User manual PANASONIC AG-IA671

[. . . ] Only transport and set up the VCR in a horizontal position. Only connect cables when all the parts of the VCR are switched off. Only clean the outside of the VCR, using a soft cloth and no cleaning fluid. The mains lead must not be used for other equipment. [. . . ] If you keep this button pressed down, the time will change in 30 minute jumps. Set the Tape Speed SP/LP/EP or A (automatic). This function is only activated for : NV-FJ614 Series (Hi-Fi), NV-FJ613Series (Hi-Fi) See also the description for Recording. In the setting A (automatic), the VCR automatically switches (with a short picture distortion) to the slow tape speed LP, to record the programme so long as possible . In order to preset other recordings, repeat this procedure. To check the Remaining tape time, look at the VCR display REMAIN. Make sure that the remaining time on the cassette is longer than the time set for recording, otherwise the whole programmes cannot be recorded. To store the programme, press . If you want to watch another TV programme at the same time as you are recording, select the channel on the TV. Erasure prevention of a cassette To prevent the accidental erasure of a cassette, remove the erasure prevention tab. If you want to record again on a cassette with erasure prevention, and this is flashing on the VCR display, , symbol then cover the hole with adhesive tape. Tape Speed This function is only activated for : NV-FJ614 Series (Hi-Fi), NV-FJ613 Series (Hi-Fi) Press this button before recording, in order to select the tape speed for the recording. The following information appears on the VCR display : SP standard recording time: optimum picture quality. LP double recording time: slightly reduced picture quality. For example, if you press the INDEX Button three times, the VCR will search for the third programme. To cancel the Index Search System, press the Stop Button . . Other settings Tape length : AUTO (E-240) SQPB : AUTO Power save : OFF VCR display : DIMMED OSD : 4:3 AV : TV / EXT TV system : MESECAM Language : English Country : others Panasonic VCR Tape length setting Press Select [Other settings] Access by pressing Select the input field Set [Tape length] Store by pressing Press Other settings Tape length : E - 195 SQPB : AUTO Power save : OFF VCR display : DIMMED OSD : 4:3 AV : TV / EXT TV system : PAL Language : English Country : others Panasonic VCR 8 VQT9002 VCR Settings To change the order of the Channel positions and the names of the TV station Press Select [Tuning] Access by pressing Access [Manual] by pressing Select the Channel to be changed Access by pressing Select the input field for [POS] Input the Channel position Store the setting by pressing Select [Name] Select the input field Input the name of the TV station selecting the first letter Select the next letter Select the next letter . To input an empty character, select the blank character between Z and * . Store the setting by pressing Press Main menu Timer recording Tuning Clock setting Other settings Tuning Panasonic VCR Setting of On Screen Displays (OSD) Press Select [Other settings] Access by pressing Select [OSD] Select the input field Select the settings Store by pressing Press 4:3 16:9 OFF Main menu Timer recording Tuning Clock setting Other settings Other settings Tape length SQPB Power save VCR display OSD Panasonic VCR Panasonic VCR Panasonic VCR Manual Auto - Setup Restart Shipping condition Panasonic VCR : AUTO ( E-240) : AUTO : OFF : DIMMED : 4:3 Tuning Pos 1 2 3 Name ***01 ***02 ***03 Ch 2 3 8 displays are on the edge of the screen (the displays are not visible during playback in 16:9 format) displays are on the edge of the screen in 16:9 format (the displays are in the centre of the screen in 4:3 format) No On Screen Displays Pos :1 Name : ***01 Channel :2 Fine tuning : AUTO Video system: PAL Setting of SQPB (S-VHS Quasi Playback) Press Select [Other settings] Access by pressing Select [SQPB] Select the input field Select the settings Store by pressing Press VCR Note: Distorted pictures, you can adjust with [Fine tuning] and [Video system] . Other settings Tape length : AUTO ( E-240) SQPB : AUTO Power save : OFF VCR display : DIMMED OSD : 4:3 AV : TV / EXT TV system : PAL Language : English Country : others Panasonic VCR Setting a new Channel Add / Delete / Move a Channel on the list Press Select [Tuning] Access by pressing Access [Manual] by pressing Search for an unused Channel position (for rapid search, keep the cursor button pressed down), or [Add] between other Channels using the DATE Button and add by pressing Access by pressing Select the new Channel Store by pressing Select [Tuning] menu by pressing Select the Channel to be deleted Select [Delete] by pressing the button Delete by pressing Select the Channel to be moved Select [Move] by pressing the ON Button Move the Channel to the new position Store this new position by pressing Press Tuning Pos Name Ch 33 ***33 125 34 - - - - - - - 35 ***35 23 Panasonic SQPB settings: AUTO VCR automatically recognises types of recordings ON Playback of S-VHS recordings OFF Only VHS recordings should be played Note: Distorted pictures during these playback function are not functional faults. Pos : 34 Name :----Channel :2 Fine tuning : AUTO Video system: PAL Settings of Power save and the Brightness of the VCR display Press Select [Other settings] Access by pressing Select [Power save] or [VCR display] Select the input field Select the settings Store by pressing Press Other settings Tape length SQPB Power save VCR display OSD AV TV system Language Country Panasonic VCR Tuning Panasonic VCR Pos Name 33 ***33 34 - - - - 35 ***35 Add Ch 125 --23 Move : : : : : : : : : AUTO ( E-240) AUTO ON OFF 4:3 TV / EXT PAL English others Delete Commands Power save (when the VCR is switched off): OFF The VCR is in normal operating mode ON The VCR display is not illuminated (the VCR is saving power) To switch ON the VCR use button on the VCR Adjust the Brightness of the VCR display: (only when the Power save function is set to OFF) ON The VCR display is brightly illuminated DIMMED The VCR display is dimmed OFF The VCR display is not illuminated VQT9002 9 Satellite- or Digital Receiver With some Satellite- or Digital Receivers it is possible to start a Timer recording, with a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) by using EXT LINK function. (Please read the operating instructions for your Satellite- or Digital Receiver for further information). VCR AV1 TV Receiver (not supplied) Controls for external recordings Press Select [Other settings] Access by pressing Select [AV] Select the input field Select the settings Store by pressing Press After you have preset the recording in the Satelliteor Digital Receiver, set the VCR on Standby Recording by pressing on the VCR . As long as a video picture is being transmitted by the Satellite- or Digital Receiver, the VCR will record it. To stop the recording, press the EXT LINK Button on the VCR. Other settings Tape length SQPB Power save VCR display OSD AV TV system Language Country Panasonic VCR : AUTO ( E-240) : AUTO : OFF : DIMMED : 4:3 : EXT LINK 2 : PAL : English : others VCR display VCR now recording this programme EXT LINK2 To control external recording with some Satellite- or Digital Receiver. EXT LINK1 For a Digital Receiver which transmits a special control signal for recordings, for example the F. U. N. TV / EXT To connect an external equipment (e. g. TV), the EXT LINK Button on the VCR is not activated. [. . . ] The batteries in the remote control are exhausted, or the batteries have not been inserted with the correct polarity. Check the batteries and if necessary insert new batteries (see page 2). Settings can be changed (see page 9). The VCR display is illuminated, but the VCR cannot operate: The VCR is in Timer recording Standby mode. Cancel Standby mode by pressing the TIMER Button. [. . . ]