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BRUGSANVISNING NV-F65B PANASONIC

Panasonic

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-F65B

Operating Instructions

CONTENTS

Page

3 CAUTIONS

4 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

7 INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER

9 INSTALLATION

10 TUNING THE TV SET TO THE VIDEO PLAYBACK CHANNEL

11 SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENT TIME

13 SETTING THE TUNER IN THE VTR

15 THE VIDEO CASSETTE

16 AUTO OPERATION

17 PLAYBACK

22 RECORDING FROM A TV BROADCAST SIGNAL

23 NICAM SYSTEM

24 HI-FI AUDIO SYSTEM

25 USING THE VTR AS A HI-FI AUDIO RECORDER

26 SUPER OTR FUNCTION (ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING)

28 TIMER RECORDING

34 VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM

35 INTRO SCAN FUNCTION

36 TIME SEARCH

37 CAMERA RECORDING

38 DUBBING (COPYING)

40 INSERT EDITING

41 AUDIO DUBBING

42 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

44 SPECIFICATIONS

Information for Your Safety

IMPORTANT

Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This apparatus was produced to BS 800.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

■ DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

■ AC MAINS LEAD CONNECTION

The wires in the mains lead of this apparatus are coloured in accordance with the following code.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

HQ (High Quality) Picture System

Video recorders carrying the HQ symbol mark feature the new VHS High Quality Picture System. This system assures complete compatibility with VTRs that use the conventional VHS system.

CAUTIONS

Please read these cautions before you operate this VTR.

Cassette Compartment Door

When first unpacking the unit, you may notice that the cassette compartment door is partially open. This condition is due to the operation of a safety device designed to protect the unit from vibration during shipment; it is not a malfunction. When the AC mains lead is connected to a mains outlet, the door will return to its original position.

Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature

If the VTR is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the VTR.

Humidity and Dust

Avoid places where there is high humidity or much dust, which may cause damage to internal parts.

Do Not Obstruct the Ventilation Holes

The ventilation holes prevent abnormal increase in temperature. Do not block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper.

Keep away from High Temperature

Keep the VTR away from extreme direct heat such as direct sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles.

Keep Magnets away

Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VTR because it will adversely affect the performance of the VTR.

No Fingers or Other Objects Inside

Touching internal parts of this VTR is dangerous, and may cause serious damage to the VTR. Do not attempt to disassemble the VTR. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Keep Water away

Keep the VTR away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. CAUTION: If liquids are spilled into the VTR, serious damage could occur. If you spill any liquid into the VTR, consult qualified service personnel.

Lightning

To avoid damage by lightning, disconnect the aerial plug from the VTR.

Cleaning the VTR

Wipe the VTR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid, or other chemicals. And do not use compressed air to remove dust.

Stacking

Place the VTR in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on it.

Video Head Clogging

The video heads are the means by which the recorder places picture signals on the tape during recording, and reads picture signals from the tape during playback. If these heads become dirty and clogged from long use, the signals can no longer be recorded correctly, and the playback picture will be distorted accordingly. This is the case, for example, during the playback of a tape, the sound is reproduced normally, but no picture is seen, or the picture is greatly distorted. When such a symptom case occurs have the recorder checked by qualified service personnel.

Condensation may form in the VTR if:

●The VTR is in a room where the heater has just been turned on.
●The VTR is in a room with steam or high humidity.
●The VTR is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.
- The VTR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.

Note:

Do not operate the VTR for at least 1 hour if any of the above conditions occur.

This VTR does not incorporate a dew sensor.

CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

FRONT

REAR

No.	Description	Page
1	Microphone Input Socket	41
2	VTR On/Off Switch with Indicator	10
3	Headphones Socket	25
4	Headphones Output Level Control	25
5	Picture Sharpness Control	17

No.	Description	Page
6	Noise Filter/Edit Selector	20
7	MPX Filter Switch	25
8	Hi-Fi/Normal Mix Switch	40
9	Nicam/Mono Switch	23
10	Cassette Compartment	15
11	Input Signal Selector	13
12	Infra-red Remote Control Receiver	—
13	Audio Recording Mode Indicators	23
14	Control Panel Open Button	15
15	Digital Tracking Indicator	20
16	Multi-Function Display	6
17	Audio Rec Level Controls	22
18	Clock Button	11
19	Preset/Normal Button	13
20	Timer Controls	11
21	Memory Button	14
22	Tape Speed Button (Audio Recording)	25
23	Timer Record Button	29
24	Rewind ◀◀/Review [◀] Button	17
25	Play Button (▶)	17
26	Fast Forward ▶▶/Cue [▶] Button	17
27	Eject Button (▲)	15
28	Channel Selection Up and Down Buttons	13
29	OTR On Buttons	26
30	OTR Off Buttons	26
31	Audio Dubbing Button	41
32	Insert Editing Button	40
33	Pause/Still Button (■■)	17

No.	Description	Page
34	Stop Button (■)	17
35	Record Button (●)	22
36	RF Signal Level Switch	10
37	RF Output Socket	9
38	Audio Input Sockets	9
39	Video Input Socket	37
40	Audio Output Sockets	9
41	Video Output Socket	9
42	AC Mains Lead Socket	9
43	RF Input Socket	9
44	Video Playback Channel Selector	10
45	Synchro Edit Socket	39
46	AV Socket	9
47	Test Signal Switch	10
48	Vertical Lock Control	21

46 Connections of the AV Socket

1 AUDIO OUTPUT CH2 (R) 11 No connection
2 AUDIO INPUT CH2 (R) 12 No connection
3 AUDIO OUTPUT CH1 (L) 13 No connection
4 AUDIO GND 14 No connection
5 No connection 15 No connection
6 AUDIO INPUT CH1 (L) 16 No connection
7 No connection 17 VIDEO GND
8 SWITCHING VOLTAGE 18 No connection
9 No connection 19 VIDEO OUTPUT
10 No connection 20 VIDEO INPUT
21 GND

CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS (CONT'D)

Multi-Function Display

No.	Description	Page
1	Cassette-in Indicator	15
2	Tape Running Display	17
3	Double Speed Indicator	18
4	Audio Dubbing Indicator	41
5	Recording Indicator	22
6	Tape Speed Indicator	25
7	Insert Editing Indicator	40
8	Simulcast Indicator	24
9	Timer Programme Number	28
10	Date Display	11
11	Counter Mode Indicator	21
12	Channel Display	13

No.	Description	Page
13	OTR Indicator	26
14	Timer Recording Indicator	29
15	Audio Output Mode Indicators	24
16	Audio Level Meter	22
17	Position Indicator	13
18	Memory Indicator	21
19	Repeat Indicator	19
20	Search Indicator	17
21	Clock/Counter Display	11
22	Write Indicator	34

① VTR On/Off Button
② Clock/Counter Selector
③ Audio Output Selector
4 Record Buttons (●)
⑤ Pause/Still Button (Ⅱ)
6 Rewind ◀◀/Review □Button
⑦ Play Button (▶)
8 Time Search Button
9 Monitor Button
10 Auto Play Buttons
11 Programme Position (Channel) Selector Buttons
12 Mode Selector Cover
13 Search Buttons
14 Fast Forward ▶▶/Cue ▶▶ Button
15 Still Advance Button (▶)
16 Stop Button (■)
17 Reverse Play Button
18 Memory/Repeat/Search Button
19 Reset/Index Button

When the Bar Codes Cannot Be Read

Although the lamp in the tip of the Bar Code Reading Section lights up:

●No figures appear in the Bar Code Reader Display
●No beep sounds is heard;

The tip of the Bar Code Reading Section is probably clogged with dirt.

Use as Digital Scanner

Slide the Mode Selector Cover downward.

① Bar Code Reader Display

① Date Display
② Channel Display
3 Start Time Display
4 End Time Display
5 Check Indicator

② Digital Scanner On/Off Button
③ Bar Code Reading Section
④ Transmit Button

Cleaning

① Turn the Cap of the Bar Code Reading Section 90° counterclockwise, as shown below.

- Remove dirt and dust from the hole of the Cap.

② Gently wipe the tip of the lamp with a soft cloth.

●Reattach the Cap and lock it by turning it clockwise.

INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROLLER (CONT'D)

How to Operate the Remote Controller (Digital Scanner)

Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to "ON".

• If no operation is performed for more than 25 seconds (4 minutes during setting of the clock time), the scanner will automatically switch over to the power-saving standby condition and the lamp will go off. (In this case, if bar codes have already been read but not yet transmitted to the VTR, the data will be cancelled.)
• When the lamp is not lit, press the button to turn it "ON" again.

Tracing the Bar Codes

(A) Place the Remote Controller on the Small Box.
(B) Trace the bar code quickly in the direction of the arrow.

• Treat the Programming Sheet with care. If the sheet gets dirty or scratched, the bar code reading may become impossible.
• Protect the Remote Controller from strong shocks and vibration. Keep it away from water and places with high temperature and humidity.
• If the bar code is traced slowly, it cannot be read correctly.
• When there is no "Beep" sound, the reading of the bar code is incomplete. Trace the bar code again.
• When using the Programming Sheet, put it on flat surface: Reading the bar codes while holding it in your hand or bending it, may result in incorrect operation.
• Do not deviate from the bar code, nor stop tracing halfway.

Power Source for the Remote Controller

■ The Remote Controller is powered by 2 IEC "R6" size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year, however, it depends on the frequency of use. Inspect and if necessary, replace the batteries once a year.

CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT

• Load the new batteries with their polarities (⊕ and ⊖) aligned correctly.
• Do not apply heat to batteries, or internal short-circuit may occur.
• If you do not intend to use the Remote Controller for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool and dry place.
• Remove spent batteries immediately and dispose of them.
• Do not use an old and a new batteries together. (Also never use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.)

Load the batteries as follows:

1 Push back the battery compartment locking lever.

② Lift off the battery compartment lid.

Line drawing of a mechanical device with a lever and handle (no text or symbols)

3 Insert the batteries with their polarities aligned as indicated inside the battery compartment.

4 Replace the lid.

Note:

●The infra-red beam should be transmitted directly at the Infra-red Remote Control Receiver on the front of the VTR.
- Direct sunlight may interfere with the beam.
- The lightsensing angle of the Infra-red Remote Control Receiver in the VTR is about 30^ for each side from the centre.
- The unit should be used within a range of about 7 meters from the front of the VTR.

Recommendation

After the programming of timer recording(s) is completed, press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button so that the indications in the LCD Display disappear, in order to save battery power.

INSTALLATION

Consult your Panasonic dealer for advice about a suitable cable to use for connection to the AV Socket.

Connecting the VTR to the TV set via the AV Socket of both units assures optimum picture quality.

Connection to a TV Set without AV Socket

1 Connect the external aerial to the RF Input Socket on the VTR.
2 Connect the aerial terminal on your TV set to the RF Output Socket on the VTR with the supplied DIN-DIN Coaxial Cable.
3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Mains Socket of the VTR to the mains outlet.
4 If the TV set is equipped with separate video and audio input sockets, it is recommended to connect the VTR to the TV set with separate video and audio cables.

Connection to a TV Set with AV Socket

① Connect the external aerial to the RF Input Socket on the VTR.
② Connect the aerial terminal on your TV set to the RF Output Socket on the VTR with the supplied DIN-DIN Coaxial Cable.
③ Connect the AV Socket on the VTR to the AV Socket on the TV set.

- The AV Socket allows recording and playback of picture and sound. This connection can be used with TV sets which are also equipped with an AV Socket.

④ Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Mains Socket of the VTR to the mains outlet.

Connection to a Stereo Amplifier

1 Connect the Audio Input Sockets on the VTR to the REC OUT Sockets on the Stereo Amplifier.
2 Connect the Audio Output Sockets on the VTR to the PLAYBACK Sockets on the Stereo Amplifier.

• If an AV cable is used for the VTR-to-TV connection and both the VTR and the TV offer a setting for "AV", set only one of them to "AV". If both are set to "AV", picture and sound distortion may appear with some types of TV sets. On this VTR, the "AV" setting is programme position "AV". Select it with the "0" Button on the Remote Controller or the Channel Selection Up or Down Button on the VTR.
• Some TV sets can automatically switch to the "AV" input mode when VTR playback starts via the AV cable. But some TV sets have to be switched manually to the AV mode.
• For recording from a TV's tuner via the AV cable, set the VTR to the AV mode.

TUNING THE TV SET TO THE VIDEO PLAYBACK CHANNEL

The adjustments described on this page are not necessary, if the VTR is connected to the TV set via the AV sockets or Video/Audio output sockets.

Video Playback Channel Selector

To change the video playback channel.

RF Signal Level Switch:

Used to attenuate the reception of the UHF aerial signals. If the reception is normal, set to "HIGH". If the signal is strong (stripes appear in the upper part of the picture), set to "LOW".

① Turn the TV set on and select the AV programme position or another programme position that is not occupied by any TV station.
② Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR On.

(FRONT SIDE)

• The corresponding indicator lights up.

③ Set the Test Signal Switch to "On".

4 Tune the selected programme position of the TV set to UHF approx. channel 36.

Confirm on your TV set that the received test pattern is as shown.

Abstract black-and-white striped pattern with no text or symbols

• If UHF channel 36 is already occupied by a TV station in your area, the video playback channel can be changed from channel 32 to 40 on the back of the VTR by using a small screwdriver.
  5 Set the Test Signal Switch to "Off". Your TV is now ready to receive the RF output signal from the VTR.

- When using the test pattern to tune the TV set to the video playback channel of the VTR, make sure that the two units are not connected via AV cable.

SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENT TIME

The built-in digital clock employs the 24-hour system.

For Example: Set the clock for Sunday, October 10, 1999, 9:10.

• Connect the VTR to the mains outlet.
• Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR On.

When connecting this VTR to the mains or after a long power failure, the indications flash.

Simple diagram with a central square and surrounding arrows, no text or symbols present

② Press the Clock Button to start the date and time setting.

③ Press the "+" or "-" Button to set the year.

4 Press the Next Button.
5 Press the "+" or "-" Button to set the month.

6 Press the Next Button.

7 Press the "+" or "-" Button to set the date.

8 Press the Next Button.
9 Press the "+" or "-" Button to set the hour.

10 Press the Next Button.
11 Press the "+" or "-" Button to set the minute.

12 Press the Clock Button when the present time becomes exactly 9:10'00".

At every push of the Next Button, the flashing indication changes in the following order.

YEAR→MONTH→DATE→HOUR→MINUTE

• In case of a power failure, the timer back-up system maintains the clock operation and timer content for at least 30 seconds. However, depending on the charging time and the memory content, the back-up time may be considerably longer. However, it takes more than 60 minutes for the back-up circuit to become operational, after the VTR is connected to the mains.
• The Timer Record Function should be set to "Off", otherwise the VTR cannot be operated normally. In this case, the Timer Record Indicator "☐" will flash to warn you.
• During date setting, the corresponding day is simultaneously set.
• The clock/timer of the VTR is programmed with the calendar up to the end of the year 2087.

The indications 88-99 are for the years 1988–1999. The indications 00-87 are for the years 2000–2087.

SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE PRESENT TIME (CONT'D)

Setting the Clock to the Present Time Using the Bar Codes

graph TD
    A["1: Function Key"] --> B["2: System Status Indicator"]
    B --> C["3: System Status Indicator"]
    C --> D["4: Function Key"]
    D --> E["5: Function Key"]
    E --> F["6: System Status Indicator"]
    F --> G["7: System Status Indicator"]

Preparation

• Slide down the Mode Selector Cover on the Remote Controller so that the Bar Code Reader Display can be seen.
• Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to turn it "ON".

1 Trace the bar code "SETTING OF THE CLOCK".

② Trace the bar code for the year (YEAR).

③ Trace the bar code for the month (MONTH).

4 Trace the bar code for the day of the month (DATE).

⑤ Trace the bar code for the hour (START TIME).

6 Trace the bar code for the minute (MIN).

7 Press the Transmit Button (Remote Controller) and then confirm that the time is displayed in the Multi-Function Display of the VTR.

8 Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to turn it "OFF".

• If the transmission was not received correctly, the "Beep-Beep, Beep-Beep" sound from the VTR will warn you. In this case, perform transmission again.
• If the Remote Controller is left with no operation performed for more than 4 minutes, it will automatically switch over to the power-saving standby condition and the lamp in the reading tip goes out. (In this case, bar codes that have already been read (but not yet transmitted to the VTR) will be cancelled.
• The bar codes "SETTING OF THE CLOCK", "YEAR" and "MONTH" are located on page 3 of the Programming Sheet.

SETTING THE TUNER IN THE VTR

The tuner in the VTR makes it possible to receive TV broadcasts and to record these programmes without having to turn on the TV set. The frequency band of this model extends from UHF channel 21 to 69.

Preparation

• Turn the TV set on and select the programme position (channel) which you have tuned to the video playback channel.
• Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR on.
• Set the Input Signal Selector to "Tuner".
• Be sure to press the Tape Speed Button to put the VTR into the SP mode. In the LP mode, no picture is visible.

Tuning Procedure

1 Press the Preset/Normal Button on the VTR. The indication on the Multi-Function Display changes from the clock indication to the position indication.
② Press the Channel Up or Down Button to select a programme position (channel) which you want to tune to a TV station.

Display of the programme positions 1–99

16

Po 15

The tuner in the VTR can be preset with up to 99 stations.

③ Press the "+" or "-" Button.

• When the tuning of the station is completed, the indication stops flashing.
• At every push of the "+" or "-" Button, the station will be tuned automatically.

4 Press the Memory Button. (Programme position display flashes once.)

Repeat steps ②-④ for each channel you want to tune to a station.

5 Press the Preset/Normal Button again. The indication on the Multi-Function Display changes back to the previous indication.

How to Select the Programme Position (Channel) If more than 5 seconds pass between the first, second and third push, the channel will not be changed normally.

SETTING THE TUNER IN THE VTR (CONT'D)

Setting the Tuner in the VTR Using the Digital Scanner

- Use the bar codes on page 47.

Preparations

- Turn the VTR on.

- Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button on the Remote Controller to turn it on.

① Trace the "PRESET ON" bar code.

- If no operations are performed within more than 4 minutes, the Digital Scanner will automatically turn itself off.

② Press the Transmit Button to transmit to the VTR.

③ Trace the "PROGRAMME POSITION" bar code.

4 Trace the number bar code for the programme position (channel) that you want to tune to a station.

5 Trace the "SEARCH UP" or "SEARCH DOWN" bar code.

6 Press the Transmit Button to transmit to the VTR.

- The channel will be tuned automatically. - At every push of the button, the next channel will be tuned.

⑦ Trace the "MEMORY" bar code.

8 Press the Transmit Button to transmit to the VTR.

9 Trace the "PRESET OFF" bar code.

10 Press the Transmit Button.

- If you make a mistake in the above operation steps, trace the "CANCEL" bar code and start again from step 4.

- When setting more than 2 channels, repeat the steps ③—⑧ above.

Inserting a Video Cassette (Auto Operation)

1 Press the Control Panel Open Button.

② Insert the video cassette as shown. The VTR will be turned on automatically and the cassette will be automatically drawn into the VTR.

③ When a video cassette is inserted, the "oo" mark will appear.

Notes:

• When a video cassette with broken out erasure prevention tab (for example a pre-recorded tape) is inserted, playback will start immediately.
• Use VHS video cassette tapes only.
• We recommend the "Panasonic Hi-Fi" high grade video cassette tapes for improved picture and sound quality.

Removing a Video Cassette

4 Press the Eject Button (▲).

To prevent accidental erasure

Break off the tab with a screwdriver.

To record again

Cover the hole with adhesive tape.

AUTO OPERATION

Convenient Automatic Playback Functions

The following convenient automatic playback operations can be activated simply by pressing a single button on the Remote Controller.

① Repeat Playback

When the Repeat Button is pressed, the "R" Mark in the Multi-Function Display on the VTR will light up and playback will start. When the tape reaches the end of its recorded portion, it will automatically be rewound to the beginning and playback will then start again. This process will be performed repeatedly.

② Memory Playback

When the Memory Button is pressed while the VTR is in the Stop mode, and the tape is then fast-forwarded or rewound, it will be stopped at the tape counter position "0:00.00" and playback will then start from that position.

③ Sleep Playback

When the Sleep Button is pressed, playback will start. As soon as the tape reaches its end, it will automatically be rewound to the beginning, and the VTR will then turn itself off.

4 Rewind Playback

When the REW Button is pressed, the tape will be rewound. As soon as the beginning of the tape is reached, playback will start automatically.

Auto Operation

Auto VTR On

When a cassette is inserted, the VTR turns itself on automatically.

Auto Play

When inserting a video cassette which has the erasure prevention tab removed playback will start automatically.

Auto Rewind

When the tape reaches its end during recording (except OTR and timer recording) or playback, it will automatically be rewound to the beginning.

VTR-Off Eject

When the VTR is off, the inserted cassette can be ejected simply by pressing the Eject Button, and VTR will automatically turn itself off again.

Rewind Auto Shut Off

When pressing the VTR On/Off Button during rewinding, the tape will be rewound to the beginning of the tape and the VTR will turn itself off.

Auto Timer Recording Standby

When the Timer Record Button is pressed during rewinding, the VTR will switch over to the timer recording standby mode after the beginning of the tape is reached.

PLAYBACK

Preparation

• Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to "Off".
• Insert a recorded video cassette. When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.
• Turn the TV set on and select the video playback channel.
• Set the Noise Filter/Edit Selector to "Off".

① Normal Playback

Press the Play Button (▶).

- Control the picture as you like with the Picture Sharpness Control (sharp or soft contours).

② To Finish Playback

Press the Stop Button (■) to stop the playback.

③ Super Still Playback

When the VTR is in the playback mode, press the Pause/Still Button (■) to view a still-picture. To continue the normal playback, press this button again.

4 Cue Playback

When the Fast Forward ▶▶/Cue 📄 Button is kept pressed while the VTR is in the playback mode, the tape will be played back at high speed in forward direction.

⑤ Review Playback

When the Rewind ◀◀/Review ◀◀ Button is kept pressed while the VTR is in the playback mode, the tape will be played back at high speed in reverse direction.

To make possible Cue or Review playback without having to keep the respective button pressed, first press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button (Remote Controller) so that the Search Indicator "S" appears in the Multi-Function Display, and then press the Fast Forward ▶▶/Cue ▶▶Button or the Rewind ◀◀/Review ◀◀Button.

To switch the VTR back to normal playback, press the Play Button (▶).

- When Cue or Review playback continues for more than 10 minutes, the VTR will automatically switch back to the normal playback mode.

PLAYBACK (CONT'D)

Using the Remote Controller

Reverse Playback

When the VTR is in the playback mode, switching over to Reverse Playback is possible by pressing the Reverse Playback Button.

- During Reverse Playback, noise bars may appear in the upper centre and lower centre parts of the picture.

Super Still Advance Playback

Press the Still Advance Button (II) while the VTR is in the still playback mode. Each time you press this button, the still-picture will advance one single field.

Search Function

Press the Search Button to activate the Search Function, and the VTR changes over to the Still Playback mode. When the "+" Button is now pressed once, the tape will be played back at 1/30th of normal playback speed. At every further press of the "+" Button, the playback speed will be increased step by step as shown.

graph TD
    A["0"] --> B["1/30"]
    B --> C["1/20"]
    C --> D["1/10"]
    D --> E["1/7"]
    E --> F["1/5"]
    F --> G["1"]
    G --> H["2"]
    H --> I["5"]
    I --> J["7"]
    J --> K["9"]
    L["⑤"] --> M["④"]
    M --> N["⑥"]
    O["③"] --> P["⑦"]
    Q["②"] --> R["⑧"]
    S["①"] --> T["⑨"]

Playback Mode	Indication
1 Review Playback
2 Double Speed Reverse Playback
3 Reverse Playback
4 Reverse Slow Motion Playback
5 Still Playback
6 Slow Motion Playback
7 Normal Playback
8 Double Speed Playback
9 Cue Playback

• By pressing the “-” Button, the playback speed can be changed in the reverse direction (Still Playback-Reverse Slow Motion Playback-Reverse Playback-Double Speed Reverse Playback-Review Playback).
• The figures indicate fractions and multiples of the normal playback speed.
• If Cue or Review playback continues for more than 10 minutes, the VTR will automatically switch over to the normal playback mode. If the Still and Slow playback continues for more than 5 minutes, the VTR will automatically switch over to the stop mode. If the VTR is left in the reverse playback or double speed reverse playback mode for more than 10 minutes, it will automatically switch over to the stop mode.
• When pressing the Search Button again, the indications "R", "S" and "RS" in the Multi-Function Display will all be off.
• To return to the normal playback mode, press the Play Button.

The following may happen except during Slow and Normal playback in forward direction.

Still and Slow Playback

• Depending on the TV set used, it may not be possible to obtain a proper picture during Still and Slow playback.
• If the TV set is equipped with an automatic vertical hold control, the picture may shake vertically. In this case, set the TV set's vertical hold (AUTO/MANUAL) selector to the "MANUAL" position, and adjust its vertical hold control.
• When changing over from Review Search to Still play-back, the picture will reverse by a few frams approx. 2 seconds later.

Slow Tracking Control

• When noise bars appear during Still, Still Advance or Slow playback, switch over to slow playback and adjust with the Tracking "+" or "-" Button to reduce the noise bars. (See page 20 for details.)

• It may not be possible to eliminate the noise bars completely.

• The sound will be played back only during normal playback.

• If you leave the VTR in the still playback mode for more than 5 minutes, the VTR will automatically switch over to the Stop mode to protect the tape and the video heads.
• Immediately after starting Cue or Review playback, the picture may be distorted. Also, when these modes are cancelled, some momentary picture distortion may occur. However, this is not due to any malfunction.
• Noise which takes the form of horizontal bars appears on the TV in the Cue and Review playback modes. This is not an indication of a malfunction.
• The top of the picture may become distorted in the Cue or Review mode. This is not an indication of a malfunction.
• When the picture rolls vertically in the Cue or Review mode, adjust the vertical hold control on the TV set.
• If tapes recorded in the LP mode are played back, no picture will be visible.

Repeat Playback

Repeat Playback between the Beginning of the Tape and the End of the Recorded Part

To play back the tape repeatedly between the beginning of the tape and a place where the video signal is interrupted for at least 5 seconds (see diagram below).

① Press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button so that the Repeat Indicator "R" lights up.

② Press the Play Button.

- The playback will continue until the VTR detects the end of the video recording (no control signal for more than 5 seconds). At this point, the tape will be rewound to the beginning and the playback will be repeated.

3 To stop the Repeat playback, press either the Stop Button or the Memory/Repeat/Search Button (the Repeat Indicator "R" will go out.)

Note:

- If a short tape portion is played back many times, the tape may become damaged at that part.

PLAYBACK (CONT'D)

graph TD
    A["Audio Recorder"] --> B["Tracking"]
    B --> C["ON/OFF/PLAY/REVIEW"]
    C --> D["NOISE FILTER EDIT"]
    D --> E["Control buttons: ON/OFF, ON/OFF, PLAY, OFF"]

Rewind and Fast Forward

Press the Rewind ◀◀/Review ➕ Button to rewind the tape.

Press the Fast Forward ▶▶/Cue ▶▶ Button to wind the tape forward rapidly.

Lap Timer Counter

It shows the elapsed recording or playback time.

The “-” indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than the tape counter position "0.00.00".

• If the figures on the Tape Counter do not change during Fast Forward, Rewind or any of the Playback functions, this means that nothing is recorded on that tape section.
• The Tape Counter is automatically reset to "0:00.00" when the video cassette is inserted.

Digital Tracking

When playback is started after inserting a cassette, and the VTR is turned on, the Digital Tracking function will be activated automatically, the Digital Tracking Indicator will flash for several seconds, and the tracking will be adjusted automatically (after the adjustment, the Digital Tracking Indicator will remain lit).

- During playback, the Digital Tracking function will be activated whenever the playback changes over from an unrecorded part to a recorded part, provided the recorded part is longer than 4 seconds.

- When the picture is distorted by noise bars, press the Tracking "+" or "-" Button to select manual tracking and adjust with these two buttons. The Digital Tracking Indicator goes out. To change back to Digital Tracking, press the Tracking "+" and "-" Buttons simultaneously.

Noise Filter/Edit Selector

EDIT ON: For editing operations such as dubbing.

OFF: For ordinary use of the VTR. NOISE FILTER ON: For playback of tapes with inferior picture quality caused, for example, by repeated dubbing.

- When the Noise Filter/Edit Selector is set to "EDIT ON", the picture sharpness cannot be adjusted with the Picture Sharpness Control.

Memory/Repeat/Search Button

Repeatedly pressing this button will change the indication in the following order: "M" (Memory)→"R" (Repeat)→"S" (Search)→"RS" (Index Repeat)→all indications are off→"M"...

Clock/Counter Selector

By pressing this button when the VTR On/Off Switch is set to "On", it is possible to change over the display mode of the Clock/Counter Display in the Multi-Function Display from "Clock" to "Counter" Display and vice versa.

• Even if the selector button is set for "Counter" the display will automatically changes over to "Clock" Display in all the following cases; When you set the VTR On/Off Switch to "Off", adjust the clock to present time, programme a timer recording, check a timer recording programme or programme and perform an OTR.
• When the Clock/Counter Display shows the time, the counter cannot be reset and the Memory and Search Function cannot be activated ("M", "R", "S" and "RS" indication does not light up).

Memory Function

The Memory function makes it simple and fast to find a certain position on the tape later again, simply by pressing the Reset Button at that position to set the tape counter to "0:00.00" and by pressing the Memory/Repeat/Search Button. During Rewind or Fast Forward, the tape will then stop at approximately the desired position.

- Even if the Clock/Counter Display is switched over to "Clock" Display after pressing the Memory/Repeat/Search Button, the Memory function will stop the tape at the desired position.

Monitoring Function

When the Monitor Button is kept pressed during playback (except Cue or Review), the broadcast picture of the selected programme position (channel) or input signal through Audio/Video input socket will be displayed. When this button is released, the picture will change back to the playback picture of the tape.

• When the VTR is connected to the TV set via AV Cable, this function does not work.
• During playback in the LP mode (only sound), no picture is visible even if the Monitoring function is used.

Vertical Lock Adjustment

If vertical jitter occurs during Still playback, adjust the V-Lock Control (on the rear of the VTR) with a screw driver. A one-time adjustment should be all that is necessary.

RECORDING FROM A TV BROADCAST SIGNAL

Preparation

• Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to "Off".
• Reset the Tape Counter to "0:00.00".
• Set the Input Signal Selector to "Tuner".
• Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact.

When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.

Note:

The LP (Long Play) mode of this VTR can only be used, when this VTR is used as a Hi-Fi Audio Recorder for audio only recordings. Be sure to set the Tape Speed Button to the SP mode for normal video recording. (For details, refer to page 25.)

1 Select on the VTR, the programme position (channel) to be recorded. In order to confirm proper reception, turn on the TV set and select the video playback channel.
② Press the Record Button (●).

• If a tape with broken out erasure prevention tab is inserted, the VTR will sound a warning to let you know that the recording cannot be made.
• During recording, the programme position (channel) on the VTR cannot be changed.
• To start a recording with the Remote Controller, press the two Record Buttons on the Remote Controller simultaneously.

If You Wish to Avoid Recording Unwanted Material

3 Press the Pause/Still Button (Ⅲ) to stop the tape temporarily.

• Press the Pause/Still Button (II) again to continue the recording.
• If you leave the VTR in the pause mode for more than 5 minutes, the VTR will automatically switch over to the stop mode to protect the tape and the video heads.

To Finish the Recording

4 Press the Stop Button (■).

Recording One TV Programme While Watching Another

① Record (following steps ① and ②).
② Select the desired programme position (channel) on your TV set.

Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level

Setting the Audio Rec Level Controls to the centre "5" position (click stop) assures satisfactory audio recording results in most cases. When using the VTR as a hi-fi audio recorder or when producing your own video tapes, it may be desirable to adjust the Audio Rec Level Controls to some other position.

(It is recommended to adjust so that peaks in the audio level reach about +5 dB.)

NICAM SYSTEM

The NICAM system is a ground-based TV service for digital stereo sound. To receive NICAM broadcasts, the NV-F65 incorporates a NICAM decoder.

When a stereo, dual-soundtrack or monaural NICAM programme is being received, the indicators light up to inform you of the type of broadcasts. The NICAM programmes are always accompanied by standard broadcasts and you can select the desired soundtrack for recording with a single switch. NICAM soundtracks can only be recorded on the hi-fi audio track.

Important Note for NICAM System

When your television is first switched on, it will automatically receive stereo broadcasts if they are being transmitted.

When the broadcasting authorities are carrying out test transmissions, it is therefore possible that the sound received will be different from the programme being viewed. In order to receive co-ordinated sound and vision select the mono sound using the Remote Controller "AUDIO OUT" selector or the "NICAM/MONO" switch on the VTR.

This will only apply until the stereo broadcast transmissions are fully operational.

Preparation

- Set the Input Signal Selector to "Tuner".

Recording of a NICAM stereo programme

The STEREO Indicator is lit while a NICAM stereo programme is being received. To record such a programme, set the Nicam/Mono Switch to "Nicam".

NICAM stereo sound will be recorded on the hi-fi track and the regular (standard) sound will be recorded on the normal audio track.

Recording of a NICAM dual-sound track programme

Both the M1 and M2 Indicators are lit while a NICAM dual-soundtrack programme is being received. To record such a programme, set the Nicam/Mono Switch to "Nicam". The M1 and M2 sounds will be recorded on the hi-fi track: M1 on the left channel and M2 on the right channel.

Recording of a NICAM monaural programme

Only the M1 Indicator is lit while a NICAM monaural programme is being received. To record such a programme, set the Nicam/Mono Switch to "Nicam".

The same monaural sound will be recorded on both channels of the hi-fi track.

Recording options according to the type of broadcasts and the setting of the Nicam/Mono Switch

Type of broadcast\Nicam/Mono switch position\Audio track		Normal audio track (mono)	Hi-fi audio track
			L	R
Regular broadcast (standard audio)	Either position	Standard audio	Standard audio	Standard audio
Regular+NICAM stereo (L, R)	NICAM	Standard audio	Stereo L	Stereo R
	MONO	Standard audio	Standard audio	Standard audio
Regular+NICAM dual mono (M1, M2)	NICAM	Standard audio	M1	M2
	MONO	Standard audio	Standard audio	Standard audio
Regular+NICAM mono	NICAM	Standard audio	M1	M1
	MONO	Standard audio	Standard audio	Standard audio

Note: NICAM audio programmes cannot be recorded on the normal audio track.

NICAM SYSTEM (CONT'D)

Nicam/Mono Switch

- When a NICAM programme is being received, this switch can be used to select the desired type of sound to be recorded on the hi-fi audio track. This switch functions only when the Input Signal Selector is set to "TUNER". To record a NICAM programme, this switch must be set to "NICAM".

Note:

If NICAM broadcast signals are weak, the sound quality deteriorates remarkably. When the signals are extremely weak, the Audio Recording Mode Indicator goes off and the FM sound is recorded on the hi-fi track irrespective of the setting of this switch.

• If the Nicam/Mono Switch is intentionally set to "MONO" even though a NICAM programme is being received, the indicator(s) remain lit.
• To record the regular sound (ordinary normal sound) on the FM audio tracks when a NICAM programme is received, set the Nicam/Mono Switch to "Mono".
• When a NICAM programme is received and the sound is distorted due to inferior reception conditions, set the Nicam/Mono Switch to "Mono".

HI-FI AUDIO SYSTEM

Preparation

• Connect your VTR to the Stereo Amplifier and FM Stereo Tuner as described on page 25.
• Tune the FM Stereo Tuner to the desired station.

Recording of Simulcast Sound

① Set the Input Signal Selector to "Simul". The "Simul" indicator lights up.

- The operation procedure is the same as for normal recording; see "Recording from a TV broadcast signal" on page 22.

While this switch is in the "Simul" position, the sound portion of the TV broadcast signal will be recorded only on the "normal" sound track. And the stereo sound signal received via the FM tuner will be recorded on the hi-fi sound tracks.

Playback (or Monitoring during Recording)

Press the Audio Output Mode Selector (Remote Controller) to select the desired sound mode.

At the every push of this button, the audio playback mode changes as follows:

→Stereo→Left→Right→Normal audio track

and the Left and Right Indicators show which sound mode is selected in the following way.

Stereo: Both the Left and Right Indicators are lit.

Left: The Left Indicator is lit.

Right: The Right Indicator is lit.

Normal: Both the Left and Right Indicators are not lit.

- If a video cassette recorded on this VTR with stereo or bilingual sound is played back on a conventional VHS video recorder, the sound will be reproduced from the normal audio track (in mono).

USING THE VTR AS A HI-FI AUDIO RECORDER

Preparation

• Connect the VTR to the hi-fi audio system. (Example of a connection diagram is shown).
• Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact. When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.
• Switch on the hi-fi audio system and select an audio source.
• For "Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level", see page 22.

Tape Speed Button (Audio Recording)

For recording either of two tape speeds can be selected. During playback the recorder selects automatically the correct speed.

Select the desired tape speed with the Tape Speed Button before recording.

• Set to the "SP" position for normal speed.
• Set to the "LP" position for slow speed. The corresponding indicator (SP or LP) lights up during recording and playback in the Multi-Function Display.
  When the VTR is in the LP mode, only the Hi-Fi audio track can be recorded or played back.
• The usual video functions (recording or playback of the picture) are inoperable in the LP mode.

Headphones Level Control

When using headphones, the volume level can be adjusted with the Headphones Level Control.

Hi-Fi Audio Recording

Note: Selection of an audio track is not necessary for recording.

① Set the Input Signal Selector to "Line/Audio".
② To start the recording, press the Record Button (●).
3 To achieve smooth transitions between adjoining recordings, see notes on page 38.

HI-Fi Audio Playback

• Press (for playback of both mono and stereo recordings) the "Audio Output Mode Selector Button" (Remote Controller) repeatedly so that the "Left" and "Right" Audio Playback mode Indicator light up.
• To start the playback, press the Play Button (▶).

- If the sound is impaired by high frequency distortion when recording from an FM tuner, set the MPX Filter switch to "On". If there is no distortion when recording from an FM tuner, and for all other recordings, set this switch to "Off".

SUPER OTR FUNCTION (ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING)

This convenient function makes it possible to easily programme the VTR for recording of TV programmes with immediate start or with start within 24 hours by precisely setting the starting time and ending time to the desired minute, and the VTR will automatically turn itself off when the recording ends.

Preparation

• Make sure that the clock shows the present time correctly.
• Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact.

When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.

• Set the Input Signal Selector to "Tuner".
• Adjust the audio recording level as described on page 22.

It is possible to programme an OTR recording for a TV programme which will start immediately or within the next 24 hours.

(For example, OTR recording of a TV programme broadcast from 10:30 to 11:00.)

1 Select the programme position (channel) to be recorded.
2 Press the OTR On "+" or "-" Button to set the OTR starting time to 10:30.

• The "OTR" indicator will be displayed.
• If a tape with broken out erasure prevention tab is inserted, the VTR will sound a warning to let you know that the recording cannot be made.

③ Press the OTR Off "+" or "-" Button to set the OTR ending time to 11:00.

• When quickly and repeatedly pressing the OTR On "+" or "-" Button or the OTR Off "+" or "-" Button, the corresponding time indication changes in 1-minute steps. When it is kept pressed, the indication changes in 10-minute steps.
• After setting the OTR starting time in step 2, the OTR Off "+" or "-" Button must be pressed within 8 seconds to select the OTR ending time, otherwise the selected starting time will be cancelled.

After 4 seconds, the display will automatically change back to the starting time indication.

To confirm the OTR ending time, press the Check/Programme Button once. When this button is pressed twice, the display will change to the clock indication mode.

- The VTR will automatically switch off, when the OTR is completed. To turn the VTR on again, press the VTR On/Off Switch.

graph TD
    A["Device"] -->|CHECK PROG| B["Control Button ①"]
    B --> C["ON: ✓, ^"]
    B --> D["OTR: -, +"]
    B --> E["OFF: -, +"]

OTR Function with Immediate Start

1 Select the programme position (channel) to be recorded.
2 Press the OTR Off "+" or "-" Button to set the OTR ending time to 11:00.

• The "OTR" indicator will be displayed.
• If the TV station of the selected programme position (channel) is broadcasting with VPS signal, the VPS Indicator will be lit.
• If the VPS function is not desired, press the VPS Button. The VPS indication will disappear.
• If a tape with broken out erasure prevention tab is inserted, the VTR will sound a warning to let you know that the recording cannot be made.

- The VTR will automatically switch off, when the OTR is completed. To turn the VTR on again, press the VTR On/Off Switch.

When the Check/Programme Button is pressed once, the present time will be displayed.

When the Clock/Counter Selector Button (Remote Controller) is pressed during OTR recording, the display will change over to the counter mode.

• When the tape reaches its end during an OTR the VTR will turn itself off.
• Make sure that the OTR Function (One-Touch Timer Recording) does not overlap a programmed timer recording. An OTR always takes precedence over a timer recording.
• It is possible to change the OTR starting time or the ending time before the recording starts.
• It is possible to perform any VTR operation (except timer recording) until the recording starts.
• It is possible to change the OTR ending time even during the recording.
• To interrupt an OTR, press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR off.

TIMER RECORDING (CONT'D)

To Confirm the Programme of a Timer Recording

Make sure that the VTR is turned on.

Make sure that the Timer Record Function is set to "On".

Select the programme number to be checked, by repeatedly pressing the Check/Programme Button.

The preset channel and start and ending times of the timer recording will be indicated for about 12 seconds.

To Cancel a Timer Recording

Make sure that:

the VTR is turned on.

the Timer Record Function is set to "Off".

1 Press the Check/Programme Button repeatedly, until the number of the timer programme that you want to cancel is displayed.
2 Press the "+" and "-" Button simultaneously for more than 3 seconds.

• When the Timer Record Function is set to "On", the VTR is turned off, the Timer Record Indicator "☐" will be displayed, and only the timer is left operating.
• If no cassette is inserted in the VTR, the "OTO" Mark will flash.
• After the programmed timer recording has been made, set the Timer Record Function to "Off", otherwise the VTR cannot be operated normally.
• During recording, the programme position (channel) on the VTR cannot be changed.
• When you want to watch TV after setting a timer recording, select the desired channel on the TV set.
• To cancel a timer recording during recording, set the Timer Record Function to "Off".
• It is impossible to confirm programmes of timer recordings while an OTR is being performed.
• To turn the VTR on and use it for playback or recording before the timer recording is performed, set the Timer Record Function to "Off".
• When the Timer Record Function is set to "On" but no video cassette is inserted or no timer recording has been programmed, the Timer Recording Indicator will flash to inform that the timer recording cannot be performed.

TIMER RECORDING BY USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER

Tracing the Bar Codes

Example: When programming a timer recording for a programme that will be broadcast on channel position 4 on the 3rd of the month, from 7:02 to 7:30, trace the bar codes in the order of the numbered arrows shown below.

- Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to turn it "ON".

① Trace the bar code for "PROGRAMME".

② Trace the bar code for "DATE".

③ Trace the bar code for "START TIME".

4 Trace the bar code for "MIN".

⑤ Trace the bar code for "END TIME".

6 Trace the bar code for "MIN".

• The "Bee Bee Bee Bee Beeeeeep" sound signals that the scanner is now ready for data transmission.
• When no sound is heard, read the bar codes once again.
• If more than one bar code is read in the same group, only the last code will be effective.
• If the "CANCEL" bar code is read, all bar codes that have been read so far will be cancelled.

TIMER RECORDING (CONT'D)

Transmit the Programming Data

Keep pressing the Transmit Button and confirm that the programmed data on the Multi-Function Display of the VTR are as desired.

After releasing the button, the data will continue to be displayed for about 12 seconds.

• If the transmission was not received correctly, the "Beep-Beep, Beep-Beep" sound from the VTR will warn you. In this case, perform transmission again.
• The transmission is possible when the VTR is turned on but is not in any of the recording or playback operation modes. It is also possible when the VTR is in the timer recording standby mode (☐ indication is lit).
• The programming will be done on the next lower unoccupied timer programme number (8–1).
• If all programme numbers are occupied, the "Beep-Beep, Beep-Beep" sound from the VTR will warn you that the programming cannot be made.
• When the Transmit Button is pressed, the VTR will automatically be put into the timer recording standby condition and the VTR will be turned off.
• To operate the VTR before the timer recording will be performed, press the Timer Rec. Button to suspend the timer recording standby condition. After using the VTR, be sure to press the Timer Rec. Button again, otherwise the timer recording will not be made.

TIMER ON/OFF

After programming a timer recording, the VTR is in the timer recording standby mode and cannot be used for any other operation, such as playback. If some other operation is desired, first trace the "TIMER ON/OFF" bar code and transmit it to the VTR with the Transmit Button.

To later reset the VTR to the timer recording standby mode, trace the "TIMER ON/OFF" bar code again and transmit it with the Transmit Button.

For Programming More Than One Timer Recording In Succession

Repeat the following operation steps ①-③.

1 Trace the "CANCEL" bar code on the Programming Sheet.

② Trace the bar codes for "PROGRAMME", "DATE", "START TIME" and "END TIME".

3 Confirm that the present time is displayed on the Multi-Function Display of the VTR, and transmit the data.

- If the next timer programming data are transmitted while the previous timer programming data are still being displayed, the displayed timer recording data will be cancelled.

For Everyday Recording

When programming an everyday recording using the bar codes, you have the choice between 3 different modes: Sunday through Saturday, Monday through Friday, and Monday through Saturday.

1 Turn on the Digital Scanner and trace the "PROGRAMME" bar code.
② Trace the desired "EVERYDAY" bar code (1, 2, 3).

③ Trace the "START TIME" and then the "END TIME" bar codes, and transmit the data to the VTR.

●Everyday recording will be performed from that day on.
- If a "DATE" bar code is traced after tracing the "EVERYDAY" bar code, everyday recording will not be performed.

For Everyweek Recording

① Turn on the Digital Scanner and trace the "PROGRAMME" bar code.
② Trace the bar code for the desired day of the week among the "EVERYWEEK" bar codes.

③ Trace the "START TIME" and then the "END TIME" bar codes, and transmit the data to the VTR.

- Everyweek recording will be performed from that week on. - If a "DATE" bar code is traced after tracing the "EVERY-WEEK" bar code, everyweek recording will not be performed.

To Confirm the Programme of a Timer Recording

To perform this operation, the VTR must be turned on or it must be in the timer recording standby mode (☐ indication is lit).

① Trace the "CHECK" bar code.

② Perform transmission.

- After releasing the Transmit Button, the programmed data will be displayed for about 12 seconds on the Multi-Function Display. - At every push of the Transmit Button, the timer programme number advances to the next higher number.

To Cancel a Programmed Timer Recording

To perform this operation, the VTR must be turned on but not be in any of the recording or playback operation modes, or it must be in the timer recording standby mode (indication is lit). To cancel a programmed timer recording, its data must be displayed on the Multi-Function Display. If they are no longer displayed, first, trace the "CHECK" bar code and perform transmission (several times, if necessary, until the programme you want to cancel is displayed). Then, within 12 seconds.

① Trace the "CANCEL" bar code.
② Perform transmission.

- To programme a new timer recording, perform the programming from the beginning.

How to Count the Addresses

graph LR
    A["19th Previous Programme"] --> B["Previous Programme"]
    B --> C["Programme Now Being Played Back"]
    C --> D["Next Programme"]
    D --> E["Second Programme Ahead"]
    E --> F["20th Following Programme"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    subgraph Backward Direction
        direction LR
        G["Backward Direction ← Forward Direction"]
        H["Index Signal"]
    end

With the VHS Index Search function, up to 20 addresses (places where index signals are recorded) can be skipped to directly locate the beginning of the desired programme in both forward and reverse direction in the Fast Forward or Rewind mode.

① Press the Play Button (▶) or Stop Button (■).
② Press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button.

- The indication "S" appears on the Multi-Function Display.

③ Repeatedly press the Reset/Index Button to select the desired address.

The number of the selected address is shown on the Multi-Function Display.

s

4 Press the Rewind ◀◀/Review ↔ or Fast Forward ▶▶/Cue ➕ Button to start the VHS Index Search function (the VTR will switch to the rewind or fast-forward mode).

• Every time an index signal (address) is skipped the number in the Address Indication decreases by one.
• When the preset address is reached, the Tape Counter Indication will appear in place of the Address Indication, and the normal playback will start.

• To abort the Index Search function midway, press the Play or the Stop Button.

• When activating the VHS Index Search function from the Still playback mode, the Playback will start when the selected programme is reached.

• If there are unrecorded parts on the tape, or if recordings have repeatedly been made on the same tape portion, the VHS Index Search function may not work correctly.
• The VHS Index Search function can only count the addresses correctly, if the index signals are spaced at least 2 minutes.
• If the VHS Index Search function is started extremely close to the beginning of the next programme (place where an address signal is recorded) or from the beginning of the tape, the first address may not be counted.

Recording of Index Signals

While recording an index signal, the indication "WRITE" on the Multi-Function Display lights up for a few seconds.

Index signals will be recorded automatically in the following cases:

• At the tape position at which the Record Button is pressed to start recording.
• At the tape position at which a Timer Recording is started.
• At the tape position at which an OTR recording is started.
• When pressing the REC Button during recording.

How the Intro Scan Function Works...

graph LR
    A["Programme"] --> B["Programme"]
    B --> C["Programme"]
    C --> D["Programme"]
    D --> E["..."]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    note1["Tape is fast-forwarded"]
    note2["Playback for about 10 seconds"]
    note3["*Operation is repeated until tape reaches its end."]
    note4["Index Signal"] --> A
    note5["Operation is repeated until tape reaches its end."]

The Intro Scan function plays back the first 10 seconds of each programme (recorded with index signal) on a tape one after another. This is convenient for quick checking what programmes are on a tape, or to find the desired instalment of a TV series you have recorded on a tape.

Intro Scan Operation

1 Insert a video cassette.
(Put the VTR in the stop mode.)
2 Press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button until "S" appears.
3 Press the Fast Forward ▶▶/Cue ▶▶ Button.
(The Intro Scan starts.)
4 When the desired scene is reached, press the Play Button.

• The Intro Scan function may not be activated for the first programme recorded close to the beginning of the tape.
• The Intro Scan function may not be activated, if the interval between programme starts is less than 2 minutes.

Index Repeat Playback

When the VTR is in the playback mode, press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button so that the "RS" Indicator lights up.
- When the next index signal is found, the tape will be rewound. When the index signal, where the playback is to start, is found, the playback will restart. In this way, automatically repeated playback can be performed for a tape portion as defined by the number of index signals that are skipped.
2 To stop the Index Repeat playback, press the Stop Button or press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button so that the "RS" Indicator goes out.

If Index Repeat playback is performed on a tape for long periods of time, the picture quality may become inferior.

TIMESEARCH

The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape from any position by inputting the exact desired amount of playback time of the part that you want to skip.

Time Search from the Stop Mode

1 Put the VTR in "STOP" mode.
2 Press the Time Search Button. The indication in the Multi-Function Display changes as shown below.

③ Input the time of the desired scene.

• The time is input by pressing the number buttons in the order: hour, minute, second.
• The “—” indication will be counted as "0".

4 Press the Fast Forward ▶▶/Cue 📋 Button or the Rewind ◀◀/Review 📋 Button. The playback starts after rewinding or fast forwarding to the tape position of the designated time.

Time Search from the Play Mode

The operation is the same as that for the stop mode but in operation step 4, the Cue or Review (playback) is performed to the tape position of the designated time and the playback will then start.

If the time search function is activated during playback, a time of up to 9 minutes 59 seconds can be input.

• The numbers in the Tape Counter do not change during parts of the tape on which there is no recording.
• When the tape is inserted, the Tape Counter will automatically be reset to "0:00.00".
• When no time is input for the time search, a 2-minute tape segment is skipped and the playback will then resume. If the time search function is activated during playback, but no time is input, a 30-second tape segment will be skipped and the playback will then resume.

CAMERA RECORDING

Preparation

• Connect the Video Camera via the Camera AC Adaptor to the VTR as shown in the illustration above.
• Set the Input Signal Selector to "Line/Audio"
• Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact.

When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.

- Adjust the audio recording level as described on page 22.

① Turn the Camera AC Adaptor on and make the necessary adjustments on the camera.
Refer to the operating instructions of the camera you are using.

② Press the Record Button (●) on the VTR to start recording.

Avoid recording unwanted material:

Press the Pause/Still Button (Ⅲ) of the VTR, and the recording will stop temporarily. To restart recording, press the Pause/Still Button (Ⅱ), again.

3 Press the Stop Button (■) on the VTR to stop the recording.

• For playback of a tape that was recorded via a camera, select the audio track on which the sound from the camera microphone was recorded by pressing the corresponding Audio Playback mode Selector Button.
• If you leave the VTR in the pause mode for more than 5 minutes, the VTR will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video heads.
• Even if the video camera is equipped with video recorder remote control functions, this VTR can not be remote-controlled from the camera.

DUBBING (COPYING)

Dubbing (copying) from one video cassette to another.

If both VTRs are equipped with an AV Connector

Preparation

• Make the necessary connections as shown in the connection diagram.
• Press the VTR On/Off Switches to turn both VTRs on.
• Set the Input Signal Selector to "Tuner". (Recording VTR)
• To make the AV Indicator appear in the Multi-Function Display, select the "AV" programme position with the Channel Selection Up or Down Button on the recording VTR. In case of the Remote Controller, press the "0" Button (AV).
• Adjust the audio recording level as described on page 22. (Recording VTR)
• Make sure that the Noise Filter/Edit Selector of both the recording and playback VTRs (if equipped) are in the "EDIT ON" position. Set these switches to "OFF" for ordinary use of the VTRs.

(The Noise Filter/Edit Selector is on the front panel.)

1 Place the recorded cassette in the playback VTR and a blank video cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact in the recording VTR.
② Press the Record Button (●) on the recording VTR.
3 Press the Play Button (▶) on the playback VTR.
4 Press the Stop Button (■) on both VTRs to stop the dubbing.

Connecting the VTR to another VTR which is not equipped with an AV socket.

Preparation

• Make the necessary connections as shown in the connection diagram.
• Press the VTR On/Off Switches to turn both VTRs on.
• Set the Input Signal Selector to "Line/Audio". (Recording VTR)
• Adjust the audio recording level as described on page 22. (Recording VTR)
• Make sure that the Noise Filter/Edit Selector of both the recording and playback VTRs (if equipped) are in the "EDIT ON" position. Set these switches to "OFF" for ordinary use of the VTRs.

(The Noise Filter/Edit Selector is on the front panel.)

Perform the operation steps ① to ④.

• To assure smooth, noiseless cuts when interrupting the recording, always use the Pause/Still Button (III).

• To obtain smooth cuts when starting the recording from the stop mode:

• Play back the last part of the previously recorded material to confirm its ending point, and then press the Pause/Still Button (II).

• Press the Record Button (●).

(The VTR is still in the pause mode.)

1. To start recording, press the Pause/Still Button (■) again.
   ●The picture quality of a re-recorded tape is not as good as that of the original.

Connecting to a Movie Camera Equipped with Synchro Edit Function

It is possible to synchronize the playback start and stop of the Movie Camera with the recording start and stop of this VTR.

Preparation

• Make the necessary connections as shown in the connection diagram.
• Set the Edit Switch (Noise Filter/Edit Selector) on both the Movie Camera and on this VTR to "ON" (or "EDIT ON").

1 Put the VTR in the recording pause mode.
② Put the Movie Camera in the still playback mode.

- Put the Movie at the point where you want to start editing into the still playback mode.

③ Press the Pause/Still Button on the VTR.
- The Movie Camera changes over to the playback mode and the dubbing will start automatically.

To Leave Out Unwanted Scenes

① Press the Pause/Still Button on the VTR.
The VTR changes over to the recording pause mode and the Movie Camera changes over to the still playback mode.
② Operate the Movie Camera to skip the unwanted scenes and then put it in the still playback mode again.
③ Press the Pause/Still Button on the VTR.
• The dubbing will restart.

To stop the dubbing, press the Stop Button on the VTR and then put the Movie Camera in the stop mode.

Synchronized Editing between the VTRs

When editing from another VTR equipped with Synchro Edit Socket, synchronized start and stop of both VTRs can be activated from this VTR.

The operation is the same as described on the left for synchronized editing from a VHS/VHS-C Movie Camera.

INSERT EDITING

When this type of editing is done, the picture and the sound are recorded on the tape as shown below. However, if no new sound is input, the original sound remains only on the "normal" audio track of the tape because the original Hi-Fi sound will always be erased during insert editing.

By performing insert editing together with audio dubbing, the sound on the "normal" audio track can also be replaced at the same time.

Video and Audio Track Recording Pattern

Preparation

- Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact.

- When performing insert editing from another VTR, set the Noise Filter/Edit Selector to "EDIT ON".

- Set the Input Signal Selector according to the type of insert editing to be performed.

"Line/Audio": When inserting picture and sound from equipment connected to the Video Input Socket and the Audio Input Sockets on the rear of this VTR.

"Tuner": When inserting scenes from a TV programme.

1 Press the Play Button.

2 Locate the tape position where you want the insert editing to end, and press the Pause/Still Button to put the VTR into the still playback mode.

3 Press the Reset/Index Button (Remote Controller) to reset the Tape Counter to "0:00.00".

4 Press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button on the Remote Controller so that the Memory Indicator "M" mark will light up.
5 Perform review playback to locate the tape position where you want the insert editing to start, and press the Pause/Still Button to put the VTR into the still playback mode.
6 Press the Insert Editing Button. (The Insert Editing Indicator lights up.) If you want to replace the sound on the "normal" audio track, too, press the Audio Dubbing Button. (The Audio Dubbing indicator lights up.)
⑦ After the picture to be inserted is prepared, press the Pause/Still Button (Ⅱ). (The insert editing will start.)
- The insert editing will end at the point where the Tape Counter indicates "0:00.00", and the editing VTR will stop in the still playback mode.

Playback of a Tape on Which Insert Editing Was Performed

The sound inserted during insert editing is recorded on the Hi-Fi sound tracks (STEREO, LEFT, RIGHT). If the normal sound track is selected, the original sound before the insert editing will be heard. Select the desired sound with the Audio Output Mode Selector (Remote Controller).

Hi-Fi/Normal Mix Switch

Set this switch to "On", if you want both the "Hi-Fi" sound and the "normal" sound to be played back mixed together.

●The mixed sound may not be very clear.

Always set this switch to "Off", except when playing back a tape on which the insert editing or audio dubbing was performed.

• The picture quality of an inserted part is always somewhat inferior to that of the original.
• Avoid performing insert editing repeatedly on the same part of the tape because the picture quality of that part becomes inferior.
• The inserted picture may contain slight colour noise or the colours may be unstable.
• Do not press the Memory/Repeat/Search Button during insert editing. If it is pressed, the Memory Indication "M" will disappear, and the insert editing will not end automatically at the preset editing end point.
• Insert Editing cannot be performed on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

AUDIO DUBBING

Note that the original sound on the "normal" (mono) sound track will be completely erased during audio dubbing.

Preparation

• Set the Input Signal Selector to "Line/Audio"
• Insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact.
  When a video cassette is already inside the VTR, press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn it on.
• Reset the Tape Counter to "0:00.00".
• Turn the TV set on and select the video playback channel.
• Select the "normal" (mono) sound track by repeatedly pressing the Audio Output Mode Selector (Remote Controller) until the Audio Output Mode Indicators "Left" and "Right" are no longer lit.

1 Press the Play Button (▶) to look for the point where you want to start the audio dubbing.
2 Press the Pause/Still Button (11) at the exact point where you want to start the audio dubbing.
③ Press the Audio Dubbing Button (the indicator will light up).
4 Press the Pause/Still Button (11) once again to release the tape from pause, and at the same time start the operation of the audio source. The audio dubbing will start.
⑤ To interrupt the audio dubbing, press the Pause/Still Button.
- The VTR will stop in the still playback mode.

Playback of a Tape on Which Audio Dubbing Was Performed

The sound inserted during audio dubbing is recorded on the normal sound track. If the Hi-Fi sound tracks (STEREO, LEFT, RIGHT) are selected, the original sound (before the audio dubbing) will be heard.

Hi-Fi/Normal Mix Switch

Set this switch to "On", if you want both the "Hi-Fi" sound and "normal" sound to be played back mixed together.

● The mixed sound may not be very clear.

Always set this switch to "Off", except when playing back a tape on which the insert editing or audio dubbing was performed.

• Sound recorded by using the audio dubbing function is recorded on the "normal" audio track (always in mono).
• When a microphone is used for dubbing, do not place it near the speaker of your TV to prevent howling noise (acoustic feedback).
• If the erasure prevention tab of the cassette is missing, no audio dubbing can be made.
• Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

Before requesting service, check the following points once again.

SYMPTOM	CAUSE	REMEDY
Power doesn't turn on.	Mains lead is not connected.	Connect mains lead to mains outlet.
	The Timer Record Function is set to "On".	Set the Timer Record Function to "Off".
Power is on but unit doesn't operate.	Safety devices are operating.	Turn off the VTR On/Off Switch, disconnect mains cord from outlet, then reconnect mains cord to mains outlet and turn on the VTR On/Off Switch again.
TV programmes cannot be recorded.	Connection of aerial lead is not correct.	Connect aerial lead correctly.
	Reception channel is not properly tuned.	Tune reception channel.
	The Input Signal Selector is not set correctly.	Set the Input Signal Selector to "Tuner".
OTR Function (One-Touch Timer Recording) cannot be performed.	Clock is flashing "0:00".	Set clock to present time.
Unattended timer recording cannot be performed.	Recording start or recording stop time setting is incorrect.	Set recording start and recording stop time correctly.
	The Timer Record Function is set to "Off".	Set the Timer Record Function to "On".
	Clock shows incorrect time.	Adjust clock to present time.
	Clock is flashing at "0:00".	Set clock time and perform timer setting.
	The Input Signal Selector is not set to "Tuner".	Set the Input Signal Selector to "Tuner".
If you attempt to carry out Recording, Timer Recording, or OTR, the cassette will be automatically ejected.	Accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette is broken out.	Cover tab hole with adhesive tape.
Recording via external input terminals cannot be performed.	The Input Signal Selector is not set correctly.	Set the Input Signal Selector to "Line/Audio".
Recorded programmes with two-channel sound (stereo, bilingual or Simulcast) can not be played back.	Setting of the Audio Output Mode Selector Button (Remote Controller) is not correct.	Press the Audio Output Mode Selector Button (Remote Controller) to select the desired audio playback mode. (See page 24.)
Playback picture is not in colour.Playback picture has large amounts of "snow".	Reception channel was not adjusted correctly during recording.	Readjust reception channel correctly.
	TV set is not properly tuned to the video playback channel of the VTR.	Properly tune the TV set to the video playback channel of the VTR.
	The video heads are clogged with dirt.	Consult qualified service personnel.
	The video heads are abraded.	Consult qualified service personnel.
	Tape is old and/or defective.	Use new tape.
Remote Controller does not work.	Remote Controller is not being pointed at Infra-red Receiver Window on the VTR.	Point the Remote Controller at Infra-red Receiver Window on the VTR.
	Distance is too far.	Use the Remote Controller within 7 m from the VTR.
	An obstacle is between Remote Controller and VTR.	Remove obstacle.
	Batteries are exhausted.	Replace batteries.
	Battery polarities (+, -) are reversed.	Insert batteries correctly.
Bar code reading with Remote Controller is impossible.	The Remote Controller is in the power-saving standby condition.	Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to turn it "ON" again.
	The bar code has been traced too slowly.	Trace the bar code quickly.
	The bar code was not traced all the way from the Small Box past the last bar.	Trace the bar code correctly.
	The bar code was not traced straight.	Trace the bar code straight from left to right.
Transmission from the Remote Controller to the VTR cannot be performed.	The VTR is turned off.	Turn the VTR on.
	The VTR is in an operation mode.	Put the VTR into the stop mode.
	There is no unoccupied timer programme number left.	A maximum of 8 timer recordings can be programmed at the same time.
	Reading a bar code was not followed by a "beep" sound from the Remote Controller.	Perform the bar code reading again.
	The transmission was not followed by a repeated "beep" sound from the VTR.	Keep pressing the Transmit Button until the confirmation sound is heard.

NV-F65B

	Information for Your Safety
Power Source:	240 V AC 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption:	Approx. 33 watts
Video Recording System:	2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
Video Heads:	4 heads
Tape Speed:	SP; 23.39 mm/sec.
	LP (Audio Recording Only); 11.7 mm/sec
Tape Format:	VHS tape
Record/Playback Time:	SP; 240 min. with NV-E240
	LP (Audio Recording Only); 480 min. with NV-E240
FF/REW Time:	Less than 2.5 min. with NV-E180
VIDEO
Television System:	CCIR; 625 lines, 50 fields, PAL colour signal
Modulation System:	Luminance; FM azimuth recording
	Colour signal; converted subcarrier phase shift recording
Input Level:	VIDEO IN (BNC);	1.0 Vp-p,	75 ohm, unbalanced
	AV;	1.0 Vp-p,	75 ohm, unbalanced
Output Level:	VIDEO OUT (BNC);	1.0 Vp-p,	75 ohm, unbalanced
	AV;	1.0 Vp-p,	75 ohm, unbalanced
	RF Modulated;	UHF channel 36 (±4),	75 ohm, unbalanced
AUDIO
Input Level:	AUDIO IN (PHONO);	-10 dB,	more than 50 kohm, unbalanced
	AV;	-6 dB,	more than 10 kohm, unbalanced
	MICROPHONE;	-70 dB
Output Level:	AUDIO OUT (PHONO);	-8 dB,	less than 1 kohm, unbalanced
	AV;	-6 dB,	less than 1 kohm, unbalanced
	HEADPHONES;	-30 dB,	8 ohm, unbalanced
Audio Track:	1 track (Normal-mono only), 2 channels (Hi-Fi sound-stereo)
Video Horizontal Resolution:	Colour; more than 240 lines
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:	Video; more than 43 dB
Dynamic Range:	Audio; more than 90dB (Hi-Fi audio track)
Audio Frequency Response:	20 Hz-20 kHz (Hi-Fi audio track)
Wow and Flutter:	0.005% Wrms/Hi-Fi
Operating Temperature:	5°C-40°C
Operating Humidity:	35%-80%
Weight:	5.9 kg
Dimensions:	430 (W)×86 (H)×363 (D) mm
Standard Accessories:	1 pc. DIN-DIN Coaxial Cable
	1 pc. Infra-red Remote Controller
	2 pcs. "R6" size batteries
	2 pcs. Stereo type Phono Cable
	1 pc. AC Mains Lead

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Printed in Japan

VQT3650

F0190T0-5000④

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan