Panasonic AG-DV2000P User Manual

Operating

Instructions

AG-

Mini

NTSC

Professional/Industrial Video

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.

VQT7774

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Video Cassette Recorder. We recommend that you carefully study the Operating instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the

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ACCESSORIES

1 pc. Infra-red Remote Controller

4 pcs. “AA” size batteries

1 pc. AC Power Cord 1 pc. DV Cable 1 pc. Edit Cable 1 pc. S-Video Cable 1 pc. AV Cables

1 pc. Editing Controller Cable

1 pc. Digital Video Head Cleaner

Attached Parts:

1 pc. Modular Cap

Contents

Before Use

Controls and Connection Sockets Infra-red Remote Controller Editing Controller Remote Controller Setup Editing Controller Setup Connections Inserting the Cassette

Basic Operations

Playback

Other Playback Functions

Manual Recording

Advanced Operations

Search Functions

Index Search System Photoshot Index Search System

11 11 13 13

17 17

Preparations for Editing

Editing Functions Connecting with a Digital Video Camera Connecting Two Digital Video Cassette Recorders (Using Two AG-DV2000) Connecting an S-VHS (VHS) VCR

with an Edit Socket Initial Settings for Editing Creating the Tapes For Editing

22 24

28 30 33

For Quick Editing

Editing when Not Using an Edit Cable One-Touch Assemble One-Touch Insert/Audio Dubbing One-Touch Audio Mixing Manual Copying Manual Insert Manual Audio Dubbing

34 36 38 40 42 44 46

Program Editing

Various Settings

Setting the Clock of Your VCR Settings Using On Screen Display

18 19

Program Assemble Program Insert Program Audio Dubbing Other Editing Functions

Helpful Hints

Edit Timing Adjustment

Program Editing Manual Editing

Glossary of Terms On Screen Display Messages Before Requesting Service Flow Chart for On Screen Display Usage Precautions

Specifications

48 52 56 60

62 64

65 67 68 70 74

Control and Connection Sockets

This section gives a detailed explanation of the function of each button, switch and connection socket.

FRONT

POWER

Press to switch the VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still connected to the mains.

Infra-red Remote Control Receiver Window

STANDBY Indicator

This indicator is lit when main lead is connected and the power is off.

POWER Indicator

This indicator is lit when the power is on.

REC Indicator

This indicator is lit when recording is in progress.

CASSETTE IN Indicator

This indicator is lit when a cassette is inserted.

OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open the front panel or to open/close the cassette tray.

EDIT

By connecting a movie camera or VCR with an EDIT socket to this socket via an Edit cable, various kinds of editing functions can be performed more quickly and efficiently between two VCRs or between a VCR and a movie camera.

9 DV IN/OUT

To connect the DV cable to digital video equipment with IEEE 1394-1995 compatible DV terminal. "i.LINK” is the name of the connector in accordance with the International Standard IEEE1394-1995.

is the logo marked on products conforming with the

“i.LINK” specifications. For further details on the DV terminal, refer to the Glossary of Terms on page 66.

10 EDIT MODE

PLAYER: RECORDER:

PASSIVE:

11 EDIT CONTROL

To select a connected component when another component is to be connected for editing, etc.

12 DV CASSETTE/MINI CASSETTE Indicators

This indicator corresponds to the size of the cassette inserted is lit.

When this VCR is used as the playback VCR during editing operations. When this VCR is used as the recording VCR during editing operations.

Normally set at this position. When operating this VCR using another VCR or an editing controller.

The picture quality best suited for

editing is selected.

JOG/SHUTTLE Indicator

While this display is lit, the unit is set to the Jog/Shuttle mode.

Check that the display is lit before proceeding with a jog or shuttle operation. The display is automatically turned off if no operation is performed.

VIDEO INSERT Indicator

This indicator is lit when the video insert editing is performed.

AUDIO DUB Indicator

This indicator is lit when the Audio Dubbing or Audio

Mixing is performed.

AUDIO INSERT Indicator

This indicator is lit when the audio insert editing is performed.

1718Cassette Tray

The audio track cannot be selected during the

playback of a tape recorded in the 16bit audio mode.

When INPUT SELECT is set to DV IN and a 12bit

audio mode input signal is being received, the audio track can be selected by STEREO SELECT at any time.

24 REC

To start recording.

25 AUDIO REC LEVEL

To adjust the audio recording level to peak at +4 dB on the recording level indicator.

When INPUT SELECT is set to DV IN the audio

recording level cannot be adjusted.

S-VIDEO IN (AV2)

To connect the S-Video cable to a movie camera or to another VCR that has an S-Video output socket.

If an S-Video cable is connected, other video input

(AV2) is automatically switched off.

Indicators for AUDIO MONITOR

The audio track selected by (This applies only to a tape recorded in the 12 bit audio mode.)

MIXING EDIT

For Mixing Editing.

INPUT SELECT

To select the A1, A2 or DV IN external recording source.

SP/LP

To select the desired tape speed for recording.

AUDIO OUT

To select the desired sound mode. When this button is pressed, the audio output mode changes as follows.

Stereo

The Left(L) and Right(R) Indicators shown which sound

mode is selected in the following way. Stereo: Left: Right:

STEREO SELECT

To select the audio track (STEREO1 audio and/or

STEREO2 audio) on a tape which was recorded in the 12bit audio mode. During playback, each time the button is pressed, the sound changes as follows:

The L Indicator appears. The R Indicator appears.

STEREO1

Left

Both the L and R Indicators appear.

STEREO2

STEREO SELECT

Right

STEREO1 STEREO2

(MIX)

lights.

27 VIDEO IN (AV2)

To connect the video cable to a movie camera or to another VCR.

AUDIO IN (AV2)

To connect the audio cable to a movie camera or to another VCR.

EDITING CONTROLLER Socket

When using the editing controller separate from the main

unit, remove the modular cap and then connect the editing controller cable.

DV IN/OUT Indicators

DV IN:

DV OUT:

Display

Indicators for AUDIO DATA

Displays the audio data that is to be recorded, or the audio data on a tape that has already been recorded.

The audio recording mode can be set in the SET UP

MENU. 12bit-STEREO1 : To play back a tape that is recorded in

12bit-STERE02: To play back a STEREO2 audio tape

16bit :

This indicator is lit when INPUT SELECT is set to “DV IN”. This indicator is lit when a playback operation is performed using this VCR or when INPUT

SELECT

is set to other than “DV IN”.

12bit audio mode. recorded in the 12bit audio mode.

To play back a tape that is recorded in

16bit audio mode.

33 AUDIO MIX Level

During the Audio Mixing function:

To adjust the volume of the original audio

(STEREO1). During playback of a tape recorded in the 12bit audio mode:

To adjust the mix balance between the

STEREO1 and STEREO2 audio.

34 MIC

To connect to a microphone for recording. Once connected, this socket has priority.

35 PHONES

To connect stereo headphones.

36 PHONES LEVEL

For adjusting the volume level of connected stereo headphones.

REAR

37 AC IN~

To connect to the main power supply.

38 VIDEO IN (INPUT1)

To connect the video cable (BNC) to a movie camera or to another VCR.

39 S-VIDEO IN (INPUT1)

To connect the S-Video cable to a movie camera or to

another VCR that has an S-Video output socket.

If an S-Video cable is connected, other video input (INPUT1) is automatically switched off.

40 S-VIDEO OUT (OUTPUT1/2)

To connect the S-Video cable to a monitor or another VCR that has an S-Video input socket.

41 VIDEO OUT (OUTPUT1/2)

To connect the video cable (BNC) to a monitor or to another VCR.

42 AUDIO IN (INPUT1)

To connect the audio cable to a movie camera or to another VCR.

43 AUDIO OUT (OUTPUT1/2)

To connect the audio cable to a stereo audio system.

Infra-red Remote Controller

To make the On Screen Display Main menu appear on the monitor screen.

To make selections from the On Screen Display.

To confirm the selection, or to store.

The Left(L) and Right(R) Indicators shown which sound mode is selected in the following way. Stereo: Left: Right:

STEREO SELECT

To select the audio track (STEREO1 audio and/or STEREO2 audio) on a tape which was recorded in the

12bit audio mode. During playback, each time the button

is pressed, the sound changes as follows:

The audio track cannot be selected during the playback of a tape recorded in the 16bit audio mode. When INPUT SELECT is set to DV IN and a 12bit audio mode input signal is being received, the audio track can be selected by STEREO SELECT at any time.

VCR1/2/3

While holding down

buttons to select the remote control

VCR1 :

VCR2:

VCR3:

When the VCR’s remote control mode has been

switched, select the same remote control mode on the editing controller as well.

POWER

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still connected to the mains.

8OKREC

To start recording.

Press both buttons at the same time.

Both the L and R Indicators appear. The L Indicator appears. The R Indicator appears.

STEREO1

STEREO2

POWER

Set this position on both the VCR and remote controller for normal use with one VCR. Set this position when using two Panasonic VCRs. Set this position when using three

Panasonic VCRs.

STEREO1 STEREO2

(MIX)

press one of these

mode.

AUDIO OUT

To select the desired sound mode. When this button is pressed, the audio output mode changes as follows.

Stereo

Left

Right

SP/LP

To select the desired tape speed for recording.

10 INPUT SELECT

To select the Al, A2 or DV IN external recording source.

(PLAY)

To start playback.

is lit during playback.

(REW)

In the stop mode: To rewind the tape. In the playback mode: In the rewind mode:

To search backward for a scene, To view the video.

is lit during rewind.

15 PAUSE/SLOW

16 DISPLAY

17 RESET

(FF)

In the stop mode: In the playback mode: In the fast forward mode: To view the video.

(STOP)

To stop playback or recording.

During playback:

When pressed once: Still picture. When pressed for 2 seconds or more:

During recording:

To change the VCR display indication as follows:

Clock

The time code frame values are not displayed on the main unit’s VCR display.

To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to “0:00.00”.

The tape counter is automatically reset to “0:00.00” when a video cassette is inserted.

It is not possible to reset the Time code to

“0h00m00s00f” using RESET.

Time Code

To fast forward the tape. To search forward for a scene.

is lit during fast forward.

is lit.

Slow playback. is lit. To pause recording.

Remaining Tape Time

Counter

18 ZERO STOP

For the zero stop function.

19 Infra-red Transmitter

Editing Controller

SET UP

To make the SET UP screen appear on the monitor screen. When the SET UP screen is displayed, use this button to return to the previous screen.

To make selections from the SET UP or EDIT MENU screen. (When the SET UP or EDIT MENU screen is displayed.)

EXIT

To exit the SET UP or EDIT MENU screen.

EDIT MENU

To make the EDIT MENU screen appear on the monitor screen, and to return to the previous screen. This button

is also used to stop editing functions using the EDIT

MENU screen.

DISPLAY

To change the VCR display indication as follows:

Clock

The time code frame values are not displayed on the main unit’s VCR display.

DATE-OFF/ON, DATE-SELECT

When pictures are recorded using this VCR or a

Panasonic Digital Video Camera, the date and time of

the recording are automatically recorded onto the tape’s

sub code track. This button is used to select the information to be displayed on the On Screen Display.

DATE-OFF/ON:

DATE-SELECT:

(CURSOR)

Time

Code

To make the Date/Time indication appear on the

monitor screen.

To change the indication to be displayed on the

monitor screen as follows:

Remaining Tape Time

Counter

MARK IN

To set edit start points for Program Editing.

MARK OUT

To set edit end points for Program Editing.

REC

To start recording.

(REW)

In the stop mode: In the playback mode: To search backward for a scene. In the rewind mode:

(STOP)

To stop playback or recording.

(PLAY)

To start playback.

14 PAUSE/SLOW

15 Jog Dial/Shuttle Ring

(FF)

In the stop mode:

In the playback mode:

In the fast forward mode: To view the video.

During playback:

When pressed once: Still picture. When pressed for 2 seconds or more:

During recording:

Jog Dial (inner dial):

Operate after pressing JOG/SHUTTLE to switch to the Jog/shuttle mode. To locate any desired field with utmost precision.

Shuttle Ring (outer ring):

Operate after pressing JOG/SHUTTLE to switch to the Jog/shuttle mode. To adjust playback speed backward or forward.

To rewind the tape.

To view the video.

is lit during rewind.

is lit during playback.

To fast forward the tape. To search forward for a scene.

is lit during fast forward.

is lit.

Slow playback.

To pause recording.

is lit.

Date

Time

Date

Time

Infra-red Transmitter

To start Manual editing and to store the selection on the

SET UP or EDIT MENU screen.

VIDEO INSERT

For the Video Insert function and the AV Insert function.

AUDIO INSERT

For the Audio Insert function and the AV Insert function.

AUDIO DUB

For the Audio Dubbing function or the Audio Mixing

function.

JOG/SHUTTLE

To switch to the Jog/Shuttle mode. When the button is

pressed, it lights and the VCR enters the Jog/Shuttle mode. In the stop mode: Still picture (Jog/Shuttle mode). During playback: Still picture (Jog/Shuttle mode).

INPUT SELECT

To select the A1, A2 or DV IN external recording source.

RESET

To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to “0:00.00”.

The tape counter is automatically reset to “0:00.00”. when a video cassette is inserted.

It is not possible to reset the Time code to

“0h00m00s00f” using RESET.

24 ZERO STOP

For the zero stop function.

26 SEARCH SELECT

To search for a recorded program using the index/

photoshot index search.

27 RECORDER

To operate the recording VCR.

28 INDEX/PHOTO

For the index/photoshot index search function.

29 STEREO SELECT

To select the audio track (STEREO1 audio and/or STEREO2 audio) on a tape which was recorded in the 12bit audio mode. During playback, each time the button is pressed, the sound changes as follows:

STEREO1

The audio track cannot be selected during the playback of a tape recorded in the 16bit audio mode. When INPUT SELECT is set to DV IN, the audio track can be selected by STEREO SELECT at any time: it does not have to be during playback.

30 VCR1/2/3

To select the remote control mode. The selected mode appears on the remote controller display. VCR1 :

VCR2:

VCR3:

STEREO2

Set this position on both the VCR and remote controller for normal use with one VCR. Set this position when using two Panasonic VCRs. Set this position when using three Panasonic VCRs.

STEREO1 STEREO2

(MIX)

25 PLAYER

To operate the playback unit.

Note:

While in the editing mode the VCR’s Time code or tape

counter display cannot be changed.

Remote Controller

Editing Controller

Setup

Installing the Batteries

To remove the cover, slide it in the direction of the arrow while pressing down.

Load the batteries with their polarity

correctly.

and

aligned

Set Up

Installing the Batteries

1 To remove the cover, slide it in the direction of the arrow

while pressing down.

Load the batteries with their polarity correctly.

and

aligned

Slide the cover back on.

Power Source for the Remote Controller

The remote controller is powered by 2 AA, UM3 or R6 size batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year, although this depends on the frequency of use.

Precautions for Battery Replacement

Load the new batteries with their polarity aligned correctly. Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an internal shortcircuit may occur. If you do not intend to use the remote controller for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place. Remove spent batteries immediately and dispose of them. Do not use an old and a new battery together, and never use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

and

Slide the cover back on.

Power Source for the Editing Controller

The editing controller is powered by 2 AA, UM3 or R6 size

batteries. The life of the batteries is about one year, although

this depends on the frequency of use.

Precautions for Battery Replacement

Load the new batteries with their polarity aligned correctly. Do not apply heat to the batteries, or an internal shortcircuit may occur. If you do not intend to use the editing controller for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place. Remove spent batteries immediately and dispose of them. Do not use an old and a new battery together, and never use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

and

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 main unit’s front panel, remove the editing controller with both hands.

When connecting the editing controller to the video unit using the editing controller cable 1

Remove the cover over the controller socket on the rear panel of the editing controller, and insert the plug at one end of the editing controller cable into this socket until it clicks into position.

Remove the modular cap over the unit’s controller socket, and insert the plug at the other end of the editing controller cable into this socket until it clicks into position.

How to attach the editing controller

Push down on the editing controller until the areas around the left and right buttons on the unit’s front panel click into position.

When using the editing controller as a remote controller

As a remote controller, the editing controller can be

operated at a distance up to about 3 m in front and up to an angle of up to about 30 degrees to the left or right of centre. (This range changes in accordance with the ambient brightness.)

Note:

When the VCR’s remote control mode has been switched, switch the remote control mode on the editing controller as well.

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 Cassette

1 Press OPEN/CLOSE.

The front panel opens.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE again.

The cassette tray is extended.

Align the cassette with the cassette guide and place it on the tray while ensuring that the side of the cassette with the tape exposed is facing up and the label side is turned toward you.

4 Press OPEN/CLOSE.

The cassette tray is retracted inside the video unit.

Playback

Operations

Insert a recorded cassette tape (page 13).

Press

Tap

Press to normal playback.

Tap

Press to normal playback.

Press PAUSE/SLOW to view a still picture.

Press

to continue normal playback.

Display Symbols

(PLAY) to start playback.

(FF) to search forward.

(PLAY) to change back

(REW) to search backward.

(PLAY) to change back

(PLAY) or PAUSE/SLOW

Note:

If you keep operation returns to normal playback when the button is released.

(FF) or

(REW) pressed in step 3 or 4, search playback is activated while the button is pressed, and

Keep PAUSE/SLOW pressed for 2

seconds or more to view a slow motion picture.

Press

playback.

Press

(PLAY) to continue normal

(STOP) to stop the picture.

Other Playback Functions

To Change the Playback Speed

Press

JOG/SHUTTLE

The button on the editing controller is lit.

2 Rotate Shuttle Ring.

Backward

on the editing controller.

Forward

To View the Video During Fast Forward or Rewind

Keep Keep

(FF) pressed during fast forward.

(REW) pressed during rewind.

To Locate the Desired Picture Exactly

Press

JOG/SHUTTLE

The button on the editing controller is lit.

2 Turn Jog dial.

Backward

on the editing controller.

Forward

To Return to a Specified Scene

After playback, press

The tape will be rewound or fast forwarded to 0:00.00 approximately.

During Time code display, this function will not work.

ZERO STOP

in the stop mode.

Automatic Playback

When a cassette with the opened record prevention tab is inserted, the VCR starts playback automatically.

VCR-off Playback

When the VCR is off, an inserted cassette can be played back by pressing

(PLAY).

Automatic Rewinding

When the tape reaches the end during recording or

playback, it will automatically be rewound to the beginning.

Note:

Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically canceled

after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5 minutes.

Manual Recording

Operations

Insert a video cassette with the closed record prevention tab (page 13).

If it has already been inserted, press POWER (POWER

the VCR on.

Press INPUT SELECT on this unit so that A1, A2 or DV IN.

Press REC to start recording.

Press

Display Symbols

)

to turn

(STOP) to stop recording.

To Select the Desired Tape Speed

Press

SP/LP

before recording.

To Pause Recording

Press

PAUSE/SLOW

Press again to continue recording.

during recording.

To Select the Desired Audio Mode

Perform the procedure below using the editing controller.

Press

SET UP.

select , select

Audio Mode

12bit

2 Using 3 Using

For details, see Initial Settings for Editing on page 30.

Note:

A long-Mini DV cassette (SP/80 min., LP/120 min.) that was recorded by this VCR cannot be played back or recorded by a

DVCPRO or DVCPRO 50 format VCR.

and press

16bit,

OK.

then press

OK.

Search Functions

Index Search System

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.

Press 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/PHOTO

After finding the specific recorded segment, playback starts automatically.

To stop the operation at any time

Press

Recording Index Signals

Index signals are recorded in the following cases.

(STOP).

For the reverse direction, press Up to 20 index signals can be searched for in either direction. When the opposite INDEX/PHOTO is pressed, the number shall be decreased until 1 is reached. The figure on the display is reduced by 1 each time an index signal is located. The INDEX search function can only work correctly if the index signals are spaced at least 5 minutes apart. Repeat the procedure if the index signal for the specified number is not found.

When a recording is started by pressing REC. When REC on the remote controller or the editing controller is pressed during recording.

twice.

Display Symbols

INDEX/PHOTO

Photoshot Index Search

System

Photo shot index signals are automatically recorded when a Panasonic Digital Video Camera is used for Photo shot Mode. Photo shot images are searched using these signals, and when such an image is located, the image is played back as a still picture.

For example:

Searching for the 2nd photo shot image in the forward direction.

Press SEARCH SELECT so that “PHOTO S - -” appears on the VCR display.

2 Press INDEX/PHOTO

After finding the specific image, playback starts automatically.

To stop the operation at any time

Press

(STOP).

For the reverse direction, press Any of up to 20 images ahead on the tape can be designated. When the opposite number shall be decreased until 1 is reached. It may not be possible to search for a particular image properly if photo shot images have been recorded continuously. At every press of the corresponding button, the tape is fast-forwarded or rewound to the next still picture recorded in the Photoshot Mode. After reaching the next still picture, the still picture is played back continually together with the sound (only for approx. 4 seconds).

INDEX/PHOTO

twice.

Display Symbols

INDEX/PHOTO

is pressed, the

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.

Set Time and Date.

Press

On Screen Display

to return to the previous item.

Press

to confirm.

Press MENU to exit the On Screen Display.

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.

Preparations

Confirm that the monitor is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. Turn on the VCR and monitor.

OSD Mode

Press

MENU,

and then select

OPTION SETUP1.

On Screen Display

To use the On Screen Display:

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:

Left: Right:

Present time/Time code/Remaining tape time/

Tape counter/lndex/Photoshot Index Search

Present date and time

Time code

Remaining tape time

Tape counter

Index/Photoshot index Search

Both the AUDIO L and R Indicators

appear. The AUDIO L Indicator appears. The AUDIO R Indicator appears.

JUN 11 19:22 0h09m46s00f REMAIN 1:16

- 1:35.47 S 02

2 Select OSD MODE.

Select

AUTO:

ON:

OFF:

Press

AUTO, ON

The On Screen Display will appear on the monitor screen for a few seconds when you operate the VCR. The On Screen Display will always appear on the monitor screen when you perform the VCR. The On Screen Display will not appear.

twice to exit the On Screen Display.

OFF.

Tape running display

Stop Playback/Reverse Playback Still Playback Fast Forward/Rewind Cue/Review Slow/Reverse Slow Playback Recording/Recording Pause Video Insert/Insert Pause Audio Insert/Insert Pause AV Insert/Insert Pause Audio Dubbing/Dubbing Pause

External Input Indicator

Tape speed Indicator

Index/Photoshot Index Search Indicator

Notes:

When the item Display will not appear.

“COLOR MODE”

When Display will not appear. On Screen Display is not displayed when the SET UP or EDIT MENU screen is displayed.

“OSD MODE”

is set to

PLAY /PLAY

STILL

/REW

CUE

VID INS /VlD INS

AUD INS /AUD INS

A/V INS /A/V INS A.DUB

OFF,

the On Screen

/REV

SLOW

REC

/REC

/A.DUB

the On Screen

Power Save Mode

Press

MENU,

Select

POWER SAVE MODE.

Select

OFF, 2H

OFF: 2H:

6H:

and then select

6H.

This setting does not conserve power when the VCR is off. The VCR turns off automatically if no operation is

performed for approximately two hours.

The VCR turns off automatically if no operation is

performed for approximately six hours.

OPTION SETUP1.

On Screen Display

Wide Mode

Press

MENU,

2 Select WIDE MODE.

Select

OFF

OFF: S1:

Press

and then select

S1.

When the S-Video input socket on the monitor that is connected is an S-Video socket. When the S-Video input socket on the monitor that is connected is an S1 -Video socket. (If a wide mode video signal is sent to the monitor, the monitor screen size will automatically switch to wide mode.)

twice to exit the On Screen Display.

OPTION SETUP1.

Press

twice to exit the On Screen Display.

To Set the Remote mode

Press

MENU,

2 Select REMOTE MODE.

Select

VCR1, VCR2

This allows the remote controller to be set for operating VCR1, VCR2 or VCRS.

When changing the remote control mode, press

VCR1 ,VCR2

to change the remote control mode of the remote

controller. If this is not done, it will not be possible to operate the VCR using the remote controller.

and then select

VCR3.

VCR3

while holding down

OPTION SETUP1.

POWER

Press MENU twice to exit the On Screen Display.

3D Y/C Mode

Press

MENU,

and then select

OPTION SETUPS.

To Set the Color Mode

Press

MENU,

and then select

OPTION SETUP2.

2 Select 3D Y/C MODE.

Select

OFF

ON.

OFF: To reduce ghosting that occurs when playing

back or recording a fast-moving video.

ON:

To record with high quality.

Press MENU twice to exit the On Screen Display.

3D NR Mode

Press

MENU,

and then select

OPTION SETUP2.

2 Select COLOR MODE.

Select

OFF

ON.

OFF:

When performing recording and playback in black-and-white. When performing recording and playback in color.

ON:

Press MENU twice to exit the On Screen Display.

Initial Setting

If you want to return the VCR to the factory-preset condition, follow the procedure below.

Press

MENU,

and then select

OPTION INITIAL.

Select

3D NR MODE.

Select

OFF, LEVEL1

OFF: LEVEL1 :

LEVEL2:

Press MENU twice to exit the On Screen Display.

LEVEL2.

To use this VCR as the playback unit

during editing.

To get better picture quality during

playback.

When there is a lot of picture noise on the

screen.

The message bottom of the screen.

Press

“INITIAL COMPLETED.”

to exit the On Screen Display.

appears at the

Editing Functions

Using this VCR, 4 types of

One-Touch-Edit,

3 types of Manual Editing and 3 types of Program Editing can be selected. In Program Editing, after setting the edit start/end point, editing can be performed automatically. Edit programs can be set up to 10 scenes for each editing function (40 scenes for Assemble editing).

Copying

Allows the re-recording (copying) of the picture and sound from one tape onto another tape.

Playback Unit

Subcode

Picture

One-Touch-Edit

Assemble Editing (page 36)

Insert Editing (Video, Audio, AV) Audio Dubbing (page 38) Audio Mixing (page 40)

Manual Editing

Copying

(page 42)

Insert Editing (Video, Audio, AV)

Audio Dubbing

(page 46)

Program Editing

Assemble Editing (page 48)

Insert Editing (Video, Audio, AV)

Audio Dubbing

(page 56)

Recording Unit

Subcode

Picture

(page 38)

(page 44)

(page 52)

Sound(STEREO1) Sound(STEREO2)

Video Insert

Allows the partial replacement of the picture on a recorded tape. Sound is left in its original state.

Audio Insert

Allows the partial replacement of sound on a recorded tape. Picture is left in its original state.

AV Insert

Allows the partial replacement of the picture and sound on a

recorded tape.

Pictures from the Playback Unit

Recording VCR

Subcode

Picture

Sound(STEREO1) Sound(STEREO2)

Performing the Copying operation on a tape that was recorded in 12bit audio mode.

Edited Tape

Subcode

Picture

Sound(STEREO1) Sound(STEREO2)

Sounds from the Playback Unit

Sound(STEREO1) Sound(STEREO2)

Performing the AV Insert editing operation on a tape

that was recorded in 12bit audio mode.

Audio Dubbing

Allows the addition of the new sound on the STEREO2 track

of a recorded tape. The original sound is left on the STEREO1 track.

Recording VCR

Subcode

Picture

Sound(STEREO1) Sound(STEREO2)

Sounds from the Playback Unit

Audio Mixing

Allows the mixing of the the original sound on the STEREO1 track with the new sound from the external recording source and recording the mixed sound on the STEREO2 track of a recorded tape. The original sound is left on the STEREO1 track.

Recording VCR

STEREO1

Sound

STEREO2

Edited Tape

Subcode

Picture

Sound(STEREO1) Sound(STEREO2)

Performing the Audio Dubbing operation on a tape that was recorded in 12bit audio mode.

Edited Tape

STEREO1 STEREO2

Sound from the external recording source

Assemble Editing

Allows the required scenes (picture and sound) to be picked

up from a recorded tape and recorded in any desired order onto another tape.

Playback Unit

Edit Programmes

Subcode

Picture

Sound(STEREO1) Sound(STEREO2)

Subcode

Picture

Sound(STEREO1) Sound(STEREO2)

Edited Tape

Performing the Program Assemble editing operation on a tape that was recorded in 12bit audio mode.

+ 53 hidden pages

Panasonic AG-DV2000P User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Control and Connection Sockets

Infra-red Remote Controller

Editing Controller

Connections

Inserting the Cassette

Playback

Other Playback Functions

Manual Recording

Search Functions

Index Search System

Setting the Clock of Your VCR

Settings Using On Screen Display

Editing Functions