Panasonic AG-513E User Manual

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Panasonic

Professional/industrial Video

Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

Models No.

Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 to 13.

AG-513E/AG-520E

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Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate, or adjust this product. Please save this manual.

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Important Safeguards and Precautions

READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNn

INSTALLATION

1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION

Operate only from power source indicated on unit or in this manual. If uncertain, have your Eiectric Utility Service Company or Video Products Oeaier verify your home power source.

2 POWER CORD PLUG

For safety, this unit has a polarized type piug (one wide biade), or a three-wire grounding type piug. Always hold the plug firmly and make sure your hands are dry when plugging in or unplugging the AC power cord. Regularly remove dust, dirt, etc. on the plug.

POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:

The plug fits into the outlet only one way. If it cannot be fully inserted, try reversing it. If it still will not fit, have an electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.

GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:

The plug requires a three-hole grounding outlet. If necessary, have an electrician install the proper outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.

3 POWER CORD

To avoid unit malfunction, and to protect against

electrical shock, fire, or personal injury;

- Keep power cord away from heating appliances and walking traffic. Do not rest heavy objects on,

or roll such objects over the power cord.

- Do not tamper with the cord in any way.

- An extension cord should have the same type plug (polarized or grounding) and must be securely connected. ' Overloaded wall outlets or extension cords are fire hazards.

- Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be replaced by a qualified electrician.

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat

enerated during operation. If blocked, heat

uild-up may result In a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes. For your protection: a. Never cover ventilation slots while unit is ON,

or operate unit while placed on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface,

b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case

or rack, unless property ventilated.

5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCAЛONS OR

SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Do not place unit over or near a heater or radiator,

in direct sunlight, etc. It unit is suddenly moved from a cold рясе to a warm place, moisture may condense in unit and on the tape causing damage.

6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

• Never place unit on support or stand that is rwt firm, level, and adequately strong. The unit could fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and damage to the unit.

• Move any appliance and cart combination with care. Guide stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause objects to overturn.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions.

I OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

An outside antenna or cable system must be properly grounded to provide some protection against built static charges and voltage. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada, part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code) provides information regarding proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE

POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS

Locate an outside antenna system well away from power lines and electric light or power circuits so it will never touch these power sources should it ever fall. When installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines, circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal.

USING THE UNIT

Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location, refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.

1 KEEP UNIT WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR

MOISTURE, such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.

2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR

STRONG IMPACT, unplug unit and have it inspected

by a qualified service technician before use.

3 ELECTRICAL STORMS

During a lightning storm, or before leaving unit unused for extended periods of time, disconnect all equipment from

sr source as well as the antenna and c^le system.

UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

•DO NOT OPERATE IF:

- liquid has spilled into unit.

■ unit was dropped or otherwise damaged.

- unit emits smoke, odours, or noises.

Immediately unplug unit, and have it inspected by a service technician to avoid potential fire and shock hazards.

• Never drop or pish any ot^ through openings h unit. Touching internal parts may cause eteeme shod^ or fire hazard.

■ Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, away from unit to avoid electrical interference.

5 USING ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories recomrrunded by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.

6 CLEANING UNIT

Unplug unit Use a dean, dry, chemicatly untreated doth to gently remove dust or d^ris. 00 NOT USE cleaning fluids, aero^, or forced air that could over-^xay, or seep into unit and cause electrica) shock. Any sitet^ice, su№ as wax, adhesive tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely alfect internal F^rts.

SERVICE

1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following detailed operating instoictions, the unit does not (i)erate properly, do not atternpt to open or renrxjve oowers, or make any adjustments not described in the manued. Unplug unit arxl contact a qualified service technician.

2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer, or have equal safety characteristics as original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may result m fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING

After unit is serviced or repaired, request that a thorough safety check be done as descnlied in the manufacturer's service

literature to ensure video unit is in safe operating condition.

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité

Warning : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and insert fully. Avertissement : Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de çj^cs électriques, ne pas

exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive.

Attention : Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame ta plus large de la fiche dans

la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

This video recorder, equipped with the HQ {High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Only use those tapes with the M mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4,6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with

§15.119 of the FCC rules.

FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment

would void the user’s authority to operate.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

OOfiOTOPEN

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

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voltage 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.

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.

Before Using

Congratulations

on your purchase of on'i^nf the most sophisticated and relia^ ^-"»roducts on the market today Used proper ^ it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment

Please fill in the information below The serial number is on »he tag located on the back of your unit

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From. Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model No Serial No

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Accessories

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□ Remote Control

□ Batteries 2 “AA"

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Loading the Batteries

1 ) open the cover

2) Insert batteries as marked

3) Close the cover

□ Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries

Head Cleaning

Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually

cause video heads to become clogged

Video Head Clog Sensor

During playback this screen appears if clogging IS detected To remove screen, press PLAY on the remote or unit

VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CIXAfJtNG

please insert head

CLEANING CASSETTE

OR refer to manual

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

Only use tapes with the mark in this unit

Tape Speed

LP (Long Play)

Use “dry” type head cleaning cassette only {Part No NV-TCL30PT is recommended )

Follow cleaning tape directions carefully Excessive use of head cleaning tape can shorten

the video head life

If head clog symptoms persist, contact your nearest Factory Service Center

Record/Playback Time

Type of Video Cassette

Setting

SP (Standard Play)

SLP (Super Long Play)

T60

1 Hour

2 Hours

3 Hours

T120

2 Hours 4 Hours

6 Hours

T160

2 Hours

40 Minutes

5 Hours

20 Minutes

8 Hours

Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions

Before Using.............................................................................4

Table of Contents.....................................................................5

Location of Controls

Connections............................................................................. 8

Initial Setup.......................................................................9-11

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust.12,13

Playback a Tape.....................................................................14

Record On a Tape..................................................................14

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

TV Operation...........................................................................16

Picture Adjustment................................................................17

TV Timer Features

Closed Caption System.....................................................20, 21

Timer Recording

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6, 7

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Tape Operation

Special VCR Features

V-Chip Control Feature....................................................

On-Screen Displays (OSD)

Unit Information.....................................................................37

Before Requesting Service...................................................38

Index

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24 - 27 28 - 31 32 - 35

Location of Controls

Remote Control Buttons

EJECT button:

When EJECT is pressed, the tape is ejected from Cassette Compartment. If EJECT is pressed during recording, the unit wiil not respond to the command.

EJECT Page 14

POWER Page 9

DISPLAY Page 36

TAPE POSITION Page 26

COUNTER RESET Page 27

RAPID TUNE Page 16

MUTE Page 16

CHANNEL UP/DOWN Page 16 SELECT UP/DOWN Page 11

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VOLUME UP/DOWN Page 16 SET/BACKSPACE Page 11

PROGRAM

FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

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NITE

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SLEEP

Page 19

V-LOCK

Page 37

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Page 22

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PLAY

Page 14

CM/ZERO

Page 27

SPEED

Page 14

Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel

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REWIND/SEARCH Page 14 ACTION Page 12

STOP/EJECT ACTION

CHANNEL UP/DOWN Page 16 TRACKING UP/DOWN Page 37 SELECT UP/DOWN Page 11

VOLUME UP/DOWN Page 16 SET/BACK SPACE Page 11

POVi/ER.

Page 9 Audio/Video In Jack.

Page 15

Page 14 Page 11

Cassette Compartment

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FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

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.Built-In Speaker

.Phones Jack

Page 14

REC

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Page 15

Page 16

REC Indicator

Lights up during recording.

In Rec Pause or OTR Pause mode,

the indicator flashes.

Page 14

Remote Sensor

Rear View of the unit

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AC Power Plug

When plugged into an AC outlet, the unit consumes 4.0 W of electric power in OF

mode.

PROG TIMER Indicator

Lights up when the unit is set for Timer Recording. It flashes when a Timer Recording has been set with no tape inserted, the clock is not set, or the tape is in motion. Page 22

ON TIMER Indicator

Lights up when the On Timer is set. Page 18

Easy-Grip-Handle

Connections

Outdoor Antenna Connections

Unhook the antenna from your previous TV or VCR and connect it to the back of the unit as shown m the diagram If your antenna system has separate UHF and VHF lead-ms, you need a UHF/VHF Band Mixer (not supplied )

(Flat) Twin Lead_ 300 Ohm Cable

WARNING

When using “Nut type" RF coaxial

cables, tighten with fingers only Overtightening may damage terminals

(Flat) Tulli Lead 300 Ohru Cable

DSS/Cable Box Connections

I Without a Cable Box

You can,

• record or view unscrambled channels You cannot,

• record or view scrambled channels

• view a channel other than the one

selected for any type of recording

I With a Cable Box

You can,

• record or view any channel including scrambled channels NOTE Channel selection must be made at the cable box

You cannot,

• view a channel other than the one selected for any

type of recording

• do a Timer recording of a channel unless you select it

at the cable box

Note to CABLE System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System

Installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, speafies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as dose to the point of cable entry as practical

UHF/VHF Build Mixer (not supplied),

Back of unit

(Model AG-520E unit shown)

Cable Box

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Unit

VHF/ UHF

I With a DSS Receiver

You can,

• record or view any channel including scrambled

channels

NOTE Channel selection must be made at the DSS

Receiver

You cannot,

• view a channel other than the one selected for any

type of recording

• do a Timer recording of a channel unless you select

It at the DSS box

NOTE The DSS receiver must be turned off to view

programs from a cable box or antenna See the DSS manual for details

DSS Receivei

IN®

OUT®

Unit

VHF/ UHF

Initial Setup

Set the Clock (Initial Power On)

Press POWER on the remote or unit.

SELECT LANGUAGE

PRESS CH A lEngll sh DPRIMIR CH ▼ :Espanol APP. VOL + : Français

If wrong language is set, complete “Reset all unit Memory Functions" steps on page 37. If you use a cable box, it must be left on.

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SELECT SET END

Press CH A to select

English. OR

Press CH ▼ to select

Spanish (Español). OR

Press VOL+ to select

French (Français).

1) Press AT to select

the month.

2) Press ► to set.

* Likewise, set date,

year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time).

To Make Corrections,

repeatedly press ► to move to error, then correct.

Press ACTION to end setup.

(Clock starts.)

Tuner ON/OFF

When Tuner OFF is selected, your unit is automatically in LINE mode. When Tuner ON is selected, Channel selection, Input selection, Channel Add/Delete, etc. is available.

Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

1) Press AT^ ► to

select “VCR."

2) Press ACTION to

SELECT SET lACTION

display SET UP VCR screen.

Your unit can be set to Tuner ON or Tuner OFF. When the unit is first turned on, the tuner is set to off and a prompt to set the clock is displayed. By selecting “TUNER:ON” (see below left), you can place channels in memory and use the Auto Clock Set feature (see pages 10 and 11).

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REPEAT PLAY TIMER PROGRAMMING TIME STAMP

SELECT:* * SET ;► END lACTION

• If you selected ON, go to “Setup Channel and

Auto Clock Set" selection on pages 10 and 11.

TUNER.

2) Press ► to set “ON”

or “OFF."

Press ACTION twice to return to the

normal screen.

Initial Setup (continued)

Setup Channel and Auto Clock Set (TUNERiON only)

Press CH A or CH ▼ to display CHANNEL7CLOCK AUTO SET screen

• If you use a cable box, turn it on and select PBS channel in your time zone.

CHA N NE L /C L OC K A U TO SE T

CONNKT ANTEriNA CABLE AND IF YOU USE A CABLE BOX, TUKE IT TO YOUR LOCAL PBS CH THEN, , .

PLEASE PRESS CH UP KEY

Press CH A to start Channel Auto Set.

These on-screen displays will appear in sequence.

• CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

• CH AUTO SET COMPLETED

Auto Clock Set

Auto Clock Set is performed only when Channel Auto Set is completed in above steps.

Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

1) Press AT-^ ► to select “CLOCK."

2) Press ACTION to display SET CLOCK screen.

1) Press AT to select "AUTO CLOCK SET,” then

press

MANUMTIME ZONE ADJUST :0

SELECT:A ▼ SET ;► END ;ACTION

“AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING" appears.

[Setup completed)

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DST; ON

SETTING : CH 10

AUTO CLOCK SET

COMPLETED

END ; PRESS CH UP KEY

If time is not correct...

even though your area observes daylight saving time and DST is set to ON, do “Time Zone Adjust" steps on page 13.

2) Press CHA to start.

• If Channel Auto Set is not performed, “CH AUTO SET

PROCEEDING" appears.

(Setup Incomplete]

Press CH A to exit.

• If your area observes

daylight saving time, but you would like to turn the

DST feature off, set DST; OFF (see “Clock"

on pages 12 and 13).

AUTO CLOCK SET

IS INCOMPLETE

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY

See next page.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET

• Auto clock set is performed the first time the unit is turned off each day. If used, a cable box must be left on

and tuned to the PBS channel at the time the unit power is turned off if you want auto clock set to be done.

• It using a DSS receiver, it must be turned off for auto clock set.

• If a Cable Box or DSS receiver is connected to the unit via AudtoA/ideo Jacks, an RF coaxial cable must

also be connected for auto clock set and channel auto set features.

• If for any reason the time is changed manually, automatic time correction will not occur.

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Set the clock manually.

Press ACTION

AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY

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SET

END

DST:ON

: ACTION

To Make Corrections,

repeatedly press ► to move to error, then correct.

Press ACTION twice to end setup.

(Clock starts.)

to display SET CLOCK screen.

1) Press AT to select the month.

2) Press ^ to set.

• Likewise, set date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time).

* Channel auto set selects normal

TV or Cable channels depending on your unit hookup.

* The Language, Channel, and

Clock settings can be changed at a later time (see pages 12 and

13). To reset all of these settings,

do the “Reset all unit Memory

Functions" steps on page 37.

* This unit’s calendar is accurately

maintained up to Dec. 31, 2089,

11:59 PM.

ACTION key

on the unit

STOPitJECT REVW®

On Unit

You can operate the menu screen using unit buttons. To display the menu,

press STOP/EJECT

and REW together with no tape inserted, to exit the menu, repeat above with or without tape inserted until normal screen appears.

Using AT^ ► keys

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On Remote

A: CH UP ▼; CH DOWN K: VOLUME UP ^: VOLUME DOWN

Whenever the menu or program screen is displayed,CHANNEL UP/DOWN function as AT and VOLUME UP/DOWN function as

◄ ► only.

On Unit

Reset Language, Channels, Clock,

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

<TUNER;ON MAIN MENU is shown>

■ Language

1 ) Press ATM ► to

select language

icon.

2) Press ACTION

repeatedly.

MENU PRINCIPAL

ELEGIR:* ▼ ► FIJAR lACTION

For Spanish

SEL REGLERlACTION

For French

■ Channels

(TUNER;ON only)

1 ) Press AT^ ► to

select “CH.”

2) Press ACTION.

SET UP CHANNEL

ANTENNA : CABLE

AUIU I CHANNEL CAPTION WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAYiOFF

SELECT;* ▼ SET :► END lACTION

3) Press AT to select

"ANTENNA," then

press ► to set your

antenna system

(“TV” or “CABLE").

4) Press AT to select

“AUTO SET," then

press

■ Clock

1 ) Press AT^ ► to

select “CLOCK.”

2) Press ACTION.

If TUNER:OFF,go to step 4).

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET

TIME ZONE ADJUST :0

SELECT:* ▼ SET ;► END : ACT I ON

('TIME ZONE ADJUST”

appears only when auto clock is set.)

3) Press AT to select

“MANUAL,” then

press

(For Auto Clock Set,

select “AUTO CLOCK SET,” and press ►. Then, press CH A.)

SELECT SET lACT I ON

For English

3) Press ATM ► to

select “EXIT,” then

press ACTION to

exit.

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