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

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Disc Operation
4 Press 
x
z to select “STILL MODE.”
5  Press SET repeatedly for mode.
Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture.
MAIN MENU
DVD LOCK LANGUAGE
TV CLOCK CH
SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION
Selecting STILL MODE
DVD-V
1  Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU.
2 Press 
x
z
{
y to select “DVD.”
3  Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU.
„ AUTO:
“FIELD” (Field still) or “FRAME” (Frame still) is automatically 
selected during still mode. (Factory preset)
6  Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.
„ Field:
“FIELD” (Field still) is always selected. This setting will 
reduce jitter when compared with “AUTO” on some discs.
„ Frame:
“FRAME” (Frame still) is always selected. Some texts and 
fine patterns will be seen clearly when compared with 
“AUTO” on some discs.Set the screen display style for widescreen video material playback.
1  Press ACTION in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU.
2 Press 
x
z
{
y to select “DVD.”
3  Press SET to display DVD MAIN MENU.
MAIN MENU
DVD LOCK LANGUAGE
TV CLOCK CH
SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION
Selecting TV MODE
DVD-V
4 Press 
x
z to select “TV MODE.”
5  Press SET repeatedly for mode.
„ 4:3 Pan & Scan:
Widescreen video data is played in Pan & Scan style (left and 
right of screen are trimmed.)
• Video data not formatted in Pan & Scan will play in letterbox 
style.
6  Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.
(Factory preset)
„ 4:3  Letterbox:
Widescreen video data is played in Letterbox style (top and 
bottom of screen display a  black margin).
       DVD MAIN MENU
DISC LANGUAGES
AUDIO OUTPUT
STILL MODE    :AUTO
TV MODE       :4:3 Pan&Scan
 SELECT    :pr
 SET       :SET
 END       :ACTION
       DVD MAIN MENU
DISC LANGUAGES
AUDIO OUTPUT
STILL MODE    :AUTO
TV MODE       :4:3 Pan&Scan
 SELECT    :pr
 SET       :SET
 END       :ACTION
• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit 
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These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions.
OSD CAUTION Page
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY 
PRESSING ACTION KEYIf you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not 
set...14
CHECK CASSETTE 
RECORD TABIf you press REC, and a cassette is inserted with no record tab...6, 24
TO CANCEL TIMER REC 
HOLD DOWN STOP KEY 
FOR APPROX 3 SECIf you press STOP during a Timer Recording...26
NO CASSETTEIf you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC without a cassette inserted...24
PLEASE PREPARE 
FOR TIMER RECIf the unit is not in Stop mode, or cassette is not inserted, or cassette has no record tab, or 
tape is at its end two minutes before a Timer Recording is about to begin...26
VIDEO HEADS MAY 
NEED CLEANING 
PLEASE INSERT HEAD 
CLEANING CASSETTE 
OR REFER TO MANUAL 
END: PLAY
If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape...6
VCR LOCK ACTIVATEDIf you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT or POWER while the unit is in VCR 
Lock mode...29
PLEASE CHECK THE DISC, 
AND FOR STAINS OR SCR ATCHES 
ON DISCIf you press PLAY, or the unit reads data from a stained or scratched disc in DVD mode. 
Also, if the type of disc is other than DVD, CD or Video CD...7
THIS DISC MAY NOT BE PLAYED 
IN YOUR REGIONPlayback of a disc with different region number was attempted. Only discs marked region “1,” 
“ALL,” or those that include “1” are playable on this unit.7
THIS TYPE OF DISC CANNOT BE 
PLAYED.  PLEASE INSERT A 
DIFFERENT DISCAn unusable disc is inserted in the unit, or the disc is not inserted with label side up.7
Angle
Some DVD discs feature scenes simultaneously shot from different angles. The ANGLE button 
can be used to view the scene from different angles. (ANGLE Indicator lights up on the unit 
when a scene recorded from different angles is detected.)
Bitstream
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into 
its various channels.
Chapter Number
Titles are subdivided into numbered sections. You can quickly search for a favorite scene using 
these numbers.
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apar t from stereo 
(2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multichannel audio. A large amount of audio 
information can be recorded on one disc using this method.
Dolby Pro Logic
A surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as 2 channels and then is 
restored to 4 channels for play. The surround channel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 
kHz.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good 
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the 
noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distor tion occurs.
DVD
A high-density optical disc on which high-quality pictures and sound have been digitally 
recorded. DVD incorporates new video compression technology (MPEG II) and high-density 
recording technology which allow entire movies to be recorded with incredible playback quality.
Film and video
DVD -Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is recorded at 24 frames per 
second, the rate movies are filmed at, while video is recorded at 30 frames per second.
Frame still and field still
Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. There are about 30 
frames shown each second. One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows 
these fields one after the other to create frames.
A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of two alternating 
fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high. A field still is not blurred, 
but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower.Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.
Playback Control
With Video CD (version 2.0), scenes or information may be selected for viewing or listening 
from an interactive menu that appears on the T V screen.
Regional Code
This is a copyright protection measure unique to DVD -Video. There are 6 regional codes 
worldwide. In order to play a disc encoded with a regional code, the DVD player must be 
equipped with the same code.
Sampling bit number
This is the resolution shown in number of bits to determine how faithfully the sampled analog 
frequency was expressed at the time the signal was conver ted from analog to digital.
Sampling Frequency
This is the number of times sampling is per formed in (1) second shown in Hz units at the time 
the signal is conver ted from analog to digital using the PCM method. The greater the number, 
the higher the sound quality.
Subtitles
Written dialogue which appears at the bottom of the screen.
Time Number
The elapsed play time from the star t of a disc or title. Use to quickly find scenes. (May not work 
with some discs.)
Title Number
For DVD discs with two or more titles, the titles are numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.
Tr a c k N u m b e r
Numbers assigned to tracks on Video CDs and CDs to allow specific tracks to be quickly 
located.
Video CD
CD containing picture and sound with same quality level as video tape. This unit also suppor ts 
Video CDs with playback control (version 2.0).
V.S.S. Feature
Vir tual surround sound playback is possible even with only 2 speakers. For example, using this 
unit’s built-in speakers, the 2 speakers of a connected stereo, etc., you can enjoy a surround 
sound effect. If the disc was recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 ch, with just the two front L / R 
speakers, you will feel as if you are hearing sound from nonexistent speakers on both sides of 
you. This effect also works with Dolby Digital 2-channel discs.
Warning and Instruction Displays
Glossary 
						

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InformationInformation
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit.
PROBLEM CORRECTION Page
PowerNo power…Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
9
Set POWER button to ON.8-9
Power turns itself off...Auto power-off (shut off) occurs after about 5 min. in DVD mode with no operation, or if 
there is no broadcast signal in T V or Playback mode. Turn the power back on.35, 37
Monitor
No picture or sound...Make sure your antenna system (T V or CABLE) is correctly set.10
Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.9
Set POWER button to ON.8-9
Poor picture with normal sound...Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP Video 
Adjustment.22-23
Poor sound with normal picture... Adjust VOLUME control.16
Poor T V reception... Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP Video Adjustment.22-23
No color or poor color... Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP Video Adjustment.22-23
Ghost (multiple) images... Install a directional antenna.10
T V programs cannot be watched... Make sure the selected channel is in unit’s memory.15
Channel cannot be selected... Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.25
VCR
T V program cannot be recorded...Make sure your antenna system (T V or CABLE) is correctly set. 
10
Make sure cassette record tab is intact.6
Timer recording cannot be performed…Check that clock is set to current time and date.35
Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel to be recorded.10
Set recording Start /Stop times correctly.26
Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption of more than 
1 minute occurs before or during a Timer Recording, even after power is restored.
No playback picture, or the playback picture is 
noisy or contains streaks...Adjust TR ACKING control in either direction.29
Try Head Cleaning.6
VCR cannot be controlled... Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. 29
Remote Control
Unit cannot be controlled...Aim Remote directly at the remote sensor on the unit. Avoid any object blocking signal 
path.9
Inspect the remote batteries.6
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off.29
Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal 
interference.9
ACTION, PLAY, SELECT, SET POWER, etc. 
buttons cannot be selected...Press T V/ VCR for T V-VCR mode.9
Press DVD for DVD mode.9
Check remote batteries.6
DVD/CD/ Video CD
Play fails to start even when PLAY is pressed...This unit cannot play discs other than DVDs, CDs and Video CDs.6
The disc may be dirty and require cleaning.7
Picture is distorted during rapid advance or rapid 
reverse...The picture will be somewhat distorted at times; this is normal.
No For ward/Reverse search play... Some discs may have sections which prohibit For ward/Reverse search. 
37
Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language is not 
the one selected at the initial settings...The audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language selected at DVD initial settings must 
exist on the disc.38-39
No subtitles...Subtitles appear only when available on disc.39
Select “ON” at the “Subtitle language” section to display subtitles. 39
Alternative audio soundtrack 
(or subtitle) language cannot be selected...Alternative language cannot be selected with discs which do not contain more than one 
language.38-39
For some discs, alternative language cannot be selected with the AUDIO or SUB TITLE 
button. Try selecting it from the DVD menu if available.38-39
Angle cannot be changed...This function is dependent on software availability. Even if disc has multiple angles, 
they may be recorded for specific scenes only (ANGLE Indicator on unit lights up). 47
MiscellaneousVideo cassette cannot be inserted... Insert the cassette window side up, record tab facing you. 6
Video cassette cannot be removed... Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet. 9
Eject does not function or insertion cannot be done...Turn the POWER off and then on, and try ejecting or inserting the tape again.
Video cassette ejects when a recording is started, 
or the power is turned off for timer recording...Make sure cassette record tab is intact. 6
In Stop mode, the VCR motor (CYLINDER) 
continues to rotate...To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for about 3 minutes. This 
reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.
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Note:•  Designs and spec ifi ca tions are sub ject to change without no tice.
DisplayPicture Tube20 inch, measured diagonally pure flat Picture Tube 
VCRVideo Recording System4 rotary heads helical scanning system
Audio Track1 track (Normal)
2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound)
Tu n e r
Broad cast ChannelsVHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69
CA BLE ChannelsMidband A through I (14 ~ 22)
Superband J through W (23 ~ 36)
Hyperband A A ~ EEE (37 ~ 64)
Lowband A- 5 ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99)
Special CABLE channel 5A (01)
Ultraband 65 ~ 94, 100 ~ 125
GeneralPower Source120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power 
ConsumptionPower OnApprox. 112 W
Power Off Approx. 0.8 W
Te l ev i s i o n S y s t e mEIA Standard NTSC color
Speak er2 pieces 3 W
Op erat ing Temperature5 °C ~ 35 °C (41 °F ~ 95 °F)
Op erat ing Humidity10 % ~ 75 %
Weight28 kg (61.7 lbs.)
Dimen sions
(W × H × D)604 mm (23 -3 /4
Ž) × 520 mm (20 -1/2
Ž) × 496 mm (19 -1/2
Ž)
Discs played
DVD disc (DVD-Video, DVD- R)12 cm ( 5
Ž) single-sided, single-layer 
12 cm ( 5
Ž) single-sided, double-layer
12 cm ( 5
Ž) double-sided, double-layer
(one layer per side)
8 cm (3
Ž) single-sided, single-layer
8 cm (3
Ž) single-sided, double-layer
8 cm (3
Ž) double-sided, double-layer
(one layer per side)
DVD- R AM12 cm ( 5
Ž) 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB (single-sided)
8 cm (3
Ž) 2.8 GB (double-sided)
Compact disc (CD- DA, Video CD, CD- R, 
CD-RW)12 cm ( 5
Ž) disc
8 cm (3
Ž) disc
Digital audio output
Optical digital outputOptical connector
Pickup
Wavelength655 nm (DVD)
790 nm (CD, Video CD)
Laser power: CL ASS II
Specifications 
						

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InformationInformation
A
Accessories ............................................. 2
ACTION button ........................................ 8
AC Power Plug ........................................ 9
ADD/DELETE/CLEAR button ................. 8
Add or Delete a Channel ........................14
ANGLE button ......................................... 8
Audio Adjustment .................................. 23
AUDIO button .......................................... 8
Audio Input Connector 1 ......................... 9
Audio Input Connector 2 ......................... 9
Audio Menu ........................................... 22
Audio Mode for Playback ...................... 28
Audio Mode for Recording .................... 25
Audio Mode for TV Viewing ...................18
Audio Mute .............................................17
AUDIO OUTPUT ................................... 50
Audio Output Connector (L/R) ................ 9
Audio Output Terminal ........................... 11
Audio Soundtrack Language ................. 38
Auto-Power Off function .........................37
Automatic Channel Setting ....................13
Automatic Clock Setting .........................14
Auto Playback ....................................... 29
Auto Rewind .......................................... 29
Auto Shut Off ......................................... 35
AV Input Terminals .................................10
B
Batteries .................................................. 6
Before Requesting Service ................... 53
Before using VCR Functions ..................24
Blocking Message ................................. 34
Blue Screen Display .............................. 35
Built In Speakers ..................................... 9
C
Canadian English Language Ratings .... 33
Canadian English Language Ratings Chart .34
Canadian French Language Ratings .... 33
Canadian French Language Ratings Chart .34
Cancel a Timer Recording:
(Recording is in progress) ..................... 26
Caption On Mute Feature .......................21
Cassette Compartment ........................... 9
CH/ VOL Button ......................................16
Change Language Setting .....................15
Changing your secret code ....................31
Channel & Function Display .................. 35
CHANNEL UP/DOWN button ................. 8
Cleaning disc surface .............................. 7
Clock Setting (Manual) ...........................14
Closed Caption Mode Feature .............. 20
Commercial Skip ................................... 29
Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) .................. 30
D
Digital Auto Tracking ............................. 29
Direct Navigator ..................................... 41
Discs that can be played ......................... 6
Disc Handling .......................................... 7
Disc languages ...................................... 48
Disc Operation -Using Information Screen- ..42
DISPLAY button ...................................... 8
DST (Daylight Saving Time) .................... 6
DVD button .............................................. 8
DVD Volume Adjust ................................47
E
Eject tape .............................................. 27
F
FF/SLOW+ button ................................... 8
Forward/Reverse Chapter/Track Skip [Disc] .37
Forward/Reverse Rapid Scene Search [Disc].37Forward/Reverse scene search [Tape] .27
Frame by Frame Picture [Disc] ..............37
Frame by Frame picture [Tape] ............. 27
G
Glossary ................................................ 52
H
Head Cleaning ........................................ 6
I
Important Safeguards and Precautions .. 4
Index Search ......................................... 28
Information (Disc) .................................... 6
Information (MAIN MENU Screen) ......... 7
Information (Unit, Cassette) .................... 6
Information Display ............................... 39
Initial Setup (Ready to Play) ...................13
INPUT button .......................................... 8
Input Mode .............................................16
Inserting a Tape .....................................24
L
Language Code List .............................. 49
Location of Controls ................................ 8
M
Main Menu of DVD ................................ 38
Manual Tracking Control ....................... 29
MENU/PLAY LIST button ........................ 8
Multiple Angle Viewing ...........................47
MUTE button ........................................... 8
N
Number and 100 keys ............................16
NUMBER Keys ........................................ 8
NUMBER Keys [Disc] ............................37
O
ON-TIMER ..............................................19
One Touch Recording (OTR) ................ 25
ON TIMER Indicator ................................ 9
OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT button ................. 8
Optical digital audio output connector ..... 9
P
Pause a Recording ................................ 25
Phones Jack ............................................ 9
Picture Zoom ......................................... 39
Playback Auto Eject .............................. 29
Playback a Tape .................................... 27
Play a DVD-R AM .................................. 40
PLAY button ............................................ 8
Play Disc ............................................... 36
Play List .................................................. 41
POWER button ........................................ 8
Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure ............ 6
PROGR AM button .................................. 8
Program Play ......................................... 45
Program Repeat Play ............................ 46
PROG TIMER Indicator ........................... 9
R
Random Play ......................................... 46
Rapid Fast forward tape ........................ 27
Rapid Rewind tape ................................ 27
Rapid Tune .............................................17
R APID TUNE button ............................... 8
Receivable Broadcast Types .................18
Recording and Playing Back a Closed 
Caption/Text Program ............................21
Record On a Tape ................................. 25
REC button .............................................. 8
REC Indicator .......................................... 9
Region Management Information ............ 7
Remote Control Buttons .......................... 8Remote Sensor ....................................... 9
Repeat Play ........................................... 27
Reset all unit Memory Functions ............15
RESUME Function ................................ 38
Review, Replace or Clear Program 
Contents :(Recording is not in progress) ..... 26
REW/SLOW- button ................................ 8
RF in Terminal ........................................10
S
Safety Precaution .................................... 2
Safety Precautions .................................. 3
Secret Code ...........................................31
SELECT 
x
z 
{ 
y button .......................... 8
SET button .............................................. 8
Set Up to 8 Programs ............................ 26
SKIP+/CM SKIP/ZERO SEARCH button ...... 8
SKIP- /SEARCH button ........................... 8
Sleep Timer ............................................19
Slow Motion Picture [Disc] .....................37
Slow Motion picture [Tape] .................... 27
SPEED/RETURN button ......................... 8
STILL/PAUSE button .............................. 8
Still (Freeze) picture [Tape] ................... 27
Still (Pause) Picture [Disc] .....................37
STILL MODE ..........................................51
Stop a Tape ........................................... 27
STOP button ............................................ 8
Stop Recording ..................................... 25
Subtitle Language ................................. 39
SUB TITLE button ................................... 8
SURROUND/ VSS button ........................ 8
Surround Sound System ........................17
T
Table of Contents .................................... 5
Timer Recording .................................... 26
Time Zone Adjust ...................................15
TITLE/D.NAVI button .............................. 8
Title Menu of DVD ................................. 38
TRACKING UP/DOWN button ................ 8
TV/ VCR button ........................................ 8
TV/ VCR Status & Clock Display ........... 35
TV MODE ...............................................51
U
Unit Buttons ............................................. 9
US MOVIES Ratings ............................. 32
US MOVIES Ratings Chart ................... 34
US TV PROGR AMS Ratings ................ 32
US TV PROGR AMS Ratings Chart ...... 34
V
V-Lock Control ...................................... 29
V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) ............47
VCR Lock .............................................. 29
VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal .......... 9
Video Adjustment .................................. 23
Video CDs ..............................................37
Video Input Connector 1 ......................... 9
Video Input Connector 2 ......................... 9
Video Menu ........................................... 22
Viewing a Blocked Program/Movie ....... 34
Vocal selection for Karaoke discs ......... 39
VOLUME UP/DOWN button ................... 8
W
Warning and Instruction Displays ......... 52
Weak Signal Display Feature .................17
Z
Zero Search .......................................... 28
ZOOM /COUNTER RESET button .......... 8
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Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America
www.panasonic.com/broadcast
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