Philips RT30A User's Manual
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1. a While the alarm is in process the buzzer will ring If you want to stop buzzer press CLEAR button a The ALARM indicator in VCR indicator panel will appear when the alarm recording is proceeding ISHOT REC This defines the interval time that one picture is recorded 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec or OFF Notes If you select the 000H option in normal recording the VCR will activate the 1SHOT REC mode function This will record a single shot picture after each defined time interval which is programmed in the 1SHOT REC menu a Ifyou select 1ISHOT REC OFF the unit will record one picture each time the external ISHOT REC input is activated 7 Press the button to choose the ISHOT REC option 8 Press the button to select the desired time of recording 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec or OFE VEXT In case of connecting the extemal equipment switcher or multiplexer you can set the switching time of the camera 9 Press the button to select the VEXT option and then press the button to select either 1 Field 2 Field 5 Field 10 Field 30 Field or 60 Field these are the number of fields recorded after one VEXT pulse Note Your update rate will be decreased with the same factor as the number of fields selected SERIES REC The Series Recording mode is convenient when you record with two or more VCRs If you have two VCRs in the Series Recording mode the second2. Density Video Cassette Recorder a RI30A has three Selectable Recording Speeds 6 18 30 hours RT960A has ten Selectable Recording Speeds 6 18 30 72 96 120 168 240 480 960 hours a High speed rewind less than 70 sec E180 T120 apel a Alarm recording with selectable duration and selectable recording speed a Recording Check On Screen and On Tape Time Date Information 8 programmable 7 day program timer settings a Tape remain Information a Automatic repeat recording a Automatic recording restart after power loss has been restored a Series recording when using two or more VCRs a Alarm On Output a Audio at 6 18 and 30 hour speeds Playback lime of Alarm Memory and Alarm Index Search High Speed Visual Search a RI30A has three Playback Speeds 6 18 30 hours RT960A has ten Playback Speeds 6 18 30 72 96 120 168 240 480 960 hours a Still Field Field Advance and Field Reverse Security Built in rechargeable back up battery 2 weeks Electronic Security Lockout 4 CONTROLS Note This recorder has a battery to maintain display functions and recording mode within 2 weeks in the event of power loss When the recorder is received the unit must be connected to power source for 48 hours to assure the battery has been adequately charged Safety ZN A Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet turn off the unit and have it checked b
3. amp RT960A CONNECTION 4 5 4 VCR Setup Note The cable of audio and video are not provided with your VCR How to connect a single camera Connect the VCR AUDIO VIDEO outputs to the MONITOR AUDIO VIDEO inputs Connect the CAMERA AUDIO VIDEO output to the VCR AUDIO VIDEO input MONITOR AUDIO VIDEO Our To VIDEO IN To AUDIO IN To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO IN RESET VCR s Back Panel To VIDEO IN FIG 5 VCR CONNECTION TO SINGLE CAMERA AUDIO amp VIDEO we How to connect a Multiplexer with uf VEXT Input Terminals V Connect the VCR VIDEO output to 19 the MULTIPLEXER PLAYBACK input SB Connect the VCR VIDEO input to the MULTIPLEXER REC output Connect the VCR VEXT pin 8 to the MULTIPLEXER VEXT terminal Connect the MULTIPLEXER GND terminals to the VCR GND pin 9 MULTIPLEXER CAMERA CAMERA 2 CAMERA 8 oO O O6 06 60 o oO mim m m mim mn mimm 0 0 0 0 0 To GROUND FIG 6 VCR CONNECTION TO MULTIPLEXER WITH TRIGGER FUNCTION How to connect multiple cameras via switcher Connect the VCR VIDEO output to the MONITOR VIDEO input Connect the SWITCHER VIDEO output to the VCR VIDEO input MONITOR a Se CAMERA K CAMERA 2 Ss CAMERA 8 VCR 0000000000 mimimim m mm mimm m 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 0 sm om O
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5. hours for the VCR to dry out 21 10 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Model Rated Voltage Power at No Voltage Range Min Voltage RT30A 50 230 Vac 50 Hz 90 to 264 22 W RT960A 50 230 Vac 50 Hz 90 to 264 22 W RT30A 60 120 Vac 60 Hz 90 to 264 22 W RT960A 60 120 Vac 60 Hz 90 to 264 22 W Tape Format Standard 12 7 mm 0 5 inch VHS tape Video Recording System VHS Rotary Heads Four head helical scan azimuth system Luminance FM recording Color Converted subcarrier direct recording Selectable Speeds Recording amp playback RT30A 50 6 18 and 30 hours on E 180 tape RT960A 50 6 18 30 72 96 120 168 240 480 and 960 hours on E 180 tape RT30A 60 6 18 and 30 hours on T 120 tape RT960A 60 6 18 30 72 96 120 168 240 480 and 960 hours on T 120 tape Time Lapse recordings are reviewed in 3 hours for 50 models and 2 hours for 60 models Alarm Record Speeds RT30A 50 amp RT960A 50 6 18 and 30 hours mode RT30A 60 amp RT960A 60 6 18 and 30 hours mode High Speed Video Scan RT30A 50 amp RT960A 50 9 x 6 hour speed RT30A 60 amp RT960A 60 9 x 6 hour speed Rewind Fast Forward Time Less than 70 seconds E 180 or 1 120 tape Alarm Command From the Recording or Ready Mode Turns on Alarm Indicator and Alarm On output Inserts Alarm Code in on screen display for easy location during later visual search The selected alarm recording speed can be programmed to continue for a pe
6. the cassette 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 Press the PLAY button to continue playback CLEAR button Press to delete the information stored on the screen display such as Alarm review Power fail and Timer program It can also be used to stop the buzzer sound 68109 7 FIG RT30A amp RT960A FRONT 10 l 17 15 14 I5 16 DISPLAY button 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 indicates the remaining time on the tape REC PB SPEED UP Selects the record playback tape speed UP button Press to select from an ascending order the record playback speed 6H 18H 30H Menu operation button Press to change the value of a setting on the menu screen REC PB SPEED DOWN Selects the record playback tape speed DOWN button Press to select from a descending order the record playback speed 960H 480H Menu operation button Press to change the value of a setting on the menu screen TRACKING If noise appears on the screen during playback press to adjust the tracking during the playback or slow mode Menu operation button Press to move the cursor down
7. the monitor to the Video OUT BNC terminal on the rear panel 5 2 Audio Connection Fig 4 Item 2 Audio can be recorded at 6H 18H 30H speeds To hear the playback sound use the 6H 18H or 30H speed during playback Audio In Accepts an audio signal from a camera external sound equipment or another recorder Line 6 dBm 47 kOhm Audio Out Provides an audio output for a monitor or another recorder 9 dBm 1 5 kOhm unbalanced 5 3 Using the 2 pin Terminals Fig 4 Item 4 Attach the wires of the alarm switch door sensor or warning lamp to the 12 pin terminal by pushing in the cable wire ALARM IN You can connect an alarm input from a switcher multiplexer to record an alarm event on tape Connect input to pin 1 and ground to pin 9 ALARM OUT Approx 5V is applied to pin 3 during an alarm recording This can be used to trigger an external device i e alarm bell SERIES When two or more of this VCR model are used connect via these terminals See Series Record Connection for details Connect Series IN to pin 5 and Series OUT to pin 6 VEXT Pin 8 outputs the following signal each time a one field image is recorded You can combine this with a video camera multiplexer which can be controlled externally TAPE END OUT Approx 5V is applied to pin 10 when the tape reaches the end 1 SHOT REC IN You can connect this input pin 11 to ground pin 12 to start a 1 shot recording 9 FIG 4 RT30A
8. to the next available option on the menu screen TRACKING If noise appears on the screen during playback press to adjust the tracking during the playback or slow mode Menu operation button Press to move to the next menu screen V LOCK button If a picture is vertically vibrating during still mode or playback press V LOCK buttons until the vertical jitter on the Screen is reduced KEY LOCK button The KEY LOCK setting allows the user to prevent changes to the setting The VCR stays in the current mode Press again to unlock 17 MENU button Press to display and change the settings of the VCR while viewing on the video monitor IT c SERIES REC TIMER 7 beg 12 11 10 98 FIG 2 DISPLAY WINDOW Display Window 2s VCR Speed indicator Displays the selected VCR speed A6 A18 A30 72 96 etc A Audio ALARM indicator ALARM appears during alarm recording ALARM flashes when alarm recording ends or acknowledged 10 17 SERIES indicator Lights when you use two or more VCRs in series REC indicator Lights when recording TIMER indicator Lights when the timer recording mode is operating CASSETTE indicator Lights when a cassette is loaded in the VCR INDEX indicator Lights when scanning for playback detection of alarm events P FAIL indicator Lights when the VCR power had failed K LOCK indicator Lights when the key lock function is operational REPEAT i
9. IEW MODE SEARCH SET UP EXSTEM SET UP BE ENGLISH END MENU Press the button to select the RECORD MODE SET UP option and then press the button to enter the menu l 14 The RECORD MODE SET UP menu will appear RECORD MODE SET UP lt RECORD MODE SETUP gt gt ALARM REC MODE A6H ALARM REC TIME 30SEC ISHOT REC ISEC VEXT OUT IFIELD SERIES REC OFF REPEAT STOP AT EOT IU END MENU ALARM REC MODE This defines the alarm recording mode option When an alarm occurs the VCR will record the alarm at the selected tape speed 6H 18H or 30H and then revert back to the real time recording speed Record 6H 960H mode 6H 18H 30H mode Real Time Alarm Record Record Alarm signal is input Record Record 6H 18H 30H mode Alarm Record Alarm signal is input Record 6H 960H mode Real Time Record Record Start Alarm record duration is ended 3 Press the button to choose the ALARM REC MODE option 4 Press the button to select alarm recording hours ALARM REC TIME This defines the amount of time that the alarm is recorded 30 sec 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min or T END 5 Press the button to choose the ALARM REC TIME option 6 Press the button to select the desired time of recording 30 sec 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min or TEND Tape end If you choose the T END alarm recording is continued until tape end is reached
10. Instructions for Use ommunication PHILIPS RT30A amp RT960A High Density Video Cassette Recorder PHILIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN COVERS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to presence of important operating and maintenance N servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Read these instructions Keep these instructions Comply with all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this equipment near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the Sea ea e manufacturers instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other equipment including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third ground
11. LECT option and then press the button to enter the menu BUZZER SELECT menu will appear BUZZER SELECT MODE lt BUZZER SELECT gt VIDEO LOSS ERROR MODE TAPE END NO TAPE NO SAFETY TAB E gt END MENU 10 Press the to choose the respective option and then press the button to select ON OFF Note a The TAPE END buzzer selection is only activated when you have selected RE REC EVEN IF ALARM or STOP IF ALARM when there is no alarm in the REPEAT function 6 5 SYSTEM SET UP Menu The SYSTEM SET UP allows you to personalise your system by defining access control and system specification settings 1 Press the MENU button The main menu will EN appear MENU gt LANGUAGE CLOCK SET UP RECORD MODE SET UP TIMER RECORD ORD SET UP ENGLISH REVIEW MODE SEARCH SET UP gt SYSTEM SET UP i END MENU 2 Press the button to select SYSTEM SET UP and press the button to enter the menu The SYSTEM SET UP menu will appear SYSTEM SET UP MENU SYSTEM SET URS gt SECURITY LOCK OFF SHARPNESS MEDIUM TAPE SELECT T 120 V SYNC ON ELAPSED TIME 00000H i END MENU SECURITY LOCK The security lock ensures that the VCR tape cannot be removed Note Ifthe SECURITY LOCK is ON the tape will eject only if the eject button is pressed for more than 5 seconds e If the auto eject mode is operational the tape will just stop when ended 3 Press the bu
12. Mode Set Up menu You can select the ISHOT REC time interval for 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec or OFF a Ifyou select 1ISHOT REC OFF the unit will record one picture each time the external SHOT REC input is activated 3 Press the REC button Recording will start The REC indicator will light in VCR indicator panel 4 Press the STOP button to stop recording m s STOP EJECT To PAUSE the recording during the RECORDING mode d 1 Press the STILL button to pause the tape STILL 2 When you want to continue recording press the STILL button again m After 5 minutes in STILL mode the recording will automatically go into the standby mode to protect the tape and the video heads To Record Check during the RECORDING mode When in record mode pressing the PLAY should cause the unit to reproduce recently recorded video 3 Press PLAY to reproduce recently recorded video Playback of the last 4 seconds of recorded video will be displayed After the Record Check the unit return to the original recording mode l 12 6 SETTING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY The MAIN MENU displays a list of options that you can use to setup the VCR 1 Turn on the power of both the VCR and the MONITOR 2 Press MENU button and the main menu will MENU appear 3 Select the desired menu with the button and then press the gt button to enter the respective menu table 4 To exit a menu press the MENU bu
13. ORD MODE SET UP TIMER RECORD SET UP REVIEW MODE SEARCH SET UP ENSTEM SET UP I 7 ENGLISH END MENU 2 Press the button to select the SEARCH SET UP menu and press the button to enter the menu SEARCH SET UP MENU SEARCH SET UP PRESS REW OR FF TO BEGIN ALARM SCAN ENTER NUMBER 00 TO BEGIN INDEX SEARCH END MENU Rotate and release the SHUTTLE ring to FF or REW The INDEX indicator will flash in the VCR indicator panel The detected alarm recording will play for 5 seconds and then the search mode will continue to the next alarm recording 4 Selecting SEARCH SET UP brings up an Alarm Search Screen Use the or buttons to select the number of alarm to search then use the shuttle ring to advance or rewind the tape to the number of selected search positions l 18 7 SELF DIAGNOSIS This function informs you of error messages to help you solve system problems When the VCR malfunctions the error code is displayed in the VCR indicator panel ERROR CODE TABLE DISPLAY DESCRIPTION ACTION Loading Motor Error Tape Loading Error e When a malfunction occurs in the VCR press the POWER button on the front of VCR to operate normally Tape Eject Error If an error message Err appears on the display continuously when the any button is pressed contact your dealer or service center a Reel Rotational Error m Drum Motor Error ON SCREEN MESSAGE DISPLAY CHECK POINT Check if
14. URE YOU HAVE INSERTED A TAPE INTO THE VCR s THE POWER BUTTON MUST BE SWITCHED TO OFF BEFORE THE VCR WILL RECORD ANY TIMER PROGRAMS TIMER appears The VCR is now set to record the preset programs 6 4 REVIEW MODE Menu The REVIEW MODE enables you to display on the monitor screen the alarm events power failures and to set the buzzer options You can also clear any alarms or power failure events 1 Press the MENU button and the main menu will MENU appear MENU gt LANGUAGE BOCK SET UP RECORD MODE SET UP ENGLISH TIMER RECORD SET UP REVIEW MODE SEARCH SET UP SYSTEM SET UP i END MENU 2 Press the button to select the REVIEW MODE option and then press the button to enter the menu The REVIEW MODE menu will appear REVIEW MODE REVIEW MODE gt gt ALARM REVIEW POWER FAIL REVIEW BUZZER SELECT ELAPSED TIME 00000HR i END MENU ALARM REVIEW Allows you to view alarm events and then clear the alarm 3 Press the button to choose the ALARM REVIEW option and then press the button ALARM REVIEW menu will appear lt ALARM REVIEW gt 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ea exea M CM E CN E INR 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 E E E i gt CLEAR END MENU l 16 The list will show alarm events Alarm record information can be memorized up to 16 but only 8 can be displayed on the MONITOR 4 Press the bu
15. UT VIDEO OUT SWITCHER FIG 7 VCR CONNECTION TO SWITCHER How to connect Alarms Connect the SWITCHER MULTIPLEXER alarm output to the VCR alarm input and then connect the SWITCHER MULTIPLEXER GND to the VCR GND pin 4 How to connect Series Record Connect the first VCR to CAMERA SWITCHER Connect the other VCRs in series After connecting turn on the VCR and then select the ON SERIES mode in REC MODE menu To ALARM IN SWITCHER MULTIPLEXER BACK PANEL ALARM IN VCR BACK PANEL To ALARM OUT To GROUND To GROUND FIG 8 VCR ALARM CONNECTION CAM E RA VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN To MONITOR s VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT GROUND D ALARN IN VEXT VCR 2 slalalaldlealelelale ALARM OUT TAPE END OUT Es es SERIES IN d I SHOT REC IN SERIES OUT DDOD GROUND VCR 3 FIG 9 VCR SERIES RECORD CONNECTION 5 5 Video Cassette Tapes This VCR will operate with any video cassette which has the VHS mark When handling video cassette tapes Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat high humidity or strong magnetic fields Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism Do not touch the tape with your fingers e Always store an unused cassette in its case Loading iKeD Ys e 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
16. VCR will start to record automatically at the end of the first VCR recording Notes a Before Series Recording refer to the connection diagram on how to connect Series Record VCRs Make sure a tape is in the each VCR and the safety tab is in place a The SERIES recording is not available when the Timer recording is in stand by mode a The SERIES and REPEAT options on the REC MODE menu are not be set to the ON mode simultaneously 10 Press the button to choose the SERIES REC option and press the button to choose ON OFF for each VCR REPEAT This function is used to select how the recording tape Is used before starting a recording These are s STOP AT EOT Tape stops 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 Rewinds tape and enters RECORD mode at beginning of tape if there has been an alarm recording it enters the STOP mode at end of tape 11 Press the button to choose the REPEAT option and press the button to choose the available options see list above 6 3 TIMER RECORD SET UP Menu This VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 different programs The TIMER RECORD SET UP option can be programmed ON or OFF the start end times the day of the week and the recording speed can be set Options are SET ON OFE Allows yo
17. YSTEM SET UP Para 6 5 lt SYSTEM SET UP gt gt SECURITY LOCK OFF SHARPNESS MEDIUM TAPE SELECT V SYNC ELAPSED TIME 00000 HR T 120 ON i END MENU FIG 9 MENU NAVIGATION REVIEW MODE lt REVIEW MODE gt ALARM REVIEW POWER FAIL REVIEW BUZZER SELECT END MENU lt SEARCH SET UP gt PRESS REW OR FF TO BEGIN ALARM SCAN ENTER NUMBER 00 TO BEGIN INDEX SEARCH END MENU Para 6 4 6 1 CLOCK SET UP Menu The CLOCK SET UP MENU enables you to define the date and time options and how they are displayed on the monitor screen The clock uses the 24 hour system MENU 1 Press the MENU button The main menu will appear MENU gt LANGUAGE BIOCK SET UP RECORD MODE SET UP ENGLISH TIMER RECORD SET UP REVIEW MODE SEARCH SET UP SYSTEM SET UP I END MENU 2 Press the button to select the CLOCK SET UP option and then press the button to enter the menu The CLOCK SET UP menu will appear CLOCK SET UP MENU ECLOCK SET OPE gt DATE FORMAT DDMMYY DAY LIGHT OFF TIME DATE 10 13 00 12 3 02 DISPLAY LOWER R E END MENU DATE FORMAT Display format can be changed to DDMMYY MMDDYY and YYMMDD 3 Press the button to select the DATE FORMAT option and then press the button to change the format DAY LIGHT SAVING The time moves forward 1 hour when you select ON 4 Press the button to select the DAY LIGHT option and selec
18. a Tape is inserted NO SAFETY TAB Check if a cassette has a safety tab VIDEO LOSS Check if the video cable is correctly connected to VIDEO IN or problems with the video source 8 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CHECK POINT amp CORRECTION Cassette cannot be inserted Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette 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 e If the indicator flashes press the POWER button again TheVCR will not go into the The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the recording mode even when REC erase prevention tab hole or select a different cassette button is pressed No picture appears on monitor screen when PLAY button is pressed Check if the system is connected right e Try a different cassette tape 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 set to obtain best picture Adjust TRACKING control button Take VCR to Service Center for service VCR does not start at preset record Is power button switched to off starting time e Setup recording time according to instructions The tape is ejected in the timer or alarm recording mode The cassette has had the erase
19. ar unit CLEANING 20 You can clean the recorder with a moist fluff free cloth or shammy leather cloth DISPOSAL 21 This recorder contains a battery Do not dispose of the battery with other solid waste The battery is located inside the recorder To remove the battery BATTERY remove the recorder cover by unscrewing the 4 crosshead screws remove the cover then break off the battery from the circuit board ZN Remark Philips has a strong commitment towards the environment This recorder has been designed to respect the environment as much as possible Front of Recorder CAUTION Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encourage
20. automatically pulls the cassette into the unit Make certain that the cassette is inserted correctly f the cassette is not loaded correctly the VCR will eject the cassette automatically after approximately 3 seconds UNLOADING Unloading Press che STOP EJECT button twice The cassette will be ejected 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 Video cassette safety tab To prevent accidental erasure of SAFETY TAB recorded material remove the safety tab from the lower left corner of the cassette Recording is impossible when the safety tab is removed 5 6 Normal Playback Turn on the power of both the VCR and the MONITOR 1 Insert a prerecorded video cassette The indicator will light and the VCR will power up automatically If a tape without a record protect tab is inserted the unit will start ron PLAY the playback automatically 2 Press the PLAY button Press or button to choose the desired time mode 6H 18H 30H etc The selecting time is displayed in the VCR indicator am REC PB SPEED C panel If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed the VCR will automatically stop and rewind 3 Press the STOP button to st
21. b RUE UR ESOS PUR PEU EGER Ed E S D 3 E PER ox 7 Audio Connection Fig 4 Item 2 2g du 9 3 y Sa Red SRI Ea e bodes idus dod d Ro qus v deus 7 Using the 2 pin Terminals Fig 4 tem 4 lee 7 pues 4 0 EXTREMIS 8 Video Cassette ODES 205526 R RRR whee E despide RRR Pob EO 9S E d PN A d IOS IP IN ed Ed l 10 Marma Playback sop eS va gees ed RU EA EE SE E E l 10 Normal Recording vasa es duconesredeedqdesisdsemur scd sigue US PM PEE Vis aaa Meu dd 12 Setting the On Screen Display 2 46 ecacbacs e VERE ER 65552408 096005544 PADRE MP eee REN pd 13 CLOCK SEI UP MENU scu 5255525 eenonews Seen EPIS Uu NE Wb P Rd NES MUR SON l 14 RECORD MODE SET UP Menu 6666 rd K R 0 e RUE REI ad Spr EPU PERSA Gad berber PS RLE dg l 14 TIMER RECORD SET UP M hu 33 9299 0 A US RRR RE L EE ER eA 232927555 2 14 89 l 16 REVIEW MODE Men usu 22292 93499 994 99 09 323 221 eae Ie hainba EUR VAN a aaa l 16 SISEEPTSET UP uus E A E ew A dd 17 SEARCH SET UP MENU i icu aco Eos eR UAA Pa desc UE d 9d d SEE ERIS med qa bea d ded ease 18 SELF DIAGNOSIS s644 2564 4004 sque Scu ASTE qe SR NAI INE RA DM RAS SS d Rd 19 TROUBLE ROOTING 1122592596 rus ta nv dd Use EFT IS A 3bazde sme ed durs PS ad ua E s 20 MAINTENANCE GUIDE TABLE 555 xenbece 2584 Pu arie dur dud 93059 8 9E Sd Eo deed ES ER wise 21 SPECIFICATIONS sca a 2 ode eU P eS 2 90 sau NR EUREN A d NERA Dd Pd 22 l UNPACKING Unpack carefully This is electronic equipment and should be handled ca
22. back DOUBLE SPEED REVERSE PLAY dee SPEED mode the video can be viewed at REVERSE SEARCH FORWARD SEARCH variable speeds by rotating and holding the shuttle ring at different positions The figure illustrates the action that will occur at various positions The VCR returns to the playback mode upon release of the shuttle ring During Still Mode When a picture is in the still mode the video can be viewed at variable speeds including slow motion by rotating and holding the shuttle ring at different STILL positions The figure illustrates the action that will occur at various positions The VCR returns to the still mode upon release of the shuttle ring How to use the Jog Ring The jog ring is the center dial of the jog shuttle ring This ring is used to advance or reverse the video by single field when in the still mode To scan for alarm recordings refer to paragraph 6 6 5 6 2 Tape Counter Memory Feature Real time Counter during PLAYBACK or RECORDING mode Press the DISPLAY button DISPLAY Whenever you press the DISPLAY button the time counter or remaining time is displayed alternately in the VCR indicator panel When the COUNTER is displayed Counter changes to CLOCK when the cassette is ejected a The real time counter does nr p PYL T REMAINING TIME not operate when nothing Is recorded on the tape Counter Memory Function This function is only provided w
23. d to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Note Any change or modification not expressly approved by Philips of the equipment authorization could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For additional information or to speak to a representative please contact the Philips Communication Security amp Imaging location nearest you or visit our web site at www Philipscsi com See Your Guide To Observation WARNING This device is intended for use in public areas only Surreptitious recording of oral communications is strictly prohibited by U S Federal law CONTENTS UNPACKING 2523502959993 irti 2H U EIS REID Pad HP RI ERES bz Eua ota dido fed E E en 3 SERVICE Rv r nBFm 3 DESCRIPTIO 224522405 73 92355 20553 9921234 Duda ENEIENR PPS PEE SS MN RI RS Ge ESI 3 CONTROLS 15221 ennas 529 55 98 2 ba ESAE OnPR a a S LESS TRIS des SWORD N qu RB 0 99 949 es 4 Controls and FUNCHONS 35 9 922 22 prekini s seca ness eh eS eases teen eos nesses iere E 4 Ws3p B ge A eee seed sees ode ee soos eat oe eee E 7 Video Connection Fig 4 Item 3 22222 s0areg So
24. des inputs outputs for operational use Pin 1 Alarm IN Pin 3 Alarm OUT Pin 5 Series IN Pin 6 Series OUT Pin 8 VEXT Pin 10 Tape end OUT Pin 11 1 Shot record IN Pins 2 4 7 9 12 GND 5 RESET Press to reset the VCR SIGNAL LEVEL IN OUT VIH 4 5V VIL 0 6V T above 500 msec INPUT VOS 4 5V VOL 0 6V T Alarm rec state OUTPUT VIH 4 5V VIL 0 6V T above 500 msec INPUT VOR 4 5V VOL 0 6V T above 500 msec OUTPUT VOR 4 5V VOL 0 6V T above 500 msec OUTPUT VOR 4 5V VOL 0 6V T above 500 msec OUTPUT end of tape or low tape or DECK error VIH 4 5V VIL 0 6V T above 500 msec INPUT 5 INSTALLATION Use coaxial cables when connecting a camera and a monitor to this VCR Note Long cable runs to distant cameras may cause signal deterioration and or sync discrepancies If these problems occur use video line amplifiers and or cameras having phase adjustable line locked vertical sync 5 1 Video Connection Fig 4 Item 3 Video Input In single camera systems connect the camera to the Video IN BNC terminal on the VCR rear panel In multiple camera systems connect the switcher multiplexer output to the Video IN BNC terminal Because multiple camera systems require synchronization use of cameras having line locked vertical sync or a genlocked master drive sync source is highly recommended The use of vertical interval switchers is also recommended Video Output Connect
25. hen the COUNTER option is displayed in the VCR indicator panel eo PLAY 1 Begin recording or playing a tape Continue to play or record 2 At the point where you want the playback to begin reset the real time counter to 0 00 00 by pressing the R CLEAR button 3 Press the STOP button when recording or playback wA finishes STOP EJECT 4 Rotate and release the SHUTTLE ring to reverse The VCR will stop at the COUNTER position 0 00 00 Tape Remaining This function allows the time of the remaining tape to be displayed during recording or playback 1 Press the DISPLAY button until the remaining time displays on the TV screen DISPLAY 2 Start recording or playback Note The remaining time is not displayed during 72H 96H 7r 000H recording or playback mode 5 7 Normal Recording Turn on the power of both the VCR and the MONITOR 1 Insert the VIDEO CASSETTE Ensure the safety tab is in place 2 Press or to choose the desired recording speed 6H 18H 30H etc REC PB SPEED The selected time is displayed in the VCR indicator panel AGH gt A18H gt A30H gt 72H gt 96H gt 120H gt 160H gt 240H gt 480H gt 960H gt 000H Notes Ifyou select the 000H option in normal recording the VCR will activate the 1SHOT REC mode function This will record a single shot picture after each defined time interval which is programmed in the ISHOT REC menu see 6 2 Record
26. ing prong Both the wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the equipment 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 14 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this 1 equipment to rain or moisture 15 The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the equipment 16 The back of the recorder should only be removed by qualified maintenance and service personnel VENTILATION 17 Keep ventilation openings free to avoid the recorder for overheating 18 Do not place the recorder in the immediate vicinity of a heating source 19 Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or simil
27. is wise to save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your unit Controls and Functions Operational Controls l p POWER button Press for on press again for off The display window becomes brighter when the VCR is switched on When you select power off the timer program is operational if the option has been setup REC RECORD button Press to begin recording Cassette loading slot Cassette tape is inserted in this slot Shuttle Ring The shuttle ring is the outer dial When the VCR is in STOP mode the shuttle ring can be rotated to the left or right then released and the VCR will engage in the REWIND or FAST FORWARD function While in the REWIND or FAST FORWARD mode the shuttle ring can be rotated and held to engage the LOGIC search mode Releasing the shuttle ring returns it to the REWIND or FAST FORWARD function Refer to paragraph 5 6 1 for detailed operation Jog Ring The jog ring is the center dial of the jog shuttle ring This ring is used to advance or reverse the video by single field when in the still mode Refer to paragraph 5 6 1 for detailed operation PLAY button Press to play back a previously recorded tape Pressing this button while recording provides confirmation of the recording operation The tape plays back the last seconds of video then returns to the recording mode STOP button Press once to discontinue all tape related functions Press a second time to eject
28. midity Less than 80 RH Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Requirements 50 Hz Models 89 336 EEC Immunity EN501 30 4 Emission EN55022 Class B Harmonics EN61000 3 2 Voltage Fluctuations EN61000 3 3 60 Hz Models U S A and Canada FCC Part 15 Class B Safety 50 Hz Models CE LVD Requirements 73 23 EEC EN60065 60 Hz Models UL amp cUL UL UL 1492 CSA CSA 22 2 No 22 Recording Times PAL models 50 RT30A RT960A E 180 E240 0 0 o Y I8H 8H ish 24H 3 90mm sec 16 67fieldsisec Continuous Y 30H Y 78H 85fi i 02H 26H 966H I288H O07mm sec O3ifeldssec l Intermittent No Recording Times NTSC models 60 Audio E Yes Yes 30H Yes 78H I04H 0 90mm sec__ 395feldssec Intermittent No 10H Ne 26H Ne Ne Ne Ne es es es No No No No No No No Record Mode Actualhrs Tape Speed RecordingFields Drive Audio RT960A T120 Tiso S mH 76H 104H OS3mmisec Sfeldssec Intermittent No 96H 102 135H O70mm sec 375feldssec Intermittent No 120H I26H 168H O 5 mm sec 3feldssec Intermittent No Ne Ne l l 240H 246H 328H 0 28mm sec 5fields sec 480H 486H 648H 0 14mm sec 0 75 fields sec l 960H 966H 1288H 0 07mm sec 0 38fields sec Intermittent No 68H 24H 232H 0 40mm sec 2 Afields sec es
29. ndicator Lights when repeat recording option is selected FUNCTION indicator Displays the time counter remain indication VCR indicator Displays the current VCR operational function as listed in the table below VCR Indication PLAYBACK sss P REVERSE PLAYBACK q STILL cece eese 1E FAST FORWARD P P REWIND cece cece eee q q FORWARD SLOW FIELD ADVANCE I gt REVERSE SLOW FIELD ADVANCE q NC Pd UE ERR 2 a N REVIEW pee pees tanto Aq REC RECORDING b REC TIMER RECORDING P ALLL INDEX ALARM INDEX SEARCH An ALARM RECORDING SERIES RECORDING NA 7 DOUBLE SPEED PLAY b Z REVERSE TRIPLE SPEED PLAY d 5 4 FIG 3 RT30A amp RT960A REAR Rear Connection Panel 1 POWER CORD Connect to correct power supply 2 AUDIO IN OUT Accepts an audio signal from a camera external sound equipment or another recorder Line 6 dBm 47 kOhm unbalanced Provides an audio output for a monitor or another VCR 9 dBm 1 5 kOhm unbalanced 3 VIDEO IN OUT IN Receives video signal from a video camera or another VCR OUT For connection to monitor TERMINAL FUNCTION l ALARM IN ALARM OUT SERIES IN VEXT TAPE END OUT M 1 SHOT REC IN L COMMON 4 12 PIN TERMINAL Provi
30. op playback STOP EJECT 5 Note a If during playback the STILL button is pressed then after 5 minutes in this mode the playback will automatically go into standby mode to protect the tape and video heads Tracking Control If noise appears on the screen during playback press either or buttons until the noise on the l La TRACKING H screen is reduced In case of vertical jitter adjust these controls very carefully Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected V Lock Control If a picture is vibrating vertically during still mode 18 30 or playback press V LOCK buttons until VLOCK the vertical jitter on the screen is reduced Notes A picture may have a slight vertical vibration but this is normal s A distortion may appear on the top of the screen but this is normal a Ifthe recording speed and playback speed are different the sound may not be play back normally l 10 5 6 1 Special Effects Playback How to use the Shuttle Ring The shuttle ring is the outer dial When the VCR is in the STOP mode the shuttle ring can be rotated to the left or right then released and the VCR will engage in the REWIND or FAST FORWARD function While in the REWIND or FAST FORWARD mode the shuttle ring can be rotated and held to engage the search mode Releasing the shuttle ring returns it to the REWIND or FAST FORWARD function During Playback Mode When a picture is in the play
31. prevention tab removed Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention tab hole or select a different cassette e Insert a cassette indication flashes ensa O OO Using the RESET button located at the rear panel of VCR This button should be used to solve the following symptoms a When the power can not on even if power cord is connected to the outlet a When the VCR s display does not display a When the VCR does not operate normally Use a pencil or ball pen when you press the RESET button Warning System will go to default settings 20 9 MAINTENANCE GUIDE TABLE The table below shows the recommended service intervals for the VCR components Unit is Hour CNo DESCRIPTION 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 oos 7000 e000 9000 10000 B H ee eee Tang T Y Laas o foren o meron Reference Changing Cleaning Notes Check the running path adjustment when you change the 1 3 5 6 item MOISTURE CONDENSATION If you pour a cold liquid into a glass water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass This is moisture condensation Moisture condensation on the head drum one of the most crucial parts of the unit will cause damage to the tape When the VCR is exposed to a rapid temperature change from cold to warm some condensation will occur Under this condition connect the power cord to the AC line press the POWER button ON and allow at least two
32. refully Check to ensure that the following items are included Model number of VCR a This Instruction for Use If an item appears to have been damaged in shipment replace it properly in its carton and notify the shipping agent If any items are missing notify your Philips Communication Security amp Imaging Sales Representative or Customer Service The shipping carton is the safest container in which the unit may be transported Save it for possible future use 2 SERVICE If the unit ever needs repair service the customer should contact their Dealer or Service Center for return authorization and shipping instructions 3 DESCRIPTION When you use a VCR as backup to your observation and monitoring practices you no longer have to worry about missing a thing With the RT30A and RT960A Series 30hr and 960hr High Density Video Cassette Recorders you have superior video and audio quality with the versatility to best suit your application needs The high density RT30A and RT960A feature gives you double PAL triple NTSC the number of picture updates per second than conventional VCRs ensuring you do not miss any incident yet keeping the high quality picture Highly developed compact mechanical components ensure long lasting reliability even with the high speed rewind of less than 70 sec The RT30A gives the option of recording events with 6 18 or 30 hrs of real time video The RT960A provides the same real time video plu
33. riod of 30 seconds I 3 5 10 minutes or until tape end Typical Delay Time Before Alarm Recording From STOP Mode Approx 3 sec From RECORD Mode Less than sec Video RT30A 50 amp RT960A 50 PAL color CCIR monochrome RT30A 60 amp RT960A 60 NTSC color EIA monochrome Input 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced Output 0 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced Horizontal Resolution Monochrome 320TV lines Color 270 TV lines Signal to Noise more than 43 dB 6 hour mode Audio Audio Recording possible in 6 18 30 hours mode Input 6 0 dBm 47 kohm unbalanced Output 9 0 dBm 1 5 kohm unbalanced Frequency Range 100 Hz to 5 kHz 6 hour mode Signal to Noise more than 43 dB 6 hour mode Time Memory Power Loss Backup 2 weeks Indicators Real time VCR speed Alarm Series Record Timer Cassette Index Power failure Key lock Repeat Function clock tapecounter error VCR function Controls Power Record Joggle Shuttle Play Stop Eject Scill Clear Clock Menu Key lock Tracking V lock Connectors VIDEO IN I BNC VIDEO OUT I BNC AUDIO IN RCA Phono jack AUDIO OUT RCA Phono jack EXTERNAL INTERFACE 2 pin terminal strip adapter Alarm In Out Series In Out VEXT Tape End Out Shot Record In Mechanical Finish Gray Dimensions w x d x h 360 x 270 x 94 mm 14 2 x 10 6 x 3 7 Weight Approximately 3 8 kg 8 4lbs Environmental Temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 105 F Hu
34. s up to 960 hrs of time lapse video Audio recording and playback is also available in the 6 18 and 30 hour modes Fantastic features like the superimosed on screen menu in 7 languages provide easy setup Other features include built in time date generator a built in back up battery that provides time date settings backup during power loss for up to 2 weeks joggle shuttle for instant picture retrieval tape remaining indication and automatic recording after power failure The list is endless ensuring that these VCRs can meet your required application specification Technically the RT30A and RT960A are the most advanced Real Time video recorders available V Sync selection video through security lock video loss Vext pulse and V Lock functions are just a few features that will enhance the functions that need special attention Alarm detection is operational from the recording or ready modes and will turn on the alarm indicator and Alarm On output It also inserts an Alarm Code in the on screen display for easy location during later alarm search The selected alarm recording speed can be programmed to continue for a period of 30 seconds 1 3 5 10 minutes or until tape end Whatever your needs are for recording and monitoring the RI 30A and RT960A will provide you with a trouble free easy to use advanced real time video recording for your specific application area Features include Recording a Double PAL Iriple NTSC
35. t ON OFF by pressing the button TIME Set the current time 5 Press the button to select the TIME option and then press the button the select the hour minute second digit Press the or to change the selected time digit DATE Set the current time 6 Press the button to select the DATE option and then press the button the select the day month year digit Press the or to change the selected date digit CLOCK SET UP MENU ECLOCK SET UPS DATE MODE DAY LIGHT TIME HH MM SS DATE DD MM YY DAY DDMMYY OFF gt DISPLAY LOWER R i END MENU DISPLAY Select the time date display position on the screen display LOWER R LOWER L UPPER L UPPER R OFF 7 Press the button the select the DISPLAY option and then press the button to change to the required selection 8 Press MENU button when finished Monitor TV screen 10 13 00 A6H 12 3 02 6 2 RECORD MODE SET UP Menu The RECORD MODE SET UP MENU enables you to define the VCR alarm options Alarm recording will start when an external alarm signal an alarm event is input to the VCR This function operates when the VCR is connected to a switcher or multiplexer with an alarm output terminal Notes a Before the alarm recording refer to the alarm record connection diagram Press the MENU button and the main menu will appear MENU MENU gt LANGUAGE CLOCK SET UP RECORD MODE SET UP TIMER RECORD SET UP REV
36. tton To exit the menu option completely press the MENU button C repeatedly until you have exited all the menus and returned to normal use LANGUAGE LANGUAGE This allows you to view the menus in your selected language 1 Press the button to select the LANGUAGE option and then press the button to toggle between English French Spanish German Italian Dutch and Portuguese OTHER MENUS You can setup the VCR to your specific requirements using the menus listed The functionality of each menu is described in the following paragraphs 2 Press the button to select the respective menu option that you want to setup and then press the button to enter the menu CLOCK SET UP Para 6 1 lt CLOCK SET UP gt gt DATE FORMAT DAY LIGHT TIME HH MM SS DATE DD MM YY DAY DISPLAY I UT aan ZH MENU gt LANGUAGE ENGLISH uve Para 6 3 SET START END DAY SPD DDMMYY OFF ePIC AIR Para 6 2 lt RECORD MODE SETUP gt ALARM REC MODE A6H ALARM RECTIME 30SEC ISHOT REC ISEC LOWER R END MENU VEXT OUT IFIELD SERIES REC OFF REPEAT STOP AT EOT END MENU CLOCK SET UP RECORD MODE SET UP TIMER RECORD SET UP REVIEW MODE SEARCH SET UP SYSTEM SET UP END MENU EM E lt 77 BI lt lt 7 ee ES 2 eee eee oa oe 77 A6 A6 A6 A6 A6 A6 A6 A6 i gt CLEAR END MENU S
37. tton to select SECURITY LOCK and press the button to select ON OFE SHARPNESS The sharpness of the recorded picture can be selected between LOW MEDIUM or HIGH 4 Press the button to select SHARPNESS and press the gt button to set LOW MEDIUM or HIGH TAPE SELECT Allows you to define the type of tape in use 1 120 T 160 1 180 1 210 or E 180 E 240 E 260 E 300 This is requested to ensure the VCR can calculate the Tape Remaining time 5 Press the button to select TAPE SELECT and press the gt button to scroll through the options V SYNC To obtain the best picture quality when in playback mode adjust the picture by V LOCK to ON OFF and adjust the tracking The V SYNC is switched between ON and OFF during playback by pressing the V LOCK button 6 Press the button to select V SYNC and press the button to set ON OFF ELAPSED TIME This displays the total amount of time of recording and playback The ELAPSED TIME is a check of the used time of the video head 6 6 SEARCH SET UP Menu The SEARCH SET UP function enables you to search for specified alarm events By entering the menu and entering the alarm number found in the ALARM REVIEW MODE menu the VCR will automatically search the tape for the alarm index To scan alarm recordings during the STOP mode when the tape is inserted Press the MENU button and the main menu will appear l MENU lt MENU gt LANGUAGE CLOCK SET UP REC
38. tton to view the next previous page 5 Press the button to choose the respective alarm 6 To erase the alarm record information press the _ CLEAR button On the display panel the ALARM indication will also be cancelled CLEAR POWER FAIL REVIEW You can review or clear the POWER FAIL REVIEW while your are recording 7 Press the button to select the POWER FAIL REVIEW option and then press the button The POWER FAIL REVIEW menu will appear POWER FAIL REVIEW MENU lt POWER FAIL REVIEW gt gt OFF 01 01 02 13 21 10 ON 01 01 02 13 21 28 s Up to 8 Power fail information lines can be viewed 8 To erase the power fail review select the respective power fail review item and then press the CLEAR button The power fail review is erased On the CLEAR display panel the PFAIL indication will also be cancelled BUZZER SELECT Allows you to set up the buzzer option You can select a VIDEO LOSS When the video signal fails the buzzer will operate ERROR MODE When the VCR operates incorrectly the buzzer will operate s TAPE END When the VCR reaches the end of tape the buzzer will operate a NO TAPE When the tape is not inserted when you press the PLAY FE REW REC STOD EJECT button the buzzer will operate s NO SAFETY TAB When the safety tab is absent when you press REC or the TIMER is programmed the buzzer will operate 9 Press the button to select the BUZZER SE
39. u to define the timer recording and select the option on or off START Sets the start time of recording END Sets the stop time of recording DAY Sets the day of the timer recording Options are SUN SAT Same time once a week M F or S S Same time during Monday Friday or Saturday Sunday DLY Same time s for every day SPD Sets the recording time mode Options are 6H 18H 30H etc 1 Press the MENU button and the main menu will MENU appear lt MENU gt LANGUAGE CLOCK SET UP RECORD MODE SET UP ENGLISH TIMER RECORD SET UP REVIEW MODE SEARCH SET UP SYSTEM SET UP m END MENU 2 Press the button to choose the TIMER RECORD SET UP option and press the button to enter the menu The TIMER RECORD SET UP menu will appear You can now setup the timer recording TIMER RECORD MODE SET START END DAY SPD EM E Oor o OFF OFF OFF OFF i CLEAR END MENU 3 Press the button to move the first available SET option or the SET option you want to change 4 Press the gt button and the SET item will flash Press the or button to choose ON or OFE 5 Press the button to move next item day start time end time recording hour and repeat the process by using the and buttons Note If you are finished programming and you want to set the VCR to record the programs you have entered s MAKE S
40. y qualified personnel before operating it any further To disconnect the power cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Installation Requirements Choose a location in which air can pass through the ventilation holes in the bottom top and back of the unit to prevent it from overheating Do not install the unit near sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibrations or shock Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR because it will adversely affect the performance of the VCR Do not install the unit in an inclined position The unit is designed for operation in a horizontal position Operation Condensation If you pour a cold liquid into a glass water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of glass This Is the condensation of moisture Condensation on the head drum one of the most crucial parts of the VCR will cause damage to the tape The VCR should not be operated for at least 2 hours after being moved from a cold to a hot environment to avoid condensation from occurring on the head drum Cleaning Be careful When surface of the case is wiped with a volatile agent such as benzine alcohol thinner etc or a chemically processed cloth the surface finish may be degraded or its coating may peel off PHILIPS High Density Video Cassette Recorder 17 1815 12 Repacking 4 1 It
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