Video Cassette Recorder NV-SJ230AM Operating Instructions Contents VQT9640 Page Warning and Important Information 2 Controls and Components 3 Connections 5 Tuning the TV to Your VCR 5 Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR 6 Language Setting of the On Screen Display 9 Setting the Clock of Your VCR 9 Settings Using the On Screen Display 10 Option Setting 11 Playback 12 Recording 14 Timer Recording 17 Search Functions 19 Before Requesting Service 21 Specifications 23 Before attem
Longrun Head System Warning and Important Information As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.
Controls and Components 1 ? 4 7 POWER TIMER REC Í/ I Á SEARCH P O JET REW A EJECT CVC PICTURE TAPE REFRESH MODE Q2 R S REC/OTR 6/6 5 STOP PLAY 5/ 5 E U6 B T V W IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN (AV1) X OUT Y VCR Operation RF Z [ TV Operation F \ ] VOLUME TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; AV X s VCR VCR W PICTURE MODE OSD INPUT SELECT X INDEX : MENU REC 9 ¥ NAVI 3 1 2 OK 6 1 5 JET REW ;/D ∫ 6 PROG.
VCR Operation 1 VCR POWER button 2 PICTURE MODE button 3 INDEX button 4 SEARCH button 5 Play button 6 Rewind button 7 JET REW button 8 PROG./CHECK button 9 SPEED button : DATE button ; CH button T CVC indicator The crystal view control function ensure that you always obtain the optimum picture quality so that you get the best picture automatically.
Connections Tuning the TV to Your VCR This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an aerial, TV, etc. The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel E21-E69. It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV broadcasts. If you have connected the VCR to the TV through the Audio/ Video input sockets, then you do not need to follow the procedure below.
To Change the RF output Channel In some rare cases after tuning the TV to your VCR, interference may be visible on the picture. To get rid of this interference, you can manually adjust the RF output channel a few channels up and down from the current setting. The procedure is described below. Operations 1 Hold down MENU button K for 5 seconds or more. – The VCR display changes as shown below and the VCR picture on the TV displays this pattern.
Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display Manual Tuning Procedure Introduction The VCR is tuned automatically by Plug in Auto Tuning. However, Auto Tuning using the On Screen Display should be performed according to the following method if necessary. 1 Press the MENU button K to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) M to select [TUNER PRESET] then press OK button L.
Blanking of Unused Programme Positions Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure. 4 5 Press the Cursor buttons (34) M to select [CLEAR] then press the Cursor buttons (21) M to select [ON]. – Repeat steps 3–4 for other unused programme positions to skip during the selection of programme positions. – To cancel the blanking of a programme position select that programme position then set [CLEAR] to [OFF].
Language Setting of the On Screen Display Select one of the 2 languages displayed: English, and Arabic. Preparations – Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. – Turn on the VCR. Operations 1 Press the MENU button K to display the Main menu on the TV screen. MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE SYSTEM OPTION Press the Cursor buttons (34) M to select [LANGUAGE] then press the OK button L.
3 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/ Index Search/OTR indication/Play-Off Timer Settings Using the On Screen Display Information Preparations – Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. – Turn on the VCR. To Set the Colour TV System 1 2 3 4 On Screen Display Press the MENU button K to display the Main menu on the TV screen. SYSTEM AUTO PAL MESECAM NTSC B/W Press the Cursor buttons (34) M to select [SYSTEM] then press the OK button L. CH 1 –2:35.
DELETE NAVIDATA: To delete all the Jet Navigator data stored in the VCR’s memory. – Press the Cursor buttons (21) M to select [OK] then press the OK button L to do the deletion. Option Setting 1 2 3 Press the MENU button K to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) M to select [OPTION] then press the OK button L. Press the Cursor buttons (34) M to select the desired field.
Playback Preparations – Confirm that the VCR is on. – Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. – Insert a recorded video cassette. For Normal Playback: Press the Play button 5. VCR display For Cue or Review Playback: During playback, tap the Fast Forward button B or the Rewind button 6. – To return to normal playback, press the Play button 5.
NTSC Playback Convenient Automatic Functions Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back with this VCR via a PAL system TV. – Select [NTSC PB SELECT] from the on screen display according to the colour TV system of the TV. (See page 11.) – NTSC 3.58 recording requires [NTSC INPUT SELECT] to be in the AUTO or 3.58 position (see page 11), however if [NTSC INPUT SELECT] is in this position when recording a NTSC 3.58 signal, no colour is available for the PAL TV.
To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time Recording Preparations – Confirm that the VCR is on. – Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR display. 1 Select [TAPE SELECT] from the on screen display and select the corresponding video cassette tape length. See page 11. 2 Operations 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.
To Immediately Record the Same Scenes of Programme That You Are Viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording) This function allows you to immediately start recording the same scenes of programme that you are viewing on the TV. Conditions for correct operation of the Direct TV Recording function: – Set [DIRECT REC] to [ON]. (See page 11.) – The VCR must be connected to the TV’s Audio/Video output socket via Audio/Video cable as shown.
Recording from an external source This function can be used to make up an edited tape from other recordings or video sources. A new scene can be added to the end of previous one. AV (AUDIO IN X / VIDEO IN V) Recording VCR To delete all of a cassette’s contents (Tape Refresh Function) You can delete all of a cassette’s contents (the picture, the sound and the Jet Navigator data) all at once.
7 Timer Recording Press the Cursor button (1) M to select the Category. Then, select the desired category by pressing the Cursor buttons (3421) M. 4-Key Programming CATEGORY SETTING Up to 16 timer programmes, including weekly and daily programmes, can be recorded up to one month in advance by setting the timer. ≥MOVIE ≥MUSIC ≥DRAMA ≥EDUCA ≥DOCUM ≥SPORT ≥CHILD ≥NEWS ≥OTHER ≥– – – – – CATEGORY SETTING ≥MOVIE ≥MUSIC ≥DRAMA ≥EDUCA ≥DOCUM END : MENU Preparations – Confirm that the VCR is on.
Timer Recording from an External Signal Source If timer recording is performed by a unit connected to the Audio/Video input sockets, select the AV indicator in step 3 of 4-Key Programming for the programme position. On Screen Display DATE 27SA Checking a Timer Programme – The VCR must be turned on, or in timer recording standby mode. – Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. 1 CH ON OFF A V – – : – – – – : – – SP Press the PROG./CHECK button 8 twice.
To Set the Category Search Functions The category setting allows you to find what kind of programmes are recorded by the character and the icon indications. Jet Navigator This VCR can display a list of the recorded programmes on the inserted video cassette on the TV screen. You can then select the desired programme, and the VCR will quickly locate its beginning and start playback.
When Recording Over the Same Location on a Tape: – The originally recorded programme is deleted from the list. – Programme contents starting near the start and end of the newly recorded programme (within 10 minutes before the start and after the end of the newly recorded programme) are also erased. (Although old programme contents are also similarly erased in the case of ordinary recording, the newly recorded programme is not registered in the list.
Searching while Checking the Video Cassette Contents (Intro-Jet Scan) This VCR automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording starts. The Intro-Jet Scan function makes use of these index signals to play back the beginning of each programme recorded on the cassette one after another at high speed. This lets you quickly and easily check the contents of a cassette and find a desired programme.
Recording will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ]. [The 1 indication flashes whenever recording is attempted.] – The erasure prevention tab on the video cassette has been broken off. Use a tape with an intact erasure prevention tab, or cover the tab hole with adhesive tape, if the original recording is no longer required. [The picture is recorded with noise or a blank screen.] – The aerial or aerial cable is defective. Check the aerial connection to the VCR.
Specifications NV-SJ230AMM Power Source: Power Consumption: Video Recording System: Video Heads: Tape Speed: Tape Format: Record/Playback Time: FF/REW Time: VIDEO Television System: Modulation System: Input Level: Output Level: AUDIO Input Level: Output Level: Audio Track: Video Horizontal Resolution: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Audio Frequency Response: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions: Standard Accessories: 110–240 V AC 50/60 Hz 11 W 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system 2
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