Panasonic AG-DV1DC P Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic AG-DV1DC P Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic AG-DV1DC P Operating Instructions Manual

Digital video cassette recorder

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Digital Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

Model No. AG-
DC P
Mini
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these
instructions thoroughly.
LSQT0617A

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Model No. AG- DC P Mini Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. LSQT0617A...
  • Page 2: Things You Should Know

    Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Date of Purchase You have purchased one of the most sophisticated Dealer Purchased From and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your Dealer Address family years of enjoyment.
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating 11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be instructions should be read before the unit is equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC operated. (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type 2.
  • Page 4: Precautions

    Important Safeguards 15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines fallen onto, the video unit. or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can c.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Things You Should Know ....................2 Important Safeguards ..................... 3 Precautions ........................4 Before Using ........................6 • Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion ..................6 Quick Guide ........................7 Supplying Power ......................9 Setting the Clock ......................11 Using the Menu ......................12 Playback Your Recordings ...................
  • Page 6: Before Using

    Before Using Accessories 1 pc. AC Adaptor 1 pc. Battery Pack 1 pc. A/V Cable 1 pc. SCREW Unit (DE-852D) with AC (CGR-D08/CGR- Cable and DC Cable D08R) 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...
  • Page 7: Quick Guide

    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.
  • Page 8: Playback A Tape

    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.
  • Page 9: Supplying Power

    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.
  • Page 10 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 only. temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and •...
  • Page 11: Setting The Clock

    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 DEC 31 2089. • Set POWER to ON while pressing the white button.
  • Page 12: Using The Menu

    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.
  • Page 13: Playback Your Recordings

    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°...
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume

    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 “–”...
  • Page 15: Color Mode

    Playback Your Recordings COLOR Mode Displaying the MENU You can select color (ON) or mono (OFF) playback with this feature. Press MENU to display the MAIN MENU screen. 1, C 2, B MENU Press +/– to select PLAYBACK MODE , then press SET to display the PLAYBACK MODE menu screen.
  • Page 16: Playback On Your Tv

    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.
  • Page 17: Special Effect Features

    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...
  • Page 18: Fast Forward/Rewind Check

    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/ SEARCH) during fast forward. REWIND/ SEARCH SEARCH Hold down (REWIND/SEARCH) during rewind.
  • Page 19: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording Before you begin Basic Recording • Connect this unit to a power source. (pp. 9, 10) 3, 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.
  • Page 20: Recording Features

    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).
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: Copying Your Tapes To S-Vhs Or Vhs Cassette

    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 ON both units. S-VIDEO OUT •...
  • Page 23: Copying S-Vhs Or Vhs Cassette To Your Tapes

    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 ON both units. •...
  • Page 24: Copying From Digital Equipment (Dubbing)

    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 (Playing) unit using the DV Interface be accomplished if this unit and a cable (4-pin to 4-pin).
  • Page 25: Notes On Operations

    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...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications Power Source: Digital Video Cassette Recorder : Input 7.9 V DC AC Adaptor: Input 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, Output 7.8 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 : 18 W 1 W (when not in use.)
  • Page 27: Before Requesting Service

    (b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning Clogged Video Head be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact your nearest Panasonic Servicenter. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCLA). Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully.
  • Page 28: On-Screen Displays (Osd)

    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, “...
  • Page 29: Menu Osd

    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.
  • Page 30 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...
  • Page 31: Lcd Monitor Indications

    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.
  • Page 32 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 •...
  • Page 33: Index Of Controls

    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.
  • Page 34: Ac Adaptor

    Index of Controls Side View Underside View Tripod Receptacle Built-in Speaker p. 14. AC Adaptor AC Power Cord pp. 9, 10. CAUTION: POWER Lamp This unit will operate on 110/120/ pp. 9, 10. 220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC.
  • Page 35: Index

    Index Memory Counter ........32 AC Adaptor ........6, 9, 10 MENU OSD ........29, 30 Accessories (Supplied) ......6 A/V Cable ....... 6, 19~20, 22~23 Adjusting the Volume ......14 On-Screen Display (OSD) ..... 28 Audio Dubbing ........ 20, 21 Basic Playback ........
  • Page 36 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...

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