Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AG-520VDH Panasonic
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Information Getting Started TV Operation Disc Operation Information VCR Operation TV/VCR Operation LSQT0967 A TV / DVD / VCR Combination Operating Instructions Model No. • Connection and Initial Setup Procedures are on pages 10 and 13. AG-520VDH MUL TI FORMA T PLA YBACK *Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.
2 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.
3 Getting Started Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Only use those tapes with the mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used.
4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRE CAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO THIS PRODUCT, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT. INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from power source indicated on unit or in this manual.
5 Getting Started Getting Started TV and VCR Operation Disc Operation Information Table of Contents Information Getting Started TV Operation Disc Operation Information VCR Operation TV/VCR Operation Before Using .......................................
6 • Insert so the poles (+ and - ) match those in the remote control. • Do not use rechargeable type batteries. 1 Open the cover. 3 Close the cover. 2 Insert batteries as marked. Break off the tab to protect. Record Tab Screw driver Cover the hole with cellophane tape.
7 Getting Started * A process that allows play on compatible equipment. DVDs that can be played You can play discs with these symbols. Playing DVDs The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions.
8 Remote Control Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 1 OPEN / CLOSE / EJECT When this button is pressed in TV / VCR mode, the tape is ejected. This button is inoperative if pressed during recording.
9 Getting Started Fro n t V i e w Unit Buttons 1 56 23 4 78 9 1 0 11 12 1 Bui l t In S pe a ker s Equipp ed wi th 2 f ro nt sp eake rs. 2 Aud io I n pu t Co nn ec to r 2 Co nne ct f ro m oth er c om po nent . (LI NE 2) 3 Casset te Compar tment I nse r t V HS t ap es he re.
10 Antenna Connection Connect the cable from the Antenna to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit. Cable Connection Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit. Overtightening “Nut type” RF coaxial cables may damage jacks.
11 Getting Started Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers.
12 Connect an analog amplifier to enjoy high-quality stereo sound with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz. Analog connection IMPORTANT NOTE: Caution for optical digital audio output connector: • Be sure to refer to page 50 regarding output settings of Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM.
13 TV Operation PO W ER AC T IO N SELECT ŸźŻŹ / SET EJECT STOP POWER PLAY Tuning TV Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on. Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet. Settings are made automatically. When complete, this screen appears.
14 To add channel: Select channel with NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT. To delete channel: Select channel with CH Ÿź or NUMBER keys and press ADD/ DLT. Add or Delete a Chan nel 4 Press Ÿź to select “AUTO CLOCK SET,” then press SET. 3 Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen.
15 TV Operation 4 Press Ÿź to select “TIME ZONE ADJUST” and press SET to subtract or add hour(s) as necessary. 5 Press ACTION twice to exit. (Only when Auto Clock is set.) 2 Press ŸźŻŹ to select “CLOCK.” 3 Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen.
16 TV Operation Method 1: Press CH Ÿź . The display will change as follows. Select desired channel: Press CH Ÿź or NUMBER keys. Adjust desired volume level: Press VOL + or VOL -. CH Ÿź 100 key Selecting Input Mode Using the CH/VOL Button VOL+/- RAPID TUNE MUTE Method 2: Press INPUT.
17 TV Operation You can hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using just the unit’s two front speakers. 1 Press SURROUND. •”SURROUND ON” is displayed. Notes: • Surround sound effect is not available for normal (mono) broadcasts. • The surround effect (TV, VCR mode only) is not output to Audio Output L/R Connector.
18 MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with a “ ” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To change the audio mode for these broadcasts, see the “Audio Mode for TV Viewing” section.
19 TV Operation This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 3 modes (TV, VCR Playback, or Disc.) Note: • If no button on the remote or unit is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on, it will turn itself back off. 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen.
20 Closed Caption System Closed Caption is ... This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also allows one to watch programs with the volume muted. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 8 Press ACTION three times to return to the normal screen.
21 TV Operation Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Note: • When a disc supporting closed captions is used, the subtitle and the closed caption may overlap.
22 Video / Audio Setting 1 Perform steps 1 - 5 at left. 2 Press Ÿź to select “AUDIO MENU.” 3 Press SET to select desired mode. 4 Press ACTION three times to end setup. Notes: • The effects of this feature on the signal are not output to the Audio/Video Output Connector.
23 TV Operation 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ŸźŻŹ to select “TV.” 3 Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. 4 Press Ÿź to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.” 5 Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen. 6 Press Ÿź to select “VIDEO ADJUST.
24 Before using the VCR 1 Insert a tape. • The unit power comes on automatically. To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. Record tab DISPLAY STOP STILL/ PAUSE AUDIO REC SPEED Insert a tape CH Ÿź REC STOP / EJECT TV/VCR CH Ÿź NUMBER keys Before using VCR Functions 1 Confirm that tape is inserted.
25 VCR Operation Recording Television Programs 2 Press CH Ÿź or NUMBER keys to Select Channel. • For “LINE” input, see page 16. 3 Press SPEED to select recording speed. • Selected speed is displayed. 4 Press REC to start recording. • You cannot view another channel during recording.
26 5 Press PROG to set the program. To Enter More Programs, press Ÿź to select and SET to set a blank program number, and then repeat step 4. 6 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.
27 VCR Operation Playing VCR 2 Press PLAY to play a tape. • If tape has no record tab (see page 6), auto play begins. a. Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-.
28 1 Press SEARCH in Playback or Stop mode to display INDEX SEARCH screen, and then press NUMBER keys to select the recording number. Go directly to the desired recording. Note: • If Index Search is started very close to an index mark, that index mark may not be counted in the search.
29 VCR Operation Insert a tape in Power off mode. Power turns on, ĺ Play. Note: • Playback begins if tape has no record tab. Tape reaches its end Rewind, ĺ Stop.
30 1 Insert pre- recorded tape. Insert blank tape with record tab. • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results. 2 3 4 Press PLAY, then press PAUSE at starting point to put in Standby mode. Press PLAY to start dubbing. Playing Source unit starts playback.
31 TV/VCR Operation V-Chip Control Features 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Notes: • Some rental movies do not include V-Chip data. • Do not forget your secret code.
32 1 Press Ÿź to select “US TV PROGRAMS.” • “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Please refer to page 33 for more details on Canadian tapes or broadcasts. 3 Press Ÿź to select “CHANGE SETTINGS.” 4 Press SET to display screen.
33 TV/VCR Operation Canadian English Language Ratings 1 Press Ÿź to select “NEXT PAGE.” 2 Press SET to display screen. 3 Press Ÿź to select “CANADIAN ENGLISH.” 4 Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” ON: V-Chip Control is activated. OFF: V-Chip Control is deactivated.
34 G General Audience 8 ANS + Not recommended for young children 13 ANS + Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 16 ANS + Programming is not suitable for children under the a.
35 TV/VCR Operation Display Features 1 Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay. When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit mode or channel number will be displayed.
36 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE. • If a disc is already inserted, go to step 5. (Depending on the disc, playback may start automatically.) 5 Press PLAY to start play. Disc tray closes automatically. • You may also close the tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE. • Data reading time differs with each disc.
37 Disc Operation 1 Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- during play. • Search speed, slow at first, increases with each additional press of the button up to 5 levels. • Starting forward/reverse search during play started from menu on Video CDs may recall menu.
38 Te amo. AUDIO:3 ESP Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch SELECT :AUDIO I love you. AUDIO:1 ENG Dolby Digital 3/2.1ch SELECT :AUDIO 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.
39 Disc Operation I love you. T e amo. SUBTITLE: 3 ESP SELECT :SUB TITLE 1 Press AUDIO in Play mode to display the audio screen. 2 Press ŻŹ to select “VOCAL.
40 Note: • This unit was designed for playback only. DVD-RAM recording is not possible. You can enjoy playing your personally recorded/edited DVD- RAM discs on this unit. 6 Press PLAYLIST or D.NAVI to display Play List or Direct Navigator menu for easy title or scene selection.
41 Disc Operation Direct Navigator Page1/4 No. Date Length Title SELECT: SET :SET END:TITLE 1 2 3 4 01:00:00 00:30:00 01:30:25 02:00:50 Drama Pana NEWS Tigers vs. Giants Dinosaur 2002/12/24 5:15:41AM 2002/12/25 4:31:49AM 2002/12/25 8:24:25AM 2002/12/25 12:45:00AM 1 Press D.
42 REPEAT :OFF SURROUND :OFF SELECT: ɰɲ SET :SET END:DISPLAY TITLE : 2 CHAPTER: 12 TIME : 01:12:55 SELECT: ɰɲ SET :SET NEXT:DISPLAY NUMB ER keys DISPL A Y a.TITLE: Go directly to a preset title number. a.REPEAT MODE: REPEAT MODE can be selected 1 Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to display “On- Screen Display.
43 Disc Operation TRACK:12 TIME :00:00:23 PROGRAM PLAY NEXT:DISPLAY REPEAT :OFF SURROUND :OFF SELECT: ɰɲ SET :SET END:DISPLAY TRACK:12 TIME :00:00:23 ENTER :0-9 SET :SET NEXT:DISPLAY b.TRACK: Go directly to a preset track number. a.Play mode: When Play mode is set (see pages 45-46), the mode name is displayed.
44 a.REPEAT MODE: REPEAT MODE can be selected. 1 Press DISPLAY twice in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Display.” 2 Press SET to enter. Cursor moves to the right.
45 Disc Operation Notes: • Up to 16 tracks can be programmed. • “ Ż ” or “ Ź ” (depending on disc) indicates additional PROGRAM PLAY screen. Press ŸźŻŹ for next or previous screen. • To clear the last programmed track, press ŸźŻŹ to move to “CLEAR LAST” and press SET.
46 Tracks are played in random order. 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ŸźŻŹ to select “DVD.” 3 Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU. 4 Press Ÿź to select “PLAY MODE.” 5 Press SET to display PLAY MODE screen. 6 Press Ÿź to select “RANDOM PLAY.
47 Disc Operation ANGLE:2/2 SELECT :ANGLE Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. The effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side if the disc has surround signals recorded on it. 1 Press VSS in Disc mode.
48 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ŸźŻŹ to select “DVD.” 3 Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU. To select and set the language of the audio soundtrack, subtitles, or title/DVD menus for all discs to be played. AUDIO To select the audio soundtrack language.
49 Disc Operation Language Code List Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665.
50 Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of the unit. LPCM (DVD) 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU.
51 Disc Operation 4 Press Ÿź to select “STILL MODE.” 5 Press SET repeatedly for mode. Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION Selecting STILL MODE DVD -V 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU.
52 These disp lays will aler t you to a miss ed operat ion or provi de fur t her instr ucti ons. OSD CAUTION Page PLEASE SET CLOCK B Y PRES SI NG ACT IO N KE Y If you at tempt to set or review a T imer Rec or ding or set the O n - T imer and th e Cloc k is not se t .
53 Information Information Check t he follow ing points o nce again i f you are having tro uble wit h your unit. PR OBLEM CORRE CTION P age Pow er No po we r … Compl etely in ser t Po wer Plug i nto an AC out let . 9 Set PO WER b ut ton to O N . 8-9 Power tur ns it sel f of f.
54 Note: • De sign s and sp ec if i ca t ion s are sub jec t to c hange w it hou t no tice. Display Pic tur e T u be 20 in ch, m eas ure d dia go nal ly pur e f lat P ic tur e T u be VCR Vi d eo Re .
55 Information Information A Acc essor ies ............................................. 2 ACTION but ton ........................................ 8 AC Power Plug ........................................ 9 AD D / D ELET E / CLE A R but ton ...........
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