Panasonic NV-MV22GN User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Video Cassette Recorder

Model No.

NV-MV22GN

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

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.

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.

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

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Controls and Components

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

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

¢

(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.)

(2)

(4)

IN

OUT

RF

(5)

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

(1)

Tuning the TV to Your VCR

The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable
on channel AU28-69 or NZ21-69.
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.

AC IN〜

VIDEO

(10)

AUDIO

¢

(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)

(3)

)

OUT

IN(AV1

(9)

(2)

(4)

(5)
(6)

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

AUDIO OUT (44)

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

Panasonic VCR

(7)

IN

OUT

RF

(8)

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

END: MENU

Example for Australia

Example for New Zealand

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].

For New Zealand For Australia

E-21 E-69 A-28 A-37 A-69

…

……

(Initial position)

ss

(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.

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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.

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).

3 Press [43] (28) to select

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

MENU
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION
TAPE REFRESH
NAVI MEMORY

SELECT
END

CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION
TAPE REFRESH
NAVI MEMORY

SELECT
END

CH 1
CLEAR

COUNTRY [NEW ZEALAND]

AUTO TUNE
SEARCH
FINE

SELECT:

0PROG.

: , ENTER
:MENU

MENU

0PROG.

: , ENTER
:MENU

TUNER PRESET

END : MENU

[OFF]

Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display
For Australia

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).

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.

3]

[

Channels that can be received

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

MENU
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION
TAPE REFRESH
NAVI MEMORY

SELECT
END

CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION
TAPE REFRESH
NAVI MEMORY

SELECT
END

CH 1
CLEAR

COUNTRY

AUTO TUNE
SEARCH
FINE

SELECT:

CH 1
CLEAR

COUNTRY

AUTO TUNE
SEARCH
FINE

SELECT:

CH 1

END : MENU

0PROG.

: , ENTER
:MENU

MENU

0PROG.

: , ENTER
:MENU

TUNER PRESET

[AUSTRALIA]

END : MENU

TUNER PRESET

[AUSTRALIA]

END : MENU

AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.

SEARCH

[OFF]

[OFF]

3]

[

3]

[

100

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

CH 1
CLEAR

COUNTRY

AUTO TUNE
SEARCH
FINE

SELECT:

TUNER PRESET

[NEW ZEALAND]

END : MENU

[OFF]

3]

[

disappears and programme
position 1 is selected.

AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.

SEARCH

CH 1

END : MENU

100

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

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.

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.

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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] (28) to select [SEARCH] then press [21]

(28) to start the Manual Tuning.

SEARCH

CH 2

END: MENU

CH 2 SEARCH 74

END: MENU

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.

MENU
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION
TAPE REFRESH
NAVI MEMORY

SELECT

: , ENTER

END

:MENU

0PROG.

• 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.

6 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.

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,

MENU
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION
TAPE REFRESH
NAVI MEMORY

SELECT
END

CLOCK SET

YEAR
MONTH
DATE
TIME

SELECT:

START: MENU

0PROG.

: , ENTER
:MENU

2005

1
1 [SA]
0:00

the indication changes in 30-minute
steps.

4 Press [MENU] (9).

• The clock starts.

SPSP

CLK

Time Reset Function

If the clock is less than 2 minutes slow or fast, it can easily be
reset to the proper time.

Example:

Resetting the clock to 12:00

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 When the current clock displays on the VCR is

between 11:58 and 12:01, press [MENU] (9) as soon as
you see the 12:00. This resets the time to 12:00.

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