Panasonic NV-D48 User Manual

Operating

Instructions

VHSI HQ DIGITAL

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Video Cassette Recorder

NV-D48

Series

Panasonic

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.

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CONTENTS

Page

3 FEATURES

4 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

6 INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER AND

DIGITAL SCANNER

8 INSTALLATION, TUNING THE TV SET TO THE

VIDEO PLAYBACK CHANNEL

9 SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENT TIME

10 SETTING THE TUNER IN THE VTR

12 THE VIDEO CASSETTE

13 PLAYBACK

16 RECORDING FROM A TV BROADCAST SIGNAL

17 SUPER OTR FUNCTION

(ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING)

18 TIMER RECORDING

23 DIGITAL SPECIAL EFFECTS

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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 PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NV-D48A: Australian model
NV-D48EA: New Zealand model

: FOR YOUR SAFETY

f I ■ DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.

!i To prevent electric shock, do not remove

■ cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.

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25 DIGITAL INTRO SCAN FUNCTION

26 VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM

27 TIME SEARCH

28 CAMERA RECORDING

29 DUBBING (COPYING)

30 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

32 CAUTIONS

33 SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

1-Mor»th Calendar Timer

The clock/timer of the VTR is programmed with the
calendar up to the end of 2002, so it knows exactly what
day of the week it is on any given date. Programming of as
many as 8 timer recordings is possible up to one month in
advance.

Auto Operation

The extremely convenient Auto Operation functions of this
VTR include Auto Start and Auto Play when a recorded
cassette is inserted, Auto Eject which indicates that an

inserted cassette is not suitable for recording, VTR-Off
Eject for ejecting a cassette even with the VTR off, and Auto
Rewind at the end of a tape. If the VTR On/Off Switch is
pressed during the rewind mode including Auto Rewind, the
VTR will eject the cassette and turn Itself off when
rewinding is completed.

Super OTR Function (One-Touch Timer Recording)

This convenient function makes it possible to easily

programme the VTR for recording of TV programmes with
immediate start or with start within 24 hours by precisely
setting the starting time and ending time to the desired
minute. When the recording ends, the VTR will automatical
ly turn itself off.

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.

Lap Time Counter

The new Lap Time Counter is a great improvement over the

approximate counter systems of conventional VTRs. It

gives you an exact reading of the elapsed tape time in

hours, minutes and seconds, and makes it easy to calculate
the tape time left on a cassette.

Infra-red Remote Controller

The Infra-red Remote Controller unit allows operation of
various functions from the comfort of your favourite viewing
position.

LCD Digital Scanner

This Digital Scanner makes it posible to programme timer

recordings by tracing the corresponding bar codes on the
supplied Programming Sheet. The traced programming
data can be confirmed on the built-in Bar Code Reader
Display before they are transmitted to the VTR at the push
of a button.

Time Search

It is possible to locate the desired scene directly by inputting
the hour, minute and second of that scene.

Super Still, Super Still Advance and Double Super
Fine Slow Playback

Super Still, Super Still Advance and Double Super Fine
Slow Playback are possible with superb picture quality free
from noise and jitter.

Slim Design and Front Loading System

This highly functional design allows loading the video
cassette from the front, thus minimizing the space required
for the placement.

Multi-Function Display

Whenever an operation button is pressed, the activated
function is immediately indicated on this easy-to-see
display. It shows you at a glance, in what operation mode
the VTR is functioning.

Picture Sharpness Control

With this control, the contours of the playback picture can
be made sharper or softer.

Digital Special Effect

The special digital picture effects can be enjoyed by using
the Remote Controller.

VHS Index Search System

With the Index Search function, up to 20 addresses (places
where an Index signal is recorded) can be skipped to
directly locate the beginning of the desired programme in
forward or reverse direction in the Fast Fonward or Rewind
mode.

Digital Intro Scan Function

The Intro Scan function plays back one after another the
first 10 seconds of each programme on a tape and keeps a
still picture of the last 3 programmes on the right side of the
screen. This is convenient for easy checking what pro
grammes are on a tape and to quickly find a desired
programme.

Reception of up to 32 TV Stations

The built-in tuner in this VTR allows pre-tuning of as many

as 32 TV stations. So this VTR can accommodate virtually
any increase in available TV programmes in the future.

CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

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Eject Button (i^) 12

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Rewind ■^◄/Review Q Button

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Play Button

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Fast Forward ►►/Cue Q Button

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Stop Button

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Pause/Still Button (11)

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Record Button

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Memory/Search Button

© Reset/Index Button

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VTRyTV Selector

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Channel Selection Up and Down Buttons 10

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OTR On Buttons

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OTR Off Buttons

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Multi-Function Display

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Infra-red Remote Control Receiver Window

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Control Panel Open Button

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Timer Record Button

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Timer Controls

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Clock Button

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Tuner Set-up Controls 10

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Cassette Compartment

© Edit Switch

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Picture Sharpness Control

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Slow Tracking Control 15

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Tracking Control

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VTR On/Off Switch with Indicator

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@ Memory Indicator

(4) Tape Counter Mode Indicator

(5) Search Indicator

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O Audio Input Socket

@ Video Input Socket

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O Video Output Socket

@ RF Input Socket

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@ Lap Time Counter Display 13

(7) Timer Programme Number

@ Timer Recording Indicator

(§) OTR Indicator

^ Clock Display 9 0 Test Signal Switch

<J]) Date Display

@ Channel Display 10

@ VTR Mode Indicator

@ Recording Indicator

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@ RF Signal Level Switch

Q AC Mains Lead Socket 8

O Video Playback Channel Selector

0 RF Output Socket

0 Synchro Edit Socket

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INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER AND

DIGITAL SCANNER

Part Number: VEQ0719

O VTR On/Off Button
^ Memory/Search Button

Q Reset/Index Button
Q Programme Position (Channei) Selector Buttons

select channel

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for example 32

If more than 5 seconds pass between the first, second and
third push, the channel will not be changed normally.

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Pause/Still Button (II)

0 Rewind ^<4/Review @ Button
0 Slow Buttons
0 Reverse Play Button
0 Digital Function Buttons
0 Intro Scan Button

0 Double Speed Playback Button (x2)
0 Fast Forward ^^/Cue @ Button

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Play Button (►)

0 Still Advance Button (!!►)

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Stop Button (■)

Time Search Button

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press button

(T) Transmit Button

Bar Code Reading Section

@ Digital Scanner On/Off Switch
@ Bar Code Reader Display

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© Start Time Display

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End Time Display
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How to Operate the Digital Scanner

Set the Digital Scanner On/Off Switch to “ON”.

•If no operation is performed for more than 25 seconds, the
scanner will automatically switch over to the power-saving
standby condition and the lamp 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 Digital Scanner On/Off Switch is set to “ON”
but the lamp is not lit, set the switch to “OFF” and then to

“ON” again.

Tracing the Bar Codes

(§) Place the digital Scanner vertically on the Small Box.

(B) Trace the bar code quickly in the direction of the arrow.

The “Beep”
sound indicates

that the bar code

Small Box.

Trace the bar code
completely past the last bar.

Cleaning Brush for the Digital Scanner

If the sensor in the tip of the Digital Scanner becomes
clogged with dirt, it may become impossible to read the bar
codes. Clean the tip from time to time with the supplied

brush as illustrated below.
Keep this brush in the storage case of the Digital Scanner.

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completely.

Power Source for the Remote Controller (Digital Scanner)

■ The Remote Controller is powered by two lEC “R6”
(Digital Scanner; 4 lEC “R03”) size batteries. The life of
the batteries is about one year, however, it depends on
the frequency of use. Inspect and if necessary, replace
the batteries once a year.

CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT

•Load the new batteries with their polarities {@ and 0)
aligned correctly.

•Do not apply heat to batteries, or internal short-circuit may

occur.

•If you do not intend to use the Remote Controller or Digital
Scanner 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 batteries together. (Also
never use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.)

Load the batteries as follows:

O Remove the battery compartment lid.

Cleaning Brush

•Move the brush several times over the
tip so that the hair enters the hole.

•Treat the Programming Sheet with care. If the sheet
gets dirty or scratched, the bar code reading may
become impossible.

•Protect the Digital Scanner 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. Trace the bar code again.

•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
operation.

•Do not deviate from the bar code, nor stop tracing
halfway.

•Do not slant the scanner to trace the bar code.

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^ Place two batteries in the battery compartment as

indicated inside the battery compartment.

o Replace the lid.

Note:

•The infra-red beam should be transmitted directly at the
Infra-red Remote Control Receiver on the front of the

VTR.

•Direct sunlight may interfere with the beam.

•The lightsensing angle of the Infra-red Remote Control
Receiver window in the VTR is about 30° for each side

from the centre.

•The unit should be used within a range of about 7 meters
from the front of the VTR.

Recommendation

To save battery power, make sure to set the Digital Scanner
On/Off Switch to “OFF” after using the Digital Scanner.

When the batteries are exhausted, the bar code reading
can no longer be performed.

INSTALLATION, TUNING THE TV SET TO THE VIDEO

PLAYBACK CHANNEL

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I FOR YOUR SAFETY

I Install any external aerial to AS 1417.1. |

Video Playback Channel Selector

This switch is used to select the Video Playback channel

which is not occupied with any TV station, [NV-D48A: 0 or

1: NV-D48EA: 2 or 3].

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RF Signal Level Switch:

Used to attenuate the reception of the VHP and/or UHF
aerial signals.

If the reception is normal, set to “HIGH”. If the signal is
strong (stripes appear in the upper part of the picture), set
to “LOW".

Connection to a TV Set

^ Connect the external aerial to the RF Input Socket on

the VTR.

^ Connect the aerial terminal on your TV set to the RF

Output Socket on the VTR with the supplied DIN-DIN
Coaxial Cable.

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Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Mains Socket of

the VTR to the mains outlet.

Video Playback Channel

O Turn the TV set on.

^ Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR On.

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•The corresponding indicator lights up.

© Set the VTR/TV Selector Switch to “VTR”.

VTR/TV

(FRONT SIDE)

(FRONTSIDE)

Q Set the Test Signal Switch to “ON”.

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Tune the selected programme position (channel) of the

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TV set to the VHF channel shown below for your

model. Confirm on the TV set that the received test
pattern is as shown below.

NV-D48A VHF channel 0 or 1*
NV-D48EA VHF channel 2 or 3

^ Set the Text Signal Switch to “OFF”. Your TV is now

ready to receive the RF output signal from the VTR.

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•VTR Mode Indicator will appear in the Multi-Function
Display.

To check, play back a pre-recorded tape and readjust
fine tuning of TV if necessary,

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SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENT TIME

The built-in digital clock employs the 24-hour system.

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.
O When connecting this VTR to the mains or after a long

power failure, both the date and time indications flash.

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At every push of the Next Button, the flashing indication

changes in the following order.
YEAR-^ MONTHS DATE^HOUR^ MINUTE

•The timer back-up system maintains the clock
operation for about 60 minutes in case of a power
failure. However, it takes more than 60 minutes for
the back-up circuit to become operational, after the
VTR is conhected 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 “Q” will flash
to warn you.

•During date setting, the corresponding day is
simultaneously set.

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SETTING THE TUNER IN THE VTR

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.

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.

•Press the VTR/TV Selector to “VTR” position.

Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.

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The indication on the Multi-Function Display changes
from the clock indication to the position indication.

Press the Channel Up or Down Button to select a

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programme position (channel) which you want to tune
to a TV station.

^ Press the Band/AFC Button to select the “I”, “111’ or

“U” position.

O Press the “-I-” or Button until the picture of the

desired station on your TV is satisfactory.

•If the “-I-” 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.)

Tuned condition

•The tuned station is automatically memorized.
Repeal steps 0-0 ^or each channel you want to tune to a

station.
@ Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.

The indication on the Multi-Function Display changes
to the clock indication.

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Fine Tuning Procedure

if fine tuning is necessary, for example for a weak station
which is close to a strong station;

1. Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.

Blanking of Unoccupied Programme Positions

(T) Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.
@ Press the Channel Up or Down Button to select a

programme position (channel) which you do not want
to tune to a TV station.

(3) Press the Clear Button (“—” will be displayed in the

Programme Position Indication).

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•“AFC” Indicator will not be displayed.

•To return the tuning to its former state, press the
Band/AFC Button.

3. Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.

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•Repeat steps (g) and @ 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,

(4) Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.

Cancelling the Clear Function (Blanking)

^ Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.
^ To cancel the blanking of a programme position, select

that programme position on the VTR and then press
the Clear Button.

o Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.

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THE VIDEO CASSETTE

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Inserting a Video Cassette (Auto Operation)

O Insert the video cassette as shown. The VTR will be

turned on automatically and the cassette will be
automatically drawn into the VTR.

0 When a video cassette is inserted, the “EB” mark will

appear.

Notes:

•When a video cassette with broken out erasure prevention
tab (for example a pre-recorded tape) is inserted, play
back will start immediately.

•Use [VnSi video cassette tapes only.

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Removing a Video Cassette

0 Press the Eject Button (^).
Simply press the Eject Button; the VTR turns itself on,

ejects the cassette and turns itself off again.

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PLAYBACK

Memory/Search Button

Repeatedly pressing this button will change the indication in

the following order; “M” (Memory) “S” (Search) ^ both

indications are off “M”...

Memory Indication

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Preparation

•Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to “Off”.

• Insert a recorded video cassette.
When a video 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.

•Make sure that the Edit Switch is set to “Off”.

Auto Operation

When a video cassette which has the erasure prevention

tab removed is inserted, playback will 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 Multi-Function Display has the Search Indicator
lit, the Cue playback will continue to operate, even after
the recorded part is reached. For normal playback, press
the Play Button.

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Lap Time Counter

It shows the elapsed recording or playback time.

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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 ejected.

Memory Function

Minutes

Rewind and Fast Forward

Press the Rewind ◄◄/Review @ Button to rewind the

tape.

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Press the Fast Forward ►►/Cue Q Button to wind the

tape fonward rapidly.

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The Memory function makes it simple and fast to find a
certain position on the tape later again, simply by pressing

the Reset/Index Button at that position to set the tape
counter to “0:00.00” and by pressing the Memory/Search
Button. During Rewind or Fast Forward, the tape will then
stop at approximately the desired position.

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PLAYBACK (CONT’D)

TRACKING

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O Cue Playback

When the Fast Fonward ►►/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.

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Review Playback

When the Rewind ◄◄/Review (3 Button is kept pressed
while the VTR is in the playback mode, the tape will be

played back at high speed in reverse direction.

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Press the Play Button (►).

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•Adjust the Tracking Control on the VTR if the image is
partially obscured by bands of noise.

•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.

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Super Still Playback

To make possible Cue or Review playback without having
to keep the respective button pressed, first press the

Memory/Search Button so that the Search Indicator “S”

appears in the Multi-Function Display, and then press the

Fast Forward ►►/Cue O Button or the Rewind ◄◄/
Review (3 Button.

To switch the VTR back to normal playback, press the Play

Button (►).

•When “S” Mark in the Multi-Function Display is lit, the
Digital Function Buttons cannot be operated. If you want
to use the Digital Function, press the Memory/Search
button (the “S” Mark will disappear).

•When the search function is cancelled by pressing the
Stop Button, the screen will be in the 3-Screen Multi
Select mode (explained on page 25). In this case, press
the Memory/Search Button to cancel the 3-Screen Multi
Select mode and return to the normal full-screen mode
(the “S” Mark will disappear).

•When Cue or Review playback continues for more than 10
minutes, the VTR will automatically switch back to the

normal playback mode.

When the VTR is in the playback mode, press the

Pause/Still Button (II) to view a still-picture. To continue

the normal playback, press this button again.

PAUSE/STILL

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PLAYBACK BY USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER

Slow Tracking Control

•When noise bars appear during Super Still, Super Still
Advance or Double Super Fine Slow playback, switch
over to slow playback and adjust the Slow tracking Control
to reduce the noise bars.

•It may not be possible to eliminate the noise bars
completely.

^ Double Speed Playback

When the VTR is in the playback mode, press the Double
Speed Playback Button to view the action at twice the
normal playback speed. To change back to normal play

back, press the Play Button.

^ Super Stiti 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 single field.

STILL ADV

!!►

Double Super 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.

When changing the slow-motion playback
speed, indicator flashes.

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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.

•The sound will be played back only during normal
playback.

• If you leave the VTR in the still playback mode for
more than 5 minutes, 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
appears on the TV in the Cue and Review playback

modes. This is not an indication of a malfunction.

•The top of the picture may become distorted in the
Cue, Review, Still, Slow, Double Speed and Re
verse mode. This is not an indication of a malfunc
tion.

•When the picture rolls vertically in the Cue or

Review mode, adjust the vertical hold control on the

TV set.

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•Press the Play Button {►) to continue the normal
playback.

•If the Slow playback operation continues for more
than 5 minutes, the VTR automatically switches
over to the stop mode.

•While playing back a tape in the Super Still or

Double Super Fine Slow playback mode on a TV 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.

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RECORDING FROM A TV BROADCAST SIGNAL

If You Wish to Avoid Recording Unwanted Material

Q Press the Pause/Still Button (II) to stop the tape

temporarily.

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Preparation

•Make sure that the Tinner Record Function is set to “Off’’.

•Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab
intact.
When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press
the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.

• Reset the Tape Counter to “0;00.00”.

•Press the VTR/TV Seiector to “VTR” position.

^ Seiect 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.

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PAUSE/STILL

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• Press the Pause/Still Button (II) again to continue
the recording.

•If you leave the VTR in the pause mode for more than
5 minutes, the VTR wiil automaticaiiy 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 O and ©).

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 impossibie to record TV

programmes.

REC

^ Press the Record Button (•).

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When a video cassette with broken out tab is inserted,
it will be ejected automatically.

•During recording, the programme position (channel)
on the VTR cannot be changed.

•To start a recording with the Remote Controller, press

the two Record Buttons on the Remote Controller

simultaneously.

To Finish the Recording

^ Press the Stop Button (■).

STOP

REC

□

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SUPER OTR FUNCTION (ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING)

This convenient function makes it possible to easily
programme the VTR for recording of TV programmes with
immediate start or with start within 24 hours by precisely
setting the starting time and ending time to the desired
minute, and the VTR will automatically turn itself off when
the recording ends.

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Preparation

•Make sure that the clock shows the present time correctly.

• Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab
intact.
When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press
the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.

•Press the VTR/TV Selector to “VTR" position.

It is possible to programme an OTR recording for a TV
programme which will start immediately or within the next
24 hours.
(For example, OTR recording of a TV programme broad
cast from 10:30 to 11:00.)

0 Select the programme position (channel) to be re

corded.

@ Press the OTR On {+) or (-) Button to set the OTR

starting time to 10:30.

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•When quickly and repeatedly pressing the OTR On {-!-) or
(-) Button or the OTR Off (-h) or (-) Button, the

corresponding time indication changes in

1-minute steps. When it is kept pressed, the indication
changes in 10-minute steps.

•After setting the OTR starting time in step Q, the OTR Off
(-F) or {-) Button must be pressed within 8 seconds to
select the OTR ending time, otherwise the selected
starting time will be cancelled.

•The VTR will automatically switch off, when the OTR is
completed. To turn the VTR on again, press the VTR
On/Off Switch,

OTR Function with Immediate Start

Perform the operation steps O and O'

•When the tape reaches its end during an OTR the
VTR will turn itself off.

•Make sure that the OTR Function (One-Touch

Timer Recording) does not overlap a programmed

timer recording. An OTR always takes precedence
over a timer recording.

•If you want to confirm the present time or the tape
counter position before the programmed OTR is
performed, or to check the tape counter position
during the OTR, press the Check/Programme But
ton. To return the display to the previous indication,
press this button once more.

• It is possible to change the OTR starting time or the
ending time before the recording starts.

•It is possible to perform any VTR operation (except
timer recording) until the recording starts.

•It is possible to change the OTR ending time even
during the recording.

•To interrupt an OTR, press the VTR On/Off Switch
to turn the VTR off.

•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.

When the tab of the inserted video cassette is broken

out, it will be ejected automatically.

•The “OTR” indicator will be displayed.

^ Press the OTR Off (-I-) or (-) Button to set the OTR

ending time to 11:00.

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TIMER RECORDING

Preparation

•Make sure that the clock shows the present time correctly.

•Make sure that the VTR is turned on.

•Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to “Off”.

•Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab
intact.
When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press
the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.

•Press the VTR/TV Selector to “VTR” position.

For Example:

Programming a timer recording for a TV programme that

will be broadcast on Wednesday, October 27, from 10:30 to

11:45, on programme position (channel) 12, on timer
programme number 2. (Present date=October 10, 1999)

O Press the Check/Programme Button to select the next

unoccupied timer programme number.

PROG

@ Press the (+) or (-) Button to select the programme

position (channel) on which the TV programme will be

broadcast.

@ Press the Next Button.
© Press the (+) or (-) Button to select the hour of the

starting time of the TV programme.

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© Press the Next Button.
O Pi'ess the (+) or (-) Button to select the minute of the

starting time of the TV programme.

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© Press the Next Button.
(D Press the (+) or (-) Button to select the hour of the

end time of the TV programme.

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© Press the Next Button.

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Press the (+) or (-) Button to select the minute of the

end time of the TV programme.

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O Press the (+) or (-) Button to set the date.

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Press the Timer Record Button.

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•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.

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For Everyday Recording

To Confirm the Programme of a Timer Recording

For example:

Programme time for timer recording every day from 10:30
to 11:45 on timer programme number 7.
Programming for everyday recording can be made on any

of the timer programme numbers 1-7.

Execute the operation steps O fo © 3S described on page

18.
© Press the (-) Button once, so that all day indications

will appear together.

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Perform the operation steps 0 to ® described on page 18.

For Everyweek Recording

For Example:

Programming a timer recording for a TV programme that is
broadcast every week on Sunday, from 10:30 to 11:45.

(T) Press the Check/Prog ram me Button until “W” is

displayed.

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@ Press the {+) or (-) Button to select the programme

position (channel) on which the TV programme will be

broadcast.
(3) Press the Next Button.
(4) Press the {+) or (-) Button to select the day of the

week, on which the programme will be broadcast.

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Select the programme number to be checked, by repeated

ly pressing the Check/Programme Button.

The preset channel and start and ending times of the timer

recording will be indicated for about 8 seconds.

When the Timer Record Function is set to “Off”, they will be

indicated for about 25 seconds.

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To Cancel a Timer Recording

Make sure that:
the VTR is turned on,
the Timer Record Function

Press the Check/Programme Button repeatedly, until

the number of the timer programme that you want to

cancel is displayed.
Press the (-h) and {-) Button simultaneously for more

than 3 seconds.

•It is impossible to confirm programmes of timer
recordings while an OTR is being performed.

•To turn the VTR on and use it for playback or

recording before the timer recording is performed,

set the Timer Record Function to “Off”.

•When the Timer Record Function is set to “On” but

no video cassette is inserted or no timer recording
has been programmed, the Timer Recording Indi
cator [3 will flash to inform that the timer recording

cannot be performed.

•After the programmed timer recording has been

made, set the Timer Record Function to “Off”,
otherwise the VTR cannot be operated normally.

•During recording, the programme position (channel)

on the VTR cannot be changed.

•When you want to watch TV after setting a timer

recording, select the desired channel on the TV set.

•To cancel a timer recording during recording, set

the Timer Record Function to “Off”.

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TIMER RECORDING BY USING THE DIGITAL SCANNER

Tracing the Bar Codes

©CHANNEL D>@DATE >@STARTTIME l>@ENDTIME

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Example: When programming a timer recording for a

^ Trace the bar code for “CHANNEL”.

0 Trace the bar code for “DATE”.

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programme that will be broadcast on channel
position 4 on the 3rd of the month, from 7:02 to
7:35, trace the bar codes in the order of the
numbered arrows shown below.

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•When setting to a minute between 1 and 29, trace the
appropriate “+MIN” bar code after tracing the 0 bar

code.

•When setting to a minute between 31 and 59, trace
the appropriate “+MIN” bar code after tracing the ®
bar code.

•The “Bee Bee Bee Bee Beeeeep" sound signals
that the scanner is now ready for data transmission.

•When a timer bar code with or ® minutes is
traced for the end time, the “Bee Bee Bee Bee
Beeeeep” sound which indicates reading comple
tion is heard. When subsequently tracing a “-t-MIN”
bar code after tracing or to choose another
minute setting, the reading completion sound will be
heard again.

•When no sound is heard, read the bar codes once
again.

•If more than one bar code is read in the same group,
only the last code will be effective.

•The bar codes for the time from “0:00” (midnight) to
“4:59” in the morning are on the back of the

Programming Sheet.

•If the “CANCEL” bar code is read, all bar codes that
have been read so far will be cancelled.

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0 Trace the bar code for “START TIME”.

0 Trace the bar code for “+MIN”,

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0 Trace the bar code for “END TIME”.

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Transmit the Programming Data

Keep pressing the Transmit Button and confirm that the

programmed data on the Multi-Function Display of the VTR
are as desired.
After releasing the button, the data will continue to be
displayed for about 12 seconds.

For Programming More than One Timer Recording in

Succession

Repeat the following operation steps
O Trace the “CANCEL” bar code on the Programming

Sheet.

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“Beep-beep-beep-beep-beep...”
sound indicates programming is

completed.

•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.

•The transmission is possible when the VTR is turned on
but is not in any of the recording or playback operation
modes. It is also possible when the VTR is in the timer
recording standby mode ([3 indication is lit).

•The programming will be done on the next lower unoccu
pied timer programme number (7-1).

• If all programme numbers are occupied, the “Beep-Beep,
Beep-Beep” sound from the VTR will warn you that the
programming cannot be made.

•When the Transmit Button is pressed, the VTR will
automatically be put into the timer recording standby
condition and the VTR will be turned off.

•To operate the VTR before the timer recording will be

performed, press the Timer Rec. Button to suspend the

timer recording standby condition. After using the VTR, be

sure to press the Timer Rec. Button again, othenwise the
timer recording will not be made.

-Transmit Button

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CANCEL

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© Trace the bar codes for “CHANNEL”, “DATE”,

“START TIME” and “END TIME”

o Confirm that the present time is displayed on the

Multi-Function Display of the VTR, and transmit the
data.

• If the next timer programming data are transmitted
while the previous timer programmming data are still

being displayed, the displayed timer recording data
will be cancelled.

For Everyday Recording

(T) Turn on the Digital Scanner and trace the “CHANNEL”

bar code.

Trace the “EVERYDAY” bar code.

EVERYDAY

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Trace the “START TIME” and then the “END TIME”
bar codes, and transmit the data to the VTR.

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► Everyday recording will be performed from that day

on.

►If a “DATE” bar code is traced after tracing the

“EVERYDAY” bar code, everyday recording will not
be performed.

TIMER RECORDING BY USING THE DIGITAL SCANNER (CONTD)

For Every week Recording

(T) Turn on the Digital Scanner and trace the “CHANNEL"

bar code.

@ Trace the bar code for the desired day of the week

among the “EVERYWEEK" bar codes.

EVERYWEEK

Sunday­Monday ■
Tuesday
Wednesday

Thursday —
Friday

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Saturday

Trace the “START TiME" and then the “END TiME"

bar codes, and transmit the data to the VTR.

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•Everyweek recording will be performed from that week on.

♦if a “DATE” bar code is traced after tracing the “EVERY

WEEK” bar code, everyweek recording will not be
performed.

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To Confirm the Programme of a Timer Recoring

To perform this operation, the VTR must be turned on or it
must be in the timer recording standby mode (H indication
is lit).

O Trace the “CHECK" bar code.

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Perform transmission.

•After releasing the Transmit Button, the programmed
data wili be displayed for about 8 seconds (for about
25 seconds, if the [g indication is not lit) on the

Multi-Function Display.

•At every push of the Transmit Button, the timer
programme number advances to the ne;<t higher

number.

To Cancel a Programmed Timer Recording

To perform this operation, the VTR must be turned on but
not be in any of the recording or playback operation modes,
or it must be in the timer recording standby mode (□
indication is lit). To cancel a programmed timer recording,
its data must be displayed on the Multi-Function Display. If
they are no longer displayed, first, trace the “CHECK” bar
code and perform transmission (several times, if necessary,

until the programme you want to cancel is displayed).

Then, within 8 seconds (within 25 seconds, if the H

indication is not lit):

(T) Trace the “CANCEL" bar code.

(2) Perform transmission.

•To programme a new timer recording, perform the
programming from the beginning.

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DIGITAL SPECIAL EFFECTS

The special digital picture effects can be enjoyed by using
the Remote Controller.

@ By pressing the jp in Pi Button repeatedly, the position

of the small picture can be changed as follows.

o By pressing the i J B Button, the large picture can

be changed into the small one and vice versa.

•Depending on the TV set used, there may be some
momentary picture distortion when they are ex

changed.

O To return to the normal (single-picture) playback, press

the CLEAR Button.

©To watch the TV broadcast alone on the whole screen,

press the STOP Button.

•When the 3-SCREEN Button is pressed during the
Picture-in-Picture playback, the small picture will be

displayed in the 3-Screen Multi Select mode.

•When the F. STORE Button is pressed during the
Picture-in-Picture playback, the small picture will be
displayed in the V4-Screen Frame Store mode.

This function makes it possible to watch a TV programme
while playing back a tape.

•The Picture-in-PIcture function works in any of the
playback functions: normal playback, Cue, Review, Still
and Slow.

When the IP in PI Button is pressed during playback of
a tape, a small picture of the TV channel selected on
the VTR appears in the bottom right corner of the

screen.

•Only the sound of the large picture is reproduced.

•The TV channel can be changed with the Programme
Position Selector Buttons either on the Remote
Controller or on the VTR itself.

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’/»-Screen Frame Store

This function can be used to freeze the action at any

desired moment and superimpose it as a still picture in
V4-screen size onto the moving playback picture. The
reproduction of the sound of the moving picture (full screen)
will continue normally. In addition to the playback of video
tapes, this ’A-Screen Frame Store function can also be

used for TV broadcasts (received with the TV tuner in the

VTR) as well as for pictures input from an external source.

When the F. STORE Button is pressed, a still-picture of

that moment’s action will appear in the bottom right
quarter of the screen.

Moving Picture

scenes which you want to display as still-pictures.
The still-pictures will be displayed and updated from
top to bottom.

•When this button is kept pressed, the still-pictures will
be displayed in 0.3-second intervals.

To return to the former condition (single-picture play

back or TV broadcast), press the CLEAR Button.

If the RECALL Button is pressed, the screen will return
to the condition before the CLEAR Button was press
ed.

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•When “S” Mark in the Multi-Function Display is lit,
the digital function buttons cannot be operated. If
you want to use the Digital Functions, press the

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Memory/Search button (the “S” Mark will dis
appear).

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Still Picture

•Every time the F. STORE Button is pressed, the
moving picture of that moment will be displayed as a
still-picture.

•When this button is kept pressed, still pictures taken
at half-second intervals will be displayed for a
strobe-like effect.

About the Superimposed Small Pictures

•The picture may vibrate vertically, be distorted and
the colour may be unstable. However, this is not
due to any malfunction.

•Depending on the type of TV set used, the small

pictures may not display the full picture content.

•When the moving picture is in black-and-white, the

small pictures are also in black-and-white.

•When the special playback signals (Cue, Review,

Still, Slow etc.) are being input from another VTR,

the small picture may be distorted.

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DIGITAL INTRO SCAN FUNCTION

The Intro Scan function plays back the first 10 seconds of
each programme (marked by an index signal) on a tape one
after another on the full screen. The first picture of each of
these 10-second segments is then frozen and displayed as
a still-picture in the 3-Screen Multi Select mode on the right
side of the TV screen from the top to the bottom.

Insert a video cassette on which index signals are

o

recorded.
Put the VTR in the stop mode or the still playback

e

mode.
Press the Intro Scan Button.

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(The blank three small pictures will appear on the right

of the screen, “S” mark will light up in the Multi-

Function Display, and the Digital Intro Scan will start.)
When the desired scene is reached, press the Play

Button.

•If you want to use the Digital Function after that, press
the Memory/Search Button (the “S” Mark will dis

appear).

Digital Intro Scan Operation on the VTR

(T) Insert a video cassette.

(Put the VTR in the stop mode.)
Press the Memory/Search Button twice.

(The blank three small picture appears on the right of
the screen and “S” mark appears.)

Press the Fast Forward ►►/Cue © Button.
(The Intro Scan starts.)

(2) When the desired scene is reached, press the Play

Button.

•If you want to use the Digital Function after that, press
the Memory/Search Button (the “S ’ Mark will dis
appear).

•The Intro Scan function may not be activated for the
first programme recorded close to the beginning of
the tape.

•During the Intro Scan, if there is a portion without

any recording on the tape, the Intro Scan function
will be activated at that position to play back the
tape for about 10 seconds, and the intro Scan will
then continue.

•The Intro Scan function may not be activated, if the
interval between programme starts is less than 2
minutes.

•If a portion without any recording on the tape
continues for more than about 50 minutes, the Intro
Scan function will be cancelled and the playback will

start.

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•During the Digital Intro Scan, if there is no input
signal (from line input or tuner), the VTR will

automatically be in same condition as the Test
Signal Switch is “ON”

and the small pictures
will be in black-and­white.

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VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM

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How to Count the Addresses

Backward Direction

Nineteenth
Former
Programme

20

With the Index Search function, up to 20 addresses (places
where an index signal is recorded) can be skipped to
directly locate the beginning of the desired programme in
forward or reverse direction in the Fast Forward or Rewind
mode.

Previous
Programme

Forward Direction

Next

(fsj Programme

s

0 Press the Rewind ◄◄/Review Q or Fast Forward

►►/Cue © Button to start the VHS Index Search
function (the VTR will switch to the rewind or fast­forward mode).

•Every time an index signal (address) is skipped the
number in the Address Indication decreases by one.

•When the preset address is reached, the Tape Counter
Indication will appear in place of the Address Indication,

and the normal playback will start on other VTRs which do
not have this function.

•To abort the Index Search function midway, press the
Play or the Stop Button.

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s Programme

^ Ahead

Index Signal

Twentieth

Programme

Ahead

Address

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A special index signal (for use of the VHS Index Search
function) is automatically recorded every time the Record

Button is pressed. If you want to record an additional index
signal during the recording of a programme, press the
Record Button again at the desired point.

B □ □

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O Pi'ess the Play Button (►) or Stop Button (■).

0 Press the Memory/Search Button twice.

•The indication “S” appears on the Multi-Function
Display.

o Repeatedly press the Reset/lndex Button to select the

desired address.
The number of the selected address is shown on the

Multi-Function Display.

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□

•If the recording is stopped temporarily by pressing
the Pause Button and is later resumed the index
signal will not be recorded at that position.

•It is impossible to record only index signals onto a
tape that has already been recorded.

• If a tape position without any recording is passed
during the Index Search function, that position may
be counted as an address.

•The Index Search function can only count the
addresses correctly, if the index signals are spaced
at least 2 minutes.

•If the Index Search function is started extremely

close to the beginning of the next programme
(address) or from the beginning of the tape, the first
address may not be counted.

•If you want to use the Digital Function after
searching desired programme, press the Memory/

Search Button (the “S” Mark will disappear).

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TIME SEARCH

It is possible to locate the desired scene directly by inputting
the hour, minute and second of that scene.

0 Press the Fast Forward ►►/Cue Q Button.

•The VTR automatically judges whether the tape should be
fast-forward or rewound and performs the appropriate
operation.

•When the designated time is reached, the playback starts.

•The numbers in the Tape Counter do not change
during parts of the tape on which there is no
recording,

•When the tape is ejected, the Tape Counter will
automatically be reset to “0:00.00”.

Put the VTR in Stop mode.
0 Press the Time Search Button.

The indication in the Multi-Function Display changes
as shown below.

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Input the time of the desired scene.

•The time is input by pressing the number buttons in
the order: hour, minute, second.

•The indicatioin will be counted as “0”.

• If you want to input an earlier time than “0:00.00",

press the -h/- Button so that the indication
appears ahead of the counter indication.

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CAMERA RECORDING

^ Press the Stop Button (■) on the VTR to stop the

recording.

STOP

□

• If you leave the VTR in the pause mode for more
than 5 minutes, the VTR w\\ stop automatically to

protect the tape and the video heads.

•Even if the video camera is equipped with video

recorder remote control functions, this VTR can not
be remote-controlled from the camera.

•Disconnect all cables from the Video Input and

Audio Input Sockets after finishing camera record
ing.
If they remain connected, it is impossible to record
TV programmes.

Preparation

•Connect the Video Camera via the Camera AC Adaptor to
the VTR as shown in the illustration above.

• Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab

intact.
When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press
the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.

•Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to “Off”.

•Press the VTR/TV Selector to “VTR” position.

^ Turn the Camera AC Adaptor on and make the

necessary adjustments on the camera.
Refer to the operating instructions of the camera you
are using.

0 Press the Record Button (•) on the VTR to start

recording.

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REC*

Avoid recording unwanted material:
Press the Pause/Still Button (II) of the VTR, and the
recording will stop temporarily. To restart recording, press
the Pause/Still Button (II), again.

REC

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DUBBING (COPYING)

Dubbing (copying) from one video cassette to another.

AUDIO VIDEO

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

Preparation

•Press the VTR On/Off Switches to turn both VTRs on.

•Make the necessary connections as shown in the connec
tion diagram.

•Make sure that the Edit Switches of both the recording

and playback VTRs (if equipped) are in the “On" position.
Set these switches to “Off" for ordinary use of the VTRs.
(The Edit Switch is on the front panel.)

O Place the recorded cassette in the playback VTR and a

blank video cassette with the erasure prevention tab
intact in the recording VTR.

Press the Record Button (♦) on the recording VTR.

0 Press the Play Button (►) on the playback VTR.

^ Press the Stop Button (■) on both VTRs to stop the

dubbing.

•To assure smooth, noiseless cuts when interrupting
the recording, always use the Pause/Still Button

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(II).

•To obtain smooth cuts when starting the recording
from the stop mode:

1. Play back the last part of the previously recorded
material to confirm its ending point, and then
press the Pause/Still Button (II).

2. Press the Record Button (•).

(The VTR is still in the pause mode.)

3. To start recording, press the Pause/Still Button

(II) again.

•The picture quality of a re-recorded tape is not as
good as that of the original.

•Disconnect all cables from the Video Input and
Audio Input sockets after finishing the recording. If
they remain connectd, it is impossible to record TV

programmes.

Connecting to a VHS/VHS-C Movie Equipped with
Synchro Edit Function

it is possible to synchronize the playback start and stop of
the VHS/VHS-C Movie with the recording start and stop of
this VTR.

VTR for Playback

For the connection of the AV
cord, refer to the operating
instructions of the VHS/VHS-C
Movie.

VTR for Recording

Preparation

•Make the necessary connections as shown in the connec
tion diagram.

•Set the Edit Switch on both the VHS/VHS-C Movie and on
this VTR to “ON".

O this VTR in the recording pause mode.
@ Put the VHS/VHS-C Movie in the still playback mode.

•Put the Movie at the point where you want to start
editing into the still playback mode.

0 Press the Pause/Still Button on this VTR.

•The VHS/VHS-C Movie changes over to the playback

mode and the editing will start automatically.

To Leave out Unwanted Scenes

(J) Press the Pause/Still Button on this VTR.

•The VTR changes over to the recording pause mode

and the VHS/VHS-C Movie changes over to the still
playback mode.

(2) Operate the VHS/VHS-C Movie to skip the unwanted

scenes and then put it in the still playback mode again.

(^ Press the Pause/Still Button on the VTR.

•The editing will be restarted.

To stop the editing, press the Stop Button on the VTR and
then put the VHS/VHS-C Movie in the stop mode.

To Remote Control Socket

Synchro Connection Cord
(VW-K1) (Optional)

-(("imanim:

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

Synchro Edit Socket

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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

Before requesting service, check the following points once

again.

SYMPTOM

Power doesn’t turn on.

Power is on but unit doesn’t
operate.

TV programmes cannot be

recorded.

OTR Function (One-Touch Timer

Recording) cannot be performed.

Unattended timer recording

cannot be performed.

CAUSE

Mains lead is not connected.

The Timer Record Function is set to “On”.

Dew condensation inside the VTR.

Safety devices are operating.

Connection of aerial lead is not correct.

Reception channel is not properly tuned.

Cables are connected to the Video Input and

Audio Input Sockets.

Clock is flashing “0;00 ”.

Recording start or recording stop time setting
is incorrect.

The Timer Record Function is set to “Off”.

REMEDY

Connect mains lead to mains outlet.

Set the Timer Record Function to “Off”.

Wait until the Dew Indicator “d” goes off.

Turn off the VTR On/Off Switch, disconnect
mains cord from outlet, then reconnect mains
cord to mains outlet and turn on the VTR
On/Off Switch again.

Connect aerial lead correctly.

Tune reception channel.

Disconnect all cables from the Video Input
and Audio Input Sockets.

Set clock to present time.

Set recording start and recording stop time
correctly.

Set the Timer Record Function to “On”.

Unattended timer recording
cannot be programmed.

If you attempt to carry out
Recording, Timer Recording, or
OTR, the cassette will be
automatically ejected.

Playback picture is not
reproduced.

Clock shows incorrect time.

Clock is flashing at “0:00".

The OTR is now being performed.

Accidental erasure prevention tab on the
cassette is broken out.

Connection with television set is not correct.

TV set is not tuned to the video playback
channel.

Adjust clock to present time.

Set clock time and perform timer setting.

Programme the timer recording after the OTR
has finished.

Cover tab hole with adhesive tape.

Connect the VTR to the television set
correctly.

Tune TV set to the video playback channel of
the VTR.

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SYMPTOM

CAUSE

REMEDY

Playback picture is not in colour.
Playback picture has large
amounts of "snow”.

Remote Controller (Digital
Scanner) does not work.

Bar code reading with Digital
Scanner is impossible.

Reception channel was not adjusted
correctly during recording.

TV set is not properly tuned to the video
playback channel of the VTR.

The video heads are clogged with dirt.

The video heads are abraded.

Tape is old and/or defective.

Remote Controller (Digital Scanner) is not
being pointed at Infra-red Receiver Window
on the VTR.

Distance is too far.

An obstacle is between Remote Controller
(Digital Scanner) and VTR.

Batteries are exhausted.

Battery polarities (+, -) are reversed.

The scanner is in the power-saving standby
condition.

Readjust reception channel correctly.

Properly tune the TV set to the video
playback channel of the VTR.

Consult qualified service personnel.

Consult qualified service personnel.

Use new tape.

Point the Remote Controller (Digital Scanner)
at Infra-red Receiver Window on the VTR.

Use the Remote Controller (Digital Scanner)
within 7 m from the VTR.

Remove obstacle.

Replace batteries.

Insert batteries correctly.

Set the Digital Scanner On/Off Switch to
"OFF" and then to "ON” again.

Transmission from the Digital
Scanner to the VTR cannot be
performed.

The bar code has been traced too slowly.

The bar code was not traced all the way from

the Small Box past the last bar.

The bar code was not traced straight.

The VTR is turned off.

The VTR is in an operation mode.

There is no unoccupied timer programme
number left.

Reading a bar code was not followed by a
"beep” sound from the Digital Scanner.

The transmission was not followed by a

repeated "beep” sound from the VTR.

Trace the bar code quickly.

Trace the bar code correctly.

Trace the bar code straight from left to right.

Turn the VTR on.

Put the VTR into the stop mode.

A maximum of 8 timer recordings can be
programmed at the same time.

Perform the bar code reading again.

Keep pressing the Transmit Button until the
confirmation sound is heard.

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Please read these cautions before you operate this VTR.

Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature

If the VTR is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm
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

Keep the VTR away from extreme direct heat such as direct
sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles.

Keep Magnets away

Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VTR

because it will adversely affect the performance of the VTR.

No Fingers or Other Objects Inside

Touching internal parts of this VTR is dangerous, and may

cause serious damage to the VTR. Do not attempt to
disassemble the VTR. There are no user serviceable parts
inside.

Keep Water away

Keep the VTR away from flower 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.

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 long use, the signals
can no longer be recorded correctly, and the playback
picture will be distorted accordingly. This is the case, for
example, during the playback of a tape, the sound is
reproduced normally, but no picture is seen, or the picture is
greatiy distorted. When such a symptom 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 a room where the heater has just been
turned on.

•The VTR is in a room with steam or high humidity.

•The VTR is brought from coid surroundings into a
well-heated room.

•The VTR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings,
such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place 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.

Cleaning the VTR

Wipe the VTR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning

fluid, or other chemicals. And do not use compressed air to

remove dust.

Stacking

Place the VTR in a horizontai position, and do not place
anything heavy on it.

Lightning

To avoid damage by lightning, disconnect the aerial plug
from the VTR,

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SPECIFICATIONS

NV-D48A, EA,

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I Power Source:

1 Power Consumption:

NV-D48A; 240 V AC 50-60 Hz
NV-D48EA; 230 V AC 50-60 Hz
NV-D48A; Approx. 26 watts
NV-D48EA; Approx. 25 watts

Vìdeo Recording System:
Tape Speed:
Tape Format:
Record/Playback Time:
FF/REWTime:

VIDEO

Television System:
Modulation System: Luminance: FM azimuth recording

Input Level:

Output Level:

AUDIO

Input Level:
Output Level:

Audio Track:
Video Horizontal Resolution;
Signat-to-Noise Ratio:

Audio Frequency Response:
Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
Weight:
Dimensions:
Standard Accessories:

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

2 rotary heads, helical scanning system

23.39 mm/sec.
\\m tape
240 min. with NV-E240
Less than 5.5 min. with NV-E180

CCIR; 625 lines, 50 fields, PAL colour signal

Colour signal; converted subcarrier phase shift recording
VIDEO IN (PHONO): I.OVp-p,

VIDEO OUT (PHONO): 1.0 Vp-p,
RF Modulated: NV-D48A; VHF channel 0 or 1, 75 ohm, unbalanced

NV-D48EA: VHF channel 2 or 3,

1 track monaural
Colour; more than 240 lines
Video; more than 43 dB
Audio; more than 43 dB
80 Hz-10 kHz

5°C-40°C

35%-80%

5.9 kg

430 (W)x82 (H)x357.5 (D) mm

1 pc. DlN-DlN Coaxial Cable

1 pc. Infra-red Remote Controller

2 pcs. “R6” size batteries

1 pc. Digital Scanner (with Programming Sheet)

4 pcs. “R03” size batteries (for Digital Scanner)

1 pc. AC Mains Lead

AUDIO IN (PHONO); -10dB,

AUDIO OUT (PHONO): -8dB,

75 ohm, unbalanced
75 ohm, unbalanced

75 ohm, unbalanced

more than 50 kohm, unbalanced

less than 1 kohm, unbalanced

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F1287T2048-1000®

Printed in Japan

VQT2604

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan