Philips LTC 3924, LTC 3962

PHILIPS LTC3924/62 (E) QR34071

TAPE RECYCLE

The “RECYCLE FUNCTIONS” in the ALARM display

determine the mode after recording at the end of

tape.

When the “REWIND, STOP IF ALARM” is selected:

— If no alarm has been received during the re-

corded period, the VCR automatically rewinds to

the beginning of tape and continues recording.

— If an alarm has been received via the ALARM IN

terminal during the recording period, the VCR

automatically rewinds to the beginning of tape

and then enters the STOP mode.

When “REWIND, STOP” is selected:

— When the tape reaches the end during recording,

the VCR automatically rewinds to the beginning

of tape and enters the STOP mode.

When “REWIND, RE-REC” is selected:

— When the tape reaches the end during recording,

the VCR automatically rewinds to the beginning

of tape and continues recording.

Note: When “REWIND, STOP” or “REWIND,

RE-REC” is selected, the VCR operates whether an

alarm has occurred or not.

Recycle

REWIND, STOP

IF ALARM

YES Rewinds tape, then stops. Will not respond to alarm input.

Rewinds tape then continues to record.

Rewinds tape, then stops. Will not respond to alarm input.

Rewinds tape then continues to record.

YES

REWIND, STOP

REWIND,

RE-REC

Alarms Present on

Recorded Tape Results

ALARM RECORDING

This VCR can automatically record at one of three

speeds 08, 24 or 40 when an alarm command is

given.

To program the ALARM function refer to page 19.

The remote/contact switch must be connected to the

VCR. See page 10.

To operate the ALARM recording in the stop mode;

follow the TAPE RECORDING procedure, step 1,

then select “YES” of the ALARM READY menu in

the ALARM display.

MASTER SYSTEM RESET

Press the two reset buttons simultaneously to pro-

vide a MASTER SYSTEM RESET. Use to reset

abnormal displays and operations. The program-

mable features must be re-programmed.

PLAYBACK

1. Rewind the tape to the desired beginning point.

(Press the REWIND button, and observe the digi-

tal counter until the desired number appears.)

Press the stop button.

2. Press the REC/PLAY HOURS button until the

desired tape speed is observed on the tape speed

indicator.

3. Press the PLAY button to initiate forward play-

back.

To select reverse playback; press the PLAY but-

ton and then press the REVERSE PLAY button.

Forward playback resumes when the PLAY but-

ton is pressed.

Notes:

• When the REVERSE PLAY button is pressed in

the forward playback mode to set the VCR to

the reverse playback mode, the first several

frame images may be distorted.

• The VCR will automatically enter the STOP

mode if the reverse play is continued for

approx. 1 minute.

4. Press the STOP button to stop playback.

Notes:

— The tape speed mode can be changed during

playback.

— When a picture recorded in the 08 mode is

played back in the A24 or A40 mode, it includes

noise. It is recommended that you play back pic-

tures recorded in the 08 mode at modes 08 or 40.

— When the tape reaches the end, the unit auto-

matically rewinds to the beginning of the tape

and then goes to the STOP mode.

— If the monitor display exhibits distortion in the

upper part of the picture, adjust the horizontal

hold control on the monitor.

— Adjust the SLOW TRACKING control to minimize

noise when playing back at slow speed (40 hour

or FIELD ADVANCE/REVERSE).

SHARPNESS CONTROL

When the SHARPNESS CONTROL button is pressed

during playback, then within 5 seconds press the

SOFT or HARD button to change picture quality to

soft or hard by 5 steps.

LCD display:

SOFT SOFT HARD HARD