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NTSC
Digital Video Cassette Recorder
Model AG-
P
POWER
EJECT
MENU
A.DUB REC PLAY PAUSE
DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH.
AG-DV2500
1 / 3 SET
CH
MIC REMOTE INPUT REW FF
OFF LINE
2 / 4 STOP
AUDIO
9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010
Printed in Thailand LLT0029-001A
© 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All rights res
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1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 5. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 6. Do not use this appliance near water – for example, near a bathtub, washb
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. A REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME. Le symbole de l’éclair à l’intérieur d’un trian
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Thank you for purchasing our Digital MAIN FEATURES Video Cassette Recorder AG-DV2500P. ● DV format High picture and sound quality by digital tech- nology. ● Compatible mechanisms for standard/mini DV cassettes It records on and plays back DV cassettes of the standard and mini size. (SP mode only) As this is a DV-format video cassette recorder, DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in DV for- video cassettes with the or logos can mat. be used with it. DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in DV for- A tape
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION EDIT Precautions .................................................... 6 Using the unit in an editing system .............. 48 Daily maintenance and regular inspection ..... 7 Precautions on the use of cleaning tape ........ 8 MENU SCREEN Cassette tape ................................................. 8 Structure of the menu ................................... 51 Condensation ................................................. 9 Setting the menu ......................
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INTRODUCTION Precautions Place of storage and use Maintaining the unit (Please turn off the Please avoid storing or using this VTR in the fol- power before performing maintenance lowing places: work.) ● Extremely hot or cold places beyond the al- Please wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Do not wipe lowable temperature for operation (5˚C – 35˚C). it with thinner or benzene lest the surface melts or becomes dull. For stubborn stains, wipe first ● Humid or dry places beyond the allowable with a
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Daily maintenance and regular inspection This unit uses consumables or components that will wear off. If a worn-out or deteriorated component continues to be used, it may cause the unit to break down. To prevent this, please perform daily mainte- nance using the head-cleaning tape. With the head-cleaning tape alone, however, the entire tape-winding mechanism cannot be completely cleaned. Please perform regular maintenance of the components as shown below. Regular inspection (maintenance) The t
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For recording and storing videotapes in the best condition Observe the following instructions for the best recording and storage of videotapes. ● Take care of the conditions of handling videotapes. It is recommended that you record and store videotapes in the environment below. Storage Recording Short period Long period (Up to 10 years) (Over 10 years) Temperature 17°C to 25°C 15°C to 23°C 15°C to 19°C Humidity 30% to 70% 40% to 55% 25% to 35% Hourly temperature change Less than 10°C – – Hourl
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS – Front panel – 2 POWER EJECT 1 MENU A.DUB REC PLAY PAUSE DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. AG-DV2500 1 / 3 SET CH MIC REMOTE INPUT REW FF OFF LINE 2 / 4 STOP AUDIO 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO 43 [POWER] Power button/LED [A. DUB] Audio dubbing button/LED 1 3 ● Press this button to turn on the power and op- ● Press this button for audio dubbing (after-re- erate the unit. (Power ON) cording). Press this button again to turn off the power. For audio dubbing, set the AUDIO MO
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS – Front panel – (continued) 8 9 POWER EJECT MENU A.DUB REC PLAY PAUSE DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. AG-DV2500 0 1 / 3 SET MIC REMOTE INPUT CH REW FF OFF LINE 2 / 4 STOP AUDIO ! 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO #@ [REC] Record button/LED [FF] Fast forward button/LED 8 ! ● Hold down this button and press the 9 PLAY ●When the unit is in the STOP mode, press button to start recording. During recording, the this button to execute fast-forward winding of LED lights up red. the
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% $ ^ POWER EJECT MENU A.DUB REC PLAY PAUSE DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. AG-DV2500 1 / 3 SET CH MIC REMOTE INPUT REW FF OFF LINE 2 / 4 STOP AUDIO 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO Indicator $ Audio indicator % :When a cassette is loaded, the LED This is an indicator for determining the pres- lights up green. (Likewise when the unit ence of audio signals (CH audio selected via is in the POWER OFF state.) the AUDIO OUT SEL item of the AUDIO/VIDEO When a cassette is being loaded or menu). ejected, the LED blinks
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!6 5 WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. DV IN/OUT AUDIO VIDEO I N 9 9PIN REMOTE DC 12V NTSC PAL O AUX U 0 T CH 1/3 CH 2/4 LINE S -VIDEO 87 [S-VIDEO IN] S-VIDEO input [AUDIO IN] Audio input terminal 5 9 terminal (4P) (PHONO2) This is the input terminal for YC separate video sig- This is the audio signal (analog) input terminal. nals. For audio dubbing, sounds from the CH1/3 ter- ● To input video signals from this terminal, set the minal are re
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS – Wireless remote controller – 245 [STILL MODE] button 4 Use this button to select images in the STILL mode. POWER When the unit is in the STILL mode, press this VCR DISPLAY button to toggle images in the following se- 1 STILL /I BARS BLANK MODE quence. 3 AUDIO Field image (1st/2nd alternate still) ¥ 1st field MENU SEARCH+ MUTING image ¥ 2nd field image ¥ frame image 6 OUT SEL. 9 SET 7 [BLANK] button 5 SEARCH– OUT LEV. When the unit enters the STOP mode, pres
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY – Regarding on-screen display – Besides E-E images and playback images, the monitor connected to the VIDEO LINE OUT terminal and S- VIDEO OUT terminal provides the following on-screen information. Wireless remote controller DISPLAY menu –––D I SP LAY––– DI SPLAY ON Set at ON POWER COUN T ER POS I . L OWER - R VCR DISPLAY or AUTO TIME CODE ON VTR MODE ON DISPLAY STILL BARS BLANK /I TAPE REMA IN OFF MODE button TIME / DATE OFF AUD I O I NFO . OF F AUDIO DA T E STY L E M / D / Y
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY – Status display – Status display: It displays the current settings and operating status. 1 mi n 32K CH–1/2 0 10 / 1 0 / 02 STANDBY-OF F 2 12 : 0 0 : 00 TCR 02:00:00:00 No. Item Content Sampling frequency/audio • Sampling frequency 1 output CH During recording, the setting value of the AUDIO MODE item of the AUDIO/VIDEO menu is displayed (32K or 48K). During playback, the sampling frequency of the sound re- Memo corded on the tape is displayed (32K, 48K, 44.1K). If the time c
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY – Status display – (continued) mi n 32K CH–1/2 0 5 - 10 / 1 0 / 02 STANDBY OF F 4 12 : 0 0 : 00 TCR02:00:00:00 3 No. Item Content Time code • It displays the time codes (hour, minute, second and frame). 3 During playback, the time codes recorded on the tape are displayed. TCR : time code reader data TCG : time code generator data DTCG : time code data input from a DV IN terminal • The symbols for the second and frame differ according to the framing modes. (NTSC only) 00 :
