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- Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder NV-FJ615 Series Operating Instructions Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, VQT8567 please read these instructions completely.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dear Customer May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder. We would par ticularly 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 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. °\ ∏ Í <EJECT DIRECT TV REC A.DUB TIMER RECÁ ¥REC/OTR °` °b... -
Page 4: Preparing The Remote Control
≥ When they are exhausted, replace them with two AA, UM3, or R6 size batteries. °A VCR 1/2 switch Set to the “VCR 2” position when using two Panasonic ≥ When the batteries are exhausted, remove them immediately and dispose of them correctly. -
Page 5: 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 6: Setting The Remote Control To Operate Your Tv
AV Input on Your Panasonic TV ≥ Some TV models cannot be operated with this remote control. Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods for switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform Set the VCR/TV switch O to “TV”. - Page 7 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...
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Page 8: 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 9: To Simultaneously Set Up This Vcr With A New Tv
Preset Download Function Hints: ≥ 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 10: 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 lead (not supplied) TV (not supplied) -
Page 11: Auto Setup Function
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 Display 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... - Page 12 Select an unoccupied programme position (which is Function not tuned to a TV station). See page 11. If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programme position “0”. Set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”. Press the VCR-ON/OFF button 1 to switch the VCR If the Picture on the TV’s Video Playback...
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Page 13: 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 5 selected. - Page 14 To rewind the tape a little to view the same Convenient Automatic Functions scene again VCR Auto Power On When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on (Replay Function) automatically. If you want to view the same scene again, for example Auto Playback Start because you could not catch clearly what a person said, When you insert a video cassette with a broken erasure...
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Page 15: Recording
Recording To Immediately Record the Preparations ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. Same TV Programme That You ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. Are Viewing on the TV ≥ Set the VCR/TV switch O to “VCR”. (Direct TV Recording) This function allows you to immediately start recording the Operations... -
Page 16: To Select The Recording Duration And Perform Timer Recording (Otr Recording)
To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Linked Timer Recordings with a Contents Digital Receiver When you record again onto a previously When the AV2 socket of this VCR is connected by a 21-pin recorded video cassette, the previous cable to a Digital Receiver, it is possible to have timer recording is automatically erased and recordings for a Digital Receiver execute automatically simply replaced with the new recording. -
Page 17: Timer Recording
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. Press the SP/LP button E to set the desired tape You can programme timer recordings in two different ways: speed. -
Page 18: To Programme With The Showview Function
To Programme with the ShowView Function Press the TIMER REC button D 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 ≥ Check that “Á” is lit on the VCR display. newspapers and magazines make it extremely easy to set the If it is flashing, check the timer recording details again. -
Page 19: 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 20 Programming a Timer Recording of a To Change a Timer Recording Satellite Programme Programming The programming of a timer recording of a satellite It is not possible to change a programming while the timer programme can be performed in the same way as for normal recording is being performed.
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Page 21: To Select A Timer-Recorded Programme From The List And Quickly Locate Its Beginning For Automatic Playback
To select a Timer-Recorded To Cancel the Programming of a Timer Recording Programme from the List and It is not possible to cancel a programming while the timer Quickly Locate Its Beginning for recording is being performed. ≥ Display the VCR picture on the TV. Automatic Playback ≥... -
Page 22: Search Functions
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. -
Page 23: Editing
Editing Assemble Editing When that point is reached, press the Pause/Slow button 7 again to start recording the new picture and The assemble editing function makes it easy to record the sound from the playback unit. picture and sound of virtually any number of scenes or programmes in succession. -
Page 24: Album Function
Album Function The album function lets you collect desired scenes (both To Change the Recording Time: moving and still pictures) and create the equivalent of a After step 1 or 3, press the INDEX L or INDEX K button K to photo album, but on video cassette. -
Page 25: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing Preparations The audio dubbing function lets you record new sound onto ≥ Connect the audio equipment or a video movie camera to the normal (mono) audio track. Although this erases the this VCR with an audio cable. original sound on the normal audio track, the sound on the ≥... - Page 26 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. ≥ This VCR's audio dubbing function features automatic recording volume level adjustment, and manual adjustment is not possible.
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Page 27: 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 ≥ When you start playback on the VCR, the TV is To connect this VCR to a decoder or a stereo amplifier, make automatically switched to the VCR mode. However, during the connections shown in the illustration below. -
Page 28: 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 29 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 31.
- Page 30 To Prepare the Satellite Receiver ≥ Some satellite receivers offer less than 99 channels. In this case, the number of the satellite channels that can To make it possible for the VCR to control the satellite be controlled from the VCR is the same. receiver, the satellite receiver must be left in a certain ≥...
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Page 31: 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) This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be preset to To Enter or Change the Name of a TV 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 Download or Auto Setup function automatically so that all... - Page 32 To Obtain the Best Tuning Condition To Enter Newly Available TV Stations Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen. the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (3421) Q to select “Tuning”...
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Page 33: Screen Display
To Change the Type of Video System To Facilitate the Following Operations with (Colour TV system) the Instruction Indications on the On Screen Display Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on ≥ To delete a programme position the TV screen. -
Page 34: Restarting The Auto Setup Or Downlad
Restarting the Auto Setup or Download/ Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition Performing Auto Setup or Download automatically tunes all To Return the VCR to the Shipping 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 35: 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 36: 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 5, the following indications appear on the TV screen. 1 2 3 For Automatic Display of the Channel A TV station name... -
Page 37: Settings For The Main Menu Item "Functions
8 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Index For Automatic Change of the Brightness Search/One-Touch Recording (OTR) of the VCR Display When the VCR Is /Playback Off Timer Function Switched Off Present time 17:24:31 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on Tape counter p2:35.47 the TV screen. - Page 38 SQPB: AUTO Country remote control when using this VCR and Satellite another Panasonic VCR in the same place. This ensures that you can operate both VCRs Press the Cursor buttons (34) Q to select “AUTO”, independently with their respective remote “ON”...
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Page 39: Language Setting
Language Setting Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Main menu Press the Cursor buttons English Timer record Deutsch Français (3421) Q to select Display Italiano Tuning Español “Language” and the entry field Clock Svenska Functions... -
Page 40: Glossary
Glossary Changes in VPS (Video Programme System)/ Programming Non- ShowView ShowView method ShowView program- PDC (Programme Delivery Control) program- program- ming The Video Programme System (VPS) or the Programme ming start ming Delivery Control (PDC) is a very convenient system which Selected time assures that the TV programmes you have programmed for... -
Page 41: 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 42: 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 43 √ √ √ √ √ 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 “...
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Page 44: Adjusting The Playback Picture
Adjusting the Playback Picture Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts the playback picture for optimum quality. However, in some cases it may be necessary to adjust it manually. If the Picture Contains Noise Bars and It Is Not Clear to See (Tracking adjustment): If noise bars appear during normal playback, slow playback or still playback, follow the operations below. -
Page 45: Cautions
Cautions Be sure to read the cautions carefully before you operate this VCR. Video head clogging The video heads record the picture signals on the tape Avoid sudden changes in temperature during recording and read picture signals from the tape If the VCR is moved suddenly from a cold to a warm place, during playback. -
Page 46: Specifications
Specifications NV-FJ615 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:...