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Sanyo TLS-4960 Instruction Manual

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NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002
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 and 2.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
TLS-4960
TLS-4072
English
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  • Page 1 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 TLS-4960 INSTRUCTION MANUAL TLS-4072 Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder English Magnétoscope time lapse à cassette Français Videograbador en lapsos de tiempo Español Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time.

  • Page 2: Precautions

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude DO NOT OPEN to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 3 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 PRECAUTIONS Location Moisture Condensation Problems For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your Cause: VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 CONTENTS FEATURES œ Tape management function PRECAUTIONS ....... 1 œ...

  • Page 5: Locations Of Controls And Indicators

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel 4 5 6 7 89F POWER REPEAT MENU STILL/PAUSE PLAY RESET SEARCH (REC CHECK) STOP EJECT RESET MENU ON SCREEN TRACKING REC/PLAY AUDIO ON E X I T...
  • Page 6 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS œ Time display (No tape) Digital Display œ Linear time counter display (Tape inserted) œ Dew display œ Tracking control display [With the RS-485 interface board] Mode display œ...
  • Page 7 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Operation Indicators œ They display the actual operation mode. Operation Mode Indicator Record (REC) Record pause (REC PAUSE) Playback (PLAY) Still image (STILL) Fast forward (FF) Rewind (REW)
  • Page 8 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Back Panel With the RS-485 interface board OPEN COLLECTOR 1=500mA(Max.) 2= 50mA(Max.) SHORT FOR RS485 A RS485 B EXT TIMER TERMINATION. 3=SEE MANUAL CONTROL IN 3 WARNING OUT 1...

  • Page 9: Connections

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 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)

  • Page 10: On-Screen Menu

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 ON-SCREEN MENU Main Menu Sub-menus To access on-screen menu To enter or modify settings within a sub-menu When a MAIN MENU is being displayed, press the l When no menu is displayed on-screen, press the (or j) button to select one of the sub-menus, then MENU button.
  • Page 11 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 ON-SCREEN MENU WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET menu OTHERS menu <WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP <OTHERS> ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y *ALARM@LOG NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N *POWER@FAILURE/DEW MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y *TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1 VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@Y *RS-485@SET CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y @@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...

  • Page 12: Setting The Language And Clock

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK Language Setting Clock setting English, French, Spanish or Portuguese can be selected Example: To set the clock to October 15, 2002 at 3:20 by the user. PM (15:20).
  • Page 13 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK Press the l (or j) button to select the “OFF” line Automatic Daylight Saving Time setting, then press the ENTER button. Adjustment ø The “LST” of the “OFF” line flashes.

  • Page 14: Superimpose Display

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY Selecting the Superimpose Display Changing the Superimpose Display Position You can select to display or not the date, time, tape speed mode and number of alarm recordings. Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR.

  • Page 15: Video Cassette Tapes

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS logo. Loading This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot. cassette tapes. It is recommended that you use T-120...
  • Page 16 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Correct tape thread check function Setting the Action to Take When a Cassette is Loaded This function checks to make sure that the cassette has been correctly loaded so that recording can be carried You can set the mode the VCR will go into when a out.

  • Page 17: Tape Management

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT This VCR is equipped with a tape management function. If tape management data is present on the tape Using this function you can protect previous recordings The tape management data is checked and if there is no...
  • Page 18 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT Press the l (or j) button until the “REC. PASS Setting the Tape Management Function SET” setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
  • Page 19 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT Tape Management Conflict Display PROTECT DAY CONFLICT The tape is protected, and the tape protection term If a conflict that prevents recording is found when the (ex. 30 days) is not yet over.

  • Page 20: Normal Recording

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Normal Recording [Recording Speed Mode] The available recording speed modes vary depending on Before starting the VCR model. œ Turn the power on to all devices used. œ Load a cassette tape with its erasure-prevention tab TLS-4960 only intact.
  • Page 21 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Record Pause Concerning the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on Recording can be interrupted temporarily. Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must Press the STILL/PAUSE button during recording.
  • Page 22 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Clog Detection Action to Take when the Video Signal Deteriorates This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function. If there is no video signal during recording or when a The recording quality is monitored automatically. When...
  • Page 23 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 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 The video input signal during recording can be set to reaches the end during recording.

  • Page 24: Autorepeat Recording

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 AUTOREPEAT RECORDING Autorepeat Recording NOTES: œ If there is an alarm trigger during autorepeat The same tape can be recorded over many times. recording, “AL” and “A” flash on the digital display and œ...

  • Page 25: Alarm Recording

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 ALARM RECORDING Press the l (or j) button to set the desired alarm By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a normally open door switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can be recording speed, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 26 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording Reset Function Checking the Alarm Recordings Time To stop the recording of an alarm, close the connection Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. between the ALARM RESET IN terminal and the COM Press the l (or j) button to select the “9.OTHERS”...

  • Page 27: Alarm Search

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 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. Press the SEARCH button during stop mode.

  • Page 28: Program Timer Recording

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING Press the l (or j) button to set the recording stop There are three program timer recording methods, daily recording, weekly recording or recording on certain days minutes (ex: 00), then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 29 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING Press the l (or j) button to select “Y”. A timer recording of more than 24 hours can only be set on the 7th (SAT) and 8th (DAILY) lines of the (TIMER <TIMER@SET>...
  • Page 30 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING Setting the Holidays Changing a Program Timer Recording Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAM TIMER By setting the holidays, timer recording will be conducted on those days, as set for Sundays.
  • Page 31 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 PROGRAM 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 36), are disabled.

  • Page 32: Recording Using An External Timer Input

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 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”...

  • Page 33: Series Recording

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 SERIES RECORDING Using 2 VCRs or more, the series recording function lets Operation you switch recording from one unit to the next (only with The output signal at the TAPE END OUT terminal will be VCRs of the same model as this one).

  • Page 34: Single Image Recording

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING The single image recording function of this VCR can be NOTES: used to create image data files or animations. œ The trigger at the 1 SHOT IN terminal should be on for 0.1 sec.

  • Page 35: Normal Playback

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 NORMAL PLAYBACK Normal Playback Tracking Control Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor. If there is noise in the image during playback, While looking at the playback picture, press the Load the video cassette tape.

  • Page 36: Special Playback

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 SPECIAL PLAYBACK Picture Search (Forward and Reverse) Field Advance (Forward and Reverse) Press the FF (or REW) button, during normal Press the FF (or REW) button, during still image playback. mode. ø The image can be seen while the tape is ø...

  • Page 37: Day/Time Search

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 DAY/TIME SEARCH Day/Time Search NOTES: œ If the end of the tape is reached during a search, the This searches for a specified day/time for still images to tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape be played back.

  • Page 38: Clock Adjustment

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 CLOCK ADJUSTMENT The time for the second and subsequent VCRs can be Example set to the same time as the first VCR. <GENERAL@SET> TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP A signal from a separate device can also be used to set...

  • Page 39: Setting The Cassette Eject Mode

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE Cassette Eject Setup Connection When using two or more VCRs, the cassette tapes of all VCR No. 1 VCR No. 2 the VCRs or some of the VCRs can be ejected at the...

  • Page 40: Synchronization Control

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL When two or more of this model of VCR are connected Operator Mode together, the VCRs can be operated simultaneously just This mode lets you carry out basic operations (ejecting, by operating the VCR that has been set to “MASTER”, recording, stopping, rewinding and changing the without using a system controller (sold separately).
  • Page 41 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL Setting the Cassette Eject Mode Administrator/Installer Mode Operator mode can be used to eject cassettes for all This mode lets you carry out basic operations (ejecting, VCRs or for specified VCRs.

  • Page 42: Setting For Rs-485 Use

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 SETTING FOR RS-485 USE The RS-485 interface can be used to operate the VCR Settings when using RS-485 using a SANYO brand system controller. Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

  • Page 43: Checking Power Failure, Failure Due To Condensation And Usage Duration

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. NOTE: œ If the MENU RESET button is pressed while the Press the l (or j) button to select the “9.OTHERS”...

  • Page 44: Output Terminals

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS TAPE END OUT Terminal NOTES: œ If the “SERIES REC” is set to “Y” in the œ During recording, when the end of the tape is reached (ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu, the output...
  • Page 45 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS Press the l (or j) button to select the desired “2H SW OUT Terminal MODE” mode, then press the ENTER button. When recording, a pulse signal is output at the SW OUT Y.

  • Page 46: Warning Out Terminal

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS WARNING OUT Terminal VIDEO LOSS ..The output becomes 0 V and “V” appears on the œ The WARNING OUT terminal output becomes 0 V digital display when there is...

  • Page 47: Remote Jack

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS REMOTE Jack Remote control setting Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting a The remote control switch 7 (see illustration at left) can remote controller with a circuit such as indicated below, be set to either eject the tape or access the menus.

  • Page 48: Head Switching Function

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 HEAD SWITCHING FUNCTION This unit is equipped with 4 double azimuth heads. Azimuth indicator Under normal conditions, recording and playback is done using the main heads “A1” and “B1”. B2 (secondary) A1 (main) NOTES: œ...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 MAINTENANCE Daily Inspection Periodic Inspection The following daily inspections are recommended in Periodic inspection and maintenance should be referred order to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of to your dealer. the unit. If there is noise in the playback picture, and it cannot be...
  • Page 50 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 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.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Guide

    NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 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 The power cord is not connected...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specified video cassette tape VHS 1/2 inch video cassette tape Recording/playback time (TLS-4960 only) 2, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720 and 960 hours (when using T-120 tape) Recording/playback time (TLS-4072 only) 2, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours (when using T-120 tape)
  • Page 53 NB4Q/NA, NB4Q/NA2 (TLS-4960/TLS-4072 GB) Wed. Oct., 30/2002 SPECIFICATIONS Other Specifications Operating temperature range 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Operating humidity range 80% or less Power requirements 120V AC,60Hz Power consumption 14 W 240 mm x 96.5 mm x 335 mm (9.45 ″ x 3.8 ″ x 13.19 ″ )

  • Page 54: Warranty

    OBLIGATIONS 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.

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