Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder AG-2580P Operating Instructions

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VCR Plus+® Timer Programing
The PlusCode programing numbers are 
the numbers next to the program in 
most TV listing.
Load a cassette with the record safety 
tab intact. The VCR turns on, and the 
counter is reset, automatically.
APress PROG. on the Remote to 
access the PlusCode No. screen.
BPress the appropriate Number keys to input the PlusCode 
number, then press OK. Check to make sure the setting is 
accurate on the Program screen.
●If the Guide Channel Set...

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EReturn to normal screen
Press PROG. CHECK repeatedly until no Program screen is 
shown.
FReengage timer recording standby mode
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “#” is 
displayed on the display panel.
●When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” (
pg. 13), the timer 
recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn 
off the VCR.
Program overlap warning display
If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” 
appears, you have another program overlapping...

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PICTURE CONTROL — AUTO(NORM)/EDIT/SOFT/SHARPThis function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality 
according to your preference.
AUTO (NORM): Normally select this. Picture quality is adjusted 
automatically. When “AUTO PICTURE” is “OFF”, “NORM” will 
appear instead of “AUTO”.
EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and 
playback).
SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes 
containing much noise.
SHARP: Clearer,...

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Multi-Brand Remote Control
This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable 
TVs, cable boxes or DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers 
listed below. Without setting, you can control a PANASONIC TV.
NOTES:●Some unit’s brands have more than one code. If the unit does 
not function with a specified code, try other codes.
●Depending on the type of unit, some or all functions cannot be 
operated using this Remote.
●It’s not possible to operate a unit...

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Editing
You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. You can 
use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR as the 
recording VCR. Refer also to the other components’ instruction 
manuals for connection and its operations.
AMake connections
Example: When using this VCR as the playback VCR
●When using this VCR as the recording VCR, connect this VCR’s 
audio/video input connectors to the audio/video output 
connectors on the other VCR. If the playback VCR...

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PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY
UNIT COMPANY OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Executive Office:
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000
EASTERN ZONE:
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621
Southeast Region:
1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024  (770) 338-6835
Central Region:
1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123  (847) 468-5200
WESTERN ZONE:
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068...