Panasonic NV-L20A User manual

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CONTENTS
Page
3CAUTIONS
4CONTROLSAND COMPONENTS
6INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER
8INSTALLATION
9TUNING THE TV SET TOTHE VIDEO PLAYBACK
CHANNEL
10 SETTING THE TUNER IN THE VTR
12 SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENT TIME
14 THE VIDEO CASSETTE
14 AUTO OPERATION
15 PLAYBACK
20 RECORDING FROM ATV BROADCAST SIGNAL
21 SUPER OTR FUNCTION (ONE-TOUCH TIMER
RECORDING)
23 TIMER RECORDING
29 TIME SEARCH
30 CAMERA RECORDING
31 DUBBING (COPYING)
IMPORTANT
Yourattention 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 PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NV-L20A: Australian model
NV-L20EA: New Zealand model
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.
HQ (High Quality) Picture System
Video recorders carrying the HQ symbol mark feature the
new VHS High Quality Picture System. This system as-
sures complete compatibility with VTRs that use the con-
ventional VHS system.
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32 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
34 SPECIFICATIONS
2

Please read these cautions before you operate this VTR.
Cassette Compartment Door
When first unpacking the unit, you may notice that the
cassette compartment door is partially open. This condition
ts due to the operation of asafety device designed to pro-
tect the unit from vibration during shipment; it is not a
malfunction. When the AC mains lead is connected to a
mains outlet, the door will return to its original psition
Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature.
If the VTR is suddenly moved from acold place to awarm
place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the VTR
In this case, the Dew Indicator "d "will flash on and off and
the VTR will not operate.
Humidity and Dust
Avoid places where there is high humidity or much dust
which may cause damage to internal parts.
Do Not Obstruct the Ventilation Holes
The ventilation holes prevent abnormal increase in temper-
ature. Do not block or cover these holes. Especially avoid
covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or
paper.
Keep away from High Temperature v:;:;;; -;&iX«ly-
Keep the VTR away from extreme direct heat such as direct
sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles.
Keep Magnets away
Never bring amagnet or magnetized object near the VTR
because it will adversely affect the performance of the VTR,
No Fingers or OtherObjects Inside
.
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Touching internal parts of this VTR is dangerous, and may
cause serious damage to the VTR. Do not attempt to dis-
assemble the VTR. There are no user serviceable parts
inside.
Keep Wateraway ;-foffyzfesrtfffifrF&ii^fyXft^i&Bt
Keep the VTR away from (lower vases, tubs, sinks, etc.
CAUTION: If liquids are spilled into the VTR. serious
damage could occur. If you spill any liquid into the VTR.
consult qualified service personnel.
Cleaning theVTR ]^
Wipe the VTR with aclean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning
fluid, or other chemicals. And do not use compressed air to
remove dust.
Stacking
Place the VTR in ahorizontal position, and do not place
anything heavy on it.
Lightning
To avoid damage by lightning, disconnect the aerial piuo
from the VTR. *
Video Head Clogging
The video heads are the means by which the recorder
places picture signals on the tape during recording, and
reads picture signals from the tape during playback. If these
heads become dirty and clogged from use, the signals
can no longer be recorded correctly, and the playback pic-
ture will be distorted accordingly. This is the case, for ex-
ample, during the playback of atape, the sound is
reproduced normally, but no picture is seen, or the picture
•s greatly distorted. When such asymptom case occurs
have the recorder checked by qualified service personnel
If Dew Condensation Forms in the VTR
Condensation may form in the VTR if:
•The VTR is in aroom where the heater has just been
turned on.
•The VTR is in aroom with steam or high humidity.
•The VTR is brought from cold surroundings into awell-
heated room.
•The VTR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings,
such as an air-conditioned room or car, to aplace which is
hot and humid.
When dew forms in the VTR: (Refer to page 5.)
The Dew Indicator "d "on the Multi-Function Display will
flash on and off and all the function buttons are made non-
operational to protect the tape and the video heads
When the Dew Indicator flashes, wait until this indicator
disappears.
•If dew condensation forms inside the VTR while the VTR
On/Off Switch is off, it will turn on automatically and the
Dew Indicator will flash on and off. As soon as the dew
condensation has been dissolved, the VTR will turn itself
off again.
3

CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS »»
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ORewind ^W/Review (2) Button 15 ©Noise Filter/Edit Selector 19
©Play/x2 Button () 15 ©Digital Tracking Selector 18
©Fast Forward /Cue ©Button 15 ©VTR/TV Selector 9
OStop Button () 15 ©Clock Button 12
©Pause/Stilt Button (I I) 15 ©Preset/Fine/Normal Button 10
©Record Button (•) 20 ©Timer Controls 10
QCassette Compartment 14 ©Band/AFC Button 10
©Channel Selection Up and Down Buttons 10 ©Clear Button 11
©OTR On Buttons 21 ©Timer Record Button 24
©OTR Off Buttons 21 ©Infra-red Remote Control Receiver 6
©Eject Button () 14 ©Multi-Function Display 5
©Digital Tracking Indicator 18 ©Reset Button 19
©VTR On/Off Switch with indicator 9©Clock/Counter Selector 19
©Picture Sharpness Control 15
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Multi-Function Display
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No. Description Page
0Cassette-in Indicator 14
(2) Tape Running Display 15
®Timer Recording Indicator 24
@Double Speed Indicator 15
(5) Recording Indicator 20
(6) OTR Indicator 21
@Date Display 12
®Clock/Counter Indicator 12
@Search Indicator 15
@Repeat Indicator 17
(11) Memory Indicator 19
@Counter Mode Indicator 18
@Timer Programme Number 23
@Channel Display 10
@Position Indicator 10
©VTR Indicator 9
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No. Description Page
OAudio Input Socket 30
QAudio Output Socket 8
QRF Output Socket 8
©Vertical Lock Controls 19
©AC Mains Lead Socket 8
©Video input Socket 30
©Video Output Socket 8
©RF Input Socket 8
0Video Playback Channel Selector 9
©Test Signal Switch 9
5

INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER
Part Number: VEQ0955
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QVTR On/Off Button
0Clock/Counter Selector
©Reset Button
ORecord Buttons (•)
0Pause/Still Button (I I)
0Stop Button ()
0Rewind <*4 /Review ©Button
0Slow Buttons
0Mode Selector Cover
0Time Search Button
0Monitor Button
0Programme Position (Channel) Selector Buttons
0Fast Forward >+>/Cue ©Button
0Play/x 2Button ()
0Still Advance Button (lit)
0Reverse Play Button
0Memory/Repeat/Search Button
0VTR/TV Selector
Use as Digital Scanner
Slide the Mode Selector Cover downward.
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0Date Display
0Channel Display
0Start Time Display
0End Time Display
0Check Indicator
@Digital Scanner On/Off Button
@Bar Code Reading Section
(4) Transmit Button
Note:
To be able to use the unit as Remote Controller, press the
Digital Scanner On/Off Button (the indications in the LCD
Display will disappear).
6

How to Operate the Remote Controller
(Digital Scanner)
Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to "ON".
•If no operation is performed for more than 25 seconds (4
minutes during setting of the clock time), the scanner will
automatically switch over to the power-saving standby
condition and the Display 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 Display is off, press the button once to turn
"ON".
Tracing the Bar Codes
(A) Place the Remote Controller on the Small Box.
(B) Trace the bar code quickly in the direction of the arrow.
Small Bo
The "Beep"
sound indicates
that the bar code
was read
completely.
Bar Code Trace the bar code
completely past the Jast bar.
•Treat the Programming Sheet with care. If the sheet
gets dirty or scratched, the bar code reading may
become impossible.
•Protect the Remote Controller 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. Always check your Display
Window to confirm the function scanned has been
accepted.
•When using the Programming Sheet, put it on flat
surface: Reading the bar codes while holding it in
your hand or bending it, may result in incorrect op-
eration.
•Do not deviate from the bar code, nor stop tracing
halfway.
Power Source for the Remote Controller
The Remote Controller is powered by 4IEC "R03" siz
batteries. The life of the batteries is about one yeai
however, it depends on the frequency of use. Inspec
and if necessary, replace the batteries once ayear.
CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT
•Load the new batteries with their polarities (+ and -
aligned correctly.
•Do not apply heat to batteries, or internal short-circuit ma
occur.
•If you do not intend to use the Remote Controller for
long period of time, remove the batteries and store ther
in acool and dry place.
•Remove spent batteries immediately and dispose of therr
•Do not use an old and anew batteries together. (Als
never use an alkaline battery with amanganese battery.)
Load the batteries as follows:
OPush back the battery compartment locking lever.
©Lift off the battery compartment lid.
©Insert the batteries with their polarities aligned as ind
cated inside the battery compartment.
©Replace the lid.
Note:
•The infra-red beam should be transmitted directly at th
Infra-red Remote Control Receiver on the front of th
VTR.
•Direct sunlight may interfere with the beam.
•The lightsensing angle of the Infra-red Remote Contrc
Receiver in the VTR is about 30° for each side from th
centre.
•The unit should be used within arange of about 7meter
from the front of the VTR.
Recommendation
After the programming of timer recording(s) is complete
press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button so that the india
tions in the LCD Display disappear, in order to save battel
power.
7

INSTALLATION
Connection to aTV Set
NV-L20A:
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Install any external aerial to AS 1417.1
.
TV Set
(Select the video channel)
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT
QConnect the external aerial to the RF Input Socket on
the VTR.
QConnect the aerial terminal on your TV set to the RF
Output Socket on the VTR with the supplied DIN-DIN
Coaxial Cable.
QIf 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,
(not supplied)
OConnect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Mains Socket of
the VTR to the mains outlet.
8

TUNING THE TV SET TO THE VIDEO PLAYBACK CHANNEL
The adjustments described on this page are not necessary,
if the VTR is connected to the TV set via the Video/Audio
output sockets.
OFF ON
TEST
SIGNAL
Video Playback Channel Selector
This switch is used to select the Video Playback channel
which is not occupied with any TV station. (NV-L20A: 0or 1
;
NV-L20EA:2or3]
OTurn the TV set on and select the programme position
that is not occupied by any TV station.
0Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR On.
(FRONT SIDE)
VTR
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•The corresponding indicator lights up.
©Set the VTR/TV Selector to "VTR". (FRONT SIDE)
VTR/TV
•VTR/TV Indicator will appear in the Multi-Function
Display.
©Set the Test Signal Switch to "On".
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OFF ON
TEST
SIGNAL
0Tune your TV to VHF channel as shown below.
Confirm by your TV that the received test pattern is as
shown below.
NV-L20A: VHF channel 0or r
NV-L20EA: VHF channel 2or 3
NV-L20A only
"In some areas
channel 0may be
used by local TV
station. In this case
switch to channel 1
.
0Set the Test Signal Switch to "Off". Your TV is now
ready to receive the RF output signal from the VTR.
0To check, playback apre-recorded tape and confirm
that the picture quality is satisfactory.
9

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.
PRESET PROG ~+NEXT BAND/AFC
FINE/NO MAL QSSS
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
QPress the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.
The indication on the Multi-Function Display changes
from the clock indication to the position indication.
QPress the Channel Up or Down Button to select apro-
gramme position (channel) which you want to tune to a
TV station.
0Press the Band/AFC Button to select the "I". "
"U" position.
or
Display of the programme positions 1-99
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Indication of the
selected TV band
Selection of the
programme position
VHF UHF
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NV-L20EA 1-3 4-11 21-69
The tuner in the VTR can be preset with up to 99 stations.
QPress 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.
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During the station search
(The position indication
flashes on and off.)
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Tuned condition
•The tuned station is automatically memorized.
Repeat steps ©-© for each channel you want to tune to a
station.
0Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice. "\
The indication on the Multi-Function Display chang^
back to the previous indication.
Fine Tuning Procedure
If fine tuning is necessary, for example for aweak station
which is close to astrong station:
0Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.
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•"AFC" indicator will not be displayed.
•To return the tuning to its former state, press the Band/
AFC Button.
5) Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.
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PRESET PROG —NEXT BAND/AFC CLEAR
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TRACKING
Blanking of Unoccupied Programme Positions
OPress the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.
©Press the Channel Up or Down Button to select apro-
gramme position (channel) which you do not want to
tune to aTV station.
0Press the Clear Button ("--" will be displayed in the
Programme Position Indication).
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•Repeat steps (§) and (3) 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.
©Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.
Cancelling the Clear Function (Blanking) >*
©Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.
(D To cancel the blanking of aprogramme position, select
that programme position on the VTR and then press
the Clear Button.
@Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.
Howto Select the Programme Position (Channel) on
the Remote Controller
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If more than 5seconds pass between the first, second and
third push, the channel will not be changed normally.
11

SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENT TIME .*
The built-in digital clock employs the 24-hour system. QPress the '* +"or "-"Button to set the date.
CLOCK PRESET PROG NEXT
FINE/NORMAL CHECK TRACKING
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.
OWhen connecting this VTR to the mains or after along
power failure, the time indications flash.
0Press the Clock Button to start the date and time set-
ting.
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0Press the "+"or "-"Button to set the year.
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OPress the Next Button.
0Press the "+ "or "- *' Button to set the month.
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TRACKING
0Press the Next Button.
TRACKING
0Press the Next Button.
0Press the "+"or "- "Button to set the hour.
0Press the Next Button.
0Press the Button to set the minute.
0Press the Clock Button when the present time be-
comes exactly 9:10'00".
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CLOCK
At every push of the Next Button, the flashing indication
changes in the following order.
YEAR-* MONTH—* DATE^ HOUR^ MINUTE
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•In case of apower failure, the timer back-up system
maintains the clock operation and timer content for |
at least 60 minutes. However, depending on the
charging time and the memory content, the back-up
time may be considerably longer. However, it takes
more than 60 minutes for the back-up circuit to be-
come operational, after the VTR is connected to the
mains.
•The Timer Record Function should be set to "Off*,
otherwise the VTR cannot be operated normally. In
this case, the Timer Record Indicator "rjj" will flash
to warn you.
•During date setting, the corresponding day is si-
multaneously set.
•The clock/timer of the VTR is programmed with the
calendar up to the end of the year 2087.
The indications 88-99 are for the years 1988-1999.
The indications 00-87 are for the years 2000-2087.
12

Setting the Clock to the Present Time Using the Bar
Codes
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Preparation
•Slide down the Mode Selector Cover on the Remote
Controller so that the Bar Code Reader Display can be
seen.
•Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to turn it "ON".
OTrace the bar code "SETTING OF THE CLOCK".
SbTTINGOF THI CI <>CK
©Trace the bar code for the year (YEAR).
©Trace the bar code for the month (MONTH).
QTrace the bar code for the day of the month (DATE).
©DATE
@Trace the bar code for the hour (START TIME).
©Trace the bar code for the minute (MIN).
MIN
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QPress the Transmit Button on the Remote Controller
and then confirm that the time is displayed in the
Multi-Function Display of the VTR.
"Beep-beep-beep-beep-
beep..." sound indicates that
the time setting is completed.
Transmit Button.
"Beep" Sound)-
©Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to turn it
"OFF".
•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.
•If the Remote Controller is left with no operation per-
formed for more than 4minutes, it will automatically switch
over to the power-saving standby condition and the lamp
in the reading tip goes out. In this case, bar codes that
have already been read (but not yet transmitted to the
VTR) will be cancelled.
•The bar codes "SETTING OF THE CLOCK". "YEAR" and
"MONTH" are located on page 3of the Programming
Sheet.
13

THE VIDEO CASSETTE AUTO OPERATION
Inserting aVideo Cassette (Auto Operation)
0Insert the video cassette as shown. The VTR will be
turned on automatically and the cassette will be auto-
matically drawn into the VTR.
©When a video cassette is inserted, the "SB" mark will
appear.
Notes:
•When avideo cassette with broken out erasure prevention
tab (for example apre-recorded tape) is inserted, play-
back will start immediately.
•Use WS video cassette tapes only.
Removing aVideo Cassette
0Press the Eject Button (A).
£EJECT
(ZZD
Simply press the Eject Button; the VTR turns itself on,
ejects the cassette and turns itself off again.
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To prevent accidental
erasure
Erasure Prevention Tab
To record again
Break off the tab with
ascrewdriver. Cover the hole with
adhesive tape.
Auto VTR On
When acassette is inserted, the VTR turns itself on auto-
matically. <f^k
Auto Cue and Play
When inserting avideo cassette which has the erasure
prevention tab removed playback wilt 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 Indicator
is lit, the Cue playback will continue to operate, even after
the recorded part is reached. Therefore press the Play/ x2
Button for normal playback.
This applies only to previously unused tapes. Tapes which
have been erased or re-recorded wiil not exhibit this feature.
Auto Rewind
When the tape reaches its end during recording {except
OTR and timer recording) or playback, it wiil automatically
be rewound to the beginning. 0
Auto Eject
When trying to record on acassette whose tab is broken
out, the cassette will automatically be ejected to warn that
the recording cannot be made.
VTR-Off Eject
When the VTR is off, the inserted cassette can be ejected
simply by pressing the Eject Button, and the VTR will au-
tomatically turn itself off again.
Rewind Auto Shut Off
When the VTR On/Off Button is pressed during rewinding
the cassette will be ejected as soon as the beginning of the
tape is reached, and the VTR will turn itself off.
Auto Timer Recording Standby
When the Timer Record Button is pressed during rewind-
ing, the VTR will switch over to the timer recording standby
mode after the beginning of the tape is reached.
14

PLAYBACK
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Preparation
•Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to "Off".
•Insert arecorded video cassette.
When avideo 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.
•Set the Noise Filter/Edit Selector to "Off".
•Set the Digital Tracking Switch to "On".
QNormal Playback
Press the Play/x2Button ()..
PLAY/x2
Control the picture as you like with the Picture
Sharpness Control (sharp or soft contours).
>© To Finish Playback
Press the Stop Button () to stop the playback.
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 nor-
mal playback, press thts button again.
OCue 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.
©/FF
0Review Playback
When the Rewind ^/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.
REW/e
To make possible Cue or Review playback without having
to keep the respective button pressed, first press the
Memory/Repeat/Search Button on the Remote Controller
so that the Search 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/ x2Button ().
•When Cue or Review playback continues for more than
10 minutes, the VTR will automatically switch back to the
normal playback mode.
0Double Speed Playback
When the VTR is in the playback mode, press the Play/ x
2
Button to view the action at twice the normal playback
speed. To change back to normal playback, press the Play/
x2 Button () again.
PLAY/ x2
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PAUSE/STILL
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PLAYBACK (CONT'D)
Using the Remote Controller
Reverse Playback
When the VTR is in the playback mode, switching over to
Reverse Playback is possible by pressing the Reverse
Playback Button.
•During Reverse Playback, noise bars may appear in the
upper centre and lower centre parts of the picture.
©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 frame.
OSuper 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.
•Press the Play/x2Button () to continue the normal
playback.
•If the Slow playback operation continues for more
than 5minutes, the VTR automatically switches oveiT
to the stop mode.
•While playing back atape in the Super Still or Super
Fine Slow playback mode on aTV 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 with the Tracking (+) or (-)
Button to reduce the noise bars.
•It may not be possible to eliminate the noise bars com-
pletely.
• The sound will be played back only during normal
playback.
•If you leave the VTR in the still playback mode for
more than 5minutes, 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 ap-
pears on the TV in the Cue and Review playback
modes. This is not an indication of amalfunction.
•The top of the picture may become distorted in the
Cue or Review mode. This is not an indication of a
malfunction.
•When the picture rolls vertically in the Cue or Re-
view mode, adjust the vertical hold control on the
TV set.
•Immediately after starting Cue or Review playback,
the picture may be distorted. Also, when these
modes are cancelled, some momentary picture
distortion may occur. However, this is not due to
any malfunction.
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When changing the slow-motion playback
speed, indicator flashes.
•SLOW-
16

Repeat Playback
MEMORY/
REPEAT/SEARCH
Repeat Playback between the Beginning of the Tape
and the End of the Tape
OPress the Memory/Repeat/Search Button so that the
Repeat Indicator "R" lights up.
©
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Press the Play/ x2Button <).
•The playback will continue until the end of the tape.
At this point, the tape will be rewound to the begin-
ning and the playback will be repeated.
To stop the Repeat playback, press either the Stop
Button or the Memory/Repeat/Search Button (the Re-
peat indicator "R" will go out).
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Rewind and Fast Forward
Press the Rewind ^/Review ©Button to rewind the
tape.
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Press the Fast Forward /Cue QButton to wind the
tape forward rapidly.
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LapTime Counter
It shows the elapsed recording or playback time.
Digital Tracking Selector
Digital Tracking
ON: Select this position for digital tracking.
When playback is started after inserting acassette, and the
VTR is turned on, the Digital Tracking function will be
activated automatically, the digital Tracking Indicator will
flash for several seconds, and the tracking will be adjusted
automatically (after the adjustment, the Digital Tracking
Indicator will remain lit).
•During playback, the Digital Tracking function will be ac-
tivated whenever the playback changes over from an un-
recorded part to arecorded part, provided the recorded
part is longer than 4seconds.
•When the picture is distorted by noise bars, press
the Tracking (+) or {-) Button to select manual
tracking and adjust with these two buttons. The
Digital Tracking Indicator goes out.
To change back to Digital Tracking, press the
Tracking (+) and (-) Buttons simultaneously. J
Manual Tracking
OFF: Select this position for manual tracking.
•When Ihe playback picture is distorted by noise bars, ad-
just by pressing the Tracking (+) or (-) Button.
•To return the tracking control to the former setting, press
the Tracking (+) and (-) buttons simultaneously.
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Hours Seconds
Minutes
The "-" indication will appear when the tape is
rewound further than the tape counter position
"0:00.00"
•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 inserted.
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Memory/Repeat/Search Button
Repeatedly pressing this button will change the indication in
the following order: "M" (Memory)-* "R" (Repeat)-* "S"
(Search)-* both indications are off —»"M"...
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 alt
the following cases; When you set the VTR On/Off Switch
to "Off", adjust the clock to 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
Function cannot be activated ("M", "R" and "S" indication
does not tight up.)
Memory Function .
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/Repeat/Search
Button. During Rewind or Fast Forward, the tape will then
stop at approximately the desired position.
Noise Filter/Edit Selector
EDIT ON: For editing operations such as dubbing.
OFF: For ordinary use of the VTR.
NOISE FILTER ON: For playback of tapes with inferior
picture quality caused, for example, by repeated dubbing.
•When the Noise Filter/Edit Selector is set to "EDIT
ON", the picture sharpness cannot be adjusted with
the Picture Sharpness Control.
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Monitoring Function
When the Monitor Button is kept pressed during Playback
or Still playback, the broadcast picture or input signal
through Audio/Video input socket of the selected pro-
gramme position (channel) will be displayed. When this
button is released, the picture will change back to the
playback picture of the tape.
Vertical Lock Adjustment
If vertical jitter occurs during Still playback, adjust the V-
Lock Control (on the rear of the VTR) for the corresponding
recording tape speed with the screw driver. Aone-time
adjustment should be all that is necessary.
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•Even if the Clock/Counter Display is switched over to
"Clock" Display after pressing the Memory/Repeat/
Search Button, the Memory function will stop the tape
at the desired position.
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RECORDING FROM ATV BROADCAST SIGNAL
Preparation
•Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to "Off".
•Reset the Tape Counter to "0:00.00".
•Insert avideo cassette with the erasure prevention tab
intact.
When avideo cassette is already inside the VTR, press
the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.
•Set the VTR/TV Selector to "VTR".
OSelect 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.
©Press the Record Button (• ).
REC
When avideo cassette with broken out tab is inserted, it will
be ejected automatically.
•Ouring recording, the programme position (channel) on
the VTR cannot be changed.
•To start arecording with the Remote Controller, press the
two Record Buttons on the Remote Controller simulta-
neously.
If You Wish to Avoid Recording Unwanted Material
0Press the Pause/Still Button (I I) to stop the tape ter
porarily.
PAUSE/STILL
•Press the Pause/Still Button (II) again to continue the
recording.
»lf you leave the VTR in the pause mode for more than
5minutes, the VTR will automatically switch over to the
stop mode to protect the tape and the video heads.
Recording One TV Programme While Watching
Another
1. Record (following steps Oand©).
2. Set the VTR/TV Selector to "TV"
.
3. Select the desired programme position (channel) on
your TV set.
•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.
•If pause is activated during record and the
released, some colour noise may be present for
ashort period of tape, this is not amulfunction.
To Finish the Recording
0Press the Stop Button
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