Panasonic AG-DV2500 User Manual
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Thank you for purchasing our Digital
Video Cassette Recorder AG-DV2500P.
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).
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.
cording within the first and last 2 - 3 minutes
run of the tape.
● 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.
other purposes without the prior consent of
the copyright owner.
● 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.
fail to record normally due to defects, either
of the main unit itself or the video cassette
tape.
MAIN FEATURES
● DV format
High picture and sound quality by digital tech-
nology.
nology.
● Compatible mechanisms for standard/mini
DV cassettes
It records on and plays back DV cassettes of the
standard and mini size. (SP mode only)
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.
mat.
A tape recorded with the DVCAM format can be
used only for playback for this VTR.
used only for playback for this VTR.
● Equipped with composite and S-VIDEO in-
put & output terminal devices.
● Equipped with DV IN/OUT terminals. (IEEE1394)
It can exchange digital signals with IEEE1394
compatible devices.
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.
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.
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.
that uses the RS-422A-compatible editing re-
mote controller AG-A850.
● Recording/playback of time codes
● Audio-dubbing (after-recording) function
● Audio-dubbing (after-recording) function
Audio dubbing at a sampling frequency of 32kHz
is allowed on CH3 and CH4 (except during DV
input).
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.
continuous recording is possible.
● Indexed search and blank search function
It can search for indexed signal recorded posi-
tions or unrecorded parts.
tions or unrecorded parts.
● Can be placed in an upright position
With the use of the provided stand, it can be
positioned upright.
positioned upright.
As this is a DV-format video cassette recorder,
video cassettes with the
video cassettes with the
or
logos can
be used with it.
DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in DV for-
mat.
DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in DV for-
mat.