Panasonic VP-31GN manual One-Touch Recording OTR, Recording from an external source

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One-Touch Recording (OTR)

You can start recording quickly and set a duration.

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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 (normal recording mode)>OFF 30 (min.)>OFF 60 (min.)>OFF 90 (min.)> OFF 120 (min.)>OFF 180 (min.)>OFF 240 (min.)>Current time (normal recording mode)

The unit will automatically switch off when OTR is completed.

¬To stop OTR at any time Press [] or [Í/I] (VHSÍ).

Notes:

The OTR function works during normal recording only.

When the tape reaches its end during OTR, the unit will turn itself off.

Recording

REC/OTR

/I

EJECT

PULL-OPEN

TIMER REC TAPE REFRESH

CH

REC/OTR

 

 

REW FF

VIDEO

L

AUDIO R

AV2 IN

 

 

Recording from an external source

You can record from other video sources (VHS, camera, etc.).

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).

Insert a recorded cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention tab.

Set A1 or A2 with [INPUT SELECT] to select the audio/video source required.

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[1] Press [1](PLAY).

Find the recording start point.

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[2] Press [;/D], then press [REC¥].

Put the unit in the recording standby mode.

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[3] Start play on the other equipment.

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[4] Press [;/D] to start recording.

¬To stop recording Press [].

AV2 IN (AUDIO/VIDEO)

PULL-OPEN

 

 

 

 

TIMER REC

TAPE REFRESH

CH

 

REC/OTR

 

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

AV2 IN

 

 

 

 

AUDIO VIDEO

Other VHS or Video

OUT OUT

 

movie camera

L R

(Not supplied)

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

AV1 IN

VHS/DVD

OUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

AV1 IN (AUDIO/VIDEO)

VHS Operations

Tape Refresh Function

You can delete all contents in a cassette’s (the picture, the sound and the Jet Navigator data).

ªFor recordings while “JET NAVIGATOR” is set to “ON”

Be sure to set “JET NAVIGATOR” to “ON” (OPTION lpage 24).

ªFor recordings while “JET NAVIGATOR” is set to “OFF” or recordings on another VHS

Be sure to set “JET NAVIGATOR” to “OFF” (OPTION lpage 24).

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[1] Insert a cassette that you want to delete the cassette’s contents.

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[2] Press [TAPE REFRESH] for 5 seconds or more.

The unit puts on tape refresh standby.

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[3] Press [TAPE REFRESH] for 2 seconds or more.

The tape refresh function starts.

The tape is rewound to the beginning, and it is fast-forwarded with erasing the tape. When the tape reaches the end, this unit automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

Note:

When a video cassette with a broken erasure prevention tab is inserted, this function is not activated.

TAPE REFRESH

PULL-OPEN

 

 

 

 

TIMER REC

TAPE REFRESH

CH

 

REC/OTR

 

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

AV2 IN

 

 

 

 

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Contents DVD Player Video Cassette Recorder Contents For your safety AccessoriesCondensation may form in the following cases NV-VP31GC Middle East model NV-VP31GCS Asia, Malaysia modelVHS Deck and Cassette Tape Information Remote ControlDisc Information Unit’s Display Control Reference GuideMain Unit Control Reference Guide Remote Control Basic Connections ConnectionsAudio/Video Output Sockets For better video from DVDTo enjoy sound through other audio equipment ConnectionsDigital connection Analog connectionRefer to the chart below for the code of your TV TV Maker SettingOperating the TV Check whether the TV can be operated properlyTo change the RF output channel Tuning the TV to Your UnitClock SET Setting Up for VHSLanguage Press Enter and then Setup to end the settings DVD Quick SetupPress 34 to select the item and press Enter TV AspectPress 1PLAY PlaybackInsert a recorded video cassette tape Adjusting the playback picture Picture ModePlayback Ntsc PlaybackPress CH IJ buttons to select the TV station RecordingPress Speed to select the tape speed Press REC¥ to start recordingRecording One-Touch Recording OTRRecording from an external source Tape Refresh FunctionChange the settings with 2 Timer RecordingPress Timer Press PROG/CHECK Use 34 to move through the itemsTo check and cancel a Timer Programme Timer RecordingJet Navigator Search FunctionsPress Navi Press Navi several times to select ProgrammeVHS Index Search System Viss Search FunctionsPress backward or 9 forward Easy Programme PlaybackTuner Preset Settings Using the On-Screen DisplayPress 34 to select Auto Tune Press 2 1 to start Auto Tuning TV/ 2 Press 34 to select the menuSystem Settings Using the On-Screen DisplayOption To change the audio, press Audio Press DisplayChanging audio Place the disc with the label facing upward Playing Discs-basic playPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Chapter Review Playing Discs-basic playPosition Memory function Starting play from a selected item Convenient FunctionsSelecting groups to play Quick ReplayRepeat Play Convenient Functions Rotating PicturesDuring play, press Repeat To repeat playing in the order programmedRandom Play Changing Play SequenceProgram Play Playing a play list Direct NavigatorPress TOP Menu MP3/WMA, CD text and Jpeg Navigating MenusPress 34 to select the track or 34 21 to select the picturePress 342 1 to select then press Enter MP3/WMA, CD text and Jpeg Navigating MenusPlaying HighMAT discs Changing soundtracks, subtitles and angles To Enjoy Movies and Music MoreDuring play, press Audio Press SubtitleAdvanced Surround To Enjoy Movies and Music MoreCinema Variable Zoom functionDigital output Press SetupSelect Audio tab with 2 Lbelow and press EnterPress 2 1 to select the item Change the setting with Using On-Screen Menu IconsDisc information To change the position of the iconsMarker Using On-Screen Menu Icons Progress indicatorUnit information To change the user mode Using On-Screen Menu IconsAudio attributes DVD-V RAM Display only Audio/Subtitle languageEntering a password Ratings Changing SettingsPress 2 1 to select the menu’s tab Press 34 to select the itemMenus Items Changing SettingsSetup menu One-Touch Dubbing Recording from DVD to VHSManual Dubbing Music with Picture Adding Music to VideoSound Before Requesting ServiceGeneral Disc play Before Requesting ServicePicture VHS pictureSelf-diagnostic Indications on the unit’s display Error MessagesDisc picture Editing1 ch GlossarySpecifications Language IndexNtsc WMA