Philips TL960A5T User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS TL960A5T

Power supply: AC 120V,60Hzonly

If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period and it is not intended to use the unit, it is recommended that the unit be completelyswitchedoffbyremovingtheplug.

Illustratedbelow is molded on the back of your unit.

This symbolwarnstheuserthat uninsulated voltagewithinthe unit may have sufficientmagnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbolalertstheuserthatimportantliterature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:TOPREVENT FIREOR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Warning: Thisequipmenthas been tested and found to comply with the limitsfora Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencewhenthe equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,uses,and can radiate frequency and, if not installedand used in accordance with the operating instructionsmanual,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio communications. Operationof this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interferenceinwhich case the user will be required to correct the interferenceat his own expense.

CAUTION: CHANGESOR MODIFICATIONSNOTEXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

This digital apparatusdoes not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissionsfromdigitalapparatusasset out in the Interference-causingequipmentstandard entitled "DigitalApparatus",ICES-003oftheDepartment of Communications.

Safety

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, turn off the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Neverpull the cord itself.

Installation

• Choose a location in which air can pass through the ventilationholesinthe bottom,top and back of the unit to preventit fromoverheating.

• Do not install the unit near sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,mechanical vibrationsorshock.

• Neverbring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR because it will adverselyaffecttheperformanceofthe VCR.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. The unit is designed for operation in a horizontal position.

Operation

• Condensation If you pour a cold liquid into a glass, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of class. This is the condensation moisture. Condensationon the head drum, one of the most crucial partsof the VCR, will cause damage to the tape. The VCR should not be operated for at least 2 hours after being removed from a cold to a hot environment to avoid condensationfromoccurringon the head drum.

Cleaning

• Be careful; when surface of the case is wiped with a volatileagentsuch as benzine, alcohol, thinner, etc., or a chemicallyprocessedcloth,thesurfacefinishmaybe degraded or its coating may peel off.

Repacking

• It is wise to save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your unit.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factorin the design of every instrument.But,safetyis your responsibilitytoo.

These pages list importantinformationthatwillhelptoassure your employmentand proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment.Pleaseread it carefullybefore operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for futurereference.

INSTALLATION

6 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and

extensioncordsasthiscan resultin a risk of fire or electric shock.OverloadedAC outletsand extensioncordsaredangerous,and so are frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard.Periodicallyexaminethecordand have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation.

7 Power-Cord Protection - Power-supplycords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or againstthem,paying particularattentiontocords at plugs, convience receptacles,and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Caution: To prevent electrical shock,matchwide blade

of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

1 Read and Follow Instructions - Allthe safetyand

operating instructionsshouldbereadbeforethe video product is operated. Follow all operating and use instructions.

2 Retain Instructions- Thesafetyandoperating

instructionsshouldberetainedforfuturereference.

3 Head Warnings - Comply with all warnings on the

video product and in the operating instructions.

4 Grounding or Polarization - The setsconcerned

should be operated with the mains cable supplied.

5 Power Sources - This video product should be

operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your video dealer or local power company. For video productsintended to operate from battery power, or other sources, referto the operating instructions.

8 Ventilation - Slotsand openings in the cabinet are

providedfor ventilationtoensureoperationofthe video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similarsurface.Thisvideoproductshouldnever be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-ininstallationsuchasbookcaseorrack unlessproperventilationisprovidedorthevideo product manufacturer’sinstructionshavebeen followed.

9 Attachments - Do not use attachments unless

recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Caution: Maintainelectricalsafety.Powerlinesoperated equipment or accessoriesconnectedto this unit should bear the UL listing markor CSA certificationmarkon the accessory itselfand should not have been modified so as to defeat the safetyfeatures.Thiswillhelpavoidanypotentialhazardfrom electricshockor fire.Ifin doubt, contact qualified personnel.

10 Water and Moisture - Do not use this video

product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,or loundrytub, in a wet basement,or near a swimming pool, and the like.

11 Accessories - Donot place this video product on

an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,ortable. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,or table recommended by the manufacturer,or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’sinstructions,andshouldusea mounting accessoryrecommendedbythe manufacturer.

11A An appliance and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops,excessiveforce, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

USE

12 Cleaning - Unplug the video product from the wall

outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

13 Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of

any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-outpartsthatcouldresultina fire or electricshock.Neverspillliquidofanykindon the video product.

14 Lightning - Foradded protection for this video

product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-linesurges.

16 Conditions Requiring Service - Unplugthisvideo

product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualifiedservicepersonnelunderthefollowing conditions. a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product. c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operation instructions.Adjust only those controlsthatare covered by the operating instructions.Improperadjustmentof other controlsmayresultindamage and will often require extensiveworkbyaqualifiedtechnician to restorethe video product to its normal operation. e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

17 Replacement Parts - When replacementpartsare

required,have the servicetechnicianverifythat the replacementshe uses have the same safety characteristicsastheoriginalparts.Useof replacementsspecifiedbythevideoproduct manufacturercan preventfire,electricshockor other hazards.

18 Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or

repairsto thisvideoproduct,askthe service technician to perform safetychecksrecommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in save operating condition.

SERVICE

15 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video

product yourselfasopening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.Referallservicingtoqualifiedservice personnel.

Congratulationsonyourpurchase.You are now the owner of a Time Lapse Recorder (TLR), one of the most advanced and simple-to-useVHSstandardvideorecorders on the market. We’resureyou can hardly wait to use it. However, it’s worth takinga moment to read through the operating manual. That way you’ll find out how to use it properly. Whateverbuttonyoupress,youwon’tdamage your video recorder,so you can quite safely practice operating it. Please also read the chapter on safety.

Safety tips

• Dangerous high voltage inside video recorder.Do not open the set. The appliance does not contain any componentsthat can be repaired by the customer. When the appliance is connected to the mains there are some componentsthat are constantlyoperational.Youcan only switchitoff completelybyunplugging it from the mains.

• Note that this video recorder is designed for a power supplyof 110-120V/60Hz.

• Ensure that air can flow freely through the ventilation openings on the appliance. Do not place the appliance on softsurfaces.

• Do not place the appliance near a heat source (e.g.: radiator).

• Ensure that no objects or liquids are allowed to penetrate the appliance. If liquid is spilt on it, unplug it immediately from the mains and call the customer service department.

Contents Page

1. SUMMARY OF BUTTONS, CONTROLS AND SOCKETS 6.

The front of the appliance 6..........................

The rear of the appliance 6..........................

2. INSTALLATION.HOWTO INSTALLYOURVIDEO

RECORDER. 7.......................................

Connecting the television/monitor 7...................

Connecting to an input source 7......................

Connecting to the mains 7...........................

Connectionson the control socket 7..................

On-Screen Display(OSD) 7..........................

Settingthe time/dateon the video recorder 8..........

Basic settings 8....................................

3. PLAYING A PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE 9..............

Fastforwardand rewind 9...........................

The time-lapse/picturesearchfunction 9..............

Stillpicture/slowmotion 9...........................

Tape position. 9....................................

Rectifyingpicturedisturbances. 10...................

4. RECORDING DIRECTLY 11...........................

Erase protection 11.................................

Alarm settings 12...................................

Alarm chart 12.....................................

5. PROGRAMMING RECORDINGS 13....................

TIMER settings 13..................................

InterruptingaTIMERrecordingand standby mode 13...

Checking or changing a TIMER block 13...............

6. SPECIAL FEATURES 14..............................

Connecting two recordersin series 14................

Record Check 14...................................

The lock function 14.................................

7. TROUBLESHOOTING 15.............................

8. SAFETY TIPS 16....................................

Recommended servicing 16..........................

Technical data 17...................................

Accessoriessupplied 18.............................

1. SUMMARYOF BUTTONS, CONTROLS AND SOCKETS

You will find exact details of the various functions in the corresponding chapters.

The front of the appliance

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Digit buttons

S/CL

Select/Delete

Confirm

MENU/TRACKING

JEJECT

GPLAY

Menu/Trackingposition

Up/Plus,Down/Minus Cassetteeject Playback

The rear of the appliance

nREC.

RSTILL

hSTOP

mSTANDBY

Record Stillpicture Stop Switch off Rewind Fastforward

Jog (inner dial)

EXT 1

AUDIOIN

AUDIOOUT

VIDEOIN

VIDEOOUT

Mainssocket Scart socket(AVEuroconnec-

tor) CINCH audio input socket CINCH audio output socket BNC video input socket BNC video output socket

Controlsocket:

Pin1 ALARMIN Pin2 SERIALIN Pin3 ALARMRESET/RECOUT Pin4 GND (earth) Pin5 ALARMOUT Pin6 SERIALOUT Pin7 CAM. SW. OUT Pin8 TAPE END OUT Pin9 RECORD CHECK

2. INSTALLATION. HOW TO INSTALL YOUR VIDEO RECORDER.

Connecting the television/monitor

Connect your monitor/televisionsettothecorresponding VIDEO OUT socket on the video recorder with a BNC cable. Connect your monitor/televisionsettothecorresponding AUDIO OUT socket on the video recorder with a cinch cable.

Insteadof using the BNC-cable you can also use the scart cable as a connection between scart socket and television/monitor.

Select programmenumber ’EXT’, ’0’ or ’AV’ on your monitor/televisionsettoplayrecordings. Consultthe operating manual for your monitor/televisionset for furtherinformation.

Connecting to an input source

Connect your video source (e.g.: camera) to the corresponding VIDEO IN socket on the video recorder with a BNC cable. Connect your audio source (e.g.: camera with a microphone) to the corresponding AUDIO IN socket on the video recorder with a CINCH cable.

Connections on the control socket

Do not connect any external voltage sources to the 9 contacts on the control terminal as this could damage the inputs and outputs. To connect the wire, remove 5 - 10 mm of the insulation and insert the bare wire into the relevant opening right up to the insulation.

See "Technical Data" for more information on the signal level at the control terminal.

Connecting to the mains

1Connecttheapplianceendof the power cable into mains

socket

2Plugtheotherplugintothe wall socket.

at the rear of the video recorder.

20:00

Note: * The video recorder switches on automatically when you insert a cassette or press button * When ’SET CLOCK’ appears in the display or if the clock time flashes in the display, e.g.:’20:00, you must set the clock. * When ’PL’ (POWER LOSS) appears on the screen, press button

S/CL

mSTANDBY

On-Screen Display (OSD)

1Press button

STOP mode to call up the On-Screen Display (OSD).

2Press buttons

main menu.

-----------------------vw OK/MENU

3If there is more than one choice, select the one you

require by pressing button

4To confirm, press button 5To exit from the OSD, press button

The bottom line of the screen displays information on operation.

MENU/TRACKING

MAIN MENU

CLOCK SETTINGS BASIC SETTINGS ALARM SETTINGS ALARM MEMORY TIMER SETTINGS

HEAD USAGE TIME

000000H

with the recorder in

to go to the required line in the

S/CL

MENU/TRACKING

Setting the time/date on the video recorder

Basic settings

In all the steps below, press buttons

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1Press button

MENU/TRACKING

INGS in the main menu. Now press button

or digit buttons

. Select CLOCK SETT-

The word ’MENU’ will appear in the display on the video recorder during the next steps.

2Set the current time (TIME).

When you enter minutes, seconds will automatically be set to ’0’.

3Now press button

again.

Set the current date (DATE).

4Now press button

again.

Now set the current month (MONTH).

5Now press button

again.

Now set the current year (YEAR).

6Press button

MENU/TRACKING

again, followed by

. You have now finished setting the

time and date.

7Press button

MENU/TRACKING

to exit from the main

menu.

Define the basic settings on your appliance: input via SCART or BNC socket, position of OSD, camera synchronisation and locking function.

1In the main menu, select the ’BASIC SETTINGS’ line.

2Select the ’SCART’ or ’BNC’ socket as the recording

source (REC SOURCE). If no recording source has been connected or if the recording source has been incorrectly selected in the basic settings, ’NO VIDEO’ appears in the display.

3Select the position of the OSD (OSD POS): bottom left

(L-BOTTOM), bottom right (R-BOTTOM), top left (L-UPPER), top right (R-UPPER), OFF.

4Select ’artificial synchronisation’ (V SYNC) INT or EXT.

5Select the lock function (SEC CODE) with (ON) or (OFF).

See the chapter ’Special Features’ for more information.

BASIC SETTINGS

REC SOURCE BNC RS 232 ON OSD R-BOTTOM V SYNC INT BEEP N PLAY MODE 24HA

SEC CODE OFF

-----------------------vw/S OK/MENU

Note:

TIME : 13:45

DATE : 28 MONTH: 02 YEAR : 98

-----------------------vw/0-9 OK/MENU

* Always leave the video recorder connected to the mains so as not to lose the basic settings.

3. PLAYING A PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE

1Switch the monitor/television set on.

2Insert the cassette into the appliance with the window

facing upwards. Inserting the cassette automatically switches on the appliance.

3Press button

GPLAY

. The word ’PLAY’ will appear in the display, along with the current total recording time for time-lapse recordings, e.g.: 24h. In the 24h mode, in the menu BASIC SETTINGS, you can select between ’24HA’ (audio on) and ’24H’ (audio off).

4To interrupt playback, press button

hSTOP

The word ’STOP’ will appear in the display.

5To remove the cassette, press button

JEJECT

Note: * The video recorder automatically cleans the video heads before playing back every tape. This keeps the playback quality as good as possible. * The sound on 12h + 24h recordings may be poorer than on 2h recordings. There is no sound on other long time recordings.

Note: * The picture quality is poorer when using the picture search function. The sound is switched off.

Still picture/slow motion

1Press button

2Press button

Every time you press move on one frame. Keep button played back in super slow motion.

3Turn outer rotary control

the speed of the playback in several stages. The sound is switched off during slow motion playback.

4Turn inner dial

forwards and backwards.

5Press button

again.

GPLAY

RSTILL

. The picture will stop.

RSTILL

again, the picture will

pressed. The recording will be

! "

. You can change

. You can play back individual pictures

to play back at the normal speed

Fast forward and rewind

1To stop the tape, press the

rotary control

! "

will be fast forwarded or rewound at high speed.

2Press button

hSTOP

required tape position.

hSTOP

button. Turn outside

to the left or right. The tape

as soon as you have found the

The time-lapse/picture search function

1Press button

2With the inner dial

different time-lapse speeds, e.g.: 12, 24, ... hours.

3Turn outer rotary control

picture search speeds.

GPLAY

you can play back the tape in

! "

to select different

Note: * If the still picture vibrates vertically, press button

MENU/TRACKING

and then button

bration is minimal. Confirm by pressing button

until the vi-

Tape position. Establishing your current position on the tape.

The tape length is indicated on the cassette in minutes, e.g.: ’E120’ is 120 minutes of playing time (= 2:00 hours). You will find the tape length printed on the left hand side of the front narrow edge. However, the actual playing time might be a little longer than specified (e.g.: 2:05 hours). You can read the exact number of minutes played in the display during fast forward, rewinding, recording, playing back and pause/stop, e.g.: ’U1:25’.

Some more useful tips: * The video recorder has to calculate the tape position when a new cassette is inserted. The video recorder will therefore display ’ - : - -’ first,and after a few seconds the used playing time will be displayed. * Only use T120 cassettes. Other cassettes will indicate a wrong tape position.

Rectifying picture disturbances.

Every time you insert a cassette in the video recorder, it automatically sets the right tracking position. You can adjust the automatic tracking position for recordings recorded on another machine. If you need to do so, proceed as follows:

1Press button

2Press button

3Press button

GPLAY

twice.

MENU/TRACKING

until the playback quality is op-

timised.

4Press button

. This setting will be retained until the

cassette is removed.

Note: * Cleaning function: Select the 3h-playback mode. During playback, hold the

MENU/TRACKING

button for several seconds. The video head cleaning function starts. * Some cassettes have poor picture and sound quality. This is not a malfunction on your video recorder. * If the picture jumps vertically, switch the ’V SYNC’ function in BASIC SETTINGS to (INT). * If playback is poor (12h + 24h), press button

S/CL

4. RECORDING DIRECTLY

To make a recording, proceed as follows:

1Insert a cassette. The video recorder will switch on

automatically. You can also switch it on by pressing button

2To start the recording, press button

The word ’REC’ and the current total recording time, e.g.: 2h, will appear in the display on the video recorder. The video recorder will start recording.

3Stop recording by pressing button

4Select the total recording time with button

Some general tips: * If you have forgotten to insert a cassette, the display will read ‚NO CASSETTE’. * If you accidentally try to start recording on a cassette that is erase protected, the word ’PROTECTED’ will appear in the display. The cassette will be automatically ejected. * If the end of the cassette is reached during recording, the appliance will stop automatically. If you have activated repeat recording (REPEAT REC), the tape will wind back to the beginning. The video will then start recording at the beginning of the tape. * Existing recordings on the tape will be automatically deleted if you make a new recording on the tape.

hSTOP

nREC.

hSTOP

Erase protection

To prevent an important recording from being deleted accidentally, you can remove the erase protection tab on the narrow side of the cassette with a screwdriver. To undo the erase protection, seal the gap again with adhesive tape.

Alarm settings

Alarm chart

Defining the alarm settings on your appliance: automatic alarm recording, alarm reset time and repeat recording.

1In the main menu, select the ’ALARM SETTINGS’ line.

2Select the alarm recording function (ALARM ENABLE)

(A2H, A12H, A24H, N).

3Select the reset time (RESET TIME) after an alarm

recording.

4Select the repeat record function (REPEAT REC) with (Y)

or (N) or ’NOT IF ALARM’.

ALARM SETTINGS ALARM ENABLE N RESET TIME 5 MIN. REPEAT REC N

-----------------------vw/S OK/MENU

To view a chart displaying the most recent alarm recordings with their number, date and time, proceed as follows:

1In the main menu, select the ’ALARM MEMORY’ line.

S/CL

GPLAY

button

2Select an alarm line. Start playback by pressing

3If you want to delete all entries, press the

for a few seconds. If you remove the cassette all entries will be deleted as well.

ALARMDATE TIME 1 01.12.98 13:25 2 01.12.98 18:10 3 01.13.98 19:30 4 01.14.98 20:25 5 01.15.98 22:12 6 01.16.98 00:15 7 01.16.98 12:01 8 01.16.98 17:50

-----------------------vw/y CL MENU

Note: * Alarms will only be recorded if there are alarm sensors connected to your video recorder. * Alarm recordings can only be interrupted by an external alarm reset (RESET).

5. PROGRAMMING RECORDINGS

TIMER settings

You can programme up to 7 TIMERS within any 31-day (1 month) period. You can select between a one-off, daily or weekly recording. The settings you made in the BASIC and ALARM SETTINGS menu will apply. You will then see a chart of all programmed TIMERS with their dates, start times and stop times, recording speed, TIMER on or off.

1In the main menu select the ’TIMER SETTINGS’ line.

DATE START STOP MOD TIM

y -- --:-- --:-- --- ---

-----------------------vw CL OK/MENU

2To activate a new TIMER line, press button

Interrupting a TIMER recording and standby mode

You cannot operate the video recorder manually while a programmed recording is being made. To interrupt the programmed recording, press button

hSTOP

and hold for a few seconds.

Checking or changing a TIMER block

1Press and hold button

2Press button

MENU/TRACKING

TINGS menu.

3The TIMER blocks will appear in time order on the

screen.

4Now press one of the digit buttons

recording date, start time, stop time, TIMER-activation and recording speed.

hSTOP

for several seconds.

. Select the TIMER SET-

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to change the

3To select the DATE, the START time and the STOP time,

press digit buttons

DATE START STOP MOD TIM 19 17:00 17:01 12H ON

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v1 v2 v37 8 w4Sw5 w6 OK/MENU

4Select the recording speed (’MOD’).

5Switch the TIMER on or off (’TIM’).

6When you have finished your entry in the TIMER line,

confirm with

7To delete a TIMER line, press button

8Press button

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MENU/TRACKING

S/CL

twice. The video record-

er is now in standby and cannot be operated.

5Finally press button

. If you have changed the settings, the new settings will now be stored in the video recorder.

6Press button

MENU/TRACKING

twice. The video record-

er is now in standby.

Notes: * If a timer is programmed, ’DATE’, ’START’, ’STOP’, ’TIMER’ will appear in the display on the video recorder.

6. SPECIAL FEATURES

Besides the functions described above, your video recorder has a number of other special features for additional ease of use. Find out more about them below.

Connecting two recorders in series

You can connect two recorders in series. This enables you to perform uninterrupted surveillance. The first recorder starts the second at the appropriate time. The first recorder will be in RECORD mode. The second will be in STOP or STANDBY.

The lock function

You can lock the video recorder to prevent unauthorised use.

1In the main menu select the ’BASIC SETTINGS’ line.

2Select the ’SEC CODE’ line and switch the function ’ON’

by pressing button

3To confirm, press button

XXXX’ will appear in the display on the video recorder.

4To enter your personal 4-digit security number, use digit

buttons

5To confirm, press button

6To unlock the video recorder, press any button and enter

your security number with digit buttons The machine is now ready for use again.

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S/CL

. The words ’LOCKED

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Note: * On the first recorder the ’REPEAT RECORD’ function must be switched off.

Record Check

If you press the seconds of the recording will be shown.

nREC.

button while recording, the last few

Note: * If you have forgotten your number, contact your dealer or customer service point.

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible cause

The video recorder does not react when you press any buttons.

No playback from video recorder * No recording on the cassette.

Bad playback quality on video recorder * Use TRACKING function if the recording was made on another

The programmed recording function does not work * Time wrongly programmed.

* No power. * A programmed recording is currently being made. * Technical fault - Disconnect from the mains for 30 seconds and then reconnect. If that does not help, you can: 1. Disconnect from the mains. 2. Press and hold button reconnect to the mains. All the data memories will be reset (deleted).

* The wrong VCR channel number on the television set has been selected, or the channel has been set wrong. * The connecting cable between the monitor/television set and the video recorder has been disconnected.

machine. * Poor quality or worn cassette.

* Time/date not properly set. * A cassette with erase protection has been inserted.

hSTOP

on the machine and

8. SAFETY TIPS

Precautionary safety measures/Tips

• Do not take the appliance straight from a cold room into a hot room or vice versa immediately after transportation. Do not use in an extremely humid environment.Togive the appliance time to acclimatise, do not install the appliance for at least 3 hours after unpacking.

• Do not use the appliance in dusty rooms, near strong magnetic fields or in places where it will be exposed to vibration.

• We recommend disconnecting the appliance from the mains during thunderstorms to prevent lightning damage.

• There must be a vertical gap of at least 20 cm between the video recorder and the television set/monitor.

• Inserting fingers or foreign bodies into the cassette compartment can damage the mechanics of the appliance.

• This video recorder operates with standard VHS cassettes.

• To ensure that the picture quality on your video recorder is as

good as possible, only use branded VHS cassettes.

• This operating manual is printed on recycled paper. This helps to preserve our environment.

• Use your local facilities for environmentally friendly disposal of packaging.

• This electronic appliance contains many materials that can be recycled. Find out whether your old one can be recycled in any way.

Recommended servicing

• This machine is designed for longevity. The operating hours are displayed in the main menu (HOUR METER). In order to ensure that your video recorder runs smoothly, we recommend servicing it every 1000 hours as follows:

Operating hours 1000 2000 3000 4000

etc.

Inspectionpoint

Transport system 1111

A/C head 1111

Upper drum 1"1"

Lower drum 1"1"

Capstan Axle 1111

Capstan Motor ----

Pressure roller 1"1"

Cleaning the heads - " - "

1... Cleaning

"... Servicing, replacing components

• The capstan motor and A/C head should also be replaced every 10,000 hours.

• This table is only a rough guide to servicing. You should adapt the actual servicing intervals according to the conditions in which the video recorder is used.

Technical data

Signallevel on control socket

Connection Signallevel Note

Pin 1 ALARM IN Alarm input

Pin 2 SERIAL IN Starting the recording on a second video recording

Pin 3 RESET/REC OUT Alarmreset

Pin 4 GND

Pin 5 ALARM OUT Alarm output

HIGH: 5V LOW: GND

HIGH: 5V - 12V LOW: GND

HIGH: 5V LOW: GND

HIGH: 12V Iout = max. 50mA Short circuit protected

min. 0,5 sec. Input active with LOW

Setting the menu in ALARM

SETTINGS

signal level

signal level Output active with HIGH signal level

Mass

Output active with HIGH signal level

Pin 6 SERIAL OUT Output for starting a second video recorder

Pin 7 CAMERA SW OUT Camera switching pulse

Pin 8 TAPE END OUT Tape end warning

Pin 9 RECORD CHECK

HIGH: 12V Iout = max. 50mA Short circuit protected

HIGH: 5V LOW: max. 0,8V Internal pullup 5kOhm

HIGH: min. 11V Iout = max. 50mA Short circuit protected

HIGH: 5V - 12V LOW: GND

10 sec. Output active with LOW

signal level

4 frames after the recorded

frame

15 Minutes be-

fore end of tape

at least 0,5 sec. Input active with LOW

EJECT or REWIND

Output active with LOW signal level

signal level

• Mains power 110 to 120V

• Mains frequency 60Hz

• Power consumption typically 15W (typically 9,5 W in standby)

• Wind/Rewind time typically 95s for an E120

• Ambient temperature during operation +10˚C to +35 ˚C

• Relative humidity 30% to 80%

• Recording: 2, 12, 24, 48, 72, 168, 336, 720, 960 hours

• Operating position max. 15˚ inclination in all directions

• Size 380 x 338 x 86 mm (incl. feet)

• Weight approx. 4,6 kg

• Video resolution VHS 240 lines

• Audio (SP) 500Hz - 10KHz (8dB) in 2h mode

• Power failure protection: 24 hours.

• VIDEO IN/OUT socket: 1 V p-p, 3dB, 75 Ohm

• AUDIO IN socket: -10dB, 50 kOhm

• AUDIO OUT socket -6dB, less than 1kOhm

Distributed by: Philips Consumer Electronics Company Knoxville Tennessee 37914

Accessories supplied

• Operating instructions

• Power cable

• BNC cable (2)

• Double CINCH cable

• CINCH-BNC adapter (2)

To be able to identify your appliance if it is stolen, please enter the serial number (PROD.NO.) in the illustration. You will find the serial number on the type plate on the reverse of the appliance. It will also be quicker for us to answer any customer service queries if you can give the information on the type plate when you contact us. You should therefore keep this page in a safe place.

TYPE TL960A5T

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