Panasonic AG-RT650 Operating Instructions
Operating
Instructions
PAL
Time Lapse Recorder
Model AG-
®
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Printed in Japan
VQT8961
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
S1000H100Î
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IMPORTANT
“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video tapes and other
materials may infringe the right of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”
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 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 appliance.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and
annoying interference, use the recommended
accessories only.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture.
FCC Note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To assure continued compliance follow the attached
installation instructions and do not make any
unauthorized modifications.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
CAUTION:
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
built-in cabinet or in another confined space in
order to keep well ventilation condition. Ensure
that curtains and any other materials do not
obstruct the ventilation condition to prevent
risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to
overheating.
is the safety information.
■
Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video casette
holder.
■
Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong
magnetic fields. Be especially careful of large audio
speakers.
■
Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot,
cold, or damp environment as this may result in damage
both to the recorder and to the tape.
■
Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit.
■
If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time,
protect it from dirt and dust.
■
Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in use.
■
Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit.
Lithium Battery
Replace battery with part No. VL2330/1HF only.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Caution—Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
■
Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on
the top panel.
■
Cassette tape can be used only for one-side, one
direction recording. Two-way or two-track recordings
cannot be made.
■
Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black &
White recording.
■
Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
■
If any liquid spills inside the recorder, have the recorder
examined for possible damage.
■
Refer any needed servicing to authorized service
personnel.
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Contents
Features.......................................................................4
Regular Maintenance Service Recommendation.........4
Routine & Regular Inspection Request ........................5
Parts and Their Functions............................................6
Menu Screens..............................................................9
Date and Time Settings..............................................12
Time/Date Display Position ........................................13
Time Mode Selection .................................................14
Recording Procedure .................................................15
Tips For Better Recording..........................................15
• Recording Mode Lock...........................................15
• Recording Check ..................................................15
• Restoration-of-Power-After-Failure
Recording .............................................................15
Timer Recording.........................................................16
• Internal Timer Recording ......................................16
• Daily Recording (Daily Timer)/
Weekly Recording (Weekly Timer) .......................17
Auto Repeat Recording/Auto Rewinding....................18
Alarm Recording (Emergency Recording) .................19
• Principle of alarm recording ..................................19
• Alarm and display methods during alarm
recording...............................................................19
• Connecting the alarm input connector ..................19
• Alarm Recording Operation ..................................20
• Alarm Recall .........................................................20
Frame Switcher Connection and Recording ..............21
Playback Procedure...................................................22
• Tracking ................................................................22
• Vertical hold adjustment........................................22
Troubleshooting .........................................................23
Specifications .............................................................25
• External Timer Recording.....................................18
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Features
Recording and playback in 24- and 40-hour time
modes with the NV-T160 tape
In addition to the 8-hour time mode, recording and
playback can be performed in the time lapse modes
(24- and 40-hour modes).
Excellently defined still-picture images
More clearly defined still picture images can be produced during playback in color and black-and-white
modes thanks to the horizontal resolution of more than
300 lines.
Full line-up of recording functions
Included in the wide range of recording functions are
restoration-of-power-after-failure recording, recording
every day and by the days of the week using the
internal timer, external timer recording, alarm recording,
emergency recording and repeat recording.
Playback functions
Among the convenient playback functions are the
recording review function for immediate viewing of
recorded material, the handy search function for
locating images promptly, and the forward/reverse field
advance and still-picture functions for careful viewing of
particular scenes.
Repeat recording count display
The number of times a recording is to be repeated can
be indicated on the counter display.
Auto tracking function
The tracking can be automatically adjusted by pressing
the “–” and “+” tracking buttons together.
Built-in time/date generator
This unit comes with a built-in microprocessor with a
calendar function for displaying the time on the display
or TV monitor and for controlling the time of the internal
timer.
Recording lock function
A double recording mode lock function is provided for
safeguarding against operational errors during recording.
Connection to sequential switcher
Easy connection to a sequential switcher is possible
once the unit has been connected to the video input and
camera SW connectors.
Hour meter
The unit contains an hour meter which provides useful
information for maintenance and inspections.
Remote control
The unit can be operated from a distance of about 16 ft.
if the AG-A11 remote controller, available as an optional
accessory, is connected.
Jog/shuttle
A jog or shuttle function for quickly locating playback
sections using the search dial is incorporated.
Regular Maintenance Service Recommendation
Although this unit is designed to withstand long-term use, the items listed below should be inspected regularly so that
the unit is kept in perfect working order. Use the hour meter to know when to conduct the inspections.
The VTR is a piece of precision-made equipment and, as such, it is recommended that the user enter into a
maintenance and inspection agreement to keep the unit operating free of trouble or failures. For further details,
please consult with your dealer.
Cumulative operation time
(hours)
Inspection item
Transport system cleaning
Audio heads
Video heads
Cylinder unit
Service life inspection
Cleaning
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 8000 12000
(24-/40-hour mode use)
The above table merely serves to lay down general guidelines for the inspection of typical parts involved in regular
inspections. The timing of the inspections needs to be adjusted according to the VTR’s operating environment.
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Routine & Regular Inspection Request
8H
Display
TIME MODE
PLAY
REC
This unit is designed to withstand many hours of operation. Nevertheless, it is recommended that routine inspections
be conducted to help ensure trouble-free operation.
CAUTION
Do not forget to conduct the routine inspection with auto repeat recording.
Routine inspection procedure
q Set the power switches on the unit, video cameras,
TV monitor and other equipment connected in the
monitoring system to the ON position.
w Is the picture on the TV monitor OK?
e Are the date and time displayed on the TV monitor
correct?
11-15-00 8H
10:10:55
r Rewind the cassette tape, which was recorded on
the previous day, by an amount equivalent to a
count on the counter of several figures.
REW
t Press the TIME MODE button to set to the mode to
8H (8 hours).
y Press the PLAY button. The tape is played back by
an amount equivalent to a count on the counter of
several figures.
u Is the playback image OK?
i Is there any problem with the recorded date and
time?
o Press the REC button.
!0 Check the playback images which were recorded in
the 8-hour time mode.
!1 Upon completion of all the checks, set the unit to
the desired mode.
Action taken after routine inspections
In the unlikely event of a problem with the unit, turn off the power, take hold of the power plug and disconnect it from
the power outlet, and consult with the dealer from whom the unit was purchased.
Regular inspections recommended
This unit has an hour meter which shows for how many hours the VTR has been used. When the MENU/REC LOCK
switch is set to MENU, Menu Screen 1 appears on the TV monitor, and the hour meter can be checked. Use the hour
meter as a rough guideline to cleaning or replacing the parts inside the unit. For further details, consult with your
dealer.
f
[HOUR METER]
00000H
TV monitor
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REC LOCK
MENU
OFF
Part and Their Functions
qwer t yui
o!0!1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2
Operation mode display
Quasi-V off on
STOP PLAY
MENU
REC LOCK
INT TIMER
EXT TIMER
OFF
OFF
PAUSE/STILL
PAGE
REV ADV
SHIFT
REW FF
SET
FWD ADV
TRACKING /
V-LOCK RESET
TIME MODE
COUNTER /
SEARCH
REC
ALARM
EJECT
REC REVIEW
REC
REV
FWD
q POWER switch/lamp
The power is turned on when this switch is pressed.
When the switch is pressed again, the power is
turned off.
!0 MENU/REC LOCK switch
When this switch is set to REC LOCK, the time
mode and operation buttons as well as the power
switch cannot be operated while recording is in
progress.
w STOP button
When it is set to MENU, the menu screen appears.
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling.
!1 REW (set –) button
e P AUSE/STILL (page) button
When this is pressed during recording, the tape
temporarily stops traveling. When pressed during
playback, the tape temporarily stops traveling, and
a still picture appears on the TV monitor. When
pressed again, the tape travel resumes.
The pages on the menu screen are advanced when
the button is pressed while a menu screen is
displayed.
r PLAY button
Playback starts when this button is pressed.
t Cassette holder
This is the loading slot for the video cassette.
y EJECT button
This is used to eject the video cassette.
u REC REVIEW button
When the button is pressed during recording, the
tape runs temporarily in the reverse direction, and
after the recorded section has been played back,
the unit is returned to the recording mode.
i REC button
Recording starts when this button is pressed.
o TIMER MODE button
This is the operation switch for internal timer recording or external timer recording. The displays
shown below light on the display panel.
INT: At the times set by the internal timer, the
power is automatically turned on or off and
recording starts or stops.
OFF: When timer recording is not performed.
EXT: When the external power is turned on, record-
ing starts automatically.
When this button is pressed, the tape is rewound.
When it is kept depressed during playback, the
review mode is established. When a menu screen
is displayed, it is used to change an item (decrement a value).
!2 Field REV ADV (shift ) button
When this is kept depressed during still-picture
playback, the picture is advanced field by field in
the reverse direction. When it is released, the still
picture reappears. When it is pressed while a menu
screen is displayed, the setting items move
downward.
!3 FF (set +) button
When this is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded.
When it is kept depressed during playback, the unit
is placed in the cue mode. When a menu screen is
displayed, it is used to change an item (increment a
value).
!4 Field FWD ADV (shift ) button
When this is kept depressed during still-picture
playback, the picture is advanced field by field in
the forward direction. When it is released, the still
picture reappears. When this is pressed during 24or 40-hour mode playback, Quais-V on/off can be
selected.
Dancing can be reduced.
When it is pressed while a menu screen is
displayed, the setting items move toward the right.
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!5 Tracking (–, +)/V-LOCK button
These buttons are used to adjust the tracking. If
noise appears on the playback picture, press the
buttons to adjust the tracking is such a way that the
picture is made as clear as possible. When both
buttons are pressed together during 8-hour mode
playback, the tracking is adjusted automatically.
If the image shakes slightly in the vertical direction
during still picture, press V-LOCK buttons to reduce
the dancing.
Further, the time/date display position can be
adjusted during STOP and EJECT (see page 13).
!6 RESET button
When this button is pressed, the counter display is
reset to 0:00:00.
!7 Display panel
External timer recording mode display
Cassete insertion display
Recording display
VTR operation
mode display
Time mode
display
• Operation mode displays
Playback
Recording
Still picture
Recording pause
Recording check
Fast forwarding
Rewinding
Cue
Review
Forward field advance
Reverse field advance
• Error messages
An error code appears when trouble has occurred
during operation.
E-2: Trouble in video cassette insertion area
E-3: Trouble in video cassette tape loading area
E-4: Trouble in cylinder area
E-5: Trouble in tape transport area
d: Formation of condensation (dew)
Internal timer recording mode display
Tape remaining display
Memory stop mode display
Alarm search mode display
Auto repeat recording display
Recording lock display
Daylight savings
display
Time/counter
DisplayOperation mode
or
REC lamp lights.
REC lamp lights.
REC lamp lights.
or (Flashing)
or (Flashing)
Time
display
Date setting
display
!8 TIME MODE ( , ) buttons
These buttons are used to select the recording and
playback time mode. Each time this is pressed, the
time mode changes in the following sequence:
82440
!9 COUNTER/SEARCH button
When this button is pressed, the display on the
display panel changes to time, counter, counter
memory , alarm search and number of repeat recording display.
The “M” mark appears on the display panel in the
counter memory mode. When the tape is fast
forwarded or rewound in this mode, the counter will
automatically stop when 0:00:00 is approached. The
“AS” mark appears on the display panel in the alarm
search mode. When the tape is fast forwarded or
rewound in this mode, the unit is automatically set to
still-picture playback at the alarm recording section.
If the FF button or REW button is pressed during
playback with alarm search, the search will lock. (If
this button is pressed while the tape is being fast
forwarded or rewound, counter memory and alarm
search will not function.)
The “PAS.” mark appears in the display panel in the
number of repeat recordings display mode. The
number of repeat recordings is displayed only when
TAPE END in Menu Screen 4 is set to REPEAT.
The “__PAS” mark is displayed for settings other
than REPEAT.
@0 REC display lamp
This lamp lights while recording is in progress. It
goes off when recording has finished.
@1 ALARM display lamp
This remains lighted while alarm recording is in
progress. It flashes when alarm recording ends.
@2 Search dial/jog dial
Search (outside ring) dial
When the outside ring of the search dial is turned,
the search mode is established. The tape can now
be reviewed or cued at up to 27 times the normal
playback speed. When the search dial is set to the
center click-stop position, the still-picture playback
mode is established.
Jog (inside ring) dial
When the search dial is set to the center click-stop
position, the jog mode is established.
When the inside ring is turned, the tape speed can
be varied within a range of –1 to +1 times the normal
playback speed. When the turning is stopped, the
still-picture playback mode is established.
• During search or jog playback, the picture may
appear in black and white or it may be distorted:
this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
• No sound is heard during search or jog playback.
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Part and Their Functions
q
w
CAMERA
AC IN
SW OUT
ALARM RESET IN
ALARM IN
COMMON
AUDIO
REC IN
IN
OUT
TAPE END OUT
WARNING/
REC OUT
r ty ui o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4
q Camera switching output connector
Camera switching output connector; connect it to
the sequential switcher.
w Audio input/output connectors
Audio input/output connectors (phono jacks)
e 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.
r AC IN connector
Connect the supplied power cord to an AC outlet.
t Alarm input connector
Alarm recording input connector; connect it to the
external sensor.
y COMMON terminal
u Alarm reset connector
Input connector for releasing alarm recording; a +4
to +14 V DC voltage is required.
i REC IN connector
Input connector for recording.
e
VIEDO
BATTERY
IN
OUT
GND
MIC
REMOTE
PUSH OPEN
o Tape end output connector
When the cassette tape comes to its end during
recording, the alarm device installed externally is
activated.
!0 WARNING/REC output connector
When trouble has occurred in the unit, the alarm
device installed externally is activated.
Error warning or recording low signal selected on
the menu screen 3 is output.
!1 GND terminal
This terminal is connected to the signal ground
terminal of the connected unit in order to reduce
noise. It is not connected to ground for safety
purposes.
!2 MIC input jack
Input jack (mini-jack) for an external microphone.
This jack has precedence when signals are supplied
simultaneously to this jack and the audio input
connectors.
!3 REMOTE control connector
For connecting the AG-A11 remote controller which
is available as an optional accessory.
!4 Battery installation area
Install the battery in this area. See “Lithium Battery”
on page 2.
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Menu Screens
One of the menu screens appears on the TV monitor when the MENU/REC LOCK switch is set to MENU. The display
returns to the regular screen when this switch is set to OFF.
• When a menu screen has appeared, the items are set using the page, shift and set buttons.
• Advance through the pages (“page up”) of the menu screen using the page button.
• Move the items (downward or toward the right) using the shift button.
• Change the items (increment or decrement the values) using the set button.
MENU SCREEN 1 MENU SCREEN 2 MENU SCREEN 3
[TIME ADJUST] P1
1-01-2000 SAT
0:00:00
[REC LOCK]
MODE : OFF
[HOUR METER]
00000H
MENU SCREEN 4
[REC MODE] P4
REC T-MODE : OFF
TAPE IN : STOP
TAPE END : STOP
[VIDEO MODE]
MODE : AUTO
DETAIL : ON
[DISPLAY] P2
POSITION : L-UPPER
q
w
[REC INDICATE]
NOT REC : CAMERA
e
[BUZZER]
ALARM : OFF
TAPE END : OFF
r
TAPE REMAIN : OFF
ERR WARN : OFF
MENU SCREEN 5 MENU SCREEN 6
[INTERNAL TIMER REC] P5
!2
[TIMER]START END T-M
!3
SUN OFF
!4
MON OFF
TUE OFF
WED OFF
!5
THU OFF
!6
FRI OFF
SAT OFF
DLY OFF
t
y
u
!7
[ALARM] P3
MODE : OFF
DURATION : 30SEC
[RECALL] -
-
-
-
[OUTPUT SELECT]
TERMINAL OUT : ERR WARN
[DAYLIGHT SAVINGS] P6
MODE : OFF
[START] [ END ]
WEEK :1ST-SUN LST-SUN
MONTH: 4 10
TIME : 2:00 2:00
[DIRECT SEARCH]
MODE : OFF
i
o
!0
!1
!8
!9
@0
@1
MENU SCREEN 1
In addition to the date and time display and the recording mode lock setting which appear on the TV monitor, the hour
meter is displayed on Menu Screen 1.
q Date setting (see page 12)
ON: LOCK on the front display tube flashes up, and
all operations except for REC REVIEW are
w Time setting (see page 12)
prohibited while recording is in progress.
r Hour meter (see page 5)
e Recording mode lock
This indicates the unit’s total operation time (the
cumulative total for the cylinder rotation time).
MENU SCREEN 2
The time/date display position, monitor screen blue display and buzzer settings are performed on Menu Screen 2.
t Display position selection (see page 13)
This selects the position where the date and time
are to be displayed on the TV monitor.
(L-UPPER ↔ R-UPPER ↔ L-BOTTOM ↔
tape remaining before the end is reached in the
recording mode.
ERR WARN: The buzzer sounds when the unit is
set to the warning status.
R-BOTTOM ↔ CENTER ↔ OFF ↔ L-UPPER...)
y Blue display
This sets a blue display on the monitor screen at all
times except while recording or playback is in progress.
BLUE: The display on the monitor screen is blue at all
times except while recording or playback is in progress.
CAMERA: The pictures from the video input connector are shown on the monitor screen at all times
except while playback is in progress.
u Setting of the buzzer sound
ALARM: The buzzer sounds once alarm recording
is performed.
TAPE END: When the tape end is reached in the
recording mode, the buzzer sounds while the tape is
at the end.
TAPE REMAIN: The buzzer sounds when there is
only about 3% (with an NV-T120/T160 tape) of the
To release the buzzer:
ALARM: Release alarm recording.
TAPE END: Transfer the mode from the tape end or
press the STOP button.
TAPE REMAIN: Transfer the mode (but not to
PAUSE or REC REVIEW) from the recording mode
or press the REC button.
ERR WARN: Release the warning status.
• When TAPE END or TAPE REMAIN has been set to OFF, the
buzzer will not sound; however, the REMAIN display will
remain lit or flashing.
• When TAPE END or TAPE REMAIN has been set to ON,
REMAIN lights or flashes on the display tube at the same time
as buzzer sounds.
They cease flashing when the buzzer is released.
Note:
The remaining tape is displayed only with NV-T120 and NV-T160
tapes. It is not displayed when any other tapes are used.
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Menu Screens
MENU SCREEN 3
The alarm recording mode and terminal output are set on Menu Screen 3.
i Alarm recording mode selection (see page 20)
The recording mode in the event of an alarm input
is selected. (OFF → ALARM)
ALARM: When there is an alarm input during
recording in the time lapse mode, the recording time
mode is switched to 8H (alarm recording) and the
details of the alarm status are recorded faithfully.
OFF: Alarm recording is not possible even when an
alarm signal is input during recording.
!0 Alarm recall (see page 20)
!1 Terminal connector output signal setting
o Alarm recording duration setting
This sets the time elapsing from the start of alarm
recording until its end. (30 SEC → 1 MIN → 2 MIN
→ 3 MIN → 5 MIN → 10 MIN → CONTINUE →
MANUAL)
CONTINUE
tape end.
MANUAL: Alarm recording is performed while the
alarm input continues.
: Alarm recording continues until the
MENU SCREEN 4
Recording mode and video output are selected on Menu Screen 4.
!2 Recording time mode selection
When recording starts, the set time mode is always
established. (OFF → 8H → 24H → 40H)
OFF: Any time mode can be set using the TIME
MODE button on the front panel. It can be changed
even while recording is in progress.
!3 Selection of VTR operation when cassette is
inserted
STOP: Stop mode
REC: Simply by inserting the cassette tape, record-
ing is started automatically.
REW REC: When the cassette is inserted, it is
first rewound to the start of the tape and then
recording is started automatically.
!4 Selection of operation when tape end is de-
tected during recording (see page 18)
STOP: Stop mode
REW: The tape is automatically rewound to the
start where it stops.
!5 Video signal mode
!6 Playback picture quality selection
This checks the input times (up to 4) of the alarm
signals.
ERR WARN: When trouble has occurred in the unit
(AUTO OFF), the LOW signal is output.
REC: The LOW signal is output during recording.
REPEAT: The tape is automatically rewound to the
start, and recording is repeated.
EJECT: The tape is ejected.
This selects the operation of the color/black-andwhite automatic selector circuit.
AUTO: The circuit automatically identifies the type
of video input or playback signals, and selects the
color or black-and-white mode accordingly.
COLOR: The color mode is forcibly established.
B_W: The black-and-white mode is forcibly
established.
The outlines of the playback images can be
emphasized.
OFF: Regular mode
ON: The playback picture has emphasized outlines.
MENU SCREEN 5
The internal timer recording modes are set on Menu Screen 5.
!7 Internal timer recording mode setting (see page
16)
This sets the weekly timer or daily timer recording
mode. (OFF/ON)
OFF: Internal timer recording is not set.
ON: Internal timer recording is set. (The start and
stop times are set.)
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Note:
Internal timer recording does not operate when the
date and time have not been set.
MENU SCREEN 6
The daylight savings mode and search dial and jog dial operation mode are set on Menu Screen 6.
!8 Selecting the daylight savings mode
Select the daylight savings mode.
ON: The daylight savings mode is selected.
OFF: The daylight savings mode is not selected.
!9 Setting the start time for the daylight savings
mode
Set the week, month and hour at which the daylight
savings mode is to start.
WEEK: Select 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST (last)
and one of SUN through SAT.
MONTH: Select the starting month (1 – 12).
TIME: Select the start time (1:00 – 22:00)*.
@0 Setting the end time for the daylight savings
mode
Set the week, month and hour at which the daylight
savings mode is to end.
WEEK: Select 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST (last)
and one of SUN through SAT.
MONTH: Select the ending month (1 – 12).
TIME: Select the end time (1:00 – 22:00)*.
@1 Search dial and jog dial direct operation mode
Set the operation mode when the search dial or jog
dial is to be used from another mode.
ON: The dial can be operated directly during STOP
and STILL.
OFF: The dial can be operated after the STILL
button is pressed.
* Minutes are for reference only and cannot be adjusted.
CAUTIONS:
• The menu screens are not displayed while the unit is playing back a tape.
• While the unit is recording, the contents of Menu Screen 1 can be changed; however, Menu Screens 2 to 6 are for
reference only and therefore cannot be changed.
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Date and Time Settings
This unit comes with a time/date generator which enables the date and time to be superimposed on the recording.
When the power is switched on, the date, time of the day and time mode are displayed (in the case of a regular
screen).
TV monitor
1
Date
Time mode
2
STOP PLAY
q
Date:
The date appears as month/day/year.
w
Time mode:
This is set by pressing the TIME MODE button. It
flashes unless recording is in progress.
e
Time:
MENU
OFF
REC LOCK
INT TIMER
OFF
EXT TIMER
PAUSE/STILL
PAGE
REV ADV
SHIFT
REW FF
SET
FWD ADV
The 24-hour system is used.
r
Alarm display:
This appears during alarm recording.
Example: Setting the date and time to Saturday, March 3, 2001 at 3:25.
The time mode is set to 40 hours.
Set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to MENU. Menu
q
Screen 1 appears, and the year digits flash.
Monitor display Display area
[TIME ADJUST] P1
1-01-2000 SAT
0:00:00
m
d
When the shift ( ) button is pressed, the month
e
digits flash.
Press the SET (+, –) buttons to set the month to
“3”.
[TIME ADJUST] P1
3-01-2001 THU
0:00:00
3
Time
Alarm display
4
m
d
w
Press the SET (+, –) buttons to set the year to
“2001”.
[TIME ADJUST] P1
1-01-2001 MON
0:00:00
m
When the shift ( ) button is pressed, the day digits
r
flash.
d
Press the SET (+, –) buttons to set the day to “03”.
[TIME ADJUST] P1
3-03-2001 SAT
0:00:00
m
d
• The year can be set from 2000 to 2079.
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t
When the shift ( ) button is pressed, the hour
digits flash.
Press the SET (+, –) buttons to set the hour to “3”.
u
When the MENU/REC LOCK switch is set to OFF,
the clock automatically starts running from time and
date set.
[TIME ADJUST] P1
3-03-2001 SAT
3:00:00
y
When the shift ( ) button is pressed, minute digits
flash.
Press the SET (+, –) buttons to set the minutes to
“25”.
[TIME ADJUST] P1
3-03-2001 SAT
3:25:00
• To clear the date and time display, set POSITION under (DISPLAY) on Menu Screen 2 to OFF.
• Even if the power should fail for a period of up to one week, the date, time and other display time mode data are
stored in the memory (but only if power has been supplied continuously to the unit for 3 or more days).
When the unit has just been purchased or when it has not been used for along time, the data is not stored in the
memory and the display shown below appears.
[TIME ADJUST] P1
1-01-2000 SAT
0:00:00
• For the date setting, the unit automatically adjusts for leap years.
• Due to temperature fluctuations and other factors, the clock time may run fast or slow with a monthly error of up to
±60 seconds. This is not indicative of malfunctioning. Reset the time at regular intervals.
When the time is reset to “0:00:00” as described, check the menu
settings. If any of the settings are incorrect, please set them again.
TIME
TIME
3-03-01 8H
03:25:00
Flashing
For the seconds, “00” is set.
Even when the switch is set to MENU, the time will
keep advancing if it has not been changed.
TIME
Time/Date Display Position
The position of the date and time displays on the TV monitor changes as shown below when (DISPLAY) on Menu
Screen 2 is changed.
Top left corner Top right corner Bottom left corner No displayCenterBottom right corner
q
Set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to MENU to
display to menu screens. Press the page button to
display Menu Screen 2 on the TV monitor.
POSITION : L-UPPER
w
Press the set (+, –) buttons to position the display
as desired.
POSITION : L-BOTTOM
TIME/DATE display position adjustment function
When the unit is in STOP or EJECT mode, the position of the displayed time/date can be adjusted by pressing the
TRACKING (–) or TRACKING (+) button.
• Pressing the TRACKING (–) button moves the position vertically. (Pressing the button 3 times will return the display
to its original position.)
• Pressing the TRACKING (+) button moves the position horizontally. (Pressing the button 3 times will return the
display to its original position.)
• Pressing the (–) and (+) buttons simultaneously will return the display to its original position (factory setting).
e
Upon completion of the settings, set the MENU/
REC LOCK switch to OFF. The regular screen is
restored, and the date and time appear at the
selected position.
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Time Mode Selection
EJECT
COUNTER /
SEARCH
ALARM
Sound
REC
REV
PULL OPEN
TRACKING /
V-LOCK RESET
TIME MODE
TIME MODE button
Refer to the table given below to select the mode that suits the intended purpose of use.
Video
recording
interval
(sec.)
recording
Mode
Tape
type
Recordable time (hours)
NV-T60NV-T160 NV-T120 NV-T90
8 hours 8 6 4.5 3 1/60 Yes 1/30
24 hours 24 18 13.5 9 0.05 Yes 0.05
40 hours 40 30 22.5 15 0.083 Yes 0.083
REC REVIEW
REC
FWD
Camera
switching
interval
(sec.)
Tape travel
method
Continuous
travel at
11.12 mm/sec.
Continuous
travel at
3.71 mm/sec.
Continuous
travel at
2.22 mm/sec.
Notes on operation
• This unit is designed with the NV-T160 cassette tape as a reference.
• Recording is possible up to 40 hours with this unit when the NV-T160 cassette tape is used.
• Depending on the type of video cassette used, the recordable time will differ.
• Sound can be recorded in all time modes.
• The 24- and 40-hour modes are time lapse modes. Pictures are recorded with frames skipped to enable lengthy
recording and playback.
• A tape recorded in a time lapse (24-/40-hour) mode can be played back in quick motion in the 8-hour mode.
• A tape recorded in the 8-hour mode can be played back in slow motion using the time lapse (24-/40-hour) mode.
• A tape recorded in the 2-hour mode on a different VTR can be played back in the 2-hour mode.
• Tapes recorded on this machine cannot be played back other VHS video recorder as they are not compatible.
Selecting the cassette tape
The unit is designed as a product required to exhibit high reliability in surveillance, security , monitoring, etc. In order to
maintain its recording reliability, it is recommended that the Panasonic video tapes listed below be used.
<VHS tapes> • NV-T160
• NV-T120
• NV-T90
• NV-T60
• NV-T30
• Avoid using 180-minute tapes with this unit.
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Recording Procedure
Before power is restored After power is restored
Stop, play, fast forward Stop mode is established.
Recording
Recording mode is
established.
Auto rewind
Auto rewind during
auto repeat recording
Unit is returned to the
mode applying before the
power failed.
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•
•
•
q Switch on the power to the connected equipment.
w Adjust so that the images of the video cameras
appear properly on the TV monitor.
e Check that the date and time displayed on the TV
monitor have been adjusted properly.
t Set the timer recording, auto repeat recording, alarm
recording, restoration-of-power-after-failure recording or other recording function.
y Select the time mode for the recording.
u Press the REC button.
r Insert a cassette tape into the unit after checking
that the tab on the cassette is intact.
Notes on operation
• If the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed during recording, the unit is set to the pause mode, and after about 5 minutes
in this mode it is transferred to the stop mode.
• Neat frame-to-frame continuity is not achieved if the recording mode is set again after the PAUSE/STILL button is
pressed during recording.
• When the MENU/REC LOCK switch has been set to OFF, other operations can be performed during recording.
• When restoration-of-power-after-failure recording is performed, recording can be continued in the same time mode
even if the power should fail provided that the power is restored within about one week. (This applies only if the
power has been supplied continuously for 3 or more days.)
• When performing auto repeat recording or timer recording, do not neglect to conduct the routine inspections.
• When recording images from a black-and-white camera, set the video signal mode on Menu Screen 4 to B_W.
• Remove the cassette tape if the unit is to be left standing for a prolonged period of time.
• When the power supply is interrupted during recording (with the power switch still ON), a non-recorded portion will
be made in the beginning of the tape travel, or the tape will be over-recorded at its ending section. But this is not a
malfunction.
Tips For Better Recording
In order to ensure greater reliability in monitoring, surveillance and other continuous operations lasting many hours,
this unit comes with some safety functions for recording. Read the following descriptions of these functions before
proceeding to operate the unit.
Recording mode lock
There are two ways, as described below, to maintain
the recording mode during recording by disabling the
operations of the power switch as well as the TIME
MODE and operation buttons.
q Set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to REC LOCK.
w Set REC LOCK on Menu Screen 1 to ON. (See
Note)
The following button and connectors are operational
during recording even if the MENU/REC LOCK switch is
set to REC LOCK.
• Alarm input connector, alarm reset connector
• REC REVIEW
Recording check
When the REC CHECK button is pressed during
recording, the tape runs temporarily in the reverse
direction, and the recorded section is played back. This
function can be used to check the daily operation of the
equipment in the system.
Restoration-of-power-after-failure
recording
When a power failure has occurred during recording,
the unit automatically starts recording if the power is
restored within approximately one week.
• When the power fails, the tape “losing” safety protection function is activated to protect the video heads
and video tape.
Notes:
• When the power cord has come out of the socket or a
power failure has occurred, no operations will be
acknowledged for about 30 seconds after the power
has been restored: this is to protect the tape.
• Once the recording mode is established, recording
cannot be released until REC LOCK on Menu Screen
1 is set OFF.
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Timer Recording
There are two methods of timer recording: one uses the internal timer and the other uses an external timer.
Internal timer recording
Start time and stop time
Bear in mind the following points when setting these
times.
• When the stop time is set later than the start time:
Recording will commence at the start time on the day
concerned and stop at the end time on the same day.
Example: 8:30 → 17:00
• When the start time is set later than the stop time
or the start time and stop time for weekly recording (weekly timer) are the same:
Recording starts at the start time on the day concerned and ends at the stop time on the following day.
Example: 17:00 → 8:30
• When the start time and stop time are the same
(for weekly recording):
Recording starts at 8:30 on the day concerned and
ends at 8:30 on the following day.
Example: 8:30 → 8:30
To record for an entire day, set the start time and stop
time to 0:00.
• Weekly recording (weekly timer) can be set by the
day of the week.
• When (INTERNAL TIMER REC) on Menu Screen
5 is set to OFF for both the weekly timer and daily
recording (daily timer), nothing appears for the
start or stop time. Timer recording is considered
not to be set.
VTR operations after the settings
• The unit’s power is turned off, and even if other buttons are pressed, their operations are not accepted.
• When the start time and stop time have not been set,
INT flashes on the display.
Releasing the internal timer mode
Set the TIMER MODE switch to OFF to clear INT on the
display.
Note:
• Since it takes some moments for recording to start,
set the start time for timer recording one minute
earlier.
Internal timer recording operation
q
Check that a video cassette with its tab intact has
been inserted.
w
Check that the TV monitor shows the correct present time.
e
Set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to MENU to
display the menu screens. Press the page button
so that the INTERNAL TIMER REC timer setting
screen appears on the TV monitor.
[INTERNAL TIMER REC] P5
[TIMER]START END T-M
SUN OFF
MON OFF
TUE OFF
WED OFF
THU OFF
FRI OFF
SAT OFF
DLY OFF
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r
Set the operation times of the internal timer.
• For details on the settings, refer to the sections
on “Daily timer” or “Weekly timer.” (See page 17.)
t
Upon completion of the settings, set the MENU/
REC LOCK switch to OFF. The regular screen is
restored.
y
Set the TIMER MODE switch to INT TIMER so that
INT lights on the display.
When the time and date for Menu Screen 1 have
not been set, a cassette has not been inserted, the
timer has not been set, or when a cassette with a
broken out tab has been inserted, the buzzer
sounds and INT flashes on the display.
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