Panasonic AG TL950 User Manual

Operating

Instructions

Professional/Industrial video

Model AG-

Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder

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

Printed in Japan

VQT9726

LLT0004-001A

OPERATION LOCK

By engaging the operation lock system [LOCK], you can prevent accidental or deliberate interference with recording

operation or power supply.

When this function is activated, all operation buttons are disabled.

REC

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

SET

REV ADV

FWD ADV

“LOCK” indicator

[LOCK] button

[TIME MODE+/–] button

1 Engage the mode you want to lock (such as the Rec or Play mode).

2 While pressing the [LOCK] button, press the [TIME MODE+/–] button. “LOCK” is shown on the display, indicating

that the Operation Lock mode is engaged.

3 To unlock the VCR, press the [TIME MODE+/–] button while pressing the [LOCK] button. The “LOCK” indication on

the display disappears and the unit can now be operated normally.

To prevent unauthorized use, detach this page and keep it in a safe place.

CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS

PLAYBACK

1-1 Major Features............................................. 6

1-2 Periodical Maintenance................................ 7

1-3 Precautions .................................................. 7

1-4 Daily Inspection............................................ 8

1-5 Regarding S-VHS ET Rcording ................... 8

7-1 Preparation ................................................ 46

7-2 Playback .................................................... 46

7-3 Special-Effects Playback ........................... 47

• Still/Field Advance/Reverse Playback .... 47

• Shuttle Search ........................................ 48

7-4 Alarm Search/Date and Time Search ........ 49

7-5 Repeat Playback........................................ 51

7-6 Counter Memory Function ......................... 51

7-7 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment ..................... 52

7-8 QUASI-V .................................................... 52

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 Front Panel .................................................. 9

2-2 Display ....................................................... 11

2-3 Rear Panel ................................................. 12

3 CONNECTIONS

3-1 Connecting to a Camera ............................ 14

3-2 System Using Sequential Switcher ............ 15

8 TROUBLESHOOTING

8-1 Error Indications......................................... 53

8-2 No Error Indication ..................................... 54

3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output

Terminal Connections ................................ 16

9 APPENDIXES

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

9-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time

Table .......................................................... 55

4-1 On-Screen Display..................................... 17

4-2 Main Menu Display .................................... 18

4-3 Date and Time Setting ............................... 19

4-4 Hour Meter Display .................................... 20

4-5 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display ....... 21

4-6 Menu Switch Setting .................................. 22

4-7 Contents of Menu Switches ....................... 23

9-2 Rear Panel’s Inputs/Outputs ...................... 56

9-3 Specifications............................................. 57

5 PREPARATION

5-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading...................... 27

5-2 Recording/Playback Speed Mode

Selection .................................................... 28

6 RECORDING

6-1 Switch Setting During Recording ............... 29

6-2 Recording Basic Operation ........................ 30

6-3 Timer Recording ........................................ 31

• Timer Recording Program Setting .......... 31

• Holiday Timer Recording Setting ............ 35

The AG-TL950P is a video cassette recorder able to

execute timelapse recording with VHS cassettes.

Use only video cassettes bearing the

mark.

• Canceling/Changing Timer Recording

Program .................................................. 36

This unit is designed for professional use.

• Notes on Timer Recording ...................... 37

6-4 Alarm Recording ........................................ 38

6-5 Sensor Recording ...................................... 40

6-6 Series Recording ....................................... 41

6-7 Repeat Recording ...................................... 43

Panasonic is not liable for compensation for loss or

damage to recordings in the event this unit fails to

record or play back properly because the unit

malfunctions or a defective video cassette tape is used.

6-8 Recording with External VCR Activation

Signal ......................................................... 44

Please note that it may be unlawful to use any material

recorded from TV broadcast programs or pre-recorded

programs without the consent of the owner of

recorded exclusively for personal use.

6-9 How to Restore Recording After Power

Failure ........................................................ 45

6-10 External Timer Recording .......................... 45

6-11 Tape End Buzzer ....................................... 45

1 INTRODUCTION

1-1 Major Features

5 S-VHS/S-VHS ET recording

5 Tape position search function

You can automatically search the start of an alarm

recording or search for a recording made at a specified

date and time.

S-VHS or S-VHS ET is employed as the recording

mode. Employing the S-VHS ET recording mode

enables recording with a horizontal resolution of 400

lines on a VHS cassette. The VHS mode is only

available for playback.

5 Recording check function

Recording conditions (quality) can be checked at any

time during recording by pressing the REC REVIEW

button.

5 Extended timelapse recording for up to 960 hours

Recording times are selectable from 2 hours (SP mode),

6 hours (EP mode) and L12/L18/L24/24/48/72/120/168/

240/480/960 (Timelapse mode) (when T-120 tape is

used).

5 Operation lock system

The secret operation lock system prevents an accidental

or deliberate interference with VCR operation.

5 Camera switching signal output terminal

5 Warning function

5 High-resolution recording

Delivers horizontal resolution of more than 400 lines

even in color mode.

Error indications are shown on the front panel display.

Error warnings include condensation and problems with

cassette loading, cassette unloading, or the rotating

system operation mode.

*When a tape recorded on this unit is played back on

another VCR, noise may appear on playback picture.

5 High-density recording (HDR) function

Using the EP head, the tape is advanced at a fine pitch

for timelapse recording. In this way, about three times

more information is recorded in the same period than in

conventional timelapse modes. While this results in

some degradation of picture quality, the increased

coverage allows you to analyze the development of a

situation in greater detail. The actual recording duration

on the tape is the same as that of an ordinary timelapse

recording (select with menu switch <HIGH DENSITY

REC>).

5 Operating mode-off video throughout function

Even when the operating mode is off, the camera’s EE

input can be output from the VCR.

5 Series recording function

Two or more AG-TL950P can be connected for

extended, long-term series recording. As the tape in

each VCR reaches the end, the next unit in the series

will automatically start recording.

5 Time adjust function

With the IN/OUT terminal for time adjustment, the time

difference can be set to “0” with multiple AG-TL950P

connected. (adjustment time: 00:00/12:00)

5 Digital hour meter display

5 Repeat playback/recording

5 Alarm recording, tape end and warning electronic

buzzer

5 Recording control with external activation signal

5 Counter end function

5 External timer connection

5 Alarm recording function

When an alarm signal is input in the Record mode, the

2/6/L12/L18/L24/24/48-hour mode is automatically

engaged. Alarm recording time can be selected from 5,

10, 15, 30, 60, 120, or 180 sec., to COUNTINUE, or set

manually.

An index code is automatically recorded at the start

point of the alarm recording for use as an alarm cue

signal. Alarm recording points can be accessed quickly

with the alarm search function.

5 Summer time compensation function

5 Sensor recording

Whenever an alarm signal is input in the Stop mode

(Stop, Timer Recording Standby or Operating Off

mode), the Record mode is automatically engaged.

5 Time/date generator

Superimposes date, month, year, hour, minute and

second on the image during recording. Also allows you

to display the number of alarms, alarm time, and the

number of the power failures on a monitor.

5 Timer-recording function

Up to 8 programs can be set for daily, weekly, or

weekday timer-recording. You can also set timer

recording for up to 16 days a year by specifying the date

(holidays, for example).

1 INTRODUCTION

1-2 Periodical Maintenance

This VCR incorporates precision mechanical parts which will collect dirt over time and ultimately deteriorate and wear out.

Over long periods of use, dirt and dust accumulates on the heads, drums and tape transport mechanisms. Dust which

penetrates the VCR (especially during outdoor use) also promotes the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by causing

poor contact between tape and heads. This also prevents the VCR from maintaining video and audio quality at high levels.

To prevent wear and deterioration, clean the heads regularly using a head cleaning tape. However, because a head cleaning

tape alone cannot clean the entire tape transport mechanism, this should also be inspected periodically to prevent any

problems that could result from a sudden failure.

As replacement and adjustment of parts require advanced skills and specialized equipment, please contact the person in

charge of professional video equipment at your nearest Panasonic-authorized service agent for servicing.

Periodic Maintenance

Monitoring Usage Time

Check or replace the following mechanical parts according

to the running time.

The total operation time reached by an ordinary home VCR

in 5 or 6 years may be reached by a professional VCR in

as few as 5 or 6 months. Therefore, it is important that the

total hours of operation be carefully monitored. An hour

meter in the on-screen display (see page 20) shows the

accumulated time. In the chart below, the hours

accumulated in each month are shown in relation to the

number of hours used per day. Times shown in the shaded

area indicate that maintenance should be performed.

Running time

Drum ass’y (including heads)

Pinch rollers

1000H 2000H 3000H 4000H

⅜

ⅷ

⅜

Drive parts

^ : Cleaning

⅜ : Check or replace as required.

ⅷ : Replace

Usage

time per

1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 12 months

day

2 hours

8 hours

12 hours

24 hours

120

480

180

720

360

720

• Maintenance requirements may vary depending on the

operating environment and usage. The information

above should be used as a reference guide.

Replace the built-in lithium battery approximately every

two years.

240

360

720

1440

2160

4320

2880

4320

8640

720

1080

2160

1440

1-3 Precautions

Handling and storage place

5 Avoid using the unit in places subject to the following

After about 3 minutes, this unit automatically enters the Stop

mode.

conditions:

• extreme heat or cold

• strong magnetic fields (do not use a transceiver within 2

meters of this unit)

5 Handle the unit carefully

• Do not place anything heavy on the unit (a monitor, etc.). A

malfunction may occur.

• high humidity

• Do not put any foreign substance into the cassette loading

slot.

• Avoid violent shocks to the recording chassis during

transportation. Remove the cassette tape from the unit for

transportation.

• dust and soil

• vibrations

• variations in temperature

5 Use this unit in horizontal (flat position) only.

5 Turn off the power to save electricity when not using the

5 To avoid overheating the unit, do not block ventilation

slots or stack the units. If the internal temperature rises

too high, the tape may be damaged.

5 When playing back a tape recorded on another VTR, there

may be some noise output even when tracking

adjustments are carried out. This is not a malfunction.

5 Do not leave the unit in the Still or Record Pause mode for a

long time as this may damage the tape.

unit.

5 To clean the unit, just wipe it with a soft cloth.

Use of thinner or benzene may dissolve or tarnish the surface.

To remove stains, wipe it using a cloth dipped in water mixed

with a little amount of neutral detergent, and wipe it again with

a dry cloth later on.

5 Never put your hand into the front-loading tape door.

If you do so, you may get hurt.

Condensation

5 Condensation

5 When condensation is expected to occur

Turn the power of the VCR on before use.

5 If condensation has occurred

When cold beer is poured into a glass, water drops

appear on the glass’s surface. This phenomenon is

called “condensation”. When condensation occurs on

the VCR’s head drum and tape guides it may damage

the tape.

The VCR automatically ejects the cassette and the error

indication “E-08” blinks on the display. Operation is

disabled until the “E-08” indication on the display goes out.

5 Condensation occurs in the

Head drum

REC

following cases:

• When the VCR is moved from a

cold place to a warm place.

• In a room that has just been heated

or in an area directly exposed to a

cooler.

POWER

STOP

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON CREEN

PAUSE/

HIFT

REW REV PLA

TILL

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER

EARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

TIME MODE

AG-

REV ADV

FWD ADV

Video tape

• When there is excessive humidity.

1 INTRODUCTION

1-3 Precautions

Video cassette

• Only use video cassette bearing the

mark.

• To prevent accidental erasure of a recorded tape, break

the erasure prevention tab on the cassette. To use a

cassette with a broken tab, place a piece of cellophane

tape over the broken tab.

Erasure prevention tab

• Video cassettes cannot be used upside down.

• Leaving the tape in a partially wound condition for a long

time may damage the tape. Rewind the tape to the

beginning before storage.

Timelapse recording (24H-960H mode) is

performed over very long periods of time

which means that a durable tape is required.

When using VHS tapes, do not use tapes with

recording times of more than 120 minutes

(T-160/T-180 etc.).

To obtain the best picture quality, use an HG (high

grade) tape . Degradation of picture quality may

result with some types of tape. Make a test recording

before performing any important recording to check

the picture quality.

For best results, use a T-120 tape.

1-4 Daily Inspection

Although this unit has been designed for reliable operation

over a long period of time, a daily inspection is

recommended to ensure optimum performance. In

particular, be sure to check the repeat recording/playback

function on a daily basis.

3 Check that the date and time shown on the monitor are

correct.

4 Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several

seconds.

5 Press the play button for playback.

6 Check that the playback picture is normal.

7 Check that the recorded date and time are correct.

Inspection procedure

1 Turn on the power for all units connected to the

surveillance system.

5 This unit includes a Recording Check function (using the

[REC REVIEW] button). Use these features to quickly

check recording quality on a daily basis.

2 Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor.

If any problems are found after inspection, turn the

power off, unplug the mains plug from the socket, and

contact your Panasonic dealer.

1-5 Regarding S-VHS ET Recording

• The S-VHS ET recording feature of this unit ensures a

picture quality (horizontal resolution of 400 lines) on a par

with S-VHS when a VHS tape is used. This function is

automatically activated when a VHS tape is inserted into

the unit and recording started. This unit does not perform

normal VHS recording.

• Accidentally inserting a tape recorded in the S-VHS ET

format into a dedicated VHS deck that is not designed for

playback of this type could result in damage. To avoid this

kind of accident, mark cassettes labels in such a way that

you can easily distinguish between S-VHS ET and VHS

recordings when storing cassettes.

• S-VHS ET recording is not performed in the linear

slow (L12/L18/L24) mode.

• As far as possible avoid operations that apply a load to

the tape, such as search playback, etc. This will result in

deteriorating picture quality.

• Noise may appear in the playback picture during search

playback and field advance. This is not a malfunction.

• Playback of a tape recorded in the S-VHS ET format

should be performed on this unit, or on a video deck

equipped with function for S-VHS or S-VHS simple

playback (SQPB). (Playback may not be possible on

some video decks.)

• HG (high-grade) VHS tapes are recommended for S-VHS

ET recording. Depending on the characteristics of the

tape, correct recording may not always be possible. Use

the tape after making a test recording to ensure that

recording is conducted correctly.

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 Front Panel

REC

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

REV ADV

FWD ADV

12 11

1 [POWER] power on/off button

! [TIME MODE/SET +/–] buttons

Press to turn the operating mode ON/OFF. When this

button is POWER indicator 8 lights and the unit can be

operated. When a cassette is loaded, operating mode is

switched on and the POWER indicator lights automatically.

• Use to select the recording and playback speed mode.

Available recording/playback speed modes vary

depending on the setting of menu switch <HIGH DENSITY

REC> on the <VTR MODE> screen.

Each time these buttons are pressed, the recording/

playback speed mode changes as follows. The recording/

playback speed mode is shown on the display.

The POWER button does not completely shut off the

mains power to the unit, but switches the operating current

on and off.

S-VHS tape

VHS tape

2 [STOP] button

HDR recording

Playback speed

Press this button to stop the tape.

Off

3 Cassette loading slot

2H*

—

L18H

—

24H

—

48H

—

72H

—

84H

—

120H

—

168H

—

240H

—

480H

—

6H*

L12H

—

L24H

24H

—

48H

—

72H

—

84H

—

120H

—

168H

—

240H

—

2H*

—

24H

—

48H

—

72H

—

84H

—

120H

—

168H

—

240H

—

6H*

—

24H

—

48H

—

72H

—

84H

—

120H

—

168H

—

240H

—

480H

—

Standard

Insert a cassette in this slot. Use a VHS cassette tape.

12-hour SP linear slow

18-hour EP linear slow

24-hour SP linear slow

24-hour SP timelapse

24-hour EP timelapse

48-hour SP timelapse

48-hour EP timelapse

72-hour SP timelapse

72-hour EP timelapse

84-hour SP timelapse

84-hour EP timelapse

120-hour SP timelapse

120-hour EP timelapse

168-hour SP timelapse

168-hour EP timelapse

240-hour SP timelapse

240-hour EP timelapse

480-hour SP timelapse

480-hour EP timelapse

960-hour SP timelapse

960-hour EP timelapse

4 [EJECT] button

Press to eject the cassette.

5 [REC] indicator

This indicator lights during recording if menu switch <REC

TALLY> on the <F. DISP> screen is set to “ON”.

6 [REC] button

Press this button in the Stop mode to engage the Record mode.

Press to engage the Record mode in the Rec-Pause mode.

7 [REC REVIEW] button

Use this button to check recording.

When pressed in the Record mode, the VCR will rewind the

tape for about 5 seconds of tape time and then play back

the rewound section in the 2H/6H mode to check recording

quality. Recording is resumed automatically after playback

at the point where recording was interrupted.

• If picture quality is judged to be inferior during recording

check, the heads are cleaned automatically and the error

code “E-09” is shown on the display for about 10 seconds.

Recording will continue regardless of the results of the

recording check.

480H

—

960H

—

480H

—

960H

—

960H

• The speed selection display - when a cassette tape is not

yet inserted - becomes a display when the S-VHS tape is

being used. If the VHS cassette tape is inserted after

setting the speed that can only be selected during the

time the S-VHS tape is used, it automatically changes

over to the speed that can be selected when the VHS tape

is being used.

Example: If the VHS tape is inserted - when a cassette

tape is not yet inserted - after selecting L18H,

the recording speed comes to 24H mode.

8 [POWER] indicator

Lights when the 1 [POWER] button is turned on.

9 Display section

For details, refer to page 11.

0 [ON SCREEN/SHIFT 7/t] buttons

• Use these buttons on the normal screen to move the

display position or recording position of on-screen

information. The position can be moved down by pressing

the 7 button and to the right by pressing the t button.

• Use these buttons on the menu screen to select the desired

item in date/time setting, timer program setting and menu

switch setting.

@ [MENU] button

Press to display the date/time, timer program, and various other

menu setting screens, as well as the hour meter, on the

monitor. Press again to cancel the menu or hour meter display.

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 Front Panel

REC

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

REV ADV

FWD ADV

25 24 23 22 21

18 17 16 15 14 13

# [RESET/CANCEL] button

( [V. LOCK +/–] buttons

• In the Timer Program Setting mode, press this button to

cancel the program settings. For details, refer to “Timer

Recording” on page 36.

Press to reduce vertical picture jitter in the Still, Field

Advance Playback and Linear Slow Timelapse Play modes.

) [TRACKING +/–] buttons

• Also press this button to interrupt alarm recording or to

reset the alarm input data or power loss (power failure)

data. For details, refer to pages 21 and 39.

• Resets the seconds in the currently displayed time to 00

when pressed together with the $ [CNT RESET] button

(except in menu setting mode).

- When the seconds value is 29 or less, the minutes value

is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0. (eg.

12:34:29 [ 12:34:00)

If picture noise appears during play or field advance, press

these buttons to adjust tracking so that noise is reduced.

When the [+] and [–] buttons are pressed simultaneously,

tracking is reset to the preset level.

* You cannot make any tracking adjustment at L12H and

L24H Linear Slow Time-lapse Playback modes.

q [FF] button

• Press to fast-forward the tape.

- When the seconds value is 30 or more, the seconds value

is reset to “00” and the minutes value is increased by one.

(e.g. 12:34:30 [12:35:00)

• Starts fast-forward search when pressed in the Play mode.

• Starts forward alarm search or date/time search when the

Search mode is specified with the & [SEARCH] button.

• Also controls field-by-field playback in the forward direction.

$ [CNT RESET] button

When the display shows the control tape counter or reel tape

counter, press this button to reset to “00^H00M00S” or “0000”.

w [PLAY] button

• Press to play back the tape.

% [LOCK] button

e [PAUSE/STILL] button

Press to activate the operation lock function.

• Engages the Record-Pause mode when pressed in the

Record mode.

^ [COUNTER] button

Selects which data — current time, control tape counter

(00^H00M 00S — 23H 59M 59S) or reel tape counter (0 —

9999) — is displayed. Each time this button is pressed, the

display switches to the next item.

• Displays a still picture when pressed in the Play mode.

• Field advance or reverse playback is executed each time

the [FF] or [REW] button is pressed while pressing this

button in the Still mode. (When the [FF] or [REW] button

is pressed for more than 2 seconds, Continuous Field

Advance Playback mode is engaged. After about 3

minutes, the Stop mode is engaged.)

& [SEARCH] button

Use to search the alarm recorded section or a section

recorded at a specified date and time. In the Stop mode,

select the search mode by pressing this button.

• Press once to engage the Alarm Search mode.

• Press twice to engage the Alarm Scan mode.

• Press three times to engage the Date/Time Search mode.

• Press four times to release the search mode.

After the search mode is selected with this button, press

the [FF] or [REW] button to execute the search operation

in the selected mode.

r [REV PLAY] button

Starts reverse playback when pressed in any mode except

Record, Record-Pause and Record Check.

t [REW] button

• Press this button to rewind the cassette.

• Starts rewind search when pressed in the Play mode.

• Starts reverse alarm search or date/time search when

the Search mode is specified with the & [SEARCH] button.

• Also controls field-by-field playback in the reverse direction.

For details, refer to page 49.

* [TIMER] button

y [HDR] indicator

Normally use this button for timer recording. For details,

refer to “Timer Recording” on page 31.

Lights in the HDR recording and HDR playback modes.

* HDR: High Density Recording

• For details on HDR recording, refer to page 28.

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-2 Display

9 10

11 12

1 Operation mode display

5 Recording/playback speed display

• Normally shows the recording/playback speed mode set

with the [TIME MODE] button.

Shows the operation modes.

•

Shows the following indications in the Alarm Search mode.

During alarm search: Shows the specified alarm number

(example: AL12)

Fast-

forward

Timelapse

playback

Playback Recording

Rewind

During alarm scan: Shows the alarm scan mode (ALSC).

During date/time search: Shows the specified date and

time (example 2310).

• Shows setting details in menu switch setting.

• When an error occurs, the error indication “E-**” blinks (if

the menu switch <WARNING> on the <FRONT DISPLAY>

screen is set to “ON”).

Reverse

playback

Record-

pause

Rewind

Fast-forward

Still

For error indications, refer to page 53.

6 [TIMER] indication

Field-by-field Reverse step

Lights during timer recording programming/operation.

playback

slow playback

7 [REPEAT] indication

* (

) mark in the Rec/Pause mode is shown in red.

When <REPEAT REC> in the <VTR MODE> menu is set

to “ON”, this indication is shown. When <TAPE END

MODE> in the <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> menu is set to

“STOP” and the Repeat Record mode is engaged, the

[REPEAT] indication goes out if alarm recording or sensor

recording takes place.

Cassette indication

Lights when a cassette is loaded. Blinks when a cassette

is being ejected.

3 [SP/EP] indication

Shows the standard (SP) mode or extended (EP) mode

during recording/playback. During ordinary timelapse

recording/playback, the [SP] indication is shown.

The [EP] indication is shown during recording in the HDR

(High-Density Record) mode or during playback of a tape

section recorded in the HDR mode.

8 [OVERLAP] indication

Blinks when programs scheduled for timer recording overlap.

9 Timer program number

All programmed timer recording numbers light.

During timer recording, the number of the program being

recorded blinks. When the timer recording ends, this

number goes out.

4 Tape counter/clock indication

• Shows the current time (hour: minute: second), tape

control counter (00H 00M 00S — 23H 59M 59S) or tape

reel counter (0 — 9999) when the operating mode is on.

The display can be selected with the [DISPLAY] button.

Shows the current time when the operating mode is off.

When a cassette is ejected, the tape control counter and

tape reel counter are reset automatically.

• When the cassette is rewound to the beginning in the

Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter

end output function, the tape control counter and tape

reel counter are reset.

• The control and reel counter counts slowly in the Timelapse

mode.

• In the timelapse mode, the control counter shows the time

equivalent to that shown when a tape is played back in the

2H or 6H mode.

0 [AL] (alarm) indication

Shown during alarm recording or sensor recording.

Blinks when alarm recording or sensor recording ends.

! [S-VHS] indication

Lights when a S-VHS cassette is loaded. In the playback

mode, it lights during playback of a tape recorded in the S-

VHS mode.

@ [LOCK] indication

Lights when the operation lock function is activated.

# [AL REC] (alarm recording) indication

Lights when the menu switch <REC MODE> on the <ALARM/

SENSOR MODE> screen is set to “ALARM” or “AL/

SENSOR”.

(Example: The control counter advances 1 second for

about 8 minutes in the 960H ordinary timelapse mode.)

• During date/time search setting and operation, “td” is

shown in place of the seconds.

$ [SENSOR REC] (sensor recording) indication

Lights when the menu switch <REC MODE> on the <ALARM/

SENSOR MODE> screen is set to “SENSOR” or “AL/

SENSOR”.

• Shows the setting item during menu switch setting.

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 FRONT PANEL

2-3 Rear Panel

6 8

AC~IN

R S - 2 3 2 C

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

ALARM

COM

CLOCK

RESET IN REC IN

TAPE WARNING CLOCK

SERIES

OUT RESET OUT REC OUT

SERIES

CAM SW ALARM

OUT

ALARM

REC OUT

COM

RESET END OUT

SPARE

MIC

OUT

COM

CLOCK

ALARM

SERIES

REC IN

ALARM

CAM SW

OUT

RESET IN

REC OUT

ALARM

RESET

WARNING

OUT

SERIES

TAPE

CLOCK

RESET OUT

COM

REC OUT

END OUT

1112

1314 1617

18 19 21

1 [AC IN] connector

9 [S-VIDEO OUT] S-VIDEO output terminal (4 pin)

Connect to an AC 120 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz socket using the

AC mains cable.

Outputs separate Y/C signals.

0 Signal ground terminal

2 [SPARE] spare connector

This connector is not used now and thus has on

function.

This ground terminal is not provided for safety purposes.

It is used to ground signals. Connect this terminal to

ground the signal between VCRs.

3 [MIC] mic input connector

! [CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output

terminal

Connect a microphone with 3.6-mm dia. plug. When

signals are input from both the microphone connector

and the audio input connector, audio signals are mixed

and recorded.

When a sequential switcher is connected, this terminal

outputs camera switching timing control signals. For

details on these signals, refer to page 56.

4 [AUDIO IN] audio input connector (Phono)

@ [COM] common ground terminal

Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected

unit.

Receives audio signals from a connected audio source.

5 [AUDIO OUT] audio output connector (Phono)

Outputs audio signals. No signal is output in the

Timelapse Recording/Playback mode.

# [ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal

Receives signals to start alarm or sensor recording.

$ [ALARM RESET] alarm signal reset input terminal

Receives signals to cancel alarm recording.

* Alarm input data is not reset.

6 [VIDEO IN] video input connector (BNC)

Receives composite video signals from a connected

camera or other video source.

• For composite video signal input, set the <INPUT>

menu switch in <VIDEO MODE> to LINE.

% [ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal

output terminal

Outputs +12 V signals during alarm recording.

7 [VIDEO OUT] video output connector (BNC)

Outputs composite video signals. Even when the power

is not supplied to this unit, input signals (composite

video signals) from a camera can be output through this

connector (Operating mode-Off Video Throughout

function).

8 [S-VIDEO IN] S-VIDEO input terminal (4 pin)

Inputs separate Y/C signals.

• For separate Y/C signal input, set the <IN> menu

switch in <VIDEO MODE> to “S-VIDEO”.

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-3 Rear Panel

^ [TAPE END OUT] tape end signal output terminal

Outputs a signal when the tape ends during recording.

If the menu switch <CNT TAPE END> on the <SRI/EXT

MODE> screen is set, signals are output when the

specified tape reel counter value is exceeded.

• Outputs a +12 V signal during recording. When the

tape ends or the specified counter value is passed,

a 0 V (GND level) signal is output.

q [SERIES REC IN] series recording/VCR activation

signal input terminal

Receives series recording signal or VCR activation

signal from an external control device.

Select the input signal with the menu switches in the

<SRI/EXT MODE> menu.

5 Series recording input

A series recording signal is input when [SRI/EXT

REC] is set to “SERIES”.

• Connect to another VCR’s series recording signal

output terminal.

• When the tape in the preceding VCR ends, a signal

is delivered to this terminal and recording starts

automatically.

• When the tape ends during auto repeat recording or

auto rewind recording, 0 V signal is output for about 2

seconds.

• Connect an external alarm or buzzer via an external

interface.

• To cancel the output, press the [EJECT] button,

[PLAY] button, [FF] button or [REW] button.

When the menu switch <CNT TAPE END> on the

<SRI/EXT MODE> screen is set, the signals are

delivered when the specified tape reel counter

value is reached. Recording starts automatically.

5 VCR activation signal input

& [COM] common ground terminal

Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected

unit.

* [WARNING OUT] warning signal output terminal

Outputs warning signals (+12 V) when a tape running or

mechanism problem occurs.

When [SRI/EXT REC] is set to “EXT”, recording is

started and stopped with an external signal.

• Connect to an external control device.

If a VCR activation signal (ground input) is input to

this terminal, the VCR starts recording

automatically and continues recording for as long

as the VCR activation signal is input.

( [CLOCK RESET IN] clock reset input terminal

Connect to a master clock or another AG-TL950P’s

[CLOCK RESET OUT] terminal. When the clock reset

signal is input, the time is automatically synchronized

with the master clock or another AG-TL950P’s clock.

However, the time difference between VCRs should be

within ±30 seconds.

w [SERIES REC OUT] series recording signal output

terminal

Outputs series recording signals.

A series recording signal is output when [SRI/EXT REC]

is set to “SERIES”.

• Connect to another VCR’s series recording signal

input terminal.

• Outputs a signal when the tape being recorded in this

unit ends.

When the menu switch <CNT TAPE END> on the

<SRI/EXT MODE> screen is set, the signals are

output when the specified tape reel counter value is

reached.

When the clock reset signal is input, the clock in this unit

is reset as shown below.

• When the seconds value is 29 or less, the minutes

value is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0.

(eg. 12:34:29 —> 12:34:00)

• When the seconds value is 30 or more, the second

value is reset to 00 and the minutes value is increased

by one. (e.g. 12:34:30 —> 12:35:00)

) [CLOCK RESET OUT] clock reset output terminal

Outputs the clock reset signal.

The clock reset signal is output in the following cases.

• When the internal clock is at 0:00 or 12:00

When this unit is connected to another AG-TL950P’s

[CLOCK RESET IN] terminal, the other VCR’s clock

can be set to the clock in this unit. However, the time

difference should be within ±30 seconds.

3 CONNECTIONS

3-1 Connecting to a Camera

CCD

Amplifier

Microphone

Video camera

Phono

BNC

4pin

Microphone

M3.5 mini-

jack

AC~IN

R S - 2 3 2 C

Mains cable

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

ALARM

CLOCK

RESET IN REC IN

TAPE WARNING CLOCK

SERIES

OUT RESET OUT REC OUT

SERIES

CAM SW ALARM

COM

OUT

ALARM

REC OUT

COM

RESET END OUT

SPARE

MIC

OUT

AC 120 V

50 Hz/60 Hz

4pin

COM

ALARM IN

BNC

Phono

Alarm sensor

Monitor TV

1 Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the AG-TL950P’s video/audio output connectors.

2 Connect the video camera’s video output connector to the AG-TL950P’s video input connector.

3 Input audio signals to the audio input connectors via an amplifier.

4 When connecting an alarm sensor, connect it to the AG-TL950P’s alarm input terminal.

5 When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz socket.

3 CONNECTIONS

3-2 System Using Sequential Switcher

Video camera

CCD

Alarm sensor input

Alarm sensor

CCD

Alarm signal output

Sequential switcher

Video output

Camera switching

signal input

Microphone

Phono

BNC

Amplifier

AC~IN

R S - 2 3 2 C

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

Mains cable

ALARM

CLOCK

SERIES

RESET IN REC IN

CAM SW ALARM

COM

REC OUT

OUT

ALARM

TAPE WARNING CLOCK

RESET END OUT

SERIES

COM

OUT RESET OUT REC OUT

SPARE

MIC

OUT

ALARM IN

CAM SW

OUT

AC 120 V

50 Hz/60 Hz

BNC

Phono

4pin

Monitor TV

1 Connect video cameras and alarm sensor to a sequential switcher (frame switcher).

2 Connect the sequential switcher’s (frame switcher) alarm signal output, camera switching signal input and video output to

the AG-TL950P.

3 Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the AG-TL950P’s video/audio output connectors.

4 When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz socket.

5 Synchro should be applied to all connected video cameras.

6 If you are connecting the camera switching signal input from a sequential switcher (frame switcher) to the AG-TL950P, be

sure to set the <CAMERA SW> menu switch.

3 CONNECTIONS

3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output Terminal Connections

[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output terminal

[ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal

ALARM

CAM SW

OUT

COM

Sequential switcher

alarm output

terminal

Sequential switcher

camera switching

signal input

[ALARM RESET] alarm reset terminal

[ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal output terminal

ALARM

RESET

ALARM

REC OUT

COM

RESET COM

Alarm

lamp

External

interface

Vcc

Switch

Vcc: 5V–12V

Switch

[TAPE END OUT] tape end output terminal

[WARNING OUT] warning signal output terminal

WARNING

TAPE

OUT

COM

END OUT COM

Alarm lamp

External

interface

External

interface

[CLOCK RESET] clock reset terminal

5 When setting the clock to the first VCR’s clock

First VCR

Second VCR

Last VCR

CLOCK

OUT

CLOCK

External interface example

COM

Example: Lamp lights with HIGH signal

(Lamp, etc.)

Power

supply

Relay

5 When setting the clock to the external master clock

Control

signal

First VCR

Second VCR

Last VCR

External

master clock

CLOCK

GND

COM

5 Use appropriately rated devices.

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

4-1 On-Screen Display

Displays the time date (date and time), recording speed, number of alarms and number of power losses (power failures) on

screen in the Stop mode, Record mode and Record-Pause mode.

During recording, the on-screen data is recorded together with video signals.

• The on-screen display position can be moved with the [ON SCREEN] buttons.

• The type of data shown and display brightness can be selected on the <ON SCREEN /FRONT DISPLAY MODE> screen.

[ON SCREEN 7] button

[ON SCREEN t] button

RESET/

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

REC

SHIFT

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

TIME MODE

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

REV ADV

FWD ADV

–

SET

On-screen display

Preparation

Recording speed (T-MODE)

ALARM indication during

alarm/sensor recording

Time (hour,

minute, second)

5 Connect the video output connector of this unit to the

monitor’s video input connector.

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 1 * * * 2 4H * * * * * * * * * *

1 Turn on the monitor and VCR.

Date (month,

day, year)

1 2 – 2 4 – 1 9 9 9 * FR I * * * * * * * * * *

AL– 0 5 6 * BLPL– 0 4 * AUTO* * * * *

* ZOOMONUM . * * * * *M. * * * * * * *

*MACR * * TELE * * * * A. * * * * * * *

* DATEEHEURE * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* DURE * * BANDE * * * T4 5 * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

2 When a video signal from a camera is input to the video

input connector, on-screen data is superimposed on the

picture.

Number of

alarms

Number of

power losses

(power

When there is no input signal, on-screen data is shown

on a black background.

failures)

⁴F I N DE *MENU * * * * * * * * * * *

Changing the on-screen display position

[ON SCREEN t] button

5 ^{Move horizontally.}

Press the [ON SCREEN t] button.

[ The display position is moved to the right

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 1 * * * 2 4H * * * * * * * * * *

1 2 – 2 4 – 1 9 9 9 * FR I * * * * * * * * * *

AL– 0 5 6 * BLPL– 0 4 * AUTO* * * * *

* ZOOMONUM . * * * * *M. * * * * * * *

*MACR * * TELE * * * * A. * * * * * * *

* DATEEHEURE * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* DURE * * BANDE * * * T4 5 * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

5 Move downward.

[ON SCREEN 7]

button

Press the [ON SCREEN 7] button.

[ The display position is moved down.

Selecting the data display

4F I N DE *MENU * * * * * * * * * * *

The data displayed on-screen can be selected on the <ON

SCREEN MODE> screen.

Set the <ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE> setting to “ON”.

ON SCREEN MODE screen

* * * * [ ONSCREEN *MODE ] * * * * *

1 . TONEE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1 0 0

*MANU. * BLANC * * * * * * * * * * * *

2 . DATENUM. * * * * *M. * * * * *ON

3 . T I ME * TELE * * * * A. * * * * *ON

5 When you do not want to display or record on-screen

data, set the corresponding menu item to “OFF”.

Display items

4 . T -MODE

* * * * * * * * * * ON

Changing the on-screen display brightness

5 . ALARMBCNTE * * * T4 5 * * * ON

6 . POWERMLOSS * CNT I NE * * ON

*MOD [ FRONT * D I SPLAY ] * * * * *

1 . REC * TALLY * * * * * * * * * * *ON

2 .WARN I NG* * * * * * * * * * * * *ON

Set the brightness with the menu switch <TONE> on the

<ON SCREEN MODE> screen. Select 0, 30, 70 or 100.

• The higher the number, the brighter the characters.

F I N * DE *MENU * * * * * * * * * * *

* For details on menu operation, refer to page 22.

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

4-2 Main Menu Display

You can display date and time data recorded when an alarm input or power failure occurs, as well as the hour meter (drum

rotating time) by selecting the desired item in the main menu.

The date/time setting screen, menu switch setting screen for each application, and timer recording program setting screen can

also be displayed by selecting the desired item in the main menu.

Date/time setting, menu switch setting and hour meter can be checked on the VCR’s display as well.

[SHIFT 7] button

[SHIFT t] button

Operation

5 Connect the video output connector of this unit to the

monitor’s video input connector.

REC

1 Turn on the monitor and VCR.

2 Press the [MENU] button.

[ The main menu screen is shown on the monitor

screen.

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

SHIFT

TIME MODE

CNT RESET

AG-

SET

3 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to move the cursor to the

item you want to display.

[MENU] button

[SET +] button

[SET –] button

4 Press the [SET +/–] button to display the selected menu

screen on the monitor (see below).

Main menu screen

5 To restore the main menu screen, press the [MENU]

button.

* * * * * * [MENU ] * * * * * * * * * * *

T I ME ADJUST * * * * * * * * * * * *

ONSCREEN / F . D I SP *MODE* * *

V I DEO / VTR *MODE * * * * * * * * *

SR I / EXT *MODE * * * * * * * * * * *

ALARM / SENSOR *MODE * *ONNN

BUZZER / I N *OUT * * * * * *ONNN

PROGRAM* T I MER * * * * * * * * * *

HOL I DAY * SET * * * * * * * * * * * *

HOUR METER * * * * * * * * *ONNN

ALARM* RECALL / POWER * LOSS

Cursor

To cancel the main menu mode, press the [MENU]

button again. The normal screen is restored.

Contents of the main menu items

5 ^{TIME ADJUST (VCR's display}T ADJ)

5 BUZZER/IN OUT (VCR's display BU22iO)

Turn ON/OFF buzzers such as the tape end buzzer

and alarm/sensor buzzer and set camera switch

signal output.

Displays the date/time setting screen.

* Set the clock before operating the VCR (refer to

page 19).

5 ONSCREEN/FRONT DISPLAY MODE

(VCR's display DiSP)

5 PROGRAM TIMER (VCR's display PRG)

Shows timer recording program settings with the day

of the week.

Let’s you choose whether or not to display on-

screen display items, brightness selection, [REC]

indicator and warning indicator.

5 HOLIDAY SET (VCR's display HOLiDY)

Shows timer recording program settings at specified

dates.

5 VIDEO/VTR MODE (VCR's display ViDEO)

For VCR operation settings such as V. Pulse ON/

OFF, HDR recording, counter memory function and

repeat recording/playback.

5 HOUR METER (VCR's display HOUR)

Shows the VCR’s operating time (drum rotation time).

5 ALARM RECALL/POWER LOSS

(VCR's display AL P0)

5 SRI/EXT MODE (VCR's display SRi ET)

For setting series recording or automatic recording

with an external signal.

Shows the date and time when an alarm was input or

a power failure occurred.

5 ALARM/SENSOR MODE (VCR's display AL 5EN)

For setting alarm recording or sensor recording

operation.

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

4-3 Date and Time Setting

The time/date generator and timer recording will not function if the time and date are not set.

Set the month/day/year, hour/minute and Summer Time Compensation ON/OFF on the TIME ADJUST screen. The setting

can be checked even on the display.

RESET/

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

REC

SHIFT

TIME MODE

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

REV ADV

FWD ADV

–

SET

[SET –] button

[SET +] button

[CNT/RESET] button

Main menu screen

[MENU] button

[RESET/CANCEL]

button

Operation

1 Turn on the monitor and VCR.

VCR's display

Cursor

indication

* * * * * * * * * [MENU ] * * * * * * * * *

* * * T I ME ADJUST * * * * * * * * * *

* * *ONSCREEN / F . D I SP *MODE *

* * * V I DEO / VTR *MODE * * * * * * *

* * * SR I / EXT *MODE * * * * * * * * *

* * * ALARM / SENSOR *MODE * *ON

* * * BUZZER / I N *OUT * * * * * *ON

* * * PROGRAM* T I MER * * * * * * * *

* * * HOL I DAY * SET * * * * * * * * * *

* * * HOUR METER * * * * * * * * *ON

2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu screen.

3 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on <CLOCK

T ADJ

SET> on the main menu.

4 Press the [SET +/–] button.

* * *

* * * * *ON

ALARM RECALL/POWER LOSS

[The <CLOCK SET> screen is shown. The cursor shows

the <TIME> setting item and the hour digit blinks.

* Check that <DAYLIGHT SAVINGS> on the last line is

set to “OFF.

F * * * * * * * * *

[SET +/–] button

TIME ADJUST screen

5 Set the “hour” by pressing the [SET +/–] button. This VCR

uses the 24-hour system.

* * * * * [ T I ME * ADJUST ] * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * – – – * T I ME * – – – * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * 0 0 : 0 0 * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *ON

* * * * * * – – – * DATE * – – – * * * *ON

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * 0 1 – 0 1 – 2 0 0 1 * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

DAYL I GHT * SAV I NGS * * * *OFF

Cursor

indication

• Press the [SET +] button to increase the numerical value

and the [SET –] button to decrease it (same for minute,

month, day and year setting).

5 During summer time period, set the time with a one-hour

delay.

5 During standard time period, set the actual time.

F I N

* * * * * * *

6 Press the [SHIFT t] button so that the minutes digit blinks.

[SHIFT 7/t] and

[SET +/–] buttons

7 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the minutes.

8 Press the [SHIFT 7] button.

* * * * * [ T I ME * ADJUST ] * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * – – – * T I ME * – – – * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * 1 2 : 3 0 * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *ON

* * * * * * – – – * DATE * – – – * * * *ON

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * 0 1 – 0 1 – 2 0 0 1 * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

DAYLII GHT SAV I NGS * * * *OFF

[The <DATE> setting item is shown by the cursor and the

year item blinks.

5 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the year.

0 1 0 1 2 0 01

9 Press the [SHIFT t] button so that the month item blinks

and set the month with the [SET +/–] button.

0 In the same way, press the [SHIFT t] button so that the day

ENU * * * * * * * * * *

item blinks and set the day with the [SET +/–] button.

Press twice the [MENU]

button.

! For summer time compensation

• Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor to <SUMMER

TIME> and press the [SET +/–] button to set <SUMMER

TIME> to “ON”.

Normal screen

1 2 : 3 0 : 0 1 * * * 2 4H * * * * * * * * * *

0 1 – 0 1 – 2 0 0 1 *MON * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *ON

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ****

[The time is automatically adjusted one hour forward in

the summer.

@ End date/time setting.

• Press the [MENU] button.

[The monitor screen returns to the main menu screen

and the time count starts from 00 second.

• Press the [MENU] button again to restore the normal screen.

F I N

ENU * * * * * * * * * *

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

4-3 Date and Time Setting

Summer Time Compensation

• When setting the time, make sure the <DAYLIGHT SAVINGS> item is set to “OFF”.

When this unit is shipped, this item is set to “OFF”.

Standard time

During DAYLIGHT SAVINGS time

1 Set the clock to the actual time.

1 Set the time with a one-hour delay.

2 When daylight savings time start, set the <DAYLIGHT

SAVINGS> item to “ON”.

2 After setting the time, set the <DAYLIGHT SAVINGS> item

to “ON”.

• The time advances one hour on the display.

• The set time advances one hour.

3 At the end of the daylight savings time season, set the

<DAYLIGHT SAVINGS> item to “OFF”.

• The standard time instead of <DAYLIGHT SAVINGS> is

displayed.

Time setting for 29 seconds or less

When the seconds value is 29 or less, you can reset it to 00 by

pressing the [CNT RESET] button while pressing the [RESET/

CANCEL] button.

• For 30 or more, the seconds value is reset to 00 and the

minutes value is increased by one.

Notes:

• If the power plug has been disconnected from an AC outlet for a long time, make sure the set time is correct before

using the unit. (Clock time may be affected by environmental factors.)

• When the built-in backup battery capacity is low, the error indication E-10 appears on the display. Contact your local

Panasonic dealer to replace the built-in battery.

4-4 Hour Meter Display

Drum rotation time is displayed on the monitor’s screen and the VCR's display in the form of an hour meter. Use this data to

schedule maintenance.

Main menu screen

VCR's display

Operation

* * * * * * * * * [MENU ] * * * * * * * * *

* * * T I ME ADJUST * * * * * * * * * *

* * *ONSCREEN / F . D I SP *MODE *

* * * V I DEO / VTR *MODE * * * * * * *

* * * SR I / EXT *MODE * * * * * * * * *

* * * ALARM / SENSOR *MODE * *ON

* * * BUZZER / I N *OUT * * * * * *ON

* * * PROGRAM* T I MER * * * * * * * *

* * * HOL I DAY * SET * * * * * * * * *

* * * HOUR METER * * * * * * * *ON

1 Turn on the VCR and monitor.

2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu.

HOUR

3 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on the

<HOUR METER> on the main menu.

* * *

ALARM RECALL/POWER LOSS

* * * *

4 Press the [SET +/–] button to show the hour meter (drum

rotating time) on the monitor.

[SET +/–] button

5 Press the [MENU] button twice to restore the normal

Hour meter screen

screen.

* * * * * * [ HOUR *METER ] * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * 0 0 0 0 4 7H * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ****

F I N

ENU * * * * * * * * * *

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

4-5 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display

The dates and times of up to 8 alarm inputs or 4 power losses

(failures) can be displayed.

Operation

* * * * * * * * * [MENU ] * * * * * * * * *

* * * T I ME ADJUST * * * * * * * * * *

* * *ONSCREEN / F . D I SP *MODE *

* * * V I DEO / VTR *MODE * * * * * * *

* * * SR I / EXT *MODE * * * * * * * * *

* * * ALARM / SENSOR *MODE * *ON

* * * BUZZER / I N *OUT * * * * * *ON

* * * PROGRAM* T I MER * * * * * * * *

* * * HOL I DAY * SET * * * * * * * * * *

* * * HOUR METER * * * * * * * * *ON

1 Turn on the VCR and monitor.

2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu on the

monitor.

3 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on <ALARM

RECALL/POWER LOSS>.

* * * ALARM *RECALL/PO* W*E*R*L*O*SOSN

Cursor indication

4 Press the [SET +/–] button to display the <ALARM RECALL/

* * * * * * * * *

POWER LOSS> screen.

[SET +/–] button

[MENU] button

5 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on the item

Alarm/power loss list screen

you want to display (ALARM LIST or POWER LOSS LIST).

[ AL RECALL / POWER LOSS ]

6 Press the [SET +/–] button to display the alarm or power loss

* * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * *

list.

1 . ALARM* RECALL L I ST * * * * *

2 . POWER * LOSS * L I ST * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ****

• Alarm list:

Up to 8 alarms are shown. When 9 or more

alarms are input, the most recent data will

replace the earliest data (beginning with the

second item).

• Power loss list: Up to 4 power losses are shown. When 5 or

more power losses are input, the most recent

data will replace the earliest data (beginning

with the second item).

F I N * * * * EN * * * * * * * * *

[SET +/–] button

[MENU] button

Alarm list screen

7 Press the [MENU] button three times to restore the normal

screen.

* * * * * [ ALARM RECALL ] * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

AL—0 0 1 * 1 2 : 0 0 : 0 0* 2 1 — 9 —0 1

AL—0 0 3 * 2 1 : 4 4 : 3 0* 6 —1 0 —0 1

AL—0 0 2 * 1 4 : 3 0 : 0 0* 2 5 — 9 —0 1

AL————* ——: ——: ——* ————————

* * * * * * * *M* * * * * * * * * * *ON

• Press the [MENU] button once to restore the <ALARM

RECALL/POWER LOSS> screen and press once more

to restore the main menu.

First alarm

Last alarm

Second alarm

Resetting alarm input/power loss (failure) data

Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button on the alarm list

screen to reset the alarm input data stored in memory.

Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button on the power loss list

screen to reset the power loss data stored in memory.

F I N

* * ENU * * * * * * * * * *

Hour

Minute

Year

Day

Month

Second

Power loss list screen

* * * * * * [ POWER * LOSS ] * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

PL—0 1 * * * 7 : 3 5 : 2 7 * 2 1 — 9 —0 1

* * * * * * * * * * * * : * * * * * * * * * * *

PL—0 3 * * 1 7 : 4 4 : 2 0 * 7 —1 1 —0 1

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

PL—0 2 * * 1 0 : 3 0 : 3 0 * 3 0 —1 0 —0 1

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

PL———* * ——: ——: ——* ————————

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * *M* * * * * * * * * * *ON

First power loss

Last power loss

Second power loss

F I N

* * ENU * * * * * * * * * *

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

4-6 Menu Switch Setting

You can customize the VCR’s functions to suit the requirements of your application using the four menu switch setting screens

accessible from the main menu screen.

• ON SCREEN/F. DISPLAY MODE

• VIDEO/VTR MODE

• SRI/EXT, ALARM/SENSOR MODE

• BUZZER/IN OUT

Each menu switch setting screen can be accessed independently from the main menu.

[SHIFT 7] button

RESET/

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

REC

SHIFT

TIME MODE

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

REV ADV

FWD ADV

–

SET

[SET +] button

[MENU] button

Operation

[SET –] button

Normal screen

[MENU] button

Main menu screen

* * * * * * * * * [MENU ] * * * * * * * * *

* * * T I ME ADJUST * * * * * * * * * *

* * *ONSCREEN / F . D I SP *MODE *

* * * V I DEO / VTR *MODE * * * * * * *

* * * SR I / EXT *MODE * * * * * * * * *

* * * ALARM / SENSOR *MODE * *ON

* * * BUZZER / I N *OUT * * * * * *ON

* * * PROGRAM* T I MER * * * * * * * *

* * * HOL I DAY * SET * * * * * * * * * *

* * * HOUR METER * * * * * * * * *ON

1 Turn on the VCR and monitor.

[MENU] button

2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu on the

ON SCREEN/F. DISPLAY MODE

screen

monitor.

* * * * [ ONSCREEN *MODE ] * * * * *

1 . TONEE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1 0 0

*MANU. * BLANC * * * * * * * * * * * *

2 . DATENUM. * * * * *M. * * * * *ON

3 . T I ME * TELE * * * * A. * * * * *ON

3 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to select the menu switch

setting screen you want to set or check.

ALARM RECALL/POWER LOSS

* * * * *ON

* * *

* * * * * * * * *

• Set the cursor on the desired menu switch setting screen.

4 . T -MODE

* * * * * * * * * * *ON

4 Press the [SET +/–] button.

5 . ALARMBCNTE * * * T4 5 * * *OFF

6 . POWERMLOSS * CNT I NE * *OFF

*MOD [ FRONT * D I SPLAY ] * * * * *

1 . REC * TALLY * * * * * * * * * * *ON

2 .WARN I NG* * * * * * * * * * * * *ON

[ The selected menu switch setting screen is shown on

the monitor.

• The menu switch setting screen consists of several menu

switch items.

F I N * DE *MENU * * * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * [ V I DEO*MODE ] * * * * * *

1 . I N * * * * * * * * * * * * * L I NE

2 . DETA I L * * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . QUAS I - V * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

* * * * * * * [ VTR *MODE ] * * * * * * *

1 . H I GH DENS I TY * REC * * *OFF

VIDEO/VTR

MODE

screen

5 To change the menu switch setting

[SET +/–]

button

1 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on the

menu switch item setting you want to change.

2 Press the [SET +/–] button to specify the set value.

Ⅲ To set more than one menu switch, repeat the above

steps 1 and 2.

2 . MEMORY STOP

* * * * * *OFF

3 . EXT T I MER REC * * * * *OFF

4 . AUTO* REC * CHECK * * * * *OFF

5 . AUTO REW

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAT REC * * * * *OFF

* * * * * * * *OFF

6 To check or set the other menu switch setting screens

Press the [MENU] button to restore the main menu screen and

repeat steps 3 to 5.

* * * * * [ SR I / EXT *MODE ] * * * * *

1 . SR I / EXT * REC * * * * * * * *OFF

2 . EXT * REC * END * * * * * NORMAL

3 . CNT * TAPESEND * * * * * * *OFF

* * [ ALARM / SENSOR *MODE ] * * *

1 . REC *MODE * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

SRI/EXT,

ALARM/SENSOR

MODE screen

7 End menu switch setting.

To restore the normal screen from the menu switch setting

screen, press the [MENU] button twice.

2 . REC T -MODE * * * * * *

OFF

3 . DURAT I ON * * * * 1 8 0SEC

4 . TAPE * END *MODE * * * * * *OFF

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAE * REC * * * * * * * * *OFF

• The specified setting value is stored in the VCR’s

memory and retained even if the operating power is

turned off.

* * *

• For details on menu switch items, refer to pages 23 to 26.

BUZZER/IN OUT

screen

* * * * * * * * [ BUZZER ] * * * * * * * *

1 . TAPE * END * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

2 . AL / SENSOR * I N * * * * * * *OFF

3 . ERR WARN * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

* * * * * * * * [ I N / OUT ] * * * * * * * *

1 . CAMERA * SW* * * * * * * * * *OFF

* * * * *

3 . DURAT I ON * * * * * * * * 1 8 0SEC

4 . TAPE * END *MODE * * * * * *OFF

5 . AUTO* REW* * * * * * * * * * *OFF

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAE * REC * * * * * * * * *OFF

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

4-7 Contents of Menu Switches

[ ]: Factory setting • The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what’s on the VCR’s display.

Screens

SCREEN

MODE

Items

TONE

Set values

Function

The higher the numeric value, the brighter the display.

The brightness is shown on the line under the setting value.

0 : ********** (black indication)

30 : ***

[100]

70 : *******

100 : ********** (white indication)

(VCR's display)

O5D 1

100

DATE

[ON]

OFF

Sets whether or not the year, month and day are shown on screen.

ON: Shown.

OFF: Not shown.

OFF

O5D 2

TIME

[ON]

OFF

Sets whether or not the time is shown.

ON: Shown.

OFF: Not shown.

OFF

O5D 3

T-MODE

Sets whether or not the recording speed mode is shown on screen.

[OFF]

ON: Shown.

OFF: Not shown.

OFF

O5D 4

ALARM CNT

Sets whether or not the number of alarms is shown on screen.

[OFF]

ON: Shown.

OFF: Not shown.

OFF

O5D 5

POWER

LOSS CNT

[ON]

OFF

Sets whether or not the number of power losses is shown on screen.

ON: Shown.

OFF: Not shown.

OFF

O5D 6

FRONT

DISPLAY

REC TALLY

[ON]

OFF

Sets whether or not the [REC] indicator lights in the Record mode.

ON: Lights.

OFF: Does not light .

OFF

FDiP 1

WARNING

[ON]

OFF

Sets whether or not a warning indication (error code display) is shown

when a problem occurs.

ON: Shown.

OFF

FDiP 2

OFF: Not shown.

VIDEO MODE IN

[LINE]

Selects input video signals.

S-VIDEO

LINE: Inputs composite video signals from the rear panel’s [VIDEO IN]

connector.

S-VIDEO: Inputs separate Y/C video signals from the rear panel’s

[S-VIDEO] connector.

LiN

ViD 1

Selects the picture quality in the Play mode.

OFF: Normal picture quality.

DETAIL

[OFF]

ON: Enhanced detail reproduction. However, the S/N ratio is degraded.

OFF

ViD 2

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

4-7 Contents of Menu Switches

[ ]: Factory setting

• The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what’s on the VCR’s display.

Screens

Items

Set values

Function

VIDEO MODE QUASI-V

[OFF]

Sets whether or not the V. pulse is added during ordinary playback

(2H and 6H modes).

OFF: QUASI-V is not added. Normally set to this position.

ON: QUASI-V is added.

OFF

(VCR's display)

ViD 3

• When a camera synchronized with the power supply is switched with

a switcher, the picture may be distorted at the switching point. In

this case, set this switch to “ON”. This locks the monitor, preventing

the picture distortion at switching points (only in the 2/6H mode).

• V. pulse is always added in the Still mode and Timelapse mode.

VTR MODE

HIGH DENSITY [OFF]

Sets the mode during timelapse recording.

OFF: Records in the normal timelapse mode (timelapse recording with

the SP heads).

ON: Records in the HDR timelapse mode (timelapse recording with

the EP heads). Refer to page 28.

REC

OFF

VTR 1

Sets whether or not the counter memory function is activated.

OFF: The counter memory function is not activated.

MEMORY

STOP

[OFF]

ON: The counter memory function is activated.

OFF

VTR 2

When the tape reel counter value reaches 0000 in the FF/REW

mode, the VCR enters the Stop mode automatically.

* The counter memory function is not available during repeat recording/

playback, auto REW, alarm search, alarm scan and date/time search.

EXT TIMER

REC

[OFF]

Enables or disables automatic external timer recording or automatic

restart of recording after a power failure.

OFF: External timer recording or automatic recording after power

failure does not function regardless of whether power is supplied

or not.

OFF

VTR 3

ON: Recording starts automatically when power is turned on.

AUTO REC

CHECK

[OFF]

Sets whether or not Recording Check is automatically performed at the

beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording mode.

OFF: Automatic recording check function is disabled.

ON: Automatic recording check function is enabled.

OFF

VTR 4

AUTO REW

VTR 5

[OFF]

Sets whether or not the tape is rewound automatically when the tape

ends.

OFF: The tape stops at the end.

ON: The tape automatically rewinds and enters the Stop mode (auto

REW).

OFF

* When the repeat recording/playback function is set to “ON”, the

repeat function has priority.

* If the menu switch <TAPE END MODE> on the <ALARM/SENSOR

MODE> screen is set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is engaged when

the tape ends even when there is an alarm or sensor recording. The

tape does not rewind.

REPEAT PLAY [OFF]

Enables or disables the repeat playback function.

OFF: The repeat playback function is disabled.

ON: When the tape ends, it is automatically rewound and played back

again from the beginning.

OFF

VTR 6

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

4-7 Contents of Menu Switches

[ ]: Factory setting

• The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what’s on the VCR’s display.

Screens

Items

Set values

Function

Enables or disables the repeat recording function.

OFF: The repeat recording function is disabled.

VTR MODE

REPEAT REC [OFF]

ON: When the tape ends, it is automatically rewound and recording

starts again from the beginning. When set to “ON”, the [REPEAT]

indication on the VCR’s display lights.

OFF

(VCR's display)

VTR 7

* If the menu switch <TAPE END MODE> on the <ALARM/SENSOR

MODE> screen is set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is engaged when

the tape ends even when there is an alarm or sensor recording. The

repeat recording is not executed.

* When this menu switch is set to “ON”, externally activated recording

is not executed.

Selects series recording or automatic recording with an external VCR activation

signal.

SRI/EXT

MODE

SRI/EXT REC

[OFF]

SERIES

EXT

OFF:

The series recording and automatic recording with an external

signal functions are disabled.

OFF

SERIES:The series recording function is enabled.

EXT: The automatic recording function with an external signal is enabled.

* When the menu switch <REPEAT REC> is set to “ON”, externally

SR ET 1

SERi

EiT

activated recording is not executed.

Selects the mode engaged when externally activated automatic

recording ends.

EXT REC END [NORMAL]

POWER OFF

NORMAL:

The Stop mode is engaged.

NORn

POFF

POWER OFF: The Stop mode is engaged and the operating power

mode is turned off.

SR ET 2

CNT TAPE END [OFF]

Outputs a tape end signal from the rear panel’s [TAPE END OUT] terminal

when the tape reaches the set tape reel counter value during recording.

During series recording, a series recording signal is output to a connected

VCR for continuous recording.

OFF: The counter end output function is disabled.

500 : A tape end signal is output when the set tape reel counter value is

500

1000

9500

OFF

reached during recording. A buzzer sounds when the menu switch

<TAPE END> on the <BUZZER> is set to “ON”.

For more information on the relationship between the tape reel

counter value and the tape remaining time, refer to page 55.

SR ET 3

500

9500

ALARM/

SENSOR

MODE

REC MODE

[OFF]

ALARM

SENSOR

AL/SENSOR

Selects the alarm recording or sensor recording function.

• Alarm recording: When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s

[ALARM IN] terminal during recording, the mode switches to the 2H/6H/

L12H/L18H/L24H/24H/48H/NORMAL or 6H (EP) recording mode for

realtime recording of the alarm event.

• Sensor recording: When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s

[ALARM IN] terminal in the Stop mode (Stop mode, Timer Recording

Standby or Operating Off mode), recording starts in the 2H/6H/L12H/

L18H/L24H/24H/48H/NORMAL mode.

OFF

AL SE 1

ALAR

SENS

ALKS

OFF:

ALARM:

SENSOR:

Alarm or sensor recording is not executed.

Alarm recording is executed.

Sensor recording is executed.

AL/SENSOR: Both alarm and sensor recording are executed.

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

4-7 Contents of Menu Switches

[ ]: Factory setting

• The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what’s on the VCR’s display.

Screens

Items

Set values

Function

ALARM/

SENSOR

MODE

REC T-MODE

[2H]

L12H

L18H

L24H

24H

Selects the recording mode for alarm or sensor recording.

(Refer to page 28.)

48H

NORMAL

AL SE 2

L12H

L18H

L24H

24H

48H

NORn

DURATION

5 SEC

10 SEC

15 SEC

30 SEC

Selects the recording duration for alarm or sensor recording.

5 — 180 SEC: Alarm or sensor recording is performed for the specified

time (5 sec. to 180 sec.)

CONTINUE: Alarm or sensor recording continues to the end of the tape.

MANUAL: Alarm or sensor recording continues for as long as alarm

signals are input. Set to this position when specifying the

alarm recording time with a switcher.

60 SEC

120 SEC

[180 SEC]

CONTINUE

MANUAL

*To ensure accurate alarm search and alarm scan operation,

be sure to set the recording time to 5 seconds or more.

(VCR's display)

AL SE 3

180

CONT

nANU

TAPE END

MODE

[OFF]

STOP

Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly engaged when the tape ends

even if there is an alarm or sensor recording.

OFF: The forced Stop mode is not engaged.

• When the tape ends, the mode set with the menu switch <AUTO

REW> or <REPEAT REC> on the <VTR MODE> screen is engaged.

STOP: The Forced Stop mode is engaged.

OFF

STOP

AL SE 4

BUZZER

TAPE END

[OFF]

Sets whether or not the buzzer sounds when the tape ends in the Record mode.

OFF: The buzzer does not sound.

ON: The buzzer sounds when the tape ends during recording. Also, the buzzer

sounds when the tape reel counter value set with the menu switch <CNT

TAPE END> on the SRI/EXT MODE screen is reached.

OFF

BU 22 1

When the mode is changed by pressing the [REW] button, [EJECT]

button or [OPERATE] button, the buzzer sound stops.

AL/SENSOR

[OFF]

Selects whether or not the buzzer sounds during alarm or sensor

recording.

OFF: The buzzer does not sound.

ON: The buzzer sounds.

OFF

BU 22 2

ERR WARN

[OFF]

Sets whether or not the buzzer sounds when a warning occurs.

OFF: The buzzer does not sound.

ON: The buzzer sounds. When the warning is released, the buzzer

sound stops.

OFF

BU 22 3

IN/OUT

CAMERA SW

[OFF]

1 FIELD

2 FIELD

Sets the camera switching signal output interval.

OFF:

No camera switching signal is output.

1 FIELD: Set to this position to switch cameras every 1 field. (However

1 frame when on 2H or 6H.)

2 FIELD: Set to this position to switch cameras every two fields (1

frame).

OFF

1FRD

2FRD

5 PREPARATION

5-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading

Insert the cassette with its label side facing you.

Gently push the center of the cassette until the machine starts automatic loading.

REC

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

SET

AG-

REV ADV

FWD ADV

[TIMER] indication

) indication

[EJECT] button

(

• The S-VHS indication lights up when an S-VHS cassette is inserted. During recording, the mode becomes the S-VHS mode.

• The S-VHS indication disappears when a VHS cassette is inserted. During recording, the mode becomes the S-VHS ET

mode.

Notes:

• To avoid damage or injury, do not insert your hand or other foreign objects into the cassette loading slot.

• For best results, use a T-120 tape.

Auto operate on

Auto play

When a cassette is loaded, the oprating mode

When a cassette with no erasure prevention tab is loaded,

playback starts automatically.

automatically turns on and the (

appears.

) cassette indication

Unloading

5 Press the [EJECT] button.

If the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged

(TIMER indication is shown on the display), the

cassette will not be ejected when the [EJECT] button is

pressed.

To unload the cassette, press the [TIMER] button to

release the Timer Recording Standby mode, then

press the [EJECT] button.

[The cassette is ejected.

• The tape reel counter is reset to “0000”.

If the operating mode is not on when the [EJECT] button

is pressed, operating mode is automatically switched on

and the cassette is ejected. Once the cassette is

unloaded, the operating mode turns off again

automatically.

5 PREPARATION

5-2 Recording/Playback Speed Mode Selection

REC

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

SET

AG-

REV ADV

FWD ADV

Record/playback speed

indication

[HDR] indicator

[POWER] button

[TIME MODE +/–] buttons

1 Press the [POWER] button to turn the operating mode on.

2 Select whether or not the HDR mode is engaged with the <HIGH DENSITY REC> menu switch on the <VTR MODE>

screen. When the During HDR recording or HDR playback, the [HDR] indicator lights.

3 Select the Record or Playback speed with the [TIME MODE +/–] button. Refer to the table below.

The selected recording or playback speed mode is shown on the display.

• Available modes differ depending on whether HDR is ON or OFF.

Recording/playback

interval (sec.)

Available recording

time (hours)

Audio

recording

Mode

Display

HDR OFF

HDR ON

—

T-30

0.5

1.5

T-60

T-90

1.5

4.5

T-120

—

Standard (SP)

Possible

—

3x (EP)

Possible

L12H

L18H

24H

0.12

—

12-hour SP linear slow

18-hour EP linear slow

24-hour timelapse

24-hour SP linear slow

48-hour timelapse

72-hour timelapse

84-hour timelapse

120-hour timelapse

168-hour timelapse

240-hour timelapse

480-hour timelapse

960-hour timelapse

Possible

0.05

0.08

—

4.5

13.5

Possible

0.2

0.22

0.4

0.6

0.7

120

240

480

Impossible

Possible

L24H

48H

0.15

0.2

120

240

Impossible

72H

84H

0.25

0.35

0.5

120H

168H

240H

480H

960H

120

168

240

480

960

1.4

144

180

360

720

0.7

1.35

2.7

• HDR ON/OFF can be activated in any recording mode except the 2H/6H mode.

• Available recording time may vary depending on the type of cassette used.

• For best results, use a T-120 tape.

• Replace the cassette at least once every 15 days when using the 2H - 168H modes. In the 240 - 960H modes,

replace the cassette with a new one at the completion of recording.

High-Density Recording

HDR is performed with the EP heads. When HDR is set to “OFF”, recording is performed with the SP heads.

In the HDR mode, the interval between frames (fields) is reduced by about a third, allowing 3 times as many frames to be

recorded as in the ordinary timelapse mode. This does not affect the actual recording time of the tape (the recording time

is the same as it would be if recorded in the normal (SP) Timelapse mode).

The quality of the picture recorded in the HDR mode is inferior to that in ordinary timelapse recording (equivalent to the EP

mode).

6 RECORDING

6-1 Switch Setting During Recording

“REC” indicator

REC

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

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SET

REV ADV

FWD ADV

Connection

• REPEAT REC

Connect the input and output connectors on the rear panel

correctly. Refer to “CONNECTIONS” on pages 14 to 16.

Set to “ON” to perform repeat recording. For details,

refer to “6-7 Repeat Recording” on page 43.

• AUTO REC CHECK

Menu switch settings

Set to “ON” to perform Recording Check automatically

at the beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording

mode.

Set menu switches as required.

5 VIDEO MODE

•

Select LINE (composite) or S-VIDEO video signal input.

5 SRI/EXT MODE

• SRI/EXT REC

5 ON SCREEN/FRONT DISPLAY MODE

• Select the brightness and ON/OFF for each indication

(date, time and recording speed, etc).

During recording, the selected on-screen data is

recorded together with video signals.

If you do not want to display or record a specific item,

set it to “OFF”.

- Set to “SERIES” to perform series recording. For

details, refer to “6-6 Series Recording” on page 41.

- Set to “EXT” to execute automatic recording when

activated by an external signal.

For details, refer to “6-8 Recording with External

VCR Activation Signal” on page 44.

5 ALARM/SENSOR MODE

• <REC TALLY> setting

Set whether or not the [REC] indicator lights in the

Record mode.

• REC MODE

- For alarm recording, set to “ALARM” or “AL/

SENSOR”. For details, refer to 6-4 Alarm Recording”

on page 38.

- For sensor recording, set to “SENSOR” or “AL/

SENSOR”. For details, refer to 6-5 Sensor

Recording” on page 40.

5 VTR MODE

• HIGHT DENSITY REC

Set to “ON” to record in the High-Density Recording

mode during timelapse recording.

• EXT TIMER REC

Set to “ON” for external timer recording or automatic

restart of recording after a power failure. For details,

refer to “6-9 How to Restore Recording After Power

Failure” and “6-10 External Timer Recording” on page

45.

5 BUZZER

• TAPE END

Set to “ON” if you want the buzzer to sound when the

tape ends during recording.

5 IN/OUT

• CAMERA SW

• AUTO REW

Set the camera switching timing signal output to an

external sequential switcher during recording.

- To switch cameras every 1 field or 1 frame, set this

menu switch to “1 FIELD” or “2 FIELD”. (However 1

frame when on 2H or 6H mode REC.)

Select the mode engaged when the tape ends.

“OFF”: The Stop mode is engaged.

“ON”: The tape automatically rewinds to the

beginning.

When the <REPEAT REC> menu switch is set to “ON”,

repeat recording takes place regardless of the setting

of this switch.

Recording tape

Use an HG (high grade) tape for recording with this

unit. Before recording, perform a test recording to

check the picture quality.

Tapes recorded on this VCR cannot be played back on

normal VHS VCRs. To avoid inadvertently trying to

play back tapes recorded in this unit on standard VHS

VCRs, label the cassette appropriately to distinguish it

from tapes recorded in the normal VHS mode.

6 RECORDING

6-2 Recording Basic Operation

[REC REVIEW] button [REC] button

[STOP] button

REC

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

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SET

REV ADV

FWD ADV

[PAUSE/STILL] button

[ON SCREEN 7f] button

[POWER] button

[TIME MODE +/–] button

To check the recording

1 Press the [POWER] button to turn the operating

mode on.

● To check recording in the Timelapse mode, the

recording duration must be equivalent to at least 8

seconds at 2H(SP) or 6H(EP) speed. Recording

check cannot be performed correctly if the recording

duration is too short. (Example : In the 960-hour

normal timelapse mode, the recording duration shoud

be 64 minutes or more.)

[The [POWER] indicator lights.

2 Select the recording speed mode with the [TIME

MODE +/–] button.

For details, refer to “5-2 Recording/Playback Speed

Mode Selection” on page 28.

3 Select the on-screen display position with the [ON

● During recording check, the audio signal is not output.

SCREEN 7/f] button.

5 Press the [REC REVIEW] button during recording.

→ The tape is automatically played back in reverse for

about 5 seconds, then the Play mode is engaged to

allow you to check recording. After the sequence

has played back, the recording mode is automatically

re-engaged at the point where the recording was

interrupted.

4 Insert a cassette with safety tab in place.

[The (

) cassette indicator lights on the display.

* If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off,

the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto

operate on function).

5 Press the [REC] button to start recording.

• During playback in the Recording Check mode, check

the picture to ensure that the recording is satisfactory.

If the signals are not recorded properly, the built-in

head cleaner cleans the heads and recording

continues. In this case, the error code “E-09” is shown

on the display for about 10 seconds.

[

The recording indictor lights on the display,

showing that the Record mode is engaged.

* No sound is recorded during Timelapse Recording.

To stop recording temporarily

[REC REVIEW] button

6 Press the [PAUSE/STLL] button.

[

The record-pause indicator is shown on

the display and the Pause mode is

engaged.

Normal

During

Recording

check

Recording

recording

Defective

* If the VCR remains in the Record-Pause mode for

about 3 minutes, the head drum stops rotating to

protect the tape. Although the Record-Pause mode

remains engaged, there may be some distortion in the

picture at the recording transition when you start

recording again.

Auto head

cleaning

Error code “E-09” is

shown for 10 seconds.

Recording

Note:

To start recording again

• When a tape recorded in this unit is played back on

another VCR (except another AG-TL950P), noise

may appear in the picture.

7 Press the [REC] button.

[

The record-pause indicator on the display

goes out and the Recording mode is

engaged.

To stop recording

8 Press the [STOP] button.

[The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.

6 RECORDING

6-3 Timer Recording

This unit is provided with 2 different setting screens for timer recording program; one allows you to specify the day of week, the

other allows you to specify a date (a holiday, for example). You can select the desired setting screen from the main menu

screen.

• Program timer setting: Day-of-the-week (Sun. to Sat.) timer recording program and daily timer recording program are

available (for up to 8 programs).

• Holiday setting: Timer recording can be programmed for a specified date.

* The holiday setting has priority over the program timer setting.

[SHIFT7] button

[SHIFT4] button

RESET/

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

REC

SHIFT

TIME MODE

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

REV PLAY

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

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TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

FWD ADV

–

SET

[MENU] button

[SET +] button

[TIMER] button

[SET –] button

Notes:

• Timer programming is not possible if the date and time are not set.

If you select program timer or holiday setting from the main menu when the date and time have not been set, the clock

setting screen opens. Set the date and time.

• Do not try to program the regular timer or holiday timer when the Timer Record mode is engaged. To do so, you must

first release the Timer Record mode by pressing the [TIMER] button.

Preparation

5 Make sure all equipment is connected correctly.

5 Check the current time.

5 Load a cassette with safety tab in place.

If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off, the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto operate on

function).

Timer Recording Program Setting

5 Timer recording programming for the specified day of the week

Main menu screen

* * * * * * * * * [MENU ] * * * * * * * *

* * * CLOCK * SET * * * * * * * * * * *

* * *ONSCREEN / F . D I SP *MODE

* * * V I DEO / VTR *MODE * * * * * *

* * * SR I / EXT *MODE * * * * * * * *

* * * ALARM / SENSOR *MODE * * *

* * * BUZZER / I N *OUT * * * * * * *

* * * PROGRAM* T I MER * * * * * * *

* * * HOL I DAY * SET * * * * * * * * *

* * * HOUR METER * * * * * * * * * *

* * *OTHER *M* * * * * * * * * * * *

(Example)

HDR is performed in the 24-hour recording speed mode from 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

1 Turn on the VCR and monitor and engage the Stop mode.

2 Press the [MENU] button.

F I N

ENU * * * * * * * * *

[The main menu is shown on the monitor.

3 Select the HIGH DENSITY REC mode.

VIDEO/VTR MODE screen

1 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to move the cursor to <VIDEO/VTR

MODE> on the main menu. Then press the [SET +/–] button.

[The <VIDEO/VTR MODE> menu is shown on the monitor.

2 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to put the cursor on <HIGH DENSITY

REC>.

* * * * * * [ V I DEO*MODE ] * * * * * *

1 . I N * * * * * * * * * * * * L I NE

2 . DETA I L * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . QUAS I - V * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

* * * * * * * [ VTR *MODE ] * * * * * *

1 . H I GH DENS I TY **REC** * *OON

2 . MEMORY * STOP * * * * * * *OFF

3 . EXT T I MER REC * * * * * *OFF

4 . AUTO* REC * CHECK * * * *OFF

3 Press the [SET +/–] button to set <HIGH DENSITY REC> to “ON”.

4 Press the [MENU] button to restore the main menu screen.

5 . AUTO* REW* * * * * *

* * *OFF

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAE * REC * * * * * * * *OFF

6 RECORDING

6-3 Timer Recording

5 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to select <PROGRAM

TIMER> in the main menu and press the [SET +/–]

button.

Main menu screen

[The <PROGRAM TIMER> menu is shown on the

monitor and “SUN” blinks.

* * * * * * * * * [MENU ] * * * * * * * * *

* * * T I ME ADJUST * * * * * * * * * *

* * *ONSCREEN / F . D I SP *MODE *

* * * V I DEO / VTR *MODE * * * * * * *

* * * SR I / EXT *MODE * * * * * * * * *

* * * ALARM / SENSOR *MODE * *ON

* * * BUZZER / I N *OUT * * * * * *ON

* * * PROGRAM* T I MER * * * * * * * *

* * * HOL I DAY * SET * * * * * * * * * *

* * * HOUR METER * * * * * * * * *ON

* * *ALARM RECALL/PO* W*E*R*L*O*SOSN

6 Set the day of the week (SAT).

Press the [SET +/–] button to set the day of the week to

“SAT”.

7 Set the hour for the start time (8).

Press the [SHIFT f] button so that “hour” for “START”

blinks. Press the [SET +/–] button to set the hour of the

start time to “8”.

* * * * * * * * *

8 Set the minute for the start time (00).

Press the [SHIFT f] button so that “minute” for

“START” blinks. Press the [SET +/–] button to set the

minute of the start time to “00”.

PROGRAM TIMER screen

Recording speed

Stop time

Start time

Day of the week

OFF : Operation is

disabled.

1ST : 1st week

RPT : Every week

9 In the same way, set the hour (17) and minute (00) for

the stop time.

* * * * [ PROGRAM* T I MER ] * * * * *

* * * * START * STOP * * SPD * * PGM

SUN0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 1 – – –

MON0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 6 – – –

TUE0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 5 – – –

WED– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

THU– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

FR I – – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

SAT– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

DAY– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

* DA I LY * SET * * * * * * SUN *MON *

* * * * TUE *WED * THU * FR I * SAT *

* When the stop time is earlier than the start time or the

same as the start time, “T” is added to the beginning

of the stop time, showing that the stop time is for the

next day.

0 Set the recording speed mode (H/D 24).

Press the [SHIFT f] button so that “SPD” blinks and

press the [SET +/–] button to set the recording speed to

(H/D 24).

* When the HIGH DENSITY REC mode is selected, H/D

is shown for “SPD”.

PROGRAM

* * * * [ PROGRAM* T I MER ] * * * * *

NO.

* * * * START * STOP * * SPD * * PGM

SAT0 0 8 : 0 0 : 1 7 : 0 0 * – – 2 4 1RPT

! Set the program item.

MON0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 6 – – –

TUE0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 5 – – –

WED– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

THU– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

FR I – – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

SAT– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

DAY– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

* DA I LY * SET * * * * * * SUN *MON *

* * * * TUE *WED * THU * FR I * SAT *

Press the [SHIFT f] button so that “PGM” blinks and

set the program item with the [SET +/–] button.

1ST: Timer recording is executed only once on the most

recent specified day of the week (Saturday).

RPT: Timer recording is executed on the specified day

of the week (Saturday) every week.

OFF: Programmed timer recording is not executed.

5 To program timer recording at another time or day,

press the [SHIFT 7] button so that the next setting

line blinks and repeat steps 6 to 11.

* If changing the HIGH DENSITY REC mode, do so

before programming the timer again.

Timer

Program No.

TIMER

16:30:00

VCR display

@ End timer program setting.

• Press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen is restored.

# Press the [TIMER] button.

[The TIMER indication and effective timer-recording

programmed numbers light on the display and the

operating mode is automatically turned off to engage

the Timer-Recording Standby mode.

6 RECORDING

6-3 Timer Recording

[SHIFT 7] button

[SHIFT f] button

RESET/

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

REC

SHIFT

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

TIME MODE

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

REV PLAY

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

FWD ADV

–

SET

[MENU] button

[SET +] button

[TIMER] button

[SET –] button

5 Programming timer recording for more than 24 hours

PROGRAM TIMER screen

Recording speed

Stop time

(Example)

HDR is performed with the 48-hour recording speed from

9:00 p.m. on every Friday to 8:00 a.m. on every Monday.

Start time

Day of the week

OFF : Operation is

disabled.

1ST : 1st week

RPT : Every week

1 Follow steps 1 to 5 in “Timer Recording Program

Setting” on pages 31 and 32.

* * * * [ PROGRAM* T I MER ] * * * * *

2 Press the [SHIFT 7] button so that the 7th line “SAT” blinks

on the <PROGRAM TIMER>. Programs lasting for more

than 24 hours can only be set on the seventh line.

* * * * START * STOP * * SPD * * PGM

SUN0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 1 – – –

MON0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 6 – – –

TUE0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 5 – – –

WED– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

THU– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

FR I – – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

SAT– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

DAY– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

* DA I LY * SET * * * * * * SUN *MON *

* * * * TUE *WED * THU * FR I * SAT *

3 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the day of the week to

“FRI” and press the [SHIFT f] button.

[“Hour” for the start time blinks.

4 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the hour of the start

time to “21” and press the [SHIFT f] button.

[“Minute” for the start time blinks.

* * * * [ PROGRAM* T I MER ] * * * * *

* * * * START * STOP * * SPD * * PGM

SUN0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 1 – – –

MON0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 6 – – –

TUE0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 5 – – –

WED– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

THU– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

FR I – – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

FR I – 2 1 : 0 0 : * * : * * * * * * * – * * *

SAT– * * : * * : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

* DA I LY * SET * * * * * * SUN *MON *

* * * * TUE *WED * THU * FR I * SAT *

5 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the minute of the start

time to “00” and press the [SHIFT f] button.

[“Hour” for the stop time blinks.

6 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the hour of the stop

time to “**”.

[“**:** **** **” is shown for the items after “STOP”,

the “DAY” on the 8th line changes to the next day of

the week (SAT) automatically and “**:**” is shown for

“START”.

7 Press the [SHIFT 7] button so that the day of the week

* * * * [ PROGRAM* T I MER ] * * * * *

* * * * START * STOP * * SPD * * PGM

SUN0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 1 – – –

MON0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 6 – – –

TUE0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 5 – – –

WED– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

THU– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

FR I – – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

on the 8th line blinks.

8 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the day of the week to

“MON” and press the [SHIFT f] button three times.

[“Hour” for the stop time blinks.

FR I – 2 1 : 0 0 : * * : * * * * * * * – * * *

9 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the hour of the stop

MON– * * : * * : 0 8 : 0 0 * – – 4 8 –RPT

* DA I LY * SET * * * * * * SUN *MON *

* * * * TUE *WED * THU * FR I * SAT *

time to “8”.

0 In the same way, press the [SHIFT f] button and [SET

+/–] button to set the minute of the stop time to “00”, the

recording speed to “H/D 48” and “PGM” to “RPT”.

! End timer program setting.

Press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen is restored.

@ Press the [TIMER] button.

[The TIMER indication and program number “7” light

on the display and the operating mode is

automatically turned off to engage the Timer-

Recording Standby mode.

6 RECORDING

6-3 Timer Recording

5 Programming timer recording for more than one day

(every day)

PROGRAM TIMER screen

This programming is to timer-record at the same time on

specified days of the week.

Recording speed

Stop time

Start time

Day of the week

(Example)

HDR is performed in the 48-hour mode from 10:00 a.m. to

5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

ON: Enabled

OFF: Disabled

* * * * [ PROGRAM* T I MER ] * * * * *

* * * * START * STOP * * SPD * * PGM

SUN0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 1 – – –

MON0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 6 – – –

TUE0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 5 – – –

WED– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

THU– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

FR I – – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

SAT– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

DAY– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

* DA I LY * SET * * * * * * SUN *MON *

* * * * TUE *WED * THU * FR I * SAT *

1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 in “Timer Recording Program

Setting” on pages 31 and 32.

2 Set the day of the week on <PROGRAM TIMER> to

“DAY” with the [SET +/–] button.

3 Press the [SHIFT f] button so that the “hour” for the

start time blinks and set “hour” to “10” with the [SET +/–]

button.

4 Press the [SHIFT f] button so that the “minute” for the

start time blinks and set “minute” to “00” with the [SET +/

–] button.

DAILY SET

5 Press the [SHIFT f] button and [SET +/–] button to set

the hour of the stop time to “17”, the minute of the stop

time to “00”, the recording speed to “H/D48” and “PGM”

to “ON”.

PROGRAM

* * * * [ PROGRAM* T I MER ] * * * * *

NO.

* * * * START * STOP * * SPD * * PGM

DAY0 1 0 : 0 0 : 1 7 : 0 0 * – – 4 8 1 *ON

MON0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 6 – – –

TUE0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 5 – – –

WED– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

THU– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

FR I – – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

SAT– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

DAY– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

* DA I LY * SET * * * * * * SUN *MON *

* * * * TUE *WED * THU * FR I * SAT *

6 Set the days of the week when timer recording is to be

executed (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday).

Set the days with “DAILY SET” at the lower section of

the screen.

• Press the [SHIFT 7] button so that “SUN” in the

lowest line blinks.

7 Press the [SET +/–] button to set “SUN” to “– –”.

* * * * [ PROGRAM* T I MER ] * * * * *

* * * * START * STOP * * SPD * * PGM

8 Press the [SHIFT f] button to select the day of the

week and set the operating day of the week with the

[SET +/–] button.

DAY0 1 0 : 0 0 : 1 7 : 0 0 * – – 4 8 1 –ON

MON0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 6 – – –

TUE0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 5 – – –

WED– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

THU– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

FR I – – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

SAT– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

DAY– – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – – – – –

* DA I LY * SET * * * * * * SUN *MON *

* * * * – – – *WED * – – – * – – – * SAT *

Set the items for “Tuesday”, “Thursday” and “Friday” to

“– –”.

• Timer recording will take place on the days of the week

shown on the display. Timer recording will not take

place on days of the week indicated by “– –”.

9 End timer program setting.

Press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen is restored.

0 Press the [TIMER] button.

[The TIMER indication and active timer program

numbers light on the display and the operating mode

is automatically turned off to engage the Timer-

Recording Standby mode.

6 RECORDING

6-3 Timer Recording

[SHIFT 7] button

[SHIFT f] button

RESET/

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

REC

SHIFT

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

TIME MODE

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

REV PLAY

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

FWD ADV

–

SET

[MENU] button

[SET +] button

[TIMER] button

[SET –] button

Holiday Timer Recording Setting

This lets you preset the VCR to record on specified dates (such as holidays) at any time over a period of a year. Up to 16

dates can be set. When holiday settings and program settings overlap, holiday setting is given priority

(Example)

Recording is performed in the 960-hour nomal timelapse mode from

0:00 a.m. to 0:00 a.m. the next day.

Main menu screen

1 Press the [MENU] button to show the main menu on the monitor.

* * * * * * * * * [MENU ] * * * * * * * * *

* * * T I ME ADJUST * * * * * * * * * *

2 Set HDR to “OFF”.

* * *ONSCREEN / F . D I SP *MODE *

1 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on the main menu’s

* * * V I DEO / VTR *MODE * * * * * * *

* * * SR I / EXT *MODE * * * * * * * * *

<VIDEO/VTR MODE>. Then press the [SET +/–] button.

2 Set <HIGH DENSITY REC> on <VIDEO/VTR MODE> to “OFF” with

the [SET +/–] button.

3 Press the [MENU] button to restore the main menu screen.

* * * ALARM / SENSOR *MODE * *ON

* * * BUZZER / I N *OUT * * * * * *ON

* * * PROGRAM* T I MER * * * * * * * *

* * * HOL I DAY * SET * * * * * * * * * *

* * * HOUR METER * * * * * * * * *ON

* * * ALARM *RECALL/PO* W*E*R*L*O*SOSN

* * * * * * * * *

3 Call the <HOLIDAY SET> screen.

• Press the [SHIFT 7] button to select <HOLIDAY SET> in the main

menu and press the [SET +/–] button.

HOLIDAY SET screen

4 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the hour of the start time to “0” and

press the [SHIFT f] button.

* * * * * [ HOL I DAY * SET ] * * * * * *

* * * * START * STOP * * SPD * * PGM

* * * 0 – – : – – : – – : – – * – – – – 1 – – –

* 1 : 0 – – – – – : – – : 2 : * – – – – – – – –

* 3 : 0 – – – – – : – – : 4 : * – – – – – – – –

* 5 : – – – – – – : – – : 6 : * – – – – – – – –

* 7 : – – – – – – : – – : 8 : * – – – – – – – –

* 9 : – – – – – – : – – 1 0 : * – – – – – – – –

1 1 : – – – – – – : – – 1 2 : * – – – – – – – –

1 3 : – – – – – – : – – 1 4 : * – – – – – – – –

1 5 : * – – – – – * – – 1 6 : * – – – – – – – –

* * * * TUE *WED * THU * FR I * SAT *

[“Minute” for the start time blinks.

5 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the minute of the start time to “00” and

press the [SHIFT f] button.

[“Hour” for the stop time blinks.

6 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the hour of the stop time to “00” and

press the [SHIFT f] button.

“T” is shown at the beginning of the stop time.

* When the stop time is earlier than the start time or the same as the

start time, the stop time is assumed to be the next day and “T” is

added to the beginning of the stop time.

* * * * * [ HOL I DAY * SET ] * * * * * *

* * * * START * STOP * * SPD * * PGM

* * * 0 0 0 : 0 0T0 0 : 0 0 * 9 6 0 – 1 –ON

* 1 : 0 1 – 1 5 : – – : 2 : * 9 – 1 5 – – –

* 3 : 0 2 – 1 1 : – – : 4 : * 9 – 2 3 – – –

* 5 : – 3 – 2 1 : – – : 6 : * 1 0 – 1 0 – – –

* 7 : – 4 – 2 9 : – – : 8 : * 1 1 – 0 3 – – –

* 9 : – 5 – 0 1 : – – 1 0 : * 1 1 – 2 3 – – –

1 1 : – 5 – 0 3 : – – 1 2 : * 1 2 – 2 3 – – –

1 3 : – 5 – 0 5 : – – 1 4 : * – – – – – – – –

1 5 : * 8 – 1 5 * – – 1 6 : * – – – – – – – –

* * * * TUE *WED * THU * FR I * SAT *

7 Press the [SHIFT f] button and [SET +/–] button to set the minute of

the stop time to “00”, the recording speed to “960” and “PGM” to “ON”.

8 Set the day.

• Press the [SHIFT f] button or [SHIFT 7] button to select the line

and enter the day for timer recording with the [SET +/–] button.

9 End holiday timer recording setting.

Press the [MENU] button twice.

Month

Day

[The normal screen is restored.

• When “PGM” is set to “OFF”, the setting is

disabled and holiday timer recording is not

executed.

0 Press the [TIMER] button.

[The TIMER indication lights on the display and the operating mode

is automatically turned off to engage the Timer-Recording Standby

mode.

* The timer program numbers are not shown on the display.

6 RECORDING

6-3 Timer Recording

[SHIFT 7] button

[RESET/CANCEL] button

[SHIFT f] button

RESET/

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

REC

SHIFT

TIME MODE

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

REV PLAY

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

FWD ADV

–

SET

[MENU] button

[SET +] button

[TIMER] button

[SET –] button

Canceling/Changing Timer Recording

Program

To modify timer programs

1 Press the [TIMER] button so that the TIMER indication

goes out on the display.

To stop timer programming before finishing

2 Turn on the VCR and monitor

1 Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.

[The program being set is canceled.

3 Press the [MENU] button to show the main menu screen

and press the [SHIFT 7] button to select <PROGRAM

TIMER or <HOLIDAY SET>. Then, press the [SET +/–]

button.

2 Press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen mode is restored.

[The <PROGRAM TIMER> or <HOLIDAY SET> menu

is shown on the monitor.

To cancel preset timer programs

4 Press the [SHIFT 7] button or [SHIFT f] button so that

1 Press the [TIMER] button so that the TIMER indication

the section you want to change blinks.

goes out on the display.

5 Press the [SET +/–] button to change the value.

2 Turn on the VCR and monitor.

6 Press the [MENU] button twice.

3 Press the [MENU] button to show the main menu screen

and press the [SHIFT 7] button to select <PROGRAM

TIMER> or <HOLIDAY SET>. Then, press the [SET +/–]

button.

[The normal screen is restored.

[The <PROGRAM TIMER> or <HOLIDAY SET> menu

is shown on the monitor.

To use the VCR when the Timer-Recording

Standby mode is engaged

4 Press the [SHIFT 7] button or [SHIFT f] button to move

the cursor to the program you want to cancel.

• Press the [TIMER] button so that the TIMER indication

goes out. After using the VCR, press the [TIMER] button

again to engage the Timer-Recording Standby mode. The

TIMER indication will light.

• When all timer recording programs are completed, the

TIMER indication goes out.

5 Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.

[The specified timer recording program is canceled.

6 Press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen is restored.

6 RECORDING

6-3 Timer Recording

5 During timer recording

Notes on Timer Recording

The [PAUSE/STILL] or [STOP] button has no effect.

5 If you make a mistake when programming or no

program is set and the [TIMER] button is pressed, the

TIMER indication blinks for about 10 seconds and a

warning buzzer sounds if <ERR WARN> in the

<BUZZER> menu is set to “ON”.

Operation after pressing the [TIMER] button.

5 Timer recording

The operating mode is turned on about 20 seconds

before recording starts and the VCR pauses. Recording

starts about 2 seconds before the actual programmed

start time.

Perform programming for timer recording.

* Note that if the date is not set for holiday timer

recording, the TIMER indication will not blink, the time

standby mode is not engaged, and recording will not

take place.

5 If no cassette is loaded

The TIMER and [

] indications blink and a warning

buzzer sounds if <ERR WARN> in the <BUZZER>

menu is set to “ON”.

5 If programmed data overlap

When the [TIMER] button is pressed, the Timer-

Recording Standby mode is engaged and the

[OVERLAP] indication blinks for about 10 seconds, then

lights.

(However, if program timer settings and holiday timer

settings overlap, the [OVERLAP] indication is not

shown. In this case, the holiday timer setting has

priority. The [OVERLAP] indication is not shown when a

daily timer recording program overlaps with another

program (even during program timer setting). The

program with the earlier start time has priority.)

Load a cassette with safety tab. Cassettes with no tab

are ejected.

5 When the tape ends during timer recording

The cassette tape is ejected.

When a cassette with safety tab is loaded, the timer

recording re-starts.

* However, if timer recording is executed in the Repeat

Record mode, the cassette tape is not ejected at the

tape end and repeat recording continues.

Check the program contents.

(With program timer settings, the program with the

earlier program time has priority.)

5 When more than one timer recording is programmed.

• The preset programs are executed consecutively

beginning with the program with the earliest start time.

The number of the program being executed blinks.

* Program numbers are not displayed for holiday timer

recording programs.

5 When the timer recording mode is engaged after the

start time has passed ...

When a power failure occurs within the set times and

power is restored ...

• Timer recording starts within the set times.

* If holiday timer and program timer settings overlap, the

holiday timer setting has priority and starts.

* When program timer settings overlap, the program with

the lower program number has priority and starts.

5 When the timer recording settings are changed during

timer recording.

Changing the settings on the program timer setting

screen or holiday timer setting screen during timer

recording will have no effect. To change the settings,

you must disengage the timer recording mode.

6 RECORDING

6-4 Alarm Recording

Alarm recording functions during timelapse recording. When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s ALARM IN terminal, an

index code is recorded on the tape and the VCR automatically switches to the 2H/6H/L12H/L18H/L24H/24H/48H/NORMAL

mode for realtime recording of the alarm situation. Normal timelapse recording is restored after the preset alarm recording

duration has passed.

* Alarm recording will not start from the Pause mode.

“AL” indication

REC

TIME MODE

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

SET

AG-

REV ADV

FWD ADV

* If the alarm recording function is activated a hundred

times a day or more, a malfunction may occur because

the guaranteed range is exceeded.

5 Menu switches are provided for alarm recording mode,

alarm recording duration, buzzer ON/OFF in alarm

recording, and Forced Stop mode ON/OFF at tape end.

If you want to use this unit more than a hundred times

a day, set the recording speed mode to 2H/6H and

perform regular maintenance, replacing parts as

necessary.

5 During alarm recording, the [AL] indication is lit on the

VCR and the [ALARM] indication is lit on the monitor

display. After alarm recording is complete, the “AL”

indication blinks on the display to show that an alarm

signal has been input.

On-screen

"ALARM"

indication

Extinguished

Blinking

Shown

Lit

Shown

Lit

Extinguished

Blinking

Display "AL"

indication

2H/6H/L12H/

L18H/L24H/24H/

48H/NORMAL

2H/6H/L12H/

L18H/L24H/24H/

48H/NORMAL

Timelapse

mode

Timelapse

mode

Timelapse

mode

Record mode

Timelapse

recording

Timelapse

recording

Timelapse

recording

Alarm

recording

Alarm

recording

Alarm signal input

* An index code (VISS) is recorded at the start point of the alarm recording as an alarm cue signal.

* During alarm recording, a +12 V signal is output from the rear panel’s ALARM REC OUT terminal.

* If a new alarm signal is input during alarm recording, alarm recording restarts from that point.

6 RECORDING

6-4 Alarm Recording

Preparation

Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel’s alarm input terminal.

1 Press the [POWER] button to turn the operating mode

on.

2 Open the main menu’s <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> and

set the alarm recording-related menu switches.

1 REC MODE

ALARM/SENSOR MODE screen

* * * * * [ SR I / EXT *MODE ] * * * * *

1 . SR I / EXT * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

2 . EXT * REC * END * * * * * NORMAL

3 . CNT * TAPESEND * * * * * * *OFF

* * [ ALARM / SENSOR *MODE ] * * *

1 . REC *MODE * * * * * * * * * ALARM

2 . REC * T -MODE * * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . DURAT I ON * * * * * * * * 1 8 0SEC

4 . TAPE * END *MODE * * * * * *OFF

5 . AUTO* REW* * * * * * * * * * *OFF

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAE * REC * * * * * * * * *OFF

Set to “ALARM” or “AL/SENSOR” to activate alarm

recording.

Set to “ALARM” or “AL/

SENSOR”.

• When set to “AL/SENSOR”, both alarm recording

and sensor recording will be performed.

• The [ALARM] indication lights on the display.

2 DURATION

Set the alarm recording duration to 5 sec., 10 sec., 15

sec., 30 sec., 60 sec., 120 sec., 180 sec.,

COUNTINUE (to tape end) or MANUAL (for as long

as alarm signals are input).

4 Select the timelapse recording mode with the [TIME

MODE +/–] button on the front panel.

* When the alarm recording time is set to “MANUAL”,

the alarm cue signal (index code) will not be

recorded correctly if alarm input lasts for less than 5

seconds.

* When alarm recording duration is set with an

external switcher, set the alarm recording duration to

“MANUAL”.

[The selected recording speed mode is shown on the

VCR’s display and on the monitor.

5 Follow the procedure described in “Recording Basic

Operation” on page 30.

6 When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s

[ALARM IN] terminal, alarm recording is executed in

accordance with the specified settings.

3 TAPE END MODE

Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly

engaged when the tape ends even if there is an alarm

recording during recording.

• When set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is engaged at

tape end even if repeat recording or auto rewind is

set.

7 To stop alarm recording and clear the [ALARM]

indication, press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.

• If the [RESET/CANCEL] button is pressed when the

“AL” indication is lit (during alarm recording), alarm

recording stops, the “AL” indication goes out, and

timelapse recording is restored. If the alarm buzzer is

on, the buzzer sound also stops.

• When set to “OFF”, VCR operation is determined by

the repeat recording or auto rewind setting.

• If the “AL” indication blinks and the [RESET/CANCEL]

button is pressed, the “AL” indication goes out.

• In this case, even if the menu switch <TAPE END

MODE> is set to “STOP”, the operation executed at

end of the tape is determined by the setting of the

<AUTO REW> or <REPEAT REC> menu switch in the

<VTR MODE> menu.

3 Set the other menu switches.

5 Setting the alarm buzzer

Set the menu switch <AL/SENSOR IN> in

<BUZZER> to “ON” to sound the alarm buzzer during

alarm recording.

5 Setting the on-screen brightness and display

items

8 The alarm input data can be checked in the main

menu’s <ALARM RECALL/POWER LOSS> menu (refer

to page 21).

Select the monitor display setting with the menu

switch.

On-screen information is recorded together with the

video signals.

Display the alarm list screen and press the [RESET/

CANCEL] button to reset the alarm input data.

You can change the on-screen display position with

the [ON SCREEN 7/f] buttons on the front panel.

5 Setting the HDR

* There may be some picture distortion at the start

or end of an alarm recording. This is not a

malfunction.

To record in the HIGH DENSITY REC mode during

timelapse recording, set the menu switch <HIGH

DENSITY REC> in <VTR MODE> to “ON”.

6 RECORDING

6-5 Sensor Recording

Sensor recording is executed only when the VCR is in the Stop mode (Stop, Timer Record Standby or Operating Off mode)

and an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s ALARM IN terminal.

Perform the settings for sensor recording in the same way as for “Alarm Recording” on page 39.

The mechanism of the AG-TL950P cannot be guaranteed if the sensor recording function is used frequently (100 times/

day or more).

Preparation

Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel’s alarm input terminal.

1 Press the [POWER] button to turn the operating mode

ALARM/SENSOR MODE screen

on.

* * * * * [ SR I / EXT *MODE ] * * * * *

2 Open the main menu’s <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> and

1 . SR I / EXT * REC * * * * * * * *OFF

2 . EXT. RECAEND * * * * * NORMAL

set the sensor recording-related menu switches.

3 . CNTETAPE * END *M. * * * *OFF

1 REC MODE

Set to “SENSOR” or “AL/SENSOR” to activate sensor

recording.

• When set to “AL/SENSOR”, both alarm recording

and sensor recording will be performed.

• The [SENSOR REC] indication lights on the display.

2 DURATION

* * [ ALARM / SENSOROMODE ] * * *

1 . REC *MODED * * * * * 4 * SENSOR

2 . REC * SPEEDE * * * T I 5 * * * * 2H

3 . DURATON * * S * CNTANE6 0SEC

4 . TAPE * END *MODE * * Y ] * *OFF

4 . REC * TAL * * * * * * * * * * * * *ON

2 .WARN I NGM* * * * * * * * * * * *ON

Set to “SENSOR” or “AL/

SENSOR”.

F I N * DE * ENU * * * * * * * * * *

4 Turn the operating mode on to engage the Stop mode.

Set the sensor recording duration to 5 sec., 10 sec.,

15 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec., 120 sec., 180 sec.,

CONTINUE (to tape end) or MANUAL (for as long as

alarm signals are input).

5 • When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s

[ALARM IN] terminal, recording starts automatically in

the specified recording mode (2H/6H/L12H/L18H/

L24H/24H/48H/NORMAL) and the “AL” indication is lit.

The “ALARM” indication is shown on screen.

• After the specified recording duration expires,

recording stops.

* The sensor recording time will be shorter than the

specified value.

* When the sensor recording time is set to

“MANUAL”, the alarm cue signal (index code) will

not be recorded correctly if sensor input lasts for

less than 5 seconds.

* When sensor recording duration is set with an

external switcher, set the sensor recording duration

to “MANUAL”.

* As sensor recording starts from the Stop mode, it

takes several seconds before actual recording

starts.

6 To stop sensor recording and clear the “ALARM”

indication, press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.

• In this case, even if the menu switch <TAPE END

MODE> is set to “STOP”, the operation executed at

end of the tape is determined by the setting of the

<AUTO REW> or <REPEAT REC> menu switch in the

<VTR MODE> menu.

3 TAPE END MODE

Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly

engaged when the tape ends during sensor

recording.

• When set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is engaged at

tape end even if repeat recording or auto rewind is

set.

7 To release the Sensor Record mode, set the <REC

MODE> menu switch in <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> to

“OFF” or “ALARM”.

• When set to “OFF”, VCR operation is determined by

the repeat recording or auto rewind setting

* During playback, there may be some noise or

picture distortion at the point where one sensor

recording stops and another starts. This is not a

malfunction.

* When a new alarm is input during sensor

recording, sensor recording restarts from that

point.

3 Set the other menu switches.

5 Setting the alarm buzzer

Set the menu switch <AL/SENSOR IN> in

<BUZZER> to “ON” to sound the alarm buzzer during

sensor recording.

5 Setting the on-screen brightness and display items

Select the monitor display setting with the menu switch.

On-screen information is recorded together with the

video signals.

You can change the on-screen display position with the

[ON SCREEN 7/f] buttons on the front panel.

6 RECORDING

6-6 Series Recording

The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected AG-TL950P.

As soon as the tape ends in one VCR, the next VCR in the series starts recording. Using the counter end output function

enables smoother switchovers during series recording, mostly eliminating interruptions between tapes.

Connections

5 Connect the first VCR’s [SERIES REC OUT] terminal to the

second VCR’s [SERIES REC IN] terminal. Connect the

second VCR’s [SERIES REC OUT] terminal to the third

AC~IN

VCR’s [SERIES REC IN] terminal. Repeat for all connected

VCRs. Connect the VCR’s [COM] terminals as well.

5 Connect a video camera and/or other source equipment to the

first VCR’s video and audio input connectors.

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

CAM SW ALARM

ALARM

COM

CLOCK

RESET IN RESET IN

SERIES

RESET OUT

SERIES

OUT

ALARM

REC OUT

TAPE WARNING

OUT

COM

RESET END OUT

T O

SPARE

MIC

OUT

Connect the first VCR’s video and audio output connectors to

the second VCR’s video and audio input connectors. Connect

the second VCR’s video and audio output connectors to the

third VCR’s video and audio input connectors.

COM

CLOCK

COM

SERIES

REC IN

SERIES

CLOCK

COM

SERIES

REC IN

CLOCK

SERIES

REC IN

RESET IN

WARNING CLOCK

SERIES

WARNING CLOCK

SERIE

OUT RESET OUT REC OUT

OUT RESET OUT REC O

Repeat for all connected VCRs.

Connect the last VCR’s video and audio output connectors to

the monitor’s video and audio input connectors.

Video input signal

Rear panel

Audio input signal

First VCR

Operation

AC~IN

1 To activate series recording, set the <SRI/EXT REC>

menu switch in <SRI/EXT MODE> to “SERIES”.

(This setting should be done for all connected VCRs.)

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

CLOCK

SERIES

CAM SW ALARM ALARM

OUT

REC OUT

ALARM

TAPE WARNING

RESET END OUT OUT

COM

RESET IN RESET IN

SERIES

COM

T O

RESET OUT

SPARE

MIC

OUT

* * * * * [ SR I / EXT *MODE ] * * * * *

Second VCR

1 . SR I / EXT * REC * * * * * SER I ES

2 . EXT * REC * END * * * * * NORMAL

3 . CNT * TAPESEND * * * * * * 5 0 0 0

* * [ ALARM / SENSOR *MODE ] * * *

1 . REC *MODE * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

2 . REC * SPEED * * * * * * * * * * * 2H

3 . DURAT I ON * * * * * * * * 1 5 8SEC

4 . TAPE * END *MODE * * * * * *OFF

5 . AUTO* REW* * * * * * * * * * *OFF

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAE * REC * * * * * * * * *OFF

Set to “SERIES”.

Set the counter value.

AC~IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

CLOCK

RESET IN RESET IN

TAPE WARNING

SERIES

RESET END OUT OUT RESET OUT

SERIES

CAM SW ALARM ALARM

OUT

REC OUT

ALARM

COM

T O

SPARE

MIC

OUT

Last VCR

5Normally the next VCR starts recording when the tape

ends. If the menu switch counter end output function is

on, a series recording signal is output when the selected

tape reel counter value is passed, and the next VCR starts

recording. Select the counter end value from “500”,

“1000” ... “9500” with the <CNT TAPE END> menu switch.

• The tape reel counter value from the beginning of the

tape to the end is about 5800 on a T-120 cassette tape.

(Reter to page 55.)

AC~IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

CLOCK

RESET IN RESET IN

TAPE WARNING

SERIES

RESET END OUT OUT RESET OUT

SERIES

CAM SW ALARM ALARM

OUT

REC OUT

ALARM

COM

T O

SPARE

MIC

OUT

Video output

Audio output

2 Press the [MENU] button to restore the normal screen.

3 Load cassettes with safety tab in place in all connected

VCRs.

5 To use the counter end output function, set the

counter to the tape reel counter display with the

[DISPLAY] button.

When a cassette is loaded, the counter is reset to

“0000”.

Monitor TV

• During recording, the input video signals can be checked on a monitor.

• When the second and subsequent VCRs are turned on, input

audio can be checked on the monitor in the 2H/6H/L12H/L18H/

L24H modes.

During timelapse recording, audio cannot be checked.

4 Start recording on the first VCR.

Notes:

• If a cassette has not been loaded in any VCR in the series, series recording will stop when that VCR is reached.

• If VCRs are connected in series as shown above, the second and subsequent VCRs will record the previous VCR’s on-screen

information in addition to their own. To avoid this, use a distributor to distribute only video signals to each VCR.

6 RECORDING

6-6 Series Recording

5 When the first VCR ends recording, the second VCR

starts recording automatically, then the third and so on.

• When the tape end output is set, series recording

signals are output from the [SERIES REC OUT]

terminal at the specified tape reel counter value,

signaling the next VCR to start recording.

• If the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR MODE> is

set to “OFF”, the Stop mode is engaged when the end

of the tape is reached during recording. If <AUTO

REW> is set to “ON”, the tape rewinds to the

beginning and stops.

• Counter value

The first VCR continues recording until the tape ends.

When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the

Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the

counter end output function, thetape reel counter

value is reset to “0000”.

Non-stop continuous series recording

The series recording function allows you to record indefinitely using two VCRs. Recording alternates between each VCR.

To use this function, connect and set the VCRs as follows.

5 Setting

5 Connection

• Set the <SRI/EXT REC> menu switch on both

units to “SERIES”.

• Set the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR

MODE> to “ON”.

• Set the <AUTO REC CHECK> and <REPEAT

REC> menu switch in <VTR MODE> to “OFF”.

• Connect the [SERIES REC OUT] terminal of the

first VCR to the [SERIES REC IN] terminal of the

second VCR, and the [SERIES REC OUT]

terminal of the second VCR to the [SERIES REC

IN] terminal of the first VCR. The [COM]

terminals of both VCRs should be connected.

COM

CLOCK

COM

SERIES

REC IN

CLOCK

SERIES

REC IN

5 For uninterrupted endless series recording, use the

counter end output function together. Set <CNT

TAPE END> so that the counter end signal is

output just before the tape end.

RESET IN

WARNING

OUT

SERIES

REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

WARNING

OUT

SERIES

REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

• Set <CNT TAPE END> in the <SRI/EXT MODE>

menu to “5500” (when a T-120 tape is used).

* When the tape is rewound to the beginning in

the Auto Rewind mode using the counter end

output function, the tape reel counter is reset

automatically to “0000”.

Second VCR

First VCR

Note:

• Connect audio and video terminals as shown in

• Continuous series recording over a long period

may produce excessive wear and tear on the

tapes and VCRs. Be sure to replace the tapes

periodically (refer to page 28).

the connection diagram on page 41.

6 RECORDING

6-7 Repeat Recording

When the tape comes to the end during recording, it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning.

VIDEO/VTR MODE screen

5 To execute repeat recording, set <REPEAT REC> in

* * * * * * [ V I DEO*MODE ] * * * * * *

<VTR MODE> to “ON”.

• The “REPEAT” indication in the VCR’s display lights.

1 . I N

* * * * * * * * * * * * * L I NE

2 . DETA I L * * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . QUAS I - V * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

* * * * * * * [ VTR *MODE ] * * * * * * *

1 . H I GH DENS I TY REC * * *OFF

2 . MEMORY STOP * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . EXT T I MER REC * * * * * *OFF

4 . AUTO* REC * CHECK * * * * *OFF

5 . AUTO* REW* * * * * * * * * * *OFF

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAT * REC * * * * * * * * *OON

5 Setting the <TAPE END MODE> menu switch in

• If this menu switch is set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is

forcibly engaged when the tape ends even if there is

an alarm or sensor recording.

To continue repeat recording even if an alarm

recording or sensor recording takes place during

recording, set <TAPE END MODE> to “OFF”.

When the Tape End Forced Stop mode and Repeat

Rec mode are engaged and an alarm or sensor

recording takes place, the “REPEAT” indication goes

out.

Set to “ON”.

ALARM/SENSOR MODE screen

* * * * * [ SR I / EXT *MODE ] * * * * *

1 . SR I / EXT * REC * * * * * * * *OFF

2 . EXT * REC * END * * * * * NORMAL

3 . CNT * TAPESEND * * * * * * *OFF

* * [ ALARM / SENSOR *MODE ] * * *

1 . REC *MODE * * * * * * * * SENSOR

2 . REC * T -MODE * * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . DURAT I ON * * * * * * * * 1 8 0SEC

4 . TAPE * END *MODE * * * * * *OFF

5 . AUTO* REW* * * * * * * * * * *OFF

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAE * REC * * * * * * * *OFF

Set to “OFF”

* When repeat recording is executed, any previously

executed alarm recordings will be erased.

5 Automatic recording check function

5 When the <AUTO REC CHECK> menu switch is set

to “ON”

This unit is provided with an automatic recording

check function which automatically determines

whether or not recording is satisfactory at the tape

beginning in repeat recording.

Repeat recording

Tape beginning position

• To activate the automatic recording check

function, set the <AUTO REC CHECK> menu

switch in <VTR MODE> to “ON”.

Auto recording for

several seconds

Normal

5 Operation of the automatic recording check

Recording

Recording check

Defect

function

• Recording is performed from the beginning of the

tape for several seconds during repeat recording.

Then the recorded section is automatically played

back to check whether or not the signals have

been recorded properly. If the recording is

satisfactory, recording resumes.

Auto head

cleaning

Auto recording for

several seconds

• If the recording is unsatisfactory, the heads are

cleaned automatically. Recording is restarted for

several seconds and then the recording is

checked again. If the recording is still

unsatisfactory, the error code “E-09” is shown on

the display and recording resumes.

Normal

Recording check

Defect

Recording

Auto head

cleaning

Display

The error code “E-09”

remains on the display.

Note:

• Continuous repeat recording over long periods

may produce excessive wear and tear on the

tape and VCR. Be sure to replace the tape

periodically (refer to page 28).

6 RECORDING

6-8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal

Recording start/stop can be controlled externally by inputting a VCR activation signal to the [SERIES REC IN] terminal on the

AG-TL950P rear panel.

* If the external recording function is activated a hundred

times a day or more, a malfunction may occur because

the guaranteed range is exceeded.

If you want to use this unit more than a hundred times a

AC~IN

AC120V~50/60Hz

day, set the recording speed mode to 2H/6H and

perform regular maintenance, replacing parts as

necessary.

VIDEO

AUDIO

Y/C

CAM SW ALARM

ALARM

COM

CLOCK

SERIES

RESET IN RESET IN

SERIES

OUT

ALARM

REC OUT

TAPE WARNING

OUT

COM

RESET END OUT

T O

RESET OUT

REMOTE

MIC

OUT

To [SERIES REC IN] terminal

To [COM] terminal

External control

equipment

Connection

Connect the [SERIES REC IN] terminal and [COM] terminal

on the AG-TL950P rear panel to the external control equipment.

VCR control signal (ground signal)

Alarm search/date and time search

LV: 0 V

Stop or operating mode off

• Alarm recording or sensor recording should continue for

at least 5 seconds.

• When recording is performed in the long-time timelapse

mode, date/time search will not function correctly if the

recording duration is too short.

Start of recording

To ensure that the date/time search operates correctly,

the recording duration must be equivalent to at least

5 seconds at Standard (2H) or EP (6H) speed.

(Example) With a 960-hour normal timelapse recording,

a recording time of 40 minutes or more is necessary.

Operation

SRI/EXT MODE screen

1 Set the <SRI/EXT REC> menu switch in <SRI/EXT

MODE> to “EXT” to use the external recording function.

• Use the <EXT REC END> menu switch to select the

mode engaged when externally activated recording

ends.

* * * * * [ SR I / EXT *MODE ] * * * * *

1 . SR I / EXT * REC * * * * * * * * EXT

2 . EXT * REC * END * * * * * NOREXT

3 . CNT * TAPESEND * * * * * * 7 0 0 0

* * [ ALARM / SENSOR *MODE ] * * *

1 . REC *MODE * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

2 . REC * T -MODE * * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . DURAT I ON * * * * * * * * 1 8 0SEC

4 . TAPE * END *MODE * * * * * *OFF

5 . AUTO* REW* * * * * * * * * * *OFF

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAE * REC * * * * * * * * *OFF

Set to “EXT”

When set to “NORMAL”, the VCR enters the Stop

mode.

When set to “POWER OFF”, the operating mode is

turned off.

2 Press the [MENU] button to set the on-screen display to

• In addition to the Stop mode and the operating mode

off status, the external recording function also

operates in the Pause mode.

• If recording is already in progress when the VCR

activation signal is input, recording continues and

stops when the activation signal is no longer input.

the time/date display.

3 Load a cassette with a safety tab in place and engage the

Stop mode or turn the operating mode off.

• When a VCR activation signal (ground input) is input to

the rear panel’s [SERIES REC IN] terminal, recording

starts automatically and continues for as long as the

activation signal is input.

Note:

When the activation signal stops, the Stop mode is

engaged or the operating mode is turned off (according

to menu switch setting).

When the TIMER indication lights or the menu switch

<REPEAT REC> in the <VTR MODE> menu is set to

“ON”, externally activated recording is not executed.

Toexecuterepeatrecordingviatheexternalrecordingfunction,

set <REPEAT REC> to “OFF” and <AUTO REW> to “ON”.

• When the activation signal is input again, recording starts.

6 RECORDING

6-9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure

If a power failure occurs during recording, recording will

restart in the same mode as soon as power is restored.

VTR MODE screen

To use this function, set the <EXT TIMER REC> menu

* * * * * * [ V I DEO*MODE ] * * * * * *

1 . I N * * * * * * * * * * * * * L I NE

switch in <VTR MODE> to “ON”.

2 . DETA I L * * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . QUAS I - V * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

* * * * * * * [ VTR *MODE ] * * * * * * *

1 . H I GH DENS I TY REC * * *OFF

2 . MEMORY STOP * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . EXT T I MER REC * * * * * *OON

4 . AUTO* REC * CHECK * * * * *OFF

5 . AUTO* REW* * * * * * * * * * *OFF

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAT * REC * * * * * * * * *OFF

If this menu switch is set to “ON” and operating mode

is turned off and on again in the Stop mode, the VCR

enters the Record mode automatically. Be careful.

Set to “ON”

6-10 External Timer Recording

External timer recording can be performed by connecting the AG-TL950P to an external timer.

1 Check that a cassette is loaded in the VCR.

* If the cassette’s safety tab has been removed,

recording will not take place.

2 Set the <EXT TIMER REC> menu switch in <VTR

MODE> to “ON”.

Power is supplied from the external timer at the

specified time and recording starts.

* This function does not work when the Timer Record

mode is engaged.

• Recording is performed at the preset recording speed.

If alarm recording or sensor recording is executed

before the power is supplied, the Alarm Record mode

or Sensor Record mode is released and normal

recording starts.

6-11 Tape End Buzzer

You can switch the buzzer sound which lets you know

when the tape ends during recording ON/OFF.

BUZZER screen

5 To sound the buzzer, set the menu switch <TAPE END>

in <BUZZER> to “ON”.

* * * * * * * * [ BUZZER ] * * * * * * * *

1 . TAPE * END * * * * * * * * * * *OON

2 . AL / SENSOR * I N * * * * * * *OFF

3 . ERR WARN * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

* * * * * * * * [ I N / OUT ] * * * * * * * *

1 . CAMERA * SW* * * * * * * * * *OFF

Set to “ON”

• If <CNT TAPE END> in the <SRI/EXT MODE> menu

is set to any position except “OFF”, the buzzer sounds

when the reel counter value is reached.

* * * * *

3 . DURAT I ON * * * * * * * * 1 8 0SEC

4 . TAPE * END *MODE * * * * * *OFF

5 . AUTO* REW* * * * * * * * * * *OFF

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAE * REC * * * * * * * * *OFF

5 The buzzer continues to sound. To stop the buzzer

sound, set the menu switch <TAPE END> to “OFF”,

perform another operation (such as pressing the [REW]

button) or press the [POWER] button.

5 During repeat recording and auto rewind, the buzzer

sounds for about 2 seconds.

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

[STOP] button

[POWER] indicator

REC

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

REV ADV

FWD ADV

[POWER] button [PLAY] button

Playback mode indicator

[TIME MODE+/–] button

7-1 Preparation

7-2 Playback

1 Press the [POWER] button to turn the operating mode

Connection

on.

Connect the output connectors on the rear panel correctly.

The [POWER] indicator lights.

2 Press the [TIME MODE +/–] button to set the play mode

Menu switch setting

to 2H (SP) or 6H (EP) mode.

Set the menu switches in <VIDEO/VTR MODE> as

required.

The [2H] or [6H] indication is shown on the display.

• To play back a tape recorded in the timelapse mode

at slow speed, press the [TIME MODE +/–] button

to set the desired mode (24H, 48H..... 960H) (slow

play).

5 [DETAIL] ... Factory setting: OFF

Set to “ON” to improve reproduction of picture detail.

However, the S/N ratio will be degraded.

• Avoid using slow-motion playback continuously for

long periods (more than several hours).

5 [QUASI-V] ... Factory setting: OFF

Set to “ON” to add V. pulse in the normal play (2H or

6H) mode.

3 Load the recorded cassette correctly.

5 [MEMORY STOP] ... Factory setting: ON

Counter memory ON/OFF.

* If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off,

the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto

operate on function).

• Set to “ON” to use the counter memory function.

If the cassette’s safety tab has been removed, the

operating mode is turned on and play starts

automatically (auto play function).

5 [AUTO REW] ... Factory setting: OFF

Automatic rewind ON/OFF.

• Set to “ON” to rewind the tape to the beginning when

the tape ends.

4 Press the [PLAY] button to start play.

The play indicator is shown on the display and

the Play mode is engaged.

5 [REPEAT PLAY] ... Factory setting: OFF

Repeat playback ON/OFF.

When a tape recorded in the HDR mode is played back,

the [HDR] indicator lights.

• Set to “ON” to execute repeat playback.

* Noise may appear in the picture with tapes not

recorded on the AG-TL950P.

* No sound is output in the Timelapse Play mode.

When the play mode is set to 2H (SP) or 6H (EP),

playback operates as follows.

Notes on playback

• Cassettes recorded in the 2H or ordinary (SP)

Timelapse modes are played back in the 2H (SP)

mode. [2H] is shown on the display.

• Cassettes recorded in the 6H or HDR Timelapse

mode are played back in the 6H (EP) mode. [6H] is

shown on the display

Tapes recorded on this VCR cannot be played back on

standard VHS VCRs. Use this VCR, an S-VHS VCR or a

VCR with SQPB function to play back tapes recorded on

this unit. Also be aware that not all S-VHS VCRs will be

able to play back tapes recorded on this unit, because

some use different S-VHS/VHS detection methods.

Try to avoid operations such as shuttle search or field

advance playback as much as possible. These put a

comparatively high stress load on the tape and can lead

to picture degradation over time.

To stop playback

5 Press the [STOP] button.

During shuttle search or field advance playback, noise may

appear. This is normal with this unit and is not a malfunction.

The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

REC

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

REV ADV

FWD ADV

[REW] button

[FF] button

[PLAY] button

[PAUSE/STILL] button

[REV PLAY] button

7-3 Special-Effects Playback

Still playback

Reverse playback

1 Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button during playback.

1 Press the [REV PLAY] button in any mode except

Record, Record-Pause or Record Check.

The still indicator is shown on the display and

the still picture is shown.

The reverse indicator is shown on the display and

the Reverse mode is engaged.

• The tape is played back in reverse in the 2H or 6H

mode regardless of the playback speed mode setting.

2 Press the [PLAY] button to restore the Normal Play

mode.

The Stop mode is automatically engaged if the VCR

remains in the Still mode for 3 minutes (approx.).

* No sound is output.

2 Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button to engage the Still

mode.

To restore the normal playback, press the [PLAY]

button.

Field advance playback

1 Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button in the Play mode to

engage the Still mode.

2 While pressing the [PAUSE/STILL] button, press the

[FF] button or [REW] button.

The operation varies depending on how the [FF] or

[REW] button is pressed.

5 Each time the [FF] button or [REW] button is pressed,

the picture is advanced or reversed one field.

5 When the [FF] button or [REW] button is pressed for

more than 2 seconds, the picture is

advanced or reversed continuously field

by field (continuous field advance

playback).

3 Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button in the Continuous Field

Advance Play mode to restore the Still mode.

Press the [PLAY] button to restore normal playback.

• In the Continuous Field Advance Play mode, no

sound is output.

• When continuous field advance playback continues

for about 3 minutes, the Stop mode is automatically

engaged to protect the tape.

• When forward field-by-field playback is switched to

reverse field-by-field playback, noise may appear in

the picture for several seconds.

• During reverse field-by-field playback, noise may

appear in the picture.

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

7-3 Special-Effects Playback

REC

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

REV ADV

FWD ADV

[FF] button

[PLAY] button

[REW] button

Shuttle search (reverse and fast-forward) playback

Press the [FF] button or [REW] button in the Play mode to engage the Fast-Forward Shuttle Search mode or Reverse Shuttle

Search mode.

5 Reverse shuttle search

5 Fast-forward shuttle search

Press the [REW] button during play.

Press the [FF] button during play.

The rewind search indicator is shown on the

The fast-forward search indicator is shown

display and the Reverse Shuttle Search

mode is engaged.

on the display and the Fast-Forward Shuttle

Search mode is engaged.

• The operation varies depending on how the [FF] or [REW] button is pressed. Refer to the table below for details.

Type of

recording

Tape recorded in the 2H (SP) mode or

the ordinary Timelapse mode

Tape recorded in the 6H (EP) mode or

the HDR Timelapse mode

Operation of

the [REW] and [FF]

buttons

Press the button once.

7 times 2H (SP) speed (latch).

Press the [PLAY] button to restore the

normal play mode

21 times the 6H (EP) speed (latch).

Press the [PLAY] button to restore the

normal play mode.

Hold the button pressed

for more than 2 seconds.

7 times 2H (SP) speed.

Release the button to restore the normal

play mode.

13 times the 6H (EP) speed.

Release the button to restore the normal

play mode.

• Latch: Even if the button is released, shuttle search

continues.

* During shuttle search, no sound is output.

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

REC

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

REV ADV

FWD ADV

[REW] button

[FF] button [SEARCH] button

[SET +/–] button

[SHIFT f] button

7-4 Alarm Search/Date and Time Search

There are three different ways you can search a tape position.

When the [SEARCH] button is pressed, the Search mode is engaged. Each time the [SEARCH] button is pressed, the Search

mode changes.

• (Once) alarm search: To search the start of an alarm recording.

(Twice) alarm scan: To play back around the start of each alarm recording for several seconds.

(Three times) date/time search: To search for a recording made at a specified date and time.

Press the [SEARCH] button four times to cancel the Search mode.

Note on date/time search

Recording duration is especially important with timelapse recordings. If the duration is too short, date/time search will not

function correctly. The recording duration must be equivalent to at least 5 seconds at Standard (2H) or EP (6H) speed.

(Example) In the 960-hour normal timelapse mode, the recording time should be 40 minutes or more.

Alarm search

A specified alarm recording is searched and the Stop mode

is engaged.

Alarm search setting screen

ALARM: SRH * 0 1 * * * * * * * * * * * *

0 0H0 0M0 1S * * FR I * * * * * * * * * *

AL– 0 5 6 * BLPL– 0 4 * AUTO* * * * *

Alarm number

(01- 99)

1 Press the [SEARCH] button once in the Stop mode.

[The VCR enters the Alarm Search mode and the

alarm search setting screen is shown on the monitor.

The “AL01” indication blinks in the record/playback

speed mode indication section on the display.

* To cancel the Alarm Search mode, press the

[SEARCH] button three times.

To specify the alarm

recording to be

cued, enter the alarm

number with respect

to the current tape

position in the

* ZOOMONUM . * * * * *M. * * * * * * *

Control or reel counter

*MACR * * TELE * * * * A. * * * * * * *

* DATEEHEURE * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* DURE * * BANDE * * * T4 5 * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

forward or reverse

direction.

⁴F I N DE *MENU * * * * * * * * * * *

2 Specify the alarm recording you want to search.

Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button to specify an alarm

number from 01 to 99.

The specified alarm number is shown on the monitor

and the VCR’s display. The alarm number is not

absolute; it depends on the current tape position.

VCR’s display

3 Press the [FF] or [REW] button.

[The VCR fast forwards or rewinds.

When the start of the alarm recording with the

specified alarm number is located, search stops and

the Stop mode is engaged.

Alarm number

The Alarm Search mode is automatically canceled.

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

Alarm scan

The section around the start of each alarm recording is played back for

Alarm scan screen

about 5 seconds.

* Playback may start a few seconds after the actual start of the alarm

recording.

* If the interval between alarm recordings is short, the tape may play

back continuously for 5 seconds or more.

* Sound is not output.

ALARM: SCAN0 1 * * * * * * * * * * * *

0 0H0 0M0 1S * * FR I * * * * * * * * * *

AL– 0 5 6 * BLPL– 0 4 * AUTO* * * * *

* ZOOMONUM . * * * * *M. * * * * * * *

Control or reel counter

*MACR * * TELE * * * * A. * * * * * * *

* DATEEHEURE * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* DURE * * BANDE * * * T4 5 * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

1 Press the [SEARCH] button twice in the Stop mode.

[The Alarm Scan mode is engaged and the “ALARM SCAN” indication

is shown on the monitor screen. The “ALSC” indication is shown in

the display’s record/playback speed mode indication section.

* To release the Alarm Scan mode, press the [SEARCH] button twice.

⁴F I N DE *MENU * * * * * * * * * * *

2 Press the [FF] or [REW] button.

[The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape from the current

position and the section around the start of each alarm recording

is played back for about 5 seconds.

3 Press the [PLAY] button when you want to start playback.

[Normal playback starts and the Alarm Scan mode is canceled.

• To cancel alarm search or alarm scan, press the [STOP] button,

[PLAY] button, [REV PLAY] button or the [REW]/[FF] button

(whichever is opposite to the current tape running direction).

• When the end or beginning of the tape is reached during

alarm search or alarm scan, the mode is canceled and the

Stop mode is engaged.

Date/time search setting screen

Date/time search

“Day” setting

“Time” setting

A section recorded at a specified date and time is searched and the

Stop mode is engaged.

TDASRHS0 1D0 0H * * * * * * * * * * *

0 0H0 0M0 1S * * FR I * * * * * * * * * *

– – – – – 6 – – : – – – 0 4 * AUTO* * * * *

* ZOOMONUM . * * * * *M. * * * * * * *

*MACR * * TELE * * * * A. * * * * * * *

1 Press the [SEARCH] button three times in the Stop mode.

[The Date/Time Search mode is engaged and the date/time

search setting screen is shown on the monitor.

“td 0100” is shown on the VCR’s display.

* DATEEHEURE * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Search data during tape

* DURE * * BANDE * * * T4 5 * * * * * *

running (month, day,

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

hour, minute)

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* To cancel the Date/Time Search mode, press the [SEARCH]

button once.

⁴F I N DE *MENU * * * * * * * * * * *

2 Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button to set the “date” you want to

VCR’s display

search (01 - 31).

3 Press the [SHIFT f] button so that “hour” blinks.

4 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the “hour” you want to search (00 - 23).

5 Press the [FF] button or [REW] button.

[The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape from the current

position to search the specified date and time. When the recording

is located, the Stop mode is engaged.

The Date/Time Search mode is canceled.

• During date/time search, the month, day, hour and minute which are

being searched are shown on-screen.

“Day” setting “Hour” setting

Set value

TDASRFS1 2D1 9H * * * * * * * * * * *

0 0H0 0M0 1S * * FR I * * * * * * * * * *

1 0 – 1 0 6 1 5 : 3 0 – 0 4 * AUTO* * * * *

* ZOOMONUM . * * * * *M. * * * * * * *

*MACR * * TELE * * * * A. * * * * * * *

* DATEEHEURE * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* DURE * * BANDE * * * T4 5 * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

19:00 on 12

Search data

during tape

running

• If the specified date and time cannot be found and the tape ends, the

Date/Time Search mode is canceled and the Stop mode is engaged.

(15:30 on

Oct. 10)

Notes:

⁴F I N DE *MENU * * * * * * * * * * *

• If the specified date and time is near the start of an alarm

recording, the date/time search may not be successful.

• If the specified date/time is the same as the timer-recording start

time, the VCR may not operate correctly.

• Date/time search cannot be executed if no date and time are

available in the search direction.

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

7-5 Repeat Playback

The tape is automatically rewound and played back

repeatedly.

Auto rewind

• To execute repeat playback, set <REPEAT PLAY> in

<VTR MODE> to “ON”.

When the tape ends during recording, playback, or forward

search, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the start

and enters the Stop mode.

VIDEO/VTR MODE screen

• To auto-rewind the tape, set the <AUTO REW> menu

* * * * * * [ V I DEO*MODE ] * * * * * *

switch in <VTR MODE> to “ON”.

1 . I N

* * * * * * * * * * * * * L I NE

2 . DETA I L * * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . QUAS I - V * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

* * * * * * * [ VTR *MODE ] * * * * * * *

1 . H I GH DENS I TY REC * * *OFF

2 . MEMORY STOP * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . EXT T I MER REC * * * * * *OFF

4 . AUTO* REC * CHECK * * * * *OFF

5 . AUTO* REW* * * * * * * * * * *OFF

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OON

7 . REPEAT * REC * * * * * * * * *OFF

VIDEO/VTR MODE screen

* * * * * * [ V I DEO*MODE ] * * * * * *

1 . I N

* * * * * * * * * * * * * L I NE

2 . DETA I L * * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . QUAS I - V * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

* * * * * * * [ VTR *MODE ] * * * * * * *

1 . H I GH * DENS I TY * REC * * *OFF

2 . MEMORY STOP * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . EXT T I MER REC * * * * * *OFF

4 . AUTO* REC * CHECK * * * * *OFF

5 . AUTO* REW* * * * * * * * * * *OON

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAT * REC * * * * * * * * *OFF

Set to “ON”.

Set to “OFF”.

Note:

• When the <REPEAT PLAY> or <REPEAT REC>

menu switch is set to “ON”, the tape restarts playback

or recording after rewinding to the beginning.

7-6 Counter Memory Function

When the counter memory function is ON, the VCR

automatically enters the Stop mode when the control tape

counter reaches “00:00:00” or when the reel tape counter

reaches “0000” in the FF or REW mode.

VIDEO/VTR MODE

* * * * * * [ V I DEO*MODE ] * * * * * *

1 . I N

* * * * * * * * * * * * * L I NE

2 . DETA I L * * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . QUAS I - V * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

* * * * * * * [ VTR *MODE ] * * * * * * *

1 . H I GH DENS I TY REC * * *OFF

2 . MEMORY STOP * * * * * * * * ON

3 . EXT T I MER REC * * * * * *OFF

4 . AUTO* REC * CHECK * * * * *OFF

5 . AUTO* REW* * * * * * * * * * *OFF

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAT * REC * * * * * * * * *OFF

5 To activate the counter memory function, set

<MEMORY STOP> in <VTR MODE> to “ON”.

Set to “ON”.

Operation

1 Select the counter display mode.

• Press the [COUNTER] button on the front panel to set

the counter display mode to the control tape counter or

reel tape counter.

2 Press the [CNT RESET] button at the position

where you want to stop the tape.

REC

[ The counter is set to “00H00M00S” or “0000”.

EJ ECT

POWER

5 Execute recording or playback.

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

HDR

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

3 Engage the Stop mode and press the [FF] or [REW]

button.

SHIFT

TIME MODE

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

[When the counter reaches “00H00M00S” or “0000”,

the Stop mode is automatically engaged.

[CNT RESET] button

[DISPLAY] button

Note:

• Repeat record/play, auto rewind and alarm search/

alarm scan/date and time search have priority over

the counter memory function.

* * * * * * [ V I DEO*MODE ] * *

* * *

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

REC

STOP

POWER

EJ ECT

POWER

HDR

REC REVIEW

REC

RESET

CANCEL

ON SCREEN

PAUSE/

/ REW REV PLAY STILL

SHIFT

TIME MODE

PLAY

FF/

TRACKING

V. LOCK

TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET

AG-

SET

REV ADV

FWD ADV

[V.LOCK +/–] buttons

[TRACKING +/–] buttons

7-7 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment

When noise appears in the picture in the

Play/Field Advance mode

When a picture moves up and down in the

Still mode and Timelapse Play mode

Tracking adjustment is possible in the following modes.

• 2H (SP), 6H (EP), L18H and timelapse play mode

• Field advance play

Press either the [V.LOCK+/–] button to minimize vertical

jitter.

5 Press either the [TRACKING +/–] button until picture

noise is eliminated or minimized.

To return to the Tracking Preset mode, press the + and

– buttons simultaneously.

7-8 QUASI-V

When the picture is distorted, set the <QUASI-V> menu

switch in <VIDEO MODE> to “ON”.

This menu switch is effective only in the 2H and 6H modes.

Normally set to “OFF”.

• When cameras synchronized with a power supply are

switched with a switcher, the pictures may be distorted at

the switching point. This switch locks the monitor to

prevent distortion of the displayed picture.

(Only operates in the Normal Play [2H/6H] mode)

VIDEO/VTR MODE screen

• In the Still or Timelapse Play mode, QUASI-V are always

output.

1 . I N * * * * * * * * * * * * * L I NE

2 . DETA I L * * * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . QUAS I - V * * * * * * * * * * * *OON

* * * * * * * [ VTR *MODE ] * * * * * * *

1 . H I GH * DENS I TY REC * *OFF

2 . MEMORY STOP * * * * * * * *OFF

3 . EXT T I MER REC * * * * * *OFF

4 . AUTO* REC * CHECK * * * * *OFF

5 . AUTO* REW* * * * * * * * * * *OFF

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAT * REC * * * * * * * * *OFF

Set to “ON”.

8 TROUBLESHOOTING

8-1 Error Indications

Error indications are shown on the display whenever

condensation occurs or there are problems with cassette

loading, unloading or mechanism operation.

Display section

5 When a problem occurs, the error indication “E-**” lights

(when the <WARNING> menu switch in <FRONT

DISPLAY> is set to “ON”).

5 When any one of error indications (E-01 to E-09) is

shown, a 12-V warning signal is output from the rear

panel’s WARNING OUT connector.

Error indication

BUZZER screen

* * * * * * * * [ BUZZER ] * * * * * * * *

1 . TAPE * END * * * * * * * * * * *OFF

2 . AL / SENSOR * I N * * * * * * *OFF

3 . ERR WARN * * * * * * * * * * *OON

* * * * * * * * [ I N / OUT ] * * * * * * * *

1 . CAMERA * SW* * * * * * * * * *OFF

5 When the <ERR WARN> menu switch in <BUZZER> is set

to “ON”, the buzzer sounds if a problem occurs (E-01 to E-

08 and E-11 (during recording)).

Buzzer sound

* * * * *

When an error indication appears or the buzzer sounds,

turn the operating mode on again to clear the error

indication and buzzer sound (E-01 to E07).

When the error indication “E-**” is shown, turning the

operating mode on again may not clear the problem. In

this case, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

3 . DURAT I ON * * * * * * * * 1 8 0SEC

4 . TAPE * END *MODE * * * * * *OFF

5 . AUTO* REW* * * * * * * * * * *OFF

6 . REPEAT * PLAY * * * * * * * *OFF

7 . REPEAE * REC * * * * * * * * *OFF

Error

Measures

Contents

VCR operation

indication

E-01

Turn the operating mode on again.

Problem with loading operation

Problem with unloading operation

Problem with supply reel rotation

Problem with drum rotation

Problem with take-up reel rotation

Problem with capstan rotation

Problem with eject operation

Condensation

The operating mode is turned off.

E-02

E-03

E-04

E-05

E-06

E-07

E-08

Turn the operating mode on and

wait until the error indication goes

out.

The cassette is ejected and the

drum starts rotating.

Cassette loading is not possible.

Clean the heads with a head

E-09

Error with recording check

(recording defect)

The head cleaner in the VCR

cleans the heads.

cleaning tape, then check the

recording picture quality again. The

tape may be defective. Replace the

tape and check again.

If the picture quality is still inferior,

contact your local Panasonic dealer.

E-10

Consult your local Panasonic dealer

for replacement of the built-in

battery.

Insufficient battery capacity for

clock and timer backup.

If a power failure occurs, clock and

timer setting data and record/

playback speed settings may be

reset.

No input video signal

E-11

E-12

Input video signals.

—

It is not possible to write in

EEPROM.

Consult your local Panasonic

dealer.

The tape is broken.

The cassette is ejected. The error

indication is shown only while the

cassette is being ejected.

E-13

Replace the cassette.

System error

The operating mode is turned off.

E-98

E-99

Consult your local Panasonic

dealer.

This unit uses a microprocessor and may not function properly if there is external noise or interference. In this case, turn the

operating mode off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then plug the power cord in again and check operation.

8 TROUBLESHOOTING

8-2 No Error Indication

Symptoms

Causes

Remedies

No power is supplied.

q Is the power cord disconnected?

q Is the [TIMER] indication shown?

q Is the Operation Lock mode

engaged?

q Connect the power cord to an AC outlet.

q Press the [TIMER] button so that the

“TIMER” indication goes out.

q Release the Operation Lock mode.

Operation buttons have no effect

during recording and playback.

Is the Operation Lock mode

engaged?

Release the Operation Lock mode.

No picture is shown during

playback.

q Connect the monitor correctly.

q Press the [TIMER] button to clear the

“TIMER” indication.

q Is the monitor connected correctly?

q Is the “TIMER” indication lit?

Noise appears in the picture in

the Shuttle Search mode, Still

mode and Field Advance mode.

This is not a malfunction.

—

Noise appears in part of the

playback picture.

Adjust the tracking with the [TRACKNG

+/–] button.

Is the tracking adjusted properly?

When the cassette is played

back, the picture becomes

rough or disappears.

Clean the heads with a commercially-

available head cleaning tape. If the picture

quality is still unsatisfactory, consult your

local Panasonic dealer.

Dust may have accumulated on the

video heads.

No sound is heard during

playback.

q Are you recording in a timelapse

mode? If so, sound is not recorded.

q During alarm scan, no sound is

output.

q Use a tape on which sound is recorded.

q Are you playing back in Time Lapse

mode?

q Playback sound is not output in the

timelapse mode.

Recording is impossible.

Has the cassette safety tab been

removed?

Paste a piece of cellophane tape over

the hole.

Timer recording is not working.

q Is the clock set correctly? Is the

timer properly programmed?

q Check again.

q Is the “TIMER” indication lit?

q Check it again.

The clock cannot be set.

Is the “TIMER” indication lit?

Press the [TIMER] button so that the

[TIMER] indication goes out.

Tape running sound is heard in

the Record, Play, FF and REW

modes.

During recording and playback, the

VCR’s motor and rotary heads are

running. The sound this generates is

normal and not a malfunction.

If you feel it is too noisy, install the VCR

in a rack.

The time/date is not shown.

q Is the clock set?

q Set the clock.

q Is the <ON SCREEN MODE>

menu switch set to “OFF”?

q Set the <ON SCREEN MODE> menu

switch to “ON”.

Auto REW and repeat recording

are not possible during

recording.

Is the <TAPE END MODE> menu

switch in <ALARM/SENSOR

MODE> set to “STOP”?

Set the <TAPE END MODE> menu

switch to “OFF”.

Camera image is not switched.

Is the <CAMERA SW> menu switch

in <IN/OUT> set to “OFF”?

When setting the camera switching timing on

this unit, set the menu switch to “1 FIELD” or

“2 FIELD”.

External recording is not

possible.

Is the <REPEAT REC> menu switch

in the <VTR MODE> menu set to

“ON”?

To perform repeat recording using external

recording activation, set <REPEAT REC>

to “OFF” and <AUTO REW> to “ON”.

9 APPENDIXES

9-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time Table

The table below shows the tape remaining time with the tape reel counter value in each record/playback speed mode

(when a T-120 tape is used).

Since actual tape remaining time may differ from the values in the table below, use these values for reference only.

When a T-120 tape is used: Tape remaining time when the tape reel counter is “0000” at the beginning of the tape.

Record/playback speed modes

HDR OFF

HDR ON

48H

L12H

–

24H

L24H

72H

84H

120H

–

L18H

–

6 h 8 m

5 h 22 m

4 h 38 m

3 h 57 m

3 h 19 m

2 h 44 m

2 h 11 m

1 h 41 m

1 h 14 m

50 m

26 h 26 m 26 h 26 m 49 h 10 m

23 h 11 m 23 h 11 m 42 h 58 m

19 h 56 m 19 h 56 m 37 h 8 m

2 h 2 m

1 h 47 m

1 h 32 m

1 h 19 m

1 h 6 m

54 m

14 h 14 m 18 h 24 m

73 h 45 m 86 h 3 m 122 h 56 m

64 h 27 m 75 h 11 m 107 h 25 m

500

12 h 29 m 16 h 6 m

1,000

1,500

2.000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

5,000

5,500

5,832

10 h 44 m 13 h 54 m

92 h 51 m

79 h 12 m

66 h 29 m

54 h 42 m

43 h 51 m

33 h 56 m

24 h 57 m

16 h 54 m

55 h 42 m 64 h 59 m

47 h 31 m 55 h 26 m

39 h 53 m 46 h 32 m

32 h 49 m 38 h 17 m

26 h 18 m 30 h 42 m

20 h 21 m 23 h 45 m

14 h 58 m 17 h 28 m

10 h 8 m 11 h 50 m

31 h 40 m

26 h 35 m

21 h 53 m

17 h 32 m

13 h 34 m

9 h 59 m

6 h 45 m

3 h 54 m

1 h 26 m

0 m

9 h 13 m 11 h 51 m 17 h 7 m 17 h 7 m

7 h 42 m 9 h 57 m 14 h 18 m 14 h 18 m

6 h 18 m 8 h 12 m 11 h 42 m 11 h 42 m

43 m

5 h 1 m

6 h 33 m 9 h 19 m 9 h 19 m

7 h 9 m 7 h 9 m

33 m

3 h 51 m 5 h 3 m

24 m

2 h 48 m 3 h 42 m 5 h 12 m 5 h 12 m

1 h 52 m 2 h 30 m 3 h 28 m 3 h 28 m

16 m

29 m

9 m

1 h 3 m

21 m

0 m

1 h 27 m 1 h 57 m 1 h 57 m

5 h 52 m 6 h 50 m 9 h 47 m

10 m

3 m

30 m

0 m

39 m

0 m

39 m

0 m

2 h 9 m

0 m

2 h 31 m 3 h 35 m

0 m

Record/playback speed modes

168H

HDR OFF

240H

480H

960H

HDR ON

240H

480H

172 h 6 m

150 h 23 m

129 h 59 m

110 h 53 m

93 h 5 m

76 h 35 m

61 h 24 m

47 h 31 m

34 h 56 m

23 h 40 m

13 h 41 m

5 h 2 m

245 h 52 m

214 h 51 m

185 h 42 m

158 h 24 m

132 h 58 m

109 h 25 m

87 h 43 m

67 h 53 m

49 h 55 m

33 h 48 m

19 h 34 m

7 h 11 m

0 m

491 h 45 m

429 h 42 m

371 h 24 m

316 h 49 m

265 h 57 m

218 h 50 m

175 h 26 m

135 h 46 m

99 h 50 m

67 h 37 m

39 h 8 m

983 h 30 m

859 h 25 m

742 h 48 m

633 h 38 m

531 h 55 m

437 h 40 m

350 h 53 m

271 h 32 m

199 h 40 m

135 h 14 m

78 h 17 m

28 h 46 m

0 m

500

1,000

1,500

2.000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

5,000

5,500

5,832

14 h 23 m

0 m

• When the cassette tape is ejected, the tape reel counter is reset to “0000”.

• When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function,

the tape reel counter is reset to “0000”.

Counter end output function: Set the menu switch <CNT TAPE END> to any position except “OFF”.

9 APPENDIXES

9-2 Rear Panel’s Inputs/Outputs

Terminals

• 2H/6H recording

1field

Signal levels

Remarks

GND

33.3ms

Time

Camera switching signal output

CAM SW OUT

Camera switching

signal output

Output at ground

level

• TL (L12H 960H) recording

The switching interval

can be set to“1 field”

or “1 frame”with the

<CAMERA SW> in the

<IN/OUT> setting

screen.

During

recording

1 field

During

standby

HV:12V

GND

17 ms

(With the menu switch

set to “1 field”)

Time

Camera switching signal output

HV: 5 V

Input at ground

level

ALARM IN

Alarm signal input

LV: 0 V

Min. 400 ms

HV: 5 V ~ 12 V

ALARM RST IN

Alarm signal reset

input

Input at high

level

HV:12 V

(output impedance: 4.7 kohms)

ALARM REC OUT

Alarm recording

mode signal output

Output at high

level

Alarm

Record mode

Record mode:

repeat recording ON/auto rewind ON

repeat recording OFF/auto rewind OFF

TAPE END OUT

Tape end signal

output

Output at ground

level

HV: 12 V

LV: 0 V

Max. 10 mA

Manual

About 2 s

Tape end

operation

WARNING OUT

Warning signal

output

HV: 12 V

(output impedance: 4.7 kohms)

Output at high

level

Warning

Warning reset

HV: 5 V

Input at ground

level

CLOCK RESET IN

Clock reset input

LV: 0 V

About 100 ms

HV: 5 V

CLOCK RESET

OUT

Output at ground

level

LV: 0 V

Clock reset output

About 100 ms

Over 2.5 s

HV : 5 V

SERIES REC IN

Series recording

signal input

Input at ground

level

LV: 0 V

HV: 5 V

SERIES REC OUT

Series recording

signal output

Output at ground

level

LV: 0 V

2.5 s to 3 s

HV: 5 V

SERIES REC IN

External automatic

recording signal input

Input at ground

level

External recording

Min. 400 ms

9 APPENDIXES

9-3 Specifications

5 Recording system

Luminance: FM recording

Color: down-converted direct

recording

[Time/date]

5 Display

Month, day, year, hours, minutes,

seconds, recording mode, alarm

input data, power loss data

5 Signal system

NTSC-type color signal,

EIA monochrome signal,

525 lines/60 fields

5 Display position

5 Character size

5 Power backup

Variable

16H

5 Tape speed

33.35 mm/s., Standard (2H) mode

Approx. two years (may be less

depending on the operating

environment)

11.12 mm/s., Extended (6H) mode

2 hours (Standard (2H) mode),

5 Recording and

playback time

6 hours (Extended (6H) mode),

L12, L18, L24, 24, 48, 72, 84, 120,

168, 240, 480, 960 hours (However,

L12/L18/L24 can only be selected

when an S-VHS tape is used)

(with T-120

cassette)

[Alarm]

Input at ground level

5 Alarm input

Negative pulse output (17 ms)

5 Camera switching

output

(Timelapse mode: field recording)

5 Fast-forward/

rewind time

Within about 4 minutes

(with T-120 cassette)

5 Power supply

AC 120 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

19 watts

5 Power

consumption

Outer dimensions

5 Dimensions

360 (W) x 115 (H) x 361 (D) mm

Approx. 5.5 kg

5 Weight

5 Operating

temperature

5°C to 40°C

5 Operating humidity

35%RH or more, 80%RH or less

5 Storage

–20°C to 60°C

temperature

[Video System]

5 Signal input

LINE

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced BNC

S-VIDEO Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced

360

C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (burst)

REC

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

POWER

HDR

EJ ECT

REC REVIEW

REC

TIME

LAPSE

Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder AG

5 Signal output

LINE

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced BNC

S-VIDEO Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced

Unit: mm

C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (burst)

5 Horizontal

resolution

400 lines or more (S-VIDEO:2H mode)

5 Video S/N

43 dB or more (2H mode) (with an

S-VHS tape)

* Design and specifications subject to change without

notice.

[Audio system]

5 Number of tracks

5 Line input

1 (normal)

–8 dBs, 50 kohms, unbalanced RCA

–67 dBs, 600 ohms, unbalanced

–8 dBs, 1 kohm, unbalanced RCA

100 Hz — 10 kHz (2H mode)

5 Mic input

5 Line output

5 Frequency

response

5 Audio S/N

40 dB or more (2H mode at 4%

distortion level)

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A Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

Security Systems Group

Executive Office: One Panasonic Way, Panazip 3E-7, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Eastern Zone Office:

One Panasonic Way, Panazip 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7303, Fax (201) 348-7372

Western Zone Office:

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