Page 2 - Warning and Important Information
2 Warning and Important Information 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. For your safety Do not remove outer cover.Touching internal parts of the VCR is dangerous, and may...
Page 3 - Controls and Components; e f; ENGLISH
3 Controls and Components (1) [VCR-ON/OFF]/[TV-ON/OFF] (2) [Numeric] (3) [AV/INPUT SELECT] (4) [LIBRARY/SEARCH] (5) [REPLAY] (6) [STILL ALBUM] (7) [MENU] (8) [Rewind] (9) [Stop] (10) [ON] (11) [DATE] (12) [CH] (13) [CANCEL] (14) [PROG./CHECK] (15) [I-TIMER] (16) [VCR 1/2] ( # p. 21) (For NV-HS880 Se...
Page 4 - TV Operation
4 Menu Operation [Cursor] (38) To select items on the menu. [MENU] (7) To display the Main menu. [EXIT] (27) To exit the menu. [OK] (24) To confirm or store the selection. VCR Operation When you want to operate the VCR, set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [VCR]. [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) To switch the VCR from on to st...
Page 5 - If the TV cannot be operated properly:; In step; List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control; Connecting and Setting up; function and with a 21-pin
5 If the TV cannot be operated properly: In step 3 , enter the other code listed for that manufacturer and repeat step 4 . List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control Connecting and Setting up If you are connecting your VCR to a TV equipped with the [Q Link] *1 function, then follow the ste...
Page 7 - • If the TV set is equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket that features; Auto Setup Function; to; To cancel the Auto Setup before it has finished; to set the correct time; pressed on the VCR
7 If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21-pin Scart cable, then follow the steps.(AV Connection)RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch TV channels even if 21-pin Scart cable is used to connect VCR to TV. Hint: • If the TV set is equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket t...
Page 9 - Playback; • JET SEARCH, Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically; To Play back a Recorded Part Repeatedly
9 Playback For Normal Playback Press the [Play] (26) . For Cue or Review Playback During playback, tap the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8) . • To return to normal playback, press the [Play] (26) . • Press and hold down the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8) . Cue or review playback continues fo...
Page 10 - Recording; To Select the Desired Tape Speed; To stop the OTR recording before the end
10 Recording 1) Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.• If it has already been inserted, press the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to turn the VCR on. 2) Select the TV station using the [Channel] (33) . (Set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [VCR].) • It is also possible to select by pressing the [Numer...
Page 11 - Recording from an external source; • Use the L connector for operations in the normal
11 Recording from an external source Recording from an external source, for example from a video movie camera, can be performed. • Connect a video movie camera or a VCR to this VCR, as shown in the illustration. • Press the [INPUT SELECT] (3) to select the AV Input according to the socket on the VCR...
Page 12 - • We recommend entering [S-VHS ET] into the cassette label on any; Satellite or Digital Receiver
12 • We recommend entering [S-VHS ET] into the cassette label on any cassette that you have recorded using the S-VHS ET function so that you will be able to distinguish such cassettes from VHS cassettes. The following table lists the playback formats that are compatible with this VCR’s recording sta...
Page 13 - Connecting a Stereo Amplifier; Connecting a Decoder; AV Link Function
13 Linked Timer Recordings by External Equipments (EXT LINK) If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with a timer function is connected to the AV2 socket of this VCR by a 21-pin cable, it is possible to control the recording of the VCR from this equipment. Make sure that [AV2] is...
Page 14 - Timer Recording; jjj; To Programme with the S; Function; is a trademark of Gemstar Development; system is manufactured; • If the VCR is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the
14 Timer Recording This VCR lets you programme up to 16 TV programmes (including weekly and daily programmes) for unattended recording up to one month in advance. To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD) This method offers easy step-by-step programming with the remote control while you view the...
Page 15 - Entering a S; Number; ss; Auto SP/LP Change Function; • When you have stopped the timer recording while it was being
15 If [ ss ] Appears under [Pos/Name] after Entering a S HOW V IEW Number Pos/Name stands for Programme Position/TV Station Name.Normally, the name of the TV station or the number of the programme position is displayed under [Pos/Name]. However, if the [ ss ] indication appears, follow the operation...
Page 16 - Intelligent Timer Function; Notes for using this function.; Deleting the recording details; • The Intelligent Timer Function can memorise the details of up to 8
16 Intelligent Timer Function Many TV programmes are broadcast as a series, like dramas or Soaps, on different days of the week. These are often broadcast on the same channel and time each day. The Intelligent Timer Function remembers the channel number along with the start and end times of the last...
Page 17 - Search Functions; Programme List Search; To Cancel the Programme List Search; VISS=VHS Index Search System; To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop Playback; Editing; Album Function
17 Search Functions Programme List Search • Each timer recording programming on the tape must be at least 15 minutes long. (25 minutes in the EP mode) 1) Press the [LIBRARY/SEARCH] (4) to display the Programme List menu. 2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select the programme that you want to locate a...
Page 18 - Manual Tuning
18 Audio Dubbing (For NV-HS880 Series) The audio dubbing function lets you record new sound onto the normal (mono) audio track. • Connect the audio equipment or a video movie camera to this VCR with an audio cable. • Press the [INPUT SELECT] (3) to select the AV Input (external input) [A1], [A2] or ...
Page 20 - Setting the VCR’s Clock; To Manually Adjust the Clock; Various Settings
20 Setting the VCR’s Clock To Manually Adjust the Clock 1) Press the [MENU] (7) to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select [Clock setting]. Press the [OK] (24) to display the Clock setting menu on the TV screen. 3) Confirm that [Clock setting] is set to [MAN.]...
Page 21 - Language or Country Setting
21 VCR display: For automatic change of the brightness of the VCR display when the VCR is switched off. • Set the brightness of the VCR display as follows: [ON]: Indications are brightly lit. [OFF]: Indications are not lit. [DIMMED]: Indications are dimly lit. AV2: To select the type of external sou...
Page 22 - Other Function; TV station name; Child Lock Function buttons; To Activate the Child Lock Function
22 Other Function Indications that Can Be Displayed on the TV Screen At a press of the [OSD/DISPLAY] (18) , the following indications appear on the TV screen. 1) TV station name 2) STEREO or BILINGUAL Indicator (For NV-HS880EG andNV-HS830EG) When receiving a TV programme, the type of sound system in...
Page 23 - Convenient Automatic Functions; VCR Auto Power On; Adjusting the Playback Picture; • With certain TV models and tapes, it may not be possible to adjust; Before Requesting Service; On Screen Display Messages
23 Convenient Automatic Functions VCR Auto Power On When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on automatically. Auto Playback Start When you insert a video cassette with a broken erasure prevention tab, playback start automatically without having to press the [Play] (26) . VCR-off Playback ...
Page 24 - The VCR Does Not Work Correctly; Playback Does Not Work Properly
24 The VCR Does Not Work Correctly [The VCR display is not illuminated.] • The AC mains lead is disconnected. Connect the AC mains lead securely. • VCR display setting is [OFF]. Set [VCR display] to [ON] or [DIMMED]. (See page 21.) • Power save setting is [ON]. (See page 20.) [The VCR display is ill...
Page 25 - Index
25 ∫ A Audio ............................................. 21, 22Audio dubbing ..................................... 18Auto Setup ...................................... 7, 19AV input ................................................. 4AV link ................................................. 13 ∫ B B...
Page 26 - Specifications
26 Specifications Power Source: 220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 21 W (NV-HS 880 Series) 20 W (NV-HS 830 Series) Power Consumption When in Standby Mode: Approx. 3 W (When Power save function is activated) Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads: 4 heads Au...