Panasonic Agvp320 Operating Instructions Manual

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Initial Setup
On Screen Displays / Light-up Indicators
VCR Status & Clock DisplaysBlank Tape/ No Signal Indications
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.
Function Status
Cassette inserted
(Rec Time Remaining
is displayed in OTR
mode, e.g. “0:25”.
See p.21.)
Current TimeChannel
Tape Speed
(See p. 4.)
Broadcast Audio
Being Received
(See pp. 26, 27.)
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.
Counter
To display or remove
screen shown at right,
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛press DISPLAY.
On Screen Displays (VCR)
Function & Channel Displays
VCR mode IndicatorLights when output
selection is VCR mode.
Flashes in Auto Clock
Set or Channel Auto Set.DVD mode IndicatorLights when output
selection is DVD mode.
Light-up Indicators
Timer IndicatorLights up when DECK is set for Timer Recording, or
when One Touch Recording (OTR) is used. Flashes
when Timer Recording is set, but a tape has not been
inserted into DECK and when a power interruption
occurs during Timer Programming.
VCR REC IndicatorLights up during
recording. Flashes in
Rec. Pause mode.PLAY IndicatorLights during playback in
either VCR mode or DVD
mode. Flashes in Still,
Frame by Frame, or
Slow mode. Light-up indicators allow easy confirmation
of current DECK function status.

Light-up Indicator Function Status
VCR playback in progress [See p. 20]
VCR recording in progress [See p. 21]
VCR timer setting in progress [See pp. 24, 25]
VCR Timer Recording in progress [See pp. 24, 25]
DVD playback in progress [See pp. 22, 23]
VCR fast forward in progress [See p. 20]
VCR rewind in progress [See p. 20]
• For on Screen Displays in DVD
mode, see p. 44.
Date
(When clock is set, a 5-second
display appears.)
Note
VCR+PLAY
VCR+REC
VCR+TIMER
VCR+TIMER+REC
DVD+PLAY
VCR➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛REC➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛TIMER➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛PLAY
PLAY➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛TIMER➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛REC➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛VCR 
						

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Connections
1Disconnect antenna or cable from TV and
connect to DECK.
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.
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TVAUDIO
IN 1OUT
DVD/VCR DECK
VHF/UHF
 R
 L VIDEO
VHF/
UHF
VIDEO
IN AUDIO IN
RL TV
 AV CABLE(not supplied)
2Connect DECK to TV with RF Coaxial Cable.
RF COAXIAL CABLE(supplied)a
b
DSS
Receiver
OUT
IN
IN
Note to CABLE system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
OUT
IN
Antenna or Cable
Cable Box
or
When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with
fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals.
■ ■■ ■
■DSS Receiver    DECK    TV■ ■■ ■
■DECK    TV■ ■■ ■
■Cable Box    DECK    TV 
						

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Initial Setup
• 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.• view a channel
other than the
one selected
for any type of
recording.
• set a Timer
recording of a
channel unless
you select it on
the Cable Box.
■ ■■ ■
■Connect With Two Cable Boxes
You CannotYou Can
• record
scrambled
channels. • view any
(including
scrambled)
channel.
• use Remote
Control to select
channels without
using Multi-brand
control feature.
Connect AUDIO OUT2 (L, R) to the AUDIO IN (L, R) of the TV. (audio input for
COMPONENT or S-VIDEO mode).
If your TV has COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT, connect to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
If your TV does not have COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT but has S-VIDEO INPUT, connect
to S-VIDEO OUT.
When in DVD mode, set your TV to either COMPONENT VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN.
Connections For DVD Only (enjoying higher picture quality)
Other Connections
■ ■■ ■
■With a Cable Box (DECK    Cable Box    TV)
•You can watch DVDs through the S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO, VHF/UHF OUT TO TV,
and VIDEO OUT connections to your TV. The VCR and TUNER pictures are available only
from the VIDEO OUT and VHF/UHF OUT TO TV connections to your TV.
• PROG functions on the remote are not available when using S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT
Video Output. Please set TV to either RF INPUT or VIDEO INPUT, and then press PROG.
• TV must have capability to accept and display a progressive scan signal to use
PROGRESSIVE mode. Consult your TV operating instructions.
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
OUT IN1
IN OUTIN
R
AUDIO
VIDEO LOUT
VHF/
UHF
Cable Box
TVANT or CATVDVD/VCR DECK
IN
R
AUDIO
VIDEO LOUT
VHF/UHF
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
OUT IN1
IN OUT
OUT1 OUT2IN OUTIN 1 IN 2
Cable Box 2-Way SplitterA/B Switch
ANT
or
CATV
TV
DVD/VCR DECK
Cable Box
You CannotYou Can
1
2
3
Notes
DVD OUTPUT
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT2
Y
L
R P
B
PR
IN
YL
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN R P
B
PR
IN
IN
TVFrom DECK’s
A/V OUTPUTDVD/VCR DECK
or 
						

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Connections (continued)
Audio Connections
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.
■ ■■ ■
■Connecting Amplifier (2ch stereo system) [Analog connection]
Notes on audio output from the optical digital audio output connector
Enjoying digital audio output from the digital audio output connector
*1 The type of audio output from the connector can be selected by the Settings for DVD Operation.
(See p. 53.)
*2 When “LPCM(DVD)” is set to OFF in the DVD Main Menu, only 48 kHz sampling/16 bit is ouput.
When set to ON, sampling of sound quality greater than 48 kHz/16 bit is reduced to 48 kHz/16 bit.
(See page 53.)
For your reference:• Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression technique developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Supporting 5.1-channel surround sound, as well as stereo (2-channel) sound, this
technique enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc.
• Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs. While CDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs
are recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit up to 96 kHz/24 bit.
• If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the
same DVD movies that provide full 5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with the
Dolby Surround mark. For information on Panasonic or Technics Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound
Decoders please contact your local dealer.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No’s. 5,451,942, 5,956,674,
5,974,380, 5,978,762, 6,487,535 and other US. and world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”
and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Ready Checklist
SpeakerAmplifierSpeaker
AUDIO OUT2AUDIO IN
R    L
L
R
DVD/VCR DECK
Disc Sound recording format Optical digital audio output from connector
DVD-Video
DVD-RAM
Video CD
CD
MP3
Dolby DigitalDolby Digital bitstream (1 - 5.1 ch)
or PCM (48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)*1
Linear PCM
(48/96 kHz 16/20/24 bit)Linear PCM (2 ch)
(48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)*2
DTS Bitstream or PCM (48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)*1
Dolby DigitalDolby Digital bitstream (1 - 5.1 ch)
or PCM (48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)
Linear PCM(48 kHz/16 bit) Linear PCM (2 ch)
MPEG1 PCM (44.1 kHz sampling)
Linear PCM Linear PCM (44.1 kHz sampling)
MP3 PCM (It depends on the MP3 file) 
						

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Initial Setup
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.]
Notes on connecting an optical
digital audio cable (optional)
• Remove the attached cap, and firmly
connect the cable to the connector.
Caution for optical digital audio output connector:• When connecting an amplifier (with an Optical Digital Input Connector) which does not contain the
Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, be sure to select “PCM” at “Dolby Digital” and “PCM” at “dts” in
Settings for DVD Operation “Audio Output” (see p. 53).
Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful
to your ears and damage your speakers.
• When a Dolby Digital/DTS decoder is connected, please select “Bitstream” at “dts” or “Dolby
Digital” in Settings for DVD Operation “Audio Output”.
If “PCM” is selected, there will be stereo sound. (See p. 53.)
• Video CDs and CDs can be played as usual.
Amplifier
DVD/VCR DECK
(Rear)
Front
SpeakerFront
Speaker Surround
SpeakerSurround
Speaker
Center
Speaker
Subwoofer
Decoder with Dolby
Digital /DTS
processing (optional)
Optical Digital
Audio Cable
(optional)
To Optical
Digital Audio
Input Connector
■ ■■ ■
■Connecting Amplifier (5.1 ch Surround system) [Digital connection]
DECK    Dolby Digital Decoder    Amplifier    Speaker
or
DECK    DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Decoder    Amplifier    Speaker
[5.1ch Surround system]
Initial Setup
• Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with DECK.
Note 
						

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Before doing Initial Setup
See connections  RF Coaxial Cable Connection and  AV Cable Connection on
page 12.

ÖSet TV to channel 3.

ÖSet TV to VIDEO.
[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.
• If you use a DSS Receiver, it must be turned off.
2 1
3
Press VCR on remote for VCR mode.
Plug DECK Power Cord into AC wall outlet. DECK comes on and auto channel and
clock set starts.
• If screen below does not appear, check DECK - TV connection and, if TV is tuned to channel 3, try
switching it to channel 4.
• To change VCR’s output channel, please see “VCR’s Output Channel” on page 19.
Plug VCR Power plug into an AC wall outlet.
Initial Setup (Ready to Play)
21
• Function buttons are void during Initial Setup.
• To eject a tape during Auto Set, press EJECT on remote or
STOP/EJECT twice on DECK.
Then make settings manually. (See p. 18.)
• If Auto Clock Set takes more than 30 minutes, press STOP
and perform settings manually. (See p. 18.)
Continued on next page...
Initial Setup for Basic Connections (Ready to Play)
Turn TV on.
Notes 
						

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Initial Setup
*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.
If “AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE”
appears, manually set clock (below).
3
If Auto Clock Set was incomplete.
Press ACTION* on remote to display
CLOCK screen.
Press
 to select the month and SET to set.
In the same manner, select and set the date,
year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time).
Press ACTION to start clock and exit.
Manual Clock Set
1
2
3
VCR ACTION
SET
SELECT
EJECT
STOP/EJECT 
						

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■ ■■ ■
■Clock
2)Press to select
“MANUAL,” and press
SET.
(For Auto Clock Set,
select “AUTO CLOCK
SET.”)
3)Press
 and  to select,
then set the date, time,
and DST (Daylight Saving
Time). (“TIME ZONE ADJUST”
appears only when auto
clock is set.)
■ ■■ ■
■Language
2)Press SET repeatedly to
change language item as
shown below.
For EnglishFor Spanish
For French 1)Press
 to select
language item.
■ ■■ ■
■Channels
2)Press to select
“ANTENNA,” then press
SET to set your antenna
system (“TV” or “CABLE.”)
• After Channel Auto Set is
finished, Auto Clock Set will
be performed.
1
2
Press ACTION*
to display MENU.
3)Press ACTION to exit.1)Press
 to select “SET
UP CHANNEL,” and press
SET.1)Press to select “SET
CLOCK,” and press SET.
• 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.
Reset Language, Channels, Clock,
3)Pressto select
“AUTO SET,” then press
SET.
• If you use a Cable Box, set it
to the PBS channel in your
time zone.
4)Press ACTION to startClock and exit this mode. 
						

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Basic Operation
To add channel:
Select channel with NUMBER keys
andpress ADD/DLT.
To delete channel:
Select channel with CH
/ or
NUMBER keys and press
ADD/DLT.
■ ■■ ■
■Time Zone Adjust
■ ■■ ■
■VCR’s Output
Channel
1)Press to select
“VCR’S OUTPUT
CH.,” and press SET.
2)Press SET.
3)Press ACTION.
After 3 seconds
• To Make Corrections,
repeat steps 1) ~ 3).
1)Press to select “SET
CLOCK,” and press SET. *Important:If a remote control button does not work
when pressed, press the VCR button on the
remote and try the button again.
(Only when Auto Clock is set.)
3)Press ACTION.
• “TIME ZONE ADJUST”
returns to “0” if clock is set
manually.
VCR’s Output Channel
VCR ACTION
SET
SELECT
POWER
NUMBER
keys
ADD/DLT
CH / 
2)Press to select “TIME
ZONE ADJUST,”
andpress SET to subtract
or add hour(s) as
necessary.
Add or Delete a Channel
DECK auto adjusts clock for DST.
(p. 17.)
Spring (First Sunday in April)
DST:ON
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ Sets clock ahead one hour.
Autumn (Last Sunday in October)
DST:ON
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛  Turns clock back one hour.
• If your area does not observe
Daylight Saving Time, select
DST:OFF.
• Keep these time changes in mind
when programming DECK for timer
recordings.
DST (Daylight Saving Time) 
						

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Playback/ Record on a Tape
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.)
Playback a Tape
• These features work best in SP or SLP
mode.
• The sound will be muted.
• To reduce picture noise, see “Manual
Tracking Control” on page 4.
• After 3 minutes in Still or Slow mode, VCR
stops to protect the tape and the video
heads.
Playback using DECK buttons
2Press PLAY.
Light-up Indicators
■Press STOP/EJECT to stop
and/ or eject a tape.
DVD
EJECT
CH
 / 
REW/
SLOW- FF/
SLOW+
PLAY
PAUSE/
STILLSTOP
REC
SPEED
Insert 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.
• The PLAY Light-up Indicator lights on DECK.
Special Features During Play
1
2
Press PLAY* to play a tape.
■ ■■ ■
■Forward/Reverse Scene Search
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.
After search has begun, each additional press of
FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- changes speed as
shown below.
[SP] : Approx.   5× ↔ Approx.   7×
[SLP] : Approx. 11× ↔ Approx. 21×
• Picture interruption may occur with some TVs.
• FF and REW search speed may vary depending on
current tape position.
• After 10 minutes in search mode, VCR returns to Play
mode to protect the tape and the video heads.
3
■ ■■ ■
■Press REW/SLOW- or FF/SLOW+ in Stop
mode to rewind or fast forward a tape.
■ ■■ ■
■Press EJECT on remote, or STOP/EJECT on
DECK to eject a tape.Press STOP to stop a tape. ■ ■■ ■
■Still (Freeze) Picture
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PAUSE/STILL.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.
■ ■■ ■
■Frame by Frame Picture➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PAUSE/STILL in Still mode.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.
■ ■■ ■
■Slow Motion Picture➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press FF/SLOW+ (increase speed) or REW/
SLOW- (decrease speed) in Still mode.
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛Press PLAY to release.
Ready Checklist
Notes
1Insert a tape.
VCR/TV
VCR
Notes
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)
• Tapes recorded in S-VHS can easily be played back
using the same procedure as with VHS tapes.
• This VCR automatically distinguishes between S-VHS
and VHS tapes and plays them back.
• Picture quality will be normal VHS, not S-VHS and
picture noise may occur. (Color loss or picture
disruption during Search, Pause, etc. is normal.)
• S-VHS recording is not possible.