Video Cassette Recorder Model No.
Warning and Important Information As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.
ENGLISH Controls and Components W 1 D Y X 9 J EJECT 3D DNR EXT LINK TIMER REC A.
Menu Operation [Cursor] (38) To select items on the menu. [MENU] (7) To display the Main menu. [EXIT] (27) To exit the menu. [OK] (24) To confirm or store the selection. VCR Operation When you want to operate the VCR, set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [VCR]. [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) To switch the VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains. [Numeric] (2) To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR.
Connecting and Setting up If you are connecting your VCR to a TV equipped with the [Q Link]*1 function, then follow the steps. For a TV equipped with the [DATA LOGIC]*2, [Easy Link]*3, [Megalogic]*4 or [SMARTLINK]*5 function and with a 21-pin Scart socket, also read from this page. For details about the connections, also read TV’s operating instructions.
Preset Download (To Set Up this VCR with a TV Already in Use) 1) Switch the TV on. 2) Select the AV input on your TV. 3) Set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [VCR]. 4) Press the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to switch the VCR on. Downloading of the setup data starts automatically. (Applicable to TVs with [Q Link] or [DATA LOGIC] function) If your TV is equipped with the [Easy Link], [Megalogic] or [SMARTLINK] function, the Country setting menu appears on the TV screen.
Auto Setup Function The Auto Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations and sets the VCR’s clock to the current date and time. 1) Press the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to turn on the VCR. The Country setting menu appears on the TV screen. 2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421. Select the country where you are using the VCR. 3) Press the [OK] (24). The VCR’s Auto Setup automatically starts and tunes all available TV stations and also sets the clock. This takes about 5 minutes.
When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished 1) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to set the correct time and date. 2) Press the [OK] (24) to conclude the setting. To confirm that the TV stations have been tuned correctly by the Auto Setup function See page 27. When no station has been set, confirm all connections of the VCR again and restart the Auto Setup See page 28. When the station names and/or channel numbers have not been set correctly See page 27.
When You Insert a Video Cassette The Tape Library System makes it easy to check what programmes are recorded on the inserted tape and lets you quickly select a programme for playback. For further details about the Tape Library System, see page 19. When you insert a cassette with an erasure prevention tab: When you insert a cassette without an erasure prevention tab: As soon as you insert the cassette, the Cassette Number Check starts automatically. Wait a few moments until this check is completed.
Playback To Change the Playback Speed 1) Press the [Pause/Still] (53) on the VCR. For Normal Playback Press the [Play] (26). 2) Rotate the [Shuttle Ring] (55) clockwise or counterclockwise. For Cue or Review Playback During playback, tap the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8). • To return to normal playback, press the [Play] (26). • Press and hold down the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8). Cue or review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed.
To Stop Playback Automatically (Playback Off Timer Function) If you set the playback duration, the playback will stop automatically. After the set playback time has elapsed, the VCR automatically stops playback and switches off. During normal playback, press the [Play] (26) on the VCR for more than 2 seconds to put the VCR in the Playback Off Timer mode. After that, press this button on the VCR repeatedly until the desired playback duration is displayed on the VCR display.
Recording 1) Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. • If it has already been inserted, press the [VCR-ON/ OFF] (1) to turn the VCR on. 2) Select the TV station using the [Channel] (33). (Set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [VCR].) • It is also possible to select by pressing the [Numeric] (2). 3) Press the [REC] (28) to start recording. REC 2) Press the [REC/OTR] (52) on the VCR repeatedly to select the desired recording duration.
Recording from an external source (Assemble Editing) To Make an S-VHS Recording on a Cassette Recording from an external source, for example from a video movie camera, can be performed. For recordings that you intend to play back on this VCR or another S-VHS VCR, we recommend that you record in the S-VHS format to take advantage of this system’s superior picture quality. Be sure to use a cassette bearing the S-VHS logo. Insert an S-VHS cassette so that the S-VHS indicator is lit.
• We recommend entering [S-VHS ET] into the cassette label on any cassette that you have recorded using the S-VHS ET function so that you will be able to distinguish such cassettes from VHS cassettes. The following table lists the playback formats that are compatible with this VCR’s recording standard.
Linked Timer Recordings by External Equipments (EXT LINK) If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with a timer function is connected to the AV2 socket of this VCR by a 21-pin cable, it is possible to control the recording of the VCR from this equipment. Connecting a Decoder Decoder here refers to the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV). Make sure that [AV2] is set to [EXT LINK 1] or [EXT LINK 2]. (See page 29.
Timer Recording This VCR lets you programme up to 16 TV programmes (including weekly and daily programmes) for unattended recording up to one month in advance. To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD) This method offers easy step-by-step programming with the remote control while you view the prompts on the TV screen. Example: Programming the timer recording of a TV programme broadcast on programme position 2 (ZDF) from 20:00 to 21:30 on 27 October.
If [ss] Appears under [Pos/Name] after Entering a SHOWVIEW Number To Check, Change or Cancel Timer Recording Programmings Pos/Name stands for Programme Position/TV Station Name. Normally, the name of the TV station or the number of the programme position is displayed under [Pos/Name]. However, if the [ss] indication appears, follow the operation steps below. 1) Press the [PROG./CHECK] (14) to display the timer recording programmings on the TV screen.
Intelligent Timer Function Many TV programmes are broadcast as a series, like dramas or Soaps, on different days of the week. These are often broadcast on the same channel and time each day. The Intelligent Timer Function remembers the channel number along with the start and end times of the last 8 programmes that you have recorded using timer recording or SHOWVIEW.
Tape Library System This advanced system makes it quick and easy to check the contents of an inserted cassette. It can also be used to quickly find out which cassette in your collection contains a desired programme. Whenever a cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab is inserted, the VCR first performs a brief check and then shows the number of the cassette and its contents on the On Screen Display.
To Check What Programmes Are Recorded on the Inserted Video Cassette and To Play Back a Desired Programme First, perform the operation steps explained on page 9. Then press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select the programme and then press the [LIBRARY/SEARCH] (4). Panasonic VCR Content of tape: 30 1/1 • After the selected programme has Title Date been found, the current tape 2 ZDF (18:58) We 18.04.01 contents list disappears and 5 Find space to record 6 5 Intro-Jet Scan 6 playback starts automatically.
To Manually Enter or Editing a Title To Delete the Tape Library Data If you press the [LIBRARY/SEARCH] (4) when no cassette is inserted, operation steps 1 and 2 below are not necessary In this case, start from operation step 3. If you press the [LIBRARY/SEARCH] (4) when no cassette is inserted, operation steps 1 and 2 below are not necessary. In this case, start from operation step 3. 1) Press the [MENU] (7) and then press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select [Tape Library].
Intro-Jet Scan Search Functions VISS=VHS Index Search System • Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least 5 minutes long. Insert a recorded video cassette. As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 9.) Press the [INDEX] (31) to start the index search. If you want to search for the 2nd recorded programme in forward direction, press the [INDEX] (31) L twice.
Editing Album Function The album function lets you collect desired scenes (both moving and still pictures) and create the equivalent of a photo album, but on video cassette. (42) EJECT EJECT 3D DNR 3D DNR EXT LINK TBC A.DUB EXT LINK INSERT TBC (44) (43) Digital still camera A.DUB INSERT Hints: • If you connect a digital still camera, use a camera equipped with the video output socket. Use the cable supplied with the still camera to connect it.
Audio Dubbing The audio dubbing function lets you record new sound onto the normal (mono) audio track. Although this erases the original sound on the normal audio track, the sound on the Hi-Fi audio tracks remains unchanged. Use this function to add narration or background music to a previously made recordings. EJECT 3D DNR EXT LINK TBC A.DUB INSERT (44) Audio equipment or Video movie camera • Connect the audio equipment or a video movie camera to this VCR with an audio cable.
Insert Editing The Insert Editing function lets you substitute a part of a previously made recording by inserting one or several new scenes together with new sound. This editing method lets you precisely set the end point, and the recording will stop automatically when this point is reached. This editing method also ensures smooth, noise-free picture transitions between old and new recordings. Hints: • If you want to change the audio recording level, adjust it. (See page 14.
One-Touch Editing This editing function makes it very easy to perform repeated assemble editing, insert editing or audio dubbing as the connected source unit can also be controlled with this VCR’s [Shuttle Ring] (55) and [Jog Dial] (54). (42) (61) (43) (62) (56) EJECT 3D DNR EXT LINK TBC A.DUB INSERT (44) Edit cable (not supplied) (57) or Video movie camera LANC type edit cable (not supplied) Other VCR • First confirm that both recording and source units are connected to a AC mains socket.
Manual Tuning This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be preset to receive TV stations. If available TV stations are not received due to extraordinary transmission circumstances, or if you want to change the name of a TV station or change a TV station, you can set it up manually. 1) Press the [MENU] (7) to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select [Tuning]. 3) Press the [OK] (24) to display the Tuning menu on the TV screen.
To Delete, Add or Move a Programme Position Setting the VCR’s Clock 1) Press the [MENU] (7) to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select [Tuning]. Press the [OK] (24) to display the Tuning menu on the TV screen. 3) Press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select [Manual]. Press the [OK] (24) to display the list of tuned TV stations. 4) Press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select the desired TV station.
VCR display: Various Settings 1) Press the [MENU] (7) to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select [Other settings]. Press the [OK] (24) to display Other settings menu. 3) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to select the desired field then desired position.
Audio playback: To set the Audio mode to be used during playback. • Set Audio mode as follows: [NORMAL]: [MIX]: Normally set to this position. Use this setting when playing back a cassette tape on which audio dubbing or AV insert has been performed. The Hi-Fi sound track with the original sound and the normal sound track (mono) with the audio-dubbed sound are played back together. Edit: To set for one-touch editing or other editing modes.
Other Function Indications that Can Be Displayed on the TV Screen At a press of the [OSD/DISPLAY] (18), the following indications appear on the TV screen. 1) TV station name 2) STEREO or BILINGUAL Indicator (For NV-HS930EG) When receiving a TV programme, the type of sound system in which it is broadcast is automatically indicated.
Convenient Automatic Functions VCR Auto Power On When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on automatically. Auto Playback Start When you insert a video cassette with a broken erasure prevention tab, playback start automatically without having to press the [Play] (26). VCR-off Playback When the VCR is off, an inserted cassette can be played back by pressing the [Play] (26). Auto Rewind When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.
The VCR Does Not Work Correctly [The VCR display is not illuminated.] • The AC mains lead is disconnected. Connect the AC mains lead securely. • VCR display setting is [OFF]. Set [VCR display] to [ON] or [DIMMED]. (See page 29.) • Power save setting is [ON]. (See page 29.) [The VCR display is illuminated, but the VCR cannot be operated.] • The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode. Press the [TIMER] (20) to cancel the standby mode. • Safety devices are operating.
The Tape Library System Does Not Work Correctly [The Cassette Number Check has failed.] • The Cassette Number Check was cancelled midway. Try to perform the Cassette Number Check again. (See page 20.) • The inserted cassette is new (unrecorded). The inserted cassette was recorded on another VCR and does not have a cassette number. The inserted cassette was recorded on a model NV-HS930 VCR other than this unit. The cassette number of the inserted cassette has been deleted from the Tape Library data.
Index ∫A ∫J Audio ................................................... 30 Audio dubbing ..................................... 24 Auto Setup ...................................... 7, 28 AV input ................................................. 4 AV link ................................................. 15 ∫B Battery ................................................... 2 ∫C Child lock ............................................. 31 Clock ................................................... 28 Condensation ..
Specifications Power Source: Power Consumption: Power Consumption When in Standby Mode: Video Recording System: Video Heads: Audio Heads: Tape Speed: Tape Format: Record/Playback Time: FF/REW Time: VIDEO Television System: Modulation System: Input Level: Output Level: AUDIO Input Level: Output Level: Video Horizontal Resolution: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Dynamic Range: Audio Frequency Response: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions: 220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz 22 W Approx.
