Panasonic VP-31GN manual Error Messages, Disc picture, Editing, On-screen display

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Before Requesting Service

Disc picture

Picture distorted.

≥Some distortion is normal during search.

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There is ghosting when

≥Press [PROGRESSIVE] to turn off progressive output. This problem is caused by the

 

progressive output is on.

editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use

 

 

interlace output.

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Picture quality is poor.

≥Check the settings in the On-Screen Menu Icons’ “Picture Menu”.

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Menus not displayed correctly.

≥Change the zoom ratio to “k1.00”.

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≥Set the subtitle position to 0.

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≥With the on-screen menu icon, change “4:3 Aspect” to “Normal”.

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Editing

Black bands appear in the

≥Move the other equipment away from the TV as it may be picking up interference.

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recording.

 

 

Recording video or audio from

≥The connections were done incorrectly. Check the connections to the other equipment.

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external equipment is not

≥The external input channel “A1” or “A2”, to which the player is connected is not selected.

 

possible.

Press [INPUT SELECT] to select “A1” or “A2”.

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A video was dubbed, but the

≥Copy-protected material was dubbed.

 

video is distorted or the colours

Copy-protected materials cannot be recorded normally.

 

are abnormal.

Most commercially available videotapes and DVD discs (including rental soft tapes/DVDs)

 

 

are copy-protected so that illegal dubbing is impossible.

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The audio level on the DVD

≥Some discs may reproduce different audio levels.

 

section is not corresponding to

If the audio in particular parts, such as speech, is set to a low or high level, it may be

 

that on the VHS section after

recorded on a video cassette at a high or low level, respectively.

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editing.

 

 

 

 

 

Error Messages

On-screen display

PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO

≥[REC¥] or [TIMER

] has been pressed without a video cassette inserted. Insert a video

 

CASSETTE.

cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.

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PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.

≥TUNER PRESET has been selected during playback. Stop the tape.

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PLEASE USE A CASSETTE

≥[REC¥] or [TIMER

] has been pressed without a video cassette with an intact erasure

 

WITH TAB.

prevention tab. Use a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.

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NO TIMER RECORDING

≥[TIMER ] has been pressed with no timer programmes.

 

HAS BEEN SET.

Set timer recording.

 

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Cannot display group xx,

≥You are trying to display incompatible pictures.

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picture xx

 

 

 

 

 

 

The progressive out is set

≥Go to “Video” in the SETUP menu, and select “Enable (NTSC Disc Only)” in “Progressive Out

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to “Disable”

(Component)”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-diagnostic Indications on the unit’s display

H∑∑, F∑∑

≥An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit.

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(∑∑ stands for a number.)

Reset procedure:

 

 

Press [Í/I] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON.

 

 

Alternatively, press [Í/I] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC mains lead,

 

 

and then reconnect it.

 

 

≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note them and contact a qualified service person.

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CHECK DISC

≥Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean.

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≥You inserted a DVD-R which is not finalized.

5

 

 

 

No DISC

≥You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.

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≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.

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No PLAY

≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play.

5

 

≥You inserted a blank DVD-RAM.

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≥A disc whose playback is restricted in the SETUP menu is inserted.

 

 

Change the “Ratings” setting.

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Contents 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 Main Unit Control Reference GuideUnit’s Display 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 channelLanguage Setting Up for VHSClock SET Press 34 to select the item and press Enter DVD Quick SetupPress Enter and then Setup to end the settings TV AspectInsert a recorded video cassette tape PlaybackPress 1PLAY 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 Changing audio Press DisplayTo change the audio, press Audio Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Playing Discs-basic playPlace the disc with the label facing upward Position Memory function Playing Discs-basic playChapter Review 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 programmedProgram Play Changing Play SequenceRandom 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 picturePlaying HighMAT discs MP3/WMA, CD text and Jpeg Navigating MenusPress 342 1 to select then press Enter 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 iconsUnit information Using On-Screen Menu Icons Progress indicatorMarker 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 itemSetup menu Changing SettingsMenus Items Manual Dubbing Recording from DVD to VHSOne-Touch Dubbing Adding Music to Video Music with PictureGeneral Before Requesting ServiceSound 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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