Video Cassette Recorder
Model No.
NV-SJ530 Series
Operating Instructions
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Tuning the TV to Your VCR |
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Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR |
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Before Requesting Service |
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Specifications |
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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this |
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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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.
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.
For your safety
Do not remove outer cover.
Touching internal parts of the VCR is dangerous, and may seriously damage it.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Inserting Remote Control Batteries
Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned.
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Notes:
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.
Longrun Head System
This longrun head system enables approximately 8,000 hours of recording/playback with high quality images.
Newly developed head cylinder with narrower head windows and tapered cylinder design effectively protects heads from dust and prevents head clogging.
Plus, [Alumina] Head Cleaner further enhanced cleaning efficiency.
–Based on in-house tests with Panasonic video cassettes. Actual head life may vary according to conditions of use, tape type, temperature, humidity, etc.
Cautions before you operate this VCR
Avoid:
–Humidity and dust.
–Covering the ventilation holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper.
–Extreme heat such as direct sunlight.
–Magnets or electromagnetic objects.
–Touching internal parts of the VCR.
–Water or some other liquid.
–Lightning. (Disconnect the aerial plug from the VCR during lightning storms.)
–Anything heavy on the VCR.
–Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands.
–Using a cell phone near the VCR because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.
Do:
–Wipe the VCR with a clean and dry cloth.
–Install the VCR in a horizontal position.
–Keep the VCR, TV and other equipment switched off until you have finished all connections.
Condensation may form in the following cases:
–The VCR is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated 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.
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–In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the VCR for at least 1 hour.
This VCR is not equipped with a dew sensor.
Press the POWER button 1 to switch the VCR from on the standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains.
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All broadcasting stations that can be received in the area are automatically tuned and stored in memory.
– Do not turn off the VCR halfway. (See page 7.)
Plug in Auto Tuning is completed.
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Controls and Components
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VCR Operation
– Set the VCR/TV switch E to [VCR].
1 POWER button
2Numeric buttons
To select the programme positions (1–99). Example:
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To enter numbers for various settings.
3 AV button
4 NAVI button
5 PICTURE MODE button
6 SEARCH button
7 Play button
8 Rewind button
9 DATE button
: CH button
; CANCEL button
< PROG./CHECK button
= RESET button
> DISPLAY button
?AUDIO button
This button dose not operate on this VCR.
@ OSD button
A TIMER (REC) button
B SPEED button
C OFF button
D ON button
E VCR/TV switch
F Stop button
G Fast Forward button
H JET REW button
I REC button
J Pause/Slow button
K No function
L INDEX button
M VOLUME button
N Channel button
O INPUT SELECT button
P REPEAT button
Q DIRECT REC button
R Infra-red transmitter
S Cursor buttons
T OK button
U MENU button
VChild 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:
1Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons V 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:
1Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons V simultaneously until the [!" hold] indication disappears.
W Cassette compartment
X EJECT button
Y VIDEO IN (AV2)
Z AUDIO IN (AV2)
[ TAPE REFRESH button
\ Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window
] VCR display
^CVC 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.
_ REC/OTR button
` VIDEO IN socket
a VIDEO OUT socket
b AUDIO IN socket
c AUDIO OUT socket
d RF IN socket
e RF OUT socket
TV Operation
– Set the VCR/TV switch E to [TV].
You can use the POWER 1°1, Numeric 2°2, AV 3°3, VOLUME M°4 and Channel N°5 button for your TV operation. (See page 5.)
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To select the programme positions (1–99) on the TV. |
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To select desired AV input on the TV. |
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To adjust the volume of the TV. |
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Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your 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 E to [TV].
Operations
1Find the manufacturer number of your TV while referring to the following table.
2While 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
3To 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.
Connections
This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an aerial, TV, etc.
When the VCR is turned on after unpacking and connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically.
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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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).
List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control
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∫ To loose a Cable Strap
Cable Strap
Push up a strap in the direction of the arrow, pushing a Lock Tab.
Lock Tab
Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Socket: 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. (See page 6.)
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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 E21-E69.
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.
When the VCR is turned on after unpacking and connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically.
Notes:
–If the VCR is turned on with the aerial not connected, all channels are skipped. Therefore, firmly connect the aerial and then turn the VCR off and on again to execute Auto Tuning.
–When Auto Tuning is cancelled halfway, Auto Tuning is not executed even if the VCR is turned off and then turned on again. In this case, see page 7 [To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning].
Operations
1Turn on the TV and the VCR.
2Set the TV to an unused position which you wish to use for your video playback.
–Tune the TV until the display shown below appears on the screen. (Please refer to the TV manufacturers operating instructions regarding tuning.)
–Set [RF SELECT] by pressing the Cursor buttons (21) S to select the colour TV system used by the TV set to be connected.
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3 Press the MENU button U.
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 U for 5 seconds or more.
–The VCR display changes as shown below and the VCR picture on the TV displays this pattern.
VCR display
Panasonic VCR
RF SELECT ≥ BG I DK
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END: MENU
2Enter the desired channel number (E21-E69) by the Numeric buttons 2 or the Channel button N.
–Ensure that the VCR/TV switch E 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 N to display [ss].
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OFF)
–It is also possible to select by pressing the Numeric buttons 2.
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3Press the MENU button U to finish the setting mode.
4Retune your TV to the new RF channel for the VCR.
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–Even if the RF output channel has been changed, it is not necessary to perform Auto Tuning.
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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.
Plug in Auto Tuning
When the VCR is turned on after connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Auto Tuning starts.
AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.
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Auto tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned programme position.
–If you turn the VCR off during Auto Tuning, Auto Tuning will stop halfway.
–If the VCR starts playback during Auto Tuning, Auto Tuning will stop halfway.
To Cancel Auto Tuning Mid-Operation:
Press the MENU button U during Auto Tuning. Auto Tuning is cancelled.
To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning:
1Press the EJECT button X and remove the video cassette.
2Keep the Channel buttons N on the VCR pressed simultaneously for 3 seconds or more during the VCR on.
–The channel displayed on the VCR display disappears for a moment then changes to 1.
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3Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.
4Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.
– Auto Tuning commences.
If Auto Tuning stops halfway by turning the VCR off, playback or a power failure:
1Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.
2Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.
– Auto Tuning commences.
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.
–Set the VCR/TV switch E to [VCR].
Operations
1Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen.
2Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [TUNER PRESET] then press OK button T.
MENU
LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE SYSTEM
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MENU
LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE SYSTEM
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3Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [AUTO TUNE] then press the Cursor buttons (21) S to start the Auto Tuning.
–When Auto Tuning is completed, the On Screen Display disappears and programme position 1 is selected.
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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 page 8.
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Manual Tuning Procedure
1Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen.
2Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [TUNER PRESET] then press OK button T.
3Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [CH] then select the channel number you want tuned by pressing the Cursor buttons (21) S.
4Confirm that [CLEAR] is set to [OFF].
5Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [AUDIO SYSTEM] then select the broadcasting system by pressing the Cursor buttons (21) S.
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6Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [COLOUR SYSTEM] then select [AUTO] by pressing the Cursor buttons (21) S.
–The VCR automatically distinguishes between PAL and SECAM broadcasts.
–If the picture lacks colour when [AUTO] is selected, select [MESECAM] or [PAL].
7Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [SEARCH] then press the Cursor buttons (21) S to start the Manual Tuning.
–If the desired TV station has not been tuned, press the Cursor buttons (21) S again.
–Press the MENU button U and repeat steps 3–7 for each programme position you want to tune to a station.
On Screen Display
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8Press the MENU button U three times to exit the On Screen Display.
Direct Tuning
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure.
4Confirm that [CLEAR] is set to [OFF].
5Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [SEARCH].
6Press the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the number of the desired programme position.
– For other channels that require tuning, repeat steps 3–6.
7Press the MENU button U twice to exit the On Screen Display.
Fine Tuning Procedure
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure.
4Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [FINE] then press the Cursor buttons (21) S to obtain the best tuning condition.
–Press the OK button T to return the tuning to its former state.
5Press the MENU button U to exit the On Screen Display.
CH 2 |
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AFC: OK |
FINE |
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END: MENU |
Blanking of Unused Programme Positions
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure.
4Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [CLEAR] then press the Cursor buttons (21) S 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 set [CLEAR] to [OFF].
5Press the MENU button U twice to exit the On Screen Display.
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