Panasonic Digital Video Cassette Recorder AG-DV2500P Operating Instructions

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ON
AUDIO MUTING
OFF
AUDIO OUT
LEVEL NORM
AUDIO OUT
LEVEL ATT
AUDIO OUT CH-1/2
AUDIO OUT CH-3/4
AUDIO OUT MIX
DISPLAY ON
DISPLAY AUTO
DISPLAY OFF
FIELD STEP
1ST FIELD STILL
2ND FIELD STILL
FRAME STILL
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY– Event display –

 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   0mi n
BLANK SEARCH
AUD I O  MUTINGON
10/1 0 / 0 2 S T...

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY– Alarm display –

 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.
Display Contents
LOW VOLTAGE
HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED!
NO DV SIGNALThe 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.
The video head is dirty. Please clean it with the dedicated head-cleaning...

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Display Contents
COPY INHIBIT
REC INHIBIT
A. DUB INHIBIT
(REC TAB)
A. DUB INHIBIT
(48K)
A. DUB INHIBIT
(LP)
A. DUB INHIBIT
(BLANK)
A. DUB INHIBIT
(DV)
A. DUB INHIBIT
(NTSC/PAL)
A. DUB INHIBIT
(DVCAM)The user attempts to record signals protected with the copy guard.
The user attempts to record on a write protected cassette tape.
(The rear slide is pushed to “SAVE”.)
The user attempts to perform audio dubbing on a write protected cassette tape.
(The rear slide is pushed to “SAVE”.)
This message is...

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PREPARATION– Provided wireless remote controller –
Loading the batteries
Before using the wireless remote controller, please load 2 batteries (AA) in.
1Lift up the cover
of the battery
compartment.2Load in 2 batteries
(AA).
•Please insert the · pole
in first.
3Close the cover.
Battery 
compartment 
cover+
-
-
+
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...

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Using the wireless remote controller
Maximum distance to the sensor
of the unit : 6m
Angle : within 30˚
EJECT
MENU
REWSET
FF PLAY
STOP
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAMPAUSE
POWER
RECA.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4LINEDVS-VIDEOOFF9PINWIRELESS
INPUTREMOTEMICAG-DV2500
Sensor for the wireless remote controller Before using the wireless remote controller, 
please set the REMOTE switch to “WIRELESS”.

 Operable scope of the wireless remote controller
EJECT
MENU
REWSET
FF PLAY
STOP
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAMPAUSE
POWER...

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PREPARATION– Power –
Connect the provided AC adapter to the main unit.
DV IN/OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
CH 1/3 CH 2/4
LINE
S -VIDEO
NI
O
U
T9PIN REMOTE
AUXNTSC PALDC 12V
WARNING :SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN.AV I S :RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
AC
Provided AC 
mains cable
DC cord Screw
Clamp
DC IN terminalProvided AC adapter
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAM
POWER
A.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4LINEDVS-VIDEOOFF9PINWIRELESS
INPUTREMOTEMICAG-DV2500
POWER indicator
POWER button1.Connect the DC cord of the AC adapter
to...

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Switching on the power
REWPLA
Y
STO
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAM
POWER
RECA.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4LINEDVS-VIDEOOFF9PINWIRELESS
INPUTREMOTEMICAG-DV2500
DISPLAY
BARS
MENU SEARCH+
SEARCH–
A.DUB
F. R E V
INDEX
–INDEX
+ PLAY
STOP
VEQ3533
REW FFPA U S ESETBLANK STILL
MODE
VCRPOWER
/IAUDIO
MUTING
OUT SEL.
OUT LEV.
REC
F. A D V
POWER indicator
POWER button
Turning off the power

Stop all operational activities of the unit.
1.Press the POWER button on the unit or the remote controller.
•The unit will enter the...

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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.
REWPLAY
STOP
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAM
POWER
RECA.DUB
CH1 / 3
2 / 4LINEDVS-VIDEOOFF9PINWIRELESS
INPUTREMOTEMICAG-DV2500
NTSC 
indicator POWER
buttonPAL 
indicator
VIDEO
/4
LINES -VIDEO
NI
O
U
T9PIN REMOTE
AUXNTSC PALDC 12V
OCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN.
CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR....

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PREPARATION– Loading/ejecting cassettes –
Please use standard DV cassettes or mini DV cassettes.
Loading the cassette
1.Check the cassette.
•Set the rear slide.
Push it to “REC” for recording or “SAVE” to prevent lighted con-
tents from being erased accidentally.
•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.
•For the standard DV cassette, just align it with the...

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PREPARATION– Setting/displaying date and time –
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.
EJECT
MENU
REWSET
FF PLAY
STOP
REC INH.PA L
AUDIONTSCDVCAMPAUSEREC
CH1 / 3
2 / 4
EJECT button
PAUSE/FF button
PLAY/STOP...