Panasonic Agrt850 Operating Instructions Manual

							Operating
Instructions
Time Lapse Recorder
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
Model AG-                   
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VQT9333-1PS0401H1091Î
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IMPORTANT
“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted televi-
sion programs, films, video tapes and other 
materials may infringe the right of copyright 
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s 
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to the pre-
sence of important operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and 
annoying interference, use the recommended 
accessories only.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, 
do not expose this equipment to rain or 
moisture.
FCC Note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To assure continued compliance follow the attached 
installation instructions and do not make any 
unauthorized modifications.
This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 
are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference when the equipment is 
operated in a commercial environment. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. 
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is 
likely to cause harmful interference in which case 
the user will be required to correct the interference 
at his own expense.
CAUTION:
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, 
built-in cabinet or in another confined space in 
order to keep well ventilation condition. Ensure 
that curtains and any other materials do not 
obstruct the ventilation condition to prevent 
risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to 
overheating.Lithium Battery
Replace battery with part No. VL2330/1HF only.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or 
explosion.
Caution—Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video casette 
holder.
Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong 
magnetic fields. Be especially careful of large audio 
speakers.
Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot, 
cold, or damp environment as this may result in damage 
both to the recorder and to the tape.
Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit.
If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time, 
protect it from dirt and dust.
Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in use.
Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit. ■
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the top panel.
Cassette tape can be used only for one-side, one 
direction recording. Two-way or two-track recordings 
cannot be made.
Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black & 
White recording.
Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
If any liquid spills inside the recorder, have the recorder 
examined for possible damage.
Refer any needed servicing to authorized service 
personnel. ■
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Contents
Features ....................................................................... 4
Regular Maintenance Service Recommendation ......... 4
Routine & Regular Inspection Request ........................ 5
Parts and Their Functions ............................................ 6
Menu Screens .............................................................. 9
Date and Time Settings .............................................. 12
Time/Date Display Position ........................................ 13
Time Mode Selection ................................................. 14
Recording Procedure ................................................. 15
Tips For Better Recording .......................................... 15
•Recording Mode Lock ........................................... 15
•Recording Check .................................................. 15
•Restoration-of-Power-After-Failure
Recording ............................................................. 15
Timer Recording ......................................................... 16
•Internal Timer  Recording ...................................... 16
•Daily Recording (Daily Timer)/
Weekly Recording (Weekly Timer) ....................... 17
•External Timer  Recording ..................................... 18Auto Repeat Recording/Auto Rewinding .................... 18
Alarm Recording (Emergency Recording) ................. 19
•Principle of Alarm Recording ................................ 19
•Alarm and Display Methods during Alarm
Recording ............................................................. 19
•Connecting the Alarm Input Connector ................. 19
•Alarm Recording Operation .................................. 20
•Alarm Recall ......................................................... 20
Frame Switcher Connection and Recording .............. 21
Playback Procedure ................................................... 22
•Tracking................................................................ 22
•Vertical Hold Adjustment ....................................... 22
RS-232C Interface ..................................................... 23
Troubleshooting......................................................... 28
Specifications ............................................................. 30 
						

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Features
Recording and playback up to 240-hour time modes with
the T-120  tape
In addition to the 6-hour time mode, recording and playback
can be performed in the time lapse modes (L18-, L24-, 48-,
72-, 96-, 120-, 168-, 180- and 240-hour modes).
24-Hour recording
When using T-160 tape, 20 fields per second can be recorded
for 24 hours using L18 mode.
Excellently defined still-picture images
More clearly defined still picture images can be produced
during playback in color and black-and-white modes thanks to
the horizontal resolution of more than 300 lines and 320 lines
respectively.
Full line-up of recording functions
Included in the wide range of recording functions are
restoration-of-power-after-failure recording, recording every
day and by the days of the week using the internal timer,
external timer recording, alarm recording, emergency
recording and repeat recording.
Playback functions
Among the convenient playback functions are the recording
review function for immediate viewing of recorded material,
the handy search function for locating images promptly, and
the forward/reverse field advance and still-picture functions for
careful viewing of particular scenes.
Repeat recording count display
The number of times a recording is to be repeated can be
indicated on the counter display.
Recording check
Recording check can be performed during normal operation
by pressing REC REVIEW.Jog/shuttle
A jog or shuttle function for quickly locating playback sections
using the search dial is incorporated.
Auto tracking function
The tracking can be automatically adjusted by pressing the “–”
and “+” tracking buttons together.
Built-in time/date generator
This unit comes with a built-in microprocessor with a calendar
function for displaying the time on the display or TV monitor
and for controlling the time of the internal timer.
Recording lock function
A double recording mode lock function is provided for safe-
guarding against operational errors during recording.
Connection to frame switcher
Easy connection to a frame switcher is possible once the unit
has been connected to the video input and camera SW
connectors.
Hour meter
The unit contains an hour meter which provides useful
information for maintenance and inspections.
Remote control
The unit can be operated from a distance of about 16 ft. if the
AG-A11 remote controller, available as an optional accessory,
is connected.
RS-232C connector
With this connector, basic operations of the unit can be
controlled using a personal computer (etc.).
Regular Maintenance Service Recommendation
Although this unit is designed to withstand long-term use, the items listed below should be inspected regularly so that
the unit is kept in perfect working order. Use the hour meter to know when to conduct the inspections.
The VTR is a piece of precision-made equipment and, as such, it is recommended that the user enter into a
maintenance and inspection agreement to keep the unit operating free of trouble or failures. For further details,
please consult with your dealer.
Service life inspection
CleaningCumulative operation time
                (hours)
Inspection item
Transport system cleaning
Audio heads
Video heads
Cylinder unit
(L18-/L24-hour mode use)
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 35004000 8000 12000
The above table merely serves to lay down general guidelines for the inspection of typical parts involved in regular
inspections. The timing of the inspections needs to be adjusted according to the VTR’s operating environment. 
						

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Routine & Regular Inspection Request
This unit is designed to withstand many hours of operation. Nevertheless, it is recommended that routine inspections
be conducted to help ensure trouble-free operation.
CAUTION
Do not forget to conduct the routine inspection with auto repeat recording.
Routine inspection procedure
qSet the power switches on the unit, video cameras,
TV monitor and other equipment connected in the
monitoring system to the ON position.
wIs the picture on the TV monitor OK?
eAre the date and time displayed on the TV monitor
correct?
11-15-01 6H
10:10:55
rRewind the cassette tape, which was recorded on
the previous day, by an amount equivalent to a
count on the counter of several figures.
REW
tPress the TIME MODE button to set to the mode to
6H (6 hours).
Display
TIME MODE
yPress the PLAY button. The tape is played back by
an amount equivalent to a count on the counter of
several figures.
PLAY
uIs the playback image OK?
iIs there any problem with the recorded date and
time?
oPress the REC button.
REC
!0Check the playback images which were recorded in
the 6-hour time mode.
!1Upon completion of all the checks, set the unit to
the desired mode.
Action taken after routine inspections
In the unlikely event of a problem with the unit, turn off the power, take hold of the power plug and disconnect it from
the power outlet, and consult with the dealer from whom the unit was purchased.
Regular inspections recommended
This unit has an hour meter which shows for how many hours the VTR has been used. When the MENU/REC LOCK
switch is set to MENU, Menu Screen 1 appears on the TV monitor, and the hour meter can be checked. Use the hour
meter as a rough guideline to cleaning or replacing the parts inside the unit. For further details, consult with your
dealer.
TV monitor
[HOUR METER]
         00000HMENU
OFF
REC LOCK 
						

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Parts and Their Functions
qPOWER switch
The power is turned on when this switch is pressed.
When the switch is pressed again, the power is
turned off.
wSTOP button
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling.
ePAUSE/STILL (page) button
When this is pressed during recording, the tape
temporarily 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.
The pages on the menu screen are advanced when
the button is pressed while a menu screen is
displayed.
rPLAY button
Playback starts when this button is pressed.
tCassette holder
This is the loading slot for the video cassette.
yEJECT button
This is used to eject the video cassette.
uREC REVIEW button
When the button is pressed during recording, the
tape runs temporarily in the reverse direction, and
after the recorded section has been played back a
few seconds, the unit is returned to the recording
mode.
iREC button
Recording starts when this button is pressed.
oTIMER MODE switch
This is the operation switch for internal timer
recording or external timer recording.
INT TIMER:At the times set by the internal timer,
the power is automatically turned on
or off and recording starts or stops.
OFF:
When timer recording is not performed.
EXT TIMER: When the external power is turned on,
recording starts automatically.
TRACKING /
V-LOCK RESETCOUNTER /
REC
ALARMREVFWD
TIME MODESEARCH
EJECTREC REVIEWREC
PAGE PAUSE/STILL
REV ADV POWERMENU
OFFREC LOCK
INT TIMER
OFFEXT TIMERREW FFFWD ADV STOP PLAY
SHIFT
SET
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!0MENU/REC LOCK switch
When this switch is set to REC LOCK, the time
mode and operation buttons except for REC and
REC REVIEW as well as the power switch cannot
be operated while recording is in progress.
When it is set to MENU, the menu screen appears.
!1REW (set –) button
When this button is pressed, the tape is rewound.
When it is kept depressed during playback, the
review mode is established. When a menu screen
is displayed, it is used to change an item (decre-
ment a value).
!2Field REV ADV (shift ) button
When this is kept depressed during still-picture
playback, the picture is advanced field by field in
the reverse direction. When it is released, the still
picture reappears. When it is pressed while a menu
screen is displayed, the setting items move
downward.
!3FF (set +) 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. When a menu screen is
displayed, it is used to change an item (increment a
value).
!4Field FWD ADV (shift ) button
When this is kept depressed during still-picture
playback, the picture is advanced field by field in
the forward direction. When it is released, the still
picture reappears. When this is pressed during time
lapse mode (L18H – 240H) playback, Quais-V on/
off can be selected.
Operation mode display
Quasi-Voff on
Dancing can be reduced.
When it is pressed while a menu screen is
displayed, the setting items move toward the right. 
						

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!5Tracking (–, +)/V-LOCK button
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 during 6-hour mode
playback, the tracking is adjusted automatically.
If the image shakes slightly in the vertical direction
during still picture, press V-LOCK buttons to reduce
the dancing.
Further, the time/date display position can be
adjusted during STOP and EJECT (see page 13).
!6RESET button
When this button is pressed, the counter display is
reset to 0:00:00.
!7Display panel
      
Recording display
VTR operation
mode displayInternal timer recording mode display External timer recording mode display
Auto repeat recording display
Recording lock display Cassete insertion display
Tape remaining display
Time mode
display
Memory stop mode display
Alarm search mode displayTime/counterTime 
display
Date setting 
displayDaylight savings 
display
•Operation mode displays
      
Recording
Cue
Display Operation mode
Playback
Still picture
Recording pause
Recording check
Fast forwarding
Rewinding
Review
Forward field advance
Reverse field advance REC lamp lights.
 REC lamp lights.
 REC lamp lights. (6H-240H) or 
or        (Flashing)
or        (Flashing)
 (L18H-240H)
•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
E-5:Trouble in tape transport area
d:Formation of condensation (dew)
!8TIME MODE (, ) buttons
These buttons are used to select the recording and
playback time mode. Each time this is pressed, the
time mode changes in the following sequence:
6        L18        L24         48        72
240       180       168       120       96
!9COUNTER/SEARCH button
When this button is pressed, the display on the
display panel changes to time, counter, counter
memory, alarm search and number of repeat record-
ing display.
The “M” mark appears on the display panel in the
counter memory mode. When the tape is fast
forwarded 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 section.
If the FF button or REW button is pressed during
playback with alarm search, the search will lock. (If
this button is pressed while the tape is being fast
forwarded or rewound, counter memory and alarm
search will not function.)
The “PAS.” mark appears in the display panel in the
number of repeat recordings display mode. The
number of repeat recordings is displayed only when
TAPE END in Menu Screen 4 is set to REPEAT.
The “_ _PAS” mark is displayed for settings other
than REPEAT.
@0REC display lamp
This lamp lights while recording, recording/pause or
rec review is in progress. It goes off when recording
has finished.
@1ALARM display lamp
This remains lighted while alarm recording is in
progress. It flashes when alarm recording ends.
@2Search dial/jog dial
Search (outside ring) dial
When the outside ring of the search dial is turned,
the search mode is established. The tape can now
be reviewed or cued at up to 27 times the normal
playback speed. When the search dial is set to the
center click-stop position, the still-picture playback
mode is established.
Jog (inside ring) dial
When the search dial is set to the center click-stop
position, the jog mode is established.
When the inside ring is turned, the tape speed can
be varied within a range of –1 to +1 times the normal
playback speed. When the turning is stopped, the
still-picture playback mode is established.
•During search or jog playback, the picture may
appear in black and white or it may be distorted:
this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
•No sound is heard during search or jog playback. 
						

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qCamera switching output connector
Camera switching output connector; connect it to
the sequential switcher.
wAudio input/output connectors
Audio input/output connectors (phono jacks)
eVideo 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.
rAC IN connector
Connect the supplied power cord to an AC outlet.
tAlarm input connector
Alarm recording input connector; connect it to the
external sensor.
yCOMMON terminal
uAlarm reset connector
Input connector for releasing alarm recording; a +4
to +14 V DC voltage is required.
iREC IN connector
Input connector for recording.
Note:
Do not input the signal to this connector while the
tape is rewinding automatically in the repeat mode.
oTape end output connector
When the cassette tape comes to its end duringrecording, the alarm device installed externally is
activated.
!0WARNING/REC output connector
When trouble has occurred in the unit, the alarm
device installed externally is activated.
Error warning or recording low signal selected on
the menu screen 3 is output.
!1GND terminal
This terminal is connected to the signal ground
terminal of the connected unit in order to reduce
noise. It is not connected to ground for safety
purposes.
!2MIC input jack
Input jack (mini-jack) for an external microphone.
This jack has precedence when signals are supplied
simultaneously to this jack and the audio input
connectors.
!3REMOTE control connector
For connecting the AG-A11 remote controller which
is available as an optional accessory.
!4RS-232C connector
This connector enables basic operations of the unit
using a personal computer (etc.)
!5Battery installation area
Install the battery in this area. See “Lithium Battery”
on page 2.
MIC
REMOTE
BATTERY
PUSH OPENCAMERA
IN
OUT
TAPE END OUT
WARNING/
REC OUT
REC IN
COMMON
ALARM RESET IN
ALARM IN
AUDIOIN
OUT VIEDO
GND SW OUT
AC IN
RS-232C
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Parts and Their Functions 
						

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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.
•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.
[TIME ADJUST]         P1
      1-01-2000 SAT
         0:00:00
[REC LOCK]
       MODE : OFF
[HOUR METER]
         00000Hq
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r[DISPLAY]             P2
    POSITION : L-UPPER
[REC INDICATE]
     NOT REC : CAMERA
[BUZZER]
       ALARM : OFF
    TAPE END : OFF
 TAPE REMAIN : OFF
    ERR WARN : OFFt
y
u[ALARM]               P3
         MODE : OFF
     DURATION : 30SEC
[RECALL]   -
           -
           -
           -
[OUTPUT SELECT]
 TERMINAL OUT : ERR WARNi
o
!1
!0
[REC MODE]            P4
  REC T-MODE : OFF
     TAPE IN : STOP
    TAPE END : STOP
[VIDEO MODE]
        MODE : AUTO
      DETAIL : ON!2
!3
!4
!5!6
[INTERNAL TIMER REC]  P5
 [TIMER]START  END   T-M
 SUN OFF
 MON OFF
 TUE OFF
 WED OFF
 THU OFF
 FRI OFF
 SAT OFF
 DLY OFF
!7
[DAYLIGHT SAVINGS]    P6
  MODE : OFF
        [START]  [ END ]
  WEEK :1ST-SUN  LST-SUN
  MONTH:      4       10
  TIME :   2:00     2:00
[DIRECT SEARCH] 
  MODE : OFF!8!9@0
@1
MENU SCREEN 1 MENU SCREEN 2 MENU SCREEN 3
MENU SCREEN 4MENU SCREEN 5 MENU SCREEN 6
[RS-232C PARAMETERS]   P7
  BIT LENGTH : 7BIT
    STOP BIT : STOP-1
      PARITY : ODD
   BAUD RATE : 9600BPS
[MENU LANGUAGE]
        MODE : ENGLISH@2@3
@4
@5
@6 MENU SCREEN 7
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.
qDate setting (see page 12)
wTime setting (see page 12)
eRecording mode lockON:LOCK on the front display tube flashes up, and
all operations except for REC and REC REVIEW
are prohibited while recording is in progress.
rHour meter (see page 5)
This indicates the unit’s total operation time (the
cumulative total for the cylinder rotation time).
MENU SCREEN 2
The time/date display position, monitor screen blue display and buzzer settings are performed on Menu Screen 2.
remaining before the end is reached in the
recording mode.
ERR WARN: The buzzer sounds when the unit is
set to the warning status.
To release the buzzer:
ALARM: Release alarm recording.
TAPE END: Transfer the mode from the tape end or
press the STOP button.
TAPE REMAIN: Transfer the mode (but not to
PAUSE or REC REVIEW) from the recording mode
or press the REC button.
ERR WARN: Release the warning status.
•When TAPE END or TAPE REMAIN has been set to OFF, the
buzzer will not sound; however, the REMAIN display will
remain lit or flashing.
•When TAPE END or TAPE REMAIN has been set to ON,
REMAIN lights or flashes on the display tube at the same time
as buzzer sounds.
They cease flashing when the buzzer is released.
Note:
The remaining tape is displayed only with T-120 and T-160
tapes. It is not displayed when any other tapes are used.
tDisplay position selection (see page 13)
This selects the position where the date and time
are to be displayed on the TV monitor.
(L-UPPER ↔ R-UPPER ↔ L-BOTTOM ↔
R-BOTTOM ↔ CENTER ↔ OFF ↔ L-UPPER...)
yBlue display
This sets a blue display on the monitor screen at all
times except while recording or playback is in progress.
BLUE: The display on the monitor screen is blue at all
times except while recording or playback is in progress.
CAMERA: The pictures from the video input con-
nector are shown on the monitor screen at all times
except while playback is in progress.
uSetting of the buzzer sound
ALARM: The buzzer sounds once alarm recording
is performed.
TAPE END: When the tape end is reached in the
recording mode, the buzzer sounds while the tape is
at the end.
TAPE REMAIN: The buzzer sounds when there is
only about 3% (with a T-120/T-160 tape) of the tape 
						

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Menu Screens
MENU SCREEN 3
The alarm recording mode and terminal output are set on Menu Screen 3.
iAlarm recording mode selection (see page 20)
The recording mode in the event of an alarm input
is selected. (OFF ↔ ALARM)
ALARM: When there is an alarm input during
recording in the time lapse mode, the recording time
mode is switched to 6H (alarm recording) and the
details of the alarm status are recorded faithfully.
OFF: Alarm recording is not possible even when an
alarm signal is input during recording.
oAlarm recording duration setting
This sets the time elapsing from the start of alarm
recording until its end. (30SEC ↔ 1MIN ↔ 2MIN ↔
3MIN ↔ 5MIN ↔ 10MIN ↔ CONTINUE ↔
MANUAL ↔ 30SEC...)
CONTINUE: Alarm recording continues until the
tape end.
MANUAL: Alarm recording is performed while the
alarm input continues.
!0Alarm recall (see page 20)
This checks the date/time (up to 4) of the alarm
signals.
!1Terminal connector output signal setting
ERR WARN: When trouble has occurred in the unit
(AUTO OFF), the LOW signal is output.
REC: The LOW signal is output during recording.
MENU SCREEN 4
Recording mode and video output are selected on Menu Screen 4.
!2Recording time mode selection (see page 14)
When recording starts, the set time mode is always
established.
(OFF ↔ 6H ↔ L18H ↔ L24H ↔ 48H ↔ 72H ↔
96H ↔ 120H ↔ 168H ↔ 180H ↔ 240H ↔ OFF...)
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.
6H: 6-hour mode (compatible with the standard
mode of ordinary VTR’s).
L18H/L24H: L18-/L24-hour mode (linear slow
recording).
48H/72H/96H/120H/168H/180H/240H:48-/72-/96-/
120-/168-/180-/240-hour mode (time lapse recording).
!3Selection of VTR operation when cassette is
inserted
STOP: Stop mode
REC: Simply by inserting the cassette tape, record-
ing is started automatically.
REW
REC: When the cassette is inserted, it is first
rewound to the start of the tape and then recording
is started automatically.
!4Selection of operation when tape end is de-
tected during recording (see page 18)
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.
EJECT: The tape is ejected.
!5Video signal mode
This selects the operation of the color/black-and-
white automatic selector circuit.
AUTO: The circuit automatically identifies the type
of video input or playback signals, and selects the
color or black-and-white mode accordingly.
COLOR: The color mode is forcibly established.
B_W: The black-and-white mode is forcibly
established.
!6Playback picture quality selection
The detail of the playback images can be
emphasized.
OFF: Regular mode
ON: The playback picture has emphasized outlines.
MENU SCREEN 5
The internal timer recording modes are set on Menu Screen 5.
!7Internal timer recording mode setting (see page
16)
This sets the weekly timer or daily timer recording
mode. (OFF/ON)
OFF: Internal timer recording is not set.
ON: Internal timer recording is set. (The start and
stop times are set.)Note:
Internal timer recording does not operate when the
date and time have not been set.