Panasonic NV-MV16, NV-HV51, NV-SV121, NV-MV21 User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

VHS

PAL

625

NV-SV121 Series (S-VHS, Hi-Fi)

REC

TIMER REC

PULL OPEN

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

NV-HV61 Series (Hi-Fi) NV-HV51 Series (Hi-Fi)

SUPER LP 35x JET SEARCH

NV-MV21 Series (Mono) NV-MV16 Series (Mono)

EJECT

3D DNR

TBC

Super VHS

Contents Page

Included Accessories 2

Inserting Batteries

Safety Precautions 3 Front Panel VCR 4 Rear Panel VCR 5 Remote control functions 6- 7

Connecting with a 21-pin Scart cable 8

VCR Auto Setup with 21-pin Scart cable

Connecting with S-VIDEO cable 9

VCR Auto Setup with S-VIDEO cable

Connecting with RF Coaxial cable 10

VCR Auto Setup with RF Coaxial cable

Channel tuning / Correcting interferences 11

Setting Time and Date

External Devices

Connecting a Set Top Box, satellite receiver, 12 decoder or a second recorder Connecting an amplifier, 13

Menu 14 Manual Setup

Creating a new station table 15 Changing the name and order of TV stations 16 Creating a new station table 17 Shipping condition/factory defaults

Menu Others 18-19 Recording 20

Timer recording 21-22 Recording with INTELLIGENT TIMER 23 Recording with ShowView 24 Recording with external recording controls 25 Playback 26 General convenient functions 27-28 NICAM sound system, NTSC playback 29 Before requesting service 30 Specifications 31 Index last page

Connecting to the AV3 input

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

Batteries

AA, UM3 or R6

Operating Instructions

Guarantee Card

N2QAJB000088: NV-SV121, NV-HV61, NV-MV21 N2QAJB000090: NV-HV51, NV-MV16

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.

NORSK

ADVARSEL:

FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK STØT ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, SLIK SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.

ADVARSEL!

APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET STED HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.

APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ IKKE DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER, GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.

PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS, OPPÅ APPARATET.

BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR MILJØET.

DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.

Dette apparatet kan under bruk fange opp høyfrekvente forstyrrelser forårsaket av en mobiltelefon som benyttes i nærheten. Hvis slik forstyrrende påvirkning konstateres, bør mobiltelefonen benyttes på større avstand fra dette apparatet.

Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av AC-stikkontakten, og støpslet má være lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle oppstå problemer.

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.

Front Panel VCR

VCR= Video Cassette Recorder

NV-HV61, NV-HV51, NV-MV21, NV-MV16

Detailed information is available on the specified pages.

PULL OPEN

S-VIDEO

TIMER REC

REC

EJECT

3D DNR

VIDEO

L/MONO

Page

NV-SV121

REC

TIMER REC

PULL OPEN

JET REW

QUICK ERASE

AUDIO

Stand-by/on switch /I

Activates the recording timer.

Record

Ejects the cassette.

Channel selector

3-Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction

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

TIMER REC

REC

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SV121 HV61 HV51 MV21 MV16

Stop ends recording, playback, or winding.

21 21

QUICK ERASE

Playback

Fast rewind to the beginning of the tape.

JET REW

Erases a cassette.

Search Fast winding

SV121

TBC

Time Base Correction: Optimises picture quality

3D DNR

TBC

EJECT

Super VHS

Rear Panel VCR

SV120 HV60 HV65 HV55 HV50 MV20 SV121 HV61 HV51 MV21 MV16

AC IN

AC IN~ (Power supply)

S-VIDEO output

2 3

VIDEO output AUDIO output

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

S VIDEO

AV2

AV OUT

VIDEO

AV1(TV)

AUDIO

(

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

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

RF IN = Antenna input

7 8

RF OUT = Antenna output

RF IN

RF OUT

SV120 HV60 HV65 HV55 HV50 MV20

SV121 HV51 MV21 MV16 HV61

SV120 HV60 HV65 HV55 HV50 MV20

SV121 HV61 MV21 MV16HV51EC

SV121 HV61 HV51EG MV21 MV16

AC IN~ (Power supply)

AUDIO output

L = AUDIO output left channel

R = AUDIO output right channel

AC IN~ (Power supply)

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

RF IN = Antenna input

787 8

RF OUT = Antenna output

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

RF IN = Antenna input

787 8

RF OUT = Antenna output

AV (21-pin Scart socket)

RF IN = Antenna input

7 8

RF OUT = Antenna output

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

Stop a recording session. Still playback or Slow Playback.

Search beginning of a recording session.

VCR

INPUT SEL

ShowView

AUDIO

PROG

/CHECK

JET REW

INDEX

"Some functions may not be

applicable to your VCR."

PROG PLAY

ENTER

RECTIMER

VCR/TV

N2QAJB000088

STATUS

REC MODE

VOL

TRACKING/V-LOCK

AV LINK

EXT LINK

RESET/CANCEL

I-TIMER

EXIT

PAUSE/SLOW

OFF-TIMER

N2QAJB000088

JET REW

Fast rewind to beginning of tape.

N2QAJB000088: NV-SV121, NV-HV61, NV-MV21 N2QAJB000090: NV-HV51, NV-MV16

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, A3 and Tuner (depending on model).

Audio mode.

Switches from television reception to the video playback channel. (does not apply to HV51EG, MV21, MV16)

Records with external recording control.

VCR Recording Controls

ShowView Menu (does not apply to HV51, MV16).

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.

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)

SV121 HV61 HV51 MV21 MV16

If the Country menu does not appear after turning the device on, you may reset the device to its factory defaults (page 17). 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.

SV121 HV61 MV21 HV51 MV16

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

1 2 3

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).

SV121 HV61 MV21 HV51 MV16

After running the automatic tuning Time and Date must be set manually.

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

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Connecting with S-VIDEO cable.

SV121 Only

Follow the steps

Antenna

AC IN~

VCR

TV with S-VIDEO input

S-VIDEO output

AC mains lead

AUDIO input

AC mains lead

AUDIO output

Antenna input

AUDIO cable

S-VIDEO cable

S-VIDEO input

RF IN Antenna input

RF OUT Antenna output

RF coaxial cable

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 TV set’s antenna input connector.

Connect the VCR´s S-VIDEO

output to the S-VIDEO input of your television set.

Connect the VCR’s AUDIO

output (L/R) to the AUDIO input of your TV set.

Connect VCR and television

set to the AC mains supply.

VCR Auto Setup with S-VIDEO cable

()Automatic tuning

This VCR supports the S-VHS format, providing a high picture quality when playing back a S-VHS formatted cassette. When connecting via a S-VIDEO cable, it is still possible to play back cassettes recorded on the conventional VHS system.

SV121 HV61 HV51 MV21 MV16

If the Country menu does not appear after turning the device on, you may reset the device to its factory defaults (page 17). 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

AC IN~

VCR

Antenna input

RF OUT Antenna output

Antenna

described below.

Disconnect power to all devices.

Connect antenna to the

RF IN (Antenna input) connector of the VCR.

VCR Auto Setup with RF Coaxial cable

(Automatic tuning)

SV121 HV61 HV51 MV21 MV16

If the Country menu does not appear after turning the device on, you may reset the device to its factory defaults (page 17). 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.

AC mains lead

Antenna input

RF coaxial cable

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.

SV121 HV61 MV21 HV51 MV16

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

1 2 3

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).

SV121 HV61 MV21 HV51 MV16

After running the automatic tuning Time and Date must be set manually.

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

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