Panasonic NV-SJ260 User Manual

VQT8511Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,please read these instructions completely.Video Cassette RecorderNV-SJ260 SeriesOp

10Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped with theQ Link FunctionAerial (not supplied)Aerial lead(not supplied)TV (not supplied)Aerial Input

11Connecting and Setting UpIf you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1,follow the operations explained below.Auto Setup FunctionThe Auto Set

12If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 2,follow the operations explained below.To be able to watch the VCR picture on the TV, RFconnect

13PlaybackPlaybackPreparations≥ Confirm that the VCR is on.≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel isselected.≥ Insert a recorded vide

14Convenient Automatic FunctionsVCR Auto Power OnWhen you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches onautomatically.Auto Playback StartWhen you insert

15RecordingRecordingVCR displayPreparations≥ Confirm that the VCR is on.≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel isselected.≥ Set the V

1630(min.)240(min.)180(min.)120(min.)60(min.)Counter display (normal recording mode)Linked Timer Recordings with aDigital ReceiverWhen the AV2 socket

17Timer RecordingTimer RecordingThis function lets you programme the VCR for unattendedautomatic recording of desired TV programmes when you arenot at

18If “ss” Appears under “Pos/Name” afterEntering a ShowView NumberPos/Name stands for Programme Position/TV Station Name.Normally, the name of the TV

19Timer RecordingOther Timer Recordings and Convenient FunctionsSetting the Recording Date/Day(s)Perform this operation in operation step 3 when progr

2Dear CustomerContentsBefore UseControls and Components ... 03Preparing the Remote Control ...

20Programme ListPos Name Date Start2 ZDF 27/10We17:463 ARD 28/10 Th 15:00To select a Timer-RecordedProgramme from the List andQuickly Locate Its Begin

21Advanced OperationsSearch FunctionsTo Quickly Find the Beginning ofa Desired Programme(VISSuVHS Index SearchSystem)This VCR automatically records sp

221 Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV221-pin Scart socket b on the VCR and to the 21-pinScart socket on the decoder.2 Connect the

23Advanced OperationsConnecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital Receiver21To an AC Mains socket21-pin Scart cable(not supplied)1 Connect a

24Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in Your Areato the Programme Positions (Manual Tuning)This VCR has 99 programme positions that can be

25Various SettingsTo Enter Newly Available TV Stations1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu onthe TV screen.2 Press the Cursor buttons (3

26To Preset Pay TV Stations1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu onthe TV screen.2 Press the Cursor buttons (3421) Q to select“Tuning” an

27Various SettingsTo Return the VCR to the ShippingConditionIf you want to reset the VCR to the factory preset condition,follow the operation steps be

28Setting the VCR’s ClockUsually, the VCR’s Auto Setup or Download functionautomatically adjusts the clock to the correct time.Under some reception co

29Various SettingsOther Convenient Functions (Various Settings)Settings for the Main Menu Item“Display”For Automatic Display of the ChannelGuide on th

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30For Reduced the VCR’s PowerConsumption When the VCR Is SwitchedOff1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main menu onthe TV screen.2 Press the Cur

31Various SettingsTo Set the Colour TV System Used DuringPlayback or Recording from an ExternalSource1 Press the MENU button T to display the Main men

32GlossaryVPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Delivery Control)The Video Programme System (VPS) or the ProgrammeDelivery Control (PDC) is a ve

33Helpful Hints°The operations marked with asterisk are only available if theVCR is connected to a TV featuring the Q Link or the DATALOGIC function.N

34Before Requesting ServiceBefore requesting service, please check the following points.√ On Screen Display MessagesThe error messages are given in br

35Helpful Hints√ Recording Is Not Possible or Does NotWork ProperlyThe symptom descriptions are given between quotationmarks “”.“When recording is att

36Adjusting the PlaybackPictureUnder normal conditions, the VCR automaticallyadjusts the playback picture for optimum quality.However, in some cases i

37Helpful HintsBe sure to read the cautions carefully before you operate thisVCR.Avoid sudden changes in temperatureIf the VCR is moved suddenly from

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, JapanDSpecificationsNV-SJ260 SeriesVideo Recording System: 2 rotary heads,

4199WrongCorrect12--++31 Slide off the battery cover.2 Insert the batteries with thepolarity (+ and -) correctlyaligned.3 Replace the battery cover.No

5Before UseAs this equipment gets hot during use, operate itin a well ventilated place; do not install thisequipment in a confined space such as a boo

6Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TVThe 3 Methods for Switchingto the AV Input on Your Panasonic TVYour Panasonic TV uses one of three diffe

7Before UseList of TVs Compatiblewith the VCR’s Remote ControlManufacturer CodePanasonic 01–04AIWA 35AKAI 27, 30BLAUPUNKT 09BRANDT 10, 15BUSH 05, 06CU

8Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with theQ Link FunctionConnections and preparations for a TV equipped with the “Q Link”°1 function and

9Connecting and Setting UpPreset Download FunctionThe Preset Download function automatically copies the tuningposition of all available TV stations in