Page 1: Table Of Contents
Shipping condition/factory defaults Others Menu Owner ID Clock setting Before requesting service Panasonic Sales and Support Information Before connecting the device, operating it or adjusting settings please read these Specifications Index last page operating instructions completely; especially the safety precautions on pages 2-3.
Page 2: Important Safety Warnings
Important Safety Warnings The moulded three pin mains plug is supplied for your safety and convenience and must NOT be cut off. Fuse cover A 5 amp fuse is fitted in the mains 1. Open the fuse plug. If the fuse has to be replaced, cover with a it must be of the same rating and screwdriver.
Page 3: Caution
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. Place the unit on a flat, stable surface. Do not place heavy object on top of the unit. 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.
Page 4: Included Accessories
Included Accessories Included ccessories TRACKING/V-LOCK INPUT SEL EXT LINK Batteries for the AC Mains Lead VIDEO Plus+ AUDIO STATUS RESET/CANCEL Remote Control Check that you have RJA0044-3C PROG PROG PLAY I-TIMER /CHECK MENU EXIT the accessories and R6 size items shown ENTER JET REW PAUSE/SLOW...
Page 5: Front Panel Vcr
Front Panel VCR VCR= Video Cassette Recorder Detailed information is available on the specified pages. Page 9 10 11 Starts recording. Stand-by/on switch /I QUICK ERASE Selects a channel Erases a cassette. JET REW Fast rewind to the Fast winding / JET SEARCH beginning of the tape.
Page 6: Remote Control Functions
Remote control functions TV Controls 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. TRACKING/V-LOCK Press to switch the TV from on to stand-by mode or vice versa.
Page 7 VCR Standard Controls AUDIO Stand-by/on switch This button has no function. Press to switch the unit from on to stand-by mode or vice versa. In stand-by mode, the unit is still consuming a Selecting or storing settings. ENTER small amount of power. MENU Displays the menu.
Page 8: Connecting With Rf Cable
Connecting with RF cable You can connect the VCR to your TV set by using a RF cable. Aerial Follow the steps described below. RF IN (Aerial input) Ensure TV Power is disconnected AC IN~ from AC Mains socket. Connect aerial to the RF IN (Aerial input) connector of the VCR.
Page 9: Vcr Auto Setup With Rf Cable
VCR Auto Setup with RF cable (Automatic tuning) Turn on your television set. VCR Display 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.
Page 10: Connecting With 21-Pin Scart Cable
Connecting with 21-pin Scart cable (Fully wired) Aerial Follow the steps described below. 21-pin Scart socket RF IN (Aerial input) AC IN~ AC IN Ensure TV Power is disconnected from AC Mains socket. Connect aerial to the RF IN RF OUT RF cable (Aerial output) (supplied)
Page 11: Vcr Auto Setup With 21-Pin Scart Cable
VCR Auto Setup with 21-pin Scart cable (Automatic tuning) VCR Display Auto Setup Turn on your television set. With the Stand-by/on switch turn on the VCR. Automatic tuning for all available TV stations begins. Tuning : Ch 21 Approximate duration is 5 minutes. After Automatic tuning has finished, press EXIT.
Page 12: Connecting To Satellite Receiver, Set Top Box
Connecting to Satellite Receiver, Set Top Box Follow the steps You can connect a Set Top Box to described below. receive digital broadcast by aerial Ensure TV Power, External (DVB-T) signals or a satellite receiver Aerial (digital/analogue). unit Power and VCR Power are disconnected from AC Mains socket.
Page 13: Checking The Settings After Auto Setup
Checking the Settings To confirm that the TV stations have been tuned correctly by Auto Setup after Auto Setup MENU 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 Menu...
Page 14: Removing Interference / Changing Rf-Output Channel
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.
Page 15: Menu System
Menu System Timer recording 1 / 3 Date Start Stop The cursor buttons on the remote control -- ---- -- / -- --:-- --:-- unit allow you to navigate through menus ENTER -- ---- -- / -- --:-- --:-- and change selected entries. -- ---- -- / -- --:--...
Page 16: Playback
Playback 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 from power stand-by mode When inserting a cassette and pressing PLAY , the device will turn itself on and start playing back.
Page 17: Tracking Control
Tracking control 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 Playback picture operations below.
Page 18: General Convenient Functions / Tape Care
General convenient functions INDEX Auto-Start Quick search for a beginning of a recording When inserting a cassette the VCR will automatically While playing back or in stop-mode. switch on. INDEX tape winds forward / INDEX tape rewinds. Every time you press the button (max. 20 times) the Automatic rewinding VCR will find the start of the next recording.
Page 19 When inserting a video cassette the tape counter will automatically reset to [0:00.00]. Use a good quality branded tape, such as Panasonic. The tape counter may also be reset to [0:00.00] by Keep in the box supplied with the tape, or a video case, pressing the RESET/CANCEL button.
Page 20: Recording
Recording Instant recording Recording functions 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. Instant recording When recording from an external device, select from Scart input AV.
Page 21: Timer Recording
Timer recording The Timer recording allows you to programme the recording time of TV programmes up to 1 month in advance. Use the on-screen menu to programme a maximum of 16 recordings. Do not forget to verify that there is enough tape left.
Page 22 Timer recording Automatic SP/LP selection PROG Checking the timer programme /CHECK A: If, at the beginning of a timer programme, there is not Press PROG/CHECK, enough tape left to complete it, the SP/LP function will the Timer recording menu appears. automatically run the tape at LP speed.
Page 23: Recording With Intelligent Timer
Recording with The INTELLIGENT TIMER allows you to easily time the recording of INTELLIGENT TIMER programmes broadcasted by the same TV station at the same daytime at different days. To use the INTELLIGENT TIMER function, at least one recording session must be programmed in the Timer recording menu (page 21).
Page 24: Recording With Video Plus
Recording with VIDEO Plus+ Programming recordings with the VIDEO Plus+ function The VIDEO Plus+ code simplifies entering programme information to record TV Video Plus+ and SAT programmes. The recording time may be slightly longer than the TV programme. 8 3 5 4 2 - - - - VIDEO Plus+ Press VIDEO Plus+.
Page 25 Recording with VIDEO Plus+ VIDEO Plus+ Codes for Satellite Receivers / Set Top Box This VCR is not designed to control (switch on or change channel) your satellite receiver or Set Top Box, however, it can be taught to recognise VIDEO Plus+ Codes for Satellite stations.
Page 26: Recording With External Recording Controls
Recording with external EXT LINK recording controls The AV input of this VCR is equipped for use with external equipment having external timer recording control such as digital satellite receivers. The AV input can be set to EXT LINK 1 or EXT LINK 2 depending on the equipment to be Receiver Aerial connected.
Page 27: Manual Functions
Manual Functions This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be tuned to receive TV stations. In certain circumstances you may wish to tune in a station manually or rename a TV station. Manual Tuning Tuning Press MENU, the Menu screen appears. Pos Name Pos Name Ch Select the Tuning menu by pressing...
Page 28: Changing The Name Of Tv Stations
Manual Functions Changing the name of TV stations Tuning Press MENU, the Menu screen appears. Pos Name Pos Name Ch With select the Tuning menu, confirm with ENTER. 1 BBC1 2 BBC2 7 - - - - - - - Confirm [Manual] with ENTER.
Page 29: Creating A New Station Table
Manual Functions Creating a new station table Tuning Press MENU, the Menu screen appears. Manual With select the Tuning menu, confirm with ENTER. Auto Setup Shipping condition With select [Auto Setup], confirm with ENTER. Owner ID Press ENTER to confirm. The Auto Setup menu will be displayed.
Page 30: Others Menu
Manual Functions Others Menu Displaying the Others Menu Press MENU and select Sets the tape length of the cassette you use. Others Tape length Press ENTER. AUTO E - 240 E - 195, E - 260, E - 300 The Others menu appears. AUTO : The VCR automatically detects the type of recording.
Page 31: Owner Id
Manual Functions Tuning Owner ID Manual Press MENU and select Tuning Auto Setup Press ENTER. Shipping condition Select Owner ID and press ENTER. Owner ID Use the Numeric buttons or to enter the current PIN number. After entering the correct PIN number, you can change the Name, House No and Postcode.
Page 32: Clock Setting
Manual Functions Clock setting The clock will normally be set correctly during Auto-Setup however, in some circumstances the VCR cannot set the clock automatically. In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock. Menu To manually adjust the clock Timer recording Press MENU and select Clock set Tuning...
Page 33: Before Requesting Service
Before requesting service Please contact our after sales service centre if you fail to remove problems by yourself (see Guarantee Information). I HAVE AN ON SCREEN MESSAGE. THE PICTURE OF A RECORDED PROGRAMME IS DISTORTED OR MISSING. You have attempted to carry out a function, which is not possible at this time. It may be that no tape is inserted and you have pressed PLAY or that you The aerial or connection is defective tried to change the details of a timer recording whilst it was being carried out.
Page 34: Panasonic Sales And Support Information
For UK customers: 08705 357357. For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333. Visit our website for product information www.panasonic.co.uk. E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk. Direct Sales at Panasonic UK Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm (Excluding public holidays).
Page 35: Specifications
Power supply 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz NV-MV21EB/EBL Power consumption in operation multifunctional remote control (VCR and Panasonic TV) / Controls VCR direct controls (main functions) 21-pin Scart Socket Video and Audio heads (helical scanning system) 2 heads (Super Ferrite Head) Tape speed SP: 23.39 mm/s, LP: 11.7 mm/s...
Page 36: Index
TRACKING/V-LOCK 7,17 Dimmed Tuning 27,29 uick Erase 5,19 rasure protection ecording 20,26 CR display External Devices 12,26 Remain VIDEO Plus+ 24,25 EXT LINK 26,30 Remote actory defaults Repeat Playback NDEX INTELLIGENT TIMER Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F22A04-0 http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQTD0104-B...

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