Thank you for purchasing our Digital Video Cassette Recorder AG-DV2500P.

As this is a DV-format video cassette recorder,

video cassettes with the or logos can be used with it.

DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in DV for- mat.

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 the prior consent of the copyright owner.

Our company shall not guarantee the con- tent of any recording effort should this VTR fail to record normally due to defects, either of the main unit itself or the video cassette tape.

MAIN FEATURES

DV format

High picture and sound quality by digital tech- nology.

Compatible mechanisms for standard/mini DV cassettes

It records on and plays back DV cassettes of the standard and mini size. (SP mode only)

DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in DV for- mat.

A tape recorded with the DVCAM format can be used only for playback for this VTR.

Equipped with composite and S-VIDEO in- put & output terminal devices.

Equipped with DV IN/OUT terminals.(IEEE1394) It can exchange digital signals with IEEE1394 compatible devices.

Dual support for NTSC/PAL

It automatically determines the signal system when playing back or receiving DV signal input. It supports composite or Y/C signal input 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 re- mote controller AG-A850.

Recording/playback of time codes

Audio-dubbing (after-recording) function Audio dubbing at a sampling frequency of 32kHz is allowed on CH3 and CH4 (except during DV input).

Series recording function

By linking with other DV devices, long-duration continuous recording is possible.

Indexed search and blank search function It can search for indexed signal recorded posi- tions or unrecorded parts.

Can be placed in an upright position

With the use of the provided stand, it can be positioned upright.

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