Panasonic NV-F55EA User Manual

VideQ Cassette 'RecorderGperaiing InstructionsVQT4572^PALMTSeBefore attempting to connect, operate . or adjust,tois produci, please read '

Infra-Red Remote Controller (Cont’d)How to Operate the Remote Controller (Digital Scanner)Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to “ON”,• If no oper

InstallationConnection to a TV Set VTR/TV Selector ButtonConnect the external aerial to the RF Input Socket on the VTR.Connect the aerial terminal on

Tuning the TV Set to the Video Piayback ChannelThe adjustments described on this page are not necessary, if the VTR is connected to the TV set via the

Setting the Tuner in the VTRThe tuner in the VTR makes it possible to receive TV broadcasts and to record these programmes without having to turn on t

Setting the Tuner in the VTR (Cont’d)Fine Tuning ProcedureIf fine tuning is necessary, for example for a weak station which is close to a strong stati

Setting the Clock to the Present TimeThe built-in digital clock employs the 24-hour system.O Da C3 o o o2.12CLOCK PRESET/FINE/NORMAL3~11J"PROG&ap

Setting the Clock to the Present Time (Cont’d)Setting the Clock to the Present Time Using the Bar Codes6 Trace the bar code for the minute (MIN).&apo

The Video CassetteInserting a Video Cassette (Auto Operation)1 Insert the video cassette as shown. The VTR will be turned on automatically and the ca

Auto OperationConvenient Automatic Playback FunctionsThe following convenient automatic playback operations can be activated simply by pressing a sing

PlaybackPAUSE/STILLSTOPIIPreparation• Make sure that the Tinner Record Function is set to “Off”.• Insert a recorded video cassette.When a video casset

1 a aewng me i uner in tne V i h15 Setting the Clock fo the Present Time17 The Video Cassette18 Auto Operation19 Playback24 Recording from a TV Broa

Playback (Cont’d)Using the Remote Controller6 Super Still Advance PlaybackPress the Still Advance Button (ll^) while the VTR is in the still playback

Playback (Cont’d)►►►NTSC PlaybackWhen playing back tapes recorded in the NTSC system with this VTR via an NTSC system TV set, set the VTR System Selec

Playback (Cont’d)Noise Filter/Edit SelectorV-LOCKDigital TrackingWhen playback is started after inserting a cassette, and the VTR is turned on, the Di

Playback (Coni’d)Clock/Counter SelectorCLOCK/COUNTER-TAPE REMAINo oMONITOROIndication of the Remaining Tape TimeWhen the Tape Remain Button on the Rem

Recording from a TV Broadcast SignalCDaII n b;"lDJ 1 1 0 ODiaoiinEiDi^l 1rL1 oodcd o <a o o o ol O O o O \kiL-ARECORDINGSP/LPPAUSE/STILLSTOPII

Nicam SystemThe NICAM system is a ground-based TV service for digital stereo sound. To receive NICAM broadcasts, the NV-F55 incorporates a NICAM decod

Nicam System (cont’d)Hi-Fi Audio SystemoOUToNicam/Mono Switch•When a NICAM programme is being received, this switch can be used to select the desired

Using the VTR as a Hi-Fi Audio RecorderAUDIO IN AUDIO OUTPreparation•Connect the VTR to the Hi-Fi audio system. (Example of a connection diagram is sh

Super OTR Function (One-Touch Timer Recording)This convenient function makes it possible to easily programme the VTR for recording of TV programmes wi

Super OTR Function (One-Touch Timer Recording) (Cont’d)C - llll + )1 ( ^ llll )OTR Function with Immediate StartFor example; OTR recording of a TV pro

CautionsPlease read these cautions before you operate this VTR.Cassette Compartment DoorWhen first unpacking the unit, you may notice that the cassett

Timer RecordingThe programming of timer recordings is possible both on the VTR itself and via the Remote Control Unit. Programming of as many as 8 tim

Timer Recording (Cont’d)For Everyweek RecordingFor Example:Programming a timer recording for a TV programme that is broadcast every \week on Sunday, f

Timer Recording (Cont’d)TIMER RECORDING BY USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLERHow to select the programme position (channel)To select a figure between 1 and 9

Timer Recording (Cont’d)9 Press the Next Button.10 Press the Number Buttons to select the hour of the end time of the TV programme.Transmit the Prog

Timer Recording (Cont’d)For Everyweek RecordingFor Example:Programming a timer recording for a TV programme that is broadcast every week on Sunday, fr

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Timer Recording (Cont’d)Transmit the Programming DataKeep pressing the Transmit Button and confirm that the programmed data on the Multi-Function Disp

Timer Recording (Cont’d)For Everyday RecordingWhen programming an everyday recording using the bar codes, you have the choice between 3 different mode

VHS Index Search SystemWith the VHS Index Search function, up to 99 addresses (places where index signals are recorded) can be skipped to directly loc

Intro Scan FunctionHow the Intro Scan Function Works...Tape is fast-forwardedProgramme ProgrammeIndex SignalPlayback for about 10 secondstf'irPro

Controls and ComponentsFRONT16 17 1819 20 21 22

Time SearchThe Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape from any position by inputting the exact desired amount of playback

Camera Recording• For playback of a tape that was recorded via a camera, select the audio track on which the sound from the camera microphone was reco

Dubbing (Copying)Dubbing (copying) from one video cassette to another.AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT(Supplied)Preparation• Make the necessary connections as show

Insert EditingWhen this type of editing is done, the picture and the sound are recorded on the tape as shown below. However, if no new sound is input,

Audio DubbingNote that the original sound on the “normal" (mono) sound track will be completely erased during audio dubbing.PAUSE/ ____STILL STOP

Before Requesting ServiceBefore requesting service, check the following points once again.SYMPTOMCAUSE REMEDYPower doesn’t turn on.Mains lead is not c

Before Requesting Service (Cont’d)SYMPTOMCAUSEREMEDYPlayback picture is not in colour.Playback picture has large announts of “snow”.Reception channel

SpecificationsNV-F55EAI Power Source;• Power Consumption:Information for Your Safety230 V AC 50-60HZ 28 wattsVideo Recording System: Video Heads:Tape

Controls and Components (Cont’d)No. Description Page No. Description Page1 VTR On/Off Switch with Indicator 1220 OTR On Buttons282 Cassette Compartmen

Controls and Components (Cont’d)Multi-Function DisplayWhen dew forms: ^ J vDew IndicatorNo. DescriptionPageNo. DescriptionPage1 VTR Indicator1112 OTR

Controls and Components (ConVd)REAR7 8No.Description Page1 RF Output Socket112 Audio Input Sockets113 Video Input Socket414 Audio Output Sockets115 V

Infra-Red Remote Controller1 VTR On/Off Button2 Stop Button ( )3 Pause/Still Button (II)4 Rewind ◄◄/Review Q Button5 Record Buttons6 Slow Button

Infra-Red Remote Controller (Cont’d)Power Source for the Remote Controller The Remote Controller is powered by 2 lEC “R6” size batteries. The life of