Panasonic NV-FJ720 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic NV-FJ720 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic operating instruction video cassette recorder nv-fj720
VQT9309
NV-FJ720 Series
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    VQT9309 Video Cassette Recorder NV-FJ720 Series Operating Instructions Contents Warning and Important Information Controls and Components Connections Tuning the TV to Your VCR Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR Preparations for G-Code Programming Settings Using the On Screen Display Option Setting...
  • Page 2: Warning And Important Information

    Plus, [Alumina] Head Cleaner further enhanced cleaning efficiency. – Based on in-house tests with Panasonic video cassettes. Actual head life may vary according to conditions of use, tape type, temperature, humidity, etc. Cautions before you operate this VCR Avoid: –...
  • Page 3: Controls And Components

    Controls and Components EJECT POWER SEARCH INSERT PICTURE MODE A.DUB AUDIO OUT POWER DIRECT REC OSD REPEAT Í VOLUME – NAVI INDEX INPUT SELECT SEARCH PICTURE MODE MENU G-CODE/SV DATE CANCEL SPEED PROG. / CHECK TIMER Á DISPLAY RESET AUDIO VCR/TV STOP PLAY...
  • Page 4 POWER button Numeric buttons To select the programme positions (1–99). Example: To enter a G-Code number. To enter numbers for various settings. AV button NAVI button PICTURE MODE button SEARCH button Play button Rewind button Channel button DATE button CANCEL button PROG./CHECK button RESET button To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to [0:00.00].
  • Page 5: Connections

    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.
  • Page 6: Tuning The Tv To Your Vcr

    After Plug in Auto Tuning for 5 seconds or more. VCR display RF SELECT RF SELECT: Example or the Channel button is set to [VCR]. to display [ss]. (RF OFF) to finish the setting mode. Panasonic VCR ≥ BG END: MENU...
  • Page 7: Storing Tv Broadcasts In Your Vcr

    Storing TV Broadcasts in Your 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. Plug in Auto Tuning When the VCR is turned on after connecting the aerial cable and the mains lead, Auto Tuning starts.
  • Page 8 Manual Tuning Procedure Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the TV screen. Press the Cursor buttons (34) PRESET] then press OK button Press the Cursor buttons (34) select the channel number you want tuned by pressing the Cursor buttons (21) Confirm that [CLEAR] is set to [OFF].
  • Page 9 To Add and Delete the Channel Example: If you want to add a new channel between Channel 4 and Channel 6, 1 Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) to select [CH ADD&DELETE] then press the OK button 3 Press the Cursor buttons (34)
  • Page 10 Language Setting of the On Screen Display Select one of the three languages displayed: English, Arabic and Russian. Preparations – Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. – Turn on the VCR. Operations Press the MENU button display the Main menu on the TV screen.
  • Page 11: Preparations For G-Code Programming

    Preparations for G-Code Programming Identification numbers must be set for G-Code programming. Proceed with the G-Code programming operation described on page 22, and the identification numbers of the TV stations concerned will be set automatically. This will allow G-Code programming to be undertaken without performing the operation described on this page.
  • Page 12: Settings Using The On Screen Display

    Settings Using the On Screen Display Preparations – Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. – Turn on the VCR. – Set the VCR/TV switch to [VCR]. To Set the Colour TV System Press the MENU button display the Main menu on the TV screen.
  • Page 13: Option Setting

    Option Setting 1 Press the MENU button display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons (34) to select [OPTION] then press the OK button 3 Press the Cursor buttons (34) to select the desired field. TAPE SELECT: To select the corresponding video cassette tape length to...
  • Page 14: Playback

    Playback Preparations – Confirm that the VCR is on. – Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. – Insert a recorded video cassette. For Normal Playback: Press the Play button For Cue or Review Playback: During playback, tap the Fast Forward button or the Rewind button...
  • Page 15 To Stop Playback Automatically (Playback Off Timer Function) If you set the playback duration, the playback will stop automatically. After the set playback time has elapsed, the VCR automatically stops playback and switches off. To Activate the Playback Off Timer Function: During normal playback, press the Play button VCR for more than 2 seconds to put the VCR in the Playback Off Timer mode.
  • Page 16: Recording

    Recording Preparations – Confirm that the VCR is on. – Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. – Set the VCR/TV switch to [VCR]. Operations Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. –...
  • Page 17 To Immediately Record the Same Scenes of Programme That You Are Viewing on the TV (Direct Recording) This function allows you to immediately start recording the same scenes of programme that you are viewing on the TV. Conditions for correct operation of the Direct TV Recording function: –...
  • Page 18: Recording From An External Source

    Recording from an external source This function can be used to make up an edited tape from other recordings or video sources. A new scene can be added to the end of previous one. AV1 (AUDIO IN AV2 (AUDIO IN / VIDEO IN Recording VCR POWER...
  • Page 19: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording 4-Key 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 – Confirm that the VCR is on. – Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.
  • Page 20 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 will be performed, you can temporarily suspend the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER (REC) button so that the [Á] indication on the VCR display disappears.
  • Page 21 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. – Every time you press the PROG./ CHECK button , the programme shifts below.
  • Page 22: G-Code Programming

    G-Code Programming Programming is now easier than ever; simply enter the G-Code number found in the programme scheduling pages of newspapers and magazines. G-Code numbers are numbers assigned to programmes listed in the TV programme schedule found in newspapers and TV guides. When these numbers are entered, the numbers are converted to actual programming.
  • Page 23: Search Functions

    Search Functions 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. Conditions for correct operation of the Jet Navigator function: –...
  • Page 24 When Recording Over the Same Location on a Tape: – The originally recorded programme is deleted from the list. – Programme contents starting near the start and end of the newly recorded programme (within 10 minutes before the start and after the end of the newly recorded programme in the EP mode) are also erased.
  • Page 25 To Find the Beginning of Each Recording (VHS Index Search System) 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.
  • Page 26: Editing

    Editing Audio Dubbing The audio dubbing function lets you record new sound onto the normal (mono) audio track. Although this erases the original sound on the normal audio track, the sound on the Hi-Fi audio tracks remains unchanged. Use this function to add narration or background music to a previously made recordings.
  • Page 27: Insert Editing

    Insert Editing The Insert Editing function lets you substitute a part of a previously made recording by inserting one or several new scenes together with new sound. This editing method lets you precisely set the end point, and the recording will stop automatically when this point is reached.
  • Page 28: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting Service Message of On Screen Display The error message is indicated in brackets [ [PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.] – REC/OTR button (REC button or DIRECT REC button video cassette inserted. Insert a video cassette. [PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.] –...
  • Page 29 Recording will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ [The 1 indication flashes whenever recording is attempted.] – The erasure prevention tab on the video cassette has been broken off. Use a tape with an intact erasure prevention tab, or cover the tab hole with adhesive tape, if the original recording is no longer required.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    NV-FJ720AM/AMJ/AMJT/BD/BDX Power Source: Power Consumption: Video Recording System: Video Heads: Audio Heads: Tape Speed: Tape Format: Record/Playback Time: FF/REW Time: VIDEO Television System: Modulation System: Input Level: Output Level: AUDIO Input Level: Output Level: Audio Track: Video Horizontal Resolution: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Dynamic Range: Audio Frequency Response: Wow and Flutter:...
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