Page 2 - Connecting the VCR to a Decoder/
2 Dear Customer May w e take this oppor tunity 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 thatyou note the listed precautions. Contents Before Use Contro...
Page 3 - Controls and Components
3 8 G ¥ REC/OTR TIMER REC Á < EJECT Í /I 5 5 6 6 ∏ ! C D 9 H \ ° ] ^ CVC ° [ M C 1 ° Z Y AC IN~SECTEUR~ AV2 (DECODER/EXT) AV1 (TV) RF IN RF OUT _ ` a c b d AUDIO OUT L R Controls and Components AV TV/TEXT VOLUME REPLAY OSD / DISPLAY SEARCH ; / D K L DATE CANCEL SP/LP AUDIO RESET TV ASPECT INDEX R...
Page 4 - VCR Operation
4 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: 0 9: 19: To enter a ShowView number. To enter numbers for various settings. ° 6 No function ° = Tape Counter Reset button To reset the...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT; DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.; is a trademark of Gemstar Development; system is manufactured under; Warning and Important Information; button
5 Bef ore Use As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in awell ventilated place; do not install this equipment in aconfined space such as a book case 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, Band C below to...
Page 7 - Connecting and Setting Up; Connecting the VCR to a TV
7 Connecting and Setting Up Connecting the VCR to a TV Aerial (not supplied) Aerial lead(not supplied) TV (not supplied) Aerial Inputsocket To AC Mainssocket RF Coaxial cable (supplied) ≥ Must be connected towatch TV channels. AC Mains lead (supplied) or Method 2. If you are connecting your VCR to a...
Page 8 - To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished; Auto Setup Function
8 0 1 Switch the TV on. 0 2 Select the AV input on your TV. 0 3 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”. 0 4 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to switch the VCR on. The Country setting menuappears on the TV screen. 0 5 Press the Cursor buttons( 3421 ) P to select the country where you are usingthe VCR. 0 6 Pre...
Page 9 - Note When You Have Chang ed the RF Output Channel:
9 Connecting and Setting Up 1 Switch the TV on. 2 Select an unoccupied programme position (which isnot tuned to a TV station).If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programmeposition “0”. 3 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”. 4 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to switch the VCR on. 5 Press the MENU butt...
Page 10 - Playback; To Stop Playback; To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly
1 0 Playback Preparations ≥ Confir m that the VCR is on. ≥ Confir m that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel isselected. ≥ Insert a recorded video cassette. For Normal Playback: Press the Play button H . For Cue Playback: During playback, tap the Fast Forward button G . ≥ To return to nor mal p...
Page 11 - Recording; To Select the Desired Tape Speed; Pla
1 1 Recording Recording VCR display Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confir m that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel isselected. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”. Operations 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. ≥ If it has already been inserted,press ...
Page 12 - To Stop the OTR Recording Before the End:
1 2 To Prevent Accidental Erasure of RecordedContents When you record again onto a previouslyrecorded video cassette, the previousrecording is automatically erased andreplaced with the new recording.Therefore, to prevent accidentalerasure of the recorded contents,break out the erasure preventiontab ...
Page 13 - Timer Recording
1 3 Timer Recording Timer Recording This function lets you programme the VCR for unattendedautomatic recording of desired TV programmes when youare not at home or sleeping.You can programme timer recordings in two different ways: ³ By entering the necessary information with the remotecontrol while v...
Page 15 - Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions; To Activate the Auto SP/LP Change Function:
1 5 Timer Recording To Check the Contents of Timer RecordingProgrammings ³ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ³ Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”. 1 Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the timer recording programmings on the TV screen. ³ When the VCR is in the timer recording standbymode for...
Page 17 - Search Functions; Preparations
1 7 Adv anced Operations Preparations ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Insert a recorded video cassette. Operation1 Press the INDEX button J (that corresponds to the direction from the current tape position in which thedesired programme is located on the tape) to start theindex search. For exa...
Page 18 - Assemble Editing; Editing
1 8 Operations1 Press the Play button H to start playback. 2 At the point where you want to join a new scene, pressthe Pause/Slow button 7 to put it in the still playback mode. 3 Press the REC button I to put it in the recording pause mode. 4 Start playback on the source unit and search for thepoint...
Page 19 - To Connect the VCR to a Decoder; AV Link Function; To Connect the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier
1 9 Adv anced Operations 1 Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV221-pin Scart socket a on the VCR and to the 21-pin Scar t socket on the decoder. 2 Connect the decoder’s mains lead to an AC mainssocket. 3 Set “AV2” to “DECODER”.For details, see page 27. Connecting the VCR to a Decode...
Page 20 - Satellite receiver here includes a digital receiver.; on the VCR and to the 21-pin
2 0 2 1 Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or DigitalReceiver Satellite receiver here includes a digital receiver. The connection method differs depending on the type of yoursatellite receiver. For details about the connection, also read the satellitereceiver’s operating instr uctions. To an...
Page 21 - rious Settings; Preparation
2 1 V a rious Settings Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in YourArea to the Programme Positions (Manual Tuning) This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be preset toreceive TV stations.Usually, if you switch the VCR on for the first time aftermaking the necessary connections, the VC...
Page 22 - To Enter Newly Available TV Stations; List of TV Reception Channels; Channel; FF; To Obtain the Best Tuning Condition
2 2 To Enter Newly Available TV Stations 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons ( 34 ) P to select “Tuning” then press the OK button R . 3 Press the Cursor buttons ( 34 ) P to select “Manual” then press the OK button R to display the list of t...
Page 24 - To Restart the Auto Setup
2 4 To Return the VCR to the ShippingCondition If you want to reset the VCR to the factor y preset condition,follow the oper ation steps below. 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons ( 34 ) P to select “Tuning” then press the OK button R . 3 P...
Page 25 - Setting the VCR’s Clock; To Manually Adjust the Clock
2 5 V a rious Settings Setting the VCR’s Clock Usually, the VCR’s Auto Setup function automatically adjuststhe 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 Man...
Page 26 - Tape length indicator
2 6 Indications that Can Be Displayed on the TV Screen withThis Function: At a press of the OSD/DISPLAY button 5 , the following indications appear on the TV screen. A TV station name 2 STEREO or BILINGUAL Indicator(NV-FJ610EG/EGY Series,FJ606EG/EGY Series, FJ604EGSeries) When receiving a TV program...
Page 29 - Helpful Hints; Glossary
2 9 Helpful Hints 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, a2-channel sound broadcast system that provides either 2high-quality stereo sound tracks o...
Page 31 - Before Requesting Service; On Screen Display Messages
3 1 Helpful Hints 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 Fo...
Page 32 - Adjusting the Playback Picture; To Return to Auto Tracking:
3 2 √ √ √ √ √ 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 prevention tab is used.Use a cassette with an intact tab, or if you wa...
Page 33 - If water or some other liquid is spilled into the VCR,; Cautions; If the VCR is in a room with steam or high humidity.
3 3 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 war m place,condensation may form on the tape surface and inside theVCR. If this happens, leave the VCR at room temperature forat lea...
Page 34 - Specifications
NV-FJ610 SeriesNV-FJ606 SeriesNV-FJ604 Series Power Source: 220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 21 W Power Consumption When in Standby Mode: Approx. 3 W(When Power save function is activated) Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads: 4 heads Audio Heads: 2 hea...
