User manual PANASONIC NV-SJ530AU

[. . . ] Video Cassette Recorder Model No. NV-SJ530 Series 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 6 7 10 10 11 12 13 15 18 20 22 24 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 VQT9646 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. [. . . ] ­ On some TVs, the playback picture may roll up or down; if your TV has V-HOLD control or equivalent adjustment function, use it to adjust the picture. 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. Convenient Automatic Functions VCR Auto Power On When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on automatically. Auto Playback Start When you insert a video cassette with a broken erasure prevention tab, playback start automatically without having to press the Play button 7. VCR-off Playback When the VCR is off, an inserted cassette can be played back by pressing the Play button 7. Auto Rewind When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning. ­ This function does not work during timer recording, OTR Recording and fast-forwarding. Automatic Switching Off and Ejection When the VCR is switched off, an inserted cassette can be ejected simply by pressing the EJECT button X. The VCR will eject the cassette and automatically turn itself off again. VCR-off Search When the VCR is off, the VCR starts intro-jet scan of an inserted cassette by pressing the SEARCH button 6. To Playback in the Desired Picture Quality (Picture Mode) This function reproduces optimum playback picture from various kind of recorded tapes and contents. Press the PICTURE MODE button 5 and select the corresponding Picture Mode as follows. 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 F for at least 3 seconds. ­ Pressing the PICTURE MODE button 5 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 14 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 POWER button 1 to turn the VCR on. Select the TV station using the Channel button N. ­ It is also possible to select by pressing the Numeric buttons 2. Press the REC (REC/OTR) button I (_) 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 > repeatedly until the Remaining Tape Time appears on the VCR display. Clock Counter Remaining Tape Time REMAIN VCR display For certain cassettes, the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly. 2 To reset the tape counter Press the RESET button = 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. [. . . ] Set the recording starting and ending time correctly. ­ The VCR has not been set for timer recording. Press the TIMER (REC) button A after programming for timer recording. [AV external recordings cannot be made. ] ­ A1 or A2 has not been selected. [. . . ]