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Video Cassette Recorder NV-FJ600 Series Operating Instructions -CODE g Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, VQT8766 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.
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. POWER Í/I EJECT < OFF TIMER Á STOP PLAY 2PULL-OPEN DIRECT REC...
Contents Before Use As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a Positions of Controls and Components ......3 well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a Introduction to Controls and Components ......5 confined space such as a book case or similar unit. Preparing the Remote Control ..........
Introduction to Controls Preparing the Remote and Components Control VCR Operation Inserting Remote Control Batteries When you want to operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV switch to “VCR”. 1 Slide off the battery cover. Numeric buttons To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR. Example: To enter a G-Code number.
Notes: ≥ If you are using a Panasonic TV, this setting has already been made, and so you do not need to perform the above setting procedure. However, this remote controller may not work with some Panasonic TVs.
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 Aerial (Not supplied) Tuning starts automatically. TV Set (Not supplied) (NV-FJ600EA only) Basic Connections...
On Screen Display ≥ Tune the TV until the display shown on the right appears on Press the MENU button Panasonic VCR the screen. (Please refer to the Notes: TV manufacturers operating RF SELECT BG I ≥DK ≥...
TV screen. SELECT ,ENTER :MENU MENU LANGUAGE 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34 CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET Panasonic VCR to select “TUNER PRESET” then CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM press the ENTER button OPTION SELECT ,ENTER RF SELECT BG I ≥DK...
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Preparations Fine Tuning Procedure ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is 1 Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on selected. the TV screen. ≥ Turn on the VCR and select any programme position except A1 or A2.
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: Example: If you want to add a new channel between Channel 4 and If you want to delete Channel 6, Channel 6, 1 Press the MENU button...
Language Setting of Setting the Clock of the On Screen Display Your VCR Select one of the three languages displayed: English, Arabic The clock will operate for at least 3 years in total after it has and Russian. been set, - in the event of a power failure, it will operate on its backup system.
Preparations for G-Code Programming Identification numbers must be set for G-Code programming. Note: Proceed with the G-Code programming operation described ≥ To receive satellite stations, the satellite receiver must be on page 26, and the identification numbers of the TV stations connected on the VCR and programme position must be concerned will be set automatically.
Settings Using the On Screen Display 5 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Dew/ Preparations ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is Index Search/OTR indication/Play-Off Timer selected. Information Display ≥ Turn on the VCR. Present time 17:24 Tape counter p2:35.47...
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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 display the Main menu on the SYSTEM TV screen. 1AUTO NTSC 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34...
Option Setting To Select the Colour TV System of the TV Used to Play Back a Tape Recording NTSC To Select the Corresponding Video Signals Cassette Tape Length to Display the OPTION Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT. Approximate Remaining Tape Time TAPE SELECT (E180)
For Reduced the VCR’s Power To Select the Sound Mode Consumption When the VCR Is Switched (NV-FJ600EA only) Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT. OPTION 3 Press the Cursor buttons (34 TAPE SELECT (E180) Follow steps 1 to 2 of TAPE SELECT. NTSC INPUT SELECT (AUTO) NTSC PB SELECT...
Playback Preparations To Stop Playback Automatically ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. (Playback Off Timer Function) ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is Whenever you are playing back and wish to stop the tape selected.
NTSC Playback Convenient Automatic Functions Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back with VCR Auto Power On this VCR via a PAL system TV. When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on ¡ Select “NTSC PB SELECT” from the on screen display automatically.
Manual Recording Preparations To View One TV Programme while ≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. Recording Another TV Programme ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is After pressing the REC button to start recording, select on selected.
To Immediately Record the Recording of Stereo or Bilingual Programmes Same Scenes of Programme (NV-FJ600A only) That You Are Viewing on the TV 1 Recording is automatically made in the stereo or bilingual mode. This prevents errors in the selection of the (Direct Recording) dubbed or the original language.
To Select the Recording Duration and Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording) 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. This is very convenient, for example when you want to start recording immediately but need to go out or want to go to bed.
Timer Recording 4-Key Programming Press the ON button to set the starting time. Up to 8 timer programmes, including weekly and daily ≥ When it is kept pressed, the indication changes programmes, can be recorded up to one month in advance in 30 minute intervals.
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Weekly Timer Recording Programming a Timer Recording of a TV In step 3 of 4-Key Programming, select the desired day by Programme Until its End pressing the DATE s button (Tape Speed Auto Change Function ) For example, SU (Sunday) If the VCR determines that the remaining tape time is On Screen Display insufficient to record the programme to its end during a timer...
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 CH DATE ON 2 27TH 20:02 21:30 SP 1 SU - SA 10:30 11:00 LP...
G-Code Programming Press the ENTER button Programming is now easier than ever; simply enter the ¡ The entered programme G-Code number found in the programme scheduling pages G-CODE appears on the display. DATE ON 17TU 1 3 : 4 5 1 4 : 1 5 of newspapers and magazines.
Search Functions Searching Timer-Recorded Notes: ¡ This function does not work during timer recording standby Programmes mode. ¡ This function works only for video cassettes containing (Programme List Search) timer-recorded programmes. Searching Using the Programme List Search Function ¡ Since this function works only for the currently loaded When timer programmes are recorded by this VCR, the VCR video cassette, all the programming list details will be stores the programming details, and the programmes are...
To Find the Beginning of Each Searching while Checking the Recording Video Cassette Contents (VHS Index Search System) (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. The Index search tape every time a recording starts.
Making a Copy Copying Operations Press the Play button to start playback. This function can be used to make up an edited tape from other recordings or video sources. At the point where you want to join a new scene, press A new scene can be added to the end of previous one.
‘ TIMER REC button has been pressed with no timer ‘ The video heads are clogged or worn. programmes. Consult Panasonic Customer Care Centre for advice Set timer recording. on 132600. (NV-FJ600A only) ‘ The playback picture is distorted when using an E300 [VCR IS IN THE TIMER STANDBY MODE.]...
Recording will not operate correctly Adjusting the Playback Picture The symptom description is indicated in quotations “ ”. Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts “The 1 indication flashes whenever recording is the playback picture for optimum quality. However, in attempted.”...
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 If the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, turned on.
Specifications NV-FJ600A/EA Power Source: 220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 18 W (NV-FJ600A) 19 W (NV-FJ600EA) Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads: 4 heads Audio Heads: 2 heads (Hi-Fi) Tape Speed: SP; 23.39 mm/s 11.7 mm/s 7.8mm/s NTSC SP;...
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