Panasonic NV-F55EA User Manual

VideQ Cassette 'Recorder

Gperaiing Instructions

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15 Setting the Clock fo the Present Time

THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

17 The Video Cassette 18 Auto Operation 19 Playback 24 Recording from a TV Broadcast Signal

25 Nicam System 26 Hi-Fi Audio System

27 Using the VTR as a Hi-Fi Audio Recorder

28 Super OTR Function(One-Touch Timer Recording) 30 Timer Recording 38 VHS Index Search System 39 Intro Scan Function

Time Search

40 41

Camera Recording

FOR YOUR SAFETY

a DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove

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

HO (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.

42 Dubbing (copying) 43 insert Editing

Audio Dubbing

45 Before Requesting Service

Cautions

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 is due to the operation of a safety device designed to protect 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 position.

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 temperature. 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.

Video Head Clogging

The video heads place picture signals on the tape during recording and read picture signals from the tape during playback and they are, therefore, of critical importance for the picture quality. To ensure that they can always provide optimum picture quality, this VTR is equipped with an Auto Head Cleaning Function that removes tape particles

and dust from the video heads. However, if the VTR is used over extremely long periods of time, these heads may still become dirty and clogged. In such a case, 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 greatly 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 cold 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 6.)

The Dew Indicator “ d " on the Multi-Function Display will flash on and off and all the function buttons are made nonoperational 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.

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.

Lightning

To avoid damage by lightning, disconnect the aerial plug

from the VTR.

Cleaning the VTR

Wipe the VTR with a dean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid, or other chemicals. And do not use compressed air to remove dust.

Stacking

Place the VTR in a horizontal position, and do not place

■■ ling heavy on it.

Controls and Components

FRONT

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19 20 21 22

Controls and Components (Cont’d)

No. Description Page No. Description Page

1 VTR On/Off Switch with Indicator 12 2 Cassette Compartment 3 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver 4 Audio Recording Mode Indicators

17 — 22 Insert Editing Button

25 23 Clock Button

5 Multi-Function Display

6 Eject Button {^)

7 Microphone Input Socket

8 Picture Sharpness Control

9 Hi-Fi/Normal Mix Switch

10 Nicam/Mono Switch

11 VTR System Selector

12 Noise Filter/Edit Selector 13 Tape Select Switch

19 27 Clear Button

25 29 Stop Button (■)

14 Remote Control Mode Select Switch 9

20 OTR On Buttons

21 Audio Dubbing Button

24 Preset/Fine/Normal Button

25 Tracking/V-Lock “ + ” and Buttons 26 Band/AFC Button

28 Pause/Still Button (11)

30 Record Button 31 Channel Selection Up and Down Buttons 32 Audio Output Mode Selector Button 33 VTR/TV Selector

15 Hi-Fi Rec Level Controls

16 Rewind ◄◄/Review @ Button 17 Play Button (►)

18 Fast Forward ►►/Cue @ Button 19 19 OTR Off Buttons

34 Programme/Check Button 35 Tape Speed Selector 36 Next Button

37 Timer Record Button 38 Cancel Button

Controls and Components (Cont’d)

Multi-Function Display

No. Description

1 VTR Indicator

2 Cassette-in Indicator

3 Tape Running Display

4 Audio Dubbing Indicator

5 Recording Indicator

6 Tape Speed Indicator

7 Insert Editing Indicator

8 Timer Programme Number 30

9 Date Display

10 Counter Mode Indicator

11 Channel Display

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19 14 Audio Output Mode Indicators

No. Description

12 OTR Indicator

13 Timer Recording Indicator

15 Audio Level Meter

16 Position Indicator

17 Repeat Indicator 18

18 Search Indicator

19 Clock/Counter Indicator

20 Remaining Tape Time Indicator

21 Write Indicator 38

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Controls and Components (ConVd)

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No.

1 RF Output Socket

2 Audio Input Sockets

3 Video Input Socket

4 Audio Output Sockets

5 Video Output Socket

6 AC Mains Lead Socket

7 RF Input Socket

8 Video Playback Channel Selector

9 Test Signal Switch

Description Page

Infra-Red Remote Controller

19 Programme Position (Channel) Selector Buttons

20 Auto Play Buttons 21 Tracking/V-Lock “ + ” and Buttons 22 Input Signal Selector

23 VTR/TV Selector 24 Reset Button 25 Tape Remain Button 26 Fast Forward ►►/Cue @ Button 27 Play Button (►) 28 Still Advance Button (!!►)

29 Transmit Button 30 Digital Scanner On/Off Button 31 Display

1 VTR On/Off Button 2 Stop Button (■) 3 Pause/Still Button (II) 4 Rewind ◄◄/Review Q Button

5 Record Buttons

6 Slow Buttons 7 Clock/Counter Selector 8 Monitor Button

9 Time Search Button

10 Index Button

11 Audio Output Selector 12 Programme Button

13 Next Button

14 Tape Speed Selector 15 Timer Record Button

16 Cancel Button

17 Bar Code Reading Section 18 Remote Control Mode Select Button

2 Channel Display 3 Start Time Display 4 Remote Control Mode Indicator

5 Tape Speed Indicator

6 End Time Display

7 Check Indicator

Infra-Red Remote Controller (Cont’d)

Power Source for the Remote Controller

■ The Remote Controller is powered by 2 lEC “R6” 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 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:

1 Remove the battery compartment lid.

Remote Control Modes

This VTR can be remote controlled with two types of signals. These signals are called Remote Control Mode

"VTR rand “VTR 2“.

When the Remote Control Mode Select Switch on the VTR is set to “VTR 1 the Remote Control Mode Select Button on the Remote Controller must also be set to “VTR 1

2 Place the batteries in the battery compartment as

indicated inside the battery compartment.

3 Replace the lid.

When using two Panasonic VTRs

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When the Remote Control Mode Select Button on the Remote Controller Is set “VTR 1 the VTR on the left can be operated. When the Remote Control Mode Select Button is set to “VTR 2", the VTR on the right can be operated.

• “VTR 2“ will appear in the Display. In case of VTRs with switchable remote control modes, set

a different remote control mode for each of the VTRs so that they can be operated individually with the same Remote Controller.

Remote Control Mode “VTR2 '

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Infra-Red Remote Controller (Cont’d)

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 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 lamp is not lit, press the button to turn it “ON”

again.

Tracing the Bar Codes

® Place the Remote Controller on the Small Box. @ Trace the bar code quickly in the direction of the arrow.

When Remote Control Mode “VTR 2” is selected on the VTR

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Trace the “VTR 2” bar code on the Programming Sheet.

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• “VTR 2” will appear in the Display.

When the “VTR 1 ” bar code is traced, the “VTR 2”

Indication will disappear and the remote control mode is

changed back to “VTR 1 ”.

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•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. 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 op eration.

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

halfway.

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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 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

After the programming of timer recording(s) is completed, press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button so that the indications in the Display disappear, in order to save battery power.

When the Bar Codes Cannot be Read

Although the lamp in the tip of the Bar Code Reading Section lights up:

• No figures appear in the Display

• No beep sounds is heard;

The tip of the Bar Code Reading Section is probably

clogged with dirt.

Cleaning

1 Remove the cap of the Bar Code Reading Section.

• Remove dirt and dust from the hole of the cap. Hole

Cap

2 Gently wipe the tip of the lamp with a soft cloth.

• Reattach the cap by inserting it until it locks with a

click.

Lamp

Installation

Connection to a TV Set VTR/TV Selector Button

With this button, distortion caused by interference between TV broadcast signal and output signal from the VTR (VHF

channel 2 or 3) can be prevented. Use this button according to the following table.

From the RF Output Socket of the VTR either signals of TV

broadcasts or from the VTR (RF convertor) are output.

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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.

Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Mains Socket of the VTR to the mains outlet.

If 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.

Connection to a Stereo Amplifier

TV ■■'eception is possible.

TV reception is

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TV reception can only be restored by pressing the VTR/TV Selector Button. The “VTR” Indication in the Display will disappear.

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Stereo Amplifier

1 Connect the Audio Input Sockets on the VTR to the

REC OUT Sockets on the Stereo Amplifier.

2 Connect the Audio Output Sockets on the VTR to the

PLAYBACK Sockets on the Stereo Amplifier.

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Tuning the TV Set to the Video Piayback 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.

Video Playback Channel Selector

This switch is used to select the video playback channel

which is not occupied with any TV station (2 or 3).

Turn the TV set on and select the AV programme position or another programme position that is not occupied by any TV station.

Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR On,

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5 Tune the selected programme position (Channel) of

the TV set to VHF channel 2 or 3, Confirm on your TV set that the received test pattern is as shown.

6 Set the Test Signal Switch to “Off", Your TV is now

ready to receive the RF output signal from the VTR.

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TEST SIGNAL

7 To check, play back a pre-recorded tape and confirm

picture quality.

VTR

•The corresponding indicator lights up. Press the VTR/TV Selector so that the “VTR"

Indicator in the Multi-Function Display lights up,

VTR/TV

4 Set the Test Signal Switch to “On".

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TEST SIGNAL

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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.

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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 so that the “VTR” Indicator in the Multi-Function Display lights up.

Press 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

Tuned Condition

flashes on and off.)

•The tuned station is automatically memorized.

Repeat steps 2-4 for each channel you want to tune to a station.

5 Press the Preset/Fine/Norm a I Button twice.

The indication on the Multi-Function Display changes back to previous indication.

Tuning Procedure

Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button on the VTR. 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 programme position (channel) which you want to tune to a TV station.

Press the Band/AFC Button to select the “I”, “I “U” position.

Display of the programme positions 1 -99

Indication of the selected TV band

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The tuner in the VTR can be preset with up to 99 stations.

Setting the Tuner in the VTR (Cont’d)

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.

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Blanking of Unoccupied Programme Positions

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.

Press the Clear Button (“- will be displayed in the Programme Position Indication).

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• Repeat steps 2 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.

^ress 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.

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3 Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.

How to Select the Programme Position (Channel) on the Remote Controller

select channel

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11-99

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Cancelling the Clear Function (Blanking)

1 Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.

2 To cancel the blanking of a programme position,

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

3 Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.

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

To Select an External AV Source:

Press the Input Signal Selector to select the “A1 '

programme position. To select the signals which are input via Audio Input Socket

and Video Input Socket, select the “A1” programme position.

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Setting the Clock to the Present Time

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

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For Example: Set the clock for Sunday, October 10,

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• Connect the VTR to the mains outlet.

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

1999,9:10.

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1 When connecting this VTR to the mains or after a

long power failure, the indications flash.

7 Press the “-i-” or Button to set the date.

8 Press the Next Button.

9 Press the “-F” or Button to set the hour.

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10 Press the Next Button.

11 Press the “-f" or Button to set the minute.

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becomes exactly 9;10'00".

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2 Press the Clock Button to start the date and time

setting.

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3 Press the “-R” or Button to set the year.

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4 Press the Next Button. 5 Press the “-t-" or Button to set the month.

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6 Press the Next Button.

At every push of the Next Button, the flashing indication changes in the following order.

YEAR^MONTH^DATE^HOUR^MINUTE

• In case of a power 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 become 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 “[3]’' will flash to warn you.

• During date setting, the corresponding day is

simultaneously 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.

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