Sanyo TLS-S8000P User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL TLS-S8000P
Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder English
Time Lapse Videorecorder Deutsch
Magnétoscope time lapse à cassette Français
Videograbador en lapsos de tiempo Español
Videoregistratore a cassette, a fotogrammi differenziati Italiano
Please read this manual carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time.
Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1 and 2.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
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PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE VCR TO
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING, AND NEVER PUT ANY
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, ON TOP OF THE VCR.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
If the power supply cord (AC power cord) of this
appliance is damaged, it must be replaced. Return to
a SANYO Authorised Service Centre for replacement
of the cord.
CAUTION: Do not put your hand or other objects in the
cassette loading slot because of risk of injury or
accident. Be sure to keep small children away from the
VCR.
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen
geleverd.
Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u
ze niet weggooien maar inleveren
als KCA.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig
håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme
fabrikat og type.
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
ADVARSEL
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri.
Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type
andefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens
instruksjoner.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som
rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan
suosittelemaan tyyppiin.
Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden
mukaisesti.
IMPORTANT NOTE (U. K. Only)
The wires in the mains lead are coloured according
to the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus do not correspond with the colour
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
XThe wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter Nor coloured blue or black.
XThe wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter Lor coloured brown or red.
XDo not connect either wire to the Earth terminal.
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PRECAUTIONS
Location
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your
VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place
for its installation:
XShield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
sources of intense heat.
XAvoid dusty or humid places.
XAvoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper
heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes of
the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because
this will block the ventilation holes.
XInstall the VCR in a horizontal position only.
XAvoid locations subject to strong vibrations.
XAvoid moving the VCR between cold and hot
locations (see “Moisture Condensation Problems”,
this page).
XDo not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as
this may cause playback or recording problems.
Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire
XDo not handle the power cord with wet hands.
XDo not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it
from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
XIf any liquid is spilled on the VCR, unplug the power
cord immediately and have the unit inspected at a
factory-authorised service centre.
XDo not place anything directly on top of this VCR.
Moisture Condensation Problems
Cause:
When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area
to a warm area or placed in a location with high
humidity, dew (moisture) may form in the unit. The Dew
indicator (4) blinks. If you operate the VCR with
dew inside, damage may result.
Prevention:
1Make all necessary connections.
2Plug the power cord into a 220 – 240 V AC outlet.
3Do not operate the VCR for approximately 2 hours.
When the VCR reaches room temperature, the Dew
indicator (4) will turn off and the VCR will be ready
to operate.
Power on/stand-by mode
The power on/stand-by mode is selected by pressing
the STANDBY/ON button.
VCR display
Stand-by mode Power on mode
“Stand-by mode” is the condition in which only the time
is displayed.
Do not forget that even in the stand-by mode there is an
electrical voltage inside the VCR as long as it is
connected to a wall socket.
Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket if the
VCR is not to be used for a long time.
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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS. . . . 4
CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND
DISPLAY SEQUENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK . . . . . . . . . 11
CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . 12
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
NORMAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
AUTOREPEAT RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ALARM RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER
INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SERIES RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
NORMAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
DAY/TIME SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
TAPE COUNTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
SETTING THE SECURITY LOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
SETTING THE BUZZER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SETTING THE RS-232C OR RS-485 DATA
TRANSFER SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO
CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION. . . . 39
OUTPUT TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
FEATURES
XTape management function
XJOG/SHUTTLE operation
XCan be controlled through an RS-232C or RS-485
connection
XClog detection
XHigh-speed Fast Forward/Rewind
XField recording/playback
X3, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720
and 960-hour mode recording
XIn 3, 12, 24-hour modes audio recording is available
XAutorepeat recording
XSeries recording function
XAlarm recording function
XOn-screen mode setting
XIntegrated time date generator
XDay/Time search function
XAlarm search and Alarm scan function
XForward/Reverse field advance function
X30-day memory backup
XSecurity lock
XRecording check function
XAutomatic head cleaning function
ACCESSORIES
1Power cord
2Holder
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Front Panel
1TIMER button
2COUNTER RESET button
3SHIFT ], *(display position down, right) buttons
+, *(on-screen menu cursor left, right) buttons
4COUNTER MEMORY button
5REC/PLAY SPEED l, j(decrease, increase
recording/playback speed mode) buttons
l, j(change the on-screen menu settings or
numerical values) buttons
6TRACKING/V. STILL –, +buttons
7Cassette loading slot
8PLAY (REC CHECK) button
9STILL/PAUSE button
FJOG dial
GSHUTTLE ring
HMENU button
IFront door
JSEARCH/AUDIO ON button
KSTOP button
LEJECT button
MDigital display panel
NSTANDBY/ON indicator
OS-VHS indicator
PREPEAT (autorepeat recording) indicator
QREC (record) button
RON SCREEN switch
SS-VHS switch
TALL RESET button
UMENU RESET button
VSHARPNESS control
WSTANDBY/ON button
NOTE:
XButtons 3and 5are also used for menu control.
STANDBY/ON
REPEAT
S-VHS
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S
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T
L
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j
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J
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,
712 3 5 468 9 G
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TIMER RESET MEMORY
COUNTER
] SHIFT «
REC/PLAY
l SPEED j
TRACKING
– V.STILL +
STANDBY/ON
SOFT SHARP
MENU RESET ALL RESET
SHARPNESS
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R
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W
F
F
PLAY
(REC CHECK)
STILL
PAUSE
STOP
MENU
JKLMO
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REC i
EJECT
SEARCH
AUDIO ON
F
NPQRSTUVIW
ON SCREEN
ON
OFF
S-VHS
ON
OFF
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Digital Display
1Operation Indicators
XThey display the actual operation mode.
Operation Mode Indicator
Record (REC)
Record pause (REC PAUSE)
Playback (PLAY)
Still image (STILL)
Fast forward (FF)
Rewind (REW)
Forward picture search
Reverse picture search
Reverse playback
Forward field advance
Reverse field advance
XClog detection indicator
Flashes when the recording quality deteriorates
due to dirty VCR heads.
2Cassette indicator
Comes on when a cassette is loaded.
Flashes during thread check function.
3Alarm indicator
Flashes when an alarm is
being recorded:
Comes on after the alarm
has been recorded:
4Power failure indicator
Comes on after a power failure.
5Mode display
XRecording/playback
speed mode
XAlarm search mode
XAlarm scan mode
XDew display
5, 6Mode display
XDay/Time search
mode
6Counter display
XTime display
XLinear time counter
display
7OFF indicator
Comes on when the tape end has been reached
after a recording, except during autorepeat
recording mode.
8Counter memory indicator
Comes on when the counter memory function is
engaged.
9Timer Recording indicator
Comes on when in timer recording stand-by mode,
or during a timer recording.
FSecurity lock indicator
Comes on when the security lock is engaged.
GExternal timer input indicator E
Comes on when recording using the EXT TIMER IN
input terminal.
123 5
MH
OFF
MS
6789F
4
E
G
HMS
OFF
M
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Back Panel
1RS485 A connector (RJ11 type)
2RS485 B connector (RJ11 type)
3DIP switches
XUsed when controlling the VCR through the
RS485 or the RS232C connectors.
4EXT TIMER IN (external timer input) terminal
5COM (common) terminal
6WARNING OUT (warning output) terminal
7TAPE END OUT (tape end output) terminal
8SW OUT (switch output) terminal
9COM (common) terminal
FALARM OUT (alarm output) terminal
GALARM IN (alarm input) terminal
HBattery compartment
IDC 10-30 V IN “+” input terminal
JDC 10-30 V IN “–” input terminal
KTIMER OUT (timer recording output) terminal
LCOM (common) terminal
MSERIES IN (series recording trigger input) terminal
NSERIES OUT/NON REC OUT (series recording
trigger output/non recording output) terminal
OCLOCK SET IN (external clock set trigger input)
terminal
PCLOCK SET OUT (external clock set trigger output)
terminal
QS-VIDEO OUT (S-video output) jack
RS-VIDEO IN (S-video input) jack
SVIDEO OUT (video output) jack
TVIDEO IN (video input) jack
UAUDIO OUT (audio output) jack
VAUDIO IN (audio input) jack
WMIC IN (microphone input) jack
XREMOTE (remote control input) jack
YRS232C connector (D-sub 9-pin type)
ZAC power input
AUDIO
OUT
MIC IN REMOTE
AC IN ~
IN
VIDEO
IN OUT
RS485 BA
Z
1 2 3
STUVWX
RS232C
Y
ADDRESS
ON
OFF
485
232
EXT
TIMER IN COM WARNING OUT TAPE END OUT SW OUT COM OUT IN
ALARM
OUT IN COM TIMER OUT
CLOCK SET
P O N M L K J I
456789FG
S-VIDEO
OUTIN
QR
TERMINATE
ON
OFF
15
96
Pin locations
(male) on the VCR
Pin locations
(female) on the VCR
1 6
NOTE:
Do not connect to
phone line.
SERIES OUT/
NON REC OUT
SERIES
IN
EXT
TIMER IN COM WARNING
OUT TAPE END OUT SW OUT COM OUT IN
ALARM
DC 10-30 V IN
OUT IN COM TIMER OUT – +
DC 10-30 V IN
–+
CLOCK SET SERIES OUT/
NON REC OUT
SERIES
IN
NOTES:
œ
This terminal board may
be damaged by 0.49 N·m
(5kg·cm) or more torque
and using φ6mm-tip or
more size screwdrivers.
œ Pay attention to the
polarity of the DC 10-30V
input terminal
(“+”: red screw,
“–”: black screw).
PUSH
OPEN
H
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CONNECTIONS
Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in the figure below.
NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
AUDIO
OUT
MIC IN REMOTE
AC IN ~
IN
VIDEO
IN OUT
RS485 BA
RS232C
ADDRESS
ON
OFF
485
232
S-VIDEO
OUTIN
TERMINATE
ON
OFF
EXT
TIMER IN COM WARNING
OUT TAPE END OUT SW OUT COM OUT IN
ALARM
OUT IN COM TIMER OUT
CLOCK SET
SERIES OUT/
NON REC OUT
SERIES
IN
To remote control
(sold separately)
Video camera
(sold separately)
Monitor TV (sold separately)
Coaxial cable
(sold separately)
To
VIDEO IN
jack
To
VIDEO
OUT
jack
From an external
audio source
Power
cord
To outlet
–+
DC 10-30V IN
PUSH
OPEN
NOTES:
XFor more details, please refer to the manuals
accompanying all other devices. If the connections
are not made properly, it may cause a fire or damage
the equipment.
XYou can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold
separately) to control remotely the VCR.
XIf there is no video signal when the power is turned
on, “NO VIDEO” will be displayed on-screen.
XUse a DC power cord rated A.W.G 18 (1.25 mm2) or
more.
XThe table below indicates the DC power source
output and DC power maximum cord lengths.
DC power source output DC power
maximum cord
lengths
18 V or more 2 A 6 m
12 ~ 16 V 3 A 6 m
10 V 5 A 6 m
10 V 4 A 2 m
This VCR is equipped with S-VIDEO input/output jacks
for high quality video signal input and output. If
connecting this unit to a device equipped with S-VIDEO
input/output jacks, please use an S-cable (sold
separately).
When both the VIDEO IN jack and S-VIDEO IN jack are
connected, the S-VIDEO IN jack will have priority.
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CONNECTIONS
Power cord
1Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC power
input (AC IN ~) on the VCR back panel. Insert the
plug straight and firmly.
2Install the AC power cord into the holder.
3Fix the holder to the VCR back panel.
Holder
AC power cord
Holder
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TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND
DISPLAY SEQUENCE
Reference pages are shown in square brackets.
01-01-2001 MON 000
00:00:00 3
Press the
MENU button
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
SET UP 1 menu
Monitor TV screen (normal screen)
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
Press the
MENU button
Press the
MENU button
Press the
MENU button
Press the
MENU button
SET UP 2 menu
SET UP 3 menu
SET UP 4 menu
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
TIMER SET menu
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
Press the
MENU button
Press the
MENU button
Press the
MENU button
Press the
MENU button
HOLIDAY SET menu
ALARM TIME menu
POWER FAILURE/DEW/
USED TIME menu
<SET UP 1>
öLANGUAGE-LANGUE-SPRACHE
@@@ENGLISH
öCLOCK@SET
@01-01-2001@MON@00:00:00
öSUMMER@TIME@SET@@@NO@USE
@@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@LST-SUN@@03@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00
öOUTPUT@@@@@@@@SERIES
öREMOTE@@@@@@@@EJECT
<SET UP 2>
öDISPLAY
@@@DATE@@@@@@@@@@@Y
@@@TIME@@@@@@@@@@@Y
@@@ALARM@COUNT@@@@Y
@@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@Y
öBUZZER
@@@ALARM@IN@@@@@@@Y
@@@TAPE@END@@@@@@@Y
@@@KEY@IN@@@@@@@@@N
@@@WARNING@@@@@@@@Y
<SET UP 3>
öALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1
öALARM@SPEED@@@@@@3H
öALARM@DURATION@@@20S
öEXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00
*TAPE IN MODE STOP
öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW
öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M
öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y
öSERIES@REC@IN@@@@N
öRS-485@@@@@@@@@@@19200
<SET UP 4>
öSW@OUT
@@TIMING@@@@@@@@FIELD
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@01
@@3H@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
öTHREAD@CHECK@@@Y
öVIDEO@LOSS@@@@@N
öREC@SPEED@@@@@@N
<TIMER SET>
WEEK@START@@STOP@@@SPD
SUN@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
MON@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
TUE@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
WED@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
THU@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
FRI@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
SAT@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
DLY@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
EXT@@ööööö@@ööööö@@---@N
<HOLIDAY SET>
@1@@-----@@@11@@-----
@2@@-----@@@12@@-----
@3@@-----@@@13@@-----
@4@@-----@@@14@@-----
@5@@-----@@@15@@-----
@6@@-----@@@16@@-----
@7@@-----@@@17@@-----
@8@@-----@@@18@@-----
@9@@-----@@@19@@-----
10@@-----@@@20@@-----
<ALARM TIME>
@@@@000@-----@--:--
@@@@ @-----@--:--
@@@@ @-----@--:--
@@@@ @-----@--:--
@@@@ @-----@--:--
@@@@ @-----@--:--
@@@@ @-----@--:--
@@@@ @-----@--:--
@@@@<POWER@FAILURE>
000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--
@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--
@@@@@@@@@<DEW>
000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--
@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--
@@@@@@<USED@TIME>
@@@@VIDEO@@@@@@@@@00000H
@@@@POWER@@@@@@@@@00000H
DTo display the number, date and
time of the alarm recordings
DTo display the time used
D
To display the number and duration
of failures due to condensation
DTo display the number and
duration of power failures
DTo set various VCR function
DTo set timer recordings
DTo set the holidays
DTo set various VCR functions
DTo set various VCR functions
DTo set various VCR functions
[11, 41, 42]
[12, 36]
[22, 36, 14, 20, 40, 30, 38]
[41, 14, 19]
[39]
[23]
[27]
[25-29]
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
TAPE MANAGEMENT menu
Press the
MENU button
@@@<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>
*TAPE@MANAGE.@@@@N
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@30
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@10
*GROUP@NO.@@@@@@@OFF
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@N
DTo set the tape management
function
[15-17]
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TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND DISPLAY SEQUENCE
NOTES:
XWhen a menu is displayed, recording will not be
possible.
XPress the SEARCH/AUDIO ON or MENU button, the
setting procedure is now completed.
XDuring recording or playback the menus cannot be
displayed.
XTo reset the settings of a menu to their original
values, select the desired menu then press the
MENU RESET button. The (USED TIME) menu data
cannot be reset.
XTo enter the settings use the JOG dial or SHUTTLE
ring.
Using the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring
JOG dial
XPut the tip of your index finger into the depression
then turn the dial in any direction.
XWhen a menu is displayed, turn the dial clockwise
and the cursor will move to the right (or down). Turn
the dial counterclockwise and the cursor will move to
the left (or up).
SHUTTLE ring
XWhen a menu is displayed, turn the ring of 10° or
more clockwise and the selected data setting will
change or the selected setting value will increase.
Turn the ring of 10° or more counterclockwise and
the selected data setting will change or the selected
setting value will decrease.
XIf held for 1 second or more the changes will be
made sequentially.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK
Language Setting
English, French or German can be selected by the user.
1Turn the power on to all devices used.
2Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1)
menu.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@1>
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-SPRACHE
@@@ENGLISH
*CLOCK@SET
@01-01-2001@MON@00:00:00
*SUMMER@TIME@SET@@@NO@USE
@@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@LST-SUN@@03@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00
*OUTPUT@@@@@@@@SERIES
*REMOTE@@@@@@@@EJECT
3Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the language of
your choice.
4Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
setting.
Clock setting
Example: To set the clock to October 15, 2001 at 3:20
PM (15:20).
1Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1)
menu.
2Turn the JOG dial clockwise, until the “CLOCK
SET” setting is flashing.
3Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the day (ex: 15), then
turn the JOG dial clockwise.
Y
The day of week is set automatically.
4Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the month (ex: 10),
then turn the JOG dial clockwise.
5Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the year (ex: 2001),
then turn the JOG dial clockwise.
6Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the hours (ex: 15 for
3 PM), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.
7Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the minutes (ex: 20),
then turn the JOG dial clockwise.
8For accurate clock setting, turn the SHUTTLE ring
counterclockwise timed with a time broadcast, or
other accurate time signal, this will start the
seconds counting from 00.
9Turn the JOG dial clockwise, until the “SUMMER
TIME SET” setting is flashing.
FTurn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the auto summer
time/standard time adjustment.
NO USE . . . . No summer time/standard time
adjustment is made.
USE . . . . . . . The auto summer time/standard
time adjustment is made.
GTurn the JOG dial clockwise, until “LST” of the “ON”
line is flashing.
HSet the day the summer time adjustment is made.
XTurn the SHUTTLE ring to set the week, then
turn the JOG dial clockwise.
1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST (first, second, third,
fourth or last)
XTurn the SHUTTLE ring to set the day of week,
then turn the JOG dial clockwise.
SUN, MON, TUE, ...... SAT (Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday....Saturday)
ITurn the SHUTTLE ring to set the month the
summer time adjustment is made, then turn the
JOG dial clockwise.
01, 02,.....11, 12 (for January,
February......November, December)
JTurn the SHUTTLE ring to set the time the summer
time adjustment is made.
KTurn the JOG dial clockwise, until “LST” of the
“OFF” line is flashing.
LFollowing the same procedure as above (steps H
to J), set when the time is changed back from
summer time to standard time.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@1>
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-SPRACHE
@@@ENGLISH
*CLOCK@SET
@15-10-2001@MON@15:20:00
*SUMMER@TIME@SET@@USE
@@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@LST-SUN@@03@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00
*OUTPUT@@@@@@@@SERIES
*REMOTE@@@@@@@@EJECT
MPress SEARCH/AUDIO ON button.
Y
The setting procedure is now completed.
NOTES:
XClock display is only 24 hours.
XIn STOP mode, press and hold the STOP button
then press the TRACKING/V.STILL– button to reset
the minutes and seconds to 00 (to the closest hour).
For example, between 13:30:00 and 14:29:59 the
clock is reset to 14:00:00.
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CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
Selecting the On-screen Display
You can select to display or not the date, time, the
number of alarm recordings and tape speed.
1Turn the power on to all devices used.
2Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu
is displayed.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@2>
*DISPLAY
@@@DATE@@@@@@@@@@@Y
@@@TIME@@@@@@@@@@@Y
@@@ALARM@COUNT@@@@Y
@@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@Y
*BUZZER
@@@ALARM@IN@@@@@@@Y
@@@TAPE@END@@@@@@@Y
@@@KEY@IN@@@@@@@@@N
@@@WARNING@@@@@@@@Y
3Turn the JOG dial clockwise, until the desired item
for which the display function will be set is flashing.
4Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set “Y” for the functions
described below.
DATE . . . . . . . . . . . The date is displayed
TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . The time is displayed
ALARM COUNT . . . The number of alarm
recordings is displayed
SPEED . . . . . . . . . . The recording/playback
speed mode is displayed
5Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
settings.
NOTE:
XIf the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position,
the items for which “Y” is set are recorded. The items
for which “N” was set at step 4above are not
recorded.
Changing the Date/Time Display
Position
1Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR.
2Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.
Y
The date and time are displayed.
15-10-2001@MON@000
15:20:00@@@3
3Press the SHIFT *(or ]) button.
Y
The display will move towards the right (or the
bottom).
NOTES:
XIf the SHIFT *(or ]) button is kept pressed for 1
second or more the display will move at a faster
speed.
XThe display position cannot be changed while
recording.
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS or
S-VHS logo. This VCR was primarily designed for use
with E-180 cassette tapes and so it is recommended
that you use E-180 VHS or S-VHS video cassette tapes
for optimal performance.
This VCR is designed to give high quality recording and
playback using S-VHS cassette tapes. However, this
VCR can also use normal VHS cassette tapes for
normal recording and playback.
Handling Cassette Tapes
The cassette tapes should always be stored vertically,
in their cases, away from high temperatures, magnetic
fields, direct sunlight, dirt, dust and locations subject to
mold formation.
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism and never
touch the tape with your fingers.
Protect the cassette tapes from shocks or strong
vibrations.
To Protect your Recordings
After having recorded a tape, if you wish to keep the
recording, use a flathead screwdriver to break off the
erasure-prevention tab on the cassette.
To record again on a tape without erasure-prevention
tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Precautions concerning the video
cassette tapes
XDo not use tapes that are damaged, tapes that have
been cut and repaired or tapes that have been
altered in any way.
XSome rewinders may entangle the tape, and
therefore their use is not recommended.
XWhen tapes are recorded over and over again, the
recording quality will deteriorate. Refer to
“Concerning the Number of Times Tapes can be
Rerecorded on” on page 19, and replace the tape
with a new tape as required.
Loading
1Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot.
Gently push the centre of the cassette until it is
loaded automatically.
Y
The time display will switch to the reset
counter “0
H
00
M
00
S
” display.
Y After the cassette tape is loaded, a mechanism
will operate for about 12 seconds to check that
the tape has been threaded correctly and the
cassette indicator
“o” will blink during that
period.
Y When the cassette is loaded, if the tape has
been threaded correctly, the cassette indicator
“o” will light on the digital display.
NOTE:
XIf you try to record on a cassette without
erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the
cassette.
Unloading
1In stop mode, press the EJECT button.
Y
The cassette is automatically ejected.
NOTES:
XDo not insert any object in the cassette loading slot,
as that may cause injury and damages to the VCR.
XIf your hand gets stuck in the cassette loading slot,
unplug the power cord and consult the dealer where
the unit was bought. Do not forcibly pull the hand out
as that may cause severe injuries.
Erasure-prevention tab
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Correct tape thread check function
If the correct tape thread check function is on, after the
cassette tape is loaded, a mechanism will operate for
about 12 seconds to check that the tape has been
threaded (loaded) correctly and the cassette indicator
“o” will blink during that period. If the tape is not loaded
properly, the cassette will be ejected.
NOTES:
XThis function checks to make sure that the cassette
has been correctly loaded. It is recommended to use
this function to make sure the recordings are
conducted reliably.
XIf during the tape thread check operation, the REC,
PLAY or STOP button is pressed or if the SHUTTLE
ring is turned, the command will only be executed
after the tape thread has been checked. Only the
EJECT button will operate while the tape thread is
being checked.
XIf in the (SET UP 3) menu “TAPE IN MODE” is set to
“REC”, the recording indicator “m” will light during the
while the tape thread is checked. However, recording
will only start after the tape thread check is
completed. To cancel recording, press the STOP
button.
1Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu
is displayed.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4>
*SW@OUT
@@TIMING@@@@@@@@FIELD
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@01
@@3H@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
*THREAD@CHECK@@@Y
*VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@N
*REC@SPEED@@@@@@N
2Turn the JOG dial, until the “THREAD CHECK”
setting is flashing.
3Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired mode.
Y . . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check
function is on
N . . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check
function is off
4Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
setting.
Setting the Action to Take When a
Cassette is Loaded
In the (SET UP 3) menu, you can set the mode the VCR
will go into when a cassette is loaded.
1Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu
is displayed.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3>
*ALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1
*ALARM@SPEED@@@@@@3H
*ALARM@DURATION@@@20S
*EXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00
*TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP
*TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M
*CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y
*SERIES@REC@IN@@@@N
*RS-485@@@@@@@@@@@19200
2Turn the JOG dial, until the “TAPE IN MODE” setting
is flashing.
3Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired mode.
STOP . . . . . . Stays in stop mode
REC . . . . . . . Goes into recording mode
4Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
setting.
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TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION
This VCR is equipped with a tape management
function. Using this function you can protect previous
recordings and prevent overuse of the tape by
controlling the tape protection term (number of days),
the maximum number of re-recordings of the tape and
the recording group. To use the tape management
function, it must be set before recording is started. The
tape management data is recorded at the beginning of
the tape. For details on how to set this function, refer to
“Setting the Tape Management Function”.
PROTECT DAY: To set the number of days before the
tape can be rerecorded over.
REC PASS SET: To limit the number of rerecordings, in
order to maintain a good image quality.
GROUP NO.: To manage tapes belonging to
different recording groups.
NOTE:
XBefore using this function, make sure that the clock is
set properly.
Operation
When recording is started, the VCR will rewind the tape
to the beginning, and will playback some of the tape to
check for the presence of tape management data (no
image is displayed). While the presence and type of
data are checked, the message “T. MANAGE. CHK” is
displayed on-screen.
NOTES:
XWhen a programme timer recording is set, the tape
management data is checked after the TIMER button
is pressed to complete the programme timer
recording setting.
XDuring alarm recording, the tape management
function will not operate even if it is active.
If no tape management data is present on the
tape
Recording will start according to the settings in the
(TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.
When recording starts, the updated tape
management data is recorded onto the tape.
If the tape has already been recorded on, the
message “USED TAPE” will flash on-screen until
recording starts.
If tape management data is present on the tape
The tape management data is checked and if there is
no conflict, the VCR will rewind the tape to the
beginning, then recording starts and the updated
tape management data is recorded onto the tape.
While the tape is rewound and the tape management
data recorded, the message “T. MANAGE. OK” is
displayed on-screen.
If a conflict is found when the tape management data is
checked, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu is
displayed and the conflicting setting will flash. This
menu will show the settings taken from the data
recorded on the tape and not the current data settings
held in the VCR’s (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu
setting. Refer to “Tape Management Conflict Display”
for detailed information.
NOTES:
XDuring Autorepeat recording, the tape management
data at the beginning of the tape will be checked and
updated every time the tape is rewound to the
beginning. However, the “PROTECT DAY” setting
will be ignored. Also, even if there is a conflict with
the “REC PASS SET” number, autorepeat recording
will continue without any warning.
XIf the VCR is set for alarm recordings, alarm
recording will be done based on the different settings.
If an alarm trigger is received while the tape is being
first rewound, the tape will continue to be rewound to
the beginning, then alarm recording will be done after
the tape has been advanced of a preset duration.
If an alarm trigger is received while the message “T.
MANAGE. CHK” is displayed on-screen, in order to
prevent erasing the tape management data recorded
at the beginning of the tape, the tape is advanced of
a preset duration, then alarm recording starts.
If an alarm trigger is received while tape
management data is being recorded onto the tape,
alarm recording will only start after all the data has
been recorded.
Furthermore, when setting a programme timer
recording, in order to protect the data, no alarm
trigger will be received until the first programme timer
recording starts.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
XIf the tape management data cannot be read, the
VCR will switch to stop mode and “DATA NG” will
be displayed on-screen.
This may indicate that the beginning of the tape
(data recording/reading section) is damaged and
the tape may be unusable.
The message “DATA NG” will disappear when
the EJECT, STOP or PLAY button is pressed.
XSet the security lock function to on in order to
protect the security of this feature.
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TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION
Setting the Tape Management Function
1Press the MENU button until the (TAPE
MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed.
@@@<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>
*TAPE@MANAGE.@@@@N
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@30
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@10
*GROUP@NO.@@@@@@@OFF
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@N
2Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired mode.
N . . . . . . . . . The tape management function is
not active.
Y . . . . . . . . . The tape management function is
active.
When setting to “Y”, please continue with the settings
below.
3Turn the JOG dial, until the “PROTECT DAY”
setting is flashing.
4Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired
number of days to protect the tape.
OFF. . . . . . . The tape is not protected.
1-255. . . . . . Number of days to protect the tape
(prevent over-recording), from the
date of the last recording on the
tape (or the last expected recording
date (calculated using the tape
length (E-180) and the recording
speed)).
NOTES:
XSince the last expected recording date is a
calculated date (using the tape length (E-180)
and the recording speed), it may be different from
the actual last recording date, this due to other
settings such as (alarm recordings, programme
timer recordings, holiday settings).
XWhen setting a programme timer recording, the
tape protection term is checked when the VCR is
set to programme timer recording stand-by mode.
XWhen a programme timer recording is done, the
data is updated when recording starts. Even if
the recording is stopped before the programmed
time, the original data (last expected recording
date) will remain as calculated.
5Turn the JOG dial, until the “REC PASS SET”
setting is flashing.
6Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired
number of re-recording times.
OFF. . . . . . . The number of re-recording times
will not be checked.
1-100 . . . . . Maximum number of re-recording
times.
(Refer to “Concerning the Number of Times Tapes
can be Rerecorded on” on page 19.)
NOTES:
XThe data is updated at the beginning of the
recording. Even if the recording is stopped before
the end, the original data information will be
considered.
XDuring Autorepeat recording, the re-recording
times count will be updated every time the tape is
rewound to the beginning. Autorepeat recording
will proceed even if the count exceeds the “REC
PASS SET” setting. If in the (SET UP 2) menu,
WARNING is set to “Y”, the buzzer is heard.
7Turn the JOG dial, until the “GROUP NO.” setting is
flashing.
8Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired group
number.
OFF . . . . . . The group number will not be
checked.
1-15 . . . . . . Group number setting.
9Turn the JOG dial, until the “OVERRIDE” setting is
flashing.
FTurn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired
override mode.
Y. . . . . . . . . In case of a conflict that prevents
recording, the next operation is
executed. If recording is done, then
the last recording date and the
re-recording times count are
updated.
N. . . . . . . . . In case of a conflict that prevents
recording, the (TAPE
MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed
and the conflicting setting
preventing recording will flash. The
only possible action is to press the
EJECT button, in order to eject the
tape. (Refer to “Tape Management
Conflict Display”.)
GPress the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
settings.
NOTES:
XOnce the tape management data is recorded on
tape, it cannot be changed.
XThe criteria (condition) for allowing recording will be
based on the data recorded on the tape and not the
settings in the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.
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TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION
Tape Management Conflict Display
If when the tape management function checks the tape
data a conflict that prevents recording is found, the
(TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed with the
conflicting setting flashing and the VCR go into stop
mode. If in the (SET UP 2) menu, WARNING is set to
“Y”, the buzzer is heard. (To stop the buzzer, press the
STOP button.)
NOTES:
XIf “OVERRIDE” is set to “N” (No), the conflicting
setting is displayed flashing and the message
(PRESS EJECT) is displayed at the bottom of the
screen. Recording under these conditions is not
possible. Press the EJECT button to eject the tape.
To record on the same tape, set the OVERRIDE
setting to “Y” and modify the conflicting setting, then
insert the same tape and press the REC button.
However, if only “PROTECT DAY” and “REC PASS
SET” are modified, the menu will be displayed again.
Press the REC button one more time to start
recording. Recording starts and the tape data is
updated. Conflict display sample
@@@<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>
*TAPE@MANAGE.@@@@Y
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@2
@LAST@D/M@@@@@@NEXT@D/M
@@@@@15/12@@@@@@@@@18/12
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@10
@PASS@COUNT@@@@@@10
*GROUP@NO.@@@@@@@7
@[email protected].@@@@@@8
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@N
@@@@@@(PRESS@EJECT)
XIf the “OVERRIDE” is set to “Y” (Yes), the (TAPE
MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed and conflicting
setting preventing recording will flash and VCR go
into the stop mode.
To enter the record mode, press the REC button.
PROTECT DAY CONFLICT
The tape is protected, the tape protection term (ex. 2
days) is not yet over.
Under LAST D/M, the date of the last recording on
the tape (or the last expected recording date
(calculated using the tape length (E-180) and the
recording speed)) is displayed.
Under NEXT D/M, the date when it will be possible to
record on the tape again is displayed.
REC PASS SET CONFLICT
The set number of recording passes has been
reached.
The PASS COUNT shows the number of recording
passes on the tape (ex. since the maximum number
of recording passes is set to “10”, this prevents
further recording.)
NOTES:
œWhen conducting Autorepeat recording, if the
PASS COUNT exceeds 100, “101*” will be
displayed flashing.
œIf using a tape recorded previously on a different
type of VCR (no tape data), when the set number
of recordings is exceeded, “USED” will flash next
to the PASS COUNT number.
GROUP NO. CONFLICT
The group numbers do not match.
The REC GR. NO. shows the tape recording group
number (ex. this tape belongs to a different recording
group number 8 than the one set 7.)
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NORMAL RECORDING
Normal Recording
Before starting
XTurn the power on to all devices used.
XLoad a cassette tape with erasure-prevention tab.
XSet the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.
XSet the S-VHS switch to “ON” or “OFF” position.
1Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l(or j) button to
set the recording speed mode.
Y
The recording speed mode is displayed
on-screen and on the digital display.
2Press the REC button.
Y
The record indicator “m” light.
Y Recording starts.
Y If the tape end is reached while recording,
“OFF” is displayed on the digital display and
the unit will go into the mode set at the “TAPE
END MODE” item in the (SET UP 3) menu.
NOTES:
XIf in the (SET UP 2) menu, in the BUZZER
section TAPE END is set to “Y”, the buzzer will
be heard as long as “OFF” is displayed on the
digital display.
XTo cancel the “OFF” display, press the STOP,
EJECT or PLAY button or turn the SHUTTLE
ring.
3To stop recording, press the STOP button.
NOTES:
XA tape recording made on this VCR may not play
back with the same degree of clarity on a time lapse
from another manufacturer.
XIf you press on the REC button and the loaded
cassette has no erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will
eject the cassette.
[Recording Speed Mode]
Recording
speed mode
(hour mode)
Maximum
recording
duration
(hours)
Recording
interval
(second)
Audio
recording Tape motion
3 3 1/50
Possible Continuous12 15 5/50
24 27 9/50
48 51 17/50
Not possible Intermittent
72 75 25/50
96 99 33/50
120 123 41/50
168 171 57/50
240 243 81/50
360 363 121/50
480 483 161/50
720 723 241/50
960 963 321/50
Record Pause
Recording can be interrupted temporarily.
1Press the STILL/PAUSE button during recording.
Y
The Pause/Still indicator “N” blinks.
NOTES:
XThe image appears on-screen but it is not
recorded.
XIf a recording pause continues for 5 minutes or
more, the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid
damaging the tape.
2To resume recording, press the REC button, or
press the STILL/PAUSE button again.
S-VHS Recording
XS-VHS recording is only possible on a cassette tape
bearing the S-VHS logo.
S-VHS recording on an S-VHS cassette tape:
XSet the S-VHS switch to the “ON” position.
XThe S-VHS indicator will light.
Standard VHS recording on an S-VHS cassette
tape:
XSet the S-VHS switch to the “OFF” position.
NOTES:
XDuring playback, the recording format is
automatically detected, so no setting is necessary.
XS-VHS recording on a standard VHS cassette tape is
not possible.
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NORMAL RECORDING
Concerning the Number of Times Tapes
can be Rerecorded on
Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must
be replaced after a certain number of recording times.
Refer to the table below for the maximum number of
times a tape can be recorded on.
Recording speed mode
(hour mode) Maximum number of recording times
(with a standard grade
tape)
3 100
12, 24 50
48 25
72 15
96, 120 10
168, 240 5
360 3
480 2
720, 960 1
NOTES:
XThe maximum number of recording times will vary
depending on the location and kind of tape used.
Verify the recording quality and replace the tape
when the quality starts to deteriorate.
The maximum number of recording times indicated
above are based on test tapes (E-180) used by the
company.
XIf using longer tapes (i.e. E-240) the tape travel will
not be as stable and that may cause problems.
Changes to the Recording Speed Mode
During Recording
It is possible to permit or prevent changing the recording
speed mode during recording.
1Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu
is displayed.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4>
*SW@OUT
@@TIMING@@@@@@@@FIELD
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@01
@@3H@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
*THREAD@CHECK@@@Y
*VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@N
*REC@SPEED@@@@@@N
2Turn the JOG dial, until the “REC SPEED” setting is
flashing.
3Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired mode.
Y. . . . . . . . . . Recording speed mode can be
changed
N. . . . . . . . . . Recording speed mode can not
be changed
4Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
setting.
Action to Take when the Video Signal
Deteriorates
If there is no video signal during recording or when a
menu is not displayed (in stop, fast forward or rewind
modes), “VIDEO LOSS” can be displayed on-screen
and a signal (0 V) can be output at the ALARM OUT
terminal. If in the (SET UP 2) menu, in the BUZZER
section WARNING is set to “Y”, the buzzer will be
heard. To stop the buzzer, press the STOP button.
1Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu
is displayed.
2Turn the JOG dial, until the “VIDEO LOSS” setting
is flashing.
3Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired mode.
N. . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is not
active.
Y. . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is active.
4Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
setting.
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