Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder NV-FJ760B NV-FJ760BL m Operating Instructions ) 0000000 В A veia” QUink VIS] ‚SUPER DRIVE U PAL ; Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, VQT8594 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. 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. Caution for AC Mains Lead For your safety please read the — following text carefully - This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362. Check for the ASTA mark @ or the BSI mark Y on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE ~ FORTHE SOCKET QUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN ~~ THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG + CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13- AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician. IMPORTANT Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. FORYOUR SAFETY HB 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. IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol —. How to replace the Fuse e There are two types of the AC mains lead assembly: (4) and (8) as shown below. 1 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver. 2 Replace the fuse and fuse cover, For your safety, be sure not to connect or handle the equipment with wet hands. Press the VCR-ON/OFF button Q to switch the VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains. If you dub still pictures from a conventional analogue video movie camera or VCR, some picture distortion may occur in the recorded picture. VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Contents {FET ale N .…onvscensesmianmennensenssurssareanerenmenamanmenmacaasams names 2 — ¿Controls and Components: F ‚НЕЕ! Controls and Components .............e=-.—ee=e=xercennerrenvennineneenea 3 e VCR Operation .…..….…...….....sserseneneansonsirsarrase nana sseas rene n san. 4 ® TV Operation …....…ucrrrsrarrarsranssananan ee 4 | 3] Quick Start Guide Checking the Accessories! 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Manual Setup Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in Your Area to the Programme Positions (Manual Tuning) ..... Restarting the Auto Setup or Download (Q Link) ........... Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition ................. Changing the Owner ID .......ccc cece ere Setting the VCR’S CIOCK €... vacrrnmsansnasentransansanaennanmasannenennens Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) e Settings for the Main Menu ltem “Display” ...............—... e Settings for the Main Menu Item “Functions” ................ Helpful Hints Glossary eeveeirinisnermasaessimnuiausvaisenairesssassissnsnnsnssnnsmnsnsnnas neues Before Requesting SErviCE .…...….…smimensenmmennnüüüübeèm“%m e Adiusting the Playback Picture .............—— me... CAUTIONS c.…ucsrsisrenmensensenennnen* ete ene nar anNE NU re neon eme merma mmerNANENA Specifications ............—.eovmer=raereeanenerr nene ran ame. Back cover Quick Start =) Е © o o = D aa A ©). . - par QO N © — с 1°] p= Guide ~ Timer Recording Advanced Operations Checking the Accessories/ Preparing the Remote Control Check that you have the accessories shown below М1. [|] Operating Instructions VQT8594 [ | Remote Control EUR571749 [ ] Guarantee Card QO 3] [_] Quick Start Guide OO O VQC3640 ооо (Only for NV-FJ760B) O O Q | [ | Satellite Receiver List VQC3641 - | | Batteries for the Remote Control RE size * The service life of the batteries is approximately 1 year. However, it varies considerably depending on the frequency of use. e When they are exhausted, replace them with two AA, UM3, or R6 size batteries. [ ] AC Mains lead VJAO733-C, VJAO940 or VJA1022 e When you replace the fuse, refer to page 2. [ | RF lead to connect VCR and TV VJA0728-A or VJA0963-A Inserting Remote Control Batteries 1 1 Slide off the battery cover. 2 Insert the batteries with the polarity (® and ©) correctly aligned. N & 3 Replace the battery cover. Notes for Battery Replacement: e When the batteries are exhausted, remove them immediately and dispose of them correctly. e Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the polarity (cB and ©) correctly aligned. ® Do not mix old battery with new battery, e 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. e 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. e 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. Correct Connections AC input socket E RF Input socket Aerial RF Qutput socket (not supplied) AV1 21-pin Scart socket AV2 21-pin Scart socket N \ RF lead (supplied) TV (not supplied) Aerial Input socket hy B „ный a | x ЗЕ ; 7 ; AV2 socket 1 | AC Mains lead (supplied) Necessary ForTV >) 21-pin Scart socket (VCR) with Q Link AV1 socket t Las) [e] mn és к = e) Satellite Receiver (not supplied) | To AC Mains ~ ; F socket = D | 5. Necessary for Connecting a | a Satellite Receiver ÿ Note: To AG Mains socket F | E 21-pin Scart leads are not supplied. 21-pin Scart socket (TV) Optional Connection if you have a... Connections Comments e Connect the aerial A to the RF input of the VCR as shown above. e Connect the RF lead B from the RF output of the VCR to the aerial socket of the TV as shown above. This is necessary for the correct operation of the VCR and TV. e You can also connect an additional scart lead E from the Satellite Receiver to the TY as shown - above. e Connect the VCR, TV and Satellite Receiver to the mains socket F and turn the socket on. ® Please see notes on page 9. e Please go to Auto Setup (page 10) after completing the above connections. VCR and TV e You can also use a Scart lead C as well as the This Scart lead is used for enhanced picture Only RF connections À and B as shown above. performance and stereo sound (where e Connect the VCR and TV to the main socket F applicable). and ensure all sockets are switched on. | e Please go to Auto Setup (page 10) after completing the above connections. e Connect the aerial A to the RF input of the VCR | This is necessary for the correct operation of the as shown above. VCR and Tv. e Connect the RF lead B from the RF output of the VCR to the aerial socket of the TV as shown above. e It is necessary to connect a Scart lead D from The Scart lead D is necessary to enable the Satellite Receiver to the VCR as shown recording/viewing from the Satellite Receiver above. through the VCR. VCR, TV and e You can also use a Scart lead C from the VCR to | To Give enhanced picture performance and Satellite Receiver | TV as well as the RF connections A andB as | stereo sound (where applicable). (or DVD Player etc..) shown above. This additional connection aliows you to view the satellite channels independently of the VCR. This is useful when the VCR is being used for recording another TV channel. Using the Scart lead gives improved picture performance and stereo sound (where applicable). Ф 2 = O Connections (Continued) Connections and preparations for a TV equipped with the “Q Link*'” function and equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket. For the connections and preparations for a TV equipped with the “DATA LOGIC", “Easy Link*®", “Megalogic**” or “SMARTLINK*S” function and with a 21-pin Scart socket, also read from this page. For details about the connections, also read TV's operating instructions. Be sure to keep both the TV and VCR switched off until all connections have been made. For your safety, be sure not to connect or handle the equipment with wet hands. For the connection to the Satellite Receiver, see page 7. If you have a... Connections Comments e Connect the aerial A to the VCR's aerial input This is necessary for the correct operation of socket. the VCR and TV. e Connect the supplied RF lead B to the VCR's Aerial Output socket and to the TV's Aerial Input socket. TV with Q Link * Connect a fully-wired 21-pin Scart lead (not This is necessary for the Download. Functions supplied) C to the VCR's AV1 socket and to the TV's 21-pin Scart socket. e Connect the VCR and TV to an AC mains socket Е e Please see notes on page 9. e The basic connections are now complete. Proceed to the page 12. Hints: e Q Link is an advanced system that offers a range of convenient functions such as automatic copying of the tuning position of all available TV stations (in the same order as they are programmed on the TV) into your VCR's memory (this is called Download) if you connect the VCR to your TV with a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied). Depending on the manufacturer, the equivalent of the Q Link function has a different name and may not work exactly the same. 1 “Q Link” is a registered trademark of Panasonic. *2 “DATA LOGIC” is a registered trademark of Metz. * “Easy Link" is a registered trademark of Philips. ** “Megalogic” is a registered trademark of Grundig. " “SMARTLINK” is a registered trademark of Sony. For details, refer to your TV's operating instructions or consult your dealer. e Unlike in most commercially sold 21-pin Scart cables, in fully-wired 21-pin Scart cables all 21 pins of one plug are connected to the matching pin of the plug on the other end of the cable. This type of cable is necessary for the Preset Download function to work. a Connections (Continued) D © = LU If you don't have any scart leads and your TV is not Q Link type, you can connect your VCR to a TV and Satellite Receiver using RF leads. Using this connection method may however be difficult to obtain a clear picture from the Satellite Receiver. For this reason it is not recommended for inexperienced users (see preferred connection on page 7). Satellite Receiver (not supplied) Aerial Input socket y E E ENE T | (not supplied) A © < ot nm x A = о Aerial Output socket put se RF lead B To AC Mains socket [D (not supplied) RF input socket TV (not supplied) RF Output socket RF lead (supplied) e Must be connected to AC Mains lead (supplied) D watch TY channels. To AC Mains socket D e Connect the aerial A to the aerial input socket of the Satellite Receiver. If you don't have Satellite Receiver, please connect the aerial A to the RF input socket of the VCR, e Connect the RF leads B and C as shown in the diagram above. e Connect the VCR, TV and Satellite Receiver to the mains socket D and ensure sockets are switched on. © Please go to Auto Setup (page 10) after completing the above connections. Notes: e In some case you may experience interference between the RF output channel from the satellite receiver and the tuner in the VCR or the TV. If this happens, it may be necessary to change the RF output channel of the satellite receiver (refer to the instructions for your satellite receiver). e If you have an analogue satellite receiver, select “SKY ONE” or “SKY NEWS" on the receiver before starting Auto Setup. After Auto Setup is complete, the satellite position will be shown as “SAT” in the channel listing to denote programmes from the satellite receiver. * If you have a digital satellite receiver, you can start Auto Setup with the receiver set to any channel. You will have to manually name the “SAT” position after Auto Setup is complete. (See page 44.) e |f you have purchased a new TV equipped with the Q Link function, please see page 12 after making all the necessary connections. 10 Auto Setup (For TV without Q Link Functions) 1 Turn on the TV, then press the VCR-ON/OFF button Q to switch the VCR on. The VCR will now start Auto Setup. The first digit of the VCR display will begin to flash. After a while, it will stop flashing and the RF output channel number will be displayed. If you have connected the VCR to the TV with a Scart lead, you will see the screen below during Auto Setup. You can skip step 2 below. PES EA Aulo-Setup In progress, please wait, | ИАН Ch 21 2 Select an unused channel pre-set on your TV and tune it to the RF output channel number shown on the VCR display (or until you can clearly see the Auto Setup screen shown below). Store the new video playback channel (refer to the instructions for your TV). Auto-Selup is now complete (Your YCR oulput channel is 28) To set Owner ID press 'EXIT bulton If you can see interference on the picture, you may need to change the RF output channel. Follow the instructions on page 11 to do this. 3 Press the EXIT button €3 on the remote control. The Owner iD screen will appear. You can complete the Owner ID now or skip this step and do it later. To do it later, press the EXIT button €3 again. Your VCR is how ready to use. 4 To set the Owner ID now, press the Cursor button (>) €) and the Numeric buttons @ to enter a four-digit PIN number. If you make a mistake then press the Cursor button (d) € and the re-enter the correct digit. Make sure that you will remember the PIN number (make a note of it). PIN number: B46+ Name: kdb imp pg deba E ERES EEES Hause Mo: Рой! code: 5 Press the OK button €) twice. The cursor moves to “Name”. 6 Press the Cursor button (») €). 7 Press the Cursor buttons (A Y) €$ to select a letter and then press the Cursor button (») €) to move to the next letter. Repeat these steps until you have entered your name. 8 Press the OK button €3 to finish setting your name. 9 Enter the “House No” and “Post code” in the same way. 10 When you are happy with the information that you have entered, press EXIT button €9 to leave the Owner ID screen. You will now see the TV picture. Your VCR is now ready to use. If you want to cancel Auto Setup before it has finished Press the EXIT button €9. You can restart Auto Setup again, see page 47. If the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup has finished (Auto clock set failed) 1 Press the Cursor buttons (A Y <>) €) to set the correct time and date. 2 Press the OK button €3 when finished. To display the Owner ID setting menu Press the EJECT button €3 for more than 5 seconds. The Owner ID information will be displayed for about 30 seconds. The PIN Number is not displayed. Checking the Settings for Auto Setup Removing Interference To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup Function On Screen Display 1 Press the MENU button €) to WEAR а display the OSD Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons Timer recard Tepe Library. Manual Auto-Setup Restart Download -. 11Shipping condition — owner 1D TY screen The picture with interference In some cases, interference (lines or patterning) may be seen on the TV when playing back a video cassette. If this happens, follow the steps below to change the video t 5 В OS Xx +) 50 oO Functions + (AY <>) O to select Satellto ~~ playback channel (RF output channel) to remove the “Tuning” and then select ¡Manual interference. | Bar 22 o | 1 Setthe VCR/TV switch @t os 1 BBC SOA nn --- 3 Press the OK button O to 2 BBC2 23 12 ---=- --- i © © SWITC о VCR displ SI 24 13 ue. mn VCR”. isplay display the list of tuned TV 10M 25 Mo sar bl and contin het all gem TIN 2 Press the MENU button @ for . a ; S os ave su me me more than 5 seconds. The RF indication when the RE outout een set correchy. 10 oo 00 LIT output channel number is ndication when the RF outpu : channel is 28 (example) List of tuned TV stations (example) displayed on the VCR display. On Screen Display 4 Press the EXIT button € to exit the On Screen Display. Panasonic VCR Ch:28 Test pattern indication 3 Press the Numeric buttons @ or use the Channel button € to select a channel number which differs by 2 or 3 from the automatically set channel number. (For example, if the original channel number was 28, enter 31.) ® Set the RF output channel of the VCR to “——" (RF OFF) when the VCR is connected to the TV via the 21- pin Scart cable. Press the “0” numeric button @ or Channel button 69 to display ——”. | Indication after changing the RF output channel to 31 (example) Positions 5 and 6 may differ from the example shown. If Channel 5 is received, it is usually found on programme position: 5 and a connected satellite receiver on programme position 6. “If Channel 5 is not received but a satellite receiver is connected, then the satellite receiver is found on programme position 5. Pes Name Ch Pos Mame Ch 11 | 1 8BBG1 22. 2 BBC2 23 12 nn 3 [TV . 24 13 ----- --- 21€ ... >68 (RF OFF) ar Ea mm 3910 ri 4 Retune your TV until you BIN Mm receive the Test pattern 10 ===-= ——- 20 ----- --- indication. Press the OK button Panasonic & to conclude the setting. ста! | List of tuned TV stations (example) 5 Press the EXIT button € to exit the On Screen Display. When the station names and/or channel numbers have not been set correctly: See pages 44—46 for details. Test pattern indication The clear picture 11 Preset Download Function The Preset Download function automatically copies the tuning position of all available TV stations into the VCR's memory when you connect the VCR using a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable to a TV equipped with the Q Link function. To Simultaneously Set Up this VCR with a New TV Perform the following operation steps exactly as described to ensure that the Preset Download function works correctly. ф First of all, make sure that the VCR is switched off. 1 Switch the TV on. The TV starts to tune all available TV stations and to adjust the clock. (This is called Auto Setup function.) On Screen Display + When the TV has finished its own auto setup, the VCR is automatically switched on, and the downloading of the setup data from the TV to the VCR starts. Download Download in progress, please wait. Fosilion 67 Indication during downloading 2 Setthe VCR/TV switch éb to “VCR”. 3 When Download has finished, the screen for the Owner ID setting menu appears. Press the Cursor button (») €) and the Numeric buttons @ to enter a 4- digit PIN number. PIN number: — 46: Mama. A ep mp oR ae E e Роз! собв! «m dk House Ne: e Make sure that you will remember the PIN number (make a note of it). Menu for Owner ID setting 4 Press the OK button €3 twice. The cursor moves to “Name”. 5 Press the Cursor button (>) €. 6 Press the Cursor buttons (A Y <>) €) to select a letter and then press the OK button €3. Repeat this to enter the name. 7 Enter “House No” and “Post code” in the same way. 8 Press the EXIT button €9 to make the On Screen Display disappear. To Display the Owner ID setting menu Press the EJECT button ® for more than 5 seconds. The Owner ID information will be displayed for about 30 seconds. The PIN Number is not displayed. Note: If you accidentally switch on the YCR before the TV, downloading of the setup data from the TV may not be performed correctly. in this case, follow the operation steps below. 1 Wait until the Auto Setup is complete on both the TV and the VCR. 2 Press the MENU button €Y to display the OSD Main menu on the TY screen. 3 Press the Cursor buttons (A Y <>) €) to select “Tuning” and then “Download”. 4 Press the OK button €3 twice. Downloading of the setup data from the TY to the VCR starts. 5 When the programme position and the current time appear in the VCR display, downloading is complete. Hint: ® |+f you use a Panasonic TV and perform the operation step 1 above, starting the downloading of the setup data will automatically display the “Download” indication. However, in case of aTV of another make, the “Download” indication may not appear. In this case, select the AV input on your TV if you want to see the “Download” indication. To Set Up this VCR with a TV Already in Use 1 Switch the TV on. 2 Select the AV input on your TV. 3 Set the VCR/TV switch @ to “VCR”. Blé VU aa 4 Press the VCH-ON/OFF button © to switch the VCR on. Downloading of the setup data starts automatically. Download in prograss, please wait. Position 67 ВЕ Indication during downloading 5 When Download has finished, the screen for the Owner ID setting menu appears. Press the Cursor button (>) E) and the Numeric buttons @ to enter a 4-digit PIN number, e Make sure that you will remember the PIN number (make a note of it). PIN number: 346% Name: жж ka e ase House No; ЖЖаННК таке Post coda: — +::=k E Menu for Owner ID setting 6 Press the OK button € twice. The cursor moves to “Name”. 7 Press the Cursor button (») €). 8 Press the Cursor buttons (A Y <>) €) to select a letter and then press the OK button €9. Repeat this to enter the name. 9 Enter “House No” and “Post code” in the same way. 10 Press the EXIT button € to make the On Screen Display disappear. To Display the Owner ID setting menu Press the EJECT button @ far more than 5 seconds. The Owner ID information will be displayed for about 30 seconds. The PIN Number is not displayed. Connecting the VCR to a Decoder/ Connecting the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier Q = = о To connect this VCR to a decoder or a stereo amplifier, make To Connect the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier the connections shown in the illustration below. For the connection to the TV, see pages 7-9. = a Par! on i 2 e For details about the connection, also read the operating instructions of the decoder or stereo amplifier. Be sure to keep the VCR, TV and decoder or stereo amplifier EES switched off until you have finished all connections. = For your safety, do not connect or handle the equipment with wet hands. Audio cable (not supplied) Audio Input sockets . -— To Connect the VCR to a Decoder Decoder here refers to the device used to decode scrambled ‘ © BE m | broadcasts (Pay TV). 100 - E. _— © — | SCO 2 | Stereo amplifier (not supplied) To an AC mains socket 1 Connect an Audio cable (not supplied) to the Audio Output sockets 6) on the VCR and to Audio Input sockets on the stereo amplifier. Decoder (not supplied) 2 Connectthe stereo amplifiers mains lead to an AC mains socket. | 21-pin Scart socket To an AC mains socket 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) 1 Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV2 21-pin Scart socket @ on the VCR and to the 21-pin Scart socket on the decoder. 2 Connect the decoder’s mains lead to an AC mains socket. 3 Set“AV2" to “DECODER”. For details, see page 50. Hint: e “RGB” means separate Red/Green/Blue colour signals. If you connect a TV equipped with RGB input capability to the AV1 socket 6) on this VCR, and a decoder equipped with RGB output capability to the AV2 socket @, the TV can receive RGB signal input from the decoder via the VCR. 13 14 Setting after connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver For details about the connection, also read the satellite receiver's operating instructions. Connecting the Satellite Receiver Without Using a 21-pin Scart Socket When VCR is connected to the satellite receiver with an RF coaxial cable (without 21-pin Scart cable), the RF output channei of the receiver should be adjusted away from the RF output channel of the VCR, which may be used by the VCR during Auto Setup, to avoid interference on VCR picture. (Refer to your satellite receiver's instruction book.) Also select “SKY ONE" or “SKY NEWS” on the satellite receiver to ensure reliable tuning before starting the Auto Setup. After this setting, proceed to the Satellite Setting on pages 15-17. Connecting the Satellite Receiver Using a 21-pin Scart Socket When you connect the satellite receiver to AV2 21-pin Scart socket [AV2 (DECODER/EXT)] on this VCR, you need to change the setting for “AV2” to “VCR/SAT”. It is initially set to “VCR/SAT”, but if it has been set to “DECODER?”, follow the operations below. 1 Press the MENU E button to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (A Y >) €) to select “Functions”, “AV?”, and “DECODER” in this order. 3 Press the Cursor buttons (A Y) €) to set to “VCR/SAT”. 4 Press the OK €B button to conclude the setting. 5 Press the EXIT €3 button to make the On Screen Display disappear. After this setting, proceed to the Satellite Setting on pages 15-17. Note: How to install the satellite receiver Carefully observe the following points so that you can control the satellite receiver from the VCR. 1 Place the satellite receiver on top of the VCR. 2 Move the satellite receiver back a few centimetres so that infra-red signals emitted from the top of the VCR's front panel can be received by the satellite receiver. 21-pin Scart cable Satellite receiver or RF coaxial cable Infra-red signal transmitter VCR Ф 2 = о Hint: e |f you select “RF” in step 3, “Position” is set automatically and it is not possible to change the satellite programme position here. If you want to change it, refer to page 44. t © Par N — © - e To Prepare the VCR for Remote-controlled Operation of the Satellite Receiver (Setting.the Tuner Type) This VCA lets you change the programme position on the satellite receiver and programme timer recordings of satellite programmes — ail with this VCR's remote control. This is called "satellite control”, To enable the VCR to control the satellite receiver, you need to set the tuner type of your satellite receiver. You can find the tuner type numbers on the enclosed list of compatible satellite receivers. However, if your satellite receiver is not included in this list, it cannot be remote-controlled via this VCR. Note: | e If your satellite receiver is not included in the list of compatible satellite receivers, this VCR cannot control it. Preparations e Set the VCR/TV switch @ to “VCR”. Operations 1 Press the MENU button @ to display the Main menu on the TV screen. [YER TY] Timerrecord -—— - Tapa Library - Connaction:- NO Display Position: ~—— Tuning —. - Tuner type: 1 Clock Functlons Satellite 2 Press the Cursor buttons (A Y <>) €) to select “Satellite”, “Connection” and “NO” in this order. 3 Press the Cursor buttons (4 Y )| nas E) to select the type of Timer record-- . , Tape Library Connection. AV2 connection according to the Display Position: = = type of socket on the VCR to bug Tuner type: 1 which the satellite receiver is Functions . connected. Sa NO; When the satellite receiver is not connected to the VCR RF: When the satellite receiver is connected to the ~ VCR's Aerial Input socket AV1:When the satellite receiver is connected to the VCR's AV1 21-pin Scart socket AV2:When the satellite receiver is connected to the VCR's AV2 21-pin Scart socket 4 Press the OK button ©. Press the Cursor buttons (4 Y <>) € to select “Tuner type” and “1” in this order. 6 Find your receiver in the Men mon enclosed list of compatible Timer record” A x Tape Library || Connection: AV2 satellite receivers and enter Display Position: — — its tuner type number by bi Tuner type: 1 pressing the Numeric Functions buttons @. a Press the OK button @ to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button @ to exit the On Screen Display. 15 16 To Prepare the Satellite Receiver To make it possible for the VCR to control the satellite receiver, the satellite receiver must be left in a certain condition. This condition is called standby type, and it differs depending on the make and model of satellite receiver. There are five standby types (A, B, C, D, E) as listed below, Find your satellite receiver in the enclosed list of compatible satellite receivers and note its standby type. Then look up this standby type in the chart below and determine which action(s) you need to take to prepare your satellite receiver so that this VCR can control it. Standby Type A B С D E Action 1 Yes No Yes Yes Yes 2 No No No Yes Yes 3 No No Yes No Yes Action 1: Switch the satellite receiver on. Action 2: Twin-tuner type satellite receiver: Select on the tuner which is connected to the VCR. (Please also refer to the satellite receiver's operating instructions.) Switch the satellite receiver's channel display to the 2-digit display mode. Action 3: To Check that the Satellite Channels Can Be Selected Correctly Preparations e Set the VCR/TV switch € to “VCR”. Operations 1 Press the Numeric buttons @ to select the satellite channel. Example: T SAT To select “SAT 9”: Enter (0) — (0) _ о © To select “SAT 19”: Enter (0) _ (1) (9) SAT To select “SAT 129”: Enter (0) — (1) — (2) — (9) 3-digit programme positions can be selected with this remote control only in case of a satellite receiver that is marked with (*'} on the enclosed list of compatible satellite receivers. 2 Check that the channel on the satellite receiver has been changed to the channel that you selected. Notes: e After you have finished all settings and preparations, use the VCR’s remote control to check that the satellite programmes can be selected correctly and timer recordings of satellite broadcast can be performed correctly. ® With some satellite receivers, correct control from the VCR may not be possible. ® There may be a slight delay between pressing the Numeric buttons € on the remote control and the changing of the channel on the satellite receiver. This is due to the need for signal conversion. ® The range of satellite channels available for selection is 1 through 99. ® Some satellite receivers offer less than 99 channels. In this case, the number of the satellite channels that can be controlled from the VCR is the same. ® Some satellite receivers offer more than 99 satellite channels, but even in this case, only the satellite channels 1 through 99 can be controlled from the VCR. ® With some satellite receivers, it is necessary to wait a few seconds between selecting one channel and selecting another one with the remote control of the VCR. e |f the display on the satellite receiver does not indicate the channels, refer to its operating instructions and follow the procedure for displaying the channels. Video Plus+ Codes for a Satellite Receiver (If Connected) SE — : © 2 и») O 8 Press the Cursor buttons (4) €) and then the CANCEL button Y to delete the programming. To enable your VCR to recognise Video Plus+ Codes for each satellite station, you need to follow the instructions below. It is important that you do this before trying to make a timer recording using Video Plus+ Code for any satellite programme. This involvas setting some dummy timer recordings from Video Plus+ Codes then deleting them afterwards. Pos Start Stop sp Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC Min SATOT 27/10 We 2000-2520 SP === BC ——— —— fe ME E еее = === === = © wd Lo 2 = e Menu when the programme to cancel is selected ANTI recording Start Step 5 ON OFF LP PDC Min mmm mr na Pos Mama DATE mje tm mmm A mm mmm === mm mm na - — 1 Setthe VCR/TV switch € to VCR”. Menu after the programming | has been cancelled 2 Press the VIDEO PLUS+ button O. On Screen Display , 9 Repeat steps 2-8 for another satellite station. Continue with this until you have set and deleted a dummy timer recording for each satellite station that you will make Video Plus+ recording from. r X to exit the en Di , Menu for entering the PlusCode 10 Press the EXIT button €3 to exit On Scre isplay 3 Enter a PlusCode from a Satellite Programme Guide for a station, e.g. Sky 1 using the Numeric buttons O. | 920128=-- | Indication when the PlusCode is entered Your VCR is now able to recognise Video Plus+ Codes for the satellite stations, ready for when you come to use them. 4 Press the OK button @. You will see the warning message on the screen for the first few seconds telling you that the position number has not Pos Start lop sp . Name DATE ON FF LP POC Min a m 20:00 21:30 SP -— 90 = - been set. e “——” appears for the programme position 5 Press the Channel button ® until the SAT channel appears in the name column on the screen. You can select the AV position if you have connected your =" indication TT Input Invalid, — ——— programme position = mT hag not bean sat | — Warning message Ros Start Stop SP ame DATE OFF LP PDC Min ‘AB SAT-- 2000 21:30 SP 90 mmm mf am mmm mime == ен еее о крен = жен некто = == === Indication when SAT name is selected satellite receiver to your VCR with a scart cable. 6 Press the Numeric button @ to enter the satellite channel. Pos Start Stop SP . Name DATE ON FF LP PDC Min Az SAFOi 2000 2130 SP -— 90 CS Indication when SAT name is set 7 Press the OK button & again to conclude the setting. Start Sto ON OF SATO1 2710 Wa 2000 21:30 SP --- 90 mmm fe m= melee o == Pos SE ; Nama DATE LP PDC Min cm mm mmm остро сео mmm mmm ; Indication when the settings are concluded 17 18 Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of most The 3 Methods for Switching brands using the remote control supplied with this VCR. to the AV Input on Your Panasonic TV e Some TV models cannot be operated with this remote control. Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods for switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform 1 Setthe VOR/TV switch @ to “TV”. the operations steps listed for the switching methods A, B and 2 Look up your TV's manufacturer in the list of TVs C below to determine which one your Panasonic TV uses, compatible with the VCR's remote control on the next page. A 3 While keeping the TV-ON/OFF button Q pressed, use the Numeric buttons € to enter the manufacturer's code. If there is more than one code listed for that manufacturer, try the first code. Be sure to enter the code in two digits. Set the VCR/TV switch € to TV”. Press the AV button & to switch to the AV Input. Each press of the AV button @ switches between “TV reception” and “AV Input(s)”. Example: 01 B 4 Check whether you can operate the TV correctly with the VCR's remote control. If the TV cannot be operated properly: In step 3, enter the other code listed for that manufacturer and repeat step 4. Set the VCR/TV switch € to “TV”. Press the AV button @. Colour bars for selecting the AV Input appear on the TV screen. Follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen to select the desired AV Input from the displayed colour bars for the AV Input by pressing the corresponding colour button A (red) {, DATE+ (green) @, ON+ (yellow) € or OFF + (blue) é» on the remote control. set the VCR/TV switch € to “TV”. Press the AV button €). The last previously selected AV Input indication appears on the TV screen. The indications for selecting another AV Input also appear, but they disappear a few seconds later. Before the indications for selecting another AV Input disappear, press the < button @, DATE— button @), ON— button @ or OFF— button @ to select the desired AV input. With the following four buttons, you can move and select as follows: vO: Move left DATE~ @: Move down ON- &: Move up OFF— $: Move right te List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control Code. “ Manutacturer Code - 01-04 SIEMENS 09 AIWA 35 SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33 AKAI 27, 30 SONY 08 BLAUPUNKT 09 TELEFUNKEN 10 — 14 BRANDT 10, 15 THOMSON 10, 15 BUSH 05, 06 TOSHIBA 16 CURTIS 31 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 05, 06 DESMET 05, 31, 33 DUAL 05, 06 ELEMIS 31 FERGUSON 10 GOLDSTAR/LG 31 GOODMANS 05, 06, 31 GRUNDIG 09 HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42 INNO HIT 34 - IRRADIO 30 CTT 25 JVC 17,39 LOEWE 07 METZ 28, 31 MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20 MIVAR 24 NEC 36 NOKIA 25 — 27 NORDMENDE 10 ORION 37 PHILIPS 05, 06 ‚ РНОМОГА 31, 33 — PIONEER 38 — PYE 05, 06 RADIOLA 05, 06 SABA 10 SALORA 26 SAMSUNG 31, 32 SANSUI 05, 31, 33 SANYO 21 SBR 06 SCHNEIDER 05, 06, 29, 30, 31 SELECO 06, 25 SHARP 18 19 - So N Sa = e 20 When You Insert a Video Cassette The Tape Library System makes it easy to check what programmes are recorded on the inserted tape and lets you quickly select a programme for playback. For further details about the Tape Library System, see page 30. (When you insert a cassette with an erasure prevention tab: When you insert a cassette without J As soon as you insert the cassette, the Cassette Number Check starts automatically. Wait a few moments until this check is completed. On Screen Display Fars Checking {ape number... Please wait ! ES wh SRS EE Fn Tk TL ACER FAT a, = VCR display JF } ‘ + an erasure prevention tab: AL ~ Y VCR display. Titlg (When Inserting a cassette that was recorded on this VCR: When the Cassette Number Check is completed, and the cassette's contents (recorded programmes) appear on the On Screen Display, and the cassette number appears on the Content of tape: 5 ™N the cassette number Page 1/2 Date/Category Wr; Football ITV (18:58) weber (19:08) Chag $ BRC2{19:00) E): Subtitles E 504.00 Spong on 19.04.00) Nous \_ | Toseiecta \ programme on the inserted cassette and start playback, see page e (When lo \ 31. ading cassette No 5.) (To perform playback without making use of the Tape Library functions, recording or some other function, press the EXIT button € to make the Tape Library indications disappear, and then operate the VCR for the desired function. Pressing the EXIT button € is necessary even if the TV is not turned On: и J (As Soon as you insert the cassette, playback starts and the cassette number appears on the VCR display for several seconds. However, the cassette number and the cassette’s contents (recorded programmes) do not appear on the On Screen Display. | AA IAE 2 (When loading cassette No. 5.) И \ и cassettes: appear: ea N. EEE ок : Tape ID could not be detected E GARRETT SE AE TRACER ae (This indication appears for several seconds.) N (The cassette number and tape contents are not displayed for the following types of a.New (never used) cassettes. b. Cassettes recorded on another VCR. c. Cassettes whose cassette number was deleted from the Library data. d. Certain other kinds of cassettes. In the above cases, the following indications (This indication appears for several seconds.) ) To perform playback, recording or some other function, operate the VCR for the desired function. NN (i you want to cancel the Cassette Number Check midway: Press the Play €3, Stop O, EJECT or VCR-ON/OFF button Y after the check has started. e No Tape Library data appears if you cancel the Cassette Number Check. (See page 31.) e |f you cancel the Cassette Number Check midway and then preform recording, a different cassette number may additionally be recorded on the cassette. However, this VCR will automatically cancel the added cassette number(s) when you play back the tape from the beginning. N— EN le Playback Preparations e Confirm that the VCR is on. e Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. e Insert a recorded video cassette. As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 20.) For Normal Playback: | VCR display Press the Play button €. For Cue Playback: During playback, tap the Fast Forward button €). © To return to normal playback, press the Play button €. e |f you press and hold down the Fast Forward button 63, cue playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed. For Review Playback: During playback, tap the Rewind button ©. e To return to normal playback, press the Play button @. e |f you press and hold down the Rewind button O; review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed. For Still Playback: During playback, press the Pause/Slow button @. e To return to normal playback, press the Play button @ or the Pause/Slow button @. For Slow Playback: During playback, keep the Pause/Siow button @ pressed for 2 seconds or more. e To return to normal playback, press the Play button 6. Fast-forwarding or Rewinding the Tape To fast-forward the tape: Press the Fast Forward button €) in the stop mode. To rewind the tape: Press the Rewind button Q in the stop mode. e To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding, press the Stop button O. e To briefly view the picture during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press and hold down the corresponding button. e You can also perform same operation by turning the Shuttle Ring clockwise or counterclockwise. To Stop Playback Press the Stop button © Notes e Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5 minutes. e During playback function other than normal playback, horizontal noise bars may appear in the picture, the colour of the picture may unstable, or the picture may be otherwise distorted. When you play back a tape recorded in the LP 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 distorted. However, these are not malfunctions. To Play back S-VHS Cassette Tape (SQPB=S-VHS Quasi Playback) It is also possible to play back tapes recorded in the S-VHS system. e Some picture noise may occur depending on the type of tape used. e Itis not possible to fully obtain the high resolution that S-VHS is capable of. e |! is not possible to record in the S-VHS system with this VCR. To Change the Playback Speed 1 Press the Pause/Still button €9 on the VCR. 2 Rotate the Shuttle Ring ©. 2 + Backward = >» Forward To Locate Precisely the Desired Moment in a Scene 1 Press the Pause/Still button €) on the VCR. 2 Turn the Jog Dial ®. Backward « Forward To Select the Desired Sound Mode during Playback Press the AUDIO button during On Screen Display playback. LY SION ROUE NES Ce ee) — dB R Every time you press this button, the audio output mode changes as follows: Normal audio e Stereo — Left —> Right —> Lo (Mono) _] 21 у © ra К’) - = OÖ Playback Guide | 22 To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly Press the Play button €3 on the remote contro! for more than 5 seconds. The “R” indication appears on the On Screen Display. ® If “OSD” is set to “OFF” (See page 49), the “R” indication will not appear in repeat playback mode. Beginning End of of Tape Recorded Part 111117] HEN Repeat Playback Control Signal PLAY Interruption (at least 5 sec.) (uma и Indication of the Repeat Playback mode REWIND To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode: Press the Stop button O. To rewind the tape a little to view the same scene again (Replay Function) If you want to view the same scene again, for example because you could not catch clearly what a person said, simply press the REPLAY button 6), to rewind the tape a little from its present position and play it back again. The direction in which the tape is rewound depends on what playback mode the VCR is in when you press the REPLAY button O. e |f you press the REPLAY button 6) when the VCR is in the stop, rewind, fast-forward, slow playback, or standby (Off) mode, the Replay function does not work. During Normal Playback, Cue Playback and Still Playback: When you press the REPLAY button O, the VCR switches over to the review playback mode for a few seconds and then resumes normal playback. During Review Playback: When you press the REPLAY button @), the VCR briefly switches over to Cue playback and then plays back at normal speed in forward direction from the point where the REPLAY button €) was pressed. To Play Back NTSC Video Cassettes on Your PALTV (Quasi-NTSC Playback Function) This VCR allows playback of tapes recorded in the NTSC system on a normal PAL system TV with the same operations as usual, On some TVs, however, the playback picture may roll up or down. e If your TV has a V-HOLD control or equivalent adjustment function, use it to try to stop the picture movement. To Stop Playback Automatically (Playback Off Timer Function) If you set the playback duration, the playback will stop automatically. After the set playback time has elapsed, the VCR automatically stops playback and switches off. To Activate the Playback Off Timer Function: During normal playback, press the Play button & on the VCR for more than 2 seconds to put the VCR in the Playback Off Timer mode. After that, press the Play button @ on the VCR repeatediy until the desired playback duration is displayed on the VCR display. ® Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication in the following order: Counter display > 30 60 > (normal playback mode) (min.) {min.) 240 180 120 {min.) (min.) (min.) To Stop Midway: Press the Stop button ©. 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 @. VCR-off Playback When the VCR is off, an inserted cassette can be played back by pressing the Play button @. Auto Rewind When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning. ® This function does not work during timer recording and OTR. Automatic Switching Off and Ejection When the VCR is switched off, and inserted cassette can be ejected simply by pressing the EJECT button ($. The VCR will eject the cassette and automatically turn itself off again. To Eject the Video Cassette Using the Remote Control Keep pressing Stop button O) for at least 3 seconds. Recording Preparations ® Confirm that the VCR is on. e Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is — selected. e Set the VCR/TV switch € to “VCR”. Operations 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. e As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 20.) e |fit has already been inserted, press the VCR-ON/OFF button @ to turn the VCR - on. 2 Select the TV station using the Channel button €). e |ltis also possible to select by pressing the numeric buttons €. VCR display 3 Press REC (REC/OTR) button 63 (8) to start recording. A — i eg pr TT A HE Tm 4 Press the Stop button © to stop recording. dde a ea CTA rrr Am o Select the Desired Tape Speed Press the SP/LP button @ before recording. e SP provides standard recording time and optimum picture quality. LP provides double recording time with slightly reduced picture quality. EP provides triple recording time with slightly reduced picture quality. When the recording in the EP mode starts, “EP” indication on the VCR display blinks for about 8 seconds. To Pause Recording Press the Pause/Slow button @ during recording. Press it again to continue recording. To View One TV Programme while Recording Another TV Programme After pressing the REC button @ to start recording, select on your TV the programme position of the TV programme that — you want to view. Notes: e When playing back an E300 cassette recorded in the LP or EP mode, some picture distortion may occur. However, this is not a malfunction. e The recording pause mode will be automatically cancelled after 5 minutes and return to the stop mode. e The tape recorded in the EP mode on this VCR cannot be played back on the other VCR without EP mode function. e On the other VCR (even with EP mode function), when you play back the tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture may be distorted. However, this is not a malfunction. a — ——— n—"— ———— " "— —"—_—_—_—_——————— To Immediately Record the Same TV Programme That You Are Viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording) This function allows you to immediately start recording the same programme that you are viewing on the TV. The programme position selected on the VCR automatically changes to that of the TV programme that you are viewing on the TV. When you stop the recording, the VCR automatically switches back to the previously selected programme position. Conditions for correct operation of the Direct TV Recording function: e Your TV must be equipped with the “Q Link” function. e The VCR must be connected to the TV via a fully-wired 21- pin Scart cable. To Perform Direct TV Recording: 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. 2 Press the DIRECT TV REC button @. e Recording of the TV programme that you are viewing on the TV starts. e In some cases, it may not be possible to change the programme position on the TV during Direct TV Recording. 3 Press the Stop button ©, to stop recording. To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR display. 1 Press the TAPE button Q and select the corresponding cassette tape length. See page 49. Press the OSD/DISPLAY button @ repeatedly until the Remaining Tape Time appears on the VCR display. e Pressing the OSD/DISPLAY button @ once makes the On Screen Display appear; after that, pressing it nN repeatedly changes the indication in the following order: Clock —Counter——— | remaining Tape Time<— For certain cassettes, the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly. № e © xo Dr Lo Recording 23 24 a ARTE To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents When you record again onto a previously recorded video cassette, the previous recording is automatically erased and { 7 replaced with the new recording. Therefore, to prevent accidental erasure of the recorded contents, break out the erasure prevention tab after recording. Erasure prevention tab Use a screwdriver or similar tool to break out the tab. To Record Again onto the Video Cassette with a Broken Out Erasure Prevention Tab: If you insert a video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab and press the REC button 6, the “Ey” indication flashes on the VCR display to indicate that recording is not possible. In this case, cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape. The adhesive tape substitutes for the prevention erasure tab and makes it possible to record again on this cassette. Adhesive tape To Select the Recording Duration and Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording) OTR means One-Touch Recording and is called this way, because you can start recording and select the recording duration by repeatedly pressing a single button. This is very convenient, for example when you want to start recording immediately but need to go out or want to go to bed. After the selected recording duration has elapsed, recording stops and the VCR automatically switches off. To Perform an OTR Recording: 1 Display the VCR picture on the TV, 2 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. 3 Press the Channel button @ to select the programme position on which the TV programme to be recorded will be broadcast. 4 _ Press the REC/OTR button @ to start recording. 9 Press the REC/OTR button @ repeatediy to select the desired recording duration. * Every time you press this button, the recording duration indicated in the VCR display changes in the following order. ® For example, if you select “30”, the VCR records a programme from that moment on for 30 minutes. Counter display > 30 5 60 | (normal recording mode) (min.) (min.) 240 < 180 120 e (min. (min.) {min.) To Stop the OTR Recording Before the End: Press the Stop button ©. Note: This function also works during Direct TV Recording. Linked Timer Recordings by external equipments If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with a timer function is connected to the AV2 socket of this VCR by a 21-pin cable, it is possible to control the recording of the VCR from this equipment. 1 Make sure that “AV2” is set to “TIMER” mode. (See page 50.) 2 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab into the VCR. 3 Press the TIMER REC button €9 to switch the VCR over to the timer recording standby mode. 4 Timer programming has to be done on the external equipment, refer to its operating instructions. 5 To cancel the external control, turn off the timer recording standby mode of the VCR by pressing the TIMER REC button & again. Notes: | ® Make sure that the date and time of the timer of an external equipment does not conflict with that of a VCR. e To switch TV automatically to the picture from the VCR in playback mode, connect the AV1 socket of this VCR to the TV by a 21-pin cable as shown on page 7 (Optional Connection C). * Some external equipments may not work with this function, refer to its operating instructions. CE ——m— —_— _ _—_— —_— — —_—_ —"— ——_— ——————— To Manually Adjust the Audio Recording Level ‘This VCR adjusts the recording level automatically to prevent “sound distortion due to excessive peaks. However, if you want to manually adjust the audio recording level, perform the operation steps below before you start the actual recording. We recommend you to adjust the level so that it peaks at approximately +4 dB on the recording level indicator. 1 Before recording, On Screen Display press the AUDIO button ®. Audio Rec Level (Stereo) L, | 2 © £ ES | © © © CC 2-a To adjust the left (L) and right (R) channels simultaneously: Press the Cursor buttons (<>) €) to adjust the audio recording level. 2-b To adjust the left (L) and right (R) channels individualiy, use either of the following two operation methods: Press the Cursor buttons (4 Y) €) to select either the left (L) or right (R) channel and individually adjust their audio recording level with the Cursor buttons (<>) ©. Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select either the left (L) or right (R) channel and individually adjust their audio recording level with the Cursor buttons (<>) ©. Example: When the left (L) channel is selected. e Adjusting the audio recording level of the normal audio track (mono) is only possible when recording from an external source (AV1, AV2 or AV3), but not when recording TV programmes via the VCR's built-in tuner. 3 Pressthe EXIT button €$ to exit the On Screen Display. 25 26 Timer Recording This function lets you programme the VCR for unattended automatic recording of desired TV programmes when you are not at home or sleeping. You can programme timer recordings in two different ways: * By entering the Video Plus+ Code published alongside the TV programme listings in newspapers and magazines (explained below) or ; e By entering the necessary information with the remote control while viewing the On Screen Display (OSD) on the TV screen. (See page 27.) This VCR lets you programme up to 8 TV programmes (including weekly and daily programmes) for unattended recording up to one month in advance. Programming with the Video Plus+ Function The Video Plus+ Codes (numbers) assigned to each TV programme and published alongside the TV programme listings in newspapers and magazines make it extremely easy to set the VCR for timer recording. The duration of a timer recording programmed with Video Plus+ Code may be slightly longer than the actual duration of the TV programme. Preparations ® Confirm that the VCR is on. ® Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. e Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 20.) e Set the YCR/TV switch €3 to “VCR”. Example: Programming a timer recording of a TV programme with the Video Plus+ Code 920126 Operations 1 Press the VIDEO PLUS+ button 63 to display the menu for entering the PlusCode on the TV. 2 Press the Numeric buttons On Screen Display @ to enter the PlusCode. e |f you have entered a wrong digit, press the Cursor button (4) €D and then enter the correct digit 3 Press the OK button €3 to display the programmed content. 4 Press the SP/LP button @ to set the desired tape speed. e SP provides standard recording time and optimum picture quality. LP provides double recording —|—- time with slightly reduced picture quality. - EP provides triple recording time with slightly reduced picture quality. Regarding the “A” indication, refer to page 28. Start Sito Name DATE ON OR: PP PDC Min BBC2 270 We 20.00 21:30 SP OFF 90 e To extend the ending time or to make any corrections, use the Cursor buttons (A Y <>) €, the Channel button TY, the DATE button @, the ON button @, the OFF button @ or the SP/LP button @. e See page 28 for PDC recording. 5 Press the TAPE button € to select the corresponding cassette tape length. (See page 49.) 6 Press the OK button € again to conclude the settings. e To programme additional timer recordings, repeat operation steps 1—6. Siart Sto Name DATE ON FE TP LP POC Min BBC2 _ 20 М6 Wa 20:00 21:30 sp OFF a0 7 Press the TIMER REC button @ to switch the VCR over to the timer recording standby mode. e Check that “E” is lit on the VCR display. If it is flashing, check the timer recording details again. (See page 29.) If “——" Appears under “Pos/Name” after Entering a Video Plus+ Code (Number) Pos/Name stands for Programme Position/TV Station Name. Normally, the name of the TV station or the number of the programme position is displayed under “Pos/Name”. However, if the TV station information was not automatically set during Preset Download or Auto Setup due to adverse reception conditions, the “-— indication appears instead. In such a case, follow the operation steps below to correct it. Press the Channel button BY repeatedly to select the programme position on which the TV programme to be recorded will be broadcast. Start Stop SP LP PDC Min 05 Name DATE ON OF aa _ 15:00 17:00 sp —— 120 ——" indication After you have entered the information of a TV station, it remains stored in the VCR's memory, and you do not need to enter it again in the future. To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode When you want to use the VCR for playback, normal recording or some other operation before the programmed timer recording will be performed, you can temporarily suspend the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button 6Y so that the “E” indication on the VCR display disappears. However, after you have finished using the VCR, be sure to reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button @ again, otherwise the programmed timer recording will not be performed. Note: e If the VCR is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time, the “[]” indication flashes on the VCR display. in this case, press the TIMER REC button @ to put the VCR in the timer recording standby mode. AN Programming with the On Screen Display (OSD) This method offers easy step-by-step programming with the remote contro! while you view the prompts on the TV screen. Preparations ® Confirm that the VCR is on. ® Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected, © Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 20.) e Set the VCR/TV switch €) to VCR”. Example: Programming the timer recording of a TV programme broadcast on programme position 2 (BBC?) from 20:00 to 21:30 on 27 October. Follow the on screen operation guide. Operations 1 Press the PROG./CHECK button Q to display the menu for programming timer recordings on the TV screen. , On Screen Display e Alternatively, you can press the MENU button €) and then select “Timer record”. Start Sto Name D DATE ON off [+ LP PDC Min Press the Channel button © to select the programme position of the desired TV station. e As an alternative method, after pressing the Channel button Q, you can use the Cursor (AV <>) ©. Press the DÂTE button @ to set the date on which the TV programme will be broadcast. Press the ON button © to set the starting time, e When it is kept pressed, the indication changes in 30-minute intervals. Press the OFF button (D to set the ending time. Press the SP/LP button @ to set the desired tape speed. e'SP provides standard recording time and optimum picture quality. LP provides double recording time with slightly reduced picture quality. EP provides triple recording time with slightly ‘reduced picture quality. Regarding the “A” indication, refer to page 28. — Press the Cursor buttons (4 Y <>) €3 to set PDC to ON or OFF (==). e See page 28 for PDC recording. Press the TAPE button ( to select the corresponding cassette tape length. (See page 49.) Press the OK button € to conclude the settings. e To programme additional timer recordings, repeat operation steps 2-9. PE EP Рос Ми Pos rt Name DATE ÓN Baco 2710 We 20:00 21:30 SP OFF 90 E a Tm mT 10 Press the TIMER REC button & to switch the VCR over to the timer recording standby mode. e Check that X] is lit on the VCR display. If it is flashing, check the timer recording details again. (See page 29.) To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode When you want to use the VCR for playback, normal recording or some other operation before the programmed timer recording will be performed, you can temporarily suspend the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button €) so that the “[” indication on the VCR dispiay disappears. However, after you have finished using the YCR, be sure to reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button @) again, otherwise the programmed timer recording will not be performed. Note e |f the VCR is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time, the “MI” indication flashes on the VCR display. In this case, press the TIMER REC button @ to put the VCR in the timer recording standby mode. о LE To ес ga но (С 27 28 Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions Setting the Recording Date/Day(s) Perform this operation in operation step 4 (see page 26) when programming with the Video Plus+ Code, or in operation step 3 (see page 27) when programming a timer recording with the On Screen Display. You can select the recording date (day of the month/day of the week) by pressing the DATE button . If you repeatedly press the + side of the DATE button @, the indication changes in the order shown below. If you press the — side of the DATE button @, the indication changes in the opposite order. e Programming a timer recording (setting the date) is possible up to one month ahead of the TV programme's broadcasting date and time. Daily and weekly timer recordings will continue until you cancel them. Pb <10 Programme within 1 Montn> Example: 1 2..... 31 | <To Programme a Daily Timer Recordings Example: Daily recording from Sunday to Saturday (Su-Sa). Daily recording from Monday to Saturday (Mo-Sa). Daily recording from Monday to Friday (Mo-Fr). <To Programme a Weekly Timer Recording > Example: Weekly recording every Sunday Weekly recording every Monday Weekly recording every Saturday (Su = Sunday, Mo = Monday, Tu = Tuesday, We = Wednesday, Th = Thursday, Fr = Friday, Sa = Saturday) — Ensuring that a TV Programme Will Be Recorded until Its End (Auto SP/LP Change Function) If, at the start of a timer recording, the VCR determines that the remaining tape time is insufficient to record the whole programme, the Auto SP/LP Change function automatically selects LP mode to ensure that the whole programme will be recorded. However, if the remaining tape time is still not sufficient even in the LP mode, the programme cannot be recorded to its end. e This function cannot change the recording speed to the EP mode. ® If you programme a daily or weekly timer recording, recording will be performed in the LP mode from the start regardless of the remaining tape time. * In case of a timer recording programmed with the PDC function, if the TV programme continues past the programmed ending time, the VCR automatically switches over to the LP mode at that moment. However, in some cases it may not be possible to record the programme until its end. e Use a video cassette on which a few minutes more than the total length of programmed timer recordings remain, otherwise the programmed timer recordings may be performed in the LP mode. e Be careful that the broadcast times of the TV programmes set for timer recording do not overlap, otherwise the programmed timer recordings may be performed in the LP mode, e |f the recording speed changes from SP to LP during a timer recording, some brief picture distortion occurs at that point. Condition for correct operation of the Auto SP/LP Change function: e The tape length of the inserted cassette must be set correctly. (See page 49.) To Activate the Auto SP/LP Change Function: In operation step 4 (see page 24) when programming with the Video Plus+ Code, or in operation step 6 (see page 25) when programming a timer recording with the On Screen Display, press the SP/LP button @ to select “A”. e When you press this button repeatedly, the indication changes in the following order: SP—LP—EP А < | Start Sto Pas p Se . Nama DATE ON OFF LP PDC Min fe mm mm fe indication when "A" is selected Setting for Control of the Recording Starting and Ending Time by Special Signal Included in the Broadcasting Signal (PDC Function) PDC stands for Programme Delivery Control. If a TV programme, for example a football game runs longer than scheduled, is shortened or starts earlier or later, this function synchronises the recording start and stop with the actual broadcasting start and stop of the TV programme. Conditions for correct operation of the PDC function: e “ON” must be displayed under “PDC” on the On Screen Display. ® The TV station must broadcast PDC signals. e The programme starting time must be set correctly to the starting time listed in the newspaper/magazine. To Activate the PDC Function: In operation step 4 (see page 26) when programming with the Video Plus+ Code, or in operation step 7 (see page 27) when programming a timer recording with the On Screen Display, press the Cursor buttons (A V <>) €) to make the ON indication appear. Start Sep SP ON_ OFF LP PDC Min Pos Name DATE BBC? 27/10 We 20.00 21:30 SP ON 50 nf aa ZZ DO TOO See page 52 for details. Programming a Timer Recording of a Satellite Programme The programming of a timer recording of a satellite programme can be performed in the same way as for normal (terrestrial} TV programmes. For the connection to a satellite receiver and the necessary settings, refer to pages 14-17. Conditions for correct operation of this function; ¢ When selecting the programme position, be sure to use the Numeric buttons @ to select the satellite channel. Example of selecting satellite programme positions 9, 19 and 129: 5 I SAT 9: (0)-(0)- ©) Pos SP Start Stop ON OFF LP PDC Min — SP Nama DATE SAT 19: 0-0-0) AIN mio wm Q-0-0-Q [La =: 3-digit programme positions can be selected with this remote control only in case of a satellite receiver that is marked with (*') on the enclosed list of compatible satellite receivers. {continued on the next page) HE Notes for Programming a Timer Recording of a Satellite Programme: e When programming a timer recording of a satellite programme, it is not possible to activate the PDC function. ¢ On some satellite receivers, the power may be turned off for a few seconds before a timer recording is actually started and recording may not be performed for those first few seconds. To ensure recording from the beginning of the programme, we recommend that you set the recording start time about a minute earlier than that listed in the newspaper/magazine. e After the timer recording has finished, some satellite receivers switch off automatically, but the recording has been performed as programmed. e |f a power failure occurs during the timer recording of a satellite programme, the timer recording may not resume when the power is restored. e Timer recording of pay-per-view satellite programmes is not possible. e Timer recording of satellite programmes from a satellite receiver or satellite receiver channel for which the PIN code has been entered is not possible. e Timer recording of satellite programmes for which the parental control function has been activated is not possible. To Check the Contents of Timer Recording Programmings e Display the VCR picture on the TV. e Set the VCR/TV switch €B to “VCR”. 1 Press the PROG./CHECK button @ to display the timer recording programmings on the TV screen. e When the VCR is in the timer recording standby mode for a PDC recording, the On Screen Display may be distorted. 2 Press the EXIT button €3 to exit Name DATE__ÓN' BPE LP PDC Min the On Screen Display. BBC2 27/10 We 2000 2130 Sp ON 90 BBC! 900 Sa 10:00 20:00 OFF 60 SATIG Su 21:00 23:30 sp --- 150 BBCZ Suda 17:30 18:00 LP ON æ —— Cafe a ln —— 0 To Change a Timer Recording Programming It is not possible to change a programming while the timer recording is being performed. e Display the VCR picture on the TV. e Set the VCR/TV switch ép to “VCR”. 1 Press the PROG./CHECK button @ to display the timer recording programmings on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (A Y) & to select the programming that you want to change. 3 Follow the operations below to change the programmed contents. To change the broadcasting station: Use the Channel buttons ®. To change the date of PE poc Mi the timer recording: Bo u SO se ox m Use the DATE button @. asc? Suse 174) 18.00 U Nome DATE oF BBC? Su Sa To change the recording starting time; Use the ON button €. To change the recording ending time: Use the OFF button €. To change the recording speed: Use the SP/LP button @. To change the setting for PDC ON/OFF (———): Use the Cursor buttons (A Y) €. 4 Press the OK button € to conclude the setting. Press the EXIT button €9 to exit the On Screen Display. To Cancel the Programming of a Timer Recording It is not possible to cancel a programming while the timer recording is being performed. e Display the VCR picture on the TV. e Set the VCR/TY switch €9 to “VCR”. 1 Press the PROG./CHECK button Y to display the timer recording programmings on the — | aire sue: TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (A Y) €) to select the programming that you want to cancel. 3 Press the CANCEL Q button. Nooo DATE EN O BBC2 27/10 Waz 21: 0:00 3010 Sa 19:00 20: 21:00 23: 7:30 16: Name DATE BR" OFF TP PDC Min BBC2 27/10 We 20:00 a a0 SP ÓN 9 BBC1 30/10 Sa 19:00 20.00 LP --/-- BBGZ Sur Sa 4 Press the EXIT button € to exit the On Screen Display. а” 1730 16:00 L LP ON 3 Notes for Cancelling the Programming of a Timer Recording in some cases, for example as listed below, the programming of a timer recording remains stored in the memory until 4 a.m. the next day. However, this is not a malfunction. e When a timer recording was not performed up to the TV programme's ending time because the remaining tape time was not sufficient. e When you have stopped the timer recording while it was being performed. To Check the Total Timer Recording Programming Time The total time indication for timer recording programming lets you check how many programmes can be recorded by comparing with the remaining tape time in the VCR display. e The total time is calculated in the SP mode. e The total time can not be calculated when setting Daily timer recording/Weekly timer recording. Indication for a total timer recording programming time of 90 minutes Len) E | п нала 55 + LE 3 OO E D (с 29 30 Tape Library System This advanced system makes it quick and easy to check the contents of an inserted cassette. It can also be used to quickly find out which cassette in your collection contains a desired programme, Whenever a cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab is inserted, the VCR first performs a brief check and then shows the number of the cassette and its contents on the On Screen Display. To start playback of the desired programme, simply select it on the On Screen Display and press the LIBRARY button €9. To index each recorded programme for the Tape Library System, this VCR automatically records the Library data (cassette number, title*', name of TV station”?, recording time/date*?, category**, etc.) and stores the data in the VCR's memory" when the recording is performed, “In case of TV stations that broadcast with EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information, the title of the TV programme is entered automatically. Otherwise, the name of the TV station or the programme position number is entered instead. In case of a TV station without EPG information but with Teletext information, the title of the TV programme is entered automatically, provided the “Title page” is correctly set. (See page 46.) * In case of a TV station with Teletext information, the name of the TV station is recorded automatically. *% The VCR's clock must be set correctly. “Incase of aTV station with EPG information, the programme category will be recorded automatically. * The VCR’s memory can hold a maximum of 600 programmes with titles of 8 characters (or up to 900 programmes with titles of fewer characters). Precautions for Recording: e We recommend that you use new tapes for recording. e Each recorded programme should have length of at least 15 minutes in the SP or LP mode. e Each recorded programme should have length of at least 25 minutes in the EP mode. ® No Tape Library data is recorded during insert editing. * If you copy a cassette with a cassette number, the tape library data may not be copied correctly. Therefore, the VCR's Tape Library System may not work correctly with such a copied cassette. e When a new recording is made over existing recordings on a tape, the original programmes are deleted from the list. e Before recording programmes, make sure that the tape length is set correctly on the On Screen Display. (See page 49.) Otherwise, the tape position bar of the Tape Library data does not display the actual tape position. With some tapes, the bar indication is not accurate. e The VCR's power back-up system protects the Tape Library data in the memory in case of a power failure and stores it for up to 5 years when the YCR is not connected to an AC mains socket. e When the recording is completed and you eject the cassette, the cassette number remains displayed on the VCR display for approximately 30 seconds. Be sure to write this number on the cassette label. ad E E * When the VCR's entire memory area has been used up by the Tape Library data, or when cassette numbers 1 through 999 have all been used, the indication “Library memory full!” appears on the TV screen for several seconds when recording is completed. After this, recording is still possible but no new Tape Library data can be stored. In this case, delete the numbers of cassettes that you do not need any more before making further recordings. (See page 34.) a Ra © OL REE Library memory HUE re ! 3 x i PS Г EE в How to Read the Tape Library Contents Title: For a programme from a TV station that provides EPG Recording Start Time information; also from a TV station without EPG information but with Teletext information, provided the “Title page” is correctly set. (See page 46.) Manually adding or editing the title is also possible. Cassette Number Category: For a programme from a TV station that provides ERG information. Manually adding or editing the programme category is also possible, Channel Number TV Station Name: For a TV programme that was broadcast with Teletext information but without EPG information. Content of tape: 5 Page 1/2 Title — "Football > 18:58) For a TV programme that was broadcast with neither Teletext ——— BBC2 (19:00) information nor EPG information. = For a TV programme recorded with the Direct TV Recording function. Da | Programme Position Bar: Recording Date This shows the approximate position of the programme on the tape and its length. Date/(âtegory [email protected]—+— Subtitle Indication: This appears only when a programme with subtitles has been recorded, (See page 45.) Under certain recording conditions, this indication may not appear. Tape Position Bar: This shows the approximate present tape position on the inserted cassette.
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