User manual PANASONIC AG-2550

[. . . ] . . . in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. . . . in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. . . . on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration. DO NOT block the VCR's ventilation openings. [. . . ] C Repeat A and B to skip other channels. Press MENU to return to normal screen. --8-- ­ Playback ­ For Automatic Playback Start Press REW (3), then press PLAY (4) within 2 seconds. For Automatic Power Off Press REW (3), then press POWER within 2 seconds. For Automatic Timer Standby Press REW (3), then press TIMER within 2 seconds. Reverse Reverse search 3 steps Reverse play Reverse slow motion 2 steps Slow motion 2 steps Normal play Forward Forward search 4 steps NOTE: It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette's record safety tab is removed. When the tape is not running Rewind/fast-forward at high speed Press REW (3) or FF (5). You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off. OR Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Playing back tape repeatedly (100 times) -- Repeat Play During playback, press and hold PLAY (4) for more than 5 seconds. The play indicator ($) on the display panel starts blinking slowly. To cancel playback, press STOP (8) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT (0) on the VCR. Locating beginning of recordings -- Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording on this VCR. A While the tape is not running, press SHUTTLE PLUS 2 or B To access a recording of 2 to 9 index 6 on the Remote to start search. codes away, press 2 or 6 repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen (only if "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" ( pg. Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located. Beginning of the current program recorded Previous program recorded Current position on the tape Next program recorded Playback Features Adjusting tracking condition -- Tracking Adjustment Automatic tracking adjustment Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback. Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, follow the procedures below. On the Remote INDEX 1 Beginning of the 2nd next program recorded A Press SP/EP during playback to activate manual tracking. 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. However, the clock time, channel settings, and other menu settings are lost. As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, this VCR starts the Plug&Play setting automatically to restore the clock time and channel setting. If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly, each timer program you have made will start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed. Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape. NOTES: Record safety tab Basic Recording A Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically. B Select recording channel Press CH+/­ or the Number keys on the Remote [CH+/­ on the VCR]. Or push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right. If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection, press TV/VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the display panel, to view the program to be recorded. Changing VCR Plus+® Setting The VCR Plus+ programing system assigns a VCR Plus+ guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels. [. . . ] When using two PANASONIC VCRs, set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can operate these VCRs separately. Cable Box or DBS Receiver Brand Setting A Turn on cable box or DBS receiver Turn on the cable box or DBS receiver using the Power button on the unit or its Remote. B Enter brand code A Press and hold CABLE/DBS. C Press the Number keys to enter your cable box's (or DBS receiver's) brand code. D Press OK, and release CABLE/DBS. A Set remote control code for Remote A Press and hold A/B. The Remote now can transmit B code control signals. C Operate cable box or DBS receiver While holding down CABLE/DBS, press one of the following buttons: POWER, TV CH+/­, and the Number keys. [. . . ]