MARMITEK TLV9600 User Manual

MARMITEK

TIME LAPSE RECORDER

TLV 9600

OWNERS MANUAL

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NOTICE D’UTILISATION

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PRECAUTIONS

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• Read carefully through this manual to familiarize yourself with this high-quality Time Lapse VCR.

• Make sure the rating of your household electricity supply matches that shown on the back of the Time Lapse VCR.

• During the power off, the unit is always connected to the mains. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days or more.

Do not ... ... expose the Time Lapse VCR to high levels of humidity and heat,

to avoid the risk of fire and electric shock.

... open the Time Lapse VCR. Have a qualified technician carry out

repairs.

... connect the Time Lapse VCR to the power supply if you have just

moved it from a cold to warm environment. This can result in condensation inside the recorder and cause serious damage to the machine and cassettes. Wait around two hours to allow it to reach room temperature.

Make sure ... ... the Time Lapse VCR is placed on a steady, flat surface. ... you place the Time Lapse VCR where there is good ventilation all

around.

... you clean the Time Lapse VCR only with a soft, lint-free cloth; do

not use aggressive or alcohol-based cleaning agents.

... you disconnect the power supply if the Time Lapse VCR appears

to be working incorrectly, is making an unusual sound, has a strange smell, has smoke emitting from it or liquids have got inside it. Have a qualified technician check the recorder.

... you disconnect the power supply and aerial if you will not be

using the Time Lapse VCR for a long period or during a thunderstorm.

For your own safety!

• There are no components in this Time Lapse VCR you

can service or repair yourself.

• Do not open the case of the Time Lapse VCR. Only

allow qualified personnel to repair or service your set.

• This Time Lapse VCR is designed for continuous

operation. Switching it off does not disconnect it from the mains (stand-by). To disconnect it from the mains, you have to unplug it.

• Recording any copyright protected material may infringe

a copyright.

Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANING - Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit’s manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this unit near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement; nor near a swimming pool in an unprotected outdoor installation, or any area which is classified as a wet location.

8. ACCESSORIES - Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket or mount. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a person and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a stand, tripod, bracket nor mount recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. VENTILATION - Openings in the enclosure, if any, are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. This unit should never be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCES - This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply you plan to use, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For units intended to operate from battery or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

Important Safeguards

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - This unit may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Alternately, this unit may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. POWER LINES - An outdoor system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outdoor system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. U.S.A models only - refer to the National Electrical Code Article 820 regarding installation of CATV systems.

14. OVERLOADING - Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

15. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Do not push objects of any kind into this unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.

16. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

17. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions, as an adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation. e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

18. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

19. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.

20. COAX GROUNDING - If an outside cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the cable system is grounded. U.S.A models only - Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1981, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mount and supporting structure, grounding of the coax to a discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.

21. LIGHTNING - For added protection of this unit during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long period of time, unplug power cord from the wall.

Polarized Attachment Plug Marking - for CNL use only. CAUTION - TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT

CONTENTS

Locations of controls and indicators...................................................................................................... 1

Front panel.......................................................................................................................... 1

Digital display..................................................................................................................... 2

Display of operating conditions ........................................................................................ 3

Back panel........................................................................................................................... 4

Remote control.................................................................................................................... 5

Connections ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Video Cassettes Tapes ........................................................................................................................... 7

Types of on-screen displays and Display Sequence ................................................................................ 8

Setting the Clock ............................................................................................................................... 10

Changing the on-screen display .......................................................................................................... 12

Normal Recording .............................................................................................................................. 14

Program Timer Recording ................................................................................................................... 15

Alarm Recording ................................................................................................................................ 19

Panic Recording ................................................................................................................................. 20

Series(Link) Recording ....................................................................................................................... 20

Autorepeat Recording ........................................................................................................................ 22

Normal Playback ................................................................................................................................ 23

Normal Playback .............................................................................................................. 23

Tracking Control ...............................................................................................................23

Audio Playback .................................................................................................................23

Special Playback ................................................................................................................................ 24

Picture Search .................................................................................................................. 24

Still Image ........................................................................................................................ 24

Vertical Lock Control ........................................................................................................ 24

Slow ................................................................................................................................. 24

Recording Check .............................................................................................................. 24

Time/Date Search ............................................................................................................ 25

Alarm Search ...................................................................................................................25

Alarm Scan ....................................................................................................................... 26

Zero Search....................................................................................................................... 26

Other functions ................................................................................................................................. 27

Tape Counter (Zero Search) .............................................................................................. 27

Setting the Security Lock (Set Lock) ................................................................................ 28

Setting the SW Out Terminal Output ............................................................................... 28

Setting the Buzzer ............................................................................................................ 29

Changing the Alarm Recording Times ............................................................................. 30

Checking the Power Loss Times ...................................................................................... 30

Checking Usage Duration ................................................................................................ 31

Setting In/Out Terminals .................................................................................................. 31

Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 34

Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................................................... 35

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 37

Contents

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Locations of controls and indicators

1 POWER/TIMER button 2 STOP/EJECT button 3 CASSETTE Compartment 4 REW button 5 PLAY button 6 FF button 7 Remote Control LOCK switch 8 SET LOCK switch 9 RESET button 10 MENU button 11 CLEAR button

12 SHIFT( ) / TRACKING (-)

button

13 SHIFT( ) / TRACKING (+)

button

14 REC/PLAY SPEED( ) button

(SET - button)

15 REC/PLAY SPEED( ) button

(SET + button)

1 POWER/TIMER button 2 STOP/EJECT button 3 CASSETTE Compartment 4 REW button 5 PLAY button 6 FF button 7 Remote Control LOCK switch 8 SET LOCK switch 9 RESET button 10 MENU button 11 CLEAR button

12 SHIFT( ) / TRACKING (-)

button

12 3 6

11 15 16

12 13 18

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Front panel

16 Remote Control LOCK indicator

It comes on when the Remote Control Lock

switch is set to the "ON" position. 17 PANIC IN indicator 18 DISPLAY window 19 DISPLAY button 20 COUNTER/CLOCK/ALARM button 21 AUDIO ON button 22 PAUSE/STILL button 23 RECORD button 24 RECORD CHECK button

1 Repeat recording

It indicates that repeat recording is activated. When the tape reaches its end, the unit will rewind and record over previously taped footage.

2 SET LOCK

It comes on when the SET LOCK sw is set to the “ON” position.

3 Timer recording

It appears when the timer is programmed.

4 Cassette status indicator

It illuminates when a tape is inserted.

5 REC indicator

It illuminates during recording and when TIMER REC is set to on.

6 CLOCK indicator

It indicates the current time.

7 COUNT indicator

It indicates the relative position on the tape.

8 ALARM indicator

It appears after the alarm mode is activated.

9 PF indicator

It indicates the existence of power failure.

10 Play / cue / review / still / slow

It indicates the tape operation.

11 TAB indicator

It appears when the tape does not have a security tab.

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12 LINK indicator

It appears when LINK (Series) REC is turned on.

13 Digit indicator

It indicates clock, tape counter, and tape speed during playback/recording.

14 Mode display

• TAPE COUNTER display (ex:10:HOUR,59:MINUTE)

- Maximum Hour : 19 - Maximum Minute : 59

• ALARM COUNTER display (ex: A:Alarm , 32:Alarm No.)

• PLAY/REC SPEED display (ex: 36H:Play/Recording Speed)

• TIME display (ex: 7:HOUR , 07:MINUTE)

• ERROR display (ex: E:Error , 04:Error No.)

- E-01 : The cassette cannot be loaded or unloaded.

- E-02 : The tape stops.

- E-03 : The drum can not rotate properly.

- E-04 : The tape is cut/broken.

• AUDIO ON display (ex: A:Audio , 18H:Play Speed)

Operation Mode Indicator

1 Record(REC) REC 2 Record pause (REC PAUSE) REC 3 Playback (PLAY) 4 Still image (STILL) 5 Fast forward (FF) 6 Rewind (REW) 7 CUE (CUE) 8 Review (REVIEW) 9 Slow (Pause Still + FF, Pause Still + REW)

Display of operating conditions

Back Panel

1 AC POWER CORD 2 WARNING OUT terminal 3 SERIES IN terminal 4 COM terminal 5 SERIES OUT terminal 6 SW OUT terminal 7 VIDEO OUT jack (BNC Type) 8 VIDEO IN jack (BNC Type) 9 AUDIO IN jack (RCA Type) 10 TAPE END terminal 11 PANIC IN terminal 12 COM terminal 13 ALARM OUT terminal 14 ALARM IN terminal 15 MIC(microphone input) jack 16 AUDIO OUT jack (RCA Type)

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1 POWER (TIMER) button 2 AUDIO ON button 3 EJECT button 4 SHIFT button 5 SHIFT button 6 MENU button 7 SET - button 8 SET + button 9 CLEAR button 10 DISPLAY button 11 COUNTER button 12 PLAY/STILL TRACKING + button 13 PAUSE / STILL + button 14 PLAY/STILL TRACKING - button 15 PAUSE/STILL - button 16 STOP button 17 PLAY button 18 REW button 19 FF button 20 PAUSE / STILL button 21 REC CHECK button

22 REC button 23 REC/PLAY SPEED button 24 REC/PLAY SPEED button

Remote Control

Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in the figure below.

NOTE : Make sure to turn the power off on all devices before making the connections.

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• For more details, please refer to the manuals accompanying all other devices. If the connections are not made properly, it may cause a fire or damage the equipment.

Connections

Power Cord Installation

Insert the plug of the power cord into an outlet.

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Use only video cassette tapes bearing the logo. This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 cassette tapes.

It is recommended to use T-120 VHS video cassette tapes for optimal performance.

Handling Cassette Tapes

Cassette tapes should always be stored vertically in their cases, away from high temperatures, magnetic fields, direct sunlight, dirt, dust and locations subject to mold formation.

Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism. Never touch the tape with your fingers. Protect cassette tapes from shocks or strong vibrations.

To Protect your recordings

After having recorded a tape, if you wish to keep the recording, use a flathead screwdriver to break off the erasure-prevention tab on the cassette.

To record again on a tape without erasure-prevention tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Erasure-prevention tab

To prevent accidental erasure, remove the tab after recording.

To record again, cover the hole with vinyl tape.

Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot. Gently push the center of the cassette until it is loaded automatically.

Unloading

In STOP mode, press the EJECT button. The cassette is automatically ejected.

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• If you try to record on a cassette without the erasureprevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.

• If the TIMER button is pressed when a cassette without the erasureprevention tab is loaded, the VCR will eject the cassette, the timer recording indicator ( ) will start flashing and a buzzer will sound if “YES” is set in the menu for buzzer.

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• When the cassette is loaded, the cassette indicator “ “ will light on the display panel.

• The counter display will switch to the reset counter “0H 00M 00S” display on the monitor screen. (“0H 00M 00S” on the display panel.)

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• Do not insert any object in the cassette loading slot, as that may cause injury and damage to the VCR.

• If your hand gets stuck in the cassette loading slot, unplug the power cord and consult the dealer where the unit was bought. Do not forcibly pull the hand out as that may cause severe injuries.

Video Cassettes Tapes

( NTSC )

( PAL )

Types of on-screen displays and Display Sequence

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• Press the MENU button. (First

time)

• Press the SHIFT button to

move the arrow mark ( ) downward for the desired item.

• Press the SHIFT button to

select the desired item, then the desired menu is displayed.

• Press the MENU button to

return to the normal screen from the initial menu.

• If the VCR is in timer recording stand-by mode (the ““ indicator is displayed on the display panel), the on-screen displays will not be available. First press the Power/Timer button, to cancel the recording stand-by mode, then proceed with the VCR programming. When finished, press the Power/Timer button again to return the VCR to timer recording stand-by mode.

• When a menu is displayed, recording will not be possible.

• Press the MENU button three times, the setting procedure is now completed then the normal screen is displayed.

• During recording or playback the menus cannot be displayed.

• Press the SHIFT button to select the desired item.

• Press the SET - (or +) button to set or Press the SHIFT button to select

“YES” or “NO”.

• Press the MENU button to

return to the initial menu.

Example: To set the clock to April 12, 2000 at 9:30

Clock Setting

1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button, the initial menu is displayed. Press the

SHIFT button to move the arrow mark ( ) located on “VCR Mode Set”.

Initial MENU

3 Press the SHIFT button, the VCR MODE SET menu is

displayed. The arrow mark ( ) is located in “Clock Set”.

4 Press the SHIFT button, the CLOCK SET menu is displayed.

5 Press the SET - (or +) button to set the hours (ex : 09), then press

the SHIFT button.

(NTSC

)

(PAL)

Setting the Clock

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6 Press the SET - (or +) button to set the minutes (ex : 30), then

press the SHIFT button. 7 The seconds are already set to “00”. 8 Press the SHIFT button. 9 Press the SET - (or +) button to set the month (ex : 04), then

press the SHIFT button.

(NTSC)

Press the SET - (or +) button to set the day (ex : 12), then press

the SHIFT button.

(PAL)

10 Press the SET - (or +) button to set the day (ex : 12), then press

the SHIFT button.

(NTSC)

Press the SET - (or +) button to set the day month (ex : 04), then

press the SHIFT button.

(PAL)

11 Press the SET - (or +) button to set the year.

• The day of the week is set automatically.

12 Press the MENU button three times, the normal screen is

displayed.

• The setting procedure is now complete.

Selecting the Language

You can select the language -English, French, Spanish or Germanwhich is more convenient for you.

1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button. The initial menu is displayed. The

arrow mark ( ) is located in “Language Set”.

3 Press the SHIFT button to select the desired language. OSD

(On-Screen Display) will display with the selected language.

Selecting the On-screen Display

You can select to display the time, date, frame counter, alarm counter, counter title.

1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button. The initial menu is displayed. Press the

SHIFT ( ) button to move arrow mark ( ) to “VCR Mode

Set”.

3 Press the SHIFT button to select the VCR Mode Set, then the

VCR Mode Set menu is displayed.

Changing the On-Screen Display

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4 Press the SHIFT button, until the arrow mark ( ) points

“Display set”. 5 Press the SHIFT button to select Display Set. Then the

DISPLAY SET menu is displayed.

6 Press the SET - (or +) button to set “YES” for the functions

described below.

Time ..............The time is displayed.

Date ..............The Month-Day-Year is displayed.

Frame Cnt......The number of frames is displayed.

Alarm Cnt......The number of alarms is displayed.

Counter .........The counter is displayed.

Title ...............The title is displayed.

• A maximum of 20 characters can be used. (alphabet, numbers, space)

7 Press the SHIFT button to set the display position. 8 Press the SET - (or +) button to set the position of the time, date,

frame cnt. alarm cnt. to “L-Bottom (or R-Bottom).

• If one of 4 items is set, the position of 4 items is changed identically.

9 Press the SET - (or +) button to set the position of counter, title

to “C-Top” (or “R-Top” or “L-Top”) If one of 2 items is set, the position of 2 items is changed

identically. L-Top / C-Top / R-Top : Left Top / Center Top / Right Top L-Bottom / R-Bottom : Left Bottom / Right Bottom

10 Press the MENU button three times, the normal screen is

displayed. The setting procedure is now complete.

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• The items for which “YES” is set are recorded. The items for which “NO” is set at step 6 above are not recorded.

Normal Recording

1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Load a cassette tape with erasure prevention tab in place. 3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED (or ) button to set the recording

speed.

• The recording speed is displayed on-screen and on the display panel.

• If you don’t want to record the recording speed, counter, title, time, date etc, press the DISPLAY button, then start recording.

4 Press the REC button.

• The “REC” indicator is displayed on the display panel and recording starts.

5 To stop recording, press the STOP button.

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• If the Repeat Rec Set is set to “NO” in the REC MODE SET

menu , recording will continue to the end of the tape, then stop and the tape will be ejected.

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• A tape recorded on this VCR cannot be played back on another make of time lapse VCR.

• If you press on the REC button and the loaded cassette has no erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.

• During recording, the Menu button will not function (the menu cannot be accessed).

Record Pause

Recording can be interrupted temporarily. 1 Press the PAUSE/STILL button during recording.

• The “

REC

” and “” indicators are displayed on the display panel.

2 To resume recording, press the REC button, or press the

PAUSE/STILL button again.

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• During pause,the image appears on-screen but it is not recorded.

• If a recording pause continues for 5 minutes or more, the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid damage to the tape.

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• If you playback the recorded part where recording check was performed, noise may appear.

• If you change the recording speed during recording, noise or missing signal may result.

2(SP) 2.67 1/60 60 YES Continuous 6(EP) 8 1/60 60 YES Continuous 18(EP) 24 3/60 20 YES Continuous 24(SP) 32 12/60 5 NO Intermittent 36(SP) 48 18/60 3.3 NO Intermittent 48(SP) 64 24/60 2.5 NO Intermittent 72(SP) 96 36/60 1.6 NO Intermittent 96(SP) 128 48/60 1.2 NO Intermittent 120(SP) 160 1 1 NO Intermittent 168(SP) 224 1.4 0.7 NO Intermittent 240(SP) 320 2 0.5 NO Intermittent 360(SP) 480 3 0.3 NO Intermittent 480(SP) 640 4 0.25 NO Intermittent 720(SP) 960 6 0.16 NO Intermittent 960(SP) 1280 8 0.12 NO Intermittent

Recording Speeds & Duration

Recording

Intervals Sec.

Rec.

Fields/Sec.

Audio

Recording

Tape

Motion

3 HR 4 HR 1/50 50 YES Continuous 12 HR 16 HR 5/50 10 YES Continuous 18 HR 24 HR 7/50 7.1 YES Continuous 24 HR 32 HR 9/50 5.6 YES Continuous 36 HR 48 HR 12/50 4.2 NO Step 48 HR 64 HR 16/50 3.1 NO Step 72 HR 96 HR 24/50 2.1 NO Step 96 HR 128 HR 32/50 1.6 NO Step

120 HR 160 HR 40/50 1.3 NO Step 168 HR 224 HR 1.1 0.9 NO Step 240 HR 320 HR 1.6 0.6 NO Step 360 HR 480 HR 2.4 0.4 NO Step 480 HR 640 HR 3.2 0.3 NO Step 720 HR 960 HR 4.8 0.2 NO Step 960 HR 1280 HR 6.4 0.1 NO

Step

PAL

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

✎ (SP) means to be recorded by SP heads. (EP) means to be recorded by EP heads.

(NTSC)

T-120 E-180

T-160

E-240

NTSC PAL

Normal Recording

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There are two program timer recording methods, daily recording or recording on certain days of multiple weeks (weekly recording).

Example 1 : To record on every Thursday from 10 : 00 to 18 : 00 , in 18-hour mode (recording speed)

1 Make sure that the set date and time are correct. 2 Load a cassette tape with erasure prevention tab in place. 3 Press the MENU, SHIFT button twice to move the arrow mark

( ) located on the “REC Mode Set”, SHIFT button to select “Timer Program Set”, SHIFT button to display the “TIMER PROGRAM SET(1)“ menu.

• The white block cursor is on “SUN”(Sunday).

4 Press the SHIFT button, until the cursor is on “THU”. 5 Press the SHIFT button.

• The cursor is moved to the recording start hour position.

6 Press the SET - (or +) button to set the recording start hour(ex :

10), then press the SHIFT button.

• The cursor is moved to the recording start minutes position.

7 Press the SET - (or +) button to set the recording start minute (ex

: 00), then the SHIFT button.

• The cursor is moved to the recording stop hour position.

8 Press the SET - (or +) button to set the recording stop hour(ex :

18), then press the SHIFT button.

• The cursor is moved to the recording stop minutes position.

9 Press the SET - (or +) button to set the recording stop minutes(ex

: 00), then press the SHIFT button.

• The cursor is moved to the recording speed position.

10 Press the SET - (or +) button to select the recording speed(ex :

18), then press the SHIFT button.

• The cursor is moved to the N/Y position.

Program Timer Recording

11 Press the SET - (or +) button to select “Y”.

Y . . . . . recording will take place

N . . . . . recording will not take place

ogrammed timer recording Example

• Repeat steps 4 to 11 to program timer recordings for other days of the week.

• To set two or more timer recordings the same day of the week, press the SHIFT button, until the cursor is located in the day of the week for the second recording, then press the SET - (or +) button, to set the desired day of the week. With each press of the SET - ( or +) button, the day will change as indicated below.

SET - : direction , SET + : direction

12 Press the MENU button three times, the normal screen is

displayed.

13 Press the POWER/TIMER button.

• The timer recording indicator ““ will light on the display panel. The VCR is now in timer recording stand-by mode.

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• If the set stop time is earlier than or the same time as the set start time, the VCR will consider the stop time to be the following day.

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Example 2 : To record on everyday from 10 : 00 to 18 : 00, in 18-hour mode (recording speed)

1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of example 1. 2 Press the SHIFT button, until the cursor is on “DLY”. The

MENU below is displayed.

3 Repeat steps 5 to 13 of example 1.

Changing a Program Timer Recording

1 Press the MENU, SHIFT , SHIFT , SHIFT buttons in

sequence to display the TIMER PROGRAM SET(1) menu.

2 Press the SHIFT (or ) button, until the cursor is located in

the setting to correct.

3 Press the SET - (or +) button, to correct the setting.

• Press the MENU button three times until the normal screen is displayed.

4 Press the POWER/TIMER button.

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• To modify, cancel timer recording, press the POWER/TIMER button to cancel the timer recording mode.

Programmed timer recording Example 2

To Cancel a Program Timer Recording

1 Repeat step 1 of changing a program timer recording.

2 Press the SHIFT (or ) button until the cursor is located in

the “Y” corresponding to the timer recording to cancel. 3 Press the SET - (or +) button, to select “N”. 4 Press the MENU button three times until the normal screen is

displayed. 5 Press the POWER/TIMER button.

• The clear button can erase the programmed timer recording in the line that the cursor is located.

Notes...

• During timer recording all the buttons on the VCR, except the STOP button, are disabled. If the STOP button is pressed for three seconds during timer recording, the recording will stop. During timer recording stand-by, press the POWER/TIMER button if the buttons do not respond.

• If there is a power loss, the recording will be interrupted. When the power is restored, the recording will resume if the stop time has not yet been reached, and “ PF “ will be flashing on the display panel. The VCR internal battery is completely charged after the VCR has been connected to an AC power outlet for 48 hours, and it will maintain all the VCR settings memory for up to 30 days.

• Set the timer recordings so that the recording times do not overlap. If they do, the one with the earliest recording start time will have priority.

(See chart below)

• If the cassette tape is ejected while timer recording is set, the buzzer will be heard 5 times (when the buzzer function is set to “YES”.).

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Alarm Recording Setting

Alarm recording is performed when there is an input (trigger) at the ALARM IN terminal, “ ALARM “ is displayed on the display panel.

1 Make all necessary connections. 2 Press the MENU, SHIFT , SHIFT buttons in sequence to

display the REC MODE SET menu .

3 Press the SHIFT button until the arrow mark( ) points to Alarm

Rec Set.

4 Press the SHIFT button to display the ALARM REC SET menu.

5 Press the SHIFT button to select “YES” or “NO”.

• YES . . . . . The alarm recording takes place when there is alarm trigger

input

• NO . . . . . . The alarm recording does not take place

6 Press the SHIFT button to set the Alarm speed. 7 Press the SHIFT button to select the desired recording speed.

• 2H . . .2-hour mode recording • 3H . . .3-hour mode recording

• 6H . . .6-hour mode recording •12H . . .12-hour mode recording

•18H . . .18-hour mode recording •18H . . .18-hour mode recording

•24H . . .24-hour mode recording

8 Press the SHIFT button to set the alarm duration 9 Press the SHIFT button to select the desired recording duration.

• Auto : Records as long as the alarm signal is being input.

(Minimum 2 minutes is recorded.)

• 3/5/10/15/20/25/30 MIN : Recording for the set duration.(MIN : minute)

• T.END : Records until the tape end is reached when there is alarm

trigger input.

Alarm Recording Counter Display

During alarm recording, “ ALARM “ will be flashing on the display panel. The maximum display number of alarm triggers is “35”, at the next

alarm recording the counter will indicate “00”.

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• During alarm recording all buttons are disabled except the STOP button. If the STOP button is pressed, the alarm recording will stop.

• If an alarm trigger is received while alarm recording is in progress, the recording duration for the second alarm will be calculated from that point.

• When there is a power loss during alarm recording, if the power is restored within the recording set duration, alarm recording will continue.

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• Alarm Counter Reset can be performed by pressing the CLEAR key in “Alarm Time” of Initial Menu screen.

( NTSC ) ( PAL )

Alarm Recording

When there is a panic input at the PANIC IN Terminal, panic recording starts and continues to the end of tape in 2-hour recording mode.

Also, PANIC IN indicator will be on. To release the panic recording, press the STOP key.

Using 2 VCRs or more, the series recording function lets you switch recording from one unit to the next (only with VCRs of the same model as this one).

Series(Link) Recording Setup

1 Connect 2 VCRs or more as illustrated on next page. 2 Set the following items as indicated.

3 Press the REC button on VCR No.1.

• Recording will start in series recording mode.

Item VCR No.1 VCR No.2

and on

Cassette tape Loaded Loaded Operation mode Stop Stop Repeat Rec Set “NO”“NO” Series Rec Set “YES” “YES” Timer recording OFF (not set) OFF (not set) Security lock switch (SET LOCK switch) “OFF”

“ON”

Panic Recording

Series(Link) Recording

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4 Set the security lock on VCR No.1.

• When the end of the tape on VCR No.1 is reached, the output at the SERIES OUT terminal will switch signal. This will start recording on VCR No.2, the tape will stop and be ejected on VCR No.1.

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• During series recording, autorepeat recording or timer recording are not possible.

• If in the REC MODE SET menu, “Series Rec Set” is set to “NO”,

series recording will not be possible.

Autorepeat Recording

The same tape can be recorded over many times. 1 Press the Menu, SHIFT , SHIFT button in sequence to

display the REC MODE SET menu.

2 Press the SHIFT button to make the arrow mark ( ) point to

Repeat Rec Set.

3 Press the SHIFT button to set the desired autorepeat

recording mode.

NO . . . . . . Autorepeat recording doesn’t take place.

YES . . . . . Autorepeat recording takes place.

“R.REC” will light on the display panel.

4 Press the Menu button two times, the normal screen is

displayed.

• The setting procedure is now complete.

5 Press the REC button.

• Recording will start. When the tape’s end is reached, the VCR will rewind it to the beginning regardless of the counter memory, and recording will resume.

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• If during autorepeat recording there is an alarm trigger, “ ALARM “ is displayed on the display panel and alarm recording will take place. Autorepeat recording will continue after alarm recording has completed its programmed duration.

Autorepeat Recording

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Normal Playback

1 Turn on the power to the TV monitor. 2 Load the video cassette tape. 3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED (or ) button to select the

playback speed.

• The selected playback speed is displayed on the display panel

• A tape recorded with EP heads can be played in 6-hour, 18-hour

modes

(NTSC ONLY)

• A tape recorded with SP heads can be played in 2-, 24-, 36-, 48-, 72-, 96-, 120-, 168-, 240-, 360-, 480-, 720-, 960-hour modes

(NTSC

ONLY)

• The picture quality recorded by EP heads can be lower than SP heads

(NTSC ONLY)

• A tape recorded can be played in 3-, 12-, 18-, 24-, 36-, 48-, 72-, 96-, 120-, 168-, 240-, 360-, 480-, 720-, 960-hour modes

(PAL ONLY)

4 Press the PLAY button.

• Playback starts.

• If necessary, adjust the tracking to eliminate the noise from the

picture.

5 To stop playback, press the STOP button.

• To advanced or rewind the tape, press the FF/CUE or REW/REVIEW button.

Tracking Control

If there is noise in the image during playback, 1 While looking at the playback picture, press and hold the

TRACKING + button to minimize the noise.

2 If it cannot be minimized, press the TRACKING - button.

Audio Playback

Audio playback is only possible in 2, 6 and 18-hour modes

(NTSC)

3,12,18 and 24-hour modes

(PAL)

The playback speed has to be the same as the recording speed, for normal playback of the audio.

For a tape recorded in 2, 6 and 18-hour modes

(NTSC)

or 3,12,18 and

24-hour modes

(PAL)

, to playback the audio, press the AUDIO ON button after pressing the PLAY button. “A” will be displayed to the left of the playback speed on the display panel. Press the AUDIO ON button again to remove “A”.

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• A slow motion effect or accelerated playback effect can be achieved by using a slower or faster playback speed than the speed used for recording.

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• Noise will appear in the image when audio playback is used in 18-hour mode (NTSC) or 6,12, 18 and 24-hour modes (PAL).

Normal Playback

Picture Search

1 Press the FF/CUE (or REW/REVIEW) button, during normal

playback.

• The image can be seen while the tape is advanced (or rewound) at high speed.

2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.

Still Image

1 Press the PAUSE/STILL button, during normal playback.

• A still image can be viewed.

2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.

• With each press of the PAUSE/STILL button, the still image is advanced one image (frame).

Vertical Lock Control

During still image mode, 1 Press the TRACKING + button to reduce the vertical rolling of the

image.

2 If it cannot be corrected, press the TRACKING - button.

Slow

1 With each press of the FF button, during still image mode, the

slow speed will change as indicated below. 1/15times 1/20times 1/30times (forward direction)

2 With each press of the REW button, during still image mode,

the slow speed will change as indicated below. 1/15times 1/10times 1/5times (forward direction)

3 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.

Recording Check

During recording, press the REC CHECK button.

• The tape will be rewound for about 5 seconds and slow play mode will be performed. The VCR will then return to the previous recording mode.

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• During picture search, noise (horizontal bars) will appear in the picture.

• The sound is muted.

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• If still mode continues for 5 minutes or more, the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid damaging the tape.

• If the image is unstable (rolling vertically), adjust the tracking control to correct.

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• During recording check operations, recording is suspended momentarily.

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