Panasonic NV-DV2000EC Before Requesting Service, VCR does not operate correctly

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Before Requesting Service

Before requesting service, check the following points once again.

VCR does not operate correctly

The symptom description is indicated in quotation “ ”.

“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 “ ”.

“The playback picture contains rectangular blocks of picture noise or the whole screen becomes black.”

‘Video heads are clogged or worn. Use the Digital Video Head Cleaner supplied with the VCR. [R4] If the picture is still not clear after using it, consult your dealer for further advice.

Recording does not operate correctly

The symptom description is indicated in quotation “ ”.

“1 indication flashes whenever recording is attempted.”

‘The record prevention tab on the cassette is open. Close the record prevention tab. (Slide it in the direction of the [REC] arrow.)

Editing does not operate correctly

The symptom description is indicated in quotation “ ”.

“One-Touch-Editing does not work.”

‘Is One-Touch-Edit on Editing functions menu set to “ON” ?

“Editing does not commence; the VCR stays in the recording pause state.”

‘While setting the edit start point on the playback unit, the NV-DV2000 switched from the recording pause state to the stopped state.

‘In order to protect the tape and the head from damage, the NV-DV2000 is designed to automatically stop if it is left in the recording pause state for more than 5 minutes.

“The picture from the playback unit does not appear.”

‘Does INPUT SELECT setting match the sockets that are actually connected?

‘Are the cables connected to the playback unit securely?

“Cannot execute the editing operation, or the operation stops suddenly before it is complete.”

The following are possible causes:

‘There is a blank segment in the middle of the tape in the recording unit.

‘The tape speed (SP/LP) or the audio mode

(12bit/16bit) changed in the middle of the tape in the recording unit.

‘The end of the tape was reached in the NV- DV2000.

‘The tape that is being used either does not contain continuous Time codes, or contains two identical Time codes.

‘Does INPUT SELECT setting match the sockets?

‘The INPUT SELECT setting or Edit Terminal was changed while editing was still in progress.

‘An edit start/end point was set within 20 seconds of the beginning of the tape.

“The EDIT MENU screen does not appear, even though EDIT MENU has been pressed”

‘Is Edit Mode set to PASSIVE or RECORDER?

‘Is the NV-DV2000 set as indicated below in the following instances?

≥With Edit Terminal set to DV, is Edit Mode set to PLAYER or PASSIVE? (when two NV- DV2000s are connected)

≥With Edit Terminal set to EDIT, is Edit Mode set to PASSIVE?

“Control of the playback unit was lost while editing was in progress”

‘If the playback unit is left in the pause state for more than 5 minutes, it may automatically stop in order to protect the tape and the head from damage.

‘If the playback unit is a video movie camera, control is not possible if the video movie camera is in CAMERA Mode. Put the video movie camera into PLAYBACK (VCR) Mode.

“Programme Editing is not available for selection on the EDIT MENU screen”

‘Programme Editing is not available if the playback unit that is connected does not have a Time code or tape (linear) counter display.

“After setting the edit start/end points, the next screen does not appear when OK is pressed”

‘Have all three points in the edit start/end points been set on the playback unit and the recording unit? Programme setting is not completed unless 3 or more points are set.

‘Are the edit start/end points set in the wrong order (i.e., the editing end precedes the in point)?

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Contents NV-DV2000EC Digital Video Cassette RecorderFor Your Safety Dear CustomerContents Avoid sudden changes in temperature Keep the VCR away from high temperaturesCleaning the VCR Avoid humidity and dustBefore Use For your safety please read the following text carefully How to Replace the FuseCheck List Edit cable 1 pc DV cable 1 pc Batteries for the EditingControls and Connection Sockets FrontInfra-red receiver window Cassette compartment Mixing Edit button R42Rear SET UP button Editing ControllerEdit Menu button Jog Dial/Shuttle Ring R15,39-51Jog Dial inner dialCounter Reset button R18 31 VCR1/2/3 switchInfra-red Transmitter window Counter Zero Stop button R18Editing Controller Setup Installing the BatteriesPower Source for the Editing Controller Precautions for Battery ReplacementSetting Up Connections Using a 21-Pin Scart CableConnections Using an S-Video Cable Connection to a Stereo Amplifier/ Connection to a Decoder Connection to a Stereo AmplifierConnection to a Decoder HintPlayback Playback1 2 4,5 Recording One-Touch Recording OTRTo Display the Remaining Tape Time To Select the Desired Tape SpeedOther Playback and Recording Functions 3D DNR FunctionsTo Ensure a Stable and Shake-Free Recording Picture TBC Search Functions Index Search SystemPhotoshot Index Search System To return to a specified scene zero stop functionUsing the VCR with a Video Printer Set Edit Terminal to EDIT, and Edit Mode toOperations Video PrinterUsing the VCR with a Computer Clock Setting/Shipping Condition To set the clockTo Initialise VCR Functions and Edit Functions Settings for VCR Functions Audio Data Indicator Audio Output Mode IndicatorIndex/Photoshot Index Search Indicator Tape running displayTo Set the Colour mode Setting for TBC FunctionVCR display Comb filterSettings for 3D DNR REC DNR/PB DNR Function To Set the Remote modeFor Recording For PlaybackEditing Functions Preparations for EditingAudio Dubbing Audio MixingAssemble Editing Creating the Tapes for Editing Connecting with a Panasonic Digital Video Camera AV1 Rear Recording Unit Playback UnitSet Edit Mode to Recorder Set Edit Terminal to Edit Playback Unit Digital Video CameraRecording Unit NV-DV2000 Turn on the VCRRecording VCR Playback VCR FrontPlayback VCR Recording VCRControlling the Recording VCR through the Playback VCR Recording VCRConnecting an S-VHS VHS Video Equipment with an Edit Socket Playback Unit AV2 Rear AV1 Rear Recording UnitPlayback Unit VHS VHS Video Equipment with an Edit socket Recording VCR NV-DV2000Press Input Select so that A2, A3 or A4 is selected Connecting a Video Equipment with a Lanc Socket Playback Unit Video Equipment with a Lanc socket Set Edit Terminal to 8mmSettings for Editing Audio modeSearch with Sound Setting for One-Touch-Edit Setting for Album FunctionPress 21 Cursor to select OFF or ON, and then press OK Press 34 Cursor to select Still Album and press OKAlbum Function Operations Press Still Album toEditing when Not Using an Edit Cable QuickOne-Touch Assemble One-Touch Insert/Audio Dubbing EditingFor 62,4Press Audio DUB on the Editing Controller ≥ The picture from the playback unitAppears on the screen Press Mixing EditManual Copying Operations Press Edit MenuTo select Start Copying. Player Manual Insert Select Audio InsertPress Player and JOG/SHUTTLE Press Recorder and JOG/SHUTTLEManual Audio Dubbing To Listen to the Edited Audio after Audio DubbingProgramme Assemble 10,11Programme To interrupt editing or ReviewProgramme Insert 5,8Video Insert Audio InsertTo interrupt editing, Preview or Review To continue setting programmes Press Player and JOG/SHUTTLE Programme Audio DubbingTo check and change Programmes Select Confirm/ChangeProgramme Editing To interrupt editing, Preview or Review≥ Audio Dubbing is not possible in the following To Cancel a Programme Other Editing FunctionsTo Insert a New Programme Between Existing Programmes To Check and Change a ProgrammeTo Cancel All Editing Programmes TwiceTo select Erase all Programmes , and thenEdit Timing Adjustment To select Timing AdjustAdjust the timing for Edit start point by settingHelpful Hints Tape Trade Editing Marked with an index signal Glossary of TermsThis function improves the horizontal shaking Subtle distortion in the vertical lines which tend to takeDV Terminal Copying, Assemble, Video Insert, and Audio InsertOn Screen Display Messages Messages of On Screen Display for Editing OperationsBefore Requesting Service VCR does not operate correctlyPlayback does not operate correctly Recording does not operate correctlyEditing Controller does not work correctly Flow Chart for On Screen Displays SET UP On Screen DisplaysEdit Menu On Screen Display Manual Editing Programme EditingR64 Programme Editing On Screen Displays Programme EditingConfirm/Change Specifications Page F0600Gy0 1500A
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