Panasonic operating instructions digital video cassette recorder ag-dv1000p (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for Panasonic ProLine AG-1350
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Operating Instructions Model No. 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. FCC NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
≥Installing the Batteries ... 7 Setting Up Connections ... 08 Tuning the TV to your VCR ... 10 ≥Plug in Auto Tuning ... 10 Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR ... 12 Setting the Clock of your VCR ... 14 Settings Using the On Screen Display ...
Controls and Connection Sockets This section describes in detail the function of each button, switch and connection socket. POWER TIMER REC SEARCH Í/ I Á AC IN To Power Outlet JET REW PICTURE MODE VIDEO AUDIO EJECT STOP PLAY REC/OTR 5 / 5 16 17...
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. VCR OPERATION VOLUME Í OSD/DISPLAY RESET/CANCEL Í PICTURE MODE AUDIO VCR/TV SEARCH...
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.
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. Basic Connections The following connections are required to record and play back the video cassette through the TV.
Band, Ultra-Band, and Special cable channels (Channels A-5–A-1, A–W, AA–FFF, GGG– WWW, WWWr1–WWWr12, 100–125, 5A). Also, the VCR can tune to any of the 56 UHF channels (14–69). Refer to Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR on page 12. BASIC Hook-Up...
SPEED DIRECT REC DATE 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.
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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...
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.
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:MENU SUPER BANDS CATV HYPER BAND ULTRA BAND SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL SELECTION & RECEIVED OF INDICATION THE AIR ON VCR 2–13 2–13 14–69 14–69 CHANNEL CHANNEL SELECTION & RECEIVED INDICATION FROM CABLE ON VCR 2–13 2–13 A-5–A-1 95–99 A–W...
It employs the 24-hour system. Preparations ≥Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥Turn on the VCR. ≥Press VCR/TV to select the VCR mode.
Settings Using the On Screen Display Preparations ≥Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥Turn on the VCR. ≥Press VCR/TV to select the VCR mode. On Screen Display 1 Press MENU. 2 Select OPTION by pressing 3 or 4 and then press OK.
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DELETE NAVIDATA JET SEARCH background function is deactivated. of the blue background function. TAPE SELECT BLUE BACK JET NAVIGATOR DELETE NAVIDATA JET SEARCH appears on the VCR display and Jet Navigator function works. OPTION ≥ON T160 T180 ≥T120 ≥ON ≥ON ≥OFF ≥NO...
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ON: The power consumption is greatly ≥x35 SELECT s/r: :MENU reduced when the VCR is turned off. ≥When the VCR is set to the timer recording standby mode, the “Á” indication appears in the VCR display. OPTION DIRECT REC ON ≥OFF POWER SAVE ≥ON...
To Select the Desired Language Select one of the four languages displayed: English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. 1 Press MENU. 2 Select LANGUAGE (IDIOMA) by pressing 3 or 4 and then press 3 Select the desired language by pressing 3 or 4.
Playback POWER TIMER REC SEARCH JET REW Í/ I Á VOLUME Í OSD/DISPLAY RESET/CANCEL Í PICTURE MODE AUDIO VCR/TV SEARCH INDEX ¥ MENU NAVI JET REW ∫ PROG./CHECK SPEED DIRECT REC TIMER Á ¥ DATE Note: ≥If you keep 5 (FF) or 6 (REW) pressed in step 3 or 4, search playback is activated while the button is pressed, and operation returns to normal playback when the button is released.
To Activate the Playback Off Timer Function During normal playback, press 1 (PLAY) on the VCR for more than 2 seconds to put the VCR in the Playback Off Timer mode. After that, press 1 (PLAY) on the VCR repeatedly until the desired playback duration is displayed on the VCR display.
(at least 5 sec.) Notes: ≥Repeat Playback function does not work during Play-Off Timer. ≥Press ∫ (STOP) to release the VCR from the Repeat Playback mode. To Playback in the Desired Picture Quality (Picture Mode) This function reproduces optimum playback picture from various kind of recorded tapes and contents.
¥ DATE SEARCH JET REW PICTURE MODE Operations 1 Insert a video cassette tape 2 Press VCR/TV to select the ¥ NAVI 3 Press the I and J TIMER Á 4 Press REC ¥ (¥ REC/ 5 Press ∫ (STOP) to stop...
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To View One TV Program while Recording Another One 1 Refer to steps 1–4 of the manual recording operation. 2 Press VCR/TV to select the TV mode. 3 Select the TV program on your TV that you wish to view now. To Display the Approximate...
Operations 1 Ready the video source which is to be recorded, and start recording. 2 Press ¥ REC/OTR on the VCR repeatedly to select the desired recording duration. ≥The VCR will automatically switch off when OTR is completed. To turn the VCR on again, press POWER Í/I (VCR Í).
Preparations ≥Insert a video cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention tab. ≥Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. ≥Turn on the VCR. ≥Check that the clock is set to the correct time.
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End (Auto SP/EP Change Function ) If, during a timer recording performed in the SP mode, the VCR determines that the remaining tape time is insufficient to record the program to its end, the Auto SP/EP Change function automatically changes the tape speed to EP to ensure that the whole program will be recorded.
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≥Every time you press SPEED, the indication changes in the following order: SP>EP>A>SP Checking a Timer Program ≥The VCR must be turned on, or the timer recording indicator “Á” lit. ≥Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected.
Search Functions Jet Navigator This VCR can display a list of the recorded programs on the inserted video cassette on the TV screen. You can then select the desired program, and the VCR will quickly locate its beginning and start playback.
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In this case, press NAVI at a portion of the tape where a program has been recorded of this VCR. This will allow signal checking to be performed more reliably. When a signal can still not be found, [CAN NOT FIND JET...
(called Time Stamp) appears on the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. Preparations ≥Display the VCR picture on the TV. ≥Be sure to set OSD to ON. (See page 15.) Erased ≥Press VCR/TV to select the VCR mode.
≥Load the pre-recorded video cassette. Operations 1 Press SEARCH. (This operation is performed while the VCR is off or while the VCR is in the stop mode or normal playback mode with the VCR on.) ≥The tape is rewound to the beginning, and...
Video movie camera Operations 1 Search for the end of the previous recording 2 Press ;/D (PAUSE/SLOW). 3 Press REC ¥ to switch the VCR from the 4 Start the new recording by pressing 5 Press ∫ (STOP) to stop recording. Notes: ≥If DIRECT REC is set to ON, connect with...
VCR display. ≥If you press a button while the Child Lock function is on, the “!" hold” indication appears in the VCR display to inform you that no operation is possible. To Cancel the Child Lock Function Hold down OK and OFF (i i i i i ) simultaneously until the “!"...
Set timer recording. [VCR IS IN THE TIMER STANDBY MODE.] ‘ POWER Í/I (VCR Í) has been pressed during the timer standby mode. Press TIMER Á (TIMER REC Á) to release the VCR from the timer standby mode.
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Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.” ‘ Tracking is not correct. Adjust the tracking. See page 33. ‘ The TV has not been tuned to the VCR. Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 10. ‘ The video heads are clogged or worn.
Please read these precautions before you operate this VCR. Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature If the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, dew may form on the tape and inside the VCR. Humidity and Dust...
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Plus, “Alumina” Head Cleaner further enhanced cleaning efficiency. ≥Based on in-house tests with Panasonic video cassettes. Actual head life may vary according to conditions of use, tape type, temperature, humidity, etc.
Specifications AG-1350P Power Source: Power Consumption: Power Consumption When in Standby Mode: Video Recording System: Video Heads: Tape Speed: Tape Format: Record/Playback Time: FF/REW Time: VIDEO Television System: Modulation System: Input Level: Output Level: AUDIO Input Level: Output Level: Audio Track: Video Horizontal Resolution: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Audio Frequency Response:...
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