Video Cassette Recorder NV-SJ410 Series Operating Instructions VQT8527 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
Dear Customer May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder. We would particularly advise that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions. Contents Before Use Advanced Operations Controls and Components .................................................. 3 Preparing the Remote Control ............................................ 4 Warning and Important Information ..........
Controls and Components Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions. Refer to it for the control and component names and numbers which appear in the text. [ Z 1 Í/I ∏ ! 6 6 5 5
Preparing the Remote Control VCR Operation When you want to operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”. °2 Numeric buttons To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR. Example: 09: 9 1 19: SAT129: 1 1 Slide off the battery cover.
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. Before Use Warning and Important Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of most brands using the remote control supplied with this VCR. ≥ Some TV models cannot be operated with this remote control. 1 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “TV”. 2 Look up your TV’s manufacturer in the list of TVs compatible with the VCR’s remote control on the next page. 3 While keeping the TV-ON/OFF button 1 pressed, use the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the manufacturer’s code.
Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Panasonic 01 –04 SIEMENS 09 AIWA 35 SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33 AKAI 27, 30 SONY 08 BLAUPUNKT 09 TELEFUNKEN 10 –14 BRANDT 10, 15 THOMSON 10, 15 BUSH 05, 06 TOSHIBA 16 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 05, 06 CURTIS 31 DESMET 05, 31, 33 DUAL 05, 06 ELEMIS 31 FERGUSON 10 GOLDSTAR/LG 31 GOODMANS 05, 06, 31 GRUNDIG 09 HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42 INNO HIT 34 IRRADIO 30 ITT 25 JVC 17, 39 LOEWE 07 METZ 28, 31 MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20 MIVAR
Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with the Q Link Function Connections and preparations for a TV equipped with the “Q Link°1” function and equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket. For the connections and preparations 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.
The Preset Download function automatically copies the tuning position of all available TV stations into the VCR’s memory when you connect the VCR using a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable to a TV equipped with the Q Link function. To Simultaneously Set Up this VCR with a New TV Perform the following operation steps exactly as described to ensure that the Preset Download function works correctly. √ First of all, make sure that the VCR is switched off. 1 Switch the TV on.
Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped with the Q Link Function Method 1. If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21-pin Scart cable, then follow the steps below.
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. If the tuning and time/date settings are not correct, performing timer recordings is not possible. 11 Switch the TV on. 12 Select the AV input on your TV. 13 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”. 14 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to switch the VCR on. The Country setting menu appears on the TV screen.
If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 2, follow the operations explained below. To be able to watch the VCR picture on the TV, RF connection requires the video playback channel to be set on the TV. 01 Switch the TV on. 02 Select an unoccupied programme position (which is not tuned to a TV station). If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programme position “0”. 03 Set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”. 04 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to switch the VCR on.
Playback For Normal Playback: VCR display Press the Play button I. For Cue Playback: During playback, tap the Fast Forward button H. ≥ To return to normal playback, press the Play button I. ≥ If you press and hold down the Fast Forward button H, cue playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed. For Review Playback: During playback, tap the Rewind button 8. ≥ To return to normal playback, press the Play button I.
Convenient Automatic Functions 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 I on the VCR for more than 2 seconds to put the VCR in the Playback Off Timer mode.
Recording 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 O to “VCR”. This function allows you to immediately start recording the same programme that you are viewing on the TV. The programme position selected on the VCR automatically changes to that of the TV programme that you are viewing on the TV. When you stop the recording, the VCR automatically switches back to the previously selected programme position.
To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents When you record again onto a previously recorded video cassette, the previous recording is automatically erased and replaced with the new recording. Therefore, to prevent accidental erasure of the recorded contents, break out the erasure prevention tab after recording.
Timer Recording This function lets you programme the VCR for unattended automatic recording of desired TV programmes when you are not at home or sleeping. You can programme timer recordings in two different ways: ≥ By entering the necessary information with the remote control while viewing the On Screen Display (OSD) on the TV screen (explained below) or; ≥ By entering the ShowView number published alongside the TV programme listings in newspapers and magazines (see page 18).
To Programme with the ShowView Function The ShowView numbers assigned to each TV programme and published alongside the TV programme listings in newspapers and magazines 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. Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.
Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions Setting the Recording Date/Day(s) Perform this operation in operation step 3 when programming a timer recording with the On Screen Display, or in operation step 4 when programming with the ShowView number. (See pages 17 and 18.) You can select the recording date (day of the month/day of the week) by pressing the DATE button ;. If you repeatedly press the i side of the DATE button ;, the indication changes in the order shown below.
Programming a Timer Recording of a Satellite Programme To Change a Timer Recording Programming The programming of a timer recording of a satellite programme can be performed in the same way as for normal (terrestrial) TV programmes. For the connection to a satellite receiver and the necessary settings, refer to pages 27 to 29. It is not possible to change a programming while the timer recording is being performed.
To select a Timer-Recorded Programme from the List and Quickly Locate Its Beginning for Automatic Playback (Programme List Search) To Cancel the Programming of a Timer Recording It is not possible to cancel a programming while the timer recording is being performed. ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”. Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the timer recording programmings on the TV screen.
Search Functions To Quickly Find the Beginning of a Desired Programme (VISS=VHS Index Search System) To Search for a Desired Programme While Checking the Recorded Contents on a Cassette (Intro-Jet Scan) 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.
Editing Assemble Editing 5 The assemble editing function makes it easy to record the picture and sound of virtually any number of scenes or programmes in succession. Assemble editing from an external source, for example from a video movie camera, can be performed in the same way. When that point is reached, press the Pause/Slow button 7 again to start recording the new picture and sound from the playback unit.
Album Function 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. The pictures can be copied onto the cassette from a video movie camera, a digital still camera or another VCR for any desired time that you can preset.
Audio Dubbing This function lets you insert narration, background music or special sound effects in previously made recordings. However, this automatically erases the original sound in the tape portions, on which you perform audio dubbing. Í/I
Connecting the VCR to a Decoder To connect this VCR to a decoder, make the connections shown in the illustration below. For the connection to the TV, see pages 8 and 10. . For details about the connection, also read the operating instructions of the decoder. Be sure to keep the VCR, TV and decoder switched off until you have finished all connections. For your safety, do not connect or handle the equipment with wet hands.
Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital Receiver Satellite receiver here includes a digital receiver. The connection method differs depending on the type of your satellite receiver. For details about the connection, also read the satellite receiver’s operating instructions. If the Satellite Receiver Is Not Equipped with a 21-Pin Scart Socket In case your satellite receiver is not equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket, use the RF coaxial cable to connect it to the VCR.
To Prepare the VCR for Remote-controlled Operation of the Satellite Receiver (Setting the Tuner Type) This VCR lets you change the programme position on the satellite receiver and programme timer recordings of satellite programmes ∂ all with this VCR’s remote control. This is called “satellite control”. To enable the VCR to control the satellite receiver, you need to set the tuner type of your satellite receiver. You can find the tuner type numbers on the enclosed list of compatible satellite receivers.
To Prepare the Satellite Receiver To make it possible for the VCR to control the satellite receiver, the satellite receiver must be left in a certain condition. This condition is called standby type, and it differs depending on the make and model of satellite receiver. There are five standby types (A, B, C, D, E) as listed below. Find your satellite receiver in the enclosed list of compatible satellite receivers and note its standby type.
Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in Your Area to the Programme Positions (Manual Tuning) This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be preset to receive TV stations. Usually, if you switch the VCR on for the first time after making the necessary connections, the VCR will start the Download or Auto Setup function automatically so that all available TV stations in the area can be received.
To Enter Newly Available TV Stations To Obtain the Best Tuning Condition 1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) Q to select “Tuning” and “Manual” in this order. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) Q to select “Tuning” and “Manual” in this order. 3 Press the OK button S to display the list of tuned TV stations.
To Change the Type of Video System (Colour TV system) 1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen. To Facilitate the Following Operations with the Instruction Indications on the On Screen Display ≥ To delete a programme position ≥ To inser t a blank programme position ≥ To move a TV station to another programme position 2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) Q to select “Tuning” and “Manual” in this order. 3 Press the OK button S to display the list of tuned TV stations.
Restarting the Auto Setup or Download/ Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition Performing Auto Setup or Download automatically tunes all TV stations available in your area for the VCR. Restarting this function is convenient when you move to another area and may need to set up the VCR again. To Restart the Auto Setup To perform the Auto Setup again, follow the operation steps below. 1 2 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen.
Setting the VCR’s Clock Usually, the VCR’s Auto Setup or Download function automatically adjusts the clock to the correct time. Under some reception conditions, however, the VCR cannot set the clock automatically. In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock.
Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) Settings for the Main Menu Item “Display” Indications that Can Be Displayed on the TV Screen with This Function: At a press of the OSD/DISPLAY button 5, the following indications appear on the TV screen. For Automatic Display of the Channel Guide on the TV Screen Each Time You Change the Programme Position Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen.
For Reduced the VCR’s Power Consumption When the VCR Is Switched Off For Automatic Change of the Brightness of the VCR Display When the VCR Is Switched Off 1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) Q to select “Display”, “Power save” and the entry field for “Power save” in this order.
1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Language Setting 1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) Q to select “Language” and the entry field for “Language” in this order. Main menu 2 3 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) Q to select “Functions”, “TV system” and “PAL/MESECAM” in this order.
Glossary VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) The Video Programme System (VPS) or the Programme Delivery Control (PDC) is a very convenient system which assures that the TV programmes you have programmed for timer recording will be recorded exactly from beginning to end, even if the actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time due to delayed start or extension of the programme duration.
This function works only if the VCR is connected via a fullywired 21-pin Scart cable to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function. Q Link offers the following functions: °(1) Download from the TV When you connect the VCR to a TV, the station list data is automatically copied from the TV to the VCR, and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on the VCR in the same order as on the TV.
Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, please check the following points. √ On Screen Display Messages √ The VCR Does Not Work Correctly The error messages are given in brackets [ ]. The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”. [Please insert video tape!] ‘ You pressed the REC button J (REC/OTR button c), the DIRECT TV REC button 6, the Play button I, the Fast Forward button H, the Rewind button 8 or the SEARCH button M when no cassette was inserted in the VCR.
√ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not Work Properly √ The Remote Control Does Not Work Correctly The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”. The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”. “When recording is attempted, the 1 indication flashes.” ‘ A video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab is used.
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 the Channel button N I (s) or J (i) until the bars noise disappear.
Cautions Be sure to read the cautions carefully before you operate this VCR. Avoid sudden changes in temperature If the VCR is moved suddenly from a cold to a warm place, condensation may form on the tape surface and inside the VCR. If this happens, leave the VCR at room temperature for at least 1 hour before operating it. Avoid humidity and dust Do not use the VCR in very humid or dusty places. This may cause damage to its internal parts.
Specifications NV-SJ410 Series Power Source: Power Consumption: Power Consumption When in Standby Mode: Video Recording System: Video 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: Audio Frequency Response: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions: Standard Accessories: 220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz 19 W A
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