Model AG-DV250P Digital Video Cassette Recorder NTSC Digital Video Cassette Recorder Model AG- P POWER EJECT MENU A.DUB REC DVCAM NTSC PLAY PAUSE PAL REC INH. AG-DV2500 1/3 MIC REMOTE INPUT OFF LINE CH SET FF REW 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 © 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. E-2 Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Thank you for purchasing our Digital Video Cassette Recorder AG-DV2500P. As this is a DV-format video cassette recorder, or logos can video cassettes with the be used with it. DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in DV format. This VTR features dual support for NTSC and PAL. Certain functions however, are supported by only one signal system. They are indicated with (NTSC only) or (PAL only).
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Precautions .................................................... 6 Daily maintenance and regular inspection ..... 7 Precautions on the use of cleaning tape ........ 8 Cassette tape ................................................. 8 Condensation ................................................. 9 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS Front panel ................................................... 10 Rear panel ....................................................
INTRODUCTION Precautions 䡵 Place of storage and use Please avoid storing or using this VTR in the following places: ● Extremely hot or cold places beyond the allowable temperature for operation (5˚C – 35˚C). ● Humid or dry places beyond the allowable humidity range for operation (30% –80% RH). ● Dusty or sandy places. ● Places exposed to oil, smoke or steam, such as the kitchen vicinity. ● Intensely vibrating or unstable places. ● Places prone to condensation.
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 maintenance 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.
INTRODUCTION Precautions on the use of cleaning tape Please use cleaning tape produced by PANASONIC. Please follow the instructions below when using the cleaning tape. 1. The tape will run for 10 seconds in the PLAY mode. (Thereafter, it stops automatically and enters the STOP mode.) • After loading the cleaning tape, press the PLAY button. 2. For a single cleaning session, use it up to 3 times. 3. Please refer to the following table as a guide for cleaning. Memo: 1.
䡵 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.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS – Front panel – 2 POWER EJECT 1 MENU A.DUB REC DVCAM NTSC PLAY PAUSE PAL REC INH. AG-DV2500 1/3 MIC REMOTE INPUT OFF LINE CH SET FF REW 2/4 STOP AUDIO 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO 4 3 1 [POWER] Power button/LED ● Press this button to turn on the power and operate the unit. (Power ON) Press this button again to turn off the power. (Power OFF) ● The POWER LED lights up as follows.
POWER EJECT 7 MENU A.DUB REC DVCAM NTSC PLAY PAUSE PAL REC INH. AG-DV2500 1/3 MIC REMOTE INPUT OFF LINE CH SET FF REW 2/4 STOP AUDIO 9PIN 6 WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO 5 5 [REMOTE] Remote select switch Use this switch to select the remote controller type. 9 PIN : Select this to use the RS-422Acompatible editing remote controller (AG-A850) that connects to the 4 9 PIN REMOTE terminal located at the rear panel. Please use this unit as a player.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS – Front panel – 8 (continued) 9 POWER EJECT MENU A.DUB REC DVCAM NTSC PLAY PAUSE PAL REC INH. 0 AG-DV2500 1/3 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE CH SET FF REW 2/4 STOP AUDIO 9PIN WIRELESS DV ! S-VIDEO # 8 [REC] Record button/LED ● Hold down this button and press the 9 PLAY button to start recording. During recording, the LED lights up red. ● Hold down this button and press the 0 PAUSE button to pause the recording.
% $ ^ POWER EJECT MENU A.DUB REC DVCAM NTSC PLAY PAUSE PAL REC INH. AG-DV2500 1/3 MIC REMOTE INPUT OFF LINE CH SET FF REW 2/4 STOP AUDIO 9PIN $ WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO Indicator : When a cassette is loaded, the LED lights up green. (Likewise when the unit is in the POWER OFF state.) When a cassette is being loaded or ejected, the LED blinks. DVCAM : When the unit plays back a tape recorded in the DVCAM format, the LED lights up green.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS – Rear panel – WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. DV IN/OUT AUDIO VIDEO I N 9PIN REMOTE O U T CH 1/3 CH 2/4 LINE NTSC PAL 12V 1 S -VIDEO 4 1 DC power input terminal (2P) This is used for DC12V input. It connects the DC mains cable of the provided AC adapter. Memo ● When power is supplied to this terminal, the POWER indicator located at the front panel lights up.
! 6 5 WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. DV IN/OUT AUDIO VIDEO 9 I N 0 O U T 9PIN REMOTE CH 1/3 5 CH 2/4 LINE S -VIDEO 8 7 [S-VIDEO IN] S-VIDEO input terminal (4P) This is the input terminal for YC separate video signals. ● To input video signals from this terminal, set the INPUT switch on the front panel to S-VIDEO. When Wide discriminating signals are input, ID signals for Wide discriminating signals are recorded.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS – Wireless remote controller – 245 VCR DISPLAY 3 BARS STILL MODE MENU SEARCH+ BLANK 9 4 [STILL MODE] button POWER 1 /I AUDIO MUTING OUT SEL. SET SEARCH– 0 ! $ A.DUB PAUSE F.REV PLAY REW OUT LEV. REC F.ADV FF STOP ^ INDEX – INDEX + 6 7 8 @ # & % VEQ3533 Use this button to select images in the STILL mode. When the unit is in the STILL mode, press this button to toggle images in the following sequence.
[SEARCH–] / button • During playback, STILL mode or variable speed playback in the forward direction, press this button to slow down the playback speed. • During reverse playback or variable speed playback in the reverse direction, press this button to speed up the playback speed. (☞ page 45) • When the menu is displayed, use this button to select the menu items or setting values. [P] / button • During reverse payback/ variable-speed playback, press this button to execute forward playback.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY – Regarding on-screen display – Besides E-E images and playback images, the monitor connected to the VIDEO LINE OUT terminal and SVIDEO OUT terminal provides the following on-screen information. Wireless remote controller VCR DISPLAY DISPLAY button STILL MODE BARS MENU SEARCH+ MENU button BLANK DISPLAY menu – – – D I SP L A Y – – – D I SPLAY ON COUN T E R POS I . L OW E R - R T I ME COD E ON V T R MO D E ON T A P E R EMA I N OF F T I ME / D A T E OF F AUD I O I N FO .
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY – Status display – 䡵 Status display: It displays the current settings and operating status. 1 3 2 K CH – 1 / 2 2 No. 1 10 / 10 / 02 12 : 00 : 00 Item Sampling frequency/audio output CH Memo If the time code display position is set to the upper left, this item will be displayed on the lower right. 2 Date/time Memo If the display position of the time code is set to the lower left, this item will be displayed on the lower right.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY – Status display – (continued) 3 2 K CH – 1 / 2 10 / 10 / 02 12 : 00 : 00 0m i n S T ANDB Y -OF F T CR 0 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 5 4 3 No. 3 Item Time code Content • It displays the time codes (hour, minute, second and frame). 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.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY – Event display – 䡵 Event display : When a specific function is in activation or when the operation status is changed with the remote controller, etc, the events will be displayed at the positions shown below. 3 2 K CH – 1 / 2 0m i n 䡵 Display at position B ...Display for about 3 seconds Display A B L ANK S E ARCH B A U D I O MU T I N G O N 1 0/ 1 0 / 0 2 11 : 20 : 00 S T ANDB Y -OF F T CR 0 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 䡵 Display at position A ...
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY – Alarm display – 䡵 Alarm display : Alarm messages are displayed as shown below, when an operation error has occurred or when the unit is in a poor condition for operation. E.g., dirty head. 3 2 K CH – 1 / 2 0m A H E A D C L E A N I NG R EQU I R E D ! B I NVA L I D TAPE ! 10 / 10 / 02 12 : 00 : 00 i n S T ANDB Y -OF F T CR 0 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 䡵 Display at position A : Displays which show the state of the unit continues to be displayed here until the conditions are rectified.
Display Contents COPY INHIBIT The user attempts to record signals protected with the copy guard. REC INHIBIT The user attempts to record on a write protected cassette tape. (The rear slide is pushed to “SAVE”.) A. DUB INHIBIT (REC TAB) The user attempts to perform audio dubbing on a write protected cassette tape. (The rear slide is pushed to “SAVE”.) A.
PREPARATION – Provided wireless remote controller – Loading the batteries Before using the wireless remote controller, please load 2 batteries (AA) in. 1 Lift up the cover of the battery compartment. 2 Load in 2 batteries (AA). + + Memo Guide on battery replacement. When the operable distance of the remote controller is decreased, the batteries have become exhausted. Please replace them. Guide for replacement: Approx 3 months based on average usage of 1000 times a day.
Using the wireless remote controller POWER EJECT MENU Before using the wireless remote controller, please set the REMOTE switch to “WIRELESS”. A.DUB REC DVCAM NTSC PLAY PAUSE PAL REC INH.
PREPARATION – Power – Connecting to the AC adapter Connect the provided AC adapter to the main unit. WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. Screw Clamp DV IN/OUT AUDIO Provided AC adapter AC VIDEO I N 9PIN REMOTE DC O U T CH 1/3 CH 2/4 AUX NTSC Provided AC mains cable 12V PAL S -VIDEO LINE DC cord DC IN terminal POWER indicator 1. Connect the DC cord of the AC adapter to the DC IN terminal of the main unit. 2.
Switching on the power POWER indicator POWER A.DUB REC DVCAM NTSC PLAY PAL REC INH. AG-DV2500 1/3 MIC REMOTE INPUT OFF LINE CH REW 2/4 STO AUDIO 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO POWER button VCR DISPLAY BARS STILL MODE MENU SEARCH+ BLANK POWER /I 䡵 When the unit is in the POWER OFF mode (the POWER indicator lights up red), press the POWER button on the unit or the remote controller. • The power is turned on and the POWER indicator lights up green. The unit is now ready for operation.
PREPARATION – Selecting the NTSC/PAL signal system – This unit supports both the NTSC and PAL signal system. Before inputting analog signals (composite or YC separate video signals), please select the signal system. POWER button NTSC indicator PAL indicator NTSC/PAL switch POWER OCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. A.DUB REC DVCAM NTSC VIDEO PLAY I N PAL REC INH.
PREPARATION – Loading/ejecting cassettes – Please use standard DV cassettes or mini DV cassettes. Guide POWER POWER EJECT EJECT MENU MENU A.DUB REC DVCAM NTSC PLAY REC DVCAM NTSC 1/3 REMOTE INPUT OFF CH LINE SET FF REW 2/4 1/3 MIC REMOTE OFF STOP INPUT LINE PAUSE WIRELESS DV CH SET FF REW 2/4 STOP AUDIO AUDIO 9PIN PLAY PAL REC INH. AG-DV2500 AG-DV2500 MIC A.DUB PAUSE PAL REC INH.
PREPARATION – Setting/displaying date and time – This function sets up the date and time data of the built-in clock. With the built-in chargeable battery, the configured date and time data is maintained even after the main power is turned off. The data will be displayed on the monitor according to the menu setting. During tape recording, the time and date data is registered.
button PLAY button EJECT VCR DISPLAY MENU button BARS STILL MODE MENU SEARCH+ POWER EJECT button SET button MENU /I BLANK REC AUDIO MUTING DVCAM NTSC PLAY CH OUT SEL. button PAUSE button SET FF REW 2/4 button SET PAUSE PAL REC INH. 1/3 STOP AUDIO FF button OUT LEV. SEARCH– REW button button 3. Date (M/D/Y) Set the date or time on the CLOCK ADJUST menu.
PREPARATION – Setting/displaying date and time – (continued) Selecting date/time display The date and time information is displayed on the monitor screen connected to the VIDEO LINE OUT or the S-VIDEO terminal. To set whether to display the date and time information and the display style, use the DISPLAY menu screen. (For details on setup method: ☞ Page 52) Setting Top MENU – – – ME NU – – – S Y S T EM . . R E MO T E . . AUD I O / V I DEO . . T I ME COD E . . D I SPLAY SET . . C L OC K A D J U S T . .
RECORDING – Connection and setting – This chapter explains the connection, setting and operation methods required to use this unit as a recorder. This unit cannot be used as an editing system recorder. Connection 䡵 When connected to a video device equipped with a DV terminal Images can be recorded with almost no deterioration of image quality. Player DV terminal Separately available DV cable Recorder DV terminal Monitor WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN.
RECORDING – Connection and setting – Setting NTSC indicator PAL indicator Rear panel POWER EJECT NG : SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. ISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. N/OUT MENU A.DUB REC DVCAM NTSC PLAY PAUSE DIO VIDEO I N PAL REC INH. AG-DV2500 1/3 MIC REMOTE INPUT OFF LINE CH 2/4 9PIN REMOTE SET FF REW 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO CH 2/4 LINE Memo nal system (NTSC/PAL) is identified automatically. • For DV signal input, the AUDIO MODE item cannot be set.
RECORDING – Setting time codes – Time code recording This unit has a built-in time code reader/ generator. During recording, time codes are recorded. During recording of data from the built-in time code generator , the user-bits are not recorded. According to the recording conditions, time codes are recorded as follows: Time codes are recorded in the REC RUN mode. (REC RUN: time codes advance only during recording.) Condition Time code recording Time code is preset with this unit.
RECORDING – Setting time codes – 1. Top MENU – – – ME NU – – – Press the MENU button. 2. Minute Remote controller TC CL EAR Frame Second – – – T I ME COD E – – – 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 CANCE L ND F / D F ( N T SC ) DV T C DUP . T C OU T O F F S E T P AGE B ACK 3. 1 Select the TIME CODE item ¥ The hour digits blink. 䊳/䊴 button to shift to the next digit segment. 3 Press the 䊱/䊲 button to change the value of the blinking digits. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 above and set all the values.
RECORDING – Recording method – Main unit Remote controller REC PLAY button button PAUSE button REC button POWER EJECT A.DUB F.REV PLAY button STOP button PAUSE PLAY REC F.ADV MENU A.DUB REW FF PLAY PAUSE PAL REC INH.
RECORDING – Series recording function – By linking this unit to other DV devices, this unit can perform continuous, long-hour recording. This unit can be set as a backup unit connected to a DV camcorder. When the recording tape of the source unit ends, this unit can start recording. This enables long-hour recording. Backup unit: the main unit DV Camcorder POWER EJECT MENU A.DUB REC DVCAM NTSC PLAY PAUSE PAL REC INH.
RECORDING – Audio dubbing – For tapes recorded in the 32kHz audio mode, audio dubbing can be performed on the CH3 and CH4 channel after the recording. (After-recording) Notes • For tapes recorded in the 48kHz audio mode, audio dubbing cannot be performed. • Audio dubbing cannot be performed for DV input signals. A.DUB button A.DUB button PLAY button PAUSE button A.DUB PAUSE REC POWER EJECT PLAY button F.REV PLAY F.ADV MENU REW A.
RECORDING Connection Audio dubbing sounds are input from the AUDIO IN terminal on the rear panel or the MIC terminal on the front panel. MIC terminal prevail over the AUDIO IN terminal. Setting • Set the AUDIO item of the AUDIO/VIDEO menu to “32K”. • Do not set the INPUT switch on the front panel to “DV”. Operation 1. 2. Press the PLAY button to play the tape. At the position where you want to audio dub, press the PAUSE button. ¥ The unit goes into the STILL mode. 3. Hold down the A.
PLAYBACK – Connection/setting – This section explains the required connection, setting and operation method for using this unit as a player. Connection 䡵 Using this unit as a standalone device Monitor WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
PLAYBACK – Connection/setting – Setting 䡵 REMOTE switch on the front panel POWER To use the wireless remote controller, set the switch to “WIRELESS”. A.DUB DVCAM NTSC AG-DV2500 1/3 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT CH LINE 2/4 AUDIO 9PIN WIRELESS DV PAL REC Memo To control the unit with the 9 PIN REMOTE terminal, set the switch to “9PIN”. S-VIDEO REMOTE switch SYSTEM menu – – – S Y S T EM – – – S T I L L MO D E F I ELD S E R I E S R E C T I ME OF F S T I L L T I ME R 5M I N P A U S E P RO T E C T F .
PLAYBACK – Basic playback method – PAUSE button DVCAM indicator PLAY button PLAY button A.DUB REC PAUSE POWER EJECT F.REV F.ADV PLAY MENU REW button REW FF STOP INDEX – INDEX + FF button A.DUB REC DVCAM NTSC PLAY PAUSE PAL REC INH. AG-DV2500 1/3 MIC VEQ3533 REMOTE INPUT OFF LINE CH SET FF REW 2/4 AUDIO 9PIN WIRELESS DV FF button S-VIDEO STOP button REW button Note Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.
PLAYBACK – Special playback function – Frame advance (reverse) playback Use the remote controller. Setting VCR DISPLAY BARS MENU STILL MODE BLANK SEARCH+ 䡵 The STILL MODE item of the SYSTEM menu POWER Select the amount of frame advance playback and still image. FIELD : Image is advanced field by field. (1st /2nd alternate) 1st FIELD : Image is advanced frame by frame and the 1st field image is displayed. 2nd FIELD : Image is advanced frame by frame, and 2nd field image is displayed.
Variable speed playback Use the remote controller. SEARCH +/( ) button ( ) button VCR DISPLAY STILL MODE BARS MENU BLANK SEARCH+ ( ) button POWER /I AUDIO MUTING OUT SEL. SET SEARCH– A.DUB PAUSE F.REV PLAY REW OUT LEV. REC F.ADV FF STOP INDEX – INDEX + VEQ3533 REW button SEARCH – /( button FF button ) Set the unit to the search mode. The main unit button can also be used to set the unit to the search mode. 1. 2. Set the unit to the PLAYBACK or the STILL mode.
PLAYBACK – Locate function – Index search This function locates and advances/rewinds to the position where the index signal is recorded. Use the remote controller. A.DUB REC PAUSE F.REV F.ADV PLAY REW FF STOP INDEX – INDEX + VEQ3533 INDEX – button INDEX + button Monitor screen 䡵 To locate an index in the forward direction vis-a-vis the current tape position: • Press the INDEX + button. The index position to be located can be specified by the number of times this button is pressed.
PLAYBACK – Selecting playback audio output – The output mode for audio playback can be selected with the remote controller. VCR DISPLAY BARS STILL MODE MENU SEARCH+ BLANK POWER AUDIO MUTING SET A.DUB F.REV PAUSE To resume the audio output, press the button again. /I OUT SEL. SEARCH– 䡵 To turn the audio muting function ON/ OFF or to mute the EE audio, press the AUDIO MUTING button. OUT LEV. REC AUDIO MUTING button OUT SEL. button OUT LEV.
EDIT – Using the unit in an editing system – Linear editing system This unit can be used as a feeder (player) for an editing system that uses a RS-422A-compatible editing remote controller (AG-A850). Applicable model Editing remote controller : AG-A850 Recorder : DVC PRO .......... AJ-D455 Example of connection Player (AG-DV2500P) Recorder (AJ-D455) Audio Video S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN TIME CODE IN WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
REMOTE menu – – – R E MO T E – – – L OC A L F UNC T I ON STP+EJ T P R E RO L L 7 SEC F F / R EW R E M F F / R EW MO D E REM S TOP SE L EE PLAY DELAY OF SYNCHRON I Z A T I ON ON CONTROL L ER SE L TYPE3 PAGE BACK Memo • LOCAL FUNCTION: For controlling with the REMOTE terminal, use this menu item to select the buttons on the unit to be rendered operable. • REM FF/REM MODE: Use this menu item to select the action to be executed when an FF or REW command is received during playback.
EDIT – Using the unit in an editing system – (continued) Using the unit in a non-linear system This is a system that captures the content of the source tape on a non-linear editing system and records the non-linear edited contents onto the main unit. Connection Connecting using DV 1394 terminal DV Terminal WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
MENU SCREEN – Structure of the menu – Hierarchical menus are displayed on the monitor. Top MENU screen SYSTEM menu screen ME NU ––– S Y S T EM – – – S T I L L MO D E F I ELD S E R I E S R E C T I ME OF F S T I L L T I ME R 5M I N P A U S E P RO T E C T F . ADV ON I N D E X WR I T E D C I N MO D E P OW E R O F F P AGE B ACK S Y S T EM . . R E MO T E . . AUD I O / V I DEO . . T I ME COD E . . D I SPLAY SET . . C L OC K A D J U S T . .
MENU SCREEN – Setting the menu – The various functions of this unit can be set from the menu. The configured settings are saved in the unit's memory and are maintained even after the power is turned off. PLAY button button EJECT VCR DISPLAY EJECT button POWER MENU SET button BARS STILL MODE MENU SEARCH+ A.DUB /I BLANK DVCAM NTSC MENU button AUDIO MUTING LINE CH PAUSE button SET FF REW 2/4 STOP AUDIO OUT SEL. button SET PAUSE PAL REC INH.
button PLAY button EJECT VCR DISPLAY BARS MENU EJECT button POWER SET button STILL MODE BLANK MENU /I REC SEARCH+ AUDIO MUTING DVCAM NTSC MENU button STOP AUDIO REW button 3. 1 Press the / button and Cursor bring the cursor to the item to be set. 2 Press the SET or button. Settings – – – S Y S T EM – – – S T I L L MO D E F I ELD S E R I E S R E C T I ME OF F S T I L L T I ME R 5M I N P A U S E P RO T E C T F .
MENU SCREEN – Contents of the menus – In the menu descriptions below, settings with marks are factory settings. Top MENU Items Setting Contents SYSTEM Displays the menus related to the operation system of this unit. REMOTE Displays the menus related to the remote controller. AUDIO/VIDEO Displays the menus related to the audio and video. TIME CODE Displays the menu for setting time codes.
SYSTEM menu SYSTEM menu Items STILL MODE Setting FIELD 1st 2nd FRAME Contents Use this item to select the still image type during the STILL mode or frame advance playback: FIELD : Displays field image. During frame advance playback, 1st and 2nd field images are displayed alternately. 1st : displays the 1st field image. 2nd : displays the 2nd field image. FRAME : displays the frame image.
MENU SCREEN – Contents of the menus – (continued) REMOTE menu REMOTE menu Items Setting Contents LOCAL FUNCTION NO KEY EJECT STP + EJT ALL KEYS Use this to select the buttons on the main unit to be rendered operable when remote controlling the unit via the 9 PIN REMOTE terminal: NO KEY : No button enabled. EJECT : Only the EJECT button enabled. STP + EJT : Only the STOP button and the EJECT button are enabled. ALL KEYS : All operation buttons are enabled.
AUDIO/VIDEO menu Items Setting Contents AUDIO MODE 48K 32K Select the audio sampling frequency for recording: 48K : Records at 48kHz. It records in the 2-channel stereo mode. No audio dubbing. 32K : Records at 32kHz. It records in the 4-channel mode. To perform audio dubbing on CH3 and CH4 later, use this setting. Memo This setting is not required for DV signal input. A.
MENU SCREEN – Contents of the menus – (continued) TIME CODE menu Items Setting TC Contents Presets the time code: For details, please refer to Page 35 "Setting Time Codes". CLEAR CANCEL EXECUTE Use this menu item to choose whether to clear the time code values: CANCEL : Do not clear. EXECUTE : clear. NDF/DF (NTSC) NON DROP DROP Select the framing mode for the time code generator: NON DROP : Sets the unit to the non-drop mode.
DISPLAY menu DISPLAY menu Items DISPLAY Setting OFF ON AUTO Contents Use this menu item to choose whether to have the characters of the status screen displayed on the monitor connected to VIDEO LINE OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal: OFF : No on-screen display. Video display only. ON : Always provide on-screen display. AUTO : Provide on-screen display for about 4 seconds on switching modes. Memo This setting can also be selected from the DISPLAY button of the wireless remote controller. COUNTER POSI.
MENU SCREEN – Contents of the menus – (continued) DISPLAY menu (continued) Items Setting Contents AUDIO INFO. OFF ON Use this setting to turn on/off the display of audio channel or sampling frequency on the monitor: OFF : No display ON : Display DATE STYLE Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y Select the date format: Y/M/D : Display year/month/day. M/D/Y : Display month/day/year. D/M/Y : Display day/month/year. TIME STYLE 24HOUR 12HOUR Select the time format: 24HOUR : Display in the 24-hour mode.
OTHERS – Placing the unit in an upright position – With the use of the provided stand, the main unit can be placed in an upright position as shown in the following diagram. The left side should be at the bottom. Stand Notes • To place the VTR in an upright position, please use the provided stand. If the stand is not used, the unit may topple and result in injuries or breakdown. • Please place the unit on a leveled place.
OTHERS – Warning display – When an anomaly occurs, this unit automatically identifies the cause and displays an errorcoded warning message on the monitor. If the unit is in a state needing rectification, or if an operation error has occurred, an alarm display will be shown on the monitor.
Warning display (Displayed regardless of the DISPLAY mode) When a warning display appears, this unit stops operation and cease to accept any operation commands. When TAPE DEFFECTIVE (5605 - 5609) is displayed, the unit similarly stops operation but accepts one command, viz EJECT. Display Status Action CONDENSATION ON DRUM Condensation. Please leave the power on and wait for the display to disappear. WARNING 3200 LOADING FAILURE Unable to load tape.
OTHERS Symptom – Troubleshooting – Action The power does not come on. Is the AC adapter correctly connected? The cassette cannot be loaded. Is the cassette indicator lighted? If so, a cassette is already loaded. Please unload the cassette first. Push the center of the cassette and make sure that the cassette enters levelly. Unable to record. Is the slide of the cassette set to "REC"? Please set it to "REC" if it is at the "SAVE" position. The operation buttons of the main unit do not work.
OTHERS – Checking the hour meter – This unit displays the drum usage time on the DRUM HOUR METER item of the top MENU. Please use it as a guide for regular maintenance. (☞ Page 7) POWER VCR DISPLAY BARS MENU STILL MODE BLANK SEARCH+ EJECT POWER /I MENU AUDIO MUTING A.DUB REC DVCAM NTSC MENU button PLAY EJECT button PAUSE PAL REC INH. AG-DV2500 OUT SEL. 1/3 MIC SET SEARCH– REMOTE INPUT OFF LINE F.REV PAUSE PLAY REW SET FF REW 2/4 STOP AUDIO OUT LEV. 9PIN A.
OTHERS – Specification – General Audio Recording system : DV system (SP mode only) Signal system : NTSC/PAL Cassette : Standard/ mini DV cassette Tape width : 6.35mm Tape speed : 18.812mm/s (NTSC) 18.831mm/s (PAL) Recording/ playback time : 276 minutes (DV276) 63 minutes (DVM63) Fast forward/ rewind time : About 3 minutes (DV276) About 1 minute (DVM63) Power : DC12V}(supplied via the provided AC adapter) Power consumption: 14W, 1.
OTHERS – Supplement – AC adapter section IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835 Central Region: 1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200 WESTERN ZONE: 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W.
