Panasonic NV-L25 User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-L25 Series

Operating Instructions

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	Before attempting to connect, operate or
	adjust this product, please read these
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3CAUTIONS

4CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

6INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER 8 INSTALLATION

9TUNING 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

20RECORDING FROM A TV BROADCAST SIGNAL

21SUPER OTR FUNCTION (ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING)

23 TIMER RECORDING

29VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM

30INTRO SCAN FUNCTION

31TIME SEARCH

32CAMERA RECORDING

33DUBBING (COPYING)

35INSERT EDITING

36AUDIO DUBBING

37 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

39 SPECIFICATIONS

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.

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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

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.

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 nonoperaiional 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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0 VTR On/Off Switch with Indicator	9	0 Multi-Function Display	5
0 Rewind -<^/Review @ Button	15	0 Clock/Counter Selector	19
0 Play/x2 Button	15	0 Microphone Input Socket	36
0 Fast Forward ►►/Cue Q Button	15	0 Picture Sharpness Control	15
0 Stop Button (■)	15	0 Noise Filter/Edit Selector	19
0 Pause/Still Button (II)	15	0 Digital Tracking Selector	18
0 Record Button (•)	20	0 Tape Speed Selector	20
0 Cassette Compartment	14	0 VTR/TV Selector	9
0 Audio Dubbing Button	36	0 Clock Button	12
0 Insert Editing Button	35	0 Preset/Fine/Normal Button	10
0 Channel Selection Up and Down Buttons	10	0 Timer Controls	10
0 OTR On Buttons	21	0 Band/AFC Button	10
0 OTR Off Buttons	21	0 Clear Button	11
0 Eject Button (A)	14	0 Timer Record Button	24
0 Audio Dubbing Indicator	36	0 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver	6
0 Insert Editing Indicator	35	0 Reset Button	19

0 Digital Tracking Indicator	18

Multi-Function Display

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Cassette-in Indicator	14
Tape Running Display	15
@ Timer Recording Indicator	24
@ Double Speed Indicator	15
@ Recording Indicator	20
@ OTR Indicator	21
(7) Date Display	12
Clock/Counter Indicator	12
@ Search Indicator	15
@ Repeat Indicator	17
Memory Indicator	19
(J2) Counter Mode indicator	18
@ Tape Speed Indicator	20
@ Timer Programme Number	23
(1^ Channel Display	10
(Ì6) Position Indicator	10
(Ì7) VTR Indicator	9

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No. Description		Page
Q Audio Input Socket		32
0	Audio Output Socket	8
0	RF Output Socket	8
0	Vertical Lock Controls	19
0	Synchro Edit Socket	34
0 AC Mains Lead Socket		8
0	Video Input Socket	32
0	Video Output Socket	8
0	RF input Socket	8
0	Video Playback Channel Selector	9
0	Test Signal Switch	9

^VTR On/Off Button

^Clock/Counter Selector 0 Reset/Index Button

(3 Record Buttons (•)

0 Pause/Still Button (I |)

0 Stop Button (■)

0 Rewind ◄^^Review @ Button

0 Slow Buttons

0 Mode Selector Cover

0 Time Search Button

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0 Programme Position (Channel) Selector Buttons

0 Fast Forward ►►/Cue © Button

0 Play/x2Button{►)

0 Still Advance Button (ili^)

0 Reverse Play Button

0 Memory/Repeat/Search Button

0 VTR/TV Selector

Use ^ Digital Scanner

Slide the Mode Selector Cover downward.

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0 Date Display

0 Channel Display

0 Start Time Display

0 End Time Display

0 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.

•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.

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.

€> 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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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.

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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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".

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

0 Set the Test Signal Switch to “On",

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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

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

0 Set the Test Signal Switch to “Off". Your TV is now ready to receive the RF output signal from the VTR.

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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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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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NV-L25EA	1-3		4-11	21-69

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.

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During the station search (The position indication flashes on and off.)

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Tuned condition

• 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.

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

•“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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^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.

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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For Example: Set the clock for Sunday, October 10, 1999, 9:10

•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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^ Press the Clock Button to start the date and time set­ ting.

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

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Press the or “ Button to set the hour.

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Press the Button to set the minute.

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

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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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