Panasonic AG-2570 manual

Operating Instructions AG - / POWER PULL-OPEN EJECT SEARCH TIMER REC STOP PAUSE/STILL PLAY REW FF REC/OTR POCTURE MODE /I VQT9139 Video Cassette Recorder Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.[...]

2 AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING END : MENU 2 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder. We strongly suggest that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the VCR, and that you note the listed precautions. ACCESSORIES 1 pc. Remote Controller 1 pc. Coaxial Cable 1 pc. AC Power Cord [...]

3 Contents Before Use Controls and Connection Sockets .......... 0 4 Infrared Remote Controller ....................... 0 6 Remote Controller Setup .......................... 0 8 Setting Up Connections ................................................. 0 9 Tuning the TV to your VCR ........................ 1 2 – Plug in Auto Tuning ...............[...]

4 24 78 6 16 17 5 13 12 11 1 3 9 10 14 15 POWER EJECT SEARCH PICTURE MODE TIMER REC STOP PLA Y REW FF P AUSE/STILL REC/OTR CVC RF OUT IN IN (AV1) OUT VIDEO AUDIO R L 18 19 20 24 23 21 22 AC IN SECTEUR Controls and Connection Sockets This section describes in detail the function of each button, switch and connection socket. To mains supply[...]

Before Use 5 FRONT 0 1 POWER Í /I (VCR Í ) ( ‘ 12) 0 2 < EJECT ( ‘ 13) 0 3 SEARCH ( ‘ 34) 0 4 Cassette Compartment ( ‘ 22) 0 5 TIMER REC Á (TIMER Á ) ( ‘ 29) 0 0 6 I J ( ‘ 13, 36) 0 7 STOP ∫ ( ‘ 22, 25) 0 8 PLAY 1 ( ‘ 22) 0 9 Jog Dial ( ‘ 23) 10 Shuttle Ring ( ‘ 23) 11 VIDEO IN (AV2) ( ‘ 35) 12 AUDIO IN (AV2) ( ‘ 35[...]

6 Infrared Remote Controller The remote control unit for this VCR is a universal remote controller. As such, some of its buttons are not used to operate this VCR. VCR OPERATION 0 1 Infrared Transmitter 0 2 INPUT SELECT ( ‘ 35) 0 3 OSD/DISPLAY ( ‘ 18, 26) 1 4 RESET ( ‘ 19) 0 5 On Screen Display Menu Operation Buttons ( ‘ 14) MENU OK 3421 0 6[...]

Before Use 7 13 TV Í Press to switch the TV from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the TV is still connected to the mains. – With some TV models, it may only be possible to switch the TV to the standby mode using this button. In this case, use [AV] or the I and J buttons to switch the TV on. – Ensure that [VCR/TV] switch is se[...]

8 Remote Controller Setup Installing the Batteries Insert the batteries with the polarity ( + and - ) correctly aligned. Power Source for the Remote Controller: The remote controller is powered by 2 AA, UM3 or R6 size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year, although this depends on the frequency of use. Precautions for Battery Repla[...]

9 Setting Up RF OUT IN IN (AV1) OUT VIDEO AUDIO R L 3 1 2 AC IN SECTEUR Connections This section shows you how to connect the VCR to an antenna, TV, etc. When the VCR is turned on after connecting the antenna cable and the AC power cord, Plug in Auto Tuning starts automatically. Basic Connections The following connections are required to record and[...]

10 RF OUT IN IN (AV1) OUT VIDEO AUDIO R L 4 3 1 2 AC IN SECTEUR Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets Antenna Input Connector TV Set (Not supplied) Antenna (Not supplied) VIDEO IN AUDIO IN (Not supplied) To mains supply[...]

11 Setting Up Cable Connection Cable-VCR-TV (For CATV/PAY Channels Recording/Playback) The VCR has an extended range, and can tune the Low-Band, Mid-Band, Super-Band, Hyper-Band, Ultra-Band, and Special cable channels (Channels A-5 – A-1, A – W, AA – FFF, GGG – WWW, WWW r 1 – WWW r 12, 10 0 – 125, 5A). Also, the VCR can tune to any of t[...]

12 TV VCR VOLUME AV INPUT SELECT VCR/TV RESET OSD/DISPLA Y PICTURE MODE REC TIMER Á NA VI PROG/CHECK SPEED ON r s OFF r s DA TE r r s W W X s X W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 1 3 4 2 1 5 6 9¥ : Í Í ; / D MENU 1 2 3 4 2 1 RF OUT IN N (AV1) OUT VIDEO AUDIO R L 3 1 AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING END : MENU 2 Tuning the T V to your VCR The VCR s[...]

13 Setting Up AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING END : MENU 2 AUTO TUNING IS COMPLETED. END: MENU Disappears 2 3 Select a program number on the TV which you wish to use as the video viewing channel. Then tune in the TV to the picture from the screen being auto tuned or the screen selected with the I and J buttons of the VCR. – During Auto Tuning, the TV[...]

14 TV VCR VOLUME AV INPUT SELECT VCR/TV RESET OSD/DISPLA Y PICTURE MODE REC TIMER Á NA VI PROG/CHECK SPEED ON r s OFF r s DA TE r r s W W X s X W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 1 3 4 2 1 5 6 9¥ : Í Í ; / D MENU 1 2 3 4 Storing T V Broadcasts in your VCR Auto Tuning Using the On Screen Display The VCR is tuned automatically by Plug in Auto T[...]

15 Setting Up AUTO SELECT END : , OK :MENU CHANNEL SET ANTENNA SYSTEM ≥ MANUAL Manual System Setting Procedure Follow steps 1 to 4 on page 14. 5 Select [MANUAL] by pressing 3 or 4 and then press [OK]. 6 Select [CH] by pressing 3 or 4 and then select the program position by pressing 2 or 1 . 7 Select [BLANK] by pressing 3 or 4 and then select [ON][...]

16 TV VCR VOLUME AV INPUT SELECT VCR/TV RESET OSD/DISPLA Y PICTURE MODE REC TIMER Á NA VI PROG/CHECK SPEED ON r s OFF r s DA TE r r s W W X s X W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 1 3 4 2 1 5 6 9¥ : Í Í ; / D MENU 1 2 3 4 Language Se t ting of the On Screen Display Preparations – Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selec[...]

17 Setting Up Se tting the Clock of your VCR The built-in digital clock is used to activate the timer for automatic recording and must be set to the correct time. It employs the 24-hour system. Preparations – Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. – Turn on the VCR. – Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode. Example:[...]

18 TV VCR VOLUME AV INPUT SELECT VCR/TV RESET OSD/DISPLA Y PICTURE MODE REC TIMER NA VI PROG/CHECK SPEED r W s X W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 1 3 4 2 1 5 6 9¥ : Í Í ; / D MENU Settings Using the On Screen Display Preparations – Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. – Turn on the VCR. – Press [VCR/TV] to[...]

19 Setting Up OSD ≥ ON OFF TAPE SELECT ≥ T120 T160 T180 BLUE BACK ≥ ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ ON ≥ OFF DELETE NAVIDATA ≥ NO YES JET SEARCH x27 ≥ x35 END :MENU SELECT : s / r : OSD ≥ ON OFF TAPE SELECT T120 ≥ T160 T180 BLUE BACK ≥ ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ≥ ON ≥ OFF DELETE NAVIDATA ≥ NO YES JET SEARCH x27 ≥ x35 END :MENU SELECT [...]

20 For the Blue Background Function When [BLUE BACK] is [ON], the screen will always have a blue background when you play back the unrecorded portions. Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 18. 3 Select [BLUE BACK] by pressing 3 or 4 . 4 Select [ON] or [OFF] by pressing 2 or 1 . – When [BLUE BACK] is [OFF], the blue background function is deactivated. – [...]

21 Setting Up MTS ≥ MAIN SAP MONO END :MENU SELECT : s / r : OPTION 2/2 MTS ≥ MAIN SAP MONO END :MENU SELECT : s / r : OPTION 2/2 Audio Channel Selection When a stereo and/or AUDIO II (SAP) broadcast is received, [STEREO] and/or [SAP] are lit to inform you of the type of broadcast. Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 18. 3 Select [MTS] by pressing 3 or[...]

22 POWER EJECT SEARCH PICTURE MODE TIMER REC STOP PLA Y REW FF PA USE/STILL REC/OTR 1 7 5,6 2 TV VCR VOLUME AV INPUT SELECT VCR/TV RESET OSD/DISPLA Y PICTURE MODE REC TIMER Á NA VI PROG/CHECK SPEED ON r s OFF r s DA TE r r s W W X s X W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 1 3 4 2 1 5 6 9¥ : Í Í ; / D MENU 1 2 3 4 4 3 5,6 7 2 Operations 1 Insert [...]

23 Basic Operations VCR AV INPUT SELECT VCR/TV RESET OSD/DISPLA Y PICTURE MODE REC TIMER Á NA VI PROG/CHECK SPEED ON r s OFF r s DA TE r r s W W X s X W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 1 3 4 2 1 5 6 9¥ : Í Í ; / D MENU 1 2 3 4 To Obtain a Higher Speed Picture than Cue, Review (Jet Search) Press [FF] or [REW] twice to search forward or backwa[...]

24 Beginning of Tape End of Recorded Part Repeat Playback PLAY REW Control signal Interruption (at least 5 sec.) Notes: – Repeat Playback function does not work during Playback Off Timer. – Press [STOP] to release the VCR from the Repeat Playback mode. To Playback in the Desired Picture Quality (Picture Mode) This function reproduces optimum pl[...]

25 Basic Operations POWER EJECT SEARCH PICTURE MODE TIMER REC STOP PLA Y REW FF PA USE/STILL REC/OTR 15 3 4 TV VCR VOLUME AV INPUT SELECT VCR/TV RESET OSD/DISPLA Y PICTURE MODE REC TIMER Á NA VI PROG/CHECK SPEED ON r s OFF r s DA TE r r s W W X s X W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 1 3 4 2 1 5 6 9¥ : Í Í ; / D MENU 1 2 3 4 5 4 2 3 Manual Rec[...]

26 TV VCR VOLUME AV INPUT SELECT VCR/TV RESET OSD/DISPLA Y PICTURE MODE REC TIMER Á NA VI PROG/CHECK SPEED ON r s OFF r s DA TE r r s W W X s X W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 1 3 4 2 1 5 6 9¥ : Í Í ; / D MENU 1 2 3 4 SP To Select the Desired Tape Speed Press [SPEED] before recording. To Interrupt Recording Press [PAUSE/SLOW (PAUSE/STILL)][...]

27 Basic Operations TIMER REC STOP PLA Y REW FF PA USE/STILL REC/OTR 2 One-Touch Recording (OTR) Whenever you are in a hurry to start a timer recording with automatic stop in your absence, simply set the recording duration by pressing [REC/OTR] repeatedly. The duration indicated on the VCR display changes by pressing [REC/OTR] as follows: Counter d[...]

28 CATEGORY CH DATE ON OFF SP –– –– : –– –– : –– –––– : 1 CATEGORY CH DATE ON OFF SP 2 –– : –– –– : –– –––– : 1 CATEGORY CH DATE ON OFF SP 2 –– : –– –– : –– –––– : 1 CATEGORY CH DATE ON OFF SP 2 –– : –– –– : –– 27TH : 1 CATEGORY CH DATE ON OFF SP 2 –– : [...]

29 Advanced Operations In step 3, select the desired days by pressing [DATE s ]. For example, C Timer Recording from an External Signal Source If timer recording is performed by a unit connected to the audio/video input sockets, select the AV input indicator in step 2 for the program position. Setting other Programs in Succession Repeat steps 1 –[...]

30 – The tape length must be set correctly. (See page 19.) – Tapes except T30, -60, -90, -120, -140, -160, -180 tapes may not work correctly. To Activate the Auto SP/EP Change Function: Press [SPEED] to select [A]. 3 Press 1 to display the Category. (When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON].) Press 1 again to make the previous display appear. Cancel[...]

31 Advanced Operations TV VCR VOLUME AV INPUT SELECT VCR/TV RESET OSD/DISPLA Y PICTURE MODE REC TIMER Á NA VI PROG/CHECK SPEED ON r s OFF r s DA TE r r s W W X s X W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 1 3 4 2 1 5 6 9¥ : Í Í ; / D MENU 1 2 3 4 Search Functions Jet Navigator This VCR can display a list of the recorded programs on the inserted vid[...]

32 To Set the Category The category setting allows you to find what kind of programs are recorded by the character and the icon indications. Press 1 while the Jet Navigator list appears. Notes: – The Jet Navigator list is stored in each cassette. – Signals approximately 10 seconds before and after the current tape position are checked. (During [...]

33 Advanced Operations Program 2 To Check the Recorded Programming Data (Time Stamp Function) When playback starts after searching with Jet Navigator function or index search function, recorded programming data (called Time Stamp) appears on the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. Preparations – Display the VCR picture on the TV. – Be sure to set [...]

34 TV VCR VOLUME AV INPUT SELECT VCR/TV RESET OSD/DISPLA Y PICTURE MODE REC TIMER Á NA VI PROG/CHECK SPEED ON r OFF r DA TE r r W W s X W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 1 3 4 2 1 5 6 9¥ : Í Í ; / D MENU 1 2 3 4 To Find the Beginning of Each Recording (VHS Index Search System) Example: Searching for the 2nd recorded segment in the forward di[...]

35 Advanced Operations Editing Assembly Editing This function can be used to make up an edited tape from other recordings or video sources. A new scene can be added to the end of previous one. Preparations – Connect a movie camera or another VCR to this VCR as shown. – Insert a recorded cassette tape with an intact erasure prevention tab. – S[...]

36 POWER EJECT SEARCH PICTURE MODE TIMER REC STOP PLA Y REW FF PA USE/STILL REC/OTR TV VCR VOLUME AV INPUT SELECT VCR/TV RESET OSD/DISPLA Y PICTURE MODE REC TIMER Á NA VI PROG/CHECK SPEED ON r s OFF r s DA TE r r s W W X s X W X SEARCH CANCEL INDEX OK AUDIO ∫ 1 3 4 2 1 5 6 9¥ : Í Í ; / D MENU 1 2 3 4 Other Functions Tracking Adjustment and Ve[...]

37 Helpful Hints Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, check the following points again. Message of On Screen Display On screen display messages are displayed. The error message is indicated in brackets [] . [PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.] – [REC (REC/OTR)] or [TIMER (TIMER REC)] has been pressed without a video cassette inserted[...]

38 Playback will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ]. [The picture is noisy or is not in color. Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.] – Tracking is not correct. Adjust the tracking. See page 36. – The TV has not been tuned to the VCR. Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 12. – The video heads are cl[...]

39 Helpful Hints Usage Precautions Please read these precautions before you operate this VCR. Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature If the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, dew may form on the tape and inside the VCR. Humidity and Dust Avoid places where there is high humidity or much dust, which may cause damage to internal parts. D[...]

40 Dirt on the video heads If the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be recorded or played back clearly. (See the following conditions.) Small amount of dirt Large amount of dirt If this happens, insert and eject a cassette 5 – 10 times successively to remove the dirt from the video heads. Normal picture If a clear picture is not produced, [...]

41 Helpful Hints Specifications AG-2570P Power Source: 120 V AC 50/60Hz Power Consumption: 24W Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video Heads: 4 heads Audio Heads: 2 heads Tape Speed: SP; 33.3 mm/s EP; 11.1 mm/s Tape Format: VHS tape Record/Playback Time: SP; 210 min with NV-T210 EP; 630 min with NV-T210 FF/REW Time: Ap[...]

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