Panasonic NV-SJ550AM User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-SJ550AM

Operating Instructions

Contents Page

Warning and Important Information 2

Controls and Components 3

Connections 5

Tuning the TV to Your VCR 6

Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR 7

Preparations for G-Code Programming 11

Settings Using the On Screen Display 12

Option Setting 13

Playback 14

Recording 16

Timer Recording 19

G-Code Programming 22

Search Functions 23

Editing 26

Before Requesting Service 28

Specifications 30

VQT9300

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned.

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.

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.

Note:

– 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.

Plug in Auto Tuning

Aerial

1 Connect the

aerial cable.

Setting image illustration

2 Connect the

mains lead.

3 Press the POWER

button 1.

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.)

On Screen Display

AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.

CH 22 SEARCH END: MENU

Plug in Auto Tuning is completed.

Controls and Components

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POWER EJECT

SEARCH INSERT

PICTURE MODE

A.DUB

5 a

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CVC

TIMER REC

REC/OTR

STOP PLAY

IN (AV1) OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

ghfi

REW FF

PAUSE/STILL

OUT

3 4

9 : ; < =

POWER

DIRECT REC

OSD

123

7809

NAVI

INDEX

PICTURE MODE

1 2 3 4

rsrsr

DATE

ON OFF

CANCEL

PROG. / CHECK

DISPLAY RESET

SPEED

AUDIO VCR/TV

REPEAT

VOLUME

–

INPUT SELECT

REC

G-CODE/SV

VCR

TIMER

R Q P O

M L K J

I H G

F E

D C

B A

POWER

DIRECT REC

OSD

123

7809

NAVI

INDEX

PICTURE MODE

1 2 3 4

rsrsr

DATE

ON OFF

CANCEL

PROG. / CHECK

DISPLAY RESET

SPEED

AUDIO VCR/TV

REPEAT

VOLUME

–

INPUT SELECT

REC

G-CODE/SV

VCR

TIMER

1 POWER button

2 Numeric buttons

To select the programme positions (1–99).

Example:

09:

19:

To enter a G-Code number.

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 Channel button

: DATE button

; CANCEL button

< PROG./CHECK button

= 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.

> DISPLAY button

? AUDIO button

@ VCR/TV 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 G-CODE/SV button

I REC button

J Pause/Slow button

K INPUT SELECT button

L INDEX buttons

M VOLUME button

N Channel button

O REPEAT button

P OSD button

Q DIRECT REC button

R Infra-red transmitter

S Cursor buttons

T OK button

U MENU button

V 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 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: 1 Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons V

simultaneously until the [!" hold] indication disappears.

W EJECT button

X INSERT button

Y Cassette compartment

Z Jog Dial

[ Shuttle Ring

\ VIDEO IN (AV2)

] AUDIO IN (AV2)

^ A.DUB button

_ Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window

` 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.

a VCR display

b REC/OTR button

c PAUSE/STILL button

d VIDEO IN socket

e VIDEO OUT socket

f AUDIO IN socket

g AUDIO OUT socket

h RF IN socket

i RF OUT socket

Note:

You can use the POWER 1° VOLUME M°

and Channel N°5 button for your TV operation.

, Numeric 2°2, AV 3°3,

– Set the VCR/TV switch E to [TV].

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

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

To select desired AV input on the TV.

To adjust the volume of the TV.

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

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].

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.

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).

List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control

[Brand] [Code]

Panasonic/National 01–04

SONY 05

TOSHIBA 06

JVC 07

HITACHI 08

MITSUBISHI 09, 10

SHARP 11

PHILIPS, SAMSUNG 12

NEC 13

SANYO 14

GOLDSTAR/LG 15, 16

SAMSUNG 17, 18

SANYO 19

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)

To mains supply

Aerial Connector

IN (AV1) OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

Aerial Input socket h

Aerial Output socket i

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.)

Aerial (Not supplied)

IN (AV1) OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT g / VIDEO OUT e

Aerial Input socket h

Aerial Output socket i

Aerial Connector

To mains supply

TV Set (Not supplied)

AUDIO IN

(Not supplied)

VIDEO IN

Tuning the TV to Your VCR

Panasonic VCR

END: MENU

RF SELECT:

RF SELECT ≥ BG I DK M

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 1 Turn on the TV and the VCR.

To Change the RF output Channel

In some rare cases after tuning the TV to your VCR, interference may be visible on the picture. To get rid of this interference, you can manually adjust the RF output channel a few channels up and down from the current setting. The procedure is described below.

Operations 1 Hold down MENU button 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

Example

2 Enter 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].

2 Set 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. BG: PAL B.G.H/SECAM B.G I: PAL I DK: PAL D/SECAM D.K.K1 M: NTSC

On Screen Display

AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.

CH 22 SEARCH

END: MENU

During Plug in Auto Tuning

AUTO TUNING IS COMPLETED.

RF SELECT ≥ BG I DK M

END: MENU

RF SELECT:

After Plug in Auto Tuning

3 Press the MENU button U.

(RF OFF)

2 8

Example:

28:

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

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

Note:

– Even if the RF output channel has been changed, it is not

necessary to perform Auto Tuning.

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.

On Screen Display

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].

AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.

CH 22 SEARCH END: MENU

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: 1 Press the EJECT button W and remove the video

cassette.

2 Keep 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.

VCR display

Disappears 1

3 Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it.

4 Turn 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: 1 Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it. 2 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.

– Auto Tuning commences.

Operations 1 Press the MENU button U to

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) S

3434

to select [TUNER PRESET] then press OK button T.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (

3434

34) S

3434

to select [AUTO TUNE] then press the Cursor buttons (

2121

21) S to start

2121

the Auto Tuning. – When Auto Tuning is completed,

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

Channels that can be Received

SYSTEM

CCIR Standard

(B.G.H)

VHF

E2–E12

Hong Kong Special

Administrative

––

Region of China, UK (I)

East Europe

(D.K.K1)

USA (NTSC)

R1–R12

JAPAN (NTSC)

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

SELECT END

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

SELECT END

TUNER PRESET

CH 1 CLEAR [OFF] AUDIO SYSTEM [BG] COLOUR SYSTEM [AUTO] AUTO TUNE SEARCH [3] FINE

SELECT:

AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS, PLEASE WAIT.

CH 1

END: MENU

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

CATV

S01–S05

M1–M10 U1–U10

S21–S41

44–470MHz

A–5–FFF

: , O K :MENU

END :MENU

UHF

E21–E69

14–792–13

13–621–12 C13–C63

100

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.

CH2 AFC: OK

FINE : END: MENU

Manual Tuning Procedure

Direct Tuning

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

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [TUNER

PRESET] then press OK button T.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [CH] then

select the channel number you want tuned by pressing the Cursor buttons (21) S.

4 Confirm that [CLEAR] is set to [OFF].

5 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [AUDIO

SYSTEM] then select the broadcasting system by pressing the Cursor buttons (21) S.

– BG: PAL B.G.H/SECAM B.G – I: PAL I – DK: PAL D/SECAM D.K.K1 – M: NTSC

6 Press 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,

SECAM and NTSC broadcasts.

– If the picture lacks colour when [AUTO] is selected,

select [MESECAM], [PAL] or [NTSC].

Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure.

4 Confirm that [CLEAR] is set to [OFF].

5 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [SEARCH].

6 Press the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the number of the

desired programme position. – For other channels that require tuning, repeat

steps 3–6.

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

Display.

Fine Tuning Procedure

Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure.

4 Press 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.

5 Press the MENU button U to exit

the On Screen Display.

7 Press 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

CH 2

END: MENU

CH 2 SEARCH 74

END: MENU

8 Press the MENU button U three times to exit the On

Screen Display.

Blanking of Unused Programme Positions

Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure.

4 Press 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].

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

Display.

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

SELECT END

: , O K :MENU

SELECT END

: , O K :MENU

To Add and Delete the Channel

Example:

If you want to add a new channel between Channel 4 and Channel 6, 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

On Screen Display

MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET

2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S

to select [CH ADD&DELETE] then press the OK button T.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S

to select the desired programme

CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION

SELECT

: , O K

END

:MENU

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

SELECT

: , O K

END

:MENU

position (example CH3) then press the Cursor button (1) S to select [ADD].

CH 3

CH ADD&DELETE

ADD: DELETE:

CH SELECT:

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 U to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S

to select [CH ADD&DELETE] then press the OK button T.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S

to select the desired programme position (example CH3) then press the Cursor button (2) S to select [DELETE].

CH 3

CH ADD&DELETE

ADD: DELETE:

CH SELECT:

END: MENU

CH 3

CH ADD&DELETE

ADD: DELETE:

CH SELECT:

END: MENU

Programme

Position

Channel

–

Programme

Position

Channel

–

– 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 3–7 in

Manual Tuning on page 8.)

– Press the MENU button U twice and repeat steps 3–4

for each of the other programme positions.

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

Screen Display.

Programme

Position

Channel

–

Programme

Position

Channel

–

– 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.

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

Display.

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

2005

D 1H:M

0:00

CLOCK SET

START:MENU

SELECT END

: , O K :MENU

SELECT END

: , O K :MENU

Language Setting of the On Screen Display

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

Preparations

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

selected.

– Turn on the VCR.

Operations 1 Press the MENU button U to

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S

to select [LANGUAGE] then press the OK button T.

3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S

to select the desired language.

4 Press the MENU button U twice to

exit the On Screen Display.

On Screen Display

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

SELECT

: , O K

END

:MENU

LANGUAGE

dF«WO

РУССКИЙ

SELECT

END

:MENU

Setting the Clock of Your VCR

The clock will operate for at least 3 years in total after it has been set, - in the event of a power failure, it will operate on its backup system. After 3 years, it will only operate for 1 hour on its backup system.

Preparations

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

selected.

– Turn on the VCR.

Example:

Date; 16 October, 2005 Time; 20:15

Operations

1 Press the MENU button U to

display the Main menu on the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S

to select [CLOCK SET] then press the OK button T.

3 Set each item by pressing the

Cursor buttons (341) S. Press the Cursor button (2) S to return to the previous item.

At the set time (H:M) point:

– When it is kept pressed, the

indication changes in 30 minute steps.

– There is no need to press the

Cursor button (1) S.

4 Press the MENU button U.

– The clock starts.

Time Reset Function

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

Example:

Resetting the clock to 12:00.00

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

the TV screen.

2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) S to select [CLOCK SET]

then press the OK button T.

3 When the current clock display on the VCR is between

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

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