Panasonic nv-sj400 User Manual

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Panasonic

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-SJ400A

Operating Instructions

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

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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.

G-Code Programming System

Programming is now easier than ever; simply enter the G-Code number found in the programme scheduling pages

of newspapers and magazines.

• G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Positions of Controis 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 simliar unit.

Introduction to Controls and Components 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 pubiished or broadcast materiai may infringe copyright laws.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

■ 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.

Press the POWER button O 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 the Remote Control to OperateYoiir TV

Connections........................................................................7

T\jnlng theTV to Your VCR Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR

Language Setting of the On Screen Display Setting the Clock ofYourVCR

Preparations for G-Code Programming..........................13

Settings Using the On Screen Display............................14

• Option Setting

Playback............................................................................17

Manual Recording.............................................................19

• To Immediately Record the Same Scenes of Programme That You Are Viewing on the TV

{Direct Recording)........................................................20

• To Select the Recording Duration and Perform Timer Recording {OTR Recording)

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Timer Recording...............................................................21

• 4-Key Programming

• G-Code Programming..................................................24

Search Functions..............................................................25

• Searching Timer-Recorded Programmes

(Programme List Search).............................................25

• To Find the Beginning of Each Recording

(VHS Index Search System)........................................26

• Searching while Checking the Video Cassette

Contents (Intro-Jet Scan).............................................26

Making a Copy

• Copying........................................................................27

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Before Requesting Service..............................................28

• Adjusting the Playback Picture

Usage Precautions

Specifications...................................................................31

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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 ^ to “VCR”.

0 Numeric buttons

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

Example:

9: (?)

19: Q - 0 ^ 0 To enter a G-Code number. To enter numbers for various settings.

0 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.

0 AUDIO OUT button

This button does not operate on this VCR.

No function

0 VCR/TV button

This button does not operate on this VCR.

Control

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

1 Slide off the battery cover.

2 Insert the batteries with the

polarity (@ and ©) correctly aligned.

3 Replace the battery cover.

No function

0 Infra-red transmitter

0 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 (+) buttons ©

simultaneously until the “txi hold" indication appears in the VCR display.

• If you press a button while the Child Lock function is on, the “tX hold” indication appears in the VCR display to inform you that no operation is possible.

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Indication when the Child Lock function is activated

To Cancel the Child Lock Function:

1 Hold down the ENTER and the OFF {+) buttons ©

simultaneously until the “X hold" indication disappears.

0 Cassette compartment

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 0) 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.

0 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window 0 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 0 is always displayed to show that the Crystal View Control is

activated.

©VCR display

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV

TV Operation

The explanations below show you what functions individual

buttons have when the VCR/TV switch ^ is set to “TV”.

O 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 0

AV button O

Channel button 0

O Numeric buttons

To select the programme positions (1-99) on the TV.

o AV button

To select the desired AV input on the TV.

0) VOLUME button

To adjust the volume of the TV.

0 Channel button

To select the desired programme position (TV station) on

the TV.

You can operate the TVs of the manufacturers listed below with the remote controller after setting it.

This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of some

manufacturers using the supplied remote controller.

Preparation

• Set the VCR/TV switch 0 to “TV”.

Operations

1 Find the manufacturer number of your TV while

referring to the follov^ng table.

While holding down the POWER button O * use the Numeric buttons 0 to enter the manufacturer

number. This completes the settings for the TV manufacturer.

• Be sure to enter the number in two digits. Example: 1 —> 01

To confirm the correct settings were made, check whether the TV can be operated properly.

• When a manufacturer has multiple numbers in the following table, try entering other numbers if the TV operations cannot be perfomned properly, and then select the optimal number.

Notes:

• If you are using a Panasonic TV, this setting has already been made, and so you do not need to perform the above

setting procedure. However, this remote controller may not work with some Panasonic TVs.

• Some TV models cannot be operated using this remote

controller (including all TVs non-remote compatible).

01 Panasonic/National 02 Panasonic/National 03 Panasonic/National 04 Panasonic/National 05 SONY 06 TOSHIBA 07 JVC 08 HITACHI 09 MITSUBISHI 10 MITSUBISHI 11 SHARP

12 PHILIPS, SAMSUNG 13 NEC 14 SANYO 15 GOLDSTAR/LG 16 , GOLDSTAR/LG 17 SAMSUNG 18 SAMSUNG 19 SANYO

Connections

This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an aerial, TV, etc.

Basic Connections

The following connections are required to record and play back the video cassette through the TV.

TV Set (Not supplied)

To mains supply

Aerial (Not supplied)

Aerial Input socket ®

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Aerial Output socket ®

Connections to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets

Set the RF out put channel of the VCR to "—" (RF OFF) when the VCR is connected to the TV via the AudioA/ideo cable. (See page 8.)

TV Set (Not supplied)

Aerial Connector

To mains supply

Aerial (Not supplied)

Aerial Input socket ®

Aerial Output socket ®

AUDIO OUT ® / VIDEO OUT ®

Tuning the TV to Your VCR

The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel AU28-69, or NZ21-69. 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 Audio/ Video input sockets, then you do not need to follow the procedure below.

Preparation

• Turn on the TV and the VCR.

Operation

1 Hoid down MENU button 0for 5 seconds or more.

Set the TV to an unused position which you wish to

use for your video piayback.

• Tune the TV until the display shown on the right appears on the screen. (Please refer to the TV manufacturers operating instructions regarding tuning.)

On Screen Display

3 Press the MENU button

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 MENU button © for 5 seconds or more.

• The VCR display changes as shown below and the VCR picture on the TV displays this pattern.

VCR display

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Enter the desired channel number (AU28-69, NZ21-69) by the Numeric buttons O or the Channel button After you entered the desired number, test pattern screen disappears.

• Ensure that the VCR/TV switch © is set to “VCR".

• Set the RF output channel of the VCR to"—” (RF OFF) when the VCR is connected to the TV via the Audio/

Video cable. Press the Channel button ® to display"—

For New Zealand

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(RF OFF)

• It is also possible to select by pressing the Numeric

buttons O (only for Australia). Example:

28: 0 - 0 - (i)

3 Press the MENU button © to finish the setting mode.

4 Retune your TV to the new RF channel for the VCR.

(Refer to the operations on the left.)

For Australia

(Initial position)

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.

Pre-programmed TV Channels (Australia only)

The local TV broadcast channels 2,7,9,10 and 28 are factory-preset in this VCR.

That is, if you can receive television broadcasts on VHP

channels 2, 7, 9,10 and UHF channel 28, these are already tuned on the programme positions with the matching numbers. However, it is possible to cancel these settings and tune the local TV broadcast channels to any desired programme position.

Before Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display (New Zealand only)

When you use this VCR in New Zealand, need to operate as

follows:

Preparations

• Confirm that the VCR is on.

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

• Set the VCR/TV switch © is set to “VCR”.

Operations

1 Press the MENU button © to

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

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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 A1 or A2.

Operations

1 Press the MENU button © to

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “TUNER PRESEr then press the ENTER button ©.

Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “AUTO TUNE” then press the Cursor buttons (◄ ►) © to start the Auto Tuning.

• When ^to Tuning is completed, the On Screen Display disappears and programme position 1 is selected.

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Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select "TUNER PRESET" then press the ENTER button ©.

Press the Cursor buttons (AT) ©

to select “COUNTRY” then press

the Cursor buttons (◄ ►) © to

select “NEW ZEALAND”.

Proceed to the step 3 on the right side to start the Auto Tuning.

• No need to operate the steps 1-2 of Auto Tuning Using

the On Screen Display.

The number displayed here is the number of channels still to be auto tuned.

Channels that can be Received

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Notes;

• Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHP 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.

Preparations

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

• Turn on the VCR and select any programme position except A1 or A2.

• Set the VCR/TV switch © is set to “VCR”.

Manual Tuning Procedure

1 Press the MENU button © display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “TUNER

PRESEF then press the ENTER button

3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) ® to select “CH" then

select the channel number you want to tune by pressing

the Cursor buttons (*^ ►) ©4 Confirm that “CLEAR" is set to “OFP. 5 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “SEARCH”

then press the Cursor buttons (◄ ►) © to start the Manual Tuning.

On Screen Display

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Fine Tuning Procedure

1 Press the MENU button © to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “TUNER

PRESET then press the ENTER button ©.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “CH" then

select the channel number you want to tune by pressing the Cursor buttons (-^ ^) ©.

4 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “FINE" then

press the Cursor buttons (-^ ►) © to start the Fine

Tuning.

• Press the ENTER button © to return the tuning to its former state.

5 Press the MENU button © to exit the On Screen Dispiay.

Blanking of Unused Programme Positions

1 Press the MENU button © to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

6 If the desired TV station has not been tuned, press the

Cursor buttons (*^ ►) © again.

• Press the MENU button © and repeat steps 3-5 for each programme position you want to tune to a station.

7 Press the MENU button © three times to exit the On

Screen Display.

Direct Tuning Procedure

1 Press the MENU button © to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “TUNER

PRESET then press the ENTER button ©.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “CH” then

select the channel number you want to tune by pressing

the Cursor buttons (◄ ►) ©. 4 Confirm that “CLEAR" is set to “OFP.

5 Press the Cursor buttons (A T) © to select “SEARCH”. 6 Press the Numeric buttons O to enter the number of the

desired programme position.

For the 5A and 9A channels, input the following numbers:

90 for CH-5A, 91 for CH-9A. (Example for Australia.)

• For other channels that require tuning, repeal steps 3-6.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “TUNER

PRESET then press the ENTER button ©.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to seiect “CH" then

select the channel number you want to tune by pressing the Cursor buttons (◄►)©.

4 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “CLEAR”

then press the Cursor buttons ('^l ^) © to select “ON”.

• Repeat steps 3-4 for other unused programme positions to skip during the selection of programme positions.

• To cancel the blanking of a programme position select that programme position then select “CLEAR” is “OFP,

5 Press the MENU button © twice to exit the On Screen'

Display.

7 Press the MENU button © twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

To Add and Delete the Channel

Preparations

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

• Turn on the VCR and select any programme position except A1 or A2.

Example:

If you want to add a new channel between Channel 4 and Channel 6, 1 Press the MENU button ^ to

display the Main menu on the

TV screen.

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2 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) ®

to select “CH ADD&DELETE" then press the ENTER button ©.

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3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) 0 to select the desired

programme position (example CH3) then press the Cursor button (►)

CH ADOEKLETE

0 to select “ADD”.

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Example:

If you want to delete Channel 6, 1 Press the MENU button ^ to

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

to select “CH ADD&DELETE” then press the ENTER button ©.

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• Adding a channel shifts the programme positions of Channel 6 to Channel 12 up, as shown in the list

above.

• The list of the programme positions do not appear on

the On Screen Display.

After adding, Tune the added channel. (See steps 3-5 in Manual Tuning on page 10.)

• Press the MENU button © twice and repeat steps 3-4 for each of the other programme positions.

Press the MENU button © four times to exit the On Screen Display.

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• Deleting a channel shifts the programme positions of

• The list of the programme positions do not appear on

• Repeat step 3 for each of the other programme

5 Press the MENU button © twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

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Channel 8 to Channel 12 down, as shown in the list above.

the On Screen Display. positions.

Language Setting of

Setting the Clock of

the On Screen Display

Select one of the three languages displayed: English, Arabic and Russian.

Preparations

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

• Turn on the VCR.

Operations

1 Press the MENU button © to

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) ^

to select “LANGUAGE" then press the ENTER button

3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) ^

to select the desired language.

4 Press the MENU button © twice to

exit the On Screen Display.

On Screen Display

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The clock will operate for at least 3 years in total after it has

been set, - in the event of a power failure, it will operate on its backup system. After 3 years, it will only operate for 1 hour on its backup system.

Preparations

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

• Turn on the VCR.

Example:

Date; 16 October, 2005

Time; 20:15

Operations

1 Press the MENU button ^ to

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

Press the Cursor buttons (AT) ^

to select “CLOCK SET then press the ENTER button

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Set each item by pressing the Cursor buttons (ATP-)©. Press the Cursor button (◄)© to return to the previous item.

At the set time (H:M) point:

• When it is kept pressed, the indication changes in 30 minute steps.

• There is no need to press the Cursor button (►)

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Press the MENU button

• The clock starts.

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Time Reset Function

If the clock is less than two minutes slow or fast, it can easily be reset to the proper time.

1 Press the MENÜ button © to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) ® to select “CLOCK

SET then press the ENTER button Q.

3 When the current clock display on the VCR is between

11:58.00 and 12:01.59, press the MENU button ^ as soon as you hear the 12:00.00 signal.This resets the time to 12:00.00.

Preparations for G-Code Programming

Identification numbers must be set for G-Code programming.

Proceed with the G-Code programming operation described on page 24, and the identification numbers of the TV stations concerned will be set automatically. This will allow G-Code programming to be undertaken without performing the operation described on this page. However, you can follow the setting procedure described below if you wish to set the

identification numbers of all the TV stations prior to actual

programming.

“Identification numbers” refer to the numbers used for

identifying TV stations. The programme position on the VCR receiving the TV station

are set in these identification numbers.

Have a newspaper or magazine which lists today’s local TV

station programmes and G-Code numbers on hand.

Preparations

• Set the clock of the VCR. See page 12.

• Store TV broadcasts in your VCR. See page 9-11.

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

• Turn on the VCR.

Operations

1 Press the MENU button © to

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

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Note:

• To receive satellite stations, the satellite receiver must be connected on the VCR and programme position must be set depending on the type of connection. A1/A2: When the satellite receiver is connected to the

AudioA/ideo input sockets (AV1/AV2). When the satellite receiver is connected by mean of the RF coaxial cable, set to a free programme position between 1 and 99.

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2 Press the Cursor buttons (AT)©

to select “G-CODE CH SET then press the ENTER button

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Press the Cursor buttons (AT)©

to select the identification number

(GUIDE CH) (001-255).

Press the Cursor buttons (■^ ►) © then press the Cursor buttons

(A ▼) ^ to select the programme

position (1-99, A1 or A2).

• To set the other TV stations, press the Cursor buttons (◄ ►) © then repeat steps 3-4.

5 Press the MENU button © twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

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^Connection to the Sky decoder

When the Sky decoder is connected to the AudioVideo input sockets:

Set to “AT or “A2". When the Sky decoder is connected by means of the RF coaxial cable:

Set to the programme position that the Sky decoder is

tuned to.

• When G-Code programming, turn on the Sky decoder and

select the desired Sky channel.

I Settings Using the On Screen Dispiay

Preparations

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

• Turn on the VCR.

To Make Various Indicators Appear On Screen Dispiay

At a press of the OSD button 0, the following indications appear on the TV screen.

• Press the OSD button 0 again to make the on screen display disappear.

(£) Programme position

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Stop, Eject Rewind, Review Fast Fonward, Cue

Playback

Still playback

Recording Recording pause Slow playback Repeat playback

On Screen Display

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Any selected colour TV system except “AUTO" appears on screen display. (See the To Set the Colour TV System on this page.)

© Picture mode indicator

At each press of the PICTURE MODE button 0, the

selected picture mode is set and following picture mode indicators appear. STANDARD: For TV Programme recorded DYNAMIC: For Scenery, Sports SOFT: For Rental soft tape

CARTOON: For Cartoon

Note:

• The on screen display may be disturbed or disappear during special playback.

Preparations

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

• Turn on the VCR.

To Set the CoiourTV System

Press the MENU button © to display the Main menu on the TV screen.

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Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Dew/ Index Search/OTR indication/Play-OffTimer

Information Display

Present time

Tape counter

Remaining tape time Dew Index Search OTR indication Play-Off Timer

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Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “SYSTEM" then press the

ENTER button ©.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “AUTO".

• The VCR automatically distinguishes between "PAL" or “NTSC" signals. If the picture lacks colour during AV external recording or playback, set to "PAL” or “NTSC".

• When you want to record or play back in black and white, set to “B/W”.

4 Press the MENU button © twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

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Option Setting

To Select the Corresponding Video

Cassette Tape Length to Display the

Approximate Remaining Tape Time

(TAPE SELECT)

Press the MENU button 0 to display the Main menu on the TV screen,

Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “OPTION” then press the

ENTER button

Press the Cursor buttons (AT) ©

to select “TAPE SELECT” then

select the corresponding video

cassette tape length by pressing

the Cursor buttons (◄ ►) ©.

El80: For E30, -60, -90, -120, -150 and -180 tapes. El 95: For El 95 tape. E240: For E240 tape. E260: For E260 and -300 tapes.

• The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly depending on the tape used.

Press the MENU button © twice to exit the On Screen Display.

To Select the Colour TV System of the TV

Used to Record NTSC Signals

Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT. 3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) ©

to select “NTSC INPUT SELECT

then select “AUTO" by pressing the Cursor buttons (◄ ►) ©. Allows NTSC “4.43" or “3.58" signals to be distinguished automatically.

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To Select the ColourTV System of the TV

Used to Play Back a Tape Recording NTSC

Signals

Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT. 3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) ©

to select “NTSC PB SELECT then select the desired position

according to the colour TV system of the TV by pressing the Cursor buttons (<4 ^) ©.

on PAL TV: For TVs that can receive PAL signals.

4.43: For TVs that can receive NTSC 4.43 signals.

3.58; For TVs that can receive NTSC 3.58 signals.

Press the MENU button © twice to exit the On Screen Display.

To Play a NTSC Game on PAL System TV

Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT. 3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) ©

to select “NTSC CONVERTER" then select “ON” or “OFP by pressing the Cursor buttons (-4 ^) ©.

OFF: Initially set at this position. ON: FAL TV can receive

signals from NTSC 3.58 signal source (e.g., NTSC game machines.) connected to the VCR main unit. However, when recording, this function does not work.

• When receiving NTSC 4.43 signals, this function does not work correctly

4 Press the MENU button © twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

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If the tape has not recorded

correctly, select 4.43 or 3.58.

4.43: When recording NTSC 4.43 signals.

3.58: When recording NTSC 3.58 signals. Some programmes on NTSC 3.58 system cannot be recorded correctly at this position.

4 Press the MENU button © twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

For Reduced the VCR’s Power

Consumption When the VCR Is Switched Off

Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT)

to select “POWER SAVE” then

select “ON" or "OFP by pressing *

the Cursor buttons (◄ ►)

On Screen Display

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ON: This setting makes the

display disappear when the VCR is off. It will not operate in the Timer standby mode. After recording all programmed data, the VCR will go into Power save mode.

OFF: This setting does not conserve power when the

VCR is off.

4 Press the MENU button ^ twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

To Set to the Conditions for Direct

Recording Function

Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) ©

to select “DIRECT REC" then select “ON” or “OFP by pressing the Cursor buttons (-^ ►) ©.

OFF: Initially set at this position. ON: This setting enables

Direct Recording. AV input (A1) becomes exclusive channel for Direct Recording. (See page 20.)

4 Press the MENU button © twice to exit the On Screen

Display.

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Playback

Preparations

• Confirm that the VCR is on.

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

• Insert a recorded video cassette.

For Normal Playback:

Press the Play button

VCR display

For Cue Playback:

During playback, tap the Fast Forward button

• To return to normal playback, press the Play button ©.

• If you press and hold down the Fast Forward button cue playback continues for as long as you keep the

button pressed, and operation returns to normal playback when the button is released.

For Review Playback:

During playback, tap the Rewind button Q.

• To return to normal playback, press the

Play button

• If you press and hold down the Rewind button 0< review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed, and operation returns to normal playback when the button is released.

To Stop Playback Automatically (Playback Off Timer Function)

Whenever you are playing back and wish to stop the tape

automatically, simply set the playback duration by pressing the PLAY OFF TIMER [3 button © on the VCR repeatedly.

The duration indicated on the VCR display changes by

pressing PLAY OFF TIMER [3 button 0 as follows.

^Counter display

(normal playback mode)

240 ^

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(min.) (min.)

Press PLAY OFF TIMER H button 0 on the VCR during

playback.

• The VCR will automatically switch off when Play-Off Timer is completed. To turn the VCR on again, press the POWER button 0>

Notes:

• The Play-OffTimer function works during normal playback.

• When the tape reaches its end during Play-OffTimer, the tape will be rewound to the start and the VCR will turn itself off.

• Repeat Playback function does not work during Play-Off Timer.

To Stop Midway:

Press the Stop button ©.

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120 ^

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For Still Playback:

During playback, press the Pause/Slow button O,

• To return to normal playback, press the Play button © or the Pause/Slow button O.

For Slow Playback:

During playback, keep the Pause/Slow button O pressed

for 2 seconds or more.

• To return to normal playback, press the Play button ©.

Fast-forwarding or Rewinding the Tape:

To fast-forward the tape; Press the Fast Forward button ® in the stop mode.

To rewind the tape: Press the Rewind button Q in the stop mode.

• To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding, press the Stop button O

• To briefly view the picture during fast-forwarding or

rewinding, press and hold down the corresponding button.

To Stop Playback

Press the Stop button ©.

To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly

Press the REPEAT button 0.

The “R ►"indication appears on the On Screen Display.

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Repeat Playback

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End of Recorded Part

Control Signal Interruption

(at least 5 sec.)

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REWIND

• Repeat Playback function does not work during Play-Off Timer.

To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode:

Press the Stop button ©•

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NTSC Playback

Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back with

this VCR via a RAL system TV.

• Select “NTSC PB SELECT" from the on screen display according to the colour TV system of the TV. (See page 15.)

on PAL TV: For TVs that can receive PAL signals.

4.43: For TVs that can receive NTSC 4.43 signals.

3.58: For TVs that can receive NTSC 3.58 signals.

• NTSC 3.58 recording requires “NTSC INPUT SELECT to be in the AUTO or 3.58 position (see page 15), however if “NTSC INPUT SELECT is in this position when recording a NTSC 3.58 signal, no colour is available for the PAL TV. Once the recording is completed, you then need to select “on PAL TV” to view the recording in colour on PAL TV.

When playback the PAL tapes;

You do not need to set “NTSC PB SELECT.

Note for only NTSC Playback on PAL system TV

This function is designed to allow only the playback of tapes

recorded by NTSC signals on a PAL system TV. The NTSC signal is not completely converted to a PAL signal. For this reason, images played back by this function cannot be recorded correctly on other VCRs.

Convenient Automatic Functions

VCR Auto Power On

When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on automatically.

Auto Playback Start

When you insert a video cassette with a broken erasure prevention tab, playback start automatically without having to press the Play button 0.

yCR-off Playback

When the VCR is off, an inserted cassette can be played

back by pressing the Play button 0.

Auto Rewind

When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically

rewinds it to the beginning.

• This function does not work during timer recording and OTR.

Automatic Switching Off and Ejection

When the VCR is switched off, an inserted cassette can be ejected simply by pressing the EJECT button 0. The VCR will eject the cassette and automatically turn itself off again.

VCR-off Search

When the VCR is off, the VCR starts intro-jet scan of an inserted cassette by pressing the SEARCH button O-

Notes;

• Audio reproduction of linear (conventionally recorded) tapes will be monaural when played back on the FM Hi-Fi video recorders.

« Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically

cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5

minutes.

• On some TVs, the playback picture may roll up or down;

adjust this using the V-HOLD control on the TV. TVs not

equipped with a V-HOLD control cannot correct this

condition. The playback picture may shrink vertically, and black bars may appear both on the lop and bottom of the screen. This does not indicate a malfunction.

• In Cue and Review playback, noise bars and distortions

may occur on the screen. However, this is not a malfunction.

• During cue, review, still or slow playback, the picture may

not be in colour. Alternatively, the top of the TV screen may

be distorted.

• During playback function other than normal playback,

horizontal noise bars may appear in the picture, the colour

of the picture may be unstable, or the picture may be

otherwise distorted.

• When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, the

picture may be in black and white.

• When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture and the sound may be unstable. However, these are not malfunctions.

• When playing back a tape which was recorded on another VCR, it may be necessary to adjust tracking control. In some cases the picture quality may still be inferior. This is due to format constraints.

• Depending oh the TV set used, the playback picture may roll up or down during special playback (Pause. Cue,

Review, or Stow playback mode). However, this is not an

indication of a malfunction.

To Play back in the Desired Picture Quality (Picture Mode)

This function reproduces optimum playback picture from various kind of recorded tapes and contents.

Press the PICTURE MODE button 0 and select the corresponding Picture Mode as follows.

Example:

STANDARD

DYNAMIC

SOFT

CARTOON

• Pressing the PICTURE MODE button 0 once makes the On Screen Display appear; after that, pressing it repeatedly changes the indication in the following order:

STANDARD _

(Initial Setting)

— CARTOON ^

Normal

Clear & Vivid

Mild

Delicate Cartoon

TV Programme recorded

Scenery, Sports

Rental soft tape

DYNAMIC —

— SOFT<

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Manual Recording

Preparations

• Confirm that the VCR is on.

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channei is selected.

• Set the VCR/TV switch © to “VCR”.

Operations

1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure

prevention tab.

• If it has already been inserted, press the POWER button O to torn the VCR on.

Select the TV station using the Channel button

• It is also possible to select by pressing the Numeric buttons Q.

Press the REC (REC/OTR) button

0 (d^) to start recording.

Press the Stop button O to stop recording.

VCR display

To View One TV Programme while

Recording Another TV Programme

After pressing the R£C button 0 to start recording, select on your TV the programme position of the TV programme that you want to view.

To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time

The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR display, 1 Select “TAPE SELECT from the on screen display and

select the corresponding video cassette tape length. See page 15.

2 Press the DISPLAY button © repeatedly until the

Remaining Tape Time appears on the VCR display.

• Pressing the DISPLAY button 0 once makes the VCR display appear; after that, pressing it repeatedly changes the indication in the following order:

->Clock-

Remaining Tape Time <-

->Counter-

To Seiect the Desired Tape Speed

Press the SPEED button Q before recording.

• SP provides standard recording time, optimum picture and sound quality.

LP provides doubled recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality. EP provides tripled recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality. When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the

monaural sound may be unstable.

When you start the recording the EP mode, “EP” indication on the VCR display flashes for about 8 seconds.

To Pause Recording

Press the Pause/Slow button Q during recording. Press it again to continue recording.

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For certain cassettes, the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly.

Notes:

• When playing back a cassette recorded in the LP or EP mode, some picture and sound distortion may occur. However, this is not a malfunction.

• The recording pause mode will be automatically cancelled after 5 minutes and return to the stop mode.

• The tape recorded in the EP mode on this VCR cannot be

played back on the other VCR without EP mode function.

• On the other VCR (even with EP mode function), when you

play back the tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture and the sound may be distorted. However, this is not a malfunction,

• When a video cassette with a broken off erasure

prevention tab is inserted, the indication will flash to indicate that recording is not possible even if the REC (REC/OTR) button 0 (©) is pressed.

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To Immediately Record the

Same Scenes of Programme

That You Are Viewing on the TV

To Select the Recording

Duration and Perform Timer Recording

(Direct Recording)

This function allows you to immediately start recording the

same scenes of programme that you are viewing on the TV. Conditions for correct operation of the Direct TV Recording

function;

• Set “DIRECT REC” to “ON”. (See page 16.)

• The VCR must be connected to the TV’s ^dioA/ideo output socket via AudioA^ideo cable as shown.

AVI (AUDIO IN ® /VIDEO iN ©)

To Perform Direct Recording:

1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention

tab.

2 Press the DIRECT REC button ©.

• Recording the scenes of the programme that you are viewing on the TV starts.

• In some cases, it may not be possible to change the programme position on the TV during Direct Recording.

When viewing or displaying the programme from your TV:

• Do not press the AV button ©, Numeric buttons ©

or Channel button © during Direct Recording, otherwise the recording may not be performed correctly.

(OTR Recording)

OTR means One-Touch Recording and is called this way, because you can start recording and select the recording duration by repeatedly pressing a single button. This is very convenient, for example when you want to start recording immediately but need to go out or want to go to bed. After the selected recording duration has elapsed, recording stops and the VCR automatically switches off.

To Perform OTR Recording:

1 Display the VCR picture on the TV.

2 insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention

tab.

3 Press the Channel button © to select the programme

position on which the TV programme to be recorded will

. be broadcast.

4 Press the REC/OTR button © to start recording.

5 Press the REC/OTR button © repeatedly to select the

desired recording duration.

• Every time you press this button, the recording duration indicated in the VCR display changes in the following order.

• For example, if you select “30", the VCR records a programme from that moment on for 30 minutes.

^Counter display

(normal recording mode)

.840 .

(min.)

To Stop the OTR Recording Before the End:

Press thè Stop button ©.

Notes:

• The OTR function works during normal recording.

• When the tape reaches its end during OTR, the VCR will turn itself off.

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(min.)

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(min.)

When viewing or dispiaying the programme from your VCR:

• It is possible to select and view any other TV programme from your TV while the Direct Recording continues. After pressing the DIRECT REC button © to start

recording, select on your TV the programme

position of the TV programme that you want to view.

3 Press the Stop button © to stop recording.

Timer Recording

4-Key Programming

Up to 8 timer programmes, including weekly and daily programmes, can be recorded up to one month in advance by setting the timer.

Preparations

• Confirm that the VCR is on.

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

• Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention

tab.

• Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not

been set, refer to page 12.

Example:

Programme position (channel); 2 Date;

Starting time;

Ending time;

Tape speed;

(Present date; 16 October)

Operations

1 Press the PROG./CHECK

button 0to display the menu for timer programme on the TV screen.

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On Screen Display

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Press the ON button ® to set the starting time.

• When it is kept pressed, the indication changes in 30 minute intervals.

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Press the OFF button 0

to set the ending time.

Press the SPEED button ® to set the desired tape speed.

• SP provides standard recording time, optimum

picture and sound quality.

LP provides double recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality. EP provides triple recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality. Regarding the “A" indication, refer to page 22. When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the monaural sound may be unstable.

Press the CH button ® to select the programme position of the desired TV station.

• Every time you select the programme position, the background changes.

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The next item will flash after about 2 seconds.

Press the DATE button O to set the date on which

the TV programme will be broadcast.

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Press the TIMER REC button 0 to switch the VCR over to the timer recording standby mode.

• The “PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE." message appears.

• The VCR will be set to the timer recording stanby mode after about 1 minute if the TIMER REC button ^ is not pressed.

To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby

Mode

When you want to use the VCR for playback, normal

recording or some other operation before the programmed

timer recording will be performed, you can temporarily

suspend the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button © so that the “H" indication on the VCR display disappears.

However, after you have finished using the VCR, be sure to

reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing the

TIMER REC button © again othenwise the programmed

timer recording will not be performed.

Weekly Timer Recording

In step 3 of 4-Key Programming, select the desired day by

pressing the DATE — button O-

For example, SU (Sunday)

On Screen Display

(SU=Sunday, MO=Monday, TU=Tuesday, WE=Wednesday,

TH=Thursday, FR=Friday, SA=Saturday)

Programming aTimer Recording of aTV Programme Until its End (Tape Speed Auto Change Function )

If the VCR determines that the remaining tape time is insufficient to record the programme to its end during a timer recording performed in the SP mode, this function automatically changes the tape speed to ensure that the whole'programme virill be recorded.

The tape speed will change as follows.

NTSC system: SP ^ EP PAL system: SP —> LP

• This function cannot change the recording speed to the EP mode for R4L system.

Daily Timer Recording

For this timer function, several groups of days can be selected. ® Daily recording from Monday to Friday (MO-FR) d) Daily recording from Monday to Saturday (MO-SA) © Daily recording from Sunday to Saturday (SU-SA) In step 3 of 4-Key Programming, select the desired days by pressing the DATE — button For example, ©

Timer Recording from an External Signal

Source

If timer recording is performed by a unit connected to the AudioA/ideo input sockets, select the A1 or A2 indicator in step 2 of 4-Key Programming for the programme position.

Depending on the remaining tape length, recording may be performed in the LP (EP) mode from the start. However, if the

remaining tape time is still not sufficient in this case, the

programme cannot be recorded to the end.

Example of PAL system (Remaining Tape Time 60 min.):

End of Tape

1 30 min. I 30 min.

Video Tape

Timer

Programmhg

30 min. Recording

by SP mode

15 min. Recording

by SP mode

30min. Recording

by LP mode 3rd Programme will

not be recorded.

• The tape length must be set correctly. (See page 15.)

• Some tapes may not work correctly.

Setting other Programmes in Succession

Repeat steps 1-7 of 4-Key Programming.

To Activate the Tape Speed Auto Change Function:

Press the SPEED button to select "A".

Every time you press the SPEED button^, the indication

changes in the following order:

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SP —> EP

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LP -

A <-

NTSC system:

l%L system:

Checking a Timer Programme

• The VCR must be turned on, or in timer recording standby mode.

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

1 Press the PROG./CHECK button ® twice.

Cancelling aTimer Programme

• The VCR must be turned on, or in timer recording standby

mode.

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is

selected.

twice.

repeatedly until the desired timer

programme number flashes on and

off.

3 Press the CANCEL button

Note:

• If timer recording is not completed {due to insufficient tape or cancellation by the user), the programmed timer recording data will be cancelled from the memory by 4 A.M the next day. However, if the timer recording function is activated at that time, the programmed timer recording data will not be cancelled.

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G-Code Programming

Programming is now easier than ever; simply enter the G-Code number found in the programme scheduiing pages of newspapers and magazines. G-Code numbers are numbers assigned to programmes listed in the TV programme schedule found in newspapers and TV guides. When these numbers are entered, the numbers are converted to actual programming.

Preparations

• Confirm that the VCR is on.

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

• Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.

• Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not

been set, refer to page 12.

Example;

Programming a timer recording of a TV programme with the

G-Code number 123456

Operations

1 Press the G-CODE button 0

to display the menu for entering the G-Code number on the TV.

On Screen Display

Press the ENTER button 0.

• The entered programme appears on the display.

• The starting time and the ending time appears alternately each 5 seconds

on the VCR display.

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• Confirm that the number corresponds to the right

programme. If the display looks like this and □ on the VCR display flashes on and off: select the desired programme position using the CH button 0, then press the ENTER button 0.

• To make any corrections, use the DATE button 0, the

ON button 0, the OFF button 0 and the SPEED button

the same way as described on page 21.

Press theTIMER REC button 0 to switch the VCR over to the timer recording standby mode.

• Check that “0” is lit on the VCR display.

If it is flashing, check the timer recording details again.

(See page 23.)

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Press the Numeric buttons 0 to enter the G-Code number,

• It is also possible to check the number with VCR display

without appearing the On

Screen Display.

• If you have entered a wrong number, press the CANCEL button then enter the proper number. An alternative method is to press the Cursor button (◄) 0 and then enter the prober number

Notes:

• When the G-Code number is used for programming, the recording time may be slightly longer than the actual programme time.

• Repeat steps 2 and 3 if “PROGRAMME IS INCOMPLETE." appears.

• When programming two or more programmes, repeat steps t-4.

• The procedures for checking and cancelling a timer programme are the same as on page 23.

To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby

Mode

See the page 21.

Search Functions

Searching Timer-Recorded

Programmes

(Programme List Search)

Searching Using the Programme List Search Function

When tinner programmes are recorded by this VCR, the VCR stores the programming details, and the programmes are selected and searched by the programme list search function.

Preparations

• Confirm that the VCR is on.

• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.

• Release the standby status for timer programme recording.

Operations

Displaying the PROGRAMME LIST SEARCH Screen

Press the SEARCH button O-

The details of the timer-recorded programmes on this video

cassette are displayed on the PROGRAMME LIST SEARCH screen in the sequence in which the programmes were recorded. When no further operations are undertaken for about 3 or more seconds, the search for the last timer-recorded

programme is commenced.

' Upon completion of the search, playback starts from the

searched point on the tape.

Notes:

• This function does not work during timer recording standby mode.

• This function works only for video cassettes containing timer-recorded programmes.

• Since this function works only for the currently loaded

video cassette, all the programming list details wlli be

cleared when the video cassette is ejected or repiaced with another one. At times like this, use the VHS index

search system or the intro-jet scan function. (See page 26.)

• The programme list search function may not work properly when recorded programmes run for 15 minutes or less.

• In the EP mode, a programme of at least 25 minutes must

be recorded on the tape.

• Ensure that “TAPE SELECr for “OPTION” on the “MENU”

is set correctly, as otherwise, this function will not operate correctly (See page 15.)

• When the SEARCH buttons O is pressed during playback,

playback stops immediately, and the PROGRAMME LIST SEARCH screen appears.

• Up to 8 programmes can be displayed on the PROGRAMME LIST SEARCH screen. If the timer is used to

record more than 9 programmes, the oldest programme will be deleted on the PROGRAMME LIST SEARCH screen, and a new timer-recorded programme will be

entered and displayed.

• This function may not work properly depending on the tape position when you press the SEARCH button O.

• This function may not work properly when for example, you

try to record over a programme with another programme

that is timer-recorded on the same portion of the tape.

Searching other programmes

Press the SEARCH button O several times to select the

programme which is to be searched.

• When the SEARCH button 0 is pressed once, the timerrecorded programme which was recorded last is selected.

Each time the SEARCH button O is subsequently pressed, the programme before (or above on the list shown on the screen) is selected.

• If the SEARCH button O is pressed again when the top programme is selected, the bottom programme will be selected.

• Another programme can be selected by pressing the

SEARCH button O even after a search has been commenced.

To stop the search at any time

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To Find the Beginning of Each

Searching while Checking the

Recording (VMS Index Search System)

This VCR automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording is started. The Index search function makes use of these index signals to let you find the

beginning of a desired programme quickly and easily. Index signals are automatically recorded in the following

cases:

• When a timer recording starts.

Conditions for correct operation of the Index search function:

• The VCR must be in the stop mode or in the playback

mode.

• Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least 5

minutes long.

Preparations

• Display the VCR picture on the TV.

• Insert a recorded video cassette.

Operation

direction from the current tape position in which the desired programme is located on the tape) to start the index search.

For example, if you want to display

• The VCR fast-fonvards or rewinds the tape and searches for the specified index signal (the beginning of the desired recorded programme). When it has been found, playback starts

automatically.

To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop Playback:

Video Cassette Contents

(Intro-Jet Scan)

This VCR automatically records special index signals on the

tape every time a recording starts. The Intro-Jet Scan furrction makes use of these index signals to play back the beginning of each programme recorded on the cassette one after another at high speed. This lets you quickly and easily check the contents of a cassette and find a desired programme.

Index signals are automatically recorded in the following cases:

• When a timer recording starts.

during recording.

Conditions for correct operation of the Intro-Jet Scan function:

• The cassette must have been ejected after the timer recordings were performed.

• VCR must be switched on, be in the playback mode or be in the standby mode.

• Each programme recorded on the tape must be at ieast 15 minutes long.

Preparations

• Display the VCR picture on the TV.

• Insert a recorded video cassette.

Operations

Press the SEARCH button O to start the Intro-Jet Scan.

• After rewinding the tape to the beginning, the VCR plays it back at high speed for approximately 10 seconds. It then fast-forwards the tape to the next tape

position marked by an index signal (beginning of a programme), and every time an index signal is found, the VCR switches over to high-speed playback (Cue) for about 10 seconds.

On Screen Display

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Notes:

• Searching in either direction is possible up to the 20th index signal.

• If you press either of the INDEX button © too many times, simply press the other INDEX button © (indicating the opposite direction) to correct it. In this way, you can reduce the displayed figure down to 1.

• The figure on the VCR display decreases by 1 every time

an index signal is located.

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2 When you have found the programme that you want to

To Cancel the Intro-Jet Scan or to Stop Playback:

Note:

• If you press the SEARCH button O after a timer recording has finished, but before ejecting that cassette, the

Programme List Search (for details, see page 25) will be

activated instead of the Intro-Jet Scan.

Making a Copy

Copying

This function can be used to make up an edited tape from other recordings or video sources. A new scene can be added to the end of previous one.

Recording VCR

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AV2 (AUDIO IN<D / VIDEO IN (J))

Operations

1 Press the Play button 0 to start playback. 2 At the point where you want to join a new scene, press

the Pause/Slow button O to put it in the still playback

mode. Press the REC button 0 to put it in the recording pause

mode.

4 Start playback on the source unit and search for the

point from which you want to record (copy) onto this VCR.

5 When that point is reached, press the Pause/Slow

button 0 again to start recording the new picture and

sound from the playback unit.

6 To record (copy) additional scenes, press the Pause/

Slow button O to put this VCR in the recording pause

mode and then perform above steps 4 and 5 again.

7 At the point where you want to stop recording, press the

Stop button O to finish recording.

Preparations

• Connect a video movie camera or another VCR to this VCR as shown.

• Display the VCR picture on the TV.

• Insert the cassette on which the copying is to be performed, and make sure that its erasure prevention tab is

not broken out. Select the audio source required by pressing the INPUT SELECT button ® to set A1 or A2.

A1: Through the AVI (AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN) sockets.

A2: Through the AV2 (AUDIO INA/IDEO IN) sockets on

front panel.

Notes:

• If you leave the VCR in the recording pause mode for more than 5 minutes in step 3 or 6, the VCR automatically switches over to the stop mode to protect the video heads.

• If “DIRECT REC" is set to “ON", connect with AV2 sockets and select A2.

Before Requesting Service

Before requesting service, check the following points again.

On screen display messages are displayed.

The symptom description is indicated in quotations “ ”. “The VCR display is not illuminated.”

isr The mains lead has not been connected.

Connect the mains lead to the mains supply

oy Power save setting is “ON". Set “POWER SAVE" to

“OFF. See page 16.

The error message is indicated in brackets [ ].

[PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.]

[PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.]

(®- “TUNER PRESET” has been selected during

playback. Stop the tape.

[PLEASE SET THE CLOCK.]

not set.

Set the clock.

[PLEASE USE A CASSETTE WITH TAB.]

erasure prevention tab.

Use a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.

[NO TIMER RECORDING HAS BEEN SET]

programmes. Set timer recording,

[VCR IS IN THETIMER STANDBY MODE.]

from the timer standby mode.

“The VCR display is illuminated but the VCR will not operate."

y The VCR is in the timer mode.

manually.

y Safety devices are operating.

Disconnect the mains lead and wait for 1 minute. Reconnect the mains supply and check functions,

y Dew may have formed.

Do not operate the VCR for 1 hour.

“An unknown language appears on the TV screen.”

y The language setting has been set to an unknown

language. Select the desired language. See page 12.

The symptom description is indicated in quotation “ ". “The picture is noisy or is not in color.

Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen."

y Tracking is not correct.

Adjust the tracking. See page 29.

y The TV has not been tuned to the VCR.

Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 8 or 9.

y The video heads are clogged or worn.

Consult Panasonic Customer Care Centre for advice

on 132600. (Australia only)

y The playback picture is distorted when using an E300

type video cassette that was recorded in the LP or EP

mode. We recommend that you use video cassettes other than type E300.

[DEW FORMED IN THE VCR.]

ay Dew has formed.

Wait until the message disappears.

‘i^ 'S.f' r“.“' ??,'^r’^!V=s w'.

The symptom description is indicated in quotations “

“The ^ indication flashes whenever recording is attempted”

BT The erasure prevention tab on the video cassette has

been broken off. Use a tape with an intact erasure prevention tab. or cover the tab hole with adhesive tape, if the original recording is no longer required.

Adjusting the Playback Picture

Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts the playback picture for optimum quality However, in some cases it may be necessary to adjust it manually.

If the Picture Contains Noise Bars and It Is Not Clear to See (Tracking adjustment):

If noise bars appear during normal playback, slow playback or still playback, follow the operations below.

“The picture is recorded with noise or a blank screen.”

m- The aerial or aerial cable is defective.

Check the aerial connection to the VCR. See pages 7. Check your normal TV picture. If there is no picture, check your aerial.

m- The VCR is not correctly tuned.

Retune the VCR. See pages 8-11.

isr A1 or A2 has been selected.

Select the required TV program.

“Timer recording cannot be performed.”

The clock or calendar has been incorrectly set. Check the clock and calendar. Set them to the present

time. (Note that this is a 24-hour clock.)

See page 12.

cr The recording starting or ending time setting is

incorrect. Set the recording starting and ending time correctly.

m- The VCR has not been set for timer recording.

Press the TIMER REC button ® after programming for timer recording.

"AV external recordings cannot be made."

A1 or A2 has not been selected. Select A1 or A2 by pressing the INPUT SELECT

button

m External AV connections are incorrect.

Check that the connections for external video and

audio sources are correct. See page 27.

(or A1 has not been selected.

“DIRECT REC" can be set to “ON”. Set “DIRECT REC” to “OFF. See page 16.

During normal or slow playback, press the Channel button ® N/ (-) or /s (-I-) until the bars noise disappear.

• If the noise bars appear during still playback, switch the VCR over to the slow playback mode and then adjust the tracking as explained above.

To Return to Auto'Tracking:

Press the Channel buttons ® s/ (-) and /s (-I-)

simultaneously.

If the Still Picture Scrolls Up or Down (V-Lock Adjustment):

If the still picture scrolls up or down, perform the following operation.

During still playback, keep the Channel button ® V {-) or (-I-) pressed until the picture stops scrolling.

Precautions:

• With certain TV models and tapes, it may not be possible to adjust the tracking.

• If you play back a cassette that was recorded on another VCR, the picture quality may be inferior and it

may be necessary to adjust the tracking. Also, on some TVs, the picture may scroll up and down in the special playback functions.

However, these are not malfunctions.

TV screen

Playback picture containing noise bars

The symptom description is indicated in quotation “ ”.

“The remote controller does not operate correctly.”

GT The remote controller transmitter beam is not

reaching the VCR. Ensure that the remote controller is being pointed at

the VCR and that the transmitter beam is not

obstructed.

w The distance is too far.

Use the remote controller within 7 m of the VCR.

Q? The batteries are exhausted.

Replace the batteries. Note the precautions for replacement on page 5.

The batteries are incorrectly fitted with {+/-)

reversed. Fit the batteries correctly as shown on page 5.

Usage Precautions

Please read these precautions before you operate this VCR.

Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature_______________

If the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, dew may form on the tape and inside the VCR. In this case, the “ d” dew indicator will flash on and off and the VCR will not operate.

Humidity and Dust

Avoid places where there is high humidity or much dust, which may cause damage to internal parts.

Do Not Obstruct the Ventiiation Holes

The ventilation holes prevent abnormal increases in temperature. Do not block or cover these holes. Avoid

covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper.

Avoid High Temperature

Keep the VCR away from extreme heat sources such as direct sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles.

Avoid Magnets or Magnetized objects

Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR as it will adversely affect its performance of the VCR. Keep the VCR away from other equipments as much as possible when using it, avoid any adverse effect on performance for both the VCR and the equipment.

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If Dew Forms in the VCR Dew may form in the VCR if:

• The VCR is in a room where the heater has just been turned on.

• The VCR is in a room with steam or high humidity.

• The VCR is brought from cold surroundings into a wellheated room.

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

When dew forms in the VCR, the “ci” dew indicator on the display flashes on and off and all the function buttons are made non-operational to protect the tape and the video head. When the dew indicator flashes, wait until this indicator disappears.

• If dew forms inside the VCR while the VCR is off, it will turn on automatically and the dew indicator will flash on and off. As soon as the dew disappears, the VCR will turn itself off again.

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

Small amount of dirt

Large amount of dirt

Do Not Place Fingers or Other Objects inside

Do not attempt to disassemble the VCR. Touching internal parts of this VCR is dangerous, and may cause it serious damage. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Avoid Water

Keep the VCR away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If

liquids are spilled into the VCR, serious damage could occur.

If you spill any liquid into the VCR, consult qualified service

personnel.

Lightning

To avoid damage by lightning, disconnect the aerial plug

from the VCR.

Cleaning the VCR

Wipe the VCR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning

fluid or other chemicals. Do not use compressed air to

remove any dust.

Stacking

Place the VCR in a horizontal position, and do not place

anything heavy on it.

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If this happens, insert and eject a cassette 5-10 times successively to remove the dirt from the video heads. If the problem still persists after performing above, contact a service personnel to request assistance.

Head cleaning by service agents is not covered by warranty.

NV-SJ400A

Specifications

Power Source: Power Consumption:

Video Recording System: Video Heads: Tape Speed:

Tape Format:.

Record/Playback Time:

FF/REWTime:

VIDEO

Television System:

Modulation System:

Input Level: Output Level:

AUDIO

Input Level: Output Level: Audio Track:

220-240 V AC 50/60 Hz

16W

2 rotary heads, helical scanning system 4 heads

PAL SP; 23.39 mm/s LP; 11.7 mm/s EP; 7.8mm/s NTSC SP; 33.3 mm/s EP; 11.1 mm/s VHS tape PAL SP; 240 min with NV-E240 PAL LP; 480 min with NV-E240 PAL EP; 720 min with NV-E240 approx. 60 s with NV-E180

CCIR; 625 lines, 50 fields, PAL colour signal

EIA; 525 lines, 60 fields, NTSC colour signal

Luminance; FM azimuth recording Colour signal; converted subcarrier phase shift recording VIDEO IN (PHONO); 1.0 Vp-p.

VIDEO OUT (PHONO): 1.0 Vp-p,

RF Modulated;

UHF channel A28-A69/E21-E69,

AUDIO IN (PHONO);

AUDIO OUT (PHONO):

1 track (Normal-mono only)

-6 dBV,

75 ohm, terminated 75 ohm, terminated

75 ohm

more than 47 kohm

less than 1 kohm

Video Horizontal Resolution:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Audio Frequency Response:

Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight:

Dimensions:

Standard Accessories:

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Colour; more than 240 lines (SP)

Video; more than 43 dB (SP)

Audio: more than 43 dB (SP)

80 Hz-8 kHz/SP

5°C-40X

35%-80%

3.5 kg

470 (W)x87 (H)x283 (D) mm

1 pc. RF Coaxial cable 1 pc. Remote Control

2 pcs, R6 size batteries

Note to electrical appliance dealers only

To Demonstrate “Programme List Search”

1 Eject a video cassette, if it has been inserted. 2 Keep pressing the SEARCH button 0 on the remote

controller for at least 5 seconds.

3 Then, the demonstration mode will be displayed on

the TV screen.

On Screen Display

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Panasonic nv-sj400 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

Dear Customer

G-Code Programming System

Positions of Controis and Components

Contents

VCR Operation

0 Numeric buttons

0 RESET button

0 AUDIO OUT button

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

0 Infra-red transmitter

0 Child Lock Function buttons

To Activate the Child Lock Function:

Notes for Battery Replacement:

0 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window 0 CVC (Crystal View Control) Indicator

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV

TV Operation

O POWER button

O Numeric buttons

0) VOLUME button

0 Channel button

Preparation

Operations

To confirm the correct settings were made, check whether the TV can be operated properly.

Notes:

Connections

Basic Connections

Connections to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets

Tuning the TV to Your VCR

Preparation

Operation

1 Hoid down MENU button 0for 5 seconds or more.

Set the TV to an unused position which you wish to

3 Press the MENU button

To Change the RF output Channel

Operations

storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR

Preparations

Operations

Introduction

Preparations

Operations

Notes;

Preparations

Manual Tuning Procedure

Fine Tuning Procedure

Blanking of Unused Programme Positions

Direct Tuning Procedure

To Add and Delete the Channel

Preparations

Operations

Preparations

Example:

Operations

At the set time (H:M) point:

Time Reset Function

Preparations for G-Code Programming

Preparations

Operations

Note:

^Connection to the Sky decoder

I Settings Using the On Screen Dispiay

Preparations

To Make Various Indicators Appear On Screen Dispiay

© Coiour system indicator

© Picture mode indicator

Note:

Preparations

To Set the CoiourTV System

To Set to the Conditions for Direct

Recording Function

Playback

Preparations

For Normal Playback:

For Cue Playback:

For Review Playback: