Operating instructions

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Warning and Important Information 2

Controls and Components 3

Menu Operation 4

VCR Operation 5

TV Operation 5

Connecting and Setting up 6

Playback 9

Recording 10

Satellite or Digital Receiver 11

Connecting a Stereo Amplifier 12

Connecting a Decoder 12

Timer Recording 13

Intelligent Timer Function 15

Search Functions 16

Editing 16

Manual Tuning 17

Setting the VCR’s Clock 19

Various Settings 19

Other Function 21

Before Requesting Service 22

Index 24

Specifications 24

Model No.

NV-FJ732EE

NV-FJ632EE

NV-FJ628EE

Contents Page

Please read through all these operating instructions (especially the safety

information) before connecting or operating the video cassette recorder,

or adjusting any settings.

VQT9549

EJECT

CVC

A.DUB

AV3 IN

L MONO

AUDIO

TIMER REC

REC/OTR

EXT LINK

INTELLIGENT TIMER

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

Instrukcja obsługi

Návod k pou ití

Kezelési útmutató

Руководство по эксплуатации

Kérjük, olvassa végig ezt a használati útmutatót (különösen a biztonságra

vonatkozó információkat), mielőtt csatlakoztatná vagy működtetné a

videomagnót, vagy módosítana valamelyik beállításon.

Przed przystąpieniem do podłączania lub obsługi magnetowidu lub do

wprowadzania jakichkolwiek zmian w nastawieniach fabrycznych,

prosimy przeczytać dokładnie niniejszą instrukcję (w szczególnoci

informacje dotyczące bezpieczeństwa).

Перед тем как приступить к подключению, эксплуатации или

выполнению каких-либо настроек видеомагнитофона, ознакомьтесь

со всеми инструкциями по эксплуатации, приведенными в данном

руководстве (обратив особое внимание на меры безопасности).

Ne zapojíte videorekordér, začnete ho pou ívat nebo nastavovat

jakékoliv parametry, přečtěte si vechny tyto pokyny (zejména

bezpečnostní informace).

Summary of content (24 pages)

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Model No.
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Warning and Important Information As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.
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ENGLISH Controls and Components ? 1 W X J 9 D Y NV-FJ732EE INTELLIGENT TIMER EJECT A.DUB VIDEO AV3 IN TIMER REC L/MONO AUDIO R CVC EXT LINK Z [ 6/ REC/OTR \ ] 1 ` _ ^ Q a X /6 8 I 9J Y NV-FJ632EE and NV-FJ628EE EJECT INTELLIGENT EXT LINK TIMER ?] CVC W ^ _ ` D /6 6/ REC / OTR TIMER REC Q a 8 I NV-FJ732EE and NV-FJ632EE NV-FJ628EE has no AUDIO OUT socket (53) and AV2 21-pin Scart socket (51).
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(1) [VCR-ON/OFF]/[TV-ON/OFF] (2) [Numeric] (3) [AV/INPUT SELECT] (For NV-FJ732EE and NV-FJ632EE) [AV] (For NV-FJ628EE) (4) [LIBRARY/SEARCH] (For NV-FJ732EE and NV-FJ632EE) [SEARCH] (For NV-FJ628EE) (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.20) (17) [AUDIO] (18) [OSD/DISPLAY] (19) [RESET] To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to [0:00.00].
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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) 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. [AV LINK] (35) To switch the TV from normal TV reception over to the video playback channel (AV input) (and vice versa).
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Connecting and Setting up (For NV-FJ732EE and NV-FJ632EE) 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.
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Preset Download (To Set Up this VCR with a TV Already in Use) (For NV-FJ732EE and NV-FJ632EE) 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. Downloading of the setup data starts automatically. (Applicable to TVs with [Q Link] or [DATA LOGIC] function) If your TV is equipped with the [Easy Link], [Megalogic] or [SMARTLINK] function, the Country setting menu appears on the TV screen.
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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 [Poccия] (Russia) is selected in the Country setting menu, the names of TV stations may not be correctly displayed and the Auto Clock Setting does not work.
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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.
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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). 3) Press the [REC] (28) to start recording. REC 2) Press the [REC/OTR] (48) on the VCR repeatedly to select the desired recording duration.
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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) Video movie camera 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-FJ628EE) (See page 8.
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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 AV socket of this VCR by a 21-pin cable, it is possible to control the recording of the VCR from this equipment. Connecting a Decoder (For NV-FJ732EE and NV-FJ632EE) Decoder here refers to the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV). Make sure that [AV2] is set to [EXT LINK 1] or [EXT LINK 2].
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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 (ZDF) from 20:00 to 21:30 on 27 October. 1) Press the [PROG.
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If [ss] Appears under [Pos/Name] after Entering a SHOWVIEW Number To Check, Change or Cancel Timer Recording Programmings (For NV-FJ732EE and NV-FJ632EE) 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.
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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.
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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-FJ732EE) 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 1. 2.
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Audio Dubbing (For NV-FJ732EE) 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 (43) 3 Audio equipment or Video movie camera • Connect the audio equipment or a video movie camera to this VCR with an audio cable. • Press the [INPUT SELECT] (3) to select the AV Input (external input) [A1], [A2] or [A3] according to the socket(s) on the VCR to which you have connected the source unit.
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Decoder: To preset pay TV stations. (For NV-FJ732EE and NV-FJ632EE) • 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 distinguished between PAL, SECAM/MESECAM signals. If the picture lacks colour, press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to change the type of video system [PAL] or [MESECAM]. PAL: For receiving PAL signals.
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Setting the VCR’s Clock Various Settings When [Poccия] (Russia) is selected in the Country setting menu, the [AUTO] field does not appear on Clock setting menu. 1) Press the [MENU] (7) to display the Main menu on the TV screen. To Manually Adjust the Clock 2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select [Other settings]. Press the [OK] (24) to display Other settings menu. 1) Press the [MENU] (7) to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2) Press the [Cursor] (38) 34 to select [Clock setting].
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Power save: To reduce the VCR’s power consumption when the VCR is switched off. • Set Power save mode as follows: [ON]: [OFF]: The power consumption is greatly reduced when the VCR is turned off. The power consumption is not reduced when the VCR is turned off. TV system: To select the type of colour TV system to be used during playback or during recording from an external source. • Set the colour TV system as follows: [AUTO]: [PAL]: [MESECAM]: Normally set to this position. When PAL system is used.
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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 ARD 2 STEREO 3 4 L R SP This VCR allows playback of tapes recorded in the NTSC system on a normal PAL system TV and NTSC 4.43 TV with the same operations as usual. (See page 19) On some TVs, however, the playback picture may roll up or down.
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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.
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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 20.) • Power save setting is [ON]. (See page 20.) [The VCR display is illuminated, but the VCR cannot be operated.] • The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode. Press the [TIMER] (20) to cancel the standby mode. • Safety devices are operating.
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Index ∫A Audio ............................................. 19, 21 Audio dubbing ..................................... 17 Audio mode ......................................... 18 Auto Setup ...................................... 7, 18 AV input ................................................. 5 AV link ................................................. 12 ∫B Battery ................................................... 2 ∫C Child lock ............................................. 21 Clock .....................