Panasonic ag-vp300 User Manual
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Tuning the TV to your unit
The unit supplies a signal to the TV via the RF coaxial cable on
channel 3 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 unit to the TV through the video and
audio input sockets, then you do not need to follow the procedure
below.
channel 3 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 unit to the TV through the video and
audio input sockets, then you do not need to follow the procedure
below.
When the unit is turned on after unpacking and connecting
the antenna cable and the AC power cord, Plug in Auto Tuning
and Auto Clock Setting start automatically.
the antenna cable and the AC power cord, Plug in Auto Tuning
and Auto Clock Setting start automatically.
The unit is fitted with its own tuner (just like a normal TV) and can
be preset to receive up to 181 TV broadcast stations.
be preset to receive up to 181 TV broadcast stations.
Plug in Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning searches for TV stations from VHF minimum to UHF
maximum and memorizes every tuned program position.
maximum and memorizes every tuned program position.
Notes:
≥If the unit is turned on with the antenna not connected, all
≥If the unit 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 unit is turned off and then turned on again.
In this case, see page 16 “To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning”.
In this case, see page 16 “To Restart Plug in Auto Tuning”.
Preparations
≥Confirm that the antenna cable and the AC power cord is
≥Confirm that the antenna cable and the AC power cord is
connected correctly.
≥Turn on the TV.
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “VCR”.
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “VCR”.
Operations
1
Press [POWER
Í/I] (VCRÍ) to turn on this unit.
Plug in Auto Tuning starts and the unit puts the stations it can
receive into channels (Channel plan
receive into channels (Channel plan
2
Press [VCR/TV] to select the VCR mode.
3
Select a program number on the TV which you wish
to use as the video viewing channel.
to use as the video viewing channel.
≥Tune your TV until the Auto Tuning screen appears on the
TV screen (Please refer to the TV manufacturers operating
instructions regarding tuning.).
instructions regarding tuning.).
≥During Auto Tuning, the TV program screen does not appear,
and the Auto Tuning screen appears instead.
≥The unit starts Auto Clock Setting when the Auto Tuning is
completed.
≥When Auto Tuning and Auto Clock Setting are completed,
the on screen display disappears and the lowest channel
position at which a broadcast can be tuned in is received,
and the time is displayed on the unit’s display.
position at which a broadcast can be tuned in is received,
and the time is displayed on the unit’s display.
To Cancel Auto Tuning Mid-Operation
Press [MENU]
Press [MENU]
during Auto Tuning. Auto Tuning is cancelled.
Notes:
≥Auto Tuning will stop halfway by turning this unit off, pressing
≥Auto Tuning will stop halfway by turning this unit off, pressing
[MENU], playback or a power failure during Auto Tuning.
≥The unit automatically determines the type of transmission (“TV”
or “CATV”). When there are 5 or 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
“ANTENNA SYSTEM” on page 29.
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
“ANTENNA SYSTEM” on page 29.
ª To set the channels manually (
ª If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically
The MANUAL CLOCK SET screen appears. Set the time manually
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VCR/DVD/TV
VCR/DVD REC CHECK
REC
CH
VOLUME
TV
TV
VCR
DVD
1
2
3
7
8
9
0
100
4
5
6
SLOW/SEARCH
NAVI
TOP MENU
MENU
RETURN
PROG/CHECK
QUICK REPLAY
DISPLAY
JET REW
TIMER
ENTER
PLAY
LIST
LIST
INDEX/SKIP
OUTPUT
TRACKING/V-LOCK
AV
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
CANCEL/RESET
MUSIC w/ PICTURE
SEARCH
PICTURE
SPEED
AUDIO
POSITION MEMORY
VCR/TV
SET UP
A-B REPEAT
REPEAT
PLAY MODE
A.SRD
CINEMA
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
VCR/TV/DVD
VCR
VCR/TV
MENU
VCR/
DVD
POWER /I
TIMER
CHECK
PICTURE
MODE
EJECT
VCR
PULL-OPEN
STOP
PLAY
POWER /I
RF
IN
OUT
3
AUTO CHANNEL SET
PROCEEDING
PROCEEDING
END
: MENU
2
On Screen Display
Channel being
searched
searched
END :MENU
AUTO CHANNEL SET
PROCEEDING
PROCEEDING
2
AUTO CLOCK SET
AUTO CLOCK SETTING
IN PROGRESS.
PLEASE WAIT.
CANCEL:MENU
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