Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AG 527DVDE Panasonic
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LSQT0620A TV / DVD / VCR Combination Operating Instructions Model N o . A G-527D VDE • Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 11 to 17.
Impor tant Saf eguards and Precautions 2 INST ALLA TION 1 PO WER SOURCE CA UTION Operate only from power source indicated on unit or in this manual. If uncertain, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify your home power source.
3 CA UTION: UNIT IS A CLASS I LASER PR ODUCT . HO WEVER THIS UNIT USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CA USE HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED .
4 Before Using Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your unit.
5 T ab le of Contents Initial Setup Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions ........ 2 - 3 Before Using ........................................................................................ 4 Information (Unit, Cassette, Disc) ...
6 Information (Unit, Cassette, Disc) V I DE O HEADS M AY NEED C LEA N I N G P L EASE I NSERT HEAD C LEA N I N G CASSETTE OR REFER T O M A NU AL END : P L AY Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged.
7 Initial Setup Definition of T erms Angle Some DVD discs feature scenes simultaneously shot from different angles . The ANGLE button can be used to view the scene from diff erent angles. (ANGLE Indicator lights up on the unit when a scene recorded at different angles is detected.
8 Location of Contr ols Remote Control Buttons SKIP STILL/PA U S E MENU Displays DVD menu. screen. In Stop mode, goes to the counter 3 minutes of tape. “0:00:00”. In Play mode, skips ov er 1 to DV D Sets to D VD mode. LIGHT See next page. DSS/CABLE Sets the remote to control some basic DDS or Cable bo x functions.
9 Universal Light T ower ® Illuminated Remote Contr ol LIGHT button: When LIGHT is pressed, (D VD , , DSS/CABLE, CH UP/DOWN, V OL UP/DOWN) buttons will light for 5 seconds for easy button location. If no button is pressed in 5 seconds, the light goes out to conserve the batteries.
10 Location of Contr ols (continued) PHONES Connect an earphone or headphones. AUDIO/VIDEO IN Connector Connect from other component. POWER (See page 8.) STOP (See page 8.) PLAY (See page 8.) OPEN/CLOSE (See page 8.) REWIND/SEARCH (See page 8.) SKIP (See page 8.
11 Rear View of the unit Initial Setup Connections For ANT ./Cab le Connect the cable fro m Antenna/Cable to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit. For DSS/Cable Bo x Connect the OUT jac k on your cable bo x to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit with a RF cabl e.
12 Connections (continued) Amplifier Unit Speaker Speaker AUDIO OUT R L R L AUDIO IN Notes on audio output from the optical digital audio output connector Enjoying digital audio output from the digital audio output connector *1 The type of audio output from the connector can be selected by the Settings for DVD Operation.
13 Initial Setup ■ Unit ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ Dolb y Digital Decoder ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ Amplifier ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ Speaker or Unit ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ dts (digital theater systems) Decoder ➛ ➛.
14 Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet. Initial Setup (Ready to Pla y) 1 3 Press on the remote for TV-VCR mode. 2 • If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel in your time zone. If you use a DSS receiver, it must be turned off.
15 Initial Setup * Important: I f a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. Manual Clock Set If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually set the clock as follows. Press ACTION on the Remote to display SET CLOCK Menu screen.
16 Reset Language, Channels, Clock, 3) Press to select “MANUAL,” then press SET . (For Auto Clock Set, select “AUTO CLOCK SET,” and press SET .) 3) Press to select “ANTENNA,” then press SET to set your antenna system (“TV” or “CABLE”).
17 Initial Setup 4) Press and press SET to select and set the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time) . To Make Corrections, repeatedly press to move to error, then correct. 5) Press ACTION twice to start the clock and exit this mode. 3) Press to select “TIME ZONE ADJUST” and press or to subtract or add hour(s) as necessary.
18 Operation using unit buttons Recor d On a T ape Pla yback a T ape 1 Insert a tape. Press PLAY* to play a tape. 2 • The unit power comes on automatically. To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. ■ Forward/Reverse scene search ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- .
19 Basic Operation Copy Y our T apes (Dubbing) • Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement. • Please note that some tapes cannot be dubbed on this unit. Also, it is not possible to dub DVD/Video CD/CD to VHS tape using this unit.
20 4 Press or number key(s) (see below) to select title and press SET to play. Basic DVD Operation Ready Checklist All connections are made. (See pages 11-13.) Your unit is plugged in. If unit is connected to an audio amplifier, turn the stereo system’s power on.
21 Basic Operation • Please read the disc jacket for operation information. • If a single sided disc is placed in upside down, “PLEASE CHECK THE DISC, AND FOR STAINS OR SCRATCHES ON DISC” is displayed. • Remove disc and press unit POWER off when not in use.
22 TV Operation 1 Press POWER* on the remote or unit. ■ Using the 100 key When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the number keys, first press the 100 key, and then enter the remaining two digits. ■ Rapid Tune Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching.
23 TV Operation Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with an “ ” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To change the audio mode for these broadcasts, see the “Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing” section (below.
24 Closed Caption Mode Feature 1 Closed Caption System Closed Caption is ... This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone. Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU.
25 TV Operation 1 Caption On Mute Feature Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. • When a disc supporting closed caption is used, the subtitle and the closed caption may overlap.
26 1 ON-TIMER with Alarm TV Timer Features Ready Checklist The clock is set to correct time. This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 4 modes (TV, VCR Playback, FM radio, or DVD/Video CD/CD.) You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute alarm that gradually increases in volume.
27 TV Operation On-Screen Display (OSD) Blue Screen Display When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit mode or channel number will be displayed. (Some station names may also appear if Channel Caption is set. Se e page 38 .
28 FM Radio 2 Press a number key * (1~9) to select the FM preset number. 1 To Make Corrections, select station with a number key, then do step 3 again. To exit FM mode, press or DVD on the remote. 1) Press CH to select the desired radio station. (Each press changes frequency by 200 KHz.
29 TV Operation 3 4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ For cable TV users ➛ “INT” ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ For antenna users ➛ “EXT” 2 1 To exit FM mode, press or DVD on the remote. Press a number key (1~9) to select a preset FM number (see FM Radio Setup on page 28).
30 Press PROG to end the program. To Enter More Programs, press to select and SET to set a blank program number, and then repeat step 3. Press PROG twice to exit this mode. • If you’re using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is left on for timer recording.
31 Timer Operation Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 30. 1 Press PROG twice to exit this mode. 2 3 To Replace program... To Clear program... 4 Press to select the desired program. 1) Press SET to display. 2) Press to select and press SET or to set new program contents.
32 Universal Remote Control is... The Remote Control may be set up to control some basic DSS or Cable box functions. The Universal Remote Control Setup 1 Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature Press , FM, DVD or DSS CABLE on the remote control to select the desired mode.
33 Advanced Operation • In DSS or CABLE mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing number keys for channel selection. • In DSS or CABLE mode, POWER, CH Up/Down, Number Keys, ACTION, P.
34 Search System is ... Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are made, program index and information are also included.
35 Advanced Operation Program End Search Locates end point of recording for continuity. Press SEARCH twice in Playback or Stop mode to display PROGRAM END SEARCH screen . 1 SEARCH START : FF EX I T : SEARCH PROGRAM END SEARCH Press FF to start search.
36 T ape Operation (continued) Repeat Play Set to see a recording over and over. Zero Search To quickly return to a specific tape counter location. 1 2 Press STOP. 4 5 3 Continue playback, rewind, or fast forward. Press COUNTER RESET at the desired position to reset to “0:00:00.
37 Advanced Operation Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in Playback mode. Commercial Skip By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback mode you can skip over 1 to 3 minutes of recorded tape in just a few seconds.
38 ANT ENN A : C ABLE A U T O S E T C H A NNE L CAP T I ON W EAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF SELE C T : SET : SET END : ACT I O N SET UP CH A NNE L 1 2 Press ACTION * to display MAIN MENU. Channel Caption 1) Press to select “CH.” 2) Press SET to display SET UP CHANNEL screen.
39 Advanced Operation Remote Warning Feature 1 Press ACTION twice to return to normal screen. When Universal Remote Control (page 32) is used, and this feature is set to “ON,” a warning appears whenever an invalid key is pressed in DSS or Cable mode.
40 V -Chip Control Feature Press ACTION * to display MAIN MENU. Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. 1 • Some rental movies do not include V-Chip data. • DO NOT forget your secret code.
41 Advanced Operation 1 1) Press to select US MOVIES. 2) Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” If LOCK menu is not displayed, perform “Enter Secret Code” steps on page 40. ■ “ON” ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ V-Chip Control is activated. ■ “OFF” ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ V-Chip Control is deactivated.
42 1 1) Press * to select US TV PROGRAMS. 2) Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Process of V-Chip Control Feature Blocking Enter Code Setup ■ “ON” ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ V-Chip Control is activated. ■ “OFF” ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ V-Chip Control is deactivated.
43 Advanced Operation Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again. Blocking Message • If a program or movie exceeds the ratings you have set, a message will appear on a black background and sound is muted.
44 With the proper audio mode setting, your unit can: • record and playback MTS stereo broadcast (main language) in stereo Hi-Fi. Stereo sound is recorded on the left and right audio tracks and on the video portion of a tape.
45 Advanced Operation DVD Volume Adjust 1 Audio recorded on a DVD or Video CD often incorporates a dynamic range of sound. This means that, when compared to a music CD, etc., the average volume is generally lower and the peaks may be higher. This unit can be set so that the volume is increased automatically.
46 Video / A udio Menu 1 Press ACTION * to display MAIN MENU. Audio Menu Video Menu a Do steps 1 - 3 left. This feature allows easy setting of picture and sound suitable for each program source. 1) Press to select “AUDIO MENU.” 2) Press SET to select desired mode.
47 Advanced Operation 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Audio Adjustment Video Adjustment 6 Press ACTION four times to end setup. 1) Press to select “TV.” 2) Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. 2 M A I N M EN U DVD LOCK CH C L OC K TV LANGUAGE END : ACT I O N SE L E C T : SET : SET 5 3 1 1) Press to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.
48 AUD I O : 1 ENG Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch SELECT SELECT : : SE SE T: T: SET SET Hello AUD I O : 3 ESP Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch SELECT SELECT : : SE SE T: T: SET SET Hola T e amo • When closed captioning is used along with subtitles, they may ov erlap . If so, turn one function off .
49 Advanced Operation When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc. • ANGLE Indicator lights up on the unit when a scene recorded at different angles is detected.
50 Some DVDs have more than one title, e.g. movies. If the disc offers a title menu, you can select the desired title number. (Operation may vary according to the disc.) 1 Press TITLE * in Play mode to display title screen. Title menu (DVD only) • Pressing TITLE again resumes play from the scene when TITLE was first pressed.
51 Advanced Operation • Up to 15 tracks can be programmed. •“ ” or “ ” (depending on disc) indicates additional PROGRAM PLAY screen. Press for next or previous screen. • To clear the last program one by one, Press to move to “CLEAR LAST” and press SET .
52 Tracks are played in a random order. Random Play (Video CD/CD) Press ACTION * in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 1 Disc Operation ( continued ) 1) Press to select “DVD.” 2) Press SET to display screen. 2 M A I N M EN U DVD LOCK CH C L OC K TV LANGUAGE END : ACT I O N SE L E C T : SET : SET 5 3 1 1) Press to select “PLAY MODE.
53 Advanced Operation 1 Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Display.” When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time) and unit information (repeat play, Play mode).
54 DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued) Detailed Descriptions of Each On-Screen Display 1. TITLE No. • Change the No. by pressing * or the NUMBER keys , and press SET . 2. Chapter No. • Change the No. by pressing or the NUMBER keys , and press SET .
55 Advanced Operation TITLE chapter chapter chapter CHAPTER REPEAT TITLE REPEAT NORMAL PLAY CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION track track track TRACK REPEAT DISK REPEAT NORMAL PLAY CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION • CHAPTER/TITLE REPEAT PLAY (DVD) • TRACK/DISC REPEAT PLAY (Video CD/CD) For your reference a.
56 PLAY PLAY MODE : NORMAL 00 : 00 : 00 MP3 MENU ROOT . . VA END _ W ALTZ TECHNO DD _ CUB I C POPS N O CTURNE J AZZ N O RN MP3 Pla yback Operation 1 Press POWER* on the remote or unit. Press OPEN/CLOSE, and then place a MP3 disc into the disc tray. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close.
57 1 1) Press to select “DVD LOCK.” 2) Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” DVD Lock Ratings (DVD only) ■ “ON” ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ DVD Lock is activated. ■ “OFF” ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ DVD Lock is deactivated. LEVEL 1 : LOCK ALL: Playback of all DVDs, CDs and Video CDs is prohibited.
58 DISC LANGUAGES (DVD only) To select and set the language of the audio soundtrack, subtitles, or title/DVD menus for all discs to be played. “A UDIO” selections T o select the audio soundtrac k language.
59 • Make settings according to amplifier connected to optical audio output as shown in above table. • When a dts decoder is not connected, to enjoy dts DVD, please select audio output other than dts on the dts DVD menu screen. Otherwise, there will be no sound from the unit speakers.
60 STILL MODE 1 1) Press * to select “STILL MODE.” 2) Press SET repeatedly for mode. (See below) 2 Do steps 1 and 2 on page 58. AU T O : “FIELD” (Field still) or “FRAME” (F rame still) is automatically selected during the still mode. (Factory preset) FIELD: “FIELD” (Field still) is always selected.
61 For Your Information Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE” and/ or “MENUS” (see page 58).
62 Bef ore Requesting Ser vice Remote Control Unit cannot be controlled... ACTION, PLAY, SELECT, SET POWER, etc. buttons cannot be selected... Correction • Aim Remote directly at the remote sensor on the unit. (P. 10) • Avoid any object blocking signal path.
63 For Your Information DVD/Video CD/CD Pla y fails to star t e ven when PLA Y is pressed... Play starts but then stops immediately ... Picture is distorted during rapid advance or rapid reverse... No Forward/Reverse search play ... Play does not start even when title is selected.
64 W arning and Instruction Displa ys OSD PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB TO CANCEL TIMER REC HOLD DOWN STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 SEC NO CASSETTE PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC Caution If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not set.
65 For Your Information OSD VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END: PLAY VCR LOCK ACTIVATED PLEASE CHECK THE DISC, AND FOR STAINS OR SCRATCHES ON DISC IT IS PROHIBITED TO COPY DVD/ VIDEO CD/CD TO VHS Caution If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape.
66 Index A Accessories ............................................... 4 AC Power Plug ......................................... 11 ACTION button .................................... 8, 16 ADD / DLT / CLEAR button ................. 8, 17 Audio Adjustment .
67 For Your Information A ANGLE button ...................................... 8, 49 ANGLE Indicator .................................. 9, 49 Auto-Power Off function .......................... 21 AUDIO button ....................................... 8, 48 AUDIO OUTPUT .
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