Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
Operating Instructions
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Model No.
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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.
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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.)
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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
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Controls and Connection Sockets
This section describes in detail the function of each button, switch and connection socket.
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POWER Í/ I
TIMER REC Á
SEARCH
JET REW
EJECT
STOP
PLAY
CVC
PICTURE MODE
REC/OTR
6/6
REW
5/ 5
FF
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AC IN
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN (AV1)
OUT
RF
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23
24
To Power Outlet
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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)
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OSD/DISPLAY RESET/CANCEL VCR/TV
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PICTURE MODE AUDIO SEARCH MENU
X
INDEX
: 9
REC
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NAVI
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OK SPEED
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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
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VCR Í
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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
¥
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NAVI
1
2
6
OK SPEED
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JET REW
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PROG./CHECK
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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.
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W X W
VCR
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OSD/DISPLAY RESET/CANCEL VCR/TV
Í PICTURE MODE AUDIO SEARCH MENU
X
INDEX
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REC
¥
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NAVI
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OK SPEED
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PROG./CHECK
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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.
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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
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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
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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 ...
