Video Cassette Tapes

Setting the Security Lock (Set Lock)

If you try to record on a cassette without the erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.

If the TIMER button is pressed when a cassette without the erasure-prevention tab is loaded, the VCR will eject the cassette, the timer recording indica-

tor ( ) will start flash- ing and a buzzer willl sound if “YES” is set in the menu for buzzer.

When the cassette is loaded, the cassette

indicator “ “ will light

on the display panel.

The counter display will switch to the reset counter“0H 00M 00S” display on the monitor screen. (“0H 00M” on the display panel.)

Do not insert any object in the cassette loading slot, as that may cause injury and damage to the VCR.

If 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.

Use only video cassette tapes bearing the logo.

This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 cassette tapes. It is recommended to use T-120 VHS video cassette tapes for optimal performance.

Handling Cassette Tapes

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.

Never touch the tape with your fingers.

Protect 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 flat- head 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.

Erasure-prevention tab

To prevent accidental erasure, remove the tab after recording.

To record again, cover the hole with vinyl tape.

Loading

Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot. Gently push the center of the cassette until it is loaded automatically.

Unloading

In STOP mode, press the EJECT button. The cassette is automatically ejected.

While the security lock is engaged, all commands are disabled.

The security lock should not be engaged while a menu is displayed.

If “TIMING” is set to FRAME (see step 6), “FRAME” will be indicated instead of “FIELD”.

The security lock function is designed to prevent accidental stopping of recording if the STOP button is pressed inadvertently.

1Set the SET LOCK switch to “ON” position.

is displayed on the display panel.

2To cancel the security lock, set the SET LOCK switch to “OFF” position.

will be erased from the display panel.

Setting the SW Out Terminal Output

Synchronization pulses for multiplexers can be obtained from the SW OUT terminal.

1Press the MENU button, to display the initial MENU.

2Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow mark ( ) to SW OUT Terminal Set.

3Press the SHIFT button to display the SW OUT TERMINAL SET menu.

4Press the SHIFT button to set “FIELD” (or “FRAME”).

With each press of the SHIFT button, the setting will change as indicated below.

5Press the SHIFT button, to select Timing.

6Press the SHIFT button to set the “TIMING”.

FIELD . . .1 pulse is output after each set number of fields.

FRAME . .1 pulse is output after each set number of frames.

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960-Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder

960-Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder

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