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Page 1: Operating Instructions
VQT8583 Video Cassette Recorder NV-FJ710 Operating Instructions Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Series... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 3: Controls And Components
Controls and Components 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. Í <EJECT AC IN~ SECTEUR~ SUBTITLE ° TV/TEXT Í TRACKING/V-LOCK °°... - Page 4 To enter a ShowView number. To enter numbers for various settings. VCR 1/2 switch ° Set to the “VCR 2” position when using two Panasonic VCRs. (See page 51.) SUBTITLE button ° When receiving or playing back recordings of TV...
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Page 5: Checking The Accessories/Preparing The Remote Control
Checking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote Control Check that you have the accessories shown below ∏ Operating Instructions ∏ Remote Control ∏ Satellite Receiver List ∏ RF lead to connect VCR and TV Inserting Remote Control Batteries 1 Slide off the battery cover. 2 Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned. -
Page 6: Cautions
Cautions Be sure to read the cautions carefully before you operate this VCR. Avoid sudden changes in temperature If the VCR is moved suddenly from a cold to a warm place, condensation may form on the tape surface and inside the VCR. -
Page 7: Warning And Important Information
Warning and Important Information As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. 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. -
Page 8: Setting The Remote Control To Operate Your Tv
The 3 Methods for Switching to the AV Input on Your Panasonic TV Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods for switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform the operations steps listed for the switching methods A, B and C below to determine which one your Panasonic TV uses. -
Page 9: Remote Control
List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control Manufacturer Panasonic AIWA AKAI BLAUPUNKT BRANDT BUSH CURTIS DESMET 05, 31, 33 DUAL ELEMIS FERGUSON GOLDSTAR/LG GOODMANS 05, 06, 31 GRUNDIG HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42 INNO HIT IRRADIO... -
Page 10: Connecting And Preparations For A Tv Equipped With The Q Link Function
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. “Q Link” is a registered trademark of Panasonic. °... - Page 11 When the programme position and the current time appear in the VCR display, downloading is complete. Hints: ≥ If you use a Panasonic TV and perform the operation step 1, starting the downloading of the setup data will automatically display the “Download” indication. However, in case of a TV of another make, the “Download”...
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Page 12: Connecting And Preparations For A Tv Not Equipped With The Q Link Function
Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped with the Q Link Function If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21-pin Scart cable, then Method 1. follow the steps below. (AV Connection) AC Input socket AC Mains lead (supplied) After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 13). - Page 13 If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1, follow the operations explained below. Auto Setup Function The Auto Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations and sets the VCR’s clock to the current date and time.
- Page 14 TV. Switch the TV on. Select an unoccupied programme position (which is not tuned to a TV station). If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programme position “0”. Set the VCR/TV switch to “VCR”. Press the VCR-ON/OFF button Press the MENU button more than 5 seconds.
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Page 15: When You Insert A Video Cassette
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 26. When you insert a cassette with an erasure prevention tab: As soon as you insert the cassette, the Cassette Number Check starts automatically. -
Page 16: Playback
Playback Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ 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 15.) For Normal Playback: Press the Play button... -
Page 17: Replay Function
To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly Press the Play button on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. The “R” indication appears on the On Screen Display. ≥ If “OSD” is set to “OFF” (See page 48), the “R” indication will not appear in repeat playback mode. -
Page 18: Recording
Recording 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 to “VCR”. Operations Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. ≥... -
Page 19: To Select The Recording Duration And Perform Timer Recording (Otr Recording)
To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents When you record again onto a previously recorded video cassette, the previous recording is automatically erased and replaced with the new recording. Therefore, to prevent accidental erasure of the recorded contents, break out the erasure prevention tab after recording. - Page 20 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.
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Page 21: Timer Recording
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 necessary information with the remote control while viewing the On Screen Display (OSD) on the TV screen (explained below) or;... -
Page 22: To Programme With The Showview Function
To Programme with the ShowView Function The ShowView 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 ShowView number may be slightly longer than the actual duration of the TV programme. -
Page 23: Other Timer Recordings And Convenient Functions
Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions Setting the Recording Date/Day(s) Perform this operation in operation step 3 when programming a timer recording with the On Screen Display, or in operation step 4 when programming with the ShowView number. (See pages 21 and 22.) You can select the recording date (day of the month/day of the week) by pressing the DATE button press the i side of the DATE button... - Page 24 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 38 to 40.
- Page 25 To Cancel the Programming of a Timer Recording It is not possible to cancel a programming while the timer recording is being performed. ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch to “VCR”. Press the PROG./CHECK button to display the timer recording programmings on the...
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Page 26: Tape Library System
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. -
Page 27: To Check The Tape Library Data
To Check the Tape Library Data To Check What Programmes Are Recorded on the Inserted Video Cassette and To Play Back a Desired Programme First, perform the operation steps explained on page 15. Then press the Cursor buttons (3421) programme and then press the LIBRARY button ≥... - Page 28 To Check the Tape Library’s Contents by Cassette Number, Title, Category, or Recording Date If you press the LIBRARY button inserted, operation steps 1 and 2 below are not necessary. In this case, start from operation step 3. Press the MENU button and then press the Cursor buttons (341) to select “Tape Library”...
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Page 29: To Manually Enter Or Editing A Title Or Category
To Manually Enter or Editing a Title or Category If you press the LIBRARY button when no cassette is inserted, operation steps 1 and 2 below are not necessary. In this case, start from operation step 3. Press the MENU button and then press the Cursor buttons (341) to select “Tape Library”... -
Page 30: To Delete The Tape Library Data
To Delete the Tape Library Data Caution: The Tape Library system offers a convenient back-up option, in case you later regret having deleted the Tape Library data. To have this option available, make sure you know on which cassette you recorded last before the deletion. If that cassette is not available, record for at least 15 minutes on any cassette. -
Page 31: To Restore Deleted Tape Library Data
To Restore Deleted Tape Library Data Caution: The Tape Library system offers a convenient back-up option, in case you later regret having deleted the Tape Library data. To have this option available, make sure you know on which cassette you recorded last before the deletion. If that cassette is not available, record for at least 15 minutes on any cassette. -
Page 32: Search Functions
Search Functions To Quickly Find the Beginning of a Desired Programme (VISSuVHS Index Search System) This VCR automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording is started. The Index search function makes use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired programme quickly and easily. -
Page 33: Editing
Editing Assemble Editing The assemble editing function makes it easy to record the picture and sound of virtually any number of scenes or programmes in succession. Assemble editing from an external source, for example from a video movie camera, can be performed in the same way. Recording unit (this VCR) Front Rear... -
Page 34: Album Function
Album Function The album function lets you collect desired scenes (both moving and still pictures) and create the equivalent of a photo album, but on video cassette. The pictures can be copied onto the cassette from a digital video movie camera, a digital still camera or a digital VCR for any desired time that you can preset. -
Page 35: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing The audio dubbing function lets you record new sound onto the normal (mono) audio track. Although this erases the original sound on the normal audio track, the sound on the Hi-Fi audio tracks remains unchanged. Use this function to add narration or background music to a previously made recordings. - Page 36 Audio Dubbing on a Panasonic Hi-Fi VCR General ≥ The VHS format allows audio dubbing only on the normal (mono) audio track, as the Hi-Fi audio tracks cannot be re-recorded without erasing the video signal. A. Audio Dubbing and then Playing Back the Audio-Dubbed Mono Sound Alone Press the INPUT SELECT button 3 to select the AV input terminal to which the audio dubbing source unit is connected.
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Page 37: Connecting The Vcr To A Decoder/Connecting The Vcr To A Stereo Amplifier
Connecting the VCR to a Decoder/ Connecting the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier To connect this VCR to a decoder or a stereo amplifier, make the connections shown in the illustration below. For the connection to the TV, see pages 10 and 12. For details about the connection, also read the operating instructions of the decoder or stereo amplifier. -
Page 38: Connecting The Vcr To A Satellite Receiver Or Digital Receiver
Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital Receiver Satellite receiver here includes a digital receiver. The connection method differs depending on the type of your satellite receiver. For details about the connection, also read the satellite receiver’s operating instructions. If the Satellite Receiver is Equipped with a 21-pin Scart Socket If your satellite receiver is equipped with a 21-pin Scart... - Page 39 To Prepare the VCR for Remote-controlled Operation of the Satellite Receiver (Setting the Tuner Type) This VCR lets you change the programme position on the satellite receiver and programme timer recordings of satellite programmes—all with this VCR’s remote control. This is called “satellite control”.
- Page 40 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.
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Page 41: Tuning And Assigning The Tv Stations Available In Your Area To The Programme Positions (Manual Tuning)
Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in Your Area to the Programme Positions (Manual Tuning) This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be preset to receive TV stations. Usually, if you switch the VCR on for the first time after making the necessary connections, the VCR will start the Download or Auto Setup function automatically so that all available TV stations in the area can be received. - Page 42 To Enter Newly Available TV Stations Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Tuning” and “Manual” in this order. Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV stations.
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Page 43: To Set The Subtitles
To Change the Type of Video System (Colour TV system) Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Tuning” and “Manual” in this order. Press the OK button T to display the list of tuned TV stations. - Page 44 To Change the Title Teletext Page Number (Title page) TV stations broadcast the titles of their TV programmes on special title Teletext pages. If a station does not broadcast EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information, this title information can automatically be registered by the Tape Library for recorded programmes.
- Page 45 To Facilitate the Following Operations with the Instruction Indications on the On Screen Display ≥ To delete a programme position ≥ To insert a blank programme position ≥ To move a TV station to another programme position Use the coloured instruction indications displayed below the list of tuned TV stations and the corresponding coloured buttons.
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Page 46: Restarting The Auto Setup Or Download/Resetting The Vcr To The Shipping Condition
Restarting the Auto Setup or Download/ Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition Performing Auto Setup or Download automatically tunes all TV stations available in your area for the VCR. Restarting this function is convenient when you move to another area and may need to set up the VCR again. To Restart the Auto Setup To perform the Auto Setup again, follow the operation steps below. -
Page 47: Setting The Vcr's Clock
Setting the VCR’s Clock Usually, the VCR’s Auto Setup or Download function automatically adjusts the clock to the correct time. Under some reception conditions, however, the VCR cannot set the clock automatically. In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock. -
Page 48: Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings)
Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) Settings for the Main Menu Item “Display” For Automatic Display of the Channel Guide on the TV Screen Each Time You Change the Programme Position Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. - Page 49 8 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Index Search/One-Touch Recording (OTR)/Playback Off Timer Function Present time Tape counter Remaining tape time Index Search One-Touch Recording (OTR) Playback Off Timer Function Notes: ≥ If “OSD” is set to “OFF”, none of the above indications appear.
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Page 50: Settings For The Main Menu Item "Functions
For Automatic Change of the Brightness of the VCR Display When the VCR Is Switched Off Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Display”, “VCR display” and the entry field for “VCR display”... - Page 51 VCR. VCR 2: Select this setting on both the VCR and the remote control when using this VCR and another Panasonic VCR in the same place. This ensures that you can operate both VCRs independently with their respective remote control.
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Page 52: Language Setting
Language Setting Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) R to select “Language” and the entry field for “Language” in this order. Press the Cursor buttons (34) R to select the desired language. -
Page 53: Glossary
Glossary VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) The Video Programme System (VPS) or the Programme Delivery Control (PDC) is a very convenient system which assures that the TV programmes you have programmed for timer recording will be recorded exactly from beginning to end, even if the actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time due to delayed start or extension of the programme duration. - Page 54 Q Link Function This function works only if the VCR is connected via a fully- wired 21-pin Scart cable to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function. Q Link offers the following functions: °(1) Download from the TV When you connect the VCR to a TV, the station list data is automatically copied from the TV to the VCR, and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on...
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Page 55: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, please check the following points. √ On Screen Display Messages The error messages are given in brackets [ ]. [Please insert video tape!] ‘ You pressed the REC button J (REC/OTR button c), the DIRECT TV REC button 6, the Play button I, the Fast Forward button H or the Rewind button 8 when no cassette was inserted in the VCR. - Page 56 √ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not Work Properly The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”. “When recording is attempted, the 1 indication flashes.” ‘ A video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab is used. Use a cassette with an intact tab, or if you want to erase the previously recorded contents on the cassette, cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape.
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Page 57: Adjusting The Playback Picture
√ The Titles of the TV Programmes Are Not Entered Correctly in the Tape Library Data ‘ The “Title page” Teletext page number was not set correctly. Set it correctly. (See page 44.) Adjusting the Playback Picture Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts the playback picture for optimum quality. -
Page 58: Specifications
Specifications NV-FJ710 Series Power Source: Power Consumption: Power Consumption When in Standby Mode: Video Recording System: Video Heads: Audio Heads: Tape Speed: Tape Format: Record/Playback Time: FF/REW Time: VIDEO Television System: Modulation System: Input Level: Output Level: AUDIO Input Level:...