Panasonic NV-HD670 Series User manual

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Video Cassette Recorder
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MULTI- INTELLIGENT CONTROL
PAL NTSC
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this
product, please read these instructions completely.

Dear
Customer
Thank
you
for
purchasing
this
Panasonic
Video
Cassette
Al
Crystal
View
Control
Recorder.
The
Al
Crystal
View
Control
optimizes
playback
characteristics.
An
Al
circuitry
automatically
judges
and
controls
the
relationship
between
the
tape
and
heads,
bringing
out
the
maximum
performance
of
each.
The
result
is
consistently
We
strongly
suggest
that
you
carefully
study
the
Operating
Instructions
before
attempting
to
operate
the
VCR,
and
that
you
note
the
listed
precautions,
G-Code
Programming
System
optimum
picture
quality
for
playback.
Programming
is
now
easier
than
ever;
simply
enter
the
: ;
G-Code
number
found
in
the
programme
scheduling
The
illustrations
shown
in
the
operating
instructions
pages
of
newspapers
and
magazines.
apply
to
model
no.
NV-HD670A.
©G-CODE
is
a
trademark
of
Gemstar
Development
Corporation.
The
G-cope
system
is
manufactured
under
license
from
Gemstar
Development
Corporation.
Plug
in
Auto
Tuning
(NV-HD670EA
only)
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Setting image illustration
On Screen Display
® Connect the
Aerial
eer
mains
lead,
Nenoates,
Plug
in
Auto
PLEASE
WAIT,
cable.
Tuning
is
ch22
SEARCH
zs
a1
completed.
ENO
IMENU
©
Press
“POWER
&/”
button.
All
broadcasting
stations
that
can
be
received
in
the
area
are
automatically
tuned
and
stored
in
memory.
Don't
turn
off
the
VCR
hatiway.
(See
pages
10-11.)

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.
NV-HD670A: Australian model
NV-HD670EA: New Zealand model
As this equipment gets hot during use,
operate it in well ventilated place; do not
install this equipment in a confined space
such as a book case or similar unit.
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.
Contents
Controls and Connection Sockets .............. 4
Infra-red Remote Controller ................... 6
Connections ....... 0... cece cee eee 8
Tuning the TV to your VCR ........ ok
Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR 11
Setting the Remote Controller for Operation of
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Language Setting of the On Screen Display ..... . 15
Setting the Clock of yourVCR ..............40. 16
Preparations for G-Code Programming ... a A?
Settings Using the On Screen Display ........... 19
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Manual Recording ........... + 24
One-Touch Recording (OTR)
Timer Recording ... 0.0... 6. cece eee ees 27
Using the On Screen Display..............0.005 27
®G-Code Programming ........ 0.0.0 ccc cere 29
Search Functions -. 30
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elnsert Editing .. 83
@ Audio Dubbing 34
Other Functions 35
@NTSC Playback 35
Other Automatic Functions 35
Before Requesting Service ..................¢ -, 36
Precautions .... 6.0.0.2 39
Specifications ................0.....00. Back Cover

Controls
and
Connection
Sockets
This
section
describes
in
detail
the
function
of
each
button,
switch
and
connection
socket.
Set VCR/TV
switch to
Wa.
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VCR for using
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POWER (A (VCR ¢)
Press
to
switch
the
VCR
from
on
to
standby
mode
or
vice
versa.
in
standby
mode,
the
VCR
is
still
connected to the mains.
EJECT
Ejects a video cassette.
INSERT
Sets up the VCR for insert editing.
INSERT
is
appeared
on
screen
display.
AUDIO DUB
Sets
up
the
VCR
for
audio
dubbing.
A.DUB
is
appeared
on
screen
display.
Cassette Compartment
Insert a video cassette here.
PAUSE/STILL
In
the
stop
mode:
Still
picture
(Jog/Shuttle
mode).
During playback:
*By
pressing:
Still
picture.
"1D"
is
lit.
(log/Shuttle
mode)
©By
pressing
for
2
seconds
or
more:
Slow playback. “D>” is lit.
During
recording:
Interrupts
recording.
STOP
Stops
any
playback
or
recording.
Ejects
the
video
cassette.

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In
the
stop
mode:
Rewinds
or
fast
forwards
the
tape.
In
the
playback
mode:
Searches
picture
backward
or
forward.
In
the
still
playback
mode:
Adjusts
playback
speed
backward
or forward.
In the rewind or fast forward mode:
Obtains high speed picture.
Jog Dial
Locates
any
desired
frame
with
utmost
precision.
PLAY
Starts playback.
“D>” is fit.
For the repeat playback function.
NTSC SELECT
Set according to the colour TV system.
NTSC
P.B.:
For
TVs
that
can
receive
PAL
signals.
The
output
signal
is
the
quasi-PAL
system.
4.43:
When
receiving
NTSC
4.43
signals.
For
TVs
that
can
receive
NTSC
4.43
signals.
3.58:
When
receiving
NTSC
3.58
signals.
For
TVs
that
can
receive
NTSC
3.58
signals,
VIDEO IN (AV2)
Connects
a
video
cable
from
a
movie
camera
or
another unit.
AUDIO IN (AV2)
Connects
an
audio
cable
from
a
movie
camera
or
another unit.
Infra-red
Remote
Control
Receiver
Window
CVC (Crystal View Control) Indicator
This indicator is lit when the VCR is on.
Display
VA
Selects
the
required
programme
position
(TV
station)
of the VCR.
For tracking adjustment and vertical locking
adjustment.
© For manual tracking adjustment
The Vv and A buttons are used to adjust the
tracking
when,
for
example,
noise
bars
on
the
picture during normal playback are better removed
manually than by automatic digital tracking control.
To return to automatic digital tracking control, press
both buttons together.
®For siow tracking adjustment
When noise bars appear during still or slow
playback, switch over to slow playback and adjust
with the \v or A button to reduce the noise bars.
For vertical locking adjustment
Use the V and A buttons to minimize any vertical
jitter during still picture playback.
Set
VCR/TV
switch
to
VCR
for
using
VW
A
of
remote
controller.
©
®
®
REC/OTR
Siarts recording.
For One-Touch Recording (OTR),
TIMER REC
Turns
the
timer
recording
function
on
and
off.
© is lit or not fit.
Once
you
operate
the
timer
recording
function,
normal
VCR
operation
is
not
possible
unless
you
press
this
button
again
and
release
the
VCR
from
the
timer
recording
standby
mode.
SEARCH
Searches a recorded programme using the
Programme
list
search
after
timer
recording
and
using
the intro-jet scan functions.
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VIDEO IN (AV1)
Connects
a
video
cable
from
a
movie
camera
or
another unit.
VIDEO OUT
Connects
a
video
cable
to
a
TV
or
another
unit.
RFIN
Connects the external aerial.
CH ADJ. (NV-HD670A only)
Adjusts
RF
transmitting
channel
AU31-43.
AC IN~
Connects the main power supply.
AUDIO IN (AV1)
Connects
an
audio
cable
from
a
movie
camera
or
another unit.
AUDIO OUT
Connects
an
audio
cable
to
a
TV
or
another
unit.
RF
OFF/TEST
SIGNAL
(NV-HD670A
only)
RF
OFF:
Set
to
this
position
when
the
VCR
is
connected
to
the
TV
via
the
Audio/Video
cable.
TEST SIGNAL OFF:
Set to this position when the VCR is
connected to the TV via RF coaxial cable
only.
TEST SIGNAL ON:
Set to this position when tuning the TV into
the VCR. The test signal is transmitted on
channel AU37 initially.
RF OUT
Connects the aerial terminal on a TV.
Video Playback Channel Selector
{NV-HD670EA only)
Selects the video playback channel.
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Infra-red
Remote
Controller
The
remote
control
unit
for
this
VCR
is
a
universal
remote
controller.
As
such,
some
of
its
buttons
are
not
used
to
operate
this
VCR.
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1 Infra-red Transmitter
2 CH, DATE, ON
Programmes timer recording.
3 OFF
Programmes timer recording.
Sets the remote controller for operation of the TV.
4 PROG J/CHECK
Sets and checks timer programmes.
5 CANCEL
Cancels the settings made for timer recording.
6 No function.
This
button
is
not
used
to
operate
this
VCR.
7 SPEED
Selects
the
desired
tape
speed
for
recording.
SP gives the best picture quality.
LP (EP) gives the longest recording time.
The
indicator
(SP,
LP
or
EP)
corresponding
to
the
selected
tape
speed
now
appears
on
the
VCR
display
or
on
screen
display.
LP:
This
appears
when
PAL
signals
are
input
or
output.
EP.
This
appears
when
NTSC
signals
are
input
or
output.
8 PRESET
Sets the remote controller for operation of the TV.
9 MENU
Makes
the
on
screen
display
main
menu
appear
on
the TV screen.
@The
buttons
with
the
green
characters
are
ones
which are used for the on screen display menu
operations.
10 vcrtv
Selects the VCR mode or TV mode.
(NV-HD670A: No function.)
11 RESET
Resets 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.
VCR OPERATION
‘N Set VCR/TV
i switch to VCR
20 for using
Y A and the
19 numeric buttons.
12 aupio out
Selects the desired sound mode.
For
each
push
of
this
button,
the
audio
output
mode
changes as follows.
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aaa
eas
Normal
audio
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The
Left
(L)
and
Right
(R)
indicators
show
which
sound
mode
is
selected
as
follows
on
the
On
Screen
Display.
Stereo: Both the L and R indicators appear.
Li: The L indicator appears.
R: The R indicator appears.
Normal:
Neither
the
L
nor
R
indicator
appears.
13 > (PLAY)
Starts playback.
“D>” is lit.
For the repeat playback function.
44 (REW)
In
the
stop
mode:
Rewinds
the
tape.
In the playback mode: Searches back.
In
the
rewind
mode:
Obtains
a
high
speed
picture.
“<<” is lit.
>P (FF)
In
the
stop
mode:
Fast
forwards
the
tape.
In
the
playback
mode:
Searches
forward.
In
the
fast
forward
mode:
Obtains
a
high
speed
picture.
“D>” is lit.
O (STOP)
Stops playback or recording.
Ejects the video cassette.
AV <b>
Makes
selections
from
the
on
screen
display.
The
buttons
with
the
green
characters
are
ones
which
are
used
for
the
on
screen
display
menu
operations.

ee
14 PAUSE/SLOW
During playback:
*Bypressing: — Still picture. “1.0” is lit.
®By pressing for 2 seconds or more:
Stow playback. “>” is lit.
During recording: Interrupts recording.
15 Numeric Buttons
Selects programme positions (1-99) of the VCR.
eEnsure that VCA/TV switch is set to VCR.
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19: ©-+@-@
Programmes G-Code numbers.
Ensure that VCR/TV switch is set to VCR.
16 INPUT SELECT
Selects the A1 or A2 external recording source.
17 DISPLAY
Changes the indication on the VCR display or on
screen display as follows.
-
Clock
Counter
Remaining
Tape
Time—
18 INDEX
Used for the index search function.
WWVA
Selects the required programme position (TV station)
of the VCR.
This
button
can
also
be
used
for
tracking
adjustment
and vertical locking adjustment.
Ensure that VCR/TV switch is set to VCR.
20 ENTER
Confirms the selection, or stores.
®The
buttons
with
the
green
characters
are
ones
which are used for the on screen display menu
operations.
21 VCRITV switch
VCR: Selects the VCR operation mode.
TV: — Selects the TV operation mode.
22 G-CODE
Used for G-Code programming,
TV OPERATION
Set VCR/TV
switch to TV for
using VW A and
the numeric
buttons.
23 Numeric Buttons
Selects
programme
positions
(1-99)
of
the
TV.
Ensure that VCR/TV switch is set to TV.
24 Tv
Press
to
switch
the
TV
from
on
to
standby
mode
or
vice
versa.
In
standby
mode,
the
TV
is
still
connected
to the mains.
With
some
TV
models,
it
may
only
be
possible
to
switch
the
TV
to
the
standby
mode
using
this
button.
in
this
case,
use
AV,
the
numeric
buttons
or
Vv
A
to
switch
the
TV
on.
25 Av
Selects TV input.
26 ual
Adjusts the volume of the TV.
27TVAN
Selects
the
required
programme
position
(TV
station)
of the TV.
Ensure
that
VCR/TV
switch
is
set
to
TV.
Power
Source
for
the
Remote
Controller
The
remote
controller
is
powered
by
2
“AA”,
“UM8”
or
“R6”
size
batteries.
The
life
of
the
batteries
is
about
one
year,
although
this
depends
on
the
frequency
of
use.
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.
elf
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.
Installing the Batteries
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Connections
This
section
shows
you
how
to
connect
the
TV
(Not
supplied)
VCR
to
an
aerial,
TV,
ete.
Aerial
When
the
VCR
is
turned
on
after
unpacking
and
connecting
the
aerial
cable
and
the
mains
lead,
Plug
in
Auto
Tuning
starts
automatically.
(NV-HD670EA
only)
Basic
Connections
The
following
connections
are
required
to
record
and
play
back
the
video
cassette
through
the
TV.
(Not supplied)
Aerial Connector
To mains supply
Connection
to
a
TV
using
the
Audio/Video
Input
Sockets
TV
(Not
supplied)
Aerial
Note:
Set
RF
OFF/TEST
SIGNAL
to
RF
OFF
when
the
VCR
is
connected
to
the
TV
via
the
Audio/Video
cable,
(NV-HD670A only)
(Not supplied)
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
To main supply
Connection
to
a
Stereo
Amplifier
ia
PLAYBACK
LEBER” (Not supplied)
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1
(Not Supplied) Stereo Amplifier

Tuning
the
TV
to
your
VCR
NV-HD670A
POWER: at EJECT
1
O
|
The
VCR
supplies
a
signal
to
the
TV
via
the
RE
coaxial
cable
on
channel
AU37.
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
VCR
to
the
TV
through
the
video
and
audio
input
sockets,
then
you
do
not
need
to
follow
the
procedure
below.
Operations
1
POWEROA
Turn
on
the
TV
and
the
VCR,
2
siGhal
To
generate
a
test
pattern,
set
RF
OFF/
orf
oh
TEST
SIGNAL
to
ON.
Cm
mass
Set
the
TV
to
an
unused
position
which
you
wish
to
use
for
your
video
playback.
Tune
the
TV
until
the
test
pattern
appears
on
the
screen.
4
m
of OFF ON
=
Set
RF
OFF/TEST
SIGNAL
to
OFF.
Note:
The
test
signal
is
transmitted
on
video
channel
AU37.
If
you
are
encountering
interference
from
a
TV
broadcast
on
this
video
channel,
you
may
readjust
to
another
free
channel
(AU31—43)
by
turning
the
CH
ADu.
screw
located
on
the
rear
of
the
VCR.
When
rotating
the
CH
ADJ.
screw,
take
care
not
to
turn
it
too
far.
Note
that
if
the
CH
ADJ.
screw
is
used,
then
you
will
have
to
retune
your
TV
to
the
test
signal
following
steps
2~4
above.

NV-HD670EA
1
Select the channel or AV.
Itis
possible
to
view
the
video
picture
on
your
TV
in
the
same
way
that
you
watch
TV
broadcasts.
If
you
have
connected
the
VCR
to
the
TV
through
the
video
and
audio
input
sockets,
then
you
do
not
need
to
follow
the
procedure
below.
Instead,
simply
select
the
AV
mode
on
the TV.
When
the
VCR
is
turned
on
after
unpacking
and
connecting
the
aerial
cable
and
the
mains
lead,
Plug
in
Auto
Tuning
starts
automatically.
Operations
Display Symbol
Power Switch
9-c00E
DOOQ
Notes:
1
7
®lf
the
VCR
is
turned
on
with
the
antenna
not
connected,
all
channels
are
skipped.
Therefore,
firmly
connect
the
antenna
and
then
turn
the
VCR
off
and
on
again
to
execute
Auto
Tuning.
When
Auto
Tuning
is
canceled
halfway,
Auto
Tuning
is
not
executed
even
if
the
VCR
is
turned
off
and
then
turned
on
again.
tn
this
case,
see
page
11
“To
restart
Plug
in
Auto
Tuning”.
1
VCR
Turn
on
the
TV
and
VCR.
Ensure
that
the
VCR
is
connected
to
the
aerial cable.
®Auto
Tuning
starts.
(See
next
page.)
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vcRMTV
Select
the
VCR
mode.
3
|
Select
the
video
playback
channel
not
used
for
any
TV
station.
1
H:
chara
3
L:
Channel
2
A
On Screen Display
AUTO TUNING
INPROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.
CH22 SEARCH 2s¢ 24
ENDIMENU
(During
Plug
in
Auto
Tuning)
(After
Plug
in
Auto
Tuning)
Select
a
programme
number
on
the
TV
which
you
wish
to
use
as
the
video
viewing
channel.
Then
tune
in
the
TV
to
the
picture
from
the
screen
being
auto
tuned
or
the
screen
selected
with
the
\v
and
A
of
the
VCR.
During
Auto
Tuning,
the
TV
programme
screen
does
not
appear,
and
the
Auto
Tuning
screen
appears
instead.