Panasonic AG-RT650 Operating Instructions

Operating

Instructions

Time Lapse Recorder

Model AG-

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	Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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VQT8961							S1000H100Î

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.

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.

is the safety information.

■ Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video casette	■ Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on
holder.	the top panel.
■ Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong	■ Cassette tape can be used only for one-side, one
magnetic fields. Be especially careful of large audio	direction recording. Two-way or two-track recordings
speakers.	cannot be made.
■ Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot,	■ Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black &
cold, or damp environment as this may result in damage	White recording.
both to the recorder and to the tape.	■ Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder.
■ Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit.	There are no user serviceable parts inside.
■ If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time,	■ If any liquid spills inside the recorder, have the recorder
protect it from dirt and dust.	examined for possible damage.
■ Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in use.	■ Refer any needed servicing to authorized service
■ Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit.	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
•	External Timer Recording .....................................	18

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

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Features

Recording and playback in 24and 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 (24and 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.

Jog/shuttle

A jog or shuttle function for quickly locating playback sections using the search dial is incorporated.

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.

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)	500	1000	1500	2000	2500	3000	3500	4000	8000	12000
Inspection item
Transport system cleaning
Audio heads

Video heads

Cylinder unit
Service life inspection	(24-/40-hour mode use)
Cleaning

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

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

qSet 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?

tPress the TIME MODE button to set to the mode to 8H (8 hours).

TIME MODE

8H

Display

yPress the PLAY button. The tape is played back by an amount equivalent to a count on the counter of several figures.

PLAY

eAre the date and time displayed on the TV monitor correct?

11-15-00 8H 10:10:55

u Is the playback image OK?

iIs there any problem with the recorded date and time?

o Press the REC button.

REC

rRewind the cassette tape, which was recorded on the previous day, by an amount equivalent to a count on the counter of several figures.

REW

!0Check the playback images which were recorded in the 8-hour time mode.

!1Upon 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.

MENU

OFF

REC LOCK

f

[HOUR METER]

00000H

TV monitor

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Part and Their Functions

q w e r	t	y u i
		EJECT REC REVIEW REC
STOP PLAY
PAUSE/STILL		REC

MENU	REV ADV	PAGE	FWD ADV
OFF
REC LOCK						REV	FWD
		SHIFT	TRACKING /			COUNTER /
INT TIMER	REW		V-LOCK	RESET	TIME MODE	SEARCH
			FF
OFF
EXT TIMER		SET				ALARM

o!0!1!2 !3!4 !5 !6

!7

!8 !

qPOWER switch/lamp

The power is turned on when this switch is pressed. When the switch is pressed again, the power is turned off.

wSTOP button

When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling.

ePAUSE/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.

rPLAY button

Playback starts when this button is pressed.

tCassette holder

This is the loading slot for the video cassette.

yEJECT button

This is used to eject the video cassette.

uREC 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.

iREC button

Recording starts when this button is pressed.

oTIMER 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, recording starts automatically.

!0MENU/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.

When it is set to MENU, the menu screen appears.

!1REW (set –) button

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).

!2Field 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.

!3FF (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).

!4Field 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.

Operation mode display

Quasi-V

off

on

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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!5Tracking (–, +)/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).

!6RESET button

When this button is pressed, the counter display is reset to 0:00:00.

!7Display panel

			External timer recording mode display
Cassete insertion display			Internal timer recording mode display
	Recording display		Tape remaining display
			Daylight savings
			display	Time
				display

											Date setting
VTR operation	Time mode										display
mode display	display									Time/counter
						Memory stop mode display
					Alarm search mode display
		Auto repeat recording display
		Recording lock display
• Operation mode displays
Operation mode									Display
Playback							or
Recording							REC lamp lights.
Still picture
Recording pause							REC lamp lights.
Recording check							REC lamp lights.
Fast forwarding
Rewinding
Cue
Review
Forward field advance							or				(Flashing)
Reverse field advance							or				(Flashing)

• 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)

!8TIME 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:

8 24 40

!9COUNTER/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.

@0REC display lamp

This lamp lights while recording is in progress. It goes off when recording has finished.

@1ALARM display lamp

This remains lighted while alarm recording is in progress. It flashes when alarm recording ends.

@2Search 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

e

				BATTERY
	CAMERA			PUSH OPEN
	SW OUT	IN	IN
	AUDIO		VIEDO
	OUT		OUT	MIC
AC IN
	ALARM RESET IN	TAPE END OUT
			GND
	ALARM IN COMMON REC IN	WARNING/		REMOTE
		REC OUT

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qCamera switching output connector

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

wAudio input/output connectors

Audio input/output connectors (phono jacks)

eVideo 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.

rAC IN connector

Connect the supplied power cord to an AC outlet.

tAlarm input connector

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

y COMMON terminal

uAlarm reset connector

Input connector for releasing alarm recording; a +4 to +14 V DC voltage is required.

iREC IN connector

Input connector for recording.

!2 !3

!4

oTape end output connector

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

!0WARNING/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.

!1GND 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.

!2MIC 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.

!3REMOTE control connector

For connecting the AG-A11 remote controller which is available as an optional accessory.

!4Battery 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
[TIME ADJUST]		P1			[DISPLAY]	P2
1-01-2000 SAT				q	POSITION : L-UPPER					t
0:00:00				w	[REC INDICATE]
[REC LOCK]				e	NOT REC : CAMERA					y
MODE : OFF					[BUZZER]
[HOUR METER]					ALARM : OFF
00000H				r	TAPE END : OFF					u
					TAPE REMAIN : OFF
					ERR WARN : OFF
MENU SCREEN 4					MENU SCREEN 5
[REC MODE]		P4			[INTERNAL TIMER REC]	P5
REC T-MODE : OFF				!2	[TIMER]START END T-M					!7
TAPE IN : STOP				!3
TAPE END : STOP				!4	SUN OFF
					MON OFF
[VIDEO MODE]					TUE OFF
MODE : AUTO				!5	WED OFF
DETAIL : ON				!6	THU OFF
					FRI OFF
					SAT OFF
					DLY OFF

MENU SCREEN 3

[ALARM]		P3
	MODE : OFF
DURATION : 30SEC
[RECALL]	-
	-
	-
	-

[OUTPUT SELECT] TERMINAL OUT : ERR WARN

MENU SCREEN 6

[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)

w Time setting (see page 12)

e Recording mode lock

ON: LOCK on the front display tube flashes up, and all operations except for REC REVIEW are prohibited while recording is in progress.

rHour meter (see page 5)

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.

tDisplay 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 ↔ R-BOTTOM ↔ CENTER ↔ OFF ↔ L-UPPER...)

yBlue 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.

uSetting 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

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.

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.

iAlarm 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.

oAlarm 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: Alarm recording continues until the tape end.

MANUAL: Alarm recording is performed while the alarm input continues.

!0Alarm recall (see page 20)

This checks the input times (up to 4) of the alarm signals.

!1Terminal connector output signal setting

ERR WARN: When trouble has occurred in the unit (AUTO OFF), the LOW signal is output.

REC: The LOW signal is output during recording.

MENU SCREEN 4

Recording mode and video output are selected on Menu Screen 4.

!2Recording 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.

!3Selection of VTR operation when cassette is inserted

STOP: Stop mode

REC: Simply by inserting the cassette tape, recording is started automatically.

REWREC: When the cassette is inserted, it is first rewound to the start of the tape and then recording is started automatically.

!4Selection of operation when tape end is detected during recording (see page 18)

STOP: Stop mode

REW: The tape is automatically rewound to the start where it stops.

REPEAT: The tape is automatically rewound to the start, and recording is repeated.

EJECT: The tape is ejected.

!5Video signal mode

This selects the operation of the color/black-and- white 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.

!6Playback picture quality selection

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.

!7Internal timer recording mode setting (see page	Note:
16)	Internal timer recording does not operate when the
This sets the weekly timer or daily timer recording	date and time have not been set.
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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MENU SCREEN 6

The daylight savings mode and search dial and jog dial operation mode are set on Menu Screen 6.

!8Selecting the daylight savings mode

Select the daylight savings mode.

ON: The daylight savings mode is selected. OFF: The daylight savings mode is not selected.

!9Setting 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)*.

@0Setting 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)*.

@1Search 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

	STOP	PLAY
	PAUSE/STILL
MENU	REV ADV	PAGE FWD ADV
OFF
REC LOCK
		SHIFT
INT TIMER	REW	FF
OFF

EXT TIMER

SET

1 Date				2 Time mode

3 Time

4 Alarm display

qDate:

The date appears as month/day/year.

wTime mode:

This is set by pressing the TIME MODE button. It flashes unless recording is in progress.

eTime:

The 24-hour system is used.

rAlarm 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.

q Set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to MENU. Menu

e When the shift (

) button is pressed, the month

Screen 1 appears, and the year digits flash.

digits flash.

Monitor display

Display area

Press the SET (+, –) buttons to set the month to

“3”.

[TIME ADJUST]

P1

m

d

1-01-2000 SAT

[TIME ADJUST]

P1

m

d

0:00:00

3-01-2001 THU

0:00:00

w Press the SET (+, –) buttons to set the year to

r When the shift (

) button is pressed, the day digits

“2001”.

flash.

Press the SET (+, –) buttons to set the day to “03”.

[TIME ADJUST]

P1

m

d

1-01-2001 MON

0:00:00

[TIME ADJUST]

P1

m

d

3-03-2001 SAT

0:00:00

• 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”.
	[TIME ADJUST]	P1		TIME
	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		TIME
	3-03-2001 SAT
	3:25:00

uWhen the MENU/REC LOCK switch is set to OFF, the clock automatically starts running from time and date set.

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.

•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	When the time is reset to “0:00:00” as described, check the menu
1-01-2000 SAT
0:00:00		settings. If any of the settings are incorrect, please set them again.

•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.

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

Bottom right corner

Center

No display

qSet 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

wPress the set (+, –) buttons to position the display as desired.

POSITION : L-BOTTOM

eUpon 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.

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).

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Time Mode Selection

	EJECT REC REVIEW	REC
	REC
PULL OPEN
	REV	FWD
TRACKING /	COUNTER /
V-LOCK RESET	TIME MODE SEARCH
	ALARM

TIME MODE button

Refer to the table given below to select the mode that suits the intended purpose of use.

Tape		Recordable time (hours)				Video		Camera
type						recording	Sound	switching	Tape travel
Mode	NV-T160		NV-T120	NV-T90	NV-T60	interval	recording	interval	method
						(sec.)		(sec.)
8 hours									Continuous
	8		6	4.5	3	1/60	Yes	1/30	travel at
									11.12 mm/sec.
24 hours									Continuous
	24		18	13.5	9	0.05	Yes	0.05	travel at
									3.71 mm/sec.
40 hours									Continuous
	40		30	22.5	15	0.083	Yes	0.083	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 24and 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

q Switch on the power to the connected equipment.

wAdjust so that the images of the video cameras appear properly on the TV monitor.

eCheck that the date and time displayed on the TV monitor have been adjusted properly.

rInsert a cassette tape into the unit after checking that the tab on the cassette is intact.

Notes on operation

tSet 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.

•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.

wSet 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.

		Before power is restored	After power is restored
	•	Stop, play, fast forward	Stop mode is established.
	•	Recording	Recording mode is
			established.
	•	Auto rewind	Unit is returned to the
	•	Auto rewind during	mode applying before the
		auto repeat recording	power failed.

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 con-

cerned 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.

Internal timer recording operation

qCheck that a video cassette with its tab intact has been inserted.

wCheck that the TV monitor shows the correct present time.

eSet 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

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.

rSet 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.)

tUpon completion of the settings, set the MENU/ REC LOCK switch to OFF. The regular screen is restored.

ySet 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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