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- Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder NV-HS960AM Operating Instructions -CODE Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, VQT8889 please read these instructions completely.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 3: Controls And Components
U uJ*«Ë rJ « `O UH Controls and Components/ Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions. Refer to it for the control and component names and numbers which appear in the text. ° STOP PLAY ∑ 3D DNR 6 /REW FF/ 5... -
Page 4: Vcr Operation
“A4”. VCR 1/2 switch ° This cannot be used for the connection for performing the Set to the “VCR 2” position when using two Panasonic Album Function. VCRs. (See page 47.) Audio Input sockets [AUDIO IN (AV4)] °... -
Page 5: Checking The Accessories/Preparing The Remote Control
ENGLISH Checking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote Control Check that you have the accessories shown below ∏ Operating ∏ S-Video cable ∏ Batteries for the Remote ∏ Remote Control Instructions Control ∏ S-VHS ET Sticker (for cassette tape) ∏ RF lead to connect ∏... -
Page 6: Cautions
Cautions Be sure to read the cautions carefully before you operate this Video head clogging VCR. The video heads record the picture signals on the tape during recording and read picture signals from the tape during Avoid sudden changes in temperature playback. -
Page 7: Warning And Important Information
Warning and Important Information As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. IMPORTANT Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. -
Page 8: Setting The Remote Control To Operate Your Tv
VCR. to the AV Input on Your Panasonic TV ≥ Some TV models cannot be operated with this remote Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods for control. switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform... -
Page 9: Remote Control
List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Panasonic 01–04 SIEMENS AIWA SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33 AKAI 27, 30 SONY BLAUPUNKT TELEFUNKEN 10– 14 BRANDT 10, 15 THOMSON 10, 15 BUSH 05, 06 TOSHIBA CURTIS... -
Page 10: Connecting And Preparations For A Tv
Connecting and Preparations for a TV If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21-pin Scart cable, then Method 1. follow the steps below. (AV Connection) Aerial (not supplied) Aerial Input socket 21-pin Scart Aerial lead socket (not supplied) - Page 11 or Method 3. If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using AV cable, then follow the steps below. Aerial Input Aerial (not supplied) socket Video Output socket Audio Input sockets Aerial lead TV (not supplied) Video Input socket (not supplied) Aerial Input socket AC Input socket...
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Page 12: Auto Setup Function
Switch the TV on. Select an unoccupied programme position (which is not tuned to a TV station). Select the AV input on your TV. If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programme position “0”. Set the VCR/TV switch to “VCR”. - Page 13 Press the MENU button for more than 5 seconds. On Screen Display When the test pattern shown on Panasonic the right appears sharp and Ch : 41 clear on the TV screen, the tuning is complete. Test pattern indication Press the EXIT button to exit the On Screen Display.
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Page 14: When You Insert A Video Cassette
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 25. When you insert a cassette with an erasure prevention tab: When you insert a cassette without an erasure prevention tab:... -
Page 15: Playback
Playback Preparations Notes: ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after selected. - Page 16 To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly ≥ Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication in Press the Play button on the remote control for more than the following order: 5 seconds. Counter display The “R” indication appears on the On Screen Display. (normal playback mode) (min.) (min.)
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Page 17: To Ensure High Playback Picture Quality (3D Dnr Function)
To Ensure High Playback Picture Quality (3D DNR Function) To activate the 3-Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction (3D DNR) function, press the 3D DNR button , so that the 3D DNR lamp is lit. ≥ When the 3D DNR function is activated, the 3D DNR lamp is lit. -
Page 18: Recording
Recording To Display the Approximate Remaining Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. Tape Time ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR display. selected. -
Page 19: To Record A Vhs Tape With S-Vhs Quality (S-Vhs Expansion Technology)
To Record a VHS Tape with To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents S-VHS Quality When you record again onto a previously (S-VHS Expansion Technology) recorded video cassette, the previous recording is automatically erased and S-VHS ET stands for Super-VHS Expansion Technology. replaced with the new recording. - Page 20 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.
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Page 21: Timer Recording
Timer Recording This function lets you programme the VCR for unattended automatic recording of desired TV programmes when you are Press the SP/LP button to set the desired tape not at home or sleeping. speed. You can programme timer recordings in two different ways: ≥... -
Page 22: To Programme With The G-Code Function
To Programme with the G-code Function Press the OK button again to conclude the settings. The G-code numbers assigned to each TV programme and Timer recording ≥ To programme additional published alongside the TV programme listings in Start Stop SP Name DATE ON OFF LP timer recordings, repeat... -
Page 23: Other Timer Recordings And Convenient Functions
Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions Setting the Recording Date/Day(s) To Activate the Auto SP/LP Change Function: Perform this operation in operation step 3 when programming In operation step 6 when programming a timer recording with a timer recording with the On Screen Display, or in operation the On Screen Display (see page 21), or in operation step 4 step 4 when programming with the G-code number. - Page 24 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 to “VCR”. Timer recording Press the PROG./CHECK button Start Stop SP Name DATE...
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Page 25: Tape Library System
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. -
Page 26: To Check The Tape Library Data
To Check the Tape Library Data Note: ≥ In the case of certain cassettes, for example cassettes recorded on another NV-HS960 model VCR or cassettes To Check What Programmes Are Recorded whose cassette number was deleted from the Tape Library on the Inserted Video Cassette and To Play data, the cassette number and contents (recorded Back a Desired Programme... - Page 27 To Check the Tape Library’s Contents by To play back the desired programme, insert the corresponding cassette. Cassette Number, Title, Category, or If the cassette that contains the desired programme is Recording Date already in the VCR, this operation step 5 is not necessary.
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Page 28: To Manually Enter Or Editing A Title Or Category
To Manually Enter or Editing a Press the Cursor buttons (34) to select the desired category and then press the OK button Title or Category Library Edit Library Edit If you press the LIBRARY button when no cassette is Tape 1 Tape 1 Category Movies... -
Page 29: To Delete The Tape Library Data
To Delete the Tape Library Data Hint: ≥ Even if you delete a cassette’s contents from the Tape Library while that cassette is in the VCR, this does not Caution: erase the actual programmes recorded on the cassette. The Tape Library system offers a convenient back-up option, in case you later regret having deleted the Tape Library data. -
Page 30: To Restore Deleted Tape Library Data
To Restore Deleted Tape Library Hint: ≥ If you press the Stop button while the Tape Library Data Data is being restored, the warning indication “Restore not successful!” appears. Caution: The Tape Library system offers a convenient back-up option, To Demonstrate the Tape Library in case you later regret having deleted the Tape Library data. -
Page 31: Search Functions
Search Functions VISSuVHS Index Search System Index signals are automatically recorded in the following cases: This VCR automatically records special index signals on the ≥ When you start a recording by pressing the REC button tape every time a recording is started. The Index search or REC/OTR button function makes use of these index signals to let you find the ≥... -
Page 32: Editing
Editing Assemble Editing When that point is reached, press the PAUSE/STILL button g again to start recording the new picture and The assemble editing function makes it easy to record the sound from the playback unit. picture and sound of virtually any number of scenes or programmes in succession. -
Page 33: Album Function
Album Function To Change the Recording Time: After step 1 or 3, press the The album function lets you collect desired scenes (both INDEX L or INDEX K button moving and still pictures) and create the equivalent of a photo K to change the recording time. -
Page 34: Insert Editing
Insert Editing Operations Press the PAUSE/STILL button g on this VCR and then The Insert Editing function lets you substitute a part of a use the Shuttle Ring h or Jog Dial i to search for the previously made recording by inserting one or several new tape position at which you want the insert recording to scenes together with new sound. -
Page 35: Audio Dubbing
Preparations Audio Dubbing ≥ Connect the audio equipment or a video movie camera to this VCR with an audio cable. The audio dubbing function lets you record new sound onto ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. the normal (mono) audio track. Although this erases the ≥... - Page 36 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 Press the INPUT SELECT button 3 to select the AV input terminal to which the audio dubbing source unit is connected.
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Page 37: One-Touch Editing From A Vhs-C, S-Vhs-C Or Digital Movie Camera Or Vcr
One-Touch Editing from a VHS-C, Operations Press the PAUSE/STILL button g on this VCR and then S-VHS-C or Digital Movie Camera use the Shuttle Ring h or Jog Dial i to search for the or VCR tape position from which you want to start recording. This editing function makes it very easy to perform repeated Press the REC/OTR button e on this VCR to put it in the assemble editing, insert editing or audio dubbing as the... -
Page 38: One-Touch Editing From A Video-8/Hi8 Video Movie Camera
One-Touch Editing from a Operations Press the PAUSE/STILL button g on this VCR and then Video-8/Hi8 Video Movie Camera use the Shuttle Ring h or Jog Dial i to search for the tape position from which you want to start recording. This editing function makes it very easy to perform repeated assemble editing, insert editing or audio dubbing as the Press the REC/OTR button e on this VCR to put it in the... -
Page 39: Connecting The Vcr To A Decoder/Connecting The Vcr To A Stereo Amplifier
Connecting the VCR to a Decoder/ Connecting the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier To Connect 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 and 11. -
Page 40: Tuning And Assigning The Tv Stations Available In Your Area To The Programme Positions (Manual Tuning)
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 Press the Cursor buttons Tuning Pos Name Pos Name receive TV stations. (3421) R to select a 1 ARD s s s s s s s s... - Page 41 List of TV Reception Channels To Obtain the Best Tuning Condition Channel Indication TV Channel Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2–12 E2–E12 13–20 — Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Tuning”...
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Page 42: Screen Display
To Change the Type of Video System To Facilitate the Following Operations with (Colour TV system) the Instruction Indications on the On Screen Display Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on ≥ To delete a programme position the TV screen. -
Page 43: Restarting The Auto Setup/Resetting The Vcr To The Shipping Condition/Setting The Vcr's Clock
Restarting the Auto Setup/Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition/Setting the VCR’s Clock To Manually Adjust the Clock Performing Auto Setup automatically tunes all TV stations available in your area for the VCR. Restarting this function is convenient when you move to Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on another area and may need to set up the VCR again. -
Page 44: Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings)
Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) Settings for the Main Menu Item Indications that Can Be Displayed on the TV Screen with This Function: “Display” At a press of the OSD/DISPLAY button 5, the following indications appear on the TV screen. For Automatic Display of the Channel Guide on the TV Screen Each Time You 1 2 3... -
Page 45: To Set The Subtitles
For Reduced the VCR’s Power 8 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Index Search/One-Touch Recording (OTR)/Playback Off Consumption When the VCR Is Switched Timer Function Present time 17:24:31 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on Tape counter j2:35.47 the TV screen. -
Page 46: Settings For The Main Menu Item "Functions
For Automatic Change of the Brightness To Set the Colour TV System Used During of the VCR Display When the VCR Is Playback or Recording from an External Switched Off Source Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. - Page 47 The Hi-Fi sound track with remote control when using this VCR and the original sound and the normal sound another Panasonic VCR in the same place. track (mono) with the audio-dubbed sound This ensures that you can operate both VCRs...
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Page 48: Language Setting
Language Setting To Play Back a Video Cassette in the Same Format as That Used for Recording 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 Main menu the TV screen. -
Page 49: Glossary
Glossary NICAM Broadcasting System 21-pin Scart Socket This model features the NICAM digital sound system, a The 21-pin Scart socket transmits both input and output 2-channel sound broadcast system that provides either signals for picture and sound. TVs equipped with the same 2 high-quality stereo sound tracks or 2 independent mono type of socket can be connected here. -
Page 50: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service √ The VCR Does Not Work Correctly Before requesting service, please check the following points. The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”. √ On Screen Display Messages The error messages are given in brackets [ “The VCR display is not illuminated.”... - Page 51 √ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not √ The Tape Library System Does Not Work Work Properly Correctly The symptom descriptions are given between quotation The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”. marks “ ”. “When recording is attempted, the 1 indication flashes.” “The Cassette Number Check has failed.”...
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Page 52: Adjusting The Playback Picture
Adjusting the Playback Picture Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts the playback picture for optimum quality. 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, slow playback or still playback, follow the operations below. -
Page 53: Specifications
Specifications NV-HS960AM-S Power Source: 220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 28 W Power Consumption When in Standby Mode: Approx. 3.5 W (When Power save function is activated) Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads: 4 heads...