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Panasonic VP-31GN manual Contents

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Before Use
Warning and Important Information	3
Accessories	3
VHS Deck and Cassette Tape Information	4
The Remote Control	4
Disc Information	5
Control Reference Guide	6
Main Unit	6
The Unit’s Display	6
Remote Control	7
Getting Started
Connections	8
Basic Connections	8
Audio/Video Output Sockets	8
For better video from DVD	8
To enjoy sound through other audio equipment	9
Operating the TV	10
TV Maker Setting	10
Tuning the TV to Your Unit	11
To change the RF output channel	11
Setting Up for VHS	12
LANGUAGE	12
CLOCK SET	12
DVD Quick Setup	13
VHS Operations
Playback	14
Picture Mode	15
Adjusting the playback picture	15
NTSC Playback	15
Recording	16
One-Touch Recording (OTR)	17
Recording from an external source	17
Tape Refresh Function	17
Timer Recording	18
To check and cancel a Timer Programme	19
Search Functions	20
Jet Navigator	20
VHS Index Search System (VISS)	21
Easy Programme Playback	21
Settings Using the On-Screen Display	22
TUNER PRESET	22
SYSTEM	23
OPTION	24
Various indications in on-screen display	25
Changing audio	25

DVD Operations
Playing Discs-basic play	26
Position Memory function	27
Chapter Review	27
Convenient Functions	28
Starting play from a selected item	28
Selecting groups to play	28
QUICK REPLAY	28
Rotating Pictures	29
Repeat Play	29
Changing Play Sequence	30
Program Play	30
Random Play	30
Playing the Programmes or Play Lists on DVD-RAM....	31
Direct Navigator	31
Playing a play list	31
MP3/WMA, CD text and JPEG Navigating Menus	32
Playing HighMAT discs	33
To Enjoy Movies and Music More	34
Changing soundtracks, subtitles and angles	34
ADVANCED SURROUND	35
CINEMA	35
Variable Zoom function	35
Digital output	36
Using On-Screen Menu Icons	37
Disc information	37
Progress indicator	38
Unit information	38
Changing Settings	40
Entering a password (Ratings)	40
SETUP menu	41
Editing
Recording from DVD to VHS	42
Manual Dubbing	42
One-Touch Dubbing	42
Adding Music to Video	43
MUSIC WITH PICTURE	43
Helpful Hints
Before Requesting Service	44
Error Messages	46
Glossary	47
Specifications	48
Index	49

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DVD Player Video Cassette Recorder Contents Condensation may form in the following cases AccessoriesFor your safety NV-VP31GC Middle East model NV-VP31GCS Asia, Malaysia modelRemote Control VHS Deck and Cassette Tape InformationDisc Information Unit’s Display Control Reference GuideMain Unit Control Reference Guide Remote Control Audio/Video Output Sockets ConnectionsBasic Connections For better video from DVDDigital connection ConnectionsTo enjoy sound through other audio equipment Analog connectionOperating the TV TV Maker SettingRefer to the chart below for the code of your TV Check whether the TV can be operated properlyTuning the TV to Your Unit To change the RF output channelClock SET Setting Up for VHSLanguage Press 34 to select the item and press Enter DVD Quick SetupPress Enter and then Setup to end the settings TV AspectPress 1PLAY PlaybackInsert a recorded video cassette tape Playback Picture ModeAdjusting the playback picture Ntsc PlaybackPress Speed to select the tape speed RecordingPress CH IJ buttons to select the TV station Press REC¥ to start recordingRecording from an external source One-Touch Recording OTRRecording Tape Refresh FunctionPress Timer Timer RecordingChange the settings with 2 Press PROG/CHECK Use 34 to move through the itemsTimer Recording To check and cancel a Timer ProgrammePress Navi Search FunctionsJet Navigator Press Navi several times to select ProgrammePress backward or 9 forward Search FunctionsVHS Index Search System Viss Easy Programme PlaybackPress 34 to select Auto Tune Press 2 1 to start Auto Tuning Settings Using the On-Screen DisplayTuner Preset TV/ 2 Press 34 to select the menuSettings Using the On-Screen Display SystemOption 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 Selecting groups to play Convenient FunctionsStarting play from a selected item Quick ReplayDuring play, press Repeat Convenient Functions Rotating PicturesRepeat Play To repeat playing in the order programmedRandom Play Changing Play SequenceProgram Play Direct Navigator Playing a play listPress 34 to select the track or MP3/WMA, CD text and Jpeg Navigating MenusPress TOP Menu 34 21 to select the picturePress 342 1 to select then press Enter MP3/WMA, CD text and Jpeg Navigating MenusPlaying HighMAT discs During play, press Audio To Enjoy Movies and Music MoreChanging soundtracks, subtitles and angles Press SubtitleCinema To Enjoy Movies and Music MoreAdvanced Surround Variable Zoom functionSelect Audio tab with 2 Press SetupDigital output Lbelow and press EnterDisc information Using On-Screen Menu IconsPress 2 1 to select the item Change the setting with To change the position of the iconsMarker Using On-Screen Menu Icons Progress indicatorUnit information Audio attributes DVD-V RAM Display only Using On-Screen Menu IconsTo change the user mode Audio/Subtitle languagePress 2 1 to select the menu’s tab Changing SettingsEntering a password Ratings Press 34 to select the itemMenus Items Changing SettingsSetup menu One-Touch Dubbing Recording from DVD to VHSManual Dubbing Adding Music to Video Music with PictureSound Before Requesting ServiceGeneral Picture Before Requesting ServiceDisc play VHS pictureDisc picture Error MessagesSelf-diagnostic Indications on the unit’s display EditingGlossary 1 chSpecifications Ntsc IndexLanguage WMA

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