Panasonic AG-VP310 Operating Instructions Manual

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AG-VP310

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Video

Connections

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Procedures

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Page 1 Panasonic DVD/VCR DECK Operating Instructions AG-VP310 Model Professional / Industrial Video Connections and Initial Setup Procedures are on pages 12 to 17. D I G I T A L DIEITALAUmO AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK "kAbility to play back may depend on recording conditions.
Page 2 Important S afeguards a ndPrecautions TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE THIS PRODUCT, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT. INSTALLATION OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION 1 SAFE ANTENNA...
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Safety Precautions/Mesures desdcuritd To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. r!_ _o_ To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. AVERTISSEMENT: Afin de prevenir tout risque d'incendie ou de chocs electriques, ne pas exposer...
Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually sophisticated and reliable products on the cause video heads to become clogged. market today. Used properly, it will bring you Video Head Clog Sensor years of enjoyment.
Page 5 Important Safeguards and Precautions ......2, 3 Before Using ................. DECK & Cassette Information ........Location of Controls ............ 8 ~ 10 Displays (On Screen Displays and Multi Function Display) ....Connections ............... 12 ~ 15 Initial Setup for Basic Connections (Ready to Play) 16, 17...
Page 6 • " • DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions Break off the tab to for this unit to be able to play them. prevent recording. • Non-cartridge discs Record Type • Discs that can be removed from Screw driver 12 cm (5") 9.4 GB (double-sided) Capacity and 4.7 GB (single-sided)
Page 7 L_]VF_41_ Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: Power Approx. 28 watts, Power Off: Approx. 0.85 watts EIA Standard NTSC color Video Signal: Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track: 1 track (Normal), 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound)
Page 8 Bold: VCR Function / Bold ltalic: VCR and DVD Functions Italic: DVD Function I Normal: Others I a LOlL_O]llqLe]i EJECT / VCR/TV p. 21 OPEN / CLOSE "_ pp. 20 TV mode p. 28 POWER CHANNEL • / _r / FTRACKING / V-LOCK/P-IO pp.
Page 9 If the disc cannot be removed... First, unplug DECK. Then, prepare a rigid Bold: VCR Function wire (e.g. an extended paper clip) and, Italic: DVD Function applying moderate force, insert it straight Bold ltalic: VCR and DVD Functions into the hole at the base of the tray. Normal: Others The tray will eject a little.
Page 10 Bold: VCR Function Itafic: DVD Function Bold ltafic: VCR and DVD Functions VHF/UHF Antenna Output Terminal AC Power Plug p.12 • While plugged into an AC outlet, this DECK consumes 0.85 W of VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal electrical power in off mode. p.
Page 11 n'oTill=I,_ _i• e]_'J_llt v[_]-'t== Function & Channel Displays Blank Tape/No Video Signal Indications When a function button CH 0 8 Whenever a blank section of a tape comes is pressed, e.g. PLAY, up in Play mode, or when the selected or you change channel has no broadcast signal with Weak...
Page 12 • If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN terminals, connect them to DECK for higher quality picture and sound. • You can enjoy stereo sound even if your TV is not stereo by connecting a stereo amplifier to DECK. •...
Page 13 • With a Cable Box (DECK,_Cable Box_TV) • viewany • record scrambled (including D VD/VCR DECK scrambled) channels. channel. • use Remote Control to select channels without using Multi-brand control feature. • Connect With Two Cable Boxes D VD/VCR DECK rANT7 record and view •...
Page 14 • If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with the Dolby Surround mark. For information on Panasonic or Technics Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound Decoders please contact your local dealer.
Page 15 • Connecting Amplifier (5.1 ch Surround system) [Digital connection] DECK,I, Dolby Digital Decoder,l, Amplifier,l, Speaker DECK,I, DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Decoder ,_Amplifier ,l,Speaker When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital bitstream or DTS bitstream is output from the DECK OPTICAL digital...
Page 16 Turn TV on. See connections (_) RF Coaxial Cable Connection and (_)AV Cable Connection on page 12. <RF Coaxial Cable Connection> Set TV to channel 3. <AV Cable Connection> Set TV to VIDEO. [DECK + TV] • Go to "initial Setup (Ready to Play)." (See below.) [Cable Box --,- DECK ÷...
Page 17 Settings are made automatically. When complete, this screen appears. EJECT DST:ON SETTING CH 10 AUTO CLOCK COMPLETED G®® If "AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE" @@O@J appears, manually set clock (below). ACTION SELECT AV< I_ AUTO CLOCK IS INCOMPLETE PLEASE SET CLOCK PRESSING ACTION If Auto Clock Set was incomplete.
Page 18 Press ACTION* MENU • PROGRAM functions are not available • when using COMPONENT Video Output UP CLOCK to display MENU. UP CHANNEL and S-VIDEO OUT, Please set TV to IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR'S OUTPUT CH:3 either RF INPUT or VIDEO INPUT, and then press PROGRAM.
Page 19 POWER *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button NUMBER on the remote and try the button again. keys QQQ® CHi/T ADD/DLT ACTION SELECT • Time Zone Adjust • VCR's Output Iv_i • Channel (Only when Auto Clock is set.) 1 ) Press...
Page 20 Ready Checklist EJECT VCR/TV [] Atl connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15) [] TV and DECK are plugged in. [] TV is on and tuned to CH 3, 4, or VIDEO. F_10 Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR.) CHAIr ®G®...
Page 21 This video recorder, equipped with HQ Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 6). (High Quality) system, is compatible • DECK power comes on. If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 32) with existing VHS equipment. is set to "OFF," press VCR/TV on the remote for Only use tapes with the _ mark.
Page 22 Ready Checklist Press POWER* on the remote or DECK. All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15) Press OVO to select DVD mode. DECK is plugged in. If a disc is already inserted, go to step 4. If DECK is connected to an audio amplifier, (Depending on the disc, playback...
Page 23 • Forward/Reverse Scene Search Iv_¢"W',-L , . • ,, • ,, Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- during play. Press PLAY to release. Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are • Search speed, slow at first, increases with each using two front speakers only.
Page 24 Ready Checklist All connections are made. (pp. 12 - 15) TV and DECK are plugged in. POWER Clock set correctly• (p. 18) Tape has record tab intact. (p. 6) Remote is in VCR mode• (Press VCR.) Sufficient tape remaining for recording time• ®@@ Press PROG* to display Program.
Page 25 Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents: (Recording is not in progress) To cancel a Timer Press PROG -- Recording in progress...- to display Program List. Hold down STOP in VCR mode a few seconds to cancel the Timer [_ls 2:00p 3:20p02 sLP1 Press Recording.
Page 26 Connection Make the Audio/Video Connection as shown on pp. 12 - 15. • You can use TV connected to a Stereo amplifier and speakers instead of Stereo TV. The following are possible audio broadcast types and on- screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with a "[c_"mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow.
Page 27 Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) to display audio mode. (Display disappears after 5 seconds.) Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) repeatedly to select desired mode. ((STEREO • Refer to "Receivable Broadcast Types" on p. 26. • Arrow indicates selection. Make a recording. See p. 21. Start playback.
Page 28 The Remote Control can be set to control some TVs. Find your TV Brand Code Number on the following page. • Set up for TV control, ÷ hold down TV button, ÷ enter code with NUMBER keys. Confirm code entry, ,- press POWER to turn selected unit on or off.
Page 29 Toshiba ........... Panasonic ......... 01,02 Quasar ..........01,02 Sanye ............RCA ............Fisher ............GE ............JVC ............Zenith ............Hitachi ............. Magnavox ..........Mitsubishi .......... 07, 13 Sylvania ..........Samsung ..........Gold Star ........15, 16, 17 Sharp ..........
Page 30 Search System For each recording, an invisible index To quickly return to a specified tape location. mark is placed on the tape. A program index and information are also included for timer recordings, These marks Press DISPLAY during play to display Counter. used to access or scan recordings.
Page 31 O" " " o0" °0 • Select your tape length so the tape position To find out the present tape position and and amount of tape remaining are properly amount of tape remaining. displayed. (See "Tape Position Display" section right.) Tape position is displayed incorrectly in the following cases:...
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You can turn DECK's blue light off if you The VCR/TV selection can be set to auto or manual. find it to be glaring. Press ACTION* To turn LIGHT off, to display MENU. press DISPLAY for 5 seconds in VCR mode, Press At' to select "SET UP VCR,"...
Page 33 When "ON," picture is displayed regardless of signal strength. Press ACTION to display MENU. UP VCR ..1 Press AV SET U P CLOCK to select "SET U P VCR'S OUTPUT CH:3 press SET. SELECT:&V SET:SET CHANNEL," D]OMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH EXIT :ACTION _N_EAT ChE,...
Page 34 • • *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. If Multi-brand feature is used (p. 28), and this feature is set to on, a warning appears whenever an invalid key is pressed in TV mode.
Page 35 Connection D VD/VCR DECK VCR/ _mlcorder IHi_Pd Front of DECK VIOE01N2L-AUDI0LN2-R (Audio/Video In Terminals on the front of DECK are available) Connect VIDEO OUT terminal on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN terminal on DECK. To monitor the dubbing, also connect TV as shown. Connect "L"...
Page 36 Ready Checklist [] Please read "Basic DVD Operation" You can select a different subtitle language (if offered) than on page 22. the one set at the Settings for DVD Operation. (See p. 52.) [Subtitle language] Press TITLE* [Audio sound track language] in Play mode to display...
Page 37 When L_) appears on the screen while • a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation DVDs may contain scenes shot from multiple camera prohibited by DECK or the disc. angles allowing the same scene to be viewed at different angles.
Page 38 IIIt! _ hVA _3111[!._vJ I] _31_] 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.) Press TITLE* in Play mode to display the title screen.
Page 39 [_11' Ready Checklist • • • • • DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD. You can program specific tracks and order of play. CD is inserted. Press ACTION to display DVD MAiN MENU. Press A'9" to select Do operation steps 1 through at left on this page.
Page 40 I_1_ Ready Checklist DECK is in DUD mode, press DUD. Tracks are played in a random order. Press ACTION* to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press &V to select "PLAY MODE," D[SC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT F_lO MAIN MENU STILL MODE :AUTO NUMBER V MODE :4:3...
Page 41 DVD-Audio Operation (DVD-Audio only) This DECK, equipped with a 192 kHz/24 bit Audio D/A converter, supports DVD-Aud)o recorded with high quality sound, The DVD-Audio feature includes "Still Image Skip" and "Bonus Group Playback" functions. (See below.) Please refer to "Basic DVD Operation" on pages 22 and 23. DVD-Audio still images (onty if contained) can be skipped over.
Page 42 You can enjoy playing your personally recorded/edited DVD-RAM discs on this DECK. • This DECK was designed for playback only. DVD-RAM recording is not possible. Do steps 1 ~ 3 on page 22. • Play begins from the first program title recorded the DVD-RAM.
Page 43 If the DVD-RAM features a Play List, your preselected list of favorite scenes is displayed for easy access, (Operation can vary according to how you edited the DVD-RAM.) Press PLAY LIST Established in Play/Stop mode to display the Play List menu. Play List No.
Page 44 When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show disc Ready Checklist information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time) DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD. and DECK information (repeat play, play mode). Press DISPLAY* in Play or Stop mode to display "On-Screen Displays."...
Page 45 • Disc information screen (for DVD-Video) 1. TITLE Go directly to a preset title number. • Select "TITLE", and press SET. • Change the No. by pressing &V or NUMBER keys, and press SET. 2, CHAPTER Go directly to a preset chapter number.
Page 46 • Disc information screen (for CD) 1. TRACK No. Go directly to a preset track number. • Select "TRACK", and press SET*. • Change the No. by pressingAV or NUMBER keys, and press SET 2. Disc currently being played The type of disc currently inserted is displayed. 3.
Page 47 • DECK information screen (for DECK) 1. Operating mode The current operation is displayed. 2. Repeat Play mode (see p. 48) : DisPt Repeat play mode can be selected. • Select "REPEAT", and press SET. • Change the desired mode during play by pressing &Y, and press SET. Repeat Play mode IDVD-Video CHAPTER...
Page 48 Repeat Play mode example (see p. 47) • CHAPTER/TITLE REPEAT PLAY (DVD-Video) CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION POWER OPEN/ TITLE =t_,S 0 - CLOSE chapter chapter chapter CHAPTER REPEAT TITLE REPEAT r>..10 NORMAL PLAY @(9@ NUMBER keys • TRACK/GROUP REPEAT PLAY (DVD-Audio) ®...
Page 49 This unit can play MP3/WMA/JPEG format CD-R or CD-RW recorded for personal use on a PC, etc. " " , Some discs may not play due to the condition of Do steps 1-3 at left. the recording. Press J,v to select an MP3/WMA file (_/,;b).
Page 50 • Select PLAY MODE [JPEG Slide-show] _lJ "-] = [_ I "-] _ ;_'_ ,'t (During STOP mode) Press • • to select the desired PLAY MODE You can play back JPEG images. (See below). Displayable Image Size: 32x32~7680x7680 pixels "PLAY MODE] Some JPEG format may not be played back.
Page 51 PJ;J:_ lr4r_;TT;t (During JPEG Playback.) You can enlarge specific portions of a JPEG picture and select the zoom ratio using the ZOOM button on the remote during JPEG Playback screen. Set Zoom size. F>_lO Press ZOOM repeatedly to change display follows.
Page 52 Once initial settings are done, they Press ACTION* remain in memory (even after power is to display DVD MAIN MENU. turned off) until changed. This means DECK will operate under the same conditions (especially DVDs) each time. ovo _,,_. M _u Press ,iV ....
Page 53 Ready Checklist DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD. Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of DECK. Recommended setting Type of amplifier Press ACTION to be connected LPCM Dolby to display DVD MAIN MENU. (DVD) Digital No amplifier is connected...
Page 54 Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture. Press ACTION* to display DVD MAIN MENU. F>..I_ Press AV to select "STILL MODE," @@® press SET repeatedly @@0@ for mode. (See below.) AC_ON SELECT AUTO: "FIELD" (Field still) or "FRAME" (Frame still) is AT,_ automatically...
Page 55 • If the television is not progressive Sets the Component Video Output Connector (p. 10, 13) compatible, a progressive scan picture is to output the Progressive scan signal. not available. Connect the Video Output or S-Video Output connector (see p. 12, 13) and set PROGRESSIVE OUT to "OFF".
Page 56 Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings "AUDIO", "SUBTITLE" and/or "MENUS" (see p. 52). iCode Code Code Code Language Language Language Language i6565 Afar 7079 Faroese 7678 8375 Slovak Lingala i6566 Abkhazian 7082 French 7679 Laothian 8376 Slovenian i6570 Afrikaans 7089...
Page 57 These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions. PLEASE SET CLOCK If you attempt to set or review a Timer PRESSING ACTION Recording and the Clock is not set... PLEASE PREPARE If the DECK is not in Stop mode, or cassette is FOR TIMER REC not inserted, or cassette has no record tab, or...
Page 58 Check the foflowing points if you are having troubb with your DECK. Completely insert Power Pbg into an AC outlet. No power,,, Press POWER button on. Make sure power source is active. Auto power-off (shutoff) occurs after about 5 min. Power turns itself off,..
Page 59 mlvj m TL_] m ] (.,.".)_J Play fails to start even when PLAY is • This DECK cannot play discs other than DVDs and CDs. pressed... The disc may be dirty and require cleaning. • Picture is distorted during rapid •...
Page 60 A ACTION button ......... 8, 18 P PLAY button (Playback a Tape) ..8, 20 Accessories ..........POWER button ........ADD/DELETE button PROG button (PROGRAM) ....8, 24 (Add or Delete a Channel) .... 8, 19 Program Clear, Review, Replace ..25 Audio Broadcast types Q Quality Picture ........
Page 61 A ACTION button ......... 8, 52 R Random Play (For CD) ......ANGLE button Repeat Play ........47, 48 Resume Function ......... (Multiple Angle Viewing) ..8, 37, 51 AUDIO button RETURN button ....... 8, 22 Rotation ..........(Audio Soundtrack Language) ..
Page 62 Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 Eastern Zone: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Central Region: 1707 N Randall Road El-C-l,...

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