User manual PANASONIC AG-1350

Operating Instructions / Model No. AG- POWER TIMER REC SEARCH JET REW EJECT STOP PLAY PICTURE MODE REW REC/OTR FF Video Cassette Recorder Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. VQT9634 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 pc. Infrared Remote Controller 1 pc. Coaxial Cable 1 pc. AC Power Cord 2 pcs. "R6" 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. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: AG-1350P 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 the 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 inteference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause or receive interference, which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Plug in Auto Tuning Setting image illustration Antenna TV On Screen display 1 Connect the Antenna cable. 2 Connect the AC power cord. 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING END : MENU Plug in Auto Tuning is completed. 3 Press POWER Í/I button. All broadcasting stations that can be received in the area are automatically tuned and stored in memory. Do not turn off the VCR halfway. (See pages 10­13.) 2 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT. Contents Before Use Controls and Connection Sockets ............ 04 Infra-red Remote Controller ....................... 06 Installing the Batteries ............................... 7 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT PLACE THIS APPARATUS INTO AN AUDIO RACK, BOOK SHELF OR SIMILAR LOCATION BECAUSE OF HEAT FROM THIS APPARATUS. Setting Up Connections ................................................. Tuning the TV to your VCR ........................ Plug in Auto Tuning ................................. Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR .......... Setting the Clock of your VCR ................... Settings Using the On Screen Display ...... To Select the Desired Language ............ 08 10 10 12 14 15 18 Basic Operations Playback ....................................................... Jet Search ............................................... Other Playback Functions ....................... Manual Recording ....................................... One-Touch Recording (OTR) .................. Direct Recording ...................................... 19 20 20 22 24 24 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Advanced Operations Timer Recording .......................................... 4-Key Programming ................................ Search Functions ........................................ Jet Navigator ........................................... Time Stamp Function .............................. VHS Index Search System ..................... Intro-Jet Scan .......................................... Editing ........................................................... Assembly Editing ..................................... Other Functions ........................................... Other Automatic Functions ..................... 25 25 28 28 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltages within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. 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. Helpful Hints Before Requesting Service ......................... 34 Usage Precautions ...................................... 36 Specifications .............................................. 38 3 Controls and Connection Sockets This section describes in detail the function of each button, switch and connection socket. 12 34 5 6 7 8 POWER Í/ I TIMER REC Á SEARCH JET REW EJECT STOP PLAY CVC PICTURE MODE REC/OTR 6/6 REW 5/ 5 FF 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 25 19 20 21 AC IN VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT IN (AV1) OUT RF 22 23 24 To Power Outlet 4 FRONT 01 POWER Í/I (VCR Í) (` 10) 02 TIMER REC Á (TIMER Á) (` 25) 3 SEARCH (` 31) 4 JET REW 6 (` 20) 05 Cassette Compartment (` 19) 6 EJECT < (` 11) 87 STOP (` 19, 22) 08 PLAY 1 (` 19) 09 VIDEO IN (AV2) (` 32) 10 AUDIO IN (AV2) (` 32) REAR 19 VIDEO IN (AV1) (` 32) 20 VIDEO OUT (` 8) 21 RF IN (` 8) 22 AUDIO IN (AV1) (` 8, 32) 23 AUDIO OUT (` 8) 24 RF OUT (` 8) 25 AC Input Socket (` 8) TV VOLUME 11 PICTURE MODE (` 16, 21) 12 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver Window 13 Display 14 CVC Indicator (` 37) 15 I J (` 11, 33) 16 ¥ REC/OTR (` 22, 24) 17 REW (REWIND) 6 (` 19) 18 FF (FAST FORWARD) 5 (` 19) Í AV r s W X W VCR Í OSD/DISPLAY RESET/CANCEL VCR/TV 15 1 11 3 8 17 4 PICTURE MODE AUDIO SEARCH MENU X INDEX : 9 REC ¥ 18 7 1 3 NAVI 1 2 6 OK SPEED 2 4 5 JET REW 6 ;/D 2 DIRECT REC TIMER ¥ Á 3 4 PROG./CHECK 1 r DATE W CH r ON r OFF s X s s 5 Before Use Infra-red Remote Controller The remote control unit for this VCR is a universal remote controller. As such, some of its buttons are not used to operate this VCR. 01 Infra-red Transmitter 12 OSD/DISPLAY (` 15, 23) 03 AUDIO This button is not used to operate this VCR. 04 On Screen Display Menu Operation Buttons (` 12) TV Í AV VOLUME VCR OPERATION 1 r s W X W VCR Í 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MENU OK 3421 05 Timer Recording Operation Buttons (` 25­27) DATE, CH, ON, OFF PROG./CHECK SPEED TIMER Á 06 RESET/CANCEL (` 15, 27) 17 VCR/TV (` 10) 18 INDEX :, 9 (` 31) 19 REC ¥ (` 22) 10 NAVI (` 28) 1 11 ;/D (PAUSE/SLOW) (` 19) 12 DIRECT REC ¥ (` 24) OSD/DISPLAY RESET/CANCEL VCR/TV PICTURE MODE AUDIO 2 3 X SEARCH MENU INDEX : 9 REC ¥ 3 NAVI 1 2 6 OK SPEED 2 4 5 1 JET REW 6 ;/D DIRECT REC TIMER Á ¥ 3 4 4 PROG./CHECK 1 r DATE W CH r ON r OFF 5 s X s s 6 TV OPERATION Only Panasonic TVs can be operated with the provided remote control. The settings for operating the TV with the remote control have already been made. No additional settings need to be performed. However, some Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using this remote control. 14 AV Selects TV input or AV input. 15 VOLUME sNr Adjusts the volume of the TV. 16 I J Selects the required program position (TV station) of the TV. 15 16 TV Í AV VOLUME Installing the Batteries Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned. r s W X W VCR 13 14 OSD/DISPLAY RESET/CANCEL VCR/TV Í PICTURE MODE AUDIO SEARCH MENU X INDEX : 9 REC ¥ 3 NAVI 1 2 6 OK SPEED 2 4 5 1 JET REW 6 ;/D DIRECT REC TIMER ¥ Á 3 4 PROG./CHECK 1 r DATE W CH r ON r OFF s X s s Power Source for the Remote Controller: The remote controller is powered by 2 "AA", "UM3" or "R6" size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year, although this depends on the frequency of use. Precautions for Battery Replacement: Load the new batteries with their polarity (+ and -) aligned correctly. Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an internal short circuit may occur. If you do not intend to use the remote controller for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool and dry place. Remove spent batteries immediately and dispose them properly. Do not use an old and a new battery together, and never use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery. Do not use rechargeable batteries. 13 TV Í Press to switch the TV from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the TV is still connected to the mains. With some TV models, it may only be possible to switch the TV to the standby mode using this button. In this case, use AV or the I and J buttons to switch the TV on. 7 Before Use Connections This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an antenna, TV, etc. When the VCR is turned on after connecting the antenna cable and the AC power cord, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically. Antenna (Not supplied) TV Set (Not supplied) Basic Connections The following connections are required to record and play back the video cassette through the TV. 1 2 Antenna Input Connector AC IN VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT IN (AV1) OUT RF To Power Outlet 3 Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets Antenna (Not supplied) TV Set (Not supplied) Antenna Input Connector 1 VIDEO IN (Not supplied) 2 AC IN AUDIO IN 3 VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT IN (AV1) OUT RF 8 To Power Outlet 4 Cable Connection Cable-VCR-TV (For CATV/PAY Channels Recording/Playback) The VCR has an extended range, and can tune the Low-Band, Mid-Band, Super-Band, HyperBand, Ultra-Band, and Special cable channels (Channels A-5­A-1, A­W, AA­FFF, GGG­ WWW, WWWr1­WWWr12, 100­125, 5A). Also, the VCR can tune to any of the 56 UHF channels (14­69). Refer to Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR on page 12. The cable hook-up shown at the bottom left allows VCR-TV functions except for viewing one channel while recording another. 75 ohm Cables System IN 2-WAY SPLITTER OUT1 IN Cable TV Converter Box IN Cable TV Converter Box OUT OUT BASIC Hook-Up Since the VCR can tune Mid and Super Bands, this connection will provide the reception of all cable channels except those which are intentionally scrambled. Switch Box° 75 ohm Coaxial Cables °Not available from our company. Please contact your cable company. To the 75 ohm VHF Input on the TV set 75 ohm Coaxial Cable However, if you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled you will probably have a descrambler box for proper reception. The VCR by itself cannot properly receive a scrambled program since it does not contain a descrambler. In order for the VCR to properly receive a scrambled program, your existing descrambler must be used. There are two commonly used methods of connection in this case. The above cable hook-up allows VCR functions, including viewing one channel while recording another, but it requires two cable TV Converter/Descrambler Boxes, one Switch Box and one 2-Way Splitter. Since the VCR has an extended range of tuning, tuning-programing of non-scrambled Mid-Band and Super-Band TV programs is possible. When a cable converter or descrambler box is connected to the VCR, all timer-controlled recording functions will continue to operate with the exception of charging channels automatically. CATV Channel selection will have to be performed with the cable converter. Timer-controlled recording from CATV Channels is therefore limited to one channel at any given time. Typical Cable System Hook Ups with Cable Converter/Descrambler Boxes 75 ohm Cable System IN 75 ohm Coaxial Cables Cable TV Converter Box OUT To the 75 ohm VHF Input on the TV set 9 Setting Up OUT2 Tuning the TV to your VCR The VCR is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV) and can be preset to receive up to 181 TV broadcast stations. IN OUT 1 3 Plug in Auto Tuning Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned program position. Notes: If the VCR is turned on with the antenna not connected, all channels are skipped. When Auto Tuning is canceled halfway, Auto Tuning is not executed even if the VCR is turned off and then turned on again. In this case, see page 11 "To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning". 1 Press POWER Í/I (VCR Í) to turn on the TV and VCR after connecting the antenna cable and the AC power cord, Auto Tuning starts. On Screen Display Channel being searched RF TV Í AV VOLUME r s W X W 1 VCR Í OSD/DISPLAY RESET/CANCEL VCR/TV PICTURE MODE AUDIO SEARCH MENU X INDEX : 9 REC ¥ 2 3 NAVI 1 2 6 OK SPEED 2 4 5 1 JET REW 6 ;/D DIRECT REC TIMER ¥ Á 3 4 PROG./CHECK 1 r DATE W CH r ON r OFF AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING END : MENU 2 s X s s The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel US3 or 4. It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV broadcasts. If you have connected the VCR to the TV through the video and audio input sockets, then you do not need to follow the procedure below. When the VCR is turned on after unpacking and connecting the antenna cable and the AC power cord, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically. Auto Tuning will stop halfway by turning the VCR off, pressing MENU, playback or a power failure during Auto Tuning. When there are 5 more CATV channels, the antenna system CATV is automatically selected; when there are 4 or fewer CATV channels, the TV is selected. If a change is required, conduct the resetting procedure described in step 4 on page 12. 2 Press VCR/TV to select the VCR mode. 10 AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING 2 To Change the RF Output Channel In some rare cases after tuning the TV to your VCR, interference may be visible on the picture. To get rid of this interference, you can manually adjust the RF output channel a few channels up and down from the current setting. The procedure is described below. 1 Hold down MENU for 5 seconds or more. The VCR display changes as shown below and the VCR picture on the TV displays this pattern. Panasonic VCR AUTO TUNING IS COMPLETED. END : MENU END: MENU To Cancel Auto Tuning MidOperation Press MENU during Auto Tuning. Auto Tuning is cancelled. To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning 1 Press EJECT < and remove the video cassette. 2 Keep the I and J buttons on the VCR pressed simultaneously for 3 seconds or more during the VCR on. The channel displayed on the VCR display disappears for a moment then changes to 2. Display Symbol END: MENU 2 Enter the desired channel number (US3 or US4) by the I and J buttons. 3()4 3 Press MENU to finish the setting mode. Disappears 2 4 Retune your TV to the new RF channel for the VCR. Note: Even if the RF output channel has been changed, it is not necessary to perform Auto Tuning. 3 Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it. 4 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on. Press VCR/TV to select the VCR mode. Auto Tuning commences. 11 Setting Up 3 Select a program number on the TV which you wish to use as the video viewing channel. Then tune in the TV to the picture from the screen being auto tuned or the screen selected with the I and J buttons of the VCR. During Auto Tuning, the TV program screen does not appear, and the Auto Tuning screen appears instead. If Auto Tuning stops halfway by turning the VCR off, playback or a power failure: 1 Disconnect the mains lead and then reconnect it. 2 Turn off the VCR and then turn it on. Auto Tuning commences. Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display The VCR is tuned automatically by Plug in Auto Tuning. However, Auto Tuning using the On Screen Display should be performed according to the following method if necessary. Preparations Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. Turn on the VCR and select any program position except A1 or A2. Press VCR/TV to select the VCR mode. On Screen Display Operations 1 Press MENU. OSD MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET CHANNEL SET OPTION SELECT END : , OK :MENU TV Í AV VOLUME r s W X W VCR Í OSD/DISPLAY RESET/CANCEL VCR/TV PICTURE MODE AUDIO SEARCH MENU 2 Select CHANNEL SET by pressing 3 or 4 and then press OK. OSD MENU LANGUAGE CLOCK SET CHANNEL SET OPTION SELECT END : , OK :MENU X INDEX : 9 REC ¥ 3 NAVI 1 2 6 OK SPEED 2 4 5 1 JET REW 6 ;/D DIRECT REC TIMER Á ¥ 3 4 3 Select ANTENNA SYSTEM by pressing 3 or 4 and then press OK. CHANNEL SET ANTENNA SYSTEM AUTO MANUAL SELECT END : , OK :MENU PROG./CHECK 1 r DATE W CH r ON r OFF s X s s 4 Select the desired system by pressing 3 or 4 and then press MENU. 5 Select AUTO by pressing 3 or 4 and then press OK. When Auto Tuning is completed, the on screen display disappears and the lowest channel position at which a broadcast can be tuned in is received. ANTENNA SYSTEM TV CATV SELECT END : :MENU CHANNEL SET ANTENNA SYSTEM AUTO MANUAL SELECT END : , OK :MENU Notes: Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned program position. Other program positions are skipped. Auto Tuning may take three or more minutes to complete its search. If the VCR is not correctly tuned by Auto Tuning, follow the procedure on the next page. AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING 2 END :MENU 12 Manual System Setting Procedure Follow steps 1 to 4 on page 12. 5 Select MANUAL by pressing 3 or 4 and then press OK. CHANNEL SET ANTENNA SYSTEM AUTO MANUAL Channel Plan TV mode CHANNEL CHANNEL RECEIVED OF DESIGNATIONS THE AIR VHF 2­13 14­69 CHANNEL SELECTION & INDICATION ON VCR 2­13 14­69 SELECT END : , OK :MENU UHF 6 Select CH by pressing 3 or 4 and then select the program position by pressing 2 or 1. MANUAL CHANNEL SET CATV mode CHANNEL CHANNEL SELECTION & RECEIVED INDICATION FROM CABLE ON VCR 2­13 2­13 CH 2 BLANK ON OFF SELECT : /µ: END :MENU CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS 7 Select BLANK by pressing 3 or 4 and then select ON or OFF by pressing 2 or 1. MANUAL CHANNEL SET