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Panasonic AG-527DVDE Operating Instructions Manual

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• Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 11 to 17.
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Operating Instructions

AG-527DVDE
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate, or adjust this product. Please save this manual. Professional/ Industrial Video TV / DVD / VCR Combination Operating Instructions AG-527DVDE Model No.

  • Page 2: Tv / Vcr Important Safeguards And Precautions / Safety Precautions

    Important Safeguards and Precautions READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from power source indicated on unit or in this manual. If uncertain, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify your home power source.
  • Page 3 If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You may find the booklet, 'Something About Interference' available from FCC local regional offices helpful.

  • Page 4: Before Using

    The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your unit. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. AG-527DVDE Model No. Serial No. Accessories Remote Control LSSQ0302 Batteries 2 “AA”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Basic DVD Operation ... 20, 21 TV Operation TV Operation ... 22 TV / VCR MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System ... 23 Closed Caption System ... 24, 25 TV Timer Features ... 26 On-Screen Display (OSD) ... 27 FM Radio ... 28, 29 Timer Operation Timer Recording ...

  • Page 6: Information (Unit, Cassette, Disc)

    Information (Unit, Cassette, Disc) Head Cleaning Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged. Head Clog Sensor During playback this screen appears if clogging is detected. To remove screen, press PLAY on the remote or unit. •...

  • Page 7: Handling Precautions

    Playback Control With Video CD (version 2.0), scenes or information may be selected for viewing or listening from an interactive menu that appears on the TV screen. Subtitles Written dialogue which appears at the bottom of the screen. Time Number The elapsed play time from the start of a disc or title.

  • Page 8: Location Of Controls

    Cancels an item on the screen. SUB TITLE Selects a different subtitle language. DISPLAY/ENTER Displays the TV status and clock. In DVD mode, displays disc and unit information. In DSS or CABLE mode, it may be necessary after channel selection.

  • Page 9: Illuminated Remote Control

    If no button is pressed in 5 seconds, the light goes out to conserve the batteries. EJECT/OPEN/CLOSE button: When this button is pressed in TV-VCR mode, the tape is ejected. This button is inoperative if pressed during recording. If pressed in DVD mode, the disc tray opens or closes.
  • Page 10 Location of Controls (continued) Front View of the unit If the disc cannot be removed... First, unplug unit. Then, prepare a rigid wire (e.g. an extended paper clip) and, applying moderate force, insert it straight into the hole at the base of the tray. The tray will eject a little.

  • Page 11: Connections

    VHF/UHF DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) OPTICAL VHF/UHF VHF/UHF AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL VHF/UHF Cable TV Converter Box VHF/UHF AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) OPTICAL VHF/UHF VHF/UHF Audio Output Pg. 12 Pg. 13...
  • Page 12 Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with the Dolby Surround mark. For information on Panasonic or Technics Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound Decoders please contact your local dealer.
  • Page 13 Unit ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ Dolby Digital Decoder ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ Amplifier ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ Speaker Unit ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ (digital theater systems) When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or dts are played, Dolby Digital bitstream or dts bitstream is output from the unit Optical digital audio output connector.

  • Page 14: Initial Setup

    Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on. Initial Setup (Ready to Play) Press on the remote for TV-VCR mode. Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet. Press POWER* on the remote or unit. The unit comes on and auto channel and clock set starts.
  • Page 15 Press ACTION twice to start CLOCK and exit. Note to CABLE system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers 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.

  • Page 16: Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust

    : SET : ACT I ON 3) Press to select “ANTENNA,” then press SET to set your antenna system (“TV” or “CABLE”). 4) Press to select “AUTO SET,” then press SET. • After Channel Auto Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will be performed.

  • Page 17: Time Zone Adjust

    Time Zone Adjust 4)Press press SET to select and set the month, date, year, time, and (Daylight Saving Time) To Make Corrections, repeatedly press to move to error, then correct. 5)Press ACTION twice to start the clock and exit this mode. * Important: If a remote control button does not work Time Zone Adjust (Only when Auto Clock is set.)

  • Page 18: Record On A Tape

    Playback a Tape Ready Checklist All connections are made. Your unit is plugged in. Insert a tape. • The unit power comes on automatically. Record To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. Press PLAY* to play a tape. •...

  • Page 19: Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

    • Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results. Press REC, then Press STILL/PAUSE to put in immediately Standby mode. Press STILL/PAUSE to start dubbing. Press STOP to stop dubbing. (CABLE) (TV) LINE to select “TV”, then press SET...

  • Page 20: Dvd Basic Dvd Operation

    Basic DVD Operation Ready Checklist All connections are made. (See pages 11-13.) Your unit is plugged in. If unit is connected to an audio amplifier, turn the stereo system’s power on. Operation using unit buttons Press PLAY. Press Insert disc. OPEN/CLOSE.

  • Page 21: Frame By Frame Picture

    * Important: I f a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Forward/Reverse rapid scene search ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- during play. ➛...

  • Page 22: Tv Operation

    TV Operation Press POWER* on the remote or unit. Use CH number keys to select a channel. Press VOL + or VOL - to adjust volume. I Using the 100 key When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the number keys, first press the 100 key, and then enter the remaining two digits.

  • Page 23: Mts Broadcast / Tv Stereo System

    “ ” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To change the audio mode for these broadcasts, see the “Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing” section (below.) Press DISPLAY to display the broadcast signal being received.

  • Page 24: Closed Caption System

    Closed Caption System Closed Caption is ... This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone. Closed Caption Mode Feature Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU.
  • Page 25 LANGUAGE LOCK CLOCK SELECT : SET : SET : ACT I ON 1) Press SET UP TV CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT : TUNER 2) Press SET to SET UP V I DEO / AUD I O FM ANTENNA...

  • Page 26: Tv Timer Features

    ON-TIMER with Alarm This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 4 modes (TV, VCR Playback, FM radio, or DVD/Video CD/CD.) You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute alarm that gradually increases in volume.

  • Page 27: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    On-Screen Display (OSD) TV/VCR Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay. Function Status Rec Time Remaining (OTR mode only, see page 18.) Receivable Broadcast Types (See page 23.) * Important: If a remote control button does not work Channel Caption (See page 38.)

  • Page 28: Fm Radio

    : ACT I ON to select the desired radio station. (Each press changes frequency by 200 KHz.) to set the radio station. for a few seconds, while in search mode. to select “TV.” to display SET UP TV screen. Continued on next page.
  • Page 29 DVD VOL ADJUST : + 2 SELECT : SET : SET : ACT I ON I I I I I For cable TV users ➛ “INT” I I I I I For antenna users ➛ “EXT” Press ACTION twice to end setup.

  • Page 30: Timer Operation Tv / Vcr Timer Recording

    Timer Recording You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away. Press PROG* to display SET PROGRAM screen. 1) Press SET PROGRAM T I MER PROGRAMM I NG ON T I MER 2) Press SET to S LEEP T I MER : 00 SELECT : •...
  • Page 31 * Important: I f a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the and try the button again. Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress) Hold down STOP for a few seconds to cancel the Timer Recording. •...

  • Page 32: Tv / Vcr Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature

    Using the Universal Remote Control (Available Buttons / Functions) Once the remote control has been properly set up, you can select TV-VCR, FM, DVD, DSS or CABLE mode depending on which functions you wish to control. Press , FM, DVD or DSS CABLE remote control to select the desired mode.
  • Page 33 ProScan ... 97 RCA ... 97 SONY ... 98, 105 Oak Sigma ... 46, 11, 129, 101 Panasonic ... 17, 16, 08, 87, 109 Philips ... 23, 24, 20, 13, 07, 50, 128, 129 04, 124, 126 Pioneer ... 06, 05, 12 Pulsar ...

  • Page 34: Tape Operation

    Tape Operation Search System is ... Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are made, program index and information are also included. These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings. Index Search Go directly to the desired recording.
  • Page 35 * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the and try the button again. Program End Search Locates end point of recording for continuity. Press SEARCH twice in Playback or Stop mode to display PROGRAM END SEARCH screen .
  • Page 36 Tape Operation (continued) Repeat Play Set to see a recording over and over. PLAY REPEAT ON To turn “ON,” press PLAY/REPEAT on the unit repeatedly in Play mode to select “REPEAT ON”. To turn “OFF,” repeat above to select “REPEAT OFF.” •...
  • Page 37 Auto Operation Functions I I I I I Auto Shut Off No broadcast signal in TV mode (Only when Weak Signal Display is set to OFF.), DVD stops, or blank tape is played for 5 minutes ➛...

  • Page 38: Special Vcr Features

    Special VCR Features Channel Caption Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press M A I N MENU LOCK LANGUAGE 2) Press SET to CLOCK SELECT : SET : SET : ACT I ON 1) Press SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET CHANNEL CAPT I ON 2) Press SET to...
  • Page 39 * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the and try the button again. Ready Checklist It is necessary to enter TV mode by pressing before selecting “CH” on the MAIN MENU. Remote Warning Feature When Universal Remote Control (page 32) is used, and this feature is set to “ON,”...

  • Page 40: V-Chip Control Feature

    V-Chip Control Feature V-Chip Control Feature is... This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings. Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings.

  • Page 41: Change Settings

    Some movies, such as old movies or foreign movies usually have no ratings. 1) Press Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (page42). Or, press ACTION four times to exit. Process of V-Chip Control Feature...
  • Page 42 CONTA I NS NO RAT I NG SELECT : SET : SET : ACT I ON NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS Some TV shows, such as news, sports, weather, bulletins, emergency information usually have no ratings. 1)Press V I EW NR PROGRAMS? : YES...
  • Page 43 [Deactivate V-Chip Control] Enter your secret code (steps 1-4 page 40). Then, set US MOVIES and/or US TV PROGRAMS to “OFF” using (Ratings set on pages 41 and 42 is retained and will be in effect when V-Chip Control is activated again.)

  • Page 44: Audio Features

    Audio Features Audio Mode for Playback Choose the type of sound track for playback. See the “Playback a Tape” section on page 18 to playback the tape. Press AUDIO repeatedly (each press within 5 seconds) H I F I ( L / R ) H I F I ( L ) to select desired mode.
  • Page 45 SURROUND. Notes • Surround sound effect is not available for normal (mono) broadcasts. • The surround effect (TV, VCR mode only) is not output to Audio Output L/R Connector. button on the remote select “TV.” SET UP TV screen.

  • Page 46: Video / Audio Menu

    LOCK LANGUAGE CLOCK SELECT : SET : SET : ACT I ON 1) Press SET UP TV CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT : TUNER SET UP V I DEO / AUD I O FM ANTENNA : I NT REMOTE WARN I NG : ON...

  • Page 47: Video / Audio Adjustment

    LOCK LANGUAGE CLOCK SELECT : SET : SET : ACT I ON 1) Press SET UP TV CAPT I ON I NPUT SELECT : TUNER SET UP V I DEO / AUD I O FM ANTENNA : I NT 2) Press SET to...
  • Page 48 Disc Operation Subtitle Language (DVD only) You can select a different subtitle language (if offered) than the one set at the Settings for DVD Operation. (See page 58.) Press SUB TITLE* in Play mode to display the subtitle selection on-screen. •...
  • Page 49 * Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by the unit or the disc.
  • Page 50 Disc Operation (continued) Title menu (DVD only) Some DVDs have more than one title, e.g. movies. If the disc offers a title menu, you can select the desired title number. (Operation may vary according to the disc.) Press TITLE* in T I TLE MENU Play mode to display title screen.

  • Page 51: Main Menu

    , DVD button on the remote Ready Checklist Unit is in TV-VCR mode, press Video CD or CD is inserted. Do steps 1 through 6 on this page. Press DISPLAY to display Disc Information screen.
  • Page 52 Disc Operation ( Random Play (Video CD/CD) Tracks are played in a random order. Press ACTION* in Stop mode to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press M A I N MENU LOCK LANGUAGE 2) Press SET to CLOCK SELECT : SET : SET : ACT I ON 1) Press DVD MAIN MENU...

  • Page 53: Dvd

    DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time) and unit information (repeat play, Play mode). Press DISPLAY in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Display.” • Each press of DISPLAY changes the on-screen display as follows.
  • Page 54 DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued) Detailed Descriptions of Each On-Screen Display Disc information screen (for DVD) 1. TITLE No. • Change the No. by pressing keys, and press SET. 2. Chapter No. • Change the No. by pressing keys, and press SET. 3.
  • Page 55 * Important: I f a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Detailed Descriptions of Each On-Screen Display Unit information screen • Change the desired mode during play by pressing a.

  • Page 56: Mp3 Playback Operation

    MP3 Playback Operation MP3 Playback You can use this unit to play MP3 format audio recorded for personal use with a computer etc. onto a CD-R or CD-RW. Play may not be possible in some cases due to the condition of the recording. Press POWER* on the remote or unit.

  • Page 57: Dvd Lock Feature

    For these discs, the DVD Lock Ratings will not work. DVD Lock Ratings (DVD only) Perform DVD Lock setting in TV mode. Enter your secret code to display LOCK menu. (Perform “Enter Secret Code” steps on page 40.)
  • Page 58 If the selected language is not offered, the original disc language is selected. Ready Checklist Unit is in TV-VCR mode, press “AUDIO” • If language set for “AUDIO” is used in playback, subtitles will not appear.

  • Page 59: Dvd

    DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : F I ELD 2) Press SET to TV MODE : L e t t e r b o x SELECT : SET : ACTION 1) Press AUDIO OUTPUT...
  • Page 60 Some texts and fine patterns will be seen clearly when compared with “AUTO” on some discs. Press ACTION twice to exit this mode. Selecting TV MODE Set the screen display style for widescreen video material playback. Do steps 1 and 2 on page 58.

  • Page 61: Language Code List

    Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE” and/ or “MENUS” (see page 58). Code Language Code Language 6565 Afar 7079 Faroese 6566 Abkhazian 7082 French 6570 Afrikaans 7089 Frisian 6577 Ameharic 7165 Irish 6582 Arabic 7168 Scots Gaelic 6583 Assamese...

  • Page 62: Tv / Vcr Before Requesting Service

    • Set POWER button to ON. • Auto power-off (shut off) occurs after about 5 min. in DVD mode with no operation, or if there is no broadcast signal in TV or Playback mode. Turn the power back on. (P. 21, 37) Correction •...
  • Page 63 DVD/Video CD/CD Play fails to start even when PLAY is pressed... Play starts but then stops immediately... Picture is distorted during rapid advance or rapid reverse... No Forward/Reverse search play... Play does not start even when title is selected... Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language is not the one selected at the initial settings...

  • Page 64: Warning And Instruction Displays

    Warning and Instruction Displays Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit. PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB TO CANCEL TIMER REC HOLD DOWN STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 SEC NO CASSETTE PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC Caution...
  • Page 65 VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END: PLAY VCR LOCK ACTIVATED PLEASE CHECK THE DISC, AND FOR STAINS OR SCRATCHES ON DISC IT IS PROHIBITED TO COPY DVD/ VIDEO CD/CD TO VHS Caution If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape...

  • Page 66: Index

    Input Mode ... 19 Language ... 14, 16 LIGHT button ... 8, 9 Location of Controls ... 8 - 11 MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System ... 23 MUTE button ... 8, 22 NUMBER keys ... 8, 22 100 Key ... 22 One Touch Recording (OTR) ...
  • Page 67 TRACKING / V-LOCK buttons ... 6, 8 TV Operation ... 22 TV Timer Features ... 26 TV - VCR button ... 8, 32 TV/VCR Status & Clock Display ... 27 Unit, Front/Rear View ... 9 - 11 Universal Remote Control ... 32 US MOVIES Ratings ...
  • Page 68 Broadcast & Digital Systems Company Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 Eastern Zone: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Central Region:...

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