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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder
Magnétoscope time lapse à cassette
Videograbador en lapsos de tiempo
Please read this manual and accompanying "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" sheet 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.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
TLS-9960
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- Page 1 Videograbador en lapsos de tiempo Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet 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.
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Page 2: Precautions
œ Avoid moving the VCR between cold and hot locations (see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this page). œ Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this may cause playback or recording problems. Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire œ... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
FEATURES œ Tape management function œ JOG/SHUTTLE operation œ Can also be controlled through an RS-232C or RS-485 connection œ Clog detection œ High-speed Fast Forward/Rewind œ Field recording/playback œ 2, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720 and 960-hour mode recording œ... -
Page 4: Locations Of Controls And Indicators
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel 12 3 REC/PLAY « SHIFT SPEED » « COUNTER TRACKING RESET MEMORY TIMER – V.STILL + REPEAT ON SCREEN ALARM SHARPNESS SPEED DURATION PROG. SOFT SHARP MENU RESET ALL RESET TIMER button COUNTER RESET button SHIFT ] or «... -
Page 5: Digital Display
Reverse playback Field shift forward Field shift backward œ Clog detection indicator Flashes when the recording quality deteriorates due to dirty VCR heads. Cassette indicator Comes on when a cassette is loaded. Alarm indicator Flashes when an alarm is being recorded:... -
Page 6: Back Panel
RS485 A connector (RJ11 type) RS485 B connector (RJ11 type) DIP switches œ Used when controlling the VCR through the RS485 or the RS232C connectors. EXT TIMER IN (external timer input) terminal COM (common) terminal WARNING OUT (warning output) terminal... -
Page 7: Connections
Insert the plug of this power cord into a outlet. About the memory reset If the VCR location is changed or to cancel previous settings, please reset the memory as described below. All the settings as the time and date will be reset, and the security lock will be cancelled. -
Page 8: Types Of On-Screen Displays And Display Sequence
Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position Press the MENU button [9, 28, 39, 40] SET UP 1 menu D To set various VCR functions <SET UP 1> Press the Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button MENU button [10, 35]... - Page 9 TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND DISPLAY SEQUENCE NOTES: œ When a menu is displayed, recording will not be possible. œ Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON or MENU button, the setting procedure is now completed. œ During recording or playback the menus cannot be displayed.
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Page 10: Setting The Language And Clock
SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK Language Setting English, French or Spanish can be selected by the user. Turn the power on to all devices used. Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1) menu. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@1> öDAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE @@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME @ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@02:00 @OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00 öOUTPUT@@@@@@@@SERIES öCLOCK@SET... -
Page 11: Changing The On-Screen Display
“N” was set at step 4 above are not recorded. Changing the Date/Time Display Position Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR. Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position. ø The date and time are displayed. -
Page 12: Video Cassette Tapes
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the w logo. This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 cassette tapes, it is recommended to use T-120 standard grade VHS video cassette tapes for optimal performance. Handling Cassette Tapes... - Page 13 Setting the Action to Take When a Cassette is Loaded In the (SET UP 3) menu, you can set the mode the VCR will go into when a cassette is loaded. Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is displayed.
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Page 14: Tape Management Function
œ Before using this function, make sure that the clock is set properly. Operation When recording is started, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning to check for the presence of tape management data. The message “T. MANAGE. CHK” will be displayed. - Page 15 (alarm recordings, program timer recordings, holiday settings). œ When setting a program timer recording, the tape protection term is checked when the VCR is set to program timer recording stand-by mode. œ When a program timer recording is done, the data is updated when recording starts.
- Page 16 (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed with the conflicting setting flashing and the VCR go into the stop mode. If in the (SET UP 2) menu, in the BUZZER section WARNING is set to “Y”, the buzzer is heard. (To stop the buzzer, press the STOP button.)
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Page 17: Normal Recording
VCR will go into stop mode. 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 from another manufacturer. œ If you press on the REC button and the loaded cassette has no erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette. - Page 18 NORMAL RECORDING 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. Refer to the table below for the maximum number of times a tape can be recorded on.
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Page 19: Recording Check
œ During recording check operations, recording is suspended momentarily. Clog Detection This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function. The recording quality is monitored automatically. When the heads are dirty and the recording quality deteriorates, the output at the WARNING OUT terminal becomes 0V (Low), the “m”... -
Page 20: Autorepeat Recording
Press the REC button. ø Recording will start. 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, a buzzer will be heard (if in the (SETUP 2) menu, in the BUZZER section TAPE END is set to “Y”) and... -
Page 21: Alarm Recording
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. - Page 22 ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording Counter Display œ During alarm recording, “AL” will be flashing on the digital display. œ If the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position, the number of alarms will flash on the monitor screen. œ...
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Page 23: Alarm Search
ALARM RECORDING Alarm Search To go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording. Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button during stop mode. ø “AL SEARCH 01” will be displayed on screen. Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set the desired alarm number (1 to 99), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or counterclockwise). -
Page 24: Program Timer Recording
NOTE: 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. - Page 25 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING A timer recording of more than 24 hours can only be set on the 7th (SAT) and 8th (DLY) lines of the (TIMER SET) menu. Example 2: To record every week from Saturday at 9:00 PM (21:00) to Monday at 7:00 AM, in 48-hour mode (recording speed).
- Page 26 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING Setting the Holidays By setting the holidays, timer recording will be conducted on those days, as set for Sundays. Press the MENU button until the (HOLIDAY SET) menu is displayed. @@@@@<HOLIDAY@SET> @@1@@-----@@@11@@----- @@2@@-----@@@12@@----- @@3@@-----@@@13@@----- @@4@@-----@@@14@@----- @@5@@-----@@@15@@----- @@6@@-----@@@16@@----- @@7@@-----@@@17@@----- @@8@@-----@@@18@@----- @@9@@-----@@@19@@-----...
- Page 27 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.
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Page 28: Recording Using An External Timer Input
RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT Recording can be controlled by an external start/stop signal input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal. 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”. -
Page 29: Series Recording
The SERIES OUT signal will be presence either at the point when the counter reading is 1 VCR No. 1 reaches the end of the tape, whichever is first. The signal will stop 70 seconds after the tape end point of VCR No. - Page 30 SERIES RECORDING Continous Loop Recording Setup It is possible to configure at least two this VCR for continous loop recording. Under loop recording when the recording finishes on the first unit, the new recording will start on the second unit.
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Page 31: Single Image Recording
SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING The single image recording function of this VCR can be used to create image data files or animations. Single Image Recording Setup In stop mode, press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button, to set the recording speed to “0 00”. -
Page 32: Normal Playback
ø To advance or rewind the tape, turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise or counterclockwise. NOTES: œ If a tape recorded in SP mode on a standard VCR is loaded, playback will be done in 2-hour mode. œ A tape recorded on a time lapse VCR produced by another manufacturer may not play back with the same degree of clarity on this unit. -
Page 33: Special Playback
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button. NOTES: œ If still mode continues for 5 minutes or more, the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid damaging the tape. œ If the image is unstable (rolling vertically), adjust the vertical lock control to correct. - Page 34 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. œ If the recording has been made in 120-hour or more mode, the day/time search with a minutes setting (see step 4 above) will not operate.
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Page 35: Tape Counter
TAPE COUNTER Using the counter, it is easy to find a desired recording. Press the COUNTER RESET button, at the beginning of the desired recording. ø The counter will be reset to “0 Press the COUNTER MEMORY button. ø “[” is displayed on the digital display. ø... -
Page 36: Setting The Buzzer
Repeat the procedure for all the other VCRs, connecting the CLOCK SET OUT terminal on VCR 2 to the CLOCK SET IN terminal on VCR 3, and so on. Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is displayed. -
Page 37: Setting The Rs-232C Or Rs-485 Data Transfer Speed
The DIP switches need to be set when a computer, special controller, etc. connected to the RS-232C or RS-485 connectors is used to control the VCR. Make sure to turn the VCR power off before setting the DIP switches. ADDRESS TERMINATE 9 10 SW No. -
Page 38: Checking Power Failure, Failure Due To Condensation And Usage Duration
English RS-485 Connection This VCR can use the straight type or crossed type connecting cables. If using a straight type cable, connect it from the “A” to the “A” or from the “B” to the “B” RS-485 connector. -
Page 39: Output Terminals
OUTPUT TERMINALS TAPE END OUT Terminal œ During recording, when the end of the tape is reached or when the tape counter reading indicates 1 hours 57 minutes or more, the output becomes 0V (Low). œ To reset the output, press the STOP or EJECT button. œ... -
Page 40: Sw Out Terminal
Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired output mode. SERIES ..If during series recording, the NON REC . . If during recording the VCR enters Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the setting. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@1>... -
Page 41: Remote Jack
You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold separately) to control remotely the VCR. NOTE: œ The functions not available on the VCR will not operate. Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting a remote controller with a circuit such as indicated below, to the REMOTE jack. -
Page 42: Heads Switching Function
HEADS 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”. B2 (secondary) A1 (main) B1 (main) A2 (secondary) If case of problem 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. -
Page 43: Maintenance
The daily inspections are particularly important if using autorepeat recording. Inspection Procedure Turn on the power to the VCR, camera, TV monitor and other connected devices. Check that the image received on the TV monitor is correct. - Page 44 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.
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Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide
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 No power The power cord is not connected No image displayed on The connections are not correct the monitor TV The power to the camera and/or monitor TV is not turned on... -
Page 46: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Video heads system Audio recording Tape speed Specified video cassette tape Recording/playback time Fast forward/rewind time Television system RS-232C/RS-485 data transfer speed Video Recording method Video input Video output Horizontal resolution Audio Input Output Microphone input Connectors Alarm input Alarm output Alarm reset input... -
Page 47: Warranty
In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Service Center at the user’s expense, unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be obtained by calling the toll-free number listed below. - Page 48 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. 1AC6P1P1879– –D RC4Q/U (0601KP-01) Issue No. 5 Copyright SANYO, 1999 All rights reserved. Printed in Japan...