Panasonic NV-G45 User Manual
Operating
Instructions
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Video Cassette Recorder
NV-G45 Series
PAL
Panasonic
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
VQT2570
CONTENTS
Page
3 FEATURES
4 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
6 INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER AND DIGITAL
SCANNER
8 INSTALLATION, TUNING THE TV SET TO THE
VIDEO PLAYBACK CHANNEL
9 SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENT TIME
10 SETTING THE TUNER IN THE VTR
12 THE VIDEO CASSETTE
13 PLAYBACK
16 RECORDING FROM A TV BROADCAST SIGNAL
17 SUPER OTR FUNCTION
(ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING)
18 TIMER RECORDING
23 TIME SEARCH
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IMPORTANT
Your attention is drawn to the fact that
recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs
or other published or broadcast material
may infringe copyright laws.
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WARNING
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TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NV-G45A: Australian model NV-G45EA: New Zealand model
FOR YOUR SAFETY
■ DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
is the safety information.
24 CAMERA RECORDING
25 DUBBING (COPYING)
26 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
28 CAUTIONS
29 SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
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 8 timer recordings is possible up to one month in
advance.
Auto Operation
The extremely convenient Auto Operation functions of this
VTR include Auto Start and Auto Play when a recorded
cassette is inserted, Auto Eject which indicates that an
inserted cassette is not suitable for recording, VTR-Off
Eject for ejecting a cassette even with the VTR off, and Auto
Rewind at the end of a tape. If the VTR On/Off Switch is
pressed during the rewind mode including Auto Rewind, the
VTR will eject the cassette and turn itself off when
rewinding is completed.
Super OTR Function (One-Touch Timer Recording)
This convenient function makes it possible to easily
programme the VTR for recording of TV programmes with
immediate start or with start within 24 hours by precisely
setting the starting time and ending time to the desired
minute. When the recording ends, the VTR will automatical
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ly turn itself off.
Time Search
It is possible to locate the desired scene directly by inputting
the hour, minute and second of that scene.
Super Still, Super Still Advance and Double Super
Fine Slow Playback
Super Still, Super Still Advance and Double Super Fine
Slow Playback are possible with superb picture quality free
from noise and jitter.
Slim Design and Front Loading System
This highly functional design allows loading the video
cassette from the front, thus minimizing the space required
for the placement.
Multi-Function Display
Whenever an operation button is pressed, the activated
function is immediately indicated on this easy-to-see
display. It shows you at a glance, in what operation mode
the VTR is functioning.
Picture Sharpness Control
With this control, the contours of the playback picture can
be made sharper or softer.
HQ (High Quality) Picture System
Video recorders carrying the HQ symbol mark feature the
new VHS High Quality Picture System. This system
assures complete compatibility with VTRs that use the
conventional VHS system.
Lap Time Counter
The new Lap Time Counter is a great improvement over the
approximate counter systems of conventional VTRs. It
gives you an exact reading of the elapsed tape time in
hours, minutes and seconds, and makes it easy to calculate
the tape time left on a cassette.
Infra-red Remote Controller
The Infra-red Remote Controller unit allows operation of
various functions from the comfort of your favourite viewing
position.
Digital Scanner
This Digital Scanner makes it posible to programme timer
recordings by tracing the corresponding bar codes on the
supplied Programming Sheet. The traced programming
data can be confirmed on the built-in Bar Code Reader
Display before they are transmitted to the VTR at the push
of a button.
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
FRONT
No. Description Page
Q Eject Button (^)
@ Rewind ◄◄/Review©Button
^ Play Button (►)
O Fast Forward ►►/Cue © Button 13
0 Stop Button (■) 14
O Pause/Still Button (11)
O Record Button (•)
@ Reset Button
@ Memory/Search Lock Button
(0 VTR/TV Selector 8 0 Tracking Control
Channel Selection Up and Down Buttons 10
OTR On Buttons
OTR Off Buttons
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16
13
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17
17
No. Description
d) Multi-Function Display
Infra-red Remote Control Receiver Window 6
Timer Controls
^ Clock Button
0 Tuner Set-up Controls
0 Cassette Compartment 12
0 Edit Switch
0 Picture Sharpness Control
0 Slow Tracki ng Contro I 15
0 VTR On/Off Switch with Indicator 8
0 Cassette-in Indicator 12
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(T) Tape Running Display
Double Speed Indicator 15
(3) Memory Indicator
(4) Tape Counter Mode Indicator
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No. Description
O Audio Input Socket
0 Video Input Socket
0 Audio Output Socket
0 Video Output Socket
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(5) Search Lock Indicator
@ Lap Time Counter Display
13
13
(J) Timer Programme Number
(8) Timer Recording Indicator
OTR Indicator
@ Clock Display
^ Date Display 9
Channel Display
@ VTR Mode Indicator
@ Recording Indicator
18
17
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16
0 RF Input Socket
0 RF Signal Level Switch
9
0 AC Mains Lead Socket
0 Video Playback Channel Selector
0 RF Output Socket
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0 Test Signal Switch
0 Synchro Edit Socket
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INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER AND DIGITAL SCANNER
Part Number: VEQ0685
O VTR On/Off Button
^ Memory/Search Lock Button
© Reset Button
^ Programme Position (Channel) Selector Buttons
select channel
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11-32
for example 32
If more than 5 seconds pass between the first, second and
third push, the channel will not be changed normally.
0 Record Buttons (•)
0 Pause/Still Button (II)
0 Rewind ^^/Review @ Button
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0 Slow Buttons
0 Reverse Play Button
Double Speed Playback Button (x2)
<D Fast Forward ^> / C u e @ Button
Play Button (^)
0 Still Advance Button (!!►)
<D Stop Button (■)
Time Search Button
<D +/- Button
<D VTR/TV Selector
(T)
Transmit Button
Bar Code Reading Section
@ Digital Scanner On/Off Switch
@ Bar Code Reader Display
0 Date Display
© Start Time Display
e End Time Display
O Channel Display
0 Check Indicator
@ Transmitting Section
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 wiil automaticaliy switch over to the power-saving
standby condition and the iamp wili go off. (in this case, if
bar codes have already been read but not yet transmitted
to the VTR, the data will be cancelled.)
•When the Digital Scanner On/Off Switch is set to “ON”
but the lamp is not lit, set the switch to “OFF” and then to
“ON” again.
Tracing the Bar Codes
@ Place the digital Scanner vertically on the Small Box.
(§) Trace the bar code quickly in the direction of the arrow.
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.
Power Source for the Remote Controller (Digital Scanner)
■ The Remote Controller is powered by two lEC “R6”
(Digital Scanner: 4 lEC “R03”) size batteries. The life of
the batteries is about one year, however, it depends on
the frequency of use. Inspect and if necessary, replace
the batteries once a year.
CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT
•Load the new batteries with their polarities (© and 0)
aligned correctly.
•Do not apply heat to batteries, or internal short-circuit may
occur.
•If you do not intend to use the Remote Controller or Digital
Scanner for a long period of time, remove the batteries
and store them in a cool and dry place.
•Remove spent batteries immediately and dispose of them.
•Do not use an old and a new batteries together. (Also
never use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.)
Load the batteries as follows;
O Remove the battery compartment lid.
Cleaning Brush
•Move the brush several times over the
tip so that the hair enters the hole.
•Treat the Programming Sheet with care. If the sheet
gets dirty or scratched, the bar code reading may
become impossible.
•Protect the Digital Scanner from strong shocks and
vibration. Keep it away from water and places with
high temperature and humidity.
•If the bar code is traced slowly, it cannot be read
correctly.
•When there is no “Beep” sound, the reading of the
bar code is incomplete. Trace the bar code again,
•When using the Programming Sheet, put it on flat
surface. Reading the bar codes while holding it in
your hand or bending it, may result in incorrect
operation.
•Do not deviate from the bar code, nor stop tracing
halfway.
•Do not slant the scanner to trace the bar code.
o Place two batteries in the battery compartment as
indicated inside the battery compartment.
Note:
•The infra-red beam should be transmitted directly at the
Infra-red Remote Control Receiver on the front of the
VTR.
•Direct sunlight may interfere with the beam.
•The lightsensing angle of the Infra-red Remote Control
Receiver window in the VTR is about 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
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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Video Playback Channel Selector
This switch is used to select the Video Playback channel
which is not occupied with any TV station. [NV-G45A: 0 or
1; NV-G45EA: 2 or 3].
Connection to a TV Set
O Connect the external aerial to the RF Input Socket on
the VTR.
@ Connect the aerial terminal on your TV set to the RF
Output Socket on the VTR with the supplied DIN-DIN
Coaxial Cable.
o Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Mains Socket of
the VTR to the mains outlet.
Video Playback Channel
O Turn the TV set on.
^ Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR On.
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(FRONT SIDE)
VTR
RF Signal Level Switch:
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”.
Q Set the Test Signal Switch to “On”.
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TEST
SIGNAL
Tune the selected programme position (channel) of the
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-G45A VHF channel 0 or 1*
NV-G45EA VHF channel 2 or 3
NV-G45A only
’In some areas chan
nel 0 may be used
by local TV station.
In this case switch to
channel 1.
•The corresponding indicator lights up.
0 Set the VTR/TV Selector Switch to “VTR”.
(FRONTSIDE)
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►VTR Mode Indicator will appear in the Multi-Function
Display.
VTR/TV
^ 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
0 To check, play back pre-recorded tape and readjust
Fine Tuning of TV if necessary.
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SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENT TIME
The built-in digital clock employs the 24-hour system.
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CLOCK PROG NEXT
For Example: Set the clock for Sunday, October 10,
1999,9:10.
•Connect the VTR to the mains outlet.
•Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR On.
O When connecting this VTR to the mains or after a long
power failure, both the date and time indications flash.
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CLOCK
Press the Clock Button when the present time be
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At every push of the Next Button, the flashing indication
changes in the following order.
YEAR^ MONTH-^ DATE^ HOUR^MINUTE
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The timer back-up system maintains the clock
operation for about 60 minutes in case of a power
failure. However, it takes more than 60 minutes for
the back-up circuit to become operational, after the
VTR is 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 will flash
to warn you.
•During date setting, the corresponding day is
simultaneously set.
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0 Press the Next Button.
SETTING THE TUNER IN THE VTR
The tuner in the VTR makes it possible to receive TV
broadcasts and to record these programmes without having
to turn on the TV set.
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Preparation
•Turn the TV set on and select the programme position
(channel) which you have tuned to the video playback
channel.
•Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR on.
•Press the VTR/TV Selector to “VTR” position.
Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.
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The indication on the Multi-Function Display changes
from the clock indication to the position indication.
Press the Channel Up or Down Button to select a
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programme position (channel) which you want to tune
to a TV station.
@ Press the Band/AFC Button to select the “I”, “HT’ or
“U” position.
O Press the or Button until the picture of the
desired station on your TV is satisfactory.
•If the (+) or (-) Button is pressed while pressing the
Next Button, the stations will change more quickly.
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(The position indication
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•The tuned station is automatically memorized.
Repeat steps 0-0 for each channel you want to tune to a
station.
^ Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.
The indication on the Multi-Function Display changes
to the clock indication.
^ Display of the programme positions 1-32 ^
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Indication of the
selected TV band
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NV-G45A 0-5
NV-G45EA 1-3
The tuner in the VTR can be preset with up to 32 stations.
Selection of the
programme position
VHF UHF
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4-11
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