Panasonic Agvp300 Operating Instructions Manual

							11
Before Use
 Control reference guide (continued)
ªTV OPERATION
Only Panasonic TVs can be operated with the provided remote 
control. The settings for operating the TV with the remote control 
have already been made.
No additional settings need to be performed.
However, some Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using this 
remote control.
When you operate the TV, always select “TV” with the 
[VCR/TV/DVD] switch.
If “TV” is not selected, normal operation will not be possible.
(1)Numeric buttons (0–9, 100)............... (lpage 15,20)
≥Selects the television channel.
(2)Television input mode selector (AV)
≥Selects TV input or AV input.
(3)TV POWER button (TVÍ)
Press to switch the TV from on to standby mode or vice 
versa. In standby mode, the TV is still connected to the 
mains.
≥With some TV models, it may only be possible to switch the 
TV to the standby mode using this button.
In this case, use [AV], [CH]IJ or the numeric buttons to 
switch the TV on.
(4)VCR/TV/DVD switch (VCR/TV/DVD)
(5)Channel up/down buttons (CH
IJ)
≥Selects the required television channel.
(6)TV volume up/down buttons (rN s, VOLUME)
≥Adjusts the volume of the TV.
VCR/DVD/TVVCR/ 
DV D
VCR/DVD
REC CHECKREC
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NAVITOP MENUMENU
RETURN
PROG/CHECKQUICK REPLAY
DISPLAY
JET REWTIMER
ENTER
PLAY
 LIST
INDEX/SKIP
ÍÍ
OUTPUT
TRACKING/V-LOCK
AV
;/D
DIRECT
 NAVIGATOR
(1)
(2)(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
The remote control
Installing the Batteries
Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned. 
Power Source for the Remote Controller:
The remote controller is powered by 2 “AA”, “UM-3” or “R6” size 
batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year, although this 
depends on the frequency of use.
Precautions for Battery Replacement:
≥Load the new batteries with their polarity (+ and -) aligned 
correctly.
≥Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an internal short circuit may 
occur.
≥If you do not intend to use the remote controller for a long period 
of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool and dry 
place.
≥Remove spent batteries immediately and dispose of them 
properly.
≥Do not use an old and a new battery together, and never use an 
alkaline battery with a manganese battery. 
≥Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Use
Aim at the receiver window, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum 
range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
≥Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from 
dust.
≥Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct 
sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
R6, AA, UM-3
30
30
20
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Infra-red remote control receiver window


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Connections
This section shows you how to connect the unit to an antenna, TV, etc. 
When the unit is turned on after connecting the antenna cable and the AC power cord, Plug in Auto Tuning and Auto Clock Setting 
start automatically.
Basic Connections
The following connections are required to record the video cassette and play back the video cassette and discs through the TV.
Preparation
≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
≥Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord.
Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets
Note:
≥Connect audio/video cables directly to your TV. The video signals on DVDs and videotapes have copyright protection. The video may not be 
shown correctly if you connect through an A/V selector or other equipment.
To enjoy sound through other audio equipment
You can output digital signals from this unit’s OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, 
enabling you to enjoy the powerful surround effects found on discs recorded with Dolby Digital 
or DTS. Connect an amplifier with built-in decoders. See page 47 for connection examples.
R-AUDIO-LVIDEOOPTICALRF
DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)
R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS-VIDEO
IN
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)YPBPROUT2 
(DVD ONLY)R-AUDIO-LVIDEO
IN 
(AV1)
OUT1 
(VCR/DVD)
TV Set (Not supplied)
Antenna (Not supplied)
Antenna Input
Connector To Power Outlet
R-AUDIO-LVIDEOOPTICALRF
DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)
R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS-VIDEO
IN
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)YPBPROUT2 
(DVD ONLY)R-AUDIO-LVIDEO
IN 
(AV1)
OUT1 
(VCR/DVD)
TV Set (Not supplied)
Antenna (Not supplied)
Antenna Input
Connector
To Power OutletVIDEO IN AUDIO IN
Audio/video cable
(Not supplied)
OPTICAL
DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)
R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)YPBPROUT2 
(DVD ONLY)


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Before Use
Connections (continued)
To enjoy DVD video with a higher image quality
Connection to a TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (progressive out) 
ª COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (progressive out)
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output and 
provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal.
Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (P
B/
P
R) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in 
reproducing colors.
≥The description of the component video input terminals depends on the 
television or monitor (e.g. Y/P
B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Connect to 
terminals of the same color.
≥When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables (not 
supplied) to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.
≥After making this connection, change the black level for a better picture 
(Black Level Control lpage 49).
To enjoy progressive video
1)  Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480P compatible 
television. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an 
incompatible television.)
2)  In SET UP menus, set “Progressive Out (Component)” to “Enable” 
(lpage 49).
3) 
Change “Video output mode” to “480P” in the on-screen menu (lpage 46).
≥
All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input connectors 
are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
Connection to a TV using the S-VIDEO OUT terminal
ª S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO 
OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. 
(Actual results depend on the television.)
≥When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the 
corresponding audio input terminals on the television.
≥Connect to a different terminal group (e.g., “VIDEO 2”) than that you used 
for the connection through this unit’s OUT1 (VCR/DVD) terminal.
Picture from this unit’s VCR will not appear when you use the same group 
input terminal connections because the S-video terminal input takes 
precedence. The following connections are for the DVD section only.
Carry out the Basic Connections described on the left page to view video from the VCR section.
≥You may need to change the video-input mode on the TV to view video from the VCR and DVD sections. Read your television’s 
operating instructions for details.
About the output terminal common to VCR and DVD and the one exclusively for DVD
This unit has an output terminal common to VCR and DVD and one exclusively for DVD.
≥For the OUT1 (VCR/DVD) terminal, VCR and DVD outputs can 
be switched or it can be assigned for VCR output only.
≥The OUT2 terminal can only output the DVD signal.Note:
≥Even if “AUTO” is selected in “OUT1 [VCR/DVD]” of the VCR 
MENU 
“OPTION” (lpage 30), the desired output may not be 
selected depending on the operation.
In this case, press [VCR/DVD OUTPUT] on the remote controller 
to switch manually.
≥When Video is switched to DVD or vice versa, the audio volume 
may suddenly increase or decrease.
This is because when the audio output of this unit is connected 
to the TV, etc., the audio output of the DVD is generally lower.
When you increase the volume level to play back DVD audio, 
reduce it when playback is finished.
OPTICAL
DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)
R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)YPBPROUT2 
(DVD ONLY)
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
P
BPR
AUDIO IN
L
R
(Not supplied) (Not supplied)
OPTICAL
DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)
R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)YPBPROUT2 
(DVD ONLY)
AUDIO IN
L
RINS VIDEO
(Not supplied) (Not supplied)
R-AUDIO-LVIDEOOPTICAL
DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)
R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)YPBPROUT2 
(DVD ONLY)R-AUDIO-LVIDEO
IN 
(AV1)
OUT1 
(VCR/DVD)
DVD-only terminal
OPTICAL DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT terminal   OUT2 terminalOutput common to 
VCR and DVD
OUT1 (VCR/DVD)


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							14
Cable Connection
Cable-This Unit-TV (For CATV/PAY Channels Recording/Playback)
The unit has an extended range, and can tune the Low-Band, Mid-Band, Super-Band, Hyper-Band, Ultra-Band, and Special cable channels 
(Channels A-5sA-1, AsW, AAsEEE, GGGsWWW, WWWr1sWWWr12, 100s125, 5A). Also, the unit can tune to any of the 56 UHF 
channels (14s69). Refer to Channel Set on page 29.
BASIC Hook-Up
Since the unit can tune Mid and Super Bands, this connection will provide the reception of 
all cable channels except those which are intentionally scrambled. 
However, if you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled you will probably have a 
descrambler box for proper reception. The unit by itself cannot properly receive a 
scrambled program since it does not contain a descrambler. In order for the unit to properly 
receive a scrambled program, your existing descrambler must be used. There are two 
commonly used methods of connection in this case.
Typical Cable System Hook Ups with Cable Converter/Descrambler Boxes
Since the unit has an extended range of tuning, tuning-programing of non-scrambled Mid-Band and Super-Band TV programs is possible. 
When a cable converter or descrambler box is connected to the unit, all timer-controlled recording functions will continue to operate with 
the exception of charging channels automatically. CATV Channel selection will have to be performed with the cable converter. Timer-
controlled recording from CATV Channels is therefore limited to one channel at any given time.
R-AUDIO-LVIDEOOPTICALRFDIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS-VIDEO
IN
OUTCOMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)YPBPROUT2 
(DVD ONLY)R-AUDIO-LVIDEOIN 
(AV1)OUT1 
(VCR/DVD)
75 ohm Coaxial Cable
ªOne cable TV box/satellite receiver
The following cable hook-up allows this unit -TV functions except 
for viewing one channel while recording another.
ªTwo cable TV boxes
The following cable hook-up allows the unit’s functions, including 
viewing one channel while recording another, but it requires two 
cable TV Converter/Descrambler Boxes, one Switch Box and one 
2-Way Splitter.
R-AUDIO-LVIDEORF
IN
OUT
R-AUDIO-LVIDEO
IN 
(AV1)
OUT1 
(VCR/DVD)
VHF/UHF
RF IN
RF IN RF OUT
VHF/UHFOUT IN
75 ohm Coaxial 
Cables (Not supplied)
Cable TV 
Converter Box75 ohm Coaxial Cable
(Supplied)
From household 
cable TV jackDSS receiver or
From household 
home satellite system 
(Dishnetwork/DSS) jack
R-AUDIO-LVIDEORF
IN
OUT
R-AUDIO-LVIDEO
IN 
(AV1)
OUT1 
(VCR/DVD)
VHF/UHF
RF IN
OUT1 OUT2
INOUT
IN
IN2
IN1IN OUT
From household 
cable TV jack Cable TV 
Converter Box
2-Way 
Splitter Switch Box
¢
Cable TV Converter Box
¢Not available from our company.
  Please contact your cable company.Connect with 75 ohm 
Coaxial Cable


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Before Use
Tuning the TV to your unit
The unit supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on 
channel 3 or 4. 
It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same way 
that you watch TV broadcasts.
If you have connected the unit to the TV through the video and 
audio input sockets, then you do not need to follow the procedure 
below.
When the unit is turned on after unpacking and connecting 
the antenna cable and the AC power cord, Plug in Auto Tuning 
and Auto Clock Setting start automatically.
The unit is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV) and can 
be preset to receive up to 181 TV broadcast stations.
Plug in Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to UHF 
maximum and memorizes every tuned program position.
Notes:
≥If the unit is turned on with the antenna not connected, all 
channels are skipped.
≥When Auto Tuning is canceled halfway, Auto Tuning is not 
executed even if the unit is turned off and then turned on again. 
In this case, see page 16 “To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning”.
Preparations
≥Confirm that the antenna cable and the AC power cord is 
connected correctly.
≥Turn on the TV.
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “VCR”.
Operations
1Press [POWERÍ/I] (VCRÍ) to turn on this unit.
Plug in Auto Tuning starts and the unit puts the stations it can 
receive into channels (Channel plan lpage 29).
2Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.
3Select a program number on the TV which you wish 
to use as the video viewing channel. 
≥Tune your TV until the Auto Tuning screen appears on the 
TV screen (Please refer to the TV manufacturers operating 
instructions regarding tuning.).
≥During Auto Tuning, the TV program screen does not appear, 
and the Auto Tuning screen appears instead.
≥The unit starts Auto Clock Setting when the Auto Tuning is 
completed.
≥When Auto Tuning and Auto Clock Setting are completed, 
the on screen display disappears and the lowest channel 
position at which a broadcast can be tuned in is received, 
and the time is displayed on the unit’s display.
To Cancel Auto Tuning Mid-Operation
Press [MENU] during Auto Tuning. Auto Tuning is cancelled.
Notes:
≥Auto Tuning will stop halfway by turning this unit off, pressing 
[MENU], playback or a power failure during Auto Tuning.
≥The unit automatically determines the type of transmission (“TV” 
or “CATV”). When there are 5 or more CATV channels, the 
antenna system “CATV” is automatically selected; when there 
are 4 or fewer CATV channels, the “TV” is selected. If a change is 
required, conduct the resetting procedure described in 
“ANTENNA SYSTEM” on page 29.
ªTo set the channels manually (lpage 29)
ªIf the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically
The MANUAL CLOCK SET screen appears. Set the time manually 
(lpage 28).
VCR/DVD/TV
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ENTER
PLAY
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INDEX/SKIP
OUTPUT
TRACKING/V-LOCK
AV
DIRECT
 NAVIGATOR
CANCEL/RESET
MUSIC w/ PICTURE
SEARCH PICTURE SPEED
AUDIO
POSITION MEMORY
VCR/TV
SET UP A-B REPEAT REPEAT
PLAY MODE
A.SRD CINEMA
SUBTITLEANGLE
VCR/TV/DVD
VCR
VCR/TV
MENU
VCR/ 
DV D
POWER    /I
TIMER 
CHECKPICTURE 
MODE
EJECTVCR
PULL-OPENSTOPPLAY
POWER    /I
RF INOUT
3
AUTO CHANNEL SET
       PROCEEDING
END  :  MENU
2
On Screen Display
Channel being
searched
END         :MENU
AUTO CHANNEL SET
       PROCEEDING2AUTO CLOCK SET
AUTO CLOCK SETTING 
IN PROGRESS.
PLEASE WAIT.
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Tuning the TV to your unit (continued)
Preparations
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “VCR”.
ªTo Restart Plug in Auto Tuning
Make sure there is no video cassette and disc loaded in the unit.
1) Keep both [CH] I and J on this unit
 pressed simultaneously 
for 3 seconds or more while the unit is powered on.
≥The channel displayed on the unit’s display disappears for a 
moment then changes to 2.
2) Disconnect the AC power cord and then reconnect it.
3) Turn on this unit.
4) Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.
≥Plug in Auto Tuning restarts.
If Auto Tuning stops halfway by turning the unit off or a power 
failure: 
1) Disconnect the AC power cord and then reconnect it.
2) Turn on this unit.
≥Plug in Auto Tuning restarts.
ªTo Change the RF Output Channel
In some rare cases after tuning the TV to your unit, interference 
may be visible on the picture. To get rid of this interference, you 
can manually adjust the RF output channel a few channels up and 
down from the current setting. The procedure is described below.
1) Hold down [MENU] for 5 seconds or more.
≥The unit’s display changes as shown below and the VCR 
picture on the TV displays this pattern.
2) Enter the desired channel number (3 or 4) by [CH]IJ. 
3()4
3) Press [MENU] to finish the setting mode.
4) Retune your TV to the new RF channel for this unit.
Note:
≥Even if the RF output channel has been changed, it is not 
necessary to perform Auto Tuning.
VCR/DVD/TV
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NAVITOP MENUMENU
RETURNPROG/CHECKQUICK REPLAYDISPLAYJET REWTIMER
ENTER
PLAY
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INDEX/SKIP
OUTPUT
TRACKING/V-LOCK
AV
DIRECT
 NAVIGATOR
CANCEL/RESET
MUSIC w/ PICTURE
SEARCH PICTURE SPEED
AUDIO
POSITION MEMORY
VCR/TV
SET UP A-B REPEAT REPEAT
PLAY MODE
A.SRD CINEMA
SUBTITLEANGLE
CH
VCR
VCR/TV
CH
MENU
VCR/ 
DV D
TIMER RECTAPE 
REFRESHAV2 INREC/OTRCHTIMER 
CHECKPICTURE 
MODE
EJECTVCR
STOPPLAYJET REWVIDEOAUDIOLR
POWER    /I
Disappears    2
Display Symbol
Panasonic    VCR
END:  MENU
On Screen Display


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VCR Playback
To Switch to the Desired Video 
(Common Output)
This unit allows both video cassette and DVD discs to be played back.You can set the unit so that the output is automatically switched to 
the device which starts playback.
Operations
1Press [MENU] to show the VCR MENU.
2Select “OPTION” by 
pressing [Cursor]34 and 
then press [ENTER].
3Select “OUT1[VCR/DVD]” by 
pressing [Cursor]34.
4Select “VCR”, “MANUAL” or 
“AUTO” by pressing 
[Cursor]2 1.
VCR: Only VCR outputs
≥Even if you press [VCR/DVD OUTPUT], 
the DVD video is not shown.
MANUAL: When the VCR output and
DVD output are manually 
switched
≥Press [VCR/DVD OUTPUT] to switch 
to the desired video source.
≥Each press of [VCR/DVD OUTPUT]
 alternately switches between VCR and DVD.
≥They are not switched automatically.
AUTO: Initially set at this position
≥VCR and DVD are automatically switched depending on the 
manipulation or the unit operation.
≥You may also switch them by pressing [VCR/DVD OUTPUT].
To make the on screen display disappear
Press [MENU] twice.
Note:
≥
You can switch to the desired video with the above operation only when 
the video from this unit is viewed through the OUT1 (VCR/DVD) terminal.
≥Depending on the operation, the desired output may not be 
switched automatically even if “AUTO” is selected. In this case, 
press [VCR/DVD OUTPUT] to switch it manually.
Basic Playback
Preparations
≥Confirm that the TV is on and the unit viewing channel is 
selected.
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “VCR”.
≥Press [VCR Í] to turn on the unit.
≥Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.
Operations
1Insert a recorded video cassette 
tape.
2Start viewing the picture by 
pressing [ 1](PLAY).
≥Play starts automatically if you insert a 
prerecorded tape or one that has had its 
tab (Tapes lpage 5) removed.
3Search forward (Cue)/backward 
(Review) by tapping [ 5] or [6].
≥To change back to normal playback, 
press [ 1](PLAY).
≥If you keep [ 5] or [6] pressed, 
search playback is activated while the 
button is pressed, and operation returns 
to normal playback when the button is 
released.
4View a still picture by pressing [;/D].
≥To continue normal playback, press 
[ 1](PLAY) or [;/D].
5View a slow motion picture.
≥Keep [;/D] pressed for 2 seconds or 
more.
≥To continue normal playback, press 
[ 1](PLAY).
To stop viewing the picture
Press [∫].
To Eject the Video Cassette Using the Remote Controller
You can eject the video cassette with [
						

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VCR Playback (continued)
To Obtain a Higher Speed Picture than 
Cue, Review (Jet Search)
During playback, tap [ 5] or [6] twice.
≥Select search speed to view the picture recorded. (lpage 30)
≥The picture that appears in the EP or VP mode at approx. 35 
times speed may be distorted. 
A vertical scroll may occur. It is not a malfunction but if it 
happens, change to approx. 27 times speed.
≥The picture may not be in color or may be distorted depending on 
the TV.
≥Press [ 1](PLAY) to cancel the Jet Search.
Notes:
≥When this unit is off, an inserted video cassette can be played 
back by pressing [ 1](PLAY).
≥You can eject tapes when the unit is in standby mode. It switches 
back to standby once it ejects the tape. 
≥When the tape reaches its end, this unit automatically rewinds it 
to the beginning. During timer recording, OTR and fast-
forwarding, this function does not work.
≥Jet Search, cue, review or slow playback will be automatically 
released after 10 minutes, and still playback, after 5 minutes.
≥When viewing a still picture or slow playback, the picture that 
appears in the VP mode may be distorted. 
≥When playing back a tape which was recorded on another VCR, 
it may be necessary to adjust tracking control using the 
[TRACKING/V-LOCK]IJ buttons. (lpage 19.) In some cases 
the picture quality may still be inferior. This is due to format 
constraints.
Other Playback Functions
To Stop Playback Automatically
(Playback Off Timer Function)
If you set the playback duration, the playback will stop 
automatically. 
After the set playback time has elapsed, this unit automatically 
stops playback and switches off.
Operations
1During normal playback
Press [PLAY1] on this unit for more than 2 
seconds.
2Press [PLAY1] on this unit repeatedly to select the 
desired playback duration on the unit’s display.
Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication in the 
following order:
Counter display (normal playback mode)
>30 (min.)>60 (min.)>90 (min.)
>120 (min.)>180 (min.)>240 (min.)>
Counter display (normal playback mode)
≥This unit will automatically switch off when Play-Off Timer is 
completed. 
To turn the unit on again
Press [POWERÍ/I] (VCRÍ).
To stop midway
Press  [
∫].
Notes:
≥The Play-Off Timer function works during normal playback.
≥When the tape reaches its end during Play-Off Timer, the tape 
will be rewound to the start and this unit will turn itself off.
≥Repeat Playback function does not work during Play-Off Timer.
To Play back the Recorded Part 
Repeatedly
Keep [ 1](PLAY) pressed on the remote controller for 5 
seconds or more.
The “R 1” indication appears on the TV screen.
At the end of the program, the tape rewinds to the beginning of the 
program and plays it again. (It only works if there is a 5 second 
blank at the end of the program.) This repeats until you cancel it.
To cancel
Press [∫].
≥It also cancels if you play, pause, cue, or review.
Notes:
≥Repeat Playback function does not work during Play-Off Timer.
VCR/DVD/TV
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ENTER
PLAY
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INDEX/SKIP
OUTPUT
TRACKING/V-LOCK
AV
DIRECT
 NAVIGATOR
CANCEL/RESET
MUSIC w/ PICTURE
SEARCH PICTURE SPEED
AU DI O
POSITION MEMORY
VCR/TV
SET UP A-B REPEAT REPEAT
PLAY MODE
A.SRD CINEMA
SUBTITLEANGLE
TIMER RECTAPE 
REFRESHAV2 INREC/OTRCHTIMER 
CHECKPICTURE 
MODE
EJECTVCR
STOPPLAYJET REWVIDEOAUDIOLR
TRACKING/V-LOCK
PICTURE
VCRVCR/TV/DVD
CH
POWER    /I
POWER    /I
VCR/ 
DV D
Beginning of Tape
Repeat Playback End of 
Recorded Part
Control signal Interruption
(at least 5 sec.)
PLAY
REW


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VCR
VCR Playback (continued)
To Playback in the Desired Picture 
Quality 
(Picture Mode)
This function reproduces optimum playback picture from various 
kind of recorded tapes and contents.
Press [PICTURE] and select the corresponding Picture Mode as 
follows.
 
≥Pressing [PICTURE] once makes 
the On Screen Display appear; after 
that, pressing it repeatedly changes 
the indication in the following order:
STANDARD (Initial Setting)>DYNAMIC>
SOFT>STANDARD (Initial Setting)
Tracking Adjustment and 
Vertical Locking Adjustment
Preparations
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “VCR”.
ªFor manual tracking adjustment
The unit usually makes tracking adjustments for you, but you may 
need to do it manually, if noise appears on a tape recorded on 
other equipment.
During play
Press [TRACKING/V-LOCK] I or J.
Repeat until the noise disappears.
To return tracking control to the unit
Press both [TRACKING/V-LOCK] I and J at the same time.
To remove the noise from a paused picture
Start slow play, then adjust the tracking.
Note:
≥This may not be effective on some tapes.
≥You can also adjust the tracking with [CH]IJ on the unit
.
ªFor vertical locking adjustment
Adjust the vertical to stop the picture jiggling while paused.
While paused
Press [TRACKING/V-LOCK] I or J.
Repeat until the jiggling stops.
To return to the previous condition
Press both [TRACKING/V-LOCK] I and J at the same time.
Note:
≥This may not work with some televisions. Try adjusting the 
vertical on the television itself.
≥You can also adjust the vertical with [CH]IJ on the unit
.
ModeCharacteristicExample for
Purpose
STANDARD NormalRecorded
TV programs
DYNAMIC Clear & Vivid Scenery, Sports
SOFT Mild Rental soft tapes
CH 1
STEREO
L R
STANDARD


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Manual Recording
Tape Speeds:
There are three tape speeds.
SP: You can record the length shown on the tape.
EP: Three times the length of SP mode.
VP: Five times the length of SP mode.
≥To have a longer recording duration, select “EP” or “VP”.
≥If the image quality is important to you or if you wish to store the 
video cassette for a long period, select “SP”.
≥This unit can play tapes recorded with LP mode on other 
equipment (“LP” lights on the display).
VP mode:
≥“VP” flashes in the unit’s display for 8 seconds after recording 
has started.
≥A cassette recorded in VP mode by this unit cannot be 
played back by other VCRs. It is recommended to 
distinguish it from other cassettes by indicating “VP” on the 
cassette label, etc.
≥It takes more time for automatic tracking to work when playing 
tapes recorded with VP mode, and it may not work at all with 
some tapes. Do tracking manually if this is the case (lpage 19).
Preparations
≥Confirm that the TV is on and the unit viewing channel is 
selected.
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “VCR”.
≥Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been 
set, refer to page 28.Operations
1Insert a video cassette tape with 
an intact erasure prevention tab.
≥If it has already been inserted, press
[VCRÍ] to turn the unit on. 
2Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR 
mode.
3Press [CH]IJ buttons to select the 
TV station.
≥If you press and hold down these buttons, 
the channels changes quickly.
≥You can also select the channels with the 
numeric buttons.
Example: “5”; [0]l[5]
 “15”; [1]l[5]
 “125”; [100]l[2]l[5]
4Press [SPEED] to select the tape 
speed.
Each time you press the button:
SP>EP>VP
5Press [REC¥] (¥REC/OTR) to start 
recording.
To stop recording.
Press [∫]. 
To Interrupt Recording
Press [;/D] during recording.
Press it again to continue recording.
Note:
≥Even if the tape you use is labeled “S-VHS”, it is not 
possible to record in the S-VHS system with this unit. It 
records in normal VHS system.
≥You cannot play VP recordings on other equipment.
≥You cannot change channels while recording. You can change 
channels while in the pause mode.
≥Recording pause stops after 5 minutes, and returns to the stop 
mode.
≥When a video cassette with a broken off erasure prevention tab is 
inserted, the “ ” indication will flash to indicate that recording 
is not possible even if [REC¥] (¥REC/OTR) is pressed.
ªTo Display the Approximate 
Remaining Tape Time
1) Select “TAPE SELECT” from the on 
screen display and select the 
corresponding video cassette tape 
length (lpage 30).
2) Press [DISPLAY].
The display changes as follows each time [DISPLAY] is pressed.
Clock>Counter>Remaining Tape Time>Clock
≥The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly 
depending on the tape used.
To View One TV Program while 
Recording Another One
1) Refer to steps 1-5 of the manual recording operation.
2) Press [VCR/TV] to select the TV mode.
3) Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “TV”.
4) Press [CH]IJ or the numeric buttons to select the TV 
program that you wish to view.
VCR/DVD/TV
VCR/DVDREC CHECKREC
CH
VOLUME
TVTVVCRDV D
123
789
0
100
4
56
SLOW/SEARCH
NAVITOP MENUMENU
RETURNPROG/CHECKQUICK REPLAYDISPLAYJET REWTIMER
ENTER
PLAY
 LIST
INDEX/SKIP
OUTPUT
TRACKING/V-LOCK
AV
DIRECT
 NAVIGATOR
CANCEL/RESET
MUSIC w/ PICTURE
SEARCH PICTURE SPEED
AUDIO
POSITION MEMORY
VCR/TV
SET UP A-B REPEAT REPEAT
PLAY MODE
A.SRD CINEMA
SUBTITLEANGLE
CH
VCR/TV/DVD
REC VCRVCR/DVD 
OUTPUT
VCR/TV SPEED
DISPLAY
VCR/ 
DV D
Numeric
buttons
Display Symbols
VCR
SP
REC
REMAIN
END              :MENUSELECT      :              s/r:
OPTION 1/2
OSD  ≥ON OFF
TAPE SELECT 
 T120         ≥T160 T180
BLUE BACK ≥ON OFF
JET NAVIGATOR ≥ON ≥OFF
DELETE NAVIDATA ≥NO YES
JET SEARCH  x27 ≥x35
On Screen Display


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