User manual PANASONIC NV-HV62GH

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Video Cassette Recorder Model No. NV-HV62GH Contents Warning and Important Information Controls and Components Connections Tuning the TV to Your VCR Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR 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 8 9 10 13 15 17 18 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. LSQT0876 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. [. . . ] (See page 9. ) 2 Press [REC] (15) ([REC/OTR] (39)). 3 Press [STOP] (12) to stop recording. 20:15. 54 16. OCT. 2005 Note: · This function is also activated for OTR recording and Timer recording. 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. 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. Recording of Stereo or Bilingual Programmes 1 Recording is automatically made in the stereo or bilingual mode. This prevents errors in the selection of the dubbed or the original language. 2 During playback press [AUDIO] (22) to select the desired sound mode. (See page 7. ) The NICAM Broadcast System The VCR is equipped with the NICAM sound system. NICAM is a 2 channel sound broadcast system to provide either a high quality stereo sound track or 2 independent MONO sound tracks, M1 and M2. NICAM programmes are always accompanied by standard sound broadcasts and you can select the desired sound with [AUDIO] (22) during playback. · The NICAM digital stereo sound can only be recorded on the Hi-Fi audio track. · When NICAM programme is being received, the indicators are lit to inform you the type of broadcast. (See page 7. ) · To record the regular sound (ordinary normal sound) on the FM audio tracks when a NICAM programme is received, set [MONAURAL] to [ON]. [. . . ] If the problem still persists after performing above, contact a service personnel to request assistance. If the Still Picture shaking (V-Lock Adjustment): If the still picture shakes, perform the following operation. During still playback, keep [TRACKING/V-LOCK] (20) _ or ` pressed until the picture stops shaking. Specifications NV-HV62GH Power Source: Power Consumption: Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads: 4 heads Audio Heads: 2 heads (Hi-Fi) Tape Speed: PAL SP; 23. 39 mm/s LP; 11. 7 mm/s EP; 7. 8 mm/s NTSC SP; 33. 3 mm/s EP; 11. 1 mm/s Tape Format: VHS tape Record/Playback Time: PAL SP; 240 min with NV-E240 PAL LP; 480 min with NV-E240 PAL EP; 720 min with NV-E240 FF/REW Time: Approx. 43 s with NV-E180 (Jet Rewind) VIDEO Television System: CCIR; 625 lines, 50 fields, PAL colour signal EIA; 525 lines, 60 fields, NTSC colour signal Modulation System: Luminance; FM azimuth recording Colour signal; converted subcarrier phase shift recording Input Level: VIDEO IN (PHONO); 1. 0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, terminated Output Level: VIDEO OUT (PHONO); 1. 0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, terminated RF Modulate; UHF Channel E21­E69 75 ohm 110­240 V AC 50/60 Hz 13 W AUDIO Input Level: AUDIO IN (PHONO); j6 dBV, more than 47 kohm Output Level: AUDIO OUT (PHONO); j6 dBV, less than 1 kohm Audio Track: 1 track (Normal-mono only), 2 channels (Hi-Fi sound-stereo) Video Horizontal Resolution: Colour; more than 240 lines (SP) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Video; more than 43 dB (SP) Audio; more than 65 dB (Hi-Fi) Dynamic Range: Audio; more than 90 dB (Hi-Fi audio track) Audio Frequency Response: 20 Hz­20 kHz/Hi-Fi Wow and Flutter: 0. 005% Wrms/Hi-Fi Operating Temperature: 5oC­40oC Operating Humidity: 35%­80% Mass: 2. 6 kg Dimensions: 360 mm (W) a 89 mm (H) a 226 mm (D) Standard Accessories: 1 pc. Audio/Video cable Mass and dimensions shown are approximate. [. . . ]