Video Cassette Recorder NV-HS960EE Operating Instructions Instrukcja obsługi VQT8887 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
Dear Customer May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder. We would particularly advise that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions. Contents Before Use Controls and Components ............................................. Checking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote Control .......................................................................... Cautions ...........
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VCR Operation °Q Infra-red transmitter When you want to operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”. °2 Numeric buttons To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR.
ENGLISH Check that you have the accessories shown below ∏ Operating Instructions . ∏ S-Video cable ∏ Batteries for the Remote Control ∏ Edit cable ∏ AC Mains lead ∏ Remote Control ∏ Satellite Receiver List Before Use Checking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote Control ∏ S-VHS ET Sticker (for cassette tape) ∏ RF lead to connect VCR and TV Inserting Remote Control Batteries 1 1 Slide off the battery cover. ≥ Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries.
Cautions Be sure to read the cautions carefully before you operate this VCR. Avoid sudden changes in temperature If the VCR is moved suddenly from a cold to a warm place, condensation may form on the tape surface and inside the VCR. If this happens, leave the VCR at room temperature for at least 1 hour before operating it. Avoid humidity and dust Do not use the VCR in very humid or dusty places. This may cause damage to its internal parts.
As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. IMPORTANT Before Use Warning and Important Information Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of most brands using the remote control supplied with this VCR. ≥ Some TV models cannot be operated with this remote control. 1 Set the VCR/TV switch P to “TV”. 2 Look up your TV’s manufacturer in the list of TVs compatible with the VCR’s remote control on the next page. 3 4 While keeping the TV-ON/OFF button 1 pressed, use the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the manufacturer’s code.
Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Panasonic 01–04 SIEMENS 09 AIWA 35 SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33 AKAI 27, 30 SONY 08 BLAUPUNKT 09 TELEFUNKEN 10– 14 BRANDT 10, 15 THOMSON 10, 15 BUSH 05, 06 TOSHIBA 16 CURTIS 31 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 05, 06 DESMET 05, 31, 33 DUAL 05, 06 ELEMIS 31 FERGUSON 10 GOLDSTAR/LG 31 GOODMANS 05, 06, 31 GRUNDIG 09 HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42 INNO HIT 34 IRRADIO 30 ITT 25 JVC 17, 39 LOEWE 07 METZ 28, 31 MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20 MIVAR
Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with the Q Link Function Connections and preparations for a TV equipped with the “Q Link”°1 function and equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket. For the connections and preparations for a TV equipped with the “DATA LOGIC”°2, “Easy Link”°3, “Megalogic”°4 or “SMARTLINK”°5 function and with a 21-pin Scart socket, also read from this page. For details about the connections, also read TV’s operating instructions.
The Preset Download function automatically copies the tuning position of all available TV stations into the VCR’s memory when you connect the VCR using a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable to a TV equipped with the Q Link function. To Simultaneously Set Up this VCR with a New TV Perform the following operation steps exactly as described to ensure that the Preset Download function works correctly. √ First of all, make sure that the VCR is switched off. 1 Switch the TV on.
Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped with the Q Link Function Method 1. If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21-pin Scart cable, then follow the steps below.
If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using AV cable, then follow the steps below. Aerial Input socket q Aerial (not supplied) Audio Input sockets Video Output socket p Video Input socket Aerial lead (not supplied) AC Input socket r Aerial Input socket RF Coaxial cable (supplied) Aerial Output socket z Audio Output sockets y AV cable (not supplied) AC Mains lead (supplied) TV (not supplied) To AC Mains socket Connecting and Setting Up or Method 3.
If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1, 3 or 4 follow the operations explained below. When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished: 1 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to set the correct time and date. 2 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting. 3 Press the EXIT button S to exit the On Screen Display. Auto Setup Function The Auto Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations and sets the VCR’s clock to the current date and time.
When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished: See page 14. To be able to watch the VCR picture on the TV, RF connection requires the video playback channel to be set on the TV. ≥ When “Россия” (Russia) is selected in the Country setting menu, the names of TV stations may not be correctly displayed and the Auto Clock Setting does not work. 01 Switch the TV on. 02 Select an unoccupied programme position (which is not tuned to a TV station).
When You Insert a Video Cassette The Tape Library System makes it easy to check what programmes are recorded on the inserted tape and lets you quickly select a programme for playback. For further details about the Tape Library System, see page 28. When you insert a cassette with an erasure prevention tab: When you insert a cassette without an erasure prevention tab: As soon as you insert the cassette, the Cassette Number Check starts automatically. Wait a few moments until this check is completed.
Playback Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Insert a recorded video cassette. As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 16.) For Normal Playback: VCR display Press the Play button I. Notes: ≥ Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5 minutes.
To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly Press the Play button I on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. The “R” indication appears on the On Screen Display. ≥ If “OSD” is set to “OFF” (See page 53), the “R” indication will not appear in repeat playback mode. Beginning of Tape Repeat Playback PLAY End of Recorded Part Counter display (normal playback mode) 240 180 (min.) (min.) 60 (min.) 30 (min.) 120 (min.) To Stop Midway: Press the Stop button 9. Control Signal Interruption (at least 5 sec.
Recording To activate the 3-Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction (3D DNR) function, press the 3D DNR button h, so that the 3D DNR lamp is lit. ≥ When the 3D DNR function is activated, the 3D DNR lamp is lit. ≥ We recommend that you leave this function activated for normal use of the VCR. However, when performing editing, press the 3D DNR button h to turn this function off so that the 3D DNR lamp is not lit, to ensure editing with optimal picture quality.
To Immediately Record the Same TV Programme That You Are Viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording) This function allows you to immediately start recording the same programme that you are viewing on the TV. The programme position selected on the VCR automatically changes to that of the TV programme that you are viewing on the TV. When you stop the recording, the VCR automatically switches back to the previously selected programme position.
≥ 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.
To Manually Adjust the Audio Recording Level This VCR adjusts the recording level automatically to prevent sound distortion due to excessive peaks. However, if you want to manually adjust the audio recording level, perform the operation steps below before you start the actual recording. We recommend you to adjust the level so that it peaks at approximately i4 dB on the recording level indicator. 1 Before recording, press the AUDIO button ?.
Timer Recording To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD) This method offers easy step-by-step programming with the remote control while you view the prompts on the TV screen. Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 16.
To Programme with the ShowView Function 7 The ShowView numbers assigned to each TV programme and published alongside the TV programme listings in newspapers and magazines make it extremely easy to set the VCR for timer recording. The duration of a timer recording programmed with ShowView number may be slightly longer than the actual duration of the TV programme. Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.
Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions Perform this operation in operation step 3 when programming a timer recording with the On Screen Display, or in operation step 4 when programming with the ShowView number. (See pages 23 and 24.) You can select the recording date (day of the month/day of the week) by pressing the DATE button ;. If you repeatedly press the i side of the DATE button ;, the indication changes in the order shown below.
Programming a Timer Recording of a Satellite Programme To Check the Contents of Timer Recording Programmings The programming of a timer recording of a satellite programme can be performed in the same way as for normal (terrestrial) TV programmes. For the connection to a satellite receiver and the necessary settings, refer to pages 43 to 45. ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”. 1 Press the PROG.
To Cancel the Programming of a Timer Recording It is not possible to cancel a programming while the timer recording is being performed. ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”. 1 Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the timer recording programmings on the TV screen.
Tape Library System This advanced system makes it quick and easy to check the contents of an inserted cassette. It can also be used to quickly find out which cassette in your collection contains a desired programme. Whenever a cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab is inserted, the VCR first performs a brief check and then shows the number of the cassette and its contents on the On Screen Display.
To Check the Tape Library Data To Check What Programmes Are Recorded on the Inserted Video Cassette and To Play Back a Desired Programme Note: ≥ In the case of certain cassettes, for example cassettes recorded on another NV-HS960 model VCR or cassettes whose cassette number was deleted from the Tape Library data, the cassette number and contents (recorded programmes) are not displayed. First, perform the operation steps explained on page 16.
To Check the Tape Library’s Contents by Cassette Number, Title, Category, or Recording Date 5 To play back the desired programme, insert the corresponding cassette. If the cassette that contains the desired programme is already in the VCR, this operation step 5 is not necessary. ≥ The Cassette Number Check starts immediately and the list of programmes disappears temporarily until the check is completed. ≥ If the cassette number does not appear on the VCR display, see page 16.
To Manually Enter or Editing a Title or Category 09 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the desired category and then press the OK button T. Library Edit If you press the LIBRARY button M when no cassette is inserted, operation steps 1 and 2 below are not necessary. In this case, start from operation step 3. 01 Press the MENU button U and then press the Cursor buttons (341) R to select “Tape Library” and “Library contents” in this order.
To Delete the Tape Library Data Caution: The Tape Library system offers a convenient back-up option, in case you later regret having deleted the Tape Library data. To have this option available, make sure you know on which cassette you recorded last before the deletion. If that cassette is not available, record for at least 15 minutes on any cassette. (25 minutes in the EP mode) Either of these two cassettes can then be used to restore the Tape Library that you have deleted.
To Restore Deleted Tape Library Data Caution: The Tape Library system offers a convenient back-up option, in case you later regret having deleted the Tape Library data. To have this option available, make sure you know on which cassette you recorded last before the deletion. If that cassette is not available, record for at least 15 minutes on any cassette. (25 minutes in the EP mode) Either of these two cassettes can then be used to restore the Tape Library that you have deleted.
Search Functions VISSuVHS Index Search System This VCR automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording is started. The Index search function makes use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired programme quickly and easily. Index signals are automatically recorded in the following cases: ≥ When you start a recording by pressing the REC button J, REC/OTR button g or DIRECT TV REC button 6. ≥ When a timer recording starts.
Editing Assemble Editing The assemble editing function makes it easy to record the picture and sound of virtually any number of scenes or programmes in succession. Assemble editing from an external source, for example from a video movie camera, can be performed in the same way. Rear ] ^ _ Video movie camera u v When that point is reached, press the Pause/Still button i again to start recording the new picture and sound from the playback unit.
Album Function The album function lets you collect desired scenes (both moving and still pictures) and create the equivalent of a photo album, but on video cassette. The pictures can be copied onto the cassette from a digital video movie camera, a digital still camera or a digital VCR for any desired time that you can preset.
Insert Editing The Insert Editing function lets you substitute a part of a previously made recording by inserting one or several new scenes together with new sound. This editing method lets you precisely set the end point, and the recording will stop automatically when this point is reached. This editing method also ensures smooth, noise-free picture transitions between old and new recordings.
Audio Dubbing The audio dubbing function lets you record new sound onto the normal (mono) audio track. Although this erases the original sound on the normal audio track, the sound on the Hi-Fi audio tracks remains unchanged. Use this function to add narration or background music to a previously made recordings. TBC Í/I < EJECT S-VHS/S-VHS ET Preparations ≥ Connect the audio equipment or a video movie camera to this VCR with an audio cable. ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV.
Audio Dubbing on a Panasonic Hi-Fi VCR General ≥ The VHS format allows audio dubbing only on the normal (mono) audio track, as the Hi-Fi audio tracks cannot be re-recorded without erasing the video signal. A. Audio Dubbing and then Playing Back the Audio-Dubbed Mono Sound Alone 1 Press the INPUT SELECT button 3 to select the AV input terminal to which the audio dubbing source unit is connected. 2 Press the Play button I to search for the tape position at which the audio dubbing is to start.
One-Touch Editing from a VHS-C, S-VHS-C or Digital Movie Camera or VCR This editing function makes it very easy to perform repeated assemble editing, insert editing or audio dubbing as the connected source unit can also be controlled with this VCR’s Shuttle Ring and Jog Dial.
This editing function makes it very easy to perform repeated assemble editing, insert editing or audio dubbing as the connected source unit can also be controlled with this VCR’s Shuttle Ring and Jog Dial. Recording unit (this VCR) Front t Operations 1 Press the Pause/Still button i on this VCR and then use the Shuttle Ring j or Jog Dial k to search for the tape position from which you want to start recording. 2 Press the REC/OTR button g on this VCR to put it in the recording pause mode.
Connecting the VCR to a Decoder/ Connecting the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier To connect this VCR to a decoder or a stereo amplifier, make the connections shown in the illustration below. For the connection to the TV, see pages 10, 12 and 13. For details about the connection, also read the operating instructions of the decoder or stereo amplifier. Be sure to keep the VCR, TV and decoder or stereo amplifier switched off until you have finished all connections.
Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital Receiver Satellite receiver here includes a digital receiver. The connection method differs depending on the type of your satellite receiver. For details about the connection, also read the satellite receiver’s operating instructions. If the Satellite Receiver is Equipped with a 21-pin Scart Socket If your satellite receiver is equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket, use a 21-pin Scart cable to connect the VCR.
To Prepare the VCR for Remote-controlled Operation of the Satellite Receiver (Setting the Tuner Type) This VCR lets you change the programme position on the satellite receiver and programme timer recordings of satellite programmes—all with this VCR’s remote control. This is called “satellite control”. To enable the VCR to control the satellite receiver, you need to set the tuner type of your satellite receiver. You can find the tuner type numbers on the enclosed list of compatible satellite receivers.
To Prepare the Satellite Receiver To make it possible for the VCR to control the satellite receiver, the satellite receiver must be left in a certain condition. This condition is called standby type, and it differs depending on the make and model of satellite receiver. There are five standby types (A, B, C, D, E) as listed below. Find your satellite receiver in the enclosed list of compatible satellite receivers and note its standby type.
Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in Your Area to the Programme Positions (Manual Tuning) This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be preset to receive TV stations. Usually, if you switch the VCR on for the first time after making the necessary connections, the VCR will start the Download or Auto Setup function automatically so that all available TV stations in the area can be received.
To Enter Newly Available TV Stations To Obtain the Best Tuning Condition 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Tuning” and “Manual” in this order. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Tuning” and “Manual” in this order. 3 Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV stations.
To Change the Type of Video System (Colour TV system) 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Tuning” and “Manual” in this order. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Tuning” and “Manual” in this order. 3 3 Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV stations. Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV stations.
Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select the entry field for “Subtitles”. To Change the Title Teletext Page Number (Title page) Tuning Pos Name Channel Fine tuning Decoder Video system Mono Audio mode Subtitles Title page : : : : : : : : : : 5 BR3 18 AUTO OFF AUTO OFF BG 150 301 TV stations broadcast the titles of their TV programmes on special title Teletext pages.
To Record the Title When Recording a Satellite TV or PayTV Programme: After performing operation steps 1 to 3, perform the following steps: Tuning 4 If the satellite receiver (or decoder) is connected via 21-pin Scart cable: Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select AV2.
Restarting the Auto Setup or Download/ Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition Performing Auto Setup or Download automatically tunes all TV stations available in your area for the VCR. Restarting this function is convenient when you move to another area and may need to set up the VCR again. To Restart the Auto Setup To perform the Auto Setup again, follow the operation steps below.
Setting the VCR’s Clock When “Россия” (Russia) is selected in the Country setting menu, the "Automatic" field does not appear on Clock setting menu. Usually, the VCR’s Auto Setup or Download function automatically adjusts the clock to the correct time. Under some reception conditions, however, the VCR cannot set the clock automatically. In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock.
Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) Settings for the Main Menu Item “Display” For Automatic Display of the Channel Guide on the TV Screen Each Time You Change the Programme Position Indications that Can Be Displayed on the TV Screen with This Function: At a press of the OSD/DISPLAY button 5, the following indications appear on the TV screen. 1 TV station name 12 3 4 5 ARD PAL STEREO <:ON SP 2E-180 0:00.
8 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Index Search/One-Touch Recording (OTR)/Playback Off Timer Function Present time 17:24:31 Tape counter j2:35.47 Remaining tape time REMAIN: 2:34 Index Search 5 02 One-Touch Recording (OTR) OTR 60 Playback Off Timer Function 30 Notes: ≥ If “OSD” is set to “OFF”, none of the above indications appear. ≥ None of the above indications appear during special playback.
For Automatic Change of the Brightness of the VCR Display When the VCR Is Switched Off To Set the Colour TV System Used During Playback or Recording from an External Source 1 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Functions” and “TV system” in this order. Then, select the “TV system” field.
To Set the Colour Mode for Playback To Set the Remote Control Mode 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Functions” and “Colour mode” in this order. Then, select the “Colour mode” field. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Functions” and “Remote” in this order. Then, select the “Remote” field.
To Set the Audio Mode to Be Used During Playback To Play Back a Video Cassette Recorded in the NTSC Signal 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Functions” and “Audio mode” in this order. Then, select the “Audio mode” field. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Functions” and “NTSC P.B.” and in this order. Then, select the “NTSC P.B.” field.
Glossary VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) The Video Programme System (VPS) or the Programme Delivery Control (PDC) is a very convenient system which assures that the TV programmes you have programmed for timer recording will be recorded exactly from beginning to end, even if the actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time due to delayed start or extension of the programme duration.
This function works only if the VCR is connected via a fullywired 21-pin Scart cable to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function. Q Link offers the following functions: °(1) Download from the TV When you connect the VCR to a TV, the station list data is automatically copied from the TV to the VCR, and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on the VCR in the same order as on the TV.
Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, please check the following points. √ The VCR Does Not Work Correctly √ On Screen Display Messages The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”. The error messages are given in brackets [ ]. [Please insert video tape!] ‘ You pressed the REC button J (REC/OTR button g), the DIRECT TV REC button 6, the Play button I, the Fast Forward button H or the Rewind button 8 when no cassette was inserted in the VCR.
√ The Remote Control Does Not Work Correctly The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”. The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”. “When recording is attempted, the 1 indication flashes.” ‘ A video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab is used. Use a cassette with an intact tab, or if you want to erase the previously recorded contents on the cassette, cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape. “The remote control does not work correctly.
√ The Tape Library System Does Not Work Correctly The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”. “The Cassette Number Check has failed.” ‘ The Cassette Number Check was cancelled midway. Try to perform the Cassette Number Check again. (See page 29.) ‘ ≥ The inserted cassette is new (unrecorded). ≥ The inserted cassette was recorded on another VCR and does not have a cassette number. ≥ The inserted cassette was recorded on a NV-HS960 model VCR other than this unit.
Specifications NV-HS960EE-S Video Recording System: Video Heads: Audio Heads: Tape Speed: Tape Format: Record/Playback Time: FF/REW Time: VIDEO Television System: Modulation System: Input Level: Output Level: AUDIO Input Level: Output Level: Audio Track: Video Horizontal Resolution: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Dynamic Range: Audio Frequency Response: Wow and Flutter: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions: Standard Accessories: 220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz 28 W Approx. 3.