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| www..com Video Cassette Recorder NV-FJ610 Series NV-FJ606 Series NV-FJ604 Series Operating Instructions VQT8539 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. www..com 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 Controls and Components .................................................. 3 Preparing the Remote Control ............................................ 4 Warning and Important Information .................................... 5 Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV ................ 6 Advanced Operations Search Functions ............................................................... 17 To Quickly Find the Beginning of a Desired Programme (VISS=VHS Index Search System) ............................... 17 To Search for a Desired Programme While Checking the Recorded Contents on a Cassette (Intro-Jet Scan) ............................................................. 17 Editing ................................................................................. 18 Assemble Editing .......................................................... 18 Connecting the VCR to a Decoder/ Connecting the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier ................... 19 Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital Receiver .......................................................................... 20 Connecting and Setting Up Connecting the VCR to a TV ................................................. 7 Playback Playback ............................................................................. 10 Various Settings Recording Recording ........................................................................... 11 To Select the Recording Duration and Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording) ................. 12 Linked Timer Recordings with a Digital Receiver ........ 12 Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in Your Area to the Programme Positions (Manual Tuning) ..... 21 Restarting the Auto Setup/ Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition ............... 24 Setting the VCR's Clock ..................................................... 25 Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) .............. 26 Timer Recording Timer Recording ................................................................. 13 To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD) ...... 13 To Programme with the ShowView Function ............... 14 Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions ....... 15 To select a Timer-Recorded Programme from the List and Quickly Locate Its Beginning for Automatic Playback (Programme List Search) ............................................. 16 Helpful Hints Glossary ............................................................................. 29 Before Requesting Service ............................................... 31 Adjusting the Playback Picture ..................................... 32 Cautions .............................................................................. 33 Specifications ..................................................... Back cover 2 www..com 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. 1Y Z 9 H ! I/I < EJECT CVC C D REC/OTR TIMER RECA 6 6 5 5 [ \ ] M^ C 8G AV2 (DECODER/EXT) AV1 (TV) AUDIO OUT L RF IN AC IN~ SECTEUR~ R RF OUT _ O N VCR TV TV/TEXT a b cd X VCR TV TV/TEXT VCR TV TV/TEXT I TRACKING/V-LOCK M 2 5 8 0 INDEX I TRACKING/V-LOCK I TRACKING/V-LOCK 1 3 6 9 / o p J I VOLUME 1 2 5 8 0 INDEX 3 6 9 / o p J I VOLUME 1 2 5 8 0 INDEX 3 6 9 / o p J I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : o p = > ? @ / 4 7 INPUT SELECT L K J I H G F E D C B A 4 7 INPUT SELECT N r s N r s S R T Q P 4 7 INPUT SELECT W VOLUME N r s AV AV AV REPLAY OSD/DISPLAY SEARCH SHOW VIEW REC REPLAY OSD/DISPLAY SEARCH SHOW VIEW REC REPLAY OSD/DISPLAY SEARCH SHOW VIEW REC K ;/D MENU L OK K ;/D MENU L OK K ;/D MENU L OK EXIT EXIT EXIT 6 6 6 6 6 6 J I r DATE r ON r OFF J I r DATE r ON r OFF J I r DATE r ON r OFF s AUDIO s TAPE s A AV LINK s AUDIO s TAPE s A s AUDIO s TAPE s A AV LINK PROG./CHECK CANCEL RESET TV ASPECT SP/LP TIMER REC PROG./CHECK CANCEL RESET TV ASPECT SP/LP TIMER REC AV LINK U PROG./CHECK CANCEL RESET TV ASPECT SP/LP TIMER REC V See page 4. (VCR Operation) See page 6. (TV Operation) 3 www..com Preparing the Remote Control Inserting Remote Control Batteries 1 1 Slide off the battery cover. VCR Operation When you want to operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV switch N to "VCR". 2 Numeric buttons To select the programme positions (1-99) of the VCR. Example: 09: 9 19: 1 9 2 + 3 + To enter a ShowView number. To enter numbers for various settings. 6 No function = Tape Counter Reset button To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to "0:00.00". The tape counter is automatically reset to "0:00.00" when a video cassette is inserted. @ No function O Infra-red transmitter T Child Lock Function buttons (Convenient function to prevent unauthorized use) This function deactivates all buttons on the VCR and the remote control. Use this function, when you do not want other people to operate the VCR. To Activate the Child Lock Function: 1 Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons T simultaneously until the "! hold" indication appears " in the VCR display. If you press a button while the Child Lock function is on, the "! hold" indication appears in the VCR " display to inform you that no operation is possible. 2 Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned. 3 Replace the battery cover. VCR display Notes for Battery Replacement: The service life of the batteries is approximately 1 year. However, it varies considerably depending on the frequency of use. When they are exhausted, replace them with two AA, UM3, or R6 size batteries. When the batteries are exhausted, remove them immediately and dispose of them correctly. Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned. Do not mix old battery with new battery. Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese. Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries. When you do not use the remote control for a long time, take out the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place. Indication when the Child Lock function is activated If the Sliding Cover of the Remote Control Becomes Detached If the sliding cover of the remote control becomes detached accidentally, fit it securely in place by placing it on the top of the remote control at the position shown in the illustration below, and pushing it down until it clicks into position. It is not possible to fit the sliding cover in place by pushing or sliding it on from the bottom end of the remote control. To Cancel the Child Lock Function: 1 Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons T simultaneously until the "! hold" indication " disappears. If you disconnect the power cable, the Child Lock function is automatically cancelled after the power backup time of approximately 60 minutes has elapsed. Z Cassette compartment [ Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window ] VCR display Correct Wrong 4 www..com Warning and Important Information 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. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER. To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Remarks 1. This VCR is also capable of receiving SECAM type broadcasting programmes (SECAM B/G) and recording/ playing back its colour television signals. 2. When a cassette which has been recorded on this VCR is played back on a SECAM VCR, the picture may be reproduced in black and white. When it is played back on a PAL VCR without SECAM capability, the picture may not be reproduced in normal colour. 3. When cassettes recorded on a SECAM VCR or SECAM pre-recorded cassettes are played back on this VCR, the picture may be reproduced in black and white. 4. This VCR is not designed for use in France, where a SECAM VCR should be used instead. Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 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. SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. 5 Before 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. www..com Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV Only Panasonic TVs can be operated with the provided remote control. The settings for operating the TV with the remote control have already been made. No additional settings need to be performed. However, some Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using this remote control. 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. A 1 Set the VCR/TV switch N to "TV". 2 Press the AV button 3 to switch to the AV Input. Each press of the AV button 3 switches between "TV reception" and "AV Input(s)". B 1 Set the VCR/TV switch N to "TV". 2 Press the AV button 3. Colour bars for selecting the AV Input appear on the TV screen. 3 Follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen to select the desired AV Input from the displayed colour bars for the AV Input by pressing the corresponding colour button @ (red) :, DATEi (green) ;, ONi (yellow) F or OFFi (blue) E on the remote control. C 1 Set the VCR/TV switch N to "TV". 2 Press the AV 3 button. The last previously selected AV Input indication appears on the TV screen. The indications for selecting another AV Input also appear, but they disappear a few seconds later. 3 Before the indications for selecting another AV Input disappear, press the ? button :, DATEp p button ;, ONp button F or OFFp button E to p p select the desired AV input. With the following four buttons, you can move and select as follows: ? :: Move left DATEp ;: Move down p ONp F: Move up p OFFp E: Move right p TV Operation The explanations below show you what functions individual buttons have when the VCR/TV switch N is set to "TV". 1 TV-ON/OFF button To switch the TV on from standby mode (OFF) or vice versa. On some TVs it is only possible to switch the TV to standby mode (OFF) with this button, but not on. In this case, try to turn the TV on with one of the following buttons: Numeric buttons 2 AV button 3 Channel button M 2 Numeric buttons To select the programme positions (1-99) on the TV. 3 AV button To select the desired AV input on the TV. M Channel button To select the desired programme position (TV station) on the TV. U Teletext buttons If your TV is equipped for Teletext reception, you can use these buttons to change the teletext information displayed on the screen and select desired information. For details, refer to your TV's operating instructions. V TV ASPECT button To switch the screen format between the wide-screen and other formats. W VOLUME button To adjust the volume of the TV. X TV/TEXT button To switch between normal TV mode and teletext mode. 6 www..com Connecting the VCR to a TV 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. (AV Connection) Aerial (not supplied) c Aerial lead (not supplied) TV (not supplied) AC Input socket _ Aerial Input socket d 21- Scart cable to AV1 (not supplied) 21-pin Scart socket To AC Mains socket AC Mains lead (supplied) RF Coaxial cable (supplied) Must be connected to watch TV channels even if 21-pin Scart cable is used to connect VCR to TV. After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 8). or Method 2. If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using only RF coaxial cable, then follow the steps below. (RF Connection) Aerial (not supplied) c Aerial lead (not supplied) TV (not supplied) AC Input socket _ Aerial Input socket d RF Coaxial cable (supplied) Must be connected to watch TV channels. To AC Mains socket AC Mains lead (supplied) After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 9). 7 Connecting and Setting Up www..com 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. If the tuning and time/date settings are not correct, performing timer recordings is not possible. 01 02 03 04 Switch the TV on. Select the AV input on your TV. Set the VCR/TV switch N to "VCR". Hint: If you select "Schweiz", "Suisse" or "Svizzera" on the Country setting menu, the Functions setting menu appears automatically to let you set the item "Power save" to "ON". In this setting, the VCR's power consumption is minimised when it is off (Standby mode). To turn the VCR on, keep the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 pressed on the VCR main unit. It is not possible to turn it on with the remote control. When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished: 1 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to set the correct time and date. Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to switch the VCR on. The Country setting menu appears on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the country where you are using the VCR. Press the OK button R and the VCR's Auto Setup automatically starts and tunes all available TV stations and also sets the clock. This takes about 5 minutes. On Screen Display Country Belgie Belgique Belgien Danmark Espana France Italia Nederland Norge VCR Deutschland Osterreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera others 2 05 Menu for Country setting VCR : others : Ch 21 To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup Function On Screen Display 06 Auto-Setup Country Tuning 1 Press the MENU button S to display the OSD Main menu on the TV screen. Main menu Timer recording Tuning Clock setting Functions VCR Indication during Auto Setup VCR display 2 SP 07 When the indication shown on the right appears on the VCR display, the Auto Setup is complete. CVC Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Tuning" and press the OK button R then select "Manual". Tuning Manual Auto-Setup Restart Shipping condition VCR Indication when Auto Setup is complete Tuning VCR Pos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name ARD ZDF N3 HR3 BR3 RB3 SFB3 SW3 Ch 1 2 19 26 18 3 36 29 08 Press the MENU button S for more than 5 seconds so Indication when the RF output that the RF output channel channel is 36 (example) number appears on the VCR display. The initial setting is channel 36. Press the Numeric button "0" 2 so that the displayed RF output channel number changes to "- -". 3 Press the OK button R to display the list of tuned TV stations and confirm that all available TV stations have been set correctly. List of tuned TV stations (example) 09 Indication after changing the RF output channel to "- -" 4 Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 10 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. When the station names and/or channel numbers have not been set correctly: See page 21 for details. To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished Press the EXIT button Q. 8 www..com 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. 1 2 Switch the TV on. Select an unoccupied programme position (which is not tuned to a TV station). If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programme position "0". Set the VCR/TV switch N to "VCR". Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to switch the VCR on. Press the MENU button S for more than 5 seconds. The number of the RF output channel appears on the VCR display. The initial setting is channel 36. VCR display When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished: See page 8. To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup Function See page 8. 3 4 5 If the Picture on the TV's Video Playback Channel Is Distorted If, after setup, you select the video playback channel on the TV and view a TV programme on a programme position selected on the VCR, some interference may occur in certain cases. If this happens, you can minimise the distortion by changing the RF output channel on the VCR to another number. Follow the operations below. 1 2 Set the VCR/TV switch N to "VCR". Press the MENU button S for more than 5 seconds. The number of the RF output channel appears on the VCR display. The initial setting is channel 36. Indication when the RF output channel is 36 (example) Indication when the RF output channel is 36 (example) 6 Tune your TV until the test pattern shown on the right appears on the TV screen. Now, the setting of the RF output channel is complete. On Screen Display As the tuning method differs depending on the VCR TV you are using, refer Ch:36 to your TV's operating instructions for details about tuning. Press the OK button R. The Country setting menu appears on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the country where you are using the VCR. Press the OK button R and the VCR's Auto Setup automatically starts and tunes all available TV stations and also sets the clock. This takes about 5 minutes. If you select "Schweiz", "Suisse" or "Svizzera" on the Country setting menu, see page 8. When the indication shown on the right appears on the VCR display, the Auto Setup is complete. Indication of the test pattern Country Belgie Belgique Belgien Danmark Espana France Italia Nederland Norge 7 VCR Deutschland Osterreich Portugal Suomi Sverige Schweiz Suisse Svizzera others 3 8 Press the numeric buttons 2 to change the RF output channel. Enter a channel number which differs by 2 or 3 from the one initially set number. For example, as the original number is 36, enter 39. Menu for Country setting VCR : others : Ch 21 Indication after changing the RF output channel to 39 (example) 9 Auto-Setup Country Tuning 4 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Indication during Auto Setup Note When You Have Changed the RF Output Channel: After changing the RF output channel to a different number, be sure to retune your TV to the VCR's new RF output channel. (For details about tuning, refer to your TV's operating instructions.) 1 Press the MENU button S for more than 5 seconds. When the test pattern shown on the right appears sharp and clear on the TV screen, the tuning is complete. CVC SP 10 Indication when Auto Setup is complete 2 VCR Ch:39 To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished Press the EXIT button Q. Test pattern indication 3 Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 9 Connecting and Setting Up www..com 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. Notes: Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5 minutes. During playback function other than normal playback, horizontal noise bars may appear in the picture, the colour of the picture may be unstable, or the picture may be otherwise distorted. When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, the picture may be in black and white. However, these are not malfunctions. For Normal Playback: Press the Play button H. VCR display For Cue Playback: During playback, tap the Fast Forward button G. To return to normal playback, press the Play button H. If you press and hold down the Fast Forward button G, cue playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed. To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly Press the Play button H on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. The "R" indication appears on the On Screen Display. If "OSD" is set to "OFF" (See page 26), the "R" indication will not appear in repeat playback mode. Beginning of Tape Repeat Playback PLAY End of Recorded Part For Review Playback: During playback, tap the Rewind button 8. To return to normal playback, press the Play button H. If you press and hold down the Rewind button 8, review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed. Control Signal Interruption (at least 5 sec.) R 0:00:29 REWIND Indication of the Repeat Playback mode For Still Playback: During playback, press the Pause/Slow button 7. To return to normal playback, press the Play button H or the Pause/Slow button 7. To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode: Press the Stop button 9. For Slow Playback: During playback, keep the Pause/Slow button 7 pressed for 2 seconds or more. To return to normal playback, press the Play button H. To rewind the tape a little to view the same scene again (Replay Function) If you want to view the same scene again, for example because you could not catch clearly what a person said, simply press the REPLAY button 4, to rewind the tape a little from its present position and play it back again. The direction in which the tape is rewound depends on what playback mode the VCR is in when you press the REPLAY button 4. If you press the REPLAY button 4 when the VCR is in the stop, rewind, fast-forward, slow playback, or standby (Off) mode, the Replay function does not work. During Normal Playback, Cue Playback and Still Playback: When you press the REPLAY button 4, the VCR switches over to the review playback mode for a few seconds and then resumes normal playback. During Review Playback: When you press the REPLAY button 4, the VCR briefly switches over to Cue playback and then plays back at normal speed in forward direction from the point where the REPLAY button 4 was pressed. Fast-forwarding or Rewinding the Tape: To fast-forward the tape: Press the Fast Forward button G in the stop mode. To rewind the tape: Press the Rewind button 8 in the stop mode. To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding, press the Stop button 9. To briefly view the picture during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press and hold down the corresponding button. To Stop Playback Press the Stop button 9. 10 www..com Recording 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 H on the VCR for more than 2 seconds to put the VCR in the Playback Off Timer mode. After that, press the Play button H on the VCR repeatedly until the desired playback duration is displayed on the VCR display. Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication in the following order: Counter display (normal playback mode) 240 180 (min.) (min.) To Stop Midway: Press the Stop button 9. 30 (min.) 60 (min.) 120 (min.) 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 N to "VCR". Operations Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. If it has already been inserted, press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to turn the VCR on. Select the TV station using the Channel buttons M. It is also possible to select by pressing the numeric buttons 2. Press REC (REC/OTR) button I (^) to start recording. 2 VCR display To Play Back NTSC Video Cassettes on Your PAL TV (Quasi-NTSC Playback Function) (NV-FJ610 Series only) This VCR allows playback of tapes recorded in the NTSC system on a normal PAL system TV with the same operations as usual. On some TVs, however, the playback picture may roll up or down. If your TV has a V-HOLD control or equivalent adjustment function, use it to try to stop the picture movement. 3 4 REC Press the Stop button 9 to stop recording. To Select the Desired Tape Speed Press the SP/LP button D before recording. SP provides standard recording time and optimum picture quality. LP provides doubled recording time with slightly reduced picture quality. SP 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 H. VCR-off Playback When the VCR is off, an inserted cassette can be played back by pressing the Play button H. Auto Rewind When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning. This function does not work during timer recording and OTR. Automatic Switching Off and Ejection When the VCR is switched off, and inserted cassette can be ejected simply by pressing the EJECT button Y. The VCR will eject the cassette and automatically turn itself off again. VCR-off Search When the VCR is off, the VCR starts intro-jet scan of an inserted cassette by pressing the SEARCH button L. To Pause Recording Press the Pause/Slow button 7 during recording. Press again to continue recording. REC To View One TV Programme while Recording Another TV Programme After pressing the REC button I to start recording, select on your TV the programme position of the TV programme that you want to view. To Eject the Video Cassette Using the Remote Controller Keep pressing Stop button 9 for at least 3 seconds. Notes: When playing back an E300 cassette recorded in the LP mode, some picture distortion may occur. However, this is not a malfunction. The recording pause mode will be automatically cancelled after 5 minutes and return to the stop mode. 11 Recording Playback 1 www..com To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR display. 1 Press the TAPE button B and select the corresponding cassette tape length. See page 26. 2 Press the OSD/DISPLAY button 5 repeatedly until the Remaining Tape Time appears on the VCR display. Pressing the OSD/DISPLAY button 5 once makes the On Screen Display appear; after that, pressing it repeatedly changes the indication in the following order: Clock Counter Remaining Tape Time To Perform an OTR Recording: 1 Display the VCR picture on the TV. 2 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. Press the Channel buttons M to select the programme position on which the TV programme to be recorded will be broadcast. Press the REC/OTR button ^ to start recording. Press the REC/OTR button ^ repeatedly to select the desired recording duration. Every time you press this button, the recording duration indicated in the VCR display changes in the following order. For example, if you select "30", the VCR records a programme from that moment on for 30 minutes. Counter display (normal recording mode) 30 (min.) 60 (min.) 120 (min.) 3 4 5 For certain cassettes, the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly. 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. 240 (min.) 180 (min.) To Stop the OTR Recording Before the End: Press the Stop button 9. Linked Timer Recordings with a Digital Receiver When the AV2 socket of this VCR is connected by a 21-pin cable to a Digital Receiver, it is possible to have timer recordings for a Digital Receiver execute automatically simply by switching the Digital Receiver into timer standby mode and then switching this VCR into timer recording standby mode. Note that linked timer recordings may not work properly with some Digital Receivers. 1 Make sure that "AV2" is set to "TIMER". (See page 27.) Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab into the VCR. Switch the Digital Receiver over to the timer standby mode. Press the TIMER REC button C to switch the VCR over to the timer recording standby mode. This VCR does not require any further special timer recording operations. The recording will start at the date and time programmed for the Digital Receiver. Erasure prevention tab Use a screwdriver or similar tool to break out the tab. To Record Again onto the Video Cassette with a Broken Out Erasure Prevention Tab: If you insert a video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab and press the REC button I, the "1" indication flashes on the VCR display to indicate that recording is not possible. Adhesive tape In this case, cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape. The adhesive tape substitutes for the prevention erasure tab and makes it possible to record again on this cassette. 2 3 4 To Select the Recording Duration and Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording) OTR means One-Touch Recording and is called this way, because you can start recording and select the recording duration by repeatedly pressing a single button. This is very convenient, for example when you want to start recording immediately but need to go out or want to go to bed. After the selected recording duration has elapsed, recording stops and the VCR automatically switches off. Notes: Always connect the Digital Receiver to be used for timer recordings to the AV2 socket of this VCR using a 21-pin cable. Linked timer recordings are not counted in the total time of timer recording programmings. Make sure that the date and time of the linked timer recording does not conflict with that of a VCR. If programmed recordings do overlap, either linked timer recording or timer recording of VCR have the priority. 12 www..com 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 14). This VCR lets you programme up to 8 TV programmes (including weekly and daily programmes) for unattended recording up to one month in advance. 06 Press the SP/LP button D to set the desired tape speed. SP provides standard recording time and optimum picture quality. LP provides doubled recording time with slightly reduced picture quality. Regarding the "A" indication, refer to page 15. Press the Cursor button (!" ) P to set VPS/PDC to ON or OFF (- - -). See page 15 for VPS/PDC recording. Press the TAPE button B to select the corresponding cassette tape length. (See page 26.) Press the OK button R to conclude the settings. To programme additional VCR Timer recording timer recordings, repeat Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC ZDF 27/10 20:00 21:30 SP ON operation steps 2-9. jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jj/jj jj/jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj 07 08 09 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. Preparations Confirm that the VCR is on. Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. Set the VCR/TV switch N to "VCR". Example: Programming the timer recording of a TV programme broadcast on programme position 2 (ZDF) from 20:00 to 21:30 on 27 October. Follow the on screen operation guide. Operations 10 Press the TIMER REC button C to switch the VCR over to the timer recording standby mode. Check that c is lit on the VCR display. If it is flashing, check the timer recording details again. (See page 15.) To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj 02 Press the Channel buttons : to select the programme position of the desired TV station. As an alternative method, after pressing the Channel button :, you can use the Cursor (3421) P. Press the DATE button ; to set the date on which the TV programme will be broadcast. Press the ON button F to set the starting time. When it is kept pressed, the indication changes in 30-minute intervals. Press the OFF button E to set the ending time. However, after you have finished using the VCR, be sure to reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button C again, otherwise the programmed timer recording will not be performed. 03 04 05 Note: If the VCR is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time, the "c" indication flashes on the VCR display. In this case, press the TIMER REC button C to put the VCR in the timer recording standby mode. 13 Timer Recording 01 Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the menu for programming timer recordings on the TV screen. On Screen Display Alternatively, you can VCR Timer recording press the MENU button Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC S and then select "Timer recording". When you want to use the VCR for playback, normal recording or some other operation before the programmed timer recording will be performed, you can temporarily suspend the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button C so that the "c" indication on the VCR display disappears. www..com 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. Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. Set the VCR/TV switch N to "VCR". Example: Programming a timer recording of a TV programme with the ShowView number 920126 Operations 7 Press the TIMER REC button C to switch the VCR over to the timer recording standby mode. Check that "c" is lit on the VCR display. If it is flashing, check the timer recording details again. (See page 15.) If "- - " 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". However, if the TV station information was not automatically set during Auto Setup due to adverse reception conditions, the "- - " indication appears instead. In such a case, follow the operation steps below to correct it. Press the Channel buttons : repeatedly to select the programme position on which the TV programme to be recorded will be broadcast. Timer recording Pos Name jj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj VCR SP LP SP jj jj jj jj jj jj jj 1 2 Press the SHOW VIEW button K to display the menu for entering the ShowView number on the TV. Press the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the ShowView number. If you have entered a wrong digit, press the Cursor button (2) P and then enter the correct digit. Start Stop DATE ON OFF 15:00 jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj VPS PDC jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj 17:00 jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj "- - " indication On Screen Display VCR After you have entered the information of a TV station, it remains stored in the VCR's memory, and you do not need to enter it again in the future. ShowView 920126 3 4 Press the OK button R to display the programmed content. Press the SP/LP button D to set the desired tape speed. SP provides standard VCR Timer recording recording time and Pos Start Stop SP VPS Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC optimum picture quality. ZDF 27/10 20:00 21:30 SP ON LP provides doubled recording time with slightly reduced picture quality. Regarding the "A" indication, refer to page 15. To extend the ending time or to make any corrections, use the Cursor button (3421) P, the Channel buttons :, the DATE button ;, the ON button F, the OFF button E, the SP/LP button D. See page 15 for VPS/PDC recording. jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode When you want to use the VCR for playback, normal recording or some other operation before the programmed timer recording will be performed, you can temporarily suspend the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button C so that the "c" indication on the VCR display disappears. However, after you have finished using the VCR, be sure to reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button C again, otherwise the programmed timer recording will not be performed. Note: If the VCR is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time, the "c" indication flashes on the VCR display. In this case, press the TIMER REC button C to put the VCR in the timer recording standby mode. 5 6 Press the TAPE button B to select the corresponding cassette tape length. (See page 26.) Press the OK button R again to conclude the settings. Timer recording To programme additional Pos Start Stop Name DATE ON OFF ZDF 27/10 20:00 21:30 timer recordings, repeat operation steps 1-6. jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj VCR SP LP SP jj jj jj jj jj jj jj VPS PDC ON jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj 14 jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj www..com 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 13 and 14.) 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. If you press the F side of the DATE button ;, the indication changes in the opposite order. Programming a timer recording (setting the date) is possible up to one month ahead of the TV programme's broadcasting date and time. Daily and weekly timer recordings will continue until you cancel them. Condition for correct operation of the Auto SP/LP Change function: The tape length of the inserted cassette must be set correctly. (See page 26.) To Activate the Auto SP/LP Change Function: In operation step 6 when programming a timer recording with the On Screen Display (see page 13), or in operation step 4 when programming with the ShowView number (see page 14), press the SP/LP button D to select "A". When you press this button VCR repeatedly, the indication changes Timer recording Pos Start Stop SP VPS in the following order: Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC ZDF jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj 27/10 jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj 20:00 jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj 21:30 jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj A jj jj jj jj jj jj jj OFF jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj SP A LP Indication when "A" is selected Setting for Control of the Recording Starting and Ending Time by Special Signal Included in the Broadcasting Signal (VPS/PDC Function) VPS stands for Video Programme System. PDC stands for Programme Delivery Control. If a TV programme, for example a football game runs longer than scheduled, is shortened or starts earlier or later, this function synchronises the recording start and stop with the actual broadcasting start and stop of the TV programme. Conditions for correct operation of the VPS/PDC function: "ON" must be displayed under "VPS/PDC" on the On Screen Display. The TV station must broadcast VPS/PDC signals. The programme starting time must be set correctly to the starting time listed in the newspaper/magazine. If, at the start of a timer recording, the VCR determines that the remaining tape time is insufficient to record the whole programme, the Auto SP/LP Change function automatically selects LP mode to ensure that the whole programme will be recorded. However, if the remaining tape time is still not sufficient even in the LP mode, the programme cannot be recorded to its end. If you programme a daily or weekly timer recording, recording will be performed in the LP mode from the start regardless of the remaining tape time. In case of a timer recording programmed with the VPS/ PDC function, if the TV programme continues past the programmed ending time, the VCR automatically switches over to the LP mode at that moment. However, in some cases it may not be possible to record the programme until its end. Use a video cassette on which a few minutes more than the total length of programmed timer recordings remain, otherwise the programmed timer recordings may be performed in the LP mode. Be careful that the broadcast times of the TV programmes set for timer recording do not overlap, otherwise the programmed timer recordings may be performed in the LP mode. If the recording speed changes from SP to LP during a timer recording, some brief picture distortion occurs at that point. jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jj/jj jj/jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj To Check the Contents of Timer Recording Programmings Display the VCR picture on the TV. Set the VCR/TV switch N to "VCR". 1 Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the timer recording programmings on the TV screen. When the VCR is in the timer recording standby mode for a VPS/PDC recording, the On Screen Display may be distorted. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. Timer recording Pos Name ZDF ARD N3 ZDF jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj 2 VCR Start Stop ON OFF 20:00 19:00 21:00 17:30 jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj DATE 27/10 30/10 Su Su-Sa jj/jj jj/jj jj jj jj jj SP LP SP LP SP LP jj jj jj jj VPS PDC ON ON ON ON jjj jjj jjj jjj 21:30 20:00 23:30 18:00 jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj 15 Timer Recording Ensuring that a TV Programme Will Be Recorded until Its End (Auto SP/LP Change Function) To Activate the VPS/PDC Function: After operation step6 when VCR Timer recording programming a timer recording with Pos Start Stop SP VPS ON OFF the On Screen Display (see page 13), Name DATE 20:00 21:30 LP PDC ZDF 27/10 SP ON or in operation step 4 when programming with the ShowView number (see page 14), press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to make the ON indication appear. See page 29 for details. www..com To Change a Timer Recording Programming It is not possible to change a programming while the timer recording is being performed. Display the VCR picture on the TV. Set the VCR/TV switch N to "VCR". 1 2 3 Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the timer recording programmings on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the programming that you want to change. Follow the operations below to change the programmed contents. To change the broadcasting station: Use the Channel buttons :. To change the date of VCR Timer recording the timer recording: Pos Start Stop SP VPS Use the DATE button ;. Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC ZDF 27/10 20:00 21:30 SP ON ARD 30/10 19:00 20:00 LP ON To change the recording Su 21:00 23:30 SP ON N3 Su-Sa 17:30 18:00 LP ON ZDF starting time: Use the ON button F. To change the recording ending time: Use the OFF button E. To change the recording speed: Use the SP/LP button D. jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj jj jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jjj jjj jjj jjj To Check the Total Timer Recording Programming Time jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jj jj jj jj jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj jj/jj The total time indication for timer Total (SP) 90min recording programming lets you check how many programmes can be Indication for a total timer recorded by comparing with the recording programming time remaining tape time in the VCR of 90 minutes display. The total time is calculated in the SP mode. The total time cannot be calculated when setting Daily/ Weekly timer recording. jj jj jj jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj jjj 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. You can then select the desired programme, and the VCR will quickly locate its beginning and start playback. Conditions for correct operation of the Programme List Search function: The video cassette must not have been ejected after the timer recordings were performed. The tape length of the inserted cassette must be set correctly. The VCR must not be in the timer recording standby mode. A programme of at least 15 minutes must be recorded on the tape. If a timer recording was performed onto a recorded video cassette, the previous recording must have been completely erased by the new recording. Preparation Display the VCR picture on the TV. Operations 1 Press the SEARCH button L to display the Programme List menu. 2 3 4 5 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 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 N to "VCR". 1 Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the timer recording programmings on the TV screen. Timer recording Pos Name ZDF ARD N3 ZDF jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj Programme List Pos 2 3 Name ZDF ARD Date 27/10 28/10 Start 17:46 15:00 VCR VCR SP LP SP LP SP LP jj jj jj jj Start Stop DATE ON OFF 27/10 30/10 Su Su-Sa jj/jj jj jj jj jj jj jj VPS PDC ON ON ON ON jjj jjj jjj jjj 20:00 19:00 21:00 17:30 jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj 21:30 20:00 23:30 18:00 jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the programme that you want to locate and play back. Press the SEARCH button L to start the search for the beginning of the selected programme. After the desired recorded programme has been found, playback star ts automatically. If, after playback has started, you want to search for the beginning of the same or another programme, press the SEARCH button L. Playback stops, and the Programme List menu appears. Repeat the above operations steps 2-3. 2 3 4 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the programming that you want to cancel. Press the CANCEL > button. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. Timer recording Pos Name ZDF ARD jjjjj VCR Start Stop ON OFF 20:00 19:00 jj:jj DATE 27/10 30/10 jj/jj SP LP SP LP jj VPS PDC ON ON jjj 21:30 20:00 jj:jj ZDF jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj jjjjj Su-Sa jj/jj jj jj jj jj jj jj 17:30 jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj 18:00 jj:jj jj jj jj jj jj jj LP jj jj jj jj ON jjj jjj jjj jjj Notes for Cancelling the Programming of a Timer Recording In some cases, for example as listed below, the programming of a timer recording remains stored in the memory until 4 a.m. the next day. However, this is not a malfunction. When a timer recording was not performed up to the TV programme's ending time because the remaining tape time was not sufficient. When you have stopped the timer recording while it was being performed. To Cancel the Programme List Search: Press the EXIT Q button. Hints: When you press the SEARCH button L in the operation step 1, the last timer-recorded programme is selected (highlighted). If you take out the cassette or insert another cassette after a timer recording has finished, pressing the SEARCH button L activates the Intro-Jet Scan instead of the Programme List Search. (Refer to page 17.) If you programme linked timer recordings, Programme List Search function does not work. 16 www..com Search Functions To Quickly Find the Beginning of a Desired Programme (VISS=VHS Index Search System) 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. Index signals are automatically recorded in the following cases: When you start a recording by pressing the REC button I, or REC/OTR button ^. When a timer recording starts. When you press the REC button I on the remote control during recording. Conditions for correct operation of the Index search function: The VCR must be in the stop mode or in the playback mode. Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least 5 minutes long. Preparations Display the VCR picture on the TV. Insert a recorded video cassette. Operation 1 Press the INDEX button J (that corresponds to the direction from the current tape position in which the desired programme is located on the tape) to start the index search. For example, if you want to search for the 2nd recorded programme in forward direction, press the INDEX ; button J twice. The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape and searches for the specified index signal (the beginning of the desired recorded programme). When it has been found, playback starts automatically. To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop Playback: Press the Stop button 9. Hints: Searching in either direction is possible up to the 20th index signal. If you press either of the INDEX buttons J too many times, simply press the other INDEX button J (indicating the opposite direction) to correct it. In this way, you can reduce the displayed figure down to 1. The figure on the VCR display decreases by 1 every time an index signal is located. 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 starts. The Intro-Jet Scan function makes use of these index signals to play back the beginning of each programme recorded on the cassette one after another at high speed. This lets you quickly and easily check the contents of a cassette and find a desired programme. Index signals are automatically recorded in the following cases: When you start a recording by pressing the REC button I, or REC/OTR button ^. When a timer recording starts. When you press the REC button I on the remote control during recording. Conditions for correct operation of the Intro-Jet Scan function: The cassette must have been ejected after the timer recordings were performed. VCR must be switched on, be in the playback mode or be in the standby mode. Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least 15 minutes long. Preparations Display the VCR picture on the TV. Insert a recorded video cassette. Operations 1 Press the SEARCH button L to start the Intro-Jet Scan. After rewinding the tape to the beginning, the VCR plays it back at high speed for approximately 10 seconds. It then fast-forwards the tape to the next tape position marked by an index signal (beginning of a programme), and every time an index signal is found, the VCR switches over to high-speed playback (Cue) for about 10 seconds. Beginning of tape Index signal Programme 1 Rewinding Programme 2 Present tape position Programme 3 High-speed Playback (Cue) Fast-forwarding 2 When you have found the programme that you want to view, press the Play button H to start normal playback. To Cancel the Intro-Jet Scan or to Stop Playback: Press the Stop button 9. Note: If you press the SEARCH button L after a timer recording has finished, but before ejecting that cassette, the Programme List Search (for details, see page 16) will be activated instead of the Intro-Jet Scan. 17 Advanced Operations www..com Editing Assemble Editing 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 movie camera, can be performed in the same way. Recording unit (this VCR) 5 When that point is reached, press the Pause/Slow button 7 again to start recording the new picture and sound from the playback unit. To record (copy) additional scenes, press the Pause/ Slow button 7 to put this VCR in the recording pause mode and then perform above steps 4 and 5 again. At the point where you want to stop recording, press the Stop button 9 to finish recording. 6 7 a Hint: The new sound is recorded on both the Hi-Fi audio tracks and the normal audio track. The sound recorded on the normal audio track is always in mono. Note: If you leave the VCR in the recording pause mode for more than 5 minutes in step 3 or 6, the VCR automatically switches over to the stop mode to protect the video heads. Video movie camera or Other VCR Preparations Connect a video movie camera or a VCR to this VCR with a 21-pin Scart cable, as shown in the illustration. Display the VCR picture on the TV. Insert the cassette on which the assemble editing is to be performed, and make sure that its erasure prevention tab is not broken out. Set the VCR/TV switch N to "VCR". Press the INPUT SELECT button 3 to select the AV Input (external input) "A1" or "A2" according to the socket(s) on the VCR to which the source unit has been connected. A1: When connected to the AV1 21-pin Scart socket A2: When connected to the AV2 21-pin Scart socket a Make sure that "AV2" is set to "EXT". (See page 27.) Operations 1 Press the Play button H to start playback. 2 At the point where you want to join a new scene, press the Pause/Slow button 7 to put it in the still playback mode. Press the REC button I to put it in the recording pause mode. Start playback on the source unit and search for the point from which you want to record (copy) onto this VCR. 3 4 18 www..com Connecting the VCR to a Decoder/ Connecting the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier To connect this VCR to a decoder or a stereo amplifier, make the connections shown in the illustration below. For the connection to the TV, see page 7. . For details about the connection, also read the operating instructions of the decoder or stereo amplifier. Be sure to keep the VCR, TV and decoder or stereo amplifier switched off until you have finished all connections. For your safety, do not connect or handle the equipment with wet hands. When you start playback on the VCR, the TV is automatically switched to the VCR mode. However, during playback, it is not possible to switch the TV back to the TV mode. If a Pay TV station has been selected on the VCR when you switch to the TV mode, the picture on the TV is scrambled when you select a Pay TV station on the TV. In this case, either switch to the VCR mode or select the AV input on the TV. Hint: "RGB" means separate Red/Green/Blue colour signals. If you connect a TV equipped with RGB input capability to the AV1 socket on this VCR, and a decoder equipped with RGB output capability to the AV2 socket a, the TV can receive RGB signal input from the decoder via the VCR. To Connect the VCR to a Decoder Decoder here refers to the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV). To Connect the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier a Decoder (not supplied) 1 2 To an AC mains socket 21-pin Scart socket 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) 1 Audio Input sockets b 1 Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV2 21-pin Scart socket a on the VCR and to the 21-pin Scart socket on the decoder. 1 Connect the decoder's mains lead to an AC mains socket. Set "AV2" to "DECODER". For details, see page 27. 2 2 To an AC mains socket Stereo amplifier (not supplied) 2 Connect an Audio cable (not supplied) to the Audio Output sockets b on the VCR and to Audio Input sockets on the stereo amplifier. Connect the stereo amplifier's mains lead to an AC mains socket. 3 VCR VCR Mode TV Mode VCR indication is lit. VCR indication is not lit. TV AV Input is selected. TV reception is selected. When you press the MENU button S to display the menu on the TV screen, the TV is also automatically switched to the VCR mode, however, the VCR indication does not appear in this case. 19 Advanced Operations AV Link Function If the VCR is connected to the TV via a 21-pin Scart cable, you can use AV LINK button A to switch the TV from normal TV reception over to the video playback channel (AV input) (and vice versa). In the VCR mode (when the VCR indication in the VCR display is lit), the TV is switched to the video playback channel (AV input). In the TV mode (when the VCR indication is not lit), the TV is switched to TV reception. www..com 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. For the connection to the TV, refer to page 7. If the Satellite Receiver is Equipped with a 21-pin Scart Socket If your satellite receiver is equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket, use a 21-pin Scart cable to connect the VCR. For the connection to the TV, refer to page 7. Be sure to keep the VCR, TV and satellite receiver switched off until you have finished all connections. For your safety, do not connect or handle the equipment with wet hands. Aerial (not supplied) Be sure to keep the VCR, TV and satellite receiver switched off until you have finished all connections. For your safety, do not connect or handle the equipment with wet hands. Satellite receiver (not supplied) Aerial Input socket Aerial lead (not supplied) 1 3 a Satellite receiver (not supplied) To an AC mains socket Aerial Output socket 2 1 c RF coaxial cable (not supplied) 2 To an AC Mains socket 21-pin Scart socket 21-pin Scart cable If your satellite (not supplied) receiver has a VCR socket, connect the cable to it. 1 Connect the aerial lead to the Aerial Input socket on the satellite receiver. Connect the RF coaxial cable to the Aerial Output socket on the satellite receiver and to the Aerial Input socket c on the VCR. Connect the satellite receiver's mains lead to an AC mains socket. 1 Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV2 21-pin Scart socket a on the VCR and to the 21-pin Scart socket on the satellite receiver. Connect the satellite receiver's mains lead to an AC mains socket. Set "AV2" to "EXT" or "TIMER". For details, see page 27. 2 2 3 3 Hint: The RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 36, which is used by the VCR, e.g. re-adjust to channel 33. 20 www..com 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 Auto Setup function automatically so that all available TV stations in the area can be received. However, if Auto Setup is not successful due to extraordinary transmission circumstances, or if you want to change the name of a TV station or change a TV station from its regular programme position to one of your preference, you can set it up manually. This is called Manual Tuning. Preparation Set the VCR/TV switch N to "VCR". 4 To Enter or Change the Name of a TV Station 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Tuning" then press the OK button R. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Manual" then press the OK button R to display the list of tuned TV stations. Tuning VCR Pos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Name ARD ZDF N3 HR3 BR3 RB3 07 sssss 2 3 To Change the Order in Which the TV Stations Are Assigned to the Programme Positions 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Tuning" then press the OK button R. Main menu Timer recording Tuning VCR Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select a programme position whose TV station name is indicated as . Ch 1 2 19 26 18 3 39 sss 5 Press the OK button R to display the Manual Tuning menu. 2 Clock setting Functions 6 VCR Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the entry field for "Name". Tuning Manual Pos Name Channel Fine tuning Decoder Video system : : : : : : 7 SFB3 39 AUTO OFF PAL 3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Manual" then press the OK button R to display the list of tuned TV stations. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the TV station that you want to assign to a different programme position. Press the OK button R to display the Manual Tuning menu. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the entry field for "Pos". Press the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the number of the desired programme position. Auto-Setup Restart Shipping condition 7 Tuning Pos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name ARD ZDF N3 HR3 BR3 RB3 SFB3 SW3 Ch 1 2 19 26 18 3 36 29 VCR Use the Cursor buttons (3421) P and OK button R to enter the station name. If the station name needs a blank space, select the blank between "Z" and "". Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 4 8 5 6 Pos Name Channel Fine tuning Decoder Video system : : : : : : 5 BR3 18 AUTO OFF PAL 7 Hint: If you want to abort the entering or changing of the TV station name in step 7 above, press the EXIT button Q. However, as the characters that you have entered are stored as the station name, be sure to enter the correct name. 8 9 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 21 Various Settings www..com To Enter Newly Available TV Stations 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Tuning" then press the OK button R. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Manual" then press the OK button R to display the list of tuned TV stations. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select an unused programme position. Press the OK button R to display the Manual Tuning menu. Press the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the channel number of the desired TV station. Wait a few moments until the desired TV station has been tuned. VCR Pos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name ARD ZDF N3 HR3 BR3 RB3 07 sssss To Obtain the Best Tuning Condition 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Tuning" then press the OK button R. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Manual" then press the OK button R to display the list of tuned TV stations. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the TV station for which you want to obtain the best tuning condition. Press the OK button R to display the Manual Tuning menu. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the entry field for "Fine tuning". 2 2 3 3 4 4 Tuning Ch 1 2 19 26 18 3 39 sss 5 5 6 6 Pos Name Channel Fine tuning Decoder Video system : : : : : : 8 08 2 AUTO OFF PAL 7 7 8 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 8 9 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to obtain the best tuning condition. If you do not want to change the tuning condition, press the Cursor button (1) P to return to the original condition (AUTO). Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. Pos Name Channel Fine tuning Decoder Video system : : : : : : 5 BR3 18 MAN. OFF PAL To Change the Channel Number of an Already Tuned TV Station: You can change it in the same way as explained above. However, in step 4 select the programme position of the TV station that you want to change to another channel number, and after pressing the OK button R in step 5, use the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the entry field for "Channel". To Preset Pay TV Stations 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Tuning" then press the OK button R. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Manual" then press the OK button R to display the list of tuned TV stations. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the pay TV station. Press the OK button R to display the Manual Tuning menu. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the entry field for "Decoder". Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "ON". ON: To preset pay TV stations. OFF: To preset normal TV stations. 8 9 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 2 List of TV Reception Channels Channel Indication 2-12 13-20 21-69 74-78 80-82 83-89 90-99 121-141 Hyperband TV Channel Germany/Italy Other Countries FE2-E12 A-H (Only Italy) 21-69 S01-S05 S1-S3 S4-S10 S11-S20 FFS21-S41 E2-E12 p= 21-69 S1-S5 M1-M3 M4-M10 U1-U10 S21-S41 3 4 5 6 7 Pos Name Channel Fine tuning Decoder Video system : : : : : : 5 BR3 18 AUTO ON PAL In Italy: H1...(11), H2...(12) Only for 8 MHz channel raster 22 www..com To Change the Type of Video System (Colour TV system) 1 2 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Tuning" then press the OK button R. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Manual" then press the OK button R to display the list of tuned TV stations. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the TV station for which you want to change the type of video system. Press the OK button R to display the Manual Tuning menu. To Facilitate the Following Operations with the Instruction Indications on the On Screen Display To delete a programme position To insert a blank programme position To move a TV station to another programme position Use the coloured instruction indications displayed below the list of tuned TV stations and the corresponding coloured buttons. 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Tuning" then press the OK button R. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Manual" then press the OK button R to display the list of tuned 4 HR3 26 TV stations. 5 BR3 18 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the desired TV station. 6 RB3 7 SFB3 8 SW3 Delete Add 3 4 2 5 3 6 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the entry field for "Video system". Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to change the type of video system "PAL" or "MESECAM". 7 Pos Name Channel Fine tuning Decoder Video system : : : : : : 5 BR3 18 AUTO OFF MESECAM 4 3 36 29 Move Indications for Delete, Add and Move PAL: For receiving PAL signals. MESECAM: For receiving SECAM signals. 8 9 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 5 To Select the Type of Sound to Be Recorded (NV-FJ610EC/ECM/ECY Series, FJ606EC/ ECM Series, FJ604ECM Series) 1 2 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Tuning" then press the OK button R. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Manual" then press the OK button R to display the list of tuned TV stations. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the desired TV station. Press the OK button R to display the Manual Tuning menu. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the entry field for "Mono". Pos Name Channel Fine tuning Decoder Video system Mono : : : : : : : 5 BR3 18 AUTO OFF PAL OFF Follow the operations below. To delete a programme position (Delete): Press the Channel button (J, red) :. To insert a blank programme position (Add): Press the DATE button (r, green) ;. To move a TV station to another programme position (Move): Press the ON button (r, yellow) F, and then use the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the new programme position to which you want to assign the TV station. Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 6 7 3 4 5 6 Hint: If you have performed Manual Tuning to enter TV stations, the "- -" indication may appear under "Pos/Name" on the On Screen Display when programming a ShowView timer recording. 7 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "OFF". Select "ON" if you want to record the normal (mono) sound on the Hi-Fi audio tracks during a stereo, bilingual or NICAM broadcast, or if the stereo sound is distorted due to inferior reception conditions. Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 8 9 23 Various Settings www..com Restarting the Auto Setup/ Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition Performing Auto Setup 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 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Tuning" then press the OK button R. Tuning Manual Auto-Setup Restart Shipping condition VCR 2 3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Auto-Setup Restart" then press the OK button R to prepare for Auto Setup start. Press the OK button R again to actually start the Auto Setup. Auto-Setup Country Tuning : others : Ch 21 VCR 4 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 S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Tuning" then press the OK button R. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Shipping condition" then press the OK button R to prepare for resetting the VCR to the shipping condition. Tuning Manual Auto-Setup Restart Shipping condition VCR 2 3 4 Press the OK button R to actually change the settings back to the shipping condition. To re-tune the VCR, disconnect and reconnect the AC Mains Cable. 24 www..com Setting the VCR's Clock Usually, the VCR's Auto Setup 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. To Activate the Automatic Time Correction Function If a TV station transmits a signal for time setting, performing the operation steps below activates the Automatic time correction function and the time is corrected automatically. 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Clock setting" then press the OK button R. The Clock setting menu appears on the TV. Clock setting Automatic : ON : 20:30:24 : 16.10.05 To Manually Adjust the Clock 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Clock setting" then press the OK button R. The Clock setting menu appears on the TV. VCR : OFF : 20:30:24 : 16.10.05 2 VCR 2 Clock setting Automatic Time Date 3 Use the Cursor buttons (34) P to set "Automatic" to "ON". Time Date 4 3 Confirm that "Automatic" is set to "OFF", and then press the OK button R. 4 Use the Cursor buttons (3421) P to set the date and time. Instead of the Cursor buttons (3421) P, you can also use the numeric buttons 2 to set the date and time. Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Under adverse reception conditions, etc., the Automatic time correction function may not work. In this case, the indication for "Automatic" is automatically reset to "OFF". If the reception conditions improve later on, it may be possible to activate this function. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. Clock setting Automatic Time Date : OFF : 20:30:24 : 16.10.05 VCR 5 5 6 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. Hints: If "Automatic" is set to "ON" when you open the Clock screen, do not set it to "OFF", otherwise, the automatic time correcting function is deactivated. The built-in clock employs the 24-hour system. In case of a power failure, an automatic back-up system automatically maintains the operation of the clock for at least 60 minutes. When "Automatic" on the Clock setting menu is set to "ON", the automatic time correction function checks and if necessary adjusts the time several times every day. The automatic time correction function only works when the VCR is switched off; it does not work in the timer recording standby mode. If "Automatic" is set to "OFF" and "Power save" to "ON" (see page 27), the time may not be maintained correctly. In this case, manually adjust the clock. If "Automatic" is set to "ON" and "Power save" to "ON", the Automatic time correction function does not work while the VCR is turned off. However, as soon as it is turned on, the Automatic time correction function is activated and the clock is set correctly. 25 Various Settings www..com Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) For Automatic Display on the TV Screen of the TV Station Information, etc. 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Functions VCR 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Functions" then press the OK button R. OSD Power save VCR display AV2 TV system Language Country : : : : : : : ON OFF DIMMED DECODER PAL English others 5 Tape length indicator At each press of the TAPE button B, the selected tape length is indicated. 2E-180: For E30, -60, -90, -120 and -180 tapes E-195: For E195 tape E-240: For E240 tape E-260 1: For E260 and -300 tapes Even if you have selected the correct tape length, the remaining tape time may not be indicated correctly with certain kinds of cassettes. 6 Tape running display Stop 3 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select "OSD" and the entry field for "OSD" in this order. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "ON". The TV station information, type of sound system of the programme being watched and the sound playback mode are displayed on the TV screen. Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 6 5 ! R 4 Rewind Fast Forward Playback Recording Repeat Playback 5 6 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. 1 2 ARD STEREO 7 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Index Search/One-Touch Recording (OTR) /Playback Off Timer Function Present time Tape counter Remaining tape time Index Search One-Touch Recording (OTR) Playback Off Timer Function 17:24:31 p2:35.47 REMAIN 2:34 5 02 OTR 60 30 34 L R SP A TV station name 2 STEREO or BILINGUAL Indicator (NV-FJ610EG/EGY Series, 2E-180 0:00:29 FJ606EG/EGY Series, FJ604EG 5 67 Series) When receiving a TV programme, the type of sound system in which it is broadcast is automatically indicated. STEREO, M1 and M2 Indicator (NV-FJ610EC/ECM/ECY Series, FJ606EC/ECM Series, FJ604ECM Series) When receiving a TV programme with the Stereo, 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. M1/M2: When receiving a Bilingual/NICAM dual-sound broadcast. M1: When receiving a NICAM monaural broadcast. 3 Sound mode during playback (L/R) At each press of the AUDIO button ?, the selected playback sound is indicated with L (Left) and R (Right). Stereo playback: The L and R indications are displayed. Left audio channel playback: The L indication alone is displayed. Right audio channel playback: The R indication alone is displayed. Playback of normal audio track: Neither L nor R indication is displayed. 4 Tape speed indicator Notes: If "OSD" is set to "OFF", none of the above indications appear. None of the above indications appear during special playback. During playback and when the AV input for the external source is selected, indications A and 2 do not appear. Some of the above indications do not appear when using NTSC tapes. 26 www..com For Reduced the VCR's Power Consumption When the VCR Is Switched Off 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Functions" then press the OK button R. Functions OSD Power save VCR display AV2 TV system Language Country : : : : : : : For Automatic Change of the Brightness of the VCR Display When the VCR Is Switched Off 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Functions" then press the OK button R. Functions OSD Power save VCR display AV2 TV system Language Country : : : : : : : VCR ON OFF DIMMED DECODER PAL English others VCR ON OFF DIMMED DECODER PAL English others 2 2 3 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select "Power save" and the entry field for "Power save" in this order. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "ON" or "OFF". ON: In this setting, the power consumption is greatly minimised when the VCR is turned off (Standby mode). In this case, the following happens: The item "VCR display" is automatically set to "OFF". To turn the VCR on, keep the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 pressed on the VCR main unit. It is not possible to turn it on with the remote control. The Power save function works only when the VCR is turned off (Standby mode). It does not operate in the timer recording standby mode. After all programmed timer recordings have been made, and after all programmed data have been erased, the VCR switches over to the Power save mode. When the VCR is off, Pay TV programmes cannot be watched on the TV because the signal from the connected decoder is not looped through. To watch them, turn on the VCR. OFF: In this setting, the power consumption is not reduced when the VCR is turned off (Standby mode). 3 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select "VCR display" and the entry field for "VCR display" in this order. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the desired condition. When the VCR is switched off, the brightness of the VCR display is as follows: ON: Indications are brightly lit. OFF: Indications are not lit. DIMMED: Indications are dimly lit. Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 4 4 5 6 To Set the Type of External Source Equipment that Is Connected to the AV2 21-pin Scart Socket 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Functions VCR 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Functions" then press the OK button R. OSD Power save VCR display AV2 TV system Language Country : : : : : : : ON OFF DIMMED DECODER PAL English others 5 6 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 3 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select "AV2" and "DECODER", "TIMER" or "EXT" in this order. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the type of external source equipment which is connected to the VCR's AV2 21-pin socket. Set the external source equipment as follows: DECODER: When a decoder is connected. TIMER: When a digital receiver is connected. When this is set, it is possible to have timer recordings for a Digital Receiver execute automatically simply by switching the Digital Receiver into timer standby mode and then switching this VCR into timer recording standby mode. (See page 12.) EXT: When another VCR or a satellite receiver is connected. 4 5 6 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 27 Various Settings www..com To Set the Colour TV System Used During Playback or Recording from an External Source 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Functions VCR : : : : : : : ON OFF DIMMED DECODER PAL English others Country Setting 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Functions" then press the OK button R. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select "Country" and the entry field for "Country" in this order. Functions OSD Power save VCR display AV2 TV system Language Country : : : : : : : 2 VCR ON OFF DIMMED DECODER PAL English others 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Functions" then press the OK button R. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select "TV system" and "PAL/MESECAM" in this order. OSD Power save VCR display AV2 TV system Language Country . 3 3 4 4 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the type of colour TV system (PAL or MESECAM) to be used during playback or during recording from an external source. Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the desired country. Pressing the Cursor button (4) P repeatedly changes the indication in the following order: others Italia Nederland Svizzera Belgie France Norge Suisse Belgique Espana Osterreich Schweiz Sverige Belgien Danmark Deutschland Portugal Suomi 5 6 Language Setting 1 2 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select "Functions" then press the OK button R. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select "Language" and the entry field for "Language" in this order. Functions OSD Power save VCR display AV2 TV system Language Country : : : : : : : 5 6 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. VCR ON OFF DIMMED DECODER PAL English Main menu others 3 4 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the desired language. Pressing the Cursor button (4) P repeatedly changes the indication in the following order: English Suomi Deutsch Norsk Francais Dansk Italiano Nederlands Espanol Svenska 5 6 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. 28 www..com 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. Also, if a programme is interrupted and, for example, some special news is inserted, the recording will also be interrupted automatically and resumed when the programme continues. Depending on the signals sent from the TV stations, the VPS/PDC system may not operate properly even when "VPS/PDC" has been set to "ON". Please check with the broadcasters in your area for details. In the case of VPS/PDC recording, use the correct time (VPS/PDC time) for recording the TV programmes. Set "VPS/PDC" to "OFF" when the recording time is not the correct time (VPS/PDC time). VPS/PDC recording is not performed when the time (VPS/ PDC time) is incorrect, even if only by one minute. To find out the correct time (VPS/PDC time), consult Teletext, a newspaper or magazine, or other source. If the actual broadcasting times of timer recordings overlap (regardless of whether they are VPS/PDC controlled), the recording that starts first always has priority, and the recording of the later beginning programme will start only after the first timer recording has finished. When the VPS/PDC signal drops out because the broadcast signal is weak, or when a TV station does not transmit a regular VPS/PDC signal, the timer recording will be performed in the normal mode (without VPS/PDC) even if it was programmed for VPS/PDC. In this case, even if the timer recording is performed, whatever has been programmed will not be cancelled at that particular time but at 4 a.m. on the following day. The start times of scheduled programmes listed in the newspaper or magazine may be changed at a later date. Set "VPS/PDC" to "OFF" when programming a programme whose start time has been subsequently changed. Particular care must be taken in this respect with ShowView programming since "VPS/PDC" is automatically set to "ON" in some countries. If a programme listed in a newspaper or magazine has two ShowView numbers, use the ShowView number for VPS/ PDC if you wish to proceed with VPS/PDC recording using ShowView programming. The default settings for "VPS/PDC" differ depending on the country concerned. Refer to the table on the right. Programming ShowView method programming Selected Country France, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Other Countries Italy, Spain, Portugal Changes in ShowView programming start time NonShowView programming ON OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF If the broadcasting station is not transmitting VPS/PDC signals, "- - -" appears in the menu for timer programming under "VPS/PDC". NICAM Broadcasting System (NV-FJ610EC/ECM/ECY Series, FJ606EC/ ECM Series, FJ604ECM Series) NV-FJ610EC/ECM/ECY Series, FJ606EC/ECM Series, FJ604ECM Series feature the NICAM digital sound system, a 2-channel sound broadcast system that provides either 2 high-quality stereo sound tracks or 2 independent mono sound tracks, M1 and M2. NICAM programmes are always accompanied by standard (mono) sound broadcasts, and during playback, you can select the desired sound with the AUDIO button ?. The NICAM stereo sound can only be recorded on the Hi-Fi audio tracks. If, for some reason, you want to record a stereo, bilingual or NICAM TV programme intentionally in mono on the Hi-Fi audio tracks, set "Mono" to "ON" for the programme position on which the desired programme is broadcast, as described on page 23. Important Note on the NICAM System When NV-FJ610EC/ECM/ECY Series, FJ606EC/ECM Series, FJ604ECM Series are switched on, the tuner automatically switches to a NICAM broadcast if NICAM is being transmitted. During test transmissions, it is possible that the sound received does not correspond to the picture being viewed. In order to receive synchronised sound and picture, select monaural sound with the AUDIO button ? or setting "Mono" to "ON". This applies only until NICAM transmissions are fully operational. Even if the sound track is in mono, the STEREO indication will appear. 29 Helpful Hints www..com Crystal View Control (CVC) The crystal view control function ensures that you always obtain the optimum picture quality so that you get the best picture automatically. While the VCR is turned on, the CVC indication \ is always displayed to show that the Crystal View Control is activated. 21-pin Scart Socket The 21-pin Scart socket transmits both input and output signals for picture and sound. TVs equipped with the same type of socket can be connected here. This type of socket is also called Peritel, Euro Connector and Euro AV. 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 Audio output CH2 (R) Audio input CH2 (R) Audio output CH1 (L) Audio ground Blue ground Audio input CH1 (L) Blue Switching voltage Green ground Control signal Green 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 No connection Red ground Blanking ground Red Blanking Video output ground Video input ground Video output Video input Ground The Red, Green and Blue (RGB) video signals are looped through only from an external source unit, for example from a connected a pay-TV decoder, i.e. they are not from tape playback. 30 www..com Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, please check the following points. On Screen Display Messages The error messages are given in brackets [ ]. [Please insert video tape!] ` You pressed the REC button I (REC/OTR button ^), the Play button H, the Fast Forward button G, the Rewind button 8 or the SEARCH button L when no cassette was inserted in the VCR. Insert a video cassette. [Please use tape with unbroken recording tab!] ` You pressed the REC button I (REC/OTR button ^) when a cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab was inserted in the VCR. Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab on which recording is possible. [This action is not possible before time and date are set] ` You pressed the SHOW VIEW button K or the PROG./ CHECK button <, even though the time and date have not yet been set on the VCR. Set the time and date. [No timer programmes to be done!] ` You pressed the TIMER REC button C even though no timer recording has been programmed. Programme a timer recording before pressing the TIMER REC button C. [Please put VCR into stop mode first] ` You attempted to change the contents of the timer programming while a timer recording was being performed. Put the VCR into the stop mode first. The VCR Does Not Work Correctly The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks " ". "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 27.) ` Power save setting is "ON". Set "Power save" to "OFF". (See page 27.) "The VCR display is illuminated, but the VCR cannot be operated." ` The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode. Press the TIMER REC button C to cancel the standby mode. ` Safety devices are operating. Disconnect the AC mains lead and wait approximately 1 minute before reconnecting. Then check if the VCR can be operated. "The VCR picture does not appear on the TV screen." ` The RF output channel is set to [- -]. Change the RF output channel to a channel other than [- -]. (See page 9.) "Auto clock setting does not work correctly." ` Teletext information is not available or cannot be read. Set the clock manually. Playback Does Not Work Properly Other messages may also appear. Follow the instructions given on the TV screen. The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks " ". "The playback picture is distorted or in black and white. Or, horizontal noise bars appear in the picture or horizontal lines move up and down." ` The tracking adjustment is not correct. Adjust the tracking. (See page 32.) ` The TV's video playback channel has not been tuned correctly. Re-tune the video playback channel. ` The video heads are clogged or worn. Consult your dealer for advice. ` The playback picture is distorted when using an E300 type video cassette that was recorded in the LP mode. We recommend that you use video cassettes other than type E300. 31 Helpful Hints www..com 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. Use a cassette with an intact tab, or if you want to erase the previously recorded contents on the cassette, cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape. "The playback picture of a recorded programme is distorted or no picture can be seen." ` The aerial or aerial lead connection is defective. Check the connections. If the picture displayed on the TV is also distorted, there is something wrong with the installation of the aerial. ` No programme was recorded because the VCR is not tuned correctly. Tune it correctly. ` No programme was recorded because the AV input (A1 or A2) was selected on the VCR. Select the programme position of the desired TV programme. "Timer recording does not work correctly." ` Time and date are not set or they are set incorrectly. Set the time and date correctly. ` The starting time or ending time of the timer recording were not programmed correctly. Set the starting time or ending time correctly. ` The VCR was not put in the timer recording standby mode. After programming a timer recording, press the TIMER REC button C to put the VCR in the timer recording standby mode. "Recording from an external source connected to the VCR's AV input cannot be made." ` The correct AV input (A1 or A2) is not selected. Select the correct AV input (A1 or A2). ` The connections from the external source are not made correctly. Correct them. (See page 18.) 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 M I (s) or J (i) until the bars noise disappear. If the noise bars appear during still playback, switch the VCR over to the slow playback mode and then adjust the tracking as explained above. TV screen Playback picture containing noise bars To Return to Auto Tracking: Press the Channel buttons M I (s) and J (i) simultaneously. If the Still Picture Scrolls Up or Down (V-Lock Adjustment): If the still picture scrolls up or down, perform the following operation. During still playback, keep the Channel button M I (s) or J (i) pressed until the picture stops scrolling. Precautions: With certain TV models and tapes, it may not be possible to adjust the tracking. If you play back a cassette that was recorded on another VCR, the picture quality may be inferior and it may be necessary to adjust the tracking. Also, on some TVs, the picture may scroll up and down in the special playback functions. However, these are not malfunctions. The Remote Control Does Not Work Correctly The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks " ". "The remote control does not work correctly." ` The remote control signal cannot reach the VCR. Aim the remote control at the VCR and make sure that the infrared beam's path is not obstructed. ` The distance to the VCR is too long. Use the remote control within 7 metres from the VCR. If you are using it within this range but the remote control still cannot operate the VCR, replace the batteries. ` The batteries are exhausted. Replace with new batteries. ` The batteries have been inserted with reversed polarities (+/-). Insert the batteries correctly. (See page 4.) ` Power save setting is "ON". Set "Power save" to "OFF". (See page 27.) 32 www..com 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. Do not cover the ventilation holes The ventilation holes prevents excessive heat build-up inside the VCR during extended periods of use. Do not block these holes; especially avoid covering them with soft materials such as paper or cloth. Keep the VCR away from high temperatures Keep the VCR away from extreme heat such as direct sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles. Avoid magnets or magnetized objects Never bring a magnet or magnetized object close to the VCR because this could adversely affect the performance of the VCR. When using the VCR together with other equipment, keep as much distance as possible between them to prevent them from adversely affecting each other's performance. No fingers or other objects inside Touching internal parts of the VCR is dangerous, and may seriously damage it. Do not attempt to disassemble the VCR. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Keep water away Keep the VCR away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. Caution: If water or some other liquid is spilled into the VCR, serious damage could occur. If you spill any liquid into the VCR, consult qualified service personnel. Lightning To avoid damage by lightning, disconnect the aerial plug from the VCR during lightning storms. Cleaning the VCR Condensation may form in the following cases: If the VCR is in a room that was very cold before the heater has just been turned on. If the VCR is in a room with steam or high humidity. If the VCR is brought from cold surroundings into a wellheated room. The VCR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid. Note: In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the VCR for at least 1 hour. This VCR is not equipped with a dew sensor. Video head clogging The video heads record the picture signals on the tape during recording and read picture signals from the tape during playback. They are, therefore, of critical importance for the picture quality. If the VCR is used for a very long time, these heads may become dirty and clogged with dust and fine particles from the tape coating. In such a case, the signals can no longer be recorded correctly, and the playback picture will be distorted accordingly. This is the case, for example, if during the playback of a tape, which you know to have excellent recording quality, the picture and sound quality are inferior. When such a symptom occurs, have the recorder checked by qualified service personnel. Head cleaning by a service center is not covered by warranty. Stacking Install the VCR in a horizontal position and do not place anything heavy on it. 33 Helpful Hints Wipe the VCR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use any cleaning fluid or other chemicals. Also do not use compressed air to remove dust. www..com Specifications NV-FJ610 Series NV-FJ606 Series NV-FJ604 Series Power Source: Power Consumption: Power Consumption When in Standby Mode: 220-240 V AC 50/60 Hz 21 W Approx. 3 W (When Power save function is activated) Video Recording System: Video Heads: Audio 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: Dynamic Range: Audio Frequency Response: Wow and Flutter: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions: Standard Accessories: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system 4 heads 2 heads (Hi-Fi) SP; 23.39 mm/s LP; 11.7 mm/s VHS tape SP; 240 min with NV-E240 LP; 480 min with NV-E240 approx. 60 s with NV-E180 CCIR; 625 lines, 50 fields, PAL colour signal Luminance; FM azimuth recording Colour signal; converted subcarrier phase shift recording AV1/AV2; 1.0 Vp-p, AV1/AV2; 1.0 Vp-p, RF Modulated; UHF channel (21-69), AV1/AV2; AV1/AV2; AUDIO OUT (PHONO); 1 track (Normal-mono only), 2 channels 75 ohm, terminated 75 ohm, terminated 75 ohm s6 dBV, more than 10 kohm s6 dBV, less than 1 kohm s6 dBV, less than 1 kohm (Hi-Fi sound-stereo) Colour; more than 240 lines (SP) Video; more than 43 dB (SP) Audio; more than 90 dB (Hi-Fi audio track) 20 Hz-20 kHz/Hi-Fi 0.005% Wrms/Hi-Fi 5uC-40uC 35%-80% 3.9 kg 430 (W)a87 (H)a303 (D) mm 1 pc. RF Coaxial cable 1 pc. Remote Control (EUR571739) 2 pcs. R6 size batteries 1 pc. AC mains lead Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. D Central P Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan .O. |
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