Panasonic NV-HS860EE User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-HS860EE

Operating Instructions

Instrukcja obsługi

						Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
VQT8878
						please read these instructions completely.

Dear Customer

May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder.

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

Contents
Before Use
Controls and Components .............................................	3
Checking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote
Control ..........................................................................	5
Cautions ...........................................................................	6
Warning and Important Information ..............................	7
Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV..........	8

Tape Library System
Tape Library System.......................................................	27
≥ To Check the Tape Library Data ................................	28
≥ To Manually Enter or Editing a Title or Category .......	30
≥ To Delete the Tape Library Data ................................	31
≥ To Restore Deleted Tape Library Data ......................	32
≥ To Demonstrate the Tape Library System .................	32

Connecting and Setting Up
Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with
the Q Link Function .....................................................	10
Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped
with the Q Link Function ............................................	12
When You Insert a Video Cassette ........	16
Playback
Playback ..........................................................................	17
≥ To Ensure High Playback Picture Quality
(3D DNR Function) ......................................................	18
≥ To Ensure a Stable and Shake-Free Playback Picutre
Quality (TBC Function) ................................................	18
Recording
Recording ........................................................................	19
≥ To Immediately Record the Same TV Programme
That You Are Viewing on the TV
(Direct TV Recording) ................................................	19
≥ To Make an S-VHS Recording on a Video Cassette ....	20
≥ To Record a VHS Tape with S-VHS Quality
(S-VHS Expansion Technology) ................................	20
≥ To Select the Recording Duration and Perform
Timer Recording (OTR Recording) ............................	21
Timer Recording
Timer Recording .............................................................	22
≥ To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD) ...	22
≥ To Programme with the ShowView Function .............	23
Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions .. 24

Advanced Operations
Search Functions ............................................................	33
≥ VISSlVHS Index Search System .............................	33
≥ Intro-Jet Scan .............................................................	33
Editing ..............................................................................	34
≥ Assemble Editing .......................................................	34
≥ Album Function ..........................................................	35
≥ Audio Dubbing ...........................................................	36
Connecting the VCR to a Decoder/
Connecting the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier ...............	38
Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital
Receiver .......................................................................	39
Various Settings
Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in
Your Area to the Programme Positions
(Manual Tuning) ...........................................................	42
Restarting the Auto Setup or Download/
Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition ..........	47
Setting the VCR’s Clock .................................................	48
Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) ..........	49
≥ Settings for the Main Menu Item “Display” .................	49
≥ Settings for the Main Menu Item “Functions” .............	51
≥ Language Setting .......................................................	53
≥ Country Setting ..........................................................	53
Helpful Hints
Glossary ...........................................................................	54
Before Requesting Service ............................................	56
≥ Adjusting the Playback Picture ..................................	58
Specifications ..................................................................	59

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Controls and Components/Regulatory i komponenty

Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions. Refer to it for the control and component names and numbers which appear in the text.

Trzymaj tą stronę otwartą w trakcie czytania niniejszej instrukcji obsługi. Odwołuj się do niej dla sprawdzenia nazw regulatorów i komponentów, które pojawiają się w tekście.

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	VCR	TV	TV/TEXT
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PROG./CHECK CANCEL		SP/LP	TIMER REC
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RESET	AUDIO	TAPE	AV LINK
TV ASPECT STILL ALBUM VCR 1			2

				S-VIDEO
				VIDEO			IN/
							ENT
AV1 (TV)			S-VIDEO
		NORMAL
			OUT/				RF/
			SORTIE	L/G
							ANT
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					VCR	TV	TV/TEXT
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				INPUT SELECT	SAT	/	N
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				REPLAY OSD/DISPLAY LIBRARY SHOW VIEW

S	DIRECT TV REC	INDEX		REC
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R	;/D	MENU	OK
				EXIT
	6			6
	J	r	r	r
	I	DATE	ON	OFF
°°W		s	s	s
	PROG./CHECK	CANCEL	SP/LP	TIMER REC
				Á
	RESET	AUDIO	TAPE	AV LINK
	TV ASPECT STILL ALBUM VCR 1			2
°°X

°See page 4. (VCR Operation) °°See page 8. (TV Operation)

°Patrz strona 62. (Sterowanie magnetowidem) °°Patrz strona 66. (Sterowanie odbiornikiem TV)

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VCR Operation

When you want to operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

°2 Numeric buttons

To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR.

Example:

9:9

19: 1 9

To select the satellite programme positions.

Example:

SAT 9:	SAT	SAT
	0	0	9
	SAT
SAT19:	0	1	9
	SAT
SAT129:	0	1	2	9

≥3-digit programme positions can be selected with this remote control only in case of a satellite receiver that is marked with (°1) on the enclosed list of compatible satellite receivers.

To enter a ShowView number.

To enter numbers for various settings.

°= RESET button

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.

°A VCR 1/2 switch

Set to the “VCR 2” position when using two Panasonic VCRs. (See page 52.)

°O SUBTITLE button

This button does not operate on this VCR.

°Q Infra-red transmitter

°V Child Lock Function buttons

(Convenient function to prevent unauthorized use)

This function deactivates all buttons on the VCR and the remote control. Use this function, when you do not want other people to operate the VCR.

To Activate the Child Lock Function:

1Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons V simultaneously until the “!" hold” indication appears in the VCR display.

≥If you press a button while the Child Lock function is on, the “!" hold” indication appears in the VCR display to inform you that no operation is possible.

To Cancel the Child Lock Function:

1Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons V simultaneously until the “!" hold” indication disappears.

≥If you disconnect the power cable, the Child Lock function is automatically cancelled after the power backup time of approximately 60 minutes has elapsed.

≥If you cannot cancel the Child Lock function, press the EXIT button S and perform the operation step 1.

°\ Cassette compartment

°c Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window

°e VCR display

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ENGLISH

Checking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote Control

Check that you have the accessories shown below .

∏ Operating	∏ Satellite Receiver List	∏ S-VHS ET Sticker	∏ Remote Control
Instructions		(for cassette tape)

∏ Batteries for the	∏ RF lead to connect VCR ∏ AC Mains lead
Remote Control	and TV

Before Use

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

1 1 Slide off the battery cover.

2

2 Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -)

-correctly aligned.

++

-

3

≥Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries.

≥When you do not use the remote control for a long time, take out the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.

If the Sliding Cover of the Remote Control Becomes Detached

If the sliding cover of the remote control becomes detached accidentally, fit it securely in place by placing it on the top of the remote control at the position shown in the illustration below, and pushing it down until it clicks into position.

≥It is not possible to fit the sliding cover in place by pushing or sliding it on from the bottom end of the remote control.

3 Replace the battery cover.

Correct Wrong

Notes for Battery Replacement:

≥The service life of the batteries is approximately 1 year. However, it varies considerably depending on the frequency of use.

≥When they are exhausted, replace them with two AA, UM3, or R6 size batteries.

≥When the batteries are exhausted, remove them immediately and dispose of them correctly.

≥Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned.

≥Do not mix old battery with new battery.

≥Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese.

≥Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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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 build-up 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.

Keep away from magnets and electromagnetic objects

Never bring a magnet or electromagnetic 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.

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 aerial plug 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.

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 centre 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 wellheated 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.

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.

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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.

IMPORTANT

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the 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. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Remarks

1.This VCR is also capable of receiving SECAM type broadcasting programmes (SECAM B/G) and recording/ playing back its colour television signals.

2.When a cassette which has been recorded on this VCR is played back on a SECAM VCR, the picture may be reproduced in black and white. When it is played back on a PAL VCR without SECAM capability, the picture may not be reproduced in normal colour.

3.When cassettes recorded on a SECAM VCR or SECAM pre-recorded cassettes are played back on this VCR, the picture may be reproduced in black and white.

4.This VCR is not designed for use in France, where a SECAM VCR should be used instead.

Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 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.

SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

If you dub still pictures from a conventional analogue video movie camera or VCR, some picture distortion may occur in the recorded picture.

Note:

≥You will find the CE mark (conformity declaration for Europe) on the shipping carton and on the rating plate (rear side of the unit).

Before Use

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Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV

This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of most brands using the remote control supplied with this VCR.

≥Some TV models cannot be operated with this remote control.

1Set the VCR/TV switch P to “TV”.

2Look up your TV’s manufacturer in the list of TVs compatible with the VCR’s remote control on the next page.

3While keeping the TV-ON/OFF button 1 pressed, use the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the manufacturer’s code. If there is more than one code listed for that manufacturer, try the first code.

Be sure to enter the code in two digits. Example: 01

4Check whether you can operate the TV correctly with the VCR’s remote control.

If the TV cannot be operated properly:

In step 3, enter the other code listed for that manufacturer and repeat step 4.

TV Operation

The explanations below show you what functions individual buttons have when the VCR/TV switch P is set to “TV”.

°°1 TV-ON/OFF button

To switch the TV on from standby mode (OFF) or vice versa.

On some TVs it is only possible to switch the TV to standby mode (OFF) with this button, but not on. In this case, try to turn the TV on with one of the following buttons:

Numeric buttons 2 AV button 3 Channel button N

°°2 Numeric buttons

To select the programme positions (1–99) on the TV.

°°3 AV button

To select the desired AV input on the TV.

°°N Channel button

To select the desired programme position (TV station) on the TV.

°°O TV/TEXT button

To switch between normal TV mode and teletext mode.

°°W Teletext buttons

If your TV is equipped for Teletext reception, you can use these buttons to change the teletext information displayed on the screen and select desired information. For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions.

°°X TV ASPECT button

To switch the screen format between the wide-screen and other formats.

°°Y VOLUME button

To adjust the volume of the TV.

The 3 Methods for Switching

to the AV Input on Your Panasonic TV

Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods for switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform the operations steps listed for the switching methods A, B and C below to determine which one your Panasonic TV uses.

A1 Set the VCR/TV switch P to “TV”.

2 Press the AV button 3 to switch to the AV Input. Each press of the AV button 3 switches between “TV reception” and “AV Input(s)”.

B1 Set the VCR/TV switch P to “TV”.

2 Press the AV button 3.

Colour bars for selecting the AV Input appear on the TV screen.

3 Follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen to select the desired AV Input from the displayed colour bars for the AV Input by pressing the corresponding colour button J (red) :, DATEi (green) ;, ONi (yellow) G or OFFi (blue) F on the remote control.

C1 Set the VCR/TV switch P to “TV”.

2 Press the AV button 3.

The last previously selected AV Input indication appears on the TV screen. The indications for selecting another AV Input also appear,

but they disappear a few seconds later.

3 Before the indications for selecting another AV Input disappear, press the I button :, DATEj button ;, ONj button G or OFFj button F to select the desired AV input.

With the following four buttons, you can move and select as follows:

I :: Move left

DATEj ;: Move down

ONj G: Move up

OFFj F: Move right

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List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control

Manufacturer	Code
Panasonic	01–04
AIWA	35
AKAI	27, 30
BLAUPUNKT	09
BRANDT	10, 15
BUSH	05, 06
CURTIS	31
DESMET	05, 31, 33
DUAL	05, 06
ELEMIS	31
FERGUSON	10
GOLDSTAR/LG	31
GOODMANS	05, 06, 31
GRUNDIG	09
HITACHI	22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42
INNO HIT	34
IRRADIO	30
ITT	25
JVC	17, 39
LOEWE	07
METZ	28, 31
MITSUBISHI	06, 19, 20
MIVAR	24
NEC	36
NOKIA	25–27
NORDMENDE	10
ORION	37
PHILIPS	05, 06
PHONOLA	31, 33
PIONEER	38
PYE	05, 06
RADIOLA	05, 06
SABA	10
SALORA	26
SAMSUNG	31, 32
SANSUI	05, 31, 33
SANYO	21
SBR	06
SCHNEIDER	05, 06, 29, 30, 31
SELECO	06, 25
SHARP	18

Manufacturer	Code
SIEMENS	09
SINUDYNE	05, 06, 33
SONY	08
TELEFUNKEN	10–14
THOMSON	10, 15
TOSHIBA	16
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE	05, 06

Before Use

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Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with the Q Link Function

Connections and preparations for a TV equipped with the “Q Link”°1 function and equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket. For the connections and preparations 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.

Be sure to keep both the TV and VCR switched off until all connections have been made. For your safety, be sure not to connect or handle the equipment with wet hands.

AC Input socket m

AC mains lead (supplied)

		Aerial (not supplied)
		Aerial Input
		socket l
	21-pin Scart	Aerial lead
	socket n
		(not supplied)

Aerial Input socket

TV with Q Link function (not supplied)

Aerial Output socket r

	RF coaxial cable	21-pin Scart
	(supplied)
		socket

Fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied)

To AC mains socket

Hints:

≥If the TV set is equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket that features Y/C signal separation, set the Normal/S-Video Output switch p to “S-VIDEO OUT” to record or play back with high picture quality and use a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to connect the VCR to the TV.

≥Q Link is an advanced system that offers a range of convenient functions such as automatic copying of the tuning position of all available TV stations (in the same order as they are programmed on the TV) into your VCR’s memory (this is called Download) if you connect the VCR to your TV with a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied). Depending on the manufacturer, the equivalent of the Q Link function has a different name and may not work exactly the same.

°1 “Q Link” is a registered trademark of Panasonic. °2 “DATA LOGIC” is a registered trademark of Metz. °3 “Easy Link” is a registered trademark of Philips. °4 “Megalogic” is a registered trademark of Grundig. °5 “SMARTLINK” is a registered trademark of Sony.

For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

≥Unlike in most commercially sold 21-pin Scart cables, in fully-wired 21-pin Scart cables all 21 pins of one plug are connected to the matching pin of the plug on the other end of the cable. This type of cable is necessary for the Preset Download function to work.

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Preset Download Function

The Preset Download function automatically copies the tuning position of all available TV stations into the VCR’s memory when you connect the VCR using a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable to a TV equipped with the Q Link function.

To Simultaneously Set Up this VCR with a New TV

Perform the following operation steps exactly as described to ensure that the Preset Download function works correctly.

√First of all, make sure that the VCR is switched off.

1Switch the TV on.

The TV starts to tune all available TV stations and to adjust the clock.

(This is called Auto Setup function.)

√When the TV has finished its own auto setup, the VCR is automatically switched on, and the downloading of the setup data from the TV to the VCR starts. (Applicable to TVs with “Q Link” or “DATA LOGIC” function)

On Screen Display

Download

Download in

progress,

please wait.

Position 67

Indication during downloading

If your TV is equipped with the “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” function, the Country setting menu appears on the TV screen before downloading.

	Press the Cursor buttons	Country
	(3421) R to select the	Deutschland	Polska
	desired country. Then, press the
		Česká Rep.	Россия
		Magyarország	others
	OK button T and the
		Menu for Country setting
	downloading automatically starts.

√ The VCR’s Auto Setup			VCR display
(Downloading) is complete		CVC	SP
when the programme
position and the current
time appear in the VCR	Programme		Indication when the
display.	position		current time is 16:45

Note:

≥If you accidentally switch on the VCR before the TV, downloading of the setup data from the TV may not be performed correctly. In this case, follow the operation steps below.

1Wait until the Auto Setup is complete on both the TV and the VCR.

2Press the MENU button U to display the OSD Main menu on the TV screen.

3Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Tuning” and then “Download”.

4Press the OK button T twice. Downloading of the setup data from the TV to the VCR starts.

5When the programme position and the current time appear in the VCR display, downloading is complete.

Hint:

≥If you use a Panasonic TV and perform the operation step 1, starting the downloading of the setup data will automatically display the “Download” indication. However, in case of a TV of another make, the “Download” indication may not appear. In this case, select the AV input on your TV if you want to see the “Download” indication.

To Set Up this VCR with a TV Already in								Up
Use
								Setting
1	Switch the TV on.
2	Select the AV input on your TV.							and
3	Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.
4	Press the VCR-ON/OFF button							Connecting
	1 to switch the VCR on.			Download
				Download in
	Downloading of the setup data
				progress,
	starts automatically. (Applicable			please wait.
				Position	67
	to TVs with “Q Link” or “DATA
	LOGIC” function)		Indication during downloading
	If your TV is equipped with the “Easy Link”,
	“Megalogic”or “SMARTLINK” function, the Country
	setting menu appears on the TV screen before
	downloading.
	Press the Cursor buttons
				Country
	(3421) R to select the			Deutschland		Polska
	desired country. Then, press the			Česká Rep.		Россия
				Magyarország		others
	OK button T and the
				Menu for Country setting
	downloading automatically
	starts.
√	When the programme			CVC		SP
	position and the current time
	appear in the VCR display,
	the VCR’s Auto Setup	Programme			Indication when the
	(Downloading) is complete.
		position			current time is 16:45

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Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped with the Q Link Function

Method 1. If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21-pin Scart cable, then follow the steps below. (AV Connection)

AC Input socket m

AC Mains lead (supplied)

Aerial (not supplied)
Aerial Input
socket l
21-pin Scart	Aerial lead
socket n
	(not supplied)
		TV (not supplied)
	Aerial Input
	socket
Aerial Output
socket r
21Scart cable to AV1
(not supplied)		21-pin Scart
		socket
RF Coaxial cable (supplied)
≥Must be connected to		To AC Mains socket
watch TV channels even if
21-pin Scart cable is used
to connect VCR to TV.

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 14).

	Aerial (not supplied)
	Aerial Input
	socket l
	Aerial lead
	(not supplied)
AC Input	Aerial Input
socket m	socket
	Aerial Output
	socket r
	RF Coaxial cable (supplied)
	≥Must be connected to
AC Mains lead	watch TV channels.
(supplied)	If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using only RF coaxial cable, then follow the
or Method 2.	steps below. (RF Connection)
	TV (not supplied)

To AC Mains socket

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 15).

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or Method 3. If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using AV cable, then follow the steps below.

Aerial Input
socket l	Aerial (not supplied)
Video Output
socket k	Audio Input sockets
Aerial lead	Video Input socket	TV (not supplied)
(not supplied)
	Aerial Input socket

	AC Input socket m		RF Coaxial cable
	Audio Output
		Aerial Output	(supplied)
	sockets q
		socket r

AC Mains lead

AV cable (not supplied)

(supplied)

To AC Mains socket

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 14).

Connecting and Setting Up

or Method 4. If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using S-Video cable, then follow the steps below. (S-Video Connection)

	Aerial Input		Aerial (not supplied)
	socket l
	S-Video Output
	socket j
			Aerial lead
			(not supplied)	Audio Input sockets
	AC Input socket m		Aerial Input socket
	Audio Output	Aerial Output	RF Coaxial cable
	sockets q	socket r
			(supplied)
			S-Video cable
			(not supplied)

TV with S-Video Input socket (not supplied)

AC Mains lead	Audio cables (not supplied)	S-Video
(supplied)		Input socket

To AC Mains socket

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 14).

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If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1, 3, or 4 follow the operations explained below.

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. If the tuning and time/date settings are not correct, performing timer recordings is not possible.

≥When “Россия” (Russia) is selected in the Country setting menu, the names of TV stations may not be correctly displayed and the Auto Clock Setting does not work.

1Switch the TV on.

2Select the AV input on your TV.

3Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

	4 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button	On Screen Display
	1 to switch the VCR on.	Country
		Deutschland	Polska
	The Country setting menu
		Česká Rep.	Россия
	appears on the TV screen.	Magyarország	others
		Menu for Country setting

5Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select the country where you are using the VCR.

6Press the OK button T and the VCR’s Auto Setup automatically starts and tunes all available TV stations and also sets the clock. This takes about 5 minutes.

7When the indication shown on the right appears on the VCR display, the Auto Setup is complete.

Auto-Setup

Auto-Setup

in progress,

please wait.

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Indication during Auto Setup

VCR display

CVC	SP

Programme	Indication when the
position	current time is 16:45

8Press the MENU button U for more than 5 seconds so that the RF output channel number appears on the VCR display.

The initial setting is channel 38.

9Press the Numeric button “0” 2 so that the displayed RF output channel number changes to “– –”.

Indication when the RF output channel is 38 (example)

Indication after changing the RF output channel to “– –”

10 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

√To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

Press the EXIT button S.

When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished:

1Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to set the correct time and date.

2Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

3Press the EXIT button S to exit the On Screen Display.

To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup Function

1Press the MENU button U to display the OSD Main menu on the TV screen.

2Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Tuning” and “Manual” in this order.

3Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV stations and confirm that all available TV stations have been set correctly.

	Main menu
	Timer record
	Tape Library		Manual
	Display		Auto-Setup Restart
	Tuning		Download
	Clock
			Shipping condition
	Functions
	Language
	Country
	Satellite

Tuning

	Pos Name		Ch	Pos Name			Ch
	1	ARD	1		11	ORB	35
2		ZDF	2	12		RTL+	4
3		N3	19	13		SAT1	5
4		HR3	26	14		s s s s s	s s s
5		BR3	18	15		s s s s s	s s s
6		RB3	3	16		s s s s s	s s s
7		SFB3	36	17		s s s s s	s s s
8		SW3	29	18		s s s s s	s s s
9		WDR3	17	19		s s s s s	s s s
10		MDR3	32	20		s s s s s	s s s

List of tuned TV stations (example)

4 Press the EXIT button S to exit the On Screen Display.

When the station names and/or channel numbers have not been set correctly, or you want to change them:

See page 42 for details.

When no station has been set, confirm all connections of the VCR again and restart the Auto Setup.

(See page 47 for details.)

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If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 2, follow the operations explained below.

To be able to watch the VCR picture on the TV, RF connection requires the video playback channel to be set on the TV.

≥When “Россия” (Russia) is selected in the Country setting menu, the names of TV stations may not be correctly displayed and the Auto Clock Setting does not work.

1Switch the TV on.

2Select an unoccupied programme position (which is not tuned to a TV station).

If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programme position “0”.

3Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

4Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to switch the VCR on.

5 Press the MENU button U for	VCR display
more than 5 seconds.
The number of the RF output
channel appears on the VCR
display.	Indication when the RF output
The initial setting is	channel is 38 (example)
channel 38.

6Tune your TV until the test pattern shown on the right appears on the TV screen. Now, the setting of the RF output channel is complete.

≥As the tuning method differs depending on the TV you are using, refer to your TV’s operating instructions for details about tuning.

On Screen Display

Panasonic

VCR

Ch:38

Indication of the test pattern

7Press the OK button T. The Country setting menu appears on the TV screen.

8Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select the country where you are using the VCR.

9Press the OK button T and the VCR’s Auto Setup automatically starts and tunes all available TV stations and also sets the clock. This takes about 5 minutes.

10When the indication shown on the right appears on the VCR display, the Auto Setup is complete.

Country

Deutschland	Polska
Česká Rep.	Россия
Magyarország	others

Menu for Country setting

Auto-Setup

Auto-Setup

in progress,

please wait.

Ch 21

Indication during Auto Setup

	CVC	SP
Programme		Indication when the
position		current time is 16:45

√To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

Press the EXIT button S.

When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished:

See page 14.

RF select:

Set the VCR’s RFC system the same as the TV system of the connected TV. (See page 51.)

	To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been		Up
	Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup
			Setting
	Function
	See page 14.
	If the Picture on the TV’s Video Playback		and
	Channel Is Distorted
	If, after setup, you select the video playback channel		Connecting
	on the TV and view a TV programme on a programme
	position selected on the VCR, some interference may occur
	in certain cases. If this happens, you can minimise the
	distortion by changing the RF output channel on the VCR to
	another number. Follow the operations below.
	1 Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.
	2 Press the MENU button U for more than 5 seconds.
	The number of the RF output channel appears on the
	VCR display.
	The initial setting is channel 38.
	Indication when the RF output
	channel is 38 (example)

3Press the Numeric buttons 2 to change the RF output channel.

Enter a channel number which differs by 2 or 3 from the one initially set number. For example, as the original number is 38, enter 41.

Indication after changing the RF output channel to 41 (example)

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

Note When You Have Changed the RF Output Channel:

After changing the RF output channel to a different number, be sure to retune your TV to the VCR’s new RF output channel. (For details about tuning, refer to your TV’s operating instructions.)

1Press the MENU button U for more than 5 seconds.

2When the test pattern shown

on the right appears sharp	Panasonic
	VCR
and clear on the TV screen,	Ch:41
the tuning is complete.
	Test pattern indication

3 Press the EXIT button S to exit the On Screen Display.

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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 27.

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.

On Screen Display

VCR display

Checking tape number...

Please wait !

As soon as you insert the cassette, playback starts and the cassette number appears on the VCR display for several seconds. However, the cassette number and the cassette’s contents (recorded programmes)

do not appear on the On Screen Display.

(When loading cassette No. 5.)

When inserting a cassette that was recorded on this VCR:

When the Cassette Number Check is completed, the cassette number and the cassette’s contents (recorded programmes) appear on the On Screen Display, and the cassette number appears on the VCR display.

Content of tape: 5	Page 1/2
Title	Date/Category
Football	We	5.04.00
	Sports
ZDF (18:58)	We	19.04.00
	News
¢¢¢03 (19:08) Ch 3	Sa	29.04.00
	Movies
¢¢¢¢¢(19:18)	Fr	12.05.00
	Music

(When loading cassette No. 5.)

To select a	To perform playback
programme	without making use
on the	of the Tape Library
inserted	functions, recording
cassette	or some other
and start	function, press the
playback,	EXIT button S to
see page	make the Tape

28.Library indications disappear, and then operate the VCR for the desired function. Pressing the EXIT button S is necessary even if the TV is not turned on.

The cassette number and tape contents are not displayed for the following types of cassettes:

a.New (never used) cassettes.

b.Cassettes recorded on another VCR.

c.Cassettes whose cassette number was deleted from the Library data.

d.Certain other kinds of cassettes.

e.Cassettes which do not have a programme recorded for at least 15 munites.

(25 minutes in the EP mode)

In the above cases, the following indications appear:

Tape ID could not be detected

(This indication appears for	(This indication appears for
several seconds.)	several seconds.)

To perform playback, recording or some other function, operate the VCR for the desired function.

If you want to cancel the Cassette Number Check midway:

Press the Play I, Stop 9, EJECT Z or VCR-ON/OFF button 1 after the check has started.

≥No Tape Library data appears if you cancel the Cassette Number Check. (See page 28.)

≥If you cancel the Cassette Number Check midway and then preform recording, a different cassette number may additionally be recorded on the cassette. However, this VCR will automatically cancel the added cassette number(s) when you play back the tape from the beginning.

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Playback

Preparations

≥Confirm that the VCR is on.

≥Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

≥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 16.)

For Normal Playback:

VCR display

Press the Play button I.

Notes:

≥Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5 minutes.

≥During playback function other than normal playback, horizontal noise bars may appear in the picture, the colour of the picture may be unstable, or the picture may be otherwise distorted.

When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, the picture may be in black and white.

When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture and the sound may be distorted.

However, these are not malfunctions.

For Cue Playback:

During playback, tap the Fast Forward button H.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button I. ≥ If you press and hold down the Fast

Forward button H, cue playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed.

For Review Playback:

During playback, tap the Rewind button 8.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the Play button I.

≥ If you press and hold down the Rewind button 8, review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed.

For Still Playback:

During playback, press the Pause/Slow button 7.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the Play button I or the Pause/Slow button 7.

For Slow Playback:

During playback, keep the Pause/Slow button 7 pressed for 2 seconds or more.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the Play button I.

Fast-forwarding or Rewinding the Tape:

To fast-forward the tape:

Press the Fast Forward button H in the stop mode.

To rewind the tape:

Press the Rewind button 8 in the stop mode.

≥To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding, press the Stop button

9.

≥To briefly view the picture during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press and hold down the corresponding button.

To Stop Playback

Press the Stop button 9.

To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly

Press the Play button I on the remote control for more than

Playback

5 seconds.

End of

The “R” indication appears on the On Screen Display.

≥ If “OSD” is set to “OFF” (See page 49), the “R” indication

will not appear in repeat playback mode.

Beginning of Tape

Recorded Part

Repeat Playback

Control Signal

PLAY

Interruption

R

0:00.29

(at least 5 sec.)

Indication of the Repeat

Playback mode

REWIND

To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode:

Press the Stop button 9.

To Rewind the Tape a Little to View the Same Scene Again (Replay Function)

If you want to view the same scene again, for example because you could not catch clearly what a person said, simply press the REPLAY button 4, to rewind the tape a little from its present position and play it back again.

The direction in which the tape is rewound depends on what playback mode the VCR is in when you press the REPLAY button 4.

≥If you press the REPLAY button 4 when the VCR is in the stop, rewind, fast-forward, slow playback, or standby (Off) mode, the Replay function does not work.

During Normal Playback, Cue Playback and Still Playback:

When you press the REPLAY button 4, the VCR switches over to the review playback mode for a few seconds and then resumes normal playback.

During Review Playback:

When you press the REPLAY button 4, the VCR briefly switches over to Cue playback and then plays back at normal speed in forward direction from the point where the REPLAY button 4 was pressed.

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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.

To Activate the Playback Off Timer Function:

During normal playback, press the Play button I on the VCR for more than 2 seconds to put the VCR in the Playback Off Timer mode.

After that, press the Play button I on the VCR repeatedly until the desired playback duration is displayed on the VCR display.

≥Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication in the following order:

Counter display		30	60
(normal playback mode)		(min.)	(min.)
240	180		120
(min.)	(min.)		(min.)

To Stop Midway:

Press the Stop button 9.

To Play Back NTSC Video Cassettes on Your PAL TV

(Quasi-NTSC Playback Function)

This VCR allows playback of tapes recorded in the NTSC system on a normal PAL system TV with the same operations as usual.

On some TVs, however, the playback picture may roll up or down.

≥If your TV has a V-HOLD control or equivalent adjustment function, use it to try to stop the picture movement.

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 button I.

VCR-off Playback

When the VCR is off, an inserted cassette can be played back by pressing the Play button I.

Auto Rewind

When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

≥This function does not work during timer recording and OTR.

Automatic Switching Off and Ejection

When the VCR is switched off, and inserted cassette can be ejected simply by pressing the EJECT button Z. The VCR will eject the cassette and automatically turn itself off again.

To Eject the Video Cassette Using the Remote Control

Keep pressing the Stop button 9 for at least 3 seconds.

To Ensure High Playback Picture

Quality (3D DNR Function)

To activate the 3-Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction

(3D DNR) function, press the 3D DNR button g, so that the 3D DNR lamp is lit.

≥When the 3D DNR function is activated, the 3D DNR lamp is lit.

≥We recommend that you leave this function activated for normal use of the VCR. However, when performing editing, press the 3D DNR button g to turn this function off so that the 3D DNR lamp is not lit, to ensure editing with optimal picture quality.

≥The 3D DNR function does not work during playback of a video cassette recorded in the NTSC system and MESECAM system.

To Ensure a Stable and Shake-

Free Playback Picutre Quality

(TBC Function)

TBC stands for Time Base Corrector.

This function improves the horizontal shaking and the stable distortion in the vertical lines which tend to take place when tapes are played back.

≥When the TBC function is activated, the TBC lamp is lit.

≥We recommend that you leave this function activated for normal use of the VCR.

≥The TBC function does not work during playback of a video cassette recorded in the NTSC system.

≥When you cannot ensure high playback picture quality, press the TBC button ` to cancel this function so that the TBC lamp is turned off.

≥When switching the TBC function, the picture and the sound may be distorted.

However, these are not malfunctions.

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