Panasonic NV-F70EA User Manual

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3 CAUTiONS 4 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

8 INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER 10 INSTALLATION 11 TUNING THE TV SET TO THE VIDEO PLAYBACK

CHANNEL

12 SETTING THE TUNER IN THE VTR

14 SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENTTIME

16 THE VIDEO CASSETTE

17 PLAYBACK 25 RECORDING FROM A TV BROADCAST SIGNAL

26 NtCAM SYSTEM 27 HI-FI AUDIO SYSTEM

28 USING THE VTR AS A HI-FI AUDIO RECORDER

29 SUPER OTR FUNCTION

(ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING)

IMPORTANT

Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs

or other pubiished or broadcast materfai may infringe copyright laws.

WARNING

TO PREVENT FiRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUiPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

B 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

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. 31 TIMER RECORDING 37 VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM

40 INTRO SCAN FUNCTION 41 TIME SEARCH 42 CAMERA RECORDING 43 DUBBING (COPYING) 45 INSERT EDITING

46 AUDIO DUBBING 47 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 49 SPECIFICATIONS

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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 tem perature. 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

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 pic

ture will be distorted accordingly. This is the case, for ex

ample, during the playback of a tape, the sound is repro duced 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.

Lightning

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

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.

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 dis

assemble 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.

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.

When dew forms in the VTR: (Refer to page 6)

The Dew Indicator “ 6 ” 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.

•If the Dew Indicator continues to stay on, have the recorder checked by qualified service personnel.

Stacking

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

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CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

FRONT

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No. Description

Page No. Description

Page

0 Control Panel Open Button

0 Audio Recording Mode Indicators 0 Audio Dubbing Indicator

0 Digital Tracking Indicator

0 Insert Editing Indicator 0 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver

0 VTR On/Off Switch with Indicator

0 Headphones Output Level Control 0 Noise Filter/Edit Selector 0 Picture Sharpness Control 0 Hi-Fi/Normal Mix Switch 0 Digital Tracking Selector 0 Cassette Compartment

16 0 Jog/Shuttle Button 26 46 23

8 11 28

0 Clock Button 14 0 Preset/Fine/Normal Button 0 Timer Controls

0 Clear Button 0 Tape Speed Button 0 Timer Record Button 0 Rewind ◄◄/Review @ Button 0 Play/x2 Button {►) 0 Fast Forward ►►/Cue © Button 0 Eject Button (^)

19 11

12 12

13 13 25

17 17 16

0 Audio Rec Level Controls

0 Tape Select Switch 0 Input Signal Selector

0 Jog/Shuttle Indicator

0 Microphone Input Socket 0 Headphones Socket 28 0 MPX Filter Switch 0 Nicam/Mono Switch 27 0 Multi-Function Display

0 Shuttle Ring 19 0 Jog Dial 20

28 23 12 19

0 Channel Selection Up and Down Buttons 0 OTR On Buttons 0 OTR Off Buttons

0 Counter/Remaining Tape Time Selector

0 Reset Button 0 Audio Dubbing Button

0 Insert Editing Button 0 Pause/Still Button (I I)

0 Stop Button (■) 0 Record Button (•)

12 29 29

17 17 25

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CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS (CONT’D)

Multi-Function Display

No. Description

When dew forms:

Dew Indicator

Page

No.

@ Search Indicator @ Repeat Indicator @ Memory Indicator @ Counter Mode Indicator @ Tape Speed Indicator

@ Audio Playback Mode Indicators 27

Description Page

24 24 25

(i) Audio Level Meter @ Timer Programme Number @ Channel Display

@ Cassette-in Indicator

(D VTR Mode Indicator

Tape Running Display @ Timer Recording Indicator (§) Double Speed Indicator @ Recording Indicator @ OTR Indicator

(Q) Date Display @1 Position Indicator 12 @ Erase Indicator

16 17

32 17 26 29

39 @ Write Indicator @ Remaining Tape Time Indicator

(J|) Tape Counter Indicator 21

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No. Description 0 RF Output Socket 0 Audio Input Sockets 10 0 Video Input Socket 43 0 Synchro Edit Socket 0 Audio Output Sockets 0 Video Output Socket

Page

10 10 0 RF Input Socket

No. Description 0 AC Mains Lead Socket 0 Test Signal Switch

0 Video Playback Channel Selector

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44 11

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INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER

Use as Digital Scanner

Slide the Mode Selector Cover downward.

(i^ Digital Scanner On/Off Button

@ Bar Code Reading Section @ Transmit Button

Bar Code Reader Display

O VTR On/Off Button

e Clock Counter Selector e Audio Output Selector

Q Record Buttons (•) 0 Pause/Sttll Button (I I) 0 Stop Button (■) 0 Rewind -^^/Revlew @ Button

0 Search Buttons

0 Time Search Button

0 Monitor Button 0 Remaining Tape Time Button

Index Button

0 Write Button

Erase Button

Programme Position (Channel) Selector Buttons

Mode Selector Cover

Play/x2 Button (^)

0 Fast Forward ^/Cue @ Button 0 Still Advance Button (»►)

0 Reverse Play Button

Memory/RepeatSearch Button

0 Reset Button 0 VTRH'V Selector

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0 Date Display 0 Channel Display e Start Time Display O End Time Display

Check Indicator

(§) Transmitting Section

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).

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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

(A) Place the Remote Controller on the Small Box. (B) Trace the bar code quickly in the direction of the arrow.

Power Source for the Remote Controller

■ The Remote Controller is powered by 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 (-i-and -) 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.)

The “Beep” sound indicates that the bar code was read

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Bar Code

•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.

Trace the bar code completely past the last bar.

completely.

Load the batteries as follows:

^ Push back the battery compartment locking lever.

0 Lift off the battery compartment lid.

0 Insert the batteries with their polarities aligned as indi

cated inside the battery compartment.

0 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 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 LCD Display disappear, in order to save battery power.

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INSTALLATION

Connection to a Stereo Amplifier

^ Connect the external aerial to the RF Input Socket on

the VTR.

0 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.

O 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.

Stereo Amplifier

^ Connect the Audio Input Sockets on the VTR to the

REC OUT Sockets on the Stereo Amplifier.

^ Connect the Audio Output Sockets on the VTR to the

PLAYBACK Sockets on the Stereo Amplifier.

Optional

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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.

This switch is used to select the Video Playback channel which is not occupied with any TV station (2 or 3).

O Turn the TV set on and select the AV programme po

sition or another programme position that is not occu pied by any TV station.

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

(FRONTSIDE)

VTR

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•The corresponding indicator lights up.

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

(FRONT SIDE)

VTR/TV

___________

•VTR Indicator will appear in the Multi-Function Dis play.

0 Set the Test Signal Switch to “On”.

0 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 below.

0 Set the Test Signal Switch to “Off”. Your TV is now

ready to receive the RF output signal from the VTR.

OFF-[T| -ON

TEST SIGNAL

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

picture quality.

In some cases, further fine tuning is required in order to

get optimum colour and sound. Note that the test signal

is only a guide.

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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.

PRESET/FINE/

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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.

•Set the Input Signal Selector to “Tuner".

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

Tuning Procedure

O Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.

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.

0 Press the Band/AFC Button to select the “I", “III” or

“U” position.

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During the station search (The position indication flashes on and off.)

•When the tuning of the station is completed, the indication stops flashing and the tuned station is automatically memorized.

•At every push of the “+" or Button, the station will be tuned automatically.

Repeat steps 0~0 for ®ach channel you want to tune to a station.

0 Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.

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

Fine Tuning Procedure

If fine tuning is necessary, for example for a weak station which is close to a strong station:

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

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Indication of the selected TV band

Selection of the programme position

•"AFC” Indicator will not be displayed.

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

@ Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.

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

PRESET/FINE/

NORMAL

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Blanking of Unoccupied Pr<^ramme Positions

O 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.

0 Press the Clear Button will be displayed in the

Programme Position Indication).

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•Repeat steps O and O 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.

0 Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.

Cancelling the Clear Function (Blanking)

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(T) Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button. (g) 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.

11-99

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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SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENT TIME

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

CLOCK NORMAL

PROG

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

power failure, the time indications flash.

TRACKING

Press the “-I-" or Button to set the date.

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Press the Next Button.

Press the “-t-”or “ - ” Button to set the hour.

Press the Next Button.

0 Press the or Button to set the minute.

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^ Press the Clock Button to start the date and time set

ting.

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Press the “-i-” or Button to set the year.

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0 Press the Next Button. 0 Press the “-h” or Button to set the month.

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Press the Next Button.

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Press the Clock Button when the present time be

comes exactly 9;10'00".

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

YEAR-^ MONTHS DATE-j- 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 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 “[g” 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.

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Setting the Clock to the Present Time Using the Bar Codes

0 Trace the bar code for the hour (START TIME).

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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”.

O Trace the bar code “SETTING OF THE CLOCK".

SETTING OF THE CLOCK

□-

Trace the bar code for the year (YEAR).

o Trace the bar code for the month (MONTH).

3 00 9 □-

0 Trace the bar code for the minute (MIN).

0 Press 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-beepbeep...’’ sound indicates that

the time setting is completed.

0 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 4 minutes, 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 3 of the Programming Sheet.

Q Trace the bar code for the day of the month (DATE).

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THE VIDEO CASSETTE

Inserting a Video Cassette (Auto Operation)

0 Press the Control Panel Open Button.

^ Insert 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 “ 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 [VH^ video cassette tapes only.

•We recommend the “Panasonic Hi-Fi” high grade video cassette tapes for improved picture and sound quality.

Removing a Video Cassette

Q Press the Eject Button ( a).

Simply press the Eject Button; the VTR turns itself on, ejects the cassette and turns itself off again.

Auto Operation

Auto VTR On

When a cassette is inserted, the VTR turns itself on auto

matically.

Auto Play

If the tab of the inserted cassette is broken out, playback will start automatically without having to press any button.

Auto Rewind

When the tape reaches its end during recording (except OTR and timer recording) or piayback, it will automatically be rewound to the beginning.

Auto Eject

When trying to record on a cassette 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.

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PLAYBACK

O Cue Playback

When the Fast Forward ►►/Cue (3 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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Note: The special playback functions other than normal playback will only work in the SP mode.

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.

• Set the Noise Filter/Edit Selector to “Off”.

•Set the Digital Tracking Switch to “On”.

Normal Playback

Press the Play/x2 Button (►).

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Review 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.

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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/x2 Button (►).

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

•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 (I I) to view a still-picture. To continue the nor mal playback, press this button again.

PAUSE/STU

O Double Speed Playback

When the VTR is in the playback mode, press the play/x2 Button to view the action at twice, the normai playback speed. To change back to normal playback, press the Play/

x2 Button (►) again.

PLAY/X2

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PLAYBACK (CONT’D)

Using the Remote Controller

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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.

□ ~i [«3—®

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Reverse Playback

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

•If you leave the VTR in the still and slow 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 ap pears 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 or Super Still (LP) 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.

• In “LP” mode only:

1. During any playback mode other than normal playback, the picture may have some noise bars, the colour may be unstable, or a black and white picture may appear.

2. When playing back a tape which was recorded on another VTR, it may be necessary to adjust the Tracking Control. In some cases the picture quality may still be inferior. This is due to limita tion of format.

• During Reverse Playback, noise bars may appear in the upper centre and lower centre parts of the picture.

O 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 single field.

STILL ADV

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O Search Function

When the Search Button is pressed during playback, a still

picture will be reproduced. The (4-) and (-) Buttons have

the same functions as the Shuttle Ring;

+ : In forward direction.

- : In reverse direction.

•When the Search Button is pressed again, the search function will be cancelled.

• • « •

• * • •

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Using the Shuttle Ring

With the handy Shuttle Ring, the playback speed can be adjusted step by step in both forward and reverse direc tions.

0 When the VTR is in the stop or playback mode, press

the Jog/Shuttle Button (the playback will start at the speed that corresponds with the setting of the Shuttle

Ring).

^ Turn the Shuttle Ring to select the desired playback

speed and direction.

Shuttle Ring Setting and Corresponding Playback Speed and Direction

Note:

By tuning the shuttle ring, a desired Playback mode can be selected while observing the Playback mode indicator on the Multi-Function display.

•The Figures on the Shuttle Ring Scale Indicate Multi ples and Fractions of the Normal Playback Speed.

The Cue and Review playback speed will be different for recordings made in the SP and LP mode. The figures in parenthesis ( ) indicate the speed for recordings made in the LP mode.

•If Cue or Review playback continues for more than 10 minutes, the VTR will automatically switch over to the normal playback mode. If Still or Slow playback continues for more than 5 minutes, it will switch over to the stop mode.

•To return to normal playback, press the Play/x2 Button (►) or the Jog/Shuttle Button.

The following may happen except during Slow and

Normal playback in forward direction.

• 1 • ^—»——

(T) Review Playback @ Double Speed Reverse Playback (3) Reverse Playback @ Reverse Slow Motion Playback (5) Still Playback

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»Horizontal noise

bars may appear in the picture, as shown above, or the top of the picture may become distorted.

Still and Slow Playback

• Depending on the TV set used, it may not be possible to

obtain a proper picture during Still and Slow playback.

• If the TV set is 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 its vertical hold control.

•When changing over from Review Search to Still play back, the picture will reverse by a few frams approx.

10 seconds later.

•When the picture rolls vertically, adjust the vertical hold control on the TV set.

(6) Slow Motion Playback @ Normal Playback

@ Double Speed Playback (9) Cue Playback

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PLAYBACK (CONT O)

Using the Jog Dial

The convenient Jog Dial makes it easy to locate any de

sired frame with utmost precision.

^ Press the Jog/Shuttle Button while the VTR is in the

stop mode or in the playback mode.

Q Return the Shuttle Ring to the center “ciick” position

(Still playback mode).

0 Turn the Jog Dial clockwise or counterclockwise.

•The field advance speed changes according to the speed with which the dial is turned.

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 (-I-) or (-) Button to reduce the noise bars.

• It may not be possible to eliminate the noise bars com

pletely.

Turning the Jog Dial

• Every turn of approx. 30“ will advance or reverse the tape by one field.

•A turning speed of the Jog Dial of more than 3 rotations per second corresponds to the normal playback speed.

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Repeat Playback

To stop the Repeat playback, press either the Stop

Button or the Memory/Repeat/Search Button (the Repeat Indicator “R” will go out).

Note:

• If a short tape portion is played back many times, the tape may become damaged at that part.

To play back the tape repeatedly between the beginning of

the tape and a place where the video signal is interrupted for at least 5 seconds (see diagram below).

O Press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button so that the

Repeat Indicator “R" lights up.

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Repeat Indicator

Press the Play/x2 Button (►).

•The playback will continue until the VTR detects the end of the video recording (no control signal for more

than 5 seconds). At this point, the tape will be re wound to the beginning and the playback will be re

peated.

Beginning

of Tape

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Repeat Playback-

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REW

End of Recorded Part

H Control signal Interruption (at least 5

sec.)

•If the interruption of the control signal

"N is less than 5 seconds, the playback

will continue (no rewind from this point

and repeat).

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PLAYBACK (CONT’D)

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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 Q Button to wind the tape forward rapidly.

Auto Cue and Play

When inserting a video cassette which has the erasure prevention tab removed 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 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 will not exhibit this

feature.

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.

0/FF

Lap Time Counter

It shows the elapsed recording or playback time.

I Hours I Seconds

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.

I Minutes

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2CH

When the VTR is turned on, this button can be pressed to change the display mode of the Multi-Function Display be tween “COUNT” (Tape Counter) and “REMAIN” (Re maining Tape Time).

STEREO

Tape Select Switch

To obtain a correct Remaining Tape Time indication when

using an NV-E240 video cassette tape, this switch must be set to the “E240” position. When using NV-E30, 60, 90, 120, 180 or 195 video cassette tapes, set this switch to the “~E180” position. If cassettes with other tape lengths than the above are used, the Remaining Tape Time indication will not be precise.

Digital Tracking Selector

Digital Tracking

ON: Select this position for digital tracking.

When playback is started after inserting a cassette, 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).

• When the Digital Tracking Indicator is lit and the tape speed (SP/LP) is changed, the Digital Tracking function will be activated. However, when operating any function other than playback, insert editing and audio dubbing, this function will not work.

• During playback, the Digital Tracking function will be ac tivated whenever the playback changes over from an un

recorded part to a recorded part, provided the recorded part is longer than 4 seconds.

Indication of the Remaining Tape Time

When the Counter/Remaining Tape Time Selector Button on the VTR (or the Tape Remain Button on the Remote

Controller) is pressed, the approximate remaining tape time

will be displayed in hours and minutes.

•The Remaining Tape Time Indication will remain dis played even after the tape is ejected. However, when next inserting a cassette, this indication will be can celled.

•This functions lets you know the remaining tape time

even during Rewind and Fast Forward Operations.

• If this button is pressed while the VTR is in the stop mode, playback will start automatically and continue until the remaining tape time has been calculated and

is displayed, and the VTR will then switch over to the

stop mode again.

•When using a VHS-C videocassette in this VTR, the remaining tape time cannot be displayed.

•When the picture is distorted by noise bars, press the Tracking (-I-) 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 (-I-) and (-) Buttons simultaneously.

Manual Tracking

OFF: Select this position for manual tracking.

•When the 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 (-I-) and (-) Buttons simultaneously.

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PLAYBACK (CONT O)

Memory/Repeat/Search Button

Repeatedly pressing this button will change the indication in the following order: “M” {Memory)-^“R” (Repeat)-^ “S”

(Search)->“RS” (INDEX Repeat)->both indications are off->“M”...

Monitoring Function

When the Monitor Button is kept pressed during Playback or Still playback, the broadcast picture of the selected pro

gramme position (channel) or input signal through Audio/ Video input socket will be displayed. When this button is

released, the picture will change back to the playback picture of the tape.

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 all 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 light 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.

Memory Indication

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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 A TV BROADCAST SIGNAL

Input Signal Selector

Tape Speed Selector

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Preparation

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

• Reset the Tape Counter to “0:00.00".

• 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.

• Set the Input Signal Selector to “Tuner".

• Set the Tape Speed Selector to “SP" or “LP”.

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

Tape Speed Selector

For recording either of two tape speeds can be selected. During playback the recorder selects automatically the correct speed.

Select the desired tape speed with the Tape Speed Selec

tor before recording.

• Set to the “SP” position for normal speed.

• Set to the “LP" position for slow speed. The correspond ing indicator (SP or LP) lights up during recording and piayback in the Multi-Function Display.

It is not recommended to change from the SP to the LP mode or vice versa in the middle of recording.

Even if the switching is done while the VTR is in the pause mode, picture distortion will occur at the switching point during playback.

O O

To Finish the Recording

0 Press the Stop Button (■).

If You Wish to Avoid Recording Unwanted Material

0 Press the Pause/Still Button (I I) to stop the tape tem

porarily.

• 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 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 O ^^nd O).

2. Set the VTR/TV Selector to “TV”.

3. Select the desired programme position (channel) on

your TV set.

0 Select 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.

0 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 simulta-

, jwously.

•When recording in the LP mode, we recommend the use of “Panasonic Hi-Fi" high grade video cas

sette tapes for improved picture and sound quality.

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NICAM SYSTEM

The NICAM system is a ground-based TV service for digital stereo sound. To receive NICAM broadcasts, the NV-F70 incorporates a NICAM decoder. When a stereo, dual-soundtrack or monaural NICAM pro gramme is being received, the indicators light up to inform you of the type of broadcasts. The NICAM programmes are always accompanied by standard broadcasts and you can select the desired soundtrack for recording with a single switch. NICAM soundtracks can only be recorded on the

hi-fi audio track.

Recording of a NICAM stereo programme

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M1 STEREO

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I----М2

The STEREO indicator is lit while a NICAM stereo pro gramme is being received. To record such a programme,

set the Nicam/Mono Switch to “NICAM”. NICAM stereo sound will be recorded on the hi-fi track and the regular (standard) sound will be recorded on the normal audio track.

Recording of a NICAM dual-sound track programme

I----Ml

2СН

I----М2

STEREO

Both the Ml and M2 Indicators are lit while a NICAM dual-soundtrack programme is being received. To record such a programme, set the Nicam/Mono Switch to “NICAM”.

The M1 and M2 sounds will be recorded on the hi-fi track:

M1 on the left channel and M2 on the right channel.

Recording of a NICAM monaural programme

Preparation

•Set the Input Signal Selector to “Tuner”.

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2СН 0

М2

STEREO

Only the M1 Indicator is lit while a NICAM monaural programme is being received. To record such a pro gramme, set the Nicam/Mono Switch to “NICAM". The same monaural sound will be recorded on both channels of the hi-fi track.

Recording options according to the type of broadcasts and the setting of the Nicam/Mono Switch

------------------------------------ --------------------Nicam/Mono '

Type of broadcast

Regular broadcast (standard audio) Either position

---------

Audio track

NICAM

Normal audio track (mono)

Hi-fi audio track

L Standard audio Standard audio Standard audio

Stereo L

Regular-»-NICAM stereo (L, R)

MONO

NICAM

Standard audio Standard audio

M1 M2

Regular-f NICAM dual mono (M1, M2)

MONO

Standard audio Standard audio Standard audio

Standard audio

Stereo R

NICAM

Standard audio

Regular-!-NICAM mono

MONO

Standard audio

Note: NICAM àudio programmes cannot be recorded on the normal audio track.

Standard audio Standard audio

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NICAM SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Nicam/Mono Switch

•When a NICAM programme is being received, this switch can be used to select the desired type of sound to be recorded on the hi-fi audio track. This switch functions only when the Input Signal Selector is set to “TUNER”. To

record a NICAM programme, this switch must be set to “NICAM”.

Note: If NICAM broadcast signals are weak, the sound quality deteriorates remarkably. When the signals are extremely weak, the Audio Recording Mode Indicator goes off and the FM sound is recorded on the hi-fi track irrespective of the setting of this switch.

•If the Nicam/Mono Switch is intentionally set to “MONO” even through a NICAM programme is being received, the indicator(s) remain lit.

•To record the regular sound (ordinary normal sound) on the FM audio tracks when a NICAM programme is received, set the Nicam/Mono Switch to “MONO”.

•When a NICAM programme is received and the sound is distorted due to inferior reception condi tions, set the Nicam/Mono Switch to “MONO”.

HI-FI AUDIO SYSTEM

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Recording of Simulcast Sound

Preparation

•Connect your VTR to the Stereo Amplifier and FM Stereo Tuner as described on page 28.

•Tune the FM Stereo Tuner to the desired station.

O Set the Input Signal Selector to “Simul”.

•The operation procedure is the same as for normal recording; see “Recording from a TV broadcast sig nal” on page 25.

While this switch is in the “Simul” position, the sound portion of the TV broadcast signal will be recorded only on the “normal” sound track. And the stereo sound signal received via the FM tuner will be recorded on the hi-fi sound tracks.

Playback (or Monitoring during Recording)

Press the Audio Output Mode Selector on the Remote

Controller to select the desired sound mode. At the every push of this button, the audio playback mode changes as follows:

-----

>Stereo^ Left^ Rights Normal audio track

and the Left and Right Indicators show which sound mode

is selected in the following way.

Stereo: Both the Left and Right Indicators are lit.

Left: The Left Indicator is lit.

Right: The Right Indicator is lit.

Normal: Both the Left and Right Indicators are not lit.

-----------

•If a video cassette recorded on this VTR with stereo or bilingual sound is played back on a conventional VMS video recorder, the sound will be reproduced from the norma! audio track (in mono).

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USING THE VTR AS A HI-FI AUDIO RECORDER

Preparation

•Connect the VTR to the hi-fi audio system. (Example of a connection diagram is shown).

• 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.

•Switch on the hi-fi audio system and select an audio source.

Headphones Level Control

When using headphones, the volume level can be adjusted with the Headphones Level Control.

Hi-Fi Audio Recording

Note: Selection of an audio track is not necessary for re

Headphones

(Optional)

cording. ^ Set the Input Signal Selector to “Line/Audio”. ^ To start the recording, press the Record Button (•). 0 To achieve smooth transitions between adjoining re

cordings, see notes on page 43.

Speaker

TUNER V V PI

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FM Stereo Tuner

Speaker

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Record Player

Hi-Fi Audio Playback

the "Audio Output Mode Selector Button” on the Remote Controller repeatedly so that the "Left" and "Right” Audio playback mode Indicator light up. To start the playback, press the Play/x2 Button (►).

^“------------------------ --

• If the sound is impaired by high frequency distortion when recording from an FM tuner, set the MPX Fil ter switch to “On”. If there is no distortion when

recording from an FM tuner, and for all other re cordings, set this switch to “Off".

Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level

Setting the Audio Rec Level Controls to the centre “5” position (click stop) assures satisfactory audio recording results in most cases. When using the VTR as a hi-fi audio

recorder or when producing your own video tapes, it may be desirable to adjust the Audio Rec Level Controls to some other position.

(It is recommended to adjust so that peaks in the audio level

reach about -i-5 dB.)

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•The sound to be recorded on the “normal" audio track will be adjusted automatically.

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SUPER OTR FUNCTION (ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING)

This convenient function makes it possible to easily pro gramme the VTR for recording of TV programmes with im

mediate start or with start within 24 hours by precisely set

ting the starting time and ending time to the desired minute,

and the VTR wilt automatically turn itself off when the re

cording 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.

• Set the Input Signal Selector to “Tuner”.

• Set the Tape Speed Selector to “SP” or “LP”.

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.) ^ Select the programme position (channel) to be re

corded.

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

starting time to 10:30.

Press the OTR Off (-t-) or (-) Button to set the OTR

ending time to 11:00.

•When quickly and repeatedly pressing the OTR On (-i-) or (-) Button or the OTR Off (-H) or (-) Button, the corre sponding time indication changes in 1-minute steps. When it is kept pressed, the indication changes in 10minute steps.

•After setting the OTR starting time in step the OTR Off (-1-) or (-) Button must be pressed within 8 seconds to select the OTR ending time, otherwise the selected start ing time will be cancelled.

After 4 seconds, the display will automatically change back to the starting time indication.

To confirm the OTR ending time, press the Check/Programme Button once. When this button is pressed twice, the display will change to the clock indication mode.

•The “OTR” indicator will be displayed.

When a video cassette with broken out tab is inserted, it will

be ejected automatically.

►The VTR wilt automatically switch off, when the OTR is

completed. To turn the VTR on again, press the VTR On/Off Switch,

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SUPER OTR FUNCTION (ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING) (CONT’D)

When the Check/Programme Button is pressed once, the present time will be displayed.

OTR Function with Immediate Start

^ Select the programme position (channel) to be re

corded.

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

ending time to 11:00.

•When the tab of the inserted video cassette is broken out, it will be ejected automatically.

•The “OTR” indicator will be displayed.

►The VTR will automatically switch off, when the OTR is

completed. To turn the VTR on again, press the VTR On/Off Switch.

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When the Clock/Counter Selector Button on the Remote Controller is pressed during OTR recording, the display will change over to the counter mode.

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•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.

• 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.

CLOCK COUNTER

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TIMER RECORDING

The programming of timer recordings is possible both on the VTR itself and via the Remote Controi Unit.

Programming of as many as 8 timer recording is possibie

up to one month in advance.

BAND

TRACKING

PROG

Preparation

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

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

• Set the Input Signal Selector to “Tuner".

• 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.

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 pro

gramme number 2. (Present date=October 10,1999)

NE)CT

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CLEAR TIMER

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RECORDING REC

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0 Press the Next Button. O Press the (4-) or (-) Button to set the date.

0 Press the Next Button.

Press the (-I-) or (-) Button to select the hour of the

starting time of the TV programme.

Press the Next Button.

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

starting time of the TV programme.

0 Press the Check/Programme Button to select the next

unoccupied timer programme number.

• Press the Tape Speed Selector Button until the Indi cator of the desired tape speed (“SP” or “LP") is lit in the Multi-Function Display.

CHbCK

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

position (channel) on which the TV programme will be broadcast.

PROG

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TIMER RECORDING (CONT’D)

^ Press the (+) or (-) Button to select the hour of the

end time of the TV programme.

Press the Next Button.

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

end time of the TV programme.

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 on timer programme number 7. Programming for everyweek recording can be made on any of the timer programme numbers 1-8.

Execute the operation steps 0 to 0. O Press the (-) Button repeatedly until the “SU” Indica

tor (= Sunday) is lit.

Perform the operation steps 0 to

□

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•The tape speed (SP/LP) can be selected in any of the steps 0 to 0.

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For Everyday Recording

To Cancel a Timer Recording

For Everyday Recording, you have the choice between 3 different modes; Monday through Friday, Monday through Saturday, and Sunday through Saturday.

MOTUWETHFR

MOTUWETHFRSA— SU MOTUWETHFR SA-

For example:

Programme time for timer recording every day from 10:30 to 11:45 on timer programme number 8.

Programming for everyday recording can be made on any

of the timer programme numbers 1-8.

Execute the operation steps O fo O. ^ Press the (-) Button until the desired type of Everyday

Recording ((T), (g), @) is displayed.

Perform the operation steps O to

Make sure that; the VTR is turned on, the Timer Record Function is set to “Off".

0 Press the Check/Programme Button repeatedly, until

the number of the timer programme that you want to cancel is displayed.

0 Press the (+) and (-) Buttons simultaneously for more

than 3 seconds.

•After the programmed timer recording has been made, set the Timer Record Function to “Off", oth erwise 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”.

• It is impossible to confirm programmes of timer re cordings while an OTR is being performed.

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

cording 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 0 will flash to inform that the timer recording cannot be performed.

• If no cassette is inserted in the VTR, the “B”

Mark will flash.

To Confirm the Programme of a Timer Recording

Make sure that the VTR is turned on. Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to “On”. 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 12 seconds.

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PROG

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TIMER RECORDING (CONT’D)

TIMER RECORDING BY USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER

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gramme that will be broadcast on channel posi tion 4 on the 3rd of the month, from 7:02 to 7:30, trace the bar codes in the order of the numbered arrows shown below.

•Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to turn it “ON". 0 Trace the bar code for “CHANNEL”.

0 Trace the bar code for “END TIME”.

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0 Trace the bar code for “MIN”.

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

•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.

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

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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 dis played for about 12 seconds.

• If the transmission was not received correctly, the “BeepBeep, 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 ([i] indication is lit).

•The programming will be done on the next lower unoccu pied timer programme number (8-1).

• 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 auto matically 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, otherwise the timer recording will not be made.

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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CANCEL

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

“START TIME” and “END TIME".

0 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 programming data are still being displayed, the displayed timer recording data will be cancelled.

TIMER ON/OFF

After programming a timer recording, the VTR is in the timer recording standby mode and cannot be used for any other

operation, such as playback. If some other operation is

desired, first trace the “TIMER ON/OFF” bar code and transmit it to the VTR with the Transmit Button. To later reset the VTR to the timer recording standby mode, trace the “TIMER ON/OFF” bar code again and transmit ft

with the Transmit Button.

TIMER ON/OFF

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TIMER RECORDING (CONT O)

For Everyday Recording

Trace the “START TIME” and then the “END TIME”

bar codes, and transmit the data to the VTR.

When programming an everyday recording using the bar

codes, you have the choice between 3 different modes:

Sunday through Saturday, Monday through Friday, and

Monday through Saturday.

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

bar code.

(SU^SA)

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ON OFF

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

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i Everyday recording will be performed from that day on.

I If a “DATE” bar code is traced after tracing the “EV

ERYDAY" bar code, everyday recording will not be per

formed.

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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 per

formed.

To Confirm the Programme of a Timer Recording

To perform this operation, the VTR must be turned on or it

must be in the timer recording standby mode (|T] indication is lit).

^ Trace the “CHECK" bar code.

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CHECK

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Perform transmission.

•After releasing the Transmit Button, the programmed data will be displayed for about 12 seconds (for about 25 seconds, if the □ indication is not lit) on the Multi

Function Display.

•At every push of the Transmit Button, the timer pro

gramme number advances to the next higher num ber.

To Cancel a Programmed Timer Recording

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For Everyweek 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

Sunday■

Monday TuesdayWednesday-

Thursday — Friday

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Saturday-

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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 (q indi cation 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 12 seconds.

^ Trace the “CANCEL” bar code.

Perform transmission.

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

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VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM

How to Count the Addresses

Backward Direction

98th Previous Programme

99 98

With the VHS Index Search function, up to 99 addresses (places where index signals are recorded) can be skipped to directly locate the beginning of the desired programme in

both forward and reverse direction in the Fast Forward or Rewind mode.

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Forward Direction

Programme

0 Press the Rewind ◄◄/Review @ 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 num ber 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.

•To abort the Index Search function midway, press the Play/x2orthe Stop Button.

•When activating the VHS Index Search function from the Still playback mode, the Playback will start when the selected programme is reached.

• If the VHS Index Search function is started ex tremely close to the beginning of the next pro gramme (place where an address signal is re corded) or from the beginning of the tape, the first address may not be counted.

• If there are unrecorded parts on the tape, or if re

cordings have repeatedly been made on the same tape portion, the VHS Index Search function may not work correctly.

s Programme ^ Ahead

index Signal

_______

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Following Programme

Address

O Press the Play/x2 Button (►) or Stop Button (■).

^ Press the Index Button.

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Input the number of programmes that you want to skip

by pressing the number buttons.

>lf you made a mistake, press the Index Button again

and input the correct number.

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VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Recording of Index Signals

Index signals can be recorded during recording or on an

already recorded tape.

Index signals will be recorded automatically in the

following cases:

•At the tape position at which the Record Button is pressed to start recording.

•At the tape position at which a Timer Recording is started.

•At the tape position at which an OTR recording is started.

Recording Index Signals on Already Recorded Tapes

(T) During playback, press the Pause/Still Button at the

tape position that you want to mark with an index sig nal.

(2) Press the Index Button.

(3) Press the Write Button.

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0 Press the Index Button.

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•When the Write Button is pressed, the tape will be rewound a little, and Playback will start and the index signal will be recorded.

•The Write Indicator will be lit for a few seconds.

•When the recording of the index signal is completed, the Multi-Function Display changes over from the in dex indication to the counter indication mode, and the

playback will automatically restart.

■ ^ -------------------------------------------------------

• Recording of index signals is not possible on cas settes with broken out tab.

•When recording index signals, take care that the

interval between two index signals is at least 2 minutes (SP mode) and 5 minutes (LP mode).

•While the Write Indicator is lit, no other VTR func

tions can be operated.

WRITE

0 Press the Write Button at a position that you want to

mark with an index signal for easy, quick locating dur ing playback.

•The Write Indicator will be lit for a few seconds.

• If the Write Button is pressed while the VTR is in the recording pause mode, the pause mode is release

and the recording starts.

•To change the Multi-Function Display from the Index indication mode to the Counter indication mode, press the Index Button.

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Page 39

Erasing Unnecessary Index Signals

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O Press the Pause/Still Button while the VTR is in the

playback mode. ^ Press the Index Button. ^ Input with the Number Buttons the number of the index

signal that you want to erase.

Q Press the Fast Forward or the Rewind Button. When

the designated index signal is reached, the VTR

changes over to playback.

^ Press the Pause/Still Button to put the VTR in the Still

Playback mode. ^ Press the Index Button. Q Press the Erase Button.

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•When the Erase Button is pressed, the tape will be rewound a little before playback starts. When the index signal is reached, the Erase Indicator will light up for about 10 seconds to indicate that the index signal is being erased. When the erasing is com pleted, the playback will continue.

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Index Repeat Playback

Selecting the Address lor Index Repeat Playback

Programme Now Being Played Back

Press the Play/x2 Button (►) or the Stop Button (■).

Press the Index Button.

Input the address of the desired programme (number

of index signals that you want to skip during rewinding) with the number buttons on the Remote Controller.

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

►►/Cue 0 Button to start the VMS Index Search function (the VTR will switch to the rewind or fast for ward mode).

Performing Index Repeat Playback

^ Index Signal

■Repeat PlaybackPLAY

REW

When the VTR is in the playback mode, press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button so that the “RS" In dicator lights up.

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•When the next index signal is found, the tape wilt be rewound. When the index signal, where the playback is to start, is found, the playback will restart. In this way, automatically repeated playback can be per formed for a tape portion as defined by the number of index signals that are skipped.

To stop the Index Repeat playback, press the Stop

Button or press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button so

that the “RS” Indicator goes out.

If Index Repeat playback is performed on a tape for long periods of time, the picture quality may become inferior.

Page 40

INTRO SCAN FUNCTION

How the Intro Scan Function Works...

Tape is

The Intro Scan function plays back the first 10 seconds of each programme (recorded with index signal) on a tape one after another. This is convenient for quick checking what programmes are on a tape, or to find the desired instalment of a TV series you have recorded on a tape.

Playback for about

10 seconds

•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

5 minutes in the LP mode, or less than 2 minutes in

the SP mode.

^ Insert a video cassette.

(Put the VTR in the stop mode.)

Press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button repeatedly

until the “S” mark appears.

(The Intro Scan starts.)

0 When the desired scene is reached, press the PLAY/

x2 Button (►) twice.

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TIME SEARCH

The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape from any position by inputting the exact desired amount of playback time of the part that you want to

skip.

Present position

10.00

10 minutes from

beginning of tape

15.43

15 minutes 43 seconds from beginning of tape

e Input the time of the desired scene.

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

•The “ indication will be counted as “0”.

Rewind ◄◄/Review @ Button. The playback starts after rewinding or fast forwarding to the tape position of the designated time.

Time Search from the Play Mode

The operation is the same as that for the stop mode but in operation step Q< ^^e or Review (playback) is per formed to the tape position of the designated time and the

playback will then start. If the time search function is activated during playback, a time of up to 9 minutes 59 seconds can be input.

•The numbers in the Tape Counter do not change during parts of the tape on which there is no re cording.

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

•When no time is input for the time search, a

2-minute tape segment is skipped and the playback

will then resume. If the time search function is activated during playback, but no time is input, a 30-second tape segment will be skipped and the playback will them resume.

0 PuttheVTR in “STOP" mode.

^ Press the Time Search Button.

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

COUNT

Page 42

CAMERA RECORDING

Preparation

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

• Set the Input Signal Selector to “Line/Audio".

• 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.

• Set the Tape Speed Selector to “SP” or “LP".

O Turn the Camera AC Adaptor on and make the nec

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

^ Press the Record Button (•) on the VTR to start re

cording.

Avoid recording unwanted material:

Press the Pause/Still Button (I I) on the VTR, and the re

cording will stop temporarily. To restart recording, press the

Pause/Still Button (I I), again. 0 Press the Stop Button (■) on the VTR to stop the

recording.

• For playback of a tape that was recorded via a camera, select the audio track on which the sound from the camera microphone was recorded by pressing the corresponding Audio Output mode Selector Button on the Remote Controller.

• If you leave the VTR in the pause mode for more than 5 minutes, the VTR will 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.

Interval Recording Function

This recording function automatically repeats recording for

approx. 2 seconds and pausing for approx. 4 seconds al

ternately. With this function, it is possible to make record

ings, for example the opening of a rose, shortened into approx. 1/3th actual time. This makes it possible to record a 24-hour event on a single NV-E240 video cassette (in the LP mode).

•This function can be used not only for camera recording, but also for recording from TV programmes. Try using this function for various kinds of creative re cording.

(T) Press the Pause/Still Button (I I) during recording.

(The VTR will be in the recording pause mode.)

@ Press the Jog/Shuttle Button.

(The Interval Recording will start.)

@ To stop the Interval Recording, press the Jog/Shuttle

Button or the Pause/Still Button.

u About 6 seconds^-About 6 seconds-i

Recording

Pause

Recording for about 2 seconds

Recording Pause

Page 43

DUBBING (COPYING)

Dubbing (copying) from one video cassette to another.

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

(ID-

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

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

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.

Stereo Type PHONO Cable (Supplied)

Preparation

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

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

•Set the input Signal Selector to “Line/Audio”.

(Recording VTR)

• Make sure that the Noise Filter/Edit Selector of both the

recording and playback VTRs (if equipped) are in the “EDIT ON” position. Set these switches to “OFF" for or dinary use of the VTRs. (The Noise Filter/Edit Selector is on the front panel.)

^ Place the recorded cassette in the playback VTR and a

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

0 Press the Record Button (•) on the recording VTP

e Press the Piay/x2 Button (►) on the playback VTR.

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

dubbing.

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DUBBING (COPYING) (CONT O)

Connecting to a VHSA^HS-C Movie Equipped with Synchro Edit Function

It is possible to synchronize the playback start and stop of the VHSA/HS-C Movie with the recording start and stop of

this VTR.

Preparation

• Make the necessary connections as shown in the con nection diagram.

• Set the Edit Switch (Noise Filter/Edit Selector) on both the VHSA/HS-C Movie and on this VTR to “ON” (or “EDIT ON").

Q Put the 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.

^ Press the Pause/Still Button on the VTR.

•The VHSA/HS-C Movie changes over to the playback mode and the dubbing will start automatically.

To Leave Out Unwanted Scenes

(T) Press the Pause/Still Button on the 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 dubbing will restart.

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

When an NV-F70 is used as both recording and playback VTR, the connection shown above makes possible dubbing of index signals, too.

The operation is the same as for ordinary dubbing.

Page 45

INSERT EDITING

When this type of editing is done, the picture and the sound are recorded on the tape as shown below. However, if no

new sound is input, the original sound remains only on the “normal” audio track of the tape because the original Hi-Fi sound will always be erased during insert editing.

Video and Audio Track Recording Pattern

0 Use the Shuttle Ring and the Jog Dial to search for the

point where you want the editing to start (start point), and put the VTR into the still playback mode.

0 Press the Insert Editing Button.

(The Insert Editing Indicator lights up.)

0 After the picture to be inserted is prepared, press the

Pause/Still Button (I I). (The insert editing will start.)

0 Press the Stop Button as soon as the Tape Counter

shows “0:00.00”.

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• It is not necessary to operate the Tape Speed Se lector.

•The picture quality of an inserted part is always somewhat inferior to that of the original.

•Avoid performing insert editing repeatedly on the same part of the tape because the picture quality of that part becomes inferior.

•The inserted picture may contain slight colour noise or the colours may be unstable.

Playback of a Tape on Which Insert Editing Was Performed

Preparation

• Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact.

•When performing insert editing from another VTR, set the Noise RIter/Edit Selector to “EDIT ON”.

• Set the Input Signal Selector according to the type of in sert editing to be performed.

"LINE/AUDiO”: When inserting picture and sound from

equipment connected to the Video Input Socket and the Audio Input Sockets on

the rear of this VTR.

“TUNER”: When inserting scenes from a TV pro

gramme. 0 Press the Jog/Shuttle Button. ^ Use the Shuttle Ring and the Jog Dial to search for the

point where you want the editing to end (end point), and put the VTR into the still playback mode.

Press the Reset Button on the Remote Controller to

reset the Tape Counter to “0:00.00”.

The sound inserted during insert editing is recorded on the Hi-Fi sound tracks (STEREO, LEFT, RIGHT). If the normal sound track is selected, the original sound before the insert editing will be heard. Select the desired sound with the Audio Output Mode Selector on the Remote Controller.

Hi-FI/Normal Mix Switch

Set this switch to “On”, if you want both the “Hi-Fi” sound and the “normal” sound to be played back mixed together.

•The mixed sound may not be very clear. Always set this switch to “Off”, except when playing back a tape on which the insert editing or audio dubbing was performed.

Page 46

AUDIO DUBBING

Note that the original sound on the “normal” (mono) sound track will be completely erased during audio dubbing.

^ Press the Play/x2 Button (►) to locate the point where

you want to start the audio dubbing.

0 Press the Pause/Still Button (I I) at the exact point

where you want to start the audio dubbing.

0 Press the Audio Dubbing Button (the indicator will light

up).

AUDIO DUB

□

0 Press the Pause/Still Button (I I) once again to release

the tape from pause, and at the same time start the

operation of the audio source. The audio dubbing wilt start.

0 Press the Stop Button (■) to stop the audio dubbing.

•When a microphone is used for dubbing, do not place it near the speaker of your TV to prevent howling noise (acoustic feedback).

• If the erasure prevention tab of the cassette is missing, no audio dubbing can be made.

Preparation

• Set the Input Signal Selector to “Line/Audio”.

• 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".

•Turn the TV set on and select the video playback channel.

•Select the “normal” (mono) sound track by repeatedly

pressing the Audio Output Mode Selector on the Remote Controller until the Audio Output Mode Indicators “Left” and “Right" are no longer lit.

Playback of a Tape on Which Audio Dubbing Was Performed

The sound inserted during audio dubbing is recorded on the

normal sound track. If the Hi-Fi sound tracks (STEREO, LEFT, RIGHT) are selected, the original sound (before the

audio dubbing) will be heard.

Hl-Fi/Normal Mix Switch

Set this switch to “On", if you want both the “Hi-Fi” sound and “normal” sound to be played back mixed together.

•The mixed sound may not be very clear. Always set this switch to “Off”, except when playing back a tape on which the insert editing or audio dubbing was

performed.

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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

Before requesting service, check the foliowing 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. The Input Signal Selector is not set correctly. Clock is flashing "0:00”.

Recording start or recording stop time setting is incorrect.

The Timer Record Function is set to “Off”.

Clock shows incorrect time.

REMEDY

Connect mains iead to mains outiet.

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.

Set the Input Signal Selector to “Tuner”.

Set clock to present time.

Set recording start and recording stop time

correctly.

Set the Timer Record Function to “On”.

Adjust ciock to present time.

If you attempt to carry out

Recording, Timer Recording, or OTR, the cassette will be automatically ejected.

Recording via external input terminals cannot be performed.

Recorded programmes with

two-channel sound (stereo,

bilingual or Simulcast) can not be

played back.

Clock is flashing at “0:00”. The Input Signal Selector is not set to

“Tuner”. Accidental erasure prevention tab on the

cassette is broken out.

The Input Signal Selector is not set correctly.

Setting of the Audio Output Mode Selector Button on the Remote Controller is not

correct.

Hi-Fi tracking is misaligned.

Set clock time and perform timer setting. Set the Input Signal Selector to “Tuner”.

Cover tab hole with adhesive tape.

Set the Input Signal Seiector to “Line/Audio”.

Press the Audio Output Mode Selector Button on the Remote Controller to select the desired audio playback mode. (See page 28.)

Precisely align the tracking of the hi-fi sound track.

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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE (CONT’D)

SYMPTOM

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

Remote Controller does not

work.

Barcode reading with Remote Controller is impossible.

CAUSE

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 is not being pointed at

infra-red Receiver Window on the VTR.

Distance is too far.

An obstacle is between Remote Controller and VTR.

Batteries are exhausted. Battery polarities (+, -) are reversed.

The Remote Controller is in the power-saving

standby condition.

REMEDY

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 at Infra-red

Receiver Window on the VTR.

Use the Remote Controller within 7 m from the VTR.

Remove obstacle.

Replace batteries. Insert batteries correctly. Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to turn

it “ON” again.

Transmission from the Remote Controiler 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 Remote Controller.

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 6 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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SPECIFICATIONS

NV-F70EA

Power Sou rce: 230 V AC 50-60 Hz Power Consumption: Approx. 33 watts

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Video Recording System: Video Heads: Tape Speed:

Tape Format:

Record/Playback Time: FF/REWTime:

VIDEO

Television System:

Modulation System: Input Level:

Output Level:

2 rotary heads, helical scanning system

4 heads

SP; 23.39 mm/sec. LP; 11.7 mm/sec.

mtape SP; 240 min. with NV-E240 LP: 480 min. with NV-E240 Less than 2.5 min. with NV-E180

CCIR; 625 lines, 50 fields, PAL colour signal

Luminance: FM azimuth recording Colour signal; converted subcarrier phase shift recording VIDEO IN (BNC): I.OVp-p, VIDEO OUT (BNC): I.OVp-p.

RF Modulated; VHF channel 2 or 3,

flyiy ke^

75 ohm, terminated 75 ohm, terminated

75 ohm, unbalanced

AUDIO

Input Level:

Output Level: Audio Track:

Video Horizontal Resolution: Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

Dynamic Range:

Audio Frequency Response:

Wow and Flutter: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions: Standard Accessories:

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

AUDIO IN (PHONO): -lOdB,

MICROPHONE: -70 dB,

AUDIO OUT (PHONO): -8dB,

HEADPHONES; -30 dB.

1 track (Normal-mono only), 2 channels (Hi-Fi sound-stereo) Colour; more than 240 lines (SP) Video; more than 43 dB (SP) Audio; more than 90 dB (Hi-Fi audio track) 20 Hz-20 kHz (Hi-Fi audio track)

0.005% Wrms/Hi-Fi

5“C-40°C 35%-80%

6.2 kg

430 (W)x86 (H)x376 (D) mm

Ipc. DIN-DIN Coaxial Cable

1 pc. Remote Controller

4pcs. “R03" size batteries

2pcs. Stereo type Phono Cables

Ipc. AC Mains Lead

more than 50 kohm, unbalanced

less than 1 kohm, unbalanced

8 ohm

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Panasonic NV-F70EA User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY

CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

FRONT

CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS (CONT’D)

Multi-Function Display

REAR

INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER

Power Source for the Remote Controller

CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Load the batteries as follows:

Note;

Recommendation

INSTALLATION

TUNING THE TV SET TO THE VIDEO PLAYBACK CHANNEL

SETTING THE TUNER IN THE VTR

@-l-©

SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENT TIME

THE VIDEO CASSETTE

Inserting a Video Cassette (Auto Operation)

Notes:

Removing a Video Cassette

Auto VTR On

Auto Play

Auto Rewind

Auto Eject

VTR-Off Eject

Rewind Auto Shut Off

Auto Timer Recording Standby

Using the Remote Controller

Using the Shuttle Ring

Note:

Still and Slow Playback

Using the Jog Dial

Slow Tracking Control

Turning the Jog Dial

Note:

Digital Tracking

Manual Tracking

RECORDING FROM A TV BROADCAST SIGNAL

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NICAM SYSTEM

Preparation

NICAM SYSTEM (CONT’D)

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USING THE VTR AS A HI-FI AUDIO RECORDER

Headphones

TUNER V V PI

OUT PUT

I Mil I

SUPER OTR FUNCTION (ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING)

TIMER RECORDING

Preparation

For Example:

TIMER RECORDING BY USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER

ON OFF

TIMER RECORDING (CONT O)

VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM

How to Count the Addresses

VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Recording of Index Signals

Erasing Unnecessary Index Signals

INTRO SCAN FUNCTION

TIME SEARCH

CAMERA RECORDING

DUBBING (COPYING)

DUBBING (COPYING) (CONT O)

INSERT EDITING

Preparation

Hi-FI/Normal Mix Switch

AUDIO DUBBING

Preparation

Hl-Fi/Normal Mix Switch

SPECIFICATIONS

NV-F70EA

VIDEO

Output Level: