Panasonic AG-1070DC User Manual

KEYFEATURES

•12VDC powered

•Compact design and easy operation

•Record in 2/6/12/24-hour modes with audio

•Event recording extends operation up to 3 days (3d1, 3d2)

•Emergency recording

•Alarm recording/search/recall

•Summer time (Daylight Savings Time) adjustment

•Auto alarm reset in programmable alarm mode

•Daily/weekly/external timer recording

•Auto repeat recording/auto rewind

AG-1070DC

VHS TIME-LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER(NTSC)

•1-week timer back-up

•Built-in time/date generator

•300 TVL resolution B/W

•Noiseless still

•Forward/reverse field advance

•4-video head system

•Dual mode record lock function

•Easy to read LCDwith back light

•Hour meter

•Camera switching output, auto off output and tape end output

•AG-A11 optional wired remote control

ARCHITECTS’ ANDENGINEERS’ BIDSPECIFICATIONS

The industrial grade time-lapse field recorder (NTSC) shall be a Panasonic Model AG-1070DC or equivalent and shall not be a modified consumer unit. The time-lapse recorder shall be VHS compatible.

The unit shall be specially designed for the application in which ACpower doesn’t exist. The unit shall have standard 2-hour and 6-hour VHS recording and provide 12-hour and 24-hour time-lapse (linear slow) recording. Another feature shall be the audio recording in both time-lapse modes. In addition to 12-hour and 24-hour time-lapse recording, event recording shall be possible, with 8-second sections recorded every 4 minutes in 3d1 mode (2-hour) and with 22-second sections every 4 minutes in 3d2 mode (6-hour). This shall allow recording over a 3-day period. Even with power switched off, or when the unit is set to the stop position, emergency recording shall automatically start as soon as an external alarm signal is received. If an alarm signal is received during time-lapse or event recording, the unit shall automatically switch to alarm recording in the previously set mode (2- or 6-hour). The unit itself shall also provide an alarm. The alarm search/recall feature shall find the latest of alarm recording, and switch to Pause. Alarm recall shall allow you to check the date and time of the last 6 alarms recorded by using the on-screen display. Additional features shall include summer time (Daylight Savings Time) adjustment, auto alarm reset, daily and weekly timer recording, external timer recording, auto repeat recording/auto rewind, 1-week timer backup, built-in time and date generator, optional wired remote control (AG-A11), dual mode record lock function, LCD with back light, hour meter, camera switching output, auto off output and tape end output.

Horizontal resolution VHS-2 Hour Mode shall be 240 lines (color), 300 lines (monochrome). The unit shall feature a 4-video head system and high speed FF/REW (3 min./NV-T120 tape). The time-lapse field recorder shall feature auto head cleaning, noiseless still, forward/reverse field advance. The body shall be no more than 10 power source shall be 12VDC. The unit shall be UL listed.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model # AG-1070DC GENERAL Power Source 12VDC (Operating Voltage:10V-16V) Power Consumption Approximately 14W Operating Temperature +41˚F to 104˚F (+5˚C to +40˚C) Operating Humidity 35% ~ 80% Weight Approximately 11 lbs. Dimensions (H x W x D) 43⁄4" x 105⁄8" x 139⁄16" SYSTEM Television System EIA standard, NTSC color signal; 525 lines, 60 fields Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system (VHS mode) Video Head System 4 rotary heads Modulation System Luminance; FM azimuth recording chrominance;

Audio Track 1 track TAPE TRANSPORT Tape Format VHS tape Tape Speed 2-hour mode:15⁄16ips (33.35mm/s), 6-hour mode: 7⁄16ips (11.12mm/s) Recording Time (w/NV-T120) 2-6 hours (VHS mode);

FF/Rewind Time Approximately 3 min. w/NV-T120 VIDEO Video In (BNC) 1.0V p-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Video Out (BNC) 1.0V p-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Horizontal Resolution VHS (2-hour mode): 43dB (color), 45dB (monochrome) AUDIO Audio In (Phono) -10dBV, 47K ohms, unbalanced Mic In (M3) -60dBV, 600 ohms, unbalanced Audio Out (Phono) -8dBV, 1K ohm, unbalanced Audio Frequency Response 50Hz ~ 10kHz (2-hour mode) CONNECTORS Terminal Input Alarm, alarm reset, summer time Terminal Output Tape end, warning Camera Switching Signal 12V/0V, pulse width: 16.67ms Remote Control For AG-A11 (option)

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications subject to change without notice. This product may be subject to export control regulations.

Converted subcarrier phase shift recording

12-24 hours (linear slow mode)

Warning:Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, videotapes and other materials may infringe upon the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

1. Audio input/output connectors

(phono jacks)

2. Vertical hold controls (2h, 6h)

When the image on the TV monitor runs vertically during still-picture playback, adjust these controls by turning them with a small screwdriver.

3. Video input/output connectors

Video input/output connectors (BNC); connect the input connector to the video camera, etc. and the output connector to the TV monitor, etc.

4. Camera switching output connector

Camera switching output connector; connect it to the sequential switcher.

5. Battery installation area

Install the battery in this area.

6. Alarm input connector

Alarm recording input connector; connect it to the external sensor.

7. COMMON terminal

8. Alarm reset connector

Input connector for releasing alarm recording; +4 to +12VDC voltage is required.

9. SUMMER TIME connector

This is used to switch between the present time and summer time.

10.Tape end output connector

When the cassette tape comes to its end during recording, the alarm device installed externally is activated.

11.WARNING output connector

When trouble has occurred in the unit, the alarm device installed externally is activated.

12.Ground terminal

13. 12VDC input connector (Caution)

When being powered by the car battery, wire the +12V power line using a 5A fuse.

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DIMENSIONS