RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 INSTRUCTION MANUAL TLS-9024P Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder English Time Lapse Videorecorder Deutsch Magnétoscope time lapse à cassette Français Videograbador en lapsos de tiempo Español Videoregistratore a casstte, 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.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: Do not put your hand or other objects in the cassette loading slot because of risk of injury or accident. Be sure to keep small children away from the VCR. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR OTHER MOISTURE. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9F REC/PLAY l SPEED j » l « COUNTER RESET MEMORY STILL PAUSE ON ALARM SPEED DURATION 8H 20S 24H PROG.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 5 Mode display Digital Display 1 2 3 4 œ Recording/playback speed mode 5 œ Alarm search mode œ Alarm scan mode OFF E M H G F9 8 M œ Dew display S 7 6 1 Operation Indicators 5, 6 Mode display œ They display the actual operation mode.
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RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 CONNECTIONS Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in the figure below. NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 CONNECTIONS Power cord About the memory reset 1 Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC power If the VCR location is changed or to cancel previous settings, please reset the memory as described below. input (AC IN ~) on the VCR back panel. Insert the plug straight and firmly. All the settings as the time and date will be reset, and the security lock will be cancelled. 2 Install the AC power cord into the holder.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND DISPLAY SEQUENCE Reference pages are shown in square brackets.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND DISPLAY SEQUENCE NOTES: Using the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring œ When a menu is displayed, recording will not be possible. JOG dial œ Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON or MENU button, the setting procedure is now completed. œ Put the tip of your index finger into the depression then turn the dial in any direction. œ During recording or playback the menus cannot be displayed.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK 5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the month the Language Setting summer time adjustment is made, then turn the JOG dial clockwise. English, French or German can be selected by the user. 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1) 01, 02,.....11, 12 (for January, February......November, December) 6 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the time the summer menu. time adjustment is made.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Selecting the On-screen Display Changing the Date/Time Display Position You can select to display or not the date, time, the number of alarm recordings and tape speed. 1 Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR. 2 Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position. 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu ø The date and time are displayed. is displayed.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the w logo. This VCR was primarily designed for use with E-180 cassette tapes, it is recommended to use E-180 standard grade VHS video cassette tapes for optimal performance. Loading 1 Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot. Gently push the centre of the cassette until it is loaded automatically.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Correct tape thread check function If the correct tape thread check function is on, after the cassette tape is loaded, a mechanism will operate for about 5 seconds to check that the tape has been threaded (loaded) correctly and the cassette indicator “o” will blink during that period. If the tape is not loaded properly, the cassette will be ejected. NOTES: œ This function checks to make sure that the cassette has been correctly loaded.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 NORMAL RECORDING [Recording Speed Mode] Normal Recording Before starting Recording speed mode (hour mode) œ Turn the power on to all devices used. 3 12 24 œ Load a cassette tape with erasure-prevention tab. œ Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 NORMAL RECORDING Concerning the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on Changes to the Recording Speed Mode During Recording Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must be replaced after a certain number of recording times. It is possible to permit or prevent changing the recording speed mode during recording. Refer to the table below for the maximum number of times a tape can be recorded on.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 NORMAL RECORDING Recording Check The image being recorded can be checked. 1 During recording, press the PLAY (REC CHECK) button. ø The tape will be rewound and then played back. The VCR will then return to the previous recording mode. NOTE: œ During recording check operations, recording is suspended momentarily. Clog Detection This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function. The recording quality is monitored automatically.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 AUTOREPEAT RECORDING Autorepeat Recording Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape The same tape can be recorded over many times. œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL RECORDING”. In the (SET UP 3) menu, you can set the mode of the VCR mode when the tape reaches the end during recording. 1 Set the REPEAT REC switch to the “ON” position. 1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is displayed. ø The REPEAT indicator will light.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 ALARM RECORDING 5 Turn the JOG dial, until the “ALARM DURATION” By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a door switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can be done only when necessary. setting is flashing. 6 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired alarm recording duration (20S, 40S, 1M, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M, or CC).
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording Counter Display Checking the Alarm Recordings Time œ During alarm recording, “AL” will be flashing on the digital display. 1 Press the MENU button until the (ALARM TIME) menu is displayed. œ If the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position, the number of alarms will flash on the monitor screen. ø The number of alarm recordings, and the 8 most recent alarm recording times are displayed.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 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. 1 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button during stop 1 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button twice during mode. stop mode. ø “AL SEARCH 01” will be displayed on screen. ø “AL SCAN” will be displayed on screen.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING 9 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the desired There are two programme timer recording methods, daily recording or recording on certain days of the week. program timer recording mode. Example 1: To record on every Saturday from Y. . . . . . . . . . recording will take place 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (17:00), in 24-hour mode (recording speed). N. . . . . . . . . .
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING Setting the Holidays Changing a Programme Timer Recording By setting the holidays, timer recording will be conducted on those days, as set for Sundays. 1 Press the MENU button until the (TIMER SET) 1 Press the MENU button until the (HOLIDAY SET) menu is displayed. menu is displayed. 2 Turn the JOG dial, until the setting to correct is flashing.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 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 28), are disabled. œ If the power fails, the recording will be interrupted. When the power is restored, the recording will resume if the stop time has not yet been reached, and “P” will be displayed on the digital display.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT 5 Follow steps F and G under “PROGRAMME Recording can be controlled by an external start/stop signal input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal. TIMER RECORDING on page 21”. ø When an external signal is input, “E” will light on the digital display and recording will take place. Example 2: To record using the signal input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal, in 24-hour mode. œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL RECORDING”.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 NORMAL PLAYBACK Normal Playback Tracking Control 1 Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor. 2 Load the video cassette tape. 3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to If there is noise in the image during playback, 1 While looking at the playback picture, press and hold the TRACKING/V. STILL+ button to minimize the noise. select the playback speed mode. 2 If it cannot be minimized, press the TRACKING/V.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 SPECIAL PLAYBACK Picture Search (Forward and Reverse) Reverse Playback 1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or 1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise and hold counterclockwise), during normal playback. See “SHUTTLE Ring Operation”. it, during normal playback. See “SHUTTLE Ring Operation”. ø The image can be seen while the tape is advanced (or rewound) at high speed. ø Reverse playback will start.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 SPECIAL PLAYBACK Day/Time Search SHUTTLE Ring Operation 1 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button three times From normal playback, still image, stop mode, etc., turn the clockwise or counterclockwise to select a mode as indicated below. during stop mode. ø “T/D SEARCH 01 00:00” will be displayed on screen. 1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring in either direction where the desired mode is selected.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 TAPE COUNTER Using the counter, it is easy to find a desired recording. NOTES: 1 Press the COUNTER RESET button, at the œ There is no tape counter indication for the blank portions of the tape. beginning of the desired recording. œ In the 3-hour recording speed mode only, the tape counter indicates real hours, minutes and seconds. ø The counter will be reset to “0H 00M 00S”. 2 Press the COUNTER MEMORY button.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 SETTING THE BUZZER A buzzer can be set to sound during alarm recording, if during recording the tape reaches the end, if buttons are pressed or if there is a mechanical failure that causes the tape to stop or be ejected, etc. NOTES: œ If “N” is set, the buzzer will not be heard.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 SETTING THE RS-232C OR RS-485 DATA TRANSFER SPEED The VCR can be controlled by a computer connected to the RS-232C connector. It can also be controlled through a special controller connected to the RS-485 connector. Data Transfer Speed Setup 1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is displayed. You must specify which connector (RS-232C or RS-485) is used. (Refer to “Data Transfer Speed Setup.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 SETTING THE RS-232C OR RS-485 DATA TRANSFER SPEED RS485 RJ-11 connector layout RS-485 Connection This VCR can use the straight type or crossed type connecting cables. 1 If using a straight type cable, connect it from the “A” to the “A” or from the “B” to the “B” RS-485 connector. 6 NOTE: Do not connect to phone line.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 OUTPUT TERMINALS SW OUT Terminal TAPE END OUT Terminal When recording, a pulse signal is output at the SW OUT terminal. œ During recording, when the end of the tape is reached or when the tape counter reading indicates 2 hours 57 minutes or more, the output becomes 0V (Low). This terminal is usually connected to the switch input (SW IN) of devices like a camera switcher unit, or a quad compressor. œ To reset the output, press the STOP or EJECT button.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 OUTPUT TERMINALS REMOTE Jack Remote control setting You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold separately) to control remotely the VCR. The remote control switch 7 can be set to either eject the tape or access the menus. NOTE: 1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 1) menu is displayed. œ The functions not available on the VCR will not operate.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 MAINTENANCE Daily Inspection Periodic Inspection The following daily inspections are recommended in order to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of the unit. Periodic inspection and maintenance should be referred to your dealer. The daily inspections are particularly important if using autorepeat recording.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 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.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the table below.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Video heads system Audio recording Tape speed Specified video cassette tape Recording/playback time Fast forward/rewind time Television system RS-232C/RS-485 data transfer speed 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 In 3-, 12- and 24-hour modes 23.
RR4Q/EX2 (TLS-9024P GB) Fri. Sept., 29/2000 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. 1AC6P1P1901–BA RR4Q/EX2 (1000KP-SY01) Issue No. 4 Copyright SANYO, 2000 All rights reserved.
