlatTM Picture Tube. Disc Handling Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.
Table of Contents Initial Setup Important Safeguards and Precautions/Safety Precautions ......... 2 ~ 3 Before Using ........................................................................................ 4 Information ..................................................................................... 6 ~ 7 Location of Controls ...................................................................... 8 ~ 9 Basic Connections & Initial Setup ...............................................
Information Specifications Display Picture Tube: Tuner Broadcast Channels: CABLE Channels: 24 inch diagonal pure flat Picture Tube VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69 Midband A through I (14 ~ 22) Superband J through W (23 ~ 36) Hyperband AA ~ EEE (37 ~ 64) Lowband A-5 ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99) Special CABLE channel 5A (01) Ultraband 65 ~ 94, 100 ~ 125 General Power Source: Power Consumption: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power On Approx. 142 watts Power Off Approx. 2.9 watts Television System: EIA Standard NTSC color Speaker: 2 pieces (5.
Disc formats supported by this unit The unit can play back discs bearing any of the following marks: DVD 3” (8 cm) disc / 5” (12 cm) disc Video CD 3” (8 cm) disc / 5” (12 cm) disc CD 3” (8 cm) disc / 5” (12 cm) disc Discs which cannot be played with this unit • DVD with Region No. other than “1” or “ALL” • DVD of PAL system • DVD-ROM • DVD-R/DVD-RAM • CDV • CD-G • Do not try to play a Photo CD. Definition of Terms Angle Some DVD discs feature scenes simultaneously shot from different angles.
Location of Controls Remote Control Buttons (Light Tower™ Illuminated Remote Control) OPEN/CLOSE DVD Opens or closes the disc tray. Sets to DVD mode. POWER LIGHT Turn the unit on or off. See below. TV DSS/CABLE Sets the remote to control some basic DDS or Cable box functions. Sets to TV mode. OPEN/CLOSE MUTE LIGHT TIMER Mutes the sound instantly. TV CHANNEL UP/DOWN 10 TE MU Selects a channel. Sets ON TIMER or SLEEP TIMER. DSS CABLE DVD TIM ER VOLUME UP/DOWN Adjusts volume.
Front View of the Unit and Indicators Built-In SpeakerX2 PHONES Connect an earphone or headphones. Remote Sensor Aim the remote to this point. S-VIDEO IN Connector Connect from other component with S-Video. SLEEP TIMER Indicator Lights when the Sleep-Timer is set. AUDIO/VIDEO IN Connector ON TIMER Indicator Connect from other component. Lights when the On-Timer is set. POWER (See previous page.) Disc Tray Insert a disc to this tray.
Basic Connections & Initial Setup Connecting For ANT./Cable Connect the cable from Antenna/Cable to the VHF/ UHF terminal on the unit. VHF/UHF For DSS/Cable Box Connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF/ UHF terminal on the unit with a RF cable. VHF/UHF UNIT IN from ANT./CABLE Cable TV Converter Box WARNING: Overtightening "Nut type" RF coaxial cables may damage jacks. Finger tighten only. VHF/UHF IN from ANT./CABLE VHF/UHF How to do Initial Setup Press TV on the remote for TV mode.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV button on the remote and try the button again. Manual Clock Set Initial Setup If Auto Clock Set was incomplete, manually set the clock as follows. ACTION to display a Press SET CLOCK screen. OPEN/CLOSE POWER TV TV 10 SET CLOCK DST : ON TIM ER SELE CT MONTH SE TH CH R-T UNE + ADD/DLT ANGLE SUB TITLE DISPLAY TITLE MENU SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON to select the month and b Press press SET to set.
Reset Language, Channels, Clock 1 M A I N MENU LOCK LANGUAGE DVD 53 TV 1 to display MAIN MENU. CH CLOCK SELECT : END : ACT I ON 2 Press ACTION* SET : SET Clock Channels Language 1) Press select “CH.” 1) Press to select language icon. to 1) Press “CLOCK.” M A I N MENU to select M A I N MENU M A I N MENU DVD 5 TV TV 1 SET : SET SET UP CHANNEL 2) Press SET repeatedly.
Time Zone Adjust *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV button on the remote and try the button again. Initial Setup Reset all unit Memory Functions When moving unit to a new location, or if a mistake was made in the Initial Setup section. • Make sure a disc is not inserted in the unit. Time Zone Adjust (Only when Auto Clock is set.) 1) Press to select “CLOCK.” M A I N MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE 53 TV CLOCK SELECT : END : ACT I ON 1 CH SET : SET 2) Press SET.
Audio Connections ■ Unit -> Amplifier -> Speaker Do the "Speaker ON/OFF system" steps on page 47, and select "OFF". Ready Checklist Turn down the volume, then turn this unit, as well as other equipment to be connected, off before proceeding with connection. Do not block ventilation holes of any of the equipment and arrange them so that air can circulate freely. Read through the instructions before connecting other equipment. Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables.
■ Unit -> Decoder with Dolby Digital -> Amplifier -> Speaker or Initial Setup dts (digital theater systems) When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or dts are played, Dolby Digital bitstream or dts bitstream is output from the unit Optical digital audio output connector. When the unit is connected to a Dolby Digital decoder or dts decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your home. [An optical digital audio cable (optional) is required when an optional Dolby Digital decoder or dts decoder is used.
Basic DVD Operation Ready Checklist All connections are made. (See page 10.) Your unit is plugged in. If unit is connected to an audio amplifier, turn the stereo system’s power on. OPEN/CLOSE POWER TV DSS CABLE DVD 10 TE MU OPEN/ CLOSE DVD LIGHT TIM ER 10 CH UNE + R-T SUR RO UND VOL VOL CH Number Keys SUB TITLE DISPLAY 4 MENU CLEAR ENTER ANGLE TITLE TITLE SELECT SET ADD/DLT AUDIO 1 2 3 MENU Press POWER* on the remote or unit. Press DVD to select DVD mode.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. ■ Forward/Reverse rapid scene search ->Press SEARCH or SEARCH during play. ->Press PLAY to release. • Starting forward/reverse search during play started from menu on Video CDs may recall menu. • Search speed, slow at first, increases with each additional press of the button up to 5 levels.
TV Operation *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV button on the remote and try the button again. Ready Check List All connections are made. Your unit is plugged in. 1 2 Press POWER* on the remote or unit. 08 3 Use CH or number keys to select a channel. Press VOL + or VOL - to adjust volume.
MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System ® Receivable Broadcast Types Equipped with -TV Noise Reduction for true MTS ® reproduction. -TV Noise Reduction is required for good stereo separation and audio ® fidelity. is a registered trademark, and is licensed by ® Technology Licensing. The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with an “ ” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow.
Closed Caption System Closed Caption is ... This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone. Closed Caption Mode Feature 1 2 Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV button on the remote and try the button again. Caption On Mute Feature Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. OPEN/CLOSE TV MUTE DSS CABLE DVD 10 TE MU 1 2 LIGHT TIM ER CH CH UNE + R-T SU R RO UND VOL VOL Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
TV Timer Features ON-TIMER with Alarm This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 2 modes (TV, or DVD/Video CD/CD). 1 2 1) Press to select “ON TIMER.” 2) Press SET to display ON TIMER screen. SET T I MER ON T I MER SLEEP T I MER : 00 1) Press to select desired settings. 2) Press SET to set the ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode.
On-Screen Displays (OSD) *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV button on the remote and try the button again. TV Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay. Channel Current Time 1 2 : 0 0PM OPEN/CLOSE TV 10 TIM ER TIMER CH STEREO SAP MONO VOL VOL UNE + R-T SU R RO UND Receivable Broadcast Types (See page 19.
Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature Universal Remote Control is... The Remote Control may be set up to control some basic DSS or Cable box functions. The Universal Remote Control Setup 2 Setup remote. Hold down DSS CABLE and press Number Keys to enter code. OPEN/CLOSE TV 10 DVD LIGHT DSS/CABLE DSS CABLE DVD TE MU TIM ER CH SU R RO UND • For code 100 or greater, first press 100 key, then the remaining digits. E.g. for 102, press 100, then press 0, and then press 2.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV, DVD button on the remote and try the button again. DSS Brand Code Numbers Toshiba ........................................................... 90 Hitachi/ Hughes ........................................ 91, 99 Primestar ........................................................ 92 Drake .............................................................. 93 Magnavox ................................................. 94, 95 Uniden ......
Special Features *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV button on the remote and try the button again. Weak Signal Display ON/OFF When “ON” is selected, the picture is displayed even when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent. 1 2 Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU.
Special Features/V-Chip Control Feature Process of V-Chip Control Feature Speaker ON/OFF System Allows you to turn off the speaker of the unit when it is connected to external audio equipment. 1 2 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press M A I N MENU 5 TV 1 CH CLOCK SELECT : END : ACT I ON 3 SET : SET 2) Press SET to display SET UP TV screen.
V-Chip Control Feature (continued) If LOCK menu is not displayed, do “Enter Secret Code” steps on page 27. Setup US MOVIES Ratings 1 LOCK US MOV I ES : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS US TV PROGRAMS : OFF CHANGE SETT I NGS : OFF DVD LOCK CHANGE SETT I NGS NEXT PAGE SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I ON 1) Press * to select US MOVIES. 2) Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” ■ “ON” V-Chip Control is activated. ■ “OFF” V-Chip Control is deactivated.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV button on the remote and try the button again. Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking US MOVIES RATINGS Blocking Message G PG PG-13 R To View a Blocked Program/Movie [Deactivate V-Chip Control] Enter your secret code (steps 1-4 page 27). Then, set US MOVIES and/or US TV PROGRAMS to “OFF” using and SET. (Ratings set on page 28 is retained and will be in effect when V-Chip Control is activated again.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV button on the remote and try the button again. Audio/Video Menu This feature allows easy setting of picture and sound suitable for each program source. Audio Menu Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU.
Audio/Video Adjustment Video Adjustment 1 2 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. M A I N MENU LOCK LANGUAGE DVD 53 TV SET : SET SET : SET SET UP AUD I O/V I DEO : MUSIC AUD I O MENU AUD I O ADJUST V I DEO MENU : NORMAL V I DEO ADJUST SELECT : SET : SET END : ACT I ON 5 1) Press to select “SET UP AUDIO/ VIDEO.” 2) Press SET to display. 1) Press to select “VIDEO ADJUST.” 2) Press SET to display. 1) Press to select an item. (See below.) 2) Press to adjust.
Disc Operation Subtitle Language (DVD only) You can select a different subtitle language (if offered) than the one set at the Settings for DVD Operation. (See page 41.) 1 Press SUB TITLE* in Play mode to display the subtitle selection on-screen. • Display disappears after 5 seconds. • When no subtitles are offered, “-” will be displayed instead of the language number. 2 1) Press to select desired language. 2) Press (or ) to set. 3) Press (or ) to select “ON” or “OFF.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. When appears on the screen while a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. Multiple Angle Viewing (DVD only) DVDs may contain scenes shot from multiple camera angles allowing the same scene to be viewed at different angles. You can view these angles, if available, using the ANGLE button.
Disc Operation (continued) Title menu (DVD only) Some DVDs have more than one title, e.g. movies. If the disc offers a title menu, you can select the desired title number. (Operation may vary according to the disc.) B i r ds 2 T I TLE MENU Cas t l es Love r s B i r ds B i rds 1) Press or number Key(s) to select a title. 2) Press SET or PLAY to start play.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV, DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Program Play (Video CD/CD) You can program specific tracks and order of play. 1 2 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. M A I N MENU 1) Press to select “DVD.” LOCK LANGUAGE 2) Press SET to DVD 53 display screen.
Disc Operation (continued) Random Play (Video CD/CD) Tracks are played in a random order. Press ACTION* in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. SELECT : END : ACT I ON 1 CH CLOCK OPEN/CLOSE TV SET : SET SELECT SET END : : SET : ACTION TIM ER CH SU R RO UND 3 DVD MA I N MENU D I SC LANGUAGES AUD I O OUTPUT ST I LL MODE : F I ELD TV MODE : L e t t e r box PLAY MODE 10 TE MU 1) Press to select “PLAY MODE.” 2) Press SET to display screen.
DVD Operation Using On-Screen Displays When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time) and unit information (repeat play, Play mode). Unit is in DVD mode, press DVD. Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Display.” • Each press of DISPLAY changes the on-screen display as follows. (Please refer to page 38 or 39.
DVD Operation Using On-Screen Displays (continued) Detailed Descriptions of Each On-Screen Display Disc Information Screen (for DVD) 1. TITLE No. • Change the No. by pressing * or the Number Keys, and press SET. 2. Chapter No. 1 2 T I TLE : 12 CHAPTER CHA ER : 11 DVD 0 : 12 : 34 SELECT : SET : SET NEXT : DISPLAY 3 4 • Change the No. by pressing or the Number Keys, and press SET. 3. Disc currently being played 4. Elapsed playing time The screen may be changed by selecting the elapsed time.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Detailed Descriptions of Each On-Screen Display Unit information screen • Change the desired mode during play by pressing a. Repeat Play , and press SET.
DVD Lock Feature *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV, DVD button on the remote and try the button again. You can prevent playback of DVDs in a specific rating level which may be unsuitable for children. • Some DVDs are encoded with a rating level. If the disc rating is higher (stricter) than the one you preset, playback will be prohibited. Caution Discs not encoded with rating level will play even if the jacket states it is for mature audiences.
Settings for DVD Operation 1 2 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. LOCK LANGUAGE DVD 53 TV 1 CH CLOCK SELECT : END : ACT I ON 3 1) Press to select “DVD.” 2) Press SET to display screen. M A I N MENU SET : SET Ready Checklist Unit is in TV mode, press TV. 1) Press to select an item. 2) Press SET to set.
Settings for DVD Operation (continued) AUDIO OUTPUT Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of the unit. 1 2 Do steps 1 and 2 on page 41. DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDI DIO O OUTPUT AU ST I L L MODE : F I ELD TV MODE : Letterbox SELECT SET END 3 : : SET : ACTION AUDIO OUTPUT LPCM(DVD) Dolby Digital dts DRC SURROUND SELECT SET END : OFF : Bitstream : OFF : OFF : OFF : : SET : ACTION 1) Press * to select “AUDIO OUTPUT.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. STILL MODE Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture. Do steps 1 and 2 on page 41. AUTO: “FIELD” (Field still) or “FRAME” (Frame still) is automatically selected during the still mode. (Factory preset) FIELD: “FIELD” (Field still) is always selected. This setting will reduce jitter when compared with “AUTO” on some discs.
Before Requesting Service Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit. Power Correction No power… • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. • Set POWER button to ON. Power turns itself off... • Auto power-off (shutoff) occurs after about 5 min. in DVD mode with no operation, or if there is no broadcast signal in TV. Turn the power back on. (P. 17, 27) Monitor Correction No picture or sound...
Correction DVD/Video CD/CD Play fails to start even when PLAY is pressed... • This unit cannot play discs other than DVDs, Video CDs and CDs. • The disc may be dirty and require cleaning. Play starts but then stops immediately... • Be sure disc is installed with label side up. Picture is distorted during rapid advance or rapid reverse... • The picture will be somewhat distorted at times: this is normal. No Forward/Reverse search play...
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE” and/or “MENUS” (see page 45).
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta Conexión de la antena externa Desenganche la antena del televisor o de la videograbadora que tuviera anteriormente y conéctela a la parte trasera de la unidad Combinación TV/DVD, como se muestra en el diagrama. Si el sistema de su antena tiene conductores UHF y VHF separados, usted necesita un mezclador de banda UHF/VHF (no viene con el equipo.) ADVERTENCIA: Al utilizar cables coaxiales RF del “Tipo tuerca”, solo debe apretarse con los dedos.
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta Operaciones básicas del DVD 1 2 3 Presione POWER en el control remoto o el aparato. Elija el modo DVD Presione DVD. Introducir un disco. 1) Presione OPEN/CLOSE. 2) Ponga un disco en la bandeja de disco. • Sujete el disco sin tocar ninguna de sus superficies, póngalo con el lado donde esté impreso el título hacia arriba, alinéelo con las guías y póngalo en su posición apropiada.
Cambio del idioma de subtítulos [DVD solamente] EI idioma de los subtítulos seleccionado al hacer las fijaciones iniciales se puede cambiar por otro idioma diferente, si éste se encuentra disponible. 1 SUBTITULO : 1 ENG ACTIVO I love you ELEGIR : 2 FIJAR : SET SUBTITULO : 3 ESP ACTIVO Te amo ELEGIR : FIJAR : SET Presione SUBTITLE durante la reproducción. Cuando no haya subtítulos grabados, “-” se visualizará en lugar del número de idioma. Seleccionar el idioma deseado.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta Reproducción programada [Vídeo CD/CD] Puede usted programar pistas específicas y el orden de reproducción. • Vídeo CD o CD es insertado en el modeo DVD. 1 2 Visualizar MAIN MENU. Presione ACTION en el modo parada. Vísualizar la pantalla DVD.
Selección de SALIDA DE AUDIO Seleccione “LPCM(DVD)” INACTIVO : Por el conector de salida de audio digital solamente sale PCM lineal de 48 kHz/16 bits. Durante la reproducción del DVD grabado en el PCM lineal de 48 kHz/20 bits o 96 kHz, no sale audio digital. (Fijación de fábrica) PCM : Durante la reproducción del DVD grabado en el PCM lineal de 48 kHz/ 20 bits/24 bits o 96 kHz, sale audio digital convertido a 48 kHz/16 bits.
Index TV A Accessories ............................................... 4 B C D F I L M AC Power Plug ........................................... 9 ACTION button .................................... 8, 12 ADD / DLT button ................................ 8, 13 Audio Adjustment ..................................... 31 Audio Auto Gain Control (AGC) .............. 30 Audio button ......................................... 8, 19 Audio connections ............................. 14, 15 Audio Menu ............
DVD A ANGLE button ...................................... 8, 33 B C D F K L M O P R Subtitle language (DVD) .................... 32, 41 T TV MODE ........................................... 41, 43 Title menu (DVD) ..................................... 34 U Unit information screen (Unit) ................ 39 Z Zoom button ......................................... 8, 33 For Your Information S ANGLE Indicator ...................................... 33 Auto-Power Off function ..........................
Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
