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Combination vcr models no. ag-513g/ag-520g

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