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Panasonic AG-DV2500 DV/Mini DV VCR

1. Panasonic AG DV2500 H130 O O MIC REMOTE CH 9 OFF ul L240 OO 6 amn it AUDIO IN DW 9PIN WIRELESS O REMOTE Remote select switch MIC Microphone input terminal DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH o Oo 0 90 O Use this switch to select the remote controller This is the mini jack for monaural microphone type input When this terminal is connected to a mi 9 PIN Select this to use the RS 422A crophone sound input via the AUDIO IN termi compatible editing remote con nal located on the rear panel is not recorded troller AG A850 that connects Sound from this terminal is recorded on CH1 to the 9 PIN REMOTE termi CH2 in the RECORD mode and CH3 CH4 in nal located at the rear panel the AUDIO DUBBING mode Please use this unit as a player WIRELESS Select this to use the provided Q EJECT Eject button wireless remote controller e Press this button to eject the cassette OFF Select this to use the buttons on Memo the main unit for operations in It takes about 6 seconds for the cassette to stead of the RS 422A compat be ejected ible editing remote controller or the provided wireless remote When no cassette is loaded and the EJECT controller and STOP buttons are pressed simultaneously Memo a menu will be displayed on the monitor con nected to the VIDEO LINE OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminal When the menu is displayed pressing this button will resume the usual scr
2. red press the POWER button on the unit or the remote controller wy e The power is turned on and the POWER indi cator lights up green The unit is now ready for operation POWER ON mode AG DV2500 Mic REMOTE INPUT OFF UNE Memo e Once a cassette has been loaded in the POWER OFF mode power will be turned on and the POWER ON mode will be engaged e The remote controller is only effective when the REMOTE switch is set to WIRELESS Note e 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 SADUB TIPAUSE O please unplug the mains cable from the outlet and then wait for some time before plugging it in again Turning off the power WE Stop all operational activities of the unit 1 Press the POWER button on the unit or the remote controller e 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 e To disconnect the AC adapter please unplug the mains cable from the socket first E 27 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
3. Basic playback method DVCAM indicator PLAY button EA pwfw NTSC PAL REC INH o 8 0 0 0 button ee 0O L240 O aoo NN FF button REW button button 1 Load a recorded tape The unit is powered on 2 Start playback Press the PLAY button Start playback If the tape is recorded in the DVCAM format the DVCAM indicator will light up 3 Pause Press the PAUSE button A still image is output E To change the still image type Remote controller Press the STILL MODE button The still image changes as follows each time the button is pressed Field image 1st Field image gt 2nd Field image Frame image kooo o ee i 4 Resume playback Press the PAUSE button 5 Stop playback Press the STOP button Fast forward rewind E When the unit is in the STOP mode pressing the FF button will fast forward the tape E When the unit is in the STOP mode pressing the REW button will rewind the tape E 43 PLAYBACK Special playback function Use the remote controller E The STILL MODE item of the SYSTEM menu Select the amount of frame advance playback and still image FIELD Image is advanced field by field 1st 2nd alternate 1st FIELD Image is advanced frame by frame and the 1st field image is displayed 2nd FIELD Image is advanced frame by frame and 2nd field im age is displayed FRAME Image is advanced frame by fram
4. E During normal playback or forward search If the SEARCH A buttons are pressed the playback speed in creases If the SEARCH buttons are pressed the playback speed de creases E During reverse playback or reverse search If the SEARCH A buttons are pressed the playback speed de creases If the SEARCH buttons are pressed the playback speed in creases The variable playback speed changes as follows in the forward and reverse direction 0 gt 0 1 gt 0 2 0 33 gt 0 5 gt 1 2 5 Maximum speed Maximum speed 9X for NTSC 10X for PAL 7X for DV CAM NTSC PAL Still 0 1 X speed indicates step slow playback continuous frame advance E During the STILL mode If the SEARCH A buttons are pressed the tape will play in the forward direction If the SEARCH buttons are pressed the tape will play in the reverse direction Changing the direction of playback E To change from normal or fast forward playback to re verse playback e Press the 2_ lt 4 button If this button is pressed during playback reverse playback will be engaged E To change from reverse or rewind playback to forward playback e Press the C P button If this button is pressed during reverse playback normal playback will be engaged If this button is pressed during rewind playback fast forward play back will be engaged E 45 PLAYBACK Locate function Index search This
5. POWER NTSC PAL button indicator indicator NTSC PAL switch 7 TCK IuZARD DO NOT OPEN yu k CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 00000000 o Panasonic AG DV2500 7 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 e In the playback mode the signal system of the tape is automatically identified regardless of the NTSC PAL switch setting e During DV signal input the signal system of the input signal is automatically identified regardless of the NTSC PAL switch setting e 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 e When the unit enters the STOP mode the NTSC PAL switch setting will be engaged e If a tape recorded in both NTSC amp PAL signal systems is played the video audio or time code may be distorted at the position where the signal system is switched e When the sign
6. AUTO Provide on screen display for about 4 seconds on switch ing modes Memo This setting can also be selected from the DISPLAY button of the wireless remote controller COUNTER POSI LOWER R LOWER L UPPER R UPPER L CENTER Use this menu item to select the position on the monitor for time code display LOWER R Lower right LOWER L Lower left UPPER R Upper right UPPER L Upper left CENTER Center TIME CODE Use this menu item to turn on off the display of time codes on the monitor OFF No display ON Display VTR MODE Use this menu item to turn on off the display of the VTR mode on the monitor OFF No display ON Display TAPE REMAIN Use this menu item to turn on off the display of remaining tape on the monitor OFF No display ON Display TIME DATE OFF TIME DATE DATE TM Use this menu item to turn on off the date time display on the moni tor and to select the display format OFF No display of date time TIME Display the time only DATE Display the date only DATE TM Display the date time E 59 MENU SCREEN Contents of the menus continued DISPLAY menu continued Contents AUDIO INFO Use this setting to turn on off the display of audio channel or sam pling frequency on the monitor OFF No display ON Display DATE STYLE Y M D Select the date format M D IY Y M D Display year month day D M
7. 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 Alarm display 32K CH 1 2 32K CH 1 2 WARNING 7001 HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED DRUM MOTOR FAILURE STANDBY OFF STANDBY OFF TCR 02 00 00 00 i TCR 02 00 00 00 E Alarm display Displayed regardless of the DISPLAY mode Display Status Action LOW VOLTAGE The DC power voltage is low Please check the power voltage The unit will eventually go into the POWER OFF mode if operation is continued HEAD CLEANING The video head is dirty If the head is clogged it Please clean it with the dedi REQUIRED will be detected and the alarm message will be cated head cleaning tape displayed during the PLAYBACK mode When a Page 8 the STOP mode is engaged or when the cas If the message persists despite sette is ejected the display will go off cleaning it could be due to bad When the head clog is cleared the message recording condition bad tape or will disappear lifespan of the head e 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 E 62 E Warning display Displayed regardless of the DISPLAY mode When a warning display appears this unit stops o
8. CAUTION CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY PANASONIC COULD VOID USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOW ING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RE CEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION Le symbole de l clair a l int rieur d un triangle qui lat ral est destin a alerter l utilisateur sur la pr sence d une tension dangereuse non isol e dans le boitier du produit Cette tension est suffisante pour provoquer lectrocution de personnes Le point d exclamation a l int rieur d un triangle qui lat ral est destin a alerter l utilisateur sur la pr sence d op rations d entretien importantes au sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent dans le manuel d instructions Ces symboles ne sont utilis s qu aux Etats Unis AVERTISSEMENT POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPO SER L APPAREIL A L HUMIDITE OU ALA PLUIE Ce magn toscope ne doit tre utilis que sur du courant alternatif en 120 V ATTENTION Afin d viter tout resque d incendie ou d lectrocution ne pas utiliser d autres sources d alimentation lectrique WARNING The battery used in the AG DV2500P must be re placed by a PANASONIC authorized service
9. RECORDING Setting time codes Top MENU MENU SYSTEM REMOTE AUDIO VIDEO DTIME CODE DISPLAY SET CLOCK ADJUST FACTORY SETTING CANCEL DRUM HOUR METER 000000H EXIT TIME CODE menu Minute Frame Hour Second Time Code TIME cook Cc 00 00 00 00 INDF DF NTSC DROP DV TC DUP OFF TC OUT OFFSET OFF PAGE BACK Framing mode NTSC only E Resetting the time code to zero Select the CLEAR menu item Set the value to EXECUTE and press the SET button remote controller or the PAUSE button Main unit Memo Framing mode NTSC only DROP Time codes that match the actual time NON DROP Use this setting if the number of frames is important 1 Display the top MENU Remote controller Press the MENU button 2 Display the TIME CODE men Remote controller Select the TIME CODE item with the A F button and press the SET or gt button Press the EJECT and STOP buttons simultaneously while no cassette is loaded u Select the TIME CODE item with the PLAY STOP button and press the PAUSE or FF button 3 Preset the time code hour minute second and frame Remote controller Select the TC item with the A button and press the SET or gt button The hour digits blink Press the P lt button to shift to the next digit seg ment Press the A V button to change the value of the blinking digits Repeat steps and
10. TCR 02 00 00 00 E Display at position A Displays which show the state of the unit continues to be displayed here until the conditions are rectified Display Contents LOW VOLTAGE The 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 HEAD CLEANING The video head is dirty Please clean it with the dedicated head cleaning tape REQUIRED ce Page 8 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 NO DV SIGNAL Despite DV connection signals are not received Displayed when DISPLAY mode is set to ON AUTO E 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 Display Contents INVALID TAPE Data tapes for PC use or DVC PRO tapes has been inserted The cassette will be ejected LP TAPE The user attempts to play back a tape recorded in the LP mode This unit cannot record or play in the LP mode DV NOT CONNECT DV connection is not done E 22 Display Contents 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
11. When it is set to ATT the out put level is reduced by 8dB Buttons related to menu setting and variable speed playback E MENU button When the unit enters the STOP mode and this button is pressed a menu will be dis played on the monitor connected to the VIDEO LINE OUT or S VIDEO OUT termi nal When the menu is displayed press this button to return to the usual screen display E SEARCH A button e During playback STILL mode or variable speed playback in the forward direction press this button to speed up playback e During reverse playback or variable speed playback in the reverse direction press this button to slow down the playback speed t page 45 e When the menu is displayed use this but ton to select the menu items or setting val ues E SEARCH V button e During playback STILL mode or variable speed playback in the forward direction press this button to slow down the playback speed e During reverse playback or variable speed playback in the reverse direction press this button to speed up the playback speed f page 45 e When the menu is displayed use this but ton to select the menu items or setting val ues E lt P button e During reverse payback variable speed playback press this button to execute for ward playback e When the menu is displayed use this but ton to display the selected menu items During date time or time code setup press this button to move the cursor
12. above and set all the val ues Press the SET button Select the TIME CODE item with the PLAY STOP button and press the PAUSE or FF button Press the FF or REW but ton to shift to the next digit segment Press the PLAY STOP but ton to change the value of the blinking digits Repeat and steps above and set all the values Press the PAUSE button 4 Setthe framing mode NON DROP DROP NTSC only Remote controller Select the NDF DF item with the A V button and press the SET or button Press the A F button to select the value Press the SET button to confirm the setting value 5 Return to the usual screen Remote controller Press the MENU button Select the NDF DF item with the PLAY STOP button and press the SET or FF button Press the PLAY STOP but ton to select the value Press the PAUSE button to confirm the setting Press the EJECT button Recording time codes of a DV input terminal e Set the DV TC DUP item of the TIME CODE menu to ON e When the DV TC DUP item is set to ON the time code and user bits form the DV terminal are recorded Memo If the REC button is held down in the STOP mode when the DV TC DUP item is set to ON the EE signals of the time codes from the DV input terminal can be checked E 36 RECORDING PAUSE button ae REC button PLAY O lt button sTop ee button 2 Memo e If recording has been paused for an extended pe
13. mode Thereafter it stops automatically and enters the STOP mode e After loading the cleaning tape press the PLAY button 2 For a single cleaning session use it up to 3 times 3 Please refer to the following table as a guide for cleaning Memo 1 Under low humidity conditions 10 RH to 30 RH please perform head cleaning at intervals of half of the following stated periods 2 If DVM83 is used immediately after cleaning the VTR warning HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED may disappear only after the tape has run for some time 3 Please use the cleaning tape at room tempera ture 10 C to 35 C 4 Instructions for using the cleaning tape are stated inside its case The contents may be slightly dif ferent from those stated here Please follow the instructions in this manual Operating environment of the unit Low temperature 5 C to 10 C Room temperature 10 C to 35 C Guide for using cleaning tape 1 to 2 times every 5 hours 1 to 2 times every 20 to 30 hours Cassette tape This unit can record onto and playback standard DV and mini DV cassette tapes for SP mode only Please use the following PANASONIC cassettes with the DV or the DY logos e Standard DV cassettes Mini DV cassettes AY DV276 AY DVM63 AY DV186 AY DVM33 AY DV124 Memo DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in DV for mat Tapes recorded in DVCAM format can be played SP Mode DV
14. 3 seconds Display Contents AUDIO MUTING ON Audio is muted with the re mote controller AUDIO MUTING OFF Audio is de muted with the remote controller AUDIO OUT LEVEL NORM AUDIO OUT LEVEL ATT The standard level of the playback or EE audio level is set to NORMAL or ATT with the remote controller AUDIO OUT CH 1 2 AUDIO OUT CH 3 4 AUDIO OUT MIX The playback audio channel is set to CH1 2 CH3 4 or MIX with the remote controller DISPLAY ON The on screen display is turned on with the remote controller DISPLAY AUTO 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 DISPLAY OFF The on screen display is set to OFF with the remote con troller FIELD STEP Field by field advance play back is selected with the re mote controller 1ST FIELD STILL 2ND FIELD STILL FRAME STILL When still or frame advance playback is selected with the remote controller the type of still image is displayed e 1st FIELD STILL e 2nd FIELD STILL e FRAME STILL E 21 ON SCREEN DISPLAY Alarm display E 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 32K CH 1 2 A HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED B INVALID TAPE STANDBY OFF
15. CH3 and CH4 channel after the recording After recording Notes e For tapes recorded in the 48kHz audio mode audio dubbing cannot be performed e Audio dubbing cannot be performed for DV input signals A DUB A DUB button PLAY button a PAUSE button PLAY 5 SO J CB button S20 w ae 2x 4 Pai i K k Co CAM NTSC PAL REC INH STOP i ieee g TOT SNS i pause O O ooo button Panasonic mo REMOTE INPUT button g Q Gm wy j Supeo T MIC INPUT switch STOP button terminal E 39 RECORDING 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 e Set the AUDIO item of the AUDIO VIDEO menu to 32K e Do not set the INPUT switch on the front panel to DY 1 Press the PLAY button to play the tape 2 At the position where you want to au dio dub press the PAUSE bution The unit goes into the STILL mode 3 Hold down the A DUB button and press the PAUSE button The unit goes into the audio dubbing pause mode 4 Press the PAUSE button Audio dubbing begins Audio signals are recorded on the CH3 and CH4 channel E To stop audio dubbing temporarily press the PAUSE button 5 To end audio dubbing press the STOP button E 40 Audio dubbing Memo During audio dubbing if the tape comes to a p
16. CODE Displays the menu for setting time codes DISPLAY SET Displays the menu related to the displays on the monitor connected to the VIDEO LINE OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminal CLOCK ADJUST Displays the menu for setting date time For information on the setting method please refer to page 30 Setting date time FACTORY SETTING CANCEL EXECUTE Sets whether to return the values on the menu to those initially set at manufacture CANCEL Do not use the factory settings EXECUTE Use the factory settings DRUM HOUR METER Displays the drum usage time The cursor cannot be moved to this item EXIT E 54 Return to the usual screen SYSTEM menu E SYSTEM menu STILL MODE Setting FIELD 1st 2nd FRAME Contents Use this item to select the still image type during the STILL mode or frame advance playback FIELD Displays field image During frame advance playback 1st and 2nd field images are displayed alternately 1st displays the 1st field image 2nd displays the 2nd field image FRAME displays the frame image Meno _ The image type for the STILL mode can also be selected with the STILL MODE button on the wireless remote controller SERIES REC TIME OFF 25MIN 55MIN 75MIN 115MIN 175MIN 265MIN Set this item according to the recording time of the source tape during DV signal input se
17. DELAY Use this menu item to set the edit timing If delay occurs at the start of editing correct this time discrepancy by adjusting the tim ing for starting playback OF No compensation Usually this option is selected 1F to 15F Delay by the number of frames set by the user In the case that the unit is connected to an editing remote controller with no BUMP function use this setting to adjust editing precision SYNCHRONIZATION Use this menu item to turn on off the synchronize function BUMP to enhance editing precision OFF No adjustments to synchronize ON Execute adjustments to synchronize The editing operation may take more time CONTROLLER SEL Use this menu item to set the type of controller connected t Page 56 For AG A850 set this to TYPE 3 e Please do not use this unit as a recorder e It does not support AB roll editing It does not support the following editing tasks Variablle search Slow motion edit CTL edit e When performing jog operation using the editing remote controller do it slowly Otherwise the VTR may not be able to keep up e 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 E 49 EDIT Using the unit in an editing system continued Using the unit in a non linear system This is
18. Oo J Head cleaner x J ke J Tape guide roller O x x J Reel disk tension bands x J Usage Time Maintenance consultation E Head cleaning e Recording or playing back with a stained head will result in block noise or disrupted sound Please perform regular head cleaning to main Inspection Cleaning inspection and adjustment Cleaning and inspection Replacement if necessary Replacement gt Ol Maintenance necessity and fre quency depends on the environ ment and usage The above infor mation serves only as a guide You can check the drum usage time via the hour meter display 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 tain superior image and sound quality Block noise e For information on how to use the head cleaning tape and the relevant precautions please refer to page 8 Precautions on the use of cleaning tape e if dust adheres on the head HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED will be displayed on the monitor when this unit plays a tape HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED E 7 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 1 The tape will run for 10 seconds in the PLAY
19. Y M D Y Display month day year D M Y Display day month year TIME STYLE 24HOUR Select the time format 12HOUR 24HOUR Display in the 24 hour mode 12HOUR Display in the 12 hour mode OFF Use this menu item to choose whether to output as test signals ON color bar signals from the built in signal generator OFF No output ON Output Meno e This color bar cannot be used as the standard signal for hue cali bration e This setting can also be selected from the BARS button on the wireless remote controller e During DV signal input the color bar will not be output even if this item is set to ON PAGE BACK Return to the top MENU E 60 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 gt Stand e 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 e Please place the unit on a leveled place e 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 E 61 OTHERS Warning display
20. as standard synchronization sig nals into the editing remote controller Use the S VIDEO OUT terminal for video signals Setting the main unit mic REMOTE INPUT OFF UNE Wires DY Seo REMOTE switch E 48 AG A850 E Set the REMOTE switch of the front panel to 9 PIN E Set the NTSC PAL switch according to the playback signals E Set the REMOTE menu e PREROLL Set the pre roll time second The setting is recommended to be at least 7 seconds Memo The setting will be that which is set if any via the editing remote controller REMOTE menu REMOTE DLOCAL FUNCTION STP EJT L 78SEC PREROL S REM FF REW MODE FF REW REM STOP SEL EE PLAY DELAY OF SYNCHRONIZATION ON CONTROLLER SEL TYPE3 PAGE BACK Memo e LOCAL FUNCTION For controlling with the REMOTE terminal use this menu item to select the buttons on the unit to be rendered operable REM FF REM MODE Use this menu item to select the action to be executed when an FF or REW command is re ceived during playback FF REW or search Notes e REM STOP SEL Use this menu item to set the operation mode upon reception of a standby on signal EE EE mode STOP mode PB PLAYBACK mode STILL mode PLAY
21. 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 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 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or the table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus e When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus com bination to avoid injury from tip over z was 3125 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 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
22. function locates and advances rewinds to the position where the index signal is recorded Use the remote controller SADUB IEPAUSE REC OO O SO Cy SG Panasonic VEQ3533 INDEX INDEX button button Monitor screen INDEX 1 During index search this message is displayed on the monitor the number represents the position of the index Blank search E To locate an index in the forward direction vis a vis the current tape position e Press the INDEX button The index position to be located can be specified by the number of times this button is pressed Max 99 HE To locate an index in the reverse direction vis a vis the current tape position e Press the INDEX button The index position to be located can be specified by the number of times this button is pressed Max 99 E When the INDEX or INDEX button is pressed the unit will fast forward or rewind to the specified indexed po sition and start playing Memo e If the interval between index signals is less than 1 minute the function may not work well e The specifications for index signal recording varies with the device used This function locates the unrecorded parts of the tape Use the remote controller BLANK button BARS a sifu O MENU SEARCH gt Monitor screen BLANK SEARCH E 46 E In the STOP mode press the BLANK button If the current position is at a recorded part of the
23. in 2 batteries Close the cover of the battery AA compartment Please insert the pole 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 e Please use AA batteries e Please use 2 new batteries Do not mix new and old batteries e Please load the batteries correctly accord ing to the and signs e Please read the precautions printed on the batteries E 24 in first Co Battery compartment cover Precautions on the use of battery e The provided batteries are for confirmation of operation e If the remote controller is not to be used for a long period of time please remove the batteries from the compartment e If the remote controller does not work as expected please remove the batteries and reload them after 5 minutes 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 Using the wireless remote controller Before using the wireless remote controller please set the REMOTE switch to WIRELESS Sensor for the wireless remote controller Caution on using the wireless remote co
24. performed when an FF REW command is received via the 9 PIN REMOTE terminal or DV terminal FF REW _ Sets the unit to execute FF REW when a command is received This is the usual setting SEARCH Sets the unit to go into the SEARCH state when a com mand is received Use this setting if the locate cue up function does not work well REM STOP SEL Use this menu item to set the action to be performed when a STANDBY ON command is received via the 9 PIN REMOTE terminal or DV termi nal EE Sets the unit to the EE mode The unit will go into the STOP mode PB Sets the unit to the PLAY mode The unit will go into the STILL mode PLAY DELAY Use this menu item to adjust the edit timing When the remote control ler is used there will be a slight delay time before edit starts To rectify the time discrepancy adjust the timing for starting playback OF No compensation 1F to 15F Delay by the number of frames set by the user When this unit is connected to an editing remote controller with no BUMP synchronization function use this setting to ad just the editing precision SYNCHRONI ZATION Use this setting to turn on off the BUMP function when the unit is con nected to an editing remote controller OFF No synchronization ON Execute synchronization The editing precision is enhanced Please set the pre roll time to at least 7 seconds CONTROLLER SEL E 56 When remote control is execut
25. section explains the required connection setting and operation method for using this unit as a player Connection E Using this unit as a standalone device WARNING siocxxzia0 0 nor open AVIS w30UE DE CHOC ELECTAIQUE NE PAS COVA oo 00000000 0 AUDIO VIDEO Connection setting Monitor 090 a S VIDEO OUT Y C S video cable VIDEO LINE OUT Video cable AUDIO OUT Audio cable For analog output use either Y C S video cable or video cable E Connecting this unit to a video device with a DV terminal It can record with almost no loss in image or sound quality DV cable available separately Monitor Another VTR Player the rear panel of the main unit E Connecting this unit to a video device with no DV terminal analog signal Player the rear panel of the main unit uv 3a Monitor WARNING stock azaro Do wor opex AVIS ISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 5 00000000 Another VTR o EN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN IN N LT Y C S video cable S VIDEO OUT VIDEO LINE OUT Video cable AUDIO OUT Audio cable For analog output use either Y C S video cable or video cable E 41 PLAYBACK Connection setting 1 oue Panaso
26. signals for Wide discriminating signals are re corded Q VIDEO LINE IN Video line input termi nal PHONO This is the input terminal for composite video sig nals e To input video signals from this terminal set the INPUTswitch on the front panel to LINE S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO output termi nal 4P This is the output terminal for YC separate video sig nals When tapes recorded with Wide discriminating sig nals are played ID signals for discriminating signals are output VIDEO LINE OUT Video line output terminal PHONO This is the output terminal for composite video sig nals Memo Besides video 3 nals the following Signals from the S V OUT terminal and VIDEO LINE OUT jonni are displayed on screen e Menu screen signals e Character display of date time or opera tion modes Status screen By pressing the DISPLAY button on the wire less remote controller or by setting the DIS PLAY item in the DISPLAY menu the user can choose to turn the status display on off The SETUP item of the AUDIO VIDEO menu can be set to determine whether setup will be added to the signals of S VIDEO OUT ter OIG and VIDEO LINE OUT terminal NTSC only AUDIO IN Audio input terminal PHONO x2 This is the audio signal analog input terminal For audio dubbing sounds from the CH1 3 ter minal are recorded on the CH3 channel while those from the CH2 4 channel are recorded on the CH4 channel Memo When
27. the MIC terminal on the front panel is con nected to a microphone sounds from this termi nal will not be recorded AUDIO OUT Audio output terminal PHONO x 2 This is the audio signal analog output termi nal Memo The audio channel to play back tapes recorded in the 32K mode can be selected with the OUT SE LECT button on the wireless remote controller or by setting the AUDIO OUT SEL item of the AU DIO VIDEO menu The output level of the playback audio can be se lected with the OUT LEVEL button of the wireless remote controller or by setting the AUDIO OUT LEVEL item of the AUDIO VIDEO menu NORMAL or ATT DV IN OUT DV input output terminal This is the input output terminal for digital sig nals of IEEE1394 standard It is connected to video devices with DV terminals To input signals from this terminal please set the INPUT switch on the front panel to DV Signals from this terminal are output regard less of the INPUT switch setting NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS Panasonic Noos POWER button 1 Press this button to turn on the power of the unit POWER ON Press this button again to turn off the power POWER OFF DISPLAY button Use this button to turn on off the on screen e g status screen display on the monitor connected to the VIDEO LINE OUT terminal and S VIDEO OUT terminal Each time this button is pressed the display mode changes i
28. wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the appliance c Ifthe appliance has been exposed to rain or water d If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation e I
29. C etc e For analog input use either Y C S video cable or video cable Set the front INPUT input video signal selection switch according to the chosen cable E 33 RECORDING Connection and setting NTSC indicator Panasonic AG DV2500 REMOTE OFF um 9PI WIRELESS INPUT switch Memo e For DV signal input the sig nal system NTSC PAL is identified automatically e For DV signal input the AU DIO MODE item cannot be set It will be the same mode as that of the input signal 48K 44 1K 32K AUDIO VIDEO menu AUDIO VIDEO PAUDIO MODE A OUT AT SEARCH AUDIO OUT SEL AUDIO OUT LEV SET UP NTSC PAGE BACK SYSTEM menu SYSTEM STILL MODE FIELD SERIES REC TIME OFF PSTILL TIMER 5MIN PAUSE PROTECT F ADV INDEX WRITE DC IN MODE PAGE BACK ON POWER OFF E 34 PAL indicator Rear panel NG SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN EE E 0000000 o i z 5 NTSC PAL 2 C NTSC PAL switch E Setting the signal system NTSC PAL The signal system for analog input is set with the NTSC PAL switch located at the rear panel Either the NTSC or the PAL indicator on the front lights up depending on the setting Before setting the NTSC PAL switch please set the unit to the POWER OFF mode E Selecting the video input signal Please use the INPUT switch on the front panel S VIDEO Input Y
30. C separate video signals LINE Input composite video signals DV Input DV signals E Setting the AUDIO VIDEO menu Page 57 AUDIO MODE Use this menu item to set the audio sampling frequency for recording 32K Perform recording with an audio sampling frequency of 32kHz Use this setting when performing audio dubbing on CH3 and CH4 48K Perform recording with an audio sampling frequency of 48kHz Audio dubbing is not available e SET UP NTSC only During recording Selects whether to use setup on the input com posite and Y C separate signals During playback Selects whether to apply setup to the compos ite and Y C signals A high level of knowledge pertaining to video signals is necessary to set this menu Generally SETUP OFF is used e page 57 E Setting the SYSTEM menu Page 55 e INDEX WRITE This setting turns on off automatic recording of index signals when recording begins E Setting the time code recording during DV signal input Set the DV TC DUP item of the TIME CODE menu to determine whether to use the time code from the built in time code generator or the data from the DV terminal t Page 58 RECORDING Setting time codes 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 rec
31. CANCEL PEON NOUR MEER 009000H 2 Display the menu for setting Remote controller Cursor Press the A V button and Press the PLAY STOP but bring the cursor to the item ton and bring the cursor to to be set the menu item SYSTEM menu Press the SET or button Press the PAUSE or FF but SYSTEM ton PSERIES REO TIME OFF STILL TIMER 5MIN e If the EXIT item of the top MENU is selected the usual screen PAUSE PROTECT F ADV DC IN MODE POWER OFF eae PAGE BACK e If the FACTORY SETTING item of the top MENU is set to EX ECUTE the set values on the menu will be reset to those ini tially set at manufacture Except DRUM HOUR METER The DRUM HOUR METER item cannot be set E 52 button MENU button db ton HS u PSs gt button SEARCH w button SET button PLAY button l l G EEcT button DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH o o o o o aina Se Luce rere REC afv PAUSE A D u PAUSE button ry SET REW FF REW button ey H FF button Hz STOP button 3 Set the items on the menu SYSTEM menu Cursor Items Settings SYSTEM vl 1 gt STILL MODE SF ELD SERIES REC TIME CETS STILL TIMER PAUSE PROTECT Ei ADV INDEX WRITE DC IN MODE POWER OFF PAGE BACK Remote controller Press the A V button and bring the cursor to the item to be set Press the SET or button Press the PLAY STO
32. H3 are output via the CH1 3 AUDIO OUT terminal whereas Sounds mixed from CH2 and CH4 are out put via the CH2 4 AUDIO OUT ter minal Note Depending on the sound source noise may occur in the MIX mode In this case please use CH1 CH2 or CH3 CH4 E Select the output level for audio play back Each time the OUT LEV button is pressed the standard level for the output audio level changes NORMAL or ATT e When the output level is set at ATT the audio output level is decreased by 8dB e To play back tapes recorded on this unit set the output level to NORMAL E 47 EDIT Using the unit in an editing system Linear editing system This unit can be used as a feeder player for an editing system that uses a RS 422A compat ible editing remote controller AG A850 E Applicable model Editing remote controller AG A850 Recorder DVC PRO Example of connection AJ D455 Recorder AJ D455 Player AG DV2500P Audio Video S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO IN TE ee E a rp K DV INOU p od 00000100 o L i SW Qe 6 6 OJO Obeo si Seb orn aml ile See gt ORS REF IN THROUGH a VIDEO OPIN OUT LINE OUT C 9PIN Remote controller Memo If editing precision is critical please input the composite signals of the VIDEO LINE OUT of AG DV2500P
33. IME CODE TC 00 00 00 00 CLEAR CANCEL NDF DF NTSC DROP DV TC DUP OFF TC OUT OFFSET OFF PAGE BACK DISPLAY menu screen DISPLAY DISPLAY COUNTER POSI TIME CODE VTR MODE TAPE REMAIN TIME DATE AUDIO INFO DATE STYLE TIME STYLE BARS PAGE BACK CLOCK ADJUST menu screen CLOCK ADJUST M D Y 10 10 02 00 00 DATE TIME PAGE BACK E 51 MENU SCREEN Setting the menu 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 PLAY button ejr EJECT button 4 button SET button iae mar ae ES DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH EJ SSE SS a Gt pause button chit mr 28 0O eer a eet MENN rd q eo yD or S P button OF Sve E FF button pS ES STOP button v button The menu screen settings can be done while viewing the monitor con nected to the VIDEO LINE OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminal using ei ther the remote controller or the buttons on the main unit E Set the unit to the STOP mode To perform setting with the operation buttons on the main unit first remove the cassette if one is loaded Top MENU 1 Display the top MENU MENU AUDIO ViDEO Press the MENU button Press the EJECT and STOP BME COREE buttons simultaneously while CLOCK ADJUST no cassette is loaded FACTORY SETTING
34. IME CODE VTR MODE TAPE REMAIN Event display It displays the operating status of the blank search index recording search or the wireless remote control Alarm display It displays alarm messages upon op eration errors or if the unit is ina poor state for operation DISPLAY menu DISPLAY Set at ON or AUTO TIME DATE AUDIO INFO DATE STYLE TIME STYLE BARS PAGE BACK Set the DISPLAY item of the DISPLAY menu as follows ON Always display Depending on the items Event and Alarm displays are shown for about 3 seconds It displays for about 4 sec onds after switching between modes OFF No on screen display Remote controller The display can be turned ON OFF with the DISPLAY button Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed the display mode changes in the follow ing sequence ON Always display AUTO OFF The settings for the DISPLAY menu items will also change accordingly AUTO Warning display It displays warning messages with er ror codes in the event of VTR anoma lies a Page 62 It is displayed automatically when anomalies happen Menu display It displays the menu setting screen n Page 51 If the EJECT and STOP buttons are pressed simultaneously while no cas sette is loaded the MENU screen will be displayed Remote controller If the unit is in the STOP mode and the MENU button is pressed the menu screen will be displayed ON
35. IT no cassette is loaded DRUM HOUR Display the drum usage time on the DRUM HOUR METER item METER item of the top MENU 2 To return to the usual screen Remote controller Press the MENU button Press the EJECT button E 65 OTHERS E 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 x W x 68mm H x 260mm D Excluding protruding parts e g foot Weight About 2 3 kg Allowable operating temperature 5 C to 35 C Allowable storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Allowable operating RH 830 RH to 80 RH E Video Recording format 8 bit 13 5MHz 4 1 1 NTSC 4 2 0 PAL Video input Line composite 1 0V p p 75Q unbalance S VIDEO Y 1 0V p p 75Q unbalance C 0 286V p p NTSC 0 3V p p PAL 75Q unbalance Video output Line composite 1 0V p p 75Q unbalance S VIDEO Y 1 0V p p 75Q unbalance C 0 286V p p NTSC 0 3V p p PAL 75Q unbalance E 66 Specification E Audio Recording format 16 bit 48kHz 2 channels PCM audio 12 bit 32kHz 4 channel PCM audio Number of track 2 16 b
36. M83 cassettes Mini DV 83min tape can not be used with this unit Precautions on the use of tape Reverse sides of videotapes cannot be used rotation head Please store the tape only after it has been fully rewound so as to avoid damaging the tape Please store the cassette in places low in humidity well ventilated and fungus proof When a cassette is used repeatedly noise may increase due to e g dropout etc hence affecting its performance Please do not use dirty or damaged tapes as they will shorten the life span of the E Erasure prevention DV cassettes have a safety slide at the back to prevent accidental erasure e To prevent accidental erasure of important records push the slide to the SAVE position e To record push the slide to the REC posi tion Slide REC SAVE E For recording and storing videotapes in the best condition Observe the following instructions for the best recording and storage of videotapes e Take care of the conditions of handling videotapes It is recommended that you record and store videotapes in the environment below Storage Recording Short period Long period Up to 10 years Over 10 years Temperature 17 C to 25 C 15 C to 23 C 15 C to 19 C Humidity 30 to 70 40 to 55 25 to 35 Hourly temperature change Less than 10 C Less than 10 Hourly humidity change e Do not leave the videotapes neglected fo
37. Operating Instructions Y Mnf Dy Dy NTSC Digital Video Cassette Recorder mode ac DUZDAN Panasonic Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use Printed in Thailand LLT0029 001A VQT0C54 RON oun 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 E 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read all of these instructions Save these instructions for later use All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards Do not use this appliance near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart stand or table The appliance PORTABLE CART WARNING may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the symbol provided by RETAC appliance Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the appliance Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should e use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with car
38. P but ton and bring the cursor to the item to be set Press the PAUSE or FF but ton The selected value blinks and becomes available for changing Press the A V button to change the value as de Press the PLAY STOP but sired ton to change the value as Press the SET button to desired confirm the value Press the PAUSE button to confirm the value The value stops blinking and is confirmed Repeat steps above and perform the necessary set tings 4 To return to the previous screen do either of the follow Top MENU MENU SYSTEM REMOTE AUDIO VIDEO TIME CODE DISPLAY SET CLOCK ADJUST FACTORY SETTING CANCEL DRUM HOUR METER 000000H DEXIT Cursor ing Remote controller e Press the lt button Or Select PAGE BACK Remote controller e Press the MENU button e Press the REW button Or e Select PAGE BACK 5 To return to the usual screen do either of the following e Press the EJECT button Or Or e Select EXIT from the top e Select EXIT from the top MENU MENU E 53 MENU SCREEN In the menu descriptions below settings with marks are factory settings Top MENU SYSTEM Contents of the menus Contents Displays the menus related to the operation system of this unit REMOTE Displays the menus related to the remote controller AUDIO VIDEO Displays the menus related to the audio and video TIME
39. 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 LOW VOLTAGE Alarm message E 26 Screw Clamp Provided AC adapter re Provided AC mains cable DC cord 1 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 witha clamp Remove 1 screw followed by the clamp Insert 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 e Power is channeled into the unit and the POWER indicator lights up red POWER OFF mode e 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 e Please supply power to the unit via the provided AC adapter Do not use other power sources e During recording or playback please do not unplug the DC or mains cable e When the supply voltage is low the LOW VOLTAGE alarm mes sage will be displayed te Page 62 Switching on the power POWER indicator E When the unit is in the POWER OFF mode the POWER indicator lights up
40. SCREEN DISPLAY Status display E Status display It displays the current settings and operating status 32K CH 1 2 Qmin 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 2 STANDBY OFF 0 TCR 02 00 00 00 Content e Sampling frequency During recording the setting value of the AUDIO MODE item of the AUDIO VIDEO menu is displayed 32K or 48k During playback the sampling frequency of the sound re corded on the tape is displayed 32K 48K 44 1K During DV signal input the sampling frequency of the sound input is displayed A LOCK Lights up when the video and audio sampling clocks at 48kHz are synchronized in the PLAY mode Lights up in the RECORDING mode and EE mode Does not light up when the sampling rate is 32kHz or 44 1 kHz Audio output channel During recording the audio channel recorded on the tape is displayed During playback the audio channel output from the AUDIO OUT terminal is displayed CH1 2 CH3 4 MIX only in 32K mode e The AUDIO INFO item of the DISPLAY menu can be set to activate deactivate the display Date time Memo If the display position of the time code is set to the lower left this item will be dis played on the lower right e It displays the date M D Y and time HR MM SS e When the unit is in the RECORDING or STOP mode it dis plays the data of the b
41. TR operation mode It displays the VTR operation modes including PLAY EJECT FF REW STOP STANDBY OFF STILL REC REC PAUSE A DUB A DUB PAUSE SHTL shuttle search JOG F ADV R ADV BLANK SRH blank search NO CAS SETTE cassette not loaded POWER OFF When SHTL or JOG is displayed the speed will also be dis played at the same time e The VTR MODE item of the DISPLAY menu can be set to turn on off the VTR operation mode display Remaining tape It displays the remaining tape duration minutes e The TAPE REMAIN item in the DISPLAY menu can be set to Memo turn on off the remaining tape duration display If the display position of the e Please use the remaining tape time as a gauge time code is set to the upper right this item will be dis played on the lower right E 20 ON SCREEN DISPLAY E 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 32K CH 1 2 E B AUDIO MUTING ON STANDBY OFF TCR 02 00 00 00 E Display at position A Operation in progress Display Contents BLANK SEARCH Blank search in progress INDEX 1 Index search in progress The number indicates the index search position INDEX MARK When an index is written on the tape during recording Event display E Display at position B Display for about
42. 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 Non Linear DV1394 Image Sound Control Editing System E Set the INPUT switch of the front panel to DV Panasonic EE ONCA NTSC PAL REC INH o o Ee o m10 o o AG DV2500 2mo O aoo NY N INPUT switch The REMOTE switch on the front panel can be set at any position E 50 MENU SCREEN Structure of the menu Hierarchical menus are displayed on the monitor Top MENU screen MENU SYSTEM REMOTE AUDIO VIDEO TIME CODE DISPLAY SET CLOCK ADJUST FACTORY SETTING CANCEL DRUM HOUR METER 000000H EXIT Normal screen 32K CH 1 2 STANDBY OFF TCR 02 00 00 00 SYSTEM menu screen SYSTEM FIELD S REC TIME OFF SMIN PAUSE PROTECT F ADV INDEX WRITE ON DC IN MODE POWER OFF PAGE BACK REMOTE menu screen REMOTE LOCAL FUNCTION STP EJT PREROLL 7SEC REM FF REW MODE FF REW REM STOP SEL PLAY DELAY SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROLLER SEL PAGE BACK AUDIO VIDEO menu screen AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO MODE 48K A OUT AT SEARCH OFF AUDIO OUT SEL CH 1 2 AUDIO OUT LEV NORM SET UP NTSC OFF PAGE BACK TIME CODE menu screen T
43. al 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 e NTSC PAL signal system conversion is not possible E 28 PREPARATION Loading ejecting cassettes Please use standard DV cassettes or mini DV cassettes Panasonic AG DV250 Mini DV cassettes Standard DV cassettes Slide E Loading the cassette 1 Check the cassette e Set the rear slide Push it to REC for recording or SAVE to prevent lighted con tents from being erased accidentally Cassette indicator e 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 e For the standard DV cassette just align it with the cassette slot and insert e 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 EJECT button 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 Ejecting the cassette 1 Press the EJECT button on the unit Ejection begins During ejection the cassette indicator blinks Memo e The cassette can be loaded ejec
44. art recorded in a non dubbing feasible mode such as LP mode or 48kHz audio mode the VTR will enter the STOP mode When this happens high volume noise from the DV output will occur Hence before audio dubbing please check the recording mode of the tape e In the case that a microphone is connected to the MIC terminal sound output from this termi nal will be recorded In the absence of MIC input signals from the CH1 3 CH2 4 AUDIO IN termi nal on the rear panel will be recorded e When audio dubbing cannot be performed an alarm message will be displayed on the monitor Page 23 e Audio dubbing PAUSE cannot be executed di rectly in the STOP mode Please execute it in the STILL mode During audio dubbing pause sound from the CH3 CH4 channel is output via the monitor but sound output from the DV terminal is not pos sible e If audio dubbing is repeated on a short section of the tape noise may occur for an instant when the section is played e During audio dubbing noise may be produced on the playback video or playback sound but the recording is normal e The playback sound of CH1 2 cannot be recorded on CH3 4 sound on sound e During backspace operation of audio dubbing audio dubbing cannot be performed on unre corded parts e When audio dubbing is performed on tapes re corded on other devices it may not record cor rectly Please record with this unit before perform ing audio dubbing PLAYBACK This
45. at VTRs can be divided into 2 main groups 1 The group that uses full scale 20dB as the standard level to which this unit belongs 2 The group that uses full scale 12dB as the standard level When a tape recorded with this unit is played on a VTR based on full scale 12dB the volume is decreased by about 8dB This is not a malfunction E 37 RECORDING Series recording function 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 Backup unit the main unit DV Camcorder Panasonic AG DV2500 Mic REMOTE DV cable ae ry o m DV terminal DV terminal INPUT switch Connect the DV terminal of the source unit to the 1 7 k 5 DV terminal of this unit with a DV cable Recording begins on the source unit Please record from the beginning of the re Setting up this unit cording tape After inserting the tape wait 10 seconds be E Set the INPUT switch on the front panel fore starting to record to DV 2 This unit begins recording when the tape of the source unit is near the end E Set the SERIES REC TIME item of the about 5 minutes before the end of the SYSTEM menu tape Use the following settings accordin
46. clear the time code values CANCEL Do not clear EXECUTE clear NDF DF NTSC NON DROP DROP Select the framing mode for the time code generator NON DROP Sets the unit to the non drop mode Use this set ting when the number of frames of the time code is important DROP Sets the unit to the drop frame mode Use this set ting for real time based time codes DV TC DUP Use this menu item to select the type of time code to be recorded for DV signal input OFF Records the time codes of the built in time code generator of the main unit ON Records the time codes and user bits input to the DV IN terminal The time code framing mode automatically takes on that of the input time code TC OUT OFFSET Use this menu item to set the timing to output time codes from the 9PIN remote terminal of the main unit to the editing remote con troller OFF Usually this is selected 1F Sets the timing to 1 frame faster 2F Sets the timing to 2 frames faster 2F Sets the timing to 2 frames slower 1F Sets the timing to 1 frame slower PAGE BACK E 58 Return to the top MENU DISPLAY menu E DISPLAY menu DISPLAY Setting 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 OFF No on screen display Video display only ON Always provide on screen display
47. dealer only AVERTISSEMENT La pile utilis e dans l appareil AG DV2500P doit tre remplac e chez un marchand de services autoris par PANASONIC The Class B digital apparatus complies with Cana dian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la Classe B est conforme a la nonne NMB 003 du Canada Lappareil digital Classe B est conforme a l ICES 003 canadien E 3 Thank you for purchasing our Digital fV NN au Video Cassette Recorder AG DV2500P IV MIN As this is a DV format video cassette recorder video cassettes with the DV or DN logos can be used with it DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in DV for mat This VTR features dual support for NTSC and PAL Certain functions however are supported by only one signal system They are indicated with NTSC only or PAL only In order to prevent crumpling due to tape slack please do not perform important re cording within the first and last 2 3 minutes run of the tape e Recorded video music is meant for personal entertainment only and must not be used for other purposes without the prior consent of the copyright owner e Our company shall not guarantee the con tent of any recording effort should this VTR fail to record normally due to defects either of the main unit itself or the video cassette tape DV format High picture and sound quality by digital tech nology Compatible mechanisms for standard mini DV ca
48. e Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn WAS 83125A Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This appliance should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For appliance designed to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions This appliance system is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the
49. e and frame image SADUB IIPAUSE ro is displayed 1 Set the unit to the STILL mode 2 Frame advance in the forward direction Press the F ADV button When the F ADV button is held down the image will advance continuously in the forward direction REV PLAY F REV F ADV E Frame reverse in the reverse direction button button Press the F REV button When the F REV button is held down the image will reverse con tinuously in the reverse direction E 44 Variable speed playback Use the remote controller Set the unit to the search mode 4 SEARCH 4 S gt button button button The main unit button can also be used to set the unit to the SADUB HIPAUSE p REC OO O O O Rew lt lt pp FF stor INDEX CaS INDEX O O VEQ3533 REW FF button button SEARCH w button Memo e The A OUT AT SEARCH item of the AUDIO VIDEO menu can be set to turn on off audio output during the search mode e If 0 1 X speed playback step slow has been con tinued for about 40 sec onds the unit will auto matically change to the 0 2 X speed playback lin ear slow in order to pro tect the tape search mode 1 Set the unit to the PLAYBACK or the STILL mode 2 Press the FF button to execute fast forward playback Press the REW button to execute reverse playback Changing the speed of fast forward playback or re verse playback
50. e and regular inspection 7 Precautions on the use of cleaning tape 8 Cassette tape 8 Condensation i ssiscencuseeesnusinnraveteeees 9 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS Front panel ariei a a 10 Rear Panel sristi Wireless remote controller ON SCREEN DISPLAY Regarding on screen display Status display 00 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeetneeeeeeaees 19 Event display Alarm display PREPARATION Provided wireless remote controller Selecting the NTSC PAL signal system 28 Loading ejecting cassettes Setting displaying date and time RECORDING Connection and setting ceeeeeeeeereeeees 33 Setting time codes 0 eee eeeeeeeeereeneeeeeees 35 Recording method eee eee ee eeeeeeee 37 Series recording function c e 38 Audio QUDDING 00 ee cece nianna 39 PLAYBACK Connection setting s e 41 Basic playback method Special playback function s es Locate function 6 cts sitesesceisseieveteviinieee Selecting playback audio output EDIT Using the unit in an editing system 48 MENU SCREEN Structure of the menu Setting the MENU cee eeeereeeeeeeeeeeeeees Contents of the MENUS ceeeeeteeeeees OTHERS Placing the unit in an upright position 61 Warning display Troubleshooting Checking the hour meter nsec 65 Specification Supplement yeee s 334 yee aai INTRODUCTION Precautions E Plac
51. e menu items or setting values PAUSE Pause button LED e During recording press this button to pause it During playback or STOP mode press this button to enter the STILL mode When record ing is paused or when the unit is in the STILL mode the LED lights up green When recording is paused press this button to resume recording elf this button is pressed simultaneously with the A DUB button in the STILL mode the Au dio Dubbing Pause mode will be engaged When the menu is displayed use this button to confirm the menu items or setting values FF Fast forward button LED When the unit is in the STOP mode press this button to execute fast forward winding of the tape When the unit is in the PLAYBACK or STILL mode press this button to execute fast for ward playback e During fast forward winding or fast forward playback the LED lights up green When the menu is displayed use this button to display selected menu items When setting up the date time or time code use this button to select the data segment STOP Stop button LED Press this button to stop operation of rewind playback etc When the menu is displayed use this button to select the menu items or setting values REW Rewind button LED When the unit is in the STOP mode press this button to rewind the tape When the unit is in the PLAYBACK or STILL mode press this button to execute reverse playback Du
52. e of storage and use Please avoid storing or using this VTR in the fol lowing places e Extremely hot or cold places beyond the al lowable temperature for operation 5 C 35 C e Humid or dry places beyond the allowable humidity range for operation 30 80 RH e Dusty or sandy places e Places exposed to oil smoke or steam such as the kitchen vicinity Intensely vibrating or unstable places e Places prone to condensation e Places that generate strong magnetic fields e g transformer or motor e Places near devices that generate electric waves e g transceiver or mobile phone e Places that generate radiation X rays or cor rosive gases E Handling the unit e Please do not place heavy objects on the VTR like a monitor or TV e Please do not insert foreign objects into the cassette slot e Mind your finger when loading the cassette Please be careful not to get your fingers clamped when loading the cassette to prevent injury e Place this VTR out of reach of young children As injury may result from fingers getting clamped when loading the cassette please keep this VTR out of reach of young children e Please do not block the ventilation openings e Avoid violent shocks to the unit Do not drop the unit e Please remove the cassette tape from the cassette slot when transporting the unit e Please remove the AC adapter to save en ergy when the unit is not in use E Maintaini
53. e unit please do not use it until the innards are stabilized When condensation occurs the monitor displays the following warning CONDENSATION ON DRUM To remedy leave the unit with the power ON and wait until the WARNING indicator disappears Prevention of 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 This will prevent condensation NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS Front panel POWER H e la oO MENU REC PLAY PAUSE POWER Power button LED e 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 e The POWER LED lights up as follows Power ON the LED lights up green Power OFF the LED lights up red VTR error the LED blinks in red Memo When the DC IN MODE item of the SYS TEM menu is set to POWER ON and power is supplied to the DC IN terminal located at the rear panel the unit goes into the POWER ON state even if this button is not pressed e Even when the power has been turned off with this button a small amount of electr
54. ed 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 TYPE4 Remote controller not of PANASONIC TYPES TYPE7 notin use AUDIO VIDEO menu Setting Contents AUDIO MODE Select the audio sampling frequency for recording 48K _ Records at 48kHz It records in the 2 channel stereo mode No audio dubbing 32K Records at 32kHz It records in the 4 channel mode To perform audio dubbing on CH3 and CH4 later use this set ting Memo This setting is not required for DV signal input A OUT AT Use this menu item to enable disable audio output from the AU SEARCH DIO OUT terminal during a search OFF No output ON Output AUDIO OUT SEL CH 1 2 Use this menu item to select the audio channel output from the MIX AUDIO OUT terminal when playing back tapes recorded in the CH 3 4 32K mode Memo CH 1 2 Outputs CH1 and CH2 audio When it is set to the MIX MIX Outputs mixed audio of CH1 and CH3 and mixed au mode noise may be pro dio of CH2 and CH4 duced If this occurs CH 3 4 i Outputs CH3 and CH4 audio please set it to CH 1 2 or Memo AANA CH 3 4 This setting can also be selected from the AUDIO OUT SEL but ton on the wireless remote controller AUDIO OUT Use this menu item to select the standard level for audio playback LEV output ATT _ Attenuate
55. een Page 52 Setting the menu When 9 PIN is selected the buttons on the unit you wish to render operable can be se lected from the LOCAL FUNCTION item of the REMOTE menu 1 Page 56 e Control via the DV IN OUT terminal is pos sible ie unaffected by the switch setting NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS Front panel continued 8 A DUB Panasonic AG DV2500 DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH o O 0 0 90 risa 2S REMOTE INPUT OFF LINE Ca AUDIO CH L240 00 W DV OPIN WIRELESS DV VIDEO REC Record button LED Hold down this button and press the PLAY button to start recording During recording the LED lights up red Hold down this button and press the PAUSE button to pause the recording When this button is pressed during recording an index signal is recorded on the tape valid when the INDEX WRITE item in the SYSTEM menu is set to ON When recording is stopped the time code gen erator value can be verified by holding this but ton down If the DV TC DUP menu item is set to ON EE signals of the DV Input time code and Date Time can be verified PLAY Play button LED e Press this button to start playing back a tape During playback the LED lights up green When the menu is displayed use this button to select th
56. esence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This unit should be used with 120 V AC only CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ ent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV techni cian for help
57. et the value Repeat step After completing the necessary settings press the SET button Memo Press the PLAY or STOP button and bring the cursor to the DATE or TIME setting Then press the FF or PAUSE button Press the FF or REW but ton and select the data seg ment to be set up e The selected value blinks Press the PLAY or STOP button to set the value Repeat step After completing the necessary settings press the PAUSE button The seconds segment cannot be set up After the minute segment is set up please press the SET button remote controller or the PAUSE button main unit in synchronization with a time signal clock 4 To return to the top MENU after completing all settings do the following Remote controller e Press the lt d button Or e Press the A or Y button to bring the cursor to PAGE BACK and then press the SET button e Press the REW button Or e Press the PLAY or STOP but ton to bring the cursor to PAGE BACK and then press the PAUSE button 5 To return to the usual menu do the following Remote controller e Press the MENU button Or e Bring the cursor to the EXIT item of the top MENU and press the SET button e Press the EJECT button Or e Bring the cursor to the EXIT item of the top MENU and press the PAUSE button E 31 PREPARATION Setting displaying date and time continued The date and time informa
58. f the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ATTENTION RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N EST A REGLER PAR L UTILISATEUR SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the produc s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pr
59. g to the length e This unit begins recording when the record of the tape of the source unit ing time of the source unit reaches the time For DV or mini DV cassettes configured by the SERIES REC TIME set 25MIN 30 minute tape ting 55MIN 60 minute tape 75MIN 80 minute tape Memo 115MIN 120 minute tape e Series recording records the video and sound 175MIN 180 minute tape from the source unit to the main unit 265MIN 270 minute tape While this unit is performing series record OFF No series recording ing please continue shooting from the source E Set the DV TC DUP item of the TIME unit CODE menu to OFF e The audio mode is the mode configured in e It records the data of the built in time code gen the source unit 32K 48K erator or the built in clock e Please set the SERIES REC TIME item to e If the time code of the DV camcorder stops OFF if the unit is not performing series re advancing with the DV TC DUP menu item set cording to ON the time code of this unit while per e Certain DV camcorders do not support DV forming series recording also stops advanc format s Absolute Track Number In this case Ing the series recording function does not work e For AG DVX100 depending on the menu set ting series recording is possible even if the SERIES REC TIME item of this unit is set to OFF RECORDING Audio dubbing For tapes recorded in the 32kHz audio mode audio dubbing can be performed on the
60. ic ity will still be channeled into the unit Therefore if the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time please remove the AC adapter to reduce energy consumption Cassette slot Load a cassette into or unload it from the slot Please insert a standard DV or a mini DV cas sette Page 29 When the unit is in the POWER OFF state and if a cassette is loaded it goes into the ON state H gt Panasonic DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH AG DV2500 OT TO ARNO J m1330 O D a SET REMOTE INPUT CH 9 REW FF OFF LINE L240 0 0 STOP ano W W OPIN WiRELESS D J iDEO vy E A DUB Audio dubbing button LED e Press this button for audio dubbing after re cording For audio dubbing set the AUDIO MODE item of the AUDIO VIDEO menu to 32k Sound produced by the MIC terminal or the AUDIO IN terminal at the rear panel Page 15 is recorded on CH3 and CH4 channels e During audio dubbing the A DUB LED lights up red e f the INPUT switch is set at DV audio dub bing is not possible Page 39 Audio dubbing INPUT Input video signal selection switch Select the video signal input with this switch S VIDEO YC separate video signals from the S VIDEO IN terminal LINE Composite video signals from the LINE IN terminal DV DV signals from the DV IN OUT terminal IEEE1394 Note During recording manipulating this switch will not bring about any effect
61. it 4 8kHz 4 12 bit 32kHz 8dBu 10kQ unbalance Mike input 60dBu 3kQ unbalance Audio output 8dBu 1kQ unbalance Frequency characteristics 20Hz to 20kHz 48kHz 0 dBu 0 775Vrms E DV interface Audio input Input output IEEE1394 E AC adapter section Power AC 100V to 240V 50Hz 60Hz Power consumption 1 0A to 0 5A Output DC 12V 3 5A E Accessories Wireless remote controller 008 x1 AC adapt rioariineaie eah x1 Mains Cable Cl Battery AA X2 Stands E EATER x1 E Diagram of external dimension Unit mm ae 260 OTHERS Supplement E AC adapter section 10 11 12 13 14 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 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
62. n the following se quence ON always display gt AUTO display when switching mode OFF es Page 18 On screen display BARS button When this button is pressed in the Stop or REC Pause mode the color bar of the built in signal generator will be output When it is pressed again the screen returns to the usual display During DV signal input the color bar will not be output Note Please do not use it as the standard signal because the signals are simplified Wireless remote controller STILL MODE button Use this button to select images in the STILL mode When the unit is in the STILL mode press this button to toggle images in the following se quence Field image 1st 2nd alternate still 1st field image 2nd field image frame image BLANK button When the unit enters the STOP mode press this button to begin a blank search Once it finds a blank part of the tape it will enter the STILL mode Page 46 AUDIO MUTING button During playback press this button to mute the audio output Press this button again to re en able audio output AUDIO OUT SEL button When playing back tapes recorded in the 32K mode use this button to select the audio chan nel that allows output from the AUDIO OUT ter minal CH1 2 CH3 4 gt MIX AUDIO OUT LEV button Use this button to switch the standard level of the playback or EE audio output NOR MAL or ATT
63. nals or YC separate video signals are input NTSC Use this setting for NTSC signal input The NTSC indicator on the front panel lights up PAL Use this setting for PAL signal input The PAL indicator on the front panel lights up Memo For playback or DV signal input signals are determined automatically and not affected by the status of this switch e Please turn the unit to POWER OFF before using this switch If switching is performed when the VTR is in the POWER ON mode the VTR will automatically go into the OFF mode before engaging the ON mode It cannot be used for NTSC PAL conversion Terminal used for adjustments at the factory Not for customer use 9 PIN REMOTE 9 pin remote ter minal D SUB Use this terminal to connect to the RS 422A compatible editing remote controller AG A850 Please use this unit as a player To control this unit with this terminal please set it up as fol lows Set the REMOTE switch on the front panel to 9 PIN 4 WARNIN 3 SHOCK HAZARI DO NOT OPEN vu AVIS Ris aUe DE CHOC ELEC RIQUE NE PAS JJVRIR 0 9PIN REMOTE See NTSC PAL AUX iu as S VIDEO IN S VIDEO input terminal 4P This is the input terminal for YC separate video sig nals e 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
64. ng the unit Please turn off the power before performing maintenance work Please wipe the unit with a soft cloth Do not wipe it with thinner or benzene lest the surface melts or becomes dull For stubborn stains wipe first with a water diluted neutral detergent and then wipe dry i Please use the provided AC adapter to connect the VTR to a power source E Use the supplied mains cable Using a different type or damaged cable may cause fire or electric shock Note Before turning on the power be sure to re move the guard sheet Otherwise a warning display will be shown In this case turn the power off and then on again Daily maintenance and regular inspection This unit uses consumables or components that will wear off If a worn out or deteriorated component continues to be used it may cause the unit to break down To prevent this please perform daily mainte nance using the head cleaning tape With the head cleaning tape alone however the entire tape winding mechanism cannot be completely cleaned Please perform regular maintenance of the components as shown below E Regular inspection maintenance The tasks of maintenance involved are similar to that of replacing the engine oil or tire of a car Depending on the number of usage hours please clean inspect or replace the components as follows Number of hours 500H 1000H 1500H 2000H 4000H Drum assembly including head O O
65. nic AG DV2500 Mic REMOTE INPUT OFF UNE omi Voreiess o Si DVCAM NTSC PAL REC o fo o mooo a Ueno o S ano N REMOTE switch SYSTEM menu SYSTEM FIELD gt STILL MODE SERIES REC TIME STILL TIMER PAUSE PROTECT INDEX WRITE DC IN MODE PAGE BACK ON POWER OFF AUDIO VIDEO menu AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO MODE DA OUT AT SEARCH AUDIO OUT SEL AUDIO OUT LEV SET UP NTSC PAGE BACK Memo AUDIO OUT SEL or AU DIO OUT LEVEL items can also be set via the AUDIO OUT SEL or AU DIO OUT LEV button on the wireless remote con troller Memo Audio recording level E REMOTE switch on the front panel To use the wireless remote controller set the switch to WIRELESS Memo To control the unit with the 9 PIN REMOTE terminal set the switch to OPIN E SYSTEM menu STILL MODE Use this to select the image type for still image playback or frame advance playback Field image 1st field image 2nd field image and frame image Note Still images can also be selected with the STILL MODE button of the wireless remote controller STILL TIMER Use this menu item to set the time interval after the lapse of which the unit will go into the tape protection mode 5 3 2 or 1 minute 30 seconds PAUSE PROTECT MODE Use this mode to select the operation state when tape protection mode is engaged after an extended period of being in the STILL m
66. ning tape t Page 8 During DV signal input the time codes are not recorded correctly Is the DV TC DUP item of the TIME CODE menu set correctly Video and sound are distorted for a few seconds after starting play back This occurs if the signal system of the playback tape is different from the NTSC PAL setting The wireless remote controller does not work at all e Is the REMOTE switch on the main unit set to WIRELESS e Are the batteries exhausted Power is not supplied even when the POWER button is pressed E 64 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 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 Page 7 P R EJECT Ma button DVCAM NTSC PAL RECINH o Oo 0 0 0 button oO O O Panasonic Nooo E To set the unit to the STOP mode When operating with the buttons on the main unit unload the cas sette MENU DSYSTEM 1 Display the top MENU REMOTE AUDIO VIDEO TIME CODE Remote controller DISPLAY SET Top MENU FACTORY SETTING CANCEL Press the MENU button Press the EJECT and STOP DRUM HOUR METER 000200H buttons simultaneously while ER
67. ntroller 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 E Operable scope of the wireless remote controller Sensor for the wireless remote controller Maximum distance to the sensor of the unit 6m Angle within 30 Panasonic AG DV2500 Not further than 6m Notes e The remote controller will hardly work if there are obstructive objects between the remote control sensor of the main unit and the remote controller e The remote controller will hardly work when sunlight or strong light shines directly on the remote control sensor of the main unit e Do not press the buttons on the main unit and the remote controller simultaneously for this may cause malfunction E 25 PREPARATION Power Connecting to the AC adapter Connect the provided AC adapter to the main unit YY WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN p4 AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR DV IN OUT oo 00000000 S Sv i ai CH1 3 CH2 4 Line s VIDEO DC IN terminal POWER indicator ADUB Panasonic AG DV2500 POWER button Memo e Even in the POWER OFF mode a small amount of electricity will still flow into the unit e When the unit is in the
68. o 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 Remote controller Press the MENU button Press the EJECT and STOP buttons simultaneously while no cassette is loaded 2 Displaying the CLOCK ADJUST menu Remote controller Press the A or W button and bring the cursor to the CLOCK ADJUST item Press the SET or button E 30 Press the PLAY or STOP button and bring the cursor to the CLOCK ADJUST item Press the PAUSE or FF button MENU button W lt 4 button g SST IL l v button Date M D Y CLOCK ADJUST DDATE M D Y 10 10 02 TIME 00 00 PAGE BACK Time CLOCK ADJUST DATE M D Y 10 410 02 TIME 12 0 0 PAGE BACK is CLOCK ADJUST DATE M D Y 10 10 02 TIME 12 00 DPAGE BACK SET button gt button PLAY button E EJECT button MENU REW button REC O DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH O 0 0 O O mnoo o REW 2mo O AUDIO y DW W W aa piv PAUSE H pause button FF button STOP button 3 Set the date or time on the CLOCK ADJUST menu Remote controller Press the A or V button and bring the cursor to the date or time setting Then press the or SET button Press the or lt button and select the data seg ment to set up The selected data seg ment blinks Press the A or F to s
69. ode F ADV or STBY OFF E AUDIO VIDEO menu A OUT AT SEARCH Use this menu item to turn ON OFF audio output during variable speed playback AUDIO OUT SEL Use this menu item to select the output audio channel when play ing tapes recorded in the 32kHz mode CH1 2 CH3 4 MIX AUDIO OUT LEVEL Use this menu item to select the standard level for audio output NORMAL ATT To reduce the AUDIO output level set to ATT SETUP NTSC only Use this setting to determine whether to apply the setups to the composite video or Y C separate video output signals PCM audio recording level of DV format VTRs can be divided into 2 main groups 1 The group that uses full scale 20dB as the standard level to which this unit belongs 2 The group that uses full scale 12dB as the standard level When a tape recorded with a VTR based on full scale 12dB is played on this unit the volume is increased by about 8aB In this case set the AUDIO OUT LEVEL menu item to ATT E 42 PLAYBACK PAUSE button 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 will automatically go into the tape protection mode The lapse time can be selected from the STILL TIMER item of the SYS TEM menu STILL MODE button PLAY button vas ads ie 7
70. orded as follows Time codes are recorded in the REC RUN mode REC RUN time codes advance only during recording Condition Time code recording Time code is preset with this unit Time codes preset in the built in time code generator are re corded First time only e When recording ends the set time codes becomes void and regeneration occurs Meno _ The framing mode is selected from the NDF DF item of the TIME CODE menu NTSC only Time code is not preset elt reads the time codes recorded on the tape and continues recording time codes from these values Regeneration lf no time code is recorded it starts from OO Sometimes the time codes recorded at the beginning of the tape may not be read Preset time codes 4 button PLAY button EJECT REJECT button MENU MENU button oot Se SG i EL PAUSE button button vw os 2 ee g z D so wew a By FF button V button REW button STOP button Memo When the REC button is held down in the STOP mode the value of the built in time code generator is displayed Time codes are preset via the TIME CODE menu It can be set via either the remote controller or the Main unit E Press the POWER button on the Main unit or the re mote controller to turn on the power and set the unit to the STOP mode To set it with the main unit first remove the cassette from the unit if it is loaded E 35
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72. peration 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 CONDENSATION ON DRUM Status Condensation Action Please leave the power on and wait for the display to disappear WARNING 3200 LOADING FAILURE Unable to load tape WARNING 3300 UNLOADING FAILURE Unable to eject tape WARNING 4100 CASSETTE EJECT FAILURE Eject error 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 DEFECTIVE TAPE 5605 5609 Tape is cut Press the EJECT button and retrieve the cassette Then replace the tape WARNING 5702 TAPE END DET ERROR Tape ending sensor error WARNING 5802 TAPE BEGIN DET ERROR Tape begin sensor error WARNING 7001 DRUM MOTOR FAILURE Drum rotation error WARNING 7101 CAP MOTOR FAILURE Capstan rotation error WARNING7202 7203 SUPPLY REEL FAILURE Supply reel rotation error WARNING7302 7303 TAKE UP REEL FAILURE Take up reel rotation error WARNING7305 TAKE UP REEL FAILURE Tape winding error during unload ing WARNING 7401 REEL MOTOR FAILURE Reel motor rotation error This error can be resolved by restarting the unit However doing so may damage the tape in some cases Please cons
73. r a long period If videotapes are left wound for a long period of time it may result in distortion of the tape Also it may cause tape to tape adhesion known as blocking It is recommended that videotapes be unspooled and rewound once a year for refreshing When tapes are not in use store them in cases and on end Storage cases protect videotapes from humidity dust and ultraviolet Keep tapes in cases and do not store them lying flat When housed in a horizontal position pressure from other tapes can cause distor tions and deformations of the tape edges Condensation When this unit is moved from a cold to a warm place abruptly the vapor in the warm air will come into contact with the head drum or the tape guides When chilled the vapor turns into drop lets of water This state is known as condensa tion When condensation occurs the videotape will adhere to the head drum or the tape guides and will be damaged Condensation occurs on this unit in the following circumstances e Itis moved abruptly from a cold place to a warm place e Itis used in a room immediately after the heater has been turned on or when cold breeze from an air conditioner blows onto it e Itis used at a place of high humidity i Head drum D anil When a cassette tape is loaded please do not transport e g from an external cold place to a warm room thereby subjecting the unit to dras tic temperature changes After moving th
74. ries recording OFF No series recording 25MIN Use this setting if the recording time of the source tape is 30 mins Use this setting if the recording time of the source tape is 60 mins Use this setting if the recording time of the source tape is 80 mins Use this setting if the recording time of the source tape is 120 mins Use this setting if the recording time of the source tape is 180 mins i Use this setting if the recording time of the source tape is 270 55MIN 75MIN 115MIN 175MIN 265MIN mins c Page 38 Series recording function STILL TIMER Sets the interval after the lapse of which the tape protection mode will be engaged during an extended STILL mode The setting for the STILL mode can be done via the PAUSE PROTECT menu item 30SEC 30 seconds 1MIN 1 minute 3MIN 3 minutes 2MIN 2 minutes 5MIN 5 minutes Memo To prevent damage please set as short a time interval as possible PAUSE PROTECT FADV STBY OFF Sets the action to be taken when the unit has been left in the STILL mode for an extended period of time In the case of a recording pause the unit will go into the STOP state to protect the tape regardless of the setting F ADV It advances in the forward direction On the 6th advance ment it goes into the STOP state STBY OFF Goes into the STOP state INDEX WRITE Selects whether to record the index signals during recording which is en gaged after
75. ring rewinding or reverse playback the LED lights up green When the menu is displayed press this but ton to return to the previous screen When setting up the date time or time code use this button to select the data segment Indicator OO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH Panasonic AG DV2500 REMOTE INPUT OFF LINE OPIN WIRELESS D SVIDEO 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 When the unit plays back a tape re corded in the DVCAM format the LED lights up green The LED lights up green in the follow ing cases e In the composite video or S VIDEO signal input mode and the NTSC PAL switch located at the rear panel t Page 14 is set as NTSC e A tape recorded with NTSC signals is played back e When NTSC system DV signals are input while the INPUT switch is set at DV The LED lights up green in the follow ing cases e In the composite video or S VIDEO signal input mode and the NTSC PAL switch located at the rear panel is set as PAL e A tape recorded with PAL signals is played back e When PAL system DV signals are in put while the INPUT switch is set at DV The LED lights up red in the following cases e When a cassette with its rear switch set at
76. riod of time the unit will automatically go into the STOP mode to pro tect the tape e This unit cannot perform editing functions Memo Audio recording level Recording method REC PLAY button button PAUSE Panasonic DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH AG DV2500 OF OO cL PAUSE MC REMOTE INPUT 2 button F UNE 240 Oo H w n 1 DW W 9PI WIRELESS D vIDEO gt STOP button 1 Load the cassette e Before loading the cassette please check that the rear slide of the cassette is pushed to REC The Main unit is powered on 2 Start recording e Hold down the REC button and press the PLAY button 3 Pause recording e Press the PAUSE button 4 Resume recording e Press the PAUSE button or press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button 5 Stop recording e Press the STOP button Recording index signals When the INDEX WRITE item of the SYSTEM menu is set as ON an index signal is recorded at the starting position of re cording In the PLAYBACK mode the position where the index signal is recorded can be detected Index search E During recording please press the REC button to record the index signal Please allow at least an interval of 1 minute between recording of index signals Recording of index signals after tape recording is not possible PCM audio recording level of DV form
77. s displayed e During Playback The date time recorded on the tape is displayed The date time data from the DV termi nal is displayed e During DV signal recording RECORDING Connection and setting 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 E When connected to a video device equipped with a DV terminal Images can be recorded with almost no deterioration of image quality Separately available DV terminal Recorder Monitor DV cable Player DV terminal E Another VTR Flow of signal Memo e When signals are input from the DV terminal the sound recording mode of the recorder is the same as that of the player e The Date and time data from the DV terminal will be recorded e To record the time code data from the DV terminal set the DV TC DUP item of the TIME CODE menu to ON 1 Page 58 E This unit is connected to a video device with no DV terminal analog input Y C S video cable Video cable VIDEO OUT VIDEO LINE IN Audio cable Recorder Monitor S VIDEO IN Player Another VTR gt Flow of signal Memo e When search pictures or low quality video signals are input video and sound output may be tempo rarily distorted Please input stable signals via a TB
78. s the output level to about 8dB Use this setting when playing tapes recorded on a VTR of which the stand ard level for PCM audio is full scale 12dB The playback level is decreased by 8cB NORM Usually this is selected Meno _ This setting can also be selected with the AUDIO OUT LEV button on the wireless remote controller During recording OFF Select this when analog signals are input without setup ON _ Select this when analog signals are input with setup During playback OFF Setup is not applied to analog video signals composite S VIDEO ON _ Setup is applied to analog video signals composite S VIDEO Mem o MM e If dubbing is repeatedly done with the settings of the playback or recording video signals differing from the setting here the hue and brightness of the video may turn out abnormal e A high level of knowledge pertaining to video signals is neces sary to set this menu Generally for DV camcorders SETUP is recorded on the tape as part of the video signals Accordingly SETUP is normally set to OFF To use SETUP correctly switch the setting according to the video signals being used PAGE BACK Return to the top MENU E 57 MENU SCREEN TIME CODE menu Contents of the menus continued Contents Presets the time code For details please refer to Page 35 Setting Time Codes CANCEL EXECUTE Use this menu item to choose whether to
79. slide is pushed to SAVE A DUB INHIBIT REC TAB The user attempts to perform audio dubbing on a write protected cassette tape The rear slide is pushed to SAVE A DUB INHIBIT 48K This message is displayed when audio dubbing is attempted under the following con ditions e The AUDIO MODE item of the AUDIO VIDEO menu is set to 48K e The tape is recorded with a sample frequency of 48kHz A DUB INHIBIT LP The user attempts to perform audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode A DUB INHIBIT BLANK The user attempts to perform audio dubbing on a blank tape A DUB INHIBIT DV The user attempts to perform audio dubbing during DV signal input The INPUT switch is set to DV A DUB INHIBIT NTSC PAL This message is displayed when the signal system is changed during audio dubbing NTSC or PAL A DUB INHIBIT DVCAM The user attempts to perform audio dubbing on a DVCAM format tape E Warning display When anomalies occur in the VTR warning messages with error codes will be displayed 32K CH 1 2 Omin WARNING 7001 DRUM MOTOR FAILURE Warning display For details please refer to page 62 Warning Display STANDBY OFF TCR 02 00 00 00 E 23 PREPARATION Loading the batteries Before using the wireless remote controller please load 2 batteries AA in Provided wireless remote controller Q Lift up the cover Load
80. ssettes It records on and plays back DV cassettes of the standard and mini size SP mode only DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in DV for mat A tape recorded with the DVCAM format can be used only for playback for this VTR Equipped with composite and S VIDEO in put amp output terminal devices Equipped with DV IN OUT terminals IEEE1394 It can exchange digital signals with IEEE1394 compatible devices Dual support for NTSC PAL It automatically determines the signal system when playing back or receiving DV signal input It supports composite or Y C signal input with the use of a switch Wireless remote control It can be controlled with the provided wireless remote controller Support for RS 422A interface It can be used as a player for an editing system that uses the RS 422A compatible editing re mote controller AG A850 e Recording playback of time codes e Audio dubbing after recording function Audio dubbing at a sampling frequency of 32kHz is allowed on CH3 and CH4 except during DV input Series recording function By linking with other DV devices long duration continuous recording is possible Indexed search and blank search function It can search for indexed signal recorded posi tions or unrecorded parts Can be placed in an upright position With the use of the provided stand it can be positioned upright TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Precautions weitere enter uh 6 Daily maintenanc
81. tape the unit fast forwards until an unrecorded part is reached and goes into the STOP mode e If the current position of the tape is unrecorded the unit will first advance the tape in the forward direction for confirmation and there after rewind and go into the STILL mode at the last recorded posi tion e During a blank search BLANK SEARCH is displayed on the moni tor PLAYBACK Selecting playback audio output The output mode for audio playback can be selected with the remote controller AUDIO MUTING button OUT SEL button OUT LEV button O SO ve Kaye Memo e The output channel for playback audio of tapes recorded in the 32kHz mode can also be set via the AUDIO OUT SEL item of the AUDIO VIDEO menu of the main unit e The audio output level can be set via the AUDIO OUT LEVEL item of the AUDIO VIDEO menu es Page 57 AUDIO VIDEO menu E To turn the audio muting function ON OFF or to mute the EE audio press the AUDIO MUTING button To resume the audio output press the button again E Selecting the audio output channel for playback of tapes recorded in the 32kHz mode Each time the OUT SEL button is pressed the channel changes in the following sequence CH1 CH2 gt CH3 CH4 MIX e CH3 CH4 CH3 audio is output via the CH1 3 AUDIO OUT terminal whereas CH4 audio is output via the CH2 4 AUDIO OUT terminal e MIX Sounds mixed from CH1 and C
82. ted even when the unit is in the POWER OFF mode e The loading ejection process takes about 6 seconds e Ejection cannot be done with the wireless remote controller 2 Eject the cassette 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 Setting displaying date and time button R EJECT button MENU u Re Q J O ny REC t T MENU O ew A PAUSE FF button unten GS gt button EH G LG O a Y gt SET v button PLAY STOP button button Setting the date and time Top MENU MENU SYSTEM REMOTE AUDIO VIDEO TIME CODE DISPLAY SET gt CLOCK ADJUST FACTORY SETTING CANCEL DRUM HOUR METER 000000H EXIT CLOCK ADJUST menu CLOCK ADJUST gt DATE M D Y 10 10 02 TIME 00 00 PAGE BACK 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 e The date and time can be set up using either the remote controller or the unit E Press the POWER button on the unit or the remote con troller t
83. the SAVE position is inserted e When A DUB is not possible such as on tapes recorded in 48kHz mode Approx 3 sec Audio indicator This is an indicator for determining the pres ence of audio signals CH audio selected via the AUDIO OUT SEL item of the AUDIO VIDEO menu Sensor for wireless remote controller When using the provided wireless remote con troller please point it to this sensor Page 25 Using the wireless remote con troller NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS Rear panel 4 WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN 4 AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR DV IN OUT oo 00000000 o O O e fe 9PIN REMOTE Pex O NTSC PAL O ooo o Aux C ENR as Go s Co CH13 CH2 4 DC power input terminal 2P AUX This is used for DC12V input It connects the DC mains cable of the provided AC adapter Memo When power is supplied to this terminal the POWER indicator located at the front panel lights up The LED lights up red when the POWER indicator is OFF Setting this unit to POWER ON POWER OFF or PLAY mode when the power is sup plied to this terminal can be done by making the appropriate selections from the DC IN MODE item in the SYSTEM menu NTSC PAL NTSC PAL signal se lection switch Use this switch to select NTSC or PAL as the signal system Use it to make a selection when composite video sig
84. the STOP or recording PAUSE mode OFF No recording of index signal ON Use this setting to record index signals An index signal is automati cally registered at the position where recording starts DC IN MODE POWER OFF POWER ON PLAY Select the action to perform when power is supplied via the DC IN terminal POWER OFF Sets the unit to POWER OFF POWER ON Sets the unit to POWER ON PLAY Ifa tape has been inserted the VTR will go into the PLAY mode AUTO PLAY PAGE BACK Return to the top MENU E 55 MENU SCREEN Contents of the menus continued REMOTE menu E REMOTE menu LOCAL NO KEY FUNCTION EJECT STP EJT ALL KEYS Contents Use this to select the buttons on the main unit to be rendered operable when remote controlling the unit via the 9 PIN REMOTE terminal NO KEY _ No button enabled EJECT Only the EJECT button enabled STP EJT Only the STOP button and the EJECT button are ena bled ALL KEYS All operation buttons are enabled PREROLL When remote controlling the unit via the 9 PIN REMOTE terminal use this item to set the PREROLL time of the unit Configurations done via the editing remote controller prevail over other settings 38SEC 3 seconds 5SEC 5 seconds 7SEC 7 seconds 10SEC 10 seconds Memo To enhance editing precision please set it to at least 7 seconds REM FF REW FF REW MODE SEARCH Use this menu item to set the action to be
85. tion 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 s Page 52 MENU SYSTEM REMOTE AUDIO VIDEO DDISPLAY SET CLOCK ADJUST FACTORY SETTING CANCEL DRUM HOUR METER 00000H EXIT DISPLAY menu DISPLAY DISPLAY COUNTER POSI TIME CODE VTR MODE TAPE REMAIN gt TIME DATE AUDIO INFO DATE STYLE TIME STYLE BARS PAGE BACK DISPLAY button ne orero On screen display 32K CH 1 2 STANDBY OFF TCR 02 00 00 00 Date time display E 32 1 Select DISPLAY SET item from the top MENU and dis play the DISPLAY menu 2 Set the TIME DATE setting on the DISPLAY menu E TIME DATE OFF Does not display date or time TIME Displays time only DATE Displays date only DATE TM _ Displays both the time and date 3 Set the DATE STYLE and TIME STYLE items of the DISPLAY menu E DATE STYLE Set the order of the date display Y M D Year month day M D Y Month day year D M Y Day month year E TIME STYLE Select the style of time display 24H 24 hour time mode 12H 12 hour time mode Enabling on screen display e Press the DISPLAY button e Set the DISPLAY item of the DISPLAY menu to ON or AUTO Memo e RECORDING or STOP mode Data in the built in clock i
86. to the right E lt button e During forward playback variable speed playback press this button to execute re verse playback e When the menu is displayed press this button to display the previous menu During date time or time code setup press this button to move the cursor to the left E SET button During menu display press this button to confirm the menu items or setting values A DUB button Press this button to perform audio dubbing af ter recording gt Page 39 Audio dubbing PAUSE button eDuring recording audio dubbing or playback press this button to pause recording or enter the STILL mode If this button is pressed in the STOP mode the STILL mode will be engaged ePress this button to resume recording from the PAUSE mode REC button Hold down this button and press the PLAY button to begin recording e During recording press this button to record an index on the tape when the INDEX WRITE item of the SYSTEM menu is set to ON e When the unit enters the STOP mode hold ing this button down will enable you to check the value of the time code generator F ADV button Each time this button is pressed in the STILL mode the image is advanced one frame When holding down this button the image is advanced continuously frame by frame F REV button Each time this button is pressed in the STILL mode the image is reversed one frame When holding down this b
87. uilt in clock e During playback fast forward or rewind the data recorded on the tape is displayed e During DV signal recording the data from the DV terminal is displayed If the REC button is pressed in the STOP mode the input data from the DV terminal will be displayed e The style for displaying the date and time can be selected from the DATE STYLE and TIME STYLE items of the DIS PLAY menu e The TIME DATE setting of the DISPLAY menu can be set to turn on off the date and time display or to select the style e When the date time is not set will be displayed If a tape with no date and time data is played will be displayed ON SCREEN DISPLAY Status display continued 32K CH 1 2 Omin 16 STANDBY OFF 2 0 TCR 02 00 00 00 Content Time code e It displays the time codes hour minute second and frame During playback the time codes recorded on the tape are displayed TCR _ time code reader data TCG time code generator data DTCG time code data input from a DV IN terminal e The symbols for the second and frame differ according to the framing modes NTSC only 00 00 00 00 i dot is used for a dropped frame colon is used for a non dropped frame e The time code display position can be set via the COUNTER POSI item of the DISPLAY menu e The TIME CODE item can be set to turn on off the time code display e The user s bit is not displayed V
88. ult your PANASONIC authorized dealer UNPLUG MAIN POWER PLUG BACK IN AFTERA WHILE Memo 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 Unplug the mains cable from the power outlet and wait for some time before plug ging it back in 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 E 63 OTHERS Troubleshooting Symptom Action The power does not come on Is the AC adapter correctly connected The cassette cannot be loaded 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 Unable to record Is the slide of the cassette set to REC Please set it to REC if it is at the SAVE position The operation buttons of the main unit do not work Is the front REMOTE SWITCH set at OFF If it is set at 9 PIN or WIRELESS main unit operation is not possible The 9 PIN REMOTE function does not work Is the front REMOTE switch set at 9PIN Noise appears on the playback screen Playback audio is disrupted els the tape damaged Please replace the cassette e Is the head dirty Please clean it with the dedicated head clea
89. utton the image is reversed continuously frame by frame Memo The image of frame advance playback or frame reverse playback can be selected with the STILL MODE item of the SYSTEM menu or the STILL MODE button on the wireless remote controller INDEX button Press this button to perform an index search in the forward direction Page 46 INDEX button Press this button to perform an index search in the reverse direction Page 46 Operation buttons E PLAY gt button e Press this button to play back E FF gt P button e Press this button to fast forward the tape when the unit is in the STOP mode e Press this button to execute fast forward playback in the PLAY or STILL mode E REW lt lt button e Press this button to rewind the tape when the unit is in the STOP mode e Press this button to execute reverse play back in the PLAY or STILL mode E STOP W button e Press this button to stop the tape ON SCREEN DISPLAY Regarding 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 button MENU button SADUB IIPAUSE On screen display Status display PDISPLAY COUNTER POSI r REC Contents It displays the setting status of date time time code and VTR operation mode T

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