Panasonic NV-HS950AM User Manual

Operating Instructions

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-HS950AM

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Before attempWr>g to connect, operate els' adju^ ti^

^ product, please read these iristrudtions completely.

MULTt-lfiréUlGENt CÓNfioi

Dear Customer

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

We would particuiariy advise that you carefuliy study the Operating instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions.

Auto Tuning

G-Code Programming System

Programming is now easier than ever: simply enter the G-Code number provided in the programme schedule column carried by newspapers and magazines.

•G-code is a trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The G-code system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Crystal View Control

CVC circuit for automatic tape calibration and optimizing of playback characteristics.

During playback the contrast of tapes recorded with good

level is automatically optimized.

On Screen Display

Auto-setup in progress,

Auto Tuning is completed.

All broadcasting stations that can be received in the area are automatically tuned and sotred in memory.

•Dont’t turn off the VCR halfway.

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.

Description

Controls and Connection Sockets

Infra-red Remote Controller ............................................. 8

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WARNING

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

Remarks

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

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 be not reproduced in normal colour.

When cassettes recorded on a SECAM

3. VCR or SECAM pre-recorded cassettes are played back on this VCR, the picture

is reproduced in black and white.

This VCR is not designed for use in

France, where a SECAM VCR should be used instead.

Setting Up

Connections ...................................................................... 12

Tuning the TV to your VCR .............................................. 16

Auto Setup

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Various Settings

Storing TV Broadcasts into your VCR.......................... 18

Setting the Clock of your VCR Settings Using On Screen Display Setting the Remote Controller

for Operation of your TV

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Basic Operations

Playback

Manual Recording ........................................................... 29

•One-Touch Recording (OTR)

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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.

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.

Advanced Operations

Timer Recording

•G-Code Programming

• Using the Remote Controller........................................... 33

• Using On Screen Display

Other Functions

Editing............................................................................... 38

•Assembly Editing.............................................................. 38

• Audio Dubbing................................................................. 39

• Insert Editing .................................................................. 41

•One-Touch-Editing

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Helpful Hints

Before Requesting Service Precautions

Specifications................................................................... 47

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Controls and Connection Sockets

This gives a detailed explanation of th^ function of each button, switch and connection socket.

POWER 6/1 (VCR 6)

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

AUDIO REC LEVEL

To adjust the recording level to p4ak at +4 dB on the recording level indicator. |

EJECT

To eject a video cassette.

EDIT

OFF: ON:

© TBC

For normal use of the VCR. Select this position when editing. The picture quality is set to a status which is suited to editing. ■

•The 3D DNR function ceases to work.

•The TBC does not function during slow playback or still-picture playback.

•This must be set to ON vyhen performing editing operations using jhe VITC code.

PHONES LEVEL

For adjusting the volume level of connected stereo headphones.

When the tape in the cassette is loose or damaged, or when the tape movement is un$table during recording or playback, the playback picture may shake from side to side and the picture may become distorted. In this case, activate th^ Time Base Corrector by setting the TBC Switdh to ON, and the picture will become stable and thq shaking will be minimized.

• For normal use, set the TBC Swjtch to OFF.

• During playback, the picture may shake vertically or horizontally. In such a case, set the TBC Switch to OFF.

•This function wilt not work during NTSC playback.

O s-vHs

When recording on an S-VHS cassette tape, select the desired recording format with this switch. ON: The recording will be made in the S-VHS

format.

•The S-VHS indicator lights up.

OFF: The recording will be made in the VHS format.

•The S-VHS indicator does not light up.

(It is possible to make a recording on an S-VHS cassette tape in the VHS format, for example, in order to play back the tape on another VHS VCR.)

•When using VHS cassettes, the recording is made in the VHS format irrespective of the position to which this switch is set.

•When a tape which was recorded in the S-VHS format is played back on a conventional VHS VCR, it is not possible to obtain playback picture.

© AUDIO IN (AV3)

To connect the audio cable to a movie camera or to another VCR.

Lights up when the S-VHS format.

When the 3D DNR function is on, this indicator is lit.

0 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver Window © Cassette Compartment

Insert a video cassette here.

To select the required programme position (TV station).

These buttons can also be used for tracking

adjustment and vertical locking adjustment. See page 9.

(D REC/OTR

To start a recording.

For One-Touch Recording (OTR).

0 II (PAUSE/STILL)

In the stop mode: Still picture (Jog/Shuttle mode). During playback:

•By pressing: Still picture. “QD” is lit. (Jog/Shuttle mode).

During recording: Interrupts recording.

■ (STOP)

To stop any playback or recording.

► (PLAY)

To start playback. “[>” is lit.

For the repeat playback function.

S-VIDEO IN (AV3)

To connect the S-Video cable to a movie camera or to another VCR that has a S-Video output socket.

• If the S-Video cable is connected, other video input (AV3) is automatically switched off.

PHONES

To connect stereo headphones.

VIDEO IN (AV3)

To connect the video cable to a movie camera or to another VCR.

0 MIC

To connect the microphone for recording. Once connected, this socket has priority.

To connect the synchro connection cord {VW-K10E/ VW-K1E) to a movie camera or another VCR

equipped with synchronized editing capability. To connect a movie camera or another VCR equipped with LANC socket for One-Touch-Editing.

0 AV3 Selector

When Recording via the AV3 sockets on the front panel or rear panel, set this switch to FRONT or

REAR.

0 Standby Indicator

This indicator is lit when the VCR is turned off or the

VCR is timer recording standby mode.

0 AUDIO DUB Indicator

This indicator is lit when the audio dubbing is performed.

0 INSERT Indicator

This indicator is lit when the insert editing is

performed.

0 CVC Indicator

This indicator is lit when the power is ON.

0 Display 0 TIMER REC

To turn the timer recording function on and off.

ID is lit or not lit.

Once operating timer recording function, the normal VCR operation is not possible unless this button is set to off.

© COUNTER 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.

0 AUDIO DUB

To set up the VCR for audio dubbing.

0 INSERT

To set up the VCR for insert editing.

0 3DDNR

ON: Using the 3D DNR function, playback is

performed in the state which achieves optimum picture quality in light of characteristics of a tape.

•The 3D DNR indicator is lit.

•This control should normally be left in the ON position.

•The 3D DNR function does not work during NTSC playback.

OFF: Turn off the 3D DNR function.

•The 3D DNR indicator is not lit.

0 Jog Dial

To locate any desired frame with utmost precision.

0 Shuttle Ring

In the stop mode: To rewind or fast forward the tape. In the playback mode:

To search picture backward or forward.

In the still playback mode:

To adjust playback speed

backward or forward.

In the rewind or fast fonward mode:

To obtain high speed picture.

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© AVI (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. This is also called Scart

Peritel Euro Connector Euro AV

20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

\9 17 15 13 11

NORMAL (AVI/AV2)

9 7 5 3 1

S-VIDEO (AVI)

1 AUDIO OUTPUT 1 AUDIO OUTPUT

CH2 (R) CH2 (R)

2 AUDIO INPUT 2 AUDIO INPUT

CH2 (R)

3 AUDIO OUTPUT

CHI (L)

CH2 (R)

3 AUDIO OUTPUT

CHI (L) 4 AUDIO GND 4 AUDIO GND 5 BLUE GND 5 No connection 6 AUDIO INPUT CHI (L) 7 BLUE

6 AUDIO INPUT CHI (L) 7 No connection

8 SWITCHING 8 SWITCHING

VOLTAGE VOLTAGE

9 GREEN GND

9 No connection 10 Control (AVI only) 10 Control 11 GREEN 12 No connection

11 No connection

12 No connection 13 RED GND 13 COUTGND 14 BLANKING GND 15 RED 16 BLANKING 17 VIDEO OUTPUT GND

18 VIDEO INPUT GND

19 VIDEO OUTPUT 20 VIDEO INPUT 21 GND

Caution: RGB reservation

14 No connection 15 COUT 16 No connection 17 YOUTGND 18 VIDEO INPUT GND 19 YOUT 20 VIDEO INPUT 21 GND

for only E/E operation

when connecting the Pay TV decoder

© S-VIDEOIN(AV3)

To connect the S-Video cable to a movie camera or to another VCR that has a S-Video output socket.

• If an S-Video cable is connected, other video input (AV3) is automatically switched off.

© S-VIDEO OUT

To connect the S-Video cable to a TV or another VCR that has a S-Video input socket.

© VIDEO OUT

To connect the video cable to a TV or another VCR.

By connecting the optional Editing Controller (VW-EC310EA/W-EC300E) to this socket, such editing functions as Assemble Editing, Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing can be performed more quickly and efficiently between two VCRs or between a VCR and a movie camera.

To connect the supplied Edit cable to a movie camera or to another VCR for One-Touch-Editing.

© RFIN

To connect to the external aerial.

® AC IN

TO connect to the main power supply.

© NORMAL/S-VIDEOOUT

NORMAL: Normally set to this position. S-VIDEO OUT (AVI):

Set to this position when connecting the VCR to a TV set equipped with 21-pin Euro-AV Connector with pins for separate Y/C signal input.

© AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

To connect to a decoder, another VCR or a satellite

receiver.

© VIDEO IN (AV3)

To connect the video cable to a movie camera or to another VCR.

0 AUDIO IN (AV3)

To connect the audio cable to a movie camera or to another VCR.

0 AUDIO OUT

To connect the audio cable to a stereo audio system.

To connect to the aerial terminal on a TV set.

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Infra-red Remote Controller

Set VCR/ 28 TV switch to VCR for using

the numeric buttons.

VCR OPERATION

1 OSD

For the On Screen Display function.

2 AUDIO OUT

To select the desired sound mode. At the every push of this button, the audio output

mode changes as follows.

Stereo-^Left^Right-^Normal audio--------------—

track

The Left (L) and Right (R) Indicators shown which sound mode is selected in the following way. Stereo: Both the L and R Indicators appear. Left: The L Indicator appears. Right: The R Indicator appears. Normal: Both the L and R Indicators don’t appear.

INPUT SELECT

To select the A1, A2 or A3 external recording source.

> (PLAY)

To start playback. “l>” is lit.

For the repeat playback function.

5 (REWIND)

In the stop mode; In the playback mode: In the rewind mode: “OO” is lit.

6 VCR

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

DISPLAY

To change the indication on the VCR Display or On Screen Display.

Clocks Counter-^ Remaining Tape Time-

To rewind the tape. To search backward. To obtain high speed picture.

8 JOG/SHUTTLE

Press this to switch to the Jog/Shuttle mode and cause JOG/SHUTTLE ON to appear on the remote controller display. Press again to make JOG/ SHUTTLE ON disappear. In the stop mode: Still picture (Jog/Shuttle mode). During playback: Still picture (Jog/Shuttle mode).

9 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.

10 Shuttle Ring

Operate after pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button to

switch to the Jog/Shuttle mode. To adjust piayback speed backward or fonward.

11 Jog Dial

Operate after pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button to switch to the Jog/Shuttle mode. To locate any desired frame with utmost precision.

12 INDEX

For the index search function.

13 V (VCR), TRACKING/V-LOCK +/-

To select the required programme position (TV

station). For tracking adjustment and vertical locking

adjustment

• For manual tracking adjustment The - and + buttons are used to adjust the tracking when, for example, noise bars on the picture are better removed manually than by automatic digital tracking controi.

Press both buttons together to return to automatic digital tracking control.

• For slow tracking adjustment When noise bars appear during still or slow

playback, switch over to slow playback and adjust with the - or + button to reduce the noise bars.

• For vertical locking adjustment

Use the - and + buttons to minimize any vertical jitter during still picture playback. Adjustment is not possible when the TBC is working.

14 VCR/TV switch

VCR: Seiects the VCR operation mode. TV; Selects the TV operation mode.

15 ZERO STOP

For the zero stop function.

16 REC/OTR

To start a recording. For One Touch Recording.

17 ►► (FAST FORWARD)

In the stop mode: To fast forward the tape. In the playback mode: To search forward. In the fast forward mode: To obtain high speed

picture.

“>t>” is lit.

18 □(STOP)

To stop any playback or recording.

19 PAUSE/SLOW(ll/l»^)

During playback:

• By pressing: Still picture. “QD” is lit.

• By pressing for 2 seconds or more: Slow piayback. “Dt>” is lit.

During recording: Interrupts recording.

20 TRANSMIT

To transmit the data that has been set on the remote controiler to the VCR.

21 G-CODE

For the G-Code programming.

22 Numeric Buttons

To select VCR on the VCR/TV switch.

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

9: (9)

19: 0 - (1) - (9)

•To programme a G-Code number.

23 No function 24 Infra-red Transmitter

The programming data are transmitted from here to the VCR.

25 JOG/SHUTTLE ON display

While this dispiay is lit, the unit is set to the Jog/

Shuttle mode.

•Check that the display is lit before proceeding with a jog or shuttle operation.

•The display is automatically turned off if no

operation is performed.

26 Timer Recording Operation Buttons

CH, DATE, ON, OFF

To programme a timer recording.

TIMER REC:

To turn the timer recording function on and off.

B is lit or not lit. Once operating timer recording function, the normal VCR operation is not possible unless this button is set to off.

CHECK:

To check timer programmes.

CANCEL:

To cancel the settings made for a timer recording.

TRANSMIT:

To transmit the data that has been set on the remote

controller to the VCR.

27 AV LINK

To select the VCR mode or TV mode for AV LINK.

28 No function

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A ▼ ◄

To make selections from On Screen Display.

•These buttons can also be used for playback, stop, rewind and fast forward mode.

VCR 1/2

To select the remote control mode. The selected mode appears on the remote controller display. VCR 1: Set to this position on both the VCR and

remote controller for normal use with one

VCR.

VCR 2: Set to this position when using two

Panasonic VCRs.

31 On Screen Display Menu Operation Buttons

The buttons written by green characters are used for the on screen display menu operation. MENU: To make On Screen Display Main Menu

appear on the TV screen.

EXIT: To exit the menu. STORE: To confirm the selection, or to store.

32 SPEED

To select the tape speed desired for recording. SP gives the best picture quality. LP gives the longest recording time.

33 Display

TV OPERATION

Refer to page 25.

34 POWER (TV)

To switch the TV from on to standby mode or vice versa, in standby mode, the TV is stili connected to the mains.

•With some TV models, it may only be possible to switch the TV to standby mode using this button. In this case, use TV/AV or \/ /s (TV) to switch the TV

on.

35 Numeric Buttons

Selects programme positions (1 -99) of the TV. Ensure that VCR/TV switch is set to TV.

36 TV/AV

To seiect the TV input,

37 ^

Adjusts the volume of the TV.

38 V ^ (TV)

To select the required programme position (TV station) of the TV.

39 PRESET

To set the remote controller for operation of the TV.

40 OFF

Sets the remote controller for operation of the TV.

Power Source for the Remote Controller

The remote 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

• Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an internal short-circuit may occur.

• If you do not intend to use the remote controller for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool and 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.

Installing the Batteries

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Connections

This tells you how to connect with an aerial, TV, etc.

Basic Connections

The following connections are required to record and play

Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets

The following connections are required to record and play

back the VCR through TV set:

•After making this connection, refer to page 16.

Connection to a TV Set with 21 -Pin Scart Terminal

•After making this connection, refer to page 17.

Note:

Set the RF output channel of the VCR to “—” {RF OFF) when the VCR is connected to the TV via the 21-pin scart cable. See the bottom section on page 16.

Connection to a TV Set with S-Video Socket

This VCR uses the S-VHS format that makes it possible to obtain high resolution and high picture quality by using the

high-performance S-VHS video cassette tapes.

The conventionai video sockets of VCRs output (input) a combination of the luminance signal (Y) and colour signal

(Separate)-Video Socket aliows separate transmission of

signals in order to obtain clearer pictures.

The connection with the S-Video Cabie can also be used for playback of a tape that was recorded in the conventional VHS system. The “S” in the “S-Video Socket”

stands for “SEPARATED Y/C” not for “S-VHS”.

TV Set (Not Supplied)

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Aerial

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To mains supply

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S-Video Input Socket

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Connection to a Decoder

Aerial

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Notes:

• If the TV set is provided with an RGB-compatible connector, connect the 21 -pin AV 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.

•Set the RF output channel of the VCR to “—” (RF OFF) when the VCR is connected to the TV via the 21-pin

scart cable. See the bottom section on page 16.

•When the decoder is connected to the AV2 socket, AV2 Connection must first be set to DECODER. (See page 23.)

AV LINK

With this button the connected colour TV set can be

switched from TV mode to VCR mode (vice versa) when it is connected by means of 21 -pin scart cable.

This makes a variety of functions possible, such as simultaneous recording and viewing when a Pay TV decoder or a satellite receiver has been connected.

VCR mode (VCR indicator lights):

To enjoy sound and pictures from the VCR.

•When MENU is pressed and the OSD (On Screen Display) screen is displayed, the unit also automatically switches to VCR mode. However, if the unit is originally in TV mode, the VCR indicator is not displayed.

•The unit also automatically switches to VCR mode when playback is started. However, the unit cannot be returned to TV mode during playback.

TV mode (VCR indicator goes off):

To watch another programme on the TV while recording on the VCR.

•Select the programme to be watched using the TV set’s tuner.

•The sound and pictures of a different channel are received by the VCR.

VCR

VCR mode AV input selected

Power On

TV mode

Power Off

*When the VCR is set to the TV mode and the Pay TV

channel is selected, the signals will still be scrambled even when Pay TV is selected by the TV set’s tuner. At a time like this, either set the VCR to the VCR mode or

switch the TV set’s input signals to AV input.

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Input from TV set’s tuner*

Input from TV set’s tuner

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Auto Tuning

G-Code Programming System

Crystal View Control

On Screen Display

Auto Tuning is completed.

Contents

Controls and Connection Sockets

POWER 6/1 (VCR 6)

AUDIO REC LEVEL

EJECT

© TBC

PHONES LEVEL

© AUDIO IN (AV3)

(D REC/OTR

0 II (PAUSE/STILL)

S-VIDEO IN (AV3)

PHONES

VIDEO IN (AV3)

0 MIC

0 AV3 Selector

0 Standby Indicator

0 AUDIO DUB Indicator

0 INSERT Indicator

0 CVC Indicator

0 Display 0 TIMER REC

© COUNTER RESET

0 AUDIO DUB

0 INSERT

0 3DDNR

0 Jog Dial

0 Shuttle Ring

© AVI (TV)

© S-VIDEOIN(AV3)

© S-VIDEO OUT

© VIDEO OUT

© RFIN

© NORMAL/S-VIDEOOUT

© AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

© VIDEO IN (AV3)

0 AUDIO IN (AV3)

0 AUDIO OUT

Infra-red Remote Controller

VCR OPERATION

1 OSD

2 AUDIO OUT

INPUT SELECT

5 (REWIND)

6 VCR

DISPLAY

8 JOG/SHUTTLE

9 RESET

10 Shuttle Ring

11 Jog Dial

12 INDEX

13 V (VCR), TRACKING/V-LOCK +/-

14 VCR/TV switch

15 ZERO STOP

16 REC/OTR

17 ►► (FAST FORWARD)

18 □(STOP)

19 PAUSE/SLOW(ll/l»^)

20 TRANSMIT

21 G-CODE

22 Numeric Buttons

9: (9)

23 No function 24 Infra-red Transmitter

25 JOG/SHUTTLE ON display

26 Timer Recording Operation Buttons

CH, DATE, ON, OFF

TIMER REC:

CHECK:

CANCEL:

27 AV LINK

28 No function

A ▼ ◄

TV OPERATION

Refer to page 25.

34 POWER (TV)

35 Numeric Buttons