Panasonic NV-J45 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

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

Contents

Page

3 Cautions

4 Controls and Components 6 Infra-red Remote Controller 8 Installation

9 Tuning the TV Set to the Video Playback Channel 10 Setting the Tuner in the VTR 12 Setting the Clock to the Present Time

14 The Video Cassette 15 Auto Operation 16 Playback 21 Recording from a TV Broadcast Signal 22 Super OTR Function

(One-Touch Timer Recording)

Information for Your Safety

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IMPORTANT

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

WARNING

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

NV-J45A : Australian model

NV-J45EA: New Zealand model

FOR YOUR SAFETY

■ DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.

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

23 Timer Recording 31 VMS index Search System 32 Intro Scan Function

33 Time Search 34 Camera Recording 35 Dubbing (copying) 37 Insert Editing 38 Audio Dubbing 39 Before Requesting Service 41 Specifications

HQ (High Quality) Picture System

Video recorders carrying the HQ symbol mark feature the new VHS High Quality Picture System. This system assures complete compatibility with VTRs that use the conventional VHS system.

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Cautions

Please read these cautions before you operate this VTR.

Cassette Compartment Door

When first unpacking the unit, you may notice that the cassette compartment door is partially open. This condition is due to the operation of a safety device designed to protect the unit from vibration during shipment: it is not a malfunction. When the AC mains lead

is connected to a mains outlet, the door will return to its

original position.

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Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature

If the VTR is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm

place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the VTR.

In this case, the Dew Indicator “ h ” will flash on and off and the VTR will not operate.

Humidity and Dust

Avoid places where there is high humidity or much dust, which may cause damage to internal parts.

Do Not Obstruct the Ventiiation Holes

The ventilation holes prevent abnormal increase in temperature. Do not block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper.

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Keep away from High Temperature

Keep the VTR away from extreme direct heat such as

direct sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles.

Keep Magnets away

Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VTR because it will adversely affect the performance of the VTR.

No Fingers or Other Objects Inside

Touching internal parts of this VTR is dangerous, and may cause serious damage to the VTR. Do not attempt to

disassemble the VTR. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

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Keep Water away

Keep the VTR away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc.

CAUTION: If liquids are spilled into the VTR, serious

damage could occur. If you spill any liquid into the VTR,

consult qualified service personnel.

Cleaning the VTR

Wipe the VTR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid, or other chemicals. And do not use compressed air to remove dust.

Stacking

Place the VTR in a horizontal position, and do not place

anything heavy on it.

Video Head Clogging

The video heads are the means by which the recorder

places picture signals on the tape during recording, and reads picture signals from the tape during playback. This VTR is equipped with Auto Head Cleaning Function. However, if the unit is used over extremely long periods of time, these heads may still become dirty and clogged. In such a case, the signals can no longer be recorded correctly, and the playback picture will be distorted accordingly. This is the case, for example, during the

playback of a tape, the sound is reproduced normally, but no picture is seen, or the picture is greatly distorted. When such a symptom case occurs, have the recorder checked by qualified service personnel.

If Dew Condensation Forms in the VTR

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Condensation may form in the VTR if;

• The VTR is in a room where the heater has just been

turned on.

• The VTR is in a room with steam or high humidity.

• The VTR is brought from cold surroundings into a well-

heated room.

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

When dew forms in the VTR: (Refer to page 5.)

The Dew Indicator “ H " on the Multi-Function Display wilt flash on and off and all the function buttons are made

non-operational to protect the tape and the video heads. When the Dew Indicator flashes, wait until this indicator disappears.

• If dew condensation forms inside the VTR while the VTR

On/Off Switch is off, it will turn on automatically and the Dew Indicator will flash on and off. As soon as the dew

condensation has been dissolved, the VTR will turn itself

off again.

Lightning_______________________________________

To avoid damage by lightning, disconnect the aerial plug from the VTR.

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Controls and Components

FRONT

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No. Description

1 VTR On/Off Switch with Indicator

2 Cassette Compartment

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Page No. Description

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Q Q Q O Q Q

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18 Microphone Input Socket 19 Tape Select Switch

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3 Picture Sharpness Control 4 Noise Filter/Edit Selector 19 5 NTSC 4.43 Switch

6 Clock Button 7 Programme/Check Button 8 Tape Speed Selector

20 Preset/Fine/Normal Button 10 21 Band/AFC Button

35 22 Clear Button

21 25 OTR Off Buttons 22

23 Next Button 24 Channel Selection Up and Down Buttons

9 Tracking/V-Lock ‘' + " and Buttons 10 26 Audio Dubbing Indicator 38 10 Timer Record Button 23 11 VTR/TV Selector 9 12 Audio Dubbing Button 13 Insert Editing Button

14 Digital Tracking Indicator 15 Insert Editing Indicator

19 31 Stop Button (■) 16

27 Eject Button (^) 28 Rewind ◄'^/Review Q Button 29 Play Button {►) 30 Fast Forward ►►/Cue Q Button

32 Pause/Stili Button (M)

16 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver

17 Multi-Function Display

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33 Record Button 21

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Controls and Components (Cont’d)

Multi-Function Display

No.

Description

1 Cassette-in Indicator 14

Page

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No.

1 RF Output Socket

Description

Page

2 Tape Running Display 3 Date Display

4 Timer Programme Number 5 Write Indicator 6 OTR Indicator 7 Timer Recording Indicator

8 Tape Speed Indicator 9 VTR Indicator

10 Recording Indicator

11 Channel Display

12 Position Indicator

13 Counter Mode Indicator

14 Repeat Indicator

2 Test Signal Switch 3 Audio Input Socket 4 Video Input Socket 5 Audio Output Socket 6 Video Output Socket 7 AC Mains Lead Socket 8 RF Input Socket

9 Video Playback Channel Selector

10 Synchro Edit Socket

15 Search Indicator 16 Clock/Counter Indicator

17 Remaining Tape Time Indicator

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¡nfra-Red Remote Controller

18 Auto Play Buttons 19 Tracking/V-Lock and Buttons

20 Input Signal Selector 21 VTR/TV Selector 22 Reset Button 23 Tape Remain Button 24 Fast Forward ►►/Cue @ Button

25 Play Button (►) 26 Still Advance Button (ll^) 27 Transmit Button 28 Digital Scanner On/Off Button 29 Display

1 VTR On/Off Button

2 Stop Button (■)

3 Pause/Still Button (I I)

4 Rewind ◄◄/Review @ Button 5 Record Buttons

6 Slow Buttons

7 Clock/Counter Selector

8 Monitor Button

9 Time Search Button

10 Index Button 11 Programme Button 12 Next Button 13 Tape Speed Selector

14 Timer Record Button

15 Bar Code Reading Section

16 Clear Button

17 Programme Position (Channel) Selector Buttons

1 Date Display 2 Channel Display 3 Start Time Display 4 Tape Speed Indicator

5 End Time Display

6 Check Indicator

Power Source for the Remote Controller

■ The Remote Controller is powered by 2 I EC ‘‘R6" size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year, however, it depends on the frequency of use. inspect and if necessary, replace the batteries once a year,

CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT

• Load the new batteries with their polarities (0 and 0)

aligned correctly.

• Do not apply heat to batteries, or internal short-circuit

may occur.

• If you do not intend to use the Remote Controller for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them

in a cool and dry place.

• Remove spent batteries immediately and dispose of

them.

• Do not use an old and a new batteries together. (Also

never use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.)

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Infra-Red Remote Controller (Cont’d)

Load the batteries as follows:

1 Remove the battery compartment lid.

2 Place the batteries in the battery compartment as

indicated inside the battery compartment.

3 Replace the lid.

How to Operate the Remote Controller (Digital Scanner)

Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to “ON”.

• If no operation is performed for more than 25 seconds (4 minutes during setting of the clock time), the scanner will automatically switch over to the power-saving standby condition and the lamp will go off. (In this case, if bar codes have already been read but not yet transmitted to the VTR, the data will be cancelled.)

• When the lamp is not lit, press the button to turn it “ON”

again.

Tracing the Bar Codes

(A) Place the Remote Controller on the Small Box, (B) Trace the bar code quickly in the direction of the

arrow.

Small Box

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The “Beep” sound indicates that the barcode was read completely.

• Treat the Programming Sheet with care. If the sheet gets dirty or scratched, the bar code reading may become impossible.

• Protect the Remote Controller from strong shocks and vibration. Keep it away from water and places with high temperature and humidity.

• If the bar code is traced slowly, it cannot be read correctly.

• When there is no “Beep” sound, the reading of the bar code is incomplete. Trace the bar code again.

• When using the Programming Sheet, put it on flat surface: Reading the bar codes while holding it In your hand or bending it, may result in incorrect operation.

• Do not deviate from the bar code, nor stop tracing

halfway.

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Note:

• The infra-red beam should be transmitted directly at the Infra-red Remote Control Receiver on the front of the

VTR.

• Direct sunlight may interfere with the beam,

• The lightsensing angle of the Infra-red Remote Control Receiver In the VTR Is about 30° for each side from the centre.

•The unit should be used within a range of about 7 meters from the front of the VTR,

Recommendation

After the programming of timer recording(s) is completed, press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button so that the indications in the Display disappear, in order to save battery power.

When the Bar Codes Cannot be Read

Although the lamp in the tip of the Bar Code Reading Section lights up:

• No figures appear in the Display

• No beep sounds is heard;

The tip of the Bar Code Reading Section is probably clogged with dirt.

Cleaning

1 Remove the cap of the Bar Code Reading Section.

• Remove dirt and dust from the hole of the cap.

Hole Cap

Bar Code

Trace the bar code completely past the last bar.

Note:

The bar codes “VTR 1 ” and “VTR 2" in the column

“REMOTE MODE” on the Programming Sheet cannot be used with this unit.

•If the bar code “VTR 2” is traced by mistake, transmission to the VTR becomes impossible. To remedy this condition, trace the “VTR 1" bar code. (The indication “VTR 2” in the Display will disappear.)

Gently wipe the tip of the lamp with a soft cloth.

• Reattach the cap by inserting it until it locks with a

click.

Lamp

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Installation

Connection to a TV Set

NV-J45A: FOR YOUR SAFETY Install any external aerial to AS 1417.1.

1 Connect the external aerial to the RF Input Socket on

the VTR.

2 Connect the aerial terminal on your TV set to the RF

Output Socket on the VTR with the supplied DIN-DIN

Coaxial Cable.

3 If the TV set is equipped with separate video and

audio input sockets, it is recommended to connect the VTR to the TV set with separate video and audio cables (not supplied).

4 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Mains Socket

of the VTR to the mains outlet.

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Tuning the TV Set to the Video Playback Channel

The adjustments described on this page are not

necessary, if the VTR is connected to the TV set via the Video/Audio output sockets.

Video Playback Channel Selector

This switch is used to select the video playback channel which is not occupied with any TV station.(NV-J45A: 0 or

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OFF ON

TEST

SIGNAL

Tune your TV to VHF channel as shown below. Confirm by your TV that the received test pattern is as

shown below.

NV-J45A: VHF channel 0 or 1*

NV-J45EA; VHF channel 2 or 3

NV-J45A only *ln some areas

channel 0 may be used by focal TV station. In this case switch to channel 1.

6 Set the Test Signal Switch to "OfT. Your TV is now

ready to receive the RF output signal from the VTR.

□

OFF ON

TEST

SIGNAL

7 To check, playback a pre-recorded tape and comfirm

that the picture quality is satisfactory.

1 Turn the TV set on and select the AV programme

position or another programme position that is not occupied by any TV station.

2 Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR On.

(FRONT SIDE)

VTR

• The corresponding indicator lights up.

3 Press the VTR/TV Selector to "VTR” position.

VTR Indicator will appear in the Multi-Function Display.

4 Set the Test Signal Switch to "On”.

□

OFF ON

TEST

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Setting the Tuner in the VTR

The tuner in the VTR makes it possible to receive TV broadcasts and to record these programmes without having to turn on the TV set.

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RECORDING TRACKING/V-LOCK TIMER REC VTR/TV

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Preparation

• Turn the TV set on and select the programme position (channel) which you have tuned to the video playback channel.

• Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR on.

• Set the VTR/TV Selector to “VTR”.

PRE-PROGRAMMED TV CHANNELS (NV-J45A)

The local TV transmission channels 2, 7, 9 and 10 are factory-preset in this VTR. That is, if you can

receive television broadcasts on VHP channels 2, 7,

9 and 10, these are already tuned on the

programme positions with the matching numbers. However, it is possible to cancel these presettings and tune the local TV broadcast channels on any desired programme positions. For alternative settings and tuning of additional TV broadcasts channels, follow the Tuning Procedure below.

VHF

NV-J45A

NV-J45EA

The tuner in the VTR can be preset with up to 99 stations.

0-5 1-3

III

5A-11

4-11

UHF

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4 Press the “-f” or Button until the picture of the

desired station on your TV is satisfactory.

• If the or Button is pressed while pressing

the Next Button, the stations will change quickly.

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• The tuned station is automatically memorized.

Repeat steps 2-4 for each channel you want to tune to a

station.

During the station search (The position indication flashes on and off.)

Tuned condition

5 Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.

The indication on the Multi-Function Display changes back to the previous indication.

Fine Tuning Procedure

If fine tuning is necessary, for example for a weak station which is close to a strong station:

1 Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.

Tuning Procedure

1 Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button on the VTR.

The indication on the Multi-Function Display changes from the clock indication to the position indication.

2 Press the Channel Up or Down Button to select a

programme position (channel) which you want to tune

to a TV station.

3 Press the Band/AFC Button to select the “I”, “III” or

“U" position.

Display of the programme positions 1-99

Indication of the selected TV band

2 Press the “-f” or Button to obtain the best tuning

condition.

• “AFC” Indicator will not be displayed.

• To return the tuning to its former state, press the

Band/AFC Button.

3 Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.

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Setting the Tuner in the VTR (Cont’d)

How to Select the Programme Position (Channel) on

the Remote Controller

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Blanking of Unoccupied Programme Position

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1 Press the Preset/Fine/Norma! Button. 2 Press the Channel Up or Down Button to select a

programme position (channel) which you do not want to tune to a TV station.

3 Press the Clear Button (“—” will be displayed in the

Programme Position Indication).

• Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any programme positions on which no stations are to be tuned. Afterwards, these programme positions will be skipped during

Up/Down selection of the programme position.

4 Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.

Cancelling the Clear Function (Blanking)

1 Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button.

2 To cancel the blanking of a programme position,

select that programme position on the VTR and then press the Clear Button.

3 Press the Preset/Fine/Normal Button twice.

select channel

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11-99

for example 32

If more than 5 seconds pass between the first, second and

third push, the channel will not be changed normally.

To select the “A1" programme position;

Press the Input Signal Selector.

To select the signals which are input via Audio Input

Socket and Video Input Socket, select the “A1 ’’ programme position.

press button

respective channel

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Setting the Clock to the Present Time

7 Press the or Button to set the date.

8 Press the Next Button,

9 Press the “+” or Button to set the hour.

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For Example: Set the clock for Sunday, October 10,

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• Connect the VTR to the mains outlet.

• Press the VTR On/Off Switch to turn the VTR On.

1999, 9:10.

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1 When connecting this VTR to the mains or after a

long power failure, the indications flash.

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2 Press the Clock Button to start the date and time

setting.

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3 Press the or Button to set the year.

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4 Press the Next Button.

5 Press the "+” orButton to set the month.

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10 Press the Next Button.

11 Press the “+” or Button to set the minute.

12 Press the Clock Button when the present time

becomes exactly 9:10'00".

At every push of the Next Button, the flashing indication changes in the following order.

YEAR^MONTH^DATE^HOUR-^MINUTE

• In case of a power failure, the timer back-up system maintains the clock operation and timer content for at least 60 minutes. However, depending on the charging time and the memory content, the back-up time may be considerably

longer. However, it takes more than 60 minutes for

the back-up circuit to become operational, after the

VTR is connected to the mains.

•The Timer Record Function should be set to “Off”, otherwise the VTR cannot be operated normally. In

this case, the Timer Record Indicator “Hi” will flash to warn you.

• During date setting, the corresponding day is

simultaneously set.

• The clock/timer of the VTR is programmed with the

calendar up to the end of the year 2087. The indications 88-99 are for the years 1988-1999. The indications 00-87 are for the years 2000-2087.

6 Press the Next Button.

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Setting the Clock to the Present Time (Cont’d)

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• Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to turn it “ON”.

Trace the bar code “SETTING OF THE CLOCK”.

SETTING OF THE CLOCK

6 Trace the bar code for the minute (MIN).

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Press the Transmit Button (Remote Controller) and

then confirm that the time is displayed in the Multi-Function Display of the VTR.

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Trace the bar code for the year (YEAR).

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Trace the bar code for the month (MONTH).

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Trace the bar code for the day of the month (DATE).

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Trace the bar code for the hour (START TIME).

8 Press the Digital Scanner On/Off Button to turn it

“OFF”.

• if the transmission was not received correctly, the “Beep-Beep, Beep-Beep” sound from the VTR will warn you. In this case, perform transmission again.

• If the Remote Controller is left with no operation

performed for more than 4 minutes, it will automatically switch over to the power-saving standby condition and the lamp in the reading tip goes out. In this case, bar codes that have already been read (but not yet transmitted to the VTR) will be cancelled.

• The bar codes “SETTING OF THE CLOCK”, “YEAR” and "MONTH” are located on page 3 of the

Programming Sheet.

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