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
As an Energ y Star Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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A
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.
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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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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
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Table of Contents

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
15
18,19
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2, 3
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
36
39
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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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NUMBER Keys
ADD/DELETE
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VOLUME UP/DOWN Page 16 SET/BACKSPACE Page 11
PROGRAM
FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
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NITE
Page 16
SLEEP
Page 19
V-LOCK
Page 37
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SEARCH
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PLAY
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CM/ZERO
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SPEED
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Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel

<Model AG-520E unit shown>

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.
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Page 14 Page 11
Cassette Compartment
.PLAY/REPEAT
FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
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.Built-In Speaker
.Phones Jack
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REC
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REC Indicator
Lights up during recording.
In Rec Pause or OTR Pause mode,
the indicator flashes.
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Remote Sensor

Rear View of the unit

<Model AG-513E unit shown>

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
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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),
IN
Back of unit
(Model AG-520E unit shown)
Cable Box
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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
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DSS Receivei
IN
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Unit
VHF/ UHF
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Initial Setup

Set the Clock (Initial Power On)

Press POWER on the remote or unit.

1
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

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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• If you selected ON, go to “Setup Channel and
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TUNER.
2) Press ► to set “ON”
or “OFF."
Press ACTION twice to return to the
normal screen.
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Initial Setup (continued)

Setup Channel and Auto Clock Set (TUNERiON only)

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

1
• 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

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
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: 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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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
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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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Continued on the next page.
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Time Zone Adjust

POWER
<Example MANUAL CLOCK SET screen>
4) Press AW and press >■ to select
and set the month, date, year, time, and
DST (Daylight Saving
Time).
To Make Corrections,
repeatedly press M to move to error, then correct.
5) Press ACTION
twice to start the clock and exit this mode.

■ Time Zone Adjust

(TUNERiON only)
(Only when Auto Clock is set.)
1) Press AT^ ► to
select “CLOCK.”
2) Press ACTION.
SET CLOCK
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST :0
SELECT:* ▼ SET :■* ► END :ACT ION
3) Press AT to select
“TIME ZONE ADJUST” and
press ◄ or ► to
subtract or add hour(s) as necessary.
SET CLOCK
NUMBER
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SELECT/ SET
^:CH UP
▼:CH DOWN
► :VOL UP
4:VOL DOWN
ACTION
Add or Delete a Channel
(TUNER:ON only)

To add channel:

Select channel with number
keys and press ADD/DLT.
CHANNEL 08 ADDED
AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL
SELECT:* T SET END : ACT I ON
4) Press ACTION
twice to exit.
• TIME ZONE ADJUST returns to “0" if clock is set manually.

To delete channel:

Select channel with CHAT or number keys and press
ADD/DLT.
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Playback a Tape Record On a Tape

1^ Ready
I All connections are made. I Your unit is plugged in.
To prevent tape jam,
remove loose or peeling labels from tapes.
Press PLAY to play a tape.
2
• These features work best in SP or SLP mode. * After the unit is in Still or Slow mode for 3
minutes, it will switch to Stop mode automatically to protect the tape and the video head.
■ Stop -* Press STOP.
■ Rewind tape Press REW in Stop mode.
■ Fast forward tape Press FF in Stop mode.
■ Eject tape Press EJECT on the remote
Operation using unit button
Checklist
Insert a tape.
• The unit power comes
on automatically.
• If tape has no record tab (see page 4),
auto play begins.
■ Forward/Reverse scene search
Press FF or REW. Press again or PLAY to release.
■ Still (Freeze) picture
Press PAUSE/SLOW. Press PLAY to release.
■ Slow Motion picture Hold down PAUSeSLOW in
Still mode.
Press PLAY to release.
■ Frame by Frame picture Press PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode. Press PLAY to release.
or STOP/EJECT on the unit.
<Model AG-520E unit shown>
Insert a tape with record tab.
1
* The unit power comes on automatically.
Press CH AT or number keys to

select Channel.

2
• For “LINE" input, see bottom of next page.
Press SPEED to select recording
speed (see page 4).
3
SP = Standard Play LP = Long Play SLP = Super Long Play
• Selected speed is displayed.
Press REC to start recording.
• To edit out unwanted portions,
4
press PAUSE/SLOW to pause and resume recording.
• You cannot view another channel during
recording.
■ Stop Press STOP.
■ One Touch Recording (OTR) Press REC repeatedly ^ Normal Rec 1
to set the recording length (30 min - 4 hours.)
* The unit stops recording at a preset time.
• PROG TIMER Indicator lights up on the unit.
* After the unit has been in Rec Pause mode for 5
minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head.
• The remaining recording time of an OTR can be
displayed by pressing DISPLAY.
EJECT
DISPLAY NUMBER
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Press to stop and/or REC Indicator
eject tape.
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PAUSE­/SLOW
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Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

Connections you’ll need to make.

Playing (Source) VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
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Playback (Source)
Insert pre
1
Press PLAY then PAUSE at
starting point to put in Standby
3
mode.
— (Perform operation of steps 4
A Press PLAY to start dubbing.
recorded tape.
and 5 on both units simultaneously.)
Recording (Editing) unit
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
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Recording (Editing) unit
Insert blank tape
with record tab.
• Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have
poor quality results.
Select “LINE” mode.
See “Selecting Input Mode” below.
Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to put in Standby mode.
Press PAUSE/SLOW to start
dubbing.
Press STOP to stop dubbing.
Press STOP to stop dubbing.
Selecting Input Mode (TUNERiON only)
Method 1 :
Press INPUT on the unit.
Channel Number *-
Method 2: Press CH AT.
The display will change as follows.
1 '
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Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be
copyright infringement.
(CABLE) (TV)
—►125 or 69
LINE
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Method 3: a) Press ACTION for MAIN MENU. b) Press AT^ ► to select “TV," then
press ACTION for SET UP TV screen.
c) Press AT to select “INPUT SELECT," and
then press ► to select “TUNER" or “LINE.”
d) Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.
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TV Operation

1^Ready Checklist
■ All connections are made.
■ Your unit is plugged in.
<Model AG-520E unit shown>
POWER
100 KEY
RAPID
TUNE
MUTE
VOL
UP/DOWN
16
NITE
NUMBER Keys
CH UP/DOWN
Press POWER on the remote or unit.
1
Use CH AT or number keys to

select a channel.

Press VOL + or VOL

to adjust volume.

NIGHT (NITE) Mode
Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the
screen is easier on your eyes during night time use.
Press NITE to set NIGHT
mode.
• NIGHT mode may be selected when watching TV or playing a tape.

Press NITE to cancel.

• Previous settings are restored.
• NIGHT mode is canceled when power is turned off or power failure occurs.
Using the 100 key
\When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the number keys, first press the 100 key, and then enter the remaining two digits.
Rapid Tune
Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you
were watching.
Audio Mute
Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound.
Press again to restore the previous sound level.
I Phones
Connect an earphone (not supplied) or
headphones (not supplied) to the Phones Jack.
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Picture Adjustment

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SELECT/ SET
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ACTION

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.
1) Press ► to
select “TV."
2) Press ACTION to
display SET UP TV
screen.
MENU is shown>
LOCK CAPTION INPl/T SELECT
SELECT:* ▼ SET :► END :ACTION
►<Only when TUNER:ON>
1) Press AT to select
VIDEO ADJUST.
2) Press ► to display
screen.
Picture Adjustment
■ COLOR Control
Adjust color intensity.
■ TINT Control
Adjust for natural flesh tones.
■ BRIGHTNESS Control
Adjust picture brightness.
■ PICTURE Control
Adjust picture intensity by adjusting both contrast and color level in the proper balance.
■ SHARPNESS Control
Adjust picture sharpness.
[Min): I [
TINT I BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE ............................^
SHARPNESS ............I
NORMAL SELECT:a t
ADJUST ► END :ACT ION
COLOR
TINT I........
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE ............................i
SHARPNESS ............I
SELECT;* T SET :► END :ACTION
.........
........
..........I........
........
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........
1) Press AT to select
an adjustment itenn. (See below left.)
2) Press ► to adjust.

To Reset Picture Controls.

Press AT and ► to
select and set “NORMAL.” All controls return to their factory settings.
Press ACTION three times to exit.
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TV Timer Features

ON-TIMER with Alarm
This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 2 modes (TV or Playback). Even if you set the On Timer, it will not be performed during Play Lock mode. You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute alarm that gradually increases in volume.
1^
Press PROG
to display SET PROGRAM screen.
1
SET PHOGRAM
TIMER PROGRAMMWG
SELKT;* f SET :► END :PflOG
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Ml
6:-AM CH-
1) Press AT to select
"ON TIMER.”
2) Press ► to display
ON TIMER screen.
1) Press AT to select
desired settings.
2) Press ► to set the
SELECT:* т SET :► EhD :PR0G
You can choose TV or PLAY for the On Timer mode. (If TUNER:OFF, you can only select PLAY.)
Make sure a tape is inserted if Playback mode is selected.
ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode.
Ready Checklist
The clock is set to correct time.
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Press AT to select
ALARM “ON” or “OFF.”
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When “ON” is selected,
an alarm will gradually increase in volume for one
minute or until canceled by pressing any button (including VOL + -).
To Make Corrections,
use AT and ◄ ► to move back and correct.
Press PROG
to set ON TIMER.
5
• “ON TIMER SET” is displayed.
• ON TIMER Indicator lights up on the unit.
To Cancel ON-TIMER set,
repeat steps 1 and 2. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear the time in step 3. Now, press PROG to end. “ON TIMER END” briefly appears on-screen.
18
• If no button on the remote or unit (including a button used to turn off
the alarm) is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on, it will turn itself back off.
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PROG
Sleep Timer
This unit can be set for auto power off.
Press SLEEP repeatedly
to set SLEEP TIMER.
• Pressing DISPLAY with sleep tinner set
displays remaining time.
• Sleep Timer will not be performed during Play Lock mode.
f
SLEEP TIMER 30
4
SLEEP TIMER 60
4
SLEEP TIMER 90
4
SLEEP TIMER 00
I
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Press SLEEP repeatedly

until “SLEEP TIMER 00" appears to cancel.

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Closed Caption System

Closed Caption is...
This multi-use system not only allows the heanng impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone
Closed Caption Mode Feature

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU
1

1) Press AT^ ►

to select “TV ”

2) Press ACTION

to display SET UP TV screen
MENU IS shown>
CAP
cm
TEXT Cl
1) Press AT to
select “CAPTION”
2) Press ► to
display CAPTION screen
1) Press AT to
select CAPTION
MODE

2) Press ^

repeatedly to select mode {See left)
LOCK
r-l- INPUT SELECT
VIDEO ADJUST
SELECT A T SET A END ACTION
►<Only when TUNER ON>
j CAPTION 1
■ CAPTION MODt
CC ON MUTE CAP Cl
SELECT A T SET ► E«} ACTION
‘CAP Cl
CAP C2 ^

Closed Caption Mode Selections

Caption Mode* CAP Cl or C2
A narration of selected TV programs is displayed Check TV program listings for CC (Closed Caption) broadcasts
Caption Mode TEXT C1 or C2
The all of the screen will be blocked out When the TV station broadcasts information, such as program listings, it will appear in this space
Caption Mode OFF
Closed Caption/Text narration will not be displayed
NOTE The closed caption or text signal may be broadcast over Cl, C2, or both Also, text contents can vary so you may wish to try different settings
Press ACTION three times
to return to the normal screen

Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Record Record normally

Closed Caption/Text signal, if present, is recorded automatically
Playback. Start playback Do above steps to select desired caption mode
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Caption On Mute Feature
Closed Caption narration, if avaiiabie, is dispiayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence.
Press ACTION
to display MAIN MENU.
1
1) Press
to select “TV.”
2) Press ACTION
to display SET
UP TV screen.
<TUNER:ON MAIN
MENU is shown>
MUTE
ACTION
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UP
▼:CH DOWN
► ;VOL UP ^;VOL DOWN
LOCK „
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SELECT:* » SET :► END :ACT ION
xOniy when TUNER:ON>
CAPTION
CC ON MUTE
SH.ECT:* V SET :► BIO [ACTION
: CAP Cl
CAPTION
select “CAPTION."
2] Press to
display CAPTION screen.
1) Press AT to
select CAPTION MODE.
2) Press ►
repeatedly to select "OFF."
1) Press AT to
select CC ON MUTE.
1) Press AT to
SEL£CT:* T SET :► EIC .ACTION
2} Press ►
repeatedly to select desired mode.
NO-^CAP C1-V
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• Each press of ► will change the display as shown left.
--
^
• The caption may be broadcast over CAP Cl orC2,
Press ACTION three times
to return to the normal screen.
Press MUTE to mute the sound and
display closed captioning.
7
> To cancel, press MUTE again.
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Timer Recording

You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away.
Press PROG
to display SET PROGRAM screen.
1
1) Press AV to select
TIMER PHOGHAHMMG
SB£CT:i T SET :►
end :PH0G
START STOP CH
TIMER PROGRAMMING.
2) Press ► to display
screen.
• If a program is already in memory, press AT, and ► to select an unused program number.
Press AT to select
and ► or ◄ to set
CATEGORY:N/A
BiiHBHaKQB
SELECT;A T SET ■> END :PROG/ACTION
Example
Today’S
Date I WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY _J
8—9"
r
__
7 SELECTA / T Selection Order DAILY
(SAT)
.....
the recording DATE.
• 1~31 = One time
• DAILY = MON-FRI
• WEEKLY SUN-SAT = Same time once a week
■■31—1—2-
(MON) (SUN)
Repeat step 3 to set:
• start time, stop time
• Channel (or LINE for outside source)
• Category [N/A (not applicable), SPORTS, MOVIE,
COMEDY, MUSIC, DRAMA]
• Speed (SP, LP, SLP)
P DT START STOP CH SPO
Press PROG
(or ACTION) to end the program.
CANCEL:ADD/DLT SELECT Y
ENTER
END ;PROG/ACTION
To Enter More Programs,
press AT to select and
► to set a blank program number, and then repeat step 3.
Press PROG twice (or ACTION)
to exit this mode.
' If you're using a cable box, make sure that
it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is left on for timer recording.
• Make sure TUNER:ON is selected for Channel Timer Recording.
• PROG TIMER Indicator lights up on the unit.
Ready Checklist
■ All connections are made.
■ Your unit is plugged in.
■ The clock is set to the correct time.
■ The tape is long enough.
■ The record tab is in place.
<Model AG-520E unit shown>
_
Timer Recording Using
__
unit Buttons
You can set a Timer Recording using ACTION key on the unit. (See page 11.)
VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/®'
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<Model AG-520E button shown>

1] Press STOP/EJECT and REW

together without a tape inserted to display MAIN MENU.
S Press AT + - to select “VCR,"
and then STOP/EJECT and
REW together to display SET
UP VCR screen.
li Press AT to select “TIMER
PROGRAMMING” and + to
display the TIMER PROGRAM
screen.
4 Repeat main steps 3 •“ 5.
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Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress)

Hold down STOP for a few

seconds to cancel the Timer
Recording.
• Any future daily or weekly recordings
will be performed as programmed.
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PROG
ACTION
STOP
Review, Repiace or Ciear Program Contents : (Recording is not in progress)
Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 22.
1
P DT START STOP CH SPO
8 10:00aie:00p125 SP 3 10 8:00p 9:OOp 10 SP 4 SU 9:00p10:00p L LP
CANCEL :ADO(DLT
SELECT 1-B:* » ENTER > END .PH0G/ACT1ON
Press AT to select
the desired program.

To Replace program...

fsiLTEi/ start STOP Ch]
8 SAT 9:OOP12:OOA 08
ripilXtN CATEGORY:MOV IE
SELECT:* r SET ;< ►
END :PROGMCTION
1) Press ► to display.
2) Press AT to select
ABC
SP
and press ^ or ^ to set new program contents.
3) Press PROG (or ACTION).

To Clear program...

P DT START STOP CH SPO
8 I0:00p12:00a125 SP
10 8r00p 9:00p 10 SP
SU 9:00p10:00p L LP
SELECT 1-8-* * ENTER END :PROG/ACTION
Press PROG twice (or ACTION)
to exit this mode.
Press ADD/DLT.
• 2 minutes before Timer recording is performed, “PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC" appears and/or the PROG TIMER Indicator Hashes. Be sure a cassette with record tab is loaded and the
unit is in Stop mode.
• If the start times of two programs overlap, the lower numbered program will have priority.
• If the start time for a Timer Recording comes up during a normal recording or One Touch
Recording (page 14), the Timer Recording will not be performed.
• If there is a power interruption of more than one minute, the recording may not be performed or continued.
• If “INCOMPLETE" appears after ail items have been set, check all entries and make necessary corrections.
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Tape Operation

Search System is...
Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are made, program index and information is also included. These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings.
Index Search
Go directly to the desired recording.
Press SEARCH in Playback or Stop
mode to display INDEX SEARCH
1
screen.
INDEX SEARCH
ENTER INDEX NUMBERil USING 1-9 KEYS
FORWARD SEARCH :FE REVERSE SEARCH:REW
NEXT:SEARCH EXIT:STOP
1) Press number
keys to select
the recording
number.
• To calculate number, see below.
2) Press FF or REW
to start search.
IN№X SEARCH
Play begins at search end.
To search forward or back
1 index, press FF or REW
while screen left is
FORWARD SEARCHiFF REVERSE SEARCH:HEW
displayed (10 seconds).

To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.

■ To calculate the Index Number
Example 1:
To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.
1 f ) 1 1 I 2
3
4 1 5 6
7

Example 2:

To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.
1 h
2 3
1 ^
LlI
6
NOTE; f indicates start points of each recording.
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• Make each entry within 5 minutes, or the
7
Index Search mode will be canceled.
• If Index Search is started very close to an index mark, that index mark may not be counted in the search.
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Program End Search
Locates end point of recording for continuity.
Press SEARCH twice in Playback or
Stop mode to display PROGRAM END
1
SEARCH screen .
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pnOGRAM END SEARCH

Press FF

to start search.

SEARCH STARTiFF
EXIT: SEARCH
Example of Program End Search operation.
Fiq.1
_____________
Program 1
Press SEARCH button t^End Point!
FF
To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.
PLAYBACK DIRECTION
Program 2Of BLANK ||
---
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Press SEARCH button
FF
Figj If search exceeds a few seconds in BLANK area.
Press SEARCH button
1 1 BLANK |p[| Program 2 |
End PointI
End Point!

Upon locating end point...

The unit searches slightly past end point, reverse searches, and plays the last few seconds of the program, then stops.
|| f Program 1 (BLANK) |
Press SEARCH button
• if Program End Search is started very ciose to an
I
FF
_______
PLAY;^
index mark, that mark may be skipped over.
I'l Program 2 (BLANK) j|
SEARCH
:REVERSE
;SEARCH
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Tape Operation (continued)

Auto Operation Functions

Auto Shut Off

No broadcast signal in TV mode, blank tape is played for 5 minutes
Power turns off
• This feature is canceled if any button is pressed during above conditions.
Auto Playback
Insert a tape in Power off mode
Power turns on
• Playback begins if tape has no record tab.
Auto Rewind
Tape reaches its end
Rewind, Stop
Playback Auto Eject (Repeat Play is “OFF”)
Tape with no record tab reaches its end
Rewind, Stop, Eject

Tape Position Display

To find out present tape position and amount of tape remaining.
Tape position cannot be detected for C-Cassettes, tapes under 30 minutes, and some other tapes.
Press TAPE POSITION

to detect current tape position.

1
Repeat Play
Set to see a recording over and over.
Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

1
1) Press

to select “VCR.”

2) Press ACTION
SELECT:* » ► SET :ACT ION
TIMER PROGRAMMING TIME STAMP
SELECT;* *
SET :►
END lACTION
Press ACTION twice
to end setup.
4
• Playback repeats when tape end is reached or unrecorded portion over 30 seconds is detected.
• During playback, you may also press PLAY/REPEAT repeatedly on the unit to select REPEAT “ON" or “OFF."

to display SET UP VCR screen.

1) Press AW to
select "REPEAT
PLAY.”
2) Press ► to set
REPEAT PLAY "ON” or "OFF.”
DCTFCTING 7*PZ POSITION
V
r/r
'“DETECTING TAPE
POSITION" is displayed only when a cassette is first inserted and it takes several seconds for correct tape position to appear.
•The present tape position indication and amount of tape remaining (according to tape speed) is displayed.
•Tape remaining time display
may not be precise.
Press TAPE POSITION (or wait 5
seconds) to return to normal screen.
This function cannot display exact amount of tape remaining for tapes 30 minutes or less, or for tapes over 120 minutes in length.
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Play Lock mode

The unit may be locked in Repeat Play mode so that all other function keys are inoperative.
PLAY LOCK REPEAT ON
When the Play Lock mode is selected,
• Auto Repeal function is activated automatically. * On Timer and Sleep Timer become nonfunctional.
To turn “ON,”
hold down PLAY on
the remote or unit fgi 7 seconds.
To turn “OFF.”
Repeat above operation in Play Lock mode.
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SET
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► :VOL UP ^:VOLDOWN
CIWZERO
By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback mode you can skip over 1 to 3 minutes ol recorded tape in just a few seconds.
Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to
select skip time in Playback mode.
1
> • No indication appears.
OFF
I
1st Press—►t min Skip
\
2nd Press —►2 min Skip
3rd Press—^3 min Skip
Zero Search
To quickly return to a specific tape counter location.
Press DISPLAY during playback
to display the Counter.
1
--------
-
Press COUNTER
0:00:00
RESET at the
desired position to
reset to “0:00:00.”
r' '!■
BEGIN
END
Continue playback, rewind, or
fast forward.
3
Press STOP.
• If a blank portion exists on the tape, and depending on the position of the V mark,
the V mark display may be out of position.

Press CM/ZERO

1:23:45
in stop mode to
start ZERO
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BEGIN
T : Present position mark
V : Zero position mark
Unit goes into FF or REW mode and stops at the last point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.
END
SEARCH.
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Special VCR Features

Channel Caption is.

Station names, e g ABC, CNN, etc are set so they will appear when a channel is selected Choose 24 preset names (Preset Caption), or
make up to 10 names of your own (Manual Caption)
I^R eady Checklist
You need a list of stations and the channel numbers you receive them on
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▼ CH DOWN
► VOL UP ◄ VOL DOWN
Preset Caption (tunerion only)

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU
1
1) Press ATM ► to
select “CH ”
2) Press ACTION to
display SET UP CHANNEL screen
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SET UP CHANNEL
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SELECT A T
SET V END ACTION
CHANNEL CAPTION
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SELECT * » SET ► END ACTION
PRESET CAPTION
— PBS —
ma
-- CNN
CBS
-- ESPN --
FOX
-- HBO --
NBC
A
SELECT SET
ACTION
END
PRESET CAPTION
-- PBS ES
ABC
— CNN —
CBS
— ESPN —
FOX
-- HBO
NBC
ADD/DLT
CLEAR
4 ▼
SELECT SET 4
ACTION
END
1) Press AT to select
CHANNEL CAPTION
2) Press ► to display
screen
1) Press AT to select
PRESET CAPTION
2) Press ► to display
screen
• To create your own captions, go to “Manual
Caption" on page 29
1) Press AT to select
a station
2) Press ► to move
cursor to the right
3) Press AT to select
channel number
4) Press M to set
preset captions
• Repeat step 5 until the
Caption List IS complete
28

To Make Corrections

Press AT, then ► to select channel number Press AT to change, or ADD/DLT to delete
Press ACTION four times
to end setup
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Manual Caption (tunerion only)
Do “Preset Caption” steps 1~3 {page 28).
1
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.SELECT/
SET
-*-:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN
► :VOL UP ◄ :VOL DOWN
CHANNEL CAPTION
PRESET CAPTtON
SELECT:* ▼ SET :► END lACTION
MANUAL CAPTION
CH NUMBER CAPTION
1) Press AT to select
MANUAL CAPTION.
2) Press ► to display
screen.
1) Press AT to select
CH NUMBER.
2) Press ► to move
SELECT:* ▼ SET :► END :ACT ION
MANUAL CAPTION
CH NUMBER CAPTION
02 Q-”
CLEAR [ADD/CK.T
A V
SELECT
4 ^
SET
ACTION
END
A-B-C
---------
• Press ^ repeatedly to move the cursor to “CH NUMBER.” Repeat steps 3 and 4 as desired.
cursor to the right.
• Channels already set in Preset Caption and
channels deleted from Channel Memory are not displayed.
• You can set a total of ten
channel captions with up to four characters each.
1) Press AT to select
and ► to enter your caption.
• Characters change in the
following order.
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---------------
&

To Make Corrections

Press AT, then ► to select channel number. Press AT to change, or ADD/DLT to delete.
a
Press ACTION four times
to end setup.
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Special VCR Features (continued)

Weak Signal Display Feature

(TUNER:ON only)

When “ON" is selected, the picture is displayed even
when a broadcast signal is \weak or non-existent.

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

1
ACTION-

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a:CH up
▼;CH DOWN
► :VOL UP ^iVOLDOWN
SET UP CHANNEL
ANTERA : CABLE AUTO SET CHANNEL CAPTK
SELECT:a t SET ;►
END -.ACTION
TION

1) Press

to select “CH."

2) Press ACTION

to display SET UP
CHANNEL screen.
1) Press AV to
select WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY.
2) Press ► to set
“ON” or "OFF.”
<Model AG-520E unit shown>
30
• “ON" = Picture is displayed regardless of signal
“OFF" = Screen turns solid blue when signal is absent
• If unit is connected to equipment which has blue back feature, selecting “ON" will have no effect on the other
condition, and may not always be clearly visible.
or weak.
equipment.
Press ACTION twice

to return to the normal screen.

4

VCR Lock

All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Useful for families with small children.
In Stop mode, hold
down REC on the
unit without a cassette inserted for 7 seconds
to turn “ON.”
Repeat above with or without cassette to turn “OFF."
VCR Lock is canceled automatically after about 24 hours if clock is set.
inore NO
‘E warning.)
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SELECT/
SET
a:CH up
▼:CH DOWN
► :VOL UP ◄ :VOL DOWN

Ready Checklist

The clock is set to correct time. The record tab is in place.
Time Stamp Feature
This unit writes program data (see example below) for about the first 10 seconds of every recording. The information is then displayed about 10 seconds after playback begins.

Press ACTiON

to display MAIN MENU.

1
1) Press ►
to select “VCR.”

2) Press ACTiON

to display SET
UP VCR screen.
SET UP VCH
TUNER REPEAT PLAY TIMER PROGRAMMING
SELECT:A t SET :►
END : ACTiON
• When “OFP is selected, the program data is written on the tape, but will not be displayed.
1 ) Press AT to
: OFF
select TIME
: OFF
STAMP.
S33
2)Pressi to set
“ON" or “OFF."
<Time Stamp Example >
Normal/ One Touch Recording
12/18/2001 TUE 12:00PM
CH 08 ABC
12/18/2001 TUE 12;OOPM - 1:00PM CH 08 ABC MOVIE
Press ACTION twice
to return to normal screen.
Timer Recording
When Clock is not set.
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V-Chip Control Feature

Process of V-Chip Control Feature

Enter Code

ACTION

O Setup O Blocking

NUMBER
Keys
ADD/DLT
SELECT/ SET
-•■iCH UP ▼:CH DOWN
► :VOLUP ◄ :VOL DOWN

V-Chip Control Feature is...

This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings.

Secret Code

A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings.

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.
1
1) Press ► to
select “TV.”

2) Press ACTION to

display SET UP TV screen.
MENU is shown>
1) Press AT to select
CAPTION INPLTT SELECT VIDEO ADJUST
SELECT;A T SET > END ; ACT I ON
►<Only when TUNER:ON>
LOCK.
2) Press ► to display
screen.

Changing your secret code

• You will need your current code. Do steps 1 - 4. In step 5,
press ADD/DLT to clear
current code. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter new code.
• DO NOT forget your secret code.
• Once ratings are set, restricted tapes or programs cannot be accessed
unless the secret code is entered.
• Some rental movies do not include
V-Chip data.
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LOCK
ENTER 4-DlGtT CME
a—
ENTER
0-9
END
ACTION
To Make Corrections,
Press ◄ repeatedly to
move the cursor.
Press number keys to
make the correction.
LOCK
CONFIRM 4-OlGIT CODE
****
RECOGNIZED CHANGE CODE:ADD/DLT CONTI NUE:p END :ACT ION
1) Press number
keys to enter your
secret code.

2) Enter same code

again for confirmation.
• Step 2) not necessary when changing rating or secret code.
• Take care that you are not observed entering the secret code.
Press ► to display US
Ratings menu (see
pages 33 and 34). Or
Press ACTION three
times to exit.
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If LOCK menu is not displayed, “Secret Code” steps on page 32.

US MOVIES Ratings

Process of V-Chip Control Feature

Enter Code

Setup

O Blocking

1
LOCK
tlfcfc.wiia.-i
____________
CHANGE SETTINGS
US TV PROGRAMS :OFF
CHANGE SEniNGS
SELECT:* » SET :► END : ACT I ON
NEXT PAGE
1 ) Press AT to
select US MOVIES.
2) Press ► to set
"ON” or “OFF."
■ "ON” V-ChIp Control Is activated.
■ "OFF” V-Chip Control is deactivated.
• “NEXT PAGE" displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Not necessary except when
viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts.
1) Press AT to
US MOVIES :OFF
CHANGE SETTINGS
US Tv PflcxTRAMS Toff
CHANGE SETTINGS
SELECT:* v SET ;► END :ACTION
NEXT PAGE
select CHANGE SETTINGS.
2) Press ► to
display screen.
1 ) Press AT to
select VIEW NR
PROGRAMS?.
2)Pressi to set
“YES” or “NO.”
NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS
Some movies, such as old movies or foreign movies usually have no ratings.
VIEW NR PROGRAMS? : YES
PG-13 R
NC-17
GENERAL AUDIENCE

Press AT to

select and ► to set ratings to be blocked. {See ratings chart right.)
Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK
menu and continue with US TV
PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (next
page). Or, press ACTION four times to exit.
GENERAL AUDIENCE:
G
All ages admitted.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE:
PG
Some material may not be suitable for children.
PARENTS CAUTIONED:
PG-13
Some material may be inappropriate for cnildren under 13.
RESTRICTED:
R
Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult.
OVER AGE 17 ONLY:
NC-17
No one 17 and under admitted.
ADULTS ONLY:
X
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V-Chip Control Feature (continued)

If LOCK menu is not displayed, “Secret Code” steps on page 32.

US TV PROGRAMS Ratings

us MOVIES :OFF
1
CHAMGe SETTINGS
SELECT;A T SET :► END :ACTION
NEXT PAGE
select US TV
PROGRAMS.
2) Press ►to set
“ON" or “OFF."
■ “ON” V-Chip Control is activated.
1 ) Press AW to
m “OFF” V-Chip Control is deactivated.
• “NEXT PAGE" displays CANADIAN V*Chip setting menu. Not necessary except when
viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts.
1) Press AW to
us MOVIES :OFF
CHANGE SETTINGS
US TV PROGRAMS :OFF
CHANGE SETTINGS
SELECT:A T SET ;► END : ACT I ON
select CHANGE
SETTINGS.
2) Press ► to
display screen.
1 ) Press AT to
TV-G TV-PG TV-14
END :ACT ION
select VIEW NR
PROGRAMS?.
2)Pressi to set
“YES" or “NO."
NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS
Some TV shows, such as news, sports,
weather, bulletins, and emergency
information usually have no ratings.
1) Press AT to
select and ► to set ratings to be blocked.
TV-G TV-PG TV-14
«"“»Si
(See ratings charts right.)
Ratings highlighted in Green will be blocked. Ratings in white letters will not be blocked.
Press ACTION four times
to exit this mode.
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us TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 1
TV-Y
FOR ALL CHILDREN;
Content specifically geared to young viewers ages 2-6.
TV-Y7 FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER:
May contain mild physical or comedic violence which may frighten children under 7,
TV-G
GENERAL AUDIENCE:
Contains little or no violence, strong language, sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE:
May contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.
PARENTS CAUTIONED:
TV-14
May contain sophisticated themes, sexual situations, strong language, and more intense violence.
MATURE AUDIENCE:
TV-MA
May contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and sexual situations.
US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS:
Chart 2
Fantasy Violence
FV
Violence
V
Sexual Situations
S
Adult Language
L
Sexually Suggestive
D
Dialogue
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Process of V-Chip Control Feature

<When V-Chip Control is activated>

• If a program or movie exceeds the ratings you have set, a message will appear on a black background and sound is muted.
ABC
«MB LMtT «n
©OOO
DISPLAY 41-^0 O ©I
"o O © ©5
iOO©®
5©®o o © o
ACTION
SELECT/
SET ^;CH UP ▼:CH DOWN
► :VOL UP ◄ :VOL DOWN
PROGRAM RATING RATING:PG-)3
ACCESS cooe
EMTHR :0-9
EXCEEDED
To View a Blocked Program / Movie
[Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control]
Enter your secret code (ACCESS CODE) in
the Blocking Message screen.
• V-Chip Control is reactivated when
power is turned off or power faiiure occurs.
[Deactivate V-Chip Control]
Enter your secret code (steps 1-4 on page 32). Then, set US MOVIES and/or US TV PROGRAMS to “OFF" using A T and ►. (Ratings set on pages 33 and 34 are retained and will be in effect when V-Chip Control is activated again.)
If DISPLAY is pressed, even when V-Chip
control is deactivated, rating is displayed
on-screen.
11:00MI ABC
0:12:34
SP
RATING:PG-13
If DISPLAY is pressed, even when no
V-Chip data, “NO V-CHlP DATA" is displayed on-screen.
STOP 11:00AM
NO V-CHIP DATA
0: 12:34
ABC
SP
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On-Screen Displays (OSD)

VCR Status & Clock Display

Press DISPLAY

to display or remove the overlay.

Channel Caption
Function Status
Rec Time Remaining (OTR mode only,— see page 14.)
Time Stamp Data (See page 31.)
Current Time
REC 0:25
12/24/2001 MON 12:00PM- l:00PU CH 08 ABC MOVIE
(See pages 28, 29.)
12:00PM ^BC
-0:12:34
SP,
—Counter
\
Tape Speed (See page 4.)
Warning and Instruction Displays
OSD Caution
NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN PUSH CH UP KEY AGAIN
• If no active channels are found for CHANNEL
MEMORY...

Blue Screen Display

Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in Play mode, or when the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the Weak Signal Display Feature set to “OFF” (see page 30), the screen will turn solid blue.

Channel & Function Display

When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change
channels, the unit mode or channel
number will be displayed. (Some station names may also appear if Channel Caption is set. See pages
28 and 29.)
These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions.
Page
8,10,12
PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING
CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB • If you press REC, and a cassette is inserted with
TO CANCEL TIMER REC HOLD DOWN STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 SEC
NO CASSETTE PLEASE \NStPJ A CASSETTE
PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC
VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING
PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING
CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL
END: PLAY KEY
VCR LOCK ACTIVATED
• If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording,
or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not set...
no record tab...
• If you press STOP during a Timer Recording...
• If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC without a
cassette inserted...
• If the unit is not in Stop mode or a cassette with record tab is not inserted two minutes before a Timer Recording is about to begin...
• If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape...
* If you press a function button other than STOP/
EJECT or POWER while the unit is in VCR Lock mode...
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12,13
4, 14
23
14
22, 23
4
30
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Unit Information

Reset all unit Memory Functions I Specifications

When moving unit to a new location, or if a mistake was made in the Initial Setup section.
* Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit.
<Model AG-520E unit shown>
1 ______________________I
[‘ill: 1 —
]
7 Turn the unit
Power on.
2 Press and hold both PLAY and FF on
the unit for more than 5 seconds.
• The power will shut off.
• Please ignore “NO CASSETTE" warning.
3 Do “Initial Setup" on pages 9 -11.

Features for a Quality Picture

Digital Auto Tracking
Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality.
Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise)
Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to reduce picture noise. Press the 3 or 6 number
key on the remote control or CH at on the
unit until the picture clears up. To return to Auto Tracking, press POWER off, then on again a few seconds later.
V-Lock Control
In Still mode, the 3 or 6 number key on the
remote control or CH at on the unit operate as a V-Lock control to reduce jitter.
PanaBlack Picture Tube
<For Model AG-520E only> This unit uses a PanaBlack picture tube for better color reproduction and picture contrast.
Display Picture Tube:
VCR
Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads helical Audio Track:
Tuner
Broadcast Channels: CABLE Channels:
General
Power Source: Power Consumption:
Television System: Speaker: Operating Temperature: 5 ®C - 40 “C (41 “F - 104 °F) Operating Humidity: 10 % - 75 % Weight: 12 Kg (26,4 lbs.) (AG-513E)
Dimensions: 386 (W) X 385 (H) X
Note: Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

Unit auto adjusts clock for DST (Daylight Saving Time.)
■ Spring (First Sunday in April)
DST : ON Sets clock ahead one hour.
■ Autumn (Last Sunday in October)
DST : ON Turns clock back one hour.
• If your area does not observe Daylight Saving Time, select DSTOFF (see “Clock” on pages
12 and 13.)
• Keep these time changes in mind when
programming the unit for timer recordings.
13 inch (AG-513E)
20 inch {AG-520E} measured diagonal 90® deflection Picture Tube
scanning system 1 track
VHF2~13,UHF14~69 Midband A through I (14 ■■ 22) Superband J through W (23 ~ 36) Hypetband AA ~ EEE (37 ^ 64) Lowband A-5 ~ A-1 (95 *■ 99) Special CABLE channel 5A (01) Ultraband 65 - 94,100- 125
120 VAC, 60 Hz Power On Approx. 69 watts (AG-513E) Approx. 110 watts (AG-520E) Power Off
Approx. 4.0 watts
EIA Standard NTSC color 1 piece
23 Kg (50.7 lbs.) (AG-520E) 374 (D) mm
15-3/16" (W) XI5-3/16" (H) XI4-3/4" (D) (AG-513E) 515 (W) X505 (H) X
474 (D) mm
20-5/16” (W) X 19-7/8” (H) X 18-11/16" (D) (AG-520E)
37"
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Before Requesting Service

Check the following points if you are having trouble with your unit.

Power
No power...
Monitor
No picture or sound...
Poor picture with normal sound... Poor sound with normal picture...
Poor TV reception... No color or poor color... Ghost (multiple) images... TV programs cannot Be watched... Channel cannot be selected...
VCR
TV program cannot be recorded... Timer recording cannot be
performed...
No playback picfijre, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks... VCR cannot be controlled...
Remote Control
Unit cannot be controlled... • Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P. 7) so that signal is unobstructed.
ACTION and PROG buttons cannot be selected...
Correction
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Set POWER button to ON.
Correction
• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8,12)
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Set POWER button to ON.
• Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the
SET UP TV menu. (P. 17)
• Adjust VOLUME control. (P. 16)
• Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 17}
• Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 17)
• Install a directional antenna.
• Make sure the selected channel is in unit’s memory. (P. 10,12)
• Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.
Correction
• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8,12)
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P. 4)
• Check that dock is set to current time and date.
• Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel to
be recorded,
• Set recording StarVStop times correctly. (P. 22,23)
• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer recording even after power is restored.
• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P. 37)
• Try Head Cleaning. (P, 4)
• Make sure PLAY/VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 26,30)
• Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
Correction
• Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 4)
• Make sure PLAYA/CR LOCK is set lo off. (P. 26,30)
• Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interferertce.
• Check remote batteries.
Miscellaneous Correction
Video cassette cannot be inserted... Vidéo cassette cannot be removed... Tape cannot be ejected or inserted... Video cassette ejects when a
recording is started, or the power
is turned off for timer recording...
In Stop mode, the VCR motor (CYLINDER) continues to rotate...
VCR cannot be controlled...
• Insert the cassette window side up; record tab fadng you.
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Try ejecting or insertirtg the tape again after turning POWER off, then
back on.
• Make sure cassette record tab Is intact. (P. 4)
• To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for about 3 minutes. This reduces response lime from Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.
• Make sure PLAYA/CR LOCK is set to off. (P. 26,30)
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Index

Accessories ACTION button AC power plug ADD/DLT button
Audio Mute............................................16
Auto Operation Functions
Batteries..................................................4
Before Requesting Service
Before Using...........................................4
Blocking Message................................35
Blue Screen Display.............................36
Caption On Mute....................................21
Cassette Compartment
Channel......................................10,12, 36
Channel and Auto Set Channel Caption CHANNEL UP/DOWN button Clock {Auto/Manual Set) Closed Caption CM SKIP/ZERO SEARCH button Commercial Skip
Connections............................................8
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) COUNTER RESET button
DISPLAY button DSS/Cable Box Connections DST (Daylight Saving Time)
EJECT button.................................6, 7, 14
Eject tape Fast Forward
FF button...............................................14
Fonward Search Frame by Frame Advance Front Panel Indicators Function Display Head Cleaning Important Safeguards and Precautions.2
Index Search.........................................24
Initial Setup Input Mode Language Location of Controls Manual Caption
NIGHT Mode..........................................16
NUMBER Keys......................................16
100 Key
One Touch Recording..........................14
ON TIMER Indicator.........................7,18
ON-TIMER with Alarm On-Screen Displays (OSD) Outdoor Antenna Connections
Phones
Playback
PUY button............................................14
Play Lock mode....................................26
Picture Adjustment
POWER button
Preset Caption......................................28
PROG button
PROG TIMER Indicator
Program End Search
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28, 29
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20, 21
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9-11
9,12
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6,18,22, 23
7, 14, 22
12 13 26 38
16
27 27
15
27 36
37 14
14
14
14
36
15
6, 7
29
16
18 36
16 14
17
6,9
25
Q Quality Picture
4
R Rapid Tune
7
7
8
7 4
8
REC button............................................14
REC Indicator
Rec(ord).................................................14
Record/Playback Speed Settings Remote Control Buttons Remote Sensor Repeat Play
Reset Language, Channels, Clock .... 12,13
Reset unit
Reverse Search.....................................14
REW button
Rewind................................................. 14
R-TUNE button......................................16
S Safety Precautions
SEARCH button
Secret Code...........................................32
SELECT/SET button.............................11
Sleep Timer
Slow Motion...........................................14
Special VCR Features Specifications SPEED button Still Picture
Stop........................................................14
STOP button
T Table of Contents
Tape Erasure Prevention Tape Operation Tape Position Display Timer Program Review, Replace, Clear.. 23 Timer Recording
Timer Recording Cancellation.............23
Time Stamp...........................................31
Time Zone Adjust..................................13
TUNER ON/OFF.......................................9
TV Operation TV Timer Features
U Unit, Front/Rear View
Unit Information....................................37
US Movies Ratings
US TV Programs Ratings.....................34
V VCR Lock
VCR Status & Clock Display................36
VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal.........7
VOLUME UP/DOWN button
V-Chip Control Feature
W Warning and Instruction Displays
Weak Signal Display Feature
Z Zero Search
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4 6 7
26 37 14
3
24, 25
19
37 14
14
5 4
26
22, 23
16
18, 19
7
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16 36
30 27
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Panasonic

Broadcast & Digital Systems Company
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Executive Office:
3330 Cahuenga BIvd W„ Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500
Eastern Zone:
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621
Central Region: 1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1. Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200
Western Zone:
3330 Cahuenga BIvd W, Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500
Government Marketing Department:
52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Corporate Sales Group, Hawaii Region
99-859 Iwaiwa ST., Alea, HI 96701-3267 (808) 488-7779
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010
Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de infantería. Km, 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-4300
Printed in U.S.A.
LSQT0480A
S0601-0
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