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Panasonic AG-VP320 Operating Instructions Manual

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Connections and Initial Setup Procedures are on pages 12 to 17.
MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK
* Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.
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Operating Instructions

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DVD/VCR DECK
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK * Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions. As an NERGY ® Partner, Panasonic Corporation of North America has determined that this product or product model meets the ® NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product.

  • 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 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. • Model No. AG-VP320 • Serial No. Accessories Remote Control Batteries 2 “AA” EUR7724KF0R RF Coaxial Cable...

  • 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 On Screen Displays / Light-up Indicators ... 11 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. 22 watts, Power Off: Approx. 0.9 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, 38, 40 ACTION pp.
  • Page 9 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 Cassette POWER Compartment Audio/Video Input Connector 2 (LINE 2) p. 35 p. 21 CHANNEL TRACKING/V-LOCK pp.
  • Page 10 Location of Controls (continued) Rear View of DECK AC Power Plug • While plugged into an AC outlet, this DECK consumes 0.9 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: On Screen Displays / Light-Up Indicators

    On Screen Displays / Light-up Indicators On Screen Displays (VCR) Function & Channel Displays When a function button is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or you change channels, and also if a cassette is inserted, 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 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ With a Cable Box (DECK Cable Box TV) ANT or CATV DVD/VCR DECK IN FROM ANT. OUT IN1 Cable Box VHF/UHF OUT TO TV ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Connect With Two Cable Boxes DVD/VCR DECK Cable Box IN FROM ANT.

  • 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

    ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 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.

  • 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 page 12. <RF Coaxial Cable Connection> Set TV to channel 3. <AV Cable Connection> Set TV to VIDEO. [DECK ➛...
  • Page 17 *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 STOP/EJECT Settings are made automatically. When complete, this screen appears. If “AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE” appears, manually set clock (below).

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

    Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Press ACTION* to display MENU. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Language 1) Press to select language item. 2) Press SET repeatedly to change language item as shown below. For Spanish For French For English 3) Press ACTION to exit. •...

  • Page 19: Vcr

    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 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ VCR’s Output (Only when Auto Clock is set.) 1) Press to select “SET...

  • 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.) (➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ The VCR mode Light-up Indicator lights on DECK.) 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. 34) 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, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Forward/Reverse Scene Search Press FF/SLOW+ or REW/SLOW- during play. Press PLAY to release. •...

  • 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.) (➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ The VCR mode Light-up Indicator lights on DECK.) Sufficient tape remaining for recording time.
  • Page 25 *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 to select number.

  • 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, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. 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.

  • Page 28: Multi-Brand Control Feature

    Multi-Brand Control Feature Multi-Brand Control Setup The Remote Control can be set to control certain Televisions. 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* to display SEARCH in Stop or Play mode, and then...

  • Page 31: Repeat Play

    *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. NUMBER keys ACTION SELECT STOP SLOW+ PLAY REW/ SLOW- SEARCH CM/ZERO DISPLAY COUNTER RESET Repeat Play Set to playback a recording over and over. Press ACTION to display MENU.
  • Page 32 Tape Operation (continued) Tape Select Select your tape length so the tape position and amount of tape remaining are properly displayed. (See “Tape Position Display” section below.) Press ACTION* to display MENU. Press to select “SET UP VCR,” and press SET. Press to select “TAPE SELECT,”...

  • Page 33: Special Vcr Features

    Special VCR Features Weak Signal Display Feature When “ON,” picture is displayed regardless of signal strength. Press ACTION to display MENU. Press to select “SET UP CHANNEL,” press SET. Press to select “WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY,” and press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.” •...
  • Page 34 Special VCR Features (continued) 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 to select “SET UP VCR,” press SET. Press to select “AUTO VCR/TV,” press SET to set “ON”...

  • Page 35: Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)

    Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connection DVD/VCR DECK VCR/ Camcorder (Hi-Fi) OUT IN1 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, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. When appears on the screen while a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by DECK or the disc.
  • Page 38 Disc Operation (continued) Ready Checklist DECK is in DVD mode, press DVD. Video CD or CD is inserted. Program Play (Video CD/CD only) You can program specific tracks and order of play. Press ACTION* to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press to select “PLAY MODE,”...
  • Page 39 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Notes • Up to 16 tracks can be programmed. • “ ” or “ ” (depending on disc) indicates additional PROGRAM PLAY screen.
  • Page 40 Disc Operation (continued) Random Play (Video CD/CD only) Tracks are played in a random order. Press ACTION * to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press to select “PLAY MODE,” press SET to display. Press to select “RANDOM PLAY,” and press SET to begin random play.
  • Page 41 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. 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.

  • 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, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Play List If the DVD-RAM features a Play List, your preselected list of favorite scenes is displayed for easy access.

  • 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, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. Detailed Descriptions of each On-Screen Display ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Disc information screen (for DVD-Video) 1. TITLE No. Go directly to a preset title number.
  • Page 46 DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays (continued) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Disc information screen (for DVD-RAM) 1. Direct Navigation (PROGRAM) or PLAY LIST No. Go directly to a preset title number. • Select “PROGRAM” or “PLAY LIST”, and press SET *. •...
  • Page 47 *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ DECK information screen (for DECK) a . 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) CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION CHAPTER REPEAT TITLE REPEAT NORMAL PLAY • TRACK/DISC REPEAT PLAY (Video CD/CD) CURRENT PLAYBACK POSITION TRACK REPEAT DISC REPEAT NORMAL PLAY •...

  • Page 49: Mp3/Jpeg Playback Operation

    MP3/JPEG Playback Operation This unit can play MP3/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/JPEG disc into the disc tray.

  • Page 50: Jpeg Playback

    MP3/JPEG Playback Operation (continued) JPEG Playback You can play back JPEG images. Displayable Image Size: 32×32~7680×7680 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 ACTION SELECT STOP SLOW+ PLAY REW/ SKIP+ SLOW- SKIP- STILL ZOOM ANGLE MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. JPEG Zoom (During JPEG Playback.) You can enlarge specific portions of a JPEG picture and select the zoom ratio using the ZOOM button on the remote during JPEG Playback screen.

  • Page 52: Settings For Dvd Operation

    Settings for DVD Operation Press ACTION* to display DVD MAIN MENU. Press to select an item, press SET . DISC LANGUAGES (See below) All languages offered on the disc can be set. If a language not offered is set, the original disc language will be selected.
  • 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 to select “STILL MODE,” press SET repeatedly for mode. (See below.) AUTO: “FIELD”...
  • Page 55 *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 6566 Abkhazian 7074 6565 Afar 7073 6570 Afrikaans 7082 8381 Albanian 7089 6577 Ameharic 7176 6582 Arabic 7565 7289 Armenian 6869...

  • 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/ Video CD/ 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...

  • Page 60: Index

    Index DECK & VCR 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 ... 33 Batteries ...
  • Page 61 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 CLEAR button ... 8, 38, 40 Component Video Output ...

  • Page 62: Memo

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  • Page 64 Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America www.panasonic.com/broadcast Executive Office: 1 Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-5300 EASTERN ZONE (including Southeast): 1 Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7196 WESTERN ZONE (including Southwest): 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068...

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