Sanyo VCR TLS 9924P User Guide

RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
TLS-1960P  
TLS-9924P  
Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder  
Time Lapse-Videorecorder  
English  
Deutsch  
Français  
Español  
Magnétoscope time lapse à cassette  
Videograbador en lapsos de tiempo  
Videoregistratore a cassette, a fotogrammi differenziati  
Italiano  
Please read this manual carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time.  
Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1 and 2.  
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.  
 
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002  
PRECAUTIONS  
Location  
Moisture Condensation Problems  
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your  
VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place  
for its installation:  
Cause:  
When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area  
to a warm area or placed in a location with high humidity,  
dew (moisture) may form in the unit. The Dew indicator  
(À) blinks. If you operate the VCR with dew inside,  
damage may result.  
œ Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from  
sources of intense heat.  
œ Avoid dusty or humid places.  
œ Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper  
heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes of  
the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because  
this will block the ventilation holes.  
Prevention:  
1 Do not operate the VCR for approximately 2 hours.  
When the VCR reaches room temperature, the Dew  
indicator (À) will turn off and the VCR will be ready  
for operation.  
œ Install the VCR in a horizontal position only.  
œ Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.  
œ Avoid moving the VCR between cold and hot  
locations (see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this  
page).  
Power on/stand-by mode  
The power on/stand-by mode is selected by pressing the  
STANDBY/ON button.  
œ Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this  
may cause playback or recording problems.  
VCR display  
Stand-by mode  
Power on mode  
Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire  
œ Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.  
œ Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it  
from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.  
“Stand-by mode” is the condition in which only the time is  
displayed.  
œ If any liquid is spilled on the VCR, unplug the power  
cord immediately and have the unit inspected at a  
factory-authorized service centre.  
Do not forget that even in the stand-by mode there is an  
electrical voltage inside the VCR as long as it is  
connected to a wall socket.  
œ Do not place anything directly on top of this VCR.  
Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket if the  
VCR is not to be used for a long time.  
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RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002  
CONTENTS  
FEATURES  
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . 4  
CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
ON-SCREEN MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK. . . . . . . . . . 11  
SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
TAPE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
NORMAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
AUTOREPEAT RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
ALARM RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT . 31  
SERIES RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
NORMAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
DAY/TIME SEARCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
TAPE COUNTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
SECURITY LOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
SELECTING INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS . . . . 39  
SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE . . . . . . . . . 40  
SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
SETTING FOR RS-485 OR RS-232C USE . . . . . . . . . 43  
œ Tape management function  
œ JOG/SHUTTLE operation  
œ Clog detection  
œ High-speed Fast Forward/Rewind  
œ Field recording/playback  
œ Audio recording is available in 3-, 12- and 24-hour  
modes (E-180)  
œ Autorepeat recording  
œ Series recording function  
œ Alarm recording function  
œ Single image recording function  
œ On-screen mode setting  
œ Integrated time date generator  
œ Day/Time search function  
œ Alarm scan/search function  
œ Forward/Reverse field advance function  
œ 30-day memory backup  
œ Security lock  
œ Recording check function  
œ Automatic head cleaning function  
œ Thread check function  
œ Head switching function  
œ Synchronization control function  
TLS-1960P only  
œ 3, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720 and  
960-hour mode recording (E-180)  
œ AC or DC power operation.  
TLS-9924P only  
œ 3, 12 and 24-hour mode recording (E-180)  
When using the RS-485/232C interface board  
(VZU-485/232C), the VCR can be controlled from a  
computer or a system controller.  
CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO  
CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION . . . . 44  
ACCESSORIES  
OUTPUT TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
HEAD SWITCHING FUNCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
1 Power cord  
2 Holder  
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
Front Panel  
1
2
3 4  
5
REC CHECK  
PLAY  
T
JOG  
MENU  
SHUTTLE  
HOLD  
STILL/PAUSE  
AUDIO ON  
TRACKING  
V.LOCK  
SHIFT  
REC/PLAY  
SPEED  
TIMER  
ON SCREEN  
SHARPNESS  
SEARCH  
ON  
REPEAT  
SECURITY  
MENU RESET ALL RESET  
COUNTER  
MENU EXIT  
STANDBY/  
ON  
LOCK  
RESET  
MEMORY  
REC  
EJECT  
SOFT  
SHARP  
STOP  
T S R QP O N M L  
K
J
I
H G  
F
9 8  
7
6
1 Digital display panel  
J TIMER button  
2 Cassette loading slot  
K REC/PLAY SPEED j, l (decrease or increase  
recording/playback speed mode) button  
3 PLAY button  
REC CHECK button  
L REC (record) button  
4 STILL/PAUSE button  
M ALL RESET button  
5 MENU button  
N COUNTER MEMORY button  
O COUNTER RESET button  
P MENU RESET button  
SHUTTLE HOLD button  
6 SHUTTLE ring  
7 JOG dial  
Q SECURITY LOCK button  
R REPEAT (autorepeat recording) indicator  
S STANDBY/ON button  
8 SEARCH button  
MENU EXIT button  
AUDIO ON button  
T ON (power on) indicator  
9 STOP button  
F EJECT button  
NOTE:  
G TRACKING + button  
V. LOCK + button  
SHIFT « button  
œ Buttons G, H and K are also used for menu setting.  
SHARP button  
H TRACKING – button  
V. LOCK – button  
SHIFT ] button  
SOFT button  
I ON SCREEN button  
SHARPNESS button  
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
3 Mode display  
Digital Display  
œ Warning display  
1
2 3 4  
5
M flashes: Problem with mechanism.  
V flashes: Video loss has occurred.  
A flashes: Alarm recording in progress.  
When alarm recording finishes, AL  
lights at 4.  
OFF  
If you press the STOP button during  
alarm recording, AL flashes at 4.  
E
H
M
S
M
C flashes: Clog detection has occurred.  
G F 9 8  
7
6
N flashes: Mode changed to non-recording  
mode while recording was in progress.  
1 Operation Indicators  
NOTES:  
œ The warning details appear according to the  
(WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu  
setting.  
œ They display the actual operation mode.  
Operation Mode  
Indicator  
Record (REC)  
œ The warning display has priority over other  
types of display. (Refer to “WARNING OUT  
Terminal” on page 47.)  
Record pause (REC PAUSE)  
Playback (PLAY)  
œ To cancel the display press the STOP button.  
Still image (STILL)  
œ Recording/playback  
Fast forward (FF)  
speed mode  
Rewind (REW)  
œ Alarm search setting  
display  
Forward picture search  
Reverse picture search  
Reverse playback  
œ Alarm scan setting  
display  
Forward field advance  
Reverse field advance  
œ Dew display  
œ Clog detection indicator  
Flashes when the recording quality deteriorates  
due to dirty VCR heads.  
œ Picture control setting  
display  
2 Cassette indicator  
Lights when a cassette is loaded.  
œ 4 digit security lock  
setting display  
œ Tracking control display  
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
[With the RS-485/232C interface board]  
8 Counter memory indicator  
œ Display when set to RS-485  
Lights when the counter memory function is being  
used.  
œ Display when set to RS-232C  
9 Timer Recording indicator  
Lights when in timer recording stand-by mode, or  
during a timer recording.  
œ Data transfer speed  
setting display  
F Security lock indicator  
Lights when the security lock is engaged.  
œ Address setting display  
G External input indicator  
(RS-485 only)  
Lights when recording using the EXT TIMER IN  
input terminal.  
3, 6 Mode display  
œ Day/Time search  
setting display  
5 Power failure indicator  
Lights after a power failure.  
NOTE:  
œ To cancel the “P” display, press the MENU  
RESET button.  
6 Counter display  
œ Time display (No tape)  
œ Linear time counter  
display (Tape inserted)  
H
M
S
7 OFF indicator  
Lights when the tape end has been reached after  
recording.  
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RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002  
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
Back Panel (With the RS-485/232C interface board)  
1 A C  
B
2 D  
E F G  
RS232C  
A
RS485  
B
TERMINATE  
OFF ON  
Do not connect to phone line.  
OPEN COLLECTOR (Max. 1=500mA, 2=50mA)  
DC12-24V IN  
COM  
AUDIO  
IN OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
SEE MANUAL  
IN  
REMOTE MIC IN  
AC IN  
L J H F 8  
M
K I G 9 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  
1 VIDEO OUT (video output) jack  
2 VIDEO IN (video input) jack  
1 DC power input (TLS-1960P only)  
A DC12-24V IN “ input terminal  
B Do not use  
3 AUDIO OUT (audio output) jack  
4 AUDIO IN (audio input) jack  
C DC12-24V IN “+” input terminal  
5 MIC IN (microphone input) jack  
6 REMOTE (remote control input) jack  
7 SW OUT (switch output) terminal  
8 TIMER OUT (timer recording output) terminal  
9 TAPE END OUT (tape end output) terminal  
F CONTROL OUT terminal  
2 RS-485/232C interface board (sold separately)  
D RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin type)  
E RS-485 A connector (RJ-11)  
F RS-485 B connector (RJ-11)  
G TERMINATE switch  
NOTES:  
G WARNING OUT (warning output) terminal  
œ The above illustration shows the unit when the  
RS-485/232C interface board is installed. If no  
RS-485/232C interface board is installed, connectors  
and switches D through to G do not appear.  
œ Signals are output when an alarm, clog detection,  
video loss, non-recording or mechanism problem  
occurs.  
H COM (common) terminal  
œ The terminal may be damaged by a torque of 0.49  
.
.
N m (5kg cm) or more and by using screwdriver with a  
tip with a diameter of 6 mm or more.  
I EXT TIMER IN (external timer trigger input) terminal  
ALARM REST IN (alarm recording reset input)  
terminal  
œ Do not connect the RS-485 A and RS-485 B  
connectors to a phone line.  
J SERIES IN (series recording trigger input) terminal  
œ The 8, F, J and K terminals can be used to select  
the input and output signals. (Refer to “SELECTING  
INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS” on page 39.)  
K CONTROL IN terminal  
L ALARM IN (alarm trigger input) terminal  
1 SHOT IN (single image recording trigger input)  
terminal  
œ If using the F and K terminals, multiple VCRs can be  
operated by operating a single VCR. (Refer to  
“SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL” on page 41.)  
M AC power input  
œ Pay attention to the polarity of the DC12-24V input  
terminal (“+”: red screw, “” : black screw).  
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RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002  
CONNECTIONS  
Connect the video camera and TV monitor as shown in the figure below.  
NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.  
TV Monitor (sold separately)  
Video camera  
(sold separately)  
To  
VIDEO  
IN  
jack  
From an external  
audio source  
OPEN COLLECTOR (Max. 1=500mA, 2=50mA)  
DC12-24V IN  
COM  
AUDIO  
IN OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
SEE MANUAL  
REMOTE MIC IN  
IN  
Coaxial  
cable  
AC
(sold  
separately)  
To  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Power cord  
Holder  
To outlet  
jack  
To remote control  
(sold separately)  
NOTES:  
Power Cord Installation  
œ For more details, please refer to the manuals  
accompanying all other devices. If the connections  
are not made properly, it may cause a fire or damage  
the equipment.  
1 Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC power  
input (AC IN ~) on the VCR back panel. Insert the  
plug straight and firmly.  
2 Insert the AC power cord into the holder.  
œ You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold  
separately) to control the VCR remotely.  
AC power cord  
œ If there is no video signal when the power is turned  
on, “NO VIDEO” will be displayed on-screen.  
NOTES (TLS-1960P only):  
2
Holder  
œ Use a DC power cord rated A.W.G 18 (1.25 mm ) or  
more.  
3 Fix the holder to the VCR back panel.  
œ The table below indicates the DC power source output  
and DC power maximum cord lengths.  
DC power maximum  
DC power source output  
cord lengths  
18 V or more 2 A  
12 ~ 16 V 3 A  
6 m  
6 m  
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ON-SCREEN MENU  
Main Menu  
Sub-menus  
To access on-screen menu  
To enter or modify settings within a sub-menu  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
1 When a MAIN MENU is being displayed, turn the  
JOG dial to select one of the sub-menus, then turn  
the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
2 When no menu is displayed on-screen, press the  
MENU button.  
ø The selected sub-menu appears.  
ø The MAIN MENU appears.  
2 Turn the JOG dial to move the selection to the  
desired setting, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
MAIN MENU  
<MAIN@MENU>  
1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET  
2.DISPLAY/SW@OUT@SET  
3.GENERAL@SET  
4.WARNING@OUT/CONTR.SET  
5.ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET  
6.TAPE@MANAGEMENT  
7.TIMER@SET  
ø The selected item flashes.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to enter or modify the setting.  
8.HOLIDAY@SET  
9.OTHERS  
4 Press the MENU EXIT button to save the settings  
and return to the monitor screen.  
3 Press the MENU EXIT (or MENU) button to return to  
the monitor screen.  
LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET menu  
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>  
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA  
@-SPRACHE-LINGUA-îQäW  
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH  
*CLOCK@SET  
Using the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring  
for settings  
@01-01-2002@TUE@00:00:00  
*SUMMER@TIME@SET@@NO@USE  
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME  
@ON@@@LST-SUN@@03@@02:00  
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00  
JOG dial  
Put the tip of your index finger into the depression, then  
turn the dial in any direction.  
œ When the display is highlighted in a sub-menu, turn  
DISPLAY/SW OUT SET menu  
the dial to select the setting item.  
<DISPLAY@SET>@@@@SET@UP  
DATE@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
TIME@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
SPEED@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
ALARM@COUNT@@@@@@Y  
œ When the display is highlighted in a MAIN MENU,  
select a sub-menu.  
<SW@OUT@SET>  
œ While the display is flashing, turn the dial and the  
selected data setting will change or the selected  
setting value will increase or decrease.  
TIMING@@@@@@@@@@@FIELD  
FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@@1  
3H@MODE@@@@@@@@@@Y  
SHUTTLE ring  
GENERAL SET menu  
œ When a menu is being displayed, turn the ring 10° or  
more clockwise to change the selected setting item  
from highlighted to flashing.  
<GENERAL@SET>  
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00  
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N  
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU  
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR  
œ After making the setting, turn the ring clockwise to  
save the setting and move to the next setting.  
œ When a MAIN MENU is being displayed, turn the ring  
clockwise and the sub-menu for selection will appear.  
œ When a sub-menu is being displayed, turn the ring  
counterclockwise and the MAIN MENU will appear.  
œ If there are several items on one line, turn the ring  
clockwise to move to the next item (on the right) and  
confirm the setting. Turning the ring counterclockwise  
will restore the original setting condition and move to  
the previous item (on the left).  
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ON-SCREEN MENU  
WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET menu  
OTHERS menu  
<WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP  
ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N  
MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@Y  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y  
<OTHERS>  
*ALARM@LOG  
*POWER@FAILURE/DEW  
*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1  
*RS-485@SET  
@@STATUS@INFO.@@@Y  
@@ALARM@INFO.@@@@Y  
<CONTROL@SET>  
EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1  
OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE  
NOTES:  
NOTE:  
œ The “VIDEO LOSS” line does not appear if “VIDEO  
œ This is the display when the RS-485/232C interface  
board is installed. The last three lines will not appear if  
this board is not installed.  
LOSS” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.  
œ The “CLOG DETECT.” line does not appear if “CLOG  
DETECT.” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.  
ALARM LOG menu  
<ALARM@LOG>@@@@@@@@@000  
@@@001@@@-----@--:--  
@@@002@@@-----@--:--  
@@@003@@@-----@--:--  
@@@004@@@-----@--:--  
@@@005@@@-----@--:--  
@@@006@@@-----@--:--  
@@@007@@@-----@--:--  
@@@008@@@-----@--:--  
@@@009@@@-----@--:--  
@@@010@@@-----@--:--  
ALARM/SERIES REC SET menu  
<ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET>  
*ALARM@SET  
@@MODE@@@@@@@@@@@Y1  
@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@3H  
@@DURATION@@@@@@@20S  
*1@SHOT@SET  
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@1  
@@INTERVAL@@@@@@@1M  
*SERIES@REC@@@@@@N  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@3:00  
POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME menu  
<POWER@FAILURE>  
000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--  
@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--  
TAPE MANAGEMENT menu  
<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>  
*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@N  
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30  
<DEW>  
000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--  
@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--  
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10  
*[email protected]@@@@@OFF  
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N  
<USED@TIME>  
@@VIDEO@@@@@@@@@00000H  
@@POWER@@@@@@@@@00000H  
NOTES:  
TIMER SET menu  
œ Setting items are highlighted (appear in blue  
<TIMER@SET>  
characters) when they are selected.  
WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD  
SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N  
œ Settings flash while they are being changed.  
œ When a menu is displayed, recording will not be  
possible.  
œ During recording or playback the menus cannot be  
displayed.  
HOLIDAY SET menu  
œ To reset the settings of a menu to their original  
values, select the desired menu and then press the  
MENU RESET button.  
<HOLIDAY@SET>  
@@1@@-----@@@11@@-----  
@@2@@-----@@@12@@-----  
@@3@@-----@@@13@@-----  
@@4@@-----@@@14@@-----  
@@5@@-----@@@15@@-----  
@@6@@-----@@@16@@-----  
@@7@@-----@@@17@@-----  
@@8@@-----@@@18@@-----  
@@9@@-----@@@19@@-----  
@10@@-----@@@20@@-----  
œ The USED TIME data in the (POWER  
FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME) menu cannot be cleared  
even when the MENU RESET button is pressed.  
œ Press the MENU button to save any settings made  
and switch menu screens. To display the (ALARM  
LOG) menu or (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME)  
menu, select the “ALARM LOG” or “POWER  
FAILURE/DEW” line in the (OTHERS) menu and then  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
œ Turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise while a  
setting item is highlighted (appears in blue characters)  
to return to the main menu. In the case of the (ALARM  
LOG) menu or the (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED  
TIME) menu, to return to the (OTHERS) menu.  
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK  
Language Setting  
Clock setting  
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian  
or Russian can be selected by the user.  
Example: To set the clock to October 15, 2002 at 3:20  
PM (15:20).  
1 Turn the power on to all devices used.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under “Language Setting”.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
2 Turn the JOG dial until the “CLOCK SET” setting is  
highlighted (appears in blue characters).  
ø The “1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET” line appears  
highlighted.  
3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
<MAIN@MENU>  
ø The day position starts flashing.  
1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET  
2.DISPLAY/SW@OUT@SET  
3.GENERAL@SET  
4.WARNING@OUT/CONTR.SET  
5.ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET  
6.TAPE@MANAGEMENT  
7.TIMER@SET  
4 Turn the JOG dial to set the day (15), then turn the  
SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø The day of week is set automatically.  
8.HOLIDAY@SET  
9.OTHERS  
5 Turn the JOG dial to set the month (10), then turn  
the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
6 Turn the JOG dial to set the year (2002), then turn  
ø The (LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET) menu appears.  
the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø “ENGLISH” is highlighted (appears in blue  
characters).  
7 Turn the JOG dial to set the hours (15 for 3 PM),  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>  
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA  
@SPRACHE-LINGUA-îQäW  
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH  
*CLOCK@SET  
ø Unit uses 24hours format.  
8 Turn the JOG dial to set the minutes (20), then turn  
@01-01-2002@TUE@00:00:00  
the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
*SUMMER@TIME@SET@@NO@USE  
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME  
@ON@@@LST-SUN@@03@@02:00  
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00  
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>  
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA  
@-SPRACHE-LINGUA-îQäW  
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH  
*CLOCK@SET  
@15-10-2002@TUE@15:20:00  
4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
*SUMMER@TIME@SET@@NO@USE  
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME  
@ON@@@LST-SUN@@03@@02:00  
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00  
ø The display colour for the selected item returns  
to the original colour and flashes.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the language of your  
œ If a wrong setting has been entered, turn the  
SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise to move to the  
setting to be changed, then turn the JOG dial to  
enter the correct setting.  
choice.  
œ To set the next item, turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise, then turn the JOG dial to select the  
next setting.  
9 For accurate clock setting, turn the JOG dial  
counterclockwise timed with a time broadcast or  
other accurate time signal. This will start the seconds  
counting from 00.  
6 When finished, press the MENU EXIT button to  
return to the monitor screen.  
œ To set the next item, turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise, then turn the JOG dial to select the  
next setting.  
F Press the MENU EXIT button to return to the monitor  
screen.  
NOTE:  
œ In STOP mode, press and hold the STOP button then  
press the TRACKING – button to reset the minutes  
and seconds to 00 (to the closest hour). For example,  
between 13:30:00 and 14:29:59 the clock is reset to  
14:00:00.  
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK  
Automatic Summer Time Adjustment  
6 Turn the JOG dial to select the “OFF” line setting,  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under “Language Setting” on  
ø The LSTof the OFFline flashes.  
page 11.  
7 Following the same procedure as above (step 5),  
set when the time is changed back from summer  
time to standard time.  
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>  
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA  
@-SPRACHE-LINGUA-îQäW  
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH  
*CLOCK@SET  
@15-10-2002@TUE@15:20:00  
8 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
*SUMMER@TIME@SET@@NO@USE  
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME  
@ON@@@LST-SUN@@03@@02:00  
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00  
Factory setting:  
WEEK  
LST-SUN  
LST-SUN  
MONTH TIME  
2 Turn the JOG dial until the “SUMMER TIME SET”  
setting is highlighted (appears in blue characters),  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ON  
OFF  
03  
10  
02:00 (AM)  
02:00 (AM)  
3 Turn the JOG dial to set the auto summer  
time/standard time adjustment, then turn the  
SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
NO USE . . . . . . . . . . . . No summer time/standard  
time adjustment is made.  
USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The auto summer  
time/standard time  
adjustment is made.  
ø If using the USEsetting, continue with steps  
4 to 7.  
4 Turn the JOG dial to select the “ON” line setting,  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø The LSTof the ONline flashes.  
5 Set the day the summer time adjustment is made.  
œ Turn the JOG dial to set the week, then turn the  
SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST (first, second, third,  
fourth or last)  
œ Turn the JOG dial to set the day of week, then  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
SUN, MON, TUE, ...... SAT (Sunday, Monday,  
Tuesday....Saturday)  
œ Turn the JOG dial to set the month the summer  
time adjustment is made, then turn the SHUTTLE  
ring clockwise.  
01, 02,.....11, 12 (for January,  
February......November, December)  
œ Turn the JOG dial to set the time (hour) the  
summer time adjustment is made, then turn the  
SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
œ Turn the JOG dial to set the time (minutes) the  
summer time adjustment is made, then turn the  
SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
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SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY  
Selecting the Superimpose Display  
You can select to display or not the date, time, tape  
speed mode and number of alarm recordings.  
Changing the Superimpose Display  
Position  
1 Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR.  
1 Turn the power on to all devices used.  
ø The superimpose display appears.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
ø If the superimpose display does not appear,  
press the ON SCREEN button. The display will  
be turned on and off alternately each time the  
ON SCREEN button is pressed.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “2.DISPLAY/SW  
OUT SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
15-10-2002@TUE@000  
15:20:00@@@@@3  
ø The (DISPLAY/SW OUT SET) menu appears.  
<DISPLAY@SET>@@@@SET@UP  
DATE@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
TIME@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
SPEED@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
ALARM@COUNT@@@@@@Y  
<SW@OUT@SET>  
TIMING@@@@@@@@@@@FIELD  
FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@@1  
3H@MODE@@@@@@@@@@Y  
2 To change the display position, press the SHIFT «  
(or ]) button.  
4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø The display will move towards the right (or the  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then  
bottom).  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
NOTES:  
SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . Set each item (Individual)  
ALL Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To set all items to “Y”  
ALL N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To set all items to “N”  
œ If the SHIFT « (or ]) button is kept pressed for 1  
second or more, the display will move at a faster  
speed.  
ø If using the SET UPsetting, continue with  
steps 6 to 8.  
œ The display position cannot be changed during  
recording.  
6 Turn the JOG dial until the item to be changed is  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
7 Turn the JOG dial to set “Y” (displayed) or “N” (not  
displayed), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The date appears  
TIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The time appears  
SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . . . The recording /playback  
speed mode appears  
ALARM COUNT. . . . . . The number of alarm  
recordings appears  
8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 when setting other items.  
9 When finished, press the MENU EXIT button.  
NOTE:  
œ When the ON SCREEN button is pressed and the  
display appears, the items for which “Y” have been  
set are recorded. The items for which “N” was set at  
step 7 above are not recorded.  
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES  
Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS logo.  
Loading  
This VCR was primarily designed for use with E-180  
cassette tapes. It is recommended that you use E-180  
standard grade VHS video cassette tapes for optimal  
performance.  
1 Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot.  
Gently push the centre of the cassette until it is  
loaded automatically.  
NOTE:  
œ If using longer tapes (i.e. E-240) the tape travel will  
not be as stable and that may cause problems.  
Handling Cassette Tapes  
The cassette tapes should always be stored vertically in  
their cases, away from high temperatures, magnetic  
fields, direct sunlight, dirt, dust and locations subject to  
mold formation.  
ø The time display will switch to the reset counter  
0H 00M 00Sdisplay.  
ø The cassette indicator olights on the digital  
display.  
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism and never  
touch the tape with your fingers.  
NOTE:  
œ If you try to record on a cassette without an  
erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the  
cassette.  
Protect the cassette tapes from shocks and strong  
vibrations.  
To Protect your Recordings  
After having recorded a tape, if you wish to keep the  
recording, use a flat-tripped screwdriver to break off the  
erasure-prevention tab on the cassette.  
Unloading  
1 In stop mode, press the EJECT button.  
ø The cassette is automatically ejected.  
To record again on a tape without an erasure-prevention  
tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
NOTES:  
œ Do not insert any other object in the cassette loading  
slot, as that may cause injury and damage to the VCR.  
œ If your hand gets stuck in the cassette loading slot,  
unplug the power cord and consult the dealer where  
the unit was bought. Do not forcibly pull your hand out  
as that may cause severe injuries.  
Erasure-prevention tab  
Precautions concerning the video  
cassette tapes  
œ Do not use tapes that are damaged, tapes that have  
been cut and repaired or tapes that have been altered  
in any way.  
œ Some rewinders may tangle the tape, and therefore  
their use is not recommended.  
œ When tapes are recorded over and over again, the  
recording quality will deteriorate. Refer to “Concerning  
the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on”  
on page 20, and replace the tape with a new tape as  
required.  
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES  
Correct tape thread check function  
This function checks to make sure that the cassette has  
been correctly loaded so that recording can be carried  
out.  
Setting the Action to Take When a  
Cassette is Loaded  
You can set the mode the VCR will go into when a  
cassette is loaded.  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
NOTES:  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
œ After the cassette tape is loaded, the mechanism will  
operate for about 5 seconds to check that the tape  
has been threaded (loaded) correctly automatically  
and the cassette indicator “o” will flash during that  
period. If the tape is not loaded properly, the cassette  
will be ejected.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”  
line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “TAPE IN MODE” setting  
is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
œ If the REC, PLAY or STOP button is pressed or if the  
SHUTTLE ring is turned during the tape thread check  
operation, the command will only be executed after  
the tape thread has been checked. Only the EJECT  
button will operate while the tape thread is being  
checked.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
STOP . . . . . . When tape inserted the VCR,  
stays in stop mode  
REC . . . . . . . When tape inserted the VCR,  
goes into recording mode  
œ If “TAPE IN MODE” in the (GENERAL SET) menu is  
set to “REC”, the recording indicator “m” will light while  
the tape thread is being checked. However, recording  
will only start after the tape thread check is completed.  
6 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”  
line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
<GENERAL@SET>  
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00  
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N  
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU  
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “THREAD CHECK”  
setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
N . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check  
function is off  
Y. . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check  
function is on  
6 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
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TAPE MANAGEMENT  
This VCR is equipped with a tape management function.  
Using this function you can protect previous recordings  
and prevent overuse of the tape by controlling the tape  
protection term (number of days), the maximum number  
of re-recordings of the tape and the recording group. For  
details on how to set this function, refer to “Setting the  
Tape Management Function”.  
If tape management data is present on the tape  
The tape management data is checked and if there is no  
conflict, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning,  
then recording starts and the updated tape management  
data is recorded onto the tape. The message “T.  
MANAGE. OK” appears on-screen while the tape is  
being rewound and the tape management data is being  
recorded.  
PROTECT DAY: To set the number of days before the  
tape can be rerecorded over.  
If a conflict is found when the tape management data  
is checked, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu is  
displayed and the conflicting setting will flash. This  
menu will show the settings taken from the data  
recorded on the tape and not the current data settings  
held in the VCR’s (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu  
setting. Refer to “Tape Management Conflict Display”  
for detailed information.  
REC PASS SET: To limit the number of rerecordings,  
in order to maintain a good image  
quality.  
GROUP NO. SET: To manage tapes belonging to  
different recording groups.  
NOTES:  
œ Before using this function, make sure that the clock is  
NOTE:  
set properly.  
œ If the VCR is set for alarm recordings, alarms will be  
recorded based on the different settings.  
œ To use the tape management function, it must be set  
before recording is started.  
If an alarm signal is input while “T. MANAGE. CHK” is  
displayed, the alarms will be recorded after feeding a  
certain amount of tape but the data will not be  
recorded (updated).  
œ The tape management data is recorded at the  
beginning of the tape.  
Operation  
If an alarm signal is input during data recording, the  
alarms will be recorded after data recording.  
When the REC button is pressed, the VCR will rewind  
the tape to the beginning, and will play back some of the  
tape to check for the presence of tape management data  
(no image appears). The message “T. MANAGE. CHK”  
appears on-screen while the presence and type of data  
are being checked.  
NOTE:  
œ When performing programme timer recording, single  
image recording and alarm recording, the tape  
management function will not operate even if it is  
active.  
IMPORTANT NOTES:  
If no tape management data is present on the  
tape  
œ If the tape management data cannot be read, the  
VCR will switch to stop mode and “DATA NG” will  
be displayed on-screen.  
Recording will start according to the settings in the  
(TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.  
This may indicate that the beginning of the tape  
(data recording/reading section) is damaged and  
the tape may be unusable.  
The message “DATA NG” will disappear when the  
EJECT or PLAY button is pressed.  
When recording starts, the updated tape  
management data is recorded onto the tape.  
If the tape has already been recorded on, the  
message “USED TAPE” will flash on-screen until  
recording starts.  
œ Set the security lock function to on in order to  
protect the security of this feature.  
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TAPE MANAGEMENT  
8 Turn the JOG dial until the “REC PASS SET” setting  
Setting the Tape Management Function  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
9 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired number of  
re-recording times, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “6.TAPE  
MANEGEMENT” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
OFF . . . . The number of re-recording times will  
not be checked.  
ø The (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears.  
1-100 . . . Maximum number of re-recording  
times. (Refer to “Concerning the  
Number of Times Tapes can be  
Rerecorded on” on page 20.)  
<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>  
*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@N  
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30  
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10  
*[email protected]@@@@@OFF  
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N  
NOTES:  
œ Since data is read before it is recorded, the  
number of times will be incremented even if the  
recording is stopped before the end.  
4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
œ During autorepeat recording, the re-recording  
times count will be updated every time the tape is  
rewound to the beginning. Autorepeat recording  
will proceed even if the count exceeds the “REC  
PASS SET” setting.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
N. . . . . . . The tape management function is not  
active.  
Y. . . . . . . The tape management function is  
active.  
F Turn the JOG dial until the “GROUP NO. SET”  
setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
When setting to “Y”, please continue with the  
settings below.  
G Turn the JOG dial to select the desired group  
6 Turn the JOG dial until the “PROTECT DAY” setting  
number, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
OFF . . . . The group number will not be checked.  
1-15 . . . . Group number setting.  
7 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired number of  
days to protect the tape, then turn the SHUTTLE  
ring clockwise.  
H Turn the JOG dial until the “OVERRIDE” setting is  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
OFF . . . . The tape is not protected.  
I Turn the JOG dial to select the desired override  
mode, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. (Refer  
to “Tape Management Conflict Display” on the next  
page.)  
1-255 . . . Number of days to protect the tape  
(prevent over-recording), from the date  
of the last recording on the tape (or the  
last expected recording date (calculated  
using the tape length (E-180) and the  
recording speed)).  
N. . . . . . . Only EJECT button operation is  
accepted after a conflict has occurred.  
Y. . . . . . . The next operation is accepted after a  
conflict has occurred. This will override  
setting.  
NOTE:  
œ Since the last expected recording date is a  
calculated date (using the tape length (E-180) and  
the recording speed), it may be different from the  
actual last recording date, due to other settings  
such as alarm recordings, programme timer  
recordings and holiday settings.  
J Press the MENU EXIT button.  
NOTES:  
œ Once the tape management data is recorded on  
tape, it cannot be changed.  
œ The criteria (condition) for allowing recording will be  
based on the data recorded on the tape and not the  
settings in the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.  
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TAPE MANAGEMENT  
PROTECT DAY CONFLICT  
Tape Management Conflict Display  
The tape is protected, and the tape protection term  
(ex. 30 days) is not yet over.  
If a conflict that prevents recording is found when the  
tape management function checks the tape data, the  
(TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears with the  
conflicting setting flashing and the VCR go into the stop  
mode.  
Under “LAST D/M”, the date of the last recording on  
the tape (or the last expected recording date  
(calculated using the tape length (E-180) and the  
recording speed)) is displayed.  
NOTES:  
Under “NEXT D/M”, the date when it will be possible  
to record on the tape again is displayed.  
œ If “OVERRIDE” is set to “N” (No), the conflicting  
setting is displayed flashing and the message  
(PRESS EJECT) appears at the bottom of the screen.  
Recording under these conditions is not possible.  
Press the EJECT button to eject the tape. To record  
on the same tape, set the “OVERRIDE” setting to “Y”  
and modify the conflicting setting, then insert the  
same tape and press the REC button. However, if  
only “PROTECT DAY” and “REC PAS SET” are  
modified, the menu will be displayed again. Press the  
REC button one more time to start recording.  
REC PASS SET CONFLICT  
The set number of recording passes has been  
reached.  
The “PASS COUNT” shows the number of recording  
passes on the tape (ex. since the maximum recording  
passes number is set to “10”, this prevents further  
recording.)  
NOTES:  
Recording starts and the tape data is updated.  
œ When conducting Autorepeat recording, if the  
“PASS COUNT” exceeds 100, “101*” will be  
displayed flashing.  
Conflict display sample  
<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>  
*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@Y  
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30  
@LAST@D/M@@@@@@NEXT@D/M  
@@@@@15/10@@@@@@@@@15/11  
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10  
@PASS@COUNT@@@@@@@@10  
*[email protected]@@@@@@@7  
@[email protected].@@@@@@@@@8  
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N  
@@@@@(PRESS@EJECT)  
œ If using a tape recorded previously on a different  
type of VCR (no tape data), when the set number  
of recordings is exceeded, “USED” will flash next to  
the “PASS COUNT” number.  
GROUP NO. SET CONFLICT  
œ If the “OVERRIDE” is set to “Y” (Yes), the (TAPE  
MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed and conflicting  
setting preventing recording will flash and the VCR will  
switch to stop mode.  
The group numbers do not match.  
The “REC GR. NO.” shows the tape recording group  
number (ex. this tape belongs to a different recording  
group number 8 than the one set 7.)  
To enter recording mode, press the REC button.  
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NORMAL RECORDING  
[Recording Speed Mode]  
Normal Recording  
œ The available recording speed modes vary depending  
Before starting  
on the VCR model.  
œ Turn the power on to all devices used.  
œ Load a cassette tape with its erasure-prevention tab  
intact.  
(TLS-1960P only)  
Maximum  
Recording  
speed mode  
(hour mode)  
Recording  
interval  
recording  
duration  
(hours)  
3
Audio  
Tape motion  
NOTES:  
recording  
(second)  
œ If “TAPE IN MODE” is set to “REC” in the  
(GENERAL SET) menu, recording will start.  
œ Press the ON SCREEN button to display the  
superimpose display.  
3
12  
24  
1/50  
5/50  
9/50  
15  
27  
Possible  
Continuous  
48  
51  
17/50  
25/50  
33/50  
41/50  
57/50  
81/50  
121/50  
161/50  
241/50  
321/50  
72  
75  
96  
99  
1 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set  
120  
168  
240  
360  
480  
720  
960  
000  
123  
171  
243  
363  
483  
723  
963  
the recording speed mode.  
Not possible Intermittent  
ø The recording speed mode appears on-screen  
and on the digital display.  
2 Press the REC button.  
Single image recording  
ø The record indicator mlights.  
ø Recording starts.  
(TLS-9924P only)  
Maximum  
ø If the tape end is reached while recording,  
OFFis displayed on the digital display and the  
unit goes into the mode set at the TAPE END  
MODEsetting in the (GENERAL SET) menu.  
To cancel the OFFdisplay, press the STOP,  
EJECT or PLAY button or turn the SHUTTLE  
ring.  
Recording  
speed mode  
(hour mode)  
Recording  
interval  
recording  
duration  
(hours)  
3
Audio  
Tape motion  
recording  
(second)  
3
12  
24  
1/50  
5/50  
9/50  
15  
27  
Possible  
Continuous  
000  
Single image recording  
Not possible Intermittent  
ø When the end of the tape is reached, the TAPE  
END OUT terminal output will be 0V. To cancel  
the output, press the STOP button.  
3 To stop recording, press the STOP button.  
NOTES:  
œ A tape recording made on this VCR may not play  
back with the same degree of clarity on a time lapse  
video cassette recorder from another manufacturer.  
œ If you press the REC button and the loaded cassette  
has no erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the  
cassette.  
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NORMAL RECORDING  
Record Pause  
Recording can be interrupted temporarily.  
Concerning the Number of Times Tapes  
can be Rerecorded on  
Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must  
be replaced after a certain number of recording times.  
1 Press the STILL/PAUSE button during recording.  
ø The pause/still indicator Nflashes.  
Refer to the table below for the maximum number of  
times a tape can be recorded on.  
NOTES:  
œ The image appears on-screen but it is not  
Recording speed mode  
(hour mode)  
Maximum number of  
recording times  
(with a standard grade  
tape)  
recorded.  
œ If a recording pause continues for 5 minutes or  
more, the VCR will switch to stop mode to avoid  
damaging the tape.  
3
100  
50  
50  
25  
15  
10  
10  
5
2 To resume recording, press the REC button, or  
12  
press the STILL/PAUSE button again.  
24  
48  
Recording Check  
The image being recorded can be checked.  
72  
96  
1 During recording, press the REC CHECK button.  
120  
168  
240  
360  
480  
720  
960  
000  
ø The tape will be rewound and then played back.  
The VCR will then return to the previous  
recording mode.  
5
3
NOTE:  
2
œ During recording check operations, recording is  
1
suspended momentarily.  
1
1
NOTES:  
œ The maximum number of recording times will vary  
depending on the location and kind of tape used.  
Verify the recording quality and replace the tape when  
the quality starts to deteriorate.  
The maximum number of recording times indicated  
above are based on test tapes (E-180) used by the  
company.  
œ It is recommended that tape be changed at least as  
often as in the above table to provide good picture  
quality in the mode above.  
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NORMAL RECORDING  
Clog Detection  
This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function.  
Action to Take when the Video Signal  
Deteriorates  
If there is no video signal during recording or when a  
menu is not displayed (in stop, fast forward or rewind  
modes, etc.), “VIDEO LOSS” can be displayed  
on-screen. If in the (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET)  
menu, “VIDEO LOSS” is set to “Y”, the output at the  
WARNING OUT terminal becomes 0V (Low) (Refer to  
“WARNING OUT Terminal” on page 47).  
The recording quality is monitored automatically. When  
the heads are dirty and the recording quality  
deteriorates, the output at the WARNING OUT terminal  
becomes 0 V (Low) (Refer to “WARNING OUT Terminal”  
on page 47), the “m” indicator flashes on the digital  
display.  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
Setting the clog detection  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “VIDEO LOSS” setting is  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
<GENERAL@SET>  
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00  
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N  
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU  
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
N . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is not  
active.  
Y. . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is active.  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “CLOG. DETECT.”  
setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
6 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
N. . . . . . . Recording quality is not monitored  
Y. . . . . . . Recording quality is monitored  
6 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
NOTES:  
œ To cancel the “m” indicator display and reset the  
WARNING OUT terminal output, press the STOP  
button.  
œ Clog detection is not possible if recording in 3-hour  
mode.  
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NORMAL RECORDING  
Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape  
Setting the video input signal  
You can select the mode on the VCR when the tape  
reaches the end during recording.  
The video input signal during recording can be set to  
either colour or black & white.  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”  
line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “VIDEO” setting is  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
<GENERAL@SET>  
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00  
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N  
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU  
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
COLOR . . . . For recording in colour  
B/W . . . . . . . For recording in black & white  
6 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “TAPE END MODE”  
setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
NOTES:  
œ Set to “COLOR” for systems which include colour  
signals (including cases where black & white signals  
are mixed in), and set to “B/W” for systems which only  
use black & white signals.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
œ Setting when not using Autorepeat recording  
REW. . . . . . . Rewinds the tape to the  
beginning, then goes to stop mode  
œ Use the same setting for recording and playback.  
œ If tapes that have been recorded in black & white are  
played back when the setting is at “COLOR”, the  
recordings will not be played back in colour.  
STOP . . . . . . Goes to stop mode  
EJECT . . . . . The cassette is ejected  
œ Setting when using Autorepeat recording  
œ If using a black & white camera, set to “B/W”.  
Recordings will not be made in colour even if  
“COLOR” is set.  
REPEAT1. . . Autorepeat recording mode is  
automatically canceled if there  
was an alarm trigger  
REPEAT2. . . Autorepeat recording mode is  
active even if there was an alarm  
trigger  
6 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
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AUTOREPEAT RECORDING  
NOTES:  
Autorepeat Recording  
œ If there is an alarm trigger during autorepeat  
The same tape can be recorded over many times.  
recording, “A” is displayed on the digital display and  
alarm recording will take place. (Refer to “ALARM  
RECORDING” on page 24.)  
œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
RECORDING”.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
œ If the “TAPE END MODE” setting is “REPEAT1”, the  
REPEAT indicator will go off if there is an alarm  
trigger. After alarm recording, the recording will  
continue to the end of the tape then it will be rewound  
to the beginning and stop. “OFF” will be displayed on  
the digital display.  
2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”  
line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
<GENERAL@SET>  
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00  
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N  
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU  
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR  
To turn off the “OFF” display, press the STOP, EJECT  
or PLAY button or turn the SHUTTLE ring.  
œ If “AL” appears on the digital display and the “TAPE  
END MODE” setting is “REPEAT1”, autorepeat  
recording is not possible.  
3 Turn the JOG dial until the “TAPE END MODE”  
setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
4 Turn the JOG dial to set to “REPEAT1” or  
“REPEAT2” (Refer to “Setting the Mode at the End  
of the Tape.” on page 22), then turn the SHUTTLE  
ring clockwise.  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
ø The REPEAT indicator lights.  
6 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set  
the recording speed mode.  
7 Press the REC button.  
ø Recording starts. When the tape end is  
reached, the VCR will rewind it to the  
beginning, and recording will resume.  
ø When the end of the tape is reached, OFFwill  
be displayed and TAPE END OUT terminal  
output will 0 V, until the rewinding operation  
starts.  
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ALARM RECORDING  
By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a normally  
open door switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can be  
done only when necessary.  
6 Turn the JOG dial to set the desired alarm recording  
speed, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
3H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-hour mode recording  
12H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-hour mode recording  
24H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-hour mode recording  
Alarm Recording Setting  
Alarm recording is performed when there is an input  
(trigger) at the ALARM IN terminal.  
NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording at the speed  
already set  
œ Make all necessary connections.  
7 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
œ The alarm triggers are received while in recording,  
8 Turn the JOG dial to set the desired alarm recording  
duration (20S, 40S, 1M, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M, or CC),  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
stop and stand-by modes.  
œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
RECORDING”.  
20S-5M. . Recording only for the displayed  
duration  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “5.ALARM/SERIES  
REC SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
CC . . . . . Recording as long as the alarm signal  
is being input (minimum 5 seconds)  
9 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
ø The (ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu  
appears.  
NOTES:  
<ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET>  
*ALARM@SET  
@@MODE@@@@@@@@@@@Y1  
@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@3H  
@@DURATION@@@@@@@20S  
*1@SHOT@SET  
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@1  
@@INTERVAL@@@@@@@1M  
*SERIES@REC@@@@@@N  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@3:00  
œ During alarm recording all buttons are disabled.  
œ If “OFF” appears on the digital display, alarm  
recording is not possible in order to prevent the  
recorded tape to be recorded over. To cancel the  
“OFF” display, press the STOP, EJECT or PLAY  
button or turn the SHUTTLE ring.  
3 Turn the JOG dial until the “MODE” setting is  
œ If an alarm trigger is received while alarm recording is  
in progress, recording duration for the second alarm  
will be calculated from that point. The alarm counter  
will register the alarm, but it will not be found during  
an alarm scan and alarm search.  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
4 Turn the JOG dial to set the desired alarm recording  
mode, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
Y1. . . . . . Alarm recording is done when there is  
an alarm trigger.  
œ If there is a power failure during alarm recording, and  
the power is restored within the recording set  
duration, alarm recording will continue.  
Y2. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only when  
there is an alarm trigger during duration  
of programmed timer recording.  
œ If the alarm recording duration is short, the alarms  
may not be found during an alarm scan or an alarm  
search. If the alarms are going to be reviewed using  
alarm scan or alarm search, then in 3-hour mode,  
20-second or more recording duration should be used.  
Y3. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only if there is  
an alarm trigger and the VCR is not in  
programmed timer recording mode.  
Y4. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only when  
there is an alarm trigger during  
programmed timer recording duration.  
VCR comes on records only for alarm  
duration. Timer recording is not  
possible.  
œ To do alarm recording during series recording, set  
“MODE” to “Y1” or “Y3”. Alarm recording will be  
conducted only if the VCR is recording.  
œ If the recording speed mode is “000”, the recording  
will be in 3-hour mode irrespective of the alarm  
recording speed mode setting.  
N. . . . . . . Alarm recording is not performed even  
if there is an alarm trigger.  
5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
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ALARM RECORDING  
Alarm Recording Reset Function  
To stop the recording of an alarm, close the connection  
between the ALARM RESET IN terminal and the COM  
terminal during alarm recording.  
Checking the Alarm Recordings Time  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “9.OTHERS” line,  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
Alarm Recording Counter Display  
œ During alarm recording, “A” will be flashing on the  
ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.  
<OTHERS>  
*ALARM@LOG  
*POWER@FAILURE/DEW  
*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1  
digital display.  
œ If a superimpose display is being displayed and  
“ALARM COUNT” has been set to “Y” in the  
(DISPLAY/SW OUT SET) menu, the number of alarm  
recordings will flash on the monitor screen.  
œ The maximum display number of alarm recordings is  
“999”. At the next alarm recording the counter will  
indicate “000”.  
4 Turn the JOG dial to select the “ALARM LOG” line,  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø The (ALARM LOG) menu appears.  
œ When the (ALARM LOG) menu appears, press the  
MENU RESET button to reset the alarm counter to  
“000” (all the data of the (ALARM LOG) menu is reset).  
ø The number of alarm recordings, and the 10  
most recent alarm recording times are  
displayed.  
<ALARM@LOG>@@@@@@@@@010  
@@@001@@@25-12@19:00  
@@@002@@@25-11@23:00  
@@@003@@@25-10@15:00  
@@@004@@@25-10@08:00  
@@@005@@@25-10@06:00  
@@@006@@@22-10@19:00  
@@@007@@@22-10@17:15  
@@@008@@@22-10@15:45  
@@@009@@@20-10@10:00  
@@@010@@@18-10@12:00  
Connections to the ALARM IN Terminal  
œ Alarm input signal  
Connect a make-contact (no voltage) switch between  
the ALARM IN and COM terminals.  
œ Continue turning the JOG dial to display the next  
(or previous) 10 alarm recording entries. When  
the number of alarm recording entries reaches  
100, the older ones are erased as new ones are  
memorized.  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
NOTE:  
œ If the MENU RESET button is pressed while the  
(ALARM LOG) menu is displayed, the displayed data  
is erased. “AL” will be erased from the digital display.  
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ALARM RECORDING  
Alarm Search  
Alarm Scan  
To go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording.  
To look for an alarm recording by viewing the first 5  
seconds of each alarm recording.  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
2 Press the SEARCH button during stop mode.  
2 Press the SEARCH button twice during stop mode.  
ø AL SCANwill be displayed on screen.  
ø AL SEARCH 01appears on screen.  
3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set  
the desired alarm number (01 to 99), then turn the  
SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or counterclockwise).  
3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or  
counterclockwise).  
ø The desired alarm is searched for and a still  
image of the beginning of the alarm recording  
appears on-screen.  
ø The unit will advance (or rewind) the tape at  
high speed and playback the first 5 seconds of  
every alarm recording.  
ø To cancel the alarm scan mode, press the  
STOP button.  
NOTE:  
œ The alarm number is relative to the actual tape  
4 While the desired recording is being played back,  
position. (Please refer to the illustration below.)  
press the PLAY button.  
Playback  
ø Playback starts and alarm scan mode is  
canceled.  
1
1
2
Alarm number 2  
Alarm trigger input point  
NOTES:  
œ If the end of the tape is reached during a scan, the  
tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape  
is reached, it will stop.  
Rewind direction  
Fast-forward direction  
Actual position  
4 Press the PLAY button.  
œ This function does not operate when a warning  
ø Playback starts.  
display appears on the digital display.  
NOTES:  
œ If the end of the tape is reached during a search, the  
tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape  
is reached, it will stop.  
œ This function does not operate when a warning  
display appears on the digital display.  
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PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING  
There are three programme timer recording methods,  
daily recording, weekly recording or recording on certain  
days of the week.  
8 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording stop minutes  
(ex: 00), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø The SPD(recording speed) position will start  
flashing.  
Example 1: To record on every Saturday from 9:00  
AM to 5:00 PM (17:00), in 24-hour  
NOTE:  
mode (recording speed).  
œ If the set stop time is earlier than or the same time  
as the set start time, the VCR will consider the  
stop time to be the following day, and “T” will be  
displayed next to the recording stop time.  
œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
RECORDING”.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
9 Turn the JOG dial to select the recording speed  
mode (ex: 24), then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “7.TIMER SET” line,  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
œ The (TIMER SET) menu appears.  
ø Nwill start flashing.  
<TIMER@SET>  
F Turn the JOG dial to select the desired programme  
timer recording mode (Y), then turn the SHUTTLE  
ring clockwise.  
WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD  
SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N  
Y. . . . . . . . . . Recording will take place  
N . . . . . . . . . Recording will not take place  
<TIMER@SET>  
3 Turn the JOG dial until the “SAT” (Saturday) line is  
WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD  
SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@@09:00@17:00@@@24@Y  
DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
4 Turn the JOG dial to change the weekday, then turn  
the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø If no change, turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø The recording start hour position starts flashing.  
œ Repeat steps 3 to F to programme timer  
recordings for other days of the week.  
NOTE:  
œ If a wrong setting has been entered, turn the  
SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise to move to the  
setting to be changed, then turn the JOG dial to  
enter the correct setting.  
œ All of the lines other than the bottom line can be  
set to “SUN”, “MON”, “TUE”, “WED”, “THU”,  
“FRI”, “SAT”, “DAILY”, “MO-SA” (Monday to  
Saturday) or “MO-FR” (Monday to Friday).  
G Press the MENU EXIT button.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording start hour (ex:  
09), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
H Press the TIMER button.  
ø The recording start minutes position starts  
flashing.  
ø The timer recording indicator n will light on  
the digital display. The VCR is now in timer  
recording stand-by mode.  
6 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording start minutes  
(ex: 00), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
NOTE:  
ø The recording stop hour position starts flashing.  
œ To modify, cancel or stop timer recording, press the  
7 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording stop hour (ex:  
TIMER button to cancel the timer recording mode.  
17), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø The recording stop minutes position starts  
flashing.  
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PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING  
A timer recording of more than 24 hours can only be set  
on the 7th (SAT) and 8th (DAILY) lines of the (TIMER  
SET) menu.  
G Turn the JOG dial to select “Y”.  
<TIMER@SET>  
WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD  
SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@@21:00@**:**@@***@*  
MON@@@**:**@07:00@@@96@Y  
EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N  
Example 2: To record every week from Friday at 9:00  
PM (21:00) to Monday at 7:00 AM, in  
96-hour mode (recording speed).  
H Press the MENU EXIT button.  
œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
RECORDING”.  
I Press the TIMER button.  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAMME  
TIMER RECORDING” on page 27.  
ø The (TIMER SET) menu appears.  
<TIMER@SET>  
WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD  
SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N  
2 Turn the JOG dial until the “SAT” (Saturday) line is  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
3 Turn the JOG dial, to set the desired start day of the  
week (ex: FRI), then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
4 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording start hour (ex:  
21), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording start minutes  
(ex: 00), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
6 Turn the JOG dial to set “**” for the recording stop  
hour, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø The rest of the line settings will change to  
**:** *** *, the day of the next line will  
change to the next day and the start time will  
change to **:**automatically.  
7 Turn the JOG dial to set the desired stop day of the  
week (ex: MON), then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
8 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording stop hour (ex:  
07), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
9 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording stop minutes  
(ex: 00), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
F Turn the JOG dial to select the recording speed  
mode (ex: 96), then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
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PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING  
Setting the Holidays  
Changing a Programme Timer Recording  
By setting the holidays, timer recording will be conducted  
on those days, as set for Sundays.  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAMME  
TIMER RECORDING” on page 27.  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
2 Turn the JOG dial until the setting (line) to be  
changed is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “8.HOLIDAY SET”  
3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise, until the setting  
line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
to correct is flashing.  
ø The (HOLIDAY SET) menu appears.  
4 Turn the JOG dial, to correct the setting.  
<HOLIDAY@SET>  
@@1@@-----@@@11@@-----  
@@2@@-----@@@12@@-----  
@@3@@-----@@@13@@-----  
@@4@@-----@@@14@@-----  
@@5@@-----@@@15@@-----  
@@6@@-----@@@16@@-----  
@@7@@-----@@@17@@-----  
@@8@@-----@@@18@@-----  
@@9@@-----@@@19@@-----  
@10@@-----@@@20@@-----  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button, then press the TIMER  
button.  
To Cancel a Programme Timer  
Recording  
4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired line, then  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAMME  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
TIMER RECORDING” on page 27.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to set day of the holiday, then turn  
2 Turn the JOG dial until the setting (line) to be  
canceled is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
6 Turn the JOG dial to set month of the holiday, then  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise, until “Y” is  
flashing.  
ø Repeat steps 4 to 6 to set up to 20 holidays.  
4 Turn the JOG dial, to select “N”.  
7 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button, then press the TIMER  
NOTES:  
button.  
œ If setting holidays, be sure that a timer recording is set  
for Sunday. If not, this function will not operate.  
To cancel all programme timer  
recordings  
œ If a timer recording for Sundays is entered, the  
holidays timer recording will not function if the  
programme timer recording mode is set to “N”.  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAMME  
TIMER RECORDING” on page 27.  
œ If timer recording has been set for 24 hours or more,  
after midnight the recording will be carried out  
according to the (TIMER SET) menu settings, even if  
holiday timer recording has been set.  
2 Press the MENU RESET button.  
ø All programmed timer recordings are erased.  
3 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
œ To erase a setting, follow the same procedure as  
above, but at step 5 and 6, enter “--” instead of a  
setting.  
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PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING  
NOTES:  
œ During timer recording or timer recording stand-by, all  
the buttons on the VCR, except the TIMER button and  
the buttons to set/cancel the security lock (see page  
38), are disabled.  
œ If the power fails, the recording will be interrupted.  
When the power is restored, the recording will resume  
if the stop time has not yet been reached, and “P” will  
be displayed on the digital display. The VCR internal  
battery is completely recharged after the VCR has  
been connected to a live outlet for 48 hours, and it will  
maintain all the VCR settings memory for up to 30  
days.  
œ Set the timer recordings so that the recording times  
do not overlap. If they do, the one with the earliest  
recording start time will have priority. (See chart  
below.)  
7:00PM  
8:00PM  
9:00PM  
10:00PM  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
Programme 3  
These portions will  
not be recorded  
œ If no timer recording is set or a cassette without  
erasure-prevention tab is loaded, when the TIMER  
button is pressed the timer recording indicator “n” will  
start flashing.  
œ If “OFF” is displayed on the digital display, timer  
recording is not possible in order to prevent the  
recorded tape to be recorded over.  
œ If the recording speed mode has been set to “000”,  
single image recordings will be made.  
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RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER  
INPUT  
Recording can be controlled by an external start/stop  
signal input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal.  
While there is input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal, the  
external input indicator “E” will light on the digital display  
and the input will be recorded. Recording will stop when  
there are no more input signals.  
Example 3: To record using the signal input at the  
EXT TIMER IN terminal, in 24-hour  
mode.  
œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
RECORDING”.  
NOTE:  
œ External timer input recording can only be set on the  
“EXT” line of the (TIMER SET) menu.  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAMME  
TIMER RECORDING” on page 27.  
2 Turn the JOG dial until the “EXT” line is highlighted,  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the recording speed  
mode (ex: 24), then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
4 Turn the JOG dial to select “Y”.  
<TIMER@SET>  
WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD  
SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
EXT@@@*****@*****@@@24@Y  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
6 Press the TIMER button.  
NOTES:  
œ Alarm recording is not possible using this function.  
œ Alarm recording reset function is not possible using  
this function.  
œ Other timer recordings using the standard procedure  
can also be programmed.  
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SERIES RECORDING  
Using 2 VCRs or more, the series recording function lets  
you switch recording from one unit to the next (only with  
VCRs of the same model as this one).  
Operation  
The output signal at the TAPE END OUT terminal will be  
present either at the point when the counter reading is  
3H 00M 00S or when VCR No. 1 reaches the end of the  
tape, whichever is first.  
Series Recording Setup  
œ Connect 2 VCRs or more as illustrated below.  
When this signal is received by VCR No. 2, it will start  
recording.  
œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
RECORDING”.  
When the tape end is reached, operation is then carried  
out according to the “TAPE END MODE” setting in the  
(GENERAL SET) menu.  
1 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set  
the recording speed mode.  
2 Set the following items as indicated.  
NOTES:  
œ When using tapes that are based on the VHS  
standard, a single tape can be used to record 3H 00M  
00S or more based on the counter setting.  
Item  
VCR No.1  
VCR No.2  
and on  
Cassette tape  
Loaded  
Stop  
Loaded  
Stop  
œ If “SERIES REC” is set to “N” in the (ALARM/SERIES  
Operation mode  
REC SET) menu, series recording will not be possible.  
“TAPE END MODE”(in  
(GENERAL SET) menu)  
REW,  
STOP or  
EJECT  
REW,  
STOP or  
EJECT  
œ The counter must start from the beginning of tape, or  
the series recording out will not function properly.  
œ Even if “OFF” is displayed, series recording will be  
conducted if there is an input at the SERIES IN  
terminal.  
“SERIES REC” (in  
(ALARM/SERIES REC  
SET) menu)  
Y (YES)  
Y (YES)  
Timer recording  
OFF (not  
set)  
OFF (not  
set)  
Loop recording  
œ Connect the output from the TAPE END OUT terminal  
of the last VCR to the SERIES IN terminal of the first  
VCR.  
Power  
ON  
Stand-by  
Set  
Security lock  
Canceled  
3 Press the REC button on VCR No.1.  
œ The “TAPE END MODE” in (GENERAL SET) menu  
ø Recording will start in series recording mode.  
should be set to “REW” for all units without fail.  
4 Set the security lock on VCR No.1.  
œ In loop recording mode, the tape will be re-recorded  
over. If you need to keep the recorded information,  
please eject the tape after recording is complete and  
insert a new tape.  
Connection  
Series recording  
Loop recording  
Video camera  
Monitor TV  
To VIDEO OUT jack  
To VIDEO IN jack  
VCR No. 1  
VCR No. 2  
SERIES IN  
COM TAPE END OUT  
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT  
SERIES IN  
COM TAPE END OUT  
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT  
To SERIES IN terminal  
To COM terminal  
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SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING  
The single image recording function of this VCR can be  
used to create image data files or animations.  
NOTES:  
œ The trigger at the 1 SHOT IN terminal should be on  
for 0.1 sec. or more.  
Single Image Recording Setup  
œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
œ The trigger interval at the 1 SHOT IN terminal varies  
according to the number of images to record, but  
should be over 1 sec.  
RECORDING”.  
œ Alarm recording is not possible during single image  
1 In stop mode, press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or  
recording.  
j) button, to set the recording speed to “000”.  
œ During the “INTERVAL” period set for single image  
recording, the WARNING OUT terminal will not be 0 V  
even if the “NON REC” on the (WARNING  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “5.ALARM/SERIES  
REC SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
OUT/CONTROL SET) menu is set to “Y”.  
œ If a single image recording trigger is not received (or if  
the REC button is not pressed) during the duration set  
for “INTERVAL”, single image recording will be  
conducted automatically after the set duration.  
ø The (ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu  
appears.  
<ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET>  
*ALARM@SET  
@@MODE@@@@@@@@@@@Y1  
@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@3H  
@@DURATION@@@@@@@20S  
*1@SHOT@SET  
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@1  
@@INTERVAL@@@@@@@1M  
*SERIES@REC@@@@@@N  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@3:00  
œ If a single image recording trigger is received (or if the  
REC button is pressed) during the duration set for  
“INTERVAL”, single image recording will be  
conducted immediately.  
œ When using the 1 SHOT IN terminal, connect a  
make-contact switch (no voltage) between the 1  
SHOT IN and COM terminals.  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “FIELD” setting is  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to set the number of fields  
(images) to record every time(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 30,  
60), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
Recording of set number of images  
6 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
7 Turn the JOG dial to set the interval between each  
image recording (1M, 2M, 3M), then turn the  
SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
8 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
Input of single  
image recording  
trigger  
Input of single image  
recording trigger  
9 Press the REC button.  
ø The single image recording mode will be  
activated (the VCR will be in recording stand-by  
mode).  
“INTERVAL” setting (1, 2 or 3 minutes)  
F Press the REC button one more time, or send a  
trigger through the 1 SHOT IN terminal on the back  
panel, to start the single image recording.  
NOTE:  
œ If a setting other than “1” is selected for “FIELD” at  
step 5, recording will be done in 120-hour mode.  
The recording speed cannot be modified.  
G When finished, press the STOP button.  
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NORMAL PLAYBACK  
Normal Playback  
Vertical Lock Control  
1 Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor.  
During still image mode,  
1 Press the V. LOCK+ button repeatedly to reduce the  
2 Load the video cassette tape.  
vertical rolling of the image.  
3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to  
2 If it cannot be corrected, press the V. LOCK– button  
select the playback speed mode.  
repeatedly.  
ø The selected playback speed mode is  
displayed on the digital display.  
NOTE:  
œ This function does not operate when a warning  
NOTES:  
display appears on the digital display.  
œ A slow motion effect or accelerated playback  
effect can be achieved by using a slower or faster  
playback speed than the speed used for recording.  
Sharpness Control  
1 During playback, press and hold the SHARPNESS  
œ If the playback speed mode is set to “000”,  
button for 3 seconds or more.  
playback (step 4) will not be possible.  
ø SH@-:-appears on the digital display.  
4 Press the PLAY button.  
2 Press the SOFT (or SHARP) button for the desired  
ø Playback starts.  
sharpness of the image.  
ø If necessary, adjust the tracking to eliminate the  
noise from the picture.  
3 When finished, press the SHARPNESS button.  
NOTE:  
ø If the image is unstable (rolling vertically),  
adjust the vertical lock control to correct.  
œ This function does not operate when a warning  
display appears on the digital display.  
5 To stop playback, press the STOP button.  
ø To advance (or rewind) the tape, turn the  
SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or counterclockwise).  
Audio Playback  
œ Audio playback is only possible in 3-hour, 12-hour and  
NOTE:  
24-hour modes.  
œ A tape recorded on a time lapse video cassette  
recorder produced by another manufacturer may not  
play back with the same degree of clarity on this unit.  
œ The playback speed has to be the same as the  
recording speed, for normal playback of the audio.  
œ For a tape recorded in 12-hour and 24-hour recording  
modes, to playback the audio, press the AUDIO ON  
button after pressing the PLAY button. “A” will be  
displayed to the left of the playback speed on the  
digital display.  
Tracking Control  
If there is noise in the image during playback,  
1 While looking at the playback picture, press the  
TRACKING+ button repeatedly to minimize the  
noise.  
2 If it cannot be minimized, press the TRACKING–  
button repeatedly.  
NOTE:  
œ This function does not operate when a warning  
display appears on the digital display.  
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK  
Picture Search (Forward and Reverse)  
Reverse Playback  
1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or  
counterclockwise), during normal playback. See  
“SHUTTLE Ring Operation”.  
1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise and hold  
it, during normal playback. See “SHUTTLE Ring  
Operation”.  
ø The image can be seen while the tape is  
ø Reverse playback will start.  
advanced (or rewound) at high speed.  
2 To return to normal playback, release the SHUTTLE  
2 To return to normal playback, release the SHUTTLE  
ring.  
ring.  
NOTES:  
NOTES:  
œ During reverse playback, noise will appear in the  
œ During picture search, noise (horizontal bars) will  
picture.  
appear in the picture.  
œ If operated from normal playback mode, reverse  
playback is only possible during 3-hour playback  
speed mode.  
œ The sound is muted.  
œ The sound is muted.  
Still Image  
1 Press the STILL/PAUSE button, during normal  
Slow motion (Forward and Reverse)  
playback.  
ø A still image can be viewed.  
1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or  
counterclockwise) and hold it, during still image  
mode.  
2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.  
See “SHUTTLE Ring Operation”.  
NOTES:  
ø Forward (or reverse) slow motion playback will  
œ If still mode continues for 5 minutes or more, the VCR  
start.  
will go into stop mode to avoid damaging the tape.  
2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.  
œ If the image is unstable (rolling vertically), adjust the  
vertical lock control to correct.  
NOTES:  
œ The sound is muted.  
œ If slow motion mode continues for 5 minutes or more,  
the VCR will switch to stop mode to avoid damaging  
the tape.  
Field Advance (Forward and Reverse)  
1 Turn the JOG dial clockwise (or counterclockwise),  
œ The sound is muted.  
during still image mode.  
ø The still image is advanced (or rewound) of one  
image (field).  
ø Turn the dial faster to increase the speed of the  
field advance.  
2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.  
NOTES:  
œ During reverse field advance, noise will appear in the  
picture.  
œ If field advance mode continues for 5 minutes or  
more, the VCR will switch to stop mode to avoid  
damaging the tape.  
œ The sound is muted.  
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK  
NOTES:  
SHUTTLE Ring Operation  
œ If operated from still image mode and playback mode,  
operation will return to the original mode when the  
SHUTTLE ring is released.  
From normal playback, still image, stop mode, etc., turn  
the clockwise or counterclockwise to select a mode as  
indicated below.  
œ If operated from normal playback mode, reverse  
playback is only possible during 3-hour playback  
speed mode.  
1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring in either direction where the  
desired mode is selected.  
: Operation will not return to the original mode when  
the SHUTTLE ring is released.  
œ The sound is muted.  
œ While turning the SHUTTLE ring, press the SHUTTLE  
HOLD button. The operation in progress at that time  
will continue even when the SHUTTLE ring is  
released. To stop the operation, press the SHUTTLE  
HOLD button or the STOP button, or turn the  
SHUTTLE ring.  
Original  
Reverse direction  
Forward direction  
mode  
Shuttle operations that cannot use the SHUTTLE HOLD button.  
Rewind  
Rewind  
Stop  
Fast forward  
Fast  
forward  
Forward picture  
search (Locked)  
Reverse picture  
search (Locked)  
Rewind  
*1  
Fast forward  
Fast forward  
Reverse picture  
search (Locked)  
Forward picture  
search (Locked)  
Rewind  
*2  
Shuttle operations that can use the SHUTTLE HOLD button.  
Normal  
playback  
Reverse picture  
search  
Forward picture  
search  
Reverse playback  
Normal playback  
Reverse  
Reverse  
Still  
image  
Slow  
motion  
Normal  
playback  
Reverse picture  
search  
Forward picture  
search  
Slow  
playback  
motion  
*1: Forward picture search.  
*2: Reverse picture search.  
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DAY/TIME SEARCH  
Day/Time Search  
NOTES:  
œ If the end of the tape is reached during a search, the  
tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape  
is reached, it will stop.  
This searches for a specified day/time for still images to  
be played back.  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
œ The alarm and day/time data are recorded on the tape  
in a similar format. If they overlap, the alarm data will  
have the priority. Therefore, when searching for a  
day/time when an alarm recording was done, the  
day/time search will not stop at the desired location. In  
such a case, use alarm scan to find the desired  
recording location.  
2 Press the SEARCH button three times during stop  
mode.  
ø T/D SEARCH 01 00:00will be displayed on  
screen.  
3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set  
the desired day, then press the SHIFT « button.  
œ The day/time search function may not operate  
correctly if searching for a timer recording time or if  
the clock on the recording VCR has been adjusted  
using the CLOCK ADJUSTMENT function.  
4 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set  
the desired hour, then press the SHIFT « button.  
5 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set  
the desired minutes.  
œ If the recording has been made in 120-hour or more  
mode, the day/time search with a minutes setting (see  
step 5 above) will not operate. When using the  
day/time search function on such a recording, set the  
minutes (see step 5 above) to “00”.  
NOTES:  
œ The setting can be made in 10 minutes  
increments only.  
œ For recordings made on other VCRs, the exact  
time may not be found even if the minutes are  
entered. For tapes recorded on older models of  
VCRs produced by this company (the ones  
without a minutes setting for the day/time search  
function), make sure to set the minutes to “00”.  
œ If a recording on a tape extends for over a one month  
period, the same day may be present twice on the  
tape. If such a day is searched, since there is no  
month search setting, the desired day may not be  
found.  
œ This function does not operate when a warning  
6 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or  
display appears on the digital display.  
counterclockwise).  
ø The desired day/time is searched and a still  
image of the recording will appear on-screen.  
7 Press the PLAY button.  
ø Playback will start.  
TAPE COUNTER  
Using the counter, it is easy to find a desired recording.  
NOTES:  
1 Press the COUNTER RESET button, at the  
œ There is no tape counter indication for the blank  
beginning of the desired recording.  
portions of the tape.  
ø The counter will be reset to 0H 00M 00S.  
œ In the 3-hour recording speed mode only, the tape  
counter indicates real hours, minutes and seconds.  
2 Press the COUNTER MEMORY button.  
œ In the other recording speed modes, the tape counter  
indication is a ratio of the 3-hour mode base  
indication. (In 24-hour recording mode, each “second”  
of the tape counter actually represents approximately  
27/3 = 9 real seconds.)  
ø [appears on the digital display.  
ø To cancel the counter memory function, press  
the COUNTER MEMORY button a second time.  
3 After recording or playback, turn the SHUTTLE ring  
counterclockwise from stop mode.  
œ There may be a slight discrepancy between the  
position shown on the tape counter and the actual  
tape position.  
ø The tape is rewound to the counter 0H 00M  
00Sreading.  
œ When rewinding the tape past the “0H 00M 00S”  
ø If you rewind the tape past the 0H 00M 00S”  
position, a minus (– ) sign will be displayed.  
position, turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
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SECURITY LOCK  
This VCR is equipped with two types of security lock: a  
quick method security lock and a 4 digit security lock.  
4 Digit Security Lock  
When the security lock is applied, the VCR cannot be  
operated by someone who does not know the correct  
password. You need to enter the password in order to  
operate the VCR.  
The security lock function is designed to prevent  
accidental stopping of recording if the STOP button is  
pressed inadvertently.  
NOTE:  
Setting the 4 digit security lock  
œ The security lock cannot be engaged while a menu is  
1 Press the SECURITY LOCK button.  
displayed.  
ø ----appears on the digital display.  
2 Use the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring to set the 4  
Quick Method Security Lock  
1 While holding the SHIFT « button, press the  
digit pass word.  
JOG dial. . . . . . . . . . To select a digit  
REC/PLAY SPEED j button.  
SHUTTLE ring . . . . . To move between digits  
ø ö appears on the digital display.  
ø When the 4th digit is entered and the  
SHUTTLE ring is then turned clockwise, the  
lock is engaged and ö appears on the digital  
display.  
To cancel the security lock, while holding the SHIFT  
« button, press the REC/PLAY SPEED l button,  
ö ” will be erased from the digital display.  
NOTES:  
NOTE:  
œ While the security lock is engaged all commands,  
except the one to cancel the security lock, are  
disabled.  
œ When the digits are entered and the SHUTTLE ring is  
turned clockwise, the numerals are replaced by “-”  
characters.  
œ The quick method security lock will be cancelled by  
pressing the ALL RESET button.  
Cancel the 4 digit security lock  
1 Press any button.  
ø ö flashes in the digital display for 3 seconds,  
and then ----appears.  
2 Use the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring to set the 4  
digit pass word.  
JOG dial. . . . . . . . . . To select a digit  
SHUTTLE ring . . . . . To move between digits  
ø When the 4th digit is entered and the  
SHUTTLE ring is then turned clockwise, the  
lock is disengaged and ö disappears from  
the digital display.  
ø If the password is incorrect, the VCR returns to  
the initial condition.  
NOTE:  
œ Operation 2 should be carried out within 7 seconds  
of starting setting 1.  
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CLOCK ADJUSTMENT  
The time for the second and subsequent VCRs can be  
set to the same time as the first VCR.  
Example  
<GENERAL@SET>  
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@03:00  
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N  
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU  
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR  
A signal from a separate device can also be used to set  
the time for the second and subsequent VCRs to the  
same time as the first VCR. When using the signal from  
a separate device to set the time, input a 0 V signal to  
the CONTROL IN terminal of the first VCR for 100 ms or  
longer.  
6 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
The setting procedure on the first VCR is now  
completed.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”  
7 Repeat the procedure for all the other VCRs, setting  
“CLOCK ADJUST” (to the same time as set on the  
first VCR).  
line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “CLOCK ADJUST”  
setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
NOTE:  
œ This function will not operate on the day the  
5 Turn the JOG dial to set the hour at which the  
adjustment will be conducted, then turn the  
SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
summer/standard time is changed.  
Connection  
NOTE:  
VCR No. 1  
VCR No. 2  
œ The clock adjustment cannot be set to “00:00”.  
CONTROL IN COM CONTROL OUT  
CONTROL IN COM CONTROL OUT  
To CONTROL IN terminal  
To COM terminal  
SELECTING INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS  
The input and output terminal signals can be selected so  
that the VCR can be connected to older models of VCR.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
SET1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . According to indication on  
back panel. (Select when  
not connecting to an older  
model.)  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “9. OTHERS” line,  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
SET2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTROL IN is set to  
CLOCK IN, SERIES IN is  
set to EJECT IN,  
ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.  
<OTHERS>  
*ALARM@LOG  
*POWER@FAILURE/DEW  
*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1  
CONTROL OUT is set to  
CLOCK OUT and TIMER  
OUT is set to EJECT  
OUT. (Select when  
connecting to an older  
model.)  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “TERMINAL SET” setting  
6 When finished, press the MENU EXIT button.  
is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
NOTE:  
œ If set to “SET2”, the “SERIES REC” line will not  
appear in the (ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu.  
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SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE  
Cassette Eject Setup  
When using two or more VCRs, the cassette tapes of all  
the VCRs or some of the VCRs can be ejected at the  
same time.  
Connection  
VCR No. 1  
VCR No. 2  
SERIES IN  
COM  
TIMER OUT  
SERIES IN  
COM  
TIMER OUT  
To SERIES IN terminal  
To COM terminal  
NOTE:  
œ “TERMINAL SET” in the (OTHERS) menu should  
always be set to “SET2”.  
Eject input (SERIES IN) terminal  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
œ Depending on the “EJECT MODE” setting in the  
(WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu (see  
“Cassette Eject Setup”), the cassette loaded into the  
VCR can be ejected when there is input to this  
terminal.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “4.WARNING  
OUT/CONTR. SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE  
ring clockwise.  
ø The (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu  
appears.  
Eject output (TIMER OUT) terminal  
œ A signal is output from this terminal when the EJECT  
button is pressed (if the VCR is set up as the  
“MASTER” VCR; see step 7 under “Cassette Eject  
Setup”) or when there is input (a trigger) at the  
SERIES IN terminal, even if the security lock is set or  
a cassette is not loaded.  
<WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP  
ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N  
MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y  
<CONTROL@SET>  
EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1  
OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE  
NOTES:  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “EJECT MODE” setting is  
œ The terminal names and signals are different from the  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
usual setting.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired cassette  
œ Names in brackets apply to terminals on the rear  
eject mode, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
panel.  
EJECT1 . . . . The cassette is ejected only if the  
VCR is not in recording or  
recording pause mode.  
EJECT2 . . . . The cassette is ejected only if the  
VCR is in stop mode.  
6 Turn the JOG dial until the “OPERATION” setting is  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
7 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired operation,  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
SLAVE . . . . . The function is restricted to only  
the VCR being operated.  
MASTER . . . The function is applied to the VCR  
being operated and all VCRs that  
are connected after it.  
8 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
NOTE:  
œ The EJECT button will not be operative during  
recording mode.  
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SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL  
When two or more VCRs are connected together, the  
VCRs can be operated simultaneously just by operating  
the VCR that has been set to “MASTER”, without using a  
system controller (sold separately).  
Operator Mode  
This mode lets you carry out basic operations (ejecting,  
recording, stopping, rewinding, changing the recording  
speed mode and power on/stand-by).  
There are two modes available: operator mode and  
administrator/installer mode. The operations that can be  
carried out in each mode are different.  
NOTE:  
œ This mode will not work correctly unless the VCRs are  
in the same initial state.  
NOTES:  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
œ The operation and setting can only be carried out with  
the button of this unit.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
2
œ Use cables with a thickness of A.W.G.24 (0.2 mm ) or  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “4.WARNING  
OUT/CONTR. SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE  
ring clockwise.  
more and a length no more than 1.5 m to connect  
VCRs.  
œ It is recommended that you do not connect any more  
ø The (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu  
than 10 VCRs together.  
appears.  
œ Only one VCR can be specified at the master unit.  
<WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP  
ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N  
MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y  
œ Do not mix operator mode and administrator/installer  
mode in the same installation.  
œ Do not connect the VCRs in a loop.  
<CONTROL@SET>  
EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1  
OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE  
œ “TERMINAL SET” in the (OTHERS) menu should  
always be set to “SET1”.  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “OPERATION” setting is  
œ The VCR operation may not e completely  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
synchronized depending on the VCR statuses, the  
operating environment and the operation timing. It is  
recommended that you check the operating statuses  
and menus after carrying out each operation.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired operation,  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
SLAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . The function is restricted  
to only the VCR being  
operated.  
Connection  
MASTER . . . . . . . . . . The function is applied to  
the VCR being operated  
VCR No. 1  
VCR No. 2  
CONTROL IN COM CONTROL OUT  
CONTROL IN COM CONTROL OUT  
and all VCRs that are  
connected after it.  
To CONTROL IN terminal  
To COM terminal  
œ When the “OPERATION” is set to “MASTER”,  
“SC” lights on the digital display.  
6 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
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SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL  
Setting the Cassette Eject Mode  
Administrator/Installer Mode  
Operator mode can be used to eject cassettes for all  
VCRs or for specified VCRs.  
This mode lets you carry out basic operations (ejecting,  
recording, stopping, rewinding, changing the recording  
speed mode and power on/stand-by) and also make  
menu settings.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 5 under “Operator Mode”.  
2 Turn the JOG dial until the “EJECT MODE” setting is  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
NOTES:  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired cassette  
œ This mode will not work correctly unless the VCRs are  
eject mode, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
in the same initial state.  
EJECT1 . . . . . . . . . . . . The cassette is ejected  
only if the VCR is not in  
œ Menu settings will not work correctly unless the menu  
settings for the VCRs are the same. Set the menu  
settings for each VCR to the initial setting before  
using this mode to change the settings.  
recording or recording  
pause mode.  
EJECT2 . . . . . . . . . . . . The cassette is ejected  
œ If a power failure occurs, make the settings again.  
only if the VCR is in stop  
mode.  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
2 While holding the STOP button, press the  
STILL/PAUSE button for 3 seconds or more on the  
VCR that is set to be the master VCR.  
4 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
ø SCwill flash on the digital display.  
“SC” flashes (master) . The menu settings can be  
changed for the VCR  
being operated and all  
VCRs that are connected  
after it.  
œ This mode can be used regardless of the  
“OPERATION” setting in the (WARNING  
OUT/CONTROL SET) menu.  
“SC” off (slave) . . . . . . The menu settings can be  
changed for only the VCR  
being operated.  
œ To cancel the master mode, press and hold the  
STOP button and then press the STILL/PAUSE  
button.  
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SETTING FOR RS-485 OR RS-232C USE  
The RS-485 interface can be used to operate the VCR  
using a SANYO brand system controller. Furthermore,  
the RS-232C interface can be used to operate the VCR  
Settings when using RS-485  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
using a computer.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “9.OTHERS” line,  
NOTES:  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
œ This can only be used when the RS-485/232C  
ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.  
interface board (VZU-485/232C) is installed.  
<OTHERS>  
*ALARM@LOG  
œ Refer to the instruction manuals for the  
VZU-485/232C, the system controller and/or the  
computer.  
*POWER@FAILURE/DEW  
*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1  
*RS-485@SET  
@@STATUS@INFO.@@@Y  
@@ALARM@INFO.@@@@Y  
Setting the Address and Data Transfer  
Speed  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “STATUS INFO.” setting  
œ Make this setting without a cassette tape inserted.  
is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
1 Press the COUNTER RESET button for 3 seconds  
5 Turn the JOG dial to set the “STATUS INFO.”  
or more.  
setting, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø 485or 232appears on the digital display.  
Y. . . . . . . . . . The VCR status information is  
output at the RS-485 connector.  
2 Turn the JOG dial to select the interface being used,  
RS-232C or RS-485.  
N . . . . . . . . . The status information is not  
output at the RS-485 connector.  
ø 232or 485appears on the digital display.  
6 Turn the JOG dial until the “ALARM INFO.” setting is  
œ When setting “232”, carry out step 3 and then  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
step 6.  
7 Turn the JOG dial to set the “ALARM INFO.” setting,  
3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
4 Turn the JOG dial to set the VCR address (from 000  
Y. . . . . . . . . . The VCR alarm information (alarm  
recording start and stop) and  
to 127).  
ø The address set appears on the digital display.  
video loss information are output  
at the RS-485 connector.  
5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
N . . . . . . . . . The VCR alarm information (alarm  
recording start and stop) and  
6 Turn the JOG dial to set the data transfer speed  
(19200, 2400, 4800, 9600).  
video loss information are not  
output at the RS-485 connector.  
ø The data transfer speed set appears on the  
digital display.  
8 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
7 When finished, Press the COUNTER RESET button.  
9 Set the TERMINATE switch on the back panel to the  
“ON” or “OFF” position  
NOTE:  
OFF side . . . Not terminated  
ON side . . . . Terminated  
œ When the MENU RESET button is pressed, the  
setting appearing on the digital display is reset to the  
default setting.  
NOTE:  
œ When a warning state (non-recording, mechanical  
problem or clog detection) occurs, the warning state is  
output from the RS-485 connector. However,  
non-recording warning states are not output if “NON  
REC” is set to “N” in the (WARNING OUT/CONTROL  
SET) menu. In addition, the clog detection warning  
state is not output if “CLOG DETECT.” is set to “N” in  
the (GENERAL SET) menu.  
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CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO  
CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
NOTE:  
œ If the MENU RESET button is pressed while the  
“POWER FAILURE” and “DEW” data is displayed, the  
data is erased. The “USED TIME” data cannot be reset.  
“P” will be erased from the digital display.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “9.OTHERS” line,  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.  
<OTHERS>  
*ALARM@LOG  
*POWER@FAILURE/DEW  
*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1  
4 Turn the JOG dial to select the “POWER  
FAILURE/DEW” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
ø The (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME)  
menu appears.  
Example  
<POWER@FAILURE>  
001@FAILURE@@25-12@07:15  
@@@@RECOVERY@25-12@07:30  
<DEW>  
001@FAILURE@@25-12@11:00  
@@@@RECOVERY@25-12@12:00  
<USED@TIME>  
@@VIDEO@@@@@@@@@00003H  
@@POWER@@@@@@@@@00007H  
POWER FAILURE . . . . The number of power  
failures, and the date and  
time of the most recent  
power failure and  
recovery are displayed.  
DEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The number of failures  
due to condensation, and  
the date and time of the  
most recent failure and  
recovery are displayed.  
USED TIME . . . . . . . . . The video heads usage  
duration and the power on  
duration are displayed.  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
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OUTPUTTERMINALS  
TAPE END OUT Terminal  
COM Terminal  
œ During recording, when the end of the tape is reached  
or when the tape counter reading indicates 3 hours,  
the output becomes 0V (Low). During autorepeat  
recording, the output becomes 0 V (Low) for about 2  
seconds only.  
œ Common GND (ground) terminal when connecting  
other terminals to external devices.  
TIMER OUT Terminal  
œ During timer recording, the output becomes 0 V.  
œ To reset the output, press the STOP or EJECT button.  
œ During timer recording stand-by mode, the output is 5  
V (High).  
TAPE END OUT Terminal Output Setting  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
Timer recording  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
5V (H)  
(Output impedance: 5.7 k)  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “5.ALARM/SERIES  
REC SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
0V (L)  
ø The (ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu  
appears.  
<ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET>  
*ALARM@SET  
@@MODE@@@@@@@@@@@Y1  
@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@3H  
@@DURATION@@@@@@@20S  
*1@SHOT@SET  
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@1  
@@INTERVAL@@@@@@@1M  
*SERIES@REC@@@@@@N  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@3:00  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “TAPE END OUT” setting  
is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
3:00 . . . . . . . The output becomes 0 V (Low)  
when the tape counter reaches  
“3H 00M 00S” and/or when the  
tape reaches the end.  
END . . . . . . . The output becomes 0 V (Low)  
when the tape reaches the end.  
NOTES:  
œ If the “SERIES REC” is set to “Y” in the  
(ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu, the output  
becomes 0 V (Low) for about 2 seconds when the  
counter reaches “3H 00M 00S”, even if the “TAPE  
END OUT” is set to “END”.  
œ If the “SERIES REC” is set to “Y” in the  
(ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu, the output  
becomes 0 V (Low) until 5 minutes have passed  
after the tape reaches the end.  
6 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
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OUTPUTTERMINALS  
SW OUT Terminal  
When recording, a pulse signal is output at the SW OUT  
terminal.  
9 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired “3H” mode,  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
Y. . . . . . . . . . When recording in 3-hour mode, a  
pulse signal is output.  
This terminal is usually connected to the switch input  
(SW IN) of devices like a camera switcher unit, or a quad  
compressor.  
N. . . . . . . . . . When recording in 3-hour mode, a  
pulse signal is not output.  
F Press the MENU EXIT button.  
FIELD: 20 msec.  
FRAME: 5 msec.  
5V (H)  
(Output impedance: 5.7 k)  
0V (L)  
SW OUT Terminal Output Setting  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “2.DISPLAY/SW  
OUT SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
ø The (DISPLAY/SW OUT SET) menu appears.  
<DISPLAY@SET>@@@@SET@UP  
DATE@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
TIME@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
SPEED@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
ALARM@COUNT@@@@@@Y  
<SW@OUT@SET>  
TIMING@@@@@@@@@@@FIELD  
FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@@1  
3H@MODE@@@@@@@@@@Y  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “TIMING” setting is  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired output timing,  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
FIELD. . . . . . 1 pulse is output after each set  
number of fields.  
FRAME . . . . 1 pulse is output after each set  
number of frames.  
6 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
7 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired pulse signal  
interval (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 30 or 60), then turn the  
SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
œ If “TIMING” is set to FRAME (see step 5),  
“FRAME” will be indicated instead of “FIELD”.  
8 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
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OUTPUTTERMINALS  
WARNING OUT Terminal  
œ The WARNING OUT terminal output becomes 0 V  
(Low) in accordance with the (WARNING  
OUT/CONTROL SET) menu.  
VIDEO LOSS . . . . . The output becomes 0 V  
and “V” appears on the  
digital display when there is  
no video signal  
CLOG DETECT. . . . The output becomes 0 V  
and “C” appears on the  
digital display when the  
heads are dirty and the  
recording quality  
WARNING OUT Terminal Output Setting  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
deteriorates  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “4. WARNING  
OUT/CONTR. SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE  
ring clockwise.  
8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 when setting other items.  
9 When finished, press the MENU EXIT button.  
ø The (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu  
appears.  
NOTES:  
<WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP  
ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N  
MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@Y  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y  
œ The “VIDEO LOSS” line does not appear if “VIDEO  
LOSS” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.  
œ The “CLOG DETECT.” line does not appear if “CLOG  
DETECT.” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.  
<CONTROL@SET>  
EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1  
OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE  
œ Displays on the digital display take precedence over  
other displays.  
4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
œ Canceling warning displays and output.  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then  
Press the STOP button once.  
The warning display disappears from the digital  
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
display.  
SET UP . . . . Set each item  
Press the STOP button once more.  
If “MECHA. PROBLEM” or “CLOG DETECT.”  
warnings are being output, then output stops.  
ALL Y . . . . . . To set all items to “Y”  
ALL N. . . . . . To set all items to “N”  
œ If using the “SET UP” setting, continue with steps  
œ If the “NON REC”, “VIDEO LOSS” or “ALARM”  
warning is being output, the condition immediately  
before the warning output is restored and the  
output stops.  
6 to 8.  
6 Turn the JOG dial until the item for warning output is  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
œ If the system has shut down because of a  
“MECHA. PROBLEM” warning, the output is  
canceled when the ALL RESET button is pressed.  
7 Turn the JOG dial to set “Y” (warning is given) or “N”  
(warning is not given), then turn the SHUTTLE ring  
clockwise.  
ALARM. . . . . . . . . . . The output becomes 0 V  
and “A” appears on the  
digital display during alarm  
recording  
NON REC . . . . . . . . The output becomes 0 V  
and “N” appears on the  
digital display if the VCR  
enters a mode other than  
recording (i.e. recording  
pause, stop mode, etc.)  
during recording  
MECHA. PROBLEM . . . The output becomes 0 V  
and “M” appears on the  
digital display when the  
tape stops or other problem  
with the internal mechanism  
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OUTPUTTERMINALS  
REMOTE Jack  
Remote control setting  
Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting a  
remote controller with a circuit such as indicated below,  
to the REMOTE jack.  
The remote control switch 7 (see illustration at left) can  
be set to either eject the tape or access the menus.  
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
NOTES:  
œ Use a 3.5 mm mini-jack type plug.  
3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”  
line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
œ The connection should be done using a shielded  
cable no more than 5 meters long.  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
œ The functions not available on the VCR will not  
<GENERAL@SET>  
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00  
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N  
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU  
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR  
operate.  
œ You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold  
separately) to control the VCR remotely. The  
functions not available on the VCR will not operate.  
Remote control circuit  
4 Turn the JOG dial until the “REMOTE” setting is  
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
R0 1.2K  
5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired switch mode,  
SW0: EJECT  
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.  
R1 0.3K  
MENU. . . . . . Switch operates as an MENU  
SW1: STOP  
button  
R2 0.43K  
SW2: STILL/PAUSE  
EJECT . . . . . Switch operates as an EJECT  
button  
R3 0.51K  
SW3: REW  
6 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
R4 0.62K  
SW4: FF  
R5 0.75K  
SW5: PLAY  
R6 0.91K  
SW6: REC  
R7 1.1K  
SW7: MENU (or EJECT)  
R8 1.3K  
SW8: REV  
R9 2.0K  
SW9: REC/PLAY SPEED j  
R10 2.4K  
SW10: REC/PLAY SPEED l  
R11 3.6K  
SW11: SHIFT ]  
R12 5.6K  
SW12: SHIFT «  
The resistance tolerance is  
2% or less.  
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HEAD SWITCHING FUNCTION  
This unit is equipped with 4 double azimuth heads.  
Under normal conditions, recording and playback is done  
using the main heads “A1” and “B1”.  
Azimuth indicator  
B2 (secondary)  
A1 (main)  
NOTES:  
œ When the end of the tape is reached, the head  
combination automatically returns to the normal  
setting. The head combination will also automatically  
return to the normal setting when the tape is stopped,  
the cassette is ejected or after a power interruption.  
B1 (main)  
A2 (secondary)  
If a problem occurs with the main heads, for example if  
only one channel is being recorded and playback cannot  
be done, you can temporarily switch to the secondary  
heads so that the playback picture can be viewed.  
œ When using the head combination 1 or 2 during  
playback, note the following points.  
(If a problem occurs with the main heads, it is  
recommended that you have the unit repaired as soon  
as possible.)  
3-hour mode  
The image is close to normal, but there will be  
some shaking in the vertical direction.  
12 or 24-hour mode  
Switching heads combination and azimuth  
display  
Noise bars will be visible  
48 - 960-hour mode  
The heads that are used can be switched to any of the  
combinations (1, 2 or 3) indicated in the table below,  
until the playback picture can be viewed. When switching  
to a combination other than the main heads, the  
Noise bars will appear and disappear  
Field advance  
Noise bars will appear and disappear  
corresponding azimuth indicator will be displayed.  
1 Start playback.  
2 Press and hold the MENU button, then press the  
PLAY button.  
3 Release the button.  
ø The selected heads combination will change in  
the order indicated in the table below.  
To select another head combination, repeat steps 2  
and 3 above.  
1
2
3
4
Heads  
Azimuth indicator  
combination  
1
2
3
4
A1 and A2  
B1 and B2  
A2 and B2  
+
1
A1 and B1 No indicator (Normal head  
combination)  
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MAINTENANCE  
Daily Inspection  
Periodic Inspection  
The following daily inspections are recommended in  
order to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of  
the unit.  
Periodic inspection and maintenance should be referred  
to your dealer.  
If there is noise in the playback picture, and it cannot be  
corrected using the tracking control, it may indicated that  
the video heads need cleaning.  
The daily inspections are particularly important if using  
autorepeat recording.  
Soiling is unlikely, thanks to the automatic head cleaning  
function, but due to factors such as the use of poor  
quality tape and the usage environment the heads could  
become dirty in a short time.  
Inspection Procedure  
1 Turn on the power to the VCR, camera, TV monitor  
and other connected devices.  
The video heads should be inspected every 1,000 hours  
of use to determine if they need to be replaced.  
2 Check that the image received on the TV monitor is  
correct.  
The video heads usage can be checked using the  
(POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME) menu.  
3 Check that the on-screen display of the date and  
time is correct.  
4 To check the recording condition of the previous  
Cabinet Cleaning  
day, rewind the recorded tape a few seconds.  
Clean the outside of the cabinet with a clean, soft cloth,  
moistened with lukewarm water and wrung dry.  
5 Press the PLAY button and check that the playback  
image is correct.  
6 Check that the recorded date and time are correct.  
DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR OTHER TYPES OF  
CLEANERS. THESE CHEMICALS CAN CRACK OR  
DISCOLOR THE CABINET.  
NOTES:  
œ If the security lock is engaged, it has to be released  
before proceeding to the inspection.  
About the Backup Battery  
œ If any problem is discovered during the inspection,  
turn off the VCR, unplug the power cord then consult  
your dealer.  
The date and time settings are maintained for up to 30  
days by a rechargeable lithium battery that is fully  
charged after the VCR has been connected to a power  
source for 48 hours or more.  
Depending on the battery usage it may become  
necessary to change it. For replacement and disposal of  
the old battery, please contact your dealer.  
After the battery has been replaced, press the ALL  
RESET button, then enter all the time, date, etc. settings  
as required.  
Automatic Head Cleaning Function  
œ Whenever a video cassette is loaded or ejected, the  
video heads are automatically cleaned.  
œ During autorepeat recording, the video heads are  
automatically cleaned when the tape reaches the end.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Maintaining and Checking The Mechanism  
To maintain the VCR functions and features working properly, and to avoid damages or dirt on the tape, it is  
recommended to follow the maintenance points and periodicity indicated below.  
For detailed information, please contact your dealer.  
Maintenance Table  
F : Cleaning  
E : Confirmation  
8000H  
k
v : Lubrication  
k : Change  
PARTS  
Tape Path System ASSY, BRAKE BAND  
ASSY, LEVER BT (tape guide)  
2000H  
4000H  
6000H  
NOTES  
E
F
F
E
F
F
F
F
F
k
F
F
k
F
F
F
F
k
E
F
F
E
F
F
F
F
F
F
FULL ERASE HEAD  
k
ASSY, ROLLER CLEANER  
ASSY, GUIDE ROLLER  
ASSY, MOUNTING INCLNE S  
ASSY, MOUNTING INCLNE T  
ACE HEAD  
ASSY, LEVER PINCH ROLLER  
MOUNTING, LIFT PINCH  
CAM, LIFT PINCH  
k
F
k
k
k
k
k
k
GEAR, CAM PINCH  
k
EARTH CHIP CYLINDER  
COMPL, CYLINDER  
ASSY, CYLINDER UPPER  
k
F
F(k)  
Fv  
Fv  
v
F(k)  
F(k)  
Fv  
Fv  
v
F
F(k)  
Fv  
Fv  
v
F(k)  
F(k)  
Fv  
Fv  
v
v
v
E
Reel Drive System ASSY, REEL SUPPLY  
ASSY, REEL TAKEUP  
GEAR, REEL S  
GEAR, REEL T  
v
v
v
PULLEY, REEL  
v
v
v
SPECIAL, WASHER 2.4 X 6 X 0.25  
COMPL, MOUNTING CLUTCH  
BELT, REEL  
MOTOR, CAPSTAN  
ASSY, GEAR FRICTION  
ASSY, BRAKE S  
E
v
E
F
v
E
E
E
k
v
k
k
k
E(k)  
vk  
E
E(k)  
v
k
vk  
E
Brake  
E
ASSY, BRAKE T  
E
E
E
ASSY, BRAKE CAPSTAN  
ASSY, BRAKE SOFT T  
ASSY, LOADING MOTOR  
DAMPER  
E
E
E
E
k
Loading Drive  
System  
E
k
k
COMPL, GEAR WORM  
CAM, MAIN  
SPECIAL WASHER 3.6 X 0.5  
GEAR, WHEEL 1  
E
E
E
k
k
k
k
GEAR, WHEEL 2  
k
GEAR RELAY PINCH OPT  
SLIDE, CRECENT  
GEAR, LOAD S  
GEAR, RACK FRONT  
GEAR, RACK START  
GEAR, PINON  
BACK TENSION TORQUE  
FWD, REW TORQUE  
PLAY TORQUE  
k
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
k
k
k
k
k
Performance  
Check  
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
PB BACK TENSION TORQUE 25~50gcm  
FWD, REW TORQUE 600gcm  
PLAY 55 ~ 110gcm  
E
E
REV TORQUE  
E
REV 100 ~ 210gcm  
NOTES:  
œ
œ
œ
œ
œ
This table shows the maintenance for up to 8000 hours. After this, repeat from the start or the table.  
For places with symbols such as E (k) and F (k), carry out checking and cleaning, and replace if necessary.  
This periodic maintenance check table changes considerably according to the using conditions and environment.  
Refer to the (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME) menu for the length of time the unit has been used.  
As the life of parts may be shortened if foreign particles and dusts remain accumulated on the tape guides and rotating and contacting portions,  
clean if dirty.  
œ
Dusts and other foreign particles on the tape guides may also shorten the tape life and lower picture quality, therefore clean thoroughly.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the table  
below.  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
No power  
No image displayed on  
the TV monitor  
The power cord is not connected  
The connections are not correct  
The power to the camera and/or TV  
monitor is not turned on  
A cassette tape is not loaded  
All functions are suspended due to  
condensation  
Connect the power cord  
Check that all connections are correct  
Turn all connected devices power on  
The buttons do not  
respond  
Load a cassette and turn the power on  
Wait for the “À” indicator to go off  
Alarm recording  
Unit in menu mode  
The security lock is engaged  
The loaded cassette has no  
erasure-prevention tab  
Wait for the alarm recording to end  
Press the MENU EXIT button.  
Cancel the security lock  
Load a cassette tape with an  
erasure-prevention tab or cover the tab  
hole with adhesive tape  
Recording is not  
possible (the tape is  
ejected)  
Recording is not  
possible (Tape rewinds)  
Autorepeat recording is  
not possible  
“Y” is selected for the tape management  
“AL” appears on the digital display  
Normally. Refer to “TAPE MANAGEMENT”  
on page 16.  
Display (ALARM LOG) menu, then press  
the MENU RESET button to turn off the  
“AL” indicator  
Timer recording is not  
possible  
The date and time are not set correctly  
The unit is not set to timer recording  
stand-by mode  
Set the date and time correctly  
Press the TIMER button to display “n” on  
the digital display  
“N” is selected for the timer recordings  
Be sure to select “Y” for the programmed  
timer recordings  
Alarm recording is not  
possible  
“OFF” appears on the digital display  
Press the EJECT, STOP or PLAY button  
or turn the SHUTTLE ring to turn the  
indicator off  
Noise in the playback  
picture  
The date and time are  
not recorded  
The video heads need cleaning  
Display mode not set.  
Clean the video heads  
Press the ON SCREEN button to display  
and record the date and time.  
Clean the heads.  
m” flashes.  
The heads are dirty (see page 21).  
Problem with the system  
The cassette tape  
cannot be ejected  
The cassette is ejected  
a few seconds after it  
has been inserted  
Unplug the power cord then plug it back in  
The tape is not threaded correctly  
Try inserting the cassette one more time or  
using a new cassette. If it is ejected again,  
please consult your dealer.  
After a Power Failure  
System Down  
If the recording speed is reset to 3-hour mode after a  
power failure, it is due to insufficient backup battery  
charge. This is not a malfunction.  
If the unit does not function at all, try the following.  
1 Unplug the power cord then plug it back in.  
2 Reset the memory. (Press the ALL RESET button.  
Under normal conditions, do not touch the ALL  
RESET button.)  
The time and date will be reset, and the quick  
method security lock will be canceled.  
3 If the problem is not corrected after performing steps  
1 and 2 a few times, consult your dealer.  
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RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002  
SPECIFICATIONS  
General Specifications  
Video head system  
Dual-azimuth 4-head rotating helical scanning system:  
Dual azimuth 2-head for record and standard playback  
Dual azimuth 4-head for forward picture search, reverse picture search  
and still mode  
Audio recording  
In 3-, 12- and 24-hour modes (when using E-180 tape)  
23.39 mm /sec (3-hour mode)  
Tape speed  
Specified video cassette tape  
VHS 1/2 inch video cassette tape  
Recording/playback time (TLS-1960P only) 3, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720 and 960 hours (when  
using E-180 tape)  
Recording/playback time (TLS-9924P only) 3, 12 and 24 hours (when using E-180 tape)  
Fast forward/rewind time  
Television system  
approximately 2 minutes (when using E-180 tape)  
PAL colour TV system  
Video  
Recording method  
Luminance signal: FM recording  
Chrominance signal: Down-converted direct recording  
Video input  
1 V(p-p), BNC, 75 , unbalanced  
Video output  
1 V(p-p), BNC, 75 , unbalanced  
Horizontal resolution  
Black & white mode  
Colour mode  
350 line or more  
250 line or more  
Audio  
Input  
Output  
– 8 dBs, RCA pin jack, 27 k, unbalanced  
– 8 dBs, RCA pin jack, 600 , unbalanced  
– 60 dBs, 3.5 mm mini jack, 10 k, unbalanced  
Microphone input  
Connectors  
Alarm (1 shot) input  
No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 100ms or more,  
Normally 5 V)  
Control input  
Series input  
Key code (pulse signal) (Normally 5 V)  
No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 1s or more, Normally 5  
V)  
Ext timer (alarm reset) input  
No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 100ms or more,  
Normally 5 V)  
Common  
0 V (GND)  
Warning output  
Control output  
Open collector Max. 500 mA (Active Low 0 V, Normally open)  
Key code (pulse signal) (Normally 5 V)  
Open collector Max. 50 mA (Active Low 0 V, Normally open)  
DC 5 V, 5.7k, (Low output)  
Tape end output  
Timer output  
Switch output  
Pulse signal (Normally 5 V)  
DC 12-24V “+” input (TLS-1960P only)  
DC 12-24V “ input (TLS-1960P only)  
Remote control input  
DC 12 to 24V  
DC 0 V  
3.5 mm mini jack  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Other Specifications  
Operating temperature range  
Operating humidity range  
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
80% or less  
Power requirements (TLS-1960P only)  
Power requirements (TLS-9924P only)  
Power consumption  
220-240V AC, 50Hz (or DC power: 12 to 24V DC)  
220-240V AC, 50Hz  
15 W  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
420 mm x 99.5 mm x 306 mm  
approximately 4.2 kg  
approximately 4.0 kg  
Weight (TLS-1960P only)  
Weight (TLS-9924P only)  
Connectors (When the “TERMINAL SET” is set to “SET2”)  
NOTES:  
œ The terminal names and signals are different from the usual setting.  
œ Names in brackets apply to terminals on the rear panel.  
Clock set input (CONTROL IN)  
No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 100ms or more,  
Normally 5 V)  
Clock set output (CONTROL OUT)  
Eject input (SERIES IN)  
DC 5 V, 5.7k, (Low output)  
No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 100ms or more,  
Normally 5 V)  
Eject output (TIMER OUT)  
DC 5 V, 5.7k, (Low output)  
NOTE: The specifications and external appearance of this unit are subject to change without notice.  
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