Panasonic NV-HS930EG User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions Bedienungsanleitung

Model No.

NV-HS930 Series

Contents Page

Warning and Important Information 2

Controls and Components 3

Menu Operation 4

VCR Operation 4

TV Operation 4

Connecting and Setting up 5

When You Insert a Video Cassette 9

Playback 10

Recording 12

Satellite or Digital Receiver 14

Connecting a Stereo Amplifier 15

Connecting a Decoder 15

Timer Recording 16

Intelligent Timer Function 18

Tape Library System 19

Search Functions 22

Editing 23

Manual Tuning 27

Setting the VCR’s Clock 28

Various Settings 29

Other Function 31

Before Requesting Service 32

Index 35

Specifications 36

VQT9616

Please read through all these operating instructions (especially the safety information) before connecting or operating the video cassette recorder, or adjusting any settings.

Bevor Sie den Videorekorder anschließen, in Betrieb nehmen oder irgendwelche Einstellungen daran vornehmen, lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte vollständig durch (insbesondere die Sicherheitshinweise).

Warning and Important Information

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

Important

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.

For your safety

Do not remove outer cover. Touching internal parts of the VCR is dangerous, and may seriously damage it. To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned.

Notes:

• The service life of the batteries is approximately 1 year. However, it varies considerably depending on the frequency of use.

• When they are exhausted, replace them with two AA, UM3, or R6 size batteries.

• When the batteries are exhausted, remove them immediately and dispose of them correctly.

• Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned.

• Do not mix old battery with new battery.

• Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese.

• Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

• Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries.

• When you do not use the remote control for a long time, take out the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.

Conserve the environment

See [Power save] of page 29.

Disposal of old equipment

Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not be disposed of as domestic waste, but in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Cautions before you operate this VCR

Avoid:

• Humidity and dust.

• Extreme heat such as direct sunlight.

• Magnets or electromagnetic objects.

• Touching internal parts of the VCR.

• Water or some other liquid.

• Lightning. (Disconnect the aerial plug from the VCR during lightning storms.)

• Anything heavy on the VCR.

• Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands.

• Using a cell phone near the VCR because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.

Do:

• Wipe the VCR with a clean and dry cloth.

• Install the VCR in a horizontal position.

• Keep the VCR, TV and other equipment switched off until you have finished all connections.

Condensation may form in the following cases:

• The VCR is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.

• The VCR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.

Note:

• In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the VCR for at least 1 hour. This VCR is not equipped with a dew sensor.

Standard Accessories 1 pc. RF Coaxial cable 1 pc. Remote Control (N2QAKB000040) 2 pcs. R6 size batteries 1 pc. AC mains lead

Front panel

A half-mirror is used in the front panel. Characters (tape counter, etc.) indicated in the display may be illegible depending on environmental brightness and light reflections.

Maintenance

When the half-mirror on the front panel gets dirty with fingerprints or dust, wipe it with lens cleaner for eyeglasses or cloth taking care not to damage the mirror.

Controls and Components

VCR

DATE

CANCEL

SP/LP/EP

rsrsr

ON OFF

EXIT

PROG. / CHECK

TIMER

ENGLISH

3 4 5 6

9 : ;

= > ?

DIRECT TV REC TV ASPECT

123

7809

INPUT SELECT

LIBRARY/SEARCH

STILL ALBUM

INDEX

REPLAY

rsrsr

DATE

CANCEL

PROG. / CHECK

I-TIMER

AUDIO OSD/DISPLAY

VCR

SP/LP/EP

EJECT

AC IN~

SECTEUR

3D DNR

]

EXT LINK

TBC

A.DUB

INSERT

EDIT/MONTAGE

8mm CONTROL/ CONTROLE 8mm

CVC

AV1

TIMER REC

REC/OTR

(TV)

AV2 (DECODER/DECODEUR/EXT

defg

NORMAL

S-VIDEO

OUT/

SORTIE

)

OUT/

SORTIE

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L/G

AUDIO

R/D

IN ENT

RF ANT

OUT/

SORTIE

lmnopqr

AV LINK

TV / TEXT

TRACKING/V-LOCK

–

VOLUME

ShowView

REC

VCR

ON OFF

TIMER

RESET

+ –

EXIT

T S

(1) [VCR-ON/OFF]/[TV-ON/OFF] (2) [Numeric] (3) [AV/INPUT SELECT] (4) [LIBRARY/SEARCH] (5) [REPLAY] (6) [STILL ALBUM] (7) [MENU]

P O N M L

K J

E D C B A

(8) [Rewind] (9) [Stop] (10) [ON] (Yellow) (11) [DATE] (Green) (12) [CH] (Red) (13) [CANCEL] (14) [PROG./CHECK] (15) [I-TIMER] (16) [VCR 1/2] (#p. 30) (17) [AUDIO] (18) [OSD/DISPLAY] (19) [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.

(20) [TIMER] (21) [SP/LP/EP] (22) [OFF] (Blue) (23) [VCR/TV] (24) [OK] (25) [Fast Forward]

(38) [Cursor] (39) [EJECT] (40) [3D DNR] (41) Cassette compartment (42) S-VIDEO IN socket (AV3) (43) VIDEO IN socket (AV3) (44) AUDIO IN socket (AV3) (45) Infra-red Remote Control Receiver

window

(46) [EXT LINK] (47) [TBC] (48) [INSERT] (49) [A.DUB] (50) CVC (CVC Super) indicator (51) VCR display (52) [REC/OTR] (53) [Pause/Still] (54) [Jog Dial] (55) [Shuttle Ring] (56) AV1 21-pin Scart socket (57) AV2 21-pin Scart socket (58) VIDEO OUT socket (59) S-VIDEO OUT socket (60) AC Input socket (61) EDIT socket (62) 8mm CONTROL socket (63) [NORMAL/S-VIDEO OUT/SORTIE] (64) AUDIO OUT socket (65) RF IN socket (66) RF OUT socket

(26) [Play] (27) [EXIT] (28) [REC] (29) [Pause/Slow] (30) [ShowView] (31) [INDEX] (32) [VOLUME] (33) [Channel]/[TRACKING/V-LOCK] (34) [TV/TEXT] (35) [AV LINK/TV ASPECT] (36) [DIRECT TV REC] (37) [Teletext]

Menu Operation

[Cursor] (38)

To select items on the menu.

[MENU] (7)

To display the Main menu.

[EXIT] (27)

To exit the menu.

[OK] (24)

To confirm or store the selection.

VCR Operation

When you want to operate the VCR, set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [VCR].

[VCR-ON/OFF] (1)

To switch the VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains.

[Numeric] (2)

To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR.

Example: 9:

To enter a S

19:

HOW

VIEW number.

To enter numbers for various settings.

[AV LINK] (35)

To switch the TV from normal TV reception over to the video playback channel (AV input) (and vice versa).

TV Operation

When you want to operate the TV, set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [TV].

[TV-ON/OFF] (1)

To switch the TV on from standby mode or vice versa. On some TVs it is only possible to switch the TV to standby mode with this button, but not on. In this case, try to turn the TV on with one of the following buttons:

[Numeric] (2) [AV] (3) [Channel] (33)

[Numeric] (2)

To select the programme positions (1–99) on the TV.

[AV] (3)

To select the desired AV input on the TV.

[Channel] (33)

To select the desired programme position (TV station) on the TV.

[TV ASPECT] (35)

To switch the screen format between the wide-screen and other formats.

[VOLUME] (32)

To adjust the volume of the TV.

[TV/TEXT] (34)

To switch between normal TV mode and teletext mode.

[Teletext] (37)

If your TV is equipped for Teletext reception, you can use these buttons to change the teletext information displayed on the screen and select desired information. For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions.

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV

This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of most brands using the remote control supplied with this VCR.

• Some TV models cannot be operated with this remote control.

1) Set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [TV].

2) Look up your TV’s manufacturer in the list of TVs

compatible with the VCR’s remote control.

3) While keeping the [TV-ON/OFF] (1) pressed, use the

[Numeric] (2) to enter the manufacturer’s code. If there is more than one code listed for that manufacturer, try the first code. Be sure to enter the code in two digits. Example: 01

4) Check whether you can operate the TV correctly with the

VCR’s remote control.

If the TV cannot be operated properly:

In step 3, enter the other code listed for that manufacturer and repeat step 4.

List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control

[Brand] [Code]

Panasonic 01–04

AIWA 35

AKAI 27, 30

BLAUPUNKT 09

BRANDT 10, 15

BUSH 05, 06

CURTIS 31

DESMET 05, 31, 33

DUAL 05, 06

ELEMIS 31

FERGUSON 10

GOLDSTAR/LG 31

GOODMANS 05, 06, 31

GRUNDIG 09

HITACHI 22, 23, 31,

40, 41, 42

INNO HIT 34

IRRADIO 30

ITT 25

JVC 17, 39

LOEWE 07

METZ 28, 31

MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20

MIVAR 24

NEC 36

[Brand] [Code]

NOKIA 25–27

NORDMENDE 10

ORION 37

PHILIPS 05, 06

PHONOLA 31, 33

PIONEER 38

PYE 05, 06

RADIOLA 05, 06

SABA 10

SALORA 26

SAMSUNG 31, 32

SANSUI 05, 31, 33

SANYO 21

SBR 06

SCHNEIDER 05, 06, 29,

30, 31

SELECO 06, 25

SHARP 18

SIEMENS 09

SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33

SONY 08

TELEFUNKEN 10–14

THOMSON 10, 15

TOSHIBA 16

WHITE WESTINGHOUSE

05, 06

Connecting and Setting up

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV equipped with the [Q Link] For a TV equipped with the [DATA LOGIC] [Megalogic] Scart socket, also read from this page. For details about the connections, also read TV’s operating instructions.

1 AV1 21-pin Scart socket 2 Normal/S-Video Output switch 3 Aerial Input socket 4 Aerial Output socket 5 Aerial (not supplied) 6 Aerial lead (not supplied) 7 TV equipped with the Q Link (not supplied) 8 Aerial Input socket 9 21-pin Scart socket 10 RF Coaxial cable (supplied) 11 Fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied)

Hints:

• Q Link is an advanced system that offers a range of convenient

For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

• Unlike in most commercially sold 21-pin Scart cables, in fully-wired

• If the TV set is equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket that features Y/

function, then follow the steps.

or [SMARTLINK]*5 function and with a 21-pin

, [Easy Link]*3,

1 2

functions such as automatic copying of the tuning position of all available TV stations into your VCR’s memory (this is called Download) if you connect the VCR to your TV with a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied). Depending on the manufacturer, the equivalent of the Q Link function has a different name and may not work exactly the same.

[Q Link] is a registered trademark of Panasonic.

[DATA LOGIC] is a registered trademark of Metz.

[Easy Link] is a registered trademark of Philips.

[Megalogic] is a registered trademark of Grundig.

[SMARTLINK] is a registered trademark of Sony.

21-pin Scart cables all 21 pins of one plug are connected to the matching pin of the plug on the other end of the cable.

C signal separation, set the [Normal/S-Video Output] switch on the rear panel to [S-VIDEO OUT] so that you can play back with high picture quality and use a fully-wired (not supplied) to connect the VCR to the TV.

21-pin Scart cable

Preset Download (To Simultaneously Set Up this VCR with a New TV)

First of all, make sure that the VCR is switched off.

1) Switch the TV on.

The TV starts to tune all available TV stations and to adjust the clock.

• When the TV has finished its own auto setup, the VCR is automatically switched on, and the downloading of the setup data from the TV to the VCR

Download

Download in progress, please wait.

Position 67

starts. (Applicable to TVs with [Q Link] or [DATA LOGIC] function)

If your TV is equipped with the [Easy Link], [Megalogic] or [SMARTLINK] function, the Country setting menu appears on the TV screen. Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to select

the desired country and the

Country

Belgien Belgique België Danmark España

Ελλάδα

France Italia Nederland Norge

[OK] (24).

• The downloading automatically starts. When the indication appears on the VCR display, the downloading is complete.

Note:

• If you accidentally switch on the VCR before the TV, downloading of the setup data from the TV may not be performed correctly. In this case, follow the operation steps.

1) Wait until the Auto Setup is complete on both the TV and

the VCR.

2) Press the [MENU] (7) to display the Main menu on the

TV screen.

3) Press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select [Tuning] and then

[Download].

4) Press the [OK] (24) twice. Downloading of the setup data

from the TV to the VCR starts.

5) When the programme position and the current time

appear in the VCR display, downloading is complete.

Hints:

• If you use a Panasonic TV, starting the downloading of the setup data will automatically display the [Download] indication. However, in case of a TV of another make, the [Download] indication may not appear. In this case, select the AV input on your TV if you want to see the [Download] indication.

• If you select [Schweiz], [Suisse] or [Svizzera] on the Country setting menu, the other setting menu appears automatically to let you set [Power save] to [ON]. In this setting, the VCR’s power consumption is minimised when it is off (Standby mode). To turn the VCR on, keep the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) pressed on the VCR main unit, not with the remote control.

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Preset Download (To Set Up this VCR with a TV Already in Use)

1) Switch the TV on.

2) Select the AV input on your TV.

3) Set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [VCR].

4) Press the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to

switch the VCR on. Downloading of the setup data starts automatically. (Applicable

Download

Download in progress, please wait.

Position 67

to TVs with [Q Link] or [DATA LOGIC] function)

If your TV is equipped with the [Easy Link], [Megalogic] or [SMARTLINK] function, the Country setting menu appears on the TV screen. Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to select the desired country and the [OK]

Country

Belgien Belgique België Danmark España

Ελλάδα

France Italia Nederland Norge

(24). The downloading automatically starts.

• When the indication appears on the VCR display, the downloading is complete.

Hint:

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If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21-pin Scart cable, then follow the steps. (AV Connection) RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch TV channels even if 21-pin Scart cable is used to connect VCR to TV.

1 2

1 AV1 21-pin Scart socket 2 Normal/S-Video Output switch 3 Aerial Input socket 4 Aerial Output socket 5 Aerial (not supplied) 6 Aerial lead (not supplied)

Hint:

• If the TV set is equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket that features Y/ C signal separation, set the [Normal/S-Video Output] switch on the rear panel to [S-VIDEO OUT] so that you can play back with high picture quality and use a fully-wired (not supplied) to connect the VCR to the TV.

7 TV (not supplied) 8 Aerial Input socket 9 21-pin Scart socket 10 RF Coaxial cable (supplied) 11 Fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable

(not supplied)

21-pin Scart cable

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using S-Video cable, then follow the steps. (S-Video Connection) RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch TV channels.

1 S-Video Output socket 2 Audio Output socket 3 Aerial Input socket 4 Aerial Output socket 5 Aerial (not supplied) 6 Aerial lead (not supplied) 7 TV with S-Video Input socket

(not supplied)

8 Aerial Input socket 9 S-Video Input socket 10 Audio Input sockets 11 Audio cables (not supplied) 12 S-Video cable (not supplied) 13 RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

Auto Setup Function

The Auto Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations and sets the VCR’s clock to the current date and time.

1) Press the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to turn on the VCR. The Country setting menu appears on the TV screen.

2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421. Select the country where you are

Country

Belgien Belgique België Danmark España

Ελλάδα

France Italia Nederland Norge

using the VCR.

3) Press the [OK] (24). The VCR’s Auto Setup automatically starts and tunes all

Auto-Setup

Country Tuning

available TV stations and also sets the clock. This takes about 5minutes. When the indication appears on the VCR display, the Auto Setup is complete.

4) Press the [MENU] (7) for more than 5 seconds. The RF output channel number appears on the VCR display. The initial setting is channel 36.

5) Press the [Numeric] (2) [0]. The displayed RF output channel number changes to [ss].

6) Press the [OK] (24) to conclude the setting.

To cancel the Auto Setup before it has finished

Press the [EXIT] (27).

When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished

1) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to set the correct time

and date.

2) Press the [OK] (24) to conclude the setting.

To confirm that the TV stations have been tuned correctly by the Auto Setup function

See page 27.

When no station has been set, confirm all connections of the VCR again and restart the Auto Setup

See page 28.

When the station names and/or channel numbers have not been set correctly

See page 27.

Hint:

• If you select [Schweiz], [Suisse] or [Svizzera] on the Country

setting menu, the other setting menu appears automatically to let you set [Power save] to [ON]. In this setting, the VCR’s power consumption is minimised when it is off (Standby mode). To turn the VCR on, keep the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) pressed on the VCR main unit, not with the remote control.

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If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using only RF coaxial cable, then follow the steps. (RF Connection) RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch TV channels.

1 0Aerial Input socket 2 0Aerial Output socket 3 0Aerial (not supplied) 4 0Aerial lead (not supplied)

1) Press the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to turn on the VCR and tune your TV until the Country setting menu appears on the TV screen.

2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421. Select the country where you are

5 TV (not supplied) 6 Aerial Input socket 7 RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

Country

Belgien Belgique België Danmark España

Ελλάδα

France Italia Nederland Norge

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Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera others

using the VCR.

3) Press the [OK] (24). The VCR’s Auto Setup automatically starts and tunes all available TV stations and also sets the clock. This takes about 5 minutes.

• When the indication appears on

the VCR display, the Auto Setup is complete.

If, after setup, the picture on the video playback channel is distorted, change the RF output channel on the VCR to another number.

1) Press the [MENU] (7) for more

than 5 seconds. The RF output channel number appears on the VCR display. The initial setting is channel 36.

2) Press the [Numeric] (2). Change the RF output channel. Enter a channel number which differs by 2 or 3 from the one initially set number. For example, as the original number is 36, enter 39.

Retune your TV to the VCR’s new RF output channel.

3) Press the [OK] (24) to conclude the setting.

To cancel the Auto Setup before it has finished

Press the [EXIT] (27).

When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished

1) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to set the correct time

and date.

2) Press the [OK] (24) to conclude the setting.

To confirm that the TV stations have been tuned correctly by the Auto Setup function

See page 27.

When no station has been set, confirm all connections of the VCR again and restart the Auto Setup

See page 28.

When the station names and/or channel numbers have not been set correctly

See page 27.

Hint:

When You Insert a Video Cassette

The Tape Library System makes it easy to check what programmes are recorded on the inserted tape and lets you quickly select a programme for playback. For further details about the Tape Library System, see page 19.

When you insert a cassette with

an erasure prevention tab: When you insert a cassette without an erasure

As soon as you insert the cassette, the Cassette Number Check starts automatically. Wait a few moments until this check is completed.

On Screen Display

Checking tape number...

Please wait !

VCR display

When inserting a cassette that was recorded on this VCR:

When the Cassette Number Check is completed, the cassette number and the cassette’s contents (recorded programmes) appear on the On Screen Display, and the cassette number appears on the VCR display.

Content of tape: 5 1/1

Title

2 ZDF (18:58) We 18.04.01 5 Find space to record 6 5 Intro-Jet Scan 6

(When loading cassette No. 5.)

Panasonic VCR

Date

The cassette number and tape contents are not displayed for the following types of cassettes:

a. New (never used) cassettes. b. Cassettes recorded on another VCR. c. Cassettes whose cassette number was

deleted from the Library data.

d. Certain other kinds of cassettes. In the above cases, the following indications

appear:

Tape ID could not

be detected

(This indication appears for

(This indication appears for several seconds.)

several seconds.)

prevention tab:

As soon as you insert the cassette, playback starts and the cassette number appears on the VCR display for several seconds. However, the cassette number and the cassette’s contents (recorded programmes) do not appear on the On Screen Display.

(When loading cassette No. 5.)

If you want to cancel the Cassette Number Check midway:

Press the [Play] (26), [Stop] (9), [EJECT] (39) or

[VCR-ON/OFF] (1) after the check has started.

• No Tape Library data appears if you cancel the Cassette Number Check. (See page 20.)

• If you cancel the Cassette Number Check midway and then perform recording, a different cassette number may additionally be recorded on the cassette. However, this VCR will automatically cancel the added cassette number(s) when you play back the tape from the beginning.

To select a programme on the inserted cassette and start playback, see page 20.

To perform playback without making use of the Tape Library functions, recording or some other function, press the [EXIT] (27) to make the Tape Library indications disappear, and then operate the VCR for the desired function. Pressing the [EXIT] (27) is necessary even if the TV is not turned on.

To perform playback, recording or some other function, operate the VCR for the desired function.

For Normal Playback

Press the [Play] (26).

Playback

To Change the Playback Speed

1) Press the [Pause/Still] (53) on the VCR

2) Rotate the [Shuttle Ring] (55) clockwise

or counterclockwise.

For Cue or Review Playback

During playback, tap the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8).

• To return to normal playback, press the [Play] (26).

• Press and hold down the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8). Cue or review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed.

• You can also perform same operation by turning the Shuttle Ring clockwise or counterclockwise.

For High speed Cue or Review Playback (JET SEARCH)

During playback, tap the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8) twice.

• You can also perform same operation by turning the Shuttle Ring clockwise or counterclockwise.

For Still Playback

During playback, press the [Pause/Slow] (29).

• To return to normal playback, press the [Play] (26) or the [Pause/Slow] (29).

For Slow Playback

During playback, keep the [Pause/Slow] (29) pressed for 2 seconds or more.

• To return to normal playback, press the [Play] (26).

Fast-forwarding or Rewinding the Tape

Press the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8) in the stop mode.

• To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding, press the [Stop] (9).

• To briefly view the picture during fast-forwarding or

rewinding, press and hold down the corresponding button.

• You can also perform same operation by turning the Shuttle Ring clockwise or counterclockwise.

To Stop Playback

Press the [Stop] (9).

Notes:

• JET SEARCH, Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5 minutes.

• During playback function other than normal playback, horizontal noise bars may appear in the picture, the colour of the picture may be unstable, or the picture may be otherwise distorted. When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, the picture may be in black and white. When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture and the sound may be distorted. However, these are not malfunctions.

To Locate Precisely the Desired Moment in a Scene

1) Press the [Pause/Still] (53) on the VCR

2) Turn the [Jog Dial] (54) clockwise or

counterclockwise.

• If you keep the [Jog Dial] (54) turned quickly, playback or reverse playback is activated while the [Jog Dial] (54) turned.

To Select the Desired Sound Mode during Playback

1) Press the [AUDIO] (17) during

playback.

2) Press the [EXIT] (27) to exit the On Screen Display.

Audio Level

(Stereo)

–

40 25 12 3 0 3 6 9 r12

L dB R

Every time you press this button, the audio output mode changes as follows.

Stereo#Left#Right#Normal audio track (Mono) #Stereo

To Play back a Recorded Part Repeatedly

Press the [Play] (26) on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. The [R] indication appears on the TV screen.

• If [OSD] is set to [OFF] (See page 29), the [R] indication will

not appear in repeat playback mode.

To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode

Press the [Stop] (9).

To Rewind the Tape a Little to View the Same Scene Again (Replay Function)

Press the [REPLAY] (5). Rewind the tape a little from its present position and play it back again.

• During review playback, when you press this button, the

VCR briefly switches over to cue playback and play it back again.

• When the VCR is in the stop, rewind, fast-forward, slow

playback, or standby mode, the Replay function does not work.

To Stop Playback Automatically (Playback Off Timer Function)

If you set the playback duration, the playback will stop automatically. After the set playback time has elapsed, the VCR automatically stops playback and switches off. During normal playback, press the [Play] (26) on the VCR for more than 2 seconds to put the VCR in the Playback Off Timer mode. After that, press this button on the VCR repeatedly until the desired playback duration is displayed on the VCR display.

• Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication in the following order.

Counter display (normal playback mode)

#30 (min.)#60 (min.)#120 (min.) #180 (min.)#240 (min.) #Counter display (normal playback mode)

To stop midway

Press the [Stop] (9).

To Ensure High Playback Picture Quality (3D DNR Function)

To activate the 3-Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction (3D DNR) function, press the [3D DNR] (40), so that the 3D DNR lamp is lit.

• We recommend that you leave this function activated for normal use of the VCR. However, when performing editing, press the [3D DNR] (40) to turn this function off so that the 3D DNR lamp is not lit, to ensure editing with optimal picture quality.

To Ensure a Stable and Shake-Free Playback Picture Quality (TBC Function)

This function improves the horizontal shaking and the stable distortion in the vertical lines which tend to take place when tapes are played back. The Time Base Corrector (TBC) function is activated if the indicator (on the TV screen) is [TBC ON]. Use the [TBC] (47) to check the status or to activate the function. If you press this button once, the TBC indicator (on the TV screen) will display current status ([TBC ON] or [TBC OFF]). And if you press the button once again, the status will change ([TBC ON]/[TBC OFF]).

• We recommend that you leave this function activated for normal use of the VCR.

• The TBC function does not work during playback of a video cassette recorded in the MESECAM system.

• When you cannot ensure high playback picture quality, press the [TBC] (47) to turn this function off so that the [TBC OFF] indication appears on the TV screen.

• When switching the TBC function, the picture and the sound may be distorted. However these are not malfunctions.

TV screen

TBC ON

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