NV-HV55 - Lecteur vidéo cassette PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Type	Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
Brand	Panasonic
Model	NV-HV55
Power Supply	220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (Operation)	18 W
Power Consumption (Power Save)	3 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 x 87 x 282 mm
Weight	3.5 kg
Tape Speeds	SP, LP, EP
Video System	PAL
Audio System	Hi-Fi stereo (2 heads)
Video Heads	4 heads (Super Ferrite Head)
Remote Control	Multifunctional (VCR and Panasonic TV)
Special Features	CVC Super, 3D DNR, ShowView, Intelligent Timer, JET SEARCH
Recording	Timer recording (up to 16 programs, 1 month), VPS/PDC, external control
Connections	SCART (AV1, AV2), RF coaxial in/out, audio out (L/R)
Accessories Included	Remote control unit, AC mains lead

Frequently Asked Questions - NV-HV55 PANASONIC

Why is the VCR not turning on?

Check that the AC mains lead is properly connected to the unit and a working wall outlet. Ensure the power cord is not damaged. If the unit still does not power on, it may require service.

How do I improve a poor playback picture?

Press the TRACKING buttons (+ or -) on the remote to manually adjust. Press both + and - together to activate automatic tracking. Also ensure the video heads are clean; dirty heads can cause picture issues.

The remote control is not working. What should I do?

Check the batteries (type AA/UM3/R6) and replace if weak. Ensure there are no obstacles between the remote and the VCR, and the distance is within 7 meters. Also verify the remote is set to VCR mode (not TV).

How do I set up a timer recording?

Press PROG/CHECK, then use the cursor keys to enter the station, date, start/stop times, and tape speed. Press ENTER to save. Finally, press TIMER to activate the timer mode. The VCR symbol will appear on the display.

Why does the recorded program start or end at the wrong time?

Use the VPS/PDC function if the station transmits these signals. Set VPS/PDC to ON and program the exact start time from the TV magazine. If the station does not support VPS/PDC, set it to OFF and add extra time to the recording window.

How can I play back an NTSC video cassette?

The NV-HV55 does not support NTSC playback (according to specifications). Only PAL cassettes can be played back. If you have an NTSC tape, it cannot be viewed on this model.

The VCR display is dark or off. How to fix?

Check the Power Save setting in the Others menu. If Power Save is ON, the display will be off in standby. Set it to OFF to keep the display on (or DIMMED for dimmed light).

How do I erase a video cassette?

Insert the cassette and press the QUICK ERASE button on the front panel. It takes about 30 minutes to fully erase an E-180 cassette. This ensures a clean recording without residual signals.

Can I record from an external device like a satellite receiver?

Yes. Connect the external device to the AV2 (DECODER/EXT) socket via SCART. In the Others menu, set AV2 to EXT and EXT LINK to 2 (or 1 depending on the receiver). Press EXT LINK to start recording standby.

The unit makes unusual noise during fast winding. Is it normal?

Yes, it is normal. The transport mechanism produces some noise when winding the tape forward or backward quickly. This is not a sign of malfunction.

USER MANUAL NV-HV55 PANASONIC

NV-HV60 Series (Hi-Fi) / NV-HV65 Series (Hi-Fi) NV-HV55 Series (Hi-Fi) / NV-HV50 Series (Hi-Fi) NV-MV20 Series (Mono) / NV-MV15 Series (Mono)

PAL

NV-SV120 Series (S-VHS, Hi-Fi) S VHS 625 VHS PAL

Operating Instructions

Contents page

Precautions 2
Warning 3
Remote control functions 4 - 5
Front Panel 6
Rear Panel 7
Connections / Settings 8
Auto Setup 9
Recording	10
Timer recording
Automatic SP/LP selection	11
VPS/PDC function	11
Timer recording	12-13
ShowView	14
INTELLIGENT TIMER	15
General functions	16-17
Menu Overview	18
Manual Setup
Setting a new Channel	19
Changing the name of TV stations	20
Changing the order of TV stations	20
Creating a new station table	21
Shipping condition, factory defaults	21
Menu Others	22-23
Decoder	24
External recording control	25
Amplifier, NICAM sound system	26
NTSC playback	26
Batteries, Cassette erasure protection	27
Before requesting service	28-29
Specifications	30-31
Index	32

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Precautions

Voltage: Only use power sources complying with the specifications (220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz). You may otherwise overload the unit and cause fire. Do not use DC power sources. Check the source carefully when setting up the unit on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection: Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock.

Service: Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If the sound fails, the display is off, smoke escapes from the unit or any other problem occurs that is not described in these operating instructions, disconnect the power supply and contact your dealer or an authorised aftersales service centre.

Accessories Included (Remote control unit depends on the model)

Warning

NORSK

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

ADVARSEL:

FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK ST∅T ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, SLIK SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.

CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

ADVARSEL!

• APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET STED HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER UTILSTREKKELIGE. S∅RG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.
• APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÄPNINGER MÅ IKKE DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER, GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.
• PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS, OPPÅ APPARATET.
• BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR MILJ∅ET.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

Remote control functions

Some Panasonic TV sets accept control signals from the video recorder's remote control unit. In the table, the TV buttons are marked with 'TV', the video recorder buttons with 'VCR'.

Control menu

	OSD menu selection buttons.	VCR
MENU	Displays the menu.	VCR
EXIT	Quits a menu.	VCR
ENTER	Selects or saves a setting.	VCR

Playback functions

	Playback	VCR
	Fast winding / Forward and backward searchGoes from Stop into Fast Forward or Fast Rewind mode.Starts the search for a frame during playback. Press button twice to increase the speed of search (JET SEARCH).Press the Playback button ▶ to quit the Search mode.The unit keeps searching while the button is pressed.	VCRP.17
	PressStopto stop recording, playing back or winding.To eject a cassette: Press button for more than 3 seconds.	VCR
	Still Playback: In Playback mode.Press button again or press the Playback button ▶ to quit.Slow Playback: Press for more than 2 seconds while in Playback mode. Press the Playback button to quit ▶.	VCRP.17

	Stand-by/on switch ⒽIPress to switch the unit from on to stand-by mode or vice versa. In stand-by mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.	VCR TV
	Activates the recording timer for externally controlled recording.	VCR P.25
	Toggles between TV reception and video playback channel.	VCR TV
	Changes the screen format.
	Toggles between TV reception and video text reception.	TV
	Selects a programme memory location and inputs the ShowView number. Example: 18= ↗ 1 8	VCR TV
	Selects the TV set's AV port.	TV
	Channel selectorTracking control of disturbed VCR image.	VCR TV
[0K2T]	Volume control.	TV
	Toggles between AV inputs A1, A2 and A3.	VCR
	Finds the start of a programme.	VCR P.16
	Displays the ShowView menu.	VCR P.14
	Plays back programmed recordings.	VCR P.13

	Audio mode	VCR P. 16
	Record	VCR P. 10
	TV : Selects the AV input and navigates in the teletext menu.VCR: Menu entries.	VCR TV
	Displays the Timer menu.	VCR P. 12
	Controls the beginning and end of a recording session by a special signal.	VCR P. 11
	Sets the tape speed.	VCR P. 10
	Activates the recording timer.	VCR P. 12
	Defines programmes transmitted to the same program memory location at the same time.	VCR P. 15
	Switches the unit into stand-by mode after the set time of recording, playback or in Stop mode.	VCR P. 17
	Press the button repeatedly to display the time, tape counter or remaining tape.	VCR P. 10
RE	RESET : Resets the counter to 0:00.00.CANCEL: Clears an entry you made.	VCR
	VCR / TV switch	VCR TV

Front Panel

NV-HV60, NV-HV65, NV-HV55, NV-HV50, NV-MV20, NV-MV15

NV-SV120

CVC Super

The CVC function provides a picture of perfect quality. The picture is automatically rendered as clear and sharp as possible.

3D DNR

To ensure high playback picture quality with less noise.

Rear Panel

AC IN\~ = Power supply

SECTEUR\~

AV2 (DECODER/DECODEUR/EXT)

AV1 (TV)

L/G = AUDIO output left channel

R/D = AUDIO output right channel

IN/ = Antenna input

ENT

OUT/ = Antenna output

SORTIE

NV-SV120

NV-HV60, NV-HV65, NV-HV55

NV-HV50EC

NV-MV20, NV-MV15, NV-HV50EG

Connections / Settings

Connect all the cables as shown in the illustration, then connect the AC Mains lead (part of the package) to an AC wall outlet.

To be able to receive TV programmes it is mandatory to connect the RF-Coaxial Cable even if the video recorder is connected by a 21-pin scart cable.

If you decide to just use the RF-Coaxial Cable to connect the TV set you must adjust the video output channel with the TV set's input channel.

• Switch on the video recorder
• Press the MENU button for approx. 7 seconds. The preset channel appears on the display.
• Tune the TV set until the test pattern appears. If there is any interference select another channel for the TV set and video recorder.
• Press the CH button to change the channel (e.g. to 39).
• Tune the TV set until the test pattern appears.
• Press ENTER to confirm.

Auto Setup

Country
Belgien	Italia	Sverige
Belgique	Nederland	Schweiz
België	Norge	Suisse
Danmark	Österreich	Svizzera
España	Deutschland	others
Ελλάδα	Portugal
France	Suomi

Clock set

AUTO

Time : 12:00:00

Date : 11. 6.03

◄►:select ENTER : accessMENUm : exit

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The VCR starts the automatic tuning.

(The search will take approx. 5 minutes to be completed.)

• Switch on the video recorder. The Country menu will be displayed.
• Select a country.
• ENTER

If the Country menu does not appear after switching on you can restart Automatic Tuning (page 21). You can afterwards set date and time either automatically or manually.

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Manually setting Time / Date

• AUTO - MANUAL ◀
- ENTER
- Set Time and Date ◀▶▲▼, ▶
- ENTER
- Press MENU to return to the Menu screen.
* Mind that a wrong date or time will influence the programmed recording of TV programmes (don't forget to change summer- and wintertime).

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After running the automatic tuning, you must manually set the date and time.

• Set Time and Date ◀▶▲▼, ▶
• ENTER

Recording

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Set the TV set to the video channel and insert a cassette into the video recorder; make sure that the cassette's protection tab is still in.

• Select a channel to record from.
  Select the AV channel if you are recording via the 21-pin scart cable.
• Press REstart recording.
• Press the Stop button ■to stop recording.

- To pause recording: III/) The function will switch itself off after approx. 5 minutes to protect the video heads.

• To resume recording:

* Recordings in the S-VHS or S-VHS ET REC mode are supported by the PAL TV system only. (Only SV120, page 23)

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OSD/DISPLAY

Tape Remain counter/indicator

The display of the video recorder shows: time - counter - tape remain. The start of a cassette is indicated as ----.

- Press OSD/DISPLAYed. RE'

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SP/LP/EP

• Prior to starting the recording session, press SP/LP/EP to set the tape speed.
  SP : normal recording time - optimal picture quality
  LP : double recording time - simple picture quality
  EP : triple recording time - reduced picture quality

* When you play back LP or EP recordings, some cassettes (e.g. E-300 type) may produce interference. This is not indicative of a malfunction.

Timer recording

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MV20 MV1

Automatic

selectionSP/LP

A: If, at the beginning of a timer programme, there is not enough tape remain to complete it, the SP/LP function will automatically run the tape at LP speed. This ensures that the entire programme will be recorded. If the LP mode is not enough to 'stretch' the remaining tape to fit you will not be able to record all of the TV programmes.

* It is not possible to automatically activate the EP mode.

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HV50 MV

VPS/PDC function

This setting defines how a special signal controls the beginning and end of a recording session. If a TV programme begins or ends earlier or later than planned, this function synchronises the beginning and end of the recording session with the actual beginning and end of the TV programme.

ON : The station transmits VPS/PDC signals. You must set the timer to the time specified in the TV magazines. Use the special VPS time the TV magazine may indicate.

- - - : The station does not transmit VPS/PDC signals. Try to set the start and stop times such that the entire film can be recorded even if a programme begins or ends earlier or later than planned.

Timer recording

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PROG/CHECK

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.

• PROG/CHECK
- ENTER

Use the cursor keys or to make the next entries.

• Select a station ▲▼, ▶ or press CH
• Set the date, week or day of week ▲▼ ▶r press DATE
• Enter the start time: ▲▼ ▶r press ON
• Enter the stop time: ▲▼ ▶r press OFF Keep the buttons pressed to change the time in 30-minute steps.

- Set the tape speed: A (Automatic), SP, LP, EP ▲▼, ▶ (does not apply to MV20, MV15)

- Press ▲▼ or the VPS/PDC button to change the VPS/PDC setting (does not apply to HV50, MV15).

- Press ENTER to save the timer programme.

- Repeat these steps for further recordings you may wish to programme.

- Press TIMER to activate the recorder's timer mode. Ensure that the video recorder symbol ⏻ is displayed.

* Do not forget to verify that there is enough tape remain. The length of the recording must not exceed the time remain on the video cassette.

Timer recording

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Quitting the timer mode

- Press TIMER, the video recorder symbol ⏻ turns off. You can now play back a cassette or make a manual recording. Press TIMER again to reactivate the timer program you entered previously.

Displays the timer programmes for verifications (button on the unit only) Repeatedly press the button to view the details of the timer programmes on the video recorder's display panel.

Checking the timer programme

- Press PROG/CHECK, the Timer Recording menu will appear. - Press PROG/CHECK again or EXIT to quit the menu.

Changing or cancelling a timer programme

• Press PROG/CHECK to display the Timer Recording menu.
• Press ▲▼ select the entry you wish to edit.
• ENTER
  • To change the entries: ◀▶▲▼
• ENTER
• Press RESET/CANCEL to cancel the timer programme.

Playing back programmed recordings

The unit will rewind to the beginning of the programmed recording and automatically start playing it back.

* You can also play back programmed recordings manually.

ShowView

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• Press the ShowView button.
• Enter the ShowView number (press ◀ to correct any mistakes)
• ENTER

The Timer recording screen is displayed.

• Press TIMER to activate the timer mode.
  Ensure that the video recorder symbol ⏻ is displayed.

If the unit fails to automatically detect the station press ▲▼ or CH to enter it manually. The video recorder will store the information so that you will not have to enter it again later.

Editing the Timer recording data

• ENTER
• Select a station ▲▼,► or press CH
• Set the date, week or day of week ▲▼, ▶ or press DATE
• Enter the start time: ▲▼, ▶ or press ON
• Enter the stop time: ▲▼, ▶ or press OFF
• Set the tape speed: A (Automatic), SP, LP, EP ▲▼, ▶ (does not apply to MV20)

- ENTER

- Press TIMER to activate the timer mode.

* ShowView is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The ShowView system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

INTELLIGENT TIMER

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I-TIMER

This function makes it easier for you to time the recording of programmes transmitted by the same station at the same time but on different days. You can fully modify the programmes once they have been transferred to the Timer recording menu. The INTELLIGENT TIMER menu lists the information of the last 5 timer programmes.

To use the INTELLIGENT TIMER function you must first programme at least one normal timer programme.

Pos Date Start Stop VPS PDC

1 ARD 25/10 10:30 11:30 SP ON
1 ARD 25/10 18:3019:30 SP OFF
2 ZDF 25/10 12:30 13:30 A ON

I:select : store TIMER ENTER : edit : unlock : lock

CANDETE : exit EXIT

Pos Date Start Stop VPS PDC

The oldest programmes will be cancelled automatically.

- Press RESET/CANCEL to cancel a programme.

• To protect the data press, the symbol is displayed.
• To unprotect the data press

Editing a programme

• Press I-TIMER.
• Press or I-TIMER to select a programme.
• Press ENTER to display the Timer recording screen.
  • To change any of the data press
• Press ENTER to store a change.
• Press TIMER to activate the timer mode.

General functions

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Repeat playback

The video recorder repeats playback from beginning to the end of the recording.

• In Stop or Playback mode, press the Playback button▶ for longer than 5 seconds. The video recorder displays an 'R'.
• Press Stop ■ to stop playing back.

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AUDIO settings

At each press of the AUDIO button, the selected sound output is indicated with L (Left) and R(Right).

Stereo : Display: LR

Left channel : Display: L -

Right channel : Display: - R

Mono : Display: - -

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Finding the start of a recording

Quickly finds the start of a recording during playback or in Stop mode.

• Fast forward / ◀ Rewind
  Every time you press the button (max. 20 times) the video recorder will find the start of the next recording. Playback will start automatically.

- Press Stop ■ to exit the Search function.

General functions

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Forward/backward search, JET SEARCH, still playback, slow playback

To protect the video heads, the unit automatically quits the Forward/Backward search, JET SEARCH, Still Playback, Slow Playback functions after 5-10 minutes. Interference and motor noise are not indicative of a malfunction.

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Erasing a cassette

Press the QUICK ERASE button on the unit to remove all recordings from a cassette. It takes approx. 30 minutes to erase an E-180 cassette. Erasing avoids problems that may occur at the beginning and end of a recording taken straight over an existing one.

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Limiting the recording and playback time

Switches the unit into stand-by mode after the set time of recording, playback or in Stop mode.

Press the button repeatedly to extend the switch-off time from 30 to 60, 120, 180 or 240 minutes. The timer setting appears on the display of the video recorder.

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3D DNR, 3-Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction

Press the 3D DNR button on the unit to activate the function.

The setting of this function is displayed on the TV screen.

Menu Overview

EXIT

The cursor keys of the remote control unit ◀◀◀◀▼ you to move between menus and to change settings.

• Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
• Select an entry by pressing ▲▼
• ENTER

The selected menu is displayed.

• Select the item you wish to edit ▲▼
• ENTER
• Make the changes as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions.
• Press MENU to return to the previous menu.
• Press EXIT to quit the menu.

Manual Setup

EXIT

Options available for fine-tuning the channels (Not every model supports all of the functions.)

Setting a new Channel

• Tuning ▼
• ENTER
• Manual
• ENTER
• Select a free line down the list ◀▶▲▼

• ENTER

• Press ◀ or the numeric keys to enter the channel number.
  Channel tuning will start. Wait until the desired station has been set.
  'Fine tuning' may help to minimise any interference.

• Press MENU to return to the Tuning screen.

Pos		Station position setting.
Name		Station name setting.
Channel		Channel setting.
Fine tuning	AUTO / MAN.	Fine-tuning of disturbed picture.
Decoder	ON / OFF	If a decoder is attached.
Video System	AUTO / PAL / MESECAM	TV system set-up.
Mono	ON / OFF	Stereo-to-mono toggle.

Manual Setup

Changing the name of TV stations

• Tuning ▼
• ENTER
• Manual
• ENTER
• Select a TV station ◀▶▲▼
• ENTER

- Select the Name entry ◀.

The cursor will mark the first letter ARD.

• Change that letter ▲▼
• Next letter ▶, ARD
• MENU

The new name will be stored in the station table.

Changing the order of TV stations or deleting a station

• Tuning ▼
• ENTER
• Manual
• ENTER
• B /Green, an arrow at the left edge indicates which field has been selected.
• You can now move the station to any other location ◀▲▼.
• ENTER
  • A /Red to delete the station.

Manual Setup

Creating a new station table

- Tuning ▼

- ENTER

- Auto Setup ▼

- ENTER

The Country menu will be displayed.

- Select a country ◀▶▲▼

- ENTER

The Auto Setup menu will be displayed.

The Automatic Tuning will start.

Shipping condition / restoring factory defaults

- Tuning ▼

- ENTER

- Shipping condition ▼

- ENTER

* To restore the factory defaults (shipping condition) briefly unplug the AC Mains lead.

Menu Others

SV120

Others 1/2
Tape length: AUTO ( E-240)
AV2 :	DECODER
AV2 IN:VIDEO
AV1 OUT:VIDEO
TV system: AUTO
S-VHS playback: AUTO
OSD :	4:3
: select
MENU: return EXIT: exit

HV60/55/65 HV50EC

Others	1 / 2
Tape length : AUTO( E-240)
AV2	: DECODER
TV system : AUTO
SQPB : AUTO
OSD	: 4:3
Power save : OFF
VCR display : ON

MV15 MV20 HV50EG

Others	1 / 2
Tape length: AUTO( E-240)
TV system: AUTO
SQPB: AUTO
OSD :	4:3
Power save: OFF
VCR display: ON
EXT LINK: 2

Tape length	Sets the tape length of the cassette you use.AUTO ( ◀E - 240), E - 195, E - 260, E - 300
AV2	Selects the type of external unit connected to the video recorder's AV2 outlet.DECODER: If a decoder is connected.EXT : If another video recorder or satellite receiver is connected.
AV2 IN	Allows you to record the S-Video signal of an external unit connected to the video recorder's AV2 outlet.VIDEO : If the unit does not support S-VIDEO.S-VIDEO : If the unit support S-VIDEO.To connect use a 21-pin scart cable.
AV1 OUT	VIDEO : Video signal via the 21-pin scart cable.S-VIDEO : S-Video signal via the 21-pin scart cable.
TV system	AUTO : Automatically detects PAL or MESECAM.PAL : If you are using the PAL system.MESECAM: If you are using the MESECAM system.
S-VHS playback	AUTO : The VCR automatically detects the type of recordingON : Plays back S-VHS format cassettes in the S-VHS format.OFF : Plays back cassettes recorded in VHS format only.
OSD	4:3 : Displays appear at the edge of the screen (displays not visible on 16:9 format screens).WIDE : Displays appear at the edge of the screen (displays appear in the middle on 4:3 format screens).OFF : No on-screen displays
SQPB	AUTO : The VCR automatically detects the type of recording.ON : Plays back S-VHS format cassettes in quasi S-VHS format.OFF : Plays back cassettes recorded in VHS format only.

Menu Others

SV120

Others	2 / 2
Power save : OFF
VCR display : DIMMED
S-VHS REC : ON
S-VHS ET REC : OFF
EXT LINK : 2

HV60/55/65 HV50EC

Others 2/2

EXT LINK: 2

: selectMENU: return Extexit

Press ▲▼o display the 2nd screen.

Power save(only in stand-by mode)	ON : The video recorder's display unit is off. In Power Save mode, you cannot change the VCR display setting.OFF : Factory setting; you can change the VCR display setting.
VCR display(only in stand-by mode)	Available only if the unit is not in Power save mode.DIMMED : The video recorder's display is dimmed.ON : The video recorder's display unit is on at normal brightness.
S-VHS REC	In conjunction with the PAL TV system only.ON : For S-VHS format recordings on a S-VHS type cassette.OFF : For VHS format recordings on a S-VHS type cassette.
S-VHS ET RECLn SP mode only	In conjunction with the PAL TV system only.ON : Takes recordings at a higher picture quality on VHS-HG cassettes.OFF : Takes standard quality recordings.
EXT LINK	2 : External recording control by satellite receivers or digital receivers (video signal).1 : For digital receivers transmitting a special recording control signal, e.g. the F.U.N. receiver (TU-DSF31).

Decoder

Others
Tape length	AUTO(←E - 240)
AV2	DECODER
AV2 IN	VIDEO
AV1 OUT	VIDEO
TV system	AUTO
S-VHS playback	AUTO
OSD	4:3

Tuning
Pos	Name	Ch	Pos	Name	Ch
1	ARD 7		6	VOX	8
2	ZDF 4		7	PRO7	95
3	N3 2		8	RTL2	85
4	RTL 12		9	PREM	97
5	SAT1 13		10	S-RT	98

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Connecting a decoder

Use a 21-pin scart cable to connect the decoder to the video recorder's AV2 socket.

• Others ▼
• Set AV2 to DECODER▼

This setting does not allow you to change option AV2 IN.

- Press MENU to return to the Menu screen.

DECODER : If a decoder is connected.

EXT : If an external unit is connected, e.g. a second recorder or satellite receiver.

Setting the channel to Decoder

• Tuning▼
  • ENTER
• Manual
• ENTER
• Select a coded channel ▲▼
• ENTER
• Set Decoder to ON ▼, ◀
• Press MENU to return to the station table.

External recording control

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External recording control

• Others ▼
• Select EXT LINK 2 or 1
• Press MENU to return to the Menu screen.

EXT LINK 2: External recording control of some satellite- or digital receivers (video signal).

EXT LINK 1: For digital receivers transmitting a special recording control signal, e.g. the F.U.N. receiver (TU-DSF31).

1 NV-SV120, NV-HV60, NV-HV65, NV-HV55, NV-HV50EC
2 NV-MV20, NV-MV15, NV-HV50EG

- Press EXT LINK to activate the recorder's recording stand-by mode. The video recorder will record all video output transmitted by the satellite-or digital receiver.

The following screen will be shown if you selected EXT LINK 2:

EXT LINK recording in progress ENTER: yes EXT LINK :cancel

• Press ENTER to hide the message.
• Press EXT LINK to stop recording.
  * Be sure that the timer programs stored by your video recorder do not overlap the ones of the satellite or digital receiver.

Amplifier

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Connect an amplifier

Use an audio cable to connect your video recorder to a stereo amplifier. Left = white (L/G) Right = red (R/D) If you have a scart adapter cable you can also connect the video recorder's AV socket to an amplifier.

NICAM sound system

EXIT

NTSC playback

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Select Mono: ON to record mono sound on the Hi-Fi-Audio tracks of the video recorder or if the quality of stereo sound reception is bad.

• Tuning ▼
• ENTER
• Manual
• ENTER
• Select a channel ◀▶▲▼
• ENTER
• Mono to ON or OFF

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Playing back NTSC video cassettes

You can play back NTSC video cassettes for viewing on a PAL system (PAL 60) TV set. You cannot record on or copy video cassettes to NTSC-format cassettes.

Illustration of a screwdriver pressing down on a mechanical component (no text or symbols)

Inserting batteries into the remote control unit:

The batteries last for about a year, depending on how often you use the RC unit.

• Do not mix old with new batteries or batteries of different types.
• Only use batteries without any harmful substances (such as lead, cadmium, mercury).
• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
• Remove the batteries if the remote control unit will remain unused for longer periods of time.
• Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries.
• Immediately remove used-up batteries and replace with batteries of type AA, UM3 or R6.
• Be sure to put in the batteries the right way round (+and -).

Dispose of batteries, packaging material and the unit according to statutory regulations.

They must not be thrown into the household refuse.

Cassette erasure protection

Break out the erasure protection tab to protect the cassette against accidental erasure of recordings you wish to keep. Stick adhesive tape over the gap if you wish to re-record a protected cassette.

Before requesting service

Manual correction of a bad picture:	·If you notice interference or a shift of the picture during normal, still or slow motion playback, press the TRACKN4dsV+LOCK to correct the picture.·Press + and - together to actuate automatic correction. Some video cassettes do not support tracking control. This is not indicative of a malfunction.
The display of the VCR does not light up:	·Verify that the AC mains lead is properly attached.·Check your tting (page 23).Power save se
The display of the VCR is on but the unit does not respond to any input:	·There is an active timer programme. Press the TIMER button to deactivate it.
Noise from the transport mechanism:	·The unit's transport mechanism produces some noise when winding the tape fast forward or backward. This is not indicative of a malfunction.
The automatic clock does not set correctly:	·Set Clock set to AUTO (page 9).·Set Time and Date manually if the unit does not find a station emitting the time signal.·Check your Power save setting (page 23).

Before requesting service

Bad picture or sound:	The use of E-300 cassettes may cause problems if the recordings were taken at slow tape speeds (LP or EP).Check the settings for PAL, MESECAM (page 22), NTSC (page 26).Verify that the aerial and/or scart cables are attached and work properly.Check the SQPB setting for S-VHS cassettes (page 22).Faulty recordings taken at slow tape speed (EP) in MESECAM are not indicative of a malfunction.Please contact your service technician if the video heads are dirty or worn out.Having a technical service shop clean the video heads is not covered by the guarantee.
The remote control unit does not work properly:	Check the distance between the RC unit and the VCR (max. 7 metres).Check the batteries in the remote control unit (page 27).
The recording functions do not work properly:	If crashes on the unit, check if the protection tab of the video cassette is still in.Check the Check (page 9).Check the start and stop time of the timer programme (page 12).Check if the TIMER has been pressed to put the unit into timer mode after programming a recording (page 12).Check the start and stop time of a VERSDING (page 11).

Please contact our aftersales service if you fail to remove problems yourself (see the Guarantee Information)

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on the back of the unit. Please note them and keep for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

Specifications

	SV120	HV60 HV65		HV55	HV50 MV20 MV15
Power consumption
Power consumption in operation	20W 18W		18W 18W	18W 16W	16W
in Power save	3W	3W 3W	3W 3W			3W 3W
Playback functions
Video TV system	PAL	PAL	PAL	PAL	PAL	PAL	PAL
NTSC Playback on PAL TV	X	X	X	-	-	X	-
Record/ Playback time	SP/LP/EP	SP/LP/EP	SP/LP/EP	SP/LP/EP	SP/LP/EP	SP	SP
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)	-	X	X	X	X	X	X
S-VHS	X	-	-	-	-	-	-
S-VHS ET	X	-	-	-	-	-	-

This equipment complies with European conformity requirements, in accordance with the conditions of electromagnetic compatibility and product safety.

This equipment complies with the requirements of protection class 2.

This equipment complies with the safety requirements of the VDE. (German Association of Electrical Engineers)

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Power supply	220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Controls	multifunctional remote control (VCR and Panasonic TV) / VCR direct controls (main functions)
Video and Audio heads (helical scanning system)Tape speedRecord and playback time (E-240 cassette) SP:Fast forward or fast rewind time (E-180 cassette)	4 heads (Super Ferrite Head) / 2 heads Hi-Fi, Mono: 2 headsSP: 23.39 mm/s , LP: 11.7 mm/s240 min, LP: 480 minapprox. 60 s
Video TV Colour systemVideo input and output levelRF modulated UHF channel (21-69), 75 Ohm	PAL colour signal1.0 V peak-to-peak, 75 Ohm, terminated
Audio Input levelAudio Output level -6 dBV, less than 1 kOhm	-6 dBV, more than 10 kOhm
Horizontal resolution (colour)Signal-to-noise ratio video (colour) more than 43 dB (SP)Signal-to-noise ratio audioDynamic range audioAudio frequency response	more than 240 lines (VHS, SP), 400 lines (S-VHS/ S-VHS-ET, SP)more than 43 dB (SP, normal)more than 90 dB (Hi-Fi sound tracks)80 Hz to 8 kHz (SP, normal)20 Hz to 20 kHz (Hi-Fi sound tracks)
Operating temperature / humidity	5°C to 40°C / 35-80% relative humidity
Weight and Dimensions (approximate value)	3.5 kg / 430 (width) x 87 (height) x 282 mm (depth)

* These specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index

	Page	Page Page
3D DNR 6,17 MESECAM 22,29		Tape length 22
AC mains lead protection 2 NICAM 26 Tape speed 5,10Antenna IN/OUT 7 NTSC 26,29 Time 9,28,29AUDIO 5,16 TIMER CHECK		6,13
AUDIO output	7	OFF TIMER	5,17
AV LINK	5	OSD	22
AV1 OUT	22	TV system	22
AV1(TV)	7	PAL	22,29
AV2	22,24	Power save	23,28
AV2 IN	22	Power supply	7
AV2(DECODER)	7	VIDEO output	7
		QUICK ERASE	17
Channel 8,19,24 VOLUME		5
Country	9	Remote	4,5
CVC Super	6	RF-Coaxial Cable	8
Date	9,28,29	Satellite Receiver	22,23,25
DECODER	22,24	Scart Cable	8,10,24,29
Digital Receiver	23,25	Screen format	5
		Service	2
Erasure protection	10,27,29	ShowView	5,14
EXT	22,24	Slow playback	4,17
EXT LINK	5,23,25	SQPB	22,29
		Still playback	4,17
Factory defaults	21	S-VHS ET REC	23
		S-VHS playback	22
INDEX	16	S-VHS REC	23
INTELLIGENT TIMER	15	S-VIDEO 22
		S-VIDEO output	7
JET SEARCH	4,17

Tape remain 5,10