Panasonic NV-SJ412EE User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-SJ412EE

Operating Instructions

Instrukcja obsługi

VQT8525

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.

Contents

Before Use

Controls and Components .................................................. 3

Preparing the Remote Control ............................................ 4

Warning and Important Information ................................... 5

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

Connecting and Setting Up

Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with

the Q Link Function ..........................................................8

Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped with

the Q Link Function ........................................................10

Playback

Playback ............................................................................. 13

Recording

Recording ........................................................................... 15

≥ To Immediately Record the Same TV Programme That

You Are Viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording) .......15

≥ To Select the Recording Duration and

Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording) ................. 16

Advanced Operations

Search Functions ............................................................... 22

≥ To Quickly Find the Beginning of a Desired Programme

(VISS=VHS Index Search System) ............................... 22

≥ To Search for a Desired Programme While

Checking the Recorded Contents on a Cassette

(Intro-Jet Scan) ............................................................. 22

Editing .................................................................................23

¡ Assemble Editing .......................................................... 23

¡ Album Function ............................................................. 24

¡ Audio Dubbing .............................................................. 25

Connecting the VCR to a Decoder ................................... 26

Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital

Receiver...........................................................................27

Various Settings

Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in Your

Area to the Programme Positions (Manual Tuning) .... 30

Restarting the Auto Setup or Download/

Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition ............. 33

Setting the VCR’s Clock ....................................................34

Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) ............. 35

≥ Settings for the Main Menu Item “Display” .................... 35

≥ Settings for the Main Menu Item “Functions” ................ 36

≥ Language Setting .......................................................... 37

≥ Country Setting ............................................................. 37

Timer Recording

Timer Recording ................................................................ 17

≥ To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD) ...... 17

≥ To Programme with the ShowView Function ................18

Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions ..... 19

≥ To select a Timer-Recorded Programme from the List

and Quickly Locate Its Beginning for Automatic Playback

(Programme List Search) .............................................. 21

Helpful Hints

Glossary .............................................................................. 38

Before Requesting Service ............................................... 40

≥ Adjusting the Playback Picture ..................................... 42

Cautions .............................................................................. 43

Specifications.....................................................................44

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Controls and Components/Regulatory i komponenty

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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° See page 4. (VCR Operation)
°° See page 6. (TV Operation)
° Patrz strona 47. (Sterowanie magnetowidem)
°° Patrz strona 50. (Sterowanie odbiornikiem TV)

3

Preparing the Remote Control

VCR Operation

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

°2 Numeric buttons

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

Example:

To select the satellite programme positions

Example:

SAT 9:

SAT19:

SAT129:

≥ 3-digit programme positions can be selected with this

remote control only in case of a satellite receiver that
is marked with (°
satellite receivers.

To enter a ShowView number.

To enter numbers for various settings.

°= Tape Counter 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 button

This button does not operate on this VCR.

°A VCR 1/2 switch

Set to the “VCR 2” position when using two Panasonic
VCRs. (See page 37.)

°P Infra-red transmitter

°U 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 OK and the OFF (i) buttons U

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.

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

simultaneously until the “!" hold” indication
disappears.
≥ If you disconnect the power cable, the Child Lock

function is automatically cancelled after the power
backup time of approximately 60 minutes has
elapsed.

≥ If you cannot cancel the Child Lock function, press

the EXIT button R and perform the operation step 1.

°\ Cassette compartment

°` Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window

°b VCR display

09:

19:

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SAT

0

SAT

0

SAT

0

SAT

0

1

1

1

) on the enclosed list of compatible

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9

Inserting Remote Control
Batteries

1

2

-

+

3

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.

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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.

Correct

1 Slide off the battery cover.

2 Insert the batteries with the

polarity (+ and -) correctly
aligned.

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3 Replace the battery cover.

Wrong

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Warning and Important Information

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.

ENGLISH

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.

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

Remarks

1. This VCR is also capable of receiving SECAM type
broadcasting programmes (SECAM B/G) and recording/
playing back its colour television signals.

2. When a cassette which has been recorded on this VCR
is played back on a SECAM VCR, the picture may be
reproduced in black and white. When it is played back
on a PAL VCR without SECAM capability, the picture
may not be reproduced in normal colour.

3. When cassettes recorded on a SECAM VCR or SECAM
pre-recorded cassettes are played back on this VCR, the
picture may be reproduced in black and white.

4. This VCR is not designed for use in France, where a
SECAM VCR should be used instead.

Before Use

Press the VCR-ON/OFF
to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR
is still connected to the mains.

S

HOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The S
under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

button 1 to switch the VCR from on

HOWVIEW system is manufactured

5

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV

This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of most
brands using the remote control supplied with this VCR.
≥ Some TV models cannot be operated with this remote

control.

1

Set the VCR/TV switch O to “TV”.

2 Look up your TV’s manufacturer in the list of TVs

compatible with the VCR’s remote control on the next
page.

3 While keeping the TV-ON/OFF button 1 pressed, use

the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the manufacturer’s code.
If there is more than one code listed for that
manufacturer, try the first code.
Be sure to enter the code in two digits.
Example: 01

4 Check whether you can operate the TV correctly with the

VCR’s remote control.

If the TV cannot be operated properly:

In step 3, enter the other code listed for that manufacturer and
repeat step 4.

TV Operation

The explanations below show you what functions individual
buttons have when the VCR/TV switch O is set to “TV”.

°°1 TV-ON/OFF 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 N

°°2 Numeric buttons

To select the programme positions (1s99) on the TV.

°°3 AV button

To select the desired AV input on the TV.

°°N Channel button

To select the desired programme position (TV station) on
the TV.

The 3 Methods for Switching
to the AV Input on Your Panasonic TV

Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods for
switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform
the operations steps listed for the switching methods A, B and
C below to determine which one your Panasonic TV uses.

A 1 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “TV”.

2 Press the AV button 3 to switch to the AV Input.

Each press of the AV button 3 switches between
“TV reception” and “AV Input(s)”.

B 1 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “TV”.

2 Press the AV button 3.

Colour bars for selecting the AV Input appear on
the TV screen.

3 Follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen

to select the desired AV Input from the displayed
colour bars for the AV Input by pressing the
corresponding colour button @ (red) :, DATE
(green) ;, ONi (yellow) G or OFFi (blue) F on
the remote control.

C 1 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “TV”.

2 Press the AV button 3.

The last previously selected AV Input indication
appears on the TV screen. The indications for
selecting another AV Input also appear,
but they disappear a few seconds later.

3 Before the indications for selecting another AV

Input disappear, press the ? button :, DATE
button ;, ON
select the desired AV input.
With the following four buttons, you can move and
select as follows:
? :: Move left

pp

DATE

p ;: Move down

pp

pp

ON

p G: Move up

pp

pp

OFF

p F: Move right

pp

p p

p button G or OFF

p p

pp

p button F to

pp

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pp

p

pp

°°V Teletext buttons

If your TV is equipped for Teletext reception, you can use
these buttons to change the teletext information
displayed on the screen and select desired information.
For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions.

°°W TV ASPECT button

To switch the screen format between the wide-screen
and other formats.

°°X VOLUME button

To adjust the volume of the TV.

°°Y TV/TEXT button

To switch between normal TV mode and teletext mode.

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List of TVs Compatible
with the VCR’s Remote Control

Manufacturer Code

Panasonic 01–04

AIWA 35

AKAI 27, 30

BLAUPUNKT 09

BRANDT 10, 15

BUSH 05, 06

CURTIS 31

DESMET 05, 31, 33

DUAL 05, 06

ELEMIS 31

FERGUSON 10

GOLDSTAR/LG 31

GOODMANS 05, 06, 31

GRUNDIG 09

HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42

INNO HIT 34

IRRADIO 30

ITT 25

JVC 17, 39

LOEWE 07

METZ 28, 31

MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20

MIVAR 24

NEC 36

NOKIA 25–27

NORDMENDE 10

ORION 37

PHILIPS 05, 06

PHONOLA 31, 33

PIONEER 38

PYE 05, 06

RADIOLA 05, 06

SABA 10

SALORA 26

SAMSUNG 31, 32

SANSUI 05, 31, 33

SANYO 21

SBR 06

SCHNEIDER 05, 06, 29, 30, 31

SELECO 06, 25

SHARP 18

Manufacturer Code

SIEMENS 09

SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33

SONY 08

TELEFUNKEN 10– 14

THOMSON 10, 15

TOSHIBA 16

WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 05, 06

Before Use

7

Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with
the Q Link Function

Connections and preparations for a TV equipped with the “Q Link°1” function and equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket.
For the connections and preparations for a TV
“SMARTLINK°

5

” function and with a 21-pin Scart socket, also read from this page.

For details about the connections, also read TV’s operating instructions.

Be sure to keep both the TV and VCR switched off until all connections have been made.
For your safety, be sure not to connect or handle the equipment with wet hands.

equipped with the “DATA LOGIC°2”, “Easy Link°3”, “Megalogic°4” or

Aerial (not supplied)

with Q Link function

TV
(not supplied)

f

h

Aerial lead
(not supplied)

AC Input
socket

e

Aerial Input
socket

i

AC mains lead
(supplied)

RF coaxial cable
(supplied)

Fully-wired 21-pin Scart
cable (not supplied)

21-pin Scart
socket

To AC mains socket

Hints:

≥ Q Link is an advanced system that offers a range of convenient functions such as automatic copying of the tuning position of

all available TV stations (in the same order as they are programmed on the TV) into your VCR’s memory (this is called
Download) if you connect the VCR to your TV with a

fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied). Depending on the

manufacturer, the equivalent of the Q Link function has a different name and may not work exactly the same.

1

°

“Q Link” is a registered trademark of Panasonic.

2

°

“DATA LOGIC” is a registered trademark of Metz.

3

°

“Easy Link” is a registered trademark of Philips.

4

°

“Megalogic” is a registered trademark of Grundig.

5

°

“SMARTLINK” is a registered trademark of Sony.

For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

≥ Unlike in most commercially sold 21-pin Scart cables, in

fully-wired 21-pin Scart cables all 21 pins of one plug are connected
to the matching pin of the plug on the other end of the cable. This type of cable is necessary for the Preset Download
function to work.

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Preset Download Function

Download

Download in

progress,

please wait.

Position 67

The Preset Download function automatically copies the tuning
position of all available TV stations into the VCR’s memory
when you connect the VCR using a
cable to a TV

equipped with the Q Link function.

To Simultaneously Set Up this VCR with a
New TV

Perform the following operation steps exactly as described to
ensure that the Preset Download function works correctly.

√

First of all, make sure that the VCR is switched off.

1 Switch the TV on.

The TV starts to tune all available TV stations and to
adjust the clock.
(This is called Auto Setup function.)

√ When the TV has finished its

own auto setup, the VCR is
automatically switched on, and
the downloading of the setup
data from the TV to the VCR
starts. (Applicable to TVs with
“Q Link” or “DATA LOGIC”
function)

If your TV is equipped with the

“Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or
“SMARTLINK” function, the

Country setting menu appears
on the TV screen before
downloading. Press the Cursor
buttons (3421) Q to select
the desired country. Then,
press the OK button S and the
downloading automatically
starts.

√ The VCR’s Auto Setup (Downloading) is complete when

the programme position and the current time appear in
the VCR display.

fully-wired 21-pin Scart

On Screen Display

Download

Download in

progress,

please wait.

Position 67

Indication during downloading

Country

Deutschland
Česká Rep.
Magyarország

Menu for Country setting

VCR display

CVC

Polska
others

SP

Hint:

≥ If you use a Panasonic TV and perform the operation step

1, starting the downloading of the setup data will
automatically display the “Download” indication. However,
in case of a TV of another make, the “Download” indication
may not appear. In this case, select the AV input on your
TV if you want to see the “Download” indication.

To Set Up this VCR with a TV Already in
Use

1 Switch the TV on.

2 Select the AV input on your TV.

3 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”.

4 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button

1 to switch the VCR on.
Downloading of the setup data
starts automatically.
(Applicable to TVs with
“Q Link” or “DATA LOGIC”
function)

If your TV is equipped with the

“Easy Link”, “Megalogic”or
“SMARTLINK” function, the

Country setting menu appears
on the TV screen before
downloading. Press the Cursor
buttons (3421) Q to select
the desired country. Then,
press the OK button S and the
downloading automatically
starts.

√ When the programme position

and the current time appear in
the VCR display, the VCR’s
Auto Setup (Downloading) is
complete.

Indication during downloading

Country

Deutschland
Česká Rep.
Magyarország

Menu for Country setting

CVC

Programme
position

Polska
others

Indication when the
current time is 16:45

SP

Connecting and Setting Up

Programme
position

Indication when the
current time is 16:45

Note:

≥ If you accidentally switch on the VCR before the TV,

downloading of the setup data from the TV may not be
performed correctly. In this case, follow the operation steps
below.

1 Wait until the Auto Setup is complete on both the TV and

the VCR.

2 Press the MENU button T to display the OSD Main

menu on the TV screen.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) Q to select

“Tuning” and then “Download”.

4 Press the OK button S twice. Downloading of the setup

data from the TV to the VCR starts.

5 When the programme position and the current time

appear in the VCR display, downloading is complete.

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Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped with the
Q Link Function

Method 1.

AC Input

socket

e

AC Mains lead
(supplied)

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21-pin Scart cable, then
follow the steps below. (AV Connection)

Aerial (not supplied)

h

f

Aerial lead
(not supplied)

TV (not supplied)

Aerial Input
socket

i

21- Scart cable to AV1
(not supplied)

RF Coaxial cable (supplied)
≥Must be connected to

watch TV channels even if
21-pin Scart cable is used
to connect VCR to TV.

21-pin Scart
socket

To AC
Mains
socket

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 11).

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using only RF coaxial cable, then follow the

or Method 2.

steps below. (RF Connection)

Aerial (not supplied)

h

Aerial lead
(not supplied)

AC Input
socket

e

Aerial Input
socket

i

RF Coaxial cable (supplied)
≥Must be connected to

AC Mains lead (supplied)

watch TV channels.

TV (not supplied)

To AC
Mains
socket

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 12).

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If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1,

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follow the operations explained below.

When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup
has finished:

Auto Setup Function

The Auto Setup function automatically tunes all available TV
stations and sets the VCR’s clock to the current date and
time. If the tuning and time/date settings are not correct,
performing timer recordings is not possible.

11 Switch the TV on.

12 Select the AV input on your TV.

13 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”.

14 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button

1 to switch the VCR on.
The Country setting menu
appears on the TV screen.

15 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) Q to select the
country where you are using the
VCR.

16 Press the OK button S and the

VCR’s Auto Setup automatically
starts and tunes all available TV
stations and also sets the clock.
This takes about 5 minutes.

17 When the indication shown

on the right appears on the
VCR display, the Auto Setup
is complete.

Programme
position

On Screen Display

Country

Deutschland
Česká Rep.
Magyarország

Menu for Country setting

Auto-Setup

Auto-Setup

in progress,

please wait.

Indication during Auto Setup

VCR display

CVC

Polska
others

Ch 21

SP

Indication when the
current time is 16:45

1 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) Q to set the correct

time and date.

2 Press the OK button S to conclude the setting.

3 Press the EXIT button R to exit the On Screen Display.

To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been
Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup
Function

1 Press the MENU button T to

display the OSD Main menu
on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) Q to select
“Tuning” and “Manual” in this
order.

3 Press the OK button S to

display the list of tuned TV
stations and confirm that all
available TV stations have
been set correctly.

4 Press the EXIT button R to exit the On Screen Display.

Main menu

Timer record
Display
Tuning
Clock
Functions

Language
Country
Satellite

Tuning

Pos Name Ch

1 ARD 1
2 ZDF 2
3N3 19
4 HR3 26
5 BR3 18
6 RB3 3
7 SFB3 36
8SW3 29
9 WDR3 17

10 MDR3 32

List of tuned TV stations
(example)

Manual

Auto-Setup Restart

Download

Shipping condition

Pos Name Ch

11 ORB 35
12 RTL+ 4
13 SAT1 5
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Connecting and Setting Up

18 Press the MENU button T

for more than 5 seconds so
that the RF output channel
number appears on the VCR
display.

Indication when the RF output
channel is 38 (example)

The initial setting is channel 38.

c9 Press the Numeric button “0”

2 so that the displayed RF
output channel number
changes to “– –”.

Indication after changing the RF
output channel to “– –”

10 Press the OK button S to conclude the setting.

√ To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

Press the EXIT button R.

When the station names and/or channel numbers have
not been set correctly:

See page 30 for details.

11

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 2,

Panasonic

VCR

Ch:41

follow the operations explained below.

To be able to watch the VCR picture on the TV, RF
connection requires the video playback channel to be set on
the TV.

01 Switch the TV on.

02 Select an unoccupied programme position (which is

not tuned to a TV station).
If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programme
position “0”.

03 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”.

04 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to switch the VCR

on.

05 Press the MENU button T

VCR display

for more than 5 seconds.
The number of the RF
output channel appears on
the VCR display.
The initial setting is

Indication when the RF output
channel is 38 (example)

channel 38.

When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup
has finished:

See page 11.

RF select:

Set the VCR’s RFC system the same as the TV system of the
connected TV. (See page 37.)

To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been
Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup
Function

See page 11.

If the Picture on the TV’s Video Playback
Channel Is Distorted

If, after setup, you select the video playback channel
on the TV and view a TV programme on a programme
position selected on the VCR, some interference may
occur in certain cases. If this happens, you can minimise
the distortion by changing the RF output channel on the
VCR to another number. Follow the operations below.

06 Tune your TV until the test pattern shown on the right

appears on the TV screen.
Now, the setting of the RF output channel is
complete.
≥ As the tuning method

differs depending on the
TV you are using, refer

On Screen Display

Panasonic

VCR

Ch:38

to your TV’s operating
instructions for details
about tuning.

07 Press the OK button S.

The Country setting menu
appears on the TV screen.

08 Press the Cursor buttons

(3421) Q to select the

Indication of the test pattern

Country

Deutschland
Česká Rep.
Magyarország

Menu for Country setting

Polska
others

country where you are
using the VCR.

09 Press the OK button S

and the VCR’s Auto Setup
automatically starts and
tunes all available TV
stations and also sets the
clock. This takes about
5 minutes.

10 When the indication

shown on the right

Auto-Setup

Auto-Setup

in progress,

please wait.

Ch 21

Indication during Auto Setup

CVC

SP

appears on the VCR
display, the Auto Setup is
complete.

Programme
position

Indication when the
current time is 16:45

√ To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

Press the EXIT button R.

1 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”.

2 Press the MENU button T for more than 5 seconds.

The number of the RF output channel appears on the
VCR display.
The initial setting is
channel 38.

Indication when the RF output
channel is 38 (example)

3 Press the numeric buttons 2 to change the RF

output channel.
Enter a channel number which differs by 2 or 3 from
the one initially set number. For example, as the
original number is 38, enter 41.

Indication after changing the RF
output channel to 41 (example)

4 Press the OK button S to conclude the setting.

Note When You Have Changed the RF Output Channel:

After changing the RF output channel to a different number,
be sure to retune your TV to the VCR’s new RF output
channel. (For details about tuning, refer to your TV’s
operating instructions.)

1 Press the MENU button T for more than 5 seconds.

2 When the test pattern

shown on the right appears
sharp and clear on the TV
screen, the tuning is
complete.

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Test pattern indication

3 Press the EXIT button R to exit the On Screen

Display.

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 I.

VCR display

For Cue Playback:

During playback, tap the Fast Forward button H.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button I.

≥ If you press and hold down the Fast

Forward button H, cue playback
continues for as long as you keep the
button pressed.

For Review Playback:

During playback, tap the Rewind button 8.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button I.

≥ If you press and hold down the Rewind

button 8, review playback continues for
as long as you keep the button pressed.

For Still Playback:

During playback, press the Pause/Slow button 7.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button I or the Pause/Slow button

7.

For Slow Playback:

During playback, keep the Pause/Slow button 7 pressed
for 2 seconds or more.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button I.

Fast-forwarding or Rewinding the Tape:

To fast-forward the tape:
Press the Fast Forward button H in the stop mode.

To rewind the tape:
Press the Rewind button 8 in the stop mode.

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

9.

≥ To briefly view the picture during fast-forwarding or

rewinding, press and hold down the corresponding button.

To Stop Playback

Press the Stop button 9.

Notes:

≥ Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically

cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after
5 minutes.

≥ 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. However, these are not
malfunctions.

To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly

Press the Play button I on the remote control for more than
5 seconds.
The “R” indication appears on the On Screen Display.
≥ If “OSD” is set to “OFF” (See page 35), the “R” indication

will not appear in repeat playback mode.

Beginning
of Tape

Repeat Playback

PLAY

REWIND

To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode:

Press the Stop button 9.

End of
Recorded Part

Control Signal
Interruption
(at least 5 sec.)

0:00.29

R

Indication of the Repeat
Playback mode

To rewind the tape a little to view the same
scene again
(Replay Function)

If you want to view the same scene again, for example
because you could not catch clearly what a person said,
simply press the REPLAY button 4, to rewind the tape a little
from its present position and play it back again.
The direction in which the tape is rewound depends on what
playback mode the VCR is in when you press the REPLAY
button 4.
≥ If you press the REPLAY button 4 when the VCR is in the

stop, rewind, fast-forward, slow playback, or standby (Off)
mode, the Replay function does not work.

During Normal Playback, Cue Playback and Still
Playback:

When you press the REPLAY button 4, the VCR switches
over to the review playback mode for a few seconds and then
resumes normal playback.

During Review Playback:

When you press the REPLAY button 4, the VCR briefly
switches over to Cue playback and then plays back at normal
speed in forward direction from the point where the REPLAY
button 4 was pressed.

Playback

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To Stop Playback Automatically
(Playback Off Timer Function)

If you set the playback duration, the playback will stop
automatically.
After the set playback time has elapsed, the VCR
automatically stops playback and switches off.

To Activate the Playback Off Timer Function:

During normal playback, press the Play button I
for more than 2 seconds to put the VCR in the Playback Off
Timer mode.
After that, press the Play button I on the VCR repeatedly until
the desired playback duration is displayed on the VCR display.

on the VCR

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 I.

VCR-off Playback

When the VCR is off, an inserted cassette can be played
back by pressing the Play button I.

≥ Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication in

the following order:

Counter display
(normal playback mode)

240
(min.)

To Stop Midway:

Press the Stop button 9.

30
(min.)

180
(min.)

60
(min.)

120
(min.)

To Play Back NTSC Video Cassettes on
Your PAL TV
(Quasi-NTSC Playback Function)

This VCR allows playback of tapes recorded in the NTSC
system on a normal PAL system TV with the same operations
as usual.
On some TVs, however, the playback picture may roll up or
down.
≥ If your TV has a V-HOLD control or equivalent adjustment

function, use it to try to stop the picture movement.

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, and inserted cassette can be
ejected simply by pressing the EJECT button Z. 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 M.

To Eject the Video Cassette Using the
Remote Control

Keep pressing Stop button 9 for at least 3 seconds.

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