Panasonic Digital Video Cassette Recorder AG DV2000P Operating Instructions

Remote ControllerEditing Controller
Setup Set Up
Installing the Batteries Installing the Batteries
1To remove the cover, slide it in the direction of the arrow1
To remove the cover, slide it in the direction of the arrow
while pressing down. while pressing down.
2Load the batteries with their polarityandaligned
correctly.
2Load the batteries with their polarityandaligned
correctly.
3Slide the cover back on.
Power Source for the Remote Controller
The remote controller is powered by 2 AA, UM3 or R6 size...

Operating
Controller
the Editing
The Editing controller can be operated in any of the
following 3 ways:
It can be operated while remaining attached to the
main unit.
Its batteries can be loaded, and it can be separated
from the main unit and operated as the remote
controller.
It can be separated from the main unit, connected
using the accessory editing controller cable and
operated as the remote controller.
How to separate the editing controller
While pressing the buttons at the left and right of the...

Connections
Use AV cables to connect the input sockets on this unit with the output sockets on the video equipment.
Press INPUT SELECT on this unit so that A1, A2 or DV IN is selected.
When using the BNC socket, use a BNC-PHONO conversion adapter (sold separately).
If the video equipment is connected to this unit via an S-VIDEO cable, the video signal on the S-VIDEO cable takes priority.
If the video equipment does not have an S-VIDEO socket do not connect the S-VIDEO cable to this unit.
Inserting the...

Playback
OperationsDisplay Symbols
Insert a recorded cassette tape
(page 13).
Press
(PLAY)  to start playback.
Tap(FF) to search forward.
Press(PLAY) to change back
to normal playback.
Tap
(REW) to search backward.
Press(PLAY) to change back
to normal playback.
Press PAUSE/SLOW  to view a still
picture.
Press(PLAY) or PAUSE/SLOW
to continue normal playback.
Keep  PAUSE/SLOW  pressed for 2
seconds or more to view a slow motion picture.
Press(PLAY) to continue normal
playback.
Press(STOP)  to stop the...

Other Playback Functions
To Change the Playback Speed
1Press JOG/SHUTTLE on the editing controller.
The button on the editing controller is lit.
2 Rotate Shuttle Ring.
BackwardForward
To Locate the Desired Picture Exactly
1Press JOG/SHUTTLE on the editing controller.
The button on the editing controller is lit.
2 Turn Jog dial.
BackwardForward
To View the Video During Fast Forward or
Rewind
Keep(FF) pressed during fast forward.
Keep(REW) pressed during rewind.
To Return to a Specified Scene
After...

Manual Recording
OperationsDisplay Symbols
Insert a video cassette with the closed record
prevention tab (page 13).
If it has already been inserted,
press  POWER  (POWER) to turn
the VCR on.
Press INPUT SELECT  on this unit
so that A1, A2 or DV IN.
Press  REC to start recording.
Press(STOP)  to stop recording.
To Select the Desired Tape Speed
Press SP/LP before recording.
To Pause Recording
Press PAUSE/SLOW during recording.
Press again to continue recording.
To Select the Desired Audio Mode
Perform the...

Search Functions
Index Search SystemPhotoshot Index Search
It is easy to find the beginning of each recording because a
special index signal is recorded at the start of each recorded
segment on the tape.
For example:
Searching for the 2nd recorded segment in the forward
direction.
1Press  SEARCH SELECT  so that “S - -” appears on the
VCR display.
(This operation is performed while the VCR is in the stop
mode or normal playback mode.)
2 Press  INDEX/PHOTOtwice.
After finding the specific
recorded segment,...

Setting the Clock of Your VCR
The built-in digital clock employs the 24-hour system.
Preparations
Confirm that the monitor is on and the VCR viewing
channel is selected.
Turn on the VCR and monitor.
Operations
Press MENU,  and then select  CLOCK
ADJUST.On Screen Display
Set Time  and Date.
Press to return to the previous item.
Press OK to confirm.
Press 
MENU  to exit the On Screen
Display.
18 

Settings Using On Screen Display
The VCR indications shown on the monitor screen are
known as the On Screen Display (OSD).
This VCR allows many settings to be made at the OSD.
To use the On Screen Display:
Preparations
Confirm that the monitor is on and the VCR viewing
channel is selected.
Turn on the VCR and monitor.
Audio Data indicator
Audio Output Mode Indicator
The Left (L) and Right (R) Indicators show which
sound mode is selected with  AUDIO OUT
(see page 5 or 7).
Stereo: Both the AUDIO L and R...

Power Save Mode
1Press MENU, and then select OPTION SETUP1.On Screen Display
Wide Mode
1Press MENU, and then select OPTION SETUP1.
2 Select  WIDE MODE.
2Select POWER SAVE MODE.
3Select OFF or S1.
3Select OFF, 2H or 6H.
OFF:When the S-Video input socket on the monitor
that is connected is an S-Video socket.
S1:When the S-Video input socket on the monitor
OFF:This setting does not conserve power when thethat is connected is an S1 -Video socket.
VCR is off.
(If a wide mode video signal is sent to the
2H:The...