Panasonic Digital Video Cassette Recorder AG DV2000P Operating Instructions

							To insert a new program between existing programs:
1  Select  Insert a program,  and then press OK.
The program list is displayed.
2 Select the program number where a program is to be
inserted, and then press  OK.
The Insert a program screen is displayed.
3  Refer to the pages that describe the Program Editing
functions (on pages 48-59), and set the new program.
4  When setting is complete, press  OK.
5  Press  EDIT MENU.
To cancel a program:
1  Select  Erase a program,  and then press OK.
The program list is displayed.
2 Select the program number to be erased, and then press
OK.
3  Press  EDIT MENU.
To cancel all editing programs:
1  Press  EDIT MENU  twice.
2  Select  Program Editing,  and then press OK.
3  Check that  Erase all programs  is selected and press
OK.
The Erase all programs screen is displayed.
4 Select  YES, and then press  OK.
The screen returns to the Program Editing menu.
After the message indicating that  “All programs have
been erased.” appears on the screen, operation returns
to the EDIT MENU screen.
5  Press  EDIT MENU.
If the EDIT MENU screen is cancelled before the above
procedure is performed, the method for displaying the
Program Editing changes.
Press  EDIT MENU  so that the EDIT MENU screen is
displayed. Use to select  Program Editing, and then press
OK.
Note:
Programs set in the recording unit for the Assemble editing
function cannot be inserted or erased.
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							Edit Timing Adjustment
When performing editing in conjunction with a unit which has a different mechanism, there may be a lag in the edit start\
 point due
to a deviation between the time a pause cancellation signal is received by the recording unit and the time recording act\
ually
begins.
Edit Timing Adjustment is used to compensate the edit start and end time in light of this start-up time deviation.
Program Editing
After setting edit start/end points, the actual editing
operation may start slightly before or slightly after the
position that was set, depending on the equipment that is
connected. The procedure described below can adjust the
edit timing in order to correct for errors of up to
approximately ±1 second in the edit start points and edit
end points on the playback unit.
Example: Video Insert
Operations
Press EDIT MENU.
Select  Program Editing,  and then
Press OK.
On Screen Display
Select desired editing operation, and
then press  OK twice.
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							Select Timing Adjust, and then press
OK.
Adjust the timing for the edit start point
by setting the amount of the
discrepancy for the
start-up time.
The setting is displayed in
frames (apporoximately 1/30 of a second) units.
Pressif the start point is too early;
pressif it is too late.
Each time the button is pressed, the tape moves
by 1 frame.
Corrections can be made in the range of ±30
frames.
Press OK.
Adjust the timing for the edit end pont
in same way.
Press 
OK.
Select Start Insert (Assemble or
Dubbing), and then press OK.
If the results of editing indicate that the
adjustment is inadequate, repeat steps 4-8.
Notes:
The procedure described on these pages is to be
performed after exiting the EDIT MENU screen. If this
procedure is performed after having executed Start
Editing or Review, start this procedure from step 4 on the
Video Insert (Assemble, Audio Insert, AV Insert or Audio
Dubbing) screen.
The adjusted frame unit is applied to all of the programs
that have been set at the moment when the adjustment is
made.
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							Edit Timing Adjustment (continued)
Manual Editing
If there is a deviation in the results of a manual editing
operation, the timing of the edit start (In) position on the
playback unit can be adjusted by approximately ±1 second.Perform the procedure described below when setting an edit
start point in any editing mode.
Example: Manual Copying
Operations
Select  Timing Adjust,  and then press
OK.
Adjust the timing for the edit start point
by setting the amount of the
discrepancy for the start-up time.
The setting is displayed in
frames (apporoximately 1/30
of a second) units.
Pressif the start point
is too early; press if it is too late.
Each time the button is pressed, the tape moves
by 1 frame.
Corrections can be made in the range of ±30
frames.
Press OK.
On Screen Display
Select 
Start Copying (Insert,
Dubbing),  and then press  OK.
If the results of editing indicate that the
adjustment is inadequate, repeat steps  1-3.
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							Glossary of Terms
Assemble
With the Assemble function, only the required portions of
the original (source) tape are copied to another tape and
linked together.
Audio Dubbing
You can record two audio tracks (Stereo 1 and Stereo 2) on
a tape that is recorded in 12bit audio mode. (When the tape
is first recorded, the audio is recorded only in the Stereo 1
track.) The Audio Dubbing function allows you to add new,
separate audio in the Stereo 2 track.
Audio Mixing
You can record two audio tracks (Stereo 1 and Stereo 2) on
a tape that is recorded in 12bit audio mode. (When the tape
is first recorded, the audio is recorded only in the Stereo 1
track.) The Audio Mixing function allows you to mix the
original audio from Stereo 1 with new audio from a line input
and record the result in the Stereo 2 track.
Copying
The Copying function copies material previously recorded
on one tape onto another tape with no changes.
Insert
The Insert function allows you to insert different material into
previously recorded video or audio. There are three
variations of the Insert function: Video Insert, which inserts
video only; Audio Insert, which inserts audio only, and AV
Insert, which inserts both audio and video.
SP/LP Mode
There are two different tape speed modes for digital video:
SP and LP.
“SP” is short for “Standard Play”, and “LP” is short for “Long
Play”.
LP mode permits recording for about 1.5 times as long as
SP mode. Although the image quality of LP mode is as
good as that of SP mode, material recorded in LP mode
may not play back normally when played on a different video
unit, or when played in slow motion or frame by frame, which
can result in mosaic noise on the display. In addition, the
Insert, Audio Dubbing, and Audio Mixing functions cannot
be used with a tape that was recorded in LP mode.
When a cassette recorded in LP mode on this VCR is
played back on other digital video equipment.
When a cassette recorded in LP mode on other digital
video equipment is played back on this VCR.
When a cassette recorded in LP mode on this VCR is
played back on other digital video equipment not featuring
LP mode.
When a cassette recorded in LP mode on this VCR is
played back on other digital video equipment.
Digital Video System
In the digital video system, picture and sound are converted
into digital signals and recorded onto tape.
This completely digital recording allows recording and
playback of picture and sound with minimum quality
deterioration.
In addition, such data as Time Code, Date and Time are
also automatically recorded as digital signals.
Features
Superior picture resolution
Excellent signal-to-noise ratio
Stable pictures
Minimised quality deterioration in dubbing
Minimised cross color distortion
PCM digital sound
No picture deterioration in LP Mode
6.35 mm-wide tape
Compact cassette with long recording time
Minimised quality deterioration in editing
Time Code editing
PCM Sound
For recording of the sound, Digital Video Cassette Recorder
offers the choice between two different PCM Audio
Recording Mode.
16 bit 48 kHz 2 channels
12 bit 32 kHz 4 channels
The “16bit, 48 kHz, 2 channels” mode offers superior
recording sound quality.
The “12bit, 32 kHz, 4 channels” mode lets you record the
original sound on two channels and the dubbed sound on
two separate channels.
Sub Code
The digital recording system offers the added capability of
recording sub code containing various data.
The following data is recorded as sub code on the Digital
Video Cassette Recorder.
Time Code
Recording date and time
Index signals for locating the still images recorded in the
Photoshot Mode
Index signals for locating the beginning of scenes marked
with an index signal
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							DV Terminal 
						

							On Screen Display Messages
Before requesting service, check the following points once
again.
The error message is indicated in brackets [ ] .
[Please insert video tape.]
REC, (PLAY),
(FF),(REW) or JOG/
SHUTTLE is pressed when no cassette is in the VCR.
Insert a video cassette.
[Recording not allowed. Check setting of the record-
prevention tab.]
REC, VIDEO INSERT, AUDIO INSERT or AUDIO
DUB has been pressed when using a cassette with
the opened record-prevention tab. Use a cassette
with a closed record-prevention tab.
[This function cannot be made in the blank part of the tape.]
Are you trying to edit using a blank tape, or a tape that
contains a blank segment in the middle?
Editing is not possible in blank segments (because
there are no Time codes). In order to use such a tape
for editing, copy the tape once so that continuous
Time codes are recorded on the tape, even if there is
nothing else recorded on the tape. See page 33.
[This function is not allowed in LP-recorded section of the
tape.]
It is not possible to edit a tape that was recorded in LP
mode, or that was recorded partly in SP mode and
partly in LP mode. Make a copy of the tape in SP
mode and then use that tape. See page 33.
[This function cannot be made with 16bit mode audio
recording.]
Does the audio mode change in the middle of the
tape?
The Audio Dubbing and AV Insert functions can only
be used on a tape that was recorded in 12bit audio
mode. Make a copy of the tape in 12bit mode and then
use that tape. See page 33.
[EDITING cannot be made. Please check switches setting
and cables.]
Are the necessary cables for controlling the playback
unit (Edit cable or DV cable) connected?
Connect cables for controlling.
Is the playback unit turned off?
Are EDIT MODE, EDIT CONTROL, and the input
select setting on this VCR set properly for the desired
editing operation?
Is there more than one digital video device (including
personal computers) connected to this VCR?
Are this VCR and another unit connected to this VCR
both set to control each other (if the connected unit is
a digital video device)?
[Audio Dubbing or Audio Mixing cannot be made with DV
input mode.]
Audio Dubbing and Audio Mixing functions will not
work if INPUT SELECT is set to DV IN.
Set to A1 or A2.
[AV Insert cannot be made with DV input mode.]
AV Insert will not work if INPUT SELECT is set to DV
IN. Set to A1 or A2.
[Please select DV input mode.]
Is EDIT CONTROL set to DV, but INPUT SELECT is
set to something other than DV IN?
[This tape is an incorrect type. Please replace the tape.]
A video cassette tape other than a DV or MINI DV
cassette has been inserted.
DVCPRO cassettes cannot be used with this VCR.
Other messages may also appear.
Follow the instructions in the message.
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							Before Requesting Service
Before requesting service, check the following points once
again.
Self Test IndicationRecording does not operate correctly
This VCR has a self-diagnosis and display function. If the
VCR detects trouble during installation or during use, the
following indications automatically appear in the VCR
display. Indications are displayed in the form of a single
English letter plus two numbers such as [H01].The symptom description is indicated in quotations “”.
indication flashes whenever recording is attempted.”
The record prevention tab on the cassette is open.
Close the record prevention tab. (Slide it in the
direction of the [REC] arrow.)
INDICATION
H
F
CAUSE
Some problem has occurred.
(Numbers following H and F differ according to the status of
the VCR.)
REMEDY
Consult your dealer for further advice.
VCR does not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in quotations “”.
“VCR display is not illuminated.”
Mains lead is not connected. Reconnect mains lead
to VCR.
“VCR picture does not appear on monitor screen.”
The connections are incorrect.
Check the connections with the monitor.“Recordings cannot be made.”
Does INPUT SELECT setting match the sockets that
are actually connected?
The connections are incorrect. Check that
connections for external video and audio source are
correct. See page 13.
Remote controller does not
work correctly
The symptom description is indicated in quotations “”.
“Remote controller does not operate correctly.”
Remote controller transmitter beam is not reaching the
VCR. Ensure that remote controller is being pointed at
the VCR and that the transmitter beam is not
obstructed.
Distance is too far. Use remote controller within 7 m
of the VCR. If operation is not possible in this range,
replace the batteries.
Batteries are spent. Replace the batteries. Note the
precautions for replacement on page 11.
Batteries are incorrectly fitted with
reversed.
Fit the batteries correctly as shown on page 11.
Wrong remote control mode has been selected. Set to
the correct remote control mode. (See page 20.)
Playback does not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in quotations “”.
“The playback picture contains rectangular blocks of picture
noise or the whole screen becomes black.”
Video heads are clogged or worn. Use the Digital
Video Head Cleaner supplied with the VCR. (See
page 74.) If the picture is still not clear after using it,
consult your dealer for further advice.
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							Editing  does not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in quotations “”.
“One-Touch-Editing does not work.”
Is One-Touch-Edit on the SET UP screen set to“ON” ?
“Editing does not commence; the VCR stays in the
recording pause state.”
While setting the edit start point on the playback unit,
this VCR switched from the recording pause state to
the stopped state.
In order to protect the tape and the head from
damage, this VCR is designed to automatically stop if
it is left in the recording pause state for more than 5
minutes.
“The picture from the playback unit is not appeared.”
Does INPUT SELECT setting match the sockets that
are actually connected?
Are the cables connected to the playback unit
securely?
“Cannot execute the editing operation, or the operation
stops suddenly before it is complete.”
The following are possible causes:
There is a blank segment in the middle of the tape in
the recording unit.
The tape speed (SP/LP) or the audio mode (12bit/
16bit) changed in the middle of the tape in the
recording unit.
The end of the tape was reached in the VCR.
The VCR was suddenly not able to control the
connected unit.
The tape that is being used either does not contain
continuous Time codes, or contains two identical
Time codes.
The Input select setting or EDIT CONTROL was
changed while editing was still in progress.
An edit start/end point was set within 20 seconds of
the beginning of the tape.
“The EDIT MENU screen does not appear, even though
EDIT MENU has been pressed”
EDIT CONTROL is set to OFF.
This unit is set as indicated below in the following
instances.
With 
EDIT CONTROL set to DV, is EDIT MODE set
to 
PLAYER or PASSIVE? (when two AG-DV2000s
are connected)
With 
EDIT CONTROL set to EDIT, is EDIT MODE
set to PASSIVE?
“Control of the playback unit was lost while editing was in
progress”
If the playback unit is left in the pause state for more
than 5 minutes, it may automatically stop in order to
protect the tape and the head from damage.
If the playback unit is a video camera, control is not
possible if the camera is in CAMERA Mode. Put the
camera into PLAYBACK (VCR) Mode.
“Program Editing is not available for selection on the EDIT
MENU screen”
Program Editing is not available if the playback unit
that is connected does not have a Time code or tape
(linear) counter display.
“After setting the edit start/end points, the next screen does
not appear when OK is pressed”
Have all three points in the edit start/end points been
set on the playback unit and the recording unit?
Program setting is not completed unless 3 or more
points are set.
Are the edit start/end points set in the wrong order
(i.e., the editing end precedes the in point)?
“Cannot set program”
Have the maximum number of programs already been
set?
“A set program is skipped”
Are there at least 4 seconds between the edit start
point and the end point?
Editing may not be performed properly for a program
with a set duration of less than 4 seconds.
“Cannot adjust the edit timing”
The edit timing cannot be adjusted if the playback unit
that is connected does not have a Time code or tape
(linear) counter display.
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							Flow Chart for On Screen Displays
SET UP On Screen Display
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