Contents Video Cassette Recorder NV-MV20EB/EBL (Model suffix: 'EB' for UK model, 'EBL' for Ireland model) Operating Instructions EJECT 60SEC. JET REWIND EXTERNAL LINK CH INTELLIGENT TIMER TIMER REC PROG PLAY NV-MV20 QUICK ERASE EXT LINK TIMER CHECK REC PDC Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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.
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. ! If the VCR is in a room with steam or high humidity. ! If the VCR is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.
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 1 2. Replace the fuse and attach the fuse cover. 2 Fuse (5 ampere) Caution for AC Mains Lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Check List Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control N2QAKB000044 RF cable K2KF2BA00001, VJA0728-A or K1TWACC00001 Batteries for the Remote Control R6 size AC Mains lead RJA0044-3C Quick Start Guide RQCAD0007 Operating Instructions RQTD0079-B Guarantee Card www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK and Republic of Ireland customers only) • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Mon-Friday 9:00am–5:30pm.
Front Panel 1 3 2 4 5 6 EJECT 60SEC. JET REWIND EXTERNAL LINK CH INTELLIGENT TIMER TIMER REC PROG PLAY NV-MV20 QUICK ERASE TIMER CHECK EXT LINK REC PDC 7 8 1 2 INTELLIGENT TIMER 3 PROG PLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 Stand-by/on switch EJECT CH TIMER REC QUICK ERASE 9 10 11 12 13 /I Defines timer programmes. Plays back programmed recordings. Ejects the cassette. Selects a channel. Activates the recording timer. Erases a cassette.
Rear Panel IN/ ENT AC IN~ SECTEUR~ RF/ ANT AV1 (TV) OUT/ SORTIE 1 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 AC Input socket (Power supply) AV1 21-pin Scart socket RF IN socket (Aerial input) RF OUT socket (Aerial output) Inserting batteries into the remote control unit: The batteries last for about a year, depending on how often you use the RC unit. ! Do not mix old with new batteries or batteries of different types. ! Only use batteries without any harmful substances (such as lead, cadmium, mercury).
Remote control functions Stand-by/on switch /I 1 Press to switch the unit from on to stand-by mode or vice versa. In stand-by mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. EXT LINK TV ASPECT Some Panasonic TV sets accept control signals from the VCR's remote control unit. In the table, the TV buttons are marked with TV, the VCR buttons with VCR. VCR TV Activates the recording timer for externally controlled recording. VCR Changes the screen format. TV P.
3 4 VIDEO Plus+ Selects a programme memory location and inputs the VIDEO Plus+ number. Example: 18= VCR TV PROG PLAY REC Selects the TV set's AV port. TRACKING/V-LOCK CH TV INPUT SELECT Channel selector Tracking control of disturbed VCR image. Volume control. VCR TV AUDIO TV Displays the VIDEO Plus+ menu. VCR Plays back programmed recordings. VCR Record VCR Toggles between AV input and TV station. VCR Finds the start of a recording. VCR P. 30 P. 27 P. 24 P.
Connections without Scart cable You can connect your 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. (See preferred connection on page 12.
Follow the step-by-step guide below. 1 Connect the aerial to the aerial input socket of the Satellite Receiver. - If you do not have a Satellite Receiver, connect the aerial to the RF input socket of the VCR and go to step 3. Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver IN ENT 2 RF ANT OUT SORTIE IN ENT 3 RF ANT Connect the aerial from Satellite Receiver to the RF Input socket. Connect the RF output socket to the TV aerial socket.
Connections with Scart cables and Satellite Receiver (fully-wired) RF Input socket RF Output socket AV1 21-pin Scart socket AC Input socket 1 Aerial VCR AC Mains lead 5 (supplied) RF cable 2 (supplied) Necessary for Connecting a Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver 5 To AC Mains socket 3 21-pin Scart socket (VCR) Aerial Input socket TV 21-pin Scart socket (TV) 4 Direct Connection Satellite Receiver to TV AV1 socket 12 5 To AC Mains socket
Follow the step-by-step guide below. IN ENT RF ANT 1 Connect the aerial to the RF Input socket of the VCR. 2 Connect the RF cable from the RF Output socket of the VCR to the TV aerial input socket. 3 Connect the AV1 21-pin scart socket to the VCR scart socket on your Satellite Receiver/Digital Receiver. If you are not connecting a Satellite Receiver, skip this step.
Connections with Scart cables (fully-wired) RF Input socket RF Output socket AV1 21-pin Scart socket AC Input socket 1 Aerial VCR AC Mains lead 4 (supplied) cable 2 RF (supplied) Aerial Input socket TV 3 Necessary for TV AV1 socket 14 4 To AC Mains socket
Follow the step-by-step guide below. IN ENT RF ANT 1 Connect the aerial to the RF Input socket of the VCR. 2 Connect the RF cable from the RF Output socket of the VCR to the TV aerial input socket. 3 Connect the AV1 21-pin scart socket to the TV scart socket. If your TV does not have a scart socket or you do not have a scart cable, skip this step. 4 Plug the TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver into the mains.
AUTO SETUP ! Set the VCR/TV switch to VCR. Turn on the TV, ! then press the VCR-Stand-by/ON button to switch on the VCR. The VCR will now start Auto Setup. ! VCR TV - While Auto Setup is running the first digit of the VCR display will flash. VCR Display Auto Setup Tuning : Ch 21 On-Screen Display After a while it will stop flashing and the RF output channel number will be displayed.
Datumset Clock / Zeit If the clock setting menu appears MANUAL (Auto clock set was not possible due to a weak signal) Time Date ! Press to set the correct time and date. ! Press the ENTER button to finish this setting. : 12 : 00 : 00 : 11. 6. 03 Note: - If Auto Setup has previously been completed the VCR will not start Auto Setup automaticaliy. In this case you can re-start Auto Setup again. See page 37. - If you want to cancel Auto Setup before it has finished, press the EXIT button.
Checking the Settings for Auto Setup To confirm that the TV stations have been tuned correctly by Auto Setup MENU ! Press the MENU button to display the OSD Main menu on the TV screen. ! Press ! Press to select Manual then press the ENTER button to display the list of tuned TV stations and confirm that all available TV stations have been set correctly. - Positions 5 and 6 may differ from the example shown on page 17.
Removing Interference / Changing RF-channel TV screen The picture with interference VCR Ch:28 In some cases, interference (lines or patterning) or a very poor picture may appear on the TV when the VCR is connected. If this happens, follow the steps below to change the video playback channel (RF output channel) to remove the interference. VCR TV ! Set the VCR/TV switch to VCR. ! Press the MENU button for more than 5 seconds. The RF output channel number is displayed on the VCR display.
Menu System Timer recording Pos Date ------- ------------------- ------- / / / / / / ------- 1/3 Start Stop --:---:---:---:---:---:-- --:---:---:---:---:---:-- PDC - Page 27 ------------- Tuning Menu Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others Page 34 Page 37 Page 37 Page 38 Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID Datumset Clock / Zeit Page 39 AUTO Time Date : 12 : 00 : 00 : 11. 6.
Menu Overview The cursor keys of the remote control unit menus and to change settings. Menu Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others ! ! ! :select : exit ENTER allow you to move between Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Select an entry by pressing . Press ENTER to access the selected sub-menu. : access EXIT Tuning Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID The selected sub-menu is displayed. ! ! Select the item you wish to edit . Press ENTER to access. Make the changes as appropriate.
Playback Set the TV set to the video channel and insert a cassette into the VCR Normal Playback: Press . Cue or Review Playback: During playback, press and release or . • To return to normal playback, press . , Cue or review playback continues for as or • If you press and hold down the long as you keep the button pressed. High Speed Cue or Review Playback (JET SEARCH): During playback, press and release or twice. • During high-speed cue or review, the tape transport noise will increase. This is normal.
Tracking control 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. Playback picture containing noise bars If the picture contains noise bars and it is not clear to see (tracking adjustment): If noise bars appear during normal playback or still playback, follow the operations below.
Recording 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. REC ! ! ! SP SP OSD /DISPLAY SP/LP/EP Select a channel to record from. Select the AV channel if you are recording via the 21-pin scart cable. Press REC to start recording. Press to stop recording. ! To pause recording: The function will switch itself off after approx. 5 minutes to protect the video heads.
External recording control Aerial VCR TV The AV input of this VCR is equipped for future use with external equipment having external timer recording control such as digital satellite receivers. The AV input can be set to EXT LINK 1 or EXT LINK 2 depending on the equipment to be connected. Fully wired 21-pin scart cable is required. Refer also to the manufacturer’s instruction for the external unit.
Timer recording PROG/CHECK Timer recording Pos 1 2 3 4 5 -- Date BBC1 31/12 BBC2 31/12 ITV 31/12 CH4 31/12 CH5 31/12 - - - - - -/ - :select : delete CANCEL ! Press MENU, select Timer recording and press ENTER; or press PROG/CHECK to display the Timer recording menu. ! Press ENTER Use the cursor keys or CH to make the next entries.
Timer recording TIMER TIMER CHECK PROG/CHECK Quitting the timer mode ! Press TIMER; the video recorder symbol turns off. You can now play back a cassette or make a manual recording. Press TIMER again to reactivate the timer programme you entered previously. Displays the timer programmes for verification. (button on the unit only) ! Repeatedly press TIMER CHECK to view the details of the timer programmes on the VCR's display.
Timer recording Automatic SP/LP selection Note: 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. - It is not possible to automatically activate the EP mode.
INTELLIGENT TIMER INTELLIGENT TIMER Pos Date 25/10/03 Start Stop PDC 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 I-TIMER This function makes it easier for you to time the recording of programmes transmitted by the same station at the same time but on different days. You can fully modify the programmes once they have been transferred to the Timer Recording menu. The INTELLIGENT TIMER menu lists the information of the last 5 timer programmes.
VIDEO Plus+ Programming with the VIDEO Plus+ Function The VIDEO Plus+ Codes (numbers) make it easy to set the VCR for timer recording from TV channel and SAT channel. The recording time may be slightly longer than the TV programme. Video Plus+ 8 3 5 4 2 - - - ! VIDEO Plus+ ! 0 - 9 :enter : correct : access : exit ENTER EXIT ! Press the VIDEO Plus+ button. Press the Numeric button to enter the VIDEO Plus+ code (press to correct any mistakes) Press ENTER The Timer recording screen is displayed.
VIDEO Plus+ If [- -] appears under Pos after entering a VIDEO Plus+ Code (Number) Timer recording 1/3 Pos Date Start Stop ------- - -/ - - -/ - - -/ - - -/ - - -/ - - 10:30 - -: - - -: - - -: - - -: - - -: - - ------------------- PDC 11:30 SP - - - -: - - - - - - -: - - - - - - -: - - - - - - -: - - - - - - -: - - - - - - [- -] indication Pos is the Programme Position/TV Station Name. Normally, the name of the TV station and the number of the programme position is displayed under [Pos].
VIDEO Plus+ VIDEO Plus+ Codes for Satellite Receivers /Cable TV This VCR is not designed to control (switch on or change channel) your satellite receiver or Cable TV box, however, it can be taught to recognise VIDEO Plus+ Codes for Satellite stations. The Satellite receiver or Cable TV box must be switched on and the correct station selected. Some receivers have their own timer facility for this purpose. Please refer to your Satellite Receiver/Cable TV box instructions for use of such timer facilities.
Others Menu Others Tape length SQPB OSD VCR display EXT LINK : : : : : AUTO( E-240) AUTO 4:3 DIMMED 1 Tape length MENU : select : return EXIT Sets the tape length of the cassette you use. AUTO ( E - 240), E - 195, E - 260, E - 300 : exit SQPB AUTO : The VCR automatically detects the type of recording. ON : Plays back S-VHS format cassettes in quasi S-VHS format. OFF : Plays back cassettes recorded in VHS format only. 4:3 OSD WIDE OFF VCR display DIMMED : The VCR's display is dimmed.
Manual setup This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be tuned to receive TV stations. In certain circumstances you may wish to tune in a station manually or rename a TV station.
Manual setup Changing the name of TV stations Tuning Pos 1 2 3 4 5 A: ! Name BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 delete select MENU : return Ch 22 23 24 25 26 Pos Name Ch 6 30 7 ---- --8 ---- --9 ---- --10 - - - - - - - ! ! ! ! Press Menu and select Tuning Press ENTER Select Manual and press ENTER Select a TV station Press ENTER B: move ENTER : access EXIT : exit ! Pos Name Channel : select MENU : return : 1 : BBC1 : 7 ! ! ! EXIT : exit Select the Name entry . The cursor will mark the first letter BBC1.
Manual setup Tuning Pos Name 1 2 3 4 5 A: BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 delete move MENU : return Ch 22 23 24 25 26 B: Pos Name Ch 6 7 8 9 10 ------------- ! ! Press ENTER Select Manual and press ENTER Press Green button (Date+), an arrow at the left edge indicates which field has been selected. You can now move the station to any other location .
Manual setup Restart Auto Setup Tuning ! Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID ! ! ! OK? ENTER : yes The Auto Setup menu will be displayed. The Tuning will start automatically. EXIT : no Note: Auto Setup Tuning Press MENU and select Tuning Press ENTER Select Auto Setup and press ENTER Press ENTER : Ch 1 - When no stations have been set, confirm all connections and restart Auto Setup.
Owner ID Tuning To change the Owner ID ! ! ! ! Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID Press MENU and select Tuning Press ENTER. Select Owner ID and press ENTER. Use the Numeric buttons or to enter the current PIN number. - After entering the correct PIN number, you can change the Name, House No and Postcode. ! Press ENTER to conclude the setting. ! Use , the Numeric buttons and ENTER to select and change the desired information. ! Press EXIT to exit the On Screen Display.
Clock setting On Screen Display. To manually adjust the clock ! Press MENU and select Clock set . ! Press ENTER. ! Confirm that Clock set is set to MANUAL, and press ENTER. ! Use or Numeric buttons to set the Date and Time. ! Press ENTER to conclude the settings. ! Press EXIT to exit the On Screen Display. Menu Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others :select : exit ENTER The clock will normally be set correctly during Auto-Setup however, in some circumstances the VCR cannot set the clock automatically.
TV control Setting the Remote Control to operate your TV ! Set the VCR/TV switch to TV. VCR TV Only Panasonic TVs can be operated with the provided remote 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. TV-Stand-by/on Press to switch the TV from on to stand-by mode or vice versa.
Advanced functions Repeat Playback The video recorder repeats playback from beginning to end of a recording. SP ! In Stop or Playback mode, press the Playback button for longer than 5 seconds. The video recorder displays an 'R', indicating repeat play mode. ! Press to stop playing back at any time. The end of a recording is marked by noise portion without picture and sound. R ! Finding the start of a recording Quickly finds the start of a recording during playback or in Stop mode.
Advanced functions Limiting the recording and playback time OFF TIMER SP Switches the unit into stand-by 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. The timer setting appears on the display of the VCR. Tape Counter RESET/CANCEL QUICK ERASE Note: 42 To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to “0:00.00”. ! The tape counter is automatically reset to “0:00.
Advanced functions 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 starts automatically without pressing the Play button. VCR-off Playback When the VCR is off, and you press the Play button with a tape inserted, the VCR switches on and playback begins.
Before requesting service I HAVE AN ON SCREEN MESSAGE. You have attempted to carry out a function, which is not possible at this time. It may be that no tape is inserted and you have pressed Play, or that you tried to change the details of a timer recording whilst it was being carried out. THE VCR DISPLAY IS NOT ILLUMINATED. The AC mains lead has become disconnected. THE DISPLAY IS LIT, BUT THE VCR CANNOT BE OPERATED. The VCR is in timer recording mode. Safety devices are operating.
Before requesting service THE PICTURE OF A RECORDED PROGRAMME IS DISTORTED OR MISSING. The aerial or connection is defective. No programme was recorded because the VCR is not tuned correctly. Incorrect programme position was selected. Check connections and reconnect as necessary. Re-tune the VCR. Select correct channel. TIMER RECORDING DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. Time and date were not set correctly. The start or finish time was not set correctly. The VCR was not put into timer recording mode.
Tape Care Some do’s and dont’s on tape care. DO: 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. 4) Take care to insert a tape correctly into the VCR to avoid damage. DO NOT: 1) Expose the tape to high humidity or temperature. 2) Expose to liquid.
Specifications NV-MV20EB/EBL Power supply Power consumption in operation 21-pin Scart Socket 1 3 5 7 9 Controls 11 13 15 17 19 21 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 AV Scart Socket 1 Audio output CH2 (R) 2 Audio input CH2 (R) 3 Audio output CH1 (L) 4 Audio ground 5 Blue ground 6 Audio input CH1 (L) 7 Blue 8 Switching voltage 9 Green ground 10 Reserved 11 Green 12 Reserved 13 Red ground 14 Blanking ground 15 Red 16 Blanking 17 Video output ground 18 Video input ground 19 Video output 20 Video input 21
Index Aerial input/output Page 7 Auto Setup AV 16,37 7,25 Batteries Channel Clock Date Digital Receiver Dimmed Erasure protection EXT LINK Factory defaults INDEX INTELLIGENT TIMER 7 17,19,34 17,39 26,30 25 33 46 25,33 37 9,41 29 JET SEARCH Page 22 Manual Tuning 34 NTSC 22 OFF TIMER OSD Playback 9,42 33 PDC PROG PLAY 8,22 9,28 27 Quick Erase 6,42 Recording Remain Remote Repeat Playback RF cable 24,25 24 8,9,40 41 10,12,14 Satellite Receiver Scart Cable Shipping condition SQPB Still p
