Panasonic AG-520VDH manual Information Unit, Cassette, Information Disc

Information

Information (Unit, Cassette)

Loading the Batteries

1 Open the cover.

2 Insert batteries as marked.

3 Close the cover.

•Insert so the poles (+ and - ) match those in the remote control.

•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not:

•Mix old and new batteries.

•Use different types at the same time.

•Heat or expose to flame.

•Take apart or short circuit.

•Attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

•Use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

„Break off the tab to protect.

Record Tab

Screw driver

„To record again.

Cover the hole with cellophane tape.

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 “Manual Clock Setting” on page 14).

•Keep these time changes in mind when programming the unit for timer recording.

Head Cleaning

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

„ Head Clog Sensor

During playback this screen appears if
clogging is detected. To clear message	VIDEO HEADS MAY
from screen, press PLAY on the remote	PLEASE INSERT HEAD
or unit.	NEED CLEANING
	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.

Information (Disc)

Discs that can be played

Disc type	Disc Logo	Indication in these operating
		instructions
DVD-Video
			DVD-V
		(DVD-Video)
DVD-R*1
DVD-RAM*2
			RAM
CD			CD
		(CD-DA)
Video CD
			VCD
CD-R			CD
			or
CD-RW
			VCD

Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.

*1 DVD-Video formatted discs [finalized].

*2 Discs recorded using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format.

„Discs that cannot be played

DVD with Region No. other than “1” or “ALL”, DVD from PAL system, DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD-AUDIO, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CDV, CVD, CD-G, CD-TEXT, SACD, Photo-CD.

Note:

•The digital audio content side of DualDiscs do not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so may not play back in this unit.

•It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

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