Panasonic NV-SJ205AM User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-SJ200 Series
NV-SJ205 Series

NV-SJ208AMJ

Operating Instructions

VQT8783

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.

Plug in Auto Tuning

Setting image illustration

Aerial

TV

Longrun Head System

This longrun head system enables approximately 8,000
hours of recording/playback with high quality images.
Newly developed head cylinder with narrower head
windows and tapered cylinder design effectively protects
heads from dust and prevents head clogging.
Plus, “Alumina” Head Cleaner further enhanced cleaning
efficiency.
¡ Based on in-house tests with Panasonic video cassettes.

Actual head life may vary according to conditions of use,
tape type, temperature, humidity, etc.

1 Connect the

aerial cable.

2 Connect the

mains lead.

3 Press the POWER

button 1.

All broadcasting stations that can be received in the area
are automatically tuned and stored in memory.

≥≥

≥ Do not turn off the VCR halfway. (See page 9.)

≥≥

On Screen Display

AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.

CH 22 SEARCH
END: MENU

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Plug in Auto
Tuning is
completed

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SECTEUR~

RF

OUT

IN

VIDEO

IN (AV1)

OUT

AUDIO

Positions of Controls and Components

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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.

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Contents

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

ªª

ª DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.

ªª

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 be not reproduced in normal
colour.

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

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

Press the POWER
standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is
still connected to the mains.

button 1

to switch the VCR from on to

Before Use

Positions of Controls and Components ............................ 3

Introduction to Controls and Components........................ 5

Preparing the Remote Control ............................................ 5

Setting Up

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

Connections ......................................................................... 7

Tuning the TV to Your VCR ................................................... 8

Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR .................................... 9

Language Setting of the On Screen Display ................... 13

Setting the Clock of Your VCR ........................................... 13

Settings Using the On Screen Display............................. 14

≥ Option Setting ............................................................... 15

Setting the System............................................................. 17

Basic Operations

Playback.............................................................................. 18

Manual Recording ..............................................................20

≥ To Immediately Record the Same Scenes of Programme

That You Are Viewing on the TV

(Direct Recording) .........................................................21

≥ To Select the Recording Duration and

Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording).................. 21

Advanced Operations

Timer Recording ................................................................22

≥ 4-Key Programming ...................................................... 22

Search Functions ...............................................................25

≥ To Find the Beginning of Each Recording

(VHS Index Search System) ......................................... 25

≥ Searching while Checking the Video Cassette

Contents (Intro-Jet Scan) ..............................................25

Editing .................................................................................26

≥ Assembly Editing ........................................................... 26

Helpful Hints

Before Requesting Service ............................................... 27

≥ Adjusting the Playback Picture ..................................... 28

Usage Precautions............................................................. 29

Specifications..................................................... Back Cover

4

Introduction to Controls

Preparing the Remote

and Components

VCR Operation

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

2 Numeric buttons

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

Example:

09:

9

19:

To enter numbers for various settings.

= 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.

? AUDIO OUT button

This button does not operate on this VCR.

@ No function

C No function

M No function

1

9

Control

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

1

2

-

+

3

-

1 Slide off the battery cover.

2 Insert the batteries with the

polarity (+ and -) correctly
aligned.

+

3 Replace the battery cover.

Before Use

S Infra-red transmitter

W 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 ENTER and the OFF (i) buttons W

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.

VCR display

Indication when the Child Lock function is activated

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

simultaneously until the “!" hold” indication disappears.

X Cassette compartment

[ Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window

\ CVC (Crystal View Control) Indicator

The crystal view control function ensure that you always
obtain the optimum picture quality so that you get the best
picture automatically.
While the VCR is turned on, the CVC indication \ is
always displayed to show that the Crystal View Control is
activated.

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.

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.

] VCR display

Correct

Wrong

5

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 R is set to “TV”.

1 POWER 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 P

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.

O VOLUME button

To adjust the volume of the TV.

P Channel button

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

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AC IN~
SECTEUR~

RF

OUT

IN

VIDEO

IN (AV1)

OUT

AUDIO

Connections

AC IN~
SECTEUR~

RF

OUT

IN

VIDEO

IN (AV1)

OUT

AUDIO

This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an aerial, TV, etc.

When the VCR is turned on after
unpacking and connecting the aerial
cable and the mains lead, Plug in Auto
Tuning starts automatically.

TV Set (Not supplied)

Basic Connections

The following connections are required to
record and play back the video cassette
through the TV.

Aerial (Not supplied)

1

2

Aerial Connector

AC Input socket a

To mains supply

Connections to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets

(For NV-SJ200BD and NV-SJ205 series)

Set the RF out put channel of the VCR to
“ss” (RF OFF) when the VCR is connected
to the TV via the Audio/Video cable.
(See page 8.)

3

TV Set (Not supplied)

Aerial Input socket d

Setting Up

Aerial Output socket e

Aerial (Not supplied)

Aerial Connector

1

VIDEO IN

2

AC Input socket a

To mains supply

4

AUDIO IN

(Not supplied)

3

Aerial Input socket d

Aerial Output socket e

AUDIO OUT c / VIDEO OUT `

7

Tuning the TV to Your VCR

Panasonic VCR

END: MENU

RF SELECT BG I ¡DK

RF SELECT:

Panasonic VCR

END: MENU

RF SELECT BG I ¡DK

RF SELECT:

RF SELECT BG I DK

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ss

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The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable
on channel E21–E69 (For NV-SJ200BD and NV-SJ205
series) or E3–E4 (For NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM and NV­SJ208AMJ).
It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same
way that you watch TV broadcasts.
If you have connected the VCR to the TV through the video
and Audio/Video input sockets, then you do not need to follow
the procedure below.

When the VCR is turned on after unpacking and
connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Plug in
Auto Tuning starts automatically.

Notes:

≥ If the VCR is turned on with the aerial not connected, all

channels are skipped. Therefore, firmly connect the aerial
and then turn the VCR off and on again to execute Auto
Tuning.

≥ When Auto Tuning is cancelled halfway, Auto Tuning is not

executed even if the VCR is turned off and then turned on
again. In this case, see page 9 “To Restart Plug in Auto

Tuning”.

Operations

To Change the RF output Channel

In some rare cases after tuning the TV to your VCR,
interference may be visible on the picture. To get rid of this
interference, you can manually adjust the RF output channel
a few channels up and down from the current setting. The
procedure is described below.

Operations
1 Hold down the MENU button V for 5 seconds or more.

≥ The VCR display changes as shown below and the VCR

picture on the TV displays this pattern.

NV-SJ200BD and
NV-SJ205 series

VCR display

Example

NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM
and NV-SJ208AMJ

1 Turn on the TV and the VCR.

≥ Press the VCR/TV button B to select the VCR mode.

(For NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM and NV-SJ208AMJ)

2 Set the TV to an unused position which you wish to

use for your video playback.

≥ Tune the TV until the display shown on the below

appears on the screen. (Please refer to the TV
manufacturers operating instructions regarding
tuning.)

(For NV-SJ200BD and NV-SJ205 series)

≥ Set “RF SELECT” by pressing the Cursor buttons

(2 1) T to select the colour TV system used by the
TV set to be connected.
BG: PAL B.G.H/SECAM B.G
I: PAL I
DK: PAL D/SECAM D.K.K1

On Screen Display

AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.

µ

CH 22 SEARCH
END: MENU

21

NV-SJ200BD and
NV-SJ205 ser ies

AUTO TUNING IS
COMPLETED.

RF SELECT BG I ¡DK

RF SELECT BG I DK

END: MENU

RF SELECT:

NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM
and NV-SJ208AMJ

AUTO TUNING IS
COMPLETED.

RF SELECT BG I ¡DK

END: MENU

RF SELECT:

2 Enter the desired channel number (E3 or E4) (E21– E69)

by the Channel button P.

≥ Ensure that the VCR/TV switch R is set to “VCR”.

(For NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM and NV-SJ208AMJ)

3 4

(For NV-SJ200BD and NV-SJ205 series)

(RF OFF)

≥ Set the RF output channel of the VCR to “ss” (RF OFF)

when the VCR is connected to the TV via the Audio/
Video cable.
Press the Channel button P to display “ss”.

≥ It is also possible to select by pressing the Numeric

buttons 2.

Example:

28:

2 8

3 Press the MENU button V to finish the setting mode.

4 Retune your TV to the new RF channel for the VCR.

During Plug in Auto Tuning After Plug in Auto Tuning

3 Press the MENU button V.

8

Note:

≥ Even if the RF output channel has been changed, it is not

necessary to perform Auto Tuning.

Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR

The VCR is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV) and
can be preset to receive up to 99 TV broadcast stations.

Plug in Auto Tuning

When the VCR is turned on after connecting the aerial cable
and the mains lead, Auto Tuning starts.

AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.



CH 22 SEARCH
END: MENU

Auto tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to
UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned programme
position.
≥ If you turn the VCR off during Auto Tuning, Auto Tuning will

stop halfway.

≥ If the VCR starts playback during Auto Tuning, Auto Tuning

will stop halfway.

To Cancel Auto Tuning Mid-Operation:

Press the MENU button V during Auto Tuning. Auto Tuning is
cancelled.

To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning:
1 Press the EJECT button Y and remove the video

cassette.

2 Keep the Channel button P

simultaneously for 3 seconds or more during the VCR on.
≥ The channel displayed on the VCR display disappears

for a moment then changes to 1.

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on the VCR pressed

Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display

Introduction

The VCR is tuned automatically by Plug in Auto Tuning.
However, Auto Tuning using the On Screen Display should be
performed according to the following method if necessary.

Preparations

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

selected.

≥ Tur n on the VCR and select any programme position except

AV.

≥ Press the VCR/TV button B to select the VCR mode. (For

NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM and NV-SJ208AMJ)

Operations
1 Press the MENU button V to

display the Main menu on
the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

3434

to select “TUNER PRESET” then
press ENTER button U.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

3434

to select “AUTO TUNE” then press
the Cursor buttons (

2 12 1

2 1) T to

2 12 1

start the Auto Tuning.
≥ When Auto Tuning is

completed, the On Screen
Display disappears and
programme position 1 is
selected.

MENU
LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
CH ADD&DELETE
SYSTEM
OPTION

SELECT

: ,E NTER

END

:MENU

MENU
LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
CH ADD&DELETE
SYSTEM
OPTION

SELECT

: ,ENTER

END

:MENU

TUNER PRESET

CH 1
CLEAR (OFF)
AUDIO SYSTEM (BG)
COLOUR SYSTEM (AUTO)
AUTO TUNE
SEARCH (3)
FINE

SELECT:

CH 1
END: MENU

AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.

SEARCH

END :MENU

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Setting Up

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3 Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.

4 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.

≥ Auto Tuning commences.

If Auto Tuning stops halfway by turning the VCR off,
playback or a power failure:
1 Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.
2 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.

≥ Auto Tuning commences.

The number displayed here is
the number of channels still to

Channels that can be Received

be auto tuned.

(For NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM and NV-SJ208AMJ)

VHF UHF

E2–E12 21–69

(For NV-SJ200BD and NV-SJ205 series)

SYSTEM VHF CATV UHF

S01– S05

B
G

CCIR STD
(B.G.H)

E2– E12 E21–E69

M1– M10

U1– U10

S21– S41

CHINA
(D)

D
K

EAST EUROPE
(D.K.K1)

C1– C12 Z1–Z35 C13–C57

R1– R12 44– 470MHz E21–E69

Hong Kong
Special
Administrative

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––E21–E69

Region of China,
UK (I)

Notes:

≥ Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to UHF

maximum and memorizes every tuned programme position. Other
programme positions are skipped.

≥ Auto Tuning takes five or more minutes to complete its search.
≥ If the VCR is not correctly tuned by Auto Tuning, follow the

procedure on the next page.

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Preparations

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

selected.

≥ Turn on the VCR and select any programme position except

AV.

≥ Set the VCR/TV switch R to “TV”.

Manual Tuning Procedure

1 Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

PRESET” then press ENTER button U.

3434

34) T to select “TUNER

3434

Manual Audio System Setting Procedure
(For NV-SJ200BD and NV-SJ205 series)

1 Select desired programme position by pressing the

Channel button P.

2 Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T to select “TUNER

3434

PRESET” then press ENTER button U.

4 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T to select “AUDIO

3434

SYSTEM” then select the broadcasting system by
pressing the Cursor buttons (

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1
≥ BG: PAL B.G.H/SECAM B.G
≥ I: PAL I
≥ DK: PAL D/SECAM D.K.K1

5 Press the MENU button V twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

Manual Colour System Setting Procedure

1 Select desired programme position by pressing the

Channel button P.

2 Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

PRESET” then press ENTER button U.

3434

34) T to select “TUNER

3434

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T to select “CH” then

3434

select the channel number you want tuned by pressing the
Cursor buttons (

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

4 Confirm that “CLEAR” is set to “OFF”.

5 For NV-SJ200BD and NV-SJ205 series

Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T to select “AUDIO

3434

SYSTEM” then select the broadcasting system by
pressing the Cursor buttons (

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1
≥ BG: PAL B.G.H/SECAM B.G
≥ I: PAL I
≥ DK: PAL D/SECAM D.K.K1

6 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T to select “COLOUR

3434

SYSTEM” then select “AUTO” by pressing the Cursor
buttons (

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

≥ The VCR automatically distinguishes between PAL and

SECAM broadcasts.

≥ If the picture lacks colour when “AUTO” is selected,

select “MESECAM” or “PA L”.

7 Press the Cursor buttons (

then press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T to select “SEARCH”

3434

2 12 1

2 1) T to start the

2 12 1

Manual Tuning.
≥ If the desired TV station has not been tuned, press the

Cursor buttons (2 1) T again.

≥ Press the MENU button V and repeat steps 3–7 for

each programme position you want to tune to a station.

On Screen Display

4 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T to select “COLOUR

3434

SYSTEM” then select “MESECAM” or “PA L ” by pressing
the Cursor buttons (

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

5 Press the MENU button V twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

SEARCH 74

CH 2 SEARCH µ
END : MEN U

CH 2

∂/µ: END: MENU

8 Press the MENU button V three times to exit the On

Screen Display.

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Direct Tuning

1 Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

Blanking of Unused Programme Positions

1 Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

PRESET” then press ENTER button U.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

select the channel number you want tuned by pressing the
Cursor buttons (

4 Confirm that “CLEAR” is set to “OFF”.

5 Press the Cursor buttons (

6 Press the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the number of the

desired programme position.
≥ For other channels that require tuning, repeat

steps 3–6.

7 Press the MENU button V twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

3434

34) T to select “TUNER

3434

3434

34) T to select “CH” then

3434

3434

34) T to select “SEARCH”.

3434

Fine Tuning Procedure

1 Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

PRESET” then press ENTER button U.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

select the channel number you want tuned by pressing the
Cursor buttons (

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

3434

34) T to select “TUNER

3434

3434

34) T to select “CH” then

3434

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

PRESET” then press ENTER button U.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

select the channel number you want tuned by pressing the
Cursor buttons (

4 Press the Cursor buttons (

press the Cursor buttons (
≥ Repeat steps 3–4 for other unused programme

positions to skip during the selection of programme
positions.

≥ To cancel the blanking of a programme position select

that programme position then select “CLEAR” is “OFF”.

5 Press the MENU button V twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

3434

34) T to select “TUNER

3434

3434

34) T to select “CH” then

3434

3434

34) T to select “CLEAR” then

3434

2 12 1

2 1) T to select “ON”.

2 12 1

Setting Up

4 Press the Cursor buttons (

press the Cursor buttons (
tuning condition.
≥ Press the ENTER button U

to return the tuning to its
former state.

5 Press the MENU button V to

exit the On Screen Display.

3434

34) T to select “FINE” then

3434

2 12 1

2 1) T to obtain the best

2 12 1

CH2 AFC: ENTER

∂/µ: END: MENU

FINE µ

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To Add and Delete the Channel

LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
CH ADD&DELETE
SYSTEM
OPTION

SELECT
END

: ,ENTER
:MENU

MENU

LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
CH ADD&DELETE
SYSTEM
OPTION

SELECT
END

: ,ENTER
:MENU

MENU

Preparations

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

selected.

≥ Turn on the VCR and select any programme position except

AV.

Example:

If you want to add a new channel between Channel 4 and
Channel 6,
1 Press the MENU button V to

display the Main menu on the
TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

3434

to select “CH ADD&DELETE” then
press the ENTER button U.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T to select the desired

3434

MENU
LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
CH ADD&DELETE
SYSTEM
OPTION

SELECT

: ,ENTER

END

:MENU

MENU
LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
CH ADD&DELETE
SYSTEM
OPTION

SELECT

: ,E NTER

END

:MENU

programme position (example CH3) then press the Cursor
button (

11

1) T to select “ADD”.

11

CH 3

CH ADD&DELETE

ADD: DELETE:

CH SELECT:

END: MENU

CH 3

CH ADD&DELETE

ADD: DELETE:

CH SELECT:

END: MENU

Example:

If you want to delete Channel 6,
1 Press the MENU button V to

display the Main menu on the
TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

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34) T

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to select “CH ADD&DELETE” then
press the ENTER button U.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T to select the desired

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programme position (example CH3) then press the Cursor
button (

22

2) T to select “DELETE”.

22

CH 3

CH ADD&DELETE

ADD: DELETE:

CH SELECT:

END: MENU

CH 3

CH ADD&DELETE

ADD: DELETE:

CH SELECT:

END: MENU

Programme Channel
Position

12

24

36

48

510

612

7 –

8 –

Programme Channel
Position

12

24

3 –

46

58

610

712

8 –

≥ Adding a channel shifts the programme positions of

Channel 6 to Channel 12 up, as shown in the list above.

≥ The list of the programme positions do not appear on

the On Screen Display.

4 After adding, tune the added channel. (See steps 3 –5 in

Manual Tuning on page 10.)

≥ Press the MENU button V twice and repeat steps 3–4

for each of the other programme positions.

5 Press the MENU button V four times to exit the On

Screen Display.

Programme Channel
Position

12

24

36

48

510

612

7 –

8 –

Programme Channel
Position

12

24

38

410

512

6 –

7 –

8 –

≥ Deleting a channel shifts the programme positions of

Channel 8 to Channel 12 down, as shown in the list
above.

≥ The list of the programme positions do not appear on

the On Screen Display.

≥ Repeat step 3 for each of the other programme

positions.

4 Press the MENU button V twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

12

LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
CH ADD&DELETE
SYSTEM
OPTION

SELECT
END

: ,ENTER
:MENU

MENU

LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
CH ADD&DELETE
SYSTEM
OPTION

SELECT
END

: ,ENTER
:MENU

MENU

M

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D 1H:M

0:00

CLOCK SET

START:MENU

SELECT: ∂/µ:

Language Setting of the

Setting the Clock of

On Screen Display

Select one of the three languages displayed: English, Arabic
and Russian.

Preparations

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

selected.

≥ Turn on the VCR.
≥ Press the VCR/TV button B to select the VCR mode. (For

NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM and NV-SJ208AMJ)

Operations
1 Press the MENU button V to

display the Main menu on the
TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

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34) T

3434

to select “LANGUAGE” then press
the ENTER button U.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

3434

to select the desired language.

4 Press the MENU button V

twice to exit the On Screen
Display.

On Screen Display

MENU
LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
CH ADD&DELETE
SYSTEM
OPTION

SELECT

: ,E NTER

END

:MENU

LANGUAGE

 ENGLISH

dF«WO

РУССКИЙ

SELECT

:

END

:MENU

Your VCR

The clock will operate for at least 3 years in total after it has
been set, - in the event of a power failure, it will operate on its
backup system. After 3 years, it will only operate for 1 hour on
its backup system.

Preparations

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

selected.

≥ Turn on the VCR.
≥ Press the VCR/TV button B to select the VCR mode. (For

NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM and NV-SJ208AMJ)

Example:

Date; 16 October, 2005
Time; 20:15

Operations

1 Press the MENU button V to

display the Main menu on the
TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) T

to select “CLOCK SET” then press
the ENTER button U.

Setting Up

3 Set each item by pressing the

Cursor buttons (341) T.
Press the Cursor button (2) T
to return to the previous item.

At the set time (H:M) point:

≥ When it is kept pressed, the indication changes in 30

minute steps.

≥ There is no need to press the Cursor button (1) T.

4 Press the MENU button V.

VCR display

≥ The clock star ts.

Time Reset Function

If the clock is less than two minutes slow or fast, it can easily
be reset to the proper time.

Example:

Resetting the clock to 12:00.00

1 Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

then press the ENTER button U.

3 When the current clock display on the VCR is between

11:58.00 and 12:01.59, press the MENU button V as
soon as you hear the 12:00.00 signal. This resets the time
to 12:00.00.

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34) T to select “CLOCK SET”

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Settings Using the On Screen Display

SYSTEM

END :MENU

SELECT:

AUTO
PAL
MESECAM
NTSC
B/W

Preparations

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

selected.

≥ Turn on the VCR.
≥ Press the VCR/TV button B to select the VCR mode. (For

NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM and NV-SJ208AMJ)

To Make Various Indicators Appear On
Screen Display

At a press of the OSD button 5,
the following indications appear
on the TV screen.
≥ Press the OSD button 5

again to make the on
screen display disappear.

1 Programme position

2 Tape running display

Stop, Eject
Rewind, Review 6
Fast Forward, Cue 5
Playback 1
Still playback ;
Recording ¥

Recording pause ; ¥
Slow playback F
Repeat playback R 1

3 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/

Index Search/OTR indication/Play-Off Timer/Dew

1234

CH 1

0:00.22

SP

PAL

STANDARD

6 Colour system indicator

Any selected colour TV system except “AUTO” appears on
screen display. (See the To Set the Colour TV System on
this page.)

7 Picture mode indicator

At each press of the PICTURE MODE button J, the
selected picture mode is set and following picture mode
indicators appear.

Example:

STANDARD: For TV Programme recorded

5
6

DYNAMIC: For Scenery, Sports
SOFT: For Rental soft tape
CARTOON: For Cartoon

7

Note:

≥ The on screen display may be disturbed or disappear

during special playback.

Preparations

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

selected.

≥ Turn on the VCR.
≥ Press the VCR/TV button B to select the VCR mode. (For

NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM and NV-SJ208AMJ)

To Set the Colour TV System

1 Press the MENU button V to

display the Main menu on
the TV screen.

Information Display

Present time 17:24

Tape counter p2:35.47

Remaining tape time REMAIN 2:34

Index Search S 01

OTR indication OTR 60
Play-Off Timer OFFÁ 60

Dew (For NV-SJ200BD) DEW

4 Tape speed indicator (SP/LP/EP)

5 Cassette-in indicator

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2 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

3434

to select “SYSTEM” then press the
ENTER button U.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T to select “AUTO”.

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≥ The VCR automatically distinguishes between “PAL”,

“SECAM/MESECAM” and “NTSC” signals. If the picture
lacks colour during AV external recording or playback,
set to “PA L”, “MESECAM” or “NTSC”.

≥ When you want to record or play back in black and

white, set to “B/W”.

4 Press the MENU button V twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

Option Setting

To Select the Corresponding Video
Cassette Tape Length to Display the
Approximate Remaining Tape Time
(TAPE SELECT)

1 Press the MENU button V to

display the Main menu on the
TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

to select “OPTION” then press the
ENTER button U.

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34) T

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On Screen Display

MENU
LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
CH ADD&DELETE
SYSTEM
OPTION

SELECT
END

TAPE SELECT (E180)
NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)
NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV)
NTSC CONVERTER (OFF)
POWER SAVE (OFF)
DIRECT REC (OFF)

SELECT:

OPTION

: ,E NTER
:MENU

END :MENU

To Select the Colour TV System of the TV
Used to Play Back a Tape Recording NTSC
Signals

Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (

to select “NTSC PB SELECT” then
select the desired position
according to the colour TV system
of the TV by pressing the Cursor
buttons (

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

on PAL TV: For TVs that can receive PAL signals.

4.43: For TVs that can receive NTSC 4.43 signals.

3.58: For TVs that can receive NTSC 3.58 signals.

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34) T

3434

OPTION

TAPE SELECT (E180)
NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)
NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV)
NTSC CONVERTER (OFF)
POWER SAVE (OFF)
DIRECT REC (OFF)

SELECT:

TAPE SELECT (E180)
NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)
NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV)
NTSC CONVERTER (OFF)
POWER SAVE (OFF)
DIRECT REC (OFF)

SELECT:

END :MENU

OPTION

END :MENU

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

to select “TAPE SELECT” then
select the corresponding video
cassette tape length by pressing
the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

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2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

OPTION

TAPE SELECT (E195)
NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)
NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV)
NTSC CONVERTER (OFF)
POWER SAVE (OFF)
DIRECT REC (OFF)

SELECT:

END :MENU

E180: For E30, -60, -90, -120, -150 and -180 tapes.
E195: For E195 tape.
E240: For E240 tape.
E260: For E260 and -300 tapes.
≥ The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly

depending on the tape used.

4 Press the MENU button V twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

To Select the Colour TV System of the TV
Used to Record NTSC Signals

Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

3434

to select “NTSC INPUT SELECT”
then select “AUTO” by pressing the
Cursor buttons (

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

Allows NTSC “4.43” or “3.58”
signals to be distinguished
automatically.

≥ If the tape has not recorded

correctly, select 4.43 or 3.58.

4.43: When recording NTSC 4.43 signals.

3.58: When recording NTSC 3.58 signals.
Some programmes on NTSC 3.58 system
cannot be recorded correctly at this position.

OPTION

TAPE SELECT (E180)
NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)

NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV)
NTSC CONVERTER (OFF)
POWER SAVE (OFF)
DIRECT REC (OFF)

SELECT:

TAPE SELECT (E180)

NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)

NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV)
NTSC CONVERTER (OFF)
POWER SAVE (OFF)
DIRECT REC (OFF)

SELECT:

END :MENU

OPTION

END :MENU

4 Press the MENU button V twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

To Play a NTSC Game on PAL System TV

Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (

to select “NTSC CONVERTER” then
select “ON” or “OFF” by pressing the
Cursor buttons (

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

OFF: Initially set at this position.
ON: PAL TV can receive

signals from NTSC 3.58
signal source (e.g., NTSC
game machines.)
connected to the VCR
main unit. However, when
recording, this function
does not work.

≥ When receiving NTSC 4.43 signals, this function does

not work correctly.

4 Press the MENU button V twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

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34) T

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OPTION

TAPE SELECT (E180)
NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)
NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV)
NTSC CONVERTER (OFF)
POWER SAVE (OFF)
DIRECT REC (OFF)

SELECT:

TAPE SELECT (E180)
NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)
NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV)
NTSC CONVERTER (ON)
POWER SAVE (OFF)
DIRECT REC (OFF)

SELECT:

END :MENU

OPTION

END :MENU

Setting Up

4 Press the MENU button V twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

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For Reduced the VCR’s Power
Consumption When the VCR Is Switched
Off

Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (

to select “POWER SAVE” then
select “ON” or “OFF” by pressing
the Cursor buttons (

ON: This setting makes the

display disappear when
the VCR is off.
It will not operate in the
Timer standby mode.
After recording all
programmed data, the
VCR will go into Power
save mode.

OFF: This setting does not conserve power when the

VCR is off.

4 Press the MENU button V twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

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34) T

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2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

OPTION

TAPE SELECT (E180)
NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)
NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV)
NTSC CONVERTER (OFF)
POWER SAVE (OFF)
DIRECT REC (OFF)

SELECT:

TAPE SELECT (E180)
NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)
NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV)
NTSC CONVERTER (OFF)
POWER SAVE (ON)
DIRECT REC (OFF)

SELECT:

END :MENU

OPTION

END :MENU

To Set to the Conditions for Direct
Recording Function

Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (

to select “DIRECT REC” then
select “ON” or “OFF” by pressing
the Cursor buttons (

OFF: Initially set at this

position.

ON: This setting enables

Direct Recording.
AV Input (AV) becomes
exclusive channel for
Direct Recording.
(See page 21.)

4 Press the MENU button V twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

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34) T

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2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

OPTION

TAPE SELECT (E180)
NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)
NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV)
NTSC CONVERTER (OFF)
POWER SAVE (OFF)
DIRECT REC (OFF)

SELECT:

TAPE SELECT (E180)
NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)
NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV)
NTSC CONVERTER (OFF)
POWER SAVE (OFF)
DIRECT REC (ON)

SELECT:

END :MENU

OPTION

END :MENU

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Setting the System

Setting the System for Playback

This VCR can play back tapes recorded in the video system of PAL, MESECAM or NTSC. Set the System according to the
video system of a tape you want to play back.
When you play back a tape, make sure that the system is set properly.

Video system of a

playback tape

PA L

MESECAM

NTSC

SYSTEM

≥ AUTO

PA L
MESECAM
NTSC

≥ AU TO

PA L
MESECAM
NTSC

≥ AU TO

PA L
MESECAM
NTSC

≥ AU TO

PA L
MESECAM
NTSC

≥ AU TO

PA L
MESECAM
NTSC

System Setting

*1

*3

NTSC PB SELECT

NTSC PB SELECT (on PAL TV)

NTSC PB SELECT (4.43)

NTSC PB SELECT (3.58)

*2

Video Output

Quasi-PAL

NTSC 4.43

NTSC 3.58

Output Colour

PA L

SECAM

Setting the System for Recording

The System should be set also when you make a TV programme recording or AV external recording.
When you make a recording or a timer programme recording, make sure that the system is set properly.

Aerial Output

PA L

B.G / I / DK

5.5 6.0 6.5

SECAM

B.G / I / DK

5.5 6.0 6.5

Quasi-PAL

B.G / I / DK

5.5 6.0 6.5

NTSC 4.43
B.G / I / DK

5.5 6.0 6.5

NTSC 3.58
B.G / I / DK

5.5 6.0 6.5

Setting Up

System Setting

System TUNER PRESET

(AUDIO SYSTEM)

AUDIO SYSTEM (BG)

AUDIO SYSTEM (I)

AUDIO SYSTEM (DK)

AUDIO SYSTEM (BG)

AUDIO SYSTEM (DK)

or

or

or

*6

BROADCASTS

PAL B/G
PAL I
PALD

SECAM D/K
SECAM B/G

PA L

LINE IN

NTSC 3.58

NTSC 4.43

*1

OSD (On Screen Display) setting (See page 14.)

*2

OSD (On Screen Display) setting (See page 15.)

*3

If the picture lacks colour when “AUTO” is set, set to “PA L”, “MESECAM” or “NTSC”.

*4

OSD (On Screen Display) setting (See page 10.) (For NV-SJ200BD and NV-SJ205 series)

*5

OSD (On Screen Display) setting (See page 15.)

*6

If the picture lacks colour when “COLOUR SYSTM” of “TUNER PRESET” is “AUTO”, set to “MESECAM” or “PAL”.

*4

SYSTEM

≥ AUTO

PA L
MESECAM
NTSC

≥ AUTO

PA L
MESECAM
NTSC

≥ AUTO

PA L
MESECAM
NTSC

*1

NTSC INPUT SELECT

NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)

NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)

NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)

NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)

NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO)

*5

(See page 10.)

Recorded

Tape

PA L

MESECAM

PA L

NTSC

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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.
≥ Make sure that the system is set properly. See page 17.

For Normal Playback:

Press the Play button I.

VCR display

For Cue Playback:

During playback, tap the Fast Forward button H.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button I.

≥ If you press and hold down the Fast

Forward button H, cue playback
continues for as long as you keep the
button pressed, and operation returns to
normal playback when the button is
released.

For Review Playback:

During playback, tap the Rewind button 8.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button I.

≥ If you press and hold down the Rewind

button 8, review playback continues for
as long as you keep the button pressed,
and operation returns to normal playback
when the button is released.

To Stop Playback Automatically
(Playback Off Timer Function)

Whenever you are playing back and wish to stop the tape
automatically, simply set the playback duration by pressing
the PLAY OFF TIMER Á button Z
The duration indicated on the VCR display changes by
pressing the PLAY OFF TIMER Á button Z as follows.

Counter display
(normal playback mode)

240
(min.)

Press the PLAY OFF TIMER Á button Z
playback.

¡ The VCR will automatically switch off when Play-Off Timer

is completed. To turn the VCR on again, press the POWER
button 1.

Notes:

¡ The Play-Off Timer function works during normal playback.
¡ When the tape reaches its end during Play-Off Timer, the

tape will be rewound to the start and the VCR will turn itself
off.

¡ Repeat Playback function does not work during Play-Off

Timer.

To Stop Midway:

Press the Stop button 9.

180
(min.)

on the VCR repeatedly.

30
(min.)

60
(min.)

120
(min.)

on the VCR during

For Still Playback:

During playback, press the Pause/Slow button 7.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button I or the Pause/Slow button 7.

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 I.

Fast-forwarding or Rewinding the Tape:

To fast-forward the tape:
Press the Fast Forward button H 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

9.

≥ To briefly view the picture during fast-forwarding or

rewinding, press and hold down the corresponding button.

To Stop Playback

Press the Stop button 9.

To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly

Press the REPEAT button >.
The “R 1” indication appears on the On Screen Display.

Beginning of
Tape

Repeat Playback

PLAY

REWIND

≥ Repeat Playback function does not work during Play-Off

Timer.

To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode:

Press the Stop button 9.

End of
Recorded Part

Control Signal
Interruption
(at least 5 sec.)

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NTSC Playback

Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back with
this VCR via a PAL system TV.
≥ Make sure that the system is set properly. See page 17.
¡ Select “NTSC PB SELECT” from the on screen display

according to the colour TV system of the TV. (See page 15.)

on PAL TV: For TVs that can receive PAL signals.

4.43: For TVs that can receive NTSC 4.43 signals.

3.58: For TVs that can receive NTSC 3.58 signals.

¡ NTSC 3.58 recording requires “NTSC INPUT SELECT” to

be in the “AUTO” or “3.58” position (see page 15), however
if “NTSC INPUT SELECT” is in this position when recording
a NTSC 3.58 signal, no colour is available for the PAL TV.
Once the recording is completed, you then need to select
“on PAL TV” to view the recording in colour on PAL TV.

When playback the PAL tapes:
You do not need to set “NTSC PB SELECT”.

Note for only NTSC Playback on PAL system TV

This function is designed to allow only the playback of tapes
recorded by NTSC signals on a PAL system TV. The NTSC
signal is not completely converted to a PAL signal. For this
reason, images played back by this function cannot be
recorded correctly on other VCRs.

Notes:

≥ Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically

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

≥ On some TVs, the playback picture may roll up or down;

adjust this using the V-HOLD control on the TV. TVs not
equipped with a V-HOLD control cannot correct this
condition. The playback picture may shrink vertically, and
black bars may appear both on the top and bottom of the
screen. This does not indicate a malfunction.

≥ In Cue and Review playback, noise bars and distortions

may occur on the screen. However, this is not a
malfunction.

¡ During cue, review, still or slow playback, the picture may

not be in colour. Alternatively, the top of the TV screen may
be distorted.

≥ 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 unstable.
However, these are not malfunctions.

≥ When playing back a tape which was recorded on another

VCR, it may be necessary to adjust tracking control. In
some cases the picture quality may still be inferior. This is
due to format constraints.

≥ Depending on the TV set used, the playback picture may

roll up or down during special playback (Pause, Cue,
Review, or Slow playback mode). However, this is not an
indication of a malfunction.

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 I.

VCR-off Playback

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

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, an 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 4.

To Play back in the Desired Picture Quality
(Picture Mode)

This function reproduces optimum playback picture from
various kind of recorded tapes and contents.

Press the PICTURE MODE button J and select the
corresponding Picture Mode as follows.

Example:

Mode Characteristic Example for Purpose

STANDARD Normal TV Programme recorded

DYNAMIC Clear & Vivid Scenery, Sports

SOFT Mild Rental soft tape

CARTOON Delicate Cartoon

≥ Pressing the PICTURE MODE button J once makes the

On Screen Display appear; after that, pressing it repeatedly
changes the indication in the following order:

STANDARD
(Initial Setting)

CARTOON

DYNAMIC

SOFT

Basic Operations

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Manual Recording

REMAIN

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 R to “VCR”.
≥ Press the VCR/TV button B to select the VCR mode. (For

NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM and NV-SJ208AMJ)

Operations

1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure

prevention tab.

≥ If it has already been inserted, press the POWER

button 1 to turn the VCR on.

2 Select the TV station using the

Channel button P.

≥ It is also possible to select by

pressing the Numeric buttons 2.

VCR display

3 Press the REC (REC/OTR) button

K (^) to start recording.

REC

To View One TV Programme while
Recording Another TV Programme

After pressing the REC button K to start recording, select on
your TV the programme position of the TV programme that
you want to view.
≥ Press the VCR/TV button B to select the VCR mode. (For

NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM and NV-SJ208AMJ)

To Display the Approximate Remaining
Tape Time

The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR display.
1 Select “TAPE SELECT” from the on screen display and

select the corresponding video cassette tape length.
See page 15.

2 Press the DISPLAY button N repeatedly until the

Remaining Tape Time appears on the VCR display.

≥ Pressing the DISPLAY button N once makes the VCR

display appear; after that, pressing it repeatedly
changes the indication in the following order:

4 Press the Stop button 9 to stop recording.

To Select the Desired Tape Speed

Press the SPEED button E before recording.
≥ SP provides standard recording time,

optimum picture and sound quality.
LP provides doubled recording time with
slightly reduced picture and sound quality.
EP provides tripled recording time with
slightly reduced picture and sound quality.
When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the
monaural sound may be unstable.

When you start the recording the EP mode, “EP” indication on
the VCR display flashes for about 8 seconds.

EP mode means Super Long Play (SLP).

To Pause Recording

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

REC

SP

Clock Counter

Remaining Tape Time

For certain cassettes, the remaining tape time may not be
displayed correctly.

Notes:

≥ When playing back a cassette recorded in the LP or EP

mode, some picture and sound 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.

≥ The tape recorded in the EP mode on this VCR cannot be

played back on the other VCR without EP mode function.

≥ On the other VCR (even with EP mode function), when you

play back the tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture
and the sound may be distorted. However, this is not a
malfunction.

≥ When a video cassette with a broken off erasure prevention

tab is inserted, the “1” indication will flash to indicate that
recording is not possible even if the REC (REC/OTR) button
K (^) is pressed.

≥ Make sure that the system is set properly. See page 17.

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To Immediately Record the

To Select the Recording
Same Scenes of Programme
That You Are Viewing on the TV
(Direct Recording)

This function allows you to immediately start recording the
same scenes of programme that you are viewing on the TV.

Conditions for correct operation of the Direct TV Recording
function:

≥ Set “DIRECT REC” to “ON”. (See page 16.)
≥ The VCR must be connected to the TV’s Audio/Video output

socket via Audio/Video cable as shown.

AUDIO IN b / VIDEO IN _

IN

IN (AV1)

OUT

RF

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

Audio/Video Output Sockets of TV

To Perform Direct Recording:
1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention

tab.

2 Press the DIRECT REC button 6.

≥ Recording the scenes of the programme that you are

viewing on the TV starts.

≥ In some cases, it may not be possible to change the

programme position on the TV during Direct
Recording.

When viewing or displaying the programme from
your TV:

≥ Do not press the AV button 3, Numeric buttons 2

or Channel button P during Direct Recording,
otherwise the recording may not be performed
correctly.

Duration and Perform Timer

Recording

(OTR Recording)

OTR means One-Touch Recording and is called this way,

because you can start recording and select the recording

duration by repeatedly pressing a single button. This is very

convenient, for example when you want to start recording

immediately but need to go out or want to go to bed.

After the selected recording duration has elapsed, recording

stops and the VCR automatically switches off.

To Perform OTR Recording:

1 Display the VCR picture on the TV.

2 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention

tab.

3 Press the Channel button P to select the programme

position on which the TV programme to be recorded will
be broadcast.

4 Press the REC/OTR button ^ to start recording.

5 Press the REC/OTR button ^ repeatedly to select the

desired recording duration.
≥ Every time you press this button, the recording

duration indicated in the VCR display changes in the
following order.

≥ For example, if you select “30”, the VCR records a

programme from that moment on for 30 minutes.

Counter display
(normal recording mode)

240
(min.)

180
(min.)

30
(min.)

To Stop the OTR Recording Before the End:

Press the Stop button 9.

Notes:

≥ The OTR function works during normal recording.

≥ When the tape reaches its end during OTR, the VCR will

turn itself off.

60
(min.)

120
(min.)

Basic Operations

When viewing or displaying the programme from
your VCR:

≥ It is possible to select and view any other TV

programme from your TV while the Direct Recording
continues.
After pressing the DIRECT REC button 6 to start
recording, select on your TV the programme position
of the TV programme that you want to view.

3 Press the Stop button 9 to stop recording.

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Timer Recording

4-Key Programming

Up to 8 timer programmes, including weekly and daily
programmes, can be recorded up to one month in advance by
setting the timer.

Preparations

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

selected.

≥ Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention

tab.

≥ Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not

been set, refer to page 13.

≥ Make sure that the system is set properly. See page 17.
≥ Press the VCR/TV button B to select the VCR mode. (For

NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM and NV-SJ208AMJ)

Example:

Programme position (channel); 2
Date; 27 October
Starting time; 20:02
Ending time; 21:30
Tape speed; LP
(Present date; 16 October)

Operations

1 Press the PROG./CHECK

button < to display the
menu for timer programme
on the TV screen.

On Screen Display

TIMER PROGRAMME

CH––DATE ON OFF

––:–– ––: ––––––

END

: TIMER REC

CHECK

: PROG/CHECK

SP

2 Press the CH button : to select the programme

position of the desired TV station.

≥ Every time you select the programme position, the

background changes.

4 Press the ON button G to set the starting time.

≥ When it is kept pressed, the indication changes

in 30 minute intervals.

TIMER PROGRAMME

CH

DATE ON OFF

2

END
CHECK

20:02 ––: ––27TH

: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK

SP

5 Press the OFF button F

to set the ending time.

TIMER PROGRAMME

CH

DATE ON OFF

2

20:02 ––: ––27TH

END
CHECK

CH
2

END
CHECK

SP

: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK

TIMER PROGRAMME

DATE ON OFF

20:02 21:3027TH

: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK

SP

6 Press the SPEED button E to set the desired

tape speed.

≥ SP provides standard

recording time, optimum

TIMER PROGRAMME

CH

DATE ON OFF

2

20:02 21:3027TH

LP

picture and sound quality.

END

LP provides double recording
time with slightly reduced

CHECK

: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK

picture and sound quality.
EP provides triple recording time with slightly
reduced picture and sound quality.
Regarding the “A” indication, refer to page 23.
When you play back a tape recorded in the EP
mode, the monaural sound may be unstable.

7 Press the TIMER REC button D to switch the VCR

over to the timer recording standby mode.

≥ The “PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE.” message

appears.

≥ The VCR will be set to the timer recording stanby

mode after about 1 minute if the TIMER REC
button D is not pressed.

TIMER PROGRAMME

CH

DATE ON OFF

2

––:–– ––: ––––––

END
CHECK

: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK

SP

TIMER PROGRAMME

CH

DATE ON OFF

2

––:–– ––: ––––––

END
CHECK

: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK

≥ The next item will flash after about 2 seconds.

3 Press the DATE button ; to set the date on

which the TV programme will be broadcast.

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TIMER PROGRAMME

CH

DATE ON OFF

2

END
CHECK

––:–– ––: ––27TH

: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK

SP

TIMER PROGRAMME

CH

DATE ON OFF

2

END
CHECK

––:–– ––: ––27TH

: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK

SP

To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby

Mode

When you want to use the VCR for playback, normal

recording or some other operation before the programmed

timer recording will be performed, you can temporarily

suspend the timer recording standby mode by pressing the

TIMER REC button D so that the “Á” indication on the VCR

display disappears.

However, after you have finished using the VCR, be sure to

SP

reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing the

TIMER REC button D again otherwise the programmed timer

recording will not be performed.

Weekly Timer Recording

CH
2

DATE ON OFF

A

20:02 21:3027TH

END
CHECK

: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK

TIMER PROGRAMME

SP

A

LP EP

SP

A

EP

In step 3 of 4-Key Programming, select the desired day by
pressing the DATE s button ;.
For example, SU (Sunday)

TIMER PROGRAMME

CH

DATE ON OFF

2

––:–– ––: ––SU

END
CHECK

(SU=Sunday, MO=Monday, TU=Tuesday, WE=Wednesday,
TH=Thursday, FR=Friday, SA=Saturday)

: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK

SP

Programming a Timer Recording of a TV

Programme Until its End

(Tape Speed Auto Change Function )

If the VCR determines that the remaining tape time is

insufficient to record the programme to its end during a timer

recording performed in the SP mode, this function

automatically changes the tape speed to ensure that the

whole programme will be recorded.

The tape speed will change as follows.

PAL system: SP ) LP
NTSC system: SP ) EP
¡ This function cannot change the recording speed to the

EP mode for PAL system.

Daily Timer Recording

For this timer function, several groups of days can be
selected.

A Daily recording from Monday to Friday (MO–FR)
B Daily recording from Monday to Saturday (MO–SA)
C Daily recording from Sunday to Saturday (SU–SA)

In step 3 of 4-Key Programming, select the desired days by
pressing the DATE s button ;.
For example, C

TIMER PROGRAMME

CH

DATE ON OFF

2

END
CHECK

––:–– ––: ––SU-SA

: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK

SP

Timer Recording from an External Signal
Source

If timer recording is performed by a unit connected to the
Audio/Video input sockets, select the AV indicator in step 2 of

4-Key Programming for the programme position.

TIMER PROGRAMME

CHAVDATE ON OFF

––:–– ––: ––––––

END
CHECK

¡ If the “DIRECT REC” is set “ON”, AV is skipped

: TIMER REC
: PROG/CHECK

SP

Depending on the remaining tape length, recording may be

performed in the LP (EP) mode from the start. However, if the

remaining tape time is still not sufficient in this case, the

programme cannot be recorded to the end.

Example of PAL system (Remaining Tape Time 60 min.):

End of Tape

30 min.

30 min.

Video
Tape

Timer
Programming

1st Programme

(30 min.)

30 min. Recording

by SP mode

15 min. Recording

by SP mode

30min. Recording

2nd Programme

by LP mode

(45 min.)

3rd Programme will
not be recorded.

¡ The tape length must be set correctly. (See page 15.)

¡ Some tapes may not work correctly.

¡ If the recording speed changes from SP to LP during a

timer recording, some brief picture distortion occurs at that
point.

Setting other Programmes in Succession

Repeat steps 1–7 of 4-Key Programming.

To Activate the Tape Speed Auto Change Function:

Press the SPEED button E to select “A”.

¡ Every time you press the SPEED button E, the indication

changes in the following order:

Advanced Operations

PAL system:

NTSC system:

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Checking a Timer Programme

¡ The VCR must be turned on, or in timer recording standby

mode.

¡ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is

selected.

1 Press the PROG./CHECK button < twice.

2 Press the MENU button V to

exit the On Screen Display.

On Screen Display

CH D ATE O N OFF

2 27TH 20:02 21:30 SP

1

1 SU-SA10:30 11:00 LP

2

14 SU 15:00 16:00 SP

3

5 19WE 22:15 23:30 LP

4

AV 28FR 20:02 21:30 SP

5

4 30SU 19:10 19:55 SP

6

–– –––– ––:–– ––:––

7

–– –––– ––:–– ––:––

8

END :MENU

Cancelling a Timer Programme

¡ The VCR must be turned on, or in timer recording standby

mode.

¡ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is

selected.

1 Press the PROG./CHECK button <

twice.

2 Press the PROG./CHECK button <

repeatedly until the desired timer
programme number flashes on and
off.

CH D ATE O N OFF

2 27TH 20:02 21:30 SP

1

1 SU-SA10:30 11:00 LP

2

14 SU 15:00 16:00 SP

3

5 19WE 22:15 23:30 LP

4

AV 28FR 20:02 21:30 SP

5

4 30SU 19:10 19:55 SP

6

–– –––– ––:–– ––:––

7

–– –––– ––:–– ––:––

8

CH D ATE O N OFF

2 27TH 20:02 21:30 SP

1

1 SU-SA10:30 11:00 LP

2

14 SU 15:00 16:00 SP

3

5 19WE 22:15 23:30 LP

4

AV 28FR 20:02 21:30 SP

5

4 30SU 19:10 19:55 SP

6

–– –––– ––:–– ––:––

7

–– –––– ––:–– ––:––

8

END :MENU

END :MENU

3 Press the CANCEL button A.

CH D ATE O N OFF

2 27TH 20:02 21:30 SP

1

1 SU-SA10:30 11:00 LP

4 Press the MENU button V to

exit the On Screen Display.

2

14 SU 15:00 16:00 SP

3

–– –––– ––:–– ––:––

4

AV 28FR 20:02 21:30 SP

5

4 30SU 19:10 19:55 SP

6

–– –––– ––:–– ––:––

7

–– –––– ––:–– ––:––

8

END :MENU

Note:

¡ If timer recording is not completed (due to insufficient tape

or cancellation by the user), the programmed timer
recording data will be cancelled from the memory by
4 A.M two days later.
However, if the timer recording function is activated at that
time, the programmed timer recording data will not be
cancelled.

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DD

INTRO-JET SCAN

Search Functions

To Find the Beginning of Each
Recording
(VHS Index Search System)

This VCR automatically records special index signals on the
tape every time a recording is started. The Index search
function makes use of these index signals to let you find the
beginning of a desired programme quickly and easily.

Index signals are automatically recorded in the following
cases:
≥ When you start a recording by pressing the REC button K,

REC/OTR button ^, or DIRECT REC button 6.

≥ When a timer recording starts.
≥ When you press the REC button K on the remote control

during recording.

Conditions for correct operation of the Index search function:
≥ The VCR must be in the stop mode or in the playback

mode.

≥ Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least

5 minutes long.

Preparations

≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV.
≥ Insert a recorded video cassette.

Operation
1 Press the INDEX button L (that corresponds to the

direction from the current tape position in which the
desired programme is located on the tape) to start the
index search. For example,
if you want to search for the
2nd recorded programme in
forward direction, press the INDEX ; button L twice.
≥ The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape and

searches for the specified index signal (the beginning
of the desired recorded programme).
When it has been found, playback starts automatically.

To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop Playback:

Press the Stop button 9.

Searching while Checking the

Video Cassette Contents

(Intro-Jet Scan)

This VCR automatically records special index signals on the

tape every time a recording starts. The Intro-Jet Scan function

makes use of these index signals to play back the beginning

of each programme recorded on the cassette one after

another at high speed. This lets you quickly and easily check

the contents of a cassette and find a desired programme.

Index signals are automatically recorded in the following

cases:

≥ When you start a recording by pressing the REC button K,

REC/OTR button ^, or DIRECT REC button 6.

≥ When a timer recording starts.

≥ When you press the REC button K on the remote control

during recording.

Conditions for correct operation of the Intro-Jet Scan function:

≥ VCR must be switched on, be in the playback mode or be in

the standby mode.

≥ Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least

15 minutes long.

Preparations

≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV.

≥ Insert a recorded video cassette.

≥ Press the VCR/TV button B to select the VCR mode. (For

NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM and NV-SJ208AMJ)

Operations

1 Press the SEARCH button 4 to start the Intro-Jet Scan.

≥ After rewinding the tape to the beginning, the VCR

plays it back at high speed for approximately
10 seconds. It then fast-forwards the tape to the next
tape position marked by an index signal (beginning of
a programme), and every time an index signal is
found, the VCR switches over to high-speed playback
(Cue) for about 10 seconds.

Notes:

≥ Searching in either direction is possible up to the 20th index

signal.

≥ If you press either of the INDEX button L too many times,

simply press the other INDEX button L (indicating the
opposite direction) to correct it. In this way, you can reduce
the displayed figure down to 1.

≥ The figure on the VCR display decreases by 1 every time

an index signal is located.

2 When you have found the programme that you want to

view, press the Play button I to start normal playback.

To Cancel the Intro-Jet Scan or to Stop Playback:

Press the Stop button 9.

Advanced Operations

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Editing

Assembly Editing

This function can be used to make up an edited tape from
other recordings or video sources.
A new scene can be added to the end of previous one.

Recording VCR

AUDIO IN b / VIDEO IN _

IN

IN (AV1)

OUT

RF

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

Other VCR or
Video movie camera

Preparations

¡ Connect a video movie camera or another VCR to this VCR

as shown.

≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV.
¡ Insert the cassette on which the copying is to be performed,

and make sure that its erasure prevention tab is not broken
out.

≥ Make sure that the system is set properly. See page 17.
¡ Select the audio source required by pressing the INPUT

SELECT button Q to set AV.

Operations

1 Press the Play button I to start playback.

2 At the point where you want to join a new scene, press

the Pause/Slow button 7 to put it in the still playback
mode.

3 Press the REC button K to put it in the recording pause

mode.

4 Start playback on the source unit and search for the

point from which you want to record (copy) onto this
VCR.

5 When that point is reached, press the Pause/Slow button

7 again to start recording the new picture and sound
from the playback unit.

6 To record (copy) additional scenes, press the Pause/

Slow button 7 to put this VCR in the recording pause
mode and then perform above steps 4 and 5 again.

7 At the point where you want to stop recording, press the

Stop button 9 to finish recording.

Notes:

≥ If you leave the VCR in the recording pause mode for more

than 5 minutes in step 3 or 6, the VCR automatically
switches over to the stop mode to protect the video heads.

¡ If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, set to “OFF” and

disconnect Audio/Video cable from TV.

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Before Requesting Service

Before requesting service, check the following points again.

Message of On Screen Display

On screen display
messages are displayed.

The error message is indicated in brackets [ ].
[PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.]

‘ REC/OTR button ^ (REC button K), TIMER REC

button D or DIRECT REC button 6 has been
pressed without a video cassette inserted.
Insert a video cassette.

[PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.]

‘ “TUNER PRESET” has been selected during playback.

Stop the tape.

[PLEASE SET THE CLOCK.]

‘ TIMER REC button D or PROG./CHECK button <

has been pressed when the clock is not set.
Set the clock.

The VCR will not operate correctly

The symptom description is indicated in quotations “ ”.

“The VCR display is not illuminated.”

‘ The mains lead has not been connected.

Connect the mains lead to the mains supply.

‘ Power save setting is “ON”. Set “POWER SAVE” to

“OFF”.

See page 16.

“The VCR display is illuminated but the VCR will not operate.”

‘ The VCR is in the timer mode.

Press the TIMER REC button D to operate the VCR
manually.

‘ Safety devices are operating.

Disconnect the mains lead and wait for 1 minute.
Reconnect the mains supply and check functions.

‘ Dew may have formed.

Do not operate the VCR for 1 hour.

“An unknown language appears on the TV screen.”

‘ The language setting has been set to an unknown

language.
Select the desired language. See page 13.

[PLEASE USE A CASSETTE WITH TAB.]

‘ REC/OTR button ^ (REC button K), TIMER REC

button D or DIRECT REC button 6 has been pressed
without a video cassette with an intact erasure
prevention tab.
Use a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention
tab.

[NO TIMER RECORDING HAS BEEN SET.]

‘ TIMER REC button D has been pressed with no timer

programmes.
Set timer recording.

[VCR IS IN THE TIMER STANDBY MODE.]

‘ POWER button 1 has been pressed during the timer

standby mode.
Press the TIMER REC button D to release the VCR
from the timer standby mode.

[DEW FORMED IN THE VCR.] (For NV-SJ200BD)

‘ Dew has formed.

Wait until the message disappears.

Playback will not operate correctly

The symptom description is indicated in quotation “ ”.

“The picture is noisy or is not in color.

Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.”

‘ Tracking is not correct.

Adjust the tracking. See page 28.

‘ The TV has not been tuned to the VCR.

Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 8.

‘ The video heads are clogged or worn.

Consult your dealer for further advice.

‘ The playback picture is distorted when using an E300

type video cassette that was recorded in the LP or EP
mode.
We recommend that you use video cassettes other
than type E300.

‘ The playback picture is distorted when you record the

tape in the EP mode using MESECAM system.
However, this is not a malfunction.
We recommend PAL system for recording in the EP
mode.

Helpful Hints

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Recording will not operate correctly

The symptom description is indicated in quotations “ ”.

“The 1 indication flashes whenever recording is attempted.”

‘ The erasure prevention tab on the video cassette has

been broken off.
Use a tape with an intact erasure prevention tab, or
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape, if the original
recording is no longer required.

“The picture is recorded with noise or a blank screen.”

‘ The aerial or aerial cable is defective.

Check the aerial connection to the VCR. See page 7.
Check your normal TV picture. If there is no picture,
check your aerial.

‘ The VCR is not correctly tuned.

Retune the VCR. See pages 9–11.

‘ AV has been selected.

Select the required TV programme.

Adjusting the Playback Picture

Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts
the playback picture for optimum quality. However, in some
cases it may be necessary to adjust it manually.

If the Picture Contains Noise Bars and It Is Not Clear
to See (Tracking adjustment):

If noise bars appear during normal playback, slow
playback or still playback, follow the operations below.

During normal or slow playback,
press the Channel button P I (j) or

J (i) until the bars noise disappear.
≥ If the noise bars appear during

still playback, switch the VCR over
to the slow playback mode and
then adjust the tracking as
explained above.

TV screen

Playback picture
containing noise bars

“Timer recording cannot be performed.”

‘ The clock or calendar has been incorrectly set.

Check the clock and calendar. Set them to the present
time. (Note that this is a 24-hour clock.)
See page 13.

‘ The recording starting or ending time setting is

incorrect.
Set the recording starting and ending time correctly.

‘ The VCR has not been set for timer recording.

Press the TIMER REC button D after programming for
timer recording.

“AV external recordings cannot be made.”

‘ AV has not been selected.

Select AV by pressing the INPUT SELECT button Q.

‘ External AV connections are incorrect.

Check that the connections for external video and
audio sources are correct. See page 26.

‘ AV has not been selected.

“DIRECT REC” can be set to “ON”.
Set “DIRECT REC” to “OFF”.
See page 16.

The remote control will not operate correctly

To Return to Auto Tracking:

Press the Channel buttons P I (j) and J (i)
simultaneously.

If the Still Picture Scrolls Up or Down
(V-Lock Adjustment):

If the still picture scrolls up or down, perform the following
operation.

During still playback, keep the Channel button P I (j)
or J (i) pressed until the picture stops scrolling.

Precautions:

≥ With certain TV models and tapes, it may not be

possible to adjust the tracking.

≥ If you play back a cassette that was recorded on

another VCR, the picture quality may be inferior and it
may be necessary to adjust the tracking. Also, on some
TVs, the picture may scroll up and down in the special
playback functions.
However, these are not malfunctions.

The symptom description is indicated in quotation “ ”.

“The remote control does not operate correctly.”

‘ The remote control transmitter beam is not reaching

the VCR.

Ensure that the remote control is being pointed at the

VCR and that the transmitter beam is not obstructed.

‘ The distance is too far.

Use the remote control within 7 m of the VCR.

‘ The batteries are exhausted.

Replace the batteries. Note the precautions for

replacement on page 5.

‘ The batteries are incorrectly fitted with (+/-)

reversed.

Fit the batteries correctly as shown on page 5.

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Usage Precautions

Please read these precautions before you operate this VCR.

Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature

If the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place,
dew may form on the tape and inside the VCR.

(For NV-SJ200BD)
In this case, the “8” dew indicator will flash on and off and the
VCR 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 Ventilation Holes

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

Avoid High Temperature

Keep the VCR away from extreme heat sources such as
direct sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles.

Avoid Magnets or Magnetized objects

Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR as
it will adversely affect its performance of the VCR.
Keep the VCR away from other equipments as much as
possible when using it, avoid any adverse effect on
performance for both the VCR and the equipment.

Do Not Place Fingers or Other Objects Inside

Do not attempt to disassemble the VCR. Touching internal
parts of this VCR is dangerous, and may cause it serious
damage. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

If Dew Forms in the VCR

Dew may form in the VCR if:

≥ The VCR is in a room where the heater has just been

turned on.

≥ The VCR is in a room with steam or high humidity.
≥ 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.

(For NV-SJ200BD)

When dew forms in the VCR, the “8” dew indicator on the
display flashes on and off and all the function buttons are
made non-operational to protect the tape and the video
head. When the dew indicator flashes, wait until this
indicator disappears.
≥ If dew forms inside the VCR while the VCR is off, it will

turn on automatically and the dew indicator will flash on
and off. As soon as the dew disappears, the VCR will turn
itself off again.

(Except NV-SJ200BD)

Note:

≥ Do not operate the VCR for at least 1 hour if any of the

above condition occur.
This VCR does not incorporate a dew sensor.

Dirt on the video heads

If the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be recorded or
played back clearly.
(See the following conditions.)

Normal picture

Small amount
of dirt

Large amount
of dirt

Avoid Water

Keep the VCR away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If
liquids are spilled into the VCR, serious damage could occur.
If you spill any liquid into the VCR, consult qualified service
personnel.

Lightning

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

Cleaning the VCR

Wipe the VCR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid
or other chemicals. Do not use compressed air to remove any
dust.

Stacking

Place the VCR in a horizontal position, and do not place
anything heavy on it.

If this happens, insert and eject a cassette 5–10 times
successively to remove the dirt from the video heads.
If the problem still persists after performing above, contact a
service personnel to request assistance.

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Specifications

NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM/BD
NV-SJ205AM/AMC/AMM/EU/AU
NV-SJ208AMJ

Power Source: 110–240 V AC 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 16 W

Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
Video Heads: 2 heads
Tape Speed: PAL SP; 23.39 mm/s LP; 11.7 mm/s EP; 7.8mm/s

NTSC SP; 33.3 mm/s EP; 11.1 mm/s

Tape Format: VHS tape
Record/Playback Time: PAL SP; 240 min with NV-E240

PAL LP; 480 min with NV-E240
PAL EP; 720 min with NV-E240

FF/REW Time: approx. 60 s with NV-E180

VIDEO

Television System: CCIR; 625 lines, 50 fields, PAL colour signal

EIA; 525 lines, 60 fields, NTSC colour signal

Modulation System: Luminance; FM azimuth recording

Colour signal; converted subcarrier phase shift recording

Input Level: VIDEO IN (PHONO); 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, terminated
Output Level: VIDEO OUT (PHONO); 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, terminated

RF Modulated;
VHF channel E3 or E4 (NV-SJ200AM/AMC/AMM and NV-SJ208AMJ), 75 ohm
UHF channel E21-E69 (NV-SJ200BD and NV-SJ205 series), 75 ohm

AUDIO

Input Level: AUDIO IN (PHONO); s6 dBV, more than 47 kohm
Output Level: AUDIO OUT (PHONO); s6 dBV, less than 1 kohm
Audio Track: 1 track (Normal-mono only)

Video Horizontal Resolution: Colour; more than 240 lines (SP)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Video; more than 43 dB (SP)

Audio; more than 43 dB (SP)

Audio Frequency Response: 80 Hz–8 kHz/SP
Operating Temperature: 5uC–40uC
Operating Humidity: 35%–80%
Weight: 3.5 kg
Dimensions: 430 (W)a87 (H)a283 (D) mm
Standard Accessories: 1 pc. RF Coaxial cable

1 pc. Remote Control
2 pcs. R6 size batteries
1 pc. AC mains lead (NV-SJ208AMJ only)

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

M

Printed in Japan

D

F0700Fa0( 5000 A)

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan