Philips TL960A5T operating instructions Safety tips, Contents

Congratulations on your purchase. You are now the owner of a Time Lapse Recorder (TLR), one of the most advanced and simple-to-use VHS standard video record- ers on the market.

We’re sure you can hardly wait to use it. However, it’s worth taking a moment to read through the operating manual. That way you’ll find out how to use it properly. Whatever button you press, you won’t damage your video recorder, so you can quite safely practice operating it. Please also read the chapter on safety.

Safety tips

•Dangerous high voltage inside video recorder. Do not open the set. The appliance does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. When the appliance is connected to the mains there are some components that are constantly operational. You can only switch it off completely by unplugging it from the mains.

•Note that this video recorder is designed for a power supply of 110-120V/60Hz.

•Ensure that air can flow freely through the ventilation openings on the appliance. Do not place the appliance on soft surfaces.

•Do not place the appliance near a heat source (e.g.: radiator).

•Ensure that no objects or liquids are allowed to penetrate the appliance. If liquid is spilt on it, unplug it immediately from the mains and call the customer service department.

Contents Page

1.SUMMARY OF BUTTONS, CONTROLS AND SOCKETS . 6

The front of the appliance	6
The rear of the appliance	6

2.INSTALLATION. HOW TO INSTALL YOUR VIDEO

RECORDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the television/monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting to an input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connections on the control socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 On-Screen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting the time/date on the video recorder . . . . . . . . . . 8 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3. PLAYING A PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Fast forward and rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The time-lapse/picture search function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Still picture/slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tape position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rectifying picture disturbances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4. RECORDING DIRECTLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Erase protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Alarm settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Alarm chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5. PROGRAMMING RECORDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

TIMER settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Interrupting a TIMER recording and standby mode . . . 13 Checking or changing a TIMER block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6. SPECIAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting two recorders in series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Record Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 The lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

7. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

8. SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Recommended servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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