Panasonic Agvp320 Operating Instructions Manual

AG-VP320
DVD/VCR DECK
Operating Instructions
Model No.
Connections and Initial Setup Procedures are on pages 12 to 17.
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to
connect, operate or adjust this product.
Please save this manual.
LSQT0966 A
MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK
* Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.
As an ENERGYSTAR® Partner, Panasonic Corporation of North
America has determined that this product or product model meets the
ENERGYSTAR® guidelines for energy...

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1 DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF
If, after carefully following the detailed operating instructions, this product does
not operate properly, do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make any
adjustments not described in the manual. Unplug the unit and contact a
qualified service technician.
2 IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED
Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the
manufacturer, or those having the same safety characteristics as the original
parts. The use of...

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPENCAUTION
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may
have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is
dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the
operation and maintenance...

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Before Using
Congratulationson 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.
Only use tapes with the 
 mark in this DECK.
Record/ Playback Time
Accessories
Remote Control
EUR7724KF0RVideo Head Clog...

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Initial Setup
Basic Operation
VCR Operation
DVD Operation
For Information
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 ~ 32
Special VCR Features.......................................................... 33,...

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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
DVD-RAM discs
DVD-RAM discs must meet the following
conditions for this unit to be able to play them.
Type• Non-cartridge discs
• Discs that can be removed from their
cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)
Capacity• 12 cm (5″) 9.4 GB (double-sided)
and 4.7 GB (single-sided)
• 8 cm (3″) 2.8 GB (double-sided)
• Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from...

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Initial SetupSpecifications
Power Source:120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption:Power On: Approx. 22 watts, Power Off: Approx. 0.9 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),...

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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. 28
MENU/ PLAY LISTp....

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Initial Setup
Audio/Video Input
Connector 2
(LINE 2)
p. 35
CHANNEL/TRACKING/V-LOCKpp. 4, 21
POWER
OPEN/CLOSEp. 22
STOP/EJECTp. 20
Light-up
Indicators
p. 11
RECp. 21
Disc TrayCassette
Compartment
PLAYp. 20
Remote
Sensor
Front View of DECK
STOPp. 22
Bold:VCR FunctionItalic:DVD Function
Bold Italic:VCR and DVD FunctionsNormal: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 straight into...

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Location of Controls (continued)
The following table shows the status of the output jacks when in VCR or DVD mode.
• PROG 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.
To enjoy PROGRESSIVE SCAN video
(1).ConnectComponent Video Output to the component video input terminals of a television.
(See p. 13.)
(2).When PROGRESSIVE OUT is set to “ON” in the DVD Main Menu (p. 55), a Progressive...