Panasonic NV-MV22GCSGCGCU User Manual

Operating Instructions

Video Cassette Recorder

Model No.

NV-MV22GCS/GC/GCU

Contents Page

Warning and Important Information 2

Controls and Components 3

Connections 4

Tuning the TV to Your VCR 4

Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR 5

Language Setting of the On Screen Display 6

Setting the Clock of Your VCR 6

Settings Using the On Screen Display 7

Option Setting 8

Playback 9

Recording 10

Timer Recording 12

Search Functions 14

Before Requesting Service 16

Specifications 18

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.

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.

Longrun Head System

This longrun head system enables approximately 8,000 hours
of recording/playback in high quality images.
Newly developed head cylinder with narrower head windows
and tapered cylinder design effectively protects heads from
dust and prevents head clogging.
Plus, [Alumina] Head Cleaner further enhanced cleaning
efficiency.

• Based on in-house tests with Panasonic video cassettes.
Actual head life may vary according to conditions of use,
tape type, temperature, humidity, etc.

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.

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

Plug in Auto Tuning

(Setting image illustration)

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(1)

(3)

(2)

AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.

CH 22 SEARCH
END: MENU

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THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL
CLIMATES.

(1) Connect the aerial cable.
(2) Connect the mains lead.
(3) Press [VCR-ON/OFF] (1).
(4) Plug in Auto Tuning is completed.

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(4)

¢ On Screen Display

All broadcasting stations that can be received in the
area are automatically tuned and stored in memory.

• Do not turn off the VCR halfway. (See page 5.)

Controls and Components

ENGLISH

VCR

(1)
(2)

(3)

TV

CH

AV

123

456

VOL

TRACKING/V-LOCK

CH

789

CANCEL

PROG

MENU

0

INPUT SEL

TIMER

CHECK

AUDIO PROG PLAY

I-TIMER

NAVI

(4)

(5)
(6)
(7)

(8)

-/- -

(9)

(10)

(11)

JET REW

ENTER

PAUSE/SLOW

(12)

REPEAT RESET

(13)

(14)

INDEX

TIMER REC

REC MODE

STATUS/
NAVI CHECK

(15)

VCR Operation

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

To select the programme positions
(1-99).

• Example:

9

9:

-/- -

19:

To enter numbers for various settings.

(4) No function
(5) [CANCEL]
(6) [INPUT SEL]
(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) [TV CH]
(19) [VOL

N]

(20) [CH]/[TRACKING/V-LOCK]
(21) [PROG PLAY]
(22) [AUDIO]

This button does not operate on this
VCR.

(23) [I-TIMER]
(24) [CHECK]
(25) [NAVI]

1

9

(16)
(17)
(18)

(19)

(20)

(4)

(4)

(21)
(22)
(23)

(24)
(25)

(26)
(27)

(28)

(29)
(30)

(31)

(32)

(33)

(1)

/

I

(20) (34)

CH

(35) (36) (37) (14) (38) (8) (10)(27)

(35)

(39) (40) (41)

AC IN〜

VIDEO

AUDIO

)

OUT

IN(AV1

(43) (44) (45)

(26) [ENTER]
(27) [Fast Forward]
(28) [

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

(29) [PAUSE/SLOW]
(30) [REPEAT]
(31) [RESET]

To reset the tape counter (elapsed
time) to [0:00].

• The tape counter is automatically
reset to [0:00] when a video cassette
is inserted.

(32) [STATUS/ NAVI CHECK]
(33) [REC MODE]
(34) Cassette compartment
(35) VCR display

A: Current time (a: It flashes only

when the current time is displayed.)

B: Tape counter
C: OTR Recording
D: Remaining tape time

• When you turn off the main unit, VCR
display will be dimmed.

(36) Infra-red Remote Control Receiver

window

(37) [REC/OTR]
(38) [STOP/EJECT]
(39) AC Input socket
(40) VIDEO IN socket
(41) VIDEO OUT socket
(42) RF IN socket
(43) AUDIO IN socket
(44) AUDIO OUT socket
(45) RF OUT socket

REC/OTR

TIMER REC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

A

CLK

SPSP

CD

SPSP

a

B

SPSP

REMAIN

SPSP

(42)

IN

OUT

RF

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)
[TV CH] (18)

(2) [AV]

To switch desired AV input on the TV.

(18) [TV CH]

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

(19) [VOL

To adjust the volume of the TV.

Note:

• You cannot operate TV channels with

[Numeric] (3). When you want to
change the channel, press [TV CH]
(18) on TV operation part.

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Connections

Tuning the TV to Your VCR

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

(6)

AUDIO

)

OUT

IN(AV1

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(1) Aerial (Not supplied)
(2) TV Set (Not supplied)
(3) Aerial Connector
(4) RF IN socket (42)
(5) RF OUT socket (45)

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 to the right.)

(3)

AC IN〜

VIDEO

(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 (42)

AUDIO

)

OUT

IN(AV1

(9)

¢

(2)

(6) AC Input socket (39)
¢ To mains supply

3 pin mains plug is for Saudi
Arabia.

(2)

(4)

(5)
(6)

(8) RF OUT socket (45)
(9) VIDEO OUT (41)/

AUDIO OUT (44)

(10)AC Input socket (39)
¢ To mains supply

3 pin mains plug is for Saudi
Arabia.

(4)

IN

OUT

RF

(5)

(1)

(7)

IN

OUT

RF

(8)

The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable
on channel E21-E69.
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 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.)

• Set [RF SELECT] by pressing [21] (28) to select the
colour TV system used by the TV set to be connected.

BG: PAL B.G.H/SECAM B.G
I: PAL I
DK: PAL D/SECAM D.K.K1

AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.

CH 22 SEARCH

END: MENU

During Plug in Auto Tuning After Plug in Auto Tuning

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AUTO TUNING IS
COMPLETED.

RF SELECT [BG] I DK

END: MENU

RF SELECT:

2 Press [MENU] (9).

• If Auto Tuning stops halfway, refer to “To Restart Plug in
Auto Tuning”. (See page 5.)

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

RF SELECT [BG] I DK

END: MENU

RF SELECT:

2 Enter the desired channel number (E21-E69) by

[Numeric] (3) or [CH] (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 [CH] (20) to display [ss].

21

ss

(RF OFF)

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

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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.

Storing TV Broadcasts in Your 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.

Plug in Auto Tuning

When the VCR is turned on after connecting the aerial cable
and the mains lead, Auto Tuning starts.

AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.

CH 22 SEARCH

END: MENU

Auto tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to
UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned programme
position.

To Cancel Auto Tuning Mid-Operation:

Press [MENU]

(9)

during Auto Tuning.

If Auto Tuning stops halfway, follow the next procedures to
restart Plug in Auto Tuning.

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Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display

The VCR is tuned automatically by Plug in Auto Tuning.
However, 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.

2 Press [43] (28) to select

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

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

SELECT

: , ENTER

END

:MENU

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

SELECT

: , ENTER

END

:MENU

To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning

If Auto Tuning stops halfway by cancelling or playback;
1 Press [STOP/EJECT] (38) and remove the video

cassette.

2 Keep both [CH] (20) I and J on the VCR

simultaneously for 3 seconds or more during the VCR
on.

• The channel displayed on the VCR display disappears for
a moment then changes to 1.

3 Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.

4 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.

• Auto Tuning commences.

If Auto Tuning stops halfway by turning the VCR off or a
power failure,
Or if the VCR is turned on without the aerial connected
and all channels are skipped:

1 Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.

2 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.

• Auto Tuning commences.

pressed

3 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.

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

Channels that can be received

SYSTEM VHF UHF CATV

BGCCIR Standard

(B.G.H)

Hong Kong
Special

I

Administrative
Region of China,
UK (I)

E2-E12 E21-E69

s E21-E69 s

TUNER PRESET

CH 1
CLEAR
AUDIO SYSTEM [BG]
COLOUR SYSTEM [AUTO]
AUTO TUNE
SEARCH
FINE

SELECT:

AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.

CH 1

END: MENU

[OFF]

END :MENU

SEARCH

S01-S05

M1-M10

U1-U10

S21-S41

[3]

100

East Europe

D

(D.K.K1)

R1-R12 E21-E69

44-470

MHz

K

China (D) C1-C12 C13-C57 Z1-Z35

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.

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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]

the broadcasting system by pressing [

BG: PAL B.G.H/SECAM B.G
I: PAL I
DK: PAL D/SECAM D.K.K1

6 Press [43] (28) to select [COLOUR SYSTEM] then

select [AUTO] by pressing [21] (28).

• The VCR automatically distinguishes between PAL and
SECAM broadcasts.

• If the picture lacks of colour when [AUTO] is selected,
select [MESECAM] or [PAL].

7 Press [43] (28) to select [SEARCH] then press [21]

(28) to start the Manual Tuning.

(28)

to select [AUDIO SYSTEM] then select

21] (28)

.

Language Setting of the

On Screen Display

Select one of the 2 languages displayed: English and Arabic.

Preparations

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

• Turn on the VCR.

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

Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press [43] (28) to select

[LANGUAGE] then press [ENTER]
(26).

3 Press [43] (28) to select the

desired language.

4 Press [MENU] (9) twice to exit the

On Screen Display.

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

SELECT

: , ENTER

END

:MENU

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

SELECT

:

END

:MENU

SEARCH

CH 2

END: MENU

CH 2 SEARCH 74

END: MENU

• If the desired TV station has not been tuned, press [21]

(28) again.

• Press [MENU] (9) and repeat steps 3-7 for each

programme position you want to tune to a station.

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

Display.

Direct Tuning

Follow steps 1 to 4 of Manual Tuning Procedure.

5

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

6

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

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

5, 6

.

7

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

Fine Tuning Procedure

Follow steps 1 to 4 of Manual Tuning Procedure.

5

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.

6

Press [MENU] (9) to exit the On

CH 2 AFC: ENTER

FINE : END: MENU

Screen Display.

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.

Setting the Clock of Your VCR

In the event of a power failure, the clock will operate on its
back up system for a minimum of 3 years. After 3 years, clock
back up in the event of a power failure can only be
guaranteed for maximum of 1 hour.

Preparations

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

• Turn on the VCR.

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

Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press [43] (28) to select [CLOCK

SET] then press [ENTER] (26).

3 Set each item by pressing

[214] (28). Press [3] (28) to
return to the previous item.

At the set time (TIME) point:

• When [21] (28) is kept pressed,

the indication changes in 30-minute
steps.

4 Press [MENU] (9).

• The clock starts.

SPSP

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

SELECT
END

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

SELECT
END

CLOCK SET

YEAR
MONTH
DATE
TIME

SELECT:

START:MENU

CLK

: , ENTER
:MENU

: , ENTER
:MENU

2005

1
1 [SA]
0:00

6

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