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.

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END: MENU

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Plug in Auto
Tuning is
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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

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ª DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.

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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

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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

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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.

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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 `

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Tuning the TV to Your VCR

Panasonic VCR

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RF SELECT:

Panasonic VCR

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RF SELECT:

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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.

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CH 22 SEARCH
END: MENU

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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.

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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.

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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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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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