Panasonic Digital Video Cassette Recorder AG DV2000P Operating Instructions

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							Usage Precautions
Please read these precautions before operating this VCR.
Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature
If the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm
place, condensation may form on the tape and inside the
VCR. In this case, the “  ” dew indicator will flash on and off
and the VCR will not operate.
Humidity and Dust
Avoid places where there is high humidity or much dust. This may cause damage to the internal parts.
Do Not Obstruct the Ventilation Holes
The ventilation holes prevent abnormal increases in
temperature. Do not block or cover these holes. Particularly
avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or
paper.
Avoid High Temperatures
Keep the VCR away from sources of extreme heat such as
direct sunlight, radiators, or closed automobiles.
Avoid Magnets or Magnetized objects
Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR. It
will adversely affect the performance of the VCR.
Keep the VCR away from other equipment as much as
possible when using it, to avoid any adverse effect on
performance of both the VCR and the other equipment.
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4.
Do Not Place Fingers or Other Objects Inside
Touching internal parts of this VCR is dangerous and may cause serious damage to the VCR. Do not attempt to
disassemble the VCR. There are no user serviceable parts
inside.
Keep Water Away
Keep the VCR away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, and
other locations where if could come into contact with water.
CAUTION: If liquids are spilled into the VCR, serious
damage could occur. If this happens, consult qualified
service personnel.
Lightning
To avoid damage by lightning, disconnect the aerial plug
from the VCR during lightning storms.
Cleaning the VCR
Wipe the VCR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning
fluid or other chemicals. Also do not use compressed air to
remove dust.
Stacking
Place the VCR in a horizontal position, and do not place
anything heavy on top of it.
Video Head Clogging and Remedy
When the video heads (which contact the tape) are dirty, the playback picture contains mosaic-like patterns or the whole
screen becomes black. If they become even more dirty, the
recording performance deteriorates and in the worst case,
recording may not be possible at all.
Causes of Dirty Video Heads
A lot of dust in the airHigh-temperature and high-humidity environment
Damaged tape
Long-time use
Using the Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head
Cleaner:
Insert the Head Cleaner into the VCR in the
same way as a video cassette. Press
(PLAY),  and after apporoximately
20 seconds press(STOP).  (Do not rewind
the tape.)
Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a video
cassette, perform recording and then play it
back to check the picture.
If the picture is still not clear, repeat above
operation steps 1-3. (Do not use the Head
Cleaner more than 3 times in succession.)
Notes:
Do not rewind the tape in the Head Cleaner
after every use. Rewind it only after the tape
has reached its end, and then use it again in
the same way from the beginning.
If the video heads again become clogged
with dirt soon after cleaning, this might be caused by a damaged tape. In this case, stop
using that cassette immediately.
Be careful not to clean the video heads too
much. (Too much cleaning could cause
excessive wear to the video heads. If the
video heads get worn, the picture is not played back clearly even after cleaning.) If using the Head Cleaner does not clear the
video head clogging, the VCR requires cleaning or repairing by a service center.
Please consult with your dealer.
This Video Head Cleaner is available from
service centers.
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							Dew May Form in the VCR if:
The VCR is in a room where the heater has just been
turned on.
The VCR is in a room with steam or high humidity.
The VCR is brought from cold surroundings into a heated
room.
The VCR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings,
such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is
hot and humid.
When dew forms in the VCR, the “     ” dew indicator on the
display flashes on and off (The self test indicator “U10” will
also appear in the VCR display.) and all the function buttons
are made non-operational to protect the tape and the video
heads. When the dew indicator flashes, wait until this
indicator disappears.
If dew forms inside the VCR while the VCR is off, it will
turn on automatically and the dew indicator will flash on
and off. As soon as the dew disappears, the VCR will turn
itself off again.
Note:
Do not operate the VCR for at least 1 hour if any of the
above conditions occur.
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							Specifications
AG-DV2000P
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
Power Consumption When in Standby Mode:
120 V AC 60 Hz
27 watts
Approx. 7 watts
Video Recording System:
Audio Recording System:
Video Heads:
Tape Speed:
Tape Format:
Record/Playback Time:
FF/REW Time:
VIDEO
Television System:
Modulation System:
Input Level:
Output Level:
AUDIO
Input Level:
Output Level:
Audio Track:
Digital Interface:
Video Horizontal Resolution:
Audio Frequency Response:
Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
Weight:
Dimensions:
2 rotary heads, Digital Component
PCM Digital Recording; 16 bit (48 kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4ch)
2 heads
SP; 18.812 mm/sec.
LP; 12.555 mm/sec.
DV/Mini DV tape
SP; 120 min. LP; 180 min. with DV120
SP; 60 min. LP; 90 min. with DVM60
approx. 70 sec. with DV120
approx. 50 sec. with DVM60
EIA; Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Digital Component recording
VIDEO IN;
1.0 Vp-p,
S-VIDEO IN;
1.0 Vp-p,
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
MIC(M3);
AUDIO OUT
HEAD PHONES;
16 bit (48 kHz/2ch);
12 bit (32 kHz/4ch);
DV Terminal (i.LINK, 4-pin)
Color; more than 500 lines
20 Hz-20 kHz (16 bit)
20 Hz-14.5 kHz (12 bit)
5°C-40°C
35%-80%
14.6 Ibs. (6.8 kg)1.0 Vp-p,
1.0 Vp-p,
309 mV,
0.33 mV,
309 mV,
1–30 mV,
1 track, 2 channels
2 tracks, 4 channels75 ohm, terminated
75 ohm, terminated
75 ohm, terminated
75 ohm, terminated
17
9/16(W)x47/8(H)x137/8(D) [445 (W)x 123 (H) x 351.5 (D) mm]
more than 47 kohm
600 ohm
less than 1 kohm
8 ohm
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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