Panasonic PV-D744S manual

DVD/VCR DECK Operating Instructions Model No. PV -D734S PV -D744S For assistance, please call : 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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 r?[...]

2 W ARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: THIS DIGIT AL VIDEO PLA YER EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM. TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT , PLEASE READ THIS USER'S GUIDE CAREFULL Y AND RET AIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT REQUIRE MAINTENANCE, CONT ACT AN AUTHORIZED [...]

3 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RET AIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED W ARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating an[...]

4 13. LIGHTNING T o protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges. 14. POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in th[...]

5 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CONDENSA TION Moisture will form in the operating section of the DVD/VCR if the player is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly . When this happens, the DVD/VCR's performance will be impaired. T o prevent this, let the[...]

6 Discs that can be played Disc information • Discs played 8 cm (3") or 12 cm (5"). • * A process that allows play on compatible equipment. • This unit can play back FUJICOLOR and Kodak Picture CD formats. Discs which cannot be played with this unit • DVD with Region No. other • CD-ROM than “1” or “ALL” • CDV • DVD o[...]

7 Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .......................... 3 Disc information ............................................... 6 Contents ........................................................... 7 Parts and functions .......................................... 8 Display ............................................................. 9 Remote control[...]

8 Discs that can be played POWER VCR VIDEO IN 2 L– AUDIO IN 2 – R CHANNEL OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLA Y SKIP DVD REC FF REW PLAY STOP VCR/DVD EJECT Parts and functions Rear Front AC power cord DVD/VCR common AUDIO (L/R)/ VIDEO OUT jacks S-VIDEO/COMPONENT Video selector switch DVD COAXIAL DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT jack RF IN jack DVD OPTICAL DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT[...]

9 No. Display Description When this unit and the TV are only connected by a coaxial cable, pressing the TV/VCR button on the remote control makes this display appear . 1 2 3 4 5 6 Display 9 10 11 12 VCR DVD CD PM 10 : 00 01 : 00 2 C036 L1 Err TRK REC CH02 Playback (lights) / Auto resume (flashes) Still picture DVD disc is inserted. CD is inserted. [...]

10 Discs that can be played Remote control VCR/D VD See pages 18~23, 25, 27, 28, 30~32, 35~54 PO WER See pages 18, 21, 36 0-9 See pages 23, 28, 30, 38, 41, 45, 47, 48 D VD MENU See pages 43, 45 ENTER See pages 18~23, 26, 31~33, 35, 36, 38~41, 43~54 CH / See pages 28, 30 RETURN See page 35 PLA Y See pages 25, 26, 36, 37, 40, 41, 43~45, 48 ST OP See [...]

11 Inserting Batteries 1 23 Remote control operations • Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and press control buttons to operate. • Operate the remote control within 30 ° angle on either side of the remote sensor , up to a distance of Approx. 5 meters. Replace the compartment cover . Install two “AAA” batteries paying attention to [...]

12 OUT (TV) IN (ANT) OUT (TV) IN (ANT) OUT (TV) IN (ANT) NOTES: • A clear picture will not be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the antenna to the DVD/VCR properly . • For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The use of an outdoor type antenna is required. • I[...]

13 UHF VHF UHF VHF VHF/UHF IN NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the “TV” mode. NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the “TV” mode. NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the “TV” mode. 75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied) Splitter 75 ohm Input[...]

14 VHF/UHF IN (ANT) OUT (TV) IN (ANT) VHF/UHF IN (ANT) OUT (TV) IN (ANT) VHF/UHF IN (ANT) OUT (TV) IN (ANT) Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied conver[...]

15 VHF/UHF IN (ANT) A B OUT (TV) IN (ANT) VHF/UHF IN (ANT) A B OUT (TV) IN (ANT) This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler . In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more info[...]

16 T o Audio (R) Input T o Audio (L) Input T o Video Input Audio (L) Output Audio (R) Output Video Output DVD/VCR TV AUDIO/VIDEO cable (not supplied) Connect to a TV with Audio/Video Output Y ou can enjoy playback by connecting the unit to a TV . Connect the unit to a TV equipped with audio input (L/R) and video input jacks using the audio/video ca[...]

17 Connect to an A V Amplifier with built-in digital surround If you are using an Amplifier with a built-in digital surround as follows, you can enjoy the various audio systems such as Dolby Digital and DTS by using the Optical or Coaxial Digital Output. Use this connection to connect an: • A V amplifier with built-in *Dolby Digital decoder • A[...]

18 Auto clock setting The Auto Clock feature enables the automatic clock setting and updating, and also to set the T ime Zone and Daylight Saving Time by receiving XDS (Extended Data Service) information carried on the channel signal. Press VCR MENU . The VCR menu screen will appear. Press SET + or – to select the “SYSTEM SETUP” menu, then pr[...]

19 Daylight Saving T ime setting Repeat the step 1 on page 18 and press SET + or – to select “DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” option, then press ENTER . 1 2 Press SET + or – to select “ON” or “OFF”, then press ENTER . Y ou can set the Daylight Saving Time “ON” or “OFF”. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. [...]

20 4 Manual clock setting Y ou must set the date and time for timer recordings and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto Clock process did not set them correctly . Press SET + or – to set the month, then press ENTER . 2 3 Press SET + or – to select the “CLOCK SET” option, then press ENTER . After a power failure or disconnection of the power , t[...]

21 Setting the video channel / Setting the language T o view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to watch a program selected by the VCR's channel selector , the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel). NOTE: When shipped from factory , the video channel is set to CH 3. Y ou can choose from three different languages (English, F[...]

22 3 T uner setting This DVD/VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory , skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the DVD/VCR’s memory . In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this DVD/ VCR can receive up to 1 13 C[...]

23 2 T o ADD/DELETE channels / W eak signal display T o ADD/DELETE channels Y ou can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually . Repeat the step 1 on page 22. Then press SET + or – to select the “ADD/DELETE” option and press ENTER . Press Number keys or SET + or – to select a channel number you want to add or[...]

24 T ape speed and maximum recording time Video cassette tape T ape Speed SLP (Super Long Play) Loading and Unloading a cassette tape To prevent accidental erasure Remove the erase prevention tab with a screwdriver. Cover the hole with a piece of adhesive tape. To record again Erase prevention tab Screwdriver Adhesive tape Automatic tape eject This[...]

25 Cassette tape playback Press PLAY . Playback will start. “ ” will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. T o rewind the tape or forward it rapidly Press STOP once. The tape will stop but remain fully loaded and ready to play. “ ” will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. Stop the playback or recording with STOP . To rewind the ta[...]

26 Adjusting tracking condition Special playback Reverse picture search function Press REW x 1 or x 2 during the playback. Forward picture search function Press FF x 1 or x 2 during the playback. To return to playback: Press PLAY . Picture Search Still Picture Press PAUSE/STILL during playback. To resume nor- mal playback: Press PLAY or PAUSE/STILL[...]

27 +3 Press DISPLA Y . The counter display shows the tape running time during playback or recording. ZERO SEARCH function / V ideo index search system ZERO SEARCH function This function makes tape-rewinding stop at the counter 00:00:00 position automatically . NOTES for Counter Display: If you rewind the tape beyond “00:00:00”, a minus sign (?[...]

28 3 Recording a TV program Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. The VCR will automatically turn on. Set the TV/CATV option to the appropriate position (See page 22). 1 2 Press SPEED to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP. The tape counter and SP or SLP will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. 4 TV - VHF/UHF channels[...]

29 CH 125 8 : 47 AM MON 00 : 00 : 00 SP STEREO SAP Press STOP to stop recording. “ ” will appear on screen for about 4 seconds. T o stop recording Press PAUSE/STILL to avoid recording unwanted material. “ ” will appear on screen for about 4 seconds. Press again to continue the recording. T o stop recording temporarily NOTES: The pause funct[...]

30 3 One-touch T imer Recording (OTR) Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. The VCR will automatically turn on. Set the TV/CATV option to the appropriate position (See page 22). 1 2 Press SPEED to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP. The tape counter and SP or SLP will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. 4 TV - VHF/UH[...]

31 3 T imer recording Press VCR MENU . Select the “TIMER REC SET” option , then press ENTER . Press SET + or – to select the date, then press ENTER . 1 2 Press SET + or – to select one of the program line, then press ENTER . 4 Press VCR/DVD to select the VCR mode. Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. Press the DISPLAY [...]

32 T imer recording (continued) Confirmation/Cancellation of the Timer recording Follow the procedure of timer recording on the previous page. At picture 3 press SET + or – repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Then press ENTER . When you press SET – repeatedly, the indicator at DATE will change as follows, in this case the day is Frida[...]

33 Stereo recording and playback / Second Audio Program (SAP) When a MTS STEREO broadcast is received, the word STEREO will appear on the screen and the program can be viewed or recorded in stereo. The Hi-Fi STEREO recording procedure is the same as for normal recordings. The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity recording of MTS STEREO TV b[...]

34 T o AUDIO (L) IN T o AUDIO (L) OUT AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (not supplied) Playback VCR T o VIDEO OUT T o AUDIO (R) OUT Recording VCR T o VIDEO IN T o AUDIO (R) IN If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder , you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power . Duplicating a video tape Load a blank cas[...]

35 OSD Language English English F rancais Espanol /Enter/Setup/Return Language Picture Parental Other Sound OSD Language English /Enter/Setup/Return Language Picture Parental Other Sound 3 Setting setup language/Progressive scan mode Press or ENTER and then press or to select desired language (e.g. English), then press ENTER . 1 Press SETUP in the [...]

36 4 Reading Playback procedure Press PLA Y or OPEN/CLOSE . The disc tray closes automati- cally . On the screen, changes to “Reading” and then playback will commence. • A menu screen may appear on the TV screen, if the disc has a menu feature. In this case, press , , , or ENTER to operate a menu feature. 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE . The disc tray wi[...]

37 Special playback Press FF during normal playback. Each press of FF will increase the speed of the search (x2), (x4), (x8), (x20). • To resume normal playback, press PLAY . Fast Forward Playback Press REW during normal playback. Each press of REW will increase the speed of the search (x2), (x4), (x8), (x20). • To resume normal playback, press[...]

38 1 NOTE: Y ou can use the Pause, Slow, Search or Skip feature in the zoom mode. This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position of the frame. In the zoom mode press ZOOM repeatedly to return to a 1:1 view ( Off). 1 Press ZOOM during playback. The center part of the image will be zoome[...]

39 Marking desired scenes 1 Press MARKER during playback. 2 Select the blank Marker using / . Then press ENTER at the desired scene. • Repeat this procedure to set the other 2 scenes. 3 Press MARKER to remove this display. The unit stores the points that you want to watch again up to 3 points. You can resume playback from each scene. Marking the [...]

40 Repeat Play Mode Off All : : /Enter/Play Mode Chapter : Repeat /Enter/Play Mode NOTES: Some discs may not work with the repeat operation. In A-B repeat mode, subtitles near point A or B may not appear. During the A-B Repeat Playback the ANGLE feature will not operate. Y ou may not be able to set A-B Repeat, depending on the scenes of the DVD. A-[...]

41 Repeat Play Mode : Random : Off /Enter/Play Mode Program playback/Random playback (CD) 1 Press PLAY MODE in the stop mode. 2 Press ENTER repeatedly until the program table shown at right appears. 3 Example: In case you wish to program in order of 7, 3, 1 1: Enter as 7 , 3 , 11 . If you input a wrong number , press CANCEL . 4 Press / or / to sele[...]

42 Changing soundtrack language / Subtitles / Karaoke playback 1 Press AUDIO during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired language is selected. The on-screen display will disap- pear after a few seconds. Changing soundtrack language Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. Press VCR[...]

43 Changing angles / T itle selection / DVD menu When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. 1 Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. 2 Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected. Changing Angles Two or more titles are recorded on som[...]

44 4 3 MP3/JPEG playback This unit can play back MP3/JPEG format CD-R or CD-RW recorded for personal use on a PC, etc. Some discs may not play back due to the condition of the recording. Limitations on MP3/JPEG CD playback • MP3/JPEG CD is the disc that is standardized by ISO9660, its file name must include 3-digits extension letters, “mp3” o[...]

45 2 T o display a picture menu, press DVD MENU . (T o return to a file menu, press TITLE .) Press / or / to select the desired JPEG file. • T o display next list, press SKIP / . • When PLA Y has been pressed after displaying the file menu, or when the disc tray has been closed after pressing PLA Y in step 2 , playback begins automatically star[...]

46 MP3/JPEG playback (continued) Press SETUP in the stop mode. Press or to select “Picture”, then press or ENTER . Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. Press VCR/DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) Preparation: • • Setting the JPEG Slide-show You can continuously play back all JPEG files automatically a[...]

47 Parental control 1 Press SETUP in the stop mode. Press or to select “Parental”. Then press or ENTER . 2 Press once to select “Parental Off”, then press ENTER until the level you desire appears (e.g.: 1). 3 Press once to select “Password 4 Press ENTER . 1234 change to . Parental control setting Turn ON the TV and set to the video input [...]

48 T emporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc If you wish to cancel the set rating level temporarily , select “Parental Control Level” with or , then press ENTER . If the 4-digits password at step 3 on page 47 has been set, the password entering screen will appear as shown in step 4 below . Alternatively , if the password has not been set[...]

49 Menu Subtitle Audio English Automatic English English F rancais Espanol Other /Enter/Setup/Return Language Picture Parental Sound Other Setting menu language Press or ENTER . Press or to select your desired language, then press ENTER . 1 2 3 T o make SETUP screen disappear , press SETUP . Other: Other languages can be selected (see the Language [...]

50 Menu Subtitle Audio English Automatic English F rancais English Espanol Other Automatic Off /Enter/Setup/Return Language Picture Parental Sound Other Menu Subtitle Audio English Automatic English /Enter/Setup/Return Language Picture Parental Sound Other If you want to select another language, enter the language code (see the Language code list o[...]

51 Menu Subtitle Audio English Automatic English /Enter/Setup/Return Language Picture Parental Sound Other Setting audio soundtrack language Press or ENTER . Press or to select your desired Audio Language, then press ENTER . 1 Press SETUP in the stop mode. Press or to select “Language” 2 3 T o make SETUP screen disappear , press SETUP . 4 NOTE:[...]

52 Tv Screen On 4:3 /Enter/Setup/Return Language Picture Parental Other Language Picture Parental Sound Other Display Off JPEG Interval All Select Files /Enter/Setup/Return Language Picture Parental Sound Other Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen Press or ENTER . Press or to select your desired screen type, then press ENTER . 1 Press SETUP in the[...]

53 Setting on screen display/Status display of disc Press or ENTER to select “On” or “Off”. 1 2 3 T o make SETUP screen disappear , press SETUP . 4 On: On screen displays appears when you press any buttons (factory setting). Off: On screen displays do not appear when you press any buttons except SETUP , SEARCH MODE , PLA Y MODE , MARKER and[...]

54 /Enter/Setup/Return Language Picture Parental Sound Other DRC Std /Enter/Setup/Return Language Picture Parental Sound Other /Enter/Setup/Return Language Picture Parental Sound Other DRC Max Std Min Std Dynamic Range Control Press or ENTER , then press or to select desired setting. 1 Press SETUP in the stop mode. Press or to select “Sound”. 2[...]

55 Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Audio”, “Subtitle” and/or “Menu” (see pages 49-51). Abkhazian 1 1 12 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese 2919 Afar 1 1 1 1 Finnish 1619 Lithuanian 2230 Slovak 2921 Afrikaans 1 1 16 French 1628 Macedonian 2321 Slovenian 2922 Albanian 2927 Frisian 1635 Malagas[...]

56 SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Try another AC outlet. • Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker. • Unplug unit, then plug it back in. • Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating. DVD/VCR does not operate. Problems and troubleshooting Use the following check list for troubleshooting when yo[...]

57 No subtitle. • Some discs have no subtitles. • Subtitles are cleared. Press SUBTITLE. Angle cannot be changed. • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD disc. • The function is prohibited with the unit or the disc. appears on the screen. 42 43 – SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS P AGE NOTES: • DO NOT A TTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR S[...]

58 AC 120V 60Hz Operation: 18W Stand by: 2W 3.6 k g (7.9 lbs) Width : 430 mm (16-15/16 inches) Height : 99 mm (3-7/8 inches) Depth : 250 mm (9-13/16 inches) In: 1Vp-p/75 ohm Out: 1Vp-p/75 ohm In: –8dBm/50k ohm Out: –8dBm/1k ohm UHF/VHF IN/OUT: 75 ohm coaxial 20Hz to 20,000Hz More than 90dB 4 Rotary Heads Hi-Fi Sound - 2 Tracks / MONO Sound - 1 [...]

59 OUT (TV) IN (ANT) VHF/UHF IN Spanish Quick Use Guide (Guía para rapida consulta) Conexiones de TV cable (CA TV) El DVD/VCR debe conectarse “entre” la antena y el televisor . Primero, desconecte la antena del televisor y conéctela al DVD/VCR. Luego, conecte el DVD/VCR al televisor . Una vez que haya conectado la antena al DVD/VCR, usted ten[...]

60 Spanish Quick Use Guide (Guía para rapida consulta) 6 Una vez ajustado el reloj, la fecha y la hora empiezan a funcionar automáticamente. 1 Repita el paso 1 anterior y presione el botón SET + ó – para seleccionar la opción AUTO CH MEMORY . 2 Luego presione el botón ENTER . Empieza la sintonización automática. La indicación de canal ir[...]

61 Grabacion de un programa de TV Spanish Quick Use Guide (Guía para rapida consulta) Presione el butón P AUSE/ STILL para evitar grabar material no deseado. “ ” aparecerá en pantalla durante 4 segundos aproximadamente. Presione nuevamente para continuar la grabacion. P ARA DETENER TEMPORALMENTE LA GRABACION Detenga la reproducción o la gra[...]

62 Spanish Quick Use Guide (Guía para rapida consulta) 1 Presione el botón de VCR MENU . Seleccione la opción TIMER REC SET y presione el botón EN- TER . 2 Presione el botón SET + o – para seleccionar el N ° de programa, luego presione el botón ENTER . 3 Presione el botón SET + o – para seleccionar la fecha deseada, luego presione el bo[...]

63 Spanish Quick Use Guide (Guía para rapida consulta) Procedimiento de reproducción 4 Presione STOP para terminar la reproducción. • El aparato graba el punto de parada, según el disco. Aparece “ ” en la pantalla. “ ” sigue parpadeando en el visualizador hasta que se detenga por completo la reproducción. Presione PLA Y para continua[...]

64 P anasonic D VD/VCR Dec k Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage Mail-In Service Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter Suite B 4900 George McV ay Drive McAllen, TX 78503 IF REP AIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED W ARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQ UIRED T O FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PR OOF OF PURCHASE INDICA TING D A TE OF PUR[...]

65 Limited W arranty Limits And Exclusions This Limited W arr anty ONL Y COVERS f ailures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT CO VER nor mal w ear and tear or cosmetic damage . The Limited W arr anty ALSO DOES NO T CO VER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused b y products not supplied by the warrantor[...]

66 A Accessory ............................................................ 7 Add/Delete Channels ........................................ 23 Angle ................................................................. 43 Aspect Ratio of TV Screen ................................ 52 Audio CD ........................................................ 6,41 [...]

67 Remote Control ................................................. 10 Repeat Playback ............................................... 40 Review Playback .......................................... 26,37 Rewind .............................................................. 25 S Second Audio Program (SAP) ........................... 33 Slide-show ...[...]

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