Contents Video Cassette Recorder NV-SV121EB Operating Instructions Super VHS EJECT SUPER LP . 35x JET SEARCH TIMER REC REC 3D DNR CH PULL OPEN TBC ET S-VHSET VHS PAL 625 Before connecting the device, operating it or adjusting settings please read these operating instructions completely; especially the safety precautions on pages 2-3. Page Important Safety Warnings / CAUTION! 2-3 Care and Maintenance Panasonic Sales and Support Information 4 Included Accessories 5 Front Panel VCR / Rear Panel VCR 6-7 Remote control functions 8-9 Connecting with RF cable 10 VCR Auto Setup with RF cable Connecting with 21-pin Scart cable 12 VCR Auto Setup with 21-pin Scart cable Connecting to Satellite Receiver, Set Top Box 14 Connecting with S-Video cable 15 Connecting Audio Systems 16 Checking the Settings after Auto Setup 17 Removing Interference / Changing RF-output channel 18 Menu System 19 Playback 20 Tracking control 21 General convenient functions / Tape Care 22-23 Recording 24-33 S-VHS Recording / S-VHS Expansion Technology 24 S-VHS / VHS 25 Recording 26 Timer recording 27-28 Recording with INTELLIGENT TIMER 29 Recording with VIDEO Plus+ 30-31 Recording with external recording controls 32 Editing 33 Manual Functions 34-40 Manual Tuning 34 Changing the name of TV stations 35 Changing the order of TV stations or deleting a station 35 Creating a new station table 36 Shipping condition/factory defaults 36 Others Menu 37 Owner ID 38 Clock setting 39 AUDIO mode / NICAM sound system 40 Before requesting service 41 21-pin Scart Socket 42 Specifications 43 Index last page Important Safety Warnings ! The moulded three pin mains plug is supplied for your safety and convenience and must NOT be cut off. ! A 5 amp fuse is fitted in the mains plug. If the fuse has to be replaced, it must be of the same rating and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. To replace the fuse, open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver as shown and replace the fuse and the cover securely. 2 Fuse cover 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Fuse (5 ampere) ! To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service engineer only. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. ! Do not insert metal object into the slots or openings of the unit. ! This unit is not disconnected from a.c. mains while it remains connected to a live mains outlet, even if it has been turned off. ! The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. ! This unit is intended for use in moderate climates. Caution ! Avoid exposing the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources. ! Avoid sudden change in temperature or humidity, dew or condensation may form, causing malfunction. Dispose of batteries in accordance with the instructions given in this book. Place the unit on a flat, stable surface. Do not place heavy object on top of the unit. Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast materials may infringe copyright laws. This unit is designed for indoor use only. Do not use in area with strong magnetic fields, e.g. near transmitting antenna. 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. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 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. Care and Maintenance ! The cabinet can be wiped clean with a damp cloth, disconnect from mains before cleaning. Do not use detergent or solution containing benzol or petroleum. ! Video heads clogging can occur with use, when this happens picture and sound will become distorted during playback. Purchase a head cleaning tape or consult your dealer. Note that video head cleaning is not covered by the warranty. 3 Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre ! For UK customers: 08705 357357. ! For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333. ! Visit our website for product information www.panasonic.co.uk. ! E-mail: [email protected] Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ! ! ! ! ! ! 4 Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm (Excluding public holidays). Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. 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! Also available through our internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details. Included Accessories Included A VCR TV CH VOL AV TRACKING/V-LOCK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CH AV LINK EXT LINK INPUT SEL 0 ShowView AUDIO PROG /CHECK ccessories STATUS RESET/CANCEL PROG PLAY I-TIMER EXIT MENU AC Mains Lead RJA0044-3C Batteries for the Remote Control R6 size Remote control N2QAJB000089 Operating Instructions RQTD0086-B RF cable Quick Start Guide RQCAD0013 ENTER PAUSE/SLOW JET REW INDEX TIMER REC MODE OFF-TIMER REC A * Some functions may not be applicale to your VCR. VCR/TV N2QAJB000088 B K2KF2BA00001, VJA0728-A or K1TWACC00001 Guarantee Card Check that you have the accessories and items shown 5 Front Panel VCR 1 3 2 4 Super VHS EJECT VCR= Video Cassette Recorder Detailed information is available on the specified pages. SUPER LP . 35x JET SEARCH TIMER REC REC 3D DNR CH PULL OPEN TBC ET Page 5 6 Front AV (AV3) 1 S-VIDEO IN (AV3) VIDEO IN (AV3) AUDIO IN (AV3) 2 3 4 JET REW 7 8 9 10 11 Stand-by/on switch /I. CH 3D DNR EJECT Selects a channel. 3-Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction. 20 Ejects the cassette. 23 21 Activates the recording timer. 27 21 QUICK ERASE TIMER REC 5 REC 12 13 S-Video S-VIDEO OUT Video Audio VIDEO OUT R Starts recording. 26 Time Base Correction: Optimises picture quality. 22 21 8 Fast winding / JET SEARCH. 22 9 Stop button. 10 Starts playback. 20 11 Fast winding / JET SEARCH. 22 Fast rewind to the beginning of the tape. 22 6 7 L AUDIO OUT External equipment (e.g. Video movie camera) 12 13 6 TBC JET REW QUICK ERASE Erases a cassette. 23 21 Rear Panel VCR Rear Panel Connectors AV OUT VIDEO AC IN ~ L S VIDEO RF IN AV1 (TV) AV2 (DECODER/EXT) AUDIO R RF OUT AV2 ( 1 234 1 AC IN~ (Power supply) 2 S-VIDEO output 3 VIDEO output 4 AUDIO output 5 6 5 6 7 8 78 AV1 (21-pin Scart socket) AV2 (21-pin Scart socket) RF IN = Aerial input RF OUT = Aerial output L = AUDIO output left channel R = AUDIO output right channel 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 TV Controls VCR Some Panasonic television sets may be controlled with the remote control unit of this VCR. However, some of old Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using this remote control. Press to switch the TV from on to stand-by mode or vice versa. TV CH VOL AV TRACKING/V-LOCK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CH AV Selects the TV set´s AV port. CH TV Channel selector. EXT LINK INPUT SEL 0 VIDEO Plus+ AUDIO VOL PROG /CHECK VCR Playback Control Normal playback. INDEX JET REW 8 PROG PLAY I-TIMER EXIT MENU 20 Stop ends recording, playback, or winding. Eject: Press and hold for more than 3 seconds. PAUSE/SLOW STATUS RESET/CANCEL To adjust the volume of the TV. ENTER PAUSE/SLOW JET REW Fast forward/rewind when stopped, search forward or backwards during playback. 22 Stop a recording session. Still playback or Slow Playback. 20 Search beginning of a recording session. 22 Fast rewind to beginning of tape. 22 INDEX TIMER REC MODE OFF-TIMER REC A "Some functions may not be applicable to your VCR." VCR/TV N2QAJB000089 B VCR Standard Controls VCR MENU EXIT INPUT SEL RESET/CANCEL Stand-by/on switch 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. Displays the menu. 19 Quits a menu. 19 AUDIO Audio out settings. 40 Selecting or storing settings. ENTER Menu navigation buttons. Switches between AV inputs A1, A2 and Tuner. TRACKING/V-LOCK Channel select buttons. 21 CH RESET : Resets the counter to 0:00.00. CANCEL: Clears an entry you made. 23 Tracking control of VCR picture disturbance. A Delete highlighted station. 35 B Move highlighted station. 35 Select programme storage position or enter the VIDEO Plus+ number. E.g.: 18 = VIDEO Plus+ PROG /CHECK PROG PLAY I-TIMER OFF-TIMER 8 9 30 VCR Recording Controls Displays the VIDEO Plus+ menu. Displays the menu Timer recording. Plays back programmed recordings. Programming TV programmes broadcasted at the same time and on the same channel. Switches the VCR into stand-by mode after a preset period of time during recording, playback or stop mode. TIMER 30 27 28 REC MODE 29 22 REC EXT LINK STATUS 27 Activate the recording timer mode. Record. 26 Sets the tape speed (SP/LP/EP). 26 Activates the recording timer for externally controlled recording. 32 Press repeatedly to display the time, tape counter or tape remain. 26 9 Connecting with RF cable You can connect the VCR to your TV set by using a RF cable. 2 Aerial Follow the steps described below. RF IN (Aerial input) AC IN~ 1 Ensure TV Power is disconnected from AC Mains socket. VCR AV2 ( 2 Connect aerial to the RF IN (Aerial input) connector of the VCR. RF OUT (Aerial output) 4 AC mains lead 3 Connect the VCR´s RF OUT (supplied) RF cable (supplied) TV (Aerial output) to the TV set’s aerial in connector. 3 Aerial input 4 Connect VCR and TV set to the AC mains socket. 1 AC mains socket 4 10 AC mains lead VCR Auto Setup with RF cable (Automatic tuning) ! ! VCR Display ! - While Auto Setup is running the first digit of the VCR display will flash. 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). D 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 18 for removing the interference before restarting Auto Setup (page 36). Auto Setup Tuning EXIT Turn on your television set. With the Stand-by/on switch turn on the VCR. Automatic tuning for all available TV stations begins. Approximate duration is 5 minutes. After Automatic tuning has finished, press EXIT. The Owner ID screen will appear. : Ch 21 : exit 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. ENTER :select : exit : store EXIT Datumset Clock / Zeit MANUAL Time Date : 12 : 00 : 00 : 11. 6. 04 You can complete the Owner ID now or skip this step and do it later. To do it later, press the EXIT button. Your VCR is now ready to use. ! To set the Owner ID now, press the Numeric buttons or to enter a fourdigit 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. If the clock setting menu appears (Auto clock set was not possible due to a weak signal) Press to set the correct time and date. Press the ENTER button to finish this setting. D Mind that a wrong date or time will influence the programmed recording of TV programmes (don't forget to change summer time and winter time). ! ! 11 Connecting with 21-pin Scart cable (Fully wired) AV1 21-pin Scart socket 2 Aerial Follow the steps described below. RF IN (Aerial input) ACININ~ AC VCR 1 Ensure TV Power is disconnected from AC Mains socket. AV2 ( RF OUT (Aerial output) 3 RF cable (supplied) 2 Connect aerial to the RF IN (Aerial input) connector of the VCR. 3 Connect the VCR´s RF OUT 5 AC mains lead (Aerial output) to the TV set’s Aerial in connector. (supplied) 4 Connect the VCR’s AV1 socket TV Aerial input (21-pin Scart socket) to the TV set’s Scart In socket. 1 AC mains socket 5 Connect VCR and TV set to the AC mains socket. 4 21-pin Scart cable 5 AC mains lead 12 VCR Auto Setup with 21-pin Scart cable (Automatic tuning) VCR Display Auto Setup ! ! Tuning : Ch 21 ! EXIT : exit 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. ENTER :select : exit : store EXIT Datumset Clock / Zeit MANUAL Time Date Turn on your television set. With the Stand-by/on switch turn on the VCR. Automatic tuning for all available TV stations begins. Approximate duration is 5 minutes. After Automatic tuning has finished, press EXIT. The Owner ID screen will appear. : 12 : 00 : 00 : 11. 6. 04 You can complete the Owner ID now or skip this step and do it later. To do it later, press the EXIT button. 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. If the clock setting menu appears (Auto clock set was not possible due to a weak signal) Press to set the correct time and date. Press the ENTER button to finish this setting. D Mind that a wrong date or time will influence the programmed recording of TV programmes (don't forget to change summer time and winter time). ! ! D D If Auto Setup has previously been completed the VCR will not start Auto Setup automatically. In this case you can re-start Auto Setup again. See page 36. If you want to cancel Auto Setup before it has finished, press the EXIT button. You can restart Auto Setup again. See page 36. 13 Connecting to Satellite Receiver, Set Top Box You can connect a Set Top Box to receive digital broadcast by aerial (DVB-T) signals, a satellite receiver (digital/analogue) or a decoder to decrypt encrypted programmes. 1 Ensure TV Power, External unit Power and VCR Power are disconnected from AC Mains socket. Aerial 2 Connect a 21-pin scart cable (fully wired) to the AV2 21-pin scart socket on the VCR and to the 21-pin scart socket on the external unit. Connect a 21-pin scart cable (fully wired) to the AV1 21-pin scart socket on the VCR and to the 21-pin scart socket on the TV set. External unit 1 AC mains socket Follow the steps described below. 3 3 Connect aerial to the Aerial in connector of the 21-pin Scart socket 4 To AC Mains socket External unit. Connect the External unit´s Aerial out connector to the VCR’s RF IN (Aerial input). Connect the VCR´s RF OUT (Aerial output) to the TV set’s Aerial in connector. 21-pin Scart cable RF cable (supplied) 3 4 Connect the External unit, VCR and TV set to the AC mains supply. VCR 5 Switch on the TV set and VCR. 2 Set the VCR menu settings for AV2 according the connected External unit (See page 37). AV2 ( (AV2) 6 Switch on the External unit. Then follow page 13 1 AC mains socket for VCR Auto Setup with 21-pin Scart cable. 3 4 AC mains lead (supplied) 14 2 TV D [RGB] means separate Red/Green/Blue colour signals. If you connect a TV equipped with RGB input capability to the AV1 socket on this VCR, and a decoder equipped with RGB output capability to the AV2 socket, RGB signals will pass through the VCR to the TV when the VCR is 4 AC mains in stand-by mode. The RGB signals cannot be recorded or produced by this VCR. lead mains 1 AC socket Connecting with S-Video cable Audio Output sockets AC S-Video IN Output socket RF IN (Aerial input) 2 Aerial Aerial Input socket Audio Input sockets TV with S-Video Input socket ACININ~ AC AV2 ( 3 RF cable RF OUT (Aerial output) AC mains 1 socket (supplied) 4 Audio cables AC mains 1 socket AC mains lead 5 (supplied) 4 S-Video cable S-Video Input socket 5 AC mains lead Follow the steps described below. 1 Ensure TV Power and the VCR Power are disconnected from AC Mains socket. 2 Connect aerial to the RF IN (Aerial input) 3 connector of the VCR. Connect the VCR´s RF OUT (Aerial output) to the TV set’s Aerial in connector. 4 Connect the VCR’s S-VIDEO socket to the 5 TV set’s S-VIDEO socket. Connect the VCR’s AUDIO socket (L/R) to the TV set’s AUDIO IN socket. Connect VCR and TV set to the AC mains socket. Follow the steps for VCR Auto Setup on page 11. Connections and preparations for a TV with a S-Video socket This VCR uses the S-VHS format that makes it possible to obtain high resolution and high picture quality by using the high-performance S-VHS video cassette tapes. The conventional video sockets of VCRs output (input) a combination of the luminance signal (Y) and colour signal (C) which are recorded on the video tape. The new S (Separate)-Video Socket allows separate transmission of signals in order to obtain clearer pictures. The connection with the S-Video Cable can also be used for playing back a tape that was recorded in the conventional VHS system. The [S] in the [S-Video Socket] stands for [SEPARATED Y/C] not for [S-VHS]. 15 Connecting Audio Systems For details about the connection, also read the operating instructions of the Audio System. Be sure to keep the VCR, TV and Audio System disconnected from mains until you have finished all connections. Follow the steps described below. 1 Ensure Audio Systems Power, VCR Power and TV Power is disconnected from AC Mains socket. VCR 2 Connect an Audio cable (not AV2 ( supplied) to the Audio Output sockets on the VCR and to the Audio Input sockets on the Audio System. Audio Output sockets left = white (L) right = red (R). D Audio System Audio cable To AC Mains socket 3 2 16 To Audio Input sockets If you have a scart adapter cable you can also connect the video recorder's AV 21-pin scart socket to an Audio System. 3 Connect the Audio System, VCR and TV set to the AC mains mains supply. Checking the Settings after Auto Setup To confirm that the TV stations have been tuned correctly by Auto Setup MENU ! ! ! Menu Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others :select : exit ENTER D : access D EXIT Tuning Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID : select : return MENU ENTER EXIT : access : exit EXIT Press the MENU button to display the OSD Main menu on the TV screen. Press to select Tuning then press the ENTER button. 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. 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. Press the EXIT button to exit the On Screen Display. When the station names and/or channel numbers have not been set correctly, see page 34 for details. When no station has been found, confirm all connections of the VCR again and restart the Auto Setup. See page 36 for details. ! TV Reception Channels Tuning Pos 1 2 3 4 5 Name BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 Ch 22 23 24 25 26 Pos Name 6 7 ---8 ---9 ---10 - - - - Ch 30 --------- Example 17 Removing Interference / Changing RF-output channel 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. TV screen The picture with interference MENU ! Press the MENU button for more than 5 seconds. The RF output channel number is displayed on the VCR display. TRACKING/V-LOCK ! 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.) VCR Ch:28 On-Screen Display Test pattern indication VCR display CH Indication when the RF output channel is 28 (example) ENTER Retune your TV until you receive the Test pattern. It may be necessary to repeat steps 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. D 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 MENU for about 5 seconds. The preset channel will be displayed on the VCR-display. Press channel select buttons CH or 0 to invoke [- -]. Confirm with ENTER. VCR Ch:31 Test pattern indication ! ! 21 18 9 ! Indication after changing the RF output channel to 31 (example) The clear picture 8 ... 68 (RF OFF) Menu System Timer recording Pos Date 27 28 ------- ------------------- ------- / / / / / / ------- 1/3 PDC Start Stop --:---:---:---:---:---:-- --:---:---:---:---:---:-- - ------------- Tuning Menu Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others 17 ENTER ! Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID ! ! ! ! Press EXIT to leave the menu. ! 11 13 AUTO Time Date : 12 : 00 : 00 : 11. 6. 04 Others 37 Press MENU, the menu screen appears. With select the desired sub-menu. Press ENTER, the selected menu appears. With select the entry you would like to change, then confirm with ENTER. Make your changes following the menu steps. With MENU return to the previous menu. ! Datumset Clock / Zeit The cursor buttons on the remote control unit allow you to navigate through menus and change selected entries. Tape length AV2 AV2 IN AV1 OUT S-VHS playback OSD VCR display 1/2 : : : : : : : AUTO ( E-240) NORMAL VIDEO VIDEO AUTO 4:3 DIMMED 19 Playback Normal playback ! Turn on the VCR. ! Be sure the TV set is turned on and tuned to the video playback channel. ! Insert a video cassette. ! Press PLAY to start playback. ! Press STOP to end playback. Repeat playback ! The VCR repeats playback from beginning to the end of the recording. ! In stop or playback mode press PLAY for longer than 5 seconds. The symbol [R] appears on the VCR´s display. ! Press STOP to end playback. PAUSE/SLOW Still playback ! Press PAUSE/SLOW during playback. ! To exit still playback press PAUSE/SLOW again or PLAY . PAUSE/SLOW Slow playback During playback press PAUSE/SLOW for longer than 2 seconds. ! To return to normal playback press PLAY . Playback from power stand-by mode When inserting a cassette and pressing PLAY , the device will turn itself on and start playing back. ! 3D DNR Starting automatic playback When inserting a cassette with removed protection tab, playback will start automatically. ! To Ensure High Playback Picture Quality (3D DNR Function) The 3-Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction (3D DNR) function is activated if the indicator (on the TV screen) is [DNR ON]. Use the 3D DNR button to check the status or to activate the function. If you press this button once, the DNR indicator (on the TV screen) will display current status ([DNR ON] or [DNR OFF]). And if you press the button once again, the status will change ([DNR ON]/[DNR OFF]). D 20 ! We recommend that you leave this function activated for normal use of the VCR. However, when performing editing, press the 3D DNR button to turn this function off so that the [DNR OFF] indication appears on the TV screen, to ensure editing with optimal picture quality. 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, slow playback or still playback, follow the operations below. TRACKING/V-LOCK CH During normal or slow playback, press CH or until the noise bars disappear. ! If the noise bars appear during still playback, switch the VCR over to the slow playback mode and then adjust the tracking as explained above. 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. D D D D or pressed until the picture With certain TV models and tapes, it may not be possible to adjust the tracking perfectly. If you play back a cassette that was recorded on another unit of VCR, the picture quality may be inferior in the normal playback, slow 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. 21 General convenient functions Auto-Start When inserting a cassette the VCR will automatically switch on. Automatic rewinding When a cassette is played to the end, the VCR will automatically rewind it to the beginning of the tape. D This function is not available during programmed recording sessions. Search forward or backwards ! While playing back press or , the search begins. ! When pressing the button twice (JET SEARCH) the search speed increases. ! When holding the button down the search will run for the duration of the button being held. ! Press PLAY to end search. D The JET SEARCH function is not available in some cases (e.g. at the beginning or end of the tape). Fast winding forward or backwards ! In stop mode press or . Press STOP to end winding. JET REW JET REW For fast rewinding to the beginning of the tape. On a E180 cassette approx. 43 seconds. D Tape counter and tape remain display are unavailable during this function. 22 INDEX Quick search for a beginning of a recording While playing back or in stop-mode. ! INDEX tape winds forward / INDEX tape rewinds. ! Every time you press the button (max. 20 times) the ! VCR will find the start of the next recording. ! Playback will start automatically. ! Press STOP to exit the Search function. OFF-TIMER Time limited recording or playback During recording, playback or stop mode the device switches to stand-by after a preset period of time. Press the button repeatedly to increase this period from 30 to 60, 120, 180 or 240 minutes. The set time appears in the VCR’s display. ! Press OFF-TIMER Automatic stop function To protect the video heads the device will automatically quit the functions search backwards/forwards, quick search, still playback and slow playback after 5-10 minutes. Interference and motor noise are not a malfunction. TBC TBC, TIME BASE CORRECTION TBC offers undistorted and stable playback picture quality. ! Press the TBC button to activate / deactivate this function. The status will be displayed on the TV screen. Tape Care General convenient functions Tape Counter When inserting a video cassette the tape counter will automatically reset to [0:00.00]. ! The tape counter may also be reset to [0:00.00] by pressing the RESET/CANCEL button. EJECT Automatic shut down and removing cassettes If the VCR is switched into stand-by mode, the cassette may be removed by pressing the EJECT-button. Once done the VCR will switch back to stand-by mode. Playing back NTSC video cassettes You can play back NTSC video cassettes for viewing on a PAL system TV set. If there is any interference when playing back NTSC, try readjusting your TV set. Read the operating instructions of your TV set. You cannot record or copy video cassettes in NTSC format. QUICK ERASE QUICK ERASE To record on a cassette containing previous recordings without loss of quality, erase these recordings with the QUICK ERASE function. ! Press and hold the QUICK ERASE button for a few seconds. It takes approx. 30 minutes to erase an E-180 cassette. Some do’s and dont’s on tape care. DO: ! Use a good quality branded tape, such as Panasonic. ! Keep in the box supplied with the tape, or a video case, when not in use. ! 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. ! Take care to insert a tape correctly into the VCR to avoid damage. ! Take tape out of the VCR when not in use. DO NOT: ! Expose the tape to high humidity or temperature. ! Expose to liquid. ! Expose to dust particles by storing directly on a carpet for example. ! Use a damaged tape or attempt to repair it. ! Dismantle the cassette housing. ! 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. 23 Recording S-VHS Recording Recording functions S-VHS Recording 24 25 Recording Instant recording of the VCR - TV picture. Insert an S-VHS cassette and set the [S-VHS REC] to [ON], so that the SVHS indicator is lit (See page 37). Recording is performed in the S-VHS format. When a cassette that was recorded in the S-VHS format is played back on a VHS VCR without S-VHS quasi playback function, noisy playback picture will appear. 26 Timer recording Recording controlled by timer. 27 28 Recording with INTELLIGENT TIMER Repeating programmed recordings. S-VHS Expansion Technology 30 31 Recording with external recording controls Recording is controlled by an external device. Assemble Editing 24 If you want to make a recording in the VHS format in order to play it back on a VHS VCR, set the [S-VHS REC] to [OFF], so that the S-VHS indicator turns off (See page 37). 29 Recording with Video Plus+ Programming recordings using the Video Plus+ function. For recordings that you intend to play back on this VCR or another S-VHS VCR, we recommend that you record in the S-VHS format to take advantage of this system’s superior picture quality. Be sure to use a cassette bearing the S-VHS logo. 32 33 S-VHS ET stands for Super-VHS Expansion Technology. This function allows recording and playback in S-VHS picture quality on a normal VHS cassette. Recording in this format is only possible in the SP mode. If LP or EP mode is selected while setting up a timer recording, the S-VHS ET indicator turns off and S-VHS ET is cancelled. Insert a VHS cassette and set the [S-VHS ET REC] to [ON], so that the SVHS ET indicator is lit. Recording is performed in the S-VHS picture quality (See page 37). When a cassette that was recorded using S-VHS ET function is played back on a VHS VCR without S-VHS quasi playback function, noisy playback picture will appear. S-VHS / VHS Recording The following table lists the playback formats that are compatible with this VCR’s recording standard. Cassette Recording format Compatible Playback Equipment VHS (SP/LP/EP) VHS, S-VHS, VHS with SQPB*1 S-VHS ET (SP) S-VHS*2, VHS with SQPB VHS (SP/LP/EP) VHS, S-VHS, VHS with SQPB S-VHS (SP/LP/EP) S-VHS, VHS with SQPB VHS S-VHS *1 SQPB stands for S-VHS quasi playback. *2 Some models are not compatible. D D D D We recommend that you use cassettes other than type E300. If you want to record and playback with highest possible picture quality or store the cassettes for a long time, we recommend that you use S-VHS cassettes and record in the S-VHS format. If you record in the S-VHS ET format, the picture quality may not be very good with certain types of cassettes. To avoid negative surprises, we recommend that you make a trial recording and confirm that the quality of the recorded picture is satisfactory. To ensure optimum picture quality, we recommend the use of high-quality type cassettes. We recommend entering [S-VHS ET] into the cassette label on any cassette that you have recorded using the S-VHS ET function so that you will be able to distinguish such cassettes from VHS cassettes. 25 Recording REC Instant 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 intact. ! Select channel to record from. ! When recording from an external device, select from Scart inputs AV1, AV2. ! Press REC to start recording. ! Press STOP to stop recording. ! Press PAUSE/SLOW to pause recording. ! To protect the video heads this function will be terminated after approx. 5 minutes. ! REC MODE STATUS 26 Press PAUSE/SLOW again to resume recording. Tape speed Prior to starting the recording session, press REC MODE to set the tape speed. SP : normal recording time - optimal picture quality LP : double recording time - lower picture quality EP : triple recording time - lowest picture quality When playing back LP or EP recordings, interferences may occur when using certain types of cassettes (e.g. Type E-300). These are not indicative of a VCR malfuncion. ! Tape Remain counter The display of the VCR shows: Time - Counter - Tape Remain. ! Press STATUS until [RE] is displayed. Timer recording 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 The Timer recording 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. Do not forget to verify that there is enough tape left. The length of the recording must not exceed the tape left on the video cassette. 1/3 PDC Start Stop 10:30 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:30 - -: - ENTER EXIT 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:30 15:30 - -:- - SP SP SP SP SP SP ON ON ON ON ON --- PROG /CHECK ! ! ! ! ! : store : exit ! ! ! TIMER ! ! Press MENU, and confirm Timer recording with ENTER or press PROG/CHECK to display the Timer recording menu. Press ENTER to access timer programming. Select a station (e.g. BBC1). Press to set date, week or weekday with (e.g. 31/12). Press to set start- and stop-time with , (e.g. 10:30). Hold buttons down to change time in 30-minute steps. Press to select tape speed: A (Automatic), SP, LP, EP with . Press to set PDC ON/OFF with . Press ENTER to save timer programme. Repeat these steps for further recordings you may wish to programme. Press TIMER to activate the VCR´s timer mode. Make sure the symbol is displayed on the VCR display. To cancel 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 cancel the TIMER timer recording standby mode. ! Press TIMER button. The indication on the VCR display disappears. However, after you have finished using the VCR, remember to reactivate the timer recording standby mode. ! Press TIMER button again, otherwise the programmed timer recording will not take place. 27 Timer recording Checking the timer programme ! ! Press PROG/CHECK, the Timer recording menu appears. Press PROG/CHECK again or EXIT to quit the menu. Changing or cancelling a timer programme ! ! ! ! PROG /CHECK PROG /CHECK Press PROG/CHECK, the Timer recording menu appears. With select the entry you would like to edit, confirm with ENTER. Modify entries with and confirm with ENTER. Press RESET/CANCEL to delete a recording. PROG PLAY Playing back programmed recordings ! Press PROG PLAY. ! The device will rewind to the beginning of the 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. 28 Automatic SP/LP selection 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 programmes. D 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. ON : The station transmits PDC signals. You must set the timer to the time specified in the TV magazines. - - - : The station does not transmit PDC signals. Try to set the start and stop time such that the entire film can be recorded even if a programme begins or ends earlier or later than planned. Recording with INTELLIGENT TIMER INTELLIGENT TIMER Pos Date Start Stop 25/10/04 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 Timer recording Pos Date 1 1 ----- BBC1 BBC1 ------------- I-TIMER 1/3 Start Stop PDC I-TIMER 26/10 10:30 11:30 SP ON 26/10 18:30 19:30 SP OFF -- / ---:-- --:-- ---- / ---:-- --:-- - ---- / ---:-- --:-- - ---- / ---:-- --:-- - --- INTELLIGENT TIMER Pos The INTELLIGENT TIMER allows you to easily time the recording of programmes broadcasted by the same TV station at the same daytime at different days. To use the INTELLIGENT TIMER function, at least one recording session must be programmed in the Timer recording menu (page 27). This information will be copied into the INTELLIGENT TIMER menu. Upon completing the programmed recording session, such session information will be deleted from the Timer recording menu, but remain available in the INTELLIGENT TIMER menu. From there such information may be copied back to the Timer recording menu, thus allowing you to easily programme the recording session again with changed dates. The INTELLIGENT TIMER menu will contain information about the last 5 programmed recording sessions. Date Start Stop 25/10/04 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 Copying stored recording sessions ! Press I-TIMER. ! With or I-TIMER select recording session. ! Press TIMER to activate the VCR´s timer mode. Editing a programme ! Press I-TIMER. ! Press or I-TIMER to select a programme and confirm with ENTER. The Timer recording screen appears. ! With modify the desired data, and store changes with ENTER. ! Press TIMER to activate the VCR´s timer mode. Protecting I-TIMER programmes Once 5 entries are stored in INTELLIGENT TIMER menu, any new entry will overwrite the oldest stored programme. ! Press I-TIMER. ! With or I-TIMER select an entry. ! To protect the entry press . The symbol appears. ! To remove protection press . The symbol disappears. 29 Recording with VIDEO Plus+ Video Plus+ 8 3 5 4 2 - - - - Programming recordings with the VIDEO Plus+ function The VIDEO Plus+ code simplifies entering programme information to record TV and SAT programmes. The recording time may be slightly longer than the TV programme. VIDEO Plus+ ! ! ! 0 - 9 :enter : correct : access : exit ENTER EXIT Timer recording Pos 1 1 2 ---- Press VIDEO Plus+. Enter the VIDEO Plus+ number ( to correct entry). Confirm entry with ENTER. The Timer recording screen appears. Date BBC1 31/12 BBC1 31/12 BBC2 31/12 - - - - - -/ - - - - - - -/ - - - - - - -/ - - If you do not wish to edit the Timer recording data activate timer mode ! Press TIMER to activate the timer mode. The symbol appears on the VCR display. ! ! ! ! ! ! 1/3 Start Stop 10:30 11:30 12:30 - -: - - -: - - -: - - 11:30 12:30 13:30 - -: - - -: - - -: - - PDC SP ON SP ON SP OFF - --- --- --- TIMER ! ! To edit Timer recording data press ENTER. and use to set date. Select station Use to set the date, week or day of week and use to set the start time. Use to change the start time and use to set the stop time. Use to change the stop time and use to set the tape speed. Set the tape speed: A (Automatic), SP, LP, EP use to set PDC (for automatic setting and PDC recording see page 28). Press ENTER to confirm the settings. Press TIMER to activate the timer mode. Ensure that the video recorder symbol is displayed. To cancel the Timer recording Standby Mode see page 27. D VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 30 ! If the device fails to recognise the TV station automatically, the [ - - ] indication appears under the programme position (Pos). 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 31). The TV station must be entered manually with . The VCR will store this information so it will not have to be entered again. Recording with VIDEO Plus+ VIDEO Plus+ Codes for Satellite Receivers / Set Top Box This VCR is not designed to control (switch on or change channel) your satellite receiver or Set Top Box, however, it can be taught to recognise VIDEO Plus+ Codes for Satellite stations. The Satellite Receiver or Set Top 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/Set Top 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 the VCR will remember it whenever you use a VIDEO Plus+ Code for the station again. Video Plus+ 8 3 5 4 2 - - - - VIDEO Plus+ ! Timer recording 1/3 Date 10:30 11:30 SP - - - -/ - - - -: - - - -: - - - - - - -/ - - - -: - - - -: - - - - - - -/ - - - -: - - - -: - - - - - - -/ Invalid - - - -: entry - - - -: - - - - - - -/ - - - -: - - - -: - - - - - - Timer recording Pos Date 1 ------ AV2 ---------------- Start Stop PDC Pos ------- ------------------- ! ! ! ! 1/3 Start Stop 26/10 10:30 11:30 -- / ---:-- --:--- / ---:-- --:--- / ---:-- --:--- / ---:-- --:--- / ---:-- --:-- PDC ! SP ON - --- --- --- --- --- ! ! 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. Press EXIT when you have finished. 31 Recording with external recording controls Receiver Aerial TV VCR Others 2/2 S-VHS REC S-VHS ET REC EXT LINK MENU : select : return EXT LINK : ON : OFF : 2 ! ! EXIT : exit D EXT LINK 32 EXT LINK The AV2 input of this VCR is equipped for use with external equipment having external timer recording control such as digital satellite receivers. The AV2 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. ! Press MENU, the Menu screen appears. ! With select menu Others and confirm with ENTER. ! With select [EXT LINK] and turn to [2] or [1] . ! Press MENU to return to the Menu screen. 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 (e.g. Sky Digibox). EXT LINK 2: The VCR will start recording when AV2 input detects the video signal and stop recording when the video signal is switched off by the external unit. ! Press EXT LINK to activate the VCR´s recording stand-by mode. Make sure the VCR´s EL1 or EL2 display appears. As long as the satellite or digital receiver transmits the special recording signal (EL1), or a video picture is transmitted (EL2), the VCR will continue to record. The following screen will be shown EXT LINK recording in progress if you select [EXT LINK 2]: Press ENTER to hide this message. ENTER : yes EXT LINK :cancel Press EXT LINK to stop recording. Be sure that the timer programmes stored by your VCR do not overlap with 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. Quitting recording stand-by mode ! Press EXT LINK to quit recording stand-by mode. The EL1 or EL2 display disappears. You can now play back a cassette or make a manual recording. You must press EXT LINK again to reactivate the recording stand-by mode. Editing Assemble Editing Assemble editing is the process of copying scenes from an external source (e.g. video movie camera or another VCR) to this VCR. These scenes can be assembled in the order of your choice to create your own unique composition. TIMER REC REC ! PULL OPEN JET REW QUICK ERASE ! ! L S-Video R ! Video Audio D Video movie camera D Rear Panel VCR AV1 (TV) AV1 Connect the external source to this VCR with an audio/video cable or a 21-pin Scart cable, as shown in the illustration. Display the VCR picture on the TV. Insert the cassette on which you wish to record, and ensure that its erasure prevention tab is intact. Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the AV Input (external input) [A1], [A2] or [A3] depending on the socket(s) on the VCR to which the source unit has been connected. A1: When connected to the AV1 21-pin Scart socket A2: When connected to the AV2 21-pin Scart socket Make sure that AV2 is set to NORMAL. (See page 37.) A3: When connected to the Video and Audio Input socket on the front panel of the this VCR Use the Audio L connector for operations in the normal (monaural) mode. ! Press the PLAY ! button to start playback. At the point where you want to join a new scene, press the PAUSE/SLOW button to put this VCR in the still playback mode. ! Press the REC button to put this VCR in the recording pause mode. ! Start playback on the source unit and search for the point from which you want to record (copy) onto this VCR. ! When that point is reached, press the PAUSE/SLOW button of this VCR again to start recording the new picture and sound from the source playback unit. ! To record (copy) additional scenes, press the PAUSE/SLOW button to put this VCR in the recording pause mode and then perform above steps again. ! When you have finished recording, press the STOP AV2 (DECODER/EXT) AV2 Other VCR button. 33 Manual Functions 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 B: Pos Name Channel NICAM MENU Pos Name Ch : select : return ------------- move : access : exit ENTER EXIT : 7 : ---: ---: AUTO EXIT : exit 30 --------- ! ! ! ! ! Press MENU, the Menu screen appears. Select the Tuning menu by pressing and confirming with ENTER. Confirm [Manual] by pressing ENTER. With the buttons, select an open storage position. Press ENTER. ! Press to start Channel tuning, or Numeric buttons to enter the channel number. Wait until the desired station has been set. ! Press MENU to return to the Tuning screen. D 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. ! Options available for tuning the channels Pos Station position 35 Name Station name setting 35 Channel Channel setting 34 Automatic NICAM detection/Mono 40 NICAM 34 AUTO / OFF Manual Functions Changing the name of TV stations Tuning Pos 1 2 3 4 5 Name BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 Ch 22 23 24 25 26 : delete select MENU : return Pos Name Ch 6 30 7 ---- --8 ---- --9 ---- --10 - - - - - - - ! ! ! ! ! : move ENTER : access EXIT : exit A B ! Pos Name Channel NICAM MENU 1 : BBC1 : 22 : AUTO : ! ! ! ! : select : return EXIT ! : exit 1 2 3 4 5 BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 : delete move MENU : return A With select the name entry. The cursor will mark the first letter BBC1. With change that letter. With select the next letter BBC1. Press MENU. The new name will be stored in Tuning. Changing the order of TV stations or deleting a station Tuning Pos Name Press MENU, the Menu screen appears. With select the Tuning menu, confirm with ENTER. Confirm [Manual] with ENTER. With select the name entry. Press ENTER. Ch 22 23 24 25 26 B Pos Name Ch 6 7 8 9 10 ------------- : move : store : exit ENTER EXIT 30 --------- ! Press MENU, the Menu screen appears. With select the Tuning menu, confirm with ENTER. Confirm [Manual] with ENTER. Press B . An arrow to the left will mark the selected field. With move the station to any other desired location. Press ENTER. ! Press ! ! ! ! ! A to delete the station. 35 Manual Functions Creating a new station table Tuning Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID ! ! ! ! Press MENU, the Menu screen appears. With select the Tuning menu, confirm with ENTER. With select [Auto Setup], confirm with ENTER. Press ENTER to confirm. OK? ENTER : yes EXIT : no Auto Setup D D Tuning : Ch 1 Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID OK? EXIT : no Shipping condition resets the VCR back to the original factory settings except Owner ID information. 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). ! Press MENU, the Menu screen appears. ! With select the Tuning menu, confirm with ENTER. ! With select [Shipping condition] and confirm with ENTER. ! Press ENTER to confirm. ! 36 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 and on the main unit simultaneously for about 5 seconds. Shipping condition/factory defaults Tuning ENTER : yes The Auto Setup menu will be displayed. The Automatic Tuning will start. To re-tune the VCR, disconnect and reconnect the AC Mains lead. Manual Functions Tape length Others Menu AV2 Displaying the Others Menu ! Press MENU and select Others . ! Press ENTER. The Others menu appears. Others 1/2 Tape length AV2 AV2 IN AV1 OUT S-VHS playback OSD VCR display MENU ! : select : return : : : : : : : EXIT AUTO ( E-240) NORMAL VIDEO VIDEO AUTO 4:3 DIMMED Others VIDEO : Video signal via the 21-pin scart cable. S-VIDEO : S-Video signal via the 21-pin scart cable. S-VHS playback AUTO ON OFF : The VCR automatically detects the type of recording. : Plays back S-VHS format cassettes in the S-VHS format. : Plays back cassettes recorded in VHS format only. 4:3 : 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. OSD VCR display (only in stand-by mode) S-VHS REC S-VHS ET REC In SP mode only. MENU : select : return EXIT : exit WIDE OFF 2/2 : ON : OFF : 1 Selects the type of external unit connected to the VCR's AV2 21-pin scart socket. DECODER: If a decoder is connected. NORMAL : If another video recorder, satellite receiver or Set Top Box is connected. Allows you to record the S-Video signal of an external unit connected to the VCR's AV2 21-pin scart socket. VIDEO : If the unit does not support S-VIDEO. S-VIDEO : If the unit support S-VIDEO. To connect use a 21-pin scart cable. AV1 OUT : exit Press to display the 2nd screen. S-VHS REC S-VHS ET REC EXT LINK AV2 IN Sets the tape length of the cassette you use. AUTO ( E - 240), E - 195, E - 260, E - 300 EXT LINK DIMMED : The VCR's display is dimmed. ON : The VCR's display is on at normal brightness. In conjunction with the PAL TV system only. ON : For S-VHS format recordings on a S-VHS type cassette. OFF : For VHS format recordings on a S-VHS type cassette. In conjunction with the PAL TV system only. ON : Takes recordings at a higher picture quality on VHS-HG cassettes. OFF : Takes standard quality recordings. 1 : 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. 2 : The VCR will start recording when AV2 input detects the video signal and stop recording when the video signal is switched off by the external unit. 37 Manual Functions Tuning Owner ID Manual Auto Setup Shipping condition Owner ID ! ! ! ! Owner ID PIN number Name House No Postcode ! : 846* : ************** : *********** : *********** ! ! EJECT Owner ID Name House No Postcode 38 : MARWIN : BANKS : RG12 8FT 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. To display the Owner ID information on TV ! Keep EJECT pressed for more than 5 seconds. D The PIN number is not displayed. After 30 seconds, this menu automatically disappears. Manual Functions Menu ENTER : access EXIT Datumset Clock / Zeit MANUAL Time Date : 12 : 00 : 00 : 11. 6. 04 Datumset Clock / Zeit AUTO Time Date 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. 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. Timer recording Tuning Clock set Others :select : exit Clock setting : 12 : 00 : 00 : 11. 6. 04 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. ! 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 is possible to activate this function. ! Press EXIT to exit the On Screen Display. D D D D D 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. Don't forget to change summer time and winter time. 39 Manual Functions AUDIO Audio mode (L/R) At each press of the AUDIO button, the selected sound output is indicated with L (Left) and R (Right). Stereo playback : Display: LR Left audio channel playback : Display: L Right audio channel playback : Display: - R Playback of normal audio (Mono) sound : Display: - - NICAM sound system The NICAM System is a 2 channel digital sound broadcast system which in most instances provides high quality stereo sound. Broadcasters can also transmit two separate mono soundtracks on this system. AUTO: OFF: ! Tuning Pos Name 1 2 3 4 5 BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 Ch 7 4 2 12 13 Pos 6 7 8 9 10 Name ---------------- Ch ----------- ! ! ! ! ! 40 When you record a programme which is broadcast with NICAM sound, the NICAM sound is automatically recorded. If you want to record the normal (mono) sound on the Hi-Fi audio tracks during a NICAM broadcast, or if the stereo sound is distorted due to poor reception conditions. Press MENU, the Menu screen appears. With select the Tuning menu and confirm with ENTER. Confirm Manual with ENTER. With select the desired channel and confirm with ENTER. With select NICAM and switch to AUTO or OFF with . Press MENU to return to Tuning. Pos Name Channel NICAM : 1 : BBC1 : 7 : OFF Before requesting service Please contact our after sales service centre if you fail to remove problems by yourself (see Guarantee Information). 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. ! Please follow the instructions as given on the display. THE VCR DISPLAY IS NOT ILLUMINATED. The AC mains lead has become disconnected ! Connect mains lead securely. THE DISPLAY IS LIT, BUT THE VCR CANNOT BE OPERATED. The VCR is in timer recording mode. ! Press TIMER to cancel the mode. Safety devices are operating. ! Disconnect the mains, wait for 1 minute and reconnect. If problem persists, consult service engineer. VCR PICTURE DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE SCREEN. If connected via RF ! Check RF output channel and adjust if necessary. (See page 18.) If connected via SCART ! 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. ! Adjust the tracking. (See page 21.) The playback channel on the TV has not been tuned properly. ! Re-tune the TV. The video heads may be worn or clogged. ! Try to playback a new tape. THE PICTURE OF A RECORDED PROGRAMME IS DISTORTED OR MISSING. The aerial or connection is defective ! Check connections and reconnect as necessary. No programme was recorded because the VCR is not tuned correctly. ! Re-tune the VCR. Incorrect programme position was selected. ! Select correct channel. TIMER RECORDING DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. Time and date were not set correctly. ! Re-set correctly. The start or finish time was not set correctly. ! Re-set correctly. The VCR was not put into timer recording mode. ! Put VCR into timer recording mode. RECORDING FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE IS NOT POSSIBLE. The incorrect AV input was selected. ! Check which AV input is in use and select this on the VCR. The cables are not connected properly. ! Check connections and adjust as necessary. THE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. The remote signal cannot reach the VCR. ! Point the remote at the front of VCR and make sure that there are no objects in the way. The remote is too far from the VCR ! Move closer to the VCR or replace the batteries. The batteries have been inserted incorrectly. ! Insert the batteries correctly. 41 21-pin Scart Socket 21-pin Scart Socket 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 The 21-pin Scart socket transmits both input and output signals for picture and sound. TVs equipped with the same type of socket can be connected here. This type of socket is also called Peritel, Euro Connector and Euro AV. AV1 Scart Socket (NORMAL) 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 No connection 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 AV1 Scart Socket (S-VIDEO) 1 Audio output CH2 (R) 2 Audio input CH2 (R) 3 Audio output CH1 (L) 4 Audio ground 5 No connection 6 Audio input CH1 (L) 7 No connection 8 Switching voltage 9 No connection 10 Reserved 11 No connection 12 No connection 13 C Out ground 14 No connection 15 C Out 16 No connection 17 Y Out ground 18 Video input ground 19 Y Out 20 Video input 21 Ground AV2 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 Control signal 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 The Red, Green and Blue (RGB) video signals are looped through only from an external source unit, for example from a connected pay-TV decoder, i.e. they are not from tape playback. 42 Specifications NV-SV121EB Option Power supply Power consumption in operation Technical data 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 18W multifunctional remote control (VCR and Panasonic TV) / Controls VCR direct controls (main functions) Video and Audio heads (helical scanning system) 4 heads (Super Ferrite Head) / 2 heads Hi-Fi 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 TV system Video input and output level 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 (VHS (SP)), 400 lines (S-VHS/S-VHS ET (SP)) more than 43 dB (SP) more than 43 dB (SP, normal) more than 90 dB (Hi-Fi sound tracks) 80 Hz to 8 kHz (SP, normal) 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Hi-Fi sound tracks) Signal-to-noise ratio video (colour) Signal-to-noise ratio audio Dynamic range audio Audio frequency response Operating temperature / humidity 5°C to 40°C / 35-80% relative humidity Weight and Dimensions (approximate value) 3.5 kg / 430 (width) x 89 (height) x 276 mm (depth) D These specifications are subject to change without notice. List of TV Reception Channels UK VHF – UHF 21–68 43 Index Aerial cable Aerial input/output AUDIO AUDIO output Auto Setup AV1 AV2 Batteries Channel Clock Date Digital Receiver Dimmed Erasure protection External Devices EXT LINK Factory defaults INDEX INTELLIGENT TIMER Page 10,12,14 7 40 7,16 11,13,36 7 7,32,37 7 18,34 11,13,39 27,30 14,32 37 23 14,37 32,37 36 JET SEARCH JET REWIND Page 22 22 Manual Tuning Mono 34 40 NICAM NTSC 40 23 OFF TIMER 22 37 OSD Playback PDC PROG PLAY 8,20 28 28 Quick Erase 6,23 Recording Remain Remote Repeat Playback Satellite Receiver Scart Cable Shipping condition Slow playback Stereo Still playback S-VHS Tape length Tape speed Timer recording TRACKING/V-LOCK Tuning 37 26,27 27,28 9,21 34 VCR display VIDEO Plus+ 37 30,31 26,32 26 8,9 20 22 29 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F30A04-0 RQTD0086-B http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Page 14,32 12,14,32 36 20 16,40 20 24,37
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