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Video Cassette Recorder
NV-SJ400A
Operating Instructions
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Dear Customer
May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder.
We would particularly advise that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions.
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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Contents
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.
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.
Introduction to Controls and Components....................... |
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Preparing the Remote Control........................................... |
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Setting the Remote Control to OperateYoiir TV............... |
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Connections........................................................................ |
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T\jnlng theTV to Your VCR................................................. |
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Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR................ .................. |
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Language Setting of the On Screen Display.................. |
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Setting the Clock ofYourVCR.......................................... |
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Preparations for G-Code Programming.......................... |
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Settings Using the On Screen Display............................ |
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• Option Setting............................................................... |
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Playback............................................................................ |
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Manual Recording............................................................. |
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•To Immediately Record the Same Scenes of Programme That You Are Viewing on the TV
{Direct Recording)........................................................ |
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• To Select the Recording Duration and |
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Perform Timer Recording {OTR Recording)................ |
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• 4-Key Programming.................................................... |
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• G-Code Programming.................................................. |
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Search Functions.............................................................. |
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• Searching Timer-Recorded Programmes |
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• To Find the Beginning of Each Recording |
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(VHS Index Search System)........................................ |
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• Searching while Checking the Video Cassette |
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Contents (Intro-Jet Scan)............................................. |
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Making a Copy.................................................................. |
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• Copying........................................................................ |
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Before Requesting Service.............................................. |
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• Adjusting the Playback Picture..................................... |
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Usage Precautions......................................................... |
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Specifications................................................................... |
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Introduction to Controls 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:
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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.
0 No function
0 VCR/TV button
This button does not operate on this VCR.
0 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
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.
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Preparing the Remote
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Inserting Remote Control Batteries
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1 Slide off the battery cover.
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2 Insert the batteries with the polarity (@ and ©) correctly aligned.
3 Replace the battery cover.
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.
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).
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Panasonic/National |
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Panasonic/National |
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Panasonic/National |
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JVC |
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HITACHI |
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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.
Aerial (Not supplied)
TV Set (Not supplied)
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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.)
Aerial (Not supplied)
TV Set (Not supplied)
Aerial Connector
Aerial Input socket ®
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Aerial Output socket ® |
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Tuning the TV to Your VCR
The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel 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.)
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
1Hold 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.
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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"—
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•It is also possible to select by pressing the Numeric buttons O (only for Australia).
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3Press the MENU button © to finish the setting mode.
4Retune your TV to the new RF channel for the VCR. (Refer to the operations on the left.)
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.
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
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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
1Press the MENU button © to display the Main menu on the TV screen.
Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select "TUNER PRESET" then press the ENTER button ©.
Press the Cursor buttons ( A T ) © to select “COUNTRY” then press the Cursor buttons (◄ ►) © to select “NEW ZEALAND”.
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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.
Press the Cursor buttons ( A T ) © 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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•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
1Press the MENU button © display the Main menu on the TV screen.
2Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “TUNER PRESEF then press the ENTER button
3 Press the Cursor buttons ( A T ) ® to select “CH" then select the channel number you want to tune by pressing the Cursor buttons (*^ ►) ©-
4Confirm that “CLEAR" is set to “OFP.
5Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “SEARCH” then press the Cursor buttons (◄ ►) © to start the Manual Tuning.
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6If 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.
7Press the MENU button © three times to exit the On Screen Display.
Direct Tuning Procedure
1Press the MENU button © to display the Main menu on the TV screen.
2Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “TUNER PRESET then press the ENTER button ©.
3Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “CH” then select the channel number you want to tune by pressing the Cursor buttons (◄ ►) ©.
4Confirm that “CLEAR" is set to “OFP.
5Press the Cursor buttons (A T) © to select “SEARCH”.
6Press 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.
7Press the MENU button © twice to exit the On Screen Display.
Fine Tuning Procedure
1Press the MENU button © to display the Main menu on the TV screen.
2Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “TUNER PRESET then press the ENTER button ©.
3 Press the Cursor buttons ( A T ) © to select “CH" then select the channel number you want to tune by pressing the Cursor buttons (-^ ^) ©.
4Press 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
1Press the MENU button © to display the Main menu on the TV screen.
2Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “TUNER PRESET then press the ENTER button ©.
3 Press the Cursor buttons ( A T ) © to seiect “CH" then select the channel number you want to tune by pressing the Cursor buttons (◄►)©.
4Press the Cursor buttons ( A T ) © 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,
5Press the MENU button © twice to exit the On Screen' Display.
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If you want to delete Channel 6, 1 Press the MENU button ^ to display the Main menu on the
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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.
•Deleting a channel shifts the programme positions of Channel 8 to Channel 12 down, as shown in the list above.
•The list of the programme positions do not appear on the On Screen Display.
•Repeat step 3 for each of the other programme positions.
5Press the MENU button © twice to exit the On Screen Display.
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