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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
AG-VP320
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Professional / Industrial Video
2005/05/18, 16:11

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  • Page 1 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

    3 HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK After any service or repairs to the unit, request the service technician to conduct a thorough safety check as described in the manufacturer’s service literature to ensure that the unit is in safe operating condition. AG-VP320-1(Initial)_1-17.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 3 Region number of this DECK, this DECK cannot play this disc. ● The Region number for this DECK is “1”. ● The Player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “1” or “ALL”. AG-VP320-1(Initial)_1-17.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 4: Before Using

    PLAY on the remote or DECK. • Dealer Phone No. • Use “dry” type head cleaning cassette only. • Model No. AG-VP320 (Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.) • Serial No. • Follow cleaning tape instructions carefully. Excessive use of tape can shorten head life.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    MP3/JPEG Playback Operation ......... 49 ~ 51 Settings for DVD Operation ..........52 ~ 55 Language Code List ..............56 For Your Information Warning and Instruction Displays ..........57 Before Requesting Service..........58, 59 Index ..................60, 61 Memo ..................62, 63 AG-VP320-1(Initial)_1-17.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 6: Deck & Cassette Information

    Improper disc storage type of disc or condition of the recording. Discs could be damaged if stored or left in areas: • exposed to direct sunlight. • that are humid or dusty. • near heat (i.e. heater, radiator, etc.). AG-VP320-1(Initial)_1-17.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. AG-VP320-1(Initial)_1-17.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 8: Location Of Controls

    24 p. 21 *EJECT button: When this button is pressed in 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. AG-VP320-1(Initial)_1-17.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 9 • Make sure a tape is not inserted in the DECK. Turn DECK Power on. Press and hold both VCR PLAY and CHANNEL on the DECK for more than 5 seconds. • The power shuts off. Perform “Initial Setup (Ready to Play)” on page 16. AG-VP320-1(Initial)_1-17.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 10 • If the television is not progressive compatible, a progressive scan picture is not available. Connect the Video Output or S-Video Output connector (see p. 12, 13) and set PROGRESSIVE OUT to “OFF” in the DVD Main Menu. (See p. 55.) AG-VP320-1(Initial)_1-17.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 11: On Screen Displays / Light-Up Indicators

    ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ TIMER PLAY VCR fast forward in progress [See p. 20] ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ PLAY TIMER VCR rewind in progress [See p. 20] AG-VP320-1(Initial)_1-17.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 12: Connections

    USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) 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. AG-VP320-1(Initial)_1-17.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 13: Other Connections

    • TV must have capability to accept and display a progressive scan signal to use PROGRESSIVE mode. Consult your TV operating instructions. From DECK’s A/V OUTPUT DVD/VCR DECK COMPONENT DVD OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT2 AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO AG-VP320-1(Initial)_1-17.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • 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 If “PCM” is selected, there will be stereo sound. (See p. 53.) • Video CDs and CDs can be played as usual. Note • Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with DECK. AG-VP320-1(Initial)_1-17.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

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

    • To eject a tape during Auto Set, press EJECT on remote or STOP/EJECT twice on DECK. Then make settings manually. (See p. 18.) • If Auto Clock Set takes more than 30 minutes, press STOP and perform settings manually. (See p. 18.) Continued on next page... AG-VP320-1(Initial)_1-17.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 17: Vcr

    Press ACTION* on remote to display CLOCK screen. Press to select the month and SET to set. In the same manner, select and set the date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time). STOP/EJECT Press ACTION to start clock and exit. AG-VP320-1(Initial)_1-17.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

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

    • After Channel Auto Set is then set the date, time, finished, Auto Clock Set will and DST (Daylight Saving be performed. Time). For English 4) Press ACTION to start Clock and exit this mode. 3) Press ACTION to exit. AG-VP320-2(Basic)_18-23.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 19 Autumn (Last Sunday in October) DST:ON ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ ➛ Turns clock back one hour. • If your area does not observe Daylight Saving Time, select DST:OFF. • Keep these time changes in mind when programming DECK for timer recordings. AG-VP320-2(Basic)_18-23.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 20: Playback/ Record On A Tape

    VHS tapes and plays them back. • Picture quality will be normal VHS, not S-VHS and and/ or eject a tape. picture noise may occur. (Color loss or picture disruption during Search, Pause, etc. is normal.) • S-VHS recording is not possible. AG-VP320-2(Basic)_18-23.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 21 • Watching one channel and recording another is not possible when using Cable Box or DSS Receiver. • After 5 minutes in Pause mode, DECK stops to protect a tape and video heads. Select Light-up Channel. Indicators ■ Press STOP/EJECT to stop. AG-VP320-2(Basic)_18-23.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 22: Basic Dvd Operation

    May include multiple camera angles, stories, etc. Press STOP to stop playing. Video CD with playback control... Particular scenes or information can be interactively selected from a menu that Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc. appears on the screen. AG-VP320-2(Basic)_18-23.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 23: Resume Function

    • Disc continues to rotate with menu displayed being operated, it means that the corresponding even after play is done. Press STOP to clear operation is prohibited by DECK or the disc. menu display when finished with menu. AG-VP320-2(Basic)_18-23.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 24: Timer Recording

    • You can set Timer Recording with the power on or off. • “TIMER REC WILL START SOON” appears on-screen for 2 minutes before Timer Recording starts. If DECK is in DVD mode, no message appears, but the VCR REC Light-up Indicator will flash. AG-VP320-3(VCR)_24-35.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 25 Important notes when using DSS Receiver • When recording programs via DSS Receiver, DSS Receiver must be left on. • When recording programs via an antenna or cable, DSS Receiver must be turned off. AG-VP320-3(VCR)_24-35.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

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

    Equipped with Noise Reduction for true ® MTS reproduction. Noise Reduction is MONO broadcast required for good stereo Normal monaural sound broadcast. separation and audio fidelity. ® is a registered trademark, and is licensed ® Technology Licensing. AG-VP320-3(VCR)_24-35.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 27 • To listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback, the DECK AUDIO (L/R) jacks must be connected to a stereo TV or an external stereo amplifier and speakers. (See pp. 12, 14.) • If tracking is adjusted during playback, Hi-Fi audio may revert to normal audio. • Hi-Fi and normal audio playback volume level may differ. AG-VP320-3(VCR)_24-35.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 28: Multi-Brand Control Feature

    Bold Italic : VCR and DVD Functions Italic : DVD Function Normal : TV Notes • Not all functions listed may be controllable. • In TV mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing NUMBER keys for channel selection. AG-VP320-3(VCR)_24-35.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 29 TV Brand Code Numbers Panasonic ..........01, 02 Toshiba ............09 Quasar ............01, 02 Sanyo .............. 10 RCA ..............03 Fisher .............. 10 GE ..............03 JVC ..............11 Zenith .............. 04 Hitachi ............. 12 Magnavox ............05 Mitsubishi ..........07, 13 Sylvania ............

  • Page 30: Tape Operation (Search System)

    3 min Skip NOTE: indicates start points of each recording. • No indication appears on-screen. Note • If Index Search is started very close to an index mark, that index mark may not be counted in the search. AG-VP320-3(VCR)_24-35.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 31: Repeat Play

    Fast Forward ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Play Auto Eject (Repeat Play must be off) Play ➛ Tape end ➛ Rewind ➛ Stop ➛ Tape ejects (If there is no record tab or some timer programs are set.) AG-VP320-3(VCR)_24-35.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 32 • The present tape position indication and amount of tape remaining (according to tape speed) are displayed. Tape remaining time display may not be precise. Press TAPE POSITION (or wait 5 seconds) to return to normal screen. AG-VP320-3(VCR)_24-35.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 33: Special Vcr Features

    “AUTO SHUT-OFF.” Press SET repeatedly to change shut-off time as shown below. 2 Hours 6 Hours 4 Hours Press ACTION to return to normal screen. Note • The shut-off countdown will not function during Play or Record. AG-VP320-3(VCR)_24-35.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 34 DECK in Stop mode with no VCR LOCK ACT I VATED tape inserted for 7 sec. (Please ignore the NO CASSETTE warning.) To turn off, repeat above. VCR LOCK OFF • VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours. AG-VP320-3(VCR)_24-35.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 35: Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)

    Also, it is not possible to dub DVD/ Video CD/ CD to VHS tapes using DECK. • When appears on the screen while a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by DECK or the disc. AG-VP320-3(VCR)_24-35.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 36: Disc Operation

    Audio Soundtrack Language. Press , or NUMBER keys to to move the cursor to Audio mode, then press AUDIO or to select LR/ select desired language. L/ R. Audio soundtrack language being played back (see chart, above right). AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 37 • During picture zoom, “ZOOM1” or “ZOOM2” appears on-screen for 5 seconds. • Zooming, on some discs, may result in poor picture quality, or may not operate at all. ■ Use the buttons to move the position up, down, left and right. AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 38 • The selected track is added on the right side. DISPLAY Press to select “START,” and press SET to start play of programs in the sequence selected. • To cancel, press STOP during play, then press CLEAR . AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 39 Press SET to enter Select mode. (DECK Information Screen) Press to select “DISC.” (DECK Information Screen) Press SET to set mode. Cursor moves to “REPEAT.” To cancel, select “REPEAT : OFF” in step 5, then press SET . AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 40 “PLAY MODE,” press SET to display. NUMBER Press keys to select “RANDOM CLEAR PLAY,” and press SET ACTION to begin random play. MENU • To cancel, press STOP during play, then press SELECT CLEAR . PLAY STOP TITLE AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 41 SUBTITLE to select an item, and AUDIO press SET or PLAY to perform. ANGLE • Pressing SET or PLAY is not necessary when using <Example> NUMBER keys. Repeat step 2 if there is more than one menu. AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

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

    The number of available titles varies with each disc. <Input 1 digit number 1 : 1 10 ➛ 1 ➛ 2 Example> Recording time Titles 2 digit number 12 : and date (Example) Press D.NAVI to clear Direct navigator menu. AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 43 • While DVD MAIN MENU is displayed, Direct Navigator and Play List display will not appear even if TITLE or MENU is 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. AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 44: Dvd Operation Using On-Screen Displays

    In this case, press DISPLAY again to remove the displayed screen. • When appears on the screen while a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by DECK or the disc. AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 45 When Play mode is set (p. 38, 40), the mode name is displayed. PROGRAM PLAY program play RANDOM PLAY random play ---- normal play • Track No. and the elapsed playing time are not displayed during play started from menu of Note Video CDs with playback control. AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 46 4. Operating mode The current operation is displayed. NUMBER keys SELECT Note • When appears on the screen while a button is being operated, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited by DECK or the disc. AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 47 (PLAY LIST) PLAY LIST ALL PLAY LISTS OFF (NORMAL) Video CD/CD TRACK DISC OFF (NORMAL) b . SURROUND (see p. 23) c . A/V OPTIMIZER (see p. 55) Note • For repeat play in VCR mode, see p. 31. SELECT AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 48: Dvd Operation Using On-Screen Displays

    ALL PLAY LIST REPEAT NORMAL PLAY Note • For repeat play in VCR mode, see p. 31. *Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the DVD button on the remote and try the button again. AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 49: Mp3/Jpeg Playback Operation

    2) Press SET to make changes to the DISC REPEAT: previous directory display. All MP3 files are played back repeatedly. Press ACTION to return to the DVD MAIN MENU. (➛ Press ACTION again to return to the MP3/JPEG MENU.) AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 50: Jpeg Playback

    ➡ Press STILL (only SLIDE). ➡ Press PLAY to release. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Forward/Reverse File Skip FF/SLOW+ ➡ Press SKIP+ | or SKIP- | Each press skips a file. Press ACTION to return to the DVD MAIN MENU. AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 51 • Operation can be done during Zoom (above). • The vertical/horizontal ratio of rotated JPEG images may vary when they are displayed. 1st press 2nd press 3rd press 4th press MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 52: Settings For Dvd Operation

    56). another item. To make corrections, press repeatedly to Or, press ACTION twice to exit. delete language code number, and correct. If the selected language is not offered, the original disc language is selected. AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 53 For dynamic sound even at low volume, this is useful for late-night listening. [Dolby Digital DVDs only]. Press ACTION to redisplay DVD MAIN MENU and go to step 2 to setup another item. Or, press ACTION twice to exit. AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 54 4:3 Letterbox : • Letterbox Wide-screen video data is played in Letterbox style (top and bottom of screen has black margin). 16:9 : Set “16:9” when using Wide-screen TV. Press ACTION to exit this mode. AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 55 Brightness and sharpness are Enhances high/low range for ACTION enhanced. dynamic sound. Note • With some discs, the audio/video effect may not be obtained, and the audio/video effects may not work well. AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 56: Language Code List

    Scots Gaelic 8779 Wolof 6978 English 7585 Kurdish 8382 Serbian 8872 Xhosa 6979 Esperanto 7679 Laotian 8372 Serbo-Croatian 7473 Yiddish 6984 Estonian 7665 Latin 8378 Shona 8979 Yoruba 7079 Faroese 7686 Latvian, Lettish 8368 Sindhi 9085 Zulu AG-VP320-4(DVD)_36-56.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 57: Warning And Instruction Displays

    An unusable disc is inserted in the unit, or the disc is PLAYED. PLEASE INSERT A not installed with label side up. DIFFERENT DISC This file format cannot be played. CANNOT PLAY THIS FILE (Appears during MP3/JPEG file playback) AG-VP320-5(Other)_57-64.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 58: Before Requesting Service

    PROG buttons do not respond... Output and S-VIDEO OUT. Set TV to either RF IN or VIDEO IN. (p. 10) • Check Remote batteries. (p. 4) • Press VCR or DVD button for DVD/VCR mode. (p. 28) AG-VP320-5(Other)_57-64.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 59 The tray will eject a little. Now, pull the tray all the way out and remove the disc. (p. 9) AG-VP320-5(Other)_57-64.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 60: Index

    VCR/TV Selection Feature ...... 34 VOLUME +/- button (TV Volume) ..8, 28 Light-up Indicators ........11 Location of Controls Warning and Instruction Displays ..57 (Remote, DECK) ......8 ~ 10 Weak Signal Display ....... 33 AG-VP320-5(Other)_57-64.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 61 Language Code List ....... 56 Video CD ..........23 V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) ..8, 23 MENU button (To display DVD Menu) ..... 8, 41 ZOOM button (Picture Zoom) ..8, 37, 51 MP3 ............49 Multiple Angle Viewing ......37 AG-VP320-5(Other)_57-64.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...

  • Page 62: Memo

    Memo AG-VP320-5(Other)_57-64.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • Page 63 Memo AG-VP320-5(Other)_57-64.p65 2005/05/18, 16:11...
  • 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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