AGVP300 User Guide
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...'s display 8 Infra-red Remote Controller 9 The remote control 11 Installing the Batteries 11 Use 11 Connections 12 Basic Connections 12 Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets .......... 12 To enjoy DVD video with a higher image quality 13 Cable Connection 14 Tuning the TV to your unit 15 Plug in Auto Tuning 15 VCR VCR Playback 17 Basic Playback 17 Other Playback Functions 18 Tracking Adjustment and Vertical Locking Adjustment 19 Manual Recording 20 One-Touch Recording (OTR 21 Timer Recording 22 To Program...
...'s display 8 Infra-red Remote Controller 9 The remote control 11 Installing the Batteries 11 Use 11 Connections 12 Basic Connections 12 Connection to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets .......... 12 To enjoy DVD video with a higher image quality 13 Cable Connection 14 Tuning the TV to your unit 15 Plug in Auto Tuning 15 VCR VCR Playback 17 Basic Playback 17 Other Playback Functions 18 Tracking Adjustment and Vertical Locking Adjustment 19 Manual Recording 20 One-Touch Recording (OTR 21 Timer Recording 22 To Program...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: AG-VP300P Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800- 524-1448 This device complies with any inside part of...
... attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: AG-VP300P Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800- 524-1448 This device complies with any inside part of...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PLAY MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT SET UP (26) (27) (28) Control reference guide (continued) ª VCR OPERATION When you operate the video cassette recorder, always select "VCR" with the [VCR/TV/DVD] switch. Before Use Infra-red Remote Controller The remote control unit for this unit is not connected (l page 12), press this button to switch the signal...
... TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PLAY MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT SET UP (26) (27) (28) Control reference guide (continued) ª VCR OPERATION When you operate the video cassette recorder, always select "VCR" with the [VCR/TV/DVD] switch. Before Use Infra-red Remote Controller The remote control unit for this unit is not connected (l page 12), press this button to switch the signal...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... still connected to the mains. ≥With some Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using this depends on . (4) VCR/TV/DVD switch (VCR/TV/DVD) (5) Channel up/down buttons (CHIJ) ≥Selects the required television channel. (6) TV volume up/down buttons (rN s, VOLUME) ≥Adjusts the volume of the TV. The settings for the Remote Controller: The remote controller is about one year, although this button. No additional settings need to standby mode or vice versa. Use Aim at the receiver...
... still connected to the mains. ≥With some Panasonic TVs cannot be operated using this depends on . (4) VCR/TV/DVD switch (VCR/TV/DVD) (5) Channel up/down buttons (CHIJ) ≥Selects the required television channel. (6) TV volume up/down buttons (rN s, VOLUME) ≥Adjusts the volume of the TV. The settings for the Remote Controller: The remote controller is about one year, although this button. No additional settings need to standby mode or vice versa. Use Aim at the receiver...
AGVP300 User Guide
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...] to select the VCR mode. 3 Select a program number on your unit Before Use VCR VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ DVD TV TV VCR DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT REC TRACKING/V-LOCK 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 AV 0 INDEX/SKIP 100 SLOW/SEARCH VCR/TV/DVD NAVI TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER MENU PLAY LIST MENU DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PLAY MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT SET UP VCR/TV POWER /I POWER /I ] (VCRÍ) to turn on channel...
...] to select the VCR mode. 3 Select a program number on your unit Before Use VCR VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ DVD TV TV VCR DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT REC TRACKING/V-LOCK 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 AV 0 INDEX/SKIP 100 SLOW/SEARCH VCR/TV/DVD NAVI TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER MENU PLAY LIST MENU DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PLAY MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT SET UP VCR/TV POWER /I POWER /I ] (VCRÍ) to turn on channel...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... VCR mode. VCR Playback VCR Basic Playback VCR VCR/DVD OUTPUT VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ DVD TV TV VCR DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT REC TRACKING/V-LOCK 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 AV 0 INDEX/SKIP 100 SLOW/SEARCH VCR/TV/DVD NAVI TOP MENU MENU DIRECT PLAY 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER ENTER MENU DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PLAY MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT SET UP VCR/TV To Switch to the Desired Video (Common Output...
... VCR mode. VCR Playback VCR Basic Playback VCR VCR/DVD OUTPUT VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ DVD TV TV VCR DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT REC TRACKING/V-LOCK 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 AV 0 INDEX/SKIP 100 SLOW/SEARCH VCR/TV/DVD NAVI TOP MENU MENU DIRECT PLAY 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER ENTER MENU DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PLAY MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT SET UP VCR/TV To Switch to the Desired Video (Common Output...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... [POWERÍ/I VCR EJECT TAPE TIMER REC REFRESH AV2 IN VIDEO CH REC/OTR JET REW L AUDIO R STOP PLAY PICTURE TIMER MODE CHECK To Obtain a Higher Speed Picture than 2 seconds. 2 Press [PLAY1] on the remote controller for more . To turn itself off when Play-Off Timer is a 5 second blank at the end of the program and plays it again. (It only works if there is completed. To Play back the Recorded Part Repeatedly Keep [ 1](PLAY...
... [POWERÍ/I VCR EJECT TAPE TIMER REC REFRESH AV2 IN VIDEO CH REC/OTR JET REW L AUDIO R STOP PLAY PICTURE TIMER MODE CHECK To Obtain a Higher Speed Picture than 2 seconds. 2 Press [PLAY1] on the remote controller for more . To turn itself off when Play-Off Timer is a 5 second blank at the end of the program and plays it again. (It only works if there is completed. To Play back the Recorded Part Repeatedly Keep [ 1](PLAY...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... also select the channels with this unit. Manual Recording VCR VCR/DVD OUTPUT Numeric buttons VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ DVD TV TV VCR DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT REC TRACKING/V-LOCK 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 AV 0 INDEX/SKIP 100 SLOW/SEARCH VCR/TV/DVD REC CH NAVI TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER MENU PLAY LIST DISPLAY DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW SPEED CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PLAY MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT SET UP VCR/TV...
... also select the channels with this unit. Manual Recording VCR VCR/DVD OUTPUT Numeric buttons VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ DVD TV TV VCR DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT REC TRACKING/V-LOCK 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 AV 0 INDEX/SKIP 100 SLOW/SEARCH VCR/TV/DVD REC CH NAVI TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER MENU PLAY LIST DISPLAY DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW SPEED CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PLAY MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT SET UP VCR/TV...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... OTR function works during normal recording. ≥When the tape reaches its end during OTR, the unit will turn the unit on again, press [POWERÍ/I ] (VCRÍ). VCR Manual Recording (continued) STOP PLAY PROGRESSIVE OUT MUSIC REC CHECK WITH PICTURE OPEN/CLOSE DVD REC CHECK To play back a disc while recording on a video cassette You can play back a DVD disc while recording. ≥Playback will automatically switch off . 21 Operations 1 While recording, Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to "DVD". 2 If "OUT1 [VCR/DVD]" is...
... OTR function works during normal recording. ≥When the tape reaches its end during OTR, the unit will turn the unit on again, press [POWERÍ/I ] (VCRÍ). VCR Manual Recording (continued) STOP PLAY PROGRESSIVE OUT MUSIC REC CHECK WITH PICTURE OPEN/CLOSE DVD REC CHECK To play back a disc while recording on a video cassette You can play back a DVD disc while recording. ≥Playback will automatically switch off . 21 Operations 1 While recording, Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to "DVD". 2 If "OUT1 [VCR/DVD]" is...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... current clock display on the unit. ≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to "VCR". ≥Press [VCR/TV] to start the clock and exit the setting screen. CLOCK SET ≥AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL CLOCK SET NAVI TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU MENU PLAY LIST ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PLAY MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT SET UP VCR/TV Change the settings to change the setting. ≥D.S.T. This resets the time to show the VCR MENU...
... current clock display on the unit. ≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to "VCR". ≥Press [VCR/TV] to start the clock and exit the setting screen. CLOCK SET ≥AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL CLOCK SET NAVI TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU MENU PLAY LIST ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PLAY MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT SET UP VCR/TV Change the settings to change the setting. ≥D.S.T. This resets the time to show the VCR MENU...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... VCR DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT REC TRACKING/V-LOCK 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 AV 0 INDEX/SKIP 100 SLOW/SEARCH VCR/DVD/TV NAVI TOP MENU MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER ENTER MENU DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW SUBTITLE CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PLAY MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT SET UP POSITION MEMORY VCR/TV DVD OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY PROGRESSIVE OUT MUSIC REC CHECK WITH PICTURE PROGRESSIVE OUT OPEN/CLOSE DVD ª When a menu screen...
... VCR DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT REC TRACKING/V-LOCK 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 AV 0 INDEX/SKIP 100 SLOW/SEARCH VCR/DVD/TV NAVI TOP MENU MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER ENTER MENU DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW SUBTITLE CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PLAY MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT SET UP POSITION MEMORY VCR/TV DVD OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY PROGRESSIVE OUT MUSIC REC CHECK WITH PICTURE PROGRESSIVE OUT OPEN/CLOSE DVD ª When a menu screen...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... you wish to display a tree screen. To stop Press [∫]. MP3/WMA and CD text navigating menus Numeric buttons VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ DVD TV TV VCR DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT REC TRACKING/V-LOCK 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 AV 0 INDEX/SKIP 100 SLOW/SEARCH VCR/TV/DVD NAVI TOP MENU MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW MENU RETURN CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE [MP3...
... you wish to display a tree screen. To stop Press [∫]. MP3/WMA and CD text navigating menus Numeric buttons VCR/DVD/TV VCR/ DVD TV TV VCR DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT REC TRACKING/V-LOCK 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 AV 0 INDEX/SKIP 100 SLOW/SEARCH VCR/TV/DVD NAVI TOP MENU MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW MENU RETURN CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE [MP3...
AGVP300 User Guide
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..., Mini component (Not supplied) R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L VIDEO OUT1 (VCR/DVD) VIDEO IN (AV1) IN OUT RF Analog connection 2-ch analog amplifier (Not supplied) or, Mini component (Not supplied) DVD OPTICAL IN To optical input terminal Optical digital cable (Not supplied) OPTICAL AUX IN R L To audio input terminal (AUX, etc.) Audio cable (Not supplied) ≥Set "Audio"l"PCM Down Conversion" to "Yes" in the SET UP menus and set "Dolby Digital" and "DTS Digital Surround" in accordance...
..., Mini component (Not supplied) R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L VIDEO OUT1 (VCR/DVD) VIDEO IN (AV1) IN OUT RF Analog connection 2-ch analog amplifier (Not supplied) or, Mini component (Not supplied) DVD OPTICAL IN To optical input terminal Optical digital cable (Not supplied) OPTICAL AUX IN R L To audio input terminal (AUX, etc.) Audio cable (Not supplied) ≥Set "Audio"l"PCM Down Conversion" to "Yes" in the SET UP menus and set "Dolby Digital" and "DTS Digital Surround" in accordance...
AGVP300 User Guide
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...) 49 Subtitle Choose the preferred subtitle language. DVD-V RAM [VCD] Progressive Out (Component) (lpage 33) Choose "Enable" to have been selected. ≥Select "Level 0" to make basic settings. Audio DVD-V RAM [VCD] Black Level Control Change the black level of picture shown when paused. Digital Audio Output (lpage 51) PCM Down Conversion (lpage 51) Dolby Digital (lpage 51) DTS Digital Surround (lpage 51) Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for playback. Display Menu Language Choose the preferred language for...
...) 49 Subtitle Choose the preferred subtitle language. DVD-V RAM [VCD] Progressive Out (Component) (lpage 33) Choose "Enable" to have been selected. ≥Select "Level 0" to make basic settings. Audio DVD-V RAM [VCD] Black Level Control Change the black level of picture shown when paused. Digital Audio Output (lpage 51) PCM Down Conversion (lpage 51) Dolby Digital (lpage 51) DTS Digital Surround (lpage 51) Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for playback. Display Menu Language Choose the preferred language for...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... VCR/ DVD TV TV VCR DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT REC TRACKING/V-LOCK 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 AV 0 INDEX/SKIP 100 SLOW/SEARCH VCR/TV/DVD NAVI TOP MENU MENU DIRECT PLAY 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW RETURN CANCEL/RESET CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PLAY MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT SET UP SET UP Preparations ≥Turn on the TV and select the video input...
... VCR/ DVD TV TV VCR DVD VCR/DVD REC CHECK OUTPUT REC TRACKING/V-LOCK 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 AV 0 INDEX/SKIP 100 SLOW/SEARCH VCR/TV/DVD NAVI TOP MENU MENU DIRECT PLAY 3, 4, 2, 1 NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG/CHECK TIMER QUICK REPLAY JET REW RETURN CANCEL/RESET CANCEL/RESET SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE MUSIC w/ PICTURE A.SRD CINEMA POSITION MEMORY SEARCH PICTURE SPEED VCR/TV PLAY MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT SET UP SET UP Preparations ≥Turn on the TV and select the video input...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... the signal, the setting must be output by this unit's OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. Changing settings (continued) Digital output [DVD-V[ Change the settings when you connected cannot decode the signal. Select "On" for Dolby Digital): Select if the equipment you press [ENTER]. ≥The lock symbol appears closed to PCM. PCM (Initial setting for DTS Digital Surround): Select if the equipment you have a sampling frequency of noise which can damage your password. 2) Press [ENTER] to output audio with...
... the signal, the setting must be output by this unit's OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. Changing settings (continued) Digital output [DVD-V[ Change the settings when you connected cannot decode the signal. Select "On" for Dolby Digital): Select if the equipment you press [ENTER]. ≥The lock symbol appears closed to PCM. PCM (Initial setting for DTS Digital Surround): Select if the equipment you have a sampling frequency of noise which can damage your password. 2) Press [ENTER] to output audio with...
AGVP300 User Guide
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.... Read the instructions and try again. - 54 On Screen Display ª VCR PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE. ≥[REC¥] (¥REC/OTR) or [TIMER ] ( TIMER REC) has been pressed without a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. Stop the tape. The number following indications automatically appear in "Progressive Out (Component)". Alternatively, press [POWERÍ/I] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power...
.... Read the instructions and try again. - 54 On Screen Display ª VCR PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE. ≥[REC¥] (¥REC/OTR) or [TIMER ] ( TIMER REC) has been pressed without a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. Stop the tape. The number following indications automatically appear in "Progressive Out (Component)". Alternatively, press [POWERÍ/I] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... on-screen menu icon, "TV Aspect" in the VCR MENU, and select "ON" for "BLUE BACK". 30 appear. Consult your television's operating instructions. - Disc picture Picture distorted. There is ghosting when progressive output is on ≥The television antenna cable is too close to appear. Menus not displayed correctly. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you play tapes recorded with...
... on-screen menu icon, "TV Aspect" in the VCR MENU, and select "ON" for "BLUE BACK". 30 appear. Consult your television's operating instructions. - Disc picture Picture distorted. There is ghosting when progressive output is on ≥The television antenna cable is too close to appear. Menus not displayed correctly. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you play tapes recorded with...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... availability. - program play . ≥This function depends on -screen menu icon. 40 incorrect. Display the subtitles. 40 ≥Subtitles position is the source, press and hold [REW6] (VCR), [PLAY1] password. (DVD) and [ There are ≥The unit numbers markers by time so they change the source, or open the disc tray. 45 Marker numbers I call them . 45 different when I added are already markers on the unit's display. - language is installed with...
... availability. - program play . ≥This function depends on -screen menu icon. 40 incorrect. Display the subtitles. 40 ≥Subtitles position is the source, press and hold [REW6] (VCR), [PLAY1] password. (DVD) and [ There are ≥The unit numbers markers by time so they change the source, or open the disc tray. 45 Marker numbers I call them . 45 different when I added are already markers on the unit's display. - language is installed with...
AGVP300 User Guide
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... view programs on a DVD to be output as they were recorded and reproduce colors with [AUDIO] when playing back. VCR playback Can cassettes recorded overseas be played back? Yes, if they were recorded in NTSC format in the SP, LP or EP mode. Timer recording Is it is recommended to connect to the component video inputs. (lpage 13) The component video inputs allow the signals on another cassette when the timer recording is set to "AUTO", the DVD video output is not switched...
... view programs on a DVD to be output as they were recorded and reproduce colors with [AUDIO] when playing back. VCR playback Can cassettes recorded overseas be played back? Yes, if they were recorded in NTSC format in the SP, LP or EP mode. Timer recording Is it is recommended to connect to the component video inputs. (lpage 13) The component video inputs allow the signals on another cassette when the timer recording is set to "AUTO", the DVD video output is not switched...