Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NV-SJ260 Panasonic
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VQT8511 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Video Cassette Recorder NV-SJ260 Series Operating Instructions.
2 Dear Customer Contents Before Use Controls and Components ................................................ 0 3 Preparing the Remote Control .......................................... 0 4 Warning and Important Information ............................
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4 1 9 9 Wrong Correct 1 2 - - + + 3 1 Slide off the battery cover. 2 Insert the batteries with the polarity ( + and - ) correctly aligned. 3 Replace the battery cover. Notes for Battery Replacement: ≥ The service life of the batteries is approximately 1 year.
5 Bef ore Use 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.
6 Set ting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV The 3 Methods for Switching to the AV Input on Your Panasonic TV Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods for switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform the operations steps listed for the switching methods A, B and C below to determine which one your Panasonic TV uses.
7 Bef ore Use List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control Manufacturer Code Panasonic 01 – 04 AIWA 35 AKAI 27, 30 BLAUPUNKT 09 BRANDT 10, 15 BUSH 05, 06 CURTIS 31 DESMET 05, 31, 33 DUAL 0.
8 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.
9 Connecting and Set ting Up Preset Download Function 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.
10 Connecting and Preparations for a T V Not Equipped with the Q Link Function Aerial (not supplied) Aerial lead (not supplied) TV (not supplied) Aerial Input socket To AC Mains socket RF Coaxial cable (supplied) ≥ Must be connected to watch TV channels.
11 Connecting and Set ting Up If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1, follow the operations explained 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.
12 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. 0 1 Switch the TV on. 0 2 Select an unoccupied programme position (which is not tuned to a TV station).
13 Pla ybac k Playback Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Insert a recorded video cassette. For Normal Playback: Press the Play button I . For Cue Playback: During playback, tap the Fast Forward button H .
14 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 button I .
15 Recording Recording VCR display 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 ” . Operations 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.
16 30 (min.) 240 (min.) 180 (min.) 120 (min.) 60 (min.) Counter display (normal recording mode) Linked Timer Recordings with a Digital Receiver When the AV2 socket of this VCR is connected by a 21-pin.
17 Timer 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.
18 If “ ss ” 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”.
19 Timer Recording 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 3 when programming with the ShowView number.
20 Programme List Pos Name Date Star t 2 ZDF 27/10 We 17:46 3 ARD 28/10 Th 15:00 To select a Timer-Recorded Programme from the List and Quickly Locate Its Beginning for Automatic Playback (Programme List Search) This VCR can display a list of the timer-recorded programmes on the inserted video cassette on the TV screen.
21 Adv anced Oper ations Search Functions To Quickly Find the Beginning of a Desired Programme (VISS u VHS Index Search System) This VCR automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording is started.
22 1 Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV2 21-pin Scart socket b on the VCR and to the 21-pin Scart socket on the decoder. 2 Connect the decoder ’ s mains lead to an AC mains socket. 3 Set “ AV2 ” to “ DECODER ” . For details, see page 30.
23 Adv anced Oper ations Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital Receiver 2 1 To an AC Mains socket 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) 1 Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV2 21-pin Scart socket b on the VCR and to the 21-pin Scart socket on the satellite receiver.
24 Tuning and Assigning the T V 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.
25 V ar ious Se t tings To Enter Newly Available TV Stations 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. 3 Press the OK button S to display the list of tuned TV stations.
26 To Preset Pay TV Stations 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. 3 Press the OK button S to display the list of tuned TV stations.
27 V ar ious Se t tings To Return the VCR to the Shipping Condition If you want to reset the VCR to the factory preset condition, follow the operation steps below. 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 “ Shipping condition ” in this order.
28 Set ting 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.
29 V ar ious Se t tings Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) Settings for the Main Menu Item “ Display ” For Automatic Display of the Channel Guide on the TV Screen Each Time You Change the Programme Position 1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen.
30 For Reduced the VCR ’ s Power Consumption When the VCR Is Switched Off 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.
31 V ar ious Se t tings To Set the Colour TV System Used During Playback or Recording from an External Source 1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons ( 3421 ) Q to select “ Functions ” , “ TV system ” and “ PAL/MESECAM ” in this order.
32 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 T.
33 Helpful Hints ° The operations marked with asterisk are only available if the VCR is connected to a TV featuring the Q Link or the DATA LOGIC function. Note: ≥ If “ Power save ” is set to “ ON ” , the Q Link functions do not work when the VCR is switched off (standby mode).
34 Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, please check the following points. √ On Screen Display Messages The error messages are given in brackets [ ].
35 Helpful Hints √ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not Work Properly 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.
36 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.
37 Helpful Hints 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.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan D Specifications NV-SJ260 Series Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads: 2 heads Tape Speed: SP; 23.39 mm/s Tape Format: VHS tape Record/Playback Time: SP; 240 min with NV-E240 FF/REW Time: approx.
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