Page 2 - Dear Customer; IMPORTANT
2 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital VideoCassette Recorder. We recommend that you carefully study the OperatingInstr uctions before attempting to operate the unit andthat you note the listed precautions . As this equipment g ets hot during use,operate it in well ventilate...
Page 3 - Contents
3 Contents Before Use Cautions .................................................................... 0 4 Caution for AC Mains Lead (for U.K.) ..................... 0 6 Check List .................................................................. 0 7 Controls and Connection Sockets ......................
Page 4 - Cautions
4 Be sure to read the cautions carefully before youoperate this VCR. Avoid sudden changes in temperature If the VCR is moved suddenly from a cold to a w armplace, condensation may for m on the tape surface andinside the VCR. If this happens, leave the VCR at roomtemperature for at least 1 hour befor...
Page 5 - Before Use
5 Before Use Using the Mini-DV for mat Digital Video Head Cleaner : 1.Inser t the Head Cleaner into the VCR in the same way as a video cassette. 2.Press 1 (PLAY) , and after approximately 20 seconds press ∫ (STOP) . (Do not rewind the tape.) 3.Take out the Head Cleaner. Inser t a video cassette, per...
Page 7 - Check List
7 Before Use Check List Check that you have the accessories and items shown below. ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ AV cables (1 pc.) VJA0788, VJA1062,VJA0788-B or VJA0788-D ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ Batteries for the EditingController(2 pcs.) R6 type ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ Editing Controller(1 pc.) EUR571507 ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ Operating Instructions VQT8649 ...
Page 8 - Controls and Connection Sockets
8 Controls and Connection Sockets This section gives a detailed explanation of the function of each button, switch and connection socket. Í / I < EJECT AUDIO OUT REW STOP PLAY FF PAUSE STEREO SERECT DV 2 DV SELECT 1 2 EDIT 8mm ¥ AV4OUT AV4 IN RECORDER PRINTER/ D.STILL PICTURE PLAYER PASSIVE EDIT ...
Page 9 - Rear
9 Before Use Rear 35 NORMAL/S-VIDEO OUT switch for AV1 only [ R 13] 36 AV1 21-pin Scar t socket [ AV1 (TV) ] [ R 13,14] 37 Audio Monitor Output sockets [ AUDIO OUT (AV3) ] [ R 13,14,30] 38 Video Monitor Output socket [ VIDEO OUT (AV3) ] [ R 13,30] 39 S-Video Output socket ( S-VIDEO OUT ) [ R 13,19] ...
Page 10 - Editing Controller
10 Editing Controller 0 1 SET UP button To make the SET UP screen appear on the TV screen. When the SET UP screen is displayed, use this button to return to the previous screen. 0 2 CURSOR button ( 3421 3421 3421 3421 3421 ) To make selections from the SET UP or EDIT MENU screen. (When the SET UP or...
Page 12 - Editing Controller Setup; Installing the Batteries; Child Lock Function
12 Editing Controller Setup Installing the Batteries 1 To remove the cover, slide it in the direction of thearrow while pressing down. 2 Load the batter ies with their polarity ( + and - ) aligned correctly. 3 Slide the cover back on. Power Source for the Editing Controller The editing controller is...
Page 13 - Setting Up; Connections Using a 21-Pin Scart Cable; Connections Using an S-Video Cable
13 Setting Up AV1(TV) AV2(EXT) MONIT MONITOR OUT OR OUT R A R AUDIO L UDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL STILL PICTURE OUT AC IN C IN T SECTEUR T ¥ DV 1 AV3 IN S-VIDEO OUT NORMAL NORMAL AV1(TV) AV2(EXT) MONIT MONITOR OUT R A R AUDIO L UDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL STILL PICTURE OUT PICTURE OUT AC IN C IN T...
Page 15 - Playback and Recording; To Locate the Desired Picture Exactly; Playback; To Change the Playback Speed
15 Playback and Recording To Locate the Desired Picture Exactly 1 Press JOG/SHUTTLE on the Editing controller. ≥ The button on the editing controller is lit. 2 Tur n Jog dial. To View the Video During Fast Forward orRewind Keep D (FAST FORWARD) pressed during fast forward.Keep C (REWIND) pressed dur...
Page 16 - To Pause Recording; To Display the Remaining Tape Time; Recording
16 Preparations ≥ Inser t a video cassette with theclosed record prevention tab. ≥ If it has already been inser ted,press VCR-ON/OFF Í /I to turn the VCR on. ≥ Press INPUT SELECT to select A1-A4.Press INPUT SELECT so that DV1 or DV2 after sliding DV SELECT to 1 or 2 , is selected. Operations1 Press ...
Page 17 - Other Playback and Recording Functions; To Manually Adjust the Audio Recording Level; D DNR Functions
17 Playback and Recording Other Playback and Recording Functions ≥ Press the TBC button before recording to activate “ TBC ” function so that the “ TBC ” indication appears on the VCR display. ≥ We recommend that you leave this function activatedfor normal use of the VCR. ≥ When you cannot ensure hi...
Page 18 - Photoshot Index Search System; Index Search System; To stop the operation at any time; Recording Index Signals; Index signals are recorded in the following cases.; Search Functions
18 Photoshot Index Search System Photoshot index signals are automatically recordedwhen a Panasonic Digital Video Camera is used forphoto shot shooting. Photo shot images are searchedusing these signals, and when such an image islocated, the image is played back as a still picture. For example: Sear...
Page 19 - Advanced Operations; Using the VCR with a Video Printer
Advanced Operations 19 Still pictures can easily be printed out when the VCR is connected to a Panasonic video pr inter equipped with anEDIT socket. Notes: ≥ Read the Operating Instructions of the Video Printer. ≥ The OSD and DATE display are also printed out. If a picture without these displays is ...
Page 20 - Using the VCR with a Computer
20 Using the VCR with a Computer The Personal Computer Connection Kit VW-DTA9/10E (Optional) for Digital Video Equipment performs it possible toconnect the VCR to a computer and transmit still video images to it. Computer System Requirements DV STUDIO can be installed in a PC/AT personalcomputer whi...
Page 21 - Various Settings; Clock Setting/Shipping Condition; To set the clock
Various Settings 21 Clock Setting/Shipping Condition To set the clock The built-in clock must be set to the correct time.The built-in digital clock employs the 24-hour system.The clock backup system operates for at least 60minutes in the event of power failure. Preparations ≥ Confir m that the TV is...
Page 22 - OSD; Settings for VCR Functions
22 Preparation ≥ Tur n on the VCR and TV. OSD Operations1 Press SET UP , and then press 34 (CURSOR) to select VCR functions and press OK . 2 Press 341 (CURSOR) to select OSD . 3 Press 34 (CURSOR) to select AUTO, ON or OFF , and then press OK . AUTO: The On Screen Display will appear on the TV screen...
Page 23 - Comb filter
Various Settings 23 Comb filter Operations1 Press SET UP , and then press 34 (CURSOR) to select VCR functions and press OK . 2 Press 34 1 (CURSOR) to select Comb filter . 3 Press 34 (CURSOR) to select ON or OFF , and then press OK . ON: Set to increase detail. Nor mally set to thisposition. OFF: Set...
Page 24 - For Playback; To Set the Remote mode; For Recording
24 For Playback Operations1 Press SET UP and press 34 (CURSOR) to select VCR functions and press OK . 2 Press 341 (CURSOR) to select PB DNR . 3 Press 34 (CURSOR) to select LEVEL1 or LEVEL2 and press OK. LEVEL1: To ensure 3D DNR effectLEVEL2: To ensure high 3D DNR effect 4 Press EXIT to exit the On S...
Page 25 - Preparations for Editing; Editing Functions; Copying; Manual Editing
25 Preparations for Editing Editing Functions Copying Allows the re-recording (copying) of the picture andsound from one tape onto another tape. Video Insert Allows the partial replacement of the picture on arecorded tape. Sound is left in its original state. Audio Insert Allows the par tial replace...
Page 27 - Creating the Tapes for Editing
27 Preparations for Editing In order to operate editing functions correctly, use these tapes for editing as follows: ≥ Tape on which the picture and sound have been recorded properly for about 20 seconds prior to the editstart point : [Playback unit] [Recording unit] This VCR first rewinds the tape ...
Page 28 - Connecting with a Panasonic Digital Video Camera
28 DV2 DV SELECT 1 2 EDIT 8mm ¥ AV4 V4 IN EDIT CONTR EDIT CONTR OL OL RECORDER RECORDER PRINTER/ PRINTER/ D.STILL PICTURE .STILL PICTURE PLA PLAYER PASSIVE ASSIVE EDIT DV 8mm S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO-AUDIO-R Connecting with a Panasonic Digital Video Camera Notes: ≥ Before connecting any cables, first ma...
Page 31 - Playback VCR
31 Preparations for Editing Notes: ≥ When this connection is made, the recording VCRcannot be controlled using the DV cable. ≥ Although noise may appear on the screen,depending on the connections, the noise has noeffect on the actual editing operations. ≥ When connecting only with DV cable, Audio In...
Page 36 - Settings for Editing; Audio mode
36 Preparations ¡ Confir m that the TV is on and the VCR viewingchannel is selected. ¡ Complete necessary connections and settings.[ R 28 –35] Search with Sound Operations1 Press SET UP. 2 Press 34 (CURSOR) to select Edit functions and press OK. 3 Press 34 (CURSOR) to select Search with Sound and pr...
Page 37 - Setting for Album Function
37 Preparations for Editing Setting for One-Touch-Edit Operations1 Press SET UP. 2 Press 34 (CURSOR) to select Edit functions and press O K . 3 Press 34 (CURSOR) to select One-Touch - Edit and press OK. 4 Press 21 (CURSOR) to select OFF or ON, and then press OK . OFF: Select this whenever you areper...
Page 38 - Album Function
38 Preparations ¡ Confir m that the TV is on and the VCR viewingchannel is selected. ¡ Complete necessar y connections and settings.[ R 28 –35] Operations1 Press STILL ALBUM to put the VCR in therecording pause mode. 2 When the desired point is reached on the playbackunit, press STILL ALB UM of this...
Page 39 - For Quick Editing; Editing when Not Using an Edit Cable
For Quick Editing 39 5 Press ; / D (PAUSE/SLOW) on the NV-DV2000 and star t playback on the playback unit simultaneously. ≥ Editing begins. 6 Press ∫ (STOP) on the NV-DV2000, and then press STOP on playback unit to stop editing. Notes: ¡ Although Copying can be perfor med in LP mode,Inser t and Audi...
Page 42 - To Monitor the Mixed Audio after Audio Mixing; One-Touch Audio Mixing
42 Preparations ≥ Confir m that the TV is on and the VCR viewingchannel is selected. ≥ Complete necessar y connections and settings.[ R 28 –35] ≥ Set One-Touch-Edit to ON on Edit functions menu. [ R 37] Operations1 Press JOG/SHUTTLE on the Editing controller, and check that the button is lit. 2 Sear...
Page 43 - Manual Copying
For Quick Editing 43 Manual Copying Preparations ≥ Confir m that the TV is on and the VCR viewingchannel is selected. ≥ Complete necessar y connections and settings.[ R 28–35] Operations 0 1 Press EDIT MENU . 0 2 Press 34 (CURSOR) to select Copying , and then press OK . 0 3 Press PLAYER , and then p...
Page 44 - Manual Insert
44 Manual Insert Preparations ¡ Confir m that the TV is on and the VCR viewingchannel is selected. ¡ Complete necessar y connections and settings.[ R 28 –35] Example: Video Inser t Operations c 1 Press EDIT MENU . 0 2 Press 34 (CURSOR) to select Video Insert , and then press OK . To inser t picture:...
Page 45 - Manual Audio Dubbing
For Quick Editing 45 Preparations ≥ Confir m that the TV is on and the VCR viewingchannel is selected. ≥ Complete necessar y connections and settings.[ R 28 –35] Operations 0 1 Press EDIT MENU . 0 2 Press 34 (CURSOR) to select Audio Dubbing , and then press OK . 0 3 Press PLAYER and JOG/SHUTTLE . ≥ ...
Page 46 - Programme Assemble
46 6 Search for the edit endpoint on the playbackunit and press MARK OUT . 7 Press RECORDER and JOG/SHUTTLE . ≥ The picture from the recording VCR appears on the screen. 8 Search for the edit startpoint on the recordingVCR and press MARK IN . 9 Press OK . To check and chang eprogrammes: Select Confi...
Page 47 - To interrupt editing or Review:
Programme Editing 47 To continue setting programmes: 1 Press EDIT MENU. 2 Press PLAYER. 3 Using 21 (CURSOR) , select the programme number.The programme number changes each timethese buttons are pressed.(Up to 20 programmes can be set.10 programmes can be set on one page; if thisnumber is exceeded, t...
Page 48 - Programme Insert
48 0 5 Search for the edit startpoint on the playbackunit and press MARK IN . 0 6 Search for the edit endpoint on the playbackunit and press MARK OUT . 0 7 Press RECORDER and JOG/SHUTTLE . ≥ The picture from the recording VCR appears onthe screen. 0 8 Search for the edit startpoint on the recordingV...
Page 50 - Programme Audio Dubbing
50 0 7 Press RECORDER and JOG/SHUTTLE . ≥ The picture from the recording VCR appears onthe screen. 0 8 Search for the edit startpoint on the recordingVCR and press MARK IN . 0 9 Press OK . To check and chang eprogrammes: Select Confirm/Change and then press OK. ≥ To confirm, change ,inser t or erase...
Page 52 - To Cancel a Programme:; To Check and Change a Programme; Other Editing Functions
52 To Insert a New Programme BetweenExisting Programmes: 1 Press 34 (CURSOR) to select Inser t a programme , and then press OK. ≥ The programme list is displayed. 2 Press 34 (CURSOR) to select the programmenumber where aprogramme is to beinser ted, and then press OK. ≥ The Inser t a programme screen...
Page 53 - To Cancel All Editing Programmes:
Programme Editing 53 To Cancel All Editing Programmes: 1 Press EDIT MENU twice. 2 Press 34 (CURSOR) to select Erase all programmes , and then press OK . ≥ The Erase allprogrammes screen isdisplayed. 3 Press 21 (CURSOR) to select YES , and then press OK . ≥ The screen retur ns tothe Programme Editing...
Page 54 - Edit Timing Adjustment
54 Edit Timing Adjustment Programme Editing After setting edit start/end points, the actual editingoperation may start slightly before or slightly after theposition that was set, depending on the equipment thatis connected. The procedure described belo w canadjust the edit timing in order to correct...
Page 55 - Helpful Hints
Helpful Hints 55 Manual Editing If there is a deviation in the results of a manual editingoperation, the timing of the edit star t (In) position on theplayback unit can be adjusted by approximately d 1 second. Perform the procedure descr ibed below whensetting an edit star t point in any editing mod...
Page 56 - Tape Trade Editing; Settings for the tape in the playback unit; Settings for the tape in the recording unit
56 Tape Trade Editing When perfor ming a Programme Editing after this VCR and Panasonic Digital Video Camera have been connectedusing an Edit cable and a DV cable (cable for sending video and audio signals), this function enables the Editingcontroller of this VCR to set the edit points for the playb...
Page 57 - Glossary of Terms
Helpful Hints 57 Glossary of Terms Assemble With the Assemble function, only the required portionsof the or iginal (source) tape are copied to another tapeand linked together. Audio Dubbing You can record two audio tr acks (Stereo 1 and Stereo 2)on a tape that is recorded in 12bit audio mode. (Whent...
Page 59 - On Screen Display Messages
Helpful Hints 59 On Screen Display Messages [Copying of this material is not allowed.] ‘ Tapes which contain copy protection codescannot be edited, whether in the playback unit orthe recording unit. [Editing cannot be made. Please check switches settingand cables.] ‘ Are the necessary cables for con...
Page 60 - Before Requesting Service; VCR does not operate correctly
60 “Cannot execute the editing operation, or the operationstops suddenly before it is complete.”The following are possible causes: ‘ There is a blank segment in the middle of thetape in the recording unit. ‘ The tape speed ( SP/LP ) or the audio mode ( 12bit/16bit ) changed in the middle of the tape...
Page 61 - Editing Controller does not work correctly
Helpful Hints 61 “Cannot set programme” ‘ Have the maximum number of programmesalready been set? “A set programme is skipped” ‘ Are there at least 4 seconds between the editstart point and the end point?Editing may not be perfor med proper ly for aprogramme with a set duration of less than4 seconds....
Page 62 - Flow Chart for On Screen Displays; SET UP On Screen Displays
62 Edit functionsVCR functionsClock settingShipping condition Search with SoundAudio modeOne-Touch-EditStill Album OSD : AUTO VCR display : DIMMED Colour mode : COLOURComb filter : ON TBC : ON REC DNR : LEVEL1 PB DNR : LEVEL1 Remote : VCR1 Edit functions VCR functions Clock setting Shipping conditio...
Page 63 - EDIT MENU On Screen Display (Manual Editing )
Helpful Hints 63 CopyingVideo Inser tAudio Inser tAV Inser tAudio DubbingProgramme Editing EDIT MENU CopyingVideo Inser tAudio Inser tAV Inser tAudio DubbingProgramme Editing EDIT MENU CopyingVideo Inser tAudio Inser tAV Inser tAudio DubbingProgramme Editing EDIT MENU CopyingVideo Inser tAudio Inser...
Page 64 - Flow Chart for On Screen Displays (continued); Programme Editing On Screen Displays
64 CopyingVideo Inser tAudio Inser tAV Inser tAudio DubbingProgramme Editing EDIT MENU 34 : select , OK : access EXIT : leave menu Programme Editing AssembleVideo Inser tAudio Inser tAV Inser tAudio Dubbing Erase all programmes 34 : select , OK : access EDIT MENU : return Programme Editing AssembleV...
Page 66 - Specifications
66 Specifications NV-DV2000EC Power Source: 220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 22 W Power Consumption When in Standby Mode: Approx. 4 W (with display off mode) Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, Digital Component Audio Recording System: PCM Digital Recording; 16 bit (48 kHz/2ch), 12 bit (...
