Panasonic NV-HS960EE Operating Instructions Manual

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VQT8887
Video Cassette Recorder
NV-HS960EE
Operating Instructions
Instrukcja obsługi
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely.

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  • Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder NV-HS960EE Operating Instructions Instrukcja obsługi Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, VQT8887 please read these instructions completely.
  • 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

    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...
  • Page 4: Vcr Operation

    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)] °...
  • 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 ∏ Satellite Receiver List ∏ S-VHS ET Sticker (for cassette tape) ∏...
  • 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 Equipped With The Q Link Function

    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. °...
  • Page 11: To Simultaneously Set Up This Vcr With A New Tv

    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”...
  • Page 12: Connecting And Preparations For A Tv Not Equipped With The Q Link Function

    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...
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14: Auto Setup Function

    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.
  • Page 15 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”.
  • Page 16: 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 28. When you insert a cassette with an erasure prevention tab: When you insert a cassette without an erasure prevention tab:...
  • Page 17: 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 18 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.)
  • Page 19: To Ensure High Playback Picture Quality (3D Dnr Function)

    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”.
  • Page 20: To Immediately Record The Same Tv Programme That You Are Viewing On The Tv (Direct Tv Recording)

    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.
  • Page 21: To Select The Recording Duration And Perform

    ≥ 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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23: 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 24: To Programme With The Showview Function

    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...
  • Page 25: Other Timer Recordings And Convenient Functions

    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 ≥...
  • Page 26 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 ≥...
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28: 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 29: To Check The Tape Library Data

    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...
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31: 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 32: To Delete The Tape Library Data

    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.
  • Page 33: 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 34: Search Functions

    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.
  • Page 35: Editing

    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.
  • Page 36: 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 moving and still pictures) and create the equivalent of a photo button to change the album, but on video cassette.
  • Page 37: Insert Editing

    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.
  • Page 38: Audio Dubbing

    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 ≥...
  • Page 39 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...
  • Page 40: One-Touch Editing From A Vhs-C, S-Vhs-C Or Digital Movie Camera Or Vcr

    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 ≥...
  • Page 41: One-Touch Editing From A Video-8/Hi8 Video Movie Camera

    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...
  • Page 42: 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 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.
  • Page 43: Connecting The Vcr To A Satellite Receiver Or Digital Receiver

    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.
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46: 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) 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...
  • Page 47 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...
  • Page 48: To Set The Subtitles

    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”...
  • Page 49: Press The Ok Button

    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.
  • Page 50: Screen Display

    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 ≥...
  • Page 51: Restarting The Auto Setup Or Download/Resetting The Vcr To The Shipping Condition

    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.
  • Page 52: Setting The Vcr's Clock

    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.
  • Page 53: Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings)

    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...
  • Page 54 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...
  • Page 55: Settings For The Main Menu Item "Functions

    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.
  • Page 56: Tape

    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...
  • Page 57: Language Setting

    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.
  • Page 58: Glossary

    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...
  • Page 59: Pin Scart Socket

    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.
  • Page 60: 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 √ On Screen Display Messages marks “ ”. The error messages are given in brackets [ “The VCR display is not illuminated.”...
  • Page 61 √ 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.”...
  • Page 62: Adjusting The Playback Picture

    √ 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. ‘...
  • Page 63: Specifications

    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...

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