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E

Return to normal screen

Press 

PROG. CHECK

 repeatedly until no Program screen is 

shown.

F

Reengage timer recording standby mode

Press 

TIMER

. The VCR turns off automatically and “

#

” is 

displayed on the display panel.

When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” (

pg. 13), the timer 

recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn 
off the VCR.

Program overlap warning display

If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” 
appears, you have another program overlapping the program you 
have just made. The Program Check screen appears and 
conflicting programs will start blinking.

Example:

Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each other

A

Select program to modify

Press 

rt

, then press 

e

.

You can only select one of the 
overlapping programs.

If you do not mind this overlap, press 

PROG.

 to finish the timer program 

setting. The program starting earlier or 
program with the lower program number will be recorded.

B

Cancel or change program setting

To cancel a program,

 press 

CANCEL

 when 

the Program screen you do not want is 
shown.

To change a program,

 press the 

appropriate button: 

START+/–

STOP+/–

DATE+/–

CH+/–

, and/or 

SP/EP

 when the 

Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown, 
then press 

OK

.

If the overlap is not yet solved, the conflicting programs will be 
shown on the Program check screen. Repeat the above steps 
again.

Other Functions

Timer warning display

A warning appears on the TV screen to tell 
you that the timer-recording is to start in 
5 minutes if you are not in the timer 
recording standby mode at that time. Press 

TIMER

 to put the VCR into timer recording 

standby mode. To clear the display, press 

CANCEL

 on the Remote.

Checking tape position

When you change the VCR operation 
mode from the stop mode to fast forward 
or rewind mode, or when you perform an 
Index Search or Instant Review, the tape 
position indicator appears.
The position of “

q

” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E” (End) 

shows you where you are on the tape.

Set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “ON” (

pg. 13).

Changing display information

Each time you press 

DISPLAY

, the display panel 

shows the channel number and the clock time 
alternatively.

You can change display in the stop, recording or 
recording pause mode, or during rewind/fast-
forward high-speed search.

When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (

pg. 13) and 

DISPLAY

 on the Remote is pressed, time counter will appear on 

the TV screen. To reset the time counter, press 

C. RESET

 on the 

Remote.

Function settings

You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set 
screen.

A

Access Main Menu screen, then 
Function Set screen

Press 

MENU

 on the Remote. Press 

rt

 to 

move the highlight bar (arrow) to 
“FUNCTION SET”, then press 

OK

 or 

e

.

B

Select Function

Press 

rt

 to move the highlight bar (arrow) to the function you 

want to set.

* not function with this VCR

C

Change setting

Press 

OK

 or 

e

. The default setting is 

bold

 in the table below. Press 

MENU

 to return to normal screen.

AUTO PICTURE

 — 

ON

/OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition 
of the tape in use during playback, and compensates to provide 
the highest-possible playback pictures.

(   ,   ), THEN (   )  (PROG.) : END

PR

START

STOP

CH

DATE

1

  8:00P

10:00

12

12/24

2

10:00A

10:45   

40

12/25

3

11:30P

  1:00 125

12/25

4

9:00P

10:00

10

12/24

5
6
7
8

PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED

           PROGRAM OVERLAP

(   ,   ), THEN (   )  (PROG.) : END

PR

START

STOP

CH

DATE

1

  8:00P

10:00

12

12/24

2

10:00A

10:45   

40

12/25

3

11:30P

  1:00 125

12/25

4

9:00P

10:00

10

12/24

5
6
7
8

PROGRAM 4

START

STOP

9:00PM

10:00PM

DATE

CH

12/24/00

10   SP

SUN

PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL

 

PRESS (OK) TO CONFIRM

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

 

–WARNING–

TIMER RECORDING

   TO START SOON
                 (CANCEL)

B

+

+

+

E

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET
INITIAL SET

 

PRESS (   ,   ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT WITH (   ,   ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END     

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BLUE BACK

ON

2ND AUDIO RECORD

OFF

AUDIO MONITOR

HI-FI

* AV COMPU-LINK

ON

            

FUNCTION

AUTO PICTURE

ON

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO

AUTO TIMER

OFF

SUPERIMPOSE

ON

AUTO SP   EP TIMER

OFF

VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

NEXT PAGE

SELECT WITH (   ,   ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END     

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AG-2580P_EN.fm  Page 12  Tuesday, May 28, 2002  11:26 AM

Summary of Contents for AG-2580

Page 1: ... Instructions Video Cassette Recorder AG P Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions completely Printed in Malaysia VQT0A14 0702MNVf f f fPJf f f fPJ LPT0712 001A ...

Page 2: ...ment The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and ...

Page 3: ...ot be blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manuf...

Page 4: ...duct has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric sh...

Page 5: ... Record indicator Timer mode indicator Channel and auxiliary input Clock time RECLINK lamp Remote sensor Advanced JOG dial AC power cord The glow in dark buttons shown in white on the illustration above are helpful when using the Remote in darkened rooms Number keys B E CH125 RECORD THU 12 00 AM PAUSE STEREO WARNING SP SAP TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON CANCEL INDEX 1 NORM HI FI COUNT 1 23 45 Chann...

Page 6: ... Plug Play will not function set the clock and tuner channels separately What to do if Plug Play setting failed If an incorrect time is displayed on the display panel perform the Semiauto Clock Set 墌 pg 7 or Manual Clock Set 墌 pg 7 procedure If appears on the display panel ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly Then turn on and off the VCR the Plug Play setting will be automatically ...

Page 7: ...djustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you D Select time zone Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE then press rt repeatedly until AUTO or the desired time zone is selected Each time you press the button the time zone changes as follows AUTO ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII back to the beginni...

Page 8: ...ssette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically B Start playback Press PLAY 4 MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET PRESS THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END AUTO CHANNEL SET SCANNING PRESS MENU TO END TUNER SET BAND CATV AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET SELECT WITH AND OK PRESS MENU TO END MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET PRESS THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END TUNER...

Page 9: ...afety tab is removed Playing back tape repeatedly 100 times Repeat Play During playback press and hold PLAY 4 for more than 5 seconds The play indicator on the display panel starts blinking slowly To cancel playback press STOP 8 on the Remote or STOP EJECT 0 on the VCR Locating beginning of recordings Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording...

Page 10: ...imer NOTES If all the 8 programs have already been set PROGRAM FULL or Full appears on the TV screen or the display panel After timer recording is completed the VCR turns off automatically You can program the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress the menu screens will not be recorded Even if a power failure occurs the VCR keeps your timer programs However the clock time channel ...

Page 11: ...ette with the record safety tab intact The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically A Press 24HR QUICK PROGRAM on the VCR starts blinking on the display panel B Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to set the start time One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5 minute intervals C Push the JOG dial 䡬 starts blinking on the display panel Turn the JOG dial to the left or right...

Page 12: ...n to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape Set SUPERIMPOSE to ON 墌 pg 13 Changing display information Each time you press DISPLAY the display panel shows the channel number and the clock time alternatively You can change display in the stop recording or recording pause mode or during rewind fast forward high speed search When SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON 墌 pg 13 and DISPLAY on the R...

Page 13: ...ND AUDIO RECORD ON OFF When this function is set to ON If a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio is not recorded If a non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and normal tracks When this function is set to OFF the SAP audio cannot be recorded NOTES When the channel is changed on the VCR The STEREO indic...

Page 14: ...es one set to respond to A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals This Remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals When using two PANASONIC VCRs set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes so that you can operate thes...

Page 15: ...Press REC 7 on the recording VCR Specifications Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise E O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice To audio video input This VCR for playback Another VCR for recording Audio video cable not supplied To AUDIO VIDEO OUT GENERAL Power requirement AC 120 Vd 60 Hz Power consumption Power on 18 W Power off 2 0 W Temperature Op...

Page 16: ...0068 323 436 3500 Government Marketing Department 52 West Gude Drive Rockville MD 20850 301 738 3840 Broadcast PARTS INFORMATION ORDERING 9 00 a m 5 00 p m EST 800 334 4881 24 Hr Fax 800 334 4880 Emergency after hour parts orders 800 334 4881 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Emergency 24 Hour Service 800 222 0741 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 905 624 5010 Panasonic de Mexico ...

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