Panasonic NV-HV61EBEBL User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-HV61EB/EBL

(Model suffix: 'EB' for UK model, 'EBL' for Ireland model)

Operating Instructions

Before connecting the device, operating it or adjusting settings please read these operating instructions completely; especially the safety precautions on pages 2-3.

Contents Page

Important Safety Warnings CAUTION! 3

Care and Maintenance

Panasonic Sales and Support Information 4 Included Accessories / 5 Front Panel VCR / Rear Panel VCR 6-7 Remote control functions 8-9

Connecting with RF cable 10

VCR Auto Setup with RF cable

Connecting with 21-pin Scart cable 12

VCR Auto Setup with 21-pin Scart cable

Connecting to Satellite Receiver, Set Top Box 14-15 Connecting Audio Systems 16

Checking the Settings after Auto Setup 17 Removing Interference / Changing RF-output channel 18

Menu System 19 Playback 20

Tracking control 21 General convenient functions / Tape Care 22-23

Recording 24-30

Instant recording 24 Timer recording 25-26 Recording with INTELLIGENT TIMER 27 Recording with VIDEO Plus+ 28-29 Recording with external recording controls 30

Manual Functions 31-37

Manual Tuning 31 Changing the name of TV stations 32 Changing the order of TV stations or deleting a station 32 Creating a new station table 33 Shipping condition/factory defaults 33 Others Menu 34 Owner ID 35 Clock setting 36 AUDIO mode / NICAM sound system 37

Before requesting service 38 Specifications 39 Index last page

Important Safety Warnings

The moulded three pin mains plug is supplied for your safety and convenience and must NOT be cut off.

A 5 amp fuse is fitted in the mains plug. If the fuse has to be replaced, it must be of the same rating and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

To replace the fuse, open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver as shown and replace the fuse and the cover securely.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside.

1.Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2.Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Refer servicing to qualified service engineer only.

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

Do not insert metal object into the slots or openings of the unit.

This unit is not disconnected from a.c. mains while it remains connected to a live mains outlet, even if it has been turned off.

Fuse cover

Fuse (5 ampere)

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

Caution

Avoid exposing the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources.

Avoid sudden change in temperature or humidity, dew or condensation may form, causing malfunction.

Dispose of batteries in accordance with the instructions given in this book.

Place the unit on a flat, stable surface. Do not place heavy object on top of the unit.

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

This unit is designed for indoor use only.

Do not use in area with strong magnetic fields, e.g. near transmitting antenna.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure the unit is well ventilated. To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation vents.

Do not obstruct the unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on the unit.

Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner.

Care and Maintenance

The cabinet can be wiped clean with a damp cloth, disconnect from mains before cleaning. Do not use detergent or solution containing benzol or petroleum.

Video heads clogging can occur with use, when this happens picture and sound will become distorted during playback. Purchase a head cleaning tape or consult your dealer. Note that video head cleaning is not covered by the warranty.

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

For UK customers: 08705 357357.

For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333.

Visit our website for product information www.panasonic.co.uk.

E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk.

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm (Excluding public holidays).

Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

All enquiries, transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

It couldn´t be simpler!

Also available through our internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Included Accessories

VCR

INPUT SEL

ShowView

PROG

/CHECK

JET REW

INDEX

* Some functions may not be

applicale to your VCR.

Included

VOL

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AV LINK

EXT LINK

RESET/CANCEL

STATUS

AUDIO

PROG PLAY

I-TIMER

EXIT

ENTER

PAUSE/SLOW

OFF-TIMER

REC MODE

RECTIMER

VCR/TV

N2QAJB000088

ccessories

AC Mains Lead

RJA0044-3C

Batteries for the Remote Control

R6 size

Remote control

N2QAJB000089

RF cable

K2KF2BA00001, VJA0728-A

Operating Instructions

RQTD0103-B

Quick Start Guide

RQCAD0014

Guarantee Card

or K1TWACC00001

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Front Panel VCR

VCR= Video Cassette Recorder

Detailed information is available on the specified pages.

Page

1 2

JET REW

EJECT

TIMER REC

REC

QUICK ERASE

Stand-by/on switch /I

Selects a channel

Fast rewind to the beginning of the tape.

Ejects the cassette.

Activates the recording timer

Starts recording.

Erases a cassette.

Fast winding / JET SEARCH

Stop button

Starts playback.

Fast winding / JET SEARCH

7 8

9 10

23 21

25 21

23 21

Rear Panel VCR

AC IN

AUDIO OUT

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

RF IN

RF OUT

Rear Panel Connectors

AC IN~ (Power supply)

AUDIO output

L = AUDIO output left channel R = AUDIO output right channel

AV1 (21-pin Scart socket) AV2 (21-pin Scart socket)

RF IN = Aerial input

5 6

RF OUT = Aerial output

Inserting batteries into the remote control unit:

The batteries last for about a year, depending on how often you use the RC unit.

Do not mix old with new batteries or batteries of different types.

Only use batteries without any harmful substances (such as lead, cadmium, mercury).

Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Remove the batteries if the remote control unit will remain unused for longer periods of time.

Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries.

Immediately remove used-up batteries and replace with batteries of type AA, UM3 or R6.

Be sure to put in the batteries the right way round (+and -).

Dispose of batteries, packaging material and the unit according to statutory regulations. They must not be thrown into the household refuse.

Remote control functions

TV Controls

Some Panasonic television sets may be controlled with the remote control unit of this VCR. However, some of old Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using this remote control.

Press to switch the TV from on to stand-by mode or vice versa.

VOL

Selects the TV set´s AV port.

TV Channel selector.

To adjust the volume of the TV.

VCR Playback Control

PAUSE/SLOW

INDEX

Normal playback

Stop ends recording, playback, or winding. Eject: Press and hold for more than 3 seconds.

Fast forward/rewind when stopped, search forward or backwards during playback.

Stop a recording session. Still playback or Slow Playback.

Search beginning of a recording session.

VCR

INPUT SEL

VIDEO Plus+

AUDIO

PROG

/CHECK

JET REW

INDEX

"Some functions may not be

applicable to your VCR."

PROG PLAY

RECTIMER

ENTER

STATUS

REC MODE

VOL

TRACKING/V-LOCK

EXT LINK

RESET/CANCEL

I-TIMER

EXIT

PAUSE/SLOW

OFF-TIMER

JET REW

Fast rewind to beginning of tape.

VCR/TV

N2QAJB000089

VCR

EXIT

INPUT SEL

RESET/CANCEL

VCR Standard Controls

Stand-by/on switch Press to switch the unit from on to stand-by mode or vice versa. In stand-by mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

Displays the menu.

Quits a menu.

Switches between AV inputs A1, A2 and Tuner.

RESET : Resets the counter to 0:00.00. CANCEL: Clears an entry you made.

AUDIO

ENTER

TRACKING/V-LOCK

Audio out settings.

Selecting or storing settings.

Menu navigation buttons.

Channel select buttons. Tracking control of VCR picture disturbance.

VIDEO Plus+

PROG

/CHECK

PROG PLAY

I-TIMER

OFF-TIMER

Delete highlighted station.

Move highlighted station.

VCR Recording Controls

Displays the VIDEO Plus+ menu

Displays the menu Timer recording.

Plays back programmed recordings. Programming TV programmes

broadcasted at the same time and on the same channel.

Switches the VCR into stand-by mode after a preset period of time during recording, playback or stop mode.

Select programme storage position

8 9

TIMER

REC

REC MODE

EXT LINK

or enter the VIDEO Plus+ number. E.g.: 18 =

Activate the recording timer mode.

Record

Sets the tape speed (SP/LP/EP).

Activates the recording timer for externally controlled recording.

STATUS

Press repeatedly to display the time, tape counter or tape remain.

Connecting with RF cable

You can connect the VCR to your TV set by using a RF cable.

AC IN~

VCR

AC mains lead (supplied)

Aerial

RF IN (Aerial input)

RF OUT (Aerial output)

RF cable (supplied)

Follow the steps described below.

Ensure TV Power is disconnected

from AC Mains socket.

Connect aerial to the RF IN

(Aerial input) connector of the VCR.

Connect the VCR´s RF OUT

(Aerial output) to the TV set’s aerial in connector.

AC mains socket

AC mains lead

Aerial input

Connect VCR and TV set to the

AC mains socket.

VCR Display

Auto Setup

Tuning : Ch 21

EXIT

: exit

Owner ID

PIN number : Name : House No : Postcode :

You now have the opportunity

help the police crack crime

:select : store

EXIT

: exit

****

************** *********** ***********

to enter your details and

see instruction book.

ENTER

VCR Auto Setup with RF cable (Automatic tuning)

Turn on your television set.

With the Stand-by/on switch turn on the VCR. Automatic tuning for all available TV stations begins. Approximate duration is 5 minutes.

After Automatic tuning has finished, press EXIT. The Owner ID screen will appear.

- While Auto Setup is running the first digit of the VCR display will flash. After a while it will stop flashing and the RF output channel number will be displayed.

- Select an unused channel pre-set on your TV and tune it to the RF output channel number shown on the VCR display (or until you can clearly see the Auto Setup screen). Store the new video playback channel (refer to the instructions for your TV).

In some cases, the RF output channel may interfere with the TV stations transmitted in your area. This may prevent you from seeing the On-Screen Display clearly. Please see page 18 for removing the interference before restarting Auto Setup (page 33).

Owner ID

You can complete the Owner ID now or skip this step and do it later. To do it later, press the EXIT button. Your VCR is now ready to use.

To set the Owner ID now, press the Numeric buttons or to enter a fourdigit PIN number.

Press , to correct the digit.

Make sure that you will remember the PIN number (make a note of it).

Press the ENTER button twice to confirm.

Enter the [Name], [House No] and [Postcode] in the same way.

Press the ENTER button to confirm each entry.

Press the EXIT button to leave the Owner ID screen.

You will now see the TV picture. Your VCR is now ready to use.

Datum / ZeitClock set

MANUAL

Time : 12 : 00 : 00

Date : 11. 6. 04

If the clock setting menu appears

(Auto clock set was not possible due to a weak signal)

Press to set the correct time and date.

Press the ENTER button to finish this setting.

Mind that a wrong date or time will influence the programmed recording of TV programmes (don't forget to change summer time and winter time).

Connecting with 21-pin Scart cable (Fully wired)

Aerial

RF OUT (Aerial output)

AC IN~

AC IN

AV1 21-pin Scart socket

AC mains lead (supplied)

VCR

RF IN (Aerial input)

RF cable (supplied)

Follow the steps described below.

Ensure TV Power is disconnected

from AC Mains socket.

Connect aerial to the RF IN

(Aerial input) connector of the VCR.

Connect the VCR´s RF OUT

(Aerial output) to the TV set’s Aerial in connector.

AC mains socket

AC mains lead

Aerial input

21-pin Scart cable

Connect the VCR’s AV1 socket

(21-pin Scart socket) to the TV set’s Scart In socket.

Connect VCR and TV set to the

AC mains socket.

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