Panasonic Digital Video Cassette Recorder AG-DV2500P Operating Instructions

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ON
AUDIO MUTING
OFF
AUDIO OUT
LEVEL NORM
AUDIO OUT
LEVEL ATT
AUDIO OUT CH-1/2
AUDIO OUT CH-3/4
AUDIO OUT MIX
DISPLAY ON
DISPLAY AUTO
DISPLAY OFF
FIELD STEP
1ST FIELD STILL
2ND FIELD STILL
FRAME STILL
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY– Event 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.
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BLANK SEARCH
AUD I O  MUTINGON
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A
B

Display at position A
...Operation in progress
Display Contents
BLANK SEARCH
INDEX + 1
INDEX MARKBlank search in progress.
Index search in progress.
The number indicates the
index search position.
When an index is written on
the tape during recording.

Display at position B
...Display for about 3 seconds
Display Contents
Audio is muted with the re-
mote controller.
Audio is de-muted with the
remote controller.
The standard level of the
playback or EE audio level is
set to NORMAL or ATT with
the remote controller.
The playback audio channel is
set to CH1/2, CH3/4 or MIX
with the remote controller.
The on-screen display is
turned on with the remote
controller.
The on-screen display is set
to AUTO with the remote
controller. In the AUTO
mode, the on-screen display
is shown for about 4 seconds
between mode switches.
The on-screen display is set
to OFF with the remote con-
troller.
Field by field advance play-
back is selected with the re-
mote controller.
When still or frame advance
playback is selected with the
remote controller, the type of
still image is displayed.
•1st FIELD STILL
•2nd FIELD STILL
•FRAME STILL 
						

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY– Alarm 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 Contents
LOW VOLTAGE
HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED!
NO DV SIGNALThe voltage of the DC input power is low. Continued operation will bring the unit to the
POWER OFF mode.
Displayed irrespective of the DISPLAY mode setting.
The video head is dirty. Please clean it with the dedicated head-cleaning tape.
(
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If the head is clogged, it will be detected in the PLAYBACK mode and displayed.
When the unit enters the STOP mode or the cassette is ejected, the display goes off.
Displayed irrespective of the DISPLAY mode setting.
Despite DV connection, signals are not received.
Displayed when DISPLAY mode is set to ON/AUTO.
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HEAD C L EANING REQUIRED!
INVAL IDTAPE !
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A
B
  

 Display at position A:Displays which show the state of the unit continues to be displayed
here until the conditions are rectified.
Display Contents
INVALID TAPE!
LP TAPE!
DV NOT CONNECTData tapes for PC use or DVC PRO tapes has been inserted.
The cassette will be ejected.
The user attempts to play back a tape recorded in the LP mode.
This unit cannot record or play in the LP mode.
DV connection is not done.

 Display at position B:Messages indicating operation errors are displayed for about 3 sec-
onds.
They are displayed when the DISPLAY mode is ON or AUTO. 
						

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Display Contents
COPY INHIBIT
REC INHIBIT
A. DUB INHIBIT
(REC TAB)
A. DUB INHIBIT
(48K)
A. DUB INHIBIT
(LP)
A. DUB INHIBIT
(BLANK)
A. DUB INHIBIT
(DV)
A. DUB INHIBIT
(NTSC/PAL)
A. DUB INHIBIT
(DVCAM)The user attempts to record signals protected with the copy guard.
The user attempts to record on a write protected cassette tape.
(The rear slide is pushed to “SAVE”.)
The user attempts to perform audio dubbing on a write protected cassette tape.
(The rear slide is pushed to “SAVE”.)
This message is displayed when audio dubbing is attempted under the following con-
ditions:
•The AUDIO MODE item of the AUDIO/VIDEO menu is set to 48K.
•The tape is recorded with a sample frequency of 48kHz.
The user attempts to perform audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
The user attempts to perform audio dubbing on a blank tape.
The user attempts to perform audio dubbing during DV signal input. (The INPUT switch
is set to “DV”)
This message is displayed when the signal system is changed during audio dubbing
(NTSC or PAL).
The user attempts to perform audio dubbing on a DVCAM format tape.

 Warning display:When anomalies occur in the VTR, warning messages with error codes
will be displayed.
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WARNING7001
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Warning displayFor details, please 
refer to page 62, 
“Warning Display”. 
						

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PREPARATION– Provided wireless remote controller –
Loading the batteries
Before using the wireless remote controller, please load 2 batteries (AA) in.
1Lift up the cover
of the battery
compartment.2Load in 2 batteries
(AA).
•Please insert the · pole
in first.
3Close the cover.
Battery 
compartment 
cover+
-
-
+
Memo
Guide on battery replacement.
When the operable distance of the remote
controller is decreased, the batteries have
become exhausted. Please replace them.
Guide for replacement: Approx 3 months
based on average usage of 1000 times a day.
When replacing the batteries
•Please use AA batteries.
•Please use 2 new batteries.
(Do not mix new and old batteries.)
•Please load the batteries correctly accord-
ing to the ª and · signs.
•Please read the precautions printed on the
batteries.
Precautions on the use of battery
•The provided batteries are for confirmation
of operation.
•If the remote controller is not to be used for
a long period of time, please remove the
batteries from the compartment.
•If the remote controller does not work as
expected, please remove the batteries and
reload them after 5 minutes.
Note
If fluid leaks from the battery, please wipe the
battery compartment thoroughly.
If the fluid comes into contact with your body,
please rinse the affected parts with water thor-
oughly. 
						

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Using the wireless remote controller
Maximum distance to the sensor
of the unit : 6m
Angle : within 30˚
EJECT
MENU
REWSET
FF PLAY
STOP
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAMPAUSE
POWER
RECA.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4LINEDVS-VIDEOOFF9PINWIRELESS
INPUTREMOTEMICAG-DV2500
Sensor for the wireless remote controller Before using the wireless remote controller, 
please set the REMOTE switch to “WIRELESS”.

 Operable scope of the wireless remote controller
EJECT
MENU
REWSET
FF PLAY
STOP
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAMPAUSE
POWER
RECA.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4LINEDVS-VIDEOOFF9PINWIRELESSINPUTREMOTEMICAG-DV2500
Sensor for the wireless remote controller
About 30˚
About 30˚ Not further than 6m
Notes
•The remote controller will hardly work if there are obstructive objects between the remote control
sensor of the main unit and the remote controller.
•The remote controller will hardly work when sunlight or strong light shines directly on the remote
control sensor of the main unit.
•Do not press the buttons on the main unit and the remote controller simultaneously for this may
cause malfunction.
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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PREPARATION– Power –
Connect the provided AC adapter to the main unit.
DV IN/OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
CH 1/3 CH 2/4
LINE
S -VIDEO
NI
O
U
T9PIN REMOTE
AUXNTSC PALDC 12V
WARNING :SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN.AV I S :RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
AC
Provided AC 
mains cable
DC cord Screw
Clamp
DC IN terminalProvided AC adapter
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAM
POWER
A.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4LINEDVS-VIDEOOFF9PINWIRELESS
INPUTREMOTEMICAG-DV2500
POWER indicator
POWER button1.Connect the DC cord of the AC adapter
to the DC IN terminal of the main unit.
2.To prevent accidental disconnection of
the DC cord, fasten the DC cord with a
clamp.
1Remove 1 screw followed by the clamp.
2Insert the DC cord into the clamp and fasten
the clamp unto the main unit.
3.Connect the provided mains cable to
the AC IN terminal of the AC adapter.
4.Connect the power plug to an AC 120 V,
50 Hz/60 Hz socket.
•Power is channeled into the unit and the
POWER indicator lights up red.
(POWER OFF mode)
•If the DC IN MODE item of the SYSTEM
menu is set to “POWER ON” or “PLAY”, the
POWER indicator will light up green.
(POWER ON mode)
If it is set to PLAY, the VTR will automatically
start to play the loaded tape.
Memo
•Even in the POWER OFF mode, a small
amount of electricity will still flow into the unit.
•When the unit is in the POWER OFF mode,
no operation can be performed except that
of the POWER buttons (on the main unit and
the remote controller) and cassette loading/
ejecting.
Notes
•Please supply power to the unit via the provided AC adapter. Do
not use other power sources.
•During recording or playback, please do not unplug the DC or
mains cable.
•When the supply voltage is low, the “LOW VOLTAGE” alarm mes-
sage will be displayed. (
☞ Page 62)
LOW VOLTAGE
Alarm message
Connecting to the AC adapter 
						

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Switching on the power
REWPLA
Y
STO
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAM
POWER
RECA.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4LINEDVS-VIDEOOFF9PINWIRELESS
INPUTREMOTEMICAG-DV2500
DISPLAY
BARS
MENU SEARCH+
SEARCH–
A.DUB
F. R E V
INDEX
–INDEX
+ PLAY
STOP
VEQ3533
REW FFPA U S ESETBLANK STILL
MODE
VCRPOWER
/IAUDIO
MUTING
OUT SEL.
OUT LEV.
REC
F. A D V
POWER indicator
POWER button
Turning off the power

Stop all operational activities of the unit.
1.Press the POWER button on the unit or the remote controller.
•The unit will enter the POWER OFF mode and the POWER indicator will light up red.
2.If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, please unplug the AC adapter.
•To disconnect the AC adapter, please unplug the mains cable from the socket first.

When the unit is in the POWER OFF
mode (the POWER indicator lights up
red), press the POWER button on the
unit or the remote controller.
•The power is turned on and the POWER indi-
cator lights up green.  The unit is now ready for
operation. (POWER ON mode)
Memo
•Once a cassette has been loaded in the
POWER OFF mode, power will be turned on
and the POWER ON mode will be engaged.
•The remote controller is only effective when
the REMOTE switch is set to “WIRELESS”.
Note• After pressing the POWER button and turning
on the power, if the LED blinks in green or the
“UNPLUG MAIN POWER, PLUG BACK IN
AFTER A WHILE” is displayed on the monitor,
please unplug the mains cable from the outlet
and then wait for some time before plugging it
in again. 
						

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PREPARATION– Selecting the NTSC/PAL signal system –
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.
REWPLAY
STOP
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAM
POWER
RECA.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4LINEDVS-VIDEOOFF9PINWIRELESS
INPUTREMOTEMICAG-DV2500
NTSC 
indicator POWER
buttonPAL 
indicator
VIDEO
/4
LINES -VIDEO
NI
O
U
T9PIN REMOTE
AUXNTSC PALDC 12V
OCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN.
CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
NTSC/PAL switch
Steps
1.Set the unit to the POWER OFF mode.
2.Please select the signal system with the NTSC/PAL switch on the rear panel.
3.Press the POWER button to engage the POWER ON mode. Either the NTSC or PAL
indicator on the front will then light up, according to the NTSC/PAL switch setting.
Memo
•In the playback mode, the signal system of the tape is automatically identified, regardless of the
NTSC/PAL switch setting.
•During DV signal input, the signal system of the input signal is automatically identified, regardless
of the NTSC/PAL switch setting.
•This unit is equipped with a function to automatically detect the signal system of the cassette being
played back or the signal being received at the DV input connector. However, this function may not
operate correctly in some instances.
To ensure the correct system selection, it is recommended that you match the rear panel’s NTSC/
PAL switch to the signal system of the input signal or playback tape.
•When the unit enters the STOP mode, the NTSC/PAL switch setting will be engaged.
•If a tape recorded in both NTSC & PAL signal systems is played, the video, audio or time code may
be distorted at the position where the signal system is switched.
•When the signal system of the tape and the NTSC/PAL setting differ, video and sound output will be
upset for about 5 seconds after playback starts or stops.
•NTSC/PAL signal system conversion is not possible. 
						

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PREPARATION– Loading/ejecting cassettes –
Please use standard DV cassettes or mini DV cassettes.
Loading the cassette
1.Check the cassette.
•Set the rear slide.
Push it to “REC” for recording or “SAVE” to prevent lighted con-
tents from being erased accidentally.
•Check that the tape is not slackened.
2.Check that the cassette indicator on the unit is unlit.
When a cassette is loaded, the cassette indicator will lit up.
3.Load the cassette.
•For the standard DV cassette, just align it with the cassette slot
and insert.
•
For the mini DV cassette, load it in between the left and right guides.
Set the tape, window face up, and push the cassette in slowly
until it is drawn in automatically.
¥
While the cassette is being loaded, the cassette indicator blinks.
The indicator lights up when cassette loading is complete.
EJECT
MENU
REWSET
FF PLAY
STOP
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAMPAUSE
POWER
RECA.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4LINEDVS-VIDEOOFF9PINWIRELESSINPUTREMOTEMICAG-DV2500
EJECT
MENU
REWSET
FF PLAY
STOP
REC INH.PA L
AU DI ONTSCDV C A MPAUSE
POWER
RECA.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4LINEDVS-VIDEOOFF9PINWIRELESSINPUTREMOTEMICAG-DV2500
Standard DV cassettesMini DV cassettes
Guide
REC
SAVE
Slide
EJECT
MENU
REWSET
FF PLAY
STOP
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAMPAUSERECA.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4LINEDVS-VIDEOINPUT
Cassette indicator
EJECT button
Ejecting the cassette
1.Press the EJECT button on the unit.
¥Ejection begins. During ejection, the cassette indicator blinks.
2.Eject the cassette.
Memo
•The cassette can be loaded/
ejected even when the unit is
in the POWER OFF mode.
•The loading/ejection process
takes about 6 seconds.
•Ejection cannot be done with
the wireless remote controller. 
						

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PREPARATION– Setting/displaying date and time –
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.
EJECT
MENU
REWSET
FF PLAY
STOP
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAMPAUSEREC
CH1 / 3
2 / 4
EJECT button
PAUSE/FF button
PLAY/STOP buttonDISPLAY
BARS
MENU SEARCH+
SEARCH–SETBLANK STILL
MODEVCRPOWER
/IAUDIO
MUTING
OUT SEL.
OUT LEV.
    button
MENU 
button
    button
    buttonSET 
button
–––MENU–––
SYSTEM . .
REMOT E . .
AUD I O / V I DEO . .
TIME CODE. .
DISPLAY SET . .
CLOCK ADJUST . .
FACTORY SETTINGCANCE L
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Top MENU
CLOCK ADJUST menu
Setting the date and time
The date and time data is set up via the CLOCK ADJUST menu.
Setting can be performed while viewing the monitor screen
connected to the VIDEO LINE OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal.
• The date and time can be set up using either the remote
controller or the unit.

 Press the POWER button on the unit or the remote con-
troller to turn on the power and enter the STOP mode.
* When setting it using the main unit, eject the loaded cassette, if
any.
1.Displaying the top MENU.
Main unit
Press the EJECT and STOP
buttons simultaneously while
no  cassette is loaded. Remote controller
Press the MENU button.
2.Displaying the CLOCK ADJUST menu.
Remote controller
1Press the  or  button
and bring the cursor to the
CLOCK ADJUST item.
2Press the SET or  button.
Main unit
1Press the PLAY or STOP
button and bring the cursor
to the CLOCK ADJUST
item.
2Press the PAUSE or FF
button.