Panasonic Agvp310 Operating Instructions Manual

AG-VP310
DVD/VCR DECK
Operating Instructions
Model No.
Please read these instructions carefully before
attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product.
Please save this manual.Professional / Industrial Video
®
As an ENERGY STAR   Partner,
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined
that this product or product model meets the 
ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
®
Initial Setup
(Connection)
Basic
Operation
VCR
 Operation
DVD
 Operation
For Your
Information
LSQT0844 A
MULTI...

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.
2 POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG
As a safety feature, this product comes with either a polarized
power cord plug (one blade is wider than the other), or a three-
wire grounding type plug.
POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:
This plug will only fit into an outlet one way. If you cannot fully...

Region Management Information:
This DECK is designed and manufactured to respond to the
Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD
disc. If the Region number described on the DVD disc does
not correspond to the Region number of this DECK, this
DECK cannot play this disc.

The Region number for this DECK is “1”.

The Player will play DVD-Video marked with labels
containing “1” or “ALL”.
1ALL1
     2
        4
Example:
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR...

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Before Using
Congratulations
on your purchase of one of the most
sophisticated and reliable products on the
market today. Used properly, it will bring you
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-VP310
Serial No.
Only use tapes with the  mark in this DECK.
Record/ Playback Time
SP
(Standard Play)
SLP
(Super Long...

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Table of Contents
Timer Recording...........................................................24, 25
MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System.................26, 27
Multi-Brand Control Feature........................................28, 29
Tape Operation 
(Search System)......................................30, 31
Special VCR Features................................................32 ~ 34
Copying Your Tapes 
(Dubbing) ......................................................35 Important Safeguards and...

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DECK & Cassette Information
Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure
Record Tab
Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.
To record again Break off the tab to
prevent recording.
Screw driver
DECK can play back discs bearing any of the
following marks:
Discs which cannot be playedDVD with Region No. other than “1” or “ALL”
PAL discs (the audio on DVD-Audio can be
played), DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+R,
DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, CVD, SVCD,
SACD, CD-TEXT, Divx Video Disc, Photo-CD
and Video  CD
DVD (DVD-Video)
DVD-Audio...

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Specifications
Power Source:120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption:Power On: Approx. 28 watts, Power Off: Approx. 0.85 watts
Video Signal:EIA Standard NTSC color
Video Recording System:4 rotary heads helical scanning system
Audio Track:1 track (Normal), 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound)
Tuner
 Broadcast Channels:VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69
 CABLE Channels:Midband A through I (14 ~ 22), Superband J through W (23 ~ 36)
Hyperband AA ~ EEE (37 ~ 64), Lowband A-5 ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99)
Special CABLE channel 5A (01), Ultraband...

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Location of Controls
EJECT button:When this button is pressed in VCR mode, the tape is ejected.
This button is inoperative if pressed during recording.
If pressed in DVD mode, the disc tray opens or closes.
Remote Control
ZOOMp. 37
POWER
TV modep. 28
EJECT /OPEN / CLOSEpp. 20, 22
PLAYpp. 20, 22
VCR/TVp. 21
ANGLEp. 37
SUB TITLEp. 36
SELECT    
Bold:VCR Function   /  Bold Italic:VCR and DVD Functions
Italic:DVD Function   /  Normal:Others
CHANNEL  /  /TRACKING / V-LOCK /   10pp. 4, 21, 22
VOLUME + / -p....

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Front View of DECK
Audio/Video
Input Connector 2
(LINE 2)
 p. 35
CHANNEL /TRACKING/V-LOCKpp. 4, 21
POWER
OPEN/CLOSEp. 22
STOP/EJECTp. 20
Multi Function
Display
p. 11
RECp. 21
Disc TrayCassette
Compartment
PLAYp. 20
Remote
Sensor
Front View of DECK
STOPp. 22
Bold:VCR Function
Italic:DVD Function
Bold Italic
:VCR and DVD Functions
Normal:Others
PLAYp. 22
If the disc cannot be removed...
First, unplug DECK. Then, prepare a rigid
wire (e.g. an extended paper clip) and,
applying moderate force, insert it...

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Location of Controls (continued)
Rear View of DECK
The following table shows the status of the output jacks when in VCR or DVD mode.Bold:VCR Function
Italic:DVD Function
Bold Italic
:VCR and DVD Functions
NotePROG functions on the remote 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 PROG.
Video Output
Audio Out 1
Audio Out 2Component
Video OutputS-VIDEO OUT
VCR
DVD
YES
YESN/AN/A
To enjoy PROGRESSIVE SCAN video...