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AUTO TIMER

 — ON/

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”:

The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when 
the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is 
turned on. You do not have to press 

TIMER

 to engage or disengage 

the timer recording standby mode.

When this function is set to “OFF”:

You have to press 

TIMER

 to engage or disengage the timer 

recording standby mode.

SUPERIMPOSE

 — 

ON

/OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, various VCR status information 
(on-screen display) appears on the screen.

NOTE:

When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be 
sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status 
information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited 
tape.

AUTO SP

]

EP TIMER

 — ON/

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically 
switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not 
enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in 
SP mode.

For Example,

 Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto 

a 120-minute tape

NOTES:

If you have programed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more 
programs, do not use this function, but change the tape speed 
manually during timer programing.

There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape 
speed switches from SP to EP mode on the tape.

This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer 
Recording), and will not work properly on the following tapes: 
T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and T(ST)-120.

VIDEO STABILIZER

 — ON/

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct 
vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable 
recordings made on another VCR.

NOTE:

To watch recordings with close-caption or when you finish 
viewing a tape, set this function to “OFF”.

BLUE BACK

 — 

ON

/OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue 
when receiving a channel not in use.

NOTE:

When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals, 
set this function to “OFF”.

2ND AUDIO RECORD

 — ON/

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”;

If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both 
the normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio is not recorded.
If a non-SAP program is received, 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 stereo program is accompanied 
by SAP sound.

AUDIO MONITOR

 — 

HI-FI

/HI-FI L/HI-FI R/NORM/MIX

This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously (normal and 
Hi-Fi) on a Hi-Fi stereo tape. You can select the sound track(s) to 
listen to while playing back a Hi-Fi stereo tape. In addition, when 
playing back a prerecorded tape containing two separate audio 
programs on the Hi-Fi tracks, you can choose either one by 
selecting either “HI-FI L” or “HI-FI R”.

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.

MIX

: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed 

and played back.

NOTES:

While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal 
track will be heard regardless of this setting.

If RF connection (

pg. 6) is used for viewing pictures on the 

TV, sound will be monaural even though you select “HI-FI”.

You can also use the 

A.MONITOR

 button on the Remote to 

select the desired monitor sound. (

pg. 9)

S-VHS MODE 

 ON

/OFF

You can determine which recording mode — either S-VHS mode 
or VHS mode — is used for recording on S-VHS tapes.

When this function is set to “ON”

, you can record on S-VHS 

tapes with S-VHS picture quality.

When this function is set to “OFF”

, you can record on S-VHS 

tapes with VHS picture quality.

NOTES:

S-VHS mode allows you to make high quality video recordings 
with horizontal resolution of 400 lines, comparing with the 230 
lines of resolution of conventional VHS recordings. To achieve 
the highest quality picture we recommended to record in S-VHS 
mode. (But remember that a conventional VHS VCR without 
SQPB cannot play back S-VHS tapes recorded in S-VHS mode.)

S-VHS MODE setting does not affect recording on VHS tapes. 
Recording on VHS tapes is always performed in VHS mode 
except when using S-VHS ET mode (

pg. 14).

Approximately 110 minutes

Approximately 30 minutes

SP mode

EP mode

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Summary of Contents for AG3200

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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