Panasonic NV-FJ710 Series 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 J (REC/OTR button c), the DIRECT TV REC button 6, the Play button I, the Fast Forward button H or the Rewind button 8 when no cassette was inserted in the VCR.

You pressed the TIMER REC button D when no cassette was inserted in the VCR with a timer recording programmed.

Insert a video cassette.

[Please use tape with unbroken recording tab!]

‘You pressed the REC button J (REC/OTR button c) or the DIRECT TV REC button 6 when a cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab was inserted in the VCR.

You pressed the TIMER REC button D when a cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab was inserted in the VCR with a timer recording programmed.

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 L 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 D even though no timer recording has been programmed.

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

[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 50.)

‘Power save setting is “ON”. Set “Power save” to “OFF”. (See page 49.)

“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 D 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 14.)

“Auto clock setting does not work correctly.”

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

“Download cannot be performed.”

‘The VCR is not connected to a TV equipped with the Q Link (or a similar) function via a fully-wired 21-pin Scart cable.

Be sure to use a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to connect the VCR to a TV with the Q Link (or a similar) function.

√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 57.)

 

‘ The TV’s video playback channel has not been tuned

 

correctly.

 

Re-tune the video playback channel.

Hints

‘ The playback picture is distorted when using an E300

‘ The video heads are clogged or worn.

 

Consult your dealer for advice.

 

type video cassette that was recorded in the LP or EP

Helpful

mode.

 

We recommend that you use video cassettes other than

 

type E300.

 

‘ The playback picture is distorted when you record the

 

tape in the EP mode using MESECAM system.

 

 

However, this is not a malfunction.

 

We recommend PAL system for recording in the EP

 

mode.

 

‘ SQPB setting is not correct.

 

Set SQPB setting corectly. (See page 51.)

 

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Contents NV-FJ710 Series Dear Customer ContentsH ij Controls and ComponentsTo Activate the Child Lock Function To Cancel the Child Lock FunctionVCR Operation Numeric buttonsUse Checking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote ControlBefore Avoid humidity and dust Avoid sudden changes in temperatureKeep the VCR away from high temperatures Cleaning the VCRDo not Remove Outer Cover Before UseRemarks TV Operation Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TVManufacturer Code List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote ControlHints Connecting SettingOr Method Tuned Correctly by the Auto Setup Function Auto Setup FunctionTo Confirm that the TV Stations Have Been ≥ If you select Schweiz If you want to cancel the Cassette Number Check midway When You Insert a Video CassetteSetting Up When inserting a cassette that was recorded on this VCRTo Play back S-VHS Cassette Tape SQPBuS-VHS Quasi Playback PlaybackConvenient Automatic Functions To Play Back a Recorded Part RepeatedlyTo Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time RecordingTo Select the Desired Tape Speed To Pause RecordingTo Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents Linked Timer Recordings with a Digital ReceiverRecording To Manually Adjust the Audio Recording Level Mode Timer RecordingTo Suspend the Timer Recording Standby To Programme with the On Screen Display OSDPress the OK button T again to conclude Settings To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby ModeTo Programme with ShowView Function To Activate the Auto SP/LP Change Function Other Timer Recordings and Convenient FunctionsTimer Setting the Recording Date/DaysTo Check the Contents of Timer Recording Programmings Programming a Timer Recording of a Satellite ProgrammeTo Change a Timer Recording Programming To Cancel the Programming of a Timer Recording Timer RecordingTo Check the Total Timer Recording Programming Time How to Read the Tape Library Contents Precautions for RecordingTape Library System Tape To Check the Tape Library DataTo 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 DataOperation To Cancel the Index Search or to Stop PlaybackTo Cancel the Intro-Jet Scan or to Stop Playback Search FunctionsAssemble Editing EditingAdvanced Operations To Change the Recording Time Album FunctionAudio Dubbing General Audio Dubbing on a Panasonic Hi-Fi VCRTo Connect the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier VCR ModeTV Mode To Connect the VCR to a DecoderHow to install the satellite receiver Preparation To select SAT 19 Enter To Prepare the Satellite ReceiverStandby Typ Action Yes To select SAT 9 EnterTo Enter or Change the Name of a TV Station Various SettingsChannel TV Channel Indication Germany/Italy Other Countries To Preset Pay TV StationsList of TV Reception Channels To Change the Channel Number of an Already Tuned TV StationTo 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 To Manually Adjust the Clock Setting the VCR’s 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 SettingVPS Video Programme System/ PDC Programme Delivery Control GlossaryNicam Broadcasting System NV-FJ710EC/ECM/ECY Series Crystal View Control CVC Link FunctionPin Scart Socket √ Playback Does Not Work Properly Before Requesting Service√ On Screen Display Messages √ The VCR Does Not Work Correctly√ The Tape Library System Does Not Work Correctly √ The Remote Control Does Not Work Correctly√ Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not Work Properly √ The Satellite Receiver Cannot Be Controlled CorrectlyTo Return to Auto Tracking Adjusting the Playback PictureIf the Still Picture Scrolls Up or Down V-Lock Adjustment PrecautionsSpecifications
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