Panasonic NV-SJ400A User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-SJ400A

Operating Instructions

G-CODE

VQT8773

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

Dear Customer

May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder.

We would particularly advise that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions.

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-

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Positions of Controls and Components

POWER

123

456

789

VOLUME

DIRECT REC

OSD DISPLAY G-CODE

PIC

TURE MO

;/D

CANCEL

SPEED

DATE ON

VCR/TV

RESET

EAT

AUDIO OUT

ENTER

INDEX REC

VCR

iji

OFF

PROG./CHECK

TIMER REC

3 4

L K

8 9

? @

H G F

E D

INPUT SELECT

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.

1 X P 9 YZ

2PULL-OPEN

POWER Í/I

DIRECT REC

CVC

X W

TIMER REC

REC/OTR

[\ 6 ]^ _D`48H

IN (AV1)

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

POWER

VCR

123

456

789

OSD DISPLAY G-CODE

DIRECT REC

;/D

INDEX REC

ENTER

DATE ON

CANCEL

PROG./CHECK

AUDIO OUT

RESET

EAT

iji

SPEED

STOP

OUT

ecd f

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

TURE MO

PIC

OFF

TIMER REC

VCR/TV

EJECT

OFF TIMER

PLAY

REW

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

IMPORTANT

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

WARNING

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY

ªª

ª DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.

ªª

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 standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains.

button 1

to switch the VCR from on to

Before Use

Positions of Controls and Components ............................. 3

Introduction to Controls and Components ......................... 5

Preparing the Remote Control ............................................ 5

Setting Up

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV ................ 6

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

Tuning the TV to Your VCR .................................................... 8

Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR .................................... 9

Language Setting of the On Screen Display .................... 12

Setting the Clock of Your VCR ...........................................12

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

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

≥ Option Setting ...............................................................15

Basic Operations

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) .................20

Advanced Operations

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

≥ 4-Key Programming ...................................................... 21

≥ 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 ....................................................................2 7

≥ Copying ........................................................................ 27

Helpful Hints

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

≥ Adjusting the Playback Picture .....................................29

Usage Precautions ............................................................ 30

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

Introduction to Controls

Preparing the Remote

and Components

VCR Operation

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

2 Numeric buttons

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

Example:

09:

19:

To enter a G-Code number.

To enter numbers for various settings.

= RESET button

To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to “0:00.00”. ≥ The tape counter is automatically reset to “0:00.00”

when a video cassette is inserted.

? AUDIO OUT button

This button does not operate on this VCR.

@ No function

B 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.

Before Use

C No function

S Infra-red transmitter

W 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 (i) buttons W

simultaneously until the “!" hold” indication appears in the VCR display. ≥ If you press a button while the Child Lock function is

on, the “!" hold” indication appears in the VCR display to inform you that no operation is possible.

VCR display

Indication when the Child Lock function is activated

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

simultaneously until the “!" hold” indication disappears.

X 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 -) 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.

] Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window

^ 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 ^ is always displayed to show that the Crystal View Control is activated.

_ VCR display

Correct

Wrong

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 R is set to “TV”.

1 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 2 AV button 3 Channel button P

2 Numeric buttons

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

3 AV button

To select the desired AV input on the TV.

O VOLUME button

To adjust the volume of the TV.

P 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 control after setting it.

This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of some manufacturers using the supplied remote control.

Preparation

≥ Set the VCR/TV switch R to “TV”.

Operations

1 Find the manufacturer number of your TV while

referring to the following table.

2 While holding down the POWER button 1 , use the

Numeric buttons 2 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

3 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 performed 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 control may not work with some Panasonic TVs.

≥ Some TV models cannot be operated using this remote

control (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)

Aerial (Not supplied)

Aerial Connector

IN (AV1)

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

To mains supply

Connections to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets

Set the RF out put channel of the VCR to “ss” (RF OFF) when the VCR is connected to the TV via the Audio/Video cable. (See page 8.)

TV Set (Not supplied)

Aerial Input socket e

OUT

Setting Up

Aerial Output socket f

Aerial (Not supplied)

To mains supply

Aerial Connector

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

(Not supplied)

IN (AV1)

VIDEO

AUDIO

Aerial Input socket e

OUT

Aerial Output socket f

AUDIO OUT d / VIDEO OUT b

Tuning the TV to Your VCR

Panasonic VCR

END:MENU

RF SELECT BG I ≥DK

RF SELECT:

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 Hold down the MENU button

V for 5 seconds or

more.

2 Set the TV to an unused position which you wish to

use for your video playback.

≥ 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

Panasonic VCR

RF SELECT BG I ≥DK

RF SELECT:

END:MENU

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 the MENU button V for 5 seconds or more.

≥ The VCR display changes as shown below and the

VCR picture on the TV displays this pattern.

VCR display

2 Enter the desired channel number (AU28–69, NZ21–69)

by the Numeric buttons 2 or the Channel button P.

≥ Ensure that the VCR/TV switch R is set to “VCR”. ≥ Set the RF output channel of the VCR to “ss” (RF OFF)

when the VCR is connected to the TV via the Audio/ Video cable. Press the Channel button P to display “ss”.

3 Press the MENU button V.

For New Zealand

21E

…

69E

28 37

(RF OFF)

For Australia

……

(Initial position)

≥ It is also possible to select by pressing the Numeric

buttons 2 (only for Australia).

Example:

28:

2 8

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

4 Retune 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 VHF 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 For New Zealand

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.

Operations 1 Press the MENU button V to

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

3434

to select “TUNER PRESET” then press the ENTER button U.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

3434

to select “COUNTRY” then press the Cursor buttons (

2 12 1

2 1) T to

2 12 1

select “NEW ZEALAND”.

4 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

3434

to select “AUTO TUNE” then press the Cursor buttons (

2 12 1

2 1) T to

2 12 1

start the Auto Tuning. ≥ When Auto Tuning is completed,

the On Screen Display disappears and programme position 1 is selected.

MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION

SELECT

: ,ENTER

END

:MENU

MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION

SELECT

: ,ENTER

END

:MENU

TUNER PRESET

CH 1 CLEAR (OFF) COUNTRY (AUSTRALIA) AUTO TUNE SEARCH (3) FINE

AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.

END :MENU

SELECT:

TUNER PRESET

CH 1 CLEAR (OFF) COUNTRY (NEW ZEALAND) AUTO TUNE SEARCH (3) FINE

SELECT:

TUNER PRESET

CH 1 CLEAR (OFF) COUNTRY (NEW ZEALAND) AUTO TUNE SEARCH (3) FINE

SELECT:

CH 1 END: MENU

100

Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display For Australia

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 V to

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

3434

to select “TUNER PRESET” then press the ENTER button U.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

3434

to select “AUTO TUNE” then press the Cursor buttons (

2 12 1

2 1) T to

2 12 1

start the Auto Tuning. ≥ When Auto Tuning is completed,

the On Screen Display disappears and programme position 1 is selected.

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

Channels that can be Received

VHF CATV UHF

AUSTRALIA 0–12 45–470MHz 28 –69

NEW ZEALAND 1–11 45–470MHz 21 –69

Notes:

≥ Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF 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.

MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION

SELECT

: ,E NTER

END

:MENU

MENU LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION

SELECT

: ,ENTER

END

:MENU

TUNER PRESET

CH 1 CLEAR (OFF) COUNTRY (AUSTRALIA) AUTO TUNE SEARCH (3) FINE

AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.

END :MENU

SELECT:

CH 1 END: MENU

100

Setting Up

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

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 R is set to “VCR”.

Manual Tuning Procedure

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

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

PRESET” then press the ENTER button U.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

select the channel number you want to tune by pressing the Cursor buttons (

4 Confirm that “CLEAR” is set to “OFF”.

3434

34) T to select “TUNER

3434

34) T to select “CH” then

3434

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

Fine Tuning Procedure

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

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

PRESET” then press the ENTER button U.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

select the channel number you want to tune by pressing the Cursor buttons (

4 Press the Cursor buttons (

press the Cursor buttons ( Tuning. ≥ Press the ENTER button U to return the tuning to its

former state.

3434

34) T to select “TUNER

3434

34) T to select “CH” then

3434

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

3434

34) T to select “FINE” then

3434 2 12 1

2 1) T to start the Fine

2 12 1

5 Press the Cursor buttons (

then press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T to select “SEARCH”

3434

2 12 1

2 1) T to start the

2 12 1

Manual Tuning.

On Screen Display

CH 2

CH 2 SEARCH µ

END: MENU

SEARCH 74

∂/µ: EN D: ME NU

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

Cursor buttons (

2 12 1

2 1) T again.

2 12 1

≥ Press the MENU button V and repeat steps 3–5 for

each programme position you want to tune to a station.

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

Screen Display.

Direct Tuning Procedure

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

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

PRESET” then press the ENTER button U.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

select the channel number you want to tune by pressing the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T to select “TUNER

3434

34) T to select “CH” then

3434

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

CH2 AFC: ENTER

∂/µ: END: MENU

FINE µ

5 Press the MENU button V to exit the On Screen Display.

Blanking of Unused Programme Positions

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

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

PRESET” then press the ENTER button U.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

select the channel number you want to tune by pressing the Cursor buttons (

4 Press the Cursor buttons (

then press the Cursor buttons ( ≥ 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 “OFF”.

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

Display.

3434

34) T to select “TUNER

3434

34) T to select “CH” then

3434

2 12 1

2 1) T.

2 12 1

3434

34) T to select “CLEAR”

3434

2 12 1

2 1) T to select “ON”.

2 12 1

4 Confirm that “CLEAR” is set to “OFF”.

5 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

3434

to select “SEARCH”.

6 Press the Numeric buttons 2 to

enter the number of the desired programme position.

TUNER PRESET

CH 1 CLEAR (OFF) COUNTRY (AUSTRALIA) AUTO TUNE SEARCH (90) FINE

SELECT:

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, repeat

steps 3–6.

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

Display.

END :MENU

To Add and Delete the Channel

LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM

OPTION

SELECT END

: ,ENTER :MENU

LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET

TUNER PRESET

CH ADD&DELETE

G-CODE CH SET

SYSTEM

OPTION

SELECT END

: ,E NTER :MENU

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 V to

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

3434

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

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T to select the desired

3434

MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION

SELECT

: ,ENTER

END

:MENU

MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION

SELECT

: ,E NTER

END

:MENU

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

CH 3

CH ADD&DELETE

ADD: DELETE:

CH SELECT:

1) T to select “ADD”.

END: MENU

CH 3

CH ADD&DELETE

ADD: DELETE:

CH SELECT:

END: MENU

Example:

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

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T

3434

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

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) T to select the desired

3434

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

CH 3

CH ADD&DELETE

ADD: DELETE:

CH SELECT:

2) T to select “DELETE”.

END: MENU

CH SELECT:

CH 3

CH ADD&DELETE

ADD: DELETE:

Setting Up

END: MENU

Programme Channel Position

510

612

7 –

8 –

Programme Channel Position

3 –

610

712

8 –

≥ 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.

4 After adding, tune the added channel. (See steps 3–5 in

Manual Tuning on page 10.)

≥ Press the MENU button V twice and repeat steps 3–4

for each of the other programme positions.

5 Press the MENU button V four times to exit the On

Screen Display.

Programme Channel Position

510

612

7 –

8 –

Programme Channel Position

410

512

6 –

7 –

8 –

≥ 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.

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

Display.

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Panasonic NV-SJ400A User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Positions of Controls and Components

Contents

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV

Connections

Tuning the TV to Your VCR

Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR

Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display For Australia

Manual Tuning Procedure

Fine Tuning Procedure

Direct Tuning Procedure

Blanking of Unused Programme Positions

To Add and Delete the Channel