Panasonic NV-J45 User Manual

Name: Panasonic NV-J45
Brand: Panasonic
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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)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lightning_______________________________________

To avoid damage by lightning, disconnect the aerial plug

from the VTR.

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

* •

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.

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Controls and Components

FRONT

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No. Description

Page No. Description

Page

1 VTR On/Off Switch with Indicator

18 Microphone Input Socket

2 Cassette Compartment

19 Tape Select Switch

3 Picture Sharpness Control

20 Preset/Fine/Normal Button 10

4 Noise Filter/Edit Selector 19

21 Band/AFC Button

5 NTSC 4.43 Switch

35 22 Clear Button

6 Clock Button

23 Next Button

7 Programme/Check Button

24 Channel Selection Up and Down Buttons

8 Tape Speed Selector

21 25 OTR Off Buttons 22

9 Tracking/V-Lock ‘' + " and Buttons 10 26 Audio Dubbing Indicator 38

10 Timer Record Button 23

27 Eject Button (^)

11 VTR/TV Selector 9

28 Rewind ◄'^/Review Q Button

12 Audio Dubbing Button

29 Play Button {►)

13 Insert Editing Button

30 Fast Forward ►►/Cue Q Button

14 Digital Tracking Indicator

19 31 Stop Button (■) 16

15 Insert Editing Indicator

32 Pause/Stili Button (M)

16 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver

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33 Record Button 21

17 Multi-Function Display

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Controls and Components (Cont’d)

Multi-Function Display

REAR

No.

Description

11 Channel Display

12 Position Indicator

13 Counter Mode Indicator

14 Repeat Indicator

15 Search Indicator

16 Clock/Counter Indicator

17 Remaining Tape Time Indicator

Page

No.

Description

Page

1 Cassette-in Indicator 14

1 RF Output Socket

2 Tape Running Display

2 Test Signal Switch

3 Date Display

3 Audio Input Socket

4 Timer Programme Number

4 Video Input Socket

5 Write Indicator

5 Audio Output Socket

6 OTR Indicator

6 Video Output Socket

7 Timer Recording Indicator

7 AC Mains Lead Socket

8 Tape Speed Indicator

8 RF Input Socket

9 VTR Indicator

9 Video Playback Channel Selector

10 Recording Indicator

10 Synchro Edit Socket

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¡nfra-Red Remote Controller

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

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 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

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(A) Place the Remote Controller on the Small Box,

(B) Trace the bar code quickly in the direction of the

arrow.

Small Box

Bar Code

The “Beep”

sound indicates

that the barcode

was read

completely.

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.)

• 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

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

□

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

SK3NAL

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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.

CLOCK PROG/

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.

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

VHF

UHF

III

NV-J45A

0-5

5A-11

21-69

NV-J45EA

1-3

4-11

21-69

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

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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During the station search

(The position indication

flashes on and off.)

Tuned condition

• The tuned station is automatically memorized.

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

station.

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.

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)

CLOCK PROG/

RECORDING TRACKING/V-LOCK TIMER REG VTR/TV

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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.

How to Select the Programme Position (Channel) on

the Remote Controller

select channel

press button

1-9

respective channel

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11-99

for example 32

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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.

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Setting the Clock to the Present Time

CLOCK PROG/Baaa RECORDING

TRACKING/V-LOCK

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FINE/NORMAL BA’ND/AFC CLEAR

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

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1999, 9:10.

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• Connect the VTR to the mains outlet.

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

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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7 Press the or Button to set the date.

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8 Press the Next Button,

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

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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Preparation

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

Trace the bar code “SETTING OF THE CLOCK”.

SETTING OF THE CLOCK

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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).

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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.

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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