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SECAUCUS, NY (Feb. 14, 2003) – 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 Ľ” 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:
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front-panel audio level indicators;
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search
up to 9X normal speed; time/date generator; on-screen menu;
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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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