Panasonic NV-SJ260 operating instructions Dear Customer, Contents

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Dear Customer

May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder.

We would particularly advise that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions.

Contents
Before Use
Controls and Components	3
Preparing the Remote Control	4
Warning and Important Information	5
Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV	6
Connecting and Setting Up
Connecting and Preparations for a TV Equipped with
the Q Link Function	8
Connecting and Preparations for a TV Not Equipped
with the Q Link Function	10

Advanced Operations

Search Functions

21

≥ To Quickly Find the Beginning of a Desired
Programme (VISSlVHS Index Search System)	21

≥To Search for a Desired Programme While Checking the Recorded Contents on a Cassette

(Intro-Jet Scan)	21
Editing	22
≥ Assemble Editing	22
Connecting the VCR to a Decoder	22
Connecting the VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Digital
Receiver	23

	Playback
Playback	13
	Recording
Recording	15

≥To Immediately Record the Same TV Programme That

You Are Viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording)	15
≥ To Select the Recording Duration and

Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording)	16
≥ Linked Timer Recordings with a Digital Receiver	16

Various Settings
Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in
Your Area to the Programme Positions
(Manual Tuning)	24
Restarting the Auto Setup or Downlad/
Resetting the VCR to the Shipping Condition	27
Setting the VCR’s Clock	28
Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings)	29
≥ Settings for the Main Menu Item “Display”	29
≥ Settings for the Main Menu Item “Functions”	30
≥ Language Setting	31
≥ Country Setting	31

Timer Recording
Timer Recording	17
≥ To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD)	17
≥ To Programme with the ShowView Function	18
Other Timer Recordings and Convenient Functions	19

≥To select a Timer-Recorded Programme from the List and Quickly Locate Its Beginning for Automatic

Playback (Programme List Search)

20

Helpful Hints
Glossary	32
Before Requesting Service	34
≥ Adjusting the Playback Picture	36
Cautions	37
Specifications	Back cover

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Contents NV-SJ260 Series Contents Dear CustomerControls and Components VCRIf the Sliding Cover of the Remote Control Becomes Detached Preparing the Remote ControlInserting Remote Control Batteries VCR OperationDo not Remove Outer Cover RemarksSetting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV TV OperationList of TVs Compatible With the VCR’s Remote Control Manufacturer CodeHints To Set Up this VCR with a TV Already Preset Download FunctionTo Simultaneously Set Up this VCR with a New TV UsePage To Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been Auto Setup FunctionTuned Correctly by the Auto Setup FunctionDisplay Playback Convenient Automatic Functions To Stop Playback Automatically Playback Off Timer FunctionTo Eject the Video Cassette Using the Remote Controller To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time RecordingTo Pause Recording Linked Timer Recordings with a Digital Receiver To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded ContentsPress the OK button S to conclude the settings Timer RecordingTo Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode To Programme with the On Screen Display OSDTo Programme with ShowView Function Press the OK button S to display the programmed contentPress the OK button S again to conclude Settings Press the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the ShowView numberTo Check the Contents of Timer Recording Programmings Other Timer Recordings and Convenient FunctionsSetting the Recording Date/Days To Change a Timer Recording ProgrammingTo Cancel the Programme List Search To Cancel the Programming of a Timer RecordingTo Check the Total Timer Recording Programming Time PreparationSearch Functions To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop PlaybackTo Cancel the Intro-Jet Scan or to Stop Playback OperationAssemble Editing Connecting the VCR to a DecoderEditing To Connect the VCR to a DecoderSatellite receiver not supplied Pin Scart socket To Enter or Change the Name of a TV Station List of TV Reception Channels To Obtain the Best Tuning ConditionTo Enter Newly Available TV Stations To Change the Channel Number of an Already Tuned TV StationTo Preset Pay TV Stations To Change the Type of Video System Colour TV systemTo Return the VCR to the Shipping Condition To Restart the Auto SetupTo Restart the Download To Activate the Automatic Time Correction Function Setting the VCR’s ClockTo Manually Adjust the Clock Video system colour TV system Tape length indicator Other Convenient Functions Various SettingsSettings for the Main Menu Item Display TV station nameSettings for the Main Menu Item Functions DimmedTo Set the Remote Control Mode Language SettingCountry Setting Crystal View Control CVC GlossaryVPS Video Programme System/ PDC Programme Delivery Control Programming ShowView Changes Non MethodMessage Message appears when Link FunctionPin Scart Socket AV1 Scart Socket for Q Link connection√ The VCR Does Not Work Correctly Before Requesting Service√ On Screen Display Messages √ Playback Does Not Work Properly√ The Remote Control Does Not Work Correctly √ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not Work ProperlyPrecautions Adjusting the Playback PictureIf the Still Picture Scrolls Up or Down V-Lock Adjustment To Return to Auto TrackingCleaning the VCR Avoid sudden changes in temperatureKeep the VCR away from high temperatures Avoid humidity and dustSpecifications