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 screen 
appears after pressing OK, press the 
Number keys, CH+/– or 
rt to 
input the number of the channel on 
which the broadcast for the PlusCode 
number is received on the VCR.
●To set the tape speed, press SP/EP.
●To change the stop time, press STOP+/–.
●To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly serials, 
press DA ILY (M-F) (Number key “8”) or WEEKLY (Number 
key “9”). Pressing the button again makes the “DA I LY” or 
“WEEKLY” display disappear.
●If you made a mistake, press CANCEL to access the 
PlusCode No. screen again.
●If an incorrect PlusCode number or the one for a broadcast 
already finished has been input, “ERROR” is displayed for 
about 5 seconds, then the PlusCode No. screen reappears.
CPress OK or PROG..
●If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” 
appears, see “Program overlap warning display” (
pg. 12).
DPress TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “#” is 
displayed on the display panel.
Express Timer Programing
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 START+/– once to access 
Program screen.
Press START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE + /– or 
CH+/– repeatedly to enter the start 
time, stop time, date or channel.
●Press and hold START+/– or STOP+/
– to increase the time in 30-minute 
intervals.
●To set the tape speed, press SP/EP.
●To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly serials, 
press DA ILY (M-F) (Number key “8”)or WEEKLY (Number 
key “9”). Pressing the button again makes the “DA I LY” or 
“WEEKLY” display disappear.
CPress OK or PROG..
●If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” 
appears, see “Program overlap warning display” (
pg. 12).
DPress TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “#” is 
displayed on the display panel.
24HR Quick Programing
You can program a timer recording that starts within 24 hours 
using the JOG dial on the VCR.
Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The VCR turns 
on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
APress 24HR QUICK PROGRAM on the 
VCR. “$” starts blinking on the display 
panel.
BTurn the JOG dial to the left or right to set 
the start time.
●One click stop of the JOG dial changes 
the time in 5-minute intervals.
CPush the JOG dial. “” starts blinking on 
the display panel. Turn the JOG dial to the 
left or right to set the stop time.
DPush the JOG dial. Turn the JOG dial to 
the left or right to select the channel, then 
press 24HR QUICK PROGRAM. The VCR 
turns off automatically and “
#” is 
displayed on the display panel.
NOTES:●If “Err” appears on the display panel, repeat the above steps 
again.
●When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24HR Quick 
Programing function. Press MENU to return to normal screen, 
and try again.
●You can use 24HR Quick Programing function also when the 
VCR is turned off.
●For 24HR Quick Programing function, the program overlap 
warning display does not appear even if some programs overlap 
each other.
To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby 
mode
Press TIMER, then press POWER. After you use the VCR, press 
TIMER again to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode.
Checking, canceling or changing program settings
A
Disengage timer
Press TIMER, then press POWER.
●When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” (pg. 13), you do not 
have to press TIMER.
BAccess Program Check screen
Press PROG. CHECK.
CAccess Program screen
Press PROG. CHECK again. Each time you 
press PROG. CHECK, the next program’s 
Program screen appears.
DCancel or change program setting
To cancel a program, press CANCEL when the Program screen 
you do not want is shown.
To change a program, press the appropriate button: START+/–, 
STOP+/–, DATE + /–, CH+/–, and/or SP/EP when the Program 
screen on which you want to make changes is shown.
PLUSCODE NO.
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
PRESS (+/–) TO SET
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
PROGRAM 1
 (PLUSCODE NO. 12345678)
START STOP
8:00PM 10:00PM
DATE CH
12/24/00 12   SP
SUN
 PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY
 STOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP)
 PRESS (PROG.) TO END PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
THEN (OK) 
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
  12345678PLUSCODE NO.
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CH :    12       
VCR CH :  – – –
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
OR (   ,   ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
PROGRAM 1
START STOP
– –:– –AM– –:– –AM
DATE CH
– –/– –/– –– – –SP
 PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY
 9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)
 PRESS (PROG.) TO END
Start time
Stop time
Channel number
  PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT PRSTART STOP CH DATE
1   8:00P10:0012 12/24
210:00A10:45   40 12/25
311:30P   1:00 125 12/25
4
5
6
7
8
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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 the program you 
have just made. The Program Check screen appears and 
conflicting programs will start blinking.
Example:
Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each other
ASelect program to modify
Press rt, then press e.
●You can only select one of the 
overlapping programs.
●If you do not mind this overlap, press 
PROG. to finish the timer program 
setting. The program starting earlier or 
program with the lower program number will be recorded.
BCancel or change program setting
To cancel a program, press CANCEL when 
the Program screen you do not want is 
shown.
To change a program, press the 
appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–, 
DAT E+ /–, CH+/–, and/or SP/EP when the 
Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown, 
then press OK.
●If the overlap is not yet solved, the conflicting programs will be 
shown on the Program check screen. Repeat the above steps 
again.
Other Functions
Timer warning display
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell 
you that the timer-recording is to start in 
5 minutes if you are not in the timer 
recording standby mode at that time. Press 
TIMER to put the VCR into timer recording 
standby mode. To clear the display, press CANCEL on the Remote.
Checking tape position
When you change the VCR operation 
mode from the stop mode to fast forward 
or rewind mode, or when you perform an 
Index Search or Instant Review, the tape 
position indicator appears.
The position of “
q” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E” (End) 
shows you where you are on the tape.
●Set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “ON” (
pg. 13).
Changing display information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display panel 
shows the channel number and the clock time 
alternatively.
●You can change display in the stop, recording or 
recording pause mode, or during rewind/fast-
forward high-speed search.
●When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (
pg. 13) and 
DISPLAY on the Remote is pressed, time counter will appear on 
the TV screen. To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the 
Remote.
Function settings
You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set 
screen.
AAccess Main Menu screen, then 
Function Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to 
move the highlight bar (arrow) to 
“FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or 
e.
BSelect Function
Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to the function you 
want to set.
* not function with this VCR
CChange setting
Press OK or e. The default setting is bold in the table below. Press 
MENU to return to normal screen.
AUTO PICTURE — ON/OFFWhen this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition 
of the tape in use during playback, and compensates to provide 
the highest-possible playback pictures.
(   ,   ), THEN (   )  (PROG.) : END PRSTART STOP CH DATE
1   8:00P 10:00 12 12/24
210:00A10:45   40 12/25
311:30P   1:00 125 12/25
49:00P10:0010 12/24
5
6
7
8 PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED
           PROGRAM OVERLAP
(   ,   ), THEN (   )  (PROG.) : END PRSTART STOP CH DATE
1   8:00P 10:00 12 12/24
210:00A10:45   40 12/25
311:30P   1:00 125 12/25
4 9:00P 10:00 10 12/24
5
6
7
8
PROGRAM 4
START STOP
9:00PM 10:00PM
DATE CH
12/24/00 10   SP
SUN
PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL
  PRESS (OK) TO CONFIRM
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
 
–WARNING–
TIMER RECORDING
   TO START SOON
                 (CANCEL)
B++ + E
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET 
PRESS (   ,   ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECT WITH (   ,   ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END     PREVIOUS PAGE
BLUE BACK ON
2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF
AUDIO MONITOR HI-FI
* AV COMPU-LINK ON
             FUNCTION
AUTO PICTURE ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
SUPERIMPOSE ON
AUTO SP   
EP TIMER OFF
VIDEO STABILIZEROFF
NEXT PAGE
SELECT WITH (   ,   ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END     
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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, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with 
much flat, same-colored surfaces such as cartoons.
NOTE:Select “EDIT” when you are editing tapes. After you finish editing 
the tapes, select “AUTO”.
AUTO TIMER — ON/OFF●When this function is set to “ON”:
The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when 
the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is 
turned on. You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage 
the timer recording standby mode.
●When this function is set to “OFF”:
You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer 
recording standby mode.
SUPERIMPOSE — ON/OFFWhen this function is set to “ON”, various VCR status information 
(on-screen display) appears on the screen.
NOTE:When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be 
sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status 
information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited 
tape.
AUTO SP]EP TIMER — ON/OFFWhen this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically 
switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not 
enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in 
SP mode.
For Example, Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto 
a 120-minute tape
NOTES:●If you have programed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more 
programs, do not use this function, but change the tape speed 
manually during timer programing.
●There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape 
speed switches from SP to EP mode on the tape.
●This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer 
Recording), and will not work properly on the following tapes: 
T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and T(ST)-120.
VIDEO STABILIZER — ON/OFFWhen this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct 
vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable 
recordings made on another VCR.
NOTE:To watch recordings with close-caption or when you finish 
viewing a tape, set this function to “OFF”.
BLUE BACK — ON/OFFWhen this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue 
in the following cases:
●When receiving a channel not in use.
●When stopping playback.
NOTE:When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals, 
set this function to “OFF”.
2ND AUDIO RECORD — ON/OFF●When this function is set to “ON”;
If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both 
the normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio is not recorded.
If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on 
both the Hi-Fi and normal tracks.
●When this function is set to “OFF”, the SAP audio cannot be 
recorded.
NOTES:When the channel is changed on the VCR;
●The “STEREO” indication appears on the screen for about 
5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.
●The “SAP” indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds 
if the program is a SAP broadcast.
●Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied 
by SAP sound.
AUDIO MONITOR — HI-FI/HI-FI L/HI-FI R/NORM/MIXThis VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously (normal 
and Hi-Fi) on a Hi-Fi stereo tape. You can select the sound track(s) 
to listen to while playing back a Hi-Fi stereo tape. In addition, 
when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two separate 
audio programs on the Hi-Fi tracks, you can choose either one by 
selecting either “HI-FI L” or “HI-FI R”.
HI-FI: Normally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back.
HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.
HI-FI R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.
NORM: Sound on the normal track is played back.
MIX: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed 
and played back.
NOTES:●While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal 
track will be heard regardless of this setting.
●If RF connection is used for viewing pictures on the TV, sound 
will be monaural even though you select “HI-FI”.
●You can also use the A. MONITOR button on the Remote to 
select the desired monitor sound.
Satellite Auto Recording
You can automatically record a satellite program which is timer-
programed on your DBS receiver.
AConnect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors 
on the rear panel. You can also connect the cable box if it has 
a timer.
BSet timer program on DBS receiver referring to its instruction 
manual.
CLoad a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
DPress SP/EP to set the tape speed.
EPress REC LINK. The VCR turns off automatically and enter the 
Satellite Auto Recording standby mode (the REC LINK lamp 
lights). When signals come into the VCR from the DBS 
receiver, the VCR starts recording (the REC LINK lamp blinks), 
and stops recording (the REC LINK lamp stops blinking) when 
signals stop coming in.
NOTES:●Be sure not to turn on the DBS receiver before the program 
starts broadcasting; otherwise, the VCR will start recording 
when the DBS receiver is turned on.
●To disengage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode, press 
REC LINK (the REC LINK lamp goes off).
●Depending on the type of satellite receiver, Satellite Auto 
Recording may not be compatible. Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes
SP mode EP mode
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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 not equipped with a remote 
sensor.
●It’s not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and a 
DBS receiver at the same time.
●Once you have set the Remote to operate the unit, you do not 
have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote.
TV Brand Setting
A
Tu r n  o n  T V
Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote.
BSet TV brand code
APress and hold TV.
BPress MBR SET.
CPress the Number keys to enter your TV’s brand code.
DPress OK, and release TV. The TV should turn off.
COperate TV
While holding down TV, press one of the following buttons: 
POWER, TV/VCR, TV CH+/–, ^ (TV Muting), TV VOL+/–, and 
the Number keys.
●For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the 
Number keys to enter a channel number.
Cable Box or DBS Receiver Brand Setting
A
Turn on cable box or DBS receiver
Turn on the cable box or DBS receiver using the Power button on 
the unit or its Remote.
BEnter brand code
APress and hold CABLE/DBS.
BPress MBR SET.
CPress the Number keys to enter your cable box’s (or DBS 
receiver’s) brand code.
DPress OK, and release CABLE/DBS.
COperate cable box or DBS receiver
While holding down CABLE/DBS, press one of the following 
buttons: POWER, TV CH+/–, and the Number keys.
●For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the 
Number keys to enter a channel number.
●To change the cable box’s (or DBS receiver’s) channels, press TV 
CH+/– or the Number keys. (The CH+/– button can be used to 
change the VCR’s channels only.) 
Changing Remote Control Code
This Remote is capable of transmitting two control codes; one set 
to respond to A code control signals and another set to respond to 
B code control signals. This Remote control is preset to send A 
code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A 
code signals. You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to 
respond to B code signals. When using two PANASONIC VCRs, 
set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can 
operate these VCRs separately.
ASet remote control code for Remote
APress and hold A/B.
BPress the Number key “2”.
CPress OK, and release A/B.
●The Remote now can transmit B code control signals.
BCheck remote control code for VCR
Press and hold 4 on the VCR for more than 5 seconds while the 
VCR is turned off. The code currently set appears on the display 
panel.
CChange code for VCR
Press any key on the Remote. The VCR now responds to B code 
control signals.
●To set the Remote and the VCR back to A code control signals, 
repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing the 
Number key “1” in step B of 1
11 1.
To control two VCRs with the same Remote
You can control two PANASONIC VCRs by switching the remote 
control code for the Remote between A and B ( step A
AA A), 
keeping two VCRs to different control codes.
●To change only the remote control code for the Remote, DO 
NOT perform steps B
BB B and C
CC C. TV BRAND CODE TV BRAND CODE
PA NA S O NI C
HITACHI
JVC
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI
RCA
SHARP04, 11
10
01, 03
02
03
05
06SONY
SAMSUNG
SANYO
SEARS
TOSHIBA
ZENITH07
12
13
13
08
09
CABLE BOX BRAND CODE
PA NA S O N I C
ARCHER
CABLETENNA
CABLEVIEW
CITIZEN
CURTIS
DIAMOND
EASTERN
GC BRAND
GEMINI
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
HAMLIN
JASCO
JERROLD
NOVAVISION
OAK
PULSER
RCA
REGAL
REGENCY
REMBRANDT
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SIGMA
SL MARX
SPRUCER
STARGATE
TELEVIEW
TOCOM
UNIKA
UNIVERSAL
VIDEOWAY
ZENITH13, 14
01, 05, 17
01, 17
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
02
01, 17
19
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
15
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28
10, 18, 19, 23
15
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28
02
07
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
13, 14
10, 18, 19, 23
19
01, 16, 17
05, 16, 24
02
07
05, 16, 17, 24, 25
13, 14
05, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25
05, 16, 24
01, 04, 16
01, 17
16, 17, 25
03, 09, 22
03, 09, 22
DBS RECEIVER BRAND CODE
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)
JVC (DISH Network)
PRIMESTAR
SONY (DSS)
RCA (DSS)51
51
50
41
40
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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 is monaural, 
connect the audio output connector on the playback VCR to the 
left audio input connector on this VCR.
BLoad cassettes
Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the 
cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR.
CSelect input mode on recording VCR
Select the correct external input on the recording VCR.
On this VCR (when using this VCR as the recording VCR);
Select “L-1” — when connecting the other VCR to the audio/video 
input connectors on the rear panel.
Select “F-1” — when connecting the other VCR to the audio/video 
input connectors on the front panel.
Press AUX or CH+/– on the Remote [CH+/– on the VCR].
DSelect edit mode
Set the edit mode to “ON” for the VCRs if such a mode is 
equipped.
●On this VCR, set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT” (
pg. 13).
EStart playback
Press PLAY (4) on the playback VCR.
FStart recording
Press REC (7) on the recording VCR.
Specifications    
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without 
notice.
To audio/video input This VCR (for playback)
Another VCR (for recording)Audio/video cable
(not supplied)To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
GENERAL
Power requirement : AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz
Power consumption
Power on : 18 W
Power off : 2.0 W
Te m p e r a t u r e
Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage :–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)
Operating position : Horizontal only
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 255 mm
(15-3/4 x 3-3/4 x 10-1/16)
Weight : 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs)
Format : VHS NTSC standard
Maximum recording time
SP : 210 min. with ST-210 video cassette
EP : 630 min. with ST-210 video cassette
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system : NTSC-type color signal and EIA 
monochrome signal, 525 lines/
60 fields
Recording/Playback 
system: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical 
scan system
Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB
Horizontal resolution : 230 lines
Frequency range
Normal audio : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz
Hi-Fi audio : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Input/Output : RCA connectors (IN x 2, OUT x 1)
TUNER
Tuning system  : Frequency-synthesized tuner
Channel coverage
VHF : Channels 2–13
UHF : Channels 14–69
CATV : 113 Channels
RF output : Channel 3 or 4 (switchable; preset to 
Channel 3 when shipped) 75 ohms, 
unbalanced
TIMER
Clock reference : Quartz
Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer/
8programs
Memory backup for timer is not supported.
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories : RF cable,
Infrared remote control unit,
“AA” battery x 2
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