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PART ONE: GETTING STARTED
If you have never used a time-lapse recorder system before, this section will explain
what you need to do to get started.
Besides your time-lapse recorder, you will need the following equipment:
• a video camera
• a monitor
• cables for the camera and monitor (typically these are coax cables with BNC connectors)
• a T-120 or T-130 VHS video tape. We recommend the following brands of tapes:
Gyyr, BASF, Maxell and TDK.
• power sources for the VCR, camera, and monitor.
Before connecting any piece of equipment to a power source, make the following
connections (consult page 17 of this manual for a diagram of these connections;
however, for this example, we will not connect an alarm panel as shown in the diagram.
You may also wish to consult the diagram of the VCR's Rear Panel on page 16):
• connect the camera to the VCR's Video In connector
• connect the monitor to the VCR's Video Out connector
• plug in all of your equipment to their power sources. This VCR unit connects into a
120 VAC wall outlet
• insert the video tape into the unit
Your monitor should now display your camera's image. You will also see a Time/Date
display on the monitor with its factory default setting. A flashing message will be
displayed: "Set Clock".
If you wish to program the Time/Date Display, see pages 22 -23 of this manual. A step-
by-step description is covered in that section.
You will also notice that the letters "PL" are flashing in the Time/Date display. "PL"
stands for Power Loss. To remove "PL" from the display, simply press the Alarm Rest
button (see page 12 for more information). However, be aware as you learn about the
more advanced functions of your VCR, that pressing the Alarm Reset button will also
clear the alarm memory.
If you wish to display the VCR's On-Screen Menus, press the Prog. button. Information
about all the Programming Buttons is found on page 12 of this manual. Information
about the VCR's On-Screen Menus is found in Part 3 of this manual.
If you wish to learn more about the Front Panel Controls, you might begin with the
Play/Record Operation Controls
. Information about these controls is found on page 11.
These controls are somewhat similar in operation to those of a home VCR.
As you are operating your recorder, keep an eye on the Digital Display (see pages 14
& 15 for more information) and become familiar with the various indicators. This
display will become invaluable as you become more comfortable with the operation of
your recorder.
If you have questions about the operation of this unit, contact your local dealer or call
one of the phone numbers listed on the back cover of this manual for expert assistance.
