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Video Cassette Recorder NV-HS960EE Operating Instructions Instrukcja obsługi Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, VQT8887 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.
Controls and Components/Regulatory i komponenty 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. Trzymaj tą stronę otwartą w trakcie czytania niniejszej instrukcji obsługi. Odwołuj się do niej dla sprawdzenia nazw regulatorów i komponentów, które pojawiają...
To enter numbers for various settings. Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window ° VCR 1/2 switch ° Set to the “VCR 2” position when using two Panasonic VCR display ° VCRs. (See page 56.) Video Input socket [VIDEO IN (AV4)] °...
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 ∏ Satellite Receiver List ∏ S-VHS ET Sticker (for cassette tape) ∏...
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.
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.
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...
Download) if you connect the VCR to your TV with a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied). Depending on the manufacturer, the equivalent of the Q Link function has a different name and may not work exactly the same. “Q Link” is a registered trademark of Panasonic. °...
Hint: The Preset Download function automatically copies the tuning ≥ If you use a Panasonic TV and perform the operation step position of all available TV stations into the VCR’s memory 1, starting the downloading of the setup data will when you connect the VCR using a fully-wired 21-pin Scart automatically display the “Download”...
Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped with the Q Link Function 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...
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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 Audio Input sockets Video Output socket Video Input socket TV (not supplied) Aerial lead (not supplied) Aerial Input socket AC Input...
If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1, 3 or When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup 4 follow the operations explained below. has finished: Press the Cursor buttons (3421) to set the correct Auto Setup Function time and date.
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Function Select an unoccupied programme position (which is not See page 14. tuned to a TV station). If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programme position “0”. If the Picture on the TV’s Video Playback Channel Is Distorted Set the VCR/TV switch to “VCR”.
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:...
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.
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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.)
Recording To Ensure High Playback Picture Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. Quality (3D DNR Function) ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. To activate the 3-Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch to “VCR”.
To Immediately Record the Same To Make an S-VHS Recording on TV Programme That You Are a Video Cassette Viewing on the TV For recordings that you intend to play back on this VCR or another S-VHS VCR, we recommend that you record in the (Direct TV Recording) S-VHS format to take advantage of this system’s superior picture quality.
≥ If you record in the S-VHS ET format, the picture quality To Select the Recording Duration may not be very good with certain types of cassettes. and Perform Timer Recording To avoid negative surprises, we recommend that you make a trial recording and confirm that the quality of the recorded (OTR Recording) picture is satisfactory.
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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.
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: ≥...
To Programme with the Press the TIMER REC button to switch the VCR ShowView Function over to the timer recording standby mode. The ShowView numbers assigned to each TV programme ≥ Check that “Á” is lit on the VCR display. and published alongside the TV programme listings in If it is flashing, check the timer recording details newspapers and magazines make it extremely easy to set the...
Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions Setting the Recording Date/Day(s) Condition for correct operation of the Auto SP/LP Change Perform this operation in operation step 3 when programming function: a timer recording with the On Screen Display, or in operation ≥...
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Programming a Timer Recording of a To Check the Contents of Timer Recording Satellite Programme Programmings The programming of a timer recording of a satellite ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. programme can be performed in the same way as for normal ≥...
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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”. Press the PROG./CHECK Timer recording Start Stop SP VPS button...
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 Note: ≥ In the case of certain cassettes, for example cassettes To Check What Programmes Are Recorded recorded on another NV-HS960 model VCR or cassettes 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...
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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.
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...
To Delete the Tape Library Data Hint: ≥ Even if you delete a cassette’s contents from the Tape Caution: Library while that cassette is in the VCR, this does not The Tape Library system offers a convenient back-up option, erase the actual programmes recorded on the cassette. in case you later regret having deleted the 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.
Search Functions VISSuVHS Index Search System Conditions for correct operation of the Intro-Jet Scan function: ≥ VCR must be switched on or be in the playback mode. This VCR automatically records special index signals on the ≥ Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least tape every time a recording is started.
Editing Assemble Editing When that point is reached, press the Pause/Still button again to start recording the new picture and sound The assemble editing function makes it easy to record the from the playback unit. picture and sound of virtually any number of scenes or programmes in succession.
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 moving and still pictures) and create the equivalent of a photo button to change the album, but on video cassette.
Insert Editing Operations Press the Pause/Still button on this VCR and then The Insert Editing function lets you substitute a part of a use the Shuttle Ring or Jog Dial 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.
Audio Dubbing Preparations ≥ Connect the audio equipment or a video movie camera to The audio dubbing function lets you record new sound onto this VCR with an audio cable. the normal (mono) audio track. Although this erases the ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. original sound on the normal audio track, the sound on the ≥...
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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...
One-Touch Editing from a VHS-C, A3: When connected to the Video Input socket [VIDEO IN (AV3)]/the S-Video Input socket S-VHS-C or Digital Movie Camera [S-VIDEO IN (AV3)] and Audio Input sockets or VCR [AUDIO IN (AV3)] on the front panel of this VCR ≥...
One-Touch Editing from a Operations Press the Pause/Still button on this VCR and then Video-8/Hi8 Video Movie Camera use the Shuttle Ring or Jog Dial 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 on this VCR to put it in the...
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 ≥ When you start playback on the VCR, the TV is the connections shown in the illustration below. automatically switched to the VCR mode.
Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital Receiver If the Satellite Receiver Is Not Equipped Satellite receiver here includes a digital receiver. with a 21-Pin Scart Socket The connection method differs depending on the type of your In case your satellite receiver is not equipped with a 21-pin satellite receiver.
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To Prepare the VCR for Remote-controlled Hint: ≥ If you select “RF” in step 3, “Satellite–Position” is set Operation of the Satellite Receiver automatically and it is not possible to change the satellite (Setting the Tuner Type) programme position here. If you want to change it, refer to This VCR lets you change the programme position on the page 46.
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To Prepare the Satellite Receiver ≥ The range of satellite channels available for selection is To make it possible for the VCR to control the satellite 1 through 99. receiver, the satellite receiver must be left in a certain ≥ Some satellite receivers offer less than 99 channels. In this condition.
Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in Your Area to the Programme Positions (Manual Tuning) To Enter or Change the Name of a TV This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be preset to receive TV stations. Station Usually, if you switch the VCR on for the first time after making the necessary connections, the VCR will start the Press the MENU button...
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To Enter Newly Available TV Stations To Obtain the Best Tuning Condition Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the TV screen. the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) to select Press the Cursor buttons (3421) to select...
To Change the Type of Video System To Change the Audio System (Colour TV system) Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) to select “Tuning”...
To Change the Title Teletext Page Number Press the Cursor buttons Tuning (3421) to select the entry (Title page) Name : BR3 field for “Subtitles”. TV stations broadcast the titles of their TV programmes on Channel Fine tuning : AUTO Decoder : OFF special title Teletext pages.
To Facilitate the Following Operations with To Record the Title When Recording a Satellite TV or Pay- TV Programme: the Instruction Indications on the On Screen Display After performing operation steps 1 to 3, perform the following steps: ≥ To delete a programme position ≥...
Restarting the Auto Setup or Download/ Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition To Return the VCR to the Shipping Performing Auto Setup or Download automatically tunes all TV stations available in your area for the VCR. Condition Restarting this function is convenient when you move to If you want to reset the VCR to the factory preset condition, another area and may need to set up the VCR again.
Setting the VCR’s Clock To Activate the Automatic Time Correction When “Россия” (Russia) is selected in the Country setting menu, the "Automatic" field does not appear on Clock setting Function menu. If a TV station transmits a signal for time setting, performing Usually, the VCR’s Auto Setup or Download function the operation steps below activates the Automatic time automatically adjusts the clock to the correct time.
Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) Settings for the Main Menu Indications that Can Be Displayed on the TV Screen with This Function: Item “Display” At a press of the OSD/DISPLAY button , the following indications appear on the TV screen. For Automatic Display of the Channel 1 2 3 Guide on the TV Screen Each Time You...
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8 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Index For Reduced the VCR’s Power Search/One-Touch Recording (OTR)/Playback Off Consumption When the VCR Is Switched Timer Function Present time 17:24:31 Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on Tape counter j2:35.47 the TV screen. Remaining tape time REMAIN: 2:34 Main menu...
To Set the Colour TV System Used During For Automatic Change of the Brightness Playback or Recording from an External of the VCR Display When the VCR Is Source Switched Off Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the TV screen.
VCR 2: Select this setting on both the VCR and the and white. remote control when using this VCR and another Panasonic VCR in the same place. Press the OK button to conclude the setting. This ensures that you can operate both VCRs...
To Set the Audio Mode to Be Used During To Play Back a Video Cassette Recorded in Playback the NTSC Signal Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the TV screen.
Glossary VPS (Video Programme System)/ Programming ShowView Changes in Non- PDC (Programme Delivery Control) method program- ShowView ShowView The Video Programme System (VPS) or the Programme ming program- program- Delivery Control (PDC) is a very convenient system which Selected ming start ming assures that the TV programmes you have programmed for Country...
Q Link Function °The operations marked with asterisk are only available if the This function works only if the VCR is connected via a fully- VCR is connected to a TV featuring the Q Link or the DATA wired 21-pin Scart cable to a TV featuring the Q Link or LOGIC function.
Before Requesting Service √ The VCR Does Not Work Correctly Before requesting service, please check the following points. The symptom descriptions are given between quotation √ On Screen Display Messages marks “ ”. The error messages are given in brackets [ “The VCR display is not illuminated.”...
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√ The Remote Control Does Not Work √ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not Correctly Work Properly The symptom descriptions are given between quotation The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”. marks “ ”. “The remote control does not work correctly.” “When recording is attempted, the 1 indication flashes.”...
√ The Tape Library System Does Not Work Adjusting the Playback Correctly The symptom descriptions are given between quotation Picture marks “ ”. Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically “The Cassette Number Check has failed.” adjusts the playback picture for optimum quality. ‘...
Specifications NV-HS960EE-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...