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1. TIMER button Holiday Timer Recording Setting MENU button SET button _ SET button This lets you preset the VCR to record on specified dates such as holidays at any time over a period of a year Up to 16 dates can be set When holiday settings and program settings overlap holiday setting is given priority Main menu screen MENU TIME ADJUST ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER ALARM RECALL POWER LOSS Vv HOLIDAY SET screen HOLIDAY SET START STOP SPD PGM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 HOLIDAY SET START STOP SPD PGM 00 00T00 00 960 ON 1 1 15 2 9 15 3 2 11 4 9 23 5 3 21 6 10 10 7 4 29 8 11 03 9 5 01 10 11 23 m1 5 03 T2 12 23 13 5 05 14 15 8 15 16 Month Day When PGM is set to OFF the setting is disabled and holiday timer recording is not executed Example Recording is performed in the 960 hour nomal timelapse mode from 0 00 a m to 0 00 a m the next day Press
2. TIMER indication EJECT button GO indication e The S VHS indication lights up when an S VHS cassette is inserted During recording the mode becomes the S VHS mode e The S VHS indication disappears when a VHS cassette is inserted During recording the mode becomes the S VHS ET mode Notes e To avoid damage or injury do not insert your hand or other foreign objects into the cassette loading slot e For best results use a T 120 tape Auto operate on Auto play When a cassette is loaded the oprating mode When a cassette with no erasure prevention tab is loaded automatically turns on and the cassette indication playback starts automatically appears Unloading E Press the EJECT button The cassette is ejected If the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged The tape reel counter is reset to 0000 TIMER indication is shown on the display the If the operating mode is not on when the EJECT button cassette will not be ejected when the EJECT button is is pressed operating mode is automatically switched on pressed and the cassette is ejected Once the cassette is To unload the cassette press the TIMER button to unloaded the operating mode turns off again release the Timer Recording Standby mode then automatically press the EJECT button 27 5 PREPARATION 5 2
3. RESET CANCEL ON SCREEN RA v SHFT gt TIME A LJ SET Notes TIMER button MENU button SET button SET button Va XN e Timer programming is not possible if the date and time are not set If you select program timer or holiday setting from the main menu when the date and time have not been set the clock setting screen opens Set the date and time Do not try to program the regular timer or holiday timer when the Timer Record mode is engaged To do so you must first release the Timer Record mode by pressing the TIMER button r Preparation E Make sure all equipment is connected correctly E Check the current time E Load a cassette with safety tab in place If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off the operating mode is switched on automatically auto operate on function Main menu screen MENU CLOCK SET ONSCREEN F DISP MODE TVTR_MODE VIDEO SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER OTHER Timer Recording Program Setting E Timer recording programming for the specified day of the week Example HDR is performed in the 24 hour recording speed mode from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m on Saturday Turn on the VCR and monitor and engage the Stop mode
4. ALARM SENSOR MODE screen SRI EXT MODE 1 SRI EXT OFF 2 EXT REC END NORMAL 3 CNT TAPE END OFF ALARM SENSOR MODE 1 REC MODE ALARM Set to ALARM or AL 2 REC T MODE OFF 3 DURATION 180SEC SENSOR 4 TAPE END MODE OFF Select the timelapse recording mode with the TIME MODE button on the front panel The selected recording speed mode is shown on the VCR s display and on the monitor Follow the procedure described in Recording Basic Operation on page 30 When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal alarm recording is executed in accordance with the specified settings To stop alarm recording and clear the ALARM indication press the RESET CANCEL button If the RESET CANCEL button is pressed when the AL indication is lit during alarm recording alarm recording stops the AL indication goes out and timelapse recording is restored If the alarm buzzer is on the buzzer sound also stops e If the AL indication blinks and the RESET CANCEL button is pressed the AL indication goes out e In this case even if the menu switch lt TAPE END MODES is set to STOP the operation executed at end of the tape is determined by the setting of the lt AUTO REW gt or lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch in the lt VTR MODE gt menu The alarm input data can be checked in
5. SRI EXT MODE 1 SRI EXT REC SERI ES Set to SERIES 2 EXT REC END NORMAL 3 CNT TAPE END 5000 Set the counter value ALARM SENSOR MODE 1 REC MODE OFF 2 REC SPEED 2H 3 DURAT ION 158SEC 4 TAPE END MODE OFF E Normally the next VCR starts recording when the tape ends If the menu switch counter end output function is on aseries recording signal is output when the selected tape reel counter value is passed and the next VCR starts recording Select the counter end value from 500 1000 9500 with the lt CNT TAPE END gt menu switch e The tape reel counter value from the beginning of the tape to the end is about 5800 on a T 120 cassette tape Reter to page 55 Audio output Video output Y 2 Press the MENU button to restore the normal screen 3 Load cassettes with safety tab in place in all connected VCRs E To use the counter end output function set the Monitor TV During recording the input video signals can be checked on a monitor e When the second and subsequent VCRs are turned on input audio can be checked on the monitor in the 2H 6H L12H L18H L24H modes During timelapse recording audio cannot be checked counter to the tape reel counter display with the DISPLAY button When a cass
6. in REVPLAY STILL PLAY FF ae og SEARCH esa MENU aia i IED REW button FF button SEARCH button SET button SHIFT gt button 7 4 Alarm Search Date and Time Search There are three different ways you can search a tape position When the SEARCH button is pressed the Search mode is engaged Each time the SEARCH button is pressed the Search mode changes Once alarm search To search the start of an alarm recording Twice alarm scan To play back around the start of each alarm recording for several seconds Three times date time search To search for a recording made at a specified date and time Press the SEARCH button four times to cancel the Search mode Note on date time search Recording duration is especially important with timelapse recordings If the duration is too short date time search will not function correctly The recording duration must be equivalent to at least 5 seconds at Standard 2H or EP 6H speed Example In the 960 hour normal timelapse mode the recording time should be 40 minutes or more Alarm search Alarm search setini Screen A specified alarm recording is searched and the Stop mode a g is engaged PA DI Alarm number 1 Press the SEARCH button once in the Stop mode Say 99 ity the al The VCR enters the Alarm Search mode and the Control or reel count
7. Connection Connect the input and output connectors on the rear panel correctly Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 14 to 16 Menu switch settings Set menu switches as required E VIDEO MODE e Select LINE composite or S VIDEO video signal input a ON SCREEN FRONT DISPLAY MODE e Select the brightness and ON OFF for each indication date time and recording speed etc During recording the selected on screen data is recorded together with video signals If you do not want to display or record a specific item set it to OFF e lt REC TALLY gt setting a Set whether or not the REC indicator lights in the Record mode VTR MODE e HIGHT DENSITY REC Set to ON to record in the High Density Recording mode during timelapse recording e EXT TIMER REC Set to ON for external timer recording or automatic restart of recording after a power failure For details refer to 6 9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure and 6 10 External Timer Recording on page 45 a e AUTO REW Select the mode engaged when the tape ends OFF The Stop mode is engaged ON The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning REPEAT REC Set to ON to perform repeat recording For details refer to 6 7 Repeat Recording on page 43 e AUTO REC CHECK Set to ON to perform Recording Check automatically at the beginning of a tape in the Repeat Reco
8. aa y SHFT P TIME MODE LJ tJ SET t CNT RESET button RESET CANCEL button Main menu screen VCR s display Cursor indication MENU button TIME AD T MENU i TIME ADJUST ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE 2 SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE 3 BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER 4 ALARM RECALL POWER LOSS Lb SET button TIME ADJUST screen Cursor TIME ADJUST TIME indication 00 00 DATE 01 01 2001 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS OFF SHIFT W gt and SET buttons 7 TIME ADJUST TIME 12 30 3 DATE oer Uy 01 01 2001 DAYL IGHT SAVINGS OFF Press twice the MENU NZ button Normal screen 12 30 01 24H 01 01 2001 MON SET button SET button Turn on the monitor and VCR Press the MENU button to display the main menu screen Press the SHIFT W button to set the cursor on lt CLOCK SET gt on the main menu Press the SET button The lt CLOCK SET gt screen is shown The cursor shows the lt TIME gt setting i
9. FRI FRI 21 00 EEREN REE REE SAT Boke amp ae a Re an e o Ne DAILY SET SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT PROGRAM TIMER START STOP SPD PGM SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI FRI 21 00 OR tee ke K kkk MON 08 00 48 RPT DAILY SET SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT MENU button SET button SET button Programming timer recording for more than 24 hours Example HDR is performed with the 48 hour recording speed from 9 00 p m on every Friday to 8 00 a m on every Monday Follow steps 1 to 5 in Timer Recording Program Setting on pages 31 and 32 Press the SHIFT Y button so that the 7th line SAT blinks on the lt PROGRAM TIMER gt Programs lasting for more than 24 hours can only be set on the seventh line Press the SET button to set the day of the week to FRI and press the SHIFT button Hour for the start time blinks Press the SET button to set the hour of the start time to 21 and press the SHIFT button Minute for the start time blinks Press the SET button to set the minute of the start time to 00 and press the SHIFT button Hour for the stop time blinks Press the
10. THU FRI SAT DAY DAILY SET SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT DAILY SET PROGRAM TIMER START STOP SPD PGM DAY 10 00 17 00 4 48 ON MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT DAY DAILY SET SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT PROGRAM TIMER START STOP SPD PGM DAY 10 00 17 00 48 ON MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT DAY DAILY SET MON WED SAT ON Enabled OFF Disabled E Programming timer recording for more than one day every day This programming is to timer record at the same time on specified days of the week Example HDR is performed in the 48 hour mode from 10 00 a m to 5 00 p m on Monday Wednesday and Saturday Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Timer Recording Program Setting on pages 31 and 32 Set the day of the week on lt PROGRAM TIMER gt to DAY with the SET button Press the SHIFT button so that the hour for the start time blinks and set hour to 10 with the SET button Press the SHIFT button so that the minute for the start time
11. SP EP indication Shows the standard SP mode or extended EP mode during recording playback During ordinary timelapse recording playback the SP indication is shown The EP indication is shown during recording in the HDR High Density Record mode or during playback of a tape section recorded in the HDR mode Tape counter clock indication e Shows the current time hour minute second tape control counter OOH 00M 00S 23H 59M 59S or tape reel counter 0 9999 when the operating mode is on The display can be selected with the DISPLAY button Shows the current time when the operating mode is off When a cassette is ejected the tape control counter and tape reel counter are reset automatically When the cassette is rewound to the beginning in the Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function the tape control counter and tape reel counter are reset The control and reel counter counts slowly in the Timelapse mode In the timelapse mode the control counter shows the time equivalent to that shown when a tape is played back in the 2H or 6H mode Example The control counter advances 1 second for about 8 minutes in the 960H ordinary timelapse mode During date time search setting and operation td is shown in place of the seconds e Shows the setting item during menu switch setting Recording playback speed display e Normally shows the recording playback
12. The lt PROGRAM TIMER gt or lt HOLIDAY SET gt menu is shown on the monitor Press the SHIFT W button or SHIFT button to move the cursor to the program you want to cancel Press the RESET CANCEL button The specified timer recording program is canceled Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored 36 MENU button 1 SET button SET button To modify timer programs Press the TIMER button so that the TIMERy indication goes out on the display Turn on the VCR and monitor Press the MENU button to show the main menu screen and press the SHIFT V button to select lt PROGRAM TIMER or lt HOLIDAY SET gt Then press the SET button The lt PROGRAM TIMER gt or lt HOLIDAY SET gt menu is shown on the monitor Press the SHIFT Y button or SHIFT button so that the section you want to change blinks Press the SET button to change the value Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored To use the VCR when the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged e Press the TIMER button so that the TIMER indication goes out After using the VCR press the TIMER button again to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode The TIMER indication will light When all timer recording programs are completed
13. To restore the normal screen from the menu switch setting screen press the MENU button twice e The specified setting value is stored in the VCR s memory and retained even if the operating power is turned off e For details on menu switch items refer to pages 23 to 26 22 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 7 Contents of Menu Switches Factory setting The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what s on the VCR s display Screens Set values Function ON The higher the numeric value the brighter the display SCREEN The brightness is shown on the line under the setting value MODE 0 black indication 30 70 g kkkkkk k 100 white indication J Wu GS c cS cs co Sets whether or not the year month and day are shown on screen ON Shown OFF Not shown Sets whether or not the time is shown ON Shown OFF Not shown Sets whether or not the recording speed mode is shown on screen ON Shown OFF Not shown Sets whether or not the number of alarms is shown on screen ON Shown OFF Not shown POWER Sets whether or not the number of power losses is shown on screen LOSS CNT ON Shown OFF Not shown FRONT Sets whether or not the REC indicator lights in the Record mode DISPLAY ON Lights OFF Does not light Sets whether or not a warning indication error code display is shown when a problem occurs ON Shown OFF
14. INTRODUCTION erating Instructions Panasonic Professional Industrial video Super VHS ET SNUS voei ao LLLE CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTORS ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES PREPARATION RECORDING SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK AND PLAYBACK TROUBLE SHOOTING APPENDIXES Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions completely Printed in Japan P VQT9726 LLT0004 001A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ATTENTION NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N EST A REGLER PAR L UTILISATEUR SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanyi
15. o gt Press the PAUSE STLL button gt ITI The record pause indicator is shown on 7 Lii the display and the Pause mode is 7 engaged If the VCR remains in the Record Pause mode for about 3 minutes the head drum stops rotating to protect the tape Although the Record Pause mode remains engaged there may be some distortion in the picture at the recording transition when you start recording again To start recording again a Press the REC button The record pause indicator on the display goes out and the Recording mode is engaged To stop recording Press the STOP button The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged 30 ON SCREEN VP button TIME MODE button To check the recording To check recording in the Timelapse mode the recording duration must be equivalent to at least 8 seconds at 2H SP or 6H EP speed Recording check cannot be performed correctly if the recording duration is too short Example In the 960 hour normal timelapse mode the recording duration shoud be 64 minutes or more e During recording check the audio signal is not output X E Press the REC REVIEW button during recording The tape is automatically played back in reverse for about 5 seconds then the Play mode is engaged to allow you to check recording After the sequence has played back the re
16. LOCK indicator LOCK button TIME MODE button 1 Engage the mode you want to lock such as the Rec or Play mode 2 While pressing the LOCK button press the TIME MODE button LOCK is shown on the display indicating that the Operation Lock mode is engaged 3 To unlock the VCR press the TIME MODE button while pressing the LOCK button The LOCK indication on the display disappears and the unit can now be operated normally To prevent unauthorized use detach this page and keep it in a safe place CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Major Features acusaire i aieneak 1 2 Periodical Maintenance 0 eseeeee 123 PRECAUTIONS etc teat ccseecethrccey td ahereeetend eesecctehes 1 4 Daily Inspection eeeeeeeeentteeeeeeenaes 1 5 Regarding S VHS ET Recording 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 1 Front Panel oriista hs toate 2 2 DISPlay aside ee a tee ee 2 3 Rear Panel sac ate anid ine 3 CONNECTIONS 3 1 Connecting to a Camera cece 3 2 System Using Sequential Switcher 3 3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input Output Terminal Connections ccccccccceeeeeeees 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 1 On Screen Display eeeeceeeeeeeeees 4 2 Main Menu Display sassen 4 3 Date and Time Setting c eee 4 4 Hour Meter Display a s 4 5 Alarm Input Power Loss Data Display 4 6 Menu Switch Setting eeeeeee
17. OFF The counter memory function is not activated ON The counter memory function is activated When the tape reel counter value reaches 0000 in the FF REW mode the VCR enters the Stop mode automatically The counter memory function is not available during repeat recording playback auto REW alarm search alarm scan and date time search Enables or disables automatic external timer recording or automatic restart of recording after a power failure OFF External timer recording or automatic recording after power failure does not function regardless of whether power is supplied or not ON Recording starts automatically when power is turned on Sets whether or not Recording Check is automatically performed at the beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording mode OFF Automatic recording check function is disabled ON Automatic recording check function is enabled Sets whether or not the tape is rewound automatically when the tape ends OFF The tape stops at the end ON The tape automatically rewinds and enters the Stop mode auto REW When the repeat recording playback function is set to ON the repeat function has priority If the menu switch lt TAPE END MODE gt on the lt ALARM SENSOR MODES screen is set to STOP the Stop mode is engaged when the tape ends even when there is an alarm or sensor recording The tape does not rewind REPEAT PLAY Enables or disables the repeat playback fu
18. ON Set to ON 2 MEMORY STOP OFF 7 REPEAT REC OFF 3 EXT TIMER REC OFF oo 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF AUTO REW ON Set to ON 6 REPEAT PLAY OFF AE 7 REPEAT REC OFF _ Set to OFF Note When the lt REPEAT PLAY gt or lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch is set to ON the tape restarts playback or recording after rewinding to the beginning 7 6 Counter Memory Function When the counter memory function is ON the VCR VIDEO TE MODE automatically enters the Stop mode when the control tape ian VIDEO MODE LINE counter reaches 00 00 00 or when the reel tape counter 2 DETAIL OFF reaches 0000 in the FF or REW mode 3 QUASI V OFF VTR MODE E To activate the counter memory function set 1 HIGH DENSITY REC OFF eK lo MEMORY STOP ON Set to ON lt MEMORY STOPs3 in lt VTR MODEs to ON 3 EXT TIMER REC OFF z 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF Operation 8 REPEAT PLAY OFF 7 REPEAT REC OFF 1 Select the counter display mode e Press the COUNTER button on the front panel to set the counter display mode to the control tape counter or reel tape counter a 2 Press the CNT RESET button at the position SVHS where you want to stop the tape The counter is set to OOHO0m00s or 0000
19. E Line input E Mic input E Line output E Frequency response E Audio S N 20 C to 60 C LINE 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced BNC S VIDEO Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced burst LINE 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced BNC S VIDEO Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced burst 400 lines or more S VIDEO 2H mode 43 dB or more 2H mode with an S VHS tape 1 normal 8 dBs 50 kohms unbalanced RCA 67 dBs 600 ohms unbalanced 8 dBs 1 kohm unbalanced RCA 100 Hz 10 kHz 2H mode 40 dB or more 2H mode at 4 distortion level Time date Display Display position E Character size E Power backup Alarm E Alarm input E Camera switching Negative pulse output 17 ms output Month day year hours minutes seconds recording mode alarm input data power loss data Variable 16H Approx two years may be less depending on the operating environment Input at ground level Outer dimensions 361 far ber Unit mm Design and specifications subject to change without notice 57 Panasonic SECURITY amp DIGITAL IMAGING COMPANY A Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Security Systems Group Executive Office One Panasonic Way Panazip 3E 7 Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Eastern Zone Office One Panasonic Way Panazip 4E
20. ET recording feature of this unit ensures a picture quality horizontal resolution of 400 lines on a par with S VHS when a VHS tape is used This function is automatically activated when a VHS tape is inserted into the unit and recording started This unit does not perform normal VHS recording e S VHS ET recording is not performed in the linear slow L12 L18 L24 mode e Playback of a tape recorded in the S VHS ET format should be performed on this unit or on a video deck equipped with function for S VHS or S VHS simple playback SQPB Playback may not be possible on some video decks e HG high grade VHS tapes are recommended for S VHS ET recording Depending on the characteristics of the tape correct recording may not always be possible Use the tape after making a test recording to ensure that recording is conducted correctly e Accidentally inserting a tape recorded in the S VHS ET format into a dedicated VHS deck that is not designed for playback of this type could result in damage To avoid this kind of accident mark cassettes labels in such a way that you can easily distinguish between S VHS ET and VHS recordings when storing cassettes As far as possible avoid operations that apply a load to the tape such as search playback etc This will result in deteriorating picture quality e Noise may appear in the playback picture during search playback and field advance This is not a malfunction 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECT
21. Not shown VIDEO MODE Selects input video signals LINE Inputs composite video signals from the rear panel s VIDEO IN connector S VIDEO Inputs separate Y C video signals from the rear panel s S VIDEO connector Selects the picture quality in the Play mode OFF Normal picture quality ON Enhanced detail reproduction However the S N ratio is degraded 23 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 7 Contents of Menu Switches Factory setting The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what s on the VCR s display Screens Set values Function VIDEO MODE Sets whether or not the V pulse is added during ordinary playback 2H and 6H modes OFF QUASI V is not added Normally set to this position ON QUASI V is added ud J e When a camera synchronized with the power supply is switched with a switcher the picture may be distorted at the switching point In this case set this switch to ON This locks the monitor preventing the picture distortion at switching points only in the 2 6H mode e V pulse is always added in the Still mode and Timelapse mode VCR s display VTR MODE HIGH DENSITY Sets the mode during timelapse recording OFF Records in the normal timelapse mode timelapse recording with the SP heads ON Records in the HDR timelapse mode timelapse recording with the EP heads Refer to page 28 Sets whether or not the counter memory function is activated
22. ON externally activated recording is not executed NORMAL POWER OFF norii PoFF Selects the mode engaged when externally activated automatic recording ends NORMAL The Stop mode is engaged POWER OFF The Stop mode is engaged and the operating power mode is turned off CNT TAPE END REC MODE OFF 500 1000 ALARM SENSOR AL SENSOR AL Ar SEn5 AL 5 Outputs a tape end signal from the rear panel s TAPE END OUT terminal when the tape reaches the set tape reel counter value during recording During series recording a series recording signal is output to a connected VCR for continuous recording OFF The counter end output function is disabled 500 A tape end signal is output when the set tape reel counter value is reached during recording A buzzer sounds when the menu switch 9500 lt APE END gt on the lt BUZZER is set to ON For more information on the relationship between the tape reel counter value and the tape remaining time refer to page 55 Selects the alarm recording or sensor recording function Alarm recording When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal during recording the mode switches to the 2H 6H L12H L18H L24H 24H 48H NORMAL or 6H EP recording mode for realtime recording of the alarm event e Sensor recording When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal in the Stop mode Stop mode Timer Recording
23. Standby or Operating Off mode recording starts in the 2H 6H L12H L18H L24H 24H 48H NORMAL mode OFF Alarm or sensor recording is not executed ALARM Alarm recording is executed SENSOR Sensor recording is executed AL SENSOR Both alarm and sensor recording are executed 25 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 7 Contents of Menu Switches Factory setting e The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what s on the VCR s display Screens Set values Function ALARM REC T MODE 2H Selects the recording mode for alarm or sensor recording SENSOR 6H Refer to page 28 MODE L12H L18H L24H 24H 48H NORMAL cH 5H Li L gH LEHH PHH 48H norii J DURATION 5 SEC Selects the recording duration for alarm or sensor recording 10 SEC 5 180 SEC Alarm or sensor recording is performed for the specified 15 SEC time 5 sec to 180 sec 30 SEC CONTINUE Alarm or sensor recording continues to the end of the tape eee MANUAL Alarm or sensor recording continues for as long as alarm 180 SEC signals are input Set to this position when specifying the CONTINUE alarm recording time with a switcher MANUAL To ensure accurate alarm search and alarm scan operation be sure to set the recording time to 5 seconds or more Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly engaged when the tape ends even if there is an alarm or sensor recording OFF The forced Stop mode is not engaged e When the tape ends t
24. TAPE END MODE OFF Turn the operating mode on to engage the Stop mode When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal recording starts automatically in the specified recording mode 2H 6H L12H L18H L24H 24H 48H NORMAL and the AL indication is lit The ALARM indication is shown on screen After the specified recording duration expires recording stops As sensor recording starts from the Stop mode it takes several seconds before actual recording starts To stop sensor recording and clear the ALARM indication press the RESET CANCEL button e In this case even if the menu switch lt TAPE END MODES is set to STOP the operation executed at end of the tape is determined by the setting of the lt AUTO REW gt or lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch in the lt VTR MODE gt menu To release the Sensor Record mode set the lt REC MODE gt menu switch in lt ALARM SENSOR MODES to OFF or ALARM During playback there may be some noise or picture distortion at the point where one sensor recording stops and another starts This is nota malfunction When a new alarm is input during sensor recording sensor recording restarts from that point 6 RECORDING 6 6 Series Recording The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected AG TL950P As soon as the tape ends in one VCR the next
25. VCR in the series starts recording Using the counter end output function enables smoother switchovers during series recording mostly eliminating interruptions between tapes E Connect the first VCR s SERIES REC OUT terminal to the second VCR s SERIES REC IN terminal Connect the 2 miom second VCR s SERIES REC OUT terminal to the third V UUU UU LOWE VCR s SERIES REC IN terminal Repeat for all connected D000 00000 00000 VCRs Connect the VCR s COM terminals as well TE E Connect a video camera and or other source equipment to the CPE Chan o Connect the first VCR s video and audio output connectors to the second VCP s video and audio input connectors Connect the second VCR s video and audio output connectors to the COM CLOCK SERES COM OOOK SERES COM CLOCK SERIES third VCR s video and audio input connectors BNNG QOR J NING NING Qox j Repeat for all connected VCRs Connect the last VCR s video and audio output connectors to first VCR s video and audio input connectors the monitor s video and audio input connectors Audio input signal First VCR Video input signal Rear panel 1 To activate series recording set the lt SRI EXT REC gt menu switch in lt SRI EXT MODE gt to SERIES This setting should be done for all connected VCRs
26. 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 encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modificaitons THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES 003 CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB 003 DU CANADA AVERTISSEMENT POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER L APPAREIL A L HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE Ce magn toscope ne doit tre utilis que sur du courant alternatif en 120 V ATTENTION Afin d viter tout resque d incendie ou d lectrocution ne pas utiliser d autres sources d alimentation lectrique REMARQUE La plaque d identification num ro de s rie se trouve sur le panneau arri re de l appareil WARNING The battery used in the AG TL950P must be replaced by a PANASONIC authorized service dealer only
27. e variations in temperature Use this unit in horizontal flat position only To avoid overheating the unit do not block ventilation slots or stack the units If the internal temperature rises too high the tape may be damaged When playing back a tape recorded on another VTR there may be some noise output even when tracking adjustments are carried out This is not a malfunction E Donot leave the unit in the Still or Record Pause mode for a long time as this may damage the tape Condensation After about 3 minutes this unit automatically enters the Stop mode Handle the unit carefully Do not place anything heavy on the unit a monitor etc A malfunction may occur Do not put any foreign substance into the cassette loading slot Avoid violent shocks to the recording chassis during transportation Remove the cassette tape from the unit for transportation E Turn off the power to save electricity when not using the unit E To clean the unit just wipe it with a soft cloth Use of thinner or benzene may dissolve or tarnish the surface To remove stains wipe it using a cloth dipped in water mixed with a little amount of neutral detergent and wipe it again with a dry cloth later on E Never put your hand into the front loading tape door If you do so you may get hurt E Condensation When cold beer is poured into a glass water drops appear on the glass s surface This phenomenon is called conde
28. ground level SERIES REC IN Series recording signal input HV 5V LV 0 V gt Over25s lt Input at ground level SERIES REC OUT Series recording signal output HV 5 V LV 0V 2 5sto3s lt Output at ground level SERIES REC IN External automatic recording signal input gt External recording lt Min 400 ms Input at ground level 9 APPENDIXES 9 3 Specifications E Recording system Luminance FM recording E Signal system E Tape speed E Recording and playback time with T 120 cassette E Fast forward rewind time E Power supply E Power consumption E Dimensions E Weight E Operating temperature Color down converted direct recording NTSC type color signal EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields 33 35 mm s Standard 2H mode 11 12 mm s Extended 6H mode 2 hours Standard 2H mode 6 hours Extended 6H mode L12 L18 L24 24 48 72 84 120 168 240 480 960 hours However L12 L18 L24 can only be selected when an S VHS tape is used Timelapse mode field recording Within about 4 minutes with T 120 cassette AC 120 V 50 Hz 60 Hz 19 watts 360 W x 115 H x 361 D mm Approx 5 5 kg 5 C to 40 C E Operating humidity 35 RH or more 80 RH or less E Storage temperature Video System E Signal input E Signal output E Horizontal resolution E Video S N Audio system E Number of tracks
29. play back the rewound section in the 2H 6H mode to check recording quality Recording is resumed automatically after playback at the point where recording was interrupted e If picture quality is judged to be inferior during recording check the heads are cleaned automatically and the error code E 09 is shown on the display for about 10 seconds Recording will continue regardless of the results of the recording check POWER indicator Lights when the POWER button is turned on Display section For details refer to page 11 ON SCREEN SHIFT W gt buttons e Use these buttons on the normal screen to move the display position or recording position of on screen information The position can be moved down by pressing the W button and to the right by pressing the button Use these buttons on the menu screen to select the desired item in date time setting timer program setting and menu switch setting nyn OEO D TIME MODE SET buttons e Use to select the recording and playback speed mode Available recording playback speed modes vary depending on the setting of menu switch lt HIGH DENSITY REC gt on the lt VTR MODES gt screen Each time these buttons are pressed the recording playback speed mode changes as follows The recording playback speed mode is shown on the display S VHS tape VHS tape HDR recording HDR recording Playback speed On Of
30. speed mode set with the TIME MODE button e Shows the following indications in the Alarm Search mode During alarm search Shows the specified alarm number example AL12 During alarm scan Shows the alarm scan mode ALSC During date time search Shows the specified date and time example 2310 e Shows setting details in menu switch setting When an error occurs the error indication E blinks if the menu switch lt WARNING gt on the lt FRONT DISPLAY gt screen is set to ON For error indications refer to page 53 O TIMER indication Lights during timer recording programming operation REPEAT indication When lt REPEAT RECs in the lt VTR MODE gt menu is set to ON this indication is shown When lt TAPE END MODE gt in the lt ALARM SENSOR MODEs gt menu is set to STOP and the Repeat Record mode is engaged the REPEAT indication goes out if alarm recording or sensor recording takes place OVERLAP indication Blinks when programs scheduled for timer recording overlap Timer program number All programmed timer recording numbers light During timer recording the number of the program being recorded blinks When the timer recording ends this number goes out AL alarm indication Shown during alarm recording or sensor recording Blinks when alarm recording or sensor recording ends S VHS indication Lights when a S VHS cassette is loaded In the playback mode it
31. the MENU button to show the main menu on the monitor Set HDR to OFF Press the SHIFT W button to set the cursor on the main menu s lt VIDEO VTR MODE gt Then press the SET button Set lt HIGH DENSITY REC gt on lt VIDEO VTR MODE to OFF with the SET button Press the MENU button to restore the main menu screen Call the lt HOLIDAY SET gt screen e Press the SHIFT W button to select lt HOLIDAY SET gt in the main menu and press the SET button Press the SET button to set the hour of the start time to 0 and press the SHIFT B button Minute for the start time blinks Press the SET button to set the minute of the start time to 00 and press the SHIFT button Hour for the stop time blinks Press the SET button to set the hour of the stop time to 00 and press the SHIFT gt button T is shown at the beginning of the stop time When the stop time is earlier than the start time or the same as the start time the stop time is assumed to be the next day and T is added to the beginning of the stop time Press the SHIFT B button and SET button to set the minute of the stop time to 00 the recording speed to 960 and PGM to ON Set the day e Press the SHIFT button or SHIFT W button to se
32. the external timer at the This function does not work when the Timer Record specified time and recording starts mode is engaged e Recording is performed at the preset recording speed If alarm recording or sensor recording is executed before the power is supplied the Alarm Record mode or Sensor Record mode is released and normal recording starts 6 11 Tape End Buzzer You can switch the buzzer sound which lets you know when the tape ends during recording ON OFF BUZZER screen E To sound the buzzer set the menu switch lt TAPE END gt BUZZER oN i ON 1 TAPE_END ON in lt BUZZER gt to ON gt AL SENSOR IN etto e If lt CNT TAPE END gt in the lt SRI EXT MODE gt menu 3 ERR WARN is set to any position except OFF the buzzer sounds 1 CAMER PERN oun when the reel counter value is reached E The buzzer continues to sound To stop the buzzer sound set the menu switch lt TAPE END gt to OFF perform another operation such as pressing the REW button or press the POWER button E During repeat recording and auto rewind the buzzer sounds for about 2 seconds 45 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK STOP button Panasonic aN u lt PUSE gt o POWER HOR a SS REW REVPLAY L PLAY FF aa V LOCK_ TIMER Si COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET O REV ADV FWD ADV i
33. the main menu s lt ALARM RECALL POWER LOSS gt menu refer to page 21 Display the alarm list screen and press the RESET CANCEL button to reset the alarm input data There may be some picture distortion at the start or end of an alarm recording This is not a malfunction 39 6 RECORDING 6 5 Sensor Recording Sensor recording is executed only when the VCR is in the Stop mode Stop Timer Record Standby or Operating Off mode and an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal Perform the settings for sensor recording in the same way as for Alarm Recording on page 39 The mechanism of the AG TL950P cannot be guaranteed if the sensor recording function is used frequently 100 times day or more Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel s alarm input terminal Press the POWER button to turn the operating mode on nm Open the main menu s lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt and set the sensor recording related menu switches REC MODE Set to SENSOR or AL SENSOR to activate sensor recording e When set to AL SENSOR both alarm recording and sensor recording will be performed e The SENSOR REC indication lights on the display DURATION Set the sensor recording duration to 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec 120 sec 180 sec CONTINUE to tape end or MANUAL for as long as alarm signals are input The sensor recording
34. the menu switch engaged or the operating mode is turned off according to menu switch setting e When the activation signal is input again recording starts 44 lt REPEAT REC gt in the lt VTR MODE gt menu is set to ON externally activated recording is not executed To execute repeat recording via the external recording function set lt REPEAT REC gt to OFF and lt AUTO REW gt to ON 6 RECORDING 6 9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure If a power failure occurs during recording recording will restart in the same mode as soon as power is restored To use this function set the lt EXT TIMER REC gt menu VTR MODE Screen switch in lt VTR MODE gt to ON TE VIDEO MODE 2 DETAIL If this menu switch is set to ON and operating mode S QUASI IVTR MODE is turned off and on again in the Stop mode the VCR 1 HIGH DENSITY REC enters the Record mode automatically Be careful FE MER RET ON Set to ON 4 AUTO REC CHECK 5 AUTO REW 6 REPEAT PLAY 7 REPEAT REC 6 10 External Timer Recording External timer recording can be performed by connecting the AG TL950P to an external timer 1 Check that a cassette is loaded in the VCR 2 Set the lt EXT TIMER REC gt menu switch in lt VTR If the cassette s safety tab has been removed MODE gt to ON recording will not take place Power is supplied from
35. time will be shorter than the specified value When the sensor recording time is set to MANUAL the alarm cue signal index code will not be recorded correctly if sensor input lasts for less than 5 seconds When sensor recording duration is set with an external switcher set the sensor recording duration to MANUAL TAPE END MODE Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly engaged when the tape ends during sensor recording e When set to STOP the Stop mode is engaged at tape end even if repeat recording or auto rewind is set e When set to OFF VCR operation is determined by the repeat recording or auto rewind setting roy Set the other menu switches E Setting the alarm buzzer Set the menu switch lt AL SENSOR IN gt in lt BUZZER gt to ON to sound the alarm buzzer during sensor recording E Setting the on screen brightness and display items Select the monitor display setting with the menu switch On screen information is recorded together with the video signals You can change the on screen display position with the ON SCREEN W buttons on the front panel gt a ALARM SENSOR MODE screen SRI EXT MODE 1 SRI EXT REC OFF 2 EXT REC END NORMAL 3 CNT TAPE END OFF ALARM SENSOR MODE 1 REC MODE SENSOR Set to SENSOR or AL 2 REC SPEED 2H 3 DURATON sosec SENSOR 4
36. 12 V signals during alarm recording 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 3 Rear Panel TAPE END OUT tape end signal output terminal Outputs a signal when the tape ends during recording If the menu switch lt CNT TAPE END gt on the lt SRI EXT MODES screen is set signals are output when the specified tape reel counter value is exceeded e Outputs a 12 V signal during recording When the tape ends or the specified counter value is passed a 0 V GND level signal is output When the tape ends during auto repeat recording or auto rewind recording 0 V signal is output for about 2 seconds e Connect an external alarm or buzzer via an external interface To cancel the output press the EJECT button PLAY button FF button or REW button COM common ground terminal Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected unit WARNING OUT warning signal output terminal Outputs warning signals 12 V when a tape running or mechanism problem occurs CLOCK RESET IN clock reset input terminal Connect to a master clock or another AG TL950P s CLOCK RESET OUT terminal When the clock reset signal is input the time is automatically synchronized with the master clock or another AG TL950P s clock However the time difference between VCRs should be within 30 seconds When the clock reset signal is input the clock in this unit is reset as shown below When the seconds value is 29 or less the minutes
37. 2 34 29 12 34 00 When the seconds value is 30 or more the seconds value is reset to 00 and the minutes value is increased by one e g 12 34 30 12 35 00 CNT RESET button When the display shows the control tape counter or reel tape counter press this button to reset to OOHOOm00s or 0000 LOCK button Press to activate the operation lock function COUNTER button Selects which data current time control tape counter OOH 00m 00s 23H 59m 59s or reel tape counter 0 9999 is displayed Each time this button is pressed the display switches to the next item SEARCH button Use to search the alarm recorded section or a section recorded at a specified date and time In the Stop mode select the search mode by pressing this button e Press once to engage the Alarm Search mode e Press twice to engage the Alarm Scan mode D DALLO COOOL V LOCK buttons Press to reduce vertical picture jitter in the Still Field Advance Playback and Linear Slow Timelapse Play modes TRACKING buttons If picture noise appears during play or field advance press these buttons to adjust tracking so that noise is reduced When the and buttons are pressed simultaneously tracking is reset to the preset level You cannot make any tracking adjustment at L12H and L24H Linear Slow Time lapse Playback modes Press
38. 4 3 Date and Time Setting Summer Time Compensation e When setting the time make sure the lt DAYLIGHT SAVINGSs item is set to OFF When this unit is shipped this item is set to OFF During DAYLIGHT SAVINGS time Standard time 1 Set the time with a one hour delay 1 Set the clock to the actual time 2 After setting the time set the lt DAYLIGHT SAVINGS item 2 When daylight savings time start set the lt DAYLIGHT to ON SAVINGS gt item to ON e The set time advances one hour e The time advances one hour on the display roy At the end of the daylight savings time season set the lt DAYLIGHT SAVINGS gt item to OFF The standard time instead of lt DAYLIGHT SAVINGSs gt is displayed Time setting for 29 seconds or less When the seconds value is 29 or less you can reset it to 00 by pressing the CNT RESET button while pressing the RESET CANCEL button For 30 or more the seconds value is reset to 00 and the minutes value is increased by one Notes If the power plug has been disconnected from an AC outlet for a long time make sure the set time is correct before using the unit Clock time may be affected by environmental factors When the built in backup battery capacity is low the error indication E 10 appears on the display Contact your local Panasonic dealer to replace the built in battery 4 4 Hour Meter Displ
39. 41 i ON SCREEN MODE screen ONSCREEN MODE 1 TONE 100 DATE ON TIME ON T MODE ON ALARM CNT ON POWER LOSS CNT ON FRONT DISPLAY 1 REC TALLY ON 2 WARN I NG ON Changing the on screen display position E Move horizontally Press the ON SCREEN P button The display position is moved to the right E Move downward Press the ON SCREEN Y button The display position is moved down Selecting the data display The data displayed on screen can be selected on the lt ON SCREEN MODES screen Set the lt ONSCREEN F DISP MODES setting to ON E When you do not want to display or record on screen data set the corresponding menu item to OFF Changing the on screen display brightness Set the brightness with the menu switch lt TONE gt on the lt ON SCREEN MODESs screen Select 0 30 70 or 100 The higher the number the brighter the characters For details on menu operation refer to page 22 17 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 2 Main Menu Display You can display date and time data recorded when an alarm input or power failure occurs as well as the hour meter drum rotating time by selecting the desired item in the main menu The date time setting screen menu switch setting screen for each application and timer recording program setting screen can also be displayed by selecting the desired item in the main menu Date time setting menu switch setting an
40. 42m 64h59 m 92h 51 m 1 500 1h19m 3h57m 9h13m 11h51m 17h7m 17h7m 31h 40m 47h 31 m 55h 26 m 79h 12m 3 2 000 ih6m 3h19m 7h42m 9h57m 14h18m 14h18m 26h35m 39h53ml46h32m 66 h 29 m 3 2 500 154m 2h44m 6h18m 8hi2m 11h42m 11h 42 m 21h53 m 32h 49 m 38h 17 m 54h 42m 3 000 43m 2hiim 5him 6h33m 9h19m 9h19m 17h32m 26h 18m 30h 42 m 43h 51m g 3 500 33m ih4im 3h5im 5h3m 7h9m 7h9m 13h34m 20h21m 23h 45 m 33h 56m 4 000 24m 1h14m 2h48m 3h42m 5h12m 5h12m 9h59m 14h58m 17 h28 m 24h57m 4 500 16m 50m 1h52m 2h30m 3h28m 3h28m 6h45m 10h8m 11h50m 16h54m 5 000 9m 29m 1h3m 1h27m 1h57m 1h57m 3h54m 5h52m 6h50m 9h47m 5 500 3m 10m 21m 30m 39 m 39 m 1h26m 2h9m 2h31m 3h35m 5 832 jom Om Om Om Om Om om om Om Om Record playback speed modes HDR OFF 168H 240H 480H 960H HDR ON 168H 240H 480H 960H 0 172h6m 245h52m 491h45m 983h30m 500 150h23m 214h51m 429h42m 859h25m 1 000 129h59m 185h42m 371h24m 742h48m 1 500 110h53m 158h24m 316h49m 633h38m 5 2 000 93h5m 132h58m 265h57m 531h55m 5 2 500 76h35m 109h25m 218h50m 437h40m 5 3 000 61h24m 87h43m 175h 26m 350h53m E 3 500 47h31m 67h53m 135h46m 271h32m a 6 4 000 34h56m 49h55m 99h50m 199h40m 4 500 23h40m 33h48m 67h37m 135h14m 5 000 13h41m 19h34m 39h8m 78h17m 5 500 5h2m 7h11m 14h23m 28h46m 5 832 Om Om Om Om 55 9 APPENDIXES 9 2 Rear Panel s Inputs Outputs Terminals CAM SW OUT Camera switching signal output Signal leve
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42. 8 hour timelapse 48 96 Impossible 240 hour timelapse 60 Impossible 480 hour timelapse Impossible 960 hour timelapse Impossible HDR ON OFF can be activated in any recording mode except the 2H 6H mode e Available recording time may vary depending on the type of cassette used e For best results use a T 120 tape Replace the cassette at least once every 15 days when using the 2H 168H modes In the 240 960H modes replace the cassette with a new one at the completion of recording High Density Recording gt HDR is performed with the EP heads When HDR is set to OFF recording is performed with the SP heads In the HDR mode the interval between frames fields is reduced by about a third allowing 3 times as many frames to be recorded as in the ordinary timelapse mode This does not affect the actual recording time of the tape the recording time is the same as it would be if recorded in the normal SP Timelapse mode The quality of the picture recorded in the HDR mode is inferior to that in ordinary timelapse recording equivalent to the EP mode 28 6 RECORDING 6 1 Switch Setting During Recording Panasonic REC indicator a R SVHS gt FF TRACKING V LOCK TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET
43. AVERTISSEMENT La pile utilis e dans l AG TL950P ne devra tre remplac e que par un service apr s vente PANASONIC agr CAUTION Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined space in order to keep well ventilation condition Ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation condition to prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating ATTENTION Ne pas installer cet appareil dans une biblioth que un meuble ferm ou autres endroits renferm s Installer l appareil dans un endroit bien ventil S assurer qu aucun rideau ou autre mat riel ne bouche la ventilation du lecteur de cassetie vid o afin de pr venir tout risque de chocs lectriques ou de dangers d incendie d au surchauffement OPERATION LOCK By engaging the operation lock system LOCK you can prevent accidental or deliberate interference with recording operation or power supply When this function is activated all operation buttons are disabled Panasonic ect e REC REVIEW REC HDR RESET Oo CANCEL ON SCREEN oo oo m aa a USE o wt S ee ee O m TRACKING V LOCK_ TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET Menu f Time MODE oo0n0oooa O TOEN F F REV ADV L rw abv F sete
44. HOOM01S Search data during tape running month day hour minute isplay TIMER REPEAT Piri Vert ty Ie E OVERLAP AL REC a Tt kis LI l AL SENSOR REC 12345678 viSs LOCK TIME MODE rire LILI SENSOR REC viss LOCK TIME MODE Day setting tt LI Hour setting TD SRF 12D19H 00HOOM01S 10 10 15 30 Set value 19 00 on 12 L Search data during tape running 15 30 on Oct 10 TIMER REPEAT OVERLA AL REC SENSOR REC 12345678 AL VISS LOCK TIME MODE Poe U a 11 tH tn E s ll i 1 50 Alarm scan The section around the start of each alarm recording is played back for about 5 seconds Playback may start a few seconds after the actual start of the alarm recording If the interval between alarm recordings is short the tape may play back continuously for 5 seconds or more Sound is not output Press the SEARCH button twice in the Stop mode The Alarm Scan mode is engaged and the ALARM SCAN indication is shown on the monitor screen The ALSC indication is shown in the display s record playback speed mode indication section To release the Alarm Scan mode press the SEARCH button twice Press the FF or REW button The VCR fast forwards or rewinds the tape from the current position and the s
45. N KON RPT Timer recording is executed on the specified day of the week Saturday every week OFF Programmed timer recording is not executed E To program timer recording at another time or day Timer Program No press the SHIFT W button so that the next setting line blinks and repeat steps 6 to 11 If changing the HIGH DENSITY REC mode do so 16 30 00 before programming the timer again End timer program setting e Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored Press the TIMER button The TIMERlindication and effective timer recording programmed numbers light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode RS VCR display oa 32 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording SHIFT W button SHIFT gt button Panasonic TIMER button PROGRAM TIMER screen Recording speed Start time Day of the week Stop time SUN MON FRI SAT OFF Operation is disabled 1ST 1st week RPT Every week PROGRAM TIMER START STOP SPD PGM SUN MON TUE WED THU
46. ORS Panasonic Ic n lt lt lt a PAUSE gt Leta REW REVPLAY STILL PLAY FF POWER gect RESET HDR ro CANCEL N SCREE Y SHIFT gt TRACKING V LOCK TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE REV Aby L waw POWER power on off button Press to turn the operating mode ON OFF When this button is POWER indicator lights and the unit can be operated When a cassette is loaded operating mode is switched on and the POWER indicator lights automatically The POWER button does not completely shut off the mains power to the unit but switches the operating current on and off STOP button Press this button to stop the tape Cassette loading slot Insert a cassette in this slot Use a VHS cassette tape EJECT button Press to eject the cassette REC indicator This indicator lights during recording if menu switch lt REC TALLY gt on the lt F DISP gt screen is set to ON O REC button Press this button in the Stop mode to engage the Record mode Press to engage the Record mode in the Rec Pause mode REC REVIEW button Use this button to check recording When pressed in the Record mode the VCR will rewind the tape for about 5 seconds of tape time and then
47. Press the MENU button VIDEO VTR MODE screen The main menu is shown on the monitor Select the HIGH DENSITY REC mode VIDEO MODE 1 LINE 2 DETAIL OFF 3 QUASI V OFF VTR MODE T HIGH_DENSTTY REC ON 2 MEMORY STOP OFF 3 EXT TIMER REC OFF 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF 5 AUTO REW OFF 6 REPEAT PLAY OFF 7 REPEAE REC OFF Press the SHIFT W button to move the cursor to lt VIDEO VTR MODE gt on the main menu Then press the SET button The lt VIDEO VTR MODE gt menu is shown on the monitor Press the SHIFT W button to put the cursor on lt HIGH DENSITY REC gt Press the SET button to set lt HIGH DENSITY REC gt to ON Press the MENU button to restore the main menu screen 31 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording Press the SHIFT W button to select lt PROGRAM TIMER gt in the main menu and press the SET a Main menu screen button The lt PROGRAM TIMER gt menu is shown on the MENU y BN TIME An monitor and SUN blinks VIDEOIVTR MODE OS i Set the day of the week SAT SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE Press the SET button to set the day of the week to BUZZER IN OUT SAT PROGRAM TIMER CULT ME TER 7 Set the hour for the start time 8 ALARM RECALL POWER LOSS Press the SHIFT B button so that hour for START blinks Press the SET butt
48. Recording Playback Speed Mode Selection Panasonic A ola von REC REVIEW REC Sooo SoTa a lt 1 jy re Record playback speed HDR Bettie POWER button MPR indicator TIME MODE buttons indication 1 Press the POWER button to turn the operating mode on 2 Select whether or not the HDR mode is engaged with the lt HIGH DENSITY REC gt menu switch on the lt VTR MODE gt screen When the During HDR recording or HDR playback the HDR indicator lights 3 Select the Record or Playback speed with the TIME MODE button Refer to the table below The selected recording or playback speed mode is shown on the display e Available modes differ depending on whether HDR is ON or OFF Recording playback Available recording Audio interval sec time hours recording HDR OFF HDR ON T 30 T 60 T 90 Display Standard SP 0 5 1 1 5 Possible 3x EP 1 5 4 5 Possible 3 12 hour SP linear slow 3 6 9 Possible 18 hour EP linear slow 4 5 9 Possible 24 hour timelapse 6 12 Impossible 24 hour SP linear slow 6 12 Possible 48 hour timelapse 12 24 Impossible 72 hour timelapse 18 36 Impossible 84 hour timelapse 21 42 Impossible 120 hour timelapse 30 60 Impossible 16
49. SET button to set the hour of the stop aD time to res ees ig shown for the items after STOP the DAY on the 8th line changes to the next day of the week SAT automatically and is shown for START Press the SHIFT W button so that the day of the week on the 8th line blinks Press the SET button to set the day of the week to MON and press the SHIFT button three times Hour for the stop time blinks Press the SET button to set the hour of the stop time to 8 In the same way press the SHIFT button and SET button to set the minute of the stop time to 00 the recording speed to H D 48 and PGM to RPT End timer program setting Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored Press the TIMER button The TIMERlindication and program number 7 light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode 33 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording Day of the week PROGRAM 34 zZ PROGRAM TIMER screen Recording speed Stop time Start time Rea PROGRAM T IMER i START STOP SPD PGM ISUN_ 2i l MON TUE WED
50. STOP OFF 3 EXT TIMER REC OFF 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF 5 AUTO REW OFF 6 REPEAT PLAY OFF 7 REPEAT REC OFF SRI EXT MODE 1 SRI EXT REC OFF 2 EXT REC END NORMAL 3 CNT TAPE END OFF ALARM SENSOR MODE 1 REC MODE OFF 2 REC T MODE OFF 3 DURATION 180SEC 4 TAPE END MODE OFF BUZZER 1 TAPE END OFF 2 AL SENSOR IN OFF 3 ERR WARN OFF IN OUT 1 CAMERA SW OFF MENU button y SHFT gt m MDE LJ LJ 7 SET SET button SET button Turn on the VCR and monitor Press the MENU button to display the main menu on the monitor oy Press the SHIFT W button to select the menu switch setting screen you want to set or check e Set the cursor on the desired menu switch setting screen gt Press the SET button The selected menu switch setting screen is shown on the monitor The menu switch setting screen consists of several menu switch items a To change the menu switch setting Press the SHIFT W button to set the cursor on the menu switch item setting you want to change Press the SET button to specify the set value m To set more than one menu switch repeat the above steps and o gt To check or set the other menu switch setting screens Press the MENU button to restore the main menu screen and repeat steps 3 to 5 nn End menu switch setting
51. ad to picture degradation over time During shuttle search or field advance playback noise may appear This is normal with this unit and is not a malfunction Ni A k 46 POWER indicator E goje RESET CANCE REC REVIEW REC L ON SCREEN TZ SHAT r MENU TIME MODE ne TSN TIME MODE button 7 2 Playback Press the POWER button to turn the operating mode on The POWER indicator lights Press the TIME MODE button to set the play mode to 2H SP or 6H EP mode The 2H or 6H indication is shown on the display e To play back a tape recorded in the timelapse mode at slow speed press the TIME MODE button to set the desired mode 24H 48H 960H slow play e Avoid using slow motion playback continuously for long periods more than several hours Load the recorded cassette correctly If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off the operating mode is switched on automatically auto operate on function If the cassette s safety tab has been removed the operating mode is turned on and play starts automatically auto play function Press the PLAY button to start play is The play indicator is shown on the display and the Play mode is engaged When a tape recorded in the HDR mode is played back the HDR indicator lig
52. age during recording Also allows you to display the number of alarms alarm time and the number of the power failures on a monitor Timer recording function Up to 8 programs can be set for daily weekly or weekday timer recording You can also set timer recording for up to 16 days a year by specifying the date holidays for example Tape position search function You can automatically search the start of an alarm recording or search for a recording made at a specified date and time Recording check function Recording conditions quality can be checked at any time during recording by pressing the REC REVIEW button Operation lock system The secret operation lock system prevents an accidental or deliberate interference with VCR operation Camera switching signal output terminal Warning function Error indications are shown on the front panel display Error warnings include condensation and problems with cassette loading cassette unloading or the rotating system operation mode Operating mode off video throughout function Even when the operating mode is off the camera s EE input can be output from the VCR Series recording function Two or more AG TL950P can be connected for extended long term series recording As the tape in each VCR reaches the end the next unit in the series will automatically start recording Time adjust function With the IN OUT terminal for time adjustment the time difference can be set to 0
53. artially wound condition for a long time may damage the tape Rewind the tape to the beginning before storage To obtain the best picture quality use an HG high grade tape Degradation of picture quality may result with some types of tape Make a test recording before performing any important recording to check the picture quality Although this unit has been designed for reliable operation over a long period of time a daily inspection is recommended to ensure optimum performance In particular be sure to check the repeat recording playback function on a daily basis Inspection procedure Turn on the power for all units connected to the surveillance system Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor nm 1 5 Regarding S VHS ET Recording 3 Check that the date and time shown on the monitor are correct Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several seconds Press the play button for playback Check that the playback picture is normal Check that the recorded date and time are correct gt a o gt E This unit includes a Recording Check function using the REC REVIEW button Use these features to quickly check recording quality on a daily basis If any problems are found after inspection turn the power off unplug the mains plug from the socket and contact your Panasonic dealer e The S VHS
54. ay Drum rotation time is displayed on the monitor s screen and the VCR s display in the form of an hour meter Use this data to schedule maintenance Main menu screen VCR s display TIME ADJUST nee voie ONSCREEN F D f VIDEO VTR MODE 1 Turn on the VCR and monitor SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR M 2 i i A OR SENSOR Hai Press the MENU button to display the main menu aay LINER 3 Press the SHIFT W button to set the cursor on the METER lt HOUR METERP gt on the main menu ALARM RECALL POWER LOSS 4 Press the SET button to show the hour meter drum rotating time on the monitor lt 7 RET button 5 Press the MENU button twice to restore the normal Hour meter screen screen HOUR METER 000047H MT a HL LILILtLe 7 Liye 4_ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 5 Alarm Input Power Loss Data Display The dates and times of up to 8 alarm inputs or 4 power losses failures can be displayed MENU TIME ADJUST 1 Turn on the VCR and monitor Vibes a upe OPE SRILTET MODE 2 Press the MENU button to display the main menu on the ALARM SENSOR MODE monitor BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TEMER 3 Press the SHIFT W button to set the cursor on lt ALARM HOUR METER maisai RECALL POWER LOSS gt ALARM RECALL POWER LOSS ursor incicaton a Press the SET button to display the lt ALARM RECALL POWER LOSS
55. blinks and set minute to 00 with the SET button Press the SHIFT button and SET button to set the hour of the stop time to 17 the minute of the stop time to 00 the recording speed to H D48 and PGM to ON Set the days of the week when timer recording is to be executed Monday Wednesday Saturday Set the days with DAILY SET at the lower section of the screen e Press the SHIFT W button so that SUN in the lowest line blinks Press the SET button to set SUN to Press the SHIFT button to select the day of the week and set the operating day of the week with the SET button Set the items for Tuesday Thursday and Friday to e Timer recording will take place on the days of the week shown on the display Timer recording will not take place on days of the week indicated by End timer program setting Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored Press the TIMER button The TIMER indication and active timer program numbers light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording SHIFT V button SHIFT gt button Panasonic
56. c recording check function E When the lt AUTO REC CHECK gt menu switch is set Ex to ON This unit is provided with an automatic recording check function which automatically determines Repeat recording whether or not recording is satisfactory at the tape TF a beginning in repeat recording Tape beginning position l e To activate the automatic recording check function set the lt AUTO REC CHECK gt menu switch in lt VTR MODE gt to ON Auto recording for several seconds E Operation of the automatic recording check Normal function Recording check Recording e Recording is performed from the beginning of the Defect tape for several seconds during repeat recording Auto head Then the recorded section is automatically played cleaning back to check whether or not the signals have been recorded properly If the recording is Auto recording for satisfactory recording resumes several seconds e If the recording is unsatisfactory the heads are cleaned automatically Recording is restarted for pie Recording check several seconds and then the recording is Def epc Auto head i cleaning Recording Display checked again If the recording is still The error code E 09 remains on the display Recording unsatisfactory the error code E 09 is shown on the display and recording resumes Note e Continuous repeat recording over long periods may
57. cording mode is automatically re engaged at the point where the recording was interrupted e During playback in the Recording Check mode check the picture to ensure that the recording is satisfactory If the signals are not recorded properly the built in head cleaner cleans the heads and recording continues In this case the error code E 09 is shown on the display for about 10 seconds REC REVIEW button During recording Normal Recording Recording check Defective Error code E 09 is Auto head i Recordin shown for 10 seconds 9 cleaning Note e When a tape recorded in this unit is played back on another VCR except another AG TL950P noise may appear in the picture 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording This unit is provided with 2 different setting screens for timer recording program one allows you to specify the day of week the other allows you to specify a date a holiday for example You can select the desired setting screen from the main menu screen e Program timer setting Day of the week Sun to Sat timer recording program and daily timer recording program are available for up to 8 programs Holiday setting Timer recording can be programmed for a specified date The holiday setting has priority over the program timer setting SHIFTY button SHIFT button Panasonic
58. d hour meter can be checked on the VCR s display as well SHIFT V button SHIFT gt button o VHS a a A E S u a RECREVIEW REC vn oo RESET CANCEL SCREE j am TZ SHAT CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE mm TSD MENU button SET button SET button Main menu screen MENU TIME ADJUST Cursor ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER ALARM RECALL POWER LOSS Pa Operation E Connect the video output connector of this unit to the monitor s video input connector 1 Turn on the monitor and VCR 2 Press the MENU button The main menu screen is shown on the monitor screen 3 Press the SHIFT W button to move the cursor to the item you want to display 4 Press the SET button to display the selected menu screen on the monitor see below 5 To restore the main menu screen press the MENU button To cancel the main menu mode press the MENU button again The normal screen is restored Contents of the main menu items E TIME ADJUST VCR s display Adu Displays the date time setting screen Set the clock before operating the VCR refer to page 19 E ONSCREEN FRONT DISPLAY MODE VCR s disp
59. e Still mode and Timelapse Play mode Press either the V LOCK button to minimize vertical jitter When the picture is distorted set the lt QUASI V gt menu switch in lt VIDEO MODE to ON This menu switch is effective only in the 2H and 6H modes Normally set to OFF VIDEO VTR MODE screen VIDEO MODE 1 1 LINE 2 DETAIL OFF 3 QUAST V ON Set to ON VTR MODE 1 HIGH DENSITY REC OFF 2 MEMORY STOP OFF 3 EXT TIMER REC OFF 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF 5 AUTO REW OFF 6 REPEAT PLAY OFF 7 REPEAT REC OFF 52 e When cameras synchronized with a power supply are switched with a switcher the pictures may be distorted at the switching point This switch locks the monitor to prevent distortion of the displayed picture Only operates in the Normal Play 2H 6H mode e In the Still or Timelapse Play mode QUASI V are always output 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Error indications are shown on the display whenever condensation occurs or there are problems with cassette loading unloading or mechanism operation Display section m When a problem occurs the error indication E lights when the lt WARNING gt menu switch in lt FRONT no oe c o l DISPLAY gt is set to ON ba wu uu E When any one of error indications E 01 to E 09 is Error indication shown a 12 V warning signal is output from the rear panel s WARNING OUT connector BUZZER screen BUZZER E When th
60. e lt ERR WARN gt menu switch in lt BUZZER3 gt is set 1 TAPE END OFF to ON the buzzer sounds if a problem occurs E 01 to E 2 AL SENSOR IN OFF _ Buzzer sound 08 and E 11 during recording IN OUT 1 CAMERA SW OFF When an error indication appears or the buzzer sounds turn the operating mode on again to clear the error indication and buzzer sound E 01 to E07 When the error indication E is shown turning the operating mode on again may not clear the problem In this case consult your local Panasonic dealer Error indication Contents VCR operation Measures Problem with loading operation Problem with unloading operation The operating mode is turned off The operating mode is turned off Turn the operating mode on again Turn the operating mode on again Turn the operating mode on again Problem with supply reel rotation The operating mode is turned off Problem with drum rotation The operating mode is turned off Turn the operating mode on again Problem with take up reel rotation Problem with capstan rotation The operating mode is turned off The operating mode is turned off Turn the operating mode on again Turn the operating mode on again Problem with eject operation The operating mode is turned off Turn the operating mode on again Condensation Turn the operating mode on and wait until the error indication goes out The cassette is ejected and t
61. e VCR in 5 or 6 years may be reached by a professional VCR in as few as 5 or 6 months Therefore it is important that the total hours of operation be carefully monitored An hour meter in the on screen display see page 20 shows the accumulated time In the chart below the hours accumulated in each month are shown in relation to the number of hours used per day Times shown in the shaded area indicate that maintenance should be performed Usage oy Per 1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 12 months 2 hours 60 120 180 360 720 8 hours 240 480 720 1440 2880 12 hours 360 720 1080 2160 4320 24 hours 720 1440 2160 4320 8640 1 3 Precautions Check or replace the following mechanical parts according to the running time Running time 1000H 2000H 3000H 4000H Drum ass y including heads A O O Pinch rollers A O O Drive parts A A A O A Cleaning Check or replace as required Replace e Maintenance requirements may vary depending on the operating environment and usage The information above should be used as a reference guide Replace the built in lithium battery approximately every two years Handling and storage place Avoid using the unit in places subject to the following conditions extreme heat or cold strong magnetic fields do not use a transceiver within 2 meters of this unit e high humidity dust and soil vibrations
62. e is canceled e During date time search the month day hour and minute which are being searched are shown on screen e If the specified date and time cannot be found and the tape ends the Date Time Search mode is canceled and the Stop mode is engaged Notes If the specified date and time is near the start of an alarm recording the date time search may not be successful If the specified date time is the same as the timer recording start time the VCR may not operate correctly e Date time search cannot be executed if no date and time are available in the search direction 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK 7 5 Repeat Playback The tape is automatically rewound and played back Auto rewind repeatedly e To execute repeat playback set lt REPEAT PLAY gt in When the tape ends during recording playback or forward lt VTR MODES to ON search the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the start and enters the Stop mode VIDEO VTR MODE screen To auto rewind the tape set the lt AUTO REW gt menu ai VIDEO MODE we switch in lt VTR MODES to ON 2 DETAIL OFF 3 QUASI V OFF VIDEO VTR MODE screen VTR MODE VIDEO MODE 1 HIGH DENSITY R C OFF 1 1N LINE 2 MEMORY STOP OFF 2 DETAIL OFF 3 EXT TIMER REC OFF 3 QUASI V OFF 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF VTR MODE 5 AUTO REW si OFF PRET 1 HIGH DENSITY REC OFF 6 REPEAT PLAY
63. earch when the Search mode is specified with the SEARCH button Also controls field by field playback in the reverse direction HDR indicator Lights in the HDR recording and HDR playback modes HDR High Density Recording e For details on HDR recording refer to page 28 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 2 Display Po g g02 2090900 TIMER OVERLAP oo 0f0 0 oo oao0000 0o00 ooo o 600 0 REPEA 12345678 oo 02020 oo oo000000 PN oro ees 0000000 oo o o R A A SS O A 9 o o o ee a a Operation mode display Shows the operation modes DAS AEN 7A 4 Romy Pe es easi SK LA Do pe Sat NN vl vl p i i Fast Timelapse Playback Recording Rewind forward playback CIFT SN PETI Ps Ry ROR i A ELL it Nani TAD oe SEW SS ol rit PEPE d wo KK E de Aq I LILI Se Sisal A ONS UN IEA eee 5y Still Record Rewind Fast forward Reverse pause search search playback Pgs ERFT ACLI NI III w Iil E ee pe E R S SREDE Field by field Reverse step playback slow playback id 2 mark in the Rec Pause mode is shown in red 27 Cassette indication Lights when a cassette is loaded Blinks when a cassette is being ejected
64. ecording is impossible Has the cassette safety tab been removed Paste a piece of cellophane tape over the hole Timer recording is not working Is the clock set correctly Is the timer properly programmed Is the TIMER indication lit Check again Check it again The clock cannot be set Is the TIMER indication lit Press the TIMER button so that the TIMER indication goes out Tape running sound is heard in the Record Play FF and REW modes During recording and playback the VCR s motor and rotary heads are running The sound this generates is normal and not a malfunction If you feel it is too noisy install the VCR in a rack The time date is not shown Is the clock set Is the lt ON SCREEN MODE gt menu switch set to OFF Set the clock Set the lt ON SCREEN MODE gt menu switch to ON Auto REW and repeat recording are not possible during recording Is the lt TAPE END MODE gt menu switch in lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt set to STOP Set the lt TAPE END MODE gt menu switch to OFF Camera image is not switched Is the lt CAMERA SW gt menu switch in lt IN OUT gt set to OFF When setting the camera switching timing on this unit set the menu switch to 1 FIELD or 2 FIELD External recording is not possible 54 Is the lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch in the lt VTR MODE gt men
65. ection around the start of each alarm recording is played back for about 5 seconds nm Press the PLAY button when you want to start playback Normal playback starts and the Alarm Scan mode is canceled roy e To cancel alarm search or alarm scan press the STOP button PLAY button REV PLAY button or the REW FF button whichever is opposite to the current tape running direction e When the end or beginning of the tape is reached during alarm search or alarm scan the mode is canceled and the Stop mode is engaged X Date time search A section recorded at a specified date and time is searched and the Stop mode is engaged 1 Press the SEARCH button three times in the Stop mode The Date Time Search mode is engaged and the date time search setting screen is shown on the monitor td 0100 is shown on the VCR s display To cancel the Date Time Search mode press the SEARCH button once 2 Press the SET or SET button to set the date you want to search 01 31 3 Press the SHIFT B button so that hour blinks 4 Press the SET button to set the hour you want to search 00 23 5 Press the FF button or REW button The VCR fast forwards or rewinds the tape from the current position to search the specified date and time When the recording is located the Stop mode is engaged The Date Time Search mod
66. eeeeeeeeeeees 53 8 2 No Error Indication c cscceeeeeeeeeeeeees 54 9 APPENDIXES 9 1 Tape Reel Counter Tape Remaining Time WADI Gs wah e sates eaa satus vate dante aa aiana aai 55 9 2 Rear Panel s Inputs Outputs 0 56 9 3 Specifications ccccceeesseeeeeeessteeeeeeenaees 57 The AG TL950P is a video cassette recorder able to execute timelapse recording with VHS cassettes Use only video cassettes bearing the S VHS or VHS This unit is designed for professional use mark Panasonic is not liable for compensation for loss or damage to recordings in the event this unit fails to record or play back properly because the unit malfunctions or a defective video cassette tape is used Please note that it may be unlawful to use any material recorded from TV broadcast programs or pre recorded programs without the consent of the owner of copyright except in cases where this material is recorded exclusively for personal use 1_INTRODUCTION O S VHS S VHS ET recording S VHS or S VHS ET is employed as the recording mode Employing the S VHS ET recording mode enables recording with a horizontal resolution of 400 lines on a VHS cassette The VHS mode is only available for playback Extended timelapse recording for up to 960 hours Recording times are selectable from 2 hours SP mode 6 hours EP mode and L12 L18 L24 24 48 72 120 168 240 480 960 Timelapse
67. ees 4 7 Contents of Menu Switches eseese 5 PREPARATION 5 1 Cassette Loading Unloading 000 5 2 Recording Playback Speed Mode SElECHON sirenaren a eta 6 RECORDING 6 1 Switch Setting During Recording 6 2 Recording Basic Operation 0 0 6 3 Timer Recording eeeeeeeeeeenteeeeeeeneaes e Timer Recording Program Setting e Holiday Timer Recording Setting e Canceling Changing Timer Recording Programin rore E e Notes on Timer Recording 08 6 4 Alarm Recording sesen 6 5 Sensor Recording s es 6 6 Series Recording cccceeeeeeceeeeeesteeeeees 6 7 Repeat Recording eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signalas paie a i a Meee 6 9 How to Restore Recording After Power OIE E AEE ETT ET 6 10 External Timer Recording ceee 6 11 Tape End Buzzer c ccscceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK 7 1 Preparation aers iula opri uaes 46 7 2 Playback enara a ee A 46 7 3 Special Effects Playback cceee 47 e Still Field Advance Reverse Playback 47 e Shuttle Search sses 48 7 4 Alarm Search Date and Time Search 49 7 5 Repeat Playback eceeeeeseeeeeeenaes 51 7 6 Counter Memory Function o n 51 7 7 Tracking V Lock Adjustment c ee 52 TE QUASE V t aaae aii vlad A 52 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 1 Error Indications c cseceee
68. eplace the tapes periodically refer to page 28 6 RECORDING 6 7 Repeat Recording When the tape comes to the end during recording it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning E To execute repeat recording set lt REPEAT REC gt in VIDEO VTR MODE screen lt VTR MODE gt to ON te VIDEO MODE oie e The REPEAT indication in the VCR s display lights 2 DETAIL OFF E Setting the lt TAPE END MODE gt menu switch in S QUASI WTR MODE lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt 1 HIGH DENSITY REC OFF e If this menu switch is set to STOP the Stop mode is Seer lee Hee OLE forcibly engaged when the tape ends even if there is 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF 5 AUTO REW OFF an alarm or sensor recording 6 REPEAT PLAY OFF To continue repeat recording even if an alarm 7 REPEAT REC __ON Set to ON recording or sensor recording takes place during ALARM SENSOR MODE screen recording set lt TAPE END MODES to OFF SRI EXT MODE When the Tape End Forced Stop mode and Repeat 1 SRI EXT REC OFF 2 EXT REC END NORMAL Rec mode are engaged and an alarm or sensor 3 CNT TAPE END OFF recording takes place the REPEAT indication goes ALARM SENSOR MODE out 1 REC MODE SENSOR i 2 REC T MODE OFF 3 DURATION 180SEC 4 TAPE END MODE OFF Set to OFF When repeat recording is executed any previously executed alarm recordings will be erased a gt E Automati
69. er menu setting screens as well as the hour meter on the monitor Press again to cancel the menu or hour meter display 9 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 1 Front Panel Panasonic SVHS REC co lt lt lt E gt gt gt REW REVPLAY STILL PLAY FF n R STOP EJECT l l RESET Pa CANCEL ON SCREEN Y SHIFT gt TRACKING V LOCK TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE ADV WL aov sEm F miiie REC REVIEW REC AG T RESET CANCEL button In the Timer Program Setting mode press this button to cancel the program settings For details refer to Timer Recording on page 36 e Also press this button to interrupt alarm recording or to reset the alarm input data or power loss power failure data For details refer to pages 21 and 39 e Resets the seconds in the currently displayed time to 00 when pressed together with the CNT RESET button except in menu setting mode When the seconds value is 29 or less the minutes value is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0 eg 1
70. er eat 5 a amn alarm search setting screen is shown on the monitor cued enter the alarm The ALO1 indication blinks in the record playback number with respect speed mode indication section on the display to the current tape To cancel the Alarm Search mode press the position in the SEARCH button three times forward or reverse t direction 2 Specify the alarm recording you want to search Press the SET or SET button to specify an alarm number from 01 to 99 VCR s display The specified alarm number is shown on the monitor and the VCR s display The alarm number is not TES OVERLAR AL AL REG SENSOR REC absolute it depends on the current tape position EPEAT 12845678 VISS LOCK TIME MODE 3 Press the FF or REW button The VCR fast forwards or rewinds When the start of the alarm recording with the specified alarm number is located search stops and the Stop mode is engaged The Alarm Search mode is automatically canceled Mo de pry mM IL l t o l ri LIL LOLI Cs J Alarm number 49 7_PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK Alarm scan screen ALARM SCAN 00H00M01S E Control or reel counter IMEI AL REC OVERLAP AL EPEAT 12345678 Pitt Cee IIIa LO Ltn Ls 3 Date time search setting screen Day VCR s d oo i IL setting Time setting TD SRH 01D00H 00
71. ers are not displayed for holiday timer recording programs When the timer recording mode is engaged after the start time has passed When a power failure occurs within the set times and power is restored Ag Timer recording starts within the set times If holiday timer and program timer settings overlap the holiday timer setting has priority and starts When program timer settings overlap the program with the lower program number has priority and starts When the timer recording settings are changed during timer recording Ag Changing the settings on the program timer setting screen or holiday timer setting screen during timer recording will have no effect To change the settings you must disengage the timer recording mode E During timer recording The PAUSE STILL or STOP button has no effect Operation after pressing the TIMER button E Timer recording The operating mode is turned on about 20 seconds before recording starts and the VCR pauses Recording starts about 2 seconds before the actual programmed start time E If no cassette is loaded The TIMER and GO indications blink and a warning buzzer sounds if lt ERR WARN gt in the lt BUZZER gt menu is set to ON vw Load a cassette with safety tab Cassettes with no tab are ejected E When the tape ends during timer recording vv The cassette tape is ejected When a cassette with safety tab is loaded the timer recording re start
72. et the lt CAMERA SW gt menu switch 15 3 CONNECTIONS 3 3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input Output Terminal Connections CAM SW OUT camera switching signal output terminal ALARM IN alarm signal input terminal CAM SW OUT COM ALARM IN COM LD LD Sequential switcher camera switching signal input Sequential switcher alarm output terminal ALARM RESET alarm reset terminal ALARM REC OUT alarm recording mode signal output terminal ALARM ALARM ALARM RESET COM RESET REC OUT COM External interface WARNING OUT warning signal output terminal i itch Switch Voc 5V 12V Switc TAPE END OUT tape end output terminal WARNING TAPE END OUT COM OUT COM Alarm lamp External Alarm lamp interface External interface CLOCK RESET clock reset terminal E When setting the clock to the first VCR s clock First VCR Second VCR Last VCR cLock cLock CLOCK External interface example OUT COM IN COM IN COM p P P 3 Example Lamp lights with HIGH signal S Lamp etc Power oe supply E When setting the clock to the external master clock First VCR Second VCR Last VCR Sohal External CLOCK CLOCK CLOCK master clock GND o IN COM IN COM IN COM y 5 i E Use appropriately rated devices 16 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 1 On Screen Display D
73. ette is loaded the counter is reset to 0000 Start recording on the first VCR Notes If a cassette has not been loaded in any VCR in the series series recording will stop when that VCR is reached e If VCRs are connected in series as shown above the second and subsequent VCRs will record the previous VCR s on screen information in addition to their own To avoid this use a distributor to distribute only video signals to each VCR 41 6 RECORDING 6 6 Series Recording When the first VCR ends recording the second VCR starts recording automatically then the third and so on e When the tape end output is set series recording signals are output from the SERIES REC OUT terminal at the specified tape reel counter value signaling the next VCR to start recording The first VCR continues recording until the tape ends a Non stop continuous series recording gt e If the lt AUTO REW gt menu switch in lt VTR MODES is set to OFF the Stop mode is engaged when the end of the tape is reached during recording If lt AUTO REW gt is set to ON the tape rewinds to the beginning and stops e Counter value When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function the tape reel counter value is reset to 0000 N The series recording function allows you to record indefinitely usin
74. f On Off 2H 2H 2H 2H Standard 6H 6H 6H 6H 3x L12H 12 hour SP linear slow L18H 18 hour EP linear slow L24H 24 hour SP linear slow 24H 24H 24 hour SP timelapse 24H 24H 24 hour EP timelapse 48H 48H 48 hour SP timelapse 48H 48H 48 hour EP timelapse 72H 72H 72 hour SP timelapse 72H 72H 72 hour EP timelapse 84H 84H 84 hour SP timelapse 84H 84H 84 hour EP timelapse 120H 120H 120 hour SP timelapse 120H 120H 120 hour EP timelapse 168H 168H 168 hour SP timelapse 168H 168H 168 hour EP timelapse 240H 240H 240 hour SP timelapse 240H 240H 240 hour EP timelapse 480H 480H 480 hour SP timelapse 480H 480H 480 hour EP timelapse 960H 960H 960 hour SP timelapse 960H 960H 960 hour EP timelapse The speed selection display when a cassette tape is not yet inserted becomes a display when the S VHS tape is being used If the VHS cassette tape is inserted after setting the speed that can only be selected during the time the S VHS tape is used it automatically changes over to the speed that can be selected when the VHS tape is being used Example If the VHS tape is inserted when a cassette tape is not yet inserted after selecting L18H the recording speed comes to 24H mode MENU button Press to display the date time timer program and various oth
75. ff Example With a 960 hour normal timelapse recording a recording time of 40 minutes or more is necessary 1 Set the lt SRI EXT REC gt menu switch in lt SRI EXT SRI EXT MODE screen MODES to EXT to use the external recording function SRI EXT MODE e Use the lt EXT REC END gt menu switch to select the SER REG REG EXT Set to EXT mode engaged when externally activated recording 3 CNT TAPE END 7000 d ALARM SENSOR MODE enas 1 REC MODE OFF When set to NORMAL the VCR enters the Stop 2 REC T MODE OFF 3 DURATION 180SEC mode 4 TAPE END MODE OFF When set to POWER OFF the operating mode is turned off 2 Press the MENU button to set the on screen display to the time date display e In addition to the Stop mode and the operating mode off status the external recording function also operates in the Pause mode e If recording is already in progress when the VCR activation signal is input recording continues and stops when the activation signal is no longer input 3 Load a cassette with a safety tab in place and engage the Stop mode or turn the operating mode off e When a VCR activation signal ground input is input to the rear panel s SERIES REC IN terminal recording starts automatically and continues for as long as the activation signal is input Note When the activation signal stops the Stop mode is When the TIMER indication lights or
76. g two VCRs Recording alternates between each VCR To use this function connect and set the VCRs as follows E Connection e Connect the SERIES REC OUT terminal of the first VCR to the SERIES REC IN terminal of the second VCR and the SERIES REC OUT terminal of the second VCR to the SERIES REC IN terminal of the first VCR The COM terminals of both VCRs should be connected COM CLOCK SERIES COM CLOCK SERIES RESET IN REC IN COOK RESET IN REC IN NING CLOCK SI Second VCR First VCR e Connect audio and video terminals as shown in the connection diagram on page 41 42 E Setting e Set the lt SRI EXT REC gt menu switch on both units to SERIES e Set the lt AUTO REW gt menu switch in lt VTR MODES to ON e Set the lt AUTO REC CHECK gt and lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch in lt VTR MODES to OFF E For uninterrupted endless series recording use the counter end output function together Set lt CNT TAPE ENDs so that the counter end signal is output just before the tape end e Set lt CNT TAPE ENDs gt in the lt SRI EXT MODE gt menu to 5500 when a T 120 tape is used When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function the tape reel counter is reset automatically to 0000 Note e Continuous series recording over a long period may produce excessive wear and tear on the tapes and VCRs Be sure to r
77. gt screen MENU button e SET button l uy ZZ 5 Press the SHIFT W button to set the cursor on the item Alarm power loss list screen you want to display ALARM LIST or POWER LOSS LIST AL RECALL POWER LOSS 6 Press the SET button to display the alarm or power loss list 1 ALARM RECALL LIST 2 POWER LOSS LIST Alarm list Up to 8 alarms are shown When 9 or more alarms are input the most recent data will replace the earliest data beginning with the second item Power loss list Up to 4 power losses are shown When 5 or more power losses are input the most recent data will replace the earliest data beginning MENU button e J biset button with the second item Alarm list screen 71 Press the MENU button three times to restore the normal ALARM RECALL screen AL 001 12 00 00 doco First alarm e Press the MENU button once to restore the lt ALARM AL 003 21 44 30 610 091 Last alarm RECALL POWER LOSS gt screen and press once more TE 130 cal 9 01 Second alari to restore the main menu qi a GETER 4 Resetting alarm input power loss failure data Press the RESET CANCEL button on the alarm list l screen to reset the alarm input data stored in memory Hour Year Press the RESET CANCEL button on the power loss list Minute i ey screen to reset the power loss data stored in memory on Second Po
78. he drum starts rotating Cassette loading is not possible The head cleaner in the VCR cleans the heads Clean the heads with a head cleaning tape then check the recording picture quality again The tape may be defective Replace the tape and check again If the picture quality is still inferior contact your local Panasonic dealer Error with recording check recording defect Insufficient battery capacity for clock and timer backup If a power failure occurs clock and timer setting data and record playback speed settings may be reset Consult your local Panasonic dealer for replacement of the built in battery No input video signal Input video signals It is not possible to write in EEPROM Consult your local Panasonic dealer The tape is broken The cassette is ejected The error indication is shown only while the cassette is being ejected Replace the cassette System error The operating mode is turned off System error The operating mode is turned off Consult your local Panasonic dealer This unit uses a microprocessor and may not function properly if there is external noise or interference In this case turn the operating mode off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet Then plug the power cord in again and check operation 53 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms No power is supplied Causes Is the power cord disconnected I
79. he mode set with the menu switch lt AUTO REWs gt or lt REPEAT REC gt on the lt VTR MODE gt screen is engaged STOP The Forced Stop mode is engaged BUZZER Sets whether or not the buzzer sounds when the tape ends in the Record mode N OFF The buzzer does not sound ON The buzzer sounds when the tape ends during recording Also the buzzer sounds when the tape reel counter value set with the menu switch lt CNT TAPE END gt on the SRI EXT MODE screen is reached When the mode is changed by pressing the REW button EJECT button or OPERATE button the buzzer sound stops Selects whether or not the buzzer sounds during alarm or sensor recording OFF The buzzer does not sound ON The buzzer sounds Sets whether or not the buzzer sounds when a warning occurs OFF The buzzer does not sound ON The buzzer sounds When the warning is released the buzzer sound stops IN OUT Sets the camera switching signal output interval 1 FIELD OFF No camera switching signal is output 2 FIELD 1 FIELD Set to this position to switch cameras every 1 field However 1 frame when on 2H or 6H ifrd 2 FIELD Set to this position to switch cameras every two fields 1 cFrd frame 5 PREPARATION Loading Insert the cassette with its label side facing you Gently push the center of the cassette until the machine starts automatic loading Panasonic
80. hts No sound is output in the Timelapse Play mode k When the play mode is set to 2H SP or 6H EP playback operates as follows e Cassettes recorded in the 2H or ordinary SP Timelapse modes are played back in the 2H SP mode 2H is shown on the display e Cassettes recorded in the 6H or HDR Timelapse mode are played back in the 6H EP mode 6H is shown on the display XX A To stop playback a Press the STOP button The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK Panasonic REC SvHSE oo EE cS BE 3 z JC 4 J POWER Ro imide REC REVIEW REC CANCEL on SCREEN iai TL SHAT gt 4a a gt gt r REW REVPLAY STIL PLAY FF TRACKING V LOCK TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET menu Time Mone ac TOSO SET r REW button L FF button REV PLAY button PLAY button PAUSE STILL button 7 3 Special Effects Playback Still playback 1 Press the PAUSE STILL button during playback The still indicator is shown on the display and the still p
81. i mi POWER button PLAY button Playback mode indicator 7 1 Preparation Connection Connect the output connectors on the rear panel correctly Menu switch setting Set the menu switches in lt VIDEO VTR MODE gt as required E DETAIL Factory setting OFF Set to ON to improve reproduction of picture detail However the S N ratio will be degraded E QUASI V Factory setting OFF Set to ON to add V pulse in the normal play 2H or 6H mode E MEMORY STOP Factory setting ON Counter memory ON OFF Set to ON to use the counter memory function E AUTO REW Factory setting OFF Automatic rewind ON OFF Set to ON to rewind the tape to the beginning when the tape ends E REPEAT PLAY Factory setting OFF Repeat playback ON OFF Set to ON to execute repeat playback S Noise may appear in the picture with tapes not recorded on the AG TL950P Va zf 5 x Notes on playback Tapes recorded on this VCR cannot be played back on standard VHS VCRs Use this VCR an S VHS VCR ora VCR with SQPB function to play back tapes recorded on this unit Also be aware that not all S VHS VCRs will be able to play back tapes recorded on this unit because some use different S VHS VHS detection methods Try to avoid operations such as shuttle search or field advance playback as much as possible These put a comparatively high stress load on the tape and can le
82. icture is shown ee ee L4IL4d 2 Press the PLAY button to restore the Normal Play mode The Stop mode is automatically engaged if the VCR remains in the Still mode for 3 minutes approx Reverse playback Press the REV PLAY button in any mode except Record Record Pause or Record Check lt 1 The reverse indicator is shown on the display and the Reverse mode is engaged e The tape is played back in reverse in the 2H or 6H mode regardless of the playback speed mode setting No sound is output Field advance playback Press the PAUSE STILL button in the Play mode to engage the Still mode While pressing the PAUSE STILL button press the FF button or REW button The operation varies depending on how the FF or REW button is pressed E Each time the FF button or REW button is pressed the picture is advanced or reversed one field nm E When the FF button or REW button is pressed for r r more than 2 seconds the picture is Iori 11 advanced or reversed continuously field Arara by field continuous field advance n 1 playback 3 Press the PAUSE STILL button in the Continuous Field Advance Play mode to restore the Still mode Press the PLAY button to restore normal playback In the Continuous Field Advance Play mode no sound is output When continuous field advance playbac
83. isplays the time date date and time recording speed number of alarms and number of power losses power failures on screen in the Stop mode Record mode and Record Pause mode During recording the on screen data is recorded together with video signals e The on screen display position can be moved with the ON SCREEN buttons e The type of data shown and display brightness can be selected on the lt ON SCREEN FRONT DISPLAY MODE gt screen ON SCREEN VY button Panasonic RESET CANCEL ON SCREEN P button SVHS LJ On screen display Recording speed T MODE ALARM indication during alarm sensor recording Time hour minute second E Connect the video output connector of this unit to the monitor s video input connector 1 Turn on the monitor and VCR 2 When a video signal from a camera is input to the video input connector on screen data is superimposed on the When there is no input signal on screen data is shown 00 00 01 24H Date month 4 2 24 1999 FRI day year AL 056 PL 04 Number of Number of alarms power losses picture power failures on a black background ON SCREEN P button ON SCREEN VY button 00 00 01 24H 42 24 1999 FRILI AL 056 _ PL 0
84. k continues for about 3 minutes the Stop mode is automatically engaged to protect the tape When forward field by field playback is switched to reverse field by field playback noise may appear in the picture for several seconds e During reverse field by field playback noise may appear in the picture 2 Press the PAUSE STILL button to engage the Still mode To restore the normal playback press the PLAY button 47 7_PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK 7 3 Special Effects Playback Panasonic ee E oo REC REVIEW REC co a E CANCEL f ON SCREEN aa a w o e mMm SN ENON SHE JUE OS TRACKING V LOCK_ TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET Menu TME MODE O oo OOO OO 2 0 s LLB REY ADV FWO ADV m n _ oo L FF button PLAY button REW button Shuttle search reverse and fast forward playback Press the FF button or REW button in the Play mode to engage the Fast Forward Shuttle Search mode or Reverse Shuttle Search mode E Fast forward shuttle search E Reverse shuttle search Press the FF button during play Press the REW button during play The fast forward search indicator is shown a a a The rewind search indicator i
85. larm recording duration to 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec 120 sec 180 sec COUNTINUE to tape end or MANUAL for as long as alarm signals are input When the alarm recording time is set to MANUAL the alarm cue signal index code will not be recorded correctly if alarm input lasts for less than 5 seconds When alarm recording duration is set with an external switcher set the alarm recording duration to MANUAL TAPE END MODE Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly engaged when the tape ends even if there is an alarm recording during recording e When set to STOP the Stop mode is engaged at tape end even if repeat recording or auto rewind is set e When set to OFF VCR operation is determined by the repeat recording or auto rewind setting Set the other menu switches E Setting the alarm buzzer Set the menu switch lt AL SENSOR IN gt in lt BUZZER gt to ON to sound the alarm buzzer during alarm recording E Setting the on screen brightness and display items Select the monitor display setting with the menu switch On screen information is recorded together with the video signals You can change the on screen display position with the ON SCREEN W buttons on the front panel E Setting the HDR To record in the HIGH DENSITY REC mode during timelapse recording set the menu switch lt HIGH DENSITY REC gt in lt VTR MODE gt to ON
86. lay 5 Let s you choose whether or not to display on screen display items brightness selection REC indicator and warning indicator E VIDEO VTR MODE VCR s display v Ea For VCR operation settings such as V Pulse ON OFF HDR recording counter memory function and repeat recording playback E SRI EXT MODE VCR s display 5r For setting series recording or automatic recording with an external signal E ALARM SENSOR MODE VCR s display AL SEn For setting alarm recording or sensor recording operation Pa E BUZZER IN OUT VCR s display bi 10 Turn ON OFF buzzers such as the tape end buzzer and alarm sensor buzzer and set camera switch signal output E PROGRAM TIMER VCR s display Shows timer recording program settings with the day of the week E HOLIDAY SET VCR s display Hol i Shows timer recording program settings at specified dates E HOUR METER VCR s display Holir Shows the VCR s operating time drum rotation time E ALARM RECALL POWER LOSS VCR s display 4 P5 Shows the date and time when an alarm was input or a power failure occurred jat 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 3 Date and Time Setting The time date generator and timer recording will not function if the time and date are not set Set the month day year hour minute and Summer Time Compensation ON OFF on the TIME ADJUST screen The setting can be checked even on the display Panasonic I
87. lect the line and enter the day for timer recording with the SET button End holiday timer recording setting Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored Press the TIMER button The TIMERIindication lights on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode The timer program numbers are not shown on the display 35 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording RESET CANCEL button SHIFT V button SHIFT gt button Panasonic 5 AE h Be min HE slay le ed fi TIMER button Canceling Changing Timer Recording Program To stop timer programming before finishing Press the RESET CANCEL button The program being set is canceled Press the MENU button twice The normal screen mode is restored To cancel preset timer programs 1 Press the TIMER button so that the TIMER indication goes out on the display Turn on the VCR and monitor Press the MENU button to show the main menu screen and press the SHIFT V button to select lt PROGRAM TIMER gt or lt HOLIDAY SET gt Then press the SET button
88. lights during playback of a tape recorded in the S VHS mode LOCK indication Lights when the operation lock function is activated AL REC alarm recording indication Lights when the menu switch lt REC MODE gt on the lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt screen is set to ALARM or AL SENSOR SENSOR REC sensor recording indication Lights when the menu switch lt REC MODE gt on the lt ALARM SENSOR MODES screen is set to SENSOR or AL SENSOR L 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 3 Rear Panel AC IN connector Connect to an AC 120 V 50 Hz 60 Hz socket using the AC mains cable SPARE spare connector This connector is not used now and thus has on function MIC mic input connector Connect a microphone with 3 6 mm dia plug When signals are input from both the microphone connector and the audio input connector audio signals are mixed and recorded AUDIO IN audio input connector Phono Receives audio signals from a connected audio source AUDIO OUT audio output connector Phono Outputs audio signals No signal is output in the Timelapse Recording Playback mode VIDEO IN video input connector BNC Receives composite video signals from a connected camera or other video source e For composite video signal input set the lt INPUT gt menu switch in l
89. ls e 2H 6H recording Z 1 field GND lt 33 3ms gt Camera switching signal output Time TL L12H 960H recording During recording 1 field During standby HV 12V The switching interval can be set to 1 field or 1 frame with the lt CAMERA SW gt in the lt IN OUT gt setting screen With the menu switch Camera switching signal output Time set to 1 field Remarks Output at ground level ALARM IN Alarm signal input HV 5 V LV 0V gt Min 400 ms lt Input at ground level ALARM RST IN Alarm signal reset input ALARM REC OUT Alarm recording mode signal output HV 5V 12V Min 400 ms lt HV 12 V output impedance 4 7 kohms Alarm m Record mode 4 Input at high level Output at high level TAPE END OUT Tape end signal output Record mode repeat recording OFF auto rewind OFF Record mode repeat recording ON auto rewind ON HV 12 V LV 0V Max 10 mA About 2 s lt Manua Tape end 4 t operation Output at ground level WARNING OUT Warning signal output HV 12 V output impedance 4 7 kohms Warning 4 4 Warning reset Output at high level CLOCK RESET IN Clock reset input T F HV 5V LV 0 V About 100 ms lt Input at ground level CLOCK RESET OUT Clock reset output f HV 5V LV 0 V About 100 ms lt Output at
90. mode when T 120 tape is used High resolution recording Delivers horizontal resolution of more than 400 lines even in color mode When a tape recorded on this unit is played back on another VCR noise may appear on playback picture High density recording HDR function Using the EP head the tape is advanced at a fine pitch for timelapse recording In this way about three times more information is recorded in the same period than in conventional timelapse modes While this results in some degradation of picture quality the increased coverage allows you to analyze the development of a situation in greater detail The actual recording duration on the tape is the same as that of an ordinary timelapse recording select with menu switch lt HIGH DENSITY REC gt Alarm recording function When an alarm signal is input in the Record mode the 2 6 L12 L18 L24 24 48 hour mode is automatically engaged Alarm recording time can be selected from 5 10 15 30 60 120 or 180 sec to COUNTINUE or set manually An index code is automatically recorded at the start point of the alarm recording for use as an alarm cue signal Alarm recording points can be accessed quickly with the alarm search function Sensor recording Whenever an alarm signal is input in the Stop mode Stop Timer Recording Standby or Operating Off mode the Record mode is automatically engaged Time date generator Superimposes date month year hour minute and second on the im
91. nction OFF The repeat playback function is disabled ON When the tape ends it is automatically rewound and played back again from the beginning 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 7 Contents of Menu Switches Factory setting Screens VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE e The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what s on the VCR s display REPEAT REC VCR s display wir 7 SRI EXT REC Set values Function Enables or disables the repeat recording function OFF The repeat recording function is disabled ON When the tape ends it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning When set to ON the REPEAT indication on the VCR s display lights If the menu switch lt TAPE END MODE gt on the lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt screen is set to STOP the Stop mode is engaged when the tape ends even when there is an alarm or sensor recording The repeat recording is not executed When this menu switch is set to ON externally activated recording is not executed Selects series recording or automatic recording with an external VCR activation signal OFF The series recording and automatic recording with an external signal functions are disabled SERIES The series recording function is enabled EXT The automatic recording function with an external signal is enabled When the menu switch lt REPEAT REC gt is set to
92. ng the appliance Le symbole de l clair a l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est destin a alerter l utilisateur sur la pr sence d une tension dangereuse non isol e dans le boitier du produit Cette tension est suffisante pour provoquer lectrocution de personnes Le point d exclamation a l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est destin a alerter l utilisateur sur la pr sence d op rations d entretien importantes au sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent dans le manuel d instructions Ces symboles ne sont utilis s qu aux Etats Unis WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This unit should be used with 120 V AC only CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source NOTE The rating plate serial number plate is on the rear of the unit 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 interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guaran tee that interference will not occur in
93. nsation When condensation occurs on the VCR s head drum and tape guides it may damage the tape Condensation occurs in the following cases e When the VCR is moved from a cold place to a warm place In a room that has just been heated or in an area directly exposed to a cooler e When there is excessive humidity Head drum Video tape E When condensation is expected to occur Turn the power of the VCR on before use E If condensation has occurred The VCR automatically ejects the cassette and the error indication E 08 blinks on the display Operation is disabled until the E 08 indication on the display goes out Panasonic Satie MDZ Se rua ZZ SSS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 3 Precautions Video cassette Timelapse recording 24H 960H mode is performed over very long periods of time which means that a durable tape is required When using VHS tapes do not use tapes with recording times of more than 120 minutes T 160 T 180 etc For best results use a T 120 tape 1 4 Daily Inspection e Only use video cassette bearing the SVHS or VHS mark To prevent accidental erasure of a recorded tape break the erasure prevention tab on the cassette To use a cassette with a broken tab place a piece of cellophane tape over the broken tab e Video cassettes cannot be used upside down e Leaving the tape in a p
94. on to set the hour of the start time to 8 Set the minute for the start time 00 PROGRAM TIMER screen Press the SHIFT button so that minute for Recording speed START blinks Press the SET button to set the __ Stop time OFF Operation is minute of the start time to 00 Start time disabled Day of the week 1ST 1st week 9 In the same way set the hour 17 and minute 00 for ERMI fa we sop me SUN 2a When the stop time is earlier than the start time or the Mon ey oe same as the start time T is added to the beginning WED Jessa ea E Seo of the stop time showing that the stop time is for the i ESE PAA ER next day DAY Sep aa a 10 Set the recording speed mode H D 24 PAI Ue WED THU FRI SAT Press the SHIFT button so that SPD blinks and press the SET button to set the recording speed to H D 24 PROGRAM O We z When the HIGH DENSITY REC mode is selected H D No L A naene T EDN ra s shown for SPD 1 SAT 08 00 17 00 1 24 RPT 1 Set the program item 3 TUE Press the SHIFT button so that PGM blinks and f wan Beha dee a EE set the program item with the SET button 6 FRE esinin 1ST Timer recording is executed only once on the most f BAY ee We EEE recent specified day of the week Saturday ie UE Reh P SU
95. produce excessive wear and tear on the tape and VCR Be sure to replace the tape periodically refer to page 28 43 6 RECORDING 6 8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal Recording start stop can be controlled externally by inputting a VCR activation signal to the SERIES REC IN terminal on the AG TL950P rear panel If the external recording function is activated a hundred times a day or more a malfunction may occur because the guaranteed range is exceeded If you want to use this unit more than a hundred times a day set the recording speed mode to 2H 6H and perform regular maintenance replacing parts as necessary To COM terminal To SERIES REC IN terminal External control equipment Connection Connect the SERIES REC IN terminal and COM terminal VCR control signal ground signal on the AG TL950P rear panel to the external control equipment Alarm search date and time search e Alarm recording or sensor recording should continue for at least 5 seconds e When recording is performed in the long time timelapse mode date time search will not function correctly if the recording duration is too short To ensure that the date time search operates correctly the recording duration must be equivalent to at least 5 seconds at Standard 2H or EP 6H speed Start of recording Stop or operating mode o
96. rding mode SRI EXT MODE SRI EXT REC Set to SERIES to perform series recording For details refer to 6 6 Series Recording on page 41 Set to EXT to execute automatic recording when activated by an external signal For details refer to 6 8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal on page 44 ALARM SENSOR MODE REC MODE For alarm recording set to ALARM or AL SENSOR For details refer to 6 4 Alarm Recording on page 38 For sensor recording set to SENSOR or AL SENSOR For details refer to 6 5 Sensor Recording on page 40 BUZZER TAPE END Set to ON if you want the buzzer to sound when the tape ends during recording IN OUT e CAMERA SW Set the camera switching timing signal output to an external sequential switcher during recording To switch cameras every 1 field or 1 frame set this menu switch to 1 FIELD or 2 FIELD However 1 frame when on 2H or 6H mode REC When the lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch is set to ON repeat recording takes place regardless of the setting of this switch Recording tape Use an HG high grade tape for recording with this unit Before recording perform a test recording to check the picture quality Tapes recorded on this VCR cannot be played back on normal VHS VCRs To avoid inadvertently trying to play back tapes recorded in this unit on standard VHS VCRs label the cassette appropria
97. rding is complete the AL indication blinks on the display to show that an alarm signal has been input On screen ALARM Extinguished Shown Extinguished Shown Extinguished indication Display AL indication Extinguished Lit Blinking Lit Blinking Timelapse 2H 6H L12H Timelapse 2H 6H L12H Timelapse Record mode mode L18H L24H 24H mode L18H L24H 24H mode P 48H NORMAL 48H NORMAL An index code VISS is recorded at the start point of the alarm recording as an alarm cue signal Timelapse recording Alarm recording Alarm signal input Timelapse recording Alarm recording Alarm signal input Timelapse recording During alarm recording a 12 V signal is output from the rear panel s ALARM REC OUT terminal If a new alarm signal is input during alarm recording alarm recording restarts from that point 38 6 RECORDING 6 4 Alarm Recording Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel s alarm input terminal Press the POWER button to turn the operating mode on nm Open the main menu s lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt and set the alarm recording related menu switches REC MODE Set to ALARM or AL SENSOR to activate alarm recording e When set to AL SENSOR both alarm recording and sensor recording will be performed e The ALARM indication lights on the display DURATION Set the a
98. s However if timer recording is executed in the Repeat Record mode the cassette tape is not ejected at the tape end and repeat recording continues 37 6 RECORDING 6 4 Alarm Recording Alarm recording functions during timelapse recording When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal an index code is recorded on the tape and the VCR automatically switches to the 2H 6H L12H L18H L24H 24H 48H NORMAL mode for realtime recording of the alarm situation Normal timelapse recording is restored after the preset alarm recording duration has passed Alarm recording will not start from the Pause mode AL indication Panasonic tlio Sesto nm ey wu uu TIME MODE CHH IG oma E s TH If the alarm recording function is activated a hundred times a day or more a malfunction may occur because the guaranteed range is exceeded If you want to use this unit more than a hundred times a day set the recording speed mode to 2H 6H and perform regular maintenance replacing parts as necessary E Menu switches are provided for alarm recording mode alarm recording duration buzzer ON OFF in alarm recording and Forced Stop mode ON OFF at tape end E During alarm recording the AL indication is lit on the VCR and the ALARM indication is lit on the monitor display After alarm reco
99. s complete connect the power plug to an AC 120 V 50 Hz 60 Hz socket 14 3 CONNECTIONS 3 2 System Using Sequential Switcher Video camera accD amr Oot l Tl Uc Tl lc Dl nl ee ee OOOO OO YF Ot lt SH __ _______ 1 23 4 5 6 P ene Alarm sensor input Alarm sensor ora 123456 Alarm signal output acco Video output Camera switching Sequential switcher signal input C CCD Microphone CCD CCD o Amplifier s 2 le Mains cable SPARE MIC ep Di E ssc lc 1 CAMSW ALARM IN AC 120 V OUT 50 Hz 60 Hz Phono B BNC se 1 4pin t p Monitor TV 1 Connect video cameras and alarm sensor to a sequential switcher frame switcher 2 Connect the sequential switcher s frame switcher alarm signal output camera switching signal input and video output to the AG TL950P Connect the monitor s video audio input connectors to the AG TL950P s video audio output connectors When the connection is complete connect the power plug to an AC 120 V 50 Hz 60 Hz socket Synchro should be applied to all connected video cameras a e lo If you are connecting the camera switching signal input from a sequential switcher frame switcher to the AG TL950P be sure to s
100. s shown on the Ps ffs on the display and the Fast Forward Shuttle LKK display and the Reverse Shuttle Search L v7 Search mode is engaged mode is engaged e The operation varies depending on how the FF or REW button is pressed Refer to the table below for details Type of recording Operation of Tape recorded in the 2H SP mode or Tape recorded in the 6H EP mode or the REW and FF the ordinary Timelapse mode the HDR Timelapse mode buttons Press the button once 7 times 2H SP speed latch 21 times the 6H EP speed latch Press the PLAY button to restore the Press the PLAY button to restore the normal play mode normal play mode Hold the button pressed 7 times 2H SP speed 13 times the 6H EP speed for more than 2 seconds Release the button to restore the normal Release the button to restore the normal play mode play mode e Latch Even if the button is released shuttle search continues During shuttle search no sound is output 48 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK Panasonic REC SVHS nd ae 4 POWER HDR RESET E CANCEL ON SCREEN oo REC REVIEW REC oo
101. s the TIMER indication shown Is the Operation Lock mode engaged Remedies Connect the power cord to an AC outlet Press the TIMER button so that the TIMER indication goes out Release the Operation Lock mode Operation buttons have no effect during recording and playback Is the Operation Lock mode engaged Release the Operation Lock mode No picture is shown during playback Is the monitor connected correctly Is the TIMER indication lit Connect the monitor correctly Press the TIMER button to clear the TIMER indication Noise appears in the picture in the Shuttle Search mode Still mode and Field Advance mode This is not a malfunction Noise appears in part of the playback picture Is the tracking adjusted properly Adjust the tracking with the TRACKNG button When the cassette is played back the picture becomes rough or disappears Dust may have accumulated on the video heads Clean the heads with a commercially available head cleaning tape If the picture quality is still unsatisfactory consult your local Panasonic dealer No sound is heard during playback Are you recording in a timelapse mode If so sound is not recorded During alarm scan no sound is output Are you playing back in Time Lapse mode Use a tape on which sound is recorded Playback sound is not output in the timelapse mode R
102. stopped with an external signal e Connect to an external control device If a VCR activation signal ground input is input to this terminal the VCR starts recording automatically and continues recording for as long as the VCR activation signal is input SERIES REC OUT series recording signal output terminal Outputs series recording signals A series recording signal is output when SRI EXT REC is set to SERIES e Connect to another VCR s series recording signal input terminal e Outputs a signal when the tape being recorded in this unit ends When the menu switch lt CNT TAPE END gt on the lt SRI EXT MODE gt screen is set the signals are output when the specified tape reel counter value is reached 3 CONNECTIONS Microphone Amplifier Video camera Microphone M3 5 mini TTT mr T A Monitor TV Alarm sensor Connect the monitor s video audio input connectors to the AG TL950P s video audio output connectors nm Connect the video camera s video output connector to the AG TL950P s video input connector Input audio signals to the audio input connectors via an amplifier gt When connecting an alarm sensor connect it to the AG TL950P s alarm input terminal n When the connection i
103. t VIDEO MODE to LINE VIDEO OUT video output connector BNC Outputs composite video signals Even when the power is not supplied to this unit input signals composite video signals from a camera can be output through this connector Operating mode Off Video Throughout function S VIDEO IN S VIDEO input terminal 4 pin Inputs separate Y C signals e For separate Y C signal input set the lt IN gt menu switch in lt VIDEO MODE gt to S VIDEO 12 Sw ALARM ALARM COM CLOCK SERIES UT IN REC OUT ALARM RESET IN REC IN S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO output terminal 4 pin Outputs separate Y C signals Signal ground terminal This ground terminal is not provided for safety purposes It is used to ground signals Connect this terminal to ground the signal between VCRs CAM SW OUT camera switching signal output terminal When a sequential switcher is connected this terminal outputs camera switching timing control signals For details on these signals refer to page 56 COM common ground terminal Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected unit ALARM IN alarm signal input terminal Receives signals to start alarm or sensor recording ALARM RESET alarm signal reset input terminal Receives signals to cancel alarm recording Alarm input data is not reset ALARM REC OUT alarm recording mode signal output terminal Outputs
104. tely to distinguish it from tapes recorded in the normal VHS mode 29 6 RECORDING 6 2 Recording Basic Operation STOP button REC REVIEW button REC button Panasonic SVHS POWER stor i EJECT f2 l e H 1 l iia Z RECREVIEW REC i ANCE f dn sener S efit wie HY ct Bh Ti SN E EL TRACKING V LOCK_ TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET Menu TIME MODE p OO oo000080 cI s GEO POWER button _ PAUSE STILL button 1 Press the POWER button to turn the operating mode on The POWER indicator lights 2 Select the recording speed mode with the TIME MODE button For details refer to 5 2 Recording Playback Speed Mode Selection on page 28 3 Select the on screen display position with the ON SCREEN V button 4 Insert a cassette with safety tab in place The GOJ cassette indicator lights on the display If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off the operating mode is switched on automatically auto operate on function 5 Press the REC button to start recording 7 The recording indictor lights on the display _ showing that the Record mode is engaged No sound is recorded during Timelapse Recording To stop recording temporarily
105. tem and the hour digit blinks Check that lt DAYLIGHT SAVINGS gt on the last line is set to OFF Set the hour by pressing the SET button This VCR uses the 24 hour system e Press the SET button to increase the numerical value and the SET button to decrease it same for minute month day and year setting E During summer time period set the time with a one hour delay E During standard time period set the actual time Press the SHIFT gt button so that the minutes digit blinks Press the SET button to set the minutes Press the SHIFT W button The lt DATE gt setting item is shown by the cursor and the year item blinks E Press the SET button to set the year Press the SHIFT gt button so that the month item blinks and set the month with the SET button In the same way press the SHIFT gt button so that the day item blinks and set the day with the SET button For summer time compensation Press the SHIFT W button to set the cursor to lt SUMMER TIME gt and press the SET button to set lt SUMMER TIME gt to ON The time is automatically adjusted one hour forward in the summer End date time setting e Press the MENU button The monitor screen returns to the main menu screen and the time count starts from 00 second Press the MENU button again to restore the normal screen 19 4_ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES
106. the TIMER indication goes out 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording Notes on Timer Recording If you make a mistake when programming or no program is set and the TIMER button is pressed the TIMERIindication blinks for about 10 seconds and a warning buzzer sounds if lt ERR WARNs in the lt BUZZER gt menu is set to ON Perform programming for timer recording Note that if the date is not set for holiday timer recording the TIMER indication will not blink the time standby mode is not engaged and recording will not take place If programmed data overlap When the TIMER button is pressed the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged and the OVERLAP indication blinks for about 10 seconds then lights However if program timer settings and holiday timer settings overlap the OVERLAP indication is not shown In this case the holiday timer setting has priority The OVERLAP indication is not shown when a daily timer recording program overlaps with another program even during program timer setting The program with the earlier start time has priority v Check the program contents With program timer settings the program with the earlier program time has priority When more than one timer recording is programmed The preset programs are executed consecutively beginning with the program with the earliest start time The number of the program being executed blinks Program numb
107. three times to engage the Date Time Search mode e Press four times to release the search mode After the search mode is selected with this button press the FF or REW button to execute the search operation in the selected mode For details refer to page 49 TIMER button Normally use this button for timer recording For details refer to Timer Recording on page 31 10 FF button e Press to fast forward the tape e Starts fast forward search when pressed in the Play mode Starts forward alarm search or date time search when the Search mode is specified with the SEARCH button e Also controls field by field playback in the forward direction PLAY button e Press to play back the tape PAUSE STILL button Engages the Record Pause mode when pressed in the Record mode e Displays a still picture when pressed in the Play mode e Field advance or reverse playback is executed each time the FF or REW button is pressed while pressing this button in the Still mode When the FF or REW button is pressed for more than 2 seconds Continuous Field Advance Playback mode is engaged After about 3 minutes the Stop mode is engaged REV PLAY button Starts reverse playback when pressed in any mode except Record Record Pause and Record Check REW button e Press this button to rewind the cassette e Starts rewind search when pressed in the Play mode e Starts reverse alarm search or date time s
108. u set to ON To perform repeat recording using external recording activation set lt REPEAT REC gt to OFF and lt AUTO REW gt to ON 9 APPENDIXES 9 1 Tape Reel Counter Tape Remaining Time Table The table below shows the tape remaining time with the tape reel counter value in each record playback speed mode when a T 120 tape is used Since actual tape remaining time may differ from the values in the table below use these values for reference only When a T 120 tape is used Tape remaining time when the tape reel counter is 0000 at the beginning of the tape e When the cassette tape is ejected the tape reel counter is reset to 0000 When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function the tape reel counter is reset to 0000 Counter end output function Set the menu switch lt CNT TAPE END gt to any position except OFF Record playback speed modes HDROFF 2H 6H L12H 24H L24H 48H 72H 84H 120H HDR ON 2H 6H L18H 24H 48H 72H 84H 120H 0 2h2m 6h8m 14h14m 18h 24m 26h 26 m 26h 26 m 49h 10m 73h45m s6h3m 122h56m 500 1h47m 5h22m 12h29m 16h6m 23h 11 m 23h 11 m 42h 58m 64h 27 m 75h 11 m 107h 25m 1 000 1h32m 4h38m 10h44m 13h54m 19h56m 19h56m 37h8m 55h
109. value is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0 eg 12 34 29 gt 12 34 00 e When the seconds value is 30 or more the second value is reset to 00 and the minutes value is increased by one e g 12 34 30 gt 12 35 00 CLOCK RESET OUT clock reset output terminal Outputs the clock reset signal The clock reset signal is output in the following cases When the internal clock is at 0 00 or 12 00 When this unit is connected to another AG TL950P s CLOCK RESET IN terminal the other VCR s clock can be set to the clock in this unit However the time difference should be within 30 seconds SERIES REC IN series recording VCR activation signal input terminal Receives series recording signal or VCR activation signal from an external control device Select the input signal with the menu switches in the lt SRI EXT MODE gt menu E Series recording input A series recording signal is input when SRI EXT REC is set to SERIES e Connect to another VCR s series recording signal output terminal e When the tape in the preceding VCR ends a signal is delivered to this terminal and recording starts automatically When the menu switch lt CNT TAPE END gt on the lt SRI EXT MODE gt screen is set the signals are delivered when the specified tape reel counter value is reached Recording starts automatically E VCR activation signal input When SRI EXT REC is set to EXT recording is started and
110. wa aa B Ol hd W Execute recording or playback es 8 S i 3 Engage the Stop mode and press the FF or REW copay HED s TOD button When the counter reaches OOHOOm00s or 0000 L CNT RESET button the Stop mode is automatically engaged DISPLAY button Note e Repeat record play auto rewind and alarm search alarm scan date and time search have priority over the counter memory function 51 7_PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK Panasonic SVHSE oo nC a 4 OG RESET oO CANCEL ON SCREEN RECREVIEW REC lt PAUSE Px REW REVPLAY STILL PLAY FF iia V LOCK TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET menu _TIMEMODE ODODO REV ADV L waw mMm TOSO L V LOCK buttons TRACKING buttons 7 7 Tracking V Lock Adjustment When noise appears in the picture in the Play Field Advance mode Tracking adjustment is possible in the following modes 2H SP 6H EP L18H and timelapse play mode e Field advance play E Press either the TRACKING button until picture noise is eliminated or minimized To return to the Tracking Preset mode press the and buttons simultaneously 7 8 QUASI V When a picture moves up and down in th
111. wer loss list screen POWER LOSS PL 91 7 35 27 21 9 01 First power loss PL 03 17 44 20 7 41 01 Last power loss PL 02 10 30 30 30 10 01 Second power loss PL 21 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 6 Menu Switch Setting You can customize the VCR s functions to suit the requirements of your application using the four menu switch setting screens accessible from the main menu screen e ON SCREEN F DISPLAY MODE e VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT Each menu switch setting screen can be accessed independently from the main menu io SHS m SHIFT V button ON SCREEN Cy O Normal screen l MENU button Main menu screen o ENU ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER MENU button ON SCREEN F DISPLAY MODE HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER ALARM RECALL POWER LOSS VIDEO VTR SET MODE button screen SRI EXT ALARM SENSOR MODE screen BUZZER IN OUT screen screen ONSCREEN MODE TONE 100 2 DATE ON 3 TIME ON 4 T MODE ON 5 ALARM CNT OFF 6 POWER LOSS CNT OFF FRONT DISPLAY 1 REC TALLY ON 2 WARNING ON VIDEO MODE 1 1N INE 2 DETAIL OFF 3 QUASI V OFF VTR MODE 1 HIGH DENSITY REC OFF 2 MEMORY
112. with multiple AG TL950P connected adjustment time 00 00 12 00 Digital hour meter display Repeat playback recording Alarm recording tape end and warning electronic buzzer Recording control with external activation signal Counter end function External timer connection Summer time compensation function 1_INTRODUCTION 1 2 Periodical Maintenance This VCR incorporates precision mechanical parts which will collect dirt over time and ultimately deteriorate and wear out Over long periods of use dirt and dust accumulates on the heads drums and tape transport mechanisms Dust which penetrates the VCR especially during outdoor use also promotes the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by causing poor contact between tape and heads This also prevents the VCR from maintaining video and audio quality at high levels To prevent wear and deterioration clean the heads regularly using a head cleaning tape However because a head cleaning tape alone cannot clean the entire tape transport mechanism this should also be inspected periodically to prevent any problems that could result from a sudden failure As replacement and adjustment of parts require advanced skills and specialized equipment please contact the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest Panasonic authorized service agent for servicing Periodic Maintenance TY Ned Monitoring Usage Time The total operation time reached by an ordinary hom

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