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Playback Features

Adjusting tracking condition
— Tracking Adjustment

Automatic tracking adjustment

Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking 
starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable 
optimum picture quality during playback.

Manual tracking adjustment

If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during 
playback, follow the procedures below.

On the Remote

A

Press 

SP/EP

 during playback to activate manual tracking.

B

Press 

CH

 

+/–

 to eliminate the noises. Press it briefly for a fine 

adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.

Press 

SP/EP

 again to reactivate automatic tracking.

On the VCR

A

Press 

CH

 

+

 and 

 simultaneously during playback to activate 

manual tracking.

B

Press 

CH

 

+

 or 

 to eliminate the noises. Press it briefly for a 

fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.

Press 

CH

 

+

 and 

 simultaneously again to reactivate 

automatic tracking.

Selecting monitor sound
— Audio Monitor

While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is 
recorded, press 

A. MONITOR

 on the Remote. Each time you press 

the button, sound changes.

HI-FI

: Normally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back.

HI-FI L

: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.

HI-FI R

: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.

NORM

: Sound on the normal track is played back.

NORM HI-FI

: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are 

mixed and played back.

NOTE:

The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to 
“ON” (

pg. 13), though the monitor sound changes in 

sequence.

Automatic operations after rewinding
— Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after 
rewinding is complete. Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.

For Automatic Playback Start

Press 

REW

 (

3

), then press 

PLAY

 (

4

) within 2 seconds.

For Automatic Power Off

Press 

REW

 (

3

), then press 

POWER

 within 2 seconds.

For Automatic Timer Standby

Press 

REW

 (

3

), then press 

TIMER

 within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if 
the cassette’s record safety 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 on this VCR.

A

While the tape is not running, press 

SHUTTLE PLUS

 

2

 or 

6

 on the Remote to start search.

B

To access a recording of 2 to 9 index 
codes away, press 

2

 or 

6

 

repeatedly until the correct number is 
displayed on the screen (only if 
“SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” 
(

pg. 13)). Playback begins 

automatically when the desired 
recording is located.

Locating beginning of timer recordings
— Instant Review

Press 

REVIEW

 on the Remote after ensuring that the VCR is in the 

timer recording standby mode.

The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating the 
beginning of the last timer-recorded program, then begins 
playback automatically.

You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the 
current position on the tape. If, for example, you have 
5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one, press 

REVIEW

 three times.

The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR is 
turned on.

Skipping unwanted portions
— Skip Search

Press 

SKIP SEARCH

 on the Remote once to 4 times during 

playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed 
playback (up to 2 minutes). When the specified portion of the tape 
is skipped, normal playback resumes automatically. To return to 
normal playback during Skip Search, press 

PLAY

 (

4

).

When the tape is not running

Rewind/fast-forward at high speed

Press 

REW

 (

3

) or 

FF

 

(

5

).

OR

Turn the 

JOG

 dial to the left 

or right.

Eject the tape

Press 

STOP/EJECT

 (

0

).

You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off.

Turn off the VCR

Press 

POWER

.

Reverse

Forward

Reverse 

search 

3 steps

Reverse 

play

Reverse 

slow 

motion 

2 steps

Slow 

motion 

2 steps

Normal 

play

Forward 

search 

4 steps

INDEX   1

2nd next

Beginning of the

current program

recorded

Current 
position on 
the tape

Beginning of the 
2nd next program 
recorded

Previous 
program 

recorded

Next 

program 

recorded

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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...

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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