Panasonic NVSD200BA User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
Dear Customer
May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder.
We would particularly advise that you carefully study the Operating instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions.
IMPORTANT
Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast materiai may infringe copyright laws.
Connections Tuning the TV to your VTR
Setting the Clock of the VTR................................ 5
Storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR
Controls and Connection Sockets
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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

B DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
m AC MAINS LEAD CONNECTION
The wires in the mains lead of this apparatus are coloured in accordance with the following code.
Important
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Mains Lead
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above
wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three
pin plug.
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Playback
On-the-spot Recording
•Assembly Editing
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Timer Recording
Other Functions
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Before Requesting Service....................................... 17
Precautions............................................................. 19
Specifications.................................................................................. 20
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HQ (High Quality) Picture System

Video recorders carrying the HQ symbol mark feature the new VHS High Quality Picture System. This system assures complete compatibility with VTRs that use the conventional VHS system.
Connections Connections
This tells you how to connect the VTR to an aerial, TV, etc.
Basic Connections
The following connections are required to record and piay back the VTR through a TV set:
Aerial
Connection to a TV Set with the Audio/Video Input Sockets
Aerial

Tuning the TV to your VTR

it is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV broadcasts.
It you have connected the VTR to the TV through the video and audio input sockets then you do not need to foliow the procedure mentioned below.

Operations

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TEST SIGNAL
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TEST SIGNAL
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Turn on the TV and VTR.

To generate a test pattern, set TEST
SIGNAL to ON.
Set the TV to an unused position which you
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wish to use for your video playback.

Set TEST SIGNAL to OFF.

Note: The test signal is transmitted on video channel 38. If you are encountering interference from a TV broadcast on this video channel, you may readjust to another free channel (30-40) by using the CH ADJ, screw which is
located on the rear of the VTR. Please note that if the CH ADJ. screw is used then you will have to retune your TV to the test signal as in item 2 to 4 above.

Setting the Clock of the VTR

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

Preparation

Turn on the VTR,

Operations

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

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

Keep CLOCK SET pressed for more than 2 seconds.

Set Year “99”.

Set Month “10".
Set Date “16”.
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SET
Time Reset Function
If the clock is less than two minutes slow or fast, it can
easily be reset to the proper time. For example:
Resetting the clock to 12:00.00
Set Hour “20”.
Set Minute “15”.
•There is no need to press NEXT.
Press CLOCK SET.
•The clock will start.
1 Keep CLOCK SET pressed at any time between
11:58.00 and 12:01.59 for more than 2 seconds.
2 Press CLOCK SET again as soon as you hear the
12:00.00 time signal.

storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR

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Introduction

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

Preparation

•Confirm that the TV is on and the VTR viewing channel is selected.
•Turn on the VTR and select the programme position except AV,
Operations
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TUNER
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PRESET
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TUNER
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PRESET

Dispiay Symbols

Keep TUNER PRESET pressed for more than 2 seconds.

r—Select the programme position, then press

NEXT
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Search for the required TV station.

Press TUNER PRESET twice.

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Fine Tuning Procedure

1 Keep TUNER PRESET pressed for more than
2 seconds, and then press again. 2 Press NEXT. 3 Press + or - to obtain the best tuning condition.
®“A" Indicator disappears.
®To return the tuning to its former state, press SHIFT. 4 Press TUNER PRESET.
Storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR

Blanking of Unoccupied Programme Positions

1 Keep TUNER PRESET pressed for more than
2 seconds.
2 Select a programme position which you do not want to
tune to a TV station, by using + or -.
3 Press SHIFT. (“- is displayed.)
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other unoccupied programme positions to skip during the selection of the programme positions.
•To cancel the blanking of a programme position, select that programme position on the VTR and then press SHIFT.
4 Press TUNER PRESET twice.

Channei Pian

VHF
4-13
UHF
21-68
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