Helpful Hints - Panasonic OmniMovie PV-S445 Operating Instructions Manual

HELPFUL HINTS
PV-S445
A WORD ABOUT CASSETTES
A
TYPES OF VIDEO CASSETTE - Use types with the
MI5J
or
SIVUSI
mark in this unit.
Tape Speed Maximum Record/Playback Time
T160
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T120
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T60
SP (Standard Play) 2 Hours 40 Minutes
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2 Hours
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1 Hour
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1
B. ERASE PROTECTION - Cassettes have a record tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased.
• To prevent accidental erasure
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Break off the tab with a screwdriver
• To record again
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Cover the hole with cellophane tape
EVF INDICATIONS- These indications will not be recorded on the tape.
OPERATION MODE INDICATION
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FF
REW
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1
1
1
•
These indications will
appear in Camera/VCR
mode.
recording in progress
record/pause mode
/ Camera recording
In progress
• These indications will
appear in the VCR mode.
v.oua ----+- VIdeo Dub mode
TAPE WARNING INDICATION
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- TAPE -
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S-VHS INDICATION
• If the record tab is
missing, this indicator will
flash and no recording will
start. •
• This indicator will appear
to indicate the S-VHS
Selector Switch is "ON"
when the power comes
on, or to indicate the
S-VHS Standard recording
is being made with S-VHS
tape, while the S-VHS
Selector Switch is "ON".
BATTERY REMAINING INDICATION
E----F
E--- F
E-- F
E- F
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-E-
F -
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- BATTERY -
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DEW INDICATION
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- DEW -
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• When the Battery Pack is
fully charged,
"E---- F" appears.
• As battery charge is
consumed , the indicator
changes: "E--- F",
"E-- F"
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"E- F".
• "E-
F" will flash for
several minutes and then
"BATTERY" will flash for
several seconds prior to
automatic power shut off.
When this happens, a
battery recharge is
necessary.
• If excessive moisture
condenses in the unit, it
will not operate. This
indicator will flash for
several seconds and the
Movie will automatically
turn OFF. In this case,
wait until the indicator no
longer flashes when your
Movie is turned on again.