Additional Functions and Features

COUNTER

TAPE COUNTER

A five-digit counter indicates the relative position on the recorded portion of the tape.

COUNTER RESET

Press the COUNTER RESET button to reset the counter to 00000.

COUNTER MEMORY

The counter display is stored in memory when the power is turned off, so the same numbers are displayed when power is restored. (Refer to the Counter Memory Stop section for information and procedures for rewinding to 00000.)

MEMORY BACKUP IN CASE OF POWER FAILURE

NOTE: The backup is for memory only—the VCR will not continue recording dur- ing a power outage unless connected to a UPS.

The VCR includes a built-in memory backup so the settings for time and date, timer program, alarm list, power loss list, number of tape uses, elapsed VCR time, counter display, and recording and playback mode will remain in memory if there is a power failure or the power cord is unplugged for a long period (more than one month). The settings remain in memory for up to 31 days provided the VCR has been connected to AC power for at least 40 hours per week. Connection charges the battery backup.

However, if the power cord is unplugged for a long period (more than one month), the time may be wrong. If so, set the clock again.

When ALARM REC DURATION in the Recording Set Up menu is set to MAN1 or MAN2 and the power fails during recording, the VCR may not return to the alarm recording mode when power is restored.

RESET BUTTON

If the VCR is not working correctly or is showing an unusual indication on the fluorescent display, you can press the RESET button on the rear panel with a pointed object. This sets the following default values and turns the VCR off:

•	Date and time	•	Counter display
•	Alarm list	•	Recording mode
•	Power loss list	•	Playback mode

To restart the VCR, press the POWER button. Set the day and time.

EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT

You can set the VCR’s clock to the nearest hour by connecting with an external clock. When two or more VCRs are connected together, the clock can be set to the first VCR’s clock. Make the following settings to all VCRs you want set to the clock. Refer to the Connecting for External Time Clock Adjustment section for connection instructions.

1.Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

2.Set ALARM REC DURATION on the Recording Set Up menu to other than MAN1.

3.Set MODE OUT on the Rear Terminal menu to CLOCK ADJ.

4.Press the MENU button. The day and time display appears.

HOW EXTERNAL TIME ADJUSTMENT WORKS

When the RST IN terminal is grounded at the rear panel, the clock is set to the nearest hour automatically. For example:

•When the display shows 11:29:59, the clock is adjusted to 11:00:00.

•When the display shows 11:30:00, the clock is adjusted to 12:00:00.

When more than two VCRs are connected and the first VCR’s clock is adjusted to the nearest hour, the additional VCRs will also be set to the nearest hour.

Pelco TLR3168 operation manual Additional Functions and Features