Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 to 13.
AG-513E/AG-520E
m
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.
LSQT0480A
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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
g
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.
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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
A
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
______
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
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.
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ON TIMER Indicator
Lights up when the On Timer is set.
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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
01Я • UHI
î
__
Unit
Unit
VHF/
UHF
I
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
8
DSS Receivei
IN
IN®
OUT®
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.
\|/ SET CLOCK
Л)
..........
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).
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:at
ADJUST ►
END :ACT ION
COLOR
TINT I........
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE ............................i
SHARPNESS ............I
SELECT;* T
SET :►
END :ACTION
.........
........
..........I........
........
.....................I........
..........I........
........
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
/ONWMER
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.
<Model AG-520E unit shown>
Press AT to select
ALARM “ON” or “OFF.”
аУнАишл
...........
CANCa. lACO/DLT
SELEC T ; * »
SET H ►
ENO :PR0G
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.
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• 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.
• 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
______
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 MUTECAP 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.
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 STOPCh]
8 SAT 9:OOP12:OOA08
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 56
7
Example 2:
To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.
1
h
23
1 ^
LlI
6
NOTE; f indicates start points of each recording.
24
• 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.
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.
32
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.
Page 33
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.
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
OSDCaution
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 aton 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:
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.
MiscellaneousCorrection
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