Panasonic AG-2570 Tuning the TV to your VCR, Plug in Auto Tuning, Channel being Searched

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Tuning the TV to your VCR

N (AV1) OUT

IN

VIDEO

The VCR is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV) and can be preset to receive up to 181 TV broadcast stations.

L

RF

AUDIO

R OUT

1

3

TVVOLUME

Ír W

AV

sX

1

VCR INPUT SELECT VCR/TV

 

2

Í

 

 

W

 

 

 

OSD/DISPLAY

RESET

AUDIO

X

 

 

 

 

PICTURE MODE

INDEX

REC

 

 

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9

¥

 

MENU

3

NAVI

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

2 6

OK

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∫

SEARCH

 

 

 

 

 

PROG/CHECK

CANCEL

4 SPEED

TIMER

 

 

 

 

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2

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W r r r

DATE ON OFF

X s s s

The VCR supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on channel US3 or 4.

It is possible to view the video picture on your TV in the same way that you watch TV broadcasts.

If you have connected the VCR to the TV through the video and audio input sockets, then you do not need to follow the procedure below.

When the VCR is turned on after unpacking and connecting the antenna cable and the AC power cord, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically.

Plug in Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to UHF maximum and memorizes every tuned program position.

Notes:

–If the VCR is turned on with the antenna not connected, all channels are skipped.

–When Auto Tuning is canceled halfway, Auto Tuning is not executed even if the VCR is turned off and then turned on again. In this case, see page 13 “To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning”.

1Press [POWER Í/I (VCR Í)] to turn on the TV and VCR after connecting the antenna cable and the AC power cord, Auto Tuning starts.

Channel being

2searched

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PROCEEDING

END : MENU

–Auto Tuning will stop halfway by turning the VCR off, pressing [MENU], playback or a power failure during Auto Tuning.

–When there are 5 more CATV channels, the antenna system CATV is automatically selected; when there are 4 or fewer CATV channels, the TV is selected. If a change is required, conduct the resetting procedure described in step 4 on page 14.

2Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.

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Contents Operating Instructions Plug in Auto Tuning Contents Controls and Connection Sockets To mains supplyFront Video in AV1 ‘Infrared Remote Controller Infrared TransmitterVolume sNr Before Use13 TV Í 14 AVRemote Controller Setup Power Source for the Remote ControllerPrecautions for Battery Replacement Setting Up ConnectionsAntenna Not supplied Stereo AmplifierConnection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets With the cable converter. Timer-controlled Cable ConnectionTuning the TV to your VCR Plug in Auto TuningPress VCR/TV to select the VCR mode Channel being SearchedTo Cancel Auto Tuning Mid- Operation To Restart Plug in Auto TuningPress Menu during Auto Tuning. Auto Tuning is cancelled To Change the RF OutputStoring TV Broadcasts in your VCR PreparationsOperations Press Menu Select Channel SETManual System Setting Procedure Channel PlanLanguage Setting of the On Screen Display To Select the Desired LanguageSetting the Clock of your VCR SettingTime Reset Function Settings Using the On Screen Display To Use the On Screen DisplayOn Screen Display To Select the Corresponding Video Cassette Tape Length to Display the Approximate Remaining Tape TimeTo Select the Jet Search Speed in the EP mode For the Blue Background FunctionFor the Jet Navigator Function Select DeleteAudio Channel Selection Auto Bilingual Choice FunctionPlayback View a still picture byInsert a recorded video Cassette tape View a slow motion pictureTo Stop Playback Automatically Playback Off Timer Function Other Playback FunctionsOperations To Locate Precisely the Desired Moment in a SceneTo Playback in the Desired Picture Quality Picture Mode To Eject the Video Cassette Using the Remote ControllerMode Characteristic Example for To Play back the Recorded Part RepeatedlyManual Recording To Select the Desired Tape Speed To Interrupt RecordingTo View One TV Program while Recording Another One To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape TimeOne-Touch Recording OTR Basic OperationsPreparation Timer Recording Key ProgrammingExample Advanced Operations Checking a Timer Program Cancelling a Timer ProgramTo cancel the Jet Navigator list Press Menu Search FunctionsJet Navigator To Set the Category Category Indication IconWhen Recording Over the Same Location on a Tape To Check the Recorded Programming Data Time Stamp FunctionTo Demonstrate the Jet Navigator Function Recording Index Signals To stop the operation at any timePress Stop Assembly Editing EditingRecording VCR Other VCR Video movie cameraOther Functions Other Automatic FunctionsBefore Requesting Service Self-diagnostic IndicationsHelpful Hints Message of On Screen DisplaySymptom description is indicated in brackets Remote controller will not operate CorrectlyPlayback will not operate correctly Recording will not operate correctlyUsage Precautions Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureHelpful Humidity and DustCVC Crystal View Control Indicator Dirt on the video headsSurge Absorber Longrun Head SystemSpecifications Page Page Executive Office Southeast RegionCentral Region Government Marketing Department

AG-2570 specifications

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