Weekly Timer Recording

In step 3 of 4-Key Programming, select the desired day by pressing the DATE s button ;.

For example, SU (Sunday)

On Screen Display

TIMER PROGRAMME

CH

DATE ON

OFF

2

SU

– – : – – – – : – – SP

END

: TIMER REC

CHECK

: PROG/CHECK

(SU=Sunday, MO=Monday, TU=Tuesday, WE=Wednesday, TH=Thursday, FR=Friday, SA=Saturday)

Daily Timer Recording

For this timer function, several groups of days can be selected.

A Daily recording from Monday to Friday (MO–FR) B Daily recording from Monday to Saturday (MO–SA) C Daily recording from Sunday to Saturday (SU–SA)

In step 3 of 4-Key Programming, select the desired days by pressing the DATE s button ;.

For example, C

TIMER PROGRAMME

CH

DATE ON

OFF

2

SU-SA – – : – – – – : – – SP

END

: TIMER REC

CHECK

: PROG/CHECK

Timer Recording from an External Signal Source

If timer recording is performed by a unit connected to the Audio/Video input sockets, select the A1 or A2 indicator in step 2 of 4-Key Programming for the programme position.

TIMER PROGRAMME

CH DATE ON

OFF

A1 – – – – – – : – – – – : – – SP

END

: TIMER REC

CHECK

: PROG/CHECK

¡If the “DIRECT REC” is set “ON”, A1 is skipped.

Setting other Programmes in Succession

Repeat steps 1–7 of 4-Key Programming.

Programming a Timer Recording of a TV Programme Until its End

(Tape Speed Auto Change Function )

If the VCR determines that the remaining tape time is insufficient to record the programme to its end during a timer recording performed in the SP mode, this function automatically changes the tape speed to ensure that the whole programme will be recorded.

The tape speed will change as follows.

NTSC system:

SP ) EP

PAL system:

SP ) LP

¡This function cannot change the recording speed to the EP mode for PAL system.

Depending on the remaining tape length, recording may be performed in the LP (EP) mode from the start. However, if the remaining tape time is still not sufficient in this case, the programme cannot be recorded to the end.

Example of PAL system (Remaining Tape Time 60 min.):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of Tape

 

 

30 min.

 

 

30 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Programming

1st Programme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(30 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 min. Recording

 

2nd

Programme

 

 

by SP mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 min. Recording

 

 

(45 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

by SP mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30min. Recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

by LP mode

3rd Programme will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

not be recorded.

¡The tape length must be set correctly. (See page 15.)

¡Some tapes may not work correctly.

¡If the recording speed changes from SP to LP during a timer recording, some brief picture distortion occurs at that point.

To Activate the Tape Speed Auto Change Function:

Press the SPEED button E to select “A”.

TIMER PROGRAMME

CH

DATE ON

OFF

2

27TH

2 0 : 0 2

2 1 : 3 0 A

END

: TIMER REC

CHECK

: PROG/CHECK

¡Every time you press the SPEED button E, the indication changes in the following order:

NTSC system:

SP

 

EP

 

A

 

 

 

 

PAL system:

SP

LP

EP

 

A

 

 

 

 

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NV-SJ400A specifications

The Panasonic NV-SJ400A is a standout model in the realm of VHS video cassette recorders, showcasing impressive technology and features that made it a sought-after option during its time. Released in the late 1990s, the NV-SJ400A was designed to meet the needs of home users seeking reliable video recording capabilities with enhanced playback quality.

One of the key features of the NV-SJ400A is its high-performance recording capabilities, which utilize advanced video heads to ensure exceptional image clarity. The model supports both standard play (SP) and long play (LP) formats, allowing users to choose between higher quality recordings or extended recording time. This versatility was particularly advantageous for households with varied viewing habits, enabling the flexibility to record full-length movies or multiple television shows on a single tape.

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