Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder Ag1340 Operating Instructions
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Advanced Operations
To Set the CategoryThe category setting allows you to find what
kind of programs are recorded by the character
and the icon indications.
Press 1 while the Jet
Navigator list appears.Notes:
–The Jet Navigator list is stored in each
cassette.
–Signals approximately 10 seconds before and
after the current tape position are checked.
(During this checking, [CHECKING JET
NAVIGATOR DATA] is displayed on the TV
screen.)
–Checking cannot be performed properly when
signals are attempted to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76110/w300_ag1340_en_om_d-30.png "Page 31
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Advanced Operations
To Set the CategoryThe category setting allows you to find what
kind of programs are recorded by the character
and the icon indications.
Press 1 while the Jet
Navigator list appears.Notes:
–The Jet Navigator list is stored in each
cassette.
–Signals approximately 10 seconds before and
after the current tape position are checked.
(During this checking, [CHECKING JET
NAVIGATOR DATA] is displayed on the TV
screen.)
–Checking cannot be performed properly when
signals are attempted to...")
31 Advanced Operations To Set the CategoryThe category setting allows you to find what kind of programs are recorded by the character and the icon indications. Press 1 while the Jet Navigator list appears.Notes: –The Jet Navigator list is stored in each cassette. –Signals approximately 10 seconds before and after the current tape position are checked. (During this checking, [CHECKING JET NAVIGATOR DATA] is displayed on the TV screen.) –Checking cannot be performed properly when signals are attempted to...
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Program 2
To Check the Recorded
Programming Data
(Time Stamp Function)
When playback starts after searching with Jet
Navigator function or index search function,
recorded programming data (called Time
Stamp) appears on the TV screen for approx.
5 seconds.
Preparations
–Display the VCR picture on the TV.
–Be sure to set [OSD] to [ON]. (See page 18.)
–Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.
Program 1 Program 3Erased
New program
Within 10 minutes in the EP mode
Program 1 Program 2 Program 3Erased
New...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76110/w300_ag1340_en_om_d-31.png "Page 32
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Program 2
To Check the Recorded
Programming Data
(Time Stamp Function)
When playback starts after searching with Jet
Navigator function or index search function,
recorded programming data (called Time
Stamp) appears on the TV screen for approx.
5 seconds.
Preparations
–Display the VCR picture on the TV.
–Be sure to set [OSD] to [ON]. (See page 18.)
–Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.
Program 1 Program 3Erased
New program
Within 10 minutes in the EP mode
Program 1 Program 2 Program 3Erased
New...")
32 Program 2 To Check the Recorded Programming Data (Time Stamp Function) When playback starts after searching with Jet Navigator function or index search function, recorded programming data (called Time Stamp) appears on the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. Preparations –Display the VCR picture on the TV. –Be sure to set [OSD] to [ON]. (See page 18.) –Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode. Program 1 Program 3Erased New program Within 10 minutes in the EP mode Program 1 Program 2 Program 3Erased New...
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Advanced Operations
TV
VCRVOLUME
AV
INPUT SELECTVCR/TV
RESETOSD/DISPLAY
PICTURE MODEREC
TIMERÁ
NAVI
PROG/CHECKSPEED
ONrOFF DATE
SEARCH
CANCEL
INDEX
OK
AUDIO
∫
13
4
215 69¥ :
Í Í
;/D
MENU
1234
To Find the Beginning of
Each Recording
(VHS Index Search System)
Example:
Searching for the 2nd recorded segment in the
forward direction.
Press [INDEX 9] twice.
(This operation is performed
while the VCR is in the stop
mode or normal playback
mode.)
–After finding the specific recorded segment,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76110/w300_ag1340_en_om_d-32.png "Page 33
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Advanced Operations
TV
VCRVOLUME
AV
INPUT SELECTVCR/TV
RESETOSD/DISPLAY
PICTURE MODEREC
TIMERÁ
NAVI
PROG/CHECKSPEED
ONrOFF DATE
SEARCH
CANCEL
INDEX
OK
AUDIO
∫
13
4
215 69¥ :
Í Í
;/D
MENU
1234
To Find the Beginning of
Each Recording
(VHS Index Search System)
Example:
Searching for the 2nd recorded segment in the
forward direction.
Press [INDEX 9] twice.
(This operation is performed
while the VCR is in the stop
mode or normal playback
mode.)
–After finding the specific recorded segment,...")
33 Advanced Operations TV VCRVOLUME AV INPUT SELECTVCR/TV RESETOSD/DISPLAY PICTURE MODEREC TIMERÁ NAVI PROG/CHECKSPEED ONrOFF DATE SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 13 4 215 69¥ : Í Í ;/D MENU 1234 To Find the Beginning of Each Recording (VHS Index Search System) Example: Searching for the 2nd recorded segment in the forward direction. Press [INDEX 9] twice. (This operation is performed while the VCR is in the stop mode or normal playback mode.) –After finding the specific recorded segment,...
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34 TV VCRVOLUME AV INPUT SELECTVCR/TV RESETOSD/DISPLAY PICTURE MODEREC TIMERÁ NAVI PROG/CHECKSPEED ONr sOFFr sDATErr sWW X sX W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 13 4 215 69¥ : Í Í ;/D MENU 1234 1 5 3 2,4 Editing Assembly Editing This function can be used to make up an edited tape from other recordings or video sources. A new scene can be added to the end of previous one. Preparations –Connect a movie camera or another VCR to this VCR as shown. –Insert a recorded cassette tape with an intact erasure...
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35 Advanced Operations TIMER RECREC/OTRPICTURE MODE65 EJECT SEARCH/REW FF/ STOP PLAY TV VCRVOLUME AV INPUT SELECTVCR/TV RESETOSD/DISPLAY PICTURE MODEREC TIMERÁ NAVI PROG/CHECKSPEED ONr sOFFr sDATErr sWW X sX W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 13 4 215 69¥ : Í Í ;/D MENU 1234 Other Functions Tracking Adjustment and Vertical Locking Adjustment –For manual tracking adjustment The I and J buttons are used to adjust the tracking when, for example, noise bars on the picture during normal playback are better...
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Before Requesting Service
Before requesting service, check the following
points again.
Message of On Screen Display
On screen display
messages are displayed.
The error message is indicated in brackets
[].
[PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.]
–[REC (REC/OTR)] or [TIMER (TIMER
REC)] has been pressed without a video
cassette inserted.
Insert a video cassette with an intact
erasure prevention tab.
[PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.]
–[CHANNEL SET] has been selected
during playback. Stop the tape.
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Before Requesting Service
Before requesting service, check the following
points again.
Message of On Screen Display
On screen display
messages are displayed.
The error message is indicated in brackets
[].
[PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.]
–[REC (REC/OTR)] or [TIMER (TIMER
REC)] has been pressed without a video
cassette inserted.
Insert a video cassette with an intact
erasure prevention tab.
[PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.]
–[CHANNEL SET] has been selected
during playback. Stop the tape.
[PLEASE SET THE...")
36 Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, check the following points again. Message of On Screen Display On screen display messages are displayed. The error message is indicated in brackets []. [PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.] –[REC (REC/OTR)] or [TIMER (TIMER REC)] has been pressed without a video cassette inserted. Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. [PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.] –[CHANNEL SET] has been selected during playback. Stop the tape. [PLEASE SET THE...
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Helpful Hints
Playback will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in
brackets [ ].
[The picture is noisy or is not in color.
Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.]
–Tracking is not correct.
Adjust the tracking. See page 35.
–The TV has not been tuned to the VCR.
Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 12.
–The video heads are clogged or worn.
Consult your dealer for further advice.
Recording will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in
brackets [ ].
[The 1...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76110/w300_ag1340_en_om_d-36.png "Page 37
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Helpful Hints
Playback will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in
brackets [ ].
[The picture is noisy or is not in color.
Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.]
–Tracking is not correct.
Adjust the tracking. See page 35.
–The TV has not been tuned to the VCR.
Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 12.
–The video heads are clogged or worn.
Consult your dealer for further advice.
Recording will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in
brackets [ ].
[The 1...")
37 Helpful Hints Playback will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ]. [The picture is noisy or is not in color. Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.] –Tracking is not correct. Adjust the tracking. See page 35. –The TV has not been tuned to the VCR. Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 12. –The video heads are clogged or worn. Consult your dealer for further advice. Recording will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ]. [The 1...
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38 Usage Precautions Please read these precautions before you operate this VCR. Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature If the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, dew may form on the tape and inside the VCR. Humidity and DustAvoid places where there is high humidity or much dust, which may cause damage to internal parts. Do Not Obstruct the Ventilation Holes The ventilation holes prevent abnormal increases in temperature. Do not block or cover these holes. Avoid covering the holes with soft...
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Helpful Hints
Dirt on the video headsIf the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be
recorded or played back clearly.
(See the following conditions.)
Small
amount
of dirtLarge
amount
of dirt
If this happens, insert and eject a cassette
5–10 times successively to remove the dirt
from the video heads.Normal
picture
If a clear picture is not produced, insert a
commercially available cleaning cassette.
Then, press [REC (REC/OTR)] and keep it
running for approximate 10 seconds to clean
the video heads....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76110/w300_ag1340_en_om_d-38.png "Page 39
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Helpful Hints
Dirt on the video headsIf the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be
recorded or played back clearly.
(See the following conditions.)
Small
amount
of dirtLarge
amount
of dirt
If this happens, insert and eject a cassette
5–10 times successively to remove the dirt
from the video heads.Normal
picture
If a clear picture is not produced, insert a
commercially available cleaning cassette.
Then, press [REC (REC/OTR)] and keep it
running for approximate 10 seconds to clean
the video heads....")
39 Helpful Hints Dirt on the video headsIf the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be recorded or played back clearly. (See the following conditions.) Small amount of dirtLarge amount of dirt If this happens, insert and eject a cassette 5–10 times successively to remove the dirt from the video heads.Normal picture If a clear picture is not produced, insert a commercially available cleaning cassette. Then, press [REC (REC/OTR)] and keep it running for approximate 10 seconds to clean the video heads....
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40 Specifications AG-1340P Power Source:120 V AC 50/60Hz Power Consumption:22 W Video Recording System:2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads:4 heads Tape Speed:SP; 33.3 mm/s EP; 11.1 mm/s Tape Format:VHS tape Record/Playback Time:SP; 210 min with NV-T210 EP; 630 min with NV-T210 FF/REW Time:Approx. 60 s with NV-T120 VIDEO Television System:EIA; Standard (525 lines, 60 fields), NTSC color signal Modulation System:Luminance; FM azimuth recording Color signal; converted subcarrier phase shift...