Operating Instructions
Contents
Warning and Important Information
Controls and Components
Connections
2
3
4
Tuning the TV to Your VCR
Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR
Setting the Clock of Your VCR
Settings Using the On Screen Display
Option Setting
5
5
7
7
8
Playback
9
Recording
10
13
15
17
19
Timer Recording
Search Functions
Before Requesting Service
Specifications
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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Controls and Components
(16)
(17)
(18)
(34)
(35)
(1)
VCR
TV
(1)
(2)
EJECT
(19)
CH
VOL
AV
TIMER REC
REC/OTR
STOP
PLA
Y
/
I
TIMER
CHECK
TRACKING/V-LOCK
CH
(3)
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
PROG
PLAY
CH
(20)
9
(4)
(4)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
-/--
(4)
(37)
(38) (20)(39)
(40)
(41) (22) (10)(12)(8) (27)
(36)
(14)
CANCEL INPUT SEL AUDIO PROG PLAY
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
TIMER
PROG
MENU
CHECK
ENTER
I-TIMER
NAVI
(25)
(26)
(27)
(28)
(42)
(43)(44)
(45)
(10)
JET REW
PAUSE/SLOW
(11)
(12)
(13)
(29)
(30)
(31)
2
2
IN
INDEX
TIMER REC
REPEAT RESET
AC IN ~
VIDEO
AUDIO
2
2
STATUS/
NAVI CHECK
REC MODE
(14)
(15)
(32)
(33)
OUT
IN (AV1)
OUT
RF
(46)(47)
(48)
VCR Operation
(1) [VCR-ON/OFF]
(2) [AV]
TV Operation using the remote
control
You can use [TV-ON/OFF] (17)*1, [AV]
(2)*2, [VOLUME] (19)*3 and [Channel]
(18)*4 on the remote control for your TV
operation.
(24) [I-TIMER]
(25) [NAVI]
(26) [ENTER]
(3) [Numeric]
(27) [Fast Forward]
To select the programme positions (1-99).
• Example:
(28) [4, 3, 2, 1] (Cursor buttons)
(29) [PAUSE/SLOW]
(See page 4.)
9
9:
*1 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. In this
case, try to turn the TV on with one of
the following buttons:
(30) [REPEAT]
-/--
1
9
19:
(31) [RESET]
To enter numbers for various settings.
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.
(4) No function
(5) [CANCEL]
(6) [INPUT SELECT]
(7) [PROG]
(32) [STATUS/ NAVI CHECK]
(33) [REC MODE]
[AV] (2)
[Channel] (18)
(8) [PLAY]
*3 To adjust the volume of the TV.
*4 To select the desired programme
position (TV station) on the TV.
(9) [MENU]
(34) Cassette compartment
(35) [EJECT]
(10) [Rewind]
(11) [JET REW]
(12) [STOP]
(36) VIDEO IN socket (AV 2)
(37) AUDIO IN sockets (AV 2)
(38) [REC/OTR]
Note:
(13) [INDEX]
• You cannot operate TV channels with
[Numeric] (3). When you want to
change the channel, press [Channel]
(18) on TV operation part.
(14) [TIMER (REC)]
(15) [REC]
(39) Infra-red Remote Control Receiver
window
(40) VCR display
(16) Infra-red transmitter
(17) [TV-ON/OFF]
(18) [Channel]
(41) [TIMER CHECK]
(42) AC Input socket
(43) VIDEO IN socket (AV 1)
(44) VIDEO OUT socket
(45) RF IN socket
(19) [VOLUME]
(20) [Channel]/[TRACKING/V-LOCK]
(21) [AUDIO]
This button does not operate on this
VCR.
(46) AUDIO IN sockets (AV 1)
(47) AUDIO OUT sockets
(48) RF OUT socket
(22) [PROG PLAY]
(23) [CHECK]
3
Setting the Remote Control to Operate
Connections
Your TV
You can operate the TVs of the manufacturers listed below
with the remote control after setting it.
This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an aerial,
TV, etc.
This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of some
manufacturers using the supplied remote control.
Basic Connections
The following connections are required to record and play
back the video cassette through the TV.
Preparation
• Turn on the TV.
(1)
Operations
1 Find the manufacturer number of your TV while
referring to the following table.
(3)
(2)
2 While holding down [TV-ON/OFF] (17) on the remote
control, use [Numeric] (3) to enter the manufacturer
number. This completes the settings for the TV
manufacturer.
(4)
2
2
IN
• Be sure to enter the number in two digits.
Example: 1 ) 01
AC IN ~
VIDEO
AUDIO
2
2
OUT
(6)
IN (AV1)
OUT
3 To confirm the correct settings were made, check
whether the TV can be operated properly.
• When a manufacturer has multiple numbers in the
following table, try entering other numbers if the TV
operations cannot be performed properly, and then select
the optimal number.
(5)
¢
(1) Aerial (Not supplied)
(2) TV Set (Not supplied)
(3) Aerial Connector
(4) RF IN socket (45)
(5) RF OUT socket (48)
(6) AC Input socket (42)
To mains supply
¢
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 control may not
work with some Panasonic TVs.
• Some TV models cannot be operated using this remote
control (including all TVs non-remote compatible).
Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Socket:
Set the RF output channel of the VCR to [ss] (RF OFF)
when the VCR is connected to the TV via the Audio/Video
cable. (See page 5.)
(1)
List of TVs Compatible with the VCR Remote Control
(3)
(2)
[Brand]
Panasonic/National
SONY
[Code]
01-04
05
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
2
2
IN
AC IN ~
VIDEO
AUDIO
2
2
TOSHIBA
06
OUT
(10)
IN (AV1)
OUT
JVC
07
(9)
HITACHI
08
¢
MITSUBISHI
SHARP
09, 10
11
(1) Aerial (Not supplied)
(8) RF OUT socket (48)
(9) VIDEO OUT (44)/
AUDIO OUT (47)
(2) TV Set (Not supplied)
(3) Aerial Connector
(4) VIDEO IN
(10)AC Input socket (42)
(5) AUDIO IN
(6) Audio Cable/Video Cable
(Not supplied)
¢
To mains supply
PHILIPS, SAMSUNG
NEC
12
13
(7) RF IN socket (45)
SANYO
14
GOLDSTAR/LG
SAMSUNG
SANYO
15, 16
17, 18
19
4
Tuning the TV to Your VCR
Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR
The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable
on channel NZ21-69 or AU28-69.
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.
If you have connected the VCR to the TV through the Audio/
Video input sockets, then you do not need to follow the
procedure below. To view the pictures from the VCR, set to
the AV mode on the TV with [AV] (2).
Pre-programmed TV Channels
(Australia only)
The local TV broadcast channels 2, 7, 9, 10 and 28 are
factory-preset in this VCR.
Preparation
That is, if you can receive television broadcasts on VHF
channels 2, 7, 9, 10 and UHF channel 28, these are already
tuned on the programme positions with the matching numbers.
However, it is possible to cancel these settings and tune the
local TV broadcast channels to any desired programme position.
• Turn on the TV and the VCR.
Operations
1 Hold down [MENU] (9) for 5 seconds or more.
2 Set the TV to an unused position which you wish to
use for your video playback.
Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display
For New Zealand
When you use this VCR in New Zealand, need to operate as
follows.
• Tune the TV until the display shown below appears on
the screen. (Please refer to the TV manufacturers
operating instructions regarding tuning.)
Preparations
Panasonic VCR
• 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.
END: MENU
Operations
1 Press [MENU] (9) to display the
3 Press [MENU] (9).
MENU
Main menu on the TV screen.
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
To Change the RF output Channel
You can change the RF output channel, for example, when
interference occurs on the picture after tuning.
OPTION
TAPE REFRESH
NAVI MEMORY 0PROG.
SELECT :
, ENTER
END : MENU
Operations
1 Hold down [MENU] (9) for 5 seconds or more.
• The VCR display changes as shown below and the VCR
picture on the TV displays this pattern.
2 Press [43] (28) to select
[TUNER PRESET] then press
[ENTER] (26).
MENU
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION
TAPE REFRESH
NAVI MEMORY 0PROG.
SELECT :
, ENTER
END : MENU
Panasonic VCR
3 Press [43] (28) to select
[COUNTRY] then press [2 1]
(28) to select [NEW ZEALAND].
TUNER PRESET
CH 1
[OFF]
CLEAR
END: MENU
COUNTRY
AUTO TUNE
SEARCH
FINE
[NEW ZEALAND]
[3]
2 Enter the desired channel number (NZ21-69, AU28-69)
by [Numeric] (3) or [Channel] (20).
END : MENU
SELECT:
• Set the RF output channel of the VCR to [ss] (RF OFF) when
the VCR is connected to the TV via the Audio/Video cable.
Press [Channel] (20) to display [ss].
TUNER PRESET
4 Press [43] (28) to select
[AUTO TUNE] then press [2 1]
(28) to start the Auto Tuning.
• When Auto Tuning is completed,
the On Screen Display
CH 1
[OFF]
CLEAR
COUNTRY
AUTO TUNE
SEARCH
FINE
[NEW ZEALAND]
[3]
For New Zealand
…
For Australia
END : MENU
SELECT:
disappears and programme
position 1 is selected.
…
…
21E
69E
28
37
69
(Initial position)
AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.
ss
(RF OFF)
CH 1
SEARCH
100
END : MENU
• It is also possible to select by pressing [Numeric] (3).
Example:
2
8
28:
The number displayed here
is the number of channels
still to be auto tuned.
3 Press [MENU] (9) to finish the setting mode.
Channels that can be received
VHF
4 Retune your TV to the new RF channel for the VCR.
UHF
21-69
CATV
Note:
• Even if the RF output channel has been changed, it is not
New Zealand
1-11
44-470 MHz
necessary to perform Auto Tuning.
Notes:
• Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to
UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned programme
position. Other programme positions are skipped.
• Auto Tuning takes 5 or more minutes to complete its search.
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Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display
For Australia
Introduction
Auto Tuning using the On Screen Display should be
Manual Tuning Procedure
If the VCR is not correctly tuned by Auto Tuning, follow the
procedure below.
1 Press [MENU] (9) to display the Main menu on the TV
screen.
performed according to the following method if necessary.
2 Press [43] (28) to select [TUNER PRESET] then
Preparations
press [ENTER] (26).
• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
selected.
3 Press [43] (28) to select [CH] then select the channel
• Turn on the VCR and select any programme position except
A1 or A2.
number you want to tune by pressing [2 1] (28).
4 Confirm that [CLEAR] is set to [OFF].
Operations
1 Press [MENU] (9) to display the
5 Press [43] (28) to select [SEARCH] then press [2 1]
(28) to start the Manual Tuning.
MENU
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
Main menu on the TV screen.
• If the desired TV station has not been tuned, press
[2 1] (28) again.
• Press [MENU] (9) and repeat steps 3-5 for each
programme position you want to tune to a station.
OPTION
TAPE REFRESH
NAVI MEMORY 0PROG.
SELECT :
, ENTER
END : MENU
2 Press [43] (28) to select
[TUNER PRESET] then press
[ENTER] (26).
MENU
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION
TAPE REFRESH
NAVI MEMORY 0PROG.
CH 2
SEARCH 74
END: MENU
CH 2
SEARCH
END: MENU
SELECT :
, ENTER
END : MENU
6 Press [MENU] (9) three times to exit the On Screen
3 Confirm that [COUNTRY] is set
to [AUSTRALIA].
TUNER PRESET
Display.
CH 1
[OFF]
CLEAR
COUNTRY
AUTO TUNE
SEARCH
FINE
[AUSTRALIA]
[3]
Direct Tuning
Follow steps 1 to 4 of Manual Tuning Procedure.
END : MENU
SELECT:
5 Press [43] (28) to select [SEARCH].
6 Press [Numeric] (3) to enter the number of the desired
4 Press [43] (28) to select
[AUTO TUNE] then press [2 1]
(28) to start the Auto Tuning.
• When Auto Tuning is completed,
the On Screen Display
TUNER PRESET
CH 1
[OFF]
programme position.
CLEAR
COUNTRY
AUTO TUNE
SEARCH
FINE
[AUSTRALIA]
[3]
• For other channels that require tuning, repeat steps 3, 4,
5, 6.
END : MENU
SELECT:
7 Press [MENU] (9) twice to exit the On Screen Display.
disappears and programme
position 1 is selected.
Fine Tuning Procedure
Follow steps 1 to 4 of Manual Tuning Procedure.
AUTO TUNING
IN PROGRESS,
PLEASE WAIT.
5 Press [43] (28) to select
[FINE] then press [2 1] (28) to
obtain the best tuning condition.
• Press [ENTER] (26) to return the
tuning to its former state.
CH 1
SEARCH
100
END : MENU
The number displayed here
is the number of channels
still to be auto tuned.
CH
2
AFC: ENTER
END: MENU
FINE
:
6 Press [MENU] (9) to exit the On
Channels that can be received
VHF
Screen Display.
UHF
28-69
CATV
Blanking of Unused Programme Positions
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Manual Tuning Procedure.
Australia
0-12
45-470 MHz
4 Press [43] (28) to select [CLEAR] then press
[2 1] (28) to select [ON].
Notes:
• Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to
UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned programme
position. Other programme positions are skipped.
• Repeat steps 3, 4 for other unused programme positions
to skip during the selection of programme positions.
• To cancel the blanking of a programme position, select
that programme position then set [CLEAR] to [OFF].
• Auto Tuning takes 5 or more minutes to complete its search.
5 Press [MENU] (9) twice to exit the On Screen Display.
6
Setting the Clock of Your VCR
Settings Using the On Screen
Display
In the event of a power failure, the clock will operate on its
back up system for a minimum of 3 years. After 3 years, clock
back up in the event of a power failure can only be
guaranteed for maximum of 1 hour.
Preparations
• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
selected.
Preparations
• Turn on the VCR.
• 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 [MENU] (9) to display the
SYSTEM
Main menu on the TV screen.
Operations
AUTO
PAL
2 Press [43] (28) to select
NTSC
1 Press [MENU] (9) to display the
B/W
MENU
[SYSTEM] then press [ENTER]
(26).
Main menu on the TV screen.
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
SELECT:
END
: MENU
OPTION
TAPE REFRESH
NAVI MEMORY 0PROG.
3 Press [43] (28) to select
SELECT :
, ENTER
[AUTO].
END : MENU
• The VCR automatically distinguishes between PAL and
NTSC signals. If the picture lacks of colour during AV
external recording or playback, set to [PAL] or [NTSC].
• When you want to record or play back in black and white,
set to [B/W].
2 Press [43] (28) to select [CLOCK
MENU
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION
TAPE REFRESH
NAVI MEMORY 0PROG.
SET] then press [ENTER] (26).
4 Press [MENU] (9) twice to exit the On Screen Display.
SELECT :
, ENTER
END
: MENU
To Make Various Indicators Appear On
3 Set each item by pressing
[2 1 4] (28). Press [3] (28) to
return to the previous item.
Screen Display
CLOCK SET
At a press of [STATUS/ NAVI
YEAR
MONTH
DATE
TIME
2004
9
1 [WE]
0:00
1
23 4
CHECK] (32), the following
indications appear on the TV
screen.
CH 1
0:00.22
SP
PAL
At the set time (TIME) point:
• When [2 1] (28) is kept pressed,
the indication changes in 30-minute
steps.
5
6
SELECT:
START: MENU
• Set [OSD] to [AUTO]. (See page
9.)
• The display is released
automatically after 5 seconds.
12 / 12.
ON 20:13 CH2 DRAMA
[
FR
]
7
4 Press [MENU] (9).
• The clock starts.
1 Programme position
2 Tape running display
Time Reset Function
If the clock is less than 2 minutes slow or fast, it can easily be
reset to the proper time.
Stop, Eject
Rewind, Review,
Index Search:,
Jet Search6,
Jet Rewind
Example:
Resetting the clock to 12:00.00
6
5
1 Press [MENU] (9) to display the Main menu on the TV
screen.
Fast Forward, Cue,
Index Search 9,
Jet Search 5
2 Press [43] (28) to select [CLOCK SET] then press
[ENTER] (26).
Playback
1
3 When the current clock displays on the VCR is
between 11:58.00 and 12:01.59, press [MENU] (9) as
soon as you see the 12:00.00. This resets the time to
12:00.00.
Recording
¥
Recording pause
Repeat playback
;¥
R 1
3 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Index
Search/OTR indication/JET Rewind
Information
Display
17:24
Present time
Tape counter
Remaining tape time
Index Search
OTR indication
JET Rewind
0:02.54
REMAIN 2:34
S 01
OTR 60
J . REW
7
4 Tape Mode/Rec Mode indicator (SP/LP/EP)
Option Setting
5 Cassette-in indicator
6 Colour system indicator
Any selected colour TV system except [AUTO] appears on
screen display. See the “To Set the Colour TV System”
(page 7).
MENU
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
OPTION
TAPE REFRESH
NAVI MEMORY 0PROG.
SELECT : , ENTER
END : MENU
OPTION
TAPE SELECT
[AUTO]
[AUTO]
[onPALTV]
[OFF]
NTSC INPUT SELECT
NTSC PB SELECT
JET NAVIGATOR
DELETE NAVIDATA
OSD REC
[NO]
[OFF]
[AUTO]
7 NAVI CHECK indicator
OSD
During playback, press the [STATUS/ NAVI CHECK] (32)
repeatedly until the NAVI CHECK indicator appears. You
can check the property of the programme being played.
However, this function is effective only for programmes
recorded with setting the [JET NAVIGATOR] to [ON]. (See
to the right.)
END: MENU
SELECT :
1 Press [MENU] (9) to display the Main menu on the TV
screen.
2 Press [43] (28) to select [OPTION] then press
[ENTER] (26).
Clock # Counter # Remaining Tape Time #
3 Press [43] (28) to select the desired field.
# NAVI CHECK indicator # Clock
• The VCR is checking the programme information while
the message [CHECKING DATA] is displayed.
• When the message [DATA NOT FOUND] appears, the
NAVI CHECK indicator cannot be displayed.
TAPE SELECT:
To select the corresponding video
cassette tape length to display the
approximate remaining tape time.
• Press [2 1] (28) to select the corresponding video
cassette tape length.
Note:
• The On Screen Display may be disturbed or disappeared
during special playback.
AUTO:The VCR automatically distinguishes E30, -60,
-90, -120, -180 and -240 tapes.
E195: For E195 tape
E260: For E260 tape
E300: For E300 tape
• The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly
depending on the tape used.
NTSC INPUT SELECT:To select the colour TV system
used to record NTSC signals.
• Press [2 1] (28) to select [AUTO]. Allows NTSC [4.43]
or [3.58] signals to be distinguished automatically.
• If the tape has not recorded correctly, select 4.43 or 3.58.
4.43: When recording NTSC 4.43 signals.
3.58: When recording NTSC 3.58 signals.
• Some programmes on NTSC 3.58 system cannot be
recorded correctly by selecting [3.58].
NTSC PB SELECT:
To select the colour TV system of
the TV used to play back a tape
recording NTSC signals.
• Press [2 1] (28) to select the desired position according
to the colour TV system of the TV.
on PAL TV: For TVs that can receive PAL signals.
4.43: For TVs that can receive NTSC 4.43 signals.
3.58: For TVs that can receive NTSC 3.58 signals.
JET NAVIGATOR:
To set the conditions for the Jet
Navigator Function.
• Press [2 1] (28) to select [ON] or [OFF].
OFF: Initially set at this position.
ON:
Jet Navigator function works. If you select [ON],
[OSD REC] is set to [OFF] automatically.
DELETE NAVIDATA: To delete all the Jet Navigator data
stored in the VCR memory.
• Press [2 1] (28) to select [ENTER] then press [ENTER]
(26) to do the deletion.
NO:
Initially set at this position.
ENTER: It is done to delete all the Jet Navigator data.
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OSD REC:
To set the conditions for the OSD
Recording function.
Playback
• Press [2 1] (28) to select [ON] or [OFF].
Preparations
• Confirm that the VCR is on.
OFF: Initially set at this position.
• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
selected.
• Insert a recorded video cassette.
ON:
This setting enables OSD Recording. (See page
11.) If you select [ON], [JET NAVIGATOR] is set
to [OFF] automatically.
For Normal Playback:
Press [PLAY] (8).
OSD:
To select the On Screen Display
mode.
• Press [2 1] (28) to select [AUTO] or [OFF].
AUTO: To make various indicators appear On Screen
Display for 5 seconds press [STATUS/ NAVI
CHECK] (32).
For Cue or Review Playback:
During playback, tap [Fast Forward] (27) or
[Rewind] (10).
OFF: No indications appear.
• To return to normal playback, press [PLAY] (8).
• If you press and hold down [Fast Forward] (27)
or [Rewind] (10), cue or review playback
continues for as long as you keep the button
pressed, and operation returns to normal
playback when the button is released.
4 Press [MENU] (9) twice to exit the On Screen Display.
For High speed Cue or Review Playback (JET SEARCH):
During playback, tap [Fast Forward] (27) or [Rewind] (10)
twice.
For Still Playback:
During playback, press [PAUSE/SLOW] (29).
• To return to normal playback, press [PLAY] (8)
or [PAUSE/SLOW] (29).
For Slow Playback:
During playback, keep [PAUSE/SLOW] (29)
pressed for 2 seconds or more.
• To return to normal playback, press [PLAY] (8).
Fast-forwarding or Rewinding the Tape:
Press [Fast Forward] (27) or [Rewind] (10) in the stop mode.
• To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding, press [STOP] (12).
To Obtain a Higher Speed Rewind (Jet Rewind):
Press [JET REW] (11).
The [J . REW] indication appears on the TV screen and only
the channel position appears on the VCR display (except
when the remaining tape time indication appears).
• Depending on a cassette or an operating condition, the
rewind speed may change somewhat.
• The tape counter is reset to [0:00.00] when the tape is
rewound to the beginning.
To Stop Playback:
Press [STOP] (12).
Notes:
• JET SEARCH, cue, review or slow playback will be
automatically cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback
after 5 minutes.
• During playback function other than normal playback,
horizontal noise bars may appear in the picture, the colour of
the picture may be unstable, or the picture may be otherwise
distorted.
• When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, the
picture may be in black and white.
• When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the
picture and the sound may be unstable.
However, these are not malfunctions.
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To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly
Press [REPEAT] (30). The [R] indication
appears on the VCR display.
Recording
Preparations
• Confirm that the VCR is on.
• A recorded part on the tape must be at
least 15 minutes long.
• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
selected.
• When recording over the same location on
a tape, it may not function correctly.
Operations
To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode:
1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure
prevention tab.
Press [STOP] (12).
• If it has already been inserted, press [VCR-ON/OFF] (1)
to turn the VCR on.
NTSC Playback
Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back with
this VCR via a PAL system TV.
2 Select the TV station using
[Channel] (20).
• Select [NTSC PB SELECT] from the On Screen Display
according to the colour TV system of the TV. (See page 8.)
• NTSC 3.58 recording requires [NTSC INPUT SELECT] to be
in the AUTO or 3.58 position (see page 8), however if [NTSC
INPUT SELECT] is in this position when recording a NTSC
3.58 signal, no colour is available for the PAL TV. Once the
recording is completed, you then need to select [on PAL TV]
to view the recording in colour on PAL TV.
• It is also possible to select by
pressing [Numeric] (3).
3 Press [REC] (15) ([REC/OTR]
(38)) to start recording.
4 Press [STOP] (12) to stop
recording.
• On some TVs, the playback picture may roll up or down.
If your TV has V-HOLD control or equivalent adjustment
function, use it to adjust the picture.
To Select the Desired Rec Mode
Press [REC MODE] (33) before recording.
• SP provides standard recording time, optimum
picture and sound quality.
LP provides double recording time with slightly
reduced picture and sound quality.
Note for only NTSC Playback on PAL system TV
This function is designed to allow only the playback of tapes
recorded by NTSC signals on a PAL system TV. The NTSC
signal is not completely converted to a PAL signal. For this
reason, images play back by this function cannot be recorded
correctly on other VCRs.
EP provides triple recording time with slightly reduced
picture and sound quality.
When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the
monaural sound may be unstable.
Convenient Automatic Functions
VCR Auto Power On
When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on
automatically.
When you start the recording in the EP mode, [EP] indication
on the VCR display flashes for about 8 seconds.
EP mode means Super Long Play (SLP).
Auto Playback Start
To Pause Recording
Press [PAUSE/SLOW] (29) during
recording.
When you insert a video cassette with a broken erasure
prevention tab, playback starts automatically without press
[PLAY] (8).
Press it again to continue recording.
VCR-off Playback
When the VCR is off, the inserted cassette can be played
back by pressing [PLAY] (8).
To View One TV Programme while
Auto Rewind
When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically
rewinds it to the beginning.
• This function does not work during timer recording, OTR
recording and fast-forwarding.
Recording Another TV Programme
After pressing [REC] (15) to start recording, select on your TV
the programme position of the TV programme that you want
to view.
Automatic Switching Off and Ejection
To Prevent Accidental Erasure of
Recorded Contents
Break out the erasure prevention tab after recording.
If you insert a video cassette with a broken out erasure
prevention tab and press [REC] (15) ([REC/OTR] (38)), the
indication flashes on the VCR display to indicate that
recording is not possible.
When the VCR is switched off, the inserted cassette can be
ejected simply by pressing [EJECT] (35). The VCR will eject
the cassette and automatically turn itself off again.
To Eject Video Cassette Using the Remote
Control
Keep [STOP] (12) pressed for at least 3 seconds.
To record this video cassette again, cover the tab hole with
two layers of adhesive tape.
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To Display the Approximate Remaining
Tape Time
The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR display.
1 Select [TAPE SELECT] from the On Screen Display and
select the corresponding video cassette tape length.
See page 8.
To Record the Present Date and Time
(OSD Recording) on the same screen as
the picture
This function allows you to record the present date and time
on the same screen as the picture being recorded.
Operations
1 Set [OSD REC] to [ON]. (See page
9.)
2 Press [STATUS/ NAVI CHECK] (32) repeatedly until the
Remaining Tape Time appears on the VCR display.
2 Press [REC] (15) ([REC/OTR]
(38)).
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3 Press [STOP] (12) to stop
For certain cassettes, the remaining tape time may not be
displayed correctly.
recording.
Note:
• This function is also activated for OTR recording and Timer
recording.
To reset the tape counter
Press [RESET] (31) 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.
• The tape counter is reset to [0:00.00] when you operate the
Jet Rewind function and the tape is rewound to the
beginning.
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.
After the selected recording duration has elapsed, recording
stops and the VCR automatically switches off.
Notes:
• When playing back a cassette recorded in the LP or EP
mode, some pictures and sound distortion may occur.
However, this is not a malfunction.
To Perform an OTR Recording:
1 Display the VCR picture on the TV.
• The recording pause mode will be automatically cancelled
after 5 minutes and return to the stop mode.
• The tape recorded in the EP mode on this VCR cannot be
played back on the other VCR without EP mode function.
• On the other VCR (even with EP mode function), when you
play back the tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture and
the sound may be distorted. However, this is not a
malfunction.
2 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure
prevention tab.
3 Press [Channel] (20) to select the programme position
on which the TV programme to be recorded will be
broadcast.
4 Press [REC/OTR] (38) to start recording.
5 Press [REC/OTR] (38) repeatedly to select the desired
recording duration.
• Every time you press this button, the recording duration
indicated in the VCR display changes in the following
order.
• For example, if you select [30], the VCR records a
programme from that moment for 30 minutes.
Counter display (normal recording mode) # 30 (min.) #
60 (min.) # 90 (min.) # 120 (min.) # 180 (min.) #
240 (min.) # Counter display (normal recording mode)
To Stop the OTR Recording Before the End:
Press [STOP] (12).
Notes:
• The OTR function works during normal recording.
• When the tape reaches its end during OTR recording, the
VCR will turn itself off.
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Recording from an external source
This function can be used to make up an edited tape from
other recordings or video sources.
To Delete all of a Cassette’s
Contents (Tape Refresh Function)
You can delete a cassette contents (the picture, the sound
and the Jet Navigator data) all at once.
A new scene can be added to the end of previous one.
Recording VCR
Operations
(1)
1 Be sure to set [JET NAVIGATOR] to [ON] when you
want to delete all contents of a cassette that is
recorded while setting [JET NAVIGATOR] to [ON].
Be sure to set [JET NAVIGATOR] to [OFF] when you
want to delete all contents of a cassette that is
recorded while setting [JET NAVIGATOR] to [OFF] or is
recorded on another VCR. (See page 8.)
TIMER REC
REC/OTR
/
I
2
(2)
IN (AV1)
OUT
2 Insert a cassette that you want to delete the cassette
contents.
3 Press [MENU] (9) to display the Main menu on the
(3)
screen.
4 Press [43] (28) to select the
(1) AV 1
(3) Other VCR or Video movie
camera
(VIDEO IN (43)/AUDIO IN (46))
(2) AV 2
(VIDEO IN (36)/AUDIO IN (37))
[TAPE REFRESH], and then press
the [ENTER] (26).
T A P E R E F R E S H
S T A R T : E N T E R
E N D : S T O P
Preparations
• Connect a video movie camera or another VCR to this VCR
as shown.
• Display the VCR picture on the TV.
5 Press [ENTER] (26) for 2 seconds or more to start the
tape refresh function.
• Insert the cassette on which the copying is to be performed,
and make sure that its erasure prevention tab is not broken
out.
• Select the audio/video source required by pressing
[INPUT SELECT] (6) to set A1 or A2.
T A P E R E F R E S H
E N D : S T O P
A1: Through the AV1 (AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN) sockets.
A2: Through the AV2 (AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN) sockets on
front panel.
The tape is rewound to the beginning, and it is fast-forwarded
with the tape refresh function.
When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically
rewinds it to the beginning.
Operations
1 Press [PLAY] (8) to start playback.
Note:
• When a video cassette with a broken off erasure prevention
tab is inserted, this function is not activated.
2 At the point where you want to join a new scene, press
[PAUSE/SLOW] (29) to put it in the still playback
mode.
3 Press [REC] (15) to put it in the recording pause mode.
4 Start playback on the source unit and search for the
point from which you want to record (copy) onto this
VCR.
5 When that point is reached, press [PAUSE/SLOW] (29)
again to start recording the new picture and sound
from the playback unit.
6 To record (copy) additional scenes, press [PAUSE/
SLOW] (29) to put this VCR in the recording pause
mode and then perform above steps 4 and 5 again.
7 At the point where you want to stop recording, press
[STOP] (12) to finish recording.
Note:
• If you leave the VCR in the recording pause mode for more
than 5 minutes in step 3 or 6, the VCR automatically
switches over to stop mode to protect the video heads.
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9 Press [TIMER (REC)] (14) to switch the VCR over to
the timer recording standby mode.
Timer Recording
• When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON] (see page 8), the
[PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE. REMAINING
PROGRAMME 49.]* message appears.
• When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [OFF] (see page 8),
the [PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE.]* message appears.
*These messages will not appear if timer recording is started
immediately after [TIMER (REC)] (14) is pressed.
Easy Timer Programming
Up to 16 timer programmes, including weekly and daily
programmes, can be recorded up to one month in advance by
setting the timer.
Preparations
• 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.
• 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 7.
• When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON] (See page 8), you
can set the category.
To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby
Mode
When you want to use the VCR for playback, normal
recording or some other operation before the programmed
timer recording perform, you can temporarily suspend the
timer recording standby mode by pressing the [TIMER (REC)]
disappears.
Alternatively, you can see the category on the Navigator list.
(See page 15 for details.)
However, after you have finished using the VCR, be sure to
reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing the
[TIMER (REC)] (14) again otherwise the programmed timer
recording will not be performed.
Operations
In case of [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON];
1 Press [PROG] (7) to display the menu for timer
programme on the TV screen.
Weekly and Daily Timer Recording
In step 2 of Easy Timer Programming, select the desired
day by pressing [2] (28).
2 Press [2 1] (28) to set the date
EASY PROGRAMMING
on which the TV programme will
be broadcast, and press [4] (28).
SELECT
SET
1. DATE
2. CH
:
:
3. ON TIME
4
.
OFF TIME
Current date !# Weekly !# Daily !#
5. REC MODE SP
6. CATEGORY
TIMER
!# the day before one month ,···. Current date...
7. PUSH TIMER
END : MENU
Weekly:
SU=Sunday, MO=Monday, TU=Tuesday, WE=Wednesday,
TH=Thursday, FR=Friday, SA=Saturday
3 Press [2 1] (28) to select the programme position of
the desired TV station, and press [ ] (28).
4
Daily:
Daily recording
Monday to Friday
4 Press [2 1] (28) to set the starting time, and press
] (28).
On Screen Display VCR Display
[
4
MO-FR
M-F
M-S
S-S
• When [2 1] (28) is kept pressed, the indication changes
Monday to Saturday MO-SA
Sunday to Saturday SU-SA
in 30-minute steps.
5 Press [2 1] (28) to set the ending time, and press [
(28).
4]
For example, SU (Sunday)
6 Press [2 1] (28) to set the desired Rec Mode, and
EASY PROGRAMMING
press [4] (28).
SELECT
SET
1. DATE
SU
2. CH
• SP provides standard recording
time, optimum picture and sound
quality.
LP provides double recording time
with slightly reduced picture and
sound quality.
:
:
3. ON TIME
EASY PROGRAMMING
4
.
OFF TIME
SELECT
1. DATE
2. CH
29WE
2
5. REC MODE SP
6. CATEGORY
SET
TIMER
3. ON TIME 20:02
21:30
7. PUSH TIMER
END : MENU
4
.
OFF TIME
5. REC MODE LP
6. CATEGORY
TIMER
7. PUSH TIMER
END : MENU
EP provides triple recording time
with slightly reduced picture and sound quality.
Regarding the [A] indication, refer to page 14.
When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the
monaural sound may be unstable.
Timer Recording from an External Signal
Source
If timer recording is performed by a
EASY PROGRAMMING
unit connected to the Audio/Video
input sockets, select the A1 or A2
indicator in step 3 of Easy Timer
Programming for the programme
position.
SELECT
1. DATE
29WE
2. CH
A2
SET
:
:
3. ON TIME
4
.
OFF TIME
7 Press [2 1] (28) to select the
5. REC MODE SP
6. CATEGORY
CATEGORY SETTING
Category. Then, select the
desired category by pressing
43 2 1] (28).
TIMER
≥MOVIE
≥MUSIC
≥DRAMA
≥EDUCA
≥DOCUM
≥SPORT
≥CHILD
≥NEWS
≥OTHER
7. PUSH TIMER
END : MENU
[
–––––
≥
END : MENU
• When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to
[OFF] (See page 8), proceed to
step 9.
8 Press [MENU] (9) to make the
EASY PROGRAMMING
previous display appears.
SELECT
SET
1. DATE
29WE
2
2. CH
3. ON TIME 20:02
21:30
4
.
OFF TIME
5. REC MODE LP
6. CATEGORY
TIMER
7. PUSH TIMER
END : MENU
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Setting other Programmes in Succession
Repeat steps 1-9 of Easy Timer Programming (page 13).
Timer recording for the same programme
on the next week (Intelligent Timer)
When you wish to set the timer recording for programmes
which will be recorded within 1 week and you have ever
recorded the programmes before, you can record them soon
with I-TIMER function without entering day and time by buttons.
recorded before. Please check the date and time carefully.
Programming a Timer Recording of a TV
Programme Until its End
(Rec Mode Auto Change Function)
If the VCR determines that the remaining tape time is
insufficient to record the programme to its end during a timer
recording performed in the SP mode, this function
automatically changes the Rec Mode to ensure that the whole
programme will be recorded.
Preparations
• 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.
The Rec Mode will change as follows:
• Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.
PAL system:
SP # LP
1 Press [I-TIMER] (24) to display the menu for Intelligent
Timer on the TV screen.
NTSC system:
SP # EP
• This function cannot change the recording mode to the
EP mode for PAL system.
• The list of the timer programmes which are recorded
before appears.
Depending on the remaining tape length, recording may be
performed in the LP (EP) mode from the start. However, if the
remaining tape time is still not sufficient in this case, the
programme cannot be recorded to the end.
2 Press [43] (28) to select the
DAY CH ON
OFF
19:10 19:55 EP
14 15:00 16:00 SP
25 10:30 11:00
SU
SU
SU
SA
FR
WE
4
timer programme which you want
to record on the next week.
A
2
2
5
20:02 21:30 SP
20:02 21:30 SP
22:15 23:30 EP
The tape length must be set correctly. (See page 8.)
Some tapes may not work correctly.
ENTEREND:MENU
If the recording mode changes from SP to LP during a timer
recording, some brief picture distortion occurs at that point.
3 Press [ENTER] (26).
• Timer Programme List screen
appears.
DATE CH ON
15SA 10:30 11:00 SP
15SA 25 20:02 21:30 SP
16SU 25 10:30 11:00
OFF
2
A
To Activate the Rec Mode Auto Change Function:
Press [REC MODE] (33) to select [A].
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
4 Press [TIMER (REC)] (14) to
switch the VCR over to the timer
recording standby mode.
SET : END:MENU
EASY PROGRAMMING
SELECT
SET
1. DATE
29WE
2
2. CH
3. ON TIME 20:02
21:30
A
4.
OFF TIME
Notes:
5. REC MODE
6. CATEGORY
TIMER
• Up to 16 I-Timer Programmes can be memorized.
• When I-Timer Programmes are increased to more than 16,
the oldest one is deleted.
7. PUSH TIMER
END : MENU
• Every time you press [REC MODE] (33), the indication
changes in the following order:
Preparations
SP # LP # EP # A # SP
mode.
• Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
selected.
1 Press [CHECK] (23) or [TIMER CHECK] (41).
• The Timer Programme List screen appears.
2 Press [CHECK] (23) or [TIMER CHECK] (41)
repeatedly to select the program.
• Every time you press [CHECK]
DATE CH ON
OFF
SU-SA 25 10:30 11:00
A
(23) or [TIMER CHECK] (41), the
cursor shifts below.
SU
14 15:00 16:00 SP
19WE
23SA
5
2
22:15 23:30 EP
20:02 21:30 SP
28FR A2 18:02 19:30 SP
• Press [1] (28) to display the
category. (When [JET
30SU
4
19:10 19:55 EP
:
:
:
:
SET :
END : MENU
NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON].)
Press [1] (28) again to make
the previous display appear.
3 Press [CANCEL] (5) to cancel.
4 Press [MENU] (9) to exit the On Screen Display.
Notes:
• If timer recording is not completed (due to insufficient tape or
cancellation by the user), the programmed timer recording
data will be cancelled from the memory by 4 A.M two days
later.
However, if the timer recording function is activated at that
time, the programmed timer recording data will not be
cancelled.
• After you cancel the programmed timer recording data, the
current Rec Mode is displayed during the stop mode.
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To Delete the Jet Navigator Data of a
Single Video Cassette Tape
Search Functions
Keep [CANCEL] (5) pressed for more than 5 seconds while
the Jet Navigator list appears.
[ss] appears on the list.
See page 8 to delete all the Jet Navigator data stored in the
VCR memory.
Jet Navigator
This VCR can display a list of the recorded programmes on
the inserted video cassette on the TV screen. You can then
select the desired programme, and the VCR will quickly locate
its beginning and start playback.
Notes:
Conditions for correct operation of the Jet Navigator function:
• The tape length of the inserted cassette must be set
correctly. (See page 8.)
• The VCR must not be in the timer recording standby mode.
• A programme at least 15 minutes must be recorded on the
tape.
• The Jet Navigator list is stored in each cassette. Up to 20
cassettes and 50 programmes can be registered.
• Signals approximately 10 seconds before and after the
current tape position are checked. (During this checking,
[CHECKING JET NAVIGATOR DATA.] is displayed on the
TV screen.)
• Checking cannot be performed properly where there are no
signals such as at unrecorded portions of the tape. In this
case, press [NAVI] (25) at a portion of the tape where a
programme has been recorded of this VCR. This will allow
signal checking to be performed more reliably. When a
signal is still not found, [CAN NOT FIND JET NAVIGATOR
DATA.] is displayed on the TV and you cannot find the
beginning of the programme.
• [PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE. REMAINING
PROGRAMME 0. DELETE JET NAVIGATOR DATA.]
appears when you try to store more than 50 programmes.
The new item is added and the oldest item is deleted.
• When programmes equivalent to 20 cassettes are already
stored in memory, [REMAINING CASSETTE 0. FOR JET
NAVIGATOR.] is displayed after Jet Navigator data checking
is performed. Programmes recorded without deleting data
are not registered in the list.
Preparations
• Display the VCR picture on the TV.
• Be sure to set [JET NAVIGATOR] to [ON] (see page 8) and
perform recording.
Operations
1 Press [NAVI] (25) to display the
Jet Navigator list.
NO.01 JET NAVIGATOR
DATE CH
ON CATEGORY
10:30 MUSIC
15:00 SPORT
22:15
10/18
10/19 24
10/21
10/23 A2
1
5
20:02
• Up to 14 programme data that have
been recorded are displayed on the
Jet Navigator list.
10/26
10/27
4
2
19:10 EDUCA
20:02
10/27 12
20:30
SELECT : NAVI,
END : MENU
(7 programme data for each page)
• When more than 14 programs have been recorded in one
cassette, the programme data are deleted from the first one.
• When pressing [NAVI] (25) during playback, playback
stops and the Jet Navigator list appears.
2 Press [NAVI] (25) several times to select the
programme that you want to locate and play back.
After more than 3 seconds, the VCR starts to search
for the beginning of the selected programme and
playback starts automatically.
• The list does not appear when playing tapes recorded on
other equipment.
• When recording over the same location on a tape, it may not
work correctly.
• Every time you press [NAVI] (25), the cursor shifts
above.
NO.01 JET NAVIGATOR
DATE CH ON CATEGORY
10/18
10/19 24
10/21
10/23 A2
NO.01 JET NAVIGATOR
DATE CH ON CATEGORY
10/18
10/19 24
10/21
10/23 A2
Confirming the cassette which includes a
programme you want to watch
(Jet Navigator Memory)
This allows you to search the cassette which you recorded the
programme you want to watch without inserting video
cassette tapes.
1
10:30 MUSIC
15:00 SPORT
22:15
1
10:30 MUSIC
15:00 SPORT
22:15
5
5
20:02
20:02
10/26
10/27
4
2
19:10 EDUCA
20:02
10/26
10/27
4
2
19:10 EDUCA
20:02
10/27 12
20:30
10/27 12
20:30
SELECT : NAVI,
END : MENU
SELECT : NAVI,
END : MENU
To Cancel the Jet Navigator list:
Press [MENU] (9).
Preparations
• Display the VCR picture on the TV.
• You can only search for cassettes recorded in timer
recording with setting [JET NAVIGATOR] to [ON] (See
page 8) on this VCR in the past.
To Set the Category
The category setting allows you to find
what kind of programmes are recorded
by the character and the icon
indications.
CATEGORY SETTING
≥MOVIE
≥MUSIC
≥DRAMA
≥EDUCA
≥DOCUM
≥SPORT
≥CHILD
≥NEWS
≥OTHER
1 Press [MENU] (9) to display the Main menu on the TV
screen.
–––––
≥
END : MENU
1 Press [
Navigator list appears. Then,
select the desired category by pressing [432 1
(28)
1
]
(28) while the Jet
2 Press [43] (28) to select [NAVI MEMORY 1*PROG.]
then press [ENTER] (26).
]
• NAVI MEMORY Screen appears.
NO.01 NAVI MEMORY
DATE CH ON
CATEGORY
.
• The programme list for 1 cassette
is displayed per 1 screen.
• Up to 20 cassettes can be
selected on this VCR and
displayed on the NAVI MEMORY
Screen.
10/18
1
10:30 MUSIC
2 Press [MENU] (9).
Category
Indication Icon
Category
Indication Icon
SELECT :
END : MENU
MOVIE
MOVIE
MUSIC
DRAMA
SPORTS
SPORT
* The number of Jet Navigator Data memorized on this
VCR is displayed.
MUSIC
CHILDREN
NEWS
CHILD
NEWS
OTHER
DRAMA
3 Press [2 1] (28).
• The display can be switched for each cassette
(programme list).
EDUCATION EDUCA
OTHERS
DOCUMEN- DOCUM
TARY
To Cancel the NAVI MEMORY Screen:
Press [MENU] (9).
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Notes:
To Demonstrate the Jet Navigator Function
• Searching in either direction is possible up to the 20th index
signal.
• If you press either of [INDEX] (13) too many times, simply
press the other [INDEX] (13) (indicating the opposite
direction) to correct it. In this way, you can reduce the
displayed figure down to 1.
Keep [NAVI] (25) pressed for more
NO.01 JET NAVIGATOR
DATE CH ON CATEGORY
than 5 seconds without inserting a
cassette tape.
1/10
1/10
1/10
1/10
2
6
4
6
8:00 MUSIC
19:00 SPORT
21:00 MOVIE
22:00 CHILD
DEMONSTRATION
SELECT : NAVI
END : MENU
• The figure on the VCR display decreases by 1 every time an
index signal is located.
To Cancel the Demonstration of Jet Navigator Function:
Press [MENU] (9).
Finding a Timer-recorded programme for
viewing (Easy Programme Playback)
Allows you to find a timer-recorded programme with One-
touch operation and to play it back easily.
To Check the Recorded Programming Data
(Time Stamp Function)
When playback starts after searching
CH
2
10/29. SA ON 20:02
with Jet Navigator function or index
search function, recorded programming
data (called Time Stamp) appears on
the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds.
Preparation
Set timer recording for the programme you wish to view.
Operation
1 Press [PROG PLAY] (22).
• As soon as the timer-recorded programme is found,
playback starts automatically.
Note:
• Time Stamp does not appear if the beginning of the Jet
Navigator data is not recorded 10 minutes before and after
the current tape position even when index signals are
recorded.
2222
PROG PLAY
To Cancel the Easy Programme Playback:
Press [STOP] (12).
To Find the Beginning of Each Recording
(VHS Index Search System)
Notes:
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.
• The VCR memorises the position at which timer recording is
set to the standby mode by pressing [TIMER (REC)] (14) as
the start point of Easy Programme Playback.
• If you take out the cassette after a timer recording has
finished, Easy Programme Playback function does not work.
Index signals are automatically recorded in the following
cases:
• When you start a recording by pressing [REC] (15) or [REC/
OTR] (38).
• When a timer recording starts.
• When you press [REC] (15) on the remote control during
recording.
Conditions for correct operation of the Index search
function:
• The VCR must be in the stop mode or in the playback mode.
• Each programme recorded on the tape must be at least
5 minutes long.
Preparations
• Display the VCR picture on the TV.
• Insert a recorded video cassette.
Operation
1 Press [INDEX] (13) (that corresponds to the direction
from the current tape position in which the desired
programme is located on the tape) to start the index
search.
For example, if you want to search for the 2nd
recorded programme in forward direction, press
[INDEX] (13) (L) twice.
• The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape and searches
for the specified index signal (the beginning of the desired
recorded programme).
When it is found, playback starts automatically.
To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop Playback:
Press [STOP] (12).
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Recording will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].
Before Requesting Service
[The
indication flashes whenever recording is attempted.]
Message of On Screen Display
The error message is indicated in brackets [ ].
• The erasure prevention tab on the video cassette has been
broken off.
#Use a tape with an intact erasure prevention tab, or cover
no longer required.
[PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.]
• [REC/OTR] (38) ([REC] (15)) or [TIMER (REC)] (14) has
been pressed without a video cassette inserted.
#Insert a video cassette.
[PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.]
• [TUNER PRESET] has been selected during playback.
#Stop the tape.
[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 4.
#Check your normal TV picture. If there is no picture, check
your aerial.
• The VCR is not correctly tuned.
#Retune the VCR. See pages 5-6.
• A1 or A2 has been selected.
[PLEASE SET THE CLOCK.]
• [TIMER (REC)] (14), [PROG] (7), [CHECK] (23) or
[TIMER CHECK] (41) has been pressed when the clock is
not set.
#Select the required TV programme.
#Set the clock.
[Timer recording cannot be performed.]
• The clock or calendar has been incorrectly set.
#Check the clock and calendar. Set them to the present
time. (Note that this is a 24-hour clock.)
See page 7.
• The recording starting or ending time setting is incorrect.
#Set the recording starting and ending time correctly.
• The VCR has not been set for timer recording.
#Press [TIMER (REC)] (14) after programming for timer
recording.
[PLEASE USE A CASSETTE WITH TAB.]
• [REC/OTR] (38), [REC] (15) or [TIMER (REC)] (14) has
been pressed with a video cassette without an erasure
prevention tab.
#Use a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention
tab.
[NO TIMER RECORDING HAS BEEN SET.]
• [TIMER (REC)] (14) has been pressed with no timer
programmes.
#Set timer recording.
[AV external recordings cannot be made.]
• A1 or A2 has not been selected.
#Select A1 or A2 by pressing [INPUT SELECT] (6).
• External AV connections are incorrect.
#Check that the connections for external video and audio
sources are correct. See page 12.
[VCR IS IN THE TIMER STANDBY MODE.]
• [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) has been pressed during the timer
standby mode.
#Press the [TIMER (REC)] (14) to release the VCR from
the timer standby mode.
[CAN NOT FIND PROG PLAY DATA.]
• [PROG PLAY] (22) has been pressed with no programmed
timer recording data.
#Set timer recording.
The VCR will not operate correctly
The remote control will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].
[The remote control does not operate correctly.]
• The remote control transmitter beam is not reaching the
VCR.
#Ensure that the remote control is being pointed at the VCR
and that the transmitter beam is not obstructed.
• The distance is too far.
#Use the remote control within 7 m of the VCR.
• The batteries are exhausted.
#Replace the batteries. See the precautions for
replacement on page 2.
• The batteries are incorrectly fitted with (+/-) reversed.
#Fit the batteries correctly as shown on page 2.
• The remote controller signal sensor is exposed to strong light
source such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light.
#Keep strong light source so far away from the remote
controller signal sensor as possible.
The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].
[The VCR display is not illuminated.]
• The mains lead has not been connected.
#Connect the mains lead to the mains supply.
[The VCR display is illuminated but the VCR will not operate.]
• The VCR is in the timer mode.
#Press the [TIMER (REC)] (14) to operate the VCR
manually.
• Safety devices are operating.
#Disconnect the mains lead and wait for 1 minute.
Reconnect the mains supply and check functions.
• Dew may have formed.
#Do not operate the VCR for 1 hour.
Playback will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].
[The picture is noisy or is not in colour. Horizontal bars or lines
run down the screen.]
• Tracking is not correct.
#Adjust the tracking. See page 18.
• The TV has not been tuned to the VCR.
#Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 5.
• The video heads are clogged or worn.
#Consult your dealer for further advice.
#Consult Panasonic Customer Care Centre for advice on
132600. (For Australia)
• The playback picture is distorted when using an E300 type
video cassette that was recorded in the LP or EP mode.
#We recommend that you use video cassettes other than
type E300.
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Crystal View Control
The crystal view control function ensures that you always
obtain the optimum picture quality so that you get the best
picture automatically.
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.
During normal or slow playback, press
[TRACKING/V-LOCK] (20) _ or `
until the bars noise disappear.
TV screen
• If the noise bars appear during still
playback, switch the VCR over to the
slow playback mode and then adjust
the tracking as explained above.
Playback picture
containing noise bars
To Return to Auto Tracking:
Press both [TRACKING/V-LOCK] (20) _ and `
simultaneously.
If the Still Picture shaking (V-Lock Adjustment):
If the still picture shakes, perform the following operation.
During still playback, keep [TRACKING/V-LOCK] (20) _ or `
pressed until the picture stops shaking.
Precautions:
• With certain TV models and tapes, it may not be possible to
adjust the tracking.
• If you play back a cassette that was recorded on another
VCR, the picture quality may be inferior and it may be
necessary to adjust the tracking. Also, on some TVs, the
picture may shake in the special playback functions.
However, these are not malfunctions.
Dirt on the video heads
If the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be recorded or
played back clearly.
(See the following conditions.)
Normal picture Small amount
of dirt
Large amount
of dirt
If this happens, insert and eject a cassette 5-10 times
successively to remove the dirt from the video heads.
If the problem still persists after performing above, contact a
service personnel to request assistance.
Head cleaning by service agents is not covered by
warranty.
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Specifications
NV-MV41GN
Power Source:
220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption:
11 W
Video Recording System:
Video Heads:
2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
4 heads
Tape Speed:
PAL SP; 23.39 mm/s LP; 11.7 mm/s
EP; 7.8 mm/s
NTSC SP; 33.3 mm/s
VHS tape
EP; 11.1 mm/s
Tape Format:
Record/Playback Time:
PAL SP; 240 min with NV-E240
PAL LP; 480 min with NV-E240
PAL EP; 720 min with NV-E240
Approx. 60 s with NV-E180 (FF/REW)
Approx. 43 s with NV-E180 (Jet Rewind)
FF/REW Time:
VIDEO
Television System:
CCIR; 625 lines, 50 fields, PAL colour signal
EIA; 525 lines, 60 fields, NTSC colour signal
Luminance; FM azimuth recording
Modulation System:
Colour signal; converted subcarrier phase shift recording
Input Level:
Output Level:
VIDEO IN (PHONO);
VIDEO OUT (PHONO); 1.0 Vp-p,
RF Modulate;
1.0 Vp-p,
75 ohm, terminated
75 ohm, terminated
UHF Channel
NZ21–69 (New Zealand)
AU28–69 (Australia)
75 ohm
75 ohm
AUDIO
Input Level:
Output Level:
Audio Track:
AUDIO IN (PHONO);
AUDIO OUT (PHONO); j6 dBV,
1 track (Normal-mono only)
j6 dBV,
more than 47 kohm
less than 1 kohm
Video Horizontal Resolution:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Colour; more than 240 lines (SP)
Video; more than 43 dB (SP)
Audio; more than 43 dB (SP)
80 Hz–8 kHz/SP
5oC–40oC
35%–80%
Audio Frequency Response:
Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
Mass:
3 kg
Dimensions:
Standard Accessories:
430 mm (W) a 89 mm (H) a 227 mm (D)
1 pc. AC Mains Lead
1 pc. RF Coaxial cable
1 pc. Remote Control
2 pcs. R6 size batteries
Mass and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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