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Operating Instructions

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.

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.

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.

Contents

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Controls and Connection Sockets .................................	4
Infra-red Remote Controller ............................................	6
On Screen Display............................................................	8
Siting Ujs
Connections .....................................................................	9
Tuning the TV to your VTR ..........................................	10
Setting the Remote Controller for Operation
of your TV......................................................................	11
Language Setting of On Screen Display.....................	12
Setting the Clock of the VTR .......................................	13
Storing TV Broadcasts into your VTR ........................	14
Preparations for G-Code Programming ........................	16
Settings Using On Screen Display ..............................	13
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Playback ........................................................................	20
Manual Recording.........................................................	22
Advanced Operations
Timer Recording .............................................................	24
•G-Code Programming ........................................................	26
Editing .............................................................................	27
•Assembly Editing ................................................................	27
Other Functions..............................................................	28
HelpfulHints
Before Requesting Service............................................	29
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).

oREC

To start a recording.

o PAUSE/STILL

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

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

0Display

©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.

© ® ®

© 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

1POWER (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.

2TV/AV

To select the TV input.

3POWER (VTR)

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

4OSD

For the On Screen Display Function.

5REW (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.

6PLAY

To start playback. "t>" is lit.

For the repeat playback function.

7PAUSE/STILL

During playback; Still picture.

During recording: To interrupt recording.

8REG

To start a recording.

•Press both buttons simultaneously.

9V/\(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.

11SLOW

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

12FF (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 “»"islit

13STOP

To stop any playback or recording.

14INDEX

For the index search function.

15\/^\(TV)

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

16VOLUME

To adjust the volume of the TV.

17Infra-red Transmitter

18

To programme a timer recording,

19DATE

To programme a timer recording.

20DISPLAY

To change the indication on the VTR Display.

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21RESET

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.

22PROG

To set and check timer programmes.

23ZERO STOP

For the zero stop function.

24CANCEL

To cancel the settings made for a timer recording.

25INPUT SELECT

To select the “AV” external recording source.

26VTR/TV

To select the VTR mode or TV mode.

27SPEED

To select the tape speed desired for recording. SP gives the best picture quality.

LP gives the longest recording time.

28TV SELECT

To set the remote controller for operation of the TV.

29MENU

To make OSD menu appear on the TV screen.

30ENTER

To make selections from On Screen Display.

31A T

To make selections from On Screen Display.

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

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•To programme a G-Code number.

33G-Code

For the G-Code programming.

34TIMER 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.

35OFF

To programme a timer recording.

36ON

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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O	Programme position
0 Tape running display
		Stop, Eject
		Rewind, Review
		Fast Forward, Cue		►►
		Playback		►
		Still Playback		I I
		Recording		•
		Recording Pause		!!•
		Slow Playback
0		Present timerrape counter
				Display
		Present time		17:24
		Tape counter		-2:35.47
		Remaining Tape Time		REMAIN 2:34
		Dew*		DEW
		Index search		SOI
		‘Only for NV-SD400A.

0 Tape speed indicator

0 Cassette-in indicator

Note:

On Screen Display may be disturbed or disappear during special playback.

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

Connections

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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.

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.