6 RECORDING
6 RECORDING
56-6 Series Recording
When the first VCR ends recording, the second VCR starts recording automatically, then the third and so on.
• If the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR MODE> is |
6-7 Repeat Recording
When the tape comes to the end during recording, it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning.
•When the tape end output is set, series recording signals are output from the [SERIES REC OUT] terminal at the specified tape reel counter value, signaling the next VCR to start recording.
The first VCR continues recording until the tape ends.
set to “OFF”, the Stop mode is engaged when the end |
of the tape is reached during recording. If <AUTO |
REW> is set to “ON”, the tape rewinds to the |
beginning and stops. |
• Counter value |
When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the |
Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the |
counter end output function, thetape reel counter |
value is reset to “0000”. |
5 To execute repeat recording, set <REPEAT REC> in |
<VTR MODE> to “ON”. |
• The [REPEAT] indication in the VCR’s display lights. |
5 Setting the <TAPE END MODE> menu switch in |
<ALARM/SENSOR MODE> |
• If this menu switch is set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is |
forcibly engaged when the tape ends even if there is |
an alarm or sensor recording. |
To continue repeat recording even if an alarm |
recording or sensor recording takes place during |
VIDEO/VTR MODE screen
* * * * * * [ V I DEO * MODE ] * * * * * *
1 . I NPUT * * * * * * * * * * * * * L I NE 2 . DE TA I L * * * * * * * * * * * * * OF F 3 . V . PUL SE * * * * * * * * * * * * OF F
* * * * * * * [ V TR * MODE ] * * * * * * *
1 . HDR * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * OF F
2. CNT * MEM * SW* * * * * * * * * OF F
3. POWER * ON * REC * * * * * * * OF F
4. AUTO * REC * CHECK * * * * * OF F
5. AUTO * REW* * * * * * * * * * * OF F
6. REPEAT * P LAY * * * * * * * * OF F
7. REPEAE * REC * * * * * * * * * OON
Set to “ON”.
ALARM/SENSOR MODE screen
Non-stop continuous series recording
The series recording function allows you to record indefinitely using two VCRs. Recording alternates between each VCR. To use this function, connect and set the VCRs as follows.
5 Connection |
| 5 Setting |
recording, set <TAPE END MODE> to “OFF”. |
When the Tape End Forced Stop mode and Repeat |
Rec mode are engaged and an alarm or sensor |
recording takes place, the [REPEAT] indication goes |
out. |
* * * * * [ SR I / EX T * MODE ] * * * * *
1 . SR I / EX T * REC * * * * * * * * OF F
2 . EX T * REC * END * * * * * NORMAL |
3 . CNT * TAPESEND * * * * * * * OF F |
* * [ ALARM / SENSOR * MODE ] * * * |
1 . REC * MODE * * * * * * * * SENSOR |
2 . REC * SPEED * * * * * * * * * * * 2H |
3 . DURAT I ON * * * * * * * * 1 6 0 SEC |
• Connect the [SERIES REC OUT] terminal of the |
first VCR to the [SERIES REC IN] terminal of the |
second VCR, and the [SERIES REC OUT] |
terminal of the second VCR to the [SERIES REC |
• Set the <SRI/EXT REC> menu switch on both |
units to “SERIES”. |
• Set the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR |
MODE> to “ON”. |
4 . TAPE * END * MODE * * * * * * OF F Set to “OFF” |
5 . AUTO * REW* * * * * * * * * * * OF F |
6 . REPEAT * P LAY * * * * * * * * OF F |
7 . REPEAE * REC * * * * * * * * * OF F |
IN] terminal of the first VCR. The [COM] |
terminals of both VCRs should be connected. |
COM CLOCK | SERIES | COM CLOCK | SERIES | ||||
RESET IN | REC IN | RESET IN | REC IN | ||||
WARNING | CLOCK | SERIES | WARNING | CLOCK | SERIES | ||
OUT | RESET OUT | REC OUT | OUT | RESET OUT | REC OUT | ||
Second VCR
First VCR
•Connect audio and video terminals as shown in the connection diagram on page 41.
• Set the <AUTO REC CHECK> and <REPEAT |
REC> menu switch in <VTR MODE> to “OFF”. |
5For uninterrupted endless series recording, use the counter end output function together. Set <CNT TAPE END> so that the counter end signal is output just before the tape end.
•Set <CNT TAPE END> in the <SRI/EXT MODE> menu to “5500” (when a
*When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function, the tape reel counter is reset automatically to “0000”.
Note:
•Continuous series recording over a long period may produce excessive wear and tear on the tapes and VCRs. Be sure to replace the tapes periodically (refer to page 28).
5Automatic recording check function
This unit is provided with an automatic recording check function which automatically determines whether or not recording is satisfactory at the tape beginning in repeat recording.
•To activate the automatic recording check function, set the <AUTO REC CHECK> menu switch in <VTR MODE> to “ON”.
5Operation of the automatic recording check function
•Recording is performed from the beginning of the tape for several seconds during repeat recording. Then the recorded section is automatically played back to check whether or not the signals have been recorded properly. If the recording is satisfactory, recording resumes.
•If the recording is unsatisfactory, the heads are cleaned automatically. Recording is restarted for several seconds and then the recording is checked again. If the recording is still unsatisfactory, the error code
Note:
•Continuous repeat recording over long periods may produce excessive wear and tear on the tape and VCR. Be sure to replace the tape periodically (refer to page 28).
*When repeat recording is executed, any previously executed alarm recordings will be erased.
5When the <AUTO REC CHECK> menu switch is set to “ON”
Repeat recording
Tape beginning position
Auto recording for several seconds
Normal
Recording check | Recording |
Defect
Auto head cleaning
Auto recording for several seconds
Recording check | Normal | Recording | |||
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Display
The error code
42 | 43 |