Panasonic AG-RT850P VCR User Manual
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1. PLAY Are the date and time displayed on the TV monitor 2 GONGER isthe playback image OK OG is there any problem with the recorded date and time 11 15 01 10 10 55 O Press the REC button o 00000 4 REC Rewind the cassette tape which was recorded on e the previous day by an amount equivalent to a count on the counter of several figures Check the playback images which were recorded in REW O the 6 hour time mode Upon completion of all the checks set the unit to the desired mode Action taken after routine inspections In the unlikely event of a problem with the unit turn off the power take hold of the power plug and disconnect it from the power outlet and consult with the dealer from whom the unit was purchased Regular inspections recommended This unit has an hour meter which shows for how many hours the VTR has been used When the MENU REC LOCK switch is set to MENU Menu Screen 1 appears on the TV monitor and the hour meter can be checked Use the hour meter as a rough guideline to cleaning or replacing the parts inside the unit For further details consult with your dealer MENU erd gt HOUR METER TV monitor Parts and Their Functions 9909 0 060 TRACKING V LOCK RESET POWER switch The power is turned on when this switch is pressed When the switch is pressed again the power is turned off STOP button When this is pressed the tape stops travelin2. 5 is set to OFF for both the weekly timer and daily recording daily timer nothing appears for the start or stop time Timer recording is considered not to be set Internal timer recording operation Check that a video cassette with its tab intact has been inserted Check that the TV monitor shows the correct pres ent time Set the MENU REC LOCK switch to MENU to display the menu screens Press the page button so that the INTERNAL TIMER REC timer setting screen appears on the TV monitor INTERNAL TIMER REC P5 TIMER START END SUN OFF MON OFF TUE OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF T M WED THU FRI SAT DLY 16 VTR operations after the settings e The units power is turned off and even if other but tons are pressed their operations are not accepted e When the start time and stop time have not been set INT flashes on the display Releasing the internal timer mode Set the TIMER MODE switch to OFF to clear INT on the display Note e Since it takes some moments for recording to start set the start time for timer recording one minute earlier Set the operation times of the internal timer e For details on the settings refer to the sections on Daily timer or Weekly timer See page 17 Upon completion of the settings set the MENU REC LOCK switch to OFF The regular screen is restored Set the TIMER MODE switch to INT TIMER so that INT lights on the display
3. 6 When the time and date for Menu Screen 1 have not been set a cassette has not been inserted the timer has not been set or when a cassette with a broken out tab has been inserted the buzzer sounds and INT flashes on the display Daily Recording Daily Timer Weekly Recording Weekly Timer Example When recording from 8 30 to 12 00 from Sunday through Thursday and from 9 00 to 12 00 on Fridays and Saturdays Check that OFF or ON for Sunday SUN is flashing If the setting is OFF press the set buttons to display ON INTERNAL TIMER REC P5 TIMER START END T M SUN OFF ra i MON OFF When the shift gt button is pressed the setting moves to the start time and the hour digits flash SUN ON 0 00 gt 0 00 Press the set buttons to display 8 SUN ON 8 00 gt 0 00 When the shift button is pressed the minutes digits flash SUN ON 8 00 gt 0 00 O Press the set buttons to display 30 SUN ON 8 30 gt 0 00 OG When the shift gt button is pressed the hour digits flash SUN ON 8 30 gt 0 00 Press the set buttons to display 12 SUN ON 8 30 12 00 When the shift gt button is pressed the minutes digits flash SUN ON 8 30 12 00 Press the set buttons to display 00 SUN ON 8 30 gt 12 00 Press the shift button to set the recording time mode 6 L18 L24 48 72 96
4. 4h 01 6h Test mode Reverse play Cassette 00 Normal Forward IN 10 Line direction 0 IN 1 01 Service i Time setting command This sets the minutes and seconds to zero Time setting will change in the following manner HH 00 00 HH 14 59 HH 00 00 HH 45 00 HH 59 59 HH 1 00 00 The time setting command will be disregarded for other times PC STX LTJ ETX VTR STX LTJ ETX Automatic send setting command This sets whether to detect changes in the deck status and send the status automatically PC STX OCS ETX VTR STX OCS ETX x N Automatic send ON F Automatic send OFF Automatic send setting request command This is for verifying the automatic send setting PC STX QSC ETX VTR STX OCS ETX x N Automatic send ON F Automatic send OFF Search command e Forward PC STX OSF x ETX VTR STX OSF ETX e Reverse PC STX OSR x ETX 0 still Play Pause VTR STX OSR ETX 1 1 30x 2 1 10 x 3 4 1 5x 5 6 1 0x 7 5 0x 8 F 9 0x 2 1 Repeat REW ON 1 0 Alarm IN Usually 0 Troubleshooting Trouble with installation No power e Is the power plug inserted properly into the AC outlet No picture e ls the unit connected properly with the TV video cameras etc e Are any of the connecting cables making faulty contact Indistinct picture e Has the focus on the video cameras been adjusted correctly Trouble with functions or operati
5. Operating instructions Time Lapse Recorder voae AG LL ED Panasonic Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions completely Printed in Japan P VQT9333 1 0401H1091 D IMPORTANT Unauthorized recording of copyrighted televi sion programs films video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws 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 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 produc 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 pre sence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference use the recommended accessories only 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 d
6. harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Lithium Battery Replace battery with part No VL2330 1HF only Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Caution Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on the top panel Cassette tape can be used only for one side one direction recording Two way or two track recordings cannot be made Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black amp White recording Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder There are no user serviceable parts inside If any liquid spills inside the recorder have the recorder examined for possible damage Refer any needed servicing to authorized service personnel Contents 2100 gt EE TE 4 Regular Maintenance Service Recommendation 4 Routine amp Regular Inspection Request rrnrrnnnennnnnnn 5 Parts nd Their Functions crssicicsiancadetauatpeiiesduxpiwawiaranners 6 IGA SGPC CIS sessed nabire aniti naat 9 Date and Time Settings ccccccsseeecseseeeeeseeeseaeees 12 Time Date Display Position rrnnnrrnrrnnnnrvnrnnnrvvnnnnnnr 13 Time Mode Selection cccccseeccessseeceeeeeseeseeseaaees 14 Recordin
7. Alarm reset connector Input connector for releasing alarm recording a 4 to 14 V DC voltage is required REC IN connector Input connector for recording Note Do not input the signal to this connector while the tape is rewinding automatically in the repeat mode Tape end output connector When the cassette tape comes to its end during recording the alarm device installed externally is activated WARNING REC output connector When trouble has occurred in the unit the alarm device installed externally is activated Error warning or recording low signal selected on the menu screen 3 is output GND terminal This terminal is connected to the signal ground terminal of the connected unit in order to reduce noise It is not connected to ground for safety purposes MIC input jack Input jack mini jack for an external microphone This jack has precedence when signals are supplied simultaneously to this jack and the audio input connectors REMOTE control connector For connecting the AG A11 remote controller which is available as an optional accessory RS 232C connector This connector enables basic operations of the unit using a personal computer etc Battery installation area Install the battery in this area See Lithium Battery on page 2 Menu Screens One of the menu screens appears on the TV monitor when the MENU REC LOCK switch is set to MENU The display returns to the regular screen when this switch is s
8. Quasi V insertion ON gt or OFF gt with the FWD ADV button Dancing can be minimized when a tape is played back in a time lapse L18 to 240 hour mode Moreover playing back a tape in a system featuring a frame switcher enables the appearance of the pictures of other cameras to be reduced Bear in mind the following points when playing back parts of a tape recorded in a VHS mode 6 hours e When a tape is played back in a time lapse mode slight noise may appear at the top and bottom of the screen this is not indicative of malfunctioning When noise has occurred during still picture playback press the FWD ADV button to play it out It may not always be possible to play out the noise Bear in mind that if the power cable is disconnected and then re connected or if the power has been restored after it has failed when the tape was played with EXT indicated on the display by the TIMER MODE button the unit will automatically be set from playback to the recording mode When the PAUSE STILL button is pressed during playback the unit is set to the pause mode and a still picture PLAY button If the unit is kept in the pause mode for more than 5 minutes it will be set to the stop mode If the horizontal AFC on the TV monitor is too long or when a video camera with random interlace scanning has been used the top area of the TV monitor may be distorted this is not indicative of malfunctioning A tape recorded in the 2 h
9. continues until the alarm is released Press the set or button to display ALARM for MODE MODE ALARM lf TAPE END on Menu Screen 4 has been set to REPEAT the auto repeat recording mode is established when the tape comes to the end When auto repeat recording is to be performed use an alarm recording interval setting other than MANUAL With emergency recording set the unit to the POWER OFF or STOP mode Alarm Recall The date and time when the alarm signal was input can be ascertained on the TV monitor by checking the alarm input time in the RECALL item on Menu Screen 3 Set the MENU REC LOCK switch to MENU to Upon completion of the settings set the MENU display the menu screens Press the page button REC LOCK switch to OFF The regular screen is to display the alarm recording setting screen Menu restored Screen 3 on the TV monitor ALARM P3 MODE ALARM DURATION 30SEC RECALL 10 10 01 20 19 9 14 01 12 05 8 30 01 08 40 6 25 01 04 14 OUTPUT SELECT TERMINAL OUT ERR WARN e The alarm recall function stores up to 4 alarm input times in the memory and displays them on the screen If there have been more than 4 inputs they will be deleted from the screen in sequence starting with the oldest data e When the RESET button is pressed while Menu Screen 3 is on the display the alarm recall memory can be cleared 20 Frame Switcher Connection and Recording Connections using the WJ FS616 C
10. is used to connect the VTR with the personal computer 2 Hardware specifications E D DUB 9 pin connector specifications e Connector D DUB 9P female e Compatible cable Straight cable D SUB 9P input signals Abbreviation Circuit name Details 7 sh oS CTS Cl RI Ring indicator Details OP ready output VTR P Ready output OP short 23 RS 232C Interface 3 Protocol E Receiving format personal computer gt VTR General format stx command data command data etx stx 02h HEX semicolon 3Bh command delimiter command CCC ccc command 3 ASCII characters colon 3Ah parameter delimiter data parameter any number based on command etx O3H In some cases the format does not contain what is enclosed in the square brackets Example stxO S Petx stop command 02 4F 53 50 03 stop command in HEX notation Sending format personal computer lt VTR eCommand receive verification ack with error free receipt of command nak e when communication error has occurred e error code 1 parity error 3 framing error 4 overrun error e Response message General format stx message data etx e Error message when error has occurred in protocol or command General format stx error message etx ack O6h nak 15h stx 02h message mmmm mmmm message any number of ASCII characters colon 3Ah parameter delimiter data parameter any number error m
11. power failure has occurred no operations will be acknowledged for about 30 seconds after the power has been restored this is to protect the tape 18 Alarm Recording Emergency Recording When an emergency occurs at the monitoring site during prolonged monitoring and recording the alarm function is automatically triggered and alarm recording is performed Principle of Alarm Recording Alarm input Time lapse mode Alarm mode Time lapse mode e When an alarm signal is supplied by an alarm sensor door or intercom switch etc during recording in a time lapse mode the recording speed is switched to the 6 hour mode and the details of the state of emer gency are faithfully recorded Alarm reset input Tape start Tape end L18 to 240 hours L18 to 240 hours Alarm and Display Methods during Alarm Recording ALARM display lamp e When an alarm signal is supplied the alarm display lamp functions as follows Alarm On Flashing Off i eee lamp l l Alarm input Alarm reset Power switch is input pressed twice Display switches to 6H 11 17 01 6H 10 14 30 A A display TV monitor appears 19 Connecting the Alarm Input Connector Alarm switch CAMERA SW OUT AUDIO Alarm oe oo Alarm reset switch O AVv 14v e Alarm recording starts when the alarm switch is set on When the alarm reset switch is set ON after recording has started alarm rec
12. recording mode Check that a video cassette with its tab intact has Press the shift Y button to move the flashing to been inserted TAPE END Press the set or button to display REPEAT for Set the MENU REC LOCK switch to MENU to auto repeat recording or REW for auto rewinding display the menu screens Press the page button to display Menu Screen 4 on the TV monitor R lights on the display e If auto rewinding has been selected R is REC MODE P4 cleared REC T MODE OFF TAPE IN STOP OG Upon completion of the settings set the MENU TAPE END STOP REC LOCK switch to OFF The regular screen is restored VIDEO MODE MODE AUTO DETAIL ON Notes of operation When auto repeat recording is to be performed do not neglect the routine inspections Since the image deteriorates when the same tape is used over and over again for auto repeat recording replace the tape with a new one after about 50 recordings When the tape is removed and then reinserted the number changes to 01 Alarm signals are not accepted during auto rewinding and so alarm recording is not performed If an alarm signal is supplied during auto repeat recording the alarm recording mode is established If the tape then reaches its end auto repeat recording is performed but alarm recording is released lf TAPE END on Menu Screen 4 has been set to REPEAT use a DURATION other than MANUAL When the power cord has come out of the socket or a
13. 120 168 180 and 240 hour mode When the shift W button is pressed the MON is flashing SUN ON 8 30 12 00 24 D Following the same procedure in steps 1 to 10 display the start time of 8 30 and stop time of 12 00 from Monday MON through Thursday THU Following the above procedure set the times for Friday FRI and Saturday SAT as well In this way the timer operation times have been set for each day of the week The settings for daily recording daily timer are also performed following the same steps 1 to 10 e The setting shown on the screen at the left translates into the weekly and daily timer recording combinations shown below which in turn means that the actual recording time on the tape is shown at the bottom INTERNAL TIMER REC P5 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday L24H L24H L18H L18H L24H TIMER START END T M oo SUN ON 8 30 8 00 L24 Weekly MON ON 12 00 14 00 L18 Timer TUE OFF L18H L18H I WED OFF Daily f f THU ON 14 00 Timer 8 00 18 00 FRI OFF Actual sell L24H WW md P Tl L18H SAT ON TATUN Recording 8 00 8 30 8 00 14 00 8 00 18 00 8 00 18 00 8 00 14 00 8 00 DLY ON 18 00 Time 12 00 18 00 8 00 8 30 8 00 14 00 14 00 23 00 12 00 Tum Tiem 18 00 8 00 12 00 e The day of the week time settings are displayed enabling the settings to be checked for each day of the week e Proceed with the setting with due consideration given to the total
14. 5 The internal timer recording modes are set on Menu Screen 5 Internal timer recording mode setting see page 16 This sets the weekly timer or daily timer recording mode OFF ON OFF Internal timer recording is not set ON Internal timer recording is set The start and stop times are set 10 Selection of operation when tape end is de tected during recording see page 18 STOP Stop mode REW The tape is automatically rewound to the start where it stops REPEAT The tape is automatically rewound to the start and recording is repeated EJECT The tape is ejected Video signal mode This selects the operation of the color black and white automatic selector circuit AUTO The circuit automatically identifies the type of video input or playback signals and selects the color or black and white mode accordingly COLOR The color mode is forcibly established BW The black and white mode is forcibly established Playback picture quality selection The detail of the playback images can be emphasized OFF Regular mode ON The playback picture has emphasized outlines Note Internal timer recording does not operate when the date and time have not been set MENU SCREEN 6 The daylight savings mode and search dial and jog dial operation mode are set on Menu Screen 6 Selecting the daylight savings mode Select the daylight savings mode ON The daylight savings mode is selected OFF The daylight savings m
15. AMERA REC OUT PLAY IN SW IN VIDEO VIDEO WJ FS616 BATTERY Y PUSH OPEN mi pg a Time Lapse VTR rewore T AG RT850 Video Output e Do not supply signals from color cameras and black and white cameras simultaneously to the camera input connectors since this may disturb the synchronization on the monitor screen or generate noise e During playback turn the Quasi V insertion to ON or OFF with the FWD ADV button This enables the appearance of the pictures of other cameras to be reduced 21 Playback Procedure Before operating the unit check that the internal external timer recording displays INT EXT have been cleared from the display If INT or EXT is displayed use the TIMER MODE switch to clear it Switch on the power to the unit and TV monitor O Press the PLAY button Insert the recorded cassette tape into the unit PLAY Select the time mode TIME MODE CIO Y Notes on operation 1 Bear in mind the following points when playing back parts of a tape recorded in a time lapse L18 to 240 hour mode e When the tape is played back in the same mode noise resembling dropouts will appear on the screen this is not indicative of malfunctioning e The picture may oscillate in the vertical direction this is not indicative of malfunctioning e When a tape is played back in the same time mode the picture may shake slightly sideways this is not indicative of malfunctioning e Turn
16. For the date setting the unit automatically adjusts for leap years Due to temperature fluctuations and other factors the clock time may run fast or slow with a monthly error of up to 60 seconds This is not indicative of malfunctioning Reset the time at regular intervals Time Date Display Position The position of the date and time displays on the TV monitor changes as shown below when DISPLAY on Menu Screen 2 is changed Top left corner Top right corner Bottom left corner Bottom right corner Center No display BH Ho Hoe t Set the MENU REC LOCK switch to MENU to display to menu screens Press the page button to display Menu Screen 2 on the TV monitor VILTET ET 7 we POSITION L UPPER BEE Upon completion of the settings set the MENU REC LOCK switch to OFF The regular screen is restored and the date and time appear at the selected position Press the set buttons to position the display as desired POSITION L BOTTOM eo TETT TIME DATE display position adjustment function When the unit is in STOP or EJECT mode the position of the displayed time date can be adjusted by pressing the TRACKING or TRACKING button e Pressing the TRACKING button moves the position vertically Pressing the button 3 times will return the display to its original position e Pressing the TRACKING button moves the position horizontally Pressing the button 3 times will return the display to it
17. Menu Screens 2 to 7 are for reference only and therefore cannot be changed Date and Time Settings This unit comes with a time date generator which enables the date and time to be superimposed on the recording When the power is switched on the date time of the day and time mode are displayed in the case of a regular screen TV monitor E STOP gt PLAY Hi PAUSE STILL POWER MENU lt u 1 OFF REV ADV FWD ADV lt REW CI e FF gt gt INT TIMER A EXT TIMER Date Time mode Date The date appears as month day year Time mode This is set by pressing the TIME MODE button It flashes unless recording is in progress Time The 24 hour system is used Alarm display This appears during alarm recording Example Setting the date and time to Saturday March 3 2001 at 3 25 The time mode is set to 48 hours Set the MENU REC LOCK switch to MENU Menu Screen 1 appears and the year digits flash Monitor display Display area dia dd m her slikt titel pb pstp PLN ryt i Press the SET buttons to set the year to 2001 ge Oena vr D ir d ae yl kit Ctl 0 00 00 al l jal l l l l grr 12 When the shift gt button is pressed the month digits flash Press the SET buttons to set the month to g cae et la Z PL i ans il kil Fil l 0 00 00 l EV l l l l l When the shift gt bu
18. Screen 3 Trouble with playback Noise sometimes appears on the e Adjust the tracking buttons See page 22 playback pictures Dirty playback picture e The video heads may be dirty or clogged or they may have reached the end of their service life Consult with your dealer Snow on playback picture e The video heads may be dirty or clogged Consult with your dealer While a multiple number of cameras are e Has the camera switching signal cable been connected being used two scenes appear as the properly playback picture when the cameras are switched Recording starts when the unit s power e Has INT or EXT lighted on the display plug is connected to or disconnected from the power outlet No playback because recording starts e Has INT or EXT lighted on the display when the main power for the connected equipment is set to ON 29 Specifications Power Source 120 V AG 50 60 Hz Power Consumption 21 W E is the safety information Video Recording AUDIO System 4 rotary heads helical scanning Input Audio Input Phono Tape Speed 11 12 mm s 6 hour mode 10 dBV 47 kohms unbalanced Tape Format Tape width 12 7 mm 1 2 inch Mic Mini jack VHS tape 60 dBV 600 ohms unbalanced Recording Time 6 hours with T 120 6H mode Output Audio Output Phono 8 hours with T 160 6H mode 8 dBV 1 kohm unbalanced FF REW Time Less than 2 5 min with T 120 Track 1 track Normal
19. VIDEO Recording Playback Time Television System EIA Standard 525 lines 60 fields Modes 6H L18H L24H mode NTSC color signal Modulation System Luminance Frequency modulation CONNECTORS recording Alarm Input REC IN Contact closure Color Signal Converted subcarrier Alarm Reset Input 4 V 14 V phase shift recording Input Video Input BNC 1 0 Vp p Operating Temperature 41 F 104 F 5 C 40 C 75 ohms Operating Humidity 35 80 Output Video Output BNC 1 0 Vp p Weight 8 47 lbs 3 85 kg 75 ohms Dimensions 16 15 16 W x 3 1 2 H x 11 9 16 D Horizontal Resolution Color More than 300 lines 430 x 86 5 x 293 5 mm excluding B W More than 320 lines rubber grip and knobs S N B W 45 dB 6 hour mode SC TRAP OFF Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Color 43 dB 6 hour mode SC TRAP Specifications are subject to change without notice ON Input Output Terminal Signal Level Alarm Input REC IN hen LOW Input MIN 400 msec MIN 400 msec Hr Video recording interval Alarm Reset Input HIGH Input Camera Switching Output MTT T8Y VoH 11 13 V 5 6 KQ VoL 0 0 6 V max 3 mA gt 16 67 msec During auto repeat or wT stopped t di auto rewinding Tabris VoH 11 13 V 4 7 KQ Tape end output LT we VoL 0 0 6 V max 3 mA EEE 10 sec VOH 11 13V VoH 11 13 V 4 7 KQ Warning output per He VoL 0 0 6 V max 3 mA 30 31 Pa
20. ailed e Auto rewind e Auto rewind during auto repeat recording Notes e When the power cord has come out of the socket or a power failure has occurred no operations will be acknowledged for about 30 seconds after the power has been restored this is to protect the tape e Once the recording mode is established recording cannot be released until REC LOCK on Menu Screen 1 is set OFF Timer Recording There are two methods of timer recording one uses the internal timer and the other uses an external timer Internal Timer Recording Start time and stop time Bear in mind the following points when setting these times When the stop time is set later than the start time Recording will commence at the start time on the day concerned and stop at the end time on the same day Example 8 30 17 00 When the start time is set later than the stop time or the start time and stop time for weekly record ing weekly timer are the same Recording starts at the start time on the day con cerned and ends at the stop time on the following day Example 17 00 8 30 When the start time and stop time are the same for weekly recording Recording starts at 8 30 on the day concerned and ends at 8 30 on the following day Example 8 30 8 30 To record for an entire day set the start time and stop time to 0 00 e Weekly recording weekly timer can be set by the day of the week e When INTERNAL TIMER REC on Menu Screen
21. all operations except for REC and REC REVIEW are prohibited while recording is in progress O Hour meter see page 5 This indicates the units total operation time the cumulative total for the cylinder rotation time Date setting see page 12 Time setting see page 12 Recording mode lock MENU SCREEN 2 The time date display position monitor screen blue display and buzzer settings are performed on Menu Screen 2 Display position selection see page 13 remaining before the end is reached in the This selects the position where the date and time are to be displayed on the TV monitor L UPPER lt gt R UPPER lt gt L BOTTOM lt R BOTTOM lt gt CENTER lt OFF lt L UPPER Blue display This sets a blue display on the monitor screen at all times except while recording or playback is in progress BLUE The display on the monitor screen is blue at all times except while recording or playback is in progress CAMERA The pictures from the video input con nector are shown on the monitor screen at all times except while playback is in progress Setting of the buzzer sound ALARM The buzzer sounds once alarm recording is performed TAPE END When the tape end is reached in the recording mode the buzzer sounds while the tape is at the end TAPE REMAIN The buzzer sounds when there is only about 3 with a T 120 T 160 tape of the tape recording mode ERR WARN The buzzer sounds when the unit is set to the warni
22. clear as possible When both buttons are pressed together during 6 hour mode playback the tracking is adjusted automatically If the image shakes slightly in the vertical direction during still picture press V LOCK buttons to reduce the dancing Further the time date display position can be adjusted during STOP and EJECT see page 13 RESET button When this button is pressed the counter display is reset to 0 00 00 Display panel External timer recording mode display Internal timer recording mode display Tape remaining display Daylight savings display Time display Cassete insertion display Recording display TM SUM m TIME d AS ILI BIL LIL LI UL CILI Date setting VTR operation Time mode display mode display display Time counter Memory stop mode display Alarm search mode display Auto repeat recording display Recording lock display e Operation mode displays Display I gt L18H 240H Still picture Ho Fastfowaring DD Rewinding we gt Review KK ID or gt Flashing 1 or lt I lashing e Error messages An error code appears when trouble has occurred during operation E 2 Trouble in video cassette insertion area E 3 Trouble in video cassette tape loading area E 4 Trouble in cylinder area E 5 Trouble in tape transport area d Formation of condensation dew TIME MODE F A buttons These buttons are used to select the recording and playback time mode Each t
23. cording and playback can be performed in the time lapse modes L18 L24 48 72 96 120 168 180 and 240 hour modes 24 Hour recording When using T 160 tape 20 fields per second can be recorded for 24 hours using L18 mode Excellently defined still picture images More clearly defined still picture images can be produced during playback in color and black and white modes thanks to the horizontal resolution of more than 300 lines and 320 lines respectively Full line up of recording functions Included in the wide range of recording functions are restoration of power after failure recording recording every day and by the days of the week using the internal timer external timer recording alarm recording emergency recording and repeat recording Playback functions Among the convenient playback functions are the recording review function for immediate viewing of recorded material the handy search function for locating images promptly and the forward reverse field advance and still picture functions for careful viewing of particular scenes Repeat recording count display The number of times a recording is to be repeated can be indicated on the counter display Recording check Recording check can be performed during normal operation by pressing REC REVIEW Jog shuttle A jog or shuttle function for quickly locating playback sections using the search dial is incorporated Auto tracking function The tracking can be au
24. e A tape recorded in a time lapse L18 hour to 240 hour mode can be played back in quick motion in the 6 hour mode e A tape recorded in the 6 hour mode can be played back in slow motion using the time lapse L18 hour to 240 hour mode e A tape recorded in the 2 hour mode on a different VTR can be played back in the 2 hour mode e Tapes recorded on this machine cannot be played back other VHS video recorder as they are not compatible Recording and playback in the 6H L18H and L24H time modes with this unit are in the same format as in the 8H 24H and 40H time modes with the AG RT650 The time mode display differs from the AG RT650 Selecting the cassette tape The unit is designed as a product required to exhibit high reliability in surveillance security monitoring etc In order to maintain its recording reliability it is recommended that the video tapes listed below be used lt VHS tapes gt e T 160 e T 90 e T 30 e 1 120 e T 60 Avoid using 180 minute tapes with this unit 14 Recording Procedure Switch on the power to the connected equipment Adjust so that the images of the video cameras Check that the date and time displayed on the TV Set the timer recording auto repeat recording alarm recording restoration of power after failure record appear properly on the TV monitor ing or other recording function Select the time mode for the recording Press the REC button Q monitor have been adjusted prop
25. ed out If this phenomenon keeps recurring it means that some failure or other is to blame Consult with your dealer 28 The power has been restored after a e Has the power failure lasted a long time more than 1 week power failure but recording does not Set the timer recording switch to EXT to ensure that the unit is automatically resume set to the recording mode even after a prolonged power failure Recording cannot be stopped e First set the MENU REC LOCK switch to OFF and then operate els REC LOCK on Menu Screen 1 at OFF e Has the mode lock been applied through control exercised by the RS 232C interface 1 week programmed timer recording e Are the date and time on the regular displays correct cannot be conducted properly See page 12 One or more cameras do not record e Turn the time adjustment control on the frame switcher and when a multiple number of cameras are adjust it to a setting which is longer than the video recording used duration in the recording time mode e Connect a camera switching cable between the unit and frame switcher See page 21 No auto repeat recording e Has the stop button been pressed during auto rewinding No timer recording e Are the present time and start stop times for the timer recording correct e Has INT or EXT lighted on the display No alarm recording e Have the alarm sensors and alarm input connectors been connected properly e Has the alarm recording mode been selected on Menu
26. erly insert a cassette tape into the unit after checking that the tab on the cassette is intact Notes on operation If the PAUSE STILL button is pressed during recording the unit is set to the pause mode and after about 5 minutes in this mode it is transferred to the stop mode Neat frame to frame continuity is not achieved if the recording mode is set again after the PAUSE STILL button is pressed during recording When the MENU REC LOCK switch has been set to OFF other operations can be performed during recording When restoration of power after failure recording is performed recording can be continued in the same time mode even if the power should fail provided that the power is restored within about one week This applies only if the power has been supplied continuously for 3 or more days When performing auto repeat recording or timer recording do not neglect to conduct the routine inspections When recording images from a black and white camera set the video signal mode on Menu Screen 4 to B_W Remove the cassette tape if the unit is to be left standing for a prolonged period of time When the power supply is interrupted during recording with the power switch still ON a non recorded portion will be made in the beginning of the tape travel or the tape will be over recorded at its ending section But this is not a malfunction Tips For Better Recording In order to ensure greater reliability in monitoring surveillance and
27. ess It flashes when alarm recording ends Search dial jog dial Search outside ring dial When the outside ring of the search dial is turned the search mode is established The tape can now be reviewed or cued at up to 27 times the normal playback speed When the search dial is set to the center click stop position the still picture playback mode is established Jog inside ring dial When the search dial is set to the center click stop position the jog mode is established When the inside ring is turned the tape speed can be varied within a range of 1 to 1 times the normal playback speed When the turning is stopped the still picture playback mode is established e During search or jog playback the picture may appear in black and white or it may be distorted this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning e No sound is heard during search or jog playback Parts and Their Functions Camera switching output connector Camera switching output connector connect it to the sequential switcher Audio input output connectors Audio input output connectors phono jacks Video input output connectors Video input output connectors BNC connect the input connector to the video camera etc and the output connector to the TV monitor etc AC IN connector Connect the supplied power cord to an AC outlet Alarm input connector Alarm recording input connector connect it to the external sensor COMMON terminal
28. essage ERnnn error code nnn 3 digit number 001 Invalid command not supported 002 Invalid parameter 003 Receive buffer overflow 004 Defective connection etx O3h Explanatory description e As soon as the receive buffer becomes full receive buffer overflow is returned and subsequent commands are canceled e The ACK or NAK response must commence within 20ms e When a new command has been received during the processing of an non interruptible command the receive verification code is returned within 20ms after which the applicable ERROR code is returned and the processing of the previous command is resumed e When it takes time for execution to be completed it is to be possible for the next command to be processed in principle after the ACK response without waiting for the completion of the said execution This applies only to commands whose processing can be interrupted e When a command which does not entail a transfer of the deck mode is received the message of having completed the received command is returned regardless of the deck mode 24 E Table of commands OEJ OEJ OPA OPA Field advance OAR OAR Recording check ORR 1 OR 1 X QCD IDrequest IAG RT ee X Keylockrequest 1 QRM AM X Notes e With ACK return ON ACK is returned from the VTR with the LTM and QID commands only e x denotes parameters 25 RS 232C Interface Details of commands Time mode switching command This sets the
29. et to OFF e When a menu screen has appeared the items are set using the page shift and set buttons e Advance through the pages page up of the menu screen using the page button e Move the items downward or toward the right using the shift button e Change the items increment or decrement the values using the set button MENU SCREEN 2 MENU SCREEN 3 DISPLAY ALARM POSITION L UPPER MODE OFF DURATION 30SEC MENU SCREEN 1 TIME ADJUST 1 01 2000 SAT 0 00 00 REC INDICATE REC LOCK NOT REC CAMERA RECALL MODE OFF BUZZER ALARM TAPE END TAPE REMAIN OUTPUT SELECT ERR WARN TERMINAL OUT ERR WARN HOUR METER 00000H vo MENU SCREEN 6 MENU SCREEN 7 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS RS 232C PARAMETERS P7 MODE OFF BIT LENGTH 7BIT TIMER START END T M STOP BIT STOP 1 SUN OFF START END PARITY ODD MON OFF WEEK 1ST SUN LST SUN BAUD RATE 9600BPS TUE OFF MONTH 4 WED OFF TIME 2 00 MENU SCREEN 5 INTERNAL TIMER REC P5 MENU SCREEN 4 REC MODE REC T MODE TAPE IN TAPE END VIDEO MODE MODE DETAIL MENU LANGUAGE THU OFF MODE ENGLISH FRI OFF DIRECT SEARCH SAT OFF MODE OFF DLY OFF OG OOG 8808 MENU SCREEN 1 In addition to the date and time display and the recording mode lock setting which appear on the TV monitor the hour meter is displayed on Menu Screen 1 ON LOCK on the front display tube flashes up and
30. g PAUSE STILL page button When this is pressed during recording the tape temporarily stops traveling When pressed during playback the tape temporarily stops traveling and a still picture appears on the TV monitor When pressed again the tape travel resumes The pages on the menu screen are advanced when the button is pressed while a menu screen is displayed PLAY button Playback starts when this button is pressed Cassette holder This is the loading slot for the video cassette EJECT button This is used to eject the video cassette REC REVIEW button When the button is pressed during recording the tape runs temporarily in the reverse direction and after the recorded section has been played back a few seconds the unit is returned to the recording mode REC button Recording starts when this button is pressed TIMER MODE switch This is the operation switch for internal timer recording or external timer recording INT TIMER At the times set by the internal timer the power is automatically turned on or off and recording starts or stops OFF When timer recording is not performed EXT TIMER When the external power is turned on recording starts automatically MENU REC LOCK switch When this switch is set to REC LOCK the time mode and operation buttons except for REC and REC REVIEW as well as the power switch cannot be operated while recording is in progress When it is set to MENU the menu screen ap
31. g Procedure ssncsconcivaccuvautedacsvavanceiacvsntenastacesil 15 Tips For Better Recording ccccseseceeseeenseeeneeeeneees 15 e Recording Mode Lock scccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeneees 15 Recording Check cceccccseeeeceeceeceeseessaeeessaaees 15 e Restoration of Power After Failure Recording EE matuatevessunninindanet 15 Timer Recording visste endene 16 e Internal Timer Recording rrvarervnnernnenvvnenennunernere 16 e Daily Recording Daily Timer Weekly Recording Weekly Timer 00008 17 e External Timer Recording cccceseceeseeenseeeneees 18 Auto Repeat Recording Auto Rewinding 00 18 Alarm Recording Emergency Recording 6 19 e Principle of Alarm Recording c cccccseseeeeeeeees 19 e Alarm and Display Methods during Alarm PROCOMGING PE NE 19 e Connecting the Alarm Input Connector 19 e Alarm Recording Operation rrrnnnrnnnnnnrvnnnnennnnn 20 PET PE 20 Frame Switcher Connection and Recording 21 Playback Procedure rnnnnnennunennunernnnennnnennnnnennunennene 22 ET eg eE E E E 22 e Vertical Hold Adjustment eesnrevnarernanervnnernnnnennere 22 RS 232C Interface sire tunasensaciwassnate iasavensacilasipereiuasviaieds 23 Troubleshooting EEE 28 Specifications ses 30 Features Recording and playback up to 240 hour time modes with the T 120 tape In addition to the 6 hour time mode re
32. ime this is pressed the time mode changes in the following sequence re gt L18 gt L24 lt gt 48 240 180 lt 168 120 lt 96 COUNTER SEARCH button When this button is pressed the display on the display panel changes to time counter counter memory alarm search and number of repeat record ing display The M mark appears on the display panel in the counter memory mode When the tape is fast forwarded or rewound in this mode the counter will automatically stop when 0 00 00 is approached The AS mark appears on the display panel in the alarm search mode When the tape is fast forwarded or rewound in this mode the unit is automatically set to still picture playback at the alarm recording section If the FF button or REW button is pressed during playback with alarm search the search will lock If this button is pressed while the tape is being fast forwarded or rewound counter memory and alarm search will not function The PAS mark appears in the display panel in the number of repeat recordings display mode The number of repeat recordings is displayed only when TAPE END in Menu Screen 4 is set to REPEAT The __ PAS mark is displayed for settings other than REPEAT REC display lamp This lamp lights while recording recording pause or rec review is in progress It goes off when recording has finished ALARM display lamp This remains lighted while alarm recording is in progr
33. lease consult with your dealer Cumulative operation time hours 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 8000 12000 Inspection item Transport system cleaning Audio heads Q Video heads Cylinder unit Service life inspection Cleaning L18 L24 hour mode use The above table merely serves to lay down general guidelines for the inspection of typical parts involved in regular inspections The timing of the inspections needs to be adjusted according to the VTR s operating environment Routine amp Regular Inspection Request This unit is designed to withstand many hours of operation Nevertheless it is recommended that routine inspections be conducted to help ensure trouble free operation CAUTION Do not forget to conduct the routine inspection with auto repeat recording Routine inspection procedure Set the power switches on the unit video cameras Press the TIME MODE button to set to the mode to TV monitor and other equipment connected in the 6H 6 hours monitoring system to the ON position INE WODE OG is the picture on the TV monitor OK fo 5 Display Q Press the PLAY button The tape is played back by an amount equivalent to a count on the counter of several figures
34. lt gt CONTINUE gt MANUAL lt gt 30SEC MENU SCREEN 4 CONTINUE Alarm recording continues until the tape end MANUAL Alarm recording is performed while the alarm input continues Alarm recall see page 20 This checks the date time up to 4 of the alarm signals Terminal connector output signal setting ERR WARN When trouble has occurred in the unit AUTO OFF the LOW signal is output REC The LOW signal is output during recording Recording mode and video output are selected on Menu Screen 4 Recording time mode selection see page 14 D When recording starts the set time mode is always established OFF lt gt 6H lt gt L18H lt gt L24H lt gt 48H lt 72H lt 96H lt gt 120H lt gt 168H lt gt 180H lt gt 240H lt gt OFF OFF Any time mode can be set using the TIME MODE button on the front panel It can be changed even while recording is in progress 6H 6 hour mode compatible with the standard GB mode of ordinary VTR s L18H L24H L18 L24 hour mode linear slow recording 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H 180H 240H 48 72 96 120 168 180 240 hour mode time lapse recording amp Selection of VTR operation when cassette is inserted STOP Stop mode REG Simply by inserting the cassette tape record DB ing is started automatically REWP REC When the cassette is inserted it is first rewound to the start of the tape and then recording is started automatically MENU SCREEN
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36. ng status To release the buzzer ALARM Release alarm recording TAPE END Transfer the mode from the tape end or press the STOP button TAPE REMAIN Transfer the mode but not to PAUSE or REC REVIEW from the recording mode or press the REC button ERR WARN Release the warning status e When TAPE END or TAPE REMAIN has been set to OFF the buzzer will not sound however the REMAIN display will remain lit or flashing e When TAPE END or TAPE REMAIN has been set to ON REMAIN lights or flashes on the display tube at the same time as buzzer sounds They cease flashing when the buzzer is released Note The remaining tape is displayed only with 1 120 and T 160 tapes It is not displayed when any other tapes are used Menu Screens MENU SCREEN 3 The alarm recording mode and terminal output are set on Menu Screen 3 Alarm recording mode selection see page 20 The recording mode in the event of an alarm input is selected OFF lt gt ALARM ALARM When there is an alarm input during recording in the time lapse mode the recording time mode is switched to 6H alarm recording and the 10 details of the alarm status are recorded faithfully OFF Alarm recording is not possible even when an alarm signal is input during recording D Alarm recording duration setting This sets the time elapsing from the start of alarm recording until its end 3OSEC lt gt 1MIN lt gt 2MIN lt gt 3MIN lt gt 5MIN lt gt 10MIN
37. o not obstruct the ventilation condition to prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating E is the safety information Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video casette holder Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong magnetic fields Be especially careful of large audio speakers Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot cold or damp environment as this may result in damage both to the recorder and to the tape Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time protect it from dirt and dust Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in use Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture FCC Note This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause
38. ode is not selected Setting the start time for the daylight savings mode Set the week month and hour at which the daylight savings mode is to start WEEK Select 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH or LST last and one of SUN through SAT MONTH Select the starting month 1 12 TIME Select the start time 1 00 22 00 MENU SCREEN 7 The RS 232C parameters are set on Menu Screen 7 Setting the bit length 7BIT 8BIT Setting the stop bit STOP 1 STOP 2 Setting the parity bit ODD EVEN NON Setting the baud rate 4800BPS 9600BPS Selection of the menu display ENGLISH FRANCAIS language The underline denotes the factory setting CAUTIONS Setting the end time for the daylight savings mode Set the week month and hour at which the daylight savings mode is to end WEEK Select 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH or LST last and one of SUN through SAT MONTH Select the ending month 1 12 TIME Select the end time 1 00 22 00 Search dial and jog dial direct operation mode Set the operation mode when the search dial or jog dial is to be used from another mode ON The dial can be operated directly during STOP and STILL OFF The dial can be operated after the STILL button is pressed Minutes are for reference only and cannot be adjusted e The menu screens are not displayed while the unit is playing back a tape e While the unit is recording the contents of Menu Screen 1 can be changed however
39. on Nothing happens even when operation e Is the video cassette loaded buttons are pressed e Is the MENU REC LOCK switch at OFF e Has the video cassette been inserted properly Press the EJECT button to eject the cassette and insert properly e Has INT lighted on the display e Has the mode lock been applied through control exercised by the RS 232C interface q mark is flashing e The unit will not operate because its safety protection function has been triggered Wait until the flashing disappears In case of moisture detection The sp mark at display section flashes Ejection will remain incomplete when a video cassette has been inserted Wait until the Pa mark goes out with POWER switch turned ON It may take a few hours although it depends upon conditions Date and time display data has not been e Has the units power plug been disconnected from the power stored in memory when the power failed outlet for a long time Insert the unit s power plug into the power outlet and supply power continuously for at least 3 days to the unit Trouble with recording Tape can be played fast forwarded or e Is the tab on the video cassette broken rewound but not recording results Recording has stopped e Is the video cassette tape at its end e Have more than 5 minutes elapsed since the PAUSE STILL button was pressed during recording Are the routine inspections being carri
40. ording is released and operation is returned to the original time lapse recording mode e Alarm recording can be released by pressing the STOP button during alarm recording However it cannot be released even by pressing the STOP button if the MENU REC LOCK switch is at REC LOCK or INT is lighted on the display e Alarm recording can be automatically reset without supplying the alarm reset input signal The reset time can be set for 0 5 1 2 3 5 or 10 minutes e Another option is alarm recording only while the alarm input signal is supplied e Alarm recording is also possible as far as the end of the tape e When the alarm mode is OFF alarm recording is not possible even if the alarm switch is set to ON Alarm Recording Emergency Recording Alarm Recording Operation Check that a video cassette with its tab intact has Press the shift W button to move the flashing to been inserted DURATION Press the set or button to set the recording Set the MENU REC LOCK switch to MENU to duration display the menu screens Press the page button to nee display the alarm recording setting screen Menu DURATION 30SEC Screen 3 on the TV monitor OG Upon completion of the settings set the MENU ALARM P3 REC LOCK switch to OFF The regular screen is MODE OFF restored DURATION 30SEC If an alarm input signal is subsequently supplied RECALL the time mode set to 6H and alarm recording 5
41. other continuous operations lasting many hours this unit comes with some safety functions for recording Read the following descriptions of these functions before proceeding to operate the unit Recording Mode Lock There are two ways as described below to maintain the recording mode during recording by disabling the operations of the power switch as well as the TIME MODE and operation buttons Set the MENU REC LOCK switch to REC LOCK Set REC LOCK on Menu Screen 1 to ON See Note The following button and connectors are operational during recording even if the MENU REC LOCK switch is set to REC LOCK e Alarm input connector alarm reset connector e REC REVIEW Recording Check When the REC CHECK button is pressed during recording the tape runs temporarily in the reverse direction and the recorded section is played back This function can be used to check the daily operation of the equipment in the system Restoration of Power After Failure Recording When a power failure has occurred during recording the unit automatically starts recording if the power is restored within approximately one week e When the power fails the tape losing safety pro tection function is activated to protect the video heads and video tape Before power is restored After power is restored e Stop play fast forward Stop mode is established i l Recording mode is Unit is returned to the mode applying before the power f
42. our mode on a different deck can be played back in the 2 hour mode However it cannot be played back in time lapse L18 to 240 hour mode e 6H appears when a tape is played back which was recorded for 6 hours using another VTR Tapes recorded on this machine cannot be played back other VHS video recorder as they are not compatible When the power cord has come out of the socket or a power failure has occurred during fast forwarding or rewinding no operations will be acknowledged for about 30 seconds after the power has been restored this is to protect the tape Tracking Vertical Hold Adjustment When noise such as that shown below appears on the If the image shakes slightly in the vertical direction playback image in the 6 hour time mode press the during still picture playback press the V LOCK buttons tracking or button to minimize the noise to reduce the dancing TRACKING V LOCK CIL e f the TV monitor has a vertical hold control adjust For the tracking default setting press the and that control also buttons together in the 6 hour time mode only In the L18 or L24 hour mode press the or button to adjust the tracking 22 RS 232C Interface 1 Outline of RS 232C interface This interface is for enabling the basic functions of the VTR to be operated using a personal computer e The D SUB 9P connector
43. pears REW set button When this button is pressed the tape is rewound When it is kept depressed during playback the review mode is established When a menu screen is displayed it is used to change an item decre ment a value Field REV ADV shift V button When this is kept depressed during still picture playback the picture is advanced field by field in the reverse direction When it is released the still picture reappears When it is pressed while a menu screen is displayed the setting items move downward FF set button When this is pressed the tape is fast forwarded When it is kept depressed during playback the unit is placed in the cue mode When a menu screen is displayed it is used to change an item increment a value Field FWD ADV shift gt button When this is kept depressed during still picture playback the picture is advanced field by field in the forward direction When it is released the still picture reappears When this is pressed during time lapse mode L18H 240H playback Quais V on off can be selected Operation mode display gt S gt Quasi V off on Dancing can be reduced When it is pressed while a menu screen is displayed the setting items move toward the right Tracking V LOCK button These buttons are used to adjust the tracking If noise appears on the playback picture press the buttons to adjust the tracking is such a way that the picture is made as
44. recording time since a 120 minute tape is long enough to provide recording for up to 240 hours only 17 Timer Recording External Timer Recording The unit can be made to record using an external timer to turn on its power Cy Power Cord CG hr To AC IN Timer Audio timer available from dealer External timer recording operations Check that a video cassette with its tab intact has Set the TIMER MODE switch to EXT TIMER so that been inserted EXT lights on the display At the set time power is Supplied from the external timer and the unit is set to the recording mode e If the video cassette tape has not been inserted or if its accidental erasure prevention tab has been broken EXT will flash on the display and external timer recording cannot be conducted e Since it takes some moments for recording to start set the start time for timer recording one minute earlier e Depending on the tape position some of the images at the start of the external timer recording may not be recorded or may record over the images at the end of the previous external timer recording Auto Repeat Recording Auto Rewinding Auto repeat recording This function automatically rewinds the cassette tape when its end is detected in the recording mode and it repeats recording from the start of the tape Auto rewinding This function automatically rewinds the tape to the start when the tape end is detected in the
45. s original position e Pressing the and buttons simultaneously will return the display to its original position factory setting 13 Time Mode Selection TIME MODE button Refer to the table given below to select the mode that suits the intended purpose of use Tape type time Video Pictures Camera recording per Sound switching Tape replacement standard Mode interval second recording interval recording times T 160 sec fields sec mm ie ese ee Pe mm a a fem e pe pw ae Came f fem fos we em mm fea aw we om e em we fem a we em e em Jeff fer tm Jeff we fee Avoid using 160 minute tapes with any of the modes from 48 hours to 240 hours Notes on operation e This unit is designed with the T 120 cassette tape as a reference e Recording is possible up to 240 hours with this unit when the T 120 cassette tape is used e Depending on the type of video cassette used the recordable time will differ e Depending on the type of tape used it may be possible to record for slightly longer than the times shown in the Recordable time column in the table above For example 30 hours of recording are possible when a 120 minute tape is used with L24 hour mode e Sound can be recorded in 6 L18 and L24 hour modes e The L18 hour to 240 hour modes are time lapse modes Pictures are recorded with frames skipped to enable lengthy recording and playback
46. time mode during deck recording playback However when REC T MODE has been set it takes precedence over the other modes during recording PC STX LTM ETX VTR STX LTM ETX Time mode Key lock setting command This selects whether the front panel keys are to be locked PC STX RML F ETX x N ON VTR STX RML ETX F OFF Display switching command Operation is the same as for the COUNTER SEARCH key on the front panel PC STX LFl ETX VTR STX LFI ETX counter display time display memory stop display alarm search display repeat count display xiC T M A R Version request command This is for verifying the version of the microcomputer PC STX QRV ETX VTR STX VER 1 00 oe ETX Month year day Communication check command This is for verifying whether communication has been established PC STX RCK ETX VTR STX RCK ETX Display status request command This is for verifying the front panel display PC STX QFI ETX VTR STX LFI ETX x T clock display shown C counter display shown M memory stop display shown A alarm search display C repeat recording count display shown Key lock status request command This is for verifying the front panel key lock status PC STX QRM ETX x N ON VTR STX RML ETX F OFF 26 Counter data request command This requests the current value on the CTL counter PC STX QCD ETX VTR STX CDC
47. tomatically adjusted by pressing the and tracking buttons together Built in time date generator This unit comes with a built in microprocessor with a calendar function for displaying the time on the display or TV monitor and for controlling the time of the internal timer Recording lock function A double recording mode lock function is provided for safe guarding against operational errors during recording Connection to frame switcher Easy connection to a frame switcher is possible once the unit has been connected to the video input and camera SW connectors Hour meter The unit contains an hour meter which provides useful information for maintenance and inspections Remote control The unit can be operated from a distance of about 16 ft if the AG A11 remote controller available as an optional accessory is connected RS 232C connector With this connector basic operations of the unit can be controlled using a personal computer etc Regular Maintenance Service Recommendation Although this unit is designed to withstand long term use the items listed below should be inspected regularly so that the unit is kept in perfect working order Use the hour meter to know when to conduct the inspections The VTR is a piece of precision made equipment and as such it is recommended that the user enter into a maintenance and inspection agreement to keep the unit operating free of trouble or failures For further details p
48. tton is pressed the day digits flash Press the SET buttons to set the day to 03 oe Aa i He i mW 11 TI 0 00 00 I I I I I pul I ota e The year can be set from 2000 to 2079 O When the shift Y button is pressed the hour When the MENU REC LOCK switch is set to OFF digits flash the clock automatically starts running from time and Press the SET buttons to set the hour to 3 date set b 4 3 03 2001 SAT a ee 03 ey i mi en a0 Wann er ee mIa nr dI Jalil nbc LI VL 1 Mahe Flashing OG When the shift gt button is pressed minute digits For the seconds 00 is set flash JU I Press the SET buttons to set the minutes to pe dd edel time will 25 f TIME ADJUST P1 TUE 3 03 2001 SAT FT i 3125200 LI IMT I To clear the date and time display set POSITION under DISPLAY on Menu Screen 2 to OFF Even if the power should fail for a period of up to one week the date time and other display time mode data are stored in the memory but only if power has been supplied continuously to the unit for 3 or more days When the unit has just been purchased or when it has not been used for along time the data is not stored in the memory and the display shown below appears TIME ADJUST P1 1 01 2000 SAT When the time is reset to 0 00 00 as described check the menu 0 00 00 settings If any of the settings are incorrect please set them again
49. wghmmss g for a minus amount space for a plus amount hmmss hours minutes seconds W S for STOP EJECT STILL FWD ADV and REW ADV P for modes other than the above ID request command This is for verifying the model number PC STX QID ETX VTR STX AG RT850P ETX Time mode request command This is for verifying the time mode PC STX QLT ETX VTR STX LTM ETX Time mode Status request command When the status request command has been received the target operation mode of the system control is detected and the status command is sent PC STX QOP ETX VTR STX ETX OSP STOP OEJ EJECT ORW REW OFF FF ORC REC ORP REC PAUSE OPL PLAY OPP STILL PAUSE POF POWER OFF OSF CUE OSR REV ACK return ON command This turns ACK return ON PC STX RAN ETX VTR STX RAN ETX ACK is returned only for the LTM and QID commands ACK return OFF command This turns ACK return OFF PC STX RAF ETX VTR STX RAF ETX ACK return status request command This is for verifying the ACK return status PC STX QRA ETX x N ON VTR STX RAx ETX F OFF All status request command When the all status request command has been received the current deck status is detected and sent by the bitmap shown below PC STX QOS ETX VTR STX OPS ETX EJ Counter commands cc Returns fixed value Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 REC PAL Tracking Tape speed LOCK PAL 00 2h ON 1 1 ON 1 10
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