Panasonic NV-SJ200A User manual

Panasonic
Operating Instructions
Video Cassette Recorder
NV-SJ200A
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PAL NTSC
SUPMR PRiVR
MULThtmaUOBiT eOMTHOL M
VQT8781
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read ^ese instructions completely.

Dear Customer
May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder.
We wouid particulariy advise that you carefully study the
Operating instructions before attempting to operate the unit
and that you note the listed precautions.

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Positions of Controls and Components
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Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions. Refer to it for the control and component names and
numbers which appear in the text.
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Contents
As this equipnnent 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 simiiar unit.
introduction to Controls and Components.5
Preparing the Remote Control.5
introduction to Controls and Components.5
Preparing the Remote Control.5
IMPORTANT
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of
pre-recorded tapes or discs or other pubiished or
broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV.6
Connections.7
Tuning theTV to Your VCR.8
Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR.9
Language Setting of the On Screen Display.12
Setting the Clock of Your VCR.12
Settings Using the On Screen Display.13
• Option Setting.14
FOR YOUR SAFETY
■ DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are
no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Press the POWER button O fo switch the VCR from on to
standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is
still connected to the mains.
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Playback..
Manual Recording..
• To Immediately Record the Same Scenes of
Programme That You Are Viewing on the TV
(Direct Recording)..
• To Select the Recording Duration and
Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording).
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Timer Recording.20
• 4-Key Programming.20
Search Functions.23
• To Find the Beginning of Each Recording
(VHS Index Search System).23
• Searching while Checking the Video Cassette
Contents (Intro-Jet Scan).23
Making a Copy.24
• Copying.24
Hints
Before Requesting Service.
• Adjusting the Playback Picture
Usage Precautions.
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Specifications
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Introduction to Controls Preparing the Remote
and Components Control
VCR Operation
When you want to operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV switch ©
to “VCR”.
0 Numeric buttons
To select the programme positions (1-99) of the VCR.
Example:
9: 0
19; 0 - 0 - (9)
To enter numbers for various settings.
0 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.
0 AUDIO OUT button
This button does not operate on this VCR.
0 No function
0 VCR/TV button
This button does not operate on this VCR.
0 No function
0 No function
0 Infra-red transmitter
0 Child Lock Function buttons
(Convenient function to prevent unauthorized use)
This function deactivates all buttons on the VCR and the
remote control. Use this function, when you do not want
other people to operate the VCR.
To Activate the Child Lock Function:
1 Hold down the ENTER and the OFF (+) buttons 0
simultaneously until the “CXI hold” indication appears in
the VCR display.
■ • If you press a button while the Child Lock function is
on, the “CX hold” indication appears in the VCR
display to inform you that no operation is possible.
no I 0
Indication when the Child Lock function is activated
To Cancel the Child Lock Function:
1 Hold down the ENTER and the OFF (+) buttons 0
simultaneously until the “CX hold" indication
disappears.
0 Cassette compartment
0 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window
0 CVC (Crystal View Control) Indicator
The crystal view control function ensure that you always
obtain the optimum picture quality so that you get the best
picture automatically.
While the VCR is turned on, the CVC indication 0 is
always displayed to show that the Crystal View Control is
activated.
Inserting Remote Control Batteries
1 1 Slide off the battery cover.
Notes for Battery Replacement:
• The service life of the batteries is approximately 1 year.
However, it varies considerably depending on the
frequency of use.
• When they are exhausted, replace them with two AA, UM3,
or R6 size batteries.
• When the batteries are exhausted, remove them
immediately and dispose of them correctly.
• Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the polarity
(0 and ©) correctly aligned.
• Do not mix old battery with new battery.
• Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and
Manganese.
• Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
• Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries.
• When you do not use the remote control for a long time,
take out the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.
If the Sliding Cover of the Remote Control
Becomes Detached
If the sliding cover of the remote control becomes detached
accidentally, fit it securely in place by placing it on the top of
the remote control at the position shown in the illustration
below, and pushing it down until it clicks into position.
• It is not possible to fit the sliding cover in place by pushing
or sliding it on from the bottom end of the remote control.
0VCR display
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Before
Use

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV
Only Panasonic TVs can be operated with the provided
remote control.
The settings for operating the TV with the remote control
have already been made.
No additional settings need to be performed.
However, some Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using
this remote control.
TV Operation
The explanations below show you what functions individual
buttons have when the VCR/TV switch © is set to “TV”.
O POWER button
To switch the TV on from standby mode (OFF) or vice
versa.
On some TVs it is only possible to switch the TV to standby
mode (OFF) with this button, but not on. In this case, try to
turn the TV on with one of the following buttons:
Numeric buttons Q
AV button 0
Channel button 0
0 Numeric buttons
To select the programme positions (1-99) on the TV.
0 AV button
To select the desired AV input on the TV.
0 VOLUME button
To adjust the volume of the TV.
0 Channel button
To select the desired programme position (TV station) on
the TV.

Connections
This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an aerial, TV, etc.
Basic Connections
The following connections are required to
record and play back the video cassette
through the TV.
Aerial (Not supplied)
Connections to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets
Set the RF out put channel of the VCR to
“—” (RF OFF) when the VCR is connected
to the TV via the AudioA/ideo cable.
(See page 8.)
Aerial (Not supplied)
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Setting
Up

Tuning the TV to Your VCR
The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable
on channel AU28-69, or NZ21 -69.
It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same
way that you watch TV broadcasts.
If you have connected the VCR to the TV through the Audio/
Video input sockets, then you do not need to follow the
procedure below.
Preparation
• Turn on the TV and the VCR.
To Change the RF output Channel
In some rare cases after tuning the TV to your VCR,
interference may be visible on the picture. To get rid of this
interference, you can manually adjust the RF output channel
a few channels up and down from the current setting. The
procedure is described below.
Operations
1 H old down MENU button © for 5 seconds or more.
• The VCR display changes as shown below and the
VCR picture on the TV displays this pattern.
Operation
1 Hold down MENU button 0 for 5 seconds or more.
2 S et theTV to an unused position which you wish to
use for your video playback.
• Tune the TV until the display
shown on the right appears on
the screen. (Please refer to the
TV manufacturers operating
instructions regarding tuning.)
3 P ress the MENU button 0.
On Screen Display
VCR display
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2 E nter the desired channel number (AU28-69, NZ21-69)
by the Numeric buttons Q or the Channel button ©. After
you entered the desired number, test pattern screen
disappears.
• Ensure that the VCR/TV switch 0 is set to “VCR”.
• Set the RF output channel of the VCR to “—” (RF OFF)
when the VCR is connected to the TV via the /Vjdio/
Video cable.
Press the Channel button 0 to display “—”.
For New Zealand For Australia
21E
>69E
28 37
(initial position)
<^69
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(RF OFF)
• It is also possible to select by pressing the Numeric
buttons 0 (only for Australia).
Example:
28 : © ^ ® “ ( 8 )
3 Press the MENU button 0 to finish the setting mode.
4 Retune your TV to the new RF channel for the VCR.
(Refer to the operations on the left.)

storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR
The VCR is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV)
and can be preset to receive up to 99 TV broadcast stations.
Pre-programmed TV Channels (Australia only)
The locai TV broadcast channels 2,7,9,10 and 28 are
factory-preset in this VCR.
That is, if you can receive television broadcasts on VHP
channels 2, 7, 9, 10 and UHF channel 28, these are already
tuned on the programme positions with the matching
numbers. However, it is possible to cancel these settings and
tune the local TV broadcast channels to any desired
programme position.
Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display
introduction
The VCR is tuned automatically by Plug in Auto Tuning.
However, Auto Tuning using the On Screen Display should
be performed according to the following method if necessary.
Preparations
• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
selected.
• Turn on the VCR and select any programme position
except AV.
Before Auto Tuning Using the On Screen
Display (New Zealand only)
When you use this VCR in New Zealand, need to operate as
follows:
Preparations
• Confirm that the VCR is on.
• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
selected.
• Set the VCR/TV switch © is set to “VCR”.
Operations
1 Press the MENU button © to
display the Main menu on
the TV screen.
2 Press the Cursor buttons (A ▼ ) ©
to select “TUNER PRESEr then
press the ENTER button 0.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (AV) ©
to select “COUNTRY” then press
the Cursor buttons { ◄ ► ) © to
select “NEW ZEALAND”.
CLOCK SET
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CHADOAOELflE
SYSTEM
OPTION
CLEAR (OFF)
AirroTiiNE
SEARCH (3)
FINE
Operations
1 Press the MENU button 0 to
display the Main menu on the
TV screen.
2 Press the Cursor buttons (AV) 0
to select TUNER PRESEr then
press the ENTER button
3
Press the Cursor buttons (A V) ©
to select “AUTO TUNE” then press
the Cursor buttons ( ◄ ► ) © to
start the Auto Tuning.
• When Auto Tuning is completed,
the On Screen Display
disappears and programme
position 1 is selected.
AUTOTimtNQ
MPROQREM.
PLEASE WAIT.
The number displayed here is
the number of channels still
to be auto tuned.
Channels that can be Received
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AUSTRALIA 0-12
45-470MHZ
28-69
NEW ZEALAND
1-11
45-470MHZ
21-69
4 Proceed to the step 3 on the right side to start the Auto
Tuning.
• No need to operate the steps 1-2 of Auto Tuning Using
the On Screen Display.
Notes:
• Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHP minimum to
UHP maximum and memorizes every tuned programme
position. Other programme positions are skipped.
• Auto Tuning takes five or more minutes to complete its
search.
• If the VCR is not correctly tuned by Auto Tuning, follow the
procedure on-the next page.
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Setting
Up

Preparations
• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
selected.
• Turn on the VCR and select any programme position
except AV.
• Set the VCR/TV switch © is set to “VCR".
Manual Tuning Procedure
1 Press the MENU button 0 to display the Main menu on
the TV screen.
2 Press the Cursor buttons (A ▼ ) © to select “TUNER
PRESET then press the ENTER button
3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) 0 to select “CH" then
select the channel number you want to tune by pressing
the Cursor buttons
4 Confirm that “CLEAR” is set to “OFF.
5 Press the Cursor buttons (A ▼ ) 0 to select “SEARCH"
then press the Cursor buttons ( ◄ ► ) © to start the
Manual Tuning.
On Screen Display
6 If the desired TV station has not been tuned, press the
Cursor buttons ( ◄ ► ) © again.
• Press the MENU button © and repeat steps 3-5 for
each programme position you want to tune to a station.
7 Press the MENU button 0 three times to exit the On
Screen Display,
Direct Tuning Procedure
1 Press the MENU button 0 to display the Main menu on
the TV screen.
2 Press the Cursor buttons {A ▼ ) © to select "TUNER
PRESET then press the ENTER button
3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “CH” then
select the channel number you want to tune by pressing
the Cursor buttons
4 Confirm that “CLEAR” is set to “OFF.
5 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “SEARCH”.
6 Press the Numeric buttons Q to enter the number of the
desired programme position.
For the 5A and 9A channels, input the following numbers:
90 for CH-5A, 91 for CH-9A. (Example for Australia.)
• For other channels that require tuning, repeat
steps 3-6.
7 Press the MENU button 0 twice to exit the On Screen
Display.
Fine Tuning Procedure
1 Press the MENU button © to display the Main menu on
the TV screen.
2 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “TUNER
PRESET then press the ENTER button ©.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “CH” then
select the channel number you want to tune by pressing
the Cursor buttons ( ◄ ► ) © .
4 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “FINE” then
press the Cursor buttons ( ◄ ► ) © to start the Fine
Tuning.
• Press the ENTER button © to return the tuning to its
former state.
5 P ress the MENU button © to exit the On Screen Display.
Blanking of Unused Programme Positions
1 Press the MENU button © to display the Main menu on
the TV screen.
2 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “TUNER
PRESET then press the ENTER button ©.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (A T) © to select “CH” then
select the channel number you want to tune by pressing
the Cursor buttons { ◄ ► ) © .
4 Press the Cursor buttons (AT) © to select “CLEAR”
then press the Cursor buttons ( ◄ ► ) © to select “ON”.
• Repeat steps 3-4 for other unused programme
positions to skip during the selection of programme
positions.
• To cancel the blanking of a programme position select
that programme position then select “CLEAR” is “OFF.
5 Press the MENU button © twice to exit the On Screen
Display.