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- Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder NV-HS860EE Operating Instructions Instrukcja obsługi Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, VQT8878 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
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 ≥ The tape counter is automatically reset to “0:00.00” when a video cassette is inserted. VCR 1/2 switch ° Set to the “VCR 2” position when using two Panasonic VCRs. (See page 52.) SUBTITLE button ° This button does not operate on this VCR.
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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 ∏ Satellite Receiver List ∏ S-VHS ET Sticker ∏ Remote Control Instructions (for cassette tape) ∏ Batteries for the ∏ RF lead to connect VCR ∏... -
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 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE... -
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 socket Aerial (not supplied) Video Output socket Audio Input sockets Video Input socket TV (not supplied) Aerial lead (not supplied) Aerial Input socket AC Input socket...
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Page 14: Press The Cursor Buttons
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”.
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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 27. 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 Ensure High Playback Picture Quality (3D Dnr Function)
To Ensure High Playback Picture To Stop Playback Automatically (Playback Off Timer Function) Quality (3D DNR Function) If you set the playback duration, the playback will stop To activate the 3-Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction automatically. (3D DNR) function, press the 3D DNR button , so that the After the set playback time has elapsed, the VCR 3D DNR lamp is lit. -
Page 19: Recording
Recording To Immediately Record the Same Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. TV Programme That You Are ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is Viewing on the TV selected. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch to “VCR”. -
Page 20: To Make An S-Vhs Recording On A Video Cassette
To Make an S-VHS Recording on ≥ If you record in the S-VHS ET format, the picture quality may not be very good with certain types of cassettes. a Video Cassette To avoid negative surprises, we recommend that you make For recordings that you intend to play back on this VCR or a trial recording and confirm that the quality of the recorded another S-VHS VCR, we recommend that you record in the... -
Page 21: To Select The Recording Duration And Perform
To Select the Recording Duration and Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording) OTR means One-Touch Recording and is called this way, because you can start recording and select the recording duration by repeatedly pressing a single button. This is very convenient, for example when you want to start recording immediately but need to go out or want to go to bed. -
Page 22: 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 23: 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. ≥ Check that “Á” is lit on the VCR display. The ShowView numbers assigned to each TV programme If it is flashing, check the timer recording details and published alongside the TV programme listings in again. -
Page 24: 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 25 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 26 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...
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Page 27: 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 28: 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-HS860 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 29 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: Editing
Editing Assemble Editing When that point is reached, press the Pause/Slow button 7 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 35: 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 K to change the album, but on video cassette. -
Page 36: 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 Hi- ≥... - Page 37 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. ≥ This VCR's audio dubbing function features automatic recording volume level adjustment, and manual adjustment is not possible.
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Page 38: 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 39: 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 40 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 42.
- Page 41 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.
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Page 42: 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 U to display the Main menu on... - Page 43 To Enter Newly Available TV Stations To Obtain the Best Tuning Condition 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. the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Tuning”...
- Page 44 To Change the Type of Video System Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select “OFF”. ≥ Select “ON” if you want to record the normal (mono) (Colour TV system) sound on the Hi-Fi audio tracks during a stereo, bilingual or NICAM broadcast, or if the stereo sound is Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on distorted due to inferior reception conditions.
- Page 45 To Change the Title Teletext Page Number To Record the Title When Recording a Satellite TV or Pay- TV Programme: (Title page) TV stations broadcast the titles of their TV programmes on After performing operation steps 1 to 3, perform the following special title Teletext pages.
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Page 46: Screen Display
To Facilitate the Following Operations with the Instruction Indications on the On Screen Display ≥ To delete a programme position ≥ To insert a blank programme position ≥ To move a TV station to another programme position Use the coloured instruction indications displayed below the list of tuned TV stations and the corresponding coloured buttons. -
Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 1 2 3 Guide on the TV Screen Each Time You... -
Page 50: Timer Record
For Automatic Change of the Brightness 8 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Index Search/One-Touch Recording (OTR)/Playback Off of the VCR Display When the VCR Is Timer Function Switched Off 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 51: Settings For The Main Menu Item "Functions
Settings for the Main Menu Item To Set RFC System the same as the TV system of the connected TV “Functions” Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on To Set the Type of External Source the TV screen. Equipment that Is Connected to the AV2 Main menu 21-pin Scart Socket... -
Page 52: Press The Ok Button Again
AUTO: In this setting, the VCR automatically detects the remote control when using this VCR and format in which the recording was made and another Panasonic VCR in the same place. selects the same format for playback. This ensures that you can operate both VCRs Normally select this setting. -
Page 53: Language Setting
Language Setting To Play Back a Video Cassette Recorded in the NTSC Signal 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. Main menu Timer record Press the Cursor buttons... -
Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57 √ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not √ The Remote Control Does Not Work Work Properly Correctly 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.”...
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Page 58: Adjusting The Playback Picture
√ The Titles of the TV Programmes Are Adjusting the Playback Not Entered Correctly in the Tape Library Data Picture The symptom descriptions are given between quotation Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically marks “ ”. adjusts the playback picture for optimum quality. However, in some cases it may be necessary to adjust “The Titles of the TV Programmes Are Not Entered Correctly it manually. -
Page 59: Specifications
Specifications NV-HS860EE-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...