Panasonic AG-520F, AG-513F User Manual

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Professional/Industrial Video

Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

Initial Setup

Model No.

AG-513F/AG-520F

• Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 and 9.

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Timer Operation

Advanced Operation

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This operating instruction book is designed for use with models AG-513F and AG-520F. Illustrations in this manual show the AG-513F. Fea tures may vary, so please read care ful ly.

For Your Information

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Important Safeguards and Pre cau tions

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

INSTALLATION

1 POWER 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.

2 POWER 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 ﬁ rmly 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 ﬁ ts into outlet one way. If it cannot be fully inserted, try reversing it. If it still will not ﬁ t, 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, ﬁ re or personal injury:

- Keep power cord away from heating appliances and

walking trafﬁ c. 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 ﬁ re

hazards.

- Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or

cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be replaced by a qualiﬁ ed electrician.

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat

generated during operation. If blocked, heat

build-up may result in a ﬁ re 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.

5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR

SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANG ES

Do not place unit over or near a heater or ra di a tor, in

di rect sunlight, etc. If unit is sud den ly moved from a

cold place to a warm place, mois ture may condense in

unit and on the tape caus ing damage.

6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

• Never place unit on support or

stand that is not ﬁ rm, 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.

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 up 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, con nec tion 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 safe guards.

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 qualiﬁ ed 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 the power source as well as the antenna and cable system.

4 WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

• DO NOT OPERATE IF:

- liquid has spilled into unit.

- unit was dropped or otherwise damaged.

- unit emits smoke, malodors, or noises. Immediately unplug unit, and have it inspected by a service

technician to avoid potential ﬁ re and shock hazards.

• Never drop or push any object through openings in unit. Touching internal parts may cause electric shock or ﬁ re hazard.

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

5 USING ACCESSORIES Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to

avoid risk of ﬁ re, shock, or other hazards.

6 CLEANING UNIT Unplug unit. Use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to

gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning ﬂ uids, 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.

NEC - NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

SERVICE

1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF If, after carefully following detailed operating in struc tions, 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 qualiﬁ ed service tech ni cian.

2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Make sure the service technician uses only parts speciﬁ ed by the

manufacturer, or have equal safety char ac ter is tics as original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may result in ﬁ re, electric shock, or other hazards.

3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING After unit is serviced or repaired, request that a through safety

check be done as described 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 ﬁ re or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or

Avertissement : Aﬁ n de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne pas exposer

FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modiﬁ cations to this equipment would void the

This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Only use those tapes with the 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.

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 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.

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 ﬁ ll in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your unit.

moisture.

cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive.

user’s authority to operate.

mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufﬁ cient 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 main te nance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

Accessories

Remote Control

LSSQ0390

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From

Batteries 2 “AA”

Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.

Model No. Serial No.

Loading the Batteries Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

To record again.

Cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Break off the tab to prevent recording.

Record Tab

Screwdriver

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Unit Information

Head Cleaning

Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged.

Head Clog Sensor

During playback this screen appears if clogging is detected. To clear message from screen, press PLAY on the remote or unit.

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

V I DE

HEADS MAY

NEED C

LEAN I NG

EASE

NSERT HEAD

LEAN I NG CASSETTE

REFER TO MANUAL

END : PLAY

• Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. Excessive use of head cleaning tape can shorten the video head life.

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 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 on the unit operate as a V-lock control to reduce jitter.

Speciﬁ cations

Display

Picture Tube

VCR

Video Recording System

Audio Track 1 track

Tuner

Broad cast Channels VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69

CA BLE Channels

General

Power Source 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power Consumption

Television System EIA Standard NTSC color Speak er 1 pieces Op er at ing

Temperature Op er at ing Humidity 10 % ~ 75 %

Weight

Di men sions

(W X H X D)

13 inch (AG-513F)/ 20 inch (AG-520F) measured diagonal 90° deﬂ ection Picture Tube

4 rotary heads helical scanning system

Midband A through I (14 ~ 22) Superband J through W (23 ~

36) Hyperband AA ~ EEE (37 ~ 64) Lowband A-5 ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99) Spe cial CABLE chan nel 5A(01) Ultraband 65 ~ 94, 100 ~ 125

Power OnApprox. 69 W (AG-513F)

Approx. 110 W (AG-520F)

Power

Approx. 2.5 W

Off

5 °C ~ 40 °C (41 °F ~ 104 °F)

12 Kg (26.4 lbs.) (AG-513F) 23 Kg (50.7 lbs.) (AG-520F)

386 mm (15-3/16″) X 385 mm (15-3/16″) X 374 mm (14-3/4″) (AG-513F) 515 mm (20-5/16″) X 505 mm (19-7/8″) X 474 mm (18-11/16″) (AG-520F)

Record/Playback Time

Only use tapes with the mark in this unit.

Tape Speed Setting

Type of Video Cassette

T60 T120 T160

SP (Standard

1 Hour 2 Hours

Play)

LP (Long Play)

2 Hours 4 Hours

SLP (Super Long

3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours

Play)

2 Hours

40 Minutes

5 Hours

20 Minutes

Note

• Designs and spec i ﬁ ca tions are sub ject to change

without no tice.

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 DST: OFF.

• Keep these time changes in mind when programming the unit for timer recordings.

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Important Safeguards and Precautions ................................................ 2

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité............................................... 3

Unit Information....................................................................................... 4

Location of Controls ............................................................................... 6

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

Initial Setup .............................................................................................. 9

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

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

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

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)................................................................. 15

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

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

TV Timer Features ................................................................................. 18

Closed Caption System ........................................................................ 20

Timer Recording.................................................................................... 22

Initial Setup

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Timer Operation

Tape Operation ...................................................................................... 24

Special VCR Features ........................................................................... 28

V-Chip Control Feature ......................................................................... 29

On-Screen Display (OSD) ..................................................................... 32

Warning and Instruction Displays ....................................................... 33

Before Requesting Service................................................................... 34

Index ....................................................................................................... 35

Advanced Operation

For Your Information

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Location of Controls

Remote Control Buttons

EJECT

Ejects tape.

POWER

Turns unit on or off.

DISPLAY

Displays the VCR status and clock.

TAPE POSITION

Finds out present tape position and amount of tape remaining.

COUNTER RESET

Resets to “0:00:00” at the desired position.

RAPID TUNE

Displays the last channel you were watching.

MUTE

Mutes the sound instantly.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects a channel.

SELECT UP/DOWN

Controls navigation around on-screen menu.

ACTION

Displays Main Menu.

STOP

Stops recording or playback.

REC

Records the program.

REWIND/SEARCH

Rewinds tape, and searches reverse scene.

PLAY

Begins playback.

PAUSE/SLOW

Pauses and slow motion and frame advance picture.

NIGHT

Color and picture intensity level are adjusted during night time use.

SLEEP

Turns off the unit automatically.

TRACKING UP/DOWN

Reduces picture noise during Playback and Slow Motion.

NUMBER Keys

Selects a channel directly.

ADD/DELETE

Adds or deletes a channel.

Goes directly to the desired re cord ing. Locates end point of recording.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Adjusts volume.

SET/BACK SPACE

Sets a selected menu, or goes back to correct.

PROGRAM

Displays SET PROGRAM screen. You can set Timer Program and On-Timer.

FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

Fast forwards tape, and searches forward scene.

CM SKIP/ZERO SEARCH

In Stop mode, goes to the counter “0:00:00.“ In Play mode, skips over 1 to 3 minutes of tape.

SPEED

Selects recording speed.

Note

• 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

REW/

STOP/EJECT

ACTION

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO VIDEO IN Jack

For dubbing.

POWER

Turns unit on or off.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Adjusts volume.

SET/BACK SPACE

Sets a selected menu, or goes back to correct.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects a channel.

TRACKING UP/DOWN

Reduces picture noise during Playback and Slow Motion.

SELECT UP/DOWN

Controls navigation around on-screen menu.

STOP

Stops recording or playback.

EJECT

Ejects tape.

ACTION

Press together with REW.

VOL CH

POWER

REWIND/SEARCH

Rewinds tape, and searches reverse scene.

ACTION

Press together with STOP.

PLAY

Begins playback.

REPEAT

Repeats a recording.

FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

Fast forwards tape, and searches forward scene.

REC

Records the program.

INPUT

Selects a LINE mode directly.

PLAY/REPEAT

Initial Setup

INPUT

FF/

REC

REC ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

Built-In Speaker

PHONES Jack

Connect an earphone or headphones.

PROG TIMER Indicator

Lights when the unit is set for Timer Recording.

ON TIMER Indicator

Lights when the On-Timer is set.

REC Indicator

Lights during recording.

Remote Sensor

Rear View of the Unit

AC Power Plug

When plugged into an AC outlet, the unit consumes 2.5 W of electric power in OFF condition.

Easy Grip-Handle

<Model AG-513F only> Use when transporting the unit.

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal

In from your Antenna or Cable (See

page 8).

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Connections

Please make all cable or antenna connections before power on.

Connecting

For ANT./Cable Connect the cable from Antenna/Cable to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit.

UNIT (rear view)

VHF/UHF

IN from ANT./CABLE

VHF/UHF

For DSS/Cable Box Connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit with a RF cable.

UNIT (rear view)

Cable TV Converter Box

VHF/UHF

WARNING:

Overtightening “Nut type” RF coaxial cables may damage jacks. Finger tighten only.

IN from ANT./CABLE

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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 ﬁ rst turned on, the tuner is set to off and a prompt to set the clock is displayed. By selecting “TUNER:ON” (see at right), you can place channels in memory and use the Auto Clock Set feature (see page 12).

Plug the unit power cord into AC wall outlet.

Press POWER on the remote or unit.

SET CLOCK

1 / /

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

To Make Corrections,

repeatedly press correct.

DST

SET

Press ACTION to end setup. (Clock starts.)

Press to

select the month

: ON

and press set. In the same manner, select

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

to move to error, then

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.

M A I N MENU

T V

LOCK

CLOC

SET

CT :

SET

SELECT

CT :

UP TV

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

CAPT I ON

V I DEO ADJUST

TUNER :OFF

SELE END

: ACT I ON

CAPT I ON

I NPUT

I DEO ADJU

V TUNER : ON

SELE END

: ACT I ON

LANGUAGE

SET

1) Press

2) Press ACTION

EX I T

1) Press to

2) Press

1) Press to

TUNER

2) Press

to select “TV.”

to display SET UP TV screen.

select TUNER.

to set

“ON” or “OFF.”

select INPUT SELECT.

to set

“TUNER.”

Initial Setup

POWER

ACTION

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

Press ACTION twice to return to the normal screen.

• If you selected “TUNER:ON”, go to “Channels” selection on page 12.

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Initial Setup (continued)

POWER

NUMBER Keys

ADD/DLT

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

ACTION

:CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

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POWER

Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel: Select channel with number keys and press ADD/DLT.

HANNEL

08 ADDED

Reset all unit Memory Functions

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.

Initial Setup

To delete channel: Select channel with CH keys and press ADD/DLT.

HANNEL

08 DELE T

or number

POWER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Turn the unit

Power on.

Press and hold both

PLAY/REPEAT and FF on the

REC

PLAY/REPEAT

ACTION

PROG TIMER

REC ON TIMER

INPUT

FF/

REW/

STOP/EJECT

VOL CH

unit for more than 5 sec onds.

• The power will shut off.

• Please ignore “NO CASSETTE” warning.

Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.

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 par tic u lar, speciﬁ es that the cable ground shall be con nect ed to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Reset Language, Channels, Clock,

1212

M A I N MENU

T V

LOCK

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

Language

1) Press to

select language icon.

M A I N MENU

T V

LOCK

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION

repeatedly.

PR I NC I PAL

BLOQUEO

T V

CANAL

ELEG I R : F I JAR :

SEL. : REGLER : ACT I O

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

3) Press

Press ACTION

REL OJ SAL I R

ACT I O

For Spanish

MEN

TELE

BLOCAGE

HORLOGECANAL

For French

M A I N MENU

LOCK

T V

CLOC

C H

For English

to select “EXIT.”

to exit.

LANGUAGE

EX I T

LANGUAGE

EX I T

O L A

IDIOMA

BONJOUR

LAN

SORT I E

ELL

LANGUAGE

EX I T

Press ACTION

MAIN MENU.

Channels

(TUNER: ON only)

1) Press to

select “CH.”

M A I N MENU

T V

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

SET UP CHA

ANT

ENNA

: CABLE

AUTO SET W

EAK S I GNAL D I

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

3) Press to select

“ANTENNA,” then

press to set your antenna system (“TV” or “CABLE”).

4) Press to select

“AUTO SET,” then press .

• After Channel Auto Set is ﬁ nished, Clock Auto Set will be performed. (If clock is set manually, Clock Auto Set will not be performed.)

to display

LOCK

LANGUAGE

EX I T

NNE

SPLAY : OFF

SET

Clock

1) Press to

select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

LOCK

CLOC

THU

DST

SET

LANGUAGE

EX I T

JUS

T :

SET

: ON

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANU

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

(“TIME ZONE ADJUST” appears

only when auto clock is set.)

3)Press to select

“MANUAL” or “AUTO CLOCK SET” and

press .

• For Auto Clock Set, select “AUTO CLOCK SET,” then

press .

SET CLOCK

2 / 6/

2003

SELECT : START

: ACT I ON

4)Press and

press to select and

set the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time).

5) Press ACTION twice to

start the clock and exit this mode.

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Time Zone Adjust

(TUNER: ON only)

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

1) Press to

select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

LOCK

CLOC

LANGUAGE

JUS

SET

EX I T

T :

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET MANU

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

3)Press to

select TIME ZONE ADJUST and

press repeatedly to select mode.

(See below.)

POWER

ACTION

ACTION key on

the unit

STOP/EJECT REW/

ACTION

On Unit

SELECT/SET

:CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

Using keys

On Remote

Basic Operation

VOL CH

On Unit

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET MANU

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

JUS

SET

T :

4)Press ACTION

twice to exit.

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 UP/DOWN function as

only.

and VOLUME

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Playback a Tape

Record On a Tape

Check List

Cable or antenna is connected. Power cord is plugged in.

Insert a cassette.

• The unit power comes

on automatically.

Record tab

To prevent tape jam,

remove loose or peeling labels from tapes.

Press PLAY.

• Playback begins if cassette has no record

tab.

Forward/ Reverse scene search

■

➞ Press FF or REW ➞ Press PLAY to release.

Still (Freeze) picture

■

➞ Press PAUSE/SLOW ➞ Press PLAY to release.

Slow Motion picture

■

➞ Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in

Still mode

➞ Press PLAY to release.

Frame by Frame picture

■

➞ Press PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode ➞ Press PLAY to release.

Notes

• 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

■

or STOP/EJECT on the unit

You can operate using the buttons on the unit

VOL CH

STOP/EJECT

REW/

ACTION

PLAY

REC

FF/

PLAY/REPEAT

INPUT

REC

PROG TIMER

REC ON TIMER

REC Indicator

Insert a cassette.

POWER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Press to stop and/or

■

eject tape.

Insert a cassette with record tab

• The unit power comes on automatically.

Press CH or number keys to select a

channel.

• For “LINE” input, see bottom of next page.

Press SPEED to select recording speed (see page 4).

SP = Standard Play LP = Long Play SLP = Super Long Play

• Selected speed is displayed.

Press REC to start recording.

• To edit out unwanted portions, 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

0:30 1:00

to set the recording length (30 min. - 4 hours).

• The unit stops recording at a preset time.

• PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit.

Notes

• 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 Keys

ACTION STOP REW

REC

PAUSE/ SLOW

TRACKING

ADD/DLT

SELECT/SET

:CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

PLAY SPEED

1:302:003:004:00

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Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

Connections you’ll need to make.

Playing (Source) VCR

VID EO

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

AUDIO

OUT

Playback (Source)

Insert pre-recorded tape.

2 3

(Perform operation of steps 4 and 5 on both units at same time.)

Press PLAY then PAUSE at starting

point to put in Standby mode.

Press PLAY

to start dubbing.

Recording (Editing) unit

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

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.

Basic Operation

STOP

Press STOP

to stop dubbing.

Press STOP

to stop dubbing.

Selecting Input Mode (TUNER:ON only)

Method 1: Press INPUT on the unit.

Channel Number LINE

Method 2: Press CH

. The display will change as follows.

(CABLE)

125LINE

(TV)

Caution

• Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement.

Method 3: a Press ACTION for MAIN MENU. b Press to select “TV,” then press

ACTION for SET UP TV screen.

c Press to select “INPUT SELECT,” and

then press to select “TUNER” or “LINE.”

d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

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POWER

TV Operation

Press POWER on the remote or unit.

Use CH

CH 08

NIGHT Mode

Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen is easier on your eyes during night time use.

NIGHT

or number keys to select

a channel.

Press VOL + or

VOL - to adjust

volume.

Press NIGHT to set NIGHT mode.

• NIGHT mode may be selected when watching TV or playing a tape.

Check List

Cable or antenna is connected. Power cord is plugged in.

VOL + / VOL

POWER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

POWER

REW/

STOP/EJECT

VOL CH

ACTION

INPUT

FF/

REC

PLAY/REPEAT

PHONES Jack

PROG TIMER

REC ON TIMER

Press NIGHT 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, ﬁ rst 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.

Phones

■

Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones (not supplied) to the Phones Jack.

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Picture Adjustment

Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

POWER

100 Key

RAPID TUNE

MUTE

VOL UP/DOWN

NIGHT

NUMBER Keys

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

ACTION

M A I N MENU

T V

LOCK

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

SET

SELECT

CT :

: ACT I ON

COLOR

T I NT

R I GHTNESS

B P I CTUR

SHARPNESS

NOR

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

COLOR T I NT

R I GHTNESS

B P I CTUR

SHARPNESS

NOR

SELE

CT :

END

: ACT I ON

UP TV

: TUNER

CAPT I ON

I NPUT

V I DEO ADJUST

TUNER : ON

SELE END

LANGUAGE

SET

ADJUST :

SET

1) Press

to select “TV.”

2) Press ACTION

EX I T

to display SET UP TV screen.

1) Press to

select VIDEO ADJUST.

2) Press

display screen.

1) Press to

select an adjustment item. (See below left.)

2) Press

adjust.

TV Operation

Picture Adjustment

COLOR Control

■

Adjust color intensity.

TINT Control

■

Adjust for natural ﬂ esh 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.

To Reset Picture Controls, press

All controls return to their factory settings.

and to select and set “NORMAL.”

Press ACTION three times to exit.

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TV Timer Features

POWER

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.

Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen.

SET PROGRAM

T I MER PR

• You can choose TV or PLAY for the On Timer mode.

• Make sure a tape is inserted if Playback mode is selected.

OGRAMMING

ON TIMER

SELECT : END

: PROG

ALARM : O

SELECT : END

: PROG

:--

SET

N T I MER

AM CH

SET

(If TUNER:OFF, you can only select PLAY.)

N T I MER

6:00AM CH08

ALARM : O

ANCEL : ADD / DLT

SELE

CT :

END

: PROG

SET

1) Press to select “ON

TIMER.”

2) Press

TIMER screen.

1) Press to select

desired settings.

2) Press

ON-TIMER TIME or

ON-TIMER mode.

Press to select ALARM “ON” or “OFF.”

to display ON

to set the

Check List

The clock is set to the correct time.

INPUT

FF/

REW/

STOP/EJECT

VOL CH

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

POWER

PLAY/REPEAT

ACTION

REC

PROG TIMER

REC ON TIMER

ON TIMER indicator

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

and to move back

and correct.

Press PROG to set ON TIMER.

• “ON TIMER SET” is displayed.

• ON TIMER Indicator lights on the unit.

To Cancel ON-TIMER,

Repeat steps 1 and 2. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear the time in step 3. Now, press PROG to end. “ON TIMER END” brieﬂ y appears on-screen.

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Note

• 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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SLEEP

DISPLAY

ADD/DLT SELECT/SET

:CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

PROG

Sleep Timer

This unit can be set for auto power off.

Press SLEEP repeatedly to set SLEEP TIMER.

• Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer set displays remaining

time.

• Sleep Timer will not be performed during Play Lock mode.

SLEEP TIMER 30

SLEEP TIMER 60

SLEEP TIMER 90

SLEEP TIMER 00

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP TIMER 00” appears to cancel.

TV Operation

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Closed Caption System

Closed Caption is ...

This multi-use system not only allows the hearing 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.

M A I N MENU

T V

LOCK

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

SET

CAPT I ON

I NPUT V I DEO ADJUST TUNER : ON

SELE END

CAPT I ON MODE

CC ON MUTE

SELE END

TEXT C2

UP TV

SELECT

CT :

: ACT I ON

CAPT I ON

CT :

: ACT I ON

OFF

CAP C2

LANGUAGE

: TUNER

SET

CAP C1

1) Press to

select “TV.”

2) Press ACTION to

display SET UP TV

EX I T

screen.

1) Press to select

CAPTION.”

“

2) Press

CAPTION screen.

1) Press to select

CAP C1

CAPTION MODE.

2) Press

to select mode. (See left.)

TEXT C1

to display

repeatedly

Closed Caption Mode Selections

Caption Mode: CAP C1 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 lower half 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.

NOTES :

• The closed caption or text signal may be broadcast over C1, C2, or both. Also, text contents can vary so you may wish to try different settings.

• While recording one station and watching another, Captioning will not be displayed.

2020

Press ACTION three times to

return to the normal screen.

Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program

Record: Record normally.

Playback: Start playback. Do above steps to select desired caption mode.

Closed Caption/ Text signal, if present, is recorded automatically.

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Caption On Mute Feature

Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed.

Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

MUTE

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

ACTION

M A I N MENU

T V

LOCK

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

SET

CAPT I ON

I NPUT V I DEO ADJUST TUNER : ON

SELE END

UP TV

SELECT

CT :

: ACT I ON

CAPT I ON

CAPT I ON MODE

CC ON MUTE

SELE

CT :

END

: ACT I ON

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

LANGUAGE

EX I T

: TUNER

SET

OFF

CAP C1

SET

CAP C1

1) Press to

select “TV.”

2) Press ACTION to

display SET UP TV screen.

1) Press to select

“CAPTION.”

2) Press

to display

CAPTION screen.

1) Press to select

CAPTION MODE.

2) Press

repeatedly to

select “OFF.”

1) Press to select

CC ON MUTE.

2) Press repeatedly to

select desired mode.

• Each press of will change the display as shown left.

• The caption may be broadcast over CAP C1 or C2.

TV Operation

CAP C2

Press ACTION three times to return to the normal screen.

Press MUTE to mute the sound and display

closed captioning.

• To cancel, press MUTE again.

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Timer Recording

POWER

You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away.

Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen.

SET PROGRAM

T I MER PR

ON TIMER

SELECT : END

: PROG

FR I

OGRAMMING

--:--

SET

OPC

--:-- --

DATE START ST

TODA

- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - -

SELECT : END

: PROG

SET

Example

SELECT / Selection Order

Today’s Date

Repeat step 3 to set:

• Start time, Stop time

• Channel (or LINE for outside source)

• Speed (SP, LP, SLP)

WEEKLY

(SAT)

1) Press to select

TIMER PROGRAMMING.

2) Press

screen.

• If a program is already in memory, press select an unused program number.

Press to select

and

or to set the

recording DATE.

• 1~31 = One time

• DAILY = MON~FRI

• WEEKLY SUN~SAT = Same time once a week

WEEKLY

(MON)

WEEKLY

to display

, and to

68 9

DAILY

(SUN)

Check List

Cable or antenna is connected. Power cord is plugged in. The clock is set to correct time. The tape is long enough. The record tab is in place.

INPUT

FF/

REW/

STOP/EJECT

VOL CH

POWER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

PROG TIMER indicator

REC

PLAY/REPEAT

PROG TIMER

ACTION

REC ON TIMER

2222

P DT START

day 9 : 00 p 12 : 00a 08 SP

2 -- -- : --

3 -- -- : -4 -- -- : --

CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT : END

: PROG

STOP CH

-- : -- --

SET

Press PROG to

SPD

end the program.

To Enter More Programs, press

and

to select

to set a blank program number, and then repeat step 3.

Press PROG twice 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 on the unit.

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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.

ADD/DLT

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

PROG STOP

Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents :

Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 22.

(Recording is not in progress)

Press to select the

desired program.

SP SP LP

1) Press to display.

2) Press

press

program contents.

3) Press PROG.

Press ADD/DLT.

SP SP LP

to select and

or to set new

P DT START

1 day

2 3 4

STOP CH

9 : 00p 12 : 00a 08

8 10 : 00a 12 : 00p 10 8 : 00p 9 : 00p 10 SU

9 : 00p 10 : 00p

CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT : END

: PROG

125

SET

To Replace program...

DATE

TART

8 SAT 9:00

TODA

----------------------------------------------

CT :

SELE END

: PROG

TOP

P 12: 00A

SET

To Clear program...

P DT START

1 -- -- : --

2 3 4

STOP CH

-- : -- --

8 10 : 00p 12 : 00a 10 8 : 00p 9 : 00p 10 SU

9 : 00p 10 : 00p

CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT : END

: PROG

125

SET

Timer Operation

Press PROG twice to exit this mode.

Notes

• 2 minutes before Timer recording is performed, “PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC” appears and/or the PROG TIMER Indicator ﬂ ashes. 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 12), 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 all items have been set, check all entries and make necessary corrections.

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Tape Operation

POWER

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 are 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 screen, and then press number keys to select the recording number.

• To calculate number, see below.

Press FF or REW to start search.

Play begins at search end. To search forward or back 1 index,

press FF or REW

while screen left is displayed (10 sec.).

To cancel, press PLAY.

NUMBER Keys

REW

ENTER I NDEX NUMBER : 1

US I

FOR REVERSE SEARCH

I T :

FOR REVERSE SEARCH

I NDEX SEARCH

NG 1- 9

KEYS

ARD SEARCH : FF

I NDEX SEARCH

ARD SEARCH : FF

REW

To calculate the Index Number

■

Example 1:

To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.

Example 2:

To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.

17534 6

NOTE: indicates start points of each recording.

Note

• 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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VOL CH

POWER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

REW/

STOP/EJECT

ACTION

REW

INPUT

FF/

REC

PLAY/REPEAT

PROG TIMER

REC ON TIMER

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TAPE POSITION

Auto Operation Functions

Auto Shut Off

■

No broadcast signal in TV (Only when

Weak Signal Display is set to OFF), blank tape is Played for 5 minutes

Power turns off

➞

• This feature is canceled if any button is pressed during above mode.

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

■

Tape with no record tab reaches its end

Rewind ➞ Stop ➞ Eject

(Repeat Play is “OFF”)

Tape Position Display

To ﬁ nd out present tape position.

Tape position is displayed for VHS-C Cassettes type, tapes under 30 minutes, and some other tapes, but the position is not correct.

Press TAPE POSITION to detect current tape

position.

DETECT I NG TAPE POS I T I ON

• “DETECTING TAPE POSITION” only appears the ﬁ rst time a cassette is inserted and it takes several seconds for correct indication to appear.

• The present tape position indication is displayed.

Advanced Operation

BEG I N END

Press TAPE POSITION (or wait 5 seconds) to return to the normal screen.

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Tape Operation (continued)

Zero Search

To quickly return to a speciﬁ c tape counter location.

Press COUNTER RESET during playback to display the Counter.

Press COUNTER RESET at the

Continue playback, rewind, or fast forward.

Press STOP.

0 : 00 : 00

desired position to reset to “0:00:00.”

Press CM/ZERO in

stop mode to start

1 : 23 : 45

ZERO SEARCH.

Commercial Skip

By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback mode you can skip over 1 to 3 minutes of recorded tape in just a few seconds.

Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in Play mode.

• No indication appears.

DISPLAY

• Unit goes into FF or REW mode and stops at the last point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.

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REW STOP

COUNTER RESET

PLAY FF

CM/ZERO

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Repeat Play

POWER

Set to see a recording over and over.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

REW/

STOP/EJECT

VOL CH

POWER

PLAY/REPEAT

ACTION

PLAY/REPEAT

PLAY REPEAT ON

In PLAY mode,

press PLAY/REPEAT

on the unit to turn “ON.”

INPUT

FF/

REC

PROG TIMER

REC ON TIMER

PLAY REPEAT OFF

Repeat above to turn “OFF.”

Note

• Playback repeats when tape end is reached or unrecorded portion over 30 seconds is detected.

Play Lock mode

The unit may be locked in Repeat Play mode so that all other function keys are inoperative.

PLAY LOCK REPEAT ON

To turn “ON,” hold down PLAY

on the remote or unit for 7 seconds.

To turn “OFF.”

Repeat above operation in Play Lock mode.

Advanced Operation

When the Play Lock mode is selected,

• Auto Repeat function is activated automatically.

• On Timer and Sleep Timer become nonfunctional.

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Special VCR Features

POWER

Weak Signal Display ON/OFF (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) Press to

select “CH.”

2) Press ACTION to

LANGUAGE

EX I T

display SET UP CHANNEL screen.

1) Press to select

WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY .

2) Press

to set “ON” or

M A I N MENU

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

SET UP CHA

ANT

ENNA

: CABLE

UTO SE

EAK S I GNAL D I

LOCK

CLOC

NNE

SPLAY : OFF

“OFF.”

SELECT :

SET

END

: ACT I ON

Notes

• “ON” = Picture is displayed regardless of signal condition,

“OFF” = Screen turns solid blue when signal is absent or

• If unit is connected to equipment which has blue back feature, selecting “ON” will have no effect on the other equipment.

and may not always be clearly visible.

weak.

Press ACTION twice to return to the normal screen.

VCR Lock

All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Useful for families with small children.

In stop mode, hold

VCR L

OCK ACT I VATED

VCR L

OCK OFF

• VCR Lock is canceled automatically after about 24 hours if clock is set.

down REC on the unit without a cassette inserted for 7 seconds to turn “ON.” Please ignore NO CASSETTE warning.

Repeat above with or without cassette to turn “OFF.”

SELECT/SET

:CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

ACTION

POWER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

REC

PLAY/REPEAT

PROG TIMER

ACTION

REC ON TIMER

INPUT

FF/

REW/

STOP/EJECT

VOL CH

REC

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V-Chip Control Feature

Process of V-Chip Control Feature

Enter Code

Setup

Blocking

Enter Secret Code

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

Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

M A I N MENU

T V

LOCK

CLOC

LOCK

----

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

To Make Corrections

Press the cursor. Press number keys to make the correction.

ENTER 4-D I G I T

ENTER : 0 END

: ACT I ON

repeatedly to move

1) Press to select

“LOCK.”

2) Press ACTION to

LANGUAGE

EX I T

display screen.

1) Press NUMBER keys

CODE

to enter your secret code.

2) Enter same code again

for conﬁ rmation.

• Step 2) not necessary when changing rating or secret code.

• Take care that you are not observed entering the secret code.

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.

NUMBER Keys

ADD/DLT

SELECT/SET

:CH UP :CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

ACTION

Press to display US Ratings menu (see page 30). Or

Press ACTION

twice to exit.

CONF I RM 4-D I G I T CODE

CHANGE CONT END

LOCK

****

RECOGN I ZED

****

CODE : ADD / DLT

NUE :

: ACT I ON

Changing your secret code

• You will need your current code. Do steps 1 ~ 3. In step 4, press ADD/DLT to clear current code. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter new code.

Notes

• DO NOT forget your secret code.

• Once ratings are set, restricted tapes or programs cannot be accessed unless the secret code is entered.

Advanced Operation

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V-Chip Control Feature (continued)

If LOCK menu is not displayed, do “Enter Secret Code” steps on page 29.

Setup US MOVIES Ratings

“ON” ➞V-Chip Control is activated.

■

“OFF” ➞V-Chip Control is deactivated.

■

Note

• “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts.

V I EW NR

NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS

Some movies, such as old movies or foreign movies usually have no ratings.

V I EW NR

Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu

and continue with US TV PROGRAMS

Ratings Setup (this page). Or, press ACTION three times to exit.

LOCK

PROGRAMS

G PG

PG R

NC X

PROGRAMS

: O

NGS

SET

LOCK

: O

NGS

SET

? :

UNLOCKED

SET

? :

UNLOCKED

SET

: O

US MOVIES

CHANGE SETT I

US TV PROGRAMS

CHANGE SETT I

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

US MOVIES

CHANGE SETT I

US TV PROGRAMS : OFF

CHANGE SETT I

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

CONTA I NS NO RAT I NG

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

PG PG R NC

GENERAL AUD I ENCE

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

1) Press to

select US MOVIES.

2) Press

“ON” or “OFF.”

1) Press to

select

CHANGE SETTINGS.

2) Press

display screen.

1) Press to

YES

select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?.

2) Press

“YES” or “NO.”

Press to select

YES

and

to set ratings to be blocked. (See ratings chart next page.)

to set

Process of V-Chip Control Feature

Enter Code

Setup

Blocking

Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings

LOCK

US MOVIES : O

CHANGE SETT I

US TV PROGRAMS

CHANGE SETT I

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

“ON” ➞V-Chip Control is activated.

■

“OFF” ➞V-Chip Control is deactivated.

■

NGS

SET

Note

• “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts.

V I EW NR

LOCK

US MOVIES : O

CHANGE SETT I

US TV PROGRAMS : OFF

CHANGE SETT I

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

TV-Y TV-Y7

TV TV-PG TV-1 4

CONTA I NS NO RAT I NG

SELE

CT :

END

: ACT I ON

PROGRAMS

UNLOCKED

S L D

S L

NGS

SET

? :

SET

NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS

Some TV shows, such as news, sports, weather, bulletins, emergency information usually have no ratings.

V I EW NR

PROGRAMS

? :

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-PG

TV-1 4

FOR

SELECT : END

: ACT I ON

UNLOCKED

S L D

S L

ALL

CH I

LDREN

SET

Note

• You may select from standard TV ratings (chart

1), or customize to a speciﬁ c content rating (chart 2).

1) Press to

select US TV

2) Press

PROGRAMS.

“ON” or “OFF.”

: O

1) Press to

CHANGE

select

SETTINGS.

2) Press

1) Press

YES

display screen.

to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?.

2) Press

YES

“YES” or “NO.”

Press to select and ratings to be blocked. (See ratings charts

next page.)

• Ratings highlighted in Green will be blocked. Ratings in white letters will not be blocked.

to set

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Press ACTION three times to exit this

mode.

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Process of V-Chip Control Feature

Enter Code

Setup

Blocking

Blocking Message

• If a program or movie

CH08

exceeds the ratings you have set, a message

PROGRAM

RAT I NG

EXCEEDED

I NG : PG-1

RAT ACCESS CODE

ENTER :

0-9

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 failure occurs.

[Deactivate V-Chip Control]

Enter your secret code (steps 1-4 page 29). Then, set US MOVIES and/or US TV PROGRAMS to “OFF” using page 30 is retained and will be in effect when V-Chip Control is activated again.)

and keys. (Ratings set on

will appear on a black background and sound is

----

muted.

DISPLAY

SELECT/SET

:CH UP

:CH DOWN :VOL UP :VOL DOWN

ACTION

US MOVIES RATINGS

GENERAL AUDIENCE:

All ages admitted.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE:

Some material may not be suitable for children.

PG-13

PARENTS CAUTIONED:

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

RESTRICTED:

Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult.

NC-17

OVER AGE 17 ONLY:

No one 17 and under admitted.

ADULTS ONLY:

US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 1

TV-Y

FOR ALL CHILDREN:

Content speciﬁ cally geared to young

TV-Y7

TV-PG

TV-MA

viewers ages 2-6.

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, or sexual dialogue or situations.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE:

May contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.

TV-14

PARENTS CAUTIONED:

May contain sophisticated themes, sexual situations, strong language, and more intense violence.

MATURE AUDIENCE:

May contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and sexual situations.

Advanced Operation

US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 2

Fantasy Violence

Violence

Sexual Situations

Adult Language

Sexually Suggestive Dialogue

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On-Screen Display (OSD)

VCR Status & Clock Display

Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay.

Function Status Current Time

REC

Rec Time Remaining (OTR mode only, see page 12.)

1 2 : 0 0P

0 : 25

NO V-CHIP DATA

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 set to “OFF” (see page 28), the screen will turn solid blue.

Channel

CH08

-0 : 1 2 : 3 4 SP

Tape Speed

Counter

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.

CH 08

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Warning and Instruction Displays

These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions.

OSD CAUTION Page

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY

CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB

TO CANCEL TIMER REC HOLD DOWN STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 SEC

NO CASSETTE

PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIM ER REC

VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END: PLAY

VCR LOCK ACTIVATED

If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording, or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not set...

If you press REC, and a cassette is inserted with 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...

8 - 11

3, 12

22 - 23

For Your Information

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Before Requesting Service

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

Power CORRECTION

No power…

Monitor CORRECTION

No picture or sound...

Poor picture with normal sound...

Poor sound with normal picture... • Adjust VOLUME control. (P.14) Poor TV reception... • Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.15) No color or poor color... • Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.15) Ghost (multiple) images... • Install a directional antenna. TV programs cannot be

watched... Channel cannot be selected... • Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.

VCR CORRECTION

TV program cannot be recorded...

Timer recording cannot be performed…

No playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks...

VCR cannot be controlled...

Remote Control CORRECTION

Unit cannot be controlled...

ACTION and PROG buttons cannot be selected...

Miscellaneous CORRECTION

Video cassette cannot be inserted...

Video 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... •

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Set POWER button to ON.

• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.8)

• 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.15)

• Make sure the selected channel is in unit’s memory. (P.11-12)

• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.8)

• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)

• Check that clock 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 Start/Stop 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.4)

• Try Head Cleaning. (P.4)

• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.28)

• Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.

• Aim remote at remote sensor on unit so that signal is unobstructed. (P.7)

• Inspect the remote batteries. (P.3)

• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.28)

• Exposing unit remote sensor to direct ﬂ uorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference.

• Check remote batteries.

• Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.

• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.

• Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after turning POWER off, then back on.

• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)

• To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.

Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.

28)

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Index

Accessories ....................................................... 3

Audio Mute ......................................................16

Auto Operation Functions................................ 25

Before Requesting Service.............................. 34

Blocking Message ...........................................31

Blue Screen Display ........................................ 32

Caption On Mute Feature................................21

Channel & Function Display ............................ 32

Channel (SET UP CHANNEL)......................... 12

Clock (SET CLOCK)........................................ 12

Closed Caption Mode Feature......................... 20

Commercial Skip .............................................26

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

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)............................ 15

DST (Daylight Saving Time)..............................4

Eject Tape .......................................................14

Enter Secret Code...........................................29

Fast Forward ...................................................14

Features for a Quality Picture............................ 4

Forward Search...............................................14

Frame by Frame Advance...............................14

Front Panel Indicators .......................................7

Head Cleaning................................................... 4

Important Safeguards and Precautions.............2

Index Search ...................................................24

Language......................................................... 12

Loading the Batteries......................................... 3

Location of Controls....................................... 6–7

NIGHT Mode ...................................................16

ON-TIMER with Alarm.....................................18

One Touch Recording .....................................14

Phones ............................................................16

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

Playback..........................................................14

Play Lock mode...............................................27

Rapid Tune......................................................16

Record.............................................................14

Record/Playback Speed Settings......................4

Remote Control Buttons .................................... 6

Repeat Play.....................................................27

Reset all unit Memory Functions ..................... 11

Reverse Search............................................... 14

Rewind............................................................. 14

Selecting Input Mode....................................... 15

Set the Clock (Initial Power On) ........................9

Sleep Timer ..................................................... 19

Slow Motion.....................................................14

Special VCR Features.....................................28

Speciﬁ cations ....................................................4

Still (Freeze) Picture........................................14

Stop ................................................................. 14

Tape Erasure Prevention................................... 3

Tape Position Display...................................... 25

Timer Program Review, Replace, Clear..........23

Timer Recording..............................................22

Timer Recording Cancellation ......................... 23

Time Zone Adjust ............................................13

Tuner ON/OFF................................................... 9

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

TV Timer Features..................................... 18–19

Unit, Front View.................................................7

Unit, Rear View.................................................. 7

Using the 100 key............................................ 16

US MOVIES RATINGS.................................... 31

US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS.......................31

V-Chip Control Feature.............................. 29–31

VCR Lock ........................................................28

VCR Status & Clock Display............................ 32

Warning and Instruction Displays....................33

Weak Signal Display ON/OFF.........................28

Zero Search..................................................... 26

For Your Information

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Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

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Panasonic AG-520F, AG-513F User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Safeguards and Pre cau tions

Unit Information

Table of Contents

Location of Controls

Connections

Initial Setup

Playback a Tape

Record On a Tape

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

TV Operation

Picture Adjustment

TV Timer Features

Closed Caption System

Timer Recording

Tape Operation

Special VCR Features

V-Chip Control Feature

On-Screen Display (OSD)

Warning and Instruction Displays

Before Requesting Service

Index