Panasonic AG-1340P User Manual

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Operating

Instructions

AG-

POWER

TIMER REC

PICTURE MODE

REC/OTR

EJECT

STOP

PLAY

∫

/ REW

FF/

Video Cassette Recorder

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,

please read these instructions completely.

VQT9136

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PROCEEDING

END : MENU

WARNING

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CAUTION:

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DO NOT PLACE THIS APPARATUS INTO AN AUDIO RACK, BOOK SHELF OR SIMILAR LOCATION BECAUSE OF HEAT FROM THIS APPARATUS.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltages within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building; as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Contents

Before Use

Controls and Connection Sockets .......... 04

Infrared Remote Controller ....................... 06

Remote Controller Setup .......................... 08

Setting Up

Connections ................................................. 09

Tuning the TV to your VCR ........................ 12

– Plug in Auto Tuning ................................. 12

Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR .......... 14

Language Setting of the On Screen

Display ...................................................... 16

Setting the Clock of your VCR ................... 17

Settings Using the On Screen Display ...... 18

Basic Operations

Playback ....................................................... 21

– Jet Search ............................................... 22

– Other Playback Functions ....................... 22

Manual Recording ....................................... 24

– One-Touch Recording (OTR) .................. 26

Advanced Operations

Timer Recording .......................................... 27

– 4-Key Programming ................................ 27

Search Functions ........................................ 30

–Jet Navigator ............................................ 30

– Time Stamp Function .............................. 32

– VHS Index Search System ..................... 33

– Intro-Jet Scan ......................................... 33

Editing .......................................................... 34

– Assembly Editing ..................................... 34

Other Functions ......................................... 35

– Other Automatic Functions ..................... 35

Helpful Hints

Before Requesting Service ....................... 36

Usage Precautions ..................................... 38

Specifications ............................................. 40

Controls and Connection Sockets

This section describes in detail the function of each button, switch and connection socket.

PICTURE MODE

CVC

TIMER REC

REC/OTR

STOP PLAY

EJECT

REW FF

AC IN

SECTEUR

To mains supply

1110 12 13 14

15 16 17

IN (AV1) OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

2018 19

FRONT

REAR

01 POWER Í/I (VCR Í) (‘ 12)

02 Cassette Compartment (‘ 21)

03 TIMER REC Á (TIMER Á) (‘ 28)0

04 I J (‘ 13, 35)

05 STOP ∫ (‘ 21, 24)

06 PLAY 1 (‘ 21)

07 < EJECT (‘ 13)

08 PICTURE MODE (‘ 19, 23)

09 Infrared Remote Control Receiver

Window

10 Display

11 ¥ REC/OTR (‘ 24, 26)

12 SEARCH (‘ 33)

13 REW (REWIND) 6 (‘ 21)

14 FF (FAST FORWARD) 5 (‘ 21)

15 VIDEO IN (AV1) (‘ 34)

16 VIDEO OUT (‘ 10)

17 RF IN (‘ 9)

18 AUDIO IN (AV1) (‘34)

19 AUDIO OUT (‘10)

20 RF OUT (‘ 9)

21 AC Input Socket (‘ 9)

VOLUME

VCR

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

W X

1 2 3 4

INPUT SELECT

VCR/TV

RESET

AUDIO

INDEX

9¥:

∫

CANCEL

DATE

W X

REC

NAVI

TIMER

OFF

Before Use

14 5

12 3

Infrared Remote Controller

The remote control unit for this VCR is a universal remote controller. As such, some of its buttons are not used to operate this VCR.

VCR OPERATION

VOLUME

VCR

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

3 4

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

W X

INPUT SELECT

VCR/TV

RESET

AUDIO

INDEX

9¥:

NAVI

∫

CANCEL

1 2 3 4

DATE

W X

REC

TIMER

OFF

8 9 10

11 12

01 Infrared Transmitter

02 INPUT SELECT (‘ 34)

03 OSD/DISPLAY (‘ 18, 25)

14 RESET (‘ 18)

05 On Screen Display Menu Operation

Buttons (‘ 14)

3421

06 ;/D (PAUSE/SLOW) (‘ 21)

07 Timer Recording Operation Buttons

(‘ 27–29)

I J, DATE, ON, OFF

PROG./CHECK

CANCEL

SPEED

TIMER Á

08 VCR/TV (‘ 12)

09 AUDIO

This button is not used to operate this VCR.

10 INDEX :, 9 (‘ 33)

11 REC ¥ (‘ 24)

12 NAVI (‘ 30)

VCR

INPUT SELECT

RESET

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

VOLUME

VCR/TV

REC

NAVI

TIMER

13 TV Í

Press to switch the TV from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the TV is still connected to the mains. – With some TV models, it may only be

possible to switch the TV to the standby

Before Use

mode using this button. In this case, use [AV] or the I and J buttons to switch the TV on.

– Ensure that [VCR/TV] switch is set to

[TV].

14 AV

Selects TV input or AV input.

15 VOLUME sNr

Adjusts the volume of the TV.

16 I J

Selects the required program position (TV station) of the TV. – Ensure that [VCR/TV] switch is set to

[TV].

Remote Controller Setup

Installing the Batteries

Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned.

Power Source for the Remote Controller:

The remote controller is powered by 2 AA, UM3 or R6 size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year, although this depends on the frequency of use.

Precautions for Battery Replacement:

– Load the new batteries with their polarity (+

and -) aligned correctly.

– Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an

internal short circuit may occur.

– If you do not intend to use the remote

controller for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool and dry place.

– Remove spent batteries immediately and

dispose of them.

– Do not use an old and a new battery together,

and never use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.

– Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Connections

This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an antenna, TV, etc.

When the VCR is turned on after connecting the antenna cable and the AC power cord, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically.

Basic Connections

The following connections are required to record and play back the video cassette through the TV.

Antenna (Not supplied)

TV Set (Not supplied)

Setting Up

Antenna Input Connector

AC IN

SECTEUR

To mains supply

IN (AV1) OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

IN (AV1) OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

Cable Connection

Cable-VCR-TV (For CATV/PAY Channels Recording/Playback)

The VCR has an extended range, and can tune the Low-Band, Mid-Band, Super-Band, HyperBand, Ultra-Band, and Special cable channels (Channels A-5–A-1, A –W, AA –FFF, GGG– WWW, WWWr1–WWWr12, 100–125, 5A). Also, the VCR can tune to any of the 56 UHF channels (14– 69). Refer to Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR on page 15.

BASIC Hook-Up

Since the VCR can tune Mid and Super Bands, this connection will provide the reception of all cable channels except those which are intentionally scrambled.

The cable hook-up shown at the bottom left allows VCR-TV functions except for viewing one channel while recording another.

75 ohm Cables System

2-WAY SPLITTER

OUT2

Switch Box°

° Not available from

our company. Please contact your cable company.

To the 75 ohm VHF Input on the TV set

OUT1 IN

Cable TV Converter Box

75 ohm Coaxial

OUT

Cables

Cable TV Converter Box

OUT

Setting Up

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

However, if you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled you will probably have a descrambler box for proper reception. The VCR by itself cannot properly receive a scrambled program since it does not contain a descrambler. In order for the VCR to properly receive a scrambled program, your existing descrambler must be used. There are two commonly used methods of connection in this case.

Typical Cable System Hook Ups with Cable Converter/Descrambler Boxes

75 ohm Cable System

75 ohm Coaxial Cables

Cable TV Converter BoxIN

OUT

To the 75 ohm VHF Input on the TV set

The above cable hook-up allows VCR functions, including viewing one channel while recording another, but it requires two cable TV Converter/Descrambler Boxes, one Switch Box and one 2-Way Splitter.

Since the VCR has an extended range of tuning, tuning-programing of non-scrambled Mid-Band and Super-Band TV programs is possible. When a cable converter or descrambler box is connected to the VCR, all timer-controlled recording functions will continue to operate with the exception of charging channels automatically. CATV Channel selection will have to be performed with the cable converter. Timer-controlled recording from CATV Channels is therefore limited to one channel at any given time.

Tuning the TV to your VCR

The VCR is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV) and can be preset to receive up to 181 TV broadcast stations.

Plug in Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned program position.

Notes:

– If the VCR is turned on with the antenna not

connected, all channels are skipped.

– When Auto Tuning is canceled halfway, Auto

Tuning is not executed even if the VCR is turned off and then turned on again. In this case, see page 13 “To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning”.

1 Press [POWER Í/I (VCR Í)] to turn on the

TV and VCR after connecting the antenna

cable and the AC power cord, Auto Tuning

starts.

(AV1) OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VOLUME

VCR

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

W X

INPUT SELECT

VCR/TV

RESET

AUDIO

INDEX

9¥:

∫

CANCEL

1 2 3 4

DATE

NAVI

W X

REC

TIMER

OFF

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PROCEEDING

END : MENU

Channel being searched

The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel US3 or 4. It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV broadcasts. If you have connected the VCR to the TV through the video and audio input sockets, then you do not need to follow the procedure below.

When the VCR is turned on after unpacking and connecting the antenna cable and the AC power cord, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically.

– Auto Tuning will stop halfway by turning

the VCR off, pressing [MENU], playback or a power failure during Auto Tuning.

– When there are 5 more CATV channels,

the antenna system CATV is automatically selected; when there are 4 or fewer CATV channels, the TV is selected. If a change is required, conduct the resetting procedure described in step 4 on page 14.

2 Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.

3 Select a program number on the TV which

you wish to use as the video viewing channel. Then tune in the TV to the picture from the screen being auto tuned or the screen selected with the I and J buttons of the VCR. – During Auto Tuning, the TV program

screen does not appear, and the Auto Tuning screen appears instead.

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PROCEEDING

END : MENU

AUTO TUNING IS COMPLETED.

END: MENU

To Cancel Auto Tuning MidOperation

Press [MENU] during Auto Tuning. Auto Tuning is cancelled.

To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning

1 Press [EJECT] and remove the video

cassette.

2 Keep the I and J buttons on the VCR

pressed simultaneously for 3 seconds or more during the VCR on. – The channel displayed on the VCR display

disappears for a moment then changes to

If Auto Tuning stops halfway by turning the VCR off, playback or a power failure: 1 Disconnect the mains lead and then

reconnect it.

2 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.

– Auto Tuning commences.

To Change the RF Output Channel

In some rare cases after tuning the TV to your VCR, interference may be visible on the picture. To get rid of this interference, you can manually adjust the RF output channel a few channels up and down from the current setting. The procedure is described below.

1 Hold down [MENU] for 5 seconds or more.

– The VCR display changes as shown below

and the VCR picture on the TV displays this pattern.

Panasonic VCR

END: MENU

2 Enter the desired channel number (US3 or

US4) by the I and J buttons.

Setting Up

Disappears 2

3 Disconnect the mains lead and then

reconnect it.

4 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on.

Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode. – Auto Tuning commences.

3()4

3 Press [MENU] to finish the setting mode.

4 Retune your TV to the new RF channel for

the VCR.

Note:

– Even if the RF output channel has been

changed, it is not necessary to perform Auto Tuning.

Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR

Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display

The VCR is tuned automatically by Plug in Auto Tuning. However, Auto Tuning using the On Screen Display should be performed according to the following method if necessary.

VOLUME

VCR

INPUT SELECT

RESET

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

CANCEL

1 2 3 4

DATE

VCR/TV

AUDIO

REC

INDEX

9¥:

NAVI

∫

TIMER

OFF

Preparations

– Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR

viewing channel is selected.

– Turn on the VCR and select any program

position except AV input.

– Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.

Operations 1 Press [MENU].

2 Select [CHANNEL SET]

by pressing 3 or 4 and

then press [OK].

3 Select [ANTENNA

SYSTEM] by pressing

3 or 4 and then press

[OK].

4 Select the desired

system by pressing 3 or

4 and then press

[MENU].

OSD MENU

≥LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET CHANNEL SET OPTION

SELECT

: , OK

END

:MENU

OSD MENU

LANGUAGE CLOCK SET

≥CHANNEL SET

OPTION

SELECT

: , OK

END

:MENU

CHANNEL SET

≥ANTENNA SYSTEM

AUTO MANUAL

SELECT

: , OK

END

:MENU

ANTENNA SYSTEM

≥TV

CATV

SELECT

END

:MENU

Notes:

– Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from

VHF minimum to UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned program position. Other program positions are skipped.

– Auto Tuning takes three or more minutes to

complete its search.

– If the VCR is not correctly tuned by Auto

Tuning, follow the procedure on the next page.

5 Select [AUTO] by

pressing 3 or 4 and

then press [OK].

– When Auto Tuning is

completed, the on screen display disappears and the lowest channel position at which a broadcast can be tuned in is received.

CHANNEL SET

ANTENNA SYSTEM

≥AUTO

MANUAL

SELECT

: , OK

END

:MENU

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PROCEEDING

END :MENU

Manual System Setting Procedure

Follow steps 1 to 4 on page 14.

5 Select [MANUAL] by pressing 3 or 4 and

then press [OK].

CHANNEL SET

ANTENNA SYSTEM AUTO

≥MANUAL

SELECT

: , OK

END

:MENU

Channel Plan

TV mode

CHANNEL

DESIGNATIONS

VHF

UHF

CHANNEL

RECEIVED OF

THE AIR

2–13

14– 69

CHANNEL

SELECTION &

INDICATION

ON VCR

2– 13

14–69

6 Select [CH] by pressing 3 or 4 and then

select the program position by pressing 2 or

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

CH 2

BLANK ON ≥OFF SELECT : ∂/µ: END :MENU

7 Select [BLANK] by pressing 3 or 4 and

then select [ON] or [OFF].

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

CH 2

BLANK ON ≥OFF SELECT : ∂/µ: END :MENU

– To select the blanking of a program

position, select [ON].

– Repeat steps 6 and 7 for another

unoccupied program positions to skip during the selection of the program positions.

8 Press [MENU] three times.

CATV mode

CHANNEL

DESIGNATIONS

BROADCAST

VHF

CATV LOW

BAND

CATV MID/

SUPER BANDS

CATV HYPER

BAND

ULTRA

BAND

SPECIAL

CATV

CHANNEL

RECEIVED

FROM CABLE

2–13

A-5– A-1

A–W

AA –FFF

GGG–WWW

WWWi1– WWWi12

100–125

Setting Up

CHANNEL

SELECTION &

INDICATION

ON VCR

2– 13

95–99

14–36

37–65

66–94

100–125

Language Setting of the On Screen

≥ENGLISH

SELECT END

: , OK :MENU

OSD MENU

≥LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET CHANNEL SET OPTION

SELECT END

: , OK :MENU

OSD MENU

SELECT END

: :MENU

LANGUAGE

≥LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET CHANNEL SET OPTION

ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS FRANÇAIS

Display

Preparations

– Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR

viewing channel is selected.

– Turn on the VCR. – Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.

VOLUME

VCR

INPUT SELECT

RESET

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

CANCEL

1 2 3 4

DATE

VCR/TV

AUDIO

REC

INDEX

9¥:

NAVI

∫

TIMER

OFF

To Select the Desired Language

Select one of the four languages displayed: English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.

1 Press [MENU].

2 Select [LANGUAGE] by

pressing 3 or 4 and then press [OK].

3 Select the desired

language by pressing 3 or 4.

4 Press [MENU] twice.

Setting the Clock of your VCR

D. S. T. : YES ≥NO

2005

CLOCK SET

M10D

H:M

20:15

START :MENU

SELECT: s/r:

D. S. T. : YES ≥NO

2005

H:M 0:00

CLOCK SET

M10D

START :MENU

SELECT: s/r:

D. S. T. : YES ≥NO

2005D 1

H:M 0:00

CLOCK SET

START :MENU

SELECT: s/r:

D. S. T. : YES ¡NO

2005D 1

H:M 0:00

CLOCK SET

START :MENU

SELECT: s/r:

The built-in digital clock is used to activate the timer for automatic recording and must be set to the correct time. It employs the 24-hour system.

Preparations

– Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR

viewing channel is selected.

– Turn on the VCR. – Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.

INPUT SELECT

RESET

CANCEL

INDEX

VCR/TV

∫

AUDIO

9¥:

NAVI

W X

REC

TIMER

VCR

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

Example: Date; 16 October (During daylight saving

time), 2005

Time; 20:15

Operations 1 Press [MENU].

2 Select [CLOCK SET] by

pressing 3 or 4 and then press [OK].

3 Set [D.S.T.] (Daylight

Saving Time) by pressing 3 or 4.

– Select [YES] to set daylight saving time.

The time on the clock is advanced by 1 hour.

– Select [NO] to return to standard time. The

time on the clock is set back by 1 hour.

2005D 1

SELECT: ∂/µ: START :MENU

– Press 1 to set each time. – Press [MENU] when not setting each time.

OSD MENU

≥LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET CHANNEL SET OPTION

SELECT

: , OK

END

:MENU

OSD MENU

LANGUAGE

≥CLOCK SET

CHANNEL SET OPTION

SELECT

: , OK

END

:MENU

CLOCK SET

H:M

0:00

D. S. T. : YES ¡NO

4 Set each item by pressing 3 or 4 and 1.

Press 2 to return to the previous item.

Set [Year] to [2005].

Set [Month] to [10].

Set [Date] to [16].

Set [Time] to [20:15]. – When it is kept

pressed, the indication changes in 30-minute steps.

– There is no need to

press 1.

5 Press [MENU].

– The clock starts.

Note:

– The clock operates for at least 5 years on its

backup system in the event of a power failure.

Time Reset Function

If the clock is less than two minutes slow or fast, it can easily be reset to the proper time.

Example: Resetting the clock to 12:00.00

1 Select [CLOCK SET] from the OSD menu

and press [OK].

2 When the current clock display on the VCR

is between 11:58.00 and 12:01.59, press [MENU] as soon as you hear the 12:00.00 signal. This resets the time to 12:00.00.

Setting Up

Settings Using the On Screen Display

Preparations

– Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR

viewing channel is selected.

– Turn on the VCR. – Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.

On Screen Display

1 Press [MENU].

2 Select [OPTION] by

pressing 3 or 4 and then press [OK].

3 Select [OSD] by

pressing 3 or 4.

4 Select [ON] or [OFF] by

pressing 2 or 1.

ON: The on screen display will appear on

the TV screen for 5 seconds.

– The on screen display will always appear

on the TV screen during rewind and fast forward.

OFF: The on screen display will not appear.

5 Press [MENU] twice to make the on screen

display disappear.

VOLUME

VCR

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

INPUT SELECT

RESET

CANCEL

INDEX

VCR/TV

AUDIO

9¥:

∫

LANGUAGE CLOCK SET OCHANNEL SET

¡OPTION

SELECT END

OSD ≥ON OFF TAPE SELECT

≥T120 T160 T180

BLUE BACK ≥ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ON ≥OFF DELETE NAVIDATA ≥NO YES JET SEARCH x27 ≥x35

SELECT : s/r: END :MENU

OSD ≥ON OFF TAPE SELECT

≥T120 T160 T180

BLUE BACK ≥ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ON ≥OFF DELETE NAVIDATA ≥NO YES JET SEARCH x27 ≥x35

SELECT : s/r: END :MENU

W X

REC

NAVI

TIMER

OSD MENU

: , OK :MENU

OPTION

To Use the On Screen Display

Press [OSD/DISPLAY].

123

CH 1

1 Program position

2 Tape running display

Stop, Eject

Rewind, Review, Index Search, 6 JET SEARCH (backward)

Fast forward, Cue, Index Search, 5 JET SEARCH (forward)

Playback 1

Recording ¥

Recording pause M

Repeat playback R 1

3 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining

tape time/Index search

Information Display

Present time 17:24

Tape counter j2:35.47

Remaining tape time REMAIN 2:34

Index search S 01

Press [RESET] to reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to [0:00.00]. – The tape counter is automatically reset to

[0:00.00] when a video cassette is inserted.

4 Cassette-in indicator

5 Tape speed indicator

0:00.22

STANDARD

4 5

6 Picture mode indicator

OSD ≥ON OFF TAPE SELECT

≥T120 T160 T180 BLUE BACK ≥ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ON ≥OFF DELETE NAVIDATA ≥NO YES JET SEARCH x27 ≥x35

OPTION

END :MENU

SELECT : s/r:

OSD ≥ON OFF TAPE SELECT

≥T120 T160 T180 BLUE BACK ≥ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ON ≥OFF DELETE NAVIDATA ≥NO YES JET SEARCH x27 ≥x35

OPTION

END :MENU

SELECT : s/r:

OSD ≥ON OFF TAPE SELECT

≥T120 T160 T180 BLUE BACK ≥ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ON ≥OFF DELETE NAVIDATA ≥NO YES JET SEARCH x27 ≥x35

OPTION

END :MENU

SELECT : s/r:

OSD ≥ON OFF TAPE SELECT

≥T120 T160 T180 BLUE BACK ≥ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ON OFF DELETE NAVIDATA ≥NO YES JET SEARCH x27 ≥x35

OPTION

END :MENU

SELECT : s/r:

At each press [PICTURE MODE], the selected picture mode is set and following picture mode indicators appear.

STANDARD: For TV program recorded DYNAMIC: For Scenery, Sports SOFT: For Rental soft tape CARTOON: For Cartoon

Notes:

– The on screen display may be disturbed

depending on the playback tape or the input signal.

– The on screen display does not appear when

the [OSD] is set to [OFF]. Set the [OSD] to [OFF] for dubbing.

For the Blue Background Function

When [BLUE BACK] is [ON], the screen will always have a blue background when you play back the unrecorded portions. Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 18.

3 Select [BLUE BACK] by

pressing 3 or 4.

4 Select [ON] or [OFF] by

pressing 2 or 1.

Setting Up

To Select the Corresponding Video Cassette Tape Length to Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time

Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 18.

3 Select [TAPE SELECT]

by pressing 3 or 4.

4 Select the corresponding

video cassette tape length by pressing 2 or

T120: For T30, -60, -90 and -120 tapes. T160: For T140 and -160 tapes. T180: For T180 tape.

5 Press [MENU] twice to make the on screen

display disappear.

OPTION

OSD ≥ON OFF TAPE SELECT

≥T120 T160 T180 BLUE BACK ≥ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ON ≥OFF DELETE NAVIDATA ≥NO YES JET SEARCH x27 ≥x35

SELECT : s/r:

END :MENU

OPTION

OSD ≥ON OFF TAPE SELECT

T120 ≥T160 T180 BLUE BACK ≥ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ON ≥OFF DELETE NAVIDATA ≥NO YES JET SEARCH x27 ≥x35

SELECT : s/r: END :MENU

– When [BLUE BACK] is [OFF], the blue

background function is deactivated.

– It is not possible to record the blue picture

of the blue background function.

5 Press [MENU] twice to make the on screen

display disappear.

For the Jet Navigator Function

Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 18.

3 Select

[JET NAVIGATOR] by pressing 3 or 4.

4 Select [ON] or [OFF] by

pressing 2 or 1.

– When [JET NAVIGATOR] is [ON],

appears on the VCR display and Jet Navigator function works.

5 Press [MENU] twice to make the on screen

display disappear.

– See pages 30–32 for details on the Jet

Navigator function.

To Delete All the Jet Navigator Data Stored in the VCR’s Memory

Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 18.

3 Select [DELETE

NAVIDATA] by pressing 3 or 4.

4 Select [YES] by pressing

2 or 1 then press [OK] when you want to delete all the Jet Navigator

OPTION

OSD ≥ON OFF TAPE SELECT

≥T120 T160 T180 BLUE BACK ≥ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ON ≥OFF DELETE NAVIDATA ≥NO YES JET SEARCH x27 ≥x35

SELECT : s/r: END :MENU

OPTION

OSD ≥ON OFF TAPE SELECT

≥T120 T160 T180 BLUE BACK ≥ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ON ≥OFF DELETE NAVIDATA [ OK ] JET SEARCH x27 ≥x35

SELECT : s/r: END :MENU

data.

5 Press [MENU] twice to make the on screen

display disappear.

– See page 31 on the way to delete the Jet

Navigator data of a single video cassette tape.

To Select the Jet Search Speed in the EP mode

Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 18.

3 Select [JET SEARCH] by

pressing 3 or 4.

4 Select [x27] or [x35] by

pressing 2 or 1.

OPTION

OSD ≥ON OFF TAPE SELECT

≥T120 T160 T180 BLUE BACK ≥ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ON ≥OFF DELETE NAVIDATA ≥NO YES JET SEARCH x27 ≥x35

SELECT : s/r: END :MENU

OPTION

OSD ≥ON OFF TAPE SELECT

≥T120 T160 T180 BLUE BACK ≥ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ON ≥OFF DELETE NAVIDATA ≥NO YES JET SEARCH x27 ≥x35

SELECT : s/r: END :MENU

– It is possible to view the picture recorded in

the EP mode at approx. 27 or 35 times speed.

5 Press [MENU] twice to make the on screen

display disappear.

– See page 22 for details on the Jet Search

function.

PICTURE MODE

TIMER REC

REC/OTR

EJECT

Basic Operations

To Obtain a Higher Speed Picture than Cue, Review (Jet Search)

Press [FF] or [REW] twice to search forward or backward during playback. – Select search speed to view the picture

recorded. (See page 20.)

– The picture that appears in the EP mode at

approx. 35 times speed may be disturbed. A vertical scroll may happen due to combination with the TV monitor. It is not a malfunction but if it happens, change to approx. 27 times speed.

– Jet Search function also works during fast

forward or rewind.

– The picture may not be in color or be

distorted depending on TV.

– Press [PLAY] to cancel the Jet Search.

VOLUME

VCR

INPUT SELECT

RESET

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

CANCEL

1 2 3 4

W X

DATE

VCR/TV

AUDIO

REC

INDEX

9¥:

NAVI

∫

TIMER

OFF

EJECT

TIMER REC

REC/OTR

STOP PLAY

REW FF

Other Playback Functions

To Stop Playback Automatically (Playback Off Timer Function)

Whenever you are playing back and wish to stop the tape automatically, simply set the playback duration by pressing [PLAY] on the VCR repeatedly. The duration indicated on the VCR display changes by pressing [PLAY] as follows.

Counter display (normal playback mode) >30 (min.)>60 (min.)>120 (min.)> 180 (min.)>240 (min.)> Counter display (normal playback mode)

Press [PLAY] on the VCR for 2 seconds or more during playback.

– The VCR will automatically switch off when

Playback Off Timer is completed. To turn the VCR on again, press [POWER Í/I (VCR Í)].

Notes:

– The Playback Off Timer function works

during normal playback.

– When the tape reaches its end during

Playback Off Timer, the tape will be rewound to the start and the VCR will turn itself off.

– Repeat Playback function does not work

during Playback Off Timer.

– Press [STOP] to stop midway.

To Play back the Recorded Part Repeatedly

Keep [PLAY] pressed on the remote controller for 5 seconds or more. The [R 1] indication appears on the TV screen.

Beginning of Tape

Repeat Playback

PLAY

End of Recorded Part

Control signal Interruption (at least 5 sec.)

REW

Notes:

– Repeat Playback function does not work

during Playback Off Timer.

– Press [STOP] to release the VCR from the

Repeat Playback mode.

To Playback in the Desired Picture Quality (Picture Mode)

This function reproduces optimum playback picture from various kind of recorded tapes and contents.

Press [PICTURE MODE] and select the corresponding Picture Mode as follows.

Mode Characteristic

STANDARD Normal

DYNAMIC Clear & Vivid Scenery, Sports

SOFT Mild Rental soft tape

CARTOON Delicate Cartoon

Example for

Purpose

TV program

recorded

– Pressing [PICTURE MODE] once makes the

On Screen Display appear; after that, pressing it repeatedly changes the indication in the following order:

STANDARD (Initial Setting)>DYNAMIC> SOFT>CARTOON> STANDARD (Initial Setting)

To Eject the Video Cassette Using the Remote Controller

Keep pressing [STOP] for at least 3 seconds.

Notes:

– Jet Search, cue, review or slow playback will

be automatically released after 10 minutes, and still playback, after 5 minutes.

– In the EP mode only:

When playing back a tape which was recorded on another VCR, it may be necessary to adjust tracking control using the I and J buttons. (See page 35.) In some cases the picture quality may still be inferior. This is due to format constraints.

VOLUME

VCR

INPUT SELECT

RESET

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

CANCEL

1 2 3 4

W X

DATE

VCR/TV

AUDIO

REC

INDEX

9¥:

NAVI

∫

TIMER

OFF

Basic Operations

To Select the Desired Tape Speed

Press [SPEED] before recording.

To Interrupt Recording

Press [PAUSE/SLOW] during recording. Press it again to continue

REC

recording.

To View One TV Program while Recording Another One

1 Refer to steps 1 –4 of the manual recording

operation.

2 Press [VCR/TV] to select the TV mode.

3 Select the TV program on your TV that you

wish to view now.

To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time

1 Select [TAPE SELECT]

from the on screen display and select the corresponding video cassette tape length. See page 19.

OPTION

OSD ≥ON OFF TAPE SELECT

≥T120 T160 T180 BLUE BACK ≥ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ON ≥OFF DELETE NAVIDATA ≥NO YES JET SEARCH x27 ≥x35

SELECT : s/r: END :MENU

VOLUME

VCR

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

1 2 3 4

W X

INPUT SELECT

RESET

CANCEL

DATE

INDEX

VCR/TV

∫

AUDIO

9¥:

W X

REC

NAVI

TIMER

OFF

Basic Operations

T120: For T30, -60, -90 and -120 tapes. T160: For T140 and -160 tapes. T180: For T180 tape.

2 Press [OSD/DISPLAY].

The display changes as follows each time [OSD/DISPLAY] is pressed.

Clock>Counter> Remaining Tape Time>Clock

– The remaining tape time may not be

displayed correctly depending on the tape used.

REMAIN

Notes:

– When a video cassette with a broken off

erasure prevention tab is inserted, the 1 indication will flash to indicate that recording is not possible even if [REC (REC/OTR)] is pressed.

– The recording pause mode will be

automatically released after 5 minutes, and the VCR will return to the stop mode.

EJECT

TIMER REC

STOP PLAY

REC/OTR

REW FF

One-Touch Recording (OTR)

Whenever you are in a hurry to start a timer recording with automatic stop in your absence, simply set the recording duration by pressing [REC/OTR] repeatedly. The duration indicated on the VCR display changes by pressing [REC/OTR] as follows:

Counter display (normal recording mode) >30 (min.)>60 (min.)>120 (min.)> 180 (min.)>240 (min.)> Counter display (normal recording mode)

Preparation

– Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure

prevention tab.

Operations 1 Ready the video source which is to be

recorded, and start recording.

2 Press [REC/OTR] on the VCR main unit

repeatedly to select the desired recording duration. – The VCR will automatically switch off when

OTR is completed. To turn the VCR on again, press [POWER Í/I (VCR Í)].

Notes:

– The OTR function works during normal

recording.

– When the tape reaches its end during OTR,

the VCR will turn itself off.

– To stop OTR at any time, press [STOP] or

[POWER Í/I (VCR Í)].

CH DATE ON OFF

CATEGORY

: 1

SP–– ––: –– ––: ––––––

VOLUME

VCR

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

W X

INPUT SELECT

VCR/TV

RESET

AUDIO

INDEX

9¥:

∫

CANCEL

1 2 3 4

DATE

NAVI

W X

REC

TIMER

OFF

CH DATE ON OFF

CATEGORY

CH DATE ON OFF

CATEGORY

CH DATE ON OFF

CATEGORY

SP2 ––:–– ––: ––––––

: 1 CATEGORY

SP2 ––:–– ––: ––27TH

: 1 CATEGORY

SP2 20:02 ––:––27TH

: 1 CATEGORY

CH DATE ON OFF

: 1

CH DATE ON OFF

: 1

CH DATE ON OFF

: 1

CH DATE ON OFF

CATEGORY: 1

SP2 ––:–– ––: ––––––

SP2 ––:–– ––: ––27TH

SP2 20:02 ––:––27TH

SP2 20:02 21:3027TH

Advanced Operations

– Alternatively, you can set the category on

CATEGORY

CH DATE ON OFF

SP2 ––:–– ––: ––SU-SA

: 1

CATEGORY

CH DATE ON OFF

SPAV ––: –– ––: ––––––

: 1

CH DATE ON OFF

EP2 20:02 21:3027TH

CATEGORY: 1

the Navigator list. (See page 31 for details.)

– This function is activated when [JET

NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON]. (See page

19.) When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [OFF], proceed to the step 8.

In step 3, select the desired days by pressing [DATE s]. For example, C

7 Press [MENU] to make

the previous display appear.

8 To activate timer

CH DATE ON OFF

: PROG/CHECK

CHECK

recording, press [TIMER]. – When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON],

the [PROGRAM IS COMPLETED REMAINING PROGRAM 49] message appears. (See page 19.)

– When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [OFF],

the [PROGRAM IS COMPLETED] message appears. (See page 19.)

– The VCR will be set to the timer recording

standby mode after about 1 minute if [TIMER] is not pressed.

Weekly Timer Recording

In step 3, select the desired day by pressing [DATE s]. For example, SU (Sunday)

CH DATE ON OFF

CATEGORY

: 1

(SUuSunday, MOuMonday, TUuTuesday, WEuWednesday, THuThursday, FRuFriday, SAuSaturday)

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)

Timer Recording from an

SP2 20:02 21:3027TH

External Signal Source

If timer recording is performed by a unit connected to the audio/video input sockets, select the AV input indicator in step 2 for the program position.

Setting other Programs in Succession

Repeat steps 1 –8.

Selecting the Desired Tape Speed

Press [SPEED] to make the selection in any of steps 1–5.

SP2 ––:–– ––: ––SU

Programming a Timer Recording of a TV Program Until its End (Auto SP/EP Change Function )

If, during a timer recording performed in the SP mode, the VCR determines that the remaining tape time is insufficient to record the program to its end, the Auto SP/EP Change function automatically changes the tape speed to EP to ensure that the whole program will be recorded. Depending on the remaining tape length, recording may be performed in the EP mode from the start. However, if the remaining tape time is still not sufficient in this case, the program cannot be recorded to the end.

Example for T120 tape:

CH DATE ON OFF 1/2

2 27TH 20:02 21:30 SP 125 SU-SA 10:30 11:00 A 14 SU 15:00 16:00 SP 5 19WE 22:15 23:30 EP AV 28FR 20:02 21:30 SP 4 30SU 19:10 19:55 EP

–– –––– ––:–– ––:––

END:MENU

SELECT: 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CH DATE ON OFF 1/2

2 27TH 20:02 21:30 SP 125 SU-SA 10:30 11:00 A 14 SU 15:00 16:00 SP 5 19WE 22:15 23:30 EP AV 28FR 20:02 21:30 SP 4 30SU 19:10 19:55 EP

–– –––– ––:–– ––:––

END:MENU

SELECT: 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CH DATE ON OFF 1/2

2 27TH 20:02 21:30 SP 125 SU-SA 10:30 11:00 A 14 SU 15:00 16:00 SP

–– –––– ––:–– ––:–– EP AV 28FR 20:02 21:30 SP 4 30SU 19:10 19:55 EP

–– –––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –––– ––:–– ––:––

END:MENU

SELECT: 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CH DATE ON OFF 1/2

2 27TH 20:02 21:30 125 SU-SA 10:30 11:00 14 SU 15:00 16:00 5 19WE 22:15 23:30 AV 28FR 20:02 21:30 4 30SU 19:10 19:55

–– –––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –––– ––:–– ––:––

END:MENU

SELECT: 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

15 min. Recording by SP mode

Video Tape

Timer Program-

90 min.

90 min. Recording

by SP mode

1st Program

30 min.

45 min. Recording by EP mode

ming

(90 min.)

2nd Program

(60 min.)

3rd Program will not be recorded.

– The tape length must be set correctly.

(See page 19.)

– Tapes except T30, -60, -90, -120, -140, -160,

-180 tapes may not work correctly.

To Activate the Auto SP/EP Change Function:

Press [SPEED] to select [A].

3 Press 1 to display the

Category. (When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON].) Press 1 again to make the previous display appear.

Cancelling a Timer Program

– The VCR must be turned on, or in timer

recording standby mode.

– Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR

viewing channel is selected.

1 Press [PROG./CHECK] twice.

2 Press [VCR/TV] to

select the VCR mode.

3 Press [PROG./CHECK]

repeatedly.

– Every time you press [SPEED], the indication

changes in the following order:

SP>EP>A>SP

Checking a Timer Program

– The VCR must be turned on, or the timer

recording indicator “Á” lit.

– Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR

viewing channel is selected.

1 Press [PROG./CHECK]

twice. – Every time you press

[PROG./CHECK], the program shifts below.

2 Press [VCR/TV] to

select the VCR mode.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CH DATE ON OFF

CATEGORY: 1

CH DATE ON OFF 1/2

2 27TH 20:02 21:30 SP 125 SU-SA 10:30 11:00 A 14 SU 15:00 16:00 SP 5 19WE 22:15 23:30 EP AV 28FR 20:02 21:30 SP 4 30SU 19:10 19:55 EP

–– –––– ––:–– ––:––

SELECT: 1

END:MENU

A2 20:02 21:3027TH

4 Press [CANCEL].

Note:

– If timer recording is not completed (due to

insufficient tape or cancellation by the user), the programed timer recording data will be cancelled from the memory by 4 A.M. two days later.

Advanced Operations

However, if the timer recording function is activated at that time, the programed timer recording data will not be cancelled.

VOLUME

VCR

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

W X

INPUT SELECT

RESET

CANCEL

DATE

INDEX

∫

VCR/TV

AUDIO

9¥:

W X

REC

NAVI

TIMER

OFF

To Set the Category

The category setting allows you to find what kind of programs are recorded by the character and the icon indications.

Press 1 while the Jet Navigator list appears.

Editing

Assembly Editing

This function can be used to make up an edited tape from other recordings or video sources. A new scene can be added to the end of previous one.

Preparations

– Connect a movie camera or another VCR to

this VCR as shown.

– Insert a recorded cassette tape with an intact

erasure prevention tab.

– Select the audio source required by pressing

[INPUT SELECT] to set AV input.

VOLUME

2,4

VCR

INPUT SELECT

RESET

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

CANCEL

1 2 3 4

W X

DATE

VCR/TV

AUDIO

REC

INDEX

9¥:

NAVI

∫

TIMER

OFF

3 1

Operations 1 Search for the end of the previous recording

by pressing [PLAY].

2 Press [PAUSE/SLOW].

3 Press [REC] to switch the VCR from the

pause mode to the recording standby mode.

4 Start the new recording by pressing

[PAUSE/SLOW] again.

5 Press [STOP] to stop recording.

Recording VCR

AV1 (AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN)

Before Requesting Service

Before requesting service, check the following points again.

Message of On Screen Display

On screen display messages are displayed.

The error message is indicated in brackets []. [PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.]

– [REC (REC/OTR)] or [TIMER (TIMER

REC)] has been pressed without a video cassette inserted. Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.

[PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.]

– [CHANNEL SET] has been selected

during playback. Stop the tape.

[PLEASE SET THE CLOCK.]

– [TIMER (TIMER REC)] or [PROG./

CHECK] has been pressed when the clock is not set. Set the clock.

[PLEASE USE A CASSETTE WITH TAB.]

– [REC (REC/OTR)] or [TIMER (TIMER

REC)] has been pressed without a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. Use a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab.

[NO TIMER RECORDING HAS BEEN SET.]

– [TIMER (TIMER REC)] has been

pressed with no timer programs. Set timer recording.

[VCR IS IN THE TIMER STANDBY MODE.]

– [POWER Í/I (VCR Í)] has been

pressed during the timer standby mode. Press [TIMER (TIMER REC)] to release the VCR from the timer standby mode.

Self-diagnostic Indications

This VCR has a self-diagnosis and display function. If the VCR detects trouble during installation or during use, the following indications automatically appear in the VCR display. Indications are in the form of a single English letter plus two numbers, such as [H01].

INDICATION: H∑∑, F∑∑ CAUSE: Some trouble has occurred.

(Numbers after H and F differ according to the status of the VCR.)

REMEDY: Consult your dealer for

further advice.

The VCR will not operate correctly

The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].

[The VCR display is not illuminated.]

– The AC power cord has not been

connected. Connect the AC power cord to the main AC power.

[The VCR display is illuminated but the VCR will not operate.]

– The VCR is in the timer mode.

Press [TIMER (TIMER REC)] to operate the VCR manually.

– Safety devices are operating.

Disconnect the AC power cord and wait for 1 minute. Reconnect the mains supply and check functions.

[An unknown language appears on the TV screen.]

– The language setting has been set to an

unknown language. Select the desired language. See page 16.

Playback will not operate correctly

The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].

[The picture is noisy or is not in color. Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.]

– Tracking is not correct.

Adjust the tracking. See page 35.

– The TV has not been tuned to the VCR.

Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 12.

– The video heads are clogged or worn.

Consult your dealer for further advice.

Recording will not operate correctly

The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].

[The 1 indication flashes whenever recording is attempted.]

– The erasure prevention tab on the video

cassette has been broken off. Use a tape with an intact erasure prevention tab, or cover the tab hole with adhesive tape, if the original recording is no longer required.

[The picture is recorded with noise or a blank screen.]

– The antenna or antenna cable is

defective. Check the antenna connection to the VCR. See pages 9 –10. Check your normal TV picture. If there is no picture, check your antenna.

– The VCR is not correctly tuned.

Retune the VCR. See pages 12– 15.

– AV input has been selected.

Select the required TV program.

[Timer recording cannot be performed.]

– The clock or calendar has been

incorrectly set. Check the clock and calendar. Set them to the present time. (Note that this is a 24-hour clock.) See page 17.

– The recording starting or ending time

setting is incorrect. Set the recording starting and ending time correctly.

– The VCR has not been set for timer

recording. Press [TIMER (TIMER REC)] after programming for timer recording.

[AV external recordings cannot be made.]

– AV input has not been selected.

Select AV input by pressing [INPUT SELECT].

– External AV connections are incorrect.

Check that the connections for external video and audio sources are correct. See page 34.

The remote controller will not operate correctly

The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].

[The remote controller does not operate correctly.]

– The remote controller transmitter beam

is not reaching the VCR. Ensure that the remote controller is being pointed at the VCR and that the transmitter beam is not obstructed.

– The distance is too far.

Use the remote controller within 7 m of the VCR. If this range is not possible, replace the batterries.

– The batteries are exhausted.

Replace the batteries. Note the precautions for replacement on page 8.

– The batteries are incorrectly fitted with

(+/-) reversed. Fit the batteries correctly as shown on page 8.

Helpful Hints

Usage Precautions

Please read these precautions before you operate this VCR.

Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature

If the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, dew may form on the tape and inside the VCR.

Humidity and Dust

Avoid places where there is high humidity or much dust, which may cause damage to internal parts.

Do Not Obstruct the Ventilation Holes

The ventilation holes prevent abnormal increases in temperature. Do not block or cover these holes. Avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper.

Avoid High Temperature

Keep the VCR away from extreme heat sources such as direct sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles.

Avoid Magnets or Magnetized objects

Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR as it will adversely affect its performance of the VCR. Keep the VCR away from other equipments as much as possible when using it, to avoid any adverse effect on performance for both the VCR and the equipment.

Do Not Place Fingers or Other Objects Inside

Do not attempt to disassemble the VCR. Touching internal parts of this VCR is dangerous, and may cause it serious damage. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Avoid Water

Keep the VCR away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If liquids are spilled into the VCR, serious damage could occur. If you spill any liquid into the VCR, consult qualified service personnel.

Lightning

To avoid damage by lightning, disconnect the aerial plug from the VCR.

Cleaning the VCR

Wipe the VCR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or other chemicals. Do not use compressed air to remove any dust.

Stacking

Place the VCR in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on it.

If Dew Forms in the VCR Dew may form in the VCR if:

– The VCR is in a room where the heater has

just been turned on.

– The VCR is in a room with steam or high

humidity.

– The VCR is brought from cold surroundings

into a well-heated room.

– The VCR is suddenly brought from cool

surroundings, such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.

Note:

– Do not operate the VCR for at least 1 hour if

any of the above conditions occur. This VCR does not incorporate a dew sensor.

Dirt on the video heads

If the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be recorded or played back clearly. (See the following conditions.)

Small Normal picture

If this happens, insert and eject a cassette 5–10 times successively to remove the dirt from the video heads.

If a clear picture is not produced, insert a commercially available cleaning cassette. Then, press [REC (REC/OTR)] and keep it running for approximate 10 seconds to clean the video heads. If the problem still persists after performing all of the measures listed above, contact a service personnel to request assistance.

Heads mainly become dirty because of scratched or dirty tapes, use of the unit in places where temperature and humidity are high, dust in the air and other reasons.

amount

of dirt

Large amount of dirt

Never use tapes on which juice has been spilt or those that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads to become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.

Surge Absorber

For added protection for this product, these models are equipped with new surge absorbing circuit which prevents damage due to power surges caused by induced lightning. – This function may not be effective for surges

by direct lightning.

Helpful Hints

Specifications

AG-1340P

Power Source: 120 V AC 50/60Hz Power Consumption: 22 W

Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads: 4 heads Tape Speed: SP; 33.3 mm/s EP; 11.1 mm/s Tape Format: VHS tape Record/Playback Time: SP; 210 min with NV-T210

EP; 630 min with NV-T210

FF/REW Time: Approx. 60 s with NV-T120

VIDEO

Television System: EIA; Standard (525 lines, 60 fields), NTSC color signal Modulation System: Luminance; FM azimuth recording

Color signal; converted subcarrier phase shift recording

Input Level: VIDEO IN (PHONO); 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm Output Level: VIDEO OUT (PHONO); 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

RF modulated; VHF channel US3 or 4, 75 ohm, terminated

AUDIO

Input Level: AUDIO IN (PHONO); j10 dBV, 47 kohm Output Level: AUDIO OUT (PHONO); j8 dBV, 1 kohm Audio Track: 1 track (normal-mono only)

Video Horizontal Resolution: Color; more than 200 lines Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Video; more than 40 dB/SP

Audio; more than 40 dB/SP

Audio Frequency Response: 60 Hz–12 kHz/SP Operating Temperature: 5oC–40oC (41oF–104oF) Operating Humidity: 35%–80% Weight: 3.3 kg (7.26 lbs.) Dimensions: 430 (W)k87 (H)k282 (D) mm

[1615/16" (W)k37/16" (H)k111/8" (D)]

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Panasonic AG-1340P User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Controls and Connection Sockets

Infrared Remote Controller

Remote Controller Setup

Connections

Setting Up

Tuning the TV to your VCR

Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR

Setting the Clock of your VCR

Basic Operations

Advanced Operations

Editing

Before Requesting Service

Usage Precautions

Specifications