Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder Ag1350 Operating Instructions

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Instructions
Video Cassette Recorder
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions completely.
VQT9634
Model No. 
						

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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video
Cassette Recorder.
We strongly suggest that you carefully study
the Operating Instructions before attempting to
operate the VCR, and that you note the listed
precautions.Press POWER Í/I (VCR Í) to switch the VCR
from on to standby mode or vice versa. In
standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the
main AC power.
FCC NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. If this equipment does
cause or receive interference, which can be
determined by turning equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following
measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different circuit from that to which the
receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Trade Name:Panasonic
Model No.:AG-1350P
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 the 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 inteference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
AUTO CHANNEL SET
       
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Plug in Auto Tuning
Setting image illustration
TV
1 Connect the
Antenna
cable.2 Connect the
AC power
cord.
3 Press POWER
Í/I button.Plug in Auto
Tuning is
completed.
All broadcasting stations that can be received in the area are automatically tuned and stored in
memory.
≥Do not turn off the VCR halfway. (See pages 10– 13.) Antenna
On Screen display
ACCESSORIES1 pc. Infrared Remote Controller
1 pc. Coaxial Cable
1 pc. AC Power Cord
2 pcs. “R6” size Batteries 
						

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Contents
Before Use
Controls and Connection Sockets ............04
Infra-red Remote Controller .......................06
≥Installing the Batteries ............................... 7
Setting Up
Connections .................................................08
Tuning the TV to your VCR ........................ 10
≥Plug in Auto Tuning ................................. 10
Storing TV Broadcasts in your VCR .......... 12
Setting the Clock of your VCR ................... 14
Settings Using the On Screen Display ...... 15
≥To Select the Desired Language ............ 18
Basic Operations
Playback ....................................................... 19
≥Jet Search ............................................... 20
≥Other Playback Functions ....................... 20
Manual Recording ....................................... 22
≥One-Touch Recording (OTR) .................. 24
≥Direct Recording ...................................... 24
Advanced Operations
Timer Recording .......................................... 25
≥4-Key Programming ................................ 25
Search Functions ........................................ 28
≥Jet Navigator ........................................... 28
≥Time Stamp Function .............................. 30
≥VHS Index Search System ..................... 31
≥Intro-Jet Scan .......................................... 31
Editing ........................................................... 32
≥Assembly Editing ..................................... 32
Other Functions ........................................... 33
≥Other Automatic Functions ..................... 33
Helpful Hints
Before Requesting Service ......................... 34
Usage Precautions ...................................... 36
Specifications .............................................. 38
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED
WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL
BE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE
VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT PLACE THIS APPARATUS INTO
AN AUDIO RACK, BOOK SHELF OR
SIMILAR LOCATION BECAUSE OF HEAT
FROM THIS APPARATUS.
This symbol alerts the user that
important literature concerning the
operation and maintenance of this
unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read
carefully in order to avoid any
problems.
This symbol warns the user that
uninsulated voltages within the unit
may have sufficient magnitude to
cause electric shock. Therefore, it
is dangerous to make any kind of
contact with any inside part of this
unit.
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. 
						

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Controls and Connection Sockets
This section describes in detail the function of each button, switch and connection socket.
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Before Use
FRONT
01 POWER Í/I (VCR Í) (‘ 10)
02 TIMER REC Á (TIMER Á) (‘ 25)
  3 SEARCH (‘ 31)
  4 JET REW 6 (‘ 20)
05 Cassette Compartment (‘ 19)
  6 EJECT < (‘ 11)
87 STOP ∫ (‘ 19, 22)
08 PLAY 1 (‘ 19)
09 VIDEO IN (AV2) (‘ 32)
10 AUDIO IN (AV2) (‘ 32)
11 PICTURE MODE (‘ 16, 21)
12 Infra-red Remote Control Receiver
Window
13 Display
14 CVC Indicator (‘ 37)
15I J (‘ 11, 33)
16¥ REC/OTR (‘ 22, 24)
17 REW (REWIND) 6 (‘ 19)
18 FF (FAST FORWARD) 5 (‘ 19)
REAR
19 VIDEO IN (AV1) (‘ 32)
20 VIDEO OUT (‘ 8)
21 RF IN (‘ 8)
22 AUDIO IN (AV1) (‘ 8, 32)
23 AUDIO OUT (‘ 8)
24 RF OUT (‘ 8)
25 AC Input Socket (‘ 8)
TV
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Infra-red Remote Controller
The remote control unit for this VCR is a
universal remote controller. As such, some of
its buttons are not used to operate this VCR.
VCR OPERATION
01 Infra-red Transmitter
12 OSD/DISPLAY (‘ 15, 23)
03 AUDIO
This button is not used to operate this
VCR.
04 On Screen Display Menu Operation
Buttons (‘ 12)
MENU
OK
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05 Timer Recording Operation Buttons
(‘ 25–27)
DATE, CH, ON, OFF
PROG./CHECK
SPEED
TIMER Á
06 RESET/CANCEL (‘ 15, 27)
17 VCR/TV (‘ 10)
18 INDEX :, 9 (‘ 31)
19 REC ¥ (‘ 22)
10 NAVI (‘ 28)
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11;/D (PAUSE/SLOW) (‘ 19)
12 DIRECT REC  ¥ (‘ 24)
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Before Use
Installing the Batteries
Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -)
correctly aligned.
Power Source for the Remote Controller:
The remote controller is powered by 2 “AA”,
“UM3” or “R6” size batteries. The life of the
batteries is about one year, although this
depends on the frequency of use.
Precautions for Battery Replacement:
≥Load the new batteries with their polarity
(+ and -) aligned correctly.
≥Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an
internal short circuit may occur.
≥If you do not intend to use the remote
controller for a long period of time, remove
the batteries and store them in a cool and dry
place.
≥Remove spent batteries immediately and
dispose them properly.
≥Do not use an old and a new battery together,
and never use an alkaline battery with a
manganese battery.
≥Do not use rechargeable batteries.
TV OPERATION
Only Panasonic TVs can be operated with the
provided remote control. The settings for
operating the TV with the remote control have
already been made.
No additional settings need to be performed.
However, some Panasonic TVs cannot be
operated using this remote control.
13 TV Í
Press to switch the TV from on to standby
mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the
TV is still connected to the mains.
≥With some TV models, it may only be
possible to switch the TV to the standby
mode using this button.
In this case, use AV or the I and J
buttons to switch the TV on.
TV
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14 AV
Selects TV input or AV input.
15 VOLUME sNr
Adjusts the volume of the TV.
16I J
Selects the required program position
(TV station) of the TV. 
						

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INVIDEO
AUDIOOUT
RFOUTIN (AV 1)
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Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets
Antenna Input
ConnectorTV Set (Not supplied)Antenna (Not supplied)
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
(Not supplied)
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Connections
TV Set (Not supplied)Antenna (Not supplied)
Antenna Input
Connector
To Power Outlet This section shows you how to connect the
VCR to an antenna, TV, etc.
When the VCR is turned on after connecting
the antenna cable and the AC power cord,
Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically.
Basic Connections
The following connections are required to
record and play back the video cassette
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Setting Up
Cable Connection
Cable-VCR-TV (For CATV/PAY
Channels Recording/Playback)
The VCR has an extended range, and can tune
the Low-Band, Mid-Band, Super-Band, Hyper-
Band, Ultra-Band, and Special cable channels
(Channels A-5–A-1, A–W, AA–FFF, GGG–
WWW, WWWr1–WWWr12, 100–125, 5A).
Also, the VCR can tune to any of the 56 UHF
channels (14–69). Refer to Storing TV
Broadcasts in your VCR on page 12.
BASIC Hook-Up
Since the VCR can tune Mid
and Super Bands, this
connection will provide the
reception of all cable channels
except those which are
intentionally scrambled.
75 ohm Coaxial Cable
However, if you subscribe to a special channel
which is scrambled you will probably have a
descrambler box for proper reception. The VCR
by itself cannot properly receive a scrambled
program since it does not contain a
descrambler. In order for the VCR to properly
receive a scrambled program, your existing
descrambler must be used. There are two
commonly used methods of connection in this
case.
Typical Cable System Hook Ups
with Cable Converter/Descrambler
Boxes
The cable hook-up shown at the bottom left
allows VCR-TV functions except for viewing
one channel while recording another.
The above cable hook-up allows VCR
functions, including viewing one channel while
recording another, but it requires two cable TV
Converter/Descrambler Boxes, one Switch Box
and one 2-Way Splitter.
Since the VCR has an extended range of
tuning, tuning-programing of non-scrambled
Mid-Band and Super-Band TV programs is
possible. When a cable converter or
descrambler box is connected to the VCR,
all timer-controlled recording functions will
continue to operate with the exception of
charging channels automatically. CATV
Channel selection will have to be performed
with the cable converter. Timer-controlled
recording from CATV Channels is therefore
limited to one channel at any given time.
75 ohm Cable System
75 ohm Coaxial
CablesCable TV
Converter
Box IN
OUT
To the 75 ohm VHF
Input on the TV set
75 ohm Cables System
IN
2-WAY
SPLITTEROUT1 INCable TV
Converter Box
OUT2
INCable TV
Converter BoxOUT
Switch Box°OUT75 ohm Coaxial
Cables
°Not available from
our company.
Please contact your
cable company.
To the 75 ohm VHF
Input on the TV set 
						

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Tuning the T V to your VCR
The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF
coaxial cable on channel US3 or 4.
It is possible to view the video picture on your
TV in the same way that you watch TV
broadcasts.
If you have connected the VCR to the TV
through the video and audio input sockets, then
you do not need to follow the procedure below.
When the VCR is turned on after unpacking
and connecting the antenna cable and the
AC power cord, Plug in Auto Tuning starts
automatically.The VCR is fitted with its own tuner (just like a
normal TV) and can be preset to receive up to
181 TV broadcast stations.
Plug in Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF
minimum to UHF maximum and memorizes
every tuned program position.
Notes:
≥If the VCR is turned on with the antenna not
connected, all channels are skipped.
≥When Auto Tuning is canceled halfway, Auto
Tuning is not executed even if the VCR is
turned off and then turned on again. In this
case, see page 11 “To Restart Plug in Auto
Tuning”.
1Press POWER Í/I (VCR Í) to turn on the
TV and VCR after connecting the antenna
cable and the AC power cord, Auto Tuning
starts.
On Screen Display
Channel being
searched
≥Auto Tuning will stop halfway by turning the
VCR off, pressing MENU, playback or a
power failure during Auto Tuning.
≥When there are 5 more CATV channels,
the antenna system CATV is automatically
selected; when there are 4 or fewer CATV
channels, the TV is selected. If a change is
required, conduct the resetting procedure
described in step 4 on page 12.
2Press VCR/TV to select the VCR mode.