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- Page 1 VQT8649 Digital Video Cassette Recorder NV-DV2000EC Operating Instructions Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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Page 2: Dear Customer
Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Video Cassette Recorder. We recommend that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions. As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place;... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Creating the Tapes For Editing ... 27 Connecting with a Panasonic Digital Video Camera ... 28 Connecting Two Digital Video Cassette Recorders (Both Panasonic models) ... 30 Connecting an S-VHS (VHS) Video Equipment with an Edit Socket ... 32 Connecting a Video Equipment with a LANC Socket ... -
Page 4: Cautions
Condensation may form in the following cases: ≥ If the VCR is in a room that was very cold before the heater has just been turned on. ≥ If the VCR is in a room with steam or high humidity. - Page 5 Using the Mini-DV format Digital Video Head Cleaner: 1.Insert 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. Insert a video cassette, perform recording and then play it back to check the picture.
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Page 6: Caution For Ac Mains Lead (For U.k.)
If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN... -
Page 7: Check List
Check List Check that you have the accessories and items shown below. 1. VJA0733-C 2. VJA1039 VJA0940 VJA0664-1 VJA1022 VJA0664-1A VJA1023 [See a leaflet.] ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ AC mains leads (3 pcs.) ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ Edit cable (1 pc.) DV cable (1 pc.) VJA1109 or VJA0787... -
Page 8: Controls And Connection Sockets
DV 2 DV SELECT S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO– AUDIO – R 14 15 Front 01 VCR-ON/OFF button (]/I) [R16] 02 EJECT button (<) [R12] 03 STEREO SELECT button [R17,41,42,45,51] 04 AUDIO OUT button [R22] 05 Infra-red receiver window 06 Cassette compartment 07 Rewind button (6) [R15] 08 STOP button (∑) [R15,16]... - Page 9 Front (Explanation) VCR-ON/OFF button (] ] ] ] ] /I) Press to switch the VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still connected to the mains. Edit Terminal switch By connecting a video movie camera or VCR with an...
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Page 10: Editing Controller
06 DATE button When pictures are recorded using the NV-DV2000 or a Panasonic Digital Video Camera, the date and time of the recording are automatically recorded onto the tape’s sub code track. This button is used to select the information to be displayed on the On Screen Display. - Page 11 31 VCR1/2/3 switch Set the switch on the side panel of the editing controller to the appropriate position when more than two or three Panasonic VCRs is being used. VCR1: Select this position on both the VCR and editing controller for normal use with one VCR.
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Page 12: Editing Controller Setup
Press EJECT and remove the cassette from the video unit. Child Lock Function When you do not want other people to operate the VCR. Holding down OK and MARK IN until “! " ” and “hold” appears more than 5 seconds in the VCR display will deactivate all buttons. -
Page 13: Connections Using A 21-Pin Scart Cable/Connections Using An S-Video Cable
The VCR send signals to the TV via a 21-pin scart cable (not supplied). Perform the connections shown in the figure below. Set NORMAL/S-VIDEO OUT to the S-VIDEO OUT when connecting the VCR to a TV set equipped with a 21-pin Euro-AV Connector with pins for separate Y/C signal input. -
Page 14: Connection To A Stereo Amplifier/Connection To A Decoder
The NV-DV2000 does not have the “Q Link” function, but the connections below link the NV-DV2000 to a TV, a VCR with tuner and a decoder so that the “Q Link” function may work. We recommend this connection for advanced users. -
Page 15: Playback
When a cassette with the opened record prevention tab is inserted, the VCR starts playback automatically. VCR-off Playback When the VCR is off, an inserted cassette can be played back by pressing 1 (PLAY). Automatic Rewinding When the tape reaches the end during recording or playback, it will automatically be rewound to the beginning. -
Page 16: Recording
To turn the VCR on again, press VCR-ON/OFF Í/I. Notes: ≥ When the tape reaches the end during OTR, the VCR will turn itself off. ≥ To stop OTR at any time, press ∫ (STOP) or VCR- ON/OFF Í/I. STOP PLAY PAUSE... -
Page 17: Other Playback And Recording Functions
To set the 3D DNR mode for recording, proceed as follows. ≥ Press the 3D DNR button before recording. The “REC DNR” indication appears on the VCR display. ≥ When you cannot ensure high playback picture quality, press the 3D DNR button to cancel the “REC 3D DNR”... -
Page 18: Search Functions
Photoshot Index Search System Photoshot index signals are automatically recorded when a Panasonic Digital Video Camera is used for photo shot shooting. Photo shot images are searched using these signals, and when such an image is located, the image is played back as a still picture. -
Page 19: Using The Vcr With A Video Printer
Using the VCR with a Video Printer Still pictures can easily be printed out when the VCR is connected to a Panasonic video printer equipped with an EDIT socket. TV (Not supplied) Preparation ≥ Connect a Video Printer to this VCR as shown. -
Page 20: Using The Vcr With A Computer
Using the VCR with a Computer The Personal Computer Connection Kit VW-DTA9/10E (Optional) for Digital Video Equipment performs it possible to connect the VCR to a computer and transmit still video images to it. S-VIDEO OUT NORMAL Computer System Requirements DV STUDIO can be installed in a PC/AT personal computer which can run Microsoftg Windowsg 95/98. -
Page 21: Clock Setting/Shipping Condition
The built-in digital clock employs the 24-hour system. The clock backup system operates for at least 60 minutes in the event of power failure. Preparations ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Turn on the VCR. Operations... -
Page 22: Settings For Vcr Functions
Settings for VCR Functions The VCR indications shown on the TV screen are known as the On Screen Display (OSD). This VCR allows many settings to be made at the OSD. See [R36] for setting for Edit functions. Editing controller... -
Page 23: Vcr Display
OFF: When VCR is turned off, the characters are not lit in the VCR display. DIMMED: When VCR is turned off, the characters are dimmed in the VCR display. Press EXIT to exit the On Screen Display. To Set the Colour mode... - Page 24 This allows the Editing controller to be set for operating VCR1, VCR2 or VCR3. ≥ After changing the remote mode, slide the VCR 1/2/3 switch to change the remote mode of the Editing controller. If this is not done, it will not be possible to operate the VCR using the Editing controller.
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Page 25: Editing Functions
Editing Functions Using this VCR, 4 types of One-Touch-Edit, 3 types of Manual Editing and 3 types of Programme Editing can be selected. In Programme Editing, after setting the edit start/end point, editing can be performed automatically. Edit programmes can be set up to 10 scenes for each editing function (20 scenes for Assemble editing). -
Page 26: Audio Dubbing
Editing Functions (continued) Audio Dubbing Allows the addition of the new sound on the STEREO2 track of a recorded tape. The original sound is left on the STEREO1 track. Audio Mixing Allows the mixing of the original sound on the STEREO1 track with the new sound from the external recording source and recording the mixed sound on the STEREO2 track of a recorded tape. -
Page 27: Creating The Tapes For Editing
[Playback unit] [Recording unit] This VCR first rewinds the tape to the section prior to the edit start point and then commences editing. For this reason, accurate editing cannot be performed if the tape has been left blank or if the picture and sound have not been recorded properly for 20 seconds prior to the edit start point. -
Page 28: Connecting With A Panasonic Digital Video Camera
Connecting with a Panasonic Digital Video Camera Example for connecting Panasonic NV-DS25 Digital Video Camera as the playback unit, when controlling the playback unit through the NV-DV2000. Playback Unit Notes: ≥ Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the power for both units is off. - Page 29 ≥ When performing Audio Dubbing or AV Insert, select A2, A3 or A4. Notes: ≥ When using a Panasonic Digital Video Camera as the playback unit, the following editing functions can be used by connecting the camera to the NV-DV2000...
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Page 30: Connecting Two Digital Video Cassette Recorders (Both Panasonic Models)
Connecting Two Digital Video Cassette Recorders (Both Panasonic models) Example for connecting two NV-DV2000, when controlling the playback VCR through the recording VCR. Refer to the diagram below and connect the cables required for the desired editing function. (Front) EDIT ¥... - Page 31 ≥ Connect two TVs, one to each of the VCRs, so that the screens from both VCRs can both be seen. ≥ Set Edit Terminal on both the playback VCR and the recording VCR to EDIT. ≥ Press INPUT SELECT on the playback VCR and select a position to which a cable is not connected.
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Page 32: Connecting An S-Vhs (Vhs) Video Equipment With An Edit Socket
If both cables are connected, electronic noise may be generated when the playback VCR and the recording VCR are in stop mode. Although this noise will not have any effect on the actual editing operations, if it does become annoying, set INPUT SELECT on the playback VCR to a position for which no cable is connected. - Page 33 A2, A3 or A4 is selected. ≥ Connect two TVs, one to the NV-DV2000 and one to the S-VHS (VHS) VCR, so that the screens from both VCRs can both be seen. ≥ Set Edit Mode on the NV-DV2000 to PLAYER.
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Page 34: Connecting A Video Equipment With A Lanc Socket
SET UP or EDIT MENU screens. Be sure to exit these screens before changing these settings. ≥ When using this VCR as the recording VCR and performing editing by connecting the units via the AV cables or a 21-pin Scart cable, the On Screen Display... - Page 35 ≥ Read the operating instructions of the playback unit and make the necessary settings. Recording VCR (the NV-DV2000) Turn on the VCR. Set Edit Terminal to 8mm. Press INPUT SELECT so that A3 or A4 is selected. ≥ If the playback unit is connected to the external input on the rear of the NV-DV2000, select A2.
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Page 36: Settings For Editing
Settings for Editing This VCR also allows some settings for editing to be made at the On Screen Display (OSD). DIGITAL VCR Preparations ¡ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ¡ Complete necessary connections and settings. - Page 37 Setting for One-Touch-Edit Operations Press SET UP. Edit functions Press 34 (CURSOR) VCR functions Clock setting to select Edit Shipping conditon functions and press Press 34 (CURSOR) Search with Sound to select One-Touch- Audio mode One-Touch-Edit Edit and press OK.
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Page 38: Album Function
The album function lets you collect desired scenes (both moving and still pictures) and create the equivalent of a photo album but on a video cassette. The pictures can be copied onto the cassette from a video movie camera, a digital still camera or another VCR for any period of time that can preset. STOP... -
Page 39: Editing When Not Using An Edit Cable
Editing when Not Using an Edit Cable To connect a VCR or Video Movie Camera without an Edit socket and use the NV-DV2000 as the Recording VCR. DIGITAL VCR Preparations ≥ Complete necessary connections and settings. [R28–35] ≥ Connect the AV1 socket on the NV-DV2000 to the TV. -
Page 40: One-Touch Assemble
If the One-Touch Edit function is used, Assemble editing can be performed by controlling the playback unit through the NV-DV2000. DIGITAL VCR Preparations ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Complete necessary connections and settings. [R28–35] ≥... -
Page 41: One-Touch Insert/Audio Dubbing
If the One-Touch Edit functions is used, Insert (Video Insert, Audio Insert, and AV Insert) and Audio Dubbing can be performed by controlling the playback unit through the NV-DV2000. DIGITAL VCR Preparations ¡ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ¡ Complete necessary connections and settings. [R28–35] ¡... -
Page 42: One-Touch Audio Mixing
This function is useful for adding new audio, such as music or a narration, to the original audio which has already been recorded. DIGITAL VCR Preparations ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Complete necessary connections and settings. [R28–35] ≥... -
Page 43: Manual Copying
This function can also copy a tape that was recorded in S-VHS (VHS) format onto a digital video tape. DIGITAL VCR Preparations ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Complete necessary connections and settings. [R28–35]... -
Page 44: Manual Insert
This function is used to replace the picture and sound on a recorded tape. DIGITAL VCR Preparations ¡ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ¡ Complete necessary connections and settings. [R28–35] Example: Video Insert Operations c1 Press EDIT MENU. -
Page 45: Manual Audio Dubbing
This function is used to add new sound on the STEREO2 track of previously recorded tape. DIGITAL VCR Preparations ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Complete necessary connections and settings. [R28–35]... -
Page 46: Programme Assemble
This function can also be used to skip unnecessary scenes recorded on a tape and copy them onto a separate tape. 2,3,10,11 DIGITAL VCR Preparations ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Complete necessary connections and settings. [R28–35] Operations Press EDIT MENU. - Page 47 Start Assemble editing, and then press Review Timing Adjust ≥ Editing begins after the playback unit and [Page1] the recording VCR 1 PLAYER both rewind their tapes to the edit start Assemble in Progress points. 11 After completing editing, press 34(CURSOR) to...
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Page 48: Programme Insert
This function is used to replace the picture and sound on a recorded tape. 2,3,10,11,12 DIGITAL VCR Preparations ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Complete necessary connections and settings. [R28–35] Example: Video Insert Operations 01 Press EDIT MENU. - Page 49 Review Timing Adjust editing, and then press ≥ Preview begins after the playback unit and the recording VCR both rewind their tapes to the edit start points. 11 Press 34 (CURSOR) to select Start Insert to Confirm/Change Insert a programme...
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Page 50: Programme Audio Dubbing
This function is used to add new sound on the STEREO2 track of previously recorded tape. 2,3,10,11,12 DIGITAL VCR Preparations ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Complete necessary connections and settings. [R28–35] Operations 01 Press EDIT MENU. - Page 51 ≥ Audio Dubbing is not possible in the following cases: When the tape in the recording VCR (the NV-DV2000) Recorded in 16bit audio mode; Recorded in LP mode; Blank, or contains a blank portion in the middle When INPUT SELECT is set to DV1 or DV2.
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Page 52: Other Editing Functions
Other Editing Functions DIGITAL VCR Once all programme settings are completed, the screen shown below is displayed. Example: Video Insert This portion varies, depending on the editing function that was programmed. To Check and Change a Programme Press 34 (CURSOR) - Page 53 To Cancel All Editing Programmes: Press EDIT MENU Programme Editing twice. Assemble Video Insert Audio Insert Press 34 (CURSOR) AV Insert Audio Dubbing to select Erase all Erase all programmes programmes, and then press OK. ≥ The Erase all programmes screen is displayed.
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Page 54: Edit Timing Adjustment
Edit Timing Adjustment is used to compensate the edit start and end time in light of this start-up time deviation. DIGITAL VCR Programme Editing After setting edit start/end points, the actual editing operation may start slightly before or slightly after the position that was set, depending on the equipment that is connected. -
Page 55: Manual Editing
DIGITAL VCR Manual Editing If there is a deviation in the results of a manual editing operation, the timing of the edit start (In) position on the playback unit can be adjusted by approximately d1 second. Perform the procedure described below when setting an edit start point in any editing mode. -
Page 56: Tape Trade Editing
Tape Trade Editing When performing a Programme Editing after this VCR and Panasonic Digital Video Camera have been connected using an Edit cable and a DV cable (cable for sending video and audio signals), this function enables the Editing controller of this VCR to set the edit points for the playback unit. -
Page 57: Glossary Of Terms
≥ When a cassette recorded in LP mode on this VCR is played back on other digital video equipment. ≥ When a cassette recorded in LP mode on other digital video equipment is played back on this VCR. - Page 58 In addition, the DV terminal on the NV-DV2000 can also send control signals that are required in editing operations. If a Panasonic Digital Video Camera is used as the playback unit, only one DV cable needs to be connected between the camera and the NV-DV2000...
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Page 59: On Screen Display Messages
[Please insert video tape.] ‘ ¥ (REC/OTR), 1 (PLAY) or JOG/SHUTTLE has been pressed when the editing operation using EDIT MENU screen is performed in the VCR. Insert a video tape. [Recording not allowed. Check setting of the record- prevention tab.] ‘... -
Page 60: Before Requesting Service
“VCR display is not illuminated.” ‘ Mains lead is not connected. Reconnect mains lead to VCR. ‘ VCR display setting is OFF. Set VCR display to ON or DIMMED. [R23] Playback does not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in quotation “... - Page 61 VCR and that the transmitter beam is not obstructed. ‘ Distance is too far. Use Editing controller within 7 m of the VCR. If operation is not possible in this range, replace the batteries. ‘ Batteries are spent. Replace the batteries. Note the precautions for replacement on [R12].
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Page 62: Flow Chart For On Screen Displays
Flow Chart for On Screen Displays SET UP On Screen Displays Edit functions Search with Sound Edit functions Audio mode VCR functions One-Touch-Edit Clock setting Still Album Shipping condition 34 : select , OK : access 34 : select , OK : access... - Page 63 EDIT MENU On Screen Display (Manual Editing ) Copying Video Insert Audio Insert AV Insert Audio Dubbing Programme Editing 34 : select , OK : access EXIT : leave menu Copying Video Insert Audio Insert AV Insert Audio Dubbing Programme Editing 34 : select , OK : access EXIT : leave menu Copying...
- Page 64 Flow Chart for On Screen Displays (continued) Programme Editing On Screen Displays EDIT MENU Copying Video Insert Audio Insert AV Insert Audio Dubbing Programme Editing 34 : select , OK : access EXIT : leave menu Programme Editing Assemble [Page1] Assemble Video Insert PLAYER...
- Page 65 Confirm/Change Insert a programme Erase a programme Preview Start Insert Review Timing Adjust 34 : select , OK : access EDIT MENU : return Assemble [Page1] Confirm/Change Insert a programme RECORDER Erase a programme 0h12m 24s 12f Preview 0h12m 24s 12f Start Insert Review Timing Adjust...
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Page 66: Specifications
Specifications NV-DV2000EC Power Source: Power Consumption: Power Consumption When in Standby Mode: (with display off mode) Video Recording System: Audio Recording System: Video Heads: Tape Speed: Tape Format: Record/Playback Time: FF/REW Time: VIDEO Television System: Modulation System: Input Level: Output Level:... - Page 68 Printed in Japan F0600Gy0 ( 1500A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan...