Panasonic NV-MV21EB User manual

Before connecting the device, operating it or adjusting settings please read these
operating instructions completely; especially the safety precautions on pages 2-3.
Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
NV-MV21EB/EBL
(Model suffix: 'EB' for UK model, 'EBL' for Ireland model)
Contents Page
2
Included Accessories 4
FrontPanelVCR 5
Rear Panel VCR 5
Remote control functions 6-7
Connecting with RF cable 8
VCR Auto Setup with RF cable
Connecting with 21-pin Scart cable 10
VCR Auto Setup with 21-pin Scart cable
Connecting to Satellite Receiver, Set Top Box 12
CheckingtheSettingsafterAutoSetup 13
RemovingInterference /Changing RF-outputchannel 14
Menu System 15
Playback 16
Tracking control 17
General convenient functions / Tape Care 18-19
Recording 20-26
Instant recording 20
Timer recording 21-22
Recording with INTELLIGENT TIMER 23
Recording with VIDEO Plus+ 24-25
Recording with external recording controls 26
Manual Functions 27-32
Manual Tuning 27
Changing the name of TV stations 28
Changing the order of TV stations or deleting a station 28
Creating a new station table 29
Shipping condition/factory defaults 29
Others Menu 30
Owner ID 31
Clock setting 32
Before requesting service 33
Specifications 35
Index last page
Important Safety Warnings
CAUTION! 3
Care and Maintenance
Panasonic Sales and Support Information 34
CH

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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 prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service engineer only.
!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.
1.Open the fuse
cover with a
screwdriver.
Fuse cover
Fuse
(5 ampere)
2.Replace the
fuse and close
or attach the
fuse cover.
To replace the fuse, open the fuse
compartment with a screwdriver as
shown and replace the fuse and the
cover securely.
!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.
!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.

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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.
!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.
!Place the unit on a flat, stable surface. Do not place heavy object on top of the unit.
!Do not use in area with strong magnetic fields, e.g. near transmitting antenna.
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.
!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.

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Included Accessories
Check that you have
the accessories and
items shown
Quick Start Guide
RQCAD0015
AC Mains Lead
RJA0044-3C
RF cable
Batteries for the
Remote Control
R6 size
Operating Instructions
RQTD0104-B
Guarantee Card
A
ccessories
Included
Remote control
N2QAJB000089 K2KF2BA00001, VJA0728-A
or K1TWACC00001
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.
AV
ENTER
TV
CH
VCR
INPUT SEL
VIDEO Plus+ AUDIO
RESET/CANCEL
REC MODE
OFF-TIMER
PROG PLAY
I-TIMER
MENU EXIT
JET REW
CH
EXT LINK
STATUS
AB
RECTIMER
INDEX
VOL
TRACKING/V-LOCK
N2QAJB000089
123
456
789
0
PROG
/CHECK
PAUSE/SLOW
VCR/TV
"Some functions may not be
applicable to your VCR."

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Rear Panel VCR
AC IN~(Power supply)
1
2
1
AV (21-pin Scart socket)
RF IN = Aerial input
RF OUT = Aerial output
3
4
AV (TV)
AC IN~
RF IN
RF OUT
1
2
Rear Panel Connectors
34
QUICK ERASE
EJECT
CH
REC
Front Panel VCR
JET REW
TIMER REC
Fast winding / JET SEARCH
Erases a cassette.
Ejects the cassette.
Fast rewind to the
beginning of the tape.
Stand-by/on switch /I
VCR= Video Cassette Recorder
Page
Detailed information
is available on the
specified pages.
CH
1 2 34
5
67 8 9 10 11
Fast winding / JET SEARCH
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Starts recording.
Starts playback.
Stop button
Activates the recording timer
Selects a channel
21
18
19
21
21
20
19
21
18
21
16
21
18

6
16
JET REW
INDEX
AV
CH
Remote control functions
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.
Search beginning of a recording session.
Normal playback
Fast forward/rewind when stopped,
search forward or backwards during playback.
Stop ends recording, playback, or winding.
Eject: Press and hold for more than 3 seconds.
Stop a recording session.
Still playback.
To adjust the volume of the TV.
VCR Playback Control
TV Controls
Press to switch the TV from on to stand-by mode or vice versa.
Fast rewind to beginning of tape.
TV Channel selector.
Selects the TV set´s AV port.
VOL
AV
ENTER
TV
CH
VCR
INPUT SEL
VIDEO Plus+ AUDIO
RESET/CANCEL
REC MODE
OFF-TIMER
PROG PLAY
I-TIMER
MENU EXIT
JET REW
CH
EXT LINK
STATUS
AB
RECTIMER
INDEX
VOL
TRACKING/V-LOCK
N2QAJB000089
123
456
789
0
PROG
/CHECK
PAUSE/SLOW
VCR/TV
"Some functions may not be
applicable to your VCR."
PAUSE/SLOW
18
16
18
18

7
21
20
24
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.
24
REC
8 9
RESET/CANCEL
OFF-TIMER
EXIT
MENU
AUDIO
EXT LINK
VCR
I-TIMER
Displays the menu.
VCR Recording Controls
This button has no function.
Sets the tape speed (SP/LP/EP).
Record
Activate the recording timer mode.
Quits a menu.
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. Press repeatedly to display the time,
tape counter or tape remain.
Displays the VIDEO Plus+ menu
Menu navigation buttons.
Selecting or storing settings.
VCR Standard Controls
Select programme storage position
or enter the VIDEO Plus+ number.
E.g.: 18 =
Channel select buttons.
Tracking control of VCR picture disturbance.
Activates the recording timer for
externally controlled recording.
Displays the menu Timer recording.
Switches between AV input and TV station.
Plays back programmed recordings.
RESET : Resets the counter to 0:00.00.
CANCEL: Clears an entry you made.
INPUT SEL
PROG PLAY
REC MODE
TIMER
STATUS
CH
TRACKING/V-LOCK
PROG
/CHECK
VIDEO Plus+
15
19
17
28
A
B
Delete highlighted station.
Move highlighted station.
ENTER
15
28
22
22
23
18
20
26
20

8
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
Aerial
RF IN
(Aerial input)
RF OUT
(Aerial output)
Aerial input
RF cable
VCR
AC IN~
TV
AC mains lead
AC mains lead
Connecting with RF cable
Connect aerial to the RF IN
(Aerial input) connector of the VCR.
Connect the VCR´s RF OUT
(Aerial output) to the TV
set’s aerial in connector.
Connect VCR and TV set to the
AC mains socket.
Follow the steps described below.
Ensure TV Power is disconnected
from AC Mains socket.
You can connect the VCR to your TV
set by using a RF cable.
1
(supplied)
(supplied)
AC mains socket
1

9
VCR Auto Setup with RF cable (Automatic tuning)
!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.
- 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).
VCR Display
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.
Owner ID
PIN number : ****
Name : **************
House No : ***********
Postcode : ***********
:select : store
: exit
ENTER
EXIT
You now have the opportunity
to enter your details and
help the police crack crime
see instruction book.
Owner ID
Datum / ZeitClock set
Time : 12 : 00 : 00
Date : 11. 6. 04
MANUAL !Press to set the correct time and date.
!Press the ENTER button to finish this setting.
If the clock setting menu appears
(Auto clock set was not possible due to a weak signal)
DMind that a wrong date or time will influence the programmed recording of TV
programmes (don't forget to change summer time and winter time).
DIn 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 14 for removing the interference before
restarting Auto Setup (page 29).
Auto Setup
: exit
EXIT
Tuning : Ch 21

10
5AC mains lead
Connecting with 21-pin Scart cable (Fully wired)
Connect the VCR’s AV socket
(21-pin Scart socket) to the TV
set’s Scart In socket.
Connect VCR and TV set to the
AC mains socket.
TV
VCR
4
5
5
4
3
2Aerial
AC IN
RF IN
(Aerial input)
AV
21-pin Scart socket
RF OUT
(Aerial output)
AC mains lead
Aerial input
RF cable
21-pin Scart cable
AC IN~
2Connect aerial to the RF IN
(Aerial input) connector of the VCR.
Follow the steps described below.
3Connect the VCR´s RF OUT
(Aerial output) to the TV set’s
Aerial in connector.
(supplied)
(supplied)
Ensure TV Power is disconnected
from AC Mains socket.
1
AC mains socket
1

11
DIf 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 29.
DIf you want to cancel Auto Setup before it has finished, press the EXIT button.
You can restart Auto Setup again. See page 29.
VCR Auto Setup with 21-pin Scart cable
(Automatic tuning)
Datum / ZeitClock set
Time : 12 : 00 : 00
Date : 11. 6. 04
MANUAL !Press to set the correct time and date.
!Press the ENTER button to finish this setting.
If the clock setting menu appears
(Auto clock set was not possible due to a weak signal)
DMind that a wrong date or time will influence the programmed recording of TV
programmes (don't forget to change summer time and winter time).
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.
Owner ID
!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.
Owner ID
PIN number : ****
Name : **************
House No : ***********
Postcode : ***********
:select : store
: exit
ENTER
EXIT
You now have the opportunity
to enter your details and
help the police crack crime
see instruction book.
VCR Display
Auto Setup
: exit
EXIT
Tuning : Ch 21

12
Connecting to Satellite Receiver, Set Top Box
You can connect a Set Top Box to
receive digital broadcast by aerial
(DVB-T) signals or a satellite receiver
(digital/analogue).
Connect a 21-pin scart cable
(fully wired) to the AV 21-pin
scart socket on the VCR and
to the 21-pin scart socket
Connect a 21-pin scart cable
(fully wired) to the AV 21-pin
scart socket on the TV set
and to the 21-pin scart
socket
of
the External unit.
of the External unit.
Connect the External unit,
VCR and TV set to the AC
mains supply.
Follow the steps
described below.
2
3
5
Ensure TV Power, External
unit Power and VCR Power
are disconnected from AC
Mains socket.
1
Switch on the External unit.
Then follow page 9 for VCR
Auto Setup with RF cable.
Connect aerial to the Aerial
in connector of the 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.
4
4
21-pin Scart cable
21-pin Scart socket
To AC Mains socket
(AV)
External unit
VCR
TV
Aerial
AC mains lead
(supplied)
RF cable
(supplied)
4AC mains lead
AC mains socket
1
2
3
3
3
AC mains socket
4
AC mains socket
1
1
21-pin Scart cable
2

13
!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.
!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 28 for details.
When no station has been found, confirm all connections of the VCR again and
restart the Auto Setup. See page 29 for details.
Checking the Settings
after Auto Setup To confirm that the TV stations have been tuned correctly by Auto Setup
Menu
Timer recording
Tuning
Clock set
Others
:select : access
: exit
ENTER
EXIT
Tuning
Manual
Auto Setup
Shipping condition
Owner ID
: select : access
: return : exit
ENTER
MENU EXIT
The reception
channels are
different for UK
and Ireland.
Tuning
Pos Name Ch Pos Name Ch
6 30
7 - - - - - - -
8 - - - - - - -
9 - - - - - - -
10 - - - - - - -
1 BBC1 22
2 BBC2 23
3 ITV 24
4 CH4 25
5 CH5 26
Tuning
Pos Name Ch Pos Name Ch
6 ITV 24
7 CH4 25
8 CH5 26
9 - - - - - - -
10 - - - - - - -
1 RTE1 2
2 NET2 4
3 TNG 6
4 BBC1 22
5 BBC2 23
TV Reception Channels
Example of UK model Example of Ireland model
EXIT
MENU
DIf 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 28.
DIf station name is [- - - -]:
The dashes represent unused channel positions.
The stations in the list with dashes will need to be set manually. See page 27.

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TV screen
The picture with interference
On-Screen Display
Test pattern indication
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.
!Press the MENU button for more than 5 seconds. The RF output channel
number is displayed on the VCR display.
VCR Ch:28
The clear picture
!Press ENTER to finish this setting.
!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.)
21 68
(RF OFF)
...
!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.
VCR display
Indication when the RF output
channel is 28 (example)
Indication after changing the RF
output channel to 31 (example)
Test pattern indication
VCR Ch:31
MENU
8 9
CH
TRACKING/V-LOCK
ENTER
!Press MENU for about 5 seconds. The preset channel will be
displayed on the VCR-display.
!Press channel select buttons CH or 0to invoke [- -].
!Confirm with ENTER.
DSet the RF output channel of the VCR to [- -] (RF OFF) if the VCR is
connected to the TV via the 21-pin Scart cable.

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Menu
Timer recording
Tuning
Clock set
Others
9 11
21 22
13
30
ENTER
The cursor buttons on the remote control
unit allow you to navigate through menus
and change selected entries.
!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.
!Press EXIT to leave the menu.
Menu System
!Press MENU, the menu screen appears.
!With select the desired sub-menu.
!Press ENTER, the selected menu appears.
Tuning
Manual
Auto Setup
Shipping condition
Owner ID
Tape length : AUTO( E-240)
SQPB : AUTO
OSD : 4:3
VCR display : DIMMED
EXT LINK : 1
Others
Datum / ZeitClock set
Time : 12 : 00 : 00
Date : 11. 6. 04
AUTO
Timer recording 1 / 3
Pos Date Start Stop PDC
-- ---- -- / -- --:-- --:-- - ---
-- ---- -- / -- --:-- --:-- - ---
-- ---- -- / -- --:-- --:-- - ---
-- ---- -- / -- --:-- --:-- - ---
-- ---- -- / -- --:-- --:-- - ---
-- ---- -- / -- --:-- --:-- - ---

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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.
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.
Starting automatic playback
!When inserting a cassette with removed protection tab, playback will start
automatically.
Playback from power stand-by mode
!When inserting a cassette and pressing PLAY , the device will turn itself on
and start playing back.
Still playback
!Press PAUSE/SLOW during playback.
!To exit still playback press PAUSE/SLOW again or PLAY .
PAUSE/SLOW

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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.
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.
During normal playback, press CH or until the noise bars 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 or pressed until the picture
becomes stable.
DWith certain TV models and tapes, it may not be possible to adjust the tracking
perfectly.
DIf 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.
DAlso, on some TVs, the picture may scroll up and down in the special
playback functions.
DHowever, these are not malfunctions.
Playback picture
containing noise bars
Tracking control
CH
TRACKING/V-LOCK

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General convenient functions
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.
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.
INDEX
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
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.
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.
DThis function is not available during programmed
recording sessions.
Fast winding forward or backwards
!In stop mode press or .
Press STOP to end winding.
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.
DThis function is not available in some cases
(e.g. at the beginning or end of the tape).
JET REW
For fast rewinding to the beginning of the tape.
On a E180 cassette approx. 43 seconds.
DTape counter and tape remain display are unavailable
during this function.
JET REW

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General convenient functions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tape Care
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.
QUICK ERASE
EJECT

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Instant recording
26
24
23
22
20
REC
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 speed
!Prior to starting the recording session, press REC MODE to set the
tape speed.
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 input AV.
!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.
!Press PAUSE/SLOW again to resume recording.
Recording
Tape Remain counter
The display of the VCR shows:
Time - Counter - Tape Remain.
!Press STATUS until [RE] is displayed.
Timer recording
Recording with INTELLIGENT TIMER
Recording with Video Plus+
Recording with external recording controls
Instant recording of the
VCR - TV picture.
Recording controlled by timer.
Repeating programmed
recordings.
Programming recordings using
the Video Plus+ function.
Recording is controlled
by an external device.
Recording functions
STATUS
REC MODE
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