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Page 1: Operating Instructions
® Operating Instructions DVD Player/ Video Cassette Recorder NV-VP32 Series Model No. Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. RQTV0052... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 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... -
Page 3: Warning And Important Information
Warning and Important Information Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. -
Page 4: Vhs Deck And Cassette Tape Information
Plus, “Alumina” Head Cleaner enhances the cleaning efficiency. ≥Based on in-house tests with Panasonic video cassettes. Actual head life may vary according to conditions of use, tape type, temperature, humidity, etc. -
Page 5: Disc Information
ª DVD-R discs Panasonic DVD-R discs recorded and finalized (a process that allows play on compatible equipment) on a Panasonic DVD video recorder or DVD video camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit. -
Page 6: Control Reference Guide
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. Main Unit EJECT FULL-OPEN REC/OTR PLAY j AUDIO j VIDEO AV2 IN STOP ª... -
Page 7: Remote Control
Remote Control VHS/DVD VOLUME AUDIO VHS/DVD TRACKING/V-LOCK PLAY SPEED CANCEL/RESET -/- - SLOW/ INDEX/SKIP SEARCH PLAY SLOW NAVI MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN (10) PROG/CHECK I-TIMER (11) AV ENHANCER P.MEMORY PLAY MODE SET UP (12) DVD-RAM (13) TIMER... -
Page 8: Connections
Connections When the unit is turned on after connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically. Basic Connections The following connections are required to record the video cassette and play back the video cassette/discs through the TV. -
Page 9: To Enjoy Sound Through Other Audio Equipment
The output terminal common to VHS and DVD, and the one exclusively for DVD COMPONENT VIDEO (NTSC: 480P/480I PAL: 576I) R-AUDIO-L VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO (PCM/BITSTREAM) DVD OUT VHS/DVD OPTICAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Output common to DVD-only terminal VHS and DVD DVD OUT VHS/DVD OUT... -
Page 10: Operating The Tv
[3] Check whether the TV can be operated properly. Notes: ≥If you are using a Panasonic TV, this setting has already been made, you do not need to perform the above procedure. However, this remote control may not work on some Panasonic TVs. -
Page 11: Tuning The Tv To Your Unit
PAL B.G.H/SECAM B.G PAL I PAL D/SECAM D.K.K1 AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT. CH 22 SEARCH END: MENU AUTO TUNING IS COMPLETED. ≥ BG RF SELECT RF SELECT: END: MENU Disappears Panasonic ≥ BG ≥ RF SELECT RF SELECT: END: MENU... -
Page 12: Setting Up For Vhs
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 viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Turn on the unit. ≥Press [VHS]. -
Page 13: Dvd Quick Setup
1) Select “Enable (NTSC Disc Only)” in “Progressive Out (Component)” (l 41). 2) Change “Video Output Mode” to “480P” in the on-screen menu (l 39). ≥All Panasonic TVs that have 480P input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV. Notes: ≥The VHS video may not be progressive-output. -
Page 14: Playback
Playback ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Press [VHS]. ≥Press [VHS Í] to turn on the unit. VHS/DVD VOLUME AUDIO VHS/DVD TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/ V-LOCK CANCEL/RESET PLAY SPEED -/- - SLOW/ INDEX/SKIP SEARCH PLAY SLOW NAVI MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR... -
Page 15: Adjusting The Playback Picture
Other convenient functions ≥When the unit is off, an inserted video cassette can be played back by pressing [ 1] (PLAY). ≥You can eject tapes when the unit is in standby mode. It switches back to standby once it ejects the tape. -
Page 16: Recording
Recording ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Press [VHS]. ≥Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set, refer to page 12. VHS/DVD VOLUME AUDIO VHS/DVD TRACKING/V-LOCK Numeric buttons CANCEL/RESET... -
Page 17: One-Touch Recording (Otr)
One-Touch Recording (OTR) You can start recording quickly and set a duration. 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.)>... -
Page 18: Timer Recording
Timer Recording Up to 16 timer programmes, including weekly and daily programmes, can be recorded for up to one month in advance by setting the timer. ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Insert a video cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention tab (l 4). ≥Check that the clock is set to the correct time. -
Page 19: To Check And Cancel A Timer Programme
Recording Mode Auto Change Function During a timer recording performed in SP mode, this function automatically changes the recording mode if the unit determines that the remaining tape time is insufficient to record the entire programme. If the remaining tape time is still not sufficient even in LP (EP) mode, the programme cannot be recorded to the end. -
Page 20: Search Functions
Search Functions ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Press [VHS]. This unit can display a list of the recorded programmes on the inserted video cassette on the TV screen. You can then select the desired programme, and this unit will quickly reach its beginning and start playback. -
Page 21: Vhs Index Search System (Viss)
Set the category You can find what kind of programmes are recorded with the character and the icon indications. 1) While the Jet Navigator list appears, press [1]. 2) Press [342 1] to select the desired category. 3) Press [ENTER]. Category Indication Icon... -
Page 22: Settings Using The On-Screen Display
Settings Using the On-Screen Display Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. -
Page 23: System
Manual Tuning [1] Press [34] to select “CH” and select the channel with [2 1]. [2] Press [34] to select “CLEAR” and select “OFF” with [2 1]. ª To select the blanking of a programme position Select “ON”. If you select “ON”, proceed to step 6. ≥To restore the channel again, select “OFF”. -
Page 24: Option
Settings Using the On-Screen Display OPTION Press [34] to select the item and press [2 1] to change the VOLUME AUDIO setting. AUDIO VHS/DVD TRACKING/V-LOCK CANCEL/ CANCEL/RESET PLAY SPEED -/- - RESET SLOW/ INDEX/SKIP SEARCH PLAY SLOW NAVI MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU TOP MENU... -
Page 25: Various Indications In On-Screen Display
Various indications in on-screen display To see these displays, set the OSD item in the “OPTION” menu to “AUTO” (l 24). Press [VHS STATUS]. The time and operation details appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. Channel display L and R indicators The Left (L) and Right (R) indicators show which sound mode is selected as follows: Stereo: Both the L and R indicators appear. -
Page 26: Playing Discs-Basic Play
Playing Discs-basic play [DVD-V] [RAM] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] [JPEG] ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Press [DVD]. ≥Press [DVDÍ] to turn on the unit. ≥When “OUT [VHS/DVD]” in the “OPTION” menu is set to “MANUAL”, press [VHS/DVD OUTPUT] to switch it to disc video (l 12). VHS/DVD VOLUME AUDIO... -
Page 27: Position Memory
Notes: ≥If “ ” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. ≥When the unit is first turned on and there is a disc loaded, it may start playing automatically. ≥When the whole disc has finished playing, the unit automatically stops. Some discs show a menu screen. -
Page 28: Convenient Functions
Convenient Functions [DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] [JPEG] ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Press [DVD]. Press the numeric buttons. Example: VHS/DVD [MP3] [WMA] [JPEG] VOLUME AUDIO Press the numeric buttons then press [ENTER] or [1] (PLAY). VHS/DVD Example: TRACKING/V-LOCK... -
Page 29: Av Enhancer
AV Enhancer By just pressing this one button the disc type is automatically determined and the best audio and video settings which are indicated below are configured. Press [AV ENHANCER] to select “On”. Off: Disables AV Enhancer. The user settings are valid. Audio settings: Advanced Surround (l 35) Dialogue Enhancer (l 39) Video settings: Picture Mode (l below) -
Page 30: Changing Play Sequence
Changing Play Sequence [DVD-V[ [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Press [DVD]. Common procedures While stopped, press [PLAY MODE]. Each time you press the button: You can select up to 32 items to play in the order you choose. Numeric [1] Press the numeric buttons to select a buttons... -
Page 31: Playing The Programmes Or Play Lists On Dvd-Ram
Playing the Programmes or Play Lists on DVD-RAM [RAM[ ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Press [DVD]. Direct Navigator You can use the programme list to search for a desired programme to play. [1] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. VHS/DVD ≥Titles appear only if you have entered them. -
Page 32: Mp3/Wma, Cd Text And Jpeg Navigating Menus
MP3/WMA, CD text and JPEG Navigating Menus [MP3] [WMA] [CDtext] [JPEG] You can play a MP3, WMA, CD text or JPEG disc by using the menu. ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Press [DVD]. ª... -
Page 33: Playing Highmat Discs
Using the submenu [MP3] [WMA] [JPEG] 1) While the Navigation Menu screen is displayed, press [DISPLAY]. Multi :Groups and content List :Content only Tree :Groups only :Thumbnail images [JPEG] Thumbnail :To the next group [MP3] [WMA] Next group Previous group :To the previous group [MP3] [WMA] :WMA/MP3 and JPEG files Audio :WMA/MP3 only... -
Page 34: To Enjoy Movies And Music More
To Enjoy Movies and Music More ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Press [DVD]. Some discs have multiple, subtitle languages and camera angles and etc, and you can change them during play. ≥[VCD] not recorded. DVD/VHS Soundtracks VOLUME... -
Page 35: Advanced Surround
Angles [DVD-V[ During play, [1] Press [DISPLAY] and press [34] to select “Angle”. [2] Press [ 1] to select the desired angle. ¬ To clear “soundtracks”, “subtitles” or “angle-view” Press [RETURN]. 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). -
Page 36: Repeat Play
To Enjoy Movies and Music More ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Press [DVD]. [DVD-V[ [RAM[ [JPEG] VHS/DVD During play, VOLUME AUDIO [1] Press [DISPLAY] and press [34] to select VHS/DVD TRACKING/V-LOCK [2] Press [ 1] then [34] to select “Play Menu” CANCEL/RESET PLAY SPEED -/- -... -
Page 37: Digital Output
ª Manual Zoom During play, [1] Press [DISPLAY] and press [34] to select “Other Settings”. [2] Press [ 1] then [34] to select “Display Menu” and press [ENTER]. [3] Press [34] to select “Manual Zoom” and press [ 1]. [4] Press [34] to adjust. The ratio changes in 0.01 units between 1.00 and 1.60 and in 0.02 units between 1.60 and 2.00. -
Page 38: Using On-Screen Menus
Using On-Screen Menus [DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] [JPEG] On-Screen Menus are menus that contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to operate the unit by changing this information. ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. ≥Press [DVD]. -
Page 39: Other Settings
Other settings Play Menu Repeat (l 36) A-B Repeat [DVD-V] [RAM] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] (When the elapsed play time is displayed) Repeat a section between points A and B within an item. [ENTER] (start point) > [ENTER] (end point) > [ENTER] (cancel) ≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. -
Page 40: Changing Settings
Changing Settings Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment where it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See the right page for menu and option details. ≥Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. -
Page 41: Setup Menu
SETUP menu Menus Items Disc Audio [DVD-V[ Choose the preferred audio language. Subtitle Choose the preferred subtitle language. Menus Choose the preferred language for disc menus. Ratings (l 40) Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. ≥The password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7 or if you choose “Ratings”... -
Page 42: Recording From Dvd To Vhs
[RAM[ You can copy programmes on a DVD-RAM disc to a video cassette with One-touch operation. ≥This function allows DVD-RAM discs recorded by Panasonic DVD recorders to be dubbed. ≥Insert the disc containing the programme to be copied (l 26). -
Page 43: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, check the following points once again. General ≥Connect the AC mains lead securely to mains supply. No power. ≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. No response when buttons ≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other pressed. - Page 44 Before Requesting Service Disc play Play doesn’t start (or stops immediately) when you press [ 1] (PLAY). No menu play. No subtitles. Soundtrack and/or subtitle language is not the one selected with the SETUP menu. Cannot change angle. Folders deeper than the eighth layer on a data CD are not displayed correctly.
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Page 45: Error Messages
Disc picture ≥Some distortion is normal during search. Picture distorted. ≥Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480I”. This problem is caused by the There is ghosting when progressive output is on. editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output. -
Page 46: Glossary
Glossary Audio channel 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 ≥Center speaker— 1 channel ≥Surround speakers— 1 left channel and 1 right channel ≥Subwoofer—... -
Page 47: Specifications
Specifications NV-VP32GC NV-VP32GCS Power Supply: Power Consumption: ª VHS SECTION Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads: 4 heads Audio Heads: 2 heads (Hi-Fi) Tape Speed: 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 Format: VHS tape Record/Playback Time:... - Page 48 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...