"Professional"
1280 Hr Time Lapse VCR
40 Hr Real-Time with Jog Shuttle
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
English Version 1.0
Real Time & High Density
CLOCK
COUNT
ALARM
KEY LOCK
BUZZER OFF
LOCK OFF
REMAIN
CLEAR
Model: SG7965
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INTRODUCTION
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
If you pour a cold liquid into a glass, water vapor
in the air will condense on the surface of the
glass. This is moisture condensation. Moisture
condensation on the head drum, one of the most
crucial parts of the unit, will cause damage to the
tape.
When the VCR is exposed to a rapid temperature
change from cold to warm, some condensation
will occur. Under this condition, connect the power
cord to the AC line, press POWER/TIMER button
on and allow at least two hours for the VCR to dry
out.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK);
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The serial number is found on the back of this
unit. This number is unique to this unit and not
available to others. You should record requested
information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model No.
Serial No.
CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE PLUG CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED WITHOUT EXPOSING ANY PARTS
OF THE BLADES.
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed
to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed
on the apparatus.
IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: Many
television programs and films are copyrighted. In
certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to
private in-home video taping of copyrighted materials.
Warning : This is a class A product . In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
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CONTENTSFEATURES
INTRODUCTION
Features/Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
PREPARATION
Control Names and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Installation & VCR to Monitor and CCD
Camera Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Multiplexer/Matrix Switcher Connections . . . . . . . .10-11
Alarm Record Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Series Record Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting the On Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Setting the VCR SET UP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Setting the Set Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Video Cassette Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
PLAYBACK
Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Tape Counter Memory Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
RECORDING
Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Repeat Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Series Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Alarm Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Check the Alarm Record Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Recording Time Table Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Check the Power Fail Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Key Lock Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Self-Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Service Guide Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
VIDEO Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
• Time Lapse VCR Function
• Trigger Function
• Buzzer Function
• Auto Switcher Functionality
• Tape Compatibility
• Elapsed Time Display
• Series Recording Function
• Alarm Recording Function
Warning : The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mis-
treated. Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or heat above 212°F (100°C). Replace the
battery with Matsushita Elec. Ind., Co., Ltd. (Panasonic) part no. VL2330 only. Use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of used batteries. Keep away from
children. Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.
INTRODUCTION
CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS
PREPARATION
CLOCK
COUNT
BUZZER OFF
LOCK OFF
REMAIN
CLEAR
ALARM
KEY LOCK
REMOTE CONT R OL
4
1
2
3
7
8
9
10
4
11
12
5
6
13
14
15
V
V
vv
v
FRONT
CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS
1. POWER/TIMER button
(Press for on; press again for off)
The display window becomes brighter
when the VCR is switched on.
Timer function is activated when power
switch is in the Off position.
2. MENU button
Press to activate the Menu selection.
3. REC (RECORD) button
Press to begin recording.
4. MOVE button
Press to change a value in Menu mode
or to operate tracking during playback
or slow.
Press repeatedly to move the Time and
Date display’s position.
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing the MOVE button.
5. SEL (SELECT) button
Press to change the value or to operate
tracking during playback or slow.
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing the SEL button.
6. DOWN button
Press to set speed in descending order 30H,
18H, 6H.... during recording or playback.
7. UP button
Press to set speed in ascending order
6H, 18H, 30H.... during recording or play-
back.
8. ALARM Indicator
Illuminates when alarm record is set on and
blinks during alarm record.
It can be turned off by setting REC MODE to
OFF under ALARM SET UP menu (only
when there is no alarm record information on the ALARM RECALL menu. To
erase the alarm record information, refer
to “To erase the alarm record information” on page 27).
9. KEY LOCK Indicator
Illuminates during key lock mode is activated.
10. Cassette loading slot
Cassette tape is inserted in this slot.
11.CLEAR, KEY LOCK OFF, BUZZER OFF
Press to delete the information stored on
screen display, such as Alarm recall,
Power fail and Timer program.
It can also be used to stop the buzzer
sound and to release key lock mode if it
is held for at least 3 seconds.
12. CLOCK, COUNT, REMAIN
Pressing this button toggles between the
CLOCK, COUNT, and REMAIN displays.
CLOCK shows the current time. COUNT
shows the incremental counter for
recording or playing, and REMAIN indicates the remaining time on the tape.
13. Shuttle Ring
Refer to page 19.
14. Jog Ring
Refer to page 19.
15. PAUSE/STILL button
When pressed during recording, tape
movement stops temporarily. Press again
to continue the recording.
When pressed during playback, tape
movement stops. Press again to advance
by still frame.
It can also be used to search alarm
recording by pressing this button in stop
mode.
16. PLAY/REC CHECK button
Press to play back a previously recorded
tape. Press this button during recording
to confirm the recording operation. It
plays back the recording on screen for 4
seconds and returns to recording mode.
17. STOP/EJECT button
Press once to discontinue all tape related
functions. Press again to eject the cassette.
PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS (cont’d)
1. POWER CORD
Connect only to an AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
outlet.
2. AUDIO IN/OUT JACK
Connect the audio input and output
terminal.
3. VIDEO IN/OUT JACK
Connect the video input and output
terminal.
4. RESET BUTTON
Use this button to reset the VCR.
5. 12-PIN TERMINAL BLOCK
Connect external signals.
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
1 2 3 456 7 8 9 10 11 12
RESET
1
ALARM IN
2
ALARM OUT
3
ALARM RESET
4
GND
5
SERIES IN
6
SERIES OUT
7
WARNING OUT
8
TRIGGER OUT
9
GND
10
LOW TAPE OUT
11
1 SHOT REC IN
12
GND
REAR
1
2
3
4
5
TERMINAL SIGNAL LEVEL IN/OUT
1. ALARM IN INPUT
2. ALARM OUT OUTPUT
3. ALARM RESET INPUT
5. SERIES IN INPUT
6. SERIES OUT OUTPUT
7. WARNING OUT OUTPUT
8. TRIGGER OUT OUTPUT
10. LOW TAPE OUT OUTPUT
11. 1-SHOT REC IN INPUT
4, 9, 12. GND COMMON
Terminal Signal Levels
VIH: 4~5V, VIL: 0~0.6V
T: above 250msec
VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: ALARM REC STATE
VIH: 4~5V, VIL: 0~0.6V
T: above 250msec
VIH: 4~5V, VIL: 0~0.6V
T: above 250msec
VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: above 250msec
VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: until any key is pressed
VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: above 8~10msec
VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: below 5 min, end of tape
VIH: 4~5V, VIL: 0~0.6V
T: above 250msec
0V
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PREPARATION
REMOTE CONTROL
1. POWER button
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2. UP button
8
9
3. TR V button
10
11
12
4. MENU button
13
14
5. P/STILL button
15
6. REW (Rewind)
7. EJECT
8. ENTER (SELECT) button
9. TR vv(MOVE) button
10. DOWN button
11. REC/PLAY HOURS button
12. STOP
13. REC (RECORD) button
14. FF (Fast Forward)
15. PLAY (PLAY/REC CHECK) button
(Press for on; press again for off)
The display window becomes brighter when the VCR is switched on.
Timer function is activated when power switch is in the Off
position.
Press to set speed in ascending order 6H, 18H, 30H.... during
recording or playback.
To operate tracking during playback or slow. If a still picture
vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing the TR V button.
Press to display current status on TV screen. You can change its
contents.
When pressed during recording, tape movement stops temporarily. Press again to continue the recording.
When pressed during playback, tape movement stops. Press
again to advance by still frame.
It can also be used to search alarm recording by pressing this
button in stop mode.
To rewind the tape during the STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search during playback.
Press to eject the cassette in the VCR.
Press to change the value or to operate tracking during playback
or slow.
Press to change the value or to operate tracking during playback
or slow. If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing
the TR v button.
Press to set speed in descending order 30H, 18H, 6H.... during
recording or playback.
Press to set speed in ascending order 6H, 18H, 30H.... during
recording or playback.
Press to discontinue all tape related functions.
Press to begin recording.
To advance the tape during the STOP mode or for fast forward
picture search.
Press to play back a previously recorded tape. Press this button
during recording to confirm the recording operation. It plays back the
recording on screen 4 seconds and returns to recording mode.
ALARMHSERIES TIMER
INDEX
P.FAIL
K.LOCK
REPEAT
REC
INDICATOR PANEL
1. TIME LAPSE VCR TIME Indication
2. ALARM Indication
(ALARM REC ON indication)
3. SERIES Indication
4. RECORD Indication
5. TIMER Indication
6. CASSETTE Indication
7. INDEX Indication
8. POWER FAILURE Indication
9. KEY LOCK indication
10. REPEAT Indication
11. FUNCTION Indication
(CLOCK, TAPE COUNTER, ERROR)
12. VCR FUNCTION Indication
VCR FUNCTION Indication
PLAYBACK INDICATION RECORDING INDICATION
PLAYBACK
PAUSE STILL
FAST FORWARD
REWIND
CUE
REVIEW
RECORDING
TIMER RECORDING
ALARM INDEX
ALARM RECORDING
SERIES RECORDING
FORWARD SLOW PICTURE/
FORWARD FIELD ADVANCE
REVERSE SLOW PICTURE/
REVERSE FIELD ADVANCE
CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS (cont’d)
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12 11 10 9 8
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PREPARATION
INSTALLATION
VCR TO MONITOR AND CCD CAMERA CONNECTION
• The cables for audio and video connection are not provided with your VCR.
•
Connect your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks to the A/V input jacks on back of your
monitor.
• Connect the CCD camera to VCR’s VIDEO input jack.
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PREPARATION
MULTIPLEXER CONNECTIONS
HOW TO CONNECT MULTIPLEXER WITH TRIGGER INPUT TERMINAL
If the multiplexer has two output terminals (MONITOR OUT, PB OUT), connect monitor to the PB
OUT terminal if you want to see the playback picture.
To use the multiplexer and trigger function properly, refer to the multiplexer instruction manual.