User manual PANASONIC NV-HV62GCSGCGCU

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Video Cassette Recorder Model No. NV-HV62GCS/GC/GCU Contents Warning and Important Information Controls and Components Connections Tuning the TV to Your VCR Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR Language Setting of the On Screen Display Setting the Clock of Your VCR Settings Using the On Screen Display Option Setting Playback Recording Timer Recording Search Functions Before Requesting Service Specifications Page 2 3 4 5 5 7 7 7 8 9 10 13 15 17 18 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. LSQT0871 A Warning and Important Information As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment. Important Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. For your safety Do not remove outer cover. [. . . ] Automatic Switching Off and Ejection When the VCR is switched off, the inserted cassette can be ejected simply by pressing [STOP/EJECT] (40). The VCR will eject the cassette and automatically turn itself off again. To View One TV Programme while Recording Another TV Programme After pressing [REC] (15) to start recording, select on your TV the programme position of the TV programme that you want to view. To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents Break out the erasure prevention tab after recording. If you insert a video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab and press [REC] (15) ([REC/OTR] (39)), the indication flashes on the VCR display to indicate that recording is not possible. To record this video cassette again, cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape. To Eject Video Cassette Using the Remote Control Keep [STOP] (12) pressed for at least 3 seconds. 10 LSQT0871 To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR display. 1 Select [TAPE SELECT] from the On Screen Display and select the corresponding video cassette tape length. 2 Press [STATUS/ NAVI CHECK] (32) repeatedly until the Remaining Tape Time appears on the VCR display. To Select the Recording Duration and Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording) OTR means One-Touch Recording and is called this way, because you can start recording and select the recording duration by repeatedly pressing a single button. This is very convenient, for example when you want to start recording immediately but need to go out or want to go to bed. After the selected recording duration has elapsed, recording stops and the VCR automatically switches off. To Perform an OTR Recording: 1 Display the VCR picture on the TV. For certain cassettes, the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly. 2 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. 3 Press [CH] (20) to select the programme position on which the TV programme to be recorded will be broadcast. 4 Press [REC/OTR] (39) to start recording. 5 Press [REC/OTR] (39) repeatedly to select the desired recording duration. · Every time you press this button, the recording duration indicated in the VCR display changes in the following order. · For example, if you select [30], the VCR records a programme for 30 minutes. Counter display (normal recording mode) # 30 (min. ) # 60 (min. ) # 90 (min. ) # 120 (min. ) # 180 (min. ) # 240 (min. ) # Counter display (normal recording mode) To Stop the OTR Recording Before the End: Press [STOP] (12). Notes: · The OTR function works during normal recording. · When the tape reaches its end during OTR recording, the VCR will turn itself off. To reset the tape counter Press [RESET] (31) to reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to [0:00]. · The tape counter is automatically reset to [0:00] when a video cassette is inserted. · The tape counter is reset to [0:00] when you operate the Jet Rewind function and the tape is rewound to the beginning. Notes: · When playing back a cassette recorded in the LP or EP mode, some pictures and sound distortion may occur. · The recording pause mode will be automatically cancelled after 5 minutes and return to the stop mode. · The tape recorded in the EP mode on this VCR cannot be played back on the other VCR without EP mode function. [. . . ] · The batteries are incorrectly fitted with (+/-) reversed. #Fit the batteries correctly as shown on page 2. · The remote controller signal sensor is exposed to strong light source such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light. #Keep strong light source so far away from the remote controller signal sensor as possible. [The picture is noisy or is not in colour. [. . . ]