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PULL -OPEN
DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder
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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Model No. PULL -OPEN STOP PLAY PICT URE TIME R MOD E CHE CK / REW STO P FF / PLA Y PROG RESS IVE OUT MUSIC REC CHE CK WITH PICTU RE DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. VQT0C73...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Before Use Dear Customer ................3 Playing discs ................32 Accessories .................. 3 Basic play..................32 Starting play from where you stopped it........33 Usage Precautions ..............5 To immediately access a specific scene or track ......34 Video deck and cassette tape information ....... 5 Other methods of play .............. -
Page 3: Dear Customer
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for accessories. Use numbers indicated in future reference. parentheses when asking for replacement parts. MODEL NUMBER AG-VP300P SERIAL NUMBER 1 pc. Infrared Remote Controller (EUR7615LB0) User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME 1 pc. - Page 4 FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT. Support Contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, SHOCK HAZARD 524-1448 AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 5: Usage Precautions
Plus, “Alumina” Head Cleaner further enhanced cleaning efficiency. If a clear picture is not produced, insert a commercially available ≥Based on in-house tests with Panasonic video cassettes. Actual cleaning cassette. Then, press [REC¥] (¥REC/OTR) head life may vary according to conditions of use, tape type, (l page 7, 9) and keep it running for approximate 10 seconds to temperature, humidity, etc. -
Page 6: Disc Information
DVD-R ª DVD-R discs Panasonic DVD-R discs recorded and finalized (a process that allows play on compatible equipment) on a Panasonic DVD video [VCD] Video CD recorder or DVD video camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit. -
Page 7: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide This section describes in detail the function of each button, switch and connection socket. FRONT [A] [B] Í POWER OPEN/CLOSE EJECT TAPE STOP PLAY STOP PLAY TIMER REC REFRESH REC/OTR JET REW PICTURE TIMER PROGRESSIVE OUT MODE CHECK AV2 IN VIDEO... -
Page 8: The Unit's Display
Control reference guide (continued) The unit’s display REMAIN ª Common section (5) Recording indicator (REC) (red) ... ( page 20) On: while recording or while a timer recording is being [A] VCR indicator ........( page 17,20) performed ≥When video on this unit is viewed: (Only when the audio/video (6) Channel display ........ -
Page 9: Infra-Red Remote Controller
Control reference guide (continued) ª VCR OPERATION Infra-red Remote Controller When you operate the video cassette recorder, always select “VCR” with the [VCR/TV/DVD] switch. The remote control unit for this unit is a universal remote controller. If “VCR” is not selected, normal operation will not be possible. As such, some of its buttons are not used to operate this unit. - Page 10 Control reference guide (continued) ª DVD OPERATION When you operate the DVD, always select “DVD” with the [VCR/TV/DVD] switch. If “DVD” is not selected, normal operation will not be possible. (1) DVD POWER button (DVDÍ)....( page 32) Press [DVDÍ] to switch this unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
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Page 11: The Remote Control
Control reference guide (continued) ª TV OPERATION Installing the Batteries Only Panasonic TVs can be operated with the provided remote Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned. control. The settings for operating the TV with the remote control have already been made. -
Page 12: Connections
Connections This section shows you how to connect the unit to an antenna, TV, etc. When the unit is turned on after connecting the antenna cable and the AC power cord, Plug in Auto Tuning and Auto Clock Setting start automatically. Basic Connections The following connections are required to record the video cassette and play back the video cassette and discs through the TV. -
Page 13: To Enjoy Dvd Video With A Higher Image Quality
(480P/480I) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) 3) Change “Video output mode” to “480P” in the on-screen menu (lpage 46). ≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input connectors R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO OPTICAL are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. -
Page 14: Cable Connection
Cable Connection Cable-This Unit-TV (For CATV/PAY Channels Recording/Playback) The unit has an extended range, and can tune the Low-Band, Mid-Band, Super-Band, Hyper-Band, Ultra-Band, and Special cable channels (Channels A-5sA-1, AsW, AAsFFF, GGGsWWW, WWWr1sWWWr12, 100s125, 5A). Also, the unit can tune to any of the 56 UHF channels (14s69). -
Page 15: Tuning The Tv To Your Unit
Tuning the TV to your unit Plug in Auto Tuning Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned program position. VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ Notes: VCR/TV/DVD ≥If the unit is turned on with the antenna not connected, all VCR/DVD REC CHECK channels are skipped. -
Page 16: To Change The Rf Output Channel
TIMER MODE On Screen Display CHECK AV2 IN VIDEO AUDIO Panasonic VCR END: MENU Preparations ≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “VCR”. 2) Enter the desired channel number (3 or 4) by [CH]IJ. 3()4 3) Press [MENU] to finish the setting mode. 4) Retune your TV to the new RF channel for this unit. -
Page 17: Vcr Playback
VCR Playback Basic Playback Preparations ≥Confirm that the TV is on and the unit viewing channel is VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ selected. VCR/TV/DVD ≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “VCR”. VCR/DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK ≥Press [VCR Í] to turn on the unit. OUTPUT OUTPUT ≥Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode. TRACKING/V-LOCK Operations Display Symbols... -
Page 18: Other Playback Functions
VCR Playback (continued) Other Playback Functions VCR/DVD/TV To Stop Playback Automatically VCR/ VCR/TV/DVD (Playback Off Timer Function) VCR/DVD REC CHECK If you set the playback duration, the playback will stop OUTPUT automatically. TRACKING/V-LOCK After the set playback time has elapsed, this unit automatically TRACKING/V-LOCK stops playback and switches off. -
Page 19: Tracking Adjustment And Vertical Locking Adjustment
VCR Playback (continued) Tracking Adjustment and To Playback in the Desired Picture Quality Vertical Locking Adjustment (Picture Mode) Preparations This function reproduces optimum playback picture from various ≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “VCR”. kind of recorded tapes and contents. ª For manual tracking adjustment Press [PICTURE] and select the corresponding Picture Mode as The unit usually makes tracking adjustments for you, but you may follows. -
Page 20: Manual Recording
Manual Recording Operations Display Symbols Insert a video cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention tab. ≥If it has already been inserted, press VCR/DVD/TV [VCRÍ] to turn the unit on. VCR/ VCR/TV/DVD Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR VCR/DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK mode. -
Page 21: One-Touch Recording (Otr)
Manual Recording (continued) EJECT OPEN/CLOSE TAPE STOP PLAY STOP PLAY TIMER REC REFRESH REC/OTR JET REW PICTURE TIMER PROGRESSIVE OUT MODE CHECK AV2 IN VIDEO AUDIO MUSIC REC CHECK WITH PICTURE REC CHECK REC/OTR To play back a disc while recording on a One-Touch Recording (OTR) video cassette To start recording quickly and for a set duration. -
Page 22: Timer Recording
Timer Recording Operations On Screen Display Press [PROG/CHECK]. The timer-programming DATE 29SA 8:02PM 9:30PM screen appears. SU-SA 10:30AM 11:00AM VCR/DVD/TV 3:00PM 4:00PM VCR/ Press [PROG/CHECK] 19WE 10:15PM 11:30PM 28FR 8:02PM 9:30PM VCR/TV/DVD repeatedly to select a 30SU 7:10PM 7:55PM – – – – –... -
Page 23: Checking A Timer Program
Timer Recording (continued) ª Weekly Timer Recording Checking a Timer Program [Cursor] In step 3, select the desired day by pressing ≥This unit must be turned on, or the timer recording indicator “ ” lit. For example, SU (Sunday) ≥Confirm that the TV is on and this unit viewing channel is On Screen Display selected. -
Page 24: Search Functions
Search Functions Saving Jet Navigator data Operations Press [MENU] to display the VCR MENU. VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ Select “OPTION” by pressing [Cursor]34 and then VCR/TV/DVD press [ENTER]. VCR/DVD REC CHECK Select “JET NAVIGATOR” OUTPUT On Screen Display by pressing [Cursor]34 TRACKING/V-LOCK and then press OPTION ≥ON... - Page 25 Search Functions (continued) To Set the Category When Recording Over the Same Location on a Tape: ≥The originally recorded program is deleted from the list. The category setting allows you to find what kind of programs are ≥Program contents starting near the start and end of the newly recorded by the character and the icon indications.
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Page 26: To Check The Recorded Programming Data (Time Stamp Function)
Search Functions (continued) To Find the Beginning of Each Recording (VHS Index Search System) VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/TV/DVD This unit automatically records special index signals on the tape VCR/DVD REC CHECK every time a recording is started. The Index search function makes OUTPUT use of these index signals to let you find the beginning of a desired TRACKING/V-LOCK... -
Page 27: Searching While Checking The Video Cassette Contents (Intro-Jet Scan)
Other Functions Search Functions (continued) Searching while checking the TAPE REFRESH video cassette contents (Intro-Jet Scan) EJECT The approximate beginnings of each recorded program are played TAPE STOP PLAY in succession at high speed so that the program to be viewed can TIMER REC REFRESH REC/OTR... -
Page 28: Settings Using The On Screen Display
Settings Using the On Screen Display Setting the Clock of your unit The clock is set automatically after Plug in Auto Tuning (lpage 15). Do the following if you want to set it again or if the time is not set correctly. VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ Operations... -
Page 29: Channel Set
Settings Using the On Screen Display (continued) ª Manual Tuning Channel Set The unit tunes automatically after you plug it in and turn it on for Select “MANUAL” by pressing [Cursor]34 and the first time (Plug in Auto Tuning lpage 15), but you can start the then press [ENTER]. -
Page 30: Option
Settings Using the On Screen Display (continued) Option Operations While the VCR MENU is displayed VCR/DVD/TV (Common procedure lpage 28) VCR/ Select “OPTION” by pressing [Cursor]34 and then VCR/TV/DVD press [ENTER]. VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT Press [Cursor]34 to On Screen Display TRACKING/V-LOCK select the item and press OPTION... -
Page 31: Onscreen Display
8 Picture mode indicator (lpage 19) ≥This function works only for a cassette which has been recorded by a video recorder equipped with Panasonic’s Auto Bilingual Choice function. Notes: ≥The function will not work with a cassette which has been ≥These displays do not appear when paused or during slow play. -
Page 32: Playing Discs
Playing discs ª When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-V[ [VCD] Press the numeric buttons to select the desired item. VCR/DVD/TV Example: “03”; [3] VCR/ “10”; [S10]l[1]l[0] VCR/DVD/TV ≥Play of the selected item now begins. VCR/DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT ≥Some discs may take time for the menu screen, video or OUTPUT... -
Page 33: Starting Play From Where You Stopped It
Playing discs (continued) Starting play from where you To view with progressive output [DVD-V[ You can enjoy higher image quality than that output from the stopped it conventional video out terminal or S-video terminal (Interlace and progressive output lpage 58). [DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA]... -
Page 34: To Immediately Access A Specific Scene Or Track
Playing discs (continued) Skipping chapter(s)/track(s) [: ] (backward) or [ 9] (forward). Press ≥Each press increases the number of skips. VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/TV/DVD Notes: ≥This works while stopping on some discs. VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT ≥After skipping, the unit returns to the previous state, play or TRACKING/V-LOCK Numeric pause. -
Page 35: Other Methods Of Play
Other methods of play [DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] To play repeatedly (Repeat play) Preparations [DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] ≥To view the video on a DVD or Video CD, turn on the TV and (When the elapsed play time is displayed) select the video input for this unit. -
Page 36: Program Play
Other methods of play (continued) To play in your favorite order (Program play) [DVD-V[ [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ You can select up to 32 items to play in the order you choose. ≥This does not apply to DVD-RAM. This may not work with some VCR/TV/DVD DVD discs. -
Page 37: Playing The Programs Or Play Lists On Dvd-Ram
VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT Play list: TRACKING/V-LOCK Numeric It is a list of moving pictures edited on Panasonic DVD recorders buttons (optional) by collecting only favorite scenes in programs or by replacing some scenes. VOLUME ≥ This unit allows play lists created on... -
Page 38: Mp3/Wma And Cd Text Navigating Menus
MP3/WMA and CD text navigating menus ª To select a track from a group in the tree screen (showing the entire disc) to play. [MP3] [WMA] While the menu screen is displayed VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ Press [Cursor]1 while a track is highlighted to VCR/TV/DVD display a tree screen. - Page 39 MP3/WMA and CD text navigating menus (continued) ª Viewing the text information on tracks To find a file by entering part of the title [CDtext] You can find a file by entering part of the title. While the menu screen is displayed Only uppercase characters can be entered, but corresponding To view the information for a track, select it with lowercase characters are also searched.
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Page 40: To Get More Enjoyment From Movies And Music
To get more enjoyment from movies and music Soundtracks [DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD] (Discs with multiple soundtracks) During play VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ Press [AUDIO]. VCR/TV/DVD [DVD-V[ The number changes each time you press the button. VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT Digital TRACKING/V-LOCK English 3/2.1 ch [RAM[ [VCD]... -
Page 41: To Change The Settings In Accordance With The Software
To get more enjoyment from movies and music (continued) To change the settings in CINEMA [DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD] accordance with the software You can change the picture quality for movie viewing. Press [CINEMA]. Preparations Cinema1 ≥To view the video on a DVD or Video CD, turn on the TV and Each press: select the video input for this unit. -
Page 42: Variable Zoom Function
To get more enjoyment from movies and music (continued) Variable Zoom function [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] Change the zoom ratio so the pictures expands to the optimum size to fill the screen. VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ Preparation Change the setting “TV Aspect” to suit your television. (lpage 49) VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT During play... -
Page 43: Using On-Screen Menu Icons
Using On-Screen Menu Icons [DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information. VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ Preparations VCR/TV/DVD ≥Turn on the TV and select the video input for this unit. VCR/DVD REC CHECK ≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “DVD”. -
Page 44: Disc Information
MP3Using On-Screen Menu Icons (continued) Disc information [DVD-V[ [VCD[ e.g. e.g. Vocal [MP3] [WMA] [CDtext] e.g. e.g. 128kbps 12 18 44.1kHz PG: Program number [RAM] Subtitle language [DVD-V] (l page 40) PL: Play list number [RAM] Subtitles on/off [DVD-V] [RAM] [Cursor] [Cursor] Group number [MP3] [WMA]... -
Page 45: Unit Information
MP3Using On-Screen Menu Icons (continued) Unit information Play Menu Audio Menu DVD-V e.g. SP OFF Advanced surround (lpage 41) A-B Repeat (lpage 35) [DVD-V] [RAM] [VCD] [DVD-V] [RAM] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] [>Specify point A V.S.S. mode: SP()HP [ENTER] SP/HP level: 1>2>OFF [Cursor] ^---------------}... - Page 46 MP3Using On-Screen Menu Icons (continued) Picture Menu [DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD] ª When progressive output is on: ª When progressive output is off: 480P Auto1 480 I 480P 480 I Auto1 Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [Cursor]2 1 and change with [Cursor]34. MPEG Digital Noise Reduction 3D-NR (0 to i4)/Dot NR (On) Picture mode...
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Page 47: Enjoying More Powerful Sound
Enjoying more powerful sound To connect to external audio devices You can enjoy Dolby digital sound and DTS surround sound. ¢ ª Enjoying 5.1-channel surround sound with Dolby Digital and DTS ¢ Only discs supporting Dolby Digital or 5.1-ch surround Amplifier with built-in decoder (Not supplied) or, sound can be used. -
Page 48: Changing Settings
Changing settings Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ ≥See the right page for menu and option details. -
Page 49: Set Up Menus
Changing settings (continued) SET UP menus ≥Underlined items are the initial setting. Menus Items Options Other ¢¢¢¢ Disc Audio English French Spanish Original Choose the preferred audio language. Original: The original language of each disc will be If the selected language is not recorded on the disc or a selected. -
Page 50: Quick Setup
Changing settings (continued) Quick Setup The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make basic settings for DVD. VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ While SET UP menus are displayed (lpage 48) VDR/TV/DVD On Screen Display VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK Disc Numeric SETUP buttons Audio English VOLUME... -
Page 51: Entering A Password (Ratings)
Changing settings (continued) Entering a password (Ratings) Digital output [DVD-V] [DVD-V[ While SET UP menus are displayed, select the “Disc” tab and Change the settings when you have connected equipment through then “Ratings” by following “Common procedures” this unit’s OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. (lpage 48, 49) to set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. -
Page 52: Editing
Editing Assemble Editing This function can be used to make up an edited tape from other recordings or video sources. VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ A new scene can be added to the end of previous one. VCR/TV/DVD Preparations VCR/DVD REC CHECK ≥Connect a camera or another VCR to this unit as shown. OUTPUT ≥Confirm that the TV is on and the unit viewing channel is TRACKING/V-LOCK... -
Page 53: Adding Music To Video (Music With Picture)
Editing (continued) ª When playing back Start playing on the camera. ≥Initially, the "A2" channel is selected. However, if the camera is not played (the external input is not used), you may press EJECT [CH]IJ to switch to the video of a TV program. (Audio TAPE STOP PLAY... -
Page 54: Error Messages
Error Messages Before requesting service, check the following points once again. On Screen Display ª VCR PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO ≥[REC¥] (¥REC/OTR) or [TIMER TIMER REC) has been pressed without a video CASSETTE. cassette inserted. 20, 22 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. ≥CHANNEL SET has been selected during playback. -
Page 55: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, check the following points once again. General ≥Insert the AC power supply cord and system cable securely. No power. ≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. No response when buttons — ≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other pressed. - Page 56 Before Requesting Service (continued) Picture ≥Check the connection. No picture. ≥Make sure the television is on. — ≥Ensure the television’s video input setting is correct. — When the audio/video cable is connected, Ensure the input is switched on the TV. (e.g. Video 1) When the audio/video cable is not connected, Ensure the video exclusive channel (e.g.
- Page 57 Before Requesting Service (continued) Disc play ≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate. Play doesn’t start (or stops — ≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions. immediately) when you press ≥This unit cannot play DVD-Video with a region number other than “1”, “ALL”...
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Page 58: Glossary
Glossary Audio channel for DVD (ch) Finalize Sound is divided into channels based on the sound’s role. To process a DVD-R, CD-R or CD-RW disc recorded on by DVD Example: 5.1 channel recorder, etc. so that it can be played back by a player. ≥Front speakers—... - Page 59 Glossary (continued) MP3 (MPEG AUDIO Layer3 ) Title and chapter (DVD-Video) One of audio data compression methods adopted by MPEG. The content of a DVD-Video is divided into larger segments (titles) The audio data can be compressed into approx. 1/10 with only and smaller segments (chapters).
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Page 60: Q&A
Q&A Connection Timer recording I have a TV equipped with both the S-video input and the Is it possible to view programs on another cassette when the component video inputs. Which one should be used? timer recording is set? ≥To view only the video on the DVD section, it is recommended to Or is it possible to replace the cassette? ≥It is possible when you cancel the timer recording set. -
Page 61: Specifications
Specifications AG-VP300P Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 24 W Power Consumption When in Standby Mode: 2.4 W ª ª DISC SECTION VCR SECTION Video Recording System: Playable Discs [8 cm (3q) or 12 cm (5q)]: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system... -
Page 63: Index
Index ∫ ∫ A-B repeat ................ 35, 45 PCM Down Conversion ............51 Advanced Surround ............... 41 Picture ................19, 46 Angle ................40, 44 Play list ................... 37 Antenna system ..............29 Playback Off Timer ..............18 Assemble editing ..............52 Plug in Auto Tuning .............. - Page 64 PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY 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 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835...