Panasonic NV-FJ762EE Operating Instructions Manual

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VQT8596
Video Cassette Recorder
NV-FJ762EE
Operating Instructions
Instrukcja obsługi
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
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  • Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder NV-FJ762EE Operating Instructions Instrukcja obsługi Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, VQT8596 please read these instructions completely.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Controls And Components

    Controls and Components/Regulatory i komponenty 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. Trzymaj tą stronę otwartą w trakcie czytania niniejszej instrukcji obsługi. Odwołuj się do niej dla sprawdzenia nazw regulatorów i komponentów, które pojawiają...
  • Page 4: Vcr Operation

    Cassette compartment ° VCR 1/2 switch ° Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window ° Set to the “VCR 2” position when using two Panasonic VCRs. (See page 53.) VCR display ° SUBTITLE button ° When receiving or playing back recordings of TV...
  • Page 5: Checking The Accessories/Preparing The Remote Control

    ENGLISH Checking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote Control Check that you have the accessories shown below ∏ Operating Instructions ∏ Remote Control ∏ Batteries for the Remote Control ∏ Satellite Receiver List ∏ RF lead to connect VCR and TV ∏ AC Mains lead Inserting Remote Control Batteries ≥...
  • Page 6: Cautions

    Cautions Be sure to read the cautions carefully before you operate this Video head clogging VCR. The video heads record the picture signals on the tape during recording and read picture signals from the tape during Avoid sudden changes in temperature playback.
  • Page 7: Warning And Important Information

    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. 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.
  • Page 8: Setting The Remote Control To Operate Your Tv

    VCR. to the AV Input on Your Panasonic TV ≥ Some TV models cannot be operated with this remote Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods for control. switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform Set the VCR/TV switch to “TV”.
  • Page 9 List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Panasonic 01–04 SIEMENS AIWA SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33 AKAI 27, 30 SONY BLAUPUNKT TELEFUNKEN 10– 14 BRANDT 10, 15 THOMSON 10, 15 BUSH 05, 06 TOSHIBA CURTIS...
  • Page 10: Connecting And Preparations For A Tv Equipped With The Q Link Function

    Download) if you connect the VCR to your TV with a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied). Depending on the manufacturer, the equivalent of the Q Link function has a different name and may not work exactly the same. “Q Link” is a registered trademark of Panasonic. °...
  • Page 11: To Simultaneously Set Up This Vcr With A New Tv

    Preset Download Function Hint: ≥ If you use a Panasonic TV and perform the operation step The Preset Download function automatically copies the tuning 1, starting the downloading of the setup data will position of all available TV stations into the VCR’s memory automatically display the “Download”...
  • Page 12: Connecting And Preparations For A Tv Not Equipped With The Q Link Function

    Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped with the Q Link Function 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) Aerial Input socket 21-pin Scart...
  • Page 13: Auto Setup Function

    If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1, When the clock setting menu appears after Auto Setup follow the operations explained below. has finished: Auto Setup Function Press the Cursor buttons (3421) to set the correct time and date.
  • Page 14 Select an unoccupied programme position (which is not To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been tuned to a TV station). Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programme Function position “0”. See page 13.
  • Page 15: When You Insert A Video Cassette

    When You Insert a Video Cassette The Tape Library System makes it easy to check what programmes are recorded on the inserted tape and lets you quickly select a programme for playback. For further details about the Tape Library System, see page 25. When you insert a cassette with an erasure prevention tab: When you insert a cassette without an erasure prevention tab:...
  • Page 16: Playback

    Playback Preparations Notes: ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after selected.
  • Page 17 To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly ≥ Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication in the following order: Press the Play button on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. Counter display The “R” indication appears on the On Screen Display. (normal playback mode) (min.) (min.)
  • Page 18: Recording

    Recording To Immediately Record the Same Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. TV Programme That You Are ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is Viewing on the TV selected. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch to “VCR”.
  • Page 19: To Select The Recording Duration And Perform Timer Recording (Otr Recording)

    To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded To Manually Adjust the Audio Recording Contents Level When you record again onto a previously This VCR adjusts the recording level automatically to prevent recorded video cassette, the previous sound distortion due to excessive peaks. recording is automatically erased and However, if you want to manually adjust the audio recording replaced with the new recording.
  • Page 20: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording This function lets you programme the VCR for unattended automatic recording of desired TV programmes when you are Press the SP/LP button to set the desired tape not at home or sleeping. speed. You can programme timer recordings in two different ways: ≥...
  • Page 21: To Programme With The Showview Function

    To Programme with the Press the TIMER REC button to switch the VCR ShowView Function over to the timer recording standby mode. ≥ Check that “Á” is lit on the VCR display. The ShowView numbers assigned to each TV programme If it is flashing, check the timer recording details again.
  • Page 22: Other Timer Recordings And Convenient Functions

    Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions Setting the Recording Date/Day(s) Condition for correct operation of the Auto SP/LP Change function: Perform this operation in operation step 3 when programming ≥ The tape length of the inserted cassette must be set a timer recording with the On Screen Display, or in operation correctly.
  • Page 23 Programming a Timer Recording of a To Check the Contents of Timer Recording Satellite Programme Programmings The programming of a timer recording of a satellite ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. programme can be performed in the same way as for normal ≥...
  • Page 24 To Cancel the Programming of a Timer Recording It is not possible to cancel a programming while the timer recording is being performed. ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch to “VCR”. Press the PROG./CHECK Timer recording button to display the timer...
  • Page 25: Tape Library System

    Tape Library System This advanced system makes it quick and easy to check the contents of an inserted cassette. It can also be used to quickly find out which cassette in your collection contains a desired programme. Whenever a cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab is inserted, the VCR first performs a brief check and then shows the number of the cassette and its contents on the On Screen Display.
  • Page 26: To Check The Tape Library Data

    To Check the Tape Library Data Note: ≥ In the case of certain cassettes, for example cassettes To Check What Programmes Are Recorded recorded on another NV-FJ762 model VCR or cassettes whose cassette number was deleted from the Tape Library on the Inserted Video Cassette and To Play data, the cassette number and contents (recorded Back a Desired Programme...
  • Page 27 To Check the Tape Library’s Contents by To play back the desired programme, insert the corresponding cassette. Cassette Number, Title, Category, or If the cassette that contains the desired programme is Recording Date already in the VCR, this operation step 5 is not If you press the LIBRARY button when no cassette is necessary.
  • Page 28: To Manually Enter Or Editing A Title Or Category

    To Manually Enter or Editing a Press the Cursor buttons (34) to select the desired category and then press the OK button Title or Category Library Edit Library Edit Tape 1 Tape 1 Category If you press the LIBRARY button when no cassette is Movies Old title:...
  • Page 29: To Delete The Tape Library Data

    To Delete the Tape Library Data Hint: ≥ Even if you delete a cassette’s contents from the Tape Library while that cassette is in the VCR, this does not Caution: erase the actual programmes recorded on the cassette. The Tape Library system offers a convenient back-up option, in case you later regret having deleted the Tape Library data.
  • Page 30: To Restore Deleted Tape Library Data

    To Restore Deleted Tape Library Hint: ≥ If you press the Stop button while the Tape Library Data Data is being restored, the warning indication “Restore not successful !” appears. Caution: The Tape Library system offers a convenient back-up option, To Demonstrate the Tape in case you later regret having deleted the Tape Library data.
  • Page 31: Search Functions

    Search Functions To Quickly Find the Beginning of Index signals are automatically recorded in the following cases: a Desired Programme ≥ When you start a recording by pressing the REC button (VISSuVHS Index Search System) REC/OTR button or DIRECT TV REC button ≥...
  • Page 32: Editing

    Editing Assemble Editing When that point is reached, press the Pause/Still button again to start recording the new picture and sound The assemble editing function makes it easy to record the from the playback unit. picture and sound of virtually any number of scenes or programmes in succession.
  • Page 33: Album Function

    Album Function To Change the Recording Time: After step 1 or 3, press the The album function lets you collect desired scenes (both INDEX L or INDEX K button moving and still pictures) and create the equivalent of a photo to change the recording time.
  • Page 34: Synchronized Editing

    Synchronized Editing Operations Press the Pause/Still button on this VCR and then This function makes editing onto this VCR from a video movie use the Shuttle Ring or Jog Dial to search for the camera or another VCR equipped with a synchro edit socket tape position from which you want to start recording.
  • Page 35: Insert Editing

    Insert Editing Operations Press the Pause/Still button on this VCR and then The Insert Editing function lets you substitute a part of a use the Shuttle Ring or Jog Dial to search for the previously made recording by inserting one or several new tape position at which you want the insert recording to scenes together with new sound.
  • Page 36: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing Preparations ≥ Connect the audio equipment or a video movie camera to The audio dubbing function lets you record new sound onto this VCR with an audio cable. the normal (mono) audio track. Although this erases the ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. original sound on the normal audio track, the sound on the Hi- ≥...
  • Page 37 Audio Dubbing on a Panasonic Hi-Fi VCR General ≥ The VHS format allows audio dubbing only on the normal (mono) audio track, as the Hi-Fi audio tracks cannot be re-recorded without erasing the video signal. A. Audio Dubbing and then Playing Back the Audio-Dubbed Mono Sound Alone 1 Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the AV input terminal to which the audio dubbing source unit is connected.
  • Page 38: One-Touch Editing

    One-Touch Editing Operations Press the Pause/Still button on this VCR and then This editing function makes it very easy to perform repeated use the Shuttle Ring or Jog Dial to search for the assemble editing, insert editing or audio dubbing as the tape position from which you want to start recording.
  • Page 39: Connecting The Vcr To A Decoder/Connecting The Vcr To A Stereo Amplifier

    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.
  • Page 40: Connecting The Vcr To A Satellite Receiver Or Digital Receiver

    Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital Receiver If the Satellite Receiver Is Not Equipped Satellite receiver here includes a digital receiver. with a 21-Pin Scart Socket The connection method differs depending on the type of your In case your satellite receiver is not equipped with a 21-pin satellite receiver.
  • Page 41 To Prepare the VCR for Remote-controlled Hint: ¡ If you select “RF” in step 3, “Satellite–Position” is set Operation of the Satellite Receiver automatically and it is not possible to change the satellite (Setting the Tuner Type) programme position here. If you want to change it, refer to This VCR lets you change the programme position on the page 43.
  • Page 42 To Prepare the Satellite Receiver ≥ The range of satellite channels available for selection is 1 through 99. To make it possible for the VCR to control the satellite ≥ Some satellite receivers offer less than 99 channels. In receiver, the satellite receiver must be left in a certain this case, the number of the satellite channels that can be condition.
  • Page 43: Tuning And Assigning The Tv Stations Available In Your Area To The Programme Positions (Manual Tuning)

    Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in Your Area to the Programme Positions (Manual Tuning) To Enter or Change the Name of a TV This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be preset to receive TV stations. Station Usually, if you switch the VCR on for the first time after making the necessary connections, the VCR will start the Press the MENU button...
  • Page 44 To Enter Newly Available TV Stations To Obtain the Best Tuning Condition Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the TV screen. the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) to select Press the Cursor buttons (3421) to select...
  • Page 45: To Set The Subtitles

    To Change the Type of Video System To Change the Audio System (Colour TV system) Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) to select “Tuning”...
  • Page 46 To Change the Title Teletext Page Number Press the Cursor buttons Tuning (3421) to select the (Title page) entry field for “Subtitles”. Name : BR3 TV stations broadcast the titles of their TV programmes on Channel Fine tuning : AUTO special title Teletext pages.
  • Page 47 To Facilitate the Following Operations with the Instruction Indications on the On Screen Display ≥ 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.
  • Page 48: Restarting The Auto Setup Or Download/Resetting The Vcr To The Shipping Condition

    Restarting the Auto Setup or Download/ Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition To Return the VCR to the Shipping Performing Auto Setup or Download automatically tunes all TV stations available in your area for the VCR. Condition Restarting this function is convenient when you move to If you want to reset the VCR to the factory preset condition, another area and may need to set up the VCR again.
  • Page 49: Setting The Vcr's Clock

    Setting the VCR’s Clock To Activate the Automatic Time Correction Usually, the VCR’s Auto Setup or Download function automatically adjusts the clock to the correct time. Function Under some reception conditions, however, the VCR cannot 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.
  • Page 50: Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings)

    Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) Settings for the Main Menu Indications that Can Be Displayed on the TV Screen with This Function: Item “Display” At a press of the OSD/DISPLAY button , the following indications appear on the TV screen. For Automatic Display of the Channel 1 2 3 Guide on the TV Screen Each Time You...
  • Page 51 For Reduced the VCR’s Power 8 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Index Search/One-Touch Recording (OTR)/Playback Off Consumption When the VCR Is Switched Timer Function Present time 17:24:31 Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on p2:35.47 Tape counter the TV screen. Remaining tape time REMAIN: 2:34 Main menu...
  • Page 52: Settings For The Main Menu Item "Functions

    For Automatic Change of the Brightness To Set the Colour TV System Used During of the VCR Display When the VCR Is Playback or Recording from an External Switched Off Source Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on Press the MENU button to display the Main menu the TV screen.
  • Page 53 VCR and another track (mono) with the audio-dubbed sound Panasonic VCR in the same place. and sound using AV insert function are This ensures that you can operate both VCRs played back together.
  • Page 54: Language Setting

    Language Setting Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Main menu English Timer record Deutsch Press the Cursor buttons Polski Tape Library Č eština Display (3421) to select Magyar Tuning Clock “Language” and the entry field Functions for “Language”...
  • Page 55: Glossary

    Glossary VPS (Video Programme System)/ Changes in Programming Non- ShowView PDC (Programme Delivery Control) ShowView method ShowView program- The Video Programme System (VPS) or the Programme program- program- ming Delivery Control (PDC) is a very convenient system which ming start ming assures that the TV programmes you have programmed for Selected...
  • Page 56: Pin Scart Socket

    Q Link Function ° The operations marked with asterisk are only available if the VCR is connected to a TV featuring This function works only if the VCR is connected via a fully- the Q Link or the DATA LOGIC function. wired 21-pin Scart cable to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function.
  • Page 57: Before Requesting Service

    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 “...
  • Page 58 √ √ √ √ √ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not √ √ √ √ √ The Remote Control Does Not Work Work Properly Correctly The symptom descriptions are given between quotation The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “...
  • Page 59: Adjusting The Playback Picture

    √ √ √ √ √ The Tape Library System Does Not Work Adjusting the Playback Picture Correctly The symptom descriptions are given between quotation Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts the playback picture for optimum quality. However, in marks “ ”. some cases it may be necessary to adjust it manually.
  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications NV-FJ762EE-S Power Source: 220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 23 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...

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