Editing video cassette recorder / player (66 pages)
Summary of Contents for Panasonic AG-DV1DC E
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Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Model No. AG- DC E Mini Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. LSQT0729A...
Dear Customer, CAUTION We would like to take this opportunity to Danger of explosion if battery is thank you for purchasing this Panasonic incorrectly replaced. Digital Video Cassette Recorder. Please Replace only with the same or equivalent read these Operating Instructions carefully type recommended by the manufacturer.
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How to replace the fuse used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased 1. Open the fuse compartment with a from your local Panasonic Dealer. screwdriver. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET...
Table of Contents Before Use Information For Your Safety ................... 2 Before Using • Accessories ........................6 • Record Speed/Playback Time ..................6 • Erase Protection ......................6 • Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion ..................6 Quick Guide • Insert the Battery Pack ....................7 •...
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Table of Contents Recording Features Basic Recording • Basic Recording ......................19 Recording Features • Audio Dubbing using the External Microphone or External Recording Source ..20 • Copying your Tapes to S-VHS or VHS Cassette ............22 • Copying S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your Tapes ............23 •...
Before Using Accessories 1 pc. AC Adaptor 1 pc. Battery Pack 1 pc. A/V Cable 1 pc. SCREW Unit (DE-811D) with AC (CGR-D08/CGR- Cable and DC Cable D08R) (UK) Note • Use only the supplied SCREW Unit. (p. 25) Record Speed/Playback Time Erase Protection Cassettes have a sliding record tab to Use only those tapes having the...
Quick Guide Before you begin Insert the Battery Pack • Charge the Battery. (p. 9) Insert the Battery Pack and slide it down until it locks with a click. Insert Cassette Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD Set POWER to ON while pressing monitor, and swing it fully open.
Quick Guide Before you begin Make a Recording • Charge the Battery. (p. 9) Set POWER to ON while pressing the white button. • The POWER Lamp lights red. Press (REC) to start recording. Press (STOP) to stop recording. Playback a Tape Set POWER to ON while pressing the white button.
Supplying Power Charge the Battery Pack on the AC Adaptor Connect and plug in the Power Cord as shown. • POWER Lamp will light. • Remove the DC Cable, if attached, from the adaptor. Attach the Battery as shown to charge.
Supplying Power Battery Care Caution: To avoid damage to the Battery: • Charge only with specified charger. • Do not drop or jar the Battery. • Charge the Battery within an ambient • Use the Battery with specified models temperature range of 10 °C and 30 °C. only.
Setting the Clock Before you begin Set the Date and Time • Connect this unit to a power source. The date and time is calculated, including (pp. 9, 10) leap year, up to 31.12.2089. • Set POWER to ON while pressing the white button.
Using the Menu • While the Menu screen is displayed, you Displaying the MENU cannot record on or play a tape. • While recording, the Menu screen cannot be displayed. Press MENU to display the MAIN • During playback, the Menu screen can be MENU screen.
Playback Your Recordings Basic Playback Before you begin • Connect this unit to a power source. You can playback your recording. (pp. 9, 10) • Insert a recorded cassette. 180° Set the POWER to ON while pressing the white button. 90°...
Playback Your Recordings Adjusting the Volume Hold down VOL +/– for more than 0.5 second to adjust the volume of the 1, 2 built-in speaker in PLAY mode. VOL +/– • The volume setting screen appears. Press “+” to increase the volume or press “–”...
Playback Your Recordings COLOUR Mode Displaying the MENU You can select colour (ON) or mono (OFF) playback with this feature. Press MENU to display the MAIN MENU screen. 2, B 1, C MENU Press +/– to select PLAYBACK MODE , then press SET to display the PLAYBACK MODE menu screen.
Playback Your Recordings Before you begin Playback on your TV • When using S-VIDEO Connector, insert the DC Cable into the DC IN Terminal. (p. 10) [ TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks ] Set POWER to ON while pressing the white button.
Special Effect Features Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. Rapid Visual Search During playback, hold down (FAST FORWARD/SEARCH) or A, B A, B FAST FORWARD/ REWIND/ (REWIND/SEARCH). SEARCH SEARCH The search will continue for as long as the button is held down. Press (FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH) or...
Special Effect Features Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. Fast Forward/Rewind Check Monitor normal picture playback during fast forward or rewind. Hold down (FAST FORWARD/ FAST FORWARD/ REWIND/ SEARCH) during fast forward. SEARCH SEARCH Hold down (REWIND/SEARCH) during rewind.
Basic Recording Before you begin Basic Recording • Connect this unit to a power source. (pp. 9, 10) 3, 4, 5, 6 MENU • Insert a cassette with the record tab closed. (p. 6) Set the POWER to ON while pressing POWER Lamp the white button.
Recording Features Before you begin Audio Dubbing using the • Connect the external Microphone External Microphone or (if used). • Connect this unit and the external External Recording Source recording source using the A/V Cable. The original sound can be replaced with (if used).
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Recording Features When using an External Recording Source Follow the steps 1~4 on page 20. A/V IN Press +/– to select AV JACK , then press SET to select IN. Audio Out Press +/– to select AUDIO SEL , and then press SET to select LINE.
Recording Features Copying your Tapes to Before you begin S-VHS or VHS Cassette • Connect this unit and VCR to their power sources. • Connect this unit to a VCR as illustrated Source (Playing) left. unit • Turn both units on. S-VIDEO OUT •...
Recording Features Before you begin Copying S-VHS or VHS • Connect this unit and VCR to their Cassette to your Tapes power sources. • Connect this unit to a VCR as illustrated left. Recording unit • Turn both units on. •...
Recording Features Before you begin Copying from Digital • Connect this unit and a source Equipment (dubbing) (Playing) unit to their power sources. • Connect this unit and a source High quality digital-to-digital copying can be (Playing) unit using the DV Interface accomplished if this unit and a Palmcorder cable (4-pin to 4-pin).
Notes On Operations How to use SCREW Unit Use only the supplied SCREW Unit when mounting the rear side of this unit to a rigid surface. Attachment Panel, etc SCREW Unit (4 screws) (Supplied) Wire Remote Controller To Remote Terminal REC/PAUSE ø2.5 Wire Remote Controller...
Specifications Power Source: Digital Video Cassette Recorder : Input 7.9 V DC AC Adaptor: Input 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, Output 7.9 V DC Battery: Lithium-Ion Type Output DC 7.2 V Power Consumption: Digital Video Cassette Recorder : 7.2 V/7.9 V DC 4.5 W (Rec mode) (MAX 6.5 W: Rew mode) AC Adaptor : 20 W Digital Interface:...
(b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact Clogged Video Head your nearest Panasonic Servicenter. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCLC). Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully.
On-Screen Displays (OSD) The following warning displays appear in the LCD monitor. Indications Condition If this unit is in ON mode without a cassette inserted, “ ” will flash and “TAPE NOT INSERTED” will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start. If this unit is Audio dub mode or Rec mode with the cassette sliding record tab opened, “...
MENU OSD REC MODE MAIN MENU Screen REC SPEED (p. 19) SP : Normal recording speed mode. LP : Recording time is 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. For example, 120 minutes of recording is possible on an 80 minute tape.
MENU OSD REMOTE CONTROL MODE Selecting LOCAL/REMOTE allows operation to be done at the unit and remote control. Selecting REMOTE ONLY allows operation at the remote control. Only the MENU Button, VOL +/– Button and POWER Switch will function at the unit. REMOTE MODE To assign the functions of the remote control button (REC/REC PAUSE or...
LCD Monitor Indications Here are some of the basic indications which will appear on the LCD Monitor. Only Date and Time indications will be recorded onto the tape. Battery Remaining Tape Speed Indication FULL (Menu OSD: p. 29) Indicates the tape speed (SP or LP). WARNING Indication (p.
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LCD Monitor Indications Display ON/OFF/AUTO and Counter/ Tape Mode Indications Time Code Recording. The indication switches as shown Paused during recording. below when the desired Playback. “DISPLAY” mode is selected from Still. the menu. (Menu OSD: p. 30) STOP STOP •...
Index of Controls Top View p. 17. pp. 8, 13. +/– pp. 11, 12. REC Lamp VOLUME p. 19. p. 14. POWER Lamp pp. 8, 19. p. 13. STOP POWER pp. 13, 19. (ON/OFF) PAUSE pp. 7, 8. p. 19. PLAY pp.
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Index of Controls Side View Underside View Tripod Receptacle Built-in Speaker p. 14. AC Adaptor AC Power Cord pp. 9, 10. POWER Lamp pp. 9, 10. CHARGE Lamp p. 9. VCR DC Output Connector p. 10. -English-...