Panasonic AG-RT850P User Manual

Operating
Instructions
PAL
Time Lapse Recorder
Model AG-
®
P
Printed in Japan VQT9333-1
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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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
Par ts 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
RS-232C Interface ..................................................... 23
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 28
Specifications .............................................................30
• External Timer Recording ..................................... 18
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Features

Recording and playback up to 240-hour time modes with the T-120 tape
In addition to the 6-hour time mode, recording and playback can be performed in the time lapse modes (L18-, L24-, 48-, 72-, 96-, 120-, 168-, 180- and 240-hour modes).
24-Hour recording
When using T-160 tape, 20 fields per second can be recorded for 24 hours using L18 mode.
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 and 320 lines respectively.
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.
Recording check
Recording check can be performed during normal operation by pressing REC REVIEW.
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 frame switcher
Easy connection to a frame 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.
RS-232C connector
With this connector, basic operations of the unit can be controlled using a personal computer (etc.).

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
Inspection item
Transport system cleaning
Audio heads
Video heads
Cylinder unit
Service life inspection 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.
(hours)
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 8000 12000
(L18-/L24-hour mode use)
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Routine & Regular Inspection Request

Display
TIME MODE
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?
11-15-01 6H 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
6H (6 hours).
y Press the PLAY button. The tape is played back by
an amount equivalent to a count on the counter of several figures.
PLAY
u Is the playback image OK?
i Is there any problem with the recorded date and
time?
o Press the REC button.
REC
!0 Check the playback images which were recorded in
the 6-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.
MENU
OFF
REC LOCK
[HOUR METER] 00000H
TV monitor
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Parts 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
MENU
OFF
OFF
STOP PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
PAGE
REV ADV
SHIFT
REW FF
SET
FWD ADV
TRACKING /
V-LOCK RESET
POWER
REC LOCK
INT TIMER
EXT TIMER
TIME MODE
COUNTER /
SEARCH
REC
ALARM
EJECT
REC REVIEW
REC
REV
FWD
q POWER switch
The power is turned on when this switch is pressed. When the switch is pressed again, the power is turned off.
w STOP button
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling.
e PAUSE/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 a few seconds, the unit is returned to the recording mode.
i REC button
Recording starts when this button is pressed.
o TIMER MODE switch
!0 MENU/REC LOCK switch
When this switch is set to REC LOCK, the time mode and operation buttons except for REC and REC REVIEW as well as the power switch cannot be operated while recording is in progress. When it is set to MENU, the menu screen appears.
!1 REW (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).
!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 time lapse mode (L18H – 240H) playback, Quais-V on/
off can be selected. This is the operation switch for internal timer recording or external timer recording.
INT TIMER: 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 TIMER: When the external power is turned on,
Dancing can be reduced.
When it is pressed while a menu screen is
displayed, the setting items move toward the right.
recording starts automatically.
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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 6-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
Cassete insertion display
Recording display
VTR operation 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)
External timer recording mode display
Internal timer recording mode display
Tape remaining display
Time mode display
Memory stop mode display
Alarm search mode display
Auto repeat recording display
Recording lock display
(6H-240H) or
(L18H-240H)
REC lamp lights.
REC lamp lights.
REC lamp lights.
or (Flashing)
or (Flashing)
Daylight savings display
Time/counter
DisplayOperation mode
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:
6 L18 L24 48 72
240 180 168 120 96
!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 record-
ing 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, recording/pause or
rec review 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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Parts 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
rtyuio!0 !1 !2 !3 !5
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.
e
VIEDO
BATTERY
IN
OUT
GND
RS-232C
MIC
REMOTE
PUSH OPEN
!4
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.
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.
Note:
Do not input the signal to this connector while the tape is rewinding automatically in the repeat mode.
o Tape end output connector
When the cassette tape comes to its end during
!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 RS-232C connector
This connector enables basic operations of the unit using a personal computer (etc.)
!5 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
[ALARM] P3 MODE : OFF
t
DURATION : 30SEC
[RECALL] -
y
-
-
-
u
[OUTPUT SELECT] TERMINAL OUT : ERR WARN
[DAYLIGHT SAVINGS] P6 MODE : OFF
!7
[START] [ END ] WEEK :1ST-SUN LST-SUN MONTH: 4 10 TIME : 2:00 2:00
[DIRECT SEARCH] MODE : OFF
i o
!0
!1
MENU SCREEN 7
[RS-232C PARAMETERS] P7 BIT LENGTH : 7BIT
!8
STOP BIT : STOP-1
!9
PARITY : ODD
@0
BAUD RATE : 9600BPS
[MENU LANGUAGE] MODE : ENGLISH
@1
@2 @3 @4 @5
@6
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 and REC REVIEW
w Time setting (see page 12)
are 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
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 a T-120/T-160 tape) of the tape
To release the buzzer: ALARM: Release alarm recording. TAPE END: Tr ansfer the mode from the tape end or
press the STOP button. TAPE REMAIN: Tr ansfer 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 T-120 and T-160 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 6H (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. (30SEC ↔ 1MIN ↔ 2MIN ↔ 3MIN 5MIN 10MIN CONTINUE MANUAL 30SEC...)
MENU SCREEN 4
Recording mode and video output are selected on Menu Screen 4.
!2 Recording time mode selection (see page 14)
When recording starts, the set time mode is always established. (OFF 6H L18H L24H 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H 180H 240H OFF...) 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. 6H: 6-hour mode (compatible with the standard mode of ordinary VTR’s). L18H/L24H: L18-/L24-hour mode (linear slow recording).
48H/72H/96H/120H/168H/180H/240H
120-/168-/180-/240-hour mode (time lapse recording).
: 48-/72-/96-/
!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-
!5 Video signal mode
!6 Playback picture quality selection
CONTINUE
tape end. MANUAL: Alarm recording is performed while the alarm input continues.
This checks the date/time (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.
tected 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.
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 detail of the playback images can be emphasized.
OFF: Regular mode ON: The playback picture has emphasized outlines.
: Alarm recording continues until the
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.
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