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Panasonic AG-VP310 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual. Operating Instructions Model No. Professional / Industrial Video ® NERGY DVD/VCR DECK AG-VP310 ®...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards And Precautions

    Important Safeguards and Precautions TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO THIS PRODUCT, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT. INSTALLATION 1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit or in this manual.

  • Page 3: Fcc Caution

    Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurité To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. AVERTISSEMENT: Afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne pas exposer cet appareil à...

  • Page 4: Before Using

    The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your DECK. • Date of Purchase • Dealer Purchased From • Dealer Address • Dealer Phone No. AG-VP310 • Model No. • Serial No. Accessories Remote Control Batteries 2 “AA”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Initial Setup (Connection) DVD / VCR Important Safeguards and Precautions ... 2, 3 Before Using ... 4 DECK & Cassette Information ... 6 , 7 Location of Controls ... 8 ~ 10 Displays (On Screen Displays and Multi Function Display) ... Connections ...

  • Page 6: Deck & Cassette Information

    DECK & Cassette Information Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Break off the tab to prevent recording. Record Tab Screw driver To record again Cover the hole with cellophane tape. Disc formats supported by this DECK DECK can play back discs bearing any of the following marks: Logo Disc type...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: Power On: Approx. 28 watts, Power Off: Approx. 0.85 watts Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC color Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track: 1 track (Normal), 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound) Tuner Broadcast Channels: VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69...

  • Page 8: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Bold: VCR Function / Bold Italic : VCR and DVD Functions Remote Control Italic : DVD Function / Normal: EJECT / OPEN / CLOSE pp. 20, 22 POWER NUMBER keys ADD/DELETE / CLEAR pp. 19, 39 ACTION pp.
  • Page 9 Front View of DECK Front View of DECK Bold: VCR Function Italic : DVD Function Bold Italic : VCR and DVD Functions Normal: Others PLAY p. 20 STOP/EJECT p. 20 Remote Sensor POWER Audio/Video Input Connector 2 (LINE 2) p. 35 p.

  • Page 10: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls (continued) Rear View of DECK AC Power Plug • While plugged into an AC outlet, this DECK consumes 0.85 W of electrical power in off mode. Component Video Output Connector (Y, P (DVD Only) p. 13 Optical Digital Audio Output Connector (DVD Only) p.

  • Page 11: Displays

    Displays (On Screen & Multi Function) On Screen Displays (VCR) Function & Channel Displays When a function button CH 0 8 is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or you change channels, a 5-second display appears. VCR Status & Clock Displays To display or remove screen shown at right, ➛...

  • Page 12: Connections

    Connections Basic Connections If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN terminals, connect them to DECK for higher • quality picture and sound. You can enjoy stereo sound even if your TV is not stereo by connecting a stereo • amplifier to DECK.

  • Page 13: Other Connections

    Other Connections I I I I I With a Cable Box (DECK DVD/VCR DECK ANT or CATV IN FROM ANT. IN 1 Cable Box VHF/UHF OUT TO TV I I I I I Connect With Two Cable Boxes DVD/VCR DECK Cable Box CATV 2-Way Splitter...

  • Page 14: Audio Connections

    • If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will obtain the full benefit of 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 15: Connections

    I Connecting Amplifier (5.1 ch Surround system) [Digital connection] DECK Dolby Digital Decoder Amplifier Speaker DECK DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Decoder Amplifier Speaker When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS are played, Dolby Digital bitstream or DTS bitstream is output from the DECK OPTICAL digital audio output connector. When DECK is connected to a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your home.

  • Page 16: Initial Setup For Basic Connections (Ready To Play)

    Initial Setup for Basic Connections (Ready to Play) Before doing Initial Setup Turn TV on. See connections RF Coaxial Cable Connection and <RF Coaxial Cable Connection> Set TV to channel 3. <AV Cable Connection> Set TV to VIDEO. [DECK ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ TV] •...

  • Page 17: Manual Clock Set

    *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. EJECT ACTION SELECT If Auto Clock Set was incomplete. STOP/EJECT Settings are made automatically. When complete, this screen appears. If “AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE”...

  • Page 18: Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Vcr's Output Channel

    Reset Language, Channels, Clock, MENU SET UP VCR SET UP CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR’S OUTPUT CH:3 SELECT : SET : SET EXIT : ACTION Language 1) Press to select language item. MENU SET UP VCR SET UP CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR’S OUTPUT CH:3...

  • Page 19: Time Zone Adjust

    VCR’s Output Channel *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Time Zone Adjust (Only when Auto Clock is set.) 1) Press to select 1) Press “SET CLOCK,”...

  • Page 20: Playback/ Record On A Tape

    Playback/ Record on a Tape Ready Checklist All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15) TV and DECK are plugged in. TV is on and tuned to CH 3, 4, or VIDEO. Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR.) Playback a Tape Insert a tape.
  • Page 21 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Record on a Tape Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 6). • DECK power comes on. If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 32) is set to “OFF,”...

  • Page 22: Basic Dvd Operation

    Basic DVD Operation Ready Checklist All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15) DECK is plugged in. If DECK is connected to an audio amplifier, turn the stereo system’s power on. OPEN/ CLOSE POWER NUMBER keys SELECT SLOW+ REW/ SLOW- PAUSE/ STILL TITLE...

  • Page 23: Resume Function

    *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, I Forward/Reverse Scene Search Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- during play. Press PLAY to release. • Search speed, slow at first, increases with each additional press of the button up to 5 levels. I Forward/Reverse Chapter/Track Skip Press SKIP+ | or SKIP- |...

  • Page 24: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Ready Checklist All connections are made. (pp. 12 ~ 15) TV and DECK are plugged in. Clock set correctly. (p. 18) Tape has record tab intact. (p. 6) Remote is in VCR mode. (Press VCR.) Sufficient tape remaining for recording time. Press PROG* to display Program.

  • Page 25: Timer Recording

    *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents: (Recording is not in progress) Press PROG to display Program List. Press P DT START STOP...

  • Page 26: Mts Broadcast/ Vhs Hi-Fi Stereo System

    MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System Connection Make the Audio/Video Connection as shown on pp. 12 ~ 15. • You can use TV connected to a Stereo amplifier and speakers instead of Stereo TV. Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types and on- screen displays.
  • Page 27 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, Audio Mode for Recording Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) to display audio mode. (Display disappears after 5 seconds.) Press AUDIO (SAP/Hi-Fi) repeatedly to select desired mode. STEREO MONO • Refer to “Receivable Broadcast Types” on p. 26. •...

  • Page 28: Multi-Brand Control Feature

    Multi-Brand Control Feature Multi-Brand Control Setup The Remote Control can be set to control some TVs. Find your TV Brand Code Number on the following page. Set up for TV control, ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ hold down TV button, ➛...
  • Page 29 TV Brand Code Numbers Panasonic ... 01, 02 Quasar ... 01, 02 RCA ... 03 GE ... 03 Zenith ... 04 Magnavox ... 05 Sylvania ... 05 Sharp ... 06, 07 Sony ... 08 Important Notes • Some manufacturers use several codes for one brand.

  • Page 30: Tape Operation (Search System)

    Tape Operation Search System For each recording, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. A program index and information are also included for timer recordings. These marks are used to access or scan recordings. Index Search Press SEARCH* INDEX SEARCH to display SEARCH ENTER INDEX NUMBER :1...

  • Page 31: Repeat Play

    *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, Tape Select Select your tape length so the tape position and amount of tape remaining are properly displayed. (See “Tape Position Display” section right.) Press ACTION to display MENU. Press MENU SET UP VCR...

  • Page 32: Special Vcr Features

    Special VCR Features VCR/TV Selection Feature VCR/TV Selector Feature The VCR/TV selection can be set to auto or manual. Press ACTION* to display MENU. Press MENU SET UP VCR to select “SET UP VCR,” SET UP CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH VCR’S OUTPUT CH:3 press SET.
  • Page 33 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Weak Signal Display Feature When “ON,” picture is displayed regardless of signal strength. Press ACTION to display MENU. SET UP VCR SET UP CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL...
  • Page 34 Special VCR Features (continued) Remote Warning Feature If Multi-brand feature is used (p. 28), and this feature is set to on, a warning appears whenever an invalid key is pressed in TV mode. Press ACTION* to display MENU. Press MENU SET UP VCR to select “SET UP VCR,”...

  • Page 35: Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)

    Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connection VCR/ Camcorder (Hi-Fi) VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO1 Connect VIDEO OUT terminal on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN terminal on DECK. To monitor the dubbing, also connect TV as shown. Connect “L” and “R” AUDIO OUT terminals on Playing VCR to “L” and “R” AUDIO IN terminals on DECK.

  • Page 36: Disc Operation

    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 p. 52.) Press SUB TITLE * in Play mode to display the subtitle selection on-screen.
  • Page 37 * Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, When appears on the screen while a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by DECK or the disc. ANGLE Indicator Notes • The ANGLE Indicator lights up on DECK when a scene recorded at different angles is detected.
  • Page 38 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 * T I TLE MENU in Play mode Dogs...
  • Page 39 * Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, Program Play (CD only) You can program specific tracks and order of play. Press ACTION to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press DVD MAIN MENU DISC LANGUAGES to select AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : AUTO...
  • Page 40 Disc Operation (continued) Random Play (CD only) Tracks are played in a random order. Press ACTION * to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press DVD MAIN MENU to select “PLAY MODE,” DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : AUTO TV MODE : 4 : 3 P a n &...
  • Page 41 * Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, DVD-Audio Operation (DVD-Audio only) This DECK, equipped with a 192 kHz/ 24 bit Audio D/A converter, supports DVD-Audio recorded with high quality sound. The DVD-Audio feature includes “Still Image Skip” and “Bonus Group Playback” functions.

  • Page 42: Dvd-Ram Operation (Dvd-Ram Only)

    DVD-RAM Operation (DVD-RAM only) You can enjoy playing your personally recorded/edited DVD-RAM discs on this DECK. Note • This DECK was designed for playback only. DVD-RAM recording is not possible. Play a DVD-RAM Do steps 1 ~ 3 on page 22. •...

  • Page 43: Play List

    * Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, Play List If the DVD-RAM features a Play List, your preselected list of favorite scenes is displayed for easy access. (Operation can vary according to how you edited the DVD-RAM.) Press PLAY LIST in Play/Stop mode to display the Play List menu.

  • Page 44: Dvd Operation Using On-Screen Displays

    DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays When DISPLAY is pressed, On-Screen Displays show disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time) and DECK information (repeat play, play mode). Press DISPLAY* in Play or Stop mode to display “On-Screen Displays.” • Each press of DISPLAY changes the on-screen display as follows.
  • Page 45 * Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, Detailed Descriptions of each On-Screen Display I I I I I Disc information screen (for DVD-Video) 1. TITLE No. Go directly to a preset title number. • Select “TITLE”, and press SET . •...
  • Page 46 DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued) I I I I I Disc information screen (for CD) 1. TRACK No. Go directly to a preset track number. • Select “TRACK”, and press SET* . • Change the No. by pressing 2. Disc currently being played The type of disc currently inserted is displayed.
  • Page 47 * Important: if a remote control button does not work when pressed, I I I I I DECK information screen (for DECK) 1 . Operating mode The current operation is displayed. 2 . Repeat Play mode (see p. 48) Repeat play mode can be selected. •...
  • Page 48 DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued) For your reference Repeat Play mode example (see p. 47) • CHAPTER/TITLE REPEAT PLAY (DVD-Video) CHAPTER REPEAT TITLE REPEAT NORMAL PLAY • TRACK/GROUP REPEAT PLAY (DVD-Audio) CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION GROUP track track TRACK REPEAT GROUP REPEAT NORMAL PLAY •...

  • Page 49: Mp3/Jpeg Playback Operation

    MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback Operation This unit can play MP3/WMA/JPEG format CD-R or CD-RW recorded for personal use on a PC, etc. Some discs may not play due to the condition of the recording. Press POWER * on the remote or DECK. Press OPEN/CLOSE , then place an MP3/WMA/JPEG disc into the disc tray.

  • Page 50: Jpeg Playback

    MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback Operation (continued) JPEG Playback You can play back JPEG images. Displayable Image Size: 32x32~7680x7680 pixels • Some JPEG format may not be played Note back. Do steps 1~3 on page 49. Press to select a JPEG file ( Press SET or PLAY .
  • Page 51 SELECT SLOW+ REW/ SLOW- STILL ANGLE MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

  • Page 52: Settings For Dvd Operation

    Settings for DVD Operation Press ACTION * to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press DVD MAIN MENU to select an item, and DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : AUTO press SET . TV MODE : 4 : 3 P a n & S c a n PROGRESSIVE OUT : OFF SELECT : SET...
  • Page 53 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Audio Output (DVD only) Select the digital output to be output from the optical digital audio output connector of DECK. Press ACTION to display DVD MAIN MENU.
  • Page 54 Settings for DVD Operation (continued) Still Mode (DVD only) Set to reduce jitter in a displayed still picture or a motion picture. Press ACTION * to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press DVD MAIN MENU to select “STILL MODE,” DISC LANGUAGES AUDIO OUTPUT ST I L L MODE : AUTO...

  • Page 55: A/V Optimizer

    *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. PROGRESSIVE OUT Sets the Component Video Output Connector (p. 10, 13) to output the Progressive scan signal. Press ACTION to display DVD MAIN MENU.

  • Page 56: Language Code List

    Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE” and/or “MENUS” (see p. 52). 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 7176 Galician...

  • Page 57: Warning And Instruction Displays

    Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions. PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB NO CASSETTE TO CANCEL TIMER REC HOLD DOWN STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 SEC VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING...

  • Page 58: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting Service Check the following points if you are having trouble with your DECK. Power No power… Power turns itself off... Recording & Playback TV program cannot be recorded... Timer recording cannot be performed… There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks...
  • Page 59 DVD/ CD Play fails to start even when PLAY is pressed... Picture is distorted during rapid advance or rapid reverse... No Forward/Reverse Scene Search play... Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language is not the one selected at the initial settings... No subtitles... Alternative audio soundtrack (or subtitle) language cannot be selected...

  • Page 60: Index

    Index DECK & VCR A ACTION button ... 8, 18 Accessories ... 4 ADD/DELETE button (Add or Delete a Channel) ... 8, 19 Audio Broadcast types (Stereo/SAP/Mono) ... 26 Audio Mode (Playback, Recording) ... 27 Auto Operation Functions ... 31 Auto Shut-Off ...
  • Page 61 A ACTION button ... 8, 52 ANGLE button (Multiple Angle Viewing) ... 8, 37, 51 AUDIO button (Audio Soundtrack Language) ... 8, 36 Audio Output (For Selecting Audio Output) ... 53 Auto-Power Off Function ... 23 A/V OPTIMIZER ... 55 B Bonus Group (For DVD-Audio) ...

  • Page 62: Memo

    Memo...
  • Page 64 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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