Panasonic NV-FJ710 Series Timer Recording, To Programme with the On Screen Display OSD, Mode

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Timer Recording

This function lets you programme the VCR for unattended automatic recording of desired TV programmes when you are not at home or sleeping.

You can programme timer recordings in two different ways:

≥By entering the necessary information with the remote control while viewing the On Screen Display (OSD) on the TV screen (explained below) or;

≥By entering the ShowView number published alongside the TV programme listings in newspapers and magazines

(see page 22).

This VCR lets you programme up to 8 TV programmes (including weekly and daily programmes) for unattended recording up to one month in advance.

To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD)

This method offers easy step-by-step programming with the remote control while you view the prompts on the TV screen.

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.

As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 15.)

≥Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

Example:

Programming the timer recording of a TV programme broadcast on programme position 2 (ZDF) from 20:00 to 21:30 on 27 October.

Follow the on screen operation guide.

Operations

1 Press the PROG./CHECK button < to display the menu for programming timer recordings on the TV

screen.

 

On Screen Display

 

 

≥ Alternatively, you can press

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timer recording

 

 

 

the MENU button U and

 

 

 

 

Pos

Start Stop SP VPS

 

 

then select “Timer record”.

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2 Press the Channel buttons :

to select the

 

 

 

programme position of the desired TV station.

≥As an alternative method, after pressing the Channel button :, you can use the Cursor (3421) R.

3 Press the DATE button ; to set the date on which the TV programme will be broadcast.

4 Press the ON button G to set the starting time.

≥When it is kept pressed, the indication changes in 30-minute intervals.

5 Press the OFF button F to set the ending time.

6 Press the SP/LP button E to set the desired tape speed.

≥SP provides standard recording time and optimum picture quality.

LP provides double recording time with slightly reduced picture quality.

EP provides triple recording time with slightly reduced picture quality.

Regarding the “A” indication, refer to page 23.

7 Press the Cursor button (3421) R to set VPS/PDC to ON or OFF (– – –).

≥See page 23 for VPS/PDC recording.

8 Press the TAPE button C to select the corresponding cassette tape length.

(See page 48.)

9 Press the OK button T to conclude the settings.

≥ To programme additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timer recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

timer recordings, repeat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pos

Start

Stop SP VPS

 

 

 

 

 

operation steps 2–9.

Name DATE

ON

OFF LP PDC Min

 

 

 

ZDF 27/10 We 20:00

21:30 SP ON

90

 

 

 

 

 

 

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10 Press the TIMER REC button D to switch the VCR

 

over to the timer recording standby mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

≥ Check that Á is lit on the VCR display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If it is flashing, check the timer recording details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording

again. (See page 24.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

timer recording will be performed, you can temporarily

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

suspend the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button D so that the “Á” indication

on the VCR display disappears.

However, after you have finished using the VCR, be sure to reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing the TIMER REC button D again, otherwise the programmed timer recording will not be performed.

Note:

≥If the VCR is not put in the timer recording standby mode at the latest 10 minutes before the programmed timer recording starting time, the “Á” indication flashes on the VCR display. In this case, press the TIMER REC button D to put the VCR in the timer recording standby mode.

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Contents NV-FJ710 Series Dear Customer ContentsH ij Controls and ComponentsVCR Operation To Cancel the Child Lock FunctionNumeric buttons To Activate the Child Lock FunctionChecking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote Control UseBefore Keep the VCR away from high temperatures Avoid sudden changes in temperatureCleaning the VCR Avoid humidity and dustBefore Use Do not Remove Outer CoverRemarks TV Operation Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TVManufacturer Code List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote ControlHints Connecting SettingOr Method Auto Setup Function Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup FunctionTo Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been ≥ If you select Schweiz Setting Up When You Insert a Video CassetteWhen inserting a cassette that was recorded on this VCR If you want to cancel the Cassette Number Check midwayTo Play back S-VHS Cassette Tape SQPBuS-VHS Quasi Playback PlaybackConvenient Automatic Functions To Play Back a Recorded Part RepeatedlyTo Select the Desired Tape Speed RecordingTo Pause Recording To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape TimeLinked Timer Recordings with a Digital Receiver To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded ContentsRecording To Manually Adjust the Audio Recording Level To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Timer RecordingTo Programme with the On Screen Display OSD ModeTo Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode Press the OK button T again to conclude SettingsTo Programme with ShowView Function Timer Other Timer Recordings and Convenient FunctionsSetting the Recording Date/Days To Activate the Auto SP/LP Change FunctionProgramming a Timer Recording of a Satellite Programme To Check the Contents of Timer Recording ProgrammingsTo Change a Timer Recording Programming Timer Recording To Cancel the Programming of a Timer RecordingTo Check the Total Timer Recording Programming Time Precautions for Recording How to Read the Tape Library ContentsTape Library System To Check the Tape Library Data TapeTo Check on Which Cassette a Desired Programme Is Recorded Desired programme title Tape Library System To Manually Enter or Editing a Title or CategoryPress the OK button T again if you are sure that you To Demonstrate the Tape Library System To Restore Deleted Tape Library DataTo Cancel the Intro-Jet Scan or to Stop Playback To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop PlaybackSearch Functions OperationEditing Assemble EditingAdvanced Operations To Change the Recording Time Album FunctionAudio Dubbing General Audio Dubbing on a Panasonic Hi-Fi VCRTV Mode VCR ModeTo Connect the VCR to a Decoder To Connect the VCR to a Stereo AmplifierHow to install the satellite receiver Preparation Standby Typ Action Yes To Prepare the Satellite ReceiverTo select SAT 9 Enter To select SAT 19 EnterTo Enter or Change the Name of a TV Station Various SettingsList of TV Reception Channels To Preset Pay TV StationsTo Change the Channel Number of an Already Tuned TV Station Channel TV Channel Indication Germany/Italy Other CountriesTo Change the Subtitle Teletext Page Number Subtitles To Change the Type of Video System Colour TV systemTo Change the Title Teletext Page Number Title Various Settings To Restart the Download Setting the VCR’s Clock To Manually Adjust the ClockTo Activate the Automatic Time Correction Function Settings for the Main Menu Item Display Other Convenient Functions Various SettingsPress the Menu button U to display the Main menu on To Set the Playback Picture Sharpness Sharper or Softer Settings for the Main Menu Item FunctionsTo Set the Audio Mode to Be Used During Playback To Set the Remote Control ModeCountry Setting Language SettingGlossary VPS Video Programme System/ PDC Programme Delivery ControlNicam Broadcasting System NV-FJ710EC/ECM/ECY Series Link Function Crystal View Control CVCPin Scart Socket √ On Screen Display Messages Before Requesting Service√ The VCR Does Not Work Correctly √ Playback Does Not Work Properly√ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not Work Properly √ The Remote Control Does Not Work Correctly√ The Satellite Receiver Cannot Be Controlled Correctly √ The Tape Library System Does Not Work CorrectlyIf the Still Picture Scrolls Up or Down V-Lock Adjustment Adjusting the Playback PicturePrecautions To Return to Auto TrackingSpecifications
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