Panasonic VQT0C55 Introduction, Precautions,  Place of storage and use,  Handling the unit

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INTRODUCTION

Precautions

Place of storage and use

Please avoid storing or using this VTR in the fol- lowing places:

Extremely hot or cold places beyond the al- lowable temperature for operation (5˚C – 35˚C).

Humid or dry places beyond the allowable humidity range for operation (30% –80% RH).

Dusty or sandy places.

Places exposed to oil, smoke or steam, such as the kitchen vicinity.

Intensely vibrating or unstable places.

Places prone to condensation.

Places that generate strong magnetic fields, e.g., transformer or motor.

Places near devices that generate electric waves, e.g., transceiver or mobile phone.

Places that generate radiation, X-rays or cor- rosive gases.

Handling the unit

Please do not place heavy objects on the VTR, like a monitor or TV.

Please do not insert foreign objects into the cassette slot.

Mind your finger when loading the cassette. Please be careful not to get your fingers clamped when loading the cassette to prevent injury.

Place this VTR out of reach of young children. As injury may result from fingers getting clamped when loading the cassette, please keep this VTR out of reach of young children.

Please do not block the ventilation openings.

Avoid violent shocks to the unit. Do not drop the unit.

Please remove the cassette tape from the cassette slot when transporting the unit.

Please remove the AC adapter to save en- ergy when the unit is not in use.

Maintaining the unit (Please turn off the power before performing maintenance work.)

Please wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Do not wipe it with thinner or benzene lest the surface melts or becomes dull. For stubborn stains, wipe first with a water-diluted neutral detergent and then wipe dry.

Please use the provided AC adapter to connect the VTR to a power source.

Use the supplied mains cable. Using a different type or damaged cable may cause fire or electric shock.

Note

Before turning on the power, be sure to re- move the guard sheet. (Otherwise, a warning display will be shown. In this case, turn the power off and then on again.)

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Contents Digital Video Cassette Recorder VQT0C55Supplement Port Cable LengthFor Your Safety Please Read the Following Text Carefully For Continental EUROPE, ETCHigh picture and sound quality by digital tech- nology Wireless remote controlDV format Compatible mechanisms for standard/mini DV cassettesTable of Contents  Place of storage and use PrecautionsIntroduction  Handling the unit Head cleaning Daily maintenance and regular inspection Regular inspection maintenance Maintenance consultationCassette tape Precautions on the use of cleaning tapePrecautions on the use of tape MemoCondensation Over 10 yearsPrevention of condensation DUB Audio dubbing button/LED Power Power button/LEDCassette slot LineEject Eject button Remote Remote select switchMIC Microphone input terminal PINPause Pause button/LED REC Record button/LED FF Fast forward button/LEDPlay Play button/LED @ Stop Stop button/LED$ Indicator Audio indicator Sensor for wireless remote controllerPIN Remote 9-pin remote ter- minal D-SUB DC power input terminal 2PNTSC/PAL NTSC/PAL signal se- lection switch It cannot be used for NTSC/PAL conversionNal Phono Audio in Audio input terminalTerminal 4P Video OUT S-VIDEO output termi Nal 4PButtons related to menu setting and variable speed playback Power button fStill Mode button Display button# F. ADV button DUB buttonPause button $ F. REV buttonOn-screen display Contents Method ON-SCREEN Display Regarding on-screen displayStatus display ContentON-SCREEN Display MemoTime code VTR operation modeON-SCREEN Display Status display 00 00Event display Display at position a Operation in progressDisplay at position B Display for about 3 seconds Alarm display DUB Inhibit Copy InhibitREC Inhibit REC TABGuide on battery replacement Preparation Provided wireless remote controllerPrecautions on the use of battery When replacing the batteriesSensor for the wireless remote controller Using the wireless remote controllerOperable scope of the wireless remote controller Maximum distance to the sensor of the unit 6m AnglePreparation PowerConnecting to the AC adapter ScrewSwitching on the power Turning off the powerPreparation Selecting the NTSC/PAL signal system IndicatorPreparation Loading/ejecting cassettes Loading the cassetteEjecting the cassette Displaying the Clock Adjust menu Preparation Setting/displaying date and timeSetting the date and time Displaying the top MenuSet the date or time on the Clock Adjust menu To return to the usual menu, do the followingSelecting date/time display Enabling on-screen displayTime STYLE...Select the style of time display Connection Connection and settingRecording RecorderSetting Time code is not preset Setting time codesPreset time codes Time code recordingRecording time codes of a DV input terminal Recording index signals Recording methodDV Camcorder Backup unit the main unitSeries recording function Set the DV TC DUP. item of the Time Code menu to OFFAudio dubbing StopHold down the A.DUB button and press the Pause button ¥ The unit goes into the Still mode¥ The unit goes into the audio dubbing pause mode Press the Pause buttonConnecting this unit to a video device with a DV terminal Connection/settingUsing this unit as a standalone device PlaybackRemote switch on the front panel System menuAUDIO/VIDEO menu Basic playback method Fast forward/rewindFrame advance reverse playback Still Mode item of the System menuSpecial playback function Frame reverse in the reverse directionSet the unit to the search mode Variable speed playbackChanging the direction of playback Blank search Locate functionIndex search Stop mode, press the Blank buttonPlayback Selecting playback audio output Select the output level for audio play- backMIX Linear editing system Using the unit in an editing systemEdit  Applicable modelREM Stop SEL Play DelayRemote menu Synchronization Set the Input switch of the front panel to DV Using the unit in a non-linear systemConnecting using DV 1394 terminal Remote switch on the front panel can be set at any positionMenu Screen Structure of the menuDisplay the menu for setting Setting the menu Set the unit to the Stop mode Display the top MenuPress the  button Press the REW button Select page Back Set the items on the menuTo return to the usual screen, do either of the following MenuContents of the menus System menu  System menuMenu Screen Contents of the menus AUDIO/VIDEO menu Time Code menu Display menu  Display menuTime Style Audio Info  OFFDate Style 12HOUR 24HOUROthers Placing the unit in an upright position  Alarm display Displayed regardless of the Display mode OthersDisplay Status Action  Warning display Displayed regardless of the Display mode Loading FailureTroubleshooting  To set the unit to the Stop mode Checking the hour meterTo return to the usual screen Specification  Diagram of external dimension Unit mm 260 174Panasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Broadcast Europe GmbH