Panasonic AG-520VDH manual Recording Television Programs, Record On a Tape, Stop Recording

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Recording Television Programs

Record On a Tape

1

Insert a tape with record tab.

 

• The unit power comes on automatically.

2

Press CH Ÿź or NUMBER keys to Select Channel.

 

• For “LINE” input, see page 16.

3

Press SPEED to select recording speed.

 

• Selected speed is displayed.

 

SP

= Standard Play

 

SLP

= Super Long Play

„Recording modes and approximate recording

 

times

mark in this unit.

 

 

 

Only use tapes with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape Speed Setting

Type of Video Cassette

 

T60

 

T120

T160

 

 

 

 

SP (Standard Play)

1 Hour

 

2 Hours

2 Hours

 

 

40 Minutes

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLP (Super Long

3 Hours

 

6 Hours

8 Hours

 

Play)

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Press REC to start recording.

 

 

•You cannot view another channel during recording.

„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 on the unit.

Normal Rec 0:301:00

4:003:002:001:30

„Pause a Recording

a.Press STILL/PAUSE.

b.Press STILL/PAUSE to resume recording.

Notes:

•It is not possible to record from DVD/CD/Video CD to VHS tape using the unit.

•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.

•When an OTR is paused, the pause time is also factored into the total recording length.

Stop Recording

1 Press STOP to stop recording.

Audio Mode for Recording

With the proper audio mode setting, your unit can:

•Record and playback MTS stereo broadcast (main language) in stereo Hi-Fi. Stereo sound is recorded on the left and right audio tracks and on the video portion of a tape.

•Record and playback a monaural broadcast (main language) or SAP (Secondary Audio Program, usually in a second language) on the Hi- Fi tracks for better quality monaural sound.

•Playback non-Hi-Fi tapes in monaural.

Choose audio mode to match recording type.

1 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the audio mode according to the type of broadcast to be recorded.

•The Audio mode selected stays in effect until it is changed.

•Refer to “MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System” on page 18.

STEREO

SAP

MONO

2 See the “Record On a Tape” section to do a recording.

Notes:

•Refer to “Audio Mode for Playback” on page 28.

•Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo will playback with true stereo sound. Standard stereo tapes will playback with monaural sound.

•To listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback, the unit AUDIO (L/R) jacks must be connected to a stereo amp and speakers.

•There may be a difference in audio level between Hi-Fi and normal audio playback.

VCR Operation

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Contents Professional/Industrial Video TV / DVD / VCR Combination Operating InstructionsAccessories Before UsingSafety Precaution CongratulationsFCC Notice Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécuritéImportant Safeguards and Precautions Table of Contents Information Unit, Cassette InformationInformation Disc „ Playing DVDs „ DVDs that can be played„ DVD-R discs „DVD-RAM discsLocation of Controls Remote Control Buttons„Front View Unit Buttons„Rear View Connecting the 1, 2 AV Input Terminals Connecting the RF in TerminalConnections „ Digital connection Connecting the Audio Output TerminalConnect an AV amplifier with Dolby Digital or DTS decoders Connect a Digital amplifierImportant Note „ Analog connectionFor your reference Initial Setup Ready to Play Tuning TVAutomatic Channel Setting Manual Clock Setting Automatic Clock SettingAdd or Delete a Channel „ To add channelChange Language Setting Time Zone AdjustReset all unit Memory Functions Using the CH/VOL Button Selecting Input ModeUsing the Number and 100 keys TV OperationRapid Tune Weak Signal Display FeatureAudio Mute Surround Sound SystemMTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System Audio Mode for TV ViewingReceivable Broadcast Types Sleep Timer TV Timer FeaturesPress Prog to set on Timer Press Prog to display SET Program screen„ Caption Mode CAP C1 or C2 Closed Caption Mode Feature„ Caption Mode Text C1 or C2 „ Caption Mode OFFRecording and Playing Back Closed Caption/Text Program Caption On Mute Feature„ CC on Mute CAP C1 or C2 „ RecordPress Action three times to end setup Video / Audio SettingVideo Menu Audio MenuAudio Adjustment Video Adjustment„ To Reset Video Controls „ To Reset Audio ControlsBefore using VCR Functions Before using the VCRInserting a Tape „ Eject tapeRecording Television Programs Audio Mode for RecordingRecord On a Tape Stop Recording„ To Replace program Timer Recording„ To Clear program Stop a Tape Playing VCRPlayback a Tape Repeat Play„ To cancel Audio Mode for PlaybackZero Search Index SearchAuto Playback Commercial SkipAuto Rewind Playback Auto EjectCopy Your Tapes Dubbing Select Line modePlayback Source unit Recording Editing unit Insert pre- recorded tape Insert blank tape with record tabEnter Secret Code Chip Control FeaturesChanging your secret code „ To Make CorrectionsUS TV Programs Ratings US Movies Ratings„ NR Not Rated Programs Canadian English Language Ratings Press Action three times to exit this modeCanadian French Language Ratings „ E Exempt ProgramsUS TV Programs Ratings Chart US Movies Ratings ChartCanadian French Language Ratings Chart Blocking MessageChannel & Function Display Display FeaturesAuto Shut Off TV/VCR Status & Clock DisplayPlay Disc Basic Disc OperationPlace disc into disc tray Press Play to start play. Disc tray closes automaticallyUsing the Number keys Auto-Power Off functionForward/Reverse Rapid Scene Search Forward/Reverse Chapter/Track SkipMain Menu of DVD Resume FunctionTitle Menu of DVD Audio Soundtrack LanguageSubtitle Language Vocal selection for Karaoke discsInformation Display Picture ZoomPlay a DVD-RAM DVD-RAM OperationDirect Navigator Play ListPress SET or Play to start playing Press Playlist to clear Play List menuDisc information screen Disc Operation -Using Information ScreenUnit information screen Screen Direct Navigation Program or Play List No By pressing Ÿź or the Number keys, and pressProgram Play Special Disc OperationPlay Random Play S. Virtual Surround Sound DVD Volume AdjustMultiple Angle Viewing Disc Languages Settings for DVD OperationPress ŸźŻŹ to select DVD Press SET to display DVD Main Menu English/Spanish/French/JapaneseLanguage Code List „ DRC Dynamic Range Compression Selecting Audio Output„ Dolby Digital „ dts selectionSelecting TV Mode Selecting Still ModeGlossary If you press Stop during a Timer RecordingSet Also, if the type of disc is other than DVD, CD or Video CDProblem Correction Before Requesting ServiceVCR SpecificationsIndex LSQT0967 a
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