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    VP-31GN DVD Player/ Video Casset te Recorder Operating Instructions Mode l No. NV-VP31 Series Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust t his product, please read t hese instructions com pletely. VQT0F32 ® V P 3 1 G C G C S . b o o k 1 ペ ー ジ ２ ０ ０ ３年７月３ ０日　水 曜 日　午 後８時２ ８分[...]

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    2 Contents Warning and Im portant Informati on ................. ............. 3 Accesso ries ... ...... ..... ...... ...... ....... .... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ...... ..... ..... 3 VHS Deck and Cas sette Tape I nformation.................. .. 4 The Remote Contr ol ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... .... ....... ...... ...... ..... [...]

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    3 Before Use ENGLISH Warning and Important Information Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. (Inside of product ) Important Your attention is dr awn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyri[...]

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    4 VHS Deck and Cassette Tape Information ª Surge Abs orber For further protecti on for this product, these models are equipped with new surge a bsorbing circuits w hich prevents damage due to power surges caus ed by lightning. ≥ This function m ay not be effec tive for surges by direct lightning. ª Crystal Vie w Control The crystal view control[...]

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    5 Before Use Disc Information ª Discs that can be p layed Use discs with the above logos and that confor m to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs c orrectly. Do not use irreg ularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit. It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD -R W, DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all cases due to the ty[...]

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    6 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 sect ion [A] Infra-red remote control receiver window [B] Pow er button ( Í /I) Press [ Í /I] to switch this unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In s[...]

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    7 Control Reference Guide Before Use When you operate the VHS, always select “VHS” with the [VHS/TV/DVD] (16) switch. (1) VHS power but ton (VHS Í ) ....... .... ...... ....... ...... .... ....... ...... .... ...... .. ( l page 11, 14) Pres s [VHS Í ] to switch this unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is stil[...]

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    8 Connections When the unit is turned on after connecting the aerial ca ble and the mai ns lead, Plug i n Auto Tu ning starts autom atically. Basic Connections The following conn ections are required to record the v ideo cassette and play back the video c assette/discs through the TV. ≥ Refer to the TV’s operating instructions. ≥ Turn the TV [...]

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    Getting Started 9 Connections For the V HS/DVD O UT terminal, VHS and DVD out puts can be swit ched or it c an be assigned for VHS output only ( l page 12). The DVD OUT terminal can only output the DV D signal. Not e: ≥ When Video is switched to DVD or vice versa, the audio volume may suddenly increase or decr ease. This is bec ause when the audi[...]

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    10 Operating the TV ≥ Turn on the TV. ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “TV” . When you operate the TV, always select “TV” with t he [VHS/TV/DVD] swit ch. (1) Numeric buttons (0–9, – /– –) ≥ Selects the TV channel. (2) Television input mode selector (AV) ≥ Selects desired A V input on the T V. (3) TV po wer but ton (TV Í ) Press to [...]

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    Getting Started 11 Tuning the TV to Your Unit The unit supplies a signal to t he TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel E21 s 69. 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 rec ei ve up to 9 9 T V broadcast s[...]

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    12 Setting Up for VHS Make basic settings for VHS. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Turn on the unit . ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “VHS”. [1] Press [ MEN U]. [2] Pres s [ 34 ] to select th e menu. [3] Press [ ENTER][...]

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    Getting Started 13 DVD Quick S etup Answer questions in the QUICK SETUP screen to make basic settings for DVD. ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “DVD”. ≥ Turn on the unit . [1] Press [ SETUP]. [2] Select “Others” tab with [ 21 ]. [3] Select “QUICK SETUP” with [ 34 ] and press[...]

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    14 Playback ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “VHS”. ≥ Press [VHS Í ] to tur n on the unit. [1] Insert a r ecorded video cass ette ta pe. [2] Pres s [ 1 ](PLAY ). ≥ Play starts automa tically if you ins ert a tape that has had its tab (Tapes l page 4) removed. ¬ To change back to[...]

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    VHS Operations 15 Playb ack This function reproduces optimum playback picture from va rious kind of rec orded tapes and contents. ......... ........ ....... ............ ....... ........ ........ ........... ........ ....... ............ ....... ........ ............ ........... ........ ........... ........ ....... ........ ........... ........ ..[...]

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    16 Recording ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “VHS”. ≥ Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set, refer to page 12. [1] Insert a v ideo cas sette t ape with an i ntact e rasur e prevention tab. [2] Press [ CH] IJ buttons to select the TV station. ≥ If[...]

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    VHS Operations 17 Recording You can start recording quickly and set a duration. ......... ........ ....... ............ ....... ........ ........ ........... ........ ....... ............ ....... ........ ............ ........... ........ ........... ........ ....... ........ ........... ........ ........ ........... ........ ....... ............ .[...]

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    18 Timer Recording Up to 16 timer programm es, including weekly and daily programm es, can be recorded for up to one mont h in advance by setting the timer. ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Insert a video cassette tape with an i ntact erasure prevention tab ( l page 4). ≥ Check that the clock is set to the co[...]

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    VHS Operations 19 Timer Recording For example, if you want to record something else before the programme start time: ......... ........ ....... ............ ....... ........ ........ ........... ........ ....... ............ ....... ........ ............ ........... ........ ........... ........ ....... ........ ........... ........ ........ ......[...]

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    20 Search Functions ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “VHS”. This unit can display a list of t he recorded programmes on the inserted video cassette on the TV screen. You can then select the desired programme, and this unit wil l quickly reach its beginning and start playback. [1] Pres[...]

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    VHS Operations 21 Search Functions You can find what kind of pr ogrammes are record ed with t he character a nd the icon indications. 1) Whi le the Jet Navigator list appears, press [ 1 ]. 2) Press [ 34 2 1 ] to select the desired category. 3) Press [ ENTER]. This unit automatically adds specia l index signals on the tape when r ecording starts. Yo[...]

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    22 Settings Using the On-Screen Display Change the s ettings to suit your preferenc es and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. T hese settings are retained in memory u ntil they are changed, eve n if the unit is turned off. ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “VH[...]

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    VHS Operations 23 Settings Using the On-Scr een Di splay [1] Pre ss [ 34 ] to select “CH” and sel ect the cha nnel wit h [ 21 ]. ......... ........ ....... ............ ....... ........ ........ ........... ........ ....... ............ ....... ........ ............ ........... ........ ........... ........ ....... ........ ........... ........[...]

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    24 Settings Using the On- Scree n Display Press [ 34 ] to sele ct the i tem and pr ess [ 21 ] to c hange the setting. ¬ To exit the settings screen Pres s [MENU] twice. OPTION 0 SLOW/SEARCH NAVI TOP MENU MENU RETURN PROG/CHECK PROG PLA Y DISPLA Y JET REW TIMER ENTER PLA Y LIST INDEX/SKIP AV DIRECT NA VIGA TOR CANCEL/RESET ANGLE/P AGE INPUT SELECT [...]

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    VHS Operations 25 Settings Using the On-Scr een Di splay To see these di splays, set the OSD i tem in the “OPTION” menu to “AUTO ” ( l page 24) . Press [DISPLAY] . The time and operation details appear on t he screen for about 5 seconds. Notes: ≥ These displays do not appear when paused or during slow play. ≥ The on-screen display may b[...]

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    26 Playing Discs-basic play [DV D-V] [ RAM] [VCD] [C D] [MP 3] [W MA ] [JP EG] ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “DVD”. ≥ Press [DVD Í ] to turn on the uni t. ≥ When “OUT [VHS/DVD]” in the “OPTIO N” menu is set to “MANUAL”, press [VHS/DVD OUTPUT] to swi tch it t o di s[...]

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    27 Play ing Discs- basic pl ay DV D Operations Press the numeric buttons to select the desired item. Example: “03”; [3] “10”; [ S 10] l [1] l [0] ≥ You can also use [ 3421 ] to select items. Press [ENTER] to confirm yo ur selection. ¬ To revert to the menu screen Pres s [MENU] (PL AY LI ST) . ¬ To sho w the t op menu Pres s [TOP MENU] .[...]

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    28 Convenient Functions [DV D-V[ [ RAM[ [VCD] [C D] [MP 3] [W MA ] [JP EG] ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “DVD”. Press the numeric butto ns. Example: “10”; [ S 10] l [1] l [0] [MP3] [WM A] [ J PE G ] Press the numeric buttons then press [ENTER] or [ 1 ](PLAY). Example: “125”[...]

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    29 Convenient Fu nctions DV D Operations [JPEG] ......... ........ ....... ............ ....... ........ ........ ........... ........ ....... ............ ....... ........ ............ ........... ........ ........... ........ ....... ........ ........... ........ ........ ........... ........ ....... ............ ....... ....... ......... .......[...]

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    30 Changing Play Sequence [DV D-V[ [VCD] [CD] [MP3 ] [WMA ] ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “DVD”. While stopped, press [PLAY MODE]. Each time you press the button: Program > Random > Off (Normal play) ^-------- ------ --------- -------- -------} You can s elect up to 32 it ems[...]

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    31 DV D Operations Playin g the Programmes or Play Lists on DVD-RAM [RAM[ ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “DVD” You can us e the programme list to s earch f or a desired progr amme to play. ......... ....... ........ ........... ........ ........ ....... ............ ....... ........[...]

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    32 MP3/WMA, CD text and JPEG Navigating Menus [MP3 ] [WM A] [C D t e x t ] [JPE G] You can play a MP3, WMA, CD text or JPEG disc by u sing the menu. ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “DVD”. ≥ If the disc contains both audio data (MP3 and WMA) and JPEG, select “Stills (JPE G)” or [...]

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    33 MP3/W MA, C D text a nd JPEG Navigating Menus DV D Operations While the menu screen is displayed 1) [MP 3] [W MA] Press [ 1 ] w hile a track is hi ghlighted to display a tree screen. [JPEG] Press [ 3421 ] to select “Tree” and press [ENT ER]. 2) Press [ 34 21 ] to select a group and press [ENTER ]. ≥ The audio navigation menu/album display [...]

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    34 To Enjoy Movies and Music More ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “DVD”. Some discs have multiple soundtracks, subt itle languages and camera an gles, and you can change them during play. ≥ [VCD] (SVCD only) Soundtrack and subtitle numbers may change even if corresponding soundtrac[...]

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    35 To Enjoy Mov ies and Mus ic More DV D Operations [DV D-V[ [ RAM[ [V CD] (2-chann el or o ver only) You can enjoy a surround-like effect if yo u are using 2 front speak ers (SP) or headphones (HP). The effect broadens when playin g discs with surround effect s and sound s eems to co me from speakers either side of y ou. ≥ To enjoy HP-mode, conn[...]

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    36 To Enjoy Mo vies and Musi c Mor e ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “DVD”. [DVD-V[ When you have connected equipment through this unit’s OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO terminal ( l page 9), change the settings for “PCM Down Conversion”, “D olby Digital”, “DTS Digital Surround” [...]

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    37 DV D Operations Using On-Screen Menu Icons [DV D-V[ [ RAM[ [VCD] [C D] [MP 3] [W MA ] [JP EG] On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to operate the unit by ch anging this information. ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “DVD[...]

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    38 Using On-Screen Menu Icons Indicates how far you have played through an item. ª Changing play speed [DVD-V] (Dolby Digi tal o nly) You can s low down or speed up play. Press [ 2 ] (slower) or [ 1 ] (faster). There are 5 steps of speeds: a 0.8 ,. a 0.9 ,. a 1.0 (normal speed) ,. a 1.2 ,. a 1.4 ¬ To return to n ormal play Pres s [ 1 ](PLAY) . No[...]

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    39 Using On-Screen Menu Icons DV D Operations Audio Menu Display Menu Picture Menu [A] Audio attributes ]D VD-V ] ]R AM] (Display only) [B] Audio/ Subtitle language ADVANCED SURROUND ( l page 35) Dialog ue Enhanc er on/off [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, where the dialogue is recorded in the centre channel) This makes the dialogue i[...]

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    40 Changing Settings Change the s ettings to suit your preferenc es and to suit the unit to the environment w here it is being used. These settings are retained in memory u ntil they are changed, eve n if the unit is turned off. See the r ight page for menu and option de tails. ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ [...]

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    41 Changing Settings DV D Operations SETUP menu Menus Item s Options (Underlined items are the ini tial setting.) Disc [DVD-V[ Audio Choose the preferred audio language. ≥ English ≥ (Language options l belo w) ≥ Original: The original language of each disc will be selected. ≥ Other ¢¢¢¢ :Input a code number with the numeric buttons ( l [...]

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    42 Recording from DVD to VHS You can r ecord the contents of the disc onto a video cassette. ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Insert a video cas sette with an intact erasure prevention t ab. ≥ Switch [VHS/TV/DVD] to “VHS”. ≥ Select the desired t ape speed ( l page 16) . Only discs not copy protected can[...]

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    Editing 43 Adding Music to Video You can play images with bac kground music. The video and music being played can be recorded on a video cassette. ≥ Select the unit v iewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV . ≥ Connect the other equipment to the unit as shown. ≥ Insert the disc ( l page 26). You can not record the contents of the disc whic[...]

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    44 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. 8 No response when buttons pressed. ≥ Some operations m ay be proh ibited by the disc. ≥ The unit may not be operating properly due to l ight ning, static electr[...]

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    Helpful Hints 45 Before Requesting Service Disc p lay Picture VHS picture Play doesn’t start (or stops immediately) when yo u press [ 1 ] (PLA Y). ≥ Condensation has forme d: Wait 1 t o 2 hours for it to evaporate. ≥ This unit cannot play discs other t han thos e listed in these operating instructions. ≥ This unit cannot play DVD-Video wit [...]

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    46 Before Requesting Service Disc p icture Editing On-scree n display Self-diagno stic Indicati ons on the uni t’s displ ay Picture distorted. ≥ Some distortion is normal during searc h. — There is ghosting when progressive output is on. ≥ Press [PROGRESSI VE] to turn off progressive output. This problem is caused by t he editing method or [...]

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    Helpful Hints 47 Glossary Audio chan nel 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 ≥ Centre speaker— 1 channel ≥ Surround speakers— 1 left channel and 1 right channel ≥ Subwoofer— 1 channel a 0.1 (the ratio of bass to the total a[...]

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    48 Specifications NV-VP31GC NV-VP31GCS ª VHS SECTION Video Record ing System: 2 rotary heads , helical scanning syst em Video Head s: 4 heads Audio Heads : 2 heads (H i-Fi) Tape Spee d: 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 Form at: VHS tape Record/ Playback Time: PAL SP; 240 min with NV-E240 PAL LP; 4[...]

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    Helpful Hints 49 Index ª A A-B repeat .................................................................................. 38 Advanced S urround ............................................... .................... 35 Angle . ...... ...... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ....... .... ...... ....... .... ...... ...... ..... ..... 34 Audio . ...... ...[...]

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