Model No. NV-FJ732F NV-FJ632F NV-FJ628F Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Contents INTELLIGENT TIMER AV3 IN AUDIO L MONO EJECT A.
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. Cautions before you operate this VCR Avoid: • Humidity and dust.
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(1) [VCR-ON/OFF]/[TV-ON/OFF] (2) [Numeric] (3) [AV/INPUT SELECT] (For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F) [AV] (Fo NV-FJ628F) (4) [LIBRARY/SEARCH] (For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F) [SEARCH] (Fo NV-FJ628F) (5) [REPLAY] (6) [STILL ALBUM] (7) [MENU] (8) [Rewind] (9) [Stop] (10) [ON] (11) [DATE] (12) [CH] (13) [CANCEL] (14) [PROG./CHECK] (15) [I-TIMER] (16) [VCR 1/2] (#p.19) (17) [AUDIO] (18) [OSD/DISPLAY] (19) [RESET] To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to [0:00.00]. • The tape counter is automatically reset to [0:00.
VCR Operation When you want to operate the VCR, set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [VCR]. [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) To switch the VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains. [Numeric] (2) (For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F) To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR. Example: 9: 9 19: 1 9 To enter a SHOWVIEW number. To enter numbers for various settings.
Connecting and Setting up (For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F) 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.
Preset Download (To Set Up this VCR with a TV Already in Use) (For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F) 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. 1) Press the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to turn on the VCR. The Country setting menu appears on the TV screen. 1) Switch the TV on. 2) Select the AV input on your TV. 3) Set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [VCR]. 4) Press the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to switch the VCR on.
Playback For Normal Playback Press the [Play] (26). For Cue or Review Playback During playback, tap the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8). • To return to normal playback, press the [Play] (26). • Press and hold down the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8). Cue or review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed. For High speed Cue or Review Playback (JET SEARCH) During playback, tap the [Fast Forward] (25) or [Rewind] (8) twice.
Recording 1) Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. • If it has already been inserted, press the [VCR-ON/ OFF] (1) to turn the VCR on. 2) Select the TV station using the [Channel] (33). (Set the [VCR/TV] (23) to [VCR].) • It is also possible to select by pressing the [Numeric] (2). REC SP Note: • This function also works during Direct TV Recording. (For NVFJ732F and NV-FJ632F) To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents Break out the erasure prevention tab after recording.
Recording from an external source Satellite or Digital Receiver Recording from an external source, for example from a video movie camera, can be performed. Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital Receiver INTELLIGENT TIMER AV3 IN (42) AV2(DECODER/DECODEUR/EXT) VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R (43) (51) If the satellite receiver is equipped with a 21-pin scart socket AV1 (TV) (52) Video movie camera Other VCR • Connect a video movie camera or a VCR to this VCR, as shown in the illustration.
Linked Timer Recordings by External Equipments (EXT LINK) If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with a timer function is connected to the AV2 socket of this VCR by a 21-pin cable, it is possible to control the recording of the VCR from this equipment. Make sure that [AV2] is set to [EXT LINK 1] or [EXT LINK 2]. (See page 19.) Timer programming has to be done and switch to the timer recording standby mode on the external equipment, refer to its operating instructions.
To Programme with the SHOWVIEW Function Timer Recording This VCR lets you programme up to 16 TV programmes (including weekly and daily programmes) for unattended recording up to one month in advance. To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD) This method offers easy step-by-step programming with the remote control while you view the prompts on the TV screen. Example: Programming the timer recording of a TV programme broadcast on programme position 2 (M6) from 20:00 to 21:30 on 27 October.
If [ss] Appears under [Pos/Name] after Entering a SHOWVIEW Number To Check, Change or Cancel Timer Recording Programmings (For NV-FJ732F and NV-FJ632F) 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 [ss] indication appears, follow the operation steps below. 1) Press the [PROG./CHECK] (14) to display the timer recording programmings on the TV screen.
Intelligent Timer Function Many TV programmes are broadcast as a series, like dramas or Soaps, on different days of the week. These are often broadcast on the same channel and time each day. The Intelligent Timer Function remembers the channel number along with the start and end times of the last 8 programmes that you have recorded using Timer Recording or SHOWVIEW.
Search Functions Editing Programme List Search Album Function • Each timer recording programming on the tape must be at least 15 minutes long. (25 minutes in the EP mode) (For NV-FJ732F) The album function lets you collect desired scenes (both moving and still pictures) and create the equivalent of a photo album, but on video cassette. 1) Press the [LIBRARY/SEARCH] (4) to display the Programme List menu. Programme List Pos Name 1. M6 2.
Audio Dubbing (For NV-FJ732F) The audio dubbing function lets you record new sound onto the normal (mono) audio track. INTELLIGENT TIMER A.DUB AV3 IN VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R EXT LINK 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.
Decoder: To preset pay TV stations. • Press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select [ON]. If [Decoder] is set to [OFF], normal TV stations are preset. Video system: To change the type of video system. • Press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select [AUTO]. The VCR automatically distinguishes PAL and SECAM signals If the picture lacks colour, press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to change the type of video system to [PAL], [SECAM] or [MESECAM]. PAL: For receiving PAL signals. SECAM: For receiving SECAM signals.
Setting the VCR’s Clock Various Settings To Manually Adjust the Clock 1) Press the [MENU] (7) to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select [Clock setting]. Press the [OK] (24) to display the Clock setting menu on the TV screen. Panasonic VCR Clock setting Clock setting : MAN. Time Date : 20:30:24 : 16.10.05 3) Confirm that [Clock setting] is set to [MAN.], and then press the [OK] (24). 4) Use the [Cursor] (38) 3421 to set the date and time.
Power save: To reduce the VCR’s power consumption when the VCR is switched off. • Set Power save mode as follows: [ON]: The power consumption is greatly reduced when the VCR is turned off. [OFF]: The power consumption is not reduced when the VCR is turned off. Refer to the followings when [Power save] is set to [ON]. • [VCR display] is automatically set to [OFF]. • To turn the VCR on, keep the [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) pressed on the VCR main unit. It is not possible to turn it on with the remote control.
Other Function Indications that Can Be Displayed on the TV Screen At a press of the [OSD/DISPLAY] (18), the following indications appear on the TV screen. 1 TF1 2 STEREO 3 4 L R SP 1) TV station name 2) STEREO, M1 and M2 Indicator When receiving a TV 0:00:29 programme with the Stereo, 5 6 Bilingual or NICAM sound system, the type of sound system in which it is broadcast is automatically indicated. STEREO: When receiving a Stereo/NICAM stereo broadcast.
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] (26). VCR-off Playback When the VCR is off, an inserted cassette can be played back by pressing the [Play] (26). Auto Rewind When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.
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 19.) • Power save setting is [ON]. (See page 19.) 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 ∫A ∫J Audio ............................................. 18, 20 Audio dubbing ..................................... 16 Auto Setup ...................................... 7, 17 AV input ................................................. 5 AV link ................................................. 11 ∫B Battery ................................................... 2 ∫C Child lock ............................................. 20 Clock ................................................... 18 Colour mode .....
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