Panasonic AG-1340P User Manual

OperatingInstructionsAG-/<EJECTPOWER Í/ IPLAYSTOP∫1SEARCHXW56¥REC/OTRPICTURE MODETIMER RECÁV/ REWFF/WVQT9136Video Cassette RecorderBefore attemptin

10RFOUTIN IN (AV1) OUTVIDEOAUDIO3412 AC IN SECTEURConnection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input SocketsAntenna InputConnectorTV Set (Not supplied)

11Setting UpCable ConnectionCable-VCR-TV (For CATV/PAYChannels Recording/Playback)The VCR has an extended range, and can tunethe Low-Band, Mid-Band, S

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13Setting UpAUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDINGEND : MENU2AUTO TUNING ISCOMPLETED.END: MENUDisappears 23 Select a program number on the TV whichyou

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15Setting UpAUTOSELECTEND: , OK:MENUCHANNEL SETANTENNA SYSTEM≥MANUALManual System SettingProcedureFollow steps 1 to 4 on page 14.5 Select [MANUAL

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17Setting UpSetting the Clock of your VCRThe built-in digital clock is used to activate thetimer for automatic recording and must be setto the correct

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19Setting UpOSD ≥ON OFFTAPE SELECT≥T120 T160 T180BLUE BACK ≥ON OFFJET NAVIGATOR ≥ON ≥OFFDELETE NAVIDATA ≥NO YESJET SEARCH x27 ≥x35OPTIONEND

2AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDINGEND : MENU2Dear CustomerThank you for purchasing this PanasonicVideo Cassette Recorder.We strongly suggest that you

20To Delete All the Jet NavigatorData Stored in the VCR’sMemoryFollow steps 1 to 2 on page 18.3 Select [DELETENAVIDATA] by pressing3 or 4.4 Select [YE

21Basic OperationsTIMER RECREC/OTRPICTURE MODE65EJECTSEARCH/REW FF/STOP PLAY13724TVVCRVOLUMEAVINPUT SELECTVCR/TVRESETOSD/DISPLAYPICTURE MODERECTIMERÁN

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23Basic OperationsBeginningof TapeEnd ofRecorded PartRepeat PlaybackPLAYREWControl signalInterruption(at least 5 sec.)Notes:– Repeat Playback function

24TIMER RECREC/OTRPICTURE MODE65EJECTSEARCH/REW FF/STOP PLAY1534TVVCRVOLUMEAVINPUT SELECTVCR/TVRESETOSD/DISPLAYPICTURE MODERECTIMERÁNAVIPROG/CHECK SPE

25Basic OperationsTVVCRVOLUMEAVINPUT SELECTVCR/TVRESETOSD/DISPLAYPICTURE MODERECTIMERÁNAVIPROG/CHECK SPEEDONrsOFFrsDATErrsWWXsXWXSEARCHCANCELINDEXOKAU

26TIMER RECREC/OTR65EJECTSEARCH/REW FF/STOP PLAYOne-Touch Recording(OTR)Whenever you are in a hurry to start a timerrecording with automatic stop in y

27Advanced OperationsCATEGORYCH DATE ON OFFSP–– ––:–– ––:––––––: 1CATEGORYCH DATE ON OFFSP2 ––:–– ––: ––––––: 1 CATEGORYCH DATE ON OFFSP2 ––:–– ––: ––

28In step 3, select the desired days by pressing[DATE s].For example, CTimer Recording from anExternal Signal SourceIf timer recording is performed by

29Advanced Operations– The tape length must be set correctly.(See page 19.)– Tapes except T30, -60, -90, -120, -140, -160,-180 tapes may not work corr

3ContentsBefore UseControls and Connection Sockets ... 04Infrared Remote Controller ... 06Remote Controller Setup ...

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31Advanced OperationsTo Set the CategoryThe category setting allows you to find whatkind of programs are recorded by the characterand the icon indicat

32Program 2To Check the RecordedProgramming Data(Time Stamp Function)When playback starts after searching with JetNavigator function or index search f

33Advanced OperationsTVVCRVOLUMEAVINPUT SELECTVCR/TVRESETOSD/DISPLAYPICTURE MODERECTIMERÁNAVIPROG/CHECK SPEEDONrOFFrDATErrWWsXWXSEARCHCANCELINDEXOKAUD

34TVVCRVOLUMEAVINPUT SELECTVCR/TVRESETOSD/DISPLAYPICTURE MODERECTIMERÁNAVIPROG/CHECK SPEEDONrsOFFrsDATErrsWWXsXWXSEARCHCANCELINDEXOKAUDIO∫1342 1569¥:Í

35Advanced OperationsTIMER RECREC/OTRPICTURE MODE65EJECTSEARCH/REW FF/STOP PLAYTVVCRVOLUMEAVINPUT SELECTVCR/TVRESETOSD/DISPLAYPICTURE MODERECTIMERÁNAV

36Before Requesting ServiceBefore requesting service, check the followingpoints again.Message of On Screen DisplayOn screen displaymessages are displa

37Helpful HintsPlayback will not operate correctlyThe symptom description is indicated inbrackets [ ].[The picture is noisy or is not in color.Horizon

38Usage PrecautionsPlease read these precautions before youoperate this VCR.Avoid Sudden Changes inTemperatureIf the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold

39Helpful HintsDirt on the video headsIf the video heads get dirty, pictures will not berecorded or played back clearly.(See the following conditions.

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40SpecificationsAG-1340PPower Source: 120 V AC 50/60HzPower Consumption: 22 WVideo Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemVideo Head

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Before Use5FRONT01 POWER Í/I (VCR Í) (‘ 12)02 Cassette Compartment (‘ 21)03 TIMER REC Á (TIMER Á) (‘ 28)004 I J (‘ 13, 35)05 STOP ∫ (‘ 21, 24)06 PLAY

6Infrared Remote ControllerThe remote control unit for this VCR is auniversal remote controller. As such, some ofits buttons are not used to operate t

Before Use713 TV ÍPress to switch the TV from on to standbymode or vice versa. In standby mode, theTV is still connected to the mains.– With some TV m

8Remote Controller SetupInstalling the BatteriesInsert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -)correctly aligned.Power Source for the Remote Controll

9Setting UpRFOUTIN IN (AV1) OUTVIDEOAUDIO12 AC IN SECTEUR3ConnectionsThis section shows you how to connect theVCR to an antenna, TV, etc.When the V