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Dear Customer
May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder.
We would particularly advise that you carefully study the
Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and
that you note the listed precautions.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety
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.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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.
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.
Connections  5
Tuning the TV to your VTR
 6
Setting the Clock of the VTR 
7
Storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR 
8
Controls and Connection Sockets
 10
Infra-red Remote Controller 
12
Playback 
14
On-the-spot Recording

16
Timer Recording 
18
• Using the Remote Controller 
20
Editing 
22
•
Assembly Editing 
22
•
Insert Editing 
23
•
Audio Dubbing 
24
Other Functions

25
Bar Code Operation 
26
• Scanner Preparation

26
• Setting the Clock 
27
•
Timer Recording 
28
Before Requesting Service

30
Precautions 
33
Specifications

34
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Unpacking
Check and identify the supplied accessories, and then set up this VTR after reading
Setting Up.

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Basic Connections
The following connections are required to record and play
back the VTR through TV set:
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Aerial
(Not Supplied)
1
TV Set (Not Supplied)
Aerial Connector
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Aerial
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Install any external aerial to AS 1417.1.
(Not Supplied)
2
Aerial Connector
1
To mains supply
(Not Supplied)
(Not Supplied)
Connections
CI.
Connections
This tells you how to connect with an aerial, TV, etc.
To mains supply
Connection to a TV Set with the Audio/Video Input Sockets
TV Set (Not Supplied)
•
Connection to a Stereo Amplifier

5

Tuning the TV to your VTR
1 5
Operations

Display Symbols
It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the
same way that you watch TV broadcasts.
If you have connected the VTR to the TV through the
video and audio input sockets then you do not need to
follow the procedure mentioned below.
1

Turn on the TV and VTR.
OPERATE
6
2
VTR/
TV
Select the VTR mode.
VTR
Select the video playback channel which is
not occupied with any TV station.
H:
channel 1
L: channel 0
3
L
4
To generate a test pattern, set
TEST
SIGNAL to ON.
ON—
OFF—
t
TEST SIGNAL
Set the TV to an unused position which you
wish to use for your video playback.
H: channel 1
L: channel 0
In some areas channel 0 may be used by local TV station.
In this case switch to channel 1.
6
ON—
OFF—
TEST SIGNAL
Set TEST SIGNAL to OFF.

Setting the Clock of the VTR
Tuning the TV to your VTR
Setting the Clock of the VTR
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1 • 3 2
1
CLOCK
SET
Keep CLOCK SET pressed for more than
2 seconds.
2
 Set each item by pressing + or — and NEXT.
Set Year "99".
Set Month "10".
NEXT
Set Date "16".
Set Hour "20".
Set Minute "15".
•
There is no need to press
NEXT.
Press CLOCK SET.
•
The clock will start.
3
CLOCK
SET
The built-in clock is used to activate the timer for automatic
recording and must be set to the correct time.
The built-in digital clock employs the 24-hour system.
Preparation

For Example:
Turn on the VTR.

Date; 16th, October, 1999
Time; 20:15
Operations

Display Symbols
Note:

Time reset function
The clock operates for at least 60 minutes by its backup

XX:00.00 can be set by performing the operation steps 1
system in the event of power failure.

and 3 during XX:58.00—XX:01.59.
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NEXT
NEXT
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Storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR
1 • 5 2-4 4
Introduction
The VTR is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV
set) and can be pre-set to receive up to 99 TV broadcast
stations.
Operations

Display Symbols
Preparation
•
Confirm that the TV is on and the VTR viewing channel is
selected.
• Turn on the VTR and press
VTRITV
to select the VTR
mode.
()Turn on the VTR and select the programme position
except A1.
TUNER
PRESET
Keep TUNER PRESET pressed for more
than 2 seconds.
111—
Select the programme position,
then press NEXT.
Select TV band "I", "III" or "U",
then press NEXT.
SHIFT
Search for the required TV station by
pressing and holding + or —.
Release once the station has been found.
•
Search speed changes quickly by pressing
SHIFT
simultaneously with + or —.
• Press
NEXT
and repeat steps 2-4 for each programme
position you want to tune to a station.
5

Press TUNER PRESET twice.
TUNER
PRESET
8

PRE-PROGRAMMED TV CHANNELS
The local TV transmission channels 2, 7, 9 and 10 are
factory-preset in this VTR. That is, if you can receive
television broadcasts on VHF channels 2, 7, 9 and
10, these are already tuned on the programme
positions with the matching numbers.
However, it is possible to cancel these presettings
and tune the local TV broadcast channels on any
desired programme positions.
For alternative settings and tuning of additional TV
broadcasts channels, follow the Tuning Operations.
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Storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR
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•
Fine Tuning Procedure
1 Keep
TUNER PRESET
pressed for more than
2 seconds, and then press again.
2
Press
NEXT.
3
Press + or — to obtain the best tuning condition.
•
"AFC" Indicator disappears.
•
To return the tuning to its former state, press
SHIFT.
4
Press
TUNER PRESET.
Blanking of Unoccupied Programme
Positions
1
Keep
TUNER PRESET
pressed for more than
2 seconds.
2
Select a programme position which you do not want to
tune to a TV station, by using + or —.
3 Press
SHIFT. ("— —"
is displayed.)
•
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other unoccupied programme
positions to skip during the selection of the programme
positions.
•
To cancel the blanking of a programme position, select
that programme position on the VTR and then press
SHIFT.
4 Press
TUNER PRESET
twice.
Channel Plan
VHF
UHF
III
0-5
5A-11
21-69
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10
Controls and Connection Sockets
This gives a detailed explanation of the function of each button, switch and connection socket.
O
OPERATE
To turn the VTR on and off.
O
EJECT
To eject a video cassette.
O
Cassette Compartment
Insert a video cassette here.
O
CLOCK SET
To set the time.
O TUNER PRESET
To initiate TV station settings for the tuner.
o
STEREO Indicator
When a stereo programme is received, this indicator
lights up.
• BILINGUAL Indicator
When a bilingual programme is received, this indicator
lights up.
• PAUSE/STILL
During playback: Still picture.
During recording: To interrupt recording
O PLAY
To start playback. "l>" is lit.
J
STOP
To stop any playback or recording.

Controls and Connection Sockets
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111 NOISE FILTER
OFF: For normal VTR operation.
ON:  For playback of a cassette whose recording
quality is inferior.
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VTR 1/VTR 2
VTR 1: Set at this position on both the VTR and
remote controller for normal use with one VTR.
VTR 2: Set at this'position when using two Panasonic
VTRs.
This allows the remote controller to be set for
operating VTR 1 or VTR 2.
® VTR/TV
To select the VTR mode or TV mode.
110 AUDIO DUB
To set up the VTR for audio dubbing.
A.DUB indicator lights up.
• INSERT
To set up the VTR for insert editing.
INSERT indicator lights up.
•
Hi-Fi/NORMAL MIX
OFF: Normally set at this position to reproduce the
better sound available from the Hi-Fi track.
ON:  Both sound tracks are played back mixed
together. Use this setting when playing back a
cassette tape which has been insert edited or
audio dubbed.
IS Infra-red Remote Control Receiver Window
a)
Display
• CHECK/PROG
To select a timer programme number.
"1, 2, 3... or 8" is lit.
To display details of preset timer recording.
e
-+/V
A
To set the clock and timer recording.
To select the required programme position (TV
station).
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NEXT/SP/LP
To proceed to the next item during setting procedure
To select the tape speed required for recording.
SP gives the best picture quality.
LP gives the longest recording time.
®
SHIFT/SLEEP
To blank unoccupied programme position.
To set the time to turn off the VTR automatically.
(31
) REC
To start a recording.
ED
TIMER REC
To turn the timer recording function on and off.
El is lit or not lit.
The VTR can only be operated manually when the
timer recording function is off.
e
MIC
To connect a microphone for recording.
• Jog Dial
To locate any desired frame with utmost precision.
e
Shuttle Ring
In the stop mode: To rewind or fast forward the tape.
In the playback mode:
To search picture backward or
forward.
In the still playback mode:
To adjust playback speed backward
or forward.
In the rewind or fast forward mode:
To obtain high speed picture.
•
RF OUT
To connect to the aerial terminal on a TV set.
•
Video Playback Channel Selector
To select the video playback channel.
•
AUDIO IN
To connect the audio cable to a video camera or
another video recorder.
€1:1 VIDEO IN
To connect the video cable to a video camera or
another video recorder.
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AUDIO OUT
To connect the audio cable to a TV or another video
recorder.
e
VIDEO OUT
To connect the video cable to a TV or another video
recorder.
• RF IN
To connect to the external aerial.
•
TEST SIGNAL
The test signal is transmitted on channel L or H.
• Signal Ground Terminal
To connect the Signal Ground Terminal to the ground
to reduce the noise from microphone cable.
9
AC IN—
To connect to the main power supply.
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Infra-red Remote Controller
1 REW (REWIND)
In the stop mode:
In the playback mode:
In the rewind mode:
"<<" is lit.
To rewind the tape.
To search backward.
To obtain high speed picture.
2 SEARCH
To adjust the playback speed backward or forward.
23 
3
DISPLAY
To change the indication on the VTR Display.
Clock-Counter--Remaining Tape Time 
4 RESET
To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to "0:00.00".
*The tape counter is automatically reset to "0:00.00"
when a video cassette is inserted.
5
INDEX
For the index search function.
6
REPEAT
For the repeat playback function.
7 AUDIO OUT
To select the desired sound mode.
At the every push of this button, the audio output mode
changes as follows.
--4StereoLeft---›Right—›Normal audio track
and the Left and Right Indicators show which sound
mode is selected in the following way.
Stereo: Both the Left and Right Indicators are lit.
Left:  The Left Indicator is lit.
Right:  The Right Indicator is lit.
Normal: Both the Left and Right Indicators are not lit.
8
PROG
For timer recording by using the remote controller.
9 NEXT
To proceed to the next item during setting procedure.
10
RECORDING SP/LP
To select the tape speed desired for recording.
SP gives the best picture quality.
LP gives the longest recording time.
11 CANCEL
To cancel the settings made for a timer recording.
12 Bar Code Reading Section
After the Bar Code Reader is turned on, the tip lights in
red.
1
3
Programme Position Selector Buttons
• To
select the programme positions.
MO
- SA
9:
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.
SU 
MO
-
SA
19: 
— (:) —
•
To programme a timer recording.
12

Infra-red Remote Controller
14
TAPE SELECT
To set the cassette tape length in order to obtain
correct indication of the remaining tape time.
E195: For E30, -60, -80, -120, -180 and -195 tapes.
E240: For E240 tape.
E260: For E260 tape.
15
SKIP
To start cue playback in 30 seconds interval during
playback.
• Each press gives a 30 seconds time span up to
4 minutes.
16 TRACKING/V-LOCK
For manual tracking adjustment
The + and — buttons are used to adjust the tracking
when, for example, noise bars on the picture are better
removed manually than by the automatic digital
tracking control. After making a manual adjustment,
press both buttons together to return to automatic
digital tracking control.
For slow tracking adjustment
When noise bars appear during Still, Still Advance or
Slow playback, switch over to slow playback and adjust
with the "+" or "—" Button to reduce the noise bars.
For vertical locking adjustment
Use the + and — buttons to minimize any vertical jitter
during still-picture playback.
17 INPUT SELECT
To select the "Al " external recording source.
18
ZERO STOP
For the zero stop function.
19
FF (FAST FORWARD)
In the stop mode:

To fast forward the tape.
In the playback mode:

To search forward.
In the fast forward mode: To obtain high speed picture.
">>" is lit.
20
STILL ADV
To advance a still picture during still playback.
21
TRANSMIT
To transmit the data that has been set on the remote
controller to the VTR.
22
SCANNER ON/OFF
To turn the Bar Code Reader on and off.
23
Display
24
Infra-red Transmitter
The programming data are transmitted from here to the
VTR.
Power source for the remote controller
The remote controller is powered by 2 "AA", "UM3" or
"R6" size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one
year, although this depends on the frequency of use.
•
If the display flickers when a button on the remote
controller is pressed, please replace the batteries with
new ones.
Precautions for battery replacement
•
Load the new batteries with their polarity (+ and —)
aligned correctly.
•
Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an internal
short-circuit may occur.
•
If you do not intend to use the remote controller 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 battery together, and never
use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.
Loading the batteries
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PAUSE/STILL
IF
STILL ADV
u ►
View a still picture.
• To advance one frame of the still
picture, press
STILL ADV.
•
To continue the normal playback,
press PLAY or
PAUSE/STILL.
Stop viewing the picture.
STOP
Start viewing the picture.
2
PLAY
•
Search forward by tapping
FF.
• To change back to normal playback,
press
PLAY.
Search backward by tapping
REW.
• To change back to normal playback,
press
PLAY.
/FF
REW/O
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5
4
2
3
Playback
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Operations 
Display Symbols
1
Insert a recorded cassette
tape.
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2
Rotate Shuttle Ring.
PAUSE/
STILL
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Backward
Backward
Forward
PAUSE/
STILL
11 
REW
41/8
FF
E3/10*
Playback
Other Playback Functions
To change the playback speed
Using Shuttle Ring:
1
Press
PAUSE/STILL.
Using Remote Controller:
1
Press SEARCH.
2
Press + or — repeatedly.
+: To increase the playback speed forward.
—: To increase the playback speed backward.
SEARCH
To locate the desired picture exactly
1
Press PAUSE/STILL.
2
Turn Jog Dial.
To obtain high speed picture during fast
forward or rewind
Keep
FF
pressed during fast forward.
Keep
REW
pressed during rewind.
•
REW/O
•
The same operation can also be performed by turning the
Shuttle Ring.
To skip scene
Press
SKIP
during playback.
SKIP
0
*The following 30 seconds will be skipped.
•
Each press gives a 30 seconds time span up to 4 minutes.
To return to a specified scene
1 Press
RESET
to set the counter to 0:00.00.
2
After playback, press
ZERO STOP
in the stop mode.
RESET 
ZERO STOP
•
The tape will be rewound or fast forwarded to 0:00.00.
To playback a recorded part repeatedly
Press REPEAT
in the stop mode or during playback.
REPEAT 
Beginning

End of
of Tape 
Recorded Part
I  I 
1  I 
I  I 
I  I 
I 
I
Repeat Playback
PLAY

Control Signal Interruption
(at least 5 sec.)
REW
To find the beginning of each recording
For example:
Searching for the 2nd recorded segment in the forward
direction.
Press INDEX 
twice.
*After finding the specific recorded segment, playback
starts automatically.
*For the reverse direction, press
INDEX 144 .
•
Up to 20 index signals can be searched for in both
directions.
Recording Index Signals
Index signals are recorded in following cases.
WRITE indicator appears on the Display.
*When a recording is started by pressing
REC.
*When
REC
is pressed during recording.
•
When timer recording is activated.
Note:
*Audio reproduction of linear (conventionally recorded)
tapes will be monaural when played back on the FM Hi-Fi
video recorders.
*Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically
released after 10 minutes, and still playback after
5 minutes.
*The INDEX search function can only work correctly, if the
index signals are spaced at least 3 minutes apart in the
SP mode and 5 minutes apart in the LP mode.
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INDEX
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2
VTR/
TV
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REC
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On-the-spot Recording
Insert
a cassette tape.
•
If it has already been inserted, press
OPERATE
to turn the VTR on.
Select the VTR mode.
Select TV station.
Start recording.
Stop recording.
3
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Operations 
Display Symbols

To select the desired tape speed
Press SP/LP
before recording.
SP/LP
On-the-spot Recording
Notes:
•
When a video cassette with a broken off tab is inserted,
the
lir
indication will flash to indicate that recording is
not possible.
•
The recording pause mode will be automatically released
after 5 minutes.
To interrupt recording
Press
PAUSE/STILL during recording.
Press again to continue recording.
PAUSE/
STILL
11
To record one TV programme while
viewing another programme
1
Refer to the on-the-spot recording operations steps 1
to 4.
2
Press
VTR/TV
to select the TV mode.
3
Select the TV programme on your TV set you wish to
view at the present time.
To display the approximate remaining
tape time
1
Press
TAPE SELECT
to select the corresponding
cassette tape length.
TAPE
SELECT
E195: For E30, -60, -80, -120, -180 and -195 tapes.
E240: For E240 tape.
E260: For E260 tape.
2
Press DISPLAY.
DISPLAY
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Clock--->Counter-4 Remaining Tape Timei
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Timer Recording
Up to 8 timer programmes can be recorded up to one
month in advance by setting the timer, including daily and
weekly programmes.
Preparation
Insert a cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention tab.
2 3
For Example:
Timer programme number; 
1
Programme position (channel); 2
Date;

27th, October
Starting time; 
20:02
Ending time;  21:30
(present date; 16th October)
Operations

Display Symbols
18
1
CHECK
Select Timer programme number "1".
PROG
LL)
2
 Set each items by pressing + or — and NEXT.
Set Programme position (channel) "2".
Set Date "27".
•
For daily and weekly recording, see next page.
Set Starting time (hour) "20".
Set Starting time (minute) "02".
NEXT
Set Ending time (hour) "21".
Set Ending time (minute) "30".
• There is no need to press NEXT.
3
TIMER
RECO
To activate timer recording, press TIMER
REC.

button repeatedly until the
Timer Recording
Setting for Daily and Weekly Timer
Recording
In the Date setting step, press
desired day(days) is displayed
Daily recording
From Sunday to Saturday
From Monday to Saturday
From Monday to Friday
Checking a Timer Programme
Select the timer programme number to be checked by
pressing
CHECK/PROG.
Cancelling a Timer Programme
1
Release from the standby mode by pressing
TIMER
REC.
2
Select the timer programme number to be canceled by
pressing
CHECK/PROG.
3
Press + and — simultaneously for more than 3 seconds.
Weekly recording
For example, Sunday
Timer Recording from External Signal
Source
If Timer Recording is performed by a unit connected to the
Audio/Video input sockets, select the Al indicator for the
programme position.
Selecting the Desired Tape Speed
After step 2, press NEXT
and select SP or LP by pressing +
or —.
Setting other Programmes in Succession
Repeat steps 1 and 2.
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PROG
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NEXT
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NEXT
• Enter
Date
"3",
10  then press
NEXT.
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NEXT
0
MO MO-FR
NEXT
0
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MO SU
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Preparation
Insert a cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention tab.
Operations
1

Press
PROG.
Enter
Programme position "27",
then press NEXT.
A 
Enter Starting time
(hour) "20",
nr 
then press NEXT.
g Enter Starting time
(minute) "02"
•
then press NEXT.
• Enter Ending time
(hour) "21",
%.0 
then press NEXT.
7 Enter Ending time
(minute) "30".
8 Press
TRANSMIT.
A
TRANSMIT
The transmitted data appears on the display and a
repeated bleep confirms the reception.
20
Using the Remote Controller
For Example:
Programme position (channel); 27
Date; 
3rd. November
Starting time;

20:02
Ending time;

21:30
(Present date; 16th, October)
Note:
If no operation is performed on the remote controller for
more than 60 seconds, the Display turns off.