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{{AV device
|brand=Panasonic
|model_code=AG-5710P
|device_type=VCR
|format_family=VHS
|supported_formats=VHS,S-VHS
|recording_formats=VHS,S-VHS
|year_released=1995
|features=Full-field TBC, Digital Noise Reduction (DNR), 3-D Y/C separation, 4-head Hi-Fi stereo, Flying erase head, Jog/shuttle dial, Insert/assemble editing, RS-232C serial control, Time code circuit, Frame-by-frame slow motion
|description=The Panasonic AG-5710P is a professional S-VHS desktop editor VCR designed for post-production facilities and professional editing workflows. It is the "twin sister" to the [[Panasonic AG-1980P]], sharing identical tape transport, playback performance, TBC, and DNR circuits.

The AG-5710P features a robust 4-head system with amorphous video heads for superior playback quality. Its internal full-field Time Base Corrector (TBC) stabilizes video output, making it particularly effective for capturing footage from worn or damaged tapes. The 3-D Y/C separation circuit provides excellent color reproduction and reduced dot crawl.

Key differences from the AG-1980P include the absence of a TV tuner, no wireless remote capability, and the addition of an RS-232C (25-pin) serial interface for connection to professional editing controllers such as the AG-A571. The AG-5710P also features a special time code circuit not found on the AG-1980P.

Because the AG-5710P was sold exclusively through professional equipment vendors at roughly double the price of the AG-1980P, it is considerably rarer. However, it occasionally appears at lower prices than the AG-1980P due to its relative obscurity among collectors who are more familiar with the consumer-oriented model.

Known issues on aging units are the same as the AG-1980P: dim vacuum fluorescent displays, failing capacitors on the power supply and Y/C boards, and worn tape transport mechanisms (particularly the loading mechanism). The AG-1980P service manual covers repair of the AG-5710P since they share the same K-Mechanism tape transport.
|height=4.375 in
|width=16.9375 in
|depth=15 in
|weight=14 lb
|av_system=NTSC
|frequency=60Hz
}}
{{AV voltage range
|voltage_min=120
|voltage_max=120
}}
{{AV input
|label=Front
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|audio=Stereo
|audio_connector=RCA (connector)
|location=front
}}
{{AV input
|label=Front S-Video
|signal=S-Video (Y/C)
|connector=Mini-DIN-4
|count=1
|audio_shared_with=Front
|location=front
}}
{{AV input
|label=Line 1
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|audio=Stereo
|audio_connector=RCA (connector)
|location=rear
}}
{{AV input
|label=Line 1 S-Video
|signal=S-Video (Y/C)
|connector=Mini-DIN-4
|count=1
|audio_shared_with=Line 1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV input
|label=Mic
|signal=Analog audio
|connector=3.5mm TRS
|count=1
|audio=Stereo
|location=front
|notes=Microphone input for audio dubbing
}}
{{AV output
|label=Video Out
|output_type=Video
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=2
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=S-Video Out
|output_type=Video
|signal=S-Video (Y/C)
|connector=Mini-DIN-4
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=Audio Out
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog stereo
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=2
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=Headphones
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog stereo
|connector=3.5mm TRS
|count=1
|location=front
|notes=With level control
}}
== Control Interfaces ==

Unlike the consumer-oriented [[Panasonic AG-1980P]], the AG-5710P features professional control interfaces:

* '''RS-232C (25-pin)''' — Serial interface for connection to professional editing controllers such as the Panasonic AG-A571 editing controller
* '''Analog Remote''' — Standard Panasonic 5-pin remote connector for edit control

The RS-232C interface enables assemble editing, insert editing, and the addition of narration or other audio tracks when paired with compatible editing systems.

== Related Models ==

The '''[[Panasonic AG-1980P]]''' is the consumer counterpart to the AG-5710P, featuring a 181-channel TV tuner and wireless remote capability instead of the RS-232C interface. The two models share 95% of their components including the K-Mechanism tape transport, TBC, DNR, and video head assembly.

The '''[[Panasonic AG-1970P]]''' is the predecessor/step-down model, sharing similar physical construction but lacking the advanced full-field TBC and digital noise reduction circuits.

== References ==
* [https://www.avsforum.com/threads/panasonic-ag-5710p-or-ag-1980p-re-align-loading-mechanism.2073498/ AVS Forum - Panasonic AG-5710P (or AG-1980P) Re-Align Loading Mechanism]
* [https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/373083-Panasonic-AG-5710P-(or-AG-1980P)-Re-Align-Loading-Mechanism VideoHelp Forum - Panasonic AG-5710P (or AG-1980P) Re-Align Loading Mechanism]

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