Video Cassette Recorder NV-SJ500series NV-SJ508AMJ Operating Instructions VQT8775 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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. Longrun Head System This longrun head system enables approximately 8,000 hours of recording/playback with high quality images.
Positions of 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 X P POWER Í/I 9 < EJECT X ;PAUSE/STILL A.
Contents As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. IMPORTANT Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. 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.
Preparing the Remote Control Introduction to Controls and Components Inserting Remote Control Batteries When you want to operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV switch R to “VCR”. 1 1 Slide off the battery cover. 2 Numeric buttons To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR. Example: 09: 9 1 19: 9 2 To enter numbers for various settings. = 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.
Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV TV Operation The explanations below show you what functions individual buttons have when the VCR/TV switch R is set to “TV”. 1 POWER button To switch the TV on from standby mode (OFF) or vice versa. On some TVs it is only possible to switch the TV to standby mode (OFF) with this button, but not on.
Connections This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an aerial, TV, etc. When the VCR is turned on after unpacking and connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically. Aerial (Not supplied) TV Set (Not supplied) Basic Connections The following connections are required to record and play back the video cassette through the TV.
Tuning the TV to Your VCR 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 video and audio input sockets, then you do not need to follow the procedure below. When the VCR is turned on after unpacking and connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically.
Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR The VCR is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV) and can be preset to receive up to 99 TV broadcast stations. Plug in Auto Tuning When the VCR is turned on after connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Auto Tuning starts. 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.
Preparations ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Turn on the VCR and select any programme position except A1 or A2. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch R to “VCR”. Manual Tuning Procedure Manual Audio System Setting Procedure 3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) T to select “CH” then select the channel number you want tuned by pressing the Cursor buttons (21) T. 1 Select desired programme position by pressing the Channel button P.
Blanking of Unused Programme Positions 1 Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 1 Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 34 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34 34) T to select “TUNER PRESET” then press the ENTER button U. 34 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34 34) T to select “TUNER PRESET” then press the ENTER button U.
To Add and Delete the Channel Preparations ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Turn on the VCR and select any programme position except A1 or A2. Example: If you want to add a new channel between Channel 4 and Channel 6, On Screen Display 1 Press the MENU button V to MENU LANGUAGE display the Main menu on the CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET TV screen. CH ADD&DELETE Example: If you want to delete Channel 6, 1 Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on the TV screen.
Language Setting of the On Screen Display Preparations ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Turn on the VCR. Operations 1 Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 34 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34 34) T to select “LANGUAGE” then press the ENTER button U. 34 3 Press the Cursor buttons (34 34) T to select the desired language. 4 Press the MENU button V twice to exit the On Screen Display.
Settings Using the On Screen Display Preparations ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Turn on the VCR. To Make Various Indicators Appear On On Screen Display Screen Display At a press of the OSD button 5, the following indications appear on the TV screen. ≥ Press the OSD button 5 again to make the On Screen Display disappear. 12345 CH 1 A. DUB 0:00.
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 Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 34 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34 34) T to select “SYSTEM” then press the ENTER button U. SYSTEM AUTO PAL MESECAM NTSC B/W SELECT: END :MENU Setting Up 34 3 Press the Cursor buttons (34 34) T to select “AUTO”. ≥ The VCR automatically distinguishes between “PAL”, “SECAM/MESECAM” and “NTSC” signals.
Option Setting To Select the Corresponding Video Cassette Tape Length to Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time On Screen Display (TAPE SELECT) 1 Press the MENU button V to display the Main menu on the TV screen. MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE SYSTEM OPTION SELECT : ,ENTER END :MENU 2 34 Press the Cursor buttons (34 34) T to select “OPTION” then press the ENTER button U.
For Reduced the VCR’s Power Consumption When the VCR Is Switched Off Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT. 34 3 Press the Cursor buttons (34 34) T to select “POWER SAVE” then select “ON” or “OFF” by pressing 21 the Cursor buttons (2 1) T. OPTION TAPE SELECT (E180) NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO) NTSC PB SELECT (onPALTV) NTSC CONVERTER (OFF) POWER SAVE (OFF) DIRECT REC (OFF) SELECT: END :MENU This setting makes the display disappear when OPTION TAPE SELECT (E180) the VCR is off.
Setting the System Setting the System for Playback This VCR can play back tapes recorded in the video system of PAL, MESECAM or NTSC. Set the System according to the video system of a tape you want to play back. When you play back a tape, make sure that the system is set properly. Video system of a playback tape System Setting SYSTEM*1 Output Colour NTSC PB SELECT*2 Video Output Aerial Output ≥ AUTO PAL MESECAM NTSC PAL PAL B.G / I / DK 5.5 6.0 6.5 ≥ AUTO PAL MESECAM NTSC SECAM SECAM B.
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. ≥ Make sure that the system is set properly. See page 18. Whenever you are playing back and wish to stop the tape automatically, simply set the playback duration by pressing the PLAY OFF TIMER Á button Z on the VCR repeatedly. The duration indicated on the VCR display changes by pressing the PLAY OFF TIMER Á button Z as follows.
NTSC Playback Convenient Automatic Functions Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back with this VCR via a PAL system TV. ≥ Make sure that the system is set properly. See page 18. ¡ Select “NTSC PB SELECT” from the on screen display according to the colour TV system of the TV. (See page 16.) VCR Auto Power On When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on automatically. on PAL TV: For TVs that can receive PAL signals. 4.43: For TVs that can receive NTSC 4.43 signals. 3.
Manual Recording Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch R to “VCR”. ≥ Make sure that the system is set properly. See page 18. Operations 2 3 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. ≥ If it has already been inserted, press the POWER button 1 to turn the VCR on. Select the TV station using the Channel buttons P. ≥ It is also possible to select by pressing the Numeric buttons 2.
To Immediately Record the Same Scenes of Programme That You Are Viewing on the TV (Direct Recording) To Select the Recording Duration and Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording) This function allows you to immediately start recording the same scenes of programme that you are viewing on the TV. OTR means One-Touch Recording and is called this way, because you can start recording and select the recording duration by repeatedly pressing a single button.
Timer Recording 4-Key Programming Up to 8 timer programmes, including weekly and daily programmes, can be recorded up to one month in advance by setting the timer. Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. ≥ Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set, refer to page 13. ≥ Make sure that the system is set properly. See page 18.
Weekly Timer Recording In step 3 of 4-Key Programming, select the desired day by pressing the DATE j button ;. For example, SU (Sunday) On Screen Display TIMER PROGRAMME CH DATE ON OFF 2 SU – – : – – – – : – – SP END CHECK : TIMER REC : PROG/CHECK (SU=Sunday, MO=Monday, TU=Tuesday, WE=Wednesday, TH=Thursday, FR=Friday, SA=Saturday) Daily Timer Recording For this timer function, several groups of days can be selected.
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 Press the PROG./CHECK button < twice. 2 Press the MENU button V to exit the On Screen Display.
Search Functions Searching Timer-Recorded Programmes (Programme List Search) Searching Using the Programme List Search Function When timer programmes are recorded by this VCR, the VCR stores the programming details, and the programmes are selected and searched by the programme list search function. Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥ Release the standby status for timer programme recording. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch R to “VCR”.
To Find the Beginning of Each Recording (VHS Index Search System) Searching while Checking the Video Cassette Contents (Intro-Jet Scan) This VCR automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording is started. The Index search function makes use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired programme quickly and easily. This VCR automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording starts.
Editing Assembly Editing 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. AV1 (VIDEO IN c / AUDIO IN f) AV2 (VIDEO IN [ / AUDIO IN \) Operations 1 Press the Play button I 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 K to put it in the recording pause mode.
Audio Dubbing This function lets you insert narration, background music or special sound effects in previously made recordings. However, this automatically erases the original sound in the tape portions, on which you perform audio dubbing. AV1 (VIDEO IN c / AUDIO IN f) AV2 (VIDEO IN [ / AUDIO IN \) Preparations ≥ Connect the audio equipment or a video movie camera to this VCR with an audio cable. ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV.
Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, check the following points again. Message of On Screen Display The VCR will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in quotations “ On screen display messages are displayed. The error message is indicated in brackets [ ]. [PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.] ‘ REC/OTR button b (REC button K), TIMER REC button D or DIRECT REC button 6 has been pressed without a video cassette inserted. Insert a video cassette. [PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.
Recording will not operate correctly ”. “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. See page 7. Check your normal TV picture.
Usage Precautions Please read these precautions before you operate this VCR. If Dew Forms in the VCR Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Dew may form in the VCR if: ≥ The VCR is in a room where the heater has just been turned on. ≥ The VCR is in a room with steam or high humidity. ≥ The VCR is brought from cold surroundings into a wellheated room. ≥ The VCR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.
Specifications NV-SJ500AM/AMC/AMM/EU/AU NV-SJ508AMJ 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 16 W 2 rotary heads, h
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