Video Cassette Recorder Line Recording NV-SJ3 MK2AM Operating Instructions Contents VQT9286 Precautions 3 Connections 4 Tuning the TV to your VCR (Line Recording) 4 Menu Setting 5 Playback 6 Play-Off Timer 8 Recording and Editing 9 One-Touch Recording (OTR) 11 Other Functions 12 Before Requesting Service 14 Specifications 15 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
IMPORTANT Infrared Remote Control Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. Power Source for the Remote Control The remote control is powered by 2 UM3 or R6 size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year, although this depends on the frequency of use. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ENGLISH Precautions Please read these precautions before you operate this VCR (Line Recording). Avoid: – Humidity and dust. – Extreme heat such as direct sunlight. – Magnets or electromagnetic objects. – Touching internal parts of the VCR (Line Recording). – Water or some other liquid. – Lightning. Disconnect the aerial plug from the VCR (Line Recording) during lightning storms. – Anything heavy on the VCR (Line Recording). – Connecting or handling the equipment with wet hands.
ENGLISH Connections B: Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Socket A: Basic Connections TV Set (Not Supplied) Aerial (Not Supplied) TV Set (Not Supplied) Aerial Connector A-1 A-2 AUDIO IN VIDEO IN B-1 L H L H AUDIO VIDEO RF OUT RF IN AUDIO VIDEO RF OUT OUT RF IN (Not Supplied) OUT IN IN B-2 A-3 Tuning the TV to your VCR (Line Recording) It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV broadcasts.
SYSTEM Menu Setting (¡ENGLISH ) 1 Press [MENU]. TAPE SELECT (AUTO) SYSTEM (AUTO) NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV) 2 Select [LANGUAGE]. END :MENU 3 Select one of the two SELECT: languages displayed: English and Russian. 4 Press [MENU] to make the on screen display disappear. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Select [SYSTEM]. 3 Select [AUTO], [PAL], [MESECAM] or [B/W]. [AUTO]: Allows PAL, or MESECAM signals to be distinguished automatically. Normally set at this position.
Playback POWER SEARCH VCR/TV SPEED TRACKING/V-LOCK 120 60 18 0 30 REC/ STANDBY PLAY/ OFF MENU FF 240 REW POWER /I PLAY RESET LP(EP) REW REC/OTR EJECT FF STOP 3 1 2 5 4 STOP 31 INDEX 5 2 Preparation Insert a recorded video cassette tape. For High Speed Cue or Review Playback (JET SEARCH) During playback, tap [FF] or [REW] twice. Operations 1 Start viewing the picture by pressing [PLAY].
For High Speed Playback During Fast Forward or Rewind Keep [FF] pressed during fast forward. Keep [REW] pressed during rewind. To Eject the Video Cassette Using the Remote Control Keep pressing [STOP] for at least 3 seconds. To Play back the Recorded Section Repeatedly Keep [PLAY] pressed for 5 seconds or more. The [R 1] display appears on the TV screen. – Press [STOP] to release the Repeat Playback mode.
Play-Off Timer 120 60 18 0 30 REC/ STANDBY FF 240 REW PLAY/ OFF LP(EP) REC/OTR POWER /I EJECT STOP 1,2 Whenever you are playing back a tape and wish to stop the tape automatically, simply set the playback duration up to 240 minutes using [PLAY/OFF]. Preparation Insert a recorded cassette. Operations 1 Start playback by pressing [PLAY]. 2 Press [PLAY/OFF] on the main unit repeatedly to select the desired playback duration.
To Interrupt Recording 120 18 60 0 30 Press [PAUSE/SLOW] during recording. Press it again to continue recording. 240 Recording and Editing REC/ STANDBY LP(EP) 120 60 18 0 30 REC/ STANDBY FF 240 REW PLAY/ OFF LP(EP) To Select the Desired Tape Speed REC/OTR POWER /I EJECT STOP Press [SPEED] before recording. AUDIO/VIDEO IN L H Repeatedly pressing this button changes the tape speed in the following order.
POWER SEARCH VCR/TV SPEED TRACKING/V-LOCK MENU PLAY REW 2,4 5 RESET FF 3 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT STOP INDEX OSD REC L H AUDIO VIDEO RF OUT RF IN OUT IN Editing To Record a TV Programme Various contents from other sources can be recorded as a series into a single tape. TV programmes can be recorded by connecting this VCR (Line Recording) to a TV with Audio/Video output sockets. Preparations – Press [VCR/TV] to select VCR mode.
One-Touch Recording (OTR) 120 18 60 0 30 REC/ STANDBY FF 240 REW PLAY/ OFF LP(EP) REC/OTR POWER /I EJECT STOP 1,2 Whenever you are in a hurry to start a timer recording with automatic stop in your absence, simply set the recording duration up to 240 minutes with [REC/OTR]. Preparations – Press [VCR/TV] to select VCR mode. – Connect a movie camera or another VCR to this VCR (Line Recording) as shown on page 9. – Insert a video cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention tab. – Set [SYSTEM].
Searching while checking the video cassette contents (Intro-Jet Scan) Other Functions POWER SEARCH The approximate beginnings of each recorded programme are played in succession at the high speed so that the programme to be viewed can be located easily. VCR/TV SPEED TRACKING/V-LOCK MENU PLAY REW RESET FF Preparation Insert the recorded cassette. STOP INDEX OSD REC Operations 1 Press [SEARCH].
Settings Using the On Screen Display Press [OSD]. – The on screen display appears during playback or AV external recording or playback. – Press [OSD] again to make the on screen display disappear. 1 2 3 4 5 6 REMAIN 4:00 0:00.22 SP MESECAM 1 Remaining tape time – The remaining tape time may not be displayed when inserting a cassette. – The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly.
Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, check the following points again. VCR (Line Recording) will not operate. [Mains lead not connected.] – Reconnect mains lead to mains outlet. [Safety devices operating.] – Disconnect mains lead and wait for 1 minute. Reconnect mains supply and check functions. [An unknown language appears on the screen.] – Select the desired language. See page 5. Picture noisy or not in colour. Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.
Specifications 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: 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 9W 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system 2 heads PAL; 23.
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