Panasonic AG-VP300 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic AG-VP300 Operating Instructions Manual

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Model No.
PULL -OPEN
STOP
PLAY
PICT URE
TIME R
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PLA Y
PROG RESS IVE OUT
MUSIC
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WITH PICTU RE
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DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
VQT0C73-1
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Model No. PULL -OPEN STOP PLAY PICT URE TIME R MOD E CHE CK / REW STO P FF / PLA Y PROG RESS IVE OUT MUSIC REC CHE CK WITH PICTU RE DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. VQT0C73-1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before Use Dear Customer ... 3 Accessories ... 3 Usage Precautions ... 5 Video deck and cassette tape information ... 5 Disc information ... 6 Control reference guide ... 7 FRONT ... 7 REAR... 7 The unit’s display ... 8 Infra-red Remote Controller ...
  • Page 3: Dear Customer

    Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. ≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can do the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
  • Page 4 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 the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
  • Page 5: Usage Precautions

    Plus, “Alumina” Head Cleaner further enhanced cleaning efficiency. ≥Based on in-house tests with Panasonic video cassettes. Actual head life may vary according to conditions of use, tape type, temperature, humidity, etc.
  • Page 6: Disc Information

    ª DVD-R discs Panasonic DVD-R discs recorded and finalized (a process that allows play on compatible equipment) on a Panasonic DVD video recorder or DVD video camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit. ª CD-R and CD-RW discs This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with if CD-DA, video CD, MP3, or WMA.
  • Page 7: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide This section describes in detail the function of each button, switch and connection socket. FRONT [A] [B] Í POWER EJECT TAPE STOP PLAY TIMER REC REFRESH REC/OTR JET REW AV2 IN VIDEO AUDIO 6/REW FF/5 (10) (11) ª...
  • Page 8: The Unit's Display

    The unit’s display ª Common section [A] VCR indicator ...( ≥When video on this unit is viewed: (Only when the audio/video cable is not connected lpage 12) [B] Main display ≥Current time ≥VCR recording and play counter ≥Timer recording Start time ≥Miscellaneous messages, etc.
  • Page 9: Infra-Red Remote Controller

    Infra-red Remote Controller The remote control unit for this unit is a universal remote controller. As such, some of its buttons are not used to operate this unit. VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ Í Í VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU...
  • Page 10 VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ Í Í VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW (16) AUDIO CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE ANGLE (17) MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY (18) SEARCH...
  • Page 11: The Remote Control

    Control reference guide (continued) ª TV OPERATION Only Panasonic TVs can be operated with the provided remote control. The settings for operating the TV with the remote control have already been made. No additional settings need to be performed. However, some Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using this remote control.
  • Page 12: Connections

    This section shows you how to connect the unit to an antenna, TV, etc. When the unit is turned on after connecting the antenna cable and the AC power cord, Plug in Auto Tuning and Auto Clock Setting start automatically. Basic Connections The following connections are required to record the video cassette and play back the video cassette and discs through the TV.
  • Page 13: To Enjoy Dvd Video With A Higher Image Quality

    (lpage 49). (480P/480I) 3) Change “Video output mode” to “480P” in the on-screen menu (lpage 46). ≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input connectors S-VIDEO are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
  • Page 14: Cable Connection

    Cable-This Unit-TV (For CATV/PAY Channels Recording/Playback) The unit has an extended range, and can tune the Low-Band, Mid-Band, Super-Band, Hyper-Band, Ultra-Band, and Special cable channels (Channels A-5sA-1, AsW, AAsEEE, GGGsWWW, WWWr1sWWWr12, 100s125, 5A). Also, the unit can tune to any of the 56 UHF channels (14s69).
  • Page 15: Tuning The Tv To Your Unit

    Tuning the TV to your unit VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER DISPLAY RETURN QUICK REPLAY PROG/CHECK TIMER JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY...
  • Page 16: To Change The Rf Output Channel

    4) Retune your TV to the new RF channel for this unit. Note: ≥Even if the RF output channel has been changed, it is not necessary to perform Auto Tuning. Tuning the TV to your unit (continued) Display Symbol Disappears On Screen Display Panasonic VCR END: MENU 3()4...
  • Page 17: Vcr Playback

    VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW AUDIO CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY...
  • Page 18: Other Playback Functions

    VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PICTURE...
  • Page 19: Tracking Adjustment And Vertical Locking Adjustment

    To Playback in the Desired Picture Quality (Picture Mode) This function reproduces optimum playback picture from various kind of recorded tapes and contents. Press [PICTURE] and select the corresponding Picture Mode as follows. Mode Characteristic STANDARD Normal DYNAMIC Clear & Vivid SOFT Mild CH 1...
  • Page 20: Manual Recording

    VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK Numeric buttons VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW AUDIO CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE POSITION MEMORY A.SRD CINEMA SEARCH...
  • Page 21: One-Touch Recording (Otr)

    STOP PLAY PROGRESSIVE OUT MUSIC REC CHECK WITH PICTURE REC CHECK To play back a disc while recording on a video cassette You can play back a DVD disc while recording. ≥Playback will not affect the recording. Operations While recording, Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “DVD”.
  • Page 22: Timer Recording

    VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG./CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW PROG/CHECK AUDIO CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE ANGLE CANCEL/RESET MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH...
  • Page 23: Checking A Timer Program

    ª Weekly Timer Recording In step 3, select the desired day by pressing For example, SU (Sunday) On Screen Display DATE 29SA 8:02PM 9:30PM SU-SA 10:30AM 11:00AM 3:00PM 4:00PM 19WE 10:15PM 11:30PM 28FR 8:02PM 9:30PM 30SU 7:10PM 7:55PM – – – – –...
  • Page 24: Search Functions

    VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU NAVI DIRECT NAVIGATOR 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW AUDIO CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE ANGLE CANCEL/RESET MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH...
  • Page 25 To Set the Category The category setting allows you to find what kind of programs are recorded by the character and the icon indications. 1) Press [Cursor]1 while the Jet Navigator list appears. CATEGORY SETTING Then, select the desired ≥MOVIE category by pressing ≥MUSIC [Cursor]3421.
  • Page 26: To Check The Recorded Programming Data (Time Stamp Function)

    VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV SERACH...
  • Page 27: Searching While Checking The Video Cassette Contents (Intro-Jet Scan)

    Search Functions (continued) Searching while checking the video cassette contents (Intro-Jet Scan) The approximate beginnings of each recorded program are played in succession at high speed so that the program to be viewed can be located easily. Preparations ≥Confirm that the TV is on and the unit viewing channel is selected.
  • Page 28: Settings Using The On Screen Display

    Settings Using the On Screen Display VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY 3, 4, 2, 1 LIST NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE...
  • Page 29: Channel Set

    Channel Set The unit tunes automatically after you plug it in and turn it on for the first time (Plug in Auto Tuning lpage 15), but you can start the process again if necessary. Preparations ≥Select any program position except “A1” or “A2”. Operations While the VCR MENU is displayed Select “CHANNEL SET”...
  • Page 30: Option

    VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE CANCEL/RESET MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY...
  • Page 31: Onscreen Display

    (In a case like this, press [AUDIO] and select the right sound.) ≥This function works only for a cassette which has been recorded by a video recorder equipped with Panasonic’s Auto Bilingual Choice function. ≥The function will not work with a cassette which has been recorded using the external equipment.
  • Page 32: Playing Discs

    VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK Numeric buttons VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU TOP MENU DIRECT 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD...
  • Page 33: Starting Play From Where You Stopped It

    To view with progressive output You can enjoy higher image quality than that output from the conventional video out terminal or S-video terminal (Interlace and progressive output lpage 58). Preparations ≥Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear side of this unit to the component video in terminal on the TV (lpage 13).
  • Page 34: To Immediately Access A Specific Scene Or Track

    VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK Numeric buttons VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR 2, 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW AUDIO CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE POSITION MEMORY A.SRD CINEMA SEARCH...
  • Page 35: Other Methods Of Play

    [DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] Preparations ≥To view the video on a DVD or Video CD, turn on the TV and select the video input for this unit. ≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “DVD”. To view missed scenes (Quick Replay) During play Press [QUICK REPLAY].
  • Page 36: Program Play

    VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK Numeric buttons VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW AUDIO CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE POSITION MEMORY A.SRD CINEMA...
  • Page 37: Playing The Programs Or Play Lists On Dvd-Ram

    Play lists created on Panasonic DVD recorders (optional) can VCR/TV/DVD be played back. Play list: It is a list of moving pictures edited on Panasonic DVD recorders (optional) by collecting only favorite scenes in programs or by replacing some scenes. ≥...
  • Page 38: Mp3/Wma And Cd Text Navigating Menus

    MP3/WMA and CD text navigating menus VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK Numeric buttons VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU TOP MENU PLAY DIRECT 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE...
  • Page 39 ª Viewing the text information on tracks [CDtext] While the menu screen is displayed To view the information for a track, select it with [Cursor]34. View the text MENU information with 10 /14 [Cursor]1. ≥To view the information of other tracks, press [Cursor]21.
  • Page 40: To Get More Enjoyment From Movies And Music

    To get more enjoyment from movies and music VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO...
  • Page 41: To Change The Settings In Accordance With The Software

    To change the settings in accordance with the software Preparations ≥To view the video on a DVD or Video CD, turn on the TV and select the video input for this unit. ≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “DVD”. ADVANCED SURROUND = V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) [DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD]...
  • Page 42: Variable Zoom Function

    VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE To get more enjoyment from movies and music (continued) Variable Zoom function [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]...
  • Page 43: Using On-Screen Menu Icons

    Using On-Screen Menu Icons VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/TV/DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK Numeric buttons VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU PLAY DIRECT 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO...
  • Page 44: Disc Information

    Disc information [DVD-V[ e.g. [MP3] [WMA] e.g. PG: Program number [RAM] PL: Play list number [RAM] Group number [MP3] [WMA] Title number [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] Track number Track number in group [MP3] [WMA] Chapter number [DVD-V] Time [DVD-V] [RAM] Select a position to start play by specifying a time. Example: To start from one hour 46 minutes 50 seconds [1]l[4]l[6]l[5]l[0]l[ENTER]...
  • Page 45: Unit Information

    Unit information Play Menu DVD-V e.g. A-B Repeat (lpage 35) [DVD-V] [RAM] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] [>Specify point A l>Specify point B (A-B repeat starts) { Normal playback (A-B repeat cancel) Repeat mode (lpage 35) [DVD-V] [RAM] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA] Play mode (lpage 36) [DVD-V] [VCD]...
  • Page 46 Picture Menu [DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD] ª When progressive output is on: 480P Auto1 480P Auto1 Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [Cursor]2 1 and change with [Cursor]34. Picture mode Normal mode Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes U1/U2/U3: User mode (l below) Video output mode 480I: Interlace video...
  • Page 47: Enjoying More Powerful Sound

    Enjoying more powerful sound To connect to external audio devices You can enjoy Dolby digital sound and DTS surround sound. ª Enjoying 5.1-channel surround sound with Dolby Digital Amplifier with built-in decoder (Not supplied) or, Decoder (Not supplied) + amplifier (Not supplied) Speaker (Not supplied) OPTICAL IN Example:...
  • Page 48: Changing Settings

    VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK Numeric buttons VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW AUDIO CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE POSITION MEMORY A.SRD CINEMA...
  • Page 49: Set Up Menus

    SET UP menus ≥Underlined items are the initial setting. Menus Items Disc Audio Choose the preferred audio language. If the selected language is not recorded on the disc or a DVD-V language has been predetermined on the disc, the language most prioritized on the disc is used for playback.
  • Page 50: Quick Setup

    VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK Numeric buttons VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW AUDIO CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE ANGLE CANCEL/RESET MUSIC w/ PICTURE POSITION MEMORY A.SRD CINEMA...
  • Page 51: Entering A Password (Ratings)

    Entering a password (Ratings) [DVD-V] While SET UP menus are displayed, select the “Disc” tab and then “Ratings” by following “Common procedures” (lpage 48, 49) to set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7 (lpage 49).
  • Page 52: Editing

    VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT TRACKING/V-LOCK VOLUME INDEX/SKIP SLOW/SEARCH NAVI MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY LIST NAVIGATOR ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY PICTURE SEARCH PICTURE...
  • Page 53: Adding Music To Video (Music With Picture)

    EJECT TAPE STOP PLAY TIMER REC REFRESH REC/OTR JET REW AV2 IN VIDEO AUDIO To AV2 IN (video input) socket Video cable, etc. supplied with camera Digital camera (Not supplied) or Video camera (Not supplied), etc. VIDEO Adding Music to Video (MUSIC WITH PICTURE) You can enjoy music fed from a disc while images taken by digital cameras or video cameras are being played.
  • Page 54: Error Messages

    Before requesting service, check the following points once again. On Screen Display ª VCR PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO ≥[REC¥] (¥REC/OTR) or [TIMER CASSETTE. cassette inserted. Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. ≥CHANNEL SET has been selected during playback. Stop the tape. PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.
  • Page 55: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, check the following points once again. General ≥Insert the AC power supply cord and system cable securely. No power. ≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. No response when buttons ≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other pressed.
  • Page 56 Picture ≥Check the connection. No picture. ≥Make sure the television is on. ≥Ensure the television’s video input setting is correct. When the audio/video cable is connected, Ensure the input is switched on the TV. (e.g. Video 1) When the audio/video cable is not connected, Ensure the video exclusive channel (e.g.
  • Page 57 Disc play ≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate. Play doesn’t start (or stops ≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions. immediately) when you press ≥This unit cannot play DVD-Video with a region number other than “1”, “ALL” or multiple [1] (PLAY).
  • Page 58: Glossary

    Audio channel for DVD (ch) Sound is divided into channels based on the sound’s role. Example: 5.1 channel ≥Front speakers— 1 left channel and 1 right channel ≥ Center speaker— 1 channel ≥ Surround speakers— 1 left channel and 1 right channel ≥Subwoofer—...
  • Page 59 MP3 (MPEG AUDIO Layer3 ) One of audio data compression methods adopted by MPEG. The audio data can be compressed into approx. 1/10 with only slight degradation of sound quality. Multi-session This means recording data onto a CD-R/CD-RW disc several times.
  • Page 60: Q&A

    Connection I have a TV equipped with both the S-video input and the component video inputs. Which one should be used? ≥To view only the video on the DVD section, it is recommended to connect to the component video inputs. (lpage 13) The component video inputs allow the signals on a DVD to be output as they were recorded and reproduce colors with higher fidelity than using the S-video input terminal.
  • Page 61: Specifications

    AG-VP300P Power Supply: Power Consumption: Power Consumption When in Standby Mode: ª VCR SECTION Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads: 4 heads Tape Speed: SP; 33.3 mm/s EP; 11.1 mm/s Tape Format: VHS tape Record/Playback Time: SP;...
  • Page 63: Index

    ∫ A-B repeat ... 35, 45 Advanced Surround ... 41 Angle ... 40, 44 Antenna system ... 29 Assemble editing ... 52 Audio ... 31 Audio attribute ... 44 Auto Bilingual Choice ... 31 Auto SP/EP Change ... 23 ∫ Battery ...
  • Page 64 PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835...

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