Panasonic nv-hs960am Operating Guide
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Tape Libr
a
ry System
This advanced system makes it quick and easy to check the contents of an inserted cassette. It can also be used to quickly find
out which cassette in your collection contains a desired programme.
Whenever a cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab is inserted, the VCR first performs a brief check and then shows the
number of the cassette and its contents on the On Screen Display. To start playback of the desired programme, simply select it
on the On Screen Display and press the LIBRARY button M.
out which cassette in your collection contains a desired programme.
Whenever a cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab is inserted, the VCR first performs a brief check and then shows the
number of the cassette and its contents on the On Screen Display. To start playback of the desired programme, simply select it
on the On Screen Display and press the LIBRARY button M.
To index each recorded programme for the Tape Library System, this VCR automatically records the Library data (cassette
number, programme position number, recording time/date°
number, programme position number, recording time/date°
1
, channel number, etc.) and stores the data in the VCR’s memory°
2
when the recording is performed.
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1
The VCR’s clock must be set correctly.
°
2
The VCR’s memory can hold a maximum of 600 programmes with titles of 8 characters (or up to 900 programmes with titles
of fewer characters).
of fewer characters).
Precautions for Recording:
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We recommend that you use new tapes for recording.
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Each recorded programme should have length of at least 15 minutes in the SP or LP mode.
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Each recorded programme should have length of at least 25 minutes in the EP mode.
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No Tape Library data is recorded during insert editing.
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If you copy a cassette with a cassette number, the tape library data may not be copied correctly. Therefore, the VCR’s Tape
Library System may not work correctly with such a copied cassette.
Library System may not work correctly with such a copied cassette.
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When a new recording is made over existing recordings on a tape, the original programmes are deleted from the list.
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Before recording programmes, make sure that the tape length is set correctly on the On Screen Display. Otherwise, the tape
position bar of the Tape Library data does not display the actual tape position. With some tapes, the bar indication is not
accurate. (See page 44.)
position bar of the Tape Library data does not display the actual tape position. With some tapes, the bar indication is not
accurate. (See page 44.)
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The VCR’s power back-up system protects the Tape Library data in the memory in case of a power failure and stores it for up
to 5 years when the VCR is not connected to an AC mains socket.
to 5 years when the VCR is not connected to an AC mains socket.
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When the recording is completed and you eject the cassette, the cassette number remains displayed on the VCR display for
approximately 30 seconds. Be sure to write this number on the cassette label.
approximately 30 seconds. Be sure to write this number on the cassette label.
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When the VCR’s entire memory area has been used up by the Tape Library data, or when cassette numbers 1 through 999
have all been used, the indication “Library memory full !” appears on the TV screen for several seconds when recording is
completed. After this, recording is still possible but no new Tape Library data can be stored. In this case, delete the numbers
of cassettes that you do not need any more before making further recordings. (See page 29.)
have all been used, the indication “Library memory full !” appears on the TV screen for several seconds when recording is
completed. After this, recording is still possible but no new Tape Library data can be stored. In this case, delete the numbers
of cassettes that you do not need any more before making further recordings. (See page 29.)
Library memory
full !
Tape Library System
Content of tape: 5
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Football
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03 (19:08) Ch 3
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Title
Date/Category
Sports
News
Movies
Music
How to Read the Tape Library Contents
Programme Position Number
Programme Position Bar:
This shows the approximate position of the programme
on the tape and its length.
This shows the approximate position of the programme
on the tape and its length.
Tape Position Bar:
This shows the approximate present tape position on the
inserted cassette.
This shows the approximate present tape position on the
inserted cassette.
Recording Date
Channel Number
Recording Start Time
Cassette Number
Category:
Manually adding or editing the programme
category is possible.
Manually adding or editing the programme
category is possible.
Title:
Manually adding or editing the title is
possible.
Manually adding or editing the title is
possible.