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CONTENTS

Buttons, Connectors and Indicator...................................................5

Connections and Plug&Play Setting ................................................6

Initial Settings ..............................................................................7

Language Setting  ....................................................................7
Clock Setting ..........................................................................7
Tuner Setting ..........................................................................8

Playback ......................................................................................8

Basic Playback  .......................................................................8
Playback Features  ..................................................................9

Recording ...................................................................................10

Basic Recording  ...................................................................10
Recording Features ...............................................................10

Timer Recording  .........................................................................10

Changing VCR Plus+

®

 Setting  ...............................................10

VCR Plus+

®

 Timer Programing ..............................................11

Express Timer Programing  ....................................................11
24HR Quick Programing ......................................................11

Other Functions  ..........................................................................12

Timer warning display ..........................................................12
Checking tape position .........................................................12
Changing display information  ..............................................12
Function settings  ..................................................................12
Satellite Auto Recording .......................................................13
Multi-Brand Remote Control  ................................................14
Changing Remote Control Code ...........................................14

Editing .......................................................................................15

Specifications .............................................................................15

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the PANASONIC VHS video cassette 
recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and 
precautions to ensure safe use of your new VCR.

CAUTIONS

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage 
to the VCR, Remote or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .

...in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
...in direct sunlight.
...in a dusty environment.
...in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
...on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings.
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR 

or on the Remote.

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

VCR Plus+, C

3

 and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar 

Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from 
Gemstar Development Corporation.

Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this 
video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not 
possible with this model.

This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) 
that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with 
regular VHS resolution.

HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

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 maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the 
appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE 
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V

d

60Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any 
other power source.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF 
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA 
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE 
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU 
FOND.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s 
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC 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.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not approved by PANASONIC could 
void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number:

AG-2580P

Trade Name:

PANASONIC

Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems 

Company 
1-800-524-1448

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this 
device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation.

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on 
the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.

Serial No.

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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...

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