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40 HOUR REAL TIME / 960 HOUR TIME LAPSE RECORDER User’s Guide T V D – 9 6 0 N EJECT Be sure to read carefully and follow all the SAFETY INFORMATION on pages i, ii, iii. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. P/N : 97P95600N0-D5...
Safety information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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home, consult your video dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 14 Cleaning- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use 6 Overloading- Do not overload wall outlets of extension cords as this can result in a risk liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Contents Locations of controls and indicators Locations of controls and indicators ....................1 Front Panel ......................1 Digital Display ......................2 Front Panel Back Panel ......................4 Remote Control ....................... 5 Connections ..........................6 Video Cassettes Tapes ........................7 Types of On-screen displays and Display Sequence ..............8 EJECT Setting the Clock ........................
Digital Display 6 Power Loss indicator : Flashes on after power loss. 7 CNT indicator : CNT Comes on when the tape or alarm counter is on. 8 SPD indicator : SPD Comes on when the play or recording speed is on. 9 HIGH PICTURE indicator : H.P 10 S.REC indicator : S.REC Comes on when “YES”...
Connections Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in Power Cord Installation the figure below. Insert the plug of the power cord into an outlet. NOTE : Make sure to turn the power off on all devices before making the connections. For more details, •...
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Types of On-screen displays and Display Sequence • If the VCR is in timer recording stand-by mode (the “ ” indicator is displayed on the display panel), the on-screen displays will not be available. First press the STANDBY/ON(POWER) button, to cancel the recording stand-by mode, then proceed with the VCR programming.
Video Cassettes Tapes Setting the Clock Use only video cassette tapes bearing the logo. Example: To set the clock to April 12, 2004 at 9:30 This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 Clock Setting cassette tapes. It is recommended to use T-120 VHS or T- 160 VHS video cassette tapes for optimal performance.
Changing the On-Screen Display Press the SET - (or +) button to set the minutes (eg Selecting the On-screen Display : 30), then press the SHIFT button. You can select whether or not to display the time, date, The seconds are already set to “00”. frame counter, alarm counter, counter title.
Normal Recording Press the SET - (or +) button to set “YES” for the Normal Recording ✔ ✔ functions described below. Turn the power on to all devices used. • If the Repeat Rec Set is set • The items for which “YES” Time....The time is displayed.
Program Timer Recording There are two program timer recording methods, daily ✔ Record Pause recording or recording on certain days of multiple weeks Recording can be interrupted temporarily. • During pause, the image (weekly recording). appears on screen but it is Press the PAUSE/STILL button during recording.
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Press the SET - (or +) button to set the recording Example 2 : To record everyday from 10 : 00 to 18 : ✔ stop minutes (eg : 00), then press the SHIFT 00, in 18-hour mode (recording speed) button.
Alarm Recording To Cancel a Program Timer Recording Alarm Recording Setting Repeat step 1 above. Alarm recording is performed when there is an input (trigger) at the ALARM IN terminal, “ ” is displayed Press the SHIFT ) button until the cursor is on the display panel.
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• Auto / 20sec / 30sec / 40sec / 01min / 02min / 3min / Connecting to a Monitor for Alarm Recording 5min / 10min / 15min / 20min / 25min / 30min : Recording for the set duration. (min : minute) •...
Panic Recording This feature is similar to an alarm recording, but the Set the security lock on VCR No.1. recording time is not pre-selected. • When the end of the tape on VCR No.1 is reached, the When there is a panic input at the PANIC IN Terminal, output at the SERIES OUT terminal will switch signal.
Autorepeat Recording Normal Playback Autorepeat Recording Normal Playback Turn on the power to the TV monitor. The same tape can be recorded over many times. Please ✔ note that if you activate this feature you will lose the Load the video cassette tape. entire previous recording.
Special Playback ✔ Audio Playback Digital Shuttle Audio playback is only possible in 2-hour, 6-hour, 18- • Noise will appear in the To use this function with remote control image when audio hour and 30-hour modes. • Press DIGITAL SHUTTLE +/- button on remote playback is used in 18- The playback speed has to be the same as the recording hour or 30-hour mode.
✔ ✔ Reverse Play Recording Check • Press R.PLAY button on remote control in playback During recording, press the REC CHECK button. • The tape recorded in 48H • During recording check mode will be reverse- mode to enter into Reverse Play mode. operations, recording is •...
Other Functions ✔ Alarm Scan Tape Counter (Zero Search) • When you insert a Repeat steps 1 to 3. Using the counter, it is easy to find a desired recording. cassette, the counter always resets to zero. Press the SHIFT button to search forward or in Press the CLEAR button, at the beginning of the •...
Dew Sensor Setting the SW Out Terminal Output Synchronization pulses for multiplexer can be obtained When the extreme moisture condensation occurs inside from the SW OUT terminal. of TimeLapse Recorder, the drum of recorder rotates and “E-05” appears on the display panel. This means that Press the MENU button, to display the initial MENU.
✔ Setting the Buzzer Checking the Alarm Recording Times Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU. Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU. In the following cases, the buzzer will be heard Press the SHIFT button to select VCR Mode Set. Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow mark approximately 5 times.
Setting In/Out terminals • ALARM INPUT Terminal This terminal is to connect PIR sensors, door contacts or Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU. any type of motion detector. Press the SHIFT button to display the VCR MODE 1) “N/C”...
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• SW OUTPUT Terminal If you are also using a Multi View system, use the following diagrams as a guide to connecting the VCR for While recording, a pulse signal(DC 5V) is output at the normal or alarm recording. SW OUT terminal after each recording period. This terminal is usually connected to the switch input of devices like a camera switching unit, or a quad compressor.
Daily Inspection The following daily inspections are recommended in Connecting to a Multiview System for Alarm Recording order to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of the unit. The daily inspections are particularly important if using autorepeat recording. Inspection Procedure ✔ Turn on the power to the camera, TV monitor and other connected devices.
Troubleshooting Guide If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION the manual, please refer to the table below. Timer recording. The date and time are not correct. - Set the date and time correctly. The unit is not set to timer recording - Press the STANDBY/ON(POWER) button SYMPTOM...
Specifications General Specifications Periodic Inspection and Maintenance Recording method Dual-azimuth 4-head rotating helical scanning system Periodic inspection and maintenance should be referred Audio recording In 2, 6, 18 and 30 hour modes to your dealer. If there is noise in the playback picture, Tape speed 33.35 m/sec (2 hour mode) and it cannot be corrected using the tracking...
Warranty We warrants each new electronic product manufactured by it to be free from defective material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part (at the Company’s option) in exchange for any part of any unit of its manufacture which under normal installation, use and service disclosed such defect, provided the unit is delivered by the owner to us or to our authorized distributor from whom purchased or authorized service station intact, for our examination with all transportation charges prepaid to our factory.
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