Panasonic NV-HV61 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Video Cassette Recorder

Model No.

NV-HV61 Series

Contents Page

Warning and Important Information 2

Controls and Components 3

Connections 4

Tuning the TV to Your VCR 5

Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR 5

Setting the Clock of Your VCR 7

Settings Using the On Screen Display 7

Option Setting 8

Playback 9

Recording 10

Timer Recording 13

Search Functions 15

Before Requesting Service 17

Specifications 19

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

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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.

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

Important

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

For your safety

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

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

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

Cautions before you operate this VCR

Avoid:

• Humidity and dust.

• Extreme heat such as direct sunlight.

• Magnets or electromagnetic objects.

• Touching internal parts of the VCR.

• Water or some other liquid.

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

• Anything heavy on the VCR.

• Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands.

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

Do:

• Wipe the VCR with a clean and dry cloth.

• Install the VCR in a horizontal position.

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

Condensation may form in the following cases:

• The VCR is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.

• The VCR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.

Note:

• In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the VCR for at least 1 hour. This VCR is not equipped with a dew sensor.

Press [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to switch the VCR from ON to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains.

Notes:

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

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

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

• Do not mix old battery with new battery.

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

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

• Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries.

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

Plug in Auto Tuning (NV-HV61GN only)

(Setting image illustration)

(3)

(1)

(2)

AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.

CH 22 SEARCH

END: MENU

NV-HV61GL: Australian model NV-HV61GN: New Zealand model

(1) Connect the aerial cable. (2) Connect the mains lead. (3) Press [VCR-ON/OFF] (1). (4) Plug in Auto Tuning is completed. ¢ On Screen Display

(4)

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

• Do not turn off the VCR halfway. (See page 5.)

(1) (2)

(3)

(4) (5) (6)

(7) (8) (9)

(10)

(11) (12)

(13)

(14) (15)

VCR

123

456

789

CANCEL

INPUT SEL

TIMER

PROG

CHECK

ENTER

JET REW

INDEX

TIMER REC

REC MODE

VOL

TRACKING/V-LOCK

-/- -

AUDIO PROG PLAY

I-TIMER

NAVI

PAUSE/SLOW

REPEAT RESET

STATUS/ NAVI CHECK

(16) (17) (18)

(19)

(20)

(4) (4)

(21) (22) (23) (24)

(25) (26) (27) (28)

(29) (30)

(31) (32)

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Controls and Components

(1)

REC/OTR

(37)

TIMER REC

(39)

(20) (14) (41) (40) (27) (8) (38) (36)

/ I

(42) (43) (44) (45)

AC IN ~

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN (AV1) OUT

(34) (35)

TIMER

CHECK

PROG

PLAY

EJECT

PLAY

STO

(10) (22)

(12)

OUT

VCR Operation

(1) [VCR-ON/OFF] (2) [AV] (3) [Numeric]

To select the programme positions (1-

99).

• Example:

-/- -

19:

To enter numbers for various settings.

(4) No function (5) [CANCEL] (6) [INPUT SELECT] (7) [PROG] (8) [PLAY] (9) [MENU] (10) [Rewind] (11) [JET REW] (12) [STOP] (13) [INDEX] (14) [TIMER (REC)] (15) [REC] (16) Infra-red transmitter (17) [TV-ON/OFF] (18) [Channel] (19) [VOLUME] (20) [Channel]/[TRACKING/V-LOCK] (21) [AUDIO] (22) [PROG PLAY] (23) [CHECK]

(47)

(46)

(24) [I-TIMER] (25) [NAVI] (26) [ENTER] (27) [Fast Forward]

4, 3, 2, 1] (Cursor buttons)

(28) [ (29) [PAUSE/SLOW] (30) [REPEAT] (31) [RESET]

To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to [0:00.00].

• The tape counter is automatically reset to [0:00.00] when a video cassette is inserted.

(32) [STATUS/ NAVI CHECK] (33) [REC MODE] (34) Cassette compartment (35) [EJECT] (36) VIDEO IN socket (AV 2) (37) AUDIO IN sockets (AV 2) (38) [REC/OTR] (39) Infra-red Remote Control Receiver

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(40) VCR display (41) [TIMER CHECK] (42) AC Input socket (43) VIDEO IN socket (AV 1) (44) VIDEO OUT socket (45) RF IN socket (46) AUDIO IN sockets (AV 1) (47) AUDIO OUT sockets (48) RF OUT socket

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TV Operation using the remote control

You can use [TV-ON/OFF] (17)*1, [AV]

, [VOLUME] (19)*3 and [Channel]

(2)

on the remote control for your TV

(18)

operation. (See page 4.)

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: [AV] (2) [Channel] (18)

To select desired AV input on the TV.

To adjust the volume of the TV.

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

Note:

• You cannot operate TV channels with

[Numeric] (3). When you want to change the channel, press [Channel] (18) on TV operation part.

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV

You can operate the TVs of the manufacturers listed below with the remote control after setting it.

This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of some manufacturers using the supplied remote control.

Preparation

• Turn on the TV.

Operations 1 Find the manufacturer number of your TV while

referring to the following table.

2 While holding down [TV-ON/OFF] (17) on the remote

control, use [Numeric] (3) to enter the manufacturer number. This completes the settings for the TV manufacturer.

• Be sure to enter the number in two digits.

Example: 1 ) 01

3 To confirm the correct settings were made, check

whether the TV can be operated properly.

• When a manufacturer has multiple numbers in the following table, try entering other numbers if the TV operations cannot be performed properly, and then select the optimal number.

Notes:

• If you are using a Panasonic TV, this setting has already been made, and so you do not need to perform the above setting procedure. However, this remote control may not work with some Panasonic TVs.

• Some TV models cannot be operated using this remote control (including all TVs non-remote compatible).

List of TVs Compatible with the VCR Remote Control

[Brand] [Code]

Panasonic/National 01-04

SONY 05

Connections

This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an aerial, TV, etc.

When the VCR is turned on after unpacking and connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically. (NV-HV61GN only)

Basic Connections

The following connections are required to record and play back the video cassette through the TV.

(1)

(3)

VIDEO

AC IN ~

AUDIO

(6)

IN (AV1) OUT

(1) Aerial (Not supplied) (2) TV Set (Not supplied) (3) Aerial Connector (4) RF IN socket (45) (5) RF OUT socket (48)

Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Socket:

Set the RF output channel of the VCR to [ss] (RF OFF) when the VCR is connected to the TV via the Audio/Video cable. (See page 5.)

(3)

(2)

OUT

(6) AC Input socket (42) ¢ To mains supply

(2)

(4)

(5)

(1)

TOSHIBA 06

JVC 07

HITACHI 08

MITSUBISHI 09, 10

SHARP 11

PHILIPS, SAMSUNG 12

NEC 13

SANYO 14

GOLDSTAR/LG 15, 16

SAMSUNG 17, 18

SANYO 19

(4)

VIDEO

AC IN ~

AUDIO

(10)

IN (AV1) OUT

(9)

(1) Aerial (Not supplied) (2) TV Set (Not supplied) (3) Aerial Connector (4) VIDEO IN (5) AUDIO IN (6) AV Cable (Supplied) (7) RF IN socket (45) (8) RF OUT socket (48)

Connection to a Stereo Amplifier:

(9) VIDEO OUT (44)/

(10)AC Input socket (42) ¢ To mains supply

(2)

VIDEO

AC IN ~

AUDIO

IN (AV1) OUT

(3)

(4)(5)

(1) Stereo amplifier (Not supplied) (2) For RECORDING (3) For PLAYBACK (4) AUDIO OUT (47) (5) AUDIO IN (46)

¢ Audio Cables (Not supplied)

(5)

(6)

AUDIO OUT (47)

OUT

(1)

(7)

OUT

(8)

Tuning the TV to Your VCR

• It is also possible to select by pressing [Numeric] (3).

Example:

28:

2 8

The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel AU28-69 or NZ21-69. If you have connected the VCR to the TV through the Audio/ Video input sockets, then you do not need to follow the procedure below. To view the pictures from the VCR, set to the AV mode on the TV with [AV] (2).

Preparation

• Turn on the TV and the VCR.

Operations For NV-HV61GN (New Zealand), skip the step 1 and start from the step 2 because Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically.

1 Hold down [MENU] (9) for 5 seconds or more.

2 Set the TV to an unused position which you wish to

use for your video playback.

• Tune the TV until the display shown below appears on the screen. (Please refer to the TV manufacturers operating instructions regarding tuning.)

NV-HV61GL/Australia

Panasonic VCR

END: MENU

NV-HV61GN/New Zealand

3 Press [MENU] (9) to finish the setting mode.

4 Retune your TV to the new RF channel for the VCR.

Note:

• Even if the RF output channel has been changed, it is not necessary to perform Auto Tuning.

Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR

The VCR is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV) and can be preset to receive up to 99 TV broadcast stations.

Pre-programmed TV Channels (NV-HV61GL/Australia)

The local TV broadcast channels 2, 7, 9, 10 and 28 are factory-preset in this VCR.

That is, if you can receive television broadcasts on VHF channels 2, 7, 9, 10 and UHF channel 28, these are already tuned on the programme positions with the matching numbers. However, it is possible to cancel these settings and tune the local TV broadcast channels to any desired programme position.

Plug in Auto Tuning(NV-HV61GN/New Zealand)

When the VCR is turned on after connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Auto Tuning starts.

AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.

CH 22 SEARCH

END: MENU

During Plug in Auto Tuning After Plug in Auto Tuning

AUTO TUNING IS COMPLETED.

END: MENU

3 Press [MENU] (9).

• If Auto Tuning stops halfway, refer to the right, “To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning”.

To Change the RF output Channel

You can change the RF output channel, for example, when interference occurs on the picture after tuning.

Operations 1 Hold down [MENU] (9) for 5 seconds or more.

• The VCR display changes as shown below and the VCR picture on the TV displays this pattern.

Panasonic VCR

END: MENU

2 Enter the desired channel number (AU28-69, NZ21-69)

by [Numeric] (3) or [Channel] (20).

• Set the RF output channel of the VCR to [ss] (RF OFF) when the VCR is connected to the TV via the Audio/Video cable. Press [Channel] (20) to display [ss].

NV-HV61GL:

NV-HV61GN:

Example for NV-HV61GL

Example for NV-HV61GN

…

(RF OFF)

AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.

CH 22 SEARCH

END: MENU

Auto tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned programme position.

To Cancel Auto Tuning Mid-Operation:

Press [MENU]

(9)

during Auto Tuning.

If Auto Tuning stops halfway, follow the next procedures to restart Plug in Auto Tuning.

To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning:

If Auto Tuning stops halfway by cancelling or playback;

1 Press [EJECT] (35) and remove the video cassette.

2 Keep both [Channel] (20) I and J on the VCR

pressed simultaneously for 3 seconds or more during the VCR on.

• The channel displayed on the VCR display disappears for a moment then changes to 1.

3 Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.

4 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.

• Auto Tuning commences.

If Auto Tuning stops halfway by turning the VCR off or a power failure, Or if the VCR is turned on without the aerial connected and all channels are skipped:

1 Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.

2 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.

• Auto Tuning commences.

Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display

Introduction

The VCR is tuned automatically by Plug in Auto Tuning. However, Auto Tuning using the On Screen Display should be performed according to the following method if necessary.

Preparations

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

• Turn on the VCR and select any programme position except A1 or A2.

Operations 1 Press [MENU] (9) to display the

Main menu on the TV screen.

MEN U

CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET SYSTEM OPTION TAPE REFRESH NAVI MEMORY

: , ENTER

SELECT

: MENU

END

0PROG.

Manual Tuning Procedure

If the VCR is not correctly tuned by Auto Tuning, follow the procedure below.

1 Press [MENU] (9) to display the Main menu on the TV

screen.

2 Press [43] (28) to select [TUNER PRESET] then

press [ENTER] (26).

3 Press [43] (28) to select [CH] then select the channel

number you want to tune by pressing [21] (28).

4 Confirm that [CLEAR] is set to [OFF]. 5 Press [43] (28) to select [SEARCH] then press [21]

(28) to start the Manual Tuning.

• If the desired TV station has not been tuned, press

[21] (28) again.

• Press [MENU] (9) and repeat steps 3-5 for each

programme position you want to tune to a station.

CH 2

END: MENU

CH 2 SEARCH 74

6 Press [MENU] (9) three times to exit the On Screen

Display.

END: MENU

2 Press [43] (28) to select

[TUNER PRESET] then press [ENTER] (26).

3 Press [43] (28) to select

[AUTO TUNE] then press [21] (28) to start the Auto Tuning.

• When Auto Tuning is completed, the On Screen Display

CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET SYSTEM OPTION TAPE REFRESH NAVI MEMORY

SELECT END

CH 1 CLEAR AUTO TUNE SEARCH FINE

SELECT:

MEN U

: , ENTER : MENU

TUNER PRESET

END : MENU

0PROG.

[OFF]

[

disappears and programme position 1 is selected.

AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.

CH 1

END : MENU

The number displayed here is the number of channels still to be auto tuned.

100

Channels that can be received

VHF UHF CATV

NV-HV61GL 0-12 28-69 45-470 MHz

NV-HV61GN 1-11 21-69 44-470 MHz

Notes:

• Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned programme position. Other programme positions are skipped.

• Auto Tuning takes 5 or more minutes to complete its search.

Direct Tuning

Follow steps 1 to 4 of Manual Tuning Procedure.

Press [43] (28) to select [SEARCH].

Press [Numeric] (3) to enter the number of the desired programme position.

For the 5A and 9A channels, input the following numbers:

90 for CH-5A, 91 for CH-9A. (Example for NV-HV61GL)

• For other channels that require tuning, repeat steps

5,6

3,4,

Press [MENU] (9) twice to exit the On Screen Display.

Fine Tuning Procedure

Follow steps 1 to 4 of Manual Tuning Procedure.

Press [43] (28) to select [FINE] then press [21] (28) to obtain the best tuning condition.

• Press [ENTER] (26) to return the

tuning to its former state.

Press [MENU] (9) to exit the On

CH 2 AFC: ENTER

FINE : END: MENU

Screen Display.

Blanking of Unused Programme Positions

Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure. 4 Press [43] (28) to select [CLEAR] then press

[21] (28) to select [ON].

• Repeat steps 3, 4 for other unused programme positions to skip during the selection of programme positions.

• To cancel the blanking of a programme position, select that programme position then set [CLEAR] to [OFF].

5 Press [MENU] (9) twice to exit the On Screen Display.

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