Panasonic AG6124 User manual

ORDER NO. VSD9406M635
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Manual
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Operating
Instructions
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Disassembly
Procedures
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Maintenance
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Block
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Schematic
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MECHANISM
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Circuit Board Diagrams
Sec. 7| Exploded Views &
Replacement Parts List
Please
use
this
manual
together
with
the
service
manual
for
K-MECHANISM,
Order
No.
VSD9402M632.
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
SPECIFICATIONS
Power
Source:
220V~
240V
AC
50~
60Hz
Television
CCIR
Standard
(625
lines,
50
fields
)
Consumption:
Approx.
18
Watts
System
PAL
Colour
Signal
Head:
4
rotary
heads,
helical
scanning
system
Tape
Speed
3
-hours
mode:
23.39mm/
s
6
-hours
mode:
11.69mm/
s
12-hours
mode:
4.678mm/
s
24
-hours
mode:
2.599mm/
s
Video
Recording
Time
Mode:
37
6/
12/7
24
hours
FF
/
REW
Time:
Approx.
3min.
with
NV-T1
20
Luminance: FM recording
Colour signal: Converted subcarrier phase shift recording
Tape width 1// 2” (12.7mm ) high density VHS tape
Operating Temperature: 5°C ~ 40T
Condition Humidity: 35% ~ 80%
Input Level: VIDEOIN (BNC ); 1.0Vp-p,75Q
Output Level: VIDEO OUT (BNC); 1.0Vp-p,75Q
| Dimension | 270mm (W) x 344.5mm (D) x 120mm (H)
Signal-to-noide Ratio: 46dB ( coluor/ B/ W 3 -hour mode)
Horizontal Resolution: 240 lines (color mode )
Optional Wired remote controller; AG-A11
Accessories
320 lines (B/ W)
Head: Audio’ Control: 1 stationary head
Erase: 1 full track erase
1 Audio track erase
Track: 1 track
Input Level: LINE IN ;( PHONO )
— 10dBv,47kQ unbalanced
MIC IN;(3mm) — 60dBv,600Q unbalanced
Output Level: LINE OUT ;( PHONO)
— 8dBv,1kQ unbalanced
Frequency Responce: 50Hz~ 10 kHz (3-hour mode )
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: better than 42 dB (3-hour mode )
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change wihout notice.
Panasonic

INTRODUCTION
This Service Manual contains the technical information which service personnel to understand and service the
Panasonic VHS Time Lapse Recorder model AG6124.
Please
use
the
this
service
manual
together
with
the
Service
Manual
for
mechanical
adjustments
and
maintenance
procedures of K-Mechanism ( Order No. VSD9402 M682).
CONTENS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a
short circult Is found, replace all parts which have been
overheated or damaged by the short circuit.
2. After servicing, see to Kt that all the protective devices
such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are
propery Installed.
3. After servicing, make the following leakage current
checks to prevent the customer from being exposed to
shock hazards.
LEAKAGE CURRENT COLD CHECK
1. Unplug the AC cord and connect a jumper between the
two prongs on the plug.
2. Measure the resistance value, with an ohm meter, be-
tween the Jumpered AC plug and each exposed metallic
cabinet part on the equipment such as screwheads con-
nectors, control shalts,etc. Whon the exposed metallic
part has a return path to the chassis, the roading should
be betwoon 1M ohm and 5.2 M ohm.
When the exposed metal does not have a return path to
the chassis, the reading must be 00,
LEAKAGE CURRENT HOT CHECK
(See Figure 1)
1. Plug the AC cord directly Into the AC outlet. Do not use
an isolation transformer for this check.
2. Connect a 1.5k ohm, 10 waits resistor, In parallel with a
0.15uF capacitor, between each exposed metallic part
on the set and a good earth ground such as a water pipe,
as shown in Figure 1.
3. Use an AC voltmeter, with 1000 ohms/volt or more sen-
sitivity, to measure the potential across the resistor.
4. Check each exposed metallic pan, and measure the
voltage at each point.
5. Reverse the AC plug in the AC outlet repeat each of the
above measurements.
6. The potential at any point should not exceed 0.75 volts
RMS. A leakage current tester (Simpson Model 229
equivalent) may be used to make the hot checks, leak-
age current must not exceed 1/2 milliamp. In case a
measurement is outside of the limits specified, there is a
possibllity of a shock hazard, and the equipment should
be repaired and rechecked before it is returned to the
customer.
AC VOLTMETER
Hot-Check Circuit
TO
APPLIANCES
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EXPOSED
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PIPE
METAL
PARTS
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(EARTH GROUND)
ELECTROSTATICALLY
SENSITIVE (ES) DEVICES
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be dam-
aged easily by static electricity. Such components com-
monly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices.
Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circults and
some field-effect transistors and semiconductor chip
components. The following techniques should be used to
help reduce the incidence of component damage caused
by static electricity.
1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor com-
ponent or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off
any electrostatic charge on your body by touching a
known earth ground,
Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially avaliable
discharging wrist strap device, which should be re-
moved for potential shock reasons prior to applying
power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES
devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface
such as aluminum foil, to prevent electrostatic charge
buildup or exposure of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or un-
solder ES devices.
4, Use only an anti-static solder removal device classified
as anti-static can generate electrical charges sufficient
to damage ES devices,
5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can gener-
ate electrical charges sufficlent to damage ES devices.
6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protec-
live package untillmmediately before you are teady to
Install tt. (Most replacementES devices are packaged
with leads eletcrically shorted together by conductive
foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive mate-
rial).
7. immediately before removing the protective material
from the leads of replacement ES device, touch the
protective material to the chassis or circuit assembly into
which the device will be installed.
CAUTION : Be sure no power Is applied to the chassis or
circult, and observe all otner asfety precautions.
8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged
replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion
such as the brushing together of your clothes fatoric or
the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate
Static electricity sufficlent to damage an ES device).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ied
Caution for AC Mains Lead
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
FOR U.K. ONLY
Tims appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure
that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and
that it ls approved by ASTA or 8S! to BS1362. Check
for the ASTA @ mark or the BSI mark &@ on the
body of the fuse.
if the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
if you lose the tuse cover the plug must not be used
until a reptacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local Panasonic Dealer.
1F THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT
OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
if a new plug ts to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as shown below.
it in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured mark-
ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
¢ The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
fetter N or coloured BLACK.
e The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con-
nected to the terminal in the piug which is marked
with the letter L or coloured RED.
e Under no circumstances should either of these wires
be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the Earth symbol | .
How to replace the fuse
1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
Lithium Battery
Warning
The lithium battery in this equipment must only be
replaced by qualified personnel. When necessary,
contact your local Panasonic supplier.
“The lithium battery is a critical component (type num-
ber VL2330/1HF manufactured by Panasonic.)
it must never be subjected to excessive heat or dis-
charge. It must therefore only be fitted in equipment
designed specifically for its use.
Replacement batteries must be of the same type and
manufacturer. They must be fitted in the same manner
and location as the original battery, with the correct
polarity connections observed.
Do not attempt to re-charge the old battery or re-use
it for any other purpose. It should be disposed of in
waste products destined for burial rather than incin-
eration.”
(“_——) is the safety information.

Example of VTR Monitoring/Observation System
Example of system using a sequential switcher
To camera Input To video
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Sequential switcher connectors
output
connector
connector
TV monitor
e Video cameras equipped with a gen-lock synchronizing capability are recommended for a system configured
with a sequential switcher.
Do not supply the signals of a colour camera and black-and-white camera simultaneously to the camera input
connectors. This may cause sync fluctuations on the monitor screen or generate noise.
Parts And Their Functions
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@ VTR switch/STANDBY lamp
The power is tuned on when this switch is pressed,
and lamp goes off. When the switch is pressed again,
the power is turned off and the tamp lights.
@ Tracking (-, +) buttons
These buttons are used to adjust the tracking. If
noise appears on the playback picture, press the
buttons to adjust the tracking is such a way that
the picture is made as clear as possible. When both
buttons are pressed together, the tracking is adjusted
automatically.
© MENU/REC LOCK switch
When this switch is set to REC LOCK, the time
mode and operation buttons as well as the power
switch cannot be operated while recording is in pro-
gress.
When it is set to MENU, the menu screen appears.
@ Cassette holder
This is the loading slot for the video cassette.
@ REC display lamp
This lamp lights while recording is in progress. It
goes off when recording is reset.
© RESET button
When this button is pressed, the counter display
is reset to 0:00:00.
For Swedish and Danish Customers
* Aven om denna omkopplare ari “OFF"- lage, gar fort-
farande en del av apparaten natspanning.
* Selv om denne omskifter er i “OFF” stilling, tilores
en del af apparatet stadig stream.
17 18
COUNTER/SEARCH selector button
When this button is pressed, the display on the
display panel changes to time, counter, counter
memory and alarm search.
The “M” mark appears on the display panel in the
counter memory mode. When the tape is fast for-
warded or rewound in this mode, the counter will
automatically stop when 0:00:00 is approached. The
“AS” mark appears on the display panel in the alarm
search mode. When the tape is fast forwarded or
rewound in this mode, the unit is automatically set
to still-picture playback at the alarm recording sec-
tion.
REW button
When this button is pressed, the tape is rewound.
When it is kept depressed during playback, the re-
view mode is established. When the button is
pressed during recording, the tape runs temporarily
in the reverse direction, and after the recorded sec-
tion has been played back, the unit is returned to
the recording mode.
REC button
Recording starts when this button is pressed.
PLAY (page) button
Playback starts when this button is pressed. The
pages on the menu screen are advanced when the
button is pressed while a menu screen is displayed.
EJECT button
This is used to eject the video cassette.
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@ AEMOTE contro! connector
For connecting the AG-A11 remote controller which
is available as an optional accessory.
@ MIC input jack
input jack (3 mm) for an external microphone.
This jack has precedence when signals are supplied
simultaneously to this jack and the audio input con-
nectors.
@ (INT TIMER display tamp
This lights when internal timer recording has been
set.
@ TIMER MODE (REC MODE) button
This is the operation button for internal timer re-
cording or external timer recording. The displays
shown below light on the display panel.
INT: At the times set by the internal timer, the power
is automatically tumed on or off and recording
Starts or stops.
No display: When timer recording is not performed.
EXT: When the external power is turned on, record-
ing starts automatically.
@ Display pane!
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recording mode
. Memory stop
Recording
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Tape counter mode display
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Recording check & REC lamp lights.
Fast forwarding
Rewinding
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Forward field advance
Reverse field advance
« Error messages
An error code appears when trouble has occurred
during operation.
E-2: Trouble in video cassette insertion area
E-3: Trouble in video cassette tape loading area
E-4: Trouble in cylinder area
£-5: Trouble in tape transport area
d: Formation of condensation (dew)
@ ALARM display lamp
This remains lighted while alarm recording is in pro-
gress. It flashes when alarm recording ends.
@® SUMMER TIME button
This is used to switch between the present time
and summer (daylight saving) time.
© TIME MODE button
This is used to select the recording and playback
time mode. Each time this is pressed, the time mode
changes in the following sequence:
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STOP (shift) button
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling. When
it is pressed while a menu screen is displayed, the
setting items move downward.
@ PAUSE/STILL (shift) button
When this is pressed during recording, the tape tem-
porarily stops traveling. When pressed during
playback, the tape temporarily stops traveling, and
a still picture appears on the TV monitor. When
pressed again, the tape travel resumes.
When it is pressed while a menu screen is displayed,
the setting items move toward the right.
@ Field REV ADV (set) button
When this is kept depressed during still-picture play-
back, the picture is advanced field by field in the
reverse direction. When it is released, the still picture
reappears. When a menu screen is displayed, it is
used to change an item (decrement a value).
@ Field FWD ADV (set) button
When this is kept depressed during still-picture play-
back, the picture is advanced field by field in the
forward direction. When it is released, the still picture
reappears. When a menu screen is displayed, it is
used to change an item (increment a value).
® FF button
When this is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded.
When it is kept depressed during playback, the unit
is placed in the cue mode.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS a
@ Audio input/output connectors
Audio input/output connectors (phono jacks)
@ Vertical hold controis (3h, 6h)
When the image on the TV monitor runs vertically
during still-picture playback, adjust these controls
by turning them with a small screwdriver.
© Video input/output connectors
Video input/output connectors (BNC); connect the
input connector to the video camera, etc. and the
output connector to the TV monitor, etc.
© Camera switching output connector
Camera switching output connector; connect it to
the sequential switcher.
© Battery installation area
Install the battery in this area. See “Lithium Battery”
on page 3.
© Alarm input connector
Alarm recording input connector; connect it to the
external sensor.
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Ground terminal
Alarm reset connector
Input connector for releasing alarm recording; a +4
to +14V DC voltage is required.
SUMMER TIME connector
This is used to switch between the present time
and summer time. (See page 14.)
Tape end output connector
When the cassette tape comes to its end during
recording, the alarm device installed extemally is
activated.
Auto off output connector
When trouble has occurred in the unit, the alarm
device installed externally is activated.
Ground terminal
Power cable

Menu Screens
One of the menu screens appears on the TV monitor when the MENU/REC LOCK switch is set to MENU. The
display returns to the regular screen when this switch is set to OFF.
e When a menu screen has appeared, the items are set using the page, shift and set buttons.
« Advance through the pages (“page up”) of the menu screen using the page button.
« Move the items (downward or toward the right) using the shift button.
« Change the items (increment or decrement the values) using the set button.
MENU SCREEN 1
In addition to the date and time display and the recording mode lock setting which appear on the TV monitor,
the hour meter is displayed on Menu Screen 1.
(TIME ADJUST) Pl @ Date setting (see page 12)
gis1z0bl gat @ Time setting (see page 12)
Oeer00 © Recording mode lock
(REC LOCK)
MODE
OFF
@
Hour
meter
(see
page
18)
This indicates the unit's total operation time (the cumulative
total for the cylinder rotation time).
(HOUR METER)
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MENU SCREEN 2
The alarm recording mode is set on Menu Screen 2.
© Alarm recording mode selection (see page 26)
[ALARM P ; ; } :
¢ ) The recording mode in the event of an alarm input is selected.
geet a af (OFF > ALARM — EVENT)
eta: a oeur [as © Alarm recording time mode selection
When there is an alarm input during recording in the time
lapse mode, the recording time mode is switched to the des-
ignated mode, and the details of the alarm status are recorded
faithfully. (SH/6H)
@ Alarm recording duration setting
This sets the time efapsing from the start of alarm recording
until its end. This time can be set in 30-second increments
from 0.5 to 3 minutes. (0.5 - 1.0 > 1.5 > 2.0 3 25 >
3 — CONTINUE — MANUAL)
CONTINUE: Alarm recording continues until the tape end.
MANUAL: Alarm recording is performed while the alarm input
continues.
© Alarm recall (see page 28)
This checks the input times (up to 6) of the alarm signals.
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MENU SCREEN 3
The
position
of
the
display
on
the
TV
monitor
and
VTR
modes
are
selected
on
Menu
Screen
3.
©
isplay
position
selection
(see
page
15)
{(DESPLAY)
P3
This
selects
the
aa
; ‘
position
of
the
date/time
display
on
the
TV
monitor.
POSITION
L-UPPER
bo)
(L-UPPER
->
R-UPPER
—
L-BOTTOM
—
R-BOTTOM
—>
CENTRE
(REC
MODE)
OFF)
TAPE
IN
STOP
@
Selection
of
VTR
operation
when
cassette
Is
Inserted
TAPE
END
STOP
—
STOP:
Stop
mode
REC
T-HODE
OFF
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REC:
Simply
by
inserting
the
cassette
tape,
recording
is
started
auto-
(VIDEO MODE)
MODE AUTO
SHARPNESS OFF sao
12/24H PLAY ON
matically.
REW —> REC: When the cassette is inserted, it is first rewound to
the start of the tape and then recording is started
automatically.
® Selection of operation when tape end is detected during recording
(see page 24)
STOP: Stop mode
REW: The tape is automatically rewound to the start where it stops.
REPEAT: The tape is automatically rewound to the start, and recording
is repeated.
@ Recording time mode selection
When recording starts, the set time mode is always established.
(OFF + 3H — 6H 12H — 24H)
OFF: Any time mode can be set using the TIME MODE button on
the front panel. It can be changed even while recording is in
progress.
® Video signal mode
This selects the operation of the colour/black-and-white automatic
selector circuit.
AUTO: The circuit automatically identifies the type of video input or
playback signals, and selects the colour or black-and-white
mode accordingly.
B/W: The black-and-white mode is forcibly established.
@® Playback picture quality selection
The outlines of the playback images can be emphasized.
OFF: Regular mode
ON: The playback picture has emphasized outtines.
@® 12-/24-hour time mode playback system
This selects the system in which a tape is to be played back in the
time tapse mode. It is set to ON for playing back a tape which was
recorded in the 12-/24-hour time mode.
MENU SCREEN 4
The intemal timer recording modes are set on Menu Screen 4.
@® internal timer recording mode setting (see page 19)
{INTERNAL TIMER REC) P4 This sets the weekly timer or daily timer recording mode. (OFF/ON)
(TIMER)
START
STOP
®
OFF:
Internal
timer
recording
is
not
set.
SUN OFF
ON:
Intemal
timer
recording
is
set.
(The
start
and
stop
times
are
MON OFF
set)
TUE
OFF
;
WED
OFF
Note:
internal
timer
recording
does
not
operate
when
the
date
and
THU OFF
time
have
not
been
set.
FRI
OFF
SAT OFF
DLY OFF
CAUTION:
e The menu screens are not displayed while the unit is playing back a tape.
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Date and Time Settings
This unit comes with a time/date generator which enables the date and time 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).
TV monitor @ date
@ Time mode
@ Date:
The date appears as day/monih/year.
@ Time mode:
This is set by pressing the TIME MODE button. It
flashes unless recording is in progress.
Time:
The 24-hour system is used.
@ Alarm display:
This appears during alarm recording.
Operation
Example: Setting the date and time
to Friday, February 17, 1995 at 3:25.
The time mode is set to 24 hours.
Set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to
MENU. Menu Screen 1 appears, and
the year digits flash.
Monitor display Display area
Menu Screen 1
(TIME ADJUST)
OFF
MENU LL] REC LOCK naa SAT
o
Press the SET (+, ~) buttons to set
the year to “95.”
~ SET +
When the shift (>) button is
pressed, the month digits flash.
(TIME ADJUST)
Q1- 1-95 SUN
0:00:00
(TIME ADJUST)
Press the SET (+, —) buttons to set Yietam d
the month to “2.” O1- 2-95 WED Oe: er 3
PAUSE/STILL
0:00:00
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a
|
Hite
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[<r] [om ]
> - SET +
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Step Operation L Monitor display Display area
When the shift (>) button is
pressed, the day digits flash. Press (TIME ADJUST) y m yay
the SET (+, —) buttons to set the -. id es
day to"17", 17- 2-95 FRI GO als
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0:00:00 yr af
4) [a] [an] Lp |
> - SET +
e The year can be set from 1994 to
2009.
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| When the shift (V ) button is press-
t
ed, the hour digits flash. Press the
SET (+, —) buttons to set the hour to
5 oe
[mw] Lan][ |
v ~ SET +
When the shift (>) button is
pressed, minute digits flash. Press
the SET (+, —) buttons to set the
minutes to “25.”
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> - SET +
(TIME ADJUST)
17- 2-95 FRI
3:00:00
(TIME ADJUST)
17- 2-95 FRI
3:25:00
When the MENU/REG LOCK switch
is set to OFF, the clock automatically
starts running from time and date set.
(TIME ADJUST)
17- 2-95 FRI
OFF 3:25:00
MENU Aa a | REC LOCK
For the seconds, “OO” is set.
Even when the switch is set to
MENU, the time will keep advancing
if it has not been changed.
« To clear the date and time display, set POSITION under (DISPLAY) on Menu Screen 3 to OFF.
* Even if the power should fail for a period of up to one week, the date, time and other display (intemal timer
setting, alarm recall) data is stored in the memory (but only if power has been supplied continuously to the
unit for 3 or more days). When the unit has just been purchased or when it has not been used for along time,
the data is not stored in the memory and the display shown below appears.
(TIME ADJUST) Pl
All the internal timer settings are set to OFF,
O1- 1-94 SAT and the alarm recall display is cleared.
0:00:00
For the date setting, the unit automatically adjusts for leap years.
Due to temperature fluctuations and other factors, the clock time may run fast or slow with a monthly error of
up to +60 seconds. This is not indicative of malfunctioning. Reset the time at regular intervals.
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Summer time setting
When the SUMMER TIME button is pressed with a small screwdriver, the time is automatically advanced by one
hour, and at the same time “SUM” appears on the display. When the button is pressed again, the time returns
to its original setting, and at the same time “SUM” disappears from the display.
e The above settings can also be performed at the SUMMER TIME connector on the rear panel.
« The following phenomenon occurs when the date and time are set with the summer time setting.
<Example> 31 - 12 - 1995 (SUN) 23:22:00
When the “hour” has been changed, be absolutely sure to check that the date is correct.
“Hour” setting Date Example
2330 Moved up by 1 day 1 - 1 - 1996 (MON) 0:22:00
0-1 Moved down by 1 day 31 - 12 - 1995 (SUN) 1: 22:00
130 Moved up by 1 day 1 - 1 - 1996 (MON) 0:22:00 ”
0 > 23 Moved down by 1 day 31 - 12 - 1995 (SUN) 23:22:00
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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 3 is changed.
Top ieft comer Bottom jeft comer
ince (eZ
Top right corner
Se.
Bottom right corner
No display Centre
TV monitor display ,
Step Settings and operation ___TV monitor displa
Menu Screen 3
Sel the MENU/REC LOCK switch to MENU to display to menu
screens. Press the page button to display Menu Screen 3 on the
TV monitor. (DISPLAY) P3
_ PLAY POSITION L-UPPER
(REC MODE)
1 MENU REC LOCK [> | TAPE IN STOP
TAPE END stop
REC T-MODE OFF
(VIDEO MODE)
MODE AUTO
és PAGE
Press the set (+, ~) buttons to position the display as desired.
(DISPLAY) P3
REV ADV FWD ADV POSITION L-B0TTOM
2 [<u | [i | (REC MODE)
TAPE IN SToP
ger -e REPEAT REC ON
REC T-MODE OFF
Upon completion of the settings, set the MENU/REC LOCK
switch to OFF. The regular screen is restored, and the date and
time appear at the selected position.
3 OFF
MENU REC LOCK
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ADCRATING INCTRMACTIONS ae

Time Mode Selection
TIME MODE button
Refer to the table given below to select the mode that suits the intended purpose of use.
Recordable time (hours) Video
recording Sound Reese Tape travel
NV-E180|NV-E120| NV-E90 weal pails recording terval (sec.) method
‘sec.
Continuous
1.6 1 1/50 Yes 0.04 travel at
| 23.39 mm/sec.
Continuous
3 2 1/50 Yes 0.04 travel at
11.69 mm/sec.
Continuous
12 hours Yes 0.1 travel at
4.678 mm/sec.
Continuous
24 hours Yes 0.18 travel at
2.599 mm/sec.
Notes on operation
¢ This unit is designed with the NV-E180 cassette tape as a reference.
Depending on the type of video cassette used, the recordable time will differ.
Sound can be recorded in all time modes.
The 12- and 24-hour modes are time lapse modes. Pictures are recorded with frames skipped to enable lengthy
recording and playback.
A tape recorded in a time lapse (12-/24-hour) mode can be played back in quick motion in the 3-hour mode.
A tape recorded in the 3-hour mode can be played back in slow motion using the time lapse (12-/24-hour)
mode.
A tape recorded in the 6-hour (or 3-hour) mode cannot be played back in the 3-hour (or 6-hour) mode.
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.
Selecting the cassette tape
The unit is designed as a product required to exhibit high reliability in surveillance, security, monitoring, etc. In
order to maintain its recording reliability, it is recommended that the Panasonic video tapes listed below be used.
« NV-E180
« NV-E120
« NV-E90
e NV-E60
<VHS tapes>
e Avoid using 240-minute tapes with this unit.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS eae
Recording Procedure
@ Switch on the power to the connected equipment.
@ Set the timer recording, auto repeat recording, alarm
recording, restoration-of-power-after-failure record-
@ Adjust so that the images of the video cameras ing or other recording function.
appear properly on the TV monitor.
@ Select the time mode for the recording.
TIME MODE
@ Press the REC button.
REC
© Check that the date and time displayed on the TV [eo]
monitor have been adjusted properly.
® Insert a cassette tape into the unit after checking
that the tab on the cassette is intact.
Notes on operation
e If the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed during recording, the unit is set to the pause mode, and after about 5
minutes in this mode it is transferred to the stop mode.
e Neat frame-to-frame continuity is not achieved if the recording mode is set again after the PAUSE/STILL button
is pressed during recording.
e When the MENU/REC LOCK switch has been set to OFF, other operations can be performed during recording.
e When restoration-of-power-after-failure recording is performed,recording can be continued in the same time mode
even if the power should fail provided that the power is restored within about one week. (This applies only if
the power has been supplied continuously for 3 or more days.)
« When performing auto repeat recording or timer recording, do not neglect to conduct the routine inspections.
e When recording images from a black-and-white camera, set the video signal mode on Menu Screen 3 to B/W.
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