User manual PANASONIC NV-SJ230AM

[. . . ] Video Cassette Recorder NV-SJ230AM Operating Instructions Contents Warning and Important Information Controls and Components Connections Tuning the TV to Your VCR Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR Page 2 3 5 5 6 9 9 10 11 12 14 17 19 21 23 Language Setting of the On Screen Display Setting the Clock of Your VCR Settings Using the On Screen Display Option Setting Playback Recording Timer Recording Search Functions Before Requesting Service Specifications VQT9640 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Warning and Important Information 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment. 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. [. . . ] Example: Mode STANDARD DYNAMIC SOFT CARTOON Characteristic Normal Clear & Vivid Mild Delicate Example for Purpose TV Programme recorded Scenery, Sports Rental soft tape Cartoon To Eject Video Cassette Using the Remote Control Keep pressing the Stop button A for at least 3 seconds. ­ Pressing the PICTURE MODE button 2 once makes the On Screen Display appear; after that, pressing it repeatedly changes the indication in the following order: STANDARD (Initial Setting) CARTOON DYNAMIC SOFT 13 Recording Preparations ­ Confirm that the VCR is on. ­ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. Operations 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. ­ If it has already been inserted, press the VCR POWER button 1 to turn the VCR on. VCR display Select the TV station using the VCR Channel buttons E. Press the REC (REC/OTR) button D (U) to start recording. REC To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR display. 1 Select [TAPE SELECT] from the on screen display and select the corresponding video cassette tape length. 2 Press the DISPLAY button G repeatedly until the Remaining Tape Time appears on the VCR display. Clock Counter Remaining Tape Time REMAIN 2 For certain cassettes, the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly. To reset the tape counter 3 Press the RESET/CANCEL button H 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. ­ The tape counter is reset to [0:00. 00], when you operate the Jet Rewind function and the tape is rewound to the beginning. 4 Press the Stop button A to stop recording. To Select the Desired Tape Speed Press the SPEED button 9 before recording. ­ SP provides standard recording time, optimum picture and sound quality. SP LP provides doubled recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality. EP provides tripled recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality. When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the monaural sound may be unstable. When you start the recording in the EP mode, [EP] indication on the VCR display flashes for about 8 seconds. EP mode means Super Long Play (SLP). To Pause Recording Press the Pause/Slow button @ during recording. Press it again to continue recording. REC Notes: ­ When playing back a cassette recorded in the LP or EP mode, some picture and sound distortion may occur. ­ The recording pause mode will be automatically cancelled after 5 minutes and return to the stop mode. ­ The tape recorded in the EP mode on this VCR cannot be played back on the other VCR without EP mode function. ­ On the other VCR (even with EP mode function), when you play back the tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture and the sound may be distorted. ­ When a video cassette with a broken off erasure prevention tab is inserted, the [1] indication will flash to indicate that recording is not possible even if the REC (REC/OTR) button D (U) is pressed. To recorded on same screen a picture, the present date and time (OSD Recording) This function allows the picture which you want to record on videotape, the present date and time are recorded on the same screen. (See page 11. ) On Screen Display To View One TV Programme while Recording Another TV Programme After pressing the REC button D to start recording, select on your TV the programme position of the TV programme that you want to view. To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents Break out the erasure prevention tab after recording. [. . . ] ­ The recording starting or ending time setting is incorrect. Set the recording starting and ending time correctly. ­ The VCR has not been set for timer recording. [AV external recordings cannot be made. ] ­ AV has not been selected. [. . . ]