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If the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR MODE> is
set to “OFF”, the Stop mode is engaged when the end
of the tape is reached during recording. If <AUTO
REW> is set to “ON”, the tape rewinds to the
beginning and stops.
•
Counter value
When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the
Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the
counter end output function, the tape reel counter
value is reset to “0000”.
6-6 Series Recording
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When the first VCR ends recording, the second VCR
starts recording automatically, then the third and so on.
• When the tape end output is set, series recording
signals are output from the [SERIES REC OUT]
terminal at the specified tape reel counter value,
signaling the next VCR to start recording.
The first VCR continues recording until the tape ends.
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Connection
• Connect the [SERIES REC OUT] terminal of the
first VCR to the [SERIES REC IN] terminal of the
second VCR, and the [SERIES REC OUT]
terminal of the second VCR to the [SERIES REC
IN] terminal of the first VCR. The [COM]
terminals of both VCRs should be connected.
COM
WARNING
OUT
CLOCK
RESET IN
SERIES
REC IN
SERIES
REC OUT
CLOCK
RESET OUT
COM
WARNING
OUT
CLOCK
RESET IN
SERIES
REC IN
SERIES
REC OUT
CLOCK
RESET OUT
First VCR
Second VCR
• Connect audio and video terminals as shown in
the connection diagram on page 41.
6 RECORDING
Non-stop continuous series recording
The series recording function allows you to record indefinitely using two VCRs. Recording alternates between each VCR.
To use this function, connect and set the VCRs as follows.
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Setting
• Set the <SRI/EXT REC> menu switch on both
units to “SERIES”.
• Set the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR
MODE> to “ON”.
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For uninterrupted endless series recording, use the
counter end output function together. Set <CNT
TAPE END> so that the counter end signal is
output just before the tape end.
• Set <CNT TAPE END> in the <SRI/EXT MODE>
menu to “5500” (when a T-120 : U model, E-180 :
E model tape is used).
* When the tape is rewound to the beginning in
the Auto Rewind mode using the counter end
output function, the tape reel counter is reset
automatically to “0000”.
Note:
• Continuous series recording over a long period
may produce excessive wear and tear on the
tapes and VCRs. Be sure to replace the tapes
periodically (refer to page 28).
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[SRI/EXT MODE]
1. SRI/EXT REC OFF
2. EXT REC END NORMAL
3. CNT TAPE END OFF
[ALARM/SENSOR MODE]
1. REC MODE SENSOR
2. REC SPEED 2H
3. DURATION 60SEC
4. TAPE END MODE OFF
[VIDEO MODE]
1. V. PULSE OFF
[VTR MODE]
1. HDR OFF
2. CNT MEM SW OFF
3. POWER ON REC ON
4. AUTO REC CHECK OFF
5. AUTO REW OFF
6. REPEAT PLAY OFF
7. REPEAT REC ON
6-7 Repeat Recording
When the tape comes to the end during recording, it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning.
6 RECORDING
5
To execute repeat recording, set <REPEAT REC> in
<VTR MODE> to “ON”.
• The [REPEAT] indication in the VCR’s display lights.
5
Setting the <TAPE END MODE> menu switch in
<ALARM/SENSOR MODE>
• If this menu switch is set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is
forcibly engaged when the tape ends even if there is
an alarm or sensor recording.
To continue repeat recording even if an alarm
recording or sensor recording takes place during
recording, set <TAPE END MODE> to “OFF”.
When the Tape End Forced Stop mode and Repeat
Rec mode are engaged and an alarm or sensor
recording takes place, the [REPEAT] indication goes
out.
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Automatic recording check function
This unit is provided with an automatic recording
check function which automatically determines
whether or not recording is satisfactory at the tape
beginning in repeat recording.
• To activate the automatic recording check
function, set the <AUTO REC CHECK> menu
switch in <VTR MODE> to “ON”.
5
Operation of the automatic recording check
function
• Recording is performed from the beginning of the
tape for several seconds during repeat recording.
Then the recorded section is automatically played
back to check whether or not the signals have
been recorded properly. If the recording is
satisfactory, recording resumes.
• If the recording is unsatisfactory, the heads are
cleaned automatically. Recording is restarted for
several seconds and then the recording is
checked again. If the recording is still
unsatisfactory, the error code “E-09” is shown on
the display and recording resumes.
Tape beginning position
Auto recording for
several seconds
Repeat recording
Recording check
Recording
Normal
Auto head
cleaning
Recording
Recording check
The error code “E-09”
remains on the display.
Auto head
cleaning
Auto recording for
several seconds
Display
Recording
Normal
Defect
Defect
VIDEO/VTR MODE screen
ALARM/SENSOR MODE screen
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When the <AUTO REC CHECK> menu switch is set
to “ON”
Set to “ON”.
Set to “OFF”
* When repeat recording is executed, any previously
executed alarm recordings will be erased.
Note:
• Continuous repeat recording over long periods
may produce excessive wear and tear on the
tape and VCR. Be sure to replace the tape
periodically (refer to page 28).
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