Panasonic NV-VP60 Series Timer Recording, To Check and Cancel a Timer Programme, Desired Rec Mode

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Timer Recording

Up to 16 timer programmes, including weekly and daily programmes, can be recorded for up to one month in advance by setting the timer.

Select the unit viewing channel (or the AV input) on the TV. Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab (l 4).

Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set, refer to page 13.

Press [VHS SELECT] (l 8).

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To release the unit from timer recording standby

For example, if you want to record something else before the programme start time:

Press [ TIMER] to make “ ” stop.

Be sure to press [ TIMER] again before the programme start time to put the unit on recording standby.

[1]Press

[PROG/CHECK].

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[2]Press [2 1] to set the date the TV programme will be broadcast and then press [4].

EASY PROGRAMMING

1. DATE

– – – –

SET

2. CH

– –

 

 

3.

ON TIME

– : – –

 

 

4.

OFF T I ME

– : – –

 

 

5.

REC MODE

SP

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

PUSH ENTER

 

 

ENTER

CHECK:PROG/CHECK

The timer recording only works if “ ” is on.

Recording Mode Auto Change Function

If a timer recording is performed in SP mode, this function automatically changes the recording mode if the unit determines that the remaining tape time is insufficient to record the entire programme.

If the remaining tape time is still not sufficient even in LP/EP mode, the programme cannot be recorded to the end.

A.Current date (e.g.17th) l ;:

lThe date before one month later (e.g.16th)

l;:

lDaily: SU–SA ,-.MO–SA ,-.MO–FR

l;:

a.Weekly:SU ,-. ... ,-.SA

(SUuSunday, MOuMonday, TUuTuesday, WEuWednesday, THuThursday, FRuFriday, SAuSaturday)

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[3]Press [2 1] to select the programme position

of the desired TV station and then press [4].

Select “A1” or “A2” when recording from an external source (l 17).

You may also use [INPUT SEL] and numeric buttons to select the channel position.

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[4]Press [2 1] to set the starting time and then

press [4].

When [2 1] is kept pressed, the indication changes in 30-minute steps.

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[5]Press [2 1] to set the ending time and then

press [4].

When [2 1] is kept pressed, the indication changes in 30-minute steps.

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[6]Press [2 1] to set the

desired Rec Mode and

 

EASY PROGRAMMING

 

 

 

 

 

then press [4].

1.

DATE

29WE

SET

2. CH

2

: 02

 

 

 

3.

ON TIME

20

 

 

 

4.

OFF T I ME

21

: 30

 

 

 

5.

REC MODE

SP

 

 

 

6.

PUSH ENTER

 

 

 

ENTER

CHECK:PROG/CHECK

SP,-.LP,-.EP,-.A§,-.SP

§Recording Mode Auto Change function (l right) You may also use [REC MODE] to set the recording mode.

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[7]Press [ TIMER] to

switch this unit to the

 

 

timer recording

PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE.

standby mode.

 

 

 

 

NEXT PROG. :PROG/CHECK

The recording mode will change as follows:

PAL system:

SP # LP

NTSC system:

SP # EP

This function cannot change the recording speed to the EP mode for PAL system.

e.g. NTSC system (when using a 60-min tape)

Timer programming

1st programme

2nd

programme (60 min)

(30 min)

 

 

Video tape

 

 

30 min at SP

15 min

45 min

at SP

at EP

 

The tape length must be set correctly (l 21). Some tapes may not work correctly.

If the recording speed changes during a timer recording, some picture distortion will occur at the point the speed changes.

To Check and Cancel a Timer

Programme

This unit must be turned on or in timer recording standby mode.

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[1] Press [PROG/CHECK] twice.

The Timer Programme List

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

screen appears.

 

DATE

CH

ON

OFF

 

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1

29SA

2

20 : 02 21 : 30 SP

[2] Press [PROG/CHECK]

2 SU- SA

25

10 : 30 11 : 00 A

3 SU

14

15 : 00

16 : 00

SP

repeatedly to select the

4

19WE

5 22 : 15 23 : 30 EP

5

28FR

A1

20 : 02 21 : 30 SP

programme.

6

30SU

4

19 : 10

19 : 55

EP

7 – – – –

– –

– : – –

– : – –

 

Every time you press

8 – – – –

– – – – : – – – – : – –

 

SET :

 

 

END:MENU

[PROG/CHECK], the cursor

 

 

 

 

 

 

shifts down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can also select the

 

DATE

CH

ON

OFF

 

programme by pressing [34].

 

 

1

29SA

2

20:02

21:30

SP

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2 SU- SA

25

10:30

11:00

A

3 – – – –

– –

– : – – – – : – – SP

[3] Press [RESET] to

4

19WE

5

22:15

23:30

EP

cancel.

5

28FR

A1

20:02

21:30

SP

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[4] Press [MENU] to exit the on-screen display.

Notes:

If timer recording is not completed (due to insufficient tape or cancellation by the user), the programmed timer recording data will be cancelled from the memory by 4 A.M. two days later. However, if the timer recording function is activated at that time, the programmed timer recording data will not be cancelled.

After you cancel the programmed timer recording data, the current recording mode during the stop mode is displayed.

If you turn off the power during a timer recording, the running indicator goes out.

During recording, timer recording and copying, the “ ” indicator lights up even while DVD section is activate.

During timer recording and timer recording standby mode, the “ ” indicator lights up even while the DVD section is activate.

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Contents Model No. NV-VP60 Series Contents About descriptions in these Operating Instructions For your safetyCondensation may form in the following cases NV-VP60GC Middle East model NV-VP60GCS Asia, Malaysia modelRemote Control AccessoriesVHS Deck and Video Cassette Information DVD-R Disc InformationDiscs that can be played DVD-RWDisc Information Control Reference Guide Main UnitUnit’s Display Control Reference Guide VHS/DVD Select buttonAudio/Video Output Sockets ConnectionsBasic Connections For Better Video from DVDDigital connection ConnectionsTo Enjoy Sound through Other Audio Equipment Analogue connectionOperating the TV TV Maker SettingRefer to the chart below for the code of your TV Check whether the TV can be operated properlyTuning the TV to Your Unit To Change the RF Output ChannelClock Set Setting Up for VHS and DVD Quick SetupLanguage GettingPlayback Insert a recorded video cassette Press 1PLAYRepeat Playback Ntsc Playback Adjusting the Playback PicturePlayback During play, press rTRACKING/V-LOCK or sTRACKING/V-LOCKRecording Press REC Mode to select Recording modeUsing another device while recording Press ¥REC to start recordingTape Refresh One-Touch Recording OTRRecording Recording from an External SourceDesired Rec Mode Timer RecordingTo Check and Cancel a Timer Programme Then pressSearch Functions VHS Index Search System VissPress backward or 9 forward Settings Using the On-Screen Display Tuner PresetSystem Settings Using the On-Screen DisplayPress Menu until the setting screen disappears OptionPress VHS Status Various Indications in On-screen DisplayChanging Audio To change the audio, press AudioResume function When you skip groupsPlaying Discs-basic Play Press 4 backward orFor motion pictures except DVD-VR MPEG4 DivX When a menu screen appears on the TVPlaying Discs-basic Play Press the numeric buttons to select the desired itemDivX VOD Contents Useful Functions Program/Random Playback Useful FunctionsManual Skip Displaying Current Playback Condition Quick OSDUsing Navigation Menus Using Navigation MenusUsing Playback Menu except Jpeg files on Playing a Data DiscUsing Navigation Menus Playing a DVD Video Recording Format DiscPlaying a HighMAT Disc To Enjoy Movies and Music More Changing Soundtracks, Subtitles and AnglesMulti Re-master To Enjoy Movies and Music MoreAdvanced Surround Repeat PlayVariable Zoom Function Progressive Out ComponentDigital Output PCM Digital OutputDolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround and MPEG§ Using On-Screen Menus Other SettingsMain Menu Other Menu Using On-Screen MenusAudio Menu Audio/Subtitle languageChanging Settings Entering a Password RatingsChanging Settings Setup MenuItems Recording from DVD to VHS Manual CopyingDVD-RAM Copying Before Requesting Service GeneralSound Before Requesting Service Disc playVHS picture Error Messages HintsGlossary 1 chSpecifications F0106Ad1036

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