Panasonic NV-FJ610PMP Operating Instructions Manual

Video cassette recorder

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VQT9132
Video Cassette Recorder
NV-FJ610PMP
NV-SJ410PMP
Operating Instructions
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this
product, please read these instructions completely.

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  • Page 1 VQT9132 Video Cassette Recorder NV-FJ610PMP NV-SJ410PMP Operating Instructions Instrucciones de funcionamiento Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder. We strongly suggest that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the VCR, and that you note the listed precautions. CVC (Crystal View Control) Indicator The crystal view control function ensures that you always obtain the optimum picture quality so that you get the best picture automatically.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ≥Jet Search ... 25 ≥Other Playback Functions ... 25 Manual Recording ... 27 ≥One-Touch Recording (OTR) ... 29 ≥Direct Recording (NV-FJ610PMP only) ... 29 Advanced Operations Timer Recording ... 30 ≥4-Key Programming ... 30 Search Functions ... 33 ≥Jet Navigator ... 33 ≥Time Stamp ...
  • Page 4: Controls And Connection Sockets

    Controls and Connection Sockets This section describes in detail the function of each button, switch and connection socket. NV-FJ610PMP NV-SJ410PMP PICTURE MODE PICTURE MODE EJECT STOP PLAY TIMER REC REC/OTR SEARCH 14 15 16 18 19 IN (AV1) OUT VIDEO...
  • Page 5 05 STOP ∫ (‘ 24, 27) 06 PLAY 1 (‘ 24) 07 < EJECT (‘ 13) 08 VIDEO IN (AV2) (‘ 37) (NV-FJ610PMP only) 09 AUDIO IN (AV2) (‘ 37) (NV-FJ610PMP only) 10 PICTURE MODE (‘ 20, 26) 11 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver...
  • Page 6: Infra-Red Remote Controller

    § Set VCR/TV switch to VCR for using the numeric buttons. 01 Infra-red Transmitter 02 DIRECT REC (‘ 29) This button operates on NV-FJ610PMP only. 03 Numeric Buttons (‘ 16, 27) 04 NAVI (‘ 33) 05 PICTURE MODE (‘ 20, 26)
  • Page 7 17 VCR/TV switch 18 VCR/TV (‘ 12) TV OPERATION § Set VCR/TV switch to TV for using POWER Í, the I and J buttons and the numeric buttons. POWER DIRECT REC 6 JET SEARCH 5 Í VOLUME NAVI INDEX INPUT SELECT...
  • Page 8: Remote Controller Setup

    Remote Controller Setup Installing the Batteries Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned. Power Source for the Remote Controller: The remote controller is powered by 2 “AA”, “UM3” or “R6” size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year, although this depends on the frequency of use.
  • Page 9: Connections

    TV. To mains supply ≥Use the plug adaptor supplied if it is needed to fit the shape of the power outlet which will be used. ≥Connection to a Stereo Amplifier (NV-FJ610PMP only) Stereo Amplifier (Not supplied) TV Set (Not supplied)
  • Page 10 Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets NV-FJ610PMP To mains supply NV-SJ410PMP To mains supply TV Set (Not supplied) Antenna Input Connector VIDEO IN AUDIO IN (Not supplied) TV Set (Not supplied) Antenna Input Connector VIDEO IN AUDIO IN...
  • Page 11: Cable Connection

    Band, Ultra-Band, and Special cable channels (Channels A-5–A-1, A–W, AA–FFF, GGG– WWW, WWWr1–WWWr12, 100–125, 5A). Also, the VCR can tune to any of the 56 UHF channels (14–69). Refer to Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR on page 14. BASIC Hook-Up...
  • Page 12: Tuning The Tv To Your Vcr

    PROG. / CHECK AUDIO RESET OSD/DISPLAY VCR/TV The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel US3 or 4. It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV broadcasts.
  • Page 13 To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning 1 Press < EJECT and remove the video cassette. 2 Keep the I and J buttons on the VCR pressed simultaneously for 3 seconds or more during the VCR on. ≥The channel displayed on the VCR display...
  • Page 14: Storing Tv Broadcasts In Your Vcr

    Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display 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.
  • Page 15 :MENU SUPER BANDS CATV HYPER BAND ULTRA BAND SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL SELECTION & RECEIVED OF INDICATION THE AIR ON VCR 2–13 2–13 14–69 14–69 CHANNEL CHANNEL SELECTION & RECEIVED INDICATION FROM CABLE ON VCR 2–13 2–13 A-5–A-1 95–99 A–W...
  • Page 16: Setting The Remote Controller For Operation Of Your Tv

    ≥When a manufacturer has multiple § Notes: ≥If you are using a Panasonic TV, this setting has already been made, and so you do not need to perform the above setting procedure. However, this remote controller may not work with some Panasonic TVs.
  • Page 17: Language Setting Of The On Screen Display

    Language Setting of the On Screen Display Preparations ≥Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥Turn on the VCR. ≥Press VCR/TV to select the VCR mode. POWER DIRECT REC 6 JET SEARCH 5 Í...
  • Page 18: Setting The Clock Of Your Vcr

    It employs the 24-hour system. Preparations ≥Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥Turn on the VCR. ≥Press VCR/TV to select the VCR mode.
  • Page 19: Settings Using The On Screen Display

    Settings Using the On Screen Display Preparations ≥Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥Turn on the VCR. ≥Press VCR/TV to select the VCR mode. On Screen Display 1 Press MENU. 2 Select OPTION by pressing 3 or 4 and then press OK.
  • Page 20: Jet Search

    4 Tape running display Stop, Eject Rewind, Review, Index Search :, JET SEARCH 6 Fast forward, Cue, Index Search 9, JET SEARCH 5 Playback Recording Recording pause Repeat playback 5 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Index search Information Present time Tape counter Remaining tape time Index search Press RESET to reset the tape counter...
  • Page 21 JET NAVIGATOR DELETE NAVIDATA JET SEARCH ≥When JET NAVIGATOR is ON, appears on the VCR display and Jet Navigator function works. 5 Press MENU twice to make the on screen display disappear. ≥See pages 33–35 for details on the Jet Navigator function.
  • Page 22 ≥This function works only for a cassette which has been recorded by a video recorder AudioTrack equipped with Panasonic’s Auto Bilingual Choice function. Hi-Fi ≥The function will not work with a cassette which has been recorded using the external...
  • Page 23 To Set to the Conditions for Direct Recording Function (NV-FJ610PMP only) Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 19. 3 Select DIRECT REC by DIRECT REC pressing 3 or 4. 4 Select ON or OFF by DIRECT REC pressing 2 or 1.
  • Page 24: Playback

    SPEED PROG. / CHECK AUDIO RESET OSD/DISPLAY VCR/TV Note: ≥If you keep 5 (FF) or 6 (REW) pressed in step 3 or 4, search playback is activated while the button is pressed, and operation returns to normal playback when the button is released.
  • Page 25: Jet Search

    >30 (min.)>60 (min.)>120 (min.)> 180 (min.)>240 (min.)> Counter display (normal playback mode) Press 1 (PLAY) on the VCR during playback. ≥The VCR will automatically switch off when Play-Off Timer is completed. To turn the VCR on again, press POWER Í.
  • Page 26 (at least 5 sec.) Notes: ≥Repeat Playback function does not work during Play-Off Timer. ≥Press ∫ (STOP) to release the VCR from the Repeat Playback mode. To Playback in the Desired Picture Quality (Picture Mode) This function reproduces optimum playback picture from various kind of recorded tapes and contents.
  • Page 27: Manual Recording

    CANCEL SPEED PROG. / CHECK TIMER Á AUDIO RESET OSD/DISPLAY VCR/TV § Set VCR/TV switch to VCR for using POWER Í, the I and J buttons and the numeric buttons. TIMER REC REC/OTR Operations 1 Insert a video cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention tab.
  • Page 28 Recording Another One 1 Refer to steps 1–4 of the manual recording operation. 2 Press VCR/TV to select the TV mode. 3 Select the TV program on your TV that you wish to view now. ≥Ensure that VCR/TV switch is set to TV.
  • Page 29: One-Touch Recording (Otr)

    Operations 1 Ready the video source which is to be recorded, and start recording. 2 Press ¥ REC/OTR on the VCR main unit repeatedly to select the desired recording duration. ≥The VCR will automatically switch off when OTR is completed. To turn the VCR on again, press POWER Í...
  • Page 30: Timer Recording

    Preparations ≥Insert a video cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention tab. ≥Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥Turn on the VCR. ≥Check that the clock is set to the correct time.
  • Page 31 ≥When JET NAVIGATOR is set to OFF, the [PROGRAM IS COMPLETED] message appears. (See page 21.) ≥The VCR will be set to the timer recording standby mode after about 1 minute if TIMER Á is not pressed. Weekly Timer Recording In step 3, select the desired day by pressing DATE s.
  • Page 32: On Screen Display

    ≥Every time you press SPEED, the indication changes in the following order: SP>EP>A>SP Checking a Timer Program ≥The VCR must be turned on, or the timer recording indicator “Á” lit. ≥Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.
  • Page 33: Search Functions

    Search Functions Jet Navigator This VCR can display a list of the recorded programs on the inserted video cassette on the TV screen. You can then select the desired program, and the VCR will quickly locate its beginning and start playback.
  • Page 34 In this case, press NAVI at a portion of the tape where a program has been recorded of this VCR. This will allow signal checking to be performed more reliably. When a signal can still not be found, [CAN NOT FIND JET...
  • Page 35: Time Stamp

    (called Time Stamp) appears on the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. Preparations ≥Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥Be sure to set OSD to ON. (See page 19.) Erased ≥Press VCR/TV to select the VCR mode.
  • Page 36: Vhs Index Search System

    ≥This function may not work properly when Á viewing channel is selected. (This operation is performed while the VCR is off or while the VCR is in the stop mode or normal playback mode with the VCR on.) ≥The tape is rewound to On Screen Display...
  • Page 37: Editing

    1 Search for the end of the previous recording by pressing 1 (PLAY). 2 Press ;/D (PAUSE/SLOW). 3 Press REC ¥ to switch the VCR from the pause mode to the recording standby mode. 4 Start the new recording by pressing ;/D (PAUSE/SLOW) again.
  • Page 38: Other Functions

    ≥For vertical locking adjustment Use the I and J buttons to minimize any vertical jitter during still picture playback. § Set VCR/TV switch to VCR for using the I and J buttons of remote controller. Other Automatic Functions Automatic Playback...
  • Page 39: Before Requesting Service

    ‘ The AC power cord has not been connected. Connect the AC power cord to the main AC power. “The VCR display is illuminated but the VCR will not operate.” ‘ The VCR is in the timer mode. Press TIMER Á (TIMER REC Á) to operate the VCR manually.
  • Page 40 Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.” ‘ Tracking is not correct. Adjust the tracking. See page 38. ‘ The TV has not been tuned to the VCR. Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 12. ‘ The video heads are clogged or worn.
  • Page 41: Usage Precautions

    Please read these precautions before you operate this VCR. Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature If the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, dew may form on the tape and inside the VCR. Humidity and Dust...
  • Page 42 Dirt on the video heads If the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be recorded or played back clearly. (See the following conditions.) Small Normal amount picture of dirt If this happens, insert and eject a cassette 5–10 times successively to remove the dirt from the video heads.
  • Page 43: Specifications

    2 channels (Hi-Fi sound-stereo) (NV-FJ610PMP only) Color; more than 200 lines Video; more than 40 dB/SP Audio; more than 40 dB/SP Audio; more than 90 dB (Hi-Fi audio track) (NV-FJ610PMP only) 60 Hz–12 kHz/SP 20 Hz–20 kHz/Hi-Fi (NV-FJ610PMP only) 0.005% Wrms/Hi-Fi (NV-FJ610PMP only) 5oC–40oC...

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