Panasonic NV-SJ3MK2AM User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder Line Recording

NV-SJ3MK2AM

Operating Instructions

Contents

Precautions 3

Connections 4

Tuning the TV to your
VCR (Line Recording) 4

Menu Setting 5

Playback 6

Play-Off Timer 8

Recording and Editing 9

One-Touch Recording (OTR) 11

Other Functions 12

Before Requesting Service 14

Specifications 15

VQT9286

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust
this product, please read these instructions
completely.

IMPORTANT

Your attention is drawn to the fact that
recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs
or other published or broadcast material
may infringe copyright laws.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

On Colour system

This unit is designed to play back
programmes based on the PAL (B/G and
D/K) and SECAM (B/G and D/K) colour
systems.
– Tapes recorded with the French SECAM

colour system can be played back on this
unit but the picture displayed will be black
and white.

Infrared Remote Control

Power Source for the Remote Control

The remote control is powered by 2 UM3 or R6
size batteries. The life of the batteries is about
one year, although this depends on the
frequency of use.

Precautions for Battery Replacement

– Load the new batteries with their polarity (+

and -) aligned correctly.

– Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an

internal short-circuit may occur.

– If you do not intend to use the remote control

for a long period of time, remove the batteries
and store them in a cool and dry place.

– Remove spent batteries immediately and

dispose of them.

– Do not use an old and a new battery together,

and never use an alkaline battery with a
manganese battery.

– Do not use rechargeable batteries.

As this equipment gets hot during use,
operate it in well ventilated place; do not
install this equipment in a confined
space such as a book case or similar
unit.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.

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.

Opening the cover

A

1 While pressing the

indentation A in the
direction indicated by the
arrow...

2 Lift the cover up.

+

-

Loading the batteries

-

+

2

ENGLISH

Precautions

Please read these precautions before you
operate this VCR (Line Recording).

Avoid:

– Humidity and dust.
– Extreme heat such as direct sunlight.
– Magnets or electromagnetic objects.
– Touching internal parts of the VCR (Line

Recording).

– Water or some other liquid.
– Lightning. Disconnect the aerial plug from the

VCR (Line Recording) during lightning storms.

– Anything heavy on the VCR (Line Recording).
– Connecting or handling the equipment with

wet hands.

– Using a cell phone near the VCR (Line

Recording) because doing so may cause
noise to adversely affect the picture and
sound.

Do:
– Wipe the VCR (Line Recording) with a clean

and dry cloth.

– Install the VCR (Line Recording) in a

horizontal position.

– Keep the VCR (Line Recording), TV and other

equipment switched off until you have
finished all connections.

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

If this happens, clean the video heads with a
commercially available cleaning cassette.
If the problem still persists after performing the
above, contact qualified service personnel to
request assistance.

Small amount

of dirt

Large amount

of dirt

Condensation may form in the following
cases:

– The VCR (Line Recording) is brought from

cold surroundings into a well-heated room.

– The VCR (Line Recording) is suddenly

brought from cool surroundings, such as an
air-conditioned room or car, to a place which
is hot and humid.

Note:

– In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do

not operate the VCR (Line Recording) for at
least 1 hour.
This VCR (Line Recording) is not equipped
with a dew sensor.

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Connections

AUDIO VIDEO

RF OUT

RF IN

A-2

A-3

A-1

OUT

IN

AUDIO VIDEO

RF OUT

RF IN

B-2

B-1

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A: Basic Connections

TV Set (Not Supplied)

Aerial Connector

L
H

Aerial
(Not Supplied)

B: Connection to a TV using
the Audio/Video Input Socket

TV Set (Not Supplied)

AUDIO IN

L
H

OUT

IN

Tuning the TV to your VCR (Line Recording)

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 (Line
Recording) to the TV through the Audio/
Video Input Sockets, then you do not need
to follow the procedure below.

Operations

1 Turn on the TV and VCR

(Line Recording).

POWER /I

POWER

Press to switch the VCR (Line Recording)
from on to the standby mode or vice versa. In
the standby mode, the VCR (Line Recording)
is still connected to the mains. When the VCR
(Line Recording) is turned off, the [STANDBY]
indicator (on the front panel) is lit. When the
VCR (Line Recording) is turned on, the [120]
indicator (on the front panel) is lit.

ÍÍ

Í/I Button

ÍÍ

VIDEO IN

(Not Supplied)

2 Insert a recorded video

cassette tape.
– To start playback, see

page 6.

3 Select the video playback

channel not used for any TV
station.

– L: Channel E3
– H: Channel E4

4 Select the TV channel on

which the playback picture
is viewed.

5 Stop playback.

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L
H

STOP

Menu Setting

POWER VCR/TV

SPEED

SEARCH

TRACKING/V-LOCK

MENU

RESET

PLAY

REW

1,4

STOP

LANGUAGE

1 Press [MENU].
2 Select [LANGUAGE].
3 Select one of the two

languages displayed:
English and Russian.

4 Press [MENU] to make the on screen display

disappear.

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3

FF

LANGUAGE

(¡ENGLISH )
TAPE SELECT (AUTO)
SYSTEM (AUTO)
NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV)

SELECT:

MENU

END :MENU

SYSTEM

1 Press [MENU].
2 Select [SYSTEM].
3 Select [AUTO], [PAL], [MESECAM] or [B/W].

[AUTO]:
Allows PAL, or MESECAM signals to be
distinguished automatically.
Normally set at this position. If the picture
lacks colour when [AUTO] is set, set to [PAL]
or [MESECAM].
[PAL]:
Use when recording or playback in the PAL
system.
[MESECAM]:
Use when recording or playback in the
MESECAM system.
[B/W]:
Use when recording or playback in the
black and white.

4 Press [MENU] to make the on screen display

disappear.

TAPE SELECT

Select the corresponding video cassette tape
length to display the approximate remaining
tape time.

1 Press [MENU].
2 Select [TAPE SELECT].
3 Select the corresponding video cassette tape

length.
[AUTO]:
The VCR automatically distinguishes E30,

-60, -90, -120, -150, -180, and -240 tapes.
[E195]:
For E195 tape
[E260]:
For E260 tape
[E300]:
For E300 tape
– The remaining tape time may not be

displayed correctly depending on the tape
used.

4 Press [MENU] to make the on screen display

disappear.

NTSC PB SELECT

1 Press [MENU].
2 Select [NTSC PB SELECT].
3 Select [on PAL TV] or [4.43].

[on PAL TV]:
Use when playing back a tape recorded in
the NTSC system on PAL TV.
[4.43]:
Use when playing back a tape recorded in
the NTSC system in 4.43 mode.

4 Press [MENU] to make the on screen display

disappear.

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