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VTR MODE 1
(SHARPNESS)
NORMAL
(VIDEO MODE)
AUTO
(AUTO REC)
OFF
(REC CHECK)
AUTO
(TAPE END MODE)
REPEAT
(INDEX SEARCH)
OFF
(INDEX AL/SKIP)
ALARM
(TAPE END BUZZER)
OFF
(WARNING BUZZER)
OFF
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
7-6 Repeat Recording
When the tape reaches the end during recording, it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning.
5
To execute repeat recording, set <TAPE END MODE>
on the VTR mode 1 setting screen to REPEAT.
5
Setting the function menu switch <TAPE END MODE>
on the alarm/sensor recording mode setting screen
• When the tape ends during recording in the case when
alarm or sensor recording is executed even once, the
tape stops or rewinds and stops at the beginning if this
menu switch set to “STOP” or “REW”,.
If this menu switch is set to "EJECT", the tape is
ejected.
To continue repeat recording even when alarm/
sensor recording is executed, set this menu
switch to “REPEAT” .
* When repeat recording is performed, the previously-
recorded alarm recording is erased.
Auto Recording Check function
This function automatically checks recording quality at
the beginning of the tape during repeat recording.
• To activate the Auto Recording Check function, set the
<REC CHECK> function menu switch in the VTR mode 1
setting screen to AUTO.
Operation of the Auto Recording Check function
• The recorded section at the beginning of the tape is
automatically played back in the Repeat Record mode
and the FM level recorded on the tape is checked. If
the level is satisfactory, recording continues.
• If recording quality is deemed inferior, the heads are
cleaned automatically. After several seconds, recording
is checked again.
If recording quality is still unsatisfactory after two
consecutive checks, the error indicator E-09 is shown
in the display and recording continues.
Function menu switch <REC CHECK> set to AUTO
Normal
Defective
Recording
Recording
Recording
Repeat recording
7 RECORDING
Defective
VTR mode 1 setting screen
Beginning of
the tape
Auto head
cleaning
Auto recording
for several
seconds
Recording
check
Recording
check
Auto head
cleaning
Error indicator E-09 display
Display
Normal
Set to
REPEAT
Auto recording
check function
Tape end mode
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7-7 Series Recording
The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected SR-L910E/EKs.
As soon as the tape ends in one VCR, the next VCR in the series starts recording.
7 RECORDING
5
Connect the first VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK OUT] terminal
to the second VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal.
Connect the second VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK OUT]
terminal to the third VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK IN]
terminal. Repeat for all connected VCRs. Connect the
VCR’s [COM] terminals as well.
5
Connect a video camera and/or other source equipment
to the first VCR’s video and audio input connectors.
Connect the first VCR’s video and audio output
connectors to the second VCR’s video and audio input
connectors. Connect the second VCR’s video and audio
output connectors to the third VCR’s video and audio
input connectors. Repeat for all connected VCRs.
Connect the last VCR’s video and audio output
connectors to the monitor’s video and audio input
connectors.
Connections
First VCR
Second VCR
Third VCR
Rear panel
COM
SERIES/CLOCK
IN
OUT
COM
SERIES/CLOCK
IN
OUT
COM
SERIES/CLOCK
IN
OUT
Operations
1
Set the <TERMINAL SEL 1> function menu switch on
the VTR mode 2 setting screen to “SERIES” (series
recording) for all connected VCRs.
TERMINAL
SEL 1
REC
REMAIN
Set to
SERIES
VTR mode-2
setting screen
VTR MODE 2
(SUMMER TIME)
OFF
(TERMINAL SEL 1)
SERIES
(TERMINAL SEL 2)
WARN
(REC REMAIN))
OFF
(NOISELESS PLAY)
OFF
(CAMERA SW)
OFF
(CAM SW WIDTH)
5msec
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
• Output a series recording signal from the [SERIES/
CLOCK OUT] terminal to start recording. Select the
timing with the <REC REMAIN> function menu switch.
• When set to “OFF”, the series recording signal is
output when the tape ends.
• When set to “180S”, the series recording signal is
output about 3 minutes before the tape ends.
• When set to “360S”, the series recording signal is
output about 6 minutes before the tape ends.
2
To end function setting, press the MENU button to close
the menu display and restore the time/date display.
3
Load cassettes with safety tab in place in all connected
VCRs.
4
Engage the Record mode on the first VCR.
Turn on all connected VCRs and put them in the
Standby mode. This allows you to check picture and
sound on the monitor.
When the recording is complete on the first VCR, the
second VCR automatically starts recording. This is
repeated for all connected VCRs.
Rear
panel
Video input signal
First VCR
Second VCR
Last VCR
Video output
Audio output
Monitor TV
Audio input signal
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I N
Note
• If a cassette has not been loaded in any VCR in the series, series recording will stop when that VCR is reached.
