Panasonic AG-520E, AG-513E Operating Instructions

Professional / Industrial Video

Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

Models No. AG-513E / AG-520E

Setup Initial

Operation Basic

Operation TV

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

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LSQT0606A

Operation Timer

Operation Advanced

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Information

Important Safeguards and Precautions

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

INSTALLATION

1POWER SOURCE CAUTION

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

2POWER CORD PLUG

For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one wide blade), or a three-wire grounding type plug. 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.

3POWER 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.

4DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated during operation. If blocked, heat build-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 properly ventilated.

5AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Do not place unit over or near a heater or radiator, in direct sunlight, etc. If unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense in unit and on the tape causing damage.

6TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

•Never place unit on support or stand that is not 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. Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause objects to overturn.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions.

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OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

1SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

An outside antenna or cable system must be properly

grounded to provide some protection

against built up static charges		ANTENNA
		LEAD IN
		WIRE
and voltage. Section 810	GROUND
	CLAMP
of the National Electrical		ANTENNA
		DISCHARGE UNIT
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (in		(NEC SECTION 810-20)
	ELECTRIC
	SERVICE	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
Canada, part 1 of the	EQUIPMENT	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
		GROUND CLAMPS
Canadian Electrical Code)		POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
provides information		ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	(NEC ART 250, PART H)

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.

2KEEP 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.

1KEEP UNIT WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE, such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.

2IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG IMPACT, unplug unit and have it inspected by a qualified service technician before use.

3ELECTRICAL STORMS

During a lightning storm, or before leaving unit unused for extended periods of time, disconnect all equipment from the power source as well as the antenna and cable system.

4WHEN 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 push any object through openings in unit. Touching internal parts may cause electric shock or fire hazard.

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

5USING ACCESSORIES

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

6CLEANING UNIT

Unplug unit. Use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or seep into unit and cause electrical shock. Any substance, such as wax, adhesive tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts.

SERVICE

1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the unit does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in the manual. Unplug unit and 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 in 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 described in the manufacturer’s service literature to ensure video unit is in safe operating condition.

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité

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

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

Attention :Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la 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 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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated 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.

This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that contain lead. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

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Before Using

Congratulations

on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below.

The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your unit.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Accessories

Remote Control

LSSQ0280

Batteries 2 “AA”

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

Break off the tab to protect.

Record Tab

Screw driver

To record again.

Cover the hole with cellophane tape.

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	V IDEO HEADS MAY
is detected. To remove	NEED CLEAN I NG
	PLEASE I NSERT HEAD
screen, press PLAY on	CLEAN I NG CASSETTE
	OR REFER TO MANUAL
the remote or unit.
	END : 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

Only use tapes with the mark in this unit.

	Tape Speed	Type of Video Cassette
	Setting
		T60	T120	T160
	SP (Standard Play)	1 Hour	2 Hours	2 Hours
				40 Minutes
	LP (Long Play)	2 Hours	4 Hours	5 Hours
				20 Minutes
	SLP (Super Long Play)	3 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions	..... 2, 3
Before Using .........................................................................................	4
Table of Contents .................................................................................	5
Location of Controls ........................................................................	6, 7
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) .............................................................	15
TV Operation ......................................................................................	16
Picture Adjustment ............................................................................	17
TV Timer Features ........................................................................	18, 19
Closed Caption System ...............................................................	20, 21

Setup Initial

Operation Basic

Operation TV

Timer Recording ...........................................................................

22, 23

Tape Operation ............................................................................	24 - 27
Special VCR Features .................................................................	28 - 31
V-Chip Control Feature...............................................................	32 - 35

On-Screen Displays (OSD) ................................................................	36
Unit Information .................................................................................	37
Before Requesting Service ...............................................................	38
Index ....................................................................................................	39

Operation Timer

Operation Advanced

Your For

Information

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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 will not respond to the command.

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Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel

<Model AG-520E unit shown>

	REWIND/SEARCH Page 14		Cassette Compartment
	ACTION	Page 12	Page 14
	STOP/EJECT	Page 14	PLAY/REPEAT
	ACTION	Page 11	Page 14
	CHANNEL UP/DOWN Page 16		FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
	TRACKING UP/DOWN Page 37		Page 14
	SELECT UP/DOWN	Page 11	REC
	VOLUME UP/DOWN Page 16		Page 14
	SET/BACK SPACE	Page 11	INPUT
	POWER		Page 15
	Page 9		Built-In Speaker
	Audio/Video In Jack
	Page 15		Phones Jack
			Page 16

REC Indicator	REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER				PROG TIMER Indicator
Lights up during recording.					Lights up when the unit is set for
In Rec Pause or OTR Pause mode,					Timer Recording. It flashes when a
the indicator flashes.					Timer Recording has been set with
Page 14					no tape inserted, the clock is not set,
Remote Sensor					or the tape is in motion.
					Page 22

Setup Initial

ON TIMER Indicator

Lights up when the On Timer is set.

Page 18

Rear View of the unit

<Model AG-513E unit shown>	Easy-Grip-Handle
	<Model AG-513E only>
	Use when transporting
	the unit.

		VHF/UHF Antenna
AC Power Plug		Input Terminal
		In from your
When plugged into	VHF/UHF	Antenna or Cable.
an AC outlet, the unit		Pages 8, 10.
consumes 4.0 W of
electric power in OFF
mode.

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Antenna or CABLE

Connections

Outdoor Antenna Connections

Unhook the antenna from your previous

TV or VCR and connect it to the back of the unit as shown in the diagram.

If your antenna system has separate

UHF and VHF lead-ins, you need a UHF/VHF Band Mixer (not supplied.)

WARNING:

When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals.

UHF/VHF Band Mixer (not supplied)

(Flat) Twin Lead

300 Ohm Cable

(Round) 75 Ohm coaxial Cable

from
Antenna	300-75 ohm
	Transformer
	(not supplied)

(Flat) Twin Lead

300 Ohm Cable

or

Back of unit

(Model AG-520E unit shown)

DSS/Cable Box Connections

■ 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.

Unit

Antenna or

CABLE VHF/ UHF

■ With a Cable Box

You can;		Antenna
• record or view any channel including scrambled channels.		or
NOTE: Channel selection must be made at the cable box.		CABLE					Unit
You cannot;
• view a channel other than the one selected for any
type of recording.			Cable Box
• do a Timer recording of a channel unless you select it
at the cable box.		IN		OUT			VHF/
Note to CABLE System Installer							UHF
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, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

■ 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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		Satellite
			Unit
	DSS Receiver
	IN	IN	VHF/
			UHF
		OUT

Press VOL+ to select French (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.

Press CH to select Spanish (Español). OR

English. OR

to select

Press CH

1Press POWER on the remote or unit.

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Initial Setup

Set the Clock (Initial Power On)

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).

Setup Initial

3				SET CLOCK				1) Press	to select
		1 /		/		:		the month.
						DST : ON
								2) Press	to set.
	SELE CT MONTH
								• Likewise, set date,
	SELECT :
								year, time, and DST
	SET			:
	END			: ACT I ON				(Daylight Saving Time).

To Make Corrections,

repeatedly press to move to error, then correct.

4Press 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.

1Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
2		MAIN MENU		1) Press	to
				select “VCR.”
	TV	VCR	LANGUAGE	2) Press ACTION to
	CH	CLOCK	EX I T	display SET UP
	SELECT :			VCR screen.
	SET	:ACT I ON

	SET UP VCR
TUNER		: OFF
REPEAT PLAY		: OFF
3 T I MER PROGRAMMING
T I ME STAMP		: ON
SELECT :
SET	:
END	: ACT I ON

1)Press to select TUNER.

2)Press to set “ON” or “OFF.”

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

Auto Clock Set” selection on pages 10 and 11.

Press ACTION twice to return to the
4normal screen.	9

MAIN MENU

1) Press to select “CLOCK.”

2) Press ACTION to display SET CLOCK screen.

Initial Setup (continued)

Setup Channel and Auto Clock Set (TUNER:ON only)

1	Press CH	or CH to display CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET screen .
	• If you use a cable box, turn it on and select PBS channel in your time zone.
	CHANNEL/ CLOCK AUTO SET		Press CH to start Channel Auto Set.
2 CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE			These on-screen displays will appear in sequence.
	AND I F YOU USE A CABLE
	BOX, TUNE I T TO YOUR		• CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
	LOCAL PBS CH	THEN. . .

• CH AUTO SET COMPLETED

PLEASE PRESS CH UP KEY

Auto Clock Set

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

1Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

2	TV	VCR	LANGUAGE
	CH	CLOCK	EX I T
	SELECT :
	SET	:ACT I ON
3		SET CLOCK	1) Press	to select “AUTO CLOCK SET,” then
			press .
	AUTO CLOCK SET
	MANUAL			to start.
	T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 2) Press CH
	SELECT :		• If Channel Auto Set is not performed, “CH AUTO SET
	SET	:
			PROCEEDING” appears.
	END	: ACT I ON

• “AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING” appears.

	Setup completedl		Setup incomplete
	3/ 6/2002 WED 12:00PM	Press CH to exit.
		• If your area observes
	DST : ON	daylight saving time, but	AUTO CLOCK SET
	SETT ING : CH 10
	AUTO CLOCK SET	you would like to turn the	I S I NCOMPLETE
	COMPLETED	DST feature off, set
		DST : OFF (see “Clock”	PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
	END : PRESS CH UP KEY	on pages 12 and 13).	PRESSING ACT I ON KEY
	• If time is not correct...		See next page.

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

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.

•If 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 Audio/Video 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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Setup incomplete

Set the clock manually.

a		Press ACTION
	AUTO CLOCK SET	to display SET
	I S I NCOMPLETE	CLOCK screen.
	PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
	PRESSING ACT I ON KEY

b				SET CLOCK
		1 /		/		:
						DST : ON
	SELE CT MONTH
	SELECT :
	SET			:
	END			: ACT I ON

1)Press 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.

c Press ACTION twice to end setup. (Clock starts.)

Setup Initial

	ACTION key	Using	keys
	on the unit

Notes

•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.

On Unit

On Remote

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.

: CH UP

: CH DOWN

: VOLUME UP

: VOLUME DOWN

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

only.

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			Reset Language, Channels, Clock,		Time Zo

1

TV

MAIN MENU

VCR LANGUAGE

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

		CH			CLOCK EX I T
SELECT :
SET					:ACT I ON

<TUNER:ON MAIN MENU is shown>

2

Language

Channels

Clock

1) Press

to

(TUNER:ON only)

1) Press

to

select language

1) Press

to

select “CLOCK.”

icon.

select “CH.”

MAIN MENU

	MAIN MENU			MAIN MENU
						TV	VCR	LANGUAGE
TV	VCR	LANGUAGE	TV	VCR	LANGUAGE	CH	CLOCK	EX I T

	CH		CLOCK	EX I T	CH	CLOCK EX I T		SELECT :
								SET	:ACT I ON
	SELECT :				SELECT :
	SET	:ACT I ON			SET	:ACT I ON		2) Press ACTION.
	2) Press ACTION				2) Press ACTION.			If TUNER:OFF, go to
	repeatedly.				SET UP CHANNEL			step 4).
	MENU PR INC I PAL				ANTENNA : CABLE				SET CLOCK
				HOLA	AUTO SET
					CHANNEL CAPT I ON			AUTO CLOCK SET
					WEAK S I GNAL		D I SPLAY : OFF
	TV		VCR	IDIOMA				MANUAL
					SELECT :			T I ME ZONE ADJUST			: 0
	CANAL		RELOJ	SAL I R	SET	:		SELECT :
	ELEG I R :				END	: ACT I ON		SET	:
								END	: ACT I ON
	F I JAR	: ACT I ON			3) Press
							to select
	For Spanish							(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”
					“ANTENNA,” then
								appears only when
			MENU		press		to set your	auto clock is set.)
			BONJOUR		antenna system
								3)Press		to select
	TELE		MAGNET .	LANGUE	(“TV” or “CABLE”).
					4) Press		to select	“MANUAL,” then
	CANAL		HORLOGE	SORT I E				press .
	SEL.	:			“AUTO SET,” then			(For Auto Clock Set,
	REGLER : ACT I ON				press .
								select “AUTO CLOCK
	For French
								SET,” and press .
		MAIN MENU		HELLO				Then, press CH			.)
	TV		VCR LANGUAGE
	CH		CLOCK	EX I T				Continued on the
	SELECT :							next page.
	SET	:ACT I ON

For English

3)Press to select “EXIT,” then

press ACTION to exit.

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