Panasonic NV-FJ730 manual

CVC A.DUB AV3 IN L MONO AUDIO R TIMER REC REC/OTR EXT LINK / 6 / 6 Video Cassette Recorder Model No. NV-FJ730 Series NV-FJ735AM Operating Instructions Contents Page Warning and Important Information 2 Controls and Components 3 Connections 5 Tuning the TV to Your VCR 6 Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCR 7 Language Setting of the On Screen Display 10 [...]

2 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensu[...]

3 1 2 STOP PLA Y EJECT CVC A.DUB AV2 IN L AUDIO VIDEO R P A USE/STILL TIMER REC REC/OTR JET REW /REW FF/ POWER SEARCH PICTURE MODE T APE REFRESH 6 6 7 6 5 X F 1 W [ Z Y ` ^ a N H _ 8 A G ] IN VIDEO L R AUDIO OUT RF OUT IN ( AV 1 ) i c d h g b f e Í DIRECT REC REPEA T VOLUME SEARCH PICTURE MODE REC G-CODE VCR DA TE CANCEL DISPLA Y RESET AUDIO OSD[...]

4 VCR Operation – Set the VCR/TV switch E to [VCR]. 1 POWER button 2 Numeric buttons To select the programme positions (1 – 99). Example: 9: 19: To enter numbers for various settings. 3 AV button 4 NAVI button 5 PICTURE MODE button 6 SEARCH button 7 Play button 8 Rewind button 9 DATE button : CH button ; CANCEL button < PROG./CHECK button = [...]

5 ∫ To loose a Cable Strap Push up a strap in the direction of the arrow, pushing a Lock Tab. 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 Tuning starts automatically. Basic Connections The following conne[...]

6 Tuning the TV to Your VCR The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel E21-E69. It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV broadcasts. 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. When the VC[...]

7 Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display Introduction The VCR is tuned automatically by Plug in Auto Tuning. However, Auto Tuning using the On Screen Display should be performed according to the following method if necessary. Preparations – Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. – Turn on the VCR and select any prog[...]

8 Manual Tuning Procedure 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons ( 34 ) S to select [TUNER PRESET] then press OK button T . 3 Press the Cursor buttons ( 34 ) S to select [CH] then select the channel number you want tuned by pressing the Cursor buttons ( 21 ) S . 4 Confirm that [CLEAR] is set [...]

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 U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons ( 34 ) S to select [CH ADD&DELETE] then press the OK button T . 3 Press the Cursor buttons ( 34 ) S to select the desired programme position (e[...]

10 M 1 Y 2005 D 1 H:M 0:00 CLOCK SET START:MENU MENU SELECT END : , O K :MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION MENU SELECT END : , O K :MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET CH ADD&DELETE G-CODE CH SET SYSTEM OPTION Setting the Clock of Your VCR The clock will operate for at least 3 years in total aft[...]

11 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 describe[...]

12 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 E to [VCR]. 3 Programme position 4 Edit mode When edit mode is set, the On Screen Display appears A.DUB: Audio Dubbing 5 Tape running display Stop, Eject Rewind, Review, Index Sea[...]

13 Option Setting 1 Press the MENU button U to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press the Cursor buttons ( 34 ) S to select [OPTION] then press the OK button T . 3 Press the Cursor buttons ( 34 ) S to select the desired field. For NV-FJ735AM only TAPE SELECT: To select the corresponding video cassette tape length to display the approximate[...]

14 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 7 . Notes: – JET SEARCH, Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5 minutes.[...]

15 NTSC Playback Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back with this VCR via a PAL system TV. – Select [NTSC PB SELECT] from the on screen display according to the colour TV system of the TV. (See page 13.) – NTSC 3.58 recording requires [NTSC INPUT SELECT] to be in the AUTO or 3.58 position (see page 13), however if [NTSC INPUT SELE[...]

16 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 E to [VCR]. Operations 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. – If it has already been inserted, press the POWER button 1 to turn the VCR on. REC REC SP To Display the[...]

17 To Immediately Record the Same Scenes of Programme That You Are Viewing on the TV (Direct TV 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: – Set [DIRECT REC] to [ON] (see page 13). – The VCR [...]

18 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. A. D AV2 IN L AUDIO VIDEO R P AUSE/STILL POWER SERCH PICTURE MODE T APE RIFRESH IN OUT RF OUT IN ( AV1 ) A.DUB AV2 IN L AUDIO VIDEO R P AUSE/STILL POWER SERCH PICTURE M[...]

19 Operations 1 Press the Play button 7 to start playback. 2 At the point where you want to join a new scene, press the Pause/Slow button J to put it in the still playback mode. 3 Press the REC button I 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 [...]

20 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. – Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.[...]

21 CATEGORY ON OFF SP –– : –– –– : –– : 1 CH DATE 27SA A 2 DATE CH ON OFF 27WE 2 20: 02 21:30 S P SU-SA 25 10: 30 11: 00 A SU 14 15: 00 16:00 S P 19TU 5 22: 15 23: 30 E P 28TH A2 20: 02 21:30 S P 30SA 4 19: 10 19: 55 E P –––– –– –– : –– –– : –– –––– –– –– : –– –– : –– END:MENU [...]

22 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[...]

23 To Set the Category The category setting allows you to find what kind of programmes are recorded by the character and the icon indications. Press the Cursor button ( 1 ) S while the Jet Navigator list appears. Category Indication Icon MOVIE MOVIE MUSIC MUSIC DRAMA DRAMA EDUCATION EDUCA DOCUMENTARY DOCUM SPORTS SPORT CHILDREN CHILD NEWS NEWS OTHE[...]

24 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. Index signals are automatically recorded in the f[...]

25 INTRO-JET SCAN Searching while Checking the Video Cassette Contents (Intro-Jet Scan) This VCR automatically records special index signals on the tape every time a recording starts. The Intro-Jet Scan function makes use of these index signals to play back the beginning of each programme recorded on the cassette one after another at high speed. Th[...]

26 A.DUB AV2 IN L AUDIO VIDEO R P AUSE/STILL POWER SERCH PICTURE MODE T APE RIFRESH IN OUT RF OUT IN ( AV1 ) 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[...]

27 Before Requesting Service Message of On Screen Display The error message is indicated in brackets [ ]. [PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.] – REC/OTR button Z (REC button I ), TIMER (REC) button A or DIRECT REC button Q has been pressed without a video cassette inserted. Insert a video cassette. [PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.] – [TUNER PRESET] has been[...]

28 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 [...]

29 Specifications NV-FJ730AM/AMC NV-FJ735AM Power Source: 110 – 240 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 12 W (NV-FJ730AM/AMC) 13 W (NV-FJ735AM) Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads: 4 heads Audio Heads: 2 heads (Hi-Fi) Tape Speed: PAL SP; 23.39 mm/s LP; 11.7 mm/s EP; 7.8mm/s NTSC SP; 33.3 mm/s EP; 11.1 mm/s Tap[...]

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