Video Cassette Recorder NV-FJ620 NV-FJ621 NV-FJ616 NV-SJ220 Series Series Series Series Operating Instructions Contents Warning and Important Information 2 Controls and Components 3 VCR Operation 4 Menu Operation 4 TV Operation 4 Connecting and Setting up 5 Playback 8 Recording 9 Satellite or Digital Receiver 11 Timer Recording 12 Search Functions 14 Connecting a Decoder 14 Connecting a Stereo Amplifier 15 Manual Tuning 15 Setting the VCR’s Clock 17 Various Settings 17 Ot
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.
Controls and Components TIMER A Í Á EJECT TIMER REC CVC 6/ REC/OTR EXT LINK C B /5 TRACKING/V-LOCK + – NV-FJ620 Series, NV-FJ621 Series and NV-FJ616 Series IN ENT AUDIO OUT/SORTIE AV2(DECODER/DECODEUR/EXT) AC I N~ SECTEUR~ AV1 (TV) L /G RF ANT R /D OUT SORTIE NV-SJ220 Series IN ENT AV1 (TV) AC I N~ SECTEUR~ RF ANT OUT SORTIE VCR Operation TV Operation DIRECT TV REC TV ASPECT TV / TEXT Í DIRECT TV REC TV ASPECT TV / TEXT Í TRACKING/V-LOCK 1 2 3 + 4 5 6 – TRACKING/V-LO
VCR Operation When you want to operate the VCR, set the [VCR/TV] switch to [VCR]. Menu Operation Cursor buttons To select items on the menu. VCR TV r Í VCR-ON/OFF button To switch the VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains. MENU EXIT Numeric buttons To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR. Example: 09: 9 19: 1 OK MENU button To display the Main menu. EXIT button To exit the menu.
Connecting and Setting up (For NV-FJ620 Series, NV-FJ621 Series and NV-FJ616 Series) If you are connecting your VCR to a TV equipped with the [Q Link]°1 function, then follow the steps. For a TV equipped with the [DATA LOGIC]°2, [Easy Link]°3, [Megalogic]°4 or [SMARTLINK]°5 function and with a 21-pin Scart socket, also read from this page. For details about the connections, also read TV’s operating instructions. 4 First of all, make sure that the VCR is switched off. Switch the TV on.
Preset Download (To Set Up this VCR with a TV Already in Use) Switch the TV on. Select the AV input on your TV. Set the [VCR/TV] switch to [VCR]. VCR TV Auto Setup Function The Auto Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations and sets the VCR’s clock to the current date and time. Panasonic VCR Country Í Press the [VCR-ON/OFF] button Deutschland Belgien Österreich to turn on the VCR.
If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using only RF coaxial cable, then follow the steps. (RF Connection) RF Coaxial cable must be connected to watch TV channels. When no station has been set, confirm all connections of the VCR again and restart the Auto Setup See page 16.
Playback For Normal Playback Press the [Play] button. For Cue or Review Playback During playback, tap the [Fast Forward] or [Rewind] button. – To return to normal playback, press the [Play] button. – Press and hold down the [Fast Forward] or [Rewind] button. Cue or review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed. For High speed Cue or Review Playback (JET SEARCH) (For NV-FJ620 Series, NV-FJ621 Series and NV-FJ616 Series) During playback, tap the [Fast Forward] or [Rewind] button twice.
To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time Recording See page 17 to set the tape length. Í TRACKING/V-LOCK + – REC Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. – If it has already been inserted, press the [VCR-ON/ OFF] button to turn the VCR on. Select the TV station using the [Channel] button. (Set the [VCR/TV] switch to [VCR].) – It is also possible to select by pressing the [Numeric] buttons. Press the [REC] button to start recording.
Recording from an external source Recording from an external source, for example from a video movie camera, can be performed. Video movie camera Other VCR – Connect your VCR to a TV using only RF coaxial cable. (For NV-SJ220 Series) (See page 7.) – Connect a video movie camera or a VCR to this VCR with a 21-pin Scart cable, as shown in the illustration. – Press the [INPUT SELECT] button to select the AV Input according to the socket on the VCR to which the source unit has been connected.
Satellite or Digital Receiver Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital Receiver If the satellite receiver is equipped with a 21-pin scart socket – Connect your VCR to a TV using only RF coaxial cable. (For NV-SJ220 Series) (See page 7.
To Programme with the ShowView Function Timer Recording The ShowView numbers make it extremely easy to set the VCR for timer recording. The duration of a timer recording programmed with ShowView number may be slightly longer than the actual duration of the TV programme. This VCR lets you programme up to 16 TV programmes (including weekly and daily programmes) for unattended recording up to one month in advance.
If [ – –] Appears under [Pos/Name] after Entering a ShowView Number Pos/Name stands for Programme Position/TV Station Name. Normally, the name of the TV station or the number of the programme position is displayed under [Pos/Name]. However, if the [ – –] indication appears, follow the operation steps below. Press the [Channel] button repeatedly to select the programme position on which the TV programme to be recorded will be broadcast.
Search Functions Connecting a Decoder Programme List Search – Each timer recording programming on the tape must be at least 15 minutes long. (25 minutes in the EP mode) SEARCH Press the [SEARCH] button to display the Programme List menu. Programme List Pos Name 1. ZDF 2. ARD (For NV-FJ620 Series, NV-FJ621 Series and NV-FJ616 Series) Decoder here refers to the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV).
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier (For NV-FJ620 Series, NV-FJ621 Series and NV-FJ616 Series) Manual Tuning This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be preset to receive TV stations. If available TV stations are not received due to extraordinary transmission circumstances, or if you want to change the name of a TV station or change a TV station, you can set it up manually.
Fine tuning: To obtain the best tuning condition. – Press the [Cursor] buttons 34 to obtain the best tuning condition. – If you do not want to change the tuning condition, press the [Cursor] button 1 to return to the original condition [AUTO]. Decoder: To preset pay TV stations. (For NV-FJ620 Series, NV-FJ621 Series and NV-FJ616 Series) – Press the [Cursor] buttons 34 to select [ON]. If [Decoder] is set to [OFF], normal TV stations are preset. Video system: To change the type of video system.
– If [Clock setting] is set to [AUTO] and [Power save] to [ON], the Automatic time correction function does not work while the VCR is turned off. However, as soon as it is turned on, the Automatic time correction function is activated and the clock is set correctly. Setting the VCR’s Clock To Manually Adjust the Clock MENU Press the [MENU] button to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Various Settings Panasonic VCR Press the [Cursor] buttons 34 to select [Clock setting].
AV: To select the type of external source equipment which is connected to the VCR’s AV1 21-pin socket. (For NV-SJ220 Series) – Set the external source equipment as follows: [TV/EXT]: When TV, another VCR or a satellite receiver is connected. [EXT LINK 1]: When a digital receiver which transmits a special control signal recordings via the 21-pin Scart cable, for example the F.U.N. receiver (TU-DSF30/S3) is connected for the linked timer recordings. (See page 11.
Language or Country Setting MENU Press the [MENU] button to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 4 Tape speed indicator (For NV-FJ620 Series, NV-FJ621 Series and NV-FJ616 Series) 5 Tape running display 6 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/ Index Search/One-Touch Recording (OTR)/ Playback Off Timer Function Panasonic VCR Press the [Cursor] buttons 34 to select [Other settings]. Press the [OK] button to display OK Other settings menu.
Convenient Automatic Functions NICAM Broadcasting System VCR Auto Power On When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on automatically.
The VCR Does Not Work Correctly [The VCR display is not illuminated.] – The AC mains lead is disconnected. Connect the AC mains lead securely. – VCR display setting is [OFF]. Set [VCR display] to [ON] or [DIMMED]. (See page 18.) – Power save setting is [ON]. (See page 18.) Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not Work Properly [When recording is attempted, the 1 indication flashes.] – A video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab is used.
Index Audio Auto Setup AV input AV link Battery Child lock Clock Condensation Country setting Cue CVC Decoder Digital receiver Direct TV recording Download EP Erasure protection EXT LINK Fast forward Fine tuning Hi-Fi Intro-jet scan JET SEARCH Language setting LP Manual tuning Menu MESECAM Mono NICAM NTSC playback OSD OTR PAL Playback Page 19 6, 16 4 14 2 4 17 2 5, 6, 7, 19 8 19 14, 16, 18 11 10 5, 6, 16 8, 9, 12 9 11, 18 8 16 10, 16, 20 14 8 19 8, 9, 12, 13 15, 16 4 16, 18 16 20 19 18, 19 9 16, 18 8 Pla
Specifications Power Source: Power Consumption: Power Consumption When in Standby Mode: 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: Video Horizontal Resolution: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Dynamic Range°: Audio Frequency Response: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions: 220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz 21 W (NV-FJ620 Series, NV-F
