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POWER
AG-DV2500
MIC
REMOTE
OFF
9PIN
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
Printed in Thailand
P
VQT0C54
Digital Video Cassette Recorder
A.DUB
REC
DVCAM
NTSC
PAL
REC INH.
1 / 3
INPUT
CH
REW
LINE
2 / 4
AUDIO
WIRELESS
DV
S-VIDEO
Model AG
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EJECT
MENU
PLAY
PAUSE
SET
FF
STOP
NTSC
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LLT0029-001A
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- Page 1 INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS S-VIDEO Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Printed in Thailand VQT0C54 Digital Video Cassette Recorder Model AG EJECT MENU PLAY PAUSE DVCAM NTSC REC INH. 1 / 3...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
Afin d’éviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas utiliser d’autres sources d’alimentation électrique. WARNING: The battery used in the AG-DV2500P must be re- placed by a PANASONIC authorized service dealer only. AVERTISSEMENT: La pile utilisée dans l’appareil AG-DV2500P doit être remplacée chez un marchand de services autorisé... -
Page 4: Main Features
Thank you for purchasing our Digital Video Cassette Recorder AG-DV2500P. As this is a DV-format video cassette recorder, video cassettes with the be used with it. DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in DV for- mat. This VTR features dual support for NTSC and PAL. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
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 ... -
Page 6: Precautions
INTRODUCTION Precautions Place of storage and use Please avoid storing or using this VTR in the fol- lowing places: ● Extremely hot or cold places beyond the al- lowable temperature for operation (5˚C – 35˚C). ● Humid or dry places beyond the allowable humidity range for operation (30% –80% RH). -
Page 7: Daily Maintenance And Regular Inspection
For details, please refer to page 65, “Checking the hour meter”. : For details on the maintenance plan and fee, please consult with your nearest PANASONIC-authorized service agent. ● If dust adheres on the head, “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” will be displayed on the monitor when this unit plays a tape. -
Page 8: Precautions On The Use Of Cleaning Tape
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. The tape will run for 10 seconds in the PLAY mode. (Thereafter, it stops automatically and enters the STOP mode.) -
Page 9: Condensation
When transporting the AG-DV2500P from a cold to a warmer place abruptly, first take out the cas- sette. Then place the AG-DV2500P in a plastic bag and seal it before transporting the unit. Leave the AG-DV2500P in the sealed plastic bag until the unit has the same temperature as the surroundings. -
Page 10: Front Panel
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS POWER AG-DV2500 REMOTE 9PIN [POWER] Power button/LED ● Press this button to turn on the power and op- erate the unit. (Power ON) Press this button again to turn off the power. (Power OFF) ●... - Page 11 POWER AG-DV2500 REMOTE 9PIN WIRELESS [REMOTE] Remote select switch Use this switch to select the remote controller type. 9 PIN : Select this to use the RS-422A- compatible editing remote con- troller (AG-A850) that connects to the 9 PIN REMOTE termi- nal located at the rear panel.
- Page 12 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS POWER AG-DV2500 REMOTE 9PIN WIRELESS [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.
- Page 13 POWER AG-DV2500 REMOTE 9PIN WIRELESS 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 re- corded in the DVCAM format, the LED lights up green.
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Page 14: Rear Panel
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. DV IN/OUT AUDIO CH 1/3 CH 2/4 DC power input terminal (2P) This is used for DC12V input. It connects the DC mains cable of the provided AC adapter. - Page 15 WARNING : AVIS : DV IN/OUT AUDIO CH 1/3 [S-VIDEO IN] S-VIDEO input terminal (4P) This is the input terminal for YC separate video sig- nals. ● 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 re- corded.
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Page 16: Wireless Remote Controller
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS DISPLAY STILL BARS BLANK MODE MENU SEARCH+ OUT SEL. SEARCH– OUT LEV. A.DUB PAUSE F.REV PLAY STOP INDEX – VEQ3533 [POWER] button f Press this button to turn on the power of the unit. (POWER ON) Press this button again to turn off the power. - Page 17 [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. ☞...
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Page 18: Regarding On-Screen Display
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 DISPLAY STILL button BARS BLANK MODE MENU SEARCH+ MENU button SEARCH–... -
Page 19: Status Display
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Status display: It displays the current settings and operating status. Item Sampling frequency/audio output CH Memo If the time code display po- sition is set to the upper left, this item will be displayed on the lower right. Date/time Memo If the display position of the... - Page 20 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Item Time code VTR operation mode Remaining tape Memo If the display position of the time code is set to the upper right, this item will be dis- played on the lower right. E-20 – Status display – 3 2 K C H –...
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Page 21: Event Display
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 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 C H – 1 / 2 B L A N K S E A R C H A U D I O MU T I N G O N 1 0/ 1 0 / 0 2... -
Page 22: Alarm Display
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 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. Display at position A : Displays which show the state of the unit continues to be displayed Display LOW VOLTAGE The voltage of the DC input power is low. -
Page 23: Warning Display
Display 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 The user attempts to perform audio dubbing on a write protected cassette tape. (REC TAB) (The rear slide is pushed to “SAVE”.) A. -
Page 24: Provided Wireless Remote Controller
PREPARATION Loading the batteries Before using the wireless remote controller, please load 2 batteries (AA) in. Lift up the cover of the battery compartment. Battery compartment cover Memo Guide on battery replacement. When the operable distance of the remote controller is decreased, the batteries have become exhausted. - Page 25 Using the wireless remote controller Before using the wireless remote controller, please set the REMOTE switch to “WIRELESS”. Caution on using the wireless remote controller When more than 2 VTRs are being individually operated in the same place, please ensure that the front panel REMOTE switches of all VTRs except the one to be manipulated, are NOT set at “WIRE- LESS”.
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Page 26: Power
PREPARATION 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. DV IN/OUT AUDIO VIDEO 9PIN REMOTE CH 1/3 CH 2/4 S -VIDEO LINE... - Page 27 Switching on the power POWER indicator POWER A.DUB DVCAM AG-DV2500 1 / 3 REMOTE INPUT LINE 2 / 4 9PIN WIRELESS S-VIDEO POWER button POWER DISPLAY STILL BARS BLANK MODE AUDIO MUTING MENU SEARCH+ OUT SEL. SEARCH– OUT LEV. A.DUB PAUSE F.REV F.ADV...
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Page 28: Selecting The Ntsc/Pal Signal System
PREPARATION 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 NTSC button indicator POWER A.DUB DVCAM AG-DV2500 1 / 3 REMOTE INPUT LINE 2 / 4 9PIN WIRELESS... -
Page 29: Loading/Ejecting Cassettes
PREPARATION Please use standard DV cassettes or mini DV cassettes. POWER A.DUB DVCAM NTSC REC INH. AG-DV2500 1 / 3 REMOTE INPUT LINE 2 / 4 AUDIO 9PIN WIRELESS S-VIDEO Standard DV cassettes Slide SAVE Cassette indicator A.DUB PLAY DVCAM NTSC REC INH. -
Page 30: Setting/Displaying Date And Time
PREPARATION 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. - Page 31 button POWER DISPLAY MENU STILL BARS BLANK MODE button AUDIO MENU SEARCH+ MUTING OUT SEL. button SEARCH– OUT LEV. button Date (M/D/Y) – – – C L O C K A D J U S T – – – D A T E ( M / D / Y ) 1 0 / 1 0 / 0 2 T I M E 0 0 : 0 0...
- Page 32 PREPARATION 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: Top MENU –...
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Page 33: Connection And Setting
RECORDING 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 When connected to a video device equipped with a DV terminal Images can be recorded with almost no deterioration of image quality. -
Page 34: Rear Panel
RECORDING Setting NTSC indicator POWER A.DUB DVCAM NTSC AG-DV2500 1 / 3 REMOTE INPUT LINE 2 / 4 AUDIO 9PIN WIRELESS S-VIDEO INPUT switch Memo • For DV signal input, the sig- nal system (NTSC/PAL) is identified automatically. • For DV signal input, the AU- DIO MODE item cannot be set. -
Page 35: Setting Time Codes
RECORDING Time code recording This unit has a built-in time code reader/ generator. During recording, time codes are re- corded. 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. - Page 36 RECORDING Top MENU – – – M E N U – – – S Y S T E M . . R E MO T E . . A U D I O / V I D E O . . T I M E C O D E .
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Page 37: Recording Method
RECORDING Remote controller PAUSE button REC button A.DUB PAUSE F.REV F.ADV PLAY PLAY button STOP STOP INDEX INDEX – button VEQ3533 Memo • If recording has been paused for an extended period of time, the unit will automatically go into the STOP mode to pro- tect the tape. -
Page 38: Series Recording Function
RECORDING 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. DV Camcorder DV terminal Connection... -
Page 39: Audio Dubbing
RECORDING 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 PAUSE button button... - Page 40 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 AU- DIO IN terminal. Setting • Set the AUDIO item of the AUDIO/VIDEO menu to “32K”.
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Page 41: Connection/Setting
PLAYBACK This section explains the required connection, setting and operation method for using this unit as a player. Connection Using this unit as a standalone device WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN. AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. DV IN/OUT AUDIO VIDEO... -
Page 42: System Menu
PLAYBACK Setting POWER A.DUB DVCAM NTSC AG-DV2500 1 / 3 REMOTE INPUT LINE 2 / 4 AUDIO 9PIN WIRELESS S-VIDEO REMOTE switch SYSTEM menu – – – S Y S T E M – – – S T I L L MO D E F I E L D S E R I E S R E C T I M E O F F... -
Page 43: Basic Playback Method
PLAYBACK PAUSE button PLAY button A.DUB PAUSE F.REV F.ADV PLAY STOP button button INDEX INDEX – VEQ3533 STOP button Note Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back. The monitor will display the alarm message: "LP TAPE!" Memo When output of still im- age continues for a pro- longed period, the unit... -
Page 44: Special Playback Function
PLAYBACK Frame advance (reverse) playback Use the remote controller. POWER DISPLAY STILL BARS BLANK MODE AUDIO MUTING MENU SEARCH+ OUT SEL. SEARCH– OUT LEV. A.DUB PAUSE F.REV F.ADV PLAY STOP INDEX INDEX – VEQ3533 F.REV F.ADV button button E-44 – Special playback function – Setting The STILL MODE item of the SYSTEM menu Select the amount of frame advance playback and still image. - Page 45 Variable speed playback Use the remote controller. SEARCH +/( ) button button button POWER DISPLAY STILL BARS BLANK MODE AUDIO MUTING MENU SEARCH+ OUT SEL. OUT LEV. SEARCH– A.DUB PAUSE F.REV F.ADV PLAY STOP INDEX INDEX – VEQ3533 button button SEARCH –...
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Page 46: Locate Function
PLAYBACK Index search This function locates and advances/rewinds to the position where the index signal is recorded. Use the remote controller. A.DUB PAUSE F.REV F.ADV PLAY STOP INDEX INDEX – VEQ3533 INDEX – INDEX + button button Monitor screen INDEX+1 During index search, this message is displayed on the monitor (the number represents the position... -
Page 47: Selecting Playback Audio Output
PLAYBACK The output mode for audio playback can be selected with the remote controller. POWER DISPLAY STILL BARS BLANK MODE AUDIO MUTING MENU SEARCH+ OUT SEL. SEARCH– OUT LEV. A.DUB PAUSE F.REV F.ADV PLAY STOP INDEX INDEX – VEQ3533 Memo •... -
Page 48: Using The Unit In An Editing System
Memo If editing precision is critical, please input the composite signals of the VIDEO LINE OUT of AG-DV2500P as standard synchronization sig- nals into the editing remote controller. Use the S-VIDEO OUT terminal for video signals. Setting the main unit POWER A.DUB... - Page 49 • For certain controllers, the LEARN function will not work normally: Enabling the LEARN function: Insert the tape with time code recorded till 23:59:00:00-00:01:00:00 into the AG-DV2500P before activating the LEARN function. • REM STOP SEL: Use this menu item to set the operation mode upon reception of a standby-on signal.
- Page 50 EDIT – Using the unit in an editing system – 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...
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Page 51: Structure Of The Menu
MENU SCREEN Hierarchical menus are displayed on the monitor. Top MENU screen M E N U S Y S T E M . . R E MO T E . . A U D I O / V I D E O . . T I M E C O D E . -
Page 52: Setting The Menu
MENU SCREEN 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. button POWER DISPLAY SET button STILL BARS BLANK MODE AUDIO... - Page 53 button POWER DISPLAY STILL BARS BLANK MODE AUDIO MENU SEARCH+ MUTING MENU button OUT SEL. button SEARCH– OUT LEV. button SYSTEM menu Settings Cursor Items – – – S Y S T E M – – – S T I L L MO D E F I E L D S E R I E S R E C T I M E O F F...
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Page 54: Contents Of The Menus
MENU SCREEN In the menu descriptions below, settings with Top MENU Items Setting SYSTEM REMOTE AUDIO/VIDEO TIME CODE DISPLAY SET CLOCK ADJUST FACTORY CANCEL SETTING EXECUTE DRUM HOUR METER EXIT E-54 – Contents of the menus – marks are factory settings. Contents Displays the menus related to the operation system of this unit. - Page 55 SYSTEM menu SYSTEM menu Items Setting STILL MODE FIELD FRAME SERIES REC TIME 25MIN 55MIN 75MIN 115MIN 175MIN 265MIN STILL TIMER 30SEC 1MIN 2MIN 3MIN 5MIN PAUSE F.ADV PROTECT STBY-OFF INDEX WRITE DC IN MODE POWER OFF POWER ON PLAY PAGE BACK Contents Use this item to select the still image type during the STILL mode or frame...
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Page 56: Menu Screen
Please set the pre-roll time to at least 7 seconds. When remote control is executed via the RS-422A interface, use this menu item to set the type of controller connected: TYPE1 : Remote controller not of PANASONIC TYPE2 : Remote controller not of PANASONIC TYPE3 : AG-A850, AJ-A95... - Page 57 AUDIO/VIDEO menu Items Setting AUDIO MODE A.OUT AT SEARCH AUDIO OUT SEL CH-1/2 CH-3/4 Memo When it is set to the MIX mode, noise may be pro- duced. If this occurs, please set it to CH-1/2 or CH-3/4. AUDIO OUT NORM SET UP (NTSC)
- Page 58 MENU SCREEN TIME CODE menu Items Setting CLEAR CANCEL EXECUTE NDF/DF NON DROP (NTSC) DROP DV TC DUP. TC OUT OFFSET –2F –1F PAGE BACK E-58 – Contents of the menus – Contents Presets the time code: For details, please refer to Page 35 "Setting Time Codes". Use this menu item to choose whether to clear the time code values: CANCEL : Do not clear.
- Page 59 DISPLAY menu DISPLAY menu Items Setting DISPLAY AUTO COUNTER POSI. LOWER-R LOWER-L UPPER-R UPPER-L CENTER TIME CODE VTR MODE TAPE REMAIN TIME/DATE TIME DATE DATE +TM 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: : No on-screen display.
- Page 60 MENU SCREEN DISPLAY menu (continued) Items Setting AUDIO INFO. DATE STYLE Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y TIME STYLE 24HOUR 12HOUR BARS PAGE BACK E-60 – Contents of the menus – Contents Use this setting to turn on/off the display of audio channel or sam- pling frequency on the monitor: OFF : No display : Display...
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Page 61: Placing The Unit In An Upright Position
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. •... -
Page 62: Warning Display
OTHERS When an anomaly occurs, this unit automatically identifies the cause and displays an error- coded 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 3 2 K C H –... - Page 63 This error can be resolved by restarting the unit. However, doing so may damage the tape in some cases. Please consult your PANASONIC authorized dealer. Press the EJECT button and retrieve the cassette. Then replace the tape.
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Page 64: Troubleshooting
OTHERS Symptom The power does not come on. The cassette cannot be loaded. Unable to record. The operation buttons of the main unit do not work. The 9 PIN REMOTE function does not work. Noise appears on the playback screen. Playback audio is disrupted. -
Page 65: Checking The Hour Meter
OTHERS 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. ( POWER DISPLAY STILL BARS BLANK MODE AUDIO MENU SEARCH+ MUTING MENU button OUT SEL. -
Page 66: Specification
OTHERS General 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) -
Page 67: Supplement
OTHERS AC adapter section IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. - Page 68 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...