Panasonic NV-MV21 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Video Cassette Recorder

Model No.

NV-MV21 Series

Contents Page

Warning and Important Information 2

Controls and Components 3

Connections 4

Tuning the TV to Your VCR 5

Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR 5

Setting the Clock of Your VCR 7

Settings Using the On Screen Display 7

Option Setting 8

Playback 9

Recording 10

Timer Recording 13

Search Functions 15

Before Requesting Service 17

Specifications 19

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

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Warning and Important Information

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

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

Important

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

For your safety

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

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

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

Cautions before you operate this VCR

Avoid:

• Humidity and dust.

• Extreme heat such as direct sunlight.

• Magnets or electromagnetic objects.

• Touching internal parts of the VCR.

• Water or some other liquid.

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

• Anything heavy on the VCR.

• Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands.

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

Do:

• Wipe the VCR with a clean and dry cloth.

• Install the VCR in a horizontal position.

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

Condensation may form in the following cases:

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

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

Note:

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

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

Notes:

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

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

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

• Do not mix old battery with new battery.

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

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

• Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries.

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

(1) (2)

(3)

(4) (5)

(6) (7) (8)

(9)

(10)

(11) (12)

(13)

(14) (15)

VCR

123

456

789

CANCEL

INPUT SEL

TIMER

PROG

CHECK

ENTER

JET REW

INDEX

TIMER REC

REC MODE

VOL

TRACKING/V-LOCK

-/- -

AUDIO PROG PLAY

I-TIMER

NAVI

PAUSE/SLOW

REPEAT RESET

STATUS/ NAVI CHECK

(16) (17)

(17) (18)

(19)

(20)

(4) (4) (21) (22) (23) (24)

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

(29) (30) (31)

(32) (33)

Controls and Components

(1)

REC/OTR

/ I

TIMER REC

(37)

(20) (14) (39) (38) (27) (8) (36)

(40) (41) (42) (43)

AC IN ~

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN (AV1) OUT

(34)

TIMER

CHECK

PROG

PLAY

(10) (22)

(35)

(12)

EJECT

STOP

PLAY

OUT

VCR Operation

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

To select the programme positions (1-99).

• Example:

To enter numbers for various settings.

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

This button does not operate on this VCR.

(22) [PROG PLAY] (23) [CHECK] (24) [I-TIMER]

19:

-/- -

(44) (45)

(46)

(25) [NAVI] (26) [ENTER] (27) [Fast Forward]

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

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

(31) [RESET]

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

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

(32) [STATUS/ NAVI CHECK] (33) [REC MODE] (34) Cassette compartment (35) [EJECT] (36) [REC/OTR] (37) Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window (38) VCR display (39) [TIMER CHECK] (40) AC Input socket (41) VIDEO IN socket (42) VIDEO OUT socket (43) RF IN socket (44) AUDIO IN sockets (45) AUDIO OUT sockets (46) RF OUT socket

TV Operation

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 Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using this remote control.

(17) [TV-ON/OFF]

To switch the TV on from standby mode (OFF) or vice versa. On some TVs it is only possible to switch the TV to standby mode (OFF) with this button, but not on. In this case, try to tune the TV on with one of the following buttons: [AV] (2) [Channel] (18)

(2) [AV]

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

(18) [Channel]

To switch desired AV input on the TV.

(19) [VOLUME]

To adjust the volume of the TV.

Note:

• You cannot operate TV channels with [Numeric] (3). When you want to change the channel, press [Channel] (18) on TV operation part.

Connections

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

Basic Connections

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

(1)

(3)

AC IN ~

VIDEO

AUDIO

(6)

IN (AV1) OUT

(1) Aerial (Not supplied) (2) TV Set (Not supplied) (3) Aerial Connector (4) RF IN socket (43) (5) RF OUT socket (46)

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

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

(2)

OUT

(6) AC Input socket (40) ¢ To mains supply

(4)

(5)

AC IN ~

VIDEO

AUDIO

(10)

(1) Aerial (Not supplied) (2) TV Set (Not supplied) (3) Aerial Connector (4) VIDEO IN (5) AUDIO IN (6) Audio Cable/Video Cable

(Not supplied)

(7) RF IN socket (43)

IN (AV1) OUT

(3)

(9)

(2)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(8) RF OUT socket (46) (9) VIDEO OUT (42)/

AUDIO OUT (45)

(10)AC Input socket (40) ¢ To mains supply

(1)

(7)

OUT

(8)

Tuning the TV to Your VCR

Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR

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

Preparation

• Turn on the TV and the VCR.

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

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

use for your video playback.

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

Panasonic VCR

END: MENU

3 Press [MENU] (9).

To Change the RF output Channel

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

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

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

Panasonic VCR

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

Pre-programmed TV Channels (Australia only)

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

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

Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display For New Zealand

When you use this VCR in New Zealand, need to operate as follows.

Preparations

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

• Turn on the VCR and select any programme position except AV.

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

Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press [43] (28) to select

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

MEN U

CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET SYSTEM OPTION TAPE REFRESH NAVI MEMORY 0PROG.

: , ENTER

SELECT

: MENU

END

MEN U

CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET SYSTEM OPTION TAPE REFRESH NAVI MEMORY 0PROG.

SELECT

: , ENTER

END

: MENU

END: MENU

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

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

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

For New Zealand For Australia

21E

…

69E

……

28 37

(Initial position)

(RF OFF)

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

Example:

28:

2 8

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

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

Note:

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

3 Press [43] (28) to select

[COUNTRY] then press [21] (28) to select [NEW ZEALAND].

4 Press [43] (28) to select

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

• When Auto Tuning is completed, the On Screen Display

TUNER PRESET

CH 1 CLEAR

COUNTRY [NEW ZEALAND]

AUTO TUNE SEARCH FINE

SELECT:

CH 1 CLEAR

COUNTRY

AUTO TUNE SEARCH FINE

SELECT:

END : MENU

TUNER PRESET

[NEW ZEALAND]

END : MENU

[OFF]

[

disappears and programme position 1 is selected.

AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.

CH 1

END : MENU

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

100

Channels that can be received

VHF UHF CATV

New Zealand 1-11 21-69 44-470 MHz

Notes:

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

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

Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display For Australia

Introduction

Auto Tuning using the On Screen Display should be performed according to the following method if necessary.

Preparations

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

• Turn on the VCR and select any programme position except AV.

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

Main menu on the TV screen.

MEN U

CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET SYSTEM OPTION TAPE REFRESH NAVI MEMORY 0PROG.

: , ENTER

SELECT

: MENU

END

Manual Tuning Procedure

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

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

screen.

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

press [ENTER] (26).

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

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

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

(28) to start the Manual Tuning.

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

[21] (28) again.

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

programme position you want to tune to a station.

2 Press [43] (28) to select

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

3 Confirm that [COUNTRY] is set

to [AUSTRALIA].

4 Press [43] (28) to select

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

• When Auto Tuning is completed, the On Screen Display disappears and programme position 1 is selected.

Channels that can be received

MEN U

CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET SYSTEM OPTION TAPE REFRESH NAVI MEMORY 0PROG.

SELECT

: , ENTER

END

: MENU

TUNER PRESET

CH 1 CLEAR

COUNTRY

AUTO TUNE SEARCH FINE

SELECT:

TUNER PRESET

CH 1 CLEAR

COUNTRY

AUTO TUNE SEARCH FINE

SELECT:

AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.

CH 1

END : MENU

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

[AUSTRALIA]

[OFF]

END : MENU

[OFF]

END : MENU

[

100

CH 2

END: MENU

CH 2 SEARCH 74

END: MENU

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

Display.

Direct Tuning

Follow steps 1 to 4 of Manual Tuning Procedure.

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

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

• For other channels that require tuning, repeat steps 3, 4,

5, 6

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

Fine Tuning Procedure

Follow steps 1 to 4 of Manual Tuning Procedure.

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

• Press [ENTER] (26) to return the

tuning to its former state.

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

CH 2 AFC: ENTER

FINE : END: MENU

VHF UHF CATV

Australia 0-12 28-69 45-470 MHz

Notes:

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

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

Blanking of Unused Programme Positions

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

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

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

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

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

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