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Debuting at NAB 2003, Panasonic’s AG-DV2500 DV PROLINE series is a studio or portable VTR, especially suitable for demanding IEEE-1394 based non-linear editing applications.
The new model offers exceptional playback compatibility with 1/4" tape based DV compression video formats, and can even operate in both NTSC and PAL television standards.
Weighing just 5.1 pounds, the AG-DV2500 can either be AC or DC powered, and records on Mini-DV cassettes (as used by Panasonic’s 24-frame DV Cinema AG-DVX100) or full sized DV cassettes (as used by Panasonic’s AG-DVC200), without the need for an adaptor. In full size DV, the maximum recording time is 276 minutes (4-1/2 hours) on a single cassette, making this format an ideal choice for high quality digital news or documentary archiving.
Recordings made in DVCAM format can also be played back on the AG-DV2500.
Excelling in the IEEE-1394 based NLE environment as a high-performance feeder, the AG-DV2500 offers digital component video quality and lossless dubbing of native video and audio signals with both Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows-based editing applications. A multi-event controller can also be used with the AG-DV2500 utilizing its RS-422A terminal, facilitating its use as a remotely controllable source deck.
Additional features include:
Front-panel audio level indicators
Search up to 9X normal speed; time/date generator
On-screen menu
Variable speed playback normal speed and audio dubbing.
The VTR is equipped with analog AV in/out, S-Video in/out, and a microphone terminal for narration.
The AG-DV2500 offers a superb audio quality 16-bit digital sound system (supporting locked audio) that rivals the quality of CDs. Users can select between PCM audio of 48kHZ/16 bits (2 channels) and 32kHz/12 bits (4 channels) depending on their audio requirements.
The AG-DV2500 is equipped with a multi-functional wireless remote control. The VTR has Index Search and Blank Search, which can quickly locate index signals recorded onto the tape and blank portions of the tape.
The AG-DV2500’s dimensions are 6-7/8” W x 2-11/16” H x 10-1/4” D and can be mounted horizontally or vertically. A vertical stand is included.
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