Panasonic AG-MD830E Service Manual

......Caution for AC Mains LeadFOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.This product is equipped wijh 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only forU.K.Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.Not to be used in the U.K.FOR U.K. ONLYThis appliance is supplied with a moulded three pinmains plug for your safety and convenience.A 13 amp fuse is fined in this plug.Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure thatthe replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and thatit is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.Check for the ASTA mark ~ or the BSI mark ~ on thebody of the fuse.If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you mustensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be useduntil a replacement cover is obtained.A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from yourlocal Panasonic Dealer.IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLEFOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THENTHE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUGCUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS ADANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THECUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPSOCKET.If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiringcode as shown below.If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.IMPORTANT: The wires in Ihis mains lead are colouredin accordance with the following code:Green·and·Yellow: EarthBlue: NeutralBrown: LiveFOR U.K. ONLYIf the plug supplied is not suitable for your socketout/et, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted.As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of thisappliance may not correspond with the coloured mark-ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed asfollows:• The wire which is coloured GREEN·AND-YELLOWmust be connected to the terminal in the plug which ismarked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol ~ orcoloured GREEN or GREEN-AND·YELLOW.• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connectedto the terminal in the plug which is marked with theletter N or coloured BLACK.• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con-nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked withthe letter L or coloured RED.How to replace the fuse1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.2. Replace the fuse.- E-2-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFeaturesRotary erase headThe rotary erase head is featured to ensure cleaneredits during editing.Hi-Fi recordingHigh picture qualityCompactly designed for easy portabilityIlluminated operation buttonsRepeat playbackA particular section on the tape can be continuouslyplayed back repeatedly or played back once.Jog and shuttle functionsThe unit's jog and shuttle functions enable playbacksection to be located speedily using the search dial.Mode lockingEven when an operation button has been pressed inerror, the mode lock function prevents the unit fromperforming the operation corresponding to that button.Unrecorded blank searchThe unit detects unrecorded blanks which are 5. ormore seconds in length.Automatic high-speed VISS searchBy writing the VISS (VHS Index Search System)signals at particular scenes to be viewed, the scenescan be easily located and played back automatically.Audio dubbingAudio can be added to the normal audio track duringpost production editing.Switch settings on screen menusThe unit's on-screen system enables switch settings tobe viewed on Ihe TV screen.Auto head cleaningThis facility automatically cleans the video heads toremove any dirt.Pause remote control supportedRecording can be started and stopped by remotecontrol using the VW-RM1 which is available as anoptional accessory.RS-232C serial interface supportedThe unit can be remote-controlled from a personalcomputer by mounting the AG-IA823 interface whichis available as an optional accessory.34-pin remote control supportedThe unit can be operated from a distance of 5meters or so using the AG·A600 (an optional acces·sory) by installing the AG·IA34 interface which isavailable as an optional accessory.-E-5 -