"Professional"
1280 Hr Time Lapse VCR
40 Hr Real-Time with Jog Shuttle
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
English Version 1.0
Real Time & High Density
CLOCK
COUNT
ALARM
REMAIN
KEY LOCK
CLEAR
BUZZER OFF
LOCK OFF
Model: SG7965
FEATURES
• Time Lapse VCR Function
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Features/Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
PREPARATION
• Trigger Function
Control Names and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Installation & VCR to Monitor and CCD
• Buzzer Function
Camera Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Multiplexer/Matrix Switcher Connections . . . . . . . .10-11
Alarm Record Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Series Record Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting the On Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Setting the VCR SET UP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Setting the Set Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Video Cassette Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
PLAYBACK
Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Tape Counter Memory Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
RECORDING
• Auto Switcher Functionality
• Tape Compatibility
• Elapsed Time Display
• Series Recording Function
• Alarm Recording Function
Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Repeat Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Series Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Alarm Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Check the Alarm Record Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Recording Time Table Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Check the Power Fail Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Key Lock Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Self-Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Service Guide Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
VIDEO Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Warning : The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mis-
treated. Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or heat above 212°F (100°C). Replace the
battery with Matsushita Elec. Ind., Co., Ltd. (Panasonic) part no. VL2330 only. Use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of used batteries. Keep away from
children. Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.
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CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS
FRONT
CLOCK
COUNT
ALARM
REMAIN
KEY LOCK
CLEAR
BUZZER OFF
LOCK OFF
REMOTE CONTR OL
7
1
2
8
9
10
11
12
13
3
4
5
6
14
15
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CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS
FRONT
1. POWER/TIMER button
9. KEY LOCK Indicator
(Press for on; press again for off)
The display window becomes brighter
when the VCR is switched on.
Timer function is activated when power
switch is in the Off position.
Illuminates during key lock mode is activated.
10. Cassette loading slot
Cassette tape is inserted in this slot.
11.CLEAR, KEY LOCK OFF, BUZZER OFF
Press to delete the information stored on
screen display, such as Alarm recall,
Power fail and Timer program.
2. MENU button
Press to activate the Menu selection.
It can also be used to stop the buzzer
sound and to release key lock mode if it
is held for at least 3 seconds.
3. REC (RECORD) button
Press to begin recording.
12. CLOCK, COUNT, REMAIN
Pressing this button toggles between the
CLOCK, COUNT, and REMAIN displays.
CLOCK shows the current time. COUNT
shows the incremental counter for
recording or playing, and REMAIN indi-
cates the remaining time on the tape.
4. MOVE button
Press to change a value in Menu mode
or to operate tracking during playback
or slow.
Press repeatedly to move the Time and
Date display’s position.
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabi-
lize it by pressing the MOVE button.
13. Shuttle Ring
Refer to page 19.
5. SEL (SELECT) button
14. Jog Ring
Press to change the value or to operate
tracking during playback or slow.
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabi-
lize it by pressing the SEL button.
Refer to page 19.
15. PAUSE/STILL button
When pressed during recording, tape
movement stops temporarily. Press again
to continue the recording.
When pressed during playback, tape
movement stops. Press again to advance
by still frame.
It can also be used to search alarm
recording by pressing this button in stop
mode.
6. DOWN button
Press to set speed in descending order 30H,
18H, 6H.... during recording or playback.
7. UP button
Press to set speed in ascending order
6H, 18H, 30H.... during recording or play-
back.
16. PLAY/REC CHECK button
8. ALARM Indicator
Press to play back a previously recorded
tape. Press this button during recording
to confirm the recording operation. It
plays back the recording on screen for 4
seconds and returns to recording mode.
Illuminates when alarm record is set on and
blinks during alarm record.
It can be turned off by setting REC MODE to
OFF under ALARM SET UP menu (only
when there is no alarm record informa-
tion on the ALARM RECALL menu. To
erase the alarm record information, refer
to “To erase the alarm record informa-
tion” on page 27).
17. STOP/EJECT button
Press once to discontinue all tape related
functions. Press again to eject the cas-
sette.
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CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS (cont’d)
REAR
1
3
2
VIDEO IN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
ALARM RESET
GND
AUDIO IN
SERIES IN
SERIES OUT
WARNING OUT
TRIGGER OUT
GND
10 LOW TAPE OUT
11 SHOT REC IN
12 GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12
AUDIO OUT
1
RESET
VIDEO OUT
5
4
1. POWER CORD
3. VIDEO IN/OUT JACK
Connect only to an AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Connect the video input and output
outlet.
terminal.
2. AUDIO IN/OUT JACK
Connect the audio input and output
terminal.
4. RESET BUTTON
Use this button to reset the VCR.
5. 12-PIN TERMINAL BLOCK
Connect external signals.
Terminal Signal Levels
TERMINAL
1. ALARM IN
SIGNAL LEVEL
IN/OUT
VIH: 4~5V, VIL: 0~0.6V
VIH
INPUT
VIL
T: above 250msec
T
VOH
VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: ALARM REC STATE
VIH: 4~5V, VIL: 0~0.6V
T: above 250msec
2. ALARM OUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
VOL
T
T
VIH
3. ALARM RESET
5. SERIES IN
VIL
VIL
VIH: 4~5V, VIL: 0~0.6V
T: above 250msec
VIH
INPUT
T
T
T
T
T
T
VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: above 250msec
6. SERIES OUT
7. WARNING OUT
8. TRIGGER OUT
10. LOW TAPE OUT
11. 1-SHOT REC IN
4, 9, 12. GND
VOH
VOH
VOH
VOH
VIH
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VIL
VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: until any key is pressed
VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: above 8~10msec
VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: below 5 min, end of tape
VIH: 4~5V, VIL: 0~0.6V
T: above 250msec
COMMON
–
0V
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REMOTE CONTROL
1. POWER button
(Press for on; press again for off)
The display window becomes brighter when the VCR is switched on.
Timer function is activated when power switch is in the Off
position.
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1
2
2. UP button
Press to set speed in ascending order 6H, 18H, 30H.... during
recording or playback.
8
9
10
11
12
13
3
4
3. TR V button
To operate tracking during playback or slow. If a still picture
vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing the TR V button.
4. MENU button
5
6
Press to display current status on TV screen. You can change its
contents.
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5. P/STILL button
15
When pressed during recording, tape movement stops temporari-
ly. Press again to continue the recording.
When pressed during playback, tape movement stops. Press
again to advance by still frame.
It can also be used to search alarm recording by pressing this
button in stop mode.
6. REW (Rewind)
To rewind the tape during the STOP mode or for fast reverse pic-
ture search during playback.
7. EJECT
Press to eject the cassette in the VCR.
8. ENTER (SELECT) button
Press to change the value or to operate tracking during playback
or slow.
9. TR v (MOVE) button
Press to change the value or to operate tracking during playback
or slow. If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing
the TR v button.
10. DOWN button
Press to set speed in descending order 30H, 18H, 6H.... during
recording or playback.
11. REC/PLAY HOURS button
Press to set speed in ascending order 6H, 18H, 30H.... during
recording or playback.
12. STOP
Press to discontinue all tape related functions.
13. REC (RECORD) button
Press to begin recording.
14. FF (Fast Forward)
To advance the tape during the STOP mode or for fast forward
picture search.
15. PLAY (PLAY/REC CHECK) button
Press to play back a previously recorded tape. Press this button
during recording to confirm the recording operation. It plays back the
recording on screen 4 seconds and returns to recording mode.
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CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS (cont’d)
INDICATOR PANEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ALARM
SERIES
REC
TIMER
INDEX
P.FAIL
H
K.LOCK
REPEAT
12
11
10
9
8
1. TIME LAPSE VCR TIME Indication
2. ALARM Indication
(ALARM REC ON indication)
3. SERIES Indication
7. INDEX Indication
8. POWER FAILURE Indication
9. KEY LOCK indication
10. REPEAT Indication
4. RECORD Indication
5. TIMER Indication
6. CASSETTE Indication
11. FUNCTION Indication
(CLOCK, TAPE COUNTER, ERROR)
12. VCR FUNCTION Indication
VCR FUNCTION Indication
PLAYBACK INDICATION
PLAYBACK
RECORDING INDICATION
RECORDING
PAUSE STILL
FAST FORWARD
REWIND
TIMER RECORDING
ALARM INDEX
FORWARD SLOW PICTURE/
FORWARD FIELD ADVANCE
ALARM RECORDING
SERIES RECORDING
REVERSE SLOW PICTURE/
REVERSE FIELD ADVANCE
CUE
REVIEW
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INSTALLATION
•
Connect your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks to the A/V input jacks on back of your
monitor.
•
Connect the CCD camera to VCR’s VIDEO input jack.
VCR TO MONITOR AND CCD CAMERA CONNECTION
•
The cables for audio and video connection are not provided with your VCR.
9
MULTIPLEXER CONNECTIONS
If the multiplexer has two output terminals (MONITOR OUT, PB OUT), connect monitor to the PB
OUT terminal if you want to see the playback picture.
To use the multiplexer and trigger function properly, refer to the multiplexer instruction manual.
HOW TO CONNECT MULTIPLEXER WITH TRIGGER INPUT TERMINAL
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MATRIX SWITCHER CONNECTIONS
HOW TO CONNECT SWITCHER WITHOUT TRIGGER INPUT TERMINAL
11
ALARM RECORD CONNECTION
Connect alarm output of external device to alarm input of VCR, and then connect alarm out
GND of device to alarm input GND of VCR.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12
SERIES RECORD CONNECTION
Make all connections to the first VCR before making any connections to the other VCRs in the
series.
After connecting, turn on the VCRs and then select the ON: SERIES mode in REC MODE
menu. (Refer to the page 24.)
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SETTINGS THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY
The following pages describe the on screen selections to be set.
PREPARATION
•
•
Turn on the power of both the VCR and the monitor.
If you have a TV instead of monitor, turn on the power of TV
and then set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
MENU SELECTION
Your VCR allows adjustment of several features.
1 Press MENU button and the main menu will appear.
2 Select the desired menu with the MOVE button and then
press the SEL button.
REC MODE (pages 21-22, 24)
VCR SET UP (pages 14-15)
VCR SET UP
REC MODE
G
CLOCK SET
ELAPSED TIME
VHS-TAPE
G
REC TIME
000H
10SEC
1 FIELD
OFF
INTERVAL
E-180
AUTO
ON
TRIGGER OUT
SERIES
REPEAT OPTION :
VIDEO
DISPLAY
AUDIO PLAY
QUASI V-SYNC
ON
STOP AT EOT.
ON
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
TIMER REC SET UP (page 23)
ALARM SET UP (pages 25-27)
MAIN MENU
ALARM SET UP
SET DAY START END SPD
G
REC MODE
DURATION
BUZZER
ALARM READY
ALARM RECALL
6H
1 MIN
ON
G
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
MENU
G
VCR SET UP
ON
REC MODE SET UP
TIMER REC SET UP
ALARM SET UP
POWER FAIL RECALL
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
(MOVE) (SEL) (CLEAR) (MENU)
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
POWER FAIL RECALL (page 28)
LANGUAGE SELECTION
POWER FAIL RECALL
MENU
G1 OFF 01/01/03 20:56:55
ON
01/01/03 20:56:57
VCR SET UP
2 OFF 01/01/03 20:56:50
ON 01/01/03 20:56:53
3 OFF 01/01/03 20:56:47
ON 01/01/03 20:56:49
4 OFF 01/01/03 20:56:43
ON 01/01/03 20:56:46
(DOWN) (CLEAR) (MENU)
REC MODE SET UP
TIMER REC SET UP
ALARM SET UP
POWER FAIL RECALL
G
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
You can select the
language among
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS,
DEUTSCH, ITALIANO,
ESPAÑOL, POLSKI and
.
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SETTING THE VCR SET UP MENU
MAIN MENU
PREPARATION
•
•
Turn on the power of both the VCR and the monitor.
If you have a TV instead of monitor, turn on the power of TV
and then set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
MENU
G
VCR SET UP
REC MODE SET UP
TIMER REC SET UP
ALARM SET UP
1 Press MENU button. The main menu will appear.
POWER FAIL RECALL
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
Press MOVE to choose VCR SET UP.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
2 Press SEL button. The VCR SET UP menu will appear.
VCR SET UP MENU
VCR SET UP
1. CLOCK SET
G
CLOCK SET
ELAPSED TIME
VHS-TAPE
E-180
AUTO
ON
Details are on page 15.
VIDEO
DISPLAY
AUDIO PLAY
QUASI V-SYNC
ON
ON
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
2. ELAPSED TIME
Check the used time of head by pressing
.
Press MOVE to choose a
desired item on the VCR
SET UP menu.
SEL
3. VHS-TAPE
ELAPSED TIME
Choose the tape type used (E-180, E-240, E-260, E-300) by
pressing
DATE OF FIRST USE:
01/01/03
.
SEL
PERIOD IN USE:
00004 HOURS
4. VIDEO
(MENU)
Choose the camera’s color type (B/W, AUTO, COLOR) by
pressing
.
SEL
VCR SET UP
5. DISPLAY
CLOCK SET
ELAPSED TIME
G
VHS-TAPE
VIDEO
DISPLAY
AUDIO PLAY
QUASI V-SYNC
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
E-180
AUTO
ON
The time/date DISPLAY is switched between ON and OFF by
pressing SEL.
ON
ON
6. AUDIO PLAY
The audio is switched between ON and OFF during playback
by pressing SEL.
7. QUASI-SYNC
The quasi-sync is switched between ON and OFF during play-
back by pressing SEL.
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SETTING THE SET TIME
Things to know before starting
• The clock uses the 24-hour system.
• The initial SET DAY Setting is JANUARY 1, 2003.
MAIN MENU
MENU
PREPARATION
G
VCR SET UP
•
•
Turn on the power of both the VCR and the monitor.
If you have a TV instead of monitor, turn on the power of TV
and then set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
REC MODE SET UP
TIMER REC SET UP
ALARM SET UP
POWER FAIL RECALL
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
1 Press MENU button. The main menu will appear.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
VCR SET UP MENU
2 Press MOVE to select the VCR SET UP item and then
VCR SET UP
press SEL. The VCR SET UP menu will appear.
G
CLOCK SET
ELAPSED TIME
VHS-TAPE
E-180
AUTO
ON
3 Press MOVE to select the CLOCK SET item and then
press SEL. The CLOCK SET UP menu will appear.
VIDEO
DISPLAY
AUDIO PLAY
QUASI-V-SYNC
ON
ON
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
4 Press SEL and then DOWN or UP to set a day and then
press SEL to move to month item.
CLOCK SET UP MENU
CLOCK SET UP
5 Press DOWN or UP to set a month and then press SEL to
move to year item.
DD/MM//YY
DATE 23 / 05 / 03 FRI
G
HH/MM/SS
TIME 17 / 30 / 00
6 Press DOWN or UP to set an year and then press SEL.
The day of the week will display automatically.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
7 Press MOVE to move cursor to TIME item and then press
SEL to move to hour item.
8 Press DOWN or UP to set an hour and then press SEL to
move to minute item.
12H
17: 30 : 00
23 / 05 / 03
9 Press DOWN or UP to set a minute and then press SEL to
move to second item.
(TV screen/monitor)
Time and Date display
position change
10 Press DOWN or UP to set a second and then press SEL.
Press MOVE repeatedly
until desired position is
achieved. The Time and
Date display moves
clockwise.
11 Press MENU button when finished.
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
SAFETY TAB
WHEN HANDLING VIDEO CASSETTES
• Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high humidi-
ty, or strong magnetic fields.
• Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.
• Do not touch the tape with your fingers.
• Always store an unused cassette in its case.
To prevent accidental era-
sure, remove the tab after
recording.
To record again, cover the
hole with vinyl tape.
LOADING
Hold the cassette with the arrow side up (top). Insert the
cassette gently into the slot in the direction of the arrow (on the
cassette) until the loading mechanism automatically pulls the
cassette into the unit. Make certain that the cassette is inserted
correctly.
•
If the cassette is not loaded correctly, the VCR will eject the
cassette automatically after approximately 3 seconds.
UNLOADING
Press the STOP/EJECT button twice. The cassette will be eject-
ed automatically. After the cassette is visible in the tape slot, pull
it out to remove it.
• Unloading the cassette is possible only when the power cord
is connected to the wall outlet.
• The cassette can be ejected when the STOP/EJECT button is
pressed, even if the VCR’s power is OFF.
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NORMAL PLAYBACK
PREPARATION
•
•
Turn on the power of both the VCR and the monitor.
If you have a TV instead of monitor, turn on the power of TV
and then set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
REW
REV
F. F
CUE
ALARM
NORMAL PLAYBACK
KEY
LOCK
PAUSE / STILL
PLAY
/
REC CHK
STOP / EJECT
1 Insert a prerecorded video cassette.
The
indicator will light and the VCR will power-up auto-
MENU
REC
matically.
POWER / TIMER
• If a tape without a record protect tab is inserted, the unit will
start the playback automatically.
MOVE
DOWN
SEL
CLEAR
KEY LOCK OFF
BUZZER OFF
TRACKING
UP
CLOCK
COUNT
REMAIN
2 Press the PLAY/REC CHK button.
REC
/
PB SPEED
Press REC/PB SPEED (DOWN or UP) button to choose the
desired time mode.
The select time is displayed in the VCR indicator panel.
Select the time while the tape is stopped or being played back.
6H
➔
18H
➔
30H
➔72H➔
96H
➔
120H
➔
168H
➔
240H➔
480H➔
960H
• The time mode can not be changed while the tape is playing
back in 2H or 4H.
CLOCK
COUNT
• If the tape reaches the end before STOP/EJECT is pressed,
the VCR will automatically stop and rewind.
REMAIN
CLEAR
BUZZER OFF
LOCK OFF
3 Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop playback.
TRACKING CONTROL
If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either
TRACKING (MOVE / SEL) buttons until the noise on the screen
is reduced.
• In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully.
• Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is
ejected.
MENU
MOVE
SEL
UP
ALARM
TRACKING
KEY LOCK
DOWN
REC / PB SPEED
NOTES:
• Ensure that the selected tape recording and playback times match one another.
• A picture may vibrate vertically, but this is normal. Adjust the tracking
• A distortion may appear on the top of the screen, but this is normal. Adjust the tracking
• A sound may be muted during playback, but this is normal.
• If the recording hour and playback hour are different, the sound may not play back normally. (Set the
AUDIO PLAY to OFF mode on the VCR SET UP menu.)
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SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK
TO WATCH A STILL PICTURE
During PLAYBACK mode...
REW
REV
F. F
CUE
1 Press the PAUSE/STILL button.
ALARM
Still picture will appear on the monitor.
KEY
LOCK
PAUSE / STILL
PLAY
/
REC CHK
STOP / EJECT
• If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing the
TRACKING (MOVE / SEL) buttons.
• If the VCR is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes,
the VCR will automatically enter the STOP mode to protect the
tape and video heads.
MENU
REC
POWER / TIMER
2 To continue normal playback, press the PLAY/REC CHK
button.
MOVE
DOWN
SEL
CLEAR
KEY LOCK OFF
BUZZER OFF
TRACKING
UP
CLOCK
COUNT
REMAIN
REC
/
PB SPEED
TO WATCH A FIELD ADVANCE PICTURE
During PLAYBACK mode...
1 Press the PAUSE/STILL button.
2 Rotate the JOG dial to forward / reverse or press
PAUSE/STILL button repeatedly.
The picture will slowly advance to forward or reverse field by
field.
CLOCK
COUNT
REMAIN
CLEAR
BUZZER OFF
LOCK OFF
3 To continue normal playback, press the PLAY/REC CHK
button.
TO SEARCH ALARM RECORDING
MENU
During STOP mode...
MOVE
SEL
UP
ALARM
TRACKING
KEY LOCK
1 Press the PAUSE/STILL button.
DOWN
REC / PB SPEED
The INDEX indicator will appear in the VCR indicator panel.
2 Rotate and release the SHUTTLE ring to forward or reverse.
Alarm video will play for 5 seconds and then search to the next
alarm recording.
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SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK (cont’d)
SHUTTLE RING
During Still mode...
1 Rotate the Shuttle Ring to forward or reverse.
STILL (Pause)
2 Rotate Shuttle Ring toward FF to advance the tape, or
toward REW to reverse the tape. How far you rotate and hold
the shuttle ring determines the speed at which the tape
moves.
-SLOW
-PLAY
-PLAY X 3
-SEARCH
SLOW
PLAY
PLAY X 2
SEARCH
REVERSE
Rotate Shuttle Ring for variable speed adjust from Slow to
FORWARD
REW
REV
F. F
CUE
Search in the direction chosen.
Shuttle Ring
3 Release the Shuttle Ring to return to STILL mode.
4 Press PLAY/REC CHK to return to normal playback speed.
NOTES:
• During STOP mode, rotate and release the Shuttle ring to rewind or
fast forward the tape.
• If the Shuttle Ring is used during the normal playback, the playback
mode is changed between the double speed play and forward
search on the forward direction, and among the reverse play,
reverse triple-speed play, and reverse search on the reverse direc-
tion. Releasing the ring resumes a normal playback mode.
JOG DIAL
During Still mode...
REW
REV
F. F
1 Move Jog Dial with finger toward FF to advance tape frame-
by-frame, or toward REW to reverse tape frame-by-frame.
Movement of the Jog Dial one “click” moves the tape by one
frame. How “fast” you move the Jog Dial determines how
fast the frame-by-frame movement occurs.
CUE
Jog Dial
Move Jog Dial for frame-
by-frame tape playback
forward or reverse.
2 Press PLAY/REC CHK to return to normal playback speed.
NOTES:
• Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the monitor screen, but this is normal.
• The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes, so there is no sound during search.
• During the high-speed picture search modes, a short period is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-
entering the PLAY mode. Slight interference may be observed during this period.
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TAPE COUNTER MEMORY FEATURE
REAL TIME COUNTER
H
During PLAYBACK or RECORDING mode...
CLOCK
Press the CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN button.
Whenever you press the CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN button, time
H
and counter are displayed alternately in the VCR indicator panel.
When the COUNTER is displayed...
COUNTER
• Counter changes to TIME when the cassette is ejected.
• The real-time counter does not operate when nothing is
recorded on the tape.
H
REMAINING TIME
COUNTER MEMORY FUNCTION
This function is only provided when COUNTER is displayed in
the VCR indicator panel.
MENU
REC
1 Begin recording or playing a tape.
POWER
/
TIMER
Continue to play or record.
MOVE
DOWN
SEL
UP
CLEAR
KEY LOCK OFF
BUZZER OFF
2 At the point where you want playback to begin, reset the
real-time counter to 0:00:00 by pressing the CLEAR button
once.
TRACKING
CLOCK
COUNT
REMAIN
REC / PB SPEED
The VCR will stop at the COUNTER position 0:00:00.
3 Press the STOP/EJECT button when recording or playback
finishes.
4 Rotate and release the SHUTTLE ring to reverse.
CLOCK
COUNT
REMAIN
CLEAR
BUZZER OFF
LOCK OFF
TAPE REMAINING
This function allows the time of the remaining tape to be
displayed during recording or playback.
1 Press the CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN button until the remain-
ing time displays on the VCR indicator panel.
2 Start recording or playback.
• The remaining time is not display during more than “72H”
recording mode.
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NORMAL RECORDING
PREPARATION
•
•
Turn on the power of both the VCR and the monitor.
If you have a TV instead of monitor, turn on the power of TV
and then set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
1
Insert the VIDEO CASSETTE that has the safety tab in place.
REC MODE
REC TIME
G
6H
2 Press REC/PB SPEED (DOWN or UP) to choose the
TRIGGER OUT
SERIES
1 FIELD
OFF
desired recording mode.
REPEAT OPTION :
STOP AT EOT.
The selected time is displayed in the VCR indicator panel.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
6H
➔
18H
➔
30H
➔
72H➔
96H
➔
120H
➔
168H
➔
240H➔
480H
➔
960H
➔
000H
• If you select the “000H” REC TIME, the INTERVAL time mode
is changed on the REC MODE SET UP menu as below, to the
second unit.
REC MODE
REC TIME
INTERVAL
TRIGGER OUT
SERIES
REPEAT OPTION :
000H
10SEC
1 FIELD
OFF
G
10 SEC ➔ 20 SEC ➔ 30 SEC ➔ 1 MIN ➔ 2 MIN ➔ 3 MIN ➔ AUTO
STOP AT EOT.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
• If you select AUTO, this unit records when the external 1-SHOT
REC signal is input.
3 Press the REC button.
Recording will start.
(The REC indicator will appear in the VCR indicator panel.)
4 Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop recording.
.
To PAUSE the recording
During the RECORDING mode...
1 Press the PAUSE/STILL button to pause the tape.
2 When you want to continue recording, press the
PAUSE/STILL button again.
• After 5 minutes in pause mode, the tape will be stopped
automatically to protect the tape and the video heads.
.
To Record Check
When in record mode, pressing the PLAY/REC CHECK should
cause the unit to reproduce recently recorded video.
During the RECORDING mode...
Press PLAY/REC CHECK to reproduce recently recorded video.
During the Record Check, the unit can’t record at all. After the
Record Check, the unit returns to the original recording mode.
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REPEAT RECORDING
This function is used to select various options before starting a
recording.
Things to know before starting
• Make sure a tape is in the each VCR and the safety tab is in
place otherwise, the tape will be automatically ejected.
• Turn on the power of both the VCR and the monitor.
MAIN MENU
1 Press MENU button and the main menu will appear.
MENU
2 Press the MOVE to select REC MODE SET UP. Press SEL.
The REC MODE menu will display.
VCR SET UP
G
REC MODE SET UP
TIMER REC SET UP
ALARM SET UP
POWER FAIL RECALL
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
3 Press MOVE to choose the REPEAT OPTION item. Press
SEL repeatedly to choose options.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
• STOP AT EOT: Goes into STOP mode when it reaches end of
tape in RECORD mode.
• RE-REC EVEN IF ALARM: Rewinds tape and enters
RECORD mode at beginning of tape even if there has been
alarm.
• REWIND, STOP: Rewinds tape and then enters STOP mode.
• STOP IF ALARM: If there has been alarm, it goes into stop
mode when it reaches end of tape in record mode. Otherwise
it operates same as RE-REC even if alarm mode.
REC MODE MENU
REC MODE
REC TIME
6H
TRIGGER OUT
SERIES
1 FIELD
ON
G
REPEAT OPTION :
STOP AT EOT.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
4 Press MENU when finished. Press MENU repeatedly to exit
menu screen.
5 Press REC button.
The VCR will start recording.
• We do not recommend repeat recording for security
applications.
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TIMER RECORDING
This VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 programs. For
programmed recording, the timer must be set for the starting
and ending times.
PREPARATION
•
Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the safety tab is in
place otherwise the tape will be automatically ejected.
Turn on the power of both the VCR and the monitor.
If you have a TV instead of monitor, turn on the power of TV
and then set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
MAIN MENU
•
•
MENU
VCR SET UP
REC MODE SET UP
TIMER REC SET UP
ALARM SET UP
G
POWER FAIL RECALL
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
1 Press MENU and the main menu will appear.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
2 Press the MOVE to choose the TIMER REC SET UP item.
TIMER REC MODE MENU
3 Press SEL to enter the TIMER REC SET UP menu.
SET DAY START END SPD
The TIMER REC SET UP menu will appear.
G
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
4 Press SEL to select the SET item then press DOWN or UP
to choose ON or OFF. Activated Timer Recording only
when the SET item is set to “ON”.
(UP) (DOWN) (SELECT) (MENU)
5 Press SEL to move to next item and then set the next items
(day, start time, end time recording hour) by using UP,
DOWN and SEL buttons.
SET DAY START END SPD
G
OFF SUN 10 : 30 11 : 30
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
OFF - - - - - : - - - - : - -
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
DAY option
SUN~SAT: Same time once a week.
M-F or S-S: Same time during Monday ~ Friday or
Saturday ~ Sunday
(UP) (DOWN) (SELECT) (MENU)
DLY: Same time(s) every day
NOTES:
• If you want to stop record-
6 Press MENU when finished. Press MENU repeatedly to exit
menu screen.
ing during the
Time
press
recording,
STOP/EJECT
If you are finished programming and you want to set the VCR
to record the programs you have entered. A) MAKE SURE
YOU HAVE INSERTED A TAPE INTO THE VCR. B) YOU
MUST PRESS TIMER BUTTON BEFORE IT WILL RECORD
ANY TIMER PROGRAMS (TIMER appears). The VCR is now
set to record the preset programs.
button
more than 3 seconds.
• If you press button,
TIMER
the Time Lapse’s power is
turned off. After finishing
Time recording,
the
Time Lapse’s power is
turned off again.
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SERIES RECORDING
Series Recording mode is convenient when it is necessary to
record with two or more VCRs. If you have two VCRs in series
recording mode, the second VCR will start to record automati-
cally at the end of the first VCR recording.
Things to know before starting
• Before series recording, refer to page 12 for Series Record
connection.
• Make sure a tape is in the each VCR and the safety tab is in
place.
• SERIES recording is not available when the Timer recording
is in standby mode.
• SERIES and REPEAT OPTION on the REC MODE menu
can not be set to ON mode simultaneously.
MAIN MENU
MENU
1 Press MENU button and the main menu will appear.
VCR SET UP
G
REC MODE SET UP
TIMER REC SET UP
ALARM SET UP
2 Press MOVE to choose the REC MODE SET UP item and
then press SEL.
POWER FAIL RECALL
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
The REC MODE SET UP menu will appear.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
3 Press the MOVE to choose the SERIES item.
Press SEL to choose ON.
REC MODE MENU
REC MODE
4 Press MENU when finished. Press MENU repeatedly to exit
REC TIME
6H
menu screen.
TRIGGER OUT
SERIES
REPEAT OPTION :
1 FIELD
ON
G
5 Press REC button.
The first VCR will start recording.
STOP AT EOT.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
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ALARM RECORDING
Alarm recording will start when the external alarm signal is input.
This function is available when the VCR is connected to an
external device having an alarm output terminal.
Things to know before starting
• Before alarm recording, refer to page 12 for alarm record
connection.
• Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the safety tab is in place.
MAIN MENU
1 Press MENU and the main menu will appear
MENU
2 Press the MOVE to choose the ALARM SET UP item and
VCR SET UP
then press SEL.
REC MODE SET UP
TIMER REC SET UP
ALARM SET UP
The ALARM SET UP menu will appear.
G
POWER FAIL RECALL
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
3 Press the MOVE to choose the REC MODE item. Press SEL
repeatedly to choose recording hours.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
The recording mode is changed as below.
ALARM SET UP
OFF ➔ 6H ➔ 18H ➔ 30H
ALARM SET UP
G
REC MODE
DURATION
6H
1 MIN
ON
4
Press MOVE to choose the DURATION item. Press SEL
repeatedly to choose the desired duration of recording.
BUZZER
ALARM READY
ALARM RECALL
ON
The duration of recording is changed as below.
30 SEC ➔ 1 MIN ➔ 3 MIN ➔ 5 MIN ➔ 10 MIN ➔ T.END ➔ AUTO1 ➔ AUTO2
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
• If you choose the T.END, alarm recording continues until tape
ends.
• If you choose the AUTO1, alarm recording continues until the
alarm reset signal is input.
• If you choose the AUTO2, alarm recording continues while the
alarm signal is input.
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ALARM RECORDING (cont’d)
5 Press MOVE to choose the BUZZER item. Press SEL
repeatedly to switch buzzer function during alarm recording.
ALARM SET UP
ALARM SET UP
• While the alarm is in process, the buzzer will ring. If you want
to stop buzzer, press BUZZER OFF button.
REC MODE
DURATION
BUZZER
ALARM READY
ALARM RECALL
6H
1 MIN
ON
G
ON
6 Press MOVE to choose the ALARM READY item. Press
SEL repeatedly to switch alarm ready function.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
• When selected “ON” and the alarm input is triggered, the unit
will go to alarm record mode from either STOP, POWER OFF
or RECORD modes.
• When selected “OFF” and the alarm input is triggered, the unit
will go to alarm record mode only from the RECORD mode
(including Timer Record). If the unit is in STOP or POWER
OFF mode, it will ignore the alarm input command.
ALARM SET UP
REC MODE
DURATION
BUZZER
ALARM READY
ALARM RECALL
6H
1 MIN
ON
G
ON
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
7 Press MENU when finished. Press MENU repeatedly to exit
menu screen.
• ALARM indicator in VCR indicator panel blinks when alarm
recording is proceeding.
NOTES:
• When you select ALARM REC MODE ON (6H, 18H, 30H), the
ALARM indicator will light in VCR indicator panel.
• You can not stop during ALARM REC MODE.
For example: When the Alarm REC MODE is set to 6H
Record
Record
Record
Record
(18H - 30H mode)
(6H mode)
(18H - 30H mode)
(6H mode)
Time Lapse
Record
Alarm
Record
Time Lapse
Record
Alarm
Record
Record Start
Alarm signal
is input
Alarm record
duration ends or
alarm reset
Alarm signal
is input
signal is input
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CHECK THE ALARM RECORD INFORMATION
To check or cancel the Alarm Record Information, use the
ALARM RECALL function.
MAIN MENU
1 Press MENU button and the main menu will appear.
MENU
VCR SET UP
REC MODE SET UP
2 Press MOVE to choose the ALARM SET UP item and then
press SEL.
TIMER REC SET UP
G
ALARM SET UP
POWER FAIL RECALL
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
ALARM SET UP menu will appear.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
3 Press MOVE to choose the ALARM RECALL item and then
press SEL.
ALARM REC MODE MENU
ALARM RECALL menu will appear.
ALARM SET UP
REC MODE
DURATION
6H
1 MIN
ON
To erase the alarm record inform
BUZZER
ALARM READY
ALARM RECALL
ON
G
If you want to erase the alarm record information, press the
CLEAR button.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
4 Press MENU when finished. Press MENU repeatedly to exit
menu screen.
ALARM RECALL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
01/01/03
01/02/03
01/03/03
--/--/--
--/--/--
--/--/--
--/--/--
--/--/--
00:21:13
04:07:37
03:59:36
--:--:--
--:--:--
--:--:--
--:--:--
--:--:--
G
NOTES:
• Alarm recall can memorize up to 16 alarms, but only 8 can be dis-
played on the monitor. Press
page.
repeatedly to see the next
MOVE
(UP) (DOWN) (CLEAR) (MENU)
RECORDING TIME TABLE INFORMATION
Recording Time
Field / sec (NTSC)
Field / sec (PAL)
6H
60
50
18H
30H
20
12
16.67
10
72H
4.62
3.53
2.86
2.07
1.46
0.74
0.37
3.85
2.94
2.38
1.72
1.22
0.62
0.31
96H
120H
168H
240H
480H
960H
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CHECK THE POWER FAIL RECALL
To check or cancel the POWER FAIL RECALL while you are play-
back or stop mode, use the POWER FAIL RECALL function.
MAIN MENU
1 Press MENU and the main menu will appear.
MENU
2 Press MOVE button to choose the POWER FAIL RECALL
item.
VCR SET UP
REC MODE SET UP
TIMER REC SET UP
ALARM SET UP
POWER FAIL RECALL
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
G
3 Press SEL to enter the POWER FAIL RECALL menu.
(MOVE) (SELECT) (MENU)
POWER FAIL RECALL menu will appear.
•
Power fail information will display up to 8 occurrences.
POWER FAIL
INFORM MENU
To erase the power fail recall
POWER FAIL RECALL
1 OFF 01/01/03 20:56:55
If you want to erase the power fail recall, select a power fail recall
item to erase and then press the CLEAR button. The power fail
recall is erased.
ON
01/01/03 24:00:00
G2 OFF 03/06/03 12:25:50
ON 03/06/03 16:56:53
3 OFF --/--/-- --:--:--
ON --/--/-- --:--:--
4 OFF --/--/-- --:--:--
ON --/--/-- --:--:--
(UP) (DOWN) (CLEAR) (MENU)
4 Press MENU when finished. Press MENU repeatedly to exit
menu screen.
KEY LOCK FUNCTION
CLOCK
COUNT
ALARM
REMAIN
KEY LOCK
CLEAR
BUZZER OFF
LOCK OFF
KEY LOCK indicator
LOCK OFF button
•
•
When the external alarm signal is input the VCR is activated
to KEY LOCK mode to protect unauthorized persons using
the VCR . The KEY LOCK indicator lights and any button
except LOCK OFF button is not be operated.
Press and hold LOCK OFF button for more than 3 seconds
to release KEY LOCK mode.
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SELF-DIAGNOSIS
This function informs you of error messages to help solve problems more easily.
When the VCR malfunctions, an error code is displayed in the VCR indicator panel.
ERROR CODE TABLE
DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION
INPUT SIGNAL
CIRCUIT STATUS
• Mode Switch Position not • Loading Motor Drive
changed within 6 seconds IC
SERVICE POINTS
Loading Motor Error • Mode Switch
S1,S2,S3,S4
• Load Motor +, -
after cassette loading attempt. • Loading Motor
• Mode Switch
Tape Loading Error
Tape Eject Error
• Mode Switch
S1,S2,S3,S4
• Load Motor +, -
• Mode Switch Position not • Mode Switch
changed within 6 seconds
after cassette loading attempt.
contacts
• Mode Switch
S1,S2,S3,S4
• CST IN Switch
• Load Motor +, -
• CST Switch must be activat- • CST IN Switch
ed within 3 seconds, other-
wise unit shut down will occur.
contacts
Reel Rotational Error • Supply/Take-up
• CFG Signal present, but take- • Capstan belt
Reel Pulses
up pulses are missing.
• Idler and reel gears
• CFG
(Capstan motor running.)
damaged
Drum Motor Error
• DFG Switch
• Drum Motor (Slow Start)
• Drum Motor and
• DPF
• Motor must be up to speed
within 3 seconds of operation.
Control Circuits
• When a malfunction occurs in the VCR, press the POWER/TIMER button on the front of
VCR to operate normally.
• An error message (Err) appears in the display continuously when any button is pressed;
contact your dealer or service center.
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SERVICE GUIDE TABLE
Unit is Hour.
1500 3000 5000 6000 7500 9000 1000012000
NO.
1
DESCRIPTION
DRUM ASSY
G
G
G
G
N
G
G
N
G
G
G
G
N
G
G
N
N
N
N
2
MOTOR CAPSTAN (D-35)
BELT CAPSTAN
3
4
BASE ASSY A/C
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
N
5
HEAD F/E
6
ARM ASSY IDLER
HOLDER ASSY PINCH
BAND ASSY TENSION
HOUSING ASSY
7
N
N
N
N
N
8
9
L
L
L
L
N
L
L
L
10
CAPSTAN SOFT BRAKE
Reference:
N: Changing G: Cleaning L: Checking
Notes:
•
Check the running path adjustment when you change items 1, 2, 4, 5 and 10.
•
Check the back tension when you change Band Assy Tension.
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
•
Dirt accumulating on the head after a long period of time can cause the playback picture to
become blurred or broken up. High quality video cassette tapes will not normally deposit dirt
onto the video head, but old or damaged tapes might. Clean the video heads with a
commercially available video heads cleaning tape.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
CHECK POINT & CORRECTION
Cassette cannot be inserted.
• Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette.
• A cassette is already in the VCR.
• Check if power indicator is lit on the VCR indicator panel. If not,
make sure power cord is plugged in.
• If the
indicator flashes, press the POWER/TIMER button
again.
The VCR will not go into the
recording mode, even when
REC button is pressed.
• The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed. Stick a
piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention tab hole or
select a different cassette.
No picture appears on monitor
screen when PLAY/REC CHK
button is pressed.
• Try a different cassette tape.
• Try to confirm that the system is connected correctly.
No picture, but audio is clear.
• The heads may require cleaning.
• Take VCR to a qualified Service Center for service.
Interference on playback
picture.
• Adjust fine tuning knob on monitor to obtain best picture.
• Adjust TRACKING (MOVE / SEL) control button.
• Take VCR to Service Center for service.
VCR does not start at preset
record starting time.
• Setup recording time according to instructions.
The tape is ejected in the timer
or alarm recording mode.
• The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed. Stick a
piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention tab hole or
select a different cassette.
indication flashes.
• Insert a cassette.
Using the RESET button (located at the rear panel of VCR)
This button is used to solve the problems exhibited by the following symptoms :
• When the power cannot be turned on, even if the power cord is connected to the outlet.
• When the VCR’s display does not display.
• When the VCR does not operate normally.
- Use a pencil or ballpoint pen to press the RESET button.
NOTES:
• If the RESET button is pressed, then all memorized data will be cleared, such as
timer program, present time, alarm information, etc.
• If the present time is cleared, set the clock again.
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Head System
Four head helical scan azimuth system
AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Source
Power Consumption
Back up time (clock)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Timer
Approx. 15 Watts
30 days
14.2” x 3.7” x 10.7” (360 x 94 x 273 mm)
41 °F~105 °F (5 °C~40 °C)
Less than 80% RH
24-hour display type
Weight
Approx. 8.4 lb (3.8 kg)
Tape Speed (NTSC)
11.12 mm/sec (6H) , 3.70 mm/sec (18H),
2.22 mm/sec (30H), 72H ~ 960H
Tape Speed (PAL)
11.695 mm/sec (6H) , 3.89 mm/sec (18H),
2.33 mm/sec (30H), 72H ~ 960H
Maximum Recording Time
6 hours (NT:T-120/PAL:E-180, 6H),
18 hours (NT:T-120/PAL:E-180, 18H),
30 hours (NT:T-120/PAL:E-180, 30H), 72H ~ 960H
0.5 in. (12.7 mm)
Tape Width
Rewind Time
About 65 seconds (NT:T-120)(PAL:E-180)
Video Signal System(PAL)
CCIR Standard (625 lines, 50 fields)
PAL type color signal
Video Signal System(NTSC)
EIA Standard 525 lines, 60 fields)
NTSC type color signal
Video Input
1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced
1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced
More than 43 dB (6H mode)
Video Output
Signal to Noise Ratio
Conventional audio
Input (LINE)
-6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms
-6.0 dBm less than 1.5 kohms
More than 43 dB (6H mode)
200 Hz to 10kHz (6H mode)
Output (LINE)
S/N Ratio
Frequency Range
* Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
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