One-Touch Recording OTR, Tape Refresh | Panasonic NV-VP60 Series

One-Touch Recording (OTR)

You can start recording quickly and set a duration.

During recording, press [¥REC/OTR] on the unit

Recording

Tape Refresh

You can delete all the contents of a video cassette (the picture and sound data).

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repeatedly.

Select the desired recording duration.

≥Each time you press the button, the indication on the unit’s display changes as follows:

Counter display (normal recording mode) > 30 (min) > 60 (min) > 90 (min) > 120 (min) > 180 (min) >

240 (min) > Current time (normal recording mode)

≥The unit will automatically switch off when OTR is completed.

REC/OTR STOP

¬To stop OTR at any time Press [∫STOP] or [Í/I] (ÍVHS).

Notes:

≥The OTR function works during normal recording only.

≥When the tape reaches its end during OTR, the unit will turn itself off.

Recording from an External Source

[1]Insert the cassette that you want to refresh and press

[MENU].

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[2]Press [34] to select “TAPE REFRESH” and then

press [ENTER].

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[3]Press [ENTER] for 2 seconds or more to start the tape

refresh function.

The tape refresh function starts.

≥The tape is rewound to the beginning and is then erased as it is fast- forwarded.

≥When the end of the video cassette is reached, the unit automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

VHS MENU

LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET

TUNER PRESET

SYSTEM

OPTION

TAPE REFRESH

SELECT : , ENTER

END : MENU

Operations

VHS

You can record from other video sources (VHS, camera, etc.).

≥Connect the other equipment to this unit as shown. If audio output on the other equipment is monaural, use a stereo-monaural conversion cable (not supplied).

≥Insert a recorded video cassette with an intact erasure prevention

tab.

≥Set A1 or A2 with [INPUT SEL] to select the audio/video source required.

Note:

≥When a video cassette with a broken erasure prevention tab is inserted, this function is not activated.

[1] Press [1PLAY].

Find the recording start point.

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[2] Press [;/DPAUSE], then press [¥REC].

Put the unit in recording standby mode.

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[3] Start play on the other equipment.

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AV2 IN (AUDIO/VIDEO)

AUDIO VIDEO	Other VHS or Video
OUT OUT	movie camera
	movie camera
L R	(Not supplied)

[4] Press [;/DPAUSE] to start recording.

AV1 IN (AUDIO/VIDEO)

¬To stop recording Press [∫STOP].

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NV-VP60 Series specifications

The Panasonic NV-VP60 Series is a remarkable addition to the realm of home entertainment, renowned for its blend of functionality and user-friendly design. Launched during a time when VHS technology was at its peak, this series epitomizes the transition to advanced video recording capabilities while maintaining the convenience of traditional formats.

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