Panasonic NV-MV40GL User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

Model No.

NV-MV40GL

Operating Instructions

Contents Page

Warning and Important Information 2

Controls and Components 3

Connections 5

Tuning the TV to Your VCR 6

Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR 7

Setting the Clock of Your VCR 8

Settings Using the On Screen Display 9

Option Setting 10

Playback 11

Recording 12

Timer Recording 15

Search Functions 18

Before Requesting Service 20

Specifications 22

VQT0B30

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

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.

• Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the polarity
(+ and -) correctly aligned.

• 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.

Cautions before you operate this VCR

Avoid:

• Humidity and dust.

• Covering the ventilation holes with soft materials such as
cloth or paper.

• 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 the
standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is
still connected to the mains.

2

Í/I

(1)

(8) (5)

(38) (29) (39) (40) (32) (19)

(44) (43) (42) (24) (25) (26) (41) (45) (47) (46)

(48) (49) (50) (51)

(54) (53) (52)

(9)

Í

OSD

REPEAT

VOLUME

PROG PLAY

PICTURE MODE

REC

VCR

DATE

GUIDE

CANCEL

DISPLAY

RESET

AUDIO

SPEED

++–+

–

ON OFF

TV

AV

+

–

MENU

OK

PROG / CHECK

TIMER

NAVI

INDEX

123

7809

4

5

6

1 2 3 4

INPUT SELECT

JET REW

–

CH

TRACKING/V-LOCK

CH

+

–

VCR

TV

MENU

123 4

JET REW

OK

AC IN ~

TAPE REFRESH PICTURE MODE

PROGPROG TIMER

GUIDE CHECK

PLAY

VIDEO

AUDIO

Controls and Components

2

2

IN (AV1) OUT

REC/OTR

JET REW

EJECT

RF

//

CH

STOP PLAY

2

IN

2

OUT

TIMER REC

(36)

(35)
(34)

(1)

(2)

(33)

(32)

(31)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)
(11)

(12)

(13)
(14)

(15)

(30)

(29)

(28)

(27)

(26)

(25)

(24)

(23)

(22)

(21)

(20)

(19)

(18)

(17)

(16)

(37)

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VCR Operation

• Set [VCR/TV] switch (22) to [VCR].
(1) [VCR-ON/OFF]
(2) [Numeric]

To select the programme positions (1-99).

19:

9

9:

1

9

• Example:

To enter numbers for various settings.

(3) [AV]
(4) [NAVI]
(5) [PROG PLAY]
(6) No function
(7) [MENU]
(8) [Rewind]
(9) [Stop]
(10) [ON]
(11) [CH]
(12) [DATE]
(13) [GUIDE]
(14) [PROG/CHECK]
(15) [CANCEL]
(16) [DISPLAY]
(17) [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.

(18) [AUDIO]

This button does not operate on this VCR.

(19) [TIMER (REC)]
(20) [SPEED]
(21) [OFF]
(22) [VCR/TV] switch
(23) [OK]
(24) [Fast Forward]
(25) [Play]
(26) [JET REW]
(27) [REC]
(28) [Pause/Slow]
(29) [PICTURE MODE]
(30) [INDEX]
(31) [VOLUME]
(32) [Channel]/[TRACKING/V-LOCK]
(33) [INPUT SELECT]
(34) [REPEAT]
(35) [OSD]
(36) Infra-red transmitter
(37) [Cursor]

(38) [TAPE REFRESH]
(39) Cassette compartment
(40) [EJECT]
(41) [REC/OTR]
(42) VCR display
(43) Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window
(44) [TIMER CHECK]
(45) [PROG GUIDE]
(46) AUDIO IN socket (AV 2)
(47) VIDEO IN socket (AV 2)
(48) AC Input socket
(49) VIDEO IN socket (AV 1)
(50) VIDEO OUT socket
(51) RF IN socket
(52) RF OUT socket
(53) AUDIO OUT socket
(54) AUDIO IN socket (AV 1)

TV Operation using the remote control

• Set [VCR/TV] switch (22) to [TV].
You can use [TV-ON/OFF] (1)*1, [Numeric] (2)*2, [AV] (3)*3,

[VOLUME] (31)
for your TV operation.
(See page 5.)

*1

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
turn the TV on with one of the following buttons:
[Numeric] (2)
[AV] (3)
[Channel] (32)

*2

To select the programme positions (1-99) on the TV.

*3

To select desired AV input on the TV.

*4

To adjust the volume of the TV.

*5

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

*4

and [Channel] (32)*5 on the remote control

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Setting the Remote Control to Operate

(1) Aerial (Not supplied)
(2) TV Set (Not supplied)
(3) Aerial Connector
(4) RF IN socket (51)
(5) RF OUT socket (52)

(6) AC Input socket (48)
¢ To mains supply

VIDEO

2

2

IN

OUT

AC IN ~

RF

2

2

IN (AV1) OUT

AUDIO

(10)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(5)

(9)

(8)

(7)

(1)

(2)

¢

(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 (51)

(8) RF OUT socket (52)
(9) VIDEO OUT (50)/

AUDIO OUT (53)

(10)AC Input socket (48)
¢ To mains supply

Your TV

You can operate the TVs of the manufacturers listed below
with the remote control after setting it.

This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of some
manufacturers using the supplied remote control.

Preparation

• Set [VCR/TV] switch (22) to [TV].

Operations
1 Find the manufacturer number of your TV while

referring to the following table.

2 While holding down [TV-ON/OFF] (1) on the remote

control, use [Numeric] (2) to enter the manufacturer
number. This completes the settings for the TV
manufacturer.

• Be sure to enter the number in two digits.

Example: 1 ) 01

3 To confirm the correct settings were made, check

whether the TV can be operated properly.

• When a manufacturer has multipled numbers in the
following table, try entering other numbers if the TV
operations cannot be performed properly, and then select
the optimal number.

Notes:

• If you are using a Panasonic TV, this setting has already
been made, and so you do not need to perform the above
setting procedure. However, this remote control may not
work with some Panasonic TVs.

• Some TV models cannot be operated using this remote
control (including all TVs non-remote compatible).

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 ~

2

VIDEO

2

(6)

AUDIO

IN (AV1) OUT

¢

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 6.)

(2)

(4)

2

IN

2

OUT

RF

(5)

List of TVs Compatible with the VCR Remote Control

[Brand] [Code]

Panasonic/National 01-04

SONY 05

TOSHIBA 06

JVC 07

HITACHI 08

MITSUBISHI 09, 10

SHARP 11

PHILIPS, SAMSUNG 12

NEC 13

SANYO 14

GOLDSTAR/LG 15, 16

SAMSUNG 17,18

SANYO 19

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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.
It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same
way that you watch TV broadcasts.
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.

Preparation

• Turn on the TV and the VCR.

Operations
1 Hold down [MENU] (7) 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 on the right appears on
the screen. (Please refer to the
TV manufacturers operating
instructions regarding tuning.)

3 Press [MENU] (7).

Panasonic VCR

END: MENU

To Change the RF output Channel

In some rare cases after tuning the TV to your VCR,
interference may be visible on the picture. To get rid of this
interference, you can manually adjust the RF output channel a
few channels up and down from the current setting. The
procedure is described below.

Operations
1 Hold down [MENU] (7) for 5 seconds or more.

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

Panasonic VCR

END: MENU

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

by [Numeric] (2) or [Channel] (32).

• Ensure that [VCR/TV] switch (22) is set to [VCR].

• 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] (32) to display [ss].

For New Zealand For Australia

21E

…

69E

……

28 37

(Initial position)

69

ss

(RF OFF)

• It is also possible to select by pressing [Numeric] (2)

2 8

Example:

28:

3 Press [MENU] (7) 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

CH 1
CLEAR [OFF]
COUNTRY [AUSTRALIA]
AUTO TUNE
SEARCH [3]
FINE

END :MENU

SELECT:

TUNER PRESET

CH 1
CLEAR [OFF]
COUNTRY [NEW ZEALAND]
AUTO TUNE
SEARCH

[3]

FINE

END :MENU

SELECT:

TUNER PRESET

CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION

SELECT
END

: , OK
:MENU

MENU

CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION

SELECT
END

: ,OK
:MENU

MENU

CH 1
CLEAR [OFF]
COUNTRY [NEW ZEALAND]
AUTO TUNE
SEARCH [3]
FINE

END :MENU

SELECT:

TUNER PRESET

CH 1

SEARCH

END: MENU

100

µ

AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.

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

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

MENU

SELECT
END

: , OK
:MENU

CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION

CH 1
CLEAR

[OFF]

COUNTRY [AUSTRALIA]
AUTO TUNE
SEARCH [3]
FINE

END :MENU

SELECT:

TUNER PRESET

CH 1

SEARCH

END: MENU

100

AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.

MENU

SELECT
END

: , OK
:MENU

CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION

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
A1 or A2.

• Set [VCR/TV] switch (22) to [VCR].

Operations
1 Press [MENU] (7) to display

the Main menu on the TV
screen.

2 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) to

select [TUNER PRESET] then
press [OK] (23).

3 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) to

select [COUNTRY] then press
[Cursor] (37) (21) to select
[NEW ZEALAND].

4 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) to

select [AUTO TUNE] then press
[Cursor] (37) (21) to start the
Auto Tuning.

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

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
A1 or A2.

• Set [VCR/TV] switch (22) to [VCR].

Operations
1 Press [MENU] (7) to display

the Main menu on the TV
screen.

2 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) to

select [TUNER PRESET] then
press [OK] (23).

3 Confirm that [COUNTRY] is set

to [AUSTRALIA].

4 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) to

select [AUTO TUNE] then press
[Cursor] (37) (21) 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

VHF UHF CATV

Australia 0-12 28-69 45-470MHz

New Zealand 1-11 21-69 45-470MHz

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 five or more minutes to complete its
search.

• If the VCR is not correctly tuned by Auto Tuning, follow the
procedure on page 8.

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Manual Tuning Procedure

M1Y

2005

D 1H:M

0:00

CLOCK SET

START:MENU

SELECT:

MENU

SELECT
END

: , OK
:MENU

CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION

MENU

SELECT
END

: , OK
:MENU

CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION

1 Press [MENU] (7) to display the Main menu on the TV

screen.

2 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) to select [TUNER PRESET]

then press [OK] (23).

3 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) to select [CH] then select the

channel number you want to tune by pressing [Cursor]
(37) (21).

4 Confirm that [CLEAR] is set to [OFF].

5 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) to select [SEARCH] then

press [Cursor] (37) (21) to start the Manual Tuning.

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

[Cursor] (37) (21) again.

• Press [MENU] (7) and repeat steps 3-5 for each

programme position you want to tune to a station.

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.

•Example:

Date; 16 October, 2005
Time; 20:15

Operations
1 Press [MENU] (7) to display

the Main menu on the TV
screen.

SEARCH

CH 2

END: MENU

CH 2 SEARCH 74

END: MENU

6 Press [MENU] (7) three times to exit the On Screen

Display.

Direct Tuning

Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure.

4 Confirm that [CLEAR] is set to [OFF].

5 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) select [SEARCH].

6 Press [Numeric] (2) to enter the number of the desired

programme position.

• For other channels that require tuning, repeat steps 3-6.

7 Press [MENU] (7) twice to exit the On Screen Display.

Fine Tuning Procedure

Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure.

4 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) to select [FINE] then press

[Cursor] (37) (21) to obtain the best tuning condition.

• Press [OK] (23) to return the tuning to its former state.

CH 2 AFC: OK

FINE : END: MENU

5 Press [MENU] (7) to exit the On Screen Display.

Blanking of Unused Programme Positions

Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure.

4 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) to select [CLEAR] then

press [Cursor] (37) (21) 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] (7) twice to exit the On Screen Display.

2 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) to

select [CLOCK SET] then press
[OK] (23).

3 Set each item by pressing

[Cursor] (37) (341). Press
[Cursor] (37) (2) to return to
the previous item.

At the set time (H:M) point:

• When it is kept pressed, the
indication changes in 30 minute
steps.

• There is no need to press
[Cursor] (37) (1).

4 Press [MENU] (7).

• The clock starts.

Time Reset Function

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

Example:

Resetting the clock to 12:00.00

1 Press [MENU] (7) to display the Main menu on the TV

screen.

2 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) to select [CLOCK SET] then

press [OK] (23).

3 When the current clock displays on the VCR is

between 11:58.00 and 12:01.59, press [MENU] (7) as
soon as you hear the 12:00.00 signal. This resets the
time to 12:00.00.

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