Panasonic NV-HD675 Series User manual

Panasonic
Video Cassette Recorder
NV-HD675series
Operating Instructions
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VQT8158 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this
product, please read these instructions completely.

Dear
Customer
Thank
you
for
purchasing
this
Panasonic
Video
Cassette
Recorder.
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
Programming
is
now
easier
than
ever;
simply
enter
the
G-Code
number
found
in
the
programme
scheduling
pages
of newspapers and magazines.
© G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The G-CODE system is
manufactured
under
license
from
Gemstar
Development
Corporation.
Plug
in
Auto
Tuning
(NV-HD675EA
only)
Setting image illustration
Aerial
©
Connect
@
Connect
the
Avro
TUNG
Plug
in
Auto
the
aerial
mains
lead.
IN
PROGRESS,
Tuning
is
cable.
completed.
© Press “POWER O/1”
button.
All
broadcasting
stations
that
can
be
received
in
the
area
are
automatically
tuned
and
stored
in
memory.
©
Do
not
turn
off
the
VCR
halfway.
(See
page
12.)

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.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
NV-HD675A: Australian model
NV-HD675EA: New Zealand model
Contents
Before Use
Controls and Connection Sockets ..
tnfra-red Remote Controller
Remote Controller Setup...
ans
Setting Up
Connections
Tuning the TV to your VCR
Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR
Setting the Remote Controller
for Operation of your TV
Language Setting of the On Screen Display
Setting the Clock of your VCR...
Preparations for G-Code Programming .
Settings Using the On Screen Display
®Option Setting
Basic Operations
Playback
Manual Recording .
One-Touch Recording (OTR) ....
Advanced Operations
Timer Recording
@4-Key Programming .
©G-Code Programming ..
Search Functions.........
Programme List Search ..
@VHS Index Search System.
®|ntro-Jet Scan
Making a copy
@Copying ......
elnsert Editing .....
Audio Dubbing
Other Functions ....
@Child Lock Function ..
@S-VHS Quasi Playbac
@NTSC Playback ...........
Other Automatic Functions.
Helpful Hints
Before Requesting Service
Usage Precautions
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Controls and Connection Sockets
This section describes in detail the function of each button, switch and connection socket.
1 2 3 45 6
Set VCR~-TV switch to VCR for using FRONT
POWER (¢!) and the V and A buttons.
1 POWER /l (POWER 0)
Press to switch the VCR from on to standby mode or
vice versa. In standby mode, the VCR is still connected
to the mains.
Set VCR--TV switch to VCR for using POWER () of
remote controller.
2 EJECT
Ejects a video cassette.
3 Cassette Compartment
Insert a video cassette here.
4 STOP @
Stops playback or recording.
Ejects the video cassette.
5 PAUSE/STILL 4
In the stop mode: Still picture (Jog/Shuttle mode).
During playback:
@By pressing: Still picture. “ pq ” is fit (Jog/Shuttle
mode).
®By pressing for 2 seconds or more:
Slow playback, “ 0D” is tit.
During recording: Interrupts recording.
6 PLAY/OFF >
Starts playback. “>” is lit.
For the Play-Off Timer function.

7 VIDEO IN (AV2)
Connects a video cable from a movie camera or another
unit.
8 AUDIO IN (AV2)
Connects an audio cable from a movie camera or
another unit.
9 INSERT
Sets up the VCR for insert editing.
INSERT is appeared on screen display.
10 A.DUB
Sets up the VCR for audio dubbing.
A.DUB is appeared on screen display.
11 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver Window
12 CVC (Crystal View Control!) Indicator
This indicator is lit when the VCR is on.
13 Display
AVA
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 slow 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 VY and A buttons to minimize any vertical
jitter during still picture playback.
Set VCR-~~TV switch to VCR for using the Vv and A
buttons of remote controller.
15 @ REC/OTR
Starts recording.
For One-Touch Recording (OTR).
16 TIMER REC
Turns the timer recording function on and off.
Gis lit or not lit.
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.
17 Jog Dial
Locates any desired frame with utmost precision,
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18 Shuttle Ring
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.
19 SEARCH
Searches a recorded programme using the programme
list search after timer recording and using the intro-jet
scan functions.
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20 VIDEO IN (AV1)
Connects a video cable from a movie camera or another
unit.
21 VIDEO OUT
Connects a video cable to a TV or another unit.
22 RFIN
Connects the external aerial,
23 AC IN~
Connects the main power supply.
24 AUDIO IN (AV1)
Connects an audio cable from a movie camera or
another unit.
25 AUDIO OUT
Connects an audio cable to a TV or another unit.
26 RF OUT
Connects the aerial terminal on a TV.

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.
VCR OPERATION
Set VCR--TV switch to VCR for using the
numeric buttons and the G-CODE button.
1 Infra-red Transmitter
2 Numeric Buttons
Selects programme positions (1-99) of the VCR.
Ensure that VCR--TV switch is set to VCR.
9: @
19: > G)+ @
Programmes G-Code numbers.
®Ensure that VCR--TV switch is set to VCR.
Infra-red Remote Controller
3 OSD
For the On Screen Display Function.
4 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.
5 il» (PAUSE/SLOW)
During playback:
®By pressing: Still picture, “ 19 ” is lit.
®By pressing for 2 seconds or more:
Slow playback. “1>" is lit.
During recording: Interrupts recording.
6 << (REWIND)
In the stop mode:
In the playback mode:
In the rewind mode:
“<J<" is lit.
Rewinds the tape.
Searches back,
Obtains high speed picture.
7 On Screen Dispiay Menu Operation Buttons
MENU:
Makes the on screen display main menu appear on the
TV screen.
ENTER:
Confirms the selection, or stores.
AV <>:
Makes selections from the on screen display.
®These buttons can also be used for playback, stop,
rewind and fast forward mode.
8 Timer Recording Operation Buttons
CH, DATE, ON, OFF:
Programmes a timer recording.
PROG./CHECK:
Sets and checks timer programmes,
CANCEL:
Cancels the settings made for timer recording,
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/MESECAM signals are
input or output.
EP; This appears when NTSC signals are input or
output.
TIMER REC [¥:
Turns the timer recording function on and off.
[4 is lit or not lit.
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.

9 AUDIO OUT
Selects the desired sound mode.
At the every push of this button, the audio output mode
changes as follows.
During playback:
pretereo th >Normal audio track—
While the broadcast signals are being received:
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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.
(ui The L indicator appears.
R: The R indicator appears.
Normal: Neither the L nor R indicator appears.
10 No function.
This button is not used to operate this VCR.
11 VCR--TV switch
VCR: Selects the VCR operation mode.
TV: Selects the TV operation mode,
12 INPUT SELECT
Selects the A1 or A2 external recording source.
13 DISPLAY
Changes the indication on the VCR display as follows.
fis Clock —*Counter— Remaining Tape Time ea
During OTR or Play-Off Timer, changes the indication on
the VCR display as follows.
i R or Play-Off Timer Display pie
Remaining Tape Time «-Counter
14 G-CODE
Used for G-Code programming.
eEnsure that VCR--TV switch is set to VCR.
15 INDEX Kee, prt
Used for the index search function.
16 REC®
Starts recording.
17 Child Lock Function Buttons
ENTER, OFF (+):
Deactivates all buttons on the VCR and the remote
control by holding down ENTER and OFF (+)
simultaneously until the “[> < hold” indication appears in
the VCR display.
18 REPEAT
For the repeat playback function.
19 D> (PLAY)
Starts playback. “D>” is lit.
20 bP (FAST FORWARD)
In the stop mode:
in the playback mode:
In the fast forward mode:
“D>” is lit.
Fast forwards the tape.
Searches forward.
Obtains high speed picture.
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21 VCR/ITV
This button is not used to operate this VCR.
TV OPERATION
Set VCR--TV switch to TV for using POWER @, the v
and A buttons and the numeric buttons.
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23
24
22 POWER
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 or the V and A buttons to
switch the TV on.
Ensure that VCR-—TV switch is set to TV.
23 Numeric Buttons
Selects programme positions (1-99) of the TV.
Ensure that VCR-—TV switch is set to TV.
24 AV
Selects TV input or AV input.
2aVA
Selects the required programme position (TV station) of
the TV.
Ensure that VCR-~TV switch is set to TV.
26 VOLUME — a+
Adjusts the volume of the TV.

Remote Controller Setup
Installing
the
Batteries
If
the
Sliding
Cover
of
the
1 To remove the cover, slide it in the direction of the arrow Remote Controller becomes
while pressing down.
Detached
If the sliding cover of remote controller becomes detached
by mistake, fit it securely in place by putting it on top of the
remote controller and pushing it down until it clicks into
position, as shown in the figure below.
© Itis not possible to fit the sliding cover in place by pushing
it from the bottom end of the remote controller.
Do not attempt to do this.
2 Load the batteries with their polarity (® and ©) aligned
correctly.
3 Slide the cover back on.
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.
Precautions for Battery Replacement
@ load the new batteries with their polarity (® and O)
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 ina
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.
© Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Connections
This section shows you how to connect the
VCR to an aerial, TV, etc.
Aerial (Not supplied)
When the VCR is turned on after unpacking
and connecting the aerial cable and the TV Set (Not supplied)
mains lead, Plug in Auto Tuning starts
automatically.
(NV-HD675EA only)
Basic Connections 2
The following connections are required to
record and play back the video cassette
through the TV.
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To mains supply
Connection
to
a
TV
using
the
Audio/Video
Input
Sockets
Aerial (Not supplied)
Set the RF output channel of the VCR to TV Set (Not supplied)
“—~—" (RF OFF) when the VCR is connected
to the TV via the AUDIO VIDEO cable.
(See page 11.) Aerial Connector
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
3 (Supplied)
To mains supply
Connection to a Stereo Amplifier
PLAYBACK
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Stereo Amplifier (Not supplied) REC

Tuning the TV to yo
1,2
The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial
cable on channel AU28-69, or NZ21-69.
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.
When the VCR is turned on after unpacking and
connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Plug in
Auto Tuning starts automatically.
(NV-HD675EA only)
Notes:
® If the VCR is turned on with the aerial not connected, all
channels are skipped. Therefore, firmly connect the aerial
and then turn the VCR off and on again to execute Auto
Tuning,
Operations
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Set VCR-~TV switch to VCR for
using POWER 0.
SDATE,. ON. OFF.
@ When Auto Tuning is cancelled halfway, Auto Tuning is not
executed even if the VCR is turned off and then turned on
again. In this case, see page 12 “To restart Plug in Auto
Tuning”. (NV-HD675EA only)
Turn on the TV and the VCR.
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Set the TV to an unused position which you
wish to use for your video playback.
For NV-HD675A
©Tune the TV until the TV programme screen appears.
(Please refer to the TV manufacturers operating
instructions regarding tuning.)
For NV-HD675EA
®Tune the TV until the display shown on the left appears on
the screen, (Please refer to the TV manufacturers
operating instructions regarding tuning.)
Press MENU.
‘ation is not necessary for N
V-HD675A.
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