Panasonic VQT0C55 manual For Continental EUROPE, ETC

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This product is equipped with 2 types of AC cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

Not to be used in the U.K.

FOR U.K. ONLY

If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted.

FOR U.K. ONLY

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA AA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

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.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING : THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

IMPORTANT : The wires in this mains lead are col- oured in accordance with the follow- ing code:

Green-and-Yellow : Earth

Blue

: Neutral

Brown

: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured mark- ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

•The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

•The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

•The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the let- ter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse

1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse.

Fuse

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Contents VQT0C55 Digital Video Cassette RecorderPort Cable Length SupplementFor Continental EUROPE, ETC For Your Safety Please Read the Following Text CarefullyCompatible mechanisms for standard/mini DV cassettes Wireless remote controlDV format High picture and sound quality by digital tech- nologyTable of Contents  Handling the unit PrecautionsIntroduction  Place of storage and useMaintenance consultation Daily maintenance and regular inspection Regular inspection maintenance  Head cleaningMemo Precautions on the use of cleaning tapePrecautions on the use of tape Cassette tapeCondensation Over 10 yearsPrevention of condensation Line Power Power button/LEDCassette slot DUB Audio dubbing button/LEDPIN Remote Remote select switchMIC Microphone input terminal Eject Eject button@ Stop Stop button/LED REC Record button/LED FF Fast forward button/LEDPlay Play button/LED Pause Pause button/LEDSensor for wireless remote controller $ Indicator Audio indicatorIt cannot be used for NTSC/PAL conversion DC power input terminal 2PNTSC/PAL NTSC/PAL signal se- lection switch PIN Remote 9-pin remote ter- minal D-SUBVideo OUT S-VIDEO output termi Nal 4P Audio in Audio input terminalTerminal 4P Nal PhonoDisplay button Power button fStill Mode button Buttons related to menu setting and variable speed playback$ F. REV button DUB buttonPause button # F. ADV buttonON-SCREEN Display Regarding on-screen display On-screen display Contents MethodMemo ContentON-SCREEN Display Status display00 00 VTR operation modeON-SCREEN Display Status display Time codeEvent display Display at position a Operation in progressDisplay at position B Display for about 3 seconds Alarm display REC TAB Copy InhibitREC Inhibit DUB InhibitWhen replacing the batteries Preparation Provided wireless remote controllerPrecautions on the use of battery Guide on battery replacementMaximum distance to the sensor of the unit 6m Angle Using the wireless remote controllerOperable scope of the wireless remote controller Sensor for the wireless remote controllerScrew PowerConnecting to the AC adapter PreparationTurning off the power Switching on the powerIndicator Preparation Selecting the NTSC/PAL signal systemPreparation Loading/ejecting cassettes Loading the cassetteEjecting the cassette Displaying the top Menu Preparation Setting/displaying date and timeSetting the date and time Displaying the Clock Adjust menuTo return to the usual menu, do the following Set the date or time on the Clock Adjust menuSelecting date/time display Enabling on-screen displayTime STYLE...Select the style of time display Recorder Connection and settingRecording ConnectionSetting Time code recording Setting time codesPreset time codes Time code is not presetRecording time codes of a DV input terminal Recording method Recording index signalsSet the DV TC DUP. item of the Time Code menu to OFF Backup unit the main unitSeries recording function DV CamcorderStop Audio dubbingPress the Pause button ¥ The unit goes into the Still mode¥ The unit goes into the audio dubbing pause mode Hold down the A.DUB button and press the Pause buttonPlayback Connection/settingUsing this unit as a standalone device Connecting this unit to a video device with a DV terminalRemote switch on the front panel System menuAUDIO/VIDEO menu Fast forward/rewind Basic playback methodFrame reverse in the reverse direction Still Mode item of the System menuSpecial playback function Frame advance reverse playbackSet the unit to the search mode Variable speed playbackChanging the direction of playback Stop mode, press the Blank button Locate functionIndex search Blank searchPlayback Selecting playback audio output Select the output level for audio play- backMIX  Applicable model Using the unit in an editing systemEdit Linear editing systemSynchronization Play DelayRemote menu REM Stop SELRemote switch on the front panel can be set at any position Using the unit in a non-linear systemConnecting using DV 1394 terminal  Set the Input switch of the front panel to DVStructure of the menu Menu ScreenDisplay the top Menu Setting the menu Set the unit to the Stop mode Display the menu for settingMenu Set the items on the menuTo return to the usual screen, do either of the following Press the  button Press the REW button Select page BackContents of the menus  System menu System menuMenu Screen Contents of the menus AUDIO/VIDEO menu Time Code menu  Display menu Display menu12HOUR 24HOUR Audio Info  OFFDate Style Time StyleOthers Placing the unit in an upright position  Alarm display Displayed regardless of the Display mode OthersDisplay Status Action Loading Failure  Warning display Displayed regardless of the Display modeTroubleshooting  To set the unit to the Stop mode Checking the hour meterTo return to the usual screen Specification 260 174  Diagram of external dimension Unit mmPanasonic Broadcast Europe GmbH Panasonic Broadcast Europe
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