Video cassette recorder nv-sv121 series (s-vhs, hi-fi); nv-hv61 series (hi-fi); nv-hv51 series (hi-fi); nv-mv21 series (mono) nv-mv16 series (mono) (32 pages)
Operating Instructions Video Cassette Recorder NV-MV21 Series Contents Warning and Important Information Controls and Components Connections Tuning the TV to Your VCR Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR Setting the Clock of Your VCR Settings Using the On Screen Display...
Note: • In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the VCR for at least 1 hour. This VCR is not equipped with a dew sensor. Press [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to switch the VCR from ON to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is...
TV Operation Only Panasonic TVs can be operated with the provided remote control. The settings for operating the TV with the remote control have already been made. No additional settings need to be performed. However, some Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using this remote control.
2 Enter the desired channel number (NZ21-69, AU28-69) by [Numeric] (3) or [Channel] (20). • Set the RF output channel of the VCR to [ss] (RF OFF) when the VCR is connected to the TV via the Audio/Video cable. Press [Channel] (20) to display [ss].
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Auto Tuning using the On Screen Display should be performed according to the following method if necessary. Preparations • Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. • Turn on the VCR and select any programme position except...
3 years. After 3 years, clock back up in the event of a power failure can only be guaranteed for maximum of 1 hour. Preparations • Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. • Turn on the VCR. Operations 1 Press [MENU] (9) to display the Main menu on the TV screen.
Clock # Counter # Remaining Tape Time # # NAVI CHECK indicator # Clock • The VCR is checking the programme information while the message [CHECKING DATA] is displayed. • When the message [DATA NOT FOUND] appears, the NAVI CHECK indicator cannot be displayed.
4 Press [MENU] (9) twice to exit the On Screen Display. Playback Preparations • Confirm that the VCR is on. • Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. • Insert a recorded video cassette. For Normal Playback: Press [PLAY] (8).
Keep [STOP] (12) pressed for at least 3 seconds. Recording Preparations • Confirm that the VCR is on. • Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. Operations 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.
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• The recording pause mode will be automatically cancelled after 5 minutes and return to the stop mode. • The tape recorded in the EP mode on this VCR cannot be played back on the other VCR without EP mode function.
[STOP] (12) to finish recording. Note: • If you leave the VCR in the recording pause mode for more than 5 minutes in step 3 or 6, the VCR automatically switches over to stop mode to protect the video heads.
Preparations • The VCR must be turned on, or in timer recording standby mode. • Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. • Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. • Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set, refer to page 7.
Preparations • The VCR must be turned on, or in timer recording standby mode. • Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. • Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. 1 Press [I-TIMER] (24) to display the menu for Intelligent Timer on the TV screen.
• The tape length of the inserted cassette must be set correctly. (See page 8.) • The VCR must not be in the timer recording standby mode. • A programme at least 15 minutes must be recorded on the tape.
• When you press [REC] (15) on the remote control during recording. Conditions for correct operation of the Index search function: • The VCR must be in the stop mode or in the playback mode. • Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least 5 minutes long. Preparations •...
#Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 5. • The video heads are clogged or worn. #Consult your dealer for further advice. #Consult Panasonic Customer Care Centre for advice on 132600. (For Australia) • The playback picture is distorted when using an E300 type video cassette that was recorded in the LP or EP mode.
• If you play back a cassette that was recorded on another VCR, the picture quality may be inferior and it may be necessary to adjust the tracking. Also, on some TVs, the picture may shake and down in the special playback functions.