Panasonic NV-HS960ECS, NV-HS960EGS User Manual

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Video Cassette Recorder

NV-HS960 Series

Operating Instructions Bedienungsanleitung

VQT8880

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

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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 ............................................. 03

Checking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote

Control .......................................................................... 05

Cautions ........................................................................... 06

Warning and Important Information .............................. 07

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV.......... 08

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

Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with

the S-Video Socket ...................................................... 13

When You Insert a Video Cassette ........ 16

Playback

Playback .......................................................................... 17

≥ To Ensure High Playback Picture Quality

(3D DNR Function) ...................................................... 19

≥ To Ensure a Stable and Shake-Free Playback Picutre

Quality (TBC Function) ................................................ 19

Tape Library System

Tape Library System....................................................... 28

≥ To Check the Tape Library Data ................................ 29

≥ To Manually Enter or Editing a Title or Category ....... 31

≥ To Delete the Tape Library Data................................ 32

≥ To Restore Deleted Tape Library Data ...................... 33

≥ To Demonstrate Tape Library System ....................... 33

Advanced Operations

Search Functions ............................................................ 34

≥ VISSlVHS Index Search System ............................. 34

≥ Intro-Jet Scan ............................................................. 34

Editing .............................................................................. 35

≥ Assemble Editing ....................................................... 35

≥ Album Function .......................................................... 36

≥ Insert Editing .............................................................. 37

≥ Audio Dubbing ........................................................... 38

≥ One-Touch Editing from a VHS-C, S-VHS-C or Digital

Movie Camera or VCR ................................................ 40

≥ One-Touch Editing from a Video-8/Hi8 Video Movie

Camera ....................................................................... 41

Connecting the VCR to a Decoder/

Connecting the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier ............... 42

Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital

Receiver ....................................................................... 43

Recording

Recording ........................................................................ 19

≥ To Immediately Record the Same TV Programme

That You Are Viewing on the TV

(Direct TV Recording) ................................................ 20

≥ 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

≥ Linked Timer Recordings by external equipments .... 22

Timer Recording

Timer Recording ............................................................. 23

≥ To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD) ... 23

≥ To Programme with the ShowView Function ............. 24

Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions .. 25

Various Settings

Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in

Your Area to the Programme Positions

(Manual Tuning) ........................................................... 46

Restarting the Auto Setup or Download/

Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition .......... 51

Setting the VCR’s Clock ................................................. 52

Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) .......... 53

≥ Settings for the Main Menu Item “Display” ................. 53

≥ Settings for the Main Menu Item “Functions” ............. 55

≥ Language Setting ....................................................... 57

≥ Country Setting .......................................................... 57

To Set the Subtitles .................................................. 48, 54

Helpful Hints

Glossary ........................................................................... 58

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

≥ Adjusting the Playback Picture .................................. 62

Specifications .................................................................. 63

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Controls and Components/Bedienungselemente und Anschlussbuchsen

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. Halten Sie diese Seite aufgeschlagen, während Sie die Bedienungsanleitung durchlesen. Auf diese Weise können Sie die Lage von Bedienungselemente, Anschlussbuchsen und Bauteilen, deren Bezeichnungen und Nummern im Text erwähnt werden, bequem überprüfen.

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° See page 4. (VCR Operation) °°See page 8. (TV Operation) °°Siehe Seite 66 unter „Bedienung des Videorecorders“. °°Siehe Seite 70 unter „Bedienung des Fernsehgerätes“.

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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:

19:

To select the satellite programme positions.

Example:

SAT 9:

SAT19:

SAT129:

SAT

0 1 9

SAT

≥ 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.

SAT

2 9

°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: 1 Hold 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: 1 Hold 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

°A VCR 1/2 switch

Set to the “VCR 2” position when using two Panasonic VCRs. (See page 56.)

°O SUBTITLE button

When receiving or playing back recordings of TV programmes that are broadcast with subtitles via Teletext, and also when playing back pre-recorded cassettes with “Closed Caption” subtitles, you can make the subtitles appear or disappear on the TV screen by pressing this button. ≥ Every time you press this button, the “<:ON” indication

or “<:OFF” indication appears on the TV screen for a

few seconds. When you press this button to display the

“<:ON” indication, the subtitles are displayed on the

TV screen. ≥ After pressing this button so that the “<:ON” indication

appears, it may take a few moments until the subtitles

are displayed on the TV screen. ≥ Pressing this button also changes the setting of

“Subtitles” for “Display” on the Main menu accordingly.

Therefore, turning the subtitle function on or off is also

possible by changing the above setting on the Main

menu. (See page 54.)

°d Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window

°f VCR display

°m Video Input socket [VIDEO IN (AV4)]

This socket can be used for connection instead of AV3. When the connection is made to AV4, press the INPUT SELECT button 3 and select “A4”. This cannot be used for the connection for performing the Album Function.

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

°p Video Output socket

To connect a Video cable to a TV or another unit.

°x Audio Input sockets [AUDIO IN (AV4)]

These sockets can be used for connection instead of AV3. When the connection is made to AV4, press the INPUT SELECT button 3 and select “A4”. This cannot be used for the connection for performing the Album Function.

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Checking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote Control

Check that you have the accessories shown below .

ENGLISH

∏ Operating

Instructions

∏ Satellite Receiver List

∏ S-VHS ET Sticker

(for cassette tape)

∏ RF lead to connect

VCR and TV

∏ S-Video cable

∏ Edit cable

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

1 Slide off the battery cover.

∏ Batteries for the Remote

Control

∏ AC Mains lead

≥ 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.

∏ Remote Control

Before Use

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.

2 Insert the batteries with the

polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned.

3 Replace the battery cover.

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.

WrongCorrect

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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.

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 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.

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.

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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.

Before Use

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.

HOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The S 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).

HOWVIEW system is manufactured

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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.

Set the VCR/TV switch P to “TV”.

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

compatible with the VCR’s remote control on the next page.

3 While 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

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.

TV Operation

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

A 1 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)”.

B 1 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.

C 1 Set the VCR/TV switch P 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.

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

°°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.

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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 “SMARTLINK”°

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.

equipped with the “DATA LOGIC”°2, “Easy Link”°3, “Megalogic”°4 or

Aerial (not supplied)

with Q Link function

(not supplied)

21-pin Scart socket

Aerial Input socket

Aerial lead (not supplied)

AC Input socket

AC mains lead (supplied)

Aerial Output socket

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

Aerial Input socket

RF coaxial cable (supplied)

21-pin Scart socket

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

w to “S-VIDEO OUT” so that you can record or play back in the S-VHS format 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.

“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.

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

Download

Download in progress, please wait. Position 67

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 cable to a TV

equipped with the Q Link function.

fully-wired 21-pin Scart

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.

√

1 Switch 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)

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 (3421) R to select the desired country. Then, press the OK button T and the downloading automatically starts.

√ The VCR’s Auto Setup

(Downloading) is complete when the programme position and the current time appear in the VCR display.

Programme position

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.

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

the VCR.

2 Press the MENU button U to display the OSD Main

menu on the TV screen.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select

“Tuning” and then “Download”.

On Screen Display

Download

Download in progress, please wait. Position 67

Indication during downloading

Country

België Belgique Belgien Danmark España France Italia Nederland Norge

Menu for Country setting

VCR display

CVC

Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera others

Indication when the current time is 16:45

Hints:

≥ 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.

≥ If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse” or “Svizzera” on the

Country setting menu, the Display setting menu appears automatically to let you set the item “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 button 1 pressed on the VCR main unit. It is not possible to turn it on with the remote control.

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 switch P to “VCR”.

4 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button

1 to switch the VCR on. Downloading of the setup data starts automatically. (Applicable to TVs with “Q Link” or “DATA LOGIC” function)

If your TV is equipped with the

“Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” function, the

√ When the programme position

and the current time appear in the VCR display, the VCR’s Auto Setup (Downloading) is complete.

Hint:

≥ If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse” or “Svizzera” on the

Indication during downloading

Country

België Belgique Belgien Danmark España France Italia Nederland Norge

Menu for Country setting

CVC

Programme position

Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera others

Indication when the current time is 16:45

Connecting and Setting Up

4 Press the OK button T 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.

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

Method 1.

AC Input socket

AC Mains lead (supplied)

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)

Aerial (not supplied)

Aerial Input socket

21-pin Scart socket

21- Scart cable to AV1 (not supplied)

RF Coaxial cable (supplied) ≥ Must be connected to

watch TV channels even if 21-pin Scart cable is used to connect VCR to TV.

Aerial Output socket

Aerial lead (not supplied)

Aerial Input socket

TV (not supplied)

21-pin Scart socket

To AC Mains socket

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

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using only RF coaxial cable, then follow the

or Method 2.

AC Input socket r

AC Mains lead (supplied)

steps below. (RF Connection)

Aerial Input socket

Aerial Output socket

RF Coaxial cable (supplied) ≥ Must be connected to

watch TV channels.

Aerial (not supplied)

Aerial lead (not supplied)

Aerial Input socket

TV (not supplied)

To AC Mains socket

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

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Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with the S-Video Socket

Connections and preparations for a TV 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 highperformance S-VHS video cassette tapes.

The conventional video sockets of VCRs output (input) a combination of the luminance signal (Y) and colour signal (C) which are recorded on the video tape. The new S (Separate)-Video Socket allows separate transmission of signals in order to obtain clearer pictures.

The connection with the S-Video Cable 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”. 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

AC Mains lead (supplied)

Aerial Input socket

S-Video Output socket o

Audio Output sockets

Aerial Output socket

S-Video cable (supplied)

Aerial (not supplied)

Aerial lead (not supplied)

RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

Audio cables (not supplied)

Aerial Input socket

Audio Input sockets

S-Video Input socket

Connecting and Setting Up

TV with S-Video Input socket (not supplied)

To AC Mains socket

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

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Tuning

Pos Name Ch

1 ARD 1 2 ZDF 2 3N3 19 4 HR3 26 5 BR3 18 6 RB3 3 7 SFB3 36 8SW3 29 9 WDR3 17

10 MDR3 32

Pos Name Ch

11 ORB 35 12 RTL+ 4 13 SAT1 5 14

s s s s s s s s

15 s s s s s s s s 16 s s s s s s s s 17 s s s s s s s s 18 s s s s s s s s 19 s s s s s s s s 20 s s s s s s s s

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1,

Main menu

Timer record Tape Library Display Tuning Clock Functions Language Country Satellite

Manual Auto-Setup Restart Download Shipping condition

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.

01 Switch the TV on.

Hint:

≥ If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse” or “Svizzera” on the

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

02 Select the AV input on your TV.

03 Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

04 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button

1 to switch the VCR on. The Country setting menu appears on the TV screen.

05 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the country where you are using the VCR.

06 Press 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.

07 When the indication shown on

the right appears on the VCR display, the Auto Setup is complete.

Programme position

08 Press the MENU button U for

more than 5 seconds so that the RF output channel number appears on the VCR display.

Indication when the RF output channel is 36 (example)

The initial setting is channel 36.

09 Press the Numeric button “0”

2 so that the displayed RF output channel number changes to “– –”.

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

On Screen Display

Country

België Belgique Belgien Danmark España France Italia Nederland Norge

Menu for Country setting

Auto-Setup

Auto-Setup in progress, please wait.

Indication during Auto Setup

VCR display

CVC

Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera others

Ch 21

Indication when the current time is 16:45

1 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to set the correct

time and date.

2 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

3 Press 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

1 Press the MENU button U to

display the OSD Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Tuning” and “Manual” in this order.

3 Press the OK button T to

display the list of tuned TV stations and confirm that all available TV stations have been set correctly.

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:

See page 46 for details.

When no station has been set, confirm all connections of the VCR again and restart the Auto Setup. (See page 51 for details.)

10 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

√ To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

Press the EXIT button S.

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If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 2,

Panasonic

VCR

Ch:39

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.

01 Switch the TV on.

02 Select an unoccupied programme position (which is not

tuned to a TV station). If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programme position “0”.

03 Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

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

05 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 channel is 36 (example)

The initial setting is channel 36.

06 Tune your TV until the test

pattern shown on the right appears on the TV screen. Now, the setting of the RF

On Screen Display

Panasonic

VCR

Ch:36

output channel is complete. ≥ As the tuning method differs

depending on the TV you are using, refer to your TV’s

Indication of the test pattern

operating instructions for details about tuning.

07 Press the OK button T.

The Country setting menu appears on the TV screen.

08 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the country where you are using the VCR.

Country

België Belgique Belgien Danmark España France Italia Nederland Norge

Menu for Country setting

Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera others

09 Press 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. ≥ If you select “Schweiz”,

Auto-Setup

Auto-Setup in progress, please wait.

Ch 21

“Swisse” or “Svizzera” on the Country setting menu, see

Indication during Auto Setup

page 14.

10 When the indication shown on

CVC

the right appears on the VCR display, the Auto Setup is complete.

Programme position

Indication when the current time is 16:45

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

See page 14.

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

See page 14.

If the Picture on the TV’s Video Playback Channel Is Distorted

If, after setup, you select the video playback channel 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 36.

Indication when the RF output channel is 36 (example)

3 Press 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 36, enter 39.

Indication after changing the RF output channel to 39 (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.)

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

2 When the test pattern shown on

the right appears sharp and clear on the TV screen, the tuning is complete.

Test pattern indication

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

Connecting and Setting Up

√ To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

Press the EXIT button S.

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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 28.

When you insert a cassette

with 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 !

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

Football ZDF (18:58)

¢¢¢03 (19:08) Ch 3 ¢¢¢¢¢ (19:18)

: Subtitles

(When loading cassette No. 5.)

To select a programme on the inserted cassette and start playback, see page

29.

Date/Category

We 5.04.00 Sports

We 19.04.00 News

Sa 29.04.00 Movies

Fr 12.05.00 Music

To perform playback without making use of the Tape Library functions, recording or some other function, press the EXIT button S to make the Tape Library indications

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 several seconds.)

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

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.

When you insert a cassette without an erasure prevention tab:

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.)

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 29.)

≥ 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.)

VCR display

For Normal Playback:

Press the Play button I.

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.

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.

To Change the Playback Speed

1 Press the Pause/Still button i on the VCR.

2 Rotate the Shuttle Ring j.

ForwardBackward

To Locate Precisely the Desired Moment in a Scene

1 Press the Pause/Still button i on the VCR.

2 Turn the Jog Dial k.

Playback

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

≥ To briefly view the picture during fast-forwarding or

rewinding, press and hold down the corresponding button.

≥ You can also perform same operation by turning the Shuttle

Ring clockwise or counterclockwise.

Backward Forward

To Select the Desired Sound Mode during Playback

Press the AUDIO button ? during playback.

Every time you press this button, the audio output mode changes as follows:

Stereo Left Right

On Screen Display

Audio Level (Stereo)

–

40 25 12 3 0 3 6 9 r12

Normal audio track (Mono)

L dB R

To Stop Playback

Press the Stop button 9.

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To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly

Press the Play button I on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. The “R” indication appears on the On Screen Display. ≥ If “OSD” is set to “OFF” (See page 53), the “R” indication

will not appear in repeat playback mode.

Beginning of Tape End of Recorded Part

Repeat Playback

PLAY

REWIND

To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode:

Press the Stop button 9.

Control Signal Interruption (at least 5 sec.)

0:00.29

Indication of the Repeat Playback mode

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.

≥ Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication in

the following order:

Counter display (normal playback mode)

240 (min.)

To Stop Midway:

Press the Stop button 9.

30 (min.)

180 (min.)

60 (min.)

120 (min.)

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 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 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.

on the VCR

To Eject the Video Cassette Using the Remote Control

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

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Recording

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 h, 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 h 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.

To Ensure a Stable and ShakeFree 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.

Preparations

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

selected.

≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

Operations

1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure

prevention tab.

≥ As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette

Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 16.)

≥ If it has already been inserted, press the VCR-ON/

OFF button 1 to turn the VCR on.

2 Select the TV station using the

Channel buttons N.

≥ It is also possible to select by

pressing the Numeric buttons 2.

VCR display

3 Press the REC (REC/OTR) button J

(g) to start recording.

REC

4 Press the Stop button 9 to stop recording.

To Select the Desired Tape Speed

Press the SP/LP button E before recording. ≥ SP provides standard recording time

and optimum picture quality. LP provides double recording time with slightly reduced picture quality. EP provides triple recording time with slightly reduced picture quality. When the recording starts in the EP mode, “EP” indication on the VCR display blinks for about 8 seconds.

Recording

To Pause Recording

Press the Pause/Slow button 7 during recording. Press it again to continue recording.

REC

To View One TV Programme while Recording Another TV Programme

After pressing the REC button J to start recording, select on your TV the programme position of the TV programme that you want to view.

Notes:

≥ When playing back an E300 cassette recorded in the LP or

EP mode, some picture distortion may occur. However, this is not a malfunction.

≥ The recording pause mode will be automatically cancelled

after 5 minutes and return to the stop mode.

≥ The tape recorded in the EP mode on this VCR cannot be

played back on the other VCR without EP mode function.

≥ On the other VCR (even with EP mode function), when you

play back the tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture may be distorted. However, this is not a malfunction.

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To Immediately Record the Same

To Make an S-VHS Recording on TV Programme That You Are Viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording)

This function allows you to immediately start recording the same programme that you are viewing on the TV. The programme position selected on the VCR automatically changes to that of the TV programme that you are viewing on the TV. When you stop the recording, the VCR automatically switches back to the previously selected programme position.

Conditions for correct operation of the Direct TV Recording function:

≥ Your TV must be equipped with the “Q Link” function. ≥ The VCR must be connected to the TV via a fully-wired

21-pin Scart cable.

To Perform Direct TV Recording: 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure

prevention tab.

2 Press the DIRECT TV REC button 6.

≥ Recording of the TV programme that you are viewing

on the TV starts.

≥ In some cases, it may not be possible to change the

programme position on the TV during Direct TV Recording.

≥ Do not press the AV LINK button B during Direct TV

REC, otherwise the recording may not be performed correctly.

3 Press the Stop button 9, to stop recording.

a Video Cassette

For recordings that you intend to play back on this VCR or

another S-VHS VCR, we recommend that you record in the

S-VHS format to take advantage of this system’s superior

picture quality. Be sure to use a video cassette bearing the

S-VHS logo.

Insert a S-VHS cassette so that the S-VHS indicator is lit.

Recording is performed in the S-VHS format.

≥ When a cassette that was recorded in the S-VHS format is

played back on a VHS VCR without S-VHS quasi playback function, noisy playback picture will appear.

If you want to make a recording in the VHS format in order to

play it back on a VHS VCR, press the S-VHS/S-VHS ET

button a, so that the S-VHS indicator goes out.

≥ Once a setting is selected, it remains in effect until the

power is turned off.

Note:

≥ When you set “Video system” on the Manual tuning menu

or “TV system” on the Functions menu to “MESECAM” (see pages 48 and 55), recording is automatically made in the VHS format even if the S-VHS indicator is lit.

To Record a VHS Tape with

S-VHS Quality

(S-VHS Expansion Technology)

S-VHS ET stands for Super-VHS Expansion Technology.

This function allows recording and playback in S-VHS picture

quality on a normal VHS cassette.

To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time

The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR display.

1 Press the TAPE button C and select the corresponding

cassette tape length. See page 53.

2 Press the OSD/DISPLAY button 5 repeatedly until the

Remaining Tape Time appears on the VCR display. ≥ Pressing the OSD/DISPLAY button 5 once makes the

On Screen Display appear; after that, pressing it repeatedly changes the indication in the following order:

Clock Counter

Remaining Tape Time

For certain cassettes, the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly.

Recording in this format is only possible in the SP mode. If LP or EP mode is selected while setting up a timer recording, the S-VHS ET indicator turns off and S-VHS ET is cancelled.

Insert a VHS cassette and press the S-VHS/S-VHS ET button

a, so that the S-VHS ET indicator is lit.

Recording is performed in the S-VHS picture quality.

≥ When a cassette that was recorded using S-VHS ET

function is played back on a VHS VCR without S-VHS quasi playback function, noisy playback picture will appear.

Notes:

≥ We recommend that you use video cassettes other than

type E300.

≥ When you set “Video system” on the Manual tuning menu

or “TV system” on the Functions menu to “MESECAM” (see pages 48 and 55), recording is automatically made in the VHS format even if the S-VHS ET indicator is lit.

≥ If you want to record and playback with highest possible

picture quality or store the cassettes for a long time, we recommend that you use S-VHS cassettes and record in the S-VHS format.

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≥ If you record in the S-VHS ET format, the picture quality

may not be very good with certain types of cassettes. To avoid negative surprises, we recommend that you make a trial recording and confirm that the quality of the recorded picture is satisfactory. To ensure optimum picture quality, we recommend the use of high-quality type cassettes.

≥ We recommend applying the supplied S-VHS ET sticker to

the label on any cassette that you have recorded using the S-VHS ET function so that you will be able to distinguish such tapes from VHS tapes.

To Select the Recording Duration

and Perform Timer Recording

(OTR Recording)

OTR means One-Touch Recording and is called this way,

because you can start recording and select the recording

duration by repeatedly pressing a single button. This is very

convenient, for example when you want to start recording

immediately but need to go out or want to go to bed.

After the selected recording duration has elapsed, recording

stops and the VCR automatically switches off.

The following table lists the playback formats that are compatible with this VCR’s recording standard.

Cassette

Recording

format

VHS

(SP/LP/EP)

Compatible Playback

Equipment

VHS, S-VHS,

VHS with SQPB°

VHS

S-VHS ET

(SP) VHS

(SP/LP/EP)

S-VHS°2,

VHS with SQPB

VHS, S-VHS,

VHS with SQPB

S-VHS

(SP/LP/EP)

S-VHS,

VHS with SQPB

°1SQPB stands for S-VHS Quasi Playback.

Some models are not compatible.

To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents

When you record again onto a previously recorded video cassette, the previous recording is automatically erased and replaced with the new recording. Therefore, to prevent accidental erasure of the recorded contents, break out the erasure prevention tab after recording.

Erasure prevention tab

To Perform an OTR Recording:

1 Display the VCR picture on the TV.

2 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention

tab.

3 Press the Channel buttons N to select the programme

position on which the TV programme to be recorded will be broadcast.

4 Press the REC/OTR button g to start recording.

5 Press the REC/OTR button g repeatedly to select the

desired recording duration. ≥ Every time you press this button, the recording

duration indicated in the VCR display changes in the following order.

≥ For example, if you select “30”, the VCR records a

programme from that moment on for 30 minutes.

Counter display (normal recording mode)

240 (min.)

180 (min.)

30 (min.)

60 (min.)

120 (min.)

To Stop the OTR Recording Before the End:

Press the Stop button 9.

Note:

≥ This function also works during Direct TV Recording.

Recording

Use a screwdriver or similar tool to break out the tab.

To Record Again onto the Video Cassette with a Broken Out Erasure Prevention Tab:

If you insert a video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab and press the REC button J, the “1” indication flashes on the VCR display to indicate that recording is not possible.

Adhesive tape

In this case, cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape. The adhesive tape substitutes for the prevention erasure tab and makes it possible to record again on this cassette.

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Audio Rec Level (Stereo)

–

40 25 12 3 0 3 6 9 r12 dB

0 0

Linked Timer Recordings by external equipments

If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with a timer function is connected to the AV2 socket of this VCR by a 21-pin cable, it is possible to control the recording of the VCR from this equipment.

1 Make sure that “AV2” is set to “TIMER” mode.

(See page 55.)

2 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention

tab into the VCR.

3 Press the TIMER REC button D to switch the VCR over

to the timer recording standby mode.

To Manually Adjust the Audio Recording

Level

This VCR adjusts the recording level automatically to prevent

sound distortion due to excessive peaks.

However, if you want to manually adjust the audio recording

level, perform the operation steps below before you start the

actual recording. We recommend you to adjust the level so

that it peaks at approximately i4 dB on the recording level

indicator.

On Screen Display

1 Before recording, press the

AUDIO button ?.

4 Timer programming has to be done on the external

equipment, refer to its operating instructions.

5 To cancel the external control, turn off the timer

recording standby mode of the VCR by pressing the TIMER REC button D again.

Notes:

≥ Make sure that the date and time of the timer of an external

equipment does not conflict with that of a VCR.

≥ To switch TV automatically to the picture from the VCR in

playback mode, connect the AV1 socket of this VCR to the TV by a 21-pin cable as shown on page 43.

≥ Some external equipments may not work with this function,

refer to its operating instructions.

2-a To adjust the left (L) and right

(R) channels simultaneously: Press the Cursor buttons (21) R to adjust the audio recording level.

Audio Rec Level (Stereo)

–

40 25 12 3 0 3 6 9 r12 dB

L R

r r

2-b To adjust the left (L) and right (R) channels individually,

use either of the following two operation methods: Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select either the left (L) or right (R) channel and individually adjust their audio recording level with the Cursor buttons (21) R.

Press the AUDIO button ? repeatedly to select either the left (L) or right (R) channel and individually adjust their audio recording level with the Cursor buttons (21) R.

Example: When the left (L) channel is selected.

Audio Rec Level (Stereo)

–

40 25 12

3 0 3 6 9 r12 dB

r 4

≥ Adjusting the audio recording level of the normal audio

track (mono) is only possible when recording from an external source, but not when recording TV programmes via the VCR’s built-in tuner.

2 2

3 L

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

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Timer Recording

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This function lets you programme the VCR for unattended automatic recording of desired TV programmes when you are not at home or sleeping. You can programme timer recordings in two different ways: ≥ By entering the necessary information with the remote

control while viewing the On Screen Display (OSD) on the TV screen (explained below) or;

≥ By entering the ShowView number published alongside the

TV programme listings in newspapers and magazines

(see page 24). This VCR lets you programme up to 8 TV programmes (including weekly and daily programmes) for unattended recording up to one month in advance.

To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD)

This method offers easy step-by-step programming with the remote control while you view the prompts on the TV screen.

Preparations

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

selected. ≥ Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention

tab.

As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number

Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed.

(See page 16.) ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

Example:

Programming the timer recording of a TV programme broadcast on programme position 2 (ZDF) from 20:00 to 21:30 on 27 October.

Follow the on screen operation guide.

Operations

01 Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the

menu for programming timer recordings on the TV screen.

≥ Alternatively, you can

press the MENU button U and then select “Timer record”.

02 Press the Channel buttons : to select the

programme position of the desired TV station.

≥ As an alternative method, after pressing the

Channel button :, you can use the Cursor buttons (3421) R.

03 Press the DATE button ; to set the date on

which the TV programme will be broadcast.

On Screen Display

Timer recording

Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC Min

06 Press the SP/LP button E to set the desired tape

speed.

≥ SP provides standard recording time and optimum

picture quality. LP provides double recording time with slightly reduced picture quality. EP provides triple recording time with slightly reduced picture quality. Regarding the “A” indication, refer to page 25.

07 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to set

VPS/PDC to ON or OFF (–––).

≥ See page 25 for VPS/PDC recording.

08 Press the TAPE button C to select the

corresponding cassette tape length.

≥ The tape length is displayed on the VCR display.

09 Press the OK button T to conclude the settings.

≥ To programme additional

timer recordings, repeat operation steps 2–9.

Timer recording

Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC Min

ZDF 27/10We20:00 21:30 SP ON 90

10 Press the TIMER REC button D to switch the VCR

over to the timer recording standby mode.

≥ Check that Á is lit on the VCR display.

If it is flashing, check the timer recording details again. (See page 26.)

To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode

When you want to use the VCR for playback, normal recording or some other operation before the programmed timer recording will be performed, you can temporarily suspend the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button D so that the “Á” indication on the VCR display disappears.

However, after you have finished using the VCR, be sure to reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button D again, otherwise the programmed timer recording will not be performed.

Note:

≥ If the VCR is not put in the timer recording standby mode at

the latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time, the “Á” indication flashes on the VCR display. In this case, press the TIMER REC button D to put the VCR in the timer recording standby mode.

Timer Recording

04 Press the ON button G to set the starting time.

≥ When it is kept pressed, the indication changes

05 Press the OFF button F to set the ending time.

in 30-minute intervals.

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To Programme with the

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ShowView Function

The ShowView numbers assigned to each TV programme and published alongside the TV programme listings in newspapers and magazines make it extremely easy to set the VCR for timer recording. The duration of a timer recording programmed with ShowView number may be slightly longer than the actual duration of the TV programme.

Preparations

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

selected.

≥ Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention

tab. As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 16.)

≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

Example:

Programming a timer recording of a TV programme with the ShowView number 920126

Operations

1 Press the SHOW VIEW button L to display the

menu for entering the ShowView number on the TV.

2 Press the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the

ShowView number.

≥ If you have entered a

wrong digit, press the Cursor button (2) R and then enter the correct digit.

On Screen Display

ShowView

9 2 0 1 2 6

3 Press the OK button T to display the programmed

content.

4 Press the SP/LP button E to set the desired tape

speed.

≥ SP provides standard

recording time and optimum picture quality. LP provides double recording time with slightly reduced picture quality. EP provides triple recording time with slightly reduced picture quality. Regarding the “A” indication, refer to page 25.

≥ To extend the ending time or to make any

corrections, use the Cursor buttons (3421) R, the Channel buttons :, the DATE button ;, the ON button G, the OFF button F, the SP/LP button E.

≥ See page 25 for VPS/PDC recording.

Timer recording

Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC Min

ZDF 27/10We20:00 21:30 SP ON 90

6 Press the OK button T again to conclude the

settings.

≥ To programme additional

timer recordings, repeat operation steps 1–6.

Timer recording

Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC Min

ZDF 27/10We20:00 21:30 SP ON 90

7 Press the TIMER REC button D to switch the VCR

over to the timer recording standby mode.

≥ Check that “Á” is lit on the VCR display.

If it is flashing, check the timer recording details again. (See page 26.)

If “– –” Appears under “Pos/Name” after Entering a ShowView Number

Pos/Name stands for Programme Position/TV Station Name. Normally, the name of the TV station or the number of the programme position is displayed under “Pos/Name”. However, if the TV station information was not automatically set during Preset Download or Auto Setup due to adverse reception conditions, the “– –” indication appears instead. In such a case, follow the operation steps below to correct it.

Press the Channel buttons : repeatedly to select the programme position on which the TV programme to be recorded will be broadcast.

After you have entered the information of a TV station, it remains stored in the VCR’s memory, and you do not need to enter it again in the future.

To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode

See the previous page.

Note:

≥ If the VCR is not put in the timer recording standby mode at

Timer recording

Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC Min

15:00 17:00 SP

“– –” indication

120

5 Press the TAPE button C to select the

corresponding cassette tape length.

≥ The tape length is displayed on the VCR display.

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Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions

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Setting the Recording Date/Day(s)

Perform this operation in operation step 3 when programming a timer recording with the On Screen Display, or in operation step 4 when programming with the ShowView number. (See pages 23 and 24.) You can select the recording date (day of the month/day of the week) by pressing the DATE button ;. If you repeatedly press the changes in the order shown below. If you press the j side of the DATE button ;, the indication changes in the opposite order. ≥ Programming a timer recording (setting the date) is

possible up to one month ahead of the TV programme’s broadcasting date and time. Daily and weekly timer recordings will continue until you cancel them.

side of the DATE button ;, the indication

Example: 1 2 ..... 31

<To Programme a Daily Timer Recording> Example: Daily recording from Sunday to Saturday

<To Programme a Weekly Timer Recording> Example: Weekly recording every Sunday

(SulSunday, MolMonday, TulTuesday, WelWednesday ThlThursday, FrlFriday, SalSaturday)

(Su–Sa). Daily recording from Monday to Saturday (Mo–Sa).

Daily recording from Monday to Friday

(Mo–Fr).

Weekly recording every Monday

Weekly recording every Saturday

Condition for correct operation of the Auto SP/LP Change function: ≥ The tape length of the inserted cassette must be set

correctly. (See page 53.)

To Activate the Auto SP/LP Change Function:

In operation step 6 when programming a timer recording with the On Screen Display (see page 23), or in operation step 4 when programming with the ShowView number (see page 24), press the SP/LP button E to select “A”. ≥ When you press this button

repeatedly, the indication changes in the following order:

Timer recording

Pos Star t Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC Min

ZDF 27/10 We 20:00 21:30 A OFF

Indication when “A” is selected

Setting for Control of the Recording Starting and Ending Time by Special Signal Included in the Broadcasting Signal (VPS/PDC Function)

VPS stands for Video Programme System. PDC stands for Programme Delivery Control. If a TV programme, for example a football game runs longer than scheduled, is shortened or starts earlier or later, this function synchronises the recording start and stop with the actual broadcasting start and stop of the TV programme.

Ensuring that a TV Programme Will Be Recorded until Its End (Auto SP/LP Change Function)

If, at the start of a timer recording, the VCR determines that the remaining tape time is insufficient to record the whole programme, the Auto SP/LP Change function automatically selects LP mode to ensure that the whole programme will be recorded. However, if the remaining tape time is still not sufficient even in the LP mode, the programme cannot be recorded to its end.

≥ This function cannot change the recording speed to the

EP mode.

≥ If you programme a daily or weekly timer recording,

recording will be performed in the LP mode from the start regardless of the remaining tape time.

≥ In case of a timer recording programmed with the VPS/PDC

function, if the TV programme continues past the programmed ending time, the VCR automatically switches over to the LP mode at that moment. However, in some cases it may not be possible to record the programme until its end.

≥ Use a video cassette on which a few minutes more than the

total length of programmed timer recordings remain, otherwise the programmed timer recordings may be performed in the LP mode.

≥ Be careful that the broadcast times of the TV programmes

set for timer recording do not overlap, otherwise the programmed timer recordings may be performed in the LP mode.

≥ If the recording speed changes from SP to LP during a

timer recording, some brief picture distortion occurs at that point.

Conditions for correct operation of the VPS/PDC function: ≥ “ON” must be displayed under “VPS/PDC” on the On

Screen Display.

≥ The TV station must broadcast VPS/PDC signals. ≥ The programme starting time must be set correctly to the

starting time listed in the newspaper/magazine.

To Activate the VPS/PDC Function:

In operation step 7 when programming a timer recording with the On Screen Display (see page 23),

Timer recording

Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC Min

ZDF 27/10 We 20:00 21:30 SP ON

or in operation step 4 when programming with the ShowView number (see page 24), press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to make the ON indication appear. See page 58 for details.

Timer Recording

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Programming a Timer Recording of a

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Satellite Programme

The programming of a timer recording of a satellite programme can be performed in the same way as for normal (terrestrial) TV programmes. For the connection to a satellite receiver and the necessary settings, refer to pages 43 to 45.

To Change a Timer Recording Programming

It is not possible to change a programming while the timer recording is being performed.

≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

Conditions for correct operation of this function: ≥ When selecting the programme position, be sure to use the

Numeric buttons 2 to select the satellite channel.

Example of selecting satellite programme positions 9, 19 and 129:

SAT

SAT 9:

SAT 19:

SAT 129:

SAT

1 9

2 9

Timer recording

Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC Min

AV2 SAT19jj:

3-digit programme positions can be selected with this remote control only in case of a satellite receiver that is marked with (°

) on the enclosed list of compatible satellite

receivers.

Notes for Programming a Timer Recording of a Satellite Programme:

≥ When programming a timer recording of a satellite

programme, it is not possible to activate the VPS/PDC function.

≥ On some satellite receivers, the power may be turned off

for a few seconds before a timer recording is actually started and recording may not be performed for those first few seconds. To ensure recording from the beginning of the programme, we recommend that you set the recording start time about a minute earlier than that listed in the newspaper/magazine.

≥ After the timer recording has finished, some satellite

receivers switch off automatically, but the recording has been performed as programmed.

≥ If a power failure occurs during the timer recording of a

satellite programme, the timer recording may not resume when the power is restored.

≥ Timer recording of pay-per-view satellite programmes is not

possible.

≥ Timer recording of satellite programmes from a satellite

receiver or satellite receiver channel for which the PIN code has been entered is not possible.

≥ Timer recording of satellite programmes for which the

parental control function has been activated is not possible.

1 Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the timer

recording programmings on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the

programming that you want to change.

3 Follow the operations below to change the programmed

contents. To change the broadcasting station:

Use the Channel buttons :. To change the date of the timer recording:

Use the DATE button ;. To change the recording starting

Timer recording

Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC Min

ZDF 27/10We20:00 21:30 SP ON 90 ARD 30/10 Sa 19:00 20:00 LP ON 60 N3

ZDF

21:00 23:30 SP ON 150

Su-Sa

17:30 18:00 EP ON 30

time:

Use the ON button G. To change the recording ending time:

Use the OFF button F. To change the recording speed:

Use the SP/LP button E.

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

To Check the Contents of Timer Recording Programmings

≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

1 Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the timer

recording programmings on the TV screen. ≥ When the VCR is in the timer recording standby

mode for a VPS/PDC recording, the On Screen Display may be distorted.

2 Press the EXIT button S to exit

the On Screen Display.

Timer recording

Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC Min

ZDF 27/10We20:00 21:30 SP ON 90 ARD 30/10 Sa 19:00 20:00 LP ON 60 N3

ZDF

21:00 23:30 SP ON 150

Su-Sa

17:30 18:00 EP ON 30

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To Cancel the Programming of a Timer

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Recording

It is not possible to cancel a programming while the timer recording is being performed.

≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

1 Press the PROG./CHECK button

< to display the timer recording programmings on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the

programming that you want to cancel.

Timer recording

Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC Min

ZDF 27/10We20:00 21:30 SP ON 90 ARD 30/10 Sa 19:00 20:00 LP ON 60 N3

ZDF

21:00 23:30 SP ON 150

Su-Sa

17:30 18:00 EP ON 30

3 Press the CANCEL button >.

4 Press the EXIT button S to exit

the On Screen Display.

Timer recording

Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC Min

ZDF 27/10We20:00 21:30 SP ON 90 ARD 30/10 Sa 19:00 20:00 LP ON 60

ZDF

Su-Sa

17:30 18:00 EP ON 30

Notes for Cancelling the Programming of a Timer Recording

In some cases, for example as listed below, the programming of a timer recording remains stored in the memory until 4 a.m. the next day. However, this is not a malfunction. ≥ When a timer recording was not performed up to the TV

programme’s ending time because the remaining tape time was not sufficient.

≥ When you have stopped the timer recording while it was

being performed.

To Check the Total Timer Recording Programming Time

The total time indication for timer recording programming lets you check how many programmes can be recorded by comparing with the

6:07:30 16.10.05

remaining tape time in the VCR display. ≥ The total time is calculated in the

SP mode.

Indication for a total timer recording programming time of 90 minutes

≥ The total time cannot be calculated when setting Daily/

Weekly timer recording.

Total (SP) 90

Timer Recording

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Library memory

full !

Tape Library System

This advanced system makes it quick and easy to check the contents of an inserted cassette. It can also be used to quickly find out which cassette in your collection contains a desired programme. Whenever a cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab is inserted, the VCR first performs a brief check and then shows the number of the cassette and its contents on the On Screen Display. To start playback of the desired programme, simply select it on the On Screen Display and press the LIBRARY button M.

To index each recorded programme for the Tape Library System, this VCR automatically records the Library data (cassette number, title°

, name of TV station°2, recording time/date°3, category°4, etc.) and stores the data in the VCR’s memory°5 when

the recording is performed.

In case of TV stations that broadcast with EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information, the title of the TV programme is

entered automatically. Otherwise, the name of the TV station or the programme position number is entered instead. In case of a TV station without EPG information but with Teletext information, the title of the TV programme is entered automatically, provided the “Title page” is correctly set. (See page 49.)

In case of a TV station with Teletext information, the name of the TV station is recorded automatically.

The VCR’s clock must be set correctly.

In case of a TV station with EPG information, the programme category will be recorded automatically.

The VCR’s memory can hold a maximum of 600 programmes with titles of 8 characters (or up to 900 programmes with titles of fewer characters).

Precautions for Recording:

≥ We recommend that you use new tapes for recording. ≥ Each recorded programme should have length of at least 15 minutes in the SP or LP mode. ≥ Each recorded programme should have length of at least 25 minutes in the EP mode. ≥ No Tape Library data is recorded during insert editing. ≥ If you copy a cassette with a cassette number, the tape library data may not be copied correctly. Therefore, the VCR’s Tape

Library System may not work correctly with such a copied cassette.

≥ When a new recording is made over existing recordings on a tape, the original programmes are deleted from the list. ≥ Before recording programmes, make sure that the tape length is set correctly on the On Screen Display. Otherwise, the tape

position bar of the Tape Library data does not display the actual tape position. With some tapes, the bar indication is not accurate. (See page 53.)

≥ The VCR’s power back-up system protects the Tape Library data in the memory in case of a power failure and stores it for up

to 5 years when the VCR is not connected to an AC mains socket.

≥ When the recording is completed and you eject the cassette, the cassette number remains displayed on the VCR display for

approximately 30 seconds. Be sure to write this number on the cassette label.

≥ When the VCR’s entire memory area has been used up by the Tape Library data, or when cassette numbers 1 through 999

have all been used, the indication “Library memory full !” appears on the TV screen for several seconds when recording is completed. After this, recording is still possible but no new Tape Library data can be stored. In this case, delete the numbers of cassettes that you do not need any more before making further recordings. (See page 32.)

How to Read the Tape Library Contents

Title: For a programme from a TV station that provides EPG information; also from a TV station without EPG information but with Teletext information, provided the “Title page” is correctly set. (See page 49.) Manually adding or editing the title is also possible.

TV Station Name: For a TV programme that was broadcast with Teletext information but without EPG information.

Programme Position Number: For a TV programme that was broadcast with neither Teletext information nor EPG information.

Direct TV Rec: For a TV programme recorded with the Direct TV Recording function.

Programme Position Bar: This shows the approximate position of the programme on the tape and its length.

Recording Start Time

Tape Position Bar: This shows the approximate present tape position on the inserted cassette.

Content of tape: 5 Page 1/2

Title

Football ZDF (18:58)

¢¢¢03 (19:08) Ch 3 ¢¢¢¢¢ (19:18)

: Subtitles

Cassette Number

Channel Number

Date/Category

We 5.04.00 Sports

We 19.04.00 News

Sa 29.04.00 Movies

Fr 12.05.00 Music

Recording Date

Category: For a programme from a TV station that provides EPG information. Manually adding or editing the programme category is also possible.

Subtitle Indication: This appears only when a programme with subtitles has been recorded. (See page 48.) Under certain recording conditions, this indication may not appear.

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To Check the Tape Library Data

Library contents Restore data Delete data Tape Library Demo

Main menu

Timer record Tape Library Display Tuning Clock Functions Language Country Satellite

Content of tape: 100

ZDF (18:58)

We 19.04.00

5 Find space to record 6

5 Intro-Jet Scan 6

Title

Date/Category

: Subtitles

To Check What Programmes Are Recorded on the Inserted Video Cassette and To Play Back a Desired Programme

First, perform the operation steps explained on page 16.

Then press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select the programme and then press the LIBRARY button M.

≥ After the selected programme

has been found, the current tape contents list disappears and playback starts automatically.

≥ When you select the “Find

space to record” indication at the bottom of the On Screen Display and press the LIBRARY button M, the VCR automatically winds the tape to a position from which you can start recording.

≥ When you select the “Intro-Jet Scan” indication at the

bottom of the On Screen Display and press the LIBRARY button M, Intro-Jet Scan starts. (See page 34.)

To Check the Cassette Number Again If the Cassette Number Check of a Cassette that Has a Cassette Number Did Not Work Correctly, or If You Cancelled the Cassette Number Check Midway:

Content of tape: 100

Title

ZDF (18:58)

5 Find space to record 6

Searching for

"ZDF (18:58)"

Please wait.

: Subtitles

Date/Category

We 19.04.00

Note:

≥ In the case of certain cassettes, for example cassettes

recorded on another NV-HS960 model VCR or cassettes whose cassette number was deleted from the Tape Library data, the cassette number and contents (recorded programmes) are not displayed.

To Check on Which Cassette a Desired Programme Is Recorded

If you press the LIBRARY button M when no cassette is inserted, operation steps 1 and 2 below are not necessary. In this case, start from operation step 3.

1 Press the MENU button U and then press the Cursor

buttons (341) R to select “Tape Library” and “Library contents” in this order.

2 Press the OK button T.

≥ If a cassette is already inserted, its cassette number

and contents appear.

≥ Rewind the tape to its beginning.

1 Press the LIBRARY button M.

Hint:

≥ Even after you have pressed the Cursor buttons (34) R

to select the “Find space to record” and the VCR has located the tape position from which to make a new recording, we recommend you to confirm that this tape position is really suitable, before you start recording.

≥ The Cassette Number Check starts automatically.

Wait a few moments until the check is completed. When it is completed, the cassette number and its contents (recorded programmes) appear on the On Screen Display, and the cassette number appears on the VCR display.

Content of tape: 100

Title

ZDF (18:58)

5 Find space to record 6

5 Intro-Jet Scan 6

: Subtitles

(Example: When Cassette Number Check was completed successfully)

Date/Category

We 19.04.00

If the cassette number does not appear and the following indication is displayed:

Press the INDEX L button K once to start the search for a programme. When playback starts, wait a few moments and then press the LIBRARY button M.

Content of tape: ---

Title

5 Intro-Jet Scan 6

Tape ID could not

be detected

: Subtitles

Date/Category

≥ If the cassette number still does not appear, repeat

this process until it appears.

≥ If no cassette is inserted, the lowest cassette number

and its contents appear.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (21) R to display the

contents of each cassette one after another, and search for the desired programme.

Library for tape: 5 Page 1/2

Title

A2 (10:52) ARD ( 4:04)

¢¢¢03 ( 4:15) Ch 6

ARD (11:20)

: Subtitles

Date/Category

Th 20.01.00 Movies

Fr 4.02.00 Sports

Fr 4.02.00 Music

Tu 8.02.00 Sports

4 After you have found out which cassette contains the

desired programme, insert that cassette into the VCR. (See page 16.)

5 To play back the desired programme, press the Cursor

buttons (34) R to select that programme and then press the LIBRARY button M. ≥ After the selected programme has been found,

playback starts automatically.

Tape Library System

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To Check the Tape Library’s Contents by Cassette Number, Title, Category, or Recording Date

If you press the LIBRARY button M when no cassette is inserted, operation steps 1 and 2 below are not necessary. In this case, start from operation step 3.

1 Press the MENU button U and then press the Cursor

buttons (341) R to select “Tape Library” and “Library contents” in this order.

2 Press the OK button T.

3 Press the Channel buttons (red) :, DATE button

(green) ;, ON button (yellow) G or OFF button (blue) F .

Pressing the above buttons displays a list of the recorded programmes as follows:

Channel (red) ::

By cassette number

DATE (green) ;:

By title in alphabetical order

ON (yellow) G:

The list of categories appears. Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the desired category and then press the OK button T. The titles are now listed in alphabetical order.

OFF (blue) F:

By date (latest first)

Sorting by Tape Number

No. Title

Sorting in progress

Please wait.

1/1

Date

Library for tape: 5 Page 1/2

Title

A2 (10:52) ARD ( 4:04)

¢¢¢03 ( 4:15) Ch 6

ARD (11:20)

: Subtitles

orting by Tape Number

No. Title

1 ARD ( 9:07) 20.01.00 1 A3 ( 9:18) 20.01.00 1 A3 ( 9:23) 2.02.00 1 ¢¢¢04 ( 0:01) Ch 9 1.01.01 1 Football 1.02.01 1 ZDF (13:56) 10.02.00 1 BR3 (14:07) 10.02.00 2 ¢¢¢03 ( 9:32) Ch 6 20.01.00 2 ¢¢¢04 ( 9:42) Ch 9 20.01.00 2 ¢¢¢04 (11:39) Ch 9 5.02.00 3 ARD ( 9:58) 20.01.00 3 ARD (11:23) 3.02.00 3 ARD (12:11) 3.02.00 3 ARD ( 4:01) 4.02.00

Date/Category

Th 20.01.00 Movies

Fr 4.02.00 Sports

Fr 4.02.00 Music

Tu 8.02.00 Sports

Date

(By cassette number)

1/16

5 To play back the desired programme, insert the

corresponding cassette. If the cassette that contains the desired programme is already in the VCR, this operation step 5 is not necessary. ≥ The Cassette Number Check starts immediately and

the list of programmes disappears temporarily until the check is completed.

≥ If the cassette number does not appear on the VCR

display, see page 16.

6 Press the LIBRARY button M.

≥ After the selected

programme is found, the list of Library contents menu disappears and playback

Sorting by Tape Number

No. Title

96 ¢¢¢03 (15:05) Ch 6 10.02.00 97 ¢¢¢03 (15:27) Ch 6 10.02.00 98 ARD (15:53) 20.01.00

99 ARD (16:13) 20.01.00 100 ARD (19:35) 5.02.00 101 ARD (21:01) 20.01.00 101 ARD (17:18) 3.02.00 101 ¢¢¢04 (18:28) Ch 8 3.02.00 101 ¢¢¢04 (18:51) Ch 8 4.02.00

Searching for

"¢¢¢04 (18:51) Ch 8"

Please wait.

Date

starts automatically.

Hint:

≥ If you press the OK button T after performing operation

step 4, the menu for entering (or changing) a new title and category appears and you can enter (or edit) a new title and a category. (See page 31.)

16/16

4 Press the Cursor buttons

(34) R to select the desired programme (title).

Sorting by Tape Number

No. Title

96 ¢¢¢03 (15:05) Ch 6 10.02.00 97 ¢¢¢03 (15:27) Ch 6 10.02.00 98 ARD (15:53) 20.01.00

99 ARD (16:13) 20.01.00 100 ARD (19:35) 5.02.00 101 ARD (21:01) 20.01.00 101 ARD (17:18) 3.02.00 101 ¢¢¢04 (18:28) Ch 8 3.02.00 101 ¢¢¢04 (18:51) Ch 8 4.02.00

Date

16/16

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To Manually Enter or Editing a Title or Category

If you press the LIBRARY button M when no cassette is inserted, operation steps 1 and 2 below are not necessary. In this case, start from operation step 3.

01 Press the MENU button U and then press the Cursor

buttons (341) R to select “Tape Library” and “Library contents” in this order.

02 Press the OK button T.

03 Press the Cursor buttons (21) R to display the

contents of each cassette one after another, and search for the programme whose title and/or category you want to enter (or change).

04 Press the Cursor buttons (34)

R to select the desired programme.

05 Press the OK button T.

≥ The menu for entering

(or changing) the title and/or category appears.

Library for tape: 1 Page 1/2

Title

ARD ( 9:07) A3 ( 9:18) A3 ( 9:23)

¢¢¢04 ( 0:01) Ch 9

: Subtitles

Date/Category

Th 20.01.00 Sports

Th 20.01.00 News

We 2.02.00 News

Sa 1.01 .00 Children's

Library Edit

Tape 1

Old title: A3 ( 9:18)

Old category: News

New title:

New category:

09 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the desired

category and then press the OK button T.

Library Edit

Tape 1

Old title: A3 ( 9:18)

Old category: News

New title: FOOTBALL

New category:

Category Movies

News Politics Entertainment Hobbies Sports Children's Educational Music Arts/Culture Series Others-1 Others-2

10 Press the MENU button U.

11 Press the OK button T.

≥ When you enter (or change)

the title, the recording start time, which was displayed before, disappears.

Library Edit

Tape 1

Old title: A3 ( 9:18)

Old category: News

New title: FOOTBALL

New category: Spor ts

Library Edit

Tape 1

Old title: A3 ( 9:18)

Old category: News

New title: FOOTBALL

New category: Spor ts

Really store changes?

Library for tape: 1 Page 1/2

Title

ARD ( 9:07) FOOTBALL A3 ( 9:23)

¢¢¢04 ( 0:01) Ch 9

: Subtitles

Date/Category

Th 20.01.00 Sports

We 2.02.00 News

Sa 1.01 .00 Children's

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

06 Press the Cursor button (1) R to select the entry field

for a new title and then press the Cursor buttons (3421) R and the OK button T to enter (or change) the title.

≥ Up to 22 characters can be entered for one title. ≥ To correct an input error,

press the CANCEL button > and then enter the correct character.

≥ If you have entered a full

22 characters, you can skip

Library Edit

Tape 1

Old title: A3 ( 9:18)

Old category: News

New title: FOOTBALL

New category:

ABCDEFGHIJ KLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ ¢ji 0123456789

operation step 7.

07 After you have entered the title, press the MENU button

U. “New title” is now selected.

08 Press the Cursor button (4) R

to select “New category”, and then press the Cursor button (1) R.

Library Edit

Tape 1

Old title: A3 ( 9:18)

Old category: News

New title: FOOTBALL

New category:

Category Movies

News Politics Entertainment Hobbies Sports Children's Educational Music Arts/Culture Series Others-1 Others-2

Tape Library System

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To Delete the Tape Library Data

Library contents Restore data Delete data Tape Library Demo

Main menu

Timer record Tape Library Display Tuning Clock Functions Language Country Satellite

Are you sure ?

Caution:

The Tape Library system offers a convenient back-up option, in case you later regret having deleted the Tape Library data. To have this option available, make sure you know on which cassette you recorded last before the deletion. If that cassette is not available, record for at least 15 minutes on any cassette. (25 minutes in the EP mode.) Either of these two cassettes can then be used to restore the Tape Library that you have deleted. (To restore the Tape Library data, see page 33.)

To Delete the Tape Library Data of a Single Video Cassette

If you press the LIBRARY button M when no cassette is inserted, operation steps 1 and 2 below are not necessary. In this case, start from operation step 3.

1 Press the MENU button U and then press the Cursor

buttons (341) R to select “Tape Library” and “Library contents” in this order.

2 Press the OK button T.

Hint:

≥ Even if you delete a cassette’s contents from the Tape

Library while that cassette is in the VCR, this does not erase the actual programmes recorded on the cassette.

To Delete All the Tape Library Data Stored in the VCR’s Memory

1 Press the MENU button U and then the Cursor button

(34) R to select “Tape Library”.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (14) R to select “Delete

data”.

3 Press the OK button T.

4 Press the OK button T again.

Main menu

Timer record Tape Library Display Tuning Clock Functions Language Country Satellite

Library contents Restore data Delete data Tape Library Demo

Warning--all stored

library data will be lost

Do you want to proceed ?

3 Press the Cursor buttons (21) R to search for the

cassette whose Tape Library data you want to delete.

Library for tape: 5 Page 1/2

Title

A2 (10:52) ARD ( 4:04)

¢¢¢03 ( 4:15) Ch 6

ARD (11:20)

: Subtitles

Date/Category

Th 20.01.00 Movies

Fr 4.02.00 Sports

Fr 4.02.00 Music

Tu 8.02.00 Sports

4 When you have found the desired cassette, press the

CANCEL button >.

Library for tape: 5 Page 1/2

Title

A2 (10:52) ARD ( 4:04) UUU03 ( 4:15) Ch 6 ARD (11:20)

: Subtitles

Really delete tape

contents ?

Date/Category

Th 20.01.00 Movies

Fr 4.02.00 Sports

Th 4.02.00 Music

Tu 8.02.00 Sports

5 If you are sure to delete the cassette’s contents, press

the OK button T. ≥ The cassette’s Tape Library

data are now deleted from the VCR’s Tape Library.

Library for tape: 5

Title

Really delete tape

from library ?

: Subtitles

Date/Category

≥ If you also want to delete the cassette number from

the VCR’s Tape Library, press the OK button T again to delete the cassette number. If you want to keep the cassette number, press the EXIT button S instead of the OK button T.

5 Press the OK button T again if you are sure that you

want to delete all the stored data from the VCR’s Tape Library. ≥ If you do not want to delete the stored data from the

VCR’s Tape Library after all, press the EXIT button S.

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

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To Restore Deleted Tape Library

Library contents Restore data Delete data Tape Library Demo

Main menu

Timer record Tape Library Display Tuning Clock Functions Language Country Satellite

Data

Caution:

1 Press the MENU button U and then the Cursor buttons

(34) R to select “Tape Library”.

Hint:

≥ If you press the Stop button 9 while the Tape Library Data

is being restored, the warning indication “Restore not successful!” appears.

To Demonstrate the Tape Library System

1 Press the MENU button U and then the Cursor buttons

(34) R to select “Tape Library”.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(14) R to select “Tape Library Demo”.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(14) R to select “Restore data”.

Main menu

Timer record Tape Library Display Tuning Clock Functions Language Country Satellite

Library contents Restore data Delete data Tape Library Demo

3 Press the OK button T.

4 The number of the cassette

which you need to restore the Tape Library data appears.

Library Restore

Please insert video tape

No. : 100

≥ Make a note of this cassette

number.

5 Insert the cassette which has the indicated cassette

number. ≥ The restoration of Library data now starts

automatically. It takes some time for this process to be completed.

Library Restore

Please insert video tape

Checking tape number...

Please wait !

No. : 100

Library Restore

Please insert video tape

Warning--all stored

library data will be lost

Do you want to proceed ?

No. : 100

3 Press the OK button T.

4 Follow the operations on

pages 29–32 to demonstrate checking, editing, or deleting the Tape Library data. ≥ Any changes (Library Edit,

Delete) made to the data at this time are not actually

Library for tape: 1 Page 1/2

2 Library Demonstration 1

Title

Vikings The last frontier

World news

News digest

: Subtitles

Date/Category

Sa 29.04.00 Movies

We 3.05.00 Movies

We 22.03.00 News

Su 12.03.00 News

reflected.

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

≥ If you insert a cassette with the wrong cassette

number, the following indication appears. In this case, the data cannot be completely restored, even if you continue by performing operation step 6.

Library Restore

Please insert video tape

No or different tape number !

Continue anyway?

No. : 100

6 Press the OK button T.

Library Restore

Please insert video tape

Restore in progress...

Please wait !

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

No. : 100

Restore

successful!

Tape Library System

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Search Functions

Content of tape: 100

ZDF (18:58)

We 19.04.00

5 Find space to record 6

5 Intro-Jet Scan 6

Title

Date/Category

: Subtitles

Content of tape: ---

5 Intro-Jet Scan 6

Title

Date/Category

: Subtitles

VISSuVHS Index Search System

This VCR automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording is started. The Index search function makes use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired programme quickly and easily.

Index signals are automatically recorded in the following cases: ≥ When you start a recording by pressing the REC button J,

REC/OTR button g or DIRECT TV REC button 6.

≥ When a timer recording starts. ≥ When you press the REC button J on the remote control

during recording.

Conditions for correct operation of the Index search function: ≥ The VCR must be in the stop mode or in the playback

mode.

≥ Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least

5 minutes long.

Preparations

≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ 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.)

Index signals are automatically recorded in the following cases: ≥ When you start a recording by pressing the REC button J,

REC/OTR button g or DIRECT TV REC button 6.

≥ When a timer recording starts. ≥ When you press the REC button J on the remote control

during recording.

Conditions for correct operation of the Intro-Jet Scan function:

≥ VCR must be switched on or be in the playback mode. ≥ Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least

15 minutes long.

Preparation

≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV.

Operations-A 1 Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.

If a cassette is already in the VCR, press the LIBRARY button M. ≥ As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette

Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 16.) If the “Intro-Jet Scan” indication does not appear on the TV screen, press the LIBRARY button M to make it appear.

Operation 1 Press the INDEX button K (that corresponds to the

To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop Playback:

Press the Stop button 9.

Hints:

≥ Searching in either direction is possible up to the 20th

index signal.

≥ If you press either of the INDEX buttons K too many times,

simply press the other INDEX button K (indicating the opposite direction) to correct it. In this way, you can reduce the displayed figure down to 1.

≥ The figure on the VCR display decreases by 1 every time

an index signal is located.

Intro-Jet Scan

This VCR automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording starts. The Intro-Jet Scan function makes use of these index signals to play back the beginning of each programme recorded on the cassette one after another at high speed. This lets you quickly and easily check the contents of a cassette and find a desired programme.

direction from the current tape position in which the desired programme is located on the tape) to start the index search. For example, if you want to search for the 2nd recorded programme in forward direction, press the INDEX L button K twice. ≥ The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape and

searches for the specified index signal (the beginning of the desired recorded programme). When it has been found, playback starts automatically.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the “Intro-

Jet Scan” indication and then press the LIBRARY button M to start the Intro-Jet Scan. ≥ After rewinding the tape to the beginning, the VCR

plays it back at high speed for approximately 10 seconds. It then fast-forwards the tape to the next tape position marked by an index signal (beginning of a programme), and every time an index signal is found, the VCR switches over to high-speed playback (Cue) for about 10 seconds.

Beginning of tape

Index signal

High-speed Playback (Cue)

Programme 1 Programme 2 Programme 3

Rewinding

Fast-forwarding

Present tape position

3 When you have found the programme that you want to

view, press the Play button I to start normal playback.

Operations-B 1 Press the INTRO-JET SCAN button l to start the Intro-

Jet Scan with the cassette inserted.

2 When you have found the programme that you want to

view, press the Play button I to start normal playback.

To Cancel the Intro-Jet Scan or to Stop Playback:

Press the Stop button 9.

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Editing

Assemble Editing

The assemble editing function makes it easy to record the picture and sound of virtually any number of scenes or programmes in succession. Assemble editing from an external source, for example from a video movie camera, can be performed in the same way.

Recording unit (this VCR) Front

]

Video movie camera

Preparations

≥ Connect a video movie camera or a VCR to this VCR with

an audio/video cable or a 21-pin Scart cable, as shown in the illustration.

≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Insert the cassette on which the assemble editing is to be

performed, and make sure that its erasure prevention tab is not broken out. As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 16.)

≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”. ≥ Press the INPUT SELECT button 3 to select the AV Input

(external input) “A1”, “A2” or “A3” according to the socket(s) on the VCR to which the source unit has been connected.

A1: When connected to the AV1 21-pin Scart socket u

[AV1 (TV)]

A2: When connected to the AV2 21-pin Scart socket v

[AV2 (DECODER/EXT)] ≥ Make sure that “AV2” is set to “EXT”.

(See page 55.)

A3: When connected to the Video Input socket ^

[VIDEO IN (AV3)]/the S-Video Input socket ] [S-VIDEO IN (AV3)] and Audio Input sockets _ [AUDIO IN (AV3)] on the front panel of this VCR ≥ When connecting a mono type movie camera or

VCR to this VCR’s front AV sockets, connect to the L (white) audio socket.

≥ Press the 3D DNR button h to turn 3D DNR function off so

that 3D DNR lamp is not lit, to ensure editing with optimal picture quality.

Rear

Other VCR

4 When that point is reached, press the Pause/Still button

i again to start recording the new picture and sound from the playback unit.

5 To record (copy) additional scenes, press the Pause/Still

button i to put this VCR in the recording pause mode and then perform steps 3 and 4 again.

6 At the point where you want to stop recording, press the

Stop button 9 to finish recording.

Hints:

≥ The new sound is recorded on both the Hi-Fi audio tracks

and the normal audio track. The sound recorded on the normal audio track is always in mono.

≥ If you want to change the audio recording level, adjust it.

(See page 22.)

Note:

≥ If you leave the VCR in the recording pause mode for more

than 5 minutes in step 2 or 5, the VCR automatically switches over to the stop mode to protect the video heads.

Advanced Operations

Operations 1 Press the Pause/Still button i on this VCR and then

use the Shuttle Ring j or Jog Dial k to search for the end of the last previously recorded scene.

2 Press the REC/OTR button g to put it in the recording

pause mode.

3 Start playback on the source unit and search for the

point from which you want to record (copy) onto this VCR.

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REC

Album Function

The album function lets you collect desired scenes (both moving and still pictures) and create the equivalent of a photo album, but on video cassette. The pictures can be copied onto the cassette from a digital video movie camera, a digital still camera or a digital VCR for any desired time that you can preset.

Recording unit (this VCR) Recording unit (this VCR)

]

Digital still camera

Digital Video movie camera

Preparations

≥ Connect a digital still camera, a digital video movie camera

or another external digital source to the Video Input socket ^ [VIDEO IN (AV3)]/the S-Video Input socket ] [S-VIDEO IN (AV3)] and Audio Input sockets _ [AUDIO IN (AV3)] on the front panel of this VCR.

≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Insert a cassette with intact erasure prevention tab.

As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 16.)

≥ Press the 3D DNR button h to turn 3D DNR function off so

that 3D DNR lamp is not lit, to ensure editing with optimal picture quality.

To Change the Recording Time:

After step 1 or 3, press the INDEX L or INDEX K button K to change the recording time. You can set any time between “3” and “20” seconds.

Indication when the recording time is set to “10”

Hints:

≥ If you connect a digital still camera, use a camera

equipped with the video output socket. Use the cable supplied with the still camera to connect it. For details, also read the operating instructions of the equipment to be connected.

≥ If you leave the VCR in the recording pause mode for

more than 5 minutes in step 1 or 3, the VCR automatically switches over to the stop mode to protect the video heads. In this case, press the STILL ALBUM button @ again to put the VCR in the recording pause mode again.

≥ If you want to add background music or narration to the

scenes recorded with the album function, perform Audio Dubbing as explained on the page 38.

≥ Depending on the output system of the digital still

camera, the pictures may not be recorded correctly.

≥ If you dub still pictures from a conventional analogue

video movie camera or VCR, some picture distortion may occur in the recorded picture.

Operations 1 Press the STILL ALBUM

button @ on the remote

REC

control to put the VCR in the recording pause mode. ≥ The VCR automatically selects the AV Input (external

input) “A3” and then switches over to the recording pause mode. The figure for the preset recording time (seconds) appears on the VCR display. The initial setting is “05” (5 seconds).

2 Start playback on the source unit to search for the point

from which you want to copy onto this VCR.

3 When that point is reached,

press the STILL ALBUM

REC

button @ on the remote control of this VCR again to start recording. The VCR records the picture (and sound) for 5 seconds and then automatically switches over to the recording pause mode.

4 Repeat above steps 2 and 3 to record other scenes in

succession.

5 When you have recorded all desired scenes, press the

Stop button 9 to finish recording.

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Insert Editing

The Insert Editing function lets you substitute a part of a previously made recording by inserting one or several new scenes together with new sound. This editing method lets you precisely set the end point, and the recording will stop automatically when this point is reached. This editing method also ensures smooth, noise-free picture transitions between old and new recordings.

Operations 1 Press the Pause/Still button i on this VCR and then

use the Shuttle Ring j or Jog Dial k to search for the tape position at which you want the insert recording to end.

2 Press the RESET button = to reset the tape counter

displayed on the VCR display to “0:00.00”.

As the Insert Editing function is mostly used for replacing relatively short parts of an already recorded programme, no Tape Library data is registered for the newly inserted parts.

0:00.00

INSERT

Preparations

≥ Connect a movie camera or another VCR to this VCR as

shown in the illustration on page 35.

≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Insert the cassette onto which you want to perform insert

editing and make sure that its erasure prevention tab is intact. As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 16.)

≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”. ≥ Press the INPUT SELECT button 3 to select the AV input

(external input) “A1”, “A2” or “A3” according to the socket(s) to which you have connected the source unit.

A1: When connected to the AV1 21-pin Scart socket u

[AV1 (TV)]

A2: When connected to the AV2 21-pin Scart socket v

[AV2 (DECODER/EXT)] ≥ Make sure that “AV2” is set to “EXT”.

(See page 55.)

A3: When connected to the Video Input socket ^

[VIDEO IN (AV3)]/the S-Video Input socket ] [S-VIDEO IN (AV3)] and Audio Input sockets _ [AUDIO IN (AV3)] on the front panel of this VCR ≥ When connecting a mono type movie camera or

VCR to this VCR’s front AV sockets, connect to the L (white) audio socket.

≥ Press the 3D DNR button h to turn 3D DNR function off so

that 3D DNR lamp is not lit, to ensure editing with optimal picture quality.

0:00.00

3 Use the Shuttle Ring j or Jog Dial k to search for the

tape position at which you want the insert editing to start.

4 Press the INSERT button b to put this VCR in the

recording pause mode. ≥ The new sound will be recorded on the Hi-Fi sound

tracks.

≥ In case you also want to record the new sound on the

normal (mono) audio track, press the A.DUB button c. The indication on the On Screen Display changes to “AV INSERT”.

5 Start playback on the source unit and search for the

beginning of the scene that you want to dub (copy) onto this VCR.

6 When you have found that point, press the Pause/Still

button i on this VCR again to start recording the new part from the playback unit. ≥ When the tape counter displayed on the On Screen

Display becomes “0:00.00”, recording automatically stops, and this VCR stops in the recording pause mode.

≥ To edit additional scenes, repeat operation steps 1 to

7 Press the Stop button 9 on this VCR to finish editing.

Hint:

≥ If you want to change the audio recording level, adjust it.

(See page 22.)

Notes:

≥ Insert editing cannot be performed on blank sections of a

tape. In such case, perform assembly editing first. (See page 35.)

≥ The cassette number is not recorded for the programme

which has been recorded with Insert Editing.

Advanced Operations

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Audio Dubbing

The audio dubbing function lets you record new sound onto the normal (mono) audio track. Although this erases the original sound on the normal audio track, the sound on the Hi-Fi audio tracks remains unchanged. Use this function to add narration or background music to a previously made recordings.

Í/I

EJECT

AV3

S-VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Audio equipment or Video movie camera

ADUB

TBC

S-VHS/S-VHS ET

DIRECT TV REC

INSERT

A.DUB

Preparations

≥ Connect the audio equipment or a video movie camera to

this VCR with an audio cable.

≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Insert the cassette on which the audio dubbing is to be

≥ Press the INPUT SELECT button 3 to select the AV Input

(external input) “A1”, “A2” or “A3” according to the socket(s) on the VCR to which you have connected the source unit.

A1: When connected to the AV1 21-pin Scart socket u

[AV1 (TV)]

A2: When connected to the AV2 21-pin Scart socket v

[AV2 (DECODER/EXT)] ≥ Make sure that “AV2” is set to “EXT”.

(See page 55.)

A3: When connected to the Audio Input sockets _

[AUDIO IN (AV3)] on the front panel of this VCR ≥ When connecting a mono type movie camera or

VCR to this VCR’s front AV sockets, connect to the L (white) audio socket.

Operations 1 Press the Play button I on this VCR to start playback to

search for the point from which you want to start audio dubbing.

2 At the point from which you want to perform audio

dubbing, press the Pause/Still button i on this VCR to put it in the still playback mode.

3 Press the A.DUB button c on this VCR to put it in the

recording pause mode.

4 Start playback on the source unit

so that you can hear the sound.

5 When you reach the point from

which you want to start audio

ADUB 0:00.29

dubbing, press the Pause/Still button i on this VCR again to start recording the new sound or start your narration.

6 At the point where you want to stop audio dubbing, press

the Stop button 9 to finish recording.

Hints:

≥ The new sound is recorded on the normal audio track. The

original sound remains on the Hi-Fi audio tracks. The sound recorded on the normal audio track is always in mono.

≥ For audio dubbing with narration, you can use the built-in

microphone of the connected video movie camera.

≥ If you want to change the audio recording level, adjust it.

(See page 22.)

≥ To listen to the sound recorded with audio dubbing, press

the AUDIO button ? during playback to select the normal audio track. (For details, refer to page 17.)

≥ To listen to the sound recorded with audio dubbing together

with the original sound, first set “Audio mode” to “MIX” (for details, refer to page 56) and then press the AUDIO button ? during playback to select the mixed sound.

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Audio Dubbing on a Panasonic Hi-Fi VCR

General

≥ The VHS format allows audio dubbing only on the normal (mono) audio track, as the Hi-Fi audio tracks cannot be

re-recorded without erasing the video signal.

A. Audio Dubbing and then Playing Back the Audio-Dubbed Mono Sound Alone

1 Press the INPUT SELECT button 3 to select the AV input terminal to which the audio dubbing source unit is

connected.

2 Press the Play button I to search for the tape position at which the audio dubbing is to start. 3 Press the AUDIO button ? repeatedly until the “– –” indication appears.

≥ The normal audio track is now selected.

4 Press the Pause/Still button i at this position. 5 Press the A.DUB button c to switch the VCR over to the audio dubbing mode. 6 Press the Pause/Still button i to start audio dubbing. 7 After audio dubbing has been completed, rewind the tape, play it back and make sure that the normal audio track is

selected (see step 3 above).

8 Check if the audio dubbing was performed to your satisfaction.

B. Audio Dubbing and then Playing Back the Audio-Dubbed Mono Sound and

Original Hi-Fi Sound Together (Hi-Fi Mix Function)

1 Press the INPUT SELECT button 3 to select the AV input terminal to which the audio dubbing source unit is

connected.

2 Press the Play button I to search for the tape position at which the audio dubbing is to start. 3 Press the AUDIO button ? repeatedly until the “LR” indication appears.

≥ The Hi-Fi audio tracks are now selected.

(For details, refer to page 56.)

8 Check if the audio dubbing was performed to your satisfaction. The original sound and the new sound are heard

simultaneously (mixed together).

C. Externally Mixing the Sound from the Hi-Fi Tracks with the New Sound for Audio

Dubbing and then Playing It Back

1 Press the INPUT SELECT button 3 to select the AV input terminal to which the audio dubbing source unit is

connected.

2 Press the Play button I to search for the tape position at which the audio dubbing is to start. 3 Press the AUDIO button ? repeatedly until the “LR” indication appears. 4 Press the Pause/Still button i at this position. 5 Press the A.DUB button c to switch the VCR over to the audio dubbing mode.

≥ Input both the original signals of the Hi-Fi tracks (from the AV1, AV2 or the Audio Output sockets) and the new

sound into a mixing console (optional), and then input the mixed sound back into the VCR for audio dubbing.

6 Press the Pause/Still button i to start audio dubbing. 7 After audio dubbing has been completed, rewind the tape, play it back and press the AUDIO button ? repeatedly until

the “––” indication appears. ≥ The normal audio track is now selected.

8 Check if the audio dubbing was performed to your satisfaction. The original sound and the new sound are heard

simultaneously (mixed together).

(To produce audio-dubbed tapes for playback on mono VCRs)

Advanced Operations

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One-Touch Editing from a VHS-C, S-VHS-C or Digital Movie Camera or VCR

This editing function makes it very easy to perform repeated assemble editing, insert editing or audio dubbing as the connected source unit can also be controlled with this VCR’s Shuttle Ring and Jog Dial.

Recording unit (this VCR) Front

]

Edit cable (supplied)

Rear

Operations 1 Press the Pause/Still button i on this VCR and then

use the Shuttle Ring j or Jog Dial k to search for the tape position from which you want to start recording.

2 Press the REC/OTR button g on this VCR to put it in the

recording pause mode. ≥ This automatically puts the source unit in the still

playback mode.

≥ Instead of the REC/OTR button g, press the INSERT

button b to perform insert editing, or the A.DUB button c for audio dubbing, or the INSERT b and A.DUB buttons c simultaneously for AV insert editing.

3 Use the Shuttle Ring j or Jog Dial k on this VCR to

search for point in the picture from the source unit from which you want to start recording.

4 Press the Pause/Still button i on this VCR to start

editing. ≥ Playback on the source unit starts automatically at the

same time.

Video movie camera

Preparations

≥ First confirm that both recording and source units are

connected to a AC mains socket.

≥ Press the MENU button U and then use the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Functions” followed by “Edit”, and then set it to “ON”. (See page 56.) If the source unit also has an “Edit” setting (either a switch or a menu setting), be sure to set it to “OFF” on the source unit.

≥ Connect the EDIT socket s on this VCR to a video movie

camera or a VCR using the Edit cable (VW-K5E), as shown in the illustration.

≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Insert the cassette onto which you want to perform One-

Touch editing and make sure that its erasure prevention tab is intact. As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until this check is completed. (See page 16.)

≥ Insert the cassette, from which you want to perform editing,

into the source unit.

≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”. ≥ Press the INPUT SELECT button 3 to select the AV input

(external input) “A1”, “A2” or “A3” according to the socket(s) to which you have connected the source unit.

A1: When connected to the AV1 21-pin Scart socket u

[AV1 (TV)]

A2: When connected to the AV2 21-pin Scart socket v

[AV2 (DECODER/EXT)] ≥ Make sure that “AV2” is set to “EXT”.

(See page 55.)

A3: When connected to the Video Input socket ^

[VIDEO IN (AV3)]/the S-Video Input socket ] [S-VIDEO IN (AV3)] and Audio Input sockets _ [AUDIO IN (AV3)] on the front panel of this VCR ≥ When connecting a mono type movie camera or

VCR to this VCR’s front AV sockets, connect to the L (white) audio socket.

≥ Press the 3D DNR button h to turn 3D DNR function off so

that 3D DNR lamp is not lit, to ensure editing with optimal picture quality.

Other VCR

5 When you reach the point in the picture from the source

unit where you want to finish recording, press the Pause/ Still button i on this VCR again. ≥ This VCR is now in the recording pause mode and the

source unit in the still playback mode.

≥ To edit another scene, repeat operation steps 3 to 5.

6 Press the Stop button 9 on this VCR to finish editing.

≥ After you have finished editing, disconnect the Edit

cable.

Hints:

≥ If you want to change the audio recording level, adjust it.

(See page 22.)

≥ If you connect the optional Editing Controller

(VW-EC500E/EC310E/EC300E) to the EDIT socket s, such editing functions as assemble editing, insert editing and audio dubbing can be performed more quickly and efficiently between this VCR and another VCR or a movie camera.

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One-Touch Editing from a Video-8/Hi8 Video Movie Camera

Recording unit (this VCR) Front

]

Video movie camera

Preparations

≥ First confirm that both recording and source units are

connected to a AC mains socket.

≥ Press the MENU button U and then use the Cursor buttons

≥ Connect the 8mm CONTROL socket t on this VCR to a

video movie camera or a VCR using the LANC type edit cable, as shown in the illustration.

≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Insert the cassette onto which you want to perform One-

≥ Insert the cassette, from which you want to perform editing,

into the source unit.

≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”. ≥ Press the INPUT SELECT button 3 to select the AV input

(external input) “A3”. When connecting a mono type movie camera or VCR to this VCR’s front AV sockets, connect to the L (white) audio socket.

≥ Press the 3D DNR button h to turn 3D DNR function off so

that 3D DNR lamp is not lit, to ensure editing with optimal picture quality.

LANC type edit cable (not supplied)

Rear

Operations 1 Press the Pause/Still button i on this VCR and then

use the Shuttle Ring j or Jog Dial k to search for the tape position from which you want to start recording.

2 Press the REC/OTR button g on this VCR to put it in the

recording pause mode. ≥ This automatically puts the source unit in the still

playback mode.

≥ Instead of the REC/OTR button g, press the INSERT

button b to perform insert editing, or the A.DUB button c for audio dubbing, or the INSERT b and A.DUB buttons c simultaneously for AV insert editing.

3 Use the Shuttle Ring j or Jog Dial k on this VCR to

search for point in the picture from the source unit from which you want to start recording.

4 Press the Pause/Still button i on this VCR to start

editing. ≥ Playback on the source unit starts automatically at the

same time.

5 When you reach the point in the picture from the source

unit where you want to finish recording, press the Pause/ Still button i on this VCR again. ≥ This VCR is now in the recording pause mode and the

source unit in the still playback mode.

≥ To edit another scene, repeat operation steps 3 to 5.

6 Press the Stop button 9 on this VCR to finish editing.

≥ After you have finished editing, disconnect the LANC

type edit cable.

Hint:

≥ If you want to change the audio recording level, adjust it.

(See page 22.)

Advanced Operations

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Connecting the VCR to a Decoder/ Connecting the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier

To connect this VCR to a decoder or a stereo amplifier, make the connections shown in the illustration below. For the connection to the TV, see pages 10, 12 and 13.

For details about the connection, also read the operating instructions of the decoder or stereo amplifier.

Be sure to keep the VCR, TV and decoder or stereo amplifier switched off until you have finished all connections. For your safety, do not connect or handle the equipment with wet hands.

To Connect the VCR to a Decoder

Decoder here refers to the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV).

≥ When you start playback on the VCR, the TV is

automatically switched to the VCR mode. However, during playback, it is not possible to switch the TV back to the TV mode.

≥ If a Pay TV station has been selected on the VCR when

you switch to the TV mode, the picture on the TV is scrambled when you select a Pay TV station on the TV. In this case, either switch to the VCR mode or select the AV input on the TV.

Hint:

≥ “RGB” means separate Red/Green/Blue colour signals. If

you connect a TV equipped with RGB input capability to the AV1 socket u on this VCR, and a decoder equipped with RGB output capability to the AV2 socket v, the TV can receive RGB signal input from the decoder via the VCR.

To Connect the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier

Decoder (not supplied)

To an AC mains socket

1 Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV2

21-pin Scart socket v on the VCR and to the 21-pin Scart socket on the decoder.

2 Connect the decoder’s mains lead to an AC mains

socket.

3 Set “AV2” to “DECODER”.

For details, see page 55.

AV Link Function

If the VCR is connected to the TV via a 21-pin Scart cable, you can use the AV LINK button B to switch the TV from normal TV reception over to the video playback channel (AV input) (and vice versa). In the VCR mode (when the VCR indication in the VCR display is lit), the TV is switched to the video playback channel (AV input). In the TV mode (when the VCR indication is not lit), the TV is switched to TV reception.

VCR Mode

TV Mode

VCR indication is lit.

VCR indication is not lit.

21-pin Scart socket

VCR

21-pin Scart cable (not supplied)

AV Input is selected.

TV reception is selected.

Audio cable (not supplied)

Audio Input sockets

Stereo amplifier (not supplied)

To an AC mains socket

1 Connect an Audio cable (not supplied) to the Audio

Output sockets y on the VCR and to Audio Input sockets on the stereo amplifier.

2 Connect the stereo amplifier’s mains lead to an AC

mains socket.

≥ When you press the MENU button U to display the menu

on the TV screen, the TV is also automatically switched to the VCR mode, however, the VCR indication does not appear in this case.

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Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital Receiver

Satellite receiver here includes a digital receiver.

The connection method differs depending on the type of your satellite receiver.

For details about the connection, also read the satellite receiver’s operating instructions.

If the Satellite Receiver is Equipped with a 21-pin Scart Socket

If your satellite receiver is equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket, use a 21-pin Scart cable to connect the VCR.

For the connection to the TV, refer to pages 10, 12 and 13.

Be sure to keep the VCR, TV and satellite receiver switched off until you have finished all connections. For your safety, do not connect or handle the equipment with wet hands.

Satellite receiver (not supplied)

If the Satellite Receiver Is Not Equipped with a 21-Pin Scart Socket

In case your satellite receiver is not equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket, use the RF coaxial cable to connect it to the VCR.

For the connection to the TV, refer to pages 10, 12 and 13.

Be sure to keep the VCR, TV and satellite receiver switched off until you have finished all connections. For your safety, do not connect or handle the equipment with wet hands.

Aerial (not supplied)

Satellite receiver (not supplied)

Aerial Input socket

Aerial lead (not supplied)

To an AC mains socket

Aerial Output socket

To an AC Mains socket

1 Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV2

21-pin Scart socket v on the VCR and to the 21-pin Scart socket on the satellite receiver.

2 Connect the satellite receiver’s mains lead to an AC

mains socket.

3 Set “AV2” to “TIMER” or “EXT”.

For details, see page 55.

21-pin Scart socket ≥If your satellite

receiver has a VCR socket, connect the cable to it.

21-pin Scart cable (not supplied)

1 Connect the aerial lead to the Aerial Input socket on the

satellite receiver.

2 Connect the RF coaxial cable to the Aerial Output socket

on the satellite receiver and to the Aerial Input socket q on the VCR.

3 Connect the satellite receiver’s mains lead to an AC

mains socket.

Hint:

≥ The RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be

adjusted away from channel 36, which is used by the VCR, e.g. re-adjust to channel 33.

Note: How to install the satellite receiver

Carefully observe the following points so that you can control the satellite receiver from the VCR.

1 Place the satellite receiver on top of the VCR.

2 Move the satellite receiver back a few centimetres so

that infra-red signals emitted from the top of the VCR’s front panel can be received by the satellite receiver.

Satellite receiver

RF coaxial cable (not supplied)

21-pin Scart cable or RF coaxial cable

Advanced Operations

Infra-red signal transmitter

[

VCR

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To Prepare the VCR for Remote-controlled Operation of the Satellite Receiver (Setting the Tuner Type)

This VCR lets you change the programme position on the satellite receiver and programme timer recordings of satellite programmes—all with this VCR’s remote control. This is called “satellite control”. To enable the VCR to control the satellite receiver, you need to set the tuner type of your satellite receiver. You can find the tuner type numbers on the enclosed list of compatible satellite receivers. However, if your satellite receiver is not included in this list, it cannot be remote-controlled via this VCR.

Preparation

≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

Operations 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu

on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select

“Satellite”, “Connection” and “NO” in this order.

Main menu

Timer record Tape Library Display Tuning Clock Functions

Language Country Satellite

Connection: NO

Position:

Tuner type: 1

Hint:

≥ If you select “RF” in step 3, “Satellite – Position” is set

automatically and it is not possible to change the satellite programme position here. If you want to change it, refer to page 46.

Note:

≥ If your satellite receiver is not included in the list of

compatible satellite receivers, this VCR cannot control it.

s s

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34)

R to select the type of connection according to the type of socket on the VCR to which the satellite receiver is connected.

Main menu

Timer record Tape Library Display Tuning Clock Functions

Language Country Satellite

Connection: AV2

Position:

Tuner type: 1

NO: When the satellite receiver is not connected to the

VCR

RF: When the satellite receiver is connected to the

VCR’s Aerial Input socket

AV1: When the satellite receiver is connected to the

VCR’s AV1 21-pin Scart socket

AV2: When the satellite receiver is connected to the

VCR’s AV2 21-pin Scart socket

4 Press the OK button T.

5 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Tuner type” and “1” in this order.

Main menu

Timer record Tape Library Display Tuning Clock Functions

Language Country Satellite

Connection: AV2

Position:

Tuner type: 1

6 Find your receiver in the enclosed list of compatible

satellite receivers and enter its tuner type number by pressing the Numeric buttons 2.

7 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

s s

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

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To Prepare the Satellite Receiver

To make it possible for the VCR to control the satellite receiver, the satellite receiver must be left in a certain condition. This condition is called standby type, and it differs depending on the make and model of satellite receiver. There are five standby types (A, B, C, D, E) as listed below. Find your satellite receiver in the enclosed list of compatible satellite receivers and note its standby type. Then look up this standby type in the chart below and determine which action(s) you need to take to prepare your satellite receiver so that this VCR can control it.

Standby

Type

Action

Action 1: Switch the satellite receiver on. Action 2: Twin-tuner type satellite receiver: Select on the

tuner which is connected to the VCR. (Please also refer to the satellite receiver’s operating instructions.)

Action 3: Switch the satellite receiver’s channel display to the

2-digit display mode.

Yes

No No

No No No

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

≥ Some satellite receivers offer less than 99 channels. In

this case, the number of the satellite channels that can be controlled from the VCR is the same.

≥ Some satellite receivers offer more than 99 satellite

channels, but even in this case, only the satellite channels 1 through 99 can be controlled from the VCR.

≥ With some satellite receivers, it is necessary to wait a few

seconds between selecting one channel and selecting another one with the remote control of the VCR.

≥ If the display on the satellite receiver does not indicate

the channels, refer to its operating instructions and follow the procedure for displaying the channels.

To Check that the Satellite Channels Can Be Selected Correctly

Preparation

≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

Operations 1 Press the Numeric buttons 2 to select the satellite

channel. Example:

To select “SAT 9”: Enter

To select “SAT 19”: Enter

SAT

To select “SAT 129”: Enter 3-digit programme positions can be selected with this

remote control only in case of a satellite receiver that is marked with (°

) on the enclosed list of compatible

satellite receivers.

2 Check that the channel on the satellite receiver has

been changed to the channel that you selected.

Notes:

≥ After you have finished all settings and preparations, use

the VCR’s remote control to check that the satellite programmes can be selected correctly and timer recordings of satellite broadcast can be performed correctly.

≥ With some satellite receivers, correct control from the VCR

may not be possible.

≥ There may be a slight delay between pressing the Numeric

buttons 2 on the remote control and the changing of the channel on the satellite receiver. This is due to the need for signal conversion.

≥ The range of satellite channels available for selection is

1 through 99.

SAT

0 9

2 9

Advanced Operations

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Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in Your Area

s s s

s s s s s s s s

to the Programme Positions (Manual Tuning)

This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be preset to receive TV stations. Usually, if you switch the VCR on for the first time after making the necessary connections, the VCR will start the Download or Auto Setup function automatically so that all available TV stations in the area can be received. However, if Auto Setup is not successful due to extraordinary transmission circumstances, or if you want to change the name of a TV station or change a TV station from its regular programme position to one of your preference, you can set it up manually. This is called Manual Tuning.

If Download from the TV occurs after you have performed Manual Tuning, the manually performed tuning may be cancelled. In that case, perform Manual Tuning again.

Preparation

≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

To Change the Order in Which the TV Stations Are Assigned to the Programme Positions

1 Press the MENU button U to

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Tuning” and “Manual” in this order.

3 Press the OK button T to

display the list of tuned TV stations.

4 Press the Cursor buttons (34)

R to select the TV station that you want to assign to a different programme position.

Main menu

Timer record Tape Library Display Tuning Clock Functions

Language Country Satellite

Tuning

Pos Name Ch

1 ARD 1 2 ZDF 2 3N3 19 4 HR3 26 5 BR3 18 6 RB3 3 7 ¢¢¢07 3 9 8 9

Manual Auto-Setup Restart Download Shipping condition

Pos Name Ch

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

To Enter or Change the Name of a TV Station

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select

“Tuning” and “Manual” in this order.

3 Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV

stations.

Tuning

4 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select a programme position whose TV station name is indicated as ¢∑∑∑∑.

Pos Name Ch

1 ARD 1 2 ZDF 2 3N3 19 4 HR3 26 5 BR3 18 6 RB3 3 7 ¢¢¢07 3 9 8

5 Press the OK button T to display the Manual Tuning

menu.

6 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the entry field for “Name”. ≥ The character list appears.

Tuning

Pos : 7 Name : SFB3 Channel : 39 Fine tuning : AUTO Decoder : OFF Video system : PAL Subtitles : Title page :

7 Use the Cursor buttons (3421) R and OK button T

to enter the station name. ≥ If the station name needs a blank space, select the

blank between “Z” and “¢”.

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

Pos Name Ch

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

ABCDEFGHIJ KLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ ¢sr 0123456789

5 Press the OK button T to display the Manual Tuning

menu.

6 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the entry field for “Pos”.

7 Press the Numeric buttons 2 to

enter the number of the desired

Tuning

Pos : 5 Name : BR3 Channel : 18 Fine tuning : AUTO Decoder : OFF Video system : PAL Subtitles : 150 Title page : 301

programme position.

8 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

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To Enter Newly Available TV Stations

s s s

s s s s s s s s

To Obtain the Best Tuning Condition

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select

“Tuning” and “Manual” in this order.

3 Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV

stations.

Tuning

4 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select an unused programme position.

5 Press the OK button T to

display the Manual Tuning

Pos Name Ch

1 ARD 1 2 ZDF 2 3N3 19 4 HR3 26 5 BR3 18 6 RB3 3 7 ¢¢¢07 3 9 8 9

Pos Name Ch

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

menu.

6 Press the Numeric buttons 2 to

enter the channel number of the desired TV station. ≥ Wait a few moments until the

desired TV station has been tuned.

Tuning

Pos : 8 Name : ¢¢¢ 08 Channel : 2 Fine tuning : AUTO Decoder : OFF Video system : PAL Subtitles : Title page :

7 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select

“Tuning” and “Manual” in this order.

3 Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV

stations.

4 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select the TV

station for which you want to obtain the best tuning condition.

5 Press the OK button T to display the Manual Tuning

menu.

6 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the entry field for “Fine tuning”.

7 Press the Cursor buttons (34)

R to obtain the best tuning

Tuning

Pos : 5 Name : BR3 Channel : 18 Fine tuning : MAN. Decoder : OFF Video system : PAL Subtitles : 150 Title page : 301

condition. ≥ If you do not want to change the tuning condition,

press the Cursor button (1) R to return to the original condition (AUTO).

8 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

To Change the Channel Number of an Already Tuned TV Station:

You can change it in the same way as explained above. However, in step 4 select the programme position of the TV station that you want to change to another channel number, and after pressing the OK button T in step 5, use the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select the entry field for “Channel”.

List of TV Reception Channels

Channel TV Channel

Indication Germany/Italy Other Countries

2–12 °E2–E12 E2–E12

13–20

21–69 21–69 21–69 74–78 S01–S05 S1–S5 80–82 S1–S3 M1–M3 83–89 S4–S10 M4–M10 90–99 S11–S20 U1–U10

121–141

Hyperband

°°In Italy: H1...(11), H2...(12) °°Only for 8 MHz channel raster

A– H

(Only Italy)

—

°°S21–S41 S21–S41

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

To Preset Pay TV Stations

Set “AV2” to “DECODER”. See page 55.

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select

“Tuning” and “Manual” in this order.

3 Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV

stations.

4 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select the pay

TV station.

5 Press the OK button T to display the Manual Tuning

menu.

6 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the entry field for “Decoder”.

7 Press the Cursor buttons (34)

R to select “ON”. ON: To preset pay TV stations.

OFF: To preset normal TV stations.

8 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

Tuning

Pos : 5 Name : BR3 Channel : 18 Fine tuning : AUTO Decoder : ON Video system : PAL Subtitles : 150 Title page : 301

Various Settings

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

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To Change the Type of Video System

Tuning

Pos Name Ch

81 – – – – – – – – 82 – – – – – – – – 83 – – – – – – – – 84 – – – – – – – – 85 – – – – – – – – 86 – – – – – – – – 87 – – – – – – – – 88 – – – – – – – – 89 – – – – – – – – 90 – – – – – – – –

Pos Name Ch

– – – – – – – –

92 – – – – – – – – 93 – – – – – – – – 94 – – – – – – – – 95 – – – – – – – – 96 – – – – – – – – 97 – – – – – – – – 98 – – – – – – – –

99 – – – – – – – – AV1 AV2

(Colour TV system)

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select

“Tuning” and “Manual” in this order.

3 Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV

stations.

4 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select the TV

station whose subtitle Teletext page number you want to change.

5 Press the OK button T to display the Manual Tuning

menu.

Tuning

6 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the entry field for “Subtitles”.

Pos : 5 Name : BR3 Channel : 18 Fine tuning : AUTO Decoder : OFF Video system : PAL Subtitles : 150 Title page : 301

4 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select the TV

station for which you want to change the type of video system.

5 Press the OK button T to display the Manual Tuning

menu.

6 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the entry field for “Video system”.

7 Press the Cursor buttons (34)

R to change the type of video

Tuning

Pos : 5 Name : BR3 Channel : 18 Fine tuning : AUTO Decoder : OFF Video system : MESECAM Subtitles : 150 Title page : 301

system “PAL” or “MESECAM”. PAL: For receiving PAL signals.

MESECAM: For receiving SECAM signals.

8 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

To Change the Subtitle Teletext Page Number (Subtitles)

TV stations broadcast subtitles for certain programmes on special subtitle Teletext pages. This VCR automatically selects the correct subtitle Teletext page number of each terrestrial TV station. However, TV stations may change this Teletext page number for technical reasons. In such a case, you need to change the setting for the subtitle Teletext page to the new number as explained below, otherwise recording the subtitles and displaying them on the screen is not possible. If a satellite receiver or a decoder is connected to the VCR, the subtitle Teletext page number must be entered manually before recording a satellite TV programme, as explained at the bottom of this page.

7 Press the Numeric buttons 2 or the Cursor buttons

(34) R to select the correct Teletext page number.

8 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

To Set the Subtitle Teletext Page Number When Recording a Satellite TV or Pay-TV Programme:

The subtitle Teletext page number must be entered manually every time before you record a satellite or Pay-TV programme, if you want to include the subtitles in the recording.

After performing operation steps 1 to 3, perform the following steps:

4 If the satellite receiver (or

decoder) is connected via 21-pin Scart cable: Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select AV2.

If the satellite receiver is connected via RF coaxial cable: Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select the desired TV station.

5 Press the OK button T to display the Manual Tuning

menu.

6 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the entry field for “Subtitles”. ≥ This step is not necessary, if

the satellite receiver (or decoder) is connected via

Tuning

Subtitles : 150 Title page : AUTO

21-pin Scart cable.

≥ From the Teletext service on your TV, make note of the

page number of the “Subtitles” service for the required

broadcaster.

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select

“Tuning” and “Manual” in this order.

3 Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV

stations.

7 Press the Numeric buttons 2 or the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the correct Teletext page number.

8 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

Note:

≥ Depending on broadcast signal conditions, subtitles may

not be got correctly.

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To Change the Title Teletext Page Number

Tuning

Pos Name Ch

– – – – – – – –

92 – – – – – – – –

93 – – – – – – – –

94 – – – – – – – –

95 – – – – – – – –

96 – – – – – – – –

97 – – – – – – – –

98 – – – – – – – –

99 – – – – – – – – AV1 AV2

(Title page)

TV stations broadcast the titles of their TV programmes on special title Teletext pages. If a station does not broadcast EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information, this title information can automatically be registered by the Tape Library for recorded programmes.

This VCR automatically selects the correct title Teletext page number of each terrestrial TV station. However, TV stations may change this Teletext page number for technical reasons. In such a case, you need to change the setting for the title Teletext page to the new number as explained below, otherwise the titles of recorded programmes cannot automatically be registered in the VCR’s Tape Library.

To Record the Title When Recording a Satellite TV or PayTV Programme:

After performing operation steps 1 to 3, perform the following steps:

4 If the satellite receiver (or

decoder) is connected via 21-pin Scart cable: Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select AV2.

If the satellite receiver is connected via RF coaxial cable: Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select the desired TV station.

For satellite TV stations, however, the title Teletext page numbers cannot be set. Therefore, the titles of recorded satellite TV programmes cannot automatically be registered by the Tape Library from the Teletext pages. In this case, enter the title manually after recording.

≥ From the Teletext service on your TV, make note of the

page number of the “Title page” service for the required

broadcaster.

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select

“Tuning” and “Manual” in this order.

3 Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV

stations.

4 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select the TV

station whose title Teletext page number you want to change.

5 Press the OK button T to display the Manual Tuning

menu.

6 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the entry field for “Title page”.

7 Press the Numeric buttons 2 or

the Cursor buttons (34) R to

Tuning

Pos : 5 Name : BR3 Channel : 18 Fine tuning : AUTO Decoder : OFF Video system : PAL Subtitles : 150 Title page : 301

select the correct Teletext page number.

5 Press the OK button T to display the Manual Tuning

menu.

6 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the entry field for “Title page”. ≥ This step is not necessary, if

the satelllite receiver (or decoder) is connected via

Tuning

Subtitles : 150 Title page : AUTO

21-pin Scart cable.

7 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select

“AUTO”. This VCR records the title when recording a programme. If you do not want to record the title, set to “OFF”.

8 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

Note:

≥ Depending on broadcast signal condition, the titles may not

be got correctly.

8 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

Various Settings

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To Select the Type of Sound to Be Recorded (NV-HS960EC Series)

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

To Facilitate the Following Operations with the Instruction Indications on the On Screen Display

≥ To delete a programme position ≥ To insert a blank programme position ≥ To move a TV station to another programme position

2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select

“Tuning” and “Manual” in this order.

3 Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV

stations.

4 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select the

desired TV station.

5 Press the OK button T to display the Manual Tuning

menu.

6 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the entry field for “Mono”.

7 Press the Cursor buttons (34)

Tuning

Pos : 5 Name : BR3 Channel : 18 Fine tuning : AUTO Decoder : OFF Video system : PAL Mono : OFF Subtitles : 150 Title page : 301

R to select “OFF”. ≥ Select “ON” if you want to record the normal (mono)

sound on the Hi-Fi audio tracks during a stereo, bilingual or NICAM broadcast, or if the stereo sound is distorted due to inferior reception conditions.

8 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

Use the coloured instruction indications displayed below the list of tuned TV stations and the corresponding coloured buttons. If downloading of the setup data has been performed, only the instruction indication “

Delete” appears.

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select

“Tuning” and “Manual” in this order.

3 Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV

stations.

4 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the desired TV station.

5 Follow the operations below.

6 RB3 3

16 POS16 83

7 SFB3 36

17 s s s s s sss 18 s s s s s sss

8 SW3 29

19 s s s s s sss

9 WDR3 17

10 MDR3 32

Delete

Indications for Delete, Add and Move

20 s s s s s sss

Move

Add

To delete a programme position (Delete):

Press the Channel button (J, red) :.

To insert a blank programme position (Add):

Press the DATE button (i, green) ;. To move a TV station to another programme position (Move):

Press the ON button (i, yellow) G, and then use

the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the new

programme position to which you want to assign the

TV station.

6 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

Hint:

≥ If you have performed Manual Tuning to enter TV stations,

the “– –” indication may appear under “Pos/Name” on the On Screen Display when programming a ShowView timer recording.

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Restarting the Auto Setup or Download/ Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition

Performing Auto Setup or Download automatically tunes all TV stations available in your area for the VCR. Restarting this function is convenient when you move to another area and may need to set up the VCR again.

To Restart the Auto Setup

To perform the Auto Setup again, follow the operation steps below.

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Tuning” and “Auto-Setup Restart” in this order.

3 Press the OK button T to prepare for Auto Setup start.

4 Press the OK button T again to

actually start the Auto Setup.

Main menu

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Language Country Satellite

Auto-Setup

Auto-Setup in progress, please wait.

Manual Auto-Setup Restart Download Shipping condition

Ch 21

To Return the VCR to the Shipping Condition

If you want to reset the VCR to the factory preset condition, follow the operation steps below.

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Tuning” and “Shipping condition” in this order.

3 Press the OK button T to

prepare for resetting the VCR to the shipping condition.

4 Press the OK button T two more times to actually

change the settings back to the shipping condition. ≥ To re-tune the VCR, disconnect and reconnect the AC

Mains Cable.

Main menu

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Language Country Satellite

Manual Auto-Setup Restart Download Shipping condition

To Restart the Download

To perform the Download again, follow the operation steps below.

1 Press the MENU button U to

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Tuning” and “Download” in this order.

3 Press the OK button T to prepare for Download start.

4 Press the OK button T again to

actually start the Download.

Main menu

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Language Country Satellite

Download

Download in progress, please wait. Position 67

Manual Auto-Setup Restart Download Shipping condition

Various Settings

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Setting the VCR’s Clock

Usually, the VCR’s Auto Setup or Download function automatically adjusts the clock to the correct time. Under some reception conditions, however, the VCR cannot set the clock automatically. In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock.

To Manually Adjust the Clock

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select “Clock”.

≥ The Clock setting menu appears on the TV.

3 Use the Cursor button (1) R to

move to the Clock setting menu, confirm that “Automatic” is set to “OFF”, and then press the OK button T.

4 Use the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to set the date and time. ≥ Instead of the Cursor buttons

(3421) R, you can also use the Numeric buttons 2 to set the date and time. (Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.)

5 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

Main menu

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Main menu

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Automatic:OFF

Time : 20:30:24 Date : 16.10.05

Automatic:OFF

Time : 20:30:24 Date : 16.10.05

To Activate the Automatic Time Correction Function

If a TV station transmits a signal for time setting, performing the operation steps below activates the Automatic time correction function and the time is corrected automatically.

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select “Clock”.

≥ The Clock setting menu appears on the TV.

3 Use the Cursor button (1) R to

move to the Clock setting menu, and then use the Cursor buttons (34) R to set “Automatic” to “ON”.

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

≥ Under adverse reception conditions, etc., the

Automatic time correction function may not work. In this case, the indication for “Automatic” is automatically reset to “OFF”. If the reception conditions improve later on, it may be possible to activate this function.

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

Hints:

≥ If “Automatic” is set to “ON” when you open the Clock

screen, do not set it to “OFF”, otherwise, the automatic time correcting function is deactivated.

≥ The built-in clock employs the 24-hour system. ≥ In case of a power failure, an automatic back-up system

automatically maintains the operation of the clock for at least 60 minutes.

≥ When “Automatic” on the Clock setting menu is set to “ON”,

the automatic time correction function checks and if necessary adjusts the time several times every day. The automatic time correction function only works when the VCR is switched off; it does not work in the timer recording standby mode.

≥ If “Automatic” is set to “OFF” and “Power save” to “ON” (see

page 54), the time may not be maintained correctly. In this case, manually adjust the clock.

≥ If “Automatic” is set to “ON” and “Power save” to “ON”, the

Automatic time correction function does not work while the VCR is turned off. However, as soon as it is turned on, the Automatic time correction function is activated and the clock is set correctly.

Main menu

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Automatic:ON

Time : 20:30:24 Date : 16.10.05

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Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings)

Settings for the Main Menu Item “Display”

For Automatic Display of the Channel Guide on the TV Screen Each Time You Change the Programme Position

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Display” and “Channel Guide” in this order. Then, select the “Channel Guide” field.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34)

R to select “ON”. ≥ Each time you change the

programme position with the Channel buttons N, the Channel Guide indication appears for a few seconds. Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

Main menu

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8 SW3 7 SFB3 6 RB3 5 BR3

4 HR3

3N3

2 ZDF 1 ARD

A4 AV4 A3 AV3 A2 AV2 A1 AV1

Channel Guide indication

Channel Guide

OSD :4:3

Subtitles :OFF

Power save :OFF

VCR display :

: OFF

DIMMED

Indications that Can Be Displayed on the TV Screen with This Function:

At a press of the OSD/DISPLAY button 5, the following indications appear on the TV screen.

1 TV station name

2 Video system (colour TV system)

12 3 4

ARD PAL STEREO

<<:ON SP

3 STEREO or BILINGUAL Indicator

(NV-HS960EG Series)

0:00.29

When receiving a TV programme, the type of sound system in which it is broadcast is automatically

E-180

indicated.

STEREO, M1 and M2 Indicator (NV-HS960EC Series)

When receiving a TV programme with the Stereo, Bilingual or NICAM sound system, the type of sound system in which it is broadcast is automatically indicated.

STEREO: When receiving a Stereo/NICAM stereo

broadcast.

M1/M2: When receiving a Bilingual/NICAM dual-sound

broadcast.

M1: When receiving a NICAM monaural broadcast.

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

For Automatic Display on the TV Screen of the TV Station Information, etc.

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Display” and “OSD” in this order. Then, select the “OSD” field.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select “4:3”, “OFF”

or “16:9”. Normally set to “4:3”. ≥ When using wide type of TV screen and selecting the

wide screen mode on the TV setting, indications do not appear. Therefore, set to “16:9”.

≥ Even if setting to “16:9”, indications may be cut off

depending on the TV.

OFF: No indicators appear.

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

Main menu

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Channel Guide

OSD :4:3

Subtitles :OFF

Power save :OFF

VCR display :

: OFF

DIMMED

4 Subtitle indication

When you press the SUBTITLE button O, either of the following indications appears.

<:ON: Subtitles are displayed on the TV screen. <:OFF: Subtitles are not displayed on the TV screen.

5 Tape speed indicator

6 Tape length indicator

At each press of the TAPE button C, the selected tape length is indicated.

2E-180: For E30, -60, -90, -120 and -180 tapes

2E-195: For E195 tape 2E-240: For E240 tape

E-2601: For E260 and -300 tapes ≥ Even if you have selected the correct tape length, the

remaining tape time may not be indicated correctly with certain kinds of cassettes.

7 Tape running display

Stop ∑ Rewind 6 Fast Forward 5 Playback ! Recording ¥ Recording pause + Repeat Playback R Insert Editing INSERT AV Insert Editing AV INSERT Audio Dubbing ADUB

Various Settings

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8 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Index

Search/One-Touch Recording (OTR)/Playback Off Timer Function

Present time 17:24:31 Tape counter j2:35.47 Remaining tape time REMAIN: 2:34 Index Search 5 02 One-Touch Recording (OTR) OTR 60 Playback Off Timer Function 30

Notes:

≥ If “OSD” is set to “OFF”, none of the above indications

appear.

≥ None of the above indications appear during special

playback.

≥ During playback and when the AV input for the external

source is selected, indications 1, 2 and 3 do not appear.

≥ Some of the above indications do not appear when using

NTSC tapes.

For Automatic Display of Subtitles or Closed Caption on the TV Screen

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

Main menu

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Display” and “Subtitles” in this order. Then, select the “Subtitles” field.

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3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select “ON”.

ON: When a TV programme with subtitles is being

received, or when playing back a cassette with a recording of a subtitled TV programme, the subtitles are displayed.

OFF: Subtitles or closed caption cannot be displayed on

the TV screen.

≥ Turning the subtitles on or off is also possible by

pressing the SUBTITLE button O on the remote controller. This also changes the setting of “Subtitles” for “Display” on the Main menu accordingly.

≥ If a TV station’s subtitle Teletext page number is not

set correctly, subtitles cannot be recorded or played back. (See page 48.)

≥ When playing back damaged tapes and certain kinds

of tapes, as well as in case of scrolled or rapidly moving subtitles, the subtitles or Closed Caption may not be displayed properly.

≥ In some older films (either broadcast or on tape), the

subtitles may be part of the picture signal. In such a case, the subtitles cannot be turned off.

≥ When playing back a copy of a Close Captioned tape,

the Closed Caption may not be displayed properly.

Channel Guide

OSD :4:3

Subtitles :ON

Power save :OFF

VCR display :

: OFF

DIMMED

For Reduced the VCR’s Power Consumption When the VCR Is Switched Off

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

Main menu

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Display” and “Power save” in this order. Then, select the “Power save” field.

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3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select “ON” or

“OFF”.

ON: In this setting, the power consumption is greatly

minimised when the VCR is turned off (Standby mode). In this case, the following happens:

≥ The item “VCR display” is automatically set to

“OFF”.

≥ To turn the VCR on, keep the VCR-ON/OFF

button 1 pressed on the VCR main unit. It is not possible to turn it on with the remote control.

≥ The Power save function works only when the

VCR is turned off (Standby mode). It does not operate in the timer recording standby mode. After all programmed timer recordings have been made, and after all programmed data have been erased, the VCR switches over to the Power save mode.

≥ When the VCR is off, Pay TV programmes

cannot be watched on the TV because the signal from the connected decoder is not looped through. To watch them, turn on the VCR.

OFF: In this setting, the power consumption is not

reduced when the VCR is turned off (Standby mode).

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

Channel Guide

OSD :4:3

Subtitles :OFF

Power save :OFF

VCR display :

: OFF

DIMMED

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

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For Automatic Change of the Brightness of the VCR Display When the VCR Is Switched Off

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

Main menu

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Display” and “VCR display” in this order. Then, select the “VCR display” field.

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Channel Guide

OSD :4:3

Subtitles :OFF

Power save :OFF

VCR display :

: OFF

DIMMED

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the desired

condition. ≥ When the VCR is switched off, the brightness of the

VCR display is as follows: ON: Indications are brightly lit. OFF: Indications are not lit. DIMMED: Indications are dimly lit.

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

Settings for the Main Menu Item “Functions”

To Set the Type of External Source Equipment that Is Connected to the AV2 21-pin Scart Socket

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

Main menu

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Functions” and “AV2” in this order. Then, select the “AV2” field.

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3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the type of

external source equipment which is connected to the VCR’s AV2 21-pin socket. ≥ Set the external source equipment as follows:

DECODER: When a decoder is connected. TIMER: When an external equipment with a timer

function is connected for the linked timer recordings. (See page 22.)

EXT: When another VCR or a satellite receiver

is connected.

AV2:

DECODER

TV system: AUTO

Colour mode: COLOUR

Picture: AUTO

Remote: VCR 1

Edit: OFF

Audio mode:NORMAL

S-VHS P.B.:AUTO

To Set the Colour TV System Used During Playback or Recording from an External Source

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Functions” and “TV system” in this order. Then, select the “TV system” field.

Main menu

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AV2:

DECODER

TV system: AUTO

Colour mode: COLOUR

Picture: AUTO

Remote: VCR 1

Edit: OFF

Audio mode:NORMAL

S-VHS P.B.:AUTO

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the type of

colour TV system (AUTO, PAL or MESECAM) to be used during playback or during recording from an external source.

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

To Set the Colour Mode for Playback

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Functions” and “Colour mode” in this order. Then, select the “Colour mode” field.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the desired

Colour mode for playback. COLOUR: Normally select this setting.

B/W: To play back a cassette recorded in black

and white.

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

Main menu

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AV2:

DECODER

TV system: AUTO

Colour mode: COLOUR

Picture: AUTO

Remote: VCR 1

Edit: OFF

Audio mode:NORMAL

S-VHS P.B.:AUTO

Various Settings

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

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To Set the Playback Picture Sharpness (Sharper or Softer)

To Set for One-Touch Editing or Other Editing Modes

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

Main menu

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Functions” and “Picture” in this order. Then, select the “Picture” field.

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AV2:

DECODER

TV system: AUTO

Colour mode: COLOUR

Picture: AUTO

Remote: VCR 1

Edit: OFF

Audio mode:NORMAL

S-VHS P.B.:AUTO

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to the desired picture

sharpness for playback. Although the VCR adjusts the picture sharpness automatically, you can change it, if necessary.

AUTO: To select automatic sharpness adjustment of

the playback picture. SHARP: To make the playback picture sharper. SOFT: To make the playback picture softer.

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

To Set the Remote Control Mode

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Functions” and “Remote” in this order. Then, select the “Remote” field.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the desired

remote control mode. VCR 1: Select this setting on both the VCR and the

remote control for normal use with one VCR.

VCR 2: Select this setting on both the VCR and the

remote control when using this VCR and another Panasonic VCR in the same place. This ensures that you can operate both VCRs independently with their respective remote control. It also allows you to operate both VCRs with a single remote control, simply by changing the remote control mode on the remote control.

Main menu

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AV2:

DECODER

TV system: AUTO

Colour mode: COLOUR

Picture: AUTO

Remote: VCR 1

Edit: OFF

Audio mode:NORMAL

S-VHS P.B.:AUTO

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Functions” and “Edit” in this order. Then, select the “Edit” field.

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AV2:

DECODER

TV system: AUTO

Colour mode: COLOUR

Picture: AUTO

Remote: VCR 1

Edit: OFF

Audio mode:NORMAL

S-VHS P.B.:AUTO

Main menu

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the desired

Edit mode. ON: For One-Touch Editing. (Only when this VCR is

used as recording unit.)

OFF: For editing with an editing controller or for

synchronized editing.

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

To Set the Audio Mode to Be Used During Playback

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Functions” and “Audio mode” in this order. Then, select the “Audio mode” field.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the type of

audio mode to be used during playback. NORMAL: Normally set to this position.

MIX: Use this setting when playing back a

cassette tape on which audio dubbing has been performed. The Hi-Fi sound track with the original sound and the normal sound track (mono) with the audio-dubbed sound and sound using AV insert function are played back together.

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

Main menu

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AV2:

DECODER

TV system: AUTO

Colour mode: COLOUR

Picture: AUTO

Remote: VCR 1

Edit: OFF

Audio mode:NORMAL

S-VHS P.B.:AUTO

4 Press the OK button T.

5 Press the OK button T again.

6 To change the remote control mode on the remote

control itself, change the position of the VCR 1/2 switch A to match the setting made in step 3 above. If these settings are not matched, the remote control cannot be used to operate the VCR.

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

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To Play Back a Video Cassette in the Same Format as That Used for Recording

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Functions” and “S-VHS P.B.” and in this order. Then, select the “S-VHS P.B.” field.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the format of

the cassette that you want to play back. AUTO: In this setting, the VCR automatically detects the

format in which the recording was made and selects the same format for playback. Normally select this setting.

ON: To play back a cassette recorded in the S-VHS

format.

OFF: To play back a cassette recorded in the VHS

format.

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

Main menu

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AV2:

DECODER

TV system: AUTO

Colour mode: COLOUR

Picture: AUTO

Remote: VCR 1

Edit: OFF

Audio mode:NORMAL

S-VHS P.B.:AUTO

Language Setting

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Language” and the entry field for “Language” in this order.

Main menu

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English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Svenska Nederlands Dansk Norsk Suomi

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the desired

language.

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

Country Setting

1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select “Country” and the entry field for “Country” in this order.

3 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) R to select the desired country.

Main menu

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België Belgique Belgien Danmark España France Italia Nederland Norge

Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera others

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

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

Various Settings

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Glossary

VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

The Video Programme System (VPS) or the Programme Delivery Control (PDC) is a very convenient system which assures that the TV programmes you have programmed for timer recording will be recorded exactly from beginning to end, even if the actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time due to delayed start or extension of the programme duration. Also, if a programme is interrupted and, for example, some special news is inserted, the recording will also be interrupted automatically and resumed when the programme continues. Depending on the signals sent from the TV stations, the VPS/PDC system may not operate properly even when “VPS/PDC” has been set to “ON”. Please check with the broadcasters in your area for details.

≥ In the case of VPS/PDC recording, use the correct time

(VPS/PDC time) for recording the TV programmes. Set “VPS/PDC” to “OFF” when the recording time is not the correct time (VPS/PDC time). VPS/PDC recording is not performed when the time (VPS/ PDC time) is incorrect, even if only by one minute. To find out the correct time (VPS/PDC time), consult Teletext, a newspaper or magazine, or other source.

≥ If the actual broadcasting times of timer recordings overlap

(regardless of whether they are VPS/PDC controlled), the recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording of the later beginning programme will start only after the first timer recording has finished.

≥ When the VPS/PDC signal drops out because the

broadcast signal is weak, or when a TV station does not transmit a regular VPS/PDC signal, the timer recording will be performed in the normal mode (without VPS/PDC) even if it was programmed for VPS/PDC. In this case, even if the timer recording is performed, whatever has been programmed will not be cancelled at that particular time but at 4 a.m. on the following day.

≥ The start times of scheduled programmes listed in the

newspaper or magazine may be changed at a later date. Set “VPS/PDC” to “OFF” when programming a programme whose start time has been subsequently changed. Particular care must be taken in this respect with ShowView programming since “VPS/PDC” is automatically set to “ON” in some countries.

≥ If a programme listed in a newspaper or magazine has two

ShowView numbers, use the ShowView number for VPS/ PDC if you wish to proceed with VPS/PDC recording using ShowView programming.

≥ The default settings for “VPS/PDC” differ depending on the

country concerned. Refer to the table on the right.

Programming

method

Selected Country

France, Belgium,

Netherlands,

Sweden,

Denmark,

Finland, Norway

Germany,

Switzerland,

Austria,

Other Countries

Italy, Spain,

Portugal

≥ If the broadcasting station is not transmitting VPS/PDC

signals, “– – –” appears in the menu for timer programming under “VPS/PDC”.

ShowView

program-

ming

OFF

Changes in

ShowView

program-

ming start

time

OFF

Non-

ShowView

program-

ming

OFF

NICAM Broadcasting System (NV-HS960EC Series)

NV-HS960EC Series feature the NICAM digital sound system, a 2-channel sound broadcast system that provides either 2 high-quality stereo sound tracks or 2 independent mono sound tracks, M1 and M2. NICAM programmes are always accompanied by standard (mono) sound broadcasts, and during playback, you can select the desired sound with the AUDIO button ?. ≥ The NICAM stereo sound can only be recorded on the

Hi-Fi audio tracks.

≥ If, for some reason, you want to record a stereo, bilingual or

NICAM TV programme intentionally in mono on the Hi-Fi audio tracks, set “Mono” to “ON” for the programme position on which the desired programme is broadcast, as described on page 50.

Important Note on the NICAM System

When NV-HS960EC Series are switched on, the tuner automatically switches to a NICAM broadcast if NICAM is being transmitted. During test transmissions, it is possible that the sound received does not correspond to the picture being viewed. In order to receive synchronised sound and picture, select monaural sound with the AUDIO button ? or setting “Mono” to “ON”. This applies only until NICAM transmissions are fully operational. Even if the sound track is in mono, the STEREO indication will appear.

Crystal View Control (CVC)

The crystal view control function ensures that you always obtain the optimum picture quality so that you get the best picture automatically. While the VCR is turned on, the CVC indication e is always displayed to show that the Crystal View Control is activated.

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Q Link Function

This function works only if the VCR is connected via a fullywired 21-pin Scart cable to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function. Q Link offers the following functions:

°(1) Download from the TV

When you connect the VCR to a TV, the station list data is automatically copied from the TV to the VCR, and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on the VCR in the same order as on the TV.

°(2) Direct TV Recording

By simply pressing the DIRECT TV REC button 6, you can at once record the same programme that you are watching on the TV.

°The operations marked with asterisk are only available if the

VCR is connected to a TV featuring the Q Link or the DATA LOGIC function.

Note:

≥ If “Power save” is set to “ON”, the Q Link functions do not

work when the VCR is switched off (standby mode).

21-pin Scart Socket

The 21-pin Scart socket transmits both input and output signals for picture and sound. TVs equipped with the same type of socket can be connected here. This type of socket is also called Peritel, Euro Connector and Euro AV.

1 3 5 7 9 1113151719

°(3) TV/VCR Auto Power On

Even if the TV and the VCR are off (standby mode), pressing the Play I, SHOW VIEW L or PROG./CHECK button < automatically turns on both the TV and the VCR. ≥ When a cassette with a broken erasure prevention tab

is in the VCR, it turns on and starts playback. The TV also turns on.

°(4) VCR Auto Power Off

When you turn the TV off, the VCR is turned off as well. However, this function only works during rewinding, in the stop mode, or when no cassette is inserted. If the VCR receives the Auto Power Off command while it is rewinding the tape, it turns off after the rewinding has been finished. This function does not work during the following operations: Preset Download, Auto Setup, Auto Clock Setting and Manual Tuning.

°(5) On Screen Display Messages

When you are watching a TV programme, the following VCR messages appear on the TV screen to inform you of the VCR’s condition:

Message

This programme has already started

Set VCR to timer standby mode

VCR is in timer standby mode

VCR is in timer recording mode

≥ Depending on the type of TV used, the above

messages may not appear correctly.

Message appears when:

A timer recording has just started.

The VCR is not in the timer standby mode 10 minutes before the programmed recording start time of a timer recording (message appears every minute during these 10 minutes).

The VCR-ON/OFF 1, Play I, EJECT Z or LIBRARY button M was pressed, although the VCR is in the timer standby mode.

The VCR-ON/OFF 1, Stop 9, REC/ OTR g, Pause/Still i (Pause/Slow

7), SHOW VIEW L, AUDIO ? or SUBTITLE button O was pressed while the VCR is in the timer recording mode.

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

AV1 Scart Socket (for Q Link connection)

01 Audio output CH2 (R) 12 No connection 02 Audio input CH2 (R) 13 Red ground 03 Audio output CH1 (L) 14 Blanking ground 04 Audio ground 15 Red 05 Blue ground 16 Blanking 06 Audio input CH1 (L) 17 Video output ground 07 Blue 18 Video input ground 08 Switching voltage 19 Video output 09 Green ground 20 Video input

10 Q Link data 21 Ground 11 Green

AV1 Scart Socket (S-VIDEO)

01 Audio output CH2 (R) 12 No connection 02 Audio input CH2 (R) 13 C Out ground 03 Audio output CH1 (L) 14 No connection 04 Audio ground 15 C Out 05 No connection 16 No connection 06 Audio input CH1 (L) 17 Y Out ground 07 No connection 18 Video input ground 08 Switching voltage 19 Y Out 09 No connection 20 Video input

10 Q Link data 21 Ground 11 No connection

AV2 Scart Socket

01 Audio output CH2 (R) 12 Reserved 02 Audio input CH2 (R) 13 Red ground 03 Audio output CH1 (L) 14 Blanking ground 04 Audio ground 15 Red 05 Blue ground 16 Blanking 06 Audio input CH1 (L) 17 Video output ground 07 Blue 18 Video input ground 08 Switching voltage 19 Video output 09 Green ground 20 Video input

10 Control signal 21 Ground 11 Green

The Red, Green and Blue (RGB) video signals are looped through only from an external source unit, for example from a connected a pay-TV decoder, i.e. they are not from tape playback.

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Before Requesting Service

Before requesting service, please check the following points.

√ On Screen Display Messages

The error messages are given in brackets [ ].

[Please insert video tape!]

‘ You pressed the REC button J (REC/OTR button g),

the DIRECT TV REC button 6, the Play button I, the Fast Forward button H or the Rewind button 8 when no cassette was inserted in the VCR. You pressed the TIMER REC button D when no cassette was inserted in the VCR with a timer recording programmed. Insert a video cassette.

[Please use tape with unbroken recording tab !]

‘ You pressed the REC button J (REC/OTR button g)

or the DIRECT TV REC button 6 when a cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab was inserted in the VCR. You pressed the TIMER REC button D when a cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab was inserted in the VCR with a timer recording programmed. Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab on which recording is possible.

[This action is not possible before time and date are set]

‘ You pressed the SHOW VIEW button L or the PROG./

CHECK button <, even though the time and date have not yet been set on the VCR. Set the time and date.

[No timer programmes to be done!]

‘ You pressed the TIMER REC button D even though no

timer recording has been programmed. Programme a timer recording before pressing the TIMER REC button D.

[Please put VCR into stop mode first]

‘ You attempted to change the contents of the timer

programming while a timer recording was being performed. Put the VCR into the stop mode first.

Other messages may also appear. Follow the instructions given on the TV screen.

√ The VCR Does Not Work Correctly

The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “”.

“The VCR display is not illuminated.”

‘ The AC mains lead is disconnected.

Connect the AC mains lead securely.

‘ VCR display setting is “OFF”. Set “VCR display” to “ON”

or “DIMMED”. (See page 55.)

‘ Power save setting is “ON”. Set “Power save” to “OFF”.

(See page 54.)

“The VCR display is illuminated, but the VCR cannot be operated.”

‘ The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode.

Press the TIMER REC button D to cancel the standby mode.

‘ Safety devices are operating.

Disconnect the AC mains lead and wait approximately 1 minute before reconnecting. Then check if the VCR can be operated.

“The VCR picture does not appear on the TV screen.”

‘ The RF output channel is set to [––].

Change the RF output channel to a channel other than [––]. (See page 15.)

“Auto clock setting does not work correctly.”

‘ Teletext information is not available or cannot be read.

Set the clock manually.

“Download cannot be performed.”

‘ The VCR is not connected to a TV equipped with the

Q Link (or a similar) function via a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable. Be sure to use a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to connect the VCR to a TV with the Q Link (or a similar) function.

√ Playback Does Not Work Properly

The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “”.

“The playback picture is distorted or in black and white. Or, horizontal noise bars appear in the picture or horizontal lines move up and down.”

‘ The tracking adjustment is not correct.

Adjust the tracking. (See page 62.)

‘ The TV’s video playback channel has not been tuned

correctly. Re-tune the video playback channel.

‘ The video heads are clogged or worn.

Consult your dealer for advice.

‘ The playback picture is distorted when using an E300

type video cassette that was recorded in the LP or EP mode. We recommend that you use video cassettes other than type E300.

‘ The playback picture is distorted when you record the

tape in the EP mode using MESECAM system. However, this is not a malfunction. We recommend PAL system for recording in the EP mode.

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√ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not

Work Properly

The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “”.

“When recording is attempted, the 1 indication flashes.”

‘ A video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention

tab is used. Use a cassette with an intact tab, or if you want to erase the previously recorded contents on the cassette, cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape.

“The playback picture of a recorded programme is distorted or no picture can be seen.”

‘ The aerial or aerial lead connection is defective.

Check the connections. If the picture displayed on the TV is also distorted, there is something wrong with the installation of the aerial.

‘ No programme was recorded because the VCR is not

tuned correctly. Tune it correctly.

‘ No programme was recorded because the AV input was

selected on the VCR. Select the programme position of the desired TV programme.

“Timer recording does not work correctly.”

‘ Time and date are not set or they are set incorrectly.

Set the time and date correctly.

‘ The starting time or ending time of the timer recording

were not programmed correctly. Set the starting time or ending time correctly.

‘ The VCR was not put in the timer recording standby

mode. After programming a timer recording, press the TIMER REC button D to put the VCR in the timer recording standby mode.

“Recording from an external source connected to the VCR’s AV input cannot be made.”

‘ The correct AV input is not selected.

Select the correct AV input.

‘ The connections from the external source are not made

correctly. Correct them. (See page 35.)

√ The Remote Control Does Not Work

Correctly

The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “”.

“The remote control does not work correctly.”

‘ The remote control signal cannot reach the VCR.

Aim the remote control at the VCR and make sure that the infrared beam’s path is not obstructed.

‘ The distance to the VCR is too long.

Use the remote control within 7 metres from the VCR. If you are using it within this range but the remote control still cannot operate the VCR, replace the batteries.

‘ The batteries are exhausted.

Replace with new batteries.

‘ The batteries have been inserted with reversed

polarities (+/-). Insert the batteries correctly. (See page 5.)

‘ Power save setting is “ON”. Set “Power save” to “OFF”.

(See page 54.)

‘ The wrong remote control mode has been selected.

Set the correct control mode. (See page 56.)

√ The Satellite Receiver Cannot Be

Controlled Correctly

The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “”.

“The Satellite Receiver cannot be controlled.”

‘ The Satellite Receiver is not connected correctly to the

VCR. Connect the Satellite Receiver correctly.

‘ The settings on pages 43–45 for receiving satellite

broadcasts are not correct. Perform the settings on pages 43–45 again correctly.

‘ The receiver in use is not on the attached list of

compatible satellite receivers. These settings are supported only by the satellite receivers found on the attached list of compatible satellite receivers.

√ The Tape Library System Does Not Work

Correctly

The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “”.

“The Cassette Number Check has failed.”

‘ The Cassette Number Check was cancelled midway.

Try to perform the Cassette Number Check again. (See page 29.)

‘≥The inserted cassette is new (unrecorded).

≥ The inserted cassette was recorded on another VCR

and does not have a cassette number.

≥ The inserted cassette was recorded on a model

NV-HS960 VCR other than this unit.

≥ The cassette number of the inserted cassette has

been deleted from the Tape Library data. # The Cassette Number Check is designed to fail

whenever one of the above conditions applies; this is not a malfunction.

“The recorded programme has not been registered in the Tape Library data.”

‘ The length of the recorded programme is less than

15 minutes in the SP or LP mode. Record for more than 15 minutes in the SP or LP mode.

‘ The length of the recorded programme is less than

25 minutes in the EP mode. Record for more than 25 minutes in the EP mode.

‘ No Tape Library data is registered when insert editing is

performed in a previously recorded programme. This is not a malfunction.

√ The Subtitles or Closed Captions Do Not

Appear On the TV Screen

The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “”.

“The Subtitles or Closed Captions Do Not Appear On the TV Screen.”

‘ The subtitle Teletext page number was not set or it was

set incorrectly. Set the subtitle Teletext page number correctly. (See page 48.)

‘ The subtitles setting is “OFF”.

Set “Subtitles” to “ON” or press the SUBTITLE button O on the remote control. (See page 54.)

‘ The programme was broadcast without subtitles.

This is not a malfunction.

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√ The Titles of the TV Programmes Are

Not Entered Correctly in the Tape Library Data

The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “”.

“The Titles of the TV Programmes Are Not Entered Correctly in the Tape Library Data.”

‘ The “Title page” Teletext page number was not set

correctly. Set it correctly. (See page 49.)

Adjusting the Playback Picture

Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts the playback picture for optimum quality. However, in some cases it may be necessary to adjust it manually.

If the Picture Contains Noise Bars and It Is Not Clear to See (Tracking adjustment):

If noise bars appear during normal playback, slow playback or still playback, follow the operations below.

During normal or slow playback, press the Channel button N I (j) or J (i) until the bars noise disappear. ≥ If the noise bars appear during still

playback, switch the VCR over to the slow playback mode and then adjust the tracking as explained above.

To Return to Auto Tracking:

Press the Channel buttons N I (j) and J (i) simultaneously.

If the Still Picture Scrolls Up or Down (V-Lock Adjustment):

If the still picture scrolls up or down, perform the following operation.

During still playback, keep the Channel button N I (j) or J (i) pressed until the picture stops scrolling.

Precautions:

≥ With certain TV models and tapes, it may not be

possible to adjust the tracking.

≥ If you play back a cassette that was recorded on

another VCR, the picture quality may be inferior and it may be necessary to adjust the tracking. Also, on some TVs, the picture may scroll up and down in the special playback functions. However, these are not malfunctions.

TV screen

Playback picture containing noise bars

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Specifications

NV-HS960EG-S NV-HS960EC-S

Power Source: 220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 28 W Power Consumption

When in Standby Mode: Approx. 3.5 W

(When Power save function is activated)

Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads: 4 heads Audio Heads: 2 heads (Hi-Fi) Tape Speed: SP; 23.39 mm/s

LP; 11.7 mm/s

Tape Format: VHS/S-VHS tape Record/Playback Time: SP; 240 min with NV-E240 SP; 240 min with NV-SE240

LP; 480 min with NV-E240 LP; 480 min with NV-SE240

FF/REW Time: approx. 60 s with NV-E180

VIDEO

Television System: CCIR; 625 lines, 50 fields, PAL colour signal Modulation System: Luminance; FM azimuth recording

Colour signal; converted subcarrier phase shift recording

Input Level: AV1/AV2; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, terminated

VIDEO IN (AV3/AV4) (PHONO); 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, terminated S-VIDEO IN (AV3/AV4); 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, terminated

Output Level: AV1/AV2; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, terminated

VIDEO OUT (PHONO); 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, terminated S-VIDEO OUT; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, terminated RF Modulated; UHF channel (21–69), 75 ohm

AUDIO

Input Level: AV1/AV2; j6 dBV, more than 10 kohm

AUDIO IN (AV3/AV4) (PHONO); j6 dBV, more than 10 kohm

Output Level: AV1/AV2; j6 dBV, less than 1 kohm

AUDIO OUT (PHONO); j6 dBV, less than 1 kohm

Audio Track: 1 track (Normal-mono only), 2 channels (Hi-Fi sound-stereo)

Video Horizontal Resolution: Colour; more than 240 lines (VHS/SP)

Colour; more than 400 lines (S-VHS/S-VHS ET/S-Video socket) (SP)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Video; more than 45 dB (S-VHS/SP/DNR ON) Dynamic Range: Audio; more than 90 dB (Hi-Fi audio track) (SP)

Audio Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz/Hi-Fi (SP) Wow and Flutter: 0.005% Wrms/Hi-Fi (SP) Operating Temperature: 5oC–40oC Operating Humidity: 35%–80% Weight: 4.0 kg Dimensions: 430 (W)k87 (H)k301 (D) mm Standard Accessories: 1 pc. RF Coaxial cable

1 pc. Remote Control (EUR571750) 2 pcs. R6 size batteries 1 pc. AC mains lead 1 pc. Edit cable 1 pc. S-Video cable 1 pc. S-VHS ET sticker

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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