Timer Recording; 4-Key Programming - Panasonic NV-SJ400A Operating Instructions Manual

Timer Recording

4-Key Programming

Up to 8 timer programmes, including weekly and daily
programmes, can be recorded up to one month in advance
by setting the timer.
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.
≥ Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not
been set, refer to page 12.
Example:
Programme position (channel); 2
Date;
Starting time;
Ending time;
Tape speed;
(Present date; 16 October)
Operations
1
Press the PROG./CHECK
button to display the
menu for timer programme
on the TV screen.
2
Press the CH button
position of the desired TV station.
≥ Every time you select the programme position, the
background changes.
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH DATE ON OFF
2 – – – – – – : – – – – : – – SP
END : TIMER REC
CHECK : PROG/CHECK
≥ The next item will flash after about 2 seconds.
3
Press the DATE button
the TV programme will be broadcast.
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH DATE ON OFF
2 27TH – – : – – – – : – – SP
END : TIMER REC
CHECK : PROG/CHECK
27 October
20:02
21:30
LP
On Screen Display
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH DATE ON OFF
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – SP
END : TIMER REC
CHECK : PROG/CHECK
to select the programme
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH DATE ON OFF
2 – – – – – – : – – – – : – – SP
END : TIMER REC
CHECK : PROG/CHECK
to set the date on which
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH DATE ON OFF
2 27TH – – : – – – – : – – SP
END : TIMER REC
CHECK : PROG/CHECK
4
Press the ON button
≥ When it is kept pressed, the indication changes
in 30 minute intervals.
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH DATE ON OFF
2 27TH 2 0 : 0 2 – – : – – SP
END : TIMER REC
CHECK : PROG/CHECK
5
Press the OFF button
to set the ending time.
6
Press the SPEED button
speed.
≥ SP provides standard
recording time, optimum
picture and sound quality.
LP provides double recording
time with slightly reduced
picture and sound quality.
EP provides triple recording time with slightly
reduced picture and sound quality.
Regarding the "A" indication, refer to page 22.
When you play back a tape recorded in the EP
mode, the monaural sound may be unstable.
7
Press the TIMER REC button
over to the timer recording standby mode.
≥ The "PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE." message
appears.
≥ The VCR will be set to the timer recording stanby
mode after about 1 minute if the TIMER REC
button is not pressed.
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 "Á" 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.
to set the starting time.
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH DATE ON OFF
2 27TH 2 0 : 0 2 – – : – – SP
END : TIMER REC
CHECK : PROG/CHECK
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH DATE ON OFF
2 27TH 2 0 : 0 2 2 1 : 3 0 SP
END : TIMER REC
CHECK : PROG/CHECK
to set the desired tape
TIMER PROGRAMME
CH DATE ON OFF
2 27TH 2 0 : 0 2 2 1 : 3 0 LP
END : TIMER REC
CHECK : PROG/CHECK
to switch the VCR
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