Panasonic TV/DVD/VCR Combination AG-527DVDE Operating Instructions

LSQT0620A
TV / DVD / VCR Combination
Operating Instructions
Model No. AG-527DVDE
• Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 11 to 17.
Initial Setup
TV Operation
Basic Operation
Timer Operation
For Your Information
Advanced Operation
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Please read these instructions carefully before
attempting to connect, operate, or...

Important Safeguards and Precautions
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INSTALLATION
1 POWER SOURCE CAUTIONOperate 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.
2 POWER CORD PLUGFor safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one wide
blade), or a three-wire grounding type plug. Always
hold the plug firmly and make sure your hands are
dry when plugging in or unplugging the AC power cord.
Regularly remove dust,...

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CAUTION:UNIT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.
HOWEVER THIS UNIT USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD
CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE
SURE TO  OPERATE THE  UNIT  CORRECTLY  AS  INSTRUCTED.
WHEN THIS UNIT IS PLUGGED TO THE WALL OUTLET,  DO  NOT
PLACE YOUR  EYES  CLOSE TO THE  OPENING  OF THE  DISC TRAY
AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS UNIT.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION...

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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.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.                 AG-527DVDE
Serial No.
Remote Control
LSSQ0302
Batteries 2 “AA”
Accessories
Battery replacement caution Do not mix...

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Table of Contents
Initial Setup
Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions ........ 2 - 3
Before Using ........................................................................................ 4
Information (Unit, Cassette, Disc) .................................................. 6 - 7
Location of Controls ..................................................................... 8 - 11
Connections................................................................................ 11 - 13
Initial...

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Information (Unit, Cassette, Disc)
V I DEO  HEADS  MAY
NEED  CLEAN I NG  PL EASE   I NSERT  HEAD CLEAN I NG  CASSETTE 
OR  REFER   TO  MANUAL 
END : PLAY
Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually
cause video heads to become clogged.
Head Clog SensorDisplay
Picture Tube: 27 inch measured
diagonal 100°  deflection
Picture Tube
VCR
Video Recording System:
4 rotary heads helical
scanning system
Audio  Track: 1 track (Normal)
2 channel
(Hi-Fi Audio Sound)
Tuner
Broadcast Channels: VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~...

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Initial Setup
Definition of Terms
AngleSome DVD discs feature scenes simultaneously
shot from different angles. The ANGLE button can be
used to view the scene from different angles.
(ANGLE Indicator lights up on the unit when a scene
recorded at different angles is detected.)
Chapter NumberTitles are subdivided into numbered sections. You can
quickly search for a favorite scene using these numbers.
DVDA high-density optical disc on which high-quality
pictures and sound have been digitally recorded.
DVD...

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Location of Controls
Remote Control Buttons
SKIP STILL/PAU S EMENU
Displays DVD menu.
screen. In Stop mode, goes to the counter
3 minutes of tape. “0:00:00”. In Play mode, skips over 1 to
DVDSets to DVD mode.
LIGHTSee next page. 
DSS/CABLESets the remote to control some
basic DDS or Cable box functions.
FMReceives FM radio signal.
VOLUME UP/DOWNAdjusts volume.
RAPID TUNEDisplays the last channel
you were watching.
ADD/DELETE/CLEARAdds or deletes a channel.
Cancels an item on the screen.
SUB...

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Universal Light Tower® Illuminated Remote Control
LIGHT button:
When LIGHT is pressed, (DVD, 
, DSS/CABLE, CH UP/DOWN, VOL 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.
EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE button:
When this button is pressed in TV-VCR mode, the tape is ejected.
This button is inoperative if pressed during recording.
If pressed in DVD mode, the disc tray opens or closes.
Indicators on the Front Panel...

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Location of Controls (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.)
SKIP      (See page 8.)Built-In SpeakerX2
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
(See page 8.)
TRACKING UP/DOWN
(See page 8.)
    VOLUME UP/DOWN
(See page 8.)
REC
(See page 8.)
 
PLAY/REPEAT
(See page 8.)
STOP/EJECT
(See page 8.)
FAST FORWARD/
SEARCH
(See page...