NV-SJ3MK2AM
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.
3
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
ENGLISH
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.
4
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.
2
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.
5
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