Advanced Surround; Cinema; Variable Zoom Function - Panasonic NV-VP31 Operating Instructions Manual

ADVANCED SURROUND

[DVD-V[ [RAM[ [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 effect broadens when playing discs with
surround effects and sound seems to come from speakers either side of you.
≥To enjoy HP-mode, connect the unit to an equipment that has a headphone socket.
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Press [A.SRD].
Each time you press the button, the indication changes.
[# SP1/HP1:
Natural effect
l ;
l
SP2/HP2: Emphasized effect
l ;
{= SP OFF/HP OFF: Cancel (Initial Setting)
¬ To change the mode
Press [2] and then press [34] to select "SP" or "HP".
Effective listening using the front speakers only
≥If "SP1" or "SP2" is selected, only the front speakers sound.
≥To activate, then turn off the surround effects on other equipment.
≥This function will not work, or will have less effect with some discs.
≥Turn this function off if it causes distortion.

CINEMA

[DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD]
You can change the picture quality for movie viewing.
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Press [CINEMA].
Each time you press the button, the indication changes.
[# Cinema 1:
Mellows images and enhances details in dark scenes.
l ;
l
Cinema 2: Sharpens images and enhances details in dark scenes.
l ;
{= Normal:
Normal mode (Initial Setting)
≥Use the "Picture Menu" (lpage 39) to make finer adjustments.

Variable Zoom function

[DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD]
Change the zoom ratio so the pictures expands to suit for the screen.
≥Change the setting "TV Aspect" to suit your TV. (lpage 41)
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During play, press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio.
Each time you press the button, the indication changes.
4:3 Standard>European Vista>16:9 Standard
Cinemascope2<Cinemascope1<American Vista
ª Making fine adjustments to the zoom ratio
While the ZOOM icon is displayed, press [34].
The ratio changes in 0.01 units between 1.00 and 1.60 and in 0.02 units between 1.60 and 2.00.
¬ To restore the original ratio
Press [ZOOM] until the ratio returns to 1.00.
Notes:
≥The ratio also returns to 1.00 when you open the disc tray, change the source or turn off the unit. The
ratio may return to 1.00 when a menu is displayed.
≥Refer to the disc's instructions and "Variety of screen sizes" (lright) for the aspect ratio of the picture.
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To Enjoy Movies and Music More
Speaker
A
3 to 4 times distance A
Speaker
;
35
SP 1
HP 1
Seating position
Cinema1
x1.00
Zoom - 4:3 Standard
The zoom ratio changes each
time you press the button.
The pop-up shows the video format
suited to the ratio.
Variety of screen sizes
16:9 Standard (16:9)
4:3 Standard (4:3)
European Vista (1.66:1)
American Vista (1.85:1)
Cinemascope 1 (2.35:1)
Cinemascope 2 (2.55:1)