Mini DV VCR Review: Panasonic BDS AG-DV1000P (page 2)

In Conclusion

The first thing everyone notices about the AG-DV1000P is how cute and attractive it is. However, while its beauty is not only skin deep, it does not go as deeply as its price would have it appear.
The AG-DV1000P is a solid and respectable little Mini DV deck, with an admirable set of features for a certain type of user. Unfortunately, the excessive price for the hobbyist consumer and/or reduced utility for the full-time pro diminishes its value.

TECH SPECS

Video inputs: video in = NTSC composite (line-level, 1Vp-p), BNC jack; S-video in = NTSC Y/C (Y--1Vp-p, C--0.286Vp-p), mini-DIN jack; DV video in (as part of IEEE-1394)
Video outputs: video out = NTSC composite (line-level, 1Vp-p), BNC jack (two sets);
S-video in = NTSC Y/C (Y--1Vp-p, C--0.286Vp-p), mini-DIN jack (two sets);
DV video out (as part of IEEE-1394)
Audio inputs: line in = stereo RCA jacks;
DV audio in (as part of IEEE-1394)
Audio outputs: line out = stereo RCA jacks (two sets); DV audio out (as part of IEEE-1394)
Other connectors: DV terminal, 4-pin (compliant with IEEE-1394); wired remote=3.5mm mini-phone jack (for AG-A11)
Power requirements: 120VAC, 50-60 Hz
input frequency
Power consumption: 19 watts (4.5 watts when in standby)
Weight: 5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg)
Size: 11.25"(w) x 3.25"(h) x 8.5625"(l) [280mm(w) x 81mm(h) x 216mm(l)]

STRENGTHS

• Good array of features
• Attractive

WEAKNESSES

• Expensive
• Operational limitations

SUMMARY

A good source machine for the prosumer.

$1,495
Panasonic Broadcast & Digital
Systems Company
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 436-3500
www.panasonic.com