Panasonic NV-HV66EG User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

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

NV-HV66 EG (Hi-Fi)

Contents Page

Included Accessories 2

Inserting Batteries

Safety Precautions 3 Remote control functions 4-5 Front- /Rear Panel VCR 6

Connecting with a 21-pin Scart cable 7

VCR Auto Setup with 21-pin Scart cable

Connecting with RF Coaxial cable 8

VCR Auto Setup with RF Coaxial cable

Channel tuning / Correcting interferences 9

Setting Time and Date

External Devices 10-11

Connecting a Set Top Box, satellite receiver, decoder or a second recorder Connecting an amplifier

Menu 12 Manual Setup 13-14

Creating a new station table Changing the name and order of TV stations Creating a new station table Shipping condition/factory defaults

Menu Others 15 Recording 16

Timer recording 17-18 Recording with INTELLIGENT TIMER 19 Recording with ShowView 20 Recording with external recording controls 21 Playback 22 General convenient functions 23-24 Video cassettes 25

Video cassette handling Playing back NTSC video cassettes Cassette erasure protection

Before requesting service 26 Specifications 27 Index last page

Dear customer

Thank you for your trust and your decision to purchase this top-quality device. Panasonic is one of the leading manufacturers of entertainment electronics devices. We are sure that you will be completely satisfied with this device.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

VCR

INPUT SEL

ShowView

AUDIO

PROG

PROG PLAY

/CHECK

ENTER

JET REW

INDEX

REC MODE

RECTIMER

"Some functions may not be

applicable to your VCR."

VCR/TV

N2QAJB000088

Included

VOL

TRACKING/V-LOCK

ccessories

AV LINK

EXT LINK

RESET/CANCEL

STATUS

I-TIMER

EXIT

PAUSE/SLOW

OFF-TIMER

Remote control

AC Mains Lead

RJA0043-1C

RF Coaxial cable

N2QAJB000088

Batteries

AA, UM3 or R6

Operating Instructions

Guarantee Card

Inserting Batteries

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

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

Only use batteries without any harmful substances (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.

Safety Precautions

Keep the VCR away from high temperatures and avoid changes in temperatures.

Avoid magnets or magnetised objects.

Don´t put fingers or other objects inside.

Keep away from liquids.

Voltage: Only use power sources complying with the specifications for this device. AC mains lead protection: Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged.

Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock.

Service: Never attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If a problem occurs that is not described in these operating instructions, disconnect the power supply and contact your dealer or an authorised after sales service centre.

The model and serial number of this product can be found on the back of the unit. Please note them and keep for future reference. Model No. Serial No.

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.

CAUTION!

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.

Keep away from humidity and dust.

Install the VCR in a horizontal position. Do not place anything heavy on it.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

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.

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

Remote control functions

TV Controls

Some Panasonic television sets may be controlled with the remote control unit of this VCR.

Television set Stand-by/on switch.

VOL

Selects the TV set's AV port.

Channel selector.

Volume control.

VCR Playback Control

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.

PAUSE/SLOW

INDEX

JET REW

Stop a recording session. Still playback or Slow Playback.

Search beginning of a recording session.

Fast rewind to beginning of tape.

VCR

INPUT SEL

ShowView

AUDIO

PROG

PROG PLAY

/CHECK

ENTER

JET REW

INDEX

RECTIMER

"Some functions may not be

applicable to your VCR."

VCR/TV

N2QAJB000088

STATUS

REC MODE

VOL

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AV LINK

EXT LINK

RESET/CANCEL

I-TIMER

EXIT

PAUSE/SLOW

OFF-TIMER

VCR

EXIT

INPUT SEL

AUDIO

AV LINK

EXT LINK

ShowView

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.

Audio mode.

Switches from television reception to the video playback channel.

Records with external recording control.

VCR Recording Controls

ShowView Menu

STATUS

RESET/CANCEL

8 9

TRACKING/V-LOCK

ENTER

TIMER

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

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

Select programme storage position or enter the ShowView number. E.g.: 18 =

Channel select buttons.

Tracking control of VCR picture disturbance.

Menu navigation buttons.

ENTER: Selecting or storing settings.

Activate the recording timer mode.

I-TIMER

OFF-TIMER

PROG

/CHECK

PROG PLAY

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.

Displays the menu Timer recording.

Plays back programmed recordings.

REC

REC MODE

Record

Sets the tape speed.

Delete highlighted station.

Move highlighted station.

Front Panel VCR

VCR= Video Cassette Recorder

Detailed information is available on the

Page

specified pages.

Stand-by/on switch /I

TIMER REC

Activates the recording timer.

REC

Record

EJECT

Ejects the cassette.

Channel selector

Rear Panel VCR

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)

4 5

RF IN = Antenna input

RF OUT = Antenna output

CVC super (Crystal View Control super): The picture is automatically adjusted as clear and sharp as possible.

Stop ends recording, playback, or winding.

17 21

JET REW

QUICK ERASE

Playback

Fast rewind to the beginning of the tape.

Erases a cassette.

Search Fast winding

AUDIO OUT

AC IN

AV1(TV)

AUDIO

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

652

RF IN

RF OUT

Connecting with a 21-pin Scart cable

Follow the steps described below.

Disconnect power to all devices.

Connect antenna to the

RF IN (Antenna input) connector of the VCR.

Connect the VCR’s RF OUT

(Antenna output) to the television set’s antenna input connector.

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 supply.

AC IN~

AC IN

AC mains lead

AV1 21-pin Scart socket

VCR

AC mains lead

Antenna input

RF IN Antenna input

RF OUT Antenna output

RF coaxial cable

21-pin Scart cable

Antenna

VCR Auto Setup with 21-pin Scart cable

(Automatic tuning)

If the Country menu does not appear after turning the device on, you may reset the device to its factory defaults (page 14). Upon doing so the VCR Auto Setup will start again.

Turn on your television set.

With the Stand-by/on switch turn on the VCR. The Country menu appears.

With the arrow buttons select the according country, and confirm by pressing ENTER. Automatic tuning for all receivable TV stations begins. Approximate duration is 5 minutes.

If menu Clock set appears

If time and date are not transmitted by a TV station, they must be set manually.

Enter Time and Date with or ... , then save with ENTER.

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).

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Connecting with RF Coaxial cable

Follow the steps

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

RF IN

Antenna input

RF OUT Antenna output

RF coaxial cable

AC IN~

VCR

AC mains lead

Antenna

described below.

Disconnect power to all devices.

Connect antenna to the

RF IN (Antenna input) connector of the VCR.

Connect the VCR´s RF OUT

(Antenna output) to the television set’s antenna in connector.

Connect VCR and television

set to the AC mains supply.

VCR Auto Setup with RF Coaxial cable

(Automatic tuning)

If the Country menu does not appear after turning the device on, you may reset the device to its factory defaults (page 14). Upon doing so the VCR Auto Setup will start again.

The Country menu appears.

With the arrow buttons select the according country, and confirm with ENTER. Automatic tuning for all receivable TV stations begins. Approximate duration is 5 minutes.

If menu Clock set appears

If time and date are not transmitted by a TV station, they must be set manually.

Enter Time and Date with or ... , then save with ENTER.

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).

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AC mains lead

Channel tuning / Correcting interferences

Setting Time and Date

If you decide to just use the RF coaxial cable to connect the TV set you must adjust the video output channel with the TV set’s input channel.

Screen Display

VCR Ch:36

Turn on your television set.

Turn on the VCR by pressing the Stand-by/on switch.

Press MENU for about 5 seconds. The preset channel is displayed on the VCR-display.

Test pattern

VCR Display

RF Output Channel

Adjust television set to show the test picture. If there are any interferences select another channel on the

television set and the VCR.

Press the CH button to change the channel (e.g. Channel 39). Fine-tune television set until a clear picture is displayed.

Confirm with ENTER.

TRACKING/V-LOCK

Continue VCR Auto Setup (Automatic tuning).

RF Output Channel

The VCR will not initiate the VCR Auto Setup if it was run once

VCR Ch:39

before. Reset the device to factory defaults (page 14). Upon doing so you will be able to start VCR Auto Setup again.

Test pattern

Press EXIT to abort VCR Auto Setup. You can run VCR Auto Setup again at another time.

If a 21-pin Scart cable is used, please adjust the following settings to disable the VCR´s RF-output channel.

(RF OFF)

...

Press MENU for about 5 seconds. The preset channel will be displayed on the VCR-display.

Press channel select buttons CH or 0 to invoke [- -].

Confirm with ENTER.

Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others Language : English

: exit

ENTER

: select : access

EXIT

Automatic tuning

Clock set

AUTO

Time : 12 : 00 : 00 Date : 11. 6. 04

: select : access

MENU EXIT

: return : exit

ENTER

Manual tuning

Clock set

MANUAL

Time : 12 : 00 : 00 Date : 11. 6. 04

: select : access

MENU EXIT

: return : exit

ENTER

Press MENU, the Menu screen appears.

With select Clock set.

Press ENTER.

Select [AUTO] and confirm with ENTER.

If the device does not find a TV station broadcasting the time signal, set Time and Date manually.

Select [MANUAL] and confirm with ENTER.

With or ...

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enter Time and Date, then store with ENTER.

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