Contents Video Cassette Recorder NV-MV20EB/EBL (Model suffix: 'EB' for UK model, 'EBL' for Ireland model) Operating Instructions EJECT 60SEC. JET REWIND EXTERNAL LINK CH INTELLIGENT TIMER TIMER REC PROG PLAY NV-MV20 QUICK ERASE EXT LINK TIMER CHECK REC PDC Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. page CAUTION 2-4 Check List / [email protected] 5 Front Panel 6 Rear Panel / Inserting batteries 7 Remote control functions 8-9 Connections without Scart cable 10-11 with Scart cables and Satellite Receiver 12-13 with Scart cables 14-15 AUTO SETUP 16-17 Checking the Settings for Auto Setup 18 Removing Interference / Changing RF -channel 19 Menu System / Menu Overview 20-21 Playback / SQPB / NTSC playback 22 Tracking control 23 Recording 24 External recording control 25 Timer recording 26-28 INTELLIGENT TIMER 29 VIDEO Plus+ 30-32 Others Menu 33 Manual setup Manual Tuning 34 Changing the name of TV stations 35 Changing the order of TV stations / deleting a station 36 RestartAuto Setup 37 Shipping condition / restoring factory defaults 37 Owner ID 38 Clock setting 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 water or some other liquid is spilled into the VCR, serious damage could occur. 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. 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. 2 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. 3 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 1 2. Replace the fuse and attach the fuse cover. 2 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. 4 Check List Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control N2QAKB000044 RF cable K2KF2BA00001, VJA0728-A or K1TWACC00001 Batteries for the Remote Control R6 size AC Mains lead RJA0044-3C Quick Start Guide RQCAD0007 Operating Instructions RQTD0079-B 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 5 Front Panel 1 3 2 4 5 6 EJECT 60SEC. JET REWIND EXTERNAL LINK CH INTELLIGENT TIMER TIMER REC PROG PLAY NV-MV20 QUICK ERASE TIMER CHECK EXT LINK REC PDC 7 8 1 2 INTELLIGENT TIMER 3 PROG PLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 Stand-by/on switch EJECT CH TIMER REC QUICK ERASE 9 10 11 12 13 /I Defines timer programmes. Plays back programmed recordings. Ejects the cassette. Selects a channel. Activates the recording timer. Erases a cassette. EXT LINK Activates the recording timer for externally controlled recording. TIMER CHECK REC Displays the timer programme for verification. Record button 11 Fast winding / JET SEARCH 12 Stop button 13 Playback button Rear Panel IN/ ENT AC IN~ SECTEUR~ RF/ ANT AV1 (TV) OUT/ SORTIE 1 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 AC Input socket (Power supply) AV1 21-pin Scart socket RF IN socket (Aerial input) RF OUT socket (Aerial 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 in the batteries the right way round (+and -). Dispose of batteries, packaging material and the unit according to statutory regulations. They must not be thrown into the household refuse. 7 Remote control functions Stand-by/on switch /I 1 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 Some Panasonic TV sets accept control signals from the VCR's remote control unit. In the table, the TV buttons are marked with TV, the VCR buttons with VCR. VCR TV Activates the recording timer for externally controlled recording. VCR Changes the screen format. TV P. 25 EXT LINK TV ASPECT 1 TV/TEXT TRACKING/V-LOCK CH VOLUME TV/TEXT Toggles between TV reception and video text reception. INPUT SELECT Control menu ENTER 2 INDEX PROG PLAY AUDIO OSD menu selection buttons. ENTER: Selects or saves a setting. VCR Displays the menu. VCR Quits a menu. VCR 2 MENU VIDEO Plus+ REC Playback functions Fast winding / Forward and backward search ! Goes from Stop into Fast Forward or Fast Rewind mode. ! JET SEARCH during playback (See page 22) Press Stop to stop recording, playing back or winding. To eject a cassette: Press button for more than 3 seconds. Still Playback 8 4 ENTER VCR / TV switch EXIT Playback 3 TV CH VCR PROG./CHECK I-TIMER VCR VCR VCR PDC SP/LP/EP TIMER OFF TIMER OSD/DISPLAY RESET/CANCEL 5 3 4 VIDEO Plus+ Selects a programme memory location and inputs the VIDEO Plus+ number. Example: 18= VCR TV PROG PLAY REC Selects the TV set's AV port. TRACKING/V-LOCK CH TV INPUT SELECT Channel selector Tracking control of disturbed VCR image. Volume control. VCR TV AUDIO TV Displays the VIDEO Plus+ menu. VCR Plays back programmed recordings. VCR Record VCR Toggles between AV input and TV station. VCR Finds the start of a recording. VCR P. 30 P. 27 P. 24 P. 41 This button has no function. 5 CH CH PROG/CHECK PDC SP/LP/EP TV : Selects the AV input and navigates in the menu. VCR: Menu entries. Displays the Timer recording menu. OFF TIMER TV VCR VCR P. 26 Controls the beginning and end of a recording session by a special signal. VCR Sets the tape speed. VCR I-TIMER TIMER Recalls last 5 timer programmes VCR Activates the recording timer. VCR P. 29 P. 26 OSD/DISPLAY Press the button repeatedly to display the time, VCR P. 24 tape counter or remaining tape. RESET/CANCEL RESET : Resets the counter to 0:00.00. CANCEL: Clears an entry you made. P. 28 P. 24 Switches the unit into stand-by mode after the VCR set time of recording, playback or in Stop mode. P. 42 VCR P. 42 9 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.) Aerial Input socket Satellite Receiver 1 Aerial 4 Aerial Output socket To AC Mains socket TV 2 RF cable RF Input socket VCR Aerial Input socket 3 AC Input socket 4 RF Output socket 3 4 10 AC Mains lead (supplied) RF cable (supplied) Must be connected to watch TV channels. To AC Mains socket Follow the step-by-step guide below. 1 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. Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver IN ENT 2 RF ANT OUT SORTIE IN ENT 3 RF ANT Connect the aerial from Satellite Receiver to the RF Input socket. Connect the RF output socket to the TV aerial socket. VCR VCR TV OUT SORTIE Notes: 4 Plug the TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver into the mains. 5 Switch ON your Satellite Receiver; to ensure reliable tuning 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). 11 Connections with Scart cables and Satellite Receiver (fully-wired) RF Input socket RF Output socket AV1 21-pin Scart socket AC Input socket 1 Aerial VCR AC Mains lead 5 (supplied) RF cable 2 (supplied) Necessary for Connecting a Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver 5 To AC Mains socket 3 21-pin Scart socket (VCR) Aerial Input socket TV 21-pin Scart socket (TV) 4 Direct Connection Satellite Receiver to TV AV1 socket 12 5 To AC Mains socket Follow the step-by-step guide below. IN ENT RF ANT 1 Connect the aerial to the RF Input socket of the VCR. 2 Connect the RF cable from the RF Output socket of the VCR to the TV aerial input socket. 3 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. VCR OUT SORTIE IN ENT RF ANT VCR TV OUT SORTIE VCR AV1( TV) 4 Connect the TV scart socket of your Satellite Receiver to the AV1 scart socket of your TV. If you are not connecting a Satellite Receiver, skip this step. 5 Plug the TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver into the mains. Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver TV 13 Connections with Scart cables (fully-wired) RF Input socket RF Output socket AV1 21-pin Scart socket AC Input socket 1 Aerial VCR AC Mains lead 4 (supplied) cable 2 RF (supplied) Aerial Input socket TV 3 Necessary for TV AV1 socket 14 4 To AC Mains socket Follow the step-by-step guide below. IN ENT RF ANT 1 Connect the aerial to the RF Input socket of the VCR. 2 Connect the RF cable from the RF Output socket of the VCR to the TV aerial input socket. 3 Connect the AV1 21-pin scart socket to the TV scart socket. If your TV does not have a scart socket or you do not have a scart cable, skip this step. 4 Plug the TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver into the mains. VCR OUT SORTIE IN ENT RF ANT VCR TV OUT SORTIE AV1( TV) VCR TV 15 AUTO SETUP ! Set the VCR/TV switch to VCR. Turn on the TV, ! then press the VCR-Stand-by/ON button to switch on the VCR. The VCR will now start Auto Setup. ! VCR TV - While Auto Setup is running the first digit of the VCR display will flash. VCR Display Auto Setup Tuning : Ch 21 On-Screen Display 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 Owner ID PIN number Name House No Postcode : **** : ************** : *********** : *********** You now have the opportunity to enter your details and help the police crack crime see instruction book. :select : exit ENTER : store EXIT On-Screen Display 16 You can complete the Owner ID now or skip this step and do it later. To do it later, press the EXIT button again. Your VCR is now ready to use. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! To set the Owner ID now, press the Numeric 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 ENTER 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 EXIT button to leave the Owner ID screen. You will now see the TV picture. Your VCR is now ready to use. Datumset Clock / Zeit If the clock setting menu appears MANUAL (Auto clock set was not possible due to a weak signal) Time Date ! Press to set the correct time and date. ! Press the ENTER button to finish this setting. : 12 : 00 : 00 : 11. 6. 03 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 EXIT 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 The reception channels are different from UK and Ireland. Example of UK model Example of Ireland model Tuning Pos 1 2 3 4 5 Name BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 List of TV Reception Channels Tuning Ch 22 23 24 25 26 Pos Name 6 7 ---8 ---9 ---10 - - - - Ch 30 --------- Pos 1 2 3 4 5 Name RTE1 NET2 TNG BBC1 BBC2 Ch 2 4 6 22 23 Pos Name 6 ITV 7 CH4 8 CH5 9 ---10 - - - - Ch 24 25 26 ----- UK Ireland VHF – A–J UHF 21–68 21–69 CATV – 104–470MHz Channel Listing may differ from the examples shown left, depending on signal reception condition. 17 Checking the Settings for Auto Setup To confirm that the TV stations have been tuned correctly by Auto Setup MENU ! Press the MENU button to display the OSD Main menu on the TV screen. ! Press ! Press to select Manual then press the ENTER button to display the list of 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 EXIT button to exit the On Screen Display. On Screen Display Menu Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others :select : exit ENTER : access EXIT Tuning Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID : select : return MENU 18 ENTER EXIT : access : exit to select Tuning then press the ENTER button. 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 TV screen The picture with interference VCR Ch:28 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 remove the interference. VCR TV ! Set the VCR/TV switch to VCR. ! Press the MENU button for more than 5 seconds. The RF output channel number is displayed on the VCR display. ! Press the Numeric buttons or use the Channel (CH) button 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.) MENU On-Screen Display Test pattern indication VCR display Indication when the RF output channel is 28 (example) CH ! Indication after changing the RF output channel to 31 (example) VCR Ch:31 Test pattern indication TRACKING/V-LOCK ! 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 ENTER to finish this setting. Note: -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. -Press the 0 button or Channel button to display [- -], if using a 21-pin Scart cable. 21 The clear picture ... 68 (RF OFF) 19 Menu System Timer recording Pos Date ------- ------------------- ------- / / / / / / ------- 1/3 Start Stop --:---:---:---:---:---:-- --:---:---:---:---:---:-- PDC - Page 27 ------------- Tuning Menu Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others Page 34 Page 37 Page 37 Page 38 Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID Datumset Clock / Zeit Page 39 AUTO Time Date : 12 : 00 : 00 : 11. 6. 03 Others Tape length SQPB OSD VCR display EXT LINK 20 : : : : : AUTO( E-240) AUTO 4:3 DIMMED 1 Page 33 Menu Overview The cursor keys of the remote control unit menus and to change settings. Menu Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others ! ! ! :select : exit ENTER allow you to move between Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Select an entry by pressing . Press ENTER to access the selected sub-menu. : access EXIT Tuning Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID The selected sub-menu is displayed. ! ! Select the item you wish to edit . Press ENTER to access. Make the changes as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions. Press MENU to return to the previous menu. ! Press EXIT to quit the menu. ! ! : select : return MENU ENTER EXIT : access : exit 21 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 . , Cue or review playback continues for as or • If you press and hold down the long as you keep the button pressed. 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 Press or . to stop playback. 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. 22 Tracking control 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. Playback picture containing noise bars 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. TRACKING/V-LOCK CH During normal playback, press CH or until the bars noise disappear. To return to Auto Tracking: Press CH 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 CH button becomes stable. or pressed until the picture 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. 23 Recording 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. REC ! ! ! SP SP OSD /DISPLAY SP/LP/EP Select a channel to record from. Select the AV channel if you are recording via the 21-pin scart cable. Press REC 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: Tape Remain Counter / Indicator The display of the VCR shows: time - counter - tape remain. The start of a cassette is indicated as -----. ! Press OSD/DISPLAY until 'RE' is displayed. ! Prior to starting the recording session, press SP/LP/EP to set the tape speed. SP : normal recording time - optimal picture quality LP : double recording time - simple picture quality EP : triple recording time - reduced picture quality 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. 24 External recording control Aerial VCR TV 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. Satellite Receiver External recording control ! ! Others Tape length SQPB OSD VCR display EXT LINK MENU : select : return : : : : : EXIT AUTO( E-240) AUTO 4:3 DIMMED 2 : exit ! ! EXT LINK ! Press MENU and select Others Press ENTER Select EXT LINK 2 or 1 Press MENU to return to the Menu screen. Press the EXT LINK 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: ! ! EXT LINK recording in progress. ENTER : yes EXT LINK :cancel Press ENTER to hide the message. Press the EXT LINK button to stop recording. 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. 25 Timer recording PROG/CHECK Timer recording Pos 1 2 3 4 5 -- Date BBC1 31/12 BBC2 31/12 ITV 31/12 CH4 31/12 CH5 31/12 - - - - - -/ - :select : delete CANCEL ! Press MENU, select Timer recording and press ENTER; or press PROG/CHECK to display the Timer recording menu. ! Press ENTER Use the cursor keys or CH to make the next entries. ! Select a station , or press CH (example BBC1) ! Set the date, week or day of week , or press DATE (example 31/12) ! Enter the recording start time: , or press ON (example 10:30) ! Enter the recording stop time: , or press OFF (example 11:30) Keep the buttons pressed to change the time in 30-minute steps. 1/3 Start Stop 10:30 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:30 - -: - ENTER EXIT 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:30 15:30 - -:- - PDC SP SP SP SP SP SP The recording timer allows you to programme the recording time of TV programmes up to 1 month in advance. Use the on-screen menu to programme a maximum of 16 recordings. ON ON ON ON ON --- : store : exit TIMER ! Set the tape speed: A (Automatic), SP, LP, EP ! Press ! Press ENTER to save the timer programme. ! Repeat these steps for further recordings you may wish to programme. Press TIMER to activate the VCR´s Timer stand-by mode Ensure that the video recorder symbol is displayed. ! , or the PDC button to change the PDC setting (ON/OFF) . 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. 26 Timer recording TIMER TIMER CHECK PROG/CHECK Quitting the timer mode ! Press TIMER; the video recorder symbol turns off. You can now play back a cassette or make a manual recording. Press TIMER again to reactivate the timer programme you entered previously. Displays the timer programmes for verification. (button on the unit only) ! Repeatedly press TIMER CHECK to view the details of the timer programmes on the VCR's display. Checking the timer programme ! ! Press PROG/CHECK; the Timer Recording menu will appear. Press PROG/CHECK again or EXIT to quit the menu. Changing or cancelling a timer programme ! ! ! ! ! ! PROG PLAY Press PROG/CHECK to display the Timer Recording menu. Press to select the entry you wish to edit. Press ENTER Use to change the entries. Press ENTER Press RESET/CANCEL to cancel the timer programme. 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. 27 Timer recording Automatic SP/LP selection Note: 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. PDC 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. 28 INTELLIGENT TIMER INTELLIGENT TIMER Pos Date 25/10/03 Start Stop PDC 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 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 ! I-TIMER : select ENTER : edit : CANCEL : delete Timer recording Pos Date 1 1 ----- TIMER : store unlock : lock EXIT : exit ! ! 1/3 Start Stop PDC BBC1 26/10 10:30 11:30 SP ON BBC1 26/10 18:30 19:30 SP OFF ----- / ---:-- --:-- ------ -- / ---:-- --:-- - ------ -- / ---:-- --:-- - ------ -- / ---:-- --:-- - --ENTER : store :select CANCEL : delete EXIT : exit Press I-TIMER. Press or I-TIMER to select a programme. Press TIMER to activate the timer mode. Editing a programme ! ! ! ! ! ! Press I-TIMER. Press or I-TIMER to select a programme. Press ENTER to display the Timer recording screen. Use to change any of the data. Press ENTER to store a change. Press TIMER to activate the timer mode. 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. 29 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. Video Plus+ 8 3 5 4 2 - - - ! VIDEO Plus+ ! 0 - 9 :enter : correct : access : exit ENTER EXIT ! Press the VIDEO Plus+ button. Press the Numeric button to enter the VIDEO Plus+ code (press to correct any mistakes) Press ENTER The Timer recording screen is displayed. ! Set the tape speed: A (Automatic), SP, LP, EP (for automatic setting see page 28) Timer recording Pos 1 1 2 ---- Date BBC1 31/12 BBC1 31/12 BBC2 31/12 - - - - - -/ - - - - - - -/ - - - - - - -/ - - 1/3 Start Stop 10:30 11:30 12:30 - -: - - -: - - -: - - 11:30 12:30 13:30 - -: - - -: - - -: - - PDC SP ON SP ON SP OFF - --- --- --- If you do not wish to edit the Timer recording data. ! Press TIMER to activate the timer mode. Ensure that the video recorder symbol is displayed. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 30 , To edit Timer recording data press ENTER Use , to select a station or press CH Use , to set the date, week or day of week or press DATE Use , to change the start time or press ON Use , to change the stop time or press OFF See page 28 for PDC recording Press ENTER Press TIMER to activate the timer mode. Ensure that the video recorder symbol is displayed. TIMER VIDEO Plus+ If [- -] appears under Pos after entering a VIDEO Plus+ Code (Number) Timer recording 1/3 Pos Date Start Stop ------- - -/ - - -/ - - -/ - - -/ - - -/ - - 10:30 - -: - - -: - - -: - - -: - - -: - - ------------------- PDC 11:30 SP - - - -: - - - - - - -: - - - - - - -: - - - - - - -: - - - - - - -: - - - - - - [- -] indication 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 CH 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 TIMER REC button so that 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 TIMER REC button again, otherwise the programmed timer recording will not take place. VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 31 VIDEO Plus+ 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. Video Plus+ 8 3 5 4 2 - - - - Timer recording Date ------- 10:30 11:30 SP - - - -/ - - - -: - - - -: - - - - - - -/ - - - -: - - - -: - - - - - - -/ - - - -: - - - -: - - - - - - -/ Invalid - - - -: entry - - - -: - - - - - - -/ - - - -: - - - -: - - - - - - ------------------- Timer recording Pos Date AV AV -- ----- ----- ----- ----- ---- 32 1/3 Pos Start Stop PDC 1/3 Start Stop 26/10 10:30 11:30 -- / ---:-- --:--- / ---:-- --:--- / ---:-- --:--- / ---:-- --:--- / ---:-- --:-- Press the VIDEO Plus+ button. ! Enter a VIDEO Plus+ Code from a Satellite TV Guide for a satellite channel, e.g. Sky 1 using the Numeric buttons. Press to correct any mistakes. ! Press the ENTER button. [- -] will appear instead of a channel number/AV input. ! Press the CH button to select the channel or AV input that is to be used for recording from the satellite channel. ! Press the ENTER button to memorise the setting. The VCR will now 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. PDC SP ON - --- --- --- --- --- VIDEO Plus+ ! ! ! Press EXIT when you have finished. Others Menu Others Tape length SQPB OSD VCR display EXT LINK : : : : : AUTO( E-240) AUTO 4:3 DIMMED 1 Tape length MENU : select : return EXIT Sets the tape length of the cassette you use. AUTO ( E - 240), E - 195, E - 260, E - 300 : exit SQPB AUTO : The VCR automatically detects the type of recording. ON : Plays back S-VHS format cassettes in quasi S-VHS format. OFF : Plays back cassettes recorded in VHS format only. 4:3 OSD WIDE OFF VCR display DIMMED : The VCR's display is dimmed. ON : The VCR's display is on at normal brightness. (only in stand-by mode) 1 EXT LINK : 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 2 : 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. 33 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. Manual Tuning Tuning Pos Name 1 2 3 4 5 Ch BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 A: delete select MENU : return 6 7 8 9 10 22 23 24 25 26 ------------- : select : return move ENTER : access EXIT : exit 30 --------- ! ! ! ! ! Press MENU and select Tuning Press ENTER Select Manual and press ENTER Select a free line down the list: Press ENTER B: Pos Name Channel MENU Pos Name Ch : 7 : ---: --- : EXIT ! ! Press to start Channel tuning, or the Numeric buttons to enter the channel number. Wait until the desired station has been set. Press MENU to return to the Tuning screen. : exit 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. 34 Manual setup Changing the name of TV stations Tuning Pos 1 2 3 4 5 A: ! Name BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 delete select MENU : return Ch 22 23 24 25 26 Pos Name Ch 6 30 7 ---- --8 ---- --9 ---- --10 - - - - - - - ! ! ! ! Press Menu and select Tuning Press ENTER Select Manual and press ENTER Select a TV station Press ENTER B: move ENTER : access EXIT : exit ! Pos Name Channel : select MENU : return : 1 : BBC1 : 7 ! ! ! EXIT : exit Select the Name entry . The cursor will mark the first letter BBC1. Change that letter Next letter , BBC1 Press MENU The new name will be stored in the station table. 35 Manual setup Tuning Pos Name 1 2 3 4 5 A: BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 delete move MENU : return Ch 22 23 24 25 26 B: Pos Name Ch 6 7 8 9 10 ------------- ! ! Press ENTER Select Manual and press ENTER Press Green button (Date+), an arrow at the left edge indicates which field has been selected. You can now move the station to any other location . Press ENTER ! Press Red button (CH ! ! ! move : store : exit ENTER EXIT CH CH 36 30 --------- Changing the order of TV stations or deleting a station ! Press MENU and select Tuning ) to delete the station. Manual setup Restart Auto Setup Tuning ! Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID ! ! ! OK? ENTER : yes The Auto Setup menu will be displayed. The Tuning will start automatically. EXIT : no Note: Auto Setup Tuning Press MENU and select Tuning Press ENTER Select Auto Setup and press ENTER Press ENTER : Ch 1 - 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 simultaneously for about 5 seconds. and on the main unit 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). Tuning ! Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID ! ! ! OK? ENTER : yes EXIT : no Note: Press MENU and select Tuning Press ENTER Select Shipping condition and press ENTER Press ENTER - To re-tune the VCR, disconnect and reconnect the AC Mains lead. 37 Owner ID Tuning To change the Owner ID ! ! ! ! Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID Press MENU and select Tuning Press ENTER. Select Owner ID and press ENTER. Use the Numeric buttons or to enter the current PIN number. - After entering the correct PIN number, you can change the Name, House No and Postcode. ! Press ENTER to conclude the setting. ! Use , the Numeric buttons and ENTER to select and change the desired information. ! Press EXIT to exit the On Screen Display. Owner ID PIN number Name House No Postcode : 846* : ************** : *********** : *********** EJECT Owner ID Name House No Postcode Notes: 38 To display the Owner ID information ! : MARWIN : BANKS : RG12 8FT Keep EJECT pressed for more than 5 seconds. - The PIN number is not displayed. - After 30 seconds, this menu automatically disappears. Clock setting On Screen Display. To manually adjust the clock ! Press MENU and select Clock set . ! Press ENTER. ! Confirm that Clock set is set to MANUAL, and press ENTER. ! Use or Numeric buttons to set the Date and Time. ! Press ENTER to conclude the settings. ! Press EXIT to exit the On Screen Display. Menu Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others :select : exit ENTER 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. : access Datumset Clock / Zeit 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. MANUAL ! EXIT Time Date : 12 : 00 : 00 : 11. 6. 03 ! ! ! Datumset Clock / Zeit AUTO Time Date : 12 : 00 : 00 : 11. 6. 03 ! Press MENU and select Clock set . Press ENTER. Use to set AUTO. Press ENTER to conclude the setting. 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 EXIT to exit the On Screen Display. Notes: - 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. 39 TV control Setting the Remote Control to operate your TV ! Set the VCR/TV 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. TV-Stand-by/on 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. Numeric (0-9) To select desired programme position. AV To select desired AV input on the TV. CH Channel selector Teletext 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. VOLUME To adjust the volume of the TV. TV/TEXT To switch between normal TV mode and teletext mode. TV ASPECT To switch the screen format between the wide-screen and other aspects. TRACKING/V-LOCK CH CH TV/TEXT TV ASPECT 40 Advanced functions Repeat Playback The video recorder repeats playback from beginning to end of a recording. SP ! In Stop or Playback mode, press the Playback button for longer than 5 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. R ! Finding the start of a recording Quickly finds the start of a recording during playback or in Stop mode. ! Rewind Fast Forward / 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. 41 Advanced functions Limiting the recording and playback time OFF TIMER SP Switches the unit into stand-by mode after the set time of recording, playback or in Stop mode. ! Press OFF TIMER 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 RESET/CANCEL QUICK ERASE Note: 42 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 RESET button on the remote control. Erasing a cassette Press and hold for a few seconds the QUICK ERASE 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. 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 Play button. VCR-off Playback When the VCR is off, and you press the Play 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 EJECT button. The VCR will eject the cassette and automatically turn itself off again. To eject the Video Cassette using the Remote Control Keep the Stop button pressed for more than 3 seconds. 43 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 Play, 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. THE DISPLAY IS LIT, BUT THE VCR CANNOT BE OPERATED. The VCR is in timer recording mode. Safety devices are operating. VCR PICTURE DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE SCREEN. If connected via RF 44 Please follow the instructions as given on the display. Connect mains lead securely. Press TIMER REC to cancel the mode. Disconnect the mains, wait for 1 minute and reconnect. If problem persists, consult service engineer. If connected via SCART Check RF output channel and adjust if necessary. (See page 19 for details.) 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. The playback channel on the TV has not been tuned properly. The video heads may be worn or clogged. Adjust the tracking. (See page 23.) Re-tune the TV. Consult service engineer. Before requesting service THE PICTURE OF A RECORDED PROGRAMME IS DISTORTED OR MISSING. The aerial or connection is defective. No programme was recorded because the VCR is not tuned correctly. Incorrect programme position was selected. Check connections and reconnect as necessary. Re-tune the VCR. Select correct channel. TIMER RECORDING DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. Time and date were not set correctly. The start or finish time was not set correctly. The VCR was not put into timer recording mode. Re-set correctly. Re-set correctly. Put VCR into timer recording mode. RECORDING FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE IS NOT POSSIBLE. The incorrect AV input was selected. The cables are not connected properly. Check which AV input is in use and select this on the VCR. Check connections and adjust as necessary. THE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. The remote signal cannot reach the VCR. The remote is too far from the VCR. The batteries have been inserted incorrectly. The wrong remote control mode has been selected. Point the remote at the front of VCR and make sure that there are no objects in the way. Move closer to the VCR or replace the batteries. Insert the batteries correctly. Switch over to VCR. 45 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. 46 Specifications NV-MV20EB/EBL Power supply Power consumption in operation 21-pin Scart Socket 1 3 5 7 9 Controls 11 13 15 17 19 21 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 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 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 16W multifunctional remote control (VCR and Panasonic TV) / VCR direct controls (main functions) Video heads (helical scanning system) 2 heads (Super Ferrite Head) Tape speed SP: 23.39 mm/s, LP: 11.7 mm/s Record and playback time (E240 cassette) SP: 240 min, LP: 480 min Fast forward or fast rewind time (E180 cassette) approx. 60 s RF modulated output PAL I 625 lines 1.0 V peak-to-peak, 75 Ohm, terminated UHF channel (21-68), 75 Ohm Audio Input level Audio Output level -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 Audio frequency response more than 43 dB (SP) 80 Hz to 8 kHz (SP, normal) Operating temperature / humidity 5°C to 40°C / 35-80% relative humidity Weight and Dimensions (approximate value) 3.5 kg / 430 (width) x 87 (height) x 282 mm (depth) TV system Video input and output level D These specifications are subject to change without notice. 47 Index Aerial input/output Page 7 Auto Setup AV 16,37 7,25 Batteries Channel Clock Date Digital Receiver Dimmed Erasure protection EXT LINK Factory defaults INDEX INTELLIGENT TIMER 7 17,19,34 17,39 26,30 25 33 46 25,33 37 9,41 29 JET SEARCH Page 22 Manual Tuning 34 NTSC 22 OFF TIMER OSD Playback 9,42 33 PDC PROG PLAY 8,22 9,28 27 Quick Erase 6,42 Recording Remain Remote Repeat Playback RF cable 24,25 24 8,9,40 41 10,12,14 Satellite Receiver Scart Cable Shipping condition SQPB Still playback S-VHS Tape length Tape speed Teletext TIMER CHECK Timer recording TRACKING/V-LOCK Tuning TV Aspect TV control Page 10,12,25 12,14,25 37 22,33 22 22,33 33 24,26 40 6,27 26 9,23 34 8,40 40 VCR display VIDEO plus+ 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. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F06C03-0 RQTD0079-B http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ 33 30
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