Panasonic NV-HD90 User manual

Video
Cassette
Recorder
NV-HD90
Operatina
Instructions
Panasoni
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instructions
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VOT5592

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.
Video Pius+ Programming System
Programming is now easler than ever: simply enter the
PlusCode provided in the programme schedule column
carried by newspapers and magazines.
Video Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corp. Video Plus+ system Is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Al Crystal View Control
Introducing Ai Crystal View Control, an innovative new
technology for high picture quality. This technology uses an
Al microprocessor to intelligently control the relationship
between the tape heads and circuitry, bringing out the
maximum performance of each. The result is consistently
optimum picture quatity.
HO (High Quality) Picture Syste:
” Vidéo recorders carrying the HQ symbot mark feature the
new VHS High Quality Picture System. This system
assures complete compatibility with VTRs that use the
conventional VHS system.

Information for Your Safety
IMPORTANT
Your attention is drawn to the fact that
the 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. .
This apparatus was produced to BS 800.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
m@ DONOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.
To prevent electric shock, do nat remove
cover, No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
Contents
Connections ........-...-.-- Be eee
Tuning the TV to your VTR... 9
Infra-red Remote Controller . 10
Controls and Gonnection Sockets ... 12
Setting the Clock of the VTR using the Remote
Controfler.. 00... - eee ee ere rere cere e tere ee NG
Setting the Remote Controller for Operation
of your TV 15°
Storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR 16
| Basic Operations-________J
Playback.
Manual Recording -
20
22.
‘Advanced Operations.
Timer Recording
*Using the Remote Controlter .
Programming the Video Plus+ PlusCode .
The NICAM Broadcast System ...
Editing ....
Assembly Editing
Other Functions .-.-.
Setting the Clock of the VTR 4
Before Requesting Service 35
Precautions ... wan BT. -
Specifications . 38

Caution for AC Mains Lead
For your safety please read the following text How to replace the Fuse
carefully «There are two types of the AC Mains Lead assembly:
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin ® and ® as shown below.
mains plug for your safety anc convenience_ A) VRIES
A5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug, 4 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that 2 Replace the fuse and fuse cover.
the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps anc that it
is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362. 5
Check for the ASTA mark @> or the BSI mark & on
the body of the fuse.
Ifthe plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse Is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover |s obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
focal Panasonic Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN |
THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG
CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. =
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
ANY 13 AMP SOCKET,
ff a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as shown below.
If in any doubt please consult 2 qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following cade:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings
tdentitying
the
terminals
in
your
plug,
proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to
the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
N or coloured BLACK,
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter L or coloured RED. etry: “Se ee
Under no circumstances should either of these wires.
be connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug,
marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol! —.

. Caution for AC Mains Lead
Unpacking Unpacking
Check and identify the supplied accessories, and then set up this VTR after reading
“Setting up”.
a O O
RF coaxial cable for Batteries for the Remote controller
connecting between this remote controller (i pe.)
VTR anda TV (1 pe.) (2 pes.) VEQ1s83
VJA0376-1 or VJA0376-B UMS or R6 type
AC mains lead (1 pc.)
VJA0733 or VJAC733-4
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‘Setting
Up
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Connections
This tells you how to connect with an aerial. TV, etc.
Tuning the TV to your VTR
The VTR supplies a signal to the TV set via the RF coaxia!
cable on channel 36 of the UK broadcasting system. Your
TV must be tuned into this channel in order to view the VTR.
if the connection to the TV includes the 21-pin scart cable or
Audio/Video cable, the playback picture can be viewed by
selecting AV on your TV, The RF coaxial cable must still be
connected as shown on page 8, but the TV need not be
tuned to channel 36. 4 as
Infra-red Remote Controller
Controls and Connection Sockets
This gives a detailed explanation of the function of each
bulton, switch and connection socket.
Seiting the Clock of the VTR using
the Remote Controller
The built-in ciock is used to activate the timer for automatic
recording and must be set to the correct time.
Setting the Remote Controller for
Operation of your TV
You can operate some makes of TVs using the supplied
Remote Controlier after this setting up.
Storing TV Broadcasts into your ,
VTR
The VTR :s fitted with its own TV tuner Gust like a normal TV
se?) and ce be tuned to receive up to 42 TV broadcast
stations

Connections
Basic Connections
The following connections are required to record afd play
back the VTR through a TV set:
{not supplied)
Connection to a TV Set with 21-Pin Scart Terminal
Aerial
TV Set (not suppiied)
(not supplied)
The scart connection is optional, but will
be required te playback Hi-Fi stereo
sound through a stereo TV. See page 13
tor more details
'21-Pin Scart
Terminai
==—===t
{not supplied) Stereo Amplifier
*Connection to a Stereo Amplifier
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Tuning the TV to your VTR
Connections
Tuning the TV to your VTR
‘etting Up
[tis possible to view the video picture on your TV in the
game way that you. watch TV broadcasts.
Hf you have connected the VTR to the TV through the 21-pin
scart terminal or Audio/Video sockets, then you do_not nee
to follow the procedure mentioned below.
Operations
Preparation
Turn onthe TV.
Refer to the operating instruction of the TV set and carry
out tusing/preset procedure,
1
Turn on the VTR.
2 >
To generate a test pattern, set TEST
SIGNAL to ON.
4 a
Set the TV fo an unused position which you
wish to use for your video playback.
Tune tne TY until the test pattern appears on the screen. ‘a
On Panasonic TV the programme number 0 should oe
selected to obtain best performance.
Set TEST SIGNAL to OFF.
Note:
The test signal is transmitied on channel 36 of the UK
broadcasting channels. If you are encountering interference
from another broadcast on the video channel. you may
readjust to a free channel (30-42) by using the CH ADJ.
screw which is lacated on the rear of the VTR.
Please note thal: the CH ADJ. screw is used then you wi
have to retune your TV to the test signa! as i item 2 to 4
above. :

10
Infra-red
Remote
Controller
7
PON +
ao
emer
1
POWER
(TY)
8
To
switch
the
TV
from
on
to
standby
mode
or
vice
versa.
In
standby
mode,
the
TV
is
still
connected
to
the
mains.
9
With
some
TV
madels,
it
may
only
be
possible
to
switch the TV to standby mode using this button.
2
Tw/AV
10
To
select
the
TV
input.
3
power
rr
To
switch
the
VTR
from
on
to
standby
mode
or
vice
versa.
In
standby
mode,
the
VTR
is
stil!
connected
to
the
mains.
4 DISPLAY
To
change
the
indication
on
the
VTA
Dispiay.
12
[PClock-Counter—+Remaining
Tape
Time—
ar
TEA OTAT
ns
REC
To start arecording. _
¢Press both buttons simultaneously.
VA (TR)
To
select
the
required
programme
position
(TV
station)
ofthe
VITRO
~
3
5 REW (REWIND)
In
the
stop
mode:
To
rewind
the
tape.
7
In
the
playback
mode:
To
search
backward.
14
In
the
rewind
mode:
To
obtain
high
speed
picture.
“<< is lit.
15
6 stop
To
stop
any
playback
or
recording.
=:
16
7
PAUSE/STILL
17
During playback: Still picture
During
recording:
To
interrupt
recording
SLOW
For the slow motion playback function.
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.
“DD is lit.
PLAY
5
a
_
ea
To
start
playback.
“>
“is
fit.
a
INDEX
For the index search function.
VAC
To
select
the
required
TV
station
of
the
TV.
ss
VOLUME
To
adjust
the
volume
of
the
TV._
se
fuiaie®
fe
Display
Infra-red Transmitter
The
programming
data
are
ransmitied
trom
here
to
the
VTR