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• Insert so the poles (+ and - ) match those in the remote control.
• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
1 Open the cover.
3 Close the cover.
2 Insert batteries as marked.
Break off the tab to protect.
Record Tab
Screw driver
Cover the hole with
cellophane tape.
To record again.
Do not:
• Mix old and new batteries.
• Use different types at the same time.
• Heat or expose to flame.
• Take apart or short circuit.
• Attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
• Use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Head Clog Sensor
Loading the Batteries
Prevent Accidental Tape Era sure
Head Cleaning
Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads
to become clogged.
• Use “dry” type head cleaning cassette only. (Part No. NV-TCL30PT is
recommended.)
• Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. Excessive use of head cleaning
tape can shorten the video head life.
During playback this screen appears if
clogging is detected. To clear message
from screen, press PLAY on the remote
or unit.
Unit auto adjusts clock for DST (Daylight Saving Time.)
DST (Daylight Saving Time)
• If your area does not observe Daylight Saving Time, select DST : OFF
(see “Manual Clock Setting” on page 14).
• Keep these time changes in mind when pro gram ming the unit for timer
recording.
■ Spring (First Sunday in April)
DST: ON ➞ Sets clock ahead one hour.
■ Autumn (Last Sunday in October)
DST: ON ➞ Turns clock back one hour.
Information
Information (Unit, Cassette)
Discs that can be played
Discs that cannot be played
DVD with Region No. other than “1” or “ALL”, DVD from PAL
system, DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD-AUDIO, DVD-RW, DVD+RW,
CD-ROM, CDV, CVD, CD-G, CD-TEXT, SACD, Photo-CD.
Note:
• The digital audio content side of DualDiscs do not meet the technical
specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so
may not play back in this unit.
• It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all
cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
Disc type Disc Logo
Indication in these operating
instructions
DVD-Video
DVD-V
(DVD-Video)
DVD-R*
1
DVD-RAM
*
2
RAM
CD
CD
(CD-DA)
Video CD
VCD
CD-R
CD
or
VCD
CD-RW
Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these
can damage the unit.
*
1
DVD-Video formatted discs [finalized].
*
2
Discs recorded using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format.
Information (Disc)
VIDEO HEADS MAY
NEED CLEANING
PLEASE INSERT HEAD
CLEANING CASSETTE
OR REFER TO MANUAL
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