Panasonic NV-L25 User Manual

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Video Cassette Recorder

NV-L25 Series

Operating Instructions

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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.

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3 CAUTIONS

4 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

6 INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER

8 INSTALLATION

9 TUNING THE TV SET TO THE VIDEO PLAYBACK

CHANNEL

10 SETTING THE TUNER IN THE VTR

12 SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENT TIME

14 THE VIDEO CASSETTE

14 AUTO OPERATION

15 PLAYBACK

20 RECORDING FROM A TV BROADCAST SIGNAL

21 SUPER OTR FUNCTION (ONE-TOUCH TIMER

RECORDING)

23 TIMER RECORDING

29 VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM

30 INTRO SCAN FUNCTION

31 TIME SEARCH

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 PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NV-L25A: Australian model NV-L25EA: New Zealand model

FOR YOUR SAFETY

■ DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

is the safety information.

; HG (Htg^ Qual Picture Systerrr

Video recorders carrying the HQ symbol mark feature the new VHS High Quality Picture System. This system as sures complete compatibility with VTRs that use the con ventional VHS system.

32 CAMERA RECORDING

33 DUBBING (COPYING)

35 INSERT EDITING

36 AUDIO DUBBING

37 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

39 SPECIFICATIONS

Please read these cautions before you operate this VTR.

Cassette Coiii pertinent Door

When first unpacking the unit, you may notice that the cassette compartment door is partially open. This condition is due to the operation of a safety device designed to protect the unit from vibration during shipment; it is not a malfunction. When the AC mains lead is connected to a mams outlet, the door will return to its original position.

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If the VTR is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the VTR. In this case, the Dew Indicator “r " will flash on and off and the VTR will not operate.

Humiditvt and Ekist

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

The ventilation holes prevent abnormal increase in temper ature. Do not block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or

paper.

Keep the VTR away from extreme direct heat such as direct sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles.

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

Ha or 0№her Objects liteide

Touching internal parts of this VTR is dangerous, and may cause serious damage to the VTR. Do not attempt to dis assemble the VTR. There are no user serviceable parts

inside.

Keep Water away

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

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

The video heads are the means by which the recorder places picture signals on the tape during recording, and reads picture signals from the tape during playback. If these heads become dirty and clogged from use, 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.

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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 wellheated 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: (Refer to page 5.)

The Dew Indicator "r " on the Multi-Function Display will flash on and off and all the function buttons are made non-

operaiional 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 On/Off Switch 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.

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Keep the VTR away from flower 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.

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

remove dust.

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0 Play/x2 Button

0 Fast Forward ►►/Cue Q Button 15

0 Stop Button (■) 15

0 Pause/Still Button (II) 15 0 Digital Tracking Selector

0 Record Button (•)

0 Cassette Compartment 14

0 Audio Dubbing Button

0 Insert Editing Button 35

0 Channel Selection Up and Down Buttons

0 OTR On Buttons 21 0 Band/AFC Button

0 OTR Off Buttons

0 Eject Button (A)

0 Audio Dubbing Indicator

0 Insert Editing Indicator

10 0 Timer Controls

21 0 Clear Button

0 Microphone Input Socket

0 Picture Sharpness Control

0 Noise Filter/Edit Selector

0 Tape Speed Selector

0 VTR/TV Selector 9

0 Clock Button

0 Preset/Fine/Normal Button

0 Timer Record Button

0 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver

0 Reset Button

0 Digital Tracking Indicator

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@ Double Speed Indicator

@ Recording Indicator

@ OTR Indicator 21

(7) Date Display

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No. Description

Q Audio Input Socket

0 Audio Output Socket

0 RF Output Socket

0 Vertical Lock Controls 19

0 Synchro Edit Socket 34

0 AC Mains Lead Socket

0 Video Input Socket

0 Video Output Socket

0 RF input Socket

0 Video Playback Channel Selector

0 Test Signal Switch

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Clock/Counter Indicator

@ Search Indicator 15

@ Repeat Indicator

Memory Indicator

(J2) Counter Mode indicator

@ Tape Speed Indicator

@ Timer Programme Number

(1^ Channel Display 10

(Ì6) Position Indicator

(Ì7) VTR Indicator

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Use ^ Digital Scanner

Slide the Mode Selector Cover downward.

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0 Reset/Index Button (3 Record Buttons (•) 0 Pause/Still Button (I |) 0 Stop Button (■) 0 Rewind ◄^^Review @ Button

Slow Buttons

0 Mode Selector Cover 0 Time Search Button (D Monitor Button

Programme Position (Channel) Selector Buttons

0 Fast Forward ►►/Cue © Button 0 Play/x2Button{►)

0 Still Advance Button (ili^) 0 Reverse Play Button

Memory/Repeat/Search Button

0 VTR/TV Selector

0 Date Display 0 Channel Display

Start Time Display

0 End Time Display

Check Indicator

@ Digital Scanner On/Off Button

Bar Code Reading Section

(i) Transmit Button

Note:

To be able to use the unit as Remote Controller, press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button (the indications in the LCD

Display will disappear,

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How to Operate the Remote Controller (Digital Scanner)

Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to “ON”.

• If no operation is performed for more than 25 seconds (4 minutes during setting of the clock time), the scanner will automatically switch over to the power-saving standby condition and the lamp will go off. (In this case, it bar codes have already been read but not yet transmitted to the VTR, the data will be cancelled.)

• When the lamp Is not lit, press the button to “ON” again.

(A) Place the Remote Controller on the Small Box.

(B) Trace the bar code quickly in the direction of the arrow.

Power Source for the Remote Controller

■ The Remote Controller is powered by 4 lEC “R03” size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year, however, it depends on the frequency of use. Inspect and if necessary, replace the batteries once a year.

CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT

• Load the new batteries with their polarities (+ and -}

aligned correctly.

• Do not apply heat to batteries, or 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 oid and a new batteries together. (Also

never use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.)

Load the batteries as follows:

Q Push back the battery compartment locking lever.

@ Lift off the battery compartment lid.

• Treat the Programming Sheet with care. If the sheet gets dirty or scratched, the bar code reading may become impossible.

• Protect the Remote Controller from strong shocks

and vibration. Keep it away from water and places with high temperature and humidity.

• If the bar code is traced slowly, it cannot be read correctly.

• When there is no “Beep” sound, the reading of the bar code is incomplete. Always check your Display

Window to confirm the function scanned has been accepted,

• When using the Programming Sheet, put it on flat

surface: Reading the bar codes while holding it in your hand or bending it, may result in incorrect op eration,

• Do not deviate from the bar code, nor stop tracing halfway.

€> Insert the batteries with their polarities aligned as indi

cated inside the battery compartment.

Q Replace the lid.

Note;

•The infra-red beam should be transmitted directly at the Infra-red Remote Control Receiver on the front of the

VTR.

• Direct sunlight may interfere with the beam.

• The lightsensing angle of the Infra-red Remote Control Receiver in the VTR is about 30° for each side from the centre.

•The unit should be used within a range of about 7 meters from the front of the VTR.

Recommendation

After the programming of timer recording(s) is completed,

press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button so that the indica tions in the LCD Display disappear, in order to save battery power

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NV-L25A: FOR YOUR SAFETY

Install any external aerial to AS 1417.1

TV Set

(Select the video channel)

^ Connect the external aerial to the RF Input Socket on

the VTR.

@ Connect the aerial terminal on your TV set to the RF

Output Socket on the VTR with the supplied DIN-DIN Coaxial Cable.

0 If the TV set is equipped with separate video and audio

input sockets, It is recommended to connect the VTR to the TV set with separate video and audio cables, (not supplied)

0 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Mains Socket of

the VTR to the mains outlet.

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The adjustments described on this page are not necessary, if the VTR is connected to the TV set via the Video/Audio output sockets.

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Q Turn the TV set on and select the programme position

that is not occupied by any TV station.

@ Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR On.

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• The corresponding indicator lights up.

0 Set the VTR/TV Selector to “VTR".

(FRONTSIDE)

Video Playback Channel Selector

This switch is used to select the Video Playback channel which is not occupied with any TV station. [NV-L25A: 0 or 1;

NV-L25EA; 2 or 3]

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• VTR/TV Indicator will appear in the Multi-Function Display.

0 Set the Test Signal Switch to “On",

OFF ON

TEST

SIGNAL

0 Tune your TV to VHF channel as shown below.

Confirm by your TV that the received test pattern is as shown below. NV-L25A: VHF channel 0 or 1* NV-L25EA; VHF channel 2 or 3

NV-L25Aonly *ln some areas

channel 0 may be used by local TV station. In this case switch to channel 1.

Set the Test Signal Switch to “Off". Your TV is now

ready to receive the RF output signal from the VTR.

OFF ON

TEST

SIGNAL

0 To check, playback a pre-recorded tape and confirm

that the picture quality is satisfactory.

The tuner in the VTR makes it possible to receive TV broadcasts and to record these programmes without having to turn on the TV set.

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The tuner in the VTR can be preset with up to 99 stations. Q Press the “ + ” or Button until the picture of the

desired station on your TV is satisfactory.

• If the “-f” or ” Button is pressed while pressing the Next Button, the stations will change quickly.

PRESET PROG

NEXT BAND/AFC

Preparation

• Turn the TV set on and select the programme position (channel) which you have tuned to the video playback channel.

• Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR on.

• Set the VTR/TV Selector to “VTR”.

0 Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.

The indication on the Multi-Function Display changes from the clock indication to the position indication.

^ Press the Channel Up or Down Button to select a pro

gramme position (channel) which you want to tune to a

TV station.

£) Press the Band/AFC Button to select the “I”, “III” or

“U” position.

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During the station search

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• The tuned station is automatically memorized.

Repeat steps 0-0 sach channel you want to tune to a

station. © Press the Preset./Fine/Normal Button twice.

The indication on the Multi-Function Display changes

back to the previous indication.

RneTunin^ Rroecedure

If fine tuning is necessary, for example for a weak station which is close to a strong station:

(T) Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.

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Indication of the selected TV band

Press the “-h” or Button to obtain the best tuning

condition.

Selection of the programme position

• “AFC” Indicator will not be displayed.

• To return the tuning to its former state, press the Band/ AFC Button.

Press the Preset Fine/Normal Button,

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Blanking of Unoccupieti Progr^nme Posltíons^

^ Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button. ^ Press the Channel Up or Down Button to select a pro

gramme position (channel) which you do not want to tune to a TV station.

0 Press the Clear Button will be displayed in the

Programme Position Indication).

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• Repeat steps @ and @ for any programme positions on which no stations are to be tuned. Afterwards, these programme positions will be skipped during Up/Down selection of the programme position,

Q Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.

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Cancelling the Dear Functiorr (Blanking>

(T) Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.

@ To cancel the blanking of a programme position, select

that programme position on the VTR and then press the Clear Button.

Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.

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If more than 5 seconds pass between the first, second and third push, the channel will not be changed normally.

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

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TRACKING

FINE/NORMAL

For Example: Set the clock for Sunday, October 10, 1999,

• Connect the VTR to the mains outlet.

• Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR On. Q When connecting this VTR to the mains or after a long

power failure, the time indications flash.

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Q Press the “+” or Button to set the date.

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Press the Button to set the minute.

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^ Press the “ + ” or ” Button to set the year.

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Press the “+ ” or " Button to set the month.

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Press the Clock Button comes exactly 9:10'00".

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At every push of the Next Button, the flashing indication changes in the following order,

YEAR^ MONTH-^ DATE^ HOUR-^ MINUTE

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• In case of a power failure, the timer back-up system maintains the clock operation and timer content for

at least 60 minutes. However, depending on the charging time and the memory content, the back-up time may be considerably longer. However, it takes more than 60 minutes for the back-up circuit to be come operational, after the VTR is connected to the

mains.

•The Timer Record Function should be set to “Off”, otherwise the VTR cannot be operated normally. In this case, the Timer Record Indicator “|T]’' will flash to warn you.

• During date setting, the corresponding day is si

multaneously set.

• The clock/timer of the VTR is programmed with the

calendar up to the end of the year 2087, The indications 88-99 are for the years 1988-1999, The indications 00-87 are for the years 2000-2087,

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Setting the Dock ta the Time Usin^ the Bar Codes

0 Trace the bar code for the hour (START TIME),

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Preparation

• Slide down the Mode Selector Cover on the Remote Controller so that the Bar Code Reader Display can be

seen.

• Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to "ON".

O Trace the bar code "SETTING OF THE CLOCK".

SETTING OF THE CLOCK

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0 Trace the bar code for the year (YEAR),

0 Trace the bar code for the month (MONTH).

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Trace the bar code for the minute (MIN).

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0 Press the Transmit Button on the Remote Controller

and then confirm that the time is displayed in the Multi-Function Display of the VTR.

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"Beep-beep-beep-beepbeep...” sound indicates that the time setting is completed.

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Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to "OFF".

• If the transmission was not received correctly, the "Beep-Beep, Beep-Beep" sound from the VTR will warn you. In this case, perform transmission again.

• If the Remote Controller is left with no operation per formed for more than 4 minutes, it will automatically

switch over to the power-saving standby condition and the lamp in the reading tip goes out. In this case, bar codes

that have already been read (but not yet transmitted to the

VTR) will be cancelled.

•The bar codes "SETTING OF THE CLOCK", "YEAR" and "MONTH" are located on page 3 of the Programming

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0 Trace the bar code for the day of the month (DATE).

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^ Insert the video cassette as shown. The VTR will be

turned on automatically and the cassette will be auto matically drawn into the VTR.

When a video cassette is inserted, the “E3” mark will

appear.

Notes;

•When a video cassette with broken out erasure prevention tab (for example a pre-recorded tape) is inserted, play back will start immediately.

• Use ;VHSi video cassette tapes only.

Q Press the Eject Button (^).

REJECT

Simply press the Eject Button; the VTR turns itself on, ejects the cassette and turns itself off again.

Auto VTR On

When a cassette is inserted, the VTR turns itself on auto matically.

Auto Cue and Play

When inserting a video cassette which has the erasure prevention tab removed playback will start automatically. If nothing is recorded on the part of the tape where playback is started, the VTR will automatically be in the Cue playback mode until the recorded part is reached, then it changes

back to normal playback mode. When the Search Indicator is lit, the Cue playback will continue to operate, even after

the recorded part is reached. Therefore press the Play/x2

Button for normal playback. This applies only to previously unused tapes. Tapes which have been erased or re-recorded will not exhibit this feature.

Auto Rewind

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

be rewound to the beginning.

Auto Eject

When trying to record on a cassette whose tab is broken out, the cassette will automatically be ejected to warn that the recording cannot be made,

VTR-Off Eject

When the VTR is off, the inserted cassette can be ejected simply by pressing the Eject Button, and the VTR will au tomatically turn Itself off again.

Rewind Auto Shut Off

When the VTR On/Off Button is pressed during rewinding, the cassette will be ejected as soon as the beginning of the tape is reached, and the VTR will turn itself off.

Auto Timer Recording Standby

When the Timer Record Button is pressed during rewind ing, the VTR will switch over to the timer recording standby mode after the beginning of the tape is reached.

To prevent accidental

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When the Fast Forward ►►/Cue © Button is kept

pressed while the VTR is in the playback mode, the tape

will be played back at high speed in forward direction.

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The playback functions Cue, Review, Still, Reverse, Double Speed and Stow will work only in the SP mode.

Preparation

• Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to “Off",

• Insert a recorded video cassette. When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.

• Turn the TV set on and select the video playback channel.

• Set the Noise Fiiter/Edit Selector to “Off".

• Set the Digital Tracking Switch to “On".

Press the Play/ .v 2 Button (►;

SHARP

PLAY/X 2

• Control the picture as you like with the Picture Sharpness Control (sharp or soft contours).

When the Rewind -<^/Review © Button is kept pressed while the VTR is in the playback mode, the tape will be

played back at high speed in reverse direction.

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To make possible Cue or Review playback without having to keep the respective button pressed, first press the

Memory/Repeat/Search Button on the Remote Controller

so that the Search Indicator ’S" appears in the Multi-

Function Display, and then press the Fast Forward ►►■

Cue I© Button or the Rewind « Review ©) Button,

To switch the VTR back to normal playback, press the

Play/:^ 2 Button (►).

• When Cue or Review playback continues for more than 10 minutes, the VTR wilt automatically switch back to the normal playback mode.

When the VTR is in the playback mode, press the Play/x2 Button to view the action at twice the normal playback speed. To change back to normal playback, press the Play/

x2 Button again.

Press the Stop Button

When the VTR is in the playback mode, press the Pause/ Still Button (I I) to view a still-picture. To continue the nor mal playback, press this button again.

to stop the playback.

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY/X 2

Using the Remote Controller

When the VTR is in the playback mode, switching over to

Reverse Playback is possible by pressing the Reverse Playback Button,

• During Reverse Playback, noise bars may appear in the upper centre and lower centre parts of the picture.

REV. PLAY

Press the Still Advance Button (li^) while the VTR is in the still playback mode. Each time you press this button, the still-picture will advance one single field.

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During normal playback, the Slow-motion playback can be activated by pressing the Slow Button. The slow-motion playback speed can then be varied by using the Slow “4-” or Button,

• Press the Play/x2 Button (►) to continue the normal playback.

• If the Slow playback operation continues for more than 5 minutes, the VTR automatically switches over to the stop mode,

• While playing back a tape in the Super Still or Super Fine Slow playback mode on a TV set equipped with an automatic vertical hold control, the picture may shake vertically. In this case, set the TV set's vertical hold (Auto/Manual) selector to the “Manual” position, and adjust the vertical hold control.

Slow Tracking Control

• When noise bars appear during Super Still, Super Still Advance or Super Fine Siow piayback, switch over to Siow playback and adjust with the Tracking (+) or (-) Button to reduce the noise bars.

• It may not be possible to eliminate the noise bars com pletely.

• The sound will be played back only during normal playback.

• If you leave the VTR in the Stili and Siow playback mode for more than 5 minutes, the VTR will auto matically switch over to the Stop mode to protect the

tape and the video heads.

• Noise which takes the form of horizontal bars ap pears on the TV in the Cue and Review playback modes. This is not an indication of a malfunction.

• The top of the picture may become distorted in the Cue, Review or Super Still (LP) mode. This is not an

indication of a malfunction.

• When the picture rolls vertically in the Cue or Re view mode, adjust the vertical hold control on the TV set.

• Immediately after starting Cue or Review playback, the picture may be distorted. Also, when these

modes are cancelled, some momentary picture

distortion may occur. However, this is not due to

any malfunction.

• In “LP” mode only;

1, During any playback mode other than normal

playback, the picture distorted and black and white. This is not indication of malfunction.

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 limita

tion of format.

When changing the slow-motion playback-^ speed, indicator flashes. **■* " '

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Repeat Playback

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^ Press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button so that the

Repeat Indicator ‘"R” lights up.

NTSC Playback

Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back with this VTR via a PAL system TV set.

•Depending on the TV set used, the picture may shrink vertically, and black bars may appear both at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not an indication of a malfunction.

•And the playback picture may roll up or down, if the TV set is equipped with a V-HOLD control, it may be possible to stop the picture movement by adjusting this control.

•The special playback functions (except normal playback) cannot be used for NTSC recordings. This is not an

indication of a malfunction.

• Recording in the NTSC system is not possible with this VTR. Insert editing and audio dubbing also would not function correctly, so please do not operate these func

tions.

0 Press the Play/x2 Button.

•The playback will continue until the end of the tape At this point, the tape will be rewound to the begin

ning and the playback will be repeated.

0 To stop the Repeat playback, press either the Stop

Button or the Memory/Re peat'Search Button (the Re peat Indicator "R" will go out).

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Press the Rewind ◄◄/Review Q Button to rewind the

tape.

REW/©

Press the Fast Forward tape forward rapidly.

■/Cue Q Button to wind the

Digital Tracking

ON: Select this position for digital tracking. When playback is started after inserting a cassette, and the VTR is turned on, the Digital Tracking function wtil be activated automatically, the Digital Tracking Indicator will flash for several seconds, and the tracking will be adjusted

automatically (after the adjustment, the Digital Tracking Indicator will remain lit).

•When the Digital Tracking Indicator is lit and the tape speed (SP/LP) is changed, the Digital Tracking function will be activated. However, when the VTR is operating in other modes than the playback, insert editing and audio dubbing, this function will not work.

• During playback, the Digital Tracking function will be activated whenever the playback changes over from an unrecorded part to a recorded part, provided the recorded part is longer than 4 seconds.

»When the picture is distorted by noise bars, press

the Tracking ( + ) or (-) Button to select manual

tracking and adjust with these two buttons. The Digital Tracking Indicator goes out. To change back to Digital Tracking, press the Tracking ( + ) and (-) Buttons simultaneously.

Manual Tracking

OFF; Select this position for manual tracking.

•When the playback picture is distorted by noise bars, adjust by pressing the Tracking (+) or (-) Button,

•To return the tracking control to the former setting, press the Tracking (+) and (-) Buttons simultaneously.

©/FF

It shows the elapsed recording or playback time.

Hours

■” indication will appear when the tape is

The rewound further than the tape counter position ‘‘O'.OO.OO’’.

• It the figures on the Tape Counter do not change

during Fast Forward, Rewind or any of the Playback tunctions, this means that nothing is recorded on that tape section.

• The Tape Counter is automatically reset to "0:00.00" when the video cassette is inserted,

• During playback of NTSC recordings, the Tape

Counter does not function correctly.

Minutes

Seconds

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Repeatedly pressing this button will change the indication in the following order; “M" {Memory)—^ “R” (Repeat)^ "S” (Search)^ both indications are off ^ “M”..,

By pressing this button when the VTR On/ Off Switch is set to “On”, it is possible to change over the display mode of the Clock/Counter Display in the Multi-Function Display from “Clock” to “Counter” Display and vice versa.

• Even if the selector button is set for “Counter” the display

• When the Clock/Counter Display shows the time, the

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Ctock/Oounter Selec;tor

will automatically changes over to “Clock” Display in all the following cases; When you set the VTR On/Off Switch

to “Off”, adjust the clock to present time, programme a timer recording, check a timer recording programme or programme and perform an OTR.

counter cannot be reset and the Memory and Search Function cannot be activated (“M”, “R” and “S” indication does not light up.)

EDIT ON: For editing operations such as dubbing. OFF: For ordinary use of the VTR. NOISE FILTER ON: For playback of tapes with inferior picture quality caused, for example, by repeated dubbing.

• When the Noise Filter/Edit Selector is set to “EDIT ON”, the picture sharpness cannot be adjusted with the Picture Sharpness Control.

When the Monitor Button is kept pressed during Playback or Still playback, the broadcast picture of the selected pro gramme position (channel) or input signal through Audio/ Video Input Socket will be displayed. When this button is released, the picture will change back to the playback picture of the tape.

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If vertical jitter occurs during Still playback, adjust the VLock Control (on the rear of the VTR) for the corresponding recording system (NTSC or PAL) with the screw driver, A one-time adjustment should be all that is necessary,

The Memory function makes it simple and fast to find a

certain position on the tape later again, simply by pressing the Reset Button at that position to set the tape counter to “0:00.00" and by pressing the Memory/Repeat/Search Button. During Rewind or Fast Forward, the tape will then stop at approximately the desired position.

COUNT

M s

Memory Indication

'Even if the Clock/Counter Display is switched over to

“Clock” Display after pressing the Memory/Repeat'' Search Button, the Memory function will stop the tape

at the desired position.

-Search indication

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Q Select on the VTR, the programme position (channel)

to be recorded. In order to confirm proper reception, turn on the TV set and select the video playback

channel.

^ Press the Record Button (•).

REC

STOP PAUSE/STILL

REC

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RECORDING

□

SP/LP

Preparation

• Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to “Off".

• Reset the Tape Counter to “0:00.00".

• Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact.

When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press

the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.

• Set the Tape Speed Selector to“SP" or“LP".

• Set the VTR/TV Selector to “VTR”.

For recording either of two tape speeds can be selected. During playback the recorder selects automatically the correct speed. Select the desired tape speed with the Tape Speed Selec tor before recording.

• Set to the “SP” position for normal speed.

• Set to the “LP" position for slow speed. The correspond ing indicator {SP or LP) lights up during recording and playback in the Multi-Function Display.

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It is not recommended to change from the SP to the LP mode or vice versa in the middle of recording. Even if the switching is done while the VTR is in the pause mode, picture distortion will occur at the switching point during playback.

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When a video cassette with broken out tab is inserted, it will

be ejected automatically.

• During recording, the programme position (channel) on the VTR cannot be changed.

• To start a recording with the Remote Controller, press the

two Record Buttons on the Remote Controller simulta neously.

Ta HnisiTthe RecorcUng

0 Press the Stop Button (I

Avoid Recording Unwanted Material

0 Press the Pause/Still Button (| I) to stop the tape tem

porarily.

PAUSE/STILL !

• Press the Pause/Still Button (II) again to continue the recording.

• If you leave the VTR in the pause mode for more than 5 minutes, the VTR will automatically switch over to the stop mode to protect the tape and the video heads.

1. Record (following steps Q ^nd @).

2. Set the VTR/TV Selector to “TV”.

3. Select the desired programme position (channel) on

your TV set.

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• Disconnect all cables from the Video input and Au dio Input Sockets before starting the recording. If they remain connected, it is impossible to record TV programmes.

•If pause is activated during record and the released,

some colour noise may be present for a short period

of tape, this is not a muifunction.

REC

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This convenient function makes it possible to easily pro

gramme the VTR for recording of TV programmes with im mediate start or with start within 24 hours by precisely setting the starting time and ending time to the desired minute, and the VTR will automatically turn itself off when the recording ends.

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PROG

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Preparation

• Make sure that the clock shows the present time correctly.

• Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact. When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press

the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.

• Set the Tape Speed Selector to "SP” or “LP”.

It is possible to programme an OTR recording for a TV programme which will start immediately or within the next

24 hours.

(For example. OTR recording of a TV programme broad cast from 10,30 to 11 ;00.)

^ Select the programme position (channel) to be re

corded.

^ Press the OTR On (-h) or (-) Button to set the OTR

starting time to 10:30.

Press the OTR Off (-t-

ending time to 11:00.

• When quickly and repeatedly pressing the OTR On {+) or {-) Button or the OTR Off (-h) or (-) Button, the corre sponding time indication changes in 1-minute steps.

When it is kept pressed, the indication changes in

10-minute steps.

• After setting the OTR starting time in step the OTR Off (-F) or (-) Button must be pressed within 8 seconds to select the OTR ending time, otherwise the selected start ing time will be cancelled.

After 4 seconds, the display will automatically change back to the starting time indication,

To confirm the OTR ending time, press the Check/Programme Button once. When this button is pressed twice, the display will change to the clock indication mode.

or (-) Button to set the OTR

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SP ON

• The “OTR ’ indicator will be displayed.

When a video cassette with broken out tab is inserted, it will be ejected automatically.

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•The VTR will automatically switch off, when the OTR is completed. To turn the VTR on again, press the VTR On/Off Switch.

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When the Check/Programme Button is pressed once, the present time will be displayed.

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When the Clock/Counter Selector Button is pressed during OTR recording, the display will change over to the counter mode.

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PROG

□

PROG

□

Q Select the programme position (channel) to be re

corded.

^ Press the OTR Off (+) or (-) Button to set the OTR

ending time to 11:00.

• When the tab of the inserted video cassette is broken out, it will be ejected automatically.

•The “OTR” indicator will be displayed.

• The VTR will automatically switch off, when the OTR is completed. To turn the VTR on again, press the VTR On/Off Switch.

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CLOCK/COUNTER

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• When the tape reaches its end during an OTR the VTR will turn itself off.

• Make sure that the OTR Function (One-Touch Timer Recording) does not overlap a programmed timer recording. An OTR always takes precedence over a timer recording.

• It is possible to change the OTR starting time or the ending time before the recording starts.

• It is possible to perform any VTR operation (except timer recording) until the recording starts.

• It is possible to change the OTR ending time even during the recording.

• To interrupt an OTR, press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR off.

• Disconnect all cables from the Video Input and Au

dio Input Sockets before starting the recording. If they remain connected, it is impossible to record TV programmes.

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The programming of timer recordings is possible both on the VTR itself and via the Remote Control Unit, Programming of as many as 8 timer recording is possible up to one month in advance.

0 Press the (-k) or (-) Button to select the programme

position (channei) on which the TV programme will be broadcast.

□ □□□□□□

TRACKING

Preparation

• Make sure that the clock shows the present time correctly.

• Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to ‘'Off'.

• Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact.

When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press

the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.

For Example;

Programming a timer recording for a TV programme that will be broadcast on Wednesday, October 27. from 10:30 to

11:45, on programme position (channel) 12, on timer pro

gramme number 2. (Present date-^ October 10, 1999) ^ Press the Check/Programme Button to select the next

unoccupied timer programme number.

• Press the Tape Speed Selector Button until the indi cator of the desired tape speed (“SP " or "LP ") is lit in

the Multi-Function Display.

PROG

>! iV

SP DN

Press the Next Button.

Q Press the (-k) or (-) Button to set the date.

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SP ON

Press the Next Button.

Press the (-k) or (-) Button to select the hour of the starting time of the TV programme.

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□ □

TRACKING

] □

TRACKING

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SP -

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TRACKING

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Q Press the Next Button.

Q Press the ( + ) or (-) Button to select the minute of the

starting time of the TV programme.

CHECK

SP ON

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@ Press the Next Button.

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□ □

TRACKING

0 Press the ( + ) or (-) Button to select the hour of the

end time of the TV programme.

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□ □

TRACKING

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Press the Next Button.

Press the (+) or (-) Button to select the minute of the

end time of the TV programme.

Rjr Ev«»^ v№ek Fl^cordlng

For Example:

Programming a timer recording for a TV programme that is broadcast every week on Sunday, from 10:30 to 11:45 on timer programme number 7.

Programming for everyweek recording can be made on any

of the timer programme numbers 1-8,

Execute the operation steps 0 to ©.

Q Press the (-) Button repeatedly until the “SU” Indica

tor (^Sunday) is lit.

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SP OFF

Press the Timer Record Button.

□ □

TRACKING

7 ;SU ;

SP ON

Perform the operation steps 0 to (B.

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For Everyday Recording, you have the choice between 3 different modes: Monday through Friday, Monday through Saturday, and Sunday through Saturday.

MOTUWETHFR--------

□ □

TRACKING

MOTUWETHFRSA — SUMOTUWETHFRSA

For example:

Programme time for timer recording every day from 10:30

to 11:45 on timer programme number 8.

Programming for everyday recording can be made on any of the timer programme numbers 1-8.

Execute the operation steps O ©■ Q Press the (-} Button until the desired type of Everyday

Recording ((T), (g), @) is displayed.

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8 ' SUMniWEmFHU Z

SP ON / T11 ? f t T TIT r >

Perform the operation steps 0 to

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TRACKING

Make sure that the VTR is turned on. Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to “On”. Select the programme number to be checked, by repeated ly pressing the Check/Programme Button. The preset channel and start and ending times of the timer recording will be indicated for about 12 seconds.

SP 0«

(start time)

PROG

(4 seconds) j I

CHECK

(end time)

Make sure that;

the VTR is turned on,

the Timer Record Function is set to “Off”.

Press the Check/Programme Button repeatedly, until the number of the timer programme that you want to cancel is displayed.

@ Press the ( + ) and (-) Buttons simultaneously for more

than 3 seconds.

OFF

=~i (next 8 seconds)

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•After the programmed timer recording has been made, set the Timer Record Function to “Off", oth erwise the VTR cannot be operated normally.

• During recording, the programme position (channel) on the VTR cannot be changed.

• When you want to watch TV after setting a timer

recording, select the desired channel on the TV set.

• To cancel a timer recording during recording, set the Timer Record Function to “Off”.

• It is impossible to confirm programmes of timer re cordings while an OTR is being performed.

•To turn the VTR on and use it for playback or re

cording before the timer recording is performed, set

the Timer Record Function to “Off".

• When the Timer Record Function is set to “On” but

no video cassette is inserted or no timer recording has been programmed, the Timer Recording Indi cator [2 will flash to inform that the timer recording cannot be performed.

• If no cassette is inserted in the VTR, the “isg” Mark will flash.

• Disconnect ail cables from the Video Input and Au dio Input Sockets before starting the recording. If they remain connected, it is impossible to record TV programmes.

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Timer Recording by Using the Remote Controller

0 Trace the bar code for “END TIME",

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Trace the bar code for “MIN'

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Example: When programming a timer recording for a pro

gramme that will be broadcast on channel posi tion 4 on the 3rd of the month, from 7:02 to 7:30, trace the bar codes in the order of the numbered arrows shown below.

Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to “ON”.

Q Trace the bar code for “CHANNEL”.

OFF

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• The “Bee Bee Bee Bee Beeeeep" sound signals that the scanner is now ready for data transmission.

• When no sound is heard, read the bar codes once

again.

• If more than one bar code is read in the same group, only the last code will be effective.

• If the “CANCEL” bar code is read, all bar codes that

have been read so far wilt be cancelled.

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@ Trace the bar code for “DATE'

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Q Trace the bar code for “START TIME".

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Q Trace the bar code for “MIN”.

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® DATE

^ START TIME i

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Transmltttm Pm^^urtming Efatat

Keep pressing the Transmit Button and confirm that the programmed data on the Multi-Function Display of the VTR are as desired. After releasing the button, the data will continue to be dis

played for about 12 seconds.

Timer On/Off

After programming a timer recording, the VTR is in the timer recording standby mode and cannot be used for any other

operation, such as playback. If some other operation is desired, first trace the “TIMER ON/OFF" bar code and transmit it to the VTR with the Transmit Button. To later reset the VTR to the timer recording standby mode, trace the “TIMER ON/OFF" bar code again and transmit it with the Transmit Button,

TIMER ON/OFF

For P^f^raffimtng More ITtmOneTIni^RecxiixIhig tit Soccessior»

• If the transmission was not received correctly, the “Beep-Beep, Beep-Beep" sound from the VTR wilt warn you. In this case, perform transmission again.

• The transmission is possible when the VTR is turned on but is not in any of the recording or playback operation modes. It is also possible when the VTR is in the timer recording standby mode (g indication is lit).

•The programming will be done on the next lower unoccu pied timer programme number (8~ 1).

• If all programme numbers are occupied, the “Beep-Beep, Beep-Beep’’ sound from the VTR will warn you that the programming cannot be made.

• When the Transmit Button is pressed, the VTR will auto matically be put into the timer recording standby condition

and the VTR will be turned off.

• To operate the VTR before the timer recording will be

performed, press the Timer Record Button to suspend the

timer recording standby condition. After using the VTR, be

sure to press the Timer Record Button again, otherwise the timer recording will not be made.

Sheet.

CANCEL

* •

B-

@ Trace the bar codes for “CHANNEL”, “DATE”,

“STARTTIME" and “END TIME”.

Confirm that the present time is displayed on the

Multi-Function Display of the VTR, and transmit the data.

• If the next timer programming data are transmitted while the previous timer programming data are still being displayed, the displayed timer recording data will be cancelled.

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For Evc»ryday Recordiriig

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0 Trace the “START TIME” and then the “END TIME”

bar codes, and transmit the data to the VTR.

When programming an everyday recording using the bar

codes, you have the choice between 3 different modes: Sunday through Saturday, Monday through Friday, and Monday through Saturday.

(T) Turn on the Digital Scanner and trace the “CHANNEL"

bar code.

@ Trace the desired “EVERYDAY” bar code (0, @, 0).

(SU~SA)

Trace the “START TIME” and then the “END TIME”

bar codes, and transmit the data to the VTR.

• Everyday recording will be performed from that day on.

• If a “DATE” bar code is traced after tracing the “EVERYDAY” bar code, everyday recording will not be performed.

ForEveryweek Recording

Q Turn on the Digital Scanner and trace the “CHANNEL”

bar code.

^ Trace the bar code for the desired day of the week

among the “EVERYWEEK" bar codes.

SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

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EVERYWEEK

Sunday

Monday

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• Everyweek recording will be performed from that week on.

• If a “DATE” bar code is traced after tracing the “EVERY WEEK" bar code, everyweek recording will not be per formed.

Ta Confirm tim Programme of a Timer Recording

To perform this operation, the VTR must be turned on or it must be in the timer recording standby mode ([T] indication is lit).

(T) Trace the “CHECK” bar code.

• After releasing the Transmit Button, the programmed data will be displayed for about 12 seconds (for about 25 seconds, if the [i] indication is not lit) on the Multi-Function Display.

• At every push of the Transmit Button, the timer pro gramme number advances to the next higher num ber.

ToCaitcef a Programmed Timer Recording

To perform this operation, the VTR must be turned on but not be in any of the recording or playback operation modes, or it must be in the timer recording standby mode (□ indi cation is lit). To cancel a programmed timer recording, its data must be displayed on the Multi-Function Display. If they are no longer displayed, first, trace the “CHECK” bar code and perform transmission (several times, if necessary,

until the programme you want to cancel is displayed). Then,

within 12 seconds. 0 Trace the “CANCEL” bar code. 0 Perform transmission.

• To programme a new timer recording, perform the programming from the beginning.

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Saturday

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With the VHS Index Search function, up to 20 addresses {places where index signals are recorded) can be skipped to directly locate the beginning of the desired progrannme in both forward and reverse direction in the Fast Forward or

Rewind mode.

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RESET/ MEMORY/ INDEX REPEAT/SEARCH

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^ Press the Play/x2 Button (►) or Stop Button (■).

e Press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button.

• The indication “S" appears on the Multi-Function Display.

0 Repeatedly press the Reset/Index Button to select the

desired address.

The number of the selected address is shown on the

Multi-Function Display.

^ Press the Rewind •M/Review @ or Fast Forward

• Every time an index signal (address) is skipped the num ber in the Address Indication decreases by one.

• When the preset address is reached, the Tape Counter Indication will appear in place of the Address Indication, and the normal playback will start.

•To abort the Index Search function midway, press the Play/x2 or the Stop Button.

Recording of Index Signals

Index signals will be recorded automatically in the following cases:

•At the tape position at which the Record Button is pressed to start recording.

•At the tape position at which a Timer Recording is started.

•At the tape position at which an OTR recording is started.

f »When activating the VHS Index Search function ^

from the Still playback mode, the playback will start when the selected programme is reached.

• If the VHS Index Search function is started ex tremely dose to the beginning of the next pro gramme (place where an address signal is recorded) or from the beginning of the tape, the first address may not be counted.

• if there are unrecorded parts on the tape, or if re cordings have repeatedly been made on the same tape portion, the VHS Index Search function may

not work correctly.

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How the Intro Scan Function Works...

Tape is

The Intro Scan function plays back the first 10 seconds of

each programme (recorded with index signal) on a tape one after another. This is convenient for quick checking what programmes are on a tape, or to find the desired instalment of a TV series you have recorded on a tape.

Playback for about 10 seconds

•The Intro Scan function may not be activated for the first programme recorded close to the beginning of the tape.

• During the Intro Scan, if there is a portion without any recording on the tape, the Intro Scan function

will be activated at that position to play back the

tape for about 10 seconds, and the Intro Scan will

then continue.

• The Intro Scan function may not be activated, if the

interval between programme starts is less than 5 minutes in the LP mode, or less than 2 minutes in the SP mode.

^ Insert a video cassette.

(Put the VTR in the stop mode.)

Q Press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button.

(“S” mark appears.)

(The Intro Scan starts.)

Q When the desired scene is reached, press the Play/x2

Button twice.

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TIME SEARCH

The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape from any position by inputting the exact desired amount of playback time of the part that you want to skip.

'Present position

10.00

10 minutes from beginning of tape.

15.43

15 minutes 43 seconds from beginning of tape.

Rewind -<^/Review © Button. The playback starts after rewinding or fast forwarding to the tape position of the designated time.

Time Seaix;hfrom the Play Moder

The operation is the same as that for the stop mode but in

operation step Q, the Cue or Review (playback) is per formed to the tape position of the designated time and the

playback will then start. If the time search function is activated during playback, a time of up to 9 minutes 59 seconds can be input.

• The numbers in the Tape Counter do not change during parts of the tape on which there is no re cording.

•When the tape is inserted, the Tape Counter will automatically be reset to “0:00.00".

•When no time is input for the time search, a 2-minute tape segment is skipped and the playback will then resume.

If the time search function is activated during play back, but no time is input, a 30-second tape seg ment will be skipped and the playback wilt then resume.

Q Put the VTR in "STOP" mode. o Press the Time Search Button.

The indication in the Multi-Function Display changes as shown below.

COUNT

Input the time of the desired scene.

• The time is input by pressing the number buttons in the order; hour, minute, second.

• The ■■ " indication will be counted as “0".

COUNT

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CAMERA RECORDING

• If you leave the VTR in the pause mode for more than 5 minutes, the VTR will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video heads.

• Even if the video camera is equipped with video

recorder remote control functions, this VTR can not be remote-controlled from the camera.

•Disconnect all cables from the Video Input and Audio Input Sockets after finishing camera record ing.

If they remain connected, it is impossible to record

TV programmes.

Preparation

• Connect the Video Camera via the Camera AC Adaptor to the VTR as shown in the illustration above.

• Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact. When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.

• Set the Tape Speed Selector to “SP” or "LP”. Q Turn the Camera AC Adaptor on and make the nec

essary adjustments on the camera. Refer to the operating instructions of the camera you are using.

^ Press the Record Button (•) on the VTR to start re

cording.

Avoid recording unwanted material:

Press the Pause/Still Button {II) on the VTR, and the re

cording will stop temporarily. To restart recording, press the

Pause/Still Button (I I), again. 0 Press the Stop Button (■) on the VTR to stop the

recording.

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DUBB

Dubbing (copying) from one video cassette to another.

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

• To assure smooth, noiseless cuts when interrupting the recording, always use the Pause/Still Button

(II).

• To obtain smooth cuts when starting the recording from the stop mode:

1. Play back the last part of the previously recorded material to confirm its ending point, and then

press the Pause/Still Button (II).

2. Press the Record Button (♦). (The VTR is still in the pause mode.)

3. To start recording, press the Pause/Still Button (II) again.

•The picture quality of a re-recorded tape is not as good as that of the original.

• Disconnect all cables from the Video Input and Au dio Input sockets after finishing the recording. If they remain connected, it is impossible to record TV

programmes.

Preparation

• Make the necessary connections as shown in the connec tion diagram.

• Press the VTR On/Off Switches to turn both VTRs on,

• Make sure that the Noise Filter/Edit Selector of both the recording and playback VTRs (if equipped) are in the “EDIT ON” position. Set these switches to “OFF” for or dinary use of the VTRs.

(The Noise Filter/Edit Selector is on the front panel.)

^ Place the recorded cassette in the playback VTR and a

blank video cassette with the erasure prevention tab

intact in the recording VTR. ^ Press the Record Button (•) on the recording VTR, 0 Press the Play/x2 Button (►) on the playback VTR. 0 Press the Stop Button (■) on both VTRs to stop the

dubbing.

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Connecting to a VHS/VHS-C Movie Equipped with S^chm Edit Functioit

It is possible to synchronize the playback start and stop of the VHS/VHS-C Movie with the recording start and stop of this VTR.

Preparation

• Make the necessary connections as shown in the con nection diagram.

• Set the Edit Switch (Noise Fiiter/Edit Selector) on both the VHS/VHS-C Movie and on this VTR to “ON” (or “EDIT ON”).

^ Put the VTR in the recording pause mode. @ Put the VHS/VHS-C Movie in the still playback mode.

• Put the Movie at the point where you want to start editing into the still playback mode.

Q Press the Pause/Stil! Button on the VTR.

• The VHS/VHS-C Movie changes over to the playback

mode and the dubbing will start automatically.

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(J) Press the Pause/Still Button on the VTR.

• The VTR changes over to the recording pause mode

and the VHS/VHS-C Movie changes over to the still playback mode.

Operate the VHS/VHS-C Movie to skip the unwanted scenes and then put it in the stilt playback mode again.

Press the Pause/Still Button on the VTR.

•The dubbing will restart.

To stop the dubbing, press the Stop Button on the VTR and then put the VHS/VHS-C Movie in the stop mode.

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Insert Editing is an editing system that allows replacing scenes on a previously recorded tape by newly recorded scenes or titles.

It is possible to record new sound at the same time.

Preparation

• Connect the systems needed for the Insert Editing.

• Insert a Video cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact.

• When performing insert editing from another VTR. set the Noise Filter/Edit Selector to '‘EDIT ON",

Q Press the Play./x2 Button, o Locate the tape position where you want the insert

editing to end, and press the Pause/Still Button to put the VTR into the still playback mode.

Q Press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button on the Re

mote Controller so that the Memory Indicator “M” mark will light up.

0 Perform review playback to a point the insert editing

start point.

Q Press the Insert Editing Button.

(The Insert Editing Indicator lights up.) To simultaneously insert new sound, press the Audio

Dubbing Button. (The Audio Dubbing Indicator will light up.)

Q After the picture to be inserted is prepared, press the

Pause/Stiil Button (I |). (The insert editing will start.)

• The insert editing will end at the point where the Tape Counter indicates “0:00.00". and the editing VTR will stop in the still playback mode.

• It is not necessary to operate the Tape Speed Se lector.

• The picture quality of an inserted part is always

somewhat inferior to that of the original.

• Avoid performing insert editing repeatedly on the same part of the tape because the picture quality of that part becomes inferior,

• Do not press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button during insert editing. If it is pressed, the Memory Indication “M” will disappear, and the insert editing will not end automatically at the preset editing end point.

• The inserted picture may contain slight colour noise or the colours may be unstable.

• If insert editing is performed on a tape recorded in ' the NTSC system, the insert editing function will not 1 work correctly.

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0 Press the Reset Button to reset the Tape Counter to

‘■0:00.00’,

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Note that the original sound will be completely erased dur ing audio dubbing.

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Preparation

• Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact. When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.

• Reset the Tape Counter to ‘‘0:00.00”.

•Turn the TV set on and select the video playback channel.

Press the Play/x2 Button (►) to locate the point where

you want to start the audio dubbing.

Press the Pause/Still Button (II) at the exact point

where you want to start the audio dubbing.

Press the Audio Dubbing Button (the indicator will light

up).

AUDIO DUB

AUDIO DUB O

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Q Press the Pause/Still Button (I I) once again to release

the tape from pause, and at the same time start the

operation of the audio source. The audio dubbing will start.

Press the Stop Button (■) to stop the audio dubbing.

• When a microphone is used for dubbing, do not place it near the speaker of your TV to prevent

howling noise (acoustic feedback).

• if the erasure prevention tab of the cassette is

missing, no audio dubbing can be made.

• if audio dubbing is performed on a tape recorded in

the NTSC system, the audio dubbing function will

not work correctly.

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Before requesting service, check the following points once again.

SYMPTOM CAUSE

Power doesn't turn on.

Power is on but unit doesn't operate.

TV programmes cannot be recorded.

OTR Function {One-Touch Timer Recording) cannot be performed.

Unattended timer recording

cannot be performed.

REMEDY

Mains lead is not connected.

The Timer Record Function is set to “On".

Dew condensation inside the VTR.

Safety devices are operating.

Connect mains lead tcrmains outlet.

Set the Timer Record Function to “Off".

Wait until the Dew Indicator “d " goes off.

Turn off the VTR On/Off Switch, disconnect

mains cord from outlet, then reconnect mains cord to mains outlet and turn on the VTR On/Off Switch again.

Connectio'n of aerial lead is not correct. Connect aerial lead correctly.

Reception channel is not properly tuned.

Cables are connected to the Video Input and Audio Input Sockets.

Clock is flashing ‘‘0:00’’.

Recording start or recording stop time setting is incorrect.

The Timer Record Function is set to “Off".

Tune reception channel.

Disconnect ail cables from the Video input and

Audio Input Sockets.

Set clock to present time.

Set recording start and recording stop time

correctly.

Set the Timer Record Function to “On”.

If you attempt to carry out

Recording, Timer Recording, or OTR, the cassette will be automatically ejected.

Clock shows incorrect time.

Clock is flashing at “0:00”.

Accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette is broken out.

Adjust clock to present time.

Set clock time and perform timer setting.

Cover tab hole with adhesive tape.

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

REMEDY

Playback picture is not in colour. Playback picture has large amounts of “snow”.

Remote Controller does not work.

Bar code reading with Remote

Controller is impossible.

Reception channel was not adjusted correctly during recording.

TV set is not properly tuned to the video playback channel of the VTR.

The video heads are clogged with dirt.

The video heads are abraded.

Tape is old and/or defective.

Remote Controller is not being pointed at

Infra-red Receiver Window on the VTR. Distance is too far.

An obstacle is between Remote Controller

and VTR, Batteries are exhausted.

Battery polarities ( + , -) are reversed.

The Remote Controller is in the power-saving standby condition.

Readjust reception channel correctly.

Properly tune the TV set to the video playback

channel of the VTR.

Consult qualified service personnel.

Use new tape.

Point the Remote Controller at Infra-red Receiver Window on the VTR.

Use the Remote Controller within 7 m from the VTR.

Remove obstacle.

Replace batteries.

Insert batteries correctly.

Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to “ON” again.

Transmission from the Remote Controller to the VTR cannot be performed.

The bar code has been traced too slowly.

The bar code was not traced all the way from the Small Box past the last bar.

The bar code was not traced straight.

The VTR is turned off.

The VTR is in an operation mode.

There is no unoccupied timer programme

number left. Reading a bar code was not followed by a

“beep” sound from the Remote Controller.

The transmission was not followed by a

repeated “beep” sound from the VTR,

Trace the bar code quickly.

Trace the bar code correctly.

Trace the bar code straight from left to right.

Turn the VTR on.

Put the VTR into the stop mode.

A maximum of 8 timer recordings can be

programmed at the same time. Perform the bar code reading again.

Keep pressing the Transmit Button until the confirmation sound is heard.

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SPEC

NV-L25A, EA

Power Source: Power Consumption:

Video Recording System: Video Heads:

Tape Speed;

Tape Format:

Record/Playback Time:

FF/REW Time: VIDEO

Television System:

Modulation System:

Input Level: Output Level:

AUDIO

Input Level:

Output Level:

Audio Track:

Video Horizontal Resolution:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

Audio Frequency Response:

Operating Temperature:

Operating Humidity:

Weight:

Dimensions:

Standard Accessories:

240 V AC 50-60 Hz Approx. 22 watts

2 rotary heads, helical scanning system

4 heads SP; 23.39 mm/sec. LP; 11.7 mm/sec.

VMS tape SP; 240 min. with NV-E240 LP; 480 min. with NV-E240 Less than 5.5 min. with NV-E180

CCIR; 625 lines. 50 fields, PAL colour signal Luminance; FM azimuth recording Colour signal; converted subcarrier phase shift recording

VIDEO IN (PHONO); 1.0Vp-p, VIDEO OUT (PHONO); 1.0 Vp-p, RF Modulated: NV-L25A: VHF channel 0 or 1,

NV-L25EA: VHF channel 2 or 3,

AUDIO IN (PHONO); MICROPHONE; AUDIO OUT (PHONO):

1 track (Normal-mono only)

Colour; more than 240 lines (SP) Video; more than 43 dB (SP) Audio: more than 43 dB (SP) 80 Hz-10 kHz (SP) 5 C-40^C 35%-80%

5.0 kg 380 (W)x82 (H)x 343.5 (D) mm

1 pc. DIN-OIN Coaxial Cable

1 pc. Remote Controller

4 pcs. "R03" size batteries

1 pc. AC Mams Lead

-10 dB,

-70 dB

-6 dB.

75 ohm, terminated 75 ohm, terminated 75 ohm, unbalanced 75 ohm, unbalanced

more than 50 kohm, unbalanced

less than 1 kohm, unbalanced

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

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Load the batteries as follows:

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NV-L25A, EA

Video Recording System: Video Heads:

Input Level:

Output Level: