User manual PANASONIC AG-TL350

[. . . ] Operating Instructions PAL Time Lapse Recorder Model AGB E Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. FOR U. K. ONLY This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. [. . . ] · Even if the power should fail for a period of up to one week, the date, time and time mode display (internal timer setting alarm recall) data are 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 a long time, the data is not stored in the memory and the display shown below appears. [TIME ADJUST] 01- 1-2000 SAT 0:00:00 P1 All the internal timer settings are set to OFF, and the alarm recall display is cleared. · 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 · When the time is reset to "0:00:00" as described, check the menu settings. Reset the time at regular intervals. 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 2 is changed. Top left corner Top right corner Bottom left corner Bottom right corner Centre No display 1 Set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to MENU to POSITION : L-UPPER display to menu screens. Press the page button to display Menu Screen 2 on the TV monitor. 2 Press the set (+, ­) buttons to position the display as desired. POSITION : L-BOTTOM 3 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. TIME/DATE display position adjustment function When the unit is in STOP or EJECT mode, the position of the displayed time/date can be adjusted by pressing the TRACKING (­) or TRACKING (+) button. · Pressing the TRACKING (­) button moves the position vertically. (Pressing the button 3 times will return the display to its original position. ) · Pressing the TRACKING (+) button moves the position horizontally. (Pressing the button 3 times will return the display to its original position. ) · Pressing the (­) and (+) buttons simultaneously will return the display to its original position (factory setting). 13 Time Mode Selection EJECT REC REVIEW REC REC PULL OPEN TRACKING / V-LOCK RESET TIME MODE COUNTER / SEARCH ALARM TIME MODE button Refer to the table given below to select the mode that suits the intended purpose of use. Tape Recording enable time Video replacement recording (in hours) standard interval 180-minute 120-minute (recording (in seconds) tape tape times) 3 6 12 24 2 4 8 16 50 50 1/50 1/50 0. 1 0. 18 Mode Audio recording Type of tape travel 3H 6H 12H 24H Possible Possible Possible Possible Continuous travel Continuous travel Continuous travel at low speed Continuous travel at low speed 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. · The actual recording enable time will be slightly longer than the "Recording enable time" given in the above table although this will depend on the tape used. For instance, it is possible to record for about 27 hours using a 180-minute tape in the 24H mode. 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. (With still picture, field FWD ADV and field REV ADV operations, the colours at the top of the screen may disappear at some tracking positions, but this is not a malfunction. ) · Tapes recorded on this machine cannot be played back other VHS video recorder as they are not compatible. 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. <VHS tapes> · · · · NV-E180 NV-E120 NV-E90 NV-E60 · Avoid using 240-minute tapes with this unit. 14 Recording Procedure 1 Switch on the power to the connected equipment. 2 Adjust so that the images of the video cameras appear properly on the TV monitor. 5 Set the timer recording, auto repeat recording, alarm recording, restoration-of-power-after-failure recording or other recording function. 3 Check that the date and time displayed on the TV monitor have been adjusted properly. [. . . ] · Have more than 5 minutes elapsed since the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed during recording? · Are the routine inspections being carried out?If this phenomenon keeps recurring, it means that some failure or other is to blame. The power has been restored after a power failure but recording does not automatically resume. Recording cannot be stopped. · Has the power failure lasted a long time (more than 1 week)? Set the timer recording switch to EXT to ensure that the unit is set to the recording mode even after a prolonged power failure. · First set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to OFF and then operate. 1-week programmed timer recording cannot be conducted properly. [. . . ]