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    Operating Instructions DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder Model No. NV-VP33 Series Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. RQTV0057-1 VP33GL.book 1 ペー ジ ２００５年４ 月２８日　木曜 日　午後５時３４ 分[...]

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    2 RQTV0057 Contents W arning and Important Inf ormation .............. ................ 3 Accessories .......................................................... ........................ 3 VHS Deck and Cassette T ape Info rmation ............ ........ 4 The Remote Control .................................................................. ... 4 Disc [...]

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    Before Use 3 RQTV0057 Warning and Important Information Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, pl ease read these instructions carefully. (Inside of product) Important Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infri nge copyr[...]

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    4 RQTV0057 VHS Deck and Cassette Tape Information ª Surge Absorber For further protection for this product, these models are equipped with new surge absorbing circuits which prevents damage due to power surges caused by lig htning. ≥ This function may not be effective for surges by direct lightning. ª Crystal View Control The crystal view contr[...]

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    Before Use 5 RQTV0057 Disc Information ª Discs that can be pla yed Use discs with the above logos and that conform to spe cifications. The unit cannot play other disc s correctly. Do not use irreg ularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit. It may not be possible to play the above discs in all case s due to the type of d[...]

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    6 RQTV0057 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 mo de or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still connect ed to the mai[...]

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    Control Reference Guide Before Use 7 RQTV0057 (1) VHS/DVD Power butt on ( Í VHS/DVD) ............... ( l 13, 24) (2) Audio button (AUD IO) ...................................... ... ( l 23, 30) (3) VHS Select button (VHS) ...................................... ( l LEFT) (4) Numeric buttons (0–9, – /– –, S 10) .............. ( l 15, 25, 26)[...]

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    8 RQTV0057 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. (NV-VP33GN only) Basic Connections The following connections ar e required to record the video cassette and play back the video cassette /discs through the TV. ≥ Refer to the TV’s operating instruc[...]

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    Getting Started Connections 9 RQTV0057 For the VHS/DVD OUT terminal, VHS and DVD outputs can be switched or it can be automatically switched on to the output side that has started playing back. The DVD OUT terminal can only output the DVD signal. Notes: ≥ When Video is switched to DVD or vice versa, the audio volume may suddenly increase or decre[...]

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    10 RQTV0057 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). It is not possible to turn it on. In this case, try to turn the TV on with the following button: [ JI CH] (4) (2) TV Input Mode Sele ctor[...]

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    Getting Started 11 RQTV0057 Tuning the TV to Your Unit The unit supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel AU28 s 69 or NZ21 s 69. It is possible to view the unit’s picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV broadcast s. The unit is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV) and can be preset to receive up to[...]

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    12 RQTV0057 Setting Up for VHS and DVD Quick Setup Make basic settings for VHS. These settings are retaine d in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Turn on the unit. ≥ Press [VHS] . .......... ............ ............... ............... ..............[...]

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    Getting Started VHS Operations 13 RQTV0057 Playback ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [ Í VHS] to t urn on the unit. ≥ Press [VHS] . .......... ............ ............... ............... .............. ............... ............. .............. ............... ............... ............ ............[...]

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    14 Playback RQTV0057 Press [CINEMA MODE]. ≥ Each time you press the button, the indication changes in the following order: CINEMA OFF: Normal mode (Initial Sett ing) CINEMA 1 : Sharpe r images and enhances detail in dark sce nes CINEMA 2 : Clearer images and enhances detail in dark scen es Notes: ≥ The Cinema mode works for playback picture onl[...]

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    VHS Operations 15 RQTV0057 Recording ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [VHS] . ≥ Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set, refer to page 12. .......... ............ ............... ............... .............. ............... ............. .............. ............... ...[...]

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    16 Recording RQTV0057 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) > OFF 30 (min.) > OFF 60 (min.) [...]

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    VHS Operations 17 RQTV0057 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 vide o cassette tape with an intact erasure pr evention tab ( l 4). ≥ Check that the clock[...]

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    18 Timer Recording RQTV0057 ≥ This unit must be turned on, or in timer recording standby mode. .......... ............ ............... ............... .............. ............... ............. .............. ............... ............... ............ ............... ............... .............. ............. ......... [1] Press [PROG/CHECK[...]

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    VHS Operations 19 RQTV0057 Search Functions ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [VHS] . This unit can display a list of the recorde d programmes on the inserted video cassette on the TV screen. You can then select the desired programme, and this unit will quickly r each its beginning and start playback. ......[...]

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    20 Search Functions RQTV0057 You can find what kind of programmes are recorded with the character and the icon indications. 1) While the Jet Navigator list appears, press [NA VI] and then press [ 1 ] (cursor). 2) Press [ 342 1 ] to select the desired category. 3) Press [ENTER]. This unit automatically adds spec ial index signals on the tape when re[...]

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    VHS Operations 21 RQTV0057 Settings Using the On-Screen Display Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are c hanged, even if the unit is turned off. ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [VHS[...]

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    22 Settings Using t he On-Screen Display RQTV0057 Set the Colour TV System. .......... ............ ............... ............... .............. ............... ............. .............. ............... ............... ............ ............... ............... .............. ............. ......... [1] Select “A UT O” with [ 34 ]. ≥ T[...]

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    Settings Using the On-Screen Display VHS Operations 23 RQTV0057 To see these displays, set the OSD item in the “OPTION” menu to “AUTO” ( l 22). Press [VHS ST A TUS]. The time and operation details 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[...]

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    24 RQTV0057 Playing Discs-basic Play [DVD-V] [RAM] ] DVD-RW ]‹VR› ] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] [JPEG] ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [ Í DVD ] to turn on the unit. ≥ Press [D VD] . .......... ............ ............... ............... .............. ............... ............. .............. ......[...]

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    Playing Discs-basic Play DV D Operations 25 RQTV0057 Notes: ≥ If “ ” ap pears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. ≥ When the unit is first turned on and there is a disc loaded, it may start playing automatically. ≥ When the whole disc has finished playing, the unit automatically stops. Some discs show a menu screen[...]

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    26 RQTV0057 Useful Functions [DVD-V[ [RAM[ ] DVD-RW] ‹VR›] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] [JPEG] ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [D VD] . Press the numeric buttons. Example: “10”; [ S 10] l [1] l [0] [MP3] [WMA] [J PE G ] Press the numer ic buttons then p ress [ENTER] or [ 1 PLA Y]. Example: “125”; [1][...]

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    Useful Functions DV D Operations 27 RQTV0057 [D V D- V[ [RAM] ] DVD-RW] ‹VR›] (Except i R/ i RW ) Play starts from approximately 30 seconds later . Conv enient when you w ant to skip commercials etc. During play Press [MANUAL SKIP]. [RAM] ] DVD-RW] ‹VR›] ≥ It is not possible to skip the progr am if the start of the next program is within [...]

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    28 RQTV0057 Using Navigation Menus [MP3] [WMA] [JPEG] You can play a MP3, WMA, CD text or JPEG disc by using the menu. ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [D VD] . ª Using Playbac k Menu (e xcept JPEG files on DV D - R A M ) While the menu screen is displayed 1) Press [ 34 ] to select “All”, “Audio”, [...]

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    Using Navigation Menus DV D Operations 29 RQTV0057 While the menu screen is displayed 1) Press [ 34 ] to move through th e tracks, and press [ENTER]. 2) Press [RETURN] to exit. A menu appears when you insert the disc. While the menu is displayed , select the item following the on- screen instr uctions. (1) Menu: Takes you to the next menu which sho[...]

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    30 RQTV0057 To Enjoy Movies and Music More ≥ Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥ Press [D VD] . Some discs have multiple, subtitle languages and camera angles and etc, and you can change them during play. ≥ [VCD] (SVCD only) Soundtrack and subtitle numbers may change even if corresponding soundtracks are not recorde[...]

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    To Enjoy Movies and Music More DV D Operations 31 RQTV0057 [DVD-V[ [RAM[ ] DVD-RW] ‹VR›] [VCD] (2-channel or over only) 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 en[...]

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    To Enjoy Movies and Music More 32 RQTV0057 [DVD-V[ [RAM[ ] DVD-RW] ‹VR›] [VCD] Change the zoom ratio so the pictures expands to suit for the screen. ≥ Change the setting “TV Aspect” to suit your TV. ( l 37 ) ª Just Fit Zoom During play , .......... ............ ............... ............... .............. ............... ............. [...]

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    To Enjoy Movies and Music More DV D Operations 33 RQTV0057 [DVD-V[ When you have connected equipment through this unit’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO terminal ( l 9), change the settings for “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital Surround” a nd “MPEG” ( l 37). You can enjoy the powerful mo vie theater and hall-like sound. ..[...]

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    34 RQTV0057 Using On-Screen Menus [DVD-V[ [RAM[ ] DVD-RW] ‹VR›] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] [JPEG] 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] . ¬ To cancel the men[...]

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    Using On-Screen Menus DV D Operations 35 RQTV0057 Picture Menu Audio Menu Display Menu Other Menu [A] Audi o attribu tes ]DVD-V] ]R AM] ] DVD-RW] ‹VR›] (Display only) [B] Audio/Subtit le language Picture Mode ( l 26) Video Output Mode ( l 32) 480i/576i: Interlace video 480p/576p: Progressive video T ransf er Mode If you ha ve chosen “480p/576[...]

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    36 RQTV0057 Changing Settings Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment where it is being used. These settings are retained in 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. ≥ P[...]

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    Changing Settings DV D Operations 37 RQTV0057 SETUP Menu Menus Items Options (Underlined ite ms are the initial setting.) Disc [DVD-V[ Au di o Choose the preferred audio language. ≥ English ≥ (Language options l below) ≥ Original: The original languag e of each disc will be selected. ≥ Other ¢¢¢¢ :Input a cod e number with the numeric b[...]

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    38 RQTV0057 Recording from DVD to VHS You can record the contents of the 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 [VHS] . ≥ Select the desired recording mode ( l 15). Only discs not copy protected can be used. ≥ Press[...]

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    Editing 39 RQTV0057 Helpful Hints 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. 8 No response when buttons pressed. ≥ Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. ≥ The unit may not be operating proper ly du[...]

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    Before Requesting Service 40 RQTV0057 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 numb[...]

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    Helpful Hints Before Requesting Service 41 RQTV0057 Disc picture Editing On-screen display Self-diagnostic Indicati ons on the unit’s display Picture distorted. ≥ Some distortion is normal during sea rch. — Picture quality is poor. ≥ Check the settings in the On-Screen Menu “Picture Menu”. 35 Menus not displayed correctly. ≥ Change th[...]

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    42 RQTV0057 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 amo[...]

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    43 RQTV0057 Helpful Hints Specifications NV-VP33GL NV-VP33GN 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 tape Recording/Playback Time: P AL SP; 240[...]

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    Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. W eb Site: http://www .panasonic.co .jp/global/ RQTV0057-1 F0305Ks1045 VP33GL.book 44 ページ ２００５年 ４月２８日　木曜日　 午後５時３４分[...]