Panasonic NV-FJ730 User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing

Οδηγίες Χειρισµού

INTELLIGENT TIMER

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Model No.

NV-FJ730 Series

Contents Page

Warning and Important Information 2

Controls and Components 3

Menu Operation 3

VCR Operation 4

TV Operation 4

Connecting and Setting up 5

Playback 8

Recording 9

EJECT

6

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

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

Bevor Sie den Videorekorder anschließen, in Betrieb nehmen oder
irgendwelche Einstellungen daran vornehmen, lesen Sie diese
Bedienungsanleitung bitte vollständig durch (insbesondere die
Sicherheitshinweise).

Veuillez lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi (notamment les
informations de sécurité) avant de raccorder ou d’utiliser ce
magnétoscope et d’effectuer tout réglage.

VQT9845

Prima di iniziare i collegamenti, eseguire impostazioni o far funzionare
questo apparecchio, leggere completamente queste istruzioni
(specialmente le informazioni sulla sicurezza).

Wij raden u ten zeerste aan om deze gebruiksaanwijzing aandachtig
door te lezen alvorens de videorecorder aan te sluiten of te gebruiken en
vooral aandacht te schenken aan de veiligheidsinformatie.

Παρακαλούµε να διαβάσετε λες τις οδηγίες χειρισµού (και
ιδιαίτερα τις πληροφορίες ασφάλειας) πριν επιχειρήσετε τη
σύνδεση ή το χειρισµ του βίντεο εγγραφής ή την προσαρµογή
οποιωνδήποτε ρυθµίσεων.

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.

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.

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

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

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-

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.

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

(N2QAKB000024 or N2QAKB000040)
2 pcs. R6 size batteries
1 pc. AC mains lead

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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.

Disposal of old equipment

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

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and

If the front panel comes off

1

2

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.

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Controls and Components

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(1) [VCR-ON/OFF]/[TV-ON/OFF]
(2) [Numeric]
(3) [AV/INPUT SELECT]
(4) [LIBRARY/SEARCH]
(5) [REPLAY]
(6) [STILL ALBUM]
(7) [MENU]

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(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+] ([ShowView])

(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.

It may be displayed [ShowView] on
some Remote Controls.

(31) [INDEX]
(32) [VOLUME]
(33) [Channel]/[TRACKING/V-LOCK]
(34) [TV/TEXT]
(35) [AV LINK/TV ASPECT]

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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)

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

Example: 9:

199

number.

To enter a S

19:

HOWVIEW

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

Setting the Remote Control to Operate
Your TV

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.

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)

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)

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

[VOLUME] (32)

To adjust the volume of the TV.

[TV/TEXT] (34)

To switch between normal TV mode and teletext mode.

[Teletext] (37)

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.

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

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Connecting and Setting up

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

Hints:

• Q Link is an advanced system that offers a range of convenient

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

*1

function, then follow the steps.

*4

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

*2

, [Easy Link]*3,

4

1

2

5

6

7

3

:

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

(not supplied)

(not supplied)

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 (not supplied). Depending on the manufacturer,
the equivalent of the Q Link function has a different name and may
not work exactly the same.

*1

[Q Link] is a registered trademark of Panasonic.

*2

[DATA LOGIC] is a registered trademark of Metz.

*3

[Easy Link] is a registered trademark of Philips.

*4

[Megalogic] is a registered trademark of Grundig.

*5

[SMARTLINK] is a registered trademark of Sony.

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.

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

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 [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.

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.

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] (1) pressed on the VCR
main unit, not with the remote control.

Panasonic VCR

Panasonic VCR

Deutschland
Österreich
Portugal
Suomi
Sverige
Schweiz
Suisse
Svizzera
others

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

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 to

Download

Download in
progress,
please wait.

Position 67

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] (24).

Country

Belgien
Belgique
België
Danmark
España

Ελλάδα

France
Italia
Nederland
Norge

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
the VCR on, keep the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) pressed on the VCR
main unit, not with the remote control.

Panasonic VCR

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

4) Press the [MENU] (7) for more

than 5 seconds.
The RF output channel number appears on the VCR
display.
The initial setting is channel 36.

5) Press the [Numeric] (2) [0].

The displayed RF output channel number changes to
[ss].

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

To cancel the Auto Setup before it has finished

Press the [EXIT] (27).

Panasonic VCR

Deutschland
Österreich
Portugal
Suomi
Sverige
Schweiz
Suisse
Svizzera
others

Panasonic VCR

: others
: Ch 21

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.

4

1

2

5

6

7

3

:

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

(not supplied)

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When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup
has finished

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
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] (1) pressed on the VCR
main unit, not with the remote control.

6

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using only RF
coaxial cable, then follow the steps. (RF Connection)
RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch TV channels.

3

When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup
has finished

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

and date.

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

1

4

6

2

7

1 Aerial Input socket
2 Aerial Output socket
3 Aerial (not supplied)
4 Aerial lead (not supplied)

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

turn on the VCR and tune your TV
until the Country setting menu
appears on the TV screen.

2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 3421.

5 TV (not supplied)
6 Aerial Input socket
7 RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

Country

Belgien
Belgique
België
Danmark
España

Ελλάδα

France
Italia
Nederland
Norge

Select the country where you are
using the VCR.

3) Press the [OK] (24).

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

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

5

Panasonic VCR

Deutschland
Österreich
Portugal
Suomi
Sverige
Schweiz
Suisse
Svizzera
others

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
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] (1) pressed on the VCR
main unit, not with the remote control.

If, after setup, the picture on the video playback channel
is distorted, change the RF output channel on the VCR
to another number.

1) Press the [MENU] (7) for more

than 5 seconds.
The RF output channel number
appears on the VCR display.
The initial setting is channel 36.

2) Press the [Numeric] (2).

Change the RF 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.

Retune your TV to the VCR’s new RF output channel.

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

To cancel the Auto Setup before it has finished

Press the [EXIT] (27).

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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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