Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder AG-2570 Operating Instructions

							Operating
Instructions
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Video Cassette RecorderBefore attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely. 
						

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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic
Video Cassette Recorder.
We strongly suggest that you carefully study
the Operating Instructions before attempting to
operate the VCR, and that you note the listed
precautions.
ACCESSORIES1 pc. Remote Controller
1 pc. Coaxial Cable
1 pc. AC Power Cord
2 pcs. “AA” size Batteries
Press [POWER Í/I (VCR Í)] to switch the
VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the VCR is still connected to
the main AC power.
Plug in Auto Tuning
Setting image illustration
Antenna
TV
Connect the
Antenna
cable.Connect the
AC power
cord.
Press POWER 
Í ÍÍ Í
Í/I button.On Screen display
Plug in Auto
Tuning is
completed.
All broadcasting stations that can be received in the area are automatically tuned and stored in
memory.
– Do not turn off the VCR halfway. (See pages 1 2 – 15.)
FCC NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. If this
equipment does cause or receive
interference, which can be determined by
turning equipment off and on,  the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different circuit from that to which
the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Trade Name:Panasonic
Model No.:AG-2570P
Responsible party:
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
3330 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Los Angeles,
CA 90068
Support Contact:
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems
Company 1-323-436-3500
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inteference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. 
						

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Contents
Before Use
Controls and Connection Sockets..........04
Infrared Remote Controller.......................06
Remote Controller Setup..........................08
Setting Up
Connections .................................................09
Tuning the TV to your VCR ........................ 12
–Plug in Auto Tuning ................................. 12
Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR .......... 14
Language Setting of the On Screen
Display ...................................................... 16
Setting the Clock of your VCR ................... 17
Settings Using the On Screen Display ...... 18
Basic Operations
Playback ....................................................... 22
–Jet Search............................................... 23
–Other Playback Functions...................... 23
Manual Recording...................................... 25
–One-Touch Recording (OTR)................ 27
Advanced Operations
Timer Recording......................................... 28
–4-Key Programming................................ 28
Search Functions....................................... 31
–Jet Navigator........................................... 31
–Time Stamp Function .............................. 33
–VHS Index Search System..................... 34
–Intro-Jet Scan......................................... 34
Editing.......................................................... 35
–Assembly Editing ..................................... 35
Other Functions......................................... 36
–Other Automatic Functions..................... 36
Helpful Hints
Before Requesting Service....................... 37
Usage Precautions..................................... 39
Specifications............................................. 41
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE
VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT PLACE THIS APPARATUS
INTO AN AUDIO RACK, BOOK SHELF
OR SIMILAR LOCATION BECAUSE OF
HEAT FROM THIS APPARATUS.
This symbol alerts the user that
important literature concerning
the operation and maintenance of
this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read
carefully in order to avoid any
problems.
This symbol warns the user that
uninsulated voltages within the
unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric
shock. Therefore, it is dangerous
to make any kind of contact with
any inside part of this unit.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s 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. 
						

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POWEREJECT
SEARCHPICTURE MODETIMER REC STOP PLAYREW FF
PAUSE/STILL  REC/OTRCVC
RF
OUTIN
 IN (AV1)   OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
RL
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23 21 22
 AC IN  SECTEUR
Controls and Connection Sockets
This section describes in detail the function of each button, switch and connection socket.
To mains supply 
						

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FRONT
01 POWER Í/I (VCR Í) (‘ 12)
02< EJECT (‘ 13)
03 SEARCH (‘ 34)
04 Cassette Compartment (‘ 22)
05 TIMER REC Á (TIMER Á) (‘ 29)0
06I J (‘ 13, 36)
07 STOP ∫ (‘ 22, 25)
08 PLAY 1 (‘ 22)
09 Jog Dial (‘ 23)
10 Shuttle Ring (‘ 23)
11 VIDEO IN (AV2) (‘ 35)
12 AUDIO IN (AV2) (‘ 35)
13 PICTURE MODE (‘ 19, 24)
14 Infrared Remote Control Receiver
Window
15 Display
16¥ REC/OTR (‘ 25, 27)
17 PAUSE/STILL ; (‘ 22)
REAR
18 VIDEO IN (AV1) (‘ 35)
19 VIDEO OUT (‘ 10)
20 RF IN (‘ 9)
21 AUDIO IN (AV1) (‘ 9, 35)
22 AUDIO OUT (‘ 9, 10)
23 RF OUT (‘ 9)
24 AC Input Socket (‘ 9)
TV
VCRVOLUME
AV
INPUT SELECTVCR/TV
RESETOSD/DISPLAY
PICTURE MODEREC
NAVI
rW
sX
W
X
SEARCH
INDEX
OK
AUDIO
∫
13
215 69¥ :
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;/D
MENU
TIMERÁPROG/CHECKSPEED
ONr
sOFFr
sDATEr
sW
X
CANCEL4
1234
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3 13
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5
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Infrared Remote Controller
The remote control unit for this VCR is a
universal remote controller. As such, some of
its buttons are not used to operate this VCR.
VCR OPERATION
01 Infrared Transmitter
02 INPUT SELECT (‘ 35)
03 OSD/DISPLAY (‘ 18, 26)
14 RESET (‘ 19)
05 On Screen Display Menu Operation
Buttons (‘ 14)
MENU
OK
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06 REW (REWIND) 6 (‘ 22)
0
07;/D (PAUSE/SLOW) (‘ 22)
08 Timer Recording Operation Buttons
(‘ 28–30)
I J, DATE, ON, OFF
PROG./CHECK
CANCEL
SPEED
TIMER Á
09 VCR/TV (‘ 12)
10 AUDIO (‘ 18)
11 INDEX :, 9 (‘ 34)
12 REC ¥ (‘ 25)
13 NAVI (‘ 31)
14 FF (FAST FORWARD) 5 (‘ 22)
TV
VCRVOLUME
AV
INPUT SELECTVCR/TV
RESETOSD/DISPLAY
PICTURE MODEREC
NAVI
rW
sX
W
X
SEARCH
INDEX
OK
AUDIO
∫
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215 69¥ :
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MENU
TIMERÁPROG/CHECKSPEED
ONr
sOFFr
sDATEr
sW
X
CANCEL4
1234
1
2
3
4
6
8 7 510 9
11
12
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13 TV Í
Press to switch the TV from on to standby
mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the
TV is still connected to the mains.
–With some TV models, it may only be
possible to switch the TV to the standby
mode using this button.
In this case, use [AV] or the I and J
buttons to switch the TV on.
–Ensure that [VCR/TV] switch is set to
[TV].
14 AV
Selects TV input or AV input.
15 VOLUME sNr
Adjusts the volume of the TV.
16I J
Selects the required program position (TV
station) of the TV.
–Ensure that [VCR/TV] switch is set to
[TV].
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
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;/D
MENU
1234
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TV OPERATIONOnly Panasonic TVs can be operated with the
provided remote control. The settings for
operating the TV with the remote control have
already been made.
No additional settings need to be performed.
However, some Panasonic TVs cannot be
operated using this remote control. 
						

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Remote Controller Setup
Installing the Batteries
Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -)
correctly aligned.
Power Source for the Remote Controller:
The remote controller is powered by 2 AA, UM3
or R6 size batteries. The life of the batteries is
about one year, although this depends on the
frequency of use.
Precautions for Battery Replacement:
–Load the new batteries with their polarity (+
and -) aligned correctly.
–Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an
internal short circuit may occur.
–If you do not intend to use the remote
controller for a long period of time, remove
the batteries and store them in a cool and dry
place.
–Remove spent batteries immediately and
dispose of them.
–Do not use an old and a new battery together,
and never use an alkaline battery with a
manganese battery.
–Do not use rechargeable batteries. 
						

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Setting Up
RF
OUTIN
 IN (AV1)   OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
RL
3
1
2
 AC IN  SECTEUR
Connections
This section shows you how to connect the
VCR to an antenna, TV, etc.
When the VCR is turned on after connecting
the antenna cable and the AC power cord,
Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically.
Basic Connections
The following connections are required to
record and play back the video cassette
through the TV.TV Set (Not supplied)Antenna (Not supplied)
Antenna Input Connector
To mains supply
Connection to a Stereo Amplifier
RF
OUTIN
 IN (AV1)   OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
RL
Stereo Amplifier
(Not supplied)PLAYBACK
(Not supplied)
REC 
						

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RF
OUTIN
 IN (AV1)   OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
RL
4
3
1
2
 AC IN  SECTEUR
Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets
Antenna Input
ConnectorTV Set (Not supplied)Antenna (Not supplied)
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
(Not supplied)
To mains supply