Panasonic AG-DV2500 MiniDV/Full-Size DV Proline Video Tape Recorder

by Panasonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 12 x 10 inches ; 5.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002K6RIM
• Item model number: AG-DV2500
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #16 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Professional Video Accessories > VTR Decks
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 9, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The no-nonsense Panasonic AG-DV2500 records, edits, and plays both mini- DV and standard DV cassettes (up to 4.6 hours) while also offering DVCAM playback, making it a versatile solution for virtually any modern digital editing studio. Equipped with an IEEE 1394-compliant four-pin DV terminal, the AG-DV2500 offers a host of functions, including synchronized recording with a DV camera/recorder, uploading to a PC in a nonlinear editing system, and downloading files after editing. Users will particularly dig the DVCAM compatibility, which makes it easy to integrate DVCAM source material within a project without buying or renting expensive equipment. And as with any good editing unit, the AG-DV2500 is also versatile from an audio perspective, with two-channel (16-bit, 48 kHz sampling) and four-channel (12-bit, 32 kHz sampling) modes. In the latter, you can use open channels later to dub in narration or other audio.

Other details include PAL and NTSC playback and recording, which makes it a breeze to work with international material and upload it to a nonlinear editing system; 500-plus lines of horizontal resolution for a superb picture; front panel audio level indicators; a synchro lock function that links to the Panasonic AG-DVX100 camcorder for backup or dub recording; a time/date generator; and a nine-pin RS-422A control terminal.

The AG-DV2500--which includes composite video, S-video, and Firewire inputs and outputs--measures 6.88 by 2.69 by 10.25 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one- year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
AG-DV2500 tape recorder, wireless remote control, vertical position stand, user's manual.

Product Description

DV superb picture quality - 500+ lines Horizontal Resolution, S/N Ratio of 50 dB DV Input/Output Terminal (IEEE1394) (can be used as a source/record deck in NLE systems) 9 pin RS-422A control terminal (can be used as a source deck with linear edit controllers like AG-A850) Plays and Records Mini or Full size DV tape (up to 4.6 hours) plus DVCAM playback capability Front Panel audio level indicators, Audio Dubbing, Microphone input for narration, Locked Audio Records and plays back both NTSC and PAL standards (does not convert) Time / Date generator, Horizontal or Vertical operation, Wireless Remote Controller Set up (7.5 IRE) On/Off (during Record as well as Playback)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic AG-DV2500, USED, December 17, 2011

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Kenzmyth - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Panasonic AG-DV2500 MiniDV/Full-Size DV Proline Video Tape Recorder (Electronics)

I bought this unit to transfer 16, 60 minute PAL DV tapes to my computer for editing. It worked as designed, even though it is about 6 years old.
Thanks to Jim at CJ Electronics in Texas.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Deck for the Money, February 9, 2010

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Dave - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic AG-DV2500 MiniDV/Full-Size DV Proline Video Tape Recorder (Electronics)

My business has Panasonic cameras therefore we use Panasonic tape, and a Panasonic Deck. This is the way to go. Sometimes the deck is touchy when you first establish the connection but after that its great.