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NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder
Time Lapse-Videorecorder
Magnétoscope time lapse à cassette
Videograbador en lapsos de tiempo
Videoregistratore a cassette, a fotogrammi differenziati
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.
TLS-4024P
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  • Page 1 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 TLS-4024P INSTRUCTION MANUAL Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder English Time Lapse-Videorecorder Deutsch Magnétoscope time lapse à cassette Français Videograbador en lapsos de tiempo Español 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.

  • Page 2: Precautions

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 PRECAUTIONS WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE VCR TO Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen DRIPPING OR SPLASHING, AND NEVER PUT ANY geleverd. OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u VASES, ON TOP OF THE VCR. ze niet weggooien maar inleveren To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
  • Page 3 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 for its installation: to a warm area or placed in a location with high humidity, œ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 CONTENTS FEATURES œ Tape management function PRECAUTIONS ....... 1 œ...

  • Page 5: Locations Of Controls And Indicators

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel 4 5 6 7 89F REPEAT MENU STILL/PAUSE PLAY RESET (REC CHECK) STOP SEARCH EJECT RESET MENU E X I T ON SCREEN AUDIO ON TRACKING REC/PLAY SHIFT SPEED l TIMER...
  • Page 6 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 Data transfer speed œ...
  • Page 7 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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) Forward picture search Reverse picture search Forward field advance Reverse field advance...
  • Page 8 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 TAPE END OUT 2 SW OUT (ALARM RESET) IN RS485 B...

  • Page 9: Connections

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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) From an external VIDEO...

  • Page 10: On-Screen Menu

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 Press the STANDBY/ON button. (or j) button to select one of the sub-menus, then When no menu is displayed on-screen, press the press the ENTER button.
  • Page 11 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK Language Setting Clock setting English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian Example: To set the clock to October 15, 2002 at 3:20 or Russian can be selected by the user. PM (15:20).
  • Page 13 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK Press the l (or j) button to select the “OFF” line Automatic Summer Time Adjustment setting, then press the ENTER button. Follow steps 1 to 3 under “Language Setting” on ø...

  • Page 14: Superimpose Display

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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. Turn the power on to all devices used.

  • Page 15: Video Cassette Tapes

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS logo. Loading This VCR was primarily designed for use with E-180 Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot. cassette tapes. It is recommended that you use E-180 Gently push the centre of the cassette until it is standard grade VHS video cassette tapes for optimal loaded automatically.
  • Page 16 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 and prevent overuse of the tape by controlling the tape conflict, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning, protection term (number of days), the maximum number...
  • Page 18 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 STANDBY/ON button. button. Press the l (or j) button to select the desired Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
  • Page 19 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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. tape management function checks the tape data, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears with the Under “LAST D/M”, the date of the last recording on...

  • Page 20: Normal Recording

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Normal Recording [Recording Speed Mode] Maximum Recording Recording Before starting recording Audio speed mode interval Tape motion œ Turn the power on to all devices used. duration recording (hour mode) (second) (hours) œ...
  • Page 21 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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. be replaced after a certain number of recording times.
  • Page 22 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 menu is not displayed (in stop, fast forward or rewind the heads are dirty and the recording quality modes, etc.), “VIDEO LOSS”...
  • Page 23 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL alarm recording starts.

  • Page 25: Alarm Recording

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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. done only when necessary.
  • Page 26 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording Reset Function Checking the Alarm Recordings Time To stop the recording of an alarm, close the connection Press the STANDBY/ON button. between the ALARM RESET IN terminal and the COM Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

  • Page 27: Alarm Search

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 STANDBY/ON button. Press the STANDBY/ON button.

  • Page 28: Programme Timer Recording

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING Press the l (or j) button to set the recording stop There are three programme timer recording methods, daily recording, weekly recording or recording on certain minutes (ex: 00), then press the ENTER button. days of the week.
  • Page 29 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING Setting the Holidays Changing a Programme Timer Recording Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAMME By setting the holidays, timer recording will be conducted on those days, as set for Sundays. TIMER RECORDING”...
  • Page 30 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 35), are disabled. œ...

  • Page 31: Recording Using An External Timer Input

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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” will light on the digital display and the input will be recorded.

  • Page 32: Series Recording

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 33: Single Image Recording

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 34: Normal Playback

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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. TRACKING+ button repeatedly to minimize the Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l button to select the noise.

  • Page 35: Special Playback

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 36: Day/Time Search

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 37: Clock Adjustment

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@03:00 the time for the second and subsequent VCRs to the...

  • Page 38: Setting The Cassette Eject Mode

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 SERIES IN TIMER OUT SERIES IN...

  • Page 39: Synchronization Control

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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, changing the recording without using a system controller (sold separately).
  • Page 40 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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. recording, stopping, rewinding, changing the recording speed mode and power on/stand-by) and also make Follow steps 1 to 5 under “Operator Mode”.

  • Page 41: Setting For Rs-485 Use

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 STANDBY/ON button. NOTES: Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

  • Page 42: Checking Power Failure, Failure Due To Condensation And Usage Duration

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION Press the STANDBY/ON button. NOTE: œ If the MENU RESET button is pressed while the Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. “POWER FAILURE”...

  • Page 43: Output Terminals

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 or when the tape counter reading indicates 3 hours, becomes 0 V (Low) for about 2 seconds when the the output becomes 0V (Low).

  • Page 44: Sw Out Terminal

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS Press the l (or j) button to select the desired “3H SW OUT Terminal MODE” mode, then press the ENTER button. When recording, a pulse signal is output at the SW OUT Y.
  • Page 45 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS VIDEO LOSS ..The output becomes 0 V WARNING OUT Terminal and “V” appears on the œ The WARNING OUT terminal output becomes 0 V digital display when there is (Low) in accordance with the (WARNING no video signal OUT/CONTROL SET) menu.

  • Page 46: Remote Jack

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 47: Head Switching Function

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 48: Maintenance

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 The daily inspections are particularly important if using corrected using the tracking control, it may indicated that autorepeat recording.
  • Page 49 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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. For detailed information, please contact your dealer.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Guide

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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 Connect the power cord No image displayed on The connections are not correct...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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) Tape speed 23.39 mm /sec (3-hour mode)
  • Page 52 NK4QG/EX (TLS-4024P GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 SPECIFICATIONS Other Specifications Operating temperature range 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F) Operating humidity range 80% or less Power requirements 12 to 24 V DC Power consumption 16 W Dimensions (W x H x D) 240 mm x 96.5 mm x 335 mm Weight approximately 3.6 kg...

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