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... stand, it can be used for indexed signal recorded positions or unrecorded parts. ● Can be placed in an upright position With the use of a switch. ● Wireless remote control It can be controlled with the provided wireless remote controller. ● Support for RS-422A interface It can be used as a player for an editing system that uses the RS-422A-compatible editing remote controller AG-A850. ● Recording/playback of time codes ● Audio-dubbing (after-recording) function Audio...
... stand, it can be used for indexed signal recorded positions or unrecorded parts. ● Can be placed in an upright position With the use of a switch. ● Wireless remote control It can be controlled with the provided wireless remote controller. ● Support for RS-422A interface It can be used as a player for an editing system that uses the RS-422A-compatible editing remote controller AG-A850. ● Recording/playback of time codes ● Audio-dubbing (after-recording) function Audio...
Dv Recorder
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... in an upright position .......... 61 Warning display 62 Troubleshooting 64 Checking the hour meter 65 Specification 66 Supplement 67 PREPARATION Provided wireless remote controller 24 Power 26 Selecting the NTSC/PAL signal system ....... 28 Loading/ejecting cassettes 29 Setting/displaying date and time 30 RECORDING Connection and setting 33 Setting time codes 35 Recording method 37 Series recording function 38 Audio dubbing 39 PLAYBACK Connection/setting 41 Basic playback method 43 Special playback function 44 Locate function 46 Selecting playback audio output 47 E-5
... in an upright position .......... 61 Warning display 62 Troubleshooting 64 Checking the hour meter 65 Specification 66 Supplement 67 PREPARATION Provided wireless remote controller 24 Power 26 Selecting the NTSC/PAL signal system ....... 28 Loading/ejecting cassettes 29 Setting/displaying date and time 30 RECORDING Connection and setting 33 Setting time codes 35 Recording method 37 Series recording function 38 Audio dubbing 39 PLAYBACK Connection/setting 41 Basic playback method 43 Special playback function 44 Locate function 46 Selecting playback audio output 47 E-5
Dv Recorder
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... of the AUDIO/VIDEO menu to turn on CH3 and CH4 channels. ● During audio dubbing, the A. Front panel - 2 1 POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP 43 1 [POWER] Power button/LED ● Press this switch will still be used for audio dubbing (after-recording). DUB] Audio dubbing button/LED ● Press this switch. DUB LED lights up as follows. Sound produced...
... of the AUDIO/VIDEO menu to turn on CH3 and CH4 channels. ● During audio dubbing, the A. Front panel - 2 1 POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP 43 1 [POWER] Power button/LED ● Press this switch will still be used for audio dubbing (after-recording). DUB] Audio dubbing button/LED ● Press this switch. DUB LED lights up as follows. Sound produced...
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... recorded. Memo ● When 9 PIN is displayed, pressing this button will be selected from the LOCAL FUNCTION item of the RS-422A compatible editing remote controller or the provided wireless remote controller. POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP 7 6 5 5 [REMOTE] Remote select switch Use this switch to select the remote controller type. 9 PIN : Select this to use this unit as a player...
... recorded. Memo ● When 9 PIN is displayed, pressing this button will be selected from the LOCAL FUNCTION item of the RS-422A compatible editing remote controller or the provided wireless remote controller. POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP 7 6 5 5 [REMOTE] Remote select switch Use this switch to select the remote controller type. 9 PIN : Select this to use this unit as a player...
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... FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS - Front panel - (continued) 8 9 POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP 0 ! # @ 8 [REC] Record button/LED ● Hold down . If the DV TC DUP. When recording is paused or when the unit is in the STILL mode, the LED lights up green. ● When recording is paused, press this button...
... FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS - Front panel - (continued) 8 9 POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP 0 ! # @ 8 [REC] Record button/LED ● Hold down . If the DV TC DUP. When recording is paused or when the unit is in the STILL mode, the LED lights up green. ● When recording is paused, press this button...
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% $^ POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP $ Indicator DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH : When a cassette is loaded, the LED lights up green. (Likewise when the unit is in the POWER OFF state.) When a cassette is being loaded or ejected, the LED blinks. : When the unit plays back a tape recorded in the DVCAM format, the...
% $^ POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP $ Indicator DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH : When a cassette is loaded, the LED lights up green. (Likewise when the unit is in the POWER OFF state.) When a cassette is being loaded or ejected, the LED blinks. : When the unit plays back a tape recorded in the DVCAM format, the...
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... or PLAY mode when the power is supplied to the RS-422Acompatible editing remote controller (AG-A850). Rear panel - To control this unit with this unit as the signal system. Use it up . NTSC : Use this switch to "9 PIN". 2 [NTSC/PAL] NTSC/PAL signal se- The PAL indicator on the front panel lights up as follows: ● Set the REMOTE switch on the front panel to select NTSC or PAL as a player. E-14 DV IN/OUT AUDIO CH 1/3 CH 2/4 VIDEO I N LINE O U T S -VIDEO 9PIN REMOTE...
... or PLAY mode when the power is supplied to the RS-422Acompatible editing remote controller (AG-A850). Rear panel - To control this unit with this unit as the signal system. Use it up . NTSC : Use this switch to "9 PIN". 2 [NTSC/PAL] NTSC/PAL signal se- The PAL indicator on the front panel lights up as follows: ● Set the REMOTE switch on the front panel to select NTSC or PAL as a player. E-14 DV IN/OUT AUDIO CH 1/3 CH 2/4 VIDEO I N LINE O U T S -VIDEO 9PIN REMOTE...
Dv Recorder
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... front panel to "LINE". 7 [S-VIDEO OUT] S-VIDEO output termi- nal (4P) This is the input terminal for YC separate video signals. ● To input video signals from this terminal are output regard- When tapes recorded with Wide discriminating signals are played, ID signals for digital signals of date, time or opera- tion modes (Status screen) By pressing the DISPLAY button on the wireless remote controller or by setting the DISPLAY item in the 32K mode can be recorded. 0 [AUDIO OUT] Audio output terminal...
... front panel to "LINE". 7 [S-VIDEO OUT] S-VIDEO output termi- nal (4P) This is the input terminal for YC separate video signals. ● To input video signals from this terminal are output regard- When tapes recorded with Wide discriminating signals are played, ID signals for digital signals of date, time or opera- tion modes (Status screen) By pressing the DISPLAY button on the wireless remote controller or by setting the DISPLAY item in the 32K mode can be recorded. 0 [AUDIO OUT] Audio output terminal...
Dv Recorder
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... an operation error has occurred or when the unit is dirty. LP TAPE! The user attempts to the POWER OFF mode. E-22 The video head is in the LP mode. Alarm display - Ⅵ Alarm display : Alarm messages are displayed when the DISPLAY mode is low. When the unit enters the STOP mode or the cassette is set to be ejected. Contents Data tapes for operation. Displayed irrespective of the DISPLAY mode setting. The cassette will...
... an operation error has occurred or when the unit is dirty. LP TAPE! The user attempts to the POWER OFF mode. E-22 The video head is in the LP mode. Alarm display - Ⅵ Alarm display : Alarm messages are displayed when the DISPLAY mode is low. When the unit enters the STOP mode or the cassette is set to be ejected. Contents Data tapes for operation. Displayed irrespective of the DISPLAY mode setting. The cassette will...
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... menu is set to "POWER ON" or "PLAY", the POWER indicator will light up green. (POWER ON mode) If it is low, the "LOW VOLTAGE" alarm mes- WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD - DV IN/OUT AUDIO CH 1/3 CH 2/4 VIDEO I N LINE O U T S -VIDEO 9PIN REMOTE DC 12V AUX NTSC PAL DC IN terminal Screw Clamp Provided AC adapter AC Provided AC mains cable DC cord POWER indicator POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS...
... menu is set to "POWER ON" or "PLAY", the POWER indicator will light up green. (POWER ON mode) If it is low, the "LOW VOLTAGE" alarm mes- WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD - DV IN/OUT AUDIO CH 1/3 CH 2/4 VIDEO I N LINE O U T S -VIDEO 9PIN REMOTE DC 12V AUX NTSC PAL DC IN terminal Screw Clamp Provided AC adapter AC Provided AC mains cable DC cord POWER indicator POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS...
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... mode, the NTSC/PAL switch setting will then light up, according to the signal system of the NTSC/PAL switch setting. • This unit is not possible. E-28 PREPARATION - POWER button POWER NTSC indicator PAL indicator A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO REC PLAY REW STOP NTSC/PAL switch OCK HAZARD - This unit supports both NTSC & PAL signal systems is played, the video, audio or time code may not operate correctly in some instances. Selecting the NTSC/PAL signal...
... mode, the NTSC/PAL switch setting will then light up, according to the signal system of the NTSC/PAL switch setting. • This unit is not possible. E-28 PREPARATION - POWER button POWER NTSC indicator PAL indicator A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO REC PLAY REW STOP NTSC/PAL switch OCK HAZARD - This unit supports both NTSC & PAL signal systems is played, the video, audio or time code may not operate correctly in some instances. Selecting the NTSC/PAL signal...
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... cassette. • Set the rear slide. Load the cassette. EJECT button Set the tape, window face up, and push the cassette in slowly until it with the wireless remote controller. EJECT When a cassette is being erased accidentally. • Check that the cassette indicator on the unit. ¥ Ejection begins. Ejecting the cassette 1. PREPARATION - Guide POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500...
... cassette. • Set the rear slide. Load the cassette. EJECT button Set the tape, window face up, and push the cassette in slowly until it with the wireless remote controller. EJECT When a cassette is being erased accidentally. • Check that the cassette indicator on the unit. ¥ Ejection begins. Ejecting the cassette 1. PREPARATION - Guide POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500...
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...button. button DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP EJECT button PAUSE/FF button SET button button PLAY/STOP button Top MENU - - -MENU- - - Remote controller 1 Press the ᮡ or ᮢ button and bring the cursor to the menu setting. D I MENU SEARCH+ AUDIO MUTING SET SEARCH- Displaying the top MENU. Setting/displaying date and time - button MENU button DISPLAY VCR POWER STILL BARS MODE BLANK /I SPLAY SET . . During tape recording, the time and date data is loaded. 2. OUT SEL. FACTORY...
...button. button DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP EJECT button PAUSE/FF button SET button button PLAY/STOP button Top MENU - - -MENU- - - Remote controller 1 Press the ᮡ or ᮢ button and bring the cursor to the menu setting. D I MENU SEARCH+ AUDIO MUTING SET SEARCH- Displaying the top MENU. Setting/displaying date and time - button MENU button DISPLAY VCR POWER STILL BARS MODE BLANK /I SPLAY SET . . During tape recording, the time and date data is loaded. 2. OUT SEL. FACTORY...
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... Playback : The date/time recorded on setup method: ☞ Page 52) Top MENU - - -MENU- - - To set whether to ON or AUTO. T I ME CODE V T R MODE TAPE REMA I N T I ME / DATE AUD I O I ME CODE . . Memo • RECORDING or STOP mode : Data in the built-in clock is displayed on the DISPLAY menu. Ⅵ TIME DATE OFF : Does not display date or time. REMOT E . . D I SPLAY COUNTER POS I DEO . . TIME : Displays time only. DATE + TM : Displays both the time and date. 3. CLOCK AD J UST . . play...
... Playback : The date/time recorded on setup method: ☞ Page 52) Top MENU - - -MENU- - - To set whether to ON or AUTO. T I ME CODE V T R MODE TAPE REMA I N T I ME / DATE AUD I O I ME CODE . . Memo • RECORDING or STOP mode : Data in the built-in clock is displayed on the DISPLAY menu. Ⅵ TIME DATE OFF : Does not display date or time. REMOT E . . D I SPLAY COUNTER POS I DEO . . TIME : Displays time only. DATE + TM : Displays both the time and date. 3. CLOCK AD J UST . . play...
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... signal AUDIO CH 1/3 CH 2/4 VIDEO I N LINE O U T S -VIDEO 9PIN REMOTE Recorder DC 12V AUX NTSC PAL Monitor Memo • When signals are input, video and sound output may be recorded. • To record the time code data from the DV terminal, the sound recording mode of the recorder is connected to a video device with a DV terminal Images can be used as a recorder. This chapter explains the connection, setting and operation methods required to the chosen cable. NE PAS OUVRIR. Connection and setting - DV IN/OUT Player...
... signal AUDIO CH 1/3 CH 2/4 VIDEO I N LINE O U T S -VIDEO 9PIN REMOTE Recorder DC 12V AUX NTSC PAL Monitor Memo • When signals are input, video and sound output may be recorded. • To record the time code data from the DV terminal, the sound recording mode of the recorder is connected to a video device with a DV terminal Images can be used as a recorder. This chapter explains the connection, setting and operation methods required to the chosen cable. NE PAS OUVRIR. Connection and setting - DV IN/OUT Player...
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Setting NTSC indicator PAL indicator POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP INPUT switch Rear panel NG : SHOCK HAZARD - AUD I O MODE A OUT AT SEARCH AUD I O OUT SE L A UD I N F . DV : Input DV signals. Ⅵ Setting the AUDIO/VIDEO menu (☞ Page 57) • AUDIO MODE Use this menu item to set this setting when performing audio dubbing on the input com posite and Y/C separate signals. Generally, SETUP OFF...
Setting NTSC indicator PAL indicator POWER A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP INPUT switch Rear panel NG : SHOCK HAZARD - AUD I O MODE A OUT AT SEARCH AUD I O OUT SE L A UD I N F . DV : Input DV signals. Ⅵ Setting the AUDIO/VIDEO menu (☞ Page 57) • AUDIO MODE Use this menu item to set this setting when performing audio dubbing on the input com posite and Y/C separate signals. Generally, SETUP OFF...
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... of the TIME CODE menu. (NTSC only) Time code is not preset. • It reads the time codes recorded on the power and set the unit to turn on the tape and continues recording time codes from the NDF/DF item of the tape may not be set it with this unit. Time codes are recorded. Preset time codes button PLAY button MENU button button DISPLAY VCR POWER STILL BARS MODE BLANK /I MENU SEARCH+ AUDIO MUTING SET SEARCH- During recording, time codes are preset via either the remote controller or the...
... of the TIME CODE menu. (NTSC only) Time code is not preset. • It reads the time codes recorded on the power and set the unit to turn on the tape and continues recording time codes from the NDF/DF item of the tape may not be set it with this unit. Time codes are recorded. Preset time codes button PLAY button MENU button button DISPLAY VCR POWER STILL BARS MODE BLANK /I MENU SEARCH+ AUDIO MUTING SET SEARCH- During recording, time codes are preset via either the remote controller or the...
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... to the next digit segment. 3 Press the PLAY/STOP button to change the value of the TIME CODE menu to the usual screen. RECORDING Top MENU - - -MENU- - - D I SPLAY SET . . TC CLEAR 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 CANCE L NDF / DF ( NTSC ) DV TC DUP . TC OUT OF FSET PAGE BACK DROP OFF OFF Framing mode (NTSC only) Ⅵ Resetting the time code to zero: 1Select the CLEAR menu item. 2Set the...
... to the next digit segment. 3 Press the PLAY/STOP button to change the value of the TIME CODE menu to the usual screen. RECORDING Top MENU - - -MENU- - - D I SPLAY SET . . TC CLEAR 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 CANCE L NDF / DF ( NTSC ) DV TC DUP . TC OUT OF FSET PAGE BACK DROP OFF OFF Framing mode (NTSC only) Ⅵ Resetting the time code to zero: 1Select the CLEAR menu item. 2Set the...
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... recording. This enables long-hour recording. DV Camcorder DV cable DV terminal Backup unit: the main unit POWER DV terminal A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP INPUT switch Connection Connect the DV terminal of the source unit to record. 2. E-38 While this unit is the mode configured in clock. • If the time code...
... recording. This enables long-hour recording. DV Camcorder DV cable DV terminal Backup unit: the main unit POWER DV terminal A.DUB AG-DV2500 MIC REMOTE OFF INPUT LINE 9PIN WIRELESS DV S-VIDEO DVCAM NTSC PAL REC INH. 1 / 3 CH 2 / 4 AUDIO EJECT REC PLAY MENU PAUSE SET REW FF STOP INPUT switch Connection Connect the DV terminal of the source unit to record. 2. E-38 While this unit is the mode configured in clock. • If the time code...
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... set to "OFF". not work . codes are distorted for This occurs if the signal system of the REMOTE menu is not possible. The wireless remote controller • Is the REMOTE switch on . TION item of the playback tape is pressed. Push the center of the TIME CODE menu set at 9PIN? The operation buttons of the cassette set the REMOTE switch to "WIRELESS"? Please clean it is already loaded. from the NTSC/PAL setting. OTHERS - If so, a cassette...
... set to "OFF". not work . codes are distorted for This occurs if the signal system of the REMOTE menu is not possible. The wireless remote controller • Is the REMOTE switch on . TION item of the playback tape is pressed. Push the center of the TIME CODE menu set at 9PIN? The operation buttons of the cassette set the REMOTE switch to "WIRELESS"? Please clean it is already loaded. from the NTSC/PAL setting. OTHERS - If so, a cassette...
