User manual PANASONIC AG-2570

[. . . ] Operating Instructions / AG- POWER /I EJECT REW PULL-OPEN FF SEARCH TIMER REC STOP PLAY POCTURE MODE REC/OTR PAUSE/STILL Video Cassette Recorder Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. VQT9139 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder. We strongly suggest that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the VCR, and that you note the listed precautions. ACCESSORIES 1 1 1 2 pc. "AA" size Batteries Press [POWER Í/I (VCR Í)] to switch the VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the main AC power. [. . . ] ­ Press [STOP] to release the VCR from the Repeat Playback mode. To Playback in the Desired Picture Quality (Picture Mode) This function reproduces optimum playback picture from various kind of recorded tapes and contents. TV VOLUME Press [PICTURE MODE] and select the corresponding Picture Mode as follows. Mode STANDARD DYNAMIC SOFT CARTOON Characteristic Normal Example for Purpose TV program recorded Í AV r s W X W VCR Í INPUT SELECT VCR/TV AUDIO OSD/DISPLAY RESET PICTURE MODE MENU X INDEX : 9 REC ¥ 3 NAVI 1 2 6 OK 5 1 Clear & Vivid Scenery, Sports Mild Delicate Rental soft tape Cartoon ;/D PROG/CHECK CANCEL 1 2 4 SEARCH SPEED 3 TIMER Á 4 W X r DATE r ON r OFF s s s 24 Manual Recording POWER EJECT REW FF STOP SEARCH TIMER REC PLAY PICTURE MODE REC/OTR PAUSE/STILL 1 4 35 Operations 1 Insert a video cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention tab. ­ If it has already been inserted, press [POWER Í/I (VCR Í)] to turn the VCR on. TV Í AV VOLUME r s W X W VCR Í INPUT SELECT VCR/TV AUDIO OSD/DISPLAY RESET PICTURE MODE MENU X INDEX : 9 REC ¥ 3 NAVI 2 3 4 5 2 Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode. VCR 1 2 6 OK 5 1 ;/D PROG/CHECK CANCEL 1 2 4 SEARCH SPEED 3 TIMER Á 4 W X r DATE r ON r OFF 3 Press the I and J buttons to select the TV station. ­ If you press and hold down these buttons, the number of program position changes fast. 4 Press [REC (REC/OTR)] to start recording. 5 Press [STOP] to stop recording. REC s s s 25 Basic Operations To Select the Desired Tape Speed Press [SPEED] before recording. SP To Interrupt Recording Press [PAUSE/SLOW (PAUSE/STILL)] during recording. Press it again to continue recording. REC TV Í AV VOLUME r s W X W VCR Í INPUT SELECT VCR/TV AUDIO OSD/DISPLAY RESET PICTURE MODE MENU X INDEX : 9 REC ¥ 3 NAVI To View One TV Program while Recording Another One 1 Refer to steps 1­4 of the manual recording operation. 3 Select the TV program on your TV that you wish to view now. 1 2 6 OK 5 1 ;/D PROG/CHECK CANCEL 1 2 4 SEARCH SPEED 3 TIMER Á 4 W X r DATE r ON r OFF s s s To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time 1 Select [TAPE SELECT] from the on screen display and select the corresponding video cassette tape length. See page 19. OPTION 1/2 OSD ON OFF TAPE SELECT T120 T160 T180 BLUE BACK ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ON OFF DELETE NAVIDATA NO YES JET SEARCH x27 x35 SELECT END : s/r: :MENU T120: For T30, -60, -90 and -120 tapes. T180: For T180 tape. REMAIN 2 Press [OSD/DISPLAY]. The display changes as follows each time [OSD/DISPLAY] is pressed. Clock>Counter> Remaining Tape Time>Clock ­ The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly depending on the tape used. Notes: ­ When a video cassette with a broken off erasure prevention tab is inserted, the 1 indication will flash to indicate that recording is not possible even if [REC (REC/OTR)] is pressed. ­ The recording pause mode will be automatically released after 5 minutes, and the VCR will return to the stop mode. 26 REW FF STOP TIMER REC PLAY REC/OTR PAUSE/STILL 2 One-Touch Recording (OTR) Whenever you are in a hurry to start a timer recording with automatic stop in your absence, simply set the recording duration by pressing [REC/OTR] repeatedly. The duration indicated on the VCR display changes by pressing [REC/OTR] as follows: Counter display (normal recording mode) >30 (min. )>60 (min. )>120 (min. )> 180 (min. )>240 (min. )> Counter display (normal recording mode) Preparation ­ Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. Operations 1 Ready the video source which is to be recorded, and start recording. 2 Press [REC/OTR] on the VCR main unit repeatedly to select the desired recording duration. ­ The VCR will automatically switch off when OTR is completed. To turn the VCR on again, press [POWER Í/I (VCR Í)]. Notes: ­ The OTR function works during normal recording. ­ When the tape reaches its end during OTR, the VCR will turn itself off. ­ To stop OTR at any time, press [STOP] or [POWER Í/I (VCR Í)]. 27 Basic Operations Timer Recording 4-Key Programming Up to 16 timer programs, including weekly and daily programs, can be recorded up to one month in advance by setting the timer. Preparations ­ Insert a video cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention tab. [. . . ] This VCR does not incorporate a dew sensor. 39 Helpful Hints Dirt on the video heads If the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be recorded or played back clearly. (See the following conditions. ) Small amount of dirt Large amount of dirt CVC (Crystal View Control) Indicator The crystal view control function ensures that you always obtain the optimum picture quality so that you get the best picture automatically. While the VCR is turned on, the CVC indication is always displayed to show that the Crystal View Control is activated. Normal picture Longrun Head System This longrun head system enables approximately 8, 000 hours of recording/ playback with high quality images. Newly developed head cylinder with narrower head windows and tapered cylinder design effectively protects heads from dust and prevents head clogging. [. . . ]