User manual PANASONIC NV-MV21GH

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Video Cassette Recorder Model No. NV-MV21GH 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. RQTV0011 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. [. . . ] 2 Press [STATUS/ NAVI CHECK] (32) repeatedly until the Remaining Tape Time appears on the VCR display. To Record the Present Date and Time (OSD Recording) on the same screen as the picture This function allows you to record the present date and time on the same screen as the picture being recorded. (See page 9. ) 2 Press [REC] (15) ([REC/OTR] (36)). For certain cassettes, the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly. 3 Press [STOP] (12) to stop recording. 20:15. 54 16. OCT. 2004 To reset the tape counter Press [RESET] (31) 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. · The tape counter is reset to [0:00. 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. · On the other VCR (even with EP mode function), when you play back the tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture and the sound may be distorted. However, this is not a malfunction. 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 [Channel] (20) to select the programme position on which the TV programme to be recorded will be broadcast. 4 Press [REC/OTR] (36) to start recording. 5 Press [REC/OTR] (36) 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 from that moment 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. 11 Recording from an external source This function can be used to make up an edited tape from other recordings or video sources. A new scene can be added to the end of previous one. [. . . ] · The playback picture is distorted when using an E300 type video cassette that was recorded in the LP or EP mode. #We recommend that you use video cassettes other than type E300. [The remote control does not operate correctly. ] · The remote control transmitter beam is not reaching the VCR. #Ensure that the remote control is being pointed at the VCR and that the transmitter beam is not obstructed. #Use the remote control within 7 m of the VCR. [. . . ]