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Operating

Instructions

Time Lapse Recorder

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.

Model AG-                   

PAL

B
E

Summary of Contents for AG-TL350B

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Time Lapse Recorder Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions completely Model AG PAL B E ...

Page 2: ...How to replace the fuse 1 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver 2 Replace the fuse The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED Under no circumstances should either of these wire...

Page 3: ...ewoon weggooien maar dient u deze als klein chemisch afval weg te doen Removing the battery Verwijderen van de batterij Battery for memory backup lithium battery Batterij voor reservegeheugen lithiumbatterij Remove the battery from the unit Verwijder de batterijhouder uti het apparaat To replace the battery please consult your local dealer Voor het vernieuwen van de batterij dient u uw plaatselijk...

Page 4: ...o not insert fingers or any objects into the video casette holder Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong magnetic fields Be especially careful of large audio speakers Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot cold or damp environment as this may result in damage both to the recorder and to the tape Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit If the unit is not goi...

Page 5: ...eter The unit contains an hour meter which provides useful information for maintenance and inspections Remote control The unit can be operated from a distance of about 5 meters if the AG A11 remote controller available as an optional accessory is connected IMPORTANT Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes films video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright...

Page 6: ...n is pressed the tape is rewound When it is kept depressed during playback the review mode is established When it is pressed once during playback in the alarm search mode the unit is placed in the review mode When a menu screen is displayed it is used to change an item decrement a value Field REV ADV SHIFT button When this is kept depressed during still picture playback the picture is advanced fie...

Page 7: ...r REW button is pressed during playback with alarm search the search will lock If this button is pressed while the tape is being fast forwarded or rewound counter memory and alarm search will not function PAS is displayed during repeat recording __PAS appears at all other times where denotes the number of repeat times REC display lamp This lamp lights while recording is in progress It goes off whe...

Page 8: ...nally is activated WARNING REC output connector When trouble has occurred in the unit the alarm device installed externally is activated Error warning or recording low signal selected on the menu screen 3 is output GND Terminal This terminal is connected to the signal ground terminal of the connected unit in order to reduce noise It is not connected to ground for safety purposes MIC input jack Inp...

Page 9: ...r on the TV monitor the hour meter is displayed on Menu Screen 1 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY P2 POSITION L UPPER REC INDICATE NOT REC CAMERA BUZZER ALARM OFF TAPE END OFF TAPE REMAIN OFF ERR WARN OFF 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALARM P3 MODE OFF DURATION 30SEC RECALL OUTPUT SELECT TERMINAL OUT ERR WARN q REC MODE P4 REC T MODE OFF TAPE IN STOP TAPE END STOP VIDEO MODE MODE AUTO DETAIL ON w e r t y INTERNAL TIMER REC P5 TIMER...

Page 10: ...PPER Blue display This sets a blue display on the monitor screen at all times except while recording or playback is in progress BLUE The display on the monitor screen is blue at all times except while recording or playback is in progress CAMERA The pictures from the video input connector are shown on the monitor screen at all times except while playback is in progress Setting of the buzzer sound A...

Page 11: ...d mode of ordinary VTR s 6H 6 hour mode compatible with the standard mode of ordinary VTR s 12H 12 hour mode linear slow recording 24H 24 hour mode linear slow recording Selection of VTR operation when cassette is inserted STOP Stop mode REC Simply by inserting the cassette tape recording is started automatically REW REC When the cassette is inserted it is first rewound to the start of the tape an...

Page 12: ...e to be superimposed on the recording When the power is switched on the date time of the day and time mode are displayed in the case of a regular screen Date 1 Time mode 2 Time 3 Alarm display 4 TV monitor TIME ADJUST P1 01 1 2000 SAT 0 00 00 Example Setting the date and time to Saturday March 3 2001 at 3 25 The time mode is set to 24 hours m m m d d d Monitor display Display area 1 2 3 TIME ADJUS...

Page 13: ...eturn the display to its original position factory setting 03 3 01 3H 03 25 00 Time Date Display Position The position of the date and time displays on the TV monitor changes as shown below when DISPLAY on Menu Screen 2 is changed Top left corner Top right corner Bottom left corner No display Centre Bottom right corner To clear the date and time display set POSITION under DISPLAY on Menu Screen 2 ...

Page 14: ...other mode colour programme is played back in black and white but this is not a malfunction With still picture field FWD ADV and field REV ADV operations the colours at the top of the screen may disappear at some tracking positions but this is not a malfunction Tapes recorded on this machine cannot be played back other VHS video recorder as they are not compatible Mode TIME MODE button Recording e...

Page 15: ...nding section This is not a malfunction Notes on operation Tips For Better Recording Set the MENU REC LOCK switch to REC LOCK Set REC LOCK on Menu Screen 1 to ON See Note 1 2 In order to ensure greater reliability in monitoring surveillance and other continuous operations lasting many hours this unit comes with some safety functions for recording Read the following descriptions of these functions ...

Page 16: ...on the display Alarm recording is performed in the event of an alarm input even when the unit is in the timer recording standby mode When alarm recording is completed the unit is set to the timer recording standby mode Even when the power should fail the start and stop times set for timer recording are stored in the memory provided that the power is restored within a week or so but only if power h...

Page 17: ...rsday THU Following the above procedure set the times for Friday FRI and Saturday SAT as well In this way the timer operation times have been set for each day of the week The settings for daily recording daily timer are also performed following the same steps 1 to 10 6 7 8 9 0 q SUN ON 8 30 12 00 SUN ON 8 30 12 00 SUN ON 8 30 12 00 24 INTERNAL TIMER REC P5 TIMER START END T M SUN ON 8 30 8 00 24 M...

Page 18: ...d in the recording mode Check that a video cassette with its tab intact has been inserted Set the MENU REC LOCK switch to MENU to display the menu screens Press the page button to display Menu Screen 4 on the TV monitor 1 2 Press the shift button to move the flashing to TAPE END Press the set or button to display REPEAT for auto repeat recording or REW for auto rewinding R lights on the display Up...

Page 19: ...inutes Another option is alarm recording only while the alarm input signal is supplied Alarm recording is also possible as far as the end of the tape Alarm and display methods during alarm recording When an alarm signal is supplied by an alarm sensor door or intercom switch etc during recording in a time lapse mode the recording speed is switched to the 3 or 6 hour mode and the details of the stat...

Page 20: ...de set by T MODE changes to 3H or 6H and alarm recording continues until the alarm is released 4 5 6 The time when the alarm signal was input can be ascertained on the TV monitor by checking the alarm input time in the RECALL item on Menu Screen 3 Alarm Recall The alarm recall function stores up to 4 alarm input times in the memory and displays them on the screen If there have been more than 4 inp...

Page 21: ...is not indicative of malfunctioning When the tape is played back in the 12H or 24H mode the picture may oscillate in the vertical direction this is not indicative of malfunction When a tape recorded on the 6 hour mode is played back in another mode colour programme is played back in black and white but this is not a malfunction When noise has occurred during still picture playback press the FWD AD...

Page 22: ...tion with auto repeat recording Routine inspection procedure HOUR METER 00000H TV monitor In the unlikely event of a problem with the unit turn the unit to STANDBY mode take hold of the power plug and disconnect it from the power outlet and consult with the dealer from whom the unit was purchased Action taken after routine inspections This unit has an hour meter which shows for how many hours the ...

Page 23: ...supply power continuously for at least 3 days to the unit Trouble with recording Tape can be played fast forwarded or rewound but not recording results Is the tab on the video cassette broken Recording has stopped Is the video cassette tape at its end Have more than 5 minutes elapsed since the PAUSE STILL button was pressed during recording Are the routine inspections being carried out If this phe...

Page 24: ...g used two scenes appear as the playback picture when the cameras are switched Has the camera switching signal cable been connected properly Recording starts when the unit s power plug is connected to or disconnected from the power outlet Has INT or EXT lighted on the display No playback because recording starts when the main power for the connected equipment is set to ON Has INT or EXT lighted on...

Page 25: ...ystem Video Input BNC Video Output BNC S N CCIR Standard 625 lines 50 fields PAL colour signal Luminance Frequency modulation recording Colour signal Converted subcarrier phase shift recording 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced B W mode 45 dB 3H mode Detail OFF Colour mode 45 dB 3H mode Detail OFF Audio Line Input Phono Mic Input 3 mm Line Output Phono Track Recording Playback mode 10 dB...

Page 26: ...Printed in Japan VQT8975 B S1000H100Î E Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Central P O Box 288 Osaka 530 8691 Japan ...

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