User manual PANASONIC NV-SJ30AM

[. . . ] Video Cassette Recorder Line Recording Model No. NV-SJ30AM Operating Instructions Contents Precautions Connections Menu Setting Playback Play-Off Timer Recording and Editing Other Functions Before Requesting Service Specifications 3 4 4 6 8 9 12 14 15 VQT9782 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. 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. Infrared Remote Control Power Source for the Remote Control The remote control is powered by 2 UM3 or R6 size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year, although this depends on the frequency of use. Precautions for Battery Replacement · Load the new batteries with their polarity (+ and -) aligned correctly. · Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an internal short-circuit may occur. [. . . ] In some cases the picture quality may still be inferior. · When you play back a tape recorded in the LP or EP mode, the picture may be in black and white. · When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture and the sound may be unstable. However, this is not a malfunction. To Play back the Recorded Section Repeatedly Keep [PLAY] on the remote control pressed for 5 seconds or more. The [R 1] display appears on the TV screen. (If [OSD] is not pressed, [R 1] is not displayed on TV screen. See page 13. ) · Press [STOP] to release the Repeat Playback mode. 120 60 REC/ STANDBY 30 LP(EP) 180 24 0 NTSC Playback on PAL TV Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back with this VCR (Line Recording) via a PAL system TV set. · Set [NTSC PB SELECT] to [on PAL TV]. (See page 5. ) Automatic Functions Automatic switching on When a video cassette tape is inserted, the VCR (Line Recording) turns itself on automatically. Automatic playback When a video cassette tape without an intact erasure prevention tab is inserted, the VCR (Line Recording) starts playback automatically. Automatic rewinding When the tape reaches its end during recording or playback, it will automatically be rewound to the beginning. During OTR or Fast Forwarding, this function will not work. 7 Tracking/V-Lock For manual tracking adjustment The i and j buttons on the remote control are used to adjust the tracking when, for example, noise bars on the picture during normal playback are better removed manually than by automatic digital tracking control. Press both buttons down at the same time to return to automatic digital tracking control. For slow tracking adjustment When noise bars appear during Still or Slow Playback, switch over to slow playback and adjust with the i or j button to reduce the noise bars. For vertical locking adjustment Use the i and j buttons to minimize any vertical jitter during still picture playback. Play-Off Timer 60 POWER Í/ I 30 EJECT TAPE REFRESH PICTURE MODE REC/OTR JET REW 6/6 5/ 5 STOP OFFÁ/ PLAY REC/ STANDBY 24 0 LP(EP) 120 18 0 1, 2 Whenever you are playing back a tape and wish to stop the tape automatically, simply set the playback duration up to 240 minutes using [PLAY/OFF]. Operations 1 During playback, press [PLAY/OFF] on the main unit for more than 2 seconds to put the main unit in the Play-Off Timer mode. 2 Press [PLAY/OFF] on the main unit repeatedly to select the desired playback duration. · At the press of the button, indicators of selected timer duration flash. · Insert a video cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention tab. (See page 5. ) Operations 1 Start recording by pressing [REC]. 120 Notes: · The Recording Pause mode will be automatically released after 5 minutes. · It is not possible to record via the RF input Socket because this VCR (Line Recording) is not equipped with a TV tuner. · When playing back a cassette recorded in the LP or EP mode, some picture and sound distortion may occur. [. . . ] · The tape counter is automatically reset to [0:00. 00] when a video cassette is inserted. 4 Tape speed indicator (SP/LP/EP) 5 Cassette-in indicator 6 Colour system indicator 7 Picture mode indicator · At each press of [PICTURE], the selected picture mode is set and following picture mode indicators appear. 13 Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, check the following points again. [Mains lead not connected. ] · Reconnect mains lead to mains outlet. [Safety devices operating. ] · Disconnect mains lead and wait for 1 minute. [. . . ]