How it Works
Panasonic
Loading...
NV-SD230A
User Manual
32 pgs534.7 Kb0
Table of contents
Loading...

Panasonic NV-SD230A User Manual

;s‘■■■ 'Vi■ /^'''•■''i^'^■= .-iS^'.■i'''i'i •' -'

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-SD230A
VQT7735
VMS puivf
PAL NTSC
Before attennpting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

Contents

Before Use
Controls and Connection Sockets Infra-red Remote Controller
Remote Controller Setup................................................... 8
.....................................
..........
........................................6
4
FOR YOUR SAFETY
m DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT
Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other pubilshed or broadcast material may infringe copyright iaws.
Setting Up
Connections ..........................................................................
Tuning the TV to your VCR..................................................10
Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR...................................12
Language Setting of the On Screen Display......................14
Setting the Clock of your VCR Settings Using the On Screen Display
•Option Setting..................................................................17
............................................
...............................
9
15 16
Basic Operations
Playback................................................................................ 19
Manual Recording................................................................21
•One-Touch Recording (OTR)..........................................23
Advanced Operations
Timer Recording................................................................. 24
•4-Key Programming
Search Functions
•VHS Index Search System..............................................26
•Intro-Jet Scan
Making a copy.......................................................................27
•Copying............................................................................27
Other Functions.................................................................... 28
•NTSC Playback................................................................28
•Other Automatic Functions
........................................................
.................................................................
..................................................................
......................;.....................28
24
26
26
Helpful Hints
Before Requesting Service.................................................. 29
Usage Precautions
Specifications
..............................................................
.......................................................
31
Back Cover
m.

Controls and Connection Sockets

This section describes in detail the function of each button, switch and connection socket.
/

1 2 3

4 5 6

Set VCR/TV switch to VCR for using
POWER (!) and the and /\ buttons.
VCH_._TV INPUTBEIKI
V
WUffJE
+
1/
/f
0 © ®
© © ©
©©:© © ® ©
^ARCH OSD DISPLAY
^ G3 GD a
BESET : REC
O
Q Q a
__ __
VCPfTV
CD CD CD
10

FRONT

1 POWER (!)/l (POWER Ci))
Press to switch the VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains.
Set VCR/TV switch to VCR for using POWER (!) of
remote controller.
2 A EJECT
Ejects a video cassette.
3 Cassette Compartment
Insert a video cassette here.
4 REW (REWIND)
In the stop mode:
In the playback mode:
In the rewind mode:
“«]” is lit.
5 SEARCH
Searches a recorded programme using the intro-jet scan
functions.
6 FF (FAST FORWARD) ►►
In the stop mode: Fast forwards the tape. In the playback mode: Searches forward. In the fast forward mode: Obtains high speed picture. “[>[>” is lit.
Rewinds the tape. Searches back. Obtains high speed picture.
7 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver Window

REAR

8 CVC (Crystal View Control) Indicator
This indicator is lit when the VCR is on.
9 Display
10
Selects the required programme position (TV station) of the VCR.
For tracking adjustment and vertical locking adjustment.
•For manual tracking adjustment The N/ and buttons are used to adjust the tracking
when, for example, noise bars on the picture during normal playback are better removed manually than by automatic digital tracking control. To return to automatic digital tracking control, press both buttons together.
•For slow tracking adjustment
When noise bars appear during still or slow playback, switch over to slow playback and adjust with the V or ^ button to reduce the noise bars.
•For vertical locking adjustment Use the v' and /s buttons to minimize any vertical
jitter during still picture playback.
Set VCR/TV switch to VCR for using the V and /\ buttons of remote controller.
15 VIDEO IN
Connects a video cable from a movie camera or another CQ unit.
16 VIDEO OUT
Connects a video cable to a TV or another unit.
17 RFIN
Connects the external aerial.
18 AC IN-
Connects the main power supply.
19 AUDIO IN
Connects an audio cable from a movie camera or another unit.
20 AUDIO OUT
Connects an audio cable to a TV or another unit.
21 RFOUT
Connects the aerial terminal on a TV.
11 •REC/OTR
Starts recording. For One-Touch Recording (OTR).
12 TIMER REC0
Turns the timer recording function on and off. H is lit or not lit. Once you operate the timer recording function, normal VCR operation is not possible unless you press this button again and release the VCR from the timer recording standby mode.
13 STOP ■ P)
Stops playback or recording.
Ejects the video cassette.
14 PLAY/OFF E ►
Starts playback. is lit. For the repeat playback function. For the Play-Off Timer function.

Infra-red Remote Controller

The remote control unit for this VCR is a universal remote controller. As such, some of its buttons are not used to operate this VCR.

VCR OPERATION

Set VCR/TV switch to VCR for using the
2 Numeric Buttons
Selects programme positions (1-99) of the VCR.
• Ensure that VCR/TV switch is set to VCR.
9: ©
19: © —O —®
4 RESET
Resets the tape counter (elapsed time) to “0:00.00”.
•The tape counter is automatically reset to “0:00.00” when a video cassette is inserted.
5 il/l►(PAUSE/SLOW)
During playback;
•By pressing: Still picture. “ [|0 " is lit.
• By pressing for 2 seconds or more:
Slow playback. “ 0>” is lit.
During recording: Interrupts recording.
6 On Screen Display Menu Operation Buttons
MENU:
Makes the on screen display main menu appear on the TV screen.
ENTER:
Confirms the selection, or stores.

A ▼ ^

Makes selections from the on screen display.
•These buttons can also be used for playback, stop, rewind and fast forward mode.
7 Timer Recording Operation Buttons
CH, DATE, ON, OFF:
Programmes a timer recording.
PROG./CHECK:
Sets and checks timer programmes.
CANCEL:
Cancels the settings made for timer recording.
SPEED:
Selects the desired tape speed for recording. SP gives the best picture quality. LP (EP) gives the longest recording time.
•The indicator (SP, LP or EP) corresponding to the selected tape speed now appears on the VCR display
or on screen display. LP: This appears when PAL/MESECAM signals are
input or output.
EP; This appears when NTSC signals are input or
output.
TIMER REC 0:
Turns the timer recording function on and off.
□ is lit or not lit. Once you operate the timer recording function, normal VCR operation is not possible unless you press this button again and release the VCR from the timer recording standby mode.
8 No function.
This button is not used to operate this VCR.
3 OSD
For the On Screen Display Function.
9 No function.
This button is not used to operate this VCR.
10 VCR/TV switch
VCR: Selects the VCR operation mode. TV: Selects the TV operation mode.
11 INPUT SELECT
Selects the AV external recording source.
12 DISPLAY
Changes the indication on the VCR display or on screen display as follows. |-^CIock-»Counter-^Remaining Tape Time —|
13 No function.
This button is not used to operate this VCR.
14 INDEX
Used for the index search function.
15 REC«
Starts recording.
16 REPEAT
For the repeat playback function.
17 >(PLAY)
Starts playback. is lit.
For the repeat playback function.
18 VCR/TV
No function.
This button is not used to operate this VCR.
TV OPERATION
Set VCR/TV switch to TV for using POWER Cb, the V and buttons and the numeric buttons.
19 POWER (b
Press to switch the TV from on to standby mode or vice
versa. In standby mode, the TV is still connected to the
mains.
•With some TV models, it may only be possible to switch the TV to the standby mode using this button.
In this case, use AV or the V and buttons to
switch the TV on.
• Ensure that VCR/TV switch is set to TV.
CD
:S
>2
CD
CQ
20 Numeric Buttons
Selects programme positions (1-99) of the TV.
•Ensure that VCR/TV switch is set to TV.
21 AV
Selects TV input.
22 V/N
Selects the required programme position (TV station) of the TV.
•Ensure that VCR/TV switch is set to TV,
23 VOLUME -^ +
Adjusts the volume of the TV.
Using for Operation of your TV
Only Panasonic televisions can be operated with the provided remote controller.
The settings for operating the TV with the remote controller
have already been made. No additional settings need to be performed.
Note:
Some Panasonic televisions cannot be operated using this remote controller.

Connections

This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an aerial, TV, etc.
Aerial {Not supplied)
TV Set (Not supplied)
Basic Connections
The following connections are required to
record and play back the video cassette
through the TV.
ACIN-,
SÉCTBJR-
®3
n o
V 3
To mains supply
Aerial Connector
' /
w
№eo(Q} (q)
AUDIO (O) (o)
(5)1 K
1
§
O)
.c
£
0)
CO
Connection to a TV using the AudioA/ideo Input Sockets
Aerial (Not supplied)

Tuning the TV to your VCR

The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial
cable on channel AU 28-69. It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV broadcasts. If you have connected the VCR to the TV through the video and audio input sockets, then you do not need to follow the procedure below.
Operations
o JS o o O Ü 3 O
1
POWER

Turn on the TV and the VCR.

Set the TV to an unused position which you

wish to use for your video playback.

•Tune the TV until the TV programme screen appears. (Please refer to the TV manufacturers operating instructions regarding tuning.)

Press MENU.

10
Loading...
+ 22 hidden pages
Buy Points How it Works FAQ Contact Us Questions and Suggestions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of Use