Panasonic Combination TV, DVD, VCR AG-520VDH Operating Instructions

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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
Connecting the Audio Output Terminal
Please see amplifier manual 
for speaker requirements. Speakers (example)Amplifier with built in Dolby Digital 
or DTS decoders.
Firmly connect the 
cable to the...

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Connect an analog amplifier to enjoy high-quality stereo sound 
with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz.
„ Analog  connectionIMPORTANT 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 can be played as usual.
•  Audio from the Digital Audio Out terminal is only output during playback.
•  When connecting an amplifier which contains the Dolby Digital or DTS 
decoder, be sure to select...

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TV Operation
POWER
ACT ION
SELECT

x
z
{
y/
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 
screen appears. Check connection of 
Antenna/Cable to the RF in Terminal, 
then try to manually set the clock as 
follows.
a.  Press ACTION on the Remote Control to display 
SET CLOCK Menu screen.
b....

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„ To add channel:
Select channel with NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT.
„ To delete channel:
Select channel with CH 
x
z or NUMBER keys and press ADD/
DLT.
Add or Delete a Chan nel
4 Press 
x
z to select “AUTO CLOCK SET,” then 
press SET.
3  Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen.
2 Press 
x
z
{
y to select “CLOCK.”
1  Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
Automatic Clock Setting
4 Press 
x
z to select “MANUAL,” then press SET.
(“TIME ZONE ADJUST” appears only when auto clock is set.)
2 Press 
x
z
{
y to...

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TV Operation
4 Press 
x
z 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 
x
z
{
y to select “CLOCK.”
3  Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen.
Time Zone Adjust
2 Press 
x
z
{
y to select “LANGUAGE.”
3  Press SET repeatedly.
1  Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
4  Press ACTION to exit.
For French For SpanishFor English
Change Language Setting
Reset all unit Memory Func tions
Returns to factory...

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TV Operation
„ Method  1:
Press CH 
x
z. The display will change as follows.
„ Select desired channel:
Press CH 
x
z or NUMBER keys.
„ Adjust desired volume level:
Press VOL + or VOL -.
CH
x
z100 key
Selecting Input Mode
Using the CH/VOL Button
VOL+/-
RAPID
TUNE
MUTE
„ Method  2:
Press INPUT. The display will change as follows.
INPUT
AV Input Terminal 2
Notes:•  The diagram at right is an example.
•  TV CH 2 and CABLE CH 1 represent the 
lowest channels in memory, while TV CH 
69 and CABLE CH 125...

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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 Connector.
Surround Sound System
To Cancel, press SURROUND.
When “ON” is selected, the picture is displayed even when a 
broadcast signal is weak or non-existent.
ON:
Picture is displayed regardless of signal...

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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 Viewing” section.
1  Press DISPLAY to display the broadcast signal 
being received.
„ MTS Stereo broadcast:
Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast. Select 
STEREO audio mode.
• If stereo broadcast is...

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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-TIMER,
Repeat steps 1-3. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear the time in 
steps 4-5. Now, press PROG to end. “ON TIMER END” briefly 
appears on-screen.
2 Press 
x
z to select “ON TIMER.”
3  Press SET to display ON...

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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 
x
z
{
y to select “TV.”
4 Press 
x
z to select “CAPTION”.
5  Press SET to display CAPTION screen.
6 Press 
x
z to select “CAPTION MODE.”
7  Press SET repeatedly to select mode.
Closed Caption Mode...