Panasonic AG-520VDH - Manuals

Page 2 - Never pick unit up by VCR cassette opening.; Before Using; WARNING

2 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 _______________...

Page 3 - Getting Started; Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité; USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE IT.

3 Getting Started Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Only use those tapes with the mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, ...

Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRE CAUTIONS; WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT.; INSTALLATION; OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRE CAUTIONS 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 power so...

Page 5 - Table of Contents

5 Getting Started Getting Started TV and VCR Operation Disc Operation Information Table of Contents Information Getting Started TV Operation Disc Operation Information VCR Operation TV/VCR Operation Before Using ...........................................................................................

Page 6 - Insert batteries as marked.; Break off the tab to protect.; Head Clog Sensor; Loading the Batteries; Information; Discs that can be played; Discs that cannot be played; RAM

6 • Insert so the poles (+ and - ) match those in the remote control.• Do not use rechargeable type batteries. 1 Open the cover. 3 Close the cover. 2 Insert batteries as marked. Break off the tab to protect. Record Tab Screw driver Cover the hole with cellophane tape. To record again. Do not: • ...

Page 7 - DVDs that can be played; ALL; Disc Handling; Handling precautions; If disc is brought from a cold to a warm environment, moisture; To clean disc surface

7 Getting Started * A process that allows play on compatible equipment. DVDs that can be played You can play discs with these symbols. Playing DVDs The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructio...

Page 8 - Remote Control Buttons; Location of Controls

8 Remote Control Buttons 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 131415 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 2425 26 272829 3031 32 33 1 OPEN / CLOSE / EJECT 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 ...

Page 9 - Front View; Unit Buttons; Rear View

9 Getting Started Front View Unit Buttons 1 5 6 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Built In Speakers Equipped with 2 front speakers. 2 Audio Input Connector 2 Connect from other component. (LINE 2) 3 Cassette Compartment Insert VHS tapes here. 4 Disc Tray Place compatible discs here. 5 Phones Jack Connect an ...

Page 10 - Overtightening “Nut type” RF coaxial cables may damage; Notes on con nections; Connecting the RF in Terminal; Note to CABLE system installer:; Or; Connections; AV Input terminal 1 is used; Connecting the “1, 2” AV Input Terminals

10 Antenna Connection Connect the cable from the Antenna to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit. Cable Connection Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit. Overtightening “Nut type” RF coaxial cables may damage jacks. Finger tighten only. • Turn off...

Page 11 - Digital connection; Connecting the Audio Output Terminal; Firmly connect the; OPTICAL

11 Getting Started Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog. Connect an AV amplifier with Dolby Digital or DTS decoders Digital connection ...

Page 12 - Analog connection; Caution for optical digital audio output connector:

12 Connect an analog amplifier to enjoy high-quality stereo sound with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz. Analog connection IMPORTANT NOTE: Caution for optical digital audio output connector: • Be sure to refer to page 50 regarding output settings of Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM. • CDs and Video CDs c...

Page 13 - TV Operation; Tuning TV; Ÿź; Automatic Channel Setting; Ÿź

13 TV Operation POWER ACTIONSELECT ŸźŻŹ / SET EJECT STOP POWER PLAY Tuning TV Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on.Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet. Settings are made automatically. When complete, this screen appears. If setup is incomplete, the following sc...

Page 14 - Add or Delete a Chan nel; Automatic Clock Setting; Manual Clock Setting

14 To add channel: Select channel with NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT. To delete channel: Select channel with CH Ÿź or NUMBER keys and press ADD/ DLT. Add or Delete a Chan nel 4 Press Ÿź to select “AUTO CLOCK SET,” then press SET. 3 Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen. 2 Press ŸźŻŹ to select “C...

Page 15 - Time Zone Adjust; Change Language Setting

15 TV Operation 4 Press Ÿź to select “TIME ZONE ADJUST” and press SET to subtract or add hour(s) as necessary. 5 Press ACTION twice to exit. (Only when Auto Clock is set.) 2 Press ŸźŻŹ to select “CLOCK.” 3 Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen. Time Zone Adjust 2 Press ŸźŻŹ to select “LANGUAGE.” 3 P...

Page 16 - Select desired channel:; Adjust desired volume level:; Selecting Input Mode; AV Input Terminal 2; Using the Number and 100 keys

16 TV Operation Method 1: Press CH Ÿź . The display will change as follows. Select desired channel: Press CH Ÿź or NUMBER keys. Adjust desired volume level: Press VOL + or VOL -. CH Ÿź 100 key Selecting Input Mode Using the CH/VOL Button VOL+/- RAPIDTUNEMUTE Method 2: Press INPUT. The displa...

Page 17 - Surround Sound System; Weak Signal Display Feature; Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching.; Audio Mute

17 TV Operation You can hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using just the unit’s two front speakers. 1 Press SURROUND. •”SURROUND ON” is displayed. Notes: • Surround sound effect is not available for normal (mono) broadcasts.• The surround effect (TV, VCR mode only) is not output to Audio Output L/R Co...

Page 18 - MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System; Press DISPLAY to display the broadcast signal; MTS Stereo broadcast:; Press AUDIO to select the desired audio mode as; MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast:; Receivable Broadcast Types

18 MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System 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 change the audio mode for these broadcasts, see the “Audio Mode for TV View...

Page 19 - To Make Corrections, use; To cancel, press SET repeatedly; Sleep Timer; TV Timer Features

19 TV Operation This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 3 modes (TV, VCR Playback, or Disc.) Note: • If no button on the remote or unit is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on, it will turn itself back off. 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. To Cancel ON-TIM...

Page 20 - Closed Caption System; Closed Caption Mode Feature; Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2; OFF

20 Closed Caption System Closed Caption is ... This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also allows one to watch programs with the volume muted. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 8 Press ACTION three times to return to the normal screen. 2 Press Ÿ...

Page 21 - Caption On Mute Feature; CC ON MUTE: CAP C1 or C2

21 TV Operation Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. Note: • When a disc supporting closed captions is used, the subtitle and the closed caption may overlap. In this case, turn the subtitle or caption mode ...

Page 22 - Video / Audio Setting; Video Menu

22 Video / Audio Setting 1 Perform steps 1 - 5 at left. 2 Press Ÿź to select “AUDIO MENU.” 3 Press SET to select desired mode. 4 Press ACTION three times to end setup. Notes: • The effects of this feature on the signal are not output to the Audio/Video Output Connector. • When AUDIO MENU mode is “AU...

Page 23 - To Reset AUDIO Controls.; Video Adjustment

23 TV Operation 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ŸźŻŹ to select “TV.” 3 Press SET to display SET UP TV screen. 4 Press Ÿź to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.” 5 Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen. 6 Press Ÿź to select “VIDEO ADJUST.” 7 Press SET to display VIDEO ADJUST screen. 8 P...

Page 24 - Before using the VCR; Before using VCR Functions; Confirm that tape is inserted.; Inserting a Tape; Eject tape

24 Before using the VCR 1 Insert a tape. • The unit power comes on automatically. To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. Record tab DISPLAY STOPSTILL/ PAUSE AUDIO REC SPEED Insert a tape CH Ÿź REC STOP / EJECT TV/VCR CH Ÿź NUMBER keys Before using VCR Functions 1 Confirm tha...

Page 25 - VCR Operation; Recording Television Programs; SP; Record On a Tape; With the proper audio mode setting, your unit can:; Recording modes and approximate recording; Normal Rec

25 VCR Operation Recording Television Programs 2 Press CH Ÿź or NUMBER keys to Select Channel. • For “LINE” input, see page 16. 3 Press SPEED to select recording speed. • Selected speed is displayed. 4 Press REC to start recording. • You cannot view another channel during recording. 1 Insert a tape ...

Page 26 - Repeat step 4 to set:; Set up to 8 Programs; Today’s Date; Timer Recording

26 5 Press PROG to set the program. To Enter More Programs, press Ÿź to select and SET to set a blank program number, and then repeat step 4. 6 Press PROG twice to exit this mode. • If you’re using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is left on for timer reco...

Page 27 - Playing VCR; Press PLAY to play a tape.; Playback a Tape; Repeat Play

27 VCR Operation Playing VCR 2 Press PLAY to play a tape. • If tape has no record tab (see page 6), auto play begins. a. Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-. b. Press PLAY to release. • FF and REW search speed may vary depending on current tape position. • After 10 minutes in search mode, unit returns to Pl...

Page 28 - Index Search; Audio Mode for Playback; Zero Search

28 1 Press SEARCH in Playback or Stop mode to display INDEX SEARCH screen, and then press NUMBER keys to select the recording number. Go directly to the desired recording. Note: • If Index Search is started very close to an index mark, that index mark may not be counted in the search. 3 Play begins ...

Page 29 - Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in; Repeat above with or without cassette to turn “OFF.”

29 VCR Operation Insert a tape in Power off mode. Power turns on, ĺ Play. Note: • Playback begins if tape has no record tab. Tape reaches its end Rewind, ĺ Stop. Tape with no record tab reaches its end Rewind, ĺ Stop, ĺ Eject. (except for Recording) (Repeat Play must be “OFF”) Auto Playback Auto Rew...

Page 31 - V-Chip Control Features; To Make Corrections; repeatedly to move the cursor.; Enter Secret Code; NUMBER

31 TV/VCR Operation V-Chip Control Features 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Notes: • Some rental movies do not include V-Chip data.• Do not forget your secret code.• Once ratings are set, restricted tapes or pro...

Page 32 - US TV PROGRAMS Ratings; If LOCK menu is not displayed, perform “Enter Secret; US MOVIES Ratings

32 1 Press Ÿź to select “US TV PROGRAMS.” • “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Please refer to page 33 for more details on Canadian tapes or broadcasts. 3 Press Ÿź to select “CHANGE SETTINGS.” 4 Press SET to display screen. NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS: Some TV shows, such as news, spor...

Page 33 - Canadian English Language Ratings; Canadian French Language Ratings

33 TV/VCR Operation Canadian English Language Ratings 1 Press Ÿź to select “NEXT PAGE.” 2 Press SET to display screen. 3 Press Ÿź to select “CANADIAN ENGLISH.” 4 Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” ON: V-Chip Control is activated. OFF: V-Chip Control is deactivated. E (Exempt) PROGRAMS: Some TV shows,...

Page 34 - Chart 2; Temporarily Deactivate; Deactivate V-Chip Control; Enter your secret code.

34 G General Audience 8 ANS + Not recommended for young children 13 ANS + Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 16 ANS + Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16 18 ANS + Programming restricted to adults C Children C8+ Children 8 years and older G Gener...

Page 35 - Display Features; Press; Blue Screen Display; REC

35 TV/VCR Operation Display Features 1 Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay. When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit mode or channel number will be displayed. Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in Play mode, or when the selected channel ...

Page 36 - If an interactive DVD*; LOVE STORY; Play Disc; While Main MENU is displayed, press SKIP+; to go to next or previous Main MENU of disc screen.; Basic Disc Operation

36 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE. • If a disc is already inserted, go to step 5. (Depending on the disc, playback may start automatically.) 5 Press PLAY to start play. Disc tray closes automatically. • You may also close the tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE. • Data reading time differs with each disc. If an interac...

Page 37 - Disc Operation; Press PLAY to release.; Forward/Reverse Rapid Scene Search; Using the NUMBER keys

37 Disc Operation 1 Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- during play. • Search speed, slow at first, increases with each additional press of the button up to 5 levels. • Starting forward/reverse search during play started from menu on Video CDs may recall menu. 2 Press PLAY to release. 1 Press SKIP+ ŹŹ ǿ or ...

Page 38 - TITLE MENU; Main Menu of DVD; Audio Soundtrack Language; RESUME Function; CD

38 Te amo. A U D I O : 3 E S P D o l b y D i g i t a l 3 / 2 . 1 c h S E L E C T : A U D I O I love you. A U D I O : 1 E N G D o l b y D i g i t a l 3 / 2 . 1 c h S E L E C T : A U D I O Some DVDs have more than one title, e.g. movies. If the disc offers a title menu, you can select the desired titl...

Page 39 - ŻŹ; Vocal selection for Karaoke discs; Selected disc information; Information Display; Normal Screen; Picture Zoom; VCD

39 Disc Operation I love you. Te amo. S U B T I T L E : 3 E S P S E L E C T : S U B T I T L E 1 Press AUDIO in Play mode to display the audio screen. 2 Press ŻŹ to select “VOCAL.” 3 Press AUDIO or Ÿź to set. Vocal selection for Karaoke discs DVD-V VOCAL ON VOCAL OFF VOCAL V1 VOCAL V2 VOCAL OFF VOCAL...

Page 41 - Direct Navigator; Play List; Using NUMBER keys starts play automatically.

41 Disc Operation Direct Navigator Page1/4 No. Date Length Title SELECT:SET :SET END:TITLE 1 2 3 4 01:00:00 00:30:00 01:30:25 02:00:50 Drama Pana NEWS Tigers vs. Giants Dinosaur 2002/12/245:15:41AM 2002/12/254:31:49AM 2002/12/258:24:25AM 2002/12/2512:45:00AM 1 Press D.NAVI in Play/Stop mode to displ...

Page 42 - Disc information screen 1; Disc Operation -Using Information Screen-

42 R E P E A T : O F F S U R R O U N D : O F F S E L E C T : ɰ ɲ S E T : S E T E N D : D I S P L A Y T I T L E : 2C H A P T E R : 1 2T I M E : 0 1 : 1 2 : 5 5 S E L E C T : ɰ ɲ S E T : S E T N E X T : D I S P L A Y NUMBER keys DISPLAY a.TITLE: Go directly to a preset title number. a.REPEAT MODE: REP...

Page 43 - Disc information screen 2; Disc information screen 3; Unit information screen 3

43 Disc Operation T R A C K : 1 2T I M E : 0 0 : 0 0 : 2 3 P R O G R A M P L A Y N E X T : D I S P L A Y R E P E A T : O F F S U R R O U N D : O F F S E L E C T : ɰ ɲ S E T : S E T E N D : D I S P L A Y T R A C K : 1 2 T I M E : 0 0 : 0 0 : 2 3 E N T E R : 0 - 9S E T : S E T N E X T : D I S P L A Y ...

Page 44 - Unit information screen 4; Disc information screen 4

44 a.REPEAT MODE: REPEAT MODE can be selected. 1 Press DISPLAY twice in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Display.” 2 Press SET to enter. Cursor moves to the right. Change the item by pressing Ÿź and press SET. Unit information screen 4 Direct Navigation (PROGRAM) PLAY LIST RAM PROGRAM PROGRAM...

Page 45 - To cancel, press STOP during; Program Play; Special Disc Operation

45 Disc Operation Notes: • Up to 16 tracks can be programmed.• “ Ż ” or “ Ź ” (depending on disc) indicates additional PROGRAM PLAY screen. Press ŸźŻŹ for next or previous screen. • To clear the last programmed track, press ŸźŻŹ to move to “CLEAR LAST” and press SET. (Pressing CLEAR also clears.) • ...

Page 46 - Program Repeat Play

46 Tracks are played in random order. 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ŸźŻŹ to select “DVD.” 3 Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU. 4 Press Ÿź to select “PLAY MODE.” 5 Press SET to display PLAY MODE screen. 6 Press Ÿź to select “RANDOM PLAY.” 7 Press SET to begin random play....

Page 47 - DVD Volume Adjust; Multiple Angle Viewing

47 Disc Operation A N G L E : 2 / 2 S E L E C T : A N G L E Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. The effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side if the disc has surround signals recorded on it. 1 Press VSS in Disc mode. • The Sur...

Page 48 - AUDIO; SUBTITLE; Disc Languages; Settings for DVD Operation

48 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ŸźŻŹ to select “DVD.” 3 Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU. To select and set the language of the audio soundtrack, subtitles, or title/DVD menus for all discs to be played. AUDIO To select the audio soundtrack language.(Factory preset: ...

Page 49 - Language Code List

49 Disc Operation Language Code List Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali;Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 Bihari 6672 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 By...

Page 50 - Dolby Digital; Selecting AUDIO OUTPUT; dts selection

50 Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of the unit. LPCM (DVD) 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 2 Press ŸźŻŹ to select “DVD.” 3 Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTIO...

Page 51 - Selecting STILL MODE; Selecting TV MODE

51 Disc Operation 4 Press Ÿź to select “STILL MODE.” 5 Press SET repeatedly for mode. Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION Selecting STILL MODE DVD-V 1 Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU...

Page 52 - Warning and Instruction Displays

52 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 or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not set... 14 CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB If you press REC, and a cass...

Page 53 - InformationInformation; PROBLEM; Before Requesting Service

53 InformationInformation Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit. PROBLEM CORRECTION Page Pow e r No power… Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. 9 Set POWER button to ON. 8-9 Power turns itself off... Auto power-off (shut off) occurs after about 5 m...

Page 54 - Specifications

54 Note: • Designs and spec ifi ca tions are sub ject to change without no tice. Display Picture Tube 20 inch, measured diagonally pure flat Picture Tube VCR Video Recording System 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track 1 track (Normal)2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound) Tuner Broad cast Chann...

Page 55 - Index

55 InformationInformation A Accessories ............................................. 2 ACTION button ........................................ 8 AC Power Plug ........................................ 9 ADD/DELETE/CLEAR button ................. 8 Add or Delete a Channel ........................14 ANG...