Video Cassette Recorder
NV-SJ200 Series
NV-SJ205 Series
NV-SJ208AMJ
Operating Instructions
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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
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.
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AUTO TUNING
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Plug in Auto Tuning is completed
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.)
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Positions of Controls and Components
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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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.
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Positions of Controls and Components ............................ |
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Introduction to Controls and Components ........................ |
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Preparing the Remote Control ............................................ |
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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
ªDO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.
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 button 1 to switch the VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains.
Setting Up |
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Setting the Remote Control to OperateYour TV ................ |
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Connections ......................................................................... |
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Tuning the TV toYour VCR ................................................... |
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Storing TV Broadcasts inYour VCR .................................... |
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Language Setting of the On Screen Display ................... |
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Setting the Clock ofYour VCR ........................................... |
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Settings Using the On Screen Display ............................. |
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≥ Option Setting ............................................................... |
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Setting the System............................................................. |
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Basic Operations |
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Playback.............................................................................. |
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Manual Recording .............................................................. |
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Timer Recording ................................................................ |
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Search Functions ............................................................... |
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≥ To Find the Beginning of Each Recording |
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≥ Searching while Checking the Video Cassette |
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Contents (Intro-Jet Scan) .............................................. |
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Editing ................................................................................. |
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Helpful Hints |
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≥ Adjusting the Playback Picture ..................................... |
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Usage Precautions............................................................. |
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Specifications..................................................... |
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Introduction to Controls |
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Preparing the Remote |
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VCR Operation
When you want to operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV switch R to “VCR”.
2Numeric buttons
To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR. Example:
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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.
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M No function
S Infra-red transmitter
WChild 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:
1Hold 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
Inserting Remote Control Batteries
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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.
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.
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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”.
1POWER 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
2Numeric buttons
To select the programme positions (1–99) on the TV.
3AV button
To select the desired AV input on the TV.
OVOLUME button
To adjust the volume of the TV.
PChannel button
To select the desired programme position (TV station) on the TV.
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Connections
This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an aerial, TV, etc.
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Connections to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets
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Setting Up
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Tuning the TV to Your VCR
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
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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
1Hold 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
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RFRFSELECTSELECT 
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RF SELECT:
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After Plug in Auto Tuning
2Enter 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)
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≥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.
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3Press the MENU button V to finish the setting mode.
4Retune your TV to the new RF channel for the VCR.
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≥Even if the RF output channel has been changed, it is not necessary to perform Auto Tuning.
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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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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:
1Press the EJECT button Y and remove the video cassette.
2Keep the Channel button P on the VCR pressed 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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3Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.
4Turn 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:
1Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.
2Turn off the VCR and then turn it on. ≥ Auto Tuning commences.
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.
≥Turn 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
1Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on the TV screen.
2Press the Cursor buttons (34) T to select “TUNER PRESET” then press ENTER button U.
3Press the Cursor buttons (34) T to select “AUTO TUNE” then press the Cursor buttons (2 1) T to start the Auto Tuning.
≥When Auto Tuning is completed, the On Screen Display disappears and programme position 1 is selected.
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Z1–Z35 |
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C13–C57 |
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K |
EAST EUROPE |
R1–R12 |
44–470MHz |
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E21–E69 |
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Hong Kong |
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Special |
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I |
Administrative |
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– |
– |
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E21–E69 |
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Region of China, |
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UK (I) |
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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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