Video Tape Recorders
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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®
The industrial grade high density time-lapse field recorder shall be a Panasonic Model AG-6740 or equivalent.
The time-lapse recorder shall not be a modified consumer unit. The time-lapse recorder shall be VHS and S-VHS
compatible. The time-lapse recorder shall be built using a steel chassis with brushless direct drive motors and
without belts for tape transport. Tape tension shall be controlled electronically. The recorder shall have a built-in
automatic head cleaner. The time-lapse recorder shall deliver a horizontal resolution of more than 400 lines in
color and 400 lines in black-and-white (S-VHS). The time-lapse recorder shall provide on-screen programming,
shall be programmable without a camera connected and shall provide limited programming on a built-in display
without a video monitor. The recorder shall have video heads for high density recording. 24-hour recording
mode shall provide no less than 11.9 fields/sec. rate of recording. The recorder shall have a time-lapse recording
capability of 960 hours and intermittent, 1-shot recording capability of up to 900 days on a T-120 cassette. The
time-lapse recorder shall have 5 alarm recording speeds and an alarm search feature. The built-in time/date
generator shall have a 7-day timer and battery back-up of 30 days in case of a power failure. The time-lapse
recorder shall have wire terminals for alarm in, alarm out, alarm reset, tape-end out, warning out and 1-shot
operation. The time-lapse recorder shall have a record lock feature for security or unwanted tampering. The
time-lapse recorder shall have connectors for video, audio, camera switchers and other video equipment. The
time-lapse recorder shall be capable of controlling the timed switching on a sequential switcher. The time-lapse
recorder shall have a record review feature for instant operation check. The time-lapse recorder shall have an
electronic hour meter and a precise CTL-type tape reading counter. The time-lapse recorder shall be UL listed.
ARCHITECTS’ AND ENGINEERS’ BID SPECIFICATIONS
AG-6740 S-VHS/VHS
Time-Lapse Video
Cassette Recorder
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Power Source
120VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
30W
Operating Temperature
41°F–104°F (5°C–40°C)
Operating Humidity
35%–80%
Weight
16.5 lbs. (7.5kg)
Dimensions
4
7
⁄
16
"H x 14
15
⁄
16
"W x 13
3
⁄
8
"D
(112 x 380 x 340mm)
SYSTEM
Television System
EIA standard, NTSC color signal;
525 lines, 60 fields
Video Recording System
4 rotary heads, helical scanning
system (S-VHS/VHS mode)
Modulation System
Luminance: FM azimuth
recording; Chrominance:
converted subcarrier phase
shift recording; High density
12 fields/sec. max.
Audio Track
1 track
TAPE TRANSPORT
Tape Format
S-VHS/VHS
Tape Speed
2H mode: 1
5
⁄
16
ips (33.35mm/s);
6H mode:
7
⁄
16
ips (11.12mm/s)
Record/Playback Time
<2H head> (with T-120)
12/18/24 hours (linear slow mode)
2H mode 24/48/72/96/120/180/
240/480H and 1-shot mode
(time-lapse mode)
<6H head> (with T-120)
6H mode 24/48/72/96/120/180/
240/480/960H and 1-shot mode
(time-lapse mode)
FF/REW Time
Less than 3 min. with T-120
VIDEO
S-Video In (4-pin)
Y: 1.0V p-p, 75 ohms unbalanced;
C: 0.286V p-p (Burst), 75 ohms
unbalanced
Line In (BNC)
1.0V p-p, 75 ohms unbalanced
S-Video Out (4-pin)
Y: 1.0V p-p, 75 ohms unbalanced;
C: 0.286V p-p (Burst), 75 ohms
unbalanced
Line Out (BNC)
1.0V p-p, 75 ohms unbalanced
Horizontal Resolution
VHS: 240 lines (color), 300 lines
(monochrome); S-VHS: 400 lines
(color/monochrome)
S/N Ratio
S-VHS: 46dB (color/monochrome,
2H mode)
AUDIO
Line In (RCA)
-10dBV, 47K ohms unbalanced
Mic In (M3)
-60dBV, 600 ohms to 4.7K ohms
unbalanced
Line Out (RCA)
-8dBV, 600 ohms unbalanced
S/N Ratio
43dB (2-hour mode)
CONNECTORS
Terminal Input
Alarm, Alarm Reset, 1-Shot Rec.,
Series Rec., Time Adjust
Terminal Output
Alarm Recover, Alarm, Tape End,
Warning, Humidity, Rec., Rec.
Review, Series Rec., Time Adjust
Camera Switching Output
Timing 1:
5V/0V, pulse width: 4.7msec
Timing 2:
12V/0V, pulse width, 16.7msec
Remote Control
Serial (for AG-A67 option)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
AG-A67
Remote controller
AG-IA671
RS-232C I/F
RACK-MOUNT INFORMATION
Rack-Mount Accessory
RK-AG6740RMK* (optional)
Rack Height (EIA) Units
3 units
Dimensions
5.25"H x 19"W x 15.5"D
*Manufactured by Bi-Tronics, Inc. Tel. (800) 666-0996
Please note this product cannot be ordered from Panasonic
Security & Digital Imaging Co.
Weights and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
19"
5.25"
15.5"
5.25"
