Panasonic NV-SJ260 operating instructions √ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not Work Properly

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√Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not

Work Properly

The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”.

“When recording is attempted, the 1 indication flashes.”

‘A video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab is used.

Use a cassette with an intact tab, or if you want to erase the previously recorded contents on the cassette, cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape.

“The playback picture of a recorded programme is distorted or no picture can be seen.”

‘The aerial or aerial lead connection is defective. Check the connections. If the picture displayed on the TV is also distorted, there is something wrong with the installation of the aerial.

‘No programme was recorded because the VCR is not tuned correctly.

Tune it correctly.

‘No programme was recorded because the AV input (A1 or A2) was selected on the VCR.

Select the programme position of the desired TV programme.

“Timer recording does not work correctly.”

‘Time and date are not set or they are set incorrectly. Set the time and date correctly.

‘The starting time or ending time of the timer recording were not programmed correctly.

Set the starting time or ending time correctly.

‘The VCR was not put in the timer recording standby mode.

After programming a timer recording, press the TIMER REC button D to put the VCR in the timer recording standby mode.

“Recording from an external source connected to the VCR’s AV input cannot be made.”

‘The correct AV input (A1 or A2) is not selected. Select the correct AV input (A1 or A2).

‘The connections from the external source are not made correctly. Correct them. (See page 22.)

√The Remote Control Does Not Work

Correctly

The symptom descriptions are given between quotation marks “ ”.

“The remote control does not work correctly.”

‘The remote control signal cannot reach the VCR.

Aim the remote control at the VCR and make sure that the infrared beam’s path is not obstructed.

‘The distance to the VCR is too long.

Use the remote control within 7 metres from the VCR. If you are using it within this range but the remote control still cannot operate the VCR, replace the batteries.

‘The batteries are exhausted. Replace with new batteries.

‘The batteries have been inserted with reversed polarities (+/-).

Insert the batteries correctly. (See page 4.)

‘Power save setting is “ON”. Set “Power save” to “OFF”. (See page 30.)

‘The wrong remote control mode has been selected. Set the correct control mode. (See page 31.)

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Contents NV-SJ260 Series Dear Customer ContentsVCR 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 TVManufacturer Code List of TVs Compatible With the VCR’s Remote ControlHints Use Preset Download FunctionTo Simultaneously Set Up this VCR with a New TV To Set Up this VCR with a TV AlreadyPage Function Auto Setup FunctionTuned Correctly by the Auto Setup To Confirm that the TV Stations Have BeenDisplay 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 To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents Linked Timer Recordings with a Digital ReceiverTo Programme with the On Screen Display OSD Timer RecordingTo Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode Press the OK button S to conclude the settingsPress the Numeric buttons 2 to enter the ShowView number Press the OK button S to display the programmed contentPress the OK button S again to conclude Settings To Programme with ShowView FunctionTo Change a Timer Recording Programming Other Timer Recordings and Convenient FunctionsSetting the Recording Date/Days To Check the Contents of Timer Recording ProgrammingsPreparation To Cancel the Programming of a Timer RecordingTo Check the Total Timer Recording Programming Time To Cancel the Programme List SearchOperation To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop PlaybackTo Cancel the Intro-Jet Scan or to Stop Playback Search FunctionsTo Connect the VCR to a Decoder Connecting the VCR to a DecoderEditing Assemble EditingSatellite receiver not supplied Pin Scart socket To Enter or Change the Name of a TV Station To Change the Channel Number of an Already Tuned TV Station To Obtain the Best Tuning ConditionTo Enter Newly Available TV Stations List of TV Reception ChannelsTo Change the Type of Video System Colour TV system To Preset Pay TV StationsTo 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 TV station name Other Convenient Functions Various SettingsSettings for the Main Menu Item Display Video system colour TV system Tape length indicatorDimmed Settings for the Main Menu Item FunctionsTo Set the Remote Control Mode Language SettingCountry Setting Programming ShowView Changes Non Method Glossary VPS Video Programme System/ PDC Programme Delivery Control Crystal View Control CVCAV1 Scart Socket for Q Link connection Link FunctionPin Scart Socket Message Message appears when√ Playback Does Not Work Properly Before Requesting Service√ On Screen Display Messages √ The VCR Does Not Work Correctly√ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not Work Properly √ The Remote Control Does Not Work CorrectlyTo Return to Auto Tracking Adjusting the Playback PictureIf the Still Picture Scrolls Up or Down V-Lock Adjustment PrecautionsAvoid humidity and dust Avoid sudden changes in temperatureKeep the VCR away from high temperatures Cleaning the VCRSpecifications
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