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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,

AI Crystal View Control

Al circuit for automatic tape calibration (computer-

controlled calibration) and optimizing of playback

characteristics. During playback the contrast of tapes recorded with good level is automatically optimized; when a tape recorded with insufficient level is played back, the noise reduction circuit is activated automatically.

Information for Your Safety

Setting Up

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.

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 personnei.

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.

Connections.................................................................. 4

Tuning the TV to your VTR Setting the Clock of the VTR

Storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR Preparations for G-Code Programming

Setting the Remote Controller for Operation of

your TV....................................................................... 12

Playback On-the-spot Recording

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Advanced Opeiations

Timer Recording......................................................... 18

•Using the Remote Controller....................................... 20

•G-Code Programming

Other Functions.......................................................... 22

Editing

•Assembly Editing......................................................... 23

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Descripfion

Controls and Connection Sockets

Infra-red Remote Controller ..........

Heipfiil Hints

Before Requesting Service........................................ 28

Precautions................................................................. 30

Specifications............................................................. 31

Connections

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

Basic Connections

Connection to a TV Set with Audio/Video Input Sockets

TV Set (Not Supplied)

Tuning the TV to your VTR

The VTR supplies a signal to the TV set via the RF coaxial cable on channel 2 or 3.

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

follow the procedure mentioned below. Instead, simply

select AV mode on the television.

Connections

Tuning the TV to your VTR

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Operations

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PLAY

Display Symbols

Turn on the TV and VTR.

Select the VTR mode.

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

H: Channel 3 L: Channel 2

Insert a 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

Stop the playback.

Setting the Clock of the VTR

By setting the time on the remote controller's clock and then by transmitting this setting to the VTR, the clocks on both the remote controller and VTR display the same time. The built-in digital clock employs the 24-hour system.

Operations Display Symbols

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DATE

Preparation

•Turn on the VTR.

• Install the batteries in the remote controller. See page 13.

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Date; 16th, October, 1999 Time; 20:15

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Open the door of the remote controller.

Set Year “99’

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Set Month “10’

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To change the previous clock setting, press CLOCK/

PRESET for at least 2 seconds. The previous clock setting

will be displayed. Then follow steps 2 to 7 above.

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Set Date “16”.

Set Time “20:15”.

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

Press TRANSMIT.

Close the door of the remote controller.

In addition to setting the VTR clock from the remote controller, it can also be set directly from the VTR.

The built-in clock 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.

Setting the Clock of the VTR

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Preparation

Turn on the VTR.

For Example:

Date; 16th, October, 1999 Time; 20:15

Operations

CLOCK SET

Display Symbols

2 Set each item by pressing + or — and NEXT.

Keep CLOCK SET pressed for more than 2 seconds.

Set Year “99”.

Set Month “10”.

Set Date “16”.

Set Hour “20”.

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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 clock to 12:00.00

1 Keep CLOCK SET pressed at any time between

11:58,00 and 12:01.59 for more than 2 seconds.

Set Minute “15”.

•There is no need to press NEXT.

Press CLOCK SET.

•The clock will start.

2 Press CLOCK SET again as soon as you hear the

12:00.00 time signal.

Note:

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

storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR

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Introduction

The VTR IS fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV set) and can be pre-set to receive up to 42 TV broadcast

stations.

Operations

TUNER PRESET

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Preparation

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

•Turn on the VTR and select any programme position except A1.

• Press VTR/TV to select the VTR mode.

Keep TUNER PRESET pressed for more

than 2 seconds.

Select the programme position, then press

NEXT.

Press + to select TV band “1”, “ill” or “U", then press NEXT,

TUNER PRESET

SHIFT

Search for the required TV station by

pressing and holding + or -. Release once the station has been found.

•Search speed changes quickly by pressing SHIFT simultaneously with -i- or

•Press NEXT and repeat steps 2-4 for each programme position you want to tune to a station.

Press TUNER PRESET twice.

Fine Tuning Procedure

1 Keep TUNER PRESET pressed for more than

2 seconds, and then press again.

2 Press NEXT.

3 Press -f- or - to obtain the best tuning condition,

•“A” Indicator disappears.

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

4 Press TUNER PRESET,

Storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR

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Blanking of Unoccupied Programme Positions

1 Keep TUNER PRESET pressed for more than

2 seconds.

2 Select a programme position which you do not want to

tune to a TV station, by using - or -.

3 Press SHIFT. (“—” is displayed.)

• Repeat steps 2 and 3 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 on the VTR and then press

SHIFT,

4 Press TUNER PRESET twice.

Channel Plan

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Preparations for G-Code Programming

Setting Up the Remote Controller for the G-Code

Programming

Before using for the first time;

It IS necessary to programme your G-Code remote controller with your local TV station G-Code identification number and the programme position of your VTR at which those stations are received. This should be done for each TV station for which G-Coae programmes are listed. Have a newspaper or magazine on hand which lists today 's local TV station programmes and G-Code numbers.

Preparation

• Tune tne TV to your VTR See page 5.

• Set the Clock of the VTR. See page 6

• Store TV broadcasts into your VTR. See pages 8-9.

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If you do not know the identification number of a TV station for which a G-Code number is supplied, you

can determine the identification number by proceeding

as follows:

Operations

Display Symbols

Open the door of the remote controller.

Keep CLOCK/PRESET pressed for more than 2 seconds and then press it again.

CLOCK'-'PRESET

Enter a G-Code number listed in newspaper against the first local TV

station in your area (say TV1).

• Enter the G-code number which is ahead of the

present time and date Otherwise the wrong

identification number will be generated.

• If you have entered the wrong number, press

CANCEL and then enter the proper number.

Press CONFIRM to set the identification number.

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Select the programme position of your VTR which receives the TV station you entered at step 3.

Select a G-Code number listed in newspaper against the second local TV station in your area (say TV2) and

repeat steps 3-5 until all G-Code stations have been programmed into the remote controller.

Press CLOCK/PRESET twice.

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Close the door of the remote controller.

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Contents

Connections

Tuning the TV to your VTR

Setting the Clock of the VTR

Operations Display Symbols

Preparation

For Example:

Display Symbols

Set Month “10”.

Time Reset Function

Press CLOCK SET.

storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR

2-4 1,5 4

Introduction

Operations

Preparation

Press TUNER PRESET twice.

Fine Tuning Procedure

Blanking of Unoccupied Programme Positions

Preparations for G-Code Programming

Operations

Display Symbols