User manual PANASONIC AG-2580

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Video Cassette Recorder AG- P Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Printed in Malaysia 0702MNVfPJfPJ ff VQT0A14 LPT0712-001A CONTENTS Buttons, Connectors and Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connections and Plug&Play Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Language Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tuner Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120Vd, 60Hz only. To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other power source. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 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. Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's 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. Changing VCR Plus+® Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 VCR Plus+® Timer Programing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Express Timer Programing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 24HR Quick Programing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Timer warning display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Checking tape position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Changing display information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Function settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Satellite Auto Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Multi-Brand Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Changing Remote Control Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CAUTION: Changes or modifications not approved by PANASONIC could void user's authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-2580P Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR, Remote or video cassette. [. . . ] On the VCR 2nd next A Press CH + and ­ simultaneously during playback to activate manual tracking. Locating beginning of timer recordings -- Instant Review Press REVIEW on the Remote after ensuring that the VCR is in the timer recording standby mode. The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating the beginning of the last timer-recorded program, then begins playback automatically. You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the current position on the tape. If, for example, you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one, press REVIEW three times. The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR is turned on. B Press CH + or ­ to eliminate the noises. Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment. Press CH + and ­ simultaneously again to reactivate automatic tracking. Selecting monitor sound -- Audio Monitor While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded, press A. Each time you press the button, sound changes. HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back. HI-FI R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back. NORM: Sound on the normal track is played back. NORM HI-FI: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back. Skipping unwanted portions -- Skip Search Press SKIP SEARCH on the Remote once to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed playback (up to 2 minutes). When the specified portion of the tape is skipped, normal playback resumes automatically. To return to normal playback during Skip Search, press PLAY (4). NOTE: The above indication appears when "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" ( pg. 13), though the monitor sound changes in sequence. Automatic operations after rewinding -- Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory "tells" the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete. --9-- Recording It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Timer Recording Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus+ timer programing, Express timer programing or 24HR Quick Programming method as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer. If all the 8 programs have already been set, "PROGRAM FULL" or "Full" appears on the TV screen or the display panel. After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off automatically. You can program the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded. Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer programs. [. . . ] For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number. To change the cable box's (or DBS receiver's) channels, press TV CH+/­ or the Number keys. (The CH+/­ button can be used to change the VCR's channels only. ) B Check remote control code for VCR Press and hold 4 on the VCR for more than 5 seconds while the VCR is turned off. The code currently set appears on the display panel. C Change code for VCR Press any key on the Remote. [. . . ]