Panasonic NV-MV20EBL Operating Instructions

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Video Cassette Recorder

NV-MV20EB/EBL

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

Operating Instructions

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Contents

page

CAUTION 2-4 Check List/ Shop@Panasonic 5 Front Panel 6 Rear Panel/ Insertingbatteries 7 Remote controlfunctions 8-9 Connections

without Scartcable with Scartcables andSatellite Receiver with Scart cables

10-11 12-13

14-15 AUTO SETUP 16-17 Checking theSettings forAuto Setup 18 Removing Interference/ ChangingRF -channel 19 Menu System/ MenuOverview 20-21 Playback / 22

SQPB / NTSC playback Tracking control 23 Recording 24

External recordingcontrol

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Timer recording INTELLIGENT TIMER VIDEO Plus+

26-28

30-32 Others Menu 33 Manual setup

Manual Tuning Changing thename ofTV stations Changing theorder ofTV stations/ deletinga station RestartAuto Setup Shipping condition/ restoringfactory defaults Owner ID Clock setting

34 35 36 37 37 38

39 TV control 40 Advanced functions 41-43 Before requesting service 44-45 Tape Care / Cassette erasure protection 46 Specifications 47 Index Last Page

Caution

Be sure to read the cautions carefully before you operate this VCR.

Keep the VCR away from high temperatures

Keep the VCR away from sources of heat such as direct sunlight, heating radiators, or closed vehicles.

Avoid magnets or magnetized objects

Never bring a magnet or magnetized 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 cause serious damage. Do not attempt to remove the cover as; there are no user serviceable parts inside.

Keep away from liquids

Keep the VCR away from all liquids.

Caution:

If this happens, disconnect from the mains socket immediately and consult your dealer.

Video head clogging

The picture and sound can be lost or become distorted if video heads become clogged. This may happen in certain environmental conditions or if old or damaged or damp tapes are used or after long use of the VCR. If this occurs then please consult your dealer. Note: Video Head Cleaning is NOT covered by the warranty.

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.

If water or some other liquid is spilled into the VCR, serious damage could occur.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

If the VCR is moved from a cold to a warm place or if a heater is turned on, 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.

Stacking

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

Condensation may form in the following cases:

If the VCR is in a room that was very cold before a 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.

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, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO

RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE 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.

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.

CAUTION

How to replace the fuse

Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and attach the fuse cover.

Fuse (5 ampere)

Caution for AC Mains Lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION! IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF - KEEP DRY.

FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER. To prevent electric shock, do not

remove the cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. For your safety, be sure not to connect or handle the equipment with wet hands.

Check List

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control

N2QAKB000044

RF cable

K2KF2BA00001, VJA0728-A or K1TWACC00001

AC Mains lead

RJA0044-3C

Operating Instructions

RQTD0079-B

Batteries for the Remote Control

R6 size

Quick Start Guide

RQCAD0007

Guarantee Card

www.panasonic.co.uk

(for UK and Republic of Ireland customers only)

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

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application.

• 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!

Customer Care Centre For UK customers: 08705 357357 For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Front Panel

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Stand-by/on switch /I

Defines timer programmes.

Plays back programmed recordings.

Ejects the cassette.

Selects a channel.

Activates the recording timer.

Erases a cassette.

Activates the recording timer for externally controlled recording.

Displays the timer programme for verification.

Record button

Fast winding / JET SEARCH

Stop button

Playback button

Rear Panel

IN~

SECTEUR~

AV1 (TV)

RF/ ANT

OUT/

SORTIE

IN/

ENT

1 AC Input socket (

Power supply)

2 AV1 21-pin Scart socket 3 RF IN socket (Aerial 4 RF OUT socket (Aerial

input)

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 i

Dispose of , packaging material and the unit

regulations

n the batteries the right way round (+and -).

batteries according to statutory

. They must not be thrown into the household refuse

Remote control functions

Stand-by/on switch /I

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.

EXT LINK

TV ASPECT

TV/TEXT

Activates the recording timer for externally controlled recording.

Changes the screen format.

Toggles between TV reception and video text reception.

VCR

P. 25

Some Panasonic TV sets accept control signals from the VCR's remote control unit. In the table, the TV buttons are marked with

, the VCR buttons with .TV VCR

TV ASPECTTV ASPECT

EXT LINKEXT LINK

TV/TEXT

TRACKING/V-LOCK

VOLUME

Control menu

ENTER

EXIT

OSD menu selection buttons. ENTER: Selects or saves a setting.

Displays the menu.

Quits a menu.

Playback functions

Playback

Fast winding / Forward and backward search

Goes from Stop into Fast Forward or Fast Rewind mode.

JET SEARCH during playback (See page 22)

Press to stop recording, playing back or winding.

To eject a cassette:

Still Playback

Stop

Press button for more than 3 seconds.

VCR

INPUT SELECTINPUT SELECT

PROG PLAYPROG PLAY

PROG./CHECK

I-TIMER

AUDIO

PDC

OFF TIMER

INDEX

ENTER

SP/LP/EP

OSD/DISPLAYOSD/DISPLAY

VIDEO Plus

REC

TIMER

RESET/CANCEL

VCR / TV

switch

Selects a programme memory location and inputs the VIDEO Plus+ number. Example:

Selects the TV set's AV port.

TRACKING/V-LOCK

Channel selector Tracking control of disturbed VCR image.

Volume control.

VCR::

PROG/CHECK

PDC

Displays the Timer recording menu.

Controls the beginning and end of a recording session by a special signal.

18=

Selects the AV input and navigates in

the menu.

Menu entries.

VCR

P. 26

VCR

P. 28

VIDEO Plus+

PROG PLAY

REC

INPUT SELECT

AUDIO

OFF TIMER

I-TIMER

TIMER

OSD/DISPLAY

Displays the menu.VIDEO Plus+

Plays back programmed recordings.

Record

Toggles between AV input and TV station.

Finds the start of a recording.

This button has no function.

Switches the unit into stand-by mode after the set time of recording, playback or in Stop mode.

Recalls last 5 timer programmes

Activates the recording timer.

Press the button repeatedly to display the time, tape counter or remaining tape.

VCR

P. 30

VCR

P. 27

VCR

P. 24

VCR

P. 41

VCR

P. 42

VCR

P. 29

VCR

P. 26

VCR

P. 24

SP/LP/EP

Sets the tape speed.

VCR

P. 24

RESET/CANCEL

RESET : CANCEL:

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

VCR

P. 42

Connections

without Scart cable

You can connect your VCR to a TV and Satellite Receiver using RF cable. However, using this connection method it may be difficult to obtain a clear picture from the Satellite Receiver. For this reason it is not recommended for inexperienced users. (See preferred connection on page 12.)

AC Input socket

VCR

AC Mains lead (supplied)

Satellite Receiver

To AC Mains socket

RF Input socket

RF Output socket

Aerial Input socket

Aerial Output socket

RF cable

RF cable (supplied)

Must be connected to watch TV channels.

Aerial Input socket

Aerial

To AC Mains socket

IN ENT

RF ANT

OUT

SORTIE

Follow the step-by-step guide below.

Connect the aerial to the aerial input socket of the

Satellite Receiver.

- If you do not have a Satellite Receiver, connect the aerial to the RF input socket of the VCR and go to step .3

Connect the aerial from Satellite Receiver to the

RF Input socket.

Satellite Receiver

VCR

IN ENT

RF ANT

OUT

SORTIE

Notes:

Connect the RF output socket to the TV aerial socket.

Plug the TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver into the mains.

Switch ON your Satellite Receiver; to ensure reliable tuning

VCR

select either SKY ONE or SKY NEWS.

If, after Auto Setup is complete, the programme position of the satellite receiver is not to your preference, or 'SAT' name is not shown in the Program List, you can re-arrange the programme position and enter 'SAT' name manually (See pages 34-36).

Connections

with Scart cables and Satellite Receiver

(fully-wired)

RF Input socket

RF Output socket

AV1 21-pin Scart socket

AC Input socket

AC Mains lead

(supplied)

Necessary for Connecting

a Satellite Receiver

Aerial

VCR

RF cable

(supplied)

Satellite Receiver

To AC Mains socket

21-pin Scart socket (VCR)

21-pin Scart socket (TV)

Direct Connection

Satellite Receiverto TV

Aerial Input

AV1 socket

socket

To A C

socketMains

IN ENT

RF ANT

OUT SORTIE

Follow the step-by-step guide below.

Connect the aerial to the RF Input socket of the VCR.

VCR

AV1(TV

IN ENT

RF ANT

OUT

SORTIE

)

Connect the RF cable from the RF Output socket

of the VCR to the TV aerial input socket.

Connect the AV1 21-pin scart socket to the VCR scart

socket on your Satellite Receiver/Digital Receiver. If you are not connecting a Satellite Receiver, skip this step.

Connect the TV scart socket of your Satellite Receiver

to the AV1 scart socket of your TV.

VCR

Satellite Receiver

If you are not connecting a Satellite Receiver, skip this step.

Plug the TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver into the mains.

Connections

with Scart cables

(fully-wired)

RF Input socket

RF Output socket

AV1 21-pin Scart socket

AC Input socket

VCR

Aerial

AC Mains lead

(supplied)

Necessary for TV

RF cable

(supplied)

Aerial Input

AV1 socket

socket

To A C

socketMains

IN ENT

RF ANT

OUT

SORTIE

Follow the step-by-step guide below.

Connect the aerial to the RF Input socket of the VCR.

VCR

AV1(TV

IN ENT

RF ANT

OUT SORTIE

)

Connect the RF cable from the RF Output socket

of the VCR to the TV aerial input socket.

Connect the AV1 21-pin scart socket to the TV scart

socket. If your TV does not have a scart socket or

VCR

you do not have a scart cable, skip this step.

Plug the TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver into the mains.

AUTO SETUP

VCR Display

Auto Setup

Tuning : Ch 21

On-Screen Display

Owner ID

PIN number : Name : House No : Postcode :

You now have the opportunity

help the police crack crime

select

EXIT

On-Screen Display

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

to enter your details and

see instruction book.

ENTER

exit

store

Set the switch to VCR.

Turn on the TV,

then press the button to switch on the VCR.

VCR/TV

VCR-Stand-by/ON

VCR

The VCR will now start Auto Setup.

- 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).

If you connect your VCR to the TV by a Scart cable, you do not need to tune the TV as described above simply select appropriate input mode on TV.

Owner ID

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

To set the Owner ID now, press the buttons or to enter a four-digit PIN number.

Press , to correct the digit.

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

Press the 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 button to leave the Owner ID screen.

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

ENTER

EXIT

Numeric

Datum / ZeitClock set

MANUAL

Time : 12 : 00 : 00

Date : 11. 6. 03

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 button to finish this setting.ENTER

Note:

If Auto Setup has previously been completed the VCR will not start Auto Setup automaticaliy. In this case you can re-start Auto Setup again. See page 37.

If you want to cancel Auto Setup before it has finished, press the button. You can restart Auto Setup again. See page 37.

- 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 19 for removing the interference before restarting Auto Setup (page 37).

TV Reception Channels

Example of UK model Example of Ireland model

Tuning

Pos Name Ch Pos Name Ch

1 BBC1 22 2 BBC2 23 3 ITV 24 4 CH4 25 5 CH5 26

630 7 ---- --8 ---- --9 ---- ---

10 ---- ---

Tuning

Pos Name Ch Pos Name Ch

1RTE1 2 2NET2 4 3TNG 6 4 BBC1 22 5 BBC2 23

6 ITV 24 7 CH4 25 8 CH5 26 9 ---- ---

10 ---- ---

EXIT

The reception channels are different from UK and Ireland.

List of TV Reception Channels

VHF

– 21–68 –

Ireland

Channel Listing may differ from the examples shown left, depending on signal reception condition.

UHF

CATV

104–470MHz21–69A–J

Checking the Settings for Auto Setup

On Screen Display

Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others

:select : access

EXIT

: exit

Tuning

Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID

::select access

MENU EXIT

ENTER

: return : exit

To confirm that the TV stations have been tuned correctly by Auto Setup

Press the button to display the OSD Main menu

on the TV screen.

Press to select Tuning then press the button.ENTER

Press to select Manual then press the button to display the list of

ENTER

tuned TV stations and confirm that all available TV stations have been set correctly.

Positions 5 and 6 may differ from the example shown on page 17. If Channel 5 is received, it is usually found on programme position 5 and a connected satellite receiver on programme position 6.

If Channel 5 is not received but a satellite receiver is connected, then the satellite receiver is found on programme position 5.

Press the button to exit the On Screen Display.EXIT

EXIT

When the station names and/or channel numbers have not been set correctly. See page 35 for details. When no station has been found, confirm all connections of the VCR again and restart the Auto Setup. See page 37 for details.

Notes:

- If station name is [ ]: The asterisks indicate that a station was found during Auto Setup but has not been named (due to weak signal). The stations in the list with asterisk will need to be named manually. (See page 35.)

- If station name is [----]: The dashes represent unused channel positions. The stations in the list with dashes will need to be set manually. (See page 34.).

Removing Interference / Changing RF-channel

In some cases, interference (lines or patterning) or a very poor picture may appear on the TV when the VCR is connected. If this happens, follow the steps below to change the video playback channel (RF output channel) to

The picture with interference

VCR Ch:28

On-Screen Display

Test pattern indication

VCR display

Indication when the RF output channel is 28 (example)

Indication after changing the RF output channel to 31 (example)

VCR Ch:31

Test pattern indication

TV screen

Note:

remove the interference.

Set the switch to VCR.VCR/TV

Press the button for more than 5 seconds.MENU The RF output channel number is displayed on the VCR display.

Press the buttons or use the Channel buttonNumeric (CH) to select a channel number, which differs by 2 or 3 from the present channel number. (For example, if the original channel number was 28, enter 31.)

Retune your TV until you receive the Test pattern. It may be necessary to repeat steps 2 and 3 above until you can see the Test pattern clearly. If using a Scart cable please see the note below.

Press to finish this setting.ENTER

Set the RF output channel of the VCR to [- -] (RF OFF) if the VCR is connected to the TV via the 21-pin Scart cable.

VCR

TRACKING/V-LOCK

The clear picture

Press the button or Channel button to0 display [- -], if using a 21-pin Scart cable.

...

(RF OFF)

Menu System

Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others

Timer recording 1 / 3

Pos Date Start Stop

-- ---- -- / -- --:-- --:-- - ---

Tuning

Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID

PDC

Page 27

Page 34 Page 37 Page 37 Page 38

Datum / ZeitClock set

AUTO

Time : 12 : 00 : 00

Date : 11. 6. 03

Others

Tape length : AUTO( E-240) SQPB : AUTO OSD : 4:3 VCR display : DIMMED EXT LINK : 1

Page 39

Page 33

Menu Overview

Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others

:select : access

EXIT

ENTER

: exit

Tuning

Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID

::select access

MENU EXIT

ENTER

: return : exit

The cursor keys of the remote control unit allow you to move between menus and to change settings.

Press to display the Menu screen. Select an entry by pressing .

Press

ENTER

to access the selected sub-menu.

The selected sub-menu is displayed.

Select the item you wish to edit .

Press to access.

ENTER

Make the changes as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Press to return to the previous menu.

Press to quit the menu.

EXIT

Playback

Set the TV set to the video channel and insert a cassette into the VCR

Normal Playback:

Press .

Cue or Review Playback:

During playback, press and release or .

• To return to normal playback, press .

• If you pre long as you kee

High Speed Cue or Review Playback (JET SEARCH):

During playback, press and release or twice.

• During high-speed cue or review, the tape transport noise will increase. This is normal.

Still Playback:

During playback, press .

• To return to normal playback, press or .

Press to stop playback.

ss and hold down the , Cue or review playback continues for as

p the button pressed.

Playing back S-VHS Cassette Tape (SQPB=S-VHS Quasi Playback)

It is also possible to play back tapes recorded on an S-VHS VCR.

• The picture quality will be similar to VHS playback.

• It is not possible to make an S-VHS recording with this VCR.

Playing back NTSC video cassettes

You can play back NTSC video cassettes for viewing on a PAL system (PAL 60) TV set. You cannot record on or copy video cassettes to NTSC-format cassettes.

CVC Super - Crystal View Control Super

CVC Super gives the best picture quality possible by adjusting to the individual tape characteristics

Tracking control

Playback picture

Playback picture containing noise bars

containing noise bars

TRACKING/V-LOCK

Adjusting the playback picture

Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking for optimum performance. 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 or still playback, follow the operations below.

During normal playback, press or until the bars noise disappear.

To return to Auto Tracking:

Press or simultaneously.

If the still picture jitters or jumps (V-lock adjustment):

If the still picture jitters or jumps, perform the following.

During still playback, keep the button or pressed until the picture becomes stable.

Notes:

- 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 unit of VCR, the picture quality may be inferior in the normal playback and still playback, and it may need to manual adjust the tracking by above method.

- Also, on some TVs, the picture may scroll up and down in the special playback functions. However, these are not malfunctions.

Recording

REC

Set the TV set to the video channel and insert a cassette into the VCR; make sure that the cassette's protection tab is still in.

Select a channel to record from. Select the AV channel if you are recording via the 21-pin scart cable.

REC

Press to start recording. Press to stop recording.

To pause recording: The function will switch itself off after approx. 5 minutes to protect the video heads.

To resume recording:

OSD /DISPLAY

SP/LP/EP

Tape Remain Counter / Indicator

The display of the VCR shows: time - counter - tape remain. The start of a cassette is indicated as .

Press until 'RE' is displayed.

OSD/DISPLAY

Prior to starting the recording session, press to set the tape speed.SP/LP/EP SP :

normal recording time - optimal picture quality

LP :

double recording time - simple picture quality

EP :

triple recording time - reduced picture quality

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Note:

- When you play back LP or EP recordings, some cassettes (e.g. E-300 type) may produce interference. This is not indicative of a malfunction.

External recording control

VCR

Satellite Receiver

Others

Tape length : AUTO( E-240) SQPB : AUTO OSD : 4:3 VCR display : DIMMED EXT LINK : 2

: select

: return : exit

EXIT

Aerial

EXT LINK

The AV input of this VCR is equipped for future use with external equipment having external timer recording control such as digital satellite receivers. The AV input can be set to EXT LINK 1 or EXT LINK 2 depending on the equipment to be connected. Fully wired 21-pin scart cable is required. Refer also to the manufacturer’s instruction for the external unit.

EXT LINK 1:

The VCR recording start and stop time is controlled by a control signal sent via the 21-pin scart cable from the external unit, for example Sky Digibox.

EXT LINK 2:

The VCR will start recording when AV input detects the video signal and stop recording when the video signal is switched off by the external unit.

External recording control

Press and select Others

Press

ENTER

Select EXT LINK 2 or 1

Press to return to the Menu screen.

Press the button to activate the VCR's recording stand-by mode. As long as the Video- or Controlsignal is being transmitted by the Satellite or Digital Receiver, the VCR will record.

The following screen will be shown if you selected EXT LINK 2:

Press to hide the message.

Press the button to stop recording.

EXT LINK

EXT LINK recording in progress.

ENTER : yes EXT LINK :cancel

ENTER

EXT LINK

Notes:

- Be sure that the timer programmes stored by your VCR do not overlap the ones of the satellite or digital receiver.

- Some external equipment may not work with this function, refer to the operating instructions for the external unit.

Timer recording

Timer recording 1 / 3

Pos Date Start Stop

1 BBC1 31/12 10:30 11:30 SP ON 2 BBC2 31/12 11:30 12:30 SP ON 3 ITV 31/12 12:30 13:30 SP ON 4 CH4 31/12 13:30 14:30 SP ON 5 CH5 31/12 14:30 15:30 SP ON

-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- SP ---

:select : store

CANCEL

: delete : exit

ENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTER

EXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXITEXIT

PDC

PROG/CHECK

The recording timer allows you to the recording time of TV programmes up to 1 month in advance. Use the on-screen menu to a maximum of 16 recordings.

Press , select and press ; or press to display the

Press

Use the cursor keys or to make the next entries.

Select a station or press (example BBC1)

Set the date, week or day of week , or press (example 31/12)

Enter the recording start time: , or press (example 10:30)

Enter the recording stop time: , or press (example 11:30) Keep the buttons pressed to change the time in 30-minute steps.

Set the tape speed: (Automatic), , , ,

Press or the button to change the PDC setting (ON/OFF)

Press to save the timer programme.

TIMER

Repeat these steps for further recordings you may wish to programme.

Press to activate the VCR´s Timer stand-by mode Ensure that the video recorder symbol is displayed.

Do not forget to verify that there is enough tape remain. The total recording time must not exceed the length of tape on the video cassette.

programme

MENU ENTER

PROG/CHECK

Timer recording

Timer recording menu.

ENTER

DATE

OFF

ASPLPEP

PDC

ENTER

TIMER

programme

Timer recording

TIMER

TIMER CHECK

Quitting the timer mode

Displays the timer programmes for verification. (button on the unit only)

PROG/CHECK

Changing or cancelling a timer programme

PROG PLAY

Playing back programmed recordings

The unit will rewind to the beginning of the programmed recording and automatically start playing it back.

You can also play back programmed recordings manually.

This function will not work if the tape has been ejected after Timer Recordings have been completed.

Press ; the video recorder symbol turns off.

TIMER

You can now play back a cassette or make a manual recording. Press again to reactivate the timer programme you entered

TIMER

previously.

Repeatedly press to view the details of the timer programmes

TIMER CHECK

on the VCR's display.

Checking the timer programme

Press ; the Timer Recording menu will appear.

PROG/CHECK

Press again or to quit the menu.

PROG/CHECK EXIT

Press to display the Timer Recording menu.

PROG/CHECK

Press to select the entry you wish to edit. Press

ENTER

Use to change the entries. Press

ENTER

Press to cancel the timer programme.

RESET/CANCEL

Timer recording

PDC

Note:

Automatic SP/LP selection

A: If, at the beginning of a timer programme, there is not enough tape left to

complete it, the SP/LP function will automatically run the tape at LP speed. This ensures that the entire programme will be recorded. If the LP mode is not enough to 'stretch' the remaining tape to fit you will not be able to record all of the TV programme.

It is not possible to automatically activate the EP mode.

PDC function

Programme Delivery Control adjusts the start and stop time of a timer recording automatically to ensure the recording starts and finishes in line with the programme broadcast. This is useful when a programme over-runs the published times. The station must be transmitting PDC and the exact time must be set for PDC to work. The VCR detects whether a station is transmitting PDC only during the tuning process. If PDC is introduced or discontinued by a station you will need to re-tune the VCR before it becomes aware of this. PDC transmissions are not currently nation-wide so please check with your local broadcaster for more information.

ON :

The station transmits PDC signals. You must set the start time to the time specified in the TV magazines.

---:

The station does not transmit PDC signals. Try to set the start and stop times such that the entire film can be recorded even if a programme begins or ends earlier or later than planned.

INTELLIGENT TIMER

INTELLIGENT TIMER 25/10/03

Pos Date Start Stop

1 BBC1 25/10 10:30 11:30 SP ON 1 BBC1 25/10 18:3019:30 SP OFF 2 BBC2 25/10 12:30 13:30 A ON

I-TIMER

: select : store

ENTER

: edit : unlock : lock

CANCEL

: delete : exit

TIMER

EXIT

PDC

I-TIMER

This function makes it easier for you to time the recording of programmes transmitted by the same station at the same time but on different days. You can fully modify the programmes once they have been transferred to the Timer Recording menu. The INTELLIGENT TIMER menu lists the information of the last 5 timer programmes. To use the INTELLIGENT TIMER function you must first programme at least one normal timer programme.

Setting a programme at it is

Press .

I-TIMER

Press or to select a programme.

Press to activate the timer mode.

I-TIMER

TIMER

Timer recording 1 / 3

Pos Date Start Stop

1 BBC1 26/10 10:30 11:30 SP ON 1 BBC1 26/10 18:30 19:30 SP OFF

-- ---- -- / -- --:-- --:-- - ---

:select : store

CANCELCANCELCANCELCANCELCANCELCANCELCANCELCANCELCANCELCANCELCANCELCANCELCANCELCANCELCANCELCANCELCANCEL

: delete : exit

ENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTER

EXIT

PDC

Editing a programme

Press .

I-TIMER

Press or to select a programme.

Press to display the Timer recording screen.

ENTER

Use to change any of the data

Press to store a change.

Press to activate the timer mode.

I-TIMER

ENTER TIMER

Protect and unprotect a Programme

If more than 5 timer programmes are made, the oldest entry will be deleted automatically if it is not protected.

To protect a programme, select the entry and press ; the symbol is displayed.

To unprotect press ; the symbol disappears.

VIDEO Plus+

Video Plus+

83542----

ENTER

:enter : access

0-9

: correct : exit

EXIT

VIDEO Plus+

Programming with the VIDEO Plus+ Function

The VIDEO Plus+ Codes (numbers) make it easy to set the VCR for timer recording from TV channel and SAT channel. The recording time may be slightly longer than the TV programme.

Press the button.

Press the button to enter the code

VIDEO Plus+ Numeric VIDEO Plus+

(press to correct any mistakes)

Press

ENTER

The Timer recording screen is displayed.

Set the tape speed: (Automatic), , ,

A SPLPEP ,

(for automatic setting see page 28)

Timer recording 1/3

Pos Date Start Stop

1 31/12 10:30 11:30 SP ON

BBC1

1 31/12 11:30 12:30 SP ON

BBC1

2 31/12 12:30 13:30 SP OFF

BBC2

-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- - ---

-- ----

-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- - ---

--/-- --:-- --:-- - ---

PDC

If you do not wish to edit the Timer recording data.

Press to activate the timer mode.

TIMER

Ensure that the video recorder symbol is displayed.

To edit Timer recording data press

Use , to select a station

Use , to set the date, week or day of week or press

Use , to change the start time or press

Use to change the stop time or press

See page 28 for PDC recording

Press

Press to activate the timer mode.

ENTER TIMER

ENTER

or press

OFF

Ensure that the video recorder symbol is displayed.

TIMER

DATE

VIDEO Plus+

Timer recording 1/3

Pos Date Start Stop

-- ---- ---

-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- - ---

-- ----

-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- - ---

10:30 11:30 SP

--/-- --:-- --:-- - ---

[- -] indication

PDC

If [- -] appears under Pos after entering a VIDEO Plus+ Code (Number)

Pos is the Programme Position/TV Station Name. Normally, the name of the TV station and the number of the programme position is displayed under [Pos]. However, if the TV station information was not automatically set during Auto Setup due to adverse reception conditions, the [--] indication appears instead. The [--] will also appear, when using VIDEO Plus+ to record from a Satellite broadcast for the first time. For each satellite station, you will have to set the Pos for the first time (for details see page 32). In this case, follow the steps below to set the Pos.

Press the button 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

When you want to use the VCR for playback or manual recording before the programmed timer recording will be performed, you can temporarily suspend the timer recording standby mode by pressing the button so that

TIMER REC

the indication on the VCR display disappears. However, after you have finished using the VCR, remember to reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing the button again,

TIMER REC

otherwise the programmed timer recording will not take place.

VIDEO Plus+

Corporation. The system is manufactured under license from

and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development

VIDEO Plus+

Gemstar Development Corporation.

VIDEO Plus+

Video Plus+

83542----

Timer recording 1/3

Pos Date Start Stop

-- ---- ---

-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- - ---

-- ----

-- ---- --/-- --:-- --:-- - ---

Timer recording 1 / 3

Pos Date Start Stop

AV AV 26/10 10:30 11:30 S P ON

-- ---- -- / -- --:-- --:-- - ---

10:30 11:30 SP

Invalid entry

--/-- --:-- --:-- - ---

PDC

VIDEO Plus+ Codes for Satellite Receivers /Cable TV

This VCR is not designed to control (switch on or change channel) your satellite receiver or Cable TV box, however, it can be taught to recognise VIDEO Plus+ Codes for Satellite stations. The Satellite receiver or Cable TV box must be switched on and the correct station selected. Some receivers have their own timer facility for this purpose. Please refer to your Satellite Receiver/Cable TV box instructions for use of such timer facilities. For your VCR to recognise the VIDEO Plus+ Codes for each satellite station, you must teach your VCR which channel or AV input to record from for the first time. Otherwise when setting a VIDEO Plus+ recording, the [- -] symbol will appear in the channel position indicating that the VCR does not know which channel position to set. Once you have set the channel/AV input once the VCR will remember it whenever you use a VIDEO Plus+ Code for the station again.

Press the button.VIDEO Plus+

Enter a VIDEO Plus+ Code from a Satellite TV Guide for a satellite channel,

VIDEO Plus+

e.g. Sky 1 using the buttons. PNumeric ress to correct any mistakes.

Press the button. [- -] will appear instead of a channel number/AV input.ENTER

Press the button to select the channel or AV input that is to be used for

recording from the satellite channel.

Press the button to memorise the setting. The VCR will now

ENTER

automatically set the programme position or AV input correctly when a VIDEO Plus+ recording is set for this satellite station in the future.

Press to select the programme that you have just set. Now press the

CANCEL

button to delete it from the timer recording list. It is no longer

needed.

Repeat the steps above until you have set and deleted dummy timer recordings for each of the satellite stations that you will make VIDEO Plus+ recordings from.

Press when you have finished.EXIT

Others Menu

Others

Tape length : AUTO( E-240) SQPB : AUTO OSD : 4:3 VCR display : DIMMED EXT LINK : 1

: select

: return : exit

EXIT

Tape length

Sets the tape length of the cassette you use.

AUTO(E - 240),E - 195, E - 260, E - 300

SQPB

OSD

VCR display

EXT LINK

AUTO :

ON :

OFF :

4:3 :

WIDE :

OFF :

DIMMED : ON :

The VCR automatically detects the type of recording.

Plays back S-VHS format cassettes in quasi S-VHS format.

Plays back cassettes recorded in VHS format only.

Displays appear at the edge of the screen (displays not visible on 16:9 format screens). Displays appear at the edge of the screen

(displays appear in the middle on 4:3 format screens).

No on-screen displays

The VCR's display is dimmed. The VCR's display is on at normal brightness.

(only in stand-by mode)

: The VCR recording start and stop time is controlled by a

control signal sent via the 21-pin cable from the external unit, for example Sky Digibox.

: The VCR will start recording when AV input detects the

video signal and stop recording when the video signal is switched off by the external unit.

Manual setup

This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be tuned to receive TV stations. In certain circumstances you may wish to tune in a station manually or rename a TV station.

Tuning

Pos Name Ch Pos Name Ch

1 BBC1 22 2 BBC2 23 3 ITV 24 4 CH4 25 5 CH5 26

A B

: delete : move

select

MENU EXIT

: return : exit

Pos Name Channel

: select

: return : exit

630 7 ---- --8 ---- --9 ---- ---

10 ---- ---

ENTER

access

: 7

: ---::---

EXIT

Manual Tuning

Press and select

Press

Select Manual and press

Select a free line down the list:

Press

Press to start Channel tuning, or the buttons to enter the channel number.

Wait until the desired station has been set.

Press to return to the Tuning screen.

Note:

If you have performed Manual Tuning to find TV stations, the[--] indication may appear under [Pos/Name] on the On Screen Display when programming a VIDEO Plus+ timer recording.

MENU ENTER

ENTER

Tuning

ENTER

Numeric

Manual setup

Tuning

Pos Name Ch Pos Name Ch

1 BBC1 22 2 BBC2 23 3 ITV 24 4 CH4 25 5 CH5 26

A B

: delete : move

select

MENU EXIT

: return : exit

Pos Name Channel

: select

: return : exit

630 7 ---- --8 ---- --9 ---- ---

10 ---- ---

ENTER

access

: 1

BBC1

EXIT

Changing the name of TV stations

Press and select Tuning

Press

ENTER

Manual

Select and press

ENTER

Select a TV station Press

ENTER

Select the Name entry The cursor will mark the first letter .

BBC1

Change that letter

BC1B

Next letter Press

The new name will be stored in the station table.

Manual setup

Tuning

Pos Name Ch Pos Name Ch

1 BBC1 22 2 BBC2 23 3ITV 24 4 CH4 25 5 CH5 26

A B

: delete : move

move

MENU EXIT

: return : exit

630

7 ---- ---

8 ---- ---

9 ---- ---

10 ---- ---

ENTER

store

Changing the order of TV stations or deleting a station

Press and select

Press

ENTER

Select and press

Press button ( ), an arrow at the left edge indicates

Manual

Green Date+

which field has been selected.

You can now move the station to any other location .

Press

ENTER

Press Red CHbutton ( ) to delete the station.

Tuning

ENTER

Manual setup

Tuning

Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID

OK?

: yes : no

ENTER

Auto Setup

Tuning : Ch 1

Tuning

Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID

EXIT

OK?

Note:

Restart Auto Setup

The Auto Setup menu will be displayed. The Tuning will start automatically.

Press and select

ENTER

Press

Auto

Select Setup and press

ENTER

Press

Tuning

ENTER

When no stations have been set, confirm all connections and restart Auto Setup. You can restart Auto Setup, without using remote controller, by pressing some

buttons on the front of the unit. Hold down and on the main unit simultaneously for about 5 seconds.

Shipping condition / restoring factory defaults

Shipping condition resets the VCR back to the original factory settings. This is useful if the VCR is going to be used in a new location as auto-setup will begin again when the unit is switched on (after connecting to aerial and mains).

Press and select

ENTER

Press Select and press Press

Shipping condition

ENTER

Tuning

ENTER

: yes : no

EXIT

Note:

To re-tune the VCR, disconnect and reconnect the AC Mains lead.

Owner ID

Tuning

Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID

Owner ID

PIN number : 846 Name : House No : Postcode :

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

To change the Owner ID

Press and select Tuning

Press .

ENTER

Select Owner ID and press . Use the buttons or to enter the current PIN number.

Numeric

ENTER

- After entering the correct PIN number, you can change the Name, House No and Postcode. Press to conclude the setting.

ENTER

Use , the buttons and to select and change the desired

Numeric

ENTER

information. Press to exit the On Screen Display.

EXIT

Owner ID

Name : MARWIN House No : BANKS Postcode : RG12 8FT

EJECT

Notes:

To display the Owner ID information

Keep pressed for more than 5 seconds.

EJECT

- The PIN number is not displayed.

- After 30 seconds, this menu automatically disappears.

Clock setting

On Screen Display.

Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others

:select : access

EXIT

: exit

Datum / ZeitClock set

MANUAL

Time : 12 : 00 : 00

Date : 11. 6. 03

Datum / ZeitClock set

AUTO

Time : 12 : 00 : 00

Date : 11. 6. 03

ENTER

Notes:

The clock will normally be set correctly during Auto-Setup however, in some circumstances 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

Press and select Clock set .

Press .

ENTER

Confirm that Clock set is set to MANUAL, and press . Use or buttons to set the and . Press to conclude the settings.

ENTER

Press to exit the On Screen Display.

EXIT

Numeric

Date Time

ENTER

To activate the automatic time correction function

The correct time for the VCR clock can be automatically maintained when the VCR is tuned to a station that transmits a time signal.

Press and select Clock set .

Press .

ENTER

Use to set AUTO. Press to conclude the setting.

ENTER

Under adverse reception conditions, etc., the Automatic time correction function may not work. In this case, the indication for Clock setting is automatically reset to MANUAL. If the reception conditions improve later on, it may be possible to activate this function.

Press to exit the On Screen Display.

EXIT

If Clock setting is set to AUTO when you open the Clock screen, do not set it to MANUAL, otherwise, the automatic time correction function is deactivated.

This VCR uses a 24 hour clock.

In case of a power failure, an automatic back-up system maintains the clock for

approximate 60 minutes.

When Clock setting is set to AUTO, 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 in standby, it does not work in the timer recording mode.

TV control

Setting the Remote Control to operate your TV

VCR

Set the switch to TV.

VCR/TV

Only Panasonic TVs can be operated with the provided remote control. The settings for operating the TV with the remote control have already been made.

No additional settings need to be performed.

However, some of old Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using this remote control.

TRACKING/V-LOCK

TV/TEXT

TV ASPECT

TV-Stand-by/on

Numeric (0-9)

Teletext

VOLUME

TV/TEXT

TV ASPECT

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

To select desired programme position.

To select desired AV input on the TV.

Channel selector

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.

To adjust the volume of the TV.

To switch between normal TV mode and teletext mode.

To switch the screen format between the wide-screen and other aspects.

Advanced functions

Repeat Playback

The video recorder repeats playback from beginning to end of a recording.

In Stop or Playback mode, press the button for longer than 5

Playback

seconds. The video recorder displays an 'R', indicating repeat play mode.

Press to stop playing back at any time.

The end of a recording is marked by noise portion without picture and sound.

Finding the start of a recording

Quickly finds the start of a recording during playback or in Stop mode.

Fast Forward ewind Every time you press the button (max. 20 times) the video recorder will find the start of the next recording. Playback will automatically start for all recordings that are longer than 5 minutes.

Press to exit the Search function.

Advanced functions

RESET/CANCEL

OFF TIMER

Limiting the recording and playback time

Switches the unit into stand-by mode after the set time of recording, playback or in Stop mode.

OFF TIMER

Press repeatedly to extend the switch-off time from 30 to 60, 120, 180 or 240 minutes. The timer setting appears on the display of the VCR.

Tape Counter

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.

The tape counter can also be reset to “0:00.00” by pressing the button on the remote control.

RESET

QUICK ERASE

Note:

Erasing a cassette

Press and hold for a few seconds the button on the unit to remove all recordings from a cassette. It takes approx. 30 minutes to erase an E-180 cassette. Erasing avoids noise bands that may occur at the beginning and end of a recording over an existing one.

To protect the video heads, the unit automatically quits the Forward/Backward Search, Jet Search, Still Playback functions after 5-10 minutes. Interference and motor noise are not indicative of a malfunction.

QUICK ERASE

Advanced functions

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 starts automatically without pressing the button.

VCR-off Playback

When the VCR is off, and you press the button with a tape inserted, the VCR switches on and playback begins.

Auto Rewind

When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning (This function is disabled during timer recording).

Automatic Switch Off and Eject

When the VCR is switched off, a tape can be ejected by pressing the button. The VCR will eject the cassette and automatically turn itself off again.

To eject the Video Cassette using the Remote Control

Keep the button pressed for more than 3 seconds.

Stop

Play

EJECT

Before requesting service

I HAVE AN ON SCREEN MESSAGE.

You have attempted to carry out a function, which is not possible at this time. It may be that no tape is inserted and you have pressed , or that you tried to change the details of a timer recording whilst it was being carried out.

THE VCR DISPLAY IS NOT ILLUMINATED.

The AC mains lead has become disconnected. Connect mains lead securely.

THE DISPLAY IS LIT, BUT THE VCR CANNOT BE OPERATED.

The VCR is in timer recording mode. Press to cancel the mode. Safety devices are operating. Disconnect the mains, wait for 1 minute and reconnect.

VCR PICTURE DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE SCREEN.

If connected via RF Check RF output channel and adjust if necessary.

If connected via SCART Check connections and choose appropriate AV channel on TV.

AUTO CLOCK SETTING DOES NOT OPERATE.

Teletext information is not available or cannot be read. Set the clock manually. (See page 39 for details.)

THE PLAYBACK PICTURE IS DISTORTED, BLACK AND WHITE OR HAS HORIZONTAL NOISE BARS.

The tracking adjustment is not correct. Adjust the tracking. (See page 23.) The playback channel on the TV has not been tuned properly. Re-tune the TV. The video heads may be worn or clogged. Consult service engineer.

Play

Please follow the instructions as given on the display.

TIMER REC

If problem persists, consult service engineer.

(See page 19 for details.)

Before requesting service

THE PICTURE OF A RECORDED PROGRAMME IS DISTORTED OR MISSING.

The aerial or connection is defective. Check connections and reconnect as necessary. No programme was recorded because the VCR is Re-tune the VCR. not tuned correctly. Incorrect programme position was selected. Select correct channel.

TIMER RECORDING DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY.

Time and date were not set correctly. Re-set correctly. The start or finish time was not set correctly. Re-set correctly. The VCR was not put into timer recording mode. Put VCR into timer recording mode.

RECORDING FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE IS NOT POSSIBLE.

The incorrect AV input was selected. Check which AV input is in use and select this on the VCR. The cables are not connected properly. Check connections and adjust as necessary.

THE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY.

The remote signal cannot reach the VCR. Point the remote at the front of VCR and make sure

that there are no objects in the way. The remote is too far from the VCR. Move closer to the VCR or replace the batteries. The batteries have been inserted incorrectly. Insert the batteries correctly. The wrong remote control mode has been selected. Switch over to VCR.

Tape Care

Some do’s and dont’s on tape care.

DO:

1) Use a good quality branded tape, such as Panasonic.

2) Keep in the box supplied with the tape, or a video case, when not in use.

3) Try to use the whole tape when making recordings and avoid re-recording over the same section of the tape repeatedly as this will help prevent premature tape wear.

4) Take care to insert a tape correctly into the VCR to avoid damage.

DO NOT:

1) Expose the tape to high humidity or temperature.

2) Expose to liquid.

3) Expose to dust particles by storing directly on a carpet for example.

4) Use a damaged tape or attempt to repair it.

5) Dismantle the cassette housing.

6) Attempt to lift the front cassette flap or touch the tape surface.

Cassette erasure protection

Break out the erasure protection tab to protect the cassette against accidental erasure of recordings you wish to keep. Stick adhesive tape over the gap if you wish to re-record a protected cassette.

Specifications

NV-MV20EB/EBL

21-pin Scart Socket

135791113151719

2468101214161820

AV Scart Socket

1 Audio output CH2 (R) 2 Audio input CH2 (R) 3 Audio output CH1 (L) 4 Audio ground 5 Blue ground 6 Audio input CH1 (L) 7 Blue 8 Switching voltage 9 Green ground 10 Reserved 11 Green 12 Reserved 13 Red ground 14 Blanking ground 15 Red 16 Blanking 17 Video output ground 18 Video input ground 19 Video output 20 Video input 21 Ground

Power supply

Power consumption in operation

Controls

Video heads (helical scanning system) 2 heads (Super Ferrite Head)

Tape speed Record and playback time

(E240 cassette)

Fast forward or fast rewind time (E180 cassette)

TV system

Video input and output leve

RF modulated output

Audio Input level Audio Output level

220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

16W

multifunctional remote control (VCR and Panasonic TV) / VCR direct controls (main functions)

SP: 23.39 mm/s, LP: 11.7 mm/s

SP: 240 min, LP: 480 min

approx. 60 s

PAL 625 lines

1.0 V peak-to-peak, 75 Ohm, terminated UHF channel (21-68), 75 Ohm

-6 dBV, more than 10 kOhm

-6 dBV, less than 1 kOhm

Horizontal resolution (colour) more than 240 lines (SP)

Signal-to-noise ratio video (colour) more than 43 dB (SP)

Signal-to-noise ratio audio more than 43 dB (SP)

Audio frequency response

Operating temperature / humidity

80 Hz to 8 kHz (SP, normal)

5°C to 40°C / 35-80% relative humidity

Weight and Dimensions (approximate value) 3.5 / 430 (width) x 87 (height) x 282 mm (depth)kg

These specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index

Page

erial input/output 7

Auto Setup 16,37 AV 7,25

atteries 7

hannel 17,19,34

Clock 17,39

ate 26,30 Digital Receiver 25 Dimmed 33

rasure protection 46

EXT LINK 25,33

actory defaults 37

NDEX 9,41

INTELLIGENT TIMER 29

This equipment complies with European conformity requirements, in accordance with the conditions of electromagnetic compatibility and product safety. This equipment complies with the requirements of protection class 2.

ET SEARCH 22

anual Tuning 34

TSC 22

FF TIMER 9,42

OSD 33

layback 8,22 PDC 9,28 PROG PLAY 27

uick Erase 6,42

ecording 24,25 Remain 24 Remote 8,9,40 Repeat Playback 41 RF cable 10,12,14

Page

atellite Receiver 10,12,25 Scart Cable 12,14,25 Shipping condition 37 SQPB 22,33 Still playback 22 S-VHS 22,33

ape length 33 Tape speed 24,26 Teletext 40 TIMER CHECK 6,27 Timer recording 26 TRACKING/V-LOCK 9,23 Tuning 34 TV Aspect 8,40 TV control 40

CR display 33

VIDEO plus+ 30

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