User manual PANASONIC NV-SJ205AM

[. . . ] Video Cassette Recorder NV-SJ200 Series NV-SJ205 Series NV-SJ208AMJ Operating Instructions VQT8783 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. 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. Longrun Head System This longrun head system enables approximately 8, 000 hours of recording/playback with high quality images. Newly developed head cylinder with narrower head windows and tapered cylinder design effectively protects heads from dust and prevents head clogging. Plus, "Alumina" Head Cleaner further enhanced cleaning efficiency. [. . . ] If you press and hold down the Rewind button 8, review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed, and operation returns to normal playback when the button is released. For Still Playback: During playback, press the Pause/Slow button 7. To return to normal playback, press the Play button I or the Pause/Slow button 7. To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly Press the REPEAT button >. The "R 1" indication appears on the On Screen Display. Beginning of Tape Repeat Playback PLAY End of Recorded Part 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 I. Control Signal Interruption (at least 5 sec. ) Fast-forwarding or Rewinding the Tape: To fast-forward the tape: Press the Fast Forward button H 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. REWIND Repeat Playback function does not work during Play-Off Timer. To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode: Press the Stop button 9. To Stop Playback Press the Stop button 9. 18 NTSC Playback Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back with this VCR via a PAL system TV. Make sure that the system is set properly. ¡ Select "NTSC PB SELECT" from the on screen display according to the colour TV system of the TV. (See page 15. ) on PAL TV: For TVs that can receive PAL signals. 4. 43: For TVs that can receive NTSC 4. 43 signals. 3. 58: For TVs that can receive NTSC 3. 58 signals. ¡ NTSC 3. 58 recording requires "NTSC INPUT SELECT" to be in the "AUTO" or "3. 58" position (see page 15), however if "NTSC INPUT SELECT" is in this position when recording a NTSC 3. 58 signal, no colour is available for the PAL TV. Once the recording is completed, you then need to select "on PAL TV" to view the recording in colour on PAL TV. When playback the PAL tapes: You do not need to set "NTSC PB SELECT". Note for only NTSC Playback on PAL system TV This function is designed to allow only the playback of tapes recorded by NTSC signals on a PAL system TV. The NTSC signal is not completely converted to a PAL signal. For this reason, images played back by this function cannot be recorded correctly on other VCRs. Notes: Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5 minutes. On some TVs, the playback picture may roll up or down; adjust this using the V-HOLD control on the TV. TVs not equipped with a V-HOLD control cannot correct this condition. [. . . ] There are no user serviceable parts inside. Avoid Water Keep the VCR away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If liquids are spilled into the VCR, serious damage could occur. If you spill any liquid into the VCR, consult qualified service personnel. [. . . ]