NV FJ610 PDF

Video Cassette Recorder
NV-FJ610 Series
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Operating Instructions
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,

VQT8539 please read these instructions completely.
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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.
Contents
Before Use Advanced Operations
Controls and Components .................................................. 3 Search Functions ............................................................... 17
Preparing the Remote Control ............................................ 4 ≥ To Quickly Find the Beginning of a Desired Programme
Warning and Important Information .................................... 5 (VISS=VHS Index Search System) ............................... 17
Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV ................ 6 ≥ To Search for a Desired Programme While
Checking the Recorded Contents on a Cassette
(Intro-Jet Scan) ............................................................. 17
Connecting and Setting Up Editing ................................................................................. 18
≥ Assemble Editing .......................................................... 18
Connecting the VCR to a TV ................................................. 7 Connecting the VCR to a Decoder/
Connecting the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier ................... 19
Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital
Playback Receiver .......................................................................... 20
Playback ............................................................................. 10
Various Settings
Recording Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in Your
Area to the Programme Positions (Manual Tuning) ..... 21
Recording ........................................................................... 11 Restarting the Auto Setup/
≥ To Select the Recording Duration and Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition ............... 24
Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording) ................. 12 Setting the VCR’s Clock ..................................................... 25
≥ Linked Timer Recordings with a Digital Receiver ........ 12 Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) .............. 26
Timer Recording Helpful Hints

Timer Recording ................................................................. 13 Glossary ............................................................................. 29
≥ To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD) ...... 13 Before Requesting Service ............................................... 31
≥ To Programme with the ShowView Function ............... 14 ≥ Adjusting the Playback Picture ..................................... 32
Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions ....... 15 Cautions .............................................................................. 33
≥ To select a Timer-Recorded Programme from the List Specifications ..................................................... Back cover
and Quickly Locate Its Beginning for Automatic Playback
(Programme List Search) ............................................. 16
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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.
1 Y °Z 9 H
∏ !
Í/I < EJECT
C D ¥REC/OTR TIMER RECÁ 6 5

CVC 6 5
°[ \ °] M ^ C 8 G
AV2 (DECODER/EXT) AV1 (TV)
RF
AUDIO OUT IN
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AC IN~
SECTEUR~ RF
R OUT
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°O
°°X
N
TV/TEXT VCR TV TV/TEXT VCR TV TV/TEXT
VCR TV
Í °°M Í Í
TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/V-LOCK TRACKING/V-LOCK
1 2 3 o J 1 2 3 o J 1 2 3 o J
°°1 4 5 6 p I L 4 5 6 p I 4 5 6 p I °°W
VOLUME VOLUME
S VOLUME
7
INPUT SELECT
8 9
N
r K 7
INPUT SELECT
8 9
N
r R °T 7
INPUT SELECT
8 9
N
r
/
° °°2 AV 0 / s AV 0 / s AV 0 / s
REPLAY OSD/DISPLAY SEARCH SHOW VIEW
J REPLAY OSD/DISPLAY SEARCH SHOW VIEW REPLAY OSD/DISPLAY SEARCH SHOW VIEW
°°3 INDEX REC I INDEX REC Q INDEX REC
K L K L K L
4 ;/D
H ;/D ;/D
MENU OK
EXIT
G
MENU OK
EXIT P MENU OK
EXIT
5
°6 F
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6 6 6 6
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DATE
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ON
r
OFF
J r r r
DATE ON OFF DATE ON OFF
I I s s s I s s s
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s
PROG./CHECK CANCEL
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SP/LP TIMER REC
B PROG./CHECK CANCEL SP/LP TIMER REC
°°U PROG./CHECK CANCEL SP/LP TIMER REC
Á Á
RESET AUDIO TAPE
Á
AV LINK
A RESET AUDIO TAPE AV LINK RESET AUDIO TAPE AV LINK
o TV ASPECT TV ASPECT
p TV ASPECT
°=
> °°V
?
°@
° See page 4. (VCR Operation)

°° See page 6. (TV Operation)
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Preparing the Remote
Control
VCR Operation Inserting Remote Control

When you want to operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV switch N
to “VCR”.
Batteries
1 1 Slide off the battery cover.
°2 Numeric buttons
To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR.
Example:
09: 9
19: 1 9
2 2 Insert the batteries with the
To enter a ShowView number. polarity (+ and -) correctly
- aligned.
To enter numbers for various settings.
+ +
°6 No function
-
3
°= Tape Counter Reset button
To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to “0:00.00”.
≥ The tape counter is automatically reset to “0:00.00”
when a video cassette is inserted. 3 Replace the battery cover.
°@ No function
°O Infra-red transmitter
°T Child Lock Function buttons Notes for Battery Replacement:

(Convenient function to prevent unauthorized use) ≥ The service life of the batteries is approximately 1 year.
This function deactivates all buttons on the VCR and the However, it varies considerably depending on the
remote control. Use this function, when you do not want frequency of use.
other people to operate the VCR. ≥ When they are exhausted, replace them with two AA, UM3,
To Activate the Child Lock Function: or R6 size batteries.
1 Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons T ≥ When the batteries are exhausted, remove them
simultaneously until the “!" hold” indication appears immediately and dispose of them correctly.
in the VCR display. ≥ Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the polarity
≥ If you press a button while the Child Lock function is (+ and -) correctly aligned.
on, the “!" hold” indication appears in the VCR ≥ Do not mix old battery with new battery.
display to inform you that no operation is possible. ≥ Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and
Manganese.
≥ Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
≥ Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries.
≥ When you do not use the remote control for a long time,
VCR display take out the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.
If the Sliding Cover of the Remote Control

Indication when the Child Lock function is activated Becomes Detached
If the sliding cover of the remote control becomes detached
To Cancel the Child Lock Function:
accidentally, fit it securely in place by placing it on the top of
1 Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons T
the remote control at the position shown in the illustration
simultaneously until the “!" hold” indication
below, and pushing it down until it clicks into position.
disappears.
≥ It is not possible to fit the sliding cover in place by pushing
≥ If you disconnect the power cable, the Child Lock
or sliding it on from the bottom end of the remote control.
function is automatically cancelled after the power
backup time of approximately 60 minutes has
elapsed.
°Z Cassette compartment
°[ Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window
°] VCR display
Correct Wrong
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Warning and Important Information
As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a
Before Use
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.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY

ª 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.
Remarks
1. This VCR is also capable of receiving SECAM type
broadcasting programmes (SECAM B/G) and recording/
playing back its colour television signals.
2. When a cassette which has been recorded on this VCR
is played back on a SECAM VCR, the picture may be
reproduced in black and white. When it is played back
on a PAL VCR without SECAM capability, the picture
may not be reproduced in normal colour.
3. When cassettes recorded on a SECAM VCR or SECAM
pre-recorded cassettes are played back on this VCR,
the picture may be reproduced in black and white.
4. This VCR is not designed for use in France, where a
SECAM VCR should be used instead.
Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to switch the VCR from on

to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR
is still connected to the mains.
SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under
licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV
Only Panasonic TVs can be operated with the provided

remote control. The 3 Methods for Switching
to the AV Input on Your Panasonic TV
The settings for operating the TV with the remote control
Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods for
have already been made.
switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform
No additional settings need to be performed.
the operations steps listed for the switching methods A, B
and C below to determine which one your Panasonic TV
However, some Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using
uses.
this remote control.
A 1 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “TV”.

TV Operation
The explanations below show you what functions individual 2 Press the AV button 3 to switch to the AV Input.
buttons have when the VCR/TV switch N is set to “TV”. Each press of the AV button 3 switches between
“TV reception” and “AV Input(s)”.
°°1 TV-ON/OFF button B 1 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “TV”.
To switch the TV on from standby mode (OFF) or vice
versa. 2 Press the AV button 3.
On some TVs it is only possible to switch the TV to Colour bars for selecting the AV Input appear on
standby mode (OFF) with this button, but not on. In this the TV screen.
case, try to turn the TV on with one of the following
buttons: 3 Follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen
Numeric buttons 2 to select the desired AV Input from the displayed
AV button 3 colour bars for the AV Input by pressing the
Channel button M corresponding colour button @ (red) :, DATEi
(green) ;, ONi (yellow) F or OFFi (blue) E on
°°2 Numeric buttons the remote control.
To select the programme positions (1–99) on the TV.
C 1 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “TV”.
°°3 AV button
To select the desired AV input on the TV. 2 Press the AV 3 button.
The last previously selected AV Input indication
°°M Channel button appears on the TV screen. The indications for
To select the desired programme position (TV station) on selecting another AV Input also appear,
the TV. but they disappear a few seconds later.
°°U Teletext buttons 3 Before the indications for selecting another AV

If your TV is equipped for Teletext reception, you can use Input disappear, press the ? button :, DATEp p
these buttons to change the teletext information button ;, ONp p button F or OFFp p button E to
displayed on the screen and select desired information. select the desired AV input.
For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions. With the following four buttons, you can move and
select as follows:
°°V TV ASPECT button ? :: Move left
To switch the screen format between the wide-screen DATEp p ;: Move down
and other formats. ONpp F: Move up
OFFp p E: Move right
°°W VOLUME button
To adjust the volume of the TV.
°°X TV/TEXT button

To switch between normal TV mode and teletext mode.
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Connecting the VCR to a TV
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)
Aerial (not supplied)
c
Aerial lead
` (not supplied)
Connecting and Setting Up

TV (not supplied)
Aerial Input
AC Input socket
socket _
21- Scart cable to AV1

(not supplied) 21-pin Scart
socket
AC Mains lead RF Coaxial cable (supplied)
(supplied) ≥ Must be connected to To AC Mains
watch TV channels even socket
if 21-pin Scart cable is
used to connect VCR to
TV.
After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 8).
If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using only RF coaxial cable, then follow the
or Method 2. steps below. (RF Connection)
c
Aerial lead
(not supplied)
TV (not supplied)
Aerial Input
AC Input socket
socket _
RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

≥ Must be connected to
AC Mains lead (supplied) watch TV channels.
To AC Mains
socket
After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 9).
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If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1, Hint:
follow the operations explained below. ≥ If you select “Schweiz”, “Suisse” or “Svizzera” on the
Country setting menu, the Functions setting menu appears
Auto Setup Function automatically to let you set the item “Power save” to “ON”.
In this setting, the VCR’s power consumption is minimised
The Auto Setup function automatically tunes all available TV when it is off (Standby mode). To turn the VCR on, keep the
stations and sets the VCR’s clock to the current date and VCR-ON/OFF button 1 pressed on the VCR main unit. It is
time. If the tuning and time/date settings are not correct, not possible to turn it on with the remote control.
performing timer recordings is not possible.
01 Switch the TV on.
02 Select the AV input on your TV. When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup
has finished:
03 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”.
1 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to set the correct
04 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button On Screen Display time and date.
1 to switch the VCR on. Country
VCR
The Country setting menu België Deutschland 2 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting.
appears on the TV screen. Belgique
Belgien
Österreich
Portugal
Danmark Suomi
España Sverige
05 Press the Cursor buttons France
Italia
Schweiz
Suisse
(3421) P to select the Nederland
Norge
Svizzera
others
To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been
country where you are using Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup
Menu for Country setting
the VCR.
Function
VCR
06 Press the OK button R and the Auto-Setup On Screen Display
VCR’s Auto Setup automatically Country : others 1 Press the MENU button S to VCR
Main menu
Tuning : Ch 21
starts and tunes all available TV display the OSD Main menu
Timer recording
stations and also sets the clock. on the TV screen.
Tuning
This takes about 5 minutes. Clock setting
Functions
Indication during Auto Setup
VCR
2 Press the Cursor buttons Tuning
VCR display
07 When the indication shown CVC SP (34) P to select “Tuning” Manual
on the right appears on the and press the OK button R Auto-Setup Restart
VCR display, the Auto Setup then select “Manual”. Shipping condition
Indication when Auto Setup

is complete.
is complete
VCR
Tuning
08 Press the MENU button S 3 Press the OK button R to Pos

1
Name
ARD
Ch
1
for more than 5 seconds so display the list of tuned TV 2 ZDF 2

3 N3 19
that the RF output channel Indication when the RF output stations and confirm that all 4 HR3 26
5 BR3 18
number appears on the VCR channel is 36 (example) available TV stations have 6 RB3 3
7 SFB3 36
display. been set correctly. 8 SW3 29
The initial setting is channel 36. List of tuned TV stations

(example)
09 Press the Numeric button “0”
2 so that the displayed RF
output channel number Indication after changing the RF 4 Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display.
output channel to “– –”
changes to “– –”.
When the station names and/or channel numbers have not
been set correctly:
10 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. See page 21 for details.
√ To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

Press the EXIT button Q.
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If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 2,
follow the operations explained below. When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup
has finished:
To be able to watch the VCR picture on the TV, RF connection See page 8.
requires the video playback channel to be set on the TV.
1 Switch the TV on. To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been

2 Select an unoccupied programme position (which is Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup
not tuned to a TV station). Function
If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programme See page 8.
position “0”.
Connecting and Setting Up

3 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”.
4 Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to switch the VCR
on.
If the Picture on the TV’s Video Playback
5 Press the MENU button S VCR display
for more than 5 seconds.
Channel Is Distorted
The number of the RF If, after setup, you select the video playback channel
output channel appears on the TV and view a TV programme on a programme
on the VCR display. Indication when the RF output position selected on the VCR, some interference may
The initial setting is
channel is 36 (example) occur in certain cases. If this happens, you can minimise
channel 36. the distortion by changing the RF output channel on the
VCR to another number. Follow the operations below.
6 Tune your TV until the test pattern shown on the right 1 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”.
appears on the TV screen.
Now, the setting of the RF output channel is 2 Press the MENU button S for more than 5 seconds.
complete. The number of the RF output channel appears on the
On Screen Display
≥ As the tuning method VCR display.
differs depending on the The initial setting is
VCR
TV you are using, refer Ch:36 channel 36.
to your TV’s operating
instructions for details Indication when the RF output
about tuning. channel is 36 (example)
Indication of the test pattern

7 Press the OK button R. 3 Press the numeric buttons 2 to change the RF
VCR
The Country setting menu Country output channel.
appears on the TV screen. België Deutschland
Enter a channel number which differs by 2 or 3 from
Belgique Österreich
Belgien
Danmark
Portugal
Suomi
the one initially set number. For example, as the
8 Press the Cursor buttons España Sverige original number is 36, enter 39.
France Schweiz
(3421) P to select the Italia Suisse
Nederland Svizzera
country where you are Norge others
using the VCR. Menu for Country setting Indication after changing the RF
output channel to 39 (example)
9 Press the OK button R VCR
Auto-Setup
and the VCR’s Auto Setup 4 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting.
Country : others
automatically starts and Tuning : Ch 21
tunes all available TV
stations and also sets the Note When You Have Changed the RF Output Channel:
clock. This takes about 5 After changing the RF output channel to a different number,
minutes. be sure to retune your TV to the VCR’s new RF output
Indication during Auto Setup
≥ If you select “Schweiz”, channel. (For details about tuning, refer to your TV’s
“Suisse” or “Svizzera” on operating instructions.)
SP
the Country setting menu, CVC
see page 8. 1 Press the MENU button S for more than 5 seconds.
Indication when Auto Setup
10 When the indication is complete
2 When the test pattern
shown on the right shown on the right appears
appears on the VCR sharp and clear on the TV VCR
Ch:39
display, the Auto Setup is screen, the tuning is
complete. complete.
Test pattern indication

√ To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished
Press the EXIT button Q. 3 Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display.
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Playback
Notes:
Preparations
≥ Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically
≥ Confirm that the VCR is on.
cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5
≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
minutes.
selected.
≥ During playback function other than normal playback,
≥ Insert a recorded video cassette.
horizontal noise bars may appear in the picture, the colour
of the picture may be unstable, or the picture may be
otherwise distorted.
When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, the
For Normal Playback: VCR display picture may be in black and white. However, these are not
Press the Play button H. malfunctions.
For Cue Playback: To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly

During playback, tap the Fast Forward button G. Press the Play button H on the remote control for more than
≥ To return to normal playback, press the 5 seconds.
Play button H. The “R” indication appears on the On Screen Display.
≥ If you press and hold down the Fast ≥ If “OSD” is set to “OFF” (See page 26), the “R” indication
Forward button G, cue playback will not appear in repeat playback mode.
continues for as long as you keep the
Beginning End of
button pressed.
of Tape Recorded Part
For Review Playback: Repeat Playback

During playback, tap the Rewind button 8. Control Signal
PLAY
≥ To return to normal playback, press the Interruption
(at least 5 sec.) R 0:00:29
Play button H.
≥ If you press and hold down the Rewind Indication of the Repeat
button 8, review playback continues for REWIND Playback mode
as long as you keep the button pressed.
To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode:

For Still Playback: Press the Stop button 9.
During playback, press the Pause/Slow button 7.
≥ To return to normal playback, press the
Play button H or the Pause/Slow button
7.
For Slow Playback: To rewind the tape a little to view the same
During playback, keep the Pause/Slow button 7 pressed scene again
for 2 seconds or more. (Replay Function)
≥ To return to normal playback, press the If you want to view the same scene again, for example
Play button H. because you could not catch clearly what a person said,
simply press the REPLAY button 4, to rewind the tape a little
from its present position and play it back again.
Fast-forwarding or Rewinding the Tape: The direction in which the tape is rewound depends on what
playback mode the VCR is in when you press the REPLAY
To fast-forward the tape: button 4.
Press the Fast Forward button G in the stop mode. ≥ If you press the REPLAY button 4 when the VCR is in the
stop, rewind, fast-forward, slow playback, or standby (Off)
To rewind the tape: mode, the Replay function does not work.
Press the Rewind button 8 in the stop mode.
≥ To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding, press the Stop button During Normal Playback, Cue Playback and Still
9. Playback:
≥ To briefly view the picture during fast-forwarding or When you press the REPLAY button 4, the VCR switches
rewinding, press and hold down the corresponding button. over to the review playback mode for a few seconds and
then resumes normal playback.
To Stop Playback During Review Playback:

Press the Stop button 9. When you press the REPLAY button 4, 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 4 was pressed.
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Recording
To Stop Playback Automatically
(Playback Off Timer Function) Preparations
If you set the playback duration, the playback will stop ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on.
automatically. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
After the set playback time has elapsed, the VCR selected.
automatically stops playback and switches off. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”.
To Activate the Playback Off Timer Function:

During normal playback, press the Play button H on the VCR
for more than 2 seconds to put the VCR in the Playback Off Operations
Timer mode.
1
Playback
After that, press the Play button H on the VCR repeatedly until Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure
the desired playback duration is displayed on the VCR display. prevention tab.
≥ If it has already been inserted,
≥ Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication in press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to turn
the following order: the VCR on.
Counter display 30 60
(normal playback mode) (min.) (min.) 2 Select the TV station using the VCR display
240 180 120 Channel buttons M.
(min.) (min.) (min.) ≥ It is also possible to select by
To Stop Midway: pressing the numeric buttons 2.
Press the Stop button 9.
3 Press REC (REC/OTR) button I
To Play Back NTSC Video Cassettes on (^) to start recording. REC
Your PAL TV
(Quasi-NTSC Playback Function)
(NV-FJ610 Series only) 4 Press the Stop button 9 to stop recording.
This VCR allows playback of tapes recorded in the NTSC
Recording
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. To Select the Desired Tape Speed
≥ If your TV has a V-HOLD control or equivalent adjustment Press the SP/LP button D before recording.
function, use it to try to stop the picture movement. ≥ SP provides standard recording time
SP
and optimum picture quality.
Convenient Automatic Functions LP provides doubled recording time
VCR Auto Power On with slightly reduced picture quality.
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 H.
To Pause Recording
Press the Pause/Slow button 7 during recording.
VCR-off Playback Press again to continue recording.
When the VCR is off, an inserted cassette can be played
back by pressing the Play button H. REC
Auto Rewind
When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically
rewinds it to the beginning.
≥ This function does not work during timer recording To View One TV Programme while
and OTR. Recording Another TV Programme
Automatic Switching Off and Ejection After pressing the REC button I to start recording, select on
When the VCR is switched off, and inserted cassette can be your TV the programme position of the TV programme that
ejected simply by pressing the EJECT button Y. The VCR will you want to view.
eject the cassette and automatically turn itself off again.
VCR-off Search
When the VCR is off, the VCR starts intro-jet scan of an Notes:
inserted cassette by pressing the SEARCH button L. ≥ When playing back an E300 cassette recorded in the LP
mode, some picture distortion may occur. However, this is
To Eject the Video Cassette Using the not a malfunction.
Remote Controller ≥ The recording pause mode will be automatically cancelled
Keep pressing Stop button 9 for at least 3 seconds. after 5 minutes and return to the stop mode.
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To Display the Approximate Remaining To Perform an OTR Recording:
1 Display the VCR picture on the TV.
Tape Time
The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR
2 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention
display.
tab.
1 Press the TAPE button B and select the corresponding
cassette tape length.
3 Press the Channel buttons M to select the programme
See page 26.
position on which the TV programme to be recorded will
be broadcast.
2 Press the OSD/DISPLAY button 5 repeatedly until the
Remaining Tape Time appears on the VCR display.
4 Press the REC/OTR button ^ to start recording.
≥ Pressing the OSD/DISPLAY button 5 once makes the
On Screen Display appear; after that, pressing it
5 Press the REC/OTR button ^ repeatedly to select the
repeatedly changes the indication in the following
desired recording duration.
order:
≥ Every time you press this button, the recording
Clock Counter duration indicated in the VCR display changes in the
Remaining Tape Time following order.
≥ For example, if you select “30”, the VCR records a
For certain cassettes, the remaining tape time may not be
programme from that moment on for 30 minutes.
displayed correctly.
Counter display 30 60
(normal recording mode) (min.) (min.)
240 180 120
To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded (min.) (min.) (min.)
Contents
When you record again onto a previously To Stop the OTR Recording Before the End:
recorded video cassette, the previous Press the Stop button 9.
recording is automatically erased and
replaced with the new recording. Linked Timer Recordings with a
Therefore, to prevent accidental
erasure of the recorded contents, Digital Receiver
break out the erasure prevention When the AV2 socket of this VCR is connected by a 21-pin
tab after recording. cable to a Digital Receiver, it is possible to have timer
Erasure prevention tab recordings for a Digital Receiver execute automatically
Use a screwdriver or similar tool to break out the tab. simply by switching the Digital Receiver into timer standby
mode and then switching this VCR into timer recording
To Record Again onto the Video Cassette with a Broken standby mode.
Out Erasure Prevention Tab: ≥ Note that linked timer recordings may not work properly
If you insert a video cassette with a with some Digital Receivers.
broken out erasure prevention tab and
press the REC button I, the “1” 1 Make sure that “AV2” is set to “TIMER”.
indication flashes on the VCR display to (See page 27.)
indicate that recording is not possible. Adhesive tape
In this case, cover the tab hole with two 2 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention
layers of adhesive tape. tab into the VCR.
The adhesive tape substitutes for the prevention erasure tab
and makes it possible to record again on this cassette. 3 Switch the Digital Receiver over to the timer standby
mode.
4 Press the TIMER REC button C to switch the VCR over

To Select the Recording to the timer recording standby mode.
≥ This VCR does not require any further special timer
Duration and Perform Timer recording operations.
≥ The recording will start at the date and time
Recording programmed for the Digital Receiver.
(OTR Recording)
Notes:
OTR means One-Touch Recording and is called this way,
≥ Always connect the Digital Receiver to be used for timer
because you can start recording and select the recording
recordings to the AV2 socket of this VCR using a 21-pin
duration by repeatedly pressing a single button. This is very
cable.
convenient, for example when you want to start recording
≥ Linked timer recordings are not counted in the total time of
immediately but need to go out or want to go to bed.
timer recording programmings.
After the selected recording duration has elapsed, recording
≥ Make sure that the date and time of the linked timer
stops and the VCR automatically switches off.
recording does not conflict with that of a VCR. If
programmed recordings do overlap, either linked timer
recording or timer recording of VCR have the priority.
12
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: 06 Press the SP/LP button D to set the desired tape
³ By entering the necessary information with the remote speed.
control while viewing the On Screen Display (OSD) on the ³ SP provides standard recording time and optimum
TV screen (explained below) or; picture quality.
³ By entering the ShowView number published alongside LP provides doubled recording time with slightly
the TV programme listings in newspapers and magazines reduced picture quality.
(see page 14). Regarding the “A” indication, refer to page 15.
This VCR lets you programme up to 8 TV programmes
(including weekly and daily programmes) for unattended
recording up to one month in advance. 07 Press the Cursor button (!" ) P to set
VPS/PDC to ON or OFF (– – – ).
³ See page 15 for VPS/PDC recording.
To Programme with the On

Screen Display (OSD) 08 Press the TAPE button B to select the
corresponding cassette tape length.
This method offers easy step-by-step programming with the (See page 26.)
remote control while you view the prompts on the TV screen.
Preparations 09 Press the OK button R to conclude the settings.

³ Confirm that the VCR is on. ³ To programme additional VCR
³ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is

Timer recording
timer recordings, repeat Pos Start Stop SP VPS
Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC
selected. operation steps 2–9. ZDF 27/10 20:00 21:30 SP
: :
ON
³ Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention

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³ Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”.

10 Press the TIMER REC button C to switch the VCR

Example: over to the timer recording standby mode.
Programming the timer recording of a TV programme ³ Check that ç is lit on the VCR display.
broadcast on programme position 2 (ZDF) from 20:00 to If it is flashing, check the timer recording details
21:30 on 27 October. again. (See page 15.)
Follow the on screen operation guide.

To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby
Operations
Mode
When you want to use the VCR for playback, normal
01 Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the
Timer Recording
recording or some other operation before the programmed
menu for programming timer recordings on the TV
timer recording will be performed, you can temporarily
screen. On Screen Display suspend the timer recording standby mode by
³ Alternatively, you can
Timer recording
VCR pressing the TIMER REC button C so that the “ç” indication
press the MENU button Pos Start Stop SP VPS on the VCR display disappears.
S and then select “Timer Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC
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recording”.
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:
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:
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:
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:
jj
:
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However, after you have finished using the VCR, be sure
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jjj to reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing
the TIMER REC button C again, otherwise the programmed
02 Press the Channel buttons : to select the timer recording will not be performed.
programme position of the desired TV station.
³ As an alternative method, after pressing the
Channel button :, you can use the Cursor
(3421) P. Note:
³ If the VCR is not put in the timer recording standby mode at
the latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer
03 Press the DATE button ; to set the date on which recording starting time, the “ç” indication flashes on the
the TV programme will be broadcast. VCR display. In this case, press the TIMER REC button C
to put the VCR in the timer recording standby mode.
04 Press the ON button F to set the starting time.
³ When it is kept pressed, the indication changes
in 30-minute intervals.
05 Press the OFF button E to set the ending time.
13
To Programme with the
ShowView Function 7 Press the TIMER REC button C to switch the VCR
The ShowView numbers assigned to each TV programme over to the timer recording standby mode.
and published alongside the TV programme listings in ³ Check that “ç” is lit on the VCR display.
newspapers and magazines make it extremely easy to set If it is flashing, check the timer recording details again.
the VCR for timer recording. (See page 15.)
The duration of a timer recording programmed with
ShowView number may be slightly longer than the actual
duration of the TV programme.
Preparations If “– – ” Appears under “Pos/Name” after
³ Confirm that the VCR is on. Entering a ShowView Number
³ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
Pos/Name stands for Programme Position/TV Station Name.
selected.
Normally, the name of the TV station or the number of the
³ Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention
programme position is displayed under “Pos/Name”.
tab.
However, if the TV station information was not automatically
³ Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”.
set during Auto Setup due to adverse reception conditions,
Example: the “– – ” indication appears instead.
Programming a timer recording of a TV programme with the In such a case, follow the operation steps below to correct it.
ShowView number 920126
Press the Channel buttons :
Operations repeatedly to select the programme VCR
Timer recording
position on which the TV programme Pos Start Stop SP VPS
1 Press the SHOW VIEW button K to display the menu to be recorded will be broadcast.
Name
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DATE ON OFF
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15:00
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17:00
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LP
SP
jj
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PDC
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jjj
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for entering the ShowView number on the TV. jjjjj
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2 Press the Numeric buttons 2

After you have entered the information of a TV station, it
remains stored in the VCR’s memory, and you do not need to
On Screen Display
to enter the ShowView enter it again in the future.
number. VCR
³ If you have entered a wrong ShowView
9 2 0 1 2 6
digit, press the Cursor button
(2) P and then enter the
correct digit. To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby
Mode
3 Press the OK button R to display the programmed When you want to use the VCR for playback, normal
content. recording or some other operation before the programmed
timer recording will be performed, you can temporarily
4 Press the SP/LP button D to set the desired tape suspend the timer recording standby mode by
pressing the TIMER REC button C so that the “ç” indication
speed.
on the VCR display disappears.
³ SP provides standard VCR
recording time and Timer recording However, after you have finished using the VCR, be sure
Pos Start Stop SP VPS
optimum picture quality. Name
ZDF
DATE ON OFF LP PDC
27/10 20:00 21:30 SP ON
to reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing
LP provides doubled
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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the TIMER REC button C again, otherwise the programmed
recording time with slightly
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:
jj/jj
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:
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jj
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jj
jj
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jjj timer recording will not be performed.
reduced picture quality.

Regarding the “A” indication, refer to page 15. Note:

³ To extend the ending time or to make any corrections, ³ If the VCR is not put in the timer recording standby mode at
use the Cursor button (3421) P, the Channel the latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer
buttons :, the DATE button ;, the ON button F, the recording starting time, the “ç” indication flashes on the
OFF button E, the SP/LP button D. VCR display. In this case, press the TIMER REC button C
³ See page 15 for VPS/PDC recording. to put the VCR in the timer recording standby mode.
5 Press the TAPE button B to select the corresponding

cassette tape length.
(See page 26.)
6 Press the OK button R again to conclude the

settings. VCR
Timer recording
³ To programme additional Pos Start Stop SP VPS
Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC
timer recordings, repeat ZDF 27/10 20:00 21:30
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jj/jj : jj jj jj jj
SP
jj
ON
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operation steps 1–6. jjjjj

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:
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:
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:
:
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14 jjjjj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jjj

Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions
Setting the Recording Date/Day(s) Condition for correct operation of the Auto SP/LP Change
Perform this operation in operation step 3 when function:
programming a timer recording with the On Screen Display, ³ The tape length of the inserted cassette must be set
or in operation step 4 when programming with the ShowView correctly. (See page 26.)
number. (See pages 13 and 14.) To Activate the Auto SP/LP Change Function:
You can select the recording date (day of the month/day of In operation step 6 when programming a timer recording with
the week) by pressing the DATE button ;. If you repeatedly the On Screen Display (see page 13), or in operation step 4
press the i side of the DATE button ;, the indication when programming with the ShowView number (see page
changes in the order shown below. If you press the F side of 14), press the SP/LP button D to select “A”.
the DATE button ;, the indication changes in the opposite ³ When you press this button
order. repeatedly, the indication changes Timer recording VCR
³ Programming a timer recording (setting the date) is in the following order: Pos
Name
Start Stop SP VPS
DATE ON OFF LP PDC
possible up to one month ahead of the TV programme’s ZDF
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27/10
jj/jj
20:00
jj:jj
21:30
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A
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OFF
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broadcasting date and time. Daily and weekly timer jjjjj jj/jj jj:jj jj:jj jj jjj
SP LP jjjjj
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jj/jj
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jj:jj
jj:jj
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recordings will continue until you cancel them. jjjjj
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jj/jj
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jj:jj
jj
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A Indication when “A” is

<To Programme within 1 Month> selected
Example: 1 2 ..... 31
<To Programme a Daily Timer Recording>

Setting for Control of the Recording
Example: Daily recording from Sunday to Saturday Starting and Ending Time by Special Signal
(Su-Sa).
Daily recording from Monday to Saturday Included in the Broadcasting Signal
(Mo-Sa).
Daily recording from Monday to Friday
(VPS/PDC Function)
(Mo-Fr). VPS stands for Video Programme System.
PDC stands for Programme Delivery Control.
<To Programme a Weekly Timer Recording >
Example: Weekly recording every Sunday
If a TV programme, for example a football game runs longer
Weekly recording every Monday than scheduled, is shortened or starts earlier or later, this
function synchronises the recording start and stop with the
Weekly recording every Saturday actual broadcasting start and stop of the TV programme.
(Su = Sunday, Mo = Monday, Tu = Tuesday,
We = Wednesday, Th = Thursday, Fr = Friday, Sa = Saturday) Conditions for correct operation of the VPS/PDC function:
³ “ON” must be displayed under “VPS/PDC” on the On
Screen Display.
³ The TV station must broadcast VPS/PDC signals.
³ The programme starting time must be set correctly to the
Ensuring that a TV Programme Will Be
starting time listed in the newspaper/magazine.
Recorded until Its End
(Auto SP/LP Change Function) To Activate the VPS/PDC Function:
Timer Recording
If, at the start of a timer recording, the VCR determines that After operation step6 when VCR
Timer recording
the remaining tape time is insufficient to record the whole programming a timer recording with Pos Start Stop SP VPS
programme, the Auto SP/LP Change function automatically the On Screen Display (see page 13), Name
ZDF
DATE ON OFF LP PDC
27/10 20:00 21:30 SP ON
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jj/jj : jj jj jj jj jj jjj
selects LP mode to ensure that the whole programme will be or in operation step 4 when jjjjj
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:
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: jj
jj
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jj
jj
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recorded. However, if the remaining tape time is still not programming with the ShowView jjjjj
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jj jj
jj jj
jj
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jj
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jj
jj
jj
jj
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jjj
jjj
sufficient even in the LP mode, the programme cannot be number (see page 14), press the Cursor buttons (3421)
recorded to its end. P to make the ON indication appear.
³ If you programme a daily or weekly timer recording, See page 29 for details.
recording will be performed in the LP mode from the start
regardless of the remaining tape time.
³ In case of a timer recording programmed with the VPS/
PDC function, if the TV programme continues past the
programmed ending time, the VCR automatically switches To Check the Contents of Timer Recording
over to the LP mode at that moment. However, in some Programmings
cases it may not be possible to record the programme until ³ Display the VCR picture on the TV.
its end. ³ Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”.
³ Use a video cassette on which a few minutes more than
the total length of programmed timer recordings remain, 1 Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the timer
otherwise the programmed timer recordings may be recording programmings on the TV screen.
performed in the LP mode. ³ When the VCR is in the timer recording standby
³ Be careful that the broadcast times of the TV programmes mode for a VPS/PDC recording, the On Screen
set for timer recording do not overlap, otherwise the Display may be distorted.
programmed timer recordings may be performed in the LP
mode. 2 Press the EXIT button Q to exit Timer recording
VCR
³ If the recording speed changes from SP to LP during a the On Screen Display. Pos
Name DATE
Start Stop
ON OFF
SP
LP
VPS
PDC
ZDF 27/10 20:00 21:30 SP ON
timer recording, some brief picture distortion occurs at that ARD
N3
30/10
Su
19:00
21:00
20:00
23:30
LP
SP
ON
ON
ZDF Su-Sa 17:30 18:00 LP ON
point. jjjjj
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jj/jj
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jj:jj
jj:jj
jj:jj
jj:jj
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15

To Change a Timer Recording To Check the Total Timer Recording jjjjj jj jj jj jj jj jj jj jjj
Programming Programming Time jjjjj

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It is not possible to change a programming while the timer The total time indication for timer jjjjj
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jj/jj
jj/jj
jj:jj
jj:jj
jj:jj
jj:jj
jj
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jjj
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recording is being performed. recording programming lets you Total (SP) 90min
³ Display the VCR picture on the TV. check how many programmes can be
recorded by comparing with the Indication for a total timer
³ Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”. recording programming time
remaining tape time in the VCR
1 Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the timer display.
of 90 minutes
recording programmings on the TV screen. ³ The total time is calculated in the SP mode.
2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the ³ The total time cannot be calculated when setting Daily/
programming that you want to change. Weekly timer recording.
3 Follow the operations below to change the programmed
contents.
To select a Timer-Recorded Programme
To change the broadcasting station: from the List and Quickly Locate Its
Use the Channel buttons :. Beginning for Automatic Playback
To change the date of
VCR
(Programme List Search)
the timer recording: Timer recording
Use the DATE button ;. Pos

Name
Start Stop SP VPS
DATE ON OFF LP PDC
This VCR can display a list of the timer-recorded
To change the recording
ZDF
ARD
27/10 20:00 21:30 SP
30/10 19:00 20:00 LP
ON
ON programmes on the inserted video cassette on the TV screen.
N3 Su 21:00 23:30 SP ON
starting time:
ZDF Su-Sa 17:30 18:00 LP
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jj/jj : jj
ON
jj jj jj jj jjj
You can then select the desired programme, and the VCR
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jj/jj : jj jj jj jj jj jjj
Use the ON button F. jjjjj

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:
jj/jj
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: jj
jj
jj
jj
jj
jj
jj
jj
jj
jj
jjj
jjj
will quickly locate its beginning and start playback.
To change the recording ending time:
Use the OFF button E. Conditions for correct operation of the Programme List
To change the recording speed: Search function:
Use the SP/LP button D. ³ The video cassette must not have been ejected after the
timer recordings were performed.
³ The tape length of the inserted cassette must be set
4 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. correctly.
³ The VCR must not be in the timer recording standby mode.
5 Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. ³ A programme of at least 15 minutes must be recorded on
the tape.
³ If a timer recording was performed onto a recorded video
cassette, the previous recording must have been
To Cancel the Programming of a Timer completely erased by the new recording.
Recording Preparation
It is not possible to cancel a programming while the timer ³ Display the VCR picture on the TV. VCR
recording is being performed. Programme List
Pos Name Date Start
³ Display the VCR picture on the TV. Operations 2
3
ZDF
ARD
27/10
28/10
17:46
15:00
³ Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”. 1 Press the SEARCH button L to
display the Programme List
1 Press the PROG./CHECK VCR
Timer recording
menu.
button < to display the timer Pos
Name
Start Stop
DATE ON OFF
SP
LP
VPS
PDC
recording programmings on the ZDF
ARD
27/10
30/10
20:00
19:00
21:30
20:00
SP
LP
ON
ON
2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select
N3 Su 21:00 23:30 SP ON
TV screen. ZDF
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Su-Sa
jj/jj
17:30
jj:jj
18:00
jj:jj
LP
jj
ON
jjj
the programme that you want to locate and play back.
2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the

jjjjj
jjjjj
jj jj
jj jj
jj jj
jj jj
jj jj
jj jj
jj
jj
jjj
jjj 3 Press the SEARCH button L to start the search
programming that you want to cancel. for the beginning of the selected programme.
³ After the desired recorded programme has
3 Press the CANCEL > button. Timer recording
VCR
been found, playback star ts automatically.
Pos Start Stop SP VPS
Name DATE ON OFF LP PDC ³ If, after playback has started, you want to search
4 Press the EXIT button Q to exit ZDF
ARD
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27/10
30/10
jj/jj
20:00
19:00
jj:jj
21:30
20:00
jj:jj
SP
LP
jj
ON
ON
jjj for the beginning of the same or another programme,
ZDF Su-Sa 17:30 18:00 LP ON
the On Screen Display. jjjjj
jjjjj
jj/jj
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jj jj
jj:jj
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jjj
jjj
press the SEARCH button L.
jjjjj
jjjjj
jj jj
jj jj
jj jj
jj jj
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jj
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jjj Playback stops, and the Programme List menu appears.
Repeat the above operations steps 2–3.
Notes for Cancelling the Programming of a Timer
Recording To Cancel the Programme List Search:
In some cases, for example as listed below, the Press the EXIT Q button.
programming of a timer recording remains stored in the
Hints:
memory until 4 a.m. the next day. However, this is not a
³ When you press the SEARCH button L in the operation
malfunction.
step 1, the last timer-recorded programme is selected
³ When a timer recording was not performed up to the TV
(highlighted).
programme’s ending time because the remaining tape
³ If you take out the cassette or insert another cassette after
time was not sufficient.
a timer recording has finished, pressing the SEARCH
³ When you have stopped the timer recording while it was
button L activates the Intro-Jet Scan instead of the
being performed.
Programme List Search. (Refer to page 17.)
³ If you programme linked timer recordings, Programme List
Search function does not work.
16
Search Functions
To Quickly Find the Beginning To Search for a Desired

of a Desired Programme Programme While Checking the
(VISS=VHS Index Search Recorded Contents on a
System) Cassette (Intro-Jet Scan)
This VCR automatically records special index signals on the This VCR automatically records special index signals on the
tape every time a recording is started. The Index search tape every time a recording starts. The Intro-Jet Scan function
function makes use of these index signals to let you find the makes use of these index signals to play back the beginning
beginning of a desired programme quickly and easily. of each programme recorded on the cassette one after
another at high speed. This lets you quickly and easily check
Index signals are automatically recorded in the following the contents of a cassette and find a desired programme.
cases:
≥ When you start a recording by pressing the REC button I, Index signals are automatically recorded in the following
or REC/OTR button ^. cases:
≥ When a timer recording starts. ≥ When you start a recording by pressing the REC button I,
≥ When you press the REC button I on the remote control or REC/OTR button ^.
during recording. ≥ When a timer recording starts.
Conditions for correct operation of the Index search function: ≥ When you press the REC button I on the remote control
≥ The VCR must be in the stop mode or in the playback during recording.
mode.
≥ Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least 5 Conditions for correct operation of the Intro-Jet Scan
minutes long. function:
≥ The cassette must have been ejected after the timer
Preparations recordings were performed.
≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ VCR must be switched on, be in the playback mode or be
≥ Insert a recorded video cassette. in the standby mode.
≥ Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least 15
Operation
minutes long.
1 Press the INDEX button J (that corresponds to the
direction from the current tape position in which the Preparations
desired programme is located on the tape) to start the ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV.
index search. For example, ≥ Insert a recorded video cassette.
if you want to search for the Operations
2nd recorded programme in 1 Press the SEARCH button L to start the Intro-Jet Scan.
forward direction, press the INDEX ; button J twice. ≥ After rewinding the tape to the beginning, the VCR
≥ The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape and plays it back at high speed for approximately 10
searches for the specified index signal (the beginning seconds. It then fast-forwards the tape to the next tape
of the desired recorded programme). position marked by an index signal (beginning of a
When it has been found, playback starts programme), and every time an index signal is found,
automatically. the VCR switches over to high-speed playback (Cue)
for about 10 seconds.
To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop Playback:
Press the Stop button 9. Beginning of tape Present tape position
Index signal
Programme 1 Programme 2 Programme 3
Hints:
Advanced Operations
≥ Searching in either direction is possible up to the 20th Rewinding

index signal.
≥ If you press either of the INDEX buttons J too many times, High-speed Playback Fast-forwarding
simply press the other INDEX button J (indicating the (Cue)
opposite direction) to correct it. In this way, you can reduce
the displayed figure down to 1. 2 When you have found the programme that you want to
≥ The figure on the VCR display decreases by 1 every time view, press the Play button H to start normal playback.
an index signal is located.
To Cancel the Intro-Jet Scan or to Stop Playback:

Press the Stop button 9.
Note:
≥ If you press the SEARCH button L after a timer recording
has finished, but before ejecting that cassette, the
Programme List Search (for details, see page 16) will be
activated instead of the Intro-Jet Scan.
17
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. 5 When that point is reached, press the Pause/Slow
Assemble editing from an external source, for example from button 7 again to start recording the new picture and
a movie camera, can be performed in the same way. sound from the playback unit.
6 To record (copy) additional scenes, press the Pause/

Recording unit (this VCR)
Slow button 7 to put this VCR in the recording pause
mode and then perform above steps 4 and 5 again.
7 At the point where you want to stop recording, press the

Stop button 9 to finish recording.
` a
Hint:
≥ The new sound is recorded on both the Hi-Fi audio tracks
Video movie camera or
Other VCR and the normal audio track. The sound recorded on the
normal audio track is always in mono.
Preparations Note:
≥ Connect a video movie camera or a VCR to this VCR with a ≥ If you leave the VCR in the recording pause mode for more
21-pin Scart cable, as shown in the illustration. than 5 minutes in step 3 or 6, the VCR automatically
≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. switches over to the stop mode to protect the video heads.
≥ Insert the cassette on which the assemble editing is to be
performed, and make sure that its erasure prevention tab is
not broken out.
≥ Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”.
≥ Press the INPUT SELECT button 3 to select the AV Input
(external input) “A1” or “A2” according to the socket(s) on
the VCR to which the source unit has been connected.
A1: When connected to the AV1 21-pin Scart socket `
A2: When connected to the AV2 21-pin Scart socket a
≥ Make sure that “AV2” is set to “EXT”.
(See page 27.)
Operations
1 Press the Play button H to start playback.
2 At the point where you want to join a new scene, press

the Pause/Slow button 7 to put it in the still playback
mode.
3 Press the REC button I to put it in the recording pause

mode.
4 Start playback on the source unit and search for the

point from which you want to record (copy) onto this
VCR.
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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 ≥ When you start playback on the VCR, the TV is
the connections shown in the illustration below. automatically switched to the VCR mode. However, during
For the connection to the TV, see page 7. playback, it is not possible to switch the TV back to the TV
. mode.
For details about the connection, also read the operating ≥ If a Pay TV station has been selected on the VCR when
instructions of the decoder or stereo amplifier. you switch to the TV mode, the picture on the TV is
scrambled when you select a Pay TV station on the TV. In
Be sure to keep the VCR, TV and decoder or stereo amplifier this case, either switch to the VCR mode or select the AV
switched off until you have finished all connections. input on the TV.
For your safety, do not connect or handle the equipment with Hint:
wet hands. “RGB” means separate Red/Green/Blue colour signals. If
you connect a TV equipped with RGB input capability to the
To Connect the VCR to a Decoder AV1 socket ` on this VCR, and a decoder equipped with
Decoder here refers to the device used to decode scrambled RGB output capability to the AV2 socket a, the TV can
broadcasts (Pay TV). receive RGB signal input from the decoder via the VCR.
To Connect the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier
Decoder (not supplied) Audio cable

1 b
(not supplied)
1 Audio Input sockets
2 21-pin Scart socket

To an AC mains socket 21-pin Scart cable
(not supplied)
Stereo amplifier (not supplied)
1 Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV2
21-pin Scart socket a on the VCR and to the 21-pin
2
To an AC mains socket
Scart socket on the decoder.
1 Connect an Audio cable (not supplied) to the Audio
2 Connect the decoder’s mains lead to an AC mains Output sockets b on the VCR and to Audio Input
socket. sockets on the stereo amplifier.
3 Set “AV2” to “DECODER”. 2 Connect the stereo amplifier’s mains lead to an AC

For details, see page 27. mains socket.
AV Link Function
Advanced Operations
If the VCR is connected to the TV via a 21-pin Scart cable,

you can use AV LINK button A to switch the TV from normal
TV reception over to the video playback channel (AV input)
(and vice versa). In the VCR mode (when the VCR indication
in the VCR display is lit), the TV is switched to the video
playback channel (AV input). In the TV mode (when the VCR
indication is not lit), the TV is switched to TV reception.
VCR TV
VCR Mode VCR indication AV Input
is lit. is selected.
TV Mode VCR indication TV reception
is not lit. is selected.
≥ When you press the MENU button S to display the menu

on the TV screen, the TV is also automatically switched to
the VCR mode, however, the VCR indication does not
appear in this case.
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Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital
Receiver
Satellite receiver here includes a digital receiver. If the Satellite Receiver Is Not Equipped
The connection method differs depending on the type of your
with a 21-Pin Scart Socket
satellite receiver. In case your satellite receiver is not equipped with a 21-pin
Scart socket, use the RF coaxial cable to connect it to the
For details about the connection, also read the satellite VCR.
receiver’s operating instructions.
For the connection to the TV, refer to page 7.
If the Satellite Receiver is Equipped with a
21-pin Scart Socket Be sure to keep the VCR, TV and satellite receiver switched
off until you have finished all connections.
If your satellite receiver is equipped with a 21-pin Scart For your safety, do not connect or handle the equipment with
socket, use a 21-pin Scart cable to connect the VCR. wet hands.
For the connection to the TV, refer to page 7.

Be sure to keep the VCR, TV and satellite receiver switched
off until you have finished all connections.
For your safety, do not connect or handle the equipment with Satellite receiver (not supplied) Aerial Input socket Aerial lead
wet hands. (not supplied)
3 Aerial Output
socket
a To an AC mains socket
Satellite receiver (not supplied)

2
1
2 21-pin Scart socket
c RF coaxial cable
To an AC Mains socket ¡If your satellite 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied)
receiver has a (not supplied)
VCR socket,
connect the cable 1 Connect the aerial lead to the Aerial Input socket on the
to it.
satellite receiver.
1 Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV2 2 Connect the RF coaxial cable to the Aerial Output
21-pin Scart socket a on the VCR and to the 21-pin socket on the satellite receiver and to the Aerial Input
Scart socket on the satellite receiver. socket c on the VCR.
2 Connect the satellite receiver’s mains lead to an AC 3 Connect the satellite receiver’s mains lead to an AC
mains socket. mains socket.
3 Set “AV2” to “EXT” or “TIMER”.

For details, see page 27.
Hint:
¡ The RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be
adjusted away from channel 36, which is used by the
VCR, e.g. re-adjust to channel 33.
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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. To Enter or Change the Name of a TV
Usually, if you switch the VCR on for the first time after Station
making the necessary connections, the VCR will start the
Auto Setup function automatically so that all available TV 1 Press the MENU button S to display
stations in the area can be received. the Main menu on the TV screen.
However, if Auto Setup is not successful due to extraordinary
transmission circumstances, or if you want to change the 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select “Tuning”
name of a TV station or change a TV station from its regular then press the OK button R.
programme position to one of your preference, you can set it
up manually. This is called Manual Tuning. 3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select “Manual”
then press the OK button R to display the list of tuned
Preparation TV stations.
≥ Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”. VCR
Tuning
4 Press the Cursor buttons Pos Name Ch
1 ARD 1
To Change the Order in Which the TV (3421) P to select a 2
3
ZDF
N3
2
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Stations Are Assigned to the Programme programme position whose 4 HR3 26
5 BR3 18
TV station name is indicated
Positions as ¢∑∑∑∑.
6
7
RB3
¢¢¢07
3
39
sssss sss
1 Press the MENU button S to VCR 5 Press the OK button R to display the Manual Tuning
Main menu
display the Main menu on the menu.
Timer recording
TV screen.
Tuning
Clock setting
2 Press the Cursor buttons 6 Press the Cursor buttons
Functions
(34) P to select “Tuning” (3421) P to select the entry Pos : 7
Name : SFB3
then press the OK button R. field for “Name”.
Channel
Fine tuning
:
:
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AUTO
VCR Decoder : OFF
Tuning
Video system : PAL
Manual
3 Press the Cursor buttons Auto-Setup Restart

(34) P to select “Manual” Shipping condition 7 Use the Cursor buttons (3421) P and OK button R
then press the OK button R to to enter the station name.
display the list of tuned TV ≥ If the station name needs a blank space,
stations. Tuning
VCR
select the blank between “Z” and “¢”.
Pos Name Ch
1 ARD 1
4 Press the Cursor buttons 2 ZDF 2 8 Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display.
3 N3 19
(34) P to select the TV 4 HR3 26
station that you want to assign 5
6
BR3
RB3
18
3
to a different programme position. 7
8
SFB3
SW3
36
29
5 Press the OK button R to display

the Manual Tuning menu.
6 Press the Cursor buttons

Pos
Name
:
:
5
BR3 Hint: Various Settings
Channel : 18
(3421) P to select the Fine tuning
Decoder
:
:
AUTO
OFF
≥ If you want to abort the entering or changing of the TV
entry field for “Pos”. Video system : PAL
station name in step 7 above, press the EXIT button Q.
However, as the characters that you have entered are
7 Press the Numeric buttons 2 to stored as the station name, be sure to enter the correct
enter the number of the desired name.
programme position.
8 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting.
9 Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display.
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To Enter Newly Available TV Stations To Obtain the Best Tuning Condition
1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on
the TV screen. the TV screen.
2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select “Tuning” 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select “Tuning”
then press the OK button R. then press the OK button R.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select “Manual” 3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select “Manual”
then press the OK button R to display the list of tuned then press the OK button R to display the list of tuned
TV stations. TV stations.
4 Press the Cursor buttons 4 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the TV
VCR
(3421) P to select an unused
Tuning station for which you want to obtain the best tuning
Pos Name Ch
programme position. 1 ARD 1 condition.
2 ZDF 2
3 N3 19
4 HR3 26
5 Press the OK button R to display 5 BR3 18 5 Press the OK button R to display the Manual Tuning
the Manual Tuning menu.
6
7
RB3
¢¢¢07
3
39
menu.
8 sssss sss
6 Press the Numeric buttons 2 to 6 Press the Cursor buttons

enter the channel number of the (3421) P to select the entry Pos : 5
Name : BR3
desired TV station. field for “Fine tuning”. Channel : 18
Fine tuning : MAN.
Decoder : OFF
¡ Wait a few moments until the Video system : PAL
desired TV station has been Pos

Name
:
:
8
¢¢¢ 08
tuned.
Channel
Fine tuning
:
:
2
AUTO
(34) P to obtain the best
Decoder
Video system
:
:
OFF
PAL
tuning condition.
≥ If you do not want to change the tuning condition,
7 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. press the Cursor button (1) P to return to the
original condition (AUTO).
To Change the Channel Number of an Already Tuned 9 Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display.
TV Station:
You can change it in the same way as explained above.
However, in step 4 select the programme position of the TV To Preset Pay TV Stations
station that you want to change to another channel number,
and after pressing the OK button R in step 5, use the Cursor 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on
buttons (3421) P to select the entry field for “Channel”. the TV screen.
2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select “Tuning”

then press the OK button R.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select “Manual”

List of TV Reception Channels
Channel TV Channel TV stations.
Indication Germany/Italy Other Countries
4 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the pay
2–12 FE2–E12 E2–E12 TV station.
A–H
13–20 p= 5 Press the OK button R to display the Manual Tuning
(Only Italy)
menu.
21–69 21–69 21–69
74–78 S01–S05 S1–S5 6 Press the Cursor buttons
80–82 S1–S3 M1–M3 (3421) P to select the entry
field for “Decoder”.
83–89 S4–S10 M4–M10 Pos
Name
:
:
5
BR3
Channel : 18
90–99 S11–S20 U1–U10 7 Press the Cursor buttons Fine tuning
Decoder
:
:
AUTO
ON
121–141 (34) P to select “ON”. Video system : PAL
FFS21–S41 S21–S41
Hyperband ON: To preset pay TV stations.
OFF: To preset normal TV stations.
° In Italy: H1...(11), H2...(12)
°° Only for 8 MHz channel raster 8 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting.
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To Change the Type of Video System To Facilitate the Following Operations with
(Colour TV system) the Instruction Indications on the On
1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on Screen Display
the TV screen. ≥ 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.
TV stations.
4 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the TV 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on
station for which you want to change the type of video the TV screen.
system.
5 Press the OK button R to display the Manual Tuning then press the OK button R.
menu.
6 Press the Cursor buttons then press the OK button R to display the list of tuned
(3421) P to select the entry TV stations. 4 HR3
5 BR3
26
18
6 RB3 3
field for “Video system”. Pos : 5
7 SFB3
8 SW3
36
29
Name
Channel
:
:
BR3
18
4 Press the Cursor buttons Delete Add Move
7 Press the Cursor buttons (34) Fine tuning

Decoder
:
:
AUTO
OFF
(3421) P to select
P to change the type of video Video system : MESECAM
the desired TV station. Indications for Delete, Add
and Move
system “PAL” or “MESECAM”.
5 Follow the operations below.
PAL: For receiving PAL signals.
To delete a programme position (Delete):
MESECAM: For receiving SECAM signals.
Press the Channel button (J, red) :.
To insert a blank programme position (Add):
Press the DATE button (r, green) ;.
To move a TV station to another programme position
(Move):
Press the ON button (r, yellow) F,
To Select the Type of Sound to Be and then use the Cursor buttons (34) P
Recorded to select the new programme position to
(NV-FJ610EC/ECM/ECY Series, FJ606EC/ which you want to assign the TV station.
ECM Series, FJ604ECM Series) 6 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting.
1 Press the MENU button S to display 7 Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display.
the Main menu on the TV screen.
Hint:
Various Settings
3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select “Manual” ≥ If you have performed Manual Tuning to enter TV stations,
then press the OK button R to display the list of tuned the “– –” indication may appear under “Pos/Name” on the
TV stations. On Screen Display when programming a ShowView timer
4 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select the recording.
desired TV station.
5 Press the OK button R to display the Manual Tuning
menu.
6 Press the Cursor buttons Pos : 5
(3421) P to select the entry Name
Channel
:
:
BR3
18
field for “Mono”. Fine tuning
Decoder
:
:
AUTO
OFF
Video system : PAL
7 Press the Cursor buttons (34) Mono : OFF
P to select “OFF”.
¡ Select “ON” if you want to record the normal (mono)
sound on the Hi-Fi audio tracks during a stereo,
bilingual or NICAM broadcast, or if the stereo sound is
distorted due to inferior reception conditions.

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Restarting the Auto Setup/
Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition
Performing Auto Setup 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.
1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.
VCR
(34) P to select “Tuning” Manual
then press the OK button R. Auto-Setup Restart
Shipping condition
3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select “Auto-Setup

Restart” then press the OK button R to prepare for Auto
Setup start.
VCR
Auto-Setup
4 Press the OK button R again to
Country : others
actually start the Auto Setup. Tuning : Ch 21
To Return the VCR to the Shipping

Condition
If you want to reset the VCR to the factory preset condition,
follow the operation steps below.
1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu

on the TV screen.


VCR
(34) P to select “Shipping Manual

condition” then press the OK Auto-Setup Restart
button R to prepare for Shipping condition
resetting the VCR to the
shipping condition.
4 Press the OK button R to actually change the settings

back to the shipping condition.
≥ To re-tune the VCR, disconnect and reconnect the AC
Mains Cable.
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Setting the VCR’s Clock
Usually, the VCR’s Auto Setup function automatically adjusts To Activate the Automatic Time Correction
the clock to the correct time.
Under some reception conditions, however, the VCR cannot
Function
set the clock automatically.
If a TV station transmits a signal for time setting, performing
In this case, follow the operation steps below to manually set
the operation steps below activates the Automatic time
the clock.
correction function and the time is corrected automatically.
1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on

the TV screen.
To Manually Adjust the Clock
2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select “Clock
1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on setting” then press the OK button R.
the TV screen. ≥ The Clock setting menu
appears on the TV. Clock setting
VCR
2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) VCR Automatic : ON

Clock setting
P to select “Clock setting” then 3 Use the Cursor buttons Time : 20:30:24
Automatic : OFF
press the OK button R. (34) P to set “Automatic”
Date : 16.10.05
Time : 20:30:24
≥ The Clock setting menu Date : 16.10.05
to “ON”.
appears on the TV.
≥ Under adverse reception conditions, etc., the
3 Confirm that “Automatic” is set to “OFF”, and then press Automatic time correction function may not work. In
the OK button R. this case, the indication for “Automatic” is
automatically reset to “OFF”.
If the reception conditions improve later on, it may be
4 Use the Cursor buttons possible to activate this function.
(3421) P to set the date and
time. Clock setting
VCR
≥ Instead of the Cursor buttons Automatic : OFF
(3421) P, you can also use Time : 20:30:24
Date : 16.10.05
the numeric buttons 2 to set the
date and time.

Hints:
≥ If “Automatic” is set to “ON” when you open the Clock
screen, do not set it to “OFF”, otherwise, the automatic time
correcting function is deactivated.
≥ The built-in clock employs the 24-hour system.
≥ In case of a power failure, an automatic back-up system
Various Settings
automatically maintains the operation of the clock for at
least 60 minutes.
≥ When “Automatic” on the Clock setting menu is set to “ON”,
the automatic time correction function checks and if
necessary adjusts the time several times every day.
The automatic time correction function only works when
the VCR is switched off; it does not work in the timer
recording standby mode.
≥ If “Automatic” is set to “OFF” and “Power save” to “ON” (see
page 27), the time may not be maintained correctly. In this
case, manually adjust the clock.
≥ If “Automatic” is set to “ON” and “Power save” to “ON”, the
Automatic time correction function does not work while the
VCR is turned off. However, as soon as it is turned on, the
Automatic time correction function is activated and the
clock is set correctly.
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Other Convenient Functions
(Various Settings)
For Automatic Display on the TV Screen of 5 Tape length indicator
At each press of the TAPE button B, the selected tape
the TV Station Information, etc. length is indicated.
1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu 2E-180: For E30, -60, -90, -120 and -180 tapes
on the TV screen. VCR E-195: For E195 tape
Functions
E-240: For E240 tape
OSD : ON
2 Press the Cursor buttons Power save : OFF E-260 1: For E260 and -300 tapes
VCR display : DIMMED
(34) P to select “Functions” AV2 : DECODER ≥ Even if you have selected the correct tape length, the
TV system : PAL
then press the OK button R. Language : English remaining tape time may not be indicated correctly
Country : others
with certain kinds of cassettes.
3 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select “OSD” 6 Tape running display
and the entry field for “OSD” in this order.
Stop ∂
4 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select “ON”. Rewind 6
≥ The TV station information, type of sound system
Fast Forward 5
of the programme being watched and the sound
playback mode are displayed on the TV screen. Playback !
Recording ¥
Repeat Playback R
7 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Index
Search/One-Touch Recording (OTR)
/Playback Off Timer Function
Indications that Can Be Displayed on the TV Screen with
This Function: Present time 17:24:31
At a press of the OSD/DISPLAY button 5, the following
Tape counter p2:35.47
indications appear on the TV screen.
1 2 3 4
Remaining tape time REMAIN 2:34
ARD STEREO L R SP
Index Search 5 02
A TV station name
One-Touch Recording (OTR) OTR 60
2 STEREO or BILINGUAL Indicator Playback Off Timer Function 30
(NV-FJ610EG/EGY Series, 2E-180 0:00:29
FJ606EG/EGY Series, FJ604EG
Series) 5 6 7
Notes:
When receiving a TV programme, the type of sound ≥ If “OSD” is set to “OFF”, none of the above indications
system in which it is broadcast is automatically indicated. appear.
≥ None of the above indications appear during special
STEREO, M1 and M2 Indicator playback.
(NV-FJ610EC/ECM/ECY Series, FJ606EC/ECM Series, ≥ During playback and when the AV input for the external
FJ604ECM Series) source is selected, indications A and 2 do not appear.
When receiving a TV programme with the Stereo, ≥ Some of the above indications do not appear when using
Bilingual or NICAM sound system, the type of sound NTSC tapes.
system in which it is broadcast is automatically indicated.
STEREO: When receiving a Stereo/NICAM stereo
broadcast.
M1/M2: When receiving a Bilingual/NICAM dual-sound
broadcast.
M1: When receiving a NICAM monaural broadcast.
3 Sound mode during playback (L/R)

At each press of the AUDIO button ?, the selected
playback sound is indicated with L (Left) and R (Right).
Stereo playback:
The L and R indications are displayed.
Left audio channel playback:
The L indication alone is displayed.
Right audio channel playback:
The R indication alone is displayed.
Playback of normal audio track:
Neither L nor R indication is displayed.
4 Tape speed indicator
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For Reduced the VCR’s Power For Automatic Change of the Brightness
Consumption When the VCR Is Switched of the VCR Display When the VCR Is
Off Switched Off
1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu on 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu
the TV screen. on the TV screen.
VCR VCR
Functions Functions
2 Press the Cursor buttons OSD : ON
2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) OSD : ON
(34) P to select “Functions” Power save
VCR display
:
:
OFF
DIMMED
P to select “Functions” then Power save
VCR display
:
:
OFF
DIMMED
then press the OK button R. AV2
TV system
:
:
DECODER
PAL
press the OK button R. AV2
TV system
:
:
DECODER
PAL
Language : English Language : English
Country : others Country : others
3 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select “Power 3 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select “VCR
save” and the entry field for “Power save” in this order. display” and the entry field for “VCR display” in this
order.
4 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select “ON” or
“OFF”. 4 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the desired
ON: In this setting, the power consumption is greatly condition.
minimised when the VCR is turned off (Standby ≥ When the VCR is switched off, the brightness of the
mode). In this case, the following happens: VCR display is as follows:
≥ The item “VCR display” is automatically set to ON: Indications are brightly lit.
“OFF”. OFF: Indications are not lit.
≥ To turn the VCR on, keep the VCR-ON/OFF DIMMED: Indications are dimly lit.
button 1 pressed on the VCR main unit. It is not
possible to turn it on with the remote control. 5 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting.
≥ The Power save function works only when the
VCR is turned off (Standby mode). It does not 6 Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display.
operate in the timer recording standby mode.
After all programmed timer recordings have
been made, and after all programmed data have To Set the Type of External Source
been erased, the VCR switches over to the Equipment that Is Connected to the AV2
Power save mode.
≥ When the VCR is off, Pay TV programmes
21-pin Scart Socket
cannot be watched on the TV because the 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu
signal from the connected decoder is not looped on the TV screen.
VCR
through. To watch them, turn on the VCR. Functions
OFF: In this setting, the power consumption is not 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) OSD
Power save
:
:
ON
OFF
reduced when the VCR is turned off (Standby P to select “Functions” then VCR display
AV2
:
:
DIMMED
DECODER
mode). press the OK button R. TV system

Language
:
:
PAL
English
Country : others
Various Settings
3 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) P to select “AV2”
6 Press the EXIT button Q to exit the On Screen Display. and “DECODER”, “TIMER” or “EXT” in this order.
4 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the type of

external source equipment which is connected to
the VCR’s AV2 21-pin socket.
≥ Set the external source equipment as follows:
DECODER: When a decoder is connected.
TIMER: When a digital receiver is connected.
≥ When this is set, it is possible to have
timer recordings for a Digital Receiver
execute automatically simply by
switching the Digital Receiver into
timer standby mode and then
switching this VCR into timer
(See page 12.)
EXT: When another VCR or a satellite
receiver is connected.

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To Set the Colour TV System Used During Country Setting
Playback or Recording from an External 1 Press the MENU button S to display the Main menu
Source on the TV screen.
2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) VCR
on the TV screen. Functions
VCR P to select “Functions” then OSD : ON
Functions
press the OK button R. Power save : OFF
2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) OSD : ON VCR display : DIMMED
Power save : OFF . AV2 : DECODER
P to select “Functions” then VCR display : DIMMED TV system : PAL
AV2 : DECODER 3 Press the Cursor buttons Language : English
press the OK button R. TV system : PAL Country : others
Language : English (3421) P to select
Country : others
“Country” and the entry field
for “Country” in this order.
(3421) P to select “TV
system” and “PAL/MESECAM”
4 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the desired
in this order.
country.
Pressing the Cursor button (4) P repeatedly changes
4 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the type of
the indication in the following order:
colour TV system (PAL or MESECAM) to be used during
playback or during recording from an external source. others België Belgique Belgien Danmark
5 Press the OK button R to conclude the setting. Italia France España Deutschland
Nederland Norge Österreich Portugal

Svizzera Suisse Schweiz Sverige Suomi
Language Setting
on the TV screen.
2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) VCR
Functions
P to select “Functions” then : ON
OSD
press the OK button R. Power save : OFF
VCR display : DIMMED
AV2 : DECODER
TV system : PAL
3 Press the Cursor buttons Language : English Main menu
Country : others
(3421) P to select
“Language” and the entry field
for “Language” in this order.
4 Press the Cursor buttons (34) P to select the desired

language.
Pressing the Cursor button (4) P repeatedly changes
the indication in the following order:
English Deutsch Français Italiano Español
Suomi Norsk Dansk Nederlands Svenska
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Glossary
Programming ShowView Changes in Non-

VPS (Video Programme System)/
method program- ShowView ShowView
PDC (Programme Delivery Control) program- program-
The Video Programme System (VPS) or the Programme ming
ming start ming
Delivery Control (PDC) is a very convenient system which Selected time
assures that the TV programmes you have programmed for Country
timer recording will be recorded exactly from beginning to
end, even if the actual broadcasting time differs from the France, Belgium,
scheduled time due to delayed start or extension of the Netherlands,
ON OFF OFF
programme duration. Also, if a programme is interrupted and, Sweden, Denmark,
for example, some special news is inserted, the recording Finland, Norway
will also be interrupted automatically and resumed when the
programme continues. Germany,
Depending on the signals sent from the TV stations, Switzerland,
ON ON ON
the VPS/PDC system may not operate properly even when Austria,
“VPS/PDC” has been set to “ON”. Other Countries
Please check with the broadcasters in your area for details.
Italy, Spain,
OFF OFF OFF
≥ In the case of VPS/PDC recording, use the correct time Portugal
(VPS/PDC time) for recording the TV programmes.
Set “VPS/PDC” to “OFF” when the recording time is not the ≥ If the broadcasting station is not transmitting VPS/PDC
correct time (VPS/PDC time). signals, “– – –” appears in the menu for timer programming
VPS/PDC recording is not performed when the time (VPS/ under “VPS/PDC”.
PDC time) is incorrect, even if only by one minute. To find
out the correct time (VPS/PDC time), consult Teletext, a
newspaper or magazine, or other source.
≥ If the actual broadcasting times of timer recordings overlap
(regardless of whether they are VPS/PDC controlled), the NICAM Broadcasting System
recording that starts first always has priority, and the (NV-FJ610EC/ECM/ECY Series, FJ606EC/
recording of the later beginning programme will start only
ECM Series, FJ604ECM Series)
after the first timer recording has finished.
NV-FJ610EC/ECM/ECY Series, FJ606EC/ECM Series,
≥ When the VPS/PDC signal drops out because the
FJ604ECM Series feature the NICAM digital sound system, a
broadcast signal is weak, or when a TV station does not
2-channel sound broadcast system that provides either 2
transmit a regular VPS/PDC signal, the timer recording will
high-quality stereo sound tracks or 2 independent mono
be performed in the normal mode (without VPS/PDC) even
sound tracks, M1 and M2.
if it was programmed for VPS/PDC.
NICAM programmes are always accompanied by standard
In this case, even if the timer recording is performed,
(mono) sound broadcasts, and during playback, you can
whatever has been programmed will not be cancelled at
select the desired sound with the AUDIO button ?.
that particular time but at 4 a.m. on the following day.
≥ The NICAM stereo sound can only be recorded on the
≥ The start times of scheduled programmes listed in the
Hi-Fi audio tracks.
newspaper or magazine may be changed at a later date.
≥ If, for some reason, you want to record a stereo, bilingual
Set “VPS/PDC” to “OFF” when programming a programme
or NICAM TV programme intentionally in mono on the Hi-Fi
whose start time has been subsequently changed.
audio tracks, set “Mono” to “ON” for the programme
Particular care must be taken in this respect with
position on which the desired programme is broadcast, as
ShowView programming since “VPS/PDC” is automatically
described on page 23.
set to “ON” in some countries.
≥ If a programme listed in a newspaper or magazine has two
Important Note on the NICAM System
ShowView numbers, use the ShowView number for VPS/
When NV-FJ610EC/ECM/ECY Series, FJ606EC/ECM Series,
PDC if you wish to proceed with VPS/PDC recording using
FJ604ECM Series are switched on, the tuner automatically
ShowView programming.
switches to a NICAM broadcast if NICAM is being
≥ The default settings for “VPS/PDC” differ depending on the
transmitted. During test transmissions, it is possible that the
country concerned. Refer to the table on the right.
sound received does not correspond to the picture being
viewed. In order to receive synchronised sound and picture,
Helpful Hints
select monaural sound with the AUDIO button ? or setting

“Mono” to “ON”. This applies only until NICAM transmissions
are fully operational.
Even if the sound track is in mono, the STEREO indication
will appear.
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Crystal View Control (CVC)
The crystal view control function ensures that you always
obtain the optimum picture quality so that you get the best
picture automatically.
While the VCR is turned on, the CVC indication \ is always
displayed to show that the Crystal View Control is activated.
21-pin Scart Socket

The 21-pin Scart socket transmits both input and output
signals for picture and sound. TVs equipped with the same
type of socket can be connected here.
This type of socket is also called Peritel, Euro Connector and
Euro AV.
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19
21
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
01 Audio output CH2 (R) 12 No connection

02 Audio input CH2 (R) 13 Red ground
03 Audio output CH1 (L) 14 Blanking ground
04 Audio ground 15 Red
05 Blue ground 16 Blanking
06 Audio input CH1 (L) 17 Video output ground
07 Blue 18 Video input ground
08 Switching voltage 19 Video output
09 Green ground 20 Video input
10 Control signal 21 Ground
11 Green
The Red, Green and Blue (RGB) video signals are looped
through only from an external source unit, for example from a
connected a pay-TV decoder, i.e. they are not from tape
playback.
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Before Requesting Service
Before requesting service, please check the following points.
√ On Screen Display Messages √ The VCR Does Not Work Correctly

The error messages are given in brackets [ ]. The symptom descriptions are given between quotation
marks “ ”.
[Please insert video tape!]
‘ You pressed the REC button I (REC/OTR button ^), “The VCR display is not illuminated.”
the Play button H, the Fast Forward button G, the ‘ The AC mains lead is disconnected.
Rewind button 8 or the SEARCH button L when no Connect the AC mains lead securely.
cassette was inserted in the VCR.
Insert a video cassette. ‘ VCR display setting is “OFF”. Set “VCR display” to “ON”
or “DIMMED”. (See page 27.)
[Please use tape with unbroken recording tab!] ‘ Power save setting is “ON”. Set “Power save” to “OFF”.
‘ You pressed the REC button I (REC/OTR button ^) (See page 27.)
when a cassette with a broken out erasure prevention “The VCR display is illuminated, but the VCR cannot be
tab was inserted in the VCR. operated.”
Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure ‘ The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode.
prevention tab on which recording is possible. Press the TIMER REC button C to cancel the standby
mode.
[This action is not possible before time and date are set] ‘ Safety devices are operating.
‘ You pressed the SHOW VIEW button K or the PROG./ Disconnect the AC mains lead and wait approximately
CHECK button <, even though the time and date have 1 minute before reconnecting.
not yet been set on the VCR. Then check if the VCR can be operated.
Set the time and date.
“The VCR picture does not appear on the TV screen.”
[No timer programmes to be done!] ‘ The RF output channel is set to [– –].
‘ You pressed the TIMER REC button C even though no Change the RF output channel to a channel other than
timer recording has been programmed. [– –]. (See page 9.)
Programme a timer recording before pressing the
TIMER REC button C. “Auto clock setting does not work correctly.”
‘ Teletext information is not available or cannot be read.
[Please put VCR into stop mode first] Set the clock manually.
‘ You attempted to change the contents of the timer
programming while a timer recording was being
performed.
Put the VCR into the stop mode first.
√ Playback Does Not Work Properly

The symptom descriptions are given between quotation
Other messages may also appear. marks “ ”.
Follow the instructions given on the TV screen.
“The playback picture is distorted or in black and white.
Or, horizontal noise bars appear in the picture or horizontal
lines move up and down.”
‘ The tracking adjustment is not correct.
Adjust the tracking. (See page 32.)
‘ The TV’s video playback channel has not been tuned
correctly.
Re-tune the video playback channel.
‘ The video heads are clogged or worn.
Consult your dealer for advice.
‘ The playback picture is distorted when using an E300
type video cassette that was recorded in the LP mode.
Helpful Hints
We recommend that you use video cassettes other than

type E300.
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√ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not
Work Properly
The symptom descriptions are given between quotation Adjusting the Playback Picture
marks “ ”. Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts
the playback picture for optimum quality. However, in
“When recording is attempted, the 1 indication flashes.”
some cases it may be necessary to adjust it manually.
‘ A video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention
tab is used.
If the Picture Contains Noise Bars and It Is Not Clear to
Use a cassette with an intact tab, or if you want to erase
See (Tracking adjustment):
the previously recorded contents on the cassette, cover
If noise bars appear during normal playback, slow
the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape.
playback or still playback, follow the operations below.
“The playback picture of a recorded programme is distorted
During normal or slow playback, TV screen
or no picture can be seen.”
press the Channel button M I (s) or
‘ The aerial or aerial lead connection is defective.
J (i) until the bars noise disappear.
Check the connections. If the picture displayed on the
≥ If the noise bars appear during
TV is also distorted, there is something wrong with the
still playback, switch the VCR over
installation of the aerial.
to the slow playback mode and
‘ No programme was recorded because the VCR is not
then adjust the tracking as
tuned correctly. Playback picture
explained above. containing noise bars
Tune it correctly.
‘ No programme was recorded because the AV input
To Return to Auto Tracking:
(A1 or A2) was selected on the VCR.
Press the Channel buttons M I (s) and J (i)
Select the programme position of the desired TV
simultaneously.
programme.
“Timer recording does not work correctly.”

‘ Time and date are not set or they are set incorrectly.
Set the time and date correctly. If the Still Picture Scrolls Up or Down
‘ The starting time or ending time of the timer recording (V-Lock Adjustment):
were not programmed correctly. If the still picture scrolls up or down, perform the following
Set the starting time or ending time correctly. operation.
‘ The VCR was not put in the timer recording standby
During still playback, keep the Channel button M I (s)
mode.
or J (i) pressed until the picture stops scrolling.
After programming a timer recording, press the
TIMER REC button C to put the VCR in the timer
“Recording from an external source connected to the VCR’s Precautions:

AV input cannot be made.” ≥ With certain TV models and tapes, it may not be
‘ The correct AV input (A1 or A2) is not selected. possible to adjust the tracking.
Select the correct AV input (A1 or A2). ≥ If you play back a cassette that was recorded on
‘ The connections from the external source are not made another VCR, the picture quality may be inferior and it
correctly. Correct them. (See page 18.) may be necessary to adjust the tracking. Also, on some
TVs, the picture may scroll up and down in the special
playback functions.
However, these are not malfunctions.
√ The Remote Control Does Not Work
Correctly
The symptom descriptions are given between quotation
marks “ ”.
“The remote control does not work correctly.”

‘ The remote control signal cannot reach the VCR.
Aim the remote control at the VCR and make sure that
the infrared beam’s path is not obstructed.
‘ The distance to the VCR is too long.
Use the remote control within 7 metres from the VCR. If
you are using it within this range but the remote control
still cannot operate the VCR, replace the batteries.
‘ The batteries are exhausted.
Replace with new batteries.
‘ The batteries have been inserted with reversed
polarities (+/-).
Insert the batteries correctly. (See page 4.)
‘ Power save setting is “ON”. Set “Power save” to “OFF”.
(See page 27.)
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Cautions
Be sure to read the cautions carefully before you operate this
VCR.
Video head clogging
Avoid sudden changes in temperature The video heads record the picture signals on the tape
during recording and read picture signals from the tape
If the VCR is moved suddenly from a cold to a warm place, during playback. They are, therefore, of critical importance for
condensation may form on the tape surface and inside the the picture quality. If the VCR is used for a very long time,
VCR. If this happens, leave the VCR at room temperature for these heads may become dirty and clogged with dust and
at least 1 hour before operating it. fine particles from the tape coating. In such a case, the
signals can no longer be recorded correctly, and the
Avoid humidity and dust playback picture will be distorted accordingly. This is the
Do not use the VCR in very humid or dusty places. This may case, for example, if during the playback of a tape, which you
cause damage to its internal parts. know to have excellent recording quality, the picture and
sound quality are inferior. When such a symptom occurs,
have the recorder checked by qualified service personnel.
Do not cover the ventilation holes
The ventilation holes prevents excessive heat build-up
inside the VCR during extended periods of use. Do not block
these holes; especially avoid covering them with soft Head cleaning by a service center is not covered by
materials such as paper or cloth. warranty.
Keep the VCR away from high temperatures

Condensation may form in the following cases:
Keep the VCR away from extreme heat such as direct
sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles. ≥ If the VCR is in a room that was very cold before the heater
has just been turned on.
Avoid magnets or magnetized objects ≥ If the VCR is in a room with steam or high humidity.
≥ If the VCR is brought from cold surroundings into a well-
Never bring a magnet or magnetized object close to the VCR heated room.
because this could adversely affect the performance of the ≥ The VCR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such
VCR. When using the VCR together with other equipment, as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot
keep as much distance as possible between them to prevent and humid.
them from adversely affecting each other’s performance.
Note:
No fingers or other objects inside In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the
VCR for at least 1 hour.
Touching internal parts of the VCR is dangerous, and may
This VCR is not equipped with a dew sensor.
seriously damage it. Do not attempt to disassemble the VCR.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Keep water away

Keep the VCR away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc.
Caution: If water or some other liquid is spilled into the VCR,
serious damage could occur. If you spill any liquid into the
VCR, consult qualified service personnel.
Lightning
To avoid damage by lightning, disconnect the aerial plug
from the VCR during lightning storms.
Cleaning the VCR

Wipe the VCR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use any cleaning
fluid or other chemicals. Also do not use compressed air to
Helpful Hints
remove dust.
Stacking
Install the VCR in a horizontal position and do not place
anything heavy on it.
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Specifications
NV-FJ610 Series
NV-FJ606 Series
NV-FJ604 Series
Power Source: 220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption: 21 W
Power Consumption When
in Standby Mode: Approx. 3 W
(When Power save function is activated)
Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system

Video Heads: 4 heads
Audio Heads: 2 heads (Hi-Fi)
Tape Speed: SP; 23.39 mm/s
LP; 11.7 mm/s
Tape Format: VHS tape
Record/Playback Time: SP; 240 min with NV-E240
LP; 480 min with NV-E240
FF/REW Time: approx. 60 s with NV-E180
VIDEO
Television System: CCIR; 625 lines, 50 fields, PAL colour signal
Modulation System: Luminance; FM azimuth recording
Colour signal; converted subcarrier phase shift recording
Input Level: AV1/AV2; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, terminated
Output Level: AV1/AV2; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, terminated
RF Modulated; UHF channel (21–69), 75 ohm
AUDIO
Input Level: AV1/AV2; s6 dBV, more than 10 kohm
Output Level: AV1/AV2; s6 dBV, less than 1 kohm
AUDIO OUT (PHONO); s6 dBV, less than 1 kohm
Audio Track: 1 track (Normal-mono only), 2 channels (Hi-Fi sound-stereo)
Video Horizontal Resolution: Colour; more than 240 lines (SP)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Video; more than 43 dB (SP)
Dynamic Range: Audio; more than 90 dB (Hi-Fi audio track)
Audio Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz/Hi-Fi
Wow and Flutter: 0.005% Wrms/Hi-Fi
Operating Temperature: 5uC–40uC
Operating Humidity: 35%–80%
Weight: 3.9 kg
Dimensions: 430 (W)a87 (H)a303 (D) mm
Standard Accessories: 1 pc. RF Coaxial cable
1 pc. Remote Control (EUR571739)
2 pcs. R6 size batteries
1 pc. AC mains lead
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

D Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan

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Timer Recording Helpful Hints

Í/I < EJECT

C D ¥REC/OTR TIMER RECÁ 6 5

AV2 (DECODER/EXT) AV1 (TV)

°°3 INDEX REC I INDEX REC Q INDEX REC

° See page 4. (VCR Operation)

VCR Operation Inserting Remote Control

°T Child Lock Function buttons Notes for Battery Replacement:

If the Sliding Cover of the Remote Control

°[ Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to switch the VCR from on

SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development

Only Panasonic TVs can be operated with the provided

A 1 Set the VCR/TV switch N to “TV”.

°°U Teletext buttons 3 Before the indications for selecting another AV

°°X TV/TEXT button

Aerial (not supplied)

Connecting and Setting Up

21- Scart cable to AV1

Aerial (not supplied)

RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

01 Switch the TV on.

Indication when Auto Setup

08 Press the MENU button S 3 Press the OK button R to Pos

for more than 5 seconds so display the list of tuned TV 2 ZDF 2

The initial setting is channel 36. List of tuned TV stations

√ To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

1 Switch the TV on. To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been

Connecting and Setting Up

Indication of the test pattern

Test pattern indication

For Cue Playback: To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly

For Review Playback: Repeat Playback

To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode:

To Stop Playback During Review Playback:

To Activate the Playback Off Timer Function:

4 Press the TIMER REC button C to switch the VCR over

To Programme with the On

Preparations 09 Press the OK button R to conclude the settings.

³ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is

³ Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention

³ Set the VCR/TV switch N to “VCR”.

10 Press the TIMER REC button C to switch the VCR

Follow the on screen operation guide.

05 Press the OFF button E to set the ending time.

2 Press the Numeric buttons 2

reduced picture quality.

Regarding the “A” indication, refer to page 15. Note:

5 Press the TAPE button B to select the corresponding

6 Press the OK button R again to conclude the

operation steps 1–6. jjjjj

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A Indication when “A” is

<To Programme a Daily Timer Recording>

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Programming Programming Time jjjjj

Use the DATE button ;. Pos

Use the ON button F. jjjjj