Panasonic NV-DV2000EC User Manual

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

NV-DV2000EC

Operating Instructions

VQT8649

PAL

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this
product, please read these instructions completely.

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Video
Cassette Recorder.

We recommend that you carefully study the Operating
Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and
that you note the listed precautions.

As this equipment gets hot during use,
operate it in well ventilated place; do not
install this equipment in a confined space
such as a book case or similar unit.

IMPORTANT

Your attention is drawn to the fact that
recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or
other published or broadcast material may
infringe copyright laws.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

∫ DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.

This VCR has an On Screen Display (OSD)
function which allows for various settings. The
main operation buttons used in the function are
listed below.

SETUP: To make the SETUP screen

appear on the TV.
To return to the previous screen.

EXIT: To exit the screen completely.
OK: To confir m the selection, or to store.

ÿŸ⁄¤ÿŸ⁄¤

ÿŸ⁄¤: To make selections from the On Screen

ÿŸ⁄¤ÿŸ⁄¤

This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly
is prohibited.

Display.

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Contents

Before Use

Cautions .................................................................... 04

Caution for AC Mains Lead (for U.K.) ..................... 06

Check List .................................................................. 07

Controls and Connection Sockets ......................... 08

Editing Controller ................................................... 010

Editing Controller Setup .......................................... 12

Inserting the Cassette/Child Lock Function .......... 12

Setting Up

Connections Using a 21-pin Scart Cable/

Connections Using an S-Video Cable ................ 13

Connection to a Stereo Amplifier/

Connection to a Decoder ..................................... 14

Playback and Recording

Playback .................................................................... 15

Recording .................................................................. 16

¡ One-Touch Recording (OTR) ............................. 16

Other Playback and Recording Functions ............ 17

Advanced Operations

Search Functions ..................................................... 18

¡ Index Search System ......................................... 18

¡ Photoshot Index Search System ........................ 18

Using the VCR with a Video Printer ....................... 19

Using the VCR with a Computer ............................. 20

Preparations for Editing

Editing Functions ..................................................... 25

Creating the Tapes For Editing ............................... 27

Connecting with a Panasonic

Digital Video Camera ............................................ 28

Connecting Two Digital Video Cassette Recorders

(Both Panasonic models) ........................................ 30

Connecting an S-VHS (VHS) Video Equipment

with an Edit Socket ............................................... 32

Connecting a Video Equipment

with a LANC Socket .............................................. 34

Settings for Editing .................................................. 36

For Quick Editing

Album Function ........................................................ 38

Editing when Not Using an Edit Cable ................... 39

One-Touch Assemble ............................................... 40

One-Touch Insert/Audio Dubbing ........................... 41

One-Touch Audio Mixing ......................................... 42

Manual Copying ........................................................ 43

Manual Insert ............................................................ 44

Manual Audio Dubbing ............................................ 45

Programme Editing

Programme Assemble ............................................. 46

Programme Insert ..................................................... 48

Programme Audio Dubbing .................................... 50

Other Editing Functions .......................................... 52

Various Settings

Clock Setting/Shipping Condition .......................... 21

Settings for VCR Functions ..................................... 22

Helpful Hints

Edit Timing Adjustment ........................................... 54

Tape Trade Editing ................................................... 56

Glossary of Terms .................................................... 57

On Screen Display Messages ................................. 59

Before Requesting Service ...................................... 60

Flow Chart for On Screen Displays ........................ 62

Specifications ........................................................... 66

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Cautions

Be sure to read the cautions carefully before you
operate this VCR.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

If the VCR is moved suddenly from a cold to a warm
place, condensation may form on the tape surface and
inside the VCR. If this happens, leave the VCR at room
temperature for at least 1 hour before operating it.

Avoid humidity and dust

Do not use the VCR in very humid or dusty places. This
may cause damage to its internal parts.

Do not cover the ventilation holes

The ventilation holes prevents excessive heat buildup
inside the VCR during extended periods of use. Do not
block these holes; especially avoid covering them with
soft materials such as paper or cloth.

Keep the VCR away from high temperatures

Keep the VCR away from extreme heat such as direct
sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles.

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. When using the VCR together
with other equipment, keep as much distance as
possible between them to prevent them from adversely
affecting each other’s performance.

Video head clogging

The video heads record the picture signals on the tape
during recording and read picture signals from the tape
during playback. They are, therefore, of critical
importance for the picture quality. If the VCR is used for
a very long time, these heads may become dirty and
clogged with dust and fine particles from the tape
coating. In such a case, the signals can no longer be
recorded correctly, and the playback picture will be
distorted accordingly. This is the case, for example, if
during the playback of a tape, which you know to have
excellent recording quality, the picture and
sound quality are inferior. When such a symptom
occurs, have the recorder checked by qualified service
personnel.

Head cleaning by a service center is not

covered by warranty.

Condensation may form in the following
cases:

≥ If the VCR is in a room that was very cold before the

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.
≥ The VCR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings,

such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place

which is hot and humid.

No fingers or other objects inside

Touching internal parts of the VCR is dangerous, and
may seriously damage it. Do not attempt to disassemble
the VCR. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Keep water away

Keep the VCR away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc.
Caution: If water or some other liquid is spilled into the
VCR, serious damage could occur. If you spill any liquid
into the VCR, consult qualified service personnel.

Lightning

To avoid damage by lightning, disconnect the AC mains
lead from the VCR during lightning storms.

Cleaning the VCR

Wipe the VCR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use any
cleaning fluid or other chemicals. Also do not use
compressed air to remove dust.

Stacking

Install the VCR in a horizontal position and do not place
anything heavy on it.

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Note:

≥ In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not

operate the VCR for at least 1 hour.

This VCR is not equipped with a dew sensor.

Using the Mini-DV for mat Digital Video Head

Cleaner:

1.Insert the Head Cleaner into the VCR in the
same way as a video cassette.

2.Press 1 (PLAY), and after approximately
20 seconds press ∫ (STOP). (Do not rewind
the tape.)

3.Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a video
cassette, perform recording and then play it
back to check the picture.

4.If the picture is still not clear, repeat above
operation steps 1-3. (Do not use the Head
Cleaner more than 3 times in succession.)

Notes:

≥Do not rewind the tape in the Head Cleaner

after every use. Rewind it only after the tape
has reached its end, and then use it again in
the same way from the beginning.

≥If the video heads again become clogged with

dirt soon after cleaning, this might be caused
by a damaged tape. In this case, stop using
that cassette immediately.

≥Be careful not to clean the video heads too

much. (Too much cleaning could cause
excessive wear to the video heads. If the video
heads get worn, the picture is not played back
clearly even after cleaning.)

≥If using the Head Cleaner does not clear the

video head clogging, the VCR requires
cleaning or repairing by a service centre.
Please consult with your dealer.

≥This Video Head Cleaner is available from

service centres.

Before Use

5

Caution for AC Mains Lead (for U.K.)

For your safety please read the
following text carefully

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three­pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of
5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS 1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì
on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be
used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from
your local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER
OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT
OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY
13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If in any doubt, please consult a qualified
electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these
wires be connected to the earth terminal of the
three pin plug, marked with the letter E or the
Earth Symbol Ó.

How to Replace the Fuse

≥ There are two types of the AC mains lead

assembly:

A and B as shown below.

1 Open the fuse compartment with a

screwdriver.

2 Replace the fuse and fuse cover.

TYPE A

12

TYPE B

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6

Check List

Check that you have the accessories and items shown below.

Before Use

1. VJA0733-C
VJA0940
VJA1022

[See a leaflet.]

∆∆

∆

∆∆

AC mains leads (3 pcs.)

∆∆

∆

∆∆

Edit cable (1 pc.)

VJA1109 or VJA0787

2. VJA1039
VJA0664-1
VJA0664-1A
VJA1023

3. VJA0754
VJA1068

∆∆

∆

∆∆

DV cable (1 pc.)

VJA1012

∆∆

∆

∆∆

S-Video cable (1 pc.)

VJA0658-A or VJA0748

∆∆

∆

∆∆

Batteries for the Editing
Controller
(2 pcs.)

R6 type

∆∆

∆

∆∆

AV cables (1 pc.)

VJA0788, VJA1062,
VJA0788-B or VJA0788-D

∆∆

∆

∆∆

Digital Video Head
Cleaner (1 pc.)

VFK1451

∆∆

∆

∆∆

Editing Controller
(1 pc.)

EUR571507

∆∆

∆

∆∆

AC Plug Adaptor
(1 pc.)

VJP2974

∆∆

∆

∆∆

Guarantee Card

VQA0650-1
VQA0335
VQA0380

∆∆

∆

∆∆

Operating Instructions

VQT8649 (English)
VQT8650 (German)
VQT8651 (French)
VQT8652 (Italian)
VQT8653 (Chinese)

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Controls and Connection Sockets

This section gives a detailed explanation of the function of each button, switch and connection socket.

2

3

AUDIO

1

2

EJECT

<

EDIT 8mm

VIDEO

STEREO

OUT

SERECT

L/MONO– AUDIO – R

EDIT CONTROL

RECORDER

PLAYER

PRINTER/
D.STILL PICTURE

16

PASSIVE

12

13

14

AV4
IN

15

Í / I

¥

DV 2

DV SELECT

S-VIDEO

Front

01 VCR-ON/OFF button (]/I) [R16]

02 EJECT button (<) [R12]

03 STEREO SELECT button [R17,41,42,45,51]

04 AUDIO OUT button [R22]

05 Infra-red receiver window

06 Cassette compartment

07 Rewind button (6) [R15]

08 STOP button (∑) [R15,16]

09 PLAY button (!) [R15]

10 Fast Forward button (5) [R15]

;;

11 PAUSE/SLOW button (

12 DV Input/Output socket [DV2 (¥)] [R28,30]

13 DV SELECT (DV1/DV2) switch [R29,31]

14 EDIT socket [R19,28,30,32]

15 8mm socket [R34]

16 Display

17 AUDIO REC LEVEL knob [R17]

18 AUDIO MIX knob [R17]

19 STILL ALBUM button [R38]

DD

;/

D) [R15,16]

;;

DD

4

5

8mm

EDIT

DV

MIXING EDIT

6

SP/LP TBC 3D DNR PRINT

19

18

17

REW STOP

AUDIO REC LEVEL

010

S-VIDEO

20

STEREO1

AUDIO MIX

STEREO1 STEREO2

VIDEO

21

71

PLAY

100

8119

STILL

ALBUM

INPUT SELECT

L– AUDIO – R

FF

¥

REC/OTR

PAUSE

AV4
OUT

10

20 REC/OTR button (¥) [R16]

21 INPUT SELECT button [R27–35]

22 S-Video Input socket [S-VIDEO IN (AV4)]

[R28,30,32,34]

23 Video Input socket [VIDEO IN (AV4)]

[R28,30,32,34]

24 Audio Input socket [AUDIO IN (AV4)]

[R28,30,32,34]

25 Edit Mode switch [R19,20,29–35]

26 Edit Terminal switch[R19,20,29–35]

27 MIXING EDIT button [R42]

28 SP/LP button [R16,27]

29 Time Base Corrector button (TBC) [R17]

30 3 Dimentional Digital Noise Reduction button

(3D DNR) [R17]

31 PRINT button [R19]

32 S-Video Output socket [S-VIDEO OUT (AV4)]

[R19]

33 Video Output socket [VIDEO OUT (AV4)]

34 Audio Output socket [AUDIO OUT (AV4)]

STEREO

22

23

Í / I

<

EJECT

¥

DV 2

DV SELECT

1

2

AV4
IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

24

AUDIO

SERECT

EDIT 8mm

L/MONO– AUDIO – R

25

OUT

RECORDER

PLAYER

PRINTER/
D.STILL PICTURE

26

EDIT CONTROL

8mm

PASSIVE

EDIT

DV

28 29 30 31

27

MIXING EDIT

SP/LP TBC 3D DNR PRINT

32

33

REW STOP

AUDIO REC LEVEL

010

S-VIDEO

34

STEREO1

AUDIO MIX

STEREO1 STEREO2

VIDEO

PLAY

100

STILL

ALBUM

INPUT SELECT

L– AUDIO – R

¥

FF

REC/OTR

PAUSE

AV4
OUT

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Front (Explanation)
VCR-ON/OFF button (

]]

]/I)

]]

Press to switch the VCR from on to standby mode or
vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still connected
to the mains.

Edit Terminal switch

By connecting a video movie camera or VCR with an
EDIT socket via an Edit cable, various kinds of editing
functions can be performed more quickly and
efficiently between two VCRs or between a VCR and
a video movie camera.

DV Input/Output socket [DV1/DV2(¥)]

To connect the DV cable to digital video equipment
with iEEE 1394-1995.
“¥” is the logo marked on products conforming with
the “i.LINK” specifications. For further details on the
DV terminal, refer to the Glossary of Terms on page

58.

Edit Mode switch

PLAYER: When this VCR is used as the playback

VCR during editing operations.

RECORDER: When this VCR is used as the recording

VCR during editing operations.
≥ Normally set at this position.

PASSIVE: When operating this VCR using another

VCR or an editing controller.

AV1 21-pin Scart socket [AV1 (TV)]

This 21-pin scart terminal carries input and output
signals for both picture and sound. TV sets equipped
with a similar socket can be connected here.

The scart terminal is also called “Peritel”, “Euro
Connector” or “Euro AV”.

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19

21

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

NORMAL (AV1/AV2) S-VIDEO (AV1)

01 AUDIO OUTPUT 01 AUDIO OUTPUT

CH2 (R) CH2 (R)

02 AUDIO INPUT 02 AUDIO INPUT

CH2 (R) CH2 (R)

03 AUDIO OUTPUT 03 AUDIO OUTPUT

CH1 (L) CH1 (L)

04 AUDIO GND 04 AUDIO GND
05 BLUE GND 05 No connection
06 AUDIO INPUT 06 AUDIO INPUT

CH1 (L) CH1 (L)

07 BLUE 07 No connection
08

SWITCHING VOLTAGE

09 GREEN GND 09 No connection

10 Connection 10 Connection

(Only when NV-DV2000 is off)

11 GREEN 11 No connection
12 No connection 12 No connection
13 RED GND 13 C OUT GND
14 BLANKING GND 14 No connection
15 RED 15 C OUT
16 BLANKING 16 No connection
17 VIDEO OUTPUT GND 17 Y OUT GND
18 VIDEO INPUT GND 18 VIDEO INPUT GND
19 VIDEO OUTPUT 19 Y OUT
20 VIDEO INPUT 20 VIDEO INPUT
21 GND 21 GND

08 SWITCHING VOLTAGE

Caution: RGB reservation for only E/E operation when

connecting the Pay TV decoder.

Before Use

35

36

(TV)

NORMAL

40

AV1

S-VIDEO OUT

AV2(EXT

41

)

42

MONITOR OUT

R AUDIO L

43

Rear

35 NORMAL/S-VIDEO OUT switch for AV1 only [R13]

36 AV1 21-pin Scart socket [AV1 (TV)] [R13,14]

37 Audio Monitor Output sockets [AUDIO OUT (AV3)]

[R13,14,30]

38 Video Monitor Output socket [VIDEO OUT (AV3)]

[R13,30]

39 S-Video Output socket (S-VIDEO OUT) [R13,19]

40 AV2 21-pin Scart soc ket [AV2 (EXT)] [R14]

37

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AV3 IN

44

38

45

39

¥

DV1

46

SECTEUR

DIGITAL STILL
PICTURE OUT

AC INT

T

41 Audio Input sockets [AUDIO IN (AV3)]

42 Video Input socket [VIDEO IN (AV3)]

43 S-Video Input socket [S-VIDEO IN (AV3)]

44 DV Input/Output socket [DV1(¥)]

45 DIGITAL STILL PICTURE OUT socket [R20]

46 AC Input socket (AC IN) [R13]

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Editing Controller

2

DIGITAL VCR

10

01 SET UP button

To make the SET UP screen appear on the TV
screen. When the SET UP screen is displayed, use
this button to return to the previous screen.

02 CURSOR button (

To make selections from the SET UP or EDIT
MENU screen. (When the SET UP or EDIT MENU
screen is displayed.)

03 EXIT button

To exit the SET UP or EDIT MENU screen.

04 EDIT MENU button

To make the EDIT MENU screen appear on the TV
screen, and to return to the previous screen. This
button is also used to stop editing functions using
the EDIT MENU screen.

05 DISPLAY button [R16]

To change the VCR display indication as follows:

34213421

3421)

34213421

11

12

3

4

13

61

57

8

14 15 16

10 REC button (¥) [R16,39,40]

To start recording.

11 Rewind button (6) [R15]

In the stop mode: To rewind the tape.
In the playback mode: To search backward for a

In the rewind mode: To view the video.

12 STOP button (∫) [R15,16]

To stop playback or recording.

13 PLAY button (1) [R15]

To start playback. “!”is lit during playback.

14 Fast Forward button (5) [R15]

In the stop mode: To fast forward the

In the playback mode: To search forward for a

In the fast forward mode: To view the video.

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scene.

“&”is lit during rewind.

tape.

scene.

“%” is lit during fast
forward.

Note:

The VCR display cannot be switched between the
Time code display and the tape counter display while
editing is in progress.

06DATE button

When pictures are recorded using the NV-DV2000
or a Panasonic Digital Video Camera, the date and
time of the recording are automatically recorded
onto the tape’s sub code track.
This button is used to select the information to be
displayed on the On Screen Display.

Date
Time

07 VCR-ON/OFF button (Í) [R16]

08 MARK IN button [R46 –51]

To set edit star t points for Programme Editing.

09 MARK OUT button [R46–51]

To set edit end points for Programme Editing.

10

Date

OFF

Time

15 PAUSE/SLOW button (;/D) [R15]

During playback:

≥ When pressed once:Still picture. “+” is lit.
≥ When pressed for 2 seconds or more:

Slow playback. “-” is lit.

During recording: To pause recording.

16 Jog Dial/Shuttle Ring [R15,39– 51]

Jog Dial (inner dial):

Operate after pressing JOG/SHUTTLE to switch
to the Jog/shuttle mode.
To locate any desired field with utmost precision.

Shuttle Ring (outer ring):

Operate after pressing JOG/SHUTTLE to switch
to the Jog/shuttle mode.
To adjust playback speed backward or forward.

17

DIGITAL VCR

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

24

18 19

20

21

22

17

23

Before Use

17 Infra-red Transmitter window

18 OK button

To start Manual editing and to store the selection
on the SET UP or EDIT MENU screen.

19 VIDEO INSERT button [R39,41]

For the Video Insert function and the AV Inser t
function.

20 AUDIO INSERT button [R39,41]

For the Audio Insert function and the AV Inser t
function.

21 AUDIO DUB button [R39,41,42]

For the Audio Dubbing function or the Audio Mixing
function.

22 JOG/SHUTTLE button and lamp [R15,39–51]

To switch to the Jog/Shuttle mode. When the button
is pressed, it lights and the VCR enters the Jog/
Shuttle mode.
In the stop mode: Still picture (Jog/Shuttle mode).
During playback: Still picture (Jog/Shuttle mode).

23 INPUT SELECT button [R27 –35]

To select the A1, A2, A3, A4 or DV IN (DV1 or DV2)
external recording source.

24 COUNTER RESET button [R18]

To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to
“0:00.00”.
≥ The tape counter is automatically reset to

“0:00.00”. when a video cassette is inserted.

≥ It is not possible to reset the Time code to

“0h00m00s00f ” using COUNTER RESET.

28 RECORDER button [R43–51]

To operate this VCR as the recording unit for
editing.

29 INDEX/PHOTO buttons [R18]

For the index/photoshot index search function.

30 STEREO SELECT button [R17,41,42,45,51]

To select the audio track (STEREO1 audio and/or
STEREO2 audio) on a tape which was recorded in
the 12bit audio mode. During playback, each time
the button is pressed, the sound changes as
follows:

STEREO1

≥ The audio track cannot be selected during the

playback of a tape recorded in the 16bit audio
mode.

≥ When INPUT SELECT is set to DV1 or DV2, the

audio track can be selected by STEREO
SELECT at any time: it does not have to be
during playback.

31 VCR1/2/3 switch

Set the switch on the side panel of the editing
controller to the appropriate position when more
than two or three Panasonic VCRs is being used.
VCR1: Select this position on both the

VCR2: Select this position when using two

VCR3: Select this position when using

STEREO2

VCR and editing controller for
normal use with one VCR.

Panasonic VCRs.

three Panasonic VCRs.

STEREO1
STEREO2

(MIX)

25 COUNTER ZERO STOP button [R18]

To use the zero stop function at the tape counter
display.

26 PLAYER button [R43–51]

To operate this VCR as the playback unit for
editing.

27 SEARCH SELECT button [R18]

To search for a recorded programme using the
index/photoshot index search.

!" Child Lock buttons [R12]

To set the child lock function when you keep
pressing OK and MARK IN for more than five
seconds.

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Inserting the Cassette/

Editing Controller Setup

Installing the Batteries

1 To remove the cover, slide it in the direction of the

arrow while pressing down.

7

8

2 Load the batteries with their polarity ( + and -)

aligned correctly.

d

e

d

e

3 Slide the cover back on.

Child Lock Function

Be sure to insert the cassette with the window side
facing upwards until it is taken into the VCR.

Press EJECT and remove the cassette from the video
unit.

Child Lock Function

When you do not want other people to operate the VCR.
Holding down OK and MARK IN until “!" ” and “hold”
appears more than 5 seconds in the VCR display will
deactivate all buttons. Any external commands will not
be processed by the VCR.
To cancel this function, repeat the same procedure until

“!"” and “hold” disappears.
≥ If a button is pressed while the Child Lock function is

on, “!" ” and “hold” appears in the VCR display.

≥ When the power is disconnected, the Child Lock

function is automatically cancelled after backup time.

Power Source for the Editing Controller

The editing controller is powered by 2 AA, UM3 or R6
size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year,
although this depends on the frequency of use.

Precautions for Battery Replacement

≥ Load the new batteries with their polarity (+ and -)

aligned correctly.

≥ Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an internal

short-circuit may occur.

≥ If you do not intend to use the editing controller for a

long period of time, remove the batteries and store
them in a cool, dry place.

≥ Remove spent batteries immediately and dispose of

them.

≥ Do not use an old and a new battery together, and

never use an alkaline battery with a manganese
battery.

≥ Do not use rechargeable batteries.

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DIGITAL VCR

MONIT

OR OUT

R A

UDIO L

C IN

NORMAL

MONIT

R A

UDIO L

PICTURE OUT

C IN

NORMAL

Connections Using a 21-pin Scart Cable/ Connections Using an S-Video Cable

Connections Using a 21-Pin Scart Cable

The VCR send signals to the TV via a 21-pin scart cable (not supplied).
Perform the connections shown in the figure below.
Set NORMAL/S-VIDEO OUT to the S-VIDEO OUT when connecting the VCR to a TV set equipped with a 21-pin
Euro-AV Connector with pins for separate Y/C signal input.

TV Set (Not supplied)

(TV)

NORMAL

AV1

S-VIDEO OUT

AV2(EXT

)

R A

MONIT

UDIO L

OR OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AV3 IN

¥

DV 1

SECTEUR

DIGITAL STILL
PICTURE OUT

AC IN

T

T

Setting Up

NORMAL/S-VIDEO OUT switch

Connections Using an S-Video Cable

The VCR send signals to the TV via an S-Video cable (supplied).
Perform the connections shown in the figure below.
Separate Y/C signals can be obtained using the S-Video cable.

TV Set (Not supplied)

(TV)

AV1

S-VIDEO OUT

NORMAL

)

AV2(EXT

R A

MONIT

UDIO L

OR OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AV3 IN

To mains supply

DIGITAL STILL

¥

DV 1

PICTURE OUT

AC IN

SECTEUR

T

T

To mains supply

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Connection to a Stereo Amplifier/ Connection to a Decoder

Connection to a Stereo Amplifier

In addition to the connections described on the previous
page, connect the MONITOR OUT (AV3 OUT) sockets
to the Amplifier using an AV cable.

TV
(Not supplied)

(TV)

NORMAL

S-VIDEO OUT

AV1

AV2(EXT

)

MONITOR OUT

R AUDIO L

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AV3 IN

Stereo Amplifier
(Not supplied)

AC INT

SECTEUR

T

DIGITAL STILL

¥

PICTURE OUT

DV 1

Note:

¡ If the TV set is provided with an RGB-compatible

connector, connect the 21-pin Scart cable from the
VCR to this connector. Use the fully-wired 21-pin
Scart cable for connecting the TV set and VCR and
for connecting the VCR and decoder.

Connections for the “Q Link” Function of
the other TV, VCR and Decoder

The NV-DV2000 does not have the “Q Link” function, but
the connections below link the NV-DV2000 to a TV, a
VCR with tuner and a decoder so that the “Q Link”
function may work.
We recommend this connection for advanced users.

TV
(Not supplied)

AV1

Connection to a Decoder

In addition to the connections described on the previous
page, connect the AV2 socket to the decoder using a
21-pin Scart cable.

TV
(Not supplied)

(TV)

NORMAL

S-VIDEO OUT

AV1

AV2(EXT

)

MONITOR OUT

R AUDIO L

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AV3 IN

Decoder

(Not supplied)

AC INT

SECTEUR

T

DIGITAL STILL

¥

PICTURE OUT

DV 1

AV2

Other VCR (Not supplied)

AV1

AV2

Decoder (Not supplied)

Hint:

Turn off the NV-DV2000 so that the “Q Link”, “DATA
LOGIC”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic”,
“SMART LINK” or other logo functions of other TV, VCR
and decoder may work.
The following “Q Link”, “DATA LOGIC”,
“NEXTVIEWLINK”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMART
LINK” functions are available.

≥ Preset Download
≥ Direct TV REC
≥ TV/VCR Auto Power On

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Playback

10

DIGITAL VCR

6

3

Preparation

≥ Insert a recorded cassette

tape. [R12]

2

1

4,

REW STOP

AUDIO REC LEVEL

5

0 10

RINT

S-VIDEO VIDEO

STEREO1

AUDIO MIX

ST1 ST2

PLAY

STILL

ALBUM

INPUT SELECT

100

L – AUDIO – R

FF PAUSE

¥

REC/OTR

AV4

OUT

Operations
1 Press 1 (PLAY) to start

playback.

2 Press 5 (FAST FORWARD)

for cue playback.
≥ Press 1 (PLAY) to

change back to normal
playback.

3 Press 6 (REWIND) for

review playback.
≥ Press 1 (PLAY) to

change back to normal
playback.

4 Press ;/D (PAUSE/SLOW) to

view a still picture.

≥ Press 1 (PLAY) or

;/D (PAUSE/SLOW) to

continue normal
playback.

5 Keep ;/D (PAUSE/SLOW)

pressed for 2 seconds or more to
view a slow motion picture.

≥ Press 1 (PLAY) to continue normal playback.

6 Press ∫ (STOP) to stop

the picture.

To Locate the Desired Picture Exactly

1Press JOG/SHUTTLE on the Editing controller.

≥ The button on the editing controller is lit.

2Turn Jog dial.

QP

To View the Video During Fast Forward or
Rewind

Keep D (FAST FORWARD) pressed during fast
forward.
Keep C (REWIND) pressed during rewind.

Convenient Automatic Functions

Automatic Playback

When a cassette with the opened record prevention tab
is inserted, the VCR starts playback automatically.

VCR-off Playback

When the VCR is off, an inserted cassette can be
played back by pressing 1 (PLAY).

Automatic Rewinding

When the tape reaches the end during recording or
playback, it will automatically be rewound to the
beginning.
≥ During OTR, this function will not work.

Playback and Recording

To Change the Playback Speed

1Press JOG/SHUTTLE on the Editing controller.

≥ The button on the editing controller is lit.

2Rotate Shuttle Ring.

QP

Notes:

≥ If you keep 5 (FAST FORWARD) or 6 (REWIND)

pressed in step 2 or 3, search playback is activated
while the button is pressed, and operation returns to
normal playback when the button is released.

≥ Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically

cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after
5 minutes.

¡ When using the Editing controller for remote control:

In order to conserve battery power, JOG/SHUTTLE
turns off after 30 seconds.

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10

Recording

DIGITAL VCR

SETUP

COUNTER

RESET

ZERO STOP

REC REW STOP PLAY FF

STEREO
SERECT

Í / I <

EJECT

EDIT 8mm

¥

DV2

DV SELECT

1

2

AV4

IN

L/MONO– AUDIO – R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

DATE

DISPLAY

EDIT MENU

EXIT

INSERT

AUDIO

AUDIO DUB

VIDEO

PLAYER

SEARCH SELECT

RECORDER

PLAYER

PRINTER/
D.STILL PICTURE

EDIT CONTROL

PASSIVE

RECORDER

INDEX/PHOTO

8mm

EDIT

MIXING EDIT

DV

OK

AUDIO

OUT

N

I

K

R

A

JOG/

M

SHUTTLE

PAUSE/
SLOW

SP/LP TBC 3D DNR PRINT

QP

REW STOP

AUDIO REC LEVEL

010

S-VIDEO

M

A

R

K

O

U

T

PLAY

STEREO1

STILL

AUDIO MIX

ALBUM

INPUT SELECT

100

ST1 ST2

L– AUDIO – R

VIDEO

Preparations

≥ Insert a video cassette with the

closed record prevention tab.

≥ If it has already been inserted,

press VCR-ON/OFF Í/I to turn
the VCR on.

≥ Press INPUT SELECT to select

A1-A4.
Press INPUT SELECT so that

DV1 or DV2 after sliding DV
SELECT to 1 or 2, is selected.

Operations
1 Press

¥¥

¥ (REC) or

¥¥

¥ ¥

¥ (REC/OTR) to start

¥ ¥

REC

recording.

2 Press ∫ (STOP) to stop

recording.

To Select the Desired Tape
Speed

Press SP/LP before recording.

To Pause Recording

Press ;/D (PAUSE/SLOW) during
recording.
Press it again to continue recording.

REC

To Display the Remaining Tape Time

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Remaining Tape
Time appears on the VCR display.

≥ The remaining tape time may not be displayed

correctly for some tapes.

INPUT SELECT

STEREO

SELECT

FF PAUSE

¥

REC/OTR

VCR

1
2
3

REW STOP

AUDIO REC LEVEL

0 10

S-VIDEO VIDEO

AV4
OUT

STEREO1

AUDIO MIX

ST1 ST2

PLAY

STILL

ALBUM

INPUT SELECT

100

L – AUDIO – R

FF PAUSE

¥

REC/OTR

AV4
OUT

One-Touch Recording (OTR)

This function only works using REC/OTR on
the VCR main unit.

After you start recording, you can use this function to
stop recording automatically when the selected
recording duration is finished (useful for recording when
you are out). Simply set the recording duration by
pressing
The duration indicated on the VCR display changes by
pressing

Preparation

Insert a video cassette with the closed record
prevention tab.

Operations
1 Set the video source which is to be recorded, and

2 Press

Notes:

≥ When the tape reaches the end during OTR, the VCR

≥ To stop OTR at any time, press ∫ (STOP) or VCR-

¥¥

¥ (REC/OTR) repeatedly.

¥¥

¥¥

¥ (REC/OTR) as follows:

¥¥

start recording.

¥¥

¥ (REC/OTR) repeatedly to select the

¥¥

desired recording duration.
≥ The VCR will automatically switch off when OTR

is completed. To turn the VCR on again, press
VCR-ON/OFF Í/I.

will turn itself off.

ON/OFF Í/I.

Notes:

≥ The tape speed during fast forward, rewind and index

search is automatically regulated according to the
remaining amount of tape. In these cases, the tape
counter and the time code display may stop
temporarily.

≥ Recording pause will be automatically cancelled after

16

5 minutes.

Other Playback and Recording Functions

STEREO

AUDIO

SERECT

Í / I <

¥

DV2

AV4

IN

S-VIDEO

OUT

EJECT

EDIT 8mm

DV SELECT

1

2

VIDEO

SP/LP TBC 3D DNR

L/MONO-AUDIO-R

RECORDER

PRINTER/
D.STILL PICTURE

EDIT CONTROL

8mm

PLAYER

PASSIVE

EDIT

MIXING EDIT

DV

SP/LP TBC 3D DNR PRINT

REW STOP

AUDIO REC LEVEL

010

S-VIDEO

PLAY

FF PAUSE

STEREO1

STILL

AUDIO MIX

ALBUM

¥

REC/OTR

INPUT SELECT

100

ST1 ST2

L - AUDIO - R

VIDEO

3D DNR Functions

3D DNR is the 3-Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction
Function. [R58]

To Ensure High Playback Picture Quality
(PB 3D DNR Function)

To set the 3D DNR mode for playback, proceed as
follows.
≥ Press the 3D DNR button before or during playback

to activate the PB 3D DNR function, so that the “PB
DNR” indication appears on the VCR display.

≥ We recommend that you leave this function activated

for normal use of the VCR.

≥ When you play back a tape that was recorded with

REC DNR function on, set “PB DNR” to off.

≥ See [R24] to set the level of “PB 3D DNR” function.
≥ In the initial settings, “PB DNR” is “on.”
≥ If afterimage occurs, turn “PB DNR” off.

To Record in the High Picture Quality
(REC 3D DNR Function)

To set the 3D DNR mode for recording, proceed as
follows.
≥ Press the 3D DNR button before recording. The

“REC DNR” indication appears on the VCR display.

≥ When you cannot ensure high playback picture

quality, press the 3D DNR button to cancel the “REC
3D DNR” function, so that the “REC DNR” indication is
turned off.

≥ Press the INPUT SELECT button to select A1–A4.

Each time the 3D DNR button is pressed, the
indication changes on the VCR display as follows.

REC DNR

PB DNR

OFF

To Ensure a Stable and Shake-Free
Recording Picture (TBC)

(For Recording Only) [R57]
TBC stands for Time Base Corrector.
When the tape movement is unstable during recording,
the playback picture may shake from side to side and
the picture may become distorted.
Activating the Time Base Corrector in a case lik e this
stabilize the picture and reduces the shaking.

≥ Press the TBC button before recording to activate

“TBC” function so that the “TBC” indication appears
on the VCR display.

≥ We recommend that you leave this function activated

AV4
OUT

for normal use of the VCR.

≥ When you cannot ensure high playback picture

quality, press the TBC button to cancel “TBC” function
so that the “TBC” indication is turned off.

≥ Only when A1–A4 is selected by pressing the INPUT

SELECT button, “TBC” function will be elected.

This function has an effect only for tapes on which
analogue signals from A1-A4 have been recorded.
However, on the TV screen, you cannot confirm the
effect of this function during recording.

≥ In the initial settings, “TBC” is “ON.”

To Manually Adjust the Audio Recording Level

Under normal circumstances, this VCR adjusts the
recording level to prevent sound distor tion due to peaks.
However, if you want to manually adjust the audio
recording level or if sound distortion appears when you
confirm the audio output, perform the operation steps
below before you start the actual recording.
Adjust the recording sound with the AUDIO REC LEVEL
knob.
≥ Press the knob once so that it pops out. (To close the

front door, press the knob into the VCR.)

≥ Turn the knob so that the audio level indication on the

VCR display is not “OVER”.

dB -¶ 30 20 10 5 0 OVER

L

ST1 2

ST1 2

l l l l l l l l

R

l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l

≥ This function has an effect only for tapes on which

analogue signals from A1-A4 have been recorded.
You cannot adjust the audio level from DV input.
(However, you can adjust the audio level by
connecting to the external input socket.)

To Change the Audio Mix Sound Balance

Select “Mix sound” during playback in the 12 bit audio
mode, then turn the AUDIO MIX knob to adjust the
balance.
≥ Press the knob once so that it pops out. (To close the

front door, press the knob into the VCR.)

≥ Turn the knob to the left to increase the “ST1” sound,

or to the right to increase the “ST2” sound.
The audio track cannot be selected during the
playback of a tape recorded in the 16 bit audio mode.

≥ Use the STEREO SELECT button to select the audio,

and then adjust the balance.

dB -¶ 30 20 10 5 0 OVER

L

ST1 2

ST1 2

l l l l l l l l

R

l l l l l l l l l

Playback and Recording

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Search Functions

DIGITAL VCR

Index Search System

It is easy to find the beginning of each recording
because a special index signal is recorded at the start
of each recorded segment on the tape.

For example:

Searching for the 2nd recorded segment in the forward
direction.

1 Press SEARCH SELECT so that “– –” appears on the

VCR display.
(This operation is performed while the VCR is in the
stop mode or normal playback mode.)

2 Press INDEX/PHOTO 9 twice.

≥ Normal playback now commences.

To stop the operation at any time

Press ∫ (STOP).

≥ After finding the specific recorded segment, playback

starts automatically.

≥ For the reverse direction, press INDEX/PHOTO :.
≥ Up to 20 index signals can be searched for in either

direction.

≥ When the opposite INDEX/PHOTO is pressed, the

number shall be decreased until 1 is reached.

≥ The figure on the display is reduced by 1 each time

an index signal is located.

≥ The index search function can only work correctly if

the index signals are spaced at least 5 minutes apart.

≥ Repeat the procedure if the index signal for the

specified number is not found.

Recording Index Signals

Index signals are recorded in the following cases.

≥ When a recording is started by pressing

OTR).

≥ When

¥¥

¥ (REC) on the editing controller is pressed

¥¥

during recording.

¥ ¥

¥ (REC/

¥ ¥

Photoshot Index Search System

Photoshot index signals are automatically recorded
when a Panasonic Digital Video Camera is used for
photo shot shooting. Photo shot images are searched
using these signals, and when such an image is
located, the image is played back as a still picture.

For example:

Searching for the 2nd photo shot image in the forward
direction.

1 Press SEARCH SELECT so that “P ––” appears on

the VCR display.

2 Press INDEX/PHOTO 9 twice.

≥ The image to be viewed

will be found.

≥ For the reverse direction, press INDEX/PHOTO :.
≥ Any of up to 20 images ahead on the tape can be

designated.

≥ It may not be possible to search for a particular image

properly if photo shot images have been recorded
continuously.

≥ At every press of the corresponding button, the tape

is fast-forwarded or rewound to the next still picture
recorded in the Photoshot Mode.

≥ During playback, after reaching the still picture, the

still picture is played back continually together with
the sound (only for approx. 4 seconds).

To return to a specified scene
(zero stop function)

1 Press RESET to set the counter to 0:00.00.

2 After playback, press ZERO STOP in the stop mode.

≥ The tape will be rewound or fast forwarded to

0:00.00 approximately.

≥ During Time code display, this function will not

work.

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PRINTER/

.STILL PICTURE

RECORDER

ASSIVE

Using the VCR with a Video Printer

Still pictures can easily be printed out when the VCR is connected to a Panasonic video printer equipped with an
EDIT socket.

TV (Not supplied)

Video IN

Video OUT

EDIT Socket

Video Printer (Not supplied)

S-Video IN

EDIT

RECORDER

PLAYER

PASSIVE

EDIT

DV

PRINTER/
D.STILL PICTURE

Preparation

≥ Connect a Video Printer to this VCR as shown.

Video Printer:
1 Turn the Video Printer on.
2 Perform the necessary settings on the Video Printer

according to the input signal.

VCR:
3 Turn the VCR on.
4 Set Edit Terminal to EDIT, and Edit Mode to

PASSIVE.

5 Press 1 (PLAY).
6 Search for the picture from which you want to print,

and then press ;/D (PAUSE/SLOW).

7 Press PRINT.

PRINT

8mm

S-Video OUT

Notes:

≥ Read the Operating Instructions of the Video Printer.
≥ The OSD and DATE display are also printed out. If a

picture without these displays is required, proceed as
follows.

≥ Set OSD on the VCR functions to OFF.
≥ Press DATE on the editing controller.

≥ Printing cannot be stopped at any point in time until it

is completed.

≥ For printing, screens cannot be divided and the zoom

function cannot be used.

Advanced Operations

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Using the VCR with a Computer

EDIT CONTROLOL

RECORDER

PRINTER/

.STILL PICTURE

YER

ASSIVE

The Personal Computer Connection Kit VW-DTA9/10E (Optional) for Digital Video Equipment performs it possible to
connect the VCR to a computer and transmit still video images to it.

front side

DV SELECT

1

2

EDIT 8mm

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

R AUDIO L

L/MONO-AUDIO-R

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AV3 IN

EDIT CONTR

RECORDER

PLAYER

PASSIVE

DV

PRINTER/
D.STILL PICTURE

AC INT

SECTEUR

T

DIGITAL STILL

¥

DV 1

PICTURE OUT

Interface Adapter
(Not supplied)

8mm

EDIT

Computer (Not supplied)

NORMAL

AV4

IN

¥

S-VIDEO OUT

DV2

AV1

AV2(EXT

S-VIDEO

(TV)

)

Computer System Requirements

DV STUDIO can be installed in a PC/AT personal
computer which can run Microsoftg Windowsg 95/98.

Compatible machines: Personal computer with

80486DX4 or higher CPU
(Pentium™ or higher
recommended)

Graphic card: True Color (approx.16.7million

colours) recommended
(operation also possible even
with 256 colours)

Installed memory: 16 MB or more (32 MB or

more recommended)

Free hard disk space: At least 16 MB
Disk drive: CD-ROM drive
Serial port: RS-232C (D-Sub 9pin) or USB
Other requirements: Mouse

To connect the VCR to the computer, use the special
Interface Adaptor contained in the Personal Computer
Connection Kit.
≥ To use the DV STUDIO 2 software via USB, a

computer with Windowsg 98 preinstalled is necessary.

≥ Pictures that you intend to import into a computer

application should be recorded in the SP mode.

≥ When recording, take care that the Time Code is

uninterrupted from the beginning of the tape.

≥ For detailed of explanations on the operating

environment, connections and operations, refer to the
Personal Computer Connection Kit's operating
instructions.

≥ Windowsg 95/98 is a trademark of Microsoft

Corporation U.S.A.

≥ Pentium™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
≥ All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks of their
respective corporations.

Notes:

≥ If you use a DV cable to connect the VCR with a

computer and they do not function, contact the
software manufacturer.

≥ Connect the DV cable to the socket that matches the

number of the DV SELECT that was selected. There
is one DV Input/Output socket on the front of the
unit, and one on the back.

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Clock Setting/Shipping Condition

SET UP

Edit functions
VCR functions
Clock setting
Shipping conditon

DIGITAL VCR

To set the clock

The built-in clock must be set to the correct time.
The built-in digital clock employs the 24-hour system.
The clock backup system operates for at least 60
minutes in the event of power failure.

Preparations

≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing

channel is selected.

≥ Turn on the VCR.

Operations
1 Press SET UP, and then

press 34 (CURSOR) to
select Clock setting and
press OK.

2 Press 3421

(CURSOR) to set Time
and Date.

3 Press OK to confirm.

4 Press EXIT.

On Screen Display

SET UP

Edit functions
VCR functions
Clock setting
Shipping conditon

Clock setting

Time : 19:22:36
Date : 07.02.00

To Initialise VCR Functions and
Edit Functions

If you want to return the VCR to the factory-preset
condition, follow the procedure below.

Operations
1 Press SET UP, and then

press 34(CURSOR) to
select Shipping condition
and press OK.

2 Press 21(CURSOR) to

select YES.

3 Press OK to confirm.

4 Press EXIT.

Note:

≥ If you perform Shipping Condition, the clock setting is

not initialised.

Shipping condition

NO YES

Various Settings

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