Panasonic NV-VP60 Series manual

Operating Instructions DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Model No. NV-VP60 Series Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RQTV0115-1 VP60GCS.book Page 1 Monday, March 6, 20 06 3:23 PM[...]

RQTV0115 2 2 Contents W arning and Important Information... .............. ............. .....3 VHS Deck and Video Cassette I nformation ..... ............. .....4 The Remote Control ......................................... .............................. 4 Accessories .................................................................. .............[...]

Before Use RQTV0115 3 3 Warning and Important Information Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, pl ease read these instructions carefully. (Inside of product) -If you see this symbol- Important Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published [...]

RQTV0115 4 4 VHS Deck and Video Cassette Information ª Surge Absorber For further protection, this product is equipped with new surge absorbing circuits which prevent damage due to power surges caused by lightning. ≥ This function may not be effective for surges by direct lightning. ª Crystal View Control The crystal view control function ensur[...]

Before Use RQTV0115 5 5 Disc Information ª Discs that can be play ed Recorded Discs ( Y : Available, t : Not Availab le) Commercial Discs § 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 fina lized on the device it was recorded on. § [...]

Disc Information RQTV0115 6 6 ª WMA, MP3, J PEG, MPEG4 and DivX files th at can be pla yed Playable WMA § format Playable MP3 § format Playable JPEG § format Playable MPEG4 § format Playable DivX § format § The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio, picture and video contents and groups: 4000 audio , picture and video contents [...]

Before Use RQTV0115 7 7 Control Reference Guide Operations in these instructions are des cribed mainly for the re mote control, but you can d o the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. ª Common section [A] Power but to n ( Í /I) ≥ Press [ Í /I] to switch this unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the[...]

Control Reference Guide RQTV0115 8 8 (1) VHS/DVD Power button ( Í VHS/DVD)............... ( l 14, 23) (2) Numeric butto ns (0–9, – /– –, S 10).............. ( l 16, 24, 26) (3) Audio butt on (AUDIO) ........................................ ( l 22, 30) (4) Index Search, Skip buttons ( : 9 INDEX/SKIP) ...................................... ([...]

Getting Started RQTV0115 9 9 Before Use Connections When the unit is turned on after con necting the aerial cable and the m ains lead, Plug in Auto Tuni ng starts automatically. Basic Connections The following connections ar e required to record on a video cassette and playbac k a video cassette/discs through the TV. ≥ Refer to the TV’s operati[...]

Connections RQTV0115 10 10 For the VHS/DVD OUT terminal, VHS and DVD outputs can be switched or it can be automatically switched on to the output side that has started playing back. The DVD OUT terminal can only output the DVD signal. Notes: ≥ When Video is switched to DVD or vice vers a, the audio volume may suddenly in crease or decrease. This [...]

Getting Started RQTV0115 11 11 Operating the TV Turn on the TV. (1) TV Power button ( Í ) ≥ Switch the TV from on to standby mode or vice versa. On some TVs, with this button it is only possible to turn it to standby mode (OFF). In this case, try to turn the TV on with the following button: [ JI CH] (4) (2) TV Input Mode Sele ctor button (AV) ?[...]

RQTV0115 12 12 Tuning the TV to Your Unit The unit supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel E21 s 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. [...]

Getting Started RQTV0115 13 13 Setting Up for VHS and DVD Quick Setup Make basic settings for VHS. These settings are retained in the memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Turn on the unit. ≥ Press [VHS SELECT] ( l 8). .......... .............. .........[...]

RQTV0115 14 14 Playback ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [ Í VHS] to t urn on the unit. ≥ Press [VHS SELECT] ( l 8). .......... .............. ............... ............... .............. ............... ................. ............... .............. ............... ............... .............. ...[...]

RQTV0115 15 Playback VHS Operations 15 ≥ When the unit is off, an inserted video cassette can be played back by pressing [ 1 PLA Y] . ≥ You can eject a video cassette when the unit is in stan dby mode. The unit switches back to standby mode after the video cassette is ejected. ≥ When the end of the video cassette is reached, this unit automat[...]

RQTV0115 16 16 Recording ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [VHS SELECT] ( l 8). ≥ Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set, refer to page 13. .......... .............. ............... ............... .............. ............... ................. ............... ...........[...]

RQTV0115 17 Recording VHS Operations 17 You can start recording quickly and set a duration. During recording, press [ ¥ REC/OTR] on the unit repeatedl y. Select the desired recording duration. ≥ Each time you press the button, the indication on the unit’s displa y changes as follows: Counter display (normal recording mode) > 3 0 (min) > [...]

RQTV0115 18 18 Timer Recording Up to 16 timer programmes, incl uding weekly and daily programmes, can be recorded for up to one month in a dvance by setting the timer. ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Insert a vid eo cassette with an intact erasure prev ention tab ( l 4). ≥ Check that the clock is set to the co[...]

VHS Operations RQTV0115 19 19 Search Functions This unit automatically adds spec ial index signals on the tape when recording starts. You can find t he desired programme quickly with these signals. During stop or playback, Press [ : ] (backward) or [ 9 ] (forward). ≥ Each press increases the number of skips. ¬ To cancel the Index Search or to st[...]

RQTV0115 20 20 Settings Using the On-Screen Display Change the settings to suit your preferen ces and the en vironment in which you are usin g the unit. These settings are retained in the memory until the y are changed, even if the u nit is turned off. ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [VHS SELECT] ( l 8). .[...]

RQTV0115 21 Settings Using the On-Screen Display VHS Operations 21 .......... .............. ............... ............... .............. ............... ................. ............... .............. ............... ............... .............. ................. ............... ............ [1] Press [ 34 ] to select “CH” and then press [...]

Settings Using the On-Screen Display RQTV0115 22 22 To see these displays, set the OSD item in the “OPTION” menu to “AUTO” ( l 21). Press [VHS ST A TUS]. The time and operation de tails appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. Notes: ≥ These displays do not appear w hen paused or during slow play. ≥ The on-screen display may be dist or[...]

DV D Operations VHS Operations RQTV0115 23 23 Playing Discs-basic Play ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [ Í DVD ] to turn on the unit. ≥ Press [D VD SELECT] ( l 8). .......... .............. ............... ............... .............. ............... ................. ............... .............. ..[...]

Playing Discs-basic Play RQTV0115 24 24 Notes: ≥ If “ ” appears on the TV, the operati on is prohibited by the unit or the disc. ≥ If there is a disc loaded in the unit when it is turned on, the disc may start playing automatically. ≥ When the whole disc has finished playing, the unit automat ically stops. Some discs show a menu screen. ?[...]

DV D Operations RQTV0115 25 25 DivX VOD Contents DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) cont ent is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit (Setup Menu l 37). Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD conten t to enter the unit’s registration code and register the un[...]

RQTV0115 26 26 Useful Functions ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [D VD SELECT] ( l 8). Press the numeric buttons. Example: “10”; [ S 10] l [1] l [0] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Press the numeri c buttons and then press [ENTER] or [ 1 PLA Y]. Example: “125”; [1] l [2] l [5] l [ENTER] or [ 1 PLA[...]

DV D Operations Useful Functions RQTV0115 27 27 For motion pictures except [VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX] and +R /+RW Play starts from approximately 30 se conds later . This is conv enient when you want to skip commercials etc. During play, press [MANUAL SKIP]. [DVD-VR] ≥ It is not possible to skip the progr am if the start of the next program is within ab[...]

RQTV0115 28 28 Using Navigation Menus Except [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] You can play a WMA, MP3, CD tex t, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX disc by using the menu. ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [D VD SELECT] ( l 8). ª Using Playbac k Menu (exc ept JPEG files on DV D - R AM ) While the menu screen is displayed 1) Press [ 34 ] [...]

DV D Operations Using Navigation Menus RQTV0115 29 29 While the menu screen is displayed 1) Press [ 34 ] to move through th e tracks and then press [ENTER]. 2) Press [RETURN] to exit. Note: ≥ This cannot be used during random pla yback. A menu appears when you insert a disc. While the menu is displayed , select the item following the on-screen in[...]

RQTV0115 30 30 To Enjoy Movies and Music More ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [D VD SELECT] ( l 8). Some discs have multiple subtitle languages, camera angles etc. which you can change during play. ≥ [VCD] (SVCD only) Soundtrack and subtitle numbers may change even if the corresponding soundtracks are no[...]

DV D Operations To Enjoy Movies and Music More RQTV0115 31 31 [DVD-V[ [D V D - VR ] [VCD] (2-channel or m ore) [MPEG4] [DivX] You can enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using 2 front speakers (SP) or headphones (HP). The effe ct broadens when playin g discs with surround effects and sound seems to come from speakers either side of you. ≥ To [...]

To Enjoy Movies and Music More RQTV0115 32 32 For motion pictures: Change the z oom ratio so the pictures expand to suit the screen. ≥ Change the setting “TV Aspect” to suit your TV. ( l 37 ) ª Just Fit Zoom During play , .......... .............. ............... ............... .............. ............... ................. ..............[...]

DV D Operations To Enjoy Movies and Music More RQTV0115 33 33 For [DVD-V[ When you have connected equipment through this unit’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO terminal ( l 10), change the settings for “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital” , “DTS Digital Surround” and “MPEG” ( l 37). You can enjoy powerful mo vie theater and hall-like sound[...]

RQTV0115 34 34 Using On-Screen Menus On-Screen Menus are menus that c ontain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to operate the unit by changing this information. ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [D VD SELECT] ( l 8). ¬ To cancel the menus Press [FUNCTIONS] or [RETUR N] . Play Menu ª[...]

DV D Operations Using On-Screen Menus RQTV0115 35 35 Audio Menu Display Menu Other Menu [A] Audi o attribu tes For ]DVD-V] [DVD-VR] (Display only) [B] Audio/Subtit le language Night Sound Mode You can enjoy clear sound without setting the volume at a h igh level. On () Off ≥ This may not work depending on the discs recording. ≥ You can enjoy be[...]

RQTV0115 36 36 Changing Settings Change the settings to suit your preferences and the environment in which you are using the unit. These settings are retained in t he memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See the next page for menu and option details. ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Pres[...]

DV D Operations Changing Settings RQTV0115 37 37 Setup Menu Menus Items Options (Underlined items are the initial setting.) Disc Au di o Choose the preferred audio language. ≥ English ≥ (Language options l below) ≥ Original: The original language of each disc will be selected. ≥ Other ¢¢¢¢ : Input a code number with the numeric buttons [...]

RQTV0115 38 38 Recording from DVD to VHS You can record the contents of a disc onto a video cassette. ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. ≥ Press [D VD SELECT] ( l 8). ≥ Select the desired recording mode ( l 16). Only discs that are not copy protecte[...]

Editing Helpful Hints RQTV0115 39 39 Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, check the following points o nce again. General Sound Recording No power. ≥ Connect the AC mains lead securely to mains supply. 9 No response when buttons are pressed. ≥ Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. ≥ The unit may not be operating prope[...]

Before Requesting Service RQTV0115 40 40 Disc play Picture VHS picture Play doesn’t start (or stops immediately) when you press [ 1 PLAY]. ≥ Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate. ≥ This unit cannot play discs ot her than those listed in these operating instructions. ≥ This unit cannot play DVD-Video with a region n[...]

Helpful Hints Before Requesting Service RQTV0115 41 41 Disc picture Editing On-screen display Self-diagnostic Indicatio ns on the unit’s display The picture is distorted. ≥ Some distortion is normal durin g search. — The picture quality is po or. ≥ Check the setting s in the On-Screen Menu “Picture Menu”. 34 Menus not displayed correctl[...]

RQTV0115 42 42 Glossary Audio channel for DVD (ch ) Sound is divided into channel s based on the soun d’s role. Example: 5.1 channel ≥ Front speakers— 1 left channel and 1 right channel ≥ Center speaker— 1 channel ≥ Surround speakers— 1 left chann el and 1 right channel ≥ Subwoofer— 1 channel a 0.1 (the ratio of bass to the total [...]

Helpful Hints RQTV0115 43 43 Specifications NV-VP60GC NV-VP60GCS ª VHS SECTION Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads: 4 heads A udio Heads: 2 hea ds (Hi-Fi) T ape 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 Ta p e F o r m a t : VHS cassette Recording/Playback Time: P A[...]

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