Panasonic NV-HD 630 User Manual
Paiasonic
Video Cassette Recorder
NV-HD630
Operating Instructions
Series
G'CODE®
VQT8153
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PAL NTSC
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this
product, please read these instructions completely.
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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette
Recorder.
We strongiy suggest that you carefuily study the Operating
Instructions before attempting to operate the VCR, and
that you note the listed precautions.
G-Code Programming System
Programming is now easier than ever; simply enter the GCode number found in the programme scheduling pages of
newspapers and magazines.
• G-COOE is a registered trademark of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The G-CODE system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
Plug in Auto Tuning (NV-HD630EA only)
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Aerial
Setting image illustration
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0 Connect the
mains lead.
Press “POWER (!>/]
button.
All broadcasting stations that can be received in the area
are automatically tuned and stored in memory.
^ Do not turn off the VCR halfway. (See page 12.)
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Plug In Auto
Tuning is
completed.
Contents
As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it
in well ventilated place; do not install this
equipment in a confined space such as a book
case or similar unit.
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.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
NV-HD630A: Australian model
NV-HD630EA: New Zealand model
Controls and Connection Sockets
Infra-red Remote Controller
Remote Controller Setup
Connections
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Tuning the TV to your VCR
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Storing TV Broadcasts In your VCR.............
Setting the Remote Controller
for Operation of your TV
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Language Setting of the On Screen Display
Setting the Clock of your VCR.....................
Preparations for G-Code Programming
Settings Using the On Screen Display
•Option Setting......................................................
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Playback.................................
Manual Recording
•One-Touch Recording (OTR)
Timer Recording
•4-Key Programming................
•G-Code Programming
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Search Functions.................
•Programme List Search
•VHS Index Search System.
• Intro-Jet Scan.........................
Making a copy
•Copying
Other Functions
•Child Lock Function
•NTSC Playback
•Other Automatic Functions.
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Usage Precautions
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Specifications............................................ Back Cover
HControls and Connection Sockets
This section describes in detail the function of each button, switch and connection socket.
Set VCR—TV switch to VCR for using
POWER Cb and the \/ and buttons.
FRONT
1 POWER Cb/1 (POWER 6)
Press to switch the VCR from on to standby mode or
vice versa. In standby mode, the VCR is still connected
to the mains.
Set VCR—TV switch to VCR for using POWER (!) of
remote controller.
2 A EJECT
Ejects a video cassette.
3 Cassette Compartment
Insert a video cassette here.
4 REW (REWIND) «
In the stop mode;
In the playback mode:
In the rewind mode:
“<K]" is lit.
5 SEARCH
Searches a recorded programme using the programme
list search after timer recording and using the intro-jet
scan functions.
Rewinds the tape.
Searches back.
Obtains high speed picture.
6 FF (FAST FORWARD)
In the stop mode: Fast forwards the tape.
In the playback mode: Searches forward,
in the fast forward mode: Obtains high speed picture,
is lit.
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7 VIDEO (N (AV2)
Connects a video cable from a movie camera or another
unit.
8 AUDIO IN (AV2)
Connects an audio cable from a movie camera or
another unit.
9 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver Window
10 CVC (Crystal View Control) Indicator
This indicator is lit when the VCR is on.
11 Dispiay
12
Selects the required programme position (TV station) of
the VCR.
For tracking adjustment and vertical locking adjustment.
•For manual tracking adjustment
The V and ^ buttons are used to adjust the tracking
when, for example, noise bars on the picture during
normal playback are better removed manually than by
automatic digital tracking control. To return to automatic
digital tracking control, press both buttons together.
• For slow tracking adjustment
When noise bars appear during still or slow playback,
switch over to slow playback and adjust with the s/ or
button to reduce the noise bars.
• For vertical locking adjustment
Use the v and /n buttons to minimize any vertical
jitter during still picture playback.
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17 VIDEO IN (AVI) ^
Connects a video cable from a movie camera or another qq
unit.
18 VIDEO OUT
Connects a video cable to a TV or another unit.
19 RFIN
Connects the external aerial.
20 AC IN-
Connects the main power supply.
21 AUDIO IN (AVI)
Connects an audio cable from a movie camera or
another unit.
22 AUDIO OUT
Connects an audio cable to a TV or another unit.
23 RF OUT
Connects the aerial terminal on a TV.
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Set VCR/TV switch to VCR for using the V and
buttons of remote controller.
13 • REC/OTR
Starts recording.
For One-Touch Recording (OTR).
14 TIMER REC El
Turns the timer recording function on and off.
El is lit or not lit.
Once you operate the timer recording function, normal
VCR operation is not possible unless you press this
button again and release the VCR from the timer
recording standby mode.
15 STOP ■ (0)
Stops playback or recording.
Ejects the video cassette.
16 PLAY/OFF El ►
Starts playback. “O" is tit.
For the Play-Off Timer function.
infra-red Remote Controller
The remote control unit tor this VCR is a universal remote
controller. As such, some of its buttons are not used to
operate this VCR.
VCR OPERATION
Set VCR/TV switch to VCR for using the
numeric buttons and the G-CODE button.
3 0SD
For the On Screen Display Function.
4 RESET
Resets the tape counter (elapsed time) to ‘‘0:00.00^
•The tape counter is automatically reset to "0:00.00"
when a video cassette is inserted
5 ll/►(PAUSE/SLOW)
During playback:
•By pressing: Stiti picture. “ OD" 'S
•By pressing for 2 seconds or more;
Slow pia>tiack." 0>" is lit.
During recording: Interrupts recording.
6 On Screen Display Menu Operation Buttons
MENU:
Makes the on screen display main menu appear on the
TV screen.
ENTER:
Confirms the selection, or stores.
O:
Makes selections from the on screen display.
•These buttons can also be used for playback, stop,
rewind and fast forward mode.
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Infra-red Transmitter
Numeric Buttons
Selects programme positions (1-99) of the VCR.
•Ensure that VCR—TV switch is set to VCR.
9: ©
7 Timer Recording Operation Buttons
CH, DATE, ON, OFF:
Programmes a timer recording.
PROG./CHECK:
Sets and checks timer programmes.
CANCEL:
Cancels the settings made for timer recording.
SPEED:
Selects the desired tape speed for recording.
SP gives the best picture quality.
LP (EP) gives the longest recording time.
•The indicator (SP, LP or EP) corresponding to the
selected tape speed now appears on the VCR display
or on screen display.
LP: This appears when PAUMESECAM signals are
input or output.
EP:This appears when NTSC signals are input or
output.
TIMER REC Et:
Turns the timer recording function on and oft.
[9 is lit or not lit.
Once you operate the timer recording function, norma!
VCR operation is not possible unless you press this
button again and release the VCR from the timer
recording standby mode.
19: © — ©—'©
Programmes G-Code numbers.
•Ensure that VCR—TV switch is set to VCR.
8 AUDIO OUT
This button is not used to operate this VCR.
CD
9 No function.
This button is not used to operate this VCR.
10 VCR—TV switch
VCR: Selects the VCR operation mode.
TV: Selects the TV operation mode.
11 INPUT SELECT
Selects the A1 or A2 external recording source.
12 DISPLAY
Changes the indication on the VCR display or on screen
display as follows.
pCIock-*Counter-»Remaining Tape Time—j
13 G-CODE
Used for G-Code programming.
•Ensure that VCR—TV switch is set to VCR.
14 INDEX
Used for the index search kjnction.
15 REC«
Starts recording.
16 Child Lock Function Buttons
ENTER, OFF (+):
Deactivates all buttons on the VCR and the remote
control by holding down ENTER and OFF (+)
simultaneously until the "X hold” indication appears in
the VCR display.
17 REPEAT
For the repeat playback function.
18 >(PLAY)
Starts pfaybadt. is lit.
For the repeat playback function.
19 VCR/TV
This button is not used to operate this VCR.
TV OPERATION
Set VCR—TV switch to TV for using POWER the v
and y\ buttons and the numeric buttons.
20 POWER Ci)
Press to switch the TV from on to standby mode or vice
versa. In standby mode, the TV is still connected to the
mains.
•With some TV models, it may only be possible to
switch the TV to the standby mode using this button.
In this case, use AV or the v/ and /s, buttons to
switch the TV on.
•Ensure that VCR—TV switch is set to TV.
21 Numeric Buttons
Selects programme positions (1-99) of the TV.
•Ensure that VCR—TV switch is set to TV,
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22 AV
Selects TV input or AV input.
23
Selects the required programme position (TV station) of
the TV.
•Ensure that VCR—TV switch is set to TV.
24 VOLUME
Adjusts the volume of the TV.
Remote Controller Setup
Installing the Batteries
1 To remove the cover, slide it in the direction of the arrow
while pressing down.
2 Load the batteries with their polarity (© and ©) aligned
correctly.
If the Sliding Cover of the Remote Controller becomes Detached
If the sliding cover of remote controller becomes detached
by mistake, fit it securely in place by putting it on top of the
remote controller and pushing it down until it clicks into
position, as shown in the figure below.
• It is not possible to fit the sliding cover in place by pushing
it from the bottom end of the remote controller.
Do not attempt to do this.
3 Slide the cover back on.
Power Source for the Remote Controller
The remote controller is powered by 2 “AA", "UM3" or
'*R6’' size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one
year, although this depends on the frequency of use.
Precautions for Battery Replacement
• Load the new batteries with their polarity (© and ©)
aligned correctly.
• Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an 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 battery together, and never
use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Connections
This section shows you how to connect the
VCR to an aerial, TV, etc*
When the VCR is turned on after unpacking
and connecting the aeriai cable and the
mains lead, Plug in Auto Tuning starts
automatically.
(NV-HD630EA only)
Basic Connections
The following connections are required to
record and play back the video cassette
through the TV.
To mains supply
Aerial (Not supplied)
TV Set (Not supplied)
1
cc
Connection to a TV using the AudioA/ideo Input Sockets
Aerial (Not supplied)
Set the RF output channel of the VCR to
“—" (RF OFF) when the VCR is connected
to the TV via the AUDIO VIDEO cable.
Aerial Connector
To mains supply
Connection to a Stereo Amplifier
TV Set (Not supplied)
Tuning the TV to your VCR
The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial
cable on channel AU28-69, or NZ21-69.
It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the
same way that you watch TV broadcasts.
If you have connected the VCR to the TV through the video
and audio input sockets, then you do not need to follow the
procedure below.
When the VCR Is turned on after unpacking and
connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Plug in
Auto Tuning starts automatically.
(NV-HD630EA only)
Notes:
• It tfie VCR is turned on with the aerial not connected, all
channels are skipped. Therefore, firmly connect the aerial
and then turn the VCR off and on again to execute Auto
Tuning.
Operations
1
POWER
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For NV-HD630A
For NV-HD630EA
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On Screen Display
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CQtiPLETBk
• When Auto Tuning is cancelled halfway, Auto Tuning is not
executed even if the VCR is turned off and then turned on
again. In this case, see page 12 ‘To restart Plug in Auto
Tuning". (NV-HD630EAonly)
Turn on the TV and the VCR.
Set the TV to an unused position which you
wish to use for your video playback.
For NV-HD630A
•Tune the TV until the TV programme screen appears.
(Please refer to the TV manufacturers operating
instructions regarding tuning.)
For NV-HD630EA
•Tune the TV until the display shown on the left appears on
the screen. (Please refer to the TV manufacturers
operating instructions regarding tuning.)
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(During Plug in Auto Tuning) (After Plug in Auto Tuning)
Press MENU.
•This operation is not necessary for NV-HD630A.
To Change the RF output Channel
In some rare cases after tuning the TV to your VCR,
interference may be visible on the picture. To get rid of this
interference, you can manually adjust the RF output channel
a few channels up and down from the current setting. The
procedure is described below.
Operations
1 Hold down MENU for 5 seconds or more.
• The VCR display changes as shown below and the
VCR picture on the TV displays this pattern.
Example for
NV-HD630A
I L 3
III J
2 Enter the desired channel number (AU28-69, NZ21-69) by
using the numeric buttons or the V' and buttons.
> Ensure that VCR—TV switch is set to VCR.
Example for
NV-HD630EA
1 L 3 0
III 3 u
t Set the RF output channel of the VCR to “—" (RF
OFF) when the VCR is connected to tiie TV via the
AUDIO VIDEO cable.
Press the v and buttons to display “—".
For NV-HD630A
-+28*- -^69«-
(RF OFF)
Example:
28: 0-^0 —@
] C
For NV-HD630EA
*21 69«-
(RF OFF)
N/
3 Press MENU to finish the setting mode.
4 Retune your TV to the new RF channel for the VCR.
Note:
Even if the RF output channel has been changed, it is not
necessary to perform Auto Tuning.
storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR
The VCR is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normai TV)
and can be preset to receive up to 99 TV broadcast stations.
Pre-programmed TV
Channels
(NV-HD630A oniy)
The local TV broadcast channels 2,7,9,10 and 28
are factory-preset in this VCR.
That Is, if you can receive television broadcasts on VHP
channels 2, 7, 9,10 and UHF channel 28, these are already
tuned on the programme positions with the matching
numbers. However, it is possible to cancel these settings
and tune the local TV broadcast channels to any desired
programme position.
For alternative settings and tuning of additional TV
broadcast channels, follow the Tuning Operations.
Plug in Auto Tuning
(NV-HD630EA only)
When the VCR is turned on after connecting the aerial cable
and the mains lead, Auto Tuning starts.
On Screen Display
AUTOTUNINO
IN PROGRESS,
PLEAKWAir.
Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to
UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned programme
position.
• If you turn the VCR off during Auto Tuning, Auto Tuning
will stop halfway.
• If the VCR starts playback during Auto Tuning, Auto
Tuning will stop halfway.
To Cancel Auto Tuning Mid-Operation;
Press MENU during Auto Tuning. Auto Tuning is cancelled.
To restart Plug In Auto Tuning;
If Auto Tuning Is cancelled by pressing MENU:
1 Press A EJECT and remove the video cassette.
2 Keep the v and /s buttons on the VCR pressed
simultaneously for 3 seconds or more during the VCR
on.
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•The channel displayed on the VCR display disappears
for a moment then changes to 1.
Display Symbol
► Disappears -* 1
3 Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.
4 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.
• Auto Tuning commences.
If Auto Tuning stops halfway by turning the VCR off,
playback or a power failure:
1 Disconnect the mains lead and ttien reconnect it.
2 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.
• Auto Tuning commences.
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