Panasonic NV-VP60 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Player/

Video Cassette Recorder

Model No. NV-VP60 Series

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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Contents

Before Use

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

VHS Deck and Video Cassette Information.......................4

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

Accessories .................................................................................... 4

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

Control Reference Guide ....................................................7

Main Unit ........................................................................................ 7

The Unit’s Display...........................................................................7

Remote Control .............................................................................. 8

Getting Started

Connections.........................................................................9

Basic Connections.......................................................................... 9

Audio/Video Output Sockets...........................................................9

For Better Video from DVD.............................................................9

To Enjoy Sound through Other Audio Equipment ........................ 10

Operating the TV................................................................11

TV Maker Setting.......................................................................... 11

Tuning the TV to Your Unit................................................12

To Change the RF Output Channel.............................................. 12

Setting Up for VHS and DVD Quick Setup.......................13

Language......................................................................................13

Clock Set ......................................................................................13

VHS Operations

Playback .............................................................................14

Adjusting the Playback Picture.....................................................15

NTSC Playback ............................................................................15

Recording...........................................................................16

One-Touch Recording (OTR) ....................................................... 17

Recording from an External Source ............................................. 17

Tape Refresh................................................................................ 17

Timer Recording ................................................................18

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

DVD Operations

Playing Discs-basic Play.................................................. 23

DivX VOD Contents........................................................... 25

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 a Data Disc...................................................................... 28

Playing a HighMAT Disc .............................................................. 29

Playing a DVD Video Recording Format Disc.............................. 29

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

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

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

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

Multi Re-master............................................................................ 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 Copying ........................................................................... 38

DVD-RAM

Copying...................................................................... 38

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

VHS Index Search System (VISS) ...............................................19

Settings Using the On-Screen Display ............................20

Tuner Preset................................................................................. 20

System..........................................................................................21

Option...........................................................................................21

Various Indications in On-screen Display..................................... 22

Changing Audio............................................................................22

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Helpful Hints

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

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

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

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

Warning and Important Information

Dear Customer

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 the outer cover. ≥Touching internal parts of the unit is dangerous and may

seriously damage it.

≥To prevent electric shock, do not remove the outer 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-VP60GC : Middle East model NV-VP60GCS: Asia, Malaysia model

ENGLISH

Before Use

(Inside of product)

RQLCA0141

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

About descriptions in these Operating Instructions

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

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VHS Deck and Video Cassette Information

ª Surge Absorber

For further protection, this product is equipped with new surge absorbing circuits which prevent 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.

Tab

ª S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

It is possible to playback video cassettes recorded in the S-VHS system.

≥Some picture noise may occur depending on the type of tape used. ≥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 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 the above, contact a service personnel.

Heads mainly become dirty because of scratched or dirty video cassettes and operating the unit where the temperature is high or it is humid, dusty, etc.

Never use video cassettes that liquids have been spilled on or that are very badly damaged. The heads will become dirty and the unit will malfunction.

–10 times successively

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 of them correctly.

≥Do not mix an old battery with a 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 the remote control is not going to be used for a long time,

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

ª Using the remote control (operation range)

Remote control

signal sensor

Any angle up to

approx. 20°

above or below

Any angle up to approx. 30° left or right

Remote control transmission window

≥The remote control can be used to operate the unit up to

approximately 7 meters in front, up to approx. 30° left or right and up to approx. 20° above or below the remote control signal sensor. (However, this operation range will vary depending on the surrounding brightness.)

≥If you place the unit in a rack, the operation range may become

shorter depending on the thickness and color of the rack’s glass door.

≥Do not place any obstacles between the unit and the remote

control.

≥If the remote control signal sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or

strong light from an inverter fluorescent lamp, you may not be able to use the remote control to operate the unit.

Accessories

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Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

∏ 1 pc. Remote Control (N2QAYB000006) ∏ 1 pc. RF Coaxial cable ∏ 2 pcs. “R6” size batteries

∏ 2 pcs. AC Mains Lead (for NV-VP60GC) ∏ 1 pc. AC Mains Lead (for NV-VP60GCS) ∏ 1 pc. Audio/Video cable

Disc Information

[DVD-VR]

[DVD-V]

[WMA]

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[MPEG4]

[DivX]

ª Discs that can be played

Recorded Discs (Y: Available, t: Not Available)

Logos

Disc

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

DVD-RW

Indication

Recorded on a DVD

video recorder, etc.

Recorded on a Personal computer, etc.

Necessary to

finalize

(l 6) (l 6) (l 6) (l 6) (l 6)

tYYYY Not necessary

Y Y tYYYY Necessary

Yttttt Necessary

Y Y tYYYY Necessary

Before Use

iR/iRW

iR DL

t (Y)

CD-R/RW ss

Commercial Discs

Disc

Logos

Indication Remarks

DVD-Video

A disc that contains

[DVD-V]

high quality video and audio.

Video CD

[CD]

[VCD]

Including SVCD

(Conforming to

IEC62107).

A process that allows the disc to be played on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as “Available” on this unit, the disc must first be finalized on the device it was recorded on.

Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

The DVD-R DL (l 24) is a new DVD standard approved at the DVD Forum, January 2005. When playing back a title recorded on both layers, the video and the audio may briefly stop when the unit is switching layers.

Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

ttttt Necessary

YYYYYNecessary

Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore some functions cannot be used.

Closing the session will also work.

This unit can play audio recorded in the CD-DA, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107) format recorded on a CD-R/RW. Finalize

This unit can play video recorded in the Video CD format recorded on a CD-R/RW. Finalize

≥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.

≥DVD-RAM that can be played 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).

≥

Remove the discs from their cartridges before use and return them when finished. Ensure that the labels of the disc and the cartridge face the same way.

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

and another begins, may not be played smoothly.

≥HighMAT

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

Note:

≥It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to

the type of disc, the condition of the recording, the recording method or how the files were created (l 6).

the disc after recording.

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Disc Information

ª WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX files that

can be played

Playable WMA§ format

Features WMA has the same sound quality as MP3 with a

Indication [WMA]

Extension “.WMA” or “.wma”

Bit rate between 48 kbps and 320 kbps

Playable MP3

Features

Indication [MP3]

Extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”

Bit rate between 32 kbps and 320 kbps

Compatible compression rate

Remarks ≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 Tags. (l 42)

Playable JPEG

Features JPEG is a system used for compressing/decoding

Indication [JPEG]

Extension “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”

Picture Resolution

Remarks ≥

Playable MPEG4§ format

Features MPEG4

Indication [MPEG4]

Extension “.ASF” or “.asf” Remarks ≥Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras

Playable DivX

Features DivX is a codec that compresses video files

Indication [DivX]

Extension Remarks ≥Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x (DivX video

The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio, picture and video contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and video contents and 400 groups

file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

format

MP3 is an audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one-tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality.

DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: Except for 8 kHz, 16 kHz, 32 kHz. CD-R/RW: 8 kHz, 11.02 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.

See (

Notes l 28)

≥

format

color still pictures. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression.

between (sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4)

≥

mobile devices or a network, that allows highly efficient recording at a low bit rate.

≥

format

without any considerable loss of video quality.

“.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI”, or “.avi”

≥

160k120 and 6144k4096 pixels

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

Notes l 28)

is a

compression system for use on

or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system]. See (

Notes l 28)

system/MP3 or Dolby Digital audio system). See (

Notes l 28)

ª Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Blu-ray, CVD, SACD, Photo CD, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, “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.

ª Playing DVDs and Video CDs

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 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

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

Track: The smallest division on a CD and a Video CD, or a

Chapter: The smallest division on DVD-Video. Group: Equivalent to a folder or an album on a data disc. Title: The largest division on a 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.

single WMA/MP3 file.

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

scenes on DVD-RAM.

into a play list on a DVD video recorder.

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.

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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

Before Use

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 14)

(2) Cassette Compartment

(3) AV2 IN (AUDIO/VIDEO) Sockets .............................. (l 17)

(4) Recording/One-Touch Recording button

(¥REC/OTR) ........................................................ (l 16, 17)

(5) Timer Recording button ( TIMER REC) ...............(l 18)

The Unit’s Display

(2)

(6) Channel Down/Up buttons (IJCH).......... (l 12, 15, 16)

(7) ∫ Stop button ........................................................... (l 14)

(8) 1Play button ............................................................ (l 14)

(9) Rewind/Fast-Forward buttons

(6 56/REW FF/5) ......................................... (l 14)

ª DVD section

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

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

(4) ∫ Stop button ........................................................... (l 23)

(5) 1Play button ............................................................ (l 23)

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

(1)(1) (4)(3)

OPEN/CLOSE

(2)

)...... (l 23)

(5) (6)

[B] [C]

[D]

ª Common section

[A] Counter Display

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

counter/Miscellaneous messages, etc.

[B] Running Indicator

≥Lights up when the VHS or DVD section is active. ≥Flashes when the cassette is paused or the disc is stopped. ≥One bar lights up when the disc is paused. ≥The bars flash one at a time when the cassette or disc is

playing.

[C] Play Indicator

≥Lights up when playing a cassette or disc.

[D] Minus Indicator

≥Lights up when the VHS tape counter passes the zero mark on

the counter display or when the remaining time display is selected on some discs (j 0:00).

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.

[A]

(2) VHS Selector Indicator

≥Lights up when the VHS section is active.

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

≥Lights up during the clock display.

(5) Recording Indicator

≥Lights up during recording, copying or timer recording.

(6) Remaining Time Indicator (l 17) (7) Recording Mode Indicator (l 16)

(7)

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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Control Reference Guide

Remote Control

(21)

ª [VHS/DVD SELECT] button

Press this button to select either VHS or DVD. The selector indicator on the unit’s display lights up to show the selected section. (l 7)

[VHS SELECT]

≥Switch the player mode to VHS.

(1) VHS/DVD Power button (ÍVHS/DVD)............... (l 14, 23)

(2) Numeric buttons (0–9, – /– –, S10).............. (l 16, 24, 26)

(3) Audio button (AUDIO) ........................................ (l 22, 30)

(4) Index Search, Skip buttons

(: 9 INDEX/SKIP) ...................................... (l 19, 23)

(5) Stop button (∫STOP) ......................................... (l 14, 23)

(6) Timer Programme and Check, Top Menu/Direct

Navigator button (PROG/CHECK, TOP MENU/

DIRECT NAVIGATOR) .................................. (l 18, 28, 29)

(7) Cursor, Enter buttons

(342 1, ENTER).................................. (l 13, 20, 34, 36)

(8) Jet Rewind, Functions/On-Screen Menu button

(6JET REW, FUNCTIONS).............................. (l 14, 34)

(9) VHS/DVD Status button

(VHS/DVD STATUS)............................................ (l 22, 23)

(10) Quick OSD button (QUICK OSD)............................. (l 27)

(11) Timer Recording, DVD Setup menu button

( TIMER, SETUP) ............................................. (l 18, 36)

(12) Recording button (¥REC)........................................ (l 16)

(13) Recording Mode, Play Mode button

(REC MODE, PLAY MODE) ................................ (l 16, 27)

(14) DVD-RAM Copying button

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

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

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

(17)

Reset, Return button (RESET, RETURN)... (l13, 18, 22,34)

(18) Menu, Play List button

(MENU/PLAY LIST)

(19) Pause/Slow button

(20) Play button (1PLAY) ......................................... (l 14, 23)

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

(6 5REW/FF, SLOW/SEARCH) .................. (l 14, 23)

(22) Input Select/Cancel button

(INPUT SEL/CANCEL) ........................................ (l 34, 38)

(23) VHS/DVD Select button (VHS/DVD SELECT) .......(l Left)

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

(rsTRACKING/V-LOCK, JICH).................... (l 15, 16)

(25) TV Operation buttons

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

(26) Infra-red Transmitter

......................................... (l 13, 20, 28)

(;/DPAUSE, SLOW)

........... (l 14, 23)

[DVD SELECT]

≥Switch the player mode to DVD.

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Connections

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

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 on a video cassette and playback a 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-VP60GC

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 12).

≥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

TV Set (Not supplied)

Aerial Connector

Audio/Video cable

(Supplied)

AUDIO

VIDEO

Television

Aerial (Not supplied)

Before Use

Getting Started

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

≥These connections are for the DVD section only.

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

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

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

depends on the TV or monitor (e.g. Y/P C

R). Connect to terminals of the same colour.

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

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

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

Video cable (Not supplied)

B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/

S-Video cable (Not supplied)

S-VIDEO terminal

S-VIDEO

Television

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

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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. The DVD OUT terminal can only output the DVD signal.

Notes:

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

DVD-only terminal

DVD OUT

Output common to

VHS and DVD

VHS/DVD OUT

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 playback DVD audio, reduce it when playback is

finished.

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.

Digital connection

¬ 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 (

l 33, 37).

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

(

l 31).

Connect 3 or more speakers for surround sound.

Amplifier (Not supplied)

VOLUME

(DVD) IN

Coaxial digital cable

(Not supplied)

Analogue connection

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

AUX IN

Audio cable (Not supplied)

R - AUDIO - L

¬ To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic

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

l 33, 37).

¬ To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic

Connect an analogue amplifier or system component. Change the settings in the Setup menu (

l 33, 37).

The VHS/DVD OUT audio terminals can also be connected.

Note:

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

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Operating the TV

(1) (2)

Numeric

Buttons

(3)

(4)

TV Maker Setting

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

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

[2] Aim the remote control at the TV.

While pressing [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).

Getting Started

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). In this case, try to turn the TV on with the following button:

[JICH] (4)

(2) TV Input Mode Selector button (AV)

≥To select the desired AV input on the TV.

(3) TV Volume Up/Down buttons (sNrVOLUME)

≥To adjust the volume of the TV.

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

≥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 SELECT] (l 8). ¬ 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 [AV].

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

AUTO TUN I NG S COMPLETED.

RF SELECT

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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.

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[3] Press [MENU].

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 (E21sE69).

≥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.

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[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)

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END : MENU

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 20)

ª To restart Plug in Auto Tuning

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

the unit.

1) Keep both [ICH] and [JCH] 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 the 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 SELECT] (l 8).

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

TUNE

PRESET SYSTEM OPTI ON T

APE

REFRESH

SELECT : , ENTER END :

Language

Select the language for these menus on screen displays.

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[1] Press [34] to select

the desired language.

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[2] Press [MENU] twice to

clear the on-screen

LANGUAGE

ENGL

ISH

SELECT : END :

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 a maximum of 1 hour.

[1] Set each item with

[34 1].

Press [2] to return to the previous item.

At the set time (H:M) point:

≥When [34] is kept 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.

CLOCK

SET

Y M D H:M

2006 1 1 0:00

SELECT

START : MENU

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 SELECT] (l 8).

[1] Press [SETUP].

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[2] Follow the messages

e.g. NV-VP60 GC

DVD Setup

QUICK SETUP

and make the settings using [342 1] and [ENTER].

English Deutsch Italiano Espanol Port ugues

to select and press

¬ To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “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 appear whenever [SETUP] is pressed. To avoid the reappearance of the “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 return to default by selecting “Re-initialise 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 are 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.

Français

Nederlands

ENTER

4:3 Pan & Scan

4:3 Letterbox

RETURN

return

Getting Started

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

Display the “CLOCK SET” screen

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

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Playback

≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Press [ÍVHS] to turn on the unit. ≥Press [VHS SELECT] (l 8).

[1] Insert a recorded video cassette.

[2] Press [1PLAY].

≥Play starts automatically if you insert a tape with

the tab removed (Tapes l 4).

VHS

Play

Pause

Slow

If you press and hold [1PLAY] for 5 seconds or more, you can playback the recorded part on the tape repeatedly. (l below) The “R1” indication appears on the TV screen. Press [∫STOP] to cancel (it also cancels if you play, pause, cue, or review).

Press

this button during

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

Press and hold for 2 seconds or more. Press [1PLAY] to restart.

EJECT

VHS SELECT

Rewind/ Fastforward

(while stopped)

Cue/ Review

(during play)

Jet Search

Jet Rewind

Eject

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

During playback, press or press and hold these buttons. If you press and hold these buttons, playback restarts by releasing them.

During playback, press 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).

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

for at

VHS Select

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Press

this button to select VHS. Check if VHS selector indicator is displayed on the unit’s display (l 7, 8).

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 15)

End of Recorded Part

Control signal Interruption (at least 5 sec.)

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