Panasonic AG520G Mode D’Emploi
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V-Chip Control Features
Enter Secret Code
This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES
and US TV PROGRAMS Ratings.
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked
program or change rating settings.
Notes:
• DO NOT forget your secret code.
• Once ratings are set, restricted tapes or programs cannot
be accessed unless the secret code is entered.
Changing your secret code
• Take care that you are not
observed entering the
secret code.
To Make Corrections,
Press Ż repeatedly to move the cursor, and press
Number keys to make the correction.
Enter Code
Setup
Blocking
If LOCK menu is not displayed, do “Enter Secret
Code” steps at left.
Setup US MOVIES Ratings
NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS
Some movies, such as old movies or foreign movies
have no ratings.
• You will need your current code. Perform steps 1~3. In
step 4, press ADD/DLT to clear current code. Repeat
steps 3 and 4 to enter new code.
Note:
• “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip menu. Not
necessary except Canadian tapes or broadcasts.
“ON” Ö
V-Chip Control is activated.
“OFF” Ö
V-Chip Control is deactivated.
1
Press ACTION to display menu.
2
Press ŸźŻŹ to select “LOCK,” and
press ACTION.
M A I N M E N U
T V
L O C K L A N G U A G E
C H
C L O C K
E X I T
S E L E C T :
S E T
S E T
: A C T I O N
3
Press NUMBER keys to enter your
secret code, and enter same code again
for confirmation.
L O C K
E N T E R 4 - D I G I T C O D E
-
- - -
E N T E R : 0 - 9
E N D
E N D
: A C T I O N
4
Press Ź to display US Ratings menu
(see at right).
Or
Press ACTION twice to exit.
L O C K
C O N F I R M 4 - D I G I T C O D E
R E C O G N I Z E D
C H A N G E C O D E : A D D / D L T
C O N T I N U E :
E N D
C O N T I N U E :
E N D
: A C T I O N
Enter Code
Setup
Blocking
1
Press Ÿź to select “US MOVIES,” and
press Ź to set “ON” or “OFF.”
L O C K
U S M O V I E S
: O F F
C H A N G E S E T T I N G S
U S T V P R O G R A M S
: O F F
C H A N G E S E T T I N G S
N E X T P A G E
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
2
Press Ÿź to select “CHANGE
SETTINGS,” and press Ź.
L O C K
U S M O V I E S
: O F F
C H A N G E S E T T I N G S
U S T V P R O G R A M S
: O F F
C H A N G E S E T T I N G S
N E X T P A G E
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
3
Press Ÿź to select “VIEW NR
PROGRAMS?,” and press Ź to set
“YES” or “NO.”
V I E W N R P R O G R A M S ? : Y E S
G
U N L O C K E D
P G
P G - 1 3
R
N C - 1 7
X
P G - 1 3
R
N C - 1 7
X
C O N T A I N S N O R A T I N G
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
4
Press Ÿź to select and Ź to set
ratings. (See ratings chart on page 7.)
V I E W N R P R O G R A M S ? : Y E S
G
U N L O C K E D
P G
P G - 1 3
R
N C - 1 7
X
P G - 1 3
R
N C - 1 7
X
G E N E R A L A U D I E N C E
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
5
Press ACTION to continue with US TV
PROGRAMS Ratings (see page 7).
Or, press ACTION three times to exit.
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Tape Position and Tape Status Display
• “DETECTING TAPE
POSITION” only
appears the first time a
cassette is inserted
and it takes several
seconds for correct
indication to appear.
To find out present tape position and amount of
tape remaining.
When set to “ON,” picture is displayed
regardless of signal strength.
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF
Notes:
• ON: Picture is displayed even if signal is very weak
but quality may be poor.
OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal is weak or
non-existent.
• Selecting “ON” has no effect on connected equipment
with blue back feature.
VCR Lock
All operations are prohibited except Timer
recording and tape eject. Useful for families with
small children.
Note:
• VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours.
To turn on,
hold down REC on the
unit in Stop mode with
no tape inserted for 7
sec.
(Please ignore the NO
CASSETTE warning.)
To turn off,
repeat above.
• The present tape
position indication and
amount of tape
remaining (according
to tape speed) is
displayed. Tape
remaining time display
may not be precise.
1
Press TAPE POSITION to detect tape
position.
D E T E C T I N G T A P E P O S I T I O N
S L P
R 1 2 0 M I N .
B E G I N
E N D
2
Press TAPE POSITION to return to
normal screen.
1
Press ACTION to display menu.
2
Press ŸźŻŹ to select “CH,” and
press ACTION.
M A I N M E N U
T V
L O C K L A N G U A G E
C H
C L O C K
E X I T
S E L E C T :
S E T
S E T
: A C T I O N
3
Press Ÿź to select “WEAK SIGNAL
DISPLAY,” and press Ź to set “ON”
or “OFF.”
S E T U P C H A N N E L
A N T E N N A : T V
A U T O S E T
A U T O S E T
W E A K S I G N A L D I S P L A Y : O N
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
4
Press ACTION twice to return to
normal screen.
Tape Select
Select your tape length so the tape position and
amount of tape remaining is properly displayed.
(See “Tape Position and Tape Status Display”
section below.)
1
Press ACTION to display menu.
2
Press Ÿź to select “TV,” and press
ACTION.
M A I N M E N U
T V
L O C K L A N G U A G E
C H
C L O C K
E X I T
S E L E C T :
S E T
S E T
: A C T I O N
3
Press Ÿź to select “TAPE
SELECT,” and press Ź to set
“T-120,” “T-160” or “T-180.”
S E T U P T V
C A P T I O N
I N P U T S E L E C T
I N P U T S E L E C T
: T U N E R
V I D E O A D J U S T
T A P E S E L E C T
: T - 1 2 0
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
• Select “T-120” for
tapes 120 minutes or
less, “T-160” if 140 or
160 minutes, and
“T-180” if 180 minutes.
4
Press ACTION twice to return to
normal screen.
V C R L O C K A C T I V A T E D
V C R L O C K O F F
T-120
T-160
T-180
Tape position is displayed incorrectly in the
following cases:
• If VHS-C type cassettes, tapes under 30 minutes,
tapes over 180 minutes, or incompatible tapes are
used.
• If the correct tape length is not selected.
(See “Tape Select” section above.)
VCR Features (continued)
Index Search
Commercial Skip
Zero Search
Repeat Play
Tape Select
Tape Position Display
V
CR Lock
Weak Signal Display
ON/OFF
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VCR Features
For each recording, an invisible index mark is placed
on the tape. A program index and information and
also included for Timer recordings. These marks are
used to access or Scan recording.
Index Search
NOTE:
indicates start points of each recording.
To Calculate Index Number
Example 2:
To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.
6
1
5
7
2
3
4
1
7
5
3
4
6
2
Example 1:
To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.
Note:
• If Index Search is started very close to an index mark, that
index mark may not be counted in the search.
Zero Search
To quickly return to a specified tape location.
• Unit will go into FF or REW mode and stops at the last
point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.
Commercial Skip
Unit fast forwards (skips) over 1, 2, or 3 minutes of
recorded tape as desired.
Repeat Play
Set to see a recording over and over.
Note:
• Play repeats at tape end or if unrecorded position over
30 sec. is detected.
In PLAY mode, press
PLAY/ REPEAT on unit
to turn “ON.”
Repeat above to turn
“OFF.”
1
Press SEARCH in Stop or Play mode,
and then press NUMBER keys to select
recording number.
• To calculate number, see below.
Press FF or REW to start search.
I N D E X S E A R C H
E N T E R I N D E X N U M B E R : 1
U S I N G 1 - 9 K E Y S
U S I N G 1 - 9 K E Y S
F O R W A R D S E A R C H : F F
R E V E R S E S E A R C H : R E W
R E V E R S E S E A R C H : R E W
E X I T : S E A R C H
2
Play begins at search end. To search
forward or back 1 index, press FF or
REW while screen below is displayed
(10 sec.).
• To cancel, press PLAY.
I N D E X S E A R C H
F O R W A R D S E A R C H : F F
R E V E R S E S E A R C H : R E W
R E V E R S E S E A R C H : R E W
1
Press CM/ZERO in Play mode.
• Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to change skip time as
shown below.
• No indication appears.
1
Press COUNTER RESET during play to
display Counter.
2
Press COUNTER RESET at the desired
position to reset to “0:00:00.”
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
3
Continue to record, playback, etc.
4
Press STOP.
5
Press CM/ZERO in Stop mode to start
ZERO SEARCH.
- 1 : 2 3 : 4 5
P L A Y
R E P E A T O N
R E P E A T O N
P L A Y
R E P E A T O F F
R E P E A T O F F
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OFF
CAP C1
TEXT C1
CAP C2
TEXT C2
Closed Caption Mode Feature
This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also
makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone.
Recording and Playing Back a
Closed Caption/Text Program
NO
CAP C1
CAP C2
Caption On Mute Feature
Closed Caption narration is displayed when
MUTE button is pressed for silence.
Record:
Record normally. Closed Caption/ Text
signal is recorded automatically.
Playback:
Start playback, and do above steps to select
desired caption mode.
Note:
• The closed caption or text signal may be broadcast
over C1, C2, or both. Also, text contents can vary so
you may wish to try different settings.
1
Press ACTION to display menu.
2
Press ŸźŻŹ to select “TV,” and
press ACTION.
M A I N M E N U
T V
L O C K L A N G U A G E
C H
C L O C K
E X I T
S E L E C T :
S E T
S E T
: A C T I O N
3
Press Ÿź to select “CAPTION,” and
press Ź.
S E T U P T V
C A P T I O N
I N P U T S E L E C T
: T U N E R
V I D E O A D J U S T
T A P E S E L E C T
T A P E S E L E C T
: T - 1 2 0
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
4
Press Ÿź to select “CAPTION
MODE,” and press Ź repeatedly to
select mode. (See below.).
C A P T I O N
C A P T I O N M O D E : C A P C 1
C C O N M U T E
: N O
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
CAP C1 or CAP C2
A narration of selected TV programs is
displayed. Check TV program listings for CC
(Closed Caption) broadcasts.
TEXT C1 or TEXT C2
The lower half of the screen will be blocked
out. When the TV station broadcasts
information, such as program listings, it will
appear in this space.
OFF
Closed Caption / Text narration will not be
displayed.
5
Press ACTION three times to exit.
1
Do steps 1~3 at left.
2
Press Ÿź to select “CAPTION
MODE,” and press Ź repeatedly to
select “OFF.”
C A P T I O N
C A P T I O N M O D E : O F F
C C O N M U T E
: C A P C 1
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
3
Press Ÿź to select “CC ON MUTE,”
and press Ź repeatedly to select a
mode. (See below.)
C A P T I O N
C A P T I O N M O D E : O F F
C C O N M U T E
: C A P C 1
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
4
Press ACTION three times to exit.
5
Press MUTE to mute the sound and
display closed captioning.
• To cancel, press MUTE again.
Closed Caption System
Picture Adjustment
ON-TIMER
S
leep Timer
Closed Caption Mode Feature
C
aption On Mute Feature
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TV Features
Picture Adjustment
To Reset Picture Controls,
press Ÿź and Ź to select and set “NORMAL.” All
controls return to their factory settings.
COLOR Control
Adjust color intensity.
TINT Control
Adjust for natural flesh tones.
BRIGHTNESS Control
Adjust picture brightness.
PICTURE Control
Adjust picture intensity by adjusting both contrast
and color level in the proper balance.
SHARPNESS Control
Adjust picture sharpness.
Press SLEEP repeatedly to set SLEEP TIMER.
• Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer set displays remaining
time.
To cancel,
press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP TIMER 0”
appears.
Sleep Timer
This unit can be set for auto power off.
SLEEP TIMER 30
SLEEP TIMER 60
SLEEP TIMER 90
SLEEP TIMER 0
1
Press ACTION to display menu.
2
Press ŸźŻŹ to select “TV,” and press
ACTION.
M A I N M E N U
T V
L O C K L A N G U A G E
C H
C L O C K
E X I T
S E L E C T :
S E T
S E T
: A C T I O N
3
Press Ÿź to select “VIDEO ADJUST,”
and press Ź.
S E T U P T V
C A P T I O N
I N P U T S E L E C T
I N P U T S E L E C T
: T U N E R
V I D E O A D J U S T
T A P E S E L E C T
: T - 1 2 0
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
4
Press Ÿź to select an adjustment item
(see below.), and press ŻŹ to adjust.
C O L O R
T I N T
B R I G H T N E S S
P I C T U R E
S H A R P N E S S
N O R M A L
B R I G H T N E S S
P I C T U R E
S H A R P N E S S
N O R M A L
S E L E C T :
A D J U S T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
5
Press ACTION three times to exit.
C O L O R
T I N T
B R I G H T N E S S
P I C T U R E
S H A R P N E S S
T I N T
B R I G H T N E S S
P I C T U R E
S H A R P N E S S
N O R M A L
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
This unit can be set to automatically power on in
one of 2 modes (TV, Playback).
Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM
screen.
• Make sure a tape is inserted if Playback mode is
selected.
• ON-TIMER mode
selection order
Press PROG to set ON TIMER.
• “ON TIMER SET” is displayed.
• ON TIMER Indicator lights on unit.
• ON TIMER Indicator lights on unit.
Press Ÿź to select “ON TIMER,” and
press Ź to display ON TIMER screen.
CH01
PLAY
CH125
CH02
CH03
To Cancel ON-TIMER,
Repeat steps 1 and 2. Then, press ADD/DLT to
clear the time in step 3. Now, press PROG to end.
“ON TIMER END” briefly appears on-screen.
S E T P R O G R A M
T I M E R P R O G R A M M I N G
O N T I M E R
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: P R O G
ON-TIMER
1
2
3
4
Press Ÿź to select desired settings,
and press Ź to set the ON-TIMER time
and ON-TIMER mode.
To Make Corrections, use Ÿź and ŻŹ to
move back and correct.
O N T I M E R
1 0 : - - A M C H - -
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: P R O G
O N T I M E R
1 0 : 0 0 A M C H 0 5
C A N C E L : A D D / D L T
S E L E C T :
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: P R O G
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Note:
• “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip menu.
Not necessary except Canadian tapes or broadcasts.
Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings
NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS
Some TV shows, such as news, sports, weather,
bulletins, emergency information have no
ratings.
Note:
• You may select from standard TV ratings (chart 1), or
customize to a specific content rating (chart 2).
“ON”
Ö
V-Chip Control is activated.
“OFF”
Ö
V-Chip Control is deactivated.
Blocking Message
• If a program or movie
exceeds the ratings you
have set, a message will
appear and sound is
muted.
<When V-Chip Control is activated>
To View a Blocked Program / Movie
[Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip Control]
Enter your secret code (ACCESS CODE) in the
Blocking Message screen.
• V-Chip Control is reactivated when power is turned
off or power failure occurs.
[Deactivate V-Chip Control]
Enter your secret code (see page 6). Then, set
US MOVIES and/or US TV PROGRAMS to
“OFF” using Ÿź and Ź. (Ratings set is retained
and will be in effect when V-Chip Control is
activated again.)
US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS:
Chart 2
US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS:
Chart 1
US MOVIES RATINGS
If LOCK menu is not displayed, do “Enter Secret
Code” steps on page 6.
G
GENERAL AUDIENCE:
All ages admitted.
All ages admitted.
PG
PARENTAL GUIDANCE:
Some material may not be suitable for
Some material may not be suitable for
children.
PG-13
PARENTS CAUTIONED:
Some material may be inappropriate for
Some material may be inappropriate for
children under 13.
R
RESTRICTED:
Children under 17 must be accompanied by
Children under 17 must be accompanied by
a parent or adult.
NC-17
OVER AGE 17 ONLY:
No one 17 and under admitted.
No one 17 and under admitted.
X
ADULTS ONLY:
FV
Fantasy Violence
V
Violence
S
Sexual Situations
L
Adult Language
D
Sexually Suggestive Dialogue
TV-Y
FOR ALL CHILDREN:
Content specifically geared to young viewers
Content specifically geared to young viewers
ages 2-6.
TV-Y7
FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER:
May contain mild physical or comedic
May contain mild physical or comedic
violence which may frighten children under 7.
TV-G
GENERAL AUDIENCE:
Contains little or no violence, strong
Contains little or no violence, strong
language, or sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG
PARENTAL GUIDANCE:
May contain infrequent coarse language,
May contain infrequent coarse language,
limited violence, some suggestive sexual
dialogue and situations.
TV-14
PARENTS CAUTIONED:
May contain sophisticated themes, sexual
May contain sophisticated themes, sexual
situations, strong language, and more intense
violence.
TV-MA
MATURE AUDIENCE:
May contain mature themes, profane
May contain mature themes, profane
language, graphic violence, and sexual
situations.
Enter Code
Setup
Blocking
1
Press Ÿź to select “US TV
PROGRAMS,” and press Ź to set
“ON” or “OFF.”
L O C K
U S M O V I E S
: O F F
C H A N G E S E T T I N G S
U S T V P R O G R A M S
: O F F
C H A N G E S E T T I N G S
N E X T P A G E
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
2
Press Ÿź to select “CHANGE
SETTINGS,” and press Ź.
L O C K
U S M O V I E S
: O F F
C H A N G E S E T T I N G S
U S T V P R O G R A M S
: O F F
C H A N G E S E T T I N G S
N E X T P A G E
S E L E C T :
S E T :
E N D
: A C T I O N
3
Press Ÿź to select “VIEW NR
PROGRAMS?,” and press Ź to set
“YES” or “NO.”
V I E W N R P R O G R A M S ? : Y E S
T V - Y
U N L O C K E D
T V - Y 7 F V
T V - G
T V - P G
T V - 1 4 V S L D
T V - M A V S L
T V - P G
T V - 1 4 V S L D
T V - M A V S L
C O N T A I N S N O R A T I N G
S E L E C T : S E T :
E N D : A C T I O N
E N D : A C T I O N
4
Press Ÿź to select and Ź to set
ratings. (See ratings charts at right.)
• Ratings highlighted in Green will be blocked.
Ratings in white letters will not be blocked.
V I E W N R P R O G R A M S ? : Y E S
T V - Y U N L O C K E D
T V - Y 7 F V
T V - G
T V - P G V S L D
T V - 1 4 V S L D
T V - M A V S L
T V - P G V S L D
T V - 1 4 V S L D
T V - M A V S L
F O R A L L C H I L D R E N
S E L E C T : S E T :
E N D : A C T I O N
E N D : A C T I O N
5
Press ACTION three times to exit
this mode.
Enter Code
Setup
Blocking
C H 0 8
P R O G R A M R A T I N G E X C E E D E D
R A T I N G : P G - 1 3
A C C E S S C O D E
A C C E S S C O D E
- - - -
E N T E R : 0 - 9
V-Chip Control Feature (continued)
Enter Secret Code
Setup US MOVIES Ratings
S
etup US TV PROGRAMS
Ratings
Blocking Message
US MOVIES RATINGS
U
S TV PROGRAMS
RATINGS:Chart 1
US TV PROGRAMS
RATINGS: Chart 2