Panasonic AG-DV2000P User Manual

OperatingInstructionsMiniNTSCAG-Professional/Industrial VideoPDigital Video Cassette RecorderBefore attempting to connect, operate or adjust this prod

1617Infra-red TransmitterOKTo start Manual editing and to store the selection on theSET UP or EDIT MENU screen.18VIDEO INSERTFor the Video Insert func

Remote ControllerEditing ControllerSetupSet UpInstalling the BatteriesInstalling the Batteries1To remove the cover, slide it in the direction of the a

OperatingControllerthe EditingThe Editing controller can be operated in any of thefollowing 3 ways:It can be operated while remaining attached to them

ConnectionsUse 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 t

PlaybackOperationsDisplay SymbolsInsert a recorded cassette tape(page 13).Press(PLAY) to start playback.Tap(FF) to search forward.Press(PLAY) to chang

Other Playback FunctionsTo Change the Playback Speed1Press JOG/SHUTTLE on the editing controller.The button on the editing controller is lit.2 Rotate

Manual RecordingOperationsDisplay SymbolsInsert a video cassette with the closed recordprevention tab (page 13).If it has already been inserted,press

Search FunctionsIndex Search SystemPhotoshot Index SearchIt is easy to find the beginning of each recording because aspecial index signal is recorded

Setting the Clock of Your VCRThe built-in digital clock employs the 24-hour system.PreparationsConfirm that the monitor is on and the VCR viewingchann

Settings Using On Screen DisplayThe VCR indications shown on the monitor screen areknown as the On Screen Display (OSD).This VCR allows many settings

Dear CustomerThank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Video Cassette Recorder.We recommend that you carefully study the Operating instructions

Power Save Mode1Press MENU, and then select OPTION SETUP1.On Screen DisplayWide Mode1Press MENU, and then select OPTION SETUP1.2 Select WIDE MODE.2Sel

3D Y/C ModeTo Set the Color Mode1Press MENU, and then select OPTION SETUPS.1Press MENU, and then select OPTION SETUP2.2 Select 3D Y/C MODE.2 Select CO

Editing FunctionsUsing this VCR, 4 types of One-Touch-Edit, 3 types ofManual Editing and 3 types of Program Editing can beselected.In Program Editing,

Audio DubbingAllows the addition of the new sound on the STEREO2 trackof a recorded tape. The original sound is left on theSTEREO1 track.Recording VCR

Connecting with a Digital Video CameraExample for connecting Panasonic Digital Video Camera as the playback unit, when controlling the playback unit t

Playback UnitRecording Unit(Digital Video Camera)(this unit)Turn the power on.Turn the power on.Make the Time code appear on theLCD monitor or the vie

Connecting Two Digital Video CassetteRecorders (Using two AG-DV2000)Example for connecting this unit, when controlling the playback VCR through the re

Playback VCRRecording VCRTurn the power on.Turn the power on.Set EDIT MODE toPASSIVE.Set EDIT CONTROL toEDIT.Controlling the Recording VCRthrough the

Connecting an S-VHS (VHS) VideoEquipment with an Edit SocketExample for connecting an S-VHS (VHS) Video Equipment with an Edit socket as the playback

Playback Unit(S-VHS (VHS) VideoEquipment with an Edit socket)Recording VCR(this unit)Turn the power on.Turn the power on.Set the unit so that it is re

ContentsControls and Connection SocketsInfra-red Remote ControllerEditing ControllerRemote Controller SetupEditing Controller SetupConnectionsInsertin

Initial Settings for EditingThis VCR also allows some settings for editing to be made at the On Screen Display (OSD).PreparationsConfirm that the moni

One-Touch-EditAV-IN Color Level1Press SET UP.1Press SET UP.2 Select One-Touch-Edit.On Screen Display2Select AV-IN Color Level.3Select OFF or ON.3Selec

AV-IN Hue Level1Press SET UP.2Select AV-IN Hue Level.Counter Adjustment1Press SET UP.2Select Counter Adjust.3Select ON or OFF.3Select SOURCE or ADJUST

Creating the Tapes For EditingIn order to operate editing functions correctly, use these tapesfor editing as follows:Tape on which the picture and sou

Editing when Not Using an Edit CableTo connect a VCR or Movie Camera without an Edit Socket and use this unit as the Recording VCR.PreparationsComplet

Press PAUSE/SLOW on this unit andstart playback on the playback unitsimultaneously.Editing begins.Press(STOP) on this unit, and thenpress STOP on play

One-Touch AssembleIf the One-Touch Edit function is used, Assemble editing can be performed by controlling the playback unit through this unit.Prepara

Notes:Although Assemble editing can be performed in LP mode,Insert, Audio Dubbing, and Audio Mixing cannot beperformed with a tape recorded in LP mode

One-Touch Insert/Audio DubbingIf the One-Touch Edit function is used, Insert (Video Insert, Audio Insert, and AV Insert) and Audio Dubbing can be perf

Search for the edit start point on theplayback unit using Jog dial and ShuttleRing on this unit.Press JOG/SHUTTLE on this unit.Editing begins.To conti

Control and Connection SocketsThis section gives a detailed explanation of the function of each button, switch and connection socket.FRONT12345678POWE

One-Touch Audio MixingThis function is used to mix the audio on STEREO1, which has already been recorded, with audio from a external recordingsource (

Press(STOP) on this unit to stopediting.To monitor the mixed signal after AudioMixingPress STEREO SELECT during playback and selectSTEREO2.Notes:Audio

Manual CopyingThis function can be used to copy tapes between digital video equipments with practically no deterioration in quality.This function can

On Screen DisplayPress RECORDER, and then pressJOG/SHUTTLE.Notes:The picture from the recording VCR appears on thescreen.Search for the edit start poi

Manual InsertThis function is used to replace the picture and sound on a recorded tape.PreparationsComplete necessary connections and settings.See pag

Search for the edit start point on theplayback unit.Press RECORDER and JOG/SHUTTLE.The picture from the recording VCR appears onthe screen.Search for

Manual Audio DubbingThis function is used to add new sound on the STEREO2 track of previously recorded tape.PreparationsComplete necessary connections

Press RECORDER and JOG/SHUTTLE.The picture from the recording VCR appears on thescreen.Search for the edit start point on therecording VCR.Select Star

Program AssembleThis function can be used to link together desired scenes on a tape.This function can also be used to skip unnecessary scenes recorded

Press PLAYER and JOG/SHUTTLE.The picture from the playback unit appears on thescreen.Search for the edit start point on theplayback unit and press MAR

13JOG/SHUTTLE IndicatorWhile this display is lit, the unit is set to the Jog/Shuttlemode.Check that the display is lit before proceeding with ajog or

Program Assemble (continued)Press RECORDER and JOG/SHUTTLE.The picture from the recording VCR appears on thescreen.On Screen DisplaySearch for the edi

Select Start Assemble to start editing,and then press OK.Editing begins after the playback unit and therecording VCR both rewind their tapes to the ed

Program InsertThis function is used to replace the picture and sound on a recorded tape.PreparationsComplete necessary connections and settings.See pa

Select the desired editing operation, andthen press OK.To insert picture: Video Insert.To insert sound: Audio Insert.To insert picture and sound: AV I

Program Insert (continued)Press RECORDER and JOG/SHUTTLE.The picture from the recording VCR appears on thescreen.On Screen DisplaySearch for the edit

Select Preview to confirm the editingoperation before performing actualediting, and then press OK.Preview begins after the playback unit and therecord

Program Audio DubbingThis function is used to add new sound on the STEREO2 track of previously recorded tape.PreparationsComplete necessary connection

Select Audio Dubbing, and then pressOK.Press PLAYER and JOG/SHUTTLE.The picture from the playback unit appears on thescreen.Search for the edit start

Program Audio Dubbing (continued)Press RECORDER and JOG/SHUTTLE.The picture from the recording VCR appears on thescreen.Search for the edit start poin

Select Preview to confirm the editingoperation before performing actualediting, and then press OK.Preview begins after the playback unit and therecord

33 AUDIO MIX LevelDuring the Audio Mixing function:To adjust the volume of the original audio(STEREO1).During playback of a tape recorded in the 12bit

Other Editing FunctionsThese functions are used to confirm, change, etc. programs.Once all program settings are completed, the screenshown at right is

To insert a new program between existing programs:1 Select Insert a program, and then press OK.The program list is displayed.2 Select the program num

Edit Timing AdjustmentWhen performing editing in conjunction with a unit which has a different mechanism, there may be a lag in the edit start point d

Select Timing Adjust, and then pressOK.Adjust the timing for the edit start pointby setting the amount of thediscrepancy for thestart-up time.The sett

Edit Timing Adjustment (continued)Manual EditingIf there is a deviation in the results of a manual editingoperation, the timing of the edit start (In)

Glossary of TermsAssembleWith the Assemble function, only the required portions ofthe original (source) tape are copied to another tape andlinked toge

DV TerminalThis terminal is used to input/output video and audio dataon digital video equipment. Because the video and audiodata is sent through the D

On Screen Display MessagesBefore requesting service, check the following points onceagain.The error message is indicated in brackets [ ].[Please inser

Before Requesting ServiceBefore requesting service, check the following points onceagain.Self Test IndicationRecording does not operate correctlyThis

Editing does not operate correctlyThe symptom description is indicated in quotations “”.“One-Touch-Editing does not work.”Is One-Touch-Edit on the SE

Infra-red Remote Controller5 STEREO SELECT6MENUTo make the On Screen Display Main menu appear on7the monitor screen.POWERPress to switch the unit from

Flow Chart for On Screen DisplaysSET UP On Screen Display70

EDIT MENU On Screen Display (Manual Editing)Programme Editing(See page 72.)71

Flow Chart for On Screen Displays(continued)Program Editing On Screen Display7372

Usage PrecautionsPlease read these precautions before operating this VCR.Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureIf the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold p

Dew May Form in the VCR if:The VCR is in a room where the heater has just beenturned on.The VCR is in a room with steam or high humidity.The VCR is br

SpecificationsAG-DV2000PPower Source:Power Consumption:Power Consumption When in Standby Mode:120 V AC 60 Hz27 wattsApprox. 7 wattsVideo Recording Sys

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12(REW)In the stop mode: To rewind the tape.In the playback mode:To search backward for a scene,In the rewind mode:To view the video.is lit during rew

Editing Controller123456SET UPTo make the SET UP screen appear on the monitorscreen. When the SET UP screen is displayed, use thisbutton to return to