Panasonic NV-MV40GL specifications Recording

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To Playback in the Desired Picture Quality (Picture Mode)

This function reproduces optimum playback picture from various kind of recorded tapes and contents.

Press [PICTURE MODE] (29) and select the corresponding Picture Mode as follows.

Example:

Mode

Characteristic

Example for Purpose

 

 

 

STANDARD

Normal

TV Programme recorded

 

 

 

DYNAMIC

Clear & Vivid

Scenery, Sports

 

 

 

SOFT

Mild

Rental soft tape

 

 

 

CARTOON

Delicate

Cartoon

 

 

 

Pressing [PICTURE MODE] (29) once makes the On Screen Display appears. After that, pressing it repeatedly changes the indication in the following order:

STANDARD (Initial Setting) # DYNAMIC # SOFT # CARTOON # STANDARD (Initial Setting)

Convenient Automatic Functions

VCR Auto Power On

When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on automatically.

Auto Playback Start

When you insert a video cassette with a broken erasure prevention tab, playback starts automatically without press [Play] (25).

VCR-off Playback

When the VCR is off, the inserted cassette can be played back by pressing [Play] (25).

Auto Rewind

When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

This function does not work during timer recording, OTR recording and fast-forwarding.

Automatic Switching Off and Ejection

When the VCR is switched off, the inserted cassette can be ejected simply by pressing [EJECT] (40). The VCR will eject the cassette and automatically turn itself off again.

To Eject Video Cassette Using the Remote Control

Keep pressing [Stop] (9) for at least 3 seconds.

Recording

Preparations

Confirm that the VCR is on.

Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

Set [VCR/TV] switch (22) to [VCR].

Operations

1Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.

If it has already been inserted, press [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to turn the VCR on.

2Select the TV station using

[Channel] (32).

It is also possible to select by pressing [Numeric] (2).

3 Press [REC] (27) ([REC/OTR]

(41)) to start recording.

4 Press [Stop] (9) to stop recording.

To Select the Desired Tape Speed

Press [SPEED] (20) before recording.

SP provides standard recording time, optimum picture and sound quality.

LP provides double recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality.

EP provides triple recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality.

When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the monaural sound may be unstable.

When you start the recording in the EP mode, [EP] indication on the VCR display flashes for about 8 seconds.

EP mode means Super Long Play (SLP).

To Pause Recording

Press [Pause/Slow] (28) during recording.

Press it again to continue recording.

To View One TV Programme while Recording Another TV Programme

After pressing [REC] (27) to start recording, select on your TV the programme position of the TV programme that you want to view.

To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents

Break out the erasure prevention tab after recording. If you insert a video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab and press [REC] (27) ([REC/OTR] (41)), the indication flashes on the VCR display to indicate that recording is not possible.

In this case, cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape.

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Contents Contents Video Cassette RecorderFor your safety Inserting Remote Control BatteriesCondensation may form in the following cases Controls and Components 5453Picture Mode Timer Check Prog GuideProg Play PROG/CHECKSetting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input SocketConnections Basic ConnectionsTuning the TV to Your VCR To Change the RF output ChannelPress Menu Operations Hold down Menu 7 for 5 seconds or moreAuto Tuning Using the On Screen Display For Australia Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display For New ZealandStoring TV Broadcasts in Your VCR Pre-programmed TV Channels Australia onlySetting the Clock of Your VCR Settings Using the On Screen Display To Make Various Indicators Appear On Screen DisplayTo Set the Colour TV System Option Setting Tape SelectJET Navigator OSD RECPlayback To Play Back a Recorded Part RepeatedlyNtsc Playback Recording To reset the tape counter To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape TimeTo Stop the OTR Recording Before the End Recording from an external source Recording VCRVCR in tape refresh standby ModeTimer Recording Key ProgrammingTo Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode Setting other Programmes in SuccessionWeekly Timer Recording Daily Timer RecordingChecking a Timer Programme Cancelling a Timer ProgrammePress PROG/CHECK 14 twice Category setting allows you to To Set the CategoryRecorded by the character Icon indicationsWhen Recording Over the Same Location on a Tape To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop Playback Press StopTo Demonstrate the Jet Navigator Function To Check the Recorded Programming Data Time Stamp FunctionBefore Requesting Service To Cancel the Easy Programme PlaybackOperation Press Prog Play Message of On Screen DisplayAdjusting the Playback Picture Crystal View ControlDirt on the video heads Specifications