Operating Instructions AG-VP320 Professional / Industrial Video Basic Operation Model No. Initial Setup DVD/VCR DECK VCR Operation DVD Operation Connections and Initial Setup Procedures are on pages 12 to 17. MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK For Information * Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic Corporation of North America has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Important Safeguards and Precautions TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO THIS PRODUCT, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT. INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit or in this manual. If necessary, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify the power source in your home.
Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. AVERTISSEMENT : Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à une humidité excessive. 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.
Before Using Head Cleaning Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your DECK. • Date of Purchase • Dealer Purchased From • Dealer Address • Dealer Phone No. • Model No. AG-VP320 • Serial No.
Table of Contents Initial Setup (Connection) Basic Operation VCR DVD Basic DVD Operation ........................................................... 22, 23 For Information DVD Operation Disc Operation .................................................................... 36 ~ 41 DVD-RAM Operation (DVD-RAM only) ...................................... 42, 43 DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays ...................... 44 ~ 48 MP3/JPEG Playback Operation .........................................
DECK & Cassette Information Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Break off the tab to prevent recording. DVD-RAM discs DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able to play them. Type Record Tab Screw driver To record again Cover the hole with cellophane tape. • Non-cartridge discs • Discs that can be removed from their cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4) • 12 cm (5″) 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB (single-sided) • 8 cm (3″) 2.
Specifications Input/Output Terminal: Input Terminal: Output Terminal: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions: Discs Played (1) DVD-Video Disc DVD-RAM Disc (2) Compact Disc (CD-DA, Video CD) (CD-R/CD-RW, MP3, JPEG) Digital Audio Output: Pickup: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power On: Approx. 22 watts, Power Off: Approx. 0.
Location of Controls Remote Control Bold: VCR Function / Bold Italic: VCR and DVD Functions Italic: DVD Function / Normal: Others VCR/TV p. 21 EJECT* / OPEN / CLOSE TV mode pp. 20, 22 POWER p. 28 CHANNEL / / TRACKING / V-LOCK / 10 pp. 4, 21, 22 NUMBER keys VOLUME + / p. 28 MENU / PLAY LIST ADD/DELETE / CLEAR pp. 19, 38, 40 p. 41, 43 ACTION SELECT pp. 18, 52 SET VCR mode DVD mode p. 28 p. 28 PLAY pp. 20, 22 STOP pp. 20, 22 SKIP+ SKIP- REWIND / SEARCH / SLOWpp.
Front View of DECK If the disc cannot be removed... VCR Function DVD Function VCR and DVD Functions Others First, unplug DECK. Then, prepare a rigid wire (e.g. an extended paper clip) and, applying moderate force, insert it straight into the hole at the base of the tray. The tray will eject a little. Now, pull the tray all the way out and remove the disc. Initial Setup Bold: Italic: Bold Italic: Normal: PLAY p. 20 STOP/EJECT Over 2 inches p.
Location of Controls (continued) Rear View of DECK Bold: VCR Function Italic: DVD Function Bold Italic: VCR and DVD Functions AC Power Plug VHF/UHF Antenna Output Terminal • While plugged into an AC outlet, this DECK consumes 0.9 W of electrical power in off mode. p.12 VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal p. 12 Component Video Output Connector (Y, PB, PR) (DVD Only) Video Output Connector Video Input Connector p. 12 p. 35 p.
On Screen Displays / Light-up Indicators On Screen Displays (VCR) When a function button is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or you change channels, and also if a cassette is inserted, a 5-second display appears. 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.
Connections Basic Connections • 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. • Connect DECK and TV with an RF Coaxial Cable a (supplied) or an AV Cable b (not supplied) as shown in the figure below.
Other Connections Cable Box ANT or CATV DVD/VCR DECK Cable Box IN VHF/ UHF OUT IN OUT R AUDIO L ■ Connect With Two Cable Boxes or You Can DVD/VCR DECK Cable Box IN OUT TV VHF/UHF OUT TO TV 2-Way Splitter Cable Box OUT1 OUT2 IN OUT A/B Switch IN 1 IN 2 You Cannot • 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. OUT IN1 IN FROM ANT.
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.
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.] Initial Setup ■ Connecting Amplifier (5.
Initial Setup for Basic Connections (Ready to Play) Before doing Initial Setup 1 2 3 Turn TV on. See connections RF Coaxial Cable Connection and page 12. ÖSet TV to channel 3. ÖSet TV to VIDEO. AV Cable Connection on [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.
*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. Initial Setup 3 EJECT If “AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE” appears, manually set clock (below). ACTION SELECT SET VCR Manual Clock Set If Auto Clock Set was incomplete. 1 2 Press ACTION* on remote to display CLOCK screen. Press to select the month and SET to set.
Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Press ACTION* to display MENU. 1 2 ■ Language • 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. ■ Channels ■ Clock 1) Press to select language item. 1) Press to select “SET UP CHANNEL,” and press SET. 1) Press to select “SET CLOCK,” and press SET. 2) Press SET repeatedly to change language item as shown below.
VCR’s Output Channel *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. POWER NUMBER keys CH / (Only when Auto Clock is set.) 1) Press to select “SET CLOCK,” and press SET. 2) Press to select “TIME ZONE ADJUST,” ■ VCR’s Output Channel 1) Press to select “VCR’S OUTPUT CH.,” and press SET. SET VCR Basic Operation ■ Time Zone Adjust ADD/DLT ACTION SELECT 2) Press SET.
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.) ➛ The VCR mode Light-up Indicator lights on DECK.) (➛ VCR/TV EJECT CH / Playback a Tape 1 Insert a tape. 2 Press PLAY* to play a tape. • DECK power comes on. If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 34) is set to “OFF,” press VCR/TV on the remote for VCR mode. • If tape has no rec. tab (p. 6), auto play begins.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Record on a Tape Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 6). 2 Press CH , or NUMBER keys to select the channel. 3 • DECK power comes on. If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 34) is set to “OFF,” press VCR/TV on the remote for VCR mode. • If channel number is over 100, first press 100 key then the other 2 digits. • For “LINE” input, see p. 35. Press SPEED to select the record speed (p. 4).
Basic DVD Operation Ready Checklist All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15) DECK is plugged in. If DECK is connected to an audio amplifier, turn the stereo system’s power on. 1 Press DVD to select DVD mode. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE *, and then place a disc into the disc tray. • The DVD mode Light-up Indicator lights on DECK. • If a disc is already inserted, go to step 3. (Depending on the disc, playback may start automatically.) OPEN/ CLOSE • Hold disc by its edges only (p.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. ■ Forward/Reverse Scene Search Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- during play. Press PLAY to release. • Starting forward/reverse search during play started from menu on Video CDs may recall menu. • Search speed, slow at first, increases with each additional press of the button up to 5 levels. ■ Forward/Reverse Chapter/Track Skip chapter/track returns to the start of that chapter/track.
Timer Recording Ready Checklist All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15) TV and DECK are plugged in. Clock set correctly. (p. 18) Tape has record tab intact. (p. 6) Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR.) ➛ The VCR mode Light-up Indicator lights on DECK.) (➛ Sufficient tape remaining for recording time. 1 2 POWER Press PROG* to display Program. Example 31 1 12 DAILY 13 SELECT SET VCR • See selection order left. Today 14 ADD/DLT 1) Press .
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents: (Recording is not in progress) 1 Press PROG to display Program List. 2 Press to select number. To cancel a Timer Recording in progress... Hold down STOP in VCR mode for a few seconds to cancel the Timer Recording. (The TIMER Light-up Indicator goes out on DECK.) • Any future daily or weekly recording will be performed as programmed.
MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System 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. Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with a “ ” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To display the broadcast signal being received, ➛ press DISPLAY*.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Audio Mode for Recording 1 Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) to display audio mode. (Display disappears after 5 seconds.) 2 Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) repeatedly to select desired mode. • Refer to “Receivable Broadcast Types” on p. 26. • Arrow indicates selection. Make a recording. See p. 21. Audio Mode for Playback 1 Start playback. See p. 20.
Multi-Brand Control Feature Multi-Brand Control Setup The Remote Control can be set to control certain Televisions. 1 2 3 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. • See table below for controllable functions in each mode. Notes • Repeat setup after remote battery replacement. • Remote will not control every TV made by the manufacturer listed.
TV Brand Code Numbers Panasonic ................................................. 01, 02 Quasar ...................................................... 01, 02 RCA ................................................................. 03 GE ................................................................... 03 Zenith .............................................................. 04 Magnavox ....................................................... 05 Sylvania .........................................................
Tape Operation Zero Search Search System For each recording, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. A program index and information are also included for timer recordings. These marks are used to access or scan recordings. Index Search 1 Press SEARCH* to display SEARCH in Stop or Play mode, and then press NUMBER keys to select recording number. • To calculate number, see below. Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- on the remote to start search. 2 Play begins at search end.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Repeat Play Set to playback a recording over and over. 1 2 Press ACTION to display MENU. Press to select “SET UP VCR,” and press SET. 3 ACTION 4 Press ACTION to return to normal screen. Note SET STOP FF/ SLOW+ PLAY REW/ SLOW- DISPLAY VCR Operation • Playback repeats at tape end or if unrecorded portion over 30 sec. is detected.
Tape Operation (continued) *Important: Tape Select Select your tape length so the tape position and amount of tape remaining are properly displayed. (See “Tape Position Display” section below.) 1 2 3 If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Press ACTION* to display MENU. Press to select “SET UP VCR,” and press SET. Press to select “TAPE SELECT,” and press SET to set “T-120,” “T-160” or “T-180.
Special VCR Features Weak Signal Display Feature When “ON,” picture is displayed regardless of signal strength. 1 2 Press ACTION to display MENU. Press to select “SET UP CHANNEL,” and press SET. 3 • ON: Picture is displayed regardless of signal condition, and may not always be clearly visible. OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal is weak or non-existent. • Selecting ON has no effect on connected equipment with blue back feature. 4 ACTION SELECT SET Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
Special VCR Features (continued) VCR/TV Selection Feature VCR/TV Selector Feature The VCR/TV selection can be set to auto or manual. 1 2 Press ACTION* to display MENU. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Press to select “SET UP VCR,” and press SET. 3 Press to select “AUTO VCR/TV,” and press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” VCR / TV • OFF(Manual): You select “VCR” or “TV” mode using the VCR/TV button on the remote.
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connection VCR/ Camcorder (Hi-Fi) DVD/VCR DECK OUT OUT IN1 VIDEO AUDIO TV Front of DECK VIDEO IN2 L-AUDIO IN FROM ANT. IN2-R VIDEO L AUDIO1 R L VHF/ UHF VHF/UHF OUT TO TV (Audio/Video In Terminals on the front of DECK are available) R 1 Connect VIDEO OUT terminal on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN terminal on DECK. To monitor the dubbing, also connect TV as shown. 2 Connect “L” and “R” AUDIO OUT terminals on Playing VCR to “L” and “R” AUDIO IN terminals on DECK.
Disc Operation Subtitle Language (DVD only) You can select a different subtitle language (if offered) than the one set at the Settings for DVD Operation. (See p. 52.) 1 Press SUB TITLE* in Play mode to display the subtitle selection on-screen. Ready Checklist Please read “Basic DVD Operation” on page 22. [Subtitle language] [Audio sound track language] ENG FRA DEU ITA ESP NLD SVE NOR DAN POR RUS JPN CHI KOR MAL VIE THA • Display disappears after 5 seconds.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. When appears on the screen while a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by DECK or the disc. Multiple Angle Viewing (DVD only) DVDs may contain scenes shot from multiple camera angles allowing the same scene to be viewed at different angles. You can view these angles, if available, using the ANGLE button.
Disc Operation (continued) Ready Checklist DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD. Video CD or CD is inserted. Program Play (Video CD/CD only) You can program specific tracks and order of play. 1 2 3 4 Press ACTION* to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press to select “PLAY MODE,” and press SET to display. Press to select “PROGRAM PLAY,” and press SET to display. Press to select a track number (Track numbers on disc are displayed.), and press SET. CLEAR ACTION SELECT SET STOP • Repeat step 4 to select another track.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Notes • Up to 16 tracks can be programmed. • “ ” or “ ” (depending on disc) indicates additional PROGRAM PLAY screen. Press for next or previous screen. • To clear the last programmed track Press to move to “CLEAR LAST” and press SET. (Pressing CLEAR also clears.) • To clear all programs to move to “CLEAR ALL” Press and press SET.
Disc Operation (continued) Random Play (Video CD/CD only) Tracks are played in a random order. 1 2 3 Ready Checklist DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD. Press ACTION* to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press to select “PLAY MODE,” and press SET to display. Press to select “RANDOM PLAY,” and press SET to begin random play. • To cancel, press STOP during play, then press CLEAR.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Title Menu (DVD only) 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.) 1 TITLE MENU Cats Samurai Press TITLE* in Play mode to display the title screen.
DVD-RAM Operation (DVD-RAM only) You can enjoy playing your personally recorded/edited DVD-RAM discs on this DECK. Note • This DECK was designed for playback only. DVD-RAM recording is not possible. Play a DVD-RAM 1 2 Do steps 1 ~ 3 on page 22. • Play begins from the first program title recorded on the DVD-RAM. Press D.NAVI* or PLAY LIST to display Direct Navigator or Play List menu for easy title or scene selection. • See below for “Direct Navigator” or next page for “Play List information”.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Play List 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.) 1 2 Press PLAY LIST in Play/Stop mode to display the Play List menu. Established Play List No. time length Page No. Press to select a page and press to select a title (Play List No.).
DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time) and DECK information (repeat play, play mode). 1 Ready Checklist DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD. Press DISPLAY* in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Displays.” • Each press of DISPLAY changes the on-screen display as follows. (Refer to pp. 44 ~ 48.) Selected Disc information (See pp. 45, 46.) Selected DECK information (See pp. 47, 48.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Detailed Descriptions of each On-Screen Display ■ Disc information screen (for DVD-Video) 1. TITLE No. Go directly to a preset title number. • Select “TITLE”, and press SET. • Change the No. by pressing SET. or NUMBER keys, and press 1 2 3 4 5 2. CHAPTER No. Go directly to a preset chapter number. • Select “CHAPTER”, and press SET. or NUMBER keys, and press • Change the No.
DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued) ■ Disc information screen (for DVD-RAM) 1. Direct Navigation (PROGRAM) or PLAY LIST No. Go directly to a preset title number. 1 2 3 4 • Select “PROGRAM” or “PLAY LIST”, and press SET*. or NUMBER keys, and press • Change the No. by pressing SET. 2. Elapsed playing time The screen may be changed by selecting the elapsed time. • Select the elapsed playing time (“xx:xx:xx”), and press SET. • Change the elapsed time by pressing NUMBER keys.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. ■ DECK information screen (for DECK) a b c a. Repeat Play mode (see p. 48) Repeat play mode can be selected. • Select “REPEAT”, and press SET. • Change the desired mode during play by pressing , and press SET.
DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued) For your reference Repeat Play mode example (see p.
MP3/JPEG Playback Operation This unit can play MP3/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 the recording. 1 2 3 Press POWER* on the remote or DECK. Press OPEN/CLOSE, then place an MP3/JPEG disc into the disc tray. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close. • MP3/JPEG MENU is displayed. • Playback starts automatically (except JPEG files). • CD directory is displayed. Parent folder File area Folder area (Current folder appears green.
MP3/JPEG Playback Operation (continued) JPEG Playback You can play back JPEG images. Displayable Image Size: 32×32~7680×7680 pixels Note • Some JPEG format may not be played back. Do steps 1~3 on page 49. 1 2 Press to select a JPEG file ( ). Press SET or PLAY. Selected JPEG file is displayed. [JPEG Playback Screen] ■ Select PLAY MODE [JPEG Slide-show] (During STOP mode) Press to select the desired PLAY MODE (See below). [PLAY MODE] NORMAL: All JPEG files are selected and played back one time only.
JPEG Zoom (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. Press ZOOM repeatedly to change display as follows. ➡ Press STOP to return the MP3/JPEG MENU. SELECT ACTION SET STOP • You can enlarge the center portion of the image to one of 2 magnifications. • Operation can be done during Rotation (below). × 1.
Settings for DVD Operation 1 2 Press ACTION* to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press to select an item, and press SET. Once initial settings are done, they remain in memory (even after power is turned off) until changed. This means DECK will operate under the same conditions (especially DVDs) each time. Ready Checklist DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD. DISC LANGUAGES (See below) All languages offered on the disc can be set. If a language not offered is set, the original disc language will be selected.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Audio Output (DVD only) Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of DECK. 1 2 Press ACTION to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press to select “AUDIO OUTPUT,” and press SET to display screen. 3 Press to select an item, and press SET repeatedly for output. (See below.
Settings for DVD Operation (continued) Still Mode (DVD only) Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture. 1 2 Press ACTION* to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press to select “STILL MODE,” and press SET repeatedly for mode. (See below.) ACTION SELECT AUTO: “FIELD” (Field still) or “FRAME” (Frame still) is automatically selected during the still mode. (Factory preset) FIELD: “FIELD” (Field still) is always selected.
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. PROGRESSIVE OUT Notes Sets the Component Video Output Connector (p. 10, 13) to output the Progressive scan signal. 1 2 Press ACTION to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press to select “PROGRESSIVE OUT,” and press SET repeatedly for mode. (See below.) OFF: ON: 3 Progressive scan signal is not output. Progressive scan signal is output from the Component Video Output Connector.
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE” and/or “MENUS” (see p. 52).
Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions. OSD Caution Page PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording and the Clock is not set... 24 PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC If the DECK is not in Stop mode, or cassette is not inserted, or cassette has no record tab, or tape is at its end 2 minutes before a Timer Recording is about to begin...
Before Requesting Service Check the following points if you are having trouble with your DECK. Power No power… • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. • Press POWER button on. • Make sure power source is active. Power turns itself off... • Auto power-off (shutoff) occurs after about 5 min. in DVD mode with no operation, or if there is no broadcast signal in TV or Playback mode. Turn the power back on. (pp. 23, 33) Recording & Playback 58 Solution Solution TV program cannot be recorded...
DVD/ Video CD/ CD Solution Play fails to start even when PLAY is pressed... • This DECK cannot play discs other than DVDs, Video CDs and CDs. • The disc may be dirty and require cleaning. Picture is distorted during rapid advance or rapid reverse... • The picture will be somewhat distorted at times: this is normal. No Forward/Reverse Scene Search play... • Some discs may have sections which prohibit Forward/Reverse Scene Search. (p.
Index DECK & VCR A ACTION button .................................... 8, 18 Accessories ............................................... 4 ADD/DELETE button (Add or Delete a Channel) ................ 8, 19 Audio Broadcast types (Stereo/SAP/Mono) ............................... 26 Audio Mode (Playback, Recording) ....... 27 Auto Operation Functions ....................... 31 Auto Shut-Off ........................................... 33 B Batteries ....................................................
DVD A ACTION button .................................... 8, 52 ANGLE button (Multiple Angle Viewing) ............. 8, 37, 51 AUDIO button (Audio Soundtrack Language) ......... 8, 36 Audio Output (For Selecting Audio Output) ................ 53 Auto-Power Off Function ......................... 23 A/V OPTIMIZER ....................................... 55 C CLEAR button ............................... 8, 38, 40 Component Video Output ................. 10, 13 D Direct Navigator ..................................
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Memo For Information 63
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