Panasonic NV-HD620MK2 DVD player

[John Harvey]

I've used the supplied disc that's supposed to open up the player for
all zones, however it's only got me part way there.

The zone 1 DVD I have is no longer locked out but produces a multiple
rolling image, like there's no vertical sync.

What else do I need to do?

 

[Phil Allison]

I've used the supplied disc that's supposed to open up the player for
all zones, however it's only got me part way there.

The zone 1 DVD I have is no longer locked out but produces a multiple
rolling image, like there's no vertical sync.

What else do I need to do?

** Adjust the vertical hold (if one exists) or buy an NTSC compatible TV
set.

Most modern AV equipped sets are.

Also try aus.dvd - maybe your player has an NTSC - PAL setting
available.




......... Phil

 

[John Harvey]

** Adjust the vertical hold (if one exists) or buy an NTSC compatible TV
set.

Most modern AV equipped sets are.

It's connected to an aging JVC AV-S290AUT (which isn't NTSC
compatible) via a UEC Aurora sat decoder (I'm on the Optus remote area
service). AV from the player to scart on the decoder to scart on the
TV set. The TV doesn't have any vertical hold adjustment -- also
confirmed by the service manual which mentions "an IC with a built in
deflection circuit that adopts the countdown method for V/H Osc".

Vertical stability is otherwise perfect. It also weighs a tonne so I
don't feel much like looking inside if it can be avoided.

Also try aus.dvd - maybe your player has an NTSC - PAL setting
available.

The player has both NTSC and PAL60 settings, which makes no difference
on either setting.

Thanks for the suggestion -- I'll try the other group, and perhaps the
sat group, if it can't be solved here.

 

[Phil Allison]

"John Harvey"

The player has both NTSC and PAL60 settings, which makes no difference
on either setting.

** Then you cannot play region 1 DVDs.

Buy a new TV.




......... Phil

 

[Alan Rutlidge]

"John Harvey"




** Then you cannot play region 1 DVDs.

Buy a new TV.




........ Phil

John,

Regrettably the JVC AVS209AUT is a 50Hz PAL only receiver. It can
apparently be modified for PAL50/60Hz operation but I'm not sure exactly
what is required to be done to achieve this nor any idea what it might cost.
The picture rolling is simply because the PAL decoder can't lock up to the
60Hz vertical sync pulses, even if your DVD player is set to NTSC-PAL
conversion and there is no vertical hold adjustment (either external or
internal) on this model set to achieve this.

Are you sure about the model number of your Panasonic DVD player? A google
search of NV-HD620Mk2 shows this as a S-VHS VCR not a DVD player or
recorder.

There is a possible alternative only if your DVD player has RGB output (not
component). The JVC AVS290AUT has direct RGB drive capability via the SCART
input on the back panel. If you get a suitable lead you could try getting a
picture this way as it bypasses the decoding and sync sep circuits in the
PAL decoder chip.

Cheers,
Alan

 

[John Harvey]

John,

Regrettably the JVC AVS209AUT is a 50Hz PAL only receiver. It can
apparently be modified for PAL50/60Hz operation but I'm not sure exactly
what is required to be done to achieve this nor any idea what it might cost.
The picture rolling is simply because the PAL decoder can't lock up to the
60Hz vertical sync pulses, even if your DVD player is set to NTSC-PAL
conversion and there is no vertical hold adjustment (either external or
internal) on this model set to achieve this.

The set is around 14yo, and even though it was expensive in its day
(and been a top set) I'd probably opt to replace it at this stage.
For some reason I expected the DVD player to do the PAL conversion,
but PAL60 was the obvious thing I overlooked.

Are you sure about the model number of your Panasonic DVD player? A google
search of NV-HD620Mk2 shows this as a S-VHS VCR not a DVD player or
recorder.

You're absolutelycorrect -- stupid read the number off the wrong
machine in the rack. <:-(
It's a DVD-RV31.

There is a possible alternative only if your DVD player has RGB output (not
component). The JVC AVS290AUT has direct RGB drive capability via the SCART
input on the back panel. If you get a suitable lead you could try getting a
picture this way as it bypasses the decoding and sync sep circuits in the
PAL decoder chip.

Nope it's only got AV out. Apparently the European model, DVD-RV41,
has the scart, which I would've prefered, but it's not available here.

Looks like a new TV when I can afford it.... Any recommendations for
a decent one -- anyone?

 

[Phil Allison]

"John Harvey

Looks like a new TV when I can afford it.... Any recommendations for
a decent one -- anyone?

** I am very happy with my NEC FS 68 T 90.

Won't break the bank - circa $700 last time I looked.

NEC are nice folk to deal with too.




.......... Phil

 

[amstereo - matt2]

bud, most of the new sets are shit compared with what you have in your
hands. there is NO quality in anything as a result in cost cutting.

you'd be flat out getting 6 years of quality service out of a set as oposed
to the 14 yrs you've reached so far.

keep the one you have, and get a svhs JVC vcr (they have any system to any
system conversion) - these units will not activate the macrovision blocker
until u try to record somthing. and yiou can just use it as a system
converter in stead of a vcr if you wanted ~ $200

 

[James]

bud, most of the new sets are shit compared with what you have in your
hands. there is NO quality in anything as a result in cost cutting.

you'd be flat out getting 6 years of quality service out of a set as oposed
to the 14 yrs you've reached so far.

keep the one you have, and get a svhs JVC vcr (they have any system to any
system conversion) - these units will not activate the macrovision blocker
until u try to record somthing. and yiou can just use it as a system
converter in stead of a vcr if you wanted ~ $200

Um..no

Would only convert chroma. Digital timebase correction would be required,
and if you can get that feature in a $200 VCR can you please tell me the
model, I want one!...hell...I'll take 100 of them. Last time I looked
digital system converters cost $700+ on their own.

James

 

[Phil Allison]

"amstereo - matt2"

keep the one you have, and get a svhs JVC vcr (they have any system to any
system conversion)

** But not an electronic frame rate converter !!!



- these units will not activate the macrovision blocker

until u try to record something.

** Damn - that is the only time it bloody matters.




and you can just use it as a system

converter in stead of a vcr if you wanted ~ $200

** System conversion is done mechanically so it involves play and
ecord - n'est ce pas ?

That last bit is French - a bit of culture never hurts.





............ Phil

 

[amstereo - matt2]

I dunno dude,
http://www.jvc-australia.com/!ProductFeatures/pics/2003+HR-V200_+V600_+S6960.pdf

 

[amstereo - matt2]

page 3 graph

 

[Alan Rutlidge]

bud, most of the new sets are shit compared with what you have in your
hands. there is NO quality in anything as a result in cost cutting.

you'd be flat out getting 6 years of quality service out of a set as oposed
to the 14 yrs you've reached so far.

keep the one you have, and get a svhs JVC vcr (they have any system to any
system conversion) - these units will not activate the macrovision blocker
until u try to record somthing. and yiou can just use it as a system
converter in stead of a vcr if you wanted ~ $200

I tend to agree. This set is capable of resolving 800 horizontal lines and
considering its vintage the picture is superb. Just a pity you can't pick
up a cheap NTSC to RGB converter box. It would do the trick just nicely. I
would imagine this to be a much cheaper alternative to a standards
converter.

Cheers,
Alan

 

[Max Harding vk3jin]

check out www.regionfreedvd.net

The set is around 14yo, and even though it was expensive in its day
(and been a top set) I'd probably opt to replace it at this stage.
For some reason I expected the DVD player to do the PAL conversion,
but PAL60 was the obvious thing I overlooked.


You're absolutelycorrect -- stupid read the number off the wrong
machine in the rack. <:-(
It's a DVD-RV31.


Nope it's only got AV out. Apparently the European model, DVD-RV41,
has the scart, which I would've prefered, but it's not available here.

Looks like a new TV when I can afford it.... Any recommendations for
a decent one -- anyone?

ROT13.