Panasonic Agvp310 Operating Instructions Manual

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REW        1 2 : 0 0AM0 : 25CH 02-0 : 1 2 : 3 4 SPSTEREOSAPMONO
VCR Status & Clock DisplaysBlank Tape/ No Video Signal
Indications
Whenever a blank section of a tape comes
up in Play mode, or when the selected
channel has no broadcast signal with Weak
Signal Display Feature (p. 33) set to OFF,
the TV screen will turn solid blue.
Function Status
Rec Time Remaining
(OTR mode only,
see p. 21.)
Current Time
Channel
Tape Speed
(See p. 4.) Broadcast Audio
Being Received
(See pp. 26, 27.)
When a function button
is pressed, e.g. PLAY,
or you change
channels, a 5-second
display appears.
Counter
Displays (On Screen & Multi Function)
To display or remove
screen shown at right,
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ press DISPLAY.
Multi Function Display
On Screen Displays (VCR)
Function & Channel Displays
CH 0 8
VCRTIMER RECHi - FiDIGITDIGITAL
CDDVDMP3
WMA
AM
PMANGLE
VCR mode IndicatorLights up when
DECK is in VCR mode.
Hi-Fi IndicatorLights up when
Hi-Fi audio is
present in Play
mode.
Timer IndicatorLights up when
DECK is set for
Timer Recording,
or when One
Touch Recording
(OTR) is used.
Flashes when
Timer Recording is
set, but a tape has
not been inserted
into DECK and
when a power
interruption occurs
during Timer
Programming.VCR REC IndicatorLights up during
recording.
DTS IndicatorLights up when a DTS
formatted DVD is played.
(DVD only)
Dolby Digital
Indicator
Lights up when a “Dolby Digital”
formatted DVD is played.
(DVD only)
Clock/ Status/ Channel/ Speed DisplayDisplays current time. Briefly displays DECK
status when you press a function button,
channel number or “L1” or “L2” when you select
channel or line input, and recording speed when
you press SPEED.
ANGLE IndicatorLights up when a
scene recorded at
different angles is
detected.
(See p. 37.)
(DVD only)
DVD mode IndicatorLights up when
DECK is in DVD mode.
AM/PM
Indicator
Tape IndicatorLights up when a tape
is inserted.DISC IndicatorLights up when a
disc is inserted.
CD/MP3/WMA
Indicator
CD : Lights when an
Audio CD is
inserted or
JPEG file is
played.
MP3/WMA :
Lights when an
MP3 or WMA
file is played.
Initial Setup
(Connection)
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Connections
1 Disconnect antenna or cable from TV
and connect to DECK.
Basic Connections
Connect DECK and TV with an RF Coaxial Cable a (supplied) or an AV Cable b
(not supplied) as shown in the figure below.
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.
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV AUDIO
IN 1OUT
DVD/VCR DECK
VHF/UHF
 R L
 VIDEOVHF/
UHF
VIDEO
IN AUDIO IN
RL
TV
 AV CABLE (not supplied)
2 Connect DECK to TV with RF Coaxial Cable.
RF COAXIAL CABLE(supplied)a
b
DSS
Receiver
OUT
IN
IN
Note to CABLE system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) 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.
OUT
IN Antenna or CableCable Box
or
      
  DECK    TV          
  DSS Receiver    DECK    TV      
  Cable Box    DECK    TV
When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with
fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals.
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You CannotYou Can
record and view
both scrambled
and unscrambled
channels if
additional
equipment is
added.
This connection
requires: two
converter boxes,
an A/B switch,
and a 2-way
splitter.view a channel
other than the
one selected
for any type of
recording.
set a Timer
recording of a
channel unless
you select it on
the Cable Box.IN FROM ANT.
OUT
 TO TV
IN 1
VHF/UHF
OUT
IN 2 IN 1
Cable Box
OUT IN OUT 2 OUT 1
2-Way Splitter
OUT
A/B Switch IN
  
      
  Connect With Two Cable Boxes
IN FROM ANT.
OUT
 TO TV
IN 1
VHF/UHF
OUT
Cable BoxOUT ININ
R
LOUT
TV
VIDEOAUDIO ANT or CATV
You CannotYou Can
record
scrambled
channels. view any
(including
scrambled)
channel.
use Remote
Control to select
channels without
using Multi-brand
control feature.
ANT
or
CATV
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
R
LOUT
TV
Connect AUDIO OUT2 (L, R) to the AUDIO IN (L, R) of the TV. (audio input for COMPONENT
or S-VIDEO mode).
If your TV has COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT, connect to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
If your TV does not have COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT but has S-VIDEO INPUT, connect to
S-VIDEO OUT.
When in DVD mode, set your TV to either COMPONENT VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN.
Connections For DVD Only (enjoying higher picture quality)
Other Connections
Notes
DVD/VCR DECK
DVD/VCR DECK
VHF/
UHF
Cable Box
VHF/
UHF
      
  With a Cable Box (DECK 
      
  Cable Box    TV)
2
1
3
Initial Setup
(Connection)
You can watch DVDs through the S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO, VHF/UHF OUT TO TV,
and VIDEO OUT connections to your TV. The VCR and TUNER pictures are available only
from the VIDEO OUT and VHF/UHF OUT TO TV connections to your TV.
PROG functions on the remote are not available when using S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT
Video Output. Please set TV to either RF INPUT or VIDEO INPUT, and then press PROG.
TV must have capability to accept and display a progressive scan signal to use
PROGRESSIVE mode. Consult your TV operating instructions.
VIDEO AUDIO
RL
TV COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT2
S-VIDEO    OUT
DVD   OUTPUT
Y
P 
B
P RR L
IN
Y
PB
PR
S-VIDEO
IN
RLIN
From DECK’s
A/V OUTPUTDVD/VCR DECK
or
IN
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Connections (continued)
Audio Connections
Ready Checklist
Turn down the volume, then turn DECK, as well as other equipment to be connected,
off before proceeding with connection.
Do not block ventilation holes of any of the equipment and arrange them so that air can
circulate freely.
Read through the instructions before connecting other equipment.
Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables.
 Connecting Amplifier (2ch stereo system)
SpeakerAmplifierSpeaker
AUDIO OUT2AUDIO IN
R    L
L
R
DVD/VCR DECK
Notes on audio output from the optical digital audio output connector
Enjoying digital audio output from the digital audio output connector
For your reference: Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression technique developed by the Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. Supporting 5.1-channel surround sound, as well as stereo (2-channel)
sound, this technique enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc.
 Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs. While CDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit,
DVDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit ~ 192 kHz/24 bit.
 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.
Disc
DVD
DVD-RAM
CD
MP3
WMASound recording format
Dolby Digital
Linear PCM
(48/96/192/44.1/88.2/
176.4 kHz 16/20/24bit)
DTS
Dolby Digital
Linear PCM(48 kHz/16 bit)
Linear PCM
MP3
WMAOptical digital audio output from connector
Dolby Digital bitstream (1-5.1 ch)
or PCM (48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)*
1
Linear PCM (2 ch)
(48 kHz sampling/16 bit or 44.1 kHz sampling/
16 bit)*
2
Bitstream or PCM (48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)*1
Dolby Digital bitstream (1 - 5.1 ch)
or PCM (48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)
Linear PCM (2 ch)
Linear PCM (44.1 kHz sampling)
Linear PCM (It depends on the MP3 file)
Linear PCM (It depends on the WMA file)
*1 The type of audio output from the connector can be selected by the Settings for DVD
Operation. (See p. 53.)
*2 When “LPCM(DVD)” is set to OFF in the DVD Main Menu, 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling/16 bit is
ouput. When set to ON, sampling of sound quality greater than 44.1 or 48 kHz/16 bit is reduced
to 44.1 or 48 kHz/16 bit. (See page 53.)
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Notes on connecting an optical
digital audio cable (optional)
Firmly connect the cable to the
connector.
Caution for optical digital audio output connector:
When connecting an amplifier (with an Optical Digital Input Connector) which does not
contain the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, be sure to select “PCM” at “Dolby Digital”
and “PCM” at “dts” of the Settings for DVD Operation “Audio Output” (see p. 53).
Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high level of noise that it may
be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.
When a Dolby Digital/DTS decoder is connected, please select “Bitstream” at “dts” or
“Dolby Digital” of the Settings for DVD Operation “Audio Output”.
If “PCM” is selected, there will be stereo sound. (See p. 53.)
CDs can be played as usual.
Note:
Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with DECK.
Amplifier
DVD/VCR DECK
(Rear)
Front
SpeakerFront
Speaker Surround
SpeakerSurround
Speaker
Center
Speaker
Subwoofer
Decoder with
Dolby Digital /DTS
processing (optional)
Optical Digital
Audio Cable
(optional)
To Optical
Digital Audio
Input Connector
[5.1ch Surround system]
When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital bitstream
or DTS bitstream is output from the DECK OPTICAL digital audio output connector.
When DECK is connected to a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder, you can
enjoy theater-quality audio in your home. [An optical digital audio cable (optional)
is required when an optional Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder is used.]
Connecting Amplifier (5.1 ch Surround system) [Digital connection]
DECK    Dolby Digital Decoder    Amplifier    Speaker
or
DECK    DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Decoder    Amplifier    Speaker
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No’s. 5,451,942,
5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762, 6,487,535 and other US. and world-wide patents issued and
pending. “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reser ved.
Initial Setup
(Connection)
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Before doing Initial Setup
Initial Setup for Basic Connections (Ready to Play)
Turn TV on.
See connections a RF Coaxial Cable Connection and b AV Cable Connection on page 12.

  Set TV to channel 3.

Set TV to VIDEO.
[DECK 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ TV]
  Go to “Initial Setup (Ready to Play).” (See below.)
[Cable Box 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ DECK 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ TV], [DSS 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ DECK 
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ TV]
  Turn on Cable Box and set it to your Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) channel
in your time zone.
  If you use a DSS Receiver, it must be turned off.2 1
3
Press VCR on remote for VCR mode.
Plug DECK Power Cord into AC wall outlet. DECK comes on and auto channel
and clock set starts.
If screen below does not appear, check DECK - TV connection and, if TV is tuned to
channel 3, try switching it to channel 4.
To change VCR’s output channel, please see “VCR’s Output Channel” on page 19.
AUTO  CLOCK  SET
     
     PROCEEDING
CANCEL : STOP
Plug VCR  Power  plug
into an AC wall outlet.
Initial Setup (Ready to Play)
2 1
Function buttons are void during Initial Setup.
To eject a tape during Auto Set, press EJECT on remote
or STOP/EJECT twice on DECK.
Then make settings manually. (See p. 18.)
If Auto Clock Set takes more than 30 minutes,
press STOP and perform settings manually. (See p. 18.)
Notes
CH  AUTO  SET  PROCEEDING
CANCEL : STOP
Continued on next page...
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*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, 
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
Settings are made automatically. 
When complete, this screen appears. 
If “AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE ”
appears, manually set clock (below).
3
If Auto Clock Set was incomplete.
Press ACTION* on remote to display 
CLOCK screen. 
Press 
 to select the month and SET to
set. In the same manner, select and set 
the date, year, time, and DST (Daylight 
Saving Time). 
Press ACTION to start clock and exit.
Manual Clock Set
1 
2 
3
VCR ACTION
SET
SELECT 
EJECT
STOP/EJECT
AUTO  CLOCK  SET  
IS  
I NCOMPLETE
PLEASE  SET  CLOCK  BY 
PRESSING
  ACT I ON  KEY
DST : ON1 /  1/2004   THU-- -12:00PM
- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - 
SET  CLOCK
SELECT :                SET : SETEND: ACT I ON     
DST : ON6 /20/2004   SUN- -15:30PM
- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - 
SET  CLOCK
SELECT :                SET : SET 
START: ACT I ON     
d y to Play)
Initial Setup
(Connection)
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Clock
2)Press  to select
“ MANUAL, ” and  press SET .
(For Auto Clock Set, select 
“ AUTO CLOCK SET. ”)
3)  Press 
 and  to
select, then set the date, 
time, and DST (Daylight 
Saving Time).
4)  Press ACTION  to 
startClock and exit this 
mode.
(“TIME ZONE ADJUST ”
appears only when auto 
clock is set.)
Language
2) Press SET  repeatedly to
change language item as 
shown below.
For English
For Spanish
For French
1)
Press 
 to select
language item.
Reset Langu ag e,  Channels,  Clo ck,                    VC R’s  O
Channels
2) Press  to select
“ ANTENNA, ” then
press SET  to set your
antenna system 
 ( “TV ” or  “CABLE. ”)
3) Press 
 to select
“ AUTO SET, ” then
press SET .
If you use a Cable Box, 
set it to the PBS channel
in your time zone.
 After Channel Auto Set 
is finished, Auto Clock 
Set will be performed.
1
2Press ACTION* 
to display MENU.
3)  Press ACTION  to exit.1) 
Press 
 to select
“ SET UP CHANNEL, ”
and  press SET . 1) 
Press  to select
“ SET CLOCK, ” and
press SET .

PROGRAM functions are not available 
when using COMPONENT Video Output 
and S-VIDEO OUT. Please set TV to 
either RF INPUT or VIDEO INPUT, and 
then press PROGRAM.
➡
➡
SELECT :              EXIT          : ACTION    SET : SET
                MENU 
SET  UP  VCR
SET  UP  CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR’S  OUTPUT  CH:3
ELEGIR :              SALIR: ACTION FIJAR : SET
                     MENU 
PREPARAR VCR
FIJAR  RELOJ
FIJAR  CANAL
LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPA ÑOLSALIDA  DE  VCR  CANAL : 3
SELECT :              EXIT          : ACTION    SET : SET
                MENU 
SET  UP  VCR
SET  UP  CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR ’S  OUTPUT  CH:3
SELECT :              EXIT          : ACTION    SET : SET
                MENU 
SET  UP  VCR
SET  UP  CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR ’S  OUTPUT  CH:3
SELECT :              EXIT          : ACTION    SET : SET
                MENU 
SET  UP  VCR
SET  UP  CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR ’S  OUTPUT  CH:3
CH  AUTO  SET  PROCEEDING
CANCEL : STOP
SELECT :              EXIT          : ACTION    SET : SET
                MENU 
SET  UP  VCR
SET   UP   CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR ’S  OUTPUT  CH:3
DST : ON1 /  1/2004   THU-- -12:00PM
- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - 
SET  CLOCK
SELECT :                SET : SETEND: ACT I ON     
AUTO  CLOCK  SETMANU 
NUALT I ME  ZONE  ADJUST   :    0
SET  CLOCK
SELECT :                SET : SET 
EXIT: ACT I ON     SELECT :               SET : SETEXIT       : ACT I ON   
ANTENNA  :   CABLEAUTO   SETWEAK  S I GNAL  D I SPLAY : OFF
SET  UP  CHANNEL
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Add or Delete a Channel
To add channel: 
Select channel with NUMBER keys
and  press ADD/DLT .
To delete channel: 
Select channel with  CH 
/ or
NUMBER keys  and press ADD/DLT .
CHANNEL  08  ADDED
CHANNEL  08  DELE TED
Time Zone Adjust
2)Press  to select
“ TIME ZONE ADJUST, ”
VCR’s Output
Channel
1)  Press  to select
“ VCR ’S OUTPUT CH., ”
and  press SET .
2)  Press SET .
3)  Press ACTION .
After 3 seconds
 To Make Corrections, 
repeat steps 1) ~ 3).
DST (Daylight Saving Time)
DECK auto adjusts clock for DST. 
(p. 17.)
Spring (First Sunday in April)
DST:ON  ➛➛ 
➛➛
➛  Sets clock ahead one hour.
Autumn  (Last Sunday in October)
DST:ON  ➛➛
➛➛
➛  Turns clock back one hour.
 If your area does not observe 
Daylight Saving Time, select 
DST:OFF.
 Keep these time changes in mind
when programming DECK for 
timer recordings.
1) Press  to select
“ SET CLOCK, ” and
press SET .
and  press SET  to
subtract or add hour(s) 
as necessary.
*
Important: If a remote control button does not work 
when pressed, press the VCR button 
on the remote and try the button again.
(Only when Auto Clock is set.)
3)Press ACTION .
“ TIME ZONE ADJUST ”
returns to  “0 ” if clock is
set manually.
 I F   YOU  PRESS  ACT I ON 
KEY, VCR ’  S  OUTPUT   CH  SW I TCHES TO   CH  4.
PLEASE  TUNE  YOUR    TV  TOCH  4.
➡
SELECT :              EXIT          : ACTION    SET : SET
                MENU 
SET  UP  VCR
SET  UP   CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR ’S  OUTPUT  CH:3
SELECT :              EXIT          : ACTION    SET : SET
                MENU 
SET  UP  VCR
SET  UP  CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR ’S  OUTPUT  CH:3
SELECT :              EXIT          : ACTION    SET : SET
                MENU 
SET  UP  VCR
SET  UP  CLOCK
SET  UP  CHANNEL
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR ’S  OUTPUT  CH:4
VCR 
ACTION
SET
SELECT 
POWER
NUMBER 
keys
ADD/DLT
CH  / 
SELECT :                   SET : SETEXIT       : ACT I ON   
SET  CLOCK
AUTO  CLOCK  SETMANUALT I ME  ZONE  ADJUST   :   0
k ,                    VC R’s Output Channel
Basic
Operation
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Playback/ Record on a Tape
Ready Checklist
All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15)TV and DECK are plugged in.TV is on and tuned to CH 3, 4, or VIDEO.Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR.)
Insert a tape.
DECK power comes on. If Auto VCR/TV (see
p. 32) is set to “OFF,” press VCR/TV on the
remote for VCR mode.
If tape has no rec. tab (p. 6), auto play begins.
Special Features During Play
1
2
Press PLAY* to play a tape.
Playback a Tape
These features work best in SP or SLP mode.
The sound will be muted.
To reduce picture noise, see “Manual
Tracking Control” on page 4.
After 3 minutes in Still or Slow mode, VCR
stops to protect the tape and the video heads.
Notes
Insert a tape.
2
1
Playback using DECK buttons
Press PLAY.
Multi Function Display
Press STOP/EJECT to stop
and/ or eject a tape.
VCR
DVD
EJECT
CH  / 
REW/
SLOW- FF/
SLOW+
PLAY
PAUSE/
STILL
VCR/TV
STOP
REC
SPEED
Picture interruption may occur with some TVs.
FF and REW search speed may vary depending
on current tape position.
After 10 minutes in search mode, VCR returns to
Play mode to protect the tape and the video heads.
Notes
3
Press REW/SLOW- or FF/SLOW+ in Stop
mode to rewind or fast forward a tape. Press STOP to stop a tape.
Forward/Reverse Scene Search
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.
After search has begun, each additional press of
FF or REW changes speed.
Rapid Rewind/FF
Rewinds a T-120 tape in approx. 1 minute.
Press EJECT on remote,
or STOP/EJECT on DECK to eject a tape.
Still (Freeze) Picture
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PAUSE/STILL.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.
Frame by Frame Picture
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PAUSE/STILL in Still mode.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.
Slow Motion Picture
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press FF/SLOW+ (increase speed) or
REW/SLOW- (decrease speed) in Still
mode.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.
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