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Basic Playback

A

Load 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.

B

Start 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

A

Press 

SP/EP

 during playback to activate manual tracking.

B

Press 

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.

OR

Press 

STOP/EJECT

 (

0

) on 

the VCR.

Pause playback and view still picture

Press 

PAUSE

 (

9

).

Press 

PLAY

 (

4

) to resume 

normal playback.

OR

Push 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 

PAUSE

 (

9

) to pause, 

then press 

2

 or 

6

 (or 

PAUSE

 (

9

)) repeatedly.

Press 

PLAY

 (

4

) to resume 

normal playback.

OR

Push 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

).

OR

Turn 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.

OR

Turn 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 

PAUSE

 (

9

) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow 

motion playback. If you press 

PAUSE

 (

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.

REW

FF

REC LINK

24HR QUICK
PROGRAM

S-VIDEO

POWER

INSERT

A.DUB

When the tape is not running

Rewind/fast-forward

Press 

REW

 (

3

) or 

FF

 

(

5

).

OR

Turn the 

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 

2 steps

Reverse 

play

Reverse 

slow 

motion 

2 steps

Slow 

motion 

2 steps

Normal 

play

Forward 

search 

3 steps

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Summary of Contents for AG-3200P

Page 1: ...ecorder AG P Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions completely Printed in China VQT0A13 0702MNVf f f fPJf f f fBJ LPT0714 001A REW FF REC LINK 24HR QUICK PROGRAM S VIDEO POWER INSERT A DUB ...

Page 2: ...his 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 opera...

Page 3: ...om 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...

Page 4: ...d 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 r...

Page 5: ...S VIDEO input connector S VHS indicator S VIDEO AC power cord The 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 A Press 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 ...

Page 6: ... 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 墌 pg 7 or Manual Clock Set 墌 pg 8 What to do if Plug Play setting failed If an incorrect time is displayed on the display panel perform the procedure in Semiau...

Page 7: ...ress 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 4...

Page 8: ...light 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...

Page 9: ...R Pause playback and view still picture Press PAUSE 9 Press PLAY 4 to resume normal playback OR Push 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 PAUSE 9 to pause then press 2or 6 or PAUSE 9 repeatedly Press PLAY 4 to res...

Page 10: ...ay press 2or 6 repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON 墌 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 begi...

Page 11: ...or STOP EJECT 0 on the VCR Watching one program while recording another During recording If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection 墌 pg 6 to view pictures from the VCR press TV VCR on the Remote so that VCR mode indicator goes off from the display panel The TV broadcast being recorded disappears If you are using the AV connection 墌 pg 6 to view pictures from the VCR change the...

Page 12: ...on the Remote VCR Plus Timer Programing The PlusCode programing numbers are the numbers next to the program in most TV listing Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically A Press PROG on the Remote to access the PlusCode No screen B Press the appropriate Number keys to input the PlusCode number then press OK or e Check to make sure the ...

Page 13: ...n the Program screen you do not want is shown To change a program press the appropriate button START STOP DATE CH DAILY M F Number key 8 WEEKLY Number key 9 and or SP EP when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown E Return to normal screen Press PROG CHECK repeatedly until no Program screen is shown F Reengage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER The VCR turns off automa...

Page 14: ...es not work with S VHS cassettes To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time S VHS recording on S VHS cassettes is recommended Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S VHS ET recordings On some tapes picture quality will not improve even if the S VHS ET function is used Check the recording quality before you start important recordings 䡵 VIDEO CALIBRAT...

Page 15: ...the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and normal tracks When this function is set to OFF the SAP audio cannot be recorded NOTE When the channel is changed on the VCR The STEREO indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast The SAP indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast Both indications appear when a ...

Page 16: ...emote for more than 10 seconds The VCR turns off CL appears for about 5 seconds on the display panel To release the child lock press and hold POWER 1 on the Remote until the VCR turns on NOTES Pressing TIMER during timer recording unplugging the AC power cord or a power outage also releases the child lock When the child lock function is in use keep the Remote out of the children s reach Timer reco...

Page 17: ...Press the Number key 2 C Press OK and release A B The Remote now can transmit B code control signals B Check remote control code for VCR Press and hold 4 on the VCR for more than 5 seconds while the VCR is turned off The code currently set appears on the display panel C Change code for VCR Press any key on the Remote The VCR now responds to B code control signals To set the Remote and the VCR back...

Page 18: ...onnector on recording VCR When using this VCR as the recording VCR select the appropriate mode depending on the connector being used 墌 pg 16 When using S VIDEO input connector on the front panel set FRONT AUX INPUT to S VIDEO When using S VIDEO IN connector on the rear panel set REAR AUX INPUT to S VIDEO When using VIDEO input connector on the front panel set FRONT AUX INPUT to VIDEO When using VI...

Page 19: ...e record safety tab has been removed When playing back an audio dubbed tape press A MONITOR to select the soundtrack you wish to hear 墌 pg 9 Selecting monitor sound Insert Editing and AV Dubbing Insert Editing You can replace a recorded scene with new scene recorded on another tape or with other material Both the picture and the sound recorded on the Hi Fi sound track are replaced at the same time...

Page 20: ... Locate start point and engage Insert Editing mode Press REW 3 then press PAUSE 9 when you find the beginning of the scene for which you want to edit then press INSERT The VCR enters the Insert Editing Pause mode 䡬 and light on the display panel If you want to perform AV Dubbing and replace the picture Hi Fi audio soundtrack and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time after you press INSERT p...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...TV SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE 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 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Timer recording will not wo...

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