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CONTENTS

Buttons, Connectors and Indicator...................................................5

Connections and Plug&Play Setting ................................................6

Initial Settings ..............................................................................7

Language Setting ....................................................................7
Clock Setting ..........................................................................7
Tuner Setting ..........................................................................8

Playback ......................................................................................8

Basic Playback .......................................................................8
Playback Features ..................................................................9

Recording ...................................................................................10

Basic Recording ...................................................................10
Recording Features ...............................................................10

Timer Recording .........................................................................10

Changing VCR Plus+®
Setting ...............................................10
VCR Plus+®
Timer Programing ..............................................11
Express Timer Programing ....................................................11
24HR Quick Programing ......................................................11

Other Functions ..........................................................................12

Timer warning display ..........................................................12
Checking tape position .........................................................12
Changing display information .............................................. 12
Function settings ..................................................................12
Satellite Auto Recording .......................................................13
Multi-Brand Remote Control ................................................14
Changing Remote Control Code ...........................................14

Editing .......................................................................................15

Specifications .............................................................................15

Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the PANASONIC VHS video cassette
recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and
precautions to ensure safe use of your new VCR.

CAUTIONS

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage
to the VCR, Remote or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .
...in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
...in direct sunlight.
...in a dusty environment.
...in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
...on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings.
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR
or on the Remote.
5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.
VCR Plus+, C3 and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
●Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this
video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not
possible with this model.
●This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with
regular VHS resolution.
●HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

WARNING :

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120Vd,
60Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any
other power source.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU
FOND.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
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.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not approved by PANASONIC could
void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: AG-2580P
Trade Name: PANASONIC
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 FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on
the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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