Panasonic Digital Video Cassette Recorder AG-DV2500P Operating Instructions

Model AG-DV250PDigital Video Cassette Recorder
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
LLT0029-001A
Printed in Thailand
VQT0C54
P
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3   (905) 624-5010
©2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  All rights reserved.
Model AG
-
P
Digital Video Cassette Recorder 
NTSC
EJECTMENU
REWSET
FF PLAY
STOP
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAM
PAUSE
POWER
REC
A.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4...

E-2
  1. Read all of these instructions.
  2. Save these instructions for later use.
  3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
    4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
    5. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
  6. Do not use this appliance near water – for example, near a bathtub,...

E-3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTIONRISK 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
ATTENTIONRISQUE 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.
Le symbole de l’éclair à l’intérieur d’un triangle...

E-4
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).
●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.
●Recorded video (music) is meant for personal
entertainment only and must not be used for
other purposes without...

E-5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Precautions .................................................... 6
Daily maintenance and regular inspection ..... 7
Precautions on the use of cleaning tape ........ 8
Cassette tape ................................................. 8
Condensation ................................................. 9
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS
Front panel ................................................... 10
Rear panel .................................................... 14...

E-6
INTRODUCTION
Precautions
 Place of storage and use
Please avoid storing or using this VTR in the fol-
lowing places:
●Extremely hot or cold places beyond the al-
lowable temperature for operation (5˚C – 35˚C).
●Humid or dry places beyond the allowable
humidity range for operation (30% –80% RH).
●Dusty or sandy places.
●Places exposed to oil, smoke or steam, such
as the kitchen vicinity.
●Intensely vibrating or unstable places.
●Places prone to condensation.
●Places that generate strong magnetic...

E-7
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.

Regular inspection (maintenance)
The tasks...

E-8
 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
mode. (Thereafter, it stops automatically and
enters the STOP mode.)
•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.
Operating environmentLow temperature Room...

E-9
Head drum
Videotape
 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:
•It is moved abruptly from a cold place to a warm...

E-10
EJECT
MENU
REWSET
FF PLAY
STOP
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAMPAUSE
POWER
RECA.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4LINE
DVS-VIDEO
OFF
9PINWIRELESS
INPUTREMOTEMIC
AG-DV2500
2
43 1
1[POWER] Power button/LED
●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)
●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...