Panasonic NV-VP31EBEBL Operating Instructions

DVD/CD Player / Video Cassette Recorder

NV-VP31EB/EBL

(Model suffix: 'EB' for UK model, 'EBL' for Ireland model)

Operating Instructions

	DVD/CD PLAYER
		OPEN / CLOSE
EJECT
PULL-OPEN	MUSIC WITH PICTURE	AV ENHANCER
		2.0 DIGITAL OUT
	NV-VP31	PAL

Contents	Page
Safety Precautions		2-3
Included Assessories / Sales and Support Information		4
Remote Remote Control - Codes / Inserting batteries		5
Front Panel / Sockets		6-7
Remote control functions	8-10
Connecting with 21-pin Scart cable		11
Connecting with Audio-Videocable		12
VCR Auto Setup		13
Connecting with RF cable	14-15
VCR Auto Setup with RF cable		15
Connecting to Satellite Receiver, Set Top Box	16-17
DVD-Connectors		18
Checking the Settings after Auto Setup		19
Removing Interference / Changing RF-output channel		20
VCR menu control		21
VCR Playback / Tracking control	22-23
General convenient functions / Tape Care	24-25
Recording	26-32
Timer recording	27-28
Recording with INTELLIGENT TIMER		29
Recording with VIDEO Plus+	30-31
Recording with external recording controls		32
Manual Functions	33-39
Manual Tuning		33
Changing the name of TV stations		34
Changing the order of TV stations or deleting a station		34
Creating a new station table		35
Shipping condition / factory defaults		35
Others menu / Owner ID	36-37
Clock setting / NICAM sound system	38-39

Before connecting the device, operating it or adjusting settings please read these operating instructions completely; especially the safety precautions on pages 3.

DVD-QUICK SETUP	40
DVD Playback functions	41-46
VCR-DVD functions	47
Navigation Menu	48-49
HighMAT / CD Text	50
DISPLAY menu	51-53
SETUP menus	54-55
Information	56-57
Country codes	58
Before requesting service	59-61
Specifications	63
Index	last page

Important Safety Warnings

!The moulded three pin mains plug is supplied for your safety and convenience and must NOT be cut off.

!A 5 amp fuse is fitted in the mains plug. If the fuse has to be replaced, it must be of the same rating and

approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

To replace the fuse, open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver as shown and replace the fuse and the cover securely.

1. Open the fuse	Fuse cover
cover with a
screwdriver.
2. Replace the	Fuse
fuse and close	(5 ampere)
or attach the
fuse cover.

!To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service engineer only.

! WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

! Do not insert metal object into the slots or openings of the unit.

! This unit is not disconnected from a.c. mains while it remains connected to a live mains outlet, even if it has been turned off.

! The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

! This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

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	Caution
	! Avoid exposing the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
	! Avoid sudden change in temperature or humidity, dew or condensation may
	form, causing malfunction.
	! Dispose of batteries in accordance with the instructions given in this book.
	! Place the unit on a flat, stable surface. Do not place heavy object on top of the unit.
	! Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs
	or other published or broadcast materials may infringe copyright laws.
	! This unit is designed for indoor use only.
	! Do not use in area with strong magnetic fields, e.g. near transmitting antenna.
	! This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during
	use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the
	product and the mobile telephone.
	! Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
	confined space. Ensure the unit is well ventilated. To prevent risk of electric
	shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other
Inside of product	materials do not obstruct the ventilation vents.
	! Do not obstruct the unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths,
	curtains, and similar items.
	! Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on the unit.
	! Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner.
	! This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or
	adjustments or performance of procedures
	other than those specified herein may result in
	hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open
	covers and do not repair yourself.
	Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
	Back of product, see page 18.
	Care and Maintenance
	! The cabinet can be wiped clean with a damp cloth, disconnect from mains before
	cleaning. Do not use detergent or solution containing benzol or petroleum.

!Video heads clogging can occur with use, when this happens picture and sound will become distorted during playback. Purchase a head cleaning tape or consult your dealer. Note that video head cleaning is not covered by the warranty.

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Included Accessories

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

A

VHS/DVD	TV			Included
AUDIO		CH	VOLUME	ccessories
	AV
VHS/DVD
OUTPUT	VHS		DVD
		TRACKING/V-LOCK
			VIDEO Plus+
CANCEL/RESET		P O	INPUT		AC Mains Lead	Batteries for the
			REPEAT
		SLOW/
INDEX/SKIP		REW SEARCH FF				Remote Control
	PAUSE/SLOW				RJA0044-3C
PROG PLAY			MENU			R6 size
DIRECT NAVIGATOR			PLAY LIST
TOP MENU			MENU
DISPLAY			EXIT		RF cable	Operating Instructions
			RETURN
PROG/CHECK	I-TIMER	OFF TIMER	REC MODE
AV ENHANCER P.MEMORY PLAY MODE			SETUP
MUSIC WITH		REC CHECK REC				RQTD0126-B
	PICTURE
JET REW	EXT LINK		DUBBING
GROUP	ZOOM	QUICK REPLAY
	VHS/DVD/TV					Quick Start Guide
	EUR7720X20
					K2KF2BA00001, VJA0728-A	RQCAD0016
Remote control						Guarantee Card

EUR7720X20 or K1TWACC00001

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

!For UK customers:

08705 357357.

!For Republic of Ireland customers:

01 289 8333.

!Visit our website for product information www.panasonic.co.uk.

!E-mail: [e-mail].

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

!Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre

Mon - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm (Excluding public holidays).

!Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

!Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

!All enquiries, transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

!It couldn´t be simpler!

!Also available through our internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

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Remote

!Some television set models of the listed manufacturers can not be operated using this remote control.

Remote Control - Codes

You may operate television sets with this remote control, by changing its code.

!Press and hold TV Stand-by.

!Enter your television set’s two-digit code. If the television set does not operate correctly, try entering an alternative code.

This set up must be repeated after changing batteries.

Brand		Code	Brand	Code	Brand	Code	Brand	Code
Panasonic	01-04,45		GOODMANS	05,06,31	NOKIA	25-27	SANYO	21
AIWA		35	GRUNDIG	09	NORDMENDE	10	SBR	06
AKAI		27,30	HITACHI 22,23,31,40-42		ORION	37	SCHNEIDER 05,06,29-31
BLAUPUNKT		09	INNO HIT	34	PHILIPS	05,06	SELECO	06,25
BRANDT		10,15	IRRADIO	30	PHONOLA	31,33	SHARP	18
BUSH		05,06	ITT	25	PIONEER	38	SIEMENS	09
CURTIS		31	JVC	17,39	PYE	05,06	SINUDYNE	05,06,33
DESMET	05,31,33		LOEWE	07	RADIOLA	05,06	SONY	08
DUAL		05,06	METZ	28,31	SABA	10	TELEFUNKEN	10-14
ELEMIS		31	MITSUBISHI	06,19,20	SALORA	26	THOMSON	44
FERGUSON		10	MIVAR	24	SAMSUNG	31,32,43	TOSHIBA	16
GOLDSTAR/LG		31	NEC	36	SANSUI	05,31,33	WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 05,06

Inserting batteries into the remote control unit:

The batteries last for about a year, depending on how often you use the RC unit.

!Do not mix old with new batteries or batteries of different types.

!Only use batteries without any harmful substances (such as lead, cadmium, mercury).

!Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

!Remove the batteries if the remote control unit will remain unused for longer periods of time.

!Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries.

!Immediately remove used-up batteries and replace with batteries of type AA, UM3 or R6.

!Be sure to put in the batteries the right way round (+and -).

Dispose of batteries, packaging material and the unit according to statutory regulations. They must not be thrown into the household refuse.

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Front Panel

VCR= Video Cassette Recorder

Detailed information

is available on the Page specified pages.

1	2							3
							DVD/CD PLAYER
								OPEN / CLOSE
EJECT
PULLTIMER-OPENREC	REC	CH	JET REW	QUICK			MUSIC WITH PICTURE AV ENHANCER
				ERASE
	VIDEO	L/MONO AUDIO R						2.0 DIGITAL OUT
				AV3 IN
NV-VP31			NV-VP31
								PAL
4 5		6	7 8		9 10	VCR Display	DVD Display	15
						11	12 13 14

Device control

1					Standby/on switch /I
2		EJECT			To eject a video cassette.
3		OPEN / CLOSE			Opens and closes the disc tray.
4		TIMER REC			Activates the recording timer.
5		REC			Record button
6		CH			Selects a channel.
7		JET REW			Fast rewind to the beginning of the tape.
8		QUICK			Erases a video cassette.
		ERASE

9		VCR Stop button
10		VCR Playback button
11		Fast winding / JET SEARCH
12	MUSIC WITH PICTURE	MUSIC WITH PICTURE	47
13		DVD Stop button
14		DVD Playback button
15	AV ENHANCER	Automatically optimises and adapts the audio and video
		settings to the disc used. The Picture and Audio menus
		are not available when this function is enabled.

Display

Active picture signal. The symbol appears on the VCR or DVD display. Use the VHS/DVD OUTPUT button to switch over the picture signal. To directly change the VCR or DVD output use the VHS, DVD toggle switches in combination with a function button (e.g. PLAY ).

A video cassette is in.

A disc is in.

Playback

Pause playback (still image)

Slow motion

Forward/Backward search

VCR: Fast winding

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Sockets

VCR/DVD OUT	AV 1	RF IN
AUDIO VIDEO	(TV)

	R	L
	DIGITAL AUDIO
DVD OUT	(PCM/BITSTREAM)	AV 2	RF OUT
Connection to AV3 (front panel)
		(DECODER/
		EXT)

! Connect your external unit (e.g. a video

OPTICAL

R

L

VIDEO

AUDIO

camcorder) with the front panel input.

1

2

3

4

5 6

7

8

9 10

Just seize the L/Mono port for mono

recording of the audio signal.

INPUT

1

AC Input socket (Power supply)

REPEAT

! Use INPUT to select A3.

2

DVD Optical Digital Out terminal

11

12

PULLTIMER-OPENREC REC

CH

JET REW

QUICK

3

VCR/DVD AUDIO OUT socket

L = AUDIO output left channel

ERASE

R = AUDIO output right channel

L = AUDIO output left channel

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

AV3 IN

4

DVD AUDIO OUT socket

R = AUDIO output right channel

NV-VP31

NV-VP31

5

DVD VIDEO OUT socket

6

VCR/DVD VIDEO OUT socket

7

AV1 21-pin Scart socket

Video

Audio

8

AV2 21-pin Scart socket

9

RF IN socket (Aerial input)

10

RF OUT socket (Aerial output)

11

AV3 VIDEO IN socket

L

R

VIDEO

12

AV3 AUDIO IN socket

L = AUDIO output left channel (Mono)

OUT

AUDIO OUT

R = AUDIO output right channel

External equipment

(e.g. Video movie camera)

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VHS DVD

VHS DVD

Remote control General functions

Stand-by/on switch

Press to switch the unit from on to stand-by mode or vice versa. In stand-by mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

Switching this appliance into stand-by mode does not disconnect it from the mains.

Press the button a couple of times to select Sound mode.

VCR: stereo (L R), left channel (L -),

right channel (- R), mono (- -) playback DVD: Select the appropriate audio channel (L R) or

track, which depends on the disc you use

Output signal select button to toggle between

VCR and DVD (for AV1, VCR/DVD OUT)

Numeric keypad

Direct input via numeric key pad (18= 1 8 )

CANCEL/RESET: Undoes entries or selections

To eject cassette or disc

Press STOP for more than 3 seconds.

OSD menu selection buttons.

!DVD: to select JPEG, WMA or MP3 groups ( ) or titles ().

!ENTER: Selects or saves a setting.

VCR: Press the button repeatedly to display the time, tape counter or remaining tape.

DVD:

To display the DISPLAY menu

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VHS/DVD	TV
AUDIO		CH		VOLUME
	AV
VHS/DVD
OUTPUT	VHS		DVD
			TRACKING/V-LOCK
			VIDEO Plus+
CANCEL/RESET			1O	REPEATINPUT
INDEX/SKIP			SLOW/
		REW SEARCH FF
	PAUSE/SLOW
PROG PLAY				MENU
DIRECT NAVIGATOR				PLAY LIST
TOP MENU				MENU
DISPLAY				EXIT
				RETURN
PROG/CHECK	I-TIMER	OFF TIMER		REC MODE
AV ENHANCER P.MEMORY PLAY MODE				SETUP
MUSIC WITH		REC CHECK		REC
	PICTURE
JET REW	EXT LINK			DUBBING
GROUP	ZOOM	QUICK REPLAY

VHS/DVD/TV

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TV functions

TV set On/Off switch.

TV set AV input selection.

TV set volume control.

To select the respective TV program memory location.

Remote control's VHS/DVD toggle switches to toggle between VCR and DVD functions

VCR functions are enabled.

DVD functions (blue labels) are enabled.

Channel selector

Press PLAY to start playback.

Quits a menu.

To copy a DVD RAM to VHS cassette.

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Remote control VCR functions

Tape counter

The tape counter will be automatically reset to [0:00:00] when you insert a video cassette.

!Or you can press the CANCEL/RESET button on the remote control unit to manually reset the tape counter to [0:00:00].

Finding the start of a recording.	24
Pause a recording session.	22
Still or slow motion playback.
Press STOP to stop recording,
playing back or winding.
Plays back programmed recordings.	28
Defines programmes transmitted to
the same program memory location	29
at the same time.
To display the Timer recording menu.	28
Activates the recording timer.
MUSIC WITH PICTURE	47

For fast rewinding to the beginning of the tape. 24

To record using the external recording

32

level control.

A: To delete tagged station.

VHS/DVD	TV
AUDIO		CH		VOLUME
	AV
VHS/DVD
OUTPUT	VHS		DVD
			TRACKING/V-LOCK
			VIDEO Plus+
CANCEL/RESET			1O	REPEATINPUT
INDEX/SKIP			SLOW/
		REW SEARCH FF
	PAUSE/SLOW
PROG PLAY				MENU
DIRECT NAVIGATOR				PLAY LIST
TOP MENU				MENU
DISPLAY				EXIT
				RETURN
PROG/CHECK	I-TIMER	OFF TIMER		REC MODE
AV ENHANCER P.MEMORY PLAY MODE				SETUP
MUSIC WITH		REC CHECK		REC
	PICTURE
JET REW	EXT LINK			DUBBING
GROUP	ZOOM	QUICK REPLAY

VHS/DVD/TV

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Tracking control of disturbed

23

images during playback

Video Plus+ menu

30

AV input select button

Pressing the INPUT button a couple of times will select A1, A2, A3 (front) or dc (DVD internal).

Goes from Stop into Fast Forward or Fast Rewind mode. Forward and backward search 24 during playback.

Displays the VCR menu.

21

Switches the unit into stand-by mode

24

after the set time.

Sets the tape speed.	26
Video recording

You will be displayed either the Timer recording menu or an information on the current recording.

Toggles between TV reception and video playback channel.

B: Move tagged station.

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Remote control DVD functions

Skip chapters, titles or frames

! Press SKIP during playback or in pause mode.

Stop playback

! Press STOP twice.

Resume

!Press STOP during playback

to store the current position on the disc.

!Press PLAY while [ ] is flashing on the display. Playback will be resumed at the point where you stopped it.

Cancel the Resume function

!Press STOP until [ ] is disappears from the display.

DOpening the disc tray or the unit going into stand-by mode also clears the stored position on the disc.

Displays the DVD-RAM menu.

Displays the main menu.

Resumes playback at stored position

43

following an interruption.

AV ENHANCER

53

Zoom

!Press ZOOM during playback. Press to set the zoom factor,

to select a Zoom mode: ENTER plus .

Restore factory setting

!Press ZOOM until x1.00 is shown.

The zoom functionality may be restricted depending on the disc format.

Group Search

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For some disc formats not all of the described DVD functions are available.

VHS/DVD	TV
AUDIO		CH		VOLUME
	AV
VHS/DVD
OUTPUT	VHS		DVD
			TRACKING/V-LOCK
			VIDEO Plus+
CANCEL/RESET			1O	REPEATINPUT
INDEX/SKIP			SLOW/
		REW SEARCH FF
	PAUSE/SLOW
PROG PLAY				MENU
DIRECT NAVIGATOR				PLAY LIST
TOP MENU				MENU
DISPLAY				EXIT
				RETURN
PROG/CHECK	I-TIMER	OFF TIMER		REC MODE
AV ENHANCER P.MEMORY PLAY MODE				SETUP
MUSIC WITH		REC CHECK		REC
	PICTURE
JET REW	EXT LINK			DUBBING
GROUP	ZOOM	QUICK REPLAY

VHS/DVD/TV

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Repeat

!Press REPEAT during playback.

There is no mode for repeatedly playing back entire discs.

Slow motion (backwards/forwards)

!Press SLOW in Pause mode.

Keeping the button pressed increases the speed of search at 5 steps.

!Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

D VCDs do not support reverse slow motion playback.

Search

!Press SEARCH during playback.

Keeping the button pressed increases the speed of search at 5 steps.

Pause playback (still image)

!Press PAUSE during playback.

Playback stops at the current picture frame.

!Press PLAY to resume playback.

Displays a Playlist

Displays the menu.

Random playback/Program play	44	45
Displays the SETUP menu.	54

Scene replay

!Press QUICK REPLAY during playback. Every push of the button replays a couple of seconds of the current track or programme. However, you cannot go back to before the

beginning of a title.

D QUICK REPLAY is not supported by all discs.

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Connecting with 21-pin Scart cable (Fully wired)

			Follow the steps described below.
		AV1	2 Aerial
		21-pin Scart socket
	AC IN	RF IN	1 Ensure TV Power is disconnected
		Aerial input
	AC IN~		from AC Mains socket.
		VCR / DVD

					RF IN
					AV 1
			VCR/DVD OUT		(TV)
		AUDIO		VIDEO
		R	L		RF OUT
DIGITAL	AUDIO	)			AV 2
DVD OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM					(DECODER/
					EXT)
		R	L	VIDEO
OPTICAL		AUDIO

2Connect aerial to the RF IN (Aerial input) connector of the VCR/DVD.

RF OUT

Aerial output

5AC mains lead

4 21-pin Scart cable

TV

1 AC mains socket

3 RF coaxial cable

Aerial input

3Connect the VCR/DVD´s RF OUT (Aerial output) to the TV set’s Aerial in connector.

4Connect the VCR/DVD’s AV1 socket (21-pin Scart socket) to the TV set’s Scart In socket.

5Connect VCR/DVD and TV set to the AC mains socket.

Follow the steps for VCR Auto Setup on page 13.

5 AC mains lead

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Connecting with Audio-Videocable

AUDIO (R/L) / VIDEO

Audio / Videooutput

AC IN

AC IN~

VCR/DVD

2 Aerial

RF IN

Aerial input

				RF IN
				AV 1
		VCR/DVD OUT		(TV)
	AUDIO		VIDEO
	R	L		RF OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO				AV 2
EAM)				(DECODER/
DVD OUT (PCM/BITSTR
				EXT)
	R	L	VIDEO
OPTICAL	AUDIO

RF OUT

Aerial output

5 AC mains lead

3 RF coaxial cable

TV

Aerial input

1 AC mains socket

4

Audio (L/R) / Videocable

5 AC mains lead

Follow the steps described below.

1Ensure TV Power is disconnected from AC Mains socket.

2Connect aerial to the RF IN (Aerial input) connector of the VCR/DVD.

3Connect the VCR/DVD´s RF OUT (Aerial output) to the TV set’s Aerial in connector.

4Connect the VCR/DVD OUT (AUDIO R/L, VIDEO) sockets of the VCR/DVD to the TV input.

5Connect VCR/DVD and TV set to the AC mains socket.

Follow the steps for VCR Auto Setup on page 13.

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Auto Setup

Tuning

: Ch 21

EXIT : exit

Owner ID

PIN number	: ****
Name	: **************
House No	: ***********
Postcode	: ***********

You now have the opportunity to enter your details and help the police crack crime see instruction book.

:select	ENTER	: store
MENU : return	EXIT	: exit

ClockDatumset/ Zeit

MANUAL

Time : 12 : 00 : 00

Date	: 11. 6. 04

VCR Auto Setup with 21-pin Scart cable / Audio-Videocable

(Automatic tuning)	VCR Display
! Turn on your television set.
! With the Stand-by/on switch turn on the VCR/DVD.
Automatic tuning for all available TV stations begins.
Approximate duration is 5 minutes.
! After Automatic tuning has finished, press EXIT.
The Owner ID screen will appear.

Owner ID

You can complete the Owner ID now or skip this step and do it later. To do it later, press the EXIT button. Your VCR is now ready to use. Optionally, you can have a QUICK SETUP following VCR Auto Setup for the DVD player (page 40).

!To set the Owner ID now, press the Numeric buttons or to enter a fourdigit PIN number.

!Press , to correct the digit.

!Make sure that you will remember the PIN number (make a note of it).

!Press the ENTER button twice to confirm.

!Enter the [Name], [House No] and [Postcode] in the same way.

!Press the ENTER button to confirm each entry.

!Press the EXIT button to leave the Owner ID screen.

!You will now see the TV picture. Your VCR/DVD is now ready to use. Optionally, you can have a QUICK SETUP following VCR Auto Setup for the DVD player (page 40).

If the clock setting menu appears

(Auto clock set was not possible due to a weak signal)

!Press to set the correct time and date.

!Press the ENTER button to finish this setting.

DMind that a wrong date or time will influence the programmed recording of TV programmes (don't forget to change summer time and winter time).

DIf Auto Setup has previously been completed the VCR will not start Auto Setup automatically. In this case you can re-start Auto Setup again. See page 35.

DIf you want to cancel Auto Setup before it has finished, press the EXIT button. You can restart Auto Setup again. See page 35.

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Connecting with RF cable

You can connect the VCR/DVD to your

TV set by using a RF cable.

	AC IN			RF IN
AC IN~				Aerial input
				VCR/DVD
				RF IN
				AV 1
		VCR/DVD OUT		(TV)
	AUDIO		VIDEO
	R	L		RF OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO
				AV 2
EAM)				(DECODER/
DVD OUT (PCM/BITSTR
				EXT)
	R	L	VIDEO
OPTICAL	AUDIO

RF OUT

Aerial output

4 AC mains lead

TV

Aerial input

1 AC mains socket

4 AC mains lead

2 Aerial

Follow the steps described below.

1Ensure TV Power is disconnected from AC Mains socket.

2Connect aerial to the RF IN (Aerial input) connector of the VCR/DVD.

3Connect the VCR/DVD´s RF OUT (Aerial output) to the TV set’s Aerial in connector.

3 RF coaxial cable

4Connect VCR/DVD and TV set to the AC mains socket.

Follow the steps for VCR Auto Setup on page 15.

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VCR Display

Auto Setup

Tuning	: Ch 21
EXIT : exit
Owner ID
PIN number	: ****
Name	: **************
House No	: ***********
Postcode	: ***********

You now have the opportunity to enter your details and help the police crack crime see instruction book.

:select	ENTER	: store
MENU : return	EXIT	: exit

ClockDatumset/ Zeit

MANUAL

Time : 12 : 00 : 00

Date	: 11. 6. 04

VCR Auto Setup with RF cable (Automatic tuning)

!Turn on your television set.

!With the Stand-by/on switch turn on the VCR/DVD. Automatic tuning for all available TV stations begins. Approximate duration is 5 minutes.

!After Automatic tuning has finished, press EXIT. The Owner ID screen will appear.

-While Auto Setup is running the first digit of the VCR display will flash. After a while it will stop flashing and the RF output channel number will be displayed.

-Select an unused channel pre-set on your TV and tune it to the RF output channel number shown on the VCR display (or until you can clearly see the Auto Setup screen). Store the new video playback channel (refer to the instructions for your TV).

DIn some cases, the RF output channel may interfere with the TV stations transmitted in your area. This may prevent you from seeing the On-Screen Display clearly. Please see page 20 for removing the interference before restarting Auto Setup (page 35).

Owner ID

You can complete the Owner ID now or skip this step and do it later. To do it later, press the EXIT button. Your VCR is now ready to use. Optionally, you can have a QUICK SETUP following VCR Auto Setup for the DVD player (page 40).

!To set the Owner ID now, press the Numeric buttons or to enter a fourdigit PIN number.

!Press to correct the digit.

!Make sure that you will remember the PIN number (make a note of it).

!Press the ENTER button twice to confirm.

!Enter the [Name], [House No] and [Postcode] in the same way.

!Press the ENTER button to confirm each entry.

!Press the EXIT button to leave the Owner ID screen.

!You will now see the TV picture. Your VCR is now ready to use. Optionally, you can have a QUICK SETUP following VCR Auto Setup for the DVD player (page 40).

If the clock setting menu appears

(Auto clock set was not possible due to a weak signal)

!Press to set the correct time and date.

!Press the ENTER button to finish this setting.

DMind that a wrong date or time will influence the programmed recording of TV programmes (don't forget to change summer time and winter time).

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Connecting to Satellite Receiver, Set Top Box

You can connect a Set Top Box to receive digital broadcast by aerial (DVB-T) signals, a satellite receiver (digital/analogue) or a decoder to decrypt encrypted programmes.

21-pin Scart socket

External unit

1 AC mains socket

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To AC Mains socket	RF cable
	(supplied)

Aerial

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21-pin Scart cable

TV

1 AC mains socket

							2
							1 AC mains socket
AC IN~						3	3
					VCR / DVD
						RF IN	4 AC mains lead
	AUDIO		RAUDIOL			AV 1
						RF OUT
				VCR/DVD OUT		(TV)
					VIDEO
DIGITAL		)				AV 2
DVD OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM						(DECODER/
						EXT)
			R	L	VIDEO
OPTICAL			AUDIO
					(AV1)		2
					(AV2)

4 AC mains lead (supplied)

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Follow the steps described below.

1Ensure TV Power, External unit Power and VCR/DVD Power are disconnected from AC Mains socket.

2Connect a 21-pin scart cable (fully wired) to the AV2 21-pin scart socket on the VCR/DVD and to the 21-pin scart socket on the External unit.

Connect a 21-pin scart cable (fully wired) to the AV1 21-pin scart socket on the VCR/DVD and to the 21-pin scart socket on the TV set.

3Connect aerial to the Aerial in connector of the External unit.

Connect the External unit´s Aerial out connector to the VCR/DVD’s RF IN (Aerial input). Connect the VCR/DVD´s RF OUT (Aerial output) to the TV set’s Aerial in connector.

4Connect the External unit, VCR/DVD and TV set to the AC mains supply.

5Switch on the TV set and VCR/DVD.

Set the VCR menu settings for AV2 according the connected External unit (See page 32).

6Switch on the External unit. Then follow page 13 for VCR Auto Setup with 21-pin Scart cable.

D[RGB] means separate Red/Green/Blue colour signals. If you connect a TV equipped with RGB input capability to the AV1 socket on this VCR/DVD, and a decoder equipped with RGB output capability to the AV2 socket, RGB signals will pass through the VCR/DVD to the TV when the VCR/DVD is in stand-by mode. The RGB signals cannot be recorded or produced by this VCR/DVD.

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DVD-Connectors

Before connecting			VCR/DVD OUT				AV 1	RF IN
	Verify that all devices to be connected		AUDIO		VIDEO		(TV)
!		DIGITAL AUDIO	R	L
	up are unplugged from the AC mains.	DVD OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)					AV 2	RF OUT
							(DECODER/
			R	L			EXT)
		OPTICAL			VIDEO
			AUDIO
		Optical digital
Digital connectors (OPTICAL)		audio cable	Red	White		Yellow	DVD ports
To play programmes with a 5.1-channel surround sound,							Connection to a TV set without a scart
connect the digital audio output ( OPTICAL ) with an							socket or to an amplifier component
external Multi-channel Dolby Digital Decoder, for example.		OPTICAL	AUDIO IN			VIDEO	(home cinema):
			R	L		IN
		Amplifier (example)		Amplifier or
				TV set (example)
Prerequisites for making recordings with an external digital recorder			To be able to hear sound in stereo or Dolby Pro Logic quality,
- The original disc must not be copy-protected.			attach an amplifier or an analogue audio component supporting
- The recorder must be able to process signals with a scanning			these features.
	frequency of 48 kHz/16 bit.
			To avoid sound quality problems deactivate function
-	You cannot make MP3/WMA recordings.
			Advanced Surround when you attach an amplifier with					53
	Adapt the Audio SETUP menu settings to the following:		Dolby Pro Logic functionality.
D
	PCM Digital Output: [up to 48 kHz]	55
	Dolby Digital / DTS Digital Surround / MPEG: [PCM]
D	Deactivate function Advanced Surround.	53

Push in the jack all the way into the socket with this side facing up.

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Checking the Settings

after Auto Setup

Menu

Timer recording

Tuning

Clock set

Others

:select	ENTER : access
EXIT : exit

Tuning

Manual

Auto Setup

Shipping condition

Owner ID

: select	ENTER	: access
MENU : return	EXIT	: exit

MENU		Press the MENU button to display the OSD Main menu on the TV screen.
PLAY LIST	!
	!	Press	to select Tuning then press the ENTER button.
MENU	!	Press	to select Manual then press the ENTER button to display the list of
		tuned TV stations and confirm that all available TV stations have been set
		correctly.

DIf station name is []:

The asterisks indicate that a station was found during Auto Setup but has not been named (due to weak signal).

The stations in the list with asterisk will need to be named manually see page 34.

DIf station name is [- - - -]:

The dashes represent unused channel positions.

The stations in the list with dashes will need to be set manually. See page 33.

EXIT

RETURN ! Press the EXIT button to exit the On Screen Display.

When the station names and/or channel numbers have not been set correctly, see page 34 for details.

When no station has been found, confirm all connections of the VCR again and restart the Auto Setup. See page 35 for details.

TV Reception Channels

Tuning							Tuning						The reception
Pos	Name	Ch	Pos	Name	Ch		Pos	Name	Ch	Pos	Name	Ch	channels are
1	BBC1	22	6		30		1	RTE1	2	6	ITV	24	different for UK
				- - - -									and Ireland.
2	BBC2	23	7		- - -		2	NET2	4	7	CH4	25
3	ITV	24	8	- - - -	- - -		3	TNG	6	8	CH5	26
4	CH4	25	9	- - - -	- - -		4	BBC1	22	9	- - - -	- - -
5	CH5	26	10	- - - -	- - -		5	BBC2	23	10	- - - -	- - -
Example of UK model							Example of Ireland model

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Removing Interference / Changing RF-output channel

			In some cases, interference (lines or patterning) or a very poor picture may
			appear on the TV when the VCR/DVD is connected. If this happens, follow
			the steps below to change the video playback channel (RF output channel)
	TV screen		to remove the interference.
The picture with interference			MENU
			PLAY LIST
			! Press the MENU button for more than 5 seconds. The RF output channel
	VCR Ch:28		number is displayed on the VCR display.
			MENU
On-Screen Display			TRACKING/V-LOCK
			! Press the Numeric buttons or use the Channel (CH) button
Test pattern indication			to select a channel number, which differs by 2 or 3 from the
	VCR display		present channel number. (For example, if the original	8	9

channel number was 28, enter 31.)

! Retune your TV until you receive the Test pattern. It may be necessary to

Indication when the RF output

channel is 28 (example) repeat steps above until you can see the Test pattern clearly. If using a Scart cable please see the note below.

! Press ENTER to finish this setting.

Indication after changing the RF output channel to 31 (example)

VCR Ch:31

Test pattern indication

The clear picture

DSet the RF output channel of the VCR/DVD to [- -] (RF OFF) if the VCR/DVD is connected to the TV via the 21-pin Scart cable.

!Press MENU for about 5 seconds. The preset channel will be displayed on the VCR-display.

!Press channel select buttons CH or 0 to invoke [- -].

!Confirm with ENTER.

21 ... 68 (RF OFF)

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