Panasonic NV-VP33GC, NV-VP33GCS User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Player/

Video Cassette Recorder

Model No. NV-VP33 Series

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.

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Contents

Before Use

Warning and Important Information .............................. 3

Accessories .................................................................................. 3

VHS Deck and Cassette Tape Information.................... 4

The Remote Control ..................................................................... 4

Disc Information.............................................................. 5

Control Reference Guide................................................ 6

Main Unit....................................................................................... 6

The Unit’s Display......................................................................... 6

Remote Control............................................................................. 7

Getting Started

Connections .................................................................... 8

Basic Connections ........................................................................ 8

Audio/Video Output Sockets......................................................... 8

For Better Video from DVD........................................................... 8

To Enjoy Sound through Other Audio Equipment......................... 9

Operating the TV ........................................................... 10

TV Maker Setting ........................................................................ 10

Tuning the TV to Your Unit ........................................... 11

To Change the RF Output Channel ............................................ 11

Setting Up for VHS and DVD Quick Setup .................. 12

LANGUAGE................................................................................ 12

CLOCK SET ............................................................................... 12

VHS Operations

Playback......................................................................... 13

Adjusting the Playback Picture ................................................... 14

NTSC Playback .......................................................................... 14

Recording ...................................................................... 15

One-Touch Recording (OTR) ..................................................... 16

Recording from an External Source............................................ 16

TAPE REFRESH ........................................................................ 16

Timer Recording............................................................ 17

To Check and Cancel a Timer Programme ................................ 18

Timer Recording for the Same Programme on the

Following Week (Intelligent Timer) ........................................... 18

Search Functions .......................................................... 19

Jet Navigator............................................................................... 19

VHS Index Search System (VISS).............................................. 20

Easy Programme Playback ........................................................ 20

Settings Using the On-Screen Display........................ 21

TUNER PRESET ........................................................................ 21

SYSTEM ..................................................................................... 22

OPTION ...................................................................................... 22

Various Indications in On-screen Display ................................... 23

Changing Audio .......................................................................... 23

DVD Operations

Playing Discs-basic Play...............................................24

Useful Functions............................................................26

Starting Play from a Selected Item.............................................. 26

Starting Play from a Selected Group........................................... 26

Quick Replay............................................................................... 26

Changing Play Speed ................................................................. 26

AV Enhancer ............................................................................... 26

Picture Mode ............................................................................... 26

Rotating Pictures......................................................................... 26

Manual Skip ................................................................................ 27

Displaying Current Playback Condition (QUICK OSD) ...............27

Advanced Disc Review ............................................................... 27

Program/Random Playback ........................................................27

Using Navigation Menus...............................................28

Playing Data Disc........................................................................ 28

Playing HighMAT Discs............................................................... 29

Playing RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-VR) Disc ...................................... 29

To Enjoy Movies and Music More.................................30

Changing Soundtracks, Subtitles and Angles ............................. 30

Advanced Surround .................................................................... 31

Repeat Play................................................................................. 31

Variable Zoom Function .............................................................. 32

Progressive Out (Component) .................................................... 32

Digital Output .............................................................................. 33

Using On-Screen Menus ...............................................34

Main Menu .................................................................................. 34

Other Settings .............................................................................34

Changing Settings.........................................................36

Entering a Password (Ratings) ................................................... 36

SETUP Menu ..............................................................................37

Editing

Recording from DVD to VHS.........................................38

Manual Dubbing .......................................................................... 38

DVD-RAM Dubbing ..................................................................... 38

Helpful Hints

Before Requesting Service...........................................39

Error Messages........................................................................... 41

Glossary .........................................................................42

Specifications ................................................................43

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Warning and Important Information

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Important

CAUTION!

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.

WARNING:

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

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

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

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.

For your safety

≥Do not remove outer cover. ≥Touching internal parts of the unit is dangerous, and may

seriously damage it.

≥To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no

user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Cautions before you operate this unit

Avoid: ≥ Using a cell phone near the equipment because doing so may

cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.

≥Humidity and dust. ≥Covering the ventilation holes with soft materials such as cloth or

paper.

≥Extreme heat such as direct sunlight. ≥Magnets or electromagnetic objects. ≥Touching internal parts of the unit. ≥Water or some other liquid. ≥Lightning (disconnect the aerial plug from the unit during a

lightning storm).

≥Anything heavy on the unit. ≥Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands.

Do:

≥Wipe the unit with a clean and dry cloth. ≥Install the unit in a horizontal position. ≥Keep the unit, TV and other equipment switched off until you

have finished all connections.

Condensation may form in the following cases:

≥The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated

room.

≥The unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an

air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.

Note:

≥In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit

for at least 1 hour. This unit is not equipped with a dew sensor.

NV-VP33GC : Middle East model NV-VP33GCS: Asia, Malaysia model

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Before Use

Accessories

RQLCA0141

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

(Inside of product)

∏ 1 pc. Remote Control (EUR7720X90) ∏ 1 pc. RF Coaxial cable ∏ 2 pcs. “R6” size batteries

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

About descriptions in these Operating Instructions

≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as (l ±±).

∏ 2 pcs. AC Main Lead (for NV-VP33GC) ∏ 1 pc. AC Main Lead (for NV-VP33GCS) ∏ 1 pc. Audio/Video cable

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VHS Deck and Cassette Tape Information

ª Surge Absorber

For further protection for this product, these models are equipped with new surge absorbing circuits which prevents damage due to power surges caused by lightning.

≥This function may not be effective for surges by direct lightning.

ª Crystal View Control

The crystal view control function ensures the optimum picture quality so that you get the best picture automatically.

ª Longrun Head System

This longrun head system enables approximately 8,000 hours of recording/playback with high quality images. Newly developed head cylinder with narrower head windows and tapered cylinder design effectively protect heads from dust and prevents head clogging. Plus, “Alumina” Head Cleaner enhances the cleaning efficiency. ≥Based on in-house tests with Panasonic video cassettes. Actual

head life may vary according to conditions of use, tape type, temperature, humidity, etc.

ª Ta pes

≥You can use tapes with the VHS and S-VHS marks, but this unit is

unable to make full use of the characteristics of S-VHS tapes.

≥Break the tape’s tab to prevent accidental

erasure. Cover the hole with a double layer of adhesive tape when you want to use the tape for recording again.

≥It is not possible to fully obtain the high resolution that S-VHS is

capable of.

It is not possible to record in the S-VHS system with this unit.

ª Dirt on the video heads

If the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be recorded or played back clearly. (See the following conditions.)

Normal picture Small amount of dirt Large amount of dirt

If this happens, insert and eject a cassette 5 to remove the dirt from the video heads.

If the problem still persists after performing above, contact a service personnel.

Heads mainly become dirty because of scratched or dirty tapes, use of the unit under high temperature and humidity or under the dust and other reasons.

Never use tapes on which liquids have been spilt or those that are extremely damaged since these will cause not only the heads to become dirty, but also the unit malfunction.

–10 times successively

Tab

ª S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

It is possible to play back tapes recorded in the S-VHS system. ≥Some picture noise may occur depending on the type of tape used.

The Remote Control

ª Installing the batteries

Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned.

R6, AA, UM-3

Notes:

The service life of the batteries is approximately 1 year. However, it varies considerably depending on the frequency of use. ≥When the batteries are exhausted, remove them immediately and

dispose them correctly.

≥Do not mix old battery with new battery. ≥Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese. ≥Do not use rechargeable batteries. ≥Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries. ≥When you do not use the remote control for a long time, take out

the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.

≥Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct

sunlight, fluorescent light and the glass doors on cabinets.

ª Use

Aim at the receiver window (l 6), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

≥Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust. ≥Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct

sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.

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Disc Information

ª Discs that can be played

DVD-RAM DVD-Video

DVD-R/DVD-RW

(DVD-Video)

DVD-RW

(VR)

R (Video)/

RW (Video)

SVCD Video CD CD CD-R/RW

—

Shown as “DVD-VR” on the display

[RAM]

[JPEG]

Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly. Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit. It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

[DVD-V] ]DVD-RW]‹VR›] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [VCD] [CD]

ª Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Blu-ray, CVD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107, etc.

§(DVD-Audio/Video disc will play as DVD Video format, depending

on disc compatibility.)

ª Region number supported by this player

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. The region number of the unit is “2” for the Middle East and “3” for Asia. The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” for the Middle East and “3” for Asia or “ALL”. Examples:

For the Middle East

For Asia

ALL

, etc.

Conforming to IEC62107

[JPEG]:

Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard Ver 1.0.

≥Remove discs from their cartridges

before use and return them when you are finished, making sure that the labels of the disc and cartridge face the same way.

≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one programme ends

and another begins, may not play smoothly.

ª DVD-R (DVD-Video)/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) discs

Discs recorded and finalized (a process that allows play on compatible equipment) on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

ª DVD-RW (DVD-VR) discs

Discs recorded and finalized (a process that allows play on compatible equipment) on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

ª iR (Video)/iRW (Video) discs

Discs recorded and finalized (a process that allows play on compatible equipment) on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

—

[MP3] [WMA]

[JPEG]

ª Playing DVDs and Video CDs

ª Video systems

≥This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your TV must match the

system used on the disc.

≥PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television. ≥This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL

television (Video—NTSC Disc Output l 37).

≥Output is interlace (576i), when playing PAL discs.

ª Disc structure

Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on the disc type.

Track: The smallest division on CDs and Video CDs, or a single

Chapter: The smallest division on DVD-Video. Group: Equivalent to folders or albums on data discs. Title: The largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire

Programme

Picture: A single JPEG file. Play list: The largest grouping on a HighMAT disc, or a group of

Scene: DVD-RAM programme sections specified and grouped

Content: Covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.

MP3/WMA file.

movie.

The division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single recording.

scenes on DVD-RAM.

into play lists on a DVD video recorder.

ª DVD-RAM discs

[RAM]:

The DVD-RAM you can play on this unit are those recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions (for example if the play time is not displayed or if a Video CD has menus). Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

ª CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), MP3, WMA, or JPEG. Finalize the disc after recording.

(a process that allows play on compatible equipment)

ª HighMATTM discs

This unit is compatible with HighMATTM discs containing MP3, WMA and/or JPEG files.

ª To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

ª Handling precautions

≥Do not write on the label side with a

ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (do not use discs with

exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers).

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

Before Use

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Control Reference Guide

Operations in these instructions are described mainly for the remote control, but you can do the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.

Main Unit

(1)

[A]

(2)

[B]

(6)

(3)

(5)(4)

(9)

ª Common section

[A] Power button (Í/I)

≥Press [Í/I] to switch this unit from on to standby mode or vice

versa. In standby mode, the unit is still connected to the main AC power.

[B] Infra-red Remote Control Receiver Window [C] Display

ª VHS section

(1) Tape Eject button (<EJECT) ................................... (l 13)

(2) Cassette Compartment

(3) AV2 IN (AUDIO/VIDEO) Sockets .............................. (l 16)

(4) Recording/One-Touch Recording button

(¥REC/OTR) ........................................................ (l 15, 16)

(5) Timer Recording button ( TIMER REC).............. (l 17)

≥Lights up while the unit is waiting for the timer recording or the

timer recording is being activated.

[C]

(1)

(2)

OPEN/CLOSE

(6)(4) (5)(3)(7)(8)

(6) Channel Down/Up buttons (IJCH).......... (l 10, 14, 15)

(7) ∫STOP button........................................................... (l 13)

(8) 1PLAY button .......................................................... (l 13)

(9) Rewind/Fast-Forward buttons

(6 56/REW FF/5) ......................................... (l 13)

ª DVD section

(1) Disc Tray (2) Disc Tray Open/Close button (< (3) DVD-RAM Dubbing button

(DVD-RAM DUBBING) .............................................. (l 38)

(4) ∫STOP button........................................................... (l 24)

(5) 1PLAY button .......................................................... (l 24)

(6) AV Enhancer button (AV ENHANCER) ................... (l 26)

OPEN/CLOSE

)...... (l 24)

The Unit’s Display

(2)

(1) (3)

(4)

[B] [C]

ª Common section

[A] Counter Display

≥Current time/VHS recording and play counter/Disc play

counter/Miscellaneous messages, etc.

PL: Play list number PG: Programme number C: Contents number (HighMAT discs l 29) G: Group number (Data Disc l 26)

[B] Running Indicator

≥Lights up when the VHS or DVD section is active. ≥Flashes when the cassette is paused or the disc is stopped. ≥Lights up one bar when the disc is paused. ≥Lights up and running one by one when the cassette or disc

is playing.

[C] Play Indicator

≥Lights up when playing cassette or disc.

(2)

(1)

[A]

(5)

ª VHS section

(1) Operation Status of VHS Section

≥Lights up when a cassette is inserted. ≥Flashes when recording or timer recording is

attempted with no cassette inserted.

(2) VHS Selector Indicator

≥Lights up when the VHS section is active.

(3) Timer Programme Recording Indicator (4) Recording Indicator

≥Lights up during recording, dubbing or timer recording standby.

(5) Recording Mode Indicator (l 15)

ª DVD section

(1) Operation Status of DVD Section

≥Lights up when a disc is inserted.

(2) DVD Selector Indicator

≥Lights up when the DVD section is active.

Note:

≥“ ” or “ ” indicator lights up all the time if a cassette or CD is

inserted.

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Remote Control

VHS/

Control Reference Guide

VHS/

DVD

(1)

(2) (3)

AUDIO

VHS

OPERATION

SELECT

DV D

TRACKING/V-LOCK

(4)

SLOW

ENTER

-/- -

REW

INPUT SELECT

SLOW/

PLAY

(5) (6) (7)

(8)

(9)

CANCEL/RESET

INDEX/SKIP

NAVI

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

FUNCTIONS

(10)

(11)

(13)

(16)

(12)

(14) (15)

PROG/

CHECK

TIMER REC MODE REC

VHS STATUS CINEMA MODE

DV D S TATUS

I-TIMER

DVD -RA M DUBBING

QUICK OSD

PROG PLAY

QUICK REPLAY MANUAL SKIP

PLAY MODEAV E NHAN CER PL AY S PEED

ª [VHS] and [DVD] button

[VHS]

≥Switch the remote control mode into VHS.

[DVD]

≥Switch the remote control mode into DVD.

VOLUME

REPEAT

MENU /

PLAY LIST

RETURN

SET UP

JET REW

(32)

(31)

(30)

(29)

(28) (27)

(26) (25)

(24)

(23)

(21)

(19) (18)

(22)

(20)

(17)

(1) VHS/DVD Power button (ÍVHS/DVD) ...............(l 13, 24)

(2) Audio button (AUDIO).........................................(l 23, 30)

(3) VHS Select button (VHS) ......................................(lLEFT)

(4) Numeric buttons (0–9, – /– –, S10) ..............(l 15, 25, 26)

(5) Cancel/Reset button (CANCEL/RESET) ............(l 18, 23)

(6) Index Search, Skip buttons

(: 9INDEX/SKIP)........................................(l 20, 24)

(7) Stop button (∫STOP)..........................................(l 13, 24)

(8) Jet Navigator, Top Menu/Direct Navigator

button (NAVI, TOP MENU,

DIRECT NAVIGATOR) ...................................(l 19, 28, 29)

(9) Cursor, Enter buttons

(342 1, ENTER) ..................................(l 12, 21, 34, 36)

(10) Functions/On-Screen Menu button

(FUNCTIONS) .............................................................(l 34)

(11) Timer Programming and Check button, AV Enhancer

(PROG/CHECK, AV ENHANCER) .................(l 17, 18, 26)

(12) Intelligent Timer button, Play Mode,

(I-TIMER, PLAY MODE) .......................................(l 18, 27)

(13) Timer Recording button ( TIMER) ........................(l 17)

(14) DVD-RAM Dubbing button

(DVD-RAM DUBBING) ...............................................(l 38)

(15) VHS Status, DVD Status button

(VHS STATUS, DVD STATUS) ............................(l 23, 24)

(16) Cinema Mode, Quick OSD button

(CINEMA MODE, QUICK OSD)............................(l 13, 27)

(17) Quick Replay button (QUICK REPLAY)...................(l 26)

(18) Manual Skip button (MANUAL SKIP).......................(l 27)

(19) Recording mode button (REC MODE) .....................(l 15)

Recording button (¥REC) ........................................(l 15)

(20) (21) Program Play button, Play Speed

(PROG PLAY, PLAY SPEED) ..............................(l 20, 26)

(22) Jet Rewind button, DVD Setup menu

(6JET REW, SETUP) .......................................(l 13, 36)

(23) Return button (RETURN) ..................(l 12, 29, 30, 34, 36)

(24) Menu, Play List button

(MENU

PLAY LIST)

(25) Pause/Slow button

(

;/D

PAUSE, SLOW)

..........................................(l 12, 21, 29)

.............................................(l 13, 24)

(26) Play button (1PLAY) ..........................................(l 13, 24)

(27) Rewind/Fast-Forward, Slow/Search buttons

(6 5REW, FF, SLOW/SEARCH) ..................(l 13, 24)

(28) Repeat, Input Select button

(REPEAT, INPUT SELECT) .................................(l 31, 38)

(29) Tracking/V-Lock and Channel Up/Down buttons

(rsTRACKING/V-LOCK, JICH).....................(l 14, 15)

(30) DVD Select button (DVD) .....................................(l LEFT)

(31) TV Operation buttons

TV Power button (Í) TV Input Mode Selector (AV) TV Channel Up/Down buttons (JICH) TV Volume Up/Down buttons (s N rVOLUME)

(32) Infra-red Transmitter

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Connections

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

AC IN

COAXIAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S-

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

VHS/DVD

OUT

AV1 IN

DVD

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S- VIDEO

VIDEO OUT (480P/480I)

When the unit is turned on after connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically.

Basic Connections

The following connections are required to record the video cassette and play back the video cassette/discs through the TV.

≥Refer to the TV’s operating instructions. ≥Turn the TV off and disconnect its AC mains lead.

Note:

The included AC mains lead are for use with this unit only. Do not use them with other equipment.

ª For NV-VP33GC

2 AC mains leads are supplied for this unit. Use one of the supplied AC mains leads of which the plug fits into

your outlet. 3 pin mains plug is for Saudi Arabia.

Audio/Video Output Sockets

≥Set the RF output channel of the unit to “ss”

(RF OFF) (l 11).

≥Connect Audio/Video cables directly to your TV.

The video signals on DVDs and video tapes have copyright protection. The video may not be shown correctly if you connect through an A/V selector or other equipment.

To mains supply

AC IN

DVD OUT

COAXIAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

TV Set (Not supplied)

Aerial Connector

COMPONENT VIDEO

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

S-

VIDEO

Audio/Video cable

(Supplied)

VIDEO

AV1 IN

VHS/DVD

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Television

Aerial (Not supplied)

For Better Video from DVD

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Television

COMPONENT VIDEO terminal (progressive out)

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output and provide a clearer picture than the S VIDEO terminal. Connection using these terminals outputs the colour difference signals (P achieve high fidelity in reproducing colours. ≥The description of the component video input terminals depends

on the TV or monitor (e.g. Y/P Connect to terminals of the same colour.

≥These connections are for the DVD section only.

Carry out the Basic Connections described above to view video from the VHS section.

≥When making this connection, ensure that you connect the Audio cables

(not supplied) to the corresponding audio input terminals on the TV.

≥You may need to change the video-input mode on the TV to view video

from the VHS and DVD sections. Read your TV’s operating instructions for details.

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B/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to

Video cable (Not supplied)

B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR).

S-Video cable (Not supplied)

S-VIDEO

Television

S VIDEO terminal

The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals (Actual results depend on the TV). ≥Connect to a different terminal group (e.g.

“VIDEO 2”) than that you used for the connection through this unit’s VHS/DVD OUT terminal. Picture from the VHS section will not appear when you use the same group input terminal connections because the S Video terminal input takes precedence.

Audio cable

(Not supplied)

AUDIO IN

Television

Connections

The output terminal common to VHS and DVD, and the one exclusively for DVD

For the VHS/DVD OUT terminal, VHS and DVD outputs can be switched or it can be automatically switched on to the output side that has started playing back.

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD OUT

COAXIAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

DVD-only terminal

DVD OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VHS/DVD

VIDEO

S- VIDEO

Output common to

VHS and DVD

VHS/DVD OUT

To Enjoy Sound through Other Audio Equipment

You can enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers.

The DVD OUT terminal can only output the DVD signal.

AV1 IN

Notes:

≥When Video is switched to DVD or vice versa, the audio volume may suddenly

OUT

increase or decrease. This is because when the audio output of this unit is connected to the TV, etc., the audio output of the DVD is generally lower.

≥When you increase the volume level to play back DVD audio, reduce it when playback

is finished.

Digital connection

Amplifier (Not supplied)

Connect 3 or more speakers for surround sound.

(DVD) IN

Coaxial digital cable

AC IN

COAXIAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

DVD OUT

COAXIAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

(Not supplied)

Analog connection

Amplifier (Not supplied) or system component (Not supplied)

AUX IN

S- VIDEO

Getting Started

¬ To enjoy multi-channel surround sound

Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination. Change the settings in the SETUP menu (

VOLUME

R-AUDIO-L

l 33, 37).

You can only use DTS Digital Surround decoders that are compatible with DVD. ≥Turn the Advanced Surround function “Off”

(

l 31).

¬ To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic

Connect a digital amplifier or system component. Change the settings in the SETUP menu (

l 33, 37).

VIDEO

AV1 IN

VHS/DVD

OUT

¬ To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic

Connect an analog amplifier or system component. Change the settings in the SETUP menu (

l 33, 37).

The audio terminal of VHS/DVD OUT can also be connected.

R - AUDIO - L

Audio cable (Not supplied)

Note:

≥To purchase a coaxial digital cable (not supplied), check the terminal shape of the equipment to be connected beforehand.

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Operating the TV

UCO

TIO

(1) (2)

Numeric buttons

PER

SELECT

VOLUME

-/- -

(3)

(4)

TV Maker Setting

You can operate the TVs of the manufacturers listed below with the remote control after setting it.

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................

[1] Refer to the chart below for the code of your TV.

[2] Aim the remote control at the TV.

While press [Í] (1), use the numeric buttons to enter the two-digit code.

Example: “1”; [0]l[1]

[3] Check whether the TV can be operated

properly.

≥Test by turning on the TV and changing channels. Repeat the

procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.

≥When a manufacturer has multiple codes in the following chart,

try entering other codes if the TV operations cannot be performed properly, and then select the optimal code.

Notes:

≥If you are using a Panasonic TV, this setting has already been

made, you do not need to perform the above procedure. However, this remote control may not work on some Panasonic TVs.

≥Some TV models cannot be operated by this remote control

(including all TVs non-remote compatible).

TV OPERATION

Turn on the TV.

(1) TV Power button (Í)

≥Switch the TV from on to standby mode or vice versa.

On some TVs with this button, it is only possible to turn it to standby mode (OFF). It is not possible to turn it on. In this case, try to turn the TV on with the following button:

[JICH] (4)

(2) TV Input Mode Selector button (AV)

≥To select desired AV input on the TV.

(3) TV Volume Up/Down buttons (s N rVOLUME)

≥To adjust the volume of the TV.

(4) TV Channel Up/Down buttons (JICH)

≥To select the desired programme position (TV station) on the

TV.

Brand Code

Panasonic/National 01-04

SONY 05

TOSHIBA 06

JVC 07

HITACHI 08

MITSUBISHI 09, 10

SHARP 11

PHILIPS, SAMSUNG 12

NEC 13

SANYO 14

GOLDSTAR/LG 15, 16

SAMSUNG 17, 18

SANYO 19

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Tuning the TV to Your Unit

SELECT :

END : MENU

CH 22

END : MENU

The unit supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel E21sE69. It is possible to view the unit’s picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV broadcasts. The unit is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV) and can be preset to receive up to 99 TV broadcast stations.

≥Press [VHS]. ¬ If you have connected the unit to the TV through the audio/

video output sockets

You do not need to follow the procedure below. To view the pictures from the unit, set to the AV mode on the TV with

Plug in Auto Tuning

When the unit is turned on after connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead for the first time, tuning starts automatically.

≥If the unit is turned on with the aerial not

connected, all channels are skipped.

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[1] Press [ÍVHS] to turn on

this unit.

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[2] Set the TV to an unused

position for the unit viewing channel.

≥Tune the TV until the display shown

on the right appears. Refer also to the TV’s instructions regarding tuning.

≥Set RF SELECT by pressing [2 1] to select the colour TV

system used by the TV set to be connected.

BG: PAL B.G.H/SECAM B.G I: PAL I DK: PAL D/SECAM D.K.K1

[3] Press [MENU].

[AV].

AUTO TU NI NG IS COMPLETED.

RF SELECT

BG DKI

To Change the RF Output Channel

You can change the RF output channel, for example, when interference occurs on the picture after tuning.

[1] Press [MENU] for 5

seconds or more.

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[2] Press [JCH] or [ICH] to

select the channel (E21

sE69).

≥Each time you press [JCH] or

[ICH], (l below).

≥Set to “ss” (RF OFF) when you

use the Audio/Video cable for the connection.

≥You can also use the numeric

buttons. Example: “28”; [2]l[8]

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[3] Retune your TV to

the new RF channel for the unit.

[4] Press [MENU] to exit the setting mode.

Note:

≥Even if the RF output channel has been changed, it is not

necessary to perform Auto Tuning.

Panasonic

RF SELECT

SELECT :

(RF OFF)

BG DKI

END : MENU

Getting Started

ª To cancel Auto Tuning halfway through

Auto Tuning will stop halfway by turning the unit off, pressing [MENU], playback or power failure.

¬ If Auto Tuning stops halfway by turning the unit off, playback

or power failure

≥Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it. ≥Turn on the unit. Plug in Auto Tuning restarts.

¬ To set the channels manually (l 21)

ª To restart Plug in Auto Tuning

≥Turn the unit on. ≥Make sure there is no video cassette in

the unit.

1) Keep both [JCH] and [ICH] on

the unit pressed simultaneously for 3 seconds or more until the channel on the unit’s display changes to 1.

2) Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.

3) Turn on the unit. Plug in Auto Tuning restarts.

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Setting Up for VHS and DVD Quick Setup

Make basic settings for VHS. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off.

≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Turn on the unit. ≥Press [VHS].

Common procedures

[1] Press [MENU].

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[2] Press [34] to

select the menu.

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[3] Press [ENTER].

VHS MENU

LANGUAGE CLOCK

SET

PRESET

TUNE SYSTEM OPTION

APE

REFRESH

SELECT : , ENTER E ND :

LANGUAGE

Select the language for these menus on screen display.

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[1] Press [34] to

LANGUAGE

ENGL

ISH

select the desired language.

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[2] Press [MENU] twice

to clear the on-

SELECT : END :

screen display.

CLOCK SET

The clock operates for at least 3 years on its backup system in the event of power failure. After 3 years, clock back up can only be guaranteed for maximum of 1 hour.

[1] Set each item with

CLOCK

[34 1

Press [2] to return to the previous item.

At the set time (H:M) point: ≥When [34] is kept

SELECT :

pressed, the indication changes in 30 minute steps.

≥There is no need to press [34] continuously. ≥This is a 24-hour clock.

[2] Press [MENU] to start the clock and exit the

setting screen.

SET

DH : M

START : MENU

0: 002005

Make basic settings for DVD.The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings such as Menu Language (l 37) and TV Aspect (l below).

≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Turn on the unit. ≥Press [DVD].

[1] Press [SETUP].

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[2] Follow the

messages and make the settings using [3421]

DVD Setu

QUICK SETUP

English Français Deutsch Italiano Espanol Portugues

Nederlands

and [ENTER].

to select and press

ENTER

¬ To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab (l 37).

¬ To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Notes:

≥The “QUICK SETUP” screen only appears by pressing [SETUP]

when the unit is turned on for the first time. If the settings are not completed in “QUICK SETUP”, the “QUICK SETUP” screen will always appear whenever [SETUP] is pressed. To avoid reappearance of “QUICK SETUP” screen, or to abort the use of “QUICK SETUP”, select “NO” in the “Would you like to use QUICK SETUP?” screen.

≥All settings will be default by selecting “Re-intilialise Setting” in the

“Others” tab. To reset the DVD QUICK SETUP, follow the above steps 1 and 2.

TV Aspect

Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9” (widescreen) to suit your TV. If you have a regular 4:3 TV, you can also select how video on some discs is shown.

≥4:3 Pan & Scan (Initial Setting)

Widescreen software is expanded to fill the screen of a 4:3 aspect TV (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc).

≥4:3 Letterbox

Widescreen software is shown in the letterbox style on a 4:3 aspect TV.

If you have a wide-screen TV (16:9), you can select the style with the TV’s screen mode function.

4:3 Pan & Scan

4:3 Letterbox

RETURN

return

Time Reset Function

If the clock is less than 2 minutes early or late, it can easily be reset to the proper time.

Example: Resetting the clock to 12:00:00

Display the “CLOCK SET” screen

2) When the current clock display on the unit is between 11:58:00 and 12:01:59, press [MENU] as soon as it is 12:00:00. This will reset the time to 12:00:00.

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Playback

UCO

≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Press [ÍVHS] to turn on the unit. ≥Press [VHS].

[1] Insert a recorded video cassette tape.

[2] Press [1PLAY].

≥Play starts automatically if you insert a tape

which it’s tab has been removed (Tapes l 4).

VHS

Select

VHS

SLOW

REW

TRACKING/V-LOCK

PLAY

JET REW

ijTRACKING

-LOCK

Pause

Slow

Fastforward/ Rewind

(while stopped)

Cue/ Review

(during play)

Jet Search

Jet Rewind

JET REW

Press

this button during

playback. Press [1PLAY] or [;/D] to restart.

Press and hold for 2 seconds or more.

Press these buttons in the stop mode. Press [∫STOP] to cancel.

During playback, tap or keep pressing these buttons. If you keep pressing these buttons, playback restarts by releasing them.

During playback, tap these buttons twice. You can increase Cue/Review search speed.

Press this button to obtain a Higher Speed Rewind. The “J. REW” indication appears on the TV screen (except when the remaining tape time indication appears).

Getting Started

Operations

VHS

Play

CINEMA MODE

EJECT

PLAY

If you press and hold [1PLAY] for 5 seconds or more, you can play back the recorded part on the tape repeatedly. (l right) The “R 1” indication appears on the TV screen. Press [∫STOP] to cancel (it also cancels if you play, pause, cue, or review).

This function creates an impression that the image of

Cinema Mode

Eject

the picture playback from the VCR will have the same impression as during watching movie in the Cinema. (l 14)

Press this button to remove the video cassette. Or, keep pressing [∫STOP] on the remote control least 3 seconds.

for at

Repeat Playback

At the end of the programme, the tape rewinds to the beginning of the programme and plays it again (it only works if there is at least 5 seconds blank at the end of the programme). This repeats until you cancel it.

Beginning of Tape

Repeat Playback

PLAY

REW

¬ To restart play

Press [1PLAY].

Note:

≥To adjust tracking control manually ([rsTRACKING/V-LOCK])

(l 14)

End of Recorded Part

Control signal Interruption (at least 5 sec.)

Stop

Press this button to stop playback.

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Playback

Cinema mode

Press [CINEMA MODE].

≥Each time you press the button, the indication changes in the

following order:

CINEMA OFF CINEMA 1 CINEMA 2

CINEMA OFF: Normal mode (Initial Setting) CINEMA 1 : Sharper images and enhances detail in dark scenes CINEMA 2 : Clearer images and enhances detail in dark scenes

Notes:

≥The Cinema mode works for playback picture only. ≥During stop mode, the indication will show by pressing the

[CINEMA MODE] button, but there will be no changes on the image.

Other convenient functions

≥When the unit is off, an inserted video cassette can be played back

by pressing [1PLAY].

≥You can eject tapes when the unit is in standby mode. It switches

back to standby once it ejects the tape.

≥When the tape reaches its end, this unit automatically rewinds it to

the beginning.

Notes:

≥Jet Search, cue, review or slow playback will be automatically

released after 10 minutes, and for still playback, it will be released after 5 minutes.

≥The tape counter does not appear during Jet Rewind. ≥Depending on a cassette or the operating condition, Jet Rewind

may not work or change the rewind speed somewhat.

≥During playback function other than normal playback, horizontal

noise bars may appear in the picture, the colour of the picture may be unstable, or the picture may be otherwise distorted.

≥When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, the picture

may be turned into monochrome. (l 15)

≥When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture

and the sound may be unstable. However, these are not malfunctions. (l 15)

≥During timer recording, OTR and fast-forwarding do not work.

Notes:

≥This may not work with some TV models and tapes. ≥You can also adjust the tracking and vertical with [JCH] or [ICH]

on the unit

NTSC Playback

Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back via a PAL system TV. ≥To record in the NTSC system, set “NTSC INPUT SELECT”

(OPTION l 22).

≥Select “on PAL TV” in “NTSC PB SELECT” to view the NTSC

recording in colour (OPTION l 22).

≥On some TVs, the playback picture may roll up or down. If your TV

has V-HOLD control or equivalent function, use it to adjust the picture.

Note for only NTSC Playback on PAL system TV

This function is designed to allow only the playback of tapes recorded by NTSC signals on a PAL system TV. The NTSC signal is not completely converted to a PAL signal. For this reason, images play back by this function cannot be recorded correctly on other VHS.

Adjusting the Playback Picture

Manual tracking

The unit usually makes tracking adjustments, but you may need to do it manually, if noise appears on a tape recorded from other equipment.

During play, press [rTRACKING/V-LOCK] or [sTRACKING/V-LOCK].

Repeat until the noise disappears.

Vertical locking adjustment

Adjust the vertical to stop the picture jiggling while paused.

While paused, press [rTRACKING/VLOCK] or [sTRACKING/VLOCK].

Repeat until the jiggling stops.

¬ To return to auto tracking

Press both [rTRACKING/V-LOCK] and [sTRACKING/V-LOCK] simultaneously.

¬ To remove the noise from a paused picture

Start slow play, then adjust the tracking.

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