Panasonic AG-3200 Operating Instructions Manual

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— 6 —A Check contentsMake sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in“Specifications” ( pg. 21).B Situate VCRPlace the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.C Connect VCR to TVRF ConnectionA Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.B Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN terminal on therear of the VCR.C Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminalon the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna input terminal.AV Connection(improves picture quality during tape playback.)If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectorsA Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the illustration.B Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEOOUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/videoinput connectors on the TV.S-video Connection(allows you to make the most of the S-VHS picture performance.)If your TV is equipped with a S-video input connectorA Perform “RF Connection” above.B Connect a S-video cable between the S VIDEO OUTconnector on the rear of the VCR and the S-video inputconnector on the TV.C Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT connectorson the rear of the VCR and the audio input connectors on theTV.● Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR toyour TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This willensure that you can record one show while watching another.D Perform Plug&Play setupPlug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Do not turn on theVCR. The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically. Thetime and date can be set automatically by the clock setting datatransmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels. Wecall this TV channel the “host channel” and it is a PBS channel inyour area.ATTENTION:● If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clockand tuner channels separately ( pg. 7 – 8).● Depending on areas or reception conditions, the VCR may notreceive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If thisfunction is taking a considerable amount of time, it may benecessary to perform the procedure in “Semiauto Clock Set”( pg. 7) or “Manual Clock Set” ( pg. 8).What to do if Plug&Play setting failed● If an incorrect time is displayed on the display panel, performthe procedure in “Semiauto Clock Set” ( pg. 7) or “ManualClock Set” ( pg. 8).● If “–:– –” appears on the display panel, ensure that the antennacable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; thePlug&Play setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug&Playsetting is not performed though the antenna cable is connectedcorrectly, perform the procedure in “Manual Clock Set”( pg. 8) and “Auto Channel Set” ( pg. 8) or “ManualChannel Set” ( pg. 8).E Set VCR channelThe VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch thepicture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RFconnection. Press POWER 1 to turn off the VCR, then pressSTOP/EJECT (0) on the VCR for more than 5 seconds. “CH3”appears on the display panel. Press CH+/– on the Remote to select“CH3”, “CH4” or “CH–”(OFF), then press OK.● The VCR channel is preset to “CH3”. Set to “CH4” if CH3 isused for broadcasting in your area.F Final preparation for useTurn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (orAV mode) on the TV. You can now perform basic playback orbasic recording.● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RFconnection, press TV/VCR on the Remote so that the VCR modeindicator lights on the display panel.Connections and Plug&PlaySettingRF cable(supplied)Back of VCRFlat feederAC power cordAudio/videocable(not supplied)To audio/videoinput connectorsAntenna or cableMatching transformer(not supplied)Coaxial cableAC outletTo 75 terminalTVTo S-video inputconnectorS-video cable(supplied)During Initial Auto Clock Set“Aut” blinks.During Auto Channel SetThe channel numbers are displayed as they arescanned and set.Plug&Play CompletedThe current time is displayed.