Panasonic NV-SD400 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-SD400

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

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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.

G-Code Programming System

Programming is now easier than ever: simply enter the
G-Code number provided in the programme schedule

column carried by newspapers and magazines.

•G-Code is a trademark applied for by Gemstar
Development Corp, G-Code system is manufactured
under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation,

AI Crystal View Control

Al circuit for automatic tape calibration and optimizing of
playback characteristics.

During playback the contrast of tapes recorded with good
level is automatically optimized.

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 REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

NV-SD400A: Australian model
NV-SD400EA: 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.

Contents

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Controls and Connection Sockets
Infra-red Remote Controller
On Screen Display

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Connections
Tuning the TV to your VTR
Setting the Remote Controller for Operation

of your TV...................................................................... 11

Language Setting of On Screen Display
Setting the Clock of the VTR

Storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR
Preparations for G-Code Programming

Settings Using On Screen Display .............................. 13

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HO (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.

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Playback ........................................................................ 20

Manual Recording

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Advanced Operations

Timer Recording ............................................................. 24

•G-Code Programming

Editing ............................................................................. 27

•Assembly Editing ................................................................ 27

Other Functions

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HelpfulHints

Before Requesting Service

Precautions...................................................................... 32

Specifications.................................................................. 33

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Controls and Connection Sockets

This gives a detailed explanation of the function of each button, switch and connection socket.

Q Cassette Compartment

Insert a video cassette here.

N/yN

To select the required programme position (TV
station).

REC

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To start a recording.

PAUSE/STILL

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During playback; Still picture.
During recording; To interrupt recording.

REW (REWIND)

In the stop mode; To rewind the tape
In the playback mode; To search backward
In the rewind mode; To obtain high speed picture

is lit.

PLAY

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To start playback. is lit.

For the repeat playback function.

O FF (FAST FORWARD)

I n the stop mode: To fast forward the tape

In the playback mode: To search forward

In the fast forward mode; To obtain high speed picture
">t>" is lit.

© STOP

To stop any playback or recording.

© POWER Ci/I

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

© EJECT

T0 eject a video cassette.

© Infra-red Remote Control Receiver Window

0 Display
© CVC Indicator

When the Al function is on, this indicator lights up.

© CVC (Crystal View Control)

ON: Using the Al function, playback is performed in

the state which achieves optimum picture
quality in light of characteristics of a tape.
The CVC indicator is lit.
This control should normally be left in the ON

position,

OFF: Turn off the Al function.

The CVC indicator is not lit.
With certain tapes, the OFF position may result

in a better picture.

© TIMER REC

To turn the timer recording function on and off.

□ is lit or not lit.
Once operating timer recording function, the normal

VTR operation is not possible unless this button is set
to off.

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Controls and Connection Sockets

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© RFIN

To connect to the external aerial,

© VIDEO IN

To connect a video cable to a Movie Camera or
another video recorder.

© VIDEO OUT

To connect a video cable to a TV or another video
recorder.

© AC IN

TO connect to the main power supply.

© RFOUT

To connect to the aerial terminal on a TV set.

© AUDIO IN

To connect an audio cable to a Movie Camera or
another video recorder.

© AUDIO OUT

T0 connect an audio cable to a TV or another video

recorder.

© Video Playback Channel Selector

To select the video playback channel.

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Infra-red Remote Controller

1 POWER (TV)

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 standby mode using this button.

In this case, use TV/AV or v ^ (TV) to switch the
TV on.

2 TV/AV

To select the TV input.

3 POWER (VTR)

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

4 OSD

For the On Screen Display Function.

5 REW (REWIND)

In the stop mode: To rewind the tape
In the playback mode: To search backward
In the rewind mode: To obtain high speed picture
"«I” is lit.

6 PLAY

To start playback. "t>" is lit.

For the repeat playback function.

7 PAUSE/STILL

During playback; Still picture.

During recording: To interrupt recording.

8 REG

To start a recording.

•Press both buttons simultaneously.

9 V/\(VTR)

To select the required programme position (TV station)

of the VTR.

10 TRACKINGA^-LOCK

For manual tracking adjustment

The + and — buttons are used to adjust the tracking

when, for example, noise bars on the picture are better

removed manually than by the automatic digital
tracking control. After making a manual adjustment,
press both buttons together to return to automatic
digital tracking control.

For slow tracking adjustment

When noise bars appear during Still or Slow playback,

switch over to slow playback and adjust with the + or

- Button to reduce the noise bars.
For vertical locking adjustment

Use the + and - buttons to minimize any vertical jitter
during still-picture playback.

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11 SLOW

For the slow motion playback function. “0£>" is lit.

12 FF (FAST FORWARD)

I n the stop mode: To fast forward th e tape
In the playback mode: To search forward
In the fast forward mode: To obtain high speed picture
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13 STOP

To stop any playback or recording.

14 INDEX

For the index search function.

15 \/^\(TV)

To select the required programme position (TV station)
of the TV.

16 VOLUME

To adjust the volume of the TV.

17 Infra-red Transmitter 18

To programme a timer recording,

19 DATE

To programme a timer recording.

20 DISPLAY

To change the indication on the VTR Display.

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21 RESET

To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to “0:00.00".

•The tape counter is automatically reset to "0:00.00"

when a video cassette is inserted.

22 PROG

To set and check timer programmes.

23 ZERO STOP

For the zero stop function.

24 CANCEL

To cancel the settings made for a timer recording.

25 INPUT SELECT

To select the “AV” external recording source.

26 VTR/TV

To select the VTR mode or TV mode.

27 SPEED

To select the tape speed desired for recording.

SP gives the best picture quality.
LP gives the longest recording time.

28 TV SELECT

To set the remote controller for operation of the TV.

29 MENU

To make OSD menu appear on the TV screen.

30 ENTER

To make selections from On Screen Display.

31 A T

To make selections from On Screen Display.

Infra-red Remote Controller

32 Programme Position Selector Buttons

•To select the programme positions (1-99).

19:(2D-*CD-C90

•To programme a G-Code number.

33 G-Code

For the G-Code programming.

34 TIMER REC

To turn the timer recording function on and off.

S is lit or not lit.
Once operating timer recording function, the normal
VTR operation is not possible unless this button is set
to off.

35 OFF

To programme a timer recording.

36 ON

To programme a timer recording.

Power Source for the Remote Controller

The remote controller is powered by 2 "AA”, "UM3” or “R6"
size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year,

although this depends on the frequency of use.

Precautions for Battery Replacement

•Load the new batteries with their polarity and ©)

aligned correctly.

• Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an 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 old and a new battery together, and never

use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.

Installing the Batteries

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On Screen Display

Press OSD to make the On Screen Display appear on the
TV screen.

•To make this display disappear, press OSD again.

OSD

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Tape running display

Stop, Eject

Rewind, Review

Fast Forward, Cue

Playback ►

Still Playback

Recording

Recording Pause

Slow Playback

0 Present timerrape counter

Present time

Tape counter

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Remaining Tape Time

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Index search

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0 Tape speed indicator
0 Cassette-in indicator
Note:

On Screen Display may be disturbed or disappear during

special playback.

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Connections

This tells you how to connect with an aerial, TV, etc.

Basic Connections

The following connections are required to record and play
back the VTR through TV set:

Aerial TV Set (Not supplied)

On Screen Display

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Connection to a TV Set with the Audio/Video Input Sockets

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Tuning the TV to your VTR

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it is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the
same way that you watch TV broadcasts.

H you have connected the VTR to the TV through the
video and audio input sockets then you do not need to

follow the procedure mentioned beiow. instead, simply

select AV mode on the television.

Operations

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Turn on the TV and VTR.

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Select the VTR mode.

Select the video playback channel which is

not occupied with any TV station.

NV-SD400A: NV-SD400EA:

H: Channel 1 H: Channels
L; Channel 0 L; Channel 2

Insert a pre-recorded cassette tape and
press PLAY.

Select a programme number on the TV set

which you wish to use as the video viewing

channel. Then tune in the TV to the picture
from the cassette tape currently playing.

NV-SD400A:

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

Stop the playback.