Panasonic NV-FJ604, NV-FJ606, NV-FJ610 Before Requesting Service, √ On Screen Display Messages

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Before Requesting Service

Before requesting service, please check the following points.

On Screen Display Messages

The error messages are given in brackets [ ].

[Please insert video tape!]

You pressed the REC button I (REC/OTR button ^), the Play button H, the Fast Forward button G, the Rewind button 8 or the SEARCH button L when no cassette was inserted in the VCR.

Insert a video cassette.

[Please use tape with unbroken recording tab!]

You pressed the REC button I (REC/OTR button ^) when a cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab was inserted in the VCR.

Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab on which recording is possible.

[This action is not possible before time and date are set]

You pressed the SHOW VIEW button K or the PROG./ CHECK button <, even though the time and date have not yet been set on the VCR.

Set the time and date.

[No timer programmes to be done!]

You pressed the TIMER REC button C even though no timer recording has been programmed.

Programme a timer recording before pressing the TIMER REC button C.

[Please put VCR into stop mode first]

You attempted to change the contents of the timer programming while a timer recording was being performed.

Put the VCR into the stop mode first.

Other messages may also appear.

Follow the instructions given on the TV screen.

The VCR Does Not Work Correctly

The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”.

“The VCR display is not illuminated.”

The AC mains lead is disconnected. Connect the AC mains lead securely.

VCR display setting is “OFF”. Set “VCR display” to “ON” or “DIMMED”. (See page 27.)

Power save setting is “ON”. Set “Power save” to “OFF”. (See page 27.)

“The VCR display is illuminated, but the VCR cannot be operated.”

The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode. Press the TIMER REC button C to cancel the standby mode.

Safety devices are operating.

Disconnect the AC mains lead and wait approximately 1 minute before reconnecting.

Then check if the VCR can be operated.

“The VCR picture does not appear on the TV screen.”

The RF output channel is set to [– –].

Change the RF output channel to a channel other than [– –]. (See page 9.)

“Auto clock setting does not work correctly.”

Teletext information is not available or cannot be read. Set the clock manually.

Playback Does Not Work Properly

The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”.

“The playback picture is distorted or in black and white.

Or, horizontal noise bars appear in the picture or horizontal lines move up and down.”

The tracking adjustment is not correct. Adjust the tracking. (See page 32.)

The TV’s video playback channel has not been tuned correctly.

Re-tune the video playback channel. The video heads are clogged or worn.

Consult your dealer for advice.

The playback picture is distorted when using an E300

type video cassette that was recorded in the LP mode.

We recommend that you use video cassettes other than Hints type E300.

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Contents NV-FJ610 Series NV-FJ606 Series NV-FJ604 Series Dear Customer Contents8 G Controls and ComponentsVCR Operation Preparing the Remote ControlInserting Remote Control Batteries If the Sliding Cover of the Remote Control Becomes DetachedRemarks Do not Remove Outer CoverTV Operation Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TVOr Method Connecting the VCR to a TVHint Auto Setup FunctionSetting Playback Recording To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents Linked Timer Recordings with a Digital ReceiverTo Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode Timer RecordingTo Programme with the On Screen Display OSD Press the Numeric buttons To enter the ShowView number To Programme with ShowView FunctionSetting the Recording Date/Days Other Timer Recordings and Convenient FunctionsTo Check the Contents of Timer Recording Programmings To Check the Total Timer Recording Programming Time To Change a Timer Recording ProgrammingTo Cancel the Programming of a Timer Recording Operation To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop PlaybackTo Cancel the Intro-Jet Scan or to Stop Playback Search FunctionsAssemble Editing EditingTo Connect the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier VCR ModeTV Mode To Connect the VCR to a Decoder¡If your satellite Settings List of TV Reception Channels To Obtain the Best Tuning ConditionTo Preset Pay TV Stations To Enter Newly Available TV StationsPAL To Change the Type of Video System Colour TV systemTo Return the VCR to the Shipping Condition To Restart the Auto SetupTo Manually Adjust the Clock Setting the VCR’s ClockTo Activate the AutomaticTime Correction Function Tape speed indicator Other Convenient Functions Various SettingsTape length indicator Sound mode during playback L/ROFF To select Functions then Language SettingVPS Video Programme System/ PDC Programme Delivery Control GlossaryPin Scart Socket Crystal View Control CVC√ Playback Does Not Work Properly Before Requesting Service√ On Screen Display Messages √ The VCR Does Not Work Correctly√ The Remote Control Does Not Work Correctly Adjusting the Playback Picture√ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not Work Properly Avoid humidity and dust Avoid sudden changes in temperatureKeep the VCR away from high temperatures Cleaning the VCRSpecifications