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Video Cassette Recorder

NV-HD650

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PAL NTSC 4,43

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,

please read these instructions completely.

Dear Customer

May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing
this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder.

We would particularly advise that you carefully study the
Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit
and that you note the listed precautions.

G-Code Programming System

Programming is now easier than ever; simply enter the
G-Code number provided in the programme schedule
column carried by newspapers and magazines.

•G'Code is a trademark applied for by Gemstar
Development Corp. G-Code system is manufactured
under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Al Crystal View Control

Al circuit for automatic tape calibration and optimizing of
playback characteristics.
During playback the contrast of tapes recorded with good
level is automatically optimized.

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.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

NV-HD650A: Australian model
NV-HD650EA: 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.

Contents

Controls and Connection Sockets
Infra-red Remote Controller

Connections

Tuning the TV to your VTR ..................................... 9

Setting the Remote Controller for Operation

of your TV

Language Setting of On Screen Display

Setting the Clock of the VTR .................................. 13

Storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR
Preparations for G-Code Programming
Settings Using On Screen Display

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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.

Playback

Manual Recording..................................................... 22

Timer Recording ....................................................... 24

•G* *Code Programming ............................................ 26

Editing ....................................................................... 27

•Assembly Editing ...................................................... 27

• insert Editing ............................................................ 28

•Audio Dubbing........................................................... 29

Other Functions........................................................ 30

Before Requesting Service

Precautions............................................................... 36

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Specifications...................................................................... 37

Controls and Connection Sockets

This gives a detailed explanation of the function of each button, switch and connection socket.

vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still connected
to the mains.

0 EJECT

To eject a video cassette.

0 Cassette Compartment

Insert a video cassette here.

o

To select the required programme position (TV

station).

© REC

To start a recording.

© PAUSE/STILL

in the stop mode: Still picture (Jog/Shuttle mode).

During playback: Still picture (Jog/Shuttle mode).
During recording; To interrupt recording,

O STOP

To stop any playback or recording.

© Shuttle Ring

In the stop mode: To rewind or fast forward the tape.

In the playback mode:

To search picture backward or
forward.

In the still playback mode:

To adjust playback speed backward
or forward.

In the rewind or fast forward mode:

To obtain high speed picture.

® PLAY

To start playback. “O” is lit.

For the repeat playback function.

0 SYNC, EDIT

To connect a movie camera or another VTR equipped
with synchronized editing capability.

0 VIDEO IN (AV2)

To connect the video cable to a movie camera or to

another VTR.

0 AUDIO IN (AV2)

To connect the audio cable to a movie camera or to
another VTR.

0 MIC

To connect a microphone for recording. Once
connected, this socket has priority.

0 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver Window 0 Display

0 CVC Indicator

When the CVC function is on, this indicator is lit.

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CVC {Crystal View Control)

ON; Using the CVC function, playback and

recording are performed in the state which
achieves optimum picture quality in light of
characteristics of a tape.

•The CVC indicator is lit.

•This control should normally be left in the ON
position.

OFF; Turn off the CVC function.

•The CVC indicator is not lit.

•With certain tapes, the OFF position may
result in a better picture.

0 TIMER REC

To turn the timer recording function on and off.
H is lit or not lit.
Once operating timer recording function, the normal
VTR operation is not possible unless this button is set
to off.

0 AUDIO DUB

To set up the VTR for audio dubbing.
A,DUB is appeared on screen display.

0 INSERT

To set up the VTR for insert editing.

INSERT is appeared on screen display.

© NTSC SELECT

Set according to the colour TV system.
NTSC P,8.: When receiving PAL signals.

For TV’s that can only receive PAL
signals.

4.43: When receiving NTSC 4.43 signals.
For TV’s that can receive NTSC 4.43
signals.

© COUNTER RESET

T0 reset 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.

© RFIN

To connect to the external aerial.

© VIDEO IN (AV1)

To connect a video cable from a Movie Camera or
another video recorder.

© VIDEO OUT

To connect a video cable to a TV or another video

recorder.

@ TEST SIGNAL (NV-HD650A only)

The test signal is transmitted on channel AU37.

© ACIN-

T0 connect to the main power supply.

© CH ADJ. (NV-HD650A only)

To adjust the RF transmitting channel AU31 -43.

© RFOUT

To connect to the aerial terminal on a TV set.

© AUDIO IN (AVI)

To connect an audio cable from a Movie Camera or

another video recorder.

Controls and Connection Sockets

© AUDIO OUT

To connect an audio cable to a TV or another video
recorder.

© EDIT

By connecting the optional Editing Controller

(VW-EC300E/VW-EC31OE) to this socket, such
editing functions as Assemble Editing, Insert Editing
and Audio Dubbing can be performed more quickly

and efficiently between two VTRs or between a VTR
and a movie camera.

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Video Playback Channel Selector
(NV-HD650EA only)

To select the video playback channel.

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Infra-red Remote Controller

POWER (TV)

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 standby mode using this button.

In this case, use TV/AV or s/ /\ (TV) to switch the
TV on.

TV/AV

To select the TV input.

POWER (VTR)

To switch the VTR from on to standby mode or vice

versa, in standby mode, the VTR is still connected to

the mains.

OSD

For the On Screen Display Function.

REW (REWIND)

In the stop mode; To rewind the tape
In the playback mode: To search backward
In the rewind mode: To obtain high speed picture

is lit.

PLAY

To start playback. “O" is lit.

For the repeat playback function,

PAUSE/STILL

During playback: Still picture.
During recording: To interrupt recording.

To start a recording.

• Press both buttons simultaneously.

9 V/N(VTR)

To select the required programme position (TV station)
of the VTR.

10 TRACKING/V-LOCK

For manual tracking adjustment
The + and - buttons are used to adjust the tracking
when, for example, noise bars on the picture are better
removed manually than by the automatic digital
tracking control. After making a manual adjustment,
press both buttons together to return to automatic
digital tracking control.

For slow tracking adjustment
When noise bars appear during Still or Slow playback,
switch over to slow playback and adjust with the + or

- Button to reduce the noise bars.
For vertical locking adjustment

Use the + and - buttons to minimize any vertical jitter
during still-picture playback.

11 SLOW

For the slow motion playback function, is lit.

12 FF (FAST FORWARD)

In the stop mode: To fast forward the tape
In the playback mode: To search forward
In the fast forward mode: To obtain high speed picture
“!>!>’’ is lit.

13 STOP

To stop any playback or recording.

14 INDEX

For the index search function.

15 \//\(TV)

To select the required programme position {TV station)

of the TV,

16 VOLUME

To adjust the volume of the TV.

17 Infra-red Transmitter

18 s/ /\

To programme a timer recording.

19 DATE

To programme a timer recording.

20 DISPLAY

To change the indication on the VTR Display.

p^Clock^Counter-^Remaining Tape Time —|

21 RESET

To reset 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.

22 PROG

To set and check timer programmes.

23 ZERO STOP

For the zero stop function.

24 CANCEL

To cancel the settings made for a timer recording.

25 INPUT SELECT

To select the A1 or A2 external recording source.

26 VTR/TV

To select the VTR mode or TV mode.
(NV-HD650A: No function.)

27 SPEED

To select the tape speed desired for recording.
SP gives the best picture quality.
LP gives the longest recording time.

28 TV SELECT

To set the remote controller for operation of the TV.

29 MENU

To make OSD menu appear on the TV screen.

30 ENTER

To confirm the selection, or to store.

31 A ▼

To make selections from On Screen Display.

32 Programme Position Selector Buttons

•To select the programme positions (1-99).

Infra-red Remote Controller

34 TIMER REC

To turn the timer recording function on and off.
[3 is lit or not lit,
Once operating timer recording function, the norma!
VTR operation is not possible unless this button is set
to off.

35 AUDIO OUT

To select the desired sound mode.
At the every push of this button, the audio output mode
changes as follows,

»Stereo->Left—»-Right^Norma! audio track-

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The Left (L) and Right (P) Indicators show which sound

mode is selected in the following way.

Stereo; Both the Left (L) and Right (R) Indicators

appear.

Left: The Left (L) Indicator appears.

Right: The Right (R) Indicator appears.

Normal: Both the Left (L) and Right (R) Indicators

don’t appear.

36 OFF

To programme a timer recording.

37 ON

To programme a timer recording.

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.

Installing the Batteries

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• To programme a G-Code number.

33 G-Code

For the G-Code programming.

Connections

This tells you how to connect with an aerial, TV, etc.

Basic Connections

The following connections are required to record and play
back the VTR through TV set:

Aerial TV Set (Not supplied)

Connection to a TV Set with the Audio/Video Input Sockets

Aerial

TV Set (Not supplied)

Tuning the TV to your VTR

NV-HD650A

1,3

Connections

Tuning the TV to your VTR

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same way that you watch TV broadcasts.
If you have connected the VTR to the TV through the video

and audio sockets then you do not need to follow the
procedure mentioned below.

Operations

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TEST

SIGNAL

TEST

SIGNAL

Turn on the TV and VTR.

To generate a test pattern, set TEST
SIGNAL to ON.

Set the TV to an unused position which you
wish to use for your video playback.

Set TEST SIGNAL to OFF.

Note:

The test signal is transmitted on video channel AU37. If you

are encountering interference from a TV broadcast on this
video channel, you may readjust to another free channel
(AU31 -43) by using the CH ADJ. screw which is located on
the rear of the VTR.

Please note that if the CH ADJ. screw is used then you will
have to retune your TV to the test signal as in item 2 to 4
above.

NV-HD650EA

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Select the channel or AV,

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 VTR to the TV through the
video and audio input sockets then you do not need to

foliow the procedure mentioned below. Instead, simply
select AV mode on the television.

Operations Display Symbol

TV

1

POWER

POWER

VTtVTV

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Turn on the TV and VTR.

Select the VTR mode.

Select the video playback channel which is
not occupied with any TV station.

H: Channels
L: Channel 2

Insert a pre-recorded cassette tape and
press PLAY.

Select a programme number on the TV set
which you wish to use as the video viewing
channel. Then tune in the TV to the picture
from the cassette tape currently playing.

Stop the playback.

Setting the Remote Controller for Operation of your TV

Tuning the TV to your VTR

Setting the Remote Controller

for Operation of your TV

You can operate some manufacturer of TVs (see following

table) using the supplied Remote Controller after this

TV Manufacturer

Panasonic/National

SONY

TOSHIBA

JVC

HITACHI

Operation Button

TV SELECT DISPLAY

O • 0

TVSEIKT ppQQ

O " ®

TV SELECT CANCEL

O * □

TV^CT RE0

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TV SELECT

O

TV SELECT

O ^ CO

TV SELECT

O

TV SELECT

O *CiD

TV SELECT

Preparation

Install the batteries in the remote controller. See page 7.

Operations

Turn on the TV.

1

Press corresponding operation button

to your TV manufacturer (see following
table) while keeping TV SELECT
pressed.

•If setting is correct, TV will be turned off

automatically.

MITSUBISHI

O " ^

TV SELECT

O

TV SELECT

SHARP

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TV SELECT

PHILIPS

NEC

SANYO

When the TV manufacturer Is Panasonic/National or MITSUBISHI;

When the TV's power is turned off in step 2 above, turn it
back on and adjust the TV’s volume using this remote

controller. The volume can be adjusted if the operation
button matches the manufacturer of TV.
If it is not possible to adjust the TV's volume, try pressing
the other operation button to match the manufacturer of TV
again until the volume can be adjusted.

Note:

Some TV models cannot be operated using this remote
controller.

O ^ CO

TV SELECT

O -CO

TV SELECT

O -eu

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Language Setting of On Screen Display

Preparations

•Confirm that the TV is on and the VTR viewing channel is
selected.

•Turn on the VTR.

• Press VTR/TV to select the VTR mode.
(NV-HD650EA only)

To View a Demonstration

1 Press MENU.

□

2 Select DEMONSTRATION.

0

O

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• During Demonstration mode, all the On Screen
Displays are displayed one after the other at about five

second intervals.

3 Press MENU to stop the Demonstration.

ENTER

OSD MENU

• LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
7UNEH PRESET
Q.COOE CH SET
OPTION
DEMONSTRATION

OSD MENU

LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
G.CODE CH SET
OPTION

• DEMOMSTRATIOK
SELECT ;QQ. ENTER

END :MENU

To select the Desired Language

Select one of the two languages displayed; English and

Russian. 1 Press MENU. On Screen Display

OBD MENU

•LANGUAGE
CLOCKSET
TUNER PRESET

□

MENU

2 Select LANGUAGE.

0

□

ENTER

0

Q-COOE CH SET
OPTION
DEMONSTRATION

: SELECT lilD.ENTER

END :MENU

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•LANGUAGE

CLOCKSET
TUNER PRESET
OPCODE ONSET
OPTION
DEMONSTHATtON

SELECT -.BD.ENTER
END :MENU

OSO MENU

□

MENU

Note:

The Menu Screen has a blue background. However, if there

is no signal input during AV1/AV2 is selected, the Menu
Screen may change to black and white when MENU is
pressed. This does not indicate a malfunction,
if this happens, either input a signal or select other
programme position.

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3 Select the desired language.

0
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4 Press MENU twice.

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MENU

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Setting the Clock of the VTR

Language Setting of

On Screen Display

Setting the Clock of the VTR

The built-in dock is used to activate the timer for automatic
recording and must be set to the correct time.

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

Preparation

•Confirm that the TV is on and the
VTR viev/ing channel is selected.

•Turn on the VTR.

• Press VTR/TV to select the VTR
mode. (NV-HD650EA only)

Operations On Screen Display

1

О

MENU

20

0

0 Set each item by pressing A or ▼ and ►.

Q

ENTER

For Example:

Date; 16th, October, 1999

Time; 20:15

OSO MSNU

•LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
TUNEH PRESET

G-CODE CH SET
OPTION

demonstration

SELECT .BD.ENTER
END ;MENU

OSD MENU

LANGUAGE

• CLOCK SET

TUNER PRESET
Q'COOECHSET
OPTION

demonstration

SELECT ;M.5NTER
END :MENU

Press MENU.

Select CLOCK SET.

Time Reset Function

If the clock is less than two minutes
slow or fast, it can easily be reset to
the proper time.

For example:

Resetting the dock to 12:00.00.

1 Select CLOCK SET from OSD

menu and press ENTER.

2 When the current clock display on

the VTR is between 11:58 to 12:01,
press MENU as soon as you hear
the 12:00.00 time signal. This
resets the time to 12:00.00.

0

0

0

4

Display Symbol

Q

MENU

Note:

The clock operates for at least 60 minutes by its backup system in the event of power
failure.

Press MENU.

•The clock will start.

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storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR

Introduction

The VTR is fitted with its own tuner (just like a norma! TV

set) and can be pre-set to receive up to 99 TV broadcast
stations.

Preparations

•Confirm that the TV is on and the VTR viewing channel is

selected.

•Turn on the VTR and select the programme position

except A1 or A2.

• Press VTR/TV to select the VTR mode.

{NV-HD650EA only)

Auto Tuning Procedure

Operations

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PRE-PROGRAMMED TV CHANNELS (NV-HD650A)

The local TV transmission channels 2, 7, 9,10 and 28
are factory-preset in this VTR. That is, if you can
receive television broadcasts on VHP channels 2, 7,
9,10 and on UHF channel 28, these are already
tuned on the programme positions with the matching
numbers.
However, it is possible to cancel these presettings
and tune the local TV broadcast channels on any
desired programme positions.
For alternative settings and tuning of additional TV
broadcasts channels, follow the Tuning Operations.

On Screen Display

OSD MENU

•tANQUAGE
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
OPCODE CH SET
OPTION
DEMONSTRATION

SELECT

:aD.EHTER

END

¡MENU

OSD MENU
LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET

• TUNER PRESET
G-CODECHSET

□

ENTER

OPTÎON
DEMONSTRATION

SELECT : as,ENTER
END ;MENU

Press MENU.

1 Select TUNER PRESET.

0

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© ©

Notes:

•The Auto Tuning is searching for TV station from VHP
minimum to UHF maximum and memorizing the data for
every programme position. The other programme
positions are skipped.

•The Auto Tuning takes seven or more minutes to
complete the search.

• If VTR is not correctly tuned by Auto Tuning, foilow the
procedure on next page.

-AUTO TUNE­SEARCH’” 1
FINE

SELECT: DO

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SEARCH J+i

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Select AUTO TUNE and
press ◄ or ►.

•When the Auto Tuning finished, On
Screen Display disappears and
programme position 1 is selected.

storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR

Manual Tuning Procedure

1 Press MENU.

2 Select TUNER PRESET by pressing

ENTER.

3 Select CH by pressing

programme position by pressing ◄ or ►,

4 Confirm that CLEAR is set to OFF.

5 Select SEARCH by pressing

A

or ▼ and then select the

A

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or T and

or ▼ and then press ►.

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• If the desired TV station is not be tuned, press ► again.

• Press MENU and repeat steps 3-5 for each
programme position you want to tune to a station.

6 Press MENU three times,

Channel Plan

VHF
NV-HD650A 0-12
NV-HD650EA 1-11

NV-HD650A;

Broadcast TV Channel Position tuned on VTR

2 ABC

7ATN

CH2 SEARCH 2

EMD:MENU

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UHF

21-69
21-69

2
7

Fine Tuning Procedure

1 Press MENU.

2 Select TUNER PRESET by pressing

ENTER.

3 Select CH by pressing

programme position by pressing ◄ or ►.

4 Select FINE by pressing A or ▼. Cb

A

or ▼ and then select the

5 Press ◄ or ► to obtain the best tuning condition.

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•To return the tuning to its former state, press ENTER.

6 Press MENU.

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or ▼ and

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Blanking of Unoccupied Programme positions

1 Press MENU.
2 Select TUNER PRESET by pressing A or T and

ENTER.

3 Select CH by pressing A or ▼ and then select the

programme position by pressing or ►.
4 Select CLEAR by pressing A or
5 Select ON by pressing ◄ or ►.

• Repeat steps 3-5 for another unoccupied programme
positions to skip during the selection of the programme
positions.

•To cancel the blanking of a programme position, select

that programme position and then select CLEAR OFF.

6 Press MENU twice.

T.

9TCN

10 TEN

28SBS

This table will be required when programming the G-Code.

9

10
28

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Preparations for G-Code Programming

Identification numbers must be set for G-Code
programming. Simply proceed with the G-Code
programming operation described on page 26, and the
identification numbers of the TV stations concerned will be
set automatically. This means that G-Code programming is
possible even without performing the operation described

on this page. However, you can follow the setting

procedure described below if you wish to set the

identification numbers of ail the TV stations prior to actual

programming.

"Identification numbers" refer to the numbers used for

identifying the TV stations.

The programme positions on the VTR receiving the TV

stations are set in these identification numbers.

Have a newspaper or magazine on hand which lists today’s

local TV station programmes and G-Code numbers.

Preparations

•Set the dock of the VTR. See page 13.

•Store TV broadcasts into your VTR. See pages 14 and 15.

•Confirm that the TV is on and the VTR viewing channel is
selected.

•Turn on the VTR.

• Press VTR/TV to select the VTR mode.

(NV-HD650EA only)

Operations

On Screen Display

Press MENU.

1

OSDMEMU

■LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET

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Select G-CODE CH SET.

0

□

ENTER

0

O Select the Identification number (Guide

Channel) (001-255).

0

0

OPCODE CH SET
OPTION
DEMONSTRATION

SELECT ^OB.ENTER
END :MENU

OSD MENU

LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET

■ G-CODE CH SET
OPTION
DEMONSTRATION

SELECT iBD.ENTER
END :MENU

G-CODE CH SET

GUIDE CM,

-O01- -

END: MENU

Press ◄ or ► and then select the

programme position (1-99, A1, A2).

G-CODE CH SET

0

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GUIDE CH

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SELECT: OQ

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ENDrMENU

•To set the other TV stations, press ◄ or ► and then
repeat steps 3 and 4.

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MENU

Note:
To receive satellite stations, the satellite receiver must be
connected to the VTR and programme position must be set
depending on the type of the connection mode.

A1 /A2: When the satellite receiver is connected to the

AudioA/ideo input sockets {AV1/AV2).

•When the satellite receiver is connected by means of the
RF coaxial cable, set to a free programme position
between 1 and 99.

For Example:
(NV-HD650A)

Preparations for G-Code Programming

TV Station

ABC
ATN
TCN
TEN
SBS

For Example: (NV-HD650EA)

TV Station

TV ONE

CHANNEL 2

TV3

SKY TV MOVIES

Programme

Position on VTR

2
7

9
10
28

Programme

Position on VTR

1

2

3
4

Guide Channel

002
007
009
010

028/001

Guide Channel

001

002
003
004

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SKY TV SPORTS

SKY TV NEWS 6

SKY ORANGE

SKY DISCOVERY

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006

007

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Settings Using On Screen Display

Preparations

•Confirm that the TV is on and the VTR viewing channel is
selected.

•Turn on the VTR.

• Press VTR/TV to select the VTR mode.

(NV-HD650EAonly)

To select the corresponding Cassette

Tape Length for displaying the
approximate remaining tape time

1 Press MENU.

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MEWU

2 Select OPTION.

On Screen Display

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CLOCK SET

0

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3 Select TAPE SELECT.

0

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TUNER PRESET
Q.CODE CH SET

• OPTION
DEMONSTRATION

SELECT :Ba,ENTER
END :MENU

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TAPE SPEED »SP LP
AUDIO MIX ON »OFF
BLUE BACK >ON OFF

-/+ :Bfl

END -.MENU

4 Select the corresponding cassette tape length.

■’fAPESELECT'“

"E1S!)"'»Et6s E240 E2S0
TAPE SPEED *SP LP
AUDIO MIX ON *OFF

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BLUE SACK »ON OFF

El 80; For E30, -60, -90, -120, -150 and -180 tapes
E195: For E195 tape

E240: ForE240tape
E260: For E260 and -300 tapes

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END ;MENU

18

Settings Using On Screen Dispiay

To select the Desired Tape Speed for the manual recording

1 Select TAPE SPEED,

0
0

2 Select the desired tape speed.

® ©

On Screen Display

OPTION

TAPE SELECT

.>AE]ea^i<£195 E24G E£SD

'TAPESPEeO- «SP LP

AUDICfMB” ON »OFF
BLUE BACK *ON OFF

ENDiMENU

r

,.ASiaa-,i£)95 E34a E2S0

-TAPESPEED- SP »LP

OPTION

TAPE3ELECT

AUOIOMK” OK »OFF

BLUE BACK <ON OFF

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end ;MENU

:Da

Audio Mix

1 Select Audio Mix.

OPTION

TAPESELECT

0
0

2 Select ON or OFF.

© ©

• E1fiD E195 EZ40

JMESSSEp «SP

- AUDIO MIX ­B4.T)ESACli

L.

TAPESELECT

•E180 E1S5 E240

,TABE.SflEEp *SP LP

-AUDtOMIX- «ON OFF
BLT3EBACX *ON OFF

*ON OFF

OPTION

ON (OFF

-/4- :DD
END iMENU

-Í-I-;fla^

END :MENU

LP

For Blue Background Function

When BLUE BACK is ON, the screen will always have a

blue background when no signal is received or the received
signal is very weak.

1 Select BLUE BACK.

OPTION

TAPE SELECT

• E1G0 E1S5 E240

0

TAPE SPEED »SP LP

.JUJCUQUIXi, ON (OFF

-BLUE BACK- *ON OFF

0

2 Select ON.

^ OPTION '

TAPESELECT

•ElflO E195

TAPESPEED

.AUDiaiWC,.

0 0

* BLUE SACK^

SELECTiBD

L

•When BLUE BACK is OFF, the blue background
function does not work.

•It is not possible to record the blue picture of the blue

background function.

To select the Sound Mode

(NV-HD650EA only)

1 Select MONAURAL.

TAPESELECT

0

0

• EiaO E195 EZ40

JAS&eREED *SP LP

-MONAURAL- ON »OFF
AUDIOMtX' ON «OFF
BLUE BACK «ON OFF

SELECT; as

• SP LP

• ON OFF

_

OPTION

E240 EZ6IÍ

ON »OFF

END :MENU

__

-/-l-;0a

END;MENU

-/+ :cm

J

ON: Both sound tracks (the Hi-Fi sound track and the

norma! sound track) are played back mixed
together. Use this setting when playing back a
cassette tape which has been insert edited or
audio dubbed.

OFF: Normally set at this position to reproduce the

better sound available from the Hi-Fi track.

2 Select OFF.

OPTION

TAPESELECT

• E130 E19S ÉZ40

.TAEESREED *SF LP

-MONAURAL- ON «OFF
AUraOMK' ON »OFF

© ©

BLUE BACK (ON OFF
SELECT; DB

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END ;MENU

L

•Select ON to record the normal sound during a NICAM
broadcast or if the stereo sound is distorted due to
inferior reception conditions.

After All Settings are selected

Press MENU twice to make On Screen Display disappear.

□

19

Playback

1

57 2

Operations Display Symbols

__

J I nsert a recorded cassette

start viewing the picture.

Search forward by tapping

'■ ■■■ *T0 change back to normal playback,

press PLAY.

Search backward by tapping

REW.

I »To change back to normal playback,
I press PLAY,

20

PAUSE/

STILL

SLOW

©

^ picture.

*To continue the normal playback,

■■■■ press PLAY or PAUSE/STILL.

View the slow motion picture.

-.'i f V.L-- .■ •Tocontinuethenormaiplayback,
Pf®ss play.

Stop viewing the picture.

Other Playback Functions

To change the Playback Speed

1 Press PAUSE/STILL on the VTR.
2 Rotate Shuttle Ring.

PAUSEiSTIU

0

To locate the Desired Picture Exactly

1 Press PAUSE/STILL on the VTR.
2 Turn Jog Dial.

PAU5E/5TfLL

0

Playback

To obtain High Speed Picture During Fast

Forward or Rewind

Keep FF pressed during fast forward.
Keep REW pressed during rewind.

To playback the Recorded Part

Repeatedly

Keep PLAY pressed for more than 5 seconds.

Beginning

PLAY \ of Tape

End of
Recorded Part

> )rm~i I

Repeat Playback qqp^j.q| signal interruption

PLAY (at least 5 sec.)

REW

• Press STOP to release from Repeat Playback mode.

To return to a Specified Scene

1 Press RESET to set the counter to 0:00.00.

RESET

Notes:

•Audio reproduction of linear (conventionally recorded)
tapes will be monaural when played back on the FM Hi-Fi

video recorders.

•Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically
released after 10 minutes, and still playback after

5 minutes.

• In LP mode only:

1. During any playback mode otherthan 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 limitation of format.

2 After playback, press ZERO STOP in the stop mode.

•The tape will be rewound or fast forwarded to 0:00.00
approximately. ^erdstop

0

21

Manual Recording

1

3 4 5

Operations Display Symbols

1

'aiczip\ ■

bisi.■ »¿LL-uSjiii'¿¿SiilAi" uIVS

VTR/TV

■

o

3 0

insert a cassette tape.

•If it has already been inserted, press

POWER to turn the VTR on.

Select the VTR mode.
(NV-HD650EAoniy)

Select TV station.

(§“6

Start recording.

Stop recording.

To select the Desired Tape Speed

Press SPEED before recording.

SPEED

Manual Recording

o

fê'iS'iill

To interrupt Recording

Press PAUSE/STILL during recording.
Press again to continue recording.

PAUSE/

STILL

0

To record One TV Programme while

Viewing Another Programme

1 Refer to the manual recording operations steps 1 to 4.

2 Press VTR/TV to select the TV mode.

(NV-HD650EA only)

3 Select the TV programme on your TV set you wish to

view at the present time.

To display the Approximate Remaining
Tape Time

1 Select TAPE SELECT on OPTION on screen display

and select the corresponding cassette tape length. See
page 18.

00 «>o

0“

El 80: For E30, -60, -90, -120, -150 and -180 tapes
£195: For E195 tape
E240: For E240 tape
E260: For E260 and -300 tapes

2 Press DISPLAY.

DISPLAY

Ô

|-»Clock^Counter->Remaining Tape Time

•The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly
depending on the tape used.

Notes:

•When a video cassette with a broken off tab is inserted,
the “S3" indication will flash to indicate that recording is
not possible.

•The recording pause mode will be automatically released
after 5 minutes. Revert back to the stop mode.

¡y-' (--A.-.

MENU

On Screen Display

.

........................

-’TAPESELeCr'-

OPTION

’*HT8(T”'HTSS E24Û Ë260
TAPE SPEED «SP LP
AUmOMIX ON «OFF
SLUE BACK «ON OFF

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END:MENU

The NICAM Broadcast System

(NV-HD650EAonly)

NV-HD650EA is equipped with the NICAM sound system.
NICAM is a 2 channel sound broadcast system to provide
either a high quality stereo sound track or 2 independent
MONO sound tracks, Ml and M2.
NICAM programmes are always accompanied by standard
sound broadcasts and you can select the desired sound

with AUDIO OUT during playback.

•The NICAM digital stereo sound can only be recorded on
the Hi-Fi audio track.

•When NICAM programme is being received, the indicators

are lit to inform you of the type of broadcast.
(See page 30.)

•To record the regular sound (ordinary normal sound) on

the FM audio tracks when a NICAM programme is

received, select MONAURAL ON. (See page 19.)

•To hear stereo performance connect as shown on page 8
to a TV or Stereo Amplifier with left and right audio inputs.

Important Note for the NICAM System

When N V-HD650EA is switched on, the tuner will
automatically switch to a NICAM broadcast, if NICAM is

being transmitted.
At this time the NICAM signal is transmitted on stereo
channels only, since the M1 and M2 formats are not yet
available. Even if the sound track is in MONO, the stereo

indicator will appear.

23

Timer Recording

Up to 8 timer programmes can be recorded up to one
month in advance by setting the timer, including weekly and
daily programmes.

Preparations

• Insert a cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention
tab.

•Confirm that the TV is on and the VTR viewing channel is

selected.

•Turn on the VTR.

• Press VTR/TV to select the VTR mode.

(NV-HD650EA only)

For Example:

Timer programme number; 1

Programme position (channel); 2
Date; 27th, October
Starting time; 20:02
Ending time; 21:30
(Present date; 16th, October)

Operations

On Screen Display

-| Select Timer Programme number “1

CH DATE QM OFF

PROG

SELECT-Oa -/+; SB

2

Set Programme position (channel)

“2".

CH DATE ON OFF

c

SELECT:Ba -/+:Dg

Set Date “27”.

DATE

+

©

CH DATS ON OFF

- 2 27Wg --

SELECT; as -/4-:Q0

^ Set Starting time “20:02”

ON

+

o

•When it is kept pressed, the indication changes in
30-minute steps.

CH OAT6 ON OFF

L 2 2TWE 20

SELECT;00

^ Set Ending time “21 ;30”.

OFF

+
©

t 2 27We 20

SELECT:D3 -^+;5D

To activate timer recording, press

TIMER REC.

TIMER REC

02 —SP

CH DATE ON OFF

02 21;JO SP

J

24

Timer Recording

Weekly Timer Recording

in step 3, select the desired day by pressing DATE —.
For example, SU (Sunday) Screen Display

DATE

. CH DATE ОЫ

2 SU

©

(SU=Sunday, MO=Monday, TU=Tuesday,
WE=Wednesday, TH=Thursday, FR= Friday,
SA=Saturday)

Daily Timer Recording

For this timer function, several groups of days can be

selected.
@ Daily recording from Monday to Friday

Daily recording from Monday to Saturday

Daily recording from Sunday to Saturday

In step 3, select the desired days by pressing DATE —.

For example, (5)

DATE

„ CH ОАГЕ OH OFF

■'Í- 2 SU-SA—SP

+

©

SELECT ;flB -H-;aD

Timer Recording from External Signal Source

If Timer Recording is performed by a unit connected to the
Audio/Video input sockets (AV1/AV2), select the A1 or A2
indicator in step 2 for the programme position.

.w. CH DATE ON OFF

/\

©

\/

I'

-----------------------------

n

Ж.

]g
ж

* SELECT ;D0 ' -1

1-

F:go
___

Selecting the Desired Tape Speed

Press ◄ and then select the desired tape speed by
pressing A or ▼ in any of steps 2-5.

CH DATE ON OFF

30

0

0

0

SELECT;0B -/+:ИИ

Checking a Timer Programme

•The VTR must be turned on, or the timer recording
indicator ‘'H” is lit.

•Confirm that the TV is on and the VTR viewing channel is
selected.

1 Press PROG.

PROG

2 Press VTR/TV to select the VTR

mode, (NV-HD650EA only)

VTR/TV

CH DATE ON OFP

27WE

2

■tTI*

1 SU-SA

14

SU 15:00
19TU

5

At 20TH

4 30SA

SELECT ;0n

20:02
10:30

22:1S
20:02
19:10

21:30
11:00
16:00
23;30
21:30

19:55

SP
LP
SP
LP
SP
SP

o —

Cancelling a Timer Programme

•The VTR must be turned on, or the timer recording
indicator"!!]" is lit.

•Confirm that the TV is on and the VTR viewing channel is
selected.

1 Press PROG.

PROG

2 Press VTR/TV to select the VTR

mode. (NV-HD650EA only)

VTR/TV

О

3 Press PROG repeatedly until the

desired timer programme number
is flashed on and off.

PROG

d)

4 Press CANCEL.

CANCEL

Q

Note:

If a timer recording is not performed to the end (due to
insufficient tape or cancellation by the user), the
programmed timer recording data will be cancelled from the

memory by 4 a.m. one day later.

However, if the Timer Record Function is activated at that
time, the programmed timer recording data will be

cancelled at 4 a.m. the next day.

CH DATE ON OFF

2 271VE 20;02 21'30 SP
1 SU-SA10;3Q 11:00 LP

14 3U 15:00 16:00 SP

5 19TU 22:15 23:30 LP

A1 2STH 20:02 21:30 SP

* 30SA 13:10 13:55 SP

CH DATE ON OFF

2 27WE 20:02 21:30 SP
1 SU-SA 10:30 1 1:00 LP

14 SU 15-.00 16:00 SP

3 19TU 22:15 23:30 LP

At 23TH 20:02 21:30 SP

4 30SA 1S;10 13:55 SP

r~

CH DATE ON OFF

27WE20:02

2

S

1

14

A1

N

i

Ш

IS

SELECT:0a

SU-SA10:30

SU 15:00

26TH

4

30SA

21:30 SP
11:00 LP
15:00 SP

21:30 SP

20':02

19:10 19:55 SP

-/-!■; BB

L J

Setting other Programmes in succession

Repeat steps 1-5.

25

G-Code Programming

Programming is now easier than ever; simply enter the
G-Code number provided in the programme schedule
column carried by newspapers and magazines.

G-Code numbers are numbers which are assigned to each
programme listed in the TV programme schedule carried in

newspapers and TV guides. When these numbers are

entered, the numbers are converted into the actual

programming.

Operations

Press G-CODE.

1

■cBflliai

On Screen Display

G"Cooe

o

Preparations

•Insert a cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention
tab.

•Confirm that the TV is on and the VTR viewing channel is
selected.

•Turn on the VTR.

• Press VTR/TV to select the VTR mode.
{NV-HD650EA only)

Enter a G-Code number.

Example; 123456

G-CODE

1!MS6—

PROGRAMME SET-.ENTER

• If you have entered the wrong number, press

CANCEL and then enter the proper number.

END:G-COOE

Press ENTER.

O

ENTER

•Confirm that the number corresponds to the right
programme, if the display looks like this:

CM DATE OM OFF

-4-17SU t5;00 17:00 SP

SELECT;Q!] -/+:On

ENOiTiMER REC

G-CODE

123456

CH DATE ON OFF

-~17SU 15.00 17:00 SP

SELECTED -1-F;Qa

ENDiG-CODE

select the programme position of your VTR which

receives the TV station you entered at step 2 using
button Q and then press ENTER.

►To make any corrections, use buttons 0-0 as the

same way on page 24.

Press TIMER REG.

TIMER REC

HI

Notes:

•To select the desired tape speed, press SPEED before
programming.

•When the G-Code number is used for programming, the
recording time may be slightly longer than the actual
programme time.

• Repeat steps 2 and 3 if “PROGRAMME iS

INCOMPLETE." appears.

•When programming two or more programmes, repeat
steps 1 -3 before pressing TIMER REC.

•The procedures for checking and cancelling a timer
programme are the same as on page 25.

Editing

Assembly Editing

This function can be used to make up an edited tape from

other recordings or video sources.
A new scene can be added to the end of a previous one.

Preparations

•Connect a movie camera or another VTR to this VTR as
shown.

• Insert a recorded cassette tape with an intact erasure
prevention tab.

•Select the video source required by pressing INPUT

SELECT to set A1 or A2.

A1; Through the AV1 (AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN) sockets,
A2; Through the AV2 (AUDIO IN/VlDEO IN) sockets on

front panel.

•Set NTSC SELECT.

NTSC P.B.: When recording in the PAL system.

4.43: When recording NTSC 4.43 signals from
External Signal Source.

When dubbing an NTSC tape, keep the NTSC SELECT
on both the recording and playback units at the 4.43
position.

Timer Recording

Editing

SYNC EDIT AUDIO IN/ViDEO IN (AV1)

Operations

Press PAUSE/STILL on the recording

1

VTR.

______________________

0

O Search for the end of the previous
^ recording.

Press REC to switch the VTR from the

pause mode to the recording standby

mode.

Start the new recording by pressing

PAUSE/STILL again.

0

Synchronized Editing

It is possible to synchronize the playback start and stop of

the Movie Camera with the recording start and stop of this

VTR.

Preparation

Connect a Movie Camera to this VTR with Synchro
Connection Cord (VW-K1E).

1 Put the VTR in the recording pause mode by pressing

PAUSE/STILL (VTR) and REC.

2 Put the Movie Camera in the still playback mode at the

point where you want to start editing.

3 Press PAUSE/STILL on the VTR.

•The Movie Camera changes over to the playback mode
and the dubbing will start automatically.

Synchronized Editing between the VTRs

When editing from another VTR equipped with Synchro Edit
Socket, synchronized start and stop of both VTRs can be
activated from this VTR.

The operation is the same as described for synchronized
editing from a Movie Camera.

Press STOP to stop recording.

5

_______________

Note;

The new sound wilt be recorded on both the normal and
Hi-Fi sound tracks, only monaural sound recording is
possible on the normal sound tracks.

STOP

0

______________

27

Insert Editing

This is used to substitute one scene for another providing.

Preparations

• Insert a recorded cassette with an intact erasure
prevention tab.

•Select the video source required by pressing INPUT
SELECT to set A1 or A2.

A1: Through the AVI (AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN) sockets.
A2: Through the AV2 (AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN) sockets on

front panel.

1

OD-

II* INSERT-

2

► DOO-.OO.OO

-OD

OD 0:00.00 B

Operations

1

2

4

3

.0

©

Display Symbols

On Screen Display

f A2 -0:00.22

INSERT

-0:00.22

■ ■•SPEiil

AV INSERT

-0:00.22

• SPGS

INSERT

-0:00.22 ^

AV INSERT

• SPSB

Press PAUSE/STILL on recording the VTR.

Search for the Edit out (ending) point, and
set the counter to 0:00.00 by pressing

COUNTER RESET.

Search for the Edit in (starting) point, and
press INSERT.

• If you want to replace the sound on the “normal” audio
track, press AUDIO DUB, too. (AV Insert Editing)

Start insert editing by pressing PAUSE/

STILL.

•The insert editing will finish when the counter reaches

0:00.00.

Note:

Insert Editing cannot be used on blank sections of a tape.
In this case use Assembly Editing first.

The new sound will be recorded on the Hi-Fi sound track.

If AUDIO DUB selected, the new sound will also be
recorded on the normal sound track.

Only monaural sound recording is possible on the normal
sound tracks.

Audio Dubbing

Editing

The audio dubbing is made on the normal audio track and
erases the original sound on this track. On Hi-Fi audio
tracks, however, the original sound is maintained.

Preparations

• Insert a recorded cassette with an intact erasure
prevention tab.

•Select the video source required by pressing INPUT

SELECT to set A1 or A2.
A1: Through the AV1 {AUDIO IN) sockets.
A2; Through the AV2 (AUDIO IN) sockets on front panel.

Operations Display Symbols

1

PLAV

o

1

■00

!• A.DUB

3

4

1

Search for the starting point for audio
dubbing.

1 'i

cn:riOTfrrn:f

SUJJJ'

I

’v’T'j.JV.rTr

1

CO

c:

.o

5

CD

a

o

<D
O
c

§

'O

2

’AUSE/STILL

©

On Screen Display

A2^ 0-.00.22 ^

A. DUS

ti«SPGSI

0:00.22 1
« $pra

©

Note:

The new sound will be recorded on the normal sound
track of the tape, and the original sound will remain on the
Hi-Fi sound track. Only monaural sound recording is
possible on the normal sound track.

Press PAUSE/STILL at the starting point.

Set for audio dubbing by pressing AUDIO

DUB.

•On some televisions, the screen image may become
unstable or begin to scroll at this point. However, this is
not an indication of a malfunction.

Start recording the new sound by pressing

PAUSE/STILL.

•stop recording by pressing STOP.

To hear the new sound, select the normal sound track by

pressing AUDIO OUT.
To hear the new sound and original sound mixed together,
set Audio MIX to ON. (See page 19.)

29

other Functions

On Screen Display

Press OSD to make the On Screen Display appear on the

TV screen.

•To make this display disappear, press OSD again.

OSD

o

Note:

To hear stereo performance connect as shown on
page 8 to a TV or Stereo Amplifier with left and right
audio inputs.

0 Programme position 0 Tape running display

Stop, Eject
Rewind, Review
Fast Forward, Cue
Playback ►
Still Playback

Recording
Recording Pause
Slow Playback

© Present time/Tape counter

►►

II

•

!!•

0 Audio Output Mode Indicators

The Left (L) and Right (R) indicators show which sound
mode is selected with AUDIO OUT.

Stereo: Both the Left (L) and Right (R) Indicators

appear.
Left: The Left{L) indicator appears.
Right: The Right (R) Indicator appears.
Normal: Both the Left (L) and Right {R} indicators

don’t appear.

0 STEREO or BILINGUAL Indicator (NV-HD650A)

When receiving a TV programme, the type of sound
system in which it is broadcast is automatically
indicated.

STEREO, Ml and M2 Indicator (NV-HD650EA)

When receiving a TV programme with the NICAM
sound system, the type of sound system in which it is
broadcast is automatically indicated.
STEREO: When receiving a NICAM stereo

broadcast.

Ml M2: When receiving a NICAM dual-sound

broadcast.

M1: When receiving a NICAM monaural

broadcast.

30

Information

Present time 17:24
Tape counter

Remaining Tape Time REMAIN 2:34
Dew
index search

0 Tape speed indicator
0 Cassette-in indicator

0 Edit mode

When edit mode (Insert Editing, AV Insert Editing,

Audio Dubbing) is set, the On Screen Display appears.
INSERT : Insert Editing
AV INSERT: AV Insert Editing
A.DUB: Audio Dubbing

Note:

On Screen Display may be disturbed or disappear during

special playback.

Display

-2:35.47

DEW

SOI

VHS Index Search System

It is very easy to find the beginning of each recording,
because a special index signal is recorded at the start of
each recorded segment on the tape.

For example:
Searching for the 2nd recorded segment in the forward
direction.

Press INDEX

r~INDEX~i

•After finding the specific recorded segment, playback
starts automatically.

• For the reverse direction, press INDEX

• Up to 20 index signals can be searched for in both
directions.

•When the opposite INDEX button is pressed, the number
shall be decreased tili 1.

•The figure on the display is decremented by 1 each time
an index signal is located.

•The INDEX search function can only work correctly, if the
index signals are spaced at least 3 minutes apart in the
SP mode and 5 minutes apart in the LP mode.

Recording Index Signals

Index signals are recorded in following cases.

•When a recording is started by pressing REC.

•When REC is pressed during recording.

•When timer recording is activated.

twice.

Other Functions

CO

c:

.o

CD

a

О
c:

s

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NTSC Playback

Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back

with this VTR via a PAL system TV set.

•Set NTSC SELECT according to the colour TV system of
the TV set.

NTSC P.B.; For TV’s that can only receive PAL signals.

4.43: For TV’s that can receive NTSC 4.43
signals.

A note about NTSC playback on PAL TV

On some TVs, the playback picture may roil up or down;
adjust this using the V-HOLD control on the TV. TVs not
equipped with a V-HOLD control cannot correct this
condition. The playback picture will shrink vertically, and
black bars will appear both on the top and bottom of the
screen. This is not an indication of a malfunction.

•During Cue, Review, Still or Slow playback, the picture
may not be in colour.

•This function is designed only to allow the playback of
tapes recorded by NTSC signals on a PAL system TV.
The NTSC signal is not completely converted to a PAL
signal. For this reason, images played back by this
function cannot be recorded on another VTR.

Other Automatic Functions

Automatic playback

When a cassette without an erasure prevention tab is
inserted, the VTR starts playback automatically.

VTR-off playback

When the VTR is off, an inserted cassette can be played
back by pressing PLAY.

Automatic rewinding

When the tape reaches its end during recording (except for
timer recording) or playback, it will automatically be

rewound to the beginning.

Automatic switching off and ejection

When the VTR is switched off, an inserted cassette can be
ejected simply by pressing EJECT. The VTR will eject the
cassette and automatically turn itself off again.

S-VHS Quasi Playback

(SQPB)

It is also possible to playback tapes recorded in the S-VHS
system.

•Some picture noise may occur depending on the type of
tape used.

•It is not possible to fully obtain the high resolution that
S-VHS is capable of.

• It is not possible to record in the S-VHS system with this
VTR.

32

Before Requesting Service

Before requesting service, check the foliowing points once again.

Message of On Screen Display

Message of On Screen Display is displayed.

Other Functions

Before Requesting Service

MESSAGE

PLE AS E P UT IN

A V IDE O C AS SE TTE .

PLE AS E S TO P T HE TA PE

REC is pressed without

cassette.

TUNER PRESET is selected

CAUSE

REMEDY

Put in a video cassette.

Stop the tape.

during playback.

PLE AS E S ET TH E C LO CK.

PROG is pressed when the

Set the clock.

clock is not set

PLE AS E U SE A C AS SE TTE

NO TIM ER HE CO aO ING

TIM ER PR OG RA MM ES AR E

HAS BEEN SET

WIT H TAB .

FULL

REC is pressed without tab of
Cassette.

TIMER REC is pressed with

no timer programmes.

G-CODE is pressed when

8 programmes have been

Use a cassette with tab.

Set timer recording.

Cancel unneccessary programme.

already set.

VTR IS IN TH E T IME R

STA ND BY MO DE .

DEW F OR ME D IN THE VTR .

POWER is pressed during

timer standby mode.

Dew forms.

Press TIMER REC to release from timer standby mode.

Wait until the message disappears.

Self Test Indication

This VTR has a self-diagnosis and display function. If the VTR detects trouble during installation or during use, the following

indications automatically appear in the VTR display. Indications are displayed in the form of a single English letter plus two
numbers such as [HOI].

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2

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INDICATION

U 1 0 Dew forms.

HOD

Some trouble has occurred.
{Numbers following H and F

FDO

differ according to the status
of the VTR.)

CAUSE

REMEDY

Wait until the indication disappears.

Consult your dealer for further advice.

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VTR will not operate correctly

SYMPTOM

VTR display is not
illuminated.

VTR display is
illuminated but VTR

will not operate.

A language which
you do not
understand appears
on the TV screen.

SYMPTOM

Picture noisy or not
in colour.
Horizontal bars or
lines run down the
screen.

CAUSE

^Уlains lead is not connected.

VTR is in timer mode.

Safety devices are operating.

Condensation may have
formed.

The Language Setting is set to

a language which you do not
understand.

Playback will not Operate correctly

CAUSE REMEDY

Tracking is not correct.
TV set is not tuned to VTR.

REMEDY CHECKED

Reconnect mains lead to VTR.

Press TIMER REC to operate VTR manually.
Disconnect mains lead and wait for 1 minute.

Reconnect mains supply and check functions.
Do not operate VTR for 1 hour.

Select the desired language. See page 12.

CHECKED

Adjust the tracking. See page 6.
Operate TEST SIGNAL on VTR and check TV

tuning. See page 9. (NV-HD650A)
Operate Video Playback Channel Selector on VTR

and check TV tuning. See page 10. (NV-HO650EA)

Video heads are clogged or
worn.

Consult your dealer for further advice.

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Recording will not operate correctly

Before Requesting Service

SYMPTOM CAUSE

indication

flashes whenever

recording is
attempted.

Picture is recorded

with noise or biank

screen.

Timer recording
cannot be
performed.

AV external
recordings cannot be
made.

Erasure prevention tab on
cassette is broken off.

Aerial or aerial lead is
defective.

VTR is not correctly tuned.
A1 or A2 is selected.
Clock or calendar is

incorrectly set.
Recording start or end time

setting is incorrect.
VTR is not set for timer

recording.

A1 or A2 is not selected.
External AV connections are

incorrect.

REMEDY

Use tape with intact erasure prevention tab, or cover

tab hole with adhesive tape, if original recording is no

longer required.

Check aerial connection to VTR. See page 8.
Check your norma! TV picture. If there is no picture,
check your aerial.

Re-tune VTR. See page 14.
Select the required TV programme.
Check clock and calendar. Set to present time.

(Note this is a 24 hour clock.) See page 13.
Set recording start and end time correctly.

Press TIMER REC after programming for timer

recording.

Select A1 or A2 by pressing INPUT SELECT.
Check that connections for external video and audio

source are correct. See page 27.

CHECKED

SYMPTOM CAUSE

Remote controller
does not operate
correctly.

Remote controller transmitter

beam is not reaching VTR.

Distance is too far.

Batteries are exhausted.

Batteries are incorrectly fitted
with {+/-) reversed.

Remote controller will not work correctly

REMEDY

Ensure that remote controller is being pointed at VTR
and that transmitter beam is not obstructed.

Use remote controller within 7 m of VTR. If this range

is not possible, replace batteries.

Replace batteries. Note precaution for replacement

on page 7.

Fit batteries correctly as shown on page 7.

CHECKED

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Precautions

Please read these cautions before you operate this VTR.

Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature

If the VTR is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm
place, condensation may form on the tape and inside the
VTR. In this case, the Dew Indicator “ d ” will flash on and off

and the VTR wiil not operate.

Humidity and Dust

Avoid places where there is high humidity or much dust,
which may cause damage to internal parts.

Do Not Obstruct the Ventilation Holes

The ventilation holes prevent abnormal increase in
temperature. Do not block or cover these holes, Especially

avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or

paper.

Video Head Clogging

The video heads place picture signals on the tape during
recording and read picture signals from the tap© during
playback and they are, therefore, of critical importance for
the picture quality. If the VTR is used over extremely long
periods of time, these heads may become dirty and
clogged. In such a case, the signals can no longer be
recorded correctly, and the playback picture will be
distorted accordingly. This is the case, for example, during
the playback of a tape, the sound is reproduced normally,
but no picture is seen, or the picture is greatly distorted.
When such a symptom case occurs have the recorder
checked by qualified service personnel.

Head cleaning by service agent is not covered by

warranty.

Keep away from High Temperature

Keep the VTR away from extreme direct heat such as direct

sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles.

Keep Magnets away

Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VTR
because it will adversely affect the performance of the VTR.

No Fingers or Other Objects Inside

Touching internal parts of this VTR is dangerous, and may

cause serious damage to the VTR. Do not attempt to
disassemble the VTR. There are no user serviceable parts
inside.

Keep Water away

Keep the VTR away from fiower vases, tubs, sinks, etc.
CAUTION; If liquids are spilled into the VTR, serious
damage could occur. If you spill any liquid into the VTR,
consult qualified service personnel.

Lightning

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

Cleaning the VTR

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

remove dust.

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
welt-heated room.

•The VTR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings,

such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is
hot and humid.

When dew forms in the VTR, the Dew Indicator '* " on the
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

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.

Stacking

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

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Specifications

NV-HD650A/EA

Precautions

Specifications

Power Source:

Power Consumption:

Video Recording System:
Video Heads:
Tape Speed:

Tape Format: Record/Playback Time;

VIDEO

Television System:

Moduiation System:

Input Level:
Output Level:

AUDIO

Input Level;

Output Level;
Audio Track:

Video Horizontal Resolution:
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.

240 V AC 50-60 Hz (NV-HD650A)
230 V AC 50-60 Hz (NV-HD650EA)
23 watts

2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
4 heads
SP; 23.39 mm/sec.
LP; 11.7 mm/sec.
VHS tape
SP; 240 min. with NV-E240
LP; 480 min. with NV-E240

CCiR; 625 lines, 50 fields, PAL colour signal

Luminance; FM azimuth recording

Colour signal: converted subcarrier phase shift recording

VIDEO IN (PHONO); I.OVp-p,

VIDEO OUT (PHONO); I.OVp-p,

RF Modulated; UHF channel AU37±6 (NV-HD650A),

AUDIO IN (PHONO); -lOdBV,
MICROPHONE (M3); -70dBV
AUDIO OUT (PHONO): -8dBV,

1 track (Normal-mono only), 2 channels (Hi-Fi sound-stereo)
Colour; more than 240 lines (SP)

Audio: more than 90 dB (Hi-Fi audio track)
20 Hz-20 kHz

0.005% Wrms/Hi-Fi
5°C-40“C
35%-80%

4.6 kg
430 (W)X91 (H)x312(D)mm

1 pc. RF Coaxial Cable
1 pc. Remote Controller
2 pcs. “R6" size batteries
1 pc. AC Mains Lead

1 pc. Audio Cable

VHF channel N22 or 3 (NV-HD650EA),

75 ohm, terminated

75 ohm, terminated

75 ohm
75 ohm

more than 47 kohm

less than 1 kohm

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