Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder AG-3200P Operating Instructions

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Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without 
notice.
Specifications
GENERAL
Power requirement : AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz
Power consumption
Power on : 1 7 W
Power off : 1 .5 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) : 435 mm x 94 mm x 247 mm
(17-3/16 x 3-3/4 x 9-3/4)
Weight : 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)
Format : S-VHS/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
VHS : 230 lines
S-VHS : 400 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)
S-video 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 : Infrared remote control unit,
“AA” battery x 2,
S-video cable (4-pin),
RF cable
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can save you from the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.
Power
Playback
Recording
Timer Recording
Other Problems
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSECORRECTIVE ACTION
The power will not come 
on.●The AC power cord is disconnected.●Connect the AC power cord.
●The Child Lock function is activated.●Press and hold POWER 1 for more than 
10 seconds to release the Child Lock function. 
(
pg. 16) 
The clock works, but the 
VCR’s power will not come 
on.●The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode 
with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF” (
pg. 15).●Press TIMER to disengage the timer.
●The Child Lock function is activated.●Press and hold POWER 1 for more than 
10 seconds to release the Child Lock function. 
(
pg. 16)
The Remote will not 
function.●The batteries are discharged.●Replace batteries.
●The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode.●Press TIMER to disengage the 
timer.●Remote control A/B code is wrong.●Reset A/B code. (pg. 17)
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSECORRECTIVE ACTION
The tape is running but the 
picture will not appear.●If the RF connection (pg. 6) is used to view the 
picture, the channel on the TV is set incorrectly.●Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.
●If the AV or S-video connection (
pg. 6) is used 
to view the picture, the TV receiver is set to the 
wrong mode.●Select the AV mode on the TV.
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSECORRECTIVE ACTION
Recording will not start.●There is no cassette loaded.●Insert a cassette on which the record safety tab is 
intact.
●The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab 
removed.●Remove the cassette and cover the hole with 
adhesive tape, or load a cassette on which the 
record safety tab is intact.
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSECORRECTIVE ACTION
Timer recording will not 
work.●The clock and/or the timer program have been set 
incorrectly.●Set the clock and/or timer program correctly.
●The timer is not engaged.●Press TIMER to engage the timer and make sure 
that # appears on the display panel.
●The VCR has not been set up properly.●Re-perform the set-up procedures. Make sure you 
have compensated for guide channel and VCR or 
cable box channel number mismatches. (
pg. 12)
Timer programing will not 
work.●Timer recording is in progress.●Timer programing cannot be performed when 
timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.
You moved, and now VCR 
Plus+ system does not 
work properly●The receivable stations in the new area are 
received on different channels than those in the 
previous area.●Re-perform the procedure in “Changing VCR 
Plus+
® Setting” (pg. 12).
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSECORRECTIVE ACTION
The channel cannot be 
changed.●Recording is in progress.●Press PAU S E (9) to pause the recording, change 
channels, then press PLAY (4) to resume 
recording.
Even though Auto or 
Semiauto Clock Set has 
been performed, the clock 
is incorrect.●The clock setting data received from the host 
channel is incorrect.●Select a different host channel during Semiauto 
Clock Set (
pg. 7), or perform Manual Clock Set 
(pg. 8).

	












 
						

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