Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder AG-3200P Operating Instructions

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Operating
Instructions
Video Cassette Recorder
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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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CONTENTS
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators  ................................................ 5
Connections and Plug&Play Setting  ................................................ 6
Initial Settings  .............................................................................. 7Language Setting  .................................................................... 7
Clock Setting  .......................................................................... 7
Tuner Setting  .......................................................................... 8
Playback ...................................................................................... 9Basic Playback  ....................................................................... 9
Playback Features  ................................................................... 9
Recording ................................................................................... 11Basic Recording  ................................................................... 11
Recording Features  ............................................................... 11
Timer Recording  .......................................................................... 12Changing VCR Plus+® Setting ................................................ 12
VCR Plus+® Timer Programing  .............................................. 12
Express Timer Programing  .................................................... 12
24HR Quick Programing  ...................................................... 13
Other Functions  .......................................................................... 14Timer warning display  .......................................................... 14
Checking tape position  ......................................................... 14
Changing display information  ............................................... 14
Function settings  .................................................................. 14
Satellite Auto Recording  ....................................................... 16
Child Lock ............................................................................ 16
Multi-Brand Remote Control  ................................................ 16
Changing Remote Control Code  ........................................... 17
Editing ....................................................................................... 18Editing with Another VCR ...................................................... 18
Audio Dubbing  .................................................................... 19
Insert Editing and AV Dubbing  ............................................. 19
Specifications .............................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 22
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the PANASONIC S-VHS video cassette 
recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and 
precautions to ensure safe use of your new VCR.
CAUTIONS
WA R N I N G :TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE 
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120Vd, 
60Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any 
other power source.
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.
CAUTION:Changes or modifications not approved by PANASONIC could 
void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of ConformityModel Number: AG-3200P
Trade Name: PANASONIC
Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America 
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems 
Company
1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of 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 interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the 
appliance.
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the VCR, Remote or video cassette.
1. DO NOT
 place the VCR . . .
...in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or 
humidity.
...in direct sunlight.
...in a dusty environment.
...in an environment where strong magnetic fields are 
generated.
...on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT
 block the VCR’s ventilation openings.
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the 
VCR or on the Remote.
5. AVOID
 violent shocks to the VCR during transport.
VCR Plus+, C
3 and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar 
Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from 
Gemstar Development Corporation.
Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this video 
cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only 
with cassettes marked “S-VHS”. 
By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with 
S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper 
use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This 
product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your 
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, 
observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and 
servicing.
AT T E N T I O N :Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your 
product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read 
all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this 
product and keep this booklet for future reference.
INSTALLATION1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the 
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. 
This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try 
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your 
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the 
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type 
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only 
fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your 
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the 
safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power source 
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of 
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local 
power company. If your product is intended to operate from 
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral 
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or 
electric shock.
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to 
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, 
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
5. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To 
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from 
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.
●Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, 
sofa, rug or other similar surface.
●Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a 
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the 
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as 
recommended by the manufacturer.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, 
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide 
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. 
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, 
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast 
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an 
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of 
antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and 
requirements for the grounding electrode.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or 
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, 
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable 
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning 
and power-line surges.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna 
system should not be 
located in the vicinity of 
overhead power lines or 
other electric light or 
power circuits, or where 
it can fall into such 
power lines or circuits. 
When installing an 
outside antenna system, 
extreme care should be 
taken to keep from 
touching such power 
lines or circuits as 
contact with them might 
be fatal. For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located 
on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future 
reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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USE1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
●Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or 
adult, and serious damage to the product.
●Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
●Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 
and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of 
the product.
●Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or 
deep-pile carpets.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination should 
be moved with care. Quick stops, 
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may 
cause the product and cart combination 
to overturn.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water—for 
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, 
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet 
basement, or near a swimming pool and 
the like.
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings 
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that 
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any 
kind on the product.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of 
this product as they may cause hazards.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not 
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for 
cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as 
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.
SERVICING1. Servicing
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked 
change in performance and you are unable to restore normal 
operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating 
instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or 
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other 
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to 
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the 
product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the 
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are 
covered by the operating instructions as an improper 
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will 
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to 
restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—
this indicates a need for service.3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service 
technician has used replacement parts specified by the 
manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the 
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric 
shock or other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the 
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the 
product is in safe operating condition.
How to use the RemoteBefore use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the 
polarity (  and  ) matched correctly as indicated on the battery 
compartment or on the lid.
The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as 
basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS receivers.
●Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target 
component.
●The maximum operating distance of the Remote is about 8 m.
NOTE:If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for 
a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.
Video heads cleaningThe heads get dirty in the following cases:
●in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity.
●in a dusty environment
●flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes
●continuous usage for a long time
Use a dry cleaning cassette when:
●Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
●The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
●“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with 
“SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON” (
pg. 15)).
ATTENTION:To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause 
picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a 
blue back display.
On placing the recorder:
Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. 
Do not place such appliance on top of the VCR as it may cause 
picture disturbance.

	











 
						

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Front Panel
Rear PanelRemote
On-screen display
If you press OSD (OK) on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is 
set to “ON” (
pg. 15), you can see the current VCR status on the 
TV screen.
The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the 
recording mode.
Buttons, Connectors and 
Indicators
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loading slot
VIDEO/AUDIO input 
connectors
Display panel
VCR mode 
indicator
Play indicator
Record indicatorTimer mode indicator
Channel and auxiliary input/Clock timeRemote 
sensorAdvanced
JOG dial
S-VIDEO
input
connector
S-VHS 
indicator
S-VIDEO
AC power cordThe glow-in-the-dark buttons shown in white on the illustration 
above are helpful when using the Remote in darkened rooms.
To recall an indication
APress OSD (OK).
●All indications corresponding to the current status are 
displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter 
information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause 
mode, remain on the TV screen.
BPress OSD (OK) again to clear the display.
●The RECORD/PAUSE indication remains on the TV screen.
Number keys
Channel and
auxiliary input
Day and
clock time
STEREO
program
indication
SAP
indication
Audio
monitor
indicationsVCR operation 
mode
Tape speed
Cassette mark
Tape position
Index number Timer warning display
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ACheck contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in 
“Specifications” (pg. 21). 
BSituate VCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect VCR to TV
RF Connection
ADisconnect the TV antenna from the TV.BConnect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN terminal on the 
rear of the VCR.
CConnect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal 
on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna input terminal.
AV Connection
(improves picture quality during tape playback.)
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors
AConnect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the illustration.BConnect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO 
OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video 
input connectors on the TV.
S-video Connection
(allows you to make the most of the S-VHS picture performance.)
If your TV is equipped with a S-video input connector
APerform “RF Connection” above.BConnect a S-video cable between the S VIDEO OUT 
connector on the rear of the VCR and the S-video input 
connector on the TV.
CConnect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT connectors 
on the rear of the VCR and the audio input connectors on the 
TV.
●Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR to 
your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will 
ensure that you can record one show while watching another.
DPerform Plug&Play setup
Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Do not turn on the 
VCR. The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically. The 
time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data 
transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We 
call this TV channel the “host channel” and it is a PBS channel in 
your area.
ATTENTION:●If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clock 
and tuner channels separately (pg. 7 – 8).
●Depending on areas or reception conditions, the VCR may not 
receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If this 
function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be 
necessary to perform the procedure in “Semiauto Clock Set” 
(
pg. 7) or “Manual Clock Set” (pg. 8).
What to do if Plug&Play setting failed
●If an incorrect time is displayed on the display panel, perform 
the procedure in “Semiauto Clock Set” (
pg. 7) or “Manual 
Clock Set” (pg. 8).
●If “–:– –” appears on the display panel, ensure that the antenna 
cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the 
Plug&Play setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug&Play 
setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected 
correctly, perform the procedure in “Manual Clock Set” 
(
pg. 8) and “Auto Channel Set” (pg. 8) or “Manual 
Channel Set” (pg. 8).
ESet VCR channel
The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the 
picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF 
connection. Press POWER 1 to turn off the VCR, then press 
STOP/EJECT (
0) on the VCR for more than 5 seconds. “CH3” 
appears on the display panel. Press CH+/– on the Remote to select 
“CH3”, “CH4” or “CH–”(OFF), then press OK.
●The VCR channel is preset to “CH3”. Set to “CH4” if CH3 is 
used for broadcasting in your area.
FFinal preparation for use
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or 
AV mode) on the TV. You can now perform basic playback or 
basic recording.
●If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF 
connection, press TV/VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode 
indicator lights on the display panel.
Connections and Plug&Play 
Setting
RF cable
(supplied) Back of VCRFlat feeder
AC power cord
Audio/video 
cable
(not supplied) To audio/video 
input connectors Antenna or cable
Matching transformer
(not supplied)Coaxial cable
AC outlet
To 75 
 terminal
TV
To S-video input 
connectorS-video cable
(supplied)
During Initial Auto Clock Set
“Aut” blinks.
During Auto Channel Set
The channel numbers are displayed as they are 
scanned and set.
Plug&Play Completed
The current time is displayed.
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Language Setting
The default setting is “ENGLISH”.
AAccess Main Menu screen, then Initial 
Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to 
move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL 
SET”, then press OK or 
e.
BSelect language
This VCR offers you the language choice to 
view menus and some messages — in 
English, Spanish or French. Press 
rt to 
move the highlight bar (arrow) to 
“LANGUAGE”, then press OK or 
e 
repeatedly until the desired language is 
selected.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
Clock Setting
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly 
by the Plug&Play setting or if you use a cable box.
Preparations
A
Access Main Menu screen, then Initial 
Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to 
move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL 
SET”, then press OK or 
e.
BAccess Clock Set screen
Press rt to move the highlight bar 
(arrow) to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or 
e.
Setting clock semiautomatically
— Semiauto Clock Set
You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/
time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1
11 1 to 2
22 2 in 
“Preparations” above, then go to the following steps.
NOTE:The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, 
“HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed.
ASet Auto Clock to ON
Press OK or e on the Remote repeatedly to 
move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, 
then press 
rt so that “ON” is selected.
BSelect host channel
You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel number.
Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then 
press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel 
number is selected.
●Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.
CSelect D.S.T. mode
Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “D.S .T.”, then press rt repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.
AUTO: Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s clock 
automatically by the incoming signal from the host 
channel. (Auto Daylight Saving Time enables automatic 
adjustment of the VCR’s clock at the start and end of 
Daylight Saving Time.) Be sure to select the correct time 
zone manually in step 
4
44 4.
ON: Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock itself.
OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you.
DSelect time zone
Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “TIME ZONE”, then 
press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone is 
selected. Each time you press the button, the time zone changes as 
follows:
{ AUTO { ATL A N T I C  { EASTERN { CENTRAL{ MOUNTAIN { PACIFIC { ALASKA { HAWAII{ (back to the beginning)
EComplete Semiauto Clock Set
Press MENU to return to normal screen. Turn off the VCR. “Aut” 
will appear on the display panel while the clock is being set. The 
current clock time will appear automatically when the clock 
setting is complete.
Initial Settings
Language selection will be reset to “ENGLISH” after a power 
failure occurs.
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET 
PRESS (   ,   ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECT WITH (   ,   ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO ENDINITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
  
*
 CABLE BOX SET
  
* DBS RECEIVER SET
* not function with this VCR
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET 
PRESS (   ,   ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECT WITH (   ,   ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO ENDINITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
  *
 CABLE BOX SET
  * DBS RECEIVER SET
* not function with this VCR
Selections of host channel and D.S.T. mode will be reset to 
“AUTO” after a power failure occurs.
PRESS (   ,   ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO ENDCLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
  – –:– – AM   1/ 1 02
AUTO CLOCK : ON
HOST CH : AUTO (CATV)
D.S.T. : AUTO
TIME ZONE : AUTO
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Setting clock manually
— Manual Clock Set
First follow steps 1
11 1 to 2
22 2 in “Preparations” above, then go to the 
following steps.
ASet time, date and year
Press rt until the desired time appears, 
then press OK or e. Set the date and year 
in the same way.
●Holding 
rt changes the time in 30-
minute intervals, or changes the date in 
15-day intervals.
BSelect D.S.T. mode
Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to 
“D.S.T.”, then press rt to select the 
desired setting.
ON: Adjustment will be made by the 
built-in clock itself.
OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time 
does not apply to you.
CStart clock
Press MENU and normal screen appears.
To make corrections any time during the process
Press OK or 
e repeatedly until the item you want to change 
blinks, then press rt.
Tuner Setting
Setting channels automatically
— Auto Channel Set
Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set 
correctly by the Plug&Play setting.
AAccess Main Menu screen, then Tuner 
Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to 
move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER 
SET”, then press OK or 
e.
BPerform Auto Channel Set
Press rt to move the highlight bar 
(arrow) to “AUTO CHANNEL SET”, then 
press OK or 
e. The VCR selects the correct 
band (TV or CATV) automatically during 
Auto Channel Set.
●When Auto Channel Set is complete, 
“SCAN COMPLETED” appears on 
screen.
●If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN 
COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” appears on 
screen. Check the connections and start 
again.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
Setting channels manually
— Manual Channel Set
You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do 
not want manually.
AAccess Main Menu screen, then Tuner 
Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to 
move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER 
SET”, then press OK or 
e.
BAccess Manual Channel Set screen
Press rt to move the highlight bar 
(arrow) to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, 
then press OK or 
e.
CAdd or skip desired channels
To add channelsAPress the Number keys on the Remote 
to input a channel number you want to 
add.
BPress OK or e to set to “ADD”.CRepeat A to B to add other channels. 
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
To skip channels
APress rt or the Number keys to select a channel number you 
want to skip.
BPress OK or e to set to “SKIP”.CRepeat A and B to skip other channels. Press MENU to return 
to normal screen. Manual setting of the clock will be lost after a power failure 
occurs.
After a power failure occurs, band selection will be reset to 
“CATV”.
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Basic Playback
ALoad a cassette
Make sure the window side 
is up, the rear label side is 
facing you and the arrow on 
the front of the cassette is 
pointing towards the VCR.
●Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
●The VCR turns on, and the counter on the on-screen display is 
reset, automatically.
●If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback 
begins automatically.
BStart playback
Press PLAY (4).
●The S-VHS indicator lights up when you play back a tape 
recorded in S-VHS mode or in S-VHS ET mode (
pg. 11).   
Playback Features
Adjusting tracking condition
— Tracking Adjustment
Automatic tracking adjustment
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking 
starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable 
optimum picture quality during playback.
Manual tracking adjustment
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during 
playback, follow the procedures below.
On the Remote
APress SP/EP during playback to activate manual tracking.
BPress CH +/– to eliminate the noises. Press it briefly for a fine 
adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.
●Press SP/EP again to reactivate automatic tracking.
Selecting monitor sound
— Audio Monitor
While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is 
recorded, press A.MONITOR on the Remote. Each time you press 
the button, sound changes.
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.
NORM HI-FI: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are 
mixed and played back.
NOTE:The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to 
“ON” (pg. 15), though the monitor sound changes in 
sequence.
Playback
During playback
Stop playback
Press STOP (8) on the 
Remote.ORPress STOP/EJECT (0) on 
the VCR.
Pause playback and view still picture
Press PAU S E (9).
●Press PLAY (4) to resume 
normal playback.ORPush the JOG dial.
●Push the JOG dial again to 
resume normal playback.
NOTE:During still picture, vertical vibration may appear on the TV  
screen. Press CH+/– on the Remote to get a clearer picture.
Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback
Press PAU S E (9) to pause, 
then press 2 or 6 (or 
PAU S E (9)) repeatedly.
●Press PLAY (4) to resume 
normal playback.
ORPush the JOG dial to pause, 
then turn the JOG dial to the 
left or right.
●Push the JOG dial again to 
resume normal playback.
High-Speed Picture Search
Press REW (3) or FF 
(5).ORTurn the JOG dial quickly to 
the left or right.
●Press PLAY (4) to resume normal playback.
●If you press and hold REW (3) or FF (5) for more than 
2 seconds, simply releasing it cancels the picture search, and 
normal playback resumes.
Variable-Speed Picture Search (including slow-motion)
Press 2 or 6 
repeatedly.ORTurn the JOG dial to the left 
or right.
●Press PLAY (4) to resume normal playback.
●Each time you press 2 or 6 or each time JOG dial passes 
a click position, the playback speed changes. To decrease the 
speed during picture search, press the opposite direction button 
repeatedly or turn the dial in the opposite direction.
●During still picture, press and hold 
6 to start forward (or 2 to start reverse) slow motion playback. When you release 
the button, still picture resumes. During still picture, holding 
PAU S E (
9) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow 
motion playback. If you press PAU S E (9) again, still picture 
resumes.
NOTE:During slow motion, some noise may appear on the TV screen. 
Press CH+/– on the Remote to eliminate the noise.
REWFFREC LINK24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
S-VIDEOPOWER
INSERT
A.DUB
When the tape is not running
Rewind/fast-forward
Press REW (3) or FF 
(5).ORTu r n  t h e  JOG dial to the left 
or right.
Eject the cassette
Press STOP/EJECT (0).
●You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off.
Turn off the VCR
Press POWER 1.
Reverse Forward
Reverse 
search 
2stepsReverse 
playReverse 
slow 
motion 
2stepsSlow 
motion 
2stepsNormal 
playForward 
search 
3steps
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Automatic operations after rewinding
— Next Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after 
rewinding is complete. Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.
●For Automatic Playback Start
Press REW (
3), then press PLAY (4) within 2 seconds.
●For Automatic Power Off
Press REW (
3), then press POWER 1 within 2 seconds.
●For Automatic Timer Standby
Press REW (
3), then press TIMER within 2 seconds.
NOTE:It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if 
the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.
Playing back tape repeatedly (100 times)
— Repeat Play
During playback, press and hold PLAY (4) for more than 
5 seconds. The play indicator ($) on the display panel starts 
blinking slowly. To stop playback, press STOP (8) on the Remote 
or STOP/EJECT (0) on the VCR.
Locating beginning of recordings
— Index Search
Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each 
recording when recording on this VCR.
AWhile the tape is not running, press SHUTTLE PLUS 2 or 6 
on the Remote to start search.
BTo access a recording of 2 to 9 index 
codes away, press 2 or 6 
repeatedly until the correct number is 
displayed on the screen (only if 
“SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” 
(
pg. 15)). Playback begins 
automatically when the desired 
recording is located.
Locating beginning of timer recordings
— Instant Review
After ensuring that the VCR is turned off and that the timer mode is 
disengaged, press REVIEW.
●The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating the 
beginning of the last timer-recorded program, then begins 
playback automatically.
●You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the 
current position on the tape. If, for example, you have 
5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one, press 
REVIEW three times.
●The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR is 
turned on.
Skipping unwanted portions
— Skip Search
Press SKIP SEARCH on the Remote once to 4 times during 
playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed 
playback (up to 2 minutes). When the specified portion of the tape 
is skipped, normal playback resumes automatically. To return to 
normal playback during Skip Search, press PLAY (
4).
2nd next Beginning of the
current program
recordedCurrent 
position on 
the tapeBeginning of the 
2nd next program 
recorded
Previous 
program 
recordedNext 
program 
recorded
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