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Page 2 - Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with

2 Dear Customer Contents Before Use Controls and Components ................................................ 0 3 Preparing the Remote Control .......................................... 0 4 Warning and Important Information ................................. 0 5 Setting the Remote Control to Operate Y...

Page 3 - c d; Controls and Components

3 < EJECT DIRECTTV REC Í /I ¥ REC/OTR C D TIMER REC Á ] ° ^ _ CVC ° \ °° N 6 5 5 6 6 ∏ ! 8 H 9 I D 1 ° [ Z AC IN~SECTEUR~ AV2 (DECODER/EXT) AV1 (TV) RF IN RF OUT ` a b c d Controls and Components AV TV/TEXT VOLUME REPLAY OSD / DISPLAY SEARCH ; / D K L DATE CANCEL SP/LP AUDIO RESET TV ASPECT INDEX...

Page 4 - Preparing the Remote Control; VCR Operation

4 1 9 9 Wrong Correct 1 2 - - + + 3 1 Slide off the battery cover. 2 Insert the batteries with thepolarity ( + and - ) correctly aligned. 3 Replace the battery cover. Notes for Battery Replacement: ≥ The service life of the batteries is approximately 1 year.However, it varies considerably depending ...

Page 5 - fore Use; IMPORTANT; DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.; button; is a trademark of Gemstar Development; system is manufactured; Warning and Important Information

5 B e fore Use As this equipment gets hot during use, operate itin a well ventilated place; do not install thisequipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. IMPORTANT Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording ofpre-recorded tapes or discs or other published orbroadca...

Page 6 - Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV; TV Operation

6 Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV The 3 Methods for Switchingto the AV Input on Your Panasonic TV Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods forswitching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Performthe operations steps listed for the switching methods A, B andC below to...

Page 7 - Manufacturer

7 B e fore Use List of TVs Compatiblewith the VCR’s Remote Control Manufacturer Code Panasonic 01 – 04 AIWA 35 AKAI 27, 30 BLAUPUNKT 09 BRANDT 10, 15 BUSH 05, 06 CURTIS 31 DESMET 05, 31, 33 DUAL 05, 06 ELEMIS 31 FERGUSON 10 GOLDSTAR/LG 31 GOODMANS 05, 06, 31 GRUNDIG 09 HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42...

Page 9 - Preset Download Function

9 Connecting and Se tting Up Preset Download Function The Preset Download function automatically copies the tuningposition of all available TV stations into the VCR’s memorywhen you connect the VCR using a fully-wired 21-pin Scartcable to a TV equipped with the Q Link function. To Simultaneously Set...

Page 11 - Auto Setup Function; jj; To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

11 Connecting and Se tting Up If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1,follow the operations explained below. Auto Setup Function The Auto Setup function automatically tunes all available TVstations and sets the VCR’s clock to the current date andtime. If the tuning and time/date settin...

Page 12 - Note When You Have Changed the RF Output Channel:

12 If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 2,follow the operations explained below. To be able to watch the VCR picture on the TV, RFconnection requires the video playback channel to be set onthe TV. 0 1 Switch the TV on. 0 2 Select an unoccupied programme position (which is nottuned to ...

Page 13 - Playback; To Stop Playback

13 Pla ybac k Playback Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel isselected. ≥ Insert a recorded video cassette. For Normal Playback: Press the Play button I . For Cue Playback: During playback, tap the Fast Forward button H . ≥ To return to n...

Page 14 - Convenient Automatic Functions; VCR Auto Power On

14 Convenient Automatic Functions VCR Auto Power On When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches onautomatically. Auto Playback Start When you insert a video cassette with a broken erasureprevention tab, playback start automatically without having topress the Play button I . VCR-off Playback W...

Page 15 - Recording; Preparations; To Pause Recording

15 Recording Recording VCR display Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel isselected. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”. Operations 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasureprevention tab. ≥ If it has already been inserted,press the...

Page 16 - To Stop the OTR Recording Before the End:

16 30(min.) 240(min.) 180(min.) 120(min.) 60(min.) Counter display (normal recording mode) Linked Timer Recordings with aDigital Receiver When the AV2 socket of this VCR is connected by a 21-pincable to a Digital Receiver, it is possible to have timerrecordings for a Digital Receiver execute automat...

Page 17 - Timer Recording; sss

17 Timer Recording Timer Recording This function lets you programme the VCR for unattendedautomatic recording of desired TV programmes when you arenot at home or sleeping.You can programme timer recordings in two different ways: ≥ By entering the necessary information with the remotecontrol while vi...

Page 18 - If “; ss; ” Appears under “Pos/Name” after

18 If “ ss ” Appears under “Pos/Name” after Entering a ShowView Number Pos/Name stands for Programme Position/TV Station Name.Normally, the name of the TV station or the number of theprogramme position is displayed under “Pos/Name”.However, if the TV station information was not automaticallyset duri...

Page 19 - Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions

19 Timer Recording Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions Setting the Recording Date/Day(s) Perform this operation in operation step 3 when programming a timer recording with the On Screen Display, or in operationstep 3 when programming with the ShowView number. (See pages 17 and 18.)You ca...

Page 20 - Preparation

20 Programme List Pos Name Date Start 2 ZDF 27/10 We 17:46 3 ARD 28/10 Th 15:00 To select a Timer-RecordedProgramme from the List andQuickly Locate Its Beginning forAutomatic Playback(Programme List Search) This VCR can display a list of the timer-recordedprogrammes on the inserted video cassette on...

Page 21 - Search Functions; VHS Index Search

21 Adv anced Oper ations Search Functions To Quickly Find the Beginning ofa Desired Programme(VISS u VHS Index Search System) This VCR automatically records special index signals on thetape every time a recording is started. The Index searchfunction makes use of these index signals to let you find t...

Page 22 - To Connect the VCR to a Decoder; Assemble Editing; Editing

22 1 Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV221-pin Scart socket b on the VCR and to the 21-pin Scart socket on the decoder. 2 Connect the decoder’s mains lead to an AC mainssocket. 3 Set “AV2” to “DECODER”.For details, see page 30. AV Link Function If the VCR is connected to the TV vi...

Page 23 - Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital Receiver; on the VCR and to the 21-pin; Satellite receiver here includes a digital receiver.

23 Adv anced Oper ations Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital Receiver 2 1 To an AC Mains socket 21-pin Scart cable(not supplied) 1 Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV221-pin Scart socket b on the VCR and to the 21-pin Scart socket on the satellite receiver. 2 Conn...

Page 25 - To Enter Newly Available TV Stations; Channel; To Obtain the Best Tuning Condition

25 V a rious Se ttings To Enter Newly Available TV Stations 1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons ( 3421 ) Q to select “Tuning” and “Manual” in this order. 3 Press the OK button S to display the list of tuned TV stations. 4 Press the Cursor b...

Page 26 - To Preset Pay TV Stations

26 To Preset Pay TV Stations 1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons ( 3421 ) Q to select “Tuning” and “Manual” in this order. 3 Press the OK button S to display the list of tuned TV stations. 4 Press the Cursor buttons ( 3421 ) Q to select the...

Page 27 - To Restart the Auto Setup

27 V a rious Se ttings To Return the VCR to the ShippingCondition If you want to reset the VCR to the factory preset condition,follow the operation steps below. 1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons ( 3421 ) Q to select “Tuning” and “Shipping...

Page 28 - Setting the VCR’s Clock; To Manually Adjust the Clock

28 Setting the VCR’s Clock Usually, the VCR’s Auto Setup or Download functionautomatically adjusts the clock to the correct time.Under some reception conditions, however, the VCR cannotset the clock automatically.In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually setthe clock. To Manually Ad...

Page 29 - Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings); TV station name

29 V a rious Se ttings Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) Settings for the Main Menu Item“Display” For Automatic Display of the ChannelGuide on the TV Screen Each Time YouChange the Programme Position 1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on theTV screen. 2 Press the Cursor b...

Page 31 - To Set the Remote Control Mode; LM; Language Setting

31 V a rious Se ttings To Set the Colour TV System Used DuringPlayback or Recording from an ExternalSource 1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons( 3421 ) Q to select “Functions”, “TV system” and“PAL/MESECAM” in this order. 3 Press the Cursor b...

Page 32 - Glossary; jjj

32 Glossary VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Delivery Control) The Video Programme System (VPS) or the ProgrammeDelivery Control (PDC) is a very convenient system whichassures that the TV programmes you have programmed fortimer recording will be recorded exactly from beginning toend, even...

Page 33 - Helpful Hints; AV2 Scart Socket; Q Link Function; Message

33 Helpful Hints ° The operations marked with asterisk are only available if theVCR is connected to a TV featuring the Q Link or the DATALOGIC function. Note: ≥ If “Power save” is set to “ON”, the Q Link functions do notwork when the VCR is switched off (standby mode). 21-pin Scart Socket The 21-pin...

Page 34 - Before Requesting Service; On Screen Display Messages; Playback Does Not Work Properly

34 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 J (REC/OTR button _ ), the DIRECT TV REC button 6 , the Play button I , the F...

Page 35 - “When recording is attempted, the

35 Helpful Hints √ Recording Is Not Possible or Does NotWork Properly The symptom descriptions are given between quotationmarks “ ”. “When recording is attempted, the 1 indication flashes.” ‘ A video cassette with a broken out erasure preventiontab is used.Use a cassette with an intact tab, or if yo...

Page 36 - To Return to Auto Tracking:; Press the Channel buttons

36 Adjusting the PlaybackPicture Under normal conditions, the VCR automaticallyadjusts the playback picture for optimum quality.However, in some cases it may be necessary to adjustit manually. If the Picture Contains Noise Bars and It Is NotClear to See (Tracking adjustment): If noise bars appear du...

Page 37 - If water or some other liquid is spilled into the VCR,; Cautions; If the VCR is in a room with steam or high humidity.

37 Helpful Hints Be sure to read the cautions carefully before you operate thisVCR. 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 theVCR. If this happens, leave the VCR at room temperature forat least...

Page 38 - Specifications

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan D Specifications NV-SJ260 Series Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads: 2 heads Tape Speed: SP; 23.39 mm/s Tape Format: VHS tape Record/Playback Time: SP; 240 min with NV-E240 FF/...