ENGLISH DEUTSCH E ESPAÑOL ITALIANO Model AG- FRANÇAIS Digital Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. Not to be used in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted.
Operating precaution “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio signals. If this should be the case, deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the source of the magnetic fields away from the unit before operation. $ DO NOT REMOVE UNSCREWING.
Contents Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Setting menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Menu page P1 TIME/DATE PRESET screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 REC LOCK screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 HOUR METER screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Menu page P2 DISPLAY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Built-in frame switcher for supporting 16 cameras O The unit also supports asynchronous cameras. O The unit enables recording after the cameras are switched over automatically as dictated by the recording time mode. O During recording, the cameras can be switched and their images viewed on a TV monitor at a time other than the recording timing which has been set. Digital recordings with a high picture quality Digital recordings with a high picture quality can be made on S-VHS tapes.
Parts and their functions Front panel 9 TIME MODE 1 2 5 6 8 3 > = H REC SUM TIME COUNT CAMERA M PASS A S 1 7 2 8 7 REMAIN LOCK EXT INT ALARM HIGH FRAME 4 ? y 3 9 4 10 m 5 11 6 12 @ A C d B D ;< : 1 2 3 4 65 USE S-VHS CASSETTE TAPE ONLY POWER #PUSH-OPEN EJECT < REC REVIEW ¥REC MECHANISM 1 POWER lamp This lights when the power is turned on. 2 Cassette insertion slot Always use S-VHS cassette tapes.
6 Display tube 1= Lights when a cassette tape is inserted. It flashes when an error is detected as a result of the recording review. 2 HIGH Lights when a tape which was recorded in the high picture quality mode is being played back and when a tape is being recorded in the high picture quality mode. 3 FRAME Lights when a tape which was recorded in the frame mode is being played back and when a tape is being recorded in the frame mode. 4 SUM Lights when the time is displayed in the summertime mode.
Parts and their functions Front panel (sub panel) 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A USE S-VHS CASSETTE TAPE ONLY POWER TRACKING j POWER FIELD :00 i STILL TIMER MODE FRAME PROGRAM ALL MENU OFF CLK POS REV PLAY PLAY STOP 2 1 ∫ i 4 j LOCK OFF REC PAGE REW C B FF 5 FWD ADV H H SHIFT RESET 3 4 3 j SET i 3 REV ADV TIME MODE 4 ; CAMERA 4 6 2 B PAUSE/STILL SHIFT 3 EJECT COUNTER < SEARCH REC REVIEW ¥REC MECHANISM SEQUENCE 1 C 7 POWER switch Used to turn the unit’s po
Clock display: The current time is displayed. = PAUSE STILL button Press to initiate rec-pause or still-picture playback. When the unit remains in the pause or still-picture playback mode for more than a prescribed period of time, it is automatically set to the stop mode in order to protect the tape. When the PROGRAM switch is at the MENU position, this button functions as the SHIFT (3) button to select the items on the setting menu screen.
Parts and their functions Front panel (sub panel) USE S-VHS CASSETTE TAPE ONLY POWER TRACKING j POWER FIELD :00 i STILL TIMER MODE FRAME PROGRAM PLAY STOP PAUSE/STILL 2 1 ∫ ; j LOCK ALL MENU OFF CLK POS REV PLAY OFF REC i PAGE REW C B 4 FF 3 5 REV ADV FWD ADV H H E F G SHIFT CAMERA 3 1 SEQUENCE H I D LOCK switch Used to set the lock mode. ALL : All normal operations are suspended, and LOCK lights on the display tube. OFF : Normal operations can be conducted.
Rear panel 2 1 : CAMERA IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 75™ ON 75™ ON 75™ ON ON OFF RS232C 1 OFF 75™ 2 9 10 MIC IN IN REMOTE OUT AUDIO 4 5 3 ON OFF 3 4 6 ON 75™ ON OFF OFF 75™ 11 12 S-VIDEO OUT 7 8 5 6 OFF 75™ 13 14 7 ~AC IN OFF 75™ 8 15 16 IN OUT WARNING EXT SW IN 1 2 GND /REC OUT /VIDEO OUT IN RESET OUT EXT TAPE END OUT TIMER ALARM REC IN GND TIME ADJ IN 7 ON OFF 8 VIDEO OUT GND 9 1 CAMERA IN connectors 1 to qV (BNC), 75Ω termination/loop through selector switches 1 to 8, 75Ω te
Performing initial settings Before operating the unit, perform the following initial settings. $ Setting the date and time 1 2•5 3 4 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H ; 2 1 4 3 4 3 < 1 Set the power switch to ON. as follows to set the date and time. 4 Proceed O Use the (4) and (3) SHIFT buttons to move the flashing part to the item whose setting is to be changed. O Use the (2) and (1) SHIFT buttons to move the flashing part to the column where the setting is to be changed.
Performing initial settings ENGLISH If the clock is running fast or slow, follow the steps below to adjust it. $ Simple time adjustment When the clock is running up to 30 seconds fast or slow When the clock is running up to 15 minutes fast or slow 1 2 1 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H ; 2 1 4 3 4 3 2•4 3 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H ; 2 1 4 3 4 3 < < 1 Set the power switch to ON. 1 Set the power switch to ON.
Performing initial settings If the date and time are wrong, follow the steps below to adjust them. $ Simple date and time adjustment 1 2•6 4 3•5 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H ; 2 1 4 3 4 3 < 1 Set the power switch to ON. the PROGRAM switch to the “CLK POS” 2 Set position. The counter display shows the current time, and the “minutes” digits flash. the SET (+) or SET (–) button to set the 3 Press “minutes” digits. the PAGE (+) or PAGE (–) button.
$ Setting the recording time mode and number of cameras 1 2•7 3•5 the steps below to set the recording time 4 Follow mode and number of cameras. 4•6 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H 2 ; 1 4 3 4 3 O Use the (4), (3), (2) and (1) SHIFT buttons to move the flashing part to the item whose setting is to be changed. O Press the (+) and (–) SET buttons to change the setting. < 1 Set the power switch to ON. the PROGRAM switch to the MENU position. 2 Set The setting menu screen is shown on the TV monitor.
Performing initial settings $ Setting the recording mode the PAGE (+) or PAGE (–) button to display 5 Press the P4 RECORDING MODE screen. The flashing items are ones that can be set. [RECORDING MODE] FIELD/FRAME PICTURE QUALITY REC-TYPE FIELD HIGH RT0 ( OFF¢16) P4 [ALARM/SENSOR REC] MODE FIELD/FRAME PICTURE QUALITY DURATION BUZZER REPEAT GROUP ALARM1 GROUP ALARM2 OFF FIELD HIGH 0.5min OFF OFF RT0 ( OFF¢16) RT0 ( OFF¢16) the recording mode by proceeding as follows.
Performing initial settings ENGLISH The table below shows the correlation between the recording time modes and number of cameras. (When an S-VHS 180-minute tape is used) Set the modes according to what is to be accomplished. High picture quality mode (field recording) Recording time mode Time taken for recording turn to circulate and return to the first camera No. of fields Time taken to for the no. of cameras connected to be switch recorded 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 cameras (sec.) per sec.
Frame recording and field recording With frame recording, the image of one camera is recorded in two fields, and after leaving a fixed interval, the image of the next camera is recorded. With field recording, the image of one camera is recorded in one field, and after leaving half of the interval for frame recording, the image of the next camera is recorded. The gaps between the recorded images are shorter which enables the cameras to be switched in half the time taken by frame recording.
Example of connections to switch between 16 cameras for recording No. 1 This unit does not have an AGC (auto gain control) function for video signal level adjustment. Therefore, take due care with the 75 Ω termination for the peripheral equipment. No.
Connections When using a frame switcher during recording to output more than one screen image on the TV monitor No. 1 No.
Recording ENGLISH Proceed with recording after having performed the connections and followed the steps for “Setting the date and time” (page 11) and “Setting the recording time mode and number of cameras” (page 14). STOP button 1 3 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H 2 1 ; 4 4 3 4 3 < EJECT button 2 the power switch to ON. the REC button. 1 Set 4 Press When the power is turned on, the POWER lamp Recording is started in the set time mode using the lights, and the buzzer is sounded once.
Playback Still-picture playback Normal playback 1 1 3 2 4 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H 2 1 ; 4 3 4 3 2•4 3 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H 2 1 ; 4 3 4 3 < < 5 the power 1 Set cassette tape. switch to ON, and insert the the power 1 Set cassette tape. switch to ON, and insert the the PLAY button to start playback. 2 Press 2 Press the PLAY button to start playback.
Changing over the screen display COUNTER button ENGLISH Changing over the screen during playback Switching between the cameras RESET button In the 1-screen display mode 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H 2 ; 1 4 3 4 3 The pictures recorded by a specific camera can be monitored by pressing the CAMERA button during playback.
Useful functions Memory stop This function serves to rewind or fast forward the tape to the “0:00:00” counter position and then automatically set the unit to the stop mode when a regular operation is being performed. 4 1 2 “M” lights. COUNT 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H 2 ; 1 4 3 4 3 M < 3 the STOP button to set the unit to the stop 1 Press mode. the COUNTER 2 Press counter display mode. button to establish the the SEARCH button.
Alarm recording and sensor (emergency) recording Alarm recording This function enables recording with changes made to the time mode and/or cameras used for recording when an alarm signal (see page 35 for details on the alarm recording connections) is input during recording. the following steps to set the recording mode 4 Take to be established when an alarm signal is input: O Use the (4) and (3) SHIFT buttons to move the flashing part to the item whose setting is to be changed.
Useful functions When ALARM is selected as the MODE item setting When SENSOR is selected as the MODE item setting Press the REC button to start recording. The alarm recording mode is established when an alarm signal is input. Once alarm recording is initiated, “ALARM” flashes on the display tube. When the STOP button is pressed, the display is cleared, and recording stops.
Alarm memory recall and power loss memory recall The following display appears when alarm recording was never performed or when the primary power supply was never shut off. Alarm memory recall is a function for storing in the memory those dates/times and number of occasions on which the alarm recording and sensor recording functions were activated.
Useful functions Search playback (cue/review) 1 Alarm search (alarm recording section search) 2 1 5 2 “AS” lights. COUNT 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H 2 1 ; 4 3 4 3 AS < 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H 2 ; 1 4 3 4 3 < 3 1 4 Set the POWER switch to ON, and insert the cassette tape. 2 Press the PLAY button to start playback. the FF button or REW button. 3 Press The unit performs search playback (cue or review) while the FF button or REW button is held down.
Time/date search This function is used to search for a particular recording section by designating its date and time. the PLAY button or REV PLAY button. 5 Press The recording section with the designated date and RESET button 5 4 1 “S” lights. TIME S 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H ; 2 1 4 3 4 3 < 3 2 the POWER switch to ON, and insert the 1 Set cassette tape. the COUNTER button to establish the time 2 Press display mode. time is now searched.
Useful functions Internal timer recording Recording can be started and ended at the desired times which are set using the internal timer. Before setting the internal timer recording, complete the connections as well as the steps for “Setting the date and time” (page 11) and “Setting the recording time mode and number of cameras” (page 14).
Weekly timer This function is used to record for the programmed duration every week at the same time on the same day. Daily timer This function is used to record for the programmed duration at the same time every day.
Useful functions Free-set timer Recording is initiated for the programmed duration on the date which has been set. 6 3 “INT” lamp 4 the following steps to set the timer recording 4 Take mode. O Use the (4), (3), (2) and (1) SHIFT buttons to move the flashing part to the item whose setting is to be changed. O Press the (+) and (–) SET buttons, and change the setting. INT 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H ; 2 1 4 3 4 3 < completion of the settings, 5 Upon PROGRAM switch to the OFF position.
Useful functions [PROGRAM TIMER] (TIMER) START END PGM1 9:00 17:00 PGM2 9:00 9:00 PGM3 10:00 12:00 PGM4 0:00 0:00 PGM5 23:00 6:00 PGM6 10:00 11:00 PGM7 5:00 6:00 PGM8 8:00 12:00 ENGLISH Example of some internal timer recording programmes P8 REC-TYPE RT1 ( 18H¢04) RT3 ( 48H¢02) RT2 ( 9H¢06) RT0 ( OFF¢16) RT4 ( 72H¢04) RT0 ( OFF¢16) RT7 ( 120H¢01) RT6 ( 24H¢16) [INTERNAL WEEKLY TIMER] (SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT DLY) PGM1 PGM2 ¢¢¢ PGM1 PGM6 PGM5 ¢¢¢ PGM8 PGM3 ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ PGM7 ¢¢¢ $ Recording on
Useful functions External timer recording Using an external timer, recording can be started and ended at any time which has been set. Before setting the external timer recording, complete the connections as well as the steps for “Setting the date and time” (page 11) and “Setting the recording time mode and number of cameras” (page 14).
Useful functions 2 7 4 “EXT” lamp 5 ENGLISH When using an external timer connected to the terminal section on the unit’s rear panel (control exercised at the EXT TIMER connector) the TIMER MODE button on the front panel 7 Press and set it to the external timer recording mode (the “EXT” lamp lights on the display tube). The power is automatically turned off, and the unit waits for the control signal to be sent from the external timer.
Terminal connections As shown below, firmly twist the end of the cord which is to be connected to the terminal section. Firmly twist or solder here. Solid wire : 0.4 to 1.2 mm diameter Twisted wire : 0.3 to 1.25 mm (The diameter of the strands must be 0.18 mm or more.) When connecting or disconnecting the cord, press this part down using a regular screwdriver. O Failure to twist the end of the cord firmly can cause short-circuiting.
Tape-end output connections External timer input connections External interface External timer Alarm lamp IN OUT WARNING 1 2 GND /REC OUT IN RESET OUT EXT TAPE END OUT TIMER ALARM REC IN GND TIME ADJ IN IN OUT WARNING 1 2 GND /REC OUT IN RESET OUT EXT TAPE END OUT TIMER ALARM REC IN GND TIME ADJ IN When the cassette tape comes to its end during recording, the alarm device which has been installed externally is triggered.
Terminal connections Time setting connections External timer input connections A second time lapse recorder unit can be used as an external timer or the external switch for setting the time. O Using the EXT TIMER OUT item on the menu screen shown on P7 TERMINAL OUTPUT SELECT, set the start time (START) and end time (END) at which the control signals are to be output.
Terminal signal levels ENGLISH External interface preparation specifications Example of lamp lit by HIGH signal (Lamp, etc.) Power Relay Control signal GND O Use devices with ratings which support the actual operating conditions. Terminal ALARM IN 1/2 ALARM RESET IN Signal level Terminal Ground input T V IH Remarks TIME ADJ IN V IH = 4.0 V to 5.0 V V IL = 0.0 V to 0.6 V T S 100 ms V IH = 4.0 V to 5.0 V V IL = 0.0 V to 0.
Setting menus Setting method 1 2•6 TRACKING j POWER FIELD :00 i STILL 3 TIMER MODE REV PLAY PLAY STOP 2 1 ∫ i 4 FRAME PROGRAM j LOCK ALL MENU OFF CLK POS PAGE REW C OFF 4 B FF 5 PAUSE/STILL ; SHIFT 3 REV ADV FWD ADV H H TIME MODE 4 CAMERA 4 6 REC 5 2 2 1 ∫ 4 3 6 5 H H 2 1 ; 4 3 4 3 SHIFT 1 RESET 3 4 3 j SET i 3 COUNTER SEARCH SEQUENCE < 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. the PROGRAM switch to the MENU position.
Setting menus P1 [REC LOCK] MODE [HOUR METER] 00000h TIME/DATE PRESET screen Menu item [TIME/DATE PRESET] 01- 1- 2000 SAT 0:00:00 OFF ENGLISH Menu page P1 Year Month Day Day of the week Hours Minutes Seconds Description of function For setting the date and time Day: 01 to 31 Month: 1 to 12 Year: 2000 to 2099 Day of the week: SUN to SAT 01- 1-2000 SAT 0:00:00 Seconds: Fixed at 00 Minutes: 00 to 59 Hours: 0 to 23 REC LOCK screen Menu item MODE Description of function For setting the operation lock
Setting menus Menu page P2 [DISPLAY] P2 CHARACTER WHITE POSITION R-BOTTOM TIME SELECT 24HOURS DATE ON TIME ON T-MODE ON REC/ALARM ON [REC LOSS INDICATOR] VIDEO OUT CAMERA [SUMMER TIME] MODE OFF
Setting menus [DISPLAY] P2 CHARACTER WHITE POSITION R-BOTTOM TIME SELECT 24HOURS DATE ON TIME ON T-MODE ON REC/ALARM ON [REC LOSS INDICATOR] VIDEO OUT CAMERA [SUMMER TIME] MODE OFF
Setting menus Menu page P3 [RECORDING T-MODE & CAMERA] P3 REC TC.
Setting menus [RECORDING MODE] FIELD/FRAME PICTURE QUALITY REC-TYPE FIELD HIGH RT0 ( OFF¢16) P4 [ALARM/SENSOR REC] MODE FIELD/FRAME PICTURE QUALITY DURATION BUZZER REPEAT GROUP ALARM1 GROUP ALARM2 OFF FIELD HIGH 0.5min OFF OFF RT0 ( OFF¢16) RT0 ( OFF¢16) ENGLISH Menu page P4 ALARM/SENSOR REC screen Menu item Description of function MODE For setting what recording operation is to be performed when an alarm signal has been input.
Setting menus Menu page P5 [VTR MODE SELECT] (TAPE IN) (TAPE END) MODE ALARM IN (EJECT OPERATION) (VIDEO MODE) (COMB FILTER) P5 VTR MODE SELECT screen STOP STOP STOP EJECT AUTO OFF Menu item Description of function (TAPE IN) For setting the operation mode that is to be established when the cassette tape has been inserted into the unit. STOP : The unit is set to the stop mode. REC : Recording is performed. REW 5 REC: The tape is first rewound to its start, and then recording is performed.
Setting menus [TAPE REMAIN] LEVEL BUZZER [REC REVIEW] AUTO ERROR BUZZER [ERROR WARN BUZZER] MODE [REC WARNING] REC LOSS BUZZER P6 OFF OFF OFF OFF ENGLISH Menu page P6 TAPE REMAIN screen Menu item Description of function LEVEL For setting at what point REMAIN is to flash on the display tube and the remaining tape warning is to be displayed when the tape-end position is about to be reached. (When using a 180-minute tape) The REMAIN flashing is released when any button is pressed.
Setting menus Menu page P6 [TAPE REMAIN] LEVEL BUZZER [REC REVIEW] AUTO ERROR BUZZER [ERROR WARN BUZZER] MODE [REC WARNING] REC LOSS BUZZER P6 OFF OFF OFF OFF ERROR WARN BUZZER screen Menu item MODE OFF OFF Description of function For setting whether the buzzer is to sound when a problem occurs in the unit and the power is automatically turned off. ON : The buzzer sounds. OFF : The buzzer does not sound. The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.
Menu page P7 [TERMINAL INPUT SELECT] EXT TIMER IN OFF TIME ADJUST IN 9:00 [TERMINAL OUTPUT SELECT] ALARM/SENSOR OUT CONTINUE ERROR WARN/REC OUT WARNING EXT TIMER OUT START 0:00 END 0:00 [VIDEO OUT SEQUENCE] SW INTERVAL 2s BYPASS CAMERA OFF SW NOISE CANCEL ON LL CAMERA OFF [EXT SWITCHER] MODE VIDEO OUT P7 TERMINAL INPUT SELECT screen Menu item Description of function EXT TIMER IN For setting whether the signals from the external timer connected to the rear panel terminal section are to be acknowledged i
Setting menus Menu page P7 [TERMINAL INPUT SELECT] EXT TIMER IN OFF TIME ADJUST IN 9:00 [TERMINAL OUTPUT SELECT] ALARM/SENSOR OUT CONTINUE ERROR WARN/REC OUT WARNING EXT TIMER OUT START 0:00 END 0:00 [VIDEO OUT SEQUENCE] SW INTERVAL 2s BYPASS CAMERA OFF SW NOISE CANCEL ON LL CAMERA OFF [EXT SWITCHER] MODE VIDEO OUT P7 VIDEO OUT SEQUENCE screen Menu item Description of function SW INTERVAL For setting the timing at which the video signals which are supplied from the camera and which are to be output fro
Setting menus [PROGRAM TIMER] (TIMER) START END PGM1 0:00 0:00 PGM2 0:00 0:00 PGM3 0:00 0:00 PGM4 0:00 0:00 PGM5 0:00 0:00 PGM6 0:00 0:00 PGM7 0:00 0:00 PGM8 0:00 0:00 P8 REC-TYPE RT0 ( OFF¢16) RT0 ( OFF¢16) RT0 ( OFF¢16) RT0 ( OFF¢16) RT0 ( OFF¢16) RT0 ( OFF¢16) RT0 ( OFF¢16) RT0 ( OFF¢16) [INTERNAL WEEKLY TIMER] (SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT DLY) ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ ENGLISH Menu page P8 PROGRAM TIMER screen Menu item Description of function (TIMER) Three
Setting menus Menu page P9 [FREE SET TIMER] MONTH DAY ¢¢ – ¢¢ 1) ¢¢ – ¢¢ 2) ¢¢ – ¢¢ 3) ¢¢ – ¢¢ 4) ¢¢ – ¢¢ 5) ¢¢ – ¢¢ 6) ¢¢ – ¢¢ 7) ¢¢ – ¢¢ 8) ¢¢ – ¢¢ 9) ¢¢ – ¢¢ 10) ¢¢ – ¢¢ 11) ¢¢ – ¢¢ 12) P9 SET ¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢¢ FREE SET TIMER screen On this screen, the programmes registered for (TIMER) on the PROGRAM TIMER screen and the programmes of the days of the week which were set on the INTERNAL WEEKLY TIMER screen are set for the desired dates (12 days’ wort
Menu page P10 [RS-232C PARAMETERS] BIT LENGTH STOP BIT PARITY BAUD RATE [USER ID REC] 00000000 P10 7bit STOP-1 ODD 9600 RS-232C PARAMETERS screen The RS-232C parameters are set on this screen. Menu item Description of function BIT LENGTH For setting the bit length. 7bit, 8bit STOP BIT For setting the stop bit. STOP-1, STOP-2 PARITY For setting the parity. ODD, EVEN, NON BAUD RATE For setting the communication speed (bps).
Error messages When a problem has occurred in the unit, one of the following messages appears on the counter display. If the error is not released even after taking the suggested remedial action, set the POWER switch to OFF, disconnect the power cord, and consult your dealer. Error No. —d— E—2 E—3 E—4 Description of problem Condensation has formed. The only function button which can be operated is the EJECT button. The loading operation is not performed when a cassette tape has been inserted.
When any of the following symptoms have occurred during operation, check the items described below, and take the remedial action suggested. If the problem persists, set the power switch to OFF, disconnect the power cord, and consult your dealer. Symptom Monitor screen turns blue. (During playback) (In any mode except playback) Monitor screen cannot be switched over to the 4-in-1 picture.
Troubleshooting Symptom Unit fails to operate even when its function buttons are pressed. The recording start section is always recorded in the 3H mode. Symptom Buzzer sounds. (During stop) Items to check Is the PROGRAM switch at OFF? Remedial action Set the PROGRAM switch to OFF. If it is set to any other position, the unit may fail to operate even when its function buttons are pressed. This is not a malfunction.
This unit comes with an auto head cleaning function to reduce the amount of dirt on the heads automatically. However, to further improve reliability, it is recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate. For details on the actual cleaning method to be used, consult a representative at one of our servicing companies or your dealer. Condensation Condensation occurs according to the same principle as when droplets of water form on the window panes of a heated room.
Specifications [AUDIO] [GENERAL] Supply voltage: AC 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz – 60 Hz Power consumption: 35 W Ambient operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C Ambient operating humidity: 35% to 85% (no condensation) Dimensions (WaHaD): 380a110a340 mm Weight: 7.2 kg Recording system: D-TL recording system (DV compression multi-segment recording) Recording track: Audio signal, Linear: 1 track Tape speed: 20.84 mm/sec.
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