Panasonic AG-DV2500P - Mechanism; Mechanism out Line; Product Outline; Regarding Standard Cassette

4-1
SECTION 4
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
4.1 PRODUCT OUTLINE
(1) DV Standard/Mini cassette compatible
(2) 4.5 hours consecutive recording/playback possible using Standard cassette (DV270)
(3) 5.25-inch half hight bay size compact design (mechanism unit only)
(4) Layout-free with horizontal and vertical positioning capability
4.2 MECHANISM
4.2.1 Mechanism out line
4.2.2 Regarding standard cassette
AG-DV2500 is newly compatible with DV standard size cassettes. Fig. 4.2.1 shows a size comparison with conventional Mini cassette.
All dimensions differ, including cassette thickness in addition to height and width.
Fig. 4.2.1 Comparison Between Mini Cassette and Standard Cassette
Item AG-DV2500
Compatible cassette Mini/Standard Cassette compatible
Loading system Front loading
Head cleaner Yes (solenoid)
Reel drive Reel motor (1 motor)
FWD/REV reel switching Swing gear switching
Tension control Tension band method
(SUP/TU dual control)
32.5
66
12.2
48
14.9
38.75
61.6
125
78
14.6
• Mini Cassette
• Standard Cassette