Panasonic VHS NV-G40 Series User manual

Operating
Instructions
SB! HQ
PAL
Video Cassette Recorder
NV-G40 Series
Panasonic
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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CONTENTS
Page
3
FEATURES
4
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
6
INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER AND DIGITAL
SCANNER
8
INSTALLATION
8
TUNING THE TV SET TO THE VIDEO PLAYBACK
CHANNEL
9
SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENT TIME
W
SETTING THE TUNER IN THE VTR
11
THE VIDEO CASSETTE
12
PLAYBACK
15
RECORDING FROM A TV BROADCAST SIGNAL
16
SUPER OTR FUNCTION
(ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING)
18 TIMER RECORDING
IMPORTANT
Your attention is drawn to the fact that
recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs
| or other published or broadcast material
| may infringe copyright laws.
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| WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
) DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
1 RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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| FOR YOUR SAFETY
■ DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
is the safety information.
22 CAMERA RECORDING
23 DUBBING (COPYING)
24 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
26 CAUTIONS
27 SPECIFICATIONS
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FEATURES
Slim Design and Front Loading System
This highly functional design allows loading the video
cassette from the front, thus minimizing the space required
for the placement.
Multi-Function Display
Whenever an operation button is pressed, the activated
function is immediately indicated on this easy-to-see
display. It shows you at a glance, in what operation mode
the VTR is functioning.
Super Still, Super Still Advance and Super Fine Slow
Playback
Super Still, Super Still Advance and Super Fine Slow
Playback are possible with superb picture quality free from
noise and jitter.
Reception of up to 32 TV Stations
The built-in tuner in this VTR allows pre-tuning of as many
as 32 TV stations. So this VTR can accommodate virtually
any increase in available TV programmes in the future.
Infra-red Remote Controller
The Infra-red Remote Controller unit allows operation of
various functions from the comfort of your favorite viewing
position.
Lap Time Counter
The new Lap Time Counter is a great improvement over the
approximate counter systems of conventional VTRs. It
gives you an exact reading of the elapsed tape time in
hours, minutes and seconds, and makes it easy to calculate
the tape time left on a cassette.
Digital Scanner
This Digital Scanner makes it possible to programme timer
recordings by tracing the corresponding bar codes on the
supplied Programming Sheet. The traced programming
data can be confirmed on the built-in Bar Code Reader
Display before they are transmitted to the VTR at the push
of a button.
1-Month Calendar Timer
The clock/timer of the VTR is programmed with the
calendar up to the end of 2002, so it knows exactly what
day of the week it is on any given date. Programming of as
many as 4 timer recordings is possible up to one month in
advance.
Auto Operation
The extremely convenient Auto Operation functions of this
VTR include Auto Start and Auto Play when a recorded
cassette is inserted, Auto Eject which indicates that an
inserted cassette is not suitable for recording, VTR-Off
Eject for ejecting a cassette even with the VTR off, and Auto
Rewind at the end of a tape. If the VTR On/Off Switch is
pressed during the rewind mode including Auto Rewind, the
VTR will eject the cassette and turn itself off when
rewinding is completed.
Super OTR Function (One-Touch Timer Recording)
This convenient function makes it possible to easily
programme the VTR for recording of TV programmes with
immediate start or with start within 24 hours by precisely
setting the starting time and ending time to the desired
minute. When the recording ends, the VTR will automatical¬
ly turn itself off.
HQ (High Quality) Picture System
Video recorders carrying the HQ symbol mark feature the
new VHS High Quality Picture System. This system
assures complete compatibility with VTRs that use the
conventional VHS system.

No. Description
Page
O Cassette Compartment
11
© Clock Button
9
© Eject Button (4u)
11
© Cassette-in Indicator
11
0 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver
6
0 Channel Selection Up and Down Buttons
10
© Multi-Function Display
5
0 OTR On Buttons
17
0 OTR Off Buttons
16
0 Clock/Counter Selector 12
© Memory/Search Lock Button 12
0 VTR On/Off Switch with Indicator
8
©
No. Description
Page
© Slow Tracking Control
14
© Tuner Set-up Controls
10
© Timer Controls
9
© Timer Record Button
18
© Rewind ◄◄ /Review @ Button
12
© Play Button ( ► )
13
© Fast Forward ►► /Cue Q Button
12
© Stop Button ( ■ )
13
© Pause/Still Button (II)
13
© Record Button {•)
15
© VTR/TV Selector
8
© Reset Button
12
Tracking Control
13

Multi-Function Display
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No. Description
Page
© Position Indicator
10
© VTR Indicator
8
© Channel Display
10
@ Tape Counter Mode Indicator
12
® Recording Indicator
15
(6) Tape Running Display
12
© OTR Indicator
16
® Timer Recording Indicator
18
(D Everyday Indicator
19
© Date Display
9
© Memory Indicator
12
© Search Lock Indicator
12
No. Description
Page
O Audio Input Socket
22
© Audio Output Socket
23
© Test Signal Switch
8
© RF Output Socket
8
© RF Signal Level Switch
8
© AC Mains Lead Socket
8
© Video Input Socket
22
© Video Output Socket
23
© RF Input Socket
8
© Video Playback Channel Selector
8
© Clock/Counter Display 9
@ Timer Programme Number 18

INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER AND DIGITAL SCANNER
Part Number: VEQ0684
O VTR On/Off Button
© Clock/Counter Selector
0 Record Buttons (•)
O Pause/Still Button (II)
© Rewind ◄◄ /Review @ Button
0 Play Button ( ► )
O Slow Buttons
© Fast Forward ►► /Cue Q Button
© Still Advance Button (lit)
© Stop Button ( ■ )
© Programme Position (Channel) Selector Buttons
0 VTR/TV Selector
© Transmit Button
(2) Bar Code Reading Section
® Digital Scanner On/Off Switch
@ Transmitting Section
How to Operate the Digital Scanner
Set the Digital Scanner On/Off Switch to “ON”.
• If no operation is performed for more than 25 seconds, the
scanner will automatically switch over to the power-saving
standby condition and the lamp will go off. (In this case, if
bar codes have already been read but not yet transmitted
to the VTR, the data will be cancelled.)
•When the Digital Scanner On/Off Switch is set to “ON"
but the lamp is not lit, set the switch to “OFF" and then to
“ON” again.
Tracing the Bar Codes
® Place the Digital Scanner vertically on the Small Box.
(§) Trace the bar code quickly in the direction of the arrow.
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Cleaning Brush for the Digital Scanner
If the sensor in the tip of the Digital Scanner becomes
clogged with dirt, it may become impossible to read the bar
codes. Clean the tip from time to time with the supplied
brush as illustrated below.
Keep this brush in the storage case of the Digital Scanner.
Cleaning Brush
•Move the brush several times over the
tip so that the hair enters the hole.
•Treat the Programming Sheet with care. If the sheet
gets dirty or scratched, the bar code reading may
become impossible.
•Protect the Digital Scanner from strong shocks and
vibration. Keep it away from water and places with
high temperature and humidity.
•If the bar code is traced slowly, it cannot be read
correctly.
•When there is no “Beep" sound, the reading of the
bar code is incomplete. Trace the bar code again.
•When using the Programming Sheet, put it on fiat
surface. Reading the bar codes while holding it in
your hand or bending it, may result in incorrect
operation.
• Do not deviate from the bar code, nor stop tracing
halfway.
• Do not slant the scanner to trace the bar code.
Power Source for the Remote Controller
(Digital Scanner)
■ The Remote Controller is powered by two iEC "R6"
(Digital Scanner: 4 IEC “R03") size batteries. The life of
the batteries is about one year, however, it depends on
the frequency of use. Inspect and if necessary, replace
the batteries once a year.
CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT
• Load the new batteries with their polarities (© and ©)
aligned correctly.
• Do not apply heat to batteries, or internal short-circuit may
occur.
•If you do not intend to use the Remote Controller or Digital
Scanner for a long period of time, remove the batteries
and store them in a cool and dry place.
• Remove spent batteries immediately and dispose of them.
• Do not use an old and a new batteries together. (Also
never use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.)
Load the batteries as follows:
O Remove the battery compartment lid.
0 Place the batteries in the battery compartment as
indicated inside the battery compartment.
o Replace the lid.
Note:
•The infra-red beam should be transmitted directly at the
Infra-red Remote Control Receiver on the front of the
VTR.
•Direct sunlight may interfere with the beam.
•The lightsensing angle of the Infra-red Remote Control
Receiver window in the VTR is about 60°.
•The unit should be used within a range of about 7 meters
from the front of the VTR.
Recommendation
To save battery power, make sure to set the Digital Scanner
On/Off Switch to “OFF" after using the Digital Scanner.
When the batteries are exhausted, the bar code reading
can no longer be performed.
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INSTALLATION
Connection to a TV Set
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
install ant external aerial to AS 1417.1.
Used to attenuate the reception of the VHF and/or UHF
aerial signals. If the reception is normal, set to “HIGH”. If
the signal is strong (stripes appear in the upper part of the
picture), set to “LOW".
O Connect the external aerial to the RF Input Socket of
the VTR.
0 Connect the aerial terminal on your TV set to the RF
Output Socket on the VTR with the supplied DIN-DIN
Coaxial Cable.
0 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Mains Socket of
the VTR to the mains outlet.
© If the TV set is equipped with separate video and audio
input sockets, it is recommended to connect the VTR to
the TV set with separate video and audio cables.
TUNING THE TV SET TO THE
VIDEO PLAYBACK CHANNEL
Video Playback Channel Selector [NV-G40A, EA]
This switch is used to select the Video Playback channel
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TEST
SIGNAL
ON
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© Turn the TV set on and select the AV programme
position or another programme position that is not
occupied by any TV station.
© Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR On.
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• VTR Indicator will appear in the Multi-Function
Display.
© Set the Test Signal Switch to “ON".
0 Tune the selected programme position (channel) of the
TV set to the VHF channel shown below for your
model. Confirm on the TV set that the received test
pattern is as shown below.
NV-G40A VHF channel 0 or 1‘
NV-G40EA VHF channel 2 or 3
•NV-G40A only
In some areas channel
0 may be used by local
TV station. In this case
switch to channel 1.
© Set the Test Signal Switch to "OFF". Your TV is now
ready to receive the RF output signal from the VTR.
© To check, play back a pre-recorded tape and readjust
fine tuning of TV if nec^ssVy.
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SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENT TIME
The built-in digital clock employs the 24-hour system.
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For Example: Set the clock for Sunday, October 10
1999,9:10.
• Connect the VTR to the mains outlet.
• Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR On.
O When connecting this VTR to the mains or after a long
power failure, both the date and time indications flash.
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© Press the Clock Button to start the date and time
setting.
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© Press the “+" or Button to set the month.
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© Press the or Button to set the minute.
© Press the Clock Button when the present time be¬
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At every push of the Next Button, the flashing indication
changes in the following order.
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•The Timer Record Function should be set to “Off ",
otherwise the VTR cannot be operated normally. In
this case, the Timer Record Indicator "\r\" will flash
to warn you.
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The tuner in the VTR makes it possible to receive TV
broadcasts and to record these programmes without having
to turn on the TV set.
Preparation'
•Turn the TV set on and select the programme position
(channel) which you have tuned to the video playback
channel.
• Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR on
•Set the VTR/TV Selector to “VTR".
Tuning Procedure
O Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.
The indication on the Multi-Function Display changes
from the clock indication to the position indication.
© Press the Channel Up or Down Button to select a
programme position (channel) which you want to tune
to a TV station.
e Press the Band/AFC Button to select the T, “HT or
“U” position.
Q Press the “+” or Button until the picture of the
desired station on your TV is satisfactory.
•If the “+” or Button is pressed while pressing the
Next Button, the stations will change quickly.
The tuned station is automatically memorized.
Repeat steps 0~O for each channel you want to tune to a
station.
© Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.
The indication on the Multi-Function Display changes
to the clock indication.
Fine Tuning Procedure
If fine tuning is necessary, for example for a weak station
which is close to a strong station:
© Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.
The tuner in the VTR can be preset for up to 32 stations,
Press the “+” or Button to obtain the best tuning
condition.
• “AFC" Indicator will not be displayed.
•To return the tuning to its former state, press the
Band/AFC Button.
© Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.
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Blanking of Unoccupied Programme Positions
Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.
Press the Channel Up or Down Button to select a
programme position (channel) which you do not want
to tune to a TV station.
® Press the Clear Button (“- will be displayed in the
Programme Position Indication).
•Repeat steps © and © for any programme positions
on which no stations are to be tuned. Afterwards,
these programme positions will be skipped during
Up/Down selection of the programme position.
© pr ess the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.
Cancelling the Clear Function (Blanking)
© Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.
(2) To cancel the blanking of a programme position, select
that programme position on the VTR and then press
the Clear Button.
® Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.
THE VIDEO CASSETTE
Inserting a Video Cassette (Auto Operation)
O Insert the video cassette as shown. The VTR will be
turned on automatically and the cassette will be
automatically drawn into the VTR.
© When a video cassette is inserted, the “EH" mark will
appear.
Notes:
•When a video cassette with broken out erasure prevention
tab (for example a pre-recorded tape) is inserted, play¬
back will start immediately.
•Use (VHS video cassette tapes only.
Removing a Video Cassette
0 Press the Eject Button (A).
Simply press the Eject Button; the VTR turns itself on,
ejects the cassette and turns itself off again.

Preparation
•Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to ‘‘Off’’.
•Insert a recorded video cassette.
When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press
- the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.
•Turn the TV set on and select the video playback channel.
Rewind and Fast Forward
Press the Rewind -*M/Review Button to rewind the
tape.
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It shows the elapsed recording or playback time.
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The indication will appear when the tape is
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Clock/Counter Selector
By pressing this button when the VTR On/Off Switch is set
to "On”, it is possible to change over the display mode of
the Clock/Counter Display in the Multi-Function Display
from “Clock” to “Counter” Display and vice versa.
• Even if the selector button is set for “Counter” the display
will automatically changes over to “Clock” Display in all
the following cases: When you set the VTR On/Off Switch
to “Off”, adjust the clock to the present time, programme
a timer recording, check a timer recording programme or
programme and perform an OTR.
•When the Clock/Counter Display shows the time, the
counter cannot be reset and the Memory and Search Lock
Function cannot be activated (“M" and “S" indication
does not light up).
Memory Functiorr
The Memory function makes it simple and fast to find a
certain position on the tape later again, simply by pressing
the Reset Button at that position to set the tape counter to
“0:00.00" and by pressing the Memory/Search Lock
Button. During Rewind or Fast Forward, the tape will then
stop at approximately the desired position.
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• Even if the Clock/Counter Display is switched over
to “Clock" Display after pressing the Memory/
Search Lock Button, the Memory function will stop
the tape at the desired position.
• If the figures on the Tape Counter do not change
during Fast Forward, Rewind or any of the Playback
functions, this means that nothing is recorded on
that tape section.
•The Tape Counter is automatically reset to
“0:00.00" when the video cassette is ejected.

Auto Cue and Play
When inserting a video cassette which has the erasure
prevention tab removed playback will start automatically.
If nothing is recorded on the part of the tape where playback
is started, the VTR will automatically be in the Cue playback
mode until the recorded part is reached, then it changes
back to normal playback mode. When the Search Lock
Indicator is lit, the Cue playback will continue to operate,
even after the recorded part is reached. Therefore press the
Play Button for normal playback.
O Normal Playback
Press the Play Button ( ► ).
•Adjust the Tracking Control on the VTR if the image is
partially obscured by bands of noise.
Q To Finish Playback
Press the Stop Button ( ■ } to stop the playback.
0 Super Still Playback
When the VTR is in the playback mode, press the
Pause/Still Button (II) to view a still-picture. To continue
the normal playback, press this button again.
Cue Playback
When the Fast Forward ►► /Cue © Button is kept pressed
while the VTR is in the playback mode, the tape will be
played back at high speed in forward direction.
0 Review Playback
When the Rewind -^M/Review |© Button is kept pressed
while the VTR is in the playback mode, the tape will be
played back at high speed in reverse direction.
To make possible Cue or Review playback without having
to keep the respective button pressed, first press the
Memory/Search Lock Button so that the Search Lock
Indicator “S” appears in the Multi-Function Display, and
then press the Fast Forward ►► /Cue © Button or the
Rewind ◄◄ /Review © Button.
To switch the VTR back to normal playback, press the Play
Button ( ► ).
•When Cue or Review playback continues for more than 10
minutes, the VTR will automatically switch back to the
normal playback mode.

PLAYBACK BY USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER
SLOW
Slow Tracking Control
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© Super Fine Slow Playback
During normal playback, the Slow-motion playback can be
activated by pressing the Slow Button. The slow-motion
playback speed can then be varied by using the Slow
or Button.
Super Still Advance Playback
Press the Still Advance Button. (« ► ) while the VTR is in the
still playback mode. Each time you press this button, the
still-picture will advance one single field.
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•The sound will be played back only during normal
playback.
•If you leave the VTR in the still playback mode for
more than 5 minutes, the VTR will automatically
switch over to the Stop mode to protect the tape and
the video heads.
•Noise which takes the form of horizontal bars
appears on the TV in the Cue and Review playback
modes. This is not an indication of a malfunction.
•The top of the picture may become distorted in the
Cue, Review, Still or Slow mode. This is not an
indication of a malfunction.
•When the picture rolls vertically in the Cue or
Review mode, adjust the vertical hold control on the
TV set.
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speed, indicator flashes.
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•Press the Play Button ( ► ) to continue the normal
playback.
• If the Slow playback operation continues for more
than 5 minutes, the VTR automatically switches over
to the stop mode.
•While playing back a tape in the Super Still or Super
Fine Slow playback mode on a TV set equipped with
an automatic vertical hold control, the picture may
shake vertically. In this case, set the TV set's vertical
hold (Auto/Manual) selector to the “Manual" position,
and adjust the vertical hold control.
Slow Tracking Control
• When noise bars appear during Super Still, Super Still
Advance or Super Fine Slow playback, switch over to slow
playback and adjust the Slow tracking Control to reduce
the noise bars.
•It may not be possible to eliminate the noise bars
completely.
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STOP PAUSE/STILL REC»
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Preparation
• Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to “Off".
•Reset the Tape Counter to “0:00.00".
• Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab
intact.
When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press
the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.
•Set the VTR/TV Selector to “VTR".
O Select on the VTR, the programme position (channel)
to be recorded. In order to confirm proper reception,
turn on the TV set and select the video playback
channel.
O Press the Pause/Stili Button (II) to stop the tape
temporarily.
• Press the Pause/Still Button (| |) again to continue
the recording.
»lf you leave the VTR in the pause mode for more than
5 mtnutes, the VTR will automatically switch over to
the stop mode to protect the tape and the video
heads.
Recording One TV Programme While Watchinq
Another
© Record (following steps O and ©).
© Set the VTR/TV Selector to “TV",
® Select the desired programme position (channel) on
your TV set.
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• Disconnect all cables from the Video Input and
Audio Input Sockets before starting the recording. If
they remain connected, it is impossible to record TV
programmes.
© Press the Record Button
•When a video cassette with broken out tab is
inserted, it will be ejected automatically.
• During recording, the programme position (channel)
on the VTR cannot be changed.
•To start a recording with the Remote Controller, press
the two Record Buttons on the Remote Controller
simultaneously.
To Finish the Recording
0 Press the Stop Button ( ■ ).
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SUPER OTR FUNCTION (ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING)
This convenient function makes it possible to easily
programme the VTR for recording of TV programmes with
immediate start or with start within 24 hours by precisely
setting the starting time and ending time to the desired
minute, and the VTR will automatically turn itself off when
the recording ends.
Preparation
•Make sure that the clock shows the present time correctly.
•Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab
intact.
When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press
the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.
•Set the VTR/TV Selector to “VTR”.
It is possible to programme an OTR recording for a TV
programme which will start immediately or within the next
24 hours.
(For example, OTR recording of a TV programme broad¬
cast from 10:30 to 11:00.)
O Select the programme position (channel) to be re¬
corded.
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ending time to 11:00.
•When quickly and repeatedly pressing the OTR On (+) or
(-) Button or the OTR Off (+) or (-) Button, the
corresponding time indication changes in
1-minute steps. When it is kept pressed, the indication
changes in 10-minute steps.
•After setting the OTR starting time in step O, the OTR Off
(+) or (-) Button must be pressed within 8 seconds to
select the OTR ending time, otherwise the selected
starting time will be cancelled.
After 4 seconds, the display will automatically return to the
starting time indication.
To confirm the ending time, press the Check/Programme
Button once. When this button is pressed twice, the display
will change to the clock indication.
•The VTR will automatically switch off, when the OTR is
completed. To turn the VTR on again, press the VTR
On/Off Switch.
•When the tab of the inserted video cassette is broken
out, it will be ejected automatically.
•The "OTR" indicator will be displayed.

When the Check/Programme Button is pressed once, the
present time will be displayed.
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When the Clock/Counter Selector Button is pressed during
OTR recording, the counter indication will be displayed.
OTR Function with Immediate Start
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ending time to 11:00.
•When the tab of the inserted video cassette is broken
out, it will be ejected automatically.
•The “OTR" indicator will be displayed.
• When quickly and repeatedly pressing the OTR On (+) or
(-) Button or the OTR Off (+) or (-) Button, the
corresponding time indication changes in
1-minute steps. When it is kept pressed, the indication
changes in 10-minute steps.
•The VTR will automatically switch off, when the OTR is
completed. To turn the VTR on again, press the VTR
On/Off Switch.
•When the tape reaches its end during an OTR the
VTR will turn itself off.
•Make sure that the OTR Function (One-Touch
Timer Recording) does not overlap a programmed
timer recording. An OTR always takes precedence
over a timer recording.
•It is possible to change the OTR starting time or the
ending time before the recording starts.
•It is possible to perform any VTR operation (except
timer recording) until the recording starts.
•It is possible to change the OTR ending time even
during the recording.
•To interrupt an OTR, press the VTR On/Off Switch
to turn the VTR off.
•Disconnect all cables from the Video Input and
Audio Input Sockets before starting the recording. If
they remain connected, it is impossible to record TV
programmes.
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TIMER RECORDING
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•Make sure that the clock shows the present time correctly.
•Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to "Off”.
•Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab
intact.
When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press
the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.
For Example:
Programming a timer recording for a TV programme that
will be broadcast on Wednesday, October 27, from 10:30 to
11:45, on programme position (channel) 12, on timer
programme number 2. (Present date=October 10, 1999 )
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When the tab of the inserted video cassette is broken
out, it will be ejected automatically.
•Disconnect all cables from the Video Input and
Audio Input Sockets before starting the recording. If
they remain connected, it is impossible to record TV
programmes.

For Everyday Recording
For example:
Programme time for timer recording every day from 10:30
to 11:45 on timer programme number 2.
Programming for everyday recording can be made on any
of the timer programme numbers 1-4.
Execute the operation steps O to 0.
Q Press the (-) Button once, so that the Everyday
indication (ED) will appear.
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To Confirm the Programme of a Timer Recording
Make sure that the VTR is turned on.
Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to “On”.
Select the programme number to be checked, by repeated¬
ly pressing the Check/Programme Button.
The preset channel and start and ending times of the timer
recording will be indicated for about 8 seconds.
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To Cancel a Timer Recording
Make sure that:
the VTR is turned on,
the Timer Record Function is set to "Off".
© Press the Check/Programme Button repeatedly, until
the number of the timer programme that you want to
cancel is displayed.
© Press the (+) and (-) Button simultaneously for more
than 3 seconds.
•After the programmed timer recording has been
made, set the Timer Record Function to “Off",
otherwise the VTR cannot be operated normally.
• During recording, the programme position (channel)
on the VTR cannot be changed.
•When you want to watch TV after setting a timer
recording, select the desired channel on the TV set.
•To cancel a timer recording during recording, set
the Timer Record Function to “Off".
•It is impossible to confirm programmes of timer
recordings while an OTR is being performed.
•To turn the VTR on and use it for playback or
recording before the timer recording is performed,
set the Timer Record Function to "Off".
•When the Timer Record Function is set to “On" but
no video cassette is inserted or no timer recording
has been programmed, the Timer Recording Indi¬
cator □ will flash to inform that the timer recording
cannot be performed.
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programme that will be broadcast on channel
position 4 on the 3rd of the month, from 7:02 to
- 7:35, trace the bar codes in the order of the
numbered arrows shown below.
O Trace the bar code for "CHANNEL".
© Trace the bar code for "DATE”.
© Trace the bar code for "START TIME".
© Trace the bar code for "+MIN".
© Trace the bar code for “END TIME".
© Trace the bar code for "+MIN”.
•When setting to a minute between 1 and 29, trace the
appropriate "4-MIN" bar cpde after tracing the ©
bar code.
•When setting to a minute between 31 and 59, trace
the appropriate "+MIN" bar code after tracing the
© bar code.
Setting the Time in 30-minute Steps
•Trace the appropriate bar code in the 30-minute-step
column only.
•The "Bee Bee Bee Bee Beeeeep" sound signals
that the scanner is now ready for data transmission.
•When a timer bar code with © or © minutes is
traced for the end time, the "Bee Bee Bee Bee
Beeeeep" sound which indicates reading comple¬
tion is heard. When subsequently tracing a “+MIN"
bar code after tracing © or © to choose another
minute setting, the reading completion sound will be
heard again.
•When no sound is heard, read the bar codes once
again.
•if more than one bar code is read in the same group,
only the last code will be effective.
•The bar codes for the time from "0:00" (midnight) to
"4:59" in the morning are on the back of the
Programming Sheet.
•If the "CANCEL" bar code is read, all barcodes that
have been read so far will be cancelled.
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Transmit the Programming Data
Keep pressing the Trasmit Button and confirm that the
programmed data on the Multi-Function Display of the VTR
are as desired.
After releasing the button, the data will continue to be
displayed for about 12 seconds.
•If the transmission was not received correctly, the
"Beep-Beep, Beep-Beep" sound from the VTR will warn
you. In this case, perform transmission again.
•The transmission is possible when the VTR is turned on
but is not in any of the recording or playback operation
modes. It is also possible when the VTR is in the timer
recording standby mode (Q indication is lit).
•The programming will be done on the next lower unoccu¬
pied timer programme number ( 4 ~ 1 ) .
•If all programme numbers are occupied, the “Beep-Beep,
Beep-Beep” sound from the VTR will warn you that the
programming cannot be made.
•When the Transmit Button is pressed, the VTR will
automatically be put into the timer recording standby
condition and the VTR will be turned off.
•To operate the VTR before the timer recording will be
performed, press the Timer Rec. Button to suspend the
timer recording standby condition. After using the VTR, be
sure to press the Timer Rec. Button again, otherwise the
timer recording will not be made.
• If the VTR is not turned on when the Transmit Button is
pressed, no sound will be heard from the VTR to warn that
the transmission was not received.
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