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Panasonic NV-VP60 Series DVD VCR Combo User Manual

1. Quick Replay 26 Changing Play Speed c ccecceceeseececeeeeseceeeaeseseeeeeeeaeseeeeaeeaeeee 26 AV EM anne l wevsccsccsciecsisssssectsvccsecescsosctstestiocetstreenaseaa svttsccastrednstees 26 Picture Mode 26 Rotating Pictures 26 Ma nua l SKP aaisen oriniai mala ates 27 Displaying Current Playback Condition Quick OSD 27 Advanced Disc Review ccccsssescseccctssseestsctssseseseesseeseeeeteees 27 Program Random Playback 0 0tesmeennennaaneennaanannae 27 Using Navigation Menus narrnnnnnannnannnnnnnans 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 eeruansa 30 Changing Soundtracks Subtitles and Angles 30 Advanced Surround seser 31 Repeat Play 31 Multi Re master asl Variable ZOOM FUNCTION cccsssesececsctcssectectssseseesesscesseseeeeees 32 Progressive Out Component tmrenmaaneenmeanaane 32 Digital O IPUL sierra tvanasaavaaa maa aa 33 Using On Screen Menus Main Menu Other Setting S siarane o ana hanes Changing Settings aeranrnennannanannnnnnnannannaennnanasa 36 Entering a Password RatingS m
2. 8279 Telugu 8469 Russian 8285 Thai 8472 Samoan 8377 Tibetan 6679 Malay 7783 Sanskrit 8365 Tigrinya 8473 Malayalam 7776 Scots Gaelic 7168 Tonga 8479 Maltese 7784 Serbian 8382 Turkish 8482 Maori 7773 Serbo Croatian 8372 Turkmen 8475 Marathi 7782 Shona 8378 Twi 8487 Moldavian 7779 Sindhi 8368 Ukrainian 8575 Mongolian 7778 Singhalese 8373 Urdu 8582 Nauru 7865 Slovak 8375 Uzbek 8590 Nepali 7869 Slovenian 8376 Vietnamese 8673 i Somali 8379 Volap k 8679 OYA sinisisi 7982 Spanish 6983 Welsh 6789 Pashto Pushto 8083 Sundanese 8385 Wolof 8779 Persian 7065 Swahili 8387 Xhosa 8872 Polish Swedish 8386 Yiddish 7473 Portuguese Tagalog 8476 Yoruba 8979 Punjabi Tajik 8471 Zulu 9085 Quechua 8185 Tamil 8465 Rhaeto Romance 8277 Tatar 8484 If the selected language is not recorded on the disc or a language has been predetermined on the disc the language most prioritized on the disc
3. Bulgarian German 6869 Abkhazian 6566 Chinese Hausa 7265 Afar Corsican Hebrew Afrikaans a Croatian Ji Hindi Albanian 8381 Czech 6783 Hungarian 7285 Ameharic 6577 Danish 6865 Icelandic 7383 Arabic 6582 Dutch 7876 Indonesian 7378 Armenian 7289 English 6978 Interlingua 7365 Assamese 6583 Esperanto 6979 Irish 7165 Aymara 6589 Estonian 6984 Italian 7384 Azerbaijani 6590 Faroese 7079 Japanese 7465 Bashkir 6665 Fiji 7074 Javanese 7487 Basque 6985 Finnish 7073 Kannada 7578 Bengali Bangla 6678 French Kashmiri Bhutani 6890 Frisian 7089 Kazakh 7575 BIHAFIE otsi ousia 6672 Galician 7176 Kirghiz 7589 Breton Georgian 7565 Korean 7579 Kurdish 7585 Burmese ia Greek 6976 Laotian 7679 Byelorussian Greenlandic 7576 Latin 7665 Cambodian z Guarani 7178 Latvian Lettish 7686 Catalan 6765 Gujarati 7185 Lingala 7678 Lithuanian 7684 Romanian
4. 21 When playing a tape LR L R Normal audio track gt LR While watching the TV LR gt L gt R gt Normal gt LR Press VHS STATUS The time and operation details appear on the screen for about 5 e You cannot change the audio while you use dc channel gt 38 seconds Channel display This indication only appears when VHS playback is stopped Land R indicators The Left L and Right R indicators show which sound mode is selected as follows Stereo Both the L and R indicators appear L The L indicator appears R The R indicator appears Normal Neither the L nor R indicator appears Operation status display oe Shows the time and tape counter Pressing VHS STATUS once makes the on screen display appear After that press the button repeatedly to change the display as follows Present time gt Tape counter gt Remaining tape time gt Present time During Index Search S 01 to S 20 is displayed gt 19 During Jet Rewind J REW is displayed gt 14 e Press RESET to reset the tape counter elapsed time to 0 00 00 The tape counter is automatically reset to 0 00 00 when a video cassette is inserted eThe remaining time is approximate It will be incorrect if you set the wrong tape time in TAPE SELECT in the OPTION menu or if the tape is of poor quality Cassette in indicator Shows whether you
5. Note eWhen a video cassette with a broken erasure prevention tab is inserted this function is not activated RQTV0115 Timer Recording z Up to 16 timer programmes including weekly and daily programmes can be recorded for up to one month in advance by setting the timer e Select the unit viewing channel or the AV input on the TV e Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab 4 Check that the clock is set to the correct time If it has not been set refer to page 13 e Press VHS SELECT gt 8 El Press PROG CHECK H Press lt gt to set the date the TV programme will be broadcast and then press V gt Current date e g 17th kel Ma ENTER CHECK PROG CHECK The date before one month later e g 16th Lt Daily SU SA lt gt MO SA lt gt MO FR Lt gt Weekly SU lt gt lt gt SA SU Sunday MO Monday TU Tuesday WE Wednesday TH Thursday FR Friday SA Saturday EI Press lt gt to select the programme position of the desired TV station and then press V e Select A1 or A2 when recording from an external source gt 17 e You may also use INPUT SEL and numeric buttons to select the channel position EI Press lt gt to set the starting time and then press V eWhen 4 gt is kept pressed the indication changes in 30 minute steps 5 Press lt gt to set the ending time and then press V e When lt
6. Panasonic Operating Instructions DVD Player Video Cassette Recorder Model No NV VP60 Series EVP lst VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO RAM PLAYER D v SUPER DRIVE Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product VHS please read these instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference PAL NTSC RQTV0115 1 Before Use Warning and Important Information eernaenena 3 VHS Deck and Video Cassette Information 4 The Remote Control cccccccccccesscccsssceccesecesseecccseeecsseeesessueseaeees 4 Accessories 0 cceesesseeceecessseeeeececcesaeeeseceeseeueeeeeceessseeeeeseeseaeeeeeeeees 4 Disc Information nnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnanennnnnnnnnnnns 5 Control Reference Guide nnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnans 7 Mai WU n Ette 7 The Units Display ss ccssccistevecessteercecsencscens coeesoncascoesed eel ak kehata katik 7 Remote Control annisa ei 8 Getting Started CONNECTIONS cecsecseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeenees 9 Basic Connections wd Audio Video Output Sockets nie wd For Better Video from DVD cece won w9 To Enjoy Sound through Other Audio Eguipment 10 Operating the TV nonnarnnennnnnannannnennnnnnnnaanaananannanana 11 TV Maker Seting nenn RS 11 Tuning the TV to Your Unit ssesssssusnunnunnurnnnnnnnunnnnnunnnnnnne
7. VHS Index Search System VISS This unit automatically adds special index signals on the tape when recording starts You can find the desired programme quickly with these signals During stop or playback Press lt 4 backward or Pb forward e Each press increases the number of skips lt gt To cancel the Index Search or to stop playback Press STOP Notes e Up to 20 index signals can be searched for from both directions e f you press either one of the buttons too many times you can correct the number of skips by pressing the opposite button e The figure on the display decreases by 1 each time an index signal is located This feature may not work correctly if the marks are too close together Make recordings of at least 5 minutes Index signals are recorded in the following cases eWhen a recording is started by pressing 9 REC e When REC on the remote control is pressed during recording e When timer recording is activated N i i 8 2 e no as gt son Settings Using the On Screen Display Change the settings to suit your preferences and the environment in which you are using the unit These settings are retained in the memory until they are changed even if the unit is turned off e Select the unit viewing channel or the AV input on the TV e Press VHS SELECT gt 8 Common procedures VHS MENU LANGUAGE A Press A V to CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET select
8. When a menu screen appears on the TV For motion pictures except MPEG4 Press the numeric buttons to select the desired item Example 03 3 10 210 9 1 9 0 e You can also use A V lt gt to select items Press ENTER to confirm your selection lt gt To revert to the menu screen Press PLAY LIST lt gt To show the top menu Press TOP MENU Notes eMany Video CDs with playback control display a menu on the TV when played back eThe operation may differ depending on the disc Read the disc s instructions for details e Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed Press ESTOP when you have finished viewing to preserve the unit s motor and your TV screen RATV0115 Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation It achieves the same sound guality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3 MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia HighMAT and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries HIGH MAT AUDIO IMAGE This product is licensed under the MPEG 4 Visual patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consume
9. Extension ASP or asf Remarks e Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders conforming to SD VIDEO specifications ASF standard MPEG4 Simple Profile video system G 726 audio system e See Notes 28 Playable DivX format Features DivX is a codec that compresses video files without any considerable loss of video guality Indication Extension DIVX divx AVI or avi Remarks Created using DivX ver 3 11 4 x 5 x DivX video system MP3 or Dolby Digital audio system e See Notes 28 The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio picture and video contents and groups 4000 audio picture and video contents and 400 groups 6 RATV0115 IN 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 1EC62107 etc DVD Audio Video disc will play as DVD Video format depending on disc compatibility Wi 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
10. MAI Te and then press A V to select Off or On 3 Press ENTER Subtitle Position Subtitle Brightness For During play Subtitle Brightness 0 ay to select and press NLS 1 Press FUNCTIONS and then press A V to select leia Chapter 73 97 f Ti Angle A Subtitle E tai ee 2 Press gt cursor to Other Settings select the desired angle Angle 1 AY to select and press iti Can also use EI To exit the menu Press RETURN Advanced Surround 2 channel or more MEZ LIZI You can enjoy a surround like effect if you are using 2 front speakers SP or headphones HP The effect broadens when playing discs with surround effects and sound seems to come from speakers either side of you To enjoy HP mode connect the unit to equipment that has a headphone socket e This function does not work when AV Enhancer is turned On e g During play 1 Press FUNCTIONS and p Play Menu Picture Menu Audo Menu EE then press A V to select Other Settings 2 Press gt cursor then A F to select Audio Menu and then press ENTER 3 Press A V to select Advanced Surround and then press gt cursor 4 Press A V to select the desired effect 5 Press ENTER Off Cancel Initial Setting HP 2 Enhanced effect SP 1 Natural effect t HP 1 Natural effect lt gt SP 2 Enhanced
11. Play gt If you press and hold gt PLAY for 5 seconds or more you can playback the recorded part on the tape repeatedly gt below The RP indication appears on the TV screen Press WESTOP to cancel it also cancels if you play pause cue or review Hause PAUSE D H gt SLOW Slow Press this button during playback Press gt PLAY or HA gt to restart Press and hold for 2 seconds or more Press gt PLAY to restart Rewind Fast forward while stopped Cue Review during play Jet Search REW seaach FF ca Press these buttons in the stop mode Press WESTOP 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 Jet Rewind JETREW 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 Eject Press this button to eject the video cassette Or keep pressing ESTOP on the remote control for at least 3 seconds RATV0115 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 Be
12. A folder containing WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 and Divx discs is treated as a group 1 Press FUNCTIONS and e g ZI then press A Y to select J Group KSM IEEE i 2 Press gt cursor then a press A V to select the Other Settings a item and then press kl ENTER T Quick Replay Except MEA and R RW Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed During play press QUICK REPLAY to skip back a few seconds Note e This may not work on some parts of a disc or some kind of discs Changing Play Speed For motion pictures except MPEG4 During play 1 Press FUNCTIONS and then press A Y to select Other Settings 3 Press gt cursor and then press A V to select Normal or a speed ratio EMA 0 02 36 Play Menu 1 English Picture Menu 4 Press ENTER e From X0 6 to x 1 4 in 0 1 units e After you change the speed Digital output switches to PCM 2 ch Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz eTo return to normal play Press gt PLAY Subtitle Off Audio Menu Angle gl 4 1 Dis A play Menu Onenen Other Menu Play Speed Normal av to select and press aa RETURNER Er AV Enhancer determined and the best audio and video settings are configured Off Disables AV Enhancer The user H Bass 35 Multi Re master gt 31 On the main unit only By simply pressing this button the disc type is automatically
13. BG DK use the Audio Video cable for the RF SELECT 0 END MENU connection e You can also use the numeric buttons Example 28 2 8 3 Retune your TV to the new RF channel for the unit j sl la ll RF OFF 4 Press MENU to exit the setting mode Note e Even if the RF output channel has been changed it is not necessary to perform Auto Tuning Make basic settings for VHS These settings are retained in the memory until they are changed even if the unit is turned off e Select the unit viewing channel or the AV input on the TV eTum on the unit e Press VHS SELECT gt 8 Common procedures EI Press MENU VHS MENU LANGUAGE Press A V to select LANGUAGE TUNERTERESET the menu SYSTE OPTION TAPE REFRESH Press ENTER SELECT 89 ENTER END MENU Select the language for these menus on screen displays LANGUAGE gt ENGLISH Ayal 1 Press A V to select the desired language 2 Press MENU twice to clear the on 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 a maximum of 1 hour SELECT AU END MENU 1 Set each item with AV P Press lt to return to the previous item At the set time H M point eWhen A Y is kept pressed the indication changes in 30 Au minute steps eThere is no need to pr
14. O Recording Indicator e Lights up during recording copying or timer recording Remaining Time Indicator 17 Recording Mode Indicator 16 HEDVD section 4 Operation Status of DVD Section eLights up when adisc is inserted 2 DVD Selector Indicator eLights up when the DVD section is active Note e a or indicator lights up all the time if a cassette or CD is inserted RQTV0115 Before Use Control Reference Guide Remote Control TV KM AS CH VOLUME TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR lt JETREW VHS DVD STATUS QUICK OSD QUICK REPLAY MANUAL SKIP O_O uk OV AD SETUP PLAY MODE 3 OD lt cr eD TIMER REC REC MODE DVD RAM COPYING HB 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 gt 7 VHS SELECT e Switch the player mode to VHS DVD SELECT e Switch the player mode to DVD 8 RQTV0115 VHS DVD Power button VHS DVD gt 14 23 CO Numeric buttons 0 9 210 16 24 26 Audio button AUDIO rrerserannannane gt 22 30 O Index Search Skip buttons MA Di INDEX SKIP eeeemeeeeaeeenneeenneene gt 19 23 O Stop button MSTOP nerannnnnaanennenanus gt 14 23 Timer Programme and
15. On Screen Messages 37 The menu is displayed in a e Go to LANGUAGE in the VHS menu and select the desired language for menus 13 different language e Go to Disc in the Setup menu and select the preferred language for Menus 37 Sound No sound e Check the connections 9 10 Distorted sound e Check the volume on the equipment you have connected eEnsure that the input settings on the other eguipment are correct eTurn Advanced Surround off if it causes distortion 31 e Output from this unit will be in stereo 2 channels when Advanced Surround is on Turn 31 Advanced Surround off if you are using three or more speakers e Press gt PLAY to restore normal play after changing the speed 26 Piercing noise comes from the elf you have connected this unit to other equipment through the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO 33 37 speakers terminal ensure you have selected the correct settings for Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround and MPEG in the Setup menu s Audio menu There is noise when playing a e Adjust the tracking 15 video tape eThe tape is old or damaged Effects do not work e Dialogue Enhancer and Advanced Surround do not work when the unit is outputting bitstream signals e Advanced Surround does not work if you have changed the play speed 26 Recording The picture is recorded with eCheck the antenna connection to the unit 9 noise or a blank screen e Check
16. 42 e MP3 files must have the extension MP3 or mp3 e f you play MP3 track that includes still picture data it will take some time before the music starts playing and the elapsed time will not be displayed during this time Even after the track starts the correct play time will not be displayed e JPEG files must have the extension JPG jpg JPEG or jpeg e Use a digital camera that meets the DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard Some digital cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF standard like automatic picture rotation which may make pictures un viewable e Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different name e This unit cannot display moving pictures MOTION JPEG and other such formats still pictures other than JPEG i e TIFF or play the associated sound MPEG e MPEG4 files must have the extension ASF or asf e You can play MPEG4 data conforming to SD VIDEO specifications ASF standard MPEG4 Simple Profile video system G 726 audio system recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit eThe recording date may differ from that of the actual date Divx e DivX files must have the extension DIVX divx AVI or avi e GMC Global Motion Compensation is not supported e DivX files greater than 2 GB or have no index may not play properly on this unit e This u
17. C13 C57 Z1 Z35 RQTV0115 Manual Tuning 1 Press A V to select CH and then press lt gt to select the channel 2 Press A V to select CLEAR and then press lt gt to select OFF HE To select a blank programme select ON If you select ON proceed to step 6 e To restore the channel again select OFF e Repeat steps 1 and 2 for another unoccupied programme positions to skip during the selection of the programme positions CH 2 CLEAR OFF AUDIO SYSTEM BG COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO AUTO TUNE SEARCH 3 FINE CH 2 SEARCH ENB MENU CH 2 SEARCH Rg 74 END MENU 3 Press A V to select AUDIO SYSTEM and then press lt gt to select the broadcasting system BG PAL B G H SECAM B G I PAL DK PAL D SECAM D K K1 4 Press A V to select COLOUR SYSTEM and then press lt gt to select AUTO eThe unit automatically distinguishes between PAL and SECAM broadcasts e f the picture lacks of colour when AUTO is selected select MESECAM or PAL 5 Press A V to select SEARCH and then press lt lt gt to start Manual Tuning e f the desired TV station has not been tuned press lt 4 gt again e Press MENU and repeat steps 1 5 for each programme position you want to tune to a station e You can also set the programme position directly by entering the num
18. Check Top Menu Direct Navigator button PROG CHECK TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR s r 18 28 29 Cursor Enter buttons A Y lt gt ENTER 0 0cccecsteeeeeeeeeeeeeeees gt 13 20 34 36 Jet Rewind Functions On Screen Menu button 4 JET REW FUNCTIONS eeneese gt 14 34 O VHS DVD Status button VHS DVD STATUS enueeeneneneneenneenaneene gt 22 23 DB Quick OSD button QUICK OSD arvava gt 27 Timer Recording DVD Setup menu button TIMER SETUP sreeneeeneneenneeneneene gt 18 36 B Recording button OREC arrarnarannanne gt 16 E Recording Mode Play Mode button REC MODE PLAY MODE gt 16 27 DD DVD RAM Copying button DVD RAM COPYING eonreenereneeeenneenenenenes gt 38 Quick Replay button QUICK REPLAY gt 26 Manual Skip button MANUAL SKIP gt 27 Reset Return button RESET RETURN 13 18 22 34 BD Menu Play List button MENU PLAY LIST ssssssssssessssesssessseessseeses 13 20 28 DB Pause Slow button I1 PAUSE SLOW gt 14 23 Play button gt PLAY arnarrnannannnnnnannnenne 14 23 Rewind Fast Forward Slow Search buttons 44 gt gt REW FF SLOW SEARCH gt 14 23 Input
19. However this remote control may not work on some Panasonic TVs e Some TV models cannot be operated by this remote control including all TVs non remote compatible 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 RQTV0115 Tuning the TV to Your Unit The unit supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel E21 E69 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 e Press VHS SELECT gt 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 e f the unit is turned on with the aerial not connected all channels are skipped AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT EI Press VHS to turn on this unit H Set the TV to an unused position for the unit viewing channel eTune the TV until the display shown on the right appears
20. Press AV ENHANCER to select z HA Functions On AV Enhancer On settings are valid Audio settings Night Sound Mode 35 Advanced Surround 31 Dialogue Enhancer 35 Sound Enhancement 35 Video settings Picture Mode gt below On Effects are automatically applied to audio video and photographs according to the disc being played back The user settings are invalid Onthe remote control this setting can be operate by using On Screen Menus 34 Picture Mode For still and motion pictures except OZZY e This function does not work when AV Enhancer is turned On 1 Press FUNCTIONS and then press A V to select Other Settings 2 Press gt cursor then A V to select Picture Menu and then press ENTER 3 Select Picture Mode press gt cursor and then press A V to select desired picture mode NT Picture Mode Ginemat VILE p Video Output Mode 576p Transfer Mode Video Cinema2 Animation Dynamic Picture Mode Cinemat Av to select and press luid Normal Normal mode Initial Setting Cinema1 Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes Cinema2 Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes Animation Suits the image quality for animation Dynamic You can enjoy dynamic images with emphasized contrast 4 Press ENTER To exit the menu Press RETURN Rotating Pictures For still pictures 1 Press FUNCTIONS
21. Refer also to the TV s instructions regarding tuning e Set RF SELECT by pressing lt 4 gt to select the colour TV system used by the TV set to be connected BG PAL B G H SECAM B G I PAL DK PAL D SECAM D K K1 Press MENU AUTO TUNING IS COMPLETED RF SELECT BG I DK RF SELECT END MENU Hi To cancel Auto Tuning halfway through Auto Tuning will stop halfway by turning the unit off pressing MENU playback or power failure lt gt If Auto Tuning stops halfway by turning the unit off playback or power failure e Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it eTum on the unit Plug in Auto Tuning restarts lt gt To set the channels manually gt 20 W To restart Plug in Auto Tuning eTurn the unit on eMake sure there is no video cassette in the unit 1 Keep both VCH and ACH 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 Disappears gt 1 RQTV0115 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 2 Press ACH or VCH to select the channel E21 E69 Each time you press ACH or Panasonic VCH below HI e Set to RF OFF when you RF SELECT
22. SELECT gt 8 Common procedures El Press SETUP During the Setup the DVD playback will be stopped H Press A V to select the menu s tab The screen changes to display the menu DVD Setup oise Video Audio Display Others English Automatic English Advanced Disc Review Intro Mode Level8 of AY4b to select and press EXER TAN to exit Disc lt gt Video lt Audio lt gt Display lt gt Others 1 Press gt cursor then A Y to select the item and then press ENTER EI Press A V to select the option and then press ENTER The screen now shows the menu again lt gt To return to the previous screen Press RETURN To exit the Setup menu Press SETUP Note e Screens other than those described here may appear In this case follow the instructions shown on the screen Entering a Password Ratings For The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7 37 1 Inputa 4 digit password with the numeric buttons eif you enter a wrong number press CANCEL to erase it 2 Press ENTER e The lock symbol is closed to show the rating is locked e The Player is locked Remember the passwords is displayed on TV screen 3 Press ENTER after confirming the 4 digits Now when you insert a DVD Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set a message appears on the TV Follow the on screen instructions Language code list
23. Select Cancel button INPUT SEL CANCEL eeneeenneeeneenne gt 34 38 VHS DVD Select button VHS DVD SELECT gt Left Tracking V Lock and Channel Up Down buttons TRACKING V LOCK NWCBH ernerarnaransi gt 15 16 TV Operation buttons TV Power button TV Input Mode Selector AV TV Channel Up Down buttons AWCH TV Volume Up Down buttons VOLUME Infra red Transmitter Connections When the unit is turned on after connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically Basic Connections TV Set Not supplied The following connections are required to record on a Aerial video cassette and playback a video cassette discs Not supplied through the TV e Refer to the TV s operating instructions eTurn 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 H 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 8 pin mains plug is for Saudi Arabia Before Use To mains supply Aerial Connector Getting Started Audio Video Output Sockets e Set the RF output channel of the unit to RF OFF 12 e Connect Audio Video cables directly to your TV amh AUDIO VIDEO The video signals on DVDs and video tape
24. and 3 for Asia or ALL Examples For the Middle East A E E etc etc W 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 For Asia Hi Video systems This unit can play PAL and NTSC but your TV must match the system used on the disc ePAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television e This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television Video NTSC Disc Output 37 Output is interlace 576i when playing PAL discs Wi 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 ora single WMA MP3 file Chapter The smallest division on DVD Video Group Eguivalent to a folder or an album on a data disc Title The largest division on a DVD Video usually an entire movie Programme The division on a DVD RAM equivalent to a single recording Picture A single JPEG file Play list The largest grouping on a HighMAT disc or a group of scenes on DVD RAM Scene DVD RAM programme sections specified and grouped into a play list on a DVD video recorder Content Covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs To cle
25. and then press A V to select E Rotate Picture ae 2 Press gt cursor and then press A V to select Right or Left 3 Press ENTER To exit the menu Press RETURN For motion pictures except OLA Deg and R RW Play starts from approximately 30 seconds later This is convenient when you want to skip commercials etc During play press MANUAL SKIP e It is not possible to skip the program if the start of the next program is within about 30 seconds of the point you skipped from Displaying Current Playback Condition e1t1 1 01515 Press QUICK OSD The current playback condition screen is displayed Each time you press the button Basics Details Off MBasics kl Current playback number Elapsed play time Playback Title 1 Chapter 4 Time 0 41 23 condition q Program Playback Play mode Current position W Details e g Changing Soundtrack gt 30 _ ETTA Changing Subtitles gt 30 Audio 1 English OODigital 3 2 1 ch Subtitle 1 English Angles 30 Aspect of current playback title Total play time of current playback title Angle 1 1 Source Aspect 4 3 Title Total Time 0 54 28 To exit the menu Press RETURN e When playing audio the Quick OSD screen appears automatically e f there is JPEG data on the disc the Quick OSD screen does not appear automatically o MPEG4 While playing back video information is not displayed dur
26. by NTSC signals on a PAL system TV The NTSC signal is not completely converted to a PAL signal For this reason images played back with this function cannot be recorded correctly on other VHS RATV0115 e Select the unit viewing channel or the AV input on the TV ePress VHS SELECT 8 e Check that the clock is set to the correct time If it has not been set refer to page 13 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab H Press ACH or VCH to select the TV station e f you keep pressing these buttons the channels changes quickly e You can also select the channels with the numeric buttons Example 5 5 15 A Press REC MODE to select the recording mode Each time you press the button SP gt LP gt EP gt SP Press OREC to start recording To stop recording Press STOP lt gt To interrupt recording Press II PAUSE during recording Press it again to continue recording RATV0115 Recording mode SP Provides standard recording time with optimum picture and sound quality LP Provides double recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality EP Provides triple recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality e When you playback a video cassette recorded in EP mode the monaural sound may be unstable e When you start the recording in EP mode the EP indication on the unit s display flashes for about 8 seco
27. effect i Display Menu Other Menu a Audio Menu AY to select and press NME Night Sound Mode Off ott Bass Off SP4 Natural Advanced Surround SP 2 VSP 2 Enhanced Dialogue Enhancer Off HP 1 Natural HP 2 Enhanced Multi Re master jf I Sound Enhancement Off Advanced Surround SP 2 Enhanced ENTER AY to select and press RETURNE Effective listening using the front speakers only elf SP 1 or SP 2 is selected sound is only output from the front speakers eTo activate then turn off the surround effects on other equipment e This function will not work or the effect will be less with some discs eTurn this function off if it causes distortion Repeat Play For motion pictures and audio When the elapsed play time remaining play time is displayed For still pictures Works with all JPEG content although the elapsed play time remaining play time cannot be displayed A Left Speaker Right Speaker 3 to 4 times distance A Seating position During play e g XU 1 Press FUNCTIONS and then press A V to select Other Settings er Play Speed AVEnhancer Off Play Menu S Picture Menu ff Audio Menu Display Menu Other Menu 2 Press gt cursor then A Y to select Play Menu and then press ENTER Fe eee rere eee er ere rere er ere eet 3 Press A V to select lea m SA REPEAT press gt N
28. 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 gualified service personnel Cautions before you operate this unit Avoid e Using a cell phone near the equipment because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound eHumidity and dust e Covering the ventilation holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper eExtreme heat such as direct sunlight e Magnets or electromagnetic objects Touching internal parts of the unit e Water or some other liquid e Lightning disconnect the aerial plug from the unit during a lightning storm e Anything heavy on the unit e Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands Do e Wipe the unit with a clean and dry cloth e Install the unit in a horizontal position eKeep the unit TV and other eguipment switched off until you have finished all connections Condensation may form in the following cases eThe unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well heated room e 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 ein 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
29. or to abort the use of QUICK SETUP select NO in the Would you like to use QUICK SETUP screen e 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 8 Scan Initial Setting Widescreen software is expanded to fill the T screen of a 4 3 aspect TV unless prohibited by the producer of the disc 4 3 Pan amp Scan 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 xe t 42 e2 oO son Playback e Select the unit viewing channel or the AV input on the TV e Press VHS to turn on the unit e Press VHS SELECT gt 8 B Press gt PLAY e Play starts automatically if you insert a tape with the tab removed Tapes 4 VHS o TRACKING V LOCK VHS DVDSELECT VHS SELECT pp o STOP PAUSE PLAY D A EE gt Ho a JETREW E A EJECT Press this button to select VHS SELECT i VHS Select VHS Check if VHS selector indicator is displayed on the unit s display 7 8 PLAY
30. reaches its end this unit automatically stops copying eThe message is displayed on TV screen for a few seconds when DVD RAM copying is completed To stop recording Press M STOP O When and is flashing Check the settings again Notes ein this function the index signal is automatically added on the tape for each of the programmes You can find the desired programme with these index signals gt 19 e This function does not work during timer recording standby mode e When the copying starts On Screen Messages in the Setup menu is automatically set to Off The dc channel is automatically selected gt below e f you press DVD RAM COPYING again the copying starts at the stop position memorized Resume function 23 499 in the units display flashes dc channel e When the disc is played with the dc channel set the TV screen displays the disc video Before Requesting Service Before requesting service check the following points once again General No power e Connect the AC mains lead securely to mains supply 9 No response when buttons are e Some operations may be prohibited by the disc pressed eThe unit may not be operating properly due to lightning static electricity or some other external factor Reset procedure Z Press VHS DVD to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON Alt
31. section after editing Press INPUT SEL to select A1 or A2 eCopy protected material was copied Copy protected materials cannot be recorded normally Most commercially available videotapes and DVD discs including rental soft tapes DVDs are copy protected so that illegal copying is impossible e Some discs may reproduce different audio levels If the audio in particular parts such as speech is set to a low or high level it may be recorded on the video cassette at a low or high level Error Messages On screen display PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO REC or TIMER has been pressed without a video cassette inserted Insert a video 16 18 CASSETTE cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab PLEASE STOP THE TAPE e TUNER PRESET has been selected during playback Stop the tape 20 PLEASE USE A CASSETTE e REC or TIMER has been pressed without a video cassette with an intact erasure 4 WITH TAB prevention tab Use a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab NO TIMER RECORDING HAS e TIMER had been pressed with no timer programmes 18 BEEN SET Set timer recording VHS IS IN THE TIMER e I had been pressed when VHS is in the timer standby mode Cancel Timer 18 STANDBY MODE Programme before switching the unit to standby mode Cannot display group xx eYou are trying to display incompatible pictures content xx Authorization Er
32. select the submenu and then press ENTER leo en al Groups only Thumbnail Thumbnail images Next group To the next group KIN OGA MEA Previous group y To the previous group ION MA MEY WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 and DivX video Ait WMA MP3 only Picture JPEG files only MPEG4 and DivX video only To switch between guide messages and the elapsed play time indicator To search by content or group title below Searching by a content or group title Place the cursor on the group title to search a group or place the cursor on the content title to search content While the submenu screen is displayed 1 Select Find above 2 Press A V to select a character and then press ENTER e Repeat to enter another character eLower case characters are also searched Help display T RQTV0115 e Press lt lt or gt gt to skip between A E O and U e Press lt 4 to erase a character e You can erase gt to search for the titles starting with that character e You can enter numbers with the numeric buttons 3 Press P cursor to select Find and then press ENTER eThe search results screen appears 4 Press A V to select the content or group and then press ENTER Notes WMA e WMA files must have the extension WMA or wma e You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected MP3 e This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags gt
33. your normal TV picture If there is no picture check your antenna eThe unit is not correctly tuned Retune the unit 12 eA1 or A2 has been selected Select the required TV programme eThe playback picture is distorted when recorded in the EP mode using MESECAM system We recommend PAL system for recording in the EP mode Timer recording doesn t record a eCheck the clock and calendar 13 programme correctly e Set the channel and start end times correctly 18 e Be sure to press TIMER after programming to put the unit in timer recording standby 18 e Programme times may be overlapped g flashes when try to start e f the erasure prevention tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape 4 recording Cannot record RQTV0115 Before Requesting Service Disc play Play doesn t start or stops e Condensation has formed Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate e Adjust the TVs vertical hold Refer to your TV s operating instructions immediately when you press e This unit cannot play discs other than those listed in these operating instructions 5 gt PLAY This unit cannot play DVD Video with a region number other than 2 3 ALL or multiple 6 region numbers including 2 3 e The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning 6 e Ensure that the disc is installed with the label of the side to be played facing upwards 23 e Check that the DVD RAM
34. 12 To Change the RF Output Channel Setting Up for VHS and DVD Quick Setup 13 Etoo IUTE Co e EE EE E id anes 13 GlOGK Seine an see eener na N EEEa 13 VHS Operations Playback s sssuseunsunsunnnnnnnnnnnennunnunnnununnnnnnunnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ene 14 Adjusting the Playback Picture mnrnramrena 15 NTSC Playback 6 mtesnesnennaanaanaannaanaaneannanaennena anname 15 REGOF ING s r v visuai ia dnrasi k dv sns aas da sia kuva EAA Naa ka kas id E SAS A One Touch Recording OTR Recording from an External Source Tape RafresM ii44sedtserdvaev ki Peek taa ansast aetna aN E UAG 17 Timer Recording erunenunenanannnannnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnannnannt 18 To Check and Cancel a Timer Programme 18 Search FUNCHONS i eitea instant taevad da ka aiamaa kaka VHS Index Search System VISS Settings Using the On Screen Display o na 20 Tuner Presets annid tlk kalad ama aiamaa aa Various Indications in On screen Display CHANGING AUdID rissie aati eakas RQTV0115 DVD Operations Playing Discs basic Play ss ssuseuseussunnunnunnnnnunnunnunnnnnnnenn 23 DivX VOD Contents a rnrrnnnnannannnennennennannanaannnnane 25 Useful FUnCtiOnS ccccssccscccsccesceesesesecssccessnesensnseeensenase 26 Starting Play from a Selected Item Starting Play from a Selected Group
35. E cursor and then press A V to select desired effect Off lt gt Program lt gt All Play Menu DEE ENTERI RETURN A lepeat Off SAE ENTERI To Enjoy Movies and Music More While playing a play list Off lt gt Scene lt gt Playlist Off lt gt Chapter lt gt Title Off lt gt Track lt All ma OA Off lt gt Content lt gt Group Off lt gt Group x During program and random play it is displayed All Notes eYou can also repeat play of content and group on HighMAT discs e This may not work on some discs elf a DVD has 2 or more titles it is not allowed to repeat the whole disc e This does not work during menu play of a Video CD with playback control Multi Re master For motion pictures and audio Discs recorded with 48 kHz only MOON GEE Discs recording with a sampling frequency other than 8 kHz 16 kHz 32 kHz e During multi channel output this feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original e During 2 ch output this feature gives you a more natural sound by adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc for example playing DVD Video recorded with 48 kHz at 96 kHz Sampling frequency 42 WMA OLI This feature reproduces the higher frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original e g Night Sound Mode Off Off During play 1 Press FUNCTIONS and th
36. EG4 or DivX disc by using the menu e Select the unit viewing channel or the AV input on the TV e Press DVD SELECT gt 8 Wi Using Playback Menu except JPEG files on DVD RAM While the menu screen is displayed 1 Press A V to select All Audio Picture or Video and then press ENTER e To display exit the screen Press TOP MENU Wi Using Navigation Menus 1 Press PLAY LIST Group and content number currently playing JPEG files J WMA MP3 files MPEG4 and DivX video Navigation Menu Ds Oi EG 002 My favorite2 005 Japanese 001 Lady Starfish Pertume Tsy 01 Lady Starfish fa 102 Metal Glue 81 103 Life on Jupiter 001 My favorite1 001 Brazilian cb 104 Starperson 002 My favorite2 EH 105 Firebaby 002 Chinese 003 Czech 004 Hungarian 005 Japanese 006 Mexican 007 Philippine 008 Swedish 009 Piano 010 Vocal Content 0001 0004 to exit E gt Number currently selected i to display the sub menu Content Group 2 Press A V lt gt to select the group or audio picture content and then press ENTER eTo listen to WMA MP3 contents while showing a JPEG image on the screen Select the JPEG file first and then select the audio contents The opposite order is not effective To exit the menu Press PLAY LIST or RETURN Using the submenu 1 While the Navigation Menu screen is displayed press FUNCTIONS 2 Press A V to
37. HS input channel is set to dc gt below 2 Press DVD SELECT and then press PLAY Start playing the disc and find the playing start point 4 Press VHS SELECT and then press gt PLAY Start playing the video cassette and find the recording start point 5 Press I gt PAUSE and then press REC Put the unit in the recording standby mode 6 Press I 1 gt PAUSE VHS recording and disc play start at the same time To stop recording 1 Press WESTOP Recording will stop 2 Press DVD SELECT and then press STOP Disc play will stop Notes eYou can select the audio channel to be recorded on the Normal audio track when copying a bilingual DVD 21 e Recording cannot be done if using a copy protected disc By pressing REC at dc channel during DVD playback the message COPYING OF THIS MATERIAL IS NOT ALLOWED appears on the TV screen RATV0115 DVD RAM Copying You can copy programmes on a DVD RAM disc to a video cassette with One touch operation e This function allows DVD RAM discs recorded by Panasonic DVD recorders to be copied e Insert the disc containing the programme to be copied 23 e This function allows you to record the whole content on a disc automatically Confirm that the remaining tape time is sufficient for recording While stopped press and hold DVD RAM COPYING for 5 seconds or more When the disc is played all of the content or the tape
38. OF h A Vito select JE a then press to select ES of Ah Other Settings EE Display Menu Av to select and press ENID 2 Press gt cursor then A Y to select Display Menu and then press ENTER 3 Press A V to select Manual Zoom and then amp press P cursor feo g 4 Press A V to adjust The ratio changes from x1 00 to 1 60 in 0 01 units and from x 1 60 to 2 00 in 0 02 units MPEGA The ratio changes from X2 00 to x4 00 in 0 05 units Notes eThe ratio automatically will return to x 1 00 when you open the disc tray change the source or turn off the unit e Refer to the disc s instructions and Variety of screen sizes above for the aspect ratio of the picture e t may not be possible to zoom up to X4 00 depending upon the connected television and its settings RQTV0115 1 Press FUNCTIONS and e g then press A V to select ka ee Other Settings EKAL EET IAEE aaa i E 02 36 Play Menu 2 Press gt cursor then i met ote gt Other Settings oF en A V to select Picture a Menu and then press Ceo ENTER 3 Press A V to select Video Output Mode and then press gt cursor Functions Picture Mode Normal 9 480i Video Output Mode 480i lg 4 Press A V to select p progressive 34 and then press ENTER 5 Press lt 41 gt to select Yes and then pr
39. R 5 Press SETUP to end the settings PCM Digital Output Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you have connected using COAXIAL terminal and select the maximum sampling rate of the PCM digital output Up to 48 kHz Initial setting When connected to equipment compatible with 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz Up to 96 kHz When connected to equipment compatible with 88 2 kHz or 96 kHz Notes e Signals from copy protected discs are converted to 48 kHz or 44 1 kHz e Some equipment cannot handle sampling rate of 88 2 kHz even if they can handle 96 kHz Read your equipment s operating instructions for details Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround and MPEG Bitstream Initial setting for Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround Select if the equipment you connected can decode the signal PCM Initial setting for MPEG Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal MPEG for NV VP60GC only IMPORTANT Select Bitstream when the equipment can decode the bitstream digital form of multi channel data Otherwise select PCM To Enjoy Movies and Music More no 2 s D 2 e m gt Q RQTV0115 Using On Screen Menus On Screen Menus are menus that contain information about the disc or unit These menus allow you to operate the unit by changing this information e Select the unit viewing channel or the AV input on the TV e Press DVD SELECT gt 8 Common proc
40. R and fast forwarding do not work Playback 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 on other equipment During play press TRACKING V LOCK or TRACKING V LOCK Repeat until the noise disappears Vertical locking adjustment Adjust the vertical to stop the picture jiggling while paused While paused press TRACKING V LOCK or TRACKING V LOCK Repeat until the jiggling stops To return to auto tracking Press both TRACKING V LOCK and TRACKING V LOCK simultaneously lt gt To remove the noise from a paused picture Start slow play and then adjust the tracking 2 K 5 ok e p a gt Notes This may not work with some TV models and tapes e You can also adjust the tracking and vertical with VCH or ACH on the unit NTSC Playback Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back via a PAL system TV e To record in the NTSC system set NTSC INPUT SELECT OPTION gt 21 e Select onPALTV in NTSC PB SELECT to view the NTSC recording in colour OPTION 21 e On some TVs the playback picture may roll up or down If your TV has V HOLD control or an 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
41. SS 2 CLASS 1 Wi GENERAL Operating Temperature Operating Humidity 5 C to 35 C 35 to 80 Dimensions 430 mm W x89 mm H x 259 mm D total external dimensions Mass 4 0 kg Note Mass and dimensions shown are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice RATV0115 En Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd RATV0115 1 Web Site http www panasonic co jp global F0106Ad1036
42. The video heads are worn consult your dealer eThe tape is old or damaged e You cannot correctly play tapes recorded with other systems 21 Go to OPTION and change NTSC PB SELECT to suit the recording The blue back appears during eYou are playing a blank or poor guality part of the tape play eYou can damage the unit if you play dirty or damaged tapes and this can cause the blue back to appear Consult your dealer The picture jiggles e Adjust the vertical hold 15 RATV0115 Before Requesting Service Disc picture The picture is distorted e Some distortion is normal during search The picture guality is poor e Check the settings in the On Screen Menu Picture Menu 34 Menus not displayed correctly e Change the zoom ratio to x 1 00 32 e Set the subtitle position to 0 30 eGo to Video in the Setup menu and change TV Aspect to suit your TV 37 Editing Black bands appear in the e Move the other equipment away from the TV as it may be picking up interference recording Recording video or audio from eThe connections were done incorrectly Check the connections to the other eguipment 17 external eguipment is not eThe external input channel A1 or A2 to which the player is connected is not selected 17 possible A video was copied but it is distorted or the colours are abnormal The audio level on the DVD section does not correspond to that on the VHS
43. Use THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES About descriptions in these Operating Instructions e Pages to be referred to are indicated as OO RATV0115 W Surge Absorber For further protection this product is equipped with new surge absorbing circuits which prevent damage due to power surges caused by lightning e This function may not be effective for surges by direct lightning W Crystal View Control The crystal view control function ensures the optimum picture quality so that you get the best picture automatically Wi 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 e Based on in house tests with Panasonic video cassettes Actual head life may vary according to conditions of use tape type temperature humidity etc Wi Tapes e 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 e 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 ki Tab The Remote Control VHS Deck and Video Cassette Information W S VHS Quas
44. an discs Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry Wi Handling precautions e Do not write on the label side with a ball point pen or other writing instrument e Do not use record cleaning sprays benzine thinner static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent e Do not attach labels or stickers to discs do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled off stickers e Do not use scratch proof protectors or covers e Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market 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 HH Common section A Power button I e Press 9 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 HEVHS section Tape Eject button A EJECT ccsssscssseseensenes Cassette Compartment AV2 IN AUDIO VIDEO Sockets Recording One Touch Recording button OREC OTR emzoarsenos nen nan navn naitasnanaastesasiksmie Timer Recording button TIMER REC The Unit s Display HH Common section A Counter Display e Current time VHS recording and play counter Disc play
45. available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers Digital connection lt gt To enjoy multi channel surround sound Connect an amplifier with a built in decoder or a Amplifier Not supplied decoder amplifier combination OZ Change the settings in the Setup menu i gt 33 37 allo You can only use DTS Digital Surround decoders Connect 3 or more speakers that are compatible with DVD for surround sound SU eTurn the Advanced Surround function Off i gt 31 Coaxial digital cable lt gt To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Not supplied Connect a digital amplifier or system component P C Change the settings in the Setup menu COAXIAL gt 33 37 1 COMPONENT VIDEO CJT Y Pe gni 980 OOOO R AUDIO L 4 COAXIAL S VIDEO Analogue connection Amplifier Not supplied or system component Not supplied To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic F 7 i i Connect an analogue amplifier or system component Change the settings in the Setup menu a 0 gt 33 37 i The VHS DVD OUT audio terminals can also be connected AUX IN Ot Y JO rO R AUDIO L Audio cable Not supplied Note e Before purchasing a coaxial digital cable not supplied chec
46. bcarrier phase shift recording Input Level VIDEO IN PHONO Output Level VIDEO OUT PHONO 1 0 Vp p 75 Q RF modulate UHF Channel E21 ch to E69 ch 75 Q AUDIO Input Level AUDIO IN PHONO Output Level AUDIO OUT PHONO 6 dBV less than 1 kQ Audio Track 1 track normal mono only 2 tracks Hi Fi sound stereo 1 0 Vp p 75 Q 6 dBV more than 47 KQ Video Horizontal Resolution Colour more than 240 lines SP Signal to Noise Ratio Video more than 43 dB SP Audio more than 65 dB Hi Fi Dynamic Range Audio more than 90 dB Hi Fi audio track Audio Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHZ Hi Fi Wow and Flutter 0 005 Wrms Hi Fi i DISC SECTION Playable Discs 8 cm or 12 cm e DVD DVD Video DivX 97 e DVD RAM DVD VR MP3 2 7 JPEG 7 MPEG4 57 DivX 67 e DVD R DVD RW DVD VR DVD Video MP3 27 JPEG 7 MPEG4 5 7 DivX 67 e DVD R DL DVD VR DVD Video e R RW Video e R DL Video e CD CD R RW CD DA Video CD SVCD MP3 27 WMAX37 JPEG 47 MPEG4 57 DivX 8 7 HighMAT Level 2 Audio and Image AC 220 Vto 240 V 50 60 Hz 22 W X1 x2 KB X4 KS 6 XT Conforming to 1EC62107 MPEG 1 Layer 3 MPEG 2 Layer 3 Windows Media Audio Ver 9 0 L3 Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate MBR Exif Ver 2 1 JPEG Baseline files Picture resolution between 160x120 and 6144x4096 pixels sub sampling is 4 0 0 4 2 0 4 2 2 or 4 4 4 Extremely long and slender pictures may not be disp
47. ber with the numeric buttons below Direct Tuning After you select SEARCH press the numeric buttons to select the programme position e Repeat the steps above for other channels that require tuning 6 Press MENU repeatedly until the setting screen disappears 1 Press A V to select CH and then press lt gt to select the channel 2 Press A V to select FINE and then press lt gt to obtain the best tuning condition e Press ENTER to return the tuning to its former state 3 Press MENU until the setting screen disappears CH 2 AFC ENTER FINE E END MENU Set the Colour TV System 1 Press A V to select AUTO SYSTEM eThe VHS automatically AUTO distinguishes between PAL KEEMA SECAMMESECAM and NTSC NTSC signals If the picture B W i SELECT lacks colour during AV ERD ey external recording playback or recording from DVD to VHS set to PAL MESECAM or NTSC e When you want to record or playback in black and white set to BAN 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the setting screen disappears Press A V to select the item and then press lt gt to change the setting OPT TAPE SELECT AUTO NTSC INPUT SELECT AUTO NTSC PB SELECT onPALTV OSD AUTO COPYING NORMAL AUDIO L SELECT DUKA END MENU lt gt To exit the settings screen Press MENU twice Settings Using the On Screen Display Item
48. counter Miscellaneous messages etc B Running Indicator e Lights up when the VHS or DVD section is active eFlashes when the cassette is paused or the disc is stopped e 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 e Lights up when playing a cassette or disc D Minus Indicator e 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 0 00 HEVHS section O Operation Status of VHS Section e Lights up when a cassette is inserted eFlashes when recording or timer recording is attempted with no cassette inserted Channel Down Up buttons V NCH H Stop button iissa Play DUON isiscesccecscsecsstecceccesssosecszcesiceuszeestevnecsscive Rewind Fast Forward buttons AA GREW FFS 00 eeseeccteceseeeeeeeeeseneesenaes DVD section Disc Tray Disc Tray Open Close button amp OPEN CLOSE gt 23 DVD RAM Copying button DVD RAM COPYING eecsecsseesesseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeetees gt 38 W Stop B HON iienaa maas eS gt 23 gt Play button iis AV Enhancer button AV ENHANCER gt 26 000 ON 0000 VHS Selector Indicator e Lights up when the VHS section is active amp Timer Programme Recording Indicator O Clock Indicator e Lights up during the clock display
49. d in 16 9 wide screen Shrink The 4 3 Aspect picture is shown in the centre of the television screen Zoom Enlarge using 4 3 Aspect and trim the picture on the edges Just Fit Zoom For motion pictures 32 Press ENTER and select with A Y Then press ENTER to finish Manual Zoom For motion pictures gt 32 Bit Rate Display For motion pictures When you select On During play Shows the average bit rate approximate values of the video being played While paused Shows the data volume of the frame and type of picture I P B 42 Bit rate Current 3 973 Mbps oe Average 2 336 Mbps e ps Current bit rate A record of bit rates for Average bit rate a sampling period GUI See through On gt Auto gt Off Auto GUI See through setting becomes active except when you display screen saver or thumbnail images GUI Brightness 3 to 3 Adjust the brightness of the on screen displays Quick OSD 27 Basics gt Details Off t J ft E 9 s 2 e nO gt Q RATV0115 Changing Settings Change the settings to suit your preferences and the environment in which you are using the unit These settings are retained in the memory until they are changed even if the unit is turned off See the next page for menu and option details e Select the unit viewing channel or the AV input on the TV e Press DVD
50. dtracks Subtitles and Angles Some discs have multiple subtitle languages camera angles etc which you can change during play e EA SVCD only Soundtrack and subtitle numbers may change even if the corresponding soundtracks are not recorded For motion pictures except MEA During play press AUDIO e g DVD V D rarios o Functions Audio The number changes each time you press the button E ad TB yt Engish pai ch 2 Engish DLAI Each time you press the button the indication changes LR gt L gt R gt LR PETI While the menu is displayed Press 4 gt to select L R or LR e You can also use this button to turn on and off the vocals on karaoke discs Read the disc s instructions for details e Play restarts from the beginning of the soundtrack when playing DVD RAM soundtracks that are accompanied by still pictures e HA It may take some time for play to start if you change the audio on a DivX video disc e HA The setting will return to LR if you stop playback open the disc tray or turn the unit off e Refer to E Audio attributes gt 35 for audio signal type details Subtitles For motion pictures except MEA MJ SVCD only MGE You can change the subtitle language and turn the subtitles on and off You can turn the subtitles on and off DVD VR During play 1 Press FUNCTIONS and then press A V to select Subtitle 2 Pres
51. e for late night viewing Menu Language Choose the preferred language for these menus and the on screen messages Off On For clear dialog when listening at low volume English Frangais Deutsch Italiano Espa ol Portugu s Pycckn Nederlands For NV VP60GCS only English px On Screen Messages Choose whether to show on screen messages or not On Off Background during Play Select background during JPEG and MPEG4 playback DivX Registration Displays the unit s registration code Black Grey You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video on Demand VOD content 25 QUICK SETUP 13 Answers questions for making basic settings Yes Re initialise Setting RATV0115 Recording from DVD to VHS You can record the contents of a disc onto a video cassette e Select the unit viewing channel or the AV input on the TV e Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab e Press DVD SELECT gt 8 e Select the desired recording mode 16 Manual Copying Only discs that are not copy protected can be used e Press DVD SELECT gt 8 e Set On Screen Messages to Off Setup menu 37 e Insert the disc to be recorded 23 When you copy NTSC discs select NTSC in NTSC Disc Output Setup menu 37 1 Press VHS SELECT and then press INPUT SEL repeatedly Select dc channel e Recording is allowed only when the V
52. easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM FDA 21 CFR Class T CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION W AHN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAN C60825 1 Class 3b ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LA sensei ING VED BNING UNDG UDS TTELSE FOR STR VARO AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA N KYV JA NAKYMATON LASERSATEILYLLE ALA KATSO S TEESEEN VARNING ASTA R PPNAD BETRAKTA EJ ADVARSEL TE OG USYNLIG LASERS UNNG EKSPONERING ORSTRALEN VORSICHT EA UND UNS se i ERSTRAHLUI a WENN ABDECKUNG E CH EE F TER E ETA THE i LERT MMI LECCE SU RALGAO141 Inside of product 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 Important 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 eTouching internal parts
53. ecedence e These connections are for the DVD section only Carry out the Basic Connections described above to view video from Audio cable the VHS section A Not supplied When making this connection ensure that you connect the Audio Nm i b L R cables not supplied to the corresponding audio input terminals on oo OL gt O O the TV A AUDIO IN e 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 Television RATV0115 ER 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 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A OO REAUDO L COMAL S VIDEO Notes eWhen Video is switched to DVD or vice versa the audio volume may suddenly increase j or decrease This is because when the audio output of this unit is connected to the TV DVD only terminal Outputcommonto etc the audio output of the DVD is generally lower DVD OUT VHS and DVD e When you increase the volume level to playback DVD audio reduce it when playback is VHS DVD OUT finished To Enjoy Sound through Other Audio Equipment You can enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall like sound
54. edures FUNCTIONS Press FUNCTIONS once H Select the menu CI Select cm a Go to the next menu o A Register i Return to the previous menu Make the settings CI Select BJ Register PEA ORC 1 608 000 HEC RETURN Press RETURN to exit lt gt To cancel the menus Press FUNCTIONS or RETURN Program To start from a specific item Group Title Chapter Track Playlist Content Time To skip forwards or backwards Time Slip for Except R play only RW 1 Press ENTER twice to show Time Slip indicator 2 Press A V to select the time and then press ENTER ePress and hold A V to change faster To start from a specific time Time Search To change remaining elapsed time display Video To display the pixel number fps frames per second is also displayed Audio To display the current bit rate or sampling rate gt 30 Thumbnail To show thumbnail images Subtitle eOn R RW a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed gt 30 Marker VR To recall a marker recorded on DVD Video recorders Angle gt 30 Rotate Picture 26 Slideshow To turn on off slideshow To change the slideshow timing 0 30 sec RATV0115 Other Settings Play Speed 26 AV Enhancer 26 Play Menu Repeat 31 A B Repeat Except MPEGA When the elapsed play time is displayed Repeat a sectio
55. en press A V to select Other Settings 2 Press gt cursor then A F to select Audio Menu and then press ENTER Bass IN Advanced Surround Off Dialogue Enhancer Off Multi Re master 1 Sound Enhancement Off nue Re master 1 48kHz AY to select and press h RETURN to exit 3 Press A V to select Multi Re master press gt cursor and then press A F to select Off 1 0 or s7 A LPCM PPCM Other discs Setting Type of music Effect level Off Off Off 1 High tempo e g pop and rock Light 2 Various tempos e g jazz Medium 3 Low tempo e g classical Strong 4 Press ENTER To exit the menu Press RETURN Notes e This function does not work when AV Enhancer is turned On e This feature may not work when connected with DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals e This may not work depending on the disc s recording e This does not work when Night Sound Mode H Bass or Advanced Surround is on Left 35 f 2 s D 2 e m gt Q RQTV0115 To Enjoy Movies and Music More Variable Zoom Function Progressive Out Component You can enjoy higher image quality than that output from the conventional video out terminal or S Video terminal Interlace and progressive output 42 e Connect to the component video input on a progressive compatible TV 9 Video will not be displayed correctly if connected
56. eo recording standard panes 0156 316 IEC62107 e Remove the discs from their cartridges before use and return them when Ge finished Ensure that the labels of the gt disc and the cartridge face the same way e Some parts of the disc for example where one programme ends and another begins may not be played smoothly Video CD 1 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 e HighMAT discs Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA MP3 using Version 1 1 of the Video Recording Format a unified video and or JPEG files recording standard 8The DVD R DL gt 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 4 Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1 2 of the Video Recording Format a unified video recording standard Note t 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 6 RATV0115 Disc Information HI WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 and DivX files that can be played Playable WMAx fo
57. ernatively press VHS DVD to switch the unit to the standby mode disconnect the AC mains lead and then wait for 1 minute Reconnect the AC mains lead No operations can be performed Check the batteries are inserted correctly 4 with the remote control eThe batteries are depleted Replace them with new ones 4 e Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate 4 Cannot select alternative e This function depends on software availability languages e Try selecting from the disc s menu if one is available The Setup menu cannot be e Press DVD SELECT gt 8 accessed e Cancel all program and random play 27 Cannot operate the unit e Press VHS DVD SELECT properly Cannot operate the TV eThe unit is in timer recording standby is On on the unit s display 18 e Check the TV maker setting 11 The TV reception got worse after eThis can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and the TV connecting this unit It can be solved by using a signal booster available from audio visual suppliers Consult your dealer if reception does not improve The tape counter isn t changing eThe tape counter does not change while playing unrecorded parts eThe tape is dirty or damaged Consult your dealer if this is the case No on screen display eGo to OPTION in the VHS menu and select AUTO for OSD 21 eGo to Display in the Setup menu and select On for
58. ess A Y continuously e This is a 24 hour clock 2 Press MENU to start the clock and exit the setting screen CLOCK SET 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 1 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 Setting Up for VHS and DVD Quick Setup Make basic settings for DVD The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings such as Menu Language 37 and TV Aspect below e Select the unit viewing channel or the AV input on the TV Turn on the unit e Press DVD SELECT gt 8 e g NV VP60 GC H Follow the messages and make the settings QUICK SETUP Select the menu language using A V lt gt and Espariol Portugu s PyCcKMA ENTER Av to select and press GMS CEW to return lt gt To change these settings later Select QUICK SETUP in the Others tab 37 To return to the previous screen Press RETURN Notes eThe 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
59. ess ENTER Video Output Mode 480p Rene NT ER Progressive Out Component Do you want to use Progressive Out Yes No Select Yes only if you have connected to a television compatible with progressive video If you are not sure select No 4 gt to select and ENTER RETURN RCM UL 6 Press ENTER To exit the menu Press RETURN Notes e All Panasonic TVs that have progressive input are compatible Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV eThe VHS video can not be progressive output eThe TV will be disrupted for a moment but this is normal e Output from this unit is interlaced scanning if you have connected to the TV through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminals regardless of the settings e When progressive output is on closed captions will not be displayed Digital Output For When you have connected equipment through this units COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO terminal 10 change the settings for PCM Digital Output Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround and MPEG 37 You can enjoy powerful movie theater and hall like sound 1 Press SETUP 2 Press A V to Dis Up 1o 48 He aaa Video Bisream select Audio Berea PENON EEEO EE EE EE Display PCM 3 Press gt cursor aes ei then A V to select the item below and then press AY to select and press to exit ENTER 4 Press A V to select the item and then press ENTE
60. ginning of Tape Repeat Playback End of Recorded Part PLAY s REW To restart play Press gt PLAY Note Control signal Interruption at least 5 sec To adjust tracking control manually TRACKING V LOCK gt 15 Other convenient functions e When the unit is off an inserted video cassette can be played back by pressing gt PLAY e You can eject a video cassette when the unit is in standby mode The unit switches back to standby mode after the video cassette is ejected eWhen the end of the video cassette is reached this unit automatically rewinds it to the beginning Notes e Jet Search cue review or slow playback are automatically released after 10 minutes and pause is automatically released after 5 minutes e The tape counter does not appear during Jet Rewind e Depending on the video cassette or the operating conditions Jet Rewind may not work or the speed may increase only slightly e When using a 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 eWhen you playback a video cassette recorded in the LP mode the picture may become monochrome 16 e When you playback a video cassette recorded in the EP mode the picture and the sound may be unstable However these are not malfunctions gt 16 e During timer recording OT
61. gt is kept pressed the indication changes in 30 minute steps J Press lt gt to set the desired Rec Mode and then press V SP lt gt LP lt gt EP lt gt A lt gt SP gt Recording Mode Auto Change function right e You may also use REC MODE to set the recording mode Press TIMER to switch this unit to the timer recording standby mode PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE NEXT PROG PROG CHECK RQTV0115 To release the unit from timer recording standby For example if you want to record something else before the programme start time Press TIMER to make stop Be sure to press TIMER again before the programme start time to put the unit on recording standby The timer recording only works if is on Recording Mode Auto Change Function If a timer recording is performed in SP mode this function automatically changes the recording mode if the unit determines that the remaining tape time is insufficient to record the entire programme If the remaining tape time is still not sufficient even in LP EP mode the programme cannot be recorded to the end The recording mode will change as follows PAL system SP LP NTSC system SP EP eThis function cannot change the recording speed to the EP mode for PAL system e g NTSC system when using a 60 min tape Timer programming 1st programme 30 min Video tape 30 min at SP 15 min at SP eThe tape
62. has something recorded on it e EIZA If playing DivX VOD content refer to the website where you purchased it Example 25 www divx com vod No menu play e This function depends on software availability No subtitles e This function depends on software availability e Subtitles are cleared from the TV Display the subtitles 30 e Subtitle s position is wrong Adjust the position 30 Soundtrack and or subtitle e This function depends on software availability language is not the one selected with the Setup menu Cannot change angle e This function depends on software availability Even if a disc has a number of angles recorded these angles may be recorded for specific scenes only Folders deeper than the eighth e Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as if there were in the eighth layer layer on a data CD are not displayed correctly You have forgotten your ratings eWhile stopped and DVD is the source press and hold lt REW VHS gt PLAY password DVD and AOPEN CLOSE on the unit for about 3 seconds until Initialised disappears Reset all the settings to Factory from the TV Turn the unit off and on again Preset All settings will return to the default values Picture No picture e Check the connection 9 e Make sure the TV is on e Ensure the video exclusive channel or AV input is selected Also adjust the channel on the TV Also refer to the operating instructions for
63. have inserted a video cassette Colour system indicator 21 Shows selected colour TV system except AUTO Recording mode indicator 16 Notes e These displays do not appear when paused or during slow play e The on screen display may be distorted depending on the playback tape or the input signal RATV0115 Playing Discs basic Play e Select the unit viewing channel or the AV input on the TV e Press DVD to turn on the unit e Press DVD SELECT gt 8 Press A OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray FA Place the disc with the label facing upward eLoad double sided discs with the label of the side you want to play facing up Press gt PLAY e The disc tray closes and play begins It is normal for sound and pictures to take time to start e When playing HighMAT discs track information appears on the TV Numeric Buttons DVDSELECT DVD STATUS STATUS OPEN CLOSE Press this button to select DVDSELECT j DVD Select DVD Check if the DVD selector indicator is displayed on the unit s display 7 8 STOP Stop T Press this button during play e When 440 flashes on the unit s display the Resume function is active The unit memorizes the position when you press MSTOP H Resume function Press gt PLAY once to start from this position ePress STOP again to clear it Press these buttons to sk
64. i Playback SAPB It is possible to playback video cassettes recorded in the S VHS system e Some picture noise may occur depending on the type of tape used eltis 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 Wi 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 7 EES If this happens insert and eject a cassette 5 10 times successively 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 Hi nstalling 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 eWhen the batteries are exhausted remove them immediately and dispose of them correctly e Do not mix an old battery with a new battery e Do not mix different battery type
65. ing search Advanced Disc Review For motion pictures except MPEG4 and R RW Allows you to browse the disc contents and start playing from the selected position You can select either Intro Mode or Interval Mode 37 1 Press FUNCTIONS and then press A V to select Other Settings 2 Press gt cursor then A V to select Play Menu and then press ENTER 3 Press A V to select Advanced Disc Review and then press ENTER Quick OSD screen is displayed Program 4 Time 0 01 06 e g 4 Press gt PLAY when you find a title program to play Useful Functions Program Random Playback While stopped press PLAY MODE Each time you press the button Program Playback gt Random Playback Off Normal play A Program Playback You can select up to 32 items to play in the order you choose 1 Press the numeric e g cues apeiaoa group title chapter Choose a group and content or track A bi Group Content Time Example 10 210 gt 1 9 0 mA Ma MPEG4 125 1 9 2 9 5 gt ENTER e Repeat this step to programme other items 2 Press gt PLAY e You may also select Play with gt cursor and press ENTER to start playing e Some items will not be played even if you programmed them Hi When you use the cursor buttons to select the item 1 Press ENTER and then press A V to select an i
66. ip chapters tracks or programmes e Each press increases decreases the number of skips e After skipping the unit returns to the previous state Ski play or pause P T e f the marker is memorized the marker position is accessed H When you skip groups Press V backward or A forward Still picture Press this button during play Pause 1 SLOW Search Press gt PLAY to start during play normal play SLOW Slow Se Press these buttons while motion during pause paused Frame by frame ES during pause Press these buttons while paused eEach press shows the next or previous frame e Press and hold to change in succession eFor forward only pressing I Ih PAUSE repeatedly also shows frame by frame DVD STATUS Change the unit s display DVD status Counter display lt gt Disc information Press this button to open the Open Close OPENICLOSE disc tray e You can eject a disc even if the power is turned off lt gt To restart play Press gt PLAY VHS Operations f E 2 s D 2 e m gt Q RQTV0115 Playing Discs basic Play Notes eif O appears on the TV the operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc e f there is a disc loaded in the unit when it is turned on the disc may start playing automatically eWhen the whole disc has finished playing the unit automatically stops Some discs show a me
67. is used for play RATV0115 Changing Settings Display Others Audio Choose the preferred audio language Options Underlined items are the initial setting e English e Language options below e Original The original language of each disc will be selected e Other gt gt gt Input a code number with the numeric buttons gt 36 Subtitle Choose the preferred subtitle language e Automatic If the language selected for Audio is not available subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc e Language options below Input a code number with the numeric buttons gt 36 e English e Other gt gt gt gt k Menus Choose the preferred language for disc menus Language options French German For NV VP60GCS only e Language options below Input a code number with the numeric buttons gt 36 e English e Other gt gt gt Italian Russian Dutch Chinese Spanish Portuguese Advanced Disc Review gt 27 e Intro Mode eInterval Mode Reviews each title program Reviews each title program and also each 10 minute interval within a title program Ratings 36 Set a ratings level to limit DVD Video play eThe password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7 or if you choose Ratings when levels 0 to 7 have been selected Setting ratings When level 8 is selected 8 No Limit All DVD Video can be played 1to7 P
68. k the terminal shape of the equipment to be connected RATV0115 Operating the TV p Numeric Buttons TV OPERATION Turn on the TV O TV Power button e 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 NVCH O TV Input Mode Selector button AV eTo select the desired AV input on the TV TV Volume Up Down buttons 44 VOLUME e To adjust the volume of the TV O TV Channel Up Down buttons V NCH e To select the desired programme position TV station on the TV TV Maker Setting You can operate the TVs of the manufacturers listed below with the remote control after setting it 2 Aim the remote control at the TV While pressing 0 use the numeric buttons to enter the two digit code Example 1 0 1 3 Check whether the TV can be operated properly e Test by turning on the TV and changing channels Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation eWhen 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 mo t 42 e2 Notes e f you are using a Panasonic TV this setting has already been made you do not need to perform the above procedure
69. layed MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications ASF standard MPEG4 Simple Profile video system G 726 audio system Plays all versions of DivX video including DivX 6 with standard playback of DivX media files Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile GMC Global Motion Compensation is not supported The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio picture and video contents and group 4000 audio picture and video contents and 400 groups VIDEO Signal System PAL NTSC Output Level Composite video S VIDEO 1 0 Vp p 75 Q 1 0 Vp p 75 Q PAL 0 300 Vp p 75 Q NTSC 0 286 Vp p 75 Q Y output level C output level C output level COMPONENT VIDEO NTSC 480p 480i PAL 576p 576i Y output level 1 0 Vp p 75 Q PB CB output level 0 7 Vp p 75 Q PR CR output level 0 7 Vp p 75 Q AUDIO Output Level AUDIO OUT PHONO 2 Vrms 1 kHz 0 dB 10 kQ Audio Performance eFreguency response DVD linear audio 4 Hz to 22 kHz 48 kHz sampling 4 Hz to 44 kHz 96 kHz sampling CD audio 4 Hz to 20 kHz e Signal to Noise ratio CD audio 115 dB DVD OUT ONLY eDynamic range DVD linear audio CD audio 99 dB 97 dB DVD OUT ONLY Total harmonic distortion CD audio 0 0035 DVD OUT ONLY Digital Audio Out Output Coaxial digital output Pickup Wave Length Laser Power 662 nm 785 nm CLA
70. le Contents A 1 1 mon 0 05 Mondayfeature E programme gt 3 2 2 TUE 2 21 Cinema gt 4 3 3 WED 3 37 Music gt my 510 4 THU 11 05 Baseball gt eThe programme selected is played in the background e You can also use the numeric buttons Example 03 3 107 210 1 9 0 e Press gt cursor to show the contents of the programme CEMU to exit 3 Press ENTER to start play lt gt To clear the programme list Press RETURN ENTER or DIRECT NAVIGATOR Notes eThe Direct Navigator programme list displays up to 99 programmes e Titles appear only if they have been entered eYou cannot change programme and disc titles Playing a play list You can play a play list gt 6 created on other equipment such as a DVD video recorder f 2 s D 2 e m gt Q 1 Press PLAY LIST i P jm can a ON 2 2 Press A V to be A o select the play list No m gt time Title Contents e You can also select play i e Se lists with the numeric EEEE a buttons 4 3 3 3 37 28 Discovery AN 5 7 41 27 53 artoons Example 03 3 10 210 9 1 9 0 3 Press ENTER to start play lt gt To clear the play list screen Press PLAY LIST or RETURN Note e Up to 99 play lists can be displayed RQTV0115 To Enjoy Movies and Music More e Select the unit viewing channel or the AV input on the TV e Press DVD SELECT gt 8 Changing Soun
71. length must be set correctly gt 21 e Some tapes may not work correctly e f the recording speed changes during a timer recording some picture distortion will occur at the point the speed changes To Check and Cancel a Timer Programme e This unit must be turned on or in timer recording standby mode 1 Press PROG CHECK twice eThe Timer Programme List screen appears 2 Press PROG CHECK repeatedly to select the programme e Every time you press PROG CHECK the cursor shifts down You can also select the programme by pressing A V 3 Press RESET to cancel 4 Press MENU to exit the on screen display Notes e f timer recording is not completed due to insufficient tape or cancellation by the user the programmed timer recording data will be cancelled from the memory by 4 A M two days later However if the timer recording function is activated at that time the programmed timer recording data will not be cancelled e After you cancel the programmed timer recording data the current recording mode during the stop mode is displayed e f you turn off the power during a timer recording the running indicator goes out e During recording timer recording and copying the indicator lights up even while DVD section is activate e During timer recording and timer recording standby mode the indicator lights up even while the DVD section is activate Search Functions
72. lly detects the film and video content and then appropriately converts it Video Select if the content is distorted when Auto is selected Cinema Select this if the edges of the film content appear jagged or rough when Auto is selected However select Auto if the video content is distorted as shown in the illustration on the right When playing NTSC discs Auto1 normal Automatically detects the film and video content and appropriately converts it Auto2 In addition to Auto1 automatically detects film contents with different frame rates and appropriately converts it Video Select if the content is distorted when Auto1 or Auto2 is selected Audio Menu Using On Screen Menus Other Menu Night Sound Mode You can enjoy clear sound without setting the volume at a high level On lt gt Off This may not work depending on the discs recording e You can enjoy better sound through PCM 2 ch by connecting to a receiver amplifier Setup 37 H Bass On lt gt Off This does not work when Night Sound Mode above is on e This may not work depending on the discs recording e f the sound is distorted or there is noise set to Off e You can enjoy better sound through PCM 2 ch by connecting to a receiver amplifier Play as DVD VR While stopped select Play as Data Disc to play JPEG files on DVD RAM Play as HighMAT or Play as Data Disc Play a HighMAT disc without using
73. n between points A and B within an item ENTER start point ENTER end point ENTER cancel e f the end of an item is reached before pressing ENTER for the second time it becomes point B e Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may not appear e A B repeat is canceled when you press QUICK REPLAY or MANUAL SKIP Marker below DEAT 999 positions Except BXY2XVGI 5 positions Advanced Disc Review Reviewing title to play Advanced Disc Review gt 27 37 Wi Marker To mark up to 5 positions to play again ENTER The unit is now ready to accept markers To mark a position ENTER at the desired point To mark another position lt gt gt ENTER To recall a marker lt gt gt ENTER To erase a marker lt gt gt CANCEL Notes e f places have been marked e g with a DVD video recorder they are displayed This feature doesn t work during program and random play e Markers added with this unit clear when you turn the unit off change the source or open the disc tray Picture Menu Picture Mode 26 Video Output Mode gt 32 480i 576i Interlace video 480p 576p Progressive video Transfer Mode If you have chosen 480p 576p above select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material eWhen the tray is opened the setting will return to Auto or Auto1 When playing PAL discs Auto Automatica
74. nds Notes e Even if the video cassette you use is labeled S VHS it is not possible to record in the S VHS with this unit It records in VHS e You cannot change channels while recording You can change channels while the recording is paused e When the recording is paused for more than 5 minutes the unit returns to stop mode Using another device while recording You can watch another TV programme or play discs while recording The recording will not be affected HTV 1 Press ACH or VCH to select the desired TV programme HIDVD 1 While recording press DVD SELECT 2 Insert the disc and press gt PLAY to start play 23 One Touch Recording OTR Tape Refresh You can start recording quickly and set a duration During recording press REC OTR on the unit repeatedly Select the desired recording duration eEach time you press the button the indication on the unit s display changes as follows Counter display normal recording mode 30 min gt 60 min 90 min 120 min 180 min gt 240 min Current time normal recording mode e The unit will automatically switch off when OTR is completed REC OTR HSTOP lt gt To stop OTR at any time Press ESTOP or 5 I VHS Notes eThe OTR function works during normal recording only e When the tape reaches its end during OTR the unit will turn itself off Recording from an External Source You can record from o
75. nit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720 x480 NTSC 720 x576 PAL e You can select up to 8 types of audio and subtitles on this unit WMA OLI KI MPEGS J Divx e Formats that can be used are 1S09660 level 1 and level 2 except extended format e Finalize the disc after recording A disc that is not finalized may not be played This unit is compatible with multi root e g OI session 42 but if there are a lot 001 group of sessions it takes more time for play to start Keep the number of 001 track mp3 A PA 002 track mp3 sessions to a minimum to avoid 003 track mp3 this 002 group 003 group 001 track mp3 LSS 002 track mp3 003 track mp3 004 track mp3 L 001 track mp3 002 track mp3 L 003 track mp3 Naming folders and files At the time of recording prefix folder and file names with 3 digit numbers in the order you want to play them eDepending on how you create files they may not play in the order you numbered them or may not play at all Using the contents screen to find a track CD text only While the menu screen is displayed 1 Press A V to move through the tracks and then press ENTER 2 Press RETURN to exit is 2 01 CDText Disc Title 0 All By Artist Disc Artist Pink Island Track Title Long John Platinum Track Artist SHIPWRECKED TY Ashley at Prom City Penguin Formula one Soccer Baseball Neanderthal i a FS kd Ki Discovery A
76. nrnras 36 Setup MNU iwsiisst vi vitt adokn mavakant usu laisad kahar t vinesamdvrk kaeda kuhu 37 Editing Recording from DVD to VHS nernaruannnnnnanna 38 Manual Copying s cissccsscesccssedecdsiscdesacee cons vn aenak va aa kv ktaavi 38 DVD RAM COpyinGiiveuicweteasawnncvardenvniniiiicndnes 38 Helpful Hints Before Requesting Service Error M SSages 250130 jat at vant ipiis amka 1 077 7 TA ENT 42 SpecificalioNS irsievsas enenuned nani si isn rannan iada isad ini usu kost 43 Warning and Important Information Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product For optimum performance and safety please read these instructions carefully 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
77. nu screen eWhen Press PLAY to resume play is displayed the play position is memorized even if the unit is turned off Power off resume eThe disc keeps rotating when showing a still picture pausing e Pressing lt 4 lt 4 4 lt or gt gt gt gt may take you to a menu screen depending on the disc or the portion played e g Video CDs e KJ You cannot move backwards during slow motion and frame by frame e Each press or hold lt or gt accelerates the search or the slow motion speed in 5 steps e Slow motion and frame by frame only work on moving pictures except 4 e Discs that need to be finalized and are not finalized cannot be played 5 e DVD R DL single sided dual layer discs have two writable layers on one side as shown on the illustration below If there is not enough space on the first layer to record a programme the balance is recorded on the second layer gt Programme 2 illustration below When playing a programme recorded on both layers the unit automatically switches between layers and plays the programme in the same way as a normal programme However video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers When switching layers Video and audio may momentarily cut out Second recordable layer First recordable layer Programme 2 Programme 1 Ta P lay direction ion Piatt Inner section Outer sect DVD R DL
78. ount of sound output The following are indicated on the On Screen Menu Icons Example 1 1 Subwoofer signal 3 2 1 ch not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal 1 2 0 No surround 1 Mono surround 3 2 Stereo surround left right 3 1 Center 2 Front left Front right 3 Front left Front right Center Bitstream Digitized and compressed audio signal It is decoded by decoders into multi channel audio signals such as 5 1 channels Decoder This device restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal This is called decoding DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX Inc DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories Apart from stereo 2 channel audio these signals are also compatible with 5 1 channel audio A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method Dolby Pro Logic A surround system where a 4 channel audio track is recorded as 2 channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play DTS Digital Theater Systems This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world There is good separation between the channels so realistic sound effects are possible Film and video DVD Videos are recorded using either film or video This unit can determine which type has been used
79. played Recorded Discs V Available X Not Available Recorded on a DVD Recorded on a Personal computer etc video recorder etc Necessary to finalize 2 WMA Ea Dia DVD VA s 6 ne 6 z 6 TETT 6 E 6 Before Use DVD RAM Not necessary Necessary DVD R DL 3 DVD g Necessary RDL DVD RW Necessary R RW x Necessary R DL x Necessary CD R RW V V V V V Necessary Commercial Discs Disc indicat R k 5 Recorded using a format different from DVD Video Format LOS naicaton emar therefore some functions cannot be used 6 Closing the session will also work DVD Video A T This unit can play audio recorded in the CD DA SVCD A aisg that contains conforming to IEC62107 format recorded on a CD R RW DVD a high quality video and Finalize the disc after recording audio 8 This unit can play video recorded in the Video CD format recorded on a CD R RW Finalize the disc after recording CD eUse discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications AGE ASE x The unit cannot play other discs correctly Do not use irregularly DIGITAL AUDIO Braat auro shaped discs e g heart shaped as these can damage the unit e DVD RAM that can be played on this unit are those recorded with DVD video recorders DVD video cameras personal computers Including SVCD etc using Version 1 1 of the Video Recording Format a unified Wise ISE deg x Conforming to vid
80. r for i encoding video in compliance with the MPEG 4 Visual Standard MPEG 4 Video and or ii decoding MPEG 4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG 4 Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information including that relating to promotional internal and commercial uses and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com Official DivX Certified product Plays all versions of DivX video including DivX 6 with standard playback of DivX media files DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Inc and are used under license Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc U S Pat No s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 487 535 and other U S and world wide patents issued and pending DTS and DTS 2 0 Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Copyright 1996 2003 Digital Theater Systems Inc All rights reserved This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and o
81. rization Error is displayed Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times When you play this content the remaining number of plays is displayed You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero Rental Expired is displayed When playing this content eThe number of remaining plays is reduced by one if you press VHS DVD SELECT or SETUP you press STOP Press I 1I PAUSE to stop play you press lt PP SKIP or lt lt gt gt SEARCH etc and arrive at another content or the start of the content being played e Resume and Marker functions do not work 2 iS 2 5 5 Q e m gt m son e Select the unit viewing channel or the AV input on the TV e Press DVD SELECT gt 8 Starting Play from a Selected Item Press the numeric buttons Example 10 210 1 0 WMA MPEGS Press the numeric buttons and then press ENTER or gt PLAY Example 125 1 9 2 9 5 ENTER or gt PLAY Wilf the Video CD has playback control 1 Press WESTOP to clear PBC 42 2 Press the numeric buttons Notes e To return to the PBC press MISTOP and then press PLAY LIST This works only when stopped in some discs e This may not work depending on the disc or the play status Starting Play from a Selected Group Except
82. rmat Features WMA has the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3 Indication WMA Extension WMA or wma Bit rate between 48 kbps and 320 kbps Playable MP3 format Features MP3 is an audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality Indication MP3 Extension MP3 or mp3 Bit rate between 32 kbps and 320 kbps Compatible DVD RAM DVD R RW Except for 8 kHz 16 kHz compression rate 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 Remarks This unit is not compatible with ID3 Tags gt 42 e See Notes gt 28 Playable JPEG format Features JPEG is a system used for compressing decoding color still pictures The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression Indication Extension JPG jpg JPEG or jpeg Picture between 160x120 and 6144x4096 pixels Resolution sub sampling is 4 0 0 4 2 0 4 2 2 or 4 4 4 Remarks e Recorded using the DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard Ver 1 0 e See Notes 28 Playable MPEG4 format Features MPEGA4 is a compression system for use on mobile devices or a network that allows highly efficient recording at a low bit rate Indication MPEG4
83. rohibits play of DVD Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them 0 Lock All Prohibits play of all DVD Video e Select Level 0 to prevent play of discs that do not have rating levels recorded on them TV Aspect 13 Choose the setting to suit your TV and preference Changing ratings When level 0 7 is selected Unlock Player Change Password Change Level Temporary Unlock 4 3 Pan amp Scan 4 3 Letterbox 16 9 Time Delay Oms 20ms 40ms 60ms 80ms 100ms Still Mode Specify the type of picture shown when paused Automatic Still picture is displayed without being blurred or at high quality The picture is not blurred but picture quality is lower The overall quality is high but the picture may appear blurred Field Frame NTSC Disc Output Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when playing NTSC discs Video systems 6 PAL60 When connected to a PAL television NTSC When connected to an NTSC television For NV VP60GCS NTSC is the factory preset ft 2 s D 2 e m gt m Picture Video Output Choose the video signal format to be output for JPEG MPEG4 and DivX video PCM Digital Output 33 Automatic PAL NTSC PAL60 Up to 48 kHz Up to 96 kHz Dolby Digital 33 Bitstream PCM DTS Digital Surround 33 Bitstream PCM MPEG gt 33 For NV VP60GC only PCM Bitstream Dynamic Range Compression Dolby Digital only Change the dynamic rang
84. ror e Pied You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different 25 registration code You cannot play the content on this unit Rental Expired e 4 The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays You cannot play it 25 Self diagnostic Indications on the unit s display HOO FOO e An error has occurred The number following H or F depends on the status of the unit 00 stands for a number Reset procedure Press OI to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON Alternatively press 1 to switch the unit to the standby mode disconnect the AC mains lead and then reconnect it e f the service numbers fail to clear note them and contact a qualified service person nodISC eYou haven t inserted a disc insert one e You haven t inserted the disc correctly insert it correctly 23 noPLAY eYou inserted a disc the unit cannot play 5 e Disc is dirty Wipe it clean 6 e You inserted a DVD R which is not finalized 5 eYou inserted a blank DVD RAM e A disc whose playback is restricted in the Setup menu is inserted 37 Change the Ratings setting RATV0115 Audio channel for DVD ch Sound is divided into channels based on the sound s role Example 5 1 channel e Front speakers 1 left channel and 1 right channel Center speaker 1 channel e Surround speakers 1 left channel and 1 right channel e Subwoofer 1 channel x0 1 the ratio of bass to the total am
85. s Playback control PBC f a Video CD has playback control you can select scenes and information with menus ein this manual playing back of the contents of a Video CD using the menu screen is referred to as Menu play for Video CD Sampling frequencies Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave analogue signal samples taken at set periods into digits digital encoding Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound WMA Windows Media Audio Picture WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3 Specifications NV VP60GC NV VP60GCS Power Supply Power Consumption VHS SECTION Video Recording System 2 rotary heads helical scanning system Video Heads 4 heads Audio Heads 2 heads Hi Fi Tape Speed PAL SP 23 39 mm s LP 11 7 mm s EP 7 8 mm s NTSC SP 33 3 mm s EP 11 1 mm s Tape Format VHS cassette Recording Playback Time PAL SP 240 min with NV E240 PAL LP 480 min with NV E240 PAL EP 720 min with NV E240 FF REW Time Approx 60 s with NV E180 FF REW Approx 43 s with NV E180 JET REW VIDEO Television System CCIR 625 lines 50 fields PAL colour signal EIA 525 lines 60 fields NTSC colour signal Modulate System Luminance FM azimuth recording Colour signal converted su
86. s gt cursor to select On and then press ENTER 0 02 36 1 English Other Settings Subtitle 1 English AY 10 select and press luid Can also use D E 3 Press A V to select the desired language and then press ENTER H To clear the subtitles 1 Press FUNCTIONS and then select Subtitle 2 Press gt cursor MEXA EIZA and then select Off by pressing A V 3 Press ENTER RQTV0115 Changing the position and brightness of the subtitles During play e g GX 1 Press FUNCTIONS and then a press A V to select Other O T Settings AE Picture Menu ff Audio Menu 2 Press P cursor then A V to Ado Men select Display Menu and then press ENTER 3 Press A V to select Subtitle Position or Subtitle Brightness and then press b cursor 4 Press A V to adjust the position or brightness e Adjust position between 0 and 60 in 2 unit steps For brightness select Auto so the brightness adjusts automatically against the background or select a level between 0 and 7 5 Press ENTER MaruaiZoom x100 2 Bit Rate Display Off H GUI See through i GUI Brightness Quick OSD Display Menu ay to select and press Sua Subtitle Position off of Subtitle Brightness 4 3 Aspect dust Fit Zoom W To clear display the subtitles of 1 Press FUNCTIONS and then select Subtitle 2 Press gt cursor
87. s Settings Underlined items are the initial setting TAPE SELECT Set the length of tape you are using so the unit can show the correct remaining time 22 AUTO E30 E60 E90 E120 E180 and E240 tapes E195 E195 tapes E260 E260 tapes E300 E300 tapes NTSC INPUT SELECT Select the colour TV system used to record NTSC signals AUTO NTSC 4 43 and 3 58 signals e f the tape has not recorded correctly select 4 43 or 3 58 4 43 NTSC 4 43 signals 3 58 NTSC 3 58 signals e Some programmes on the NTSC 3 58 system cannot be recorded NTSC PB SELECT Select the colour TV system of the TV used to playback a tape recording NTSC signals onPALTV TVs that can receive PAL signals 4 43 TVs that can receive NTSC 4 43 signals 3 58 TVs that can receive NTSC 3 58 signals OSD 22 AUTO Messages appear on the TV for about 5 seconds when you press VHS STATUS OFF Messages do not appear COPYING NORMAL AUDIO 38 Select the audio channel to be recorded on the Normal audio track when copying a bilingual DVD L To record the sound from left channel R To record the sound from right channel 2 i 3 5 9 Oo e V L gt RQTV0115 Settings Using the On Screen Display Various Indications in On screen Changing Audio Display To change the audio press AUDIO To see these displays set the OSD item in the OPTION menu to The audio changes as follows AUTO
88. s i e Alkaline and Manganese e Do not use rechargeable batteries e Do not heat or short circuit the batteries e 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 Accessories vo Please check and identify the supplied accessories Z _ 1 pe Remote Control N2QAYB000006 _ 1 pe RF Coaxial cable 2 pes R6 size batteries RATV0115 Remote control signal sensor Any angle up to MA Any angle up to approx 20 above or won OO approx 30 left or right 7 Remote control transmission window e 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 e f 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 e Do not place any obstacles between the unit and the remote control e f 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 _ 2 pes AC Mains Lead for NV VP60GC _ 1 pe AC Mains Lead for NV VP60GCS _ 1 pe Audio Video cable Disc Information Wi Discs that can be
89. s d L 80 6 ta have copyright protection The video may not be shown correctly if you connect through an A V selector or other eguipment Audio Video cable Television Supplied COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO For Better Video from DVD Y Ps Pr d pa b O Fs nar ari COMPONENT S Video cable Not supplied VIDEO IN Video cable Not supplied Television S VIDEO terminal even COMPONENT VIDEO terminal progressive out The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by output and provide a clearer picture than the S VIDEO terminal separating the chrominance C and luminance Connection using these terminals outputs the colour difference Y signals Actual results depend on the TV signals PB PR and luminance signal Y separately in order to e Connect to a different terminal group e g achieve high fidelity in reproducing colours VIDEO 2 than that you used for the eThe description of the component video input terminals connection through this unit s VHS DVD OUT depends on the TV or monitor e g Y PB PR Y B Y R Y Y CB terminal Picture from the VHS section will not Cr Connect to terminals of the same colour appear when you use the same group input terminal connections because the S Video terminal input takes pr
90. ses screen independent data individually for each screen to store the data on the disc efficiently picture Intra coded picture A frame recorded independently as reference for commonly used data e P picture Predictive coded picture This picture is calculated based on past l or P pictures e B picture Bidirectionally predictive coded picture This picture is calculated by comparing past and future l and P pictures so it has the lowest volume of information I picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture Linear PCM Pulse Code Modulation These are uncompressed digital signals similar to those found on CDs MP3 MPEG Audio Layer 3 An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality MPEG4 A compression system for use on mobile devices or a network that allows highly efficient recording at a low bit rate Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD recorders and plays Multi session e This means recording data onto a CD R RW disc several times Read in Programme area Read out of the data on a disc makes one session e f data such as music is added onto a pre recorded CD R RW disc a new session will be added Such a disc is referred to as a multisession disc e Normal audio CD players can playback only the first session On the other hand this unit can playback 2 or more session
91. tem 2 Press ENTER to register e Select ALL to enter all the items in the selected disc title or group To change and cancel a programme 1 Press A V to select an item and then press ENTER 2 Carry out step 1 to change an item or press gt Y to select Clear and then press ENTER to cancel W To clear the whole programme Press gt Y to select Clear all and then press ENTER f E 2 s D 2 e m gt Q Random Playback The unit plays chapters in one DVD title or all tracks in a Video CD and audio CD at random 1 Press A V to select a group e g or a title Choose a title 2 Press gt PLAY Title AY J E to select GHEY to start To exit the program random mode 1 Press M STOP twice 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select the normal mode Notes e These functions do not work during HighMAT disc play To disable HighMAT change the setting to Play as Data Disc Other Menu 35 e MX Some items cannot be selected Cy VCD Press gt PLAY to start random playback D MIIN OLA MPEG4 Times are not displayed while programming e When program random play ends the unit stops and the screen reverts to the play mode display e The programme is cleared when you turn the unit off or open the disc tray RATV0115 Using Navigation Menus Playing a Data Disc Except You can play a WMA MP3 CD text JPEG MP
92. the HighMAT function E Audio attributes For Display only Advanced Surround 31 LPCM DODigital DTS MPEG WMA MP3 Signal type kHz Sampling rate bit Number of bits ch Number of channels 42 Dialogue Enhancer Dolby Digital DTS 3 channel or more with the dialogue recorded in the center channel Dolby Digital 3 channel or over with the dialogue recorded in the center channel This makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear On lt gt Off BI Audio Subtitle language Multi Re master 31 Sound Enhancement Except RREY PI Enhances audio output to produce a rich hall like sound On lt gt Off ENG English SVE Swedish CHI Chinese FRA French NOR Norwegian KOR Korean DEU German DAN Danish MAL Malay ITA Italian POR Portuguese VIE Vietnamese ESP Spanish RUS Russian THA Thai NLD Dutch JPN Japanese Others Display Menu Information On lt gt Off MA Off Date Details Subtitle Position Brightness 30 4 3 Aspect This function works only when you select 16 9 wide screen gt 13 as default screen size to select the method of display for disc recorded in 4 3 Aspect on 16 9 screen size Press A V to select and then press ENTER Normal Fill to the width of the television screen Auto The setting is automatically set to Shrink if the disc is recorded in 4 3 Aspect and automatically set to Zoom if the disc is recorde
93. the TV The picture shown on the TV is e Go to Video in the Setup menu and change TV Aspect to suit your TV 37 not normal e Turn off the zooming feature of your TV if you are using Variable Zoom 32 The sides of the picture are cut eEnsure that the unit is connected directly to the TV and is not connected through an A V off the picture is stretched selector or other eguipment horizontally or black bands e Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480p compatible TV Video will not 9 appear at the top and bottom of be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible TV the screen The picture on the TV disappears eMobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance or stripes appear on the screen eThe TV antenna cable is too close to the unit Separate the antenna cable of the TV from the unit The Setup menu and other eThe unit and TV are using different video systems screens shown on the TV are Use a multi system or PAL TV displayed incorrectly Colours appear faded When playing PAL disc picture eSet Transfer Mode in Picture Menu to Auto 34 distorted VHS picture The picture is noisy or is in black Adjust the tracking 15 and white eThe TV has not been tuned to the unit Tune the TV to the unit 12 Horizontal bars or lines run eMake sure the TV s input setting is correct down the screen eThe video heads are dirty clean them with a head cleaning cassette 4 e
94. the menu SYSTE OPTION TAPE REFRESH Press ENTER SELECT 89 ENTER END MENU lt For LANGUAGE gt 13 lt For CLOCK SET 13 The unit tunes automatically when you plug it in and turn it on for the first time gt 12 but you can start the process again if necessary e Select any programme position except A1 A2 or dc Auto tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned programme position Other programme positions are skipped Channel plan below 1 Press A V to select AUTO TUNE SA 0 ae ae 2 Press lt gt to start AUDIO SYSTEM Tea A COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO Auto Tuning AUTO TUNE SEARCH 3 e t may take up to 5 minutes or more to complete e When Auto Tuning is completed the on screen display disappears and programme position 1 is selected FINE AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT ER 00 END MYA 07 E l SEARCH The number of channels still to be auto tuned To stop halfway through Press MENU If the unit is not correctly tuned by Auto Tuning Follow the procedure on the right Manual Tuning Channel plan SYSTEM VHF UHF CATV 01 S05 B CCIR Standard M1 M10 G B G H E2 E12 E21 E69 U1 U10 821 841 Hong Kong Special Administrative E21 E69 Region of China UK 1 East Europe R1 R12 E21 E69 44 470 MHz D D K K1 K China D C1 C12
95. then uses the most suitable method of progressive output Film Recorded at 25 frames per second PAL discs or 24 frames per second NTSC discs NTSC discs recorded at 30 frames per second as well Generally appropriate for motion picture films Video Recorded at 25 frames 50 fields per second PAL discs or 30 frames 60 fields per second NTSC discs Generally appropriate for TV drama programs or animation Frame and field Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture A frame is made up of 2 fields Field Field eA frame still is made up of two alternating fields so the picture may appear blurred but the overall quality is high e A field still is not blur but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower Frame RATV0115 ID3 tag MP3 file that has an area in which the character based information referred to as ID3 tag is stored The information of the track such as the title artist name etc can be stored here The information can be displayed on players supporting the ID3 tag when a track is played back However this unit cannot because it does not support the ID3 tag Interlace and progressive output The NTSC video signal standard has 480 interlaced i scan lines whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines This is called 480p P B The DVD recording system shares the data commonly used by screens and u
96. ther rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited DivX VOD Contents DivX Video on Demand VOD content is encrypted for copyright protection In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit you first need to register the unit Setup Menu 37 Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit s registration code and register the unit For more information about DivX VOD visit www divx com vod Display the unit s registration code DivX Registration DivX Video on Demand Your registration code is t 8 alphanumeric characters To learn more visit www d Press ANU to continue e We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference e After playing DivX VOD content for the first time another registration code is then displayed in DivX Registration Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content and then play the content on this unit you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased using the previous code e f you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit s code you will not be able to play this content Autho
97. ther video sources VHS camera etc e Connect the other equipment to this unit as shown If audio output on the other equipment is monaural use a stereo monaural conversion cable not supplied e Insert a recorded video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab e Set A1 or A2 with INPUT SEL to select the audio video source required 1 Press PLAY Find the recording start point 2 Press I 1 gt PAUSE then press REC Put the unit in recording standby mode Stel ai ee dae a i 3 Start play on the ween ee other equipment e9 Not supplied 4 Press I I gt PAUSE to start recording R AUDO L VIDEO Gi AV1 IN AUDIO VIDEO To stop recording Press STOP Recording You can delete all the contents of a video cassette the picture and sound data 1 Insert the cassette that you want to ti MENU refresh and press CLOCK SET MENU SYSTEM idiin i a ZORTION 2 Press A v to TAPE REFRESH select TAPE ee eS REFRESH and then i press ENTER 3 Press ENTER for 2 seconds or more to start the tape refresh function The tape refresh function 2 TAPE REFRESH starts ay 15 The tape is rewound to the START ENTER beginning and is then erased as it is fast forwarded e When the end of the video cassette is reached the unit automatically rewinds it SAN TAPE REFRESH to the beginning TC END STOP VHS Operations
98. to an incompatible TV For motion pictures Change the zoom ratio so the pictures expand to suit the screen e Change the setting TV Aspect to suit your TV gt 37 Hi Just Fit Zoom e g During play PA kiitsakas atakk taastaksin aada LE j Play Speed 1 Press FUNCTIONS and me then press A V to select Other Settings 2 Press gt cursor then A Y to select Display Menu and then press ENTER 3 Press A V to select Just Fit Zoom and then press fj Y E gt cursor Gus iD of 4 Press A V to select the present aspect ratio and then press ENTER AV Enhancer Off T 36 Play Menu a Picture Menu Off Audio Menu Display Menu Other Menu Display Mei Y to select and press ANU fornia M Subtitle Position o f Auto STIS em 17 4 3 Standard JE TA ET A ul 16 9 Standard Amercian DA Cinemascopet Cinemascope2 Just Just Fit Zoom 4 3 Standard 4Y to select and press Xia Auto lt gt 4 3 Standard lt gt European Vista lt gt 16 9 Standard J 1 Cinemascope2 lt gt Cinemascope1 lt gt American Vista Variety of screen sizes 16 9 Standard 16 9 74 3 Standard 4 3 1 i oo Vista 1 66 14 M American Vista 1 85 1 Cinemascope 2 35 1 Cinemascope2 2 55 1 OZ Standard lt gt Original 1 gt Full lt Hi Manual Zoom During play e g ormas MAMM p Tu TACTE 1 Press FUNCTIONS and EEK ener
99. v to select and press GA ID to exit Note eThis cannot be used during random playback Playing a HighMAT Disc A menu appears when you insert a disc While the menu is displayed select the item following the jat on screen E instructions Flay Wet Menu Menu Takes you to the next menu which shows play lists or another menu Play list Play starts lt gt To change the menu background Press FUNCTIONS The background changes to the one recorded on the disc To display the menu Press TOP MENU To exit the menu Press ESTOP Selecting from the lists 1 During play press PLAY LIST 2 Press 4 and then A V to switch between the play list group and content lists 3 Press gt cursor then A Y to select an item and then press ENTER Playlist Playlist File Group Name pa A Content title Few times in summer Less and less And when I was born Quatre gymnopedies You ve made me sad I can t quit him Evening glory Wheeling spin Velvet Cuppermine Ziggy starfish ava J to select 3 to play CEMU to exit lt gt To exit the list screen Press PLAY LIST or RETURN Using Navigation Menus Playing a DVD Video Recording Format Disc Direct Navigator You can use the programme list to search for a desired programme to play 1 Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR 2 Press A V to select the No Date On Tit

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