G
-CODE
VQT8889
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,please read these instructions completely.
Video Cassette Recorder
NV-HS960AM
Operating Instructions
Страница 1: ...G CODE VQT8889 Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions completely Video Cassette Recorder NV HS960AM Operating Instructions ...
Страница 2: ... OSD 21 To Programme with the G code Function 22 Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions 23 Tape Library System Tape Library System 25 To Check the Tape Library Data 26 To Manually Enter or Editing a Title or Category 28 To Delete the Tape Library Data 29 To Restore Deleted Tape Library Data 30 To Demonstrate Tape Library System 30 Advanced Operations Search Functions 31 VISSlVHS Index Sea...
Страница 3: ...STILL ALBUM VCR1 2 AV SUBTITLE POWER VOLUME REPLAY OSD DISPLAY LIBRARY D K L AUDIO RESET TV ASPECT INDEX REC TV VCR Í r J I s N INPUT SELECT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 DATE CANCEL SP LP J I r s ON r s PROG CHECK TIMER REC Á V MENU OK EXIT S T G CODE TAPE AV LINK OFF s r U R 6 6 STILL ALBUM VCR1 2 AV SUBTITLE POWER VOLUME REPLAY OSD DISPLAY LIBRARY D K L CANCEL SP LP AUDIO RESET TV ASPECT INDEX REC TV VCR...
Страница 4: ...n you do not want other people to operate the VCR To Activate the Child Lock Function 1 Hold down the OK and the OFF i buttons V simultaneously until the hold indication appears in the VCR display If you press a button while the Child Lock function is on the hold indication appears in the VCR display to inform you that no operation is possible To Cancel the Child Lock Function 1 Hold down the OK a...
Страница 5: ...g it on the top of the remote control at the position shown in the illustration below and pushing it down until it clicks into position It is not possible to fit the sliding cover in place by pushing or sliding it on from the bottom end of the remote control Notes for Battery Replacement The service life of the batteries is approximately 1 year However it varies considerably depending on the frequ...
Страница 6: ...ur If you spill any liquid into the VCR consult qualified service personnel Lightning To avoid damage by lightning disconnect the aerial plug from the VCR during lightning storms Cleaning the VCR Wipe the VCR with a clean dry cloth Never use any cleaning fluid or other chemicals Also do not use compressed air to remove dust Stacking Install the VCR in a horizontal position and do not place anythin...
Страница 7: ...television signals 2 When a cassette which has been recorded on this VCR is played back on a SECAM VCR the picture may be reproduced in black and white When it is played back on a PAL VCR without SECAM capability the picture may not be reproduced in normal colour 3 When cassettes recorded on a SECAM VCR or SECAM pre recorded cassettes are played back on this VCR the picture may be reproduced in bl...
Страница 8: ... To select the desired programme position TV station on the TV W TV ASPECT button To switch the screen format between the wide screen and other formats X VOLUME button To adjust the volume of the TV The 3 Methods for Switching to the AV Input on Your Panasonic TV Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods for switching between TV reception and the AV input s Perform the operations steps...
Страница 9: ...G 09 HITACHI 22 23 31 40 41 42 INNO HIT 34 IRRADIO 30 ITT 25 JVC 17 39 LOEWE 07 METZ 28 31 MITSUBISHI 06 19 20 MIVAR 24 NEC 36 NOKIA 25 27 NORDMENDE 10 ORION 37 PHILIPS 05 06 PHONOLA 31 33 PIONEER 38 PYE 05 06 RADIOLA 05 06 SABA 10 SALORA 26 SAMSUNG 31 32 SANSUI 05 31 33 SANYO 21 SBR 06 SCHNEIDER 05 06 29 30 31 SELECO 06 25 SHARP 18 Manufacturer Code SIEMENS 09 SINUDYNE 05 06 33 SONY 08 TELEFUNKEN...
Страница 10: ... Input socket 21 pin Scart socket To AC Mains socket RF Coaxial cable supplied Must be connected to watch TV channels even if 21 pin Scart cable is used to connect VCR to TV AC Mains lead supplied 21 Scart cable to AV1 not supplied Method 1 If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21 pin Scart cable then follow the steps below AV Connection If the TV set is equipped with a...
Страница 11: ... the above connections proceed to the Auto Setup page Page 12 Aerial Input socket o AC Input socket p AC Mains lead supplied S Video Output socket m Aerial Output socket x Audio Output sockets w Aerial not supplied Aerial lead not supplied Audio Input sockets Aerial Input socket S Video Input socket To AC Mains socket Audio cable not supplied RF Coaxial cable supplied S Video cable supplied TV wit...
Страница 12: ...TV using Method 1 3 or 4 follow the operations explained below Auto Setup Function The Auto Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations 1 Switch the TV on 2 Select the AV input on your TV 3 Set the VCR TV switch P to VCR 4 Press the POWER button 1 and the VCR s Auto Setup automatically starts and tunes all available TV stations This takes about 5 minutes 5 When the Auto Setup is c...
Страница 13: ...meric buttons 2 to change the RF output channel Enter a channel number which differs by 2 or 3 from the one initially set number For example as the original number is 38 enter 41 4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting Note When You Have Changed the RF Output Channel After changing the RF output channel to a different number be sure to retune your TV to the VCR s new RF output channel For ...
Страница 14: ...ay When loading cassette No 5 To select a programme on the inserted cassette and start playback see page 26 The cassette number and tape contents are not displayed for the following types of cassettes a New never used cassettes b Cassettes recorded on another VCR c Cassettes whose cassette number was deleted from the Library data d Certain other kinds of cassettes e Cassettes which do not have a p...
Страница 15: ...e Rewind button 8 in the stop mode To stop fast forwarding or rewinding press the Stop button 9 To briefly view the picture during fast forwarding or rewinding press and hold down the corresponding button You can also perform same operation by turning the Shuttle Ring clockwise or counterclockwise To Stop Playback Press the Stop button 9 Notes Cue review or slow playback will be automatically canc...
Страница 16: ...ack mode To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode Press the Stop button 9 To Rewind the Tape a Little to View the Same Scene Again Replay Function If you want to view the same scene again for example because you could not catch clearly what a person said simply press the REPLAY button 4 to rewind the tape a little from its present position and play it back again The direction in which the tape is rewoun...
Страница 17: ... recorded in the NTSC system and MESECAM system To Ensure a Stable and Shake Free Playback Picutre Quality TBC Function TBC stands for Time Base Corrector This function improves the horizontal shaking and the stable distortion in the vertical lines which tend to take place when tapes are played back When the TBC function is activated the TBC lamp is lit We recommend that you leave this function ac...
Страница 18: ... on Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected Set the VCR TV switch P to VCR Operations 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab As soon as the cassette is inserted the Cassette Number Check starts Wait a few moments until it is completed See page 14 If it has already been inserted press the POWER button 1 to turn the VCR on 2 Select the TV station us...
Страница 19: ...TR Recording Before the End Press the Stop button 9 To Record a VHS Tape with S VHS Quality S VHS Expansion Technology S VHS ET stands for Super VHS Expansion Technology This function allows recording and playback in S VHS picture quality on a normal VHS cassette Erasure prevention tab Adhesive tape Insert a VHS cassette and press the S VHS S VHS ET button _ so that the S VHS ET indicator is lit R...
Страница 20: ...llowing two operation methods Press the Cursor buttons 34 R to select either the left L or right R channel and individually adjust their audio recording level with the Cursor buttons 21 R Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select either the left L or right R channel and individually adjust their audio recording level with the Cursor buttons 21 R Example When the left L channel is selected Adjust...
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Страница 22: ...n C to select the corresponding cassette tape length The tape length is displayed on the VCR display On Screen Display Timer recording Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP Min ZDF 27 10 We 20 00 21 30 SP ON 90 jjjjj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jjj jjj jjjjj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jjj jjj jjjjj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jjj jjj jjjjj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jjj jjj jjjjj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jjj...
Страница 23: ...me brief picture distortion occurs at that point Condition for correct operation of the Auto SP LP Change function The tape length of the inserted cassette must be set correctly See page 44 To Activate the Auto SP LP Change Function In operation step 6 when programming a timer recording with the On Screen Display see page 21 or in operation step 4 when programming with the G code number see page 2...
Страница 24: ...ing lets you check how many programmes can be recorded by comparing with the remaining tape time in the VCR display The total time is calculated in the SP mode The total time cannot be calculated when setting Daily Weekly timer recording Timer recording Pos Start Stop SP Name DATE ON OFF LP Min ZDF 27 10 We 20 00 21 30 SP 90 ARD 30 10 Sa 19 00 20 00 LP 60 N3 Su 21 00 23 30 SP 150 ZDF Su Sa 17 30 1...
Страница 25: ... the list Before recording programmes make sure that the tape length is set correctly on the On Screen Display Otherwise the tape position bar of the Tape Library data does not display the actual tape position With some tapes the bar indication is not accurate See page 44 The VCR s power back up system protects the Tape Library data in the memory in case of a power failure and stores it for up to ...
Страница 26: ...recording When you select the Intro Jet Scan indication at the bottom of the On Screen Display and press the LIBRARY button M Intro Jet Scan starts See page 31 To Check the Cassette Number Again If the Cassette Number Check of a Cassette that Has a Cassette Number Did Not Work Correctly or If You Cancelled the Cassette Number Check Midway Rewind the tape to its beginning 1 Press the LIBRARY button...
Страница 27: ... desired programme is already in the VCR this operation step 5 is not necessary The Cassette Number Check starts immediately and the list of programmes disappears temporarily until the check is completed If the cassette number does not appear on the VCR display see page 14 6 Press the LIBRARY button M After the selected programme is found the list of Library contents menu disappears and playback s...
Страница 28: ...nd then enter the correct character If you have entered a full 22 characters you can skip operation step 7 07 After you have entered the title press the MENU button U New title is now selected 08 Press the Cursor button 4 R to select New category and then press the Cursor button 1 R Library for tape 1 Page 1 2 ARD 9 07 Th 20 01 00 A3 9 18 Th 20 01 00 A3 9 23 We 2 02 00 04 0 01 Ch 9 Sa 1 01 00 Titl...
Страница 29: ...elow are not necessary In this case start from operation step 3 1 Press the MENU button U and then press the Cursor buttons 341 R to select Tape Library and Library contents in this order 2 Press the OK button T 3 Press the Cursor buttons 21 R to search for the cassette whose Tape Library data you want to delete 4 When you have found the desired cassette press the CANCEL button 5 If you are sure t...
Страница 30: ...he cassette which you need to restore the Tape Library data appears Make a note of this cassette number 5 Insert the cassette which has the indicated cassette number The restoration of Library data now starts automatically It takes some time for this process to be completed If you insert a cassette with the wrong cassette number the following indication appears In this case the data cannot be comp...
Страница 31: ...se of these index signals to play back the beginning of each programme recorded on the cassette one after another at high speed This lets you quickly and easily check the contents of a cassette and find a desired programme Index signals are automatically recorded in the following cases When you start a recording by pressing the REC button J or REC OTR button e When a timer recording starts When yo...
Страница 32: ...e VCR picture on the TV Insert the cassette on which the assemble editing is to be performed and make sure that its erasure prevention tab is not broken out As soon as the cassette is inserted the Cassette Number Check starts Wait a few moments until it is completed See page 14 Set the VCR TV switch P to VCR Press the INPUT SELECT button 3 to select the AV Input external input A1 A2 or A3 accordin...
Страница 33: ...esired scenes press the Stop button 9 to finish recording To Change the Recording Time After step 1 or 3 press the INDEX L or INDEX K button K to change the recording time You can set any time between 3 and 20 seconds Hints If you connect a digital still camera use a camera equipped with the video output socket Use the cable supplied with the still camera to connect it For details also read the op...
Страница 34: ...ter displayed on the On Screen Display becomes 0 00 00 recording automatically stops and this VCR stops in the recording pause mode To edit additional scenes repeat operation steps 1 to 6 7 Press the Stop button 9 on this VCR to finish editing Hint If you want to change the audio recording level adjust it See page 20 Notes Insert editing cannot be performed on blank sections of a tape In such case...
Страница 35: ...ording pause mode 4 Start playback on the source unit so that you can hear the sound 5 When you reach the point from which you want to start audio dubbing press the PAUSE STILL button g on this VCR again to start recording the new sound or start your narration 6 At the point where you want to stop audio dubbing press the Stop button 9 to finish recording Hints The new sound is recorded on the norm...
Страница 36: ...ected 4 Press the PAUSE STILL button g at this position 5 Press the A DUB button a to switch the VCR over to the audio dubbing mode 6 Press the PAUSE STILL button g to start audio dubbing 7 After audio dubbing has been completed rewind the tape play it back and set Audio mode to MIX For details refer to page 47 8 Check if the audio dubbing was performed to your satisfaction The original sound and ...
Страница 37: ... When connecting a mono type movie camera or VCR to this VCR s front AV sockets connect to the L white audio socket Press the 3D DNR button f to turn 3D DNR function off so that 3D DNR lamp is not lit to ensure editing with optimal picture quality Recording unit this VCR Front Video movie camera Edit cable supplied Other VCR Rear Operations 1 Press the PAUSE STILL button g on this VCR and then use...
Страница 38: ...o Movie Camera This editing function makes it very easy to perform repeated assemble editing insert editing or audio dubbing as the connected source unit can also be controlled with this VCR s Shuttle Ring and Jog Dial Preparations First confirm that both recording and source units are connected to a AC mains socket Press the MENU button U and then use the Cursor buttons 3421 R to select Functions...
Страница 39: ...ustration below For the connection to the TV see pages 10 and 11 For details about the connection also read the operating instructions of the decoder or stereo amplifier Be sure to keep the VCR TV and decoder or stereo amplifier switched off until you have finished all connections For your safety do not connect or handle the equipment with wet hands To Connect the VCR to a Decoder Decoder here ref...
Страница 40: ...uning AUTO Decoder OFF Video system PAL Mono OFF Main menu Timer record Tape Library Display Tuning Clock Functions Language Manual Auto Setup Restart Shipping condition 4 Press the Cursor buttons 3421 R to select a programme 5 Press the OK button T to display the Manual Tuning menu 6 Press the Cursor buttons 3421 R to select the entry field for Name The character list appears 7 Use the Cursor but...
Страница 41: ... button T to display the list of tuned TV stations 4 Press the Cursor buttons 3421 R to select the pay TV station 5 Press the OK button T to display the Manual Tuning menu 6 Press the Cursor buttons 3421 R to select the entry field for Decoder 7 Press the Cursor buttons 34 R to select ON ON To preset pay TV stations OFF To preset normal TV stations 8 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting 9...
Страница 42: ...een 2 Press the Cursor buttons 3421 R to select Tuning and Manual in this order 3 Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV stations 4 Press the Cursor buttons 3421 R to select the TV station for which you want to change the type of video system 5 Press the OK button T to display the Manual Tuning menu 6 Press the Cursor buttons 3421 R to select the entry field for Video system 7 Press...
Страница 43: ...s the OK button T to prepare for resetting the VCR to the shipping condition 4 Press the OK button T two more times to actually change the settings back to the shipping condition To re tune the VCR disconnect and reconnect the AC Mains Cable Main menu Timer record Tape Library Display Tuning Clock Functions Language Manual Auto Setup Restart Shipping condition Auto Setup Auto Setup in progress ple...
Страница 44: ...ions that Can Be Displayed on the TV Screen with This Function At a press of the OSD DISPLAY button 5 the following indications appear on the TV screen 1 TV station name 2 Video system colour TV system 3 STEREO M1 and M2 Indicator When receiving a TV programme with the Stereo Bilingual or NICAM sound system the type of sound system in which it is broadcast is automatically indicated STEREO When re...
Страница 45: ...me Tape counter Remaining tape time Index Search One Touch Recording OTR Playback Off Timer Function Present time 17 24 31 Tape counter j2 35 47 Remaining tape time REMAIN 2 34 Index Search 5 02 One Touch Recording OTR OTR 60 Playback Off Timer Function 30 Notes If OSD is set to OFF none of the above indications appear None of the above indications appear during special playback During playback an...
Страница 46: ...Set the Colour TV System Used During Playback or Recording from an External Source 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen 2 Press the Cursor buttons 3421 R to select Functions and TV system in this order Then select the TV system field 3 Press the Cursor buttons 34 R to select the type of colour TV system AUTO PAL or MESECAM to be used during playback or during recordi...
Страница 47: ...re AUTO Remote VCR 1 Edit OFF Audio mode NORMAL S VHS P B AUTO NTSC P B PAL TV Timer record Tape Library Display Tuning Clock Functions Language To Set for One Touch Editing or Other Editing Modes 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen 2 Press the Cursor buttons 3421 R to select Functions and Edit in this order Then select the Edit field 3 Press the Cursor buttons 34 R...
Страница 48: ...nclude the setting 5 Press the EXIT button S to exit the On Screen Display To Play Back a Video Cassette Recorded in the NTSC Signal 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen 2 Press the Cursor buttons 3421 R to select Functions and NTSC P B and in this order Then select the NTSC P B field 3 Press the Cursor buttons 34 R to select the type of colour TV system to be used d...
Страница 49: ...w control function ensures that you always obtain the optimum picture quality so that you get the best picture automatically While the VCR is turned on the CVC indication c is always displayed to show that the Crystal View Control is activated 21 pin Scart Socket The 21 pin Scart socket transmits both input and output signals for picture and sound TVs equipped with the same type of socket can be c...
Страница 50: ...k picture is distorted when you record the tape in the EP mode using MESECAM system However this is not a malfunction We recommend PAL system for recording in the EP mode Before requesting service please check the following points On Screen Display Messages The error messages are given in brackets Please insert video tape You pressed the REC button J REC OTR button e the Play button I the Fast For...
Страница 51: ...with two layers of adhesive tape The playback picture of a recorded programme is distorted or no picture can be seen The aerial or aerial lead connection is defective Check the connections If the picture displayed on the TV is also distorted there is something wrong with the installation of the aerial No programme was recorded because the VCR is not tuned correctly Tune it correctly No programme w...
Страница 52: ...witch the VCR over to the slow playback mode and then adjust the tracking as explained above To Return to Auto Tracking Press the Channel buttons N I and J simultaneously If the Still Picture Scrolls Up or Down V Lock Adjustment If the still picture scrolls up or down perform the following operation During still playback keep the Channel button N I or J pressed until the picture stops scrolling Pr...
Страница 53: ...HONO j6 dBV more than 10 kohm Output Level AV1 AV2 j6 dBV less than 1 kohm AUDIO OUT PHONO j6 dBV less than 1 kohm Audio Track 1 track Normal mono only 2 channels Hi Fi sound stereo Video Horizontal Resolution Colour more than 240 lines VHS SP Colour more than 400 lines S VHS S VHS ET S Video socket SP Signal to Noise Ratio Video more than 45 dB S VHS SP DNR ON Dynamic Range Audio more than 90 dB ...
