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1. SP t lt IGE O Pya CATEGORY amp a Daily recording from Monday to Friday MO FR Daily recording from Monday to Saturday MO SA Daily recording from Sunday to Saturday SU SA Timer Recording from an External Signal Source If timer recording is performed by a unit connected to the Audio Video input sockets select the A1 or A2 indicator in step 3 of 4 Key Programming for the programme position DATE CH ON OFF 27SA 7 Sapen 2 toe SP aka a CATEGORY gt If the DIRECT REC is set to ON A1 is skipped Setting other Programmes in Succession Repeat steps 1 9 of 4 Key Programming Programming a Timer Recording of a TV Programme Until its End Tape Speed Auto Change Function If the VCR determines that the remaining tape time is insufficient to record the programme to its end during a timer recording performed in the SP mode this function automatically changes the tape speed to ensure that the whole programme will be recorded The tape speed will change as follows SP LP SP EP PAL system NTSC system This function cannot change the recording speed to the EP mode for PAL system Depending on the remaining tape length recording may be performed in the LP EP mode from the start However if the remaining tape time is still not sufficient in this case the programme cannot be recorded to the end The tape length must be set correctly See pag
2. Press the Cursor button gt B while the Jet Navigator list appears CATEGORY SETTING MOVIE SPORT Music S CHILD DRAMA NEWS amp EDUCA 42 OTHER FIC DOCUM ti e SELECT A V lt gt END MENU Category Indication Icon MOVIE MOVIE t MUSIC MUSIC d DRAMA DRAMA CP EDUCATION EDUCA AE DOCUMENTARY DOCUM ri SPORTS SPORT CHILDREN CHILD G NEWS NEWS i OTHERS OTHER FIC To Delete the Jet Navigator Data of a Single Video Cassette Tape Keep the CANCEL button pressed for more than 5 seconds while the Jet Navigator list appears appears on the list See page 12 on the way to delete all the Jet Navigator data stored in the VCR s memory Notes The Jet Navigator list is stored in each cassette Signals approximately 10 seconds before and after the current tape position are checked During this checking CHECKING JET NAVIGATOR DATA is displayed on the TV screen Checking cannot be performed properly when signals are attempted to be checked at portions of the tape where there are no signals such as at unrecorded portions of the tape In this case press the NAVI button at a portion of the tape where a programme has been recorded of this VCR This will allow signal checking to be performed more reliably When a signal can still not be found CAN NOT FIND JET NAVIGATOR DATA is displayed on the TV and you cannot find the beginning of the programme Up to
3. Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder 0000000 000000 000000 Maea Model No NV FJ630AM Operating Instructions O 0 Oooo 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 Language Setting of the On Screen Display 10 Setting the Clock of Your VCR 10 Settings Using the On Screen Display 11 Option Setting 12 Playback 13 Recording 15 Timer Recording 18 Search Functions 20 Before Requesting Service 22 Specifications Back Cover VHS SUPER DRIVE PAL NTSC Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this VQT9650 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 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 seriou
4. 11 7 mm s EP 11 1 mm s EP 7 8 mm s CCIR 625 lines 50 fields PAL colour signal EIA 525 lines 60 fields NTSC colour signal Luminance FM azimuth recording Colour signal converted subcarrier phase shift recording VIDEO IN PHONO 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm terminated VIDEO OUT PHONO 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm terminated RF Modulated UHF channel E21 E69 75 ohm AUDIO IN PHONO 6 dBV more than 47 kohm AUDIO OUT PHONO 6 dBV less than 1 kohm 1 track Normal mono only 2channels Hi Fi Sound stereo Colour more than 240 lines SP Video more than 43 dB SP Audio more than 65 dB Hi Fi Audio more than 90 dB Hi Fi audio track 20 Hz 20 kHZ2 Hi Fi 0 005 Wrms Hi Fi 5 C 40 C 35 80 3 5 kg 430 W x89 H x277 D mm 1 pc RF Coaxial cable 1 pc Remote Control 2 pcs R6 size batteries 1 pc Audio Video cable Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Web Site http www panasonic co jp global
5. 240 180 lt 120 lt 90 min min min min The VCR will automatically switch off when Play Off Timer is completed To turn the VCR on again press the POWER button Notes The Play Off Timer function works during normal playback When the tape reaches its end during Play Off Timer the tape will be rewound to the start and the VCR will turn itself off To Stop Midway Press the Stop button 13 14 NTSC Playback Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back with this VCR via a PAL system TV Select NTSC PB SELECT from the On Screen Display according to the colour TV system of the TV See page 12 NTSC 3 58 recording requires NTSC INPUT SELECT to be in the AUTO or 3 58 position see page 12 however if NTSC INPUT SELECT is in this position when recording a NTSC 3 58 signal no colour is available for the PAL TV Once the recording is completed you then need to select on PAL TV to view the recording in colour on PAL TV On some TVs the playback picture may roll up or down if your TV has V HOLD control or equivalent adjustment function use it to adjust the picture Note for only NTSC Playback on PAL system TV This function is designed to allow only the playback of tapes recorded by NTSC signals on a PAL system TV The NTSC signal is not completely converted to a PAL signal For this reason images played back by this function cannot be recorded correctly on
6. 3 Set each item by pressing the Cursor buttons A V gt amp Press the Cursor button lt 4 amp to return to the previous item CLOCK SET on 4 lt gt 48 START MENU 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 gt VCR display 4 Press the MENU button p 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 to display the Main menu on the TV screen 2 Press the Cursor buttons A Y to select CLOCK SET then press the OK button 3 When the current clock display on the VCR is between 11 58 00 and 12 01 59 press the MENU button as soon as you hear the 12 00 00 signal This resets the time to 12 00 00 Settings Using the On Screen Display Preparations Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected Turn on the VCR Set the VCR TV switch to VCR To Set the Colour TV System 1 Press the MENU button p to display the Main menu on the TV SYSTEM screen gt AUTO PAL MESECAM 2 Press the Cursor buttons A V NTSC to select SYSTEM then press the SELECTAE OK button D END MENU 3 Press the Cursor buttons A Y to select AUTO The VCR automatically distinguishes bet
7. 7 100 CH1 SEARCH END MENU The number displayed here is the number of channels still to be auto tuned Channels that can be Received S01 S05 B CCIR Standard M1 M10 G B G H E21 E69 21 S41 Hong Kong Special Administrative E21 E69 Region of China UK 1 K g o C1 c12 z1 z35 C13 C57 Notes UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned programme position Other programme positions are skipped search If the VCR is not correctly tuned by Auto Tuning follow the SYSTEM CATV UHF U1 U10 K East Europe D D K K1 R1 R12 44 470MHz E21 E69 Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to Auto Tuning takes five or more minutes to complete its procedure on page 8 Manual Tuning Procedure 1 8 Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the TV screen Press the Cursor buttons A Y to select TUNER PRESET then press OK button Press the Cursor buttons A Y B to select CH then select the channel number you want tuned by pressing the Cursor buttons lt P Confirm that CLEAR is set to OFF Press the Cursor buttons A Y amp to select AUDIO SYSTEM then select the broadcasting system by pressing the Cursor buttons lt P BG PAL B G H SECAM B G Sauls PAL DK PAL D SECAM D K K1 Press the Cursor buttons A Y amp to select COLOUR SYSTEM then select AUTO by pressing the Cursor buttons lt P The VCR automatically d
8. JeT Rewind Information Display Present time 17 24 Tape counter 2 35 47 Remaining tape time REMAIN 2 34 Index Search S 01 OTR indication OTR 60 Play Off Timer OFF 60 Jet Rewind J REW Tape speed indicator SP LP EP Cassette in indicator 7 Colour system indicator Any selected colour TV system except AUTO appears on screen display See pages 8 and 11 Picture mode indicator At each press of the PICTURE MODE button the selected picture mode is set and following picture mode indicators appear Example STANDARD For TV programme recorded DYNAMIC For Scenery Sports SOFT For Rental soft tape CARTOON For Cartoon Note The On Screen Display may be disturbed or disappear during special playback 17 Option Setting 1 12 Press the MENU button p to display the Main menu on the TV screen On Screen Display LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD amp DELETE SYSTEM Press the Cursor buttons AW ee to select OPTION then press the ah rand OK button TAPE SELECT NTSC INPUT SELECT AUTO NTSC PB SELECT onPALTV ET NAVIGATOR OFF J DELETE NAVIDATA OSDR DIRECT REC Press the Cursor buttons A Y to select the desired field TAPE SELECT To select the corresponding video cassette tape length to display the approximate remaining tape time Press the Cursor buttons lt 4 to select the corresponding video cassette tape length AUTO The VCR aut
9. When more than 15 programs have been recorded for one cassette the programme data are deleted from the first one When pressing NAVI button during playback playback stops and the Jet Navigator list appears JET NAVIGATOR DATE CH ON CATEGORY 10 18 1 10 30 MUSIC 10 19 24 15 00 SPORT 10 21 5 22 15 10 23 A2 20 02 10 26 4 19 10 EDUCA WB 10 27 2 20 02 10 27 12 20 30 SELECT NAVI O END MENU 2 Press the NAVI button several times to select the programme that you want to locate and play back After more than 3 seconds the VCR starts the search for the beginning of the selected programme and playback starts automatically Every time you press the NAVI button the programme shifts above If after playback has started you want to search for the beginning of the same or another programme press the NAVI button Playback stops and the Jet Navigator list appears JET NAVIGATOR DATE CH_ON_ _ CATEGORY 10 18 1 10 30 MUSIC 10 19 24 15 00 SPORT 10 21 5 22 15 10 23 A2 102 10 26 4 EDUCA amp 102 10 27 2 10 27 12 g SELECT NAVI END MENU ON_ CATEGORY 1 10 30 MUSIC 15 00 SPORT 2 1 0 02 19 10 EDUCA YE 02 2 20 30 SELECT NAVI E END MENU To cancel the Jet Navigator list Press the MENU button amp p To Set the Category The category setting allows you to find what kind of programmes are recorded by the character and the icon indications
10. displayed English and Arabic Preparations Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected Turn on the VCR Operations 1 Press the MENU button amp to display the Main menu on the TV screen On Screen Display MENU gt LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD amp DELETE SYSTEM OPTION 2 Press the Cursor buttons A Y to select LANGUAGE then press the OK button SELECT 4M OK END MENU 3 Press the Cursor buttons A V to select the desired language LANGUAGE ENGLISH inya 4 Press the MENU button p twice to exit the On Screen Display SELECT QM 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 MENU gt LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD amp DELETE SYSTEM 1 Press the MENU button p to display the Main menu on the TV screen OPTION SELECT wy v OK END MENU 2 Press the Cursor buttons A Y to select CLOCK SET then press the OK button MENU LANGUAGE gt CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD amp DELETE SYSTEM OPTION SELECT wy OK END MENU
11. fi N ending time 275A 2 20 02 21 30 SP JOO CATEGORY amp 6 Press the SPEED button to set the desired tape speed SP provides standard recording ae time optimum picture and sound l quality LP provides double recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality EP provides triple recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality Regarding the A indication refer to page 19 When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode the monaural sound may be unstable ee ak DATE CH ON OFF 27SA 2 20 02 21 30 LP JOO CATEGORY amp 7 Press the Cursor button gt amp to select the Category Then select the desired category by pressing the Cursor buttons A V lt P CATEGORY SETTING CATEGORY SETTING MOVIE MUSIC CHILD DRAMA NEWS EDUCA WZ OTHER ett DOCUM i e SPORT MOVIE SPORT CHILD NEWS OTHER FIC co i o AV lt lt gt END MENU SELECT V lt gt END MENU Alternatively you can set the category on the Navigator list See page 20 for details This function is activated when JET NAVIGATOR is set to ON See page 12 When JET NAVIGATOR is set to OFF proceed to the step 9 8 Press the MENU button p to make the previous display appear DATE CH ON OFF 2 20 02 21 30 LP 000G PROG CHECK 075 101 9 Press the TIMER REC button to switch the V
12. 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 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 J 21 END WiENU completed Controls and Components 22 40 39 23 8 cl QU 46 45 44 43 DIRECT REC REPEAT INPUT SELECT a oL J ODN CEL SPEED KOAA NAN VCR Operation Set the VCR TV switch to VCR POWER button Numeric buttons To select the programme positions 1 99 Example Q O O O To enter numbers for various settings AV button NAVI button PICTURE MODE button SEARCH button Play button Rewind button DATE button CH button CANCEL button PROG CHECK button RESET button DISPLAY button AUDIO button OSD button TIMER REC button SPEED button O OFF button ON button VCR TV switch Stop button amp Fast Forward button JET REW button REC button Pause Slow button No function INDEX button VOLUME button Channel button INPUT SELECT button REPEAT button DIRECT REC button Infra red tr
13. or 6 the VCR automatically switches over to the stop mode to protect the video heads If DIRECT REC is set to ON connect with AV2 sockets and select A2 To Delete all of a Cassette s Contents Tape Refresh Function You can delete all of a cassette s contents the picture the sound and the Jet Navigator data all at once Operations 1 Be sure to set JET NAVIGATOR to ON when you want to delete all contents of a cassette that is recorded while setting JET NAVIGATOR to ON Be sure to set JET NAVIGATOR to OFF when you want to delete all contents of a cassette that is recorded while setting JET NAVIGATOR to OFF or is recorded on another VCR See page 12 2 Insert a cassette that you want to delete the cassette s contents On Screen Display 3 Press TAPE REFRESH button for 5 seconds or more to put the VCR in tape refresh standby mode START TAPE REFRESH END STOP 4 Press TAPE REFRESH button for 2 seconds or more to start the tape refresh function VCR display TAPE REFRESH das END STOP The tape is rewound to the beginning and it is fast forwarded with the tape refresh function When the tape reaches the end the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning Note When a video cassette with a broken off erasure prevention tab is inserted this function is not activated 17 18 Timer Recording 4 Key Programming Up to 16 timer programmes including weekly an
14. other VCRs To Playback in the Desired Picture Quality Picture Mode This function reproduces optimum playback picture from various kind of recorded tapes and contents Press the PICTURE MODE button and select the corresponding Picture Mode as follows Example Mode Characteristic Example for Purpose STANDARD Normal TV Programme recorded DYNAMIC Clear amp Vivid Scenery Sports SOFT Mild Rental soft tape CARTOON Delicate Cartoon Pressing the PICTURE MODE button once makes the On Screen Display appear after that pressing it repeatedly changes the indication in the following order STANDARD haw Setting 7 omae CARTOON lt SOFT 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 VCR off Playback When the VCR is off an inserted cassette can be played back by pressing the Play button Auto Rewind When the tape reaches the end the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning This function does not work during timer recording OTR Recording and fast forwarding Automatic Switching Off and Ejection When the VCR is switched off an inserted cassette can be ejected simply by pressing the EJECT button The VCR will eject the cassette and automatically t
15. 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 lt gt B to select the colour TV system used by the TV set to be connected BG PAL B G H SECAM B G PAL DK PAL D SECAM D K K1 On Screen Display AUTO TUNING IS COMPLETED AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT RF SELECT eBG DK RF SELECT 8 END MENU CH22 SEARCH s 21 END WENU During Plug in Auto Tuning After Plug in Auto Tuning 3 Press the MENU button p 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 p 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 eBG DK RF SELECT J END MENU 2 Enter the desired channel number E21 E69 by the Numeric buttons or the Channel button Ensure that the VCR TV switch is set to VCR Set the RF output channel of the VCR to RF OFF when the VCR is connected to the TV via the Audio Video cable Press the Channel button to display pet
16. the contents of a cassette and find a desired programme Index signals are automatically recorded in the following cases When you start a recording by pressing the REC button REC OTR button or DIRECT REC button When a timer recording starts When you press the REC button on the remote control during recording Conditions for correct operation of the Intro Jet Scan function VCR must be switched on be in the playback mode or be in the standby mode Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least 15 minutes long Preparations Display the VCR picture on the TV Insert a recorded video cassette Operations 1 Press the SEARCH button to start the Intro Jet Scan After rewinding the tape to the beginning the VCR plays it back at high speed for approximately 10 seconds It then fast forwards the tape to the next tape position marked by an index signal beginning of a programme and every time an index signal is found the VCR switches over to high speed playback Cue for about 10 seconds On Screen Display INTRO JETSCAN lt lt lt 2 When you have found the programme that you want to view press the Play button to start normal playback To Cancel the Intro Jet Scan or to Stop Playback Press the Stop button Before Requesting Service Message of On Screen Display The error message is indicated in brackets PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE REC OTR
17. 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 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 Aerial Input socket Aerial Output To mains supply socket E 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 RF OFF when the VCR is connected to the TV via the Audio Video cable See page 6 Aerial Not supplied TV Set Not supplied Ppa Aerial Conn
18. 19 10 19 55 EP SELECT 0 END MENU 3 Press the CANCEL button 4 Press the MENU button to exit the On Screen Display 14 fee 16 00 SP A2 20 02 21 30 SP 4 19 10 19 55 EP END MENU SELECT T J Note If timer recording is not completed due to insufficient tape or cancellation by the user the programmed timer recording data will be cancelled from the memory by 4 A M two days later However if the timer recording function is activated at that time the programmed timer recording data will not be cancelled 19 Search Functions Jet Navigator This VCR can display a list of the recorded programmes on the inserted video cassette on the TV screen You can then select the desired programme and the VCR will quickly locate its beginning and start playback Conditions for correct operation of the Jet Navigator function The tape length of the inserted cassette must be set correctly See page 12 The VCR must not be in the timer recording standby mode A programme of at least 15 minutes must be recorded on the tape Preparations Display the VCR picture on the TV Be sure to set JET NAVIGATOR to ON See page 12 and preform recording On Screen Display Operations 1 Press the NAVI button to display the Jet Navigator list Up to 14 programme data that have been recorded last are displayed on the Jet Navigator list 7 programme data for each page
19. 20 cassettes and 50 programmes can be registered If 50 recorded programmes data is already stored in memory and you attempt to store timer recording data for another programme the message REMAINING PROGRAMME 0 DELETE JET NAVIGATOR DATA appears If you attempt to make a new recording this same message also appears after you insert the cassette and the Jet Navigator data is checked As each timer recording or manual recording is finished the programme data is deleted starting from the oldest data When a new programme is attempted to be recorded if programmes equivalent to 20 cassettes are already stored in memory REMAINING CASSETTE 0 FOR JET NAVIGATOR is displayed Programmes recorded without deleting data as instructed are not registered in the list When Recording Over the Same Location on a Tape The originally recorded programme is deleted from the list Programme contents starting near the start and end of the newly recorded programme within 10 minutes before the start and after the end of the newly recorded programme are also erased Although old programme contents are also similarly erased in the case of ordinary recording the newly recorded programme is not registered in the list 7 Erased Programme 2 Programme 3 E ene Within 10 minutes 7 Erased Programme 2 Programme 3 Within 10 minutes ee Not erased Programme 2 Programme 3 Zz Programme 1 10 minutes
20. CR over to the timer recording standby mode When JET NAVIGATOR is set to ON the PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE REMAINING PROGRAMME 49 message appers See page 12 When JET NAVIGATOR is set to OFF the PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE message appears See page 12 The VCR will be set to the timer recording standby mode after about 1 minute if the TIMER REC button is not pressed To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode When you want to use the VCR for playback normal recording or some other operation before the programmed timer recording will be performed you can temporarily suspend the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button so that the indication on the VCR display disappears However after you have finished using the VCR be sure to reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button again otherwise the programmed timer recording will not be performed Weekly Timer Recording In step 2 of 4 Key Programming select the desired day by pressing the DATE button For example SU Sunday Vf DATE CH ON SP SU wate i gt tHE O Py CATEGORY amp OFF SU Sunday MO Monday TU Tuesday WE Wednesday TH Thursday FR Friday SA Saturday Daily Timer Recording In step 2 of 4 Key Programming select the desired days by pressing the DATE button For example wA DATE CH ON OFF SU SA
21. P mode some picture and sound distortion may occur However this is not a malfunction The recording pause mode will be automatically cancelled after 5 minutes and return to the stop mode The tape recorded in the EP mode on this VCR cannot be played back on the other VCR without EP mode function On the other VCR even with EP mode function when you play back the tape recorded in the EP mode the picture and the sound may be distorted However this is not a malfunction When a video cassette with a broken off erasure prevention tab is inserted the RIJ indication will flash to indicate that recording is not possible even if the REC REC OTR button is pressed To record on same screen a picture the present date and time OSD Recording This function allows the picture which you want to record on the video tape the present date and time are recorded on the same screen Operations 1 Set OSD REC to ON see page 12 On Screen Display 2 Press the REC REC OTR buttons 3 Press the Stop button to stop recording Note This function is also activated for Direct TV Recording OTR Recording and Timer Recording 15 16 To Immediately Record the Same Scenes of Programme That You Are Viewing on the TV Direct TV Recording This function allows you to immediately start recording the same scenes of programme that you are viewing on the TV Conditions for correct opera
22. PTION SELECT 44 OK END MENU MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET gt CH ADD amp DELETE SYSTEM OPTION SELECT 44 OK END MENU the Cursor button gt amp to select ADD DELETE _CH3 CH ADD amp DELETE CH ADD amp DELETE CH ADD amp DELETE CH ADD amp DELETE ADD _ DELETE 8 ADD _ DELETE amp CH SELECT 84 END MENU CH SELECT BW END MENU Firsts UE Channel FisgeeL iil Channel Position Position 2 1 2 2 4 A 3 aaa o6 za 6 0 7 EE E E ADD _ DELETE 8 ADD _ DELETE amp CH SELECT 84 END MENU CH SELECT BW END MENU 5 Adding a channel shifts the programme positions of Deleting a channel shifts the programme positions of Channel 6 to Channel 12 up as shown in the list above Channel 8 to Channel 12 down as shown in the list The list of the programme positions do not appear on above the On Screen Display 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 Repeat step 3 for each of the other programme Manual Tuning Procedure on page 8 positions Press the MENU button twice and repeat steps 3 4 for each of the other programme positions 4 Press the MENU button twice to exit the On Screen Display 5 Press the MENU button p four times to exit the On Screen Display 10 Language Setting of the On Screen Display Select one of the 2 languages
23. amp VOLUME and Channel gt button for your TV operation See page 5 1_ 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 AV button Channel button amp 2 To select the programme positions 1 99 on the TV 3 To select desired AV input on the TV 4 To adjust the volume of the TV 5 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 to TV Operations 1 Find the manufacturer number of your TV while referring to the following table 2 While holding down the POWER button use the Numeric buttons 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
24. ansmitter B Cursor buttons OK button MENU button 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 buttons simultaneously until the gt X lt hold indication appears in the VCR display If you press a button while the Child Lock function is on the gt X lt 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 buttons simultaneously until the gt X lt hold indication disappears Cassette compartment EJECT button VIDEO IN AV2 socket AUDIO IN AV2 sockets 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 VIDEO OUT socket AUDIO IN sockets AUDIO OUT sockets RF IN socket RF OUT socket TV Operation Set the VCR TV switch to TV You can use the POWER Numeric AV
25. arations Display the VCR picture on the TV Insert a recorded video cassette Operation 1 Press the INDEX button that corresponds to the direction from the current tape position in which the desired programme is located on the tape to start the index search For example if you want to search for the 2nd recorded programme in forward direction press the INDEX gt r button twice The VCR fast forwards or rewinds the tape and searches for the specified index signal the beginning of the desired recorded programme When it has been found playback starts automatically VCR display To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop Playback Press the Stop button Notes Searching in either direction is possible up to the 20th index signal If you press either of the INDEX button too many times simply press the other INDEX button indicating the opposite direction to correct it In this way you can reduce the displayed figure down to 1 The figure on the VCR display decreases by 1 every time an index signal is located 21 22 Searching while Checking the Video Cassette Contents Intro Jet Scan This VCR automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording starts The Intro Jet Scan function makes use of these index signals to play back the beginning of each programme recorded on the cassette one after another at high speed This lets you quickly and easily check
26. ay back a tape recorded in the LP mode the picture may be in black and white When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode the picture and the sound may be unstable However these are not malfunctions To Play back S VHS Cassette Tape SQPB S VHS Quasi Playback It is also possible to play back tapes recorded in the S VHS system Some picture noise may occur depending on the type of tape used It is not possible to fully obtain the high resolution that S VHS is capable of It is not possible to record in the S VHS system with this VCR To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly Press the REPEAT button Repeat Playback function does not work during Play Off Timer To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode Press the Stop button 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 on the VCR for more than 2 seconds to put the VCR in the Playback Off Timer mode After that press the Play button on the VCR repeatedly until the desired playback duration is displayed on the VCR display Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication in the following order Counter display 5 30 60 normal playback mode min min
27. button REC button TIMER REC button or DIRECT REC button amp has been pressed without a video cassette inserted Insert a video cassette PLEASE STOP THE TAPE TUNER PRESET has been selected during playback Stop the tape PLEASE SET THE CLOCK TIMER REC button PROG CHECK button has been pressed when the clock is not set Set the clock PLEASE USE A CASSETTE WITH TAB REC OTR button REC button TIMER REC button or DIRECT REC button amp has been pressed without a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab Use a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab NO TIMER RECORDING HAS BEEN SET TIMER REC button has been pressed with no timer programmes Set timer recording VCR IS IN THE TIMER STANDBY MODE POWER button has been pressed during the timer standby mode Press the TIMER REC button to release the VCR from the timer standby mode The VCR will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in brackets The VCR display is not illuminated The mains lead has not been connected Connect the mains lead to the mains supply The VCR display is illuminated but the VCR will not operate The VCR is in the timer mode Press the TIMER REC button to operate the VCR manually Safety devices are operating Disconnect the mains lead and wait for 1 minute Reconnect the mains supply and check fun
28. ck when the button is released For High speed Cue or Review Playback JET SEARCH During playback tap the Fast Forward button amp or the Rewind button twice For Still Playback During playback press the Pause Slow button To return to normal playback press the Play button or the Pause Slow button For Slow Playback During playback keep the Pause Slow button pressed for 2 seconds or more ib To return to normal playback press the Play button Fast forwarding or Rewinding the Tape Press the Fast Forward button amp or the Rewind button in the stop mode To stop fast forwarding or rewinding press the Stop button To Obtain a Higher Speed Rewind Jet Rewind Press the JET REW button The J REW indication appears on the TV screen and VCR display except when the remaining tape time indication appears Depending on a cassette or an operating condition the rewind speed may change somewhat The tape counter is reset to 0 00 00 when the tape is rewound to the beginning To Stop Playback Press the Stop button Notes JET SEARCH 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 pl
29. ctions Dew may have formed Do not operate the VCR for 1 hour An unknown language appears on the TV screen The language setting has been set to an unknown language Select the desired language See page 10 Playback will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in brackets The picture is noisy or is not in color Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen Tracking is not correct Adjust the tracking See page 23 The TV has not been tuned to the VCR Tune the TV to the VCR See page 6 The video heads are clogged or worn Consult your dealer for further advice The playback picture is distorted when using an E300 type video cassette that was recorded in the LP or EP mode We recommend that you use video cassettes other than type E300 The playback picture is distorted when you record the tape in the EP mode using MESECAM system However this is not a malfunction We recommend PAL system for recording in the EP mode Recording will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in brackets The fg indication flashes whenever recording is attempted The erasure prevention tab on the video cassette has been broken off Use a tape with an intact erasure prevention tab or cover the tab hole with adhesive tape if the original recording is no longer required The picture is recorded with noise or a blank screen The aerial or aerial cab
30. d daily programmes can be recorded up to one month in advance by setting the timer Preparations Confirm that the VCR is on Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab Check that the clock is set to the correct time If it has not been set refer to page 10 Set the VCR TV switch to VCR Example In case of JET NAVIGATOR is set to ON Programme position channel 2 Date 27 October Starting time 20 02 Ending time 21 30 Tape speed LP Category MUSIC Present date 16 October Operations 1 Press the PROG CHECK button to display the menu for timer programme on the TV screen 2 Press the DATE button to set the date on which the TV programme will be broadcast On Screen Display Ve a AG an DATE CH ON 27SA SP OFF DATE CH ON SP OFF gt Sem N lt z Pya 07 u c10 E gt 27SA 1 AYA FE AN iQt q Pya CATEGORY amp The next item will flash after about 2 seconds 3 Press the CH button Q to select the programme position of the desired TV station Every time you select the programme position the background changes 4 Press the ON button to set the starting time When it is kept pressed the indication changes in 30 minute intervals vag ar aes PY 5 Press the OFF button to set the
31. e 12 Some tapes may not work correctly If the recording speed changes from SP to LP during a timer recording some brief picture distortion occurs at that point To Activate the Tape Speed Auto Change Function Press the SPEED button to select A lad an e has OFF 2 20 02 21 30 A CATEGORY amp Every time you press the SPEED button the indication changes in the following order mae aa A oF gt EP ae PAL system NTSC system Checking a Timer Programme The VCR must be turned on or in timer recording standby mode Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected 1 Press the PROG CHECK button twice Every time you press the PROG CHECK button the programme shifts below DATE CH ON OFF SELECT 0 END MENU 2 Press the Cursor button gt amp B to display the Category When JET NAVIGATOR is set to ON Press the Cursor button gt again to make the previous display appear 4 19 10 19 55 SI SELECT ENE MENU 3 Press the MENU button to exit the On Screen Display Cancelling a Timer Programme The VCR must be turned on or in timer recording standby mode Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected DATE CH oe lps 1 Press the PROG CHECK button twice SELECT 2 Press the PROG CHECK button repeatedly until the desired timer programme is highlighted A2 20 02 21 30 SP 4
32. ector 7 T D k ibea 9 se VIDEO IN ee AUDIO IN Aerial Input Cable Strap 3 Supplied socket mii pE an uii HG wi pG Q Bi E AUDIO h b LAV OUT LN Ea Aerial Output To mains supply socket VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Connection to a Stereo Amplifier al N ot ou p p ed wA Omm fm Stereo amplifler Not supplied AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT 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 lf 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 2 Set the TV to an unused position which you wish to use for your video playback Tune
33. erior and it may be necessary to adjust the tracking Also on some TVs the picture may scroll up and down in the special playback functions However these are not malfunctions Dirt on the video heads If the video heads get dirty pictures will not be recorded or played back clearly See the following conditions Small amount of dirt Large amount Normal picture of dirt If this happens insert and eject a cassette 5 10 times successively to remove the dirt from the video heads If the problem still persists after performing above contact a service personnel to request assistance 23 Specifications NV FJ630AMM Power Source Power Consumption Video Recording System Video Heads Audio Heads Tape Speed Tape Format Record Playback Time FF REW Time VIDEO Television System Modulation System Input Level Output Level AUDIO Input Level Output Level Audio Track Video Horizontal Resolution Signal to Noise Ratio Dynamic Range Audio Frequency Response Wow and Flutter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Weight Dimensions Standard Accessories 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 12 W 2 rotary heads helical scanning system 4 heads 2 heads Hi Fi PAL SP 23 39 mm s NTSC SP 33 3 mm s VHS tape PAL SP 240 min with NV E240 PAL LP 480 min with NV E240 PAL EP 720 min with NV E240 approx 60 s with NV E180 FF REW approx 43 s with NV E180 Jet Rewind LP
34. ess it again to continue recording To View One TV Programme while Recording Another TV Programme After pressing the REC button to start recording select on your TV the programme position of the TV programme that you want to view To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents Break out the erasure prevention tab after recording If you insert a video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab and press the REC button the RIJ indication flashes on the VCR display to indicate that recording is not possible In this case cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR display 1 Select TAPE SELECT from the On Screen Display and select the corresponding video cassette tape length See page 12 2 Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly until the Remaining Tape Time appears on the VCR display maa Counter Remaining Tape Time _ For certain cassettes the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly To reset the tape counter Press the 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 The tape counter is reset to 0 00 00 when you operate the Jet Rewind function and the tape is rewound to the beginning Notes When playing back a cassette recorded in the LP or E
35. he 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 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 to VCR Operations MENU gt LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD amp DELETE 1 Press the MENU button p to display the Main menu on the TV screen SYSTEM OPTION SELECT OK END MENU 2 Press the Cursor buttons A V to select TUNER PRESET then MENU press OK button STOCK SET CH ADD amp DELETE SYSTEM OPTION SELECT we OK END MENU 3 Press the Cursor buttons A V to select AUTO TUNE then press the Cursor buttons 4 gt to start the Auto Tuning r AUTO TUNE a When Auto Tuning is completed FINE the On Screen Display disappears Jiimntiues and programme position 1 is selected TUNER PRESET CH1 CLEAR OFF AUDIO SYSTEM BG COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO END MENU AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT 3
36. istinguishes between PAL and SECAM broadcasts lf the picture lacks colour when AUTO is selected select MESECAM or PAL Press the Cursor buttons A Y to select SEARCH then press the Cursor buttons lt 4 amp to start the Manual Tuning lf the desired TV station has not been tuned press the Cursor buttons lt P again Press the MENU button and repeat steps 3 7 for each programme position you want to tune to a station On Screen Display CH2 SEARCH 7 CH2 SEARCH lt H 74 04 END MENU 7 END WENU Press the MENU button three times to exit the On Screen Display Direct Tuning A Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure Confirm that CLEAR is set to OFF Press the Cursor buttons A Y to select SEARCH Press the Numeric buttons to enter the number of the desired programme position For other channels that require tuning repeat steps 3 6 Press the MENU button twice to exit the On Screen Display Fine Tuning Procedure Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure Press the Cursor buttons A Y to select FINE then press the Cursor buttons lt gt to obtain the best tuning condition Press the OK button to return the tuning to its former state Press the MENU button to exit the On Screen Display CH 2 AFC OK FINE O END MENU Blanking of Unused Programme Positions Follow steps 1 to 3 of Ma
37. le is defective Check the aerial connection to the VCR See page 5 Check your normal TV picture If there is no picture check your aerial The VCR is not correctly tuned Retune the VCR See pages 7 9 A1 or A2 has been selected Select the required TV programme Timer recording cannot be performed The clock or calendar has been incorrectly set Check the clock and calendar Set them to the present time Note that this is a 24 hour clock See page 10 The recording starting or ending time setting is incorrect Set the recording starting and ending time correctly The VCR has not been set for timer recording Press the TIMER REC button after programming for timer recording AV external recordings cannot be made A1 or A2 has not been selected Select A1 or A2 by pressing the INPUT SELECT button External AV connections are incorrect Check that the connections for external video and audio sources are correct See page 17 A1 cannot been selected DIRECT REC is set to ON Set DIRECT REC to OFF See page 12 The remote control will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in brackets The remote control does not operate correctly The remote control transmitter beam is not reaching the VCR Ensure that the remote control is being pointed at the VCR and that the transmitter beam is not obstructed The distance is too far Use the remote cont
38. lt Tidal RF OFF It is also possible to select by pressing the Numeric buttons Example 28 2 3 Press the MENU button 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 AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT CH22 SEARCH I 21 END WENU 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 during Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is cancelled To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning 1 Press the EJECT button and remove the video cassette 2 Keep the Channel buttons 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 Disappears 1 3 Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect tt 4 Turn off t
39. nual Tuning Procedure Press the Cursor buttons A Y to select CLEAR then press the Cursor buttons lt P 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 Press the MENU button twice to exit the On Screen Display To Add and Delete the Channel Example Example If you want to add a new channel between Channel 4 and If you want to delete Channel 6 Channel 6 1 Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on 1 Press the MENU button amp to display the Main menu on the TV screen the TV screen 2 Press the Cursor buttons A Y to select CH ADD amp DELETE then press the OK button 3 Press the Cursor buttons A Y to select the desired programme position example CH3 then press MENU gt LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD amp DELETE SYSTEM OPTION SELECT 44 OK END MENU MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET gt CH ADD amp DELETE SYSTEM OPTION SELECT we OK END MENU Press the Cursor buttons A Y to select CH ADD amp DELETE then press the OK button Press the Cursor buttons A Y amp B to select the desired programme position example CH3 then press the Cursor button lt 4 amp to select MENU gt LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD amp DELETE SYSTEM O
40. omatically distinguishes E30 60 90 120 180 and 240 tapes E195 For E195 tape E260 For E260 tape E300 For E300 tape The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly depending on the tape used NTSC INPUT SELECT To select the colour TV system used to record NTSC signals Press the Cursor buttons lt 4 amp to select AUTO Allows NTSC 4 43 or 3 58 signals to be distinguished automatically If the tape has not recorded correctly select 4 43 or 3 58 4 43 When recording NTSC 4 43 signals 3 58 When recording NTSC 3 58 signals Some programmes on NTSC 3 58 system cannot be recorded correctly at this position NTSC PB SELECT To select the colour TV system of the TV used to play back a tape recording NTSC signals Press the Cursor buttons lt P to select the desired position according to the colour TV system of the TV on PAL TV For TVs that can receive PAL signals 4 43 For TVs that can receive NTSC 4 43 signals 3 58 For TVs that can receive NTSC 3 58 signals JET NAVIGATOR To set to the conditions for the Jet Navigator Function Press the Cursor buttons lt P to select ON or OFF OFF Initially set at this position ON DN appears on the VCR display and Jet Navigator function works If you select ON OSD REC is set to OFF automatically DELETE NAVIDATA To delete all the Jet Navigator data stored in the VCR s memory Press the Cur
41. or more To Demonstrate the Jet Navigator Function Keep the NAVI button pressed for more than 5 seconds without inserting a cassette tape To Check the Recorded Programming Data Time Stamp Function When playback starts after searching with Jet Navigator function or index search function recorded programming data called Time Stamp appears on the TV screen for approx 5 seconds CH2 10 27 SA ON 20 02 Preparation Display the VCR picture on the TV Note Time Stamp does not appear if the beginning of the Jet Navigator data are not recorded 10 minutes before and after the current tape position even when index signals are recorded To Find the Beginning of Each Recording VHS Index Search System This VCR automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording is started The Index search function makes use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired programme quickly and easily Index signals are automatically recorded in the following cases When you start a recording by pressing the REC button REC OTR button amp or DIRECT REC button When a timer recording starts When you press the REC button on the remote control during recording Conditions for correct operation of the Index search function The VCR must be in the stop mode or in the playback mode Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least 5 minutes long Prep
42. page 7 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
43. rations Connect a video movie camera or another VCR to this VCR as shown Display the VCR picture on the TV Insert the cassette on which the copying is to be performed and make sure that its erasure prevention tab is not broken out Select the audio source required by pressing the INPUT SELECT button to set A1 or A2 A1 Through the AV1 AUDIO IN VIDEO IN sockets A2 Through the AV2 AUDIO IN VIDEO IN sockets on front panel Use the L and R connectors for operations in the normal monaural mode ASA AE Not supplied Other Monaural VCR or Video movie camera Operations 1 Press the Play button to start playback 2 Atthe point where you want to join a new scene press the Pause Slow button to put it in the still playback mode 3 Press the REC button to put it in the recording pause mode 4 Start playback on the source unit and search for the point from which you want to record copy onto this VCR 5 When that point is reached press the Pause Slow button again to start recording the new picture and sound from the playback unit 6 To record copy additional scenes press the Pause Slow button to put this VCR in the recording pause mode and then perform above steps 4 and 5 again 7 At the point where you want to stop recording press the Stop button to finish recording Notes If you leave the VCR in the recording pause mode for more than 5 minutes in step 3
44. recording immediately but need to go out or want to go to bed After the selected recording duration has elapsed recording stops and the VCR automatically switches off To Perform an OTR Recording 1 Display the VCR picture on the TV 2 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab 3 Press the Channel button to select the programme position on which the TV programme to be recorded will be broadcast 4 Press the REC OTR button to start recording 5 Press the REC OTR button repeatedly to select the desired recording duration Every time you press this button the recording duration indicated in the VCR display changes in the following order For example if you select 30 the VCR records a programme from that moment on for 30 minutes 60 min Counter display 30 normal recording mode min 240 180 lt 120 lt 90 min min min min To Stop the OTR Recording Before the End Press the Stop button Notes The OTR function works during normal recording and Direct TV Recording When the tape reaches its end during OTR recording the VCR will turn itself off Recording from an external source This function can be used to make up an edited tape from other recordings or video sources A new scene can be added to the end of previous one Recording VCR AV1 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AV2 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Other VCR or Video movie camera Prepa
45. rol within 7 m of the VCR The batteries are exhausted Replace the batteries Note the precautions for replacement on page 2 The batteries are incorrectly fitted with C reversed Fit the batteries correctly as shown on page 2 Adjusting the Playback Picture Under normal conditions the VCR automatically adjusts the playback picture for optimum quality However in some cases it may be necessary to adjust it manually If the Picture Contains Noise Bars and It Is Not Clear to See Tracking adjustment If noise bars appear during normal playback slow playback or still playback follow the operations below During normal or slow playback press TV D the Channel button V or until the bars noise disappear If the noise bars appear during still playback switch the VCR over to the slow playback mode and then adjust the tracking as explained above Playback picture containing noise bars To Return to Auto Tracking Press the Channel buttons V and A simultaneously If the Still Picture Scrolls Up or Down V Lock Adjustment If the still picture scrolls up or down perform the following operation During still playback keep the Channel button V or pressed until the picture stops scrolling Precautions With certain TV models and tapes it may not be possible to adjust the tracking If you play back a cassette that was recorded on another VCR the picture quality may be inf
46. sly 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 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 Plug in Auto Tuning Setting image illustration On Screen Display 1 Connect the 2 Connect the AUTO TUNING i IN PROGRESS mains lead PLEASE WAIT aerial cable CH22 SEARCH 3 Press the POWER button 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
47. sor buttons lt 4 amp to select OK then press the OK button amp to do the deletion NO Initially set at this position END Itis done to delete all the Jet Navigator data OSD REC To set to the conditions for the OSD Recording function Press the Cursor buttons lt P 8 to select ON or OFF OFF Initially set at this position ON This setting enables OSD Recording See page 15 If you select ON JET NAVIGATOR is set to OFF automatically To set to the conditions for Direct TV Recording Function Press the Cursor buttons lt 4 amp to select ON or OFF DIRECT REC OFF Initially set at this position ON This setting enables Direct TV Recording AV Input becomes exclusive channel for Direct TV Recording See page 16 4 Press the MENU button p twice 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 VCR display For Cue or Review Playback During playback tap the Fast Forward button or the Rewind button To return to normal playback press the Play button If you press and hold down the Fast Forward button amp or the Rewind button cue or review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed and operation returns to normal playba
48. tion of the Direct TV Recording function Set DIRECT REC to ON see page 12 The VCR must be connected to the TV s Audio Video output socket via Audio Video cable as shown AV1 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Audio Video Output Socket of TV To Perform Direct TV Recording 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab 2 Press the DIRECT REC button Recording of the TV programme that you are viewing on the TV starts In some cases it may not be possible to change the programme position on the TV during Direct TV Recording When viewing or displaying the programme from your TV Do not press the AV button Numeric buttons or Channel button during Direct TV Recording otherwise the recording may not be performed correctly When viewing or displaying the programme from your VCR It is possible to select and view any other TV programme from your TV while the Direct TV Recording continues After pressing the DIRECT REC button to start recording select on your TV the programme position of the TV programme that you want to view 3 Press the Stop button to stop recording To Select the Recording Duration and Perform Timer Recording OTR Recording OTR means One Touch Recording and is called this way because you can start recording and select the recording duration by repeatedly pressing a single button This is very convenient for example when you want to start
49. urn 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 To Eject Video Cassette Using the Remote Control Keep pressing the Stop button for at least 3 seconds Preparations Confirm that the VCR is on Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected Set the VCR TV switch to VCR Operations 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab If it has already been inserted press the POWER button to turn the VCR on VCR display 2 Select the TV station using the Channel button It is also possible to select by pressing the Numeric buttons 3 Press the REC REC OTR button to start recording 4 Press the Stop button to stop recording To Select the Desired Tape Speed Press the SPEED button before recording SP provides standard recording time optimum picture and sound quality LP provides doubled recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality EP provides tripled recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode the monaural sound may be unstable When you start the recording in the EP mode EP indication on the VCR display flashes for about 8 seconds EP mode means Super Long Play SLP To Pause Recording Press the Pause Slow button during recording Pr
50. ween PAL SECAM MESECAM and NTSC signals If the picture lacks colour during AV external recording or playback set to PAL MESECAM or NTSC When you want to record or play back in black and white set to B W 4 Press the MENU button amp twice to exit the On Screen Display To Make Various Indicators Appear On Screen Display At a press of the OSD button the following indications appear on the TV screen Press the OSD button again to make the On Screen Display disappear Audio Output Mode Indicators At each press of the AUDIO button the selected sound mode is indicated with Left L and Right R Stereo Both the Left L and Right R Indicators appear Left The Left L Indicator appears Right The Right R Indicator appears Normal Neither the Left L nor Right R Indicator appears At every push of this button the audio output mode changes as follows During playback Stereo L R Normal audio track While the broadcast signals are being received Ta L R Normal 2 Programme position 3 Tape running display Stop Eject Rewind Review Index Search lt lt lt Jet Search 4 lt Jet Rewind Fast Forward Cue Index Search PP gt gt Jet Search gt gt Playback gt Recording Recording pause lIi Repeat playback R gt 4 Present time Tape counter Remaining tape time Index Search OTR indication Play Off Timer

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