Recording On The Time Lapse Vcr; Monitoring The Playback Picture - Panasonic WJ-FS316 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording on the Time Lapse
VCR
Confirm the parameters on the REC OUTPUT SETUP menu.
See page 14 for details.
Note: When EXT is selected but no camera switching sig-
nal is supplied, time lapse recording will not work prop-
erly. In this case, supply the camera switching signal or
set REC MODE to 004 (INT) for normal recording.

Monitoring the Playback Picture

Playback picture is only displayed in MULTISCREEN OUT-
PUT picture.
Caution:
Set the time lapse VCR to the playback mode.
Recorded tapes should be played back in NORMAL or
TIME LAPSE mode.
Notes:
• This unit does not reproduce a clear picture in
reverse playback.
• The playback picture may be skewed (horizontally
distorted) in the upper portion of the monitor screen
depending on the selected playback mode.
• The LED on the VCR/CAM button blinks when no
signal is input to the PLAY IN connector. The LED
also blinks if the codes (camera numbers, etc.)
recorded on the VCR tape track have not been read
for some reason. In this case, the playback picture
is displayed simply by tracing the tape. Skipping
instructions or other selections are ignored.
• The looped through VCR output may appear on the
monitor while playing back a tape in forward or
reverse search.
• The picture or title may become unstable because
of the recording field rate.
• Depending on the condition of the VCR's video
heads, the pictures of another channel may appear
on the monitor.
If this occurs frequently, adjust the tracking and
slow tracking of the VCR.
• The size of pictures displayed on the multiscreen is
smaller than in single picture format, which makes
the titles hard to read. Select spot picture to make
titles easier to read.
• Playback in linear mode (L12H, L18H, L24H) may
produce noise or the picture of another channel in
any recorded mode. Play back the tape in NORMAL
(real time mode) or TIME LAPSE mode.
• To play back pictures in the OTHERS mode of the
ENCODE menu and display them as stills, it is rec-
ommended to use the STILL button on the multi-
plexer, not on the VCR.
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Notes about PLAYBACK AUTO function
• To use the PLAYBACK AUTO function, your VCR should
have an E-E output that is capable of looping through
the REC OUT signal to PLAY IN while recording. At the
same time, the connections to REC OUT and PLAY IN
should be made as shown on page 23.
• When PLAYBACK AUTO is ON, set the NOT REC para-
meter to CAMERA. If BLUE is selected (monitor back-
ground color), PLAYBACK AUTO will not function prop-
erly.
(Example: AG-6740)
((DISPLAY))
MODE
CHARACTER
POSITION
TIME SELECT
DATE
TIME
T-MODE
((REC INDICATE))
NOT REC
• When PLAYBACK AUTO is set to ON:
– Automatic mode transfer between the Multiplexer
and the VCR may take about 4 seconds from the
time the VCR's PLAY button is pressed.
– When the PLAY button on the VCR is pressed, the
VCR/CAM button may momentarily turn to CAM.
This does not affect operation;
– It merely causes a slight delay in displaying the
playback picture.
• In the following cases we recommend you set this func-
tion to OFF:
– If you prefer pressing the VCR's PLAY and VCR/
CAM buttons instead of using automated mode
transfer.
1. Spot Playback Picture
1. Operate the VCR in playback mode.
2. Confirm that the LED on the VCR/CAM button is lit. If
the LED is not lit, press the VCR/CAM button so that the
LED on the VCR/CAM button lights up. This step is
unnecessary when PLAYBACK AUTO is set to ON.
T/D
WHITE
L-UPPER
24HOURS
ON
ON
ON
CAMERA
VCR
CAM