My Video casset palyer is Panasonic NV-MV20 VHS VCR

I'ts likely that the record sensor that pushes on the tab on the tape is bent or broken. Making the VCR think you are trying to record on to a protected tape.

Try the Panasonic website they have free PDF's of them.

You can purchase a VCR cleaning tape that will do the job. However the best way is to buy a can of Servisol Video 40 (small one will do and it will last a long time) then remove the top cover of the VCR. Spray the VCR heads. Shinny Silver things and any moving parts that the tape touches. If your not certain what to clean, with the cover off insert a tape and press play. Remove the tape and spray small amounts on the surfaces. If you can see a lot of dust you can wipe the heads etc with a cotton bud. A VCR housed in a smokers house will need extra work to get it clean. Once dry you can test a tape. If you see flecks or spots the VCR will need further cleaning.

Had a look around for you at most parts places for Panasonic and couldn't find it either! Your best bet is to contact Panasonic to see if they have it. Otherwise I have seen a couple of these on E-Bay, so you could get one there - probably cheaper there than the PSU anyway. And as long as it powers up, you either have a good video or the parts for your old one!

Hello
Setup codes for Panasonic VCRs with One For all URC-6131-6 device remote control are:

1062, 0035, 0162, 0225, 0454, 0616, 1035, 1162,
1262
OK.

http://www.panasonic.com.au/support/downloads/more_info.cfm?objectID=1016&fileTypeID=2&productCategoryID=148&productID=1129&listQueryString=fileTypeID%3D2%26productCategoryID%3D148%26productID%3D1129
cut & paste to address bar.

You could try a different scart lead

You can get one from Curry's Partmaster for £16-99 or £19-99 plus P&P.

1. connect VCR(recorder) to TV, select TV proper channel to get signal from VCR
2. connect Mini DV to VCR, for example, you are using AV1 input on your VCR
3. on you VCR, select channel(or input) to AV1, insert a blank tape
4. turn your Mini DV to play mode and play, press REC on your VCR

you should get picture now.

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