User manual PANASONIC AG-A96P

[. . . ] Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Do not use this appliance near water ­ for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. [. . . ] 2. Press the POWER button on the unit or the remote controller. · The unit will enter the POWER OFF mode and the POWER indicator will light up red. If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, please unplug the AC adapter. · To disconnect the AC adapter, please unplug the mains cable from the socket first. E-27 PREPARATION ­ Selecting the NTSC/PAL signal system ­ This unit supports both the NTSC and PAL signal system. Before inputting analog signals (composite or YC separate video signals), please select the signal system. POWER button POWER NTSC indicator PAL indicator OCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. NTSC/PAL switch A. DUB DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. REC PLAY VIDEO I N AG-A96P 1/3 9PIN REMOTE REW STOP AUDIO MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE CH 2/4 DC AUX NTSC PAL 12V O U T 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO /4 LINE S -VIDEO Steps 1. 3. Set the unit to the POWER OFF mode. Please select the signal system with the NTSC/PAL switch on the rear panel. Press the POWER button to engage the POWER ON mode. Either the NTSC or PAL indicator on the front will then light up, according to the NTSC/PAL switch setting. Memo · In the playback mode, the signal system of the tape is automatically identified, regardless of the NTSC/PAL switch setting. · During DV signal input, the signal system of the input signal is automatically identified, regardless of the NTSC/PAL switch setting. · This unit is equipped with a function to automatically detect the signal system of the cassette being played back or the signal being received at the DV input connector. However, this function may not operate correctly in some instances. To ensure the correct system selection, it is recommended that you match the rear panel's NTSC/ PAL switch to the signal system of the input signal or playback tape. Setting can be performed while viewing the monitor screen connected to the VIDEO LINE OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal. · The date and time can be set up using either the remote controller or the unit. Press the POWER button on the unit or the remote controller to turn on the power and enter the STOP mode. CLOCK ADJUST menu ­ ­ ­ C L OC K A D J U S T ­ ­ ­ DATE ( M /D / Y ) 10 / 10 / 02 T I ME 00 : 00 P AGE B ACK * When setting it using the main unit, eject the loaded cassette, if any. 1. Displaying the top MENU. Remote controller Press the MENU button. Main unit Press the EJECT and STOP buttons simultaneously while no cassette is loaded. 2. Displaying the CLOCK ADJUST menu. Remote controller Main unit 1 Press the or button and bring the cursor to the CLOCK ADJUST item. 2 Press the SET or button. 1 Press the PLAY or STOP button and bring the cursor to the CLOCK ADJUST item. 2 Press the PAUSE or FF button. E-30 button PLAY button EJECT DISPLAY VCR POWER MENU button SET button REC PLAY DVCAM NTSC 1/3 PAL REC INH. EJECT button MENU PAUSE BARS STILL MODE BLANK /I AUDIO MUTING MENU SEARCH+ PAUSE button REW SET FF STOP OUT SEL. CH 2/4 button SET SEARCH­ OUT LEV. button AUDIO FF button STOP button button REW button 3. Date (M/D/Y) ­ ­ ­ C L OC K A D J U S T ­ ­ ­ DATE ( M / D / Y ) 10 / 10 / 02 T I ME 00 : 00 P AGE B ACK Set the date or time on the CLOCK ADJUST menu. Remote controller Main unit 1 Press the Time ­ ­ ­ C L OC K A D J U S T ­ ­ ­ DATE ( M / D / Y ) 10 / 10 / 02 T I ME 12 : 00 P AGE B ACK or button and bring the cursor to the date or time setting. or button 2 Press the and select the data segment to set up. · The selected data segment blinks. After completing the necessary settings, press the SET button. 1 Press the PLAY or STOP button and bring the cursor to the DATE or TIME setting. 2 Press the FF or REW button and select the data segment to be set up. 3 Press the PLAY or STOP button to set the value. [. . . ] Power consumption : 1. 0A to 0. 5A Output : DC 12V } 3. 5A Accessories Wireless remote controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mains Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery(AA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]