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Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder AG-2570 Operating Instructions
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31 Advanced Operations TV VCRVOLUME AV INPUT SELECTVCR/TV RESETOSD/DISPLAY PICTURE MODEREC TIMERÁ NAVI PROG/CHECKSPEED ONr sOFFr sDATErr sWW X sX W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 13 4 215 69¥ : Í Í ;/D MENU 1234 Search Functions Jet Navigator This VCR can display a list of the recorded programs on the inserted video cassette on the TV screen. You can then select the desired program, and the VCR will quickly locate its beginning and start playback. Conditions for correct operation of the Jet Navigator...
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To Set the CategoryThe category setting allows you to find what
kind of programs are recorded by the
character and the icon indications.
Press 1 while the Jet
Navigator list appears.Notes:
–The Jet Navigator list is stored in each
cassette.
–Signals approximately 10 seconds before and
after the current tape position are checked.
(During this checking, [CHECKING JET
NAVIGATOR DATA] is displayed on the TV
screen.)
–Checking cannot be performed properly when
signals are attempted to be checked at...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76119/w300_ag2570_en_om_d-31.png "Page 32
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To Set the CategoryThe category setting allows you to find what
kind of programs are recorded by the
character and the icon indications.
Press 1 while the Jet
Navigator list appears.Notes:
–The Jet Navigator list is stored in each
cassette.
–Signals approximately 10 seconds before and
after the current tape position are checked.
(During this checking, [CHECKING JET
NAVIGATOR DATA] is displayed on the TV
screen.)
–Checking cannot be performed properly when
signals are attempted to be checked at...")
32 To Set the CategoryThe category setting allows you to find what kind of programs are recorded by the character and the icon indications. Press 1 while the Jet Navigator list appears.Notes: –The Jet Navigator list is stored in each cassette. –Signals approximately 10 seconds before and after the current tape position are checked. (During this checking, [CHECKING JET NAVIGATOR DATA] is displayed on the TV screen.) –Checking cannot be performed properly when signals are attempted to be checked at...
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Advanced Operations
Program 2
To Check the Recorded
Programming Data
(Time Stamp Function)
When playback starts after searching with Jet
Navigator function or index search function,
recorded programming data (called Time
Stamp) appears on the TV screen for approx.
5 seconds.
Preparations
–Display the VCR picture on the TV.
–Be sure to set [OSD] to [ON]. (See page 18.)
–Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.
Program 1 Program 3Erased
New program
Within 10 minutes in the EP mode
Program 1 Program 2...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76119/w300_ag2570_en_om_d-32.png "Page 33
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Advanced Operations
Program 2
To Check the Recorded
Programming Data
(Time Stamp Function)
When playback starts after searching with Jet
Navigator function or index search function,
recorded programming data (called Time
Stamp) appears on the TV screen for approx.
5 seconds.
Preparations
–Display the VCR picture on the TV.
–Be sure to set [OSD] to [ON]. (See page 18.)
–Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.
Program 1 Program 3Erased
New program
Within 10 minutes in the EP mode
Program 1 Program 2...")
33 Advanced Operations Program 2 To Check the Recorded Programming Data (Time Stamp Function) When playback starts after searching with Jet Navigator function or index search function, recorded programming data (called Time Stamp) appears on the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. Preparations –Display the VCR picture on the TV. –Be sure to set [OSD] to [ON]. (See page 18.) –Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode. Program 1 Program 3Erased New program Within 10 minutes in the EP mode Program 1 Program 2...
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TV
VCRVOLUME
AV
INPUT SELECTVCR/TV
RESETOSD/DISPLAY
PICTURE MODEREC
TIMERÁ
NAVI
PROG/CHECKSPEED
ONrOFF
DATE
SEARCH
CANCEL
INDEX
OK
AUDIO
∫
13
4
215 69¥ :
Í Í
;/D
MENU
1234
To Find the Beginning of
Each Recording
(VHS Index Search System)
Example:
Searching for the 2nd recorded segment in the
forward direction.
Press [INDEX 9] twice.
(This operation is performed
while the VCR is in the stop
mode or normal playback
mode.)
–After finding the specific recorded segment,
playback starts...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76119/w300_ag2570_en_om_d-33.png "Page 34
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TV
VCRVOLUME
AV
INPUT SELECTVCR/TV
RESETOSD/DISPLAY
PICTURE MODEREC
TIMERÁ
NAVI
PROG/CHECKSPEED
ONrOFF
DATE
SEARCH
CANCEL
INDEX
OK
AUDIO
∫
13
4
215 69¥ :
Í Í
;/D
MENU
1234
To Find the Beginning of
Each Recording
(VHS Index Search System)
Example:
Searching for the 2nd recorded segment in the
forward direction.
Press [INDEX 9] twice.
(This operation is performed
while the VCR is in the stop
mode or normal playback
mode.)
–After finding the specific recorded segment,
playback starts...")
34 TV VCRVOLUME AV INPUT SELECTVCR/TV RESETOSD/DISPLAY PICTURE MODEREC TIMERÁ NAVI PROG/CHECKSPEED ONrOFF DATE SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 13 4 215 69¥ : Í Í ;/D MENU 1234 To Find the Beginning of Each Recording (VHS Index Search System) Example: Searching for the 2nd recorded segment in the forward direction. Press [INDEX 9] twice. (This operation is performed while the VCR is in the stop mode or normal playback mode.) –After finding the specific recorded segment, playback starts...
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Advanced Operations
Editing
Assembly Editing
This function can be used to make up an edited
tape from other recordings or video sources.
A new scene can be added to the end of
previous one.
Preparations
–Connect a movie camera or another VCR to
this VCR as shown.
–Insert a recorded cassette tape with an intact
erasure prevention tab.
–Select the audio source required by pressing
[INPUT SELECT] to set AV input.Operations
1Press [PAUSE/STILL].
2Search for the end of the previous recording
by using Jog...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76119/w300_ag2570_en_om_d-34.png "Page 35
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Advanced Operations
Editing
Assembly Editing
This function can be used to make up an edited
tape from other recordings or video sources.
A new scene can be added to the end of
previous one.
Preparations
–Connect a movie camera or another VCR to
this VCR as shown.
–Insert a recorded cassette tape with an intact
erasure prevention tab.
–Select the audio source required by pressing
[INPUT SELECT] to set AV input.Operations
1Press [PAUSE/STILL].
2Search for the end of the previous recording
by using Jog...")
35 Advanced Operations Editing Assembly Editing This function can be used to make up an edited tape from other recordings or video sources. A new scene can be added to the end of previous one. Preparations –Connect a movie camera or another VCR to this VCR as shown. –Insert a recorded cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention tab. –Select the audio source required by pressing [INPUT SELECT] to set AV input.Operations 1Press [PAUSE/STILL]. 2Search for the end of the previous recording by using Jog...
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36 POWEREJECT SEARCHPICTURE MODETIMER REC STOP PLAYREW FF PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR TV VCRVOLUME AV INPUT SELECTVCR/TV RESETOSD/DISPLAY PICTURE MODEREC TIMERÁ NAVI PROG/CHECKSPEED ONr sOFFr sDATErr sWW X sX W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 13 4 215 69¥ : Í Í ;/D MENU 1234 Other Functions Tracking Adjustment and Vertical Locking Adjustment –For manual tracking adjustment The I and J buttons are used to adjust the tracking when, for example, noise bars on the picture during normal playback are better removed...
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Helpful Hints
Before Requesting Service
Before requesting service, check the following
points again.
Message of On Screen Display
On screen display
messages are displayed.
The error message is indicated in brackets
[].
[PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.]
–[REC (REC/OTR)] or [TIMER (TIMER
REC)] has been pressed without a video
cassette inserted.
Insert a video cassette with an intact
erasure prevention tab.
[PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.]
–[CHANNEL SET] has been selected
during playback. Stop the tape.
[PLEASE...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76119/w300_ag2570_en_om_d-36.png "Page 37
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Helpful Hints
Before Requesting Service
Before requesting service, check the following
points again.
Message of On Screen Display
On screen display
messages are displayed.
The error message is indicated in brackets
[].
[PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.]
–[REC (REC/OTR)] or [TIMER (TIMER
REC)] has been pressed without a video
cassette inserted.
Insert a video cassette with an intact
erasure prevention tab.
[PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.]
–[CHANNEL SET] has been selected
during playback. Stop the tape.
[PLEASE...")
37 Helpful Hints Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, check the following points again. Message of On Screen Display On screen display messages are displayed. The error message is indicated in brackets []. [PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.] –[REC (REC/OTR)] or [TIMER (TIMER REC)] has been pressed without a video cassette inserted. Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. [PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.] –[CHANNEL SET] has been selected during playback. Stop the tape. [PLEASE...
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Playback will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in
brackets [ ].
[The picture is noisy or is not in color.
Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.]
–Tracking is not correct.
Adjust the tracking. See page 36.
–The TV has not been tuned to the VCR.
Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 12.
–The video heads are clogged or worn.
Consult your dealer for further advice.
Recording will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in
brackets [ ].
[The 1 indication...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76119/w300_ag2570_en_om_d-37.png "Page 38
38
Playback will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in
brackets [ ].
[The picture is noisy or is not in color.
Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.]
–Tracking is not correct.
Adjust the tracking. See page 36.
–The TV has not been tuned to the VCR.
Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 12.
–The video heads are clogged or worn.
Consult your dealer for further advice.
Recording will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in
brackets [ ].
[The 1 indication...")
38 Playback will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ]. [The picture is noisy or is not in color. Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.] –Tracking is not correct. Adjust the tracking. See page 36. –The TV has not been tuned to the VCR. Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 12. –The video heads are clogged or worn. Consult your dealer for further advice. Recording will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ]. [The 1 indication...
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39 Helpful Hints Usage Precautions Please read these precautions before you operate this VCR. Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature If the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, dew may form on the tape and inside the VCR. Humidity and DustAvoid places where there is high humidity or much dust, which may cause damage to internal parts. Do Not Obstruct the Ventilation Holes The ventilation holes prevent abnormal increases in temperature. Do not block or cover these holes. Avoid covering the...
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Dirt on the video headsIf the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be
recorded or played back clearly.
(See the following conditions.)
Small
amount
of dirtLarge
amount
of dirt
If this happens, insert and eject a cassette
5–10 times successively to remove the dirt
from the video heads.Normal
picture
If a clear picture is not produced, insert a
commercially available cleaning cassette.
Then, press [REC (REC/OTR)] and keep it
running for approximate 10 seconds to clean
the video heads.
If the problem...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76119/w300_ag2570_en_om_d-39.png "Page 40
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Dirt on the video headsIf the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be
recorded or played back clearly.
(See the following conditions.)
Small
amount
of dirtLarge
amount
of dirt
If this happens, insert and eject a cassette
5–10 times successively to remove the dirt
from the video heads.Normal
picture
If a clear picture is not produced, insert a
commercially available cleaning cassette.
Then, press [REC (REC/OTR)] and keep it
running for approximate 10 seconds to clean
the video heads.
If the problem...")
40 Dirt on the video headsIf the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be recorded or played back clearly. (See the following conditions.) Small amount of dirtLarge amount of dirt If this happens, insert and eject a cassette 5–10 times successively to remove the dirt from the video heads.Normal picture If a clear picture is not produced, insert a commercially available cleaning cassette. Then, press [REC (REC/OTR)] and keep it running for approximate 10 seconds to clean the video heads. If the problem...