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NV-VP30EB/EBL
(Model suffix: 'EB' for UK model, 'EBL' for Ireland model)
Operating Instructions
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VCR
EJECT
PULL-OPEN
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this
product, please read these instructions completely.
NV-VP30
DVD / CD PLAYER
OPEN / CLOSE
DVD -RAM VIDEO PLAYBACK
REC CHECK
QUICK ERASE
MUSIC WITH PICTURE
TIMER CHECK
PROG PLAY
DVD
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- Page 1 DVD/CD Player / Video Cassette Recorder NV-VP30EB/EBL (Model suffix: 'EB' for UK model, 'EBL' for Ireland model) Operating Instructions EJECT PULL-OPEN NV-VP30 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. DVD / CD PLAYER...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Advanced functions 38-39 Dear customer Page Thank you for trusting and purchasing this high-quality product. Panasonic is 41-45 one of the leading companies of the consumer electronics industry. We are sure that this appliance will meet with all your expectations. -
Page 3: Precautions
Precautions Inside of product CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Back of product, see page 9. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. -
Page 4: Caution
Caution Be sure to read the cautions carefully before you operate this VCR. Keep the VCR away from high temperatures Keep the VCR away from sources of heat such as direct sunlight, heating radiators, or closed vehicles. Avoid magnets or magnetized objects Never bring a magnet or magnetized object close to the VCR because this could adversely affect the performance of the VCR. -
Page 5: Check List
Note: Check List Check that you have the accessories and items shown Avoid humidity and dust Do not use the VCR in very humid or dusty places. This may cause damage to its internal parts. Stacking Install the VCR in a horizontal position and do not place anything heavy on it. Condensation may form in the following cases: If the VCR is in a room that was very cold before a heater has just been turned on. -
Page 6: Caution
CAUTION How to replace the fuse Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Fuse cover 2. Replace the fuse and attach the fuse cover. Fuse (5 ampere) Caution for AC Mains Lead... -
Page 7: Remote Control Codes
ELEMIS MITSUBISHI 06,19,20 FERGUSON MIVAR GOLDSTAR/LG Note: If code 44 is the operating code for a Panasonic TV set, the corresponding remote control features additional TV functions. = red, = green, = yellow, For example, to select the AV port of the Panasonic TV press the buttons INPUT SELECT AV and A,B,C or D. -
Page 8: Front Panel
Front Panel Standby/on switch /I To ejects a video cassette. Displays the timer programme for verification. TIMER CHECK You will be displayed either the Timer menu REC CHECK or an information on the current recording Erases a video cassette. QUICK ERASE Plays back programmed recordings. - Page 9 Sockets Front AV AV3 IN AC Input socket (Power supply) 12 13 14 VCR/DVD AUDIO OUT socket TIMER REC EXT LINK L = AUDIO output left channel NV-VP30 NV-VP30 R = AUDIO output right channel VCR/DVD VIDEO OUT socket Video Audio DVD Optical Digital Out terminal DVD AUDIO OUT socket...
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Page 10: Remote Control Functions
Remote control functions Some TV sets accept control signals from the VCR/DVD´s remote control unit TV-Operations see page 36. Standby/on switch /I VCR/DVD Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. -
Page 11: Remote Control Functions
Remote control functions VCR - Operations Video recording (Page 22). VIDEO Plus+ Displays the menu VIDEO Plus+ (Page 28). PROG/CHECK Displays the menu Timer recording (Page 24). TIMER Activates the recording timer (Page 24). Defines programmes transmitted to the same programme memory I-TIMER location at the same time (Page 27). -
Page 12: Connections
Connections without Scart cable You can connect your DVD/VCR to a TV and Satellite Receiver using RF cable. However, using this connection method it may be difficult to obtain a clear picture from the Satellite Receiver. For this reason it is not recommended for inexperienced users. -
Page 13: With Scart Cables
Connections RF Output socket with Scart cables AV1 21-pin Scart socket (fully-wired) AV2 21-pin Scart socket 21-pin Scart socket (VCR) 21-pin Scart socket (TV) Satellite Receiver To AC Mains socket Follow the step-by-step guide below. Connect the aerial to the RF Input socket of the VCR/DVD. -
Page 14: External Units
External units VCR/DVD 21-pin Scart (AV2) cable Decoder 21-pin Scart socket To AC Mains socket Use a 21-pin scart cable to connect the decoder to the VCR's AV2 21- pin scart socket Amplifier or TV set (example) VCR/DVD OUT AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) -
Page 15: Dvd Connections
DVD Connections AUDIO IN VIDEO Amplifier or TV set (example) white yellow VCR/DVD OUT AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) Rear of VCR/DVD OPTICAL AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO DVD OUT Optical digital audio cable OPTICAL Amplifier (example) Push in the jack all the way into the socket with this side facing up. -
Page 16: Vcr Auto Setup
VCR AUTO SETUP VCR Display Auto Setup Tuning : Ch 21 On-Screen Display Owner ID PIN number : 846 * Name : ************** House No : *********** Postcode : *********** You now have the opportunity to enter your details and help the police crack crime see instruction book. -
Page 17: Vcr Auto Setup
Clock set Datum / Zeit MANUAL Time : 12 : 00 : 00 Date : 11. 6. 03 Notes: TV Reception Channels Example of UK model Example of Ireland model Tuning Tuning Pos Name Pos Name Ch Pos Name 1 BBC1 1 RTE1 2 BBC2 7 - - - - - - -... -
Page 18: Checking The Settings For Auto Setup
Checking the Settings for Auto Setup On Screen Display Menu Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others :select : access ENTER : exit EXIT Tuning Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID select access ENTER : return : exit MENU EXIT To confirm that the TV stations have been tuned correctly by Auto Setup Press the MENU... -
Page 19: Removing Interference
Removing Interference / Changing RF-channel TV screen The picture with interference VCR Ch:28 On-Screen Display Test pattern indication VCR display Indication when the RF output channel is 28 (example) Indication after changing the RF output channel to 31 (example) VCR Ch:31 Notes: Test pattern indication The clear picture... -
Page 20: Playback
Playback Set the TV set to the video channel and insert a cassette into the VCR Normal Playback: Press to start playback. Cue or Review Playback: During playback, press and release To return to normal playback, press . If you press and hold down the long as you keep the button pressed. -
Page 21: Tracking Control
Tracking control Playback picture Playback picture containing noise bars containing noise bars TRACKING/V-LOCK Notes: Adjusting the playback picture Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking for optimum performance. However, in some cases it may be necessary to adjust it manually. If the picture contains noise bars and it is not clear to see (tracking adjustment): If noise bars appear during normal playback, slow playback or still playback, follow the operations below. -
Page 22: Recording
Recording AV-channels A1:Scart input AV1 A2:Scart input AV2 A3:Front input AV3 dc: DVD (disc intern) REMAIN DISPLAY SP/LP/EP Set the TV set to the video channel and insert a cassette into the VCR; make sure that the cassette's protection tab is still in. Select a channel to record from. -
Page 23: External Recording Control
External recording control Aerial VCR / DVD RF IN AV 1 RF OUT AV 2 Receiver 21-pin scart cable Others Tape length : AUTO( E-240) : DECODER EXT LINK SQPB : AUTO : 4:3 VCR/DVD OUTPUT : AUTO Remote : VCR 1 EXT LINK : select : return... -
Page 24: Timer Recording
Timer recording Timer recording 1 / 3 Date Start Stop 1 BBC1 31/12 10:30 11:30 SP ON 2 BBC2 31/12 11:30 12:30 SP ON 3 ITV 31/12 12:30 13:30 SP ON 4 CH4 31/12 13:30 14:30 SP ON 5 CH5 31/12 14:30 15:30 SP ON -- - - - - - -/ - - - -: - - - -:- - SP - - - :select : store... - Page 25 Timer recording TIMER TIMER CHECK PROG/CHECK PROG PLAY TOP MENU Notes: Quitting the timer mode Press TIMER ; the VCR symbol You can now play back a cassette or make a manual recording. Press TIMER again to reactivate the timer programme you entered previously.
- Page 26 Timer recording Automatic SP/LP selection A: If, at the beginning of a timer programme, there is not enough tape left to complete it, the SP/LP function will automatically run the tape at LP speed. This ensures that the entire programme will be recorded. If the LP mode is not enough to 'stretch' the remaining tape to fit you will not be able to record all of the TV programme.
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Page 27: Intelligent Timer
INTELLIGENT TIMER I-TIMER INTELLIGENT TIMER 25/10/03 Date Start Stop 1 BBC1 25/10 10:30 11:30 SP ON 1 BBC1 25/10 18:3019:30 SP OFF 2 BBC2 25/10 12:30 13:30 A ON : select : store I-TIMER TIMER : edit : unlo : lock ENTER : delete : exit... -
Page 28: Video Plus
VIDEO Plus+ Video Plus+ 8 3 5 4 2 - - - - 0 - 9 :enter : access ENTER : correct : exit EXIT Timer recording Date Start Stop BBC1 31/12 10:30 11:30 SP ON BBC1 31/12 11:30 12:30 SP ON BBC2 31/12 12:30 13:30 SP OFF - - - - - - - -/ - - - -: - - - -: - - - - - -... - Page 29 VIDEO Plus+ Timer recording Date Start Stop - - - - - - 10:30 11:30 SP - - - - - - - - - - -/ - - - -: - - - -: - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/ - - - -: - - - -: - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/ - - - -: - - - -: - - - - - - - - - - - -...
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Page 30: Manual Setup
Manual setup Menu Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others :select : access ENTER : exit EXIT Tuning Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID Tuning Pos Name Pos Name Ch 6 - - - - - - - 1 BBC1 7 - - - - - - - 2 BBC2 8 - - - - - - -... -
Page 31: Changing The Name Of Tv Stations
Manual setup Tuning Pos Name Pos Name Ch 1 BBC1 6 - - - - - - - 7 - - - - - - - 2 BBC2 8 - - - - - - - 3 ITV 4 CH4 9 - - - - - - - 10 - - - - - - - 5 CH5... -
Page 32: Restart Auto Setup
Manual setup Tuning Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID : yes : no ENTER EXIT Auto Setup Tuning : Ch 1 Tuning Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID : yes : no EXIT ENTER Restart Auto Setup Press MENU and select Tuning Press... -
Page 33: Others Menu
Others Menu Press MENU Select Others Confirm with ENTER Select the Menu item Changes with Press MENU to quit the menu. Others Tape length : AUTO( E-240) : DECODER SQPB : AUTO : 4:3 VCR/DVD OUTPUT : AUTO Remote : VCR 1 EXT LINK : select : return... -
Page 34: Owner Id
Owner ID Tuning Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID Owner ID PIN number : 846 * Name : ************** House No : *********** Postcode : *********** Owner ID Name : MARWIN House No : BANKS Postcode : RG12 8FT Notes: To change the Owner ID Press... -
Page 35: Clock Setting
Clock setting On Screen Display. Menu Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others :select : access ENTER : exit EXIT Datum / Zeit Clock set MANUAL Time : 12 : 00 : 00 Date : 11. 6. 03 Clock set Datum / Zeit AUTO Time : 12 : 00 : 00... -
Page 36: Tv Control
The settings for operating the TV with the remote control have already been made. No additional settings need to be performed. However, some of old Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using this remote control. Press to switch the TV from on to standby mode or vice TV-Standby/on versa. -
Page 37: Audio Out Settings
AUDIO out settings AUDIO NICAM sound system Tuning Pos Name Pos Name Ch 1 BBC1 6 - - - - - - - 7 - - - - - - - 2 BBC2 8 - - - - - - - 3 ITV 4 CH4 9 - - - - - - -... -
Page 38: Advanced Functions
Advanced functions 0 : 0 5 . 5 7 On-screen display INDEX/ QUICK ERASE Repeat Playback The VCR repeats playback from beginning to end of a recording. In Stop or Playback mode, press the seconds. The VCR displays an 'R', indicating repeat play mode. Press to stop playing back at any time. -
Page 39: Advanced Functions
Advanced functions OFF TIMER PLAY MODE TV ASPECT VRAM CANCEL/RESET Limiting the recording and playback time Switches the unit into standby mode after the set time of recording, playback or in Stop mode. Press OFF TIMER repeatedly to extend the switch-off time from 30 to 60, 120, 180 or 240 minutes. -
Page 40: Dvd Quick Setup
DVD QUICK SETUP SETUP QUICK SETUP Die Menü-Sprache wählen . Select the menu language. English Français Deutsch Italiano Español Português SELECT Svenska Nederlands ENTER RETURN The items of the DVD QUICK SETUP menu provide an easy means of making some basic settings for your appliance. -
Page 41: Setup-Menu
SETUP-menu Disc SETUP DISC Disc Audio English Subtitle Automatic English Menus Disc-Menüs SELECT Ratings Level 8 ENTER RETURN Options of the SETUP menu The SETUP menu contains options concerning menu items Disc, Video, Audio, Display and Others. A clearly arranged on-screen menu guides you to and through the options. Press SETUP to display the SETUP screen. -
Page 42: Ratings
SETUP-menu Disc Ratings No Limit Lock All Enter a 4-digit password, then press ENTER. Password * * * * The player is locked. Remember the password. 1234 1 2 3 4 Unlock Player Change Password Change Level Temporary Unlock Ratings Assign a rating to disallow the viewing of some scenes ( 1-7 ) or the entire DVD-Video disc ( 0 ). -
Page 43: Video
SETUP-menu Video SETUP Video 4:3 Pan&Scan TV Aspect AV1 Output Video Still Mode Automatic SELECT NTSC Disc Output PAL 60 ENTER RETURN TV Aspect : The format of TV screens is either 4:3 (standard) or 16:9 (wide-screen). Choose the 16:9 format if your player is attached to a wide-screen TV set. If it is attached to a standard TV screen you can choose either 4:3 Pan&Scan or 4:3 Letterbox (see illustration): Pan&Scan:... -
Page 44: Audio
SETUP-menu Audio SETUP Audio PCM Down Conversion Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround MPEG SELECT Dynamic Range Compression Audio during Search ENTER RETURN Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby“, “Pro Logic“ and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS“... -
Page 45: Display / Others
SETUP-menu Display/Others SETUP Display English Menu Language SELECT On-Screen Messages ENTER RETURN SETUP DISC Others Enable HighMAT Audio Mixed Disc - Audio & Stills (MP3/WMA) DVD-Video Mode SELECT Demo QUICK SETUP ENTER RETURN Menu Language Select a menu language as appropriate. On-Screen Messages: The TV screen displays the commands you give by pressing the buttons on the remote control unit. -
Page 46: General Playback
General playback The label must face Example: Group : WMA Track : Example On-screen display On-screen display Preparation Switch on the TV set and set it to the video input that matches the connection between player and TV set. Playback Press OPEN/CLOSE open the disc tray. -
Page 47: Scene Replay
General playback Random Playback Title Press PLAY to start - RAM Scene replay Press QUICK REPLAY during playback. Every push of the button replays a couple of seconds of the current item; on a JPEG disc it will take you back a couple of pictures. However, you cannot go back to before the beginning of an item. -
Page 48: Position Memory
General playback Position memorized Position cleared POSITION MEMORY Use the Position Memory function if you wish to resume disc playback at a particular position. The position tag is retained when you change discs or when the unit goes into stand-by mode. You can tag and directly access up to 5 discs. -
Page 49: Repeat
General playback Chapter Title - RAM REPEAT Press REPEAT during playback. Repeatedly press the button to browse the settings as follows: DVD-V Chapter DVD-A Track Program Scene VCD/CD Track MP3/WMA Track JPEG Group HighMAT Content The repeat function is available only if the elapsed time is displayed during playback. There is no mode that allows you to repeatedly play back entire DVD, WMA, JPEG or MP3 discs. -
Page 50: Zoom Function
General playback Preset Zoom Mode : 16:9 Standard 4:3 Standard European Vista (1.66:1) American Vista (1.85:1) Cinemascope 1 (2.35:1) Cinemascope 2 (2.55:1) Synchronous recording MUSIC with PICTURE VR M ZOOM function This function allows you to zoom into the picture to make better use of the available screen space. -
Page 51: Programme Play
Programme play PROGRAM Choose a title and chapter, then press ENTER. Time Play Clear Clear all SELECT NUMBER SELECT Press PLAY to start ENTER RETURN If you wish to use this function with HighMAT discs, you have to deactivate HighMAT in the SETUP menu. Then insert your HighMAT disc (page 54). -
Page 52: Jpeg
JPEG Group : 021112-1620 Picture : Flower JPEG ALBUM Total SELECT NUMBER SELECT Prev Tree Next RETURN ENTER Your VCR/DVD player can output JPEG pictures (Exif version 2.1) that were taken with a digital camera, for example, or generated by means of any other system. The resolution should range between 320 x 240 pixels and max. -
Page 53: Mp3 / Wma Menu
MP3 / WMA MENU Group : Tree MENU CELEBRATE CHOSEN ONE Total YOUR LOVE, OH LORD I NEED YOU CHILD OF FORGIVENESS SELECT NUMBER SELECT Prev Find Next ENTER RETURN Find DVD-RAM Menu DIRECT NAVIGATOR Date Program Title 9/12 (THU) 16:48 Friends 9/12 (THU) -
Page 54: Highmat
RETURN HighMAT (High Performance Media Access Technology) is a jointly developed technology of Panasonic and Microsoft. If diverse computer data (WMA, MP3 and/or JPEG) is stored in HighMAT format on one disc, the HighMAT technology makes all of the information easily available for playback via the user-friendly and clearly arranged menu. -
Page 55: On-Screen Displays
On-screen displays Digital 0 : 03 : 10 1ENG 3/2.1 ch 1 ENG DVD-V JPEG High DVD-A Title Chapter/Content: Allows you direct access to a chapter if the disc hosts several. Group: provoke an on-screen display by pressing the Audio: Allows you to alter the pre-set language of synchronisation provided the disc gives you an alternative. - Page 56 On-screen displays DVD-V JPEG High DVD-A Playlist: (page 54) Picture: Displays the number and name of a picture you selected from a group. Type in the number to display a picture. Zoom: Zoom function (page 50). Bitrate Display: Displays the video image data rate per second (Mbps). OSD Brightness: User-defined brightness of OSD displays.
- Page 57 On-screen displays HP 1 SP 1 HP 2 SP 2 HP OFF SP OFF Cinema 1 Cinema 2 User Normal Normal Advanced Surround With 2 or more audio channels only Repeatedly press the button to browse the settings. Press SP and HP: SP 1/HP 1 : Normal rate of effect SP 2/HP 2 :...
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Page 58: Before Requesting Service
Before requesting service There is no audio output and the sound is distorted: The VCR display does not light up: The VCR display is on but the unit does not respond to any input: Error code " " or "F "... - Page 59 Before requesting service Manual correction of a bad picture: The automatic clock does not set correctly: Bad picture or sound: The recording functions do not work properly: VCR DISTORTIONS If you notice interference or a shift of the picture during normal, still or Slow Motion playback, press the TRACKING / V-LOCK b utton towards + or - to correct the picture.
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Page 60: Before Requesting Service
Before requesting service The loudspeakers emit loud noise: The message "NO PLAY" appears: The OSD displays are cut off along their top edge: The player does not respond to function key commands: Playback does not start after pressing PLAY: Unable to change audio track or subtitle languages: The subtitles are not shown: The language selected from the menu... -
Page 61: Informations
Informations Title Title Title Disc- Menu Menu Menu TOP MENU MENU TOP MENU DVDs can contain titles and chapters that the producer of the disc put into a specific order. DVDs feature a Title menu that lists the available titles and chapters. However, you can choose to select and then play individual titles and chapters. -
Page 62: Tape Care
Tape Care Some do’s and dont’s on tape care. 1) Use a good quality branded tape, such as Panasonic. 2) Keep in the box supplied with the tape, or a video case, when not in use. 3) Try to use the whole tape when making recordings and avoid re-recording over the same section of the tape repeatedly as this will help prevent premature tape wear. -
Page 63: Specifications
Specifications Power supply: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 27W (in operation) / approx. 6W (in Standby) Controls multifunctional remote control (VCR, TV and main functions on the unit VCR playback functions PAL and NTSC Playback on PAL TV / S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) Video- and Audio heads 4 Video heads, 2 heads Hi-Fi VCR Recording system... -
Page 64: Index
INDEX Page DTS Digital Surround DVD-RAM -B Repeat Advanced Surround 14,15,56,57,58 XT LINK Angle Audio 41,55 ield Frame AV1 Output AV-channels roup ar Position IGH MAT Bitrate Display NDEX/SKIP assette erasure protection INTELLIGENT TIMER Chapter 49,55,61 Cinema 56,57 ET SEARCH CVC Super JPEG 17,35,59...