Panasonic NV-VP60 Series - Manuals

Bef ore Use RQTV0115 5 5 Disc Information ª Discs that can be played Recorded Discs ( Y : Available, t : Not Available) 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 final...

Disc Information RQTV0115 6 6 ª WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX files that can be played 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: ...

Bef ore Use RQTV0115 7 7 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. ª Common section [A] Power button ( Í /I) ≥ Press [ Í /I] to switch this unit from on to standby...

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

Getting Star ted RQTV0115 9 9 Bef ore Use Connections When the unit is turned on after connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically. Basic Connections The following connections are required to record on a video cassette and playback a video cassette/discs ...

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 versa, the audio vo...

Getting Star ted 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]...

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 pr...

Getting Star ted 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...

RQTV0115 14 14 Playback ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [ Í VHS] to turn 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 PLAY] . ≥ 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. ≥ When the end of the vi...

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 repeatedly. Select the desired recording duration. ≥ Each time you press the button, the indication on the unit’s display changes as follows: Counter display (...

RQTV0115 18 18 Timer Recording Up to 16 timer programmes, including weekly and daily programmes, can be recorded for up to one month in advance by setting the timer. ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab ( l 4)....

VHS Operations RQTV0115 19 19 Search Functions 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 [ : ] (backward) or [ 9 ] (forward). ≥ Each press increases the number of...

RQTV0115 20 20 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. ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) ...

RQTV0115 21 Settings Using the On-Screen Display VHS Operations 21 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... [1] Press [ 34 ...

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 STATUS]. The time and operation details appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. Notes: ≥ These displays do not appear when paused or during slow play. ≥ Th...

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 [DVD SELECT] ( l 8). ......................................................................................................

Playing Discs-basic Play RQTV0115 24 24 Notes: ≥ If “ ” appears on the TV, the operation 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 automatically s...

DV D Operations RQTV0115 25 25 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 l 37). Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter th...

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

DV D Operations Useful Functions RQTV0115 27 27 For motion pictures except [VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX] 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]. [DVD-VR] ≥ It is not possible to skip the program if...

RQTV0115 28 28 Using Navigation Menus Except [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] You can play a WMA, MP3, CD text, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX disc by using the menu. ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [DVD SELECT] ( l 8). ª Using Playback Menu (except JPEG files on DVD-RAM) While the menu ...

DV D Operations Using Navigation Menus RQTV0115 29 29 While the menu screen is displayed1) Press [ 34 ] to move through the tracks and then press [ENTER]. 2) Press [RETURN] to exit. Note: ≥ This cannot be used during random playback. A menu appears when you insert a disc. While the menu is displayed...

RQTV0115 30 30 To Enjoy Movies and Music More ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [DVD 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 e...

DV D Operations To Enjoy Movies and Music More RQTV0115 31 31 [DVD-V[ [DVD-VR] [VCD] (2-channel or more) [MPEG4] [DivX] 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...

To Enjoy Movies and Music More RQTV0115 32 32 For motion pictures: Change the zoom 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 mov...

RQTV0115 34 34 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. ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [DVD SELECT] ( l 8). ¬ To cancel the menus Pr...

DV D Operations Using On-Screen Menus RQTV0115 35 35 Audio Menu Display Menu Other Menu [A] Audio attributes For ]DVD-V] [DVD-VR] (Display only) [B] Audio/Subtitle language Night Sound Mode You can enjoy clear sound without setting the volume at a high level.On () Off ≥ This may not work depending o...

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 the memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See the next page for menu and option details. ≥ Select the unit viewin...

DV D Operations Changing Settings RQTV0115 37 37 Setup Menu Menus Items Options (Underlined items are the initial setting.) Disc Audio Choose the preferred audio language. ≥ English ≥ (Language options l below) ≥ Original: The original language of each disc will be selected. ≥ Other ¢¢¢¢ : Input a c...

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 [DVD SELECT] ( l 8). ≥ Select the desired recording mode ( l 1...

Editing Helpful Hints RQTV0115 39 39 Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, check the following points once 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 ...

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 other than those listed in these operating instructions. ≥ This u...

Helpful Hints Before Requesting Service RQTV0115 41 41 Disc picture Editing On-screen display Self-diagnostic Indications on the unit’s display The picture is distorted. ≥ Some distortion is normal during search. — The picture quality is poor. ≥ Check the settings in the On-Screen Menu “Picture Menu...

RQTV0115 42 42 Glossary Audio channel for DVD (ch) Sound is divided into channels based on the sound’s role.Example: 5.1 channel ≥ Front speakers— 1 left channel and 1 right channel ≥ Center speaker— 1 channel ≥ Surround speakers— 1 left channel and 1 right channel ≥ Subwoofer— 1 channel a 0.1 (the ...

Helpful Hints RQTV0115 43 43 Specifications NV-VP60GCNV-VP60GCS ª 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/sNTSC SP; 33.3 mm/s EP; 11.1 mm/s Tape Format: VHS c...