Panasonic NV-FJ604, NV-FJ610, NV-FJ606 User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-FJ610 Series NV-FJ606 Series

NV-FJ604 Series

Operating Instructions

VQT8539

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.

Dear Customer

May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder. We would particularly advise that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions.

Contents

Before Use

Controls and Components ..................................................3

Preparing the Remote Control ............................................ 4

Warning and Important Information ....................................5

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV ................ 6

Connecting and Setting Up

Connecting the VCR to a TV ................................................. 7

Playback

Playback .............................................................................10

Recording

Recording ........................................................................... 11

≥ To Select the Recording Duration and

Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording) ................. 12

≥ Linked Timer Recordings with a Digital Receiver ........12

Timer Recording

Timer Recording................................................................. 13

≥ To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD) ......13

≥ To Programme with the ShowView Function ............... 14

Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions ....... 15

≥ To select a Timer-Recorded Programme from the List

and Quickly Locate Its Beginning for Automatic Playback

(Programme List Search) ............................................. 1 6

Advanced Operations

Search Functions ............................................................... 17

≥ To Quickly Find the Beginning of a Desired Programme

(VISS=VHS Index Search System) ...............................17

≥ To Search for a Desired Programme While

Checking the Recorded Contents on a Cassette

(Intro-Jet Scan) ............................................................. 1 7

Editing ................................................................................. 18

≥ Assemble Editing ..........................................................18

Connecting the VCR to a Decoder/

Connecting the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier ................... 19

Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital

Receiver ..........................................................................20

Various Settings

Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in Your

Area to the Programme Positions (Manual Tuning) .....21

Restarting the Auto Setup/

Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition ............... 24

Setting the VCR’s Clock .....................................................25

Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) .............. 26

Helpful Hints

Glossary ............................................................................. 29

Before Requesting Service ...............................................31

≥ Adjusting the Playback Picture .....................................32

Cautions ..............................................................................33

Specifications ..................................................... Back cover

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Controls and Components

Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions. Refer to it for the control and component names and numbers which appear in the text.

CVC

°Z

°]

REC/OTR

EJECT

°[

TIMER REC

9 H

∏

AUDIO OUT

TV/TEXT

VCR

TRACKING/V-LOCK

°°1

°/°°2

°°3

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789

INPUT SELECT

REPLAY

OSD/DISPLAY

;/D

MENU OK

INDEX

VOLUME

SHOW VIEW

REC

EXIT

°6

8 9

o p

DATE

CANCEL

PROG./CHECK

AUDIORESET

TV ASPECT

OFF

SP/LP

TIMER REC

TAPE AV LINK

°=

> ?

°@

° See page 4. (VCR Operation) °° See page 6. (TV Operation)

°O

°°M

J I H

F E

D C

B A

VCR

456

789

INPUT SELECT

REPLAY

OSD/DISPLAY

INDEX

;/D

MENU OK

DATE

CANCEL

PROG./CHECK

AUDIORESET

TV ASPECT

TV/TEXT

TRACKING/V-LOCK

VOLUME

r s

REC

EXIT

SHOW VIEW

OFF

SP/LP

TIMER REC

TAPE AV LINK

°T

°°U

°°V

INPUT SELECT

VCR

456

789

REPLAY

;/D

PROG./CHECK

TV ASPECT

OSD/DISPLAY

INDEX

MENU OK

rrr

DATE

sONs

CANCEL

SP/LP

AUDIORESET

TAPE AV LINK

TV/TEXT

TRACKING/V-LOCK

VOLUME

SHOW VIEW

REC

EXIT

OFF

TIMER REC

°°X

°°W

Preparing the Remote Control

VCR Operation

When you want to operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”.

°2 Numeric buttons

To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR.

Example:

To enter a ShowView number.

To enter numbers for various settings.

°6 No function

°= Tape Counter Reset button

To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to “0:00.00”. ≥ The tape counter is automatically reset to “0:00.00”

when a video cassette is inserted.

°@ No function

°O Infra-red transmitter

°T Child Lock Function buttons

(Convenient function to prevent unauthorized use)

This function deactivates all buttons on the VCR and the remote control. Use this function, when you do not want other people to operate the VCR.

To Activate the Child Lock Function: 1 Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons T

simultaneously until the “!" hold” indication appears in the VCR display. ≥ If you press a button while the Child Lock function is

on, the “!" hold” indication appears in the VCR display to inform you that no operation is possible.

09:

19:

VCR display

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

Notes for Battery Replacement:

≥ The service life of the batteries is approximately 1 year.

However, it varies considerably depending on the

frequency of use. ≥ When they are exhausted, replace them with two AA, UM3,

or R6 size batteries. ≥ When the batteries are exhausted, remove them

immediately and dispose of them correctly. ≥ Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the polarity

(+ and -) correctly aligned.

≥ Do not mix old battery with new battery. ≥ Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and

Manganese.

≥ Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. ≥ Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries. ≥ When you do not use the remote control for a long time,

take out the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.

1 Slide off the battery cover.

2 Insert the batteries with the

polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned.

3 Replace the battery cover.

Indication when the Child Lock function is activated

To Cancel the Child Lock Function: 1 Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons T

simultaneously until the “!" hold” indication disappears. ≥ If you disconnect the power cable, the Child Lock

function is automatically cancelled after the power backup time of approximately 60 minutes has elapsed.

°Z Cassette compartment

°[ Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window

°] VCR display

If the Sliding Cover of the Remote Control Becomes Detached

If the sliding cover of the remote control becomes detached accidentally, fit it securely in place by placing it on the top of the remote control at the position shown in the illustration below, and pushing it down until it clicks into position. ≥ It is not possible to fit the sliding cover in place by pushing

or sliding it on from the bottom end of the remote control.

Correct

Wrong

Warning and Important Information

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

IMPORTANT

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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ª DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.

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To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Remarks

1. This VCR is also capable of receiving SECAM type broadcasting programmes (SECAM B/G) and recording/ playing back its colour television signals.

2. When a cassette which has been recorded on this VCR is played back on a SECAM VCR, the picture may be reproduced in black and white. When it is played back on a PAL VCR without SECAM capability, the picture may not be reproduced in normal colour.

3. When cassettes recorded on a SECAM VCR or SECAM pre-recorded cassettes are played back on this VCR, the picture may be reproduced in black and white.

4. This VCR is not designed for use in France, where a SECAM VCR should be used instead.

Before Use

Press the VCR-ON/OFF to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains.

HOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The S licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

button 1

HOWVIEW system is manufactured under

to switch the VCR from on

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV

Only Panasonic TVs can be operated with the provided remote control.

The settings for operating the TV with the remote control have already been made. No additional settings need to be performed.

However, some Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using this remote control.

TV Operation

The explanations below show you what functions individual buttons have when the VCR/TV switch N is set to “TV”.

°°1 TV-ON/OFF button

To switch the TV on from standby mode (OFF) or vice versa. On some TVs it is only possible to switch the TV to standby mode (OFF) with this button, but not on. In this case, try to turn the TV on with one of the following buttons:

Numeric buttons 2 AV button 3 Channel button M

°°2 Numeric buttons

To select the programme positions (1–99) on the TV.

°°3 AV button

To select the desired AV input on the TV.

°°M Channel button

To select the desired programme position (TV station) on the TV.

The 3 Methods for Switching to the AV Input on Your Panasonic TV

Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods for switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform the operations steps listed for the switching methods A, B and C below to determine which one your Panasonic TV uses.

A 1 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “TV”.

2 Press the AV button 3 to switch to the AV Input.

Each press of the AV button 3 switches between “TV reception” and “AV Input(s)”.

B 1 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “TV”.

2 Press the AV button 3.

Colour bars for selecting the AV Input appear on the TV screen.

3 Follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen

to select the desired AV Input from the displayed colour bars for the AV Input by pressing the corresponding colour button @ (red) :, DATE (green) ;, ONi (yellow) F or OFFi (blue) E on the remote control.

C 1 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “TV”.

2 Press the AV 3 button.

The last previously selected AV Input indication appears on the TV screen. The indications for selecting another AV Input also appear, but they disappear a few seconds later.

°°U Teletext buttons

If your TV is equipped for Teletext reception, you can use these buttons to change the teletext information displayed on the screen and select desired information. For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions.

°°V TV ASPECT button

To switch the screen format between the wide-screen and other formats.

°°W VOLUME button

To adjust the volume of the TV.

°°X TV/TEXT button

To switch between normal TV mode and teletext mode.

3 Before the indications for selecting another AV

Input disappear, press the ? button :, DATE button ;, ON select the desired AV input. With the following four buttons, you can move and select as follows: ? :: Move left

DATE

p ;: Move down

p F: Move up

OFF

p E: Move right

p p

p button F or OFF

p p

p button E to

Connecting the VCR to a TV

Method 1.

AC Input socket

AC Mains lead (supplied)

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21-pin Scart cable, then follow the steps below. (AV Connection)

Aerial (not supplied)

Aerial lead (not supplied)

TV (not supplied)

Aerial Input socket

21- Scart cable to AV1 (not supplied)

RF Coaxial cable (supplied) ≥Must be connected to

watch TV channels even if 21-pin Scart cable is used to connect VCR to TV.

21-pin Scart socket

To AC Mains socket

Connecting and Setting Up

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 8).

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using only RF coaxial cable, then follow the

or Method 2.

steps below. (RF Connection)

Aerial (not supplied)

Aerial lead (not supplied)

AC Input socket

Aerial Input socket

RF Coaxial cable (supplied) ≥Must be connected to

AC Mains lead (supplied)

watch TV channels.

TV (not supplied)

To AC Mains socket

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 9).

Timer recording

Tuning

Clock setting

Functions

Manual

Auto-Setup Restart

Shipping condition

Pos Name Ch

1 ARD 1 2 ZDF 2 3N3 19 4 HR3 26 5 BR3 18 6 RB3 3 7 SFB3 36 8 SW3 29

Main menu

VCR

Tuning

VCR

Tuning

VCR

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1, follow the operations explained below.

Auto Setup Function

The Auto Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations and sets the VCR’s clock to the current date and time. If the tuning and time/date settings are not correct, performing timer recordings is not possible.

01 Switch the TV on.

Hint:

≥ If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse” or “Svizzera” on the

Country setting menu, the Functions setting menu appears automatically to let you set the item “Power save” to “ON”. In this setting, the VCR’s power consumption is minimised when it is off (Standby mode). To turn the VCR on, keep the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 pressed on the VCR main unit. It is not possible to turn it on with the remote control.

02 Select the AV input on your TV.

03 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”.

04 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button

1 to switch the VCR on. The Country setting menu appears on the TV screen.

05 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) P to select the country where you are using the VCR.

06 Press the OK button R and the

VCR’s Auto Setup automatically starts and tunes all available TV stations and also sets the clock. This takes about 5 minutes.

Indication during Auto Setup

07 When the indication shown

on the right appears on the VCR display, the Auto Setup is complete.

Indication when Auto Setup is complete

On Screen Display

Country

België Belgique Belgien Danmark España France Italia Nederland Norge

Menu for Country setting

Auto-Setup

Country Tuning

VCR display

CVC

Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera others

: others : Ch 21

When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished:

1 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to set the correct

time and date.

VCR

2 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting.

To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup Function

VCR

1 Press the MENU button S to

display the OSD Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(34) P to select “Tuning” and press the OK button R then select “Manual”.

On Screen Display

08 Press the MENU button S

for more than 5 seconds so that the RF output channel number appears on the VCR

Indication when the RF output channel is 36 (example)

display. The initial setting is channel 36.

09 Press the Numeric button “0”

2 so that the displayed RF output channel number changes to “– –”.

Indication after changing the RF output channel to “– –”

10 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting.

√ To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

Press the EXIT button Q.

3 Press the OK button R to

display the list of tuned TV stations and confirm that all available TV stations have been set correctly.

List of tuned TV stations (example)

4 Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display.

When the station names and/or channel numbers have not been set correctly:

See page 21 for details.

VCR

Ch:39

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 2, follow the operations explained below.

To be able to watch the VCR picture on the TV, RF connection requires the video playback channel to be set on the TV.

When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished:

See page 8.

1 Switch the TV on. 2 Select an unoccupied programme position (which is

not tuned to a TV station). If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programme position “0”.

3 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”. 4 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to switch the VCR

on.

5 Press the MENU button S

VCR display

for more than 5 seconds. The number of the RF output channel appears on the VCR display. The initial setting is

Indication when the RF output channel is 36 (example)

channel 36.

6 Tune your TV until the test pattern shown on the right

appears on the TV screen. Now, the setting of the RF output channel is complete. ≥ As the tuning method

differs depending on the TV you are using, refer

On Screen Display

VCR

Ch:36

to your TV’s operating instructions for details about tuning.

7 Press the OK button R.

The Country setting menu appears on the TV screen.

8 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) P to select the country where you are using the VCR.

9 Press the OK button R

and the VCR’s Auto Setup automatically starts and

Indication of the test pattern

Country

België Belgique Belgien Danmark España France Italia Nederland Norge

Menu for Country setting

Auto-Setup

Country Tuning

Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera others

: others : Ch 21

tunes all available TV stations and also sets the clock. This takes about 5 minutes.

≥ If you select “Schweiz”,

“Suisse” or “Svizzera” on

the Country setting menu,

Indication during Auto Setup

CVC

see page 8.

10 When the indication

shown on the right

Indication when Auto Setup is complete

appears on the VCR display, the Auto Setup is complete.

To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup Function

See page 8.

If the Picture on the TV’s Video Playback Channel Is Distorted

If, after setup, you select the video playback channel on the TV and view a TV programme on a programme position selected on the VCR, some interference may occur in certain cases. If this happens, you can minimise the distortion by changing the RF output channel on the VCR to another number. Follow the operations below.

1 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”.

2 Press the MENU button S for more than 5 seconds.

The number of the RF output channel appears on the VCR display. The initial setting is channel 36.

Indication when the RF output channel is 36 (example)

3 Press the numeric buttons 2 to change the RF

VCR

output channel. Enter a channel number which differs by 2 or 3 from the one initially set number. For example, as the original number is 36, enter 39.

Indication after changing the RF output channel to 39 (example)

4 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting.

Note When You Have Changed the RF Output Channel:

After changing the RF output channel to a different number, be sure to retune your TV to the VCR’s new RF output channel. (For details about tuning, refer to your TV’s operating instructions.)

1 Press the MENU button S for more than 5 seconds.

2 When the test pattern

shown on the right appears sharp and clear on the TV screen, the tuning is complete.

Connecting and Setting Up

√ To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

Press the EXIT button Q.

Test pattern indication

3 Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display.

Playback

Preparations

≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is

selected.

≥ Insert a recorded video cassette.

For Normal Playback:

Press the Play button H.

VCR display

For Cue Playback:

During playback, tap the Fast Forward button G.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button H.

≥ If you press and hold down the Fast

Forward button G, cue playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed.

For Review Playback:

During playback, tap the Rewind button 8.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button H.

≥ If you press and hold down the Rewind

button 8, review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed.

Notes:

≥ Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically

cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5 minutes.

≥ During playback function other than normal playback,

horizontal noise bars may appear in the picture, the colour of the picture may be unstable, or the picture may be otherwise distorted. When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, the picture may be in black and white. However, these are not malfunctions.

To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly

Press the Play button H on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. The “R” indication appears on the On Screen Display. ≥ If “OSD” is set to “OFF” (See page 26), the “R” indication

will not appear in repeat playback mode.

Beginning of Tape

Repeat Playback

PLAY

REWIND

End of Recorded Part

Control Signal Interruption (at least 5 sec.)

0:00:29

Indication of the Repeat Playback mode

For Still Playback:

During playback, press the Pause/Slow button 7.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button H or the Pause/Slow button

For Slow Playback:

During playback, keep the Pause/Slow button 7 pressed for 2 seconds or more.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button H.

Fast-forwarding or Rewinding the Tape:

To fast-forward the tape: Press the Fast Forward button G in the stop mode.

To rewind the tape: Press the Rewind button 8 in the stop mode.

≥ To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding, press the Stop button

≥ To briefly view the picture during fast-forwarding or

rewinding, press and hold down the corresponding button.

To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode:

Press the Stop button 9.

To rewind the tape a little to view the same scene again (Replay Function)

If you want to view the same scene again, for example because you could not catch clearly what a person said, simply press the REPLAY button 4, to rewind the tape a little from its present position and play it back again. The direction in which the tape is rewound depends on what playback mode the VCR is in when you press the REPLAY button 4. ≥ If you press the REPLAY button 4 when the VCR is in the

stop, rewind, fast-forward, slow playback, or standby (Off) mode, the Replay function does not work.

During Normal Playback, Cue Playback and Still Playback:

When you press the REPLAY button 4, the VCR switches over to the review playback mode for a few seconds and then resumes normal playback.

To Stop Playback

Press the Stop button 9.

During Review Playback:

When you press the REPLAY button 4, the VCR briefly switches over to Cue playback and then plays back at normal speed in forward direction from the point where the REPLAY button 4 was pressed.

To Stop Playback Automatically (Playback Off Timer Function)

If you set the playback duration, the playback will stop automatically. After the set playback time has elapsed, the VCR automatically stops playback and switches off.

To Activate the Playback Off Timer Function:

During normal playback, press the Play button H for more than 2 seconds to put the VCR in the Playback Off Timer mode. After that, press the Play button H on the VCR repeatedly until the desired playback duration is displayed on the VCR display.

≥ Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication in

the following order:

Counter display (normal playback mode)

240 (min.)

To Stop Midway:

Press the Stop button 9.

180 (min.)

30 (min.)

on the VCR

60 (min.)

120 (min.)

To Play Back NTSC Video Cassettes on Your PAL TV (Quasi-NTSC Playback Function) (NV-FJ610 Series only)

This VCR allows playback of tapes recorded in the NTSC system on a normal PAL system TV with the same operations as usual. On some TVs, however, the playback picture may roll up or down. ≥ If your TV has a V-HOLD control or equivalent adjustment

function, use it to try to stop the picture movement.

Convenient Automatic Functions

VCR Auto Power On

When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on automatically.

Auto Playback Start

When you insert a video cassette with a broken erasure prevention tab, playback start automatically without having to press the Play button H.

VCR-off Playback

When the VCR is off, an inserted cassette can be played back by pressing the Play button H.

Auto Rewind

When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning. ≥ This function does not work during timer recording

and OTR.

Automatic Switching Off and Ejection

When the VCR is switched off, and inserted cassette can be ejected simply by pressing the EJECT button Y. The VCR will eject the cassette and automatically turn itself off again.

VCR-off Search

When the VCR is off, the VCR starts intro-jet scan of an inserted cassette by pressing the SEARCH button L.

To Eject the Video Cassette Using the Remote Controller

Keep pressing Stop button 9 for at least 3 seconds.

Recording

Preparations

≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is

selected.

≥ Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”.

Operations

1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure

prevention tab.

≥ If it has already been inserted,

press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to turn the VCR on.

2 Select the TV station using the

Channel buttons M.

≥ It is also possible to select by

pressing the numeric buttons 2.

3 Press REC (REC/OTR) button I

(^) to start recording.

4 Press the Stop button 9 to stop recording.

To Select the Desired Tape Speed

Press the SP/LP button D before recording. ≥ SP provides standard recording time

and optimum picture quality. LP provides doubled recording time with slightly reduced picture quality.

To Pause Recording

Press the Pause/Slow button 7 during recording. Press again to continue recording.

To View One TV Programme while Recording Another TV Programme

After pressing the REC button I to start recording, select on your TV the programme position of the TV programme that you want to view.

Notes:

≥ When playing back an E300 cassette recorded in the LP

mode, some picture distortion may occur. However, this is not a malfunction.

≥ The recording pause mode will be automatically cancelled

after 5 minutes and return to the stop mode.

VCR display

REC

Playback

Recording

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