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Video Cassette Recorder
NV-SJ400A
Operating Instructions
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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
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please read these instructions completely.
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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. G-Code Programming System Programming is now easier than ever; simply enter the G-Code number found in the programme scheduling pages of newspapers and magazines. ¡ G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corpora
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Positions of 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. 1 X P 9 YZ POWER Í/I < EJECT OFF TIMER Á X W STOP PLAY 2PULL-OPEN DIRECT REC CVC TIMER REC ¥ REC/OTR SEARCH /REW FF/ 65 Á [\ 6 ]^ _D`48H ab IN IN (AV1) OUT RF VIDEO OUT AUDIO cd ef S R Q POWER POWER INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT VCR TV VCR TV P Í Í 123 123 J J O 1 I I 456 456 N V VOLUME VOLUME 789 7
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Contents Before Use As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a Positions of Controls and Components ............................. 3 confined space such as a book case or similar unit. Introduction to Controls and Components ......................... 5 Preparing the Remote Control ............................................ 5 Setting Up IMPORTANT Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of Setting the Remote Cont
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Introduction to Controls Preparing the Remote and Components Control VCR Operation Inserting Remote Control Batteries When you want to operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV switch R to “VCR”. 1 1 Slide off the battery cover. 2 Numeric buttons To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR. Example: 09: 9 19: 1 9 2 To enter a G-Code number. 2 Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly To enter numbers for various settings. aligned. - = RESET button + + To reset the tape counter (el
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Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV You can operate the TVs of the manufacturers listed below TV Operation with the remote control after setting it. The explanations below show you what functions individual buttons have when the VCR/TV switch R is set to “TV”. This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of some manufacturers using the supplied remote control. 1 POWER button To switch the TV on from standby mode (OFF) or vice Preparation versa. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch R to “TV”
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Connections This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an aerial, TV, etc. 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) 1 2 Aerial Connector Aerial Input socket e IN IN (AV1) OUT RF VIDEO OUT AUDIO To mains supply Aerial Output socket f 3 Connections to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets Set the RF out put channel of the VCR to “ss” (RF OFF) when the VCR is connected t
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Tuning the TV to Your VCR The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable To Change the RF output Channel on channel AU28–69 or NZ21–69. In some rare cases after tuning the TV to your VCR, It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same interference may be visible on the picture. To get rid of this way that you watch TV broadcasts. interference, you can manually adjust the RF output channel If you have connected the VCR to the TV through the Audio/ a few channels up
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Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR The VCR is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV) Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display For and can be preset to receive up to 99 TV broadcast stations. Australia Pre-programmed TV Channels (Australia only) Introduction The local TV broadcast channels 2, 7, 9, 10 and 28 are The VCR is tuned automatically by Plug in Auto Tuning. factory-preset in this VCR. However, Auto Tuning using the On Screen Display should That is, if you can receive television
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Fine Tuning Procedure Preparations 1 Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is the TV screen. selected. ≥ Turn on the VCR and select any programme position 34 34 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34 34 34) T to select “TUNER except A1 or A2. PRESET” then press the ENTER button U. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch R is set to “VCR”. 34 34 3 Press the Cursor buttons (34 34 34) T to select “CH” then Manual Tuning Procedure select the channel numb
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To Add and Delete the Channel 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. 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 V to MENU MENU 1 Press the MENU button V to LANGUAGE display the Main menu on the LANGUAGE CLOCK SET CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET display the Main menu on the TUNER PRESET TV
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Language Setting of Setting the Clock of the On Screen Display Your VCR Select one of the three languages displayed: English, Arabic The clock will operate for at least 3 years in total after it has and Russian. 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 Preparations its backup system. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. Preparations ≥ Turn on the VCR. ≥ Confirm that the TV
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Preparations for G-Code Programming Identification numbers must be set for G-Code programming. Note: Proceed with the G-Code programming operation described ≥ To receive satellite stations, the satellite receiver must be on page 24, and the identification numbers of the TV stations connected on the VCR and programme position must be concerned will be set automatically. This will allow G-Code set depending on the type of connection. programming to be undertaken without performing the A1/A2: When
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Settings Using the On Screen Display Preparations 6 Colour system indicator ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is Any selected colour TV system except “AUTO” appears selected. on screen display. (See the To Set the Colour TV System ≥ Turn on the VCR. on this page.) 7 Picture mode indicator At each press of the PICTURE MODE button J, the To Make Various Indicators Appear On selected picture mode is set and following picture mode Screen Display On Screen Display indicators app
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To Select the Colour TV System of the TV Option Setting Used to Play Back a Tape Recording NTSC To Select the Corresponding Video Signals OPTION Cassette Tape Length to Display the TAPE SELECT (E180) Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT. NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO) Approximate Remaining Tape Time NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV) NTSC CONVERTER (OFF) 34 34 3 Press the Cursor buttons (34 34 34) T POWER SAVE (OFF) DIRECT REC (OFF) (TAPE SELECT) MENU to select “NTSC PB SELECT” then LANGUAGE 1 Press the MENU
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For Reduced the VCR’s Power Consumption When the VCR Is Switched Off Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT. On Screen Display 34 34 3 Press the Cursor buttons (34 34 34) T OPTION TAPE SELECT (E180) to select “POWER SAVE” then NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO) NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV) NTSC CONVERTER (OFF) select “ON” or “OFF” by pressing POWER SAVE (OFF) DIRECT REC (OFF) 2 2 1 1 the Cursor buttons (2 2 2 1 1 1) T. SELECT: END :MENU ON: This setting makes the display disappear when the VCR is off. OPTION TAPE
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Playback Preparations To Stop Playback Automatically ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. (Playback Off Timer Function) ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is Whenever you are playing back and wish to stop the tape selected. automatically, simply set the playback duration by pressing ≥ Insert a recorded video cassette. the PLAY OFF TIMER Á button Z on the VCR repeatedly. The duration indicated on the VCR display changes by For Normal Playback: VCR display pressing the PLAY OFF TIMER
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NTSC Playback Convenient Automatic Functions Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back with VCR Auto Power On this VCR via a PAL system TV. When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on ¡ Select “NTSC PB SELECT” from the on screen display automatically. according to the colour TV system of the TV. (See page 15.) Auto Playback Start When you insert a video cassette with a broken erasure on PAL TV: For TVs that can receive PAL signals. prevention tab, playback start automaticall
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Manual Recording Preparations To View One TV Programme while ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. Recording Another TV Programme ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is After pressing the REC button K to start recording, select on selected. your TV the programme position of the TV programme that ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch R to “VCR”. you want to view. To Display the Approximate Remaining Operations Tape Time The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR 1 Insert a video cassette w
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To Immediately Record the To Select the Recording Same Scenes of Programme Duration and Perform Timer That You Are Viewing on the TV Recording (Direct Recording) (OTR Recording) This function allows you to immediately start recording the OTR means One-Touch Recording and is called this way, same scenes of programme that you are viewing on the TV. because you can start recording and select the recording duration by repeatedly pressing a single button. This is very Conditions for correct operation
