Panasonic TV/DVD/VCR Combination AG-527DVDE Operating Instructions
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11 Rear View of the unitInitial Setup Connections For ANT./Cable Connect the cable from Antenna/Cable to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit. For DSS/Cable Box Connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit with a RF cable. WARNING Overtightening “Nut type” RF coaxial cables may damage jacks. Finger tighten only. VHF/UHFAUDIO OUT R LDIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) OPTICALAC Power Plug When plugged into an AC outlet, this unit consumes 3.5 W of electric power in OFF condition. VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal See below. Audio Output Connector (L/R) Pg. 12 Optical digital audio output connector Pg. 13 VHF/UHFAUDIO OUT R LDIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) OPTICAL VHF/UHF IN from ANT./CABLEVHF/UHF VHF/UHFAUDIO OUT R LDIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) OPTICAL IN fromANT./CABLE Cable TV Converter Box VHF/UHF VHF/UHF
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Connections (continued)
Amplifier
Unit
SpeakerSpeaker
AUDIO OUT
R L
R L
AUDIO IN
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
page 59.)
*2 Sound having 96 kHz sampling is converted into 48
kHz sampling when it is output from the unit’s optical
digital audio output connector.
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.
Ready Checklist
Turn down the volume, then turn this unit, 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.
Disc
DVD
Video
CD
CD
MP3Sound
recording
format
Dolby Digital
Linear PCM
(48/96 kHz
16/20/24 bit)
dts
MPEG 1
Linear PCM
MP3Optical digital audio
output from connector
Dolby Digital bitstream
(1-5.1 ch) or OFF (no
output)*
1
Linear PCM (2ch)
(48 kHz sampling/16 bit
only)*
2 or no output*1
Bitstream or no output*1
PCM
(44.1 kHz sampling)
Linear PCM
(44.1 kHz sampling)
Linear PCM
(
It depends on the MP3 file)
Unit
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ Amplifier
➛ ➛➛ ➛
➛ Speaker
Audio connections
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.
© 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights
reserved.
13 Initial SetupUnit ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛ Dolby Digital Decoder ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛ Amplifier ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛ Speaker or Unit ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛ dts (digital theater systems) Decoder ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛ Amplifier ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛ Speaker When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or dts are played, Dolby Digital bitstream or dts bitstream is output from the unit Optical digital audio output connector. When the unit 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) Firmly connect the cable to the connector. IMPORTANT NOTE: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 “OFF” at “Dolby Digital” and “OFF” at “dts” of the Settings for DVD Operation “AUDIO OUTPUT” (see page 59). 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 dts decoder is connected, please select “Bitstream” at “dts” of the Settings for DVD Operation “AUDIO OUTPUT”. If “OFF” is selected, there will be no sound. (See page 59). Video CDs and CDs can be played as normal. Note: Some dts decoders which do not support DVD-dts Interface may not work properly with the unit. Unit Optical digital audio cable (optional) Dolby Digital Decorder/ dts processing (optional) Amplifier Center speaker Front SpeakerFront Speaker Subwoofer Surround speakerSurround speaker
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Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet.
Initial Setup (Ready to Play)
1
3
Press on the remote for TV-VCR mode.
2
If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it to the Public
Broadcasting Service (PBS) channel in your time zone.
If you use a DSS receiver, it must be turned off.
ACTIONTV-VCR
SELECT SET
POWER
Initial Setup (Ready to Play)
Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on.
Press POWER* on the remote or unit. The unit
comes on and auto channel and clock set starts.
CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
Settings are made automatically.
When setup is done, this screen appears.
PROCEEDING
AUTO CLOCK SET
CANCEL : PRESS STOP KEY
If AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE
screen appears, set the clock using MANUAL
CLOCK SET procedure on next page.
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
PRESS I NG ACT I ON KEY A
UTO CLOCK SET
I S I NCO
MPLETE
2 / 6 / 2002 WED 12 : 00PMDST : ON
A
UTO CLOCK SET
CO
MPLETED
SETT I NG : CH 1 0
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Initial Setup
*Important:If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote
and try the button again.
Manual Clock Set
If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually
set the clock as follows.
Press ACTION on the Remote to
display SET CLOCK Menu screen.
1
SET : SET SELECT :
END : ACT I ON
SET CLOCK
DST
: ON
SELE CT MONTH
Press to select the month and
press SET to set. In the same
manner, select and set the date,
year, time, and DST. (Daylight
Saving Time)
2
Press ACTION twice to start
CLOCK and exit.
3
Reset all unit Memory Functions
When moving unit to a new location, or if a
mistake was made in the Initial Setup section.
Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit.
Note to CABLE system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System
Installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC 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.
1
2
3Turn the unit
Power on.
Press and hold both PLAY and FF
on the unit for more than 5
seconds.
The power will shut off.
Please ignore “NO CASSETTE” warning.
Perform “Initial Setup” on page 14.
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Reset Language, Channels, Clock,
3)Press to select
“MANUAL,” then
press SET.
(For Auto Clock Set,
select “AUTO CLOCK
SET,” and press SET.)
3) Press to select
“ANTENNA,” then
press SET to set
your antenna system
(“TV” or “CABLE”).
4) Press
to select
“AUTO SET,” then
press SET.
After Channel Auto
Set is finished, Clock
Auto Set will be
performed.
(If clock is set
manually, Clock Auto
Set will not be
performed.)(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”
appears only when
auto clock is set.)
1)Press
to select
language icon.
2)Press SET
repeatedly.
LanguageChannelsClock
Press ACTION*
to display MAIN MENU.
3)Press ACTION
to exit.1)Press
to
select “CH.”
2)Press SET.1)Press to
select “CLOCK.”
2)Press SET.
SET : SET BACK : END : ACT I ON SET
CLOCK
DST
: ON2 / 6/:
2002WED
12
00PM
SELE CT HOUR
SELECT :
1
2
For English For Spanish
For French
M A I N MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END : ACT I ON SELECT : SET : SET
531
MENU PR I NCIPAL
DVDBLOQUEO
CANAL
RELOJ TV
ID I OMA
TERM I NAR : ACT I ON ELEG I R : F I JAR : SET
531
HOLA
M A I N MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END : ACT I ON SELECT : SET : SET
531
HELLO
M A I N MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END : ACT I ON SELECT : SET : SET
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ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SETCHANNEL CAPT I ONWEAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF
SELECT : SET : SETEND : ACT I ON
SET UP CHANNEL
AUTO CLOCK SETMANUALT I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0
SELECT : SET : SET
END : ACT I ON
SET CLOCK
M A I N MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END : ACT I ON SELECT : SET : SET
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Continued on the
next page.
M A I N MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END : ACT I ON SELECT : SET : SET
531
M A I N MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END : ACT I ON SELECT : SET : SET
531
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Initial Setup
4)Press and
press SET to select
and set the month,
date, year, time, and
DST
(Daylight Saving
Time)
.
To Make Corrections,
repeatedly press to move to error, then
correct.
5)Press ACTION twice
to
start the clock and
exit this mode.
3)Press
to select
“TIME ZONE
ADJUST” and
press
or to
subtract or add
hour(s) as
necessary.
4)Press ACTION
twice to exit.
“TIME ZONE ADJUST”
returns to “0” if clock is
set manually.
(Only when Auto Clock is set.)
Add or Delete a Channel
Time Zone Adjust
1)Press to
select “CLOCK.”
2)Press SET.
AUTO CLOCK SETMANUALT I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0
SELECT : SET :
END : ACT I ON
SET CLOCK
AUTO CLOCK SETMANUALT I ME ZONE ADJUST : +1
SELECT : SET :
END : ACT I ON
SET CLOCK
CHANNEL 08 ADDED
To add channel:
Select channel with number
keys and press ADD/DLT.
*Important:If a remote control button does not work
when pressed, press the button on
the remote and try the button again.
M A I N MENU
DVDLOCK
CH
CLOCKTV
LANGUAGE
END : ACT I ON SELECT : SET : SET
531
ADD/DLT
SELECT
SET
ACTION NUMBER
keys
CHANNEL 08 DELE TED
To delete channel:
Select channel with CH
or number keys and press
ADD/DLT.
Time Zone Adjust
18 Operation using unit buttons Record On a Tape Playback a Tape 1 Insert a tape. Press PLAY* to play a tape. 2 The unit power comes on automatically. To prevent tape jam,remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. Forward/Reverse scene search ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW-. ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛Press again or PLAY to release. Still (Freeze) picture ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛Press STILL/PAUSE. ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛Press PLAY to release. Slow Motion picture ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛Press FF/SLOW+ (increases speed) or REW/SLOW- (decreases speed) in Still mode. ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛Press PLAY to release. Frame by Frame picture ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛Press STILL/PAUSE in Still mode. ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛Press PLAY to release. Record tab Stop ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛ Press STOP Rewind tape ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛Press REW/SLOW- in Stop mode Fast forward tape ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛Press FF/SLOW+ in Stop mode Eject tape ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛Press EJECT on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the unit These features work best in SP or SLP mode. After the unit is in Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes, it will switch to Stop mode automatically to protect the tape and the video head. Ready Checklist All connections are made. Your unit is plugged in. Press CH or number keys to Select Channel. For “LINE” input, see bottom of next page.2 3 4 Press SPEED to select recording speed (see page 4). SP = Standard Play LP = Long Play SLP = Super Long Play Selected speed is displayed. Press REC to start recording. To edit out unwanted portions, press STILL/PAUSE to pause and resume recording. You cannot view another channel during recording. After the unit has been in Rec Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head. The remaining recording time of an OTR can be displayed by pressing DISPLAY. Stop ➛ ➛➛ ➛ ➛ Press STOP One Touch Recording (OTR) Press REC repeatedly to set the recording length (30 min - 4 hours.) The unit stops recording at a preset time. PROG TIMER Indicator lights on the unit. Normal Rec0:301:00 1:302:003:004:00 1 Insert a tape with record tab. The unit power comes on automatically. Notes Notes EJECT SELECT SETDISPLAY FF/SLOW+ REW/SLOW- STOP RECSTILL/ PAUSE ACTION SPEED CH CH It is not possible to record from DVD/ Video CD/CD to VHS tape using this unit. PLAY NUMBER keys If tape has no record tab (see page 4), auto play begins. REC IndicatorInsert a tape. CH REC Press to stop and/or eject tape. PLAY/REPEAT
19 Basic Operation Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement. Please note that some tapes cannot be dubbed on this unit. Also, it is not possible to dub DVD/Video CD/CD to VHS tape using this unit. Playback (Source) 1 Recording (Editing) unit Insert pre- recorded tape.Insert blank tape with record tab. Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results. 2 3 4 5 Press PLAY then PAUSE at starting point t o put in Standby mode. Press PLAY to start dubbing. Press STOP to stop dubbing.Select “LINE” mode. See “Selecting Input Mode” below. Press REC, then Press STILL/PAUSE immediately to put in Standby mode. Press STILL/PAUSE to start dubbing. Press STOP to stop dubbing. Selecting Input Mode Method 1: Press CH . The display will change as follows. Method 2: a Press ACTION for MAIN MENU. b Press to select “TV”, then press SET for SET UP TV screen. c Press to select “INPUT SELECT,” and then press SET to select “TUNER” or “LINE.” d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode. 1 23 125 LINE(CABLE) 69 (TV) or Caution STOP Connections you’ll need to make L-AUDIO IN-RVIDEO IN Recording (Editing) unit OUT ININ FROM ANT. OUT TO TV VIDEOR-AUDIO-L Playing (Source) VCR MONO (Perform operation of steps 4 and 5 on both units at same time.) *Important:If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the button on the remote and try the button again.
20 4 Press or number key(s) (see below) to select title and press SET to play. Basic DVD Operation Ready Checklist All connections are made. (See pages 11-13.) Your unit is plugged in. If unit is connected to an audio amplifier, turn the stereo system’s power on.1 Press POWER* on the remote or unit. Insert a disc. If a disc is already inserted, go to step 3. (Depending on the disc, playback may start automatically.) 1)Press OPEN/CLOSE. 2) Place disc into disc tray. 2 Press PLAY to start play. Disc tray closes automatically.3 CLOSE READING 12 If an interactive DVD*1 or a Video CD with playback control* 2 is used and a TITLE MENU appears, go to step 4. You may also close the tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE. Data reading time differs with each disc. 12 Hold disc by its edges only (page 7) with printed side up and use guides to place into tray. Use 3”(8 cm) or 5” (12 cm) disc. * 1Interactive DVD... May include multiple camera angles, stories, etc. * 2Video CD with playback control... Particular scenes or information can be interactively selected from a menu that appears on the screen. Operation using unit buttons 1 digit number 1 1 2 digit number 12 10➛1➛2 3 digit number 123 100➛1➛2➛3 Press SKIP | or | to go to next or previous menu screen. SKIP function not available with all discs. Please refer to disc jacket for operation information. T I TLE MENU Cas t l es Love r s Dogs B i r ds T I TLE MENU Cas t l es Love r s Dogs B i r ds To return to MENU (play stops) Press TITLE, MENU, or RETURN. (DVD) Press RETURN. (Video CD) Press STOP to stop play. 5 6 Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc. Using number key(s) starts play automatically.Dogs of the worldPress OPEN/CLOSE. 1 Press PLAY. Insert disc.26 3 2 Press STOP.5Press POWER