Panasonic Digital Video Cassette Recorder AG-DV2500P Operating Instructions

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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.
Stand
Notes
•To place the VTR in an upright position, please use the provided stand.
If the stand is not used, the unit may topple and result in injuries or breakdown.
•Please place the unit on a leveled place.
•When inserting the cassette, do not remove your hand until the cassette is being drawn into the unit.Particularly, when a mini DV cassette is used, removing your hand too early may cause the
cassette to drop and get damaged. 
						

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OTHERS– Warning display –
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.
32K CH–1/2    0mi n
WARNING7001
DRUM MOTOR F A I L URE
10 / 10 / 02STANDBY
-OF F
12 : 00 : 00 TCR 02:00:00:00
Warning display
32K CH–1/2    0mi n
HEAD C L EAN I NG REQU I RED !
10 / 10 / 02STANDBY
-OF F
12 : 00 : 00 TCR 02:00:00:00
Alarm display

 Alarm display (Displayed regardless of the DISPLAY mode)
Display Status Action
LOW VOLTAGE
HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED!The DC power voltage is low.
The unit will eventually go into the POWER OFF
mode if operation is continued.
The video head is dirty. If the head is clogged, it
will be detected and the alarm message will be
displayed during the PLAYBACK mode. When
the STOP mode is engaged or when the cas-
sette is ejected, the display will go off.
When the head clog is cleared, the message
will disappear.
Please check the power voltage.
Please clean it with the dedi-
cated head-cleaning tape.
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If the message persists despite
cleaning, it could be due to bad
recording condition, bad tape or
lifespan of the head.
• For alarm messages displayed upon operation errors or when the unit is in a poor working condition (e.g.
dirty head), refer to page 22. 
						

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CONDENSATION
ON DRUM
WARNING 3200LOADING FAILURE
WARNING 3300UNLOADING FAILURE
WARNING 4100
CASSETTE
EJECT FAILURE
DEFECTIVE TAPE!
5605 - 5609
WARNING 5702
TAPE END DET.
ERROR!
WARNING 5802
TAPE BEGIN
DET. ERROR!
WARNING 7001
DRUM MOTOR
FAILURE
WARNING 7101
CAP MOTOR
FAILURE
WARNING7202 -
7203
SUPPLY REEL
FAILURE
WARNING7302 -
7303
TAKE UP REEL
FAILURE
WARNING7305
TAKE UP REEL
FAILURE
WARNING 7401
REEL MOTOR
FAILURE
UNPLUG MAIN
POWER, PLUG
BACK IN AFTER A
WHILECondensation.
Unable to load tape.
Unable to eject tape.
Eject error.
Tape is cut.
Tape ending sensor error.
Tape begin sensor error.
Drum rotation error.
Capstan rotation error.
Supply reel rotation error.
Take up reel rotation error.
Tape winding error during unload-
ing.
Reel motor rotation error.
This is a system error that occurs
when the power is turned on. The
POWER indicator on this unit blinks
in green. The unit will not accept any
operation commands.Please leave the power on and wait for the
display to disappear.
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.
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.
Unplug the mains cable from the power
outlet and wait for some time before plug-
ging it back in.

 Warning display (Displayed regardless of the DISPLAY mode)
When a warning display appears, this unit stops operation and cease to accept any opera-
tion commands. When TAPE DEFFECTIVE (5605 - 5609) is displayed, the unit similarly
stops operation but accepts one command, viz EJECT.
Display Status Action
Memo
This unit uses a microcomputer. It may not function correctly if there is external noise. If this hap-
pens, please turn off the power and then on again. 
						

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OTHERS– Troubleshooting –
Symptom Action
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.
During DV signal input, the time
codes are not recorded correctly.
Video and sound are distorted for
a few seconds after starting play-
back.
The wireless remote controller
does not work at all.
Power is not supplied even when
the POWER button is pressed.Is the AC adapter correctly connected?
Is the cassette indicator lighted? If so, a cassette is already
loaded. Please unload the cassette first.
Push the center of the cassette and make sure that the cassette
enters levelly.
Is the slide of the cassette set to REC?
Please set it to REC if it is at the SAVE position.
Is the front REMOTE SWITCH set at OFF?
If it is set at 9 PIN or WIRELESS, main unit operation is not
possible.
Is the front REMOTE switch set at 9PIN?
• Is the tape damaged?
Please replace the cassette.
• Is the head dirty?
Please clean it with the dedicated head-cleaning tape.
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Is the DV TC DUP. item of the TIME CODE menu set correctly?
This occurs if the signal system of the playback tape is different
from the NTSC/PAL setting.
• Is the REMOTE switch on the main unit set to “WIRELESS”?
• Are the batteries exhausted?
Is the REMOTE switch set at “9 PIN” when the LOCAL FUNC-
TION item of the REMOTE menu is set to something other than
ALL KEYS? Please set the REMOTE switch to “OFF”. 
						

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OTHERS– Checking the hour meter –
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. (
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EJECT
MENU
REWSET
FF PLAY
STOP
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAMPAUSE
POWER
RECA.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4LINEDVS-VIDEOOFF9PINWIRELESS
INPUTREMOTEMICAG-DV2500
EJECT
buttonDISPLAY
BARS
MENU SEARCH+
SEARCH–
A.DUB
F.REV
INDEX
–INDEX
+ PLAY
STOP
VEQ3533
REW FFPAUSE SETBLANK STILL
MODE
VCRPOWER
/IAUDIO
MUTING
OUT SEL.
OUT LEV.
REC
F. A D V
MENU
button
–––MENU–––
SYSTEM . .
REMOT E . .
AUD I O / V I DEO . .
TIME CODE. .
DISPLAY SET . .
CLOCK ADJUST . .
FACTORY SETTINGCANCE L
DRUMHOURMETER000200H
EX I T
Top MENU

To set the unit to the STOP mode:
When operating with the buttons on the main unit, unload the cas-
sette.
1.Display the top MENU.
Main unit
Press the EJECT and STOP
buttons simultaneously while
no cassette is loaded.
.Remote controller
Press the MENU button.
Operation
• Display the drum usage time on the DRUM HOUR METER item
of the top MENU.
2.To return to the usual screen:
Main unit
Press the EJECT button.Remote controller
Press the MENU button.
DRUM HOUR
METER item 
						

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260
EJECTMENU
REWSET
FF PLAY
STOPREC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDV C A MPA U SE
POWER
RECA.DUBCH1 / 3
2 / 4LINEDVS-VIDEOOFF9PINWIRELESSINPUTREMOTEMICAG-DV2500
OTHERS– Specification –

 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)
Power:DC12V}(supplied via the
provided AC adapter)
Power consumption:14W, 1.17A
External dimension:174mm  (W) 68mm (H)
260mm (D)  (Excluding
protruding parts, e.g., foot)
Weight:About 2.3 k˝
Allowable operating temperature
:5˚C to 35˚C
Allowable storage temperature
:–20˚C to 60˚C
Allowable operating RH
:30%RH to 80%RH

 Video
Recording format:8 bit, 13.5MHz,
4:1:1 (NTSC)
4:2:0 (PAL)
Video input
Line (composite):1.0V (p-p), 75Ø unbalance
   S-VIDEO   Y:1.0V (p-p), 75Ø unbalance
   
 C:0.286V (p-p)  (NTSC) /
0.3V (p-p)  (PAL)
75Ø unbalance
Video output
Line (composite):1.0V (p-p), 75Ø unbalance
   S-VIDEO   Y:1.0V (p-p), 75Ø unbalance
    C:0.286V (p-p)  (NTSC) /
0.3V (p-p)  (PAL)
75Ø unbalance

 Audio
Recording format:16 bit, 48kHz, 2 channels
PCM audio/12 bit, 32kHz,
4-channel PCM audio
Number of track:2 (16 bit,4 8kHz) /
4 (12 bit, 32kHz)
Audio input:–8dBu, 10kØ unbalance
Mike input:–60dBu, 3kØ unbalance
Audio output:–8dBu, 1kØ unbalance
Frequency characteristics
:20Hz to 20kHz (48kHz)
* 0 dBu = 0.775Vrms

 DV interface
Input/output:IEEE1394

 AC adapter section
Power:AC 100V to 240V`,
50Hz/60Hz.
Power consumption
:1.0A to 0.5A
Output:DC 12V } 3.5A

 Accessories
Wireless remote controller ......................1
AC adapter ..............................................1
Mains Cable ............................................1
Battery(AA) .............................................2
Stand .......................................................1

 Diagram of external dimension
(Unit: mm) 
						

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OTHERS– Supplement –

 AC adapter section
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recep-
tacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus com-
bination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION – These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the
risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating
instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
S3125A 
						

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