Panasonic Digital Video Cassette Recorder AG DV2000P Operating Instructions

							3D Y/C ModeTo Set the Color Mode
1Press MENU, and then select OPTION SETUPS.1Press MENU, and then select OPTION SETUP2.
2 Select  3D Y/C MODE.
2 Select  COLOR MODE.
3Select OFF or ON.
3Select OFF or ON.
OFF: To reduce ghosting that occurs when playing
back or recording a fast-moving video.
ON:To record with high quality. OFF:
When performing recording and playback in
black-and-white.
ON:
When performing recording and playback in color.
4Press  MENU  twice to exit the On Screen Display.4Press MENU  twice to exit the On Screen Display.
3D NR Mode
1Press MENU, and then select OPTION SETUP2.Initial Setting
If you want to return the VCR to the factory-preset condition,
follow the procedure below.
1Press MENU, and then select OPTION INITIAL.
2Select 3D NR MODE.
The message “INITIAL COMPLETED.” appears at the
bottom of the screen.
3Select OFF, LEVEL1 or LEVEL2.2Press MENU to exit the On Screen Display.
OFF:
LEVEL1 :
LEVEL2: To use this VCR as the playback unit
during editing.
To get better picture quality during
playback.When there is a lot of picture noise on the
screen.
4Press  MENU  twice to exit the On Screen Display.
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							Editing Functions 
						

							Audio Dubbing
Allows the addition of the new sound on the STEREO2 track
of a recorded tape. The original sound is left on the
STEREO1 track.
Recording VCREdited Tape
SubcodeSubcode
PicturePicture
Sound(STEREO1)
Sound(STEREO2)Sound(STEREO1)
Sound(STEREO2)
Sounds from the Playback UnitPerforming the Audio Dubbing operation on a tape
that was recorded in 12bit audio mode.
Audio Mixing
Allows the mixing of the the original sound on the STEREO1
track with the new sound from the external recording source
and recording the mixed sound on the STEREO2 track of a
recorded tape. The original sound is left on the STEREO1
track.
Recording VCR
STEREO1
Sound
STEREO2
Sound from the external recording source
Assemble Editing
Allows the required scenes (picture and sound) to be picked
up from a recorded tape and recorded in any desired order
onto another tape.
Playback Unit
Edit Programmes
Subcode
Picture
Sound(STEREO1)
Sound(STEREO2)
Subcode
Picture
Sound(STEREO1)
Sound(STEREO2)
Edited Tape
Edited Tape
STEREO1
STEREO2
Performing the Program Assemble editing
operation on a tape that was recorded in 12bit
audio mode.
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							Connecting with a Digital Video Camera
Example for connecting Panasonic Digital Video Camera as the playback unit, when controlling the playback unit through this
unit.
Notes:
Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the
power for both units is off.
Insert a recorded cassette into the playback unit, and a
cassette with the closed record prevention tab into the VCR.
If the playback unit is connected to the recording unit via an
S-VIDEO cable, the video signal on the S-VIDEO cable
takes priority. If the playback unit does not have an S-
VIDEO socket do not connect the S-VIDEO cable to this
unit.
Use of an AC adaptor as the power source for the Digital
Video Camera is recommended. Doing so avoids a
situation where the camera shuts down due to low battery
power.
It is recommended that the DV cable be disconnected for
editing with INPUT SELECT set to A1 and A2. If INPUT
SELECT is set to A1 and A2 with the connections shown in
the figure left unchanged, the monitor picture may be
disturbed or noise may occur. (This has no effect on the
actual editing operations.)
When the units are connected using the DV cable and
editing is performed, some editing functions will differ
compared with when the units are connected using the AV
cable. Refer to Glossary of Terms on page 66.
Read the operating instructions of the Digital Video Camera.
Do not change the EDIT CONTROL or EDIT MODE settings
while performing setting or editing operations at the SET UP
or EDIT MENU screens. Be sure to quit these screens
before changing these settings.
When using a Panasonic Digital Video Camera as the
playback unit, the following editing functions can be used by
connecting the camera to this unit with a DV cable:
Copying
Video Insert
Audio Insert
Assemble
In this case, simply set INPUT SELECT to DV IN, and set
EDIT CONTROL to DV.
(This function may not operate properly with some models.)
Use Time codes for Program Editing when the playback unit
is connected to this unit via a DV cable.
When using the BNC socket, use a BNC-PHONO
conversion adapter (sold separately).
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							Playback UnitRecording Unit
(Digital Video Camera)
(this unit)
Turn the power on.Turn the power on.
Make the Time code appear on the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder.Set EDIT MODE to
RECORDER.
Prepare the tape for playback.Set EDIT CONTROL to
EDIT.
Press INPUT SELECT so that DV IN is
selected.
When pet-forming Audio Dubbing or AV Insert,
select A1 or A2.
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							Connecting Two Digital Video Cassette
Recorders (Using two AG-DV2000)
Example for connecting this unit, when controlling the playback VCR through the recording VCR.
Refer to the diagram below and connect the cables
required for the desired editing function.
Notes:
Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the
power for both VCRs is off.
Insert a recorded cassette into the playback VCR, and a
cassette with the closed record prevention tab into the VCR.
When the units are connected using the DV cable and
editing is performed, some editing functions will differ
compared with when the units are connected using the AV
cable. Refer to Glossary of Terms on page 66.
Use Time codes for program editing when the playback
VCR is connected to this unit via only a DV cable.
It is recommended that the DV cable be disconnected for
editing with INPUT SELECT set to A1 and A2. If INPUT
SELECT is set to A1 and A2 with the connections shown in
the figure left unchanged, the monitor picture may be
disturbed or noise may occur. (This has no effect on the
actual editing operations.)
Do not change the EDIT CONTROL or EDIT MODE settings
while performing setting or editing operations at the SET UP
or EDIT MENU screens. Be sure to quit these screens
before changing these settings.
When the connections and setting are made as shown
above, then :
The (PLAY),(FF), REC and the other such buttons
on the playback VCR or the remote controller cannot be
used to control the playback VCR directly. In order to
permit direct control, set EDIT CONTROL on the playback
VCR to OFF.
The following editing functions can be used by connecting
the playback VCR with a DV cable:
Copying
Video Insert
Audio Insert
Assemble
In this case, simply set INPUT SELECT to DV IN, and set
EDIT CONTROL to DV
When using the BNC socket, use a BNC-PHONO
conversion adapter (sold separately).
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							Playback VCRRecording VCR
Turn the power on.Turn the power on.
Set EDIT MODE to
PASSIVE.
Set EDIT CONTROL to
EDIT.
Controlling the Recording VCR
through the Playback VCR
Follow the procedure described below:
Connect the edit cable to the EDIT socket on both
the playback VCR and the recording VCR.
Use AV cables to connect the input sockets on the
recording VCR with the output sockets on the
playback VCR.
Connect two monitors, one to each of the VCRs, so
that the screens from both VCRs can both be seen.
Set EDIT CONTROL on both the playback VCR and
the recording VCR to 
EDIT.
Press INPUT SELECT on the playback VCR and
select a position to which a cable is not connected.
Set EDIT MODE on both VCRs as follows:
Playback VCR : 
PLAYER
Recording VCR : PASSIVE
Set the EDIT MODE to
RECORDER.
Set EDIT CONTROL to
EDIT.
Press INPUT SELECT so that DV IN is
selected.
When performing Audio Dubbing or AV Insert,
select A1 or A2.
Recording VCRPlayback VCR
Notes:
When this connection is made, the recording VCR
cannot be controlled using the DV cable.
Although noise may appear on the screen, depending
on the connections, the noise has no effect on the
actual editing operations.
Audio Insert and AV Insert are not possible in this
configuration.
When performing editing with this connection, the
editing accuracy may be worse than when controlled
from the recording VCR.
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							Connecting an S-VHS (VHS) Video
Equipment with an Edit Socket
Example for connecting an S-VHS (VHS) Video Equipment with an Edit socket as the playback unit, when controlling the
playback unit through the recording VCR (this unit).
Refer to the diagram below and connect the cables
required for the desired editing function.
Notes:
Before connecting any cables, first make sure that the
power for both units is off.
Insert a recorded cassette into the playback unit, and a
cassette with the closed record prevention tab into the VCR.
If the playback unit is connected to the recording unit via an
S-VIDEO cable, the video signal on the S-VIDEO cable
takes priority. If the playback unit does not have an S-
VIDEO socket do not connect the S-VIDEO cable to this
unit.
Read the operating instructions of the playback unit.
Do not change the EDIT CONTROL or EDIT MODE settings
while performing setting or editing operations at the SET UP
or EDIT MENU screens. Be sure to quit these screens
before changing these settings.
When using this VCR as the recording VCR, the On Screen
Display (date/time, Time Code) may scroll vertically when
still playback or slow playback are performed by the
playback VCR.
When using the BNC socket, use a BNC-PHONO
conversion adapter (sold separately).
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							Playback Unit
(S-VHS (VHS) Video
Equipment with an Edit socket)
Recording VCR
(this unit)
Turn the power on.Turn the power on.
Set the unit so that it is ready to be
controlled.
Read the operating instructions of the playback
unit and make the necessary settings.
Set EDIT MODE to
RECORDER.
Set EDIT CONTROL to
EDIT.
Press INPUT SELECT so that A2 is
selected.
If the playback unit is connected to the external
input on the rear of this unit, select A1.
Connecting this unit as the Playback
VCR to an S-VHS (VHS) VCR
Follow the procedure described below.
Connect the edit cable to the EDIT socket on both the
playback VCR and the recording VCR.
Use AV cables to connect the output sockets on this
unit with the input sockets on the S-VHS (VHS) VCR.
Connect two monitors, one to this VCR and one to the
S-VHS (VHS) VCR, so that the screens from both
VCRs can both be seen.
Set 
EDIT CONTROL on this unit to EDIT.
Set EDIT MODE on this unit to PLAYER.
Press INPUT SELECT on this unit and select a
position to which a cable is not connected.The Recording Unit
The Playback Unit
(this unit)
Make the necessary editing control settings for the S-Note:
VHS (VHS) VCR. (Read the operating instructions ofAudio Insert and AV Insert are not possible in this
S-VHS (VHS) VCR.)configuration.
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							Initial Settings for Editing
This VCR also allows some settings for editing to be made at the On Screen Display (OSD).
Preparations
Confirm that the monitor is on and the VCR viewing channel
is selected.
Complete necessary connections and settings.
See pages 24-29.
Search with SoundAudio Mode
1Press SET UP.1Press SET UP.
2Select Search With Sound.2Select Audio Mode.
On Screen Display
3Select  12bit or 16bit.
3Select OFF, EDIT ONLY or ALWAYS ON.
OFF:The sound cannot be heard during special
playback.
EDIT ONLY:The sound can be heard during special
playback only when an editing operation is
in progress.
ALWAYS ON: The sound can be always heard during special playback.
4Press EXIT to exit the On Screen Display.
12bit:Divides the audio area into two stereo
audio tracks, STEREO1 and STEREO2.
If a recording is made in 12bit audio
mode, the sound is recorded on
STEREO1 only, and is not recorded on
STEREO2. STEREO2 is used to record
new audio that is added through Audio
Dubbing or Audio Mixing.
16bit:Uses the entire audio area in order to
record audio with greater quality.
4Press EXIT to exit the On Screen Display.
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