Panasonic AG-5210 User Manual

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Inspection.........................................................................2

Features...........................................................................3

System Configurations ....................................................3

Controls ...........................................................................4

Connections with TV Monitor...........................................6

Recording.........................................................................7

Playback...........................................................................8

Vertical Lock Adjustment Counter

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Inspection

Optional Accessory

Remote Controller AG-A11

WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS, FILMS, VIDEO TAPES AND OTHER MATERIALS MAY INFRINGE ON THE RIGHTS OF COPYRIGHT OWNERS AND BE CONTRARY TO COPYRIGHT LAWS.

AUTO OFF Output ........................................................11

CTL Output Dubbing

Serial Remote Control....................................................12

Remote Controller .........................................................13

Troubleshooting .............................................................13

Cautions for Use

Specifications ................................................................15

If the feet of this unit protrude and prevent the unit from being housed in the rack, remove them.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOtI open

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference, use the recommended ac cessories only.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu lated “dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and main tenance (servicing) instructions in the litera ture accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

FCC Note: This device complies with Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. FCC’s limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference when operated in a residential environment. If this device does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, use this device in another location and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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3 is the safety information.

Features

Recording and playback up to 2 or 6 hours

Using a 1/2" inch VHS cassette tape, you can record and

playback in both the SP (2-hour) and SLP (6-hour) mode.

• LP (4-hour) mode is available in playback mode only.

Hi-Fi Audio Compact and light weight Search playback

Locating any desired scene or position on the tape is made easy and fast by watching the tape being played back at about 9 times (SP or LP mode) or 11 times (SLP mode) normal speed in fonward or reverse direction.

• Noise bars will be appeared in a fixed position to assure a highly viewable playback picture (in the LP mode, more noise may be noticeable, but this is normal).

Clear picture in still and slow-motion modes Auto power ON

Power is turned ON automatically when the cassette tape is inserted in the VTR or the power cord is connected to

the AC outlet.

Automatic tracking function

Tracking can be automatically adjusted by pressing the Tracking “+” and Buttons simultaneously.

Built-in VIDEO AGC (Automatic Gain Control) Circuit

The video level can be adjusted at optimum level, and can be recorded at minimal distortion even with sudden and excessively high input levels.

Cassette tape insertion/ejection in power OFF mode

Cassette tape insertion and ejection can be performed even when the power has been turned OFF.

Serial remote operation Remote operation

Using an optional remote controller AG-A11, you can operate the unit about 5 meters away from the unit.

Optional function

The following optional recording function can also be adopted.

For details with the function, refer to your qualified service

personnel.

• 4-hour recording (normal audio only)

System Configurations

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Controls

Front

No. Name

Power Switch —

Mode Lock Switch

Audio Out Select Button

4 Cassette Holder

Reset Button

Eject Button

Remote Control Jack (Mini-Jack)

Tracking ^ttons

10 12

Page No.

9 Counter/Audio level Meters

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8~10

12 Memory Button 10

Name Page

Hi-Fi Audio CH1(L)/CH2(R) Level Controls

Tape Speed Button

Operation Buttons REW, PLAY, FF, REC, PAUSE/STILL, SLOW, STOP

7, 8, 10

7~11

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Rear

18 20

No.

Audio CH1(L)/CH2(R) IN Connectors

(PHONO)

Video IN/OUT Connectors (BNC)

V-Lock (2h*4h/6h) Controls

Audio CH1{L)/CH2{R) OUT Connectors

(PHONO)

AGC S\«itch*

*When this switch is set to ON, the recording

level is adjusted automatically.

Name

Page No. Name Page

6, 7,

Hi-Fi REC Switch

11. 12

6. 7, 11,

6. 8, 11

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20 AUTO OFF OUT Connector (PHONO) 11

CTL OUT Connector (PHONO) 11

Serial Remote IN/OUT Connectors

23 Power Cord —

7, 11

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