Panasonic NV-HS830, NV-HS880 User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions Bedienungsanleitung

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Model No.

NV-HS880 Series NV-HS830 Series

Contents Page

Warning and Important Information 2

Controls and Components 3

Menu Operation 4

VCR Operation 4

TV Operation 4

Connecting and Setting up 5

Playback 9

Recording 10

EJECT

Satellite or Digital Receiver 12

Connecting a Stereo Amplifier 13

Connecting a Decoder 13

Timer Recording 14

Intelligent Timer Function 16

Search Functions 17

Editing 17

Manual Tuning 18

Setting the VCR’s Clock 20

Various Settings 20

Other Function 22

Before Requesting Service 23

Index 25

Specifications 26

VQT9606

Please read through all these operating instructions (especially the safety information) before connecting or operating the video cassette recorder, or adjusting any settings.

Bevor Sie den Videorekorder anschließen, in Betrieb nehmen oder irgendwelche Einstellungen daran vornehmen, lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte vollständig durch (insbesondere die Sicherheitshinweise).

Warning and Important Information

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

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

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.

For your safety

Do not remove outer cover. Touching internal parts of the VCR is dangerous, and may seriously damage it. To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned.

Notes:

• 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.

• 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.

Conserve the environment

See [Power save] of page 20.

Disposal of old equipment

Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not be disposed of as domestic waste, but in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Cautions before you operate this VCR

Avoid:

• Humidity and dust.

• Extreme heat such as direct sunlight.

• Magnets or electromagnetic objects.

• Touching internal parts of the VCR.

• Water or some other liquid.

• Lightning. (Disconnect the aerial plug from the VCR during lightning storms.)

• Anything heavy on the VCR.

• Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands.

• Using a cell phone near the VCR because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.

Do:

• Wipe the VCR with a clean and dry cloth.

• Install the VCR in a horizontal position.

• Keep the VCR, TV and other equipment switched off until you have finished all connections.

Condensation may form in the following cases:

• 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.

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.

Standard Accessories 1 pc. RF Coaxial cable 1 pc. Remote Control

NV-HS880Series: N2QAKB000040 NV-HS830Series: N2QAKB000022 or

N2QAKB000027 2 pcs. R6 size batteries 1 pc. AC mains lead

If the front panel comes off

1) Insert the panel as show in the illustration.

2) Ensure the panel is parallel to the unit, then press firmly

down and in on the levers until they click into place.

3) Check that the panel now moves correctly.

• If it does not, remove it and repeat the above procedure.

Front panel

A half-mirror is used in the front panel. Characters (tape counter, etc.) indicated in the display may be illegible depending on environmental brightness and light reflections.

Maintenance

When the half-mirror on the front panel gets dirty with fingerprints or dust, wipe it with lens cleaner for eyeglasses or cloth taking care not to damage the mirror.

Controls and Components

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LIBRARY/SEARCH

INDEX

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(1) [VCR-ON/OFF]/[TV-ON/OFF] (2) [Numeric] (3) [AV/INPUT SELECT] (4) [LIBRARY/SEARCH] (5) [REPLAY] (6) [STILL ALBUM] (7) [MENU] (8) [Rewind] (9) [Stop] (10) [ON] (11) [DATE] (12) [CH] (13) [CANCEL] (14) [PROG./CHECK] (15) [I-TIMER] (16) [VCR 1/2] (#p. 21)

(For NV-HS880 Series)

(17) [AUDIO] (18) [OSD/DISPLAY] (19) [RESET]

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.

(20) [TIMER] (21) [SP/LP/EP] (22) [OFF] (23) [VCR/TV] (24) [OK] (25) [Fast Forward]

(35) [AV LINK/TV ASPECT] (36) [DIRECT TV REC] (37) [Teletext] (38) [Cursor] (39) Infra-red Remote Control Receiver

window

(40) [3D DNR]

(For NV-HS880 Series)

(41) Cassette compartment (42) [EJECT] (43) Illumination strip

(For NV-HS880 Series)

(44) S-VIDEO IN socket (AV3) (45) VIDEO IN socket (AV3) (46) AUDIO IN socket (AV3) (47) [A.DUB]

(For NV-HS880 Series)

(48) [EXT LINK] (49) CVC (CVC Super) indicator (50) VCR display (51) [REC/OTR] (52) [Pause/Still] (53) VIDEO OUT socket (54) S-VIDEO OUT socket (55) AC Input socket (56) AV1 21-pin Scart socket (57) AV2 21-pin Scart socket (58) [NORMAL/S-VIDEO OUT/SORTIE] (59) AUDIO OUT socket (60) RF IN socket (61) RF OUT socket

(26) [Play] (27) [EXIT] (28) [REC] (29) [Pause/Slow] (30) [SV/V+] ([ShowView])

It may be displayed [ShowView] on some Remote Controls.

(31) [INDEX] (32) [VOLUME] (33) [Channel]/[TRACKING/V-LOCK] (34) [TV/TEXT]

Menu Operation

[Cursor] (38)

To select items on the menu.

[MENU] (7)

To display the Main menu.

[EXIT] (27)

To exit the menu.

[OK] (24)

To confirm or store the selection.

VCR Operation

When you want to operate the VCR, set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [VCR].

[VCR-ON/OFF] (1)

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

[Numeric] (2)

To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR. Example: 9:

19:

To enter a S

To enter numbers for various settings.

[AV LINK] (35)

To switch the TV from normal TV reception over to the video playback channel (AV input) (and vice versa).

HOW

IEW

number.

TV Operation

When you want to operate the TV, set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [TV].

[TV-ON/OFF] (1)

To switch the TV on from standby mode or vice versa. On some TVs it is only possible to switch the TV to standby mode with this button, but not on. In this case, try to turn the TV on with one of the following buttons:

[Numeric] (2) [AV] (3) [Channel] (33)

[Numeric] (2)

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

[AV] (3)

To select the desired AV input on the TV.

[Channel] (33)

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

[TV ASPECT] (35)

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

[VOLUME] (32)

To adjust the volume of the TV.

[TV/TEXT] (34)

To switch between normal TV mode and teletext mode.

[Teletext] (37)

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.

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV

(For NV-HS830 Series)

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 Panasonic TVs can not be operated using this remote control.

(For NV-HS880 Series)

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.

1) Set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [TV].

2) Look up your TV’s manufacturer in the list of TVs

compatible with the VCR’s remote control.

3) While keeping the [TV-ON/OFF] (1) pressed, use the

[Numeric] (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

4) Check 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.

List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control

[Brand] [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

[Brand] [Code]

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

SIEMENS 09

SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33

SONY 08

TELEFUNKEN 10–14

THOMSON 10, 15

TOSHIBA 16

WHITE WESTINGHOUSE

05, 06

Connecting and Setting up

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV equipped with the [Q Link] For a TV equipped with the [DATA LOGIC] [Megalogic] Scart socket, also read from this page. For details about the connections, also read TV’s operating instructions.

1 AV1 21-pin Scart socket 2 Normal/S-Video Output 3 Aerial Input socket 4 Aerial Output socket 5 Aerial (not supplied) 6 Aerial lead (not supplied) 7 TV equipped with the Q Link (not supplied) 8 Aerial Input socket 9 21-pin Scart socket 10 RF Coaxial cable (supplied) 11 Fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied)

Hints:

• Q Link is an advanced system that offers a range of convenient

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

• If the TV set is equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket that features

function, then follow the steps.

or [SMARTLINK]*5 function and with a 21-pin

, [Easy Link]*3,

1 2

functions such as automatic copying of the tuning position of all available TV stations 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.

[Q Link] is a registered trademark of Panasonic.

[DATA LOGIC] is a registered trademark of Metz.

[Easy Link] is a registered trademark of Philips.

[Megalogic] is a registered trademark of Grundig.

[SMARTLINK] is a registered trademark of Sony.

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.

Y/C signal separation, set the [Normal/S-Video Output] switch on the rear panel to [S-VIDEO OUT] so that you can play back with high picture quality and use a fully-wired (not supplied) to connect the VCR to the TV.

21-pin Scart cable

Preset Download (To Simultaneously Set Up this VCR with a New TV)

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

1) Switch the TV on. The TV starts to tune all available TV stations and to adjust the clock.

• 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

Download

Download in progress, please wait.

Position 67

starts. (Applicable to TVs with [Q Link] or [DATA LOGIC] function)

If your TV is equipped with the [Easy Link], [Megalogic] or [SMARTLINK] function, the Country setting menu appears on the TV screen. Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to select the desired country and the

Country

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[OK] (24).

• The downloading automatically starts.

When the indication appears on the VCR display, the downloading is complete.

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.

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

2) Press the [MENU] (7) to display the Main menu on the TV screen.

3) Press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select [Tuning] and then [Download].

4) Press the [OK] (24) twice. Downloading of the setup data from the TV to the VCR starts.

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

Hints:

• If you use a Panasonic TV, 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.

• If you select [Schweiz], [Suisse] or [Svizzera] on the Country

setting menu, the other setting menu appears automatically to let you set [Power save] to [ON]. In this setting, the VCR’s power consumption is minimised when it is off (Standby mode). To turn the VCR on, keep the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) pressed on the VCR main unit, not with the remote control.

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Preset Download (To Set Up this VCR with a TV Already in Use)

1) Switch the TV on.

2) Select the AV input on your TV.

3) Set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [VCR].

4) Press the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to

switch the VCR on. Downloading of the setup data starts automatically. (Applicable

Download

Download in progress, please wait.

Position 67

to TVs with [Q Link] or [DATA LOGIC] function)

If your TV is equipped with the [Easy Link], [Megalogic] or [SMARTLINK] function, the Country setting menu appears on the TV screen. Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to select the desired country and the [OK]

Country

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Ελλάδα

France Italia Nederland Norge

(24). The downloading automatically starts.

• When the indication appears on the VCR display, the downloading is complete.

Hint:

If you select [Schweiz], [Suisse] or [Svizzera] on the Country setting menu, the other setting menu appears automatically to let you set [Power save] to [ON]. In this setting, the VCR’s power consumption is minimised when it is off (Standby mode). To turn the VCR on, keep the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) pressed on the VCR main unit, not with the remote control.

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If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21-pin Scart cable, then follow the steps. (AV Connection) RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch TV channels even if 21-pin Scart cable is used to connect VCR to TV.

1 2

1 AV1 21-pin Scart socket 2 Normal/S-Video Output 3 Aerial Input socket 4 Aerial Output socket 5 Aerial (not supplied) 6 Aerial lead (not supplied)

7 TV (not supplied) 8 Aerial Input socket 9 21-pin Scart socket 10 RF Coaxial cable (supplied) 11 Fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable

(not supplied)

Hint:

• 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 on the rear panel to [S-VIDEO OUT] so that you can play back with high picture quality and use a fully-wired

21-pin Scart cable

(not supplied) to connect the VCR to the TV.

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using S-Video cable, then follow the steps. (S-Video Connection) RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch TV channels.

1 S-Video Output socket 2 Audio Output socket 3 Aerial Input socket 4 Aerial Output socket 5 Aerial (not supplied) 6 Aerial lead (not supplied) 7 TV with S-Video Input socket

(not supplied)

8 Aerial Input socket 9 S-Video Input socket 10 Audio Input socket 11 Audio cables (not supplied) 12 S-Video cable (not supplied) 13 RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

Auto Setup Function

The Auto Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations and sets the VCR’s clock to the current date and time.

1) Press the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to

turn on the VCR. The Country setting menu appears on the TV screen.

2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421.

Select the country where you are

Country

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Ελλάδα

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using the VCR.

3) Press the [OK] (24).

The VCR’s Auto Setup automatically starts and tunes all

Auto-Setup

Country Tuning

available TV stations and also sets the clock. This takes about 5 minutes. When the indication appears on the VCR display, the Auto Setup is complete.

4) Press the [MENU] (7) for more

than 5 seconds. The RF output channel number appears on the VCR display. The initial setting is channel 36.

5) Press the [Numeric] (2) [0].

The displayed RF output channel number changes to [– –].

6) Press the [OK] (24) to conclude the setting.

To cancel the Auto Setup before it has finished

Press the [EXIT] (27).

When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished

1) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to set the correct time

and date.

2) Press the [OK] (24) to conclude the setting.

To confirm that the TV stations have been tuned correctly by the Auto Setup function

See page 18.

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

See page 19.

When the station names and/or channel numbers have not been set correctly

See page 18.

Hint:

• If you select [Schweiz], [Suisse] or [Svizzera] on the Country setting menu, the other setting menu appears automatically to let you set [Power save] to [ON]. In this setting, the VCR’s power consumption is minimised when it is off (Standby mode). To turn the VCR on, keep the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) pressed on the VCR main unit, not with the remote control.

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If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using only RF coaxial cable, then follow the steps. (RF Connection) RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch TV channels.

When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished

1) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to set the correct time

and date.

2) Press the [OK] (24) to conclude the setting.

1 Aerial Input socket 2 Aerial Output socket 3 Aerial (not supplied) 4 Aerial lead (not supplied)

1) Press the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to

turn on the VCR and tune your TV until the Country setting menu appears on the TV screen.

2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421.

Select the country where you are

05 TV (not supplied) 06 Aerial Input socket 07 RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

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using the VCR.

3) Press the [OK] (24).

The VCR’s Auto Setup automatically starts and tunes all available TV stations and also sets the clock. This takes about 5 minutes.

• When the indication appears on the VCR display, the Auto Setup is complete.

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To confirm that the TV stations have been tuned correctly by the Auto Setup function

See page 18

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

See page 19.

When the station names and/or channel numbers have not been set correctly

See page 18.

Hint:

If, after setup, the picture on the video playback channel is distorted, change the RF output channel on the VCR to another number.

1) Press the [MENU] (7) for more

than 5 seconds. The RF output channel number appears on the VCR display. The initial setting is channel 36.

2) Press the [Numeric] (2).

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 36, enter 39.

Retune your TV to the VCR’s new RF output channel.

3) Press the [OK] (24) to conclude the setting.

To cancel the Auto Setup before it has finished

Press the [EXIT] (27).

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