AG-520 - TV PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AG-520 PANASONIC

Front view of a vintage CRT television with blank screen (no visible text or symbols)

VHS

Panasonic

Professional / Industrial Video

Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

Models No. AG-513E / AG-520E

Black-and-white photo of a bedroom with wicker chairs, a bed made of floral bedding, and stuffed toys in a woven basket (no visible text or symbols)

- Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 to 13.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Important Safeguards and Precautions

READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT

INSTALLATION

1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION

Operate only from power source indicated on unit or in this manual. If uncertain, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify your home power source.

2 POWER CORD PLUG

For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one wide blade), or a three-wire grounding type plug. Always hold the plug firmly and make sure your hands are dry when plugging in or unplugging the AC power cord. Regularly remove dust, dirt, etc. on the plug.

POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:

The plug fits into the outlet only one way. If it cannot be fully inserted, try reversing it. If it still will not fit, have an electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.

GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:

The plug requires a three-hole grounding outlet. If necessary, have an electrician install the proper outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.

3 POWER CORD

To avoid unit malfunction, and to protect against electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:

- Keep power cord away from heating appliances and walking traffic. Do not rest heavy objects on, or roll such objects over the power cord.

- Do not tamper with the cord in any way. - An extension cord should have the same type plug (polarized or grounding) and must be securely connected.

- Overloaded wall outlets or extension cords are fire hazards.

- Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be replaced by a qualified electrician.

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated during operation. If blocked, heat build-up may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes. For your protection:

a. Never cover ventilation slots while unit is ON, or operate unit while placed on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface.

b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case or rack, unless properly ventilated.

5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Do not place unit over or near a heater or radiator, in direct sunlight, etc. If unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense in unit and on the tape causing damage.

6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

- Never place unit on support or stand that is not firm, level, and adequately strong. The unit could fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and damage to the unit.

- Move any appliance and cart combination with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause objects to overturn. - Carefully follow all operating instructions.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

An outside antenna or cable system must be properly

grounded to provide some pro against built up static charges and voltage. Section 810

of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada, part 1 of the

Canadian Electrical Code) provides information

regarding proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS

Locate an outside antenna system well away from power lines and electric light or power circuits so it will never touch these power sources should it ever fall. When installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines, circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal.

USING THE UNIT

Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location, refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.

1 KEEP UNIT WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR

MOISTURE, such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.

2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR

STRONG IMPACT, unplug unit and have it inspected by a qualified service technician before use.

3 ELECTRICAL STORMS

During a lightning storm, or before leaving unit unused for extended periods of time, disconnect all equipment from the power source as well as the antenna and cable system.

4 WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

• DO NOT OPERATE IF:

- liquid has spilled into unit.

- unit was dropped or otherwise damaged.

- unit emits smoke, odours, or noises.

Immediately unplug unit, and have it inspected by a service technician to avoid potential fire and shock hazards.

- Never drop or push any object through openings in unit.

Touching internal parts may cause electric shock or fire hazard.

- Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, away from unit to avoid electrical interference.

5 USING ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.

6 CLEANING UNIT

Unplug unit. Use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or seep into unit and cause electrical shock. Any substance, such as wax, adhesive tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts.

SERVICE

1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the unit does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in the manual. Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician.

2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer, or have equal safety characteristics as original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING

After unit is serviced or repaired, request that a thorough safety check be done as described in the manufacturer's service literature to ensure video unit is in safe operating condition.

Warning : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and insert fully.

This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

Only use those tapes with the MBSark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.

FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate.

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that contain lead. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org.

Before Using

Congratulations

on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your unit.

Date of Purchase____
Dealer Purchased From ____
Dealer Address ____
Dealer Phone No. ____
Model No.
Serial No.

Accessories

VOL VOL+

□ Remote Control LSSQ0280
□ Batteries 2 "AA"

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure
Break off the tab to protect.
Record Tab

To record again.
Cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Loading the Batteries

Line drawing of a handheld device with a handle and arrow indicator (no text or symbols)

1) Open the cover.
2) Insert batteries as marked.

3) Clo

3) Close the cover.

□ Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Head Cleaning

Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged.

Video Head Clog Sensor

During playback this screen appears if clogging is detected. To remove screen, press PLAY on the remote or unit.

VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL

END:PLAY

• Use "dry" type head cleaning cassette only. (Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.)
• Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. Excessive use of head cleaning tape can shorten the video head life.
  • If head clog symptoms persist, contact your nearest Factory Service Center.

Record/Playback Time

Only use tapes with the VMSrk in this unit.

Tape Speed Setting	Type of Video Cassette
			T160T120T60
SP (Standard Play)	1 Hour	2 Hours	2 Hours40 Minutes
LP (Long Play)	2 Hours	4 Hours	5 Hours20 Minutes
(Super Long Play)	3 Hours	6 Hours	8 HoursSLP

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards and Precautions / Safety Precautions ..... 2, 3

Before Using 4

Table of Contents 5

Location of Controls 6,7

Connections 8

Initial Setup 9 - 11

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust 12, 13

Playback a Tape 14

Record On a Tape 14

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) 15

TV Operation 16

Picture Adjustment 17

TV Timer Features 18, 19

Closed Caption System 20, 21

Timer Recording.... 22, 23

Tape Operation 24 - 27

Special VCR Features 28 - 31

V-Chip Control Feature.... 32 - 35

On-Screen Displays (OSD) 36

Unit Information 37

Before Requesting Service 38

Index 39

Location of Controls

Remote Control Buttons

EJECT button:

When EJECT is pressed, the tape is ejected from Cassette Compartment.

If EJECT is pressed during recording, the unit will not respond to the command.

EJECT Page 14 POWER Page 9 DISPLAY Page 36 TAPE POSITION Page 26 COUNTER RESET Page 27 RAPID TUNE Page 16 MUTE Page 16 CHANNEL UP/DOWN SELECT UP/DOWN ACTION Page 12 STOP Page 14 REWIND/SEARCH Page 14 REC Page 14 PAUSE/SLOW Page 14 NITE Page 16 SLEEP Page 19 TRACKING UP/DOWN V-LOCK Page 37 NUMBER Keys Page 16 ADD/DELETE Page 13 SEARCH Page 24 VOLUME UP/DOWN SET/BACKSPACE Page 16 PROGRAM Page 22 FAST FORWARD/SEARCH Page 14 PLAY Page 14 CM/ZERO Page 27 SPEED Page 14

Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel

REWIND/SEARCH ACTION STOP/EJECT ACTION CHANNEL UP/DOWN TRACKING UP/DOWN SELECT UP/DOWN VOLUME UP/DOWN SET/BACK SPACE POWER Page 9 Audio/Video In Jack Page 15 Cassette Compartment Page 14 PLAY/REPEAT Page 14 FAST FORWARD/SEARCH Page 14 REC Page 14 INPUT Page 15 Built-In Speaker Phones Jack Page 16 REC Indicator Lights up during recording. In Rec Pause or OTR Pause mode, the indicator flashes. Page 14 PROG TIMER Indicator Lights up when the unit is set for Timer Recording. It flashes when a Timer Recording has been set with no tape inserted, the clock is not set, or the tape is in motion. Page 22 Remote Sensor ON TIMER Indicator Lights up when the On Timer is set. Page 18

Initial Setup

Rear View of the unit

Easy-Grip-Handle Use when transporting the unit. VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal In from your Antenna or Cable. Pages 8, 10. AC Power Plug When plugged into an AC outlet, the unit consumes 4.0 W of electric power in OFF mode.

Connections

Outdoor Antenna Connections

Unhook the antenna from your previous TV or VCR and connect it to the back of the unit as shown in the diagram. If your antenna system has separate UHF and VHF lead-ins, you need a UHF/VHF Band Mixer (not supplied.)

WARNING:

When using "Nut type" RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals.

UHF/VHF Band Mixer (not supplied) (Flat) Twin Lead 300 Ohm Cable (Round) 75 Ohm coaxial Cable from Antenna or 300-75 ohm Transformer (not supplied) (Flat) Twin Lead 300 Ohm Cable Back of unit (Model AG-520E unit shot)

DSS/Cable Box Connections

■ Without a Cable Box

You can;

- record or view unscrambled channels. You cannot;

- record or view scrambled channels. - view a channel other than the one selected for any type of recording.

Antenna or CABLE Unit VHF/ UHF

■ With a Cable Box

You can;

- record or view any channel including scrambled channels.

NOTE: Channel selection must be made at the cable box.

You cannot;

- view a channel other than the one selected for any type of recording. - do a Timer recording of a channel unless you select it at the cable box.

Note to CABLE System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers 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.

graph TD
    A["Antenna or CABLE"] --> B["Cable Box"]
    B --> C["OUTIN"]
    C --> D["VHF/UHF"]
    D --> E["Unit"]

■ With a DSS Receiver

You can;

- record or view any channel including scrambled channels.

NOTE: Channel selection must be made at the DSS Receiver.

You cannot;

• view a channel other than the one selected for any type of recording.

- do a Timer recording of a channel unless you select it at the DSS box.

NOTE: The DSS receiver must be turned off to view programs from a cable box or antenna. See the DSS manual for details.

graph TD
    A["Antenna or CABLE"] --> B["DSS Receiver"]
    C["Satellite"] --> B
    B --> D["IN OUT"]
    B --> E["VHF/UHF"]
    style B fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Initial Setup

Set the Clock (Initial Power On)

1 Press POWER on the remote or unit.

2

• If wrong language is set, complete "Reset all unit Memory Functions" steps on page 37.
• If you use a cable box, it must be left on.

3

To Make Corrections, repeatedly press ◀▶to move to error, then correct.

4 Press ACTION to end setup. (Clock starts.)

Tuner ON / OFF

When Tuner OFF is selected, your unit is automatically in LINE mode. When Tuner ON is selected, Channel selection, Input selection, Channel Add/Delete, etc. is available.

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

2

3

- If you selected ON, go to "Setup Channel and Auto Clock Set" selection on pages 10 and 11.

4 Press ACTION twice to return to the normal screen.

Your unit can be set to Tuner ON or Tuner OFF. When the unit is first turned on, the tuner is set to off and a prompt to set the clock is displayed.
By selecting "TUNER:ON" (see below left), you can place channels in memory and use the Auto Clock Set feature (see pages 10 and 11).

POWER ACTION SELECT/ SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ►:VOL UP ◄:VOL DOWN

Initial Setup (continued)

Setup Channel and Auto Clock Set (TUNER:ON only)

1 Press CH ▲ or CH ▼ to display CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET screen. • If you use a cable box, turn it on and select PBS channel in your time zone.

2

Press CH ▲ to start Channel Auto Set.

These on-screen displays will appear in sequence.

• CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
• CH AUTO SET COMPLETED

Auto Clock Set

Auto Clock Set is performed only when Channel Auto Set is completed in above steps.

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

2

1) Press ▲▼◀▶ to select "CLOCK." 2) Press ACTION to display SET CLOCK screen.

3

1) Press ▲▼ to select "AUTO CLOCK SET," then press ▶ 2) Press CH▲to start. • If Channel Auto Set is not performed, "CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING" appears.

- "AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING" appears.

Setup completed

Press CH ▲ to exit. • If your area observes daylight saving time, but you would like to turn the DST feature off, set DST : OFF (see "Clock" on pages 12 and 13).

- If time is not correct... even though your area observes daylight saving time and DST is set to ON, do "Time Zone Adjust" steps on page 13.

Setup incomplete

AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING ACTION KEY See next page.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AUTO CLOCK SET

• Auto clock set is performed the first time the unit is turned off each day. If used, a cable box must be left on and tuned to the PBS channel at the time the unit power is turned off if you want auto clock set to be done.
• If using a DSS receiver, it must be turned off for auto clock set.
• If a Cable Box or DSS receiver is connected to the unit via Audio/Video Jacks, an RF coaxial cable must also be connected for auto clock set and channel auto set features.
• If for any reason the time is changed manually, automatic time correction will not occur.

POWER LIGHT MTR SLEEP 1 2 3 DISPLAY OPEN FORM/VIEW 4 5 6 COUNTER 7 8 9 R-TIME INT 0 MUTS SEARCH CH VOL SELECT/ SET ACTION CH PROG STOP RENEW PLAY FETISH OFF HAPP/CLOL/ON/OFF/OFFO II SHOP SELLER

Setup incomplete

Set the clock manually.

a

Press ACTION to display SET CLOCK screen.

b

1) Press ▲ to select the month. 2) Press ▶ to set. • Likewise, set date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time).

To Make Corrections, repeatedly press ◀▶to move to error, then correct.

C

Press ACTION twice to end setup. (Clock starts.)

Notes

• Channel auto set selects normal TV or Cable channels depending on your unit hookup.
• The Language, Channel, and Clock settings can be changed at a later time (see pages 12 and 13). To reset all of these settings, do the "Reset all unit Memory Functions" steps on page 37.
• This unit's calendar is accurately maintained up to Dec. 31, 2089, 11:59 PM.

ACTION key on the unit

You can operate the menu screen using unit buttons. To display the menu press STOP/EJECT and REW together with no tape inserted. To exit the menu, repeat above with or without tape inserted until normal screen appears.

Using

Ray

▲ CH UP
▼. CH DOWN
▶: VOLUME UP
VOLUME DOWN

Whenever the menu or program screen is displayed, CHANNEL UP/DOWN function as ▲▼ and VOLUME UP/DOWN function as ◀▶ only.

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zo

1

Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

2

Language

1) Press ▲▼o▶ select language icon.

MAIN MENU IV VCR LANGUAGE CH OLOCK EXIT SELECT: ▲▼▼▼ SET : ACTION

2) Press ACTION repeatedly.

For Spanish

MENU BONJOUR TELE MAGNET LANGLE HORLOGECANDETTE SEL : ↑ REGLER : ACT ION

For French

MAIN MENU TV VCR HELIO LANGUAGE CH OLOCK EXIT SELECT: ▲▼▼▼ SET : ACTION

For English

3)

Press ▲▶▶ select "EXIT," then press ACTION to exit.

Channels

(TUNER:ON only)

1) Press select

MAIN MENU TV VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK EXIT SELECT :▲▼▼▼ SET :ACTION

2) Press ACTION.

SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET CHANNEL CAPTION WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY:OFF SELECT: ▲▼ SET :► END :ACT ION

3) Press ▲▼ select "ANTENNA," then press ▶to set your antenna system ("TV" or "CABLE").

4) Press ▲▼ select "AUTO SET," then press ▶

Clock

1) Press ▲▶▶ select "CLOCK."

2) Press ACTION. If TUNER:OFF, go to step 4).

("TIME ZONE ADJUST" appears only when auto clock is set.)

3) Press ▲ to select "MANUAL," then press ▶

(For Auto Clock Set, select "AUTO CLOCK SET," and press ▶. Then, press CH ▲)

Continued on the next page.

k, Time Zone Adjust

SET CLOCK 3 / 6/2002 WED 12:00PM $ST: ON! SELECT HOUR SELECT: ▲▼ SET: ▲▼ END: ACTION

4)Press ▲ and

press ▶ to select and set the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time).

To Make Corrections, repeatedly press ◀▶ to move to error, then correct.

5) Press ACTION twice to start the clock and exit this mode.

■ Time Zone Adjust (TUNER:ON only)

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

1) Press ▲▼▶ select "CLOCK."

MAIN MENU TV VCR LANGUAGE CH CLOCK EXIT SELECT: ▲▼▼▼ SET: ACTION

2) Press ACTION.

SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT CT: ▲▼ SET: ◀◀ END: ACT ON

3) Press ▲▼ select "TIME ZONE ADJUST" and press ▶or ▶ subtract or add hour(s) as necessary.

SET C LOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL TIME ZONE ADJUST :+1 SELECT :▲▼ SET :◆ END :ACT ON

4) Press ACTION twice to exit.

- TIME ZONE ADJUST returns to "0" if clock is set manually.

POWER NUMBER Keys ADD/DLT SELECT/ SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ►:VOL UP ◄:VOL DOWN ACTION REC PANDBLOW ON/OFF HOLD DOWN REACH VOL VOL C.H. R-TIME R-TIME MUTE COOUNTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Basic Operation

Add or Delete a Channel (TUNER:ON only)

To add channel:

Select channel with number keys and press ADD/DLT.

CHANNEL 08 ADDED

To delete channel:

Select channel with CH▲▼ or number keys and press ADD/DLT.

CHANNEL 08 DELET ED

Playback a Tape

Record On a Tape

Ready Checklist

All connections are made. Your unit is plugged in.

To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes.

Insert a tape.

• The unit power comes on automatically.

Press PLAY to play a tape.

- If tape has no record tab (see page 4), auto play begins.

■Forward/Reverse scene search → Press FF or REW. → Press again or PLAY to release.

■Still (Freeze) picture →Press PAUSE/SLOW. →Press PLAY to release.

■Slow Motion picture →Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode. →Press PLAY to release.

■Frame by Frame picture →Press PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode. →Press PLAY to release.

Notes

- These features work best in SP or SLP mode. - After the unit is in Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes, it will switch to Stop mode automatically to protect the tape and the video head.

■ Stop → Press STOP.

■ Rewind tape → Press REW in Stop mode.

■Fast forward tape → Press FF in Stop mode

■ Eject tape → Press EJECT on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the unit.

Operation using unit button

CH ▲▼ PLAY Insert a tape. REC INPUT ■Press to stop and/or eject tape. REC Indicator

Insert a tape with record tab.

• The unit power comes on automatically.

Press CH ▲ number keys to select Channel.

- For "LINE" input, see bottom of next page.

Press SPEED to select recording speed (see page 4).

SP = Standard Play

LP = Long Play

SLP = Super Long Play

- Selected speed is displayed.

Press REC to start recording.

• To edit out unwanted portions, press PAUSE/SLOW to pause and resume recording.

- You cannot view another channel during recording.

■ Stop → Press STOP.

■One Touch Recording (OTR)

Press REC repeatedly to set the recording length (30 min - 4 hours.)

- The unit stops recording at a preset time. - PROG TIMER Indicator lights up on the unit.

Notes

- After the unit has been in Rec Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head. - The remaining recording time of an OTR can be displayed by pressing DISPLAY.

EJECT DISPLAY NUMBER Keys PLAY ACTION STOP REC REW PAUSE /SLOW POWER EJECT MPI SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 SELECT/ SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ▶:VOL UP ◀:VOL DOWN

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

Connections you'll need to make.

graph LR
    A["Playing (Source) VCR"] --> B["AUDIO VIDEO"]
    B --> C["OUT"]
    B --> D["IN"]
    B --> E["IN FROM ANT."]
    B --> F["OUT TO TV"]
    G["VIDEO IN"] --> H["AUDIO IN"]

Playback (Source)

1

Insert pre-recorded tape.

Recording (Editing) unit

Insert blank tape with record tab.

- Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results.

2

Select "LINE" mode. See "Selecting Input Mode" below.

3

Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW immediately to put in Standby mode.

(No text)

(Perform operation of steps 4 and 5 on both units simultaneously.)

4

Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing.

5

Press STOP to stop dubbing. Press STOP to stop dubbing.

Selecting Input Mode (TUNER:ON only)

Method 1:

Press INPUT on the unit. Channel Number ←→ LINE

Method 2:

Press CH ▲▼.

The display will change as follows.

Method 3:

a) Press ACTION for MAIN MENU.

b) Press ▲▼◀▶ to select "TV," then press ACTION for SET UP TV sc
c) Press ▲▼ to select "INPUT SELECT," and then press ▶ to select "TUNER" or "LINE."
d) Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

Caution

- Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement.

TV Operation

Ready Checklist

□ All connections are made.
□ Your unit is plugged in.

(Model AG-520E unit shown>

VOL + / VOL- CH ▲▼ PHONES Jack POWER

POWER 100 KEY RAPID TUNE MUTE VOL UP/DOWN NITE NUMBER Keys CH UP/DOWN POWER ELECT NITE SLIPP DISPLAY 1 2 3 SATE SWITCH 4 5 6 COUNTER 7 8 9 R-TUNE 10 11 ADD/DOT WRITE SEARCH CH VOLT CH VOLT ACTION C/H FLOW STOP REMOCH FLIP REC PICSICUM SNOW +/-

1 Press POWER on the remote or unit.

2

Use CH ▲▼ number keys to select a channel.

3

Press VOL + or VOL - to adjust volume.

NIGHT (NITE) Mode

Color and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen is easier on your eyes during night time use.

NIGHT

Press NITE to set NIGHT mode.

• NIGHT mode may be selected when watching TV or playing a tape.

Press NITE to cancel.

• Previous settings are restored.
• NIGHT mode is canceled when power is turned off or power failure occurs.

■Using the 100 key

When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the number keys, first press the 100 key, and then enter the remaining two digits.

■Rapid Tune

Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching.

■Audio Mute

Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound. Press again to restore the previous sound level.

■Phones

Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones (not supplied) to the Phones Jack.

Picture Adjustment

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

POWER EJECT MITE SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R-TUNE ADDLET HIS BEARUM MITE C H VOL I VOL+ SELECT/ SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ►:VOL UP ◄:VOL DOWN ACTION

2 MAIN MENU 1)Press ▲▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶> TV VCH LANGUAGE OH CLOCK EXTT SELECT:▲▼▼▼▼ SET :ACTION

3 SET UP TV LOCK CA PTI ON INPUT SELECT :TUNER VIDEO ADJUST SELECT CT ▲▼ SET ▶ END ACTION 1)Press ▲▼select VIDEO ADJUST. 2)Press ▲▼to display screen>

TV Operation

4 COLOR ...... T I NT ...... B RIGHT NESS ...... P I CTURE ...... S H A P N E S S ...... N O R M A L SELECT :▲▼ ADJUST :▲▼ END :ACTION 1)Press ▲▼ select an adjustment item. (See below left.) 2)Press ◀► adjust.

To Reset Picture Controls. Press ▲ and to select and set "NORMAL." All controls return to their factory settings.

Picture Adjustment

■ COLOR Control

Adjust color intensity.

■ TINT Control

Adjust for natural flesh tones.

Adjust picture brightness.

■ PICTURE Control

Adjust picture intensity by adjusting both contrast and color level in the proper balance.

■ SHARPNESS Control

Adjust picture sharpness.

5 Press ACTION three times to exit.

TV Timer Features

ON-TIMER with Alarm

This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 2 modes (TV or Playback). Even if you set the On Timer, it will not be performed during Play Lock mode. You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute alarm that gradually increases in volume.

1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen.

2

1) Press ▲▼ select "ON TIMER."
2) Press ▶ to display ON TIMER screen.

3

1) Press ▲ select desired settings.
2) Press ▶ to set the ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode.

• You can choose TV or PLAY for the On Timer mode. (If TUNER:OFF, you can only select PLAY.)
• Make sure a tape is inserted if Playback mode is selected.

4

Press ▲▼ select ALARM "ON" or "OFF."

When "ON" is selected, an alarm will gradually increase in volume for one minute or until canceled by pressing any button (including VOL + -).

To Make Corrections, use ▲▼ and ◀▶ to move back and correct.

5 Press PROG to set ON TIMER.

• "ON TIMER SET" is displayed.
  • ON TIMER Indicator lights up on the unit.

To Cancel ON-TIMER set, repeat steps 1 and 2. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear the time in step 3. Now, press PROG to end. "ON TIMER END" briefly appears on-screen.

Ready Checklist

☐ The clock is set to correct time.

ON TIMER Indicator

Note

- If no button on the remote or unit (including a button used to turn off the alarm) is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on, it will turn itself back off.

Sleep Timer

This unit can be set for auto power off.

Press SLEEP repeatedly to set SLEEP TIMER.

• Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer set displays remaining time.
• Sleep Timer will not be performed during Play Lock mode.

SLEEP DISPLAY ADD/DLT SELECT/SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ►:VOL UP ◄:VOL DOWN PROG

graph TD
    A["SLEEP TIMER 00"] --> B["SLEEP TIMER 90"]
    B --> C["SLEEP TIMER 60"]
    C --> D["SLEEP TIMER 30"]

Press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP TIMER 00" appears to cancel.

Closed Caption System

Closed Caption is ...

This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone.

Closed Caption Mode Feature

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

2 MAIN MENU TV VCR LANGUAGE CH LOCK EXIT SELECT :▲▼▲▼ SET :ACTION 1) Press ▲▼◀▶ to select "TV." 2) Press ACTION to display SET UP TV screen.

3 SET UP TV LOCK CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER VIDEO O ADJUST SELECT :▲▼ SET :► END :ACTION 1) Press ▲▼ to select "CAPTION." 2) Press ► to display CAPTION screen.

CAPTION CAPTION MODE : CAP C1 CC ON MUTE : CAP C1 SELECT: ▲▼ SET :→ END :ACTION OFF → CAP C1 TEXT C2 ← CAP C2 ← CAP C1 1) Press ▲▼ to select CAPTION MODE. 2) Press ▶ repeatedly to select mode. (See left.)

5 Press ACTION three times to return to the normal screen.

Closed Caption Mode Selections

Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2 A narration of selected TV programs is displayed. Check TV program listings for CC (Closed Caption) broadcasts.

Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2 The all of the screen will be blocked out. When the TV station broadcasts information, such as program listings, it will appear in this space.

Caption Mode: OFF

Closed Caption/Text narration will not be displayed.

NOTE :

The closed caption or text signal may be broadcast over C1, C2, or both. Also, text contents can vary so you may wish to try different settings.

Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program

Record : Record normally. Closed Caption/Text signal, if present, is recorded automatically. Playback : Start playback. Do above steps to select desired caption mode.

MUTE ACTION SELECT/SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ►:VOL UP ◄:VOL DOWN

Caption On Mute Feature

Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence.

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

1) Press ▲▼◀▶ to select "TV." 2) Press ACTION to display SET UP TV screen.

SET UP TV LOCK CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER VIDEO ADJUST SELECT: ▲▼ SET :▼ END :ACTION 1) Press ▲▼ select "CAPTION." 2) Press ▶to display CAPTION screen.   1) Press ▲ select CAPTION MODE. 2) Press ▶ repeatedly to select "OFF."   1) Press ▲ select CC ON MUTE. 2) Press ▶ repeatedly to select desired mode. • Each press of ▶ will change the display as shown left. • The caption may be broadcast over CA C1 or C2.   Press ACTION three times to return to the normal screen.  Press MUTE to mute the sound and display closed captioning. • To cancel, press MUTE again.

Timer Recording

You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away. 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2  1) Press ▲▼ select TIMER PROGRAMMING. 2) Press▶ to display screen. - If a program is already in memory, press ▲ and ▶ to select an unused program number. 3  Press ▲▼ select and ▶or 🔍 set the recording DATE. - 1\~31 = One time - DAILY = MON\~FRI - WEEKLY SUN\~SAT = Same time once a week Example Today's —7 SELECT ▲/▼ Selection Order WEEKLY (SAT) ...... WEEKLY (MON) — WEEKLY (SUN) DAILY

Repeat step 3 to set:

- start time, stop time • Channel (or LINE for outside source) - Category [N/A (not applicable), SPORTS, MOVIE, COMEDY, MUSIC, DRAMA] • Speed (SP, LP, SLP) 4  Press PROG (or ACTION) to end the program. To Enter More Programs, press ▲ to select and ▶ to set a blank program number, and then repeat step 3. 5 Press PROG twice (or ACTION) to exit this mode. - If you're using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is left on for timer recording. • Make sure TUNER:ON is selected for Channel Timer Recording. • PROG TIMER Indicator lights up on the unit. 

Ready Checklist

□ All connections are made. □ Your unit is plugged in. ☐ The clock is set to the correct time. □ The tape is long enough. ☐ The record tab is in place. 

PROG TIMER Indicator

Timer Recording Using unit Buttons

You can set a Timer Recording using ACTION key on the unit. (See page 11.) 

VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/↔ — ACTION — (Model AG-520E button shown)

1 Press STOP/EJECT and REW together without a tape inserted to display MAIN MENU 2 Press ▲▼ + - to select "VCR," and then STOP/EJECT and REW together to display SET UP VCR screen. ③ Press ▲▼ to select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" and + to display the TIMER PROGRAM screen. 4. Repeat main steps 3 \~ 5.

Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress)

Hold down STOP for a few seconds to cancel the Timer Recording. \- Any future daily or weekly recordings will be performed as programmed.

Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents : (Recording is not in progress)

1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 22.


2 P DT START STOP CH SPD 1 day 9:00p12:00a 08 SP 2 8 10:00 at 2:00p 125 SP 3 10 8:00 p 9:00p 10 SP 4 SU 9:00 p10:00p L LP CANCEL: ADD'DLT SELECT 1 -8:▲▼ ENTER :► END :PROG/ACTION Press ▲to select the desired program.


POWER ELECT KEY SLEEP DISPLAY 1 2 3 TAFE PATTERN 4 5 6 COUNTER 7 8 9 R-TIME 100 0 MUTE SEARCH CH VOL VOLT ACTION CH PROG STOCK FLOW-UP PLAY PUSH PROG PROG PUCUCULAR ON/OFF STOP ADD/DLT SELECT/ SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ▲:VOL UP ▲:VOL DOWN ACTION STOP

3 To Replace program... DATE: 4, START, STOP, CH 1) Press

DATE/ START STOP CH 8 SAT 9:00P 12:00A 08 TODAY ABC CATEGORY: MOVIE SP SELECT START DATE SELECT: ▲ SET : ◀ END : PROG/ACTION 1) Press ▶ to display. 2) Press ▶ to select and press ◀ or ▶ to set new program contents. 3) Press PROG (or ACTION).

To Clear program...


PT START STOP CH SPD 2 8 10:00p12:00+125 SP 3 10 8:00p 9:00p 10 SP 4 SU 9:00p10:00p L LP SELECT 1-8 ▲▼ ENTER :► END :PROG /ACTION

4 Press PROG twice (or ACTION) to exit this mode.

Notes

- 2 minutes before Timer recording is performed, "PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC" appears and/or the PROG TIMER Indicator flashes. Be sure a cassette with record tab is loaded and the unit is in Stop mode. - If the start times of two programs overlap, the lower numbered program will have priority. - If the start time for a Timer Recording comes up during a normal recording or One Touch Recording (page 14), the Timer Recording will not be performed. - If there is a power interruption of more than one minute, the recording may not be performed or continued. - If "INCOMPLETE" appears after all items have been set, check all entries and make necessary corrections.

Tape Operation

Search System is ...

Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are made, program index and information is also included. These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings.

Index Search

Go directly to the desired recording. 1 Press SEARCH in Playback or Stop mode to display INDEX SEARCH screen. 2 

INDEX SEARCH ENTER INDEX NUMBER:1 USING 1-9 KEYS FORWARD SEARCH:FF REVERSE SEARCH:REW NEXT : SEARCH EXIT : STOP INDEX SEARCH 3 IND EX SEARCH

1) Press number keys to select the recording number. • To calculate number, see below. 2) Press FF or REW to start search.  \- Play begins at search end. To search forward or back 1 index, press FF or REW while screen left is displayed (10 seconds). To cancel, press PLAY or STOP. ■ To calculate the Index Number Example 1: To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW. 

61

Example 2:

To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.  NOTE: ↓indicates start points of each recording. 

POWER LIGHT MINT SLIPP DISPLAY 1 2 3 TIME POSITION 4 5 6 COUNTER 7 8 9 R-TIME 10 ADD/UT WRITE SEARCH VOL VOL C-H FROG REW PLAY STOP WHIP OFF NUMBER Keys SEARCH

5 7

Notes

- Make each entry within 5 minutes, or the Index Search mode will be canceled. - If Index Search is started very close to an index mark, that index mark may not be counted in the search. 

POWER GHOST MODE BLEEP 1 2 3 DISPLAY SATE POSITION 4 5 6 COUNTER 7 8 9 &TUNE 10X ADDRESS WNTL VOL VOL+ CH CALL ACTION STOP FROM PLAY FF FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FIRE FIRE/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/FLUSH/ PULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLULLUL

Program End Search

Locates end point of recording for continuity. 1 Press SEARCH twice in Playback or Stop mode to display PROGRAM END SEARCH screen.

2

PROGRAM END SEARCH SEARCH START:FF EXIT:SEARCH Press FF to start search. To cancel, press PLAY or STOP. Example of Program End Search operation. 

graph LR
    A["Program 1"] --> B["Press SEARCH button FF"]
    C["Program 2 or BLANK"] --> D["End Point"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Fig.2 

graph TD
    A["Program 1"] --> B["Press SEARCH button"]
    C["BLANK"] --> D["FF"]
    E["Program 2"] --> F["End Point"]
    G["BLANK"] --> F

Fig.3 If search exceeds a few seconds in BLANK area. Press SEARCH button 

graph TD
    A["End Point"] --> B["Program 1"]
    B --> C["Blank"]
    C --> D["FF"]
    D --> E["Program 2"]

Upon locating end point...

The unit searches slightly past end point, reverse searches, and plays the last few seconds of the program, then stops. 

graph TD
    A["Program 1 (BLANK)"] --> B["Press SEARCH button"]
    C["Program 2 (BLANK)"] --> D["SEARCH"]
    D --> E["REVERSE SEARCH"]
    E --> F["STOP"]
    F --> G["PLAY"]
    G --> H["FF"]

Note

\- If Program End Search is started very close to an index mark, that mark may be skipped over.

Tape Operation (continued)

Auto Operation Functions

■ Auto Shut Off

No broadcast signal in TV mode, blank tape is played for 5 minutes → Power turns off \- This feature is canceled if any button is pressed during above conditions.

■ Auto Playback

Insert a tape in Power off mode → Power turns on \- Playback begins if tape has no record tab.

■ Auto Rewind

Tape reaches its end → Rewind, → Stop

■ Playback Auto Eject (Repeat Play is "OFF")

Tape with no record tab reaches its end → Rewind, → Stop, → Eject

Tape Position Display

To find out present tape position and amount of tape remaining. Tape position cannot be detected for C-Cassettes, tapes under 30 minutes, and some other tapes. 1 Press TAPE POSITION to detect current tape position. 

graph TD
    A["DETECTING TAPE POSITION"] --> B["SLP"]
    B --> C["BED IN"]
    B --> D["END"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#dfd,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#dfd,stroke:#333

• “DETECTING TAPE POSITION" is displayed only when a cassette is first inserted and it takes several seconds for correct tape position to appear. • The present tape position indication and amount of tape remaining (according to tape speed) is displayed. \- Tape remaining time display may not be precise. 2 Press TAPE POSITION (or wait 5 seconds) to return to normal screen.

Note

\- This function cannot display exact amount of tape remaining for tapes 30 minutes or less, or for tapes over 120 minutes in length.

Repeat Play

Set to see a recording over and over. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.   1) Press ▲▼◀▶ to select "VCR." 2) Press ACTION to display SET UP VCR screen.   1) Press ▲ to select "REPEAT PLAY." 2) Press ▶ to set REPEAT PLAY "ON" or "OFF." 4 Press ACTION twice to end setup.

Notes

- Playback repeats when tape end is reached or unrecorded portion over 30 seconds is detected. - During playback, you may also press PLAY/REPEAT repeatedly on the unit to select REPEAT "ON" or "OFF."

Play Lock mode

The unit may be locked in Repeat Play mode so that all other function keys are inoperative.  To turn "ON," hold down PLAY on the remote or unit for 7 seconds. To turn "OFF." Repeat above operation in Play Lock mode. When the Play Lock mode is selected, • Auto Repeat function is activated automatically. - On Timer and Sleep Timer become nonfunctional. 

PLAY/REPEAT


TAPE POSITION COUNTER RESET PLAY ACTION STOP DISPLAY SELECT/ SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ►:VOL UP ◄:VOL DOWN CM/ZERO

Note

\- If a blank portion exists on the tape, and depending on the position of the mark, the mark display may be out of position.

Commercial Skip

By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback mode you can skip over 1 to 3 minutes of recorded tape in just a few seconds. 1 Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in Playback mode. 

graph TD
    A["OFF"] --> B["1st Press → 1 mln Sklp"]
    B --> C["2nd Press → 2 mln Sklp"]
    C --> D["3rd Press → 3 mln Sklp"]

Zero Search

To quickly return to a specific tape counter location. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Counter. 2  Press COUNTER RESET at the desired position to reset to "0:00:00." 3 Continue playback, rewind, or fast forward. 4 Press STOP. 5 Press CM/ZERO in stop mode to start ZERO SEARCH. • ▼Present position mark v : Zero position mark - Unit goes into FF or REW mode and stops at the last point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.

Special VCR Features

Channel Caption is ...

Station names, e.g. ABC, CNN, etc. are set so they will appear when a channel is selected. Choose 24 preset names (Preset Caption), or make up to 10 names of your own (Manual Caption). 

Ready Checklist

□You need a list of stations and the channel numbers you receive them on. 

POWER SLEET MITE SLEEP 3 4 5 6 DISPLAY 1 2 3 TARE SWITCH 4 5 6 RUMBER 7 8 9 RUNTER 10 ADD/DT WRITE C H SEARCH VOL SELECT/SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ►:VOL UP ◄:VOL DOWN ACTION C H PROD START REACH FLAME FT/HG REC PULLION ON/OFF H OFF2

Preset Caption (TUNER:ON only)

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.   1) Press ▲▼▶ select "CH." 2) Press ACTION to display SET UP CHANNEL screen.   1) Press ▲ select CHANNEL CAPTION. 2) Press ▶ to display screen.   1) Press ▲▼ to select PRESET CAPTION. 2) Press ▶ to display screen. • To create your own captions, go to "Manual Caption" on page 29.   1) Press ▲▼ to select a station. 2) Press ▶ to move cursor to the right. 3) Press ▲u select channel number. 4) Press ◀ to set preset captions. - Repeat step 5 until the Caption List is complete. 

To Make Corrections

Press ▲men to select channel number. Press ▲▼ to change, or ADD/DLT to delete. 6 Press ACTION four times to end setup. 

Pure black rectangular shape with no visible text, symbols, or markings

Manual Caption (TUNER:ON only)

1 Do "Preset Caption" steps 1\~3 (page 28).

2

 1) Press ▲ select MANUAL CAPTION. 2) Press ▶ to display screen.

3

 1) Press ▲ select CH NUMBER. 2) Press ▶ to move cursor to the right. - Channels already set in Preset Caption and channels deleted from Channel Memory are not displayed. - You can set a total of ten channel captions with up to four characters each. 

POWER EJECT MTE SLEEP C DISPLAY 1 2 3 TATE POSTER 4 5 6 COUNTER 7 8 9 R-TIME 10 0 MUTE CH ANSOLT SEARCH VOL SELECT/ SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ►:VOL UP ◄:VOL DOWN ACTION C H HOG STOP REACH PLAY FROOD REC HUAU/LOUR (WHIP) HUAU ADD/DLT

4

 1) Press ▲ select and ▶ to enter your caption. \- Characters change in the following order.  \- Press ◀ repeatedly to move the cursor to "CH NUMBER." Repeat steps 3 and 4 as desired. Advanced Operation

To Make Corrections

Press ▲men to select channel number. Press ▲▼ to change, or ADD/DLT to delete. 5 Press ACTION four times to end setup.

Special VCR Features (continued)


POWER ELECT WRITE SLEEP 1 2 3 14V RISPEN 4 5 6 COUNTER 7 8 9 R-TUNE 103 ADDUCT WRITE STARCH C H 4 VOLT SELECT/ SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ►:VOL UP ◄:VOL DOWN ACTION DOWN STOP REVIEW FLUO FETTS ←→ ←→ ←→ ←→ ←→ ←→ ←→ ←→ ←→

Weak Signal Display Feature (TUNER:ON only)

When "ON" is selected, the picture is displayed even when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

2

 1) Press ▲▼◀▶ to select "CH." 2) Press ACTION to display SET UP CHANNEL screen.

3

 1) Press ▲ to select WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY. 2) Press ▶ to set "ON" or "OFF."

Notes

- "ON" = Picture is displayed regardless of signal condition, and may not always be clearly visible. "OFF" = Screen turns solid blue when signal is absent or weak. - If unit is connected to equipment which has blue back feature, selecting "ON" will have no effect on the other equipment. 4 Press ACTION twice to return to the normal screen. 

REC

VCR Lock

All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Useful for families with small children. 

VCR LOCK ACTIVATED VCR LOCK OFF

In Stop mode, hold down REC on the unit without a cassette inserted for 7 seconds to turn "ON." (Please ignore NO CASSETTE warning.) Repeat above with or without cassette to turn "OFF." • VCR Lock is canceled automatically after about 24 hours if clock is set. 

POWER ELECT MIME SLEEP DISPLAY 1 2 3 TAFE POSITION 4 5 6 COUNTER 7 8 9 R-TIME 100 ADDULT MUTE SEARCH CN VOL VOL+ ACTION C H RECAG STOP REACH PLAY FROCK OFF FAIR/STIM STARTER SELECT/ SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ►:VOL UP ◄:VOL DOWN

Ready Checklist

□The clock is set to correct time. □The record tab is in place.

Time Stamp Feature

This unit writes program data (see example below) for about the first 10 seconds of every recording. The information is then displayed about 10 seconds after playback begins. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 

2 MAIN MENU Press ▲▼◀▶ to select "VCR." 2)Press ACTION to display SET UP VCR screen.


3 SET UP VCR TUNER : OFF REPEAT PLAY : OFF TIM ER PROGRAMMING TIME STAMP : ON SELECT: ▲▼ SET : ▶ END : ACTION 1)Press ▲▼ select TIME STAMP. 2)Press ▶to set "ON" or "OFF."

\- When "OFF" is selected, the program data is written on the tape, but will not be displayed. 4 Press ACTION twice to return to normal screen.

Normal/ One Touch Recording 

12/18/2001 TUE 12:00PM CH 08 ABC

Timer Recording When Clock is not set... 

12/18/2001 TUE 12:00PM - 1:00PM CH 08 ABC MOVIE


-/-/- --:-- CH 08 ABC

V-Chip Control Feature

Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code → Setup → Blocking V-Chip Control Feature is... This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings.

Secret Code

A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 

POWER ELECT MTN LEEP 5 DISPLAY 1 2 3 TAFE ORDER 4 5 6 COUNTER 7 8 9 R-TIME 103 ADD/DT MUTE 0 SEARCH C H VOL SELECT VOL+ SELECT/ SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ►:VOL UP ◄:VOL DOWN ACTION C H STOP REMOCK PLAY FROG SELL PATTERN/UNI ON/OFFO H SPEEDS


2 MAIN MENU TV VCR LANGUAGE OH CLOCK EXIT SELECT: ACTION SET

1) Press ▲▼◀▶ to select "TV." 2) Press ACTION to display SET UP TV screen. 

SET UP TV 3 LOCK CAPTION INPUT SELECT : TUNER VIDEO ADJUST SELECT:▲▼ SET :► END :ACTION 1) Press ▲▼ to select LOCK. 2) Press ▶ to display screen.

Changing your secret code

- You will need your current code. Do steps 1 \~ 4. In step 5, press ADD/DLT to clear current code. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter new code. 

4 LOCK ENTER 4 -DIT CODE --- ENTER :0-9 END :ACT ION

1) Press number keys to enter your secret code. 2) Enter same code again for confirmation. \- Step 2) not necessary when changing rating or secret code. • Take care that you are not observed entering the secret code.

Notes

• DO NOT forget your secret code. - Once ratings are set, restricted tapes or programs cannot be accessed unless the secret code is entered. - Some rental movies do not include V-Chip data.

5

 Press ▶ to display US Ratings menu (see pages 33 and 34). Or Press ACTION three times to exit. If LOCK menu is not displayed, "Secret Code" steps on page 32.

US MOVIES Ratings

1

 1) Press ▲▼ select US MOVIES. 2) Press ▶ to set "ON" or "OFF." ■ "ON" → V-Chip Control is activated. ■ "OFF" → V-Chip Control is deactivated.

Note

\- "NEXT PAGE" displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts.

2

 1) Press ▲▼ select CHANGE SETTINGS. 2) Press ▶ to display screen.

3

 1) Press ▲▼ select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. 2) Press ▶ to set "YES" or "NO."

NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS

Some movies, such as old movies or foreign movies usually have no ratings.

4


Press ▲

select and ▶ to set ratings to be blocked. (See ratings chart right.)

5

Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (next page). Or, press ACTION four times to exit.  

POWER GHOST NET BLIGHT 1 2 3 4 5 6 TAXI FLOWER COUNTER UNIT R-TIME OFF MUTE VOLT SELECT/SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ►:VOL UP ◄:VOL DOWN ACTION CONTROL HOLD HOLD HOLD HOLD HOLD

US MOVIES RATINGS

G	GENERAL AUDIENCE:All ages admitted.
PG	PARENTAL GUIDANCE:Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13	PARENTS CAUTIONED:Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
R	RESTRICTED:Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult.
NC-17	OVER AGE 17 ONLY:No one 17 and under admitted.
X	ADULTS ONLY:

V-Chip Control Feature (continued)

If LOCK menu is not displayed, "Secret Code" steps on page 32.

US TV PROGRAMS Ratings

1

 1) Press select US TV PROGRAMS. 2) Press ▶ to set "ON" or "OFF." ■ "ON" → V-Chip Control is activated. ■ "OFF" → V-Chip Control is deactivated.

Note

\- "NEXT PAGE" displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts.

2

 1)Press select CHANGE SETTINGS. 2)Press ▶to display screen.

3

 1) Press select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. 2) Press ▶ to set "YES" or "NO."

NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS

Some TV shows, such as news, sports, weather, bulletins, and emergency information usually have no ratings.

4

 1) Press ▲ select and ▶ to set ratings to be blocked. (See ratings charts right.) \- Ratings highlighted in Green will be blocked. Ratings in white letters will not be blocked.

5

Press ACTION four times to exit this mode.

US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 1

TV-Y	FOR ALL CHILDREN:Content specifically geared to young viewers ages 2-6.
TV-Y7	FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER:May contain mild physical or comedic violence which may frighten children under 7.
TV-G	GENERAL AUDIENCE:Contains little or no violence, strong language, sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG	PARENTAL GUIDANCE:May contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.
TV-14	PARENTS CAUTIONED:May contain sophisticated themes, sexual situations, strong language, and more intense violence.
TV-MA	MATURE AUDIENCE:May contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and sexual situations.

US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 2

FV	Fantasy Violence
V	Violence
S	Sexual Situations
L	Adult Language
D	Sexually Suggestive Dialogue


DISPLAY ACTION POWER EAST MTE SLEEP C A O DISPLAY 1 2 3 WTR POWER 4 5 6 COUNTER 7 8 9 A-TIME 100 ADDOUT MUTE 0 SEARCH C N -VOL ISEN VOL+ ACTION C N PROG STOP RETURN PLAY HOLD REC NURCUER NURCUER H SPEED SELECT/ SET ▲:CH UP ▼:CH DOWN ►:VOL UP ◄:VOL DOWN

Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code → Setup → Blocking

Blocking Message

\- If a program or movie exceeds the ratings you have set, a message will appear on a black background and sound is muted. 

To View a Blocked Program / Movie

[Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control] Enter your secret code (ACCESS CODE) in the Blocking Message screen. • V-Chip Control is reactivated when power is turned off or power failure occurs.

[Deactivate V-Chip Control]

Enter your secret code (steps 1-4 on page 32). Then, set US MOVIES and/or US TV PROGRAMS to "OFF" using ▲▼and ▶ (Ratings set on pages 33 and 34 are retained and will be in effect when V-Chip Control is activated again.) \- If DISPLAY is pressed, even when V-Chip control is deactivated, rating is displayed on-screen.  Advanced Operation \- If DISPLAY is pressed, even when no V-Chip data, "NO V-CHIP DATA" is displayed on-screen. 

On-Screen Displays (OSD)

VCR Status & Clock Display

Press DISPLAY

to display or remove the overlay. 

Function Status Current Time Rec Time Remaining (OTR mode only, see page 14.) REC 0:25 12:00 PM ABC -0:1 2 34 SP Counter Tape Speed (See page 4.) 12/2 4/2 001 MON 12:00PM - 1:00PM CH 08 ABC MOVIE Time Stamp Data (See page 31.)

Blue Screen Display

Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in Play mode, or when the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the Weak Signal Display Feature set to "OFF" (see page 30), the screen will turn solid blue.

Channel & Function Display

When a function button is pressed (PLAY, FF, etc.) or you change channels, the unit mode or channel number will be displayed. (Some station names may also appear if Channel Caption is set. See pages 28 and 29.) 08 ABC Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions.

OSD	Caution	Page
NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN PUSH CH UP KEY AGAIN	• If no active channels are found for CHANNEL MEMORY...	8, 10, 12
PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING	• If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording, or set the On-Timer and the Clock is not set...	12, 13
CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB	• If you press REC, and a cassette is inserted with no record tab...	4, 14
TO CANCEL TIMER REC HOLD DOWN STOP KEY FOR APPROX 3 SEC	• If you press STOP during a Timer Recording...	23
NO CASSETTE PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE	• If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC without a cassette inserted...	14
PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC	• If the unit is not in Stop mode or a cassette with record tab is not inserted two minutes before a Timer Recording is about to begin...	22, 23
VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END: PLAY KEY	• If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape...	4
VCR LOCK ACTIVATED	• If you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT or POWER while the unit is in VCR Lock mode...	30

Unit Information

Reset all unit Memory Functions

When moving unit to a new location, or if a mistake was made in the Initial Setup section. • Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit 

1 Turn the unit Power on.

2 Press and hold both PLAY and FF on the unit for more than 5 seconds. • The power will shut off. \- Please ignore "NO CASSETTE" warning. 3 Do "Initial Setup" on pages 9 - 11.

Features for a Quality Picture

Digital Auto Tracking

Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality.

Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise)

Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to reduce picture noise. Press the 3 or 6 number key on the remote control or CH ▲▼ on the unit until the picture clears up. To return to Auto Tracking, press POWER off, then on again a few seconds later.

V-Lock Control

In Still mode, the 3 or 6 number key on the remote control or CH ▲▼ on the unit operate as a V-Lock control to reduce jitter.

PanaBlack Picture Tube

This unit uses a PanaBlack picture tube for better color reproduction and picture contrast.

Specifications

Display

Picture Tube: 13 inch (AG-513E) 20 inch (AG-520E) measured diagonal 90° deflection Picture Tube

VCR

Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track: 1 track

Tuner

Broadcast Channels: VHF 2 \~ 13, UHF 14 \~ 69 CABLE Channels: Midband A through I (14 \~ 22) Superband J through W (23 \~ 36) Hyperband AA \~ EEE (37 \~ 64) Lowband A-5 \~ A-1 (95 \~ 99) Special CABLE channel 5A (01) Ultraband 65 \~ 94, 100 \~ 125

General

Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: Power On Approx. 69 watts (AG-513E) Approx. 110 watts (AG-520E) Power Off Approx. 4.0 watts Television System: EIA Standard NTSC color Speaker: 1 piece Operating Temperature: 5 °C \~ 40 °C (41 °F \~ 104 °F) Operating Humidity: 10 % \~ 75 % Weight: 12 Kg (26.4 lbs.) (AG-513E) 23 Kg (50.7 lbs.) (AG-520E) Dimensions: 386 (W) X 385 (H) X 374 (D) mm 15-3/16" (W) X 15-3/16" (H) X14-3/4" (D) (AG-513E) 515 (W) X 505 (H) X 474 (D) mm 20-5/16" (W) X 19-7/8" (H) X 18-11/16" (D) (AG-520E) Note: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

Unit auto adjusts clock for DST (Daylight Saving Time.)

■Spring (First Sunday in April)

DST : ON → Sets clock ahead one hour.

■Autumn (Last Sunday in October)

DST : ON → Turns clock back one hour. \- If your area does not observe Daylight Saving Time, select DST:OFF (see "Clock" on pages 12 and 13.) \- Keep these time changes in mind when programming the unit for timer recordings.

Before Requesting Service

Check the following points if you are having trouble with your unit.

Power	Correction
No power...	Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.Set POWER button to ON.
Monitor	Correction
No picture or sound...Poor picture with normal sound...Poor sound with normal picture...Poor TV reception...No color or poor color...Ghost (multiple) images...TV programs cannot be watched...Channel cannot be selected...	Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8, 12)Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.Set POWER button to ON.Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 17)Adjust VOLUME control. (P. 16)Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 17)Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 17)Install a directional antenna.Make sure the selected channel is in unit's memory. (P. 10, 12)Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.
VCR	Correction
TV program cannot be recorded...Timer recording cannot be performed...No playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks...VCR cannot be controlled...	Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8, 12)Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P. 4)Check that clock is set to current time and date.Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel to be recorded.Set recording Start/Stop times correctly. (P. 22, 23)Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer recording even after power is restored.Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P. 37)Try Head Cleaning. (P. 4)Make sure PLAY/VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 26, 30)Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
Remote Control	Correction
Unit cannot be controlled...ACTION and PROG buttons cannot be selected...	Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P. 7) so that signal is unobstructed.Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 4)Make sure PLAY/VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 26, 30)Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference.Check remote batteries.
Miscellaneous	Correction
Video cassette cannot be inserted...Video cassette cannot be removed...Tape cannot be ejected or inserted...Video cassette ejects when a recording is started, or the power is turned off for timer recording...In Stop mode, the VCR motor (CYLINDER) continues to rotate...VCR cannot be controlled...	Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after turning POWER off, then back on.Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P. 4)To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.Make sure PLAY/VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 26, 30)

Index

A Accessories 4 ACTION button 6,12 AC power plug 7 ADD/DLT button 6,13 Audio Mute 16 Auto Operation Functions 26 B Batteries 4 Before Requesting Service 38 Before Using 4 Blocking Message 35 Blue Screen Display 36 C Caption On Mute 21 Cassette Compartment 7 Channel 10, 12, 36 Channel and Auto Set 10, 12 Channel Caption 28, 29 CHANNEL UP/DOWN button 6,16 Clock (Auto/Manual Set) 9 - 13 Closed Caption 20, 21 CM SKIP/ZERO SEARCH button ..... 6, 27 Commercial Skip 27 Connections 8 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) 15 COUNTER RESET button 6,27 D DISPLAY button 6,36 DSS/Cable Box Connections 8 DST (Daylight Saving Time) 37 E EJECT button 6,7,14 Eject tape 14 F Fast Forward 14 FF button 6,14 Forward Search 14 Frame by Frame Advance 14 Front Panel Indicators 7 Function Display 36 H Head Cleaning 4 I Important Safeguards and Precautions ..... 2 Index Search 24 Initial Setup 9 - 11 Input Mode 15 L Language 9,12 Location of Controls 6,7 M Manual Caption 29 N NIGHT Mode 16 NUMBER Keys 16 O 100 Key 16 One Touch Recording 14 ON TIMER Indicator 7,18 ON-TIMER with Alarm 18 On-Screen Displays (OSD) 36 Outdoor Antenna Connections 8 P Phones 16 Playback 14 PLAY button 6,14 Play Lock mode 26 Picture Adjustment 17 POWER button 6,9 Preset Caption 28 PROG button 6, 18, 22, 23 PROG TIMER Indicator 7, 14, 22 Program End Search 25 Q Quality Picture 37 R Rapid Tune 16 REC button 6.14 REC Indicator 7.14 Rec(ord) 14 Record/Playback Speed Settings 4 Remote Control Buttons 6 Remote Sensor 7 Repeat Play 26 Reset Language, Channels, Clock .... 12, 13 Reset unit 37 Reverse Search 14 REW button 6,14 Rewind 14 R-TUNE button 6,16 S Safety Precautions 3 SEARCH button 6,24,25 Secret Code 32 SELECT/SET button 6,11 Sleep Timer 19 Slow Motion 14 Special VCR Features 28 - 31 Specifications 37 SPEED button 14 Still Picture 6,14 Stop 14 STOP button 6, 14, 15, 23 - 25, 27 T Table of Contents 5 Tape Erasure Prevention 4 Tape Operation 24 - 27 Tape Position Display 26 Timer Program Review, Replace, Clear .. 23 Timer Recording 22, 23 Timer Recording Cancellation 23 Time Stamp 31 Time Zone Adjust 13 TUNER ON/OFF 9 TV Operation 16 TV Timer Features 18, 19 U Unit, Front/Rear View 7 Unit Information 37 US Movies Ratings 33 US TV Programs Ratings 34 V VCR Lock 30 VCR Status & Clock Display 36 VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal 7 VOLUME UP/DOWN button 6.16 V-Chip Control Feature 32 - 35 W Warning and Instruction Displays ...... 36 Weak Signal Display Feature 30 Z Zero Search 27

Panasonic

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