Panasonic NV-FJ632F, NV-FJ628F, NV-FJ732F User Manual

Model No.

NV-FJ732F

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

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NV-FJ632F NV-FJ628F

Contents Page

Warning and Important Information 2

Controls and Components 3

Menu Operation 4

VCR Operation 5

TV Operation 5

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Connecting and Setting up 6

Playback 8

Recording 9

Satellite or Digital Receiver 10

Connecting a Stereo Amplifier 11

Connecting a Decoder 11

Timer Recording 12

Intelligent Timer Function 14

Search Functions 15

Editing 15

Manual Tuning 16

Setting the VCR’s Clock 18

Various Settings 18

Other Function 20

Before Requesting Service 21

Index 23

Specifications 23

VQT9548

Please read through all these operating instructions (especially the safety information) before connecting or operating the video cassette recorder, or adjusting any settings.

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

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.

Cautions before you operate this VCR

Avoid:

• Humidity and dust.

• Extreme heat such as direct sunlight.

• Magnets or electromagnetic objects.

• Touching internal parts of the VCR.

• Water or some other liquid.

• Lightning. (Disconnect the aerial plug from the VCR during

lightning storms.)

• Anything heavy on the VCR.

• Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands.

• Using a cell phone near the VCR because doing so may

cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.

Do:

• Wipe the VCR with a clean and dry cloth.

• Install the VCR in a horizontal position.

• Keep the VCR, TV and other equipment switched off until

you have finished all connections.

For your safety

Do not remove outer cover. Touching internal parts of the VCR is dangerous, and may seriously damage it. To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Remarks

This VCR has the capacity to play cassettes recorded in MESECAM.

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned.

Notes:

• 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 (

) 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.

Conserve the environment

See [Power save] of page 19.

and

Condensation may form in the following cases:

• The VCR is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.

• The VCR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.

Note:

• In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the VCR for at least 1 hour. This VCR is not equipped with a dew sensor.

Standard Accessories 1 pc. RF Coaxial cable 1 pc. Remote Control

N2QAKB000025: NV-FJ732F N2QAKB000023: NV-FJ632F N2QAHB000023: NV-FJ628F

2 pcs. R6 size batteries 1 pc. AC mains lead 1 pc. Fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable

If the front panel comes off (For NV-FJ732F)

1) Insert the panel as show in the illustration.

2) Ensure the panel is parallel to the unit, then press firmly

down and in on the levers until they click into place.

3) Check that the panel now moves correctly.

• If it does not, remove it and repeat the above procedure.

Disposal of old equipment

Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not be disposed of as domestic waste, but in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Controls and Components

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NV-FJ732F

NV-FJ632F and NV-FJ628F

NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F

NV-FJ628 has no AUDIO OUT socket (53).

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NV-FJ628F

(1) [VCR-ON/OFF]/[TV-ON/OFF] (2) [Numeric] (3) [AV/INPUT SELECT]

(For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F) [AV] (Fo NV-FJ628F)

(4) [LIBRARY/SEARCH]

(For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F) [SEARCH] (Fo NV-FJ628F)

(5) [REPLAY] (6) [STILL ALBUM] (7) [MENU] (8) [Rewind] (9) [Stop] (10) [ON] (11) [DATE] (12) [CH] (13) [CANCEL] (14) [PROG./CHECK] (15) [I-TIMER] (16) [VCR 1/2] (#p.19) (17) [AUDIO] (18) [OSD/DISPLAY] (19) [RESET]

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.

(20) [TIMER] (21) [SP/LP/EP] (22) [OFF] (23) [VCR/TV] (24) [OK] (25) [Fast Forward] (26) [Play] (27) [EXIT] (28) [REC] (29) [Pause/Slow] (30) [SV/V+] (31) [INDEX] (32) [VOLUME] (33) [Channel]/[TRACKING/V-LOCK] (34) [TV/TEXT] (35) [AV LINK/TV ASPECT]

(For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F) [AV LINK] (Fo NV-FJ628F)

(36) [DIRECT TV REC] (37) [Teletext] (38) [Cursor] (39) Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window (40) Cassette compartment (41) [EJECT] (42) VIDEO IN (AV3) (43) AUDIO IN (AV3) (44) [A.DUB] (45) [EXT LINK] (46) CVC (CVC Super) indicator (47) VCR display (48) [REC/OTR] (49) [Pause/Still] (50) AC Input socket (51) AV2 21-pin Scart socket (52) AV1 21-pin Scart socket (53) AUDIO OUT socket (54) RF IN socket (55) RF OUT socket

Menu Operation

[Cursor] (38)

To select items on the menu.

[MENU] (7)

To display the Main menu.

[EXIT] (27)

To exit the menu.

[OK] (24)

To confirm or store the selection.

VCR Operation

When you want to operate the VCR, set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [VCR].

[VCR-ON/OFF] (1)

To switch the VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains.

[Numeric] (2) (For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F)

To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR. Example: 9:

19:

To enter a S

HOWVIEW

number.

To enter numbers for various settings.

[AV LINK] (35)

To switch the TV from normal TV reception over to the video playback channel (AV input) (and vice versa).

TV Operation

When you want to operate the TV, set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [TV].

[TV-ON/OFF] (1)

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

[Numeric] (2) [AV] (3) [Channel] (33)

[Numeric] (2) (For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F)

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

[AV] (3)

To select the desired AV input on the TV.

[Channel] (33)

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

[TV ASPECT] (35) (For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F)

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

[VOLUME] (32)

To adjust the volume of the TV.

[TV/TEXT] (34) (For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F)

To switch between normal TV mode and teletext mode.

[Teletext] (37) (For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F)

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.

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV

(For NV-FJ632F and NV-FJ628F)

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.

(For NV-FJ732F)

This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of most brands using the remote control supplied with this VCR.

• Some TV models cannot be operated with this remote control.

1) Set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [TV].

2) Look up your TV’s manufacturer in the list of TVs

compatible with the VCR’s remote control.

3) While keeping the [TV-ON/OFF] (1) pressed, use the

[Numeric] (2) to enter the manufacturer’s code. If there is more than one code listed for that manufacturer, try the first code. Be sure to enter the code in two digits. Example: 01

4) Check whether you can operate the TV correctly with the

VCR’s remote control.

If the TV cannot be operated properly:

In step 3, enter the other code listed for that manufacturer and repeat step 4.

List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control

[Brand] [Code] Panasonic 01–04

AIWA 35

AKAI 27, 30

BLAUPUNKT 09 BRANDT 10, 15

BUSH 05, 06

CURTIS 31

DESMET 05, 31, 33 DUAL 05, 06

ELEMIS 31

FERGUSON 10

GOLDSTAR/LG 31

GOODMANS 05, 06, 31 GRUNDIG 09

HITACHI 22, 23, 31,

40, 41, 42

INNO HIT 34

IRRADIO 30

ITT 25 JVC 17, 39

LOEWE 07

METZ 28, 31

MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20

MIVAR 24 NEC 36

[Brand] [Code] NOKIA 25–27

NORDMENDE 10

ORION 37

PHILIPS 05, 06 PHONOLA 31, 33

PIONEER 38

PYE 05, 06

RADIOLA 05, 06 SABA 10

SALORA 26

SAMSUNG 31, 32

SANSUI 05, 31, 33

SANYO 21 SBR 06

SCHNEIDER 05, 06, 29,

30, 31

SELECO 06, 25

SHARP 18

SIEMENS 09 SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33

SONY 08

TELEFUNKEN 10–14

THOMSON 10, 15

TOSHIBA 16 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE

05, 06

Connecting and Setting up

(For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F)

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV equipped with the [Q Link] For a TV equipped with the [DATA LOGIC] [Megalogic] Scart socket, also read from this page. For details about the connections, also read TV’s operating instructions.

1 AV1 21-pin Scart socket 2 Aerial Input socket 3 Aerial Output socket 4 Aerial (not supplied) 5 Aerial lead (not supplied) 6 TV equipped with the Q Link (not supplied) 7 Aerial Input socket 8 21-pin Scart socket 9 RF Coaxial cable (supplied) 10 Fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (supplied)

function, then follow the steps.

or [SMARTLINK]*5 function and with a 21-pin

, [Easy Link]*3,

Preset Download (To Simultaneously Set Up this VCR with a New TV)

(For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F)

First of all, make sure that the VCR is switched off.

1) Switch the TV on.

The TV starts to tune all available TV stations and to adjust the clock.

• When the TV has finished its own auto setup, the VCR is automatically switched on, and the downloading of the setup data from the TV to the VCR

Download

Download in progress, please wait.

Position 67

starts. (Applicable to TVs with [Q Link] or [DATA LOGIC] function)

If your TV is equipped with the [Easy Link], [Megalogic] or [SMARTLINK] function, the Country setting menu appears on the TV screen. Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to select the desired country and the

Country

Belgien Belgique België Danmark España

Ελλάδα

France Italia Nederland Norge

[OK] (24).

• The downloading automatically starts. When the indication appears on the VCR display, the downloading is complete.

Note:

• If you accidentally switch on the VCR before the TV, downloading of the setup data from the TV may not be performed correctly. In this case, follow the operation steps.

Panasonic VCR

Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera others

Hints:

• Q Link is an advanced system that offers a range of convenient functions such as automatic copying of the tuning position of all available TV stations into your VCR’s memory (this is called Download) if you connect the VCR to your TV with a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (supplied). Depending on the manufacturer, the equivalent of the Q Link function has a different name and may not work exactly the same.

[Q Link] is a registered trademark of Panasonic.

[DATA LOGIC] is a registered trademark of Metz.

[Easy Link] is a registered trademark of Philips.

[Megalogic] is a registered trademark of Grundig.

[SMARTLINK] is a registered trademark of Sony. For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

• Unlike in most commercially sold 21-pin Scart cables, in fully-wired

21-pin Scart cables all 21 pins of one plug are connected to the matching pin of the plug on the other end of the cable.

1) Wait until the Auto Setup is complete on both the TV and the VCR.

2) Press the [MENU] (7) to display the Main menu on the TV screen.

3) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to select [Tuning] and then [Download].

4) Press the [OK] (24) twice. Downloading of the setup data from the TV to the VCR starts.

5) When the programme position and the current time appear in the VCR display, downloading is complete.

Hints:

• If you use a Panasonic TV, starting the downloading of the setup

data will automatically display the [Download] indication. However, in case of a TV of another make, the [Download] indication may not appear. In this case, select the AV input on your TV if you want to see the [Download] indication.

• If you select [Schweiz], [Suisse] or [Svizzera] on the Country

setting menu, the other setting menu appears automatically to let you set [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] main unit, not with the remote control.

pressed on the VCR

(1)

Preset Download (To Set Up this VCR with a TV Already in Use)

(For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F)

1) Switch the TV on.

2) Select the AV input on your TV.

3) Set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [VCR].

4) Press the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to

switch the VCR on. Downloading of the setup data starts automatically. (Applicable

Download

Download in progress, please wait.

Position 67

to TVs with [Q Link] or [DATA LOGIC] function)

If your TV is equipped with the [Easy Link], [Megalogic] or [SMARTLINK] function, the Country setting menu appears on the TV screen. Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to select the desired country and the [OK]

Country

Belgien Belgique België Danmark España

Ελλάδα

France Italia Nederland Norge

(24). The downloading automatically starts.

• When the indication appears on the VCR display, the downloading is complete.

Hint:

• If you select [Schweiz], [Suisse] or [Svizzera] on the Country setting menu, the other setting menu appears automatically to let you set [Power save] to [ON]. In this setting, the VCR’s power consumption is minimised when it is off (Standby mode). To turn

pressed on the VCR

the VCR on, keep the [VCR-ON/OFF]

(1)

main unit, not with the remote control.

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21-pin Scart cable, then follow the steps. (AV Connection) RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch TV channels even if 21-pin Scart cable is used to connect VCR to TV.

1 AV1 21-pin Scart socket 2 Aerial Input socket 3 Aerial Output socket 4 Aerial (not supplied) 5 Aerial lead (not supplied) 6 TV (not supplied)

7 Aerial Input socket 8 21-pin Scart socket 9 RF Coaxial cable (supplied) 10 Fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable

(supplied)

Panasonic VCR

Deutschland Österreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera others

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.

1) Press the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to turn on the VCR. The Country setting menu appears on the TV screen.

2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421. Select the country where you are

Country

Belgien Belgique België Danmark España

Ελλάδα

France Italia Nederland Norge

using the VCR.

3) Press the [OK] (24). The VCR’s Auto Setup automatically starts and tunes all

Auto-Setup

Country Tuning

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

(For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F)

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

(For NV-FJ628F)

The clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished.

• Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to set the correct time

and date.

• Press the [OK] (24) to conclude the setting.

To cancel the Auto Setup before it has finished

Press the [EXIT] (27).

When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished even NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F

1) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to set the correct time

and date.

2) Press the [OK] (24) to conclude the setting.

To confirm that the TV stations have been tuned correctly by the Auto Setup function

See page 16.

When no station has been set, confirm all connections of the VCR again and restart the Auto Setup

See page 17.

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

See page 16.

Hint:

• If you select [Schweiz], [Suisse] or [Svizzera] on the Country

pressed on the VCR

(1)

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Panasonic VCR

: others : Ch 21

Playback

For Normal Playback

Press the [Play] (26).

For Cue or Review Playback

During playback, tap the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8).

• To return to normal playback, press the [Play] (26).

• Press and hold down the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8). Cue or review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed.

For High speed Cue or Review Playback (JET SEARCH)

During playback, tap the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8) twice.

For Still Playback

During playback, press the [Pause/Slow] (29).

• To return to normal playback, press the [Play] (26) or the [Pause/Slow] (29).

For Slow Playback

During playback, keep the [Pause/Slow] (29) pressed for 2 seconds or more.

• To return to normal playback, press the [Play] (26).

Fast-forwarding or Rewinding the Tape

Press the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8) in the stop mode.

• To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding, press the [Stop] (9).

• To briefly view the picture during fast-forwarding or

rewinding, press and hold down the corresponding button.

To Stop Playback

Press the [Stop] (9).

Notes:

• JET SEARCH, 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. When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture and the sound may be distorted. However, these are not malfunctions.

To Play back S-VHS Cassette Tape (SQPB=S-VHS Quasi Playback)

It is also possible to play back tapes recorded in the S-VHS system.

• Some picture noise may occur depending on the type of tape used.

• It is not possible to fully obtain the high resolution that S-VHS is capable of.

• It is not possible to record in the S-VHS system with this VCR.

To Play back a Recorded Part Repeatedly

Press the [Play] (26) on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. The [R] indication appears on the TV screen.

• If [OSD] is set to [OFF] (See page 19), the [R] indication will not appear in repeat playback mode.

To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode

Press the [Stop] (9).

To Rewind the Tape a Little to View the Same Scene Again (Replay Function)

Press the [REPLAY] (5). Rewind the tape a little from its present position and play it back again.

• During review playback, when you press this button, the VCR briefly switches over to cue playback and play it back again.

• When the VCR is in the stop, rewind, fast-forward, slow playback, or standby mode, the Replay function does not work.

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. During normal playback, press the [Play] (26) on the VCR for more than 2 seconds to put the VCR in the Playback Off Timer mode. After that, press this button 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)

#30 (min.)#60 (min.)#120 (min.) #180 (min.)#240 (min.) #Counter display (normal playback mode)

To stop midway

Press the [Stop] (9).

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