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Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder AG-2580P Operating Instructions
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Page 1 June 11, 2002 10:25 am Operating Instructions Video Cassette Recorder AG- P Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Printed in Malaysia VQT0A14 0702MNV f ff fPJ f ff fPJ LPT0712-001A AG-2580P_EN.fm Page 1 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 10:26 AM
Page 2 May 28, 2002 11:25 am —2— CONTENTS Buttons, Connectors and Indicator................................................... 5 Connections and Plug&Play Setting ................................................ 6 Initial Settings .............................................................................. 7Language Setting .................................................................... 7 Clock Setting .......................................................................... 7 Tuner Setting .......................................................................... 8 Playback ...................................................................................... 8Basic Playback ....................................................................... 8 Playback Features .................................................................. 9 Recording ................................................................................... 10Basic Recording ................................................................... 10 Recording Features ............................................................... 10 Timer Recording ......................................................................... 10Changing VCR Plus+® Setting ............................................... 10 VCR Plus+® Timer Programing .............................................. 11 Express Timer Programing .................................................... 11 24HR Quick Programing ...................................................... 11 Other Functions .......................................................................... 12Timer warning display .......................................................... 12 Checking tape position ......................................................... 12 Changing display information .............................................. 12 Function settings .................................................................. 12 Satellite Auto Recording ....................................................... 13 Multi-Brand Remote Control ................................................ 14 Changing Remote Control Code ........................................... 14 Editing ....................................................................................... 15 Specifications ............................................................................. 15 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the PANASONIC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR, Remote or video cassette. 1. DO NOT place the VCR . . . ...in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. ...in direct sunlight. ...in a dusty environment. ...in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. ...on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration. 2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings. 3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote. 4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR or on the Remote. 5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport. VCR Plus+, C3 and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. ●Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model. ●This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution. ●HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WA RN I NG :TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION:This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120Vd, 60Hz only. To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other power source. CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION:POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND. Note to CATV system installer:This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC 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. CAUTION:Changes or modifications not approved by PANASONIC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of ConformityModel Number: AG-2580P Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. AG-2580P_EN.fm Page 2 Tuesday, May 28, 2002 11:26 AM
Page 3 May 28, 2002 11:25 am —3— IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. ATTENTION:Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference. INSTALLATION1. Grounding or Polarization (A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating- current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. (B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. 2. Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. If your product is intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 3. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 4. Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. ●Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. ●Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. 6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 2. Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 3. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. USE1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: ●Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. ●Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. ●Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product. ●Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep-pile carpets. 2. Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 3. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like. AG-2580P_EN.fm Page 3 Tuesday, May 28, 2002 11:26 AM
Page 4 June 10, 2002 6:05 pm — 4 — 4. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 5. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards. 6. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 7. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. SERVICING1. Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 2. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance— this indicates a need for service. 3. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 4. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition. How to use the RemoteBefore use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid. The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS receivers. ●Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component. ●The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8m. NOTE:If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again. Video heads cleaningThe heads get dirty in the following cases: ●in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity. ●in a dusty environment ●flaw, dirty or mold on video tapes ●continuous usage for a long time Use a dry cleaning cassette when: ●Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. ●The picture is unclear or no picture appears. ●“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”) ( pg. 13). ATTENTION: To mobile phone users: Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display. On placing the recorder: Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of the VCR as it may cause picture disturbance.
Page 5 June 11, 2002 9:36 am — 5 — Buttons, Connectors and Indicators Front Panel Rear PanelRemote On-screen display If you press OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON”, you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen. Press OSD again to exit on-screen display. The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the recording mode. Cassette loading slot VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors Display panel VCR mode indicator Play indicator Record indicatorTimer mode indicator Channel and auxiliary input/Clock timeREC LINK lamp Remote sensor Advanced JOG dial AC power cord The glow-in-dark buttons shown in white on the illustration above are helpful when using the Remote in darkened rooms. Number keys B+++ E CH125 RECORD THU 12:00 AM PAUSE STEREO –WARNING– SP SAP TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON (CANCEL) INDEX 1 NORM HI-FI COUNT –1:23:45 Channel and auxiliary input Day and clock time STEREO program indication SAP indication Audio monitor indicationsVCR operation mode Ta p e s p e e d Cassette mark Tape position Index number Timer warning display Ti m e c o u n t e r
Page 6 May 28, 2002 11:25 am —6— Connections and Plug&Play Setting ACheck contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (pg. 15). BSituate VCR Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface. CConnect VCR to TV RF Connection ADisconnect the TV antenna from the TV. BConnect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN terminal on the rear of the VCR. CConnect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna input terminal. AV Connection (improves picture quality during tape playback.) If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors AConnect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the illustration. BConnect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video input connectors on the TV. ●Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another. DPerform Plug&Play setup Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Do not turn on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically. The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “host channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area. ATTENTION:If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. What to do if Plug&Play setting failed ●If an incorrect time is displayed on the display panel, perform the “Semiauto Clock Set” ( pg. 7) or “Manual Clock Set” (pg. 7) procedure. ●If “–:– –” appears on the display panel, ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug&Play setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug&Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform “Manual Clock Set” ( pg. 7) and “Auto Channel Set” (pg. 8) or “Manual Channel Set” (pg. 8). ESet VCR channel The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection. Press POWER to turn off the VCR, then press STOP/ EJECT ( 0) on the VCR for more than 5 seconds. “CH3” appears on the display panel. Press CH+/– on the Remote to select “CH3”, “CH4” or “CH–”(OFF), then press OK. ●The VCR channel is preset to “CH3”. Set to “CH4” if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area. FFinal preparation for use Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. You can now perform basic playback or basic recording. RF cable (supplied) Back of VCRFlat feeder AC power cord Audio/video cable (not supplied) To audio/video input connectors Antenna or cable Matching transformer (not supplied)Coaxial cable AC outlet To 75 terminal TV During Initial Auto Clock Set “Aut” blinks. During Auto Channel Set The channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set. Plug&Play Completed The current time is displayed. AG-2580P_EN.fm Page 6 Tuesday, May 28, 2002 11:26 AM
Page 7 May 28, 2002 11:25 am —7— Initial Settings Language Setting The default setting is “ENGLISH”. AAccess Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e. BSelect language This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages — in English, Spanish or French. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE”, then press OK or e repeatedly until the desired language is selected. Press MENU to return to normal screen. Clock Setting Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting or if you use a cable box. Preparations A Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e. BAccess Clock Set screen Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or e. Setting clock semiautomatically — Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/ time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 11 1 to 2 22 2 in “Preparations” above, then go to the following steps. NOTE:The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed. ASet Auto Clock to ON Press OK or e on the Remote repeatedly to move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press rt so that “ON” is selected. BSelect host channel You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel number. Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number is selected. CSelect D.S.T. mode Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then press rt repeatedly until the desired setting is selected. AUTO: Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel. (Auto Daylight Saving Time enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.) Be sure to select the correct time zone manually in step 4 44 4. ON: Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock itself. OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you. DSelect time zone Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “TIME ZONE”, then press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone is selected. Each time you press the button, the time zone changes as follows: { AUTO { AT LA N TI C { EASTERN { CENTRAL{ MOUNTAIN { PACIFIC { ALASKA { HAWAII{ (back to the beginning) EComplete Semiauto Clock Set Press MENU to return to normal screen. Turn off the VCR. “Aut” will appear on the display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete. Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 11 1 to 2 22 2 in “Preparations” above, then go to the following steps. ASet time, date and year Press rt until the desired time appears, then press OK or e. Set the date and year in the same way. ●Holding rt changes the time in 30- minute intervals, or changes the date in 15-day intervals. BSelect D.S.T. mode Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then press rt to select the desired setting. ON: Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock itself. OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you. CStart clock Press MENU and normal screen appears. To make corrections any time during the process Press OK or e repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks, then press rt. MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END SELECT WITH ( , ) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO ENDINITIAL SET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET * CABLE BOX SET * DBS RECEIVER SET * not function with this VCR MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END SELECT WITH ( , ) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO ENDINITIAL SET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET * CABLE BOX SET * DBS RECEIVER SET * not function with this VCR PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO ENDCLOCK SET TIME DATE YEAR 1:00PM 12/24 00 SUN AUTO CLOCK : ON HOST CH : AUTO (CATV) D.S.T. : AUTO TIME ZONE : AUTO PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END CLOCK SET TIME DATE YEAR – –:– –AM 1/ 1 00 AUTO CLOCK : ON HOST CH : AUTO (CATV) D.S.T. : AUTO TIME ZONE : AUTO PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END CLOCK SET TIME DATE YEAR 1 : 00 AM 12/ 24 00 SUN AUTO CLOCK : OFF D.S.T. : ON AG-2580P_EN.fm Page 7 Tuesday, May 28, 2002 11:26 AM
Page 8 May 28, 2002 11:25 am —8— Tuner Setting Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. AAccess Main Menu screen, then Tuner Set screen Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or e. BPerform Auto Channel Set Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “AUTO CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or e. The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically during Auto Channel Set. ●When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on screen. ●If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” appears on screen. Check the connections and start again. Press MENU to return to normal screen. Setting channels manually — Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. AAccess Main Menu screen, then Tuner Set screen Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or e. BAccess Manual Channel Set screen Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or e. CAdd or skip desired channels To add channels APress the Number keys on the Remote to input a channel number you want to add. BPress OK or e to set to “ADD”. CRepeat A to B to add other channels. Press MENU to return to normal screen. To skip channels APress rt or the Number keys to select a channel number you want to skip. BPress OK or e to set to “SKIP”. CRepeat A and B to skip other channels. Press MENU to return to normal screen. Playback Basic Playback ALoad a cassette Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR. ●Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. ●The VCR turns on, and the counter on the on-screen display is reset, automatically. ●If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically. BStart playback Press PLAY (4). MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END AUTO CHANNEL SET SCANNING... PRESS (MENU) TO ENDTUNER SET BAND CATV AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET SELECT WITH ( , ) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END TUNER SET BAND CATV AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET SELECT WITH ( , ) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END MANUAL CHANNEL SET (CATV) CH 45 ADD PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9) OR ( , ), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END During playback Stop playback Press STOP (8) on the Remote.ORPress STOP/EJECT (0) on the VCR. Pause playback and view still picture Press PAU S E (9). ●Press PLAY (4) to resume normal playback.ORPush the JOG dial. ●Push the JOG dial again to resume normal playback. Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback Press PAU S E (9) to pause, then press 2 or 6 (or PAU S E (9)) repeatedly. ●Press PLAY (4) to resume normal playback. ORPush the JOG dial to pause, then turn the JOG dial to the left or right. ●Push the JOG dial again to resume normal playback. High speed search Press REW (3) or FF (5).ORTurn the JOG dial quickly to the left or right. ●Press PLAY (4) to resume normal playback. ●If you press and hold REW (3) or FF (5) for more than 2 seconds, simply releasing it cancels the picture search, and normal playback resumes. Picture search at variable speed (including slow-motion) Press 2 or 6 repeatedly.ORTurn the JOG dial to the left or right. ●Press PLAY (4) to resume normal playback. ●Each time you press 2 or 6 or each time JOG dial passes a click position, the playback speed changes. To decrease the speed during picture search, press the opposite direction button repeatedly or turn the dial in the opposite direction. ●During still picture, press and hold 6 to start forward (or 2 to start reverse) slow motion playback. When you release the button, still picture resumes. During still picture, holding PAU S E ( 9) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback. If you press PAU S E (9) again, still picture resumes. – Initial Settings – AG-2580P_EN.fm Page 8 Tuesday, May 28, 2002 11:26 AM
Page 9 May 28, 2002 11:25 am —9— Playback Features Adjusting tracking condition — Tracking Adjustment Automatic tracking adjustment Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback. Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, follow the procedures below. On the Remote APress SP/EP during playback to activate manual tracking. BPress CH +/– to eliminate the noises. Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment. ●Press SP/EP again to reactivate automatic tracking. On the VCR APress CH + and – simultaneously during playback to activate manual tracking. BPress CH + or – to eliminate the noises. Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment. ●Press CH + and – simultaneously again to reactivate automatic tracking. Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded, press A. MONITOR on the Remote. Each time you press the button, sound changes. HI-FI: Normally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back. HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back. HI-FI R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back. NORM: Sound on the normal track is played back. NORM HI-FI: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back. NOTE:The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (pg. 13), though the monitor sound changes in sequence. Automatic operations after rewinding — Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete. Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.●For Automatic Playback Start Press REW ( 3), then press PLAY (4) within 2 seconds. ●For Automatic Power Off Press REW ( 3), then press POWER within 2 seconds. ●For Automatic Timer Standby Press REW ( 3), then press TIMER within 2 seconds. NOTE:It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed. Playing back tape repeatedly (100 times) — Repeat Play During playback, press and hold PLAY (4) for more than 5 seconds. The play indicator ($) on the display panel starts blinking slowly. To cancel playback, press STOP (8) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT (0) on the VCR. Locating beginning of recordings — Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording on this VCR. AWhile the tape is not running, press SHUTTLE PLUS 2 or 6 on the Remote to start search. BTo access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away, press 2 or 6 repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen (only if “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( pg. 13)). Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located. Locating beginning of timer recordings — Instant Review Press REVIEW on the Remote after ensuring that the VCR is in the timer recording standby mode. ●The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating the beginning of the last timer-recorded program, then begins playback automatically. ●You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the current position on the tape. If, for example, you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one, press REVIEW three times. ●The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR is turned on. Skipping unwanted portions — Skip Search Press SKIP SEARCH on the Remote once to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed playback (up to 2 minutes). When the specified portion of the tape is skipped, normal playback resumes automatically. To return to normal playback during Skip Search, press PLAY ( 4). When the tape is not running Rewind/fast-forward at high speed Press REW (3) or FF (5).ORTurn the JOG dial to the left or right. Eject the tape Press STOP/EJECT (0). ●You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off. Turn off the VCR Press POWER. Reverse Forward Reverse search 3stepsReverse playReverse slow motion 2stepsSlow motion 2stepsNormal playForward search 4steps INDEX 1 2nd next Beginning of the current program recordedCurrent position on the tapeBeginning of the 2nd next program recorded Previous program recordedNext program recorded – Playback – AG-2580P_EN.fm Page 9 Tuesday, May 28, 2002 11:26 AM
Page 10 May 28, 2002 11:25 am —10— Recording It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Accidental erasure preventionTo prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape. Basic Recording ALoad a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. ●The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically. BSelect recording channel Press CH+/– or the Number keys on the Remote [CH+/– on the VCR]. Or push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right. ●If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection, press TV/VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the display panel, to view the program to be recorded. CSet tape speed Press SP/EP. DStart recording On the VCR, press REC (7). Or on the Remote, while holding REC (7), press PLAY (4). Recording Features Specifying recording length — Instant Timer Recording (ITR) During recording, press REC (7) on the VCR repeatedly until the recording length you want appears on the display panel. The record indicator ( ) on the display panel starts blinking. ●Each time you press the button, recording length increases in 30-minute intervals (up to 6 hours). ●The VCR shuts off after recording is finished. ●To cancel an ITR, press STOP ( 8) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT (0) on the VCR. Watching one program while recording another During recording... ●If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection to view pictures from the VCR ( pg. 6), press TV/ VCR on the Remote so that VCR mode indicator goes off from the display panel. (The TV broadcast being recorded disappears.) ●If you are using the AV connection to view pictures from the VCR ( pg. 6), change the TV’s input mode from AV to TV. Then, select the channel you want to watch, on the TV. Second Audio Recording This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcast. To record a SAP program received, set “2ND AUDIO RECORD” to “ON” ( pg. 13). Timer Recording Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus+ timer programing, Express timer programing or 24HR Quick Programming method as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer. NOTES:●If all the 8 programs have already been set, “PROGRAM FULL” or “Full” appears on the TV screen or the display panel. ●After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off automatically. ●You can program the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded. ●Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer programs. However, the clock time, channel settings, and other menu settings are lost. As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, this VCR starts the Plug&Play setting automatically to restore the clock time and channel setting. If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly, each timer program you have made will start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed. Changing VCR Plus+® Setting The VCR Plus+ programing system assigns a VCR Plus+ guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels. These guide channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus+ channel codes. Most TV listings have a section, usually a chart, indicating the guide channel numbers assigned to each station. To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates correctly, it is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ “Guide Channel Set” for each station. If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’s channel number has been changed, perform the following steps to set the correct guide channel number. AAccess Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e. BAccess Guide Channel Set screen Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or e. CInput guide channel number Press rt or the Number keys to select the VCR Plus+ guide channel number as shown in the TV listing, then press OK or e. DInput receiving channel number Press rt or the Number keys to select the number of the channel on which the guide channel’s broadcasts are received, then press OK or e. ●Repeat steps 3 33 3 and 4 44 4 for each instance. EReturn to normal screen Press MENU on the Remote. During recording Pause record ing Press PAU S E (9). ●Press PLAY (4) to resume recording. ●You can select channel in the recording pause mode. Stop recording Press STOP (8) on the Remote.ORPress STOP/EJECT (0) on the VCR. Record safety tab GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CH : 6 VCR CH : – – – PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9) OR ( , ), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CH : 6 VCR CH : 47 PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9) OR ( , ), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END AG-2580P_EN.fm Page 10 Tuesday, May 28, 2002 11:26 AM