Panasonic NV-SJ260 User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-SJ260 Series

Operating Instructions

VQT8511

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.

Contents

Before Use

Controls and Components ................................................ 03

Preparing the Remote Control .......................................... 04

Warning and Important Information ................................. 05

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV............. 06

Connecting and Setting Up

Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with

the Q Link Function ........................................................ 08

Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped

with the Q Link Function ............................................... 10

Playback

Playback ............................................................................. 13

Recording

Recording ........................................................................... 15

≥ To Immediately Record the Same TV Programme That

You Are Viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording) ....... 15

≥ To Select the Recording Duration and

Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording) ................. 16

≥ Linked Timer Recordings with a Digital Receiver ......... 16

Advanced Operations

Search Functions ............................................................... 21

≥ To Quickly Find the Beginning of a Desired

Programme (VISSlVHS Index Search System) .......... 21

≥ To Search for a Desired Programme While Checking

the Recorded Contents on a Cassette

(Intro-Jet Scan) ............................................................. 21

Editing ................................................................................. 22

≥ Assemble Editing .......................................................... 22

Connecting the VCR to a Decoder ................................... 22

Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital

Receiver .......................................................................... 23

Various Settings

Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in

Your Area to the Programme Positions

(Manual Tuning) .............................................................. 24

Restarting the Auto Setup or Downlad/

Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition ............. 27

Setting the VCR’s Clock .................................................... 28

Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) ............. 29

≥ Settings for the Main Menu Item “Display” .................... 29

≥ Settings for the Main Menu Item “Functions” ................ 30

≥ Language Setting .......................................................... 31

≥ Country Setting ............................................................. 31

Timer Recording

Timer Recording ................................................................ 17

≥ To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD) ...... 17

≥ To Programme with the ShowView Function ................ 18

Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions ..... 19

≥ To select a Timer-Recorded Programme from the List

and Quickly Locate Its Beginning for Automatic

Playback (Programme List Search) .............................. 20

Helpful Hints

Glossary .............................................................................. 32

Before Requesting Service ............................................... 34

≥ Adjusting the Playback Picture ..................................... 36

Cautions .............................................................................. 37

Specifications ...................................................... Back cover

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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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°°See page 6. (TV Operation)

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Preparing the Remote Control

VCR Operation

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

°2 Numeric buttons

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

Example:009:

To enter a ShowView number.
To enter numbers for various settings.
≥ It is not possible to select the satellite programme

position even if you press the Numeric button “SAT 0”
2 on this VCR.

°= Tape Counter 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 button

This button does not operate on this VCR.

°@ STILL ALBUM button

This button does not operate on this VCR.

°A VCR 1/2 switch

Set to the “VCR 2” position when using two Panasonic
VCRs. (See page 31.)

°E SP/LP button

This button does not operate on this VCR.

°P Infra-red transmitter

°U 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 OK and the OFF (i) buttons U

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.

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

simultaneously until the “!" hold” indication
disappears.
≥ If you disconnect the power cable, the Child Lock

function is automatically cancelled after the power
backup time of approximately 60 minutes has
elapsed.

≥ If you cannot cancel the Child Lock function, press

the EXIT button R and perform the operation step 1.

°[ Cassette compartment

19:

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1

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Inserting Remote Control
Batteries

1

2

-

+

3

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.

1 Slide off the battery cover.

2 Insert the batteries with the

polarity (+ and -) correctly
aligned.

+

3 Replace the battery cover.

WrongCorrect

°\ Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window

°^ VCR display

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Warning and Important Information

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

ª DO 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.

Before Use

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 not be reproduced in normal colour.

3. When cassettes recorded on a SECAM VCR or SECAM
pre-recorded cassettes are played back on this VCR, the
picture may be 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 VCR-ON/OFF 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.

S

HOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The S
under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

HOWVIEW system is manufactured

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Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV

This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of most
brands using the remote control supplied with this VCR.
≥ Some TV models cannot be operated with this remote

control.

1

Set the VCR/TV switch O to “TV”.

2 Look up your TV’s manufacturer in the list of TVs

compatible with the VCR’s remote control on the next
page.

3 While keeping the TV-ON/OFF button 1 pressed, use

the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the manufacturer’s code.
If there is more than one code listed for that
manufacturer, try the first code.
Be sure to enter the code in two digits.
Example: 01

4 Check whether you can operate the TV correctly with the

VCR’s remote control.

If the TV cannot be operated properly:

In step 3, enter the other code listed for that manufacturer
and repeat step 4.

TV Operation

The explanations below show you what functions individual
buttons have when the VCR/TV switch O is set to “TV”.

The 3 Methods for Switching
to the AV Input on Your Panasonic TV

Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods for
switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform
the operations steps listed for the switching methods A, B and
C below to determine which one your Panasonic TV uses.

A 1 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “TV”.

2 Press the AV button 3 to switch to the AV Input.

Each press of the AV button 3 switches between
“TV reception” and “AV Input(s)”.

B 1 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “TV”.

2 Press the AV button 3.

Colour bars for selecting the AV Input appear on
the TV screen.

3 Follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen

to select the desired AV Input from the displayed
colour bars for the AV Input by pressing the
corresponding colour button J (red) :, DATEi
(green) ;, ONi (yellow) G or OFFi (blue) F on
the remote control.

C 1 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “TV”.

°°1 TV-ON/OFF 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 N

°°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.

°°N Channel button

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

°°V Teletext buttons

If your TV is equipped for Teletext reception, you can use
these buttons to change the teletext information
displayed on the screen and select desired information.
For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions.

2 Press the AV button 3.

The last previously selected AV Input indication
appears on the TV screen. The indications for
selecting another AV Input also appear,
but they disappear a few seconds later.

3 Before the indications for selecting another AV

Input disappear, press the I button :, DATEj
button ;, ONj button G or OFFj button F to
select the desired AV input.
With the following four buttons, you can move and
select as follows:
I :: Move left
DATEj ;: Move down
ONj G: Move up
OFFj F: Move right

°°W TV ASPECT button

To switch the screen format between the wide-screen
and other formats.

°°X VOLUME button

To adjust the volume of the TV.

°°Y TV/TEXT button

To switch between normal TV mode and teletext mode.

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List of TVs Compatible
with the VCR’s Remote Control

Manufacturer Code

Panasonic 01–04

AIWA 35

AKAI 27, 30

BLAUPUNKT 09

BRANDT 10, 15

BUSH 05, 06

CURTIS 31

DESMET 05, 31, 33

DUAL 05, 06

ELEMIS 31

FERGUSON 10

GOLDSTAR/LG 31

GOODMANS 05, 06, 31

GRUNDIG 09

HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42
INNO HIT 34
IRRADIO 30

ITT 25

JVC 17, 39

LOEWE 07

METZ 28, 31

MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20

MIVAR 24

NEC 36

NOKIA 25–27

NORDMENDE 10

ORION 37

PHILIPS 05, 06

PHONOLA 31, 33

PIONEER 38

PYE 05, 06

RADIOLA 05, 06

SABA 10

SALORA 26

SAMSUNG 31, 32

SANSUI 05, 31, 33

SANYO 21

SBR 06

SCHNEIDER 05, 06, 29, 30, 31

SELECO 06, 25

SHARP 18

Manufacturer Code

SIEMENS 09

SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33

SONY 08

TELEFUNKEN 10–14

THOMSON 10, 15

TOSHIBA 16

WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 05, 06

Before Use

7

Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with the
Q Link Function

Connections and preparations for a TV equipped with the “Q Link”°1 function and equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket.
For the connections and preparations for a TV
“SMARTLINK”°

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function and with a 21-pin Scart socket, also read from this page.

For details about the connections, also read TV’s operating instructions.

Be sure to keep both the TV and VCR switched off until all connections have been made.
For your safety, be sure not to connect or handle the equipment with wet hands.

equipped with the “DATA LOGIC”°2, “Easy Link”°3, “Megalogic”°4 or

Aerial (not supplied)

TV with Q Link function
(not supplied)

a

c

Aerial lead
(not supplied)

AC Input
socket

`

Aerial Input
socket

d

AC mains lead (supplied)

RF coaxial cable
(supplied)

Fully-wired 21-pin Scart
cable (not supplied)

21-pin Scart
socket

To AC mains socket

Hints:

≥ Q Link is an advanced system that offers a range of convenient functions such as automatic copying of the tuning position of

all available TV stations (in the same order as they are programmed on the TV) into your VCR’s memory (this is called
Download) if you connect the VCR to your TV with a

fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied). Depending on the

manufacturer, the equivalent of the Q Link function has a different name and may not work exactly the same.

1

°

“Q Link” is a registered trademark of Panasonic.

2

°

“DATA LOGIC” is a registered trademark of Metz.

3

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“Easy Link” is a registered trademark of Philips.

4

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“Megalogic” is a registered trademark of Grundig.

5

°

“SMARTLINK” is a registered trademark of Sony.

For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

≥ Unlike in most commercially sold 21-pin Scart cables, in

fully-wired 21-pin Scart cables all 21 pins of one plug are connected
to the matching pin of the plug on the other end of the cable. This type of cable is necessary for the Preset Download
function to work.

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Preset Download Function

Download

Download in
progress,
please wait.
Position 67

The Preset Download function automatically copies the tuning
position of all available TV stations into the VCR’s memory
when you connect the VCR using a
cable to a TV

equipped with the Q Link function.

To Simultaneously Set Up this VCR with a
New TV

Perform the following operation steps exactly as described to
ensure that the Preset Download function works correctly.

√ First of all, make sure that the VCR is switched off.
1 Switch the TV on.

The TV starts to tune all available TV stations and to
adjust the clock.
(This is called Auto Setup function.)

√ When the TV has finished its

own auto setup, the VCR is
automatically switched on, and
the downloading of the setup
data from the TV to the VCR
starts. (Applicable to TVs with
“Q Link” or “DATA LOGIC”
function)

If your TV is equipped with the

“Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or
“SMARTLINK” function, the

Country setting menu appears
on the TV screen before
downloading. Press the Cursor
buttons (3421) Q to select
the desired country. Then,
press the OK button S and the
downloading automatically
starts.

√ The VCR’s Auto Setup (Downloading) is complete when

the programme position and the current time appear in
the VCR display.

fully-wired 21-pin Scart

On Screen Display

Download

Download in
progress,
please wait.
Position 67

Indication during downloading

Country

België
Belgique
Belgien
Danmark
España
France
Italia
Nederland
Norge

Menu for Country setting

VCR display

CVC

Deutschland
Österreich
Portugal
Suomi
Sverige
Schweiz
Suisse
Svizzera
others

Hints:

≥ If you use a Panasonic TV and perform the operation

step 1, starting the downloading of the setup data will
automatically display the “Download” indication. However,
in case of a TV of another make, the “Download” indication
may not appear. In this case, select the AV input on your
TV if you want to see the “Download” indication.

≥ If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse” or “Svizzera” on the

Country setting menu, the Display setting menu appears
automatically to let you set the item “Power save” to “ON”.
In this setting, the VCR’s power consumption is minimised
when it is off (Standby mode).To turn the VCR on, keep the
VCR-ON/OFF button 1 pressed on the VCR main unit. It is
not possible to turn it on with the remote control.

To Set Up this VCR with a TV Already in
Use

1 Switch the TV on.

2 Select the AV input on your TV.

3 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”.

4 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button

1 to switch the VCR on.
Downloading of the setup data
starts automatically. (Applicable
to TVs with “Q Link” or
“DATA LOGIC” function)

If your TV is equipped with the

“Easy Link”, “Megalogic”or
“SMARTLINK” function, the

Country setting menu appears
on the TV screen before
downloading. Press the Cursor
buttons (3421) Q to select
the desired country. Then,
press the OK button S and the
downloading automatically
starts.

Indication during downloading

Country

België
Belgique
Belgien
Danmark
España
France
Italia
Nederland
Norge

Menu for Country setting

Deutschland
Österreich
Portugal
Suomi
Sverige
Schweiz
Suisse
Svizzera
others

Connecting and Setting Up

Programme
position

Indication when the
current time is 16:45

Note:

≥ If you accidentally switch on the VCR before the TV,

downloading of the setup data from the TV may not be
performed correctly. In this case, follow the operation steps
below.

1 Wait until the Auto Setup is complete on both the TV and

the VCR.

2 Press the MENU button T to display the OSD Main

menu on the TV screen.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) Q to select

“Tuning” and then “Download”.

4 Press the OK button S twice. Downloading of the setup

data from the TV to the VCR starts.

5 When the programme position and the current time

appear in the VCR display, downloading is complete.

√ When the programme position

CVC

and the current time appear in
the VCR display, the VCR’s
Auto Setup (Downloading) is
complete.

Programme
position

Indication when the
current time is 16:45

Hint:

≥ If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse” or “Svizzera” on the

Country setting menu, the Display setting menu appears
automatically to let you set the item “Power save” to “ON”.
In this setting, the VCR’s power consumption is minimised
when it is off (Standby mode).To turn the VCR on, keep the
VCR-ON/OFF button 1 pressed on the VCR main unit. It is
not possible to turn it on with the remote control.

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Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped with the
Q Link Function

Method 1.

AC Input socket

`

AC Mains lead (supplied)

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21-pin Scart cable, then
follow the steps below. (AV Connection)

Aerial (not supplied)

c

a

Aerial lead
(not supplied)

Aerial Input
socket

TV (not supplied)

d

21- Scart cable to AV1
(not supplied)

RF Coaxial cable (supplied)
≥Must be connected to watch

TV channels even if 21-pin
Scart cable is used to connect
VCR to TV.

21-pin Scart
socket

To AC Mains socket

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 11).

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using only RF coaxial cable, then follow the

or Method 2.

steps below. (RF Connection)

Aerial (not supplied)

c

Aerial lead
(not supplied)

Aerial Input

AC Input socket `

socket

d

RF Coaxial cable (supplied)
≥Must be connected to watch

AC Mains lead (supplied)

TV channels.

TV (not supplied)

To AC Mains socket

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 12).

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If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1,

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follow the operations explained below.

Auto Setup Function

The Auto Setup function automatically tunes all available TV
stations and sets the VCR’s clock to the current date and
time. If the tuning and time/date settings are not correct,
performing timer recordings is not possible.

01 Switch the TV on.

02 Select the AV input on your TV.

Hint:

≥ If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse” or “Svizzera” on the

Country setting menu, the Display setting menu appears
automatically to let you set the item “Power save” to “ON”.
In this setting, the VCR’s power consumption is minimised
when it is off (Standby mode).To turn the VCR on, keep the
VCR-ON/OFF button 1 pressed on the VCR main unit. It is
not possible to turn it on with the remote control.

When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup
has finished:

1 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) Q to set the correct

time and date.

03 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”.

04 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button

1 to switch the VCR on.
The Country setting menu
appears on the TV screen.

05 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) Q to select the
country where you are using the
VCR.

06 Press the OK button S and the

VCR’s Auto Setup automatically
starts and tunes all available TV
stations and also sets the clock.
This takes about 5 minutes.

07 When the indication shown

on the right appears on the
VCR display, the Auto Setup
is complete.

Programme
position

08 Press the MENU button T

for more than 5 seconds so
that the RF output channel
number appears on the VCR
display.

Indication when the RF output
channel is 36 (example)

The initial setting is channel 36.

On Screen Display

Country

België
Belgique
Belgien
Danmark
España
France
Italia
Nederland
Norge

Menu for Country setting

Auto-Setup

Auto-Setup
in progress,
please wait.

Indication during Auto Setup

CVC

Deutschland
Österreich
Portugal
Suomi
Sverige
Schweiz
Suisse
Svizzera
others

Ch 21

VCR display

Indication when the
current time is 16:45

2 Press the OK button S to conclude the setting.

3 Press the EXIT button R to exit the On Screen Display.

To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been
Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup
Function

1 Press the MENU button T to

display the OSD Main menu
on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) Q to select
“Tuning” and “Manual” in this
order.

3 Press the OK button S to

display the list of tuned TV
stations and confirm that all
available TV stations have
been set correctly.

4 Press the EXIT button R to exit the On Screen Display.

Main menu

Timer record
Display
Tuning
Clock
Functions

Language
Country

Tuning

Pos Name Ch

1 ARD 1
2 ZDF 2
3N3 19
4 HR3 26
5 BR3 18
6 RB3 3
7 SFB3 36
8 SW3 29
9 WDR3 17

10 MDR3 32

List of tuned TV stations
(example)

Manual
Auto-Setup Restart
Download
Shipping condition

Pos Name Ch

11 ORB 35
12 RTL+ 4
13 SAT1 5
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Connecting and Setting Up

09 Press the Numeric button “0”

2 so that the displayed RF
output channel number
changes to “jj”.

Indication after changing the RF
output channel to “jj”

10 Press the OK button S to conclude the setting.

√ To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

Press the EXIT button R.

When the station names and/or channel numbers have
not been set correctly:

See page 24 for details.

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If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 2,

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VCR

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follow the operations explained below.

To be able to watch the VCR picture on the TV, RF
connection requires the video playback channel to be set on
the TV.

01 Switch the TV on.

02 Select an unoccupied programme position (which is not

tuned to a TV station).
If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programme
position “0”.

03 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”.

04 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to switch the VCR on.

05 Press the MENU button T for

VCR display

more than 5 seconds.
The number of the RF output
channel appears on the VCR
display.

Indication when the RF output
channel is 36 (example)

The initial setting is channel 36.

06 Tune your TV until the test pattern shown on the right

appears on the TV screen.
Now, the setting of the RF output
channel is complete.
≥ As the tuning method differs

On Screen Display

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VCR

Ch:36

depending on the TV you are
using, refer to your TV’s
operating instructions for
details about tuning.

07 Press the OK button S.

The Country setting menu
appears on the TV screen.

08 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) Q to select the
country where you are using
the VCR.

Indication of the test pattern

Country

België
Belgique
Belgien
Danmark
España
France
Italia
Nederland
Norge

Menu for Country setting

Deutschland
Österreich
Portugal
Suomi
Sverige
Schweiz
Suisse
Svizzera
others

When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has
finished:

See page 11.

To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been
Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup
Function

See page 11.

If the Picture on the TV’s Video Playback
Channel Is Distorted

If, after setup, you select the video playback channel
on the TV and view a TV programme on a programme
position selected on the VCR, some interference may occur
in certain cases. If this happens, you can minimise the
distortion by changing the RF output channel on the VCR to
another number. Follow the operations below.

1 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”.

2 Press the MENU button T for more than 5 seconds.

The number of the RF output channel appears on the
VCR display.
The initial setting is
channel 36.

Indication when the RF output
channel is 36 (example)

3 Press the numeric buttons 2 to change the RF output

channel.
Enter a channel number which differs by 2 or 3 from the
one initially set number. For example, as the original
number is 36, enter 39.

Indication after changing the RF
output channel to 39 (example)

4 Press the OK button S to conclude the setting.

09 Press the OK button S and

the VCR’s Auto Setup
automatically starts and tunes
all available TV stations and
also sets the clock. This
takes about 5 minutes.

Auto-Setup

Auto-Setup
in progress,
please wait.

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≥ If you select “Schweiz”,

“Suisse” or “Svizzera” on the

Indication during Auto Setup

Country setting menu, see
page 11.

10 When the indication shown

CVC

on the right appears on the
VCR display, the Auto Setup
is complete.

Programme
position

Indication when the
current time is 16:45

√ To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

Press the EXIT button R.

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Note When You Have Changed the RF Output Channel:

After changing the RF output channel to a different number,
be sure to retune your TV to the VCR’s new RF output
channel. (For details about tuning, refer to your TV’s
operating instructions.)

1 Press the MENU button T for more than 5 seconds.

2 When the test pattern shown on

the right appears sharp and
clear on the TV screen, the
tuning is complete.

Test pattern indication

3 Press the EXIT button R to exit the On Screen Display.