Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder AG-3200P Operating Instructions

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Page 11 June 5, 2002 1:41 pm It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material 
without the consent of the copyright owner.
Accidental erasure preventionTo prevent accidental recording on a 
recorded cassette, remove its record 
safety tab. To record on it 
later, cover 
the hole with adhesive tape.
Basic Recording
ALoad a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with 
adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
●The VCR turns on, and the counter on...

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Page 12 June 5, 2002 1:41 pm Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus+ 
timer programing, Express timer programing or 24HR Quick 
Programing method as far as a year in advance. Remember, the 
clock must be set before you can program the timer.
NOTES:●If all the 8 programs have already been set, “PROGRAM FULL” 
appears on the TV screen.
●After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off 
automatically.
●You can program the timer recording while a regular recording 
is in...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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FRONT AUX INPUT — VIDEO/S-VIDEOYou have to select which terminal — either VIDEO (composite) or 
S VIDEO (Y/C separate signals) to use as the video input terminal 
on the front panel.
Make sure to select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail 
in recording (editing) on this VCR.
REAR AUX INPUT — VIDEO/S-VIDEOYou have to select which terminal — either VIDEO (composite) or 
S VIDEO (Y/C separate signals) to use as the video input terminal 
on the rear panel.
Make...

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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 1, TV CH+/–, and the Number...

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Editing with Another VCR
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 1: When another VCR is VHS VCR
●If another VCR is monaural, connect this VCR’s AUDIO L IN (or 
OUT) connector to the audio output (or input) connector on 
another VCR.
Example 2: When another VCR...

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Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously 
recorded tape with a new soundtrack.
AMake connections
Connect an audio cable between the VCR’s audio input 
connectors and the audio component’s audio output connectors.
●When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the 
VCR’s AUDIO L input connector.
●Audio Dubbing is possible by using the audio input connectors 
on the front panel or on the rear panel.
BSelect input mode
Select “F-1”...

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BSelect input mode
Select “F-1” —when connecting the other component to the 
audio/video input connectors on the front panel.
Select “L-1” —when connecting the other component to the 
audio/video input connectors on the rear panel.
Press AU X or CH+/– on the Remote. Or push the JOG dial, then 
turn it to the left or right.
CSelect video input connector
Select the appropriate mode depending on the connector being 
used (pg. 16). 
When using S-VIDEO input connector on the...