Panasonic NVG40 User Manual

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Video Cassette Recorder
NV-G40
Series
Panasonic
VQT2620

CONTENTS

Page
3 FEATURES
4 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
6 INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER AND DIGITAL
SCANNER

IMPORTANT

Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.
8 INSTALLATION
8 TUNING THE TV SET TO THE VIDEO PLAYBACK
CHANNEL
9 SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENTTIME
1i) SETTING THE TUNER IN THE VTR
11 THE VIDEO CASSETTE
12 PLAYBACK
15 RECORDING FROM A TV BROADCAST SIGNAL
16 SUPER OTR FUNCTION
(ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING)
18 TIMER RECORDING
22 CAMERA RECORDING
23 DUBBING (COPYING)
24 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NV-G40A; Australian model
^ NV-G40EA: New Zealand model
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i FOR YOUR SAFETY

■ DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.
;■ To prevent electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
is the safety information.
26 CAUTIONS
27 SPECIFICATIONS
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FEATURES

Slim Design and Front Loading System
This highly functional design allows loading the video cassette from the front, thus minimizing the space required for the placement.
Multi-Function Display
Whenever an operation button is pressed, the activated function is immediately indicated on this easy-to-see display. It shows you at a glance, in what operation mode the VTR is functioning.
Super Still, Super Still Advance and Super Fine Slow Playback
Super Still, Super Still Advance and Super Fine Slow
Playback are possible with superb picture quality free from
noise and jitter.
Reception of up to 32 TV Stations
The built-in tuner in this VTR allows pre-tuning of as many
as 32 TV stations. So this VTR can accommodate virtually
any increase in available TV programmes in the future.
Infra-red Remote Controller
The Infra-red Remote Controller unit allows operation of various functions from the comfort of your favorite viewing position.
1-Month Calendar Timer
The clock/timer of the VTR is programmed with the calendar up to the end of 2002, so it knows exactly what day of the week it is on any given date. Programming of as many as 4 timer recordings is possible up to one month in advance.
Auto Operation
The extremely convenient Auto Operation functions of this VTR include Auto Start and Auto Play when a recorded cassette is inserted. Auto Eject which indicates that an inserted cassette is not suitable for recording, VTR-Off
Eject for ejecting a cassette even with the VTR off, and Auto Rewind at the end of a tape. If the VTR On/Off Switch is pressed during the rewind mode including Auto Rewind, the VTR will eject the cassette and turn itself off when rewinding is completed.
Super OTR Function (One-Touch Timer Recording)
This convenient function makes it possible to easily programme the VTR for recording of TV programmes with immediate start or with start within 24 hours by precisely setting the starting time and ending time to the desired minute. When the recording ends, the VTR will automatical ly turn itself off.
HQ (High Quality) Picture System
Lap Time Counter
The new Lap Time Counter is a great improvement over the
approximate counter systems of conventional VTRs. It
gives you an exact reading of the elapsed tape time in
hours, minutes and seconds, and makes it easy to calculate
the tape time left on a cassette.
Digital Scanner
This Digital Scanner makes it possible to programme timer recordings by tracing the corresponding bar codes on the supplied Programming Sheet. The traced programming data can be confirmed on the built-in Bar Code Reader Display before they are transmitted to the VTR at the push of a button.
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.
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CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

FRONT

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^ Clock Button 9 O Eject Button (A) O Cassette-in Indicator
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0 Slow Tracking Control
0 Tuner Set-up Controls 10
0 Timer Controls 0 Timer Record Button 0 Rewind ◄◄/Review Q Button
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9 18
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^ Channel Selection Up and Down Buttons 10 Q Multi-Function Display
Q OTR On Buttons 17 O OTR Off Buttons
16
(E) Clock/Counter Selector 12
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0 Play Button (►)
0 Fast Forward ►►/Cue Q Button
0 Stop Button (■)
0 Pause/Still Button (II)
0 Record Button {•)
13 12
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^ Memory/Search Lock Button 12 0 VTR/TV Selector 8
VTR On/Off Switch with Indicator
(E) Tracking Control
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0 Reset Button 12
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Multi-Function Display
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0 Audio Input Socket
0 Test Signal Switch
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@ Tape Counter Mode Indicator 12 (5) Recording Indicator 15
@ Tape Running Display @ OTR Indicator
(8) Timer Recording Indicator
Everyday Indicator
@ Date Display 9 (Jl) Memory Indicator
@ Search Lock Indicator 12
@ ClocWCounter Display 9 @ Timer Programme Number
12
16 18
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0 RF Output Socket
0 RF Signal Level Switch 0 AC Mains Lead Socket
0 Video Input Socket
0 Video Output Socket 0 RF Input Socket
0 Video Playback Channel Selector
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INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER AND DIGITAL SCANNER

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Bar Code Reading Section
@ Digital Scanner On/Off Switch
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How to Operate the Digital Scanner
Set the Digital Scanner On/Off Switch to ''ON".
•If no operation is performed for more than 25 seconds, the scanner will automatically switch over to the power-saving standby condition and the lamp wilt go off. (In this case, if bar codes have already been read but not yet transmitted to the VTR, the data will be cancelled.)
•When the Digital Scanner On/Off Switch is set to “ON" but the lamp is not lit, set the switch to “OFF" and then to
“ON” again.
Tracing the Gar Codes
(§) Place the Digital Scanner vertically on the Small Box.
(§) Trace the bar code quickly in the direction of the arrow.
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Cleaning Brush for the Digital Scanner
If the sensor in the tip of the Digital Scanner becomes clogged with dirt, it may become impossible to read the bar codes. Clean the tip from time to time with the supplied brush as illustrated below. Keep this brush in the storage case of the Digital Scanner.
'Cleaning Brush
•Move the brush several times over the tip so that the hair enters the hole.
•Treat the Programming Sheet with care. If the sheet gets dirty or scratched, the bar code reading may become impossible.
•Protect the Digital Scanner from strong shocks and vibration. Keep it away from water and places with high temperature and humidity.
•If the bar code is traced slowly, it cannot be read correctly.
•When there is no "Beep" sound, the reading of the bar code is incomplete. Trace the bar code again.
•When using the Programming Sheet, put it on flat surface. Reading the bar codes while holding it in your hand or bending it, may result in incorrect operation.
•Do not deviate from the bar code, nor stop tracing halfway.
•Do not slant the scanner to trace the bar code.
Power Source for the Remote Controller (Digital Scanner)
■ The Remote Controller is powered by two lEC “R6" (Digital Scanner: 4 lEC ‘‘R03") size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year, however, it depends on the frequency of use. Inspect and if necessary, replace
the batteries once a year.
CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT
•Load the new batteries with their polarities (0 and 0)
aligned correctly.
•Do not apply heat to batteries, or interna! short-circuit may occur.
•If you do not intend to use the Remote Controller or Digital Scanner for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool and dry place.
•Remove spent batteries immediately and dispose of them.
•Do not use an old and a new batteries together. (Also never use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.)
Load the batteries as follows:
O Remove the battery compartment lid.
© Place the batteries in the battery compartment as
indicated inside the battery compartment.
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•The infra-red beam should be transmitted directly at the Infra-red Remote Control Receiver on the front of the VTR.
•Direct sunlight may interfere with the beam.
•The lightsensing angle of the Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window In the VTR is about 60“.
•The unit should be used within a range of about 7 meters from the front of the VTR.
Recommendation
To save battery power, make sure to set the Digital Scanner
On/Off Switch to "OFF" after using the Digital Scanner. When the batteries are exhausted, the bar code reading can no longer be performed.
INSTALLATION
TUNING THE TV SET TO THE
VIDEO PLAYBACK CHANNEL
Connection to a TV Set
NV-G40A: FOR YOUR SAFETY
Install ant external aerial to AS 1417.1.
Used to attenuate the reception of the VHF and/or UHF
aerial signals. If the reception is normal, set to “HIGH”. If the signal is strong {stripes appear in the upper part of the picture), set to “LOW”.
Video Playback Channel Selector [NV-G40A, EA}
This switch is used to select the Video Playback channel
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TEST
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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.
(FRONT SIDE)
VTR
O Connect the external aerial to the RF Input Socket of
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.
o Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Mains Socket of
the VTR to the mains outlet.
0 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.
•The corresponding indicator lights up.
0 Set the VTR/TV Selector to “VTR",
(FRONT PANEL)
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•VTR Indicator will appear in the Multi-Function Display.
Set the Test Signal Switch to “ON".
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Tune the selected programme position (channel) of the
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TV set to the VHF channel shown below for your model. Confirm on the TV set that the received test pattern is as shown below. NV-G40A VHF channel 0 or 1‘ NV-G40EA VHF channel 2 or 3
*NV-G40A only
In some areas channel
0 may be used by local TV station. In this case switch to channel 1.
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0 Set the Test Signal Switch to “OFF'. Your TV is now
ready to receive the RF output signal from the VTR.
0 To check, play back a pre-recorded tape and readjust
fine tuning of TV if nec^s^ry.
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