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Connections and Plug&Play 
Setting

A

Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in 
“Specifications” (

pg. 15).

B

Situate VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

C

Connect VCR to TV

RF Connection

A

Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

B

Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN terminal on the 
rear of the VCR.

C

Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal 
on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna input terminal.

AV Connection

(improves picture quality during tape playback.)
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors

A

Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the illustration.

B

Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO 
OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video 
input connectors on the TV.

Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR to 
your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will 
ensure that you can record one show while watching another.

D

Perform Plug&Play setup

Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Do not turn on the 
VCR. The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically. The 
time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data 
transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We 
call this TV channel the “host channel” and it is a PBS channel in 
your area.

ATTENTION:

If you use a cable box, 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” (

pg. 7) or “Manual Clock Set” 

(

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 reactivated. If Plug&Play 
setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected 
correctly, perform “Manual Clock Set” (

pg. 7) and “Auto 

Channel Set” (

pg. 8) or “Manual Channel Set” (

pg. 8).

E

Set VCR channel

The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the 
picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF 
connection. Press 

POWER

 to turn off the VCR, then press 

STOP/

EJECT

 (

0

) on the VCR for more than 5 seconds. “CH3” 

appears on the display panel. Press 

CH+/–

 on the Remote to 

select “CH3”, “CH4” or “CH–”(OFF), then press 

OK

.

The VCR channel is preset to “CH3”. Set to “CH4” if CH3 is 
used for broadcasting in your area.

F

Final preparation for use

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 
(or AV mode) on the TV. You can now perform basic playback or 
basic recording.

RF cable
(supplied)

Back of VCR

Flat feeder

AC power cord

Audio/video cable
(not supplied)

To audio/video input 
connectors

Antenna or cable

Matching transformer

(not supplied)

Coaxial cable

AC outlet

To 75 

 terminal

TV

During Initial Auto Clock Set

“Aut” blinks.

During Auto Channel Set

The channel numbers are displayed as they are 
scanned and set.

Plug&Play Completed

The current time is displayed.

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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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