User manual PANASONIC NV-MS4A

[. . . ] When using the VCR together with other equipment, keep as much distance as possible between them to prevent them from adversely affecting each other's performance. No fingers or other objects inside Touching internal parts of the VCR is dangerous, and may cause serious damage. Do not attempt to remove the cover as; there are no user serviceable parts inside. Keep away from liquids Keep the VCR away from all liquids. [. . . ] The AV input can be set to EXT LINK 1 or EXT LINK 2 depending on the equipment to be connected. Fully wired 21-pin scart cable is required. Refer also to the manufacturer's instruction for the external unit. EXT LINK 1: The VCR recording start and stop time is controlled by a control signal sent via the 21-pin scart cable from the external unit, for example Sky Digibox. EXT LINK 2: The VCR will start recording when AV input detects the video signal and stop recording when the video signal is switched off by the external unit. Satellite Receiver External recording control ! Others Tape length SQPB OSD VCR display EXT LINK : : : : : AUTO( E-240) AUTO 4:3 DIMMED 2 !! Press MENU and select Others Press ENTER Select EXT LINK 2 or 1 Press MENU to return to the Menu screen. Press the EXT LINK button to activate the VCR's recording stand-by mode. As long as the Video- or Controlsignal is being transmitted by the Satellite or Digital Receiver, the VCR will record. EXT LINK recording in progress. ENTER : yes EXT LINK :cancel EXT LINK ! MENU : select : return EXIT : exit The following screen will be shown if you selected EXT LINK 2: !Press the EXT LINK button to stop recording. Notes: - Be sure that the timer programmes stored by your VCR do not overlap the ones of the satellite or digital receiver. - Some external equipment may not work with this function, refer to the operating instructions for the external unit. 25 Timer recording PROG/CHECK The recording timer allows you to programme the recording time of TV programmes up to 1 month in advance. Use the on-screen menu to programme a maximum of 16 recordings. This function will not work if the tape has been ejected after Timer Recordings have been completed. 27 Timer recording Automatic SP/LP selection A: If, at the beginning of a timer programme, there is not enough tape left to complete it, the SP/LP function will automatically run the tape at LP speed. This ensures that the entire programme will be recorded. If the LP mode is not enough to 'stretch' the remaining tape to fit you will not be able to record all of the TV programme. - It is not possible to automatically activate the EP mode. Note: PDC function Programme Delivery Control adjusts the start and stop time of a timer recording automatically to ensure the recording starts and finishes in line with the programme broadcast. This is useful when a programme over-runs the published times. The station must be transmitting PDC and the exact time must be set for PDC to work. The VCR detects whether a station is transmitting PDC only during the tuning process. If PDC is introduced or discontinued by a station you will need to re-tune the VCR before it becomes aware of this. PDC transmissions are not currently nation-wide so please check with your local broadcaster for more information. PDC ON : The station transmits PDC signals. You must set the start time to the time specified in the TV magazines. - - - : The station does not transmit PDC signals. [. . . ] (See page 39 for details. ) Adjust the tracking. Consult service engineer. 44 Before requesting service THE PICTURE OF A RECORDED PROGRAMME IS DISTORTED OR MISSING. No programme was recorded because the VCR is not tuned correctly. Incorrect programme position was selected. [. . . ]