Recording; Preparations; Audio Monitoring; Playback - Panasonic AG-MD830E Service Manual

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Recording
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Microphone
(Sound
from
the
micro-
phone is recorded as Hi-Fi
audio and normal audio on
channel 1.)
Note:
When
a
microphone
has
been connected to the MIC
jack and audio signals have
been
connected
to
the
audio
connectors
for
Video signals (LINE)
Video signals (S-VIDEO)
Audio signals
recording,
recording
from
the
microphone
will
take
precedence.
Channel
Hi-Fi
Normal
Audio input
UCH1
UCH1 "1
UCH1
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R/CH2
STEREO (UCH1
STEREO
&
RlCH2)
(UCH1
&
R/CH2)
Preparations
• Load the cassette tape. (Check that the accidental
erasure prevention tab on the tape is still intact.)
• Check menu for correct set up.
• Set the S-VHS REC MODE selector to the desired
position.
AUTO: At this position, the tape is automatically
identified as a VHS or S-VHS tape and the
signals are recorded in the corresponding
mode.
OFF:
The signals are recorded in the VHS mode
regardless of the type of tape used.
• Depending on the .connections, set the INPUT Selec-
tor to S-VIDEO or LINE.
• When recording Hi-Fi audio, set On-Screen Hi-Fi REC
(default setting) to ON.
Audio Level Adjustment (Hi-Fi audio only)
The audio level can be adjusted for Hi-Fi audio only.
Turn the Hi-Fi Audio Level Control in such a way that
the audio level meter indication is adjusted to around 3
(but not past the 3 level).
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The audio signals are recorded as indicated in the table
on the left.
*1: The UCHl audio signals are recorded on both chan-
nels
1
and
2.
*2: The R/CH2 audio signals are recorded on both chan-
nels
1
and
2.
Recording
Recording starts when the REC and PLAY Buttons are
pressed together or press REC button first and then
PLAY. If PLAY button is pressed first. the continued
portion is disturbed.
The REC Button will not operate if the accidental
erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape has been
broken out. Use a tape with this tab still intact.
Proceed as follows when using the PAUSE Button_
(1) While playing back the tape, find the location to be
recorded_ Then press the PAUSE Button.
The unit is now set to the playback pause mode.
(2) Press the REC Button_
The REC Lamp now comes on, and the unit is set
to the recording pause mode.
(3) When the PAUSE Button is pressed again, the unit
is released from the pause mode, and recording
begins.
Audio Monitoring
The audio Signals are selected by the AUDIO OUT
Selector.
When using headphones, the volume can be adjusted
using the Headphone Level Control.
• To reduce the audio level, turn the control counter-
clockwise; to increase the audio level, turn it clock-
wise.
• The audio level may change if high-impedance
headphones are connected to the MIC jack.
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Playback
TV
monitor
Preparations
• Set the following switches on the unit to OFF.
Set the MODE LOCK Switch to OFF.
Press the MEMORY Button to OFF.
• Switch on the power of the units connected to the
unit.
• Load the pre-recorded tape.
Audio Monitor Output Selector
Set
the
AUDIO
OUT
Selector
to
the
position
corresponding to the type of sound desired.
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Mode Lock Switch
This switch makes
it
impossible to operate the switches
on the front panel. When it is set to ON, none of the
front panel switch can be operated. However, even with
this switch at the ON position, the setting switches
inside the cover, the remote controller available as an
optional accessory or the RS-232C remote control
signals can be used to operate the unit.
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Tracking
control buttons
SWitches can be set even
in the Mode Lock mode.
Playback
Press the PLAY Button.
Since this unit is equipped with an automatic digital
tracking function, there is normally no need to adjust the
tracking. However, if noise appears on part of the
playback picture as shown below, press the Tracking
"+"
or "-" Button on the front panel to obtain a normal
picture.
To return to the automatic tracking, press the Tracking
"+" and "-" Buttons simultaneously_
TRACKING
+
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• Tracking adjustment may be necessary when playing
back a tape which has been recorded on a VTR other
than th is unit.
If this unit is brought too close to the TV monitor.
interference from the monitor may affect the audio
signals, resulting in noise. Be sure to keep the unit at
a distance (at least 20 cm or so) from the monitor.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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