User manual PANASONIC AG-1070

[. . . ] If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. [. . . ] The mode can be changed even during recording. 3H: 3-hour mode (compatible with the standard mode of ordinary VTR's). 6H: 6-hour mode (compatible with the standard mode of ordinary VTR's). 12H: 12-hour mode (linear slow recording) 24H: 24-hour mode (linear slow recording) inserted STOP: Stop mode REC: Simply by inserting the cassette tape, recording is started automatically. REW REC: When the cassette is inserted, it is first rewound to the start of the tape and then recording is started automatically. r Selection of operation when tape end is detected during recording (see page 18) STOP: Stop mode REW: The tape is automatically rewound to the start where it stops. REPEAT: The tape is automatically rewound to the start, and recording is repeated. This selects the operation of the colour/black-andwhite automatic selector circuit. AUTO: The circuit automatically identifies the type of video input or playback signals, and selects the colour or black-and-white mode accordingly. COLOUR: The colour mode is forcibly established. B_W: The black-and-white mode is forcibly established. The playback picutres can be given a softer look. Press the SET (+, ­) buttons to set the hour to "3". [TIME ADJUST] P1 03- 3-2001 SAT 3:00:00 TIME 3 When the shift ( ) button is pressed, the month digits flash. Press the SET (+, ­) buttons to set the month to "3". [TIME ADJUST] P1 01- 3-2001 THU 0:00:00 m d 6 When the shift ( ) button is pressed, minute digits flash. Press the SET (+, ­) buttons to set the minutes to "25". [TIME ADJUST] P1 03- 3-2001 SAT 3:25:00 TIME 12 7 When the MENU/REC LOCK switch is set to OFF, the clock automatically starts running from time and date set. TIME 03- 3-01 03:25:00 3H Flashing For the seconds, "00" is set. Even when the switch is set to MENU, the time will keep advancing if it has not been changed. · To clear the date and time display, set POSITION under (DISPLAY) on Menu Screen 2 to OFF. · Even if the power should fail for a period of up to one week, the date, time and time mode display (internal timer setting alarm recall) data are stored in the memory (but only if power has been supplied continuously to the unit for 3 or more days). When the unit has just been purchased or when it has not been used for a long time, the data is not stored in the memory and the display shown below appears. [TIME ADJUST] 01- 1-2000 SAT 0:00:00 P1 All the internal timer settings are set to OFF, and the alarm recall display is cleared. · For the date setting, the unit automatically adjusts for leap years. · Due to temperature fluctuations and other factors, the clock time may run fast or slow with a monthly error of · When the time is reset to "0:00:00" as described, check the menu settings. If any of the settings are incorrect, please set them again. This is not indicative of malfunctioning. Reset the time at regular intervals. Time/Date Display Position The position of the date and time displays on the TV monitor changes as shown below when (DISPLAY) on Menu Screen 2 is changed. Top left corner Top right corner Bottom left corner Bottom right corner Centre No display 1 Set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to MENU to POSITION : L-UPPER display to menu screens. Press the page button to display Menu Screen 2 on the TV monitor. 2 Press the set (+, ­) buttons to position the display as desired. POSITION : L-BOTTOM 3 Upon completion of the settings, set the MENU/ REC LOCK switch to OFF. [. . . ] Insert the unit's power plug into the power outlet and supply power continuously for at least 3 days to the unit. Trouble with recording Tape can be played, fast forwarded or rewound but not recording results. Recording has stopped. · Is the tab on the video cassette broken?· Is the video cassette tape at its end?· Have more than 5 minutes elapsed since the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed during recording? · Are the routine inspections being carried out? [. . . ]