Panasonic AG-2570P User Manual

Operating

Instructions

AG-

POWER

PULL-OPEN

EJECT

POCTURE MODE

TIMER REC

REC/OTR

REW

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL

Video Cassette Recorder

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,

please read these instructions completely.

VQT9139

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder.

We strongly suggest that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the VCR, and that you note the listed precautions.

ACCESSORIES

1 pc. Remote Controller 1 pc. Coaxial Cable 1 pc. AC Power Cord 2 pcs. “AA” size Batteries

Press [POWER Í/I (VCR Í)] to switch the VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the main AC power.

FCC NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause or receive interference, which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Plug in Auto Tuning

Setting image illustration

Antenna

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: AG-2570P Responsible party:

Matsushita Electric Corporation of America 3330 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Support Contact:

Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-323-436-3500

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inteference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

On Screen display

Connect the Antenna cable.

Press POWER

All broadcasting stations that can be received in the area are automatically tuned and stored in memory. – Do not turn off the VCR halfway. (See pages 12 –15.)

Connect the AC power cord.

ÍÍ

Í/I button.

ÍÍ

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PROCEEDING

END : MENU

Plug in Auto Tuning is completed.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

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 ....................................................... 22

– Jet Search ............................................... 23

– Other Playback Functions ...................... 23

Manual Recording ...................................... 25

– One-Touch Recording (OTR) ................ 27

Advanced Operations

Timer Recording ......................................... 28

– 4-Key Programming ................................ 28

Search Functions ....................................... 31

– Jet Navigator ........................................... 31

– Time Stamp Function .............................. 33

– VHS Index Search System ..................... 34

– Intro-Jet Scan ......................................... 34

Editing .......................................................... 35

– Assembly Editing ..................................... 35

Other Functions ......................................... 36

– Other Automatic Functions ..................... 36

Helpful Hints

Before Requesting Service ....................... 37

Usage Precautions ..................................... 39

Specifications ............................................. 41

Controls and Connection Sockets

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

1 3

POWER EJECT

AC IN

SECTEUR

To mains supply

PICTURE MODE

131211

CVC

14 15

TIMER REC

REC/OTR

16 17

18 19 2024

IN (AV1) OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

STOP PLAY

PAUSE/STILL

OUT

9 10

REW FF

2321 22

FRONT

REAR

01 POWER Í/I (VCR Í) (‘ 12)

02 < EJECT (‘ 13)

03 SEARCH (‘ 34)

04 Cassette Compartment (‘ 22)

05 TIMER REC Á (TIMER Á) (‘ 29)0

06 I J (‘ 13, 36)

07 STOP ∫ (‘ 22, 25)

08 PLAY 1 (‘ 22)

09 Jog Dial (‘ 23)

10 Shuttle Ring (‘ 23)

11 VIDEO IN (AV2) (‘ 35)

12 AUDIO IN (AV2) (‘ 35)

13 PICTURE MODE (‘ 19, 24)

14 Infrared Remote Control Receiver

Window

15 Display

16 ¥ REC/OTR (‘ 25, 27)

17 PAUSE/STILL ; (‘ 22)

18 VIDEO IN (AV1) (‘ 35)

19 VIDEO OUT (‘ 10)

20 RF IN (‘ 9)

21 AUDIO IN (AV1) (‘ 9, 35)

22 AUDIO OUT (‘ 9, 10)

23 RF OUT (‘ 9)

24 AC Input Socket (‘ 9)

VOLUME

INPUT SELECT

VCR/TV

RESET

AUDIO

INDEX

CANCEL

DATE

9¥:

∫

1 2 3 4

VCR

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

W X

REC

NAVI

TIMER

OFF

Before Use

3 5

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

6 7

W X

INPUT SELECT

VCR/TV

RESET

AUDIO

INDEX

9¥:

NAVI

∫

CANCEL

1 2 3 4

DATE

REC

TIMER

OFF

9 10

12 13

01 Infrared Transmitter

02 INPUT SELECT (‘ 35)

03 OSD/DISPLAY (‘ 18, 26)

14 RESET (‘ 19)

05 On Screen Display Menu Operation

Buttons (‘ 14)

3421

06 REW (REWIND) 6 (‘ 22) 0 07 ;/D (PAUSE/SLOW) (‘ 22)

08 Timer Recording Operation Buttons

(‘ 28–30)

I J, DATE, ON, OFF

PROG./CHECK

CANCEL

SPEED

TIMER Á

09 VCR/TV (‘ 12)

10 AUDIO (‘ 18)

11 INDEX :, 9 (‘ 34)

12 REC ¥ (‘ 25)

13 NAVI (‘ 31)

14 FF (FAST FORWARD) 5 (‘ 22)

TV OPERATION

Only Panasonic TVs can be operated with the provided remote control. The settings for operating the TV with the remote control have already been made. No additional settings need to be performed. However, some Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using this remote control.

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 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].

Before Use

OSD/DISPLAY

PICTURE MODE

2 1

;/D

PROG/CHECK SPEED

VOLUME

VCR

1 2 3 4

W X

INPUT SELECT

VCR/TV

RESET

AUDIO

INDEX

∫

CANCEL

DATE

9¥:

NAVI

W X

REC

TIMER

OFF

15 16

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.

AC IN

SECTEUR

TV Set (Not supplied)

Antenna Input Connector

IN (AV1) OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Antenna (Not supplied)

Setting Up

OUT

To mains supply

Connection to a Stereo Amplifier

Stereo Amplifier (Not supplied)

PLAYBACK

(Not supplied)

REC

IN (AV1) OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets

AC IN

SECTEUR

To mains supply

Antenna Input Connector

AUDIO IN

TV Set (Not supplied)

VIDEO IN

(Not supplied)

IN (AV1) OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Antenna (Not supplied)

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, Hyper-Band, 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

(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

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.

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

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