Panasonic NVHS960ECS User Manual

VQT8880Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,please read these instructions completely.Video Cassette RecorderNV-HS960 SeriesOp

10Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with theQ Link FunctionConnections and preparations for a TV equipped with the “Q Link”°1 function and

11Connecting and Setting UpPreset Download FunctionThe Preset Download function automatically copies the tuningposition of all available TV stations i

12Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped with theQ Link FunctionAerial (not supplied)Aerial lead(not supplied)TV (not supplied)Aerial Input

13Connecting and Setting UpConnecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with theS-Video SocketConnections and preparations for a TV with S-Video sock

14TuningPos Name Ch1 ARD 12 ZDF 23N3 194 HR3 265 BR3 186 RB3 37 SFB3 368SW3 299 WDR3 1710 MDR3 32Pos Name Ch11 ORB 3512 RTL+ 413 SAT1 51

15Connecting and Setting UpIf you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 2,follow the operations explained below.To be able to watch the VCR pic

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17PlaybackPlaybackPreparations≥ Confirm that the VCR is on.≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel isselected.≥ Insert a recorded vide

18≥ Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication inthe following order:To Stop Midway:Press the Stop button 9.To Play Back NTSC Video Casset

19RecordingTo Ensure High Playback PictureQuality (3D DNR Function)To activate the 3-Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction(3D DNR) function, press the 3

2Dear CustomerMay we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder.We would particularly advise that you ca

20To Immediately Record the SameTV Programme That You AreViewing on the TV(Direct TV Recording)This function allows you to immediately start recording

21RecordingTo Select the Recording Durationand Perform Timer Recording(OTR Recording)OTR means One-Touch Recording and is called this way,because you

22To Manually Adjust the Audio RecordingLevelThis VCR adjusts the recording level automatically to preventsound distortion due to excessive peaks.Howe

23Timer RecordingTimer RecordingThis function lets you programme the VCR for unattendedautomatic recording of desired TV programmes when you arenot at

246 Press the OK button T again to conclude thesettings.≥ To programme additionaltimer recordings, repeatoperation steps 1–6.7 Press the TIMER REC but

25Timer RecordingOther Timer Recordings and Convenient FunctionsSetting the Recording Date/Day(s)Perform this operation in operation step 3 when progr

26To Change a Timer RecordingProgrammingIt is not possible to change a programming while the timerrecording is being performed.≥ Display the VCR pictu

27Timer RecordingTo Cancel the Programming of a TimerRecordingIt is not possible to cancel a programming while the timerrecording is being performed.≥

28This advanced system makes it quick and easy to check the contents of an inserted cassette. It can also be used to quickly findout which cassette in

29Tape Library SystemNote:≥ In the case of certain cassettes, for example cassettesrecorded on another NV-HS960 model VCR or cassetteswhose cassette n

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31Tape Library System09 Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the desiredcategory and then press the OK button T.10 Press the MENU button U.11 Pre

32Hint:≥ Even if you delete a cassette’s contents from the TapeLibrary while that cassette is in the VCR, this does noterase the actual programmes rec

33Tape Library SystemHint:≥ If you press the Stop button 9 while the Tape Library Datais being restored, the warning indication “Restore notsuccessful

34Search FunctionsVISSuVHS Index Search SystemThis VCR automatically records special index signals on thetape every time a recording is started. The I

35Advanced OperationsAssemble EditingThe assemble editing function makes it easy to record thepicture and sound of virtually any number of scenes orpr

36Preparations≥ Connect a digital still camera, a digital video movie cameraor another external digital source to the Video Input socket^ [VIDEO IN (A

37Advanced OperationsInsert EditingThe Insert Editing function lets you substitute a part of apreviously made recording by inserting one or several ne

38ADUBADUB12356Preparations≥ Connect the audio equipment or a video movie camera tothis VCR with an audio cable.≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV.≥

39Advanced OperationsAudio Dubbing on a Panasonic Hi-Fi VCRGeneral≥ The VHS format allows audio dubbing only on the normal (mono) audio track, as the

4VCR OperationWhen you want to operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV switchP to “VCR”.°2 Numeric buttonsTo select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR.

40One-Touch Editing from a VHS-C,S-VHS-C or Digital Movie Cameraor VCRThis editing function makes it very easy to perform repeatedassemble editing, in

41Advanced OperationsOperations1 Press the Pause/Still button i on this VCR and thenuse the Shuttle Ring j or Jog Dial k to search for thetape positio

421 Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV221-pin Scart socket v on the VCR and to the 21-pinScart socket on the decoder.2 Connect the

43Advanced Operations21Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital ReceiverSatellite receiver here includes a digital receiver.The connectio

44Hint:≥ If you select “RF” in step 3, “Satellite – Position” is setautomatically and it is not possible to change the satelliteprogramme position her

45Advanced Operations≥ Some satellite receivers offer less than 99 channels. Inthis case, the number of the satellite channels that can becontrolled f

46Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in Your Areato the Programme Positions (Manual Tuning)This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be

47Various SettingsTo Enter Newly Available TV Stations1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu onthe TV screen.2 Press the Cursor buttons (3

484 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select the TVstation whose subtitle Teletext page number you want tochange.5 Press the OK button T to display

49Various SettingsTo Change the Title Teletext Page Number(Title page)TV stations broadcast the titles of their TV programmes onspecial title Teletext

5Before UseENGLISHChecking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote ControlCheck that you have the accessories shown below .∏ OperatingInstructions∏

50To Facilitate the Following Operations withthe Instruction Indications on the OnScreen Display≥ To delete a programme position≥ To insert a blank pr

51Various SettingsDownloadDownload inprogress,please wait.Position 67To Return the VCR to the ShippingConditionIf you want to reset the VCR to the

52Setting the VCR’s ClockUsually, the VCR’s Auto Setup or Download functionautomatically adjusts the clock to the correct time.Under some reception co

53Various SettingsOther Convenient Functions (Various Settings)Settings for the Main Menu Item“Display”For Automatic Display of the ChannelGuide on th

54For Reduced the VCR’s PowerConsumption When the VCR Is SwitchedOff1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu onthe TV screen.2 Press the Cur

55Various SettingsFor Automatic Change of the Brightnessof the VCR Display When the VCR IsSwitched Off1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main me

56To Set the Playback Picture Sharpness(Sharper or Softer)1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu onthe TV screen.2 Press the Cursor button

57Various SettingsTo Play Back a Video Cassette in the SameFormat as That Used for Recording1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu onthe T

58GlossaryVPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Delivery Control)The Video Programme System (VPS) or the ProgrammeDelivery Control (PDC) is a ve

59Helpful HintsQ Link FunctionThis function works only if the VCR is connected via a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable to a TV featuring the Q Link orsim

6Be sure to read the cautions carefully before you operate thisVCR.Avoid sudden changes in temperatureIf the VCR is moved suddenly from a cold to a wa

60Before Requesting Service√ The VCR Does Not Work CorrectlyThe symptom descriptions are given between quotationmarks “”.“The VCR display is not illum

61Helpful Hints√ Recording Is Not Possible or Does NotWork ProperlyThe symptom descriptions are given between quotationmarks “”.“When recording is att

62Playback picturecontaining noise bars√ The Titles of the TV Programmes AreNot Entered Correctly in the TapeLibrary DataThe symptom descriptions are

63Helpful HintsSpecificationsVideo Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemVideo Heads: 4 headsAudio Heads: 2 heads (Hi-Fi)Tape Speed

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7Before UseAs this equipment gets hot during use, operate itin a well ventilated place; do not install thisequipment in a confined space such as a boo

8Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TVThis setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of mostbrands using the remote control supplied wit

9Before UseList of TVs Compatible with the VCR’sRemote ControlManufacturer CodePanasonic 01–04AIWA 35AKAI 27, 30BLAUPUNKT 09BRANDT 10, 15BUSH 05, 06CU